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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30
THE Greenbackers held their county

The Greenbackers held their county
convention at the Court House, last
Saturday. The attendance was good,
the Office seeking tribe especially turn
ing out in strong force. There is no
more prominent and touching proof that
the Greenback leaders are the especial
friends of the people than the fact that
so many of them are found ready and
willing to sacrifice themselves by hold
ing office.
The nomination for Clerk Of the
Courts fell upon r. j. Williamson, edit
or of the organ of the party in this city,
and w. j. Miller, of Liberty township,
was nominated for Recorder. The can
cidates for Supervisor are, d. G. futile,
of Sumner, N. NJ Miguett. of Hazleton,
and H Blank, of Middlefeld
1t gives us pleasure to testify to the
excellent character and habits of the
candidate for Clerk, Mr.. Williamson.
1t will strike the average observer, how
ever, that he has started in the race for
Office rather early in his career, and
that little more maturity and expert
ence would do him no harm, as qualifi-
cations for position. 1t is altogether
probable that the people will tender to
him the advice that King David gave
his servants, upon whom the King of the
children of Ammon had performed a
one-sided tonsorial operation, which
was, larry at Jericho until your
boards be grown"
The candidate for Recorder is a per-
sonal friend of ours Of whom we are
glad to say good word. He is an hon
est man and competent, and would do
no discredit to the position. We would
suggest to our friend Miller, however,
that this being the third successive year
he has been before the people for a
county office, if he is not careful to ex-
plain his self-sacrifcing motives, the
people may get the impression that he
is one of those despised Office seekers
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

You deserve to suffer, and if you lead
a miserable, unsatisfactory life in this
beautiful world, it is entirely your own
fault and there is only one excuse for
you, your unreasonable prejudice and
skepticism, which has killed thousands.
Personal knowledge and common sense
reasoning will soon show you that
Green s August Flower will cure you of
Liver Complaint, or Dyspepsia, with all
its miserable effects, such as sick head
ache, pal pitation of the heart, sour
stomach, habitual costiveness, dizziness
OF the head, nervous prostration, low
spirits, &c. Its sales now reach every
town on the Western Continent and not
a Druggist but will tell you of it's won
derful cures You can buy sample
bottle for 10 cents. Three doses will
relieve you 4Seow1y
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

We have received a copy of the
Frankfort Kan) Record, of recent
date, containing marked item eulogis-
tic Of our former citizen, Ed. Begun,
and the able manner in which he defend
ed certain parties arrested by the Gov
eminent for selling liquor to the 1ndi-
ans, whom he brought off with flying
colors, the attorney of the Government
abandoning the remaining cases. This
will not be surprising to Eds old
friends here, who know that he has con-
siderable ability. The article would
have had a real sensational favor, how
ever, if it had stated that Ed. was re-
tanned on the other side.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

THE paper across the way seems to
be very much concerned lest Senator
Allison may make favorable impress
sion upon the people who listen to his
speech at Iazleton tomorrow night,
and so it pours out upon him the walls
of its abuse. 1t says Allison is en-
phatically bad one Don't take any
stock in what he says" Now what sort
of a compliment is that to the intelli-
gencc of the people? How will men
who claim to think for themselves and
who form their opinions from the excr-
else Of their own judgment and observa-
ton relish this impairment attempt to
tutor them in advance what reception
they shall give to arguments addressed
to their reason and judgment? Is not
this effort to PREJUDICE the character of
Mr.. Allison's speech suggestive of a
fear that it cannot be successfully ans
wcrcd?
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

ALLIsoN.-Our Republican friends in
the vicinity of Hazleton, will please not
forget that Senator VIM B. Allison will
expose Greenback fallacies in that vii
lage, on Saturday evening tomorrow.
In view Of the mammoth crowd that
will turn out to hear this talented
speaker the committee in charge of the
arrangements, have decided to hold the
meeting out of doors. This will give
all the people an opportunity to hear
and see the speaker We learn that a
number of the prominent Greenbackers
Of the county have prepared list of
questions which the propose putting to
Mr.. Allison, upon financial issues. The
Independence Cornet Band and large
delegation from this city are to be pres
ent Let all turn out. Especially let
all Greenbackers who. are open to con-
yiction be present
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

The city schools will open next Mon
day, Sept. I'd. The new building in the
first ward will also be opened at the
same time An efficient corps Of teach
ers has been secured. The regulations
governing the attendance, etc, will be
found in an article by Prof. Eden, the
Superintendent, in our Educational De-
partment, ON the first page this week.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30
Card from Mr.. Wilcox.

