THE CITIZEN. THURSDAY, DKCEMBKR 8, IS9B. ~■\ 1 1 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTE—AII advertisers Intending to make changes in their ads. should notify us ol their intention to de SKI. not later >tiau Mon day morning. Douthett & Graham's Clothing Pape's Xnias Stock. Kirkpa trick's Holiday Stock. People's Store Locals. Cameras. Morrison & Sons. C. & T's Xnias Goods. Douglass's Christmas Goods. Excursions. Administrators and Executors of estates Cfcn secure tlieir receipt ln*>ks at the CITI ZEN ottic#*. and persons making public saiets tbslr note books. LOCAL AND GENERAL, —(juite a "Spell of Weather". —Good skating on the water dams. —"Wonder bags'' are the latest Xmas novelties. —Snowdrifts twentyjfeet deep up about Corry. —The West Penn station has lately been greatly improyed. —Continual snow here and continual rain in northern Georgia. —R. L. Kirkpatrick, the jeweler, has a line of carefully selected Xmas pres ents. —Pensioners can now have their checks cashed at money order post offices. —Evans City's water-plant has been completed. The town has twenty five plugs and a pressure of 100-pds. —The goose-bone is unusually wide open and yery white this year—which indicates early snow, deep snow and snow of long duration. —Pape's store is always interesting to both young and old at this season— and this year it is especially attractive. You should atop in and see it. —There are some very pretty show windows in Butler at present, and there will be more of them next week. Buy your Holidav presents in Butler. —The Pittsburg Dispatch refers to the new State Capitol at Harrisbnrg as looking more like a brewery or cold storage warehouse than a capitol. —The Springdale Hose Co. is prepar ing to entertain a great crowd with a great supper in the new Stein building next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. —As there will be a great deal of elec tioneering done in the lobby of the Court House during the next few months, the County Commissioners should furnish a few comfortable benches. —People in general seem to have more respect for property than for peisons. Let two men of equal virtues and intellectual attainments die, one rich and the other poor. The rich man will have by far the larger funeral. —One of the Pennsylvania editors emphasizes an appeal for money due him af follows: "Having remembered the Maine without difficulty, will you please try and remember that the year before last's subscription is about due. —Say this real fast: Suppose six sea sick sisters seek six sickles, sicking six sick dogs on six sickly cats, and like sixty the six sickly cats seek a slick sycamore, shall the six sickly cats and the six seasick sisters seem sicker? —George Washington, in writing to a youthful friend, said: The company in which you will improve most will be the least expensive to you." George was right. There is nothing so expen sive as the companionship of red-eyed debanchery. —A Butler woman has appeared in a dress worn by her husband's first wife, and the-indignant neighbors have start ed the story she goes out to the ceme tery and dances on the first wife's grave.—Kittanning Press. Where is she at? —About thirty carloads of limestone are being taken out of the Winfield twp. quarries daily. It is sent to the Pittsburg iron and soda works and also used for ballast. Two large crushers are being used. The 'solid limestone stone vein is 16 feet thick, overlaid by about four feet of loose shell limestone. —Deer are reported to be unusually plentiful in the mountain counties of Pennsylvania. Bears are numerous this season in Pike county and very de structive. In one locality they have killed a dozen young cattle, and farm ers in one township alone have lost about 100 sheep and lambs. A boy named Clark, aged 12 yearH, has shot three bears within a month. —Rabbit fur is now an important commercial article. It is known to the trade as electric seal, and when dyed so closely resembles the genuine article that only expert eyes detect the differ ence. It is said that $500,000 is invest ed in rabbit culture in England. There's no. danger of exhausting the rabbit crop in the way that has been done with the fur seals. —A foreigner studying the English language would find some perplexities in learning the meaning of the word "fast." Fast means to abstain from food, to eat little or nothing; but a "fast" young man is one who eats and drinks to excess. Fast means to be stuck—firmly fixed to something, so as to be nnmovable. It also means to go swiftly, to move rapidly. In the sent ence "Fast by the throne obsequious Fame resides," the word fast means near to or close beside. —The Fadettes Ladies Orchestra ap peared in the Park Theatre Monday evening at> the second number of the Y. M. C. A's. Star Course. The large au dience was greatly pleased with their music. The John Thomas Concert Co., the next number, will appear Friday evening, Dec. 23. Mr. Thomas is a humorous s[>eaker of national reputa tion. Tha remainder of his company are Mrs" Thomas, his wife, violn virtu oso. Miss Gouliaud. soprano, and Al bert Hopkins, pianist. —125,000 tons of pig-iron changed hands in Pittsbnrg last Saturday at *lO a ton. It is understood that the Car negie Steel company, limited, has se cured orders for over 150,000 tons of steel rails, at prices less than $lB a ton, during the past two weeks. It is esti mated that the demands for steel rails for next year will run close to 2, 000,000 tons The iron men say that it looks now as if the rail mills will have all they can do during the coming year, and that the iron and steel business will be better than it has been for many years. In speaking of this condi tion and the fact that the rail mills will have all they can do the "Iron Age'' says: "This is bound to have a good effect on the general trade, as it will prevent rail capacity from being divert ed to billets and