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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-12-20

The CLOSING ScENE.-sJohnson, the Off.
Ger says you were dunk, and that you
haven't drawn a sober breath for week.
How Is that johnson ~
:. Yer Honor, " said johnson, as he dfJrped
one arm over the rail and leaned back heavily
on tho policeman who supported him By the
shoulder, = Yer Honor, it's true i've been
drunk for week, as you say, am haven't i
word to say to defend myself. res been III III
this ere COURT guess = hundred times before,
And every time | asked yer Honor 10 lst ms
off light. But this time don't have no fear,
You can send me up for ten days or ton years!
it's all one now.'' e
AS he spoke he brushed away tear with
his hat. and as he paused he coughed a dry.
racking cough, and drew his battered coat
closer about his throat. 81 ss9
"When went up BEFORE he continued.
Il always counted the Hours till I'd coplas' III
This time III count the blocks to Potter's
Field. I'm most gone, Judge. si
He paushed again, and looked down upon his
almost shoeless feet
when was a little country boy, my moth
or used to say to me Charlie, IL yon want
70 be man, never touch liquor p am Ans.
wered No. mother, I never will it'd Kept
that promise, you an me wouldn't have been
so well acquainted, Judge. II could only be
boy again for half a day if could 90 into
the school-house just once moro and ses the
Boys and girls as used to see them in the old
days, could lie right down here and die hap
Ply. But il is too late. Send mo Up Judge,
Make 1t tel days or make 1t for life. 1t don't
make no difference. One way would be as
short as the other. All ask now is TO die
alone. I've been in crowded tenements for
years. If can be alone fof little while be-.
fore 60 I'll die contsfitedi
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-12-20

Letting WELL 1LoNE.-"oh, Mary, the
wells got broke, and we can't get no water !;
and oh, hain't it prime Feyther says as
praps we shan't ave to wash for fortnight"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-12-20

The most infallibls way Of preventing 8
kitchen door from breaking is said b be to
engage servvnt girl whose sweetheart ccsnes
to the house to see her.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-12-20

Fishmonger to thrifty housewife " Fish
is dear, num- Hits a gettinp very scarce in
conscience O. these ere aqueriums.'
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-12-20

A Hoboken woman is SO clearly that she
uses two rolling pins, one for the pie crus,
and the other for her husbands head.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-12-20

Some people cannot dive 10 happiness with
four horses, and others can reach the goal on
foot
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-12-20

A Boston beggar can solicit in fifteen Ian
guages, but he can't say saw horse in en'
language.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-12-20

The average life Of sheep is ten years
cows, fifteen !; hogs; fifteen; and horses, no
used as Beasts Of burden, twenty.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08
That Cough !! Stop It'll!

From the sale of $4,000 bottles of
HALE's CoUGH CORDIAL, sold in the north
west within the past year, on q guarantee
to refund the money in case of a failure
to cure, there were less than so bottles re-
turned being less than failure in thou
sand. This fact speaks volumes in favor
of this wonderful remedy for Coughs,
Colds, Sore Threats, Bronchitis, Asthma
&C. Physicians everywhere acknowledge
their surprise at the wonderful results
from the use Of this medicine. We au-
thorize P Tabor Il Son to warrant cure
or return the money in case of Il failure to
after using one-half the bottle tits very
pleasant to the taste, making it very
desirable remedy for children 11.46y1
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08

PERsoNAL.-W VIM. What returned with
his family last week from an extended
visit to eastern points,
Miss s. E. Romans, who has been en-
gagged in keeping boarding house in
Philadelphia during the Exposition, re-
turned TO this city last week. Mrs.
Woodruff also returned at the same time.
WE are pleased to notice the face of
Peter Hunt again on our streets. 1t will
be remembered that he has been confined
for some time with broken leg, which
has so far healed as to allow him to be
around again with the assistance of a
crutch.
Miss MAY BEMIs, is home from Cornell
College for few weeks vacation. Sht
reports the Independence delegation te
the school improving finely.
District Attorney Powers and family
have gone east on visit to their ole
home in New York State.
DR.. Robinson is at Independence, at
tending meeting Of the Trustees of thu
Insane Asylum sst Union Gazette.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08
AT the suggestion of some parti

