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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15

CAGED.-tAt the October term, 1876. of
the District Court of this county, NJ r.,
or Familiarity, Matt" Farris was tried and
convicted of the crime of forgery, and
sentenced to three years Imprisonment in
the penitentiary. The case was appealed
to the Supreme Court, Farris in the
meantime being at large on bail. The
case fingered in the Supreme Court for a
year or two, and the judgment of the
lower court was finally confirmed. But
for some reason, until quite recently, the
case was not certified back TO the District
Court, Farris in the interval enjoying his
sweet liberty just rs though he was not a
convicted and sentenced felon The prop
cr authority enabling the District Court
to again take cognizance Of the case was
received a few days ago, and Sheriff Van
Orsdol was set to the task of hunting up
Farrs and properly disposing of him.,
He went at it with his usual energy and
good judgment, and last Sunday morning
he freed his man Mt Beloit, Lyon county,
in this state, on the southern border of
Dacotah Territory. Matt" was farming
and had about 400 acres of land plowed
for crops next spring. He was naturally
averse to changing his base SO suddenly
under the circumstances, but Van was
not TO be put off, and few days after
safely transferred his prisoner to the
warden of the Fort Madison prison,
where he will enjoy period of three
years Of digniticd retirement from the
follieS of the world
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15

TURKEY STEALING.--On Thursday of
last week, two men, not then known,
came into this city with load of turkeys,
and disposing of them to Marinus & Mer-
rill, put their team in one of our livery
stables. Shortly after, two farmers came
to town, and inquired after the chaps
with the load of turkeys. They were re-
ferred to Marinus & Merrill who, showed
them the turkeys, which they identified
as their own, claiming that the turkeys
had been stolen from them. One OF
them said that early in the morning he
heard some one in his turkey pen, and he
arose, called his son, and started Ill pur-
suit Ovcrtaking them, he demanded sec
to settle the matter, which the thieves re-
luctantly paid. Afterward, neighbor
discovered that twelve turkeys had been
stolen from him and he and the first farm
er started to town after them. A war
rant was secured for the thieves arrest
but they could not be found. Friday
morning Mr.. II. c Winslow, of Walker,
went to Klotzbach's stable and claimed the
horses. He said the thieves names were
James Lake and Thompson, and that
Lake had hired the team of him shor
time before for the purpose of buying uI
turkeys through the country. The thleyc.
have not yet been found.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15

WHEN our editorial friend across the
way, last week came forward with the
spontaneous and generous offer to supply
We Editor hereof with nice fat turkey,
we thought We could not let so liberal Il
proffer pass without some manifestation
of reciprocity So, doing the best we
could, and apologizing for Lis toughness,
we intlmated that our old Shanghai roost-
er would be at the disposal of our neigh
Dor. Though heretofore casting all man
ner of rdicule and obloquy upon our
"proud bird", Bro. Barnhart seized with
alacrity the opportunity to use him, and so
set him up in his columns this week to
crow over the Democratic swindle In Ore
gon We must say he was never given a
more ignoble task, and never appeared to
less advantage, but We did not mean to be
outdone in generosity. This brings US to
the point. We have "reciprocated,
and honors ought to be easy, but some
how it seems as if the cart was before the
horse. 1t looks as il we had reciprocated
too SOON Not to put too fine point up
on il, we have not seen-that turkey.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15
AT a reunion of New England fam

AT a reunion of New England fam-
ly on Thanksgiving Day, the company,
consisting, besides the old folks, of nine
adult sons, daughters and daughters in
law and four grand children, were weigh
ed before and after the dinner The ag-
gregate net gain of the family at the Sec
ond weighing was found to be 35i pounds.
The greatest gain of any one person was
a pounds; the smallest gain one fourth
of pound, and the average gain 7-20
pounds. The statement that a half
hours ride perpendicularly on hay rack
was prescribed by the family physician.
to settle that dinner, has decided air Of
probability.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15
Resolutions of Thanks.

