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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-26
MUDDYCREEK MUSINGS.

1t kind of makes a fellow feel tired to
see almost every township and village in
the county represented IN your news items
by some contributor except Muddy Creek.
Why is it ! can hardly tell; there is no
lack of ability-we have men learned In
the law, Doctors, Ministers and those that
dispense even handened justice, any, or
all, might assist, but here they sit. Gen
tlemen have you no friendly criticisms or
something to offer whereby your fellow
man may be benefited. We know that
we are pretty well on the road to perlec
ton in our twp. but there are some things
lacking, and some things done and doing
that should not be tolerated.
For instance in our immediate locality
known as Egypt We have man the two
first letters of his name are Calvin Nc
Clymonds who will get up at unreasonable
hours in the morning and whOop aud
hurrah at his Jerseys against the peace and
dignity Of the neighborhood, besides this
he has at times kept up a csnnonading
late in the evening. This is inexcusabie
also there has been no Prohibition victories
or anything of that sort.
These things when all summed up
amount to considerable, and the tendency
is that it will lead to cuss words from his
near neighbors such as Robert Oliver and
Sam Jones two Very peaceable men. 1t
should be stopped. | think gentlemen it
would be better To get out an Injunction
restraining him from converting part of
the night into day for his own benefit
when it can be clearly shown that it is
against the morals OF this locality. If the
court wont grant US a remedy we will see
that he is presented to the grand jury Gud
allow them to wrestle with him. We
have boldness TO say this must be stopped
as reforms seem to be in order. Let the
gentleman take notice. ID.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-26
PETERSVILLE POINTS,

Saturday Sept. u was banner day for
the Sabbath schools on Prospect char ge
circuit. For some time the members OF
these schools have been planning for a
picnic and Saturday was the day set for it.,
and was TO be held in John Roses woods
near Petersville. At an early hour the
Prospect delegation numbering 40 reached
the erove followed by the schools of Rem
friew numbering ll5, and last came the
gaily decorated wagons with the scholars
from Phillips City numbering ZIG.
A large number of the members and
friends of the Petersvlle school was pres
ent, with a number OF the White Oak
Springs school to welcome the visitors. A
table was soon spread by the commi mittee
with all The good things that could come
from the Butler county kitchens, and after
all had enjoyed the bountiful dinner, they
gathered about the organ and made the
woods ring with the songs ofpraise. A After
this Rev. Grimes of the U. P. church and
Mr.. Quigley, of Phillips City addressed the
schools. The young people then engaged
them selves in running foot races, playlng
ball and in social talk, and when the time
came to 90 home, all agreed that they
would not soon forget the Sabbath school
picnic held near Petersville.
Rey. Cutter attends conference this week
and mis- pulpit will be filled by Rev. Grimes
next Sabbath at B o clock.
The sick OF our town are all better:
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-26
A Country of Homes.

"The greatest thing for country, says
a philosopher, sis for all of its citizens to
have a home;" and in this respect our own
county is to be regarded as the greatest
in the world. Our people have what may be
called the fireside instinct in a larger de-
gree than those of any other nation. They
are p-e-eminently home-make-sr and the
proportion of them who owa homes Is IN
excess of that known elsewhere. The his
tory of the country from the hrst Is the
story of a constant struggle for the own
ership of land and multiplication OF family
hear h h-stones. This purpose has been the
controlling one in the work of subdulnE the
wilderness and extending the sway of civil
ization between the Atlantic. and the Pa
cifc. The log cabins of the earliest set
tiers represented the inspiration which was
to insure the development of our unpre-
eedented resources and the winning OF
surpassing order of prosperity Where
ever American courage, industry and fortl
,ude have been manifested, there have
homes been established. and the domestic
virtues nourished and encouraged. 1t is
true, that patriotism of the best sort IS al
wavs found where such conditions exist
Those who are part proprietors of coun-
try are sure to love it, and to hasten to It's
defense in time of peril, as has been SO
grandly illustrated in our OWE ase.
There is no other one thing to which we
are indebted for our national welfare and
progress more than the homestead laws.
That great measure of practical benehcence
gave more homes to homeless people than
all the rest of the influences at work IN
that direction during all the preceding
history of the country. II provided an
opportunity for which tens OF thousands
were longing; it helped the poor and hard
working by enabling them to help them
selves. We are too apt to forget that IN
the absence of this incentive and assist
ance. the settlement of the new west
would have been indefinitely postponed
II was tie homestead law above every
thing else that caused immigration to go
beyond the Mississippi and the missouri,
and to fill the waste places with produc-
tiyeness and all the means of comfort and
enjoyment. The Government was an I'M
mense gamer by the policy which thus in
creased the sources of its prosperity ana
strengthened the devotion OF the people 10
its principles and institutions. A vast ad-
dition was made to the homes of the coun-
try in a comparatively short time, ana
with the homes came churches, schools,
newspapers, railroads, and all the other
advantages that have contributed so much
to our aggregate happiness and greatness
The historians of the future will not fail
to dwell upon the Importance ofthis move
ment, and to praise the wisdom which
made it possible.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-26
The New National Park.

