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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

SUDDEN DEATH BY special dispatch
to the Dubuque 71mss from Fayette, dated
March 4th, we are informed of the sudden
death, from heart disease, OF J. D. Gray.
formerly resident of this city, and pro-
prietor of the Empire House 1t seems
that Mrs Gray had gone to McGregor on
visit, leaving Mr. Gray alone for a few
days He went down to the postoffice
on Wednesday cvcning, got his mail re
turned home, and apparently dropped dead
at the foot Of the stairway Immediately
upon entering the house. twas not until
Friday morning, thirty six hours after his
death, that it became known to the nei gh-
bors, WHO, observing nobody stirring
about the house, proceeded TO investigate
the cause, and found the body of Mr..
Gray, lying in the position stated, with his
mail still remaining IN his pocket Mrs.
Gray and family will have the sincere
sympathy of many friends in Indepen-
dcnce in their affection.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

MR. THOMAS BLAMER, who last tall
pulled up stakes and emigrated backward
toward the rising sun, after a winters So
journ in New England and Ohio, has re-
turned to Iowa, and to Buchanan county,
convinced there is no spot on this CONT
nent where a man can fight the battle Of
life more advantageously than right here
ia our glorious Hawksye State.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

TEXAS. An interesting letter from a
citizen of Buchanan county, who has been
travelling In Northern Texas, with his eyes
and ears open, will be found on the second
page. 1t is very full and explicit in its
descriptions of the soil, climate and capa-
bilities of that region, and It's attractive
ness to northern emigration.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10
The Children were Cured.
Orange Williams D.:

Orange Williams:
DEAR SIR:-For the benefit of those
who may be afflicted as we have been with
coughs and colds, wish to add to your
list of testimonials my experience with
Hale's Cough Cordial. Three of my fam
lily were sick at one time, one baby with
Group, and two were suffering with dis
tressing coughs. Your advertisement
made such Il fair proposition that we de-
cided to test it. The first dose worked so
like charm that our faith in the remedy
was at once established; and we had given
but few doses when to our great sur
prise the children were all pronounced
cured. 1t is very pleasant 10 take, and
YOU can rely upon it that we all swear by
Hale's Cough Cordial. Yours, &c,
z. w. HEYDEN, Winona, Mimi.
Sold and warranted by Tabor d Son
4w32
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10
Guardians Sale.

Il order u tie Circuit Count Of Eut hahah
County Iowa. the UNDERSIGNED Guardian OF The
Estate of Joshua Rudebaugh, insane, Will. on
Saturday, March 18th At 10 o'clock \ NJ At the
residence of Mrs. Amanda Beatty, about , miles
south of the Methodist Church. on Pine Creek,
sell At public sale the following described property
to said estate, viz:
Two Horses l set double Harness. I Cow, /
Stirring Plow. Lumber Wagon. Marsh Harvester
Reaper and Mower Corn Planter. Sulkey Corn
Pillow, l Hay Rake, / Grain Seeder, Tanning
Mill. Drag Double Shovel Pillow, Hay Rack,
Cane Mill with Pans, Sets of Bob Sleds, l Grind
Stone.
TERMS A credit of Q months, with approved
notes. on all sums S. without interest if paid
when due, if not paid notes to draw 10 per cent.
interest from date Sums Of s. and under cash,
32W2 DAVID GUTHRIE. Guardian.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

The old Wapsie Is at steamboating
stage to-day, and still rising. The ice in
this pond went out without so much flour
ish and sensation as last yeaI, having
been worn away and disintegrated by the
late mild weather and full river. The
past two days have been very suggestive
of spring and seeding time.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10
New Advertisements.
Highway Notice.
OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR.
Iowa March Is 1876

INDEPENDENCE, Iowa, March Is, 1876.
To all aohon, ii may concern:
FINHE location Of the highway commencing at the
i ne corner Of the NV ne Of section Is 81 s, and
running south one mile. on the dividing
line Of the ea4t half OF said sectson, as
surveyed and plated by j W. Myers, George
W. Bemis and d. S. Deering, on the Goth and
3Oth Of October 1875, will come up for final hear
ing before the Board Of Supervisors, at the April
session Of said Board, and all objections thereto
or claims for damages must be filed in the Audit
or's Office on or before noon Of the 4th day OF
April, A. d. 1876, or such highway will be estab-
ished according to said Surveyors report and plat
without reference thereto.
ID. A. MCLEISH,
33w1 County Auditor.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10
Church and Society Directory.

