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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-12
The Donkey's New Use.

Hoodoos are too numerous to mention al
a whole, but one Of the strangest kinds oI
hoodoos turned up Tuesday at the residence
Of 5. Schoyer, Jr., in Bwissvale. That day
Mrs Schoyer was surprised by a visit from
a man, his wife and six children, who
made tho form al roqnast Cor the Loan fol
few minutes of the donkey used by the
younger members Of the Schoyer house
hold In explanation he said his children
were suffering from the whooping cough
and he wanted to try charm with tho
donkey TO cure the children. He had beer
searching for two weeks for such an ami
NAL and had learned accidentally Of the
one at the Schoyer homestead.
The animal was brought up and the mar
gray ely passed each child six times under
1t and SIX times over its back. After com
pleting the absurd performance he thanked
Mrs Schoyer proiusely md depart ID ith biz
family apparently happy and satisfied thai
the charm would work sure cure for his
afflicted little ones.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-12
Disowned by Brothers.

A remarkable case, and one that Is at
tracting wide spread attention, waa place.
on trial in the Beaver court Monday after
noon. The plaintiff in the case Is Samue
Majors, a we'll known resident Of Roches
ter, aged about So years. He has held The
position Of postmaster ut Bakers Landing
Beaver county, and at one time was the
agent at Bridgewater Station, on the Pitts
burg and Lake Erie railroad. He was al
ways regarded as the Oldest Of family o
four sons of Samuel Majors, ST., who died
in New Sewickley township, Beaver coun.
ty, In 1883.
A short time ago his brothers began ia
divide their fathers farm, which is quite
valuable, and when he made inquiry
about his interest they informed him that
he WAS not their brother, but an illegiti-
mate child Of their mother, and hence
was not an heir TO his reputed fathers
estate. Strange as IL may SEEM the
mother confirmed the story, and although
quite old is still in full possession Of al
her faculties Some time ago she. made
affidavit in accordance with the above
statement.
The plaintiff now enters suit 10 recover
his portion Of his fathers property, and to
do 30 Is attempting to prove that he was
never regarded otherwise than az u son ol
Samuel Majors, Sr. Nearly 20 witDessey
were called. many Of whom are relatives.
and they testified that he was always con,
ddered n son, although 1t has been proven
that he was born out OF wedlock.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-12
OBITUARY..

Mrs. Eliza Bear, or Aunty Bear, as she
was familiarly known to many, died on
last Saturday evening at the orphan
Home. Born Feb. sth 1905. At the time
of her death Mrs. Bear was - years, :
months and 81 days of age. Exactly 10
years before the day of her interment, she
came to the Home" Some sixteen years
ago she was entirely deprived OF sight.
She was widow many years In her
youth her home was in Eastern fennsy l.
vania, later she lived in ST, Louis, MO,
Jacksonville, Ill, and Pittsburg "a her
character was positive, her faltn strong
her zeal commendable and her dlsposillo15 !
humble. For years she was worthy anu
active member of the Evangelical LuSneI ~ A,.
an Church. As housekeeper 10 rev M hecA
and Rev. DR.. Roth and as matron 10 naHy
students, also by her many CHRISTIAN nllnls-
trations, she was well and widely Ahe%h
among ministers of her church. No SICK
ness, no dread plague intlmldated her. one
willingly nursed the small pox patleht'
visited the sick and ministered to the poor.
And He, who said,
| I'm as much as ye did it unto one OF
| the least of these my brethren, ye did IL
unto me"
granted her to spend her years OF feeble
| ness and blindness in an institution oil hl'
church, where she enjoyed kind attention
and tender care as she went dow c"hu-
IDENTIFY, quietly, peacefully TO the grave
she fell asleep IN Jesus Christ, her LORD
She was laid to rest in the burial ground
| of the Home, Monday afternoon, May l,
| 1898 3.--Zelienople NeirS.
Mrs. Elise Hagerman Depew, wife ol
| Chauncey NJ. Depew, died at her residence
| in New York last Sunday.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-12
Municipal Lien.

