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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-03-11
MASsETH s. BLACK.
Inventors and Patentees Of Numerous VAL
liable Appliances Used in OIL and Gas
Drilling

Inventors and Patentees Of Numerous VAL
liable Appliances Used in OIL and Gas
Drilling.
Mr.. 3. Masseth, the senior member
of this firm, is a gentleman who has
followed the fortunes of the oilfields
from Pithole, in '62, to Butler, and
took in Pleasantville, Shamburg, Par
ker, Modoc, Karns City and Butler.
He was born in Rochester, New
York. In March, 1889, Sherman &
Black formed company for manufac-
turing oil well supply tools. Mr.. Mas
seth invented his valuable Packer and
Fishing Tools, which are now in uni
versal use. The present firm of Mas
seth & Black occupy handsome 2sx6o
feet two-story building at 121 West
Wayne street, with their blacksmith,
forge and machine shops. They man.
ufacture oil and gas well packers and
fishing tools, which they have con-
stantly on hand for hire.
bIr. D. w. Black, the junior member
of the firm, is a young inventor who
will eventually make his mark, as his
patented oil well packer and casing
spear are now in great demand. Mr..
Black has sold his interests in these to
his partner, Mr.. Masseth. Mr.. Black
was born in Buffalo, n. Y, in 1863.
He came to Butler in 1889. He is a
practical machinist of wide experience
and bids fair to become leader in his
limo
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-03-11
The Lowry House.

The Lowry House is one of the lead
ing hotels in Butler and is located on
the corner of Jefferson and Main
streets, in the center of town. The
house was built in 1852, by Alex.
Lowry, who presided over it for years.
He sold it at one time, but repurchased
it and remained its landlord until
April s, 1890, when he sold it to Messrs
Brown and Thompson, who have
made it the popular resort for the
numerous travelling men and oil pro.
ducers, who find their way here.
Since the latter proprietors have taken
charge they have added thirteen rooms
and remodeled the whole interior,
placing in it new windows, furniture,
electric bells, natural gas for heating
purposes; fans in DINING rooms and
bar room and improved both cuisine
and bar. The house has frontage on
Main of so feet and 110 feet on Jeffer-
which are furnished in the latest
style.
Buses and hacks from the hotel
meet every train, and commercial men
find ample space to display their wares
in the spacious sample rooms of the
house. Experienced and competent
clerks are always in attendance at the
office. The proprietors have on sale
nothing but the best liquors in their
bar room, which makes very popular
resort.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-03-11

Prominent Man in Military Circles. Who
Worked His way from Private Up
wards.
Lieutenant Colonel w. II. Mechling,
of the Fifteenth Regiment, Pa. N. G.,
is one of the most popular men in
town. His ancestors were among the
earliest settlers in the county and held
important public offices and assisted
materially in advancing the interests
of Butler county.
The subject of our sketch was born
April 5, 1857, in Butler borough. He
started life as printer in the Demo
cratic Herald Office, under his uncle,
Jacob ziegler. Nine years ago he en-
tered the oil business, and five years
after entered the employ of the Oil
Well Supply Company.
He married Miss Mary E., daughter
of Hon. II. T. McJunkin, which union
has been blessed with five children.
For Is years Col. Mechling has been
a member of the Pennsylvania militia,
and has advanced to his present rank
step by step. His public life has been
a busy one, as he has served six years
as a member Of Council from the Fifth
ward, Butler, and four years as presi-
dent of the board. Politically he is a
staunch Democrat. He is an active
member of the Episcopal Church.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-03-11


