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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-06-20
The Election.

Nine hundred votes is a large number
Tor Butler to poll at a local election, and
that on a matter not thoroughly discussed.
At the election il Butler last Saturday
yJl votes were polled on the question OF
giving the Council authority to increase
the Indebtedness of the town if required,
for necessary Improvements. I63 votes
were cast in the affirmative and l3s in the
negative, making q majority OF 625 in the
affirmative, and we do not think the people
of the town Will ever regret their action.
Our Main stree. and both streets from it TO
the depots should be paved Immediately.
improvements that will cost the town
probably forty thousand dollars, and with
the sewers and present debt, make the
entire debt about sixty thousand dollars,
in bonds running from ten to fifteen years
but aa the actual value of the real estate
Of the town is probably not far from four
millions, we see no danger Of any great in
crease in taxes from this first step, and
after these absolutely necessary improve
ments are made the people can stop the
Council from going any further, if they see
bit TO do so.
1t is very important that the first job Of
grading and paving done in Butter should
be good one.
The official returns of the vote Of last
Saturday in Butler on the question Of in
creasing the debt OF the town for the pur-
pose of improving it, is as follows:
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-06-20

The growth Of Butler seems to be felt in
every direction. Two Of our leading hotels
are being fitted up with electric bells, the
willard and the Lowry. The latter is
already wired and the annunciator will be
here in short time, when the first com
plete system III Butler county will be in
operation Work will be be
gun on the Willard in a short time The
contractor III both cases is the Electric
Supply Co, whose headquarters are at AL
Heck clothing store.
The hotel annunciator may be new to
some Of our readers and slight dcscrip-
ton may not be amiss. In the office of
the Lowry House will be placed an an
nunciator, which is a case having an cleo
trio bell, and a series of magnets, needles
and numbers, corresponding TO the mum
bers of the rooms. Wires lead from this
annunciatOr to pushes located in the
several rooms, and to the battery in the
cellar. Upon the button being pressed
in any room, say "2S, a current Of elec-
tricity passes from the battery TO the an
nunciator, rings the bell and turns d
needle covering the number .'2s" This is
done By the first push Of the button. If
more pushes are made, the bell rings ac-
cordingly and informs the attending clerk
of the dodgers wishes, as a card will be
placed beside each button giving instruc-
tions for the different number Of pushes.
The Willard will have in addition the
Return Call system, which provides a bell
in each room, and is operated from the an
nunciator. Ii is used for waking guests,
calling to meals, for trains and for fire
alarms. It's cost is considerable, and it
will doubtless be appreciated by the travel
ing public
The electric Supply Co., which is doing
this work, also puts up burglar and fire
alarms, call bells, door bells, and handles
everything in the line of electric supplies.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-06-20
Schaul Bros. IL Go. S
''CHAT."

Many of the best dressed men In
Butler and vicinity wear ready-made
clothes. having learned where to 60
for the rig bit sort.
We still extend to you q cordlai
invitation to look at our goods aud
prices. If you have not Jet seen our
line of Spring Suits for men and boys,
and ,ou intend purchasing some, ) on
certainly do rot want to pass US by.
No conception can be had, without
a visit to our store, Of the originality,
style. quality, finish and cheapness.
Those $500, $500, $40 90 and
$1,000 suits We have had advertised
for the last three weeks have sold
very readily--in fact, beyond all ex-
pectations. A new lot of $50 Suits
Just received land we do not expect
Them to last very loDg-"6rst come,
first served"
Our Boys aGd Cbildren's Depart
ment needs no mentioning. Seems
10 US" that we have dressed nine
tenths Of the boys in this city and
surroundings. A good thing is
slway appreciated
Summer Clothing" fer men and
bows is hat has been arriving daily.
skeleton Goats or Goats and Vesis,"
AIpscas. Briliianlines, Mohairs, Flan-
neis, Worsleds, fancy or plain Cassi-
mere, Domete, Seersuckers, etc., etc.,
the largest variety ever shown
The celebrated Melville" bat, in
all the latest shades in fur or straw.
Our 25c and soc. boys hats are, as
ever, our leaders"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-06-20
Mail Routes.


