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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-29

An explosion of gas in the Pratt mines
at Birmingham, Ala, last Friday, killed
10 negro convicts and one free miner named
Moore. 1t is believed that the men had in
some way knocked off a plank from door
which stood across an old chamber and on
which the word gas" was written. The
gas rushed out and caught fire from the
lamp Officers of the company went to
the rescue and worked to save the men but
were themselves suffocated and narrowly
escaped, being dragged out unconscious.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-29

Quicker than anything els. on earth. Johnson :
Anodyne Lini.nent will rt.'luc" Inflammation.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-03
NEIGHBoRHooD NOTES

Bertha Bork has made another contes-
sion, and Witherspoon has skipped. Ber-
tina insists th1t Witherspoon committed
the College Hill robbery.
4 Beaver county man named George
Davis traded his wife to horse drover Tor
pony and a deed for IA acres in Monta-
ma They woman went west with the
drover but she came back last week. The
deed turned out to be worthless and the
pony was worse.
The Corners Jury at Franklin, last Fri
day. found that n. p. Tobin came TO his
death by strangulation at the hands of I'M
known persons.
Oliver Deacon, dashing young man
from Kentucky, is numerously wanted IN
the vicinity Of Toms Creek, West Va. He
engaged himself to marry eighteen girls OF
that neighborhood on the Goth of April,
and when the father of one Of the girls
wanted to hurry up matters he fled the
State. Eighteen little deacons are expect
ed in that neighborhood in the near fu-
ture.
The coke regions of Westmoreland coun
ty are again the scene of rioting. Just be
fore daylight Of last Monday morning three
thousand strikers raided the MoorewooC
works at Mt Pleasant, drove off the mer
employed to take their places and begar
destroying the works. They were stopped
by the Sheriff and his deputies, but more
trouble Is expected.
Jacob Smith, of Greene county, wealthy
farmer, wrote note saying he was tired o
life and then went to his barn and cut hi
throat with razor.
C. G. Bruce, of Edenburg. Lawrence Co.
committed suicide with a revolver las
Friday.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-03

Daniel Stauifer, Sr., is building a house
to rent on his lot on High St.
Chas. Goehring is building cottage
house on Beaver Avenue.
". \. Goehring & Co. have put in a new
front and remodeled their store-room on
Main st.
Miss Priscilla Randolph, of Emporia,
Kan, is tie guest of the Misses Randolph.
Mrs. Naehtrieb, of Wooster, o., is home
on a visit to her mother, Mrs. Mellon.
Mrs Dr. Titzel, Of Butler, is in town
with friends. a.
Rev. r. r. Durst is at the Milwaukee
Hospital, end has undergone the operation
Of bone grating. He is DONG well.
The funeral services of Colonel Samuel
Young. editor of the Connoquenessing
Valley Nccs who died on Friday morning
after long and painful Illness, was held in
the Presbyterian Church on Sunday alter
noon The church was crowded with rela-
tives and sympathizing friends, many be-
ing unable to gain admittance.
Mrs. d. G. Muntz, and DIR. Jackson and
family, of Beaver Falls, will move to town
in the spring.
There are several cases of grip in town.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-03

Nelson Purviance Reed, formerly of this
place, died at bis home in Pittsburgh on
Saturday evening last, in the 50th year OF
his age. The news of his death was re-
ceived here with as much sorrow and re-
gret as if one Of our own chief citizens had
been taken from us. All here felt an inter-
est and pride in the man who BY his push
aud pluck had built up so great newspa-
per as the Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette
Is to-day. He went to Pittsburgh when a
young man and became connected with the
Gazette when it was not in prosperous
condition, and leaves it now, in the prime
Of his life, one of the most prosperous and
powerful papers of the State. That he has
been called away SO early in his useful ca
reer seems hard fate. Few men we have
ever known had more energy and laudable
ambition than had our once townsman Mel
son p. Reed. He falls victim to the
singular disease that is so prevalent at
present.
Mr. Reed was son of our aged and re-
spected fellow citizen, General George W.
Reed, and the sympathy of our entire COM
munity goes out to the father and to the
brothers and sisters in this their sad and
sudden bereavement
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-03
Time for Action.

