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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

In our reference last week to the visit
of the firemen TO Manchester on the
Fourth, we stated that their apparatus
would probably be left at home, because
we heard the chef engineer express him.
self as opposed to its removal on q day so
peculiarly liable TO serious fires. The
City Council has, however, since that
time granted permission for the steamer
to accompany the firemen, and we shall
have to make up for this want of protec-
ton by extra vigilance and care. The
easy complaisance of the majority of the
ment does not approve, has naturally pro-
voked criticism from taxpayers and pro-
perty owners. They are inquiring it
there are not prudent bounds, beyond
which the desire that everybody has to
oblige the firemen, should not go. They
argue that competitive trial of engines
such as is contemplated at Manchester
must be severe strain upon the appara-
tus and will do no good to anybody but
the manufacturers of the machine that tri-
umphs. They, with good reason, ask, in
such case, as taxpayers, why the city
should bear the loss involved in the I'M
wonted wear and strain of the machine,
merely to enable the maker of it to make
sales elsewhere. 1t certainly looks as if
the Council had let its good nature tri-
umph over Its judgment.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

The press at Chas. City and Waterloo
speak as follows of Rev w. l.. Hunters
lecture on Moral Courage"
GAS literary performance, it was ex-
tremely able and instructive. No young
man who yet has his character to form
and his fortune to make should have fail
ed to hear it,"
Zone among the very best lectures of
the season."
"The lecture throughout was replete
with sober, earnest thought, and develop
ed ideas well worthy the attention of all
who heard him."
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

The German Mannerchor of Waterloo,
comprising over twenty singers, of which
our whilom citizen Prof. Barth is direct
or, visited our city on Saturday last, re-
naming over Sunday. On Saturday even
ing they gave free concert at Leytze's
Hall, which attracted large audience,
mainly of our German citizens, and which
is highly spoken of by all who heard it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15
To our DellnQuents.

The new dress in which the BULLETIN
will appear two weeks hence, costs con.
siderable money, for which we rely in
great part upon those who owe us OH sub
scription, job work, &C., many of whom
we have carried for long time. These
are mostly small amounts, but they rep
resent in the aggregate large sum to us,
and we hope that no second invitation will
be needed to bring a portion, if not the
whole of it. 1t is not often that We dun
our subscribers, we therefore hope that
this appeal will be needed.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

THE BULLETIN will appear next week
in new habiliments throughout, clean and
fragrant as new blown rose Our deal
their business will see that this is splen-
did opportunity for new departure.
Bring in your favors early and we will
invest them in the conspicuity of new
tyne
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

"MoRAL COURAGE. Rev VIM. L. Hun
ter, so long and favorably known to our
citizens, has accepted an invitation to de,
liver his lecture on the above subject, at
the Baptist church. on Monday evening
next, the 18th inst. An admission fee of
25 cents will be charged and the entire
proceeds presented Mr.. Hunter as an evil
dencc of the pleasure his many friends
are certain to enjoy in hearing him. Let
the church be filled.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

IT will be seen by the announcement
IN another column, that Winthrop is to
have real old-fashioned celebration of
the Fourth of July. D. N. Cooley, Of
Dubuque, will be the orator. The other
pyrotechnical features of the occasion are
expected to be of corresponding bril-
liancy.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15
Blue Front Store.
CafaW DC BEETLE.

Another large invoice of teas just re-
ceived; prices to suit all-from 33 cents
per pound mp to 90 cents. The very
choicest, consisting of Gunpowder,
Young Hyson. Japan and Black Teas.
Our stock of groceries is complete and
entirely new, and the prices at bottom fig.
ures. Dried and can fruits of all kinds
and prices very low TO suit the times.
Call and see our stock at the BLUE FRONT
STORE, up street. 4w46
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

A YOUNG man, named Charles Wells,
was tried before Justice Stoneman, of
Newton township, on Wednesday, on a
charge of attempt to commit rape. He
was bound over to the next term of the
District Court, and in default of bail was
yesterday committed to Jail.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

WILL JACOBS and Will r. Fisher, late.
" of the BULLETIN force, in company
with Frank Chandler, started on a fishing
excursion and exploring trip, the first OF
the week, toward the source of the Wap.
sic. They went fully equipped with tent,
fishing tackle and fowling pieces, and
prOvisioned for tso-weeks' jolly time,
which we hope they will be successful in
realizing, and not bag anything larger
than bear or bring home anything larger
than a whale.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

THE house of Willard Parker, about
two miles from Walker, was entered by
a burglar last Wednesday night who took
SIT from Mr.. Parker's pants pocket and
departed without detection, though four
persons were sleeping in the ROOM
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15
THE Dubuque Times gives this sen

