THE CITIZEN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 18&1. SPECIAL SALE OF Suits and Overcoats FOR Men, Boys, Children IIATS-CAPS-UN DER WEAR To. enable those that have not purchase*! their winter supply of these goods we will give you an opportunity to buy them this month. Everything in our mammoth stock is marked at a great reduction. This special sale will close Jan. 1, 1892. So come early while the stock is yet com plete. Sehaul Bros. & Co. One Price Clothiers, OPPOSITE HOTEL VOGELET. Krn.itß lias a population of a low 10.000. It is the County seal of Butler county, with **Foor railways, natural gas. and unequalled faculties for manofacturea. _ Itoeies* e»fry when:; new buildings, new manufactures, a growing and prosperous town. New Advertisements. Backet Store's Reduction. O. Wilson Miller's Prices. Notice to Taxpayers. Prospecti—N. Y. Herald, Y. Mail and Express, Harrisburg Telegraph. NOTB— AII advertisers intending to make changes in their ads. should notify us of their intending to do so, not later than Monday morning.. Teachers' Institute. The 37th Annual Session of the Butler County Teachers' Institute will be held in the Court House, next week. The day instructors are Dr. E. E. White, Cincinnati, 0; Dr. A. E. Maltby, Slippery rock, Pa.; Miss Sarah E. Griiswold, Tracy, IlL; Prof. C. E. Leslie, Chicago, 111., and Mr'. Mary 11. Hunt, Hyde Park, Ma*s. The instructors are able and popular and come well recommended. Judging from the program nothing has been *elected simply to fill in time. On Monday evening Peter Von Finkle stein Mamreov wil lecture on the subject "Ana Hoo Yasuh JXaasree; or I Am He, Jesus of Nazareth." Tuesday evening Dr. De Motte will de liter hi* celebrated lecture on Electricity. Wednesday evening the Kellogg Con cert Company will give art entertainment. This Company consist* of Charles D. Kel logg the famous California Bird-Warbler and Whistler; Mi* Lena Devine, prima donna, soprano; Miss Annie Russell, late contralto of G'ompanini Operatic concerts, and The Perry Brothers, instrumental soloists. Thursday evening Jabu De Witt Miller will lecture on the subject "Love, Court ship and Marriage. The following pre** ootioesare worthy of i mention. "Prot. De Matte'* series of I scientific lec ture* has been, everything considered, the most interesting and valuable feature ot the Pridmont Chautauqua."—Atlanta, Ga. ContUtutio*. "The audience listened to Mr. Von F Maureov for nearly two hours and vigor ously applauded his illustrations. "—New York Ttvte*. "Jabu Miller is one of the finest lectur er* that the citizens of 1/exington b»v« ever heard. He has the power of moving an audience to the greatest extent of any speaker that it has ever been our good for tune to listen to,"—Lexington, Ky. trcM. Personal. M:S. Blak»lee, of Albany, N. Y., is the guest of her daughter Mr*. J. V. Ritts. Hon. Jo*. Jiartnian has moved to Butler and i* occupying one of McK«e's house* on B*»t Jefferson St. 0. was on the sick list part of this week from catarrh. The ministers of Bntier have about com pleted a census of the town. Mr. Merton of the Pittsburg Time* was in Butler, Tuesday, looking up the Sunday paper selling business. Mr ilenry Whitmire of Centre Twp. has moved to Bntier, and is living in one ol hi* new house* at corner or Penn and Franklin Sts. The Harmony Oushers. Golden Ic, Co'* , Vo. 2, on the Shiever ww completed last Thursday, and started off at 90 bbls. an hour. Lockwood A Pattersons well on the Pfeifer, Harmony field, was completed last Thursday,and started off at 30 bbls an hour. We can live with friends, we can live with out books, But civilined man cannot live without cooks Ue can live without books, what is knowl edge but grieving? He cau live without hope, what i* hope but deceiving? He can live without love, what is passion but piningf But where is the man who can live without diningt Teachers Boarded daring the In stitute for 20 centH per meal and 20 cents for lodning at NIXON'S HOME Beat Hellers in tko Musical Mer chandise lino. Try 'era at J E T. STEHLE'S. —Sleighs cheap before snow comes. MARTINOOIHT A CO 'H The Improved "Daisy" Air Rifl-' for »ale at J F. T. STBHLE'S —ice cream at last Hummer's prices at Morrison's City Bakery Fine cakes at the City Bakery —Christmas Presents suitable for old or youog at I). T. I'AI'K'S. Herman Knitting Yarn, Spanish and Saxony Yarns at L. STEIN A SON'S. Best styles in Dress Goods and Cloaks at L. STBIN A SON'S. New Broadcloths, Bedford Cordß, Henriettas aud Fine Dress Hoods at B. STSIN A SON'S. —Sleighs cheap before snow comes' MAKTINCOUKT A CO.'S. —Don't buy your Holiday Pres ents, until you see the stock at the People's Store, No 323 S. Main St —P 8. AL.E. R. 11., will make one fare for the round trip, Dec.