BUTLER CITIZEN.
JOHN H. I W. C. WESLEY. PROP'BS.
•THE proceedings of the Teachers
Institute has prevented the appearance
of several other matters this week.
AT the opening of the polls yester
day morning the Democrats were first
upon the ground, "to vote early,' but
not "to vote often," we hope. They
seemed to work and act as if they had
a "set up job" for carrying this county.
As generally it takes the election of
ficers of this borough until late in the
night to'complete the count of votes,
we could not delay publication for re
sults. The vote will not be full, but
with about the usual result, judging
at this writing, Tuesday noon.
THE vote in this State for Governor
lost year, was: Republican, 319,490 ;
Democrat, 297,137; Greenback, 81,758;
Prohibition, 3,755; making an aggre
gate of 702,144. This year it is safe
to assume there will be 100,000 votes
less polled, perhaps a greater falling
off. The Greenback vote will not be
a third of what is was last year.
OCTOBER 31st was the anniversary
of the great Reformation, or rather of
the day on which Luther nailed his
celebrated 95 protests to the door of
his church, on Oct. 31, 1517, being 362
years ago. In consequence, on last
Sabbath anniversary sermons were
generally preached in the Lutheran
churches, Rev. Waters, of this place,
preaching a very interesting one in the
English Luthran Church here.
WE have received the first number
of tho Atwood Pioneer, published at
Atwood, Kansas, by the Rev. A. S.
Thorne, formerly of the Millerstown
Review, this county. The paper is
well gotten up and starts out as if
well supported. The old friends of Mr.
Thome here will be well pleased to
hear of his prosperity in the new and
fast growing great State of the West,
Kansas. If papers there flourish, like
all other things seem to do, we look to
hear of success for the Pioneer.
A Gnange.
About the first of November the
weather began to change here, finding
us on Monday morning of this week
with two or three inches of snow upon
the ground and the winds blowing.
October had been so mild and pleasant
that the change is the more noticed
and felt.
Death of Gen. Hooker.
Gen. Joseph Hooker died at his res
idence near New York City, on Friday
last, 31st ult. He had been an invalid
for some time, and his death was not
unexpected. Gen. Hooker, at one time
during the late rebellion, was Com
mander-in-Chief of the Union armies,
being such, we believe, when the bat
tle of Chancellorsville was fought.
He was known as "Fighting Joe
Hooker," was a fine looking officer, and
personally very popular with the men.
His social qualities made him a fa
vorite also with all his associates.
State Elections.
In addition to Pennsylvania elec
tions were held in the following States
on yesterday: New York, Massachu
setts, Maryland, Mississippi, Minne
sota, Wisconsin and New Jersey. The
only State election yet to be held this
year is that of Louisiana, on Dec. 2nd.
As we go to press on Tuesday even
ing of course we can give no returns
this week, but by next week can give
pretty full results. Wo look for Re
publican success in all the Northern
States, excepting perhaps New Jersey,
and for Democratic success in the
Southern States.
Hon. J. P. Wickersham.
We had the pleasure of seeing in
this place last week the gentleman
whose name beads this article. He
came as State Superintendent of our
Common Schools to make an address
before the Teachers' Institute, of this
county, then in session, and on Thurs
day evening last spoke in the Court
House to as large an audience as ever
assembled in that building. His re
marks, contrasting the systems of edu
cation in this country and in Europe,
were interesting, instructive, and lis
tened to very attentively. Dr. Wick
ersham has gained quite a reputation
as an educator and fills the position of
State Superintendent of schools with
great ability and fidelity, ne is a for
cible speaker, and made mauy friends
in this county during his brief visit
here last week.
Death of Senator Chandler.
Senator Zachariah Chandler, of
Michigan, died suddenly in the city of
Chicago last Saturday morning, at the
age of 66 years. He had been ac
tively engaged in the pending elections
of this year and had made one of his
characteristic and able speeches in
that city the evening before. Retir
ing for the night in apparent usual
health, he was found dead upon his
bed the next morning. His sudden
death is therefore a shock to the coun
try. As a Senator and Republican he
was distinguished for his boldness in
manner and fearless advocacy of his
principles. His bold and fierce denun
ciation of his opponents gave him the
prominence to which he had attained.
He was said to be honest as a man,
and, with all his zeal for his own
party, had the respect and friendship
of his brother Senators of all parties.
He commenced life in Michigan a
young man without means or much
education, and by an untiring energy
and ambition rose to be one of the
noted political men of the day. >
Bruin Postoffloo Caee.
William Huinnson was tried in the
U. S. District Court, at Pittsburgh,
last week, on a charge of taking $27
from a registered letter mailed at the
Bruin office, Martinsburg, this county.
Humason, it seems, was employed in
the office as an assistant. The testi
mony against him was strong, yet the
jury acquitted him. This acquittal
caused so much surprise to the Dis
trict Attorney that he expressed him
self in very strong terms in relation to
the jurv and refused to try any more
cases before it. We, of course, do not
know whether the jury did right or
wrong, or whether there was any ex
cuse for the indignation of the officer
of the Government at its action, but
have only to say, that in a case of rob
bing a postoffice, an office in which all
are so much interested, great care
should be taken by the Federal Courts
to see that no guilty offender escapes.
THANKSGIVING Day—November 27.
TEACHERS' INSTITUTE.
Proceedings of tho Institute for '79
Teachers' Institute of Butler county
met in the Court House, Butler, Oct.
27, 1879. Supt. McKee acting as
Chairman, the meeting was called to
order and, after music by the choir,
Rev. Stauffer led in prayer. The elec
tion of officers being next in order, Mrs.
Louise McLure wr.s chosen Recording
Sccretarv, Mr. S. M. Croen and Miss
Nannie McJunkin, Assistants, and Mr.
J. H. Murtland, Enrolling Secretary,
and Mr. Jas. H. Berger, Assistant En
rolling Secretary. Gen. E. R. Eckley
was then called upon to deliver the
address of welcome, and responded in
a manner that was appreciated by all
present, After a song by the choir,
Prof. E. A. Angell.of Allegheny City,
Pa., was introduced to the audience,
and spoke at some length on the work
of the Institute and the object of teach
ers attending it, urging them to take
notes of all instructions given, so that
thev might use what best suited their
own cases ; also, of the importance of
requiring pupils to write many ol their
recitations, as an aid to memory, and
as a means of promoting accuracy of
expression; thus developing a good
style of composition. The Professor
gave the following letter as a sample
of incorrect composition:
"may 23 1879
Dr mr english send tne some medi
sin to nuburg by male I feel Just as I
did when I was in last sundav
yours."
