the: citizen. WILLIAM C. NEQLEY -- Publisher THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, iqoo. ANNOUNCEMENTS. (Subject to the Republican Primary Election, March 24, I to 7 P. M.) For Congress, J B. SIIOWALTER. Of Chicora. For State Senate, LEVI M. WISE, Of Butler. ANDREW G. WILLIAMS, Of Butler. For Assembly, iTwo to nominate.) JOSEL'LI CKISWELL Of Butler twp. FRANCIS MURPHY, Of Millerstown. JAMES B. MATES, Of Butler. NELSON H. THOMPSON, Of Brady twp. For Jury Commissioner, JOHN G. CHRISTY, Of Chicora, formerly of Concord twp. PETER KAMERER, Of Butler, formerly of Concord twp. T. W D. KENNEDY, Of Adams twp. D. W. LOCKE, Of Mercer twp. SAMUEL SMITH. Of Washington twp. HENRY A. WAGNER. Of Jefferson twp. For Delegate to National Con vention. DR. R. H. PILLOW, Of Butler. For Delegates to the State Con vention. (Three to Elect.) FREDERICK BAUDER, Of Portersville. IRA MCJUNKIN, Of Butler. DR. W. C. MCCANDLESS, i)f Butler. W. G. RUSSELL, • Of W. Snnbury. JOHN F. SHANNON, Of Adams twp. JOHN E. WOMER. Of Allegheny twp. WASHINGTON NOTES. On Friday Senator Chandler announc ed that he would call up the Quay case on Wednesday, but their was a general objection Several Senators want the Currency bill disposed of first. The whole question of seating appointees, in cases where Legislaturer have failed to elect, has assumed such prominence and has caused so much public discussion and interest, that there are many Sena tors who do not want to establish a precedent if it can be avoided. The convening of the California Legislature to elect a Senator to the vacancy exis ting in that State, has complicated matters very much. It is not believed that the Legislature will elect, and if it again adjourns without the vacancy being filled, and Col. Quay is seated, it is considered certain that the Governor will appoint Burns. This, it iu feared, will disrupt the Republican party of California on the eve of the presiden tial election, and the leaders fear the consequences, as they may effect the electorial vote of the State this fall. President McKinley transmitted to Congress the report of the Philippine Commission recommending a territorial government for the islands, and refused to interfere in the Kentucky affair, say ing that that was a matter for the Leg jqlnfnr,, o£ tUo to Uuttle. One of the most inportant chapters in American diplomacy was written in Washington. Monday, when Secretary of State Hay, on behalf of the United States, and Lord Panncefote of Preston, the British Amb.assador, on behalf of Great Britian.Jattached their signatures and seals to a convention by which the celebrated Clay ton-Bui wer treaty, which on more than one occasion has almost threatened to become a casus belli, was so modified as to permit the United States to exercise sole and exclusive con trol over any isthmian canal which may be built, England surrendering any rights which she possessed under the terms of that treaty. On Tuesday the Senate agreed to take up the financial bill after the regular routine business of next day, and con tinue it without interference until com pleted, which action postpones the Quay case indefinitely. The War in Kciituckcy. Thura day was a bad day for Goebel. He was propped on pillows in his lied and gradually growing weaker. Col. Castleman, whom he had appointed Ad jutant General, refused to demand com mand of the militia. The Democratic members of the Legislature met at the hotel and declared Goebel Governor, the State Treasurer refused to pay members of the Legislature for the day previous; the Warden of the Penitentary refused to honor a pardon signed by Gov. Taylor; soldiers were guarding all the public buildings, including the Execu tive mansion; Taylor's aud Gobel's at torneys met and tried to arrange for a settlement but failed. On Friday Goebel was resting com fortable, but on a physician s certificate Lt. Gov. Beckham was acting as Gov ernor. The Gobelites appealed to the State Courts, and Gov. Taylor was lock ed in his room to prevent the serving of writs. On Saturday Goebel gradually grew weaker, and died that evening, and shortly after his death Beckham took the oath as Governor, while Taylor re fused to honor restraining orders is sued by the Courts, and Beckham issued an order for the militia to disband and go home. Gov. Taylor released a man named Walker, a stenographer, thus avoiding an expected conflict. The public buildings were surround ed by 1200 uien, with rifles and four Gatliug guns. On Monday Gov. Taylor offered to submit- the matter to any three men named by the LT. S. Supreme Court; the Republican members of the Legislature were going to London, the county seat of Laurel Co.. where Taylor liail direct ed them to meet, while the Democratic members were keeping out of Frank fort to avoid being forced to go there. Goebel's body was taken to his home in Covington. On Tuesday prominent Republicans and Democrats met at Louisville and agreed to the following: "First—That if the General Assembly in joint session shall adopt a resolution ratifying their recent action adopting the contest rej>orts seating Goebel and Beckham, the contestees, W. S. Taylor and John Marshall, shall submit with out further protest. "Second—That all parties shall unite in an effort to briny about such a modi fication of the election law as will pro vide for non-partisan election boards and insure free and fair elections. ' Third - That the conditions shall re main in status quo until Monday, the General Assembly meeting and ad jouming from day to day uutil that time. "Fourth—That nothing shall be done to hinder or prevent a joint session of the General Assembly for taking action on the ratification resolution. "Fifth-That the State contest board shall meet aud adjourn from day to day until Tuesday without taking anj ac tion on the contests for minor State of fices. This postponement is suggested in order that the action of the General the ratification resolution may be taken first. "Sixth—That the State troops shall be removed from the State capital at once, though with all necessary precau tion for the public safety. This matter is to be under the direction of (Jen. Lindsay, of Frankfort. "Seventh—That the Republican of ficials and officers of the State guard shall have immunity from charges of treason, usurpation, court martial or any other such offenses The agreement was signed by the fol lowing: Republicans —John Marshall. Judge John W. Barr, Gen. Daniel Lindsay, T. L Edelen, Dr. T. H Banter, David W. Fairleigh. C. T. Hallard. Democrats-J. C. S. Blackburn, Rob ert J. Brec-kenridge, J. C. W. Beckham, Samuel J. Shackelford, Urey Woodson, James B. McCreary, Phillip Thompson. Early in the morning, before he had received a copy of the agreement, Gov. Taylor discussed the conditions as he understood them to be before receiving official notice, and said: "Under no circumstances will I dis cuss the agreement before a copy of it has reached me. It would lie most un fair and most discourteous for me to do so. Speaking generally, however, I would say that if an agreement can be made by which au election law will be given to the people of Kentucky through the operation of which a fair election and an honest count are assured to the citizens of the State, no personal ambi tion of mine will be allowed to stand in the way." After the three gentlemen wbo brought the agreement had retired. Gov. Taylor remained alone in his of fice with the copy of the agreement. He studied it carefully, went over its provisions in an