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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12

A member of the City Council suggest
ed the propriety of the Council abdicat-
ing in favor of the BULLETIN We make
the additional suggestion that Grant be
requested to send troops here. to see that
there is no intimidation in the NATTER
C"n erc"ttcc.
The member OF the City Council re-
ferred TO, will please take notice that the
BULLETIN does not propose 10 relieve him
of the responsibility resting upon him to
enforce the laws, no matter how anxious
he may be to evade it. Wepropose, how
ever, in all proper ways, to stimulate him
to do his duty, and would kindly advise
him not to be too thin-skinned about it.
We have no quarrel with the Council or
any member of it. But, differing with
the member reported above, we hold that
as body, elected by, and responsible to
the people, its acts are legitimate subjects
for honest criticism by the press. We
will admit that 1t is very dignified body
but it is not infallible or irresponsible,
and we do not propose just yet to "abdl-
cate" our right to review its actions, and
condemn what seems to be wrong or I'M
polite, even though by this course we
shall encounter the whitening sarcasm
of one member or Dozen The i'm.
pication that criticism of the Council is
imperinent, is absurd, and we respect
fully suggest that any Indignation that
may be treasured up in that body on ac-
count of newspaper comments, can be
expended TO better purpose upon those
who dclantly violate the rules and ordi-
nanccs of the city
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12
From WestburE.

WEsTBURG, Jan. 9th, 1877.
EDITOR BULLETIN Leap Years and the
Centennial are things Of the past. In re
gard to Leap Year, we are glad it has
passed, as number of young gentlemen
in this locality had to shun the society Of
OF young ladies, lest they might receive
proposition of marriage, which they
would not like to accept. know this to
be true, because the gentlemen told me it
was the fact. The ladies of Westburg
invited their gentlemen friends and had u
very pleasantparty, one evening last week
Owing to circumstances, over which we
had no CONTROL" We did not attend, there
fore cannot give very minute descrip
ton Of the affair. Our girl preferred the
company of Mr.. Smith. We cannot say
positively whether or not, this 10 the
Smith whose life was saved by the Indian
maiden, Pocahontas, but are inclined to
think it is. As the tears bedim our eyes,
we can only soy, We are sorry Pocahon-
tas saved him.
Mr. Thomas Wolfe, one OF our most
| respectable and highly esteemed citizens,
has gone to Wisconsin for the purpose Of
securing wife. We are unable to &C
count for the strange and unnatural con-
duct of Mr.. W., as there are number of
marriageble young ladies IN Westburg.
MIR. w. is young man of exemplary hab-
its. He never parted his hair in the mid
die He never smoked anything, except
n little mild, homemade tobacco. He
never used any profanc language, except
the words, Condemn it." Fs usually
attended Sunday school, and upon such
occasions wore paper collar and had
his boots well creased. In fact he is in
every respect gentleman. He is also a
ripe scholar on the fiddle, and can play
such tunes as "Old Dan Tucker" Tear
her down Sal" etc., ETC., to perfection.
Having all these good qualities it would
seem that he might get wife here in
Westburg. And let me state here, by
way of parenthesis, that the young ladies
of Westburg, are far superior to those of
Wisconsin. Under the circumstances, il
is incomprehensible why Mr.. w. should
act as he did
Our Good Templars lodge is growing
rapidly. 1t now has sixty-five members
We are informed, that Mr.. l.. W. Akin,
of Boston, has been engaged, by the
Templars, to deliver lecture at the Cent
or school house.
MIR. Atkins Is a Temperance Lecturer Of
considerable notorlety. He has been in
the lecture field for the past fifteen years
We learn that Mr.. T. s. Stone recently
sold four thousand dollars worth OF
blooded stock.
NJ. & V. w. Davis last Saturday, sold
three hundred dollars worth of their fine
stock of hogG.
Davis Brothers have probably the best
hogs in Iowa. LEX.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12

READY TO DIE IF WANTED.-We are
informed that there is a military company
at Indepen dence, all Democrats, and they
have notified Tilden that they are ready
to inaugurate him at moments notice
You may bet they must he 100 brave
''cusses" when they offer to die tor the
sake of witheled up old bachelor.
They must have the 'inaugur" bad -
Cedar Falls G"zette.
The above appeared in the Gazette OF
two weeks since, but escaped our notice
at the time. 1t Is hardly necessary to
say, that it is a no-such- thing, and d
bungling one at that Firstly, our mill
tary company was organized without
thought of the political opinions of its
members; secondly, the commanding Of
ficer, and We are quite sure a majority OF
the members, are Republicans, and third
", whether Republicans or democrats
none of them are fools enough to talk
about ipaugurating Tilden or any body
else by force Of arms.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12
The Eye and Ear.