AT regular meeting of the Indepen-
dcnce Guards held Dec. 18th, 1876, the
following resolutions were unanimously
adopted.
Resotred, That vote of thanks are
hereby rendered to those ladies and gen.
tlemen who SO kindly assisted us in the
presentation OF the Union Spy.
Resolped, That vote OF thanks are
hereby rendered to Messrs. NJ. Reitler
and o. Fonda, for their kindness IN loan
ing US uniforms.
ResolpSd, That vote OF thanks are
hereby rendered to those citizens who
have SO kindly given us their patronage
and assistance. G. A. CLARKE, Sec.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15

THE Conservative of this week says ed.
itorially: "To our mind there is no doubt
that Hayes is entitled in justice to the
vote OF Oregon" In the very same is
sue our contemporary breaks out into ex-
ultant head lines, and sets up II borrowed
rooster to crow over the attempted theft
of one of the electoral votes of Oregon
by Tilden's tool, the Governor of that
State. Comment is unnecessary.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15

THE belligerent manner in which few
Democrats in this vicinity who have bets
on the election, are cavortlng around, ut
tering sulphurous threats, brandishing
the metaphorical tomahawk and painting
for blood, has stimulated the wags to in
quire where these sanguinary warriors
keep their graveyards, and how many
scalps adorn their collections of trophies.
These inquiries take point from the fact
that the parties alluded to are not noted
for courage or exactly built for warriors
There are people so uncharitable as to
say that, like the fat knights shirtless
squad, they chad as lief hear the devil as
drum" in actual warfare.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15

RETURNED.-Th rear guard of the In
dependence nimrods, consisting of Messrs
Blood and Taylor, who departed for the
wilds of Northern Minnesota few
months ago, to Stay the gentle deer, re
turned home last week. They extended
their expedition to the vast pineries above
St. Paul, in the st. Cloud region. Messrs
Blood and Taylor bring home about thir
ty fine looking deer.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15

WE understand that some of our young
people are talking of organizing Ora M
attic Club, to perform several pieces dur
ing the winter, the proceeds of which
will be devoted to charitable purposes
We think the movement is a good one.
We have several amateur actors and &C
tresses among us whose acting does them
great credit. There is no reason why
such society should not be gotten up
here to pass away the long winter even
ings, and we think our people would pat.
ronIze such IL movement literally, espcc-
tally if DEVOTED to charity. We hope
QUE young folks will push the enterprise
through to success.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15

TIE CHICAGO Posi-. In our advertis
ing columns this week will be found the
prospectus of this excellent journal 1t
is soundly Republican, always contains
the latest news, and Is always thorough
ly reliable. Being published in the af-
ternoon, it reaches here in the forenoon
of the following day at the same time as
the Dubuque papers. Another favorable
feature of it is its low price of subscrp-
ton, which is only 800 per annum for
the daily and IS cents per annum for the
weekly, postage paid, thus making it the
cheapest Of the Chicago dailies Give it
a trio1
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15
Church and Society Directory.

PRESBYTERIAN-W. B. Phelps, Pastor: Sab.
bath service, 10 80 A. NJ. and ZOO F. NJ. Sab
bath School, IL O'Clock. Prayer meeting, we'd
ncsday evening at ZOO,
. METHODIST EPISCOPAI~D. Shelter. Pastor
sabbath service, &c 80 A. n and 200 p. NJ.
Sabbath School, 70 N. Prayer meeting, Wed
nesday evening at 700
CONGREGATIONAL w. Brirtnall Pastor
bath school, IL NJ. Prayer meeting, Wednes-
day evening at 100
BAPTIST-F. A. Marsh. Pastor. Sabbath ser,
vice 1890 A. NJ and 200 r M; sabbath scnooi
at 1900 NJ. Prayer meeting, "Wednesday even
ing At 100.
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-
ately after morning service.
GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN-Joh G. Scha,ble.
Pastor Services at 10 80 A. NJ. and ZOO p. NJ.
Sabbath school at 200 P. n. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening at 7:30
cATHOLIC-ST. 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 IN. Nespers at 30'
p. m. Evening services occasionlly.
EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATION-M. Knoll, Pas
tor Sabbath service 10 80 A. NJ. Prayer meet
ing Wednesday at 7:Go P. NJ
10 OF.
INDEPENDENCE LODGE, No. 1l2 I. O. o. f.
Meets every Monday evening, at O'Clock
Members in good standing are cordially invited
to attend.
FRANK NEWELL Sec y. FRED SMITH, n. G..
j. j. TRAVIS Treas. NJ. X. EASTMAN, Y. q.
INDEPENDENCE ENCAMPMENT, No. Sc, I. 9.
o. F.-Meets the second and fourth ThursSC
in each month. {. X WALLACE, Z. +.
WILL Few, 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.
W. G DOMAIN, W. NJ.
S. DEERING. Sec'y
AHOLIAB CHAPTER, No. 81, Il. A. M.-Mcets
at Masonic Hall, on Thursday, on or after the
full moon in each month.
G. b. WAHNE, Sec'y.
A. O. Z. W.
EVERGREEN LODGE. No. 24.-Meets every
Friday evening, at the Lodge Room over T..
n Wech s. Co.'S store Main St
GEo. b. wAENE, W. NJ W 5; LUTHER, G. f.
D. b. SANFORD. o. W ii. JosLIN, X.
A. C. GILLIAN, Financier. E. S. WILCOX, Receiver.
D. Q. II
SCHILLER LODGE, No. 220, d. o. II. Meets
every Tuesday evening. at Stoughton Hall, al
O'Clock. GEO STEINMETZ, o. Is
ANTOINE HoLzEa, secy,
|. Q. G. T..
INDEPENDENCE LODGE. No IS. = Meets ST
Stoughion Hall, every Thursday evening. VS.
tors in the city belonging to the Order are cor
G. II HILL, W. c. T.
c. n SMITH. W. S.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15

