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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03
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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed have taken out letters of admins
tration on the estate OF John II Stamm,
decd, late of Franklin twp, Butler county.
Pa, and all persons indebted TO the same
are requested to make prompt payment,
and those having claims against said es-
tate, to present them duly authenticated
for payment to
MARY J STAMM,
NJ T MCCASDLEss,
Adm'rs,
Prospect Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03
The Sick.

Miss Eliza Bastian, of Zelienople, is
seriously i'll.
The wife and daugter of John Kelly,
Esq, of Bruln, are in poor health.
Drs Thompson and Mcconnell, of Pros
pect, have lately been on the sick list, but
are recovering. DR.. Thompson had the
quincy.
William Russell is very sick at the home of
his son-in-law Anthony Thompson in
Centre twp. He is in his S7th year, or
thereabouts.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03
PUBLIC SALE.

The Largest Sale of Livery
Stock and Rigs Ever Offer.
ed in Butler County.
Bickel & Kennedy will sell on the
18th of March all of their large stock
of livery horses. buggies. sleighs,
harness blankets, robes. etc. Don't
fail TO attend this sale, and remember
sale is positive.
BICKEL & KENNEDY.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03
ADJOURNED
Orphans Court Sale!

By virtue OF an order and decree of the
orphans Court OF Butler county, Penn'a. NJ O
g No. 43. March T.. tsa3, the undersigned al
ministrator OF Daniel Wise. decd late on Penn
Twp. In said county. viii ofrer at public sale az
the Court House in Butler on
FRIDAY. MARCH .. lss3.
at O'Clock P. NJ. the following real estate viz.
one hundred and twenty seven acres az lmore
or less situate In Penn twp. said counfy and
bounded and described rs follows wiz: ON the
north BY lands OF Isaac Wise and John Ken
nedy. on the east by lands John Kennedy an,
A Welsh, on the south By lands OF f-fsraner
and Jehn Bulfofd and on the west By lands OF
Jonn Bulford and Morrison heirs; with dwell
Ing house, outbuildings. good frame bank barn.
GOOD orchard; one producing oil well; (; good
ton. Title good
TERMS OF SALE-sIeoo in hand on connr.
nation OF sale and delivery OF deed and OF the
balance. one-third thereof to be secured Nv
bond and mortage. the interest thereof 10 be
paid annually 70 Mrs. Ruth Wise widow ~
said decedent. during her lifetime and AZ her
decease the said principal debt 70 paid 10 the
heirs at-law OF Daniel Wise. deceased and the
remaining two-thirds to be secured bV bond
and mort gage payable in two equal annual pay-
ments with interest thereon. with provisiou for
Attys CON- OF per cent. for collection. Order
OF sale returnable to the next regular term
WILLIAM III. WISE, Admir-.
H. u NALkEf- Knoxville
Atty. Allegheny Co, Pm
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03
Administrators Notice.

Letters of administration on the estate of
Samuel Meyer, decd, late of Lancaster
twp, Butler Co., Penn's, haying been
granted to the undersigned all persons
knowing themselves indebted to said estate
will please make immediate payment and
those having claims against the same will
present them duly authenticated for settle
ment to
FREDERICK WEIGLE, ! .dr,,rs
ABRAM MoYBR,
Levi N. Wise, Harmony p. o.,
Atty Butler Co., Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03
Executors Notice.

Letters te stamen tary on the estate o
Edward Mellon, dec late Of zelienoPle
Butler Co.. Pa having been granted TO the
undersigned, al persons Knowing them.
selves Indebted to said estate are requested
TO make immediate payment, and any nav
inc claims against said estate will present
them daily authenticated for settlement 10
REHsCcA MELLON. Ex'x,
W. ID. Brandon, zelienopie- Pa
Attorney.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03
Armory Opera House.
A FINE ATTRACTIVE COMEDY.