Since Thursday of last week the Govern
ment of the United States has been in full
possession of the Chickamauga and Chat
tanooga field. The nation has another
public park, which, while it may not be
as grand from scenic point of view as
that of the Yellowstone, yet it will be far
dearer to the hearts of the people. Tho
park dedicated to the nation that day was
drenched with blood in 1868, The unique
feature of the dedication was the fact that
men who struggled and fought against
each other at Chlckamauga thirty-two
years ago, met again as brothers and seal
ed a compact by which the last vestige
venom caused by the civil war was blot
tee ont.
Within the limits of this grand historic
place of pleasure for the nation to-day
were upwards of rs, 900 people. Of Presi-
dent Cleveland's cabinet there were pres
ent, Attorney General Harman, Secretary
of the Navy Herbert, Secretary OF the In
terror Smith and Postmaster General Will
son. There were bakers dozen of Gov
Fet sR5 TOOK se4 BART ii the conflict between the
North and South.
The ceremonies took place at Snodgrass
hill, whose top and side for mile or more
were so thickly covered with dead thirty
two years ago that, as the Survivors say,
one could walk all over it from crest to
base stepping from one PROSTATE body to
another.
Hours before the exercises began the
battlefield was alive with people who had
come to attend the dedication. The first
event of the day was display of arms by
Battery F. Fourth U. S. artillery. Then
there was battalion regimental drill
showing the new tactics and field move
ments under command of Col. POLAND.
These exercises at arms were Of great in
terest to the veterans, to the "Rebs"
and "Yanks, though the old fellows ex-
pressed the belief that such tactics would
have fallen as timothy before a mower if
placed against those adopted during the
battle of Chickamauga.
Vice President A. E. Stevenson presid-
ed over the dedicatory exercises. He was
introduced by Gen, John S. Fullerton,
chairman of the Chickamauga and Chatta-
nooga National park. Speeches were also
made by Gems. Palmer, Gordon and Long
street; and that night in the big tent by
Gems. Howard, Wheeler and Warren.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-26
The Stewards.

Held reunion at the house of Mrs. Per
melia Davidson in Centre twp, on Sept. 10
in honor of her mother, fsmilarly known
as "Aunt Jane Motheral." The last sdr-
vivirg member of family of seven broth
ers and six sisters-childreu of Samuel
Stewart who settled in or near POrtersville
and who died about seventy years ago.
Aunt Jane having passed her 18TH mile
stone lately, the friends when they heard
of the day appointed, Joined by common
consent in doing her honor, considering
with the uncertainty of lite that an op-
portunity might never occur to DO so again.
Hence there was a general outpourng
of the Stewards from Allegheny, Lawrence
and Butler counties. 1t would be very
hard to find more kind or hospitable
home for such an occasion than that of
Mrs. Davidson. Every body was welcome
and the freedom of the whole house and
its contents were in manner thrown open
for the comfort and entertainment of the
friends and relations.
After partakirg sumptiously OF the good
things provided, Samuel l.. Houston of
Rose Point, Lawrence Co. was called to
the chair and your scribe made See'y.
A. G. Stewart was callea, on for speech
and responded saying some very good
things, af-er which Rev. McClelland of
Prospect made a very fine address, com
mendlrg these social gatherings as helpful
and necessary to the well being of society.
We thought his remarks very appropriate.
T. Il Stewart was called on but did not re-
spond; Alvin NJ. Stewart Of New Castle
made short speech as did also S. Walker
Stewart of Butler, Mrs. Arvilla Harrop of
Braddock ana Mrs. Anna Houston OF Rose
Point.
Letters of regret were sent by Judge
Frew Stewart of Washington d. c., and
James K. English OF North KenOva o.
The feeling was evidently general to honor
Auat Jane and the expressions were not
only hearty hand shake and God bless
you, but also some substantial presents,
b nd it seemed proper and right, as it not
only cheered and made glad the heart of
this dear old aunty, but those that gave
their presence ana cheer added to their
own enjoyment by having done their duty
in honoring her. Thus il is by doing our
duties cheerfulJy and heartily as we have
opportunity, our path through life is made
more plain and pleasant, and right here
let me emphasize.
Don't forget the old folks
Love them more and more
Az they turn their longing eyes
Toward the Golden Shore"
This communication might be made
much longer by reciting who some OF the
prominent men and women were who
made up these families Of Stewards, some
Being present, but their history is written
and being written, and let Us seek to make
1t still better by living as we have light
and knowledge. Rev. McClelland closed
with an appropriate prayer.
W. B. d.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-26
OBSERVER.