| BRUTAL DEsERTIoN.-An aggravated
and cruel case of the desertion of faith
full and exemplary wife and the robbery
of her child, by n scoundrelly husband
comes Jour ears this week. The name
of the inhuman brute who was guilty oil
this mcanest of crimes,is Lew Donnelly
and the wronged wife is sister of Peter
Patterson of Buffalo tow ship. Donnel
| ly lived on II rented farm in the same
township, and few weeks since broth
er and family residing in another part Of
the state came to visit him previous to
their departure for California On Thurs
day last the brother and family got ready
to proceed on their journey to the fal
west, and Donnelly and his wife, to whom
he had been married about three years, -
the latter suspccticg nothin game to
Town to see them off, bringing their little
boy of two years. The brother and fam
lily were to start on the night train west,
and about O'Clock in The afternoon Don
nelly took the boy and came down town,
explaining his GRAND in some casual way
to the unsuspecting mother. That was
the last she saw of him or her child. He
went directly to the Burlington depot and
took the train for Cedar Rapids. Becom.
ing concerned that her husband did not
return, she followed him and soon be
came aware Of the above facts. She re-
turned distracted to the brother at the no.
tel and was by him coolly informed that
she was deserted, and told tauntingly to
get her child if she could. The brother
and family departed on the Central road,
ana Mrs. D., now rendered almost fran
tic by the cruel and entirely unloo ked for
and unprovoked act of her unworthy
husband, procured the services of T. NJ.
Hunt to take her to her brother, to ella i'm
his aid and counsel Mr.. Patterson came
to town early Friday morning to see what
could be done, but finding that it would
cost more money than he could afford to
follow the fugitive, he was compelled to
abandon the effort to bring his rascally
brother-ln-law to justice. 1t was after
wards ascertalned that Donnelly had been
secretly disposing of his property for
some time back, and leaves his wife ut
terly destitute; robbed of her child and
the support to which she Is entitled, and
broken down with grief There is no
known cause for this most unfeeling de-
sertlon, as Donnelly and his wife had
always lived happily, with no family jars
Or quarrels of any kind, Mrs. D. being
4 woman of most excellent character, and
only too good for such wretch. The
presumption is that the opportunities of
the brother, aided by his own innate cuss-
cdness was the cause of Donnelly's I'M
manly proceeding. But for the loss of
her child, Mrs. d. is to be congratulated
for being nd of such scalawag but
doubtless, woman-like, she has still soft
corner in her heart for her unworthy
partner.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15

PROTECTIVE Associations have been
formed in Mitchell and Howard counties,
having for their object the determination
of gang of robbers, horse thieves and
counterfeiters, whose operations have be
come so bold as to call for extreme meas
ures. Seventeen sets, of harness were
stolen in the neIghborhood of Ricevilo
inside of two weeks.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15

THE attention of our friends in the
eastern part of the county is directed to
the professional card Of DR. II O. Dock
ham, who has located in Winthrop for
the practice of the healing art. DR..
Dockham is from Massachusetts and has
had professional experience of IS years.
We commend him for fair test of his
ability.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15

Usage is agitatng the question OF or
ganizing fire department. We don't
see how town of that size can possibly
get along without one Had it not been
for few cool-headed men, the Court
House in that town would have been in
ashes a week or two ago.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15
For The HOLIDAYS.