The Borough OF Butler NJ. L. D. No. -, Sept
VS. Term, 1891.
John Crawford = a. d No. p. June
Boyer &James Bredin Term, 1898
Whereas the borough OF Butler has filed a
Municipal Lein against John Crawford.
Boyer, and James Bredin to collect the sum OF
S3S.g7 OF debt with interest from June 20, 1891,
said lein being filed against property belonging
to said defendan is, situate in the borough OF
Butler, County OF Butler, and state of Penn
sylvania, bounded and described as follows:
on the north by an alley. east by lot OF John
Crawford. south by West Pearl street and
west by Chestnut street or extention thereof
being 81 feet font on West Pearl street and
extending back 100 feet more or less to the al
ley. sand lien being nled for assessment due
from said property for Sewerlng West Pearl
street ct al In said borough.
And whereas, heretofore. a writ OF scre fac
las was issued upon said lien returnable the 3D.
Monday OF April 1898 which writ, as TO SAID
- Boyer ald James Bredn was returned
nj hil ana a writ OF alias scre facias was there
upon issued.
Now, the said Boyer and James Bredln
are commanded to be and appear before the
Court OF Common Pleas of Butler county on or
before the first Monday OF June. 1893. and show
cause. II any you have. why Judgment should
not be entered against said property for the
amount OF said municipal lien, with interest,
and costs thereon. WILLIAM NJ. BROWN,
SHERIFF
MAY II, 1898.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-12
laia4ssis -
Ten Killed.

One Of the most horrible wrecks in the
history Of railroading occurred on the Big
-Four road in Lafayette. Ind. at l:l5 O'Clock
Sunday morning, as result OF which ten
men are now dead and many more injured
The train was the east bound passenger
leaving Chicago ut 8 a. m. The accident
was caused by the failure Of the airbrakes
to work. The engineer undoubtedly dis
covered this before reaching the cut be-
yond the w abash river, a. the vigorous
whistliDg of the engine for brakes could be
heard when the train was still mile west
Of the city. The engineer Is desperate effort
TO stop the train was shown by the large
amount Of sand thrown by him on the
bridge through which the train came just
before the fatal crash.
The engine dashed out Ot the bridge over
the Wabash river at a speed Of not less
than sixty miles All hour, crashing into the
depot building. carrying of portion Of
the depot and train sheds, carrying them
several hundred feet.
The engine when it left the track. was
followed by the baggage car, two postal
cars and express car that piled in one pro.
miscnous mass, total and complete wreck
burying q score or more OF victims in the
awful pile. The trucks Of tho first day
coach were dragged out and the side o. the
car nocked into fragments, but no pas
aengers In this car were injured. The
chair car and two Pullman sleepers remain
ed on the track. The wreck was complete
the engine and cars being piled up togeth-
or with their contents
10 add TO the conformation fire broke
out from the stove in tho baggage car, but
the fire department speedily cxtingushed
the flames. A large crowd Of citizens
gathered very quickly on the scene OF the
deaster and assisted in rescuing the vic
Tins, and large force Of local physicians
gave the necessary attention To the wound
ca. Several victims Of the wreck we're
persOns standing in the depot Whiting for
the train, beekman, II mail.cnrt driver
and uahgeuRer8.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-12
DEATHS.

MILLER-At her home Eear West sun
bury, April 80, 1898, Mrs. Olive, vile oil
Alfred Miller.
ALLIS0N-At her home near Bakerstown,
May 6, 1898. Mrs. Samuel B. Allison,
aged about "a years.
GRANT-At the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Levi Kerr, Pennington, this county
May 5,lS93, Mrs. Polly Grant, mother OF
Mrs Kerr, in her 9lst year.
KNAUFF-At his home in Jackson twp,
April 20, 1898, Mr.. Michael Ii. knautf.
MEALS-At Leavittsburg, Trumbull coun-
", Ohio, May 8, 1898, Mr.. Joseph u.
Meals, formerly of Concord township,
this county, aged 70 years and II months.
Mr.. Meals left this county nlne years
ago last March. Mrs Meals, his VIE,
survives him, as also five OF his children,
four sons and one daughter, among the
sons Mr. Isaac Meals, the present efhelen'
clerk to the board of County Commission
ers Mr. Meals had many friends and re-
latives in this county,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-12
Administrators Sale

BY virtue of an alias order OF the Orphans
Cuort OF Butler county, Pa, at No. 81, June
Term. 1892, and TO me directed, Will on
SATURDAY, MAY Goth. 1898,
at o'clock p. NJ. expose to public sale at the
Court House in Butler, Pa, the following real
estate, late the property OF William Newell,
decd, TO wit: All that certain lot of ground
situate in Coaltown, Cherry township, Butler
county, Pennsylvania bounded ana described
as follows, to-wit: ON the north by lands OF
John keister, on the east by lot of Baird and
Bro, on the south by public road, and on the
west by land formerly OF John Kiester now III.
w. Elliott, said lot fronting IS feet on said pub
lie road on the south and being 100 feet on the
east and west sides respectively, and having a
two story frame house with brick basement.
and outbuidings thereon erected.
TRANSPORTATION cash on approx
al Of sale by the Court, and the balance in two
equal annual payments secured by Judgment,
bond and mortgage on the premises, bearing
interest and with an attorneys commission Of 3
per cent for collection
MARY NEWELL, Adm'X..
S. f. BOwSer, Coaltown, Pa.
ATTY
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-12
The Oldest Member Dying.

