Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-02-22
FROM Q%UASQUETON.
QuAsoUEToN, Ia, Feb. 20, 1878

QuAsouEroS, Ia, Feb. 20, 1878.
Ed. BULLETIN:-Charlcs Parker, the
-four burglar, who was bound over to the
District Court, Jumped" his bail, as the
constable Chamberlin probably terms it,
for he was notified by the bondsman
that Parker intended to hide from the
eye of justice, and was secreted in a
straw-pile, whereupon the officer wentin
search. Upon his approach, Parker fed,
Mr.. Officer in pursuit, but the chased
had a great advantage owe the chaser,
as the former had only one four-footed
beast while the latter had two, besides
his vehicle. Undoubtedly it,was excit-
ing for both parties, and it ended in the
escape Of the -four borrower" to the
banks Of the Wapsie, then the pursuer
gave up the chase and returned home.
Since this proceeding (Which occurred
two weeks ago., nothing has been heard
from Parker. His bondsman remarked
that he had believed some things he had
said, but now this action disproved all
his story, and he believed him fully
guilty.
Somebody broke into /. Hunsicker's
store Thursday night, and the result
was a mis-mated pair of boots, a very
convenient article, providing somebody
desired to prove that the way of the
transgressor is hard. No arrest or sus-
piciOns.
The following officers were installed
by the Good Templars, Saturday even
ing, the 9th: Albert Todd, W: G. T.;
Mrs. NJ. A. Hastings, w. Y. IT,; Miss
Laura Wright, W. S.; Walter J. Hovey,
w. +. S.; Mrs. NJ. Chamberlin, W. T.;
Frank Biddinger, W. NJ; r. L. Wright,
W. Z. The programme for amusements
was revised and much improved for the
coming quarter.
The revival meetings at the NJ. E.
Church have continued up to the pres
ent time with great enthusiasm, the
house being full every weekday evening
and crowded Sunday evenings. Quite a
number of young people have expressed
a wish to become better, and it is earn
estly hoped they will carry their desires
into execution. Meetings closed last
evening.
VIM. Harris, provision dealer, finished
putting in at his market a set of Fair
banks five-ton scales, yesterday, to as
sist in his business, having heretofore
been obliged to weigh all his stock on r.
w. Hastings scales. His ice-house
remains freer of ice than did the foolish
virgins lamps of oil, and at the present
outlook, it will take an Elijah to fill it,
for Jack Frost looks like a false prophet,
the river being as open as is usual in
April.
Edward Mosher, an old farmer known
by nearly every man in the county as
n OF the "frontiersmen," and one of
our best and most honest farmers, has
exchanged his farm for another in Della
ware county, four miles northo of Mason
vile, owned by W. Thorpe, and both
parties have commenced to move. Mr..
Mosher's idea Of making the move,
which is deeply regretted by his many
friends, is that he may have better IA
%cilities for stock raising.
Mr.. Miller has sold his house and
blacksmith shop to James Mcdonald, of
ROwley, who is to take possession April
LIST. Mr.. NJ. commences farming at that
place.
The wives of certain members of the
Masonic Lodge gave the Lodge a sur
prise Friday evening, the 18th, by pre-
pairing for them a bountiful supper. 1t
was arranged by H. S. Northrup, who is
noted in that organization as the man
who has Remembered the wants of the in
ner man on several previous occasions.
A delightful repast was enjoyed and at
forwards the remainder of the evening
was spent by the members and their
families in a social manner.
Frank Lewis, a resident and merchant
in this town about twelve years ago, and
undoubtedly well known in your city,
died in Maysville, California, the middle
OF January, OF congestion Of the lungs.
A Bible reading society, or a meeting
for Bible reading is to be commenced in
the Baptist church next Sunday p. NJ,
at 3 o'clock, conducted by Elder Couch,
and it is his wish that the young may be
present with their Bibles.
The public schools close three weeks
from Friday next, at which time they
are to give an exhibition in the Baptist
church, under the management Of the
principal. Mr.. Hoy, who has given good
satisfaction, both in teaching and gov
eminent.
Mr.. Editor, l am well aware my letter
is "dre'ful len'thy," but allow me to in
form the public hat I've made a fortune
at my (aged) time of life, and now am
contemplating, with my old wife, who is
still hale and hearty, to take a tour to
the Hub and get the hay-seed taken out
of my hair. I've got we'll along into
years and I've concluded to become an
aristocrat, so if | am able to collect my
thoughts in Gotham, perhaps you may
hear from me again. ELECTRIC.
The WESTERN RURAL, of Chicago, is
rapidly growing in popularity and infu-
ence. for the enternriSing and AGGRESSIVE