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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26
pITrsBURG PRODUCE.

Timothy hay from country wagons so
to $l2, mixed hay $780, white middlings
s24, brown middlings sol. winter wheat
bran s2l. Rye 76 to rs, wheat 96 10 $1.03,
oats As TO 30, shelled corn % to 90, ear corn
81 to 63. Country clover seed 81, timothy
81. so; buckwheat flour 81 to 3.
Country roll butter - to %, fresh eggs
in cases 81, cold-storage eggs 20, beans
$3.50, potatoes on track S1.05, jobbing
$1.15; rags u: cabbage 4 and 5, onions
81. %, turnips % to 80; feathers 30 to 60.
Dressed spring chicken 10, old 8; dressed
duck 13, and turkey IA.
Chestnuts 81, walnuts 30 to 75, she'll
barks 81.
Pheasants $450 dozen, gray squirrels
$l.25, rabbits Is pair.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26

Largest line of silks, velvets and
dress goods in the county at less
than former prices, at
L. STEIN & Sons.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26

-Celluloid and oxidized silver
toilet sets, with or without cases, at
Redick's.
DO you want genuine diamond
ring, with finest gold mountings?
Do you want soft glowing Ruby?
A mild Moonstone? brilliant
Emerald? a beautiful but ill-fated
opal? an exquisite pearl? stylish
rosaline? popular tiger eye? a
topaz? garnet? amethyst or black
pearl2 If you do, there is but one
proper place in Butler to go for it.,
and that is c. f. T. Pape IL Bros,
l22 S. Main St.
Tie up your horse with a 75c.
handmade leather halter. Martin
court Il Co.. ZIG W. Cunningham
ST., have them.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26
An Attractive Feature

At our store just now is the
beautiful line OF Holiday
Goods, all selected with care
and in exquisite taste. We
show the latest designs. Our
prices are not more than asked
elsewhere for goods of inferior
quality. Come to our store,
whether you wish to purchase
or not. No trouble to show
goods, and polite attention
given to all. Our stock of fine
perfumes, both in bottle and
bulk, was0never. greater than
at present. We give you the
very best and save you money
at our store.
Respectfully,
C. N. BOYD, Druggist.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26

The cheapest place in Butler to
buy stoves is HENRY BIEHL's,
No. l22 N. Main st, Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26

and expenses to LIVE AGENTS, men or
women No drones wanted. Work steady
year round and cash weekly. Good pay
for part time Fine outfit free. Expert
ence not needed. Send references and
stamp at once. J. EUGENE WHITNEY,
Rochester, n. Y.
20 This firm is perfectly responsible.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26
C. N. BOYD, Druggist.
Diamond Block, Butler, Pa.
Christmas Presents.

Greater variety, prettier and cheap
er this year than ever before. have
the best line of Holiday Goods this
year that / ever had | want every
body to see them, and | extend cor
dial invitation to the public to call
and examine them.
No person is expected to buy unless
they see what they want at prices to
suit them. know | have nice
goods. l know they are cheap, and
will be pleased to show them to you
whether you buy or not. Call early
while the stock is full at
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26

BurLER has population OF about 10000.
II is the County seat OF Butler County. with
GO.0OO.
-Four railways. natural gas. and unequalled
facilities fon manufactures.
Progress everywhere; new buildings, new
manufactures, growing and prosperous town.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26

Buy tie .. Lansing Wagon-it is
the best. For.sale by
HENRY BIEHL,
1872 N. Main ST., Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26
THE CHANCE OF A Lifetime
WHO
Would miss it? See Southeast
Corner c I this "ad."


- OAtA AAiioS 1CO
Corner { I this "ad."
Have Presents for All
Fine Pictures. Frames, Easels,
Gold Pens. Books, Books and Books.
Books in Sets, Gift Books, Juve-
nile Books and Poems.
Plush, Meta and Leather Toilet
Cases, Odor Cases, Manicure and
Shaving Sets, Cuff and Collar Boxes,
Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Ci.
gar Boxes, Smokers Sets, Albums,
Hand Mirrors, Triplicate Mirrors, &c
.: {: 9: 9: ): ::
PHOTO, ~ "a IN ALL
AUTO. ~ ~ LINES
w ~ w
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26
Wheeler & Wilson and Star

Wheeler & Wilson and Stan.
dsrd Sewing Machines at
HENRY BIEHL's,
No. 1872 N. Main ST., Butler. Pa.
CLOCKS in onyx, marble, iron,
wood, nickel, gilt, and ornaments to
match, at j. r. Grieb's, l20 s. Main
st. Sign of Electric Bell.
Our many customers will be
pleased to know we have a larger,
better and cheaper stock of Silks and
Linen Handkerchiefs than ever be-
fore. NJ. +. & M. MARKS.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26
LEGAL NEWS.
NOTES.