exhaustive manner, and late in the afternoon declared that he would take no action whateyer until next day. "I wish to see my attorneys,'' he said, "and to consult with them about cer tain forms of the agreement before I announce my intention. I will not say what I intend to do until aftei I have obtained legal advice. ' The consultation of the attorneys was held that night, in Gov. Taylor's office and adjourned at a late hour. The Republican members of the Leg islature met at London that day, organ ized, passed resolutions deploring the murder of Goebel and protesting against Gov. Taylor submitting to the Louis ville compromise. It was reported that the Democratic members of the Legislature would meet at Louisville, and civil war seemed im minent. On Wednesday, Gov. Taylor delayed his decision, and strong pressure was being brought upon him to hold his office. RUSSIA has secured a mortgage on Persia by means of a new loan, and the terms of the loan put the finances of Persia and practically the country itself into the hands of the Russians, which will be a menace to the northwest l>or dcr of India, and probably be a cause cf war between Russia and England. THE AFRICAN WAR. On Thursday of last week Mr. Wynd ham made the remarkable assertion in the English House of Commons that Great Britan would have in a fortnight 180,000 regulars in South Africa, 7,000 Canadians and Australians and 26,000 South African volunteers. Of this to tal of 213,000 troops, with 452 guns, all are now there, with the exception of about 18,000 that are uow afloat. Be yond comparison this is the largest force Great Britian has ever put into the field. At the end of the Crimean war she had scraped together 80,000 men. Welling ton at Waterloo had 25,000 men. Mr. Wyndman's speech was the strongest defense the government has yet put forward as to what has been done and is being done. The general tone of the morning papers was that his figures would astonish the country. Roughly speaking only 80,000 are at the front. Ten thousand others have been lost and 10,000 are shut up at Lady smith. Excluding these, there are 70.000 troops who have not yet been in action, in addition to those at sea. Why so many effectives have not yet been en gaged, is explained by the lack of land transport and the organization of sup plies, to which Lord Roberts is devoting his experience and Lord Kitchener his genius for details. It seems as though the weight of these masses must destroy the equilibrium which now holds the British forces sta tionary wherever they are in contract with the Boer army. Lack of transport and organization will not explain adequately, why when generals at the front request reinforce ments, they get them in rather small numbers. Knowledge is slowly penetrating to London that large garrisons must be kept in Cape Colony to hold down the Cape Dutch who, as every one knows, outnumber the British residents three to one. On Friday the Government wired Buller that more troops would be sen t to him. and he began another offensive movement toward Ladysmith. On Friday night of last week Gen. Buller's army again crossed the Tugela and marched north towards Acton Homes, a village about 20 miles due west of Ladysmith. On Tuesday there was no news from Africa, and the customary message from Lord Roberts. "The situation is unchanged" was posted earlier than usual in the lobby of the War < )ffice in London. The Press Censor was sup pressing everything, but there were rumors of a battle being on near Lady smith. On Wednesday it became known that Buller's army was advancing towards Ladysmith, continually fighting. Coal Valley. John Shane made a business trip to Butler on Saturday. The family of Jerry Pond mourn the death of a vaiuble canine protector. Clarence Shane made a living trip to Hilliard on Saturday last. Miss Jessie Jenkins has gone to But ler to spend some time with her aunt, Mrs. Joseph Low. W. E. Duffy has returned to the valley to work. The cold weather of the past week made business brisk at the coal mines. Alvin Reeser has secured employment on a saw-mill near Millerstown. Farview Local Institute. Teachers!,parents and all other friends of education are kindly invited to at tend the Fairview Institute Feb IT, 1900. Organization, 1.30 p. 111. Devotional Exercises. Rev. R M. Sherrard. Singing. Address of Welcome, Miss Jennie Davis. Response, .1 A. Mechliag. Solo. Miss Adda F. Coulter. Primary Language. .1. B. Storey. The Dull Scholar, Etta Moore. Male Quartet. The Teacher. Prof. R. S. Penfield. Recitation, Miss Fannie Davis. Mixed Quartett. Compulsory Attendance. Dr. \. 1 Thomas. Duet, Frances Reet>. Dora Adams What the school should do foi the Pupil, Prof. Hamilton. . Solo, Miss May Wilson. The Teachers Influeu -.Clair Wassou. Male Quartet. Round Table conducted by A. I" Cochran. Song. COMMITTEE. WHEN Joe Sibley was making a areat hullabaloo as a Bryanite in I*9o he was supposed to be demagogical but honest. When he raises a shout as a Quayite in 1900 the first quality may remain, but the second is not discoverable. —Dis patch. A Birthday Party. Early on the morning of Feb. 3rd, the friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. John Quinn. of Middlesex twp., began to assemble at tbeir home to celebrate the birthday of Mrs. Quinn. From the north, south, east, and west they came until the house was filled to overflow ing. Then it was discovered that each on" had brought a basket filled with the substantial* of life, and the ladies soon arranged these on tables. Then a great feast took place, and even after one hundred hungry men, women and children had been fed, there were more than "twelve baskets taken up." After dinner some very fine music was discoursed on violin aud organ, by Misses Parker aud Fnlton, on the organ and Mr. Will McKibben on the violin, by Jos. McCall. After the instrumental music the company engaged in singing 23rd Psalm, and were led in prayer by Rev. W. J. Cooper, aud then all left for home feeling that they had had a good day and wishing their hostess mam more birthday returns. ONE WHO WAS THERE. IN Buenos Ayers, Sor.th America, which is in about the same latitude south. a» Ladysmith, Africa. 134 people died of sunstroke last Sunday, and hun dreds were prostrated by the heat. Sarver Station. Rev. Mr. Sloan, of Prospect, assisted the pastor of the Buffalo churcb, last week. His services, both preaching and singing, were highly acceptable and helpful. John W. Powell's closing out sale is attracting patrons for miles around. A most desirable opportunity is offer ed by the Academy here to renew com mon school studies, and also make pro gress in the higher ones, such as Latin, Greek, Algebra, Geometry, Bookkeep ing and school management. To students who so desire, free stabling is offered for their horses. Studies and school hours can, in most cases, be ar ranged to suit the trains, both towards Butler and towards Freeport The school is at the R. R. Station (Saryer ) James McCafferty, Sr., is on the sick list. Preaching services in the Westminster church next Sunday, at 11 o'clock a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Public preaching services every night this week in the M. E. church, Leasare ville(Fisk Chapel.) Monday, January 29th, 1900, a boy baby came to the home of M . and Mrs. W. N. Campbell of Leasnreville: also on Wednesday. 