The mouth is the front door 30 your face.
ft is che aperture 20 ths coii storage rc0n
eS your anatomy. Soras rl0rtAs Rra the
pictures Of peaches az1 srecn ami othsrs
look Ike hole chopped ia = brick wall %
sdrni, new door or window. The mouth
Is the hot bed of toolhaehe and the place %
keep your tongue. Most rersons never carry
their tongues in their coattail pockets.
A mouth was never made too small, but
some are 40 large that their owners put
their feet iE them Il Is THE doorway out
of which come beautiful words q hope and
courage, and through which pass cold
custard and kraut and cod liver oil some
people sleep with heir mouths ad juststi FOR
kissing
The mouth Is the buEghole of oratory
and n baby's cr0wuing glory. IL i the
crimson aisle 20 your liver and natures ap-
psratus for blowing Gus the gas. Il j.
patriotism's fountain head and the tool
chest for pie Without il the politician
would be a wanderer upon the face of the
earth, and the c0rnetist and chorus girls
60 down to unhonored graves. IL j. the
grocer's friend. the orators pride and the
dentists hope.
1t puts some men on the ros5rum and
many on the rock pile. Il Is temptation's
lunch counter when attached 10 a maiden.
and the tobacconist' 5 friend when attached
TO a man.
Without il the torchlight procession
would be a dumb and lifeless thing. and
when the political hero advanced To the
front Of the platform the audience would
have TO stand on their heads 10 show their
delight Without il married life would be
a perpetual summer dream and the dude
would lose half his attraction, and most Of
all, and greatest Of all. IL there were nc
mouths there would be no gOodhys or hap
py greetings, no words OF comfort or OF
hope, no laughter full Of sunshine and nc
song full Of praise, the hired man could
not be called TO dinner and no one would
ask, Where did you get that hats''-Ar
kansaw Traveller.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-03-11

interested in the welfare of the
beautiful town of Butler and would
see it a manufacturing as well as an
oil center.
Mr.. Mckee, the President of the
company, is also an inventor and
patentee of several valuable appli-
ances. A small compact high-speed
upright engine, for use in hotels, the
atres, small electric plants etc, recent
ly invented, is a wonder in its line.
Its motion is so regular that 1t could
be suspended with a rope in midair
and run as smoothly as though bolted
to foundation. Patterns are being
made from one to twelve horse power
and are now in great demand.
Patterns have recently been con-
structed for eight to twelve horse
power engines for farm work and
threshing machines. They are double
acting, high speed, compact, light, and
can be hauled by one horse. The
boiler and engine are mounted on
wheels and weigh only $500 pounds,
whereas similar machines of the same
horse power, weigh more than twice
the weight.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-03-11
WILLIAM KEssELMAN, ESQ.
A Mechanic Who Has Established a Large
and Prosperous Business in Butler.

A Mechanic VINO Has Established a Large
and Prosperous Business in Butler.
William Kesselman & Co., whose
shops occupy the ground at the foot OF
South Main street, near the p. & W. r.
r. depot, do an extensive business in
manufacturing and repairing oil well
drilling tools, and their name is synony-
nous with good work and the using OF
the best material.
Mr.. Kes selman was born in Prussia,
Germany, October 1st, 1882, and served
his apprenticeship as machinist and
engineer, in his native land. He i'm
migrated to America in 1856, and
worked at his trade. He was a mem
Der of the firm of Bauser & Kesselman,
of Parker's Landing, Armstrong
county, finally buying his partner out.
He remained there ten years. He came
to Butler ten years ago and established
his present business. The old shops
were burned down last year and new
iron-clad buildings were erected in
their stead.
The blacksmith and forge shop is
31xS7 feet. 1t contains two steam
hammers; the one q fifteen hundred
pound hammer, the other six hun
dred pounds. The machine shop
covers 2Sx4s feet of ground, and about
20skilled mechanics are kept constantly
employed.
Mr.. Kesselman is also an extensive
oil producer and is kept constantly
busy 10 hing after his interests. He is
married and the father of five children.
Mr. Kesselman is supporter of the
Lutheran Church. He is a respected
citizen of Butler and Is anxious to see
it prosper.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-03-11
Brave afanxmen.

The little fishing port OF Peel. on the
west coast of the Isle OF Man. looks out on
the Irish sea. A rocky headland. called
Contrary head, juts out south OF the har-
Dor, while in front is a rugged island rock
on which stand the ruins of Peel castle. It
is perilous place for ships and a splendid
place for the display Of the heroism Of the
Manxmen.
One afternoon in October, 1sS9, Norwe-
gian ship in fearful tempest was drift
ing upon Contrary head. All Peel was
down at the beach watching her. The life
boat was got out, and there were so many
volunteers that the harbor master had 10
difficulty IN selecting n crew.
The Norwegian had lost her olasts and
the spars were floating around so that she
was dangerous TO approach, but the life
boat reached her.
How many Of youf" cried the coekswain
to the Norwegian captain.
twenty-five"
The cockswain counted them as they
hung on the ships side and said:
II only see twenty-one; not n man shall
leave the ship until you bring the odd one
on deck"
The odd one. disabled man, had been
left below 10 his fate. lie was brought up.
and all were taken aboard the Hfcboat
and safely landed ON the beach. The Nor
wegian government struck medals for the
lifeboat men and sent them to the governor
of the island for distribution
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-03-11
lev. will be convenient for roads from

