davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-03-26
Tho Ladies and 1876.
WHAT SHALL THE WOMEN OF IOWA DO
FOR TIE CENTENNIAL?

TO THE WOMEN OF IowA:-With-
out doubt every woman in our State,
who has given any thought to the
matter, desires earnestly that the
Woman's Department at the. Centen-
NAL shall tell the whole truth about
hex work and growth during the
memorial century now drawing to a
close. In what other hundred years
of the ages that are fled has our sex
achieved so much, and what other
country yields her so great honor and
influence as freely as does our own?
The history of the Revolution shows
that woman did her part in laying
the foundations Of our Republic
She has kept even step with the ma
tons growth in the arts of industry,
in culture, refinement, and intellectual
strength. The Centennial Exhibition
would be incomplete if it did not
show the world what the women of
America have been learning and do
ing these last hundred years. Iowa
is younger than many of the states
with which she must compete. She
has not their material wealth, the
result of the whole country's growth
and prosperity, but she will yield the
palm to none in enthusiasm, energy,
ambition, and an unlimited capacity
for work. Under the efficient organ
ization of the Iowa Board of Cen
nennial Managers, we can, beyond
all question, make such a showing in
the Woman's Department at Phila-
delphia as shall tell greatly to the
credit of the energetic and sklllful
women who live in every village of
every county through the length and
breadth of our State. But in order
to do this, we must set to work at
once, and vigorously. We need
money to defray the necessary cx-
penses of collecting and shipping the
articles we desire to exhibit. Why
cannot the ladies of each county give
u series of tea parties, festivals, ect.,
for this purpose? More than the
money may be gained in this way
Enthusiasm will grow; plans for an
efficient organization can be maturcd;
we can get acquainted with each
other, and, after mutual consultation,
can better decide both what we want
to do and what we can do. 1t is
none too early to begin, and | beg all
the earnest women of Iowa to con-
slider the matter and advise with me
rs to ways and means. l shall be
glad to hear from those in every part
Of the State who are willing to take
hold with me and make lowa's place
in the Woman's Department sue
cess. The special group have been
appointed to collect is No. %, "All
fancy, ornamental and handiwork."
The goods embraced in this group
must be ready for shipment by Jan
nary l, 1876. The Exposition opens
April 10, the anniversary Of the battle
of Lexington, and closes October 10,
to commemorate the surrender of
Lord CORVALLIS at Yorktown. Gall
fancy, ornamental and handiwork"
comprises SO much that the field we
have to work in is large enough to
enable us to make-an extensive col
lection. / have in preparation list
Of articles coming under this group
which will have printed as soon as
completed and send to all who are
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-03-26

SENATOR CAMERON, of Pennsyl-
vania, is about to take trip to Mex
leo, and sensational rumor has it
that his excursion or rather incursion
has for its object the annexation of
several of .the northern States of
Mexico to this country. The PROPOSE
ton is said to have emanated from
the Government of Mexico, which
would like to get rid of some of its
lawless border population and have
it come under a rule that is adequate
to keep it in subsection. The report
has a hoaxy flavor.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-03-26

willing to aid in gathering this col.
lection. I wish the friends Of the
enterprise in every county of the
State would write assuring me Of
their interest and willingness TO help.
Together we are sure to make such
an exhibition as our State will take
pride in. MRs. A. S. WEIGH,
Agricultural College.
Ames, Story county, Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-03-26
State News.

The people OF Vinton, at the last city
election, voted down proposition to es-
a Free Public Library. The fact is not at
all creditable to their intelligence or pub
lie spirit.
The dead body of an infant, with
marks upon its person indicating that it
had been murdered-probably by an in
human mother to hide her shame-was
found in box in the river, at Fort
Dodge, last week. We CLEAN from the
Messenger.
j. B. Thayer. Foreman of the Cleve-
land, Ohio, Iron Bridge Construction
Company, while engaged in erecting a
large iron bridge at Lansing, on the 18th
inst, fell from the timbers to the ice, and
received internal injuries, from which he
died soon after.
Miss Mary Hitchner was awarded IA
Judgment of $4,000 damages in the Dis
trict Court of lama county, against four
saloon keepers in the town of Traer, who
sold liquor to her husband, by which
he became intoxicated and in that condi-
ton committed suicide. The verdict was
just, but intirely inadequate.
The famous elevator case of Rich
mond and Co. VS.. the Illinois Central rail
road company, has just been decided in
the Supreme Court of Iowa, in favor of
the plaintiffs. The amount involved in
the suit was over $4,000. Platt Smith
and Griffith & knight, Of Dubuque, were
the attorneys for the plaintiffs.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-03-26

