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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01
The Hazelton Greenbackers.
What they Want, and What they Want
to Know, you know.
HAZELToN, Feb. 26th. 1878.

HAZELToN, Feb. 26th, 1878.
FRIEND ToMAN The Greenback
Club of Hazelton did not die out as it
was thought it would by some, after the
election, for we have now from 60 to 20
active members, and have regular meet
ings every two weeks, with a goodly
number of specials thrown in. Neither
do We intend to have it die out until our
principles and ideas of the financial af-
fairs of this country are adopted. His
not office zee are after, but pure philan-
thropy.
We want silver ~remonetized. (but we
don't put so much stress on that now,
since we've found that most everybody
wants it remonetized } we want the ma
tional banks abolished, and in their stead
have the government issue greenbacks
and declare them money and legal ten
ner for all dues both public and private,
and have branch banks established all
over the United States. 1t will proba-
bly, be the means of making a great
many defaulting bank officers, but these
internal national banks must be abolish
ed, and we would like to have Pomeroy's
(Brick) resolution, which asks the gov
eminent to issue greenbacks enough to
pay off all its bonds, adopted as heartily
as it was in our lodge the other evening,
for it went through without one dissent
ing vote. 1t would probably put a little
more money in circulation than we
really need, Gas that would give us
something over three b~illions), but we
must have the bloated bond-holder put
down, and stop this interest. Other
wants we have that are just as reason
able, but we will not urge them this
time for fear this will 60 in your waste
basket, on account Of its length. I will
close therefore, by asking you a few
questions. First,
Why are the banks gathering in all of
the greenbacks?
2. Will National Bank Notes be con-
vertible into gold at par after the first
day of January next, after resumption?
B. Explain why the first sixty million
%greenbacks were taken in by the govern
ment. Were they always at par with
gold?
4: Was Frances paper money and
gold always at par? IRONY.
We suppose, Notwithstanding his
signature, that our correspondent de-
sires serious answers to his questions,
but our time has been so taken with
other matters this week that we shall
have to defer them until the next issue.
Ed. Bulletin.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01
Mother Goose Party.
a Unique Affair in Prospect.

The ladies Of the Episcopal church are
making preparations for an entertain
ment, to come off next Tuesday evening
at Kings Opera House, which for nov
city and genuine enjoyment promises to
be the affair of the season, One hun
dred ladies and gentlemen will be dressed
in costumes p%ersonating the several char
acters in that ~veracious~ chronicle, Mother
Goose melodies. That ancient and much
quoted dame, who shares with Santa Claus
the honors of saintship in the calen-
dar of childhood, will be present in pro-
priia persona and will hold a levee during
the evening, to receive the homage of
her admirers after which a supper will
be served for all present. The price of
admission, which includes the supper,
will be % cents gallery 10 cents. This
part of the entertainment will be fol-
lowed by a dance, to continue until II
o'clock, for which Moore's band will fur
nish the music. Fifty cents additional
will be charged to all who participate in
this feature of the occasion. Our read
ers will thus see that there is provided
an ample:feld for innocent pleasure for
old and young, which we doubt not will
be diligently cultivated.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01
Church and Society Directory

