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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-30
Old and New Time.

About forty years before the advent
of the Messiah, the present division OF
the year into twelve months, each with
its existing number of days. was estab-
lished by Julius Caesar. He computed
the period to be 365 days and bour-
required by the sun to make the circuit
of the ecliptic and return to the starting
point. Four times six hours constitut-
de one day consequently, he provided
for every fourth year to be a leap year
containing 366 days. The exact time
occupied by the sun in his annual
course, however, is 365 DAYS, 5 hours,
As minutes and Al 7-10 seconds
Cesar, therefore, put into each year ] l
minutes and l2 $40 seconds too much
time. In 1900 years this amounted to
a number of days of an error in time
The edict of Pope Gregory XIII regu-
lated the matter. This provided for
retrenching the ten days between
October 4 and Is, 1882. Thereby the
day that would otherwise have been
called the fifth became the fifteenth of
that month Then he decreed that
each year that divides by four and
leaves no remainder should be a leap
year-containing 366 days Yet Of
the even hundredth year OF each century
only such should be leap year as divid-
ed evenly by 400, the year 1900 to be
the first of such leap years, and the
year 1000 to be the next. Thereby, as
was shown, some 5000 years would
elapse before one whole day could
again creep into the calendar. Wher-
ever Catholicism prevailed the Gre.
gorian calendar was adopted In
Episcopal England and Greek Church
Russia. however, the Pope's bull made
no impression. Consequently, to this
day the Julian Calandar prevails in
Rnssia. AS that style deemed the
year 100 and 1900 leap years, which
were not so regarded by the new style,
those two years added to the ten days
retrenched by the Gregorian calendar
make the IL days. difference between
the Russian time and that of the rest
of Christendom
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-30
20. IL
What do Your Boys Read =?

The arrest of four boys 10 Milwaukee
upon numerous charges of iucendiarism
reveals the fact that they had pirates
ien," kept on hand large supply of
cigarettes, chewing tobacco, etc. and
swore in members with cast.iron
oath" The boys were mostly members
of respectable families, but were ia
-tructed in such depravity by vicions
literature. One Of the bows said de-
hantly: "Ob, Pm one of the Peck's
bad boys, am, and don't you forget
it" Another boy of most respectable
parentage declared he wanted to look
ike tough" and when arrested be
had on his person q knife, cowboy
story, a plug of tobacco. and four
cigars.
They were Dot gsmins of the street.
but boys who regularly attended the
public school, and stood well in their
classes. The parents are among the
Dest people in Milwaukee, and one is
the son of major general .he lesson
OF all this is not for Milweuke more
Chicago, but for every city and village
in the land. Fathers and mothers Who
laugh at the wit;icisms of "Pecks Bad
Boy" and like literature, may sooner
or later have to shed bitters tears and
endure the most intense modification.
The power and influence of bad book
or vicious story on the minds of the
young is not easily over-estimated.
1t is the DEVILS own method of en-
tering the homes of innocence and hon.
esty and leading the boys and girls to
vice and ruin. The father and mother
in these days who, when there are
foods of good books and magazines Tor
the young of the most beautiful and in
teresting character, allow these vicious
and pernicious publications in the
home, incur fearful responsibility.
The trouble seems to be that too many
fathers enjoy the reading themselves,
and are forestalled in making a protest
to the children.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-30

- The mail rider who carries letters
to and from the Cour d'Alene mines
charges fifty cents each, and often has
from forty to fifty. He takes the risk
of being either scalped or frozen.
The recent heavy loss by FIRE, all
over the country, has made q boom
for the insurance agents, who are
placing many new risks end adding
to old ones.
According to recent ruling of the
postmaster general. any person who
writes for tickets or corresponds with
lottery company, relating to such
business, violates the law and becomes
liable to a fine of from one hundred to
FIVE hundred dollars
An exchange remarks that, "tfe best
teachers are those that learn something
new themselves every day." 80 we an.
nounce this day that several thousand
important cures have been made by
the use Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-30
FRAME DWELLING HOUSE,

containing four large rooms and large kitchen,
With cellar under the entire house; a large
frame bank barn, a large and commodIous
frame building, first floor used for wagons and
buggies, second floor, with sufficient granery
capacity for all possible emergencies, as we'll as
place for the preservation of machinery and
implements used on farm; also smoke house,
henery, oven, and other buildings necessary
about farm house; two excellent springs OF
never falling water, one of which Is used in
spring house and the other for watering stock.
The schGal house of the district Is one-fourth of
mile and church about one-half q m!le or In
Butler.
Terms of purchase. cash or portion in hand,
with installments yearly tor three years, to be
secured by bond aud mortg ,ge on the premises.
For further particulars call at the law Office of
Charles A. Sullivan, s, w. Cor. Diamond, But
Ter, Pa. ian23.Sm.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-30

