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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-10-30
Farmers and Merchants.

Whatever we have said heretofore
relative to farmers holding on to the
products of their farm until it would
sell for the cost Of production, vas
never intended to interfere with the
first great duty of all men, to meet
all their contracts and pay all their
matured debts. If farmer has pur-
chased of the merchant on credit,
with promise to pay so soon as the
crop could be marketed, let nothing
induce one of them to forget his
word. A mans honor is worth more
than wheat, hogs, or money. The
merchant has favored the farmer
with the necessaries during the sum-
mer until his capital is nearly all in
vested in such promises, and unless
the farmer promptly meets his con-
tracts the merchants has to renew his
stock on credit, which means thirty
per cent. dearer than for cash. Then
he looses his customers, and if the
farmer continues his custom (which
he is in honor bound to do) he has to
pay higher for goods. Think seri-
ously. 1t is not one. But in many
cases, whole neighborhoo:s have
bought Oh credit, and probably that
same neighborhood have held secret
meetings to devise ways to hold their
produce. But at the same time they
should devise ways to preserve an
untarnished credit. 1t is impossible
for a man to even respect himself if
he for gain forfeits his woDd. So
soon as man, when he goes to town,
avoids his old friend who has favored
him, he knows in his own heart he is
not an honest man. And who is
willing to endure a larcerated con-
science for better price for his hogs.
Pay up, and then be Independent,
and be able to meet and face all men.
This is the time of the year when
we would press home with force the
great necessity of punctuality. Get
out of this dilemma, and then by
economy and close management
avoid all such situations in the future.
So long as you are in debt and the
time has come for payment, the wheat
in your bins, the corn in your fields
and the hogs in your pens are not
yours. They belong to another.
Take them home. Pay your debts.
1t makes no difference if they are
cheap. Honor is worth more than
per cent. All our advice about stand
ing firm with the products of the
farm are only for those who have a
right to do with their own as they
please. Pay first, then it is no ones
business whether you sell now or
next spring.-State Register.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-10-30
Lamp-Lighting Extraordinary

The Manchester papers have the
following
"Some engineers in Baden have
contrived an ingenious piece of me
chanism, which has already been
adopted in some of the public build
ing and streets of Heidelberg. The
object is to provide for the stimuli.
taneous lighting of the gas lights OF
the town. This has been done both
in Paris and with us in the Albert
Hall by the use of an electric wire
but the German engineers have in.
vented method more simple and
durable Their apparatus can be af:
fixed equally to all gas jets, and it is
made to act, not by any special
mechanism, but simply by the in.
creased pressure of the gas which is
always laid on from the gasometer
when the lamps should be lighted.
The one act of turning on the gas at
the main ignitcs it at all the burners
fitted with the new apparatus. In
achieving this result, the designers
did not really obtain any very prac-
teal advantage over the method OF
ignition by electricity. But they
pushed this invention still further,
and having provided that when the
pressure is diminished at the main
the gas can either be totally extin.
guished or let down to thread. 1t
is chiefly in the lighting of the streets
of a town that the invention will be
of practical use. Directly the gas
is turned on the whole city will be
simultaneously Illuminated, and
when in the early morning the pres
sure is reduced, the light may be
totally extinguished or gradually
diminished"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-10-30

as they may have, often refuse, of the
poorest, they give, without regard to
cleanliness or comfort. And thus the
one kind Of pork is made, or rather,
makes itself. A large use of milk or
whey has much the same effect, max
ing soft, flabby pork. A little Of this
may be used as drink, or part drink.
The rest should be mainly grain, and
corn at that, or old corn best. The
other grains may be fed as adjuncts,
giving variety, which, when we'll
timed, will promote appetite. But
experience has long ago demonstrated
that there is nothing SO good as sound
old corn to make solid, sweet pork,
regularly given, never too much at a
feed, if the appetite would be re-
tanned; clean ppns, cosy, well aired
warm in cold weather, cool in hot.
A hog, though he will wallow in the
mire (for the want of something
cleaner to cool him), has yet a sense
of the neat, and will seek, from choice
a clean place. He thrives under good
treatment. Cold hurts him-hc will
make it manifest by unmistakablc
squeals and activity, and an excess of
heat will make him suffer. These are
to be avoided. Filth in pen is
transferred to the table in pork
Utica, ~ Y, Xerald.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-10-30
Save the Leaves.

