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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
NEIGHBoRHooD NOTES

Within few days l30 Indians have been
shipped from the Carlisle Training School
to private homes in various parts of the
State.
J. d. Daugherty of Kittanning has pat
ented a new and improved type writer.
few years ago mare then belonging
to Editor Bell, of the Coehranton Times,
accomplished the unexpected and remark
able feat of biting of piece of her oTn-
er's cheek. Thinking be had use for all
the cheek he had in stock. Brother Bell
sold the mare to widow who lives near
the village. The latter probably thought
the animal had ruined her teeth on Mr..
Bells cheek, but the other day the mare
took a biting spell and nipped off the lady s
finger.
The late baby show in Pittsburg made
trouble between two neighboring families
the baby of one of which took prize while
that of the other did not.
Near Locust Ridge, in the northeastern
part of the State few days ago, man
was driving along with beehive IN the
hind end Of his wagon. A bear smelled
the honey and tried to steal the hive, the
man lashed the bear, the horse started,
the bear got his feet tangled in the spokes
of the wheel, the wheel was broken, the
hive fell out and was broken over the bear,
the bees began stingiug the bear, the horse
and the man, and th ey all ran in different
directions.
AT Warren, Pa, the independent re-
finers and producers are fighting the
Standard, an.i crude oil is up to $3.50 a
barrel. while rcfireA is being delivered at
the houses ,.f ,ile citizens at cents gal
lon or 80 cents ha.-el.
At Washington, Pa. Tuesday, Judge
McElvane granted a retail license to a
Charleroi man, the first retail license
granted in that county for fifty years. lie
also granted some wholesale licenses.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
Life In Pizcn Creek.

Book Agcnt-Sir, l have here book
which | should like to show you.
Judge Pulltrigger-Don't want no
books. Git, or I'll shoot!
''The book is entitled: How to Win
at Poker"
my dear young man, I'll take two
copies-one for myself and one for
Elder Buclzskin Texas. Siftings.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
EXECUTORS SALE
OF REAL ESTATE.

The undersignei, executors OF the last will
and testament of Robert Gilkey, decd, late
of Slipperyrock Twp Butler Co., Pa, by
virtue OF sn order of the Orphans Court of
said county. will expose to public sale, on
the premises in Slipperyrock Twp, Butler
Co., Pa, at o'clock p. m. of
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 1891,
the following described property of oC, hun
dred aud eight (l0S) acres. more or less, and
bounded as follows: On the north by lands
of II z. Kiskadden and heirs Of John T..
Bard, east hy lands OF c. McCand.ess and
Adam sti.igagon, south BY lands Of Al, Z.
Black aud heir> of Vim. Hines, and west by
lands vi Vim. Clark. good frame house
thereon erected; good orchard, and good
standing spring water ON the farm all the
time.
TERMS OF SALE One-third of pu.-
chase money on confirmation of sale by the
Court, and the balance in two equal annual
payments with interest, and secured by bond
and mortgage. ROBERT BARRON,
ELIZABETH GILKEY,
Ex'rs of Rob't Gilkey, decd.
Lev. McQuislion, atty.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
Crawling Out.

Wife Tin a new tume)-What do
you think of this?
Husband lin disgust What gownl
Wife (angrily)-You brutel This La
the very latest style-the Vatican
gown.
Husband (scared)-That-that's what
said, m dear. Vatican gown.-N. Y.
Weekly
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
Now ana Then.

Now ana Then.
Mr. Vanderclam, New York gentle
tleman, paid visit to his son Thomas,
who is student at Yale college.
''Do you ever get tight, Thomas?'
asked his father.
20, occasionally"
"I'm glad to see that you are candid
about it."
Mr. Vanderclam then made inquiries
and discovered that his son became in
toxicated every evening, whereupon he
said to the gilded youth:
'You told me you only got tight oc-
casionally, but / discover that you get
tight every day"
That's what l told you. said got
tight occasionally, and l find occasion
every day."-Texas Siftings.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
Art Note.

Fair Lady with large conversational
aperture Cant you make the mouth a
little smaller?
Photographer-Great Scottl do you
want picture without any mouth ut
all? I've pared it down three inches,
already.-Texas Siftings.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
4 Great Bnsincss Conter.

