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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16
COM OMMUNICATI0NS
Acknowled cement.

ALLEGHENY TWP ,ss:-Personaily
apDeured before Mr. and Mrs. j c.
Kiskaddnn. At their residence in Al
legheny Twp Butler County, Pa,
quite number OF relatives end
friends who came to celebrate the
2GJh wedding anniversary OF Mr. and
Mrs K skaddnn, aud they acknowl-
edge this 70 be their true act and
deed, and desire the same might he
recorded "a such according to Law.
Mr. and Mrs Kiskaddon appeared
TO be well pleased with their visitors.
A few moments passed in greeting
each other; then the women agreeably
took their places in the kitchen aud
soon prepared a dinner. and when ali
the good things were placed on Toe
table tue guests were invited to take
their places, which they did without
auy back talk.
Mr.. K skaddon was placed at one
eud OF TIE table and Mrs kiskadton
az the other, r,-p@rhaps this was for
good purpose Ii would be impossl-
Die TO describe the good qualities of
the dinner
We were sorry that we did not feel
well and could hot enjoy it, but there
were qui,e d number present who aid
Mr.. KIskaddon. Mr.. 81 Jamlson, Mr.
J G. Redic aud Mr. j l. Colgin in
particular made up for what we lack
ed. Alter dinner the meeting was
called to order by choosing Mrs. G
G. Cooper pres dent and John Thomas
Esq secretary, and after few re-
10 arks there was presented 20 Nc. and
Mrs Kiskaddon as memorial OF
their 2Oth wedding anniversary, d
magnificent and valuable china tea
set and number of other valuable
presents. for which Mr. Kiskaddon
10 a few we'll worded remarks return
ed sincere thanks to the donors and
to all who had showed their kindness
and friendship on the occasion.
1t was a very pleasant china we'd
ding and all present enjoyed them
selves pleasantly and the happy
couple were well pleased. j. L.
ALLEGHENY TWP, March II, 1888.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16

For some years campmeeting
associations have charged an admis
sion fee to their enclosed grounds on
Sundays. A gate keeper at the
Joanna Heights campmeetiug, near
Philadelphia was arrested and 6ned
for performing worldly employment
on Sunday. The case was appealed
to the Common Pleas Court, and
after hearing argument Judge Err
mantrout rendered decision confirm
ing the judgment of the Justice of the
Peace. The Judge says: "All world
ly employ ments are allowed on Sun.
days which in their nature consists of
necessity or charity, whereupon the
custom of soliciting contributions on
Sunday from congregations for reli-
gious and charitable purposes was
recognized as lawful" But he places
the asking aud receiving Of an admis.
sion fee on the same grounds as do
ing the same for circus or any
other kind of show. This decision
may revolutioniZe the practice Of
campmeeting organizations which
prevails in Western Pennsylvania.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16
Summit Twp. School No. s.

EDS. CITIzEN:-It was the writer's
privilege and pleasure to be a5
spelling and entertaiameut given by
the Lindsey school No. 6, Summit
Twp, Thursday evening the Sth
lust, uuder the care of the teacher,
Mr.. j. Fl Timbin.
The scholars showed considerable
skill in spelling during the fore
part of the eveajng, showing that that
very important branch has not been
neglected.
The school spelled about an hour
and then there was short recess
after which the crowded house was
called TO order aud the school pro-
ceeded TO give literary entertain
ment, consisting OF Iecitations, dec
lamatiOns, essays, tableaux, aud dia-
Iogues, which were first class.
We were especially pleased by the
little folks appearance on the stage,
thus cultiyatiug the babit and self
possession of appearing before an au'
dience while young
The Older sch oiars also performed
their parts in aa able manner; on The
" hole the school and those who par
ticipated 10 the entertainment, did
credit to themselves and their teach
er
1t is evident by the manifestation
OF the scholars that they are March
iug on" as they sang, also that they
have progressive teacher who Is
wo, king for the cause OF education
aud tie building up of his profession
| TRAVELLER
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16
Mrs. Sarah Duffy's Death.