Ed. BULLETIN:-Permit me through
your columns to withdraw my name
from the contest for the Republican
nomination for Co. Recorder, and to re-
turn my sincere thanks to those faith
full friends who honored me with their
confidence and support thus far in the
contest. The result of the caucus Of
this township being favorable to Mr..
Hollet, and my chances for the nomina-
ton thus being reduced to an uncertain
ty, | am not willing that my further
candidacy shall unnecessarily embarrass
the convention in it's choice of a candi-
date. Again, thanking my friends for
their preference, and especially for the
handsome vote given me in the caucus,
| remain, Yours truly,
L. g XV,Ycov
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30
August 30, 1878.

Mr.. Wilcox DECLINEs.-It will be
seen by his card printed elsewhere, that
Mr.. Wilcox rctires from the contest for
nomination as Recorder The reason
given by Mr. Wilcox, for this determi-
nation, will commend itself to all good
Republicans, as honorable and manly.
He is not willing to contest the nomina-
ton, when such action can only result
in disturbing the harmony of the party,
without benefit to himself. The choice
now lies between Messrs Hollet and
Foreman, and we have no doubt that it
will be decided without strife or i'll
feeling.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30
Pine Greek.

Ed. BULLETIN.-The Ladies Aid So
ciety of Pine Greek Presbyterian church
met at the residence of w. j. Davidson,
Byron township, on Thursday afternoon
and evening, Aug. I'D. Refreshments
was the principal feature. About 165
persons partook of the bounties spread
before them. Net proceeds $50 The
whole was very enjoyable affair.
WITNESS,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

1t appears to us that the Greenbackers
would have shown good Judgment had they
entered into a combination with the Demo-
Gratis on county tickets. However the matter
is settled now, and the only result is to allow
the Republicans to win.-COnserrdtire
Has not the Democracy of this coun-
ty got to pretty low cbb, when it's &C
credited organ querulously complains
because another party refuses to com
bine with it for spoils, and confesses
that without such unnatural and mer-
cenary coalition, it has no hope for sue.
cess?
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

JOHN FIDLAR, of Perry township, was
arrested by Officer Currier on Monday
and taken before Justice Gillett, to an
swer to charge Of threatening to kill
Mr. Westfall, German of the same
township. We presume the Justice
thought he had sufficient provocation to
make the threat, for he acquitted him.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

Mr.. H. n. Drake, whom we mentioned
last week as having made contract to
make balloon ascension at the Post
vile Fair, has made similar contract
with the Washington County Agrcul-
tural Society, for their Fair on Sept. II
to 13 He will make two asc ensions.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30
Insurance! Insurance!

Farmers, read the applications of the
Cedar Rapids Insurance Company be-
fore insuring in other companies. 1t
pays the full amount of loss not exceed
ing the amount insured; pays immedi-
ately after adjustment; issues the most
liberal policy of any company in the
State of Iowa ; insures farm property,
detached dwellings and contents against
loss or damage by fire or lightning.
G. c. Garfield, of Quasqueton, is
Agent for this county. 80
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

VETERANS REUNION AND Picnic
On Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1878, the Veterans
of Buchanan County will hold a reunion
at Independence on the west side of the
river, agreeable to the resolution passed
at their June meeting A cordial invi-
tation is extended to all soldiers in the
county whether enlisted from this state
or not Also to all Veterans or Veter-
an Associations in adjoining countless
Let every soldier come, and bring your
families and let us have good time.
w. T. SPENCER,
H. G. WOLFE, President
Sooratorv
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30
THE DRIVEN WELL.

