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The Republican journal., 1874-03-19

Last summer the engine run by William
Baird, OF the lightning express on the
hudson River Railroad, struck drunken
man who was sitting on the trestle-bridge
at Plum Point, and killed him instantly.
AT the inquest, the day after, the engineer
told the writer that exactly year before
on that very day he had ''struck his first
man" somewhere Just above Yonkers.
Said he: 81 was running the Lightning
then, and was making lively time past
Yonkcrs, when | saw a young fellow with
4 cane in his hand walking on the down
track. Just as | got within hundred fee.
Of him, he deliberately walked owe to my
track. | whistled and ,ierked back my
lever. The light was full in his face, and
when he heard my whistle | saw an ex-
preston of horror on his face, for he was
blind and thought I was coming OF the
down track. He jumped, but it was too
late; and saw him throw up his hands
even heard him shriek-as the pilot
struck him ! sat up that night and thought
about that poor fellow-no use trying to
sleep with that on my mind. The next
day | saw HIM laid out in the depot, all
torn and mangled, but his face wasn't
touched at all, and after took one look at
him | saw that face night and day for six
months every minute was on my engine
shut my eyes when | passed the place
where struck him. | managed to get an
other engine; did everything. but all the
time, especially at night. in the olare of
my headlight saw the pale. thin. Blind
face, ! saw the hands thrown mn and 7
heard the poor fellow scream whom tbn
pilot seemed to strike him.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27
For the Bulletin.
Uncle Joe Joins tho Grange.

Concluded to quit book -peddling and
turn farmer and get rich by joining the
Grange, so bought blind mule to match
my one-eyed one, borrowed Il pillow, rent
ed two-acre farm and knocked at the
door of the Grange for admttance as Il
farmer. | was admitted and informed
that among Patrons no cheating was ever,
under any circumstances, known or III
lowed Armed with and guided by thi.
know ledge, I started out next morning in
pursuit of a COW. | called on our Worthy
Chaplain. IL am looking for Il COW, y
said | "Wall, now, Brother Joe, you
have come to just the right place the first
time | have a COW to sell" as she
gentle?" "Gentle, you say? Now, Broth
er Joe, | don't ask you to take my word
but you go and ask our Worthy Brother
Lecturer about her; l bought her of him. >
So to the Worther Lecturer l went
''What kind of Il COW is that one you sold
Brother Worthy Chaplain" Brother
Joe, have owned many a COW but that
one is the gentlest one ever did own. >
l bought the COW, took her home, and
when l got there, Rody Mariah chats my
wife, whispered to me, II have company,
and no cream for the tea; take Il tin cup
and get little milk" took the cup and
started for the COW, Singing "Oh, I'm a
happy Granger,'0 reached the COW and
began $50, bossy) to $50, bossy, SOY milk.
Just then | remembered hearing that the
stars in the big dippcr were to be seen; so
| laid down on my back to look at the
stars. saw no big dipper, but did get
a glimpse of the tin cup, as it went shis-
tering over the fence. | raised myself on
to my elbow, and SEW that awful, that re-
markablc, (blast her old hide, my Shout
der aches now where she hit mel gentle,
Granger cow looking at me rs demure as
Il sucking dove. TO our Worthy Chap
lain ! went, full of mad. S'That is an
awful COW to kick" oval, now, Broth
er Joe, Brother Lecturer always said that
COW was gentle, and dlaoays thought he
lied.' ] left him satisfied, and now
know of COW for sale Moral: We had
no milk III our tea that evening. Moral
I'd: 1t is possible, barely possible that
there is little of the love of money and
human nature combined left in the Grange
after all Moral ;}rd: am afraid folks
are folks in or out of the Grange.
UNCLE JOE.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27