The time has now come in the tide OF
learning when Butler can take rank with
other towns of its importance by founding
college. All the necessary primary steps
have been taken by a band Of our most pro-
gressive citizens and the only thing now
needed is the support Of the people. 1t is
proposed to obtain q charter, with the cap
ital stock, for the present, fixed at 500, ooo.
This will be divided into $50 shares, and
the amount to be held by any individual
will be limited, thus preventing its control
By any political or sectarian organization
There will be no direct profits or dividends
to stockholders. All income will be spent
on the school. A successful college here
would be Of incalculable benefit to the
town. There are hundreds of children In
and near Butler whose education stops
with the public schools, simply because OF
the expense of going away to school. 1t
would be better for them to finish their ed
ucation here at home for many reasons. A
college here would attract people with
children to be educated, and would add
much to the name of the town.
Let the cold men Of this vicinity put
their shoulders to the wheel, and the way
is clear.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-03
Jury List for April Term.

List OF Travers Jurors drawn this 18TH DAY Q
Feb. A. ID. 1891 20 serve az a special Term o
court commencing the 81 Mnnnay OF Aprh a
D. 1891 the same being the 2Jsh day oil sai'
month.
Allen Robert. Brady twp. farmer.
Barnhart L W. Connog fwp. farmer.
Burtner w J. Penn twp farmer.
Bower NJ. Jackson twp, farmer
Rpihl Conrad Butter 2d ward. teamster.
Campbell q. oakland twp. Merchant
Campbell G \. Concord twp, idrher.
Campbell Z. Cherry twp, farmer.
Campbell Thos b, Nenango Twp, farmer.
Cranner Charles Center twp. farmer.
Cranmer James, Clay twp, farmer.
Cooper Philip, Jefferson twp farmer
Cradle John. Butler twp. farmer.
Douglass Perry, Worth twp, farmer.
Dau6enspeek II III. Washington twp, farmer.
Denny John. Winfield twp farmer
Dumbaugh Fred Forward twp. farmer.
Franz Albert. Butter ID ward tailor.
Flick John II. Middlesex twp, farmer.
Fox Henry Winfield twp. farmer.
(;oldinger Daniel Donegal twp. producer.
Graham Hiram. Connoq twp. farmer
Greer T II. Buffalo twp farmer
Hepler Joseph c. Buffalo Twp. farmer.
UeSseIgesser David, Winfield twp, farmer.
Johnston J \. Baldridge contractor.
Kennedy Alonzo Connoq Twp, iarmer.
kennedy Edward. Winfield twp. farmer
Kerr Q S, Cherry twp, farmer.
Luce w II, Petrulia, shoe maker
Logan Calvin. Jefferson twp, farmer.
Lufz Henry. Jefferson twp, Iarlner.
Lehman John, Lancaster twp black smith.
Miller samuel. Butter twp. Gent
Narbrrper John, Forward twp, farmer.
NcCoIIough 5 w, Fairview twp, farmer.
Mcclure Thomas, Donegal twp. fan mer.
McElhaney John, Millerstown, producer.
Mcdowell A 4, Butler "a ward, Plasterer.
Pettlgrew X u, Washington twp. farmer
Raynods A w, Nenango twp, farmer.
Rhodes c. SlfppeDrock twp, farmer.
Seafon Lewis, Nenango twp, farmer.
Stoughton r G. Concord twp. farmer.
Seton Edward, Clinton twp, farmer
Sheets John. jefferson twp. farmer.
Smith G Forward twp. farmer.
StahI John, ZelinOple painter.
st 1T George W Cherry twp, farmer.
shannon q j, Connoq twp, farmer.
Vensel John. Donegal twp, farmer.
Welch J lanes. Cherry Twp. Miner.
Walker John. Baidridge, Carpenter
Weitzeli Charles SaX0nberg. carpenter
Wilson Alex. Allegheny twp. farmer.
Wifter w, Ninneld twp. farmer.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-03
Monday, Al ril 9Th, A. D., 1891,