31st, a girl baby came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Todd. Leasnreville. Pa. WE are going in for ballot-reform, said the crooked election officer as the door of the jail opened for him. West Liberty. Mrs. Hampson Hockenberry and Miss Nellie Gallaher of Wi merton were the guests of Miss Kizzie McDeavitt, one day this week Mr and Mrs. J. M. Thompson spent Saturday with Dr. Thompson and wife Harry Kelly of Worth twp. parsed through town the other day. Lewis Castor has been on the sick list. Mr. Tom Moore was home, attending his sister's wedding. Warren McDeavitt and daughter were at Slippery Rock Saturday. John and Carl Grossman took a nice drove of cattle away last week Oliver Murphy of Worth twp wears a very broad smile. It's a boy. Mr. Sam McConnell was here on busi ness Friday. James Grossman visited friends at Slippery Rock recently. No preaching at the U. P.Church next Sabbath. T. H. Hines is the happiest man in this vicinity. It is a boy. Miss Lnlu Staff has returned home after a long absence. Some very warm political discus- i >us have taken place lately. We hope tint the National Guard will not have to be called out to settle it. Miss Clara Moore of this place and Mr. Downs of Slipperyrock were united in marriage, Thursday of last week. Congratulations to you. Paul Croll came home from school lately, on account of sickness. He is able to return again. F HOIIIIS. J. C. Keefer, formerly of Clarion Co., has bought the old Black farm east of Bonus and the producing wells thereon, and has been occupying it for some months past. William Gates and son of Foxburg have opened a blacksmith shop at Bo nus. They are first class workmen and the oil excitement keeps them very busy at present. Miss Mina McGinnis'of His Points is visiting Mrs. John Garner. Hugh Hill of Venango county and Wiu. Garner of Glenora are working at the Kramer saw mill on the M. H. Adams farm. I'lano. Miss Mintie Weigle of West Liberty is visiting friends in this place. Miss Annie Wimer, of Slippery Rock is visiting Cora Lawrence, west of town. Herbert Fisher is pumping for Sam uel Allen, who has gone to Ohio to at tend the funeral of his aunt, Mrs Har per. A number of our young folks attended the dance at Plummer Cooper's, last week. King Lawrence, and family, visited his sister, Mrs. Neely, Saturday even ing. W. F. McCullough, and family at tended church at Prospect last week. Nearly nil the Jitilj." folks here have the whooping cough. Lewis Martsolf and son, of isle, are moving a rig from the St Clair farm to the Taylor farm near Portersville, for M. B. Finn easy. Mrs Herbert Fisher visited Mrs. Geo. Allen one day last week. Henry Kirchner and family visited relatives here recently. Some of our yonng folks, spent a very enjoyable time at the home of G. A Hilliard, one evening last week. Miss Annie Vogan visited her sister. Mrs. Edward McKean, of Rose Point, over Sabbath. m:\THs. CURRIE— At her home at Coal Centre. Pa Jan. 190". Mrs. George Cnr rie, formerly of Cherry twp. WALTER—At her home in Jefferson twp. Jan. -2H. 1900, Miss Mary Ann Walter, aged •>•> year-. HILLIARD—At his home in Bntler, Feb. 2, 1900, Washington Hillianl. aged 60 years. His death was caused l»y _ pneumonia, his wife anil several children survive him. HARBISON At her home in Jefferson twp. Feb. •">, 1900. Miss Belle Harbi son aged (55 years. SHUSTER —At his home near Sarver Station. Feb. 1. 1900, Jacob Shuster. aged 80 years. BARTLEY—At her home in Parker twp.. Feb. (>. 1900, Miss Jane Bartley, aged about 50 years, and daughter of Dixon Bartley, who is now left alone. LEFEVRE~At his home in Jefferson twp.. Feb. (>. 1900, John Lefevre. Sr.. aged years. GRUBBS—At the home of her son. J L. in Pittsburg. Feb. <>. I*oo. Mrs. Emily Grobbs. She was a native of Bntler bnt moved to Pittsburg twenty years ago. SUMMERS—At Billiard. Jan. 29, I'JOO. of bronchitis, James, son of William Snmmers, aged !» months. The interment was in Mt. Calvery Lutheran Cemetery. Clarion county. HARPER—At her home in Connoque nessing twp.. January 31, 1900. Mrs. Hannah Morrison Harper nee Witte, aged 09 years. She was taken to Bryan Ohio for bur ial where her husband Rey. Winfield Harper was buried many years ago. She leaves one son W. W. Harper of Connoquenesssing twp. and one daugh ter Mrs. Annie Kampf of Colorado Springs Colo. Deceased was a consis tent member of the M. E. church. MECHLING—In this place, at the resi dence of his nephew, Col. William T. Mechling. on Sunday last, February 4, 1900. Mr. Thomas Mechling, aged .S3 years. 5 months and 4 days. Thomas Mechling was born in Butler Ang. :»0,18115, and was. without doubt, our oldest citizen horn here, unless our present Mrs. Anne Eliza Orr. nee Pnrvi ance. was also born in this place. He was the youngest child of Jacob Mechling, Sr. one of the pioneers of this town and county, and was born in a house that stood on the Diamond where now stands the building occupied by the law offices of Newton Black, R P. Scott and others. The old building was a noted hostelry for many of the first years of Butler, known as tlie Mechling Hotel. The founder, Jacob Mechling, Sr. was one of the leading citizens of the Co. and one of its first 8 Commissioners, 1803, and its second Representative in the Legislature of the State, 1805-0-7-8. The earliest recollection the writer of this has of Thomas was as a merchant in a store with his brother Philip that stood on the corner where now stands the Butler County National Bank. Af terwards he followed the river for some time, as clerk we believe on a steam boat. When oil was discovered he went to the upper fields and followed the development down to when it reached Jefferson Centre this conuty. Near here as it happened, he owned a fine body of land. This he developed with considerable success. He also built a fine residence on this farm and lived there until he came back to this town to live with relatives. He was never married. Was a man of singular independence of character. No one ever had to doubt his views on any matter of public interest. Strictly honest in 'ill his dealings and at all times outspoken in the defense of the right he was re spected by all as a man of truth and in tegrity. • rp The services over his remains on lues day last were conducted by Rev. Bar row of the Episcopal church and Rev. Oiler of the Presbyterian church and were very interesting. The remains were deposited in the Lutheran South cemetery alongside of his parents and other relatives lying there. His par ents were Lutheran and he was raised in that church. Withdrawal. Chicora, Pa., Feb. Gtii, 1900 Mr. Editor, Dkar Sir:—Having submitted my name to the Republicans of this county as a candidate for As sembly I have been occasionally meet ing members of the party from different sections and from many of these I l«arn that the average sentiment seems to be that so long as our borough has the honor of furnishing the representative in Congress for this district we ought not to expect additional legislative honors Therefore in deference to this sentiment yon will ob'ige me by withdrawing my name as a legislative candidate at this time # To those friends who gave me their confidence and promise of support I re turn mv sincere thanks. M. B. Mcßride Is often a warning that the liver Is torpid or inactive. More serious E.V troubles may follow. For a prompt, L>l efficient cure of Headache anil all fejj liver troubles, take PMH® |j While they rouse the liver, restore 3 full, regular action of the bowels, H they do not gripe or pain, do not gj irritate or inflame the internal organs, but have a positive tonic effect. 