bath service, 1880 A. NJ. and 700 z. NJ. ,s SAP
bath School, ~ O'Clock. Prayer meeting wed
nesday evening at :oo,
METHODIST EPISCOPAL-D. Shelter, Pastor
sabbath service. 1C: 80 A. NJ. and 700 p. N.
Sabbath School, IL NJ Prayer meeting, Wed
nesday evening at 10
CONGREGATIONAL W. Brirtnall Pastor,
Sabbath service Il: 80 A. NJ. and ZOO p NJ Sab
hath school, 10 NJ Prayer mseting Wednes-
day evening, at 7:oO
BAPTIsT-F A. Marsh. Pastor. Sabbath ser:
Vice 10 40 A, NJ. and 100 p NJ Sabbath school
At IL 100 NJ Prayer meeting, Wednesday even
ing at ZOO.
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL-Thos b. Kemp, Rector
Regular Sunday service, morning and evening
at the ringing Of the bell; also service every
wednesday evening. Sunday school immedi
atey after morning service.
GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN-Joh g. Schalble,
Pastor Services at 10 80 A. NJ. and 700 P. NJ
Sabbath school at 200 P. NJ. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening at 1880
CATHOLICS. JOHN THE EVANGELIST. Pastor
Rev. John L. Gosker. Services every Sunday
Low Mass at 81 a. m. High Mass at 1o1i a.. m
Sunday school at 200 p. m. Vespers at 800
p. m. Evening services occasionlly.
I.O.o.F
INDEPENDENCE LODGE, No. 142, l. o. o. +.
Meets every Monday evening, at O'Clock
Members in good standing are cordially invited
to attend.
NJ. r. EASTMAN, Sec y. D. W. BRuckART, N. G.
JOHN WILEY, Treas. FRED SMITH, " G.
INDEPENDENCE ENCAMPMENT, No. sc. (. O.
o. Meets the second and fourth Thursday
In each month. Il. b KEMP. q. +.
O. NJ PoND. Scribe
A. F. & A. NJ.
INDEPENDENCE LODGE, No 81, A +. 4 A. NJ
Meets at Masonic Hall, on Wednesday, on or
before the full moon in each month
o. H. p. RoszELL, w. NJ.
D S. DEERING, Sec'y
AHoLIAB CHAPTER, No. 81, r. A. M.-Meets
at Masonic Hall, on Thursday, on, or after the
full moon in each month.
D. s. DEERINe H. P.
G. B. wAENE, sec'y.
A. o. U. W.
EVERGREEN LODGE, No. "a -Meets every
Friday evening, Mt the Lodge Room, over E.
n Welch Co.'S store, Main St
OFFICERS.
GEO. B. WARNE, W. NJ. W. :. LUTHER, G. +.
d. B. SANFORD, o. w. II. JosLIN. r.
A. c. GILLIAN, Financer. E. S. WILCOX, Receiver.
D. o. II.
SCHILLER LODGE, No. go, D. o. H.-Meets
every Tuesday evening. at Stoughton Hall, at Z
O'Clock GEO STEINMETz o. b.
ANTOINE HoLzER, Sec.y.
I. o. G. 7.
INDEPENDENCE LODGE, No IS. = Meets at
Stoughton Hall. every Thursday evening. Wis
itors in the city belonging to the Order are cor
daily invited to attend.
D. SHEFFER w. C. T.
c. N. SMITH, w. S.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10
Notice Of Proving viii.
STATE OF IOWA. !

STATE OF IOWA.
lss Estate of Jesse Nc
BUCHANAN COUNTY. Pike. deceased.
TO all Persons interested IN tie Estate Of Jesse Nc
Pike, deCedSea:
YOU are hereby notified that an instrument
L purporting to be the last Will and Tesla
ment of Jessie McPike, deceased, late Of Buchan.
an County, State Of Iowa, was opened and read
in open Court on the 25th day of February. 1876,
and the 18th day of May, 1876 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 Coun-
LIS. tv. this 25th day Of February, A. d
\ 1876 ID. L. SMITH.
G32w31 Clerk of circuit Court.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10
Highway Notice.
OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR,
[NnrpvNnTNrr Iowa March II Is.

