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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-01-10

MIND READING, PSYCHOMANCf
MI Fascination, Soul Charming, Me>me-
Tism and Marriage Guide, showing now
either sex may ascInate ana gam Tue
love and affection of any person they
choose instantly, 100 pages. BY mail 5Oc's.
Hunt 4 Co., l3O 5. eth ST., Phila. Pa.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-01-10

LADIES Seamless Side Lace Shoes,
inst received at /. V. BLoNps,
ll35 Main Street,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-30

INFANTIcIDE?-Abou 8 o'clock, yester-
day morning, parties who went to the
river to draw water, discovered in the
shallow water, close to the east shore, a
few rods below the bridge, the fetus of a
male child, of about five months develop
ment. 1t was perfectly formed, was not
bruised in any way, and with it was the
placenta and part Of the umbilical cord.
1t had no offensive smell, and apparently
had been in the water out few hours
1t was undoubted the victim of an abor-
ton, but who the guilty parties are is still
a mystery. The theory was first preached
that it was thrown from the bridge the
night before, but its condition prccludes
that. A lady who lives on the west side
of the river, saw, very early Yesterday
morning, woman, barefooted, approach
the river at the spot where the child was
found, carrying large wooden pail, the
contents of which she seemed to be de
posting in the water. The Identification
of this woman would probably lead to the
solution of the mystery. The body was
taken from the river by the Marshal and
buried in the Cemetery, after DR.. Hunt
the Coroner, had viewed it and noted its
condition. This discovery is probably
the sequel to some sad tale of shame and
quilt.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-30
From Westburg.

WEsTBURG, June 81, 1876.
ED. BULLETIN:-The chinch bugs arc
destroying our grain in some localities,
but we pay no attention to that as we are
preparing to celebrate on the 4th. We
met some months ago and arranged a
programme which we intended to follow,
but for various reasons we are unable to
do SO.
In the first place tile Poet went back on
US; said he would not ride the cow unless
we would furnish him with saddle; nei-
ther would he consent to our meeting in
his sheep pasture, as he feared some of
the Winthrop Office seekers might be there
and steal his sheep.
Then Byron attended the Centennial
Tea Party and drank so much tea and ate
so many roast ''pigs, pumpkin pies and
other things too numerous to mention,
that he has taken the "colic below the
stomach" and will be unable to leave
Winthrop.
AS these two luminaries cannot be with
us, we have concluded, after due consld-
Grafton, to 60 to Independence and have a
grand time. We are patriotic and must
celebrate.
Westburg has sent Mr.. Dunlap, life
insurance agent, to the Centennial; not
that we think he Will be awarded the
premium, but we wanted to get rid Of
him. Some entertain doubts rs to wheth
er he will stay there or not. LEX.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-30
THE MONITOR AND THE RAM.-O1

THE MONITOR AND THE RAM.-One of
dence Day in this city, will be repre-
sentation in miniature upon the placid
waters of the mill pond, of the memora-
BILE duel in Chesapeake Bay between the
first Monitor and the Mcrrimac Consid-
cradle time and expense have already been
spent in preparation for the event. A
Monitor has already been built, Burr's
paddle wheel pleasure boat will be fitted
up to play the part of the rebel ram, and
the other arrangements have been so per-
fected, that it is believed no hitch will
occur in the programme, which is as fol
lows: At the appointed hour, the Mcrri-
mac will steam out from behind the head
of the Island and bearing down upon a
number of boats rugged as ships, with
paper sails, &C., placed at convenient in
tervals, will pour broadsides INTO them
with bombs, ram them and finally set
them on fire She will then engage the
shore batteries, and n vigorous exchange
of fire works will ensuc. By this time
she will have reached the foot OF the
island when she will meet her fate in the
shape of the Monitor. Then will como
the exciting feature of the whole. Then
the battle will rage with savage fury
The Merrimac retreating, will get aground,
the "Cheese Box" in the meantime pour
ing hot shot into her, until finally, her
magazine is reached and she blows up
into several small pieces, and victory
crowns the Union champion. All of
which is respectfully submitted.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-30

On our second page will be found
the campaign prospectus of the Chicago
Tribune, by all odds the ablest. most i'll
dependent, courageous, and the nearest
right in its expressions of political opin
ions among all the great papers of Chica
go. 1t is bringing its great ability and
energy to bear in the pending political con
test for the election of Hayes and Wheeler,
whom 1t regards as fit representatives OF
the political reforms it has so ably and
consistently advocated. 1t will prove a
host in the contest, and command at
tentlon and influence in quarters where
the machine press would only meet with
deserved contempt. We advise our read
ers to subscribe for the Tribune during
the campaign.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-30
Gained Fifteen Pounds in Two
Months.