AT the suggestion of some parties, l
would call the attention Of our citizens to
the very destitute circumstances OF Thos.
Ryan and family. Their home, with
nearly all its contents, was recently en-
tirely consumed by fire. There was no
insurance upon the property and the lots
are encountered by mortgage This
family, including five small children, lave
but a scant supply of clothing, no shell
ter, no food and no money. In spite Of
the reasons that may be urged for not
assisting them, it seems that the case of
those children, at least, should appeal to
the sympathies and charity of cur peo-
pie. | would suggest that any parties
WHO wish to contribute in any way to re-
lieve the present wants of the family,
leae such contributions at the store of
r. O'Brien. d. D. HoLDRIDGE,
Mayor
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08

LEAP YEAR PARTY.-Thc ladies Leap
Year Party at Lcytze's Hall, last evening,
proved the most enjoyable affair of the
season. The ladies had determined to
provide everything needful for the enter
tainment OF the gentlemen and they sue
ceeded admirably. The gentlemen, fully
approaching their peculiar position, and
wholly alive to the situation, received the
courtesies at the hands of the fair ones
with grace that did them great credit.
Altogether, it was pronounced by all to
be splendid affair. and will be remem-
bered long.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08
STRANGE But TRUE.-Your cough is

STRANGE But TRUE.-Your cough is
killing you! Is your life worth 20 cents?
If so, use DR.. Seth Arnold's Cough Killer,
the great eradicator of all Lung Diseases.
1t is superior to all other remedies yet
discovered for Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat,
Whooping Cough, Group and all diseases
of the Throat and Lungs. Price, % cts,
so cents, and $1.00. Call at Tabor &
Sons Drug Store, Independence, Iowa,
and obtain bottle. If relief is not af-
forded, money refunded. Two doses
will reliece the most seuere case. A sure
speedy, and perfectly safe remedy, prov
ed by trial to excel any other in the
world. Remember it is warranted.
Arnold's Diarrhea Balsam, % and 80
cents.
Arnold's Bilious Balsam Mandrake
Pills, operating without pain or sickness.
COMPOUNDED by the DR.. Seth Arnold's
Medical Corporation, Woonsocket, X. &.
inf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08

Our cotemporary across the street, re.
joices in the possession of a patron who
not only pays his subscription account
promptly, but who yearly brings the edl-
tor fat turkey, and sometimes two. We
advise our neighbor to cherish that sub
scrlber, for he is a pearl above price.
His faithfulness in obeying the 18th COM
mandmcnt, "Pay the Printer" gives as
surance of his possession Of all the other
virtues. The example OF such men
IS needed 10 correct the evils of this degen.
crate age, and we hope that our neighbor
will not suffer him to hide his light be.
meath bushel. With feeble hope,
that the seed may not fall on stony
ground, we commend the example Of this
model newspaper patron to our subscribe
ers,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08

FRE.-Last Wednesday evening. about
half past one O'Clock, the house and sal.
DON of Mrs. Ryan, ON the west side OF
the river, near the Burlington depot, was
discovered to be in flames. The alarm
was quickly given, and the fire depart
ment was soon on the ground. A stream
of water from the steamer would soon
have qucnched the flames, but, just as il
had got fairly started, the water gave ou
and before another supply could be OBJ
tanned, the building was in ashes. W.
did not learn the loss
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08
NOTICE

The beautiful military allie
gorical drama, the UNION
SPY. will be repeated on Sat-
urday evening, Dec. 9th, by
request of some of our citi-
zens, including many from the
country and neighboring
towns. The admission will
be placed at, adults Is cents,
children Is cents. It is very
much wished that the farmers
and others residing out of
town may see this beautiful
drama, hence the low price of
admission. Come and bring
your entire family and spend
an evening proftably.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08
Notice OF Proving Will.

sTATE OF d loWn Fes Gssv, er G0"T
To ALL WHOM IT MAY CoNcERN:
XOU are hereby notified that an instrument in
i writing, purporting to be the last Will and
Testament OF John Goddard, deceased, late OF
Fairbank township, Buchanan county, Iowa, was
opened and read III open Court on the Sd day Of
November, 1875, and Monday the 10Th day of Feb
ruary 1877, was fixed by the Court for proving
and admitting the same to probate.
Witness my hand aud the seal Of the
Il. ST. Circuit Court in and for said county,
this 18th day Of November, 1876.
1Sw3 D. L. SMITH. Clerk Circuit Court.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08