In the Criminal Court of Allegheny CO.
last Friday, Judge Stowe allowed plea OF
simple assault and battery to be entered
against Wesley Greer for asssulting Ro0t
HARRISON and suspended sentence.
The will of Susan J Mechling late of JEFF
ferson twp. was probated and no letters.
Letters of administration were granted
to VIM Watson on estate OF John Ekas late
OF Buffalo twp.
The County Commiss toner's are ready for
the Auditors next week, and the expenses
of the county for 1890 will aggregate be-
tween $4,000 and 81, 900, and the re-
ceipts about equal.
Some of the Assessors have returned
their books.
Ira Marlatt, whose father formerly resid
ed in Cranberry twp, this county, is on
trial at New Lisbon, o., for murder,
and John Rowan OF Cranberry twp, testi-
fed as to the insanity running IN the fami-
ly.
Leases are being taken and filed, cover
ing the territory between Byron Centre
and the Hoover farm.
The Jury Commissioners began filling
the Wneei tnls week, IOr next year. anu
persons who have not been summoned on
the jury for years, and want to be should
send in their names Immediately.
LATE PROPERTY TRANSFERS.
J. T. Donly to Maria Donly lot in Butler
for 1900
H. n. Cooper To }. Il. Greer 16 acres in
Jefferson for III.
T. NJ. Rhodes 10 l.. \. Rhodes lot IN
Centerville for 1000.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26
The Pittsburg Weekly Com
mercial Gazette.

Brimful of news and interesting
reading matter.
1t is a paper for the farm and fire.
side.
Itis a clean, attractive, and care
fully edited eight-page weekly news
paper for only 81 per year. Or We
will send the CITIZEN and the Week
IN Commercial Gazette for one year
rof $3.50 q year, in advance.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26

ice cream at last summers
prices at Morrison's City Bakery.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26
HOLIDAY GOODS
STATIONERY,
ART

Ice for sale at. the City Bakery.
-Martincourt & Co.; ZIG w. Cum
ningham St., has more robes and
horse blankets than you ever seen in
your life.
New kid gloves, cloth gloves,
mittens, hosiery and underwear at
lower prices than ever. at
L. STEIN & Sons.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26
Call and get prices on watches.

Call and get prices on watches,
clocks, etc., for holiday gifts at G. F.
T. Pape & Bros, l22 S. Main st.
The Anti Rusting Tinware-
guaranteed against rust for three
years, at HENRY BIEHL's,
No. 1872 N. Main St., Butler. Pa.
Buy the Eighme patent shirt at
j. F. T. STEHLE's.
-5-A Horse Blankets cheap at
MARTINCoURT & Co.'s,
2l6 W. Cunningham st.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26
Christmas Presents.

Young man, let US help you to solve
the all important question, What
shall ] buy her for a Christmas gift?
There is nothing that makes more
appropriate gift than the thousand
and one things that will be found in
our store and if you call we will glad
ly show them to you.
E. GRlEB, the Jeweler,
l39 n. Main St.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26
LIVE STOCK.

At Herr's Island, Monday, Christmas
cattle sold at 81 to ST, and others from
to 5.35, bulls and dry cows 2 and 3,
bologna cows So to s12, fresh cows $25 to
$50. j. Reiber d Son had the best fresh
COW in the market and got a. fancy price
for her. She was bought from Mr.. Shep-
herd, of Middlesex Twp. Veal calves sold
at to g..
Sheep sold at 81 to 81, and lambs at to
Ct.
Corn-fed hogs retailed at $50 to 3.S5,
and countries at to 81. Pisor whole
sailed lot of Butler Co. hogs at 3.
THE OIL MARKET
rlosod Mopdav OF col Tuasdav OF 6Q5
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26

Fine table linens, fancy towels,
tides and stamped linens in great
variety at
L. SrrIN a. SoN,s
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26
Clocks, Jackets and Furs at
D. f. JACKsON's,