unsettling the market, as has been the case a number of times in the put." —Ten decrees above zero this morn ing. The pomls were crowded with skat era last night. —The Paris Peace Commissioners have decided to sign the new treaty. Saturday —A report of the Institute at L nion ville reaches us to late for this week and will appear next. —At an informal inspection of Co - G last Friday night by Col. E. V. D. Selden. comander of the Twenty-first regiment N. Ox. P. Maj W. I. Bates, commander of the Second battalion, and Maj. John P. Penny, insi>eetor of the Second brigade, the members of the company presented its officers. Capt. James A. McKee and Lieuts. James M. Maxwell and John C. Graham, with handsome swords. The visiting officers were highly pleased with the company. After the inspection the colonel and his assistants were tendered a Remade at the Willard hotel, by the Germania band. —The B. P. O. E. held their annual "lodge of sorrow'" Sunday in the Park Theatre. About seventy-five Elks marched from their quarters in the Bickel building to the Theatre where notwithstanding the inclement weather at least one thousand Butlerites had as sembled to witness the cermonies. The roll of "absent brothers" was called by Secty Chis. Douglass and no answer was made to the names of W. S. Wal dron, J. H. Livingstone, W. H. Reih ing, P. H. Barchfield, W. E. Reed. G. M. Yonnkins, Lewis G. Vogeley, J. D. Marshall, L. M.-eGrieb and T. L. Lowery, The last three have died dur ing the past year. Thos. M. Baker Esq. delivered a Eulogy to "Our Departed Brothers and in the absence of Col. Hulings of the Sixteenth Pa. Vols., John A. Reed Esq. of Pittsburg deliyer ed the memorial address. A splendid musical program was rendered by local talent. Rev. W. E. Oiler of the First Presbytertian offered praver and pro nounced the benidiction. Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup is a necessity .vhere there are children. It cures croup and whooping-cough without fail. Price 25c. Blankets and heavy underwear at re duced prices (full size heavy blanket only 40c; at THE PEOPLE'S STORE. Butler, Pa. ACCIDENTS. N. M. Henrv of Myoma was the vic tim of the most terrible hunting acci dent that has happened in the county this season. He went out last Thursday afternoon and shot a rabbit, which ran into a bush. He stooped down and took the rabbit in his right hand, holding the gnn in his left, but in raising it a twig caught the trigger and discharged the gun, the en! ire load entering the shoulder of his left arm, shattering the bones. His screams brought help and he was car ried to his home, where for thirty-six hours he was so completely prostrated that nothing could be done; but on Sat urday Drs. Barr of Mars, Wasson of Callery and King of Allegheny, cut out abont two inches of the shoulder joint, first removing forty pieces of bone and sixty shot, and the young man will get well, but his left arm will always hang helpless by his side. The arteries and veins under the arm were not cut, as at first reported, or his death would have occurred soon after the accident. He is a son of Noah Henry of Oak land twp., is married to a daughter of Aaron Thompson, dee'd, of Union ville. Pro'y. R. J. Thompson fell in his offi ce yesterday afternoon and broke one of the bones of his right leg about two inches above the ankle. Drs. Atwell and Hunt dressed the injured member and Mr. Thompson is resting quietly today. The first accident of the season on the Southside Toboggan slide, occurred last Friday evening, when a sled was wreck ed against a telegraph pole and Grace Mclntyre, Ella Andrews and Creta Findley injured. A horse belonging to Annis Metz of Adams twp., was shot and killed by hunters in the field a week or two ago; and a cow belonging to C. Hoehn of Cranberry was hit on the horn by a bullet. Owen Gallagher, one of the new rail road laborers, was struck by a P. & W. engine near the dam, Tuesday evening, but not seriously injured. PARK THEATRE. The Will iam's Stock Company will begin a week's engagement at the Opera House, Monday, December 12. Ooening in the successful comedy drama, entitled the "Westerner", the piece is a five act drama piesented by a capable company headed by Bozie Stevens and Lawrence Evart, both of whom are artists of ability. The bal ance of the company have been chosen for their ability to perform the work likely to fall to them and during the week they will present a repertore chosen from the following successes: "Under a Cuban Star". "Cross of the Legion of Honor", "Golden Giant Mine"'. "A Soldier's Sweet Heart", Paradise Regained" and "The Mid night Call." Saturday afternoon a grand matinee will be given. Each child attending will receive a bag of candy, in one of the bags will be placed a gold ring which will be on exhibition in some window, and drawn by some child attending the matinee. One of the features will be the continuous per | formance, there will be no long waits between acts, to sit through, specialties will be introduced by talented artists. Popular prices will prevail. On Mon day evening ladies tickets will be issued for 15 cents. Tickets on sale at the usual place. GRAND OPEKA HOUSE, PITTSBURG On Monday, and during the entire week, the very beautiful coinedy drama. "The Gold Mine", will be su perbly produced with new scenery, rich costumes, superb stage settings and all the many accessories such an important play requiies. This celebra ted comedy-drama was made pre-emi nently famous on both sides the At lantic by Mr. Nat Godwin, who regard ed it as the best and most successful in his reportery. It is one of those grand, powerful, wholesome plays which ele vates the mind, stirs the heart, pleases the eye with its magnificent scenery and delights the ear with its virile dia logue and sparkling fun. It is admir ably cast and each member of the very successful Grand Stock Company has been assigned a part that