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Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-28

T. ISTRICT OF LITCHFELD, ss. Probate Court, IL Feb. 1ith, 1878
 Estate William Davis, late Goshen in said dis trict, deceased
 The Court of Probate for the district of Litchfeld hath limited and allowed six months from the date
 hereof the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for ttement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery All persons indebted to said Estate requested to make immediate payment to WILLARD t. GAYLORD, Administrator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-28

We are glad to see bill already reported authorizing the Governor to appoints commis- sion to prepare code of legal practice.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-28

Senator Houston made strong appeal, last week, in favor of the proposed State Board of Health. He stated that sixteen states already have such boards, and that they have proved very useful and not very expensive.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-28

There was 8 hearing before the Woman Suf- frage committee on Wednesday of last week. Messrs. Joseph Sheldon, of New Haven, and John Hooker of Hartford, the Misses Smiths of Glastonbury, and Miss Frances E. Burr, of Hartford, addressed the committee on behalf of the measure. There seems to have been no appearance in opposition.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-28

The Savings Bank Committee have finally reported bill relieving the banks from State taxation this year, and reduced it to of one per cent. for next. It has been urged by sav- ings bank officers that either the rate of inter- est must be increased, or the state tax remov- ed.. Depositors will not be satisfied with less than per cent, and the banks cannot pay that, with the present tax and the present rate of interest. In fact, the taxation of loans by the state is species of double taxation that should be abolished once for all
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-28

The report of liquor licenses for the year ending October, 1877, shows total of 1,846 full licences and 357 for sale of beer only In this county 7S were granted in all ten, for sale of beer only. The revenue from this source in the state was $1S9, 766; in Litchfeld county, $6,697.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-28

Another constitutional amendment has been proposed for biennial sessions Such an amendment only lacked few votes of pas- sage, last year, and would be great improve ment, on the present practice.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-28
To Rent.

E1OR the summer months, the residence of Mira. G. G A. Hickox, in this village,
 Litchfeld, Feb. 18th, 1878, 4S-h
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-28

The town auditors bill has now passed both houses, and will no doubt meet the approval of the Governor.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31
Drew ut Independence.

The famous temperance evangelist,
j. w. Drew, commenced his labors for
the cause of temperance in this city
last Saturday evening and the meetings
have been running ever since. They
have been held at the Opera House,
which has been filled every evening to
its seating capacity Quite large num-
Der of the hard drinking men OF the
city have been induced to sign the
pledge, and undoubtedly some Of them
will keep it, though how many remains
to be seen. On the first evening $50
signers were secured. On the second
evening this number was swelled to
something over 700. On Monday, even
ing, 1880 persons had been enrolled.
Tuesday the total number was 1,431.
Wednesday evening, 1884 and Thursday
evening, 1926. On Tuesday evening, a
large delegation from the Waterloo Re-
form Club came down and were met at
the Depot by the Good Templars and,
the band. Stirring speeches were made
by S. A. Cobb, J. p Sherman, H. w.
Jenney, and H. O. Pratt, and by request
Mrs +. w. Burnham of Waterloo sang
in an effective manner "The Little Bow
of Blue"
Mr. Drew has caused the greatest re-
vival Of temperance sentiment in our
community ever known, and we believe
that much of his labors will be produc-
tive of lasting good. Space forbids our
making a very extended account of the
meetings this week, but we will speak
of them at length next week
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31
Medical Organization.

A medical society denominated the
Buchanan County Medical Society, was
recently organized at the Office of Dr.
Wilson of this city, by some of the reg
ular members of the profession in the
county. The following officers were
elected at the second meeting of the
society, viz: President, DIR. House;
Vice President, DR.. Markham; Secretary,
DIR. Albert L. Clarke; Treasurer, DR.
Warne. Drs. House, Markham, and
Clarke, constitute the Board Of Cen
sors of the society, upon whom will de-
volve the duty of examining into the
qualifications of all candidates for add
admission into the organization. Reg
ular practitioners throughout the coun-
ty are hereby notified that the next
regular meeting of the society will occur
Thursday evening, June 30, at the Of
fee Of DR.. Wilson of this city.
J. G.. HOUSE, Pres.
A i, CLARKE, Sec'y.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31
Veterans Reunion and Picnic.

