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Connecticut western news., 1877-08-31

nISTRICT of Canaan, Probate Court, July 2s N 1877. Estate of Henry Roys, late of North Canaan in said district deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date of this order. for the Creditors of said Es- tate, represent ed insolvent, In which to exhibit their claims against said estate and has appoint ed Hiram Briggs and Edward s. Roberts Commis- sioners to receive and examine said claims
 Certified by J. B. HARDENBURGH, Judge
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-31
DISTRICT of Norfolk proh,te Cont sa

DISTRICT of Norfolk, Probate Court ss.
 ORDERED that the foregoing application be heard and determined at the Probate Office h. o'clock forenoon; and that notice thereof be published in some public weekly newspa pel near the place where such real estate lies three weeks successively, at least six weeks before sad time assigned. ROBBINS BAYFIELD,, Sw6 ,Judre
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-31

The geologist would soon discover the cause of this continued fertility: The whole country is q marine deposit, and all through the soil we found evidences of calcareous substances, generally in the form of indurated calcareous mari, showing many distict forms of ancient shells of the tertia-
 formation; and this marly substance is scatter ed alt through the soil. in very commercial form and Tn the exact condition most easily assimiated by such plants the farmer desires to culti emOs1
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-31

The following is an extract from description of Vineland, published in the New York Tribune. by the well known Agriculturist. Solon Robinson.
 All the farmers were of the well to do" sort and some of them who have turned their atten- tion to fruits and market gardening. have grown rich The soil is loam. varying from sandy to clayey, and surface gently undua ing, intersected with small streams and occasional wet meadows, in which deposits of peat and muck are stored sufficient ferilize the whole upland surface. ai- ter it has exhausted its natural fertility.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-31

It is certainly one of the most extensive tracts, in an almost level position, ,and suitable condition for pleasant fal ming, that know o this side of the Western praires We found some Of the old est farms apl arently just proftably productive as when cleared of forests fifty or hundred years ago.
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-31

HIRAM BRIGGS, (c.. All persons indebted to said Estate are re quested to make immediate payment to
 HENRY c. STEVENS, Administrator. 4W5s
Connecticut western news., 1877-08-31
Farm for Sale or Rent

A RARE opportunity is offered to purchase a A farm of about 100 acree, situated about Su rods east of the village o North Canaan Depot and the junction of the Conn Western aud Hous gently occupied by Mise Susan Bennett, now de. ceased.
 fns large dwelling houee with good out buildings, running water, q shady yard, excellent land for agricultural purposes, a portion of which
 is euitable and can be cold for, building lote, and being located In the handsomest psrt of ihe town | of North Canaan, makes il one of the most desir. able locations in the county. For further partic l ulars enquire of SAMURL A. BENNETT, c. W. K. R. office, AsS lum street, 26v6u Hartford Conn.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25
A Regular Fix.

The Waterloo Courier of a recent date
tells the following good story of fire.
man who took contract that he could
not manage:
One afternoon, some three weeks ago,
the engineer of a certain train westward
bound, left his engine in charge of his
fireman at Independence, with instruct
ions to complete his run to Waterloo.
The fireman pulled out of Independence
as big as life, and as might be expected,
felt somewhat elated at the idea of snak-
ing along whole train of GERS at the rate
of 80 miles an hour. There was nothing
to mar the pleasure of the fireman until
short distance below Jesup, when unex-
pectedly the glass watcr-gage bursted.
This unexpected event frightened the
poor fireman almost to death, he never
having witnessed the like before With
out taking a second thought, he jumped
through the side window of the cab,
landing on the ground On all tours. One
of the brakemen who happened to be in
the cab changed the throttle valve, jump
ed on top of the cars, put on the breaks,
and soon stopped the train. Another
brakeman rushed forward, and mounting
the engine, turned the water cock, thus
stopping the waste of hot water Look
ing towards the rear of the train he no.
ticed the brave (?) fireman crawling
towards the engine on his hands and
knees, and when within few car lengths
of the iron horse, he yelled out to the
brakeman, "Say, did she blow up ?"-
The poor fellow was frightened almost
beyond recognition. Being assured that
she had not blown up, he gathered cour-
age to give her another trial. Having
heard somewhere in his lifetime that I'M
less the boiler had a fair gauge of water
it would be liable to burst, he determined
to keep a sharp watch on the water cocks.
He put both pumps to work, and being
down grade, the boiler was soon chock
full of water. This rendered the engine
immovable--lots of water, but no steam !!
The brakeman started up rousing hot
fire, and the way the water soon thereaf
ter shot up through the smoke stack into
the air was caution to old folks. The
boys will take their oath, on sight, that
black water could be seen nearly 200 feet
up. This ended the trouble. The train
was again started, and the new engineer
reached Waterloo only some four hours
behind schedule time. You could not
hire that fireman to play engineer again.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25
JEsup ITEMS. cleaned from the Und;.