WE notice that it is the practice of soci-
cites, and other institutions of various
sorts, in Dubuque, that are wont to ask
and receive gratuitous advertising from
the papers, to publicly thank the journals
for the courtesies thus extended, or in
some other way show their appreciation
of the favor. This practice cannot be too
strongly deprecated. 1t tends to induce
the printer to put on airs and imagine that
he is an important and useful member of
the community. Too much care cannot
be exercised in making him know his
place, which is that of everybody's drudge.
No hesitation should be felt in asking him
to open his columns without stint, to the
furtherance of any object you have in
view, but to acknowledge that you recog-
nize his aid as valuable, or in any way
worthy of consideration, is most democrat
izing for the reasons above stated. If he
should SO far outrage the prophecies as to
suggest, in a hesitating manner, that in
consideration Of half column or more of
editorial advertising of some entertain
ment, designed to put money in the treas
ury of some institutionor society, he is emit
tied to a free ticket, crush him ct once with
the whitening reminder that you take his
paper and pay for it at the regular rate
If that does not remand him to his place
with the blush Of shame upon his cheek,
then he is indeed incorrigible..
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27
HERRICK q HENsIIAw have laid on our
table u COPY Of the Elgin Almanac, fop
full of fun and comical pictures.

THE GAS WORKs.-It cannot be said
that the gas company lack, energy and
perseverance in the prosecution of their
enterprise Notwithstanding the severe
cold weather Of the past week, and the
fact that the ground is frozen to the depth
of six inches, the excavating for the mains
has steadily progressed with large force
of hands, The laying of the mains COM
menccd yesterday and viii be finished this
week as far as the excavation has been
completed. The contract for building the
works on the river at the foot of Mott ST.,
has been let to E. linn, who has already
broken ground for the building, and will
push it with his usual energy. Meanwhile
the piping of the stores and offices in the
business portion of the city is progressing
rapidly. Our citizens who at first were
disposed to look somewhat suspiciously
upon the project, arc now convinced that
it is in the hands of honorable men, with
TIE ability and disposition to do all they
promise, and are giving it all the encour-
agement in their power The business
houses, with very few exceptions. are
making preparations to use the new
light.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27
FROM 4UASQUETON.
QuAsQuEToN, Nov. 81, 1874

QUAsQuEToN, NOV. p, 1871.
MIR. EDITOR:-Please grant space in
your valuable paper for a few items from
this localit, On Friday evening last,
some of our literary people gave dIamat-
ic entertainment at the NJ. E. Church.
The drama was of decidedly moral char
acter, and was entitled Among the Break
ers." 1t was well received all going away
feeling that they had been well repaid for
their attendance We venture to hope that
this may not be the last of these interesting
entertainments with which our people may
be favored.
You ask who is Mr.. Whitcomb, the Blu
chanan county youth who fell among
sharpers in Chicago. He is one of the re-
nowned "Glce Brothers" who made a
memorable musical tour through the State,
last winter His father, believing that
Willie possessed extraordinary musical
talent, determined $50 we are informeO to
send him to mus cal school in Boston
Willie and his father started, about Octo-
Der 1st, for Boston, and that is the last we
heard of him until the account of Willie's
misadventure, in the Inter- Ocean. We
have thus heard from Willie Whitcomb,
which, by the by, is not his name. Now,
in view Of his mishap, it will not be i'm
pertinent to ask, where is, or was, his
watchful parent. MOL
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27

TERRIBLE ACCIDENT TO Mr.. WEART.-
Our fellow citizen, J. NJ. Weart, Esq,
when out cunning yesterday few miles
south of town, met with an accident that
will undoubtedly result in naming him
for life. Having loaded one barrel Of his
gun, muzzle-loader, he proceeded to load
the other, when by some means the first
barrel was discharged, the contents pass
ing through the palm of his right hand
carrying away the third and fourth fingers
and so damaging the others as to make
it very doubtful at this writing, If they
can be saved, The fingers of the left
hand were also slightly wounded. The
loss of right-hand is no slight afiliction,
especially to man whose support is
largely dependent upon the labors of his
pen, and Mr.. Weart will have the sincere
sympathy of his many friends here and
elsewhere
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27
SHEET MUSIC.