George v Lawrence of Monongaheln, the
oldest member of the house Of representa-.
tives, was stricken with apoplcxy Sunday
He was in Philadelphia Friday and Satur-
day with the house committee, of which
he IL member, investigating the Electric
trust, and returned 10 Harrisburg lato Sat
urday night. AT the time he complained
OF feeling unwell, but thought little of II
and retired In good spirits in his room IN
the Commonwealth hotel.
Early this morning the disease seized and
rendered him unconscious. DIR. McGowar
was hastily summoned but, In spite of Tho
vigorous remedies applied. the vencrabl +,
statesmen failed 10 regain consciousnesl
during the day. Gr. JaErence's friend,
telegraphCd t. us iabily ~ bnnpDgahela
Mr. Lawrence says II was p1rIyAs and
not apoplexy with which he was s.ricKen.
This his physician denies.
Mr.. Lawrence has improved somewhat
since the above report and may recoYer.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-12
Municipal LIEN.

The Borough OF Butler. NJ. L. D. No. .. June
Term, 1898
John CrawfJrd,--! A D. No. -, June
Boyle q James Bredin Term, 1885,.
Whereas the Borough or But er has filed
Municipal Lien against John crawford, ---
Boyle and james oredln 70 collect the sum OF
ss1l.s5 OF de3t, s4355 of attorneys commission
with interest from November 20. 1892, said lien
being nled against property belonging TO said
defendants, situate in the borough of Butler
comfy OF Butler and state OF PENNSYLVANIA,
bounded and described as follows ON the
north By an alley or lot OF heirs OF Mrs. Heiner
on the east by lot or L. NJ. Brackney, ON the
south by and fronting upon W. Pearl st. and
ON the west by property OF Mrs Elvlra q. Lyon
having a front on ". Pearl ST. or 325 feet and
extending back $50 ieet, more less TO the
alley or lot of Heiner heirs.
SAID lien being nled Tor assessment due from
said property Tor paving and curbng ". Pearl
81. IN same borough. And whereas
Heretofore, q writ OF sclre facias was issued
upon said lien returnable tne 3rd Monday OF
April, 1893. which writ Us 70 said -Boyer
ana James Bredln was returned nihll. and "A
writ OF alias scire facias was thereupon issued.
Now. you the said boyer and James Bre-
din are commanded TO be ana appear before the
Court OF Common Pleas. OF Butler couaty ON or
before the first Monday of June, 1898 and show
cause, II any you have why Judgment Should
not be entered against said property for the
AMOUNT OF said Municipal Lien, with interest
attorneys commission and costs theron,
WIN. NJ. BROWN sherin
May IL. 1898.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-12
Road Report.

Notice is hereby given that the following
roads have been confirmed nj 81 by
the Court and VIII be presented on the first We'd
nesday OF June. 1898, being the. 9TH day Of
said month. and II no exceptions are flled, they
Will be confirmed absolutely.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-12
An Event in the Life of John B. Graham

Mr. John b. Graham Is now perhaps the
oldest citizen living in Butler who was
born within it limits. He is one OF two
remaining sons of Robert Graham who
was pioneer here, and who gave TO this
county for the benefit Of this place as its
County Seat, good part of his then farm
on the north end Of the town, upon when
much of Butler now stands. John b., the
subject of this notice, was born here on
the Sd Of March. 1909, and is therefore in
the S5th year Of his age. Near three years
ago some or MS friendp celebrated at his
home here the Goth anniversary Of his mar-
riaee. Mrs. Graham his wife, il also yet
living. During all his life Mr.. Graham has
been recognized by all as good, most honest,
peaceable and kind hearte citizen. His
feelings are espec tally warm towards his
early associates and friends and their chli-
dren and descendants. Last week we met
Mr.. Graahm, and he related an event IN
his early life. from or by reason OF which
he desired to express his regard tor gs
through the act to him of one Of bis early
friends, now deceased.
He stated that when boy about 10 or
16 years of age he had occasion to drive his
fathers four horse team into the creek at
the fording Of the old mill here, then
known as Negley's, now as Walters mill.
II had been raining and the creek was
higher than he supposed. The water was
muddy and he mistook the way somewhat.
Before he was aware his horses were IN
deep water and had TO swim. He made
his escape by jumping from his saddle horse
Just in time from probably being drowned.
The horses succeeded in reaching the op-
posite shore, drawing the wagon with
them, but then they were up against
steep bank and unable to extricate them
selves At this critical time. for the safe
ty Of his team, Mr.. Graham states a man
who then lived on the opposite side OF the
creek was seen running TO their aid aud
plunged into the water 10 save the horses.
This he did by cutting the harness and other
wise freeing them from the wagon and aiding
them to reach dry land. This man proved
to be the late John Ncgley, for whom Mr..
Graham ever afterwards had the greatest
regard, and he states that his father, a.
a recognition of the services of the rescucr
Of his team, insisted on presenting the best
horse In it TO the man who rescued them,
which generous offer was Of course declin-
cd. The horses were gotten safely home
and after about ten days the wagon also
was secured This event Mr.. Graham tells
with q great deal Of feeling and with the
warmest expressions Of gratitude towards
the memory OF tho man who did him such
timely service Mr.. Graham is the father
of our present Walter l.. Graham, Esq,
and DIR. Samuel Graham Of this place.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-12