asks for your careful and cautious ex
animation of all the facts in evidence
tending to show the guilt or innocenc,
If the prisoner at the bar. She does
not demand conviction any more than
she demands an acquittal. but she does
demand that you and each of you re-
gardless of fear, favor or affection
render verdict in accordance with the
evidence in the cause on trial before
yea and now submitted TO your charge
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-30
THAN KS.
Twas a cheerfel resolution,

Twas cheerfel resolution,
Made by Lancaster congregation
That they should wend their way.
On that bitter cold day,
The first Saturday in Eighty-four,
They drove up to their Pastors door,
pleasant surprise,
Meeting eyes to eyes,
Something better in store
Than meeting at the door,
Full baskets were brought in,
But as they went out they were thin.
Not only the present did they have in mind,
But some for the future all seemed to find.
Lion, too, was cared for as well;
He can do his work better, but his tongue
can't ell;
For kindness of these people dear,
Be bountIful greetings this new year.
IN. N.
MIDDLE LANCASTER, BUTLER Co., PA.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-30
tnl24. Ts-l,
pACKI OG SKETCHES,

- per, flled with charming serials stories, cnoice
miscellany, etc, Is sent mos. ON TRIAL. for 20
new HOLIDAY PACKAGE consisting Of 10 pieces
popular music, 10 interesting games pack Of age
and fortune telling cards, pack Hold to Light"
cards, pack fun & Irritation cards, set chrome
carda, Ia Rew tricks in magic new pnzzles. game
a fortune. the mystic oracle, % ways TO get rich
LESSAMUSEMENT! AGENTS WANTEp Samols
paper for stamp. BACKLOG PUBLISHING Co.,
AugVssa, Me- iap2- Ipa,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-30
NOTICF Is HEREBY GIVEN that an application

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that an application
" Will be made by Chas. T. Creswell. Albert B.
and Theo B. Armstrong OH the 18th day of Febrl-
ary 1884, to the Governor of the state OF Pennsyl-
wanna under the Act of Assembly of the Common
wealth Of Pennsylvania, entitled AN Act to
provide for the incorporation and regulation OF
of certain corporations" approved April Goth 1874
and The supplements thereto. for the charter of
Intended corporation. to be called the Postal
Telegraph and Cable Company No. 2 !: the charter
nsi 81 oasra 20 IN ~ a
County, at the state line. the highway near
Foster Brook, running thence through the counties
Of Mexican, Warren, Forest Clarion, Venango
Armstrong, Butler. Allegheny and Washington.
to point on the state line between Pennsylvania
and West Virginia, in the township Of Hanover.
In Washington county, and for these purposes 10
have, possess and enjoy all the rights benefits and
privileges OF the said Act Of assembly and Its
Jan o. mo-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-30
Estate of Ebenexer Christy,

(IATE OF WASHINGTON TWP, BUTLER CO., PA)
Letters Of administr alton having been grant
ed to the undersigned on the estate Of Ebenezer
Christy, late of Washington twp, Butler ooun
ty, Pa. notice is hereby given to all parties
knowing themselves indebted to said estate to
make immediate payment and any having claims
against said estate will present them duly
authenticated for payment
Mrs. JANE CHRIsrY. .dm,r
G.. W. CHRIsTY. "1n
North Hope, Butler county Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-30

BY virtue OF the provisions Of the will OF WI
liam Thompson, decd, late OF Middlesex twp,
Butler county, Pa, the undersigned, his Exeeu'
tors, offer for sale par. of the farm of said VIII
liam Thompson, located 10 Middlesex twp,
Butler county, Pa, one mile west OF the Butler
and Pittsburgh Plank Road. and four miles
east of the Pa w Railroad, containing FIFTY.
NINE AND ONE-HALF $3.50 ACRES, one
half cleared and in good cultivation, the balance
we'll tinbered and all der fence, Is convenient
70 schools and churches, and is well watered.
For further information inquire OF on the farm
or address,
W.S. THOMPSON, rxacu,ors
W. r. THOMPSON,
Glade Mill z. o., Butler, Co., Pa,
uOyi4-3m
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-30
NOtice.