And now we are to have "Ole Olson
the latest success in the farce comedy line
Manager Keene is to be congratulated for
securing this novel attraction for oul
theater goers, and they should testify theil
appreciation of his enterprise by greeting
him with full house on the date of the
performance.
''0le 0leson" is an absolute novelty
nothing like it has ever been produced be-
fore. 1t was put on or iginally without any
of the flourish of trumphets and beating ol
tom toms, which has been the preliminary
of all the other successful farce comedies
1t was produced and won fairly on its own
merits. The idea of substituting Swed-
ish dialect comedian for the German OF
Irish; Of which the public has long been
surfeited, is now a new one. 1t has oc-
Cured to many managers who lacked the
stamina to back their Judgment in depart
ing from the beaten path, who are now
metaphcrically kicking themselves. The
Swedish character has something in il
wonderfully interesting to the American
people and presents quite as many posi-
bilities if not more, than the conventional
German, Irish or Yankee. The play has
another claim to novelty, in that there is d
well defined plot running through it, which
at times develops strong dramatic situa-
tions, thus bringing the grotesque into
greater prominence. The company is com.
posed of well known artists, who introduce
Incidental to the play, number of topical
songs and clever character dances.
Return of Little Nugget
M better comedy company than 81. s.
CI ihorn's comedy cherubs, in "Littlt
Nugget" has ever visited our city The
entire party have always given the best o.
satisfaction here and have always beer
greeted by large and delighted audiences.
The play and players are both funny-very.
very funny. The music, both vocal and in.
strumental, is excellent and the singing
and dancing splendid
The comedian. Herbert Cawthorn, al
Barney o'Brady, with the excellent sup
porting company of artists, will keep the
audience in continual laughter-screams,
more properly speaking. The patrons
and lovers of farce comedy can rest sssur
ed of being given a rare treat at the
Armory Opera House, March 22d.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03
Trustees Sale.

Messrs S.W. Stewart and J. C. Skillman,
trustees for Martin Stewart and Geo. H.
Skillman, will offer at public Sale, on Mon
day, March 9th, at 10 a. m, at Brittain's
stable, to the rear of McCrea's Grocery on
E Jefferson street, several horses, 5uggies
harness, bob-sleds, etc. Come early and
secure bargain.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03


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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03
Administrators Notice

whereas letters Of administrator were thts
day granted by the Register In And fcr the
County Of Butler Peun'a. 20 the unferziw ned on
the estate OF David simmons. late OF Franklin
twp. Butler Co.. Pa. decd. all persons Know
ing themselves Indebted to said estA.e are
requested 70 make Immediate pay ment ana
those having claims against the same Viii
please present them properly authenGm=Mr@d ror
settlement to the dnderSigned-
THOMAS GALLOWAY.
Administrator.
NcJunkin Prospect. Penn'a.
Atty Oct "a. fsg..
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03
Notice in Divorce.

f. X. Morsel In the Court OF Common Pleas
VS. OF Butler county. Penn'a. A. d.,
Grace Morse. No. 54, Sep. T, ls92. b. 10. p. As.
February sth 1898. motion of ). F. Bowser.
Atty, for Plaintiff for the appointment OF q
Com an issioner In above stated case TO take
testimony, etc. presented I'm open Court. and
motion granted. and j. NJ. Painter Esq. ap
pointed Commissioner.
BY TUE COURT.
hereby give notice that will attend TO the
duties OF the above appointment at my ofice In
Butler, Pa, on Sa urday, the 4th day OF March,
A. D., 1893. at 10 O'Clock A. VI:
j. NJ. PAINTER,
Commissioner.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03
Special Muslin Underwear Sale

Chemise made of fine muslin with
embroidered yokes only 25cts. worth
Scots.
Drawers to match for same price.
Night gowns well made and trim
med with cambria ruffling only Scots.
the material in it is worth 90cts.
White skirts with cambria ruffling
only so cts worth 81 90.
White skirts with deep embroidery
on bottom for 75cts. worth double.
Corset covers at l9, 25 & 35cts.
We still have a small quantity of
those 33 cent unlaundried shirts in
all sizes, as good as sold any place
for Scots.
Ladies it will not pay you to buy
The material when we offer yeu the
above goods at such low prices.
When in our store please ask to see
these advertised goods.
LOUIS TRAXLER,
Next door to Butler Savings Bank,
Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03

Whereas, letters of Administrator have
this day been granted To the undersigned
on the estate Of John r Benninger, deed.
late of Allegheny twp, Butler Co. Pa
ali persons knowing themselves indebted
to said estate are hereby notified ." call
and settle, and those having elsims against
the same 10 present them duly aHthenti-
Gated for payment To
JOHS u. SHE'LL. Adnr-
A. NJ. CoRSELTUs. sandy Point 2. o.
Atty. Boiler Co. Pa
Butler. Pa. Jan. .. 1s98
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03
Executors Notice.
ESTATE oy LOUISA sSrDKR. DEc'r

