TIIE 15UTLER CITIZEN.
WILLIAM O. NEGLEY - Publisher.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1903.
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ItEPLBLICAN NOMWBEB.
Judges of the Superior Court.
JOHN J. HENDERSON.
THOMAS A. MORRISON.
State Treasurer,
W. L. MATHCES.
Auditor General,
W. P. SNYDER.
For Jury Commissioner.
A. O. EBERHAKT.
THE HOFFMAN CASE.
The conviction of Henry Hoffman of
Connoquenessing twp.. on the charge of
Involuntary manslaughter, and the
probable appeal of the case to the high
er Courts of the State will make a new
legal record, as this is the first case of
the kind to be tried in the State.
The facts of the case are about as fol
lows Henry Hoffman, the defendant
in the case, is an elder of the religious
denomination known as "The Saints,
who believe in the cure of all diseases
by faith and prayer.
Scarlet fever entered his family, and
though he called in a neighboring phy
sician to ascertain the nature of the dis
ease, he refused the use of medicines,
relying upon his own faith and prayers,
and those of other members of the sect,
the 'laying on.of hands," the rubbing
with oil, etc. to bring about the recov
ery of the children.
One child died, and was buried, with
out much being said about it; but the
death of the second child and the fpread
of the disease in the community c aused
action to be taken —a local Board of
Health was organized, and the Coroner
was called upon to make an autopsy, by
which it was definitely ascertained that
the child's death was due to scarlet fe
ver—and then information was made
made against Hoffman, who is an intel
ligent looking young man.
At the trial. Judge Galbreath, ruled
out all the religious belief, or faith or
fanaticism—whatever you have a mind
to call it—and told the jury to decide
the case on the facts-and that was
dene, and the defendant was convicted
as indicted and recommended to the
mercy of the Court.
The prisoner will probably be senten
ced in the near f nture, and then the
case will be appealed, and we will, in
the couise of time learn how far or to
what extent the vagaries of the human
mind will be allowed to come in con
flict with the accumulated knowledge
or ages.
Over a hundred years ago. in Germa
ny. in France and in England numerous
religious sects aroee, or were organized;
the faith of each and every one of them
being founded on some particular pas
sages in the Bible. One of these sects
from Germany, under the leadership of
a man named Rapp. and believing in
communism and celebacy emigrated to
this country and located at what Is now
the town of Haimony. and afterwards
at Economy. They met with varied
fortune, and as this is a country where
freedom of religious belief is tolerated
to the limit, they were not disturbed in
their belief, 88 their practices affected
none but themselves, but now after a
hundred years of such, their accumulat
ed millions are in the hands of a young
, man with a family.
Other sects believing in or practicing
communism, plurality of wives or hus
bands, free-love and the lord knows
organinnii ia Eu
rope or this country, and some of them
•re yet in existence, and so long as their
practices harm nobody but themselves
nobody interferes with them, but in this
case two children, who were, in one
sense, the wards of the state, were al
lowed to die without that medical or
professional attendance, or resort to
medicines or remedies, which have
proved beneficial in millions of cases,
and are positively known to aid the
«ystem in throwing off the poison or in
fection to which all are liable, and be
tides this the disease spread over the
Qommunity.
Some years ago a powerful and well
doing mechanic of this town, who had a
large family of small children, became
ao absorbed,or affected by some particu
lar religions belief, that he could be
heard roaring in prayer a block away
from his little home. He neglected his
job and lost it; then he went down with
fever, refused medicine and died; leav
ing his family in distress.
Another case, here, that we can re
call was that an industrious aud well
fixed man going daft over salvation or
prayer, and losing his all; and up in
Venango county, not long ago the
mother of a large family was, during
her husband's absence, induced by some
religious fanatic or scoundrel to elope
with him and go West.
Civilized man has been accumulating
a knowledge of herbal and mineral
remedies for disease and weakness for
thousands of years; almost evory year
same new and important discovery is
made and applied; and yet some dis
eases are yet pronounced incurable.
There is much to learn.
The Indians or Red-men who roamed
through the forests and over the plains
of this continent had their medicine
men, and they seem to have known
some things that the white man has
nsver discovered. Some years ago an
Indian or man who had lived among
them passed through a section of this
county that was affected with diphthe
ria. One man of that vicinity did him
a favor, and in return he took him to
the woods next day, and hunted around
until, at the foot of a tree, he found a
certain herb or plant, with which a tea
was made that cured the children of
that family, while some children of the
neighborhood died. But that knowledge
was lost, as the man whose children
were benefitted by it, was never able to
find or indentify the same herb after
wards.
We consider ourselves the highest
order of animal life in existence and yet
we are more helpless in sickness, (un
loss we have a medical education) than
any ether animal. All the parts of the
human body, and all the functions of
all the organs, excepting the Spleen, are
now known to us, and yet several com
mon diseases are pronounced incurable.
On the other band Nature or instinct
teaches all the lower animals what their
remedies- -growing in field or forest
are. A dog will eat grass when he is
sick, a cat will eat catnip leaves, and
even a pig will eat coal or charcoal
when sick, if you give him a chance to
get at it.
It seems to us that these religious
fanatics confound the human body,
which is, or is intended to be, a perfect
organization or machine; and which
may become weakened or diseased by
exposure; or worry, or abuse, or con
tact, or accident - with the human soul
—the secret of life—which is as much
of a mystery to man now as it was in
the darkest of ages.