By virtue OF WFitS OF Fl. rir. issued out Oh the
Court OF Common Pleas OF Butler Co., Pa, and
to me directed there will be exposed TO public
sale at the Court House. IN the borough OF But
tIT, Pa, on
Monday, APRIL 9th, A. D., 1891,
a. o'clock p. m. the following described prop.
erty tO-wit:
f. d. No, s. June Term. 1897. c. Walker. atty.
All the right. title. interest and claim of The
Butler Salt Manufacturing Company and Chem
zeal Works. OF. In and 10 the salt water, oil and
gas In ard under 100 acres of land more or less.
Situated IN Butler ana summit TwpS., Butler
Co. Pa. bounded as follows, to-wii: on tn
north by West Penn Railway CO., east by eber
and Mrs. Cummings, south Oy Rouscheuburger
and Mciluug, west by J. O. ana w. campbell.
together with two producing salt wells thereon
aud all the rights and privileges 10 dfill ana
operate for said OIL salt water ami gas thereon.
ALSO OF. in and 20 3 acres OF land, more or
less situated in Butler Twp. Butler Co, Pa.
bounded as follows, to-wtt: on the north by
lands formerly OF Mrs. l.. Mcclure, east by
Shenango and Allegheny Railway, south by
George Relber west by public road. together
with dlstiliing building. blacksini shop, ouice
building. salt bdg, lime house chloride OF cal
cium building. ana II merous other build
ingS, two batteries OF boilers, and other ma
chinery thereon. Seized ana taken In eXecu-
ton as the property of The Butler salt Manr-
featuring Company and Chemical Works at the
suit OF Home Natural Gas Company ct al.
4. ID. No. q, June T.. 1891. Mcjunkin CAL
breath, att'ys.
All the light, tite interest aid claim of
Francis Lambert of, in and 10 lot OF land,
more or less. situated In Zelienople borough,
Butler Co. Pa. bounded as follows, to-wit: on
the north by William Strut. east by public
square, south by Daniel Gable, west by Clay
Street. Seized and taken In execution as the
property OF Francis Lambert at the suit OF A. Il.
hnauu.
Sherins Ontce, Butler, Pa March Is, 1921.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-03
Harrisburg Notes.

Governor Pattisons ) veto Of the bill 10
validate private sales Of the property OF de-
cedents was sustained.
The bill to reimburse the counties along
the Conemaugh. Kiskiminetss and ". Sus-
quehanna valleys for the losses sustained
by the great food passed second reading IN
the House, Thursday, but it is said to he
an unconstitutional bill.
The Medical Examiners bill was read in
the Senate the second time wednesday
The Joint committe to investigate the
old Orphans Schools fraud will meet next
Tuesday.
The income tax feature of the new tax
biz was stricken out of the bill, on second
reading, sometime ago.
The Harrisburg correspondence OF one oi
the Pittsburg papers of last Thursday, CON
tanned the following In the House bills
were introduced by Mr.. Fow permitting
the carrying on of barber business IN Phila-
delphia between Z and IL a. m. on Sun
days; Mr.. Williams, Butler, to amend the
Brooks high license act by repeating that
portion which forbids license to be issued
to any person who has been convicted OF
illegal liquor selling. Mr.. Williams says
he introduced the bill ''by request"
The correspondent of the Pittsburgh
Times asserts that an ex-convlct, man
who was sentenced to eight years III the
penitentiary TOR forgery, is now wriuns
bills at Harrisburg designed to pinch re
putAble insurance companies, ana that
State Chairman Andrews is the leader OF
the lobby.
Tn TO date in the Senate 305 bills have
been reported from the committees and l5S
of them passed the Senate finally; IN the
House 531 bills were reported and o. passed.
and fourteen bills have passed both houses
one of which was vetoed by the Governor
| five were signed by him and are now laws
| and the balance have not been acted upon
None of the bills signed are OF general III
| terest. .
| When the Legislature reconvenes nexl
week, the heavy work of the session vii
be taken mp. The Revenue and Road bili'
are vet incomplete; the appropriation blil'
| will have to be trimmed, and the appor
tionment bills are yet in embryo.
Mrs. Zoe Clayton, an actress of Spanish
lescent, crossed the ferry from San Fran
cisco to Oakdale, August 27, 1880, ant
walked all the way to New York, arriving
there last Friday She was to accomplish
the journey within certain time and dc
so with some days to spare, and also woI
a large wager. She weighed l68 pounds
when she left San Francisco and 139 wheI
/ she arrived at New York.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-03