fits as natur ally as though it had been specially written for every one of them. The Grand still carries out the successful policy of giving continuous x>erform ances from 1 to 11 p. in., introducing high-class vaudeville artists in refined, interesting and amusing specialties. For the ensuing week an excellent se lection has been made from the cream of Eastern celebrities principally favor ites from Weber & Fields', from Proc tor's and also from Boston. When our readers visit Pittsburg they will enjoy a treat if they drop in the Grand. For Dolls, Toys of all kinds, and use ful Xoias presents go to THE PBOPI.K'S STORK, Butler. Pa. New, four-room bouse for sale. In quire at this office. LEGAL NEWS. The December Quarter Sessions con ' vened Monday morning. The forenoon was occupied by the presenting of , motions and the constables' returns. In the afternoon the court delivered in structions to the Grand Jury and ap pointed R C McClymonds. editor of the Slipperyrock Signal, foreman. On the return of A Bergbichler. con stable of Summit twp.. a citation was granted on the Pa. R. R. Co. to appear Dec. 10, and show cause why they should not enlarge the overhead bridge wesi of Herman station. It is said to be only 14i feet wide and 101 feet high. As usual some index boards were re ported down and some bad roads and walks were reported in several town ships and boroughs, and the constables were instructed to notify the parties re sponsible to repair within thirty days. The Grand Jury made their first re tnrn Wednesday morning, finding as follows: TRUE BILLS. Com. vs James Dickson, receiving stolen goods ( not a true bill as to charge of larceny); Elgie Turk. f&b;F M Fritz, selling intoxicating liquor without li cense. and selling same to minors (two counts): Wm M Cowan, wilful and cor rupt perjury. H C Perry, false pretense; Charles Weidhos, larceny; Fred Ziegler, assault (counts of aggravated a&b and a&b in this case were ignored) Chas E Goodrich, larceny: James McGilghrist, fornication; Philip J Sutton, f&b: Frank Smith, assault with intent to rob and assault and battery. Edward Mcintosh, assault, a&b, and agg. a&b; Swift Nemo, earring a con cealed weapon; Peter Schmick. mali cious mischief; Robt Downer, a&b, as sault. and agg. a&b; Cath R Davis, as sault, a&b. and agg. a&b. BILLS IGNORED. Jas. Kearns, asssult and a&b. But ler Eg* to pay the costs, David McChes nejjßd Jacob Jeffery. pointing fire arms- nrosecutor, W C Collins to pay costs.Tswift Nemo, assault, a&b, and agg a & b. Co to pay costs. NEW SUITS. Wm. Bair vs J. J. Karns. appeal by defendant from judgment rendered by R. B. Gilghrist. J. P. Sutton & Smyers vs Thos. Frazier, appeal by defendant from judgment rendered by R. B. Gilghrist, J. P. Penn. Plate Glass Co. vs Foreman, Ford & Co. of Minnesota, defts. and P. & W. R. R. Co. garnishees, foreign at tachment in assumpsit to attach goods of defendant in hands of garnishees. Bail required SSOOO. Perry Parsons vs Mrs. Clara M. Greenlee, assumpsit, statement of claim |123. Julia McCallen ys A W Christy, sci fa sur judgment; same confessed by defendant. Chas E Goodrich vs W H H Riddle, appeal by defendant from judgment rendered by R B Gilghrist, J. P. Elizabeth Walsh vs Nicklas Walsh, petition for divorce. The parties were married in March, 1894, and the peti tion states the desertion of the husband Apre than two years ago. NOTES. A certified copy of the will of Daniel Nickel of Allegheny county has been registered. ' The viewers on the petition of citizens of Marion twp. to vacate road, reported unfavorably to vacation. The assumpsit suit entered by J. C. Scott vs J. R. Henninger, Esq. has been mutually settled. At Franklin, Pa., last week Walter Wbeaton was tried for the murder of George Carter. The principal witness against him was his accomplice, who turned state's evidence, and gave a graphic account of the trip from Frank lin to the Carter residence in Cornplan ter twp .on Oil Creek, on August 10, and of how they found Carter sitting by a window reading a paper, and how Wheaton had shot the man through the window with a gun previously stolen from a boiler house. The case goes to the jury today. The will of Dorothy C Mnntz late of Zelienople has been probated and letters testamentary granted to C R Dieffen bacher. Letters of administration on the es tate of Sidney M Weihl, late of Zelieno ple have been granted to Presley Dun can. G B Turner, ex'r of Wm Conway, dec'd, late of Concord twp. sold the de ceased's farm, 60 acres, for $1240 to Jas H Thompson. Frank H Murphy, Esq. has been ap pointed Court Auditor to audit the Court records for 1891 J D McJunkin Esq., Tames A McKee and Wm Campbell Jr., haye been ap pointed trustees of the old Butler Public Cemetery at North and McKean Sts. S D Wright, assignee of Geo H Knauff, petitioned for leave to sell real estate to pay debts, which was granted. The petition of J M Black, assignee A A Kohlmyer, for leave to sell real estate was granted. A rule has been granted allowing C J Westerman to proceed with the sale of real estate of J B Or bison in Donegal twp. The case of P J Mann for use vs Wm Cowan et al, rule to show cause, etc., asked for, was dismissed at the cost of deft. Tuesday the court heard divorce cases as follows: W H Brackney vs Emma 13 Brackney, divorce granted. Sarah Clark vs Silas Clark, divorce, testimony taken and held by the court. Lavina Allison vs Jas H Allison, divorce, testimony taken and held by the court. W L Shannon ys Sarah Shannon, divorce, testimony taken and held for notice by publication. The case of Wm Purvis for use vs J O Puryis, rule to open judgment, has been argued, but no decision given yet by the court. The commissioner and jury appointed in the lunacy wise of Rebecca Slater met at Dixmont Tusday and adjudged her insane. The will of Sebastian Ritter late of Butler has beeo probated. Wednesday morning S F Bow-ter Esq presented