PRESBYTERIAN-W. B. Phelps, Pastor. Sab
bath service, 1O:3OA. M. and 1870 r. NJ. Sabbath
School, IL O'Clock: Prayer meeting, Wednes
or iAMES' EPISCOPAL1Thos. B. Kemp, d.
b. Rector. Regular Sunday service. morn.
also service every Wednesday evening. Sun
day School Immediately following morning
service.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL-F. NJ. Robertson,
Pastor. Sabbath service, 1890 A. NJ. &7:30P. M.
sabbath School IL NJ. Prayer meeting We'd
nesday evening at 7 O'Clock.
BAPTIST-James Paterson, Pastor. Sabbath
service, 1880 A. NJ. and 1880 P. NJ. Sabbath
School at II NJ. Prayer meeting on Wednes-
day evening at Z o'clock.
GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN-J. G.. schaible,
Pastor. Services at 1890 A. NJ. and 7:3O p. NJ.
Sabbath School at 2 P. NJ. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening at 7 O'Clock.
CATHOLICS. JOHN THE EvANGELIsr.-Pas-
tor, Rev. John L. Gosker. Services every
Sunday. Low Mass at 81 A. N. High Mass at
10h A. NJ. Vespers at 800 T. N. Evening serv-
ces occasionally.
Pastor. Sabbath service 1890 A. M. Prayer
meeting Wednesday evening at Z o'clock.
l. o. O. F.
INDEPENDENCE LODGE, No. 142, I. o. o. F.
Meets every Monday evening at 8 O'Clock.
Members in good standing are cordially invit-
ed to attend.
IL ~ 1hAAAs
INDEPENDENCE ENCAMPMENT, No. SO |. O.
@. F.-Meets the second and fourth thursdays
in each month.
C.R. WALLACE. Scribe.
A. F. g. A. NJ.
INDEPENDENCE LODGE, No. 81, A. F. g. A.
M.-Meets at Masonic Hall on Wednesday, on
or before the full moon IN each month;
W.. G.. DOMAIN 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:
GEO. B. WARNE, Sec'y.
Friday evening, at the Lodge Room, over E.
N. Welch & Cos store, Main street. w
C. A. GILLIAN, Sec'y.
D. Q. H.
SCHILLER LODGE, No. go. D. Q. H..Meets
every Tuesday evening, at Stoughton Hall, at
ANTOINE HoLzER, sec'y.
I. O. G. r.
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; ~
IN. SMITH, w. s.
BIBLE SOCIETY DEPOSITORY.
The Buchanan county Bible Society have
their Depository kept by Mr.. s. Waggoner at
his store on Main St, Independence. Iowa. He
keeps on hand a good assortment OF the publ
cations of the American Bible Society, from a
family bible down to a ten cent testament All
these Bibles and Testaments, both plain and or
namental, are sold at cost. This depository, Is
for the public benetit-of the city and of the
entire county. The Depository, officers of the
Bible Society and pastors of the county opera
ting churches are authorized to donate to poor
individuals, families and charitable institutions
as they from time to time may judge necessa-
ry and right. O.. J. SQUlRES,
Dist. Supt. for A. B. S.. for Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01
TO all Lovers Of the Beautiful.

The ladies of this city are invited to
attend the second meeting of the indie
pendence Floral Company at the parlors
of Mrs. Z. W. Purdy at3 o'clock p. M
tomorrow Saturday, upon which oc-
casion Eugene Hunt will deliver an adj
dress upon Home Horticulture" Re-
member all are invited and as the final
arrangements are to be made for the
establishment of a Green House in this
city, all should be present. 32w1
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01

THE two entertainments on Saturday
and Monday evenings last, given by Seig-
o Ferrel1o, the Italian Ole Bull, were
all that were advertised, though the
Professor was greeted with rather slim
audiences. AS a performer on string
instruments, Seignor F. has few equals
and no superlOrs.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01

The Manchester Press says: I'VE
wish we could persuade boys from the
country that, when they pass through
our streets with a long cigar in their
mouths and indulging loudly in profani-
ty, they are not striking those who be-
hold them dumb with admiration" Not
only boys from the country but many
town boys need notwithstanding in tn is
particular.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01

DIVINE service in St. James church,
d. ", on Sunday next morning at 1O3,
evening at Z o'clock. Subject of NOR
ming demonstrating Him Know"
or Sending Jesus Words" at the close
Of which Holy Communion will be ad-
ministered. Subject Of evening lecture,
being the first of the SERIES The Holy
Catholic Church." compared with the
Roman Catholic church. All interested
are cordially invited to attend.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01

SEVERAL of our citizens, members Of
Kenneth C%ommandery, X. t., went to
Manchester, on Wednesday, to be pres
ent at the comforting of the orders Of
knighthood. They report a cordial re-
ception and a good time generally with
their brothers of the cross.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01
Hospital Report for February.