JEsUP ITEMS, CLEANED from the Vindi-
cator.-The Jesup. Light Guards gave a
ball at Taylor's Hall, on Thursday even
ing, May Gath.
The citizens of Jesup are talking of a
Fourth of July celebration.
Farmers in the western part of the coun.
ty are planting their crops over, corn es-
pecially, it having rotted in the ground.
Esq. Everett, of Fairbank, while at
Jesup, one day last week, was pretty
we'll shaken up by his horse running
away. No damage was done except to
the buggy, the tongue of which was
broken.
The Town Council has passed reso-
luton, ordering number of new side
walks to be erected, and old ones to be
repaired.
Mrs. NJ. E. DeGeer, of Chicago, has
been giving a course of lectures on Fe-
male Suffrage, to crowded houses.
The name of George Goss appears in the
dead list of the victims of the recent CO.
tastrophe at Rockford, Ill.-the falling
of the uncompleted court house. Wheth-
er it was the George Goss who formerly
lived here we do not know, but presume
it was not as the body was sent to Spring
field. and at last accounts the Goss
known to our people resided at Plano.
There might be two men in in the State
of Illinois with exactly the same name
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25

Our old friend and former townsman,
Mr.. N. Burr, arrived here from Omaha,
where he has embarked in business, yes
terday. He left this city in February,
and has been at the former place ever
since. He reports his son, Dan.-well
known to many of our readers-cngag-
ed in the agricultural business, and hav-
ing thriving trade. He says the farm
ers of Nebraska have ceased to fear the
inroads of the grasshopper, means having
been devised by which the pest is rapidly
exterminated. His other son, George, he
also saw. He is at present engaged in
the butchering business in the Southern
portion of Kansas, and prospecting finely.
Mr.. Burr will only remain a few days.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25

HOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE-The fol
lowing described property will offer for
sale for one half its value. Now is your
time to purchase a cheap residence. 1
house of rooms, on lots 3, 4, 5 and 6,
in block 20; the premises contain one
half of block 20, a lots). Also lots and
2 in block 20; good house of rooms
Also lots and in block IA; good house
and barn. This house has good rooms
and Is situated in a fine location and
good neighborhood. For particulars, en-
quire of ASA BLOOD,
soft Independence, Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25

J. d. SMITH, of St. Ansgar Register,
formerly of this city, has sold out his
paper, the REGISTER, to some gentlemen in
st. Ansgar, and will..probably embark in
some other branch of business. j. d.
has made the Register a neat, spicy,
local paper, and we are sorry to lose him
from the ranks of the quill-driving fra
ternity We did not learn what business
he will now adopt. We wish abundant
success to his successors, Messrs. Thomas
& Moe
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25

PROMPTLY PAID.-We chronicled in
our columns some weeks ago, the partic-
ulars of the burning of the house of VIM.
Broadstreet, who lives in Liberty town.
ship, one and half miles west of Quas-
queton. The building, which was entire
ly consumed, was insured for 81 900 in
the Patrons Mutual Insurance Co.. of
this county. Last week Mr.. Broadstreet
received his insurance in full, and with.
out the customary wrangling over such
matters. The Patrons Mutual is on a
sound basis, and farmers who are looking
for good insurance should patronize it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25
To the Ladies of Ind ependence:

would say, that since opening La
dies Furnishing Store, in this place, l
have received full line OF Ladies Under
Clothing, which in quality, make and
price think, are superior to any ever saw.
Then am constantly receiving new and
entirely different styles in Linen Suits.
l have Just received an assortment of La
dies Cashmere and drap d. etc, dolmans,
and Childrens and Misses white Pigue
Polenaise. You are cordially invited to
call and examine my stock, and your pat
lonage would, of course be very accepta
Bile. 44w3 F. A. LUCKEY
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25