25c. ra at all druggists or by mail of fjj C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass. Time to secure bargains in Optical goods, Diamonds, Watches, Chairs, Rings, Clocks, Silverware, &c. l'rices have been advanced in all these lines b«t as we hive a good supply on hand, bought at the old prices, we will sell at extraordinary b-irgains considering the pieseut market until our present stock is reduced. We also sell Cameras, Photo Supplies, Edison and Columbia Talking Machines and Records. R. L. KIRKPATRICK, Jeweler and Graduate Optician- Next to Court House, BUTLER BUSINESS COLLEGE. COURSES. I —Amanuensis Shorthand. 3 —Reporter's Shorthand. 3 —Practical Book-keeper's. 4 —Expert Accountant's. s—Music.5 —Music. 5--English. TEACHERS. Three Professional, Two Assistants and Another Professional Coming. SCHOOL NOW IN SESSION. DAY AND NIGHT Send for our New Illustrated Catalogue and Circulars. They will open your ] eyes. Note the large number of our i past graduates and students who are filling responsible positions. Send for circular telling how to get a position. WATCH THIS SPACE. A. F. REGAL, Prin., Butler Business College i 31Q 327 S. Main St., Butler. Pa. . I Advertise in the CITIZEN. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS SHERIFF'S SALES. By virtue of sundry writs of Yen. Kx.. 1 i- ; la. Le\. la.. Sn\. issued out of the Court «.? Common Pleas of Butler Co-. Pa., and to mc directed, there urifl beexpose.l to public sale , at the Court House in the Nirough of Butler. Oil Friday, March 2nd, A. D. 1900, at 1 o'clock, p. tij.. the following described j properties, to-wit: F. D. No. '«.• and si. March Term. 1900. W. H. I.usk and W. A. .v F. J. l-'orquer. Att ys. All the right, title, interest and claim of : | tit-urge W Black and James I Black of. in | ' and to all that certain piece or lot of land. | situated in Butler borough. Butler county. ; Pa., hounded as follows, to-wit: On the 1 north by lot of Flora B Davis, on the east by lot of J F Moore's heirs. 011 the south by lot , of Isabella Kichey. and on the west by Fair | view avenue, fronting forty-live feet on said , ! FAirvlew avenue and extending back the ; same width ninety-two and feet: having | . thereon erected a two story frame dwelling • j house. | Seized ami taken in execution as the prop- i erty of Oeorge W Black and James I Black at the suit of Solomon Stamm. et al. F. !». No. S4. S"», sr». 0:;. March Term. ItiOo. 1 Tlnnnpson & Son.Williams Mitchell. Attorneys. j All the right, title, interest and claim of ' Isaac Lefever of. in and to all that certain j ! piece or parcel of land, situated in Jefferson 1 township. Butler county. Pa., bounded as I follows, to-wit: Adjoining lands Samuel j Cooper's heirs. B. Yeager's heirs, a puidic j . road leading from Saxon burg to Saxon Sta, | j F.lizabetli Tyson, et al: containing one bun- : | died .forty acres, having thereon erected two I 1 two story frame houses, bank barn and out- ; buildings. ! \ LSO Of, in and to all that certain piece ! or parcel of land, situated in Wintield town- | i ship. Butler county. Pa., hounded as follows. ; to-wit: John Flemming's heirs. Henry i Smith. Jacob Ader. a public road leading | from Saxon burg to Saxon station, et al:con- I taining twenty acres, more or less. Seized and taken in execution as the prop erty of Isaac Lefever at the :»ult of Jacob Ader. et al. E. D. No. 07 March Term, 1000. W.I). Bran don. Attorney. All the right, title, interest and claim of George Currie. and Penina J. Currie of. In and to all that certain piece <»r parcel of land, situated in Zelienople F.x. Jackson township. Butler county Pa., liounded as fol lows. to-wit: 011 the north by Walnut street, on the east by lot No. 1-B>. on the south by Alley "B M ." and on the west by lot No. 141 in the same plan of lots, having a frontage of forty feet-011 Walnut street and extending back preserving the same width | one hundred and twenty feet to said alley and being lot No. 140 in plan of lots of /.elic— nople Kx tension CJo's. addition to said boro. having thereon erected a frame house and out buildings. Seized and taken in execution as the prop erty of ( ieorge Currie and Penina J. Currie 1 at the suit of James McGllchrist for use. E. I>. No. G1 March Term 11100. \V. A. & F. J. Fonjuer. Attorney. All the right, title, interest and claim of Elizabeth S'erty and George W. N erty of. 111 and to all that certain piece or lot of land, situated in Millerstown Boro. Butier county. Pa., bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a stake on the north side of Central ave nue and running northwardly along lot No one hundred thirty-f°ur feet to an alley; 1 tlience along said alley tifty feet west ward ly to a stake, the northeast corner, of lot No. tlicnce southwardly nloug said lot No .ci » one hundred ihirty-four feet to the north line of Central avenue; thence eastwardly along said Central avenue fifty feet to the place of beginning. See mortgage book »i>. page 221. having thereon erected a frame ! house, stable and out buildings. Seized and taken in execution as the prop erty of Elizabeth Yerty and George N\ . erty at the suit of 11. C. Litzinger. 1 E. I>- No. SI. March Term. 1!WI. Mc.lutikin & (ialbn-alh Attorneys. All the right, title, interest and claim of Koliert Moore of. in and to all that certain . piece or parcel of land, situated in Muddy creek township. Hntler county. I'a . bounded as follows to-wit: On tlie north by lands of ; E .1 Moore formerly lssac Moore, on the east by lands of \V. s. M.»ne formerly I'eter tirieve. on the south by lands of heirs of 1 John W. Wlnier. and ui the west by lands of . J. V. Met lynionds formerly .lames McC'ly -1 monds containinjr one hundred seventy-six acres more or less: having thereon erected a fr ime house bank barn and out buildings. I Seized and taken in execution as the prop erty of liobert Moore at the suit of James M. [ Burton, admr. of Ella Burton, dee'd. E. D. No. «>. March Term. 1W». K. McJunkin Attorney. All theiright.title.interest and claim of Win 1\ Wiskenjan of. in and to all mat certain piece or parcel of land, situated in * Hilton township. Butler county.l'a.. bounded as fol lows to-wit: On the north by lands of Ueo. Holm's heirs, and John Walker, east by lands of Ueorire Itohii hi-irs. and Itear t'reek road, lands of Mary 11. Kline formerly Mary ('ampbell.and Saxonburg road and I'fttsburg road, south by lands of John l.oucks. and on the west by lands of Charles I'fabe and Bull <-reek road; containing ninety acres more or less, having thereon erected a frame house i barn and out buildings. Seized and taken in execution as the prop erty of W1 iliarn I". Wiskeinan at the >uit of Thomas McGuire for use of Mary Ellen Jack. E. D. No. March Term. I'.KX). W. A. &F. J. Korquer. Att'ys. All the right, title, interest and claim of Ada M l.emmon and James l,onimi)ii, known also as James 1' l.emmon. of. in and to all that certain piece or lot of laud, situated in Millerstown boro. Butler county. I'a, bound id as follows, to-wit: On the north by an alley, on the east by lo; of Mrs. Catherine ' Ford, 011 the south l>y Front street and on S the \v st by lot of Mrs. Catherine Ford: . fronting thirty-eight feet oil Front street and extending back one hundred feet to said ;i 1 ley. See mortgage book .">7. page 127. hav ; ing thereon erected a frame house, stable, and outbuildings. Seized and taken in execution as the prop erty of Ada M Lcmruon and Jatnes l.emmon. ■ who Is known aslo as James I' l.emmon. at , the suit of III' I.itzinger. E D. No. !H. March Term. I'.KXI. Andrew