Music by choir, after which Institute
adjourned to meet at 7, P. M.
MONDAY EVENING.
Institute met and was called to order
bv the Chairman, Superintendent Mc-
Kee. Opened with a song by the
choir, entitled, "Opening Glee," after
which a paper was read by Mr. Mur
phv, of Freeport, styled the "School
room Journal," and was received with
great applause. Following this, Mr.
George K. Balph, one of the teachers
in the Butler school, delivered an
address particularly to those teachers
young in the profession. Subject,
"How Can I Gain the Ascendency
Over My School." Mr. Balph cau
tioned teachers and parents against
punishing in anger ; secondly, against
punishing too frequently, lest it be
comes considered by the child as a
matter of course, and they will submit
to it in a kind of dogged resignation.
He also cautioned against punishing in
haste, and particularly against real
incapacity. 110 was followed by a
song by Miss Alice Wick, after which
Prof. Angell talked for some time upon
the subject, "The Essentials of the
True Teacher." After ransic by the
choir the Institute adjourned to meet
at 9 A. M., Tuesday.
TUESDAY MORN [NO.
Meeting opened with Scripture read
ing and prayer by S. M. Croen. Roll
call by Secretary, J. 11. Murtland.
Music" by choir. Question for discus
sion, "Are Public or Private Schools
to be Preferred." Opened by Professor
J. B. Mechling; followed by Messrs.
H. D. Harbison and S. P. Irvin—all
speaking in favor of the public schools.
Prof. 11. K. Shanor spoke of private
schools as necessary for a higher edu
cation than can be obtained in the pub
lic schools, but admitted that public
schools are better for the education of
the masses. Mr. Carson spoke in favor
of public schools. Prof. Angell spoke
next on the question, introducing his
remarks by a quotation from Horace
Greeley, who, upon being asked if he
thought woman's intellect equal to
man's, said: "That depends upon the
man and woman." He (Professor) ap
plied the quotation to public and pri
vate schools, showing that a good
public school is better than a poor pri
vate school an vice versa. He seemed
to think, however, that each has its
mission, and concluded by saying:
"The public school teacher has de
cidedly the advantage of the private
school teacher, in being almost an
Autocrat in his school room, and being
entirely untrainmeled, has the better
chance to do good work.
After the discussion Prof. Angell
continued his talk upon the subject,
"The Written Work of the School."
2. When begin ? As soon as the
child begins to learn.
3. Extent ? Carry it as far as the
scholastic course extends.
4. Frequency ? Have some written
work every day.
5. Methods of procedure? a. First
step in reading. IK Orthography.. e.
Written recitations, d. Written re
views. e. Written composition.
Recess.
Music by the choir.
Mr. J. H. Young, of Indiana Nor
mal School, Pa., was then introduced
to the audience, and spoke upon his
favorite subject, "The Languages."
Music by choir, and Institute ad
journed. Convened half-past 1 o'clock
p. m. Meeting called to order by the
Chair, Supt. McKee. Song by Insti
tute—"Safe Within the Vail." Ques
tion for discussion—"Should not the
study of History be more encouraged
than it is?" Opened by J. H.
Chatham. The persons appointed to
second the discussion not being pres
ent, y. M. Ward, J. C. Moore aud M.
L. Campbell responded to the ca:l for
general discussion. Prof. E. A.
Angell was then called upon to address
the Institute. He proceeded to finish
his remarks of the morning on the sub
ject heretofore mentioned, and then
took up the question under discussion
—"Should uot the study of History
be more encouraged ?" He asserts that
it should, and endeavors to give some
iHtttteir ©ifiawm: s£ate£mk#e 5, IB£9.
plans by which it may be done success
fully. 1. Teachers should prepare
themselves by collecting works of dif
ferent authors, and reading before com
mencing to teach; so as to be thor
oughly informed. 2. They should
discourage the practice of memorizing
words—subjects are what should be
taught and not words. Let the sub
ject be well studied and recited in the
pupil's own language. Recess. Song
| by the Misses Bella Colbert, Emma
Linn and Alice Wick, Miss Bella
Lowrv presiding at the organ. Prof.
J. 11. Young then gave a short biog
raphy of the author Dan Chaucer,
and read a selection from one of his
works entitled "English of the Xl\
Century," published by Ginen Heath,
Boston, showing the changes made in
the spelling and pronunciation of
words in the English languish. Quar
tette—"Drifting with the Tide." Ad
journed to meet at 7 p. m.
TUESDAY EVENING.
Institute met and was call to order
by the Supt. at a quarter past 7
o'clock. Song by the choir, entitled
"What Bliss Can Approach," after
which Miss Florence Stephenson de
claimed "Paul Revier's Kid •;'" then
followed a solo by Miss Ella Neyrnan,
entitled "The Milk Maiden's Song."
Prof. J. 11. Young was then called
upon to deliver his lecture on the sub
ject "Nothing without Labor," in
which he showed the necessity of
labor, especially mental labor, and the
essentials necessary to success with it,
one of which is exercise, the best of
which, said he "is by the use of the
Indian club," and at the same time ex
hibiting two of them. Song by the
choir, entitled "Bonnie Hawthorn," at
the close of which Prof. Young was
called upon to exhibit the practical
use of the Indian club, which he did,
in a manner that was pleasing to all
present. Song—"Silent Evening."
Adjourned to meet at 9 a. m., Wednes
day. *
WEDNESDAY MOFCNING.
Institute met and was called to or
der by the Supt. Opened with devo
tional exercises by the Rev. Mr. Fer
guson. Song by the choir and Insti
tute, entitled "Home of the Soul."
Question —"Is the Cheap Literature
of the Age Beneficial to General Mor
ality ?" Opened by J. 11. Murtland.
He made the following points: Ist.
Some of the periodicals have an ele
ment of good, but a preponderance of
evil in the form of sensation, &c. 2nd If
the company you keep is a criterion of
your character the literature you read
is a criterion" of your mind. 3rd. The
teacher can largely control the read
ing of his pupils outside of the school
room. To ascertain what your pupils
read, ask them for a list of papers
taken by the family, aud the last book
read by each, if any. 4th. Cultivate
a taste for reading solid matter, by
reading to them short extracts from
history or from some good paper.