Big line of Albums at the scent
Store, opposite Savings Bank.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26
Every purchaser will be presen

Every purchaser will be present
ed with one of our "cards" until Jan.
lst. M. +. & Nj. MARKS.
If state that | have the largest,
finest, most tasty and best selected
stock in Butler l mean it. Anything
in the line Of diamonds, watches, both
gold and silver; jewelry, silverware,
spectacles, clocks &c, can be had at
the lowest possible prices. If you
will give me call I'm sure / can
please you. Respectfully. r. Grieb,
100 s. Main st. Sign of Electric
Bell.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26
Two Good Papers at a Bargain.

TWO Good Papers at Bargain.
We have made arrangements by which
we can furnish The Ohio Farmer, the lead
ing agricultural, live. stock, and family
journal of this country, and the CITIZEN
both one year, postage paid, for only 81. 40.
This is a bargain that every farmer should
accept.
Boarding House Cards, with Act
of Assembly, 25 cents for half-a-dozen,
for sale at CITIZEN Office.
Holiday Excursions.
On December oath, 25th and 3lst,
1890, and January lst, 1891. ticket
agents of the Pittsburg Il Western
Ry. will sell excursion tickets to all
local stations, at excursion rates. All
tickets good to return until January
5th, inclusive.
Fine watches at J. II. Grieb's, l20
S. Main st. Sign of Electric Bell.
j. J. Reiber, the drover, wants
all farmers and stockraisers to know
that be still deals in stock of all kinds.
Any persons having any to sell
should address him LOCK Box 926,
Butler, Pa, or leave with Jacob
Reiber, Jefferson ST.
-Fascinators at 25, 40, so, IS cts.
and 81 at
l.. STEIN IL Sons.
You never saw a good assort-
ment of blankets, robes, harness,
buggies, carts and everything in their
line in your life unless you have been
to Martincourt & Co., nor never will
see them till you go there.
Genuine Hand. made Harness for
| 50 at MARTINCoURT Il Co.'S,
2l6 w. Cunningham st.
Homemade bread at the City
Bakery.
-Silverware in great quantities.
Tea sets, shaving sets, toilet sets,
jewel cases, card receivers, pickle cas-
tors, knives, forks and spoons, and, in
fact, hundreds of things too numer-
Gus to mention. / promise you the
best selection in town, at j. r.
Grieb's, l20 S. Main st.
Slipperyrock Normal.
Attend the State Normal School at
Slipperyrock Expenses only $50
for IL weeks, beginning Jan. 2, 1891.
Address ALBERT E. MALTBY,
Principal.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26

Gold specs and eye glasses at j.
r. Grieb's, 120 S. Main st. Sign of
Electric Bell.
Go to Martincourt & Co.'s and
buy two horse blankets for what one
costs elsewhere
What would be a more appro-
pirate gift for an old lady or gent
than fine pair of gold spectaeles. /
can promise you fine selection and
at bargains. j. r. Grieb, 120 S.
Main St.
Ribbons for fancy work,
Ribbons for art work,
Ribbons for dress trimming,
Ribbons all shades.
Ribbons all grades,
at d. L. PAPE's.
l22 S. Main st.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26

Our Ladies' Wool Hose at p
cents can't be beat. All other grades
at bargain prices.
r, STEIN & SON
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26
R T D | { K 5.
We Paw Salary

Drug Store, next door to Lowry
house.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26
A full line of fascinators and

A full line of fascinators and
mittens at PAPE'S.
Travellers cases, smokers sets,
whisks and holders, toilet mirrors,
manicure sets, brush and comb cases.
shaving sets-in plush, leather, cellu-
loid and silver, at Redick's.
Diamonds at j. Z. Grieb's, 100
s. Main st. Sign of Electric Bell.
Our double heel and knee stock
ing is the cheapest and best for school
wear. M. F. & M. MARKS
We can save you money on plush
coats. cloth jackets, stockinet jackets
and children's garments, at
l.. STEIN & Sons.
ice cream furnished in any
quantity, for parties, by the City
Bakery.
Take your children to Zuver's
Gallery for Pictures that will suit
you. Anderson building.
Genuine Handmade Harness for
50 at MARTINcoURT Il Co.'s,
216 W. Cunningham st.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26

Genuine Hand made Harness for
50 at MARTINCoURT Il Co.'S,
ZIG w. Cunningham st.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26

We will have a full line of trim
med Hats and Bonnets until Jan. lst.
NJ. +. & M. MARKS.
-5-A Horse Blankets cheap at
MARTINCoURT Il Co.'s,
216 w. Cunningham St.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26
Marriage Licenses.
This Isn't Joke. 1t can be Ex-
planned.

