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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04
Articles Of Incorporation of Inde-
pendence Gas Company.

STATE OF IOWA,
COUNTY OF BUCHANAN.
We, the undersigned Z. S. Skinner, Henry Wal.
Ter, and d. L. Skinner propose to form q corpora
ton under an act of the General Assembly Of the
State Of Iowa, entitled act for creating corpora
tons for pecuniary profit, passed in the year Of
our Lord, 1S47, and that for the purpose OF organ
ization. we hereby state and declare as follows
/. The name OF said corporation, is the hide
pendence Gas Company, and the principal place
Of business is the city Of Independence county Of
Buchanan, State Of Iowa.
2. The general business Of said corporation is
the manufacture and sale Of gas and the lighting
with the same, the said city OF Independence. in
the State of Iowa.
8. The capital stock Of said corporation is Thir
teen Thousand Dollars, all paid up before COM
mencing business.
4. The said corporation to begin on the oath day
Of February, 1876, and terminate on the goth day
OF February, 1895.
5. The officers Of said corporation shall consist
of a Board Of five Directors, chosen from the
stockholders, also a President Vice President
Secretary. and Treasurer, said officers shall be
elected annually.
6. The said corporation shall at no time make
or have an Indebtedness to exceed one half of it's
capital stock.
Z. Private property OF the stockholders Of said
corporation shall not be liable at any time for the
companys debts.
E. S. SKINNER,
II. WALLER
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04
Sidewalk Notice.

PROPOSALS will be received at the City Clerks
i Office until Monday. August IA. 1876, for build
ing all unbuilt portions Of the sidewalk ordered
on the north side OF South street, from North
greet to the west line of the German Presbyterian
church.
Said sidewalk to be made Of two inch pine
plank laid crosswise on three stringers not less
than two by four inches in size and to be five feet
and four inches wide
Said work will be paid for in warrants on the
City Treasurer, due November list, 1877, without
interest until due.
G. B. SMEALLIE, City Clerk
In1pnpn0pnce 2 0xy9
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

REsIGNED.-J. NJ. Douglas, for long
time President of the Illinois Central Rail
road, rendered his resignation several
weeks ago, and at the annual election held
at New York ON the 18th, it was accepted.
The office of President was not filled; but
Mr.. w. X. Alderman was elected Vice.
President, and will act as President for a
season. Waterloo Repo7ter.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

REPUBLICAN CAUCUS. The Republican
electors of Washington township, Buchan
an county, Iowa, will meet IN caucus al
the Court House, in the city of Independ
cnce, on Thursday evening, August 10th,
at o'clock, p NJ, for the purpose OF
electing 10 delegates to the County Con.
vention to meet August 18th, 1876, for
the purpose of electing delegates to the
Judicial Convention of 9th District
By order of Committc.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

DON'T ask your wife to make your
shirts when you can buy the Unfinished
Shirt at about the cost of material. 1t is
made of Wamsutta Muslin and Fine Hea
vy Linen, and manufactured with the
greatest care. We guarantee quality, style
and workmanship to be the best in the
market. Come and see them and we
know you will buy.
JOHN BARNETT,
self No. 10, Main St.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

CoUGHs, Colds, Group, Bronchitis, In
f1uenza, Whooping- Cough, Hoarseness
Pains or Soreness in the Chest or Side
Bleeding at the Lungs, Night Sweats
ETC., cured by DR.. S. u. Howe's Arabian
Milk Cure for Consumption. Sold by
c. r. Wallace, Druggist. 1144eow
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

E. N WEIGH & Co. are now prepared
to buy all the good butter that may be
offered, paying the highest price in cash
They want 100 tons, and parties having q
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 un
dersold by any competitor in trade in
the city. Give them call.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

GRAND EXCURSION. AT the picnic to
Centre Point for next Wednesday,, the
managers will make great efforts for the
comfort of the party. Ice water will be
furnished free ON the ground. Croquet
sets, swings, &C., fol amusements. Tick
cts at Few's Clothing Store, and at the
City Drug Store. Please purchase them
if possible before Monday evening, SO as
to determine how many coaches will be
required
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04
6. B. SMEALLIE.

