Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-18
From Quasqueton.
QUAsoUEToN, la, Jan. 16, 1873.

QUAsQUEToN, la, jan 16, 1873.
Ed. BULLET1N:-That regular cor
respondent" down here is as regular with
his letters as is the arrival and depart
ure of the |. 4 NJ. r. r. trains at this
place. XII exciting news are forgotten
and news of no Importance are sure to
be chronicled. A few rich items are
now upon the record, and | feel that
they should become known to others be-
sides Quasquetonians.
Quasqueton may be unable to boast of
magnificent Opera Houses, costly GENE
taries, grand union depots, &c, but she
is able to boast of first-class elope-
ment--none of those found in cheap
novels, but of the kind you have and
don't read about Two persons, each
husband and wife (of different families),
not thousand miles from the prospec-
tive site of our |. & NJ. r. r. depot, con-
cluded to take tour, unknown to the
lawful wife and husband unto them be-
longing With bag of cornmeal, indi-
eating that they expected long and
cheap journey, they vamoosed in lum-
Der wagon drawn by animals, by courte-
sy called horses, in the direction of An
amosa. The husband and wife left at
home felt much grieved, although they
had never promised to be true to each
other, but alike sympathized, and the
following day issued papers, not a di-
sent in pursuit. The Mutual Protection
Society have been considered insufficient
for any duty pertaining to their order
since last summer, when they brought
home the medal and the thief escaped
with the mare,-and so were excused.
Mr.. officer captured his game at Mari
on and brought them to their rightful
homes and better halves A lawsuit
followed, but amounted to just -
1t is truly warning to all married per-
sons who are considering trip, to be
cautious and not get some other half
than their own.
Quasqueton don't feel at all interest
ed about the quarterly dividends of the
world renowned Iowa Il Minnesota Rail
road, payable every third moon, for the
Chicago 4 Nebraska Railroad, that
Brandon has been so excited about
Quasqueton has run with the ma
chine before), propose to the citizens
of Quasky to run their narrow guage up
here for twenty thousand dollars! Ride
ulously low, isn't it? If they expect to
run from Troy to Brandon undoubtedly
it will be very narrow gouge" as it is
called here, to take in" Quasqueton in
their line Quasky didn't get taken in"
enough in the /. 4 NJ. r. r., SO public
meeting is soon to be called to consider
about another tax; three per cent is the
figure By-the-by, it will not be so diff
ficult to take G. in, for a third rail will
probably be laid from Troy to Q. on the
B. & NJ. road.
A little document in the style of Il
hereby promise to give, is on its rounds
to pay the expenses of preliminary
survey. That's good; now, she'll out,
and we can find the old stakes, if moth
ing else, of our road to Troy
Last week Thursday evening, Rev. J.
Cauch gave lecture, under the auspi-
ces of the Musical Association, in the
Congregational church; subject, Chi
ma" He was aided by charts, maps and
diagrams of the country, and it was ex-
cellently given to very attentive audi
ence. The Association gave, as is usual
with their lectures, some music, both
vocal and instrumental. Their next en-
is to consist of choice
concert followed by dramatics. Date
not decided
The l. O. G. T. have in preparation a
drama and farce. both written by Geo.
NJ Baker, entitled THE Boston Dip, and
THE Duchess Of Dublin" They are to
be presented Wednesday evening, the
Odd inst.
Last week being the week of prayer,
union service was held in the Methodist
church during the week days, and last
Sabbath evening it was closed at the
Baptist church; sermon by Rev. Jones,
of the Methodist society The church
was well filled. The Methodists con
tinue holding evening meetings at their
house this week
| write so seldom, that at commence
ment | thought would change my nan
de plume, but upon consideration, | con
clude to remain. as formerly,
Yours truly,
ELECTRIC.