The manv friends of Mrs. Sarah
Duffy will learn with regret of her
death at the age of 81 wears at the
house OF her daughter, Mrs. James NJ
Sullivan, of Elan St. Mrs. Duffy
was formerly resident of Butler Co !,
where she has been long and favor.
ably known, Her maiden name was
O'Donnen. and the family was re-
marksble for the age attained. all
having reached the eighties. Mrs.
Duffy has been blind aud deaf for the
last six years, but retained her loving
disposition and kind manners for
which she was loved 30 much to The
day of her deash.&Pittsburg Dis.
patch, Msrch ii.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16
Letter From Iowa.

The following letter from an old
Butler, and for long time Mercer
County man, to Geneia al Reed Of this
place, will be read with intelest by
many OF our people.
OAKLAND, Iowa, Mar. I. 1888.
Gen, q. W. Reed:-My venerable
friend; our KIND aud very interesting
letter vi 18th nit Came duly to hald,
and | now tender you thanks for the
Information 1t contained about my
old neIghbors both living and dead--.
1t appears they are all gone except
Mrs Carnauan and VIM. Campbell
and above aii Was glad to hear the
account OF your own family. The
statement you gave OF the factories
and other improvements IN your coun-
Iy, along with your statement about
your railroads, was all very Interest
lug 10 me Tne Inauy railroad lines
that converge DIT Butler now Will
greatly facilitate trade and travel
from there 10 all points OF the COM
pass All those roads have teen
Quilt within the last twenty yeurs-
the first one built within Butler Co.,
was called or known AS The "Butier
Branch" Fns Pennsylvania IL. IL
company had, from time To time,
promised Butler county that brauch,
DuJ AS otlen disappointed The fond ex-
pectaJlous oi the people OF that coun-
| Cy uutd i'll 1864 Your worthy towGs-
man Hon. ii Negiey oeiog menu
bor OF that session labJred tor the full
6llment of that Company's promises
respecting tndG branch road aud again
| iu 1865 Was first u memoer In
1863 from Mercer county aud exerted
my lufiueuce tor the speedy buiding
of il Tne Pennsylvanla Company
soon after built the road To BlJler
Captain Pillow Was member in
1856 aud | served with him and Mr.
Negiey III tDat year and, with Mr.,
Pillow also III 1861 Captain Pillow
was wise and prudent legislator ,aad
your county, lii Justice to him, should
do something III a tangible and en-.
during form 10 perpeiuate his mem
ory. AS to political affairs. have
thought the defeat of Mr. Blaine a
public calamity, and feel sad when
reflect ou the misfortune of our coun-
try IS disgrace, in having. by q fraud
ulent election, placed an imbecile lib
ertine at the head of the government
Ii the national convention do not
nominate Mr.. Blaine the next wiseat
thing they can do is to nominate
Senator Allison, of this State, an able,
wise and prudent statement and very
popular in all parts of the country
aud take Depew of New York fol
Vice. President. With this ticket the
Republicans can surely elect mus
close-ill we'll Respectfully your
friend.
JOSIAH MCPHERRIN.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16
Frederick's Grit.

BERLIN. March l3-Emperor Fred
erick passed good night On arriv-
ing at CbarIottenburg Palace be re-
fused TO be carried 10 his apartments
in a sedan chair He mouDted the
stairs two steps at g time. After a
short rest ne wrote until /. A VI. He
rose at 8 A VI, received Prince VIII
liam, breakfasted with the Empress
and the children and then transacted
business. Bismarck's oral reports
occupied several hours Ia the after
noon the Emperor dined enFfamttte
end continued working until evening
occasionally addressing his attendant
His voice is audible but very hoarse
The Emperor will take the oath &C
cording to ths' Pr q SIAN Codstitution,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16