Since reading is the principal source
of acquiring knowledge, strive to im
part a love for the better class of liter
ature. Messrs. Chatham, Rev. Fer
guson, Rev. Stauffer, Prof. E. 11. An
gell, Rev. Barkley, Prof. J. H. Young
and J. C. Moore, all participated in
the discussion. Recess. Prof. J. H.
Young resumed his talk of Tuesday
on the subject of "Languages." Song,
"Star Spangled Banner." Noon.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
Song by Institute, "Come, Come
Away." Questions for discussion:
"Should not all Punishment be Re
formatory ?" Opened by G. K. Balph.
He unhesitatingly affirms that they
ought to be, but unfortunately, they
too often are not. Many punishments
do more harm than good. It is neces
sary to consider the great end which
all discipline ought to aim at accom
plishing, namely: To reclaim the of
fender. In order to do this we must
always have the. good of our pupils in
view. Mr. Balph was followed by
Messrs. Berger, Moore, McDonald,
Cozins, Brandon, S. P. Irvine, Murt
land, A. Irvine, Waldron, Gallagher,
Campbell and Prof. Angell. Recess
of fifteen minutes. Song, "Joannet's
Choice," solo by Carrie McCandless.
Prof Angell closed the afternoon's ex
ercises by giving some instruction of
the teaching of U. S. History and on
the study of the Constitution of the U.
S. A duet, "Swallows, Happy Swal
lows," bv Miss Emma Linn and Miss
Alice Wick.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
At half-past 7 o'clock the meeting
was called to order by the Chairman.
Song by choir, "Hark! the Song."
Solo by Alice Wick, entitled "Lul
laby." Recitation by Miss Ella Mar
tin, subject, "Curfew Shall not Iling
To-Night," Duet, "Moonlight Music,
Love and Flowers." After which
Col. A. F. Seltzer, of Lebanon, was
introduced and delivered his address
on the subject, "What I Kr.ow About
Money." The points in his lecture
are as follows: Ist. The origin of
money. 2ud. The materials used to
represent it in the various ages of tho
world. 3rd. Tho numerous ways of
making money. 4th. Its use and
abuses. sth. Hits upon popular er
rors. 6th. Advice to save it and put
it where it will do the most good, so
that when the account is settled there
wdl be a credit for what you know
about money. Quartette, "Star of
Descending Night." Adjourned to
meet at 9 a, m., Thursday.
THURSDAY MORNING.
Institute met and was called to or
der by the Chairman. Rev. D. I.
Edwards conducted the devotional ex
ercises. Singing by Institute—"The
Happy Land." Rev. Stauffer presided
at the organ, then followed the spell
ing contest as announced the previ
ous evening, and after this, the dis
cussion upon the question : "Are Pri
zes to be Approved as an Incentive to
Study." Opened by Prof. Tinstman,
who favored the giving of prizes, "al
though" said he, "giving a prize may
create a feeling of envy, but if it is
given justly a scholar may be taught
to rise above such feelings." He was
followed in the discussion by Messrs.
E. McDonald and E. D. Bovanl, who
spoke against, and J. 11. Chatham,
who favored the giving of prizes. Roll
called by Sect. Murtland, after which
Prof. Angell read an article entitled,
"The Schoolmaster's Conquest." Re
cess. Solo and chorus by the Misses
Linn and Wick, Messrs. Frank An
derson and Murray Cornelius—"Don't
Crowd," followed by Prof. Angell, who
spoke on the subject—"Object Les
sons," staling in the outstart that it
was necessary for a workman to un
derstand in the Ist place the tools with
which he has to work. 2nd. How to
handle these tools. 3rd. 'I he mate
rial upon which he has the work. 4th. !
Whatever we study, the more we look
at it, the more beauty we see in it, and
the more we like it. sth. Subjects
from Natural History are better Ob
ject lessons than pictures. Adjourned. ;
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
Institute opened with a song by j
choir—"My Heart's in the Highland."
Thursday p. m. being set apart for the.
Directors, they kindly waived their
rights in favor of J. P. ickersham,
L. L. D., who was introduced to the
audience, and spoke of the importance
of Institutes when well managed, say
ing that when thus managed the}' are
worth all they cost, and much more
than they cost. That they are of
value socially and in obtaining knowl-
I edge. That here learn new and better
' methods of teaching and governing
their schools. He said that with the
School Boards rest the responsibilities
of managing and having good schools,
since they build the school houses,
select the text books and employ the
teachers. He also said that it was the
duty of Directors to make every en
deavor to bring into the school children
that are not in the habit of attending,
| and that they were bound by law to
visit the schools every month. He
suggested to the teachers that they
have annual examinations at the
close of each term of school. Rev.
Mr. Wvlie being called upon spoke of
the management of schools, and saul
that teachers were responsible for the
physical, mental and moral training of
the pupil. He stated the iniportauce
of Calisthenics, and gave a short Gym
nastic drill. Recess. Music by the
choir—"Springtide." Prof. Angell
continued his talk on "Object Les
sons," aud answered the Queries.
Supt. McKee announced the result of
the spelling contest, which was re
ceived with great applause. First
prize was awarded to Mr. W. W.
Mechling, who mispelled only two
words. ' Second prizes: Johu Mc-
Laughlin, 5; James 11. Berger, 6; J.
11. Chatham, 6; Maggie Whitmire, 6;
John A. Brandon, K; E. McDonald, 6;
Kate Jamison, 7; Sadie Cochran, 7;
J. A. McCafferty, 7. Honorable men
tion was made "of the following per
sons who came so near to those who
received the prizes: Miss Maggie Gal
laher, 8; Miss Susie A. Dick, 10; Mr.
S. R. Gibson, 10; Miss Bella Colbert,
11; Miss Mary L. McNair, 11. The
committee on the election of the per
manent Certificate Committee reported
as follows:
To the. Superintendent of Butler Co.:
Your committee to count the votes
submits the following report in regard
to the result of the electiou of the
Committee on Permanent Certificates:
No. of votes cast, 114. Candidates
elected: Mrs. Louisa McClure, 84;
Miss Angie Graham, 57 ; Mr. J. A.
Brandon, 68 ; E. McDonald, 64; J. H.
Chatham, 55.
Closing song by choir, "Driftiug
with the Tide," repeated by request.