Westmoreland County Polities.
A dispatch from Greeneburg, dated,
last Sunday, savs:
"The death of Samuel C. Stevenson,
register of Wills the appointment of
his successor and The reappearance of
former Republican County Chairman
Robert A. Rankin in politics after a
private business career of several years,
has given rise to a new order of things
in the RepubJicen politics of Westmore
land county. R. A. Rankin was a vigor
ous political manager when he retired
from the field a few years ago to be
come cashier of the Westmoreland Sav
ing and Trust company. Judge John
B Steel, of the Orphan's court, and
County Controller John H. Brown felt
the loss keenly.
Since the appointment of Rankin as
register of wills and his probable candi
dacy for the full term there are rumors
that Judge Steel has tired of the bench
in the Orphans' court, and next year
will be a candidate for Congress in the
Westmoreland-Butler district, positive
ly ignoring the agreement recently en
tered into by committees from the two
counties whereby it was agreed to give
Congressman Huff, three terms.
The resignation of Judge Steel would
make an opening for an ambitious
lawyer, and it is said that an applicant
for the place may be James S. Beacom.
Senator Cyrus E. Woods, a close friend
of Judge Steel, will be a candidate for
re-election, as will John H. Brown for
county controller This combination
will favor Beacom s elevation to the
bench.
Details have just reached the German
Jewish Relief Committee of Berlin,
which indicate that the town of Gomel,
near Mohilev, the chief town of the
Russian province of that name, has been
the centre of fresh anti Semitic out
breaks which rival those of Kishenev.
Workingmen's homes to the number of
345 have been plundered and destroyed,
25 Jews were either killed outright bv
the soldiery or died of their wounds,
100 more are in hospitals, seriouslv in
jured, while 200 others are suffering
from slighter wounds received through
the brutality of the police while defend
ing themselves.
STATE SENATOR GREEN of Bing
hampton, N. Y , is under arrest, and
110.000 bail fur complicity in the steal
ing in the P. O. Department. Green
was indicted together with Beavers in
Washington last Thursday. He is
President of the International Time
Recorder Company of Binghampton.
He was arrested on two warrants, one
charging him with conspiracy to de
fraud the Government in bribing Geo.
W. Beavers to purchase International
time recorders for the Government at
SIOO each; the second for offering
Beavers a bribe of 10 per cent on clock
sales to thfe Government.
THE libel suit of Mr. Robinson, the
former state printer, against Hon. John
Wanamaker has resulted in a victory
for the latter, without prejudice, how
ever, to Mr. Robinson's good name. Mr.
Wanamaker's defense was a marvel of
tact and ingenuity The speeches in
which Mr. Robinson perceived reflec
tions of his character, were, the dis
tinguished Philadelphian says, directed
against the state Republican machine
aud not against any individual. There
was no intention to charge Mr Robin
son with misdoing. There was not
even an intention of reflecting upon the
character pf Hon. Matt Quay, the boss
of the machine. It was as though cer
tain reputable and high-principled citi
zens had become inadvertently associat
ed with a wicked concern and deserved
to be acquitted of responsibility for thn
evil deeds thereof. This species of apol
ogy to the two eminent Beaver and But
ler county men directly concerned was,
of course, not wasted in Beaver county.
To outsiders with long memories, how
ever, the effect is somewhat in the na
ture of a surprise.—Leader.
Concord Township.
The new parsonage at Hooker is near
ly completed and will soon be ready for
occupancy.
Rev. McNigbt of the U. P. church
held services, Sunday, in Murtland
school house and delivered an excellent
discourse. A large Union Sunday School
is held in this place which is situated in
the centre of the Speechlty oil field.
The young people at Troutnian have
ordered a fine chapel organ for the use
of the church at that place. The money
was raised through the efforts of the
young folks alone.
Mrs. Ida Jackson sold her personal ef
fects at public pale on Saturday. She
expects to remove to Butler where she
lately purchased property.
James I. Campbell lately of Magic is
now a citizen of Butler.
Frank Kuhn is erecting a building to
take the place of one recently destroyed
by fire.
Curt Turner has commenced house
keeping in the house formerly occupied
by C. C. Bowers, who has romoved to
Mars,and P. O.'Neal occupies the honse
lately vacated by W. H. Cope.
John S. Campbell expects to locate in
West Sunbury in the near future.
Rob Sutton, who has been touring the
Northwest is expected to arrive home
this month.
The Bell viaduct is rapidly nearing
The structure is known as
a tower viaduct. Its greatest height is
101 feet from top of rail to lowest point.
Coal trains from Kaylor pass daily over
the new road.
Rev. W. J. Small has been returned
to Karns City charge to the great de
light of his parishioners.
D. O. Pisor and wife of New Castle
accompanied by Frank Stoop and wife
of the same place visited Mrs. Elizabeth
Pisor, Saturday and Sunday.
The new county bridge across Bear
creek at Troutman is ready for the iron
superstructure which has not yet
arrived.
Several new rigs are up in the oil
field and others are in course of con
struction. A new well on the McKee
farm promises to be a good one. This
well is on the extreme western exten
sion of the pool.
The Southern Oil Co. brought in a
nice 4th sand well last week on the
Reed heirs farm. The Co. is drilling
several new wells on the Southeastern
extension and is rearranging boiler
houses and steam lines to accommodate
the new drilling.
