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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30
CLAYTON. Iowa. July II. 1877.

CLAYTON, Iowa, July II, 1877.
DIR. Z. w. WooD-Sr:-I have to
acknowledge the great effects of your
Blackberry Carminative. 1t has saved
the life of my mother in very severe
case of Chronic Diarrhna. She is now
well. Yours truly,
IA 6w2 JAMES MCGUIRE.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

LAWRENCE BARRETT, the great TRACE
dian, is to be in Dubuque next Monday,
with full troupe of supporters. The
play is 'Richelieu.'
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

AT the New York Store we are now
receiving a very large stock Of new
goods, and we are bound to sell them at
prices that will please YOU.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

THE Old Settlers Association of this
county have bills out announcing their
annual reunion and picnic on Thursday
Sept. 9Th.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

16 yards of yard wide Brown cotton,
extra good quality, for one dollar, at
the New York Store.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

THE Delinquent Tax List of Buchan
an county will appear in our columns
of the issue of Sept. -. To all who
can read their titles clear, it will prove
Interesting
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

100 pieces beautiful styles Prints,
the best quality, at popular prices, at
the New York Store.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30
DR.. T. w. Woods
Worm DESTROYER

1t removes all kinds of worms. 1t is one of
the best of tonicS. 1t acts surely and mildly
on the liver 1t is pleasant to take. No after
physic is required. All persons, both young
and old, who are of delicate constitution, should
use it. In dyspepsia it has no equal. Try it
and be convinced. Sold by Tabor Tabor
and C. r. Wallace 14-6
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

HAzLETON CAUCUS. the Republi-
cans of Hazleton township are request
ed to meet at Davis Warehouse, Halle
ton, on Friday evening, Aug. Both, 1873,
at 8 o'clock, to elect delegates to attend
the County Convention, to be held at
independence, Sept Z. Let the Repub-
licans turn out en- n,asse.
Per order Com.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

He that holds fast the golden mean,
And lives cOntentedly between
The little and the great,
Feels not the wants that pinch the poor,
Nor plaques that haunt the rich mans door,
Embittering all his state.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

Conc CAUCUs.-The Republican vot-
ers Of Como township will meet at the
Center School House, on Wednesday,
Sept. 4th, at 4 o'clock p NJ, to elect 2
delegates to attend the County Conven-
ton. A general attendance is request
ed. NJ. TODD, Chm Com.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30
OI VIUCT VOHI.
p. H. SCHEMERHoRN, Ch'rm.

HOMER CAUcUs:-The Republicans
of Homer Township are requested to
meet at Rowley on Saturday, August
3lst, 1873, at o'clock p. NJ, to elect 3
delegates to the County Convention,
which is held at independence Septem-
Der 18th, 1873. J. w. COOPER.
Chairman Committee.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

1T will pay to go over the bridge to
the west end to buy your drugs and gro
ceries. Try it. 21tf.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

The Popular Laporte Wool Flannels
at the New York Store, at prices 20 per
cent less than last year. Beautiful pat
terms, and the best goods made.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

OUR enterprising boot and shoe dealer,
John Wiley, has bran new and spark
ling advertisement in our columns this
week, to which we call attention. Mr..
Wiley is our oldest dealer in that line,
and deserves the patronage he will
undoubtedly receive
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

Posi- & SWEET, of the New York
Store, have change in their ADVERTISE
ment this week. Read it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

JEFFERSON CAUCUs.-The Republi-
cans OF Jefferson township are request
ed to meet at the School House in
Brandon, on Thursday, Sept. 5, at 8
o'clock p. NJ, to elect three delegates
to the County Convention, which is to-
be held Sept. 7. L. H. Persons,
Oh 'rm Com.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30
Oysters! Fresh Oysters!

New goods! New goods! at the New
York Store, at popular prices.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30
Good Boat for Sale.