The time Hxed by the Court for hearing other
business than trial by Jury; such as applca-
tions for license to sell Liquors, and objections
thereto by evidence, petition, remonstrance or
Counsel will be heard Friday. March 7th, 1884.
DIRECTORS desiring subpoena for witnesses
must file exceptions.
Bottlers' license must be applied for as In
other cases to the Court. By The CoURT.
BUTLER COUNTY SO: Certified from the Re-
cord this 1lth day Of January, 1884.
W. B DODDS, Clerk.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-30
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALk,
VERY oozY
1W0-St0ried Frame House

OF six rooms, cellar, ont houses and two
lots OF ground In Butler will sold ON reaso n.
ablo terms. Coli at office Of
=. n. EASTMAN
AI-Att Butler Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-30
FOR SALE! FOR SALE !

valuable farm three miles west of Butler,
ON the public road, in high state OF improve
ment and cultivation. Eighty-three acres, of
which % acres IS heavily timbered with white
oak aud chestnut, and 90 acres cleared, richly
improved A stake and rider fence feet high
encloses the entire farm and also the dIfferen.
fields. Two fine orchards of over 100 fruit
bearing apple trees OF rare and choice varities,
all graf ed fruit, rs peach trees of young growth
and bearing for two years, IS pear trees also
bearing, one dozen ounce trees also bearing,
last year, and variety of small fruits. two
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-30
FARM FOR SALE,


IS Acres Of land. with large two-story brick
house and large barn thereon erected. Good
orchard; situated in Butler twp Butler county.
Pa, adjoining Butler borough on the south, will
be sold cheap and on easy terms. For particu-
lars inquire Of Lev McQuistion, Esq. Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-30
(0IVS 0IId3XS VI

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-sIlnsN 'uorlvInoIIo QsI5snls susHoInb pus pooIq
sssur9I0 'saIno pus ssAsHaI EnuslsuI u sssusseM
snoAIsN -sssuHoIs suITIvI pus sussds Ioy osIy
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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-30
Barred and Gray Flannels,
Knitting ard Weaving Yarns,

and can recommend them as being very dura-
BILE, as they are manufactured of pure Butler
county wool. They are beautiful in color, su-
perior in texture, and will be sold at very low
prices. For samples and prices. address,
II. FULLERTON,
tnl24. 7s-ly Rntler, Ps
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-30
state of samuel Youngs

LATE or WARRINGTON TWP. DECD.
Letters OF administration on the estate OF
Samuel Young, decd, late OF Washington twp
Butter county, Pa. having been granted to the
undersigned, all persons knowing themselves
indebted to said estate will please m IKE iinme-
diate payment and any having claims against
aid estate will present them duly authenti
Gated for settlement,
sc, HUTCHINSON, Administrator.
North Hope p. q. Butler county. PA.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-30
Union Woolen Mills.

would desire to call the attention Of the
public to the Union Woolen Mill, Butler, Pa,
where have new and improved machinery for
the manufacture of
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-30
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
Estate of John ROsenberry.

Estate of John ROSenDeffys
LATE or ALLEGHENY TWP, DECD.
Letters of Adnini tra,ion c. 7. A. on the es-
t.te OF John Rosenberry, deed, late of Allie
oheuy township, Butler county, Pa, having
been granted TO the undersigned, all persons
knowing themselves indebted to sid estate
will please make immediate payment. and any
having claims against said estate win present
them duly authenticated for settlement TO
p. EAKiN, Admir-
parkers Landing P. D., Armstrong Co., Pa.
Estato of John Cooper. Decd.
LATE OF WINFIELD TWP, BUTLER CO., Pa,
Letters testamentary on the above estate
having been granted to the under
signed. all persons knowing themselves In
dcLted to said estate will please make ir medi-
ate payment and any having claims against
said estate will present them duly authenticated
ROBERT COOPER. Executor.
Denny P. o., Butler county, Pa.
Esrafe Of VIM. Park, Sr.
LATE OF MrppLEsEx TOWNSHIP, DECEASED.
Letters testimsntary in the estate OF VIM.
Park. decd. late Of MiddIesex township. Butler
county, Pa. having been granted to the under
signed all persons knowing themselves indebted
TO said eststs viii please make immediate pay
mant, aud any having claims against said estate
will prs sent them duly authenticated for settle
ment.
~; III: $:::;: - En-: En-: 's n"'.
Bakerstowu p o., Allegheny Co., Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-30
TUFTS
PILLS
TORPID BOWELS,
DIS o r p e r ED LIVE r,
and MALARIA.