INDEPENDENCE, Iowa, March 10, 1876
To all arhoni ii may concern:
rI,IIE location Of the highway commencing at the
/ sw corner of section 81 80 8 and running east
on I'd correction line one mile, surveyed and
plated by j. w. Myers, Geo w. Bems and ID. 5.
Deering, on the 10th day of November, 1875, will
come MP for final hearing before the Board of Su-
per visors at the April session Of said Board. and
all objections thereto or claims for damages must
be filed in the Auditors Office on or before noon
of the 4th day of April A. ID. 1876, or such high
way will be established according to said Survey
ors' report and plat without reference thereto.
ID. A. McLEISH,
93w1 County Auditor
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

LUMBER Our readers will notice the
advertisement in this weeks issue of Bar.
Der & Kellogg, the new proprletors of the
lumber yard at the Burlington depot. Mr..
Barber is from Wisconsin, and Mr.. Kel-
logg was until recently engaged in the
lumber business in Rowley The firm is
worthy of confidence, and will spare no
pains by attention to business and the
keeping of full and complete stock, to
deserve share of public patronage. Give
them call
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10
Original Notice.

STATE OF IOWA.
In Circuit Court, May
JOHN l.. BRIGHT, ct al.
JESSE d. BRIGHT. ct al.
To Jesse D. bright:
" on are hereby notified that there is now on
/ file in the office Of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Buchanan county, Iowa. the cross petit
ton OF Lucinda N ChatIee. Jesse d, Chaifee
Grant Chatfee and Mary =. Chafee by Porter NJ
rhafee, their Guardian asking the partition OF
certain land described in said petition, which
lands formerly belonged to David Bright, now de-
ceased, TO which lands the parties of this action
are heirs. And unless you appear thereto and
defend, on or before noon of the second day OF
the next May Term of said Circuit Court to be
begun and holden at the Court House in indie.
pendence, in said county. on the 18th day of
May. 1876, default will be entered against you,
and Judgment and decree rendered thereon.
Afford 6 ELWELL.
32w4 Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

THE meeting of the Band of Hope, will
be held at the Methodist Church, Satur.
day, March 18th, at 3 o'clock. At the
close there will be spelling match. All
the members are requested to be present.
33w2 FANNIE HALE, Sec'y.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

Truth WILL SUCCEED. - This fact needs
no new proof, but 1t has been one in the
success of d. B. DeLand & Co., Beat
Chemical Sdleratus. Since it has been
introduced we see it taking the place of
most other kinds in the market. Would
n bogus article do thiSP
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10
Assighee's Notice i'll Bankruptcy.

District u Io.lu-..'
iI'aE undersigned hereby gives notice Of Ii. az
i pointment as Assignee III the Estate Of Ste
vens & Begun and E. [. Begun, Of Independence
in Buchanan county, Iowa and f. g. Stevens. OF
cousin. who have been adjudged BanErupts upon
voluntary petition by the District Court Of the
United States for said District.
ALO%ZO CRAGiN. assignee.
Dubuque Iowa, Feb. 9 1870. silva
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

If you want a first class
meal, served in the best style,
go to Franks Restaurant, on
Main St. l5tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

FARMERS wishing to procure blooded
stock THAT were advertised in the supple
ment and posters two weeks ago., can do
so by calling on Col. Lake, within one
week
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

OFFICE TO RENT.-A roomy and CON-
Portable office to rent, over Bowley's store
Inquire of (3w33) J. II. CAMPBELL.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

TIE Pastor OF the Baptist Church being
called away by the sudden illness OF a
friend, there will be no preaching from
his pulpit on Sunday, the 18th. Sunday
School rs usual
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

Stock SALE Messls VIM. Comfort
and H. B Lathrop will offer at public
sale, at the residence of the former, l.
miles east of Jesup, on Tuesday, March
14th, quite large quantity of excellent
stock, embracing horses, thoroughbred
bulls, steers, cows, Berkshire swine, &c.
This will be a splendid opportunity for
farmers and others to buy tirstclass stock
at reasonable prices The stock will be
sold on a credit of nine months. 32w2
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

WANTED.-A young man, of good
moral character, to study Dentistry, APP
p% at the Dental Rooms of w. H. Thrift.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10
Executors Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given tina : undersigned
y was on the 22d day Of Feb ary 1876, duly
appointed by the Circuit Court of buchanan coun-
ty, Iowa, and has qualified as Executor Of the rs
tate Of John Metz Sr. late OF buchanan county.
Iowa, deceased All persons indeb to the Es-
tate are requested TO make immediate payment TO
the undersigned, and those having claims against
the same will present them duly authenticated 10
said Court for allowance
JOHN METZ Execator
Dated March 2 lS.6 22W2
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

