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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-09-29
hair ) represented by finely cut red pa

hair ) represented by finely cut red pa
per, and its ears are so long that it
looks more like donkey than a horse
On the platform near the horse there is
heightened Celestial, who appears to
have just dismounted from the back of
of the animal, as he still holds his rid
ing-whip in his hand. Near the horse
and his rider is seated an image of a
black-faced being, who has great, star
ing white eyes and who would at once
be taken for the devil by any inhabitant
of Christian land, yet the Chinese
say he is a good fellow, and we noticed
before him great number of offerings
in the shape of colored candles, rice,
sweetmeats, and other edibles. Near
this parsonage is seated a god of some
kind, arrayed in green-a sort of Irish
god, it would seem, from his dress
and on each side of him are two small
images dressed in black, with one in
front wearing purple.
In another building is very aristo-
cratic-looking parsonage, arrayed in
pure white. He is sort of money god,
and many gifts were being offered him.
All the images we have mentioned
were finished to the smallest detail, and
appeared to be principally made of pa
per. There were great number of Ian
terms placed here and there, and scores
of things beside that we have not men,
toned, which all may see for themselves
who have any curiosity in regard to the
queer doings of the heather The out
fit, paper as it is, cost $1,000 in San
Francisco. Many whites, ladies as well
as gentlemen, yesterday viewed the
Celestial show.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-09-29
Farmers Need to Study.

We believe that farmers would be
more successful in their profession if
they studied their standard authors
more. a farmer needs a library just as
much as the doctor, divine, or lawyer,
and he should study it as closely. If
they would do this, with their cash sys-
TEN added, they would be the most sue
cessful tradesmen living. Farming is
like other business, in so far as no one
man knows it all. The farmer should
be ever ready to learn; ever ready to
take and retain good idea, let it come
from what source it will, and ever ready
to impart instruction; while he should
keep well TO old usages and maxims, yet
he should look well to modern improve
ments. And lastly, he should never
suffer his farm to iun down, and never
should the old homestead be abandoned
10 cast off the old farm, like worn-out
garment, is too cruel an idea to merit a
moments consideration.-N.E. Farmer.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-09-29
A Chinese Version Of Jack the Giant.
Killer.

In Peking there was soothsayer o
extraordinary wit and power, who coult
tell from a mans face the date of hi.
death, and could lengthen the days Of
those who needed good advice, while
every skeptic was sure to die at the ap
pointed time. One day an unbelievel
passed by, without waiting TO hear the
soOthsayer's words, and the latter called
out that he had something to say to
him. 1t was this: The color of his face
was very bad, and if he were to disre.
gard the soothsayer's advice, he would
be corpse the third day at midnight.
The man laughed and went away, feel
ing rather uncomfortable :" If | mnst
die, must" said he, affecting a sto-
icism he could not feel. He could eat
no food on account of the struggle be-
tween belief and unbelief, and his ex-
citement became SO great on the even
ing of the third day that he could not
sleep. He therefore set to reading. As
it was nearing midnight, he heard a
rumbling sound on the roof, and in
stantly his outer door opened of its own
accord, and in stalked man of terrific
appearance. The scholar was much
frightened, but having an ebony pipe in
his hand, he struck at the monster, who
fell down; and 10! it was paper
spirit. He read on, his excitement
not much allayed by this incident.
By-and-by he heard another heavy tread
on the roof, and creature more fright
full than the last was with him. Not
outstanding the aspect of the new
conner, as the solitary watcher could
command no other weapon, the pipe
was again used, and down fell the mon
ster-a piece of earth Soon a rafting
tramp shook the roof, and creature
more hideous than the other two enter
ed the room. The frightened man
his trnsty weapon again, and
one blow brought down the giant-a
piece of wood. In short time groan-
ing voice was heard outside the barred
door, pleading piteously for admission
Reassured by his adventures, the hero
asked in a bold tone what the visitor
He prayed for deliverance. for
with cock-crow, if he were not saved by
the giant-killer. he would be a dead
man. 1t was the conjuror who had ac-
costed him three days before, and had
welded all his power to carry out his |
own prophecy, and was now fooled for
the first time in his life. He told how |
many people he had murdered by his |
black art, and the next morning the con-
queror handed him over for punishment |
to the district magistrate.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-09-29
A Sudden Cure.