Meeting adjourned to meet at 7. P. M.
THURSDAY EVENING.
Opened with instrumental music by
Miss Taggart. Duet by Misses Carrie
and Mollie McCandless, "Soft Fell the
Dews." Recitation by Edic Mech
ling, of Butler, subject, "The Wolves."
Presentation of prizes for best spell
ing bv L. Z. Mitchell, Esq. Response
by W. W. Mechling. Solo by Miss
Mollie McCandless, "Spring." After
which J. P. Wickersham, L. L. D.,
Superintendent of Public Instruction,
was introduced to the audience aud
lectured on "Primary Education in
Europe and America." Closing exer
cises. Music by choir, "Maribel." After
the lecture, in order to gratify a gen
eral desire upon the part of teachers
and others to meet him, Dr. Wicker
sham held a reception.
FRIDAY MORNING.
Institute was called to order by
Superintendent McKee. Devotional
exercises conducted by Rev. J. Q.
Waters, of But.er, Pa. Music by
choir. Discussion—"Should Algebra
and Geometry be Taught in Our Com
mon Schools ?" Opened by J. Q. A.
Irvin, followed by Messrs. J. H. Chat
ham, E. McDonald, S. P. Irvin, Esq.,
P. S. Bancroft, A. M. Prof, Angell
concluded his talk on the Constitution,
speaking specially of the House of
Representatives. Recess. Music. Solo
by Miss Ella Neyman, "The Milk
maid's Marriage Song."
Miss Sadie Cochran was called on
to open the discussion on the question,
"Should Public School Grounds be
Fenced and Ornamented ?" She spoke
at some length of the refining influence
of the work of ornamenting the school
grounds. She was followed by Messrs.
W. W. Mechling and S. P. Irvin, Esq.
Prof. Angell described a school house
lie had visited to show that careless
ness and lack of ornament about a
school house and grounds did have a
degrading effect on the pupils. Rev.
J. Stauffer made some remarks on the
subject of music, and invited the
teachers and all in attendance at the
Institute to visit St. Paul's Orphans'
Home on Friday from 2 until 4 o'clock,
v. M. Roll call. Prof. Angell con
eluded his talk on object lessons and
! drawing. Rev. Wylie, of Butler., Pa.,
made some very appropriate and in
structive closing remarks, and also
spoke of a copying instrument that he
thought would be very useful to teach
| ers. The Committee on Permanent
Certificates met and passed the follow
ing resolution:
Hesolved, That each applicant shall
answer ninety-five per cent, of the
questions given, to insure success.
Committee to meet at the call of the
Chairman in July. A notice of the
meeting will be published in the county
papers.
Music. Song by Institute, "God
Speed tho Right." Benediction by
Rev. Wylie, after which Superintendent
McKee adjourned the Institute of 1879,
sine die.
MRS. L. MCLURE, Rec. Sec'v.)
S. M. CROEN, Ass't " " >
Miss N. MCJUNKIN, " " )
[Communicated.]
Some of the teachers who were at
the Institute would have the Directors
connect a graveyard with each school
house, as was inferred from the manner
in which they spoke of capital punish
ments as the proper way to bring
about reformation in the schools. But,
of course, they meant to speak of cor
poreal punishment, G.
Ba Ya Liko Foolish.
"For ten years my wife was confined
to her bed with such a complication of
ailments that no doctor could tell what
was the matter or cure her, and I used
up a small fortune in humbug stuff.
Six months ago I saw a U. S. flag
with Hop Bitters on it, and I thought
I would be a fool once more. I tried
it, but my folly proved to be wisdom.
Two bottles cured her; she is now as
well and strong as any man's wife, and
it cost me only two dollars. Be ye
likewise foolish."—H. W., Detroit. (i
Terrible Fire at Parker.
A great fire broke out at Parker City
last Thurs lay morning about 3 o'clock.
It was d : -covered" between the build
ings of John Smullin and Jacob Wal
robenstein. The first alarm was given
by Nightwatchman Cummings, and in
a very few minutes the fire companies
were on hand with hose laid, but
could not get water enough to supply
one steamer. There being a stiff north
wind the flames proceeded rapidly to
ward the northern part of the town,
taking in Louis Hume's tailor shop,
G. D. Prest's vacant building, Jno. T.
Shirley's brick, occupied by W. H.
Spain, hardware and oil well supplies,
the brick occupied by G. D. Prest, dry
goods, the meat market of C. Ulman,
and C. Lehman's boot and shoe store.
Crossing the street to F. Ottinger's
drug store, it destroyed M. Dessing's
saloon, the Frisbee House, L. Cohen's
furniture store, Wm. Walrobenstein's
meat market, J. Frederick's shoe shop,
C. Snyder's photograph gallery, a va
cant building owned by Mrs. May,
Marker's building, the TitusVille House,
(J. D. Prest, Jas. Miller, M. Schone,
and J. Smithley's vacant houses, Col
umbia Engine and Hose Company,
George Armistead's house, and a num
ber of small frame buildings on Centre
avenue.
On the south it swept C. Ahlquist's
tailor shop, M. Riedlingcr's saloon, the
drug store of W. B. Krosskop, the res
idence of J. Smullen, J. O'Brien's ho
tel, J. Normelie's residence, the Pitts
burgh House, and the office of the
Parker Weekly.
Crossing Third street, at the corner
of River avenue, Norris & Wray's
grocery, Gaskill & Co.'s wholesale
liquor house, Diehl's brick hotel, the
Union Express Company office, L.
Bachman's building, McCraeken &
McCune's stationery and news room,
M. Schone's barber shop, and Mayer's
liquor and cigar store were destroyed.
Crossing a twenty-foot alley*, the
flames attacked J. Terke's saloon and
livery stable, Jno. Parker's tailor shop,
Gibbs & Sterritt's agency and Thomas
King's office.
The residence of Thos. Hackett and
a vacant building were torn down to
keep the flames from proceeding be
yond Wilson & Manifold's building.
On the other side of the railroad
seven small frame buildings, including
the large barn of the Union Express
Company, were also destroyed.
The total loss is §250,000 ; insurance
$75,000.
[Correspondence Pittsburgh Dispatch.]