"Leaves have their time to fall"
but they are only nuisance if left in
the yards and on the sidewalks, but,
when gathered dry and stored in the
barn or shed, they add greatly to the
value of the manurepil in the spring.
A litter of leaves in the horse-stalls is
more desirable than one of straw, for
it can be renewed without the neces-
sity of cleaning out more than twice
or thrice week. Besides, the leaves
absorb the ammonia more rapidly
than straw, and can be more thor
oughly worked over and trodden in
to it; and they also make the manure
of much more value for flower gar
dens, as they are particularly rich in
phosphoric acid, which is, next to
ammonia, the most highly treasured
constituent of plant growth. Apply
a bed of leaves plentifully around the
roots of vines, shrubs, roses and flow
ering trees, and then throw shovel
of manure over them, and next spring
will show how beneficial is their eff
feet. Aside from the practical use
Of leaves, a due regard to appearances
should prompt us to gather them up
from our door-yards and lawns and
put them in some place where they
will not lie around loosely. Dame
Nature ought to have an attic in
which to put away her cast-off cloth
ing, and not let the autumn winds
scatter them broadcast !; but she pre-
fers that we should do her house
cleaning for her, and so we should do
it directly and reap the benefits of
our labor another season. Pile them
in one corner of the yard, if there is
no COW or horse to use them. Cover
them with a layer of earth, and turn
all the house slops on them; and, an
other spring, you will have good
supply of fertilizing material for your
flower garden.-Neso England Far
nleT.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-10-30
GRANGE DIRECTORY.

RRsCKNT GRANGE, No. 1572.-Regular meet
ings en- the last Friday before the full moon Of
each month. Place:-Meets at the residence Of
T. 8. Stone, three miles south Of Jesup, and
nine miles southwest Of Independence.
3. G. MASON, Secretary.
WINTHROP GRANGE, No. 611.-Heets At Win
throp on Friday on or before the full moon Of
each month.
s. G. PIERCE, Master. 3. w. RICH, Sec
WEST BUFFALO GRANGE, No. 1216-Meets
Tuesday, ON or before full moon.
J. d. RUSSELL, Master
MIDDLEFIELD GRANGE No. 52S,--Neets on
Wednesday, on or before full moon.
B. DU BO1S, Master Il. j. WIGG, Sec.
SUPERIOR GRANGE, No. 352.-Meets Saturday
on or before full moon, at No. 81 School House
HazletOn twp. g. N. MILLER,
T. MESSENGER, Secretary. Master.
BYRON GRANGE No. 267. Meets at Justus Dur
KEGS, ON Tuesday evening, on or before u new
moon. EDWARD GLEASON, Master.
A. KNOWLES. Sec.
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Aarifultnral Column.

The reading columns on this page will be devot-
ed mainly, to topics pertaining to FARM and
HOUSEHOLD. The farmer readers Of the BULLETIN
are reoueated to write for It,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-13
"EVERETT HOUSE"
Conerof Queen and Burke Streets,
MARTINSBURG. WEST VIRGINIA,
william Rutledge, Proprietor.

TVHIS popular House has been thoroughly reno
waited. and tbe present proprietor who as
sumcd charge % the lst OF April. is now prepared
O. accommodate guests IN the most comfortable
aud satisfactory manner. The house contains -
chambers. all ot which have been handsomely fur
nisiei with new furniture.
TUETABLE viii be wei supplied with the best
the marketalords. prepared los experienced cooks.
rN- Charges Moderate.
TIE BAR win be supplied with a choice varic-
of Pure Wines aud Liquors.
Abundant Stable room. with attentive Ostlers.
Ny oli patrons and The general public are invi-
ted to give me CALI
May 20. 1873.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-13
Plain and Ornamental
PLA STEERING.

TT,HE subscriber takes advantage Of the Pre-. 80
medium by which 20 inform the citizens Of
this and adjoining counties that be is prepared -
undertake the
PLASTERING OF HOUSES,
in any style that may be desired, from Coat 20
three, Hard Finish, White Coat or EesTy Skim
Cornices and Centres rEn, and Ornaments stuck,
ifdesired. None but hrstclass workmon will be
employed on work that may be entrusted 10 me.
CLS7ERNS CEMENTED AND GUARAN-
TEED TO HOLD.
hereby tender my grateful Acknowledgements
for the liberal patronage have received since
commencing business, and hope by strict adhe-
renee TO duty to merit a continuance Of the same.
Ez5- All communications addressed 10 me al
Charlestown, w. Va, will receive prompt atten.
ton {. FRANK GALLAHER.
March 2s 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-13
Boot and Shoe Making.
REPAIRING, &C.