J. H. Morrow recently purchased a
number of building lots in New Castle.
He has been offered a nice margin on
the lots since their purchase.
C. B. Morrow met with a serious ac
cident last week while trying to back a
wagon under a heavy timber that had
been hoisted by a derrick in position to
load. The ground was descending and
in aorno way the wagon took a lurch
and shot violently forward carrying Mr.
Morrow with it. His hand was over
the point of the tongue which came in
contact with a tree, badly brnising the
hand.
Our schools are again in operation.
Ed Troutman teaches at Hooker vice
C. Robb resigned and Mary Troutman
at Magic vice Cora Campbell resigned.
In some way a travelling showman
secured the grant of the church at
Troutman and billed a show for that
place on Saturday night. The yountr
people of the Epworth League took a
hand'in the matter and succeeded in
having the show stopped to the chagrin
of the witty professor, and on Sonday
night the league put itself on record by
enacting a strong resolution opposed to
the granting of the church for such
purposes in the future. Sir.EX.
Wanamaker** Sarcasm.
I'art of the evidence in the case of
Kobinson vs Wanamaker, tried at Bra
ver last week, was reported as follows— I
Lev. McQuiston began the crosn eT'amiu
ation by asking Mr. Wanamaker as to
his candidacy for Governor in the sum
mer of 1898. Jndge Gordon objected to
the question, though Mr. Wanamaker
appeared aniions to answer. He finally
said he had never been a candidate for j
Governor, had never tried to secure
delegates, and never went before any
convention. Mr. McQuistion tried to
establish that Mr Wanamaker's speech
grew out of his political antagonism to
Senator Quay.
' When I spoke of the Quay machine
I did not blame Mr. Quay. He and i
are friends and I hope always will be.
He inherited the machine and I feel sor
ry for him. I did not talk because Mr.
Quay and I differed politically. .1 talk
ed for the taxpayers of the state whose
money was lieing misused, said Mr.
Wanamaker ,
"Did you examine the state Printer s
report?" asked Mr. McQuiston
' Certainly", was the answer.
"Did you call upon the State Printer
or the Superintendent of Public Print
ing to ascertain if the things you believ
ed about him were true?"
"No I did not. I know they were
true with out that. I did not go to
Cuba to see that there was a war. but 1
knew that there was one. I had the
facts before me."
Mr. McQuiston questioned the accur
acy of Mr. Wanamaker's alleged esti
mates of *725,000 for one year s print
ing expenses. Mr. Wanamaker said
he had not meant the estimate for one
vear, but for two, and that it was al
most correct for that length of time
Mr. McQuiston repeated a minor ques
tion and Mr. Wanamaker lost his pa
tience for a moment and retorted.
"I will write that down for you Mr.
McQuistion You have asked me that
three or four times already. '
"Can yon point to anything connect
ing the planitift, Mr. Robinson, with a
conspiracy to defraud the state treas
ury?" was the next question. n
"These books are the conspiracy, re
torted Mr. Wanamaker, holding up
the original copy of "Bulletin I»o. 1'
and its production as the notorious
"Bird Book." ,
'Can you show anything in either
book connecting Mr. Robinson with a
consiracyr" , „ ,
'•He knows about the book?. If he
was not in his office and did not know
of the reprodnction then I am sorry for
him. If he was there and passed upon
it then he is certainly connected with
it I belifve when this matter came
before the Supreme Court everything I
said was affirmed. I believe Mr. Koo_
inson to be a man of high repute I
think he wandered into a morass. It
was enough to kill him."
On re direct examination Mr. Wana
maker said that in his opinion the
"Bird Book" had never been authoriz
ed, and that it was a "job." Be said
that he held Mr. Robinson responsible as
superintendent of the Department of
Public Printing and Binding. He said
he had not mentioned Mr. Robinson s
name in his speech in connection with
the "Bird Book' job. Mr. McQuiston
interrupted Mr. Wanamaker in his
[ answers constantly and the attorneys
for the defense were compelled to re
monstrate many times to allow their
client to answer.
After the noon adjournment Mr.
Wanamaker was recalled to the stand.
He said he had no personal knowledge
of why Mr. Robinson resigned. Attor
neys had a wrangle over the indemni
ty bond matter, hut the Court sustain
ed the defense. Mr. McQuiston
brought out facts about the Ray bill
and padded payrolls and Mr. Wana
maker said they had nothing to do
with Mr. Robinson so far as he knew.
After numerous questions, in an effort
to confuse Mr. Wanamaker, Mr. Mc-
Quiston asked:
"Do I understand you to say that a la
cent book is good enough for farmers.
Judge Gordon at once objected and
was sustained.
LITTLE Bulgaria has been served with
notice by the European "Powers" that
if her troops cross the Turkish frontier
the disaster sure to follow will be upon
her own head —and the massacres of
Christians in Macedonia will continue.
T»W PftWA l« MM) Pftintor Itomtion
The third annual reunion of the Pow
ell and Painter families was held at the
residence of J. M. Painter near Saxon
burg Station, Thursday, Aug. 27th, and
about 80 people were present
After satisfying the inner man with
the bonnties of life the meeting was
called to order by J. A Painter. J. W.