CARLYLE W. Harris, convicted OF having
caused the death of Helen Potts, to whom
he had been secretly married, by poison
ing her. paid the death penalty IN the eiec-
tric chair shortly after noon Monday at
Sing Sing. New York. The elecTocutlon
was a perfect success, being attended Dy
none OF the awful features which have
characterized previous executions by elec-
tricitv. DR.. c. N. Daniels, OF Buffalo, VINO
had charge of the arrangements IN tne
death chamber and of the autopsy salg
the elec.rocution was the most successlul
of the seven which he had witnessed.
Harris died without pain, said the doctor,
"apd do not see how his execution could
have been better from humane stanu-
point.
Harris was brave to the last, and as he
took his seat in the chair, to which he had
walked unaided, he said, in low voice:
81 would like to say something, if have
the Wardens consent"
Warden Dursto stepped to the chair and
said: "What do you wish to say T.
Harris then, in a weak voice, as though
each word cost him powerful effort, ala:
| .'I have no further reservation to make.
l desire to say that ! am absolutely lnno-
cent" These were his last words.
The body was placed in the easket. Ihe
/
for the disposition of the body. The silver
plate upon the cover OF the casket contain
| ed this inscription:
CARLYLE W. HARRIS,
Murdered May 8, 1898,
Aged % years, months, 10 days
we would not if we had known.
THE JURY.
Ubar 10 years old Harris began to
s+ndv medicine. and spent the school year
of ISss- SO at the College of Physicians and
| Surgeons. In 1889 he went to live at
Ocean Grove, n j., with his mother, and
there met Miss Helen Potts, aged Is yeas,
to whom he was secretly married February
IL, 1890 Harris soon tired of his yonng
wife, on whom he performed two opera
tions in order to keep their marriage
| secret. When this was finally discovered
| Helen confessed to her mother, but Harris
denied the marriage Later Harris promis-
| ed mrs. Potts that he would marry her
daughter publicly, but urged her to wait
| until he had completed his studies.
The young wife had been complaining OF
/ headache. and on January 90. 1891, Harris
gave her four pills, telling her to take one
4 each night The pills contained morphine
and made her worse, bat her mother said
that Carlyle knew what was best for her,
and the girl took the fonrth pill on the
night of January 81, and died the next day.
The apparent preparations Harris had
made to clear himself of suspicion, his re-
fusal to permit the girl to be buried under
his name and the conflicting stories he
told caused suspicion to be directed toward
himself. He was indited on May 13, 1891,
brought to trial op January Ia, 1892, and
three weeks later the jury found him guilty
of murder in the first degree George
Rains, of Rochester, was appointed com
missioner by the Governor to hear the new
testimony on which Recorder Smyth had
denied new trial. Commissioner Rains
reported that there was no testimony t
show that Miss Potts was a confirmed
morphine eater, and on this report the
Governor declined to extend clemenc tc
| Harris
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-12
The Boiler Gave Out.

The steamer Ohio collapsed fue, Sun
day morning near Belmont, Mo-, scaldlng
twenty-five men, six Of whom died before
reaching the hospital
Cyrus Myers, the second mate, is miss
ing and supposed to have been blown
overheard. The dead and injured were
taken to Cairo by the steamer Argus and
the injured were taker to the marine hos
pital.
The steamer Ohio belongs to the Gincin-
natl q Memphis Packet Company.
The Nellie Speer took the Ohio in tow
and took her to Cairo where the passengers
were forwarded by rail to their destination.
The boat is uninjured excepting the one
boiler which will be plugged, and
the boat will leave in a few days for Gin
cinnati The mate and boy jumped over
board. The boy was rescued, but the
mate was lost.
The cattle on board was scalded and had
to be killed. Bales of cotton and rags
with other heavy freight was blown against
the back end Of the boat distance of lOO
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-12

Hoe.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-12
Carter Elected.