a petition for a writ of habeas corpus on the body of Carl A, the two year old son of George A and Sadie O Timblin of Butler The petition set forth that Mrs Timblin had on Tuesday left their home on West street without cause or justification and taken the child with her, that their home -ras a good and comfortable one, and asks that the child be returned to. him The court fixed Saturday, Dec. 10, to hear the facts and determine whether writ should be granted. In the afternoon both parties appeared in court. At torneys J C Graham and McFarland representing Mrs. Timblin, and after hearing the proceedings were dismissed at the cost of Mr. Timblin, and the child will remain with the mother. Butler borough vs Butler Public Cemetery, heirs of Norbet Foltz and devisees of Sam'l Cnnningham, munic ipal lien, judgment entered against deft, for want of a sufficient affidavit of defence. On Dec. 3, the property of Geo R Green, dee d., late of Allegheny twp., was sold at administrator's sale One piece containing 36 acres was sold to Annie E. Richert for SSOO, one of 5 acres to Mary A Green for $430, and one of 9 acres to J H McElroy for $215. On petition of Elizabeth G Gibson of Parker twp. for a private road, Wm H Walker, Richard McCollough, and Joseph Earhart were appointed viewers On petition of E A Crocker for a commission in lunacy on George H Crocker. G. E. Robinson Esq.. Dr. H D Hockenberry and David Wilson were appointed. James E. Plaisted has been appointed High Constable of Connoquenessing boro. J D Marshall Esq. has petitioned for a rule to set aside the Sheriff 's sale of the - English property. 'I EL Ralston Esq. has been appointed f master in the equity case of C H Mat -1 I teson vs W L Kier et al. The Orbison place near Millerstown was sold by the Sheriff yesterdy to B B . J Sybert for $:«50. The case of J V Patton vs Wm Cen 'navan was heard Tuesday, and (ieo 1 Shaffuer was appointed receiver to sell ' ! the stone in dispute. SHERIFF'S SALES. ,! Sheriff Dodds has sold all the right. | title, interest and claim of: Barbara A. and A M Borland lot in Butler to Guarantee Loan and Invest ment Co. per W. C. Findlev Esq. for $l2O. Sarah A and I N Hillianl to property in Marion twp to Miles Hutchison for 1 *750. J W and R J Davis to property in Butler to John Bergbichler for SIOO. M J and burton Jones -1 acres in 1 Allegheny to Alex Mitchell, Esq for s2<». C E and John H McConnel property on Lincoln St, Butler to C A Abrams for SSO; also property of same in Coal town for S3O. John T and I L Davis 27 acres in Cherry to C M Armstrong for £W7. George English to 19 acres in Muddy creek twp. to E McJunkin Esq for SIOO. Amelia C Casterline to 60 acres in Jefferson twp to Isaac Meals for $5. Thos M Hutchinson to 50 acres in Cherry twp to J F McCoy for SIOO. Joseph Grenue to 10 acres in Con noquenessing twp to Chris Henchberger for $25. Fred Stoll to property at Bo3*ers station Marion twp to J M Thompson for $25. J W & M L Bartley to 56 acres in Clay twp to Ed Moyer for SSO. SH Walker and Mrs L E Gilleland to property in Mars to J A & T C Ken nedy ex'rs of S A Kennedy for $585. The writs against Jamison, Alvin and Huey Caruthers were continued until March. The proceedings against Charles H Covert of Adams twp were stayed. The sale of the M E and M H Mc- Kinney propertv in Penn twp was con tinued until Friday, the 9th at 1 p. m. The sale of the Elizabeth Simmons was adjourned until Dec. 12. PROPERTY TRANSFERS. Henry Foltz to W M Irwin 6 acres in Forward and lot in Mars for sl. W M Irwin to Matilda Foltz same for sl. Mary Sweeny to A & W Ry 3 acres in Clearfield for $l5O. Fred Winner to Andrew Wahl 80 acres in Forward for $2750. W G Raabe to Bertha A Kepple lot in Butler for $450. J F Anderson to J F McClung lot in Butler for S3OOO. Andrew Nickel to Jos Tritsch 45 acres in Butler twp for S2OOO. J D Campbell to P B & L E R R lot in Sli pperyrock for $175. R N Kenned}-' to Conrad Lisman 21 acres in Middlesex for SI4OO. E L Crooks to A J Baker 37 acres in Middlesex for $250. Jacob F Shaffer to Margt Nagel lot in Zelienople for S2OO. Francis Schrnid to Jas Wallace lot in Zelienople for $-' O. J -L Byers to J H Barnhart 12 acres in Fairview for $475. Kate L Brown to Alfred Vensel 100 acres in Fairview for S3OO. Sarah C McClure to Frank Reith 78 acres in Jefferson for SI6OO. B L Coulter to W F Alexander lot in Fairvew for $45. Wilson Park to Clarence Walker 61 acres in Middlesex for $250. Daniel Kinch to Work, B & L Asso. lot in Butler for $290. Jos. A Brown to Isaac Key, lot in Mercer twp. for sl. Jos. A Brown to P B & L E R R, lot in Mercer twp for SIOO. iMarriajfc licenses. Charles Hartung Jackson twp Adda Keefer Butler twp Henry Kurtz Michigan Minnie Keck Summit twp Abbi W. Martin Cornwallis, W. Va Mary Varnnm... .Centre twp Robert D Way Waters Station Carrie M. Warwick Saxonburg SH Harbison McFann Eliza V Thompson " At Pittsburg—J D Levin of Pittsburg and Sarah L Morris of Evans City. At Youngstown, O , E N. Gay of Greensburg and Miss Alice Shannon of Evans City. At Beaver, C. E. Kennedy of Falls ton and Nancy P. Black of Butler Co. At New Castle, Joseph Daniels of Wilmington twp. and Agnes Hodil of Harmony; also to Bander and Louise Aiken of Portersville. At Pittsburg--Frank Collins of Bruin and Katie M Finch of Pittsburg, also Geo. Felsing and Sarah A. Peters of Butler Co. Rings, Rings and Rings Nothing can be more appropriate for a present than a nice K-ing we have 2000 to select from and all guaranteed. R. L. KIRKI-atrtck Next to Court House. Jeweler. Public Sales. Dec. 20 —On Tuesday the 20th next, at 10 a. 111. Mrs. Louisa Miller, adui'x of Geo. F. Miller will haye a sale of stock, farming implements, etc. for which bills will be i>osted next week. Pennsylvania Railroad Company will Issue Clerieal Orders for 1899. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company announces that the issue of clerical or ders will be continued for the year 1899 on the same lines as in effect at present. Application blanks may Vie obtained of ticket agents, and same should reach the General Office by December 20, so that orders may be mailed December 31 to clergymen entitled to receive them. Orders will be issued only on individual application of clergymen when made on blanks furnished by the company and certified to by one of its agents. Christmas Presents. The most acceptable gift in nine cases out of ten is some piece of jewelry. Gold and Silver ornaments, watches, chains, rings, gold pens and toilet articles have never been as cheap before. Call and you will find something to please you. R. L. KirkpaTricK, Next to Court House. Jeweler, Holiday Excursions. On Dec. the 2:!. 24, 25, 30 and 81 1898 and Jan. Ist 1899, agents of the P. & W. will sell Holiday Excursion tickets at rate of one and one-third fart', good to return until Jan. 3, 1899. When looking for Xtnas piesents call IHK I'KOL'I.E'S STOB.E, 323 South Main St Excursion tickets will be Hold to points on the P. B. &L. E. R R. and connecting lines, Dec. 23, 24, 30 and 31, good for return to and including. Janu ary 3, 1899. For particulars inquire of P. B. & L. E. agents. —Finest work —Prices most reason able at Dr. Ralston's dental roouis 110 Min St. —FOR SALE, a new Stereopticon Lantern—latest improved, everything complete, with 52 good standard views. On account of other business the owner has no use for it and it will be sold cheap. Inquire at this office. For Table Linen and Towels go to THE PEOIT.K'S STORK. Excursion tickets will be sold to all points on the P. B. & L. E. R. R., De cember 23d to 31st, inclusive, at one fare for the round trip, good returning January 3, 1899. WANTED! WANTED—Residents Agts. for Butler City, to represent the Grand Union TeaCo.,selling Teas, Coffees, and Baking Powder to private families. Good opening for party not afraid to work. Small bond required. Address D. A. HERTZOU, Genr'l Agt., 159 Croton Ave., New Castle, Pa. PERSONAL. Co. Commissioner Seaton ha* the grippe- James M Dnnu of Brady twp., was in town. Friday. Christian Hoehn. of Cranberv twp was in town. Friday Charles Kalb of Co. E is visiting friends in Kittanning A. C. Steele, of Bruin, has purchased property in Grove City. W. S. Brandon of Connoquenessing twp was in town, Thursday. J D. Smith, of Centre twp., made 350 bbls. of cider this fall Stephen Atherton of Centreville has been granted a f1- pension J. R. Sloan, of Venango twp. intends passing the winter in Bradford. J. H. Pizor and A. N. Van Horn of Worth twp. was in town, yesterday. James M. Bartley, of Parker twp , drove down to Butler on business Fri day. W E. Cooper of Worth twp. is spending a few days in Butler on busi ness. W. H. Brackney, of Clay twp., was in Butler Friday, and called on the CITIZEN. A. W. Shannon and Robert McGinniss of Franklin twp. were in town yes terday. W. S. Drummond and wife of Rei bold did some shopping in Butler, last Saturday. J. M. Galbreath Esq. was confined to his house a few days by the grip during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Fulton of Middle sex bought their Christmas presents in Butler, this week. Jacob Dambach, of Zelienople was a social and business caller on his Bntler friends last Friday. Albert L Shrader of Centre Ave, vet eran of the Civil war. has be«-u granted a #»> per month pension. R. B. Conn of Clay twp, was in town. Monday. He has been the Collector of that twp. for several years. Hugh Knittle of New Castle spent Sunday with his parents. Geo. Knittle and wife of Water street. Philip Tack Jr. on Saturday returned from Youngstown, where he has been working for some time past. Deputy Sheriff T. J. Dodds is attend ing to his duties again after a two months battle with typhoid fever. Charles Korn, the Middletown black smith. was in Butler. Friday, attend ing the hearing of the Bartley vs Bell suit. S. L. Braham and Rev. McKelvy, of Harri-sville are delegates to the U. P. S. S. Convention in Allegheny this week. Henry Galbreath and wife of Win field twp. drove to Butler Wednesday on a short visit to his brother J. M. Galbrath, Esq. Edward Winter, has bought out the hardware store of Dindinger & Wise in Harmony and is now conducting the business. Congressman Showalter has secured the discharge of Sergt. Isaac Andrews and Corp. William Jackson and Marcus B. Mechling of Co. E 15th. Fred M. Negley of Philadelphia, traveling for the drygoods firm of Hood, Fulkrod & Co. spent several days in Butler last week. Capt. James McElhanev of Co. E l(sth Reg., lately returned from Porto Rico, visited his brother E. M. McElhaney of Jefferson Centre this week. John Alexander, lately discharged from the 15th. came home last week and has left again to work in the oil fields at Robinson's Mills, W. Va. S. H. Arbison and Eliza V. Thomp son both of McFann, were united in marriage by Rev. Johnston in Clerk of Court Meals office Wednesday after noon. Rev. Barnett is the guest of C. N. Boyd and wife. He is interested in Markleton Sanatorium, one of the charming mountain resorts of the State. J. M. Luton, the Harmony billiard man, his brother C. 8., and Mr. Mc- Mnrry of Zelienople went up to Venanao county Monday on an extended limit ing trip. G. F. White Esq. of Franklin spent several days in town during the past week introducing his system cf record indexing to the attorneys and Court House officials. Mrs. Thomas Badger of West Liber ty, while visiting her son David in New Castle, fell down the cellar way and broke one of her legs,, but will be able to come home soon. D. H. Cricks of West street came over from New Castle Saturday even ing to spend Sunday with his family. He has been carpentering in that city for several weeks past. O. A. Kocher and O. W. Zeigler now form a partnership, owning the old W. J. Black livery feed and sale stable in Harmony. Mr. Black is conducting the