The Dubuque UeraM wants the
colored orator, Alexander Clark, of
Muscatine, to run for Office, and the
Dubuque Times says that "Mr. Clark
has agreed, upon one condition, to
crafty his Dubuque brother. When
ever Ham can again secure the NOM
nation from his party tor Lieutenant
Governor, or any other Office, Mr..
Clark proposes to run tilt against
him, to see which of the two sons of
Ham the people have the most re-
spect for. We will bet on the s'nig-
ger" lie is smarter, honester, and
stands higher in the estimation of
his neighbors.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-03-26
SENATOR'S RAMSEY, of Min

SENATORS RAMSEY, of Minnesota,
and Hamlin, of Maine, are coming in
for an equal share of odium in con.
nection with the passage of the OBJ
noxious amendment to the Postal
law, doubling the rate of postage on
third-class matter. Ramsey, as chair
man of the Postal Committee, pre-
pared it and induced Hamlin to pre-.
sent and advocate its adoption, both
being the dupes, and one possibly the
tool OF the express companies. The
Postmaster General finds no way to
relieve the public fIom the burden OF
the new law or postpone its opera
tons.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-03-26
TO PLAsTERERs.
OrEIcE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Iowa
HOsPITAL FOR TIE INSANE, INDIE

OFEICE BOARD OF COQuISSlONkHS IOWA
HOsPITAL FOR TIE INSANE, INDIE
PENDENcE March 18th, 1875
GEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the
y undersigned at the ONCE OF Geo. Josselyn, ct
the Hospital. until ~ O'Clock N. ON the 18th Of
April next, for furnishing materials and pastering
Of the centre building Of said Hospital. Proposals
must state a sum in gross for doing the entire
work. No bids by the yard will be considered.
All proposals must be accompanied by bond Of
five hundred dollars to the State Of Iowa. cOndi.
toned that the person or persons making the pro-
pOsals will enter promptly into contract FOR doing
the work in case the same shall be awarded to him
or them No bids will be considered which do not
conform to the above requirements. The party to
whom the contract shall be awarded will be re-
Quired to give bonds in the Of one quarter OF
the amount Of the sum he is to receive for said
work, to be approved by the Board The Commits
sioners the right to reject any and all pro-
posas received.
For plans and specifications and further infor-
nation. apply to Geo. J0sselyn, at the Hospital.
MATUkIN l. FISHER,
GEO. W. BEMIS. 4w34
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-03-26
ORIGINAL NOTICE,

as fof Buchanan County
EDWIN r. SLACK, D.fr Iowa. June term, 1875
To Said Defendant:
YOU are hereby notified that on or before the
i first day of June, A. d., 1873. there will be on
ME In the Office OF the Clerk of the Circuit Court
OF Buchanan County, Iowa, the petition Of Abbie
l.. Slack, the Plaintiff aforesaid. claiming Of YOU
divorce from the bonds of matrmony alleging
as cause therefor, wilful desertion upon your
part for the space OF over two years last past also
ask ing the Court to decree to Plaintiff the custody
of her minor child, Leon Slack
You are also notified that unless you appear
thereto and defend before noon of the second dxy
OF the June term of said Circuit Court of Bli-
channan county. to be held at Independence in
said county, on the 18th day OF June, D..
1873, Il default will he entered against you and
decree rendered in accordance with the prayer of
petition.
j. S. WOODWARD,
4w3o Attorney for Plaintiff
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-03-26