DIR p. BLADE, Oculist and Aurlst, Of
Dubuque. made his first professional Wis
it to our city, this week. Not being able
to come on the day he was advertised, his
stay was short, only long enough to make
proper arrangements for future visits.
He went west on Wednesday, to fulfil en-
engagements in Waterloo, Cedar Falls
and Wavcrly. He will stop on his re-
turn and meet all who may desire the ben
eft Of his skill, at the Central House, on
Thursday and Friday, January rs and 26
DR.. Blade has an established reputation
in Dubuque where he has practlced for
seven yeass-as n skillful and successful
physician. His specially is, treatment of
diseases of the eye and ear, but he will
also give his attention to all forms OF
chronic disease, that may be submitted to
his care lie will make regular monthly
visits to our city, during the winter, due
notice of the date will be given in our
columns. We think, from DR.. Biade'a
reputation and standing in the profession
and community, at Dubuque, that we are
warranted in assuring all who may seek
his aid, intelligent and skillful treatment
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12

The C0nsei oatipes manner of going
after offenders against the law and NOR
ality is, to say tie least, peculiar 1t
metaphorically takes very small scourge
in one hand and big box Of salve in the
other. Witness its singular allusion this
week to an individual who, during his
stay in this community impressed almos,
all who knew him, az a thorough scoun
drel and bully, with scarcely redeeming
trait in his composition Our neighbor
opens It's narrative of this fellows rascal
tiles in this vicinity with the remark:
He is Il good-hearted boy, and his
name is Sam Berry, but he can't stand
temptation"
Let US purr
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12

Iowa STATE REGISTER We think it is
the duty of every citizen Of Iowa to sup
port Iowa papers in preference to all
others, and we take pleasure in commend
can afford to take paper besides that is.
sued at their own home,-to which the
first obligation of support and patronage
is due-the journal whose name appears
above. We have had occasion before to
speak of the Regist in commendatory
terms; to allude to the ability, skill. en-
terprise, and industry with which it is
conducted. 1t is hardly possible to exag-
gerate these, but there are ial reasons
which give it IA hold upon Iowa readers,
not possessed by outside papers. It's locat-
ed at the political and news center of the
State; 1t gives all the news of the world
at large found in the outside Journals,
besides very full and perfect reports of
Iowa news not found in the papers re-
iSiito ~. IL viii NC SpCCldlS
to Iowa readers this year, when a Legis-
lature, and State officers, and United
States Senator are to be elected, very sat
isfactory reports of the canvass for all,
which may be expected in its columns
Its agricultural department, conducted as
it is by veteran editor and practical
farmer of ripe judgment, and informa-
ton, is feature of rare excellence, and
gives It . great popularity among Iowa
farmers. 1t smerits as family and literary
paper, are not behind its other excellen-
ces; and besides all these, in point Of
cheapness, it compares favorably with
the Chicago weeklics, being 4 ten-column
sheet, and much larger than those papers.
The Res ter is prospecting greatly, and is
deserving of it all. We furnish it in
connection with our paper for 1886 for
both
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

H. J. SPRAeUB Paf
EDWARD BURNS, In the Circuit Court OF
WILLIAM BURNS Buchanan County, Iowa,
CHARLES BURNS, February term A. ID. 1870.
EDWARD BURNs,
MATILDA LETTER, DHs
To said DefendInfs;
NQU are hereby notified that on or before the
L LIST day Of February, A. ID. 1877, there will be
on hle in the Office Of the Clerk Of the Circuit
Court of Buchanan county, Iowa, the petition OF
H. j. Sprague. the Plaintiff Aforesaid, claiming OF
you the sum OF three thousand dollars, as money
Justly due on promssory note dated November
~, 1859. Also asking the foreclosure Of . mort
gage the northeast quarter Of section nine. ~,
township eighty nine (s9l, range seven, ca, Blu.
chanan county. Iswa, given to secure the payment
Of said note. No personal judgment asked.
You also notified that unless you appear
thereto and defend before noon Of the second day
Of the February term Of said Circuit Court, Of Blu
chanan county, to be held at Independence, In
said county, on the 10th day Of February. a, D..
1877. default will be- entered against you, and
Judgment rendered thereon, and decree OF fore
closure granted as asked. LAKE 4 HARMON.
4w22 Att'ys for Plaintiff
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12

The AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. - The
election, for directors of the Buchanan
County Agricultural Society, for the ensu-
ing year. held at the Office of Lake & Har
mon on the list inst, resulted in the choice
of the following named gentlemen: Geo.
Brooks, L. J. Curtis, W. 0. Curtis, W.
r. Kenyon, E Leach, Jed Lake, Ephrlam
Miller, J. B. Potter, S. I. Spangler, G..
H. Wilson and A. F. Williams.
The meeting of the directors for organ
ization, will be held at the same place,
next Teusday, January 10th 1877, at
o'clock p NJ All the directors arc re.
quested to be present
I'm LAVE
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12
Teachers Institute at Winthrop

Mr.. EpIToR.-I send you for publica
ton the minutes of the Institute held al
Winthrop, Iowa, January Sth 1877.
Institute called to order bv Mr.. j.
Goodrich; Mrs. Vincent was appointed
chairman, and Miss Potter was appointed
Secretary.
1.-The subject of writing was dis
cussed by Mr.. J. Goodrich, Mrs. Vincent,
and Miss Fry
2.-The subject OF History was dis
cussed by Mrs. Vincent, Miss Fry, and ].
Goodrich. Adjourned to meet at one
clock p W.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Institute called to order by the chair
man.
1.-Subjcct for discussion, Grammar
Discussion opened by Mr.. j. Goodrich,
followed by Miss Fry, Mr.. Pierce, and
Mr.. Merrill
2.-Subject for discussion, Arithmetic
General discussion and questions.
3.--School management, generally dis
cussion.
The following teachers were present
Prof. NJ. J. Goodrich, Miss n. Fry, Mrs
Vincent, Miss X. Kirkpatrick, Miss A
Woodwork, Miss 8. Huff, Miss A. Mer.
rill, Mr.. G. Guthrie, Mr.. G. Norman, Mr.
C. Dougherty. Institute adjourned.
ADDIE POTTER, Secretary.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12
24w2

STRANGE Bur TRUE-1 our cough IS
killing you! Is your life worth IS centss
II so, use DR.. Seth Arnold's Cough Killer,
the great eradicator of all Lung Diseases
II is superior to all other remedies yet
discovered for Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat,
Whooping Cough, Group and all diseases
of the Throat and Lungs. Price, % cts,
so cents, and $1.O0. Call ut Tabor &
Sons Drug Store, Independence, Iowa,
and obtain u bottle. If relief is not af-
fordcd, money refunded Two doses
will reiiers the most sepcre case. A sure
speedy, and perfectly safe remedy, prov
ed by trial to excel any other IN the
gorld Remember It Is warranted.
Arnold's Diarrhea Balsam, IS and so
cents.
Arnold's Bilious Balsam Mandrake
Pills, operating without pain or sickness.
Compounded by the DR.. Seth Arnold's
Medical Corporation, Weonsocket, K. !
7m6
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12

EVERY time the mercury in the Their
mometer goes down to zero, or below, IL
score or more of our exchanges 60 for
Prof Henrichs. That scientific gentle
man, in the early part Of the season, tenn
porarily thrown off his poisc by the sue
cess of few lucky guesses ut the wealth
err last summer, had the temerity to pre-.
dict mild winter" and every time the
cold pinchcs a little sharply, our editorial
brethren, aforesaid, take revenge by stick
ing their sharp pen-points Into Heinrichs.
This is ungenerous. Our friends should
remember that guessing cannot be re-
duceu to n science in one season.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12
A Terrible Cough!

How often we hear the above remark
during these extreme changes of weather.
Colds, Coughs and Sore Threats were
never more prevalent among children
than now. Now we are going to urge
you to try remedy which has excited
comments by physlcMns all over the
country, whe acknowledge their surprise
at the wonderful and happy results from
its use. That remedy is the well known
preparation, HALE'S COUGH CORDIAL.
Your own druggist, P. TABOR & Son, will
tell you that 1t is the best cough medicine
they ever sold and will warrant a cure
or return your money to you in case Of a
failure after using one-half the bottle. 1t
is very pleasant to the taste. making it n
very desirable remedy for children.
24-w2
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12
Book Keeping Glass.

l will commence an evening class in
Double Entry Book Keeping, at Leytze's
Hall, on Friday night. Jan. 70. All who
are interested in getting business cdnca
ton, are requested to meet at the above
place. The course, which will occupy
four months, will give a thorough knowl
edge of Double Entry Bookkeeping and
business forms. This will be an excel
lent chance for farmers sons and daught
ers. living within six OF seven miles OF
town, rs they can easily return home aft
er school. A very liberal deduction will
be made to parties from the same neigh
borhood, also to two or more from the
same family. For further particulars
call after P. NJ. p. II. SHARP,
Formerly Teacher at Baylies CONNER
cial College, Dubuque.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12
Church and Society Directory.