ach OCCASIONALLY get out of working
order, but tnat is ever in working or
der La health, if you have no appe-
tite. don't etc. The sense of hunger
is really not in the mouth nor in the
stomach; neither is the sense of thirst
ia these organs. IL is q demand Of
the sy stem. The person who eats
when be or she is not hungry, OF eats
food which don't agree with them is
as bad "a the man who drinks whis-
XIV. Yes, as bad as the man who
gets drunk Oh whisky. And speak
ing of drinking concluded the doctor,
Il don't think drink of cold water
before meal will hurt anyone; in
fact | consider it beneficial, particu-
larly before breakfast. as it washes or
clears the stomach for the reception
of food.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16

THAT is wonderful" are reported
as the last words of the Emperor
William of Germany and King of
Prussia. The Court Minister, stand
by his side, had read to him the 23rd
Psalm, "The Lord is my shepherd, "
etc, to which the Emperor and King
listened attentively, and then said,
"Tbat Is wonderful" Another re-
mark was equally striking. About
5 O'Clock in the morning of his death
he talked 80 much that a daughter
said to him he would tire himself
The Emperor replied, Il have No time
to be tired" An interesting account
of his last moments will be found in
another place.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16


MR. RANDALL, who some of the
Democrats recently said had given up
his protection views, has introduced a
bill in Congress in opposition to the
Mills tariff bill. Raudall's proposi'
tion takes the duty of tobacco and
reduces it on spirits instead of on for
elgn imports. This proposition will
bowever. meet with strong opposition
from members Of both parties TEX
isg The duty % Or reducing 1t on iiq
-.ucrs .is With many Q moral as will a.
Z P0lititsr inestiod and will therefor,
- opposed on moral grounds.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16
Things We Eat.

DR.. Thos. l.. Hazard. Professor of
Physiology in the Western Penn syl
vania Medical College, lectured be
fore the Curry Institute School Of An
atomy, and is reported as follows 10
the Plttsburg D1spatch:
"The comtuon idea that the st0m-
ach does al the work of digestion
was ell wrong TIE mouth aud the
stomach" A" said be, "as we'll as the
iutestines, have each their proper
fuucsions 10 perfora " The speaker
then gave $ minute description of the
Of the different organs OF digestion. IL
!ustrsting by drawings bow each per
formed its work, and showed how If
one organ became deranged II affected
the work of the entire system He
also showed the action of the gastric
aud paucreatic juices. How they
were formed, bow they operated, etc
were explained bv the doctor, who
in turn gave an analysis OF the differ
ent kinds of food, all of which went
to blood which in turn after wards
become fat, flesh. muscle, nerve and
bone, &c. "All food, said the speaker,
should be thoroughly ma6ticated
before swallowed. mashed potatoes
as well as meat" The speaker, in
conclusion, laid down three rules for
digestion. First" said be, don't
eat too much; second, don't eat food
that don't agree With you; third, dout
eat when you have 30 appetite. Did
it eyer occur 10 you?" said be, "wha;
couglomaration Of stuff We often put
into our stomachs-of bread, meat,
potatoes. cabbage, turnips, naccaroui,
pie. custard, pudding, ice cream coffee,
Sc? Some day when ycu sit down
to dinner, and have time, duplicate
each bite you cut and drink by pat
ting it into bowl Heat it to the
temperature of the stomach and see
what revolving mess you have, and
the wonder will not be that toe stom
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16

VICTORIA, is the name of the new
Empress Of Germany, and she is a
daughter Of Qaeen Victoria of Eng
land. Should Frederick, now Empe-
ror Of Germany, die Of bis disease.
said to be cancer in the throat then his
wife will be Dowager Empress
which made it important to her that
her husband survived his father, the
late Emperor William.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16
The Prevailing Storm Unprece-
dented.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March l3.-
At the Signal Ulfi,e it is said that
the present storm is unprecedented
since the organization Of that service.
The temperature today was lower
than ever before kaova at this sea
son of the wear. All wires between
here and New York are DIVA except
one to Baltimore. The only other
telegraphic communication with the
outside world is maintained by means
of two wires south aud three west.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16
Sub District Delegates.