NUMBER REMAINING Jan. 31-Men,
167; women, 1863; total 1886.
NUMBER ADMITTED - From Benton
county, /; Bremen county, /; Cerro Cor
do county, Chickasaw county, 2; Fay
cite county, 1; Floyd county, l; Hardin
county, /; Howard county, 1; Jackson
county, /; Linn county, 1; Plymouth
county, l; Webster county, |. Total, a.
NUMBER characterization Ben
ton county, /; Blackhawk county, 2;
Buena Vista county, 1; Dubuque coun-
ty, l; Grundy county, l; Humboldt
county, l; Tama county, l.. Total, 8.
One died from Marshall county.
Number remaining Feb. %, men 40,
women 40; total, $40.
Average daily number, 337a.
Among those admitted were two wo-
men, n 69 and the other 78 years of
age.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01

THAT fell destroyer, diphtheria, has
made a stand in our community, and the
younger members of several families
are now suffering with it. AS no case
has yet developed into the severest form
it is hoped the further spread of the dis
east may be stayed in it's incipiency.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01

A. NJ. BINGHAM, of this county, who
was awarded the first premium on But
ter at the Dubuque fair, the State fair
and the fair of this county, has been
awarded a premium by the State Ag-
ricultural Society for an essay on 'The
Preparation and Management of a Dairy
Farm in Iowa." Mr.. Bingham is the
agent for Cooley's Submerged Milk Cans.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01

The warm weather is thawing out the
tramps. Three of the gentry were ar
rested by the police last Saturday night,
and detained long enough to ascertain
that they were not the ~rascals who
broke jail at Dubuque a few nights be-
fore, and then released. In view Of the
probable coming of the army Of vaga-
bonds, each citizen should procure a
large wood-pile and a dull saw, and make
each ragged varlet earn his dinner before
he eats it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01

STRANGE BUT TRUE.-Your Cough is
killing you! Is your life worth 25 cents?
II so, use DR.. Seth Arnold's Group Kill
er, the great eradicator of all Lung dis
eases. 1t is superior to all other Rene
dies yet discovered for Coughs, Colds,
Sore Throat, Whooping Cough, Group,
and all diseases of the Throat and
Lungs. Call at Tabor & Sons Drug
Store, Independence, Iowa, and obtain a
bottle. These gentlemen will recon-
mend it. Two doses will relieve the
most severe cases. A sure, speedy and
perfectly safe remedy, proved by trial
to excel any other in the world. Ar
nold's DiarrhGa Balsam % and 5 cents.
Arnold's Bilious Mandrake Pills, operat-
ing without pain or sickness, compound
ed by the DR.. Seth Arnold Medical Cor
alton. at Woonsocket, r. /. 13-12m6
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01
FREE LECTURE ON FLORIDA.
At Leytze's Hall, Saturday, March OIL
at 2 O'Clock =. NJ.

At Leytze's Hall, Saturday, March 9th,
at 2 O'Clock p. NJ.
Come and get complete and reliable
information concerning our beautiful
semi-tropic State, the healthiest portion
of America, and the best place in the
world for a poor man to make money.
Maps and printed information free.
During my stay in independence, |
can be found daily from 3 to 5 P. NJ,
at Eastman's law Office.
32w1 NJ. G. DWIGHT.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01

THE Republican Caucus in the sec
ond ward, held last night, resulted in
the nomination of W. T. Dale for Coun-
Gilman. The ward Commute for next
year are j. c. Glass and Geo. Stein
metz
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01

An exchange says hat a"quarter col
umn newspaper advertisement will draw
more and better customers than all the
go TO JONES" you can paint on the
fences between now and the next cen
te%nnial."
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01
From kier.
KIER. Feb. "a, 1873

Ed. BULLETIN:-A thrill Of horror
mingled with indignation went through
this community on the receipt of the
intelligence of the brutal assault upon
and probable death of your son, Sidney
Toman, especially as the lady accompa-
nying him is favorably known as a
school teacher in this community. But
a corresponding thrill of joy was exper-
fenced when We were assured that his
wounds are not fatal. We hope he will
soon recover, and the would-be assassin
be punished. KIER.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01
We understand that at the Republi-

