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
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NIXON'S HOME:.
U5 North McKean Street, Uutler. Fa.
Meal- at all hour*. Open all Night,
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L .r ' LOfiD & THOMAS,
LEAVE YOUR
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if you desire a Fall
Suit, Overcoat or
Trousers, that arc
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mo3e ind decree of
*
fashion.
Our stock is large,
comprising a cam--
fully selected a surt
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Brown Scotch
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Black and Blue
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Cheques for trousers:
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and future, and notwithstanding
the depression in business all over
the country we have largely in*
creased our lines throughout and
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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
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hoiiiM', itrniMiry. unci brrt lurtu in the towo
nhip l'i»r stock r»i«iit(t or cultivation. For
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AJII»KBW FOKD,
llutler Co., l'k. Chloor* P. 0.
Willard Hotel.
W. 11. KGIHING, Prop'r
UUTLJaR, - PA.
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