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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-09-17
STATE PLAT.
EORM.lS75.

We, the representatives of the Republican party
f the State of Iowa, in convention assembled, do
dept the following platform of principles;
:. ssolred, 1. That we declare it a cardinal prin-
iple Of Republican faith that the Republic is a
alton. one and indivisible. within which the con-
,itutional rights of the States and of the people
local self government must be faithfully main
aimed.
r. That we favor the early attainment Of cur
ency convertible with coin, and therefore advo-
ate the gradual resumption of specie payments
y continuous and steady steps in that direction.
5. That we are in favor of tariff for revenue.
o adjusted as to encourage home industry.
4. That the earnest effort of the government to
ollect the revenue and prevent and punish frauds
us our unqualified approval.
5. That we are opposed to further grants OF
ands to railways or other corporations, and We de-
,and reservation of the public domain for set
cement under the homestead laws and for other
n fde settlers.
.. That we demand such a revision of the pat
at laws as will relieve industry from the oppres-
ion monopolies in their administration.
<. That we cordially approve tine policy of the
vsent administration in the settlement OF diff
1lties between ourselves and other nations by ar
itration instead of appealing to arms.
s. That the Republican party Of Iowa is OppOs-
i 10 & :h.t term Iii Inc iiesidency.
o. That we demand that all railway and other
corporations shall be held in fair and just subjec
ion to the law making power.
TO- That we stand by free education our pub
c school system, the taxation OF all for its sup
,hlic schools.
II That our National and State administration
: nublic affairs has our hearty approval.
Il That we cordially invite all who are oppos-
Il TO the restoration Of the Democratic party to
over. to forget all past political differences and
9ite with the Republican party in maintaining
ne rnuse of true REFORM
"A That the persistent and tyrannical efforts
he enemies of the Union. by murder and in
d. midaton Of the newly cnfranehised citizens. and
he ostracisms and prescriptions of the white Re
ubicans Of The South for the purpose of render
and void the Constitutional Amendments,
the condemnation of every honest man.
nat we heartily endorse the action of President
rant in enforcing the laws when called upon to
so by the proper authorities of the State.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-09-17

The Democratic papers have been
making or attempting to make capt
tai out OF Il pretended report of the
remarks OF GOV. lakewood before
the Grand Lodge Of Good Templars,
at West Liberty, two weeks since,
and the reported way III which they
were received by members Of that
body. The report came through Il
correspondent Of the Dubuque Her.
aid, which, Of itself, is sufficient to
throw diScredit upon its truth, even
If it did not contain internal evidence
that it is fraud But here comes
the Oskaloosa Xeraid showing it up
i'll its true light. Speaking of the
correspondence of the Dubuque Her.
aid, it says:
The correspondence is tissue of false
hoods. 1t is true Gov. kirkwood hap
pened to be there and the Hon. Hiram
Price had addressed the temperance PEG
pie assembled, when Gov. kirkwood was
called out. We happened to k,oto that
his remarks were well received, and that
no such determination was expressed or
entertained TO not support Gov. kirkwood,
as the UeratTs correspondent relates. -
The character of the speech reported by
this correspondent, is coming from Gov.
Kirkwood, carries upon the very face of
it falsity to every person who has ever
heard him speak. There is the most
shameless system of lying carried on
through leading Democratic papers in re-
gard to Gov. Kirkwood, that we have
ever Witnessed.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-09-17
The Mileage Grabber That Won't
"Staud Up"