PARKER CITY, Oct. 30.—Among the
many oil towns which have sprung up,
flourished and passed away, like the
historical gourd of the Prophet Jonah,
few have passed through more adver
sity or have had a harder stream to
pull against than the little city of Par
ker, whose career has just been prac
tically brought to an end—practically,
because there is hardly the shadow of
a chance that the burned district will
ever be rebuilt, for reasons noted fur
ther on.
Ten years ago there were but few
buildings in the place, and those few
were mostly on the hill, in what is
known as Lawrenceburg, or the Second
ward. Among them were the old
stone building which stood on the cor
uer of Ludlow and Washington streets,
which was built by one Leonard in
1818, the old Adams' Hotel, the dwell
ing of 'Squire Balph, and a few small
dwellings, not to omit the dwellings of
the different Parkers.
In 1868 the oil excitement suddenly
swayed southward. Evidences of ac
tivity at once showed itself in the
building line, and in a year over two
hundred houses had been built; the
sounds of the hammer and saw were
heard in all directions. On the "Flat"
particularly was this activity mani
fested. The large three-story brick
occupied by Messrs. Wilson & Mani
fold was erected in 1873; this was fol
lowed by the Exchange and Savings
blinks, and the large brick hotel known
as the Mead House, opened and run
by W. H. Hollenbeck.
PIPE LINES.
Here were congregated or situated
the head offices of all the pipe lines of
that period, viz., the United, the Karus,
the Union, the Pennsylvania Transpor
tation and the Grant, which handled
all the oil of the great Butler, Arm
strong and Clarion oil fields, employ
ing thousands of men, and represent
ing millions of dollars of capitol. But
like the black bass among the minnows,
the United swallowed the rest; Oil
City took the lead as head office of the
transportation business, and Parker
suffered a severe financial blow in con
sequence thereof.
In 1876 Johu T. Shirley erected tho
large building on River avenue, a
handsome three-story brick, lately oc*
cupied by George D. Prest, dry goods,
and Spain <fc Co., hardware. Many
wooden buildings were erected, a city
charter was procured, and Parker be
came a flourishing town, it being the
! fourth postoffice in the State. Tho
writer remembers well, while at the
Centennial in '76, having occasion to
send a dispatch to Parker, he was
asked by the Philadelphia operator:
"Where is Parker City, and what kind
of a place is it ? I never heard of it
till a couple of years ago, and now we
send more messages there than to any
other place in the State." And it was
known from New York to San Fran
cisco.
TNE FIRE.
At a little after three o'clock yester
day morning the cry of fire—always
terribly ominous of evil to dwellers in
the oil country—startled the citizens
in hot haste from their beds, and soon
the streets were swarming with half
clad humanity, while a lurid glare in
the very heart of the First ward drew
the people to that spot, where the
building owned by lawyer J. T. SmuU
len, and occupied by J. Walrobenstein
as a wholesale liquor store and bot
tling works, was enveloped in flames.
The hose companies were promptly on
the ground, but there was no water,
the fires were out at the water-works,
and nothing could be done but carry
out goods and let the buildings burn.
A bucket brigade was formed to the
river, but the water was so far away
that this was soon abandoned, and tho
fire continued on its way until tho
large brick store of Wilson «fc Mani
fold, on the south, and the brick hotel,
of John McGlaughlin, on the north,
stopped the further advance of the
flames, but the entire heart of the First
ward was a mass of ruins.
The loss is a terrible one to Parker,
and but very few will rebuild, as there
is nothing here to warrant them in
doing so. Thus in a couple of hours'
time the city was laiJ in ashes and
almost entirely blotted out of existence.
Many of the sufferers lost their all and
are penniless.
Under Markets.
I Corrected BY O. Wiuus MILLKH A Bao.J
ULTTEB—Ootid 17 cents V ft.
BACON- -Plain sugar cared Lams 11 :te. V ft>;
1 slionldere, 8 : side*. 8
BF.ANS—White. ?!."iovS'lSO V bush.
CHICKENS—2S to 30 cts. per pair.
CUEESK—I2. '-J cts V LB.
Coax MEAL—2 cts. V Iti.
CALK SKINS—9OC<SJ jl V lb.
Eoos—ls cts V dozen.
FLOUR—Wheat, ff>@ 3 V bbl, "jack $1.25# $2 ;
buckwheat. ?2.50 V curt.
GBAIN—Oats,B2 cts V bushel: corn 45 ; wheat
§1."25 : rye 7S cents ; buckwheat, CO.
HONEY—IS cts. ¥ th.
LAUD—7c V to. Tallow, 6(ff7.
LEATHER—3oIe 23<5>2ti cU. V lb.; upper 42.50
®s3 a side ; kip 60c@90c V lb.
MOLASSES—SO.S SOc t* gallon. Syrup, 40@60c,
ONIONS —SOc. V bush.
POTATOES —3Oc. V bushel.
SCOAB—Yellow 7@80.; wliito 9<ffloc. if tb.
SALT—No. 1, $1.40 V barrel.
CANCER.
This disease like" many others is regarded
as incurable. It is not so. If it is taken in
time it is us easily cured as a wart or a corn.
We know very well that it is a fearful disease
and will eat away until it destroys life, that
is if it is neglected, but if it is attended to
when it first makes its appearance, or soon
after, there is no trouble in eradicating it
from the system. Persons will have to be here
during part of the treatment, consequently
there is no use writing to me for information
whether it can be cured without my seeing the
case. I also treat with success, Rupture, Piles,
Fistula, Ulcers, Ulcerated legs, Varicose Veins,
Varicocele Tumors, Hydrocele, and every form
of Skin Disease.
Dr. Keyser, 240 Penn Avenue,
Opposite Christ's Church, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Tl lltlt! HJI S.
KLEINFELDER—HAYS—Oct. 23, 1879, by
Rev. F. A. Edmonds, at his residence in Har
mony, Mr. George Kleiufelder, of Lancaster
township, and Miss Sadie A. llays, of Adams
township, this county.
HARBISON—HECKERT—Same day, same
place, and by same. Mr. J. H. Harbison, of San
Diego, Cal., and Miss Lydia Ileekert, of Pe
tersville, this county.
Our friend Harbison did not forget the land
of his youth, but returned thereto when some
thing more valuable than the gold of Califor
nia was to be found at old home. He and his
partner have our best wishes for their pros
perity through life.
MEATUS.
Mi'MUllßY—Oct. 15, 1579, at her residence
in Cherry township, this county, Mrs. Eliza
beth, widow of Mr. Samuel McMurry, aged 08
years. Mrs. McMurry survived her husband
only two months and fifteen days.