From these sources arise three -fourths OF
the diseases OF the human race. These
symptoms indicate their existence: Loss of
Appetite, Bowels costIve, Sick Head
ache, fullness after eating, aversion TO
exerti0n OF body mind, Eructatiom
of food, lrritabilIty OF temper, Low
spirits, A feeling OF having neglected
some duty. Dizziness, Flute ring at the
Heart, Dots before the eyes. highly col.
ored Urine, CONSTIPATION, and de-
on the Liver. Liver medicine TUTT'S
PILLS have no equal. Their action on the
Kidneys and SKIN is also prompt; removing
all impurities through these three g. scav-
engers OF the system," producing appe.
tite, sound digestion, regular stools, a clear
skin and q vigorous BODY. TUFTS PILLS
cause no nausea or gripping nor interfere
with dailY work and nrn Il ne rfecf
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-30
ANTlDOTE TO MALARIA,
HE FEELS LIKE NEW NAV.

HE FEELS LIK z A NEW MAN.
81 have had Dyspepsia, with Consiipa-
kinds of pills, and TUFTS are the first
that have done me any good. They have
cleaned mo out nicely. My appetite Is
have natural passages. / feel like n new
man" w. d. EDWARDS, Palmyra, q.
Sold everywhere .2;lc. Office, ~ Murray StN.Y.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-01-30

MIDDLE LANCASTER, BUTLER Co., PA.
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A Golden Opinion.

A well known author has said: every
youth should live with an eye to old age.
1.-The should die before he gets there, it
will never do him an injury" Just SO
should all youth DO taught by their pa.
rents and teachers that Penma, the great
tonic is Just the remedy he needs for all
the ailments to which flesh is heir. Ma.
ny golden opinions Of its value and Of
its unprecedented success have been re.
Ceived by its discoveries all Of which
express the most unbounded confidence
in its value rs a remedy, and tell what it
has done for the afflicted.
g. H. Walron writes from Brooklyn,
New York, that he began taking Pcau.o
while at Conneauton, Pa,, for a severe
pain in his side. Aftertaking three bot.
ties, the pain was almost entirely remov-
ed, and he now asks where he can get
the world renowned tonic in Gotham
He knows where he gets relief. Ask
your druggist for PerWa, also the "llls
Of Life"
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Reduced Rates 70 State Falr.

Reduced Rates 10 State Fair.
During the Ohio State Fair,
which will be held in Columbus,
September /, 2, 8, A and 5, the
Columbus, Hooking Valley and
Toledo Railway will sell from all
stations, for all passenger trains,
Round Trip tickets at greatly re-
dpced rates. Two regular trains to
and from Columbus each day, Elk
curSion tickets good going on all
passenger trains Of above dates,
and good returning until satnr.
day, September 6, inclusive, For
rates see advertising matter, which
has been profuscly distributed
along the line,
On Wednesday and Friday, Sep.
TENDER Sd and 9th, a special train
will leave Logan for Ohio River
division stations on arrival Of
Hooking Valley division train
leaving Columbus at Q o'clock p.
IN. Thus aff0Tdfng excursionists
desiring to make tho round trip
same day an opportunity to do 90.
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Tne Dnoura. -Tha Idronlh nn.

I|iI
The DRouTa The dronth wa;
6ecopiiug exceedingly serious u
our farmers especially those en-
gagged in dairy aid grazing. The
pastures were nearly burned Up
aud many stock owners are dis.
pensing oftheir cattle at low price.
inorder toget lid Of them before
winter. In this Immediate eco.
ton corr, cabbage, potatoes and
fall grass are ptobablybeyondh ope,
lnthe moist bottoms and on The
islands The crops will bs toletably
good, but as a rule . general fail,
llreof fall crops appears unaycid-
able. Add 70 the prevailing dull
ness in trade and business, which
isalways more than usual in pc.
lisical years, the crop failure and
hard times seem to be staring our
people in the face, Reports from
other sections seem to indicate that
We are NOT much wore of than
many other portions Of the c6un.
try. Rains have been plentiful in
restricted localities; but the drouth
is general. II came too late to at.
feet tho wheat although dry spells
eatly in the season stunted the oat
crop. The outlook for this fall and
winter is not assuring. Sentinel.
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TRUST SALE

