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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-11-14

A Charleston. W. Virginia, dispatch
says the United States court, in session there
has ISL indictments against Illicit distillers
before it, and there is likely to be three or four
hundred indictments before the close of the
session. The illicit distillers are said to be
AnrriI,Ir dnrr,nralrznh
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-11-14
YELLOW FFvER RAvAGEs.

1t is expected there will be FULL at
tendance in Washington of the members of
the House committee on appropriations at
their meeting the 10th INST. They will hold
continuous sessions until thu resssembling
of Congress. The clerk of the committee has
already procured date and estimates of ap
preparations which will enable the committee
to prepare by that time, The fertilization,
the pension, the Indian and military acad-
envy bills which are not likely to occasion
any considerable controversy in the commit
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-25

TAKE CoURAGE.-A correspondent of
the Dubuque Times, at Webster City,
gives some "reminiscences of hard times
and low prices that are calculated to
have modifying effect upon those who
think that the present conditions are al
most uncomfortable. He remembers in
the winter of 1889, when heavy dress
ed pork sold in Quincy, ILL.,, for 81 per
hundred and No. l wheat at 30 cents,
when good sound corn could be bought
for 6 cents a bushel and the pick of a
herd of COWS for So per head; and again,
in 1852, when prime dressed pork was
sold in Iowa for 50 per hundred and
wheat at less than so cents. This at a
time, too, when every sort of merchan-
disc was at much higher figure than
now. Verify, there is sort of grim
comfort in knowing that things are not
only not as bad as they might be, but
that they are much better than they
have been.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-25

FAlLED.-August Myers, of the City
of Paris Store, was compelled this week
by the pressure of the times to make an
assignment for the benefit of his credi-
tors. In anticipation of good winter
trade he purchased a heavy stock, but
the mud and the mild weather and 9th
err unavoidable causes defeated his an
ticipations of trade, and he has been
compelled to succumb. We understand
that his liabilities are something over
$25, 900 and his assets little over So
600. H. Birmingham is the assignee
We hope and expect to see Mr.. Myers
upon his feet again ere long, for he has
good business capacity and indomitable
energy.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-25

The performance Of the Camilla Ur-
so Troupe at the Opera House last Fri
day evening, was voted by all who at
tended it, one Of the most perfect and
enjoyable entertainments ever given in
this city. The violin playing of Mad
anne Urso was wondrous revelation to
those of the audience who had never
heard any of the great masters Of that
king of instruments, and most satisfy
ing feast to those who had. The sing
ing of Miss Wandesforde and Messrs.
Rudolphsen and Tower was very near
perfection. The lady has one of the
sweetest voices on the lyric stage, which
she manages with perfect ease. AS a
buffo, Rudolphsen is unapproachab!e,
and the tenor, Mr.. Tower, has most
powerful and mclodious voice. Alto
gether, it was one Of the most satisfying
performances ever given in our city.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-25
Resolutions of Respect.
OUAsoUEroN. Dec. 18th. 1877.

QUAsoUEToN, Dec. 18th, 1877.
To the ". NJ, Vdrttens and Brethren of Prospect
. No. $50, A. F. & 4. F.:
Your committee appointed to draft
suitable resolutions upon the death Of
Bro. Henry Burner, beg leave to submit
the following:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Grand Master
of the Universe, upon the 10Th day of Novemb-
er, 1877, to call from earth our esteemed BROTH
ers for dispensatien and one of the charter
members of Prospect Lodge, and remained %
member in good standing until his death, and
for many years q member of the NJ. Il. Church
In his death his family, the fraternity and the
community have sustained a great loss; yet
from testimonials left behind we are ASSN cd
that our loss is his eternal gain; that he has
been called from labor on earth to refrcshment
in Heaven;
RcsOlred. That this lodge tender to his be-
reaved children their heartfelt sympathy, and
share with them their grief; that we will cher
ish the memory of our departed brother, and
endeavOr to initiate his virtues and become
more efficient members of our honorable or
der
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread
upon the minutes of the lodge, and a copy be
sent to the bereaved family; also that a copy
be furnished the editors of each of the county
papers, with a request to have them published.
d. p. MOWRER,
WIN. J. MILLER, ECom.
A, w. TROUT,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-25