t;. Williams, Att'y. All the right, title, interest and claim of E .1 Streeter of. in and to all that certain piece oi parcel of land, situated in Adams twp, Butler county. I'a, bounded as follows, to wit: On the north by lands of A F Winner, east by lands A I Winner, formerly Kobt Davidson, south by lands of Benjamin • Douthett's heirs, west ;>y lands of Mary .1 Heighner and .1 l\ I' Davis: containing eighty-one acres, more or less, having there on erected a frame house, barn and out buildings. together with the land appurten ant for road to aforesaid described premises as conveyed by deed dated June sth. Isic'. from Fred Fleissner et ux, recorded ill Deed book lis. page saving, reserving, and ex cepting however out of the said premises the right of way to the Failed National tias Co, recorded in deed bonk lis. page 17; also land described in deed from E I Streeter to the I' •V \Y Ky Co, recorded in deed book 17; i. page ■MS. Seized and taked in execution as the prop erty of E J Streeter at the suit of Alex Mitchell, ailm'r of Agnes Otto, dee'd. E. 1). No. 53 and 71, March Term. IdOH. Painter Murrin. Att'ys. All tlie right, title, interest and claim of Henry .I Nigh of. in and to all that certain piece or parcel of lajul, situated in Summit township, Butler county, I'a. bounded as fol lows.' to-wit: Beginning at the southeast corner of lands of I'eter .Nigh; thence south I i>s 7."i deg. west U>l perches to t post: thence north ."•deg east 147 perches to a stone heap, by lands of John and Henry Keim; tlience south slides east U.H perches to a post, by 1 lands of I' Unebaugh; thence south 1 deg ' east SJ.S perches to a post, by lands of I'eter Nigh; thence south N:i deg west li.H perches to a post at the head "f the spring; tlience south 2 deg east 12 perches to a post, by lands of i'eter Nigh; ilience north ss cleg east li.l perches to a post, by lands of I' Nigh: t hence south 1 deg east ;>l.."> De-relies to the place of beginning: contaning eighty eight acres, having th-reon erected a frame house, barn and outbuildings. Seized and taken in execution as the prop erty of llenry .1 Nigh at the suit of John licrg ,t I 'o., for use of .1 II Thompson, et al. F.. D. No. March Term. WOO. W. 11. I.usk. Attorney. All the right, title, interest and claim of Mrs M A Beatt v and Emma Beatt.V of. ill and to all that centaiu piece or lot of laud, situ ated in Falrview boro. Butler county, I'a. bounded as follows, to-wit: On the north by lot of I' K Bollnger. on the east by an alley, on the south by public road leading from l-airview to I'etrolia and on the west by public road leading from Butler to I'arker; having I hereon erected a frame house, stable and out buildings. I Seized and taken in execution as the prop erty of Mrs M A Beatty and Emma Beatty at the suit of Frank II Laird for use of Ella Sherwood, guardian of Ella \ . MeKiuncy. ; F.. D No. March Term. lflOO, Stephen Cummings. Attorney. All the right, title, interest and claim of George C Timbtin of. in and to all that cer tain piece or lot of land, situated in Butler boro. Butler county. I'a. bounded as follows, to-wit: On the north by an alley, on the east 'v lot of George A Tim hi in.on the south by We'sl street and on the west by lot of now . No. 111, March Term. I'.m E. McJuuklil, Attoriu y. All ihe right, title, inters! and claim of li. i J Mc.Milllli of. ill and to all that certain piece or parcel of land, situaied in Summit town -1 ship. Butler county. I'a, boundi'd is follows, to-wit: On the north by lands of A Kedick. on the east by lands of Matthew Keck, on tlie south by lands of Andy Yost, and on the ' «est by lands of A Kedick: containing tifty acres, more or less, having thereon erected a frame house and outbuildings. Seized and taken in execution as the prop erly of I! .1 Mi Mlllin at the suit of John Keily for use now for use of Caroline Keck. E. D, No. :i7, March Term, 19U0. W. D. Bran- j don, Attorney. ( All the right, tit ie, interest and claim of ti M Hughes, of, in and to all that certain piece 1 or parcel of land, situated 111 Venango town- 1 shin. Bufclcr county. I'a. bounded as follows, to-wit: On the north by lands of Leonard Smith, Amos Seaton. and widow Addleinan's assigns, east by lands of Blair heirs, and 1 William Stalker, on the south by lands nf 11 > C Wilson, and oil the west by lands of >» ll- Ij am and liobert Coeheran: containing one 1 hundred and thirty-seven acivs. more or j J less, haying thereon erected a one and one- j * half story frame dwelling house, barn and | outbuildings. I , Seized and taken in execution as the prop- ' I erty Of G M Hughes at the suit of 1* D Gel- « j baeh. j c iK. I) So. 77, March term, lUOO. W. Bran- ' | don. Attorney. All the right, titie, interest and elalm of .1 1 II Flemniing of, in and to all that certain * 1 |iieeu or parcel of land, situated in Ibiflalo j I township, Hut ler county. I liouiided as fol- | lows, to-wit s Iti'giniiiug at i post on line < f t Klliott; thence by lot No. •"> north » deg east 7fi.1l perches to a post; thence by the same south 1.7.% de# east U perches to .t ! ' jtheu'eby the -■* <■ north di g east .! | perches to a post; tlience i»y the >amc north , ' 1.<5 (leg west 11.0 perches to a p";t. thence by , , tin same north deg e.i-t perches to i a post; t hence by lands of W illlani I leininim: , i south :tl.sdeg west perches to a stone: j n thence south deg west -V perches to a stone; thence by the same 4 perches to a stone: thence by the same deg west 42.G pe re lies t<> a stone: thence l»y lands of lieorge Simmer** and Flliatt \ve>t 1..J deg w« >t ss.'JTt pen* lit n to a jr<>st. the place of beginning: containing tifty-seven acres, strict measure; having thereon erected a frame lim-se. barn and outbuildings. eed and taken in « ut ion as tin- prop ertyof.l II I'lemmlng at the suit of Butler Savinfs Bank. K . F No. IJ7 and UK March Term. 11«*». W. D. Brandon. Attorney. All the right, title, interest and claim of William Mc Bell of. in and to all that certain piece or parcel of land, situated in Mercer township. Butler county. Pa. l»ounded as fol lows. to-wit: Beginning at a post; thence north 1 dec west bv l&ndsof Saxnuol Brahaxn perches !•» a : t hence north •»*.♦ de< east by lands ««f James Barnes 71 perches to a ]H»st: thence north 1 deg west by lands of same 71 perches to a post: thence south *'.» deg east i»y lands «*f James Shields 50.3 perches to chest nut: thence south 1 deir east lands of James 9 Shields 113 perches t" a post: t hence souths 9 (leg west by lauds of .lollti L llt»gg 121.