- 23d to Jan. Ist inclusive. Account Holi days. Quod for returning up to and including Jaii sth, 1892. Best (tellers in the Musical Mer chandise line Try 'em at J. F. T. LOCAL AND GENERAL. "The weather's mild and the air is sweet. There's a genial warmth in the solar ray; And you are not asked as you walk in the street. Is it cold enough (or you to-dayf —The shortest day. —1892 will have 53 Sundays. —Our buckwheat goes abroad. —Christmas presents distributed. Have you heard the latest? It's aw ful. —Services in the Baptist Church next Sunday by Rev. Owens. —An exchange of last week remarked tijat dandelions were in bloom. —The Council did not have a quorum Tue ly evening—hence no processings. in or rto enable us to enjoy Christmas. —'l-ceiie , "Faii of I'. u.pei" in jtlf ): show-window attracts a crowd every evening. —The concert given by the Walter Emerson Co.. Monday evening, was the best ever given in Butler, Business is "picking up" in Butler— one of our groceries took in -1350, last Sat urday. —Butler people who have net yet paid their taxes for this year, should read Col lector Walker's notice in another place. McKee Scott has opened a restaujant in the old Billiard Hall Room —232 S. Main St. Oysters, game and meals at all honrs. —ln closing up your accounts for tbe year don't forget your paper accounts. We would like very much to have all our ac count* begin on the Ist of January. —Full course tickets for Teachers' Insti tute now on sale at Boyd'* Drug Store. Price $1.50. Bay your tickets early as only a limited number will be sold at above rates. —James Whitcomb Riley, "The Hooser Poet.'' will hold forth iu Butler, either in tbe Opera Hou»e or one of the churches, next Monday evening a week, Jan. 4th 1892. for the benefit of the High SchooL —Presents for every body,for your father, mother, brother, sister, cousins, somebody else's cousins, uncles, aunts, old folks, young folks, little folks,at Loui* Trailer's, next door to Butler Savings Bank. —The school teachers will be here next week, and we should all make them wel come to the best of our ability. Institute week is the one bright sp'it in their monot onous winter routine. ' —That was a remarkable sight for But ler, at Heineman's window, Tuesday morning. A crowd gathered around the window and in half an hour nearly ill ol the 900 neats in tbe Opera House, for tbe entertainment of next evening were taken. — SILVKKWABK given away free. All my patrons will receive a nice present until Xmas. I am giving away silver plated Butter-dishes, Pickle-casters, Sugar-bowls, Butter-knives, Teaspoon*. Tablespoons, Knives and Fork*, free of charge Loui* Trailer, next door to Butler Savings Bank. —The United Presbyterians will occupy the Lecture room of their new church on next Sabbath. In the morning a Prai»e Serrvice will be held, and a Thanks Offer ing made to meet expenses incident to the occupancy of the new building. In tbe evening the pastor will preach on "Tbe Kingdom of Christ. —A sad accident happened at Whitestown on the 9th inst. A child of Austin Stricken berger was burned to death by reason of its clothe* catching tire from the grate. It was early in the morning, aud Mr. Strick enberger had gone to the stable to feed bis stock, and Mr- S to tbe smoke bouse for meat, aud while they were both out of the house their little boy w-nt too near tbe lire. His clothes ignited and be ran out into the yard aud was inet.by bis mother who extinguished the flame* but he had Inhaled tbern, and he died a few hours after. —ln New Vork the other day a gentle mau invited *ome friends to partake of a turkey which bad been killed and frozen ten years ago, and which had been kept frozen until it was cooked. It was found that the fowl was perfect in shape, and without taint of any *<>rt, but it* meat wa* utterly tasteless and void of all the flavor and juices proper to a well roasted turkey.' The fat and juices had entirely disappear ed, leaving only bone and muscular fiber. The Scientific American thinks that the prevailing impression a* to the inferiority of frozen food product* was fully borne out by this interesting ex periment. It i* known that freezing impairs tbe flavor ol meats, fish aud vegetables, and while it arrest* decomposition it does not entirely prevent- evaporation and desiccation* —At an adjourned meeting of Allegheny Presbytery of tbe V. I'. church held at the Second Church of Allegheny last Thursday evening, the question of establishing a church at Mars, which was recently trans ferred from the Butler Presbytery, was brought up and caused a great deal of di*- costion. Mars i* iu close proximity to the West t'nion Church, of which Rev. It. 11. Park has been pastor the past six years. Mr Park vchemetly opposed the establish ment of a new church near him. He said there was not room for two con gregallons there, and he feared *uch a step would re suit in the breaking up of both . He had beeu forced to teach school to help him out, und the prospect of a church at Msrs bad kept many from subscribing more lib erally for the coming year. Hi* salary would be very small if a church were es tablished so near. "The worst feature there," said Mr Park, is that everyone be longs to some church an l there is no raw material to work on." It wai finally de cided to establish the new church and also guarantee to the West Union pastor $125 yearly to ideuinify him for loss of salary. "1 loathe, abhor, detest, despise, Abominate dried-apple pie*; I like good bread, I like good meat, Or anything that's good to eat, But ol all poor grub beneath tbe skies, The poorest is dried apple pie*, Give me the toothache or sore eyes, But don't give me dried apple pic*, The farmer lakes his gnarllest Iruit, 'Ti* wormy, bitter and hard to boot, They l<-ave the husks and make me cough, They don't take half the peeling off, Then on a dirty cord 'tis strung. Aud there it serves n roost for (lie*, Until it's made up into pies, Tread on my corns and tell me lie*, But don't pass me dried apple pies." Hocking Hordes, (ialloping Horses Velocipedes, Hboofly Rockers, Boys Wagons, Sleigh*, Wheelbarrows, Children* Chairs, Tool ChewtM, Doll Carriages, Bicycles, Toy wueb notth, Toy Tables, Drums, und all kinds of Iron