ESTATE oF LOUISA SNYDER. DECD.
Letters testamentAry a. the estate Of Louisa
SNYDER decd. Late OF Brady twp. Butler Co..
Pa, hav ing been granted 70 the undesiSned
AT persons knowing themselves lndeDted
TO said estate viii please make
Immediate payment. and any having
claims agafst the same VIII present them ouiy
authenticated for settlement 20
LORENZO B. SSYDKR,
McCMndless ". o.. Or
SETH SNYDER.
West Liberty r. o..
Butler Co. Pa.
w. ID. Brandon. Airy. kxeeucors-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03
Hotel Butler,
I. II. FAUBEL, Prop'r.

This house has been thorough
ly renovated, remodeled, and re-
fitted with new furniture and
carpets; has electric bells and all
other modern conveniences for
guests, and is as convenient, and
desirable a home for strangers as
can be found in Butler, Pa.
Elegant sample room for use of
commercial men.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03

Letters testamentsry On the last
will and testament OF Wm-
l.. Bartley late Of the BorJuEh
Of Butler. Penn a. deceased having this dAE
been granted BY the Register Of wills II
and for the county Of Butler and state
aforesaid TO the undersigned erecutnrs.
thereof. therefore all persons knowing them
selves indebted 10 said estate are hereby
notified that speedy payment thereof viii
be required and those hsvi1g claims against
said estate are requested to present them
without delay properly authenticated fUr
settlement to
J. WALTER BAKTLxT and
u. McJUSKIs,
Executors.
January q. Is98. Butler. Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03
THE CITIZEN
FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1898.

BurLER has o population OF about 1o.0oo.
IL Is the County seat OF Butler County, with
60,0O0.
-Four railways. natural gus, and unequalied
facilities for menufacturea.
Progress everywhere; new buildings. new
manufactures. growing and prosperous town.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03

The Peoples Store have just re-
ceived large line of umbrellas,
which we are selling at bottom prices.
Your Attention
is called to the fact that WEST SUM-
BURY ACADEMY is more prosperous
than ever. The attendance of the
Winter Term has been the largest in
the history of the Institution. Ex-
penses as low as ever, Spriug Term
opens Mar. 2lst. Correspon deuce
solicited.
f. E. KNocH, PRIN.,
West Sudbury, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03
WHEN YOU 60 EnR rHE


w Doctor, call on your way
back and let US I'LL your prescrip-
tions. IL IS important that YOU
have it done right. Pure drugs
as well as care in compromising
are requisite. All Of our drugs
are of the BEST. Our prices are
reasonable, consistent with the
pure goods. Remember we guar
antee every article bearing our
name to be just as represented.
We keep all sick room utensils:
Medicine Glasses. Sick Feeders.
Air Cushions. Hot Water Bottles.
Ice Bags, Bed Pans.
No matter what you want come
to US and if we do not have il we
will get it for you or tell you where
the same may be had.
Respectfully.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03

We have just received a large
line of White Goods, Laces and En-
broideries in all the latest Designs.
Call and see US.
The Peoples Store.
Buffalo Blankets, best for wear at
l.. STEIN & Sons.
Take your children to Zuver's
Gallery or Pictures that will suit
you. Postoffice building.
Largest assortment and best values
in Dress Goods and Cloaks at
l.. STEIN & Sons.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03
The Markets.
BUTLER MARKETS.


Our grocers are paying % for eggs, 25
for butter. rs for potatoes, LIS for BEANS
cts. pd. for cabbage, 40 for turnips.
90 cts. bu for parsnlps, l24 for dressed
chicken, IA cts. for dressed turkey.
PITTsBURG PRODUCE.
Timothy hay from county wagons $17 to
$40, mixed hay $l3 to II, packing hay $50
to g. mill feed SIT to q, straw 1913 to
So
Oats by car load 81 to Al, corn by car
load 45 to 50, wheat rs to ", rye GA TO 6S.
County roll butter % to 81, cooking
butter 10 to II.
Eggs IN cases Is to 10.
White potatoes on track so to So, store
95 to LOO.
Beans 80 10, cabbage in bbls. $50 to
3. %, goise feathers 48 to go, mi xed feathers
25 to 80, onions lao bu., turnips 2. so
bbl., dressed chicken and duck 16 to IL,
turkey Is TO 10, goose 10 to IL.
LIVE STOCK.
At Herr's Island, Monday, bulls and
dry cows sold at q to 800, common steers
sold at 4 to 10;1000 ib steers at 4. Is to A,
and fancy stock as high as ct.
Veals went readily at 6l to Z, and heavy
calves at q to Al.
Roughs hogs sold at II to 7.S0, common
at g. 65 to 500, and fancy stock as high
as ct.
Common spring lambs sold at 81 to Al;
and good at 6 to 64, sheep sold at q to 6,
as to condition.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03