A poor blind beggar. with one arm
done up in a sling, and one foot tied up
in large slipper, has been feeling his
way along our streets with his cane and
appealing to the charity of long-suf-
fering public. After exhausting the re-
sources of Napa in the begging line, he
was met on the road to Sonoma, the
other day, mounted on one horse and
leading another, his arm out of his
sling, his goggles pocketed, his cane
thrown away, and himself apparently
happy. Physicians say that it is the
most remarkable case Of sudden recov-
cry in the annals of medicine.-Napa
(Cdl.) Register.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-09-29

ABour 1928 the shipmasters of Port
land, Me, formed society, in which
each member was numbered in the order
OF his admission, and furnished with a
blue flag bearing the number in white
This was hoisted on passing vessels at
sea, and thus the members were able to
recognize each osher Al distance. OF
the 200 members but tive are now known
10 be living. William Cammett, over 80
years old, and Joshua Thaxter, 75.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1877-09-29

John Ingram, Pennsylvania
farmer, over 40 years of age, attempted
to chase bull from his garden, when
the animal gored him in the abdomen,
tearing it open, and allowing the en-
trails to protrude. He died in "a hours
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-05
Oculist and Aurist.

DR.. P. Blade, of Dubuque, will be at
the Central House, Independence, from
Jan. 9Th to 18th, 1877; at Logan House,
Waterloo, from Jan. 18th to 14th; at Car
ter House, Cedar Falls, from Jan. 18th to
18th, and at Bremen House, Waverly,
from Jan, 18th to Goth, where he may be
consulted in reference TO all diseases of
the Eye and Ear.
Twenty five years Of practice has thor
oughly schooled the Doctor in this branch
of medical science, and he can guarantee
satisfaction to all those engaging his
services. The testimonials offered by the
Doctor are the performances of actual
serUice, and not manufactured for the oc-
casion His immediate references are
members of the medical fraternity in Du
buque, where he has been known for sew
ell years as successful practitioner in the
treatment of diseases of which he mukes
4 specially.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-05
Probate Notice.

STATE OF IOWA, February Term. 1877.
Buchanan County, In Circuit Court.
Notice 10 hereby given that final accounts have
been hed in the Office Of the Clerk OF the Circuit
Court of Buchanan County, Iowa, by the follow.
lug Administrators and Guardians and the same
will come up for hearing and final determination
on the first day Of the next term OF said Court
commencing on the 10Th day of February. 1877
TO wit:
Augusta c. s Wilcox and Carlos s. Wilcox Ad
ministrators Of the estate OF p. c. Wilcox, de-
ceased.
Samuel Braden Administrator OF the estate OF
John StonemAn, deceased.
Isabella Sangster, Administrative OF the estate
Of John Sangster. deceased.
L. J. dunlap Guardian OF the estate Of Edward
NJ. Slonaker.
VIM. II. Munger. Administrator OF the estate OF
David p. Munger, deceased.
P. j. Clabby, Administrator OF the estate OF
Neil McDevitt. deceased.
Uriah Anderson. Administrator Of the estate OF
Il. Simmonds. deceased.
Witness my hand and the seal OF the Circuit
Court. this Goth day of December. A. D. 1876
2i-w2 d. l.. SMITH. Clerk
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-05
M Arrianes.