Powell was unamiously elected Presi
dent and Miss Nellie Hc3se!gesser, Sec
retary. The President introduced a
number of juvenile and adult persons,
who entertained the audience in
well rendered selections. Alex Hays
recited "The Farmer Boy" and "One
Hons Shay" which were appreciated by
all Recitations were given by Misses
Mamie Painter, Lulu Critchlow, Olive
Foreman and Helen Painter, followed
by instrumental music by Mr and Mrs.
Snyder, Delmare Critchlow. Wesley
Painter Miss Josie Criswell, Miss Clara
Weber aud others, which all enjoyed.
Appropriate remarks wf-re made by
Rev. Hutchison, Joseph Criswell, and
William Milliron.
Miss Josie Criswell sang a soloent-ted
Dear old Illinois, which completed the
program We then returned to oar
homes having spent a most delightful
day. to meet one year hence at the home
of J. A. Painter of Butler township.—
Secretary.
Adam and Eve.
There was a young man named Adam
and a young lady named Eve;
They lived in the garden of Eden, I be
lieve.
For gardening purposes they did not
suit,
They persisted in eating the forbidden
fruit.
There are many mean men as every one
knows;
They live in every part of the globe
from whence the wind blows;
But Adam was the meanest all the
same—
Really I have forgotten his other name.
He stood before the Lord like a billy
goat,
He had on neither pants, shirt nor coat
He said the young lady gave me the ap
pie and I did eat;
It was very good and very sweet.
He should have said. Lord, I ate the ap
ple every mite,
The young lady has never taken a bite.
If he had not have been so stupid and
so easily taken in,
We would not now be groaning under
original sin.
If they had have shunned the tree of life,
It would have saved their descendants
much toil and strife.
Adam was no good as everyone can see,
And pow we are in for it through all
eternity.
Alpjc M. HAYS.
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somewhere. If the skin, then
boils, pimples, rashes. If the
nerves, then neuralgia, nerv
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Sarsaparilla
stomach, then dyspepsia,
biliousness, loss of appetite.
Your doctor knows the
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" fl*t;>rnlnK from tlia Cuban war, I WM A
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OIL WOTBH.
The Market—Both agencies are pay
ing #1 "(6.
Allegheny am! Venango—The second
hand field in these two township* is the
scene of considerable activity. The
South Penn is drilling two wells near
the Daueherty. J. H. Tebay is drilling
on the Thos .Tolly; O. H Tebay on the
Jas. Miller: McC. & Co. on the S. I
Jolly, etc These wells start off at
from 3 to 100 bbls. and are stayers.
Worthington—Phillip's new gas well
is estimated at ten-million cubic-feet
per day.
Allegheny Co. -Eisler & O'Brien's
well on the Ackley farm. Montgomery
field, reached the pay at 1500 feet, and
filled up with oil.
Speechle\ —Some notes from the
Speethley field will be found in our
Concord twp. items.
The Devonion company's numper 7 on
the Dr. McKee is said to be the best
well in the field. It is about one and
a half miles northeast of Hooker.
ACCIDENTS.
Mr. J. L. Taylor fell on Pillow street,
last Sunday, and broke the bones of one
of her feet.
Elsier Graham had an ankle broken
at the Evans Machine shop, last Friday,
by the fall of a fly-wheel.
Picnics and ttcumons.
The surviving members of the Sixth
Heavy Artilleiy—Two Hundred and
Twelth Regiment. Pennsylvania Volun
teers. will hold their tenth annual re
union in the Union veteran Legion Hall
No. 259 Fifth avenue, Pittsbnrg, today.
Invitations have been issued and it is
expected that about 250 of the old fighters
will attend the gathering. When the
regiment was organized it was compos
ed of abont 2.200 men, and of this num
ber there are bnt about 600 living.
THE Turks destroyed the town of
Kastoria in Macedonia, last week, and
killed ten thousand people
I>EATHS.
CRILEY—At her home in Coylesville.
September 19, 1903, Mrs. Andrew
Crilev-
CUBBISON—At her home in Emlenton,
Sept. 10. 1903, Mrs. J. R. Cubbison.
in her 66th year.
LYDELL—At her home in W. Sunbury,
Sept. 16. 1903, Miss Maggie Lydell,
aged about 30 years.
HINDMAN--At her home in Bntler,
Sept. 22, 1903. Miss Sarah Hindman
formerly of Saltsburg, aged 79 years.
POMEROY —At Warren Hospital, Sept.
18, 1903. Noah or "Brick"' Pomeroy, a
former oil producer of this county.
He operated in the vicinity of Bruin
in the 'Bos, and was sent to Warren in
1888.
McQUISTION —At her home in But
ler, Sept 22, 1903, Mrs. Eleanor, wid
ow of James P. McQuistion, formerly
of Slipperyrock, agtd 59 years.
Mrs. McQuistion had been ill for
some weeks. She was the mother of C.
iF. L., Earl and Rolls McQuistion of
| Bntler. She was buried at Slippery
rock.
JOHNSTON—At the home of her
daughter, Mrs J. B. English, in Mars,
September 18, 1903, Mrs. Sarah A.
Joiihston, aged 80 years
She was the widow of Wm. Johnston,
and mother of A. C. Johnston, Esq.
formerly of Butler, and Mrs. English
and Mrs. Morrow of Mars.
COSTELLO—At his home on Water st,
September 24, 1903, William Coetello,
aged about 60 years.