VNHE undersigned has removed his Shop TO the
building on the corner of Main and Samuel
streets-three doors West of the Presbyterian
Church. The character OF the work done by the
subscriber is well known and appreciated by the
citizens Of Charlestown and vicinity. Ii is hardly
necessary to add that he will endeavor TO sustain
bis reputation as a reliable workman, and will ex-
ecute promptly and at reasonable rates all orders
given him-either for New work or Repairing.
JOHN AVIS of VIM.
Nav Is. 49,.
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PEABODY INSURANCE COMPANY.
WhecIinO w. Va.
Sl2o,OOo,
With Privilege Of increasing the same to S5Oe,oOe
DIRECTORS.

DIRECTORS.
VIM. Bailey, A. j. Pannell, A. NJ. Adams. Alon-
20 Loring, Jas. +. Barnes, Jos. II. Woodward,
Dr. VIM. J. Bates, Henry Stamm, Thos. Hughes.
THIS Company having been fully organized, is
now prepared to take risks at fair rates on
Buildings Of all kinds, Merchandise, Manufactu,
ring Establishments, Furniture, Steamboats, and
Cargoes on the Western Rivers and Lakes; also to
issue perpetual policies on Dwellings and Stores.
This Company being composed mostly of our lead
ing business men, recommends itself TO the favor
able consideration of the insurfng public, and 20
licts their patronage.
va Applications for Insurance will be prompt
" attended to at the office of GEO L. CORDELI.,
4 CO., Agents at Charlestown, Jefferson Co. Wv.
n. c. ARTH0R, Secretary,
w. II. AGNEw, Asst Sec'y.
WV. BAILEY, President,
ALoxzo LORINe. Vice President.
November !, lS69-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-13

wotaoss who are eo.es o. move we would
say. SC yoat.vs o. gs; up ana change your
Zeal Indications, Just pot without clean
ir- bcas, ana leave 70, ifp'ssi6le. 10 a nasiier
Condition than wheayou first went In. Throw
an Che o'l broken bones shoes hoop-skir's,
aa5 broken lamp chim1evs inst where they can
ber1bci ia pi'e-bai don't ID any rakisg
Tle incoming family won; know what it is 90
make garden. lf door or gate Is nearly OH
hinges give it O. Kick ana help 60 g.; DO pleases
ttcTuPrl.or to 6S such ta.uss uP about Oh S
dus % The year. T,1 your Oldest hopeful 70
tbr'vUs o'i dead ca, into ,ha well. because
tim.,,.s delicious taste 90 the water aud
you kn9w ,ae doctors CAME always be lille.
Ifyoa have sar.sit Of rusty stovepipe, bro
Ken bottles. ana cabbage ia thecsllar, leave it..
70 shows uci-lbor'y sViyit
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IN CHANCERY

Ertract from Decree Of Ap'a l6, 1874.
1t is adjudeed. ordered and decreed that
this cause be referred 10 Commissioner Of this
Court, with instructions to audit all debts due
by the said h. B. Washington, which are
liens upon bis land, stating their priorties to
inquire into and ascertain what amount if
any. there is due to the legatees aud deyisees
under the will Of John A. Washington de-
ceased, TO ascertain the rental and fee simple
value Of the lands Of r. B. Washington. To
take testimony upon aud inquire into the con-
sideration Of any debt, which may be assailed
by testimony taken before him.
a Copy-Teste
ROBERT BROWN,
Clerk.
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Notice.

Notice is hereby given that ! will proceed
to execute provisions Of foregoing Decree at
my Office in Charlestown, West Virginia, on
Monday the Goth day of June, 1874
CLEON MOORE.
May 10, 1s74-5t. Commissioner.
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NOTICE.

A IL persons receiving freight a, the Charles
Y town Depot, on after November lst, instant,
viii be required to pay freight and charges at the
Station before removal Of goods. This rule Is i'm
perative and will be observed In all cases.
Nov. |. 1873. j. ID. STARRY, Agent
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Commissioners Notice.