Postmaster Eastman has designated the
routes Of the mail carriers as follows:
John Moore has Main St. north of the
Diamond to Clay, and the business parts of
Jefferson and Cunningham Sts He will
make four deliveries and six collections
each day.
Hallett Kelly has the northeastern and
Harry Richey the northwestern parts of
the town, with two deliveries and col
lections each day.
James Maxwell has Man st. south of the
Diamond, L. Wayne ST. and Central Ave.
to the Plate Glass Works lie will make
four deliveries and six collections each
day. Henry Group has the balance of the
south end Of the town and Springdale. with
two collections and deliyeries
The lamp-post milling boxes have not
yet arrived, bat quite number of people
have already had the little private iron
boxes for the reception of their letters
placed upon their houses.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-06-20
Oil Field Notes.

The Lest oil well struck IN Butler County
within the past few days, was the one com
pleted on the ; ". Crawford farm near
Saxonburg, which started off at 10 bbls an
hour, and was yet doing 30 bbls. Wednes-
day of this week.
1t was drilled by Haymaker, Leggett and
Co. Of Pittsburg, and the farm is owned by
Mr Crawford Of West Pearl st. Butler.
There are fourteen old wells on the farm
which nave lately been producing about
$500 bbls a month. This well is located
Oh the west end of the farm, and the sand
in it is darker ard not 50 deep as those Of
the east end.
The South Penn oil Co. has located a
well on the b. II. Duncan farm.
Shanor, Dale d Co.'S No >, on the Clefier
Brandon, came in Wednesday last and
showed for a 5O0-barrel well.
McElhany & Blacks well on the Rudolf
Barnharr started off at 80 barrels; Patter
son d Go. have a I25-barrel well on same
farm.
Weber L co. on the Brinton is rated at
30 barrels; the Jack Pot well On the Wier
at 75;McClung d Cos No. ) on the Graham
heirs at 100; Young Bros. l on the shannon
at 900; the four wells OF Brandon d Co IN
the Brandon at 80 each; Golden d Co. on
the Nesbit at 80.
! new rig is up one mile southeast Of
WLitestown.
Starr, Black d Co. have a rig up OF the
Slater farm, half mile east Of develop
ments
Mckinney, of Titusv;lle, has leased the
Stephen yanderlin farm, near Nurrins-
vile, for $4,000.
They are yet fishing for lost tools at the
well Oh the Maybold lot.
Snee's ''gusher' was standing full Of oil
Monday but would not flow. 1t will lake
q pumper of from 200 to 400 barrels.
The National Transit Co. is building a
station on the Atwel farm; also on the
Watson property, near Jacks Run.
Phillips finished a dry hole 80 rods west
of the gusher, and that whole section was
drilled over by him years ago.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-06-20
TRAINS AND MAILS.

WEST Penn X. R.-Tralns leave Butler Tor
Allegheny at 800. s.9J and 11:2o a. In. ana go
and t:0j D. m ;aiTiye at s:35 and 1890 a. m. and
1880, $50 and 7s,O p. IN. Mails close at sos o. NJ
and 2s1J D. M and arrive at $50 1850 a. m. and
$40 p. IN.
PS & l.. l.. R. R.-Trains leave for Green
Vile al $50 and 1890 q. IN. and 500 pm. Mails
close at $40 ain. and 30 p m. Closed pouches
for Bowers, BOvard and H1lll3rd at 40 pm.
Malls aIriye at 2:35 and GAO pm
P.&W. r. R.-Trains leave Butler for Ale
pheny at $50, s:55 and l0:20 IN. and $50 ana
$50 o. M For the north al 1910 a. IN and 5:i5
D. M Arrive from Allegheny at 9:2o and ll:55
a. M ard 800 and ,:l0 p. NJ. Mails close Tor the
South and West at $50 a. N. For PltrSburg
ald the North at 9:55 q. Iii. For PntsDurg and
local POINTS between Butler and Gallery al 80
d. m For PittsbuTg and local points between
GALLERY and Allegheny at GOO p. IN. For Oil
CITY, Barnharts Mills, FoxDurg and Clarion az
5:eo D. m Malls arrive ON this road from local
points between Butler and Gallery at $40 u ~;
from the north at 1910 q. m; from Plttsburg
and local points between Allegheny and Gallery
at Ii:55 a. m; from the north at 335 p. m; from
Pitisburg at 500 p. m; from Plt.sburg and the
west at $40 p. IN. trains arrive from tine north
at 1890 A. N. and 1886 p. IN.
STAR lioUTEs-Daily mail from Mt. Chestnut
arrives at $50 a. IN. and leaves al 1000 a. H.
North Hope, Hooker and ether points. Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, leave at 80 p. IN.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-06-20
PERSONAL.