We learn that S. NJ Osgood has effected
an arrangement with several of the largest
sheet music publishers in America, to fur
nish to him a large stock Of new music
each month, to be furnished to teachers
throughout theshorthern part of this State
at the same discount as they have been al
lowed at the publishing houses Conse.
quently Mr. Osgood has had very large
and elegant music case built, and will be
in receipt of about seven thousand pieces
this week. We learn that Mr.. Osgood has
effected the same arrangement in regard to
instruction books and singing books and
will furnish to teachers, churches, Sabbath
schools, ETC., at wholesale prices. This
will doubtless be good news to teachers of
music, who have formerly been obliged
to send away for most of the music want
ed, as no dealer in this vicinity has had on
hand stock to select from, which would
warrant the filling of small order,
even, without sending away to Chicago
for it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27
Church and Society Directory

PRESBYTERIAN-W. b. Phelps Pastor. Sab
bath service. 10 80 A. NJ. and 100 Z. N. Sab
bath School, IL O'Clock Prayer meeting We'd
nesday evening at 200,
METHODIST EPISCOPAI-H. S. Church Pastor
Sabbath service, 1920 A. NJ. and 100 T. NJ
Sabbath School. II NJ. Prayer meeting, Wed
nesday evening at { 90
CONGREGATIONAL. " Brintnall Pastor
Sabbath service. 10 80 A. NJ. and 2 30 p. NJ Sab
bath school, II NJ. Prayer meeting, Wednes-
day evening, at 100.
BAPTISTLF. A. Marsh Pastor Sabbath ser
vice 1920 A. NJ and ZOO p NJ. Sabbath school
at 12:00 NJ. Prayer meeting, Wednesday even
ing at roo
ST JAMES PERSONALITIES. b. Kemp, Rector
Regular Sunday service morning and evening
Wednesday evening. Sunday school ilnmedi-
ately after morning service.
GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN-Jo G.. Schaible
Pastor. Services at 10 80 a. NJ. and 700 p. VI.
Sabbath school at 900 p. NJ. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening at 7:30
CATHOLICS. JOHN THE EVANGELIST Pastor
Rev. John l.. Gosker. Services every Sunday
Low Mass at So H. m. High Mass at 1913 Il. N
Sunday school at 300 p. IN. NespCrs at $500
p. II. Evening services occasioully.
l. o. O. F.-INDEPENDENcE LODGE. No. 1i2 |. O.
0. f. meets every Monday Eve. at O'Clock
Members in good standing are cordially invited
to attend.
j. S. BoUcK. Sec'y JoHN GoRxAN \. G.
j. w. JOHNSON Treas. j. j. TRAVIS. V. G
10. o. F.-INDEPENDENcE ENcANpMGNr. No
So. /. O. o. f. meets the second and fourth
Thursday in each month. IRA ALEXANDER G.
p j. W. JOHNSTON. Scribe
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27
Wonderful Success.

Three years ago DR.. Boschce's German
Syrup was introduced i'll the United States
from Germany for the cure of Coughs, Sc
we're Colds settled on the breast Consump-
ton, and other diseases of the Throat and
Lungs o medicine ever had such a sue
cess. 300,Q0Ov sample bottles have been
distributed every year for three years by
Druggists in all parts of the United States,
and nearly 1000 letters from Druggists
are now on our files, saying that no other
preparation in their stores sells as well
and gives such excellent satisfaction. All
we ask is for you to go to your Druggist
c. r. Wallace, at the City Drug Store,
and get a sample bottle for 10 cents and
try it; regular size IS cents. eow1S
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27

TIE CHICAGO TRIBUNE. - The pro-
spectus of this excellent paper will be
found on the second page. The recent
return of Mr.. Medill to the management
of the Tribune restores it to that pres
tigc of political soundncss and stability
that was,.needed tomake it the leading and
favorite paper in the West 1t is now
well nigh perfect in all the essentials of Il
tirst-class newspaper, while as political
journal it occupies the very highest rank
as a candid independent, able, and in
f1uential advocate of Republican prin-
ciples ~
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27