At meeting of the Veteran Asso-
citation of Buchanan County, at indie
pendence on Thursday, May Both, 1878,
it was decided to have Reunion and
Picnic, on Tuesday, June 18th, 1873.
Every soldier in the county, who
served in the late War, is invited to be
present with their families and friends.
Let us have large attendance, and re-
count the scenes and incidents Of the
camp and field. The following persons
were appointed committee Of arrange.
ments:
Capt. W. T. Spencer, W. E. Parker,
Wilbur F. kellogg, Capt. H. W. Holman,
E. E. Hasner, Capt. W. H. Thrift, Geo,
0. Farr, Harry What.
The above committee will meet at
the office of H. W. Holman, on Monday
evening, June Bird, at 8 o'clock, sharp.
Per order of Chairman,
CAPT, w. r. SPENCER.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31
From Fairbank.
FAIRBANK, May q, 1878

IAlhbANh, NAY ~ 1910.
Mr.. EDITOR:-I not ce that you some
times publish correspondence from here
signed Northwest" l do not know
who he is, but think he is quite cool.
There was serious accident happened
near this village yesterday. John Reck-
iemer was severely gored by bull while
he was leading the animal to water. By
the assistance Of his hired man or some
other party near, he was rescued from
from death. His wounds were dressed
by Drs A. B. Ward and A. r. Wolga-
mot, and he is improving
Mr.. Politics is not doing much up
here yet. Don't know what he may do
as warm weather approaches Our
worthy school teacher will soon leave
us. | understand he goes to your city
in the interest of Greenback paper.
[ hope that success will attend his ef-
forts, if it will make money any plenti-
er up here, for times are pretty dull and
men complain, but only think what the
old settlers had to 60 through in 1857 8.
FAIRBANK.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31
DObbins Ele ctric Soap.

Having obtained the agency of this
Celebrated Soap for Fairbank and vi
cinity, we append the opinion of some
of our best people as to its merits:
We have given Dobbins Electric Soap
made by j. L. Cagin 4 Co., Philadel-
phia, Pa, thorough trial and can re-
commend it to all housekeepers. By
following the directions washing cap be
done in one half the time required when
other soap is used. Boiling the clothes
is entirely unnecessary and but very lit
tie rubbing is needed.
Mrs. ANNIs PLUMB,
Mrs H. NJ. NICHOLS
Mrs. A. HOWARD,
Mrs. r. WOLFE,
Mrs. D. A. PROCTOR.
We desire all our friends and custom.
ers to give this soap one trial so that
they may know just how good the best
soap in the U. S. is.
Avs MINKLER & NICHOLS.
Sole Agents.
Fairbank, Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31
cemetery, where Go. H. was divided in

cemetery, where Go. III. was divided In
to three squads, and one squad, under
command Of Capt. w. FL. Thrift, one
under command Of Lieut.. F. D. Jackson,
and the other under command of Lieut..
0. d. Burr, proceeded to decorate the
soldiers graves. An American flag, on
which was printed the name Of the sol
der, and a beautiful bouquet of flowers
was placed on each grave. Then follow
ed a prayer by the Chaplain, which
closed the exercises of the day.
One other feature of the day, we have
not noticed This was the dinner pro-
vided for the Veterans and Military by
the ladies of Independence, at the Meth
odist church. 1t was conceived and ex-
ecuted by the ladies alone, without a
particle of assistance, and we are sure
that all those who enjoyed their hos
pitality, will remember kindly, the
hearted, generous women of this
city.
Thus the exercises passed off in a
pleasing manner, without any accident
to mar the pleasure of them, and we
think that all went home we'll repaid for
their trouble of coming. There is no
reason why the people of this county
can not make the observation of this
day more impressive from year to year,
and thus rear in their hearts an endur-
ing monument to the memory of those
departed heroes, who died that we might
enjoy liberty and good government
1t seems to us that the farmer
should drop the pillow, the mechanic his
forge, and the merchant his business
upon this day, and all mingle together
in prayers and tears to do honor to our
nations dead. We have not room this
week to print the names of those whose
graves were decorated, but we will pub
fish them next week.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31