1t is now over four weeks ago that
the following mock heroic adjuration
appeared in our contemporary the
Conservative:
Mr. LETTER, stand up You are accus-
ed by the Republican papers of taking
more mileage, when Representative in
Congress, than you were entitled to- An
explanation is in order. Did you, or did
you not? We, for one, would like to
know"
AS is well known, Mr.. Letter has
persistently refused to "stand up."-
He is weak in the knees on the mile
age question, and it is evident, radi-
cally differs with our neighbor about
an explanation being Gin order" The
Conservative, with tender considera-
ton for his weakness, did not repeat
its melo dramatic demand to "stand
up" but has been housing around
to find in other quarters something
that might answer as an excuse for
Letters mileage grab. At the OPP
perfume moment that other Demo
cratic fossil Charles Mason, of Bur
lington-who possibly finds it neces-
sary to reinforce his own mileage
rccord-rises up with the looked-for
explanation. 1t Is thus stated by the
Conservative:
in the days when Mr.. Letter was in
Congress, the regular route of travel to
Washington was by the Mississippi to
Cairo, thence up the Ohio to Pittsburg
making tritle over 800 miles So says
the Hon. Charles Mason, and that accounts
for Letters milage"
1t is L little singular that Letter
himself has not thought of the above
easy explanation ofhls steal. He ap-
pears to realize that taking mileage
for 1900 miles when the usual road
to Washington only embraced 81
miles ,cus Il steal, and he wisely re-
fuses to try to excuse it. He is well
aware that while he was at liberty to
travel to and from Washington by
way of the Gulf or Liverpool, he was
only legally entitled to draw mileage
for the nearest route of travel to the
seat OF government.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-09-17

Now, how about Kirkwoods mileage?
At the present time we have railroads
direct 10 the seat of government By
these Mr.. KirkwOod travelled when Sen
ator. The BULLETIN informs us that the
distance is S71 miles, but we presume it is
a trifle more. But suppose, as our cotem-
porary asserts, it is 81 miles, (the rate, we
believe, was 90 cents mile) how does ii
figure that Kirkwood could legitlmately
receive $2,4S9O0 for mileage for two
sessions - four trips? As some people
figure, 1t would amount to 1896 6S. viii
the salary grabbcrs organ pull its piinci-
The above is Il cunning attempt
having its paternity in a Democratic
organ of the ccsspool order in Fayettc
county-to break the force of Letters
mileage record, by insinuating that
Gov. Kirkwood is on the same boat.
The reader will readily see by exam
ination of the language used, that,
while the statement that Gov. Kirk
wood drew S2,44S mileage for two
sessions is suggested, it is nowhere
directly and openly charged. The
reason for this is, because it is mis-
cradle falsehood and well known to
be such.by the Fayette county slang
whanger and his Indepen fence echo.
One of them insinuatingly asks: "by
what route, and what distance must
he Kirkwood have travelled to en-
title him to draw s2,44S.75 mileagc?"
and the other sncakingly follows in
the same str,in; show does it figure
that Kirkwood could legitimately re-
ceive $2,44s.Oo for mileage;" but
with all their well known check
neither dared to say that Kirkwood
did receive the sum named or, any
thing like it, for mileage. Take an
other pull at Daddy LETTER, Mr. Go"-
SerUutiCe.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-09-17


THE Grand Lodge of Good Tenn
.ers of Iowa, at It's recent session at
Vest Liberty, refused by a decided
aiority to give countenance to Il
,ird or Prohibitory party movement.
fter the close of the Grand Lodge
,ssion, however, a couple Of dozen
: impracticables, the majority of
nom are said to have been Of Dem
ratio proclivities, got together and
ent through the farce of nominal
z Rev. John Hogarth Lozier, OF
ort Dodge, as Prohibition candidate
r. Governor. The Fort Dodge Mes
tager says that Mr.. Lozier has sig
fed to the "Committcc" appointed
notify HIM of his ''nomination,"
$ acceptance Of the same, ''but that
3 will not go into the canvass ac-
telv." The Messenger has this to
V of the "Conventlon:"
TheIe were about two dozen persons at
@ convention two dozen individuals
1t of the great temperance host of Iowa
and only two dozen of the large number
attendance at the Grand Lodge who
,lld be found to ''enthuse" in such Il
ovement: The object as it was discus
I'd and understood there was to put some
ody's name at the head of the ticket
HON these twenty-four men, who would
OF vote for Kirkwood, could vote for
nd it they are satisfied we don't see
'hy the rest of the State should not be
,tisficd also The name Rev John
IocartE Lozier," will fill up all the va
ant space at the head of the ticket, mar
in and i'll, and it won't fill it so bad eth
r. A man would be very mean to refuse
o small favor for the qualification OF
wenty-four men, and Mr.. Lozier is none
that kind of person. So on with your
recession, the elephant is ready
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-09-17