THE DUBUQUE TnlEs.-Our readers are
invited to peruse the prospectus of the
above leading Iowa paper in another
column. The Times is conducted with
good deal of ability and enterprise in all
its departments, and to those who wish to
add to their list of papers live Iowa
daily, we commend the Times as filling
all the conditions.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27

W. P. CRARY, who three or foui years
prominent citizens, but whose physical
and mental powers have during that period
been suffering a gradual decay, was re-
lieved by death on Friday of last week
His body, accompanied by his wife, was
ON Saturday taken to Delavan, Wisconsin,
for burial Mr.. Crary's age was A years.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27

LECTURE. Eccles will deliver a
lecture at Leytze's Hall, on Saturday even
ing, Dec. 5th; subject: 1.-THE Lost Arts"
He will also lecture at the same place on
Sunday morning and evening, Dec. 9Th,
the subject being Evolution; the teaching
of the New Testament. The price of the
lecture on Saturday evening win be 25
cents. Tie others will be free.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27
Stop That Cough !

Many persons hesitate to try remedy
for disease on account of the expense.
connected with the uncertainty of its ben
efitting them; while, at the same time, had
they confidence in that remedy, the ex-
pense would be the least objection. With
this fact in ,yieW,, We make, the following
propositions y Any person suffering with
IL cold cough or sore throat, that will call
at p. Tabor & Sons store and purchase II
bottle of Hale's Cough Cordial, use one
.haf q h;and ifAhey then conclude that
it is doing them no good, they can return
the bottle and receive back their money.
No medicine ever sold in this vicinity,
that produced such ma gical results Don't
fail to try it. Orange Williams, Proprie-
tor, GAINESVILLE, Wis. 1lm6
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27

GEN. KILPATRICK's observation-disclosures
lecture of the Library course, by Gen. Kill
patrick, last evening, at the Baptist church,
was greeted with very large audience,
who testified by repeated applause their
appreciation of the happy hits of the
speaker. Gen. 'Kilpatrick's subject was
platform Speaking" and the purpose of
his lecture, to illustrate and glorify the
American stump. This he did--bcing
himself one of the most successful of
stump ,speakers--in a, way at once char
acteristic and inimitable. The lecture
abounded in suggestions concerning this
popular mode Of moving the people .polit-
ically; but it was the Genera ), illus-I
trations, and well-told anecdotes ansiyFem-
iniscences THAT Brought doyp st}se heuse.
Alliwere pleasedas well i.witli fie }4Saker
as the successful iaaugusAioa IL In lee
ture course. ~
The next speaker in thc, course will be
Bayard Taylor, at the same place, next
Thursday evening.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27

FARM For SALE. Pleasantly situated
on Blue Creek, one mile north of Centre
Point. Consisting of 80 acrcs-45 under
fence, 30 of timber-dwelling house, well,
and outbuildingS. Facilities of timber,
shelter, water, creek and timber range,
proximity to railroad station and "A thriv-
ing town in one of the best counties of
the State, render this desirable location,
and rare opportunity. Will be sold
cheap if soon sold. Apply to
II. c. NEwBoLD,
5-3m Centre Point. Linn Co.. Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27
Middleficld Twp, Butler Ce

THE Center Point Lotus details the OBJ
erations Of a gang of burglars in that town,
two weeks since. They went through the
residence Of John Carr and both the hotels
of the place. The amount of the booty,
which they got off with safely, was $685.
GO, distributed as follows: John Carr,
$4,000; Mr.. Callahan, at the Central
House, stock dealer, $1,000, and Mr.
Mitchell, proprietor of the Montour House,
$15.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27

BowLEY & CIRCUIT are constantly re-
ceiving new goods: They will open, on
Monday, Nov. Sd, large line Of Beavers,
for Cloaks and Overcoats, also beautiful
line of Cloths for Mems and Boys Suits -
These goods are all of late purchase,
and are very cheap. Go and see them
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27