The National Republican Committee
met at Lonisville, KY, Wednesday, and
elected Thomas Ii. Carter chairman, and
Joseph Manley secretary. according 10
the program made up at the caucus.
After four hours session the COMMITTEES
adjourned. Tho much talked Of trouble
regarding Mr.. Carter's right TO the Office
Of chairman was amicebly settled. In ac-
cordancc with the caucus program the
meeting was called to order by Mr.. Carter.
In doing 80 he said that II had been long
his belief that tho executive committee
had the authority TO elect the chairman
Of the national committee, but he had, on
investigation, found that this was erfone-
ous. The executive committee had the
power only 10 select its own chairman.
Mr.. Carter then surrendered the gayel 10
Mr.. do Young the vice-chalrman.
Our neighboring county Of Law renee
has at last attained It's desire, and Is now
d seperate Judicial district, judicially dI.
vorced from Butler county with which IL
has been united for many years past Gov.
Pattison signed the bill few days ago
1t will go into effect on the first of Sep.
tember, when Judge Hazen will become
president Judge Of the new judicial dis.
trict and Judge Greer Of the Butler county
courts. Judge Hazen's term will expire
on the first Of January, 1895, and the prl
maries next spring for the nomination o
bis successor promise to be very lively
affair, probably the liyeliest Lawrence Co.
ever witnessed, says the Now Castle
cowant, SO far as Judge fight" 10 con
cerned. 1t IL understood there will b,
three candidates, Judge Hozcn, Col 0 l.
Jackson and W. d. Wallace. Each on.
has q strong following and lively tim.
II anticipated. sharon Herald.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-12
Executors Notice.

Letters testamentary on the estate of
George w Reed, decd, late ofthe borough of
Butler, Butler Co. Pa, having been grant
ed to the undersigned, all persons know.
ing themselves indebted TO said estate will
please make immediate payment, and any
having claims against said estate will present
them duly authenticated for settlement to
GEO. w. REED, Exr,s
JOSEPH p. REED, I
1875, 9Th Ave,
Pittsburg, Pa.
WILLIAMS q MITCHELL, Attys
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-12
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Pctrolla Itena,

Nathan Toronsh is homo on visit from
Alliance, Ohio, for the last week, he IL
looking hale and harty. lie reports bust
ness good in that part Of the country.
Thomas Garland has returned TO tho
ptate Of Indiana, after n two weeks visit
with his family. We miss Mr.. Garland in
our town.
s. r. Chriety, ol Chicora, was on our
streets ono day last week, he was driving
n very fine horse.
Compbcll d Beyers are finishing mp tho
new barn on the 4 r. Christy lot in the
burned district, IL is quite an extensive
bn lding and Gdds 10 the beauty Of the
t"WH
.tbn s. Campbell and wife Of Sisters.
r,.,c W Va, have been Waiting their
inthes lbs Hon. A. l.. Campbell, ior the
paSt wees, 89hp y looking well and and
harty. A
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-12
Executors Notice.

Letters testamentary on the estate of
Henry Wolford, decd, late of Slippery
rock twp, Butler Co, Pa, having been
granted to the undersigned, all persons
knowing themselves indebted to said es-
tate will please make immediate payment,
and any having claims against the same
will present them duly authenticated for
settlement to
SARAH WoLFoRD, Ex'rx
j. n. Moore, OF Henry Woliord, decd,
Any. SlippeTyrock p. o.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-12
Administrators Notice.

Letters of Administration having been
granted to the undersigned on the estate
of Mamie G Wick, decd, late of the bor-
ougb of Butler, Butler Co., Penn'a. all per.
sons knowing themselves indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate
payment, and any having claims against
same will present them duly authenticated
for settlement to.
WALTER L. WICK, Admir-,
A. NJ. CORNELIUS, Butler, Pa.
Atty.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-05-12
Nolice.

Notice is hereby given that Levi NJ. Wise,
assignee of Owen Brady, has filed his first
and partial account IN the office OF the Pro
thonotary of the Court Of Common Pleas oI
Butler county, Pa, at Ms, d. No. 70, Dec
T., 1891, and that the same viii be present
ed TO said Court for confirmation and allow
ance, on Wednesday, the 9TH day OF June
A. ID. 1898. JOHN W. BRowN.
Prothonotary's Office, Prothonotary
May S, 1925.