Dr. A. 4. Kelly has removed to Rose
Point, Lawrence Co.
Mrs S. d. Miller. Jr. is visiting friends
in Oil City.
Harry Howe of Franklin, who is now in
the insurance business spent few days of
this week in Butler.
Mr.. W. A. Ralston of Butler twp. has
moved to town.
Miss Mary Moser left for her home in
York State on Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank Armor and family are visit
ing in Foxburg
John kirkpatrick has purchased Mrs.
Stems boarding house near the Z. q W.
depot.
The pension of Joshua Dunlap, o
Coultersville, has been increased; also that
of Henry Montgomery, Of billiards.
j. J. Covert, Of Grove City, has moved
to Butler and is occupying one Of the
Bauer houses on W. Jefferson St
John c. Wasson, of Anandale, has been
granted pension, and that Of Simon
Grossman, Of billiards, has been increased.
Capt. ID. p Book, of Allegheny Twp,
who was seriously injured lately, is able to
be about again.
Mr. William d. Smiley, Sup't of the
schools at Shamokin, Pa, and Miss Edith
Mechling, the popular young school teacher
of Butler, were married at the Episcopal
Church Wednesday morning, and left
town on wedding trip that afternoon
j. II. GalbreGth, Esq. and wife returned
last week from trip to Philadelphia and
New York, aud Mr.. &. attended the de-
cennial reunion Of the class of 1880 at
Princeton College, of which he was mem
Der.
The pension Of W. II. Aber, of Glade
Mills, has been increased; also those of
John Rivers, Of Carbon Black and John
Hogg Of Delano, VIM. s. Ralston of Por-
tersville, Joseph A. Vogan, Grant CITY,
Samuel N. Harvey, Prospect, Chas. g.
Fowler, billiards.
John G. Gallagher and Lois a. Upde
graph were married at Mt. Union church,
near Prospect, last Sunday evening after
services, by Rev. j. Umstead.
Mr. John D. Sullivan, the contractor for
paving Main ST., is but % years of age, and
has been doing for himselffor fifteen years.
He has taken quite fancy to Butler and
thinks of locating here.
Miss Lizzie Cochran of Harrisville and
Miss Mabel Rice of Petrolia will take part
in the graduating exercises of the music
department of Grove City College next
Wednesday, and at the commencement ex-
ercises next day, Franklin L. Knoch of
Saxonburg will speak on International
Reciprocity" and W. Newton Humphrey
of Portersville on "The Justice of Home
Rule for Ireland"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-06-20
Against.

Al the meeting Of Council Monday eve
ming, what is called the philadelphia
system" of numbering streets was adopted
for the town, that is, each block east and
west Of Main St, and north and south Of
Jefferson st. will hereafter have an initial
number of its own. For instance, the
first block of Main St. north of Jefferson
will have 100 added to its present numbers,
the second block will begin with POI, the
third with sol, and so on. The numbers
on the houses are being changed, and the
prices range from 10 to so cents. Each 90
feet is entitled to a number. By this
system man who Knows anything about
the town can tell just how many blocks he
has to 20 to reach a certain point.
The Council also ordered corner signs for
the streets These are of metal, covered with
porcelain, and are about twenty inches
long by four wide. They will be tackled
TO the corner houses Of all the principa al
streets, and Will be a great convenience to
strangers.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-06-20
LOCAL AND GENERAL

