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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-22
Registers Notice.

NroTICEis is hereby given that the following &C.
y counts of Administrators, Executors and Guar
diaus have been filed in the Registers Office Butler
and will be presented to the Orphans Court of Bnter
county for conf rmation and allowance on Wednesday
the Fifth day Of June, 1867.
l. Final account of william Martin, Executor ofJLo
d. Cunningham.
. Final account of George Weber, Administrator ef
Adam Weber.
g. Final account of John Meals. Adm inistrator Of
Enoch V. Meals decd, filed by Elizabeth W. Meals,
AdminstrstriN of John Meals, decd.
T. Final account of W. Hays Administrator of Da
yid Hay.
S. Final account of Theodore Craig and William
Byers Administrators of John Byers.
g. Final account of Buhama Speer, Administrative
of Alexander Speer.
T. Final account Of Samuel Leason Administrator Of
William l.. Anderson.
s. Final account of Baselius Berninger, Admins
tratur cum tcStameBto oHHero, Of John A. Lellsman
o Final account of F. NJ. Scott Administrator of
A. Irons.
10; Final account of Mrs Mary Holiday now We
Der. Administratrix Of J. j. Holiday.
IL Final account of Moses Thompson, Esq, Executor
Of James Thompson.
10 Final account Of Thomas and w. ii. Gichrist
Administrators of John Gilchrist.
10 Final account OF Samuel d. Sloan, Executor Of
David Sloan.
H. Final account of Matthew s. Storey, Executor Of
| William Storey.
Is Final Account CT Philip Bicke, Administrator Of
John Barth.
ls F1nsi account of catharinc Dewolf EIecutri1 of
| u. D. DeWolf.
IL Partial account OF WIN. NJ. Graham, Executor Of
| John Jack.
| 49, Final accouHt Of VIM. Dugan and Jemima Dugan
/ Executors of Alexander Dugan.
10 Final admnistrst ion aas distribution account Of
ne Cochran, Administrative Of John Cochran, dec d,
filed by James Bredin, Executor Of said Jane Coch-
| .an.r
90. Final account Of Philip Mass Guardian of Joan
ma unsberger, minor child of Isaac HaHsberger dec d.
! 81 Final Account of John Goh, Guardian Of John I.
/ Goh
~. Final account Of C. \. Purvance, Guardian Of
| Rehecca Kersey.
% Final account Of James Armstrong, Adminstra-
/ cor Of William Armstrong
R4 Account Of Robert N'Kee, Esq. Administrator oil
| Philip Group ,.-.-.-
IS FINAL account Of Christian swartz, Administrator
| of Matthias SwarU
Tae above accounts were all filed Thirty days before
| S NIXON, Register
Registers once, Butler, Pa, May 81, .s6'.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-22
ADDraisement Lists.

TJNHE following appraisement lists Of property
tanned under the 5th Section Of the Act Of Assem-
bly, Of l4th Of April 1851 have been pr esented and
filed the Office Of Clerk Of Orphans Court in and for
the County Of Butler, to wit:
o.C., No l. March term, ls6T Mrs. Nancy Stewart,
widow of John Stewart, decd, personsi property
am counting to $50.
T. @. Stewart and John NJ. Dunn, Adm'rs.
o. c., No. Q March term, 1857; Mrs Mary Blinn'
widow of Philip Dnn, decd personal property amount
ing to S299 Co. Isaac Bellas, Admir-
O. c., No. 5, March term, 1867 Mrs. Graham, widow
of Enos Graham, decd personal property amounting
to $500. Mrs. - Graham, A6m'x.
O. c., No. s, March term, 1867 Mrs. Wolf widow
of Joseph Wolf, decd Real estate amounting to $500
Patrick Hamilton, Ex'T
o. C., No. T. March term, 1867 Mrs. Elizabeth fitz-
simmons widow of VIM. kitzsimmons, decd; Real es-
tate amounting to 1900. John Martin, Admir-
o. c. No. o. March term, 1867 Mrs. Jane IIaslett,
widow Of Robert Has.ett decd; Personal property
amounting to s251 e. John W. Haslett Admr.
oC Ne. 20, March term 1867 Mrs. Phebe Layton,
widow Of Thos J. Layton, decd; Real estate amount
ing to 5000 Phebe Layton, Admx.
o. c. No "a, March term 1867 Mrs. Jane Borland
personal property amounting to S30O.--
James Borand 4 Vim. L. BARLEY, Adm'rs.
OF which the creditors heirs, egatees distributes
and others interested will take notice and appear at our
Orphans Court to be held at Butler on the First Mon
day OF June next, Il being the Sd day OF said month";
to show cause any they have why the said apprase
ment lists should not be confirmed absolutely.
IN EASTMAN, Clerk.
B-Apprzisement Lists ~Dl not be presented
for confirmation until the publication fees are paid
March 3, NO q, 1t.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-22
sHERIFF's SALES.