ApPLEs-John Tucker has established
a fruit depot under Socner's Harness Shop
and is prepared to furnish at all times du-
ring the season the finest qualities of
Michigan apples, at low rates. He is now
selling good, sound winter apples at from
1915 to $3.50 per barrel
He will also pay the highest cash price
for all kinds of poultry delivered alive at
his place, under Socner's Harness Shop.
lit
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

Oysters and all the delica-
cies of the season, served in
splendid style, at Franks Res
taurant. l5tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

WE call attention to the advertisement
of A. Riseley & Son in this issue. They
are giving their whole attention to
thoroughbred stock, and are bound to
make it a success,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

WHEELBARRows. loo good and sub
stantial Garden Wheelbarrows, strong and
we'll made For sale by
4w33 JOHN Foss, Elizabeth St
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10
La Piccadura has Come.

1t is No. 1, Havana filled, five cent
cigar, and may be found at the Postoflice
Store Try it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10
La Piccadura has Come.

1t is No. I, Havana filed, five cent
cigar, and may be found at the Post office
Store Try it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

The best Scent Cigars in
the city may be found at
Franks Restaurant. Call and
try them. l5tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

SEED CONSTITUENCIES desiring a prime
article of seed corn, well kept, and war
ranted to grow, or money refunded, can
procure the same at the hardware store
of W. R. Kenyon, or of the subscriber,
u miles east of Brandon.
3ow3 7 MAXWELL
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

THE communication signed A Catho-
lic," is declined for the reason that no re-
sponsible name accompanies it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

REMovAL.-J. L. Cross has removed
his business to the old Riddeil store, one
door east of the European Hotel. If you
wish to buy Wind Mill, Sewing Ma;
chine or an Organ, cheap, call on him.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10
MONEY TO LOAN.
At NINE PER CENT

In sums of 81 900, or more, for term
of years, on farms or other productiv
real estate. Address,
n MCCAIN & CRAWFORD,
! 11.27m3 Dubuque, Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10
MlDDLEFIELD CENTER STOCK FARM
A. Riseley g. Sons.

Mambrino trotting stallion Ivan
hoe, is a beautiful dark bay, 1917 hands high and
weighs 300 pounds and Is perfect type Of horse
Rnox county Tenn who has won 1J great ' fame in in
the South as a breeder of thoroughbred stock.
We have herd Of Short Horns, lately from
New York, and thoroughbred Poland China and
Cheshire hogs. Price of Pigs two months old
S15 We do not keep pigs over two months old
for sale. Call and examine our stock: charge
nothing for showing it. AS an honest man can
no longer be politician, We propose to retire
from political life and devote exclusive atten-
ton to the breeding of thoroughbred stock.
II -33m3 A. k1SELEY & SONS
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

P. TABOR & SoN, Agents for Dr. Grams
Fluid Lightning, a sure cure for Sick
Headache, Neuralgia, rheumatism and
pains of all kinds.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

SANKEY'S Gospel Hymns ana Sacred
Songs" at the palace OF Music.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

The majorities for and against The prop
osition to condemn for street purposes,
portion of the Iekel lot on the corner Of
Chatham and Main Streets, are as follows:
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

PURE EXTRACTED HONEY, from Shell
don's Apiary, for sale at Williams & Son,
A. Websters, T. Edwards & Co., and at
the Apiarv, one mile north of town. If2
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

So for an SX10 photograph in good
frame at Ensminger's.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

CHEsTNUTs and hickory nuts, at the
Post Office Store.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

CALL at the old Rlddell stand, G. Main
street and see the new style Bay State Or
cans
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10
Illinois Central Railroad.

The Q: 05 A. NJ freight going east, and The 80
P NJ. freight train going west, takes passengers
between Dubuque and Waterloo.
c. NJ. DURHAM, Agt.
Mails Close.
ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD.
GOING WEST. GOING EAST.
80 O'Clock A. NJ. 4:26 O'Clock p NJ
500 -
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

THE Champion Fire Kinder, at the
Post-office Store, is just the thing for these
cold mornings.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

SO will get life-size 22X27 photograph
at Ensminger's:
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

If you wish your Sewing Machine re-
paired go to j L. Cross.
ROBBINS is retailing all kinds of canned
fruits at wholesale prices. EFT
FRESH Figs, Dates, and Desert RalSlns,
at the Post-otfice Store
LIVE GEESE FEATHERS at Marquette's
Furniture Store. If
THE celebrated Althouse & Wheeler
Wind Mill, for sale by j. L. Cross,
CALIFORNIA winter pears at the Post
office Store.
S. will get an Sx10 ink picture at Ems
minger's.
THE finest of cigars and tobacco, at the
Post-office Store
SO will get life-size 22X27 photograph
at Ensmingers:
So for an SX10 photograph in good
frame at Ensminger's.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10
Report Of the independence Public
Schools, for tho Month Ending
March !3d, 1876.