So vigorously has the British consular
agent pressed investigation into the Chi
nese massacre of English missionaries in
the Kucheng country that it is reported
the Chinese authorities are incensed and
will demand his recall. Well, it is not at
all likely that Salisbury, with his strong
national, or, we might better say, iingo
feelings, will be in any hurry to belittle or
discredit faithful official who has acted
promptly, vigorously and insistently.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-26
FAIRVIEW FEATURES.

Miss Bertha Hawke, of SistersviIle, W.
Va, is the guest Of relatives here.
Miss Anna Rumbaugh. who recently re-
turned home from Butler, is on the sick
list.
Mrs. l. g. Madison arrived home last
Friday after weeks visit in Clinton, Ohio.
Mr.. John Bice and family left on Mon
day to attend the funeral OF Miss Anna
Snyder, of Armstrong county.
Miss Mamie MeGarvey, of Slippery
Rock Normal, spent Sunday at her home
in this place.
Miss Myra storey spent Sunday with
her aunt Mrs. Shira, of Washington, twp
The ladies OF the NJ. E. congree alton
will give festival on the evening of Oct
.; the proceeds arc to be used in repairing
the church building.
OBSERVER.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-26

EVEN Fitzhugh Lee has at last come
maintain free coinage alone and thst only
international agreement can establish and
maintain it. Governor Campbell, of Ohio,
also announces the same view 1t is funny,
who is abont to make a serious fight for
election is now Fastening to announce the
same view
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-26
DEATHS.

WEITZEL-At his home in Franklin twp.
September Is, 1895, Milton, son OF New
ton Weitzel; aged 2 years and months.
GRAHAM-At his home in Cranberry
twp, September II, 1895, Matthew
Graham, aged 73 years.
HOGE-At his home in Brady twp, SEPT.
20, 1895, Archie .Hoge, aged about n
years.
LYON-At his home in Middlesex, Sept.
%, 1895, Laurentis Lyon, aged 40 years.
LINK-At his home in Worth twp Sept.
10, 1895, John Link, aged about SO yrs
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-26
FARMINGroN FACTS.

Rev TORY has returned from the Erie
Conference and will remain with us for
another year. Glad to see You back, Rev.
The contract for the erection of the new
Seceder church has been let to W. J.
Spence formerly an architect both OF Pitts
burg and Chicago.
In gardening D. J. Sloan is declared a
marked success. Although six miles dis
tant from a railway, he has made two
valuable shipments of produce to the city.
Mrs. David Sloan and her daughter,
Mrs. Henry Rebold, are visiting their
friends in Pittsburg.
Russll McGinnis and W ife having spent
two weeks in Oil City, are again home.
Mrs. Homer Sloan of Sistersville is visit
ing friends at this place.
DR.. L. J. Greer has removed his office to
the Drug building.
". A. Falls, the photographer, has
gone to Mechanicsville.
Alva Sloan has a live companion, G
catarrh on his wrist.
An coil rig" has been completed on the
Wilson Hunter farm just north of town.
Parties from Pittsbu-g and Philadelphia
are interested in the lease.
Joseph Klingler, deceased was mem
Der of the Order of Maccabees belonging
TO Eau Clair Tent No. %. He carried an
insurance of one Thousand dollars. That
the order is all it claims is evident from
the fact that in less than thirty days from
filling the necessary papers, his widow re-
ceived the full amount of his policy.
NORTH WASHINGTON NOTES.
Dry times.
Corn is all cut
Miss Orie Harper, who is attending
GrOYe City College, was at home over Sun
day.
The well on the Frank Ray farm is do
ing about fifteen barrels, more wells are
being drilled.
Mr.. j. A. Mechling was at home from
Slippery Rock State normal over Sunday.
He reports large school.
Rev. McQuiston of Topeka, Kansas, who
is visiting friends here, preached IN the Nj.
E. church last Sabbath at half past ten
O'Clock.
Ed. Harper LETT on the 23rd for Dew
Theological Seminary.
W. W. Wray, Ed Sloane and Elgie Was
son started, Monday last, for Baltimore
Nd, Medical College.
ESQ.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-26