BRADEN-NEvILLE-At the residence Of the
parents Of the bride, Dec. 9th, 1876, by Rev.
Thomas Merrill, Mr.. Edwin NJ. Braden and Miss
Mary NJ. Neville, all of Buchanan county.
SlMMONS-PULLIS-O Thursday, December,
2Sth 1876, At tho residence Of the bride, in Win
throp, by Rev. j. Cauch, Mr., Adam &. Simmons
and Miss Eva f. Pulls, all OF Winthrop.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Eat the residence Of the
parents Of the bride, January LIST, 1877, by Rev.
j. Cauch, Mr.. Samuel Rudebaugh to Miss Mary
Moore, all OF Liberty township
CR-BARTHOLOMEW- On New Year s
Eve at the residence of the bride, at Fremont
Center, by Rev. +. G. Carpenter Prof. N. G.
Goodrich, Of Winthrop, to Miss Idel Bartholo-
new. OF the former place.
ERMANCE-NORMAN.- On Monday, January
LIST, 1877, at the residence OF N. Norman, near
Winthrop by Rev. Z. G. Carpenter. Mr. Edgar
A. Hermhnce to Miss Frances A. Norman.
HIGBEE-GEORGE-Att the residence Of the par
ents Of the bride, in Fairbank. on New Year
Eve, by +. J. Everett, Esq. Mr.. Wallace NJ Hig-
bee 10 Miss Hattie L., daughter OF Mr.. Sample
George, all Of Fairbank.
With the above notice came one Of the most
tastefully decorated and luscioa. bridal cakes
that ever tickled printers palate. 1t was sur
mounted with the appropriate emblem Of hymen-
cal Bliss pair Of hearts done in sugar and was
q most elegant specimen of housewifery skill and
taste. We cordially wish the young and welded
pair the choicest of blessings pertaining to the
conjugal relation.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-05

We have information that one of our
delinquent subscribers, in the northeast
portion Of the county, has sit out for
parts unknown. This individual, who
leaves US an unpaid subscription account
of s., as a souvenir, is the same man
who, few months ago, favored US with
letter, for publication, containing very
ingenius yet simple plan, for the relief Of
the existing financial depression; the gist
of which was, that the government should
issue greenbacks, to an indefinite extent,
and loan them to impecunious parties on
such security as they could give. Appar-
emily despairing Of the adoption of his
patent theory by the government, lie has
taken the summary plan Of getting out OF
debt. by running away from it, He was
currency reformer" of the straitest sect.
but in the dissolving view Of our IS, We
cannot but think, that he might possibly
have been benefited by reform in another
direction. We are seriously contemplat.
ing the publication of "black list in
which shall figure the names OF men who
in this manner sneakingly evade the pay
ment of printers bills.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-05
Bookkeeping Glass.

l will commence an evening class in
Double Entry Book Keeping, at Lcytze's
Hall, on Saturday night, Jan. g. All who
are interested in getting u 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. or 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 Bayles CONNER
cial College, Dubuque
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-05

STRANGE BUT TRUE.-1 our cough Is
killing you! your life worth 25 cents?
If so, use DR.. Seth Arnold's Cough Killer,
the great eradcator of all Lung Diseases.
1t 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, 25 cts,
so cents, and $l.00. Call at Tabor &
Sons Drug Store, Independence, Iowa,
and obtain bottle. If relief is not af-
forded, money refunded. Two doses
will reliere the most serere case. A sure
speedy, and perfectly safe remedy, prov
ed by trial to excel any other in the
world Remember it is warranted.
Arnold's Diarrhea Balsam, 25 and so
cents.
Arnold's Bilious Balsam Mandrake
Pills, operating without pain or sickness.
COMPOUNDED by the DR.. Seth Arnold's
Medical Corporation, Woonsocket, X. e.
1m6
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-05

A SURPRISE. The Rev. John G..
Schaible, the esteemed pastor OF the Ger
msn Presbyterian church, and his wife
were made the recipients of q very agree
able surprise visit on last Tuesday even
ing, Jan. Cd. The affair was under the
auspices and superintendent of the Ia
dies of the church and congregation, and
was of course a decided success. The
house was filled with the guests, who
came laden with suitable presents, good
wishes and cordial greetings to the pastor
and family. The evening, until late
hour, was spent in social entertainment
singing, &C., and all retired, feeling that
they had spent season Of real pleasure,
and rational enjoyment.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-05
"UMclYa hearts that beat N RiX. :"