Toys, for sale at J. F. T. STriiLE's. —Before »now comes isjhe time to buy sleighs cheap. M ABTiNComiT A Co.'s. —Towels at 5 cent* a pair, at the I'sople's Store, No. 323 H. Main St Home-made bread at tbo City Bakery. —Before snow cornea is the time to buy sleighs cheap. MAUTINCOUBT A Co.'s. The Improved "Daisy" Air Rifle for sale at J T' T. STCULE'H. Ladle* aud Miexe*' Cloaks iu great I variety at lowest prices at L. STUN A SON'*. High School and Library. A special meetjpg of the School Board of Batlc-r was held. Monday evening, for the purpose of considering the proposition of Dr. J. Cooper ML ffee as to the erection, of a Public Library and High School build ings on his lot at corner of Jefferson and ■Washington Sts. President f stated the object of the meeting. Sec'yi Galbreath read the Dr's proposition the guf of which is as follows: If the people of Bntier will raise $50,000 within one year for the purpose of erecting a Public Library and High School, he will deed to the School Board his lot lronting 79s feet on Washington St. and 180 feet on Jefferson St. He will select three trustees and he and his trustees are to locate the Public Library, decide upon the plans for it. and select the architect. The town is also to contribute $5,000 for books to be selected by a ccmmittee named by the Dr.. and is to provide a librarian and janitor, and donate S3OO a year for new books. In a note to the Board the Dr. says the lot has been valued at $9,000, end it was stated that he had already selected a plan of a building for a Library, that could be erected for $25,000. The Committee, appointed to consider the proposition, reported that additional school facilities for this town were ab-o Intely necessary, and thought that an j appeal should be made to the citizens of this town, and particularly to those of wealth, for aid in building a Public Library and Iligh School Building, that this lot was in a central location and on a paved street, that money for a High School building could be raised by bonds and taxation extending over a time of fifteen years, and advised the acceptance of the proposition. Mr. Goucher offered a set of resolutions -stating that;there were now 1700 *choiar* attending the public schools of Batler, that the town employed 39 instructors, that we are hampered for room, that more rooms and better facilities are a" pressing necessity, that immediate steps should be taken to meet the wants of the district in this respect, and that as the Committee bad reported favorably on Dr. McKee's. offer that it be accepted the thanks of the Board and citizens —the library to be named tbe Col. McKee Pablia-Library.- Mr. Mitchell thought it would be wW to accept the offer and go to. work at once and referred to tbe beautiful ornament across rhe street—tbe U. P. Church built at a cost of $30,000. Mr. Galbreath favored acceptance and said that such action would not bind us, as if we fail in one year to raise the money no barm will be done; and our duty as members of tbe Board aud citizens requires that we make the effort. If we succeed great good will come of it for ourselves and future generations. Mr. Bowser thought that at first the figures named looked big, but a* we had a year to raiae tbe money, we should make the effort, the nece-sity for more an i ! better school facilities apparent to all, we are hampered for room and are poorly provided with apparatus, tbe high school should interest us all aad these grounds are suitable, available aud central; be would be proud to s«e handsome and well equipped buildings there; takes a native pride iu this matter aud believes wo can get through with it. Mr. Findley concurred in all that had been said; the Board was com pelled to do something, aud if we fail in this matter we will be no worse off; knows of people who have located in other towns on account of their superior educational advantages, that a sso,'>oo building on that lot will add SIOO,OOO to the value of tbe town. Mr. McJunkin %aid he realized the need ef more school room and agreed with all that had been said in that direction; but thin lot was only 79x180, tbe sum required is $50,000 and tbe conditions expensive,and he thinks the requirement* of the town can be fully met at much less expanse; that the Board should not burden itself with maintaining a Library and that it can do better acting independently. Mr .Purvis agreed with Mr. McJunkin; he was pleased with Mr. McKee's offer as it brought the High School question to a focus, he wants a High School and thinks it can be secured for. ji2S,WO or $30,000, but be does not like Mr. McKee's condi tions. Mr (ioucher thought thin a good time to agitate the question as business is dull and we have notbiug else to do. Mr. McJunkin thought the gist of tbe question before the Board of the people of Butler was will wo pay a bonus of $25,000 for tbe privilege of building a $25,000 High School on that lot—it is a good location and generous offer, but tbo conditions are objectionable. Tbe resolutions carried— none voting against them. On motion of Mr. Goucher a committee of nine to solicit subscription* consisting ol Messern. Joseph L, Purvis. J. 11. Trout man, D. Osborne, K. Mackey, A. E. Reib or J. T. Anderson, Alf Wick, W. J. Mc- Kee and Joseph Hartulan wan then elected and Board adjourned. —When you visit your friends during the Holidays go Via the P. S. A L. E. 11. K: One faro for the round trip Dec. 23d to .lan. IHt in clusive. Tickets good for returning up to and