MR. \. McGowEN, of Sunny Side,
has recently purchased the Clydesdale
Stallion, formerly owned by Mr.. Nc
Daniels, of Vinton. This horse was
bred from imported stock, by Geo. Mi
line, of Canady, and cost Mr.. McDaniels
$1,000, when three years old Owing,
however, to the closeness of the times,
Mr.. McGowcn purchased him for the
sum Of 500, cash. Mr. McGowen says
he is nice dapple bay, 49, hands high.
and weighs near 1G cwt., very finely
proportional, a good traveller, and styl-
ish for horse of his kind; just such a
horse as delights the eye of lover of
both the carriage and draft horse We
are informed this horse has never stood
for less than $40, but Mr.. McGowen
proposes sending him to independence
to make the season at the big red barn,
at a price that will be in keeping with
the times. Owl
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-25
Buffalo Items.

EDITOR OF BULLETIN:-We are hap
py to say that we are once more on terra
frD,a. After walowing for a month
or more in mud and mire, it is certainly
a treat to get onto hard ground again, if
it is little rough.
The holidays were passed off with
mud, Christmas trees, shooting and all
sorts of gaming for turkeys On New
Years eve there was a watch meeting,
at the school house in Dist. No. /.
Rev. B. +. Hammond preaching a ser
mon in the fore part of the evening.
then recess and a feast of the good
things of this world was disposed of to
the satisfaction of all present; then a
prayer and conference meeting that
lasted until II o'clock, when all left for
home, feeling stronger spiritually and
bodily, the greater portion Of the latter
class
H. f. Crofoot, u. O. Smith, two of
the Worden boys and Chas Prindle, are
about ready to start for Oregon, where
they intend to make their future home.
And now it is boy, a son of W. p
and Nettie Sampson, arrived JAN g.
Philan is the happiest man in Buffalo
Township.
B. +. Hammond has just sold eleven
hogs that weighed 1850 TBS. The Elder
is the boss hog-man, so far as weight
goes, in this town. MINIMUM.
The above correspondence should
have appeared last week, but was mad
vertantly omitted.-ED
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-25

No other medicine in the world was
ever given such a test of it's curative
qualities as Boschee's German Syrup
In three years two million four hundred
thousand small bottles Of this medicine
were distributed free Of charge by drug
gists in this country to those afflicted
with Consumption, Asthma, Group, Sc
we're Coughs, Pneumonia, and other dis
eases of the Throat and Lungs, giving
the American people undeniable proof
that German Syrup will cure them.
The result has been that druggists in
every town and village in the United
States are recommending it to their GUS
toners. Go to your druggist and ask
what he knows about it. Sample bot
ties 10 cents. Regular size, Is cents.
Three doses will relieve any case. Sold
by C. r. Wallace. 12-46eow1y.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-25

The City Marshal of Burlington is
setting an example that should be fol-
lowed by his official brethren in every
town in the State. He arrests all boys
found in the streets late at night, and
unless they can give satisfactory ex-
cuse for being away from home, he de-
tains them. The first lessons in crime
are taken when boys band themselves
together under the shadow of darkness
and commit acts of mischief that they
would not think of in the light. Mis-
chief soon degenerates into lawlessness
and crime under favoring conditions Of
apparent immunity from detection and
the Indictment of evil company, and ma
ny man brought to prison and the
scaffold has traced his downfall from the
first step, roaming the street at night
when boy. We hope our Marshal will
exercise his authority in this direction.
There is surely no right-minded parent
who will not thank him for such watch
fulness over his boys.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-25
Church and Society Directory.