The deceased had been sick for nine
months. He served in the United
States Navy during the Civil War and
for several years was Post Master at
Ferris. His wife Rnd three children
survive him.
FINDLEY—At his home in New York.
Sept. 19, 1903, W r m., son of John
Findley of Bntler, in his 37th year.
Mr. Findley was a stenographer, and
went to York, Pa. with the Farqnhar
Co. some years ago. and then to New
York, where he has resided ever since
and was connected with a large railroad
firm.
He was the eldest son of John Findley
of Butler. His death was caused by over
work «nd & general rpiianae He was
married but had no children. He was
buried at Newburg, New York.
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at any time—at this interesting sale,
75c, SI.OO and $1 25-
Priestly's Black Camel's Hair, 48
inches wide $1.50 sponged and shrunk,
75c
Women's greatest opportunity to get
fall gowns and save a lot of money on
the best - nothing the matter with these
goods—New York importer bought too
t many.
Earnest invitation's extended to 6end
for samples of fine, new fall dress goods
—notice the money's worth —how priced
so yon save.
French and American Voiles, Crepes,
Zibeliws, English and Scotch Suitinge,
or any other fabric you aay want.
Voiles, 75c to $2.00.
Tailorings, SI.OO to $3.50.
Variety for selection comprising every
fashionable color in all correct shades.
When you send for samples, be sure
to state clearly al>out color, style and
price you want to pay—it gets them to
you sooner—it's also well to mark your
letter B. C. 36.
Boggs <fc Buhl
ALLEGHENY. PA
j Fashionable #
\ Headwear ?
I For Fall. J
S Our line of fall hats S
# is now complete. #
# We are showing all #
j the new blocks and jj
J shades in S
# SOFT and #
J STIFF HATS. J
# Just received a #
J shipment of new ?
j Fall Neckwear J
# Something Swell.
5 Sole agent J
J KNOX HATS. |
| Jno. S. Wick j
t HATTER and t
5 MEN'S FURNISHER i
(' People's 'Phone. 615 J
J HUTLER, PA. J
re
Tour to tl»e Paeitic Coast.
On acconnt of the meeting of the Nat
ional Banker's Association, to be held
at San Francisco. Cal., October 20 to 23,
the P. R. R Co. offers a personally-con
ducted tour to the Pacific Coast at re
markabiy low rates.
This tour will leave points on the P.
R. R. east of Pittsburg, Wednesday, j
October 14. by sjiecial train of the high
est grade Pullman equipment. A quick
run westward to San I' raneisco. will be
made, via Chicago, Omaha, Cheyenne,
and Ojfden.
Five days will be devoted to San
Francisco, allowing ample opportunity
to visit the near-by coast resorts. Re
turning, stops will be made at Salt Lake
City, Colonulo Springs, Denver.and St.
Louis The party will reach New York
on the evening of October 81.
Round-trip rate, covering all expenses
for eighteen days, except five days
spent in San Francisco, $l9O
Kates froui Pittsburg will be s■•">. less.
For full information apply to Ticket
Agents, or Geo. W Boyd. General
Passenger Agent, Brosd street Station,
Philadelphia, Pa
Low UuUts to Plttslmrjf Imposi
tion via It. & O. It. IC.
Round trip fare from Bo tier $1.50 in
clubing admission to Expositiou. Tick
ets on sale every Wednesday, Septem
qer 9th to October 21st, inclusive, good
returning three days including date of
sale Musical attractions better than
ever For further information see
I>oster<t or consult W. R. Turner. Tick
et Agent, Butler, Pa.
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
AUDITOR'S NOTICE.
In the matter of the distribution of
the estate of F E. Eicholtz. dee'd.. late
of Zelienople. Butler Co. Pa . O. C. No.
16. September Term. I'JOO.
Notice is hereby given that having
been appointed auditor to distribute the
moneys in above estate now in the
hands of the administrator, William
Eicholtz. that I will attend to the duties
of the appointment in my oflice in But
ler, Marshall building. Diamond street,
on Tuesday September 29. 1903. at 1
o'clock P. M., of which all persons in
terested will please take notice.
CAI.VIN G. CHRISTIE,
Auditor.
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.
ESTATE OF REV. N. E. BROWN, DEC'U.
Notice is hereby given that letters
testamentaiy on the estate of Rev. N.
E Brown, deceased, late of Worth
township, Butler county. Pa , have
been granted to the undersigned, to
whom all persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make payment, and
those having claims or demands will
make known the same without delay.
A T. BLACK, Executor,
Armory Building,
9-17-03 Butler, Pa.
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE
Letters testamentary on the estate of
James Forsythe, dee'dlate of Adams
township, Butler Co.. Pa., having been
granted to the undersigned, all persons
knowning themselves indebted to said
estate will please make immediate pay
meet, and any having claims against
said estate will present them duly
authenticated for settlement to
JOHN R. FOUSYTHE, ) V
W. A. SLOAN, F TXRB
Murs, Pa.
W. H. LCSK. A tt'y. 9-10-03
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
Estate of William Koenig, late of
1 Bntler borough, Butler Co., Pa., dee'd.
Letteis of administration having been
granted to the undersigned on the above
I estate, notice is hereby given to all
persons knowing themselves to be in
i debted to said estate to make immediate
payment and those having claims
against the same to present them duly
authenticated for settlement to
Mns. ANNIE R. KOENIG. Adinr'x.,
No. 18 Isabella St.,
HH. GOUCHEK, Allegheny City, Pa.
