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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-05
HARRISVILLE HITS.

Mrs. Young and her sister, Nellie Cum
mings, were home for Thanksgiving and
returned to Mrs. Young's home in Pitts
burg on Monday.
Mrs. James Struthers is home from Oak
dale where she visited her daughter Lulu.
Ed Barnes and Join Elirick visited
Johns oil well at Clintonville to-day.
Mr.. Wash Barnes killed hog recently
that weighed 900 pounds. 1t is the largest
hog ever dressed around this town and was
a curiosity.
Mr.. Beatty's family have moved to their
wiuter residence. Mr.. Beatty's sons fam
lily, OF Oh City, have been their guests for
a few days.
Judge Kerr was able to walk as far as
his daughters (Mrs. Cubbison) residence
on Sabbath.
The man who started the new livery
here couple of weeks ago found that one
good livery in this town was quite enough,
so he took his departure Tor Cooperstown
on Wednesday morning.
The basket social on Thursday eyeniug
was complete success. The music given
by part of the Presbyterian choir and also
NJ E. was good and enjoyed by all. The
Methodist psople thank the Presbyterian
people verj much for their help and We
know that when help is needed by them
that they will lend their ready assistance.
The proceeds We're $1,000 Mr.. Lewis
auctioned the basket and be makes grand
auctioneer.
Miss Anna Brown, of Butler, was home
for Thanksgiving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Humphrey attended Mr.
and Mrs. Randalps wedding at North
Washington ca Wednesday.
The Central Hotel is doing a rushing
business now.
If any person would wish to purchase a
patent way Of fastening doors, call on
Bingham, AcGIll aud Eaton The worst
thiag with these locks Is, the persons " ho
purcha them might do a. teis firm did,
lock themselves out and have TO climb in
at the window.
Miss Emery, of Grove City, is the guest
of her aunt, Mrs. Brown.
Mrs. McCracken, of Volant, is the guest
OF her son, Mr. McCracken, Of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs Kithlinger were called
away quite suddenly this morning TO Mead
vile to Mr.. KithliDger's mothers dying
bed.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-05
DEATHS.

MoCAFFERTY-At his home in Buffalo
twp, Nov. -, 1895, James, sou OF An
drew McCafierty, aged 23 years.
James was one Of Andrew McCaferty :
tnpletS. His death was caused by Jy-
phoid.
WEBER-At his home in Forward twp,
Nov. IS, 1895, Samuel Weber, aged 10
years.
LECKY-At Shousetown. Pa, Nov. IS,
1895 Francis ". Lecky, aged A years.
WILSON-At her home in Jackson twp,
Nov. 2s 1895, Mrs. Ellen Wilson, in her
s9th year.
FRAZIER-At his home in Allegheny,
Dec , 1895, John Frazier formerly of
Portersville, il his G9Jh year.
HUTZLER-At her home in Winfield twp,
Dec 3, %, Mrs. John Hutzler. in her SD
year
GARDNER-At the home OF his son in
law, K. ;. Montgomery, in Cherry town
ship, November -, 1895, John Gardner,
aged ~ years.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-05
FLICK CHICKERING'S.

Harry Martin and several other young
men from Pittsburg spent Thanksgiving al
Robert Kyle's.
Ed. Westermsn, Jr., spent Thanksgiv'
ing in the glades hunting
Mrs. Emma Hershner, of Gallon, Ohio,
is spending a week or two among hel
friends in this vicinity.
George Fair and Harry Martin are talk
ing OF going into the phosphate business
the coming season.
John Simpson has learned to be a tool
dresser and now is ready to go on his own
hook.
Cliff Criner is pumping for the Forest
Oil Co. in the Gould field.
Wm Galaher and his brother Bert, took
a flying trip to Saxonourg last Thursday
evening.
No 2 and rigs on Capt. Hays farm have
been rebuilt.
Quite number of Pittsburg folks spent
Thanksgiving at Robert Montgomery's.
W. J. Gillespie killed two OF the largest
hogs that have been butchered in this
neighborhood so far ss known.
Ed. KnOugh is supplying the well on
the Dave LeFevere farm with coal.
John Parks is on the sick list with a
peculiar form of throat trouble.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-05

Re-assortment of Fine Dress
Goods, Suitings and Novelties, at
soc, 75c, $r.oo to 43 90 a yard
Choice, rich, handsome stuffs at
prices, for the kind, that must
command the attention OF every
shrewd, up .to-date woman in the
country, who wants nice gowns,
and there's mighty few women
who don't belong in this category,
i'll this generation
Evening and Wedding Silks,
Rich Dresden and Printed Warp
Silks in Cashmere or Persian Col
orings. Black Brocade Damas
and Rich Black Satin Duchesse
and Peau de Soies in such eXten-
sive variety and at such prices as
will prove where it's to your in
terest to buy Silks.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-05
NORTH WASHINGTON.

