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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

BRIDGEs.-The Bridge Committee of
the Board of Supervisors, in session July
list, let contracts for bridges in this coun-
ty, as follows:
For iron arch bridge, in Perry town
ship, across the Wapsipinicon river, on
the south line of Section 10, to the Canton
(Ohio) Bridge Co., c. P. Jones, Agt., Wa
terloo, for $3.50 per lineal feet for 100
feet span.
For abutments and pier for same, to
David Armstrong, for $S.25 per cubic
foot.
For bridge in Madison township, of 40
feet span, double bents or piling; also q
bridge at Wards Corners, of 80 foot span,
double bents or piling; also bridge across
Phillips Creek, Hazleton township, of 80
feet span, with stone abutments, and q
bridge across Buck Creek, in Fairbank
township, of As feet span, double bents
or piling, awarded to A. Spaulding, of
Cedar Falls, for $3.50,
The timbcrs of the old bridge at Little
ton to be used in the construction of the
bridges in Fairbank and Hazleton.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

THE examination of the parties impli
Gated in stealing the carpet-bag of Mr..
Owen from the cars, as related in our last
issue, was held on Saturday, before Esq.
Roszell, and resulted In the holding Of
jim Stroll and William Goodin for trial
in the sum of $500 each. On the testi-
mony OF these parties, Hote Pond, who
figured as a sort of detective or informer
in the affair, and who received $25 Of the
reward. was also placed under bonds In
the same amount to answer before the
District Court. Stroll and GOodin say
that Pond concocted the whole plan Of
robbing the train, and was to take a hand
in it, but that he turned traitor to get the
reward. They are sweet lot, taken al
together, and we fear will never accom-
plish anything good unless behind bars
and stone walls,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
The American People.

No people in the world suffer SO much
with Dyspepsia as Americans. Although
years Of experience in medicine had failed
to accomplish certain and sure remedy
for this disease and its effects, such as
Sour Stomach, Heartburn, Water brash,
Sick Headache, Costiveness, palpitation
of the Heart. Liver Complaint, coming up
of tee food, low spirits, general debility,
etc, yet since the introduction of GREENS
AUGUST FLOWER we believe there is no
case of Dyspepsia that cannot be immedi
ately relieved. 10000 dozen sold last
year without one case of failure reported
Go to your Druggist, G. r. Wallace, and
get Sample Bottle for 10 cents and try
it. Two doses will relieve you. Regular
size IS cents 80 11-25eow
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

FIRE AT WINTHROP AT about half
past eleven o'clock, last Friday evening, a
fire broke out in the house occupied by
Mr.. Jarvis Marquette, Of Winthrop, son
of S. M. Marquette of this city. 1t was
discovered first in the roof, and making
rapid Roadway. A large crowd soon
gathered, and some few of the coolest
mounted the building and cut holes through
the roof, into which water was poured,
which soon quenched the flames, but not
before the roof had been damaged badly.
The loss is estimated to be about 5000 on
the building, and $50 on the furniture, all
of which is covered by insurance.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
1faths.

SNOW.-Departed this life, at her residence in
this city, on Wednesday. the 18th inst at 2 80
p. ~. after five years sickness. which she en-
dured with incompatible Christian forttude,
Mrs. Clara NJ. b. Snow relict Of the late Harry
G. Snow, aged 62 years and months,
Mrs. Snow was woman Of singularly pure and
spotless character and Of fine intellectual attain
mente. All who knew her yielded to her the tri-
butte of reverence and love. For the past three
years the undersigned can say Of her that she
lived life Of Cody simplicity, which was closed
by death calm, peaceful and resigned May the
fragrance of her memory stand an evergreen
memento, that
The sweet remembrance Of the just
Shall flourish when they sleep in dust.
HAS10E
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
CRoAKERs.-There is certain class in