RAIN FALL.--Our local meteorologist
DR.. George Warne, furnishes us with the
following statement of the rain fall of this
region during the past two months. AS
the reader will perceive it was something
extraordinary. cmphatically "wet SPELL"
For the month of June. ......... S66 inches.
" ~ July, .l12 -
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04
A CHEAP FARM,

Owing to failing health, and being lone handed
offer my homestead stock farm for sale This
farm contains 23O acres, and is located in the CEN
ter Of Jefferson Township, in thickly settled and
pleasant neighborhood, within two hours drive
Of four railroad towns. 1t has on it good frame
house. abundance Of shade trees, large barn. cattle
sheds, granary, corn cribs, hog pens, piggery
wind MILL creek Of never falling water, large bear.
ing orchard &C. 1t is divided and in crops, as
follows: so acres in corn, rs acres in three tame
acres Of oats, of wheat 10 Of timber IS in mea
dow.
Price $50 per acre. Small payment down; bal
ance from one to twenty years. Call on or ad-
dress the undersigned, on the premises
A. McGOWEN,
122w1 Sunny Side, Buchanan Co., Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

THE BUCHANAN COUNTY BIBLE SOCIETY
will hold its annual meeting next Sunday
evening at the M. E. Church. Address by
Rev. F. A. Marsh
D. B. SANFORD, Sec.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

PIc-NIc.-Quite a number of our cit
zens accompanied, of course, by theil
wives, enjoyed the delights of basket
picnic in the woods near Littleton, yester.
day.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

WE call attention to the call for the Re-
publican Congressional Convention at Nc
Gregor, Or Clayton county, on September
9th, 1876. Attend well to the primaries.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

COMING BACK-The New Orleans Min
strels, who performed SO creditably to an
independence audience few weeks ago,
are coming to this city again, being billed
for August nth, at Leytze's Hall. We
predict for them O crowded hall
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

ATTEND the l. O. O. F. picnic and OK
cursion to Center Point, next week. You
will never regret it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

GYPsIEs.-A band of about so of this
strolling race Of people arrived here yes
terday, and proceeded to pitch their tents
in the grove on the west side of the river
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

Castoria is certain to operate. 1t does not
nauseate grippe like Castor OIL but is pleasant to
take, digests the food, regulates the bowels, cures
wind collie, expels worms, and causes natural
sleep. 1t is equally adapted to adults and infants
II contains neither Mineral Morphine nor Alcho.
hol. Children Teething may have health. and
mothers find rest. II they use Castoria. [I14smS
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

MR.. HALDENMYER, who lives north of
this city, upon examining his wheat field
the other day, came to the conclusion that
it was too poor to cut. He has sixty
acres of it, and the whole crop will be a
loss.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

SPLENDID ride! Good grove! Glorious
time! at the ]. o. o. F. picnic and excur-
sion to Center Point next week.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

If you want a cool spark
ling glass of soda water, call
at Franks Restaurant, and
you can get it. 44tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

DON'T wait, but 90 to the New York
Store to see some of the bargains in sum-
mer goods.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

REMEMBER. - Haverly's New Orleans
Minstrels will give an entertainment in
this city August nth. If you don't 60
to see them, you will miss one of the best
shows travelling.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

Go TO J. L. Cross, next door to the
new Opera House, for the Bay State
Organ. 44tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04
FOR SALECHEAP!

The Grain Elevator formerly owned by NJ Nc
GOwen, in the city of Independence, lettered "A, "
at the Illinois Central Depot. This Elevator s as
good as new and will be sold for less than one
half its original cost. Address or call on
A. MCGOWAN,
Sunny Side, Buchanan Co., Iowa
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

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
S. M. MARQUETTE,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

Cigars all grades and prices
from the lowest to the high
est, can be found at Franks
Restaurant. Give him a call.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

Ten cents day, the price of a cigar
will pay for set of Zell's Encyclopedia
in one year.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

J. L. Cross repairs sewing machines
and keeps needles and attachments
Satisfaction guaranteed.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

AslEs & SPRAGUE are closing out their
baby carriages, croquet, and wagons, re
gardless of COST Now is the time to get
things cheap
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

WoMEN's, Misses and Children's fine
Hosiery, at Barnett's.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

The very incest ice cream in
the city can be had at Franks
Restaurant. Try him once,
and you will ever after pat,
ronize him.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

The Centnur Liuiments have created a
revolution in remedies for Rheumatism, Strains
Swellings, Pains, Burns, Scalds, Stings, &C. The
White Liniment is for the human family and the
Yellow Eminent is for horses. They are certain
handy and cheap. 11-4sm3
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04
Mails Close.
Republican County Convention.

The Republicans of the several townships Of
Buchanan county are requested to elect delegates
to attend aCounty Convention, to be held at In
dependence, on
Saturday. August IL. 1876.
at O'Clock P NJ, for the purpose of electing del
egates to represent said county in the Judicial
Convention of the 9th Judicial District, to be held
at Independence, August Is, 1876.
The ratio OF representation will be one delegate
for each township. and one for every forty votes
and fraction over twenty votes cast for Samuel J.
KirkwoOd for Governor, at the October election,
1875, In accordance with which the several town
ships will be entitled to delegates as follows:
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

CALIFORNIA Buck Gloves for harvest.
ing, at MoRsE's.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

CELLAR DRAINING TILE and Stoneware
for sale at the Depot. All orders left at
Johnson's Grocery will be promptly at
tended to. (2w4 R. /. JAKwAY.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

J. L. Cross sells the Weed sewing ma
chine.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04
Total for two months .