A prominent merchant of this place
gained fifteen pound in two months, after
taking six bottles of BOWS Liver Cure. =
Nearly all diseases arise from deranged
condition of the Stomach and Liver, caus-
ing Liver Complaints, Sick Headache,
Dyspepsia, Constipation, Jaundico, hheu'
matism, Fits, Kidney Complaints, &C.
BOWS Liver Cure is purely vegetable, con-
tanning the extracts of some rare herbs.
1t seems to restore the gastric vigor which
is so necessary to perfect digestion, re-
moving torpidity OF the Liver, cleansing
the system bile, producing perfect assimi-
lation of the food, consequently you gain
in flesh. We will pay reward of $500
for any case of sick or bilious headache
which this medicine will not cure. Don't
fail to try it. Sold and warranted BY Ia
Dor s. Son. u-4oy!
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-30
Sidewalk Notice.

Be ii Resoiued by the city Council Of the city o.
Independence, Io'cd, That the owner or owners OF
lots abutting on or lying alongside Of the North
side Of South street, in the city of independence
Iowa. from North street to the west line Of the
German Presbyterian church building be and are
hereby required to construct sidewalk five feet
and four inches wide, of 2-inch pine plank
laid crosswise three strngers not less than two
inches by four inches in size in front of or along
side of their respective premises. Said sidewalk
to be laid to conform to the surface OF the street
now graded, the same to be built under the
direction OF the Street Commissioner,
Now unless the said sidewalk is built within
thirty days from the date hereof above provided
the City Clerk shall advertise for proposals tC
build the same, and the cost OF SO building sale
walk shall be assessed to and collected from
the lot or lots in front OF which the same is 81
built
Independence, Iowa, June &c, 1876.
~ hereby certify that the foregoing res
olution was adopted by the City Council
IL.f. at their regular meeting, held June 26
| 1876. Witnes. my hand and seal.
~ 49w2 G. b. SMEALLIE. City Clerk,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-30

THE NATIONAL FLAG.--Parties who may
desire to manufacture their own flags for
the Fourth or the coming political cam,
paign should observe the due proportions
as fixed by army regulations for the Unit
ed States garrison flag, which is the stand,
ard for general use. Said flag is SO feet
long and 20 feet wide, or in that proper
ton, the width being tive-ninths of the
length. There are 10 stripes, each out
side stripe being a red. The Union, OF
blue field, containing 3S stars, is one-third
of the flag in length and in width extends
to the lower edge of the fourth rcd stripe
from the top.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-30
Murder will Out.

A few years ago august Flower" was
discovered to be a certain cure for Dys-
pepsia and Liver Complaint, few thin
dyspeptics made known to their friends
how easily and quickly they had been
cured by its use. The great merits OF
GREENS AUGUST FLOWER became her.
aided through the county by one sufferer
to another, until, without advertising, its
sale has become immense. Druggists in
EVERY TOWN In the United States are
selling it. No person suffering with Sour
Stomach, Sick Headache, Costiveness, Pal
pitation of the Heart, Indigestion, low
spirits, ETC., can take three doses without
relief. Go to your druggist, G. r. Wal
lace, and get bottle for rs cents and try
it. Sample bottles 10 cents. 11-33eow
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-30

EN- WEIGH & Co. are now prepared
to buy all tho good butter that may be
offered, paying the highest price In cash.
They want 100 tons, and parties having
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 ciuy. Give them a call.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-30