CRoAKERs.-Therei is certain class in
every community who make it point to
talk discouragingly and carpingly Of every
public or private enterprise, which does
not rise to the standard Of their judgment
of its feasibility or wisdom. These
croakers possibly have no malicious in
tent in their wholesale criticisms, but,
nevertheless, they operate as clog and
dampener to public spirit and enterprise,
and we have noticed that events are apt
to prove them no wiser than their neigh
bors. Disaster and ruin are not sure to
follow their predictions, and projects
which they have pronounced visionary
and impracticable, very often have the
perverscness to flourish in spite of their
gloomy forebodings.
Something of the spirit here deprecated
has been manifested in our midst with re.
gard to Mr.. Charles Kings Opera House
enterprise. Some Of our people unthink-
ingly, and certainly unwisely, have III
dulged in all sorts of disparaging and dis
couraging remarks concerning it, predict
ing failure and financial ruin as the result;
ond this, too, after it was we'll under way
and their gloomy forebodings could do no
possible good. This is all wrong. We
think this community is under a lasting
weight Of obligation to Mr.. King for fur.
nishing us with building for public pur.
poses. the lack of which for the past two
years has been seriously felt, and which
all agree is nothing short of indispensable
in city of the size of Independence. To
do this he has not hesitated to undertake
some risks; and instead of disheartening
him with predictions of disaster, we
should encourage him by word and act
If there IS danger that it may prove an
Improbable venture-which we do not
admit-we should do everything in our
power to assist in averting that result, and
thus show our appreciation and gratitude
for his commendable public spirit. We
should at least refrain from hampering
him and throwing contempt upon his
project. by injudicious and unjust reflec-
ton upon his judgment and financial
sagacity. We have no doubt that proper
ly managed the new Opera House will be
maddto pay fair profit upon its cost from
the first; it certainly will, if the good
word and influence Of the BULLETIN can
conduce to that end. What we say here
OF Mr.. Kings enterprise, we wish to have
applied to every other project calculated
to build up or add to the prosperity and
fair fame of our city, or contribute to
public comfort or convenience
The moral of MI this is: stop croaking
when croaking is only mlschievous, and
of enterprise and advancement.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
G5 Julien Ave, Dubuque

Having been victorious in
eight consecutive contests in
southern Iowa and Kansas this
harvest, here is what the Gen
eral Agent of the Adams &
French Harvester telegraphed
to the firm in relation to the
seventh victory:
MELvERN, Ia, July Z, 1876.
Trial yesterday on farm of F. G. John
son, adams & French, Edward and Nc
Cormick Harvesters. pnd Woods Harvest
er with binder, competing. Edward and
Wood Binder badly beaten; Mccormick
scoopcd. Sold five Adams & French on
the ground.
Procure the Adams & French
early, at the Wigwam.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

E. N. WEIGH & Co. are now prepared
to buy all the good butter that may be
offered, paying the highest price in cash.
They want 100 tons, and parties having a
good article and desiring good price,
will find it to their interest to call at their
store, second door from the Bridge, where
also may be found the choicest stock of
groceries in town. They will not be I'M
dersold by any competitor in trade in
the city. Give them call.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

PERSONAL. j. S. Woodland, accom-
panied by his family, left this city on
Wednesday evening of this week for Phil
adelphia and the East.
We ommitted to mention last week that
C. d. Jones and wife started East on the
same day that Mayor Holdridge left.
Fred NJ Abbott returned home for his
summer vacation the latter part of last
week. He is looking we'll and hearty,
and reports favorably of his progress at
school. He will remain until September.
John Monger, an old Independence boy,
is in the city visiting old friends and rela-
tives.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

SOMETHING NEw.-We have purchased
the right to manufacture in this county,
"Hodder's Blotter Tablet" by which Bill
Heads, Letter Heads, Notes, &C., can be
put in tableted form, covered with sta
tionary blotter, thus keeping them always
clean and preventing them from being
ing scattered and lost. If you are in want
of anything IN this line, get them printed
at this office, and have them put up in this
form. Travelling men especially need
them. Call and see sample.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

CHANGEs.-M j. B. Turner, having
purchased the millinery stock of the New
York Store, will shortly remove to the
store occupied by Mr.. G. F. Herrick,
where he will open millinery store on
one side Of the room, the other side being
used by Mr.. Hcrrick for jewelry store.
This will leave vacant store room on the
north side of the street, in good loca-
ton.
Ames & Sprague have purchased j..
L. LOOMS stock of goods at the Post
office Store, and will remove their present
stock to the latter place about the first of
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

As the present season is like
ly to be a wet one, let the
farmers remember that the
only Harvester that did COM
plete work last season, in all
kinds of weather and condi-
tions of grain, was the Adams
& French. No canvas, belts,
chains, &C., to get out Of order.
Warranted to be the best, no
matter where tested.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
August.