We are requested by Republicans
of Sub district No s, Summit, Jeffer-
son and Clinton TIPS. and Saxonbdrg
borough, to state that a meeting will
be held in Saxonburg on Tuesday
March 27, at O'Clock p. NJ, for the
purpose Of settling upon the two SUD
delegates to be elected in the same
for the Congressional and National
Delegate district Conventions to De
held at New Castle.
Other sub districts where they con-
veniently can, will likely take similar
action to the above before the Prl-
mary of April IA.
Where there are but two townships
in a sub district there will be but lit
tie trouble in having an understand
ing or arrangement about the SAID
delegates to New Castle; but where
there three or four, or, as in one sue
district, No Is, where there are SIX
election districts, in these it will be
more difficult to have concert of ac-
ton or agreement upon the said dele
gates: There is time remaining
howcver, to yet have some action III
z-n-r anb I;otriot
The following is the action taken
in Lawrence and Beaver counties OF
this district concerning the election OF
these delegates to the New Castle
district Conventions when held:
Each sub district shall elect two
delegates this year, one delegate to
act in the Congressional convention
and one delegate to act in the Ma.
tional Delegate convention, who shall
be voted for separately, and the per-
sons receiving the highest number OF
votes in the sub district shall be the
delegates to the respective conven-
tions; but the same person shall not
be eligible to serve in both conven'
tions.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16
THE late March days have been the

worst experienced in the Eastern
pert Of this country for many years
Railroad travel between Philadelphia
and Pittsburg was impeded by the
great storm and drifted snow, and up
Wednesday of this week but little
mail except from Pittsburg was re-
reived 1t the postofice here. This
unaess enable blizzard was also severe
IN this county and Western Pennsyl
vsnia but nothing like in the East
1t was of eastern origin this time.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16

EvARTs is the oldest Of the Repub
lican Presidential candidates. He
was 20 on the 9Th Of Feb. Sherman
is IS. Allison SO. Hawley 50.
Edmunds 60, and Cellom SO, though
his hair is still black Frank Hiscock
is the youngest Presidential candidate
of.the Senate. He was 81 last Sept
Ingalls, comes next to him at IS
Robert T. Lincoln is only about A
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16

Robert Barron, Esq, of Worth
twp, returned home from Scranton,
Pa. on Tuesday last. where he had
been summoned as Grand Juror in
the United States Court held at that
place. Mr.. Barron was made Fore
man of the Grand Jury, which is al
ways regarded as an honor and com
pliment to the person chosen and to
the county from which be came. Mr.
James Duulap. of this place, who
was also a Grand Juror serving e,
Scranton, was taken sick while there
but has returned home safe aud j;
now in his usual good health.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16
M "A ARRI GD
Marriage Notices Published Free.

TH-RALSTON-At the Methodist
Parsonage, Friday, March 3, 1885, by Rev
s. IL. Nesbit, SIR. Robert Smith aud Miss
Stella }. RtIston, all of Grove City.
rCHISON-At the Metho-
dist Parsonage, Thurs lay, March S, 1855,
by Rev s. II. Nesbit, Mr. Elmer 5. Sauk-y
aud Miss Lucsila VI. Hutchinson, all OF
Cherry tp, this county.
ALBON-MOCK-A the Methodist par
souage. ri,utsily, March s, 1888, by Rey.
s. H. Nesblt. air. Charles A. Maloon aud
Mrs LOUISE MoeS. all Vi HuLier.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16
At Philadelphia.