-i perehes to the place of l»e --givuiing: containing "»2 acres and n'» perehes: and also that certain strip contiguous to and I elonging to the same tract described as fol low- Iteginning at a stone at the northeast corner «»f said lot: thence south II."» deg west by lands of Wm Ale Bell 53perches to :i stone; tfience north sr..f»deir west by lands of John L Hogg and Kll/atieth. his wife. -Mi.'i perches ton post: thence north .'l.sdeg east by lands of Samuel Braham perches to* a post: thence south deg east by lands of same perches to the place of beginning: con taining twelve acre»». strict measure: having thereon erected a frame house, barn and outbuilding, mostly cleared and In a fair sratc of cultivation*. Seised and taken in execution the prop erly of William Mc Hell at the suit of .1 R Black Co. for use et al. SHERIFFS SALES. By virtue of writs of Fi. Fa. issued out of theVourt of Common Pleas of Butler coun ty. Pa., and to me directed, there will be ex ]M»sed to public sale, at the court house, in the borough of Butler. Pa., on Saturday,the ioth Day of Feb A D. 1900, at 1 o'cl(H*k ]>. m.. the following described property, to-wit: K. I>. No. 7 s . March term. 1900. W. D. Brandon, Att'y. All the right, title, interest and claim of Peter Sclienck. of. in and to all that certain pleee or lo of land situated in the borough of Butler. Butler county. Pa., bounded as follows, to-wit: On the north by Jefferson street, on the east by Bluff street, on the south by an alley, and on the west by lot of H. Schneideman: with large two-story frame house containing 10 rooms with frontage of 7i» feet on Jefferson street. I*o feet deep; also an office building of two rooms. ALSO Of. in and to all that certain piece , or lot of land, situated in the lx»rough of Butler, Butler county. Pa. bounded as fol lows. to-wit: On tin 4 north by W Jefferson street, on the east by lot. of 11 Schneideman, on the south by an alley and on the west by lot of (ieorge \ ogeley heirs feet frontage on Jefferson street "by ISO feet deep, with large two-storv double frame house contain i ing 6 rooms with attic, cellar under whole i house and outbuildings. ALSO—is)f, in and to all that certain piece or lot of land, situated in the borough of Butler. Butler county. Pa. bounded :is fol lows, to-wit: On the north by lot of George Munch, on the east by Bluff street, on tlie south by West Jefferson street, and on the west by lot of William Bauer sti feet fronting on W Jefferson street and i"> feet deep with two-story frame house containing ti rooms and outbuildings. ALSO Of. in and to all t hat certain piece or lot of land, situated in the borough of Butler. Butler county. Pa. bounded as fol lows, to-wit: On the north by an alley, on the east by lot of Robert lowser, on the south by W'est North street, and on the west by lot of Robert Burkhalter fronting ">0 feet oil North street and 160 feet deep with two story frame house containing i rooms, frame stable and other outbuildings. ALSO—Of. in and to all that certain piece or lot of land, situated in the borough of Butler, Butler county. Pa. bounded as fol lows, to-wit: On the north by East Jeffer son street, on the east by property of John Niggle, on the south by Kittanning street, and on the west by Jefferson and Kittanning streets fronting 2.V) feet on Jefferson and Kit tanning streets. s."> feet deep at east end and ti feet deep at west end.containing a l - story frame house with i» rooms and other out buildings. ALSO—Of. in and to all that certain piece or lot of land, situated in the borough of Butler. Butler county. Pa, bounded as fol lows. to-wit: Oil the north by Clay street, on the east by an alley, on the south by lot of M C Rockensteln, and on the west by Broad street. Double lot 100 feet fronting on Broad street by 11M) feet deep. Seized and taken in execution as the nroperty of Peter Sclienck at the suit of Philip Gelbach in trust. TEUMS Ol' SALE The following must l>e strictly complied with when property is st ricken down. 1. When the plaintiff or other lien creditor becomes the purchaser, the costs on the writ must be paid, and a list of the liens, includ ing mortgage searches on the property sold, together with such Hen creditor's receipt* for the amount of the proceeds of the sale or such port ion t hereof as lie may claim, must be furnished the Sheriff. 'J. All bills must be paid in full. •i. All sales not settled immediately will be continued until one o'clock. P. M., of the next Friday at which time all property not settled for will again be put up and sold at t he expense and risk of the person to whom first sold. •See Purdon's Digest, 9th edition, page 440, and Smith's Forms, page .'isl. THOMAS K. HOON, Sheriff. Sheriff's Otlice. But ler. Pa.. Feb. f>tli. UN*). REGISTER S NOTICES. The Register hereby gives notice that the following accounts of executors, adminis trators and guardians have been tiled in this office according to law. and will be pre sented to Court for confirmation and allow ance on Saturday, the loth day of March, 1900. at 9 A. M.. of said day: 1 Final account of o P Graham, adminis trator of O 11 P Graham, deceased, late of Cranberry township. 'Z Final account of Margaret J Garvey, ex ecutrix of Wm Garvey, deceased, late of Muddycreek township. 3 First and final account of G W Meals and L K Shira, executors of Wm M Shira, deceas eil. late of Washington township. 4 Final account of S W McCollough. ad ministrator of Julia Kamerer. deceased, late of Butler borough. First, partial and distribution account of John C Moore, executor of Daniel Heck, de ceased, late of Centre township. t» First and final account of Robert S Frazier. Adm'r C T A of D K Frazier. de ceased. late of Muddycreek township. 7 Second and final account of Samuel O Kamerer. executor of John I> Kamerer, de ceased, late of Concord township. s Second and final account of A G and Elizabeth Fredrick, administrators of Adam M Fredrick, deceased, late of Summit town ship. 9. First and final account of Samuel A Leslie and Jacob Fredlcy, executors of John Fredley, deceased, late of Middlesex town ship. in Final account of James S Robinson, ad ministrator of.Thomas Kobinson, deceased, late of Cranberry township. II First and final account of <,! G Shannon, executor of Joun L Shannon, deceased, late of Connoouenesslng township. VZ Final account of c D Albert, adminis trator of Gertrude Gerlach. deceased, late of Connoqueuessing township. lit Final account of Kilyon Moyer, executor of Susan Boyer. deceased, late of Jackson township. U Final account of Casper Ort. executor of Anna B Ort, deceased, late of Butler borough. I~> Final account of Daniel 11 Sarver, adm'r (' T A of Mary Sarver. deceased, late of Buf falo township. hi Final account of II Hook, executor of w L Book, deceased, late of Allegheny town ship. l r First and final account of Henry Peroe, administrator of Dorothea Kradel, deceased, late of Summit township. IS First and partial account of John H Keister and J G Kennh'k, executors of John Keister. deceased, late of Sllpperyrock town ship. •19 Final account of Curtis S Pearcc and Mary J Stlefel, executors of David E Pearcc, deceased, late of Butler township. Final account of John E Thrower and Thomas A Thrower, executors of Matthew Thrower, deceased, late of Clinton township. 21 First account of George Martin, testa mentary trustee of Wm Douthett. deceased, late of Forward township. Final account of Magdalena Kemner. adm'xCTA of Jacob Hertz, deceased, fate of Butler borough. 'S.I Final account of George Martin execu tor of Wm Douthett, deceased, late of For ward township. First and linal account of Hulda Keith, administratrix of Frank Rcith, deceased, late of Winfield townshin. £*> Final account of Harry L Fisher, ad ministrator of Joseph Fisher, deceased, late of Butler lM>rough. Final account of John A Gelbach, ad ministrator R c Yates, deceased, late of Adams township. •.'T Final account of Peter Ehrman, guar dian of Lecetta A Hartzel, minor child of George llartzel, deceased, late of Jackson township. jis First and final account of Wm II Logan and Florence Logan, executors of Emma Loiran, deceased,late of Middlesex township. :.'9 First and filial account of Win II Logan and Florence Logan, administrators of John H Logan, deceased, late of Middlesex town ship. .'JO First partial account of Bridget Dougan. executrix of Matthew Dougan,deceased, late of Oakland township. :;i First and tinal account of G F Easley and Bracken Gibson, executors of Hugh fi Elliott, deceased, late of Buffalo township. First and final account-of E E Maiirhoff. adm'r C T A et D B N of Martha Chr Neher. (h'ceased. late of Saxonburg. ;>{ Final account of A L Cooper, adminis trator of Pearson Covert, deceased, late of Brady township. Final account of John S Williams, exec utor of Catharine Kay lor, deceased, late of Falrview township. .V> Final account of Wm 11 Walker, admin istrator of John II Love, deceased, late of t linton township. Final account of Joshua J McCandless. guardian of Everett K Stamm. minor child of John 11 Stamm. deceased, late of Franklin township. '.i7 First and final account of J W Glossner, ' administrator of Johanna Higgle, deceased, j late of Karns City borough. > First and partial account of John A | Scott, executor of Stanley li Moor head, de ceased. late of Falrview township. ;*.» Partial a unit of Solomon Dunbar, ex ecutor of Jesse E Miller, deceased, late of Forward township. 