THE Dubuque Times gives this sensible
advice: "Never go into place of bust
ness where you arc not wanted. If a
man wants you he will invite you through
an advertisement in your home paper. 1t
is very i'll manners to intrude upon his
privacy-don't do it,"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

If you want to live happy, and learn
how to sing, use DR.. Richards great
Throat and Lung Healer, for it is the
thing. 1t will clear up your throat and
cure up the sore. Price so cents. Sold
by Tabor & Son.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

THE Commencement exercises of Cor
nell College will take place on Saturday,
June 23d, and extend until the 28th.
During this interval addresses are set
down for Hon. Will Cumback, of Indi.
ana, David Swing, of Chicago, Bishop
Foster, and other notables. The Com.
mencemcnt proper will be on the 2Sth,
when the addresses of the graduating
class and the comforting of degrees will
be in order. The name of Fred. M. Alb
bot, of this city, is on the list of gradu
ateS
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

THE Waterloo Courier comes to our ia
BILE this week, newly dressed in suit OF
clear-cut type from Barnhart Bros. & Co s
foundry The subscribers to that excel.
lent paper have now nothing to desire,
either in the way of comely appearance
or energetic and able management.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

WE acknowledge the receipt of an in
vitatiOn to attend the summer meeting of
the Citizens Trotting Association, of Of
tumwa, to be held July 10, II, 10 and 10.
So, 900 will be paid in premiums.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

MEETINGS were held on Saturday and
Monday evenings to determine whether
our citizens should take steps for cele
bration of the Fourth of July, After
thorough discussion of the project pro
and con, 1t was finally deemed not feast
bic, in view of the inadequate time for
preparation and the previous arrange
ments of the military, firemen and many
citizens to spend the day elsewhere
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15
THE Young scamp Ward, whose ARE

The young scamp Ward, whose arrest
in an adjoining county, for stealing a
team from Thos. Sherwood, was chron-
icled last week, was brought back Oh
Saturday and lodged IN Jail. He has his
examination before S. Newman, Esq, to
day
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

A GOOD truck wagon, a twOhorsc bug
gy and Woods Mower, to exchange for
cows, steers or hogs.
Good tame pasture for eighty steers.
47w3 W. A. JONES.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15
Dog Lost.

From the residence of the subscriber,
at Winthrop, about June 10th, a small, jet
black dog; fore feet white and white
stripe on the breast; answers to the name
of Carlo. A liberal reward will be paid
for the delivery of the dog.
II. G.. MARKHAM
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15
Card.

The Busy Bees are DESTROYS of ex-
pressing their gratitude to the public, for
so kindly patrOnizing them at their late
Fair. NELLIE G. NOBLE, Sec'y.
BY order of President.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

j. B. JONES starts to-day for his usual
summer vacation. He will return about
the 1st of September.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

A "RUCTIoN There was quite live
ly shindy on Saturday evening last. at the
house of John McKenna, a blacksmith,
living near the track of the Central road,
about three-fourths of a mile east of the
depot, in which McKenna, his wife, Pat
Jordan. q farmer, and his father-in-law,
James Burns, participated. 1t appears
that Jordan and McKenna held an old
grudge against each other. Jordan had
been at the brewery and started for home
with Burns. Passing McKenna's house he
and Jordan had some words, which soon
merged into an advance in force on the
part of Jordan, who opened hostillties by
throwing percussion shell in the shape
of keg of beer at McKenna's head, fol.
lowing it closely by charge and a rat
Ting fire of fists. McKenna stood his
ground bravely, and when the battle was
at its height, Jordan's reserve, old man
Burns, came to the front, armed with a
his wife, came into line and the engage
ment waxed hot along the whole front.
The first success was for the McKenna for
ces, the wife making gallant rush on old
Burns, disarming him of the shovel and
whacking him over the head. He took
no further interest in the proceedings.
Meantime the contest ragged in the center.
McKenna, finding Jordan's fists too heavy,
whipped out a jack-knife and with it in
flicted dozen or more stabs and skelps
in Jordan's rear. This ended the battle.
McKenna was arrested and had his prellm-
nary examination before Esq. Gillett, yes
terday, the result of which was that the
Justice deemed the off,ense not of a char
acter to warrant him in binding over for
Court No information being filed for
assault, McKenna was discharged.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15
a Choice Farm for Sale.