ley, will be convenient for roads from
every direction"
The site was. selected March s, 1903.
In August the village was laid out in
300 acres, with five acres for public
buildings. The first lot was sold to
David Dougal, on the northwest cor
ner Of Main street, for which he paid
500, the highest price paid for any
lot, the lowest selling at $40.
Butler was incorporated as a bor-
ough by an act which was passed Feb
ruary 26, 1917. The charter was issued
by Governor Snyder May 2, of the
same year.
The first Burgess was VIM. Ayres;
Assistant, John Gilmore; Council, VIM.
Campbell, Joshua Potts, Geo. Miller,
Hugh Mckee, David Dougal, James
Stephenson and Jacob Mechling.
The first mill erected in the borough
was built by the Cunninghams, on the
present site of the Walters Touring
mill. 1t was sold in 1906 to John Neg
ley, who also erected cabinet shop in
the same year. Since then industries
have multiplied, and the manufacto-
ries and shops afford work to hun
dreds of skilled artisans.
The many advantages which Butler
affords should cause others to locate
here, fuel, material, labor, etc., are 30
cheap, and shipping facilities SO abun-
dant.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-03-11

Mr.. J. d. Brown, who has had vast
experience in the business for the past
10 years, understands it thoroughly,
knows the requirements of the travel
ling public, and spares neither money
nor time to accommodate the patrons
of the house.
Mr.. Brown was born in Butler
county, in Buffalo township, October
7, 1853. He acquired common school
education and spent number of years
in a Drug store, where he studied the
Pharmacopia and mastered the in
tricacies of the profession. He
accepted position as clerk at the
Willard House thirteen years ago,
and has made the rounds, from the
vogeley thenIHotel Lowry, OF which ne
became part owner and manager two
years ago. 1t is safe to say that no
man in Butler county, has larger
acquaintance among the travelling
men than Mr.. Brown. His jovial
manner, accommodating ways; and
vast experience makes him the lead
ing man in his business today.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-03-11
Teas for This Country.

The teas imported into the United States
embrace some of the choicest varieties
grown. We get all OF the Formosa teas.
the best black teas grown in China, ms well
as all of the Fuchan teas, which are the
next best oolong teas to the Formosan.
The importation Of Annoy teas, the lowest
grade Of oolongs, Is steadily decreasing.
We get all of the Chinese fancy green teas,
which are grown especially, year after
year, for the United States, and in addi-
tion almost all the entire crop OF tea ex-
ported from Japan. Indian teas Of the
finest quality can be procured here, but
there is little demand for them. They
constitute the teas so much admired by
the English, and, as they come largely
from English plantations. whose owners
and all interested have praised them at
the expense of the Chinese product, IL Is
not difficult TO discover "A reason for their
popularity in England and English col
onies. Chinese teas are much preferred
here. ere.-Philadelphia Ledger
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-03-11
Who They Were.

Not long ago two young girls were trav-
cling "out west" As the train stopped at
station two ladies entered and took seats
directly in front Of them. Just as they
were seated stout lady came forward,
greeted them effusively, and the trio kept
up n lively conversation until the train
started. Then one of them said, "Sit down
here near us" and, in "A little lower tone,
"Tell those girls to sit somewhere else." F"
So the stout lady turned and said in the
most freezing of tones: IL wish to converse
with my friends and would like that seat.
/ am Mrs. President R. Of this road"
The girls stared at her an instant, and
then one of them drawled: PLEASED to
meet you, Pm sure. suppose you know
am Mrs. President Harrison, of Washing
ton," and the other girl, settling herself
comfortably in her seat, said, And l am
Mrs. Queen Victoria" There was an au-
dible smile from the other passengers, and
the stout lady went to her own seat in the
rear-Cor. New York World.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-03-11