MORE IMPROVED SwINE.-Our readers
know Mr.. A. McGowen, Of Sunny Side,
in this county, as most intelligent, indie
fatigable, and successful breeder Of i'm
proved swine. Another illustration of
his enterprise and liberality in that direc-
ton has just come to our Knowledge
Mr.. McGowen, reading in an agricultural
paper that D. NJ Magic, of Butler county,
Ohio, had sold his fine boar King Will
liam" to Mr.. Munfurt, of Indiana, for
the sum of 1926, Immediately wrote to
Mr.. Magic to reserve for him the first
choice boar pig sired by" King William"
The animal arrived few days since, and
although he cost $50, Mr.. MCGOWAN is
more than satisfied with his purchase. -
He would like to have all interested in
swine breeding, and especially his Bcrk-
shire friends, call and see his now acquis-
ition.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-30

BLACK HILLS TRIBUNE.-We are indebt-
cd to one of our Independence gold seek
ers at the Black Hills, J. s. Phillips, for
the first number of new 1G column pa
per with the above designation, published
by X 5. Burke & Co. at Crooks City,
Black Hills, d. Il 1t Is the first journal.
istic enterprise in the new EldoradO, and
is well printed and full of information re-
speeding that region. Its subscription
price is $500 per year. Crooks City,
which is named after the gallant officer of
that name, is situated among the foot
hills, at the point where the Whitcwood
River debouches from the Black Hills. 1t
was laid out May 10Th, and has already IS
houses and growing and prosperous
business. Referring to the mines in the
vicinity of Crooks City, the Tribune
says:
The mines in this gulch are all good,
but are not as yet extensively worked,
most of the miners being inexperienced
and without funds to 60 into them in the
manner that would eventually prove the
most profitable. They need. money from
the very start, and consequently are
obliged to work on such portions of their
claims as will pay and work easiest
However, some of them have got enough
ahead to commence opening their claims
in the proper manner. The average yield
per man is said to be at least IS to $40
per day, while some of them are taking
out fabulous amounts, as much as $500
being taken out IN one day by four men.
There are, it is estimated, about four
thousand men on the diggings in this re-
gion, all of whom have money enough to
live on, and all are able to get work if
they will take it, but us is usually the case,
the most of them will work for wages
long enough to raise a GRUB stake" as
they call it, when they will start out on a
prospecting tour for themselves. These
men form the population, whose trade is
depended upon to build up this town as
we'll as the various other places in this
part of the Hills.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-30

RATIFICATIoN-The Democracy of this
city attempted to enthuse last evening
over the nomination of Tilden, but the
attempt was much of a failure. They
took up contribution among the faithful
to buy powder, set Jim Glass to firing min
ute guns, printed posters and got out the
band, and the result of the whole labored
effort was that from $50 to 200 people,
fully one half of them Republicans, as
sembled in front of the European Hotel,
at the hour specified. The first orator
was Judge Roszell, who spoke short
half hour without animation or cnthu-
siasm. The only departure from the
set form of Democratic speeches was the
allusion to the candidates. The Judge
extolled Tildcn to the skies as the model
reformer of the age, the Hercules who
had cleaned the Awgean stables of the
New York Tammany ring, sc. Referring
to Hayes, he was compelled to acknowl-
edge that he was q man of unimpcach-
able record and character. But his OBJ
lection to him was, that he had not, like
Tilden, conspicuously drawn upon himself
the enmity of the peoples enemies. The
Judge forgot to tell his audience that Til
den was In full accord and confidence of
Tweed and Tammany up to the time that
the New York Times commenced the war
upon them, and that it was only after the
Committee of Seventy had held two or
three meetings, and the people had been
thoroughly aroused, that Mr.. Tilden found
his conscience impelling him to Join the
movement Up to that time he had been
anything but "hated by the peoples enc
mics" Mr. Tilden became a reformer
when reform became popular, and when
it was the most available means of making
capital for himself as candidate for the
Presidency. AT the close of Judge Ros-
zcll's remarks, Hasner called for three
cheers, to which about one-third of the
crowd responded, quite Justify. The next
speaker was City Attorney Hasner, who
for fifteen minutes spoke in his usual bril-
liant lucid, fascinating and eloquent man
nor. Reform" was his theme, and the
reader has only to remember how BETTING
an orator for such u subject he is, to OBJ
tain an adequate idea Of the electrifying
effect of his pungent sentences. At the
close, he called for three cheers for Tilden
and Hendricks. The majority of the
crowd were too full of deep emotion for
utterancc, but half dozen, more or less,
reckless of the consequences, and utterly
carried away with Hasner's brilliant per-
Torrance, responded with cheer that
sounded like dying wall. So ended the
Democratic ratification.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-30