THos. W. GRAYDoN, Superintendent.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

NoTICE.-I have for rent safe for the
deposition of corpse, to preserve them
from modification, which can be had on
reasonable terms. Apply to
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

CALIFORNIA winter pears at the Post
office Store
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

THE celebrated Althouse & Wheeler
Wind Mill, for sale by j. L. Cross.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-03-10

THE finest of cigars and tobacco, at the
Post office Store.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-04-06

waters. Nothing was in sight except
that single little sail shining against
the light, and fitting, fitting away.ss'
Bronze. never moved, and his ewes
never turned from the little boat that
had gone and left Nm There. An hour
drifted by, and ere long the sand, htth:
erto 50 smooth and beautifully ribbed,
grew moist and glistened with the
CLEAN Of water, like eyes that fill with
tears. Bronze never saw hez only
watched the far off boat. "A little la.
ter the water gpshed above the. sand,
and gathering in 4 frail, ripping edge
OF foam rolled up against the rock.
And still he never saw, for still. he
watched the boat. A while, and the
water grew in volume, and all around
the tide rose silently about the rocks
and stones. gliding and glancing in all
the channels of the shore, until the
sands were covered.
The waters rose till they. touched
the rock; but he never moved.
Stretched out upon the stone. guarding
the things which his mistress had left
in his care, and with his eyes fastened
on the sail which. rose against the
light on the distant horizon, lie waited
for death. .'.'.
His mistress had not forgotten her
faithful companion. As soon as she
reached the tishing-smack where the
sick woman was she begged the sailor
to go back and see to Bronze. He
went, and as he neared the rock he
saw the brave dog awaiting death.
Just as the sailor, straining his weary
arms to reach the shore, came in sight
of it, a great wave surged over the dog,
breaking upon him and sweeping him
away. He rose, grasping in his teeth
the basket of weeds and shells. He
had waited until the last. Driven
from the post which he would not for
sake, the love of life awoke in him,
and of his own will he struggled
against death.
Three times he sank, three times he
rose.
The sea was now strong, and deep
and swift of pace, rushing madly in;
and he was numbered with shells and
the weighty basket with it's sea-weeds,
which yet he had never yielded be-
cause it had been entrusted to him by
his mistress. The sailor. weary
though he was, bent to the oar, while
he shouted words of cheer to the
brave dog battling with the waves.
And to his joy, before faithful Bronze
was sucked down by the hungry waves,
he grasped his collar aud pulled him,
spent and painting, into the skiff, grasp
ing still the basket in his teeth. And
then the sailor rowed YEARLY and
slowly through the gathering night tc
the tishing-smack, where Miss Gladys
as ministering angel, was tending his
| ailing wife. With joy she welcomed
the companion of her solitary wander
| ings, and when she heard the story OF
his faithfulness, even unto death, she
threw her arms around his neck anC
caressed him, resolving never again t.
put his fidelity and obedience to 81
! terrible test.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-04-06
THE FIRESIDE.
MARCH MEASURE.


March March! March They are coming
In troops, to the tune of the wind; -
Red-headed woodpeckers drumming, -
Gold-crested thrushes behind;
Sparrows in brown jackets hopping
Past every gateway door;
Finches with crimson caps stopping
Just where they stopped years before. >;
March March! March! They are slipping
Into their places at last
Little white 1ily-buds, dripping
Under the showers that fall fast;
Buttercups, violets, roses, !"
snow-drop, and blue-bell aud pink, -
Throng upon throng Of sweet posies,
Bending the dewdrops to drink.
March! March! March! They will hurry
Forth at the wild bugle sound
Blossoms and birds in furry,
Fluttering all Oyer the ground.
Hang out your flags, birch and willow!
Shake out your red tassels, larch!
Glass-blades, up from your earth::pillow!
Hear who is calling you-March!