After another thorough trial the Green pat
ent has again been confirmed, and by U. S.
JUDGE DILLON of this Circuit. Royalty on
Domestic and Farm Wells, IL inches diameter
and under, is Ten Dollars. Infringers in this
county sending Five Dollars within twenty
days to our agent for Iowa, N. j. PARSONS,
CEDAR RAPIDS, can obtain license at 90 per
cent discount which covers all past and future
use. After go days full royalty will be charged,
and infringers are liable to suit without notice.
VIM. ID. ANDREWS BRO,
Ala Water ST., New York,
Joint Owners and Attys. for the Patentee.
Aug IA, 1878. 5w2
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

AUGUST MYERS, of the City of Paris
Store, has received his fall stock of
clothing, and it is a magnificent one
He expects to go east in a few days to
replenish his dry goods stock: Look
out for a change in his "ad" before
long.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

The Democratic county convention,
which met in this city last Friday, pla-
ced in nomination Capt. II. F. Sill, of
Falrbank township, for Clerk of the
Courts, and d. S. Deering, of this city,
pervisors were j. II. Goen, of Westburg,
L. j. Dunlap, of Byron, and p. NJ Free
man, of Hazleton. A resolution was
passed pledging the delegates to support
only such candidates for Supervisors as
would reduce their own salaries and
those of other county officers under
their control. The sentiment of the
convention was not favorable to fusion
with any other party.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

| will have for sale tomorrow (Satur-
day. and at all times hereafter, fresh
oysters, All persons wishing to enjoy
good dish of the same, will please call
at my restaurant on Main Street.
1w A. ii. FRANK.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

In view Of the terrible sufferings of
the people at the South, from the dread
ed yellow fever scourge, and the need of
the substantial aid for the suffering
why wouldn't it be good plan to take
up collections for the same at our
several churches next Sunday. We
commend this idea to the consideration
of the pastors.
THE PosTvILLE FAIR.-Trains will
run to the above exhibition on the B. G..
r. & n r. r, on Sept. Sd, 4th, 9Th and
9th, as follows; Leaves Independence
at about 5 o'clock A. NJ. Returning, ar
rive at Independence about $50 P. NJ.
This will afford ample opportunity for
our people to visit the fair and see the
great balloon ascension by Prof. Denver.
PRIZE DRILL.-A beautiful silver
medal is to be offered to the best drilled
member Of the Independence Guards.
The contest is to come off on Tuesday
evening, Sept. II, at the Armory. Col.
Bentley, of Dubuque, is to be present,
to deliver the prize and make the speech.
Seats are to be arranged, and our citi-
zens invited to witness the contest.
WANTED-To TORCHES Those of our
readers who have torches that are not
in use, will confer favor by loaning
them for Saturday evening tomorrow
It is designed to have an outdoor meet
ing at Hazleton, on the occasion Of Sen
ator Allison's speech, and those who
can loan them will confer favor by do
ing so. They may be left at this office
The VETERANs.-Th reunion and
picnic by the Veterans Association Of
this county takes place next Tuesday
in this city. All old soldiers of the Re-
bellion are invited to join in the exer-
cises. A large assemblage is anticipated
The Independence Guards, Independ
ence Cavalry, Rowley Cavalry. Jesup
Guards and Oelweln Guards are to be
! present.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

PRoLITIc.-Now is the season Of the
year for prodigies in the vegetable line,
and we have one to chronicle this week.
Mr.. A. G. Blakely, Of Homer township
brought into our sanctum yesterday,
small branch of transcendent crab apple
about foot in length, containing %
apples. This cannot be beaten.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30
Secretary.

A Buchanan county delegate went
to sleep towards morning on the night
of the convention. One of comrades
tickled him with a slip of paper when
yelled out in his sleep, 16 for Donnan."
Ne GreqOr Neas.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

HORSE THfEvEs-Last Tuesday eve
ming fine team, belonging to Thomas
Melrose, of Perry township, near Lit
Teton, was stolen from his barn. The
thieves also took light spring wagon,
which they left in exchange for Mr.
Bright's heavy wagon Officer Currer
was Immediately dispatched upon the
track of the thieves. He received tele-
gram from the Constable near Troy Mills
that the thieves passed through there
with the team at midnight on Wednes-
day, and he Immediately left for that
place upon receipt of the telegram. Ii
they can be taken Officer Currier is the
man to do it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

Notice is hereby given. that on Saturday the
14th day of September, 1878. between the hours
of 10 O'Clock in the forenoon and o'clock in
the afternoon of said day. at the residence of
John f. Durgand. deceased the personal prop
erty of said decedent. consisting of:
l Horse, 3 Cows, 2 Heifers, l Wagon, soc bu.
Corn in crib. Corn in the field. Oats, Wheat,
ture and other articles. Will be sold at Public
Auction.
TERMS OF SALE:-Purchases of less than so
to be paid in hand; of that amount and over, Il
credit of twelve months, the purchaser giving
note drawing interest at ten per cent. per an
mum, with approved security.
6w2 WILLIAM BUNCE, Admir-.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30
Township Caucuses.