The above is slightly adapted" from
the famous line in Ingomar, so
much quoted, for the reason that it
suits our purpose better in the present.
shape, which is to call attention to our
unusually full list of marriage notices
this week. The year 1877 opens auspic-
ionsly for 1.-THE union of hearts, and the
union of hands" Hymen rules the hour,
and Mars, who few weeks ago, was sum-
moned in the interest of warning parti-
sans, will have TO hide his diminished
head Instead of being decimated, in
fratricldal strife, the prospect is flattering
for a large increase in the population !;
which is as 1t should be. Vtre la Cupid. To
the twelve happy souls who have brought
the delicious season of courtship to so
delectable q consumation, we tender
our profound congratulations, and the
Printers blessing, without which no en-.
terprise in love or business will prosper
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-05

LOWER RATES OF FREIGHT.-The man
agemcnt of the Illinois Central Rrilroad,
with view Of stimulating the grain traf-
ic between Iowa and Chicago, have re.
duccd their rates from all points on their
road in Iowa. The arrangement went in
to effect on the LIST inst, and the rates to
principal points are as follows:
Julien, Peosta, Epworth, Farley, Dyers-
vile, Earlville and Delaware, 90 cents pei
100 pounds; Manchester, 81 cents; Ma
sonvillc and Winthrop,22 cents; 1ndepen.
dencc and Jesup 20 cents; Raymond, "a
cents; Waterloo, Cedar Falls and New
Hartford, 25 cents; Parkersburg and APP
plington, 26 cents; Ackley, Iowa Falls
and Alden, 81 cents; Williams and Blairs
burg, 90 cents: Webster City and Dun
combe, 20 cents; Fort Dodge so cents
GAINESVILLE, Waverly, Plaintield and Nash
ia, "a cents; Charles City, Floyd, Or
chard, Usage, Mitchell, St. Ansgar ant
Mona, % cents.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-05
List Of New Books q Tabor's.

"THE New YORK SATURDAY JOURNAL is
now the Leading Literary Paper Of New
York" q verdict we can cheerfully en-
dorse 1t adds to its attractions by be-
slowing on all subscribers FOR FoaR
MONTHS tone doliar) an exquisit telegraph
chrome, Look at Me Mamma" com
panion piece to East Asleep" and "Wide
Awake" only more beautiful and valua
BILE than they. This telegraph we have
received, and regard it as one of the best
chromcs ever presented as a premium by
any weekly paper-a very charming pict'
urc indeed-an ornament to any room.
The publishers price for the SATURDAY
JOURNAL is s.. 90 n year, 800 for -four
months.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-05
Hospital Report for December.

On the first Of the month, Marshall,
Story and Boone counties heretofore
tributary to the hospital at Mt. Pleasant,
were set off to this institution, and the
patients belonging to them transferred.
Two new wards were opened. Num-
Der remaining Nov. Both, 276. Number
admitted from Mt. Pleasant, &c. The
several counties, 1S. Whole number un
der treatment, 500. Number discharged
81. Number remaining Jan, LIST, 293
1913 men and 140 women. Highest mum
Der on any one day, 3O5. Average daily
number, Sol
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-05
Scarcity Of Money.

There is no doubt that the present con-
dition of all kinds of business and indust-
ry is fearfully depressed, and it behooves
every family to look carefully to their
expenses Winter is coming on when
children are liable to Group, Whooping
Cough. etc. Coughs and Colds Will pre-
vail everywhere, and Consumption with
other throat and lung diseases, will carry
off many These diseases should not be
neglected. Doctors bills are expensive,
and we would advise our people to use
BosCHEE's GERMAN SYRUP. 1t never
has failed One bottle at IS cents will
keep your whole family we'll during the
winter. Two doses will relieve any case.
Sold in all towns in the United States and
by your Druggist, c, X. Wallace.
12.22wa2eow.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-05
CONVENTION

1t is proposed to form all ASSOCIATION OF
the school officers Of the county. For
this purpose, and for tie 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
Arrangements will be made for two days
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. f. PARKER,
GAVE County Supt
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-05
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 a remedy which has excited
comments by physicians 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 onc-half the bottle. II
is very pleasant to the taste, making it a
very desirable remedy for children.
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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-05
[For the Bulletin.l
/. ONLY A LITTLE WHILE