family that company is coming.
And there is q deep moral in his
Growing. In Bible times, he crowed
when Peter told a falsehood--three
times running-and to-day he utters
forth his warning voice, and whenev-
or the clear note of the rooster is
heard you may know-the whole
world may know, that-that some
body has told u He."
At this point Job Curtis, advocate
for the goose, interrupted proceedings
and asked the President to strike out
all of the argument relating to the
rooster, on the ground that rooster
is not hen. But our John was pre-
pared. He made telling argument,
citing numerous cases from the books,
among others, The State VS.. Temp
kins; 81 North Carolina Reports
This was an action of tort. The de.
PENDANT was charged in the indict-
ment with embezzling four hens.
The evidence showed that one of the
hens was a rooster, and therefore de-
fendant's counsel asked for nom
suit, but the court, Chief Justice
Bunkum held that, for purposes of
the census and for other purposes, a
rooster was hen, though not a per-
sonal or "materialized" hen, and de-
MED the motion.
Job responded with vigor, but as
his early opportunities had been scan
ty, he was not at home among the
''Reports" and the authorities" and
he contented himself by closing his
appeal with one citation, which was
peculiarly appropriate. The case of
Stubs vs.. Crabtree, Is Iowa; Defend
ant left pile-driver without hitching,
aud plaintiff fathers head got caught
in it; an action in replevin.
The President took the point under
advisement, and later in the evening
gave his decision, to-wit: "Gentle-
men, the point submitted to this chair
is whether rooster is hen. Oppo-
site opinions have been entertained
even among the learned all along the
history of the world upon this point,
and l am happy t, be the humble in
strument In setting the matter finally
at rest. Noah viewed them rs dis
tinct, for he spake of them as male
and female. Cicero, on the other
hand, boldly held that they were
identical, as is proved by the COM
mencement of his 977th oration:-
o rooster6us henibus identicaHbus j.!
While Socrates and Pythagorus, fear
ing cotemporaneous criticism, pusil-
animously lodged the question alto
gether
"This chair rules:
"lst. As the ROSTERS mother and
sisters and daughters are hens, the
rooster is a hen.
"2d. The rooster, though gallant
rider, wears his spur on the calf of
his leg, which hen never does; and
all hens lay eggs, and have from the
beginning. The rooster has not the
conveniences for this industry, there
fore, the rooster is not hen.
$50 much of the argument as is in
consistent with this decision, is Or
dered stricken out. The case is clear;
let the discussion proceed"
But rs it was halt:past eleven, the
disputants gave way to a motion TO
adjourn.
The goose folks say that you will
hear bomb-shell burst when they
get the floor. UNCLE Tom.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-03-26
dr. Bnlltti,l,
FRIDAY, MARCH Is. 1875.

THE Vinton Eagle OF last week an
nounces the sudden death of Judge
c. H. Conklin, of that city, of paraly.
sis of the heart, while on his way
from his office to his home. Judge
Conklm enjoyed a deserved promi.
nence among the legal minds of the
State, and his death will create pro-
found impression not alonein his own
locality.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-03-26

J. w. CHAPMAN, the newly APP
pointed U. S. Marshal for Iowa, has
appointed G. G. Heberling, his COM
petltor for the appointment, as Deputy
for the northern portion Of the State.
Mr.. Heberling's headquarters will be
at Dubuque.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-03-26

large party of Sioux Indians are re-
ported to be marching against the Sioux
City Mining party in the Black Hills
If this is true their case is indeed desper.
otn
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-03-26
SheriG's Sale.

IlY VIRTUE of an execution issued out OF and
- under the seal of the District Court of Bu-
chanan county. Iowa. in favor of Seth Newman
for use of 5 X: Milington. and against the goods
and chattels, lands and tenemcnts Of Thomas
Mary James and Bridget Muiick. have levied
upon the following described property. To wit:
The west half OF the northwest quarter Of sec
ton twelve ll2l township eighty seven go range
ten tlU) in Buchanan county. iowa
Winch property as above described | will offer
Tor sane AT publc auction at the Court House in
the city OF Independence. on Saturday. the sev, IL
teenth day OF April, A. d.. $50. at two o'clock z.
NJ, OF said day to The highest bidder. to satisfy
said execution and costs
2w3J GEO O. FAIR Sheriff
Sheriffs Office. Independence. la March II -.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-03-26
Notice Of Proving will.