The following expression Of the views o.
Hon. Josiah McPherrin, upon the re-
election of J. Donald Cameron to the q. S.
Senate, harmonize with those EXPIRE ssed in
these columns on the same subject. In
terest is added to this article from the fact
that it is from the pen of q native of Butler
county who for two terms creditably repre-
sented the county In our State Legislature.
He now resides in Western Iowa and in
his s5th year takes a active interest in
Pennsylvania politics.
Cameron, the silver speculator of your
State, it is said, distributed large sum OF
money in Pennsylvania before the last
election, ostensibly to help bear the ex-
pense Of the last campaign. That money
but was effective in accomplishing the sell
fish purposes of the donor in securing the
election OF members Of the Legislature who
would vote to re-elect him tc the Senate
and thus continue the disgrace Of the old
Keystone State by keeping man there
who is not capable of. and never has
originated or advocated any measure in the
Senate for the benefit of the country. His
object and ends in thus dishonesty secur-
ing place in the Senate again were to
enable him more easily to accomplish his
selfish purposes and speculations, not
having any regard for the interest or wishes
of the people.
We are not surprised that intelligent
Members Of Congress bowed their heads in
In shame that Pennsylvania should furnish
the only traitor OF all the Eastern States;
for the same feeling is experienced by all
honest friends Of the country and contempt
for Cameron on account of his treachery.
Washington and Jefferson had sad ex-
periences during their administrations with
traitors (Arnofd and Burr and our able,
honest President, Harrison, has cause for
sorrow ut the present time in view of the
treachcry of some Senators.
We remember that three-quarters of
century ago that State was represented in
the senate by able, honest, Christian
statesmen, and we now may well exclaim.
How are the mighty fallen! In view of
the contempt in which he knows he is held
by all honest friends of republican govern
ment, il he has any respect for the people,
he would resign and go South and take his
equally treacherous colleague with him.
There they might find friends among those
who once sought to destroy this govern
ment. They have forfeited the respect of
all friends Of republican principles.
II Cameron would resign, as he should,
and thus put an end to that corrupt
dynasty that has existed iii the Senate, the
people would rejoice that tie State is re-
lieved Of the disgrace, but if be has no
regard for the wishes Of the people and
shamelessly prolongs the rule Of this
corrupt dynasty, the days Of republican
government are numbered, and the thous-
ands of brave, patriotic soldiers who gave
oheir lives to save this country from the
rebels ill have died in vain. "When the
righteous are in authority the people re-
joice, but when the wicked bear rule the
people mourn" j. McPHERRrS.
Oakland, Iowa, Feb. 26, 1891"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-03
Saturday, April 25, 1891,


at 10 o'clock a. M, the following real
estate, to-wit:
One hundred acres or purpart No. l,
bounded on the north by Slipperyrock
creek, on the east by land of John Black,
on the south by the Richard Hamelton
hundred acres, and on the west by purpart
No. of Hamelton land.
Also purpart No. ., containing one hun
dred acres, bounded on the north by
Slpperyrock creek, on the east by purpart
No | of Hameton land, on the south by
the Richard Hamelton hundred acres, and
on the west by purpart No. 3 of Hamelton
land.
Also purpart No. 3, containing one hun
dred and thirty-five acres and one half,
bounded on the north by Slipperyrock
creek, on the east by purpart No. 2 of
Hamelton land, on south by the Richard
Hamelton hundred acres, and on the west
by Tract No. 26.
These lots will be sold separate or all
together as may be deemed best.
TERMS OF SALE.-0ne-third of the
purchase money on confirmation of sale
when deed will be delivered and the residue
in two equal annual payment thereafter
with interest on such payments from date
of sale secured by bond with power of at
torney to enter judgment with per cent
for collection if made by execution.
THOMAS +. CHRIsTLEY, Admir-
d. b. n. of NJ. Hamelton, deed.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-03
CONCLUSION.

When we commenced writing these rec
objections of Butler we thought they could
be embraced in three or four articles OF
the length made them. But this is now
the fourteenth article, and much more could
be written We had but little idea tney
would create the interest among our
citizens that they Immediately did. We
were encouraged by the fattering words
spoken of them and the frequent commend
ing of the good object we had in view.
All seemed to think that now was the time
to preserve much concerning our town oil
the past 80 years which If not written now
might otherwise be lost. If we have
supplied this link between the past and the
present we will feel fully paid for our
labor. A good part of our time for the
past three months has been given the task.
The IA articles contain about thirty thous-
and words or about four thousand lines, as
published, and there was scarcely one OF
these four thousand lines but was subject
Of care and study to US. We desired to be
as correct as possible as to the dates and
events referred 20; but doubtless there are
some errors. We would liked TO have ex-
tended the scope laid out and to have
spoken of other streets than Main; but
Main street so years ago embraced nearly
the whole town. We have, however, either
!. directly or indirectly, maze menuon IN
some way of all the old families of the
town We found that about 80 years ago,
1910. was a turning point in the habits and
affairs of the people of the town. About
that time the spinning wheel and the
weaving loom began to disappear, and the
linsey- -woolsey dresses then worn to be
supplied by a more costly and fashionable
material The first photograph artist came
| TO Butler since lS40 And now we have
telegrsphs, telephones, railroads, and other
things, unknown 80 years ago.
We desire to return our thanks to all
friends who kindly rendered or gave US any
information they had as to persons OF
events written Of, or who, by suggestion OF
otherwise, in any way aided us in the prep
aration of the work we now bring to
| close.
March 81, 1891. JOHN IL. NEGLEY.
| A DANGEROUS 80 silver certificate is il
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-03
Flora Items.