Dry GOODS AND PRINTS, just received,
at Bowley & CIRCUITS. A beautiful line of
the above goods, also Table Linen and
Napkins. A large line of Mems, Ladies
and Children's Underwear, all sizes. You
cannot fail to be suited, and very cheap
Call ut their new store and see them
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27

Losr.-On last Saturday, the 21st inst,
1874, going from Independence to Win
throp, one suit of boys clothing, one
youths vest, and three pairs of suspenders
The finder will be literally rewarded by
returning the same to this Office, or to
1Sw2 E. 0. CRAIG,
Middlefield Twp, Butler Co.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27

THE Oyster Supper by the ladies of the
Presbyterian Church, at Leytzc's Hall, on
Thursday evening. netted over $50 to the
treasury of the society, to be expended in
paying the church debt. Other entertain
ments of like character will follow
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27
Council Proceedings.

Council met in regular session at y
O'Clock P. NJ, Nov 23d, 1874.
Present: Councilmen Ames, Sooner,
Kenyon, linn, Pond, Clarke, Warne, and
Shipley.
The minutes of last meeting were read
and approved.
A communication from the Indepcnd
cnce Steamer Company was received tend
ering the Hook and Ladder trucks to the
city on condition that they be rugged out
with the necessary ladders, hooks and
chains and put in condition for service in
case Of fire, and if they should be sold by
the city, the money to go into the treasury
of the steamer company. The communi-
cation passed on file.
Also communication from l.. l..
Decring, offering to take charge of the
Enginehousc during the winter months;
passed on file
The Saloon Bond of John B. Delaney,
Successor of Thos. Cummings in the
sum of $500 90, with F. p. Delaney and
John Wengcrt as sureties, was received
and approved.
The Committee on Claims reported hay
ing examined the claims of }. G. Lifts and
John Smith, referred to them at the last
meeting, and recommended their payment,
which report was received and its recon-
mendation concurred in.
The Committee on Ways and Means re-
ported having examined the Treasurers
reports for months of September, October
and November, and that the same We're
correct.
The Special Committee, to whom was
referred the matter of gas lamps for the
streets, reported that each lamp will cost
about thrty-four dollars complete and
ready for use. That the consumption of
gas will be about four or five feet per
hour, and the average time of burning
about three hours per night and recon-
mended the Purchase of eight lamps, to
be located as follows: One at each end
of the bridge, one at the corner OF Chat
ham and Mott streets, one at the corner of
Chatham and Main streets, one at the
corner of Main and Walnut streets, one at
the corner of Main and North streets,
near Engine house, one at the corner of
Main and Court streets, and one at the
corner of Walnut and South streets.
On motion to receive and approve the
report the vote was as follows: Ayes:
Ames, Pond, Kenyon, and Warne-4.
Nays: linn, Sooner, Clarke and Shipley
4. Absent: Durham and McGowen.
So the motion to approve was lost.
The following claims were presented
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27

PROF. r. G. ECCLEs will commence a
course Of five lectures, on scientific sub
jects, at Winthrop, on Monday even
ing Our friends in that vicinity will
find them exceedingly interesting and in
structive. sFT A SRw
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27

A. J. BARNHART keeps on hand nice
and will grind and deliver to any part of
the city. Try some, and if it does not
please you, your money will be return
ed w2w17
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27

TUCKER s. BLADE have opened a new
Meat Market, on the west side, under the
Drug Store of A. B, Clarke. They keep
all kinds of cut meats, u full supply of
poultry, etc. Give them call.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27

THE new Vertical Feed Davis Sewing
Machine, ON exhibition at Osgood's Sew
ing Machine Depot, is exciting consid-
cradle interest. 1t is well worth inspec-
fion
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27

GERMAN INsTRUCTIoNs.-Part desir.
ing instructions in the German language,
are referred to the card of Fredtt o in an
other column. a@~
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-11-27

FARMERS! Do not forget that l pay
the highest market price, in cash, for
hides at my store on Chatham street
2w17 A. j. BARNHART.