THE FOURTH AT WINTHROP In com
pliance with the Presidents Proclamation,
service, including an address and appro
pirate music, will be held at the Baptis,
church, in Winthrop. A basket picnic
and other exercises suitable to the occa
sion will then be held in the beautiful
Elm Grove west Of town All are invited
PER ORDER OF Con-.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-30

THE attention of our readers in town
and county is called to the advertisement
in this issue of E. Gardner, who has
opened an extensive stock of boots and
shoes in the Hageman building, three
doors west of the Post office. Mr.. Gard
ner is selling goods at extremely low
prices, and guarantees satisfaction. He
also offers his services as auctioneer, in
which business he has long experience
Give him a call.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-30

THE Vindicator says that the horse
owners of Jesup were much disturbed a
few days since by the appearance and
movements of party of tramps, who
were seen peering around among the barns
and sheds. The alarm was raised that a
gang of horse thieves were about to make
a raid upon the town, and an impromptu
vigilance committee was raised which
only relaxed its watch when the suspic-
ious tramps struggled themselves into a
box car to steal o ride to the next town.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-30

BENEVOLENT people about town are just
now extending sympathy to two individu-
ais. They are commissioning the editor
of the Conservative for recent manifesto
tons of imbecility, and Hasner on &C
count of his speech at the ratification
meeting We think that there is hope
that our editorial friend may possibly re-
cover so as to have occasional flashes of
good sense. We are not quite prepared
to speak SO hopefully of the other case.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-30

THE labored effort of our contemporary
across the way, in its issue of this week,
to say something pungent Or witty Is posi-
lively painful to behold, and yet the re-
suit hardly rises to the dignity of twaddle
We much prefer to be run through with
the keen rapier Of wit than to be bclabor
ed over the head with fools baublc. -
Yet we doubt not that our neighbor seized
the weapon best suited to his hand. Fol
him the advice of the clown in Hamlet:
"Cudgel thy brains no more about it,
for your dull ass will not mend his pace
with beating"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-30
A Cure Of Pnoumonia--An Editors
Testimony.
OFFICE OF THE INTER-OCEAN, !
ru,c.,n Iupo O- 1879

OFFICE OF THE INTER OCEAN,
CHICAGO, June 81, 1879.
DIR. s. D. Howe Dear Sir:--A few
days since l was attacked by something
like pneumonia, suffered great pain,
with oppression in breathing and general
prostration. l decided to test the efficacy
of your remedy known as Arabian Milk
Cure and Arabian Tonic The Milk Cure
gave immediate relief to my respiratory
organs, causing me to expectorate freely
and lift great weight from my lungs
l have also used the tonic somewhat with
good results. Your medicines have in
my case brought such speedy relief that l
take great pleasure in recommending
them to all who may be similarly afflicted.
Wishing you every success in bringing
your valuable remedies before the public,
/ am truly yours, F. w. PALMER.
Sold by G.. r. Wallace, Druggist.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-30

LIGHTNING-During the severe thunder
storm of Monday evening the residence of
A. P. Sprague, in the northeast part of
town, was struck by lightning and some
what damaged. The house is of one
story, and the bolt struck the roof near
the chimney, tore hole large enough fer
man to enter, passed down and shat
tered to pieces the cover to a scuttle hole
in the ceiling of a bedroom, and finally
passed off by one of the corner posts of
the house. The strange part of the tale
is the fact that Mrs. Sprague was at the
time making the bed right under the scut-
tile, the pieces of the cover falling all around
her and on the bed, and yet she expert
enced no shock whatever. 1t was truly
miraculous escape. Stranger still, an old
lady in house at some distance from Mr..
Sprague's, was Frustrated by the same
shock, and did not recover the perfect use
of her limbs for some time.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-30
1Z7G. 1875.
PROGRAMME
FOR THE
Ell E B r A ITO
THE
Tooth ANNIVERSARY
OF OUR
NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE,
Independence, Iowa, July 4