The Iowa City Press, Democratic,
lys that 'there is a kindly feeling
Dward Gov. Kirkwood in Iowa City,
rot may find expression in person
vote for him." Which simply
leans that the neighbors OF Gov.
.lrl<wood at his home, who know
i'm best, will testify to their appre-
alton of his integrity and purity OF
laracter by voting for him irrespec-
We of party. Will the Conserra-
.ce, that has been snarling and snap
ing at his heels, as Il man fit for the
enitentiary, please put that in its
ipe and smoke it?
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-09-17

CARL ScHURz has just returned
rom Europe, and announces his in
ention to enter actively into the Ohio
ampaign on the side of the Republi-
ans. He will make six speeches in
he State, and by his powerful efforts
ill no doubt contribute largely to
he already-assured success of honest
principles in that State.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-09-17

The Milwaukee Sentinel shrcwdly
remarks: "Gov. Tilden might sue
ceed either as a Democratic politician
or us Il reformer, but it is not in the
nature of things that he should sue
coed rs both" That is Il precise
statement OF the quandary in which
Gov. Tilden is now placed. If he
continues his career us il Reiormer as
vigorous as he has begun it, he will
have some little difficulty in securing
even his own State delegation in the
National Democratic Convention.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-09-17
ORIGINAL. NOTICE.

To Elizabeth Rust, Mary Ann Rust, Edward Rust
Franklin Rust, Elizabeth Gcnicr and Martin
Rust:
" OU are hereby notified that there is now on file
i in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court
in and for buchanan county, Iowa. the petition of
Franklin Rust, as Administrator of the estate OF
Joseph Rust, deceased, asking the to author
ize him to sell the following land, viz All of the
southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Sec
Is, township 80 range TO- Buchanan county, Iowa
except about six and one half lying north of
the road, and decided by Joseph Rust to Samuel
Freed. recorded in book "a, page 400, Buchanan
county records.
Now, unless you appear thereto and defend on
or before noon Of the second day Of the next term
Of said court commencing at Independence Iowa,
the first Monday in November, 1873 and show
cause why the prayer of said petitioner shall not
be granted an order or decree will be made as
prayed for.
W. G. & j. b. DOMAIN
avs Att'ys for Petitioner.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-09-17
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

STATE OF IOWA, H.
Buchanan County,
In THE MATTER OF THE In Circuit Court
ESTATE OF November Term
THOMAS }. Adds DECEASED, 1873.
To Matteny NJ Adds, Sally Adds. Jacob Il. Ad
dis, Priscilla Adds, Sarah T. Adds, Anna +.
Fisher, Thomas Fisher, Emma NJ. Kline, William
Kline Catherine Stroman l.. $. Stroman, Louisa
La Poiante. Frank La Poiante, Sophia Redheld
G. Z. Rediield. James B. Fisher Mary b. Adds
Lulu Adds and Mabel Adds, heirs ut law OF
Thomas j. Adds, deceased:
" OF are hereby notified that there is now on file
i IN the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court
of Buchanan county, Iowa. the petition of NJ. W
Harmon, Administrator of SAID estate and plantift
herein. asking said Court IL order the sale of the
following described real estate. to wit:
Lot six 90 i'll block thirteen OBJ in Chatham
lots one and two Il and y in block eleven 11)
and the east half of lot eight tS) in block fifteen
90 in Fairbank. all in Buchanan county, Iowa
to pay the claims filed against said estate.
You are also notified that unless you appear
thereto and defend, before noon Of the second day
of the ovember term. 1875 OF said Circuit Court
OF Buchanan county, to be held at Independence
in said county, on the LIST dav of November, 1878
a default will be entered against you, and a sale OF
said property ordered as asked.
Avs LAKE & HARMON, Attys for Admr.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-09-17

TIE Washington lhronicie says
hat Sunset Cox is ia Il r0sente hue OF
lind, having seen enough members
+ the next Congress to make him
onfdent Of the Speakership. And
this every Democratic editor IN
.owa who lashes himself into indig-
alton over Kirkwood's pay, will
realty rejoice, although Cox took
ay precisely as Kirkwood did, and
,ok more OF it. Oh, consistency
)ubugue Times.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-09-17