To THE DUBUQUE RAcEs:-John
Specs left last Tuesday morning for
Dubuque, taking with him his fine trot-
ting mare. Kitty Pease," who has a
record of 2:37a. Frank Trask also left
for the same place on the same day
with his horse, Maid of Monte with
a record of 2:42. The latter gentleman
was accompanied by Mr.. J. Morrow
who will assist in preparing the horse
for the contest. We predict that these
horses will carry off no small share OF
hOnOrs.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31
You must Cure that Cough.

With Shiloh's Consumption Cure you
can cure yourself. 1t has established
the fact that Consumption can be cured,
while for Coughs, Bronchitis, Whooping
Cough, Asthma, and all diseases Of
Throat and Lungs, it is absolutely with
out an equal Two doses will relieve
your child Of Group, it is pleasant to
take and perfectly harmless to the
youngest child, and no mother can af-
ford to be without it. You can use two
thirds of bottle and if what we say is
not true we will refund the price paid.
Price 10 cts. 50 cts. and $1.O0 per bottle.
If your Lungs are sore or chest or back
lame use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Sold
by p. Tabor & Son. 13-32m6
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31

CoMING.-Van Amburg & Co.'s Men
agerie and Circus, Hyatt Frost Director,
will exhibit in this city on Thursday,
June ID. The Menagerie, comprises a
magnificent array Of beasts, birds and
reptiles, including double-horned Rhi-
noceros, and the circus performances
will be complete and superb in every re-
spect. The great show will be led by
Prof. Kopp's band Of 20 musicians.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31

w. w. Coles Circus passed through
Independence. on the B. G. r. & N. R.
r. last Sunday afternoon bound for
Wapello. We believe the proprietor
assigns as his reason for not stop
ping at this city this season, the
fact that the city charges him full rates
for license, when, in consideration of
his benefit to our Free Public Library
some years since, he thinks his license
ought to be reduced.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31
To the People Of Independence and vi.
cinity.

You will find in the hands of the
Druggists of this city, Miller's Occiden-
tails, the great Herbal Remedy, which
is curing hundreds of people who never
found relief before, from such diseases
as Dyspepsia, Constipation, Sick Head
ache, Liver Complaint, Kidney diseases,
Piles, Fever and Ague, and all Blood
and Skin diseases. It is made from the
Bark and Herbs of California and Ore
gon.- Pleasant, safe and harmless. Do
not despair, but give it trial. One
bottle will convince the most skeptical.
45w1 :
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31

THE Independence Guards have sold
their old caps to the newly organized
cavalry company in this city and have
entirely new ones. The new caps are
somewhat taller than the old ones and
cost over 50 apiece. They improve the
appearance Of the company wonderfully.
They also have some new white web
bling belts, which show off finely.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31

s'VE call the attention of our Repub-
lican friends to the call for the Repub-
lican county convention, to be held at
the Court House in this city, on the
18th of june. Chairmen of the towa1
ship committees will please note, and
secure a full attendance at the primaries.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31

THF Captain of the veterans said he
appointed one of their number to ex-
press to the ladies their appreciation Of
their efforts for their entertainment, and
thanks for the rich and bountiful re.
freshments provided, but they would
not notice or listen to his speech. The
ladies would say to them that the reas.
on they did not call themselves to order
and formally give attention, was that
some of their soldiers were waiting for
their dinner and must be attended to at
once or go without But, while our
hands were busy, our ears we're open,
and we heard and appreciated their
words of thanks and eulogy.
THE LADIES.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31