WEsTBURG CAUCUs.-The Republi-
cans of Westburg township are request
ed to meet at the Center School House,
on Thursday evening, Sept. 9Th, to elect
two delegates to the County Convention
at independence, Sept. 18th, and to at
tend to any other business that may
come up for consideration.
By ORDER Cow.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30
Church and Society Directory

PRESBYTERIAN B. Phelps, Pastor. Sab
bath service, 1890 A. NJ and 1880 P. NJ. Sabbath
School, IL o'clock Prayer meeting, Wednes-
day evening at o'clock.
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL-Thos. b. Kemp, D.
D., Rector. Regular Sunday service, morn
ing and evening, at the ringing of the bell;
also service every Wednesday evening. Sun
day School Immediately following morning
service. -
Pastor. Sabbath service, 1880 A. NJ. 7:3O p. NJ.
Sabbath School IL NJ. Prayer meeting We'd
nesday evening at o'clock.
BAPTIST-James Paterson, Pastor. Sabbath
service, 1890 A. NJ. and 1880 P. NJ. Sabbath
School at Il NJ. Prayer meeting on Wednes-
day evening at O'Clock.
GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN-J. G. Schaible,
Pastor: Services at 1890 A. N. and 7:3O p: NJ.
Sabbath School at p. NJ. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening at o'clock.
CATHOLICS. JOHN THE EvANGELIsT-Pas-
tor, Rev. John l.. Gosker. Services every
Sunday Low Mass at So A. NJ. High Mass at
1OH A. M. Vespers at 300 p. NJ. Evening serv-
ces occasionally.
EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATION-S.H II: Witte,
Pastor. Sabbath service 10 A. NJ, and 1880 p.
NJ Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7P NJ.
To- IF
INDEPENDENCE LODGE; No 142, l. o. o. F.
Meets every Monday evening at O'Clock.
Members in good standing are cordially invit-
ed to attend. THOs. b. KEMP, N. G.
IRA ALEXANDER Secy.
INDEPENDENCE ENCAMPMENT, No. So I. o.
~. r.
in each month. M. B. TINS, G. p.
IRA ALEXANDER, Scribe.
A. f. & A. NJ.
INDEPENDENCE LODGE, No. 81, ASF. & A.
M.-Meets at Masonic Hall on Wednesday, on
or before the full moon i'm each month.
H. A. FISHER. w. NJ.
d. S. DEERING, Sec'y.
AHOLIAB CHAPTER, No. 81, r. A. M,-Meets
at Masonic Hall on Thursday, on or after the
full moon in each month.
Nj. w. HARMON, H. P.
GEO. B. WARNE, Sec'y:
KENNETH .COMMANDERY, X. T.. Meets at
Masonic Hall on Monday, on or before the
full moon in each month.
w. G.. DONNAN, e. c
DIS. DEERING Recorder.
A. o. u. w..
EVERGREEN LODGE, No. 24-Meets every
Friday evening, at the Lodge Room, over E.
N. WEIGH Co.'S store, Main street:
C. A. GILLIAN, Sec'y. w. L. DALE, M W.
DO. III.
SCHILLER LODGE, No. go, D. o. H.-Meets
every Tuesday evening" at Stoughton Hall, at
7o'clock. GEO. STEINMETZ,- o. b.
ANTOINE HOLzER, Sec'y. -
s. /. o. G. 4. q
INDEPENDENCE LODGE, No. 5S.-Meets at
Fireman's Hall, Thursday evening every two
{ weeks. Visitors in the city belonging to the
Order are cordially invited to attend.
d. B. SANFORD,W w. C. Z.
G N. SMITH, VS..
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30
LOCAL NOTICES.
A Rare Bargain.