ATTORNEY GENERAL Curtis has de-
ided that the publication of redemp-
ion notices by purchasers Of lands
old for taxes, is not necessary this
ear, and only applies to sales made
ince the taking effect Of the Code of
Is73. A different interpret has
'btained, and according to this opin-
IN, large amount of unnecessary
dyertising has been done in the
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-09-17
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

A depressed, irritable state OF mind,
. weak, nervous, exhausted feelings
NO energy or animationI confused
head, weak memory, often with de-
bilitating. involuntary discharges. The
consequence Of excuses, mental overwork
indiscretions. This NERVOUS DEBILITY
nnds . sovereign cure in HUMPHREYS
It tones up the system. arrests discharges, dspels
the mental gloom and dependency, and rejuvc-
mates the entire system. II 10 perfectly harm
les and always efficient. Price Is, for . package
OF I've boxes and largo q vial Of powder, which
il important In DID, serious cases; or 81 per single
box Sold By ALL Druggists. or sent by mail
on receipt Of price. Address HUMPHREYS
SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE CO.,
No. ~ BROADWAY, N. Y.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-09-17

months, $4,000
Report accepted and placed on file.
The Auditor presented his report of
Warrants issued during recess; also report
of Permanent School Fund Loans. On
motion, referred to the Chairman for cx-
animation.
The following bridge petitions were pre-
sentcd: NJ Trebon, of Fairbank, Morris
Todd of Como, and J. p. Sherman, of
Westburg township, and on motion, re-
ferred to Bridge Committee.
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolred, That by the authority given us
by the laws of the State of Iowa, the fol
lowing question be submitted to the legal
voters of Buchanan county, Iowa, at the
next general election, to be held on the
second Tuesday of October, 1875, to wit;
Shall stock be restrained from running
at larges
Those voting in favor of the act shall
have printed or written on their ballots
the words, Shall stock be restrained from
running at larger Yes. Those voting
against the act shall have printed or writ
ten on their ballots the words, Shall stock
be restrained from running at large?-No
Adjourned until o'clock, P. NJ
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Board met pursuant.to adjournment.
Roll called. Members all present, eX-
cept Philip Reiterman,
The petition of Close 4 Tyson for
abatement of taxes of the year 1874
abatement on valuation of 81 100 on ac
count of loss by fire, was presented, and
on motion, the prayer of the petitioner was
granted.
Ordered that the tax levy of Buchanan
county for the year 1875 be as follows, to
wit
State Fund two mills on the dollar.
County Fund four mills on the dollar.
School Fund one mill on the dollar.
Bridge Fund two mills on the dollar.
Poor Fund one half mill on the dollar.
Bond Fund one-half mill on the dollar.
Insane Fund one-quarter mill on the dol
lar.
Corporation Fund, city of Independence,
as per certified report of G. B. Smeallie,
City Clerk, to wit:
Sinking Fund two mills on the dollar.
City Fund two mills on the dollar
Library Fund one mill on the dollar
Street Fund one mill on the dollar
Cemetery tax. Fremont Twp, $.O10007.
For the support of schools in the sever
al district townships and independent dis
tricts be decided as follows:
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-09-17

DISTRICT OF IOWA. SIS:
'I'lIE undersigned hereby gives notice OF his ap
i pointment as Assignee of the estate of Pardon
A. Older, of independence in the county of Blu
chanan Iowa. who has been adjIdged Bankrup
upon his own petition by the District Court of th,
United States for said District
NJ. W. HARMON, Assignee.
Independence. Ia, Sept. 10. 1879. :,wS
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-09-17
Proposals for Building SchOOi-hOuSe.