-Alway stop at the Hotel Waiver.
ly when in Butler.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03
Pennsylvania r. r. to Washing
ton D. q.

The Pennsylvania r. R. will sell tickets
to Washington D. G.. and return from But
Ter, Pa, ,at fare of $1,000 for rhe round trip.
Tickets will be sold March oad, 3rd and
4th good to return March 7th inclusive
Tickets reading from Butler, Pa, will be
good via Piltsburg, Pa, in either direction
by this arrangement it is most desirable to
leave Butler, Pa, at T. NJ, arriving at
Washinton ID. G. the next A. N. at 7:30
o'clock. For Pullman reservation and
further information apply at ticket office.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03

-Zuver's Pictures leave nothing
wanting in finish, tone or correct
likeness.
Don't forget us on Hosiery and
Gloves, we always have the best at
lowest prices
l.. SFEIN & SONS
Boarding House Cards, with Act
of Assembly, 25 cents for balf-a-dozen,
for sale at CITIZEN Office.
German Knitting Yarn, Spanish
and Saxony Yarns at
L. STEIN & SONS.
Ladies and Misses Cloaks in great
variety at lowest prices at
l.. STEIN & Sons.
Double Blackboards, Secretaries
Desks, Eureka Baby-Jumpers and
Swings for sale at
j.. T. STEHLE's.
Very low prices on Fine Umbrel
las at
L. STEIN & Sons.
Best styles in Dress Goods and
Cloaks at
l.. STEIN & SONS.
Everybody reads The Pittsburg
Dispatch for the reason that it con-
tains more news, both general, spaci-
al,and telegraphic; has more contrib.
utors and more special correspond
ence than any other newspaper be-
tween New York and Chicago.
Money to loan-Inquire of F.
s. Purviance, Huselton block, cor.
Main and Diamond. Butler Pa.
-Children's Trunks.
Chlldren's Bureaus.
Children's Chairs.
Children's Wooden Bedsteads.
Children's Wooden Tables.
Children's Wooder Rockers q.
J.F. II. STEHLE's
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03
The Custom Then and Now

further information apply at ticket office
The Custom Then and Now
1t was a custom in the tenth cen.
tury and afterwsrd for a newly mar
ried couple to drink matheglin, dilut
ed honey, for thirty days,o a moons
age, after the wedding. and, hence
arose the term "honey moon
The custom in the emil ightened
10Th century, is for newly married
folks to settle down and ever after
use Maryin's Celebrated Fine French
Bread, and save the drudgery O.
baking.
Always ask youI Grocer for Mar
wins Bresd and Crackers.
The Quiet Observer" column o.
the Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette
is generally conceded to be the bes,
special feature of any paper coming
to this Office. Nobody can read il
without betting q world of informa
tion, entertainment and instruction
from it.
Farm for sale.
A farm of one hundred and thirty
three acres, situated in Cherry Twp,
Butler Co., Pa. ? miles northwest oi
West Sunbury. near Gomersoll. and
known as the Walter Currie farm, il
berby offered for sale. A farm house
large frame barn and all necessary
out buildings; we'll timbered witt
white oak and chestnut, underlaid
with good vein of coal; 2 orchards o
good fruit thereon.
For prices and particulars inquire
of
W. B. CURRIE,
McCandless, p. O.,
Butler Co., Ps
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS,

Administrators and Executors of estates
can secure their receipt books ct the CIrT-
ZEN Office.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03

Call and examine our stock of
Table Linens, Napkins and Towels
before buying elsewhere.
The Peoples Store.
Best place to .buy Table Linens,
Napkins and Towels at
l.. STEIN & Sons.
New Bro adcloths, Bedford Cords,
Henri ettas and Fine Dress Goods at
l.. STEIN & SONS.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03

Hotel Waverly. best house IN
Butler.
Boys Carts and Wagons.
Toys that never out-stay their
Welcome with the Boys at
j. F. T. STEHLE's.
Pianos, Upright Pianos,
Metallophones, Organs,
Accordeons, Concertinss,
Musical Boxes, Mouth Organs of
all kinds at j. F. L. STEHLE's
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03
Marriage Licenses.