FAILED &C. F. Herrick, of the Bazaar,
has been forced by the pressure of the
times to place his stock and business in
the hands of an assignee for the benefit
of his creditors. There is not one single
member of this community who will not
read this announcement with genuine re-
gret. MIR. Herrick has the confidence of
all who know HIM. He is n gentleman,
and above all, an honest man, and he
will have the sympathy OF everybody in
his financial reverses Mr.. Herrick' s
liabilities are $4,000, and the estimated
value of his stock between $4,000 and
$1,000. We hope to chronicle his speedy
reinstatement in business, and, indeed, we
are informed that such is not unlikely in
the near future.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

TAKE NoTICE.-The first shipment of
the Champion Mowers has all been sold,
and in order to procure this celebrated
it will be necessary for the farm
ers to hand in their orders early, as the
demand has been so great that 1t will be
for us to procure them at a
late date. The WIgwam is the place to
obtain them.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

THE attention Of those of our readers
who contemplate going to the Centennial
Exhibition is directed to the advertisement
of the Pennsylvania Railroad in another
column. This route is declared by all
who have tried it the very best to the
East, combining fast time, safety, close
connections, splendid, comfortable cars,
and the most magnificent scenery on the
continent. The Pennsylvania Railroad is
the perfection of railroad construction in
this country.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
County superintendent Circular

OFFICE OF Co SUPERINTENDENT.
INDEPENDENCE. Buchanan Co Iowa,
April LIST 1876.
To The Teachers of Buchanan County:
You are hereby notified that the annual session
OF the Buchanan County Teachers Normal lnsti
tute will open in the West Side School Building
IN Independence, on Monday. July 24th 1896, al
O'Clock A. NJ. and continue in session until the
afternoon Of August s5th, 1876. Examinations for
certificates will be held at the close of the Insti
tute. The following is the programme of work:
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

NERVOUS DEBILITY cured, lost vitality
and manhood restored, the blood cleansed
and made rich, pure aud strong, and the
broken down constitution lin either sex)
built right square up, by using Dr. 8. d.
Howe's Arabian Tonic Blood Purifier
Sold by G. Il. Wallace, Druggist.
II 44eOw3m
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

The contest by the leading
mowers of the country for the
first award at the Centennial
has just resulted in it's being
given to the Champion Light
Mower, the favorite among
the farmers of this section
For sale by E. B. Conable, at
the Wigwam.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

LIVER COMPLAINT, Dyspepsia, Sick
Headache, Chills and Fever, Sour Stom-
ach, Wind Collie, Indigestion and Costive-
ness cured by DR.. S. D. Howe's Arabian
Liver Pills. Sold by @. r. Wallace,
Druggist. 11-44eow3m
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

FUNERAL SERMON in memorial of the
late Mrs. G. NJ. B. Snow, at St. James
Church, on Sunday morning next, July
Esd. Subject of evening sermon: "Sen.
timental Religion; what is it," All inter.
ested are cordially invited to be present.
JUXTA.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

LosT.-On the wagon road between In
dependence and Winthrop, on Thursday,
July Goth, a draft of $50, drawn by the
Bellville, ILL.,, Savings Bank on bank in
Chicago, and payable to Joseph NJ. Pullin.
The finder will be suitably rewarded by
leaving it at this office. 52w2
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

l propose starting an evening class in
bookkeeping in Independence, giving a
thorough knowledge of double entry, ex-
cepting as applied to banking, steamboat
ing and railroading.
BY this method a man can learn the
science and attend to his business at the
same time.
The charge for the course is ten dollars
$40; probable length of time, three
months. For further particulars address
p H. SHARP,
or T,,l;on Ayo nrbun,In
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