Mind your own business Is q good rule &c
follow always and everywhere, and in its
strictest sense too. Look az me. for in
stance was rushing along the street a.
a shopper A woman in front OF me dropped
a newspaper which was done up in its wrap
per. Hurried as was, | stopped, picked il
up and chased the woman.
Pardon me, madam" said !. '.yol
dropped this"
She turned serenely upon me. Yes" she
said, Il meant to-" and passed ON. This
left me in an angry state of mind. Ipaused.
exclaimed GROSSLY, well, don't care what
becomes of it, and dropped il. l hadn :
gone three yards when a voice at my elbow
said:
Pardon me, miss, you dropped this
lacked the aplomb of the first lady and
/ smiled sheepishly, saying. "Oh. dear
thank you" and took il. a little further
along dropped it again and bolted into a
store. While / was buying hat an urhane
salesman rendered the paper to me. with:
"a lady left this just now. She said You
dropped it."
''Oh, thank you so much" said l.
Then | left it on the counter. They sent
it home witt the hat \ little label was
on it, You left this" / threw il in my
coal box. Said John the next morning. Il
found "A brand new unopened paper in the
coal box. miss. and l put il on your table. -
There il was too. No one will blame me
for throwing il out Of the window then
and there. In moment the bell rang
Presently the maid entered
"a gentleman just left this" she said;
sit just now fell cut Of the second story
front"
That paper Is before me now. Tonight.
II it be moonless. am going 10 bury the
thing deep in the cellar.-Bab's Letter.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-03-11

His partner, Mr.. Howard Thompson,
is large muscular good-natured man,
who has followed the ups and downs
of the oil business, as a driller and
producer. He was born In Pictou
county, Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1852.
Early in the oil excitement he was on
the ground, and as one field gave way
to another he followed the masses
who sought living from this source.
He came to Butler number of years
ago, and settled down and became one
OF it's respected citizens, and leading
business men. With Mr.. Brown he
purchased the Hotel Lowry, and he
has been instrumental in assisting to
make the place the popular resort 1t
has become since their partnership.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-03-11
L. C. WICK, Esq.
Hustler Who Has the Welfare of Butler
at Heart

A Hustler Who Has the welfare of Butler
at Heart.
Opposite the p. & w. Railroad depot,
in the part of Butler known as Spring
dale, lies the lumber yard of L. c.
Wick.
This gentleman is ever on the alert
to assist in building up the town of
Butler and making it desirable place
to reside in. Stonertown, Lawrence
county, Pa, is the place of Mr.. Wick's
birth, which occurred December IA,
1852. The gentleman has devoted the
working years of his life to mercantile
pursuits, and managed a wholesale
-four and feed business at Hillary sta
ton for a number of years. Five
years ago he engaged in the lumber
business in Butler, which has proved a
profitable investment. Rough and
worked lumber, sash, mouldings and
lumber for oil rigs is the speciality
handled.
Politically Mr.. Wick has been very
active in the Prohibition party, and
has been chairman of the County Com
mittee.
When he became a resident of the
first ward, there were only two Pro-
hibitionists in the ward, now they
number over one hundred and are the
strongest, numerically, in the ward.
Mr. Wick can point with pride to the
part he took in securing a suitable
water supply for the people in Spring
dale. He is at present a trustee of the
Water Association, which is described
elsewhere. Mr.. Wick resides at 62S
Fairview avenue, is married and has
one child. He is an active member of
the Reformed Church.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-03-11
JOSEPH HARTMAN ESQ.
The President Of the FIRST National Bank
and A Sketch OF His Eyentful Career.