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Notice.
Notice is hereby given that W. P. Braham,
Assignee of A. G Stacn, has filed hi< final ac
count in the office of the Protnonotary of the
Common Pleas Court of Butler county, and that
the same will bo presented to said Court for
confirmation and allowance, on Wednesday, the
3rd day of December neit.
uovs-4t A. RUSSELL, Protli'y.
Notice.
Notice is hereby given that A. M. Cornelius.
Assignee of lieiuliart Ftihs, has filed his final
account in the office of the Prothonotary of the
Common Pleas Court of Butler county, and that
the same will be presented to said Court for
confirmation and allowance on the 3rd day of
December next. A. ItUSSELL.
novs-4t* Prothonotary.
Administrator's Notice,
Letters of administration on the estate of
Mrs. Sarah M. Shanor, dee'd, late of Centre
township, Butler Co , Pa., having been granted
to the undersigned, all persons knowing them
selves indebte l to said ei-tale will please make
immediate payment, and any having claims
will present them duiv authenticated for settle
ment. DANIEL SHANOR, Adm'r,
novs Butler. Butler Co., Pa.
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Notice is hereby giveu tljat the following final
and other accounts of executors, administrators
and guardians have boen tile l iu the ltegister's
office, accordiug to law, and will be presented to
Court for confirmation and allowance on
Wednosday, the 3rd day of December, A. D. 1879,
at 2 o'clock. P. M•:
• 1. Final account of Jacob Cooper and James
M. Lindsey, Executors of Win. Reed, dee'd,
late of Jackson township.
2. Final and distribution account of Wm.
P, Braham, Admistrator de bonti nun of Geo.
B. Midberry, dee'd, late of Marion vc«ru«hip.
3. Final account of Win. P. Braham, Aam'r
of Orsen Midberry, dee'd, late of Marion tp.
4. Final account of Orsen Midberry, dee'd,
Adm'r of George B. Midberry, dee'd, late of
Marion township, as filed by Wm. P. Braham,
Adm'r of the said Orsen Midberry, dee'd.
5. Final account of Hubert L. Black, Adm'r
of Robert McCamey, dee'd, late of \ enaugo
township.
0. Final account of Ilenrv Pillow, Ex'r of
John Pillow, dee'd, late of' Connoqueiicssini:
township.
7. Final account of Mary Hlator and Franois
Slator, Executors of Daniel Slator, dee'd, late
of Donegal township.
8. Final account <»f William Neely, Adm'r
C. T. A. of Jane Neely, deceased, late of Cran
berry township.
9."Final account of Robert Riddle and Beni.
Douthett, Executors of James N'orris, dee'd,
late of Clinton township.
10. Final account of Martin G.' Thompson,
Adm'r of Robert P. Thompson, deceased, late
of Slippery rock township.
11. Final account of 11. 11. G >ucher, Adm'r
of W. K. Potts, dec'J, late of Butler borough.
12. Account of Wm. Neely, Ex'r of Samuel
Neely, dee'd, late of Cranberry township.
13. Distribution account of Uaorge W. Still
wagon, Ex'r of Jacob Stilhvagon, dee'd, late of
Slipperyrock township.
14. First and final account of Robert Hogg.
Guardian of Jeremiah Elliott, minor child of
George Elliott, dee'd.
15. Final and distribution account of Nancy
Patterson, Trustee appointed by the Orphans'
Court to make sale of the real estate of Samuel
Stoughton, dee'd, late of Clay township.
Iti. Final account of J. C. Shanor, Guardian
of Susan M. Shiever (now Shanor), minor
daughter of Henry Shiever, late of Zelienople
borough.
17. Final and distribution accountof Matthew
S. Ray and John C. Ray, Ex'rs of John Ray,
dee'd, late of Fairview township.
18. Final account <>f Einil MaurhofT, Ex'r i
of J. G. Koegler, dee'd, late of JetTerson tp. j
nil] H. H. GALLAGHER, Register. |
ICIRR IOTSA,
25X125 FEET jflfgff
SITUATED IN WORTH DENVER, ||Prj|p § E$L
Houie, L«e*«r, CoL Bp"
EVERY OTHER) ■■ K® §P B J ( BS*WARHANTEE
LOT ABSOLUTE- | Ifi EsS ■ DEED WITHOUT
LY FREE! j m RESERVE.
Denver now has a population of 40,000. Great cities are the outgrowth of great countries.
Twenty years ago Denver was a small trading post on the frontier, now it is a large city, with
numerous Churches, Hotels, Theaters, Street railroads Gas-works, Water-works. r,oW r.nrt
Silver Smelting and Itetiuing Works with a United States Mint, and is toe great luiilroaa
tenter of the west. There are seven First-class Ku tl roads now runnine and connect ins
with all the Principal and Brauch Railroads from Maine to California. It is the Capital or
Colorado, naturally the richest State in the Union, and located in about the gengrtiphicHi
center of the United States. The climate is charming, with the best water and purest air
in the world, and the scenery is unexcelled for beauty and grandeur. It is suriounOed
by the richest Gold, Silver, Copper, Iron, Lead, and Coal Mines and Agricultural Lands in
America. It is now the headquarters for Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, wy
c;aing, Nevada, Arizona, and Northern Texas. The rich mineral aud agricultural resources
of this vast country will make Denver the largest and wealthiest city in the West,
WHY LOTS ARE CIVEN AWAY.
As the tide of Immigration is now in this direction, it is the Company's interest to have
people locate in Denver and on tlieir property. To encourage emigration here, the < ornpany
will give to anyone sending their name and address a warrantee deed, in fee simple, for
one or more lots in North Denver, situated in Weld County, State of Colontdo. in immediate
view of this beautiful city, the only being one dollar to pay the Notary Public fee.3
fir acknowledging deed and conveyance. The Company does not fii ve every Jot away, but
each alternate one,and doe* not. expect that every person who gets a lot in North Denver
v ill come here, but a great many will, and they will induce their friends to follow. The in
creased population will soon make this property very valuable, and this Company retain
c ich alternate lot, which they hold at prices varying from &i"> to SSOO. according to location.
