Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-05-18
From 0uasqueton.
OUAsQUEToN, Iowa, May 10th.

gUASQUETON, iowa, May lOtn.
EDITOR BULLETIN:-Th were none
baptised by immersion last Sabbath, as l
stated, but probably viii be the first Sun
day in June, as they are candidates for
admission to the Cong'l church, and are
to be taken at their communion, which
occurs on that day.
A musical association has been organ
lied by those interested in music, and the
following officers chosen, viz: Henry
Northrup Pres; Mr.. N Leighton, Vice
Pres; B. F. Rantz, Treas, and Miss
Jane Parker, Sec'y. They have a room
in Ashley Block, up stairs, and meet Fri
day evening of each week. Vocal music
only, has been introduced, which is con-
Quoted by our well known leader in sing
ing, Thompson Waters. They not only
wish to improve in. the knowledge of
mnsic, for their own benefit, but desire
any, who may be obliged to commence
with the "staff," and wish to learn, to
join. They use the "Song Herald" a
new book by II. r. Palmer, which they
like very much.
J. M. Lumsden and G. w. Blank, have
formed a partnership under the name of
Lumsden & Blank, erected, on corner
Main and Cedar Sts, small building,
and are prepared to give any who call, a
fac-simile of their cOuntenance, whether
smiling or displeasing, on paper or tin, as
they choose The roof is partially glass;
as is also the north side of the building.
| leave the name of the business to be
surmised by you.
A fanf yvac n;tohad upon tho rivar flat
west side, Friday evening last, and many
inquired whats that? A circus ar
rived? A menageie come to town." In
doubleday many of the boys began to
scrape the old iron kettles, and pieces of
stove together, to obtain money to attend.
How "circus in town" will arouse the
animation of all youths to "bring WATER
"clean horses" "brng stakes" anythin G
but "ride the wicked mules" to gain ad-
mission. Well, this wasn't circus, or q
full grown menagerie. But next day l
overheard the remark that a gypsy for
tune teller had arrived. l think, Mr.. Ed
itor, if you had witnessed the army of
boys, yes, men included in the ranks,
that marched across the bridge Saturday
evening, to have their fortunes told (?,
you would have concluded there was u
fort TO be taken near by. l heard SO
much, and saw So many driving to sec
the wonderful teller, ! thought best to
call myself. | found a dark complexion
ed man, with long, black, matted hair, II
boy, two species of the canine race and a
bug. The two last mentioned objects
might impress one with the idea it was a
"strayed away or stolen" side show, or
baby menagerie, especially one of the
"purps," it was hard to classify, but be-
ing shouted at by his master, and there
by dropping his fly switch between his
propellers, as though expecting tin pail
attachment, l classified it among the ca
mines lie looked as the dog Satellite"
probably did, that was thrown from the
proiectile that jeurncyed Ground the
Moon" as related in the story by Jules
Verne. He certainly had spine, which
was very evident by the ridge-pole upon
upon his back, for either it was a high
spine with much flesh, or low spine with
no flesh. and upon examination of his
sides, which made me think of Il hull to
ship, as she stands ready to receive her
planks, all ribs, booked it low spine
with 10 flesh The truth is, he was as
fat as a match
Undoubtedly / ought not to crlticise
upon the appearance, as probably finds
had been unreplenished, and the poor
cur had to steal an honest living. His
mate looked up at me with very wicked
expression of his eye, which caused me
to book him Immediately, "a fine appear
ing, nice fellow" Those eyes set well.
But the bug, Wonderful. 1t was there,
but so difficult to discern After few
minutes of conversation with the propric
tor, he said he would tell my fortune for
fifty cents We are all aware the wheat
crop failed last summer. ! couldn't pay
that amount, but asked him if he read by
the hand. "Ah! No." with negative
shake of his head, "by SPIRIT" and |
said aside, Glowing spirit(s) perhaps"
| found he had once lived in your flour
ishing city, and when last seen here, was
on his way there. But the Bug! 1t was
called by the towns people a Fortune
Teller, and the proprietor stated, it had
wonderful effect of attracting the hu-
man race. He intended to add, that por-
ton which was cast in Liberty township.
He declared he was full blooded yam
kee, no gypsy, or gypsy fortune teller,
and for calling him such was the Won
perful Hum Bug, which aroused the curl
osity of many farmers boy. ! am not
excluded. wonder though if any got
bit?
Rev. Mr.. James, pastor of the Metho-
dist church, who has been absent from
home the three Sabbaths previous to the
18th, returned Thursday, via Rowley,
and was in his welcome place on Sab
bath morning. Their hour for Sabbath
School being nine A. NJ, many of other
denominations attend.
The electors of the Independent Dist.
of Quasqueton, are notified to meet at tie
school house, on Saturday, May 10Th, to
vote on the proposition, "Shall the Dis
trict issue bonds equal to five percent Of
its assessed valuation, payable in ten
years, for the purpose of building new
school house" ELECTRIC.