FLANNELs at 10, Is and 20 cts. per
ward. at the New York Store.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

SUMNER CAUcUs-The Republicans
of Sumner township are requested to
meet at Ginthers School House on Sat
urday, Aug. 81, 1873, at s o'clock P. NJ,
to elect two delegates to the County
Convention, which is held Sept 7.
w. H WARBURTON. Chrm.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

FRESH Oysters, first of the season,
at Franks restaurant. See his notice
in another place.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

SERMEDs Disinfectant and Purifying
Powder, for use in drains, vaults. priv
les, water closets, &c, for sale by Tabor
q Tabor It is also of incalculable val
ue in the sick room. An invaluable
agent IN preventing disease. Price %
cents per box. Try it. 6w2
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

WE learn by the Independence Con-
serratire of another victimized man, by
the swindling lightning rod men of
whom there has been so much said about
in the papers throughout the country.
1t looks rather strange that men should
be so easily taken in by these swindlers,
who have so long infested our country,
still man cannot be pitied much, if he
is taken in occasionally about 5000 or
$500, it would be small item compared
to what it would take to keep up the
subscription of their home paper. that
would keep them posted on these little
swindling affairs you know.--Center
Point Mirror.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Notice Of the AppOintmentof Admins
traitor.

STATE OF IOWA,
Buchanan County, So
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersign-
~ ed has been duly appointed and qualified
as Administrator of the estate of Gilbert Sal
isbury, late of Fairbank, Buchanan county,
deceased. All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate payment;
and those having claims against the same will
present them. duly authenticated, to the I'M
dersgned for allowance.
FL. EVERETT Admir-.
Dated August Il, 1878. 6w2.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

Err. EDIToR:-The Buchanan County
Agricultural Society, have engaged II.
n. Drake to make an ascension with his
mammoth balloon at the County Fair,
the 18th day of September, 1873: This
balloon is ninety-siX feet in its longest
diameter and sixty-four feet in its
shortest diameter. The Society have
the privilege of allowing one person to
go up in the basket with the aronaut.
The balloon will go up from two to three
miles. In case there is a good wind it
will travel from fifteen to fifty miles
while up. All our citizens should be
present to see this ascension The pro-
cess by which the balloon will be inflated
is entirely new, and is worth great
deal to see No extra charge for admis-
sion to the grounds on the day of ascen-
sion Il.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

MAJOR FRANK ID. JACKSON received
his commission as Major of the 4th
Regiment this week, and now undoubt-
edly an election for 1st Lieut. of Co. II,
Will be ordered.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

A SPLENDID table linen at % cts. and
80 cts, at the New York Store; former
price 80 and 40c.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

ATTEMPTED RAPE.-B. +. Baxter,
man who claims to be physician, and
halls from Philadelphia, was arrested on
Wednesday last and brought before
Esq. Gillett, on charge Of attempting
to commit rape upon the person OF Eva
Buss, fifteen year old girl, whose par
ents live near Rowley. Baxter had been
attending the girl professionally, and on
Tuesday evening had taken her out to
ride. While riding he took improper
liberties with her person, and frightened
her so that she begged to go home. See
ing that he was not likely to accomplish
his purpose, he acceded to her petitions
and took her home. She Immediately in
formed her parents of Baxters proceed
ings, who caused his arrest. Justice
Gillett decided that there was not force
enough used to hold Baxter for at
tempted rape, but fined him 500 for as
sault.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

THE Independence Guards have writ
ten to ascertain the price for which
they can obtain special train to Du-
buque, upon the occasion of Hon j. G.
Blaine's speech in that city, Oct 9th.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

MAsoNIc.-There will be a special
conclave of Kenneth Commandery, U.
d., next Monday evening, Sept End, at
the asylum. All S. KS are requested
to be present. Per order E. G.
+. w. CONABLE, c.. G..
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30
An Undeniable Truth.

a FINE line of circular cloths and
proofs, at the New York Store.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

A TRoTTING race at the fair grounds
last Wednesday, was INDUCED in be-
tween some Of the many flyers in this
vicinity. Those that witnessed it pro-
nounce it pretty tame affair.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

TIE game law, prohibiting persons
from shooting prairie chickens, expires
on Sunday and we expect every rusty
old frelock in the country will be bang
ing away at the poor birds next week.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30
CITY AND COUNTY.
TO PRINTERS.

We have for sale some racks for
cases, made in Chicago, and warranted
frst-class in every particular. We will
sell them cheap. Address this office.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30
The Greatest Remedy Of the Age
FOR ALL BOWEL COMPLAINTS
Diarrhea, Dysentery, Cholera Morbus, VOm-
[X7o RMS!