The month of roses.
Don't stand near barbed wire fence
during thunder storm.
This will be the third great grass year
in succession.
Speak easy ice cream is the latest lux
ury
The population of Butler borough is
estimated at $500.
Mr.. Rudolf Barnhart and his son have
started a general store in Petersville.
"A son Of W N. Patterson of Penn twp
was injured at the saw mill few days ago
By timber falling upon him.
Tomorrow will be what is called the
longest day Of the year-that is it will
have more day light.
Owing to the scarcity of female help,
ladies Of color are being imported into But
Ter.
The north end Of Main street is to have
"a new neat-market, and Sprirgdale is to
have a new drug store-both first class.
AT the meeting of School Board last
Saturday night the contract for completing
the Springdale school house was awarded
to Murphy d Burkhouse at 50, l64.
We are under obligations to the Pierce
Bros.-T. Il and J. r. Pierce for box
of the finest Strawberries we have seen
this season. Their nursery is located near
the Fair Grounds
We are requested to warn certain par
ties living in or near Sunbury, and who are
the Presbyterian church that committee
Of the citizens Of that Deighborhood pro-
poses prosecuting them if they persist in
thus breaking the law.
People who believe that every time
our streets are dug up" some contagious
disease is started will now be on "pins and
needles" for the water and gas mains on
Main st. are to he lowered Immediately,
which will also necessitate, the changing
ol all the connections with the houses, and
alter that Is accomplished the contractor
for the paving will dig the whole street up
and haul il away.
"A young lady said TO us the other eve
ming that she expected proposition Of
marriage shortly and asked us how she had
better conduct herself on that most
important occasion. Is it hes been good
while since we have had any experience in
that line, we took the liberty 10 speak ia
one Of our lady friends, who is but recently
engaged, thinking to get pointer as to
how to answer the fair questioner, and
mere Is the result. We went at the matter
sort OF off hand like and said:
II suppose, Of course, that Mr.. - got
ON his knees to proposei" "No, he
couldn't" ''And why couldn't he, pray7'
The answer took our breath "Er-that is
--er-- because | was sitting en- his knee u
So we learn that while times change,
there are some things that don't
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-06-20
Church Dedication.

The new Reformed Church Oh the South
Side will be dedicated next Sunday morn
ing, 22d inst There will be three services
held during the day. The first will begin
be preached by Rev. c. L. Heilman, of
Alexandria, Pa The second service will
be at 2:30 p. m; sermon BY Rev. II. s.
Garner, Of fairyiew, Pa, and the evening
service will begin at 745; sermon by Rev.
J. H. PIugh, of Pittsburg, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-06-20

Use Double All q. K. Horse Lini
ment, best in the world. For swell
ings, bruises, stiffness of joints, rheu-
matism, lameness, sore shoulders,
ringbone, sweeny and SPAWN; ii has
no equal. For sale by j, G. REDICK,
2-1S-3m. No, 5, n. Main St
Butler, Pa.
---House.cleaning time shows the
necessity for new curtains, tides,
throws and bed sets. We can sup
ply you with everything needed in
that line.
l.. STEIN & Son
Use Double All o. K Horse and
Cattle Powders, best in the world. A
sure and speedy cure for heaves,
coughs, colds, inAamed lungs, rough
ness of skin, and all kidney diseases
For sale by J. @. REDIcK,
2-18-3m No. 5, N. Main ST.
Butler, Pa.
Williams has as choice line of
Jewelry and SilverWare as can he
found anywhere, and defes competi
tion in price.
Try to induce ytur neighbor to
take THE CITIZEN.
j j. Reiber, the drover, wants
all farmers and stockraisers to know
that he still deals in stock Of oil kinds. |
Any persons having any to sell
should address him Lock Box 926,
Butler, Pa, or leave with Jacob
Reiber, Jefferson St
Balls and bats at
j. =. Il. SLEHLE's.
New mohairs, silks, henriettas, |
challies, and full line Of dress goods
at
l.. STEIN Il Sons
The Normal Term Of six weeks
at Grove City will begin July 1st.
The tuition is six dollars. All Nor
NAL branches, and ali studies of the
collegiate preparatory department,
with some classes ia higher Latin
and Greek will be taught. Address
for information the President,
Isaac G.. KETLER.
Guitars, violins and month
at ] F. L. STEHLE's
The Normal Term Of Snnbury
Academy will open July lst All
the common branches reviewed. Adj
yanced classes can he taken. ii de
sired. Tuition, 81 for six weeks
term; advanced classes, So. For in
formation, address
T. f.. MOFFAT,
Coultersville, Pa. !
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-06-20
ItTE LEAD, Others follow.
M The ranid inrrsAsn of

NtTE LEAD, Others follow
w The rapid increase OF
business Is The best evidence
that our effort 10 give 10 this
community Il first class DRUG
Store Is appreciated " ,
make Il speciality Of the drug
business proper and give ii cuI
entire time aud personal at
tenlion. We handle only the
best OF everything in our liBe
and guarantee the purity OF
everything bearing the name
of c. \. BOYD. We have no
old stock that has stood Tor
years, but all goods are pure
and fresh. Physicion's Pre-
scriptions receive special at
ten;iOn. If We DO not have
what yJu want we frankly tell
you 50 and will be pleased to
secure it for you on short no
tice We ask share Of your
patronage and feel sure you
will Re pleased with or meth
DDS Of doing business. and we
can save you money. Your
interests axe best served at
our store.
Respectfully;
c. N. BOYD, Druggist.
Diamond Block, Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-06-20
Ladies' Shoes.