Dy virtue of sundry writs Of Fleri Facia &C. issued
II ont of the Court OF omnon Pleas of Butler coun
~ and TO me directed there will be exposed to public
sale nj the Court House in the borough Of Butler on
Monday the Third day of June, A D. 1861, OF enc o
clock p NJ, the following property, TO wit
All the right title interest and claim, Of Robert
Speer Of in and to One Hundred acres of land, more
or less situate in Washington township, Butter county,
Pa bounded north by Edward Frazier. east by Ber-
nard M'AnalleD, south by Thomas hrahani. ana west
BY Thom Hutchison about Thrtyfive acres cleared
log house and Log stable thereon erected seized and
taken in execution the property OF ROBERT spear,
at the suit Of James Wilson.
rt ALSO,
All the right title interest and claim OF j. J. Kin
kaid Of in and 1.-TWO Hundred acres Of land, more or
less situated in Faryew township, Butler county, Pa,
bounded nor tn By John MUore, east by James hiukhd
south by same. and west by John M'Jaughlin; about
One Hundred cleared small Orchard one frarae
house and Log thereon erected sezed and taken
in execution as tho property Of J. J. Kinkaid at the
suit Of James MLaughlin.
All the right title interest and claim Of Edward Hig
gins Of in and 10 seventyye acres OF land, more OF
bounded ntrth by Robert Cochran, east by John
Hughes, south by John MCaine, an west by John
Peoples about fin yhve cleared small orchard
Log house and Log barn thereon erected seized aud
taken In execution lhe property OF Edwsrd higgn'
AZ the suit Of J. X: Smith and W A. Thompson.
All the right title, interest and claim oil Be nJamir
Miller W Il. Miller; of, in and TO Two liundred ant
FIfty acres of land less, situated IN Gay Up
Butler county. Pa. bounded north by Jacob Wolford
Fast by Samuel Louden, south by james Heron anc
west by John Ciuthers large Improvement Ten acra
of which is meadow, orchard Of small trees; Franz
house and Log barn thereoa erected. Seized and Ia
ken in execution the property OF Benz Miller ah'
W I Miller at the suit Of j. A Dewar
JAS. b STOREY, Sheriff.
sherirs Office Butler, May 1871.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-22
peterson,s Magazine

Peterson's Magazine
For June, is an unusually fine number,
even of this popular and elegant agazine.
1t has beautiful steel engraving, The
Wild Flowers in the Wood;' = a splendid
mammoth colored fashion plate, with five
figures colored pattern for tobacco
pouch and about fifty wood engravings Of
dresses, bonnets, collars, cuffs, children Is
fashions, baby's shoes, patterns in embroi-
derry, smoking cap, &c. The literary con-
tents maintain the high character Of Peter
son." Single copy one year, 50. Address
G. j. Peterson, SO6 Chestnut st., Philadel-
phia, Pa.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-22
The U. p. Presbytery


OF Butler met in the lst church, Freeport,
and was opened with sermon by }. N.
Dick, en- the subject of secret societies.
Mr.. r. B. Robertson was ordained to the
offoe.of the ministry. NE, Brown preached
she ordination sermon. W. p. Broaden led
On the ordination exercises. 5. Kerr ad>
dressed the pastor, and W. II. Jam6on the
people. He was installed over the let con-
gregation Of Fresport, halftime. and COM
mission appointed 10 install him at Buffalo.
Mr. John c. M'Bisse was licensed to
preach f,e gospel as a prubatasner.
Our vacancies were expressly prohibited
from supplying themselves unless by direct
permission of the presbytery.
Adjourned to meet at Mt Narnum or the
Sd Tuesday ot June, at Al o'clock, a. m.
J. NJ. DONALDSON, Clerk.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-22
.nsy- Reader, if YOU wish to purchase

-sS- Reader, if you wish to purchase a
good moving machine, hay rake, iron or
wooden cultivatOr, plow: cook, parlor, or
heating stove; mantel, CRATE, fender, or any
other article in the cast,iron line, call at the
Ware room of Wilson, Weckbeeker & Co.,
North of Jacks Hotel, Butler, Pa. Their
articles are of the best quality, and are sold
for ready pay little cheaper than similar
articles can be purchased Elsewhere in the
county. Old iron and metal, and old linen
and cotton rags. received in exchange fol
any article in their line.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-22
Gedcy,

Gedcy,
For June, is received. This number
completes the seventy-fourth volume. 1t
is but Just to say that it is equal to, if
not superior to any that has preceded it.
The embellishments, fashion plates, and
designs for needle. W ork, are very fine.
The literary department is rich in thought
and imagination. Now is the time to
send for this excellent magazine. Single
copy, one year, SO. Address L. A.
Cooley, Northeast corner 9th and Chest
nut streets, Philadelphia, Pa.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-22
Partition Notice.