THE Independence Guards gave a pa
rade last Monday afternoon on our prin-
clpal streets The boys were equipped
with uniform and arms, and made a very
fine appearance. 1t was the intention of
the company TO give the manual of arms,
but owing to the GOODNESS of the day, it
was omitted When the boys shall have
received their full uniforms, they need
not be ashamed to exhibit themselves
anywhere in the State.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08

THE Conservative suggests series of
card socables for the benefit of the poor
of our city, and thinks that "a little inno-
cent euchre playing would draw" We
cordially endorse the proposition general
ly, but would suggest that there is more
of the dynamic quality in draw poker"
We heave this in as a mere suggestion;
We prefer pitch"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08
Church and soorety Directory.

PREsBYTERIAN--W. B. Phelps, Pastor. Sab
bath service, 1o3O A. NJ. and TOO 2. N. Sab
bath School, IL O'Clock. Prayer meeting. wed
ncsday evening at 7:0o,
METHODIST EPISCOPAL-D. Shelter, Pastor
Sabbath service, 1890 A. NJ. and 700 r N
sabbath School, II NJ. Prayer meeting Wed
nesday evening at 200
CONGREGATIONAL-L. W. Brirtnall Pastor,
Sabbath service. 10 80 A. NJ and Z 100 7. SAD
bath school, IL M. Prayer meeting, Wednes-
day evening, at zoo.
BAPTIsT-F. A. Marsh. Pastor Sabbath ser,
vice, 10 40 A. NJ. and TOO p NJ: Sabbath school
at 1900 N. Prayer meeting, "Wednesday even
ing at 200.
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL-Thos; b. Kemp, Rector
Regular Sunday service morning and evening
wednesday evening. Sunday school lmmed!-
ately after morning service.
GERMAN INSTRUMENTATION G. Schalble,
Pastor. Services st 1880 A. NJ and 700 P. NJ.
Sabbath school 1t 100 p. N. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening at7:S0
CATHOLICISM JOHN THE EVANGELIST. Pastor
Rev. John L. Gosker. Services every Sunday
Low Mass At S,i .. M High Mass at 1Ols a. n
Sunday school ut 300 p. m. vespers at 3:o"
D. m Evening services occasionally.
EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATIONS Knoll, Pas
tor. Sabbath service. 10 :3OA. NJ. Prayer meet
ing Wednesday at 700 P. NJ.
I.o.o.F
INDEPENDENCE LODGE, No. lac, l. o. Q. +.
Meets every Monday evening, at O'Clock:
Members in good standing are cordially invited
to attend.
FRANK NEWELL Sec v FRED SMITH, n. G.
]. J. TRAVIS, Treas. n. X. EASTMAN, '. &.
INDEPENDENCE ENCAMPMENT, No Sc, I. q.
O. F-Meets the second and fourth ThurscG
In each month Z. H. WALLACE I. J.
WILL Few. Scribe.
AT & A. NJ.
INDEPENDENCE LODGE, No. 81, F. & A. NJ.
Meets at Masonic Hail. on Wednesday. on or
before the full moon in each month 49, ,
W. G DoNNAN, w. NJ.
d s. DEERING, Sec'y
AHOLIAB CHAPTER, No. 81, II. A. M.-Meets
at Masonic Hall on Thursday, on or after the
full moon in each month.
G. B. wAENE, sec'y.
A. o. U. W.
EVERGREEN LODGE, No. s4:-Meets every
Friday evening at the Lodge Room, over E.
n WEIGH Co. g store Main St
OFFICERS.
Gro. b. WARNE. W. NJ w. ). LUTHER, G. F.
D. Il. SANFORD, o. W II. JosLIN, r.
A. C. GILLIAN Financier. Z. s. WILCOX, Receiver.
SCHILLER LODGE, No. go, D: o. Il. Meets
every Tuesday evening. at Stoughton Hall, at Z
O'Clock. GEO STEINNETZ, " d.
ANTOINE HoLzER, Secy.
l. o. G. T.
INDEPENDENCE LODGE, No SIS. - Meets at
Stoughton Hall. every Thursday evening. VS.
itors in the city belonging to the Order are cor
N' G. H HILL, W. C. T.
c. n. SMITH. W. S.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08