Worms cause seven-tenths of all the diseases
that the human family are subject to. Many
are sent to premature grave whose ailments
have been computed to disease. Prevent these
melancholy results by the timely use of
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30
Official Paper Of the City and County.
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Republicans of Buchanan county are re-
quested to send delegates to the County Con-
vention, to be held mt the Court House, in In
dependence, on
SATURDAY.. SEPTEMBER nth, 1878,
at Ia o'clock 2. NJ, to put in nomination one
candidate for Clerk of Courts, one candidate
for Recorder and three candidates for members
of Board of Supervisors, to be voted for at the
ensuing election.
The basis of representation in said COnven-
ton will be one delegate for each township
and one delegate for every 40 votes and frac-
ton over 20 cast for Hon. Frank II. Campbell
for Lieut.. Governor, at the general election in
1877 The townships will be entitled to dele
gates as follows:
Buffalo. 2 Liberty. 3
IS
Como decentralization. 2 Middlefield. ....... 3
Fairbank. .......... 3 Newton .............. 3
Fremont. 2 Perry. 5
HaZletOn. ........... 3 Sumner .............. 2
Il
Jefferson. ....... 3 WcStburg ........... 2
Total. ........................5 IS
d. w. BRUCKART, Cham.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

Mr.. d. MOORE wishes to return his
thanks to the members of the Fire De-
partment and citizens for their gallant
efforts to save his property, at the re-
cent fire. We believe his loss is entire
ly covered by insurance.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

Hon. Thos. Updegraff, of McGregor.
says: have used in my family DR.. T.
W. Woods Worm Destroyer, with such
excellent results that | feel safe in rec
omending it. Howe
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

SERNED'S Disinfectant and Purifying
Powder, for use in drains, vaults, priv
les, water closets, &C., for sale by Ia
Dor & Tabor. 1t is also of incalculable
value in the sick room. An invaluable
agent in preventing disease. Price 20
cents per box Try it. 6w2
HURRY up and see the new things on
the 5 cent table, at the New York Store.
New specialties constantly arriving.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

PIcNICERs.--Four couples of our
young people enjoyed basket picnic
among the classical shades of the beau
tiful grove near Littleton, last Monday,
with all the delights that the same i'm
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

The Conservative says that n. Burr,
formerly our eDterprising townsman,
and recently Of Omaha, Neb., has pur-
chased section of land near Creighton
Neb., and proposes to again resume
The Donaldsonville chief., 1878-01-05
U. s. IIarsIlal's Sale.

TINTED STATES MARSHALS SALE
u United States VS.. Hiram Gaines eft. ais.
No. $3.50. In the United States Circuit
Court for the Fifth Circuit and District of
Louisiana.
By virtue of an order of sale, dated De-
cember q, 1877, to me directed in the above
entitled suit | will proceed to sell to the
highest bidder, on FRIDAY. the llth day of
January, 1878, at II o'clock NJ, at the town
of Clio, in the parish of Livingston, tI245l
TWELVE HUNDRED AND FORTY-FIVE
CYPRESS LOGS, lying in Amite River or
close to its shore, or in the immediate tribu-
taries of said river, near Clio For dimen-
sions of said Logs and full description
thereof, reference is made to the Inventories
on file in this office, in accordance with
which the said Logs will be sold.
And in further compliance with the above
order OF Court, | will proceed to sell on
TUESDAY, the 18th of january, 1878, at II
o'clock NJ, in the town of Mande vile. parish
of st. Tammany, SEVEN THOUSAND
PINE LOGS, more or less, of the descrip-
ton set forth in the Inventories on file i'll
this office, to which reference is made. The
said Logs are located on Bayou BOnfouca,
Bayou Lacombe. West Pearl River and the
immediate vicinity Of said watercourse. All
the foregoing Logs will be sold agreeably to
the Inventories, which will be read at the
time of sale.
TERMS Cash. The purchaser to pay the
amount of his bid III cash at the time of ad-
Indication, and to receive delivery of the
possession of the property purchased at the
locality where the same lies.
United States Marshals office, New Or
leans, 18th day of December, 1877.
JACK WHARTON,
dec-29-td United States Marshal.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1878-01-05
Sheriff's s Sale.