TN the Of the Partition Of the Real Estate of
Gotlisb PETER, late of Lancaster township, decd
in the Orphans Court Of Butler county, No. 10 Sep
tember term, 1866.
February 9st 1857 InquisI ticn filed and confirmed,
nisi. By the Court 7. NJ, EASTMAN, elk.
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
Htler County, ss
The Commonwealth Of Pennsylv lvania to the Sheriff
Of Butler county greeting: We command you to give
legal noee by service according to law to the heirs and
legBl representatives Of Goteb Peer iae Of LANCASTER
township Decd to wit Rebecca PETER, widow, resi-
ding in Butler county Frederick PETER, residing In
Idaho city Idaho rritory John Peer, VIM. PETER,
Goteib PETER Joseph PETER, Benjamin Y PETER, Mary
(intermarried with Christian Lexer Christian Loxter,
Rnbecca (intsrmarried with Michael 2eiger) Michael
Zeigler Elizabeth PETER, Emma (inermarliei with
Peter Schneidemantel, and Peter Sehneidemante, all
of whom reside in Butler county. except Gotieb Pecr
who resides in Pittsburgh, Pa of the following rule
to wit:
And now, therefore, you, the said ReLecca PETER,
Frederick PETER John Peer Will am Peifer, Gotleb
Peier Joseph Pelfer, Benjamin +. Peffer Mary Lexter
Christian Lexier, Kebecca Zeigler, Michael Iegler,
Elizabeth Peffer Emma Schneidemante, and Peter
Schneemantle, and every of you are hereby cited to
be and appear before Judges at an orphans Court
to be bed Butler, IN and for the said County of But
ler on the First Monday of June next, II being the
3rd day of said month"; then and there to accept, or
refuse TIE aforesaid premises at the aforesaid valuation
she cause, If any you may have, why the same
J. d STOREY, Sheriff.
sherfff-s Office Butler, Pa May s, 1861.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-22

Our Readers
will see by an advertisement published
elsewhere, that the celebrated Union Now
ing Machine. manufactured by John Hall &
Co, of Pittsburgh, and admirably adapted
to the wants of this county, can be bought
at city prices at the Ware~room OF Wilson,
Weckbecker & Co., in the borough of But>
Ter. Farmers should cali with them and e1
anime the machine before making purchat es.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-22
Auditors Notice.

TN the matter of the Petition Of j. W Christy for C
taton on Isaiah wigton to file and settle account as
tiuardan-o of VIM. Morrow and D. IL. Morrow, minor
children Of Hamilton Morrow, decd.
In the Orphans Court Of Butler county, No IL, Sep
tember Term, 1868
And now 10 wit March H. 1867 We order that inc
wi thin Petition the Complainant be taken or confess
ed there being appearance denial OF the tepOhu-
ents on hle and further direct reference 70 ihonas
Robinson, Esq an Auditor to take proof OIL VIC e
port them to the Court aud also to report an account
against said Defendants Guardian II necessary
BY the Court.
Butler county, ss;
cor,sd f,fn the Record this IIth day Of April, A.
1867. =. NJ EAsImANp Siefk o. " =:
Notice is hereby given that will attend y the duties
Of th above appointment at the Hotel Of W % Christ
lev Ia CsntreyiIe this Tounty. Thursday the 3oth
day Of May, 1861. IHoMAs isoblNSoN,
Butler May l, 1s59-st- Auaitof'
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-22
CONDITIONS.
NOTICE.