HEsrAFYEH election officers will get a
hxed som for conducting an election, and
I. will be just sc much-no more. no less.
The last Legislature enacted law which
SAYS that '.Ihe pay Of the judges and in
spec iors at all elections hereafter held
shall be three dollars and fifty cents each
ct each election so held without regard to
time, and the pay of the several clerks to
each election board shall be three dollars
each, without regard to time" Hereafter,
according to this law, the election boards
which are compelled to work far into the
election night, and mayhsp into the next
morning, will get pay for the day and no
As.:.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-26

CHAUNcy DEPEw is home from Eu-
rope. Let the Earth rejoice. The daugh-
ters OF Zion lift up their voices in songs
Of Joy, and all America is glad. Chaun =
cy is living beam of sunlight. In his
heart there is no gloom. He looks al
ways towards the dawn. His voice is
The voice of the lark, and his words are
full of good cheer and comfort for those
who are weary. Chauncy is daisy.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-26

ONE Of the Midway attractions of the
Atlanta Exposition will be an Internal
ional beauty show, in which represen-
tatiye types Of female beauty from vari-
Gus countries of the world will be on
view. The Turkish beauty, Haidee Val
lauri, is a. typical specimen of the en-
chanting houris Of Islam. This lustrious
Haide> boasts that not only can she
drink I25 cups OF black coffee day
without exciting her nerves, but that
she can also smoke Iooscigarettes within
~ hours. The dudes aud Johnnies may
&c expected 70 larostrate themselves be-
fore the intfahie Haidee,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-26


prices asked elsewhere will this
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-26
HERE'S THE BARGAINS:

25c all-wool black and colored Serges, SO
inches wide, real value, $50.
39c all-wool colored Serges, 3S inches
wide, real value, so.
soc all-wool black and colored Serges, so
inches wide, real value, 75c.
soc all-wool black Mohair Novelty, 40
inches wide, real value, rs.
S5c all-wool black Mohair Novelty, 46
inches wide, real value, $I.oo.
soc all-wool black and navy Storm Serges
46 inches wide, real value, 75c.
75c all-wool black and navy Boucle Cloth
latest novelty, real value, SI.oo.
S3.9S latest style, Ladies' Jacket, Beaver
Cloth, real value, $500.
$3.50 latest style genuine Rothschild
Jacket, real value, $3.50.
SI.oo infants Elder Down Cloaks, real
value, $I.5o.
$I.25 infants Angora Trimmed Elder
Down Cloaks, real value, $2.oo.
100 ladies' dark calico wrappers, lined,
real value, $I.25.
$I25 ladies dark Flannelette wrappers,
lined, real value, ST.. so.
soc ladies' all-wool skirt patterns, real
value, 75c.
This is but few of the many good valu
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-26
Mrs, Jennie E. Zimmerman

Successor to Ritter & Ralston
Bring your friend along
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-26

old
steadily
in and gladly share the profits with
the Rohschid Wraps
Don't forget tina we sole for
i'll city o.
Don't forget that we havoc a inc
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-26

75c ladies' all-wool skirt patterns, extra
size, real value, $I.oo.
22c per yard all-wool Country Flannel,
sold everywhere at 25c per yard.
soc per pair heavy cotton blankets, real
value, 75c.
$500 per pair heavy all-wool country
blankets, all colors, worth $4,oo.
I5c per pair Misses and Children's black
wool hose, real value, 25c.
I5c per pair ladies' black wool hose, real
value, 25c.
22c per pair ladies' feeced cotton ribbed
vests, real value, 25c.
6oc ladies natural all-wool vests-pants,
real value, $I.oo.
25c mems heavy underwear grey mixed,
real value, 4oc.
soc mems heavy natural wool underwear,
real value, 75c.
SC per yard good dark calico, real value
64c.
sc heavy sheeting-with advance price,
real value, &c.
$2.25 Chenille Portiers, real value
$3.50.
soc, 26-inch fast colored Sateen umbrellas
real value, 75c.
IS we have at old prices. The dry goods
tely bought our stock before the advance
you.
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-03-08