PRESBYTERLAN-W. B. Phelps, Pastor: Sab
bath service, 1880 a. N. and 7:So r. N. Sabbath
School, IL o'clock: Prayer meeting, Wednes-
day evening at o'clock.
sT " iiAMES' EPISCOPAL-Thos. B. Kemp, d.
D.. Rector. Regular Sunday service, morn
also service every Wednesday evening. Sun
day School Immediately following morning
service.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL-F. c. Wolfe, Pas
tor Sabbath service, 1880 A. NJ. and 730 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 II NJ. Prayer meeting on Wednes-
day evening at o'clock.
GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN--J. G. Schaible,
Pastor. Services at 1880 A. n. and 7:N P: NJ.
Sabbath School at P: N: M, Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening at O'Clock.
CATHOLICS. JOHN THE EvANGELIsT.--Pas-
tor, Rev. John L. Gosker. Services every
Sunday. Low Mass at 81 AN. High Mass at
ces occasionally
EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATION - NJ. Knoll.
Pastor Sabbath service 1890 a. NJ Prayer
meeting Wednesday evening at o'clock
IOo.F
INDEPENDENCE LODGE, No. 1i2, ]. 0: Q. +.
Meets every Monday evening Mt o'clock.
Members in good standing are cordially invit-
cd to attend.
BR. SMITH. Secy.
INDEPENDENCE ENCAMPMENT, No. SO! o.
O.F.-Meets the second and fourth thursdays
in each month.
CIR. WALLACE, Scribe.
A. F. s. A. NJ.
INDEPENDENCE LODGE. No. 81, A. +. & A.
M.--Meets at Masonic Hall on wednesday on
or before the full moon in each month:
w. G. DONNAN, w. NJ.
d. DEERING, Sec'y.
AHOLIAB CHAPTER, No. q, r.. a. M.-Meets
nj Masonic Hall on Thursday, on or after the
i"'' "'o'" III Gavin NJ. W. HARMON, HIP.
GEO. B. WARNE, Sec'y.
A. O. U. W.
EVERGREEN LODGE, No: a4-Meets every
n I'VE weleh COS store, Main street: NJ
c. A. GILLIAN, sec'y.
D. 0. II.
SCHILLER LODGE, No. go. D. Q. H.nMeets
every Tuesday evening, at StOughtOn Hall. at
o'ciock Gro STEINMETZ, o. B.
ANTOINE HoIzER. secy.
l. %. G. Il.
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;
F. ID. JACKSON, w. I. Il.
c. N. SMITH, VS..
BIBLE SOCIETY DEPOSITORY.
The Buchanan county Bible Society have
their Depository kept by Mr.. $. Waggoner at
his store on Main St, Independence. Iowa He
keeps on hand n good assortment OF the puDii-
cations of the American Bible Society, from
family bible down to ten cent testament Az
these Bibles and Testaments. both plain ana or
namcntal are sold at cost. This depository Is
for the public beneft-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. .. j SUI IkES.
Dist Supt for A. B. S. for Iowa
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-25

BONNIwELL 4 DICKSON This is the
name of new firm in the hardware
line, successors to the well known house
of c. w. Taylor & Co. Mr.. Bonniwell,
who has purchased Mr. Taylor's interest
in the concern, is from Galesburg, Ill.,,
and is reported as of ample means and
well acquainted with the business. The
junior member of the firm is Frank
Dickson, of the old firm We are not
informed of Mr.. Taylor's intentions, but
presume he will be heard from in active
business of some kind. He was a popu.
lar merchant, and his customers will re.
greet his retirement.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-25
LAwTON 4 Posi- announce in our col

LAwToN & Posi- announce in our col
umns this week their intention to re-
move their business to Cedar Rapids in
the spring They have already secured
a store in an eligible location for bust
ness in that city, and expect to open
out about the first of March. Messrs.
L. 4 p are among our most cnterprls-
ing firms in the dry goods line. They
have built up large trade here, which
they abandon in the hope of less cOmpe-
tition and greater profits in the enter
prising town to which they 60. We are
not so sure that these hopes will be re-
allied, but we wish them abundant sue
cess. In social as well as business
point of view, our whole community
will regret to have Mcssrs. Lawton &
Post and their families leave us, but
what is our loss is the gain of the peo-
pie of Cedar Rapids, to whom we cor
daily commend them.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-25
THE IOWA ROUTE,
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Minneapolis 4 st. Louis R'ys.