Observation-Disclosures a wonderful town
Empire City must be- Only two years
old, and a man from there assured me
yesterday that it contains twenty-five
banks.
Native-Yes. Twenty-one of them
are faro banks. - Saturday Evening
Herald.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
Middlesex Items.

Two tanks on the Martin Monks farm,
were burned last Saturday afternoon, from
being struck by lightning, also the derrick
and all the small buildings belonging to
the rig. The loss is estimated at So, 900.
John HARRISON had a run of; he was
driving pony and in some way it got
frightened and upset the buggy and John
made narrow escape from getting hurt.
John Mahaffey and family, have moved
back to the old farm, in Clinton township.
Ed. Knough says that he won't take the
law in hands to make teamsters that haul on
the lease shut the gates, but he will put
on his fighting clothes and surprise some
Of them.
Our old supervisor, VIM. Peace, got the
harness on last Saturday.
Henry Flick Is recovering from the
" ..NMss
-3.-..s
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
S.uck.

Great Authors Wife-What are you
writing, Charles?
Great Author-An essay on the inn
portance of thorough knowledge OF
the English language.
Great Authors Wife-You don't seem
to be getting on very fast with it.
Great Authorize, I'm stuck. l can't
remember how to spell ''embarrass." -
Jury.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
President Harrison and his party arrived
at Los Angeles, in Southern California
Wednesday afternoon.


In the Senate, Thursday, the Constitu-
tional Convention bill passed second read
ing, and it looked ~ though the Ballot
Reform bill would be shelved.
In the House the Worlds Fair bill. ap-
propriating $500, 900, passed third reading;
and several hospital. penitentiary and
charitable institution bills passed finally
the Mercer Hospital is to get tl2, 200,
West Penn Deaf and Dumb Institution
100000; Western Penitentiary 81, 900:
Morgsnss School 7o,3s7; Soldiers Or
phans Schools sl23. 900; Pittsburg Homeo
Hospital ~, ,63l and INDECENT Insane In
stitutions 1850, 900. The Soldiers Orphan
School Commission has decided to remove
tho State orphans ct the Butler School to
the Uniontown and Hartford schools, and
to close the Northern Home at Philsdel-
phia.
The Senatorial spportionment bill, made
public by the chairman Of the House APP
portionment Committee, contains Butler
and Armstrong counties as district, the
39th.
On Tuesday the House had its liveliest
debate Of the session, on the new Brooks
Wholesale license bill, and the measure
was recalled from the Senate. Tho bill de-
prives the Judges Of all discretion and was
passed at the instance of Mr.. Brooks, who
was considered temperance man.
The Senate Finance Committee heard
arguments On the Tax bill, Tuesday. 1t
was attacked by some manufacturers and
defended by Mr.. Tsggart and others.
The House Judicial Apportionment bill
leaves Lawrence Co. tackled ON to Butler.
In the House, Wednesday. the high
license bill, which had been recalled from
the Senate, was 30 amended rs to be .
high-license victory; the discussion of
Taggart's Tax bill was continued before the
Senate Committee; Bishop McGovern, of
Harrisburg, and Father McTighe, Of Pitts
burgh. appeared before the Senate Com
mittee on education and made arguments
in favor of Senator Halls resolution for
the appointment of commission to in
vestigate tho parochial school question and
confer with the managers of the schools
with view to 90 changing their ad-
ministration as to bring them into the pub
lie school system of the State.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
Satisfied All Round.

She-Would you die for me, Clarence?
He-To tell the truth, Clara, ! would
not.
She-I am so glad. like consistency.
Tom Jones always wanted chance to
die for me, and when he got it he went
and married Sal Green.-Yankee Blade.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
Queer Noises.