Castoria Is certain to operate, ltdoes not
naugeste or g1ipe like Castor OIL hut Is pleasant to
take dgests the food, regulates the bowels, cures
wind collie, expels worms and causes natural
sleep. 1t is equally adapted to adults and infants
hol. Children Teethng may have health, and
mothers find rest, II they use Castoria. [Ii-4SmS
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

GEORGE STEINMETz, at the Chatham
Street Boot and Shoe Store, has the finest
stock Of goods in town. When you want
a pair Of boots or shoes, call on him. He
will guarantee you satisfaction. Repair
ing done promptly and neatly. 52w3
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

COUGHS, Colds, Group, Bronchitis, In
fluenza, Whooping-Cough, Hoarseness
Pains or Soreness III the Chest or Side,
Bleeding at the Lungs, Night Sweats,
ETC., cured by Dr. S. d. Howe's Arabian
Milk Cure for Consumption. Sold by
C. r. Wallace, Druggist 11-44eow-3m
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

THE statement of the First National
Bank will be found in our columns this
week. 1t shows the continued prosperity
OF the institution, than which there is no
monied corporation in Iowa sounder, or
more skillfully and prudently managed.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21


THERE were two slight disturbances of
the peace on Saturday night. The first
was passage at arms between A. H.
Frank and his baker. The latter would
persisteutly and carelessly burn his bread
in the oven. So Frank discharged him,
and against his wages due, offset sundry
clematcd Jumps of dough, fit only for the
hogs. This did not coincide with the
views of the knight of the kneading
trough, so he dough-tily sought to get sat-
isfaction by assaulting Frank with his
fists The action was warm for few
minutes, and chairs and weights and other
loose property flew about quite lively, but
fortunately nobody was hurt, and after a
time all was serene again.
The other case was that of a West
Union man, whose name we have forgot
ten, the former foreman of the fire COM
pany of that place, who, drunk and dis.
orderly, made himself conspicuous on the
street, taking undue liberties of speech
with passers by, SC. He was taken in
charge, but afterwards released at the in.
stance of friends.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Notice Of Proving Will.

STATE OF IOWA. In the matter Of the
S. Estate Of Sarah A. Bias
BUCHANAN COUNTY. sett, deceased.
To ALL WHOM IT NAY CONCERN:
VOU are hereby notified that an instrument in
L writing. purportng to be the last Will and
Testament Of Sarah A. Bassett, deceased, late OF
Buchanan county, State Of Iowa, was opened and
read In open Court on the eth day Of July, 1875
and the a3d day Of October, 1875 was fixed by the
Court for proving and admitting the same to pro
bate.
Witness my hand and the seal OF the
{ Circuit Court In and for said county, this
LII eth day Of July, A. d., 1876.
I ID. l.. SMITH,
- 1l-52w3 Clerk Of Circuit Court.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

HAvERLY's NEW ORLEANS MINsTRELs
had rousing house at Leytze's Hall, on
Tuesday evening. They are first-class
artists in their line, their music, both IN
the street and hall, being particularly fine.
The singing was very good and the negro
eccentricities were performed in a manner
to keep the audience continually ON the
roar. Hank Goodman would make a
plantation darkey ashamed of himself, SO
well does he delineate the part. The
troupe appeared to less advantage on &C
count of the limited accommodations of
the stage and room. We understand that
the manager made Mr.. King an offer Of
800 night for two nights, for his new
Opera House, provided he can finish it
suitable for entertainments by the 4th Of
Septemher
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

NoTICE.-All persons indebted to the
Chicago Clothing House before April 18th,
1876, will please call and settle immediate
ly. The firm having changed, we are anx-
ious to close up our books
4Sw6 ENGEL e LIVINGSTON.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

THE Ladies' Suffrage Society meets at
the residence of j. NJ. Post, next Wednes-
day afternoon, at 8 o'clock.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

MoTTo.-Best goods and full weight is
H. DeLand & Co.'S motto, hence they rec
ommend D. B. DcLand & Co.'s Best Chem
ical Saleratus. Call for it; get it, and
Hyit
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