The only route running THROUGH TRAINS
between Burlington and Minneapolis, with ell
egant sleeping cars attached.
CONNECTIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
At Burlington with Chicago, Burlington j.
Quincy II. X. for Chicago, KeOkuk, Quincy and
st. Louis west to 0tumW ,ta and all points points
Warsaw Ry for Peoria, Indianapolis, Lafay-
cite and Cincinnati and with Burlington &
Southwestern Ry for Pennington, BLOOMFIELD
and all points in Missouri and Kansas.
At Columbus Junction with Chicago a. South
western Railroad for Washington and Leaven-
worth.
At Nichols with Muscatne Division b.. c. r.
s. N, for Muscatine.
At West Liberty with Chicago. Rock Island
& Pacific Railroad for Iowa City. Des Moines
and Davenport.
At Elmira with Chicago, Clinton & Western
for Iowa City.
At Cedar Rapids with Milwaukee Division of
b., C. II. s. N for Independence, West Union
Postville and McGregor; with Chicago g. North
western Railway for Omaha, Council BLUFFS
and Chicago, and with Dubuque Southwest
ern Railway for Dubuque.
At Vinton with Pacific Division of B., c. K.
&N. R'y for Traer and Grundy Center.
At Waterloo and Cedar Falls with Illinois
Central Railroad for Independence Dubuque,
Fort Dodge and Sioux City.
At Shellrock with stage for Waverly.
At Nora Junction with Milwaukee st. Paul
Railway for Mason City and Chas City.
At Plymouth with Milwaukee & st. Paul R'y
At Albert Lea for points on the Minneapolis
& St Louis R'y. Waseca, Carver. Sioux City
junction, Chaska and Minneapolis; with South
crn Minnesota Ry for Wells, Winnebago and
La Crosse.
At independence with Illinois Central R'y
for Manchester and Dubuque.
,'rNNEAPOLIS & ST. LOUIS R'Y-CONNEC-
At Albert Lea with Burlington, Cedar Rap
ids Vinton, West Liberty, Burlington, st. Lou
is and all points east west and south.
At Waseca with c. N. w. Ry for Mankota,
St Peter, New Ulm, Owatonna, Rochester and
Winona.
At Sioux City Junction with st. Paul & Pa
cific Ry for st Paul.
At Chaska with c., NJ. & st Paul R'y for
Pennington and Hastings.
At Minneapolis with st. Paul & Pacific, Chi.
cagO, Milwaukee & st. Paul and Northern Pa
cific Rys.
Passengers going north or south will find
this the most pleasant and comfortable route.
No transfers Baggage checked through and
tickets for sale to all principal points In the
United States and Canadas
E. +. WINSLOW, Gen Manager.
G. J. IVES. Gen'l Pass s. Ticket Agt.
B.F. MILLS, Asst Gen. Ticket Ag't,
l2-2S-ly Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-25
From Fairbank.
FAIRRANK. Jan. n. 1873.

FAIRBANK, Jan. 81, 1873
EDITOR BULLETIN:-Since my last
communication protracted meeting
has been in progress at the NJ. E.
Church in this village, commencing
week before last, and conducted by
Rev. R. Wolfe, Pastor of the NJ. Il.
Church, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Caldwell,
Presbyterian Pastor at Littleton, this
county, and Rev. Mr.. Brown, Free Will
Baptist, late of Illinois, but recently
called to take charge of the +. b.
church in this village and Oelwein.
Thus far they have met with success.
Quite number have been forward for
prayer. May it be productive of lasting
good to this community. But while
they, with few faithful friends are
striving to assist the fallen to attain to
a nobler and purer life, the liquor ele-
ment in our midst are striving to de-
grade the young men and old men of
our community, and drag them down to
the depths of perdition. | would that
this soul destroying sin, this foul blot
and curse OF society were expunged
from our midst and banished from our
land. 1t is only few days ago that
citizen OF a neighboring comfy, who
would blush to see his name in print,
made an indecent exposure of his per-
son, while in state Of beastly intoxica-
ton, upon our streets. A little of the
wholesome discipline, administered to
Independence saloons, would be of great
benefit in this town.
The will of the late George Adds
left to the Presbyterian Society of this
place about $500 for the erection Of
church building as soon as money can
be realized from the estate Several
of that denomination have or
gained a corporate society as required
by law to receive the legacy. The Trus-
tees are Jacob Myers, G. E. Redfield, J.
W. Redfeld and +. G Everett.
The weather still continues mild. and
me of my first winter in Iowa,
thirty years ago-the winter of 1918.
The farmers sowed good deal of wheat
in February, 194S
l understand that Dr. Bryant was
here on Saturday last, to examine Mrs
Michael Comfy. supposed to be insane.
| understand it is the intention of her
friends to take her to Independence
this week for further examination.
North WEST.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-25
History Of Buchanan County.
Oale Co, Press. Polo, ILL.,. Jan. 8,