Extract from Decree april 22nd, 1874.
at appearing from the report of Commits
sioner Bolts, in the suit of jackson Mcdaniel
against William McPberson's administrator
aud others, dated May 8, 1858; and also from
the report of Commissioner Cooke of May Z,
1858, and May 4, 1861. that there was then
due from the Estate Of William Mcpherson, to
the Estate of Oliver Cromwell tie sum of
S256004 with interest on SI7602l from
October LIST, 1857, it is ordered that these
causes be referred TO Commissioner of this
Court, with instructions to ascertain and re-
port, what portion, if any Of such Indebtedness,
has been since paid by the Estate Of William
Mcpherson deceased, to the Estate Of Oliver
Cromwell deceased And it further appear
ing from said causes, that there vet remains
undistributed, the proceeds of the sale of a
moiety of 1856 Acres Of Land of William Nc
Pherson deceased, made by Faulkner and
Fouke as Special Commissioners OF the Court,
now in the hands Of the Receiver and Of Jo-
seph Nichols administrator Of Susan McPher-
son deceased, it is further ordered that the
said Commissioner ascertain aud report the
amount Of the proceeds Of said sale, now un-
der the control, and subject to the order of the
Cortland also TO whom the said money is
payable"
Copy-Teste
ROBERT I. BROWN, Clerk.
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w -. MASON,
w. .. MASON,
Druggist& Pharmuceatist,
DEALER IN
DRUGS, MEDICINES,
PAINTS, OILS, WINDOW GLASS.
BOOKS, STATIONERY AND
FANCY GOODS.
Main street, Charlestown.

Main Street, Charlestown.
WE desire TO return thanks TO our friends for
w their liberal support for the last year, and
hope by strict attention 10 business, and keep
ing nothing but the pu'csf and freshest goods, to
inertia continuance OF their patronage. Deter
mined to sell Goods at the very Iorest prices, and
warrant them as above.
Feb Z, 1874. W. ;. MASON'
nURE Coal Oil, every barrel tested By our
selves and will test such amount bought in
presence of those buying; also, have W tests Alad-
din OIL warranted $50 degrees fire test perfectly
safe. Buy your oil where you can see il tested.
:. Feb 7lST4 W. s. MASON.
NTARvlN'S Cod Liver Oil, fresh and genuine,
WI for sale by
Feb. Z, 1874. W. 5. MASON.
NTASON'S Cholera Remedy, if taken in time,
ltl will prevent all tendency 10 this disease
Every house should have bottle-a specific in
Diarrhna. Prepared only by
Feb. I, 1874. W. s. MASON.
TUST received,a fresh lot Of London Porter
81 also, Ext. Malt.
Feb. Z, 1874. ". S. MASON.
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Notice.

Notice is hereby given that will proceed
to execute provisions of foregoing Decree at
my Office in Charlestown on Wednesday the
oath day of June, 1874.
CLEON MOORE.
May Is ls74-5t. Commissioner.
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The Late Panic

rs 0yERl And in its trail let Good Prices for
/ Produce. We positively refuse longer 10 take
Panic Excuses In payment Of bills now largely
overdue. They are too thin, and don't meet the
issue. Your accounts are made up and now ready
for settlement, and delay or failure 10 comply
promptly will tend to give you trouble, ss bills
due must be settled at once-ss we have engage
ments to meet. TRUSSELL D. LUCAS.
Anil Il. ls1l.
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COACH MAKING AND REPAIRING
In all its branches, guarantying the best work
manship and satisfactory terms. We intend TO
largely increase the business and make 10 order,
and also 70 keep on hand for sale CARRIAGES,
BUGGIES, ROCKAWAYS and LIGHT WAC
ONS Of the most approved patterns. and Of supe-
rior materials and warrant every article to be as
recommended. We shall have in our employ some
OF the hands who, for twenty years or more, were
employed by Maj. w. J. Hawks and also have the
benefit OF his presence and advice, and il will be
the endeavor Of the firm TO maintain the repu-
tation Of HAWKS COACH FACTORY. Old
Carriages taken in exchange for new work. On
hand, constantly. Second hand work which will
be disposed Of at moderate figures.
In addition TO the above, we purpose giving our
attention 10 a general LIVERY BUSINESS, and
will keep good horses and vehicles Of every de-
seription for the accommodation Of thepublie.
A. STUMP,
A. w. HAWKS.
Augustl9, ls7l-1y.
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McSHERRY HOUSE,
MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA.
Opean Street, No. Is