pifos and republics long ago over
thrown by forces similar 10 those now
nj work al the foundations Of the gov
crnmetts on both sides Of the Atlantic
deserves consideration and encourage
aiout. The general principle underly-
ing the plan outlined will be recog.
nizsi a. rlght-ihe POOR should be
helped TO help themselves. A great
many, for lack Of enterprise or sprreci.
alton Of the possibilities surrounding
them, OF for want Of Influential friends
In ibis age Of norollsm, or for other
causes, End Themselves unable
to pave for themselves road
TO buoioo8 independence. They
depend on their more fortunately
situated fll9w-men for work and
bread. This falling, poverty, misery,
crime, suicide Or the jail arc but too
ttcn the successive chapters of q career
that might have hal a happier lofmi.
nation. Surely, II plan Is feasible
whereby soli.help can DO provided iof
those depending on thBlr fellow.men
II should be given fair trial, even u
small portion VI tho accumulated
wealth Of tho other class were to be-
applied fjr that purpooe,as It now is for
the maintenance Of p1orhousos, iails
and peuitentiarlep.
"General" Booths plan has several
Objectionable features. one Of them
Is the proposition to Accommodate
the uuiorlunates OF Europe on land
owned by tue government OF our
country. But the defects are i'm.
material and could easily DO remcdleI,
" tbs scheme itself wero deemed
worthy Of confederation. IL seems to
~, however to 10 one with which
state Legislatures ehould deal, becauso
ihoy could do 10 more effectively than
private philhn.hropic organizations.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-03-08
Tng LCLiPsE

Durlng the twelve months com
menolng March there will be seven
cclipsot--a rather unusual occurrence
within a year. OF these four are
cclipsos Of tho tun and two u tue
moon. Two occur in March, two In
September aud two next February; the
extra one IL In Auguit. The obtCut-
ati1us o. the tun will bu on March %,
Augult ~ ard September rs, l50j,aud
February 10. 1896; NJ tue moon Match
10 and Be. inter 3, 1895, and FoUru-
afy IS, 1890. The partial solar eclipse
on tue Gosh " this month will not be
visible in The United sistss.
The eciyses Of the moon are Of
minor Importance 20 astronomers,
beoau6o they AFRO easily observed with.
out instrumental did, but they are al.
ways iulcrosting 10 tho non.tcienlilo.
rhh will DO especially tue case here
on Sunday evening, because Il will
occur al time most convenient for
observation. During this eclipse the
moon viii not entirely disappear from
view, but will shine with dull red
dish hue completely unlike IT, usual
aspect. OSing to differing conditions,
some eclipses arc darker than others;lu
that Of 1855 tho moon was absolutely
Invisible 10 the naked oye. The be-
ginning Of the eclipse next Sunday T.
announced by astronomers a. 0.ji Pm.
Mountain standard time. Tue total
phase will begin at 1869 pm, anu will
Last one hour and thif,y-nvo MINUTES,
while tho moon will not leave tho
eaElh's shadow until 1925 pm. with
a cloudlesa sky the orb VI night will be
an object Of special interest.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-03-08
THEY cor FRESH AIR.

Most people are 20 afraid Of
"daughu" u cold air that they de-
privu Themselves and families Of the
necessary amount Of fresh air, espec.
tally 10 winter, and thereby undergo
process Of lung starvation which Ab.
brcviaiea the sphn Of life. This pro.
ccdurc, while ostenslbly To guard
against "lahlug oold,n Il roally con.
ducive thereto. For the benefit Of
those who are 10 careful to house
themselves up, preierring TO re.brcatho
many times tho same air fsther than
risk the cOolnos, OF a bracing atmgl-
phcIe, there Ia cltiI an interesting test
made \ short time since at a
hospital IN Boston, and reported 10
tho JouHdiOf Household Economics
All tue aickly babies tnst were suffer.
ing from chronic indigestion and lack
Of nutrition, and would not improve In
spite Of good FOOD, perfectly ventilated
roomo ana oaufil bathing, were
Wrapped as Tor tho street, put la tuoir
ambuIntlrs and taken - the top ward
Of the hospital, where all the Wlndows
were wide open. They were kept In
this room from two TO four hours daily,
and soon showed a marked improve
monL Their checks became rosy, they
gained Ia weight and appetite, aud
would often fall asleep anu remain so
during tho sut.re time they were 10
tbs air Very delicate children had
bags { hot wslor placed ut their feet.
IL 10 recorded In the aocounG OF this
experiment that not one child took
cold "a result VI II, The little ones
had inhaled the unsurpassed tonic Of
pure air, anu gained theTefrom the
vigor which could not DO injected by
food anu medicine, on by hyglenlc Ap-
plieAIions outside Of natures great
ytAhEof.