PRESBYTERIAN-W B. Phelps. Pastor. Sab
bath service 10: 80 A. NJ. and GO p NJ Sab
bath School. IL O'Clock. Prayer meeting. Wed
Dtsday evening at :OO.
METHODIST EPlSCOPAL-D. Shelter. Pastor.
Sabbath service. &c: 80 a. NJ and 700 z: N
sabbath School, y Nj. Prayer meeting, Wed
u.sday evening at 200
rONGREGATIONAL-L. w. Brirtnall PASTOR
Sabbath service. 10 80 \. NJ. and 200 p. NJ Sab
bath school, IL NJ Prayer meeting, Wednes-
day evening. at Z go.
BAPTiST-F. A. Marsh. Pastor. Sabbath ser,
vice. 10 80 A. NJ. and 200 7. NJ. Sabbath school
at 12:0o NJ. Prayer meeting "Wednesday even
ing at :: 20.
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL-Thos Il. Kemp. Rector
Regular Sunday service. morning and evening
at the ringing of the bell; also service every
Wednesday evening. Sunday school hmmedl-
ately after morning service.
GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN G. Schalble.
Pastor Services at 1880 A. NJ. and ZOO p. NJ.
Sabbath school at 200 P. NJ. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening at 7:30
CATHOLIC-Sr. JOHN THE EVANGELIST Pastor
Rev. John L. Gosker. Services every Sunday
Low Mass at 81 a. IN. High Mass at le1i a. IN
Sunday school ut 400 p. m. vespels al 3:o"
p. III. Evening services occasionally
EVANGELICAL AssoCIATIoN.,M Knoll, Pas
tor. Sabbath service. 10 80 A. NJ Prayer meet
ing Wednesday at z 20 T. NJ
INDEPENDENCE LODGE. No. Ia: 1. o. o. +.
Members in good standing are cordially invited
to attend.
FRANK NEWELL Sec y. FRED SMITH, N. G.
J. j. TRAVIS Treas NJ. X. EASTMAN. V. 6.
INDEPENDENCE ENCAMPMENT. No. Sc, |. 0.
o. F-Meets the second and fourth Thursday
In each month c. Il. WALLACE, u r.
WILL FEW. Scribe
A & A. N.
INDEPENDENCE LODGE No. s., A F. 4 A. n.
Meets at Masonic Hall, on Wednesday, on or
before the full moon in each month.
W. q DoSNAN. W. NJ.
d S. DEERING. Secy
AHOLIAB CHAPTER, No 81. II. A. M.-Meets
D. s. DEERrNG. H. P.
C. B. WARNE, Sec'y.
A. o. L. ".
EVERGREEN LODGE. No. 24.-heets every
Friday evening. at the Lodge Room. over T.
\. Welch Il Co store. Main ST.
OFFICERS.
GEO b. WAENE w. NJ. W. ;. LUTHER, G.. +.
d. B. SANFORD, O. W. ii. JosLIN. X.
A. c. GILLIAN. Financicr. l.. 5. WILCOX, Receiver.
D. o. II.
SCHILLER LODGE, No 30, d. 0. II. Meets
every Tuesday evening. at Stoushton Hall, at
O'Clock. GEO STEINMETz, .. Is.
ANTOINE HoLzER. Sec.y.
INDEPENDENCE LODGE. No IS - Meets at
weeks Visitors in the city belonging to the
Order are cordially invited TO attend:
q. IL HILL, W. c. T.
C Il SMITH. W S.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12
CONVENTION.

1t is proposed to form An ASSOCIATION OF
the school officers Of the county. For
this purpose, and for the consideration of
matters of importance to common school
work, the school officers, sub-directors
and all others, of the county. are respect
fully requested to meet in convention. in
the Court House, at 10 A. NJ, Jan "a I.
Arrangements will be made for two day.
work. Hon. c. w. Van Coelln, State
Superintendent, and others will be pres
ent to assist in the work, and to lecture
ON school matters, Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings, Jan. "a and 25. A full at
tendance Is greatly desired.
w Z. PARKER,
24w2 County Supt.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12
Tho People Want Proof.