At Clarion, Robert Irvell and Sarah Ser
geaEt of Butler county.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-12-26
Holiday Excursions.

You never saw a good assort-
ment of blankets, robes. harness,
buggies, carts and everything in their
line in your life unless you have been
to Martincourt & Co., nor never will
see them till you go there.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-04-04
Double Paw and No Lecture,

\ well known citizen adopted a novel ex-
pedent the other night TO secure peace. 1t
was incumbent upon lin TO attend to some
business down town, and he promised his
wife that he would positively be back at $50.
There would be no Slip up, no accidents or
mishaps, no Ifs OF ''buts'-there could be
no mistake about it--he would be home at
$50 prompt. His wife looked little doubt.
fUl win you give me Il dollar for every
hour YOU are later than thatn Sue asked.
"Done!' lie exclaimed and forgot all
about it.
A. he CROPPED his way in at II o'clock he
suddenly bethought himself of his wager. OF
course his wife was up. Here, my dear.
I'm two hours and half late; here's So
Double pay. Now, don't say word The
lady saw TINT she could not honorably REFUSE
to abide by the contract, but declares now
that she wouldn't have taken $40 for the cur
tain lecture which Sue had mapped out and
committed TO memory for the occason.-St
Louis Republic.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-04-04

Actresses are the only class Of women who
need to wash their heads. They live in
powdered atmosphere on the stage, the in
furious effects of which nothing but soap and
warm water will avert. Ordinarily water is
bad for the head it chills the scalp and rots
the hair. ] have customers who have not
put water on their hair since they were chill
dren. One lady, with a suit of the most
beautiful black hair can recall, told me she
had rot washed her head since her wedding
day, and chat was thirteen years ago.
But the hair must be kept clean, for all
that | know nothing better than a good
brush. which, if well applied, will inyigorate
and cleanse the head AMI give gloss to the
hair that nothing else Will secure. consider
the comb most teleterious instrument un-
less handled correctly.
To begin at the head, a. most people do in
combng, is to tear out or break the hair.
The proper way is to begin at the ends Get
the tangies ON first, and ascent by degrees,
The trc;,es .mopthed out should then he Iii
vided into three or four parts and combci in
sections. In using fine tooth comb never
drag it through the length Of the hair unless
you are anxious 10 become bald.
The donlrulf is not in the hair, it is in the
scalp, and the scalp only should be combed or
scrapcd. By carefully dividing the hair the
head can be barred and combel 4 little
practice will enable "A maid TO glide the comb
out OF the nair, removing much IF the dand-
ruff and dust with it. What remains in the
hair can be brushed Off Il is difficult for an
individual TO clean her own head. The duty
should Ae performed by some one.
very excellent shampoo can be prepared
at home that viii keep tine head in healthy
condition. Put into toilet bottle n mixture
containing the following ingredients: One
pint Of water. five cents worth Of powdered
CASTLE soap two tahlespoonfuls Of alcohol
half the quantity of borax and the yolk Of
two eggs The egg contains iron, which will
be absorbed; tie soap and horaX viii cleanse
the SKIN and the alcohol supply a sullicency
of heat to prevent cold. Interview III New
NorE World.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-04-04

among thoae who matte a prctcnso of study
and eagerly pursued socid exctements. Sub
soquent effect upon the health may be judged
when it is found that twelve years after tho
graduation one young Woman, ranking at
TIE head Of her class, is the mother of six Wig
orous children; two others, earnest students,
have each n family of FIVE, and n number of
others have four children
No correspondence has been held with mar
ried classmates living at "a distance. These
mentioned are personally known to be mo
Their, in the fullest sense, and constitute strik-
ing contradict ,ns to the claim that education
has an injurious effect upon woman. But"
it may be objected, these are exceptionally
healthy women Undoubtedly, but if the
training has any influence at all, it should
make them fall slightly below tho standard
of the preceding generation, whereas, i'll sew
oral instances. they improved upon the record
of their mothers. not only in general health,
hut in the condition and size of their families
Miss Alice y. Twcedy in Popular Science
Monthly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-04-04
Elegant Tritiing al Dinner.