REV. l.. w. BRINTNALL has received
and accepted call from the Congrega-
tional Church Society of Monticello. We
have not learned the reasons Mr.. Brint-
nall has for his change of location, but
We presume his field of work will be eX.
tended by going to the latter place, and
perhaps some pecunlary advantage is to
be gained. Mr.. Brintnall has made a
host of friends among our citizens, who
will regret to learn of the change. This
will leave vacancy in the pastorate of
the church in this city.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25

GEO. SATTERLEE, formerly of this
county, but now resident of Cherokee,
has struck rich vein of coal on the
banks of the Little Sioux. The vein il
said to be two feet in thickness and the
quality of coal equal to that of Fort
Dodge mines. He is about to open it up
for working. This intelligence was
brought by II. e. kellogg, who visited his
old home and neighbors at Quasqueton
last week to obtain some seed corn.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25

Mrs. LoRA H. UPsoN, of Cedar Rapids,
an Inspirational Nc dunn. has been spend
ing few days with us giving musical en-.
tertainments, to the enjoyment OF all who
listened to her. 1t was remarked by one
present (who is also a musician) that she
was fully equal as a vocalist to Miss
Wiley, of the Philh armonic Club. TIC
say the least, tho e who did not hear her
missed rare treat. We hope at no dis.
tant day she will repeat her visit under
more favorable circumstances, and give a
public entertainment.
Mrs. G.. l.. PATRICK.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25

A CARD received from Waverly an
nounces the death OF Mrs. II. i. Grant
wife of the principal of the schools in
that city. Mr.. and Mrs. Grant were for
merly residents of this city, Mr.. Grant
being principal of our schools for time
after the retirement Of Mr.. Graydon.-
Mrs. Grant had many friends among the
circle of her acquaintance here, and her
death will be sincerely lamented. She
leaves two children, the youngest being
but a few weeks old,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25

SERIOUS ACCIDENT.-Mr. J. A. Bryson,
who lives in the south eastern part of
this county, while in Winthrop one day
this week, received kick from a horse
which he was grooming, which is quite
serious in its nature. We understand
his jaw was broken and three or four of
his front teeth were knocked out. Should
he catch cold in the wounded parts, it
will probably be some length of time
before he RECEIVERS.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25

WE understand that the soldiers of
Perry township, held meeting at Jesup
last evening to arrange plan for coming
to this city in a body on Decoration Day,
and also to secure a large representation
from that township. This is good
move. We suggest that other townships
follow the example. Perry claims to
have the largest number of soldiers of
any township in the county, and to all
appearances, the claim will be substan.
tiated on the 30th
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25
SHORT HORN SALE.-Hon. SIT. Spang

SHORT HORN SALE.-Hon. SIT. Spang
Ter, of the West Buffalo Stock Farm, in
Buffalo township, in this county, has adj
vertised a sale on his farm, on Friday,
June 9Th, of ten Thoroughbred Short-Horn
bulls, three graded cows, and two heifers.
Mr.. Spanglar is considered the best thor
oughbred stock breeder in this part of the
State, and stock bought of him, can be
depended upon. In case of bad weather,
the sale will be had under cover. Farm.
ers, here is rare chance for you to i'm.
DrOye YOUR stock
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25

WE clip the following notices from the
Chicago STANDARD of May 24th-the first
from its Iowa News" the second from
its editorial page:
owe learn with pleasure that Rev.
James Paterson, of this city, has received
and accepted a call to the pastorate of
the Baptist Church of Independence. He
enters upon service on Sunday next"
The Baptist Church OF Independence
Iowa, has done good thing for itself
and the thriving town in which it is To-
Gated. by calling Rev. James Paterson to
to be its pastor. AS preacher Bro.
Paterson will add greatly to the minis
terial force of Iowa, and any church can
not fail of growing in spiritual strength
which has the privilege of listening to
him"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25

THE Herald says that the citizens of
Dubuque are preparing to give a grand
reception to the officers of the several
military companies who nre to meet in
that city on the 5th of June, to devise
means to secure an appropriation from
the next General Assembly. Several
military companies are expected to be in
attendance. We presume the officers of
the Independence Guards will attend.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25