We understand that 1T the Republi-
can City Caucus last evening a number
of men known to be Democrats of the
most pronounced type attempted and
with some success, to take part in the
proceedings. Indeed we heard one OF
those men this morning Boosting of his
part in the disreputable business and
attempting to justify it, though he and
the others had previously par ticipated
in the Democratic Caucus. The pre-
siding officer of the caucus must have
been cognizant of the fact that these
men had no right to take part in the
proceedings, and we think he was
derilect in his duty that he did not
openly rebuke them. Regard for the
feelings of men who would engage in
disreputable work of this sort, is court
esy thrown away.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01

DEATH OF Mrs. PLANE.-Mention
was made in our last issue of the prob
ably fatal illness Of Mrs. r. r. Plane Of
this city at Belvidere Ill. where she was
visiting relatives. Mrs. Plane died on
Saturday last surrounded by her sorrow
ing family and in possession of her fac
ulties to the last. Her remains were
brought home on Tuesday and the fun
eral was held on the day following
Mrs. Plane was a most estimable woman
and was beloved by all who enjoyed her
acquaintance. Her loss will not only
be an irreparable one for her family, but
will create a mournful void in the so
ciety in which she moved.
By her special request Rev. F. A
Marsh of Fond du Lac formerly pastor OF
the Baptist Church of this city was
invited and has signifed his consent to
come and preach the funeral sermon
The service will be at the Baptist
Church next Sunday morning at the
usual hour.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01

RANDALL JACOBS, so long the foreman
in C. w. Taylor & Co.'S tin shop, has
concluded to do business on his own ac-
count hereafter, and has hired a store in
the Fonda block, on the west side of the
river. He will put in a stock of stoves
and tin-ware, part of which has already
arrived. Mr.. Jacobs is one of our old
est and most reliable citizens, and we
wish him much success in his new ven
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01

The ATTEMPTED AssAssINATION.-
The ten days Imprisonment for va
grancy imposed upon Jim Stroll and
his pal, Henderson, expired last We'd
nesday. Upon their release however,
they were re-arrested on the charge of
a~ssaulting with intent to kill, Sidney S.
Toman, on the night of February 18th,
an account of which was published in
our columns last week. They were ar
raigned before 0. M. Gillett, Esq, yes
terday, and through their counsel, c. Z.
Ransier, asked that the examination
proceed Immediately. The counsel for
the prosecution, Dist. Attorney Powers
and Jed Lake asked for a continuance
on the ground hat the time was too
short to secure the attendance of wit
nesses, and that the party assaulted is
not in physical condition to admit of his
appearing in court. This being forti-
fed by the sworn statement to that ef-
feet by the attending physician, DR..
Wilson, the magistrate made an order
of continuance until March 18th, which
as the District Court convenes on the
18th, will bring the case under the di-
rect cognizance of the Grand jury
Another effect of this action which will
be appreciated by the taxpayers will be
hat it will save to the county the cos t
of the preliminary examination which
would not have been far short of 5000
We forbear any comments upon the ma.
turc of the evidence against the accused
or opinion as to it's suficiency.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01

No humbug about this: LawtOn 4
Post are to remove their stock Of goods
about the LIST Of March. You can get
Bargains previous to that time, at the
New York Store.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01

FIRST WARD.-At the close of the
city caucus last evening, the Republi-
cans of the First Ward organized for
the nomination of councilman for that
ward. The choice fell upon Thomas
Edwards, a very judicious selection,
Mr.. Edwards being a conscientious and
straightforward citizen, whose sympa-
thies are on the side of morality and
good government.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Dissolution Of Co.partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the firm of Law
ton y Post. of the city of Independence. Iowa.
IS this day dissolved by mutual consent. ali
debts and accounts to be settled by N. o. Law
TOLL. N o. LAYTON,
March l., 1878. aowa
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01

NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting
of the Masters of subordinate Oranges
in Buchanan. county, will be held at the
Court House, independence, on March
9th, 1873, for consultation and to ad-
vance the work of the order. All
fourth degree members are invited to
meet with us. VIM. BUNcE,
Deputy, Buchanan Co.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01