including Jan. sth. 1892 —The heat Indigo blue calicos at 5 centh a yard at tho People's store No. 328. S Main St. Every man is iu soine sort a failure to himself. No one ever reaches the heights to which he aspires. —Apologizing—a very desperate habit— one that is rarely cured. Apology Is only egotism wrong side out. Nine times out of ten the first thing a man's companion knows of his shortcomings is from his apology. —Why should not Hock less Simp son now wear twek* when he can get them at f> cent* a pair at the People's Store, No. 323 S. Main Ht. —Take your children to Zuver'a (iallery lor Pictures that will suit you, Postoffice building Best place to buy Table Linens, Napkins and Towels at L. STKIN Si SON'S. —lce cream furnished in any quantity, for parties, by the City Bakery. What do you think of all wool school mitts, new styies at 10 cents per pair, at RITTKR A RAUITON'S. —Cornets, gloTes, hosiery; hand ercbiefs and veiling D T. PAPE. —Wheeler A Wileon and kHtan dard Hewing Machine* at ilKNity Busiih's, No. 122 N. Main St., Butler, Pa —Hope is it ell a specie* of happ inesn, and perhaps tbe chief happiness the world affords. —The heart of true womanhood knows where its own sphere and uever seeks to stray beyond it. — NOTICE — You can select your Holiday Uoods am} call for them when wanted, at D. T. I'AI-E'H Finn selcctionH of AlburriH, Work | Boxen, To il'jt Ca»< H, Ac, Ac. at D T I'AI'E'H. —Pupils' Monthly H»'p rttj, one I cent each, for sale at CITIZEN oflice LEGAL NEWS. SENTENCES. I Chas King convicted of breach of prison j was sentenced to pay costs and be con finded in the Western Penitentiary for OjU! year and six months, and for F4B was sentenced to pay the Overseers of Butler one hundred dollars. Tbos F Black for F<tß was sentenced to pay Magpie Strawick #35 for expense-: $25 quarterly until child is 5 years ot age, costs etc. The Court suspended sentence in the cases of V C Clifford. Howard Keefer. Harry and Chas Hays on account of their youth. W R King for larceny was sentenced to pay costs, and be confined in the pen. for one year and two months. Kate E Parris for bigamy was sent to the pen. for one year and three months. David A George for A4B was sentenced to pay costs and be confined in jail for ten days, and Wyland D McDonald for same to'pav costs, and in the Work House for two months. Wade Wynn tried for wanton and furious driving was acquitted and the jury divided the costs between him and the prosecutor J F Burns. The cases vs J E Ilollobaugh. W W Lobaugh, Jas Summers, Phillip Ketzell, George Weishop, Xick Brell. were settled. The bail of L Lupher,Daniel Ellenbenger, Jno J Irvin was forferted and respited till next term. Mehard Thompson was acquitted of the charge of larceney prefered by Lyle Galla gher. ROTES. The suit of the Apollo Bink vs James Harbison of this county for SISOO resulted in a verdict for the defendant. Win Seibert. Geo Scbaffuer, and Glenn Gilfillan were appointen inspectors of the Anaudale bridge. The will of Emily A. Allen of Karnes City was probated and letters gjanted to Jno. H. McElroy The County A nditors will begin their work next Monday week, Jan. 4th 1892, and all Collector* having County money in their hands should pay it in before that date. Letters of adm'n were granted to Thos. S. Wilson on the estate of Isabella Garvin dee'd of Cranberry twp; also to Catherine Kirk on estate of Wendell Kirk of Oakland -twp. • LATK PROPKHTr TRASSKKRB. O. Black to Jno. B. McCnrdy lot in But ler for SBWi. Jas. Ilredin to J. E. Byers lot in Butler for $1350, J E Byers to W. F. Hartzell lot in Butler lor S2OOO Z Conabee to C. Conabee 5 acres in Penn for $l4O. Heirs of C G Lamb to Mai vine Wagler 2 lots iu Saxonburg lor $550. P G Aland to Alex Blain 08 acres in Centre lor $3397 18. Jno. I fit to Fred Zehner lot in Zelieno ple for S3OO. B Forst has lately taken quite a nurn ber of leases in Slipperyrock and Worth twp's aud had them recorded, Marriage Licenses. W J Stiefel Phillipsburg Pa Nancy I. Pearce Butler <wp H II G tes Allegheny twp Carrie Porterfield Jules Damin Bntier Pa Tillie Bernard " C. A Wise Butler Efnmn Pflough Mt. Chestnut Seym ore Miller Grove City Viola .lane Beatty " Samuel Sbauer Winfield twp Mary J. Smith Fairview twp Lerard B. Tov Armstrong Co Fannie Crawford Chicora C. V. McCandless Renfrew Lizzie F. Hindman Isle C. Wesley Weigle Harmony Clara Moyer " John P. McClelland Evan* City Myrtie Pizor Portersvilfe J. C Donaldson ....Clintonville llai tie McPaJden " C. W. Dean Batler, Pa Annie Friend " At Mercer, A L McCracken of JacksviUe and Lolo Glenn of Balm. At Pittsburg, J Luther Long and Bello Craig of Freeport. A Rumored Murder. Word reached Butler Monday morning of the finding of the body of Peter Dugan, an oil well pumper, on the Welsh farm, in a boiler house that morning with a hole, (supposed to have been made with a hum mer or hatchet) in hi* head. He was last seen early tliut morning in -company with a mau.named Mills, who has been arrested. Two boy* are «aid to have neen MIIIH I<*avin<r tbe boiler h-m.