THERE is family living about three
miles west of the city, named Melon
aid, that, to say the least, are of bellig-
Grant proclivities. One of them, John
Mcdonald, on Wednesday of last week,
savagely attacked Henry Morris, farm
hand in the vicinity, without sufficient
provocation, and beat him numerically.
While he was doing this, John Melon
aid, senior, his respected progenitor,
came upon the scene, armed with club,
and, breathing sanguinary oaths, called
to his son to kill Morey, at the same
time raising his club three several times
to do it himself, and was only restrained
by another son, who, we may assume.
was not born under the planet Mars.
But, as if this was not enough of the
family to conquer one man, Mcdonald
mere made her appearance, breathless,
bonnetless and excited, and in her turn
encouraged her hopeful son to beat the
stufing out of Morey, declaring, with a
resounding whack on that part of her
person where the family pocket-book
was supposed to be deposited, that she
had the money to pay for it. Pay for it
she did, for the McDonalds were ar
raigned before Esq. Gillett, last Friday,
and fined 50 each and costs.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31

PHI. SHARP, the sharp young man
who taught Bookkeeping in this city
two years ago, and went away without
paying his printing bills, now languishes
in Dubuque jail, for clipping with anoth-
er mans wife. The pair were taken at
hotel at Epworth. in fagrante delictu
and marched back to Dubuque.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31

REFERRING to the starting of the new
Greenback organ in this city, the Man
chester Press says: that "Mr. Hunt and
the gentleman associated with him, have
the same right to grow poor in the news
paper business as the rest of u.s." Mr..
Hunt has voluntarily relinquished all
his rights in that direction to r. J. Will
hanson. 1t is not improbable that the
latter will get rid of his money and
some rose-colored illusions about the
newspaper business, at the same time
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31

WE call the atten ton of our temper
ance people to the advertisement of the
Ioaoa Investigator, in another column.
1t is the oldest temperance paper in
Iowa, full of news and information per-
tanning to the great reform, and worthy
the support of all moral people Its sub
ription price is extremely low.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31

AN eastern paper feelingly observes:
No one can fancy the feelings of the
newspaper man when he hears delin-
quent subscriber whom he has but
twenty four hours before vainly i'm
plored to settle that little bill, yell out
on Sunday, put me down for $50 fol
the good of the cause" when they are
raising the church debt"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31

Have you Dyspepsia, are you Con-
stipated, have you Yellow skin, Loss
of Appetite, Head Ache, if so don't
fail to use sHILoH's SYSTEM vITALIzER.
1t is guaranteed to relieve you, and will
you continue to suffer when you can be
cured on such terms as these. Price
20 cts. and Is cts. Sold by P. Tabor &
Son. 13-32m6
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31

WE can recommend our readers to
use DR.. Marshall's Lung Syrup in all
cases of Coughs, Cold, etc. It only
costs % cents bottle, and is warranted
to cure. Sold by Tabor & Tabor.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31

SOME changes in the time table of the
III. Central r. r. went into effect last
Sunday. The passenger train, which
has heretofore passed east at 2:10
Sunday morning, has been changed to
2:19 Monday morning. Aside from this
the changes are slight.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31

AMONG the delegation from the Wat
erloo Reform Club, to this city last
Tuesday, we noticed the faces of Matt
Parrot and Jim Sherman, of the Re
porter, L. A. Cobb, H. w. Jenney,
Rev. H. o. Pratt, and several others
whom we were glad to see in our city.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31

THE Dubuque Times seems to have
had premonition of the result of the
shooting contest last week. In it's issue
of Friday morning it says:
This morning the members of the Key City
Gun Club left for Independence, perhaps to
get scalped and perhaps not. The boys are all
good shots and if they do not get the "buck
fever" victory will perch upon their banner.
1t was the buck beer fever they had
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31

We have letter from Jed Lake,
Esq, detailing the incidents of the
Southern pilgrimage of himself and Per
ry Munson as far as Kansas City. 1t
comes too late for this issue, but will
aDpear next week.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31

THE running race between a horse
owned by Dave Bryson, of this city and
a Buffalo Grove horse, for purse of
$40, at the fair grounds last Friday af-
ternoon, was won by the latter. The
distance ran was only 65 rods.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31
For Sale.

l will sell my undivided half of the
Littleton Mills,and real estate belonging
thereto, at bargain. For particulars
and terms inquire on the premises of
BYRON G. HALE.
42m3 Littleton, Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31
Another Old Resident Gone.