independence, Iowa., j ulV 4.
At Sunrise Centennial Salute of One
Hundred Guns.
At 10 A. M. Procession will form at
the Court House Square, in the following
order;
Independence Cornet Band.
Carriage with President and Vice Pres.
idents of the Day.
Carriage with Chaplain, Reader and
Historian.
Carriages with City Council
Car of Young Ladies representing the
10 Original States
Township and other Visiting Organiza-
tons.
Thayer's Martial Band
Independence Fire Department.
Car of Young Ladies representing the
80 States of the Union.
Citizens in Carriages and on Horseback.
The Procession will pass through Main
Street under the direction of the Marshal
and his Assistants to the Grove on the
west side of the River, where the order of
exercises will be:
1. Music by Cornet Band.
2. Prayer by Chaplain.
3. Vocal Music.
4. Reading of Declaration.
5. Vocal Music, Centennial Hyynn-
G. History of our County.
T. Music
s. Centennial Poem (OriginaD.
6. Star Spangled Banner. All join i'll
the Chorus.
10. Basket Picnic.
At 2 o'clock P. M. there will be a trial
of Fire Engines. Steam versus Muscle.
At o'clock P. NJ, Mardi Gras Process
sion
AT o'clock P NJ Balloon Ascension.
At Sunset National Salute of 3S Guns.
At O'Clock P. NJ. there will be Ma
val Engagement on the river, between the
Monitor and Merrimac.
AT 8 o'clock Splendid Display of Fire
Works
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-30

HosTILITIEs--A WOMAN THE SUFFERER.
"A low occurred last Sunday morning on
the premises of John Dlggins, that result
ed in the serious injury of an individual
no way party to it, and that individual
woman 1t seems that an old feud has
existed between Stephen Bray and one
Smith, both residents in the same neigh
borhood. Meeting on the road at the
time mentioned, a quarrel ensued, and
when a collision became imminent Bray
retreated to Diggins' house, Smith follow
ing. Diggins ordered Bray to 60 away,
and when the latter stepped out of the
house with Diggins and his wife, Smith
seized pole or wagon reach and elevated
it over his head with the intention Of
striking Bray. The latter rushed forward
to ward it off when the full force of the
blow descended on the head of Mrs. Dig
gins, who stood in the rear looking on
The wound was severe one and tempo
rarily rendered the woman senseless. No
arrests were made.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-30

DOMESTIC EcoNoMY.-No housekeeper
or cook is fully prepared to enter success
fully upon her culinary duties without
having D. B. DeLand & Co.'S Best Chemi-
cal .Saleratus on hand. 1t relieves the
mind of much of the care and anxiety eX-
perienced by skillful cook. For sale by
most merchants and grocers. Call for the
genuine in red papers. 1t is better than
Soda. Not being adulterated it is much
more healthful than Baking Powder.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-30
If you want a cool spark
ling glass Of soda water, call
at Franks Restaurant, and
you can get it. 44tf
Book-K coping.

l propose starting an evening class in
book keeping in Independence, giving q
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. II. SHARP,
65 Julien Ave-, Dubuque
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-06-30
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

JED LAKE, Pltf,
against
JOHN BRAY,
JOHANNA BRAY,
II. s. COLE,
GEORGE Brooks, lDefts
THOMAS EDWARDS,
JAMES JAMESON,
AULTMAN, MILLER & Co.
In the Circuit Court OF Buchanan Co., Iowa, Octo
Der Term A. d. 1876
To SAID DEFENDANTS:
NOU hereby notified that or before the
/ LIST day of October A d. 1876, there will be
on file in the Office of the Clerk OF the Circuit
Court of Buchanan County, Iowa, the petition Of
Jed Lake, the Plaintiff aforesaid, claiming Of you
the sum OF Twelve Hundred Dollars, as money
justly due from you Three Promissory Notes,
dated March Sth, 1873
Also asking the foreclosure OF a mortgage given
to secure said notes, the south half of the
southeast quarter Of Section /, Township SO,
Range O. west, in Buchanan County, Iowa.
No personal judgment is asked against any one
except John Bray.
You are also notified that unless you appear
thereto and defend, before noon OF the second
day Of the October Term Of said Circuit Court of
Buchanan County. to be held at independence,
in said County, on the 23d day of October. A. d.
1876, default will be entered against you and
Judgment rendered thereon and decree prayed
LAKE l. HARMON
46w4 Attorneys for Plaintiff,