-tii, and to have en tered it ju»t ax wan dying. Christmas and New Year Excursions on the Pennsylvania Railroad. In pursuance of the cuatom longnincnoH tablixhed, the I'ennaylvania Railroad Co will HKII excursion ticket* between all nta tiorjH r.n it* lines lor the Christina* and New Vear holidays at the rate of two cent* per mile These ticket* will be wild Dec. 2.'ld, IHUI, to Jan. Ist, lnW'-i. inclusive, valid for return until Jan. 4th, 1892 Inclusive. Bargains in Dry (Joodn and Notions at tbe Feople'a Store, No 323 H Main Ht. The Pittnburgh Commercial Ga zette in an oracle of the threat Kepub licuu party, hut not the orgau of any man or Bet of men Hello. What in it? Why I) E. Jackson in Helling dress goods 25 {K:r cent lesH tbau they can he bought anywhere else How HO? Because he is gelling that ruuch 4 below value to close out. Very lowjpriceu on Fine Umbrel las at L. STEIN SL SON'S. —lce (or «ale at the Olty Bakery —The cheapest plaee in Butler to buy stoves in HENRY BIKIIL'S, No. 122 N. Main St., Butler, I'a. Don't forget UH on Iloaiery and Qloves, we ulwayn have the best at lowest prieeH L. STEIN k, SON'H. Dolls, dolls, dollH, in ((real vari ety at I). T. PAI'E'H. —One third ol the world 1M overburdened doing the work that the other two third* fail to do. Write your name in kindness, and love and mercy on the heart* of thousand* you come in contact with, year after year, an 1 you will never be forgotten. Toy Carta, Toy Wujfona, Toy Doll Calm, for eale at J. F. T. STEIII-K'M —Buy your sleighs now and «ct bargains. M ATTTLNCOUHT k Co 'H Brinif your hides to Frank Kem per, No 124 S. Main St and he will pay you the highest market price for them, —Buy your t-leighn now and get bargains. MAUTINDOUET & Co.'M. —The in out HUceewMful line of bar gains in Toyn ever offered is at J. F. T. STEIII.E'H. —Couie early, ami make your He lection of Holiday Hoods, while our Htock in complete, I). T PAI-E. The most HucceHHful line of bar gairiH in ToyH ever offered in at J. F. T. STEIII.E'H. Faziliug dinplay of Holiday I Qoods at I). T. PACE'*. Buffalo Blanket*, bent for wear at L. BTKIN Si SON'H. NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES. John Christoffel, a Sharpsburg baker.has not been seen or heard from for two weeks. Since the death of his wife and daughter five years ago he has been subject to spells of melancholy. Four members of the family ofT. C. Mc, Crea. of Indiana Co. have lately died of diphtheria. The Grand Jury of Allegheny county, returned true hi'ls vs. Mayor Wyraan, Ex- Mayor Pearson and Market Clerk Hastings for misappropriation of funds belonging to Allegheny City. Monday of last week. Mrs. Thomas Moffit of Beaver Falls, died, after an illness of several years. Thomas Moffit, the husband of the dead woman, is a peculiar genius, and a few days before she died; knowing that the end was near, he set to work to mauuiacture her coffin, despite the fact that he is quite well fixed, financially, and fully able to bny a coffin. The action of Moffit was gossiped apont, and so angered the neighbors that they declared, it is said, that they would tar and feather him if he proceeded with the work. Moffit was com pelled to desist from the work, but after the funeral of his wife he set to work again and is again busily engaged at work npon the coffin. He is about 75 years of age, and expects to pass in his checks in a short t me, and is now making the coffin lor bimself- A few iniisionaries should be sent to Johnstown, if the following picture, which we take from Monday's Tribune, is true: '•There was no preceptible change from the preceding Sundays in the nanner of the observance of yesterday. Everything was about as usual. The street cars were run ning, men were at work in the mills, the saloons were in full blast, the churches held service?, the cigar and drug stores were open during the customary hours, and the newsboys cried their papers. Xo attempt was made by anybody to interrupt the course of things, and, as far as known, no d etectives were on the look:oat for evi dence to prosecute. Porter and Donaldson's wholesale mil - linery store on Librty street Pittsb urg, was burned last Friday afternoon. At Heaver last Friday the jury in the case of Ed Carroll, the cattle poisoner, brought in a verdict of guilty. Am well twp. Washington Co. was the scene of a strange battle last Wednesday night. Two brothers, Hugh and Marion Curry, occupy adjoining farms, and are on bad terms resulting from differences oyer the division of the estate. During the past few inonthsMariou has lost a house,a stable, and 29 stacks of hay by inoendiary (ire; and be suspected Hugh of l*»ng the crim inal. lie put guards on the flue between the two farms, and Hugh fired on them Wednesday Light, and they chatted him into his own house and surrounded and bom barded it, Hugh returned their fire but in the darkness nobody was hurt. —Boys, if you want a pair of fino nickleplated American club skates free address the Pittsburg Commer cial Gazette. Buy the Lansing Wagon—it is the best. For sale by HENRY Bieiil, 122 N. Alain St., Butler, Pa. —Zaver*B Pictures leave nothing wanting in finish, tone or a correct likeness. Rocking Horses, Galloping Horses, Velocipedes, Shoofly Rockers, Boys Wagons, Sleighs, Wheelbarrows, ChildrenH Chairs, Tool Chestß, Doll Carriages, Bicycles, Toy wash sets, Toy Tables, Drums and all kinds of Iron Toys, for sale at J. F T. STEIILE'S. Excursion rates on the P S. k L. E. R. R., Dec. 23d to Jan. Ist iuclusive. Account Holidays. Re turning hmit to Jan sth, 1892 —The Anti-Rusting Tinware guaranteed against rust for three Jears, at HENRY BIKHL'S, No. 122 N. M»ir St., Butler, Pa. Filial duty in ihe rout of virtue, and the Htein frmn which instruction in moral principle Kpring* forth. —lt i« ea«y to bo noble among the noble. The (Jillieiilt thing in to keep the nobility of oue'if nature unpervertetl among the petty aud ignorant. Vou cau now save from