Another innovation nich involves good
deal Of elegant trifimS tat table has been in
PRODUCED into fashionable houses i'll Pari,
during the progress OF that sometimes dreary
part of the thinner called dessert Th,
consists in the practice Of placing on the table
small rcceptacles in silver, rather bluEtly
called naruitoS, or pots. The marmites
are carefully covered, and may contain al
monds, nuts, cakes, or any other tiny kick
shaws of the sort. The elegant trliling comes
in when the guests, brmiul Of mystery Il, to
the contents Of their respective receptac!es,
90 through process Of exchange and barter,
each discovery being saluted with observa-
lions Of more or less spirited character.
Polite badinage is the rule when guest has
exchanged his well filled marmte for a com
paratiycy empty one or received from a
fair ne;hbor pot replete with rare deli
cacies en- troc for his own relatively valueless
assortment of sweets.-Cor. London Tele-
graph.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-04-04

Every one, but especially children. should
wear properly fitting shoes, no matter how
common their material. They should be
neither too large nor too small, and should
have low, fiat heels, that must be promptly
''righteI" as soon as they begin to wear to one
side. II the toes of the foot show 4 tendency
to overlap they should be rubbed with the
hands once or twice each day and if this care
be given when the curving commences it viii,
as "A ruic, prove sufficient 10 correct any
irregularities OF this nature. If nail is way
ward in its growth, trim it only lightly at the
a!ling corner, but fully at the opposite cor
uer II both corners grow too deeply into
the flesh, clip them carefully ana lightly, and
then scrape the center Of the nail from the
tip to near the root until it is thin and foxi-
ble. THIS process seldom fails to correct re-
fractory nails--proviled of course, they are
mot neglected. too lorg chicago Mail.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-04-04

Woman, commercially considered, is seal
ing the heights abreast Of man. That is
chat rittsburg drummer learned In Cleve-
land. much to his discontinue, and he has
not quit telling and complaining about it
vet He went into a house that handles en-
CINE supplies and fixtures. He was followed
by petite, rather pretty lady, jauntily
dressed He admired her on sight, and
thought that She must surely be the propri-
etors daughter.
He forgot business in his extreme consid-
Grafton for the observance OF good manners,
and politely stepped aside TO allow her to
address her father before he undertook to get
an order out of him. lie was little aston
isned to see her hand the old gentleman q
card. completely dazed when she began to
talk steam gauges, the very things he was
selling; had almost stroke Of apoplexy
when She took an order, and wished he was
dead when she looked at HIM as she tripped
out with miscellaneous smile, which said
plainly that she knew what ne was there for,
and she had got in ahead of him. Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-04-04

When the frog is changing from one state
to the other, the hind legs first begin to grow,
then the fore legs appear and the tail is lost.
The tadpole lives in the water the frog, while
loving TO live near the water, visits it only
occasionally, but makes his home on the
shady, moist banks of ponds or streams. The
voice of the male is powerful, that of the
female is comparatively weak. 1t is amusing
to hear, in the warm summer nights, the diff
fereut notes and sounds which these queer
creatures can produce, from a low, deep
croak given only occasionally, to the high
uninterrupted song Of many voices blended
together, until, if heard from distance it
sounds like the ringing of silver sleigh bells.
The great bullfroG of America has Won
derfuy powerful voice, while that Of the
blacksmith frog of South America is like a
hammer striking against some metallic sub
stance. still another frog is called the sugar
miller, because it produces "A sound like the
grating Of sugar mill.
There are many kinds of frogs, some of
which are used for food, and considered a
great deicacy. Nets are often used for
catching them. 4 lad who was fond of frog
hunting had once peculiar experience,
which. he said. put a stop 10 his ever again
INDUCING in the sport The lad caught a
very fine frog, and was putting an end to its
existence, when the strange creature crossed
It's legs on It's breast and looked up in his face
with its great eyes--for frogs are said to have
beautiful eyes--in such a beseeching manner
As to cause the greatest pity in his heart. He
then declared that he would never catch or
kill another for it seemed to him like a hui.
man being pleading FOR hie