Hotel Butler livery stable on S. Main street. Rev. J. S. McKee, W. H. Rumberg er, Raymond Cornelius, Mrs A. Crat ty, Mrs. McElhaney and Miss Mary McKee attended the United Presby terian SundayschooJ convention in Al legheny Monday and Tuesday. Drs. Barr and Barber of Mars and Prof. Hogan of Phil'a made us a pleas ant call yesterday. Dr. Barr was the principal operator in the Henry acci dent, Prof Hogan is the guest of Dr. Barber, and is looking around for a lo cation for a Conservatory of Music. John S. Hare returned to his home at Cold Springs, Kentucky, Saturday, after a two months visit with his rela tives and friends in Butler county, Mr. Hare was born and raised on Thorn creek. Penn twp. during the Rebellion and after that war located in Kentucky. Roland Dodds son of Sheriff W. B. Dodds. who has been ill with typhoid foyer, was seized Tuesday with a paroxysm of coughing, during which he ejected a pin which he had swallow ed 10 years ago, without experiencing any ill effects at the time. The pin was corroded, but had retained its shape. Rev. S. Hall Young, who was born and raised in Butler and who is a son of the late Rev. Loyal Young of this place, has returned from Alaska where he was sent as a missionary of the Pres byterian church. He preached twice in Pittsburg churches last Sunday in the interest of the board of Home Missions of that church in Alaska. We do not know if he intends visiting his old home here or not. Markets. Our dealers are payirtr '">o to 05 cents for wheat, 40 for rye, 35 for corn, 29 for oats and 40 for buckwheat. Our grocers are paying 20 cents for eggs. 45 to 50 for potatoes, 50 for apples, carrots and parsnips, 40 for onions, 25 for turnips. 8 to 5 a head for cabbage sto 10 each for squash, 10 for dressed chicken, 10 for duck, 12} for turkey, 0 and T a pound for live chick en 20 cents for butter $1 a bu. for pop corn. Women Find It Advantageous to have their money in the Pittsburg Bank for Savings, 2to Fourth Ave., Pitts burg, Pa., because it earns thetn 4 per cent, interest compounded setni-annua!- ly. Write for Booklet explaining how to bank by mail. Notice to Wool-Growers. Messrs. Troutman's Sons requiring all the room they have for their own busi ness, I have changed my location to Graham Bros.' grocery store, just across the street from my old location with Troutman's, where I will be glad to see all my former wool friends, assuring tliem of fair treatment, and the market price 111 cash for their wool. Troutmans wish to state that they have gone out of the wool-buying business altogether WM. F. RI'MBKRGKR —Music scholars wanted, at 12S W Wayne St. FIKES. Friday morning a mau drove a load of hay into D. J. Roberts' livery barn at Renfrew, jumped off and unhitched his horses. He did not notice that a burning gas get along the side of the drive way had tired the hay In a mo ment the barn was a mass of tiaui*>* and because of the barricading wagon Ro berts' five horses and baggies could not be taken out. All were burned. From the barn the flames spread to the K. O. T. M. hall adjoining which was destroy ed and it was only by the superhuman efforts of the bucket brigade that the tire was prevented from reaching the Campbell hotel and other buildings. Mr. Roberts' loss was abonts3soo. with out insurance. The Maccabees' loss on building and furniture is about SISOO offset by ?7i>o insurance. Oil, NOTES. THE MARKET —The Producers are still paying $1.20 and the Standard $1.15. EASTERN BEI.T— The Hoc-h Bros, well ou the McGrady, finished last week, is doing 10 barrels. Seybert Bros' well on the Hildebrand about 12. Seven are up and two wells drilling in this field. CLEAREELD Barney Steighner brought in a well on the Graham. Tues day. Smith & Finnegan are drilling on the Hursh in Win field and the Angert in Clearfield and expect to bring in wells next week. ADAMS TWP —Burke & Co's well on the Wm. Minser was tubed lately and is reported at 20 bbls. PENS TWP. —The well on the Hen derson Cooper farm in Penn township, drilled by the Pen-in Oil Co. was shot last evening, and may be good. An oil well struck on the Wliittekiu farm, three miles west of Marietta. 0.. has caused a sensation. It was drilled by F. B. Ranger, and he estimates the production to be between 500 and (too barrels. All available tanks were filled and show the production to be over 470 barrels. It will probably run 500 bar rels. and is the largest well ever struck in Washington county. The farm was bought by Whittekin less than two years ago for S9OO from Col. T. W. Moore, and contains 14 acres. Fiye other wells on the same farm are mak ing 25 to HO barrels. A dry hole was drilled in December within 100 feet of the big gusher. CHURCH NOTES Rev. L. T. Watson, who is conduct ing mission work in the Episcopal church, spoke in the Y. M. C. A. last Sunday and will lead the meeting again the coming Sunday at 4 p. m. Christmas Timers. We have always made a specialty of watches but never before been able to sell a time keeper as cheap as at present, we have hundred's for you to select from and all guaranteed. Prices from $3 up. R. L. KIRKI'AXRICK, Next to Court House. Jeweler. It yon want a Bicycle or yonr old one repaired go to White Walter & Co. largest stock in County. Bicycles for hire. FOR SALE -A graduating tuition contract for Butler Business College, cosl SSO; either shorthand or commer cial course. Inquire at this office. Any of our readers needing gas stoves or gas ranges, gas fronts or any gas sav ing appliance will find it a financial sav ing to call at the store of W. H. O'Brien & Son. on East Jefferson St. and get prices on the extensive line they have on exhibition. They are also agents for the celebrated Welsbach Light, of which more than 1200 were old in Butler, last year. —Highest cash price paid for Buck wheat. Wheat and Rye. GEO. WALTER & SONS I{\R PURE SPRING WATER ICE II I" delivered to all parts of the town, every day. Leave or ders at RICHES'S BAKERY U2 Main St. FOR RENT —A good, substantial stable near Court House: four large stalls, carriage room and mow. Inquire at CITIZEN office. Sunday Excursions to Allegheny. Commencing Sunday May 22nd and until further notice the Pittsburg and Western R. R. will sell excursion tick ets to Allegheny every Sunday for train leaving Butler 8:15 A. M. city time good to return on afternoon trains date of sale. Fair for round trip 75 cents. TIMBER For blank applications and instructions how to apply for reduction of So per cent, of taxes on timber lands send 25 cents to J. A. Hkydrick & Sons, Civil Engineers, Butler, Pa. Of Interest to You Parties wishing to engage in the livery business, call on Walker & Wick for location and outfit —For bargains in valuable and destr able residences inquire of Walker & Mc- Elvain. Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup will cure a cough or cold in one day. It is safe and always reliable. Price 25 cents a bottle. —Highest cash price paid for Buck wheat, Wheat and Rye. GEO. WALTER & SONS. 40c Kor a Good ij?>10.00 CAMERA. S That's our proposition, pure C f and simple. It is done by* f V what we term our mutual r J certificate system. Write at 7 C once and ask about it. £ i Our standing as a firm is a) S guarantee that every offer- J \ ing will be fulfilled. / < HUGH MORRISON &SONS> i Opposite Alvin Theatre, y X No. 10 Sixth St., Pittsburg. Pa. J (hristmas Be sure and see our elegant display. Valuable articles at low prices is our rule, China of the latest. Fancy Goods, new and novel. Books of the newest and latent. Leather goods of all kinds. The display of Photo. Medallions is more beautiful than ever. Novelties in Stationery, Games, Books, Dolls for the young peop'e. Presents for everybody and novelties that can l>e found nowhere else. Come soon and stay long. DOUGLASS' Near P. O. For Baby's Sake You ought to guard against ailments that improper foods induce. Everything depends on what baby eats. We keep only the reli able makes of Baby Food and warrant them Fresh. Pomelia, Eskay's Food. Malted Milk. Lactated Food, Mellin's Food. Ridge's Food, Just's Food, Condensed Milk. Bady's Mother Ought to take some Heel,lron and Wine, so nourishing to nursing mothers— ours contains Beef We sell it for 75 cents per pint. C. N. BOYD, Druggist. Diamond Block, Butler, Pa. LEGAL ADVERTISMENTS. ADMINISTRATRIX'S NOTICE- Letters of administration on the estate of George F. Mi tier, dee'd., late of Clinton twp., Butler Co., Pa., having been granted to the undersigned, all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate will please make immediate pavment, and any having claims against said estate will present them duly authenticated for paj nient to MRS. LOUISA MIU.HR, Adm'x., Saxonhurg, Pa. MCJUNKIN & GALBREATH, Atty's. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Letters of administration on the estate of John H. Peters, dee'd., late of Clinton twp., Butler Co,, Pa., having been grant ed to the undersigned, all persons know ing themselves indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment, and any having claims against said estate will present them duly authenticated for settlement to MRS. ADALINK PETERS, Adm'x., Riddles X Roads, Butler Co., Pa. S. F. & A. L. BOWSER, Att'ys. EXECUTORS' NOTICE. Letters testamentary on the estate of John Crowe, dee'd, late of Forward twp., Butler Co., Pa., having been grant ed to the undersigned, all persons know ing themselves indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment, and any having c'aims against said estate will present them, properly authenticat ed for settlement to REV. S. J. CROWE, Warren, 0., JAS. M. DOUTHETT, Brownsdale, Ex'ra. W. D. BRANDON, Att'y. EXECUTOR'S NOTICE Letters testamentary on the estate of David E. Pearce, dee'd., late of Butler twp., Butler Co., Pa., having been grant ed to the undersigned, all persons know ing themselves iudebted to said estate will please make immediate payment, anil any having claims against the same will, present them duly authenticated for paj ment to CURTIS S. PEARCE, or MARY J. STEIIEL, Ex'rs., Butler, Pa, COULTER & BAKER, Att'ys ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE Letters of administration on the estate of Lizzie Baker, dee'd., late of Middle sex twp., Butler Co , Pa., having been granted to the undersigned, all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate will please make immtd'ate pay ment, .and any having claims against said estate will present them duly au thenticated for settlement to Samuei, A. Lbsuk, Adm'r., Bakerstown, Pa. Wilt, iams & Mitchell, Att'ys. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Letters of administration on the estate of Mrs. Valeria Sollivan, dee'd., late of Buffalo twp.. Butler Co., I'a., having been granted to the undersigned, all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment, and any having claims against said estate will present them duly au thenticated for settlement to John Q. A. SUTUVAN, Adm'r., Sarversville, Pa, 11. H. Gouchkr, and John C. Graham, Att'y. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Letters of administration on the est\te of John M. Crooks, late of Middlesex township, Butler county, Pa., dee'd., having been granted to the undersigned, all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment, and any having claims against said estate will present them duly authenticated for settlement to Wm. R. Thompson, Adm'r., McFann P. 0., Butler Co., Pa. J. D. Marshall, Att'y. NOTICET~ The limited partnership association heretofore existing and known as the Bruin Manufacturing Company, Limited was by a unanimous vote of its members, passed 011 the first day of November, 1898, dissolved, and notice of its dis solution directed to be given according to law. All parties indebted to this company or having claims against it will please present them at the office of the company in Bruin, Pa., by order of the managers. S. P. HOOVER, Secretary. When in Butler stop at Mitchell's Restaurant For MEALS and LUNCHES. Everything NEW and FIRST-CLASS. Room formerly occupied by Ed. Goss, 116 West Jefferson Street, Butler. New House. New Furniture Central Hotel, MRS. JENNIE NIXON, Proo'r. Opposite Court House. Next Door to Park Theatre. ACTIVi: SOI.U'ITOIif WANTK.n EVF.KY » l.err for "Tin-J-tory of the I'lilllpplmV 1»y Muntn llaistead, commissioned l»y tin? (Joverament iut Oflicial Historian to the War Department. The book wm written in army c.'iinps at Kan Francis<3o, on tlie Pacific with tienerai Merr'.tt. ill the hospitals at Hono lulu. in Hong Kong.in the American trenches at Manila, in the insurgent camps with Agulnuldo, on the deck of the Oiympia with 1 >vw< y. and in the roar of battle at the fall of Manila. Bonanza for agents. Brimful of original pictures taken by government pho tographers on the spot. Large hook. Low prices. Big profits. Freight paid. Credit given. Drop all trashy unofficial war luniks, outfit free. Address, F. T. Ba ber, Sec'y., Star Insurance Hldg., Chicago. Ili Get Out of That Old Suit f rJ and get into one of the handsome man-makers p ll we always earn - in stock. You pay no more M for up-to-date goods at this store than others m ask for shelf worn goods of a shoddy texture. * [A Theti we have all sizes of clothes for all sizes or boys, and a variety to suit all tastes. r« You iSay OvercofitsV l ■ V WA Well, just step up to the Overcoat Department and see the assortment. You can't go away W. dissatisfied either as to the price, quality or style. * A GOOD BRAIN SHOULD HAVE j a covering just as good. That means that you \ get that particular covering at our store —a hat that fits your brain as well as your pocket-book. DOUTHETT & GRAHAM, i BUTLER, PA, THE CLOTHIERS. J There'll be a Snow Storm Soon! VVe make this statement not because we have any private "tip" from the weather man. But snow storms are due usually at this time of the year. We Are Prepared For It. No. 1. Boys' 2 piece Suits $l5O sizes 6to 15 No 2. Boys' Chinchilla Reefers $1 50 sizes 3to 8 No. 3. Boys' Chinchilla Reefers $2.00 sizes 9to 15 No. 4 Men's Beaver Overcoats $5.00 sizes 34 to 43 No. 5. Men's Chinchilla Overcoats $4.00 sizes 36 to 44 No. 6 Men's All Wool Suits $5.00 sizes 34 to 42 No. 7 Men's Fine Worsted Suits. $7.00 sizes 35 to 44 No. 8. Men's Blue Ulsters $4.00 sizes 34 to 42 No. 9. Men's Frieze Ulsters $7.00 rizes3s to 44 No. 10. Boys' Knee pants (all wool) 50c sizes 3to 15 Schaul <5: Nast, LEADING CLOTHIERS, 137 South Main St., Butler, Pa. ——; - . . ■ ■ | E. MILLER, 1 0 7 o ;; Has Made Another Big Haul.;; ! I This Time a Car Load of Robbers. i ' ] ; ,' \ The Great Rubber and Leather Shoe Sale Will go < > <' > Hand in Hand and Make Our Trade Victory \ > { A Complete Success. 4 > ' We have justly gained a reputation for selling leather > shoes cheaper than any other house in Butler county, and ' * < > now we intend to make the same reputation on rubber < > goods. We have the goods, and we will sell them to you < > 1 ► cheaper than you can buy them for elsewhere. < I | \ Hear Us About Rubbers. j J \ } Men's Light and Heavy Rubber Boots $2 oo < > . Men's High-cut Storm Rubber Boots 3 oo . . ' ' Beys' Light and Heavy Rubber Boots 1 50 { > Boys' and Youths' High Storm Boots, $1 75 2 00 } \ Men's Felt Boots and Overs, best 2 00 . ' ' Men's Knit Stocking and Overs 2 00 i | Boys' Felt Boots and Overs, first quality 1 50 < > Youths' Fell Boots and Overs, first quality 1 00 , 1 ' ' Ladies' Felt Boots and Overs, first quality 1 00 J | We Defy Competition. We Under-Buy--We Under-Sell. J | i k Youths', Misses' and Children's Rubber Boots $1 00 4 > | Men's Buckle Arctics, first quality 1 00 < I ► Men' 9 Wool-l?ned Alaskas 50 ' ' I ' Men's Fine Storm Robbers 5° < \ | Men's Fine Rubbers low-cut 40 . . i I ► Ladies' Warm-lined Alaskas 5° 4 > Ladies' Buckle Arctics 75 { > Ladies' Rubbers, fine or heavy »5 . . ; ; 500 PAIRS RUBBERS ! | A AT THE FOLLOWING LOW PRICES: - > A o LADIES' 24 CENTS. < ► , > MISSES' 21 CENTS. < > < ( CHILDREN'S 19 CTS. < > < > We Are Strong at All Points. < > i i I If you want leather goods come to us; we will take { * * good care of you, For the last five weeks we have sold * more SHOES than any two stores in Butler combined, and * we intend keeping it up, too, and it will not take much ef < > fort on our part as long as we can sell you Shoes at half < > < > price. { * Come to Butler-We Pay Your Railroad Fare j | < > One way with a purchase of $10.00; both ways with a < > 4 > $20.00 purchase. There is only one great sale at Butler, 4 > i > and that is at i ► <»Butler's Progressive Shoe House' J I C. E. MILLER, j'j 215 South Main St., Butler, Pa. ! [ YOUR SUIT May seem dear at the start, and prove remarkably cheap before worn it out. It's the long time satisfaction you get from it that decides the superiority of our make. It does pay to buy good clothes. Our fall display is of the kind you would expect to find only in the large cities. ALAND, MAKER OF MEN'S CLOTHES WANTKB— ftKVIHAL TRI'STWOHTBY PERSON* In t Ills state to manage our bujlnwt In their own and nearby eountle«. It Is mainly office work conducted at home. J* l:ir y straight $llOO :i year and expanses definite, Iton.tflde. no inon-. no salary. Monthly f7.>. References. Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. Herbert E. Hess. 1 rest.. Dept. M. Chicago # WHITE DROPS. A Pleasant Palatable Remedy. FOR ALL THROAT and LUNG TROUBLE. Manufactured and Sold by J. A. RICHEY. Butler, Pa. WASHINGTON SEMINARY WASHINGTON, PA. Boarding und Day School for Girl*. New and Elegant Kulldfng ready for Fall Term, lingular, College Preparatory, and Electlra (bourses. Special advantages In Music, Elocution and Art. For catalogue address MBS. M. N MCMILLAN. Principal. Subscribe for the CITIZEN