PHILAD'A, PA, March l3,-There
is but little improvement today. The
stagnation of business caused by the
storm continues. Toe s;reet-car COM
panies have generally resumed bnsl-
ness. and. with iour-horse teams, sue
ceed in moving over their routes
with slight detention. The steam
railway systems. however, are still 10
a paralvzed coadition, aud very little
..ffort is being made to run trains
over any of the roads centering here,
attention being mainly given TO at
tempts to clear the tracks.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16

Mr. RICHARD JENNINGS, of Brady's
Bend, who was recently expelled from
the Producers Protective Associa-
tion, justiies bis drilling in violation
of the rules, by alleging that tbs As
sociation granted permission to other
parties to drill near his lines.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16
Drifts in Albany Twenty Feet
High.

ALBANY, n. Y, March l3 From
IOp. Sunday night until now, for
ffty.one hours, the hlzz zird has rag
ed without interruption. For twenty
four hours not wheel has been turn.
ing on anv railroad centering here ex
cept the New York Central, which
this evening drew 10 four trains aoan-
doned in snowdrifts two miles west
of the city.
10 this city horse roads and even
sleigh traffic is c)mpletely embargoed
Drifts in the streets are from ten 10
twenty feet high.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16
Republican Primary Election.
The Republican voters Of Butler

The Republican voters OF Butter
County are requested to meet at their
usual places of holding elections on
Saturday, April l4tb. 1888. between
the hours OF one and seven O'Clock,
r. of said dsy to vote BY ballot for
one psreou for State Senate, two per
scns for Assembly. one person for Ju-
ry Commissioner; two persons Tor
Delegates to the State Convention
and ore person for Return Judge
Voters will also by ballot vote
their choice for one person for Con
sress and one person for Delegate to
the National Convention.
Voters will by ballot, in the differ
emit sub Districts of the county, vote
for one person for Delegate to the
congressional convention and One
p-rsop for Delegate to the National
Delegate convention.
The county committee left it to the
ootion of the voters of the sub-distrlcts
whether there ehall be one person Tor
delegate to the Congressional conven.
tion and one person to the National
delegate convention or whether they
viii elect one person to fll both pla-
ces. the two conventions being held
st different times.
The Sub Districts OF the county
are a. follows:
No. 1, Allegheny and Parker town
ships
No. 3 Mercer, Marion and V enan-
70 townships
No 8, Slipperyrock and Worth,
tvps, and Centreville boro.
No. 4, Cherry and Clay twps and
Sunburv borough.
No. S, Washington and Concord
twps.
No. 8. Fairview twps, Fairview,
Petrolis and Karns City boroughs.
No. I, Oakland. Donegal, Clear
neld twps and Millerstown borough
No. s. Summit, Jefferson and Gin
ton twps, and Ssxonburg boro.
No. o, Winfield and Buffalo twps,
No. 10. Penn and Forward twps,
nd Bald Ridge.
No. III, Butler twp, and Butler Dor
ough.
No. Ia, Adams and Middlesex tps'
No. Is, Cranberry and Jackson tips
Connoquenessing South, Zeiienople
and Evans City boroughs,
No. IA, Conuoqnenessing North,
Lancaster and Muddycreek twps.
No Is, Centre, franklin and Bra
dy twps, and Prospect borough.
The Returns Judges are to meet
in convention st Butler, on Monday
April l6. st l O'Clock, p. NJ, to count
the votes and declare the results. and
20 attend to all other business tha'
shall come before them. Said Re
turn Judges shall constitute the
County Committee for the ensuing
year.
The election will be held under The
rules governing primary elections
Republicans only are to participate
In eaid election.
BY order of the County Committee
JAS. B MATES, Chairman.
w. c. THOMPSON Secs
A. II. CHRrsrLEY
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16