Showing the rain fall in two months to
have been almost equal to the usual aver
age of rain. sleet, hail, and snow for the
entire year.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

10 pieces of silk and wool goods at
much less than cost, at the New York
Store,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

EVERYTHING in the line of Neck Wea
at Barnett's.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

CANVASS for Harvesters and Headers, at
MORsE's.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04
Z. S. SKINNER,
II. WALLER,
ID. L. SKINNER.


LAKE COUNTY, 90
STATE OF ILLINOIS. "
Personally appeared before me, Samuel d.
Ward, Notary Public, for the county OF Lake,
and State Of Illinois, E. s. Skinner, D. L. Skinner,
and Henry Waller, known to me to be the same
persons as the ones whose names are signed to
the foregoing instrument, and respectively &C
knowledged the same to be their true and proper
signatures and their free act and deed for the
purposea therein named. Given under my hand
and Notarial seal this seventh day of March, A. d.
1876 SAMUEL D. WARD,
Notary Public
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

SECESSION. --Secede from every name
and kind of Saleratus except d. B. De-
Land & Co.'S Best Chemical Solerdtus.-
This Is the kind to use on every occasion,
for it is always uniform and perfect and
always holds out weight. Manufactured
by II. A. DeLand & Co.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

Our thanks are due to the managers of
the Northwestern Agricultural and Me-
chanical Association for complimentary
ticket to their Third Annual Fair, to be
held at Dubuque, Sept 4th. 9Th, 9th, 7th
and 9Th, 1876. The Association has pull
chased ninety-two acres of ground within
the limits of the city, and will spare no
pains to make their guests comfortable
Premium Lists will be furnished upon APP
pllcation to the Secretary, M. S. Robson,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

CALL and see the Unfinished White
Shirt, at Barnett's.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04
Book.K eeping.

A SPLENDID stock of Gents Furnishing
Goods at Barnett's.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
NOTICE

rs hereby given that application has been made
i to the Governor Of the State for the pardon Of
Thomas M. Hunt, now under sentence Of impris
onment in the Pententiary for the crime Of larceny
in Buchanan county. Opportunity is afforded
those opposed to the granting of such pardon to
demonstrate against the same.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

LOOK out for the new stock of clothing
at the New York Store
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

PURE EXTRACTED HONEY, at 20 cents
per pound, at Sheldon's Apiary, one mile
north of town. All orders filled with a
fresh and pure article of this seasons pro.
duct 11-52tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

Whole number OF delegates, $50
By order Of the County Republican Central Com
mttee d. W. BRUCKART, Ch'mn.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

LIVER COMPLAINT, Dyspepsia, Sick
Headache, Chills and Fever, Sour Stom-
ach, Wind Collie, Indigestion and Costive-
ness cured by Dr. s. D. Howe's Arabian
Liver Pills. Sold by O. r. Wallace,
Druggist. 11-44eow3m
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

ALL summer goods at cost or less, al
the New York Store, to close them out.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04
For the Campaign!
FOUR MONTHS FOR FIFTY CENTS !!

In order that every citizen of Blu
chanan county may have the oppor.
tunity to keep himself posted in re.
gard to the important issues of the
coming Presidential campaign, and
be able in November to give a rea.
son for the faith that is in him, we
have concluded to offer the BULLE.
TIN until the first of December next,
four months, for FIFTY CENTS.
No man will now have an excuse for
ignorance OF the candidates and prin,
ciples presented for his endorsement
by the contending parties; nor need
he be at loss which side to choose.
Let there be club formed in every
township. Send in the names.
LIVE GEESE FEATHERS at marquette
Furniture Store. If
So for an SX10 photograph in good
frame at Ensminger's.
PARAsoLs at cost, dress goods at cost,
all kinds of summer goods at cost, at the
New York Store
SIS will get an Sx1O ink picture at Ems
minger's.
GOOD house to let. Inquire of
S. NEWMAN.
CALL and see the Unfinished White
Shirt, at Barnett's.
J. /. Cross sells the Althousc & Ray
mond Wind Mill and Waupon pumps
CALL and see the Unfinished White
Shirt, at Barnett's.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

WAIT! Do not buy any Ready Made
Clothing until you see the stock at the
New York Store, which will arrive the
later part of August.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04
CARRIAGE TRIMMING
UPHOLSTERING,

The undersigned has opened . shop on River st.
one door south Of Fandas corner, where he Is pre-
pared TO do everything In the line Of Carriage
Trimming and Upholstering in the very
819T I1,
and at prices as low as can be found in the North
west None but the best OF material used and all
work warranted to give satisfaction.
~ Lverymen and Aoraemen generally are in
yited to call and satiafy themselves Of my ability
to do good work.
ll-5amS NATHAN PECK.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

$40 will get a life-s size 22X27 photograph
at Ensminger's:
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04
CITY AND COUNTY.
Illinois Central Railroad.

