Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-08-07

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Wednesday Some boys bombarded the
train carrying the new hands to their
homes, and pistols were drawn.
Don't forget the excursion to Erie,
| on Tuesday the 18th Inst, under the man
agement Of the Campbell Hose Co. The
fare will be but s2.75 for the round trip,
trains leave Butler at A. NJ, and return
| ar p. NJ, though tickets will be good for
several days Erie is one Of the prettiest
towns ON the lakes, and this will be a very
enjoyable excursion.
We have had considerable rain of late,
and Mr.. Melbourne OF Canton, o., claims
credit for il. He says he can corral the
clouds and make them drop water when
ever he pleases with his little s l2 inch
machine, and he has applied to the Sec'y
of the Interior for position as Government
Rainmaker at $500, 900 year and no less
"A. W. Duff, an agent Of New Castle,
tied his horse near Muddycreek Falls, a
few days ago and went down the bank to
see the beautiful spot. His horse became
frightened and made a mad rush down the
hill, and over the precipice, into the creek;
| and Duff and some neighbsrs had a great
time getting him out. The buggy was
so badly used up that he sold it for five
| dollars.
The residence of J. A. Snyder, of
Winfield twp, was destroyed by fire, last
Sunday morning. The mother of Mr.
Snyder arose early, that morning, lit the
gas in the stove. and went TO milk, and
| while she was gone the rest Of the family
were awakened by the cracking of the
flames, and barely escaped with their lives.
Everything was lost, and there is but a
small insurance.
Here's bit of practical sense from an
exchange that applies as forcibly in Butler
as in the place for which it was intended
''There is ample room for improvement in
the city ordinance TO restrict the encroach-
| ments Of fakirs and peddlers on the terri
tory which rightly belongs to home deal
ers The merchants who assist in defray-
ing the expenses Of the municipality de-
serve more protection. Furthermore the
citizens should be protected from them
selves, because in nine cases out Of ten
they are swindled when they patronize
| peddlers who go from place to place"
reunion on the 9th inst, Thursday, and
invitations have been extended by the
citizens to the Eleventh Pennsylvania
volunteers, Gen. Richard. Coneter; Eleventh
and Twelfth Pennsylvania Reserves
Fifty first, Fifty fifth, Fifty-sixth, Sixty
seventh, Seventy fourth, Seventy eighth,
| One Hundred and First, One Hundred
and Third, One Hundred and Fifth,
One Hundred and Thirty-ffth, One
| Hundred aud Forty eighth and Two Hun
dred and Sixth regiments Pennsylvania
volunteers Collins regiment is also in
cluded in the invitations
The Petrolia camp-meeting seems TO
| have done some good. The Milerstown
Herald says that Mrs. II. j. Anderson, Of
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complication of diseases for many years,
was regular attendant and was always
| ready and willing to offer fervent prayer
for some worthy cause. Her prayers were
not in vain for she is now as well as ever
she was and no cause other than the bless
| ing of Divine Providence can be given for
the great transformation. For many years
the lady was obliged to refrain from per
forming her household duties, and when
on the street it was necessary for her to,
at all times, wear heavy winter garments.
She Is now able to the washing, and when
on the street wears seasonable clothing.
| The Musical Institute. of which Prof
J. S. Brown is director gave its preliminary
entertainment in the Presbyterian Church,
Monday evening Prof Brown spoke OF
the objects of the Institute; Prof Carter OF
Pittsburg, analyzed Mozart's Sonata No. 7;
Prof. Byron King spoke of Elocuticn and
wound up by reciting humorous selection;
Prof. Isensee sang "0ut in the Deep" and
Prof. Carter rendered a delightful piece OF
music. Then the audience were introduced
to the instructors. This Ii no ordinary
music school that mas been temporarily
established in our midst, but is one that
furnishes every advantage in the attain
ment Of the elements OF music, advanced
music, voice culture and elocution The
chorus class meets in the Presbyterian
Church every evening; and the first regular
entertainment Of the Institute will be
given this evening. TIE Institute ia oc.
cupying five rooms Of the Jefferson st.
School building; it started off with about
one hundred scholars, and new ones ar,
being received daily.
One of our clothing men is thinking o
establishing a canning ia ctory, in connec
ton With a fruit and vegetable farm. But
garden stuff, all Of which il brought here
The machinery for canning is very cheaI
and vegetables will be very plenty thi
year. Enough tomat1c will be raised thi
fall to do Butler ten years IL they wer,
canned. The gardeners suffer now when
ever there IL a surplus Of vegetables ant
lose their production entirely. IF can
ming factory were in operation they coul,
afford to plant and grow literally tor on
local market. 1t would make vegetable
cheaper here for our green grocers have e
charge enough now to cover all loseF 70
what IS left on hands. With factor,
right at hand they could dispose Of what
soeyer they were unable to sell. We sen'
now az far east as Maine for canned cor
and to Delaware for tomatoes. oar elm
T ate il just as favorable and soil mnc
richer than in either Of those states. Tbl
} matter is worth looking into by our loca
capitalists.