At Pittsburg, Perry G Cooper OF VaIen-
cia and Minnie S Langherst of Allegheny
Co.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1893-03-03
ASSIGNEE'S SALE.

BY virtue of a deed or assignment for the
benefit OF creditors, viii expose at public sale
on
Tuesday. the 2lSt daY of March
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-14
The WEALTH oE LEE
II Does Not Consist In OsteneatIon and
Display.

II Does Not Consist In Osteneation and
Display.
Some lives are lived so quietly. so
unoventfully, that their close causes
vibration in few hearts, and vet the.
are lives that are rich in results felt nv
those who have known their influence
They remain in the memory like the
od5r of violets. No newspaper records
their history; that is written on tbe
hearts Of those who knew them, What
has been their history 70 the outside
world birth, marriage, death. To the
inner world, TO those who have entered
the home, the life-history of sucb
beings is written in the lives of hus-
band and children, friends and neigh
bors. Poverty has not been as crush
ing, for their sympathy and help have
hghtened It; sorrow has been borne
with calmness, for the spirit of faith
and patience has entered with The
neigh Dor; JOY has been intensified. for
the friend and neighbor reioiced with
those who rejoiced.
Children grew up in the homes they
influenced, believing that wealth in
creased responsibilities, made the hold
ers stewards only not owners. that
education was each mans privilege
character each man. $ salvation, reputa
tion the capital of each mans life, and
to be most carefully guarded. That
Cmsar's wife must be above suspicion
WAS the foundation Of each daughter'-
creed and each sons cborrra
Neighbors grow more kindly, friends
more loving, kindred more true. who
have once felt the personal power OF
these quiet lives Hospitality Is the
duty of man to man, this is another
creed of these homes-not for exchange
merely, but as a debt to humanity.
Not only the known but the unknown
have felt the touch of kindly grace end
fellowship,
The rush of life may separate the
busy ones from those whom kindly
fate has left to grow old in the sweet
dignity of a home life. But even the
rush and hurry of life can never driv,
from heart or brain the memory or til
influence of the homemade rich bv the
presence of one who held that gift OF
all gifts, the gift of home-maker, o
home-keeper
Every thought of such one is a res.
direction of the better impulses, thc
higher self, that often are so hidden, il
not buried, under the business cares
the social demands, of everyday life.
Christian Union.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-14
EooENTRlCITlEs OF GENIUS.

Queer DOirgs and ideas of Some of the
worlds Creates Men and Women.
We often hear people Offering obiec-
tions to certain OF their acquaintances
because they are queer" Eccentric
|ity, however, is oftener allied to genius
than not, says the Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Among the musicians there have been
found some of the most whimsical of
men.
Haydn could not compose satisfac.
torily TO himself without first having
put on his best suit of clothes and pow
dered his hair. Nor could he get his
IDEAS in form until he had placed upon
his finger a diamond ring presented to
aim by Frederick II. Another com
poser, Sacchini by name, declared that
he never had any moments of inspira-
tion excepting when his two pet cats
we're sitting upon his shoulders. In
other lines than music we find that
Tycho de Brahe, the celebrated astron-
omer of the sixteenth century, dropped
go the ground whenever he caught sight
of a hare OF fox. Ladislaus, king Of
Poland, took to flight as soon as he saw
an apple. Henry III, king of Eng
land, could not bear to be in a room
where there was cat, even though he
might not see it. Erasmus, of Rotter-
dam, one of the most enlightened men
of the period, was thrown into a fever
at the sight of fish. Bacon, the great
English chancellor, tainted while gaz-
ing at an eclipse of the moon. John
H., grand duke of Moscow, fell into
swoon at the sight Of a woman-surely
the strangest popularity ever noticed
in man.
Chevalier de Guise was similarly
affected by the sight of rose, even
without smelling its fragrance. Maria
de Medici, the wife of Louis XII, fond
as she was Of flowers, generally speak
ing, could not disguise her repuguance
to roses, even painted ones