A NEW time table on the Illinois Cen
trail Railroad went into effect this week,
by which the noon passenger from the
east, arrives a short time later, and other
trains likewise. 1t was occasioned by
the necessity of running trains slower
during the winter months. The change
will be published in the BULLETIN next
week
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08

LOO. F. OFFICERS. The election {
officers of Independence Lodge, No. IA
10. O, F. held Dec. 4th, resulted in Il
choice ef the following gentlemen
NJ. r. Eastman-N. G.
F. Megow-V. G.
w. E. Fcw-Recording Sec'y.
J.J. Travis-Treasurer
Seth Ncwman-Permanent Scc'y.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08

AN address delivered at the Madison
Township Fair, by A. Bush, ESQ, will
be found on the fourth page. tits well
considered and well written essay upon
topics calculated to improve the condi-
ton of the farming community, and en-
nance the dignity of the agricultural pro-
fession, supplemented by an interesting
description of what he saw at the Centen-
NAL Exposition.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08
Champion Farm for Sale.

offer for sale what is known as the Gaylord
farm. consisting Of $50 acres. lying in Middle
field township, Buchanan county, Iowa, and with
in one mile OF Winthrop Station, on the ILL., Cen
trail Railroad For stock and grain farm It IS
unsurpassed Buffalo Creek runs through it.
There il a proper amount OF frst-class arabic
land on the same. The balance is good grass
land. All the land is under fence and in cultiva-
ton. There are two dwelling houses; one large
barn. and one smaller; cribs and pens sufficient
for The place. would prefer to sell 1t as whole,
but il desired, will sell in parcels. -
One.third OF purchase money cash. the bal
ance on three TO five years at eight per cent. inter
"st Eor information address, LAKE & HARMON,
i"'' ROBERT WATSON,
,otoms Milwaukee. Wis.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08

THE Waterloo Reporter heads its list of
marriage licenses sued in November,
Preparing for Winter" Does the Re
porter mean to intimate that the hymen-
cal partnerships are only to hold good I'M
til warm weather. mere economic ar.
rangement to save the expense of blank
els and warming nanSH
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08
What Pays

TT PAYS every Manufacturer, Mer.
L chant, Mechanic, Inventor, Far.
mer,or Professional ma n. to keep inform
ed on all the improvements and discoveries OF the
age.
1T PAYS the head Of every family to introduce
into his household newspaper that is instructive,
one that fosters taste for inves legation, and pro.
notes thought and encourages discussion among
tbay ba,,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08

THE Ladies' Aid Society, of the NJ. L.
church, will give an entertainment in the
Lecture room of that church, Tuesday
evening, Dec. IL. Oysters, music, char
AIDES and tableaux are on the programme,
Come and see. Admission, 10 cents.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08

WE desire to acknowledge with thanks
the generous offer of Bro. Barnhart to
supply us with turkey, the next time
our delinquent subscribers fail to con-
meet. Unfortunately, we have nothing
with which to reciprocatc the neighborly
courtesy, except our old Shanghai rooster;
but we have noticed on several occasions
that our editorial friend is not partial to
our rooster. Fact is, hei IS tough, but he
is healthy
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08

PROF. HEINRICHs had better quit the
of his mild winter" we are afraid his
rough weather is not manufactured short
of the artic circle \ blizzard is blow
ing from the northwest at the rate OF
fifty miles an hour, which creeps into the
very marrow of the bones of all who
have the temerity to brave it. 1t is the
toughest day in two years. Tally one
for Tice
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08