Attorney, Butler. Pa. 9-10-03
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
Letters of administration haviner been
to tli#» nml«»r?«gnndon the estate
of Elizabeth B. Wiley, dee'd., late of
Clinton twp., Butler Co., Pa., all persons
knowing themselves indebted to said
estate are hereby requested to ninke im
mediate payment, and any having
claims the s ame to present them
duly authenticated for settlement to
JOHN WILEY, Adm'r.,
W. D. BRANDON, Saxonburg, Pa
Attorney, 9-3-03
EXECUTORS' NOTICE
Letters testamentary on the estate
of John Wiley, Sr., deed., late of Clinton
| twp .Butler Co., Pa .having been pant
ed the undersigned, all persons known
ing themselves indebted to said estate
will please make immediate payment,
and any having claims against said
estate will present them duly authenti
cated for settlement to
THOS. WILEY, 1 F .
JOHN WILEY, f *
W. D. BRANDON, Saxonburg. Pa.
Attorney. 9 3-03
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.
Letters testamentary in the estate of
James W. Park, dee'd., late of Middle
sex township, having been granted to
the undersigned, all persons knowing
themselves to be indebted to said estate
will make immediate payment to. and
all having bills against same will pre
sent them duly authenticated for pay
ment to
REUBEN W. PARK, Ex'r.,
R. F. D. 24, Valencia. Pa.
W. D. BRANDON, Att'y. 7 9-03
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
Letters of administration on the estate
of Charles S. liowry, dee'd., late of But
ler. Pa., having been granted to the
undersigned, nil persons knowing them
selves indebted to the said estate will
make immediate payment, and all hav
ing claims against said estate will pre
sent them duly authenticated for pay
ment to
JOHN F. LOWRY, Adm'r.,
425 N. Washington St., Butler. Pa.
P. W. LOWRY, Att'y. 7-9-03
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.
Whereas letters testamentary on the
estate of Dr. J. W. F. Moore, late of
Butler. Pa., deceased, have been grant
ed to the undersigned, all persons know
ing themselves to l>e indebted to said
estate are hereby requested to make
prompt settlement and (hose having
claims against the estate will present
the same duly authenticated for settle
ment to
FRANK H. MURPHY, Executor,
Younkin's Bldg, Bntler, Pa.
June 30tb, 1903.
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
ESTATE OF PAUL TKOUTMAN, DEC'D.
Notice is hereby given that letters of
administration on the estate of Paul
Troutman. deceased,late of the borough
of Butler, Butler county, Pa., have been
granted to Henry N. Troutman of But
ler, Pa., to whom all persons indebted
to said estate are requested to make
payments, and those having claims or i
demands against said estate are request- ;
to make the same known without delay. '
HHNRY N. TROUTMAN, j
Administrator, i
A. T. BLACK, Attorney. Bntler, Pa.
Low Kates to Pittsburg Exposi- !
tion via 11. &O. II It.
Round trip fare from Bntler, $1.50 in
| clnding admission to Exposition. Tick
; ets on sale every Wednesday, Septem
ber 9th to October 21st, inclusive, good
! returning three days including date of
j sale. Musical attractions better than
ever. For further information see pos
j ters or consult W. R. Turner, Ticket,
I Agent, Butler, I'a.
Kates to Baltimore.
For the benefit of those desiring to
attend the annnal session of the Hov
1 ereign Grand Lodge of I. O. O F. .it Bal
timore, Md., September 21 to ','o. the
P. R R Co. will sell round trip tickets
| to Baltimore from all stations on its
lines, on September 19. 20, and 21, good
for return passage until September 2*,
inclusive, at rate of single tare for the
1 round trip, plus one dollar.
For conditions' anil stopover at i'hila
} delphia on tickets reading through that
j point, consult' ticket agents.
THE LARGEST BANK IN BUTLER COUNTY.
The Butler County National Bank of Butler, Pa.
COMMENCED BUSINESS AUGUST 18TH, 1890.
STATEMENT OF CONDITION AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1903
RESOURCES. LIABILITIES.
Loans. $1,051,541.19 Capital, #200,000.00
United States Bonds, 100,000.00 Surplus and Profits, 178,173.41
Ba oth« g ß?a~U 182,235.58 Circulation. 100,000.00
Ca * h "tomßunk fc 610,759.03 Deport* 2,066,362.39
5 _ 80
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA.
CORRECT—Attest: County of Butler, )
JOSEPH HARTMAN, | I, Jno. G. McMarlin, Cashier of the above
E. M. BREDIN, n . named Bank, do solemnly swear that the
A. L. REIBER, | Ulrectors - above statement is true to the best of my
L. P. HAZLETT, j knowledge and belief.
JNO. G. McMARLIN, Cashier.
We take pleasure in calling your attention Subscribed and sworn to before me,
to the above statement, and respectfully this 15th day of September, 1903.
solicit your business. ALEX. MITCHELL, Notary Public.
INTEREST paid on time deposits, subject to withdrawal al any time WITHOUT NOTICE.
Dividend paid July Ist, 1903, SBOOO.OO
Fo t the very perfection of all that
is dainty, refined, exquisite and ar
tistic in orchestral music, the Fa
dettes, now playing at the New Expo
sition. Pittsburg, stand quite alone.