Mrs. AUGUST MYERS and three chilcrcn
departed on Thursday of last week for a
visit to Germany. They were accom-
panied by Mr.. Myers, who was going as
far as New York Mrs. Myers was TAX
en- suddenly i'll in Chicago, and after re-
naming there a few days, the entire par
ty took the train back for Independence,
arriving here Wednesday morning of this
week. We did not learn whether the
trip is given up or not
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25

bath service, 10 80 A. M. and 700 p. M. Sab
bath School, II O'Clock. Prayer meeting, Wed
nesday evening at 700,
METHODIST EPISCOPAL-F. c. Wolfe, Pastor
Sabbath service. 1890 A. M. and 700 + n
Sabbath School, IL NJ. Prayer meeting, Wed
nesday evening at 700
CONGREGAT!oNALmaoL: ". BsiEtnal i Pastor n ssh
bath school, - M. Prayer meeting, Wedhes
day evening, at 700.
BAPTIST-F. A. Marsh, Pastor. Sabbath ser,
vice, 80 A. NJ. and 700 P. NJ: Sabbath schooi
at 1900 NJ. Prayer meeting, Wednesday even
ing at TOO.
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL-Thos; d. Kemp, Rector
Regular Sunday service morning and evening
At s6e sngg ye 9 e SUNDAY school immed
ately after morning service.
GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN-John g. Schaible,
Pastor. Services at 1850 A. N. and 700 r NJ
Sabbath school at goo T. M. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening at 1880
CATHOLIC-ST. JOHN THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Rev. John L. Gosker. Services every sunday
Low Mass at eh q. m: High Mass at IVY a: IN IN
a mo- Evening ssaG1' services ss osccasioniiy
EVANGELICAL AsSOCIATION-M: Knoll, Pas
tor. Sabbath service, 10 80 A. NJ. Prayer meet
ing Wednesday at 100 P. M
To- OF.
INDEPENDENCE LODGE, No. 142, 1. o. Q. F.
Meets every Monday evening, at 8 O'Clock;
Members in good standing are cordially invited
to attend.
T. b. KEMP, Sec'y. NJ R. EASTMAN. N.
J. j. Travis Treas. FRANK MEOW V. q
INDEPENDENCE ENCAMPMENT. No: Sc. 10.
o. F.-Meets the second and fourth THURSDAY
in each month. &. X. WALLACE, Y. r.
WILL Few, Scribe.
A. F. & A. NJ.
INDEPENDENTS LODGE, No. 81, A +. & A. NJ
Meets at Masonic Hall, on Wednesday, on or
hofO the ful1 in each mOntl.
W. G. DONNAN, W. NJ.
D 8. DKERING. Sec'y
AHOLIAB CHAPTER, No. q, r. A. M.-Meets
at Masonic Hall, ON Thursday, on or after the
full moon in each month.
@. B. WARNE sec'y.
A. o. U. W.
EVERGREEN LODGE, No. 24:-Meets every
Friday evening at the Lodge Room, over E.
N Welch & Co. store, Main st.
GEO B. WARNE, W. NJ VS.. LUTHER, G: +.
b. B. SANFORD, O. W. II. JosLIN, r.
A. c. GILLIAN, Fnancier. E. S. WILCOX, Receiver.
SCHILLER LODGE, No. 30, d. o. H.-Meets
every Tuesday evening. at Stoughton Hall, at
O'Clock. GEO STEINMETZ, y. b.
ANTOINE HoLzER, Secy.
l. o. G. T.
INDEPENDENCE LODGE, No So. - Meets at
Fireman's Hall. Thursday evening, every two
weeks. Visitors in the city belonging to the
Order are cordially invited to attend.
Ed. JACKS ON, W C. I.
c. N. SMITH. W. S.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25

REMOVAL. Mrs. Caffall begs to inform
her customers that she has removed her
millinery establishment to her old stand,
opposite the Wigwam, lately occupied by
Mrs. Loomis. have just received an en-
tire new stock of millinery, consisting of
Hats, Bonnets, Feathers. Flowers, and
Ribbons, and will sell lower Than any
other house in the city. Call and see my
stock and prices. Cleaning, bleaching
and pressing done. 4w42
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25