The not unexpected death of Capt.
D. s. Lee, which occurred on Saturday
night last, at the residence of Charles
Brooks, near this city, takes from our
midst another old and honored citizen
of independence, one who during his
active career among us occupied many
positions of honor and responsibility,
and whose name is closely identified
with the history of our city
Capt. Lee was a native Of Genessee
county N. Y, and was 81 years of age
at his death. Early cast upon his own
resources by the death of his parents,
he acquired the rudimcnts of his edu-
cation while working on farm. At
the age of Fl he entered LIE Roy Acad-
envy and here remained two years, COM
pleting his academical education. In
the spring of 1912 he left home, with
scant means, to seek home in the west.
He stopped at Akron Ohio, where he
taught school for time and commenced
the study of the law. He was admitted
TO the bar in the fall of 1916, and the
next spring opened an Office in Akron,
and by industry and integrity he secur-
ed good practice. In 1851 he came to
Dubuque, having previously taken a
wife in the person of Miss Fanny Brooks,
of Mortified, Ohio. In 1852 he came
to Independence and at once entered in
to an active law and real estate business.
In 1855 he went into banking with
E. B. and P. A. Older. the firm for two
years doing a profitable business, but
going down in the crash Of 1857.
When the war of the rebellion broke
out, Mr.. Lee was one of the first to raj
ly to the support of the government.
At mass meeting, held at the Court
House, in the summer of 1861, he made
a rouslng war speech, and closed by
heading the list as the first volunteer
from this county. He afterwards raised
a company, and was elected it's captain.
It became Co. E., 9Th Iowa Infantry,
and with this regiment Capt Lee served
three years bravely and manfully, par
ticipatlng in every battle in which his
regiment was engaged, except one, when
he was sick. Among these were Mill
gan's Bend, Island No. 10, Forts Henry
and Donelson, Mission Ridge, Iuka,
Vicksburg and others. He also served
eight months on Gen. Mathies' staff,
and was mustered out of the army in
August, 1864. The same fall be was
elected the first mayor of Independence,
and reelected the following year. in
1869 he was elected to the Legislature
from this county, serving through the
Thirteenth General Assembly. Upon
his return to private life, he resumed
his law practice, pursuing it until the
malady that caused his death, forced
HIM to relinquish active pursuits. Els
disease, which made itself manifest
about three years since, was of the ma
ture of softening of the brain. 1t grad
ually Slapped his mental powers, so that
for long time before his bodily func-
tons gave out, his mind was total
wreck.
The funeral took place on Monday,
and was conducted by the Masonic fra
ternity.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31

A ham stolen from Hiram Spragg on
the Dickson place north of town was
traced to the house of Marsh Young,
one day this week. One Hollen for the
theft, and Young for secreting the
plumber, will be tried before Esq. New
man tomorrow.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31

Mr.. DREW, last Tuesday went over
with some of the members of the shoot
ing club to try his hand at glass ball
breaking, and showed evidence OF not
the least skill in the party.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31

We have just received big stock of
Croouet balls and mallets by the dozen,
and now offer them to the public in
small quantities, and at prices that have
never before been equaled in this city.
Tabor & Son.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31

Col. E. B. TEMPLE, of the Union
Spy, was in Brooklyn with the drama
on the evening of Decoration Day. We
hope he may conclude to reproduce the
play in this city some time in the future.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31

THE drama, ''The Sea of Ice" will
be presented in this city, at Kings OPP
era House tomorrow evening, by the
amateur talent Of. the city, assisted
by Frank Campbell and wife. 1t is
said to be an excellent play
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-31

The Good Templars will hold socia-
BILE at the residence of Mrs. D. G. Back
us, Monday evening, June 3. All are
invited to attend. Amusements: Arch
cry, Croquet and music. Come as early
as $50 +. NJ. PER Con-.