Wonderful how skilled these fifty bril
liantly gifted girls have become In the
use of such instruments as the oboe,
flute, clarinet, bassoon, trombone and
cornet, thought hitherto to belong to
the range of man's capabilities. Not
only is there individual excellence of
performance, though, but an ensemble
simply glorious in Its rounded beauty.
And the eye Is feasted with the ear In
the thrillingly beautiful stage picture
presented by fifty young women, re
splendent In evening drejs, under the
bright glare of Exposition music hall.
Audlencoe of tremendous size and
ablaze with enthusiasm simply marvel
1 at tlx- iccompllshments of the Fa
dettes. who have become prime fav
-1 orites in an instant, and are growing
In popularity with every hour
| Parentfi everywhere are overwhelm
ing the New Exposition management
j with praise and gratitude for affording
1 them and their daughters the opportu
nity of enjoying the fruits of Con
ductor Caroline B. Nlchol s work in
training the girls under her baton
with !rtfi»h distinguished success.
The engagement of the Fadettcs
gives every promise of reaching the
pinnacle cJt brWiaacy.
1 Aj eatwrtfttMrr *>*o attraction
with thle famoaa organliatfon, the
' famous Carbone Staters are making
' their arpearanoo twice daily for a full
week In vocal duets so ravishtngly
and thrillingly beautiful as to send
cold shivers of delight up and down
the spine. Ciracla Carbone boasts a
pearly, bird like soprano voice, and
Carrwla, her sister, a contralto organ
[ of superb rich quality, the two blend
ing so exquisitely that the listener
is simply spellbound.
Suburbanites will censure them
selves should they fail to take advan
tage of the one-fare excursion rate.
' and hear in glorious combination the
j refined Fadettes and the gifted Car
bone Sisters.
I The various exhibits are gradually
i undergoing change and re arrange
. ment, and now present an entirely
new face. The gorgeous SIO,OOO Thea
torium offers this week the most re
markable bill ever put in at popular
prices. Heading the list is Little
{ Elsie, whose Impersonations of Anna
Held, Dan Daly, Davhi Warfield and
Johnnie Ray, are delicious beyond
compare. The three babies being
1 reared In incubators are thriving
: t wonderfully, and are attracting great
crowds of spectators, who have como
I fairly to love these unfortunate hu
man mites. "The Johnstown Flool,'
"Laughing Gallery," "Dancing Mar
; ionettes," "The Mystifying Tangle,"
"Miniature Railway," "Toboggan"
and "Flying Horses" likewise are de
servedly and growtngly popular.
[ The New Exposition of 1903 cer
. tainly is away and beyond any local
Exposition ever before planned by any
city In the world, and its phenomenal
patronago is most eloquent testimo
nial of Its firm hold upon the popi»
lace.
Uecluced Kates to Pittsburg.
On Thursdays, September 17 and 24,
and October 1,8, 15, and 22, 1!M)3, the
P R. R. Co. will sell excursion tickets
from the Western Pennsylvania Division
to Alluheiiy City, at half rates, with the
. price of admission to exposition added.
i No ticket to be sold for less than seven
ty five cents, including admission cou
pon.
These tickets will be good going only
f on regular trains leaving stations at or
" before noon on day of issue, and will be
} valid for return passage until the fol
• lowing day, inclusive.
1
• ollar Sunday Itate to A lleßlien
Commencing the first Sunday in May
a:id continuing each Sunday thereafter
• until October 25th, the Baltimore and
! Ohio Railroad will sell special excur
-•on tickets from Butler to Allegheny
■ nud return for morning trains on Sun
) i\r.v at rate of SI.OO for the round trip.
• Tickets goods on Baltimore and Ohio
• ins only. Return limited to date of
- irt le.
1 Lv»w Kates to Points In tlie South
and Southeast, West and
Northwest.
On first and third Tuesday of April,
May, June, July, August. September,
October and November, 1903, the
I T. ltimore & Ohio Railroad will sell
■ II jmeseekers' Excursion tickets at
reatly reduced rates to points in the
i .-Duth and Southeast, West and Jsorth-
For further information call on or
address nearest Baltimore & Ohio
Ticket Agent, or B. N. Austin, General
1' ssenger Agent. Chicago, 111.
lteduced Kates to Baltimore.
$lO Butler t Baltimore and return
( -count odd fellows convention Sep
i. mber 21 26-03. via B. & O. R. B.)
Tickets on sale September 19th. 20th
1 21st valid for return until Septeni
i r 2Sth on payment of fee of 25 cents
for validation by Joint-Agent. Rate
oi.e dollar less for parties of 25 or more
«i iveiling together on going journey,
. ; urning separately. Stop overs per
i itted at Washington within limit.
\pply to W. R. Turner, Ticket Agent
I litler for tickets or further information
. .1 descriptive phauiplet with map of
j K Itimore.
; ;/te goTbeß CinzeN.
I Jl.oo per year if paid In advance, otherwise
}• -0 wfil be ciiarged. .
vovEitrisiNG RATBS— One Inch. < one ttm€
' f each subsequent Insertion -*0 cents eat b
! Auditor*' and divorce notices Weach; <• x oo
! mors' and administrators' notices «» eat.