The President Of the FIRST National Bank
and A Sketch Of His Eventful Career.
The above named gentleman, whose
silvery hair and kindly smile greets
you as you enter the Butler National
Bank, has risen to his present position
in life through the greatest adversely.
His grandfather, Philip Hartman,
was soldier Of the Revolutionary
war and left the ranks at the close, to
settle in Oakland, Butler county.
William, his son, and father OF the sub
ject Of our sketch, was born July 4,
1896, and was undoubtedly the first
male child born in this county. When
a young man he travelled to Pittsburg,
became blacksmith and married Miss
Mary Winters, after which he moved
to Armstrong county, where he en-
gagged in farming and worked at his
trade. In 1S49 he moved with his
family to Donegal township, Butler
county. Joseph Hartman, their son
and the subject Of our sketch, was
born in Armstrong county, where he
spent his boyhoods days and received
common school education. He
acquired habits of industry that have
remained his leading traits through
life, although he commenced under
very adverse circumstances. His
mother, a good and pious women. died
September 10, 1854, in the 61st year of
her life and his father Joined her in the
life beyond February ii, 1879, in the
S4th year of his age. Mr.. Hartman
naturally feels pride in a certain peri
cd of his life; during the war he was a
strong advocate of the Union and
served during the term of his enlist
ment in Company L. one hundred six
ty ninth Pennsylvania Regiment,
where with the boys in blue he fought
for the freedom of mankind, the cause
dear to his heart. After the strife, he
returned to his farm in Butler county
and worked and prospered.
He was school director Of his towns
ship for years and served term in the
Legislature from this county in 1885.
He was President of the Millerstown
Bank for II years and the institution
prospered under his management
Being prevailed upon to accept the
management of the Butler County
National Bank, he became a resident
of Butler borough.
Mr.. Hartman takes a.commendable
interest in religious matters and was
very active in securing the church at
Sugar Creek, this county. He was
one of the Building committee chosen
to erect it. He gives largely of his
means and time to futher the cause OF
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-03-11

The sterilizing Of water is easily accom-
plished by keeping il at or near the boiling
point for fifteen minutes Five minutes
heat is sufficient to destroy all harmful mi
Gro organisms Still less time sufiices to de
stroy the disease producing varieties which
are recognized as liable TO occur in water.
Thus, merely raising to the boiling point
n clear water containing the micro-organ-
isms OF malarial disorders, typhoid, cholera,
diphtheria, or Of suppuratiye processes and
allowing II to gradually cool. insures the
destruction Of these germs. They are also
destroyed by keeping the water for from
a quarter to half an hour at n temperature
OF 10 degs r., though occasionally very
resistant but harmless bacteria may get
into water The brief heating, however,
renders them safe for drinking purposes;
but when IL is desired to destroy every
micro-organism that may be present in n
contaminated water, il is to be heated for
one hour and allowed 20 cool slowly, when
IL may be used for cleansing wounds or for
alkaloidal solutions.-New York Tribune.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-03-11
BUTLER MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
Company Manufacturing Ball Engines for
OIL and Gas Well Drilling.

A Company Manufacturing Ball Engines for
OIL and Gas Wen Drilling.
The rich flow OF petroleum in But
Ter county, caused the town to enjoy
decided boom in the past few years.
Men of brain and capital hocked here
and the quiet village became a hust-
ling city. In June, 1888, company
of men, with foresight, organized the
Butler Manufacturing Company, for
the construction Of the Ball, Patented
engines, 80 much in demand
among oil and gas well drillers.
The capital stock was placed at
$50. 600 and works composed of
Foundry, blacksmith, machine and
pattern shops were built, covering
two acres of ground, on Lookout ave
nue., near the p. & w. railway tracks.
The stockholders and officers are;
President, J. w. Mckee; Secretary
and Treasure, Harvey S. Gibson; r.
II. Furguson, J. Il. Russell and Dan
iel Youkens. The Office is located at
No. 22S South Main street Butler.
r. II. Furguson is general agent, an
afTable and respected business man.
The engines constructed are princi-
pally 9x12, 1Ox12, 11x12, and 12xi2 inch
cylenders, although work of any de-
scription appertaining to the oil
supply trade, is given prompt atten-
ton. Between 30 and 40 skilled
mechanics are employed here and the
shop has a capacity for turning out
two engines a day. The company has
been kept very busy since it's organi-
zation and thousands of engines Of
their make are in use today in the oil
territory. This firm is re 5omended by
the largest oil produc 5rs for their
superior workmanship, honest mate
rial and promptness to fill orders,
which has gained for them a name
second to none in their line. The
company is composed of men
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1892-03-11
They Had Heard Him Befor,

Mr. Hoste Gn terrified Whisper
there isn't half enough luncheon for all
these people. What on earth am / to dor
Mrs. Hoste III get rid Of some Of them,
dear.
Mr.. Hoste den minutes latert-You're n
trump, Mariel But how did you manage
to get so many to gol
Mrs. Hoste-l just whispered TO them
that you had consented To sing Rocked in
the Cradle Of the Deep p"-BOston News