First Guest (at grand ball)-Hark,
isn't that the champagne popping in the
supper-room?
Second Guest-No; / guess it's the
young couples in the conservatory.-N.
2. Weekly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
Not a Composer

Winl1le-I understand that the lady
next to you is fine musician.
Binkle-Eh?
Winl1le-They say she composes.
Binkle-Great Cesar, no! She dis
composes everybody in the fat.-Good
News. ~
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
Not a PainIess Operatior

Victim-Are you sure that ysu can
put my teeth into satisfactory condf-
ton?
Dentist-Ycs, sir; at any rate l will
spare no pains to do so.-Saturday
Evening Herald.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24

Perhaps lie Had Another Engagement.
She-I notice that You are always
glancing at the clock.
He-Good gracious! You don't sus-
pect for moment that | am weary of
your company?
She-No; but suspect that you have
pawned your watch.-IIumorist.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
LEGAL ADVERT EMENrs

Administrators and Executors of estates
can secure their receipt books at the CrTI-
ZEN office.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
Ass,gnee'S Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that VIM. A. Robinson,
merchant, OF Evans City, Pa has made an as
slgnmenU to the undersigned for the benefit of
his creditors, ana all persons indebted To said
estate are notified TO pay tie same TO said as
signee at once, and all persons having claims
against said estate are requested 10 present
them duly authenticated for settlement.
Robert HUDSON. Assignee,
Evans City, Butler Co., Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
He Couldn't BE.

Sporting Editor Ito ssistant)-TheTe
is one statement in your account OF
your interview with Pete Jackson that
isn't at all consistent.
Assistant-What's that?
Sporting Editor-Why you said that
he was in the pink of condition.-Bos-
ton Herald.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
The Correct Use.

Clergyman-yVin you love, honor, and
cherish him, and forsalsing all others,
cleave only unto him?
Boston Es'ide-I shall.-Puck.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24

iiTHE young Emperor Wilhelm wants an
astute and unprincipled politician to help
him to defeat Bismarck for their Congress
or Reihstag, and is said to have sent to
Philadelphia for one. He would have done
better in Butler.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
1t Looked That Way,

Mr.. Nevcrgo-yVas your sister look.
ing for me tonight?
Small Boy guess so. She moved
the clock up an hour-5ury.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24

AT the annual Convention Of the Ma
tional League of Republican clubs at Gin
cinnati, Tuesday. Foraker made an en-
thusiastie Blaine speech, and Mckinley
made Harrison speech. 1t is said that
Quay and Cameron, and other members of
the Committee who. are antagonistic to
Harrison, propose using the Blaine senti-
ment TO defeat Harrison's renommation.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24

THE Western and Southern Commercial
Congress, lately held in Kansas City, end
ed in a squabble last Friday. The South
erners forced the adoption of free trade
and free-silver platform and the other
members left the hall.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
Announcements ts.

Subject to the Republican primary, May %
FoR JURY CoMMIssIOHKR.
J. W. RICE, Of Butler twp.
II. J. PONTIUS, Of Nillerstown.
W. P. BROWN, Of Butler.
WILLIAM R. PATTERSON, of Penn twp.
JOHN LARIN0RE, Of Oakland Twp.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24

This space is reserved for.
Grieb d Lambs Music
Store, removed to No. l25
North Main Street.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24

A TERRIBLE railroad accident, one that
caused the death of six postal clerks, occur
red on the Lake Shore r. r. at Kipton sta
ton, o., last Saturday evening. The fast
mail train bound east eollided with the
Toledo express, before the latter could get
into its siding, on account OF being few
minutes late. Two mail cars were teie-
scoped and the mail clerks were crushed
to jelly. Both engineers and one fire.
man was also killed. They all lived in
Ohio
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
Picked LIN,

He had no intention Of proposing to
Miss Gitthar. He merely remarked dur
Hng the conversation:
81 presume your parents are still liv-
ing"
mo, they are both dead. You viii
have to speak with my guardian
Texas Siftings.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
!, Friends Advice

W-f-N
Jim Pegasus-Now I have read you
my poems, what do you say-shall I
publish them in book form, or burn
them up?
Col Percy Yerger - Hem, second
thoughts are always best Burn 'em
up, Jim.-Texas Siftings.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24

AT Eufaula, Indian Territory, eight
murderers were to have been hanged last
Monday, but three were pardoned and the
rest escaped, so the crowd that assembled
to see the execution were disappointed.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
a Recommendation.