4<» First and partial account of Robert I Kidd, administrator of James < rJswe|l de ceased, late of Adams township. 41 l-'ii'S and final account of John lluiui, e\ecutor of George Louis Helm, deceased, lateof Winfield towship. i:; Final account of Elizabeth J Weir, ad ministratrix of A D Weir, deceased, late of lluffalo township. M Final account of N J Criley, executor of Annie M Morall, deceased, late of Butler borough. 14 Final account of Mary A Seaman, ad ministratrix of W V Seaman, deceased, late of Penii township. 4*> First and final account of Charles P Wagner and John Boelim, adin'rs c T A of II I* Conrad Wagner, dece ised, late of For ward township. >«; Final account of Thomas M Bell, ad ministrator of Patton Hell, deceased, late of Washington township. 17 Final U'vount of N C McCollough. guar- | clian «»f Julia L Kamerer.minor child of John . l» Kamerer. deceased. late of Con cor J town- t ship. Filial ;n*count of Daniel Wallet, guar- , dlan of Amelia Wagner. minor child of | Barbara WaKiu'r, deceast d, late of Jefferson i tovi nsblp. »*• Final a.v.mnt nf Wm F.i<-h<>ltz. »*\eouU)r i «»f «.*•«> Is 1..U1K. deceased, late of /elieiiopie. First and final account of M \ Kellly. administrator of Julia A Mulligan. dece:is«Hi. late f Dak land township. M First and uartlal a count of Solomon nuubar.executiir of Je-»se F. Miller, deceased late of Forward township. 5,' First and tinal account of Mrs Louisa Miller, administratrix «»f (ieorge 1' Millet, deceased. late of < Minion townshin. S3 i ln« account <-f Bllen lieNftnarrti aflin'r 1» I! N. ' TA of Joiui Doogboitj, ceased, late of Adams township. "»l Final account of Charles Mettler. ad bttratoi •>f Salome Mtlltei, dfccimj, Isto ! «»f Fairvlew borough. V> Final account of Sarah E Rellly. ad- j xiiiuistratrlx of Mary A Keilly. deceased, late of Douegal township. ."*> Final account of I'resley Duncan, ad ministrator of >idney M Wethl, deceased, late of Zellenople borough. .*>7. Final ace mm of C. R. DilTenhacher. e\ecutt-r of the estate of Mrs. I>. C. Munt/. late of /.ellenople. W. J. ADAMS. Register j "WIDOWS APPRAISEMENTS." The following widow's appraisements of > personal property and real estate set apart ; for the l teue ii t of the widows of decedents} have been filed in the office of the Clerk j of the Orphans' Court of Butler County, viz: j To the widow of Robert Davison. personal property $300.00 To the widow of Michael Bogan.fierson a 1 property 306.00 i To the widow of D. S. Hawk, personal property 300.00 To the widow of Daniel McMackin. personal property tSM.ttt j To the widow of Martin F. Thompson. personal and real property 196.01 To the children of Pearson Covert. personal property 300.00 All persons interested in the above ap praisements will take notice tliat they will i>e presented for confirmation t< the Orphans Court "f Butler count v. Fa., on Saturday, the 10th day of March. A. D . IWOO. and if 110 ex ceptions be tiled they will be confirmed ab solutely. WILLIAM P. TURNER. Clerk O. C. Clerk's Office. Feb. .Mil. 1000. ROAD AND BRIDGE REPORTS. Notice K hereby Riven that the following i-oatl ami bridges have been confirmed nisi by the Court and will be presented on the first Saturday of March term. l'.**o, being the loth day of said month, and if no exceptions art'filed they will be confirmed absolutely. U. n. No. I. December Term, lss".'. In re petition of citizens of Adams township, for a public road to lead from a point on lands of James i >rr 011 the Five Degree road to a point on line of lands of L. O. Hays and James Perry, on the Three Degree road. September nth. lS'.lit. viewers were appointed by the Court, and on December tith. Isiiit. re|xirt of viewers filed, stating that the proposed road i> IHM'f—lly and laying out the same for public use. Conditional damages In the sum of 525.00 assessed to L. O. llavs. Now. Decem ber 9th. lsyp. approved and fix width of road at afect. Notice to be given according to rules of Court. BY THE COURT. l>. I). No. 3. December Term. 1899. In re petition of citizens of Clay twp.. for a public road, beginning it a point on the St. John's road and leading to a point on the Barron road on or near lands of John Qulgley. September 7th. !>9!l. viewers were appointed by tin Court, and on December port of viewers filed in favor of the proposed road and laying out the same for public use. Damages assessed as follows: Mrs. M. M. Mc- Connfll. $73.00: W. A. £ Mrs. 11. B. Wick. Si.'i.oit. Decemlier 9th. 1N99, approved and fix width of road at- Jio feet. Notice to IK? given according to rules of Court. BY THE COURT. R. D. No. 5, December term. 1599. In re petition of citizens of Slipperyrock township for a county bridge over Armstrog Run on the Centrevilie and Grove City road. Sep tember 19th, ISM 9. viewers were •appointed by the Court and November 11th. 1599. report of viewers tiled in favor of the proposed bridge. December 9th, I*!H. approved. Notice to be given according to rules of Court and to be laid before the Grand Jury at next term. BY THE COURT. Certified from the record this sth day of February. 1*99. WILLIAM P. TURNER. Clerk O. C. Clerk's Notice in Bankruptcy In the District Court of the United States ! for the Western District of Pennsylvania. , John Henry Foreht. of butler, Butler Coun ty. Pennsylvania, a bankrupt under the Act <>'f Congress of July L. 1808, having applied for a full discharge from all debts provable against his estate under said Act. notice is hereby given to all known creditors and other persons in interest, to appear before the said Court at Pittsburg.in said District.on the 21st day of February, MX), at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the said petitioner should not l»e granted. WILLIAM T. LINDSEV, Clerk. In the i>istrk*t Court of the Unit ed States lor tlie Western District of Pennsylvania. Int lie matter of j Samuel Allen, -Xo. in Bankruptcy. Bankrupt. \ To the creditors of Samuel Allen, of Franklin township, in the county of Butler and district aforesaid, a bankrupt. Notice Is hereby given that on the 25th day of January. A. D. 1900. the said Samuel Allen was duly adjudicated bankrupt: and that the first meeting of his creditors will be held at the office of J. W. Hutchison, Referee in Bankruptcy. No. 114 N. W. Diamond. But ler. Pa., on the 12th day of February, A. I). 