GALLAGHER Ga Friday, March Q, 1888,
al his home in. Frank lin tp. Mr. William
Gallagher, aged about 10 years.
BIPPUS Saturday morning, March 10, 1888,
Mrs Emma Booth, wife OF dr. JACOB Bip-
pus OF Oak land tp, aged 80 years
She was daughter oi Rev. Booth of Clar.
ion county snd was afflicted with cVnsump-
tIon.
BiEHL-At kittanaing, on Monday March
8, 1855. Mrs Emma Biehi. wIdow of Ar.
LOUIS Biehi, decd, aged 81 years.
sirs. Bishl's maiden name was Helmbold,
aud she was born in SaxDnburg, this county.
ANDERSON AT her home in Allegheny, =,
en- Friday, March 2, 1888. Mrs, Robert
Andersen, formerly Miss Alice Sloan OF
Ksrps CITY, in the 22d year of her age
MCELROY AT her home in Clintonviie, Pa.
Feb. 8, 1888. Mrs. Mary McElrey. wife OF
Mr. David dsE;rpg, iis1 u sns 18th uls.
their daughter, Laura May, aged years.
aud on the 23I nit. their daughter Susan,
an infant.
CROOESHANK-Ath his home in Winfield
tp, this county, Saturday evening, March
3 1888, Mr WtiiI,n Co okshaaS, III the
18th yesr of his age.
he was one of the oldest citizens OF Nln-
field to aud for many years great sufferer,
and for the lost eighteen months was confn-
ed to his bed, But he pore Dis suHerinSs
with Christian patience aud calnnly awaited
the change, He was a consistent member of
the Buffalo Presbyterian Church for almost
three score years He leaves a wife aud
eleven children, five soas and six daus shters,
10 m has loss.
WILLIAMS-Feb 90. 1888. Mr.. David Will
liams, of Franklin, Pa. aged aooat II
years
Mr.. Williams was born in Scrubgrass twp.
| Venango county, Pa. and was brother of
| Rev. Samuel Williams ,pGstoE OF Mu idycreek
and Unionvilie Presbyterian churches.
ANDERSON AT the house Of Hon. Frank
Riddle, 10 Scruogrdss tp, Veaango county,
| Pa March s, 1888, Mr. VIM Z. Anderson,
III his 68th year.
| Mr.. Anderson walked to Mr.. Riddle's-a
| distance OF less than half mile-and called
| TO See Mr.. Riddle on business, and was not
| in the house oyer FIVE minutes when he died
peacefully in MS cnalr, from heart disease,
| it is supposed, though subject u epiieptic
! cts, he mad been very we'll Tor severa! Weeks,
! uD to the very IL ,ment Of his death.
| WALKER-At her home in Zelie7opie, on
| Wednesday morning, Marcn II, 1SSS,
| Mrs Mehitab!e Walker, aged 90 years.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16
Expelled for Drilling Wells.

BRADFORD. PA, March 1.-THE
Petroleum Producers Association
has sent out notices to all lodges that
Richard Jennings, well known pro-
ducer, has been expelled FROM the as
sociation for drilling wells contrary
to the shutdown contract.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16

The Sharon Pa, Council proposes
to merge the Offices of street commiss-
ioner and health officer and pay q
stated and regular salary. He
would be required to report every
thing coming to his notice to the va
rious council committees 1t is a
correct notion, but a man without
fear or favor is needed for the posi-,
tion.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16
Eau dele pates tn

Few delegates to the next Re-
publican National Convention will be
instructed for any candidate. This
is as it should be. The best wisdom
of the party will be needed and the
best men, not instructed or self seek
ing dummies, should be made dele
gates and allowed to freely exercise
their best judgment t.-Crawford Jour
a,u1.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16

WE are indebted to Mr.. Snyder,
County Superintendent of Comm N
Schools, for copy of the Report of
the State Superintendent of Public
instruction for 1887, aud also for q
copy of the Pennsylvania School
Laws and Decisions up to 1887.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-03-16

Explosions from gas are still
mentioned at other places; but Butler
might be regarded rs free from such
danger ut present, there not being gas
enough to make an explosion.