"Well, Rastus, hear you have left
Mr. Smithers.n
"Yas-sir."
Ibid he give you a recommendations"
"Yas-sir. He dun write it, an said
wuz de mos mendacious an fallible
niggah he l1nowed. ."-Harper's Weekly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
Meeting Of the County Committee

Meeting Of the County Committee.
About dosen members of the Repub-
lican County Committee met in Huselton
Hall, Monday m0rning.
Chairman Huselton called the meeting to
order and stated it, object, and on motion
Saturday Nay q, between the hours off and
p. m, was selected - the day and time
for holding the Republican Primary elec-
tion.
On motion committee on resolutions
was appointed by the Chair - follows;
A. g. Campbell, J. B. Orbison and r. 8.
Henry, and these gentlemen retired for
few minutes and then reported tho follow.
ing which were adopted.
Resolved, That We endorse the stand
our Representatives in the House have
taken on House Bill No. 2l0, known ss the
Tax Equalization bill, and that we ask our
Senator to vote and use his influence to
have the same bill pass the Senate.
Resolved, That We tender I vote Of
thanks to our Chairman for the COM
mendable manner in which he has CON-
Quoted the Republican party.
These were adopted, and the popular
vote system of making all nominations
was discussed.
The following resolution, written by q
young attorney Of the town, was pre-
sented for consideration.
Resolred, That the reelection Of J. d.
Cameron, by the present Legislature Of
Pennsylvania, was subversive Of the will
Of the Republican majority in the State
and antagonistic to the win Of the masses
of the voters in this county.
Mr.. Henry thought that this was more
of slap at our Representatives than at
Cameron, and that the matter should 60
over till the County Convention, so q
motion to lay it on the table carried by q
vote of to 2,and the committee adjourned.
President Harrison and his party arrived
at Los Angeles, in Southern California,
Wednesday afternoon.
His train passed through Virginia, eastern
Tennessee, northern Georgia, Alabsms
and Mississippi; Arkansas, Texas, New
Mexico, Arizona and southern CALIFORNIA;
and will pass through northern California,
Oregon, Washington, Idaho. Utah, Colorado
Nebraska, lows, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana,
Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. The
party was enthusiastically received every
where, some Of tho ovations, particularly
that At Galveston, Texas, being grand, and
the short speeches that the President hal
been making were admired by all.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
Love School No. 1, Clinton Township

Love oCnUUI NO. I, OIIIIUlI fOWII511IP'
An exhibition was given by the Love
school in such manner as to show that
an honor was due our esteemed teacher,
Miss Alice j. Caldwell of Butler. The
dialogues were of a humorous character
and were very creditable to the teacher
and pupils. The songs and declarations
were excellent Music was furnished by
Messrs W. H. Love, George Huey and
Obedah Love. 1t was greatly enjoyed by
the audience. School closed April IA,
1891, with a grand basket picnic. W.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24

THERE was "big panic in wheat" in
the Chicago grain market last Saturday,
and "May wheat shot up to $l.l4. The
European crop is said to be q failure.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
MY NEW STORE

Is now completed and | respectfully
invite the Public to call and see me.
/ am prepared to supply. every
thing in the lire of Drugs srd Medi-
cines at all hours. Prescriptions at
night specially.
Electric Bell and speaking tube at
front door. Calls answered prompt
ly.
A bright, cheerful room and..every-
new.
Yours,
j. T.. BALPH.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24

TWO PEASANTS AND ONE THOUGHT
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-01
WOOD YARD.

The undersigned has started Wood lard, al
j. Morgan's Lumber Yard. Wood of all grades
and lengths. j. NJ. is my agent.
E.E. THOMPSON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-01
For. Sale or Rent,

will sell or rent my FOUNDRY, on Prospect
Street. Ravenna, on reasonable terms. This is
a good location. and rare opportunity for two
good. practical moulders to engage in business
Call on or address, ROBERT DOIG.
Rayenna. 0.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-01
PINE APPLE TISSUEST

These goods continually growing in favor: They
beautiful designs and coorings very superior quality,
wide French Satine, and only 12ac per yard They
certainly marvel of beauty and excellence, (and
sometimes think if they from Ci1aa and cost SO
cents per yard they might please fstdious custo
better) but they IoUeJy and own .Anoe7
ican goods and like everything else that is An1e7co1
when at it's best, they are, beat the world!!
In better goods we have many pretty things. We
have just received elegant
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-01
Departures via. C. &P.