State of Louisiana-Parish Court-Parish
of Ascension.
In the matter of the Tutorship of Jean,
Louis and Adele MoIlere.
DY virtue of and in obedience to an order
ID and decree to me directed by the Hon
orable the Parish Court for the parish of
Ascension in the above matter, and bearing
date OF November %, 1877, | viii proceed to
sell at public auction at the Courthouse
door of the parish of Ascension, at Donald
sonville on
Saturday, the 5th day of January, 1878,
between the hours of 10 A. NJ, and 2 p. NJ,
the following described property to-wit:
certain tract of land situated in the
parish of Ascension on the right bank of the
Mississippi river about two and a half miles
below Donaldsonyille, and fronting on said
river, measuring two arpents front on said
river by q depth of forty arpents, the side
lines opening to the rear, bounded above
and below by lands of James Teller, and in
the rear by lands of James Teller and Jean
jacques Leblanc, together with all the
buildings aud improvements thereon and
thereunto belonging.
Terms and Conditions
The purchase price payable at the re-
spective maiorities of the minors Jean,
LOufS anu AQcle AI0Ilefc, ana TO pear ln1ec-
est at the rate Of eight per cent. per annum
from the day of sale until full and final pay
ment-said interest payable quarterly Il,
ddUance-the purchaser to secure the pur-
chase price principal ard interest by special
mortgage and vendors privilege with pact
de non aieRdHdo on the land sold. and To
bind himself to pay five per cent. attorney S
fees i'll case of suit.
Parish of Ascension, December l. 1877.
p. A. JONES. Sheriff.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1878-01-05

It delighted us to receive New
Years call from our young friends j..
Emile Leblanc of the Ouachita Belle
and Lenard 7. Duffel of the orchestra
of the German theatre, New Orleans.
These Donaldsonville boys came to
spend the holiday among their legion
of friends here, and if appearances are
worth any thing, they enjoyed the visit
greatly.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1878-01-05

A card from Mr.. Leo Blanchard, a
former resident of Donaldsonville and
well known to many of our readers,
announces that he has returned to this
place and taken possession of the new
Central Drug Store, situated in the
basement of DR.. j. E. Duffel's resi-
dence corner of Railroad Avenue and
Incrville street. Mr.. Blanchard has
had years of expenses as druggist and
apothecary, and is highly competent
to conduct the business of the Central
in the most satisfactory aud accurate
manner. Besides guaranteeing sat
isfaction to patrons in other respects,
Mr.. Blanchard advertises consider
able reduction in the prices of drugs
and medicines.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1878-01-05

Mr.. H. C. CRUDE, aud splendid music
furnished by the Centennial String
Band, led by Prof. J. C. Ayraud.
The truck house of the Hook and
Ladder Company had been trans
formed into neat restaurant or sup
per room, which was literally patron
lied by the guests at the ball.
The ball was by no means failure.
but it was far from being the success
it would have been under more favor
able circumstances.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1878-01-05

THE ASCENSION BALL.-Owing to
the cold aud damp weather, the at
tendance at Ascension Hook and Lad
der Company's holiday ball, last Sat
urday night, was much smaller than
had been expected. After Fridays
heavy rain, the postponment of the
ball was discussed and almost de
clded upon, but the arrangements had
progressed so far, it was finally con-
cluded to proceed with the entertain
ment, rain or shine. There was no
more rain, but the prospect was
gloomy, the air chilly and the roads
and banquettes muddy. However,
those present enjoyed themselves to
their hearts content, and kept the
dancing up until 3 o'clock. The hall
had been tastefully decorated with
festoons and wreaths of evergreen by
The Donaldsonville chief., 1878-01-05

It gave US pleasure to greet the be-
nign and venerable eountenance of
Judge john H. Ilsiey, ST., on the
street this morning, and to learn that
the Judge is enjoying good health.
He comes to Donaldsonville to attend
the sale of the Winter lots, being the
legal representative of one of the
heirs of the Estate.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1878-01-05
Important Notice
To Property Holders in the Corporation
of Donaldsonville.
SECRETARY's OFFICE.
Donaldsonyille, La, Dec. s. 1877,