Prof. Loyal Hall, of the Springdale
schools. was visiting his mother last Sat
urday. Mrs. Hall is not improving.
Mrs. Jane Moore, who has been quite
i'll for few weeks, is improving slowly
Miss Eta, who is home from Oskdale, will
return TO that place in few days.
Will Young, while playing foot ball
Frida evening, was partially overcome by
slight heart failure He has returned t.
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Prof. Snyder, wife and son. of ALE
gheny, took Thanksgiving dinner with
their mother, Mrs. Miffiin.
The "0ld Bachelors Club" consisting
of Profs. Fruit and Evans, Rev. Alter and
and Principal Burton Shryock, of the Hill
lard schools, were entertained By Mr..
Elmer Stewart and mother on Friday
evening. Supper was served and the
evening spent in playing crokinole. A
good, social time as usual was had. Eva
Shane and Mrs. Evans were also present.
Miss Lizzie Grant and mother have re-
turned from seven weeks visit 30 Lima,
Ohio.
Miss Florence Pisor, of this place, and
Mr.. VIM. Reynolds, of Pittsburg, were
married at the residence of the brides
brother, DIR. Pisor, on November 26. Rev.
Alter performed the ceremony. The
happy couple departed amid showers OF
rice, with the best wishes of theif many
friends, for their future home, Pittsburg.
The Aeadem has been fortunate in en-
gaging Rev. j. A Brandon to deliver his
popular lecture, "Shams and Deluslons of
Modern Civilization" Wednesday, Dec. IL.
1t Aas been number of years since our
town has been treated to a good lecture,
and we congratulate the school on secur-
ing this lecturer.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-05
MII1ERSTOWN MUSINGS.

Mrs. Melvin Crawford has been danger
ously i'll with typhoid fever. Not much
hope of her recovery was entertained until
appeared. Her attending physician has
some hopes.
Mansey Gillespie. who was out hunting
on Tuesday returned home with load of
shot scattered through his body, the gun
being discharged secidently. Mansey is
not dangerously hurt, but will realize the
use of cane for some time.
Lorenzo G. Nail, Ph. G., arrived in town
on Monday and assumed management of
?. A. Bell d Co.'s pharmacy. Mr.. Nail
comes highly recommended and is a pleas
ant, aitable young man who will no doubt
make many friends with our people.
Miss Hattie Smith departed Saturday
for few weeks visit in Pittsburg.
The hunters, seemingly, are making
good nse Of the snow.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-05
MEETING OF CONGRESS.

At the caucns of Republican members
of the house last Saturday night, it was
agreed that Thomas Reed of Maine
should be speaker, Alexander hcDowelI
of Sharon, Pa. Clerk, Benjamin +. Rus
sell. of Missouri, Sergeant at Arms,
William ]. Glenn, of New York. Door
keeper J. c. McElroy, of Ohio Post
master, and Rev. Henry NJ. Couden, OF
Michigan, Chaplain of the House OF
Representatives of the saith Congress OF
the United States.
Reed nomination was unanimous, and
in response to it he made as peech saying
that our FIRST duty was to restore conn
dence to business, and avoid all useless
legislation.
AT the Democratic caucus that night
Ex-Speaker Crisp was nominated.
On Monday the galleries were crowd
ed, though nobody excepting those hold
ing tickets were admitted; the clerk call
ed the House to order at noon, the cam
didates for speaker were nominated and
the vote taken which stood as follows;
Reed, 234; Crisp, e5; Bell, Populist, o,
and Culbertson, Democrat, 1 vote, cast
by his Texan colleague, Grain. A Penn
sy1vanian, Harmer, of Philadelphia, now
the "Father of the House." had the
honor of administering the oath.
Reed was escorted to his seat by ex-
Speaker Crisp; and then came the lot
tery or drawing for seats, and in this the
members from Western Pennsylvania
were not very lucky.
Mr.. Dalzell got seat in the second
right tier of Republicans, pretty well
back. w. A. Stone is over on the old
Democratic side. c. w. Stone, of War
rem; Hicks, of Blair, and Congressman
at-Large Huff, are in the Cherokee
strip" Mahon, of Franklin, got seat
in the old Pennsylvania row" of the
last House. Phillips, of this district IN
the Republican center, but Tar oack.
Heiner, of Armstrong, is on the extreme
left, but welDup front, while Griswoid,
of Erie, is in the same section, but to-
ward the rear. Arnold, of Clearfield, IS
on the extreme right, and Acheson, OF
Washington, is on the extreme left, oc-
cupying about the same place as did his
successful opponent in 1892, w. A. Sipe,
two years ago. Mr.. Grow, who with MIR.
Crisp was accorded the usual courtesy
shown to ex-Speakers, that of selecting
their seats has desirable place IN the
main Republican section.
THE SENATE.
There was an unusually large attend
ance of Senators when the Fifty-fourth
Congress- convened, the only recorded
absentees being Mr.. Hill, of New York;