one to three dollars on a cashmere or henri etta dress by buying from D. E. JACKSON. —lf you want to get the best se lections come soon before the stock is run down, as everything must go regardless of cost D. E. JACKSON —See the Holiday Goods now open at H W. Koonce's New Store, No. .'523 S Main St. —Toy carts, toy wagons, toy doll cabs, for sale at J. F. T. STEIILE'S. —Confectionery and fruits at the City Bakerv Boarding House Curds, with Act of Assembly, 25 cents for half-a dozen, for Hale at CITIZEN oftice. Largest assortment and best values iu.Dress Goods and Cloaks at Ij. STEIN A SON'S. —We cordially invite you to call aud inspect, our new line of Holiday A t tractions. I). T. PATE. 4th ANNUAL GIFT iiALE. Free, Free, Free, Commencing Dec. 14th until! Xmas with every purchase of $2 and up wardn, your choice of an elegant Doll, the Childn delight Building Blockn, Metallophon, or a handsome Book at ALE M. REIIIEK'S. Butler I'a Gifts, Make your selection of Gifts at Hitter tV Ralston's. Xmas Presents. An unusually attractive line of Art Novelties in Imported aud Hand made, with a full line of substantial in Itres'i Woods, Table Linens, Com forts, Blankets Gloves, Handker chiels, etc., at money saving prices at ALE M. REIIIEK'S. Butler, Cash for 11 ides. The highest market price wi>l be paid for hides at Frank Kemper's, No. I4i S. Main St. Xmas Presents. An unusually attractive line of Art Novelties in Imported aud Hand made, with a full line ol substantial in Dress Goods, Table Linens, Com lorta, Blankets, Gloves, Handker chiefs, etc., at money saving prices at A!.t' M. REIIIEK'S, Butler i'a. Dec. 14th Until Xmas. With every purchase of and up wards a gift for the little ones your choice of Doll, Building Blocks, Metallophon, or Book at A LIT M. REIIIEK'S, But! er. The Markets. BFLLER MARKETS Our grocers aie paying 23 for butter. 25 i for eggs, 40 for apples and potatoes, 30 for turnips. 01 for parsnips. 75 for onions. 1 73 for beans. for buckwheat flour. 10 for dressed chicken and 12J for dressed tur key. PITTSBURG PRODCCR. Country timothy hay sl2 to #ls. mixed hay sll to sl2, wheat straw #6.50 to $7.00, oat straw $S to $9, mill ieed $lB to $23. buckwheat floor 2i to 2J. Wholesale grain prices Xo. 2 red wheat 1.02, rye 92 to 95, oats 35 to 41. corn 48 to 53. Country roll butter IS to 22. fresh eggs in cases 26, potatoes on track 30 to 35, from siore 40 to 45, apples $1 to $2 pbr bbl. as to quality, beans $1.75. tallow 4J. rags 14. Dressed chicken 11 to 12, duck 13 to 14. turkey 15 to 16. LIVE STOCK. At Herr's Island, Monday, common mixed stock sold at to 3. Veals calves retailed at 5} to 6£. Sheep retailed at 3to 5, and lambs at 4 to s}. Common hogs sold at 3} to 4, and corn fed at 4.10 to 4±. THE OIL MARKET Closed on Monday at 59J, Tuesday at 5Si. Wednesday at 59. Good Things To Eat. In order to pat Seasonable Lux uries within the reach of all, we will sell from now until January Ist '92 Pure mixed Candy with Creams 31b5...25c Cream Hon Hons with Chocolate Drops 21tis .....25c Pure Mixed Creams (Plain or with Jelly Fruits ) 2tt>s 25c Old Time Mixed-Plain (or with Cream Work) 21t>s 25c Pure Chocolate Cream Drops 15c per Tt>. Hand Made Fruits with Clocolate and Creams, 20c per 11.. Choice Mixed Nuts 21bs 25c California Kaisins 4lt>a 25c Cleaned Valencia liaising, 3 lbs 25c Oudara Layer Raisins, 3 lbs 2.? c London Layer Kaisins. 2 tbs 25c New Kngli.-h Currants 4lf>» 25e Fruit Pnddine any Flavor 3 pkgs 25c Evaporated Raspberries 20c per pound. Florida Oranges per Bakers doz. 18 to 25c G. WILSON MILLER, Cash Grocer. East Jefferson street, Butler, Pa. Notice to Tax Payers. Notice is hereby given that—un der the law—s per cent will be added to all taxes for 1891, not paid on or before Dec. 31st, 1891. SAMUEL WALKER, Collector. Reduction In Clergymen's Rates-' For the year 1892, the Pittsburg ■k Western Railway will issue Clergymen's Reduced Rate Permits, authorizing the sale by ticket agents, of the Pittsburg <fc Western Railway, or half fare tickets, for travel over the Pittsburg & Western, Baltimore & Ohio and Valley Railroads. Agents of the Baltimore & Ohio and Valley Railroids will houor these permit" for through half fare tickets,to points ou the Pittsburg & Western Railway —The frying sound in tho telcphoue is caused by inductions from other lines, earth currents, and static discharges. —Laboring toward distant aims sets the mind in a higher key and puts us at oar best. 4th ANNUAL GIFT SALE. Free, Free, Free, Commencing Dec. 14th until Xmas with every purchase of $2 and up wards, your choice of an elegant Doll, the Childs delight Building Blocks, Metallophon, or a handsome Book at ALF M. RUBER'S, Butler Pa. Farmer's Choice Canton Flannel, is the best value ever sold at. 10 cents per yard. HITTER A, RALSTON MONEY ! MONEY ! MONEY 1 SAVED! SAVEII! SAVED! Thai in what the clone buyer* aud business men Hay about Williams & Butler, the Popular Manic Dealers In.spite of hard times arid low price oil thin reliable firm continues in the l« d. Junr think of the goods solJ in the laHt thirty dayH Read the uarneH of a few—call around and see them and be convinced that for first class pianoH, low prices and easy terms we ure the people. I'UTTOHASKHS J Gahaßen, Spriri«dale; George Sbaffner, Springdalo, fine piano; F. E How, Butler, fine piano; Rev. Tit zel, formerly of Butler, now of Greeushurg, fine piano; F II Taylor Flick P O. fine piano; Miss Lizzie Ried, Butler, fine piano; David Stew art, Renfrew, line piano; George