25 L. G. Ruch, to New York City.-27. Mrs. L.
S. S. Ward. to Pittsburgh; L. V. Clements. to
New York City,, Misses Seymour and France
to Toledo, to attend the Y. P. 8. c. E. meeting
Mrs. H. B. Bird. to Philadelphia.-3O. Mrs Will
liams, of Brimfield. to Philadelphia.-July /,
Miss Bassett. to New York City.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-01
TEMPERATURE.

We have the Rink filed with Buggies. Road
Wagons, Carts. &C. Can furnish finest job for
the money to be found in the County Call and
see. T. THOMPSON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-01

On J. Neff's front yard. Windham. Saturday
evening, July 4th. Western Reserve Band will
discourse some of their excellent music.
One and Two Horse Hay Tedders, Rakes and
Haying Tools, including the " Eureka Mower"
| at bottom figures. T, +. THOMPSON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-01

A variety Of One and Two Horse Cultivators
at T. f, THoMPsoN's.
LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS remaining in
the Post Office at Ravenna, O., July /, 1891,
for period of IA days or more:
Mr.. A. T. Herrick, Mrs. M. E. N errell, Mamie
Tremolin. Mr.. D. s. Thompson.
j. G. BEATTY. p. M.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-01
Fourth of July Excursions.

On July Sd and 4th Ticket Agents Of the P. s.
W. R'y will sell reund trip tickets to all stations
between Allegheny, New Castle, Painesville
and Orrville, and to stations on the G. A. Sc c.,
and w. & L. E. R'ys, good to return until July
9th, inclusive, at the usual fare one way.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-01
BRICK! BRICK!

The Ravenna Brick and Tile Works
are now prepared to fill all orders for
Brick, from their new yard.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-01
Eric Departures,

oath. Mrs. J. d. Blythe and daughter and
Miss Anna Newkirk. to Titusville, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Monasm1th and mother, to Chi
cago.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-01
Summer Dress Goods!
AS predicted,
BLACK WASH GOODS

Are selling like wild fire. We thought we had large
stock but the large pile melts away day by day. We We
ken Plads and Checks. Also Bard Lawns in Plaids
and Stripes, that put sale this week, that per-
feet beauties All the Black Wash Goods of this char
soutey fast, will not crock stain by perspration
The very great Improvement in the superior color
that all first class manufacturers dye all Black
Goods. has made permanent demand, and has popu-
arized Black Goods beyond any former demand.
We also bought 25 pieces of Plain and Brocaded
French Satnes that offer at 90 and 25 cts per yard
These goods particularly the Brocade Effects very
pretty We had them early in the season and m have been
them last week, and have them in beautiful variety
of styles-We also open up line of the beautiful
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-01

WOOL WANTED
w The undersigned will pay the highest
market price, in cash. for any quantity of wool,
at the old stand of Ravenna Woolen Mills.
HaSe Hold your Wool. will be round to see
it. 11S9-3w* JOSEPH GLEDHILL.
Delivery Days-Fridays.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-01

Cooley Creamers, and variety of Churns.
T. F. THoMPsoN's.
Milburn and studebaker Wagons also, cheap.
er ones, at T. f. THoMPsoN's.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-01
A large stock of Harnesses. Fly Nets, busters,
Whips, sc, at T. F.THoMPsoN's.

The fastest trains in the world are ON the C. &
p. according to the new time card han ging in
the depot here. The running time for the Ra-
VIENNA and Alliance Accommodations between
here and Brady's Lake-a distance of three
miles and one-half-is scheduled at one minute.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-07-01
DIOR SALE

A sound four-year old Gelding horse for sale
will weigh about 400 lbs. few second hand
Binders; also new Buckeye Mowers and Bind
ers. +. d. SNOW, Windham.