The 9:25 A NJ. freight going east, and the 5: IS
P NJ. freight train going west, take passengers
between Dubuque and Waterloo.
| c. M DURHAM Agt.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04
STAR FOUNDRY
AND
MACHINE SHOP!

All kinds of CASTINGS, including
COLUMNS,
WINDOW CAPS,
SILLS
LINTELS.
SUGAR KETTLES,
CAST IRON FENCING,
SLEIGH SHOES and
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

J. i. Cross sells the Althousc & Ray.
mond Wind Mill and Waupon pumps
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

PARAsoLs at cost, dress goods at cost
all kinds of summer goods at cost, at thu
New York Store.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

LIVE GEESE FEATHERS at Marquette's
Furniture Store. If
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

GOOD house to let. Inquire of
S. NEWMAN.
CALL and see the Unfinished White
Shirt, at Barnett's.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-08-04

So for an Sx1O photograph in good
frame at Ensminger's.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-06-03
THE WHISKY WAR.
The Crescent CITY Ring Sentenced 30
the PenitentlarJ and Heavy Fines.
The Co.partners of Bill Mckee Granted
Leave to Soiourn with Him for a
Season by the Court.

New ORLEANS, June . Judge
Woods overruled the motion for new
trials and arrest Of Judgment In the
Cary and Abnier distilIery cases, and
pronounced sentence as follows John
Henderson, sixteen months imprison-
ment aud six thousand dollars fine;
William NJ. Todd, sixteen months i'm
prisonment and one thousand dollars
fine; John h. Beales, sixteen months
Imprisonment and one thousand dol
lars fine; Otto H. Karstendike, sixteen
months Imprisonment and two thou
sand dollars fine; Edward Fehrenbeck,
thirteen months imprisonment and
one thousand dollars fine, and w. G..
James, six months imprisonment and
one thousand dollars fine. The pris'
ouers were all sentenced to the West
Virginia penitentiary. The courtroom
was crowded and the prisoners wer,
at once taken III charge by Marsha
Packard, but may not be sent ava,
before the 10th Of June.
Sr. LOUIS, June 2.-ln the Unite'
States District Court this mornln
sentence was pronounced OF one day
imprisonment and zines of one thou
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-06-03
FOREIGN GOSSIP.
The DepOSed Monarch OF Turkey Treat.
ed with Every Consideration.
Servia Refuses to Recognize the New
Sultan on the Ground of His lrreg-
uIar Accession and Declines
TO Pay Tribute.

CoNsrANTINoPLE, June >. -- The
Minister OF Foreign Affairs has tele.
gTaphed to the Turkish representatives
abroad, rs follows; al hasten to deny
the malvenent rumors circulated, CON
corning deposed mOnarchs fate. I'M
medlately after his accession, Sultan
Murad Etfendi ordered his uncle to be
treated with every consideration, and
to receive all the honors due his per-
son. The Pavilion belonging to
Tcheragan place, or ghorupls, has
been assigned him as u residence.
BERLIN, June 2.-l0ls stated here
that Servia refuses to recognize the
new Sultan on the ground OF his lrreg-
ular accession to the throne, and de-
clines to pay tribute, two installments
OF which are in arrears.
Bismarck gil accompany the EN-
peror to ElnIY where fresh confer
ence will oe held by representatives OF
Germany, Bustria and Russia.
LONDON, June 2.-Oates Stakes IL
dead.
The heat between@amelia and Eng,
errand, both horses French bred, first
and second, and Merry Duchess next,
The panic in Melissa and the large
failure repoted in Siberia will affect
Moscow and other points in the North
LONDON, June 1.-The Post says II
learns that Abdul A2iz, the late Sui.
tan, is confined in splendid palace,
called his cage. The Post also says II
has reason to believe that his life il
perfectly safe, and understands Her
Majesty Immediately on his deposition,
took steps to obtain satisfactory assur-
anco of the personal safety Of her for
mer guest.
CoNsTANTINoPLE June 1.-The cere-
mony OF girdling the new Sultan with
the sword Of Osman is postponed until
next week.