1900, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, at which time the said creditors may attend, prove their claims, appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt, and transact such other business as may properly come before such meeting. J. W. HUTCHISON, Referee in Bankruptcy. f January Mth, 1900. In tlie* District Court of the Unit ed States for the Western Dtetriet of Pennsylvania. In the matter of Fred Rauscher & Curtis C. Shira, late partners, under firm No. 2SI in Bankruptcy. P name and style of Rauscher & Shira, and Individually. To the creditors of Fred Rauscher and Curtis C. Sldra. late partners under firm name and style of Rauscher \ Shira. and Individually, » of Butler, in the County of Butler, and dis trict aforesaid, bankrupts. Notice is hereby given that J. l>. Marshall, Trustee of the above estate, has filed his final account, and that there will be a meet ing of tin' creditors of the said estate on Tuesday, the 20th day of February, A. D. 1900. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the of fice of J. W. Hutchison, Referee in Bank ruptcy. No. 114 N. W. Diamond, Butler. Pa., at which time the said creditors may attend, prove their claims, file exceptions to Trus tee's report, and transact such other busi ness as may properly come before said meet ing. J. W. HUTCHISON, Referee in Bankruptcy. January 27th. 1900. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE- Letters of admistration C. T. A. on the estate of Festus Roberts, the late firm. The business formerly conducted by the J late firm will be ill the future conducted i by the said new firm, under the firm 11 name of Sproull Bros.J. B. Sproull re 1 tiring. ' E, G. SI'ROULt, JAMES A. SI*ROUM, JOHN B. SPROULI, Dec. 30th. 1899. Boyer, Pa. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Letters of administration on the estate of Jane Brown, dee'd . late of Slippery rock twp., Butler Co., IV., having l»een granted to the undersigned, all persons knowing themselves indebted to saiil estate will please make immediate pay ment, and ally having claims against said estate will present tlietn duly authenticated for settlement to SARAH BROWN", Adm'x., Wick P. 0., liutler Co., I'a. J. D. MCJUNKIW Att'y. Butler, Pa., l>ec. 23, 1899. NOTICE. \oti.-o is givm that :tt :t meeting of t 1A«• lloarti of directors<»f tin* ltutler Borough ><*hool District. I'a.. held «>Ti January 9tn. if*»o, at their regular pl«*ce of nwt'tiup, the said Hoard of Dirt*.-tors said school dls- , trici signified a dwlre to Increase the itidebt edu*»ss «»f said school district of Butler through two per centum ot, the last preced ing a«>s«**Hrd valuation of the taxable prop erty in said district, f«»r the purpose of pur chasing grounds. for erecting hulldhigs. for the payment of a debt contracted in furnish- } ing grounds and erecting buildings. for com- t pleting improvements in school buildings contemplated at the time of their erection.; or any other matter intimately connei'tiid : with the purchase of grounds and the erec tion of buildings. And whereas, a resolution was duly passed by said Hoard of directors, fixing and direct ing an election to l»e held at the several , polling places within said district on Tues- | day. February 'Juth. the polls t«> be open from 7 o'clock a. m. until 7 p. m. All of which was authorized and directed by a j resolution of said Hoard, duly and regularly j passed. | And for the purpose of obtaining the as sent of the electors of the Hutler Horough School District to the increase of its debt as i aforesaid, and by authority of the Act of I Assembly in such" case macfe and provided j and of such resolution.not Ice is hereby given ! that a public election has lieen ordered and will be held at the several polling places for the holding of general municipal elections within said (list rift on Tuesday. February xli»th. 1900, A. I>.. from 7 o'clock a. m. to 7 o'clock p. m.. to-wit: In the First ward at the building Atiown as the I cure L' building, on Centre avenue. In the Second ward at the house of Gabriel Koliler. on East Jeffer son street. In the Third ward at the Court House. In the Fourth ward at the house known as the Nixon House, on McKean street. In the Fifth ward at the hotel known as the Wick house, on Main street. The last assessed valuation of the taxable , property in the Hutler Horough School Dis- j trict is fe7NMt«.OO. The present indebtedness of the Hutler iiorougti school district is: < >utstanding l>omls .$17,000 00 Floating debt is, outstanding war rents 10,d00 00 Estimated contracted expenses for balance school year 13.098 2ti 370.09s 26 Less am't due from Col £10.G74 Ain't due from State app'n.. 4.80U 42 < ash in treasury ; W7 00 Lot in First ward 700 00 $53,453 89 The proposed increase of debt is to in crease the present debt two per centum upon the last assessed valuation of taxable prop erty in said school district, which, if granted, will authorize an increase of >Y».Gl2.tki. And the purpose for which the Indebted ness is to lie increased is for purchasing grounds, erecting buildings, payment of a debt contracted in furnishing grounds and erecting buildings, completing improve ments in school buildings contemplated at the time of their erection, or any other mat ter intimately connected with the purchase of grounds and the erection of buildings. In witness whereof, I. the President of the Hutler Borough School Board have hereunto set my band and seal this ltfth day of Janu ary. A. I>. WHO. J. H. McJ I NK IN, President of School Board. Attest: A. C. Ivßiru. Secretary AUDITOR'S" NOTICE. In re estate of John Noely. In «lie Orphan's late of Lancaster twp., Court of Hutler dee'd.. tinal account of ' county. No. 21, Frank Neely. Adrn'r. March T., 19H0. Having been appointed Auditor In the above state ease, notice is hereby eiven that 1 will attend to the duties of salil appoint ment, at mv oflice. at No. x \V. Diamond, in the Hoi-oti'ih of Hutler. I'a., on Tuesday, the t'.th day of February, It**', at lOo'elock a. m. of saitl day. where and when all persons In terested in the alxive named estate must ap pear. A. T. SCOTT. Auditor. PATENT™ IDEA. It may mean a fortune to you. I pro cure and sell patents. R. S. HARRISON, Patent Attorney, 427 Fifth Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. L. C. WICK, DEALER IN LUfIBER. L. S. McJUNKIiN, Insurance and Real Eslate Agent. Xl 7 E. JEFFERSON. BUTLER. - PA. J. W. MEYIiRS DEALER IN Pianos and Organs. McFANN P. 0., Butler Co.. P If yon want a pian or < ij.M. tin p nt line and I will cal upon you. M. C. WAGNER, ARTIST, PHOTOGRAPHER 139 South Main street. Over Shaul & Nast's Clothing Store The Keystone Orchestra, Is now ready for engagements for Par ties, Picnics and Dances, and Guarantee the best of music at reasonable rates. Addrpss, Prof. Gus Wickenhagen, 22S Ziegler Ave., Butler. Pa Practial Horse Shoers W .1 ROBINSON. Formerly Ilorse Shoer at tlic Wick house has opened busi ness in a shop in the rear of thej; Arlington Hotel,J where he will do; Horse-Shoeing in the most approved style. TRACK AND ROAD HOSRES A SPECIALTY PATENTS! facilities for procuring and selling £ cents a line for e ich insertion. Obituaries, cards of thanks, resolutions of respect, notices of festivals and fairs, etc., inserted at the rate of scents a line, money to aifomuany the order, words of prose make a line. Kates for standing cards anu Job work on application. All advertising is due after iirst insertion, and all transient advertising must 6e paid for in advance. All communications intended for publica tion in this paper must be accompanied by the real name of the writer, not for publica tion bu. a guarantee of good faith, and should reach us not later than Tuesday evening. Death notices must l*.* accompanied by a esuonsible name.