Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-10
Death Of q Journalist.

We copy the following from the viii
Transport, Pa, Gazette and Bulletin OF
March 30:
Among the victims of Ia grippe in Pitts
burg is Nelson P. Reed, the widely known
head of the firm owning and publishing the
Commercial Gazette of that city. The
death of this genial and prominent Journal
LIST is . heavy loss not only to the city Of
Pittsburg but to journalism throughout the
country. Mr.. Reed was o man of such
strong individuality that he was sure to
have been recognized in whatever place or
pursuit he may have been found. He was
distinctively . selfmsde man, but while he
rose to prominence and influence through
his stability and energy-ef character, be
had the important advantage of having 8
worthy lineage. His father, the venerable
Major George W. Reed, of Butler, trans
mitted to his offspring qualities which
proved of great service to them in their
lines. Another of the sons gave promise
of brilliant career, which career, however,
was abruptly ended when the brave young
life was given to the cause of the country
through mortal wounds received on the ILL
fsted field of Fredericksburg. The mother
Of these Sons was lady Of great beauty
and sweetness of spirits, - well as intelli-
eence and refinement. There is something
n heredity, whatever may be argued to
the contrary. While N. p. Reed did not
receive special educational training in his
youth, he received . thorough mechanical
training, under the immediate eye Of his
father, and the valuable discipline then OBJ
tanned doubtless had something TO do with
the self-reliauce and methodicAl habits
which characterized the successful Journal
int throughout his whole life. Not only
did he afford another conspicuous example
of young man going from Q country vii
lage and achieving great material success
in large city, but he also demonstrated
the possibility Of . young man, thoroughly
grounded in bis moral nature by ennobling
home influences, remaining steadfast in
this respect through Q busy public iife-
Without original experience in printing
Offices, Mr.. Reed embarked in the news
thoroueh master not only of the business
and mechanical departments OF Q vast
newspaper enterprise, but was successfully
managing the editorial work upon his
journal at the time Of his death. While, as
before stated, be had the qualities to at
tract attention in almost any line Of effort,
he seemed to be entirely adapted to his
chosen field Of journalism, as his signal
success attested.
Although be has been called upon TO
cross the line between visibility and in
visibility while yet in the prime OF vigor
ons manhood, he was permitted TO prove
himself man while in the world and to
make many other men feel grateful that
they were permitted to call him friend
while he lived.
"Ten Nights in . Bar-room" at Jacks
vile.
A very successful entertainment was
given by the young people of Jacksville
and vicinity, in the town-hall. Wednesday
and Thursdsy evenings, March 25 and 26.
The well-known drama, Ten Night in u
Bsr-room," was rendered each evening.
The characters were well chosen, each
being well suited to his part. J. N.
Moore, who acted the part of Sample
Switcbal,' though not o natural born Yam
kce, Is not TO be beat. His readiness at
NO inexperienced hand and the apparent
pleasure with which be accomplished ii
made deep impression upon Mr.. Romaine,
"the philanthropist, /" who seemed TO look
upon the Yankee - usurper.
J. d. Humphrey il not pretty fellow at
best, but - Simon Slade' his very appear
snce took down the house. N. 8. Gard
ner deserves great credit for the manner in
which he performed Joe Morgan W. q.
Book - Frank SIsde' showed himself
worthy Of his sire; Harry Green was i'm
personste1 BY =. G. Miller who acted the
villains part 80 well that the audience had
NO sympathy for him when he received
genuine bump ON the head; J. W. Hum
phrey impersonsted Mr.. Romsine,' and
willie Hammond was very well repre-
sented by w. Z. More; Nellie Sinclair as
Mary Morgan 10 worthy Of special men
ton; Venetta Moore represented Mrs.
6lads,' Mary Humphrey Mrs. Morgan,
and Florence PisoI 'Aehitable Cartwright
and Of these We have only to say that their
dividual who wanted . reserved seat for
fifteen cents Ii also deserving Of especial
mention. The entertainment was given
for the purpose Of cultivating temperance
sentiment. and repairing the town-hall, in
which this man was . principal stock.
holder. The house was crowded on both
evenings and the players have already
been requested TO repeat the play next fell.
After such practical Recommendations
further praise on our part would be super
anous. 6ufice II TO say that no entertain
mont Ut this place for many years has been
% entirely successful. Although the writer
wss not personally interested In the play,
he feels that he would he neglectful OF his
duty, did he remain silent concerning this
enjoyable occasion. T. r. UTHYUL.