Ladies, wish to call
Kid Shoes hand
over the latest style lasts % widths good
turn shoe 275 Our leader fine dongo straight
price 80 good pair dcnga shoes pair
81 5 and choice good dougo pebble
sl25 Call early and be the first get the best
Full stock CT wgwams Of all nd
po tan M etLe in light dark colo shoes slippers all
and widths We line Of Oxods
which
ing cheap Ladies' you goods
whether wish TO buy
Misses ne dngoa and pebble heel and spring heels $2
ihs great balgan misses good school shoe medium high
at 90 In this sale have forgotten
youths and chidn department They all their
utmost capacity and showing the finest lire and cheaper
known before in Butler
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-06-20
BARkuM WILL SHOW
NO MORE
ON KLINGLER'S MEADOW
Because the old show ground viii be sold
at auction uu
SATURDAY, JUNE 2Sth, ,at2 p ii
IN case 81 .ala
MONDAY. JUNE 3oth, at 2 p. M

hONDAf, j u ~ T. 3Uth, at Z l.. M
THE CHANCE OF A LIFETIME
will then present itself Never in the
history of Butler has 81 large a plot Of
ground in The heart Of the town been offer
ed for sale at one time.
THIRTY-NINE HANDSOME LOTS
for homes, averaging over 80 feet wide aud
1870 deep. With such a length and width
beautiful lawns will be sure 70 grace the
front and side of every home IN alley
gives an outlet 10 each lot
TIE ATTRACTIVE STREET OF BUTLER
BROAD STREET,
seventy feet wide and over / loo feet long.
shade trees and plank walk on both sides,
faces every lot or the front. This street
runs parallel to Main, and with its gradual
slope and excellent drainage is certain 10
be the most desirable street for elegant
homes.
ONLY THREE SQUARES TaoA MAIN STREET.
al the lots are accessible from Aitiin,
North or Clay thoroughiares.
No BLOCH or LOTS EXCEEDS FIVE N NUN
BE8
Alleys and streets make a symmetrical
division Of the entire plot, and give the
whole ground a regular, well-adapted and
beautiful design.
THE GARDEN SPOT OF BUTLER
can be found here, when once these 50 lots
are occup ed by 80 homes with handsome
shade trees and lawns on the gently rising
Broad street. Its magnificent width and
and length contributes to the many other
attractions.
70 SEE TIE PLACE
is to appreciate what We say The location
is excellent. The lots are Iut hampered.
The surroundings are free Almost on
every convenience. OF great importance
is good drainage, and this is au assured
fact.
GAZE UroN THE REALITY,
and visit the plot Barnum's old show
ground-Khngler's lots on Mittiin street.
below the Oriental Roller Mills
BE SURE TO GET A PLAN,
and pick your lot in time Don't put it off
until too late. Shakespeare says:
"There's tide ia the affairs Of men
,chich taken At the FOOD leadS on to t0r-
tune
BUTLER's wA1CHWoED Is: FORWARD.
See the many structures rising on every
street and looming NJ on every hill TOP.
Free postal dclirery IN q tcC reckS NcJ"
car ,corkS and other mdHHfdctyrjes IN pro-
cess Of construction. Electric cable street
car line. That uW BUticy's census BE-!
The crorded thorough fares Gye st'Grs.
DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS.
The entire plan of lots, comprising 50 i'll
ali, has been approved and adopted by
Council, and the best Of title will be given.
TFRMS-0ne-t third cash, remainder in
one and two years with interest from date
of sale. For further information inquire OF
H. j. KLIyGLER & Co,
Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-06-20
Reduced Rates for the Fourth
Of July on the Pennsylvania


In pursuance OF its usual liberal policy
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
this year sell excursion tickets for the
Fourth Of July holidays between all sta
tions on its lines at reduced rates. The
tickets will be sold on July 81 and 4th.
valid to return until July 7th, 1890 This
reduction IN rates does not apply to tick
cts sold between New York and Philadel-
phia, nor New York or Philadelphia and
Baltimore and Washington. By the use
Of these tickets one can make very pleas
ant holiday trip at small cost.