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA.
VNHE undersigned respectfully announces TO the
public that he has purchased and lifted up in
the most comfortable and convenient manner, the
large brick building formerly occupied by J. j..
W. Baker, on Queen street, and he is now prepar-
ed TO accommodate, IN THE BEST STYLE, the
travelling public, transient and permanent board
ers.
HIS TABLE will always be supplied with the
best the market affords, and meals will be served
at all hours day or night
HIS BAR will be furnished with the BEST and
PUREST LIQUORS that can be obtained. Old
Whistles, Brandies and Wines are specially OF
his House. Choice Segars always on hand.
HIS STABLES will be under the supervision OF
careful ostlers.
HACKS will run daily to the Depot to convey
guests TO and from the House free Of charge.
1t is the purpose Of the proprietor 70 make the
McSherry House
FIRST CLA IS HOTEL,
and nothing shall be left undone for the comfort
OF guests. JAS. II. McSHEkkl,
May "a, 1879 Proprietor.
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Commissioners Notice.

IN the Circuit Court Of Jefferson County, w.
Il Va.
IN TERN APRIL 1G, 1874.
FARMERS BANK OF VIRGINIA, J. NJ.
Goddiu, aud j. s. Morson, Trustees aud
ASSiguees Of said Farmers Bank of Virginia,
aud Hartley Graham, P6S.
against
RICHARD B. WASHINGTON, Thomas Hite
Willis and John \. Washington and others.
DE
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OH. YES! OH, YESi


lust received so Sacks Ground Alum and Fine
81 Salt, which we will EXCHANGE FOR WOOD
or sell for Cash, the Warehouse in Coal and
Wood Yard. WASHINGTON LIPPiTT.
October 4, 1873.
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Notice.

TAVING recently suffered considerably from
fires in my woods, on my lands on the Easf
side of the Shenandoah river, originating from
tresspssses by buntsmen, and having now put
chased Of Mrs, McKevitt her "Rose Hill" and
" Mountain" tracts of land, date Chaplain) the
latter tract stretching from my Sheeler Quar-
nv along the river nearly to Bulls Falls" aud
neen much tre,spassed upon, hereby give public
notice that am determined 10 prosecute all Who
Hereafter offend by sresspsssing on any Of my
bands WIN. LUCAS.
March 0, Is72-tf
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VIRGINIA FRFEEE PRT1ss-7TTIE JOURNAL.
DAVID CocKRrLL. JOSEPH II. CocKRILL
DAVID Ii. COCKRILL & son,
Architects and Builders,
CHARLEsTOWN, JEFFERSON COUNTY, VA.

OUR experience in the business which we adver-
J tise to conduct, and our thorough acquaint-
ance with it in all its branches, enable us TO assure
the public that any work entrusted TO us will be
executed in the most workmanlike manner, and
with the utmost dispatch. Having stood to their
posts in the Confederate army during the four
years struggle which it so manfully encountered,
they have located in their native county, where
their services are offered in building up the waste
places and in carrying tpractica reconstruction
Particular attention given at all times to the
drawing of plans and specifications; and in the
construction of
EOHETRICAL STAIR VA Us,
where calculation is required. they are confident
that they cannot be surpassed by any workmen in
the Valley of Virginia,
re- Being we'll known in the community, they
deem il unnecessary to say more, than that orders
left for them will receive prompt attention.
April 8, lS6S-tf.
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/ NE for Withholding. for safe bv
i.-' n. lea. G. ". T. kEABSLEY.
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OF the undersigned has been removed to the
~ house recently vacated By the Misses Ware,
corner of Main and West streets. where he will
keep in stock CANDIES, CAKES, FRUITS,
NUTS and in fact everything common 10 a Con-
fectonery establishment Also, constantly on
hand FRESH BREAD. He will make 10 order
Cakes of every description, Ice Cream, DC. IL
will be the pleasure Of the subscriber 70 please his
customers, and 10 that end no endeavors will be
RENTED. Respectfully,
April l., 1878. HENRY DUNN.
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REALTHI BEAUTY!

STRONG AND PURE RICH INCREASE OF
FLESH AND WElGuI-cLEAN SKIN AND BEAU
TIFUL COMPLEXION SECURED TO ALL