Tan ker, Renfrew, fine piano; James Welsh, Coaltown, fine piano; Chan Mittler Evans City, fine piano; Frank Sweeny, Butler, line piano; Mm. H. Priestly, Butler, fine piano; J. B. Dickey, organ; J. W Burtner, Jeff erson Centre, organ; I) A Kamerer, Butler,' organ; II A. Hoffman, But ler, organ; F. B, Sloan, Butler, or gan; M K. Leary, Freeport, organ; Mflda Armntrong, I'etrolia, organ. Belore purchasing elsewhere, call and see our fine Holiday Stock, which we are offering at remarkable prices Xmas Gifts. Walk through our store, you are welcome an often an vou come, you will see more in 5 minutes than a whole weeks thinking and talking. Come in and examine our line. ALP M. REIIIEK'S, Butler Pa. Xmass. In making your selection of Gifts, do not forget to call at RITTEK <FC RALSTON'S. Sllpperyrock Normal. The Winter Term of the State Normal (School at Slipperyrock be gins Jan 1, IK'.J2. Expenses only for 12 weeks. Best advantages in Music, Elocution, Form-Study, Kindergarten Work, etc., address ALUEKT E. MALT BIT, Ph I)., Principal. W raps. Every buyer concedes that we have the largest stock, best assortment, nicest fitting and lowest priced wraps in the market, at RJTTEU & RALSTON'S. Lad I os, Gents' Minnes'aud Children's under wear, Hosiery Gloves, Mitts, etc , at RITTK* A RAMTTON'S. Blankets. We have done the blanket trade of Butler for 20 years. Why/" Because we handle the very best nmke in the couutry and the people know it. RITTEK At RALSTON. —The o|sining of 11. W Koonce's New Store took place last Monday No. 323 S. Main St. Furs. We htive I he largest and best stock in Butler, marked at extremely low j prices Call aud secure a bargain, at RITTEK it RALSTON 's. We have choice bargains in Holiday O */ Goods. Our stock in this department is not so large as many <.—' * others. But every piece is in good taste in style and design. We will save you money and give you •/ %/ such goods as cannot o be had in any other store in town. Fine Perfumes and Toilet Articles H Specialty. Respectfully, C. N. BOYD, Druggist. Diamond Block, Butler, Pa v Assignee's Sale Of Xmas goods, Holiday Goods, Ladies, Gems, and Cbildrens furnish ing goods, A large assortment of new and desirable goods Must be sold regardless of cost or value Sale now goiug on and will continue un til all is sold—at 333—S Mu.iu St., Butler, Pa. J NO. T. KELLY, Assignee of J. M. Arthurs, DIPSOCURA, Which means "thirst cure,'' is an Im proved formula, and is a positive cure tor drunkenness in all its forum. Penna Headquarters and Sanitarium at 12'.) South McKean street, Butler, Pa For particulars address K. ri XICHOLLS, Manager. Xmas. We greet you with the largest line of fancy and substantial goods ever shown in Butler. Come and Ex amine oqr line. ALF M. IIEIBER'S, Butler. SALT A barrel of Salt is a barrel cf salt the W r!ii "<>r, but rome mat MI far tu(.-' : n.. '.etter salt than others. We tell the Butler Chemical Co.'s salt. Call and see sample. Every barrel warranted. G. WILSON MILLER. Holiday Excursions. The P '& W. will sell excursion tickets to Allegheny and all points on the Northern Division Dec. 23 to Jan. Ist, in clusive and to all points on the P. & W Ry Dec. 24. 25, 31st and .Janu ary Ist. All tickets good rotumiug until Jan. 4th. AChiistmas Dinner Without Marvin's Golden Fruit cake will be as barren as Fourth of Jul} without lire-crackers. Golden Fruit Cuke is a delightful dainty, aud is put up in tin packages just the size lor a good family dinner. Try it You can gel it from your grocer. Christmas. A dandy line of Handkerchiefs and all kinds of Fancy Goods suitable for gifts at HITTER A It ALSTON'S Santa Glaus' Visit Won't IK* complete unless he leaves some of Marvin's nick uacks, tinimal cakes, Christmas toys aud cocoa bou bon macaroons for the little folks Christmas toys hove rings attached to them, aud muku beautiful Christ mas tree decoratious Order them from your K ro,-er - Don't let anybody make you believe that other crackers and cakes are as good as Marvin's Make the teat yourself and be con vinced Fascinators. At 25, 50, 75, % cts, SI.OO, $1 25, $1 50, $1.75, all shades and styles. Come aud see them, at RITTER & RALSTON'S. For the Holidays Only. JEWELRY, CLOCKS, SILVERWARE Purchasers can save from 25 to 50 per cent by purchasing their Watch es, Clocks, Spectacles, etc of J. R. MRIEB, the Jeweler, 125 N Main St., Butler, I'a. SKIN or ELECTRIC BELL AND CWUK. I'. S. All are respectfully invited. "Remember our Repairing Drpart ment, 20 years experience." During the Holidays, As wefl . every other time of the year M irvin's cakes aud crackers tire so popular. Royal fruit biscuit can hardly be supplied fust enough to meet the demand, while soda I crackers, Marvin's old reliable, fa mous XX X sodas are soiling like hot cakes. E very body seems to want them at once They are so delight fully crisp and frwßh that people who try them always want more. Ask your grocer for Marym's cakes and crackers. Don't take any others. It won't pay you. For the Holidays Buy your ififts at Ritter Ac Ralston's. —Grand Opening of Holiday— Goods. November 17—18 —lit. All are invited. D. T I'AI'E, Any good square man or woman can earn money in spare time as local for the wurraritud fruits, flowers At trees of J. K. liitney, Rochester, N. V. Yearly salary paid for steady ,vork. A permanent honorable business is quickly built up. Semi-Aiinual Clcarunce HMICT. AS MAS HEKN OCR Ct'HTOM KOK MAN V YKAKH WK W I I. I. C'LOSK OUT Ot It WIN TKtt MILLINKUY AT COST. * M. F. <fc M. Marks'. . 