STATE OF IOWA,
Buchanan County es'
ESTATE OF HARRIS KINsLgY DECEASED.
To all Wh0m n1ay coHceFn.
YOU are hereby notified that an instrument pur-
l. porting to be the last will and testament of
Harris Knsley, deceased late of Buchanan county.
Iowa, was opened and read in open Court on the
18th day Of March. 1875. and the l4th day OF June,
1873 was fixed by the Court for proving and admit.
ting the same to probate.
Witness my hand and seal of the Cir
T.. 8. cult Court in and for said county, this
18th day Of March, A. ID. 1875
ID. L. SMITH,
3w34 Clerk OF Circuit Court
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-03-26

The Revised Statutes Of the United States Sec
tons BIZ 1897. 1928, and 1899 require every per.
son engaged in any business, avocation or EN-
poyment which renders him liable to 8. SPECIAL
lax. TO PROCURE AND PLACE CON PIC
UOCSLY IN HIS ESTABLISHMENT OR PLACE
OF BUSINESS STAMP denoting the payment OF
said SPECIAL TAX for the Spectacular Year begin
ming May l. 1871, before commencing or continu
ing busin SO after April 80. 1875
The taxes embraced within the provisions Of the
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-03-26

The taxes embraced within the provisions of the
law above quoted are the following viz:
Rectifers ........... .......... . $500 90
Dealers, retall hquor. Observation-Disclosures. 25 90
Dealers. wholesale liquor ................. 100 90
Dealers in malt liquors, wholesale ~ 80 90
Dealers in malt liquors. retail . 20 90
Dealers IN lear tobacco ........ .......... 25 90
Retail dealers in leaf tobacco - 500 90
And on sales of over 81 600 fifty cents
for every dollar in excess of 81. 600
Dealers in manufactured tobacco. : 90
manufacturers OF stills OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 50 90
ana Tor cach stlil manufactured. 20 90
AID for each worm manufactured - 20 90
manufacturers OF tobacco .........--..... 10 90
Manufacturers of cigars .. 10 90
Peddlers of tobacco, first class (more than
two horses or other animals). .. 80 90
Peddlers OF tobacco. second class 1.-TWO
horses or other animalsl ............. p 90
Peddlers of tobacco. third class Zone
horse or other anmal) ............... Is %
Peddlers o. tobacco. fourth class Con foot
or public conveyance) ................ 10 90
Brewers Of less than 800 barrels . 50 90
Brewers of 800 barrels or more 100 90
Any person. so Liable. who shall fail to comply
with the foregoing requirements will be subject to
severe penalties.
Persons or firms liable to pay any of the Special
Taxes named above must Apply to N. NJ Trumhull,
Collector of Internal Revenue at Dubuque and
pay for and secure the Special-tax Stamp or
Stamps they need. prior to May /, 1878. and WITH
OUT FURTHER NOTICE.
j. W. DOUGLASS
Comr Internal Revenue
Office of Internal Revenue
WASHINGTON ID. G. Feb. I. 1879 4w34
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-03-26

John Mitchell the Irish "patriot'
- dead.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-03-26

her relationship to the American
eagle. He discourscd cloquently of
the bantam, and the dung-hill, and
the Shanghai; and as he assembled
from the little bantam up through the
medium dung-hill to ths gigantic
Shanghai, SO did he lead his hearers
up through gradations to the very
Shanghai Of enthusiasm. 1 never
knew before how much we owed that
precious barn-yard fowl. But John
scared higher and higher, till he
reached the climax. "And now, Mr..
President" said John, 81 will call
your attention to a historical argu-
ment, which will take the sheer out
Of my opponents face. There was
once a hen that laid golden egg
golden egg, sir! ask my opponent:
did you ever know a goose to lay a
golden egg? Echo answers, you new
er did! lawful applause, with few
Kisses from the goose side.) And
did you ever contemplate the rooster?
What brave bird he is; how care
fully he looks after the flock; now,
when he finds Il fat worm, he calls
all The females about him and then
himself gobbles up the worm, to in
struct them how the thing is done;
and when hawk appears in the
heavens, how he cackles, and, like a
corporal in the home guards, prompt
ly betakes himself to a place of safe
ty, to the end that the flock may not
lose its natural protector. And for
his Growing, he is better than an
eight-day clock. On the farm he
crows at halfpast 3, to tell the mail
it il time TO be stirring. Ho crows
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-03-26

U. S. INTERNAL REVENUE
SPECIAL, TAXES
MAY l. 1875, To APRIL 80, 1876

MAY l. 1875, TO APRIL 30, 1876.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-06-14
Three Points for Consideration.