TN tia matter Of the petition Of inhabitants Of For
ward and jackson townships for erection Of Indspen6
ent School Districts
Bittier county Sc:
In the Court Of Quarter sessions e the Pence for sad
county, held Butler--of the Term Of harcht In the
year Of Lord thousand hundred AMI sixty
seven. the twentyhrd day Of April, the said yenf
the petition of Frederick X Beus and twenty three oth
or taxable inhabitants Of the townships of Forward and
jackson, In said county, presented setting ioitn .oae
said petitioners desire the formation of the territory
upon which they reside. into separate and ndepend
cnt Common School District, the bounds Of which SAIL
proposed district follows :-Begnning at post on
the line dividing the land Of lam Boggs and Oeorgo
IN In Jackson township; thence South seventy degrees
East two hundred and forty perchss to post on the
lands Of Knnear, in Forward township thence
south twonty degrees West three hundred perches 10
post ON tho Land Of W $. Wadron, in Forward town.
shin: thence North seventy degrees West two hundred
and forty perches a post land Of Nicholas Miller
In jackson township; thence North twenty degrees
East three hu dred perehes to the place Of beginning
Mhpreupon tie Court do appoint N. NJ. slatort ROD
ert Duncan and r. White Commissioners, 10 view the
premises and 10 inquire into tho proprsty OF granting
the prayerof the petition, to report TO tho Court
next Term being the FIRST Monday Of june next, tnc
the bounds forth the said petition as above fec
ted to such other bounds as they shali tbink moro
advisable together with their opinc on the expeaio-
cy OF establishing or not establishing the same.
Certified from the record, April 9th, l5oI
w. 81. EASTMAN. Clerk.
The Commissioners will attend TO the duties OF thsir
apnoiathcn on Monday the 9th dsy of May next, Of
which all persons Interested will please take notice
| Sost$S / + %%1&S Ssi$SS iS$SSsSeAs, COMMISSIONER
May l. IS97z=st.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-22
Demoresfs Msnihly-

This beautiful and favorite periodical comes
to us with all the freshness and fragrance OF
the June rose. 1t improves with every is
sue, and we are not surprised that ladies
find it the indispensable companion of their
working as well as their leisure hours. Its
varied contents ewbraee almost every topic
of interest in the parlor, kitchen and narss,
ry; while its sensible tone and the amesst
, of valuable information furnished, not to
speak of the money value of its excellent
patterns, render it capital investment o.
SO, without the premium which is sent fol
>esery, yearly subscription. Address
W. JENNINGS DEMoREsT,
-ser.e-s 473 Broadway, N. Y,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-22
List of Causes.

VIRIAL list for June Term. 1867.
Il FIRST WEEK.
Peter S. Weaver vs. Samuel Cleland Tsrre Tendm.
Herman J Berg VS.. james Halls Administrator.
Commonwealth, Hannah Callender sng, as Pm vs..
Thos Watson, Tsrre Ten.
Patton X earns VS.. Bernard Roessing OF. nj.
SECOND WEEK.
john C Murrin ct. al. Ryan Honton ct al.
Isaac sponsier vs. David Marshall
John Murrin's Executors VS.. Daniel Kelly.
Eleanor Hines VS. Samuel Winner Jr., ct al
William B. Lemnon Jacob Mechling.
william Clark James s. smith.
John Murrn's Ears Daniel Kelly.
Lydia s. M'LuIe May d. Brown el al.
John Negley vs. William yogeley ct al.
Jss Gall iher r James Gallahef. Admir- ct al.
Harvey d. Thompson Isaac Sponser ct al.
Matthew Riddle Tx X. j. Gregg
Patton Kearns vs. George C. Roessng.
Patton kearns George G. Roessing
Francis Eyth VS.. Jacob Zeigler.
j. B. CLARK, Proth'y.
Prothonotary's office, May LIST, no. 20, 3t.S
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-22
A Card 4.
Mai G. +. ANDERSON -

Maj G. E. ANDERs0N--
Dear SIR: After repeated and earnest So
licltations FROM different parts OF the county,
| have at length consented to become can
dilate for county Commissioner and de-
sire to say to my friends, that it will be ut
Nterly impossible for me TO canvass and, at
this iate day in the campaign, even to write
to thens hut that if, under these circum,
stances | be nominatedI shall feel nnder
still greater obligations.
Your truly,
Buffalo. tn. Nav 1871 MATHEW GREER.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-22

Hsrpsr's Monthly,
For June, is on our table,. As usual it is
o welcome visitor. In this number is found
the first of Z" n series of illustrated papers
upon the great mineral regions Of the North
west" This of itself, is worth all that this
number COSTS "A Philosophers bisttry OF
the Rebellion" will richly repay the reader
But it is useless to specify the whole num-
ber is exceedingly interesting. Published
by harper & Brothers, Franklin square,
New York.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-22
ASSESSORS A NOTICE.

