Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1890-10-10
Truth Crushed TO Earth Has
Risen Again.

This time through unintereSted parties,
| as the affidavit below Will show:
| To all Uhom 1t Nay Concern:
/, VIM. Ensminger, Supt of Floral Hall.
| in order to vindicate myself and Alex
| ander Williams before the public, and TO
| contradict the statement published by
| Lamb d Grieb, saying that | selected the
members of the Montooih band, who acted
as judges for the pianos exhibited at But
Ter fair without the consent of Henry
Troutman, do hereby swear that | was
authorized by that gentleman, in
the presence of Mr. Glib Linn, To
select the aforesaid judges. and they did
honestly reward Mr.. Williams with the
first premium on the Kurtzman piano, and
their signatures may be found on the books
of the secretary, Wesley 2. RoeSSing,
which are open for inspection at any time.
WIN. ENsMIYGER.
Sworn and subscribed before me this 9TH
day OF October, A. D., 1890.
A. Z. STEWART, J. 7.
The baby talk" of Grieb & Lamb,
which appeared in last weeks papers,
shows that they are still bowling about the
honor given the Kurtzmann piano at our
last fair. l know it is hard to give in, but
brace up and acknowledge you are whip
ped. The public will think more of you; it
will show you are business men, and would
be less advertisement for the kurtzmann
piano"
This firm have plainly admitted by all
their statements and their actions before
and after the fair that their goods could
not compete with this famous piano. If
they deny this charge they must answer
the following questions: 1st. Why did
they try to get the exclusive right to Floral
Hall and bar Alex. Williams outR Because
they were afraid of the kur zmann piano.
2nd Why did they import a piano from
New ork for the occasionR Because they
had nothing in stock to offer as competi-
ton for the Kurtzman piano. 3rd. Why
did r. j. Lamb visit the grounds every
morning as soon as the gates were open in
order to tune his pianoss Because he
found he had perfection alone to rival with
in the Kurtzmann piano. 4th. Why did
this firm want to import friend to them
and the Behr piano To act as judge in this
linei Because they were afraid to submit
to fair trial by competent and unpreju-
diced Judges.
All these facts go to prove this firm have
no confidence in the goods they are hand
ling. Or if they have, why do they dis
play this evidence. as it only weakens the
confidence of the people in regard to their
honesty and integrity.
But did you ever notice that the firm
which does no business always kicks about
its competitors doing anyR Since the fair
the following are a few of the many of
those who have purchased the celebrated
Kurtzmann piano from me: Amos Seaton,
County Treasurer, Butler; George Stamm,
brick manufacturer, Butler; II. w. Young.
contractor, Butler: Organs: J. c. Mont
gomery, Saxon; Ben Steppe, Glade Mills,
and Lou Burton, Glade Mills.
The above names will convince the pub
lie that am still doing the business in the
town. and am now offering wonderful bar
| gains in pianos and organs. Call at my
| store and be convinced. To the ''dear
babies" | bid adieu, as l think the above
article speaks for itself. In conclusion,
my affidavit appears below. To the pub
lie l remain Very respectfully,
| ALEX. WILLIAMS.
In order to deny the false statement
made by the firm of Grieb d Lamb | here
| by swear that in conversation on the Sd
| day of October, with W. z. Roessing, Sec
retary of the Butler Agricultural Associa-
ton, and &. W. Campbell, director OF
aforesaid association, both gentlemen did
| tell me they were present at the first and
only meeting after the fair, and no action
was taken in regard to decision of judges
| UT dN dlhihS VI hipi'ih"Ns -hAAeA l"i III y
more on this Sth day of October, did go tC
Mr.. Henry Troutman and asked him if ht
had in any way authorized this firm to ust
his name. Was answered emphatically
| that he, or no other member, to his knowl
edge, had given the firm of Grieb d Laml
permission or right to use their names il
| this matter ALEX. WILLIAMS.
Con-. OF PENN'A, &c
Co. OF BUTLER, I
On this Sth day of October, A. D., 1890
before me Notary Public in and for same
commonwealth, personally came Alex
Williams who being by me duly sworl
according to law deposes and says that th'
facts set forth in above statement are tru
to the best of his knowledge, information
and belief.
Sworn and subscribed before me thi
day and date above written.
y. NJ. CORNELIUS,
Notary Public.