Only . little while
Shall spring, with mantle green,
Lend an enchantment to the scene,
And birds shall sing and nature smile
Only little Whih
Only little while
And summers garland bright Of flowers,
Brought forth by springs refreshing flowers,
Shall wear its brightly gorgeous style
only little whik.
Only little while
And autumn days, however brief,
Shall clothe with ssre and yellow leaf
The somber scene and harvest pile
Only little while.
Only little while
The bowling winds Of winter roar,
And then its pastimes shall be Ger;
Its tickle favor Ger us smile
Only a LITTLE ,chile.
Only little while
This darkened life shall stay
To cast its shadows DER our way,
And drive away each happy smile;
only a tatte whii,.
Only alittle while
OF sorrow, anguish, pain and care.
And then shall dawn day more fair
Each sigh and sorrow to beguile
only a little achils.
Only little while
We labor in this weary life
So dark, with grief and sorrow rife,
Tired with its daily round Of life,
only Hhle aOAile.
Only little while
We labor up this rugged steep,
Then We shall swsetly fall asleep,
Entirely free from all our toll
Only little while.
Only little while
Before we all shall launch away
From earth to scenes Of brighter day.
We say not then with tear or smile
Only little while.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-05
Champion Farm for Sale.

farnf consisting of l $50 acres. lying in Middle
held township, Buchanan county, Iowa, and with
in one mile of Winthrop Station, on the Ill., Cen
trail Railroad. For stock and grain farm it is
unsurpassed Buffalo Greek runs through it,
There is proper amount Of drst-class arabic
land on the same The balance is good grass
land. All the land is under fence and in enltiva-
ton. There are two dwelling houses: one large
barn, and one smaller; cribs and pens sufficient
for the place, would prefer to sell it As whole,
but if desired will sell in parcels
One-third OF purchase money cash. Tue bal
ance on three to five years at eight per cent. inter
est For information address LANE + HARs.
Independence, Iowa. Or
ROBERT WATSON.
l2-l9m3 Milwaukee. Wis.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-05

are running on all through trains Of this road.
This is the ONLY LINE running these cars be-
tween Chicago and ST. Paul and Minneapolis,
Chicago and Milwaukee, Chicago and winona or
Chicago and Green Bay
Close come ctions are made at Chicago with the
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Michigan Cen
trail. Baltimore / Ohio, Pittsburg, 1T. Wayne 4
Chicago, Kankakee Line and Pan Handle Routes,
for all points EAST and SOUTH EAST, and with
the Chicago and Alton and Illinois Central for all
points SOUTH
Close connections ore also made with the Union
Pacific X. r. at Omaha for all far West points
Close connections made at junction points with
trains Of all cross points.
Tickets over this route are sold by all Coupon
Ticket Agents in the United States and Canadas.
Remember, you ask for your Tickets via, the
Chicago h North Western Railway, and take none
other.
New York Office, AIS Broadway: Boston Office,
No. State Street; Omaha Office, 245 Farnham
Street; San Francisco OfiGe, 1872 Montgomery 81.
Chicago Ticket Offices. 81 Clark Street, under
Sherman House; IS Canal. corner Madison Street
Kinzie Street Depot corner W. k'nzie and Canal
Streets; Wells Street Depot, corner Wells and
Kinzie Streets.
For rates or information not attainable from
your home ticket agents, apply to
W. II. STENNETT, MARVIN HCaHITT,
Gen. Pass. Ag't, Chicago. Gen. Mangr Chicago.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-05

Mis-. F. 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 Oh her
soon and make arrangements.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-05
Surprised.

We were greatly surprised on Tuesday
night last, to find the members and friends
of the German Presb. Church, make their
unexpected appearance. in the capacity OF
surprise party, which has been after all
donation party. Many and valuable
were the presents received, for which we
express our sincere thanks. May the
Lord bless all the cheerful givers.
Gratefully signed,
JOHN G.. SCHAIBLE.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-01-05
For The Holidays.

Waggoner offers for sale full line of
Holiday Goods at low prices. Fine Books,
Cheap Books, Juvenile Books. Portfolios,
Writing Desks, New Chrome Pictures,
Gold Pens, Fancy Writing Papers, Fancy
Ink Stands, Fancy Baskets, Work Stands,
China Goods, Toys and Notions. No.
SO, Main street. 21w3