The subscriber offers his farm of 900
acres, 20 acres timber, in Fairbank town
ship, nine miles northwest of Indepen-
dence, on main road, for sale. SAID farm
has good title, is choice land under
good cultivation, well fenced, we'll water
ed, has two good dwelling houses, two
orchards, with abundance of small fruit,
and good cheese factory on the farm now
in operation; also good schoolhouse,
meeting privileges, and excellent society
in the vicinity. A portion of the price
can remain Oh the farm, secured by mort
gage, for number of years if desired.
For full particulars address
J. II. SHERIDAN,
46tf Ottcrville,
Buchanan Co., Iowa.
FIFTY cases Milwaukee Beer for family
use just received at John Till's.
To Whom it May Concern.
Copy of Seal attached to Scales at Bar
Der 4 Kellogg's Lumber and Coal Office:
We have this day
SEALED THIS SCALE,
and find it
CORRECT.
FAIRBANKS. MORSE & Co.
Signed ThOs. HuqqiH.
Heels Premium Lager Beer for sale at
John Till's.
FARMERS wanting a Prize Mower will
do well to order at once.
BIRD Cages at Tabors.
CURTAIN Fixtures, at Tabor's,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

THE Great Mercantile College at Keo-
kuk has become an immense school.
Students 60 to it from all over the Union.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

THE Tennessee Jubilee singers gave
very acceptable entertainment at the OPP
era House, last Monday evening, much
more SO than any given by similar organ
izations in this city. The plantation and
camp-meeting choruses sung by the whole
company were not remarkable except for
admirable training shown, but the tenor
and bass solos, duets, &c, were excellent,
as were the performances on the piano
and organ
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

REV. VIM. L. HUNTER will occupy the
pulpit Of the Baptist church, next Sun
day morning.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

THE Conservative alludes to the timer
ant vender of glass ware, who, during the
early part of the week, cried his wares
ON the street, taking in the cash and his
customers at the same time, and thereup-
on breaches timely sermon on the folly
as we'll as injustice of people paying their
money to irresponsible and often swind-
ling strangers for goods that they can
buy to as good, if not better advantage,
of our home dealers. We can warmly
endorse all that our neighbor says On this
subject, as it is only supplemental
to what we have urged at numberless
times. But we think the application of
the principle might extend a little further.
1t is notorious fact that many of the
very dealers in whose interest the remarks
of our neighbor are made, are in the
habit of patronizing travelling solicitors
for foreign printing offices, to the dctri-
riment of the home printers, and in the
vast maj ority Of cases to no advantage to
themselves. Now, we maintain that this
principle of reciprocity is a humbug I'M
less it works both ways. If We are to
give our home dealers the preference over
itinerant dealers, land we agree we
should), then, to make the thing balance,
the dealer should give the cold shoulder
to every kind of hummer who asks him
to buy anything, or have anything done
which he can buy or have done at home
on equal terms.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15
BUSINESS!!

Having purchased the stock and ac-
counts of the Getty Tea House," l will
sell groceries for cash and produce, at
price as low as the times are hard. Just
try me, and you will find it no humbug.
Feb IS, ~. (tG H. BUCKINGHAM.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

TAKE this means to inform my friends
that l have removed from my former
rooms near the Court House to the sec
ond house east of the east side School
House, where l am prepared to do pleat-
ing of all kinds. l still have the agency
for Madame Griswold's Skirt-Supporting
Corsots, the Dress Reform" goods, man.
ufactured in Boston, and other articles
for ladies' and children's wear. haye
also constantly on hand choice Teas fresh
from the importers every month, and
shall be very grateful for your patronage.
Mrs M. II. SANFORD.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

LOOK out for Strawberry Festival at
the NJ. E. Church, next Tuesday evening,
June 49,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15
School Books at Tabor's.

FARMERS buying McCormick's ma
chimes can depend on everything being
made as represented.
VESTS Enamel Dressing for Carriage
Tops, at Tabor's.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

MCCORMICK Harvester, with Binder
is perfect as harvesting machine.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15
ESTABLISHED 1869.
R. S. & A. P. LACEY, htt'ys-at-L
500 SegeAA-st., WayhtAqt0n, D. G.
Inventors

Inventors
We procure patents in all countries. No AT
ToRNEY FEES IN ADVANCE. No charge unless the
patent is granted. No fees for making prelimi-
nary examinations. No additional fees for OBJ
tanning and conducting rehearing. Special at
tention given to Interference Cases before the
Patent Office, Extensions before Congress. In
fringement Suits in different States. and all ltiga
ton appertaining to Inventions or Patents. Send
stamp for Pamphlet giving full instructions.
q. S. Courts and Departments.
Claims prosecuted in the Supreme Court Of the
United States, Court of claims, Court of Commits
soners of Alabama Claims. Southern Claims
Commission. and all classes of war claims before
the Executive Department.
Arrears of Pay and Bounty.
Officers, Soldiers and Sailors of the late war, or
their heirs. are in many cases entitled to money
from the Government of which they have no
knowledge. Write full history of service and
state amount of pay and bounty received. En-
close stamp, and a full reply, after examination
will be given you without charge
Pensions.
All officers. soldiers and sailors wounded. rup-
tured, or injured in the late war, however slight,
are entitled to and can obtain pension.
u. S. General Land Office.
Contested Land Gases, Private Land CLAIMS,
Mining, Presumption and Homestead Cases, pros
ecuted before the General Land Office and De-
Fartment of the Interior.
Land Warrants.
We pay cash for Bounty Land Warrants and we
invite correspondence with all parties having any
for sale, and give full and explicit instructions
where assignments are imperfect.
We conduct our business in separate Bureaus,
having therein the clerical assistance OF able and
experienced lawyers, and give our closest person.
al supervision to every important paper prepared
in each case. lrOmpt attention is thus secured to
all business entrusted to us. Address
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