Waggoner offers for sale full line of
Holiday Goods at low prices. Fine Books,
Cheap Books, Juvenile Books, Portfolios,
Writing Desks, New Chrome Pictures,
Gold Pens, Fancy Writing Papers, Fancy
Ink Stands, Fancy Baskets, Work Stands,
China Goods, Toys and Notions No.
SO, Main street 2lw3
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15
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 ii
unsurpassed Buffalo Creek runs through it,
There is a proper amount Of first-class arabic
land on the same. The balance is good gras,
land All the land is under fence and in cutiva
ton. There are two dwelling houses; one large
barn, and one smaller cribs and pens sufficient
for the place. would prefer to sell it 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
est For information address, LAKE 4 HARMON
Independence, Iowa Or
ROBERT WATSON,
12l9mS Milwaukee, Wis,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15
SHERIFF'S SALE.

pY VIRTUE OF an Execution issued out Of and
ID under the seal of the Circuit Court Of Blu
chanan County. Iowa, in favor of +. linn. and
against the goods and chattels, lands and tena-
ments of The Western Excelsior Gas Co, have
levied upon the following described property to-
wit:
The building upon and defendants interest in
the land described as commencing at a point
where the cast line OF the land belonging to the
independence Mills Company touches the south
line Of Mott street in Stoughton and Mcclure s
addition to Independence, Iowa; thence running
south so feet; thence west p feet thence north 80
feet; thence east % feet to beginning. Which
property above described will offer for sale at
Public Auction, at the Court House in the City of
Independence. on Saturday, the 9th day Of Janu-
ary A. D, 1877. at two O'Clock P. NJ OF said day.
to the highest bidder, TO satisfy said execution and
costs.
W. SWAN ORSDAL, Sheriff
LAKE & HARMON. Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Sherif's Office, Independence. Iowa, December
12th, 1876 21-2w
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15

SoCIABLE.-Thel ladies of the Baptist
Society will hold their sociable next Fri
day evening, Dec. 22d, at the residence
of Mr.. II. Birmingham, near the east side
school house. Refreshments will be serv
ed to those desiring them. A new fca
ture will be introduced i'll the manner OF
conducting sociablcs Come every body
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15
IN exchange nronounds the followin.

An exchange propounds the following
printers query; "How is it that SO ma
ny people who are abundantly able to
take the paper, but do not, know every
week Just what it contains?" We add:
What is it that gives the same class of
people the right to be so consciously
critical of its contents,a as they proverbial-
w aree
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15

We the undersigned Druggists of indie
pendence, being DESTROYS of preventing
the improper use of pirtuous liquors,
hereby agree, that if the relatives of per-
sons who thus improperly use liquor, or
anybody having the right to do so, will
furnish us the names of such parties with
request that no liquor be furnished
them, we will willingly comply with such
request and refuse TO sell or give liquor
to the person 50 designated, under any
circumstances.
c. II. WALLACE. SMALE BROTHERS.
A. b. CLARKE. p. TABOR < Son.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15

In the dearth of other exciting Incl
dents at Centre Point, to keep the town
from stagnation this dull winter, an &c
clcsiastical debate has been arranged be-
tween Elder H. A. Kerr of the Disciples
Church, and Rev. L. S. Keagles of the
M. E. Church, to last four days, com.
mencing the day after Christmas. The
subject over which the reverend gladia-
tors will cross swords Is the .honored
bone of contention, baptism.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15

}. I'll THEDINGA, q prominent and in
fluential German citizen of Dubuque
President of the German bank and form
erly mayor of the city, died on Wednes
day morning. Mr. Thedinga was gen
tleman of staunch integrity and much
force of character, and his death will
prove serious loss to Dubuque.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15
NeliCe Of Proving Will.