POCKET Book LosT.-Somewherc on
the road to Brandon, within three miles
of Independence, a Leather Pocket Book,
containing between $50 and $50 in cur
rency, belonging to a widow lady. The
finder will be rewarded by leaving the
same at o. Fonda's store or at the BULLE
TIN office
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08
TIE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN

which has been published weekly for the last
thirty-one years, does this, to an extent beyond
that OF any other publication IN fact it is the only
weekly paper published in the United States, de-
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and new discoveries in the arts and sciences.
Every number is profusely illustrated and its
contents embrace the latest and most interesting
information pertaining to the Industrial. Mechan-
ical, and scientifca progress of the world; de-
scriptions with beautiful engravings Of new in
ventions new implements, new processes, and
improved industries Of all kinds; useful notes.
recipes, suggestions and advices by practical writ
ers, for workmen and employers in all the various
arts, forming a complete repertory of new inven-
tions and discoveries; containing weekly record
not only of the progress OF the industrial arts in
our own country, but also of all new discoveries
and inventions in every branch of Engineering,
Mechanics, and Sciences abroad.
The Scientific American has been the
foremost of all industrial publications for the
past thirty one years. 1t is the Oldest, largest,
cheapest, and the best weekly illustrated paper
devoted to Engineering, Mechanics, Chemistry,
New Inventions, Science and Industrial Progress,
published in the world.
The practical Recipes are worth ten times the
subscription price, and for the shop and house
will save many times the cost of subscription.
Merchants Farmers, Mechanics, Engineers, In
yentors, Manufacturers. Chemists, Lovers of Sci
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Scientific 6msrican useful to them. 1t
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January list, 1877.
years number contains 1872 pages and several
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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08

WE call attention to the advertisement
of Mrs DR., Betsey Egglcston, in another
column in this issue. She is highly spok-
ell of by the press, and we advise all af-
fllcted to give her a call. Rooms over II.
OBrien's dry goods store.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08

A Coop OPENING. ANYONE with suf-
ficient capital, who understands the hard
ware business, can find splendid open
here in that branch Of business-one, we
are confident, not equaled in the State.
Our exchanges will confer favor by
making note of this fact. Address the
editor Of this paper. Center Point Mr.
1.Or
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08

BoRToN & ELLIOTT haye moved their
new Photograph Gallery to new and spa
cious quarters in the new 1ekel building,
corner OF Main and Chatham streets,
where they are prepared to do first-class
work for all who may favor them with a
y;o;t IOWA
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08
Tax Redemption.

To JACK HILTON AND NANCY CULVER
You are hereby notified that on the 9Th day OF
October 1879, John Getchell bid off at tax sale lot
8 in Jesup. Buchanan county, and afterwards
transferred his certificate to the same to ID. ID.
Holdridge. The right Of redemption will expire
and deed to the same will be made unless re-
deemed within ninety days from the complete ser
vice hereof. ID. ID. HOLDRIDGE
Indenendence. Nov Gath, 1876 1Sw3
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08

Go TOT. T. Olmstead's No. ~ Main
street, for Minneapolis, Mimi, Extra
Flour and the White Rose Flour OF Norm
ern Iowa, also choice Buck Wheat Flour
Mason CITY. Iowa. ]. T. OLMsTEAD.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08

THE West Union Gdzette announces
this week that it will reduce its subscrip-
ton price to 81 so per year. If we knew
any thing about it, we should say that the
Gazette was worth So so to any farmer in
Fayette County.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-08
Insure With
J0SLlN,
The INSURANCE MAN.
Referees Sale.
original Notice.

=, . ,,... r..:a In the Circuit
'LA"'NpA ".NH'"' i"l'ih' Court of Buchanan
Co., Ia, February
JAMES Sho'i' Deieh""''' term A. D. 1877.
To SAID DEFENDANT
You are hereby notified that there is now on
Ale in the Office Of the clerk ofthe Circuit Court OF
Buchanan county, Iowa. the petition Of Clarinda
Winsor the plaintiff aforesaid claiming of you
the sum of seven hundred dollars principal, and
interest and fifty dollars attorney fee, as mon
ey Justly due from you on six 9romissory notes.
Also asking the foreclosure of mortgage given
to secure the same on the west half of the north
west quarter of section six, township eighty nine,
range ten west, in Buchanan county, Iowa.
You are also notified that unless you appear
thereto and defend before noon of the second day
Of the February term Of said Circuit Court of Blu
chanan county, to be held at Independence, in
said county, on the 10th day of February, A. D..
1877. default will be entered against you and
Judgment rendered thereon.
ID. D. HOLDRfDGE,
1Sw4 Attorney for Plaintiff