REvERsED.-Our readers will remember
that some months since the city of indie
pendcnce commenced an action in the
Circuit Court against E. w. Purdy to re-
cover the expense incurred in filling an
open lot belonging to the defendant, on
the corner of Main and Walnut streets,
which, in the judgment of the authorities,
had become offensive on account of stag
nant water. The case went against the
city, Judge Bagg ruling that the notice by
publication, requiring defendant to abate
the nuisance. was not proper notice, but
that it should have been by personal scrv-
ice. On this point judgment was rem
dered for defendant. The attorneys for
the city took the case by appeal to the
Supreme Court, and that tribunal render
ed its decision this week, holding that the
neticc by publication was sufficient, thus
reversing the judgment Of the lower
Court. The city will recover the cost of
filling the lots, some $50.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15
OH Shades and Holland, at Tabor's.

JACK BoLIvER, the mammoth and Malice
Jack, will make the season at Cross feed
stable, at Independence, Iowa. 44w4
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15
1776. JULY 4th /! 1877.
GRAND CELEBRATION Mt WINTHROP!
100 GUNS AT SUNRISE!

OFFICERS OF THE DAY.
ALEX. RISK, Pres. e. W. SEIDELL, Mar'll.
PROGRAMME.
$50 A. M.-Grand display of &. II. &
l.. Co.
1OA. MA procession will form in
front of the residence of r. W. Bodell,
led by Thayer's Band, followed by firemen
and artillery. Thirty-seven ladies dress
ed in white to represent the States. Dumb
Fuzzies, Rag Mullins, citizens in carriages
etc, which proceed through the principal
streets to Elm Grove, where there will be
orations, music, &c, to conclude with a
Grand Basket Dinner.
PROGRAMME AT GROVE.
Reading of Declaration of Indedendence
by s. G. Pierce.
Prayer by Elder J. Cauch.
Music by Winthrop Glee Club.
Grafton by Hon. D. N. Cooley, Of Du-
buque.
Music by Winthrop Glcc Club
Toasts. H. G. Markham, II. II. Pot
ter, Alex. Risk, E. S. Gaylord, II. NJ.
Music by Winthrop Glee Club
FUN OF THE DAY.
Horse Race for purse of $500.
Foot " " 200.
Whe'lb'w " :" i" 200.
Sack I" " " 200.
Pig Race for Pig.
$500 in Fire Works will be fired IN the
evening
A bowery dance will be given by the
Firemen, to commence at one o'clock P.
NJ, and continue until the wee sma' hours
of the morning. Music by the Thayer
Band. Nothing will be spared to make
this one of the grandest celebrations in
the State. Room for everybody Come
one! come all! PER ORDER Com.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

THE best, most fashionable, largest and
cheapest line of Clothing in the city can
be found at the Chicago Clothing House.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

ATTENTIoN.-NO cure no pay--Dr.
karsner's Catarrh treatment will cure the
worst forms of Catarrh. Sold by c. r.
Wallace. Satisfaction guaranteed in all
cases or money refunded. 30m6.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

IT will pay to 60 over the bridge to
the west end to buy your Drugs and
Groceries Try it. Gift
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

Mccormick S Binder is working splen
didly in Texas.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

MCCORMICK's Advance as combined
Reaper and Mower, is the leading ma
chine of its kind.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

A fine assortment of trimmed Hats can
be found at Mrs. Caffalrs.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15
r. S. & A. p. LACEY, Att'ys,

Any person desiring information as to the stand
ing and responsibility of the members of the firm
will, on request, be furnished with a satisfactory
reference in his vicinity Congressional district.
12-2Itf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

New goods. New York Store.
Can be found at Mrs. Caffalls Cuffs,
Collars, Neckties, Ruches, Silk and Lace
Bibs, Ornaments, &c.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

$3.50 per dozen is the price of photo
graphs at Hopkins gallery near the Wig
Wam 31tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

New stock of Millinery Goods just re
ccived at Mrs. Caffall's.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

Bleaching and Pressing done at Mrs.
yaffalls. 4w43.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15
Wall paper at Tabor's.

New dress goods. New York Store
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

THE Mccormick Mower takes the
lead.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-06-15

Two good Houses to rent.
Inquire of S. NEWMAN.
THREE spools good thread at the New
York Store for 10 cents.