OSl0 To- f1esS, ulC, lllss jul o, 70
The latent interest which has so long
existed among our older citizens, in
leaving the early events in our county 5
history recorded in some convenient
form to be handed down to posterity, is
about to be revived; and We are pleased
to announce to our readers that the
publishing house of H. +. Kett 4 Co.,
of Chicago, are about to undertake the
work. Their success in similar under
takings elsewhere is sufficient assurance
of their doing their part Of the work
with fidelity and accuracy, and we be-
lieve our citizens should lend to them
all their influence and support as with
out this no publisher would be warrant
ed in incurring the immense outlay and
expense attendant upon such an under
taking. We have examined the latest
work of this firm THE History of VIM
nebago Co., and it certainly seems a
most complete compendium of the coun-
ty. Some novel features are embraced
in the work besides the History, de-
tailed account of which will be seen on
this page. We copy below few ex
tracts and personals which Messrs. Kett
4 Co. have received elsewhere. They
seem to be very strong credentials:
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
kEwANEE, ILL.,, April q, ".
MEssRs. KErT g. Co., Chicago, Ill.,
Gentlemen:-Your book entitled Tax
payers and Voters of Henry County" is
received. consider it valuable work
to the citizens of Henry county in pre-
serving the history of the early settlers
and their privations, which might other
wise be lost; also showing the rapid
growth ard development of the county
all of which will be valuable to future
generations. Also making us better ac-
quainted with one another and the bust
ness OF the county. In fact, it is just
such a book as every couaty needs.
Yours respectfully.
~ ~ RJIcu proc
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-25

New BAND. Our citizens were tax
en- somewhat by surprise last evening
by hearing sweet music discoursed on
our streets, which, upon investigation,
proved to be new brass band, that has
been organized so quietly that its exist
ence was known to but few. The play
ing was excellent, considering the prac-
tice the band has had. 1t is composed
of the following gentlemen: Z. White,
leader; P. King, Frank Megow, Claude
Mann, r. Mann, A. R. Blood, D. NJ.
Moore, NJ. King and w. B. Smale.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-25

PERsoNAL-Mr. NJ. Rietler, proprie
tor of the Chicago Clothing House, has
taken business trip to Chicago and
the east for few weeks.
Our fnrmor tnwnsman and merchant,
A. j. Bowley, now of West Union, was
in the city recently.
B. r. Smith, brother of d. l.. Smith,
Clerk Of courts, and recently teacher
in our schools, has gone to Kansas.
Jacob Rich and wife were visiting
friends in this city, during the early
part of this week
Geo. +. Roberts, editor of the Jesup
indicator, was in the city one day
this week.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-25

LAST Saturday a package, belonging
to lady, of this city, and containing
dress fringe or trimming, valued at SIS
to $40, was dropped on Main street, and,
shortly after, picked up by son Of Mr..
W. 0. Curtis A man, from the coun
try, who noticed the boy pick it up,
stepped up Immediately and demanded
it as his own, and the boy, unsuspect-
ingly, delivered it to him. The friends
of the lady, got description of the
man from the boy, and started to over
take him, he having left town. They
overlook the suspected party about
nine miles south of the city, and insti-
tuted a search of his person and wagon,
but found no package. Inquiries were
made of other parties on the road, but
no clue to the missing property was Sc
cured. Somebody has committed a
very mean theft, and of property that
will probably be of no use to the party
in possession of it. Whoever he is, he
will feel better to repent, and restore
his i'll gotten prize.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-25
From the Jesrlp Tindicator

The new steam mill established by
Newton Bros, turned out it's first grist
last week Thursday
Dr. Fisk has been appointed the resi-
dent surgeon of the Central railroad at
this place, and has received his papers.
The company will be faithfully served.
L. W. Goen, of Westburg, was thrown
from horse last week, and we regret to
learn, quite painfully injured, his wrist
having been sprained and the bone of
his right arm cracked. We hope he will
speedily recover.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-25

AT A meeting of Steamer Co. No. l,
held at Firemen's Hall on the 18th of
January, 1873, the following was adopt
ed and ordered to be published in the
county papers, and copy sent to the
family of the deceased member Of said
company:
WHEREAS it has pleased the Great
Ruler to remove from our ranks our
worthy companion and friend. A. G.
Borton, therefore be it
Resolred, That, bowling to the will of
the Most High, we sincerely mourn the
loss Of our worthy companion.
Resolred, That we deplore the loss of
a good citizen, loving husband, fond
parent and an obliging neighbor.
Resolred, That our sympathies be
rendered to his sorrowing family.
Resolred, That our hall be draped in
mourning for thirty days as a token of
our esteem to the memory of our dead
brother fireman.
H. S. AMEs,
J. W. JOHNSTON, : Com.
IT, J. MARINUs,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-01-25

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