TNpursuance Of the terms and proyis.
ions OF a deed Of trust executed by
Il, u. Erkanf and Caroline, hiS wife. 10
the undersigned Trustee, bearing date
on the 18th day Of October, 1889, aud u
record IN the Clerks Office OF The Conn.
t. Court Of Mason County, West Wiz.
ginia, IN trust deed book No. U, lages
SIS, So, 10 secure the payment Of Certaiu
notes therein dpsulibed, to Cornelius
johnson, which notes md trust huYiltg
been assigned 10 ]. l., Hayes, and dc.
fault having been made IN the payment
Of said notes, and having heen required
by Slil Hayes as such assignee, | shall
OH tho 10Th dizzy Of September,
1854, ~ the front door OF tile Court
House Of Mason County, West Virginia,
proceed to sell to the highest bidder for
CASH, all Of that tract Of land situated
la Mason County, West Virginia, on.thp
waters Of the Big Sixteen Mile Greek, lle-
ing the same tract VI land OH which the
said Richard ECENrd's now resides, con.
slstilig Of seven shares ii the "Hall
FARM adjoining lands Of Or. Gillespie,
'fhUs. McCumbs, - Ansbury aud 9th.
err; bounded By Samuel j. Halls lind on
the West, on the North by VIM. Ans.
bury on the East BY Jnbal Hall and on
theSouth by Dr.. Gillespie, supposed 10
contain fifty acres. The title to said real
estate is believed to be good but selling
astrustee shall convey only such title
us is vested In INC,
Ia TlMals, Trustee.
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FRANK LEsLIE's POPULAR MONTH
LY-The number for September
opens With a timely and able arti-
Gle on "The Presidential Canvass
of 1884," with nine illustrations,
including portraits Of the candida.
ties, etc. Notion Rutherford has
all interesting article, Across the
Pampa'," with eight illustrations.
Duyckinck's New York After the
Revolution" (nine illustrations),
Hunting an Empires Ghost" by
Alfred Tumble (illustruted); "The
Scientific schools Of the United
States by E, ], Hallock, Ph. D.
(twelve illustrations); and "Cha
mount" by Frcdcricks Daniel I'll.
lustrated), are noteworthy features
Of the number. The departments
of Fiction, Sketches, Adventures,
etc, contain contributions by II.
Cleveland Ward, Annie Thomas,
X. V. Hastings, etc. Eta W.
Pierce continues her deeply inter
esting serial, "a Dark Deed"
The poems are by Mrs. Dennison
and others. Thure are also a large
variety Of short articles, anecdotes,
paragraphs, etc; over 100 illustrat.
ions, and a beautiful colored front.
ispice, "The bitter with The Sweet"
Tho lSS quarto pages Of valuable
and delightful reading are sold for
% cents; yearly subscription $3.50,
postpaid. Mrs Frank Leslie, Pub.
fisher, SO, IS and 81 Park Place,
New Yurk.
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CoMMzsgroNna,s sA1a.


DBY virtue Of the authority vested III
Id me, by a decree Of the Circuit Court
Of Putnam County, West Virginia, made
in tile cause OF y. NJ. Saunders, Adm'x
OF !. w. Saunders, deceased, VI. Ida NJ.
Saunders, ct ais, ! shall offer for saloon
the LIST Day Of September, 1854,
atthe front door OF tie Court House u
Mason County, West Virginia, tho fol-
lowing described real estate situate III
said County Of Mason, to.wii: A tract
Of 200 acres Of land situate in Union
District Of Mason County, on the Waters
Of Mud Lick Fork OF Thirteen Milo
Creek, Also u tract Of one acre and 1854
poles Of land, with the Grist Mil there.
on, situate in the town Of West Column
bia. And OH the 22d day Of September,
1884, Ishall offer for sale, at the front
door Of the Court House Of Putnam
County, West Virginia, the following
described real estate, situate In tho said
County Of Putnam, to-wit A tract oil
III acres Of land situate In Scott District
OF Putnam County. on the Waters Of
Poplar Fork Of Big Hurricane Creek
Also lot No. - in the-town OF Winfield,
with the stoFe.house and Warehouse
thereon. This last lot, with the dwell.
ing houses will be sold subject to tho
life estate Of H. NJ. Saunders, widow OF
/. W. Saunders, decd. said sales will
by way OF public auction.
T,FtnR nj 2nlf,-(lnn.thiFI nj ihn nnF.