Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30
INDEPENDENCE.
What the Third District Press Thinks of
the Beautiful City on the Wapsie,
and Her PeODle.
From the waukon Standard.


the Beautiful City on the Wapsie,
and Her People.
From the waukon Standard.
Our first visit to the thriving little
city of Independence was made last
week, to attend the fourth semi-annual
meeting of the Third District Publish
ers' Association. The town is attractive
in appearance, situated on either side of
the Wapsie, possessing numerous pretty
places of residence, and an abundance of
shade, many of the large shade trees be-
ing of natural growth. Its main thor
oughfare is lined with solid rows of sub
stantial brick buildings, the aftergrowth
of the big blaze which four years since
demolished the larger portion OF the old
wooden buildings in the business part of
town, as was Waukon's experience last
week. And, judging from the pleasant
of the publishers there as
scmbled the town also possesses host
of most hospitable and courteous citi-
zens:
The business meetings of the Asso-
citation came to close Wednesday noon
and the afternoon was devoted to a visit
to the Insane Asylum, carriages being
generously provided for those who wish
ed to go.
A delightful lawn sociable at the
pleasant home of Bro. VIM. Toman, and
a delicate yet bounteous repast presided
over by his estimable wife, wound up
the pleasures of the visit; and on Thurs
day the members who had remained to
the end took their departure, with none
but pleasant memories of the lndepen-
dence meeting.
We should not omit to mention an
agreeable surprise in the way OF scre-
made by the cornet band at the Occiden-
tai House. Wednesday night, nor the
fine music rendered by Mr. and Mrs.
Hover and others the same evening.
From the Fayette News.
Early Tuesday morning Of last week,
Maynard in time to escape rain storm
and enjoy a good breakfast at Gould's.
Afterwards we took the train for indie
pendence, where to attend the Third
District Editorial Association. We no.
ticed on the train number of quill
drivers who were on the same mission.
At Independence were met by Presl-
dent Shannon and Secretary s. S. To-
man, who assisted us into BUSES and
drove to our places of entertainment in
in the different portions of the city.
The Association convened at the Fire
man Hall (Which is as nice hall as
any in the State), at 2 p. NJ, and con
tinued in session until 6 o'clock, then
adjourned to meet agaln'at o'clock on
tho following morning.
In the evening a reception was given
the Press in Kings Opera House, and
it is unnecessary to add that this large
hall was crowed We print below the
nicely arranged programme for the oc-
casion; = - T.
Short speeches were made in addition
to the above, by Hon. w. G.. Donnan,
H. w. Holman, Rev. Foster and 10.
Swineburn. That happy Col. Lake pre-
sided, and ne appeared to contribute
largely to the success of the entertain
ment A social time was participated
in afterwards, where an opportunity
was given to minglc among the citizens
and become acquainted with as hospita
bic people as can be found anywhere.
During the day and evening we were
escorted about the city by our old time
friend, J. A. Vincent We visited sew
eral places of interest-the BULLETIN
and Conservative Offices, the mill, the
Odd Fellows Hall (Which is the finest
one we ever looked inside off, and many
other places. The ride was particularly
ENJOYABLE, :
At2 p. NJ. carriages were ready to
convey the editorial party and others,
to the Insane Asylum two miles west
of the city. We were welcomed at the
main entrance by DIR. g. II. Hill, Mr.
Noycs Appleman, the steward. and Mrs.
Gray, the matron. We were invited in
to an adjoining parlor, and, after having
our threats moistened with some nice
lemonade, and a few minutes rest, we
commenced our tour throughout the
building. At the first apartment we
found w. w. Barnard, who seemed
pleased to meet us. He appeared to be
very feeble On we went, visiting diff
ferent wards, until we had seen every
thing in and about the institution. We
cannot describe-only to say it is better
to see and hear for yourself-and is
we'll worth visit. There are now over
four hundred inmates. The manner and
order which prevails. shows that the
asylum is conducted by an efficient
corps of managers. Everything in and
about it has very neat and clean APP
pearance. Our two hours visit at this
great institution was very interesting,
and many thanks are due DR.. Hill, Mrs.
Gray and Mr. Appleman, for kindness
and attention shown to the party. 1t is
now nice drive to the asylum and re-
turn.
In the evening the party met again
at the home of Judge Toman, of the
BULLETIN, who, with Mr.. Barnhart, of
the Conservative entertained us in grand
style. On the beautiful lawn tables
were arranged, and an elegant and sump-
tuous supper was enjoyed, and this oc-
casion will linger long in our memories.
Thursday forenoon was spent in visit
ing about the city, and with f.. M. Bis
sell, Dentist, who has as fine and CON
venient suite of dentist rooms as is to
be found in the State Mr.. and Mrs. B.
made our short visit very pleasant.
The writer and lady are under special
obligations to Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Eden,
for their extreme kindness and generous
hospitality during our sojourn at indie
pendence MIR. Eden is Supcrintend-
ent of the city public schools, and was
busy assisting at the Normal now in
session.
This, our first visit to Independence,
was truly one of great interest and
pleasure, and we hope occasion will
again bring us all together to enjoy a
similar event.
The afternoon train north carried the
remaining party, and by Z p. NJ we
reached Fayette, having spent three
days of pleasure and profit.
From the DEBORAH Republican.
At independence the social part of
the exercises consisted of reception at
the Opera House, Tuesday evening. The
large auditorium overlooked with an
audience few towns of it's size can equal
in intelligence and responsibility. The
character of the reception is best shown
by the programme, which we quote en-
tire:
X x
In addition short speeches were made
by Hon. w. G. Donnan, H. w. Holman,
Rev. Foster, and others. This was fol