STATE OF IOWA, In Circuit Court. February
Buchanan County, Term, 1876
To ALL WHoM 1T MAY CoNcERN:-
You are hereby notified that an instrument in
writing purporting to be the last Will and Tesla
ment OF Benjamin Cassidy, deceased, late of By
ron Township. Buchanan County, Iowa, was open
ed and read in open Court on the 18th day Of De-
cember, 1876, and Monday, the 10Th day OF Febru.
airy, 1877, was fixed by the Court for proving and
admitting the same to probate.
Witness my hand and the seal Of the Circuit
Court in and for said county this 18th day OF De
cember. 1876.
d. L. SMITH.
81 -3w Clerk of the Circuit Court
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15
Sunday School Convention.

The Third Sunday School District Of
Iowa will hold its annual convention al
Postvilc Fcb'y Is, II and Is. y very
interesting programme is being prepared
and will very soon he ready for distribu
ton. We desire personally to extend a
cordial invitation to the Sunday School
workers of Buchanan county to join us in
the convention. with a full assurance that
they Will never regret it.
Fratcrnally,
JOHN +. MERRY,
President Sd :. 5. Dist.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15
Administrative Notice,

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
~ was on the 18th day Of December, 1876. duly
appointed By the Circuit Court of Buchanan Coun
~ Iowa. and has qualified as the Administrative
OF the Estate OF Sol. II. Stannard late of Otter
vile, Buchanan County, Iowa, deceased. Al
persons indebted to the estate are requested tC
make immediate payment to the undersigned, and
those having claims against the same will present
them duly authenticated to said Court for allow
ance.
Dated December 18th. 1876.
MARY A. STANNARD
81 2w--pdS2 Administrative
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15

Mrs. F. Hodges, Teacher in OIL Paint
ing, will receive pupils to instruct in the
art at her studio, commencing immediate
ly after the holidays. Persons wishing
to take lessons should call on her soon
and make arrangements.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15

AT the meeting of the Board Of Trus-
tees tor the Insane Hospital, held this
month, Mr.. Geo. Josselyn and wife were
elected Steward aud Matron for the ensu-
ing term No better choice could be
made
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15

c. f. CRONIN-the name seems to be 4
synonym for fraud, being the some as
that of the usurping Democratic clector
in Oregon who was the agent of the
United States Express Company at Law
Ter, Chickasaw county, decamped from
that place last month taking with him
$3.50 of tie funds of the Express COM
pany. He was seen and recognized last
Tuesday, at Jamesport, Mo-, by Jas. w.
Irwin, express messenger on the Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific road, who, when
he had arrived at Trenton, the end of his
run, sworc out warrant, and taking a
locomotive back to Jamesport, found
Cronin at a hotel passing under the name
of Carpenter. Placing pistol at the ear
of the namesake of the Oregon scalawag,
he made him confess his identity and
took him back to Trenton IN irons, whence
he will be brought to Chick asaw county
for trial
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15

y DONATION AND OYSTER SUFFER- will
be held over NJ A. Chambcrlin's store in
Winthrop on Friday eve, Dec odd 1876,
for the benefit of Rev. J. Cauch. All are
cordially invited, Farm produce thank
fully received. Per Order Com.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15

The managers Of THE Posr take pleasure in an
nouncing the course of this paper upon entering
its thirteenth year of existence.
The Posi- is known to the people OF the West
the incorporating opponent OF the wrong
and the fearless defender OF the right 1t has dur
ing the presidential excitement. and in the stir
ring events OF this Fall in Chicago and over the
whole country, taken position which has gained
for ii thousands of friends in the loyal people of
the Northwest 1t has advocated the success of
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15

BoRToN g. ELLIOTT have moved their
new Photograph Gallery to new and spa
cious quarters in the new lekel building,
corner Of Main and Chatham streets,
where they are prepared to do first-class
work for all who may favor them with a
visit. i'"7
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-12-15

WE notice by our exchanges that Mrs
j. Ellen Foster of Clinton, is making a
tour through the northern part of thu
State, delivering temperance lectures. -
She is powerful and effective speaker
and will do much good for the cause.