I ,■ i ray and dissolution notices «S each. Read-
In lot'.ces 10 cents a line for llrst and S cents
t. each subsequent Insertion. Notices
i. iißlocai news items 15 cents * H{*e for
~ .-ii Insertion. Obituaries, cards of thankf
't ..hitions of respect, notices of festivals
, fairs. eu\. Inserted at the rate of 5 cents
~ ne, money to accompany the order. Jeven
v» Is of pros© make aline.
J . .tes for standing cards and Job work on
! * \ '"advertising is due aft«r first Insertion.
I all trausifnt advertising must lie paid
j \ '"communications Intended for publlca
' t Hln this paper must lie accompanied by
, real name of the writer, not for pubiica-
II HI bu. a guarantee of good faltli.ana should
:i us not later than i'm-sday evening
. ath notice" must be accompanied with
i .nslble naii.e
\i\ CD A VIXT(2 The worßt 1,08
;iN U iM Al 1 U sib'e spaviu can
' U cured in 45 minutes Lump
«■ uts and ringbones just as quick Not
1 .mftil and never has failed. Detailed
ln' irtnation about this new method sent
fr eto horse owners by T. M CL.DOO,
K lozdale, Jefferson Co., Pa
The Davis Sewing Hachine for Sale by
W. B.
Also Pianos and Organs.
LEVINTOINS'
122 South Main St. Your money's worth or money back.
Men's arid Boys' Spring Clothing.
The finest ready-to-wear attire that is made. We
have the facilities to search out the best that the
market can afford, and it is now ready in a complete
Spring array on our floor. Everything that a dressing
man can desire for his attire can be found here at a
smaller price than he would expect to pay for such
smartly tailored garments.
Men's Suits
and Top Coats 12, #l4,
at f7.50, 19, sl6,
#lB, #2o, and u} to #25.
We show Men's Spring Overcoats which, like all of
our attire, could not fit or wear better if they were
custom tailored
LEVINTONS'
Indigestion,
Dyspepsia
can be cored by
YRtbl
Try it and if it
doesn't help yoo we
will pay back yoor
money.
Johnston's
PHARMACY,
106 N. Main St.
r *~ r ~ [
TRADE
DESIGNS
' "FFL" ' COPYRIGHTS AC.
Anyone ieaJlng ■ akeCß «nd description WM
quickly uncertain oai opinion froo whether «n
Invention u pr..h»blr pAtfifjUblo. C<itnrnunlcj
tloniitrlctijrconOdentuu. Handbook on HMaiua
•ent free. Oldeat «Jtoticy for aecurin* patents.
Patent* taken throiiih Munn * Co. recelT#
sp,ciat notice, without charge, lu the
Scientific American.
A handsomely Illustrated weekly. rlr
dilution of any ncientlfle Journal. Terini. J3 •
jreur ; four months. sl. Sold bjr all newsdealer*.
MUNN & Co. 36,8r0#d -" New York
Branch OOos. SX K St— Washington. D. a
Market*.
Wheat, wholesale price 65-70
Rye, " 5 ®
Oata. " 89
Corn, " 60
Hay, " 18 00
Eggs, " 20
Bntter, " 20
Potatoes, *
Onione, per ba "5
Cabbage, per lb 2
Chickens, dressed - 18
Chickens, spring, per pair 60
Celery, doz bnnches 30
Honey, per ponnd 15
Lettnce, lb ®
Radishes, doz bnnches 35
Onions "
Beets, per bn 7®
Cukes, per doz 80
Apples, per bn 40-50
Green Corn, per doz 10
Tomatoes, per bn .. 75
Come and
See us
when in Pittsburg. A bottle of our
Whiskey makes the best Exposition
Souvenier going. A dollar never did
botter buying.
ALWAYS IN STOCK
FINCH. LAKGB, OVEHHOLT.
(il't KKMIKIXKK. *T. TKBIUW. TIIOHPBOM,
(JlfWO*. DILLIKVKU. BBIDtiirOBT.
and offer them to you 6 year old at fl per full
quart, 6 quarts f5 00.
GKAKSFATHZK'S CHOICE,
whiskey guaranteed 3 years old, £ 00 per gal
lon. We pay express charges on all mall
orders of 00 or over. Goods shipped
promptly.
HI WDIES AITD LIQUORS,
Ho 14 Smltlifleld Street, PITTSBUHG, PA.
■Phones: Bell 2119 T. k. A. 144*
XXK)OOOOO99<M;
<; Jackson Poole. • »
i I 11
. , BRASS CASTINOS OP ALL KINDS < ,
< | MADE TO ORDER. < >
< > REAR OH CAMPBELL'S MACHINE * >
V . E. WAYNE ST, *
{ ) BUTLER, PA- { }
THK
Bntler Gonntj National Back,
Butler Penn,
Capital paid in - faoo.ooo.ro
Surplus and Profits $180(0000
Jos. Hartman, President; J 'V-
Vice President; John Q-
Cashier, A. C. Krug, Ass't Cashier.
A general banking business transacted.
Interest paid on time deposits.
Money lianed on approved security.
We Invite you to open an account with tl.ta
"iMKEOTOKS—Hun. Joseph Hartman, Hon.
VV. 8. Waldron, Harry Heasle* H. Mc>
Hweenev. C. I*. Collins, I."O. Smith, Leslie P.
Hillicit, M. Henshaw.W. H. I.arkln. T. P.
MIIHIn. l»r. W. (J. McCandWss. E. M. llredlo,
W. J. Marks. J. V. Uttta. A. L. Ueioer.