" Office is hereby given that proposals for the
y erection of school house in Independent
District No. One. in township of Homer, i'll county
of Buchanan, will be received by the undersigned
NJ the store of G. b. Richards \ Co, in Rowley.
where plan and specifications may be seen until
O'Clock, A NJ. aturday, ept 18th. 1875 at whic h
time the contract will be awarded to the lowest re-
sponsible bidder 8. b. RICHARDS,
4wt &c. Board Dir ecors
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-09-17
Prooeedings Of tho Board OF Super
visors OF Buchanan County. Iowa,
at their September Term, 1875,

The Board of Supervisors of Buchanan
County, Iowa, met in regular session at
the Court House in Independence, Sept.
9th, 1875, at II o'clock, A. M.
Roll called. Members present were II.
Bryant, William Bunce, A. G. Blakely, +.
J. Wigg, Sam Miller and j. D. Russell
Absent, Philip Reiterman.
The Auditor reported an abatement of
nineteen thousand dollars ($19, 0OW on the
personal property valuation of the city of
Independence, on an appeal taken from
the Board of Equalization of said city to
the Circuit Court of the county, as shown
by the certificate of Clerk of Court.
The report Of D. l.. Smith, Clerk of
Court was presented, showing fees receiv-
ed since his last report to be:
From District Court . 1926 GO
From Circuit Court .. 465 90
Fees received and paid to County Treas
urer:
Jury ices. $500. ........... $4O ~
Marriage licenses. ..... 30 90
Probate fees -. :. -. >. 10 90
Report accepted and placed on file.
The Auditor reported receiving fees for
the months of June, July and August, to
wit:
Transfers ...... $50 rs
Redemption ............... 81 %
Stray IS
Bond so
Non redemption. so
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-09-17

The returns of the census Of Iowa,
,ken last spring, are now all in and
ave been counted. The total popu-
ltion of the State is ,352,531, gain
\ two wears of lOl,l9S.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-09-17

SuEEEpTA EpGECoMB. PIT. In the Circui
Court of Buchan
an Co. Iowa. No
yemher Term, A
CHARLES Ii. EDGECoMBE. neft ID. 1879.
10 sill DtieR6dd.
v OF are hereby notified that there is now ON file
L in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court
of BuchananCounty. Iowa the petition of Surrepta
Edsecomb. the plaintiff aforesaid, claiming of you
Il divorce, on the ground of wlfully deserving her
and absenting yourself without u reasonable cause
for the space of two years.
You also notified that unless you appear
thereto and defend before noon of the second day
OF the 4,ovember term Of said Circuit Court of
Buchanan county, to be held at Independence. in
said county, on the LIST day of November, A. d.
1879, default will be entered against you and
Judgment rendered thereon.
AVID ID. W. BRCtkART. ATTY for PHI
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-09-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
AUCTION SALE.

THE undersigned will sell at Public Sale on the
| premises, ON Saturday. October 18th at 2
O'Clock. p NJ :. his home, SO rods north of the | .
G. Depot. consisting of four acre block of land
with good dwelling. small barn, fruit trees, we'll
cistern, shrnbbery, &c. thereon.
TERMS $500 cash. balance in two equal install
ments in one and two years. with 10 per cent in
tcrcst. iwS N. N sykes
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-09-17
REPUBLICAN MEETINGS.

HEADQUARTERS REPUBLICAN STATE
CENTRALiCcMMITTEE.
Oskaloosa, Iowa. 1875
The State Central Committee is authorized to
nounce Republican meetings as follows:
HON. SAMUEL J. KIRKWOOD,
aDubl;can candida for Governor will add res az
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-09-17

Where the hour is not stated, the local commit
res will choose the time best suited to their re
-.ctive localities, being careful to appoint an
~. that will permit the speaker to reach his next
)pointment on time. Also please notify The
'aaker of the hour you have chosen.
HENRY C. LEIGHTON.
Chairman State Central Com.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-09-17
Notice Of Proving Will.

ESTATE OF ELI FLICKINGEI Deceased.
STATE OF IOWA,
Buchanan county.
To oN ch0m Il mar cOncern:
YOU are hereby notified that an instrument in
writing purportlng to he the last will and ties
lament of Eli Flickinger. deceased late of Blu
chanan county, State OF Iowa. was opened and
read in open court. ON the 3nth day of August
1873. and the LIST day of November. 1879, was fixed
by the court for proving and admitting the same
TO probate.
Witness my hand and the seal of the
fist Circuit Court in and for said county. this
:sOth day of August A. ID. 1879.
3W6 d. l.. SMITH Clerk Circuit Court.