ATTENTION, SOLDIERs:-Evcry citizen
of Buchanan county, who has been a
Union Soldier, is earnestly requested to
come to the Court House in Indepen-
dence, on Wednesday morning, May 30th,
at o'clock, to participate with the indie
pendence Guards in decorating the graves
of our dead soldiers. Let us have n
grand reunion. MANY SOLDIERS.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25

NoTICE.-We want large number OF
flowers and evergreens to use on Decora-
ton Day, and all those who can get the
same, are requested to leave the ever
greens at Mr.. Circuits old Furniture stand,
on the corner of Main and Walnut SITS. on
Monday, May 20, and the flowers at the
same p lace, on Wednesday morning, May
3Oth, at as early an hour as possible. 1t
would be great help if those who have
time would bring number of evergreen
wreaths. FER ORDER COM.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25
THE Independence Guards are making

THE Independence Guards are making
preparations for a grand display on May
3Oth. Their new breech-loading Spring
field rifles and accoutrements arrived last
week, and they are vast improvement
over the muzzle-loading guns. They are
directly from the arsenal at Rock Island,
and of course are looking finely. The
bows also have been to considerable ex
pense to finish up their uniforms, having
now all got regulation pants, and COM
plete uniform throughout They will
make o fine appearance on that day.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25

TIE May term of the Circuit Court,
Judge Bagg presiding, IS in session in
this city this week. The docket is large
one, embracing 142 law cases, So chan
Gerry and "a probate cases, total of 234
cases, which will probably hold the Court
some time
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25

WE have received from Secretary Shaft
er, of Fairfield, the Premium List for the
twentyfourth annual Fair by the Iowa
State Agricultural Society, to be held at
Cedar Rapids Monday, Tuesday, Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday, September II,
10, 10, 20 and 81, 1877. 1t is printed at
the Office of the Iowa State Register, and
is fine Job geographically.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25

CHARLIE BAcKUs, formerly mine host
of the Merchants Hotel, of this city,
and later, proprietor Of hotel at West
Union, has decided to open an eating
house one door this side of the Opera
House. Charles reputation as a genial
host, and Mrs. Backus' reputation for
good cookery, will, we doubt not, at
tract large circle of customers.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25

STRAYED.-From the premises of j.
Bloom, 81 miles north of Winthrop, May
9th, a two-yearold mare colt, dark bay,
with nose and right eye covered with
warts. Amy information leading to her
discovery may be left at this office or at
the residence of the owner.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25

WE HAVE received from F. w. Helmick
& Co., mnsic publishers, Cincinnati, Ohio,
new and beautiful temperance song and
chorus, entitled, "Mary's Promise, or,
Pledge me love, with Sparkling Water"
1t should be in the hands of all temper
ance workers, who love good music.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25
Sidewalk Notice.

Be ii Resotyed ~ the city Council Of tie city OF
Independence, I0acd.
That the owner owners of the lot or lots abut-
ting on or lying alongside of the east side OF
River street in the city of Independence, from the
northwest corner of block one to the southwest
corner of block eleven, in Stoughton & McClure's
second addition to the city of Independence, be
and are hereby required to construct sidewalk in
front Of alongside of their respective premises,
said sidewalk to be five feet and four inches wide
from northwest corner Of said block one to the
southwest corner thereof, and four feet wide the
balance Of the way; to be made of two inch pine
plank, free from auger holes, laid crosswise on
three stringers not less than two inches by four
inches in size and to be laid to conform to the
surface of the street as now graded. And if said
sidewalk is not built by the owner or owners of
the respective lot or lots in front of which the
same are ordered within thirty days from the date
hereof, then the City Clerk shall advertise for pro-
posals to build any portion Of the same remain
ing unbuilt, and the cost of building the same
shall be assessed against the lot or lots owned by
the delinquents as provided by an Ordinance reg
ulating the paving of sidewalks, passed Sept. Sth
1875.
independence, May 14th, 1877.
hereby certify that the above and foregoing is
a true copy of the original on file in my office.
L. s. Witness my hand and seal this 18th
day of May, 1877.
2w43 RUFUS BREWER, City Clerk.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-25

THE editor hereof, departed on Tues
day afternoon for Chicago, for the pur-
pose of purchasing an entire new stock of
type for rhe BULLETIN. He will be alb
sent during this week. The new dress
will be put on about the first of June.