113 and 117 Houth Main Htrnt j YOU CAN FIND I Iti I'mtllll H II - I a I ••• t . IS ST. REMINGTON BROS. vUu will cuuiiact tin •UTcrlUiiiji »t luwioi. BEAD! HEM! Hill Owing to the mild weather we have had this 86fts0n. 6*f overcoats are not moving as they should, we have lot* of them, and do not wish to carry .them over, would rather have the money. Now read what we propose to do, I CUT THIS OUT II IS WORTH MDHEY TO YOU.i A . - : To each and ever)' customer who buys an overcoat (from ; ; now until Jan. i,) to the amount of five dollars or over, and* * ; will cut this slip out and bring it to us \re will give a cash dis-: u ; count of io per cent. H. SCHNEIDEMAN, w I 104 S. Main St., Butler, Pa.; In addition to our large line of overcoats we have the largest and best line of Clothing for men, boys and children to be seen in the city, at bed rock prices; also a fine line of hats, gents furnishing goods, rubber coats, trunks, valises, underwear, etc., at prices to suit everybody. H. Schneideman Clothier, and Furnisher, 104 S. Main Street, - Butler, Pa* Anotoriouscfank 0 Is supposed to be sneaking around in this vicinity and whining about bard times and no money and the duty of economy—hinting to boys and girls as well •• older people, that there shonld be NX) CHRISTMAS QIFTB THIS YEAR! But we take this e«rly opportunity to warn everybody against this measly, mercenary murmurer and tell the YOUNG PEOPLE and everybody that oar glorious country is teeming full of good things, the reualt ot fruit ful seasons and bountiful harvests, and we would sav iu the words df Sam Jodes "QUIT YOUR : MEANNESS," throw off this cloeefisted, hidebound, cantankerous, low-lived spirit; rejoice and be glad and thankful that you are alive,, Then with large hearts give liberally, bountifully to the t'fiends and dear ones and the poor and unfortunate ones as well, scattering joy and suushlne everywhere until thero shall come ringing from the skies and all around sweet songs of PEACE ON EARTH AND GOOD WILL TO MEN. Probably the very best time to select presents is now, before the store is crowded, and we know of no place in all this country where there is such a variety of beautiful things to please all tastes and all size purses and wLere you meet sucn sur prises in low prices and big bargains as at the store of \J. M. Douglass II WILL DO YOU 6000! THERE IS NOTHING BETTER TO HAVE IN THE HOUSE THAN A FIRST C'LASS FAMILY NEWSPAPER. The Weekly Mail and Express is a live, independent, fearless, progressive journal, with an individuality and a being ofit* own. It in good for you, for your wife, fur your children, and for your neighbor*; and in the bent, most varied, mnrt reliable, inont patriotic, and thor (■uglily all round flood family newspaper, if you desire documentary evidence, The Weekly Mail and Express HI-KAK* FOR ITIULF. IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS it is fearless, just, honest, and altogether AMKKIOAN ANU HKFI'ULIC'AN. 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Registered Letter, or Hank Draft, payable to the order of The Mnil and Bxpres*. Wheu thus made they will be at our rink. Agents Wanted. We want an Agent at every Post-office in the United States. Liberal Cash Commission* givon to Agents for making up Club*. Special Cir culars to Agents stating commission sent on application. Specimen Copies Free. Adurers all letter* to The Weekly Mail and Express NEW YORK. w Take the time to walk up Kant JeH'erHon|ntreet to «ee the window-full of One Remarque Prool and Ai-lints' Proof Etch ingn. Choice SI.OO. Chri«tr max is coming. W. A.OSBORNE, ART DEALER, - UUTLKR, I'A NIXON'S HOME:. U5 North McKean Street, Uutler. Fa. Meal- at all hour*. Open all Night, lireaklast 'St cU. Dinner M Ot*. bupper i! 0 eta. Lodging J6 et» SIMEON NIXON, - • Frop'r: Mi f »'• L .r ' LOfiD & THOMAS, LEAVE YOUR measure at Aland's if you desire a Fall Suit, Overcoat or Trousers, that arc made to the newest mo3e ind decree of * fashion. Our stock is large, comprising a cam-- fully selected a surt ment of Brown Scotch Tweeds for bust ness suits: Black and Blue Diagonals for dress suits: Neat Stripes and Cheques for trousers: Whipcord and Crepes *pec i a 11y made for full dress suits, And an excellent line of overcoatings. C. D. It will be to your own intcr ' est to come in and see what a first-class Hat and Furnishing • Store can do for you. The success of the past makes us confident ot the present and future, and notwithstanding the depression in business all over the country we have largely in* creased our lines throughout and now show a full 'and comprehen sive stock as can be found in the cities. We have gone right along from the time we started owing to the fact that we adhere strictly to first quality goods at the very low est prices, and we would rather miss a sale than misrepresent any thing. COLBERT & DALE, Hatters and Furnishdn, '242 8. Main atreet, V Fuller, PF. J FOR KKNf. « .j I'uriu oonUiiiKin JWO ken*, loo4M»d in Domini Tup , well » alertid, good opehwd plumy of fruit, dwelling, b»m. spring hoiiiM', itrniMiry. unci brrt lurtu in the towo nhip l'i»r stock r»i«iit(t or cultivation. For merly Owtrae (iillxMii* form Apply to AJII»KBW FOKD, llutler Co., l'k. Chloor* P. 0. Willard Hotel. W. 11. KGIHING, Prop'r UUTLJaR, - PA. MTABLIRU 111 UOMECTMI. NAMI'LK KUUI ror iiimuuti mnuni ' /. »i J).**': • .1: > :«W ' JCitarrm, lfß»Clt*'TtU tgi.tr SMhOPi^
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