SHERIFF VANORsDoL found it nee
essary last Friday to administer some
pretty severe discipline to one of his
boarders At the Jail, in order to bring
him into wholesome regard for the rules
of the establishment. The name of the
stubborn prisoner is John Kelley, in
for some bloody work in Benton county.
He has been very troublesome ever
since his incarceration, acting like a ruff
fan to his fellow prisoners, and insult
ing the women who served his meals
1t was the Sherif's determination to
reform this that brought on the conflict
of crime and authority. Kelley refused
to enter his cell, and when the command
was repeated accompanied the refusal
with defiance. The Sheriff gave him a
warning thrt he would shoot, which was
received with jeers. Then the Sheriff
sent a ball from his revolver rather close
to the r~ascal's leg. This producing no
effect, the next bullet grazed his leg,
and this not bringing him to terms the
next shot from the pistol passed through
his calf, and then he, concluding that
that game would not pay, limped into
his cell, and has been reasonably tract
able we since. This is severe disci-
pline, and perhaps under ordinary cir
cumstances would not be defensible, but
the Sheriff just at the present time has
a bad lot on his hands, and any %relaxa-
ton of discipline or signs of weakness,
might be productive of serious conse-
uuanonS
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01

Ten NIGHTS IN A BAR-ROOM.-This
thrilling temperance drama will be pro-
duced at Kings Opera House, Friday
evening, March s., 1873, under the aus
pices of the Good Templars' Lodge of
this city. 1t will be under the manage
ment of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Campbell,
we'll known to our people as first-class
actors. They will be assisted by some
of the best of our home talent. Let all
attend, and at once witness an interest
ing play and help along a good cause.
The admission. has been placed at the
low sum of 25 cents. Reserved seats on
sale at the Post Office, on and after
Thursday morning, March Z.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01


THE Guards Ball, on the 22d, was
a grand success socially, and everybody
enjoyed themselves in the highest de-
gree. The opening feature Of the even
ing, the military drill under command
of Capt. W. H. Thrift, made a fine ap-
pearance, and showed material that can
easily attain a high state of excellence
in military discipline. Owing to the
present apathy of the public appetite
for terpsichorean pleasures, it was not
as great a success financially as was
anticipated by the company, and their
treasury is only a few dollars richer
than before.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01
X

SLAUGHTER BOOTH. - AT independence,
Iowa, Feb. 81, by Rev. F. NJ. Robertson, Jo-
seph A. Slaughter and Lucinda X. Booth.
Independence, Ia,
Feb. %, by Rev. f. NJ. Robertson, George w
Nichols and Maggie Stirling.
RANKIN BLAKELEY. At Independence,
Iowa, Feb. %, by Rev F. NJ. Robertson, Mr..
W. L. Rankin, of Strawberry Point, and Miss
Mertie J. Blakeley; of Independence.
MNEIL-STANNARD.-I In this city, Thurs
day, Feb. Q, by Rev. W. b. Phelps, Mr.. John
II. M'Neil, of Fl. Dodge, and Miss Alice STAN
nard, of Independence.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01

A. MYERS having made an assign
ment for the benefit of his creditors. /
will close out his entire stock at cost.
29tf II. BUCKINGHAM,
Assignee.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01
CITY N

On Tuesday of this week one hundred
car loads of live stock passed east on
the III. Central R. R., picked up west of
here.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01

SEED WHEAT cleaned of cookie seed
for five cents per bushel. Lost Nation
and Fife, pure, for seed, at
32tf INDEPENDENCE MILLS.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01

A BOX of Toilet Soap Given Away
with every Dollars worth of Russian
White soap, at EDWARDS Il Co.
2Stf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01

E. W. PURDY returned from the Hot
Springs last Saturday, feeling like new
man. He is enthusiastic in praise of
the treatment.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-03-01

"THE YOUNG PEOPLES LYCEUM."-
connected with the NJ. +. Church of this
city, gave a diversified and pleasing en-
tertainment at the church on Thursday
evening last. The programme consisted
of Essays, Declarations, Tableaux, De-
bate and Music, vocal and instrumental,
with Miss Cora Spencer at the organ.
All was spirited and natural in execu-
ton. After the Battle" or "Search-
ing for the Slain," was admirably rem
dered by Miss Nellie Wilkins, and is we
presume one of the pieces in the enter
tainment recently brought out by the
Misses Wilkins and Spencer in several
n%eighboring towns, of the merit of which
we understand they will o o give the
people here an opportunity to judge
Let home talent be encouraged.