SECRETARYS OFFICE, D
Donaldsonyille, La, Dee. s, 1877. {
The following ordinances relative TO the
maintenance and repair of sidewalks are
published for the information and guidance
of the holders of property within the corpo-
rate limits of the town of Dopaldsonyille
SEC. 1877. Be II ordained, That the owner,
or claimant, or occupant of every lot of
ground shall make or cause to be made, and
Keep in repair to the whole extent and front
of his property sidewalk, according to the
level and graduation to be furnished By the
Mayor.
SIC. lS8. 1t shall be the duty of all per-
sons desiring to make or repair their side
walks in front of their property. to notify
the Mayor, whose duty it shall be to fix the
lines thereof; and every person neglecting
to inform the Mayor shall be subject to a
fine of five dollars.
By order of the Common Council.
DAVID ISRAEL, Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1878-01-05

The coast jobbing steamer Fl. F.
Sharp has been lying in the bayou
alongside the railroad bridge for two
weeks past, undergoing some slight
repairs to her hull. The main part of
the job was the placing of new plank
ing around the hull at the water line.
The work was completed several
days ago, and the Sharp is now in
first rate order from stem to stern.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1878-01-05
Succession Sale.
State of Louisana-Parish Court-Parish o1
Ascension.

Ascension.
SUCCESSION OF GABRIEL WINTER.
Clinton Winter eft. al,
vs. No. 1876,
Henry Winter, fer "a Partition.
DY virtue of and in obedience to an order
the above named court, iii the above entitled
and numbered cause, and bearing date the
25th OF October, 1877, | viii offer for sale at
public auction, at the Courthouse in the
town of Donaldsonville, parish of Ascen-
sion, on
Saturday, tho 5th day of January, 1878,
at II o'clock a. NJ, the following described
property, viz:
A certain tract of land situated in the
town of Donaldsonville, bounded by Clai-
borne. Houmas and Lafourche streets, and
extending from Claiborne street to the New
Orleans and Texas Railroad.
Said tract will be sold in lots separately,
according to plan thereof made by Il. II.
Bloomfield Parish Surveyor of this parish,
which win be exhibited by me on the day
of sale. The plan may be seen at my office
in the Courthouse, at Donaldsonville, until
the day of sale.
The property embraces forty-five lots OF
ground, eligibly situated for stores and res
licences.
Terms and conditions-Gash in United
States Treasury notes.
Parish of Ascension, December |, 1877.
p. A. JONES, Sheriff
The Donaldsonville chief., 1878-01-05

The Tax Collector is busily prepar-
ing his final delinquent lists, which
the law requires him to deposit in the
Recorders office on the second Mon
day of January. All of the property
upon which current taxes are not paid
has been or will be sold at public
auction. In all cases where no ade-
quate bids are offered by private in
dividuals the property will be adjudi-
Gated to the State for the amount OF
overdue taxes. Owners may redeem
at any time within two years by pay
ing, in addition to the original taxes,
costs of sale, advertisement, etc, and
eight per cent. per annum interest
from the date of delinquency. AS
soon as the delinquent lists are filed,
the Collector will proceed to make
his final settlements with State and
parish.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1878-01-05
Lost.

nNsSunday December 8, 1877. on Lessard
" street between the residence of Gottleib
Seifred and Mrs NJ Israel g. Co.'s store, a
HAIR BRACELET, with clasp and locket
of gold. The finder will be literally re-
warded by leaving the bracelet at the
CHIEF Office, or returning it to the residence
of the undersigned.
dec-29-lm G. SEIFRIED.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1878-01-05

Our worthy President of the Police
Jury seems to have overlooked the
ordinance which makes i: his daty to
sell the ferries under. control OF the
Jury, on the 9th of January, after
thirty days advertisements in the of
fieal journal. No such advertisement
has been made, aud hence the sale
can not legally take place under ex-
listing regulations. The Police Jury
will probably take this matter into
consideration at their session of Mon
day next and amend the ferry ordi-
nance so as to fix the day of sale at a
later period.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1878-01-05

Augustus Montero has been placed
under bond of 800 to appear before
the Parish Judge for examination up
on charge of assaulting Camille
Franklin, colored, and biting the said
Franklin's proboscis in way that the
latter despised. The fracas occurred
in Port Barrow on New Years day,
and was probably the result of too
much holiday tanglefoot.