During the past five years the VEGETINE has
been steadily working itself into public favor, and
those who were at first most incredul0us in regard
to its merits are now its most ardent friends and
supporters.
There are three essential causes for those having
such horror of patent medicines, changing their
opinion and lending their influence towards the ad.
vancement of VEGET1NE. lst-It is an honestly
prepared medicine from barks, roots and herbs
ld-It honestly accomplShes all that is claimed for
it, without leaving any bad effects in the system.
Sd-lt presents honest vouchers in testimonials
from honest welknown citizens whose signatures
are sufficient guarantee of their earnestness in the
matter. Taking into consideration the vast guam
tity OF medicine brought COnspicuously before the
public through the flaming advertisements in the
newspaper columns, with no proof of merit or gen.
uine vouchers of what it has done, we should be
pardoned for manifesting small degree pride in
presenting the following testimonial from Rev. j.
ia pastor of the South Baptist Church, Boston:
The Tired Body Sues for Sleep.
| Boston, March l6, 1874.
Ii r. STEVENS, ESQ:
Dear Sr-It is as much from q sense of duty as OF
gratitude that l write to say that your Vegetine-
help to me whenin Othing else seemed to avail which
could safely use. Either excessive mental work
or unusual care brings upon me nervous exhaus'
desperately dees t. Night ' after srepi night the
poor, Tired body sues for sleep until the
day dawn is welcomed back, and we begin
our work tired out with an almost fruitless chase
after rest Now have found that little VegetIne
taken just before retire gives me sweet and mme.
date sleep, and without any of the evil effects OF
the usual narcotics. think two things would tend
to make brain workers sleep. lst-A little less
work. 2d-A little more Vegetine. This prescrip.
ton has helped me.
Now have particular horror of ''patent medi.
cine, but have greater horror of being afraid to
tell the straight out truth. The Vegetine has helped
Us, DTCKERSON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-06-14
Diamond Rheumatic Cure.

In its history this invaluable Medicine occupies
the most honor able position possible for any rene
dy to attain. A few years since 1t was known only
to the friends and neghbors and patients of the
proprietor, and always sought for by them when
ever troubled with Rheumatism, and in this way
came to the notice OF physicians generally, and
through their favorable expression, and Its ac-
knowledged value as Rheumatic Remedy the de-
mand for 1t became so frequent and urgent as to
oblge its TO increase his facilities for its
manufacture. It's reputation rapidly extended, and
soon orders letters of inquiry, Il tiers of thanks,
and certificates of praise were daily received from
all sections of the United States and Canada and in
this way, on basis OF its merit alone unaided by
tricks OF trade special eortsit has risen to its
present enviable position. Wherever introduced
il has received the most attering preference in the
treatment of all rheumatic complaints. In this we
really grateful and happy, not alone because
our medicine finds ready sale and is consequently
profitable to us do We say this, but be ,ause we
open new field in medical science, and at
once what the best medical practitioners have for
ages found SO difficult even TO relieve. We fill
place heretofore unoccupied. We relieve the suf
iering and minister to Gods poor; we restore the
labOrng man to the use of his injured mns, and
save him scores of times its cost in doctors bills
carry contentment and gladness into the home
of the afflicted, and consequently are remembered
by millions OF grateful souls.
This medicine is for sale at all Druggists through
out the United States and Canada. Ii it happens
that your Druggist has not got it in stock, ask him
to send for it 10 the Wholesa ale Agents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-06-14
Valuable Evidence.

The following unsolicited testimonial from Rev.
o. T. WALKER, d. d. formerly pastor of Bowdoin
Square church. and at present settled in Provi
dence, X. L., must be esteemed reliable evidence
No one should fail to observe that this testimon'
al is the result Of two years. experience with the
use of Vegetine in the Rev. Mr.. Walkers family,
who now pronounces it invaluable
PROVIDENCE, Il. l., l64 Transit Street.
II. r. STEVENS, ESQ:
feel bound to express with my signature the
high value place upon your Vegetine. My family
have used it tor the last two years. In nervous de-
bty it is invaluable, and recommend it to all who
may need an invigorating, renovating tonic.
o. T. WALKER,
Formerly Pastor of Bowdoin So. Church, Boston.