1" »r this reason the above proposition made. The deeds are unconditional, not requiring
ray one to settle or improve, but with lull power to transfer and deed to others. The limit
to any one person taking advantage of this offer is five lots. This properly I* no! hill
•lde. monntnin, or *w;iinp, but I* level, fertile, und has advantages tor building
upon too numerous to mention, ,I'ull and satisfactory information, with indorsements
fr jin our best citizens, will be furnished.
CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.
T, W. C. pAsnmts, County Clerk v.d Recorder wilhm and for said County aud Ptate, do hereby certify
to the übore sad forego."? to U> tn:e, a;id title coinifl.te »o the land therm. described according lo tbu
jr..ids in my office. I further certiff there are no abstracts or tranacri|.ls cf judgments. tales cr other
!. ;u standing oitaiust said
a. .1 -jI ay i I Aug i.,A. P. 15.9. PANDERS, County CHerk and Recorder.
I—l twenty of \V*ld! } INSTRUCTIONS.
This Company will send by return mall, to any one sending within sixty days from tlio
, date of this paper their names, P. O. address, o
I County and Stale, plainly written in full, a clear n
JL -warrantee deed to a lot 25 feet front by 125 feet n\
f lw deep in North Denver, Colorado, clear of all taxes. Fv"X*-r£
1 fl&Lff Applications for city lots must be accompanied _ k
Tri one dollar for each lot to pay costof making
r'iimnnßgri?T> ""'"i I"'l~ni-Ir-lrin - J ~r' | —The lots 4 j J. FA T
'fr.Wfi ' then can sold and transferred at your pleasure.Jp'fc. BJjit;
instill t S»TR : ji' I.etiill improve thisopportunity to secure a home in
the richest State in the world. Deeds sent to any p.:rt I. Lll| [|JJA j&' J(a)
i'lflßS't BSEffftl of ti.o I". S. mid Can idns. Address all letters lo
DENVER LAND COMPANY,
, . ( 443 LAWRENTE ST., DEXVEU, cor. One of the n.*ny I'hurchet,
Notice to Debtors of Mcßride
& Lowry.
The undersigned having been appointed by
the Court, Receiver of the'late firm of Mcßride
A Lowry, all persons indebted to said firm are
hereby notified that ail debts due and owing to
said tirm on the 9th day of August, 18"!), are
payable to me as Receiver, and not to either of
the members of said firm. Immediate gayment
of all such debts ie request!.
A. T. BLACK, Receiver.
novs-3t Butler, Pa.
North Washington Academy.
Winter session opens Dec. 1, 1879.
In this Academy are taught all the common,
as well as all the higher English branches,
higher Mathematics and the classics, including
Latin, G.eek and French. The whole expense
of any pupil per term at this Academy need not
exceed from sls to $25.
TUITION:
Primary $4 00
Intermediate 6 00
Classical ... 8 00
Instrumental Music 7 00
For the benefit of those wishing to attend
school who do not wish to buy new teit books,
we will furnish all text books needed by each
pupil at the low rent of $1 per session.
Boarding from $2 to $3 per week. Rooms
for self boarding from 50c. to 75c. per mouth
per pupil.
INSTRUCTORS:
R. D. CI:AWFORI>, Principal and Instructor in
Theory of Teaching and Greek.
MRS". H. L. DICKSON, Instructor in Higher
Euglish and French.
Mihs Alvilda Haiu'EH, Instructor in Instru
mental Music.
For further information address the Principal
at North Hope, Butler county, Pa. Octs-3t
LIST OF JURORS
Drawn for December Term, 1879, Com
mencing First Monday and First Day.
GRAND J TRY.
Adams —J. R. Orr.
Brady—William Mayer.
Centre —Asa Thompson.
Cherry—Job Kellv, l'erry Wolford.
Clay—Frank Markwell.
Clinton —Robert Harvey.
Connoquenessing—J. L. Wilson.
Donegal—>J. Angert. Adam Komerer.
Forward—-Adam Rauer, Sr.
Jacknon —H. H. Weiss, Freeman Weise.
Jefferson —John McUucken, Gotlieb Zimmer
man.
Lancaster —Charles Warner.
Marion —Michael McAnallan.
Mercer—Andrew Dunlap.
Middlesex—Samuel B. Harbison.
Oakland—George Shopp.
Parker —J. D. Daubenspeck.
Penu —John Walters.
Slippery rock —Henry Sanderson.
Centreville —A. G. Taggart.
TRAVERSE J CRY —IST WEEK—IST DAY.
Allegheny—James Blane, Johu Grant.
Brady—Daniel Keefer, Conrad Snyder, Sr.
Buffalo —Jacob Shuster.
Butler—Peter Kless.
Centre—W. A. .Christy, Christian Fleeger,
Christian Graham.
Cherry—George Christy.
Clay—Robert Gould, Albert Miller.
Clinton —Albert Flick.
Concord—A. C. Darragh.
Connoquenessing—Hiram Graham, M. N.
Stevenson.
Donegal —John Gegan, Henry Sheffield.
Fairview —Lawrence McLaughlin.
Forward—Zeno Markell.
Jackson —David Barto, Samuel Cooper.
Jefferson—James Johnston.
Lancaster —William. J. Scott.
Mercer—W. E. Reed.
Middlesex —Philip Stiner.
Muddycreek—Wm. Ileberling, Wm. Payne.
Oakland —J. F. Moser.
Parker—Lemuel Davis.
Penn—Wilson Garvin.
Slipperyropk—H. L, Rhodes, Henry Wolford.
Sumnut—.-Janies Skilman.
Washington—John Fithian, Ezekiel Lewis,
W. D. Thompson.
WinSeld—George Reighart.
Worth—John Payne W. 11. Walters.
Butler borough—B. F. Crow, George Reno,
A. C. Roessing.
Fairview —R. W. McKee, J. A. Wilson.
Karns City—G. Woodring, Robert Graham.
Sunbury—C. P. Temple.
2ND WEEK—BTH DAY.
Allegheny —P. P. I'orterfield.
Adams—Detmer Douthett, Joseph Miller.
Brady—James Alexander.
Buffalo—John Beatty.
Butler —Joseph Addleman, Frank Cook,
Henry Kalb, John Ralston.
Centre —James Rose.
Clay—Ambrose Patterson.
Cflinton—John Wiley, Robert Hemphill.
Coueord—W. W. Christy, IL J. Miller, J. S.
Mortland, T. J. McCandless.
Connoquenessing—John Burris, A. G. Stew
art, Conrad Nioholas.
C ranberry—Frank Confer, Fred. Langharst.