THE following dispatch appeared in the
Dubuque Times of this morning.
WASHINGTON, D. c., July 90 The
President nominated VIM. Toman post
master at Independence
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

NATHE general opinion among farmers in
this county is that the wheat crop this
year will prove almost total failure
There are some good fields or parts of
fields, but they are the exception and mot
the rule. Corn is better; that on high
ground is doing splendidly, and under the
influence of the few days of hot dry
weather of late has made most marvellous
growth. Corn planted on the low lands
is very backward owing to the constant
rains which have flooded the ground and
prevented its cultivation. Oats are very
heavy and give promise of an abundant
crop. Potatoes will be big yield and Of
excellent quality, if the rains do not con-
tinue too late. The failure of this years
crop of wheat is another lesson 10 our
farmers. In this latitude it is precarious
crop at best, and never sufficiently re-
munerative. If hogs and corn were the
resources of every farmer in this county,
we should not talk much of hard times.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

"BEEswAX" the smartest and "sassiest"
member of the Conservative staff, has
gone the way OF all dogs. Envious fate,
in the shape of bigger dog, overlook
him in the street yesterday, and cut short
his brief, though brilliant career. He
courted his fate, however. With fool
hardness and impudence derived from
his associations, he trottcd out to intercept
the big dog, who, evidently had impor-
tant business on hand, and could not stop
to parley. A savage snap, yelp, and a
toss in the air. and poor "Beeswax" was
no longer of much account-as dog
Tenderly the senior editor took him up
and carried him into the inner sanctum.
Before the gaze of a heart'ess world, we
draw the veil of silence to hide the scene
there enacted. We expect to see our CO.
temporary come out next week with rules
inverted, and all the usual trappings of
woo, and the following lines prominently
displayed at the head.
"Hung be the heavens with black, yield day to
night!
Comets. importing change Of times and states,
Brandish your crystal tresses in the sky,
And with them scOurge the bad, revolving stars,
That have consented unto Beeswax' death.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

New SIGN.-Mr. Shaw, the popular
boot and shoe man, has ornamented the
front of his store with splendid new
sign, in the shape of monster red boot.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

JUST now is the time to purchase house
plants at discount, as LOOMS is closing
out his stock for the season.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

BRACKETS, Pocket Books, Plant Trel-
Uses, Croquet, at greatly reduced prices,
at the Post Office Store, for the next twen-
ty days.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

THANKs.-The boys composing the In
dependence B. B. G. desire to return their
sincere thanks to those citizens who so
literally aided them in their recent effort
to obtain good start, and to say that they
will endeavor to merit this donation by
becoming victorious at every game they
play this season.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
NATHAN PECK.

The Centaur Liniments have created
revolution in remedies for Rheumatism, Strains,
Swelngs, Pains, Burns, Scalds, Stngs, sc. The
White Eminent is for the human family and the
Yellow Eminent is for horses. They are certain,
handy and cheap. 11-4Sm3
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

AMEs 6 SPRAGUE are closing out their
baby carriages, croquet, and wagons, re
CARELESS of cost. Now is the time to get
things cheap.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

A HAND ORGAN, with man attached,
and knife grinder have amused the small
boys on our streets this week.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21
Tax Redemption.

To ALEX HULsR:
VOU are hereby notified that on the 18th day Of
i October, 1873 c. Kautx purchased at the tax
sale OF Buchanan county, the following described
land, to-wit:
- Lot Block q, in Independence, for the sam of
Alao that unless said lot is redeemed from said
tax gale within ninety days from complete service
Of this notice, then the said Kautz will be epti-
tied to tax deed therefor q, kAUTz.
July 14th, 1876, N5lwS
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-07-21

DON'T ask your wife to make your
shirts when you can buy the Unfinished
Shirt at about the cost of material. 1t is
made of Wamsutta Muslin and Fine Hea.
uy Linen, and manufactured with the
greatest care. We guarantee quality, style
and workmanship to be the best in the
market Come and see them and we
know you will buy.
JOHN BARNETT,
52tf No. 10, Main st.