Farmers are all busy getting ready for
spring work.
!. A. Riley Of Hadley, Mercer county, and
Co. are meeting with good success in Sc
curing oil leases in this neighborhood, they
have about 1000 acres leased and propose
putting down test we'll immed dately.
Hon. Josiah NJ. Thompson is spending
his vacation at home.
Campbesl Napp have shut their saw
mills do" u until LAY 1sI Oh account OF the
bad roads.
CooSEY.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-03
Estate of Jane Brown, decd.

LATE or MARION TWP. BUTLER Co., PA.
Letters OF administration on the above named
estate having been granted 10 the undersigned,
all persons knowing themselves indebted 10
said estate VIII please make Immediate pay
ment, and any having claims against said
estate Will present them duly authenticated tor
settlement
ANDREW MCMURRAY, Admir-,
Bovard =. o., Butler Co., Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-03
Announcements x II is.

FOB JURY COMMISSIONER.
]. W. RICE, of Butler twp.
H. J. PONTIUS, of Millerstown.
w. p. BROWN, of Butler.
WILLIAM r. PATTERSON, of Penn twp.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-03

TIE Government of Italy has shown its
resentment for the New Orleans massacre
By Withdrawing It's Minister from WASH
in rton, aud there 10 talk of war between
the two countries.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-03
Reg port of the Auditors Of the
borough of Butler for the year
ending March 9, 1891.

The Auditors duly elected and qualified In
and for the Borough OF Butler Bmler Co., Pa.
report the following financial statement for the
year ending March 9th. is9l.
Thos Nlagle. Collector OF Duplicate OF Issi. Dr.
TO amt aS shown by last auditors report sfi n
4 q McAhov Col af Duplicate of i-Ss. Dr.
To amount OF dog tax duplicate OF is5s sJ1 %
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-03

SOME of the patent medicine men have
combined to put up prices, and blacklist
druggists who cut rates. There is to be a
coupor arrangement, and clearing house
in each large town.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-03

In one of the interior provinces of India,
last week five hundred native troops and
their English officers, were massacred by
natives. the fight being the result Of a feud
between Rsjah and tribal chief
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-03

Gov. PArTIsoN Is q candidate for the
Democratic nomination for President.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-03

NINE hundred deaths were caused in
Chicago last week by the grippe and its
resultant pneumonia.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-03
La4AL n DvERTIsEME ENTs

Administrators aud Executors of estates
can secure their receipt books at the CITI-
ZEN Office
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-03

AT Newport, Nova Scotia, man and
wife discovered that they were also broth
er and sister, and both committed suicide.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-03

A PHILADELPHIA paper says that the
only thing left out of the new tax bill is a
tax on dead people.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-03
FRIDAY. APRIL $. 1891.

suBscRrrTrox-Inside the county Si-S ~ er per
wear. in advance outside the county, " Pei
year In advance. -. .trno q, aach
.rhsaanen ne insertion 50 cents each. Auditors
and divorce notices IS each. executors and ad-
1rn,rfsfrators' notices 50 each. estray and dis
sainsi on notices "a each. Reading notices 10
cents q line for flrst and cents for each supse-
1uent insertion. Notices among local news
ifems Is cents = line for each insertion. ODiIe ODIt
aries. cards OF thanks, resolutions OF Tsp Tsp :,
notices OF festivals and fairs. ETC.. fnserteu 2.
the rate OF 5 cents line. money 20 accompan' ip
the order. Seven words OF Irose MAKE l,ne.
Rates for standing cards and JOB WORK Gu
application.
~ each issue OF the CITIZEN some extra coples
- ~ .actad .%n Wntrh are sent 10 citizens OF the
r,,ptv VINO are NOT subscribers and their SUD-
scrintion Is respectfully solicited.
SIh<crfbers W1Il do rs favor Dy senulhg US
the names OF their neighbors, not now taxing
county paper.
An communication intended for publication
IN this paper mustbs accompanied by the real
name Oh the writer, not for publication but a.
: guarantee Of good faith,
Marriage and death notices must be accom-
panied BY . responsible name.