Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-03-20

meadow, being the property of the late
Hon. Charles c. Sullivan, originally a part
of the Graham land. On it at present is
the residence in which Mr.. Glib Linn re-
sides, and the residences of r. P. Scott,
Esq, John 5. Campbell, ". 5. Ziegler, G..
Wilson Miller, +. M. Eastman, Esq, the
late Capt. James B. Storey, in which Mr..
d. Osborne resides, and the residence OF
Hon. A. l.. Hazen, all built in recent
years
From there up on former Graham ground
is the Mr.. John B. Graham former resi-
dence, now we believe the property of Mr..
Charles Duffy. and the residences of DR.. j..
C. Redick, Rev. W Z. 0uer, Joseph c.
Vanderlin, Esq, J. r. Grieb and the Hen
~ Eitenmiller property, formerly that oi
Mr.. Ebenezer Graham, all constructed in
recent years.
ROBERT GRAHAM AND RESIDENCE.
Crossing over the road, now Main St.
stood the residence of the late Mr.. Robert
Graham. On its old foundation now
stands the residence of Mr.. II. W. Christie
This was built in recent years by Mr.. Ber-
nard Dougherty and when built was con-
sidered the most costly and elegant resi-
dence in the town, and is perhaps such
vet. 1t passed from Mr.. Dougherty into
the hands of Mr.. John Berg, who sold
same recently to Mr. Christie. The old
house there was also brick one and Mr..
Graham lived there 80 years ago and for q
period beyond our recollection.
With the exception Of the Cunninghams
the late Mr.. Robert Graham gave more of
his property for the founding of Butler as
the county seat than any of its other early
citizens. To bis hberality, 1t Is recorded,
that the early town owes much for its To-
C cAtion and growth. He was among the
very earliest settlers and became the
owner of the tract of land, 300 acres, i'm
mediately North of town. He did the
teamng or hauling between here and
Pittsburgh for many years. We recollect
his team of four bays and the old fashioned
wagon in which he hauled goods for the
merchants here from Pittsburgh. This
wagon had a covered bed, curved up high
in front and rear, resembling somewhat
the high old bonnets the women used to
wear. 1t was TO Butler then, as to
the transportation of goods, what the
modern railroad freight cars are now.
was sent to and from Pittsburg
by Mr. Graham and his wagon. Before
the time of the stage coaches citizens even
as passengers in it, being then no
other mode of conveyance, and we have
heard some of our late citizens say they
" ent to Pittsburg and back in Mr.. Gra-
hams wagon, and were glad of that chance
TO do so.
Mr. Graham was a respected citizen, a
good. benevolent, kind hearted, obliging
man He raised large family, of whom
our present aged Mr.. John 3. Graham, Mr..
Ebenezer Graham and their sister Mrs. Mary
Heiner are the only surviving ones, all
now living here. Mr.. EbeDezer Graham is
we believe the youngest of that family.
Present Walter L. Graham, Esq. and DIR.
Samuel Graham are grandsons. Mr.. Robert
Graham died in 1S49 at the age of 81
years.
Passing down from the old Robert
Graham place, now III. W. Christie, are the
fne residences of Mr.. Joseph L. Purvis,
Mr. b. G. Huselton and G. &. Christie, Esq.
all of recent date. Next is the large
residence erected by Walter l.. Graham,
ESQ. about 1870. This became the prop
erty of Ex Judge James Bredin, then of
Mr.. Howard Thompson, and now of Mr..
Wilson Il. Reed, present owner Crossing
Pearl street the next properties are those
of Mr.. d. II. Wullcr, Ex-Sheriff Thomas
Doneghey, Mr.. G.. w. Ziegler and the late
General John Y. Purviance residence.
General Purviauce was among
the first to buy and build out there. He
erected his residence about l84l, near so
years ago 1t is now the property of his
son John Purv aucr. Esq and other heirs.
General Puryiance died SO recently, 1885,
and his useful life and good character have
been so fully made known that we deem
any further presentation of
them here.
Crossing West Peen street, old Borough
line, that divides former Graham and Gil
more meadows, is first, the Colbert pro-
perty, heretofore spoken Of and where Mr..
Harvey Colbert now resides. Then il the
present Mr. w. v. Hardman fine residence,
formerly that of late Andrew Carnes, Esq.
heretofore spoken OF. Then is the fine
residence of S. Il. Bowser, Esq. formerly
that of the late Samuel G. Stewart, Esq.
who built same about 1850. He and Mr..
Andrew Carnes built their houses in same
year Mr.. Stewart was a Treasurer Of the
countr, elected about le4S. He came from
about Portcrsville, this county, was II
cabinet maker by trade, and man of ex-
cellent character in every way. He re-
moved from here to Beaver county and is
we believe deceased. The only child of his
we know Of now is a son, Mr.. Newton
Stewart, of Brady's Bend, Pa.
The next residence is that Of the widow
and heirs of the late Mr.. Martin Reiber.
This was originally the property of the late
William B. Lennon, before spoken of. 1t
has been greatly improved and is now one
of the finest looking in the town. Mr..
Martin Reiber in his day was one Of the
best, most useful and enterprising citizens
of Butler He owned several properties.
He was father to present Fcrd, Albert,
Martin. Howard and Aaron L. Reiber. He
died 1882. aged II years.
The residence of late John Scott, Esq. is
next. and then the houses of Mr.. Joseph
Elliott, Mr.. j. +. McClung, and the store
building of Messrs Reed d. Kirkpatrick
Crossing Clay street is the popular Wick
House, now owned by Mr.. Alfred Wick
aud kept by Mr.. j. S. Wick. The Mrs
William Miller residence is next and then
the residence of Mr.. Alfred Wick. Mr..
George Weber erected this house, 1872
This whole square was at one time owned
by the late David Walker. The late
Samuel g. Purvis, Esq. was owner for a
time of the Wick House and that lot. The
late Mr. William Miller was owner of the
other two lots. Genl. Reed bought the
one next him and sold same to Mr.. George
Weber, all heretofore spoken of
This now brings us To where we lett
when crossing from Genl. Reeds to
"MechlIng Meadow" and completes both
sides of Nam street from where we first
commenced And it would complete the
task we had in view if it were not that
something should be added as to the south
end OF present town, not before mentioned
and OF one or two points or places not on
Main street but now within the town limits
In last article one place where Mr.. Thos
b. White kept the post Office in year 1872
was omitted, to wit, where present Kr.e
meat shop is. From there be removed il
to Cunningham street, in 1873.
We also omitted to state that the late
Capt Edwin Lyon was associated with late
William Haslett in the publication Of tho
"Butier american" for short time, ant
also with Col John NJ. Thompson for q
time in the practice Of the law, Capt. Lyor
was also Cashier Of present Savings Banl
Tor time, about 1868. He died in 1872 al
age of 43
March 10, 1891. j. III. N.
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