Donegal—James Gillespie, Owen Sliirkey.
Fairview—H. 11. Seibert.
Franklin —William Wads worth.
Jefferson—Martin Genhart, Wm. J. Redick.
Lancaster— Moritz.
Middlesex —Wm. Cranuer, David McCaslin,
Richard Almstead.
Muddycreek—James Mcßimey.
Oakland—John Leiglitner, Peter Whitmire.
Parker —T. P. Mechling.
Penn—William V. Seaman.
Hlippcryrook—ll. MoCoy, Wm. Reed.
Washington— John Emery.
Winfield —William Gallagher, Wm. Leasure,
John Rivers.
Worth—Peter Neoley.
Karns City—F. Wagoner.
Petrolia —H. S. Hawkins, A. N. Rico.
Auditor's Notice.
In the matter of the Assignment of A. Bear for
the benefit of creditors In the Court of
Commou Pleas of Butler County, No. 250,
Hept. Term, 1879.
Having bean appointed Auditor by the Court
to make distribution of the fund in the hands of
Joseph Selgel, Assignee of A. Bear, among the
oreditors of said A Bear, notice ie hereby given
that I will attend to the duties of said appoint
ment at mv office, in Butler, on Wednesday,
Nov. 12. 1879, at I o'clock, at which time and
placo all parties interested may appear if they
soe proper. E. I. BRUGH,
oct22-3t Auditor.
Administrators' Notice.
Notice is horeby piven that letters of admin
istration have been granted to the undersigned
on the estate of Philip Snyder, deceased,
late of Jeffersou townjbip, Butler county,
Pa. All persons, therefore, knowing themselves
indebted to said estate, will pie use make
immediate payment, and any haviug claims
against the same will present them .ulv authen
ticate.! to the undersigned for sett I "ient.
JOSEPH ELL' > IT.
PHILIP W. SNYDER,
octi:-4t Batler, P«.
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Executor's Xoticc.
Letters testamentary on the estate of Wm.
McClnnir, dee'd, late of tp., Butler
couuty, Pa., having been gr.iuted to the under
signed, all persons knowing themselves in
' debted to raid estate will plense make payment,
aud any having claims again-t the s:ime will
preseut thein duly ai thenticated for settlement.
CHRISTIE ROBB, F.x'r.
oct29] Butler, Pa.
Notice.
In the matter of the Account of W. P. Braliam,
Assignee of A. G. Steen.
I hereby give notico to all persons interested,
that as Assignee of A. G. Steen I have filed my
filial account in the office of the Pio'houotary
of the Court of Common Pleas of Butler coun
ty. Pa., and that the same will be presented to
said Court for confirmation on the 3rd day of
December, 1879. At the same time I will make
application to said Court for leave to recouvey
the property in mv hanJs to said Assignor.
oct22-3t " W. P. BRAHAM.
DECOR ATI AL UPHOLSTERY A
SPECIALTY AT
HENRY HOLTZMAN'S,
74 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, Pa.
PRACTICAL UPHOLSTERER.
Special Design* made to harmonize with sur
roundings of every apartment of your home
for Window Decorations, the richest selections
and latest designs in Raw Silks, Satins. Jutes,
Crepets. esc. Lace Curtains, from the cheapest
to the very finest cf all grades at very low
prices : Lace Lambrequins mada to order to fit
anv sized window, in the verv latest designs;
Cornices and Cornioe Poles. Dado Bottom Shades
in various designs, Beddings, Comforts, Pillows,
Mosquito Bars, etc. 0c22-3m
Last Notice to Delinquent Tax
Collectors.
The Collectors of 1877 and 1878 are hereby
notified to pay the balance due the county by
thein on or before the 10th of November next,
as no longer indulgence will be given. The
Collectors of H79 must pay two-thirds of the
amounts with which they are charged, by the
same time.
3y order of Commissioners,
3. Mt'CLY MONDS, Clerk.
Cotum'rs Office, Oct. 25, 1879. [027-2t
WEST SUXMJKY
Normal Academy.
The Winter Term -vill open Dec. 2,1879, aud
continue thirteen weeks.
Dr. Eaton, of Franklin, Pa., will lecture be
fore the students on the evening of Dec.Jfcid.
The desiiru of this Academy is to prepare
teachers lor doinir good work iu the school
room. to fit student-' for entering college, and
to afford to all a g.iod bn»ines« education.
Students can commence the 6tudy of the
Languages each term.
TUITION PER TERM:
Primary, including all the studies author
ized bv law to be taught in the common
schools, - -- -- -- -- -- $5 00
Intermediate, 6 50
Higher English Classics, ------ B*oo
Rooms lor self-boarders from 50 cents to $1
per month. Board from $1.75 to $3 per week.
No pains will be sp:ircd in making the school
pleasant and profitable to all.
For additional information address
J. B. GILFII.LAN, Principal,
0291t] Coultersville P. 0., Butler Co., Pa.
Administrator's Notice.
Notico is horeby given that letters of admin
istration have been granted to the undersigned
on the estate of Rebecca Bell Burkhart, dee'd,
late of Summit township, Butler county, Pa.
All persons, therefore, knowing themselves in
debted to said estate, will please make immedi
ate payment, and any having claims agains. the
same will present them, dulj authenticated, to
the undersigned for settlement.
JOHN EMERICK, Adm'r,
Butler P. 0., Butler Co.", Pa.
W. D. BRANDON, Att'y. 10ct29
J C. BUFFUM & Co.
ESTAIII.ISHEU 1840— 33 YEARS.
Cincinnati and Milwaukee
BOTTLED BEER
A SPECIALTY.
BOTTLERS OF
§qcU Waters,
ALES, PORTER. CIUER, ROOT BEER AND
GINGER ALE.
Importers of Scotch A EnirlKh Ales «& Stout.
by mail promptly attended to.
CITY BOTTLING IIOUBE,
Nos. 39 & 41 MARKET STREET,
PITTSBURGH, PA. [029-lm
Notice.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, )
Office of Comptroller of the Currency, )
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5,1879.
Notice is hereby given to all persons who
may have claims against the First National
Bank of Butler, that the same must be pre
sented to Henry B. Cullum, Receiver, at Butler,
Pa., with the lejal proof thereof, within three
months from this date, or they will be di»-
allowed. J. S. LANGWORTHY,
Acting Comptroller of the Currency
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