There is no medicine prescribed by
physicians, or sold by Druggists, tina,
carries such evidence of its success and
superior virtue as BosCHEE's GERMAN
SYRUP for severe Coughs, Colds settled
on the breast. Consumption, or any dis
ease Of the Throat and Lungs A proof
of that fact is that any person afflicted
can get sample bottle for ten cents and
try its superior effect before buying the
regular size at IS cents 1t has lately
been introduced in this country from
Germany and Its wonderful cures are as
tonishlng everyone that use it. Three
doses will relieve any case. Try it
Sold by {. r. Wallace 22w22-eow.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12

Hon. J. s. WOODWARD, ESQ, returned
on Thursday evenidg last, from quite a
heightened visit to California. The trip
seems to have been most agreeable one
for he is enthusias ic in detailing his ex-
periences in the land of gold and on the
railway journey there and back. He
found California looking at its best; the
weather most propitious, the market full
of vegetables, and everything delightful.
He returns in robust health and capital
spirits.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12


SAM BERRY,a young limb of Satan, who
worked for Rice & Co the hide dealers
under Leytze's block, the past summer,
and ended his engagement with them IN
a way peculiarly his own, namely, by
stealing $3.50 from them and leaving
town suddenly, has been heard FROM
He is at lie Roy, MINI, and engaged in
the congenial occupation of keeping sal
Don. Berry is an ingrained rascal. He
is the same fellow who year ard half
ago ran off with $500 belonging to E. B.
Conable, and when brought back by the
officers of the law, only escaped the peni
Tertiary by the leniency of Mr. Conable,
who refrained from prosecuting him, and
Sc, him to work to make restitution. An
other of his crimes was the theft of Il suit
OF clothes from traveller at the Chatham
House. He escaped punishment for this
also, because the man could not stop to
prosecute him after lie had recovered his
property. We hear of no steps being ia
ken to arrest him for this latest offence.
Rice g. Co. having sold out and gone TO
Chicago. The people of lie Roy will do
well to keep eyes on their loose property.
REPORT OF TEACnER's INSTITUTE HELD
IN HAzLEToN JAN. 6TH.-Meeting called
to order by r. c. Wilson. J. NJ. Mill
ken was elected President,and E, Ecklce,
Secretary Two critics were appointed,
VIM. Kint and Z. Ecklee. Opening ex-
ercises; A selection read by Y. c. Nelson,
topic, Behind Time" The subjects for
discussion in the forenoon were;
1.-Reading, introduced by z. II Mil
iken.
2.-Physiology, by J. N, Barr.
3.-History, by VIM. Kint.
Each branch in its order Was discuss
ed by the teachers present, and the best
way of teaching the same, especially con-
sidered and expressed.
The subject for afternoon debates was:
1.-Practical Arithmetic, introduced
by C. II. Miller
2.-Writing considered as g science,
by w. A. Sogers.
3.-Grammar, by Z. Ecklee.
| The members of the Institute gave
| their views upon the above topics as in
the forenoon. Y. C. Nelson read an
essay on "School Government"
It was decided that another Institute
will be held in three weeks; and the sub
iccts for debate will be Grammar, School
Government, Arithmetic, Questions for
query box, J. NJ, MuLIKEN, Prest.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12

THE Littleton Mills, Hovey & Hale
proprietors, are dong big run of bust
ness. Grinding is done right up to time,
water Is plenty and the mill in good con-
ditlon. The press. of work is SO great,
however, that they are running night
and day The mill has a good reputa-
ton for first ella work and honest deal
ing, and is worthy of it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12

Tho Centaur Liniments are the great
est remedies ever discovered for all flesh. bone
and muscle ailments Bites. Bruises, Swellings
Burns, Rheumatism, Stiff Joints, &C. What the
White Liniment does for the human family the
Yellow Liniment does for horses and animals
They are cheap, they are convenient, and they are
certain in their effrcts
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12

Mrs. T. HoDGEs, Teacher in Oil Paint
ing will receive pupils to instruct in
the art Of her studio, commencing imme-
diately after the holidays. Persons wish
ting to take lessons should call on her
soon and make arrangements
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12

Children Cry for Pitchers Gas oria.
1t is as pleasant to take As honey. 1t contains no
morphine or other deleterious ingredient, and 10
sure to expel worms, wind collie, regulate the
bowels and stomach, and overcome irritation
caused by rash or cutting teeth. Mothers can rest
and children enjoy health who use Castoria 1t is
harmless, it is certain, it is speedy and it is cheap
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12

N. BURR is settling up his affairs pre-
paratory to removing to Nebraska where
he will engage in the implement business
with his son. We shall regret to part
with Mr. Burr, who is valuable and enter
prising citizen.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12

THE committee of arrangements, for
the meeting of the Grand Lodge of the
A. o. L. W., in this city in February,
have engaged the fine hall Of the Odd
Fellows, for the session of the Grand
Lodge,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-12

COMMENCE the New Year by buying
your Dry goods at the New York Store,
and paying cash, thereby saving Is to 25
per cent.