AssEssoR's OFFICE INTEERAL REVENUE, 33D DisT
ALLEsHESY Cirr, Pa May 9th, 1867.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons Interested
that the lists Of Income Tax, Licenses &c or the
I'd District penna will he open for xaminaon at my
ONCE No. 65 Water street. Allegheny city, on the 2lst
and 22d days Of May, 1867 at which time and place
will hear al appeals presented relative to any er
or excessive valuations, nts or emu
meratons made by the Assistant Assessors for said
District.
~ the patcuiar matter thing respecting which
decision Is rcauested and haiI also state the ground
or principle Of error complained of &C. No appeal esn
be allowed to any party after the list has been trans
ited to the Collector After the above date all per
sons subject who have neglected to make returns
will be subjected the penalties provided By law
b. h. NENIN,
no. 2i-2t U. :. Assessor, I'D Dist Pa.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-22
Acknowledgement.

Acknowledgement.
CuARLorrE C. H., Va, May IA, '67.
LIEUT. LYoN.-Ny Dear Sir. Yours, in
closing check for $40, was duly received
and can promise you that it shall be faith
fully and properly distributed. Accept my
thanks Cor this contribution to the poor OF
our country. They, | know, will be truly
grateful Your friend,
ii A. CARRINGTON.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-22
Lost

Lost.
On Tuesday, the 7th instant, somewhere
on the road between the residence of the SUBJ
seriber, in Oakland township, and Butler
on the plank road between Butter and Alb
dill q. Martins, patent lever, hunting
cased silver watch. Any person leaving the
same at the Citizen Office, Butler, Pa, will
be literally rewarded. CHRIsrr RoDB.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-22
Executors Notice.

Estate of jacob HartzeU, decd.
NOTICE hereby given, that Letters Testamentary
having been issued to the nsdsrsighed, on the es-
tate Of Jacob Hartzei late Of Cranberry township,
Butler comfy Pa decd; therefore, all pen know
ing themselves indebted to the said estate, viii make
immediate paymsnt, and those having claims against
the same will present them duly authenticated Tor
settIement WILSON GRAHAM. Ex'r,
NAV no22 sts) ELIZABETH nARTZELL, Bxx
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Hats and Caps.

Hats and Caps.
The attention of our readers is directed
to the advertisement of Mcssrs. Owen &
Byrne, which will be found in to,day's issue.
Messrs. o. & B. have very large stock OF
excellent goods, purchased at low rates, and
which they offer at very slight advance on
cost. Their stock is extensive, as our read
ers will find by calling and examing for
themselves.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-22

Ice Cream.
Mr.. John NJ. Siemon, of 100 Federal ST.,
Allegheny city, invites the attention of our
readers to his card in to-day's paper. Mr.
Siemon is prepared to furnish parties, pic
MICS, festivals etc., with superior quantity
of Ice cream, cakes, confectionery, etc, on
the shortest notice and at very reasonable
rates. See his card and give him a call.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-22

MONEY FREE AS NATER.-1o,oOo ACTIVE
wi Local and Travelling Agents, Male or female, OF
all ages wanted TO solicit trade In every cJ
Hamlet wor kshop and Factory, throughout the entire
world for the most saleable novelties ever known.-
500 per cent. profit ana READY sALH WHEksyE Eh
10 $50 per day and no risk Of loss small capital re-
auired Of from $40 S1O0-the more money invested
the greattr the profit No money required IN dardhee
tge first send he articles and receiUe pay dertod, s
IT you actually wish make money rapidly and easily
write for full pdrtscuars and address,
HILNOR d co, (FrOm Paris)
2I0 Broadway, New York City
Iv (Nnwsnnners cor wing will be lberally den i with
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A Card.

CARD. nv
am informed the last fire county Treas
urers were of the borough of Butler. Those
who think the nomination belongs TO a
country district will see the improperly in
dividing our vote at the eleventh hour, and
electing sixth incumbent from the 5or-
ough. Believing you will not do IL, leave
my case with you, not wishing to excite Sec
tional feeling, but spirit of fair dealing
JoHN ilANEY.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-22

,ho r,.ttr Of the final account Of Christian Fiee-
No. "a June Term. 1901 andpo to ~it April
o. ts7 account presented aud difected 10 be hied.
IA a 'ablieatou ordered to be made ring I" rns
a1a an aiprt pay md Iaw By the Court.
Butler county, 49, ,,,-a ao,, a., =, An,,t. 1851
may, no2l ,3t<1 u. b. thA"h'f'oaf
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-22
AdministratOr's Notice.

Estate of Patrick Fiemna'ng, decd.
NOTICE is hereby given that Letters Of ninistra
~ tion on the estate Of Patrick Fiemming, 'te oi
Ciearield tp Butler county Pa decd have Jeen gran
ted by the Register Of said county Ito the undersigned
therefore, all persons knowing themselves indebted 10
aid estate will make immediate payment, and those
having claims against the SANE will present them
properly authenticated for settlenent,
81 HPHEE N'CUE, Admir-
Nav l5 i67-3t