A good Parker breech-loading shot
gun, y bore, weighing s pounds, in fine
condition, 25 brass cartridges, good as
new, a good cartridge belt, loading ap-
paratus, &C., &C., will be sold for $50
cash. For particulars inquire at this
Office
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

WE return thanks to the Union Ag-
ricultural and Stock Association, for a
complimentary ticket to attend their
annual fair at Laporte City, on Sept.
10th, 18th and 18th, 1878.
We acknowledge also the receipt of a
complimentary ticket to the 10Th An
nual Fair of the Floyd County Agricul-
tural Society, to be held Sept. 18th to
18th inclusive, at Charles City. Among
other attractions to this exhibition is a
grand shooting tournament in which are
offered $500 in prizes.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

A BALL is to be given at Kings OPP
era House on Tuesday evening next, on
the occasion of the Veterans Reunion
and picnic. If the evening shall prove
to be cool one, and the weather pro-
pitious, there will undoubtedly be a
large attendance. The admission to
dance is 80 cents, and everybody is in
yited.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

THE New York Store will make prices
on all goods in their line, this fall, to
correspond with the low price of all
farm products. We will try to do our
share in making you happy. Come and
inspect our stock before you purchase
any goods.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

Any person wishing to purchase a
good boat, can do so by applying at
this Office. 1t is IN good condition, and
as easy running boat as there is on the
river 6tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

Tom Palmer, our former butter and
fegg buyer, was in the city on Tuesday.
Miss Hattie Littleiohn, of this city,
is spending few days in Dubuque, Wis
iting among friends
j. ID. Smith, of Ponca. Nebraska, in
former years a resident of this city, was
in town on Tuesday Dwight is now a
money loaner
Mr.. r. NJ. Campbell has been spend
ing few weeks among the wilds of
Minnesota, near Duluth, and is e., pected
home in few days.
Mr.. j. B. Jones returned home on
Monday evening from spending his sum
mer vacation in the East. He did not
return rta Anamosa
+. A. Miller, of Dubuque, was in the
city Wednesday. He arrived on We'd
nesday afternoon from the west, and
left for Dubuque on Thursday.
TIE Minnesota excursionists, Sher-
wood, Herrick, Forester, Moore, ct al,
returned home last Monday, reporting
a pleasant time, and lots of game They
were absent about two weeks.
W. c. Burnham left this city last
Monday evening for Faribault, Mimi,
to be absent no one seems to know how
long. Probably his object is not bust
ness connected entirely with the jewclry
trade.
Prof. E. O. Hover has gone to Water
loo to place the Oratorio of Esther be-
fore the Waterloo people The piece
is good one, the Prof. is deserving of
success, and we hope he may realize
substantial one.
c. +. Ransier, Esq, has card on our
first page this week. He has taken
charge of the business of the late James
Jamison, and is young lawyer of con-
siderable ability. Business entrusted
to him will be faithfully attended to-
Mr.. E. H. Drew, special agent of the
American reprint edition of the Ency-
clopadia Britannica, left for Waterloo
last Sunday evening, to introduce his
work We understand he met with
much success in his business here, which
is well, as his work is good one.
Mr.. i. NJ. Getchell, of Independence,
came to Waukon last week for the pur-
pose Of going into business. Together
with John Raymond he has rented the
building occupied by r. G. Pratt, and
intend to put in a stock of fancy grocer
les and notions, and run in connection
with the same an eating room and rest
aurant- Waukon Standard.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

NOTICE I have appointed Mr.. +. W.
Conable a sub-agent for the New Amer
can Encyclopedia Britannica, for this
locality Parties desiring to purchase
the work can get the same terms as
through myself. 1t will be exchanged
for Appleton Johnson or Chambers
Encyclopedias. b. H. DREW,
Special Agent.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

FAIRBANK CAUcUs.-The Republi-
can electors of Fairbank township are
requested to meet at the Hardware
Store of c. e. Redfeld, in the village of
Fairbank, on Wednesday evening, Sept.
4th, 1873, at 6 o'clock P. NJ, for the
purpose of electing three delegates to
attend the County Convention, at indie
pendence, Sept. 18th, 1878. Per order
Committee. G.. f. SMITH. Chan.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

THE District Court of Buchanan
county will convene at the Court House
on Monday, Sept. 9th. 1t will be Judge
Wilson's last term on the bench of this
circuit.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

We heard il postmaster grumble the other
day because the Washington Republican Com
mittee sent him those supplements to distri-
butte through his paper and made him pay $l.5O
express charges thereon. Conservative
Who was the postmaster? You were
brave enough in the very next para
graph succeeding the above, to name a
Republican who you said made wry
faces eating crow. Now give us the
name Of the postmaster
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-08-30

CUPID has been on most successful
hunting expedition in this vicinity re-
Gently. No less than six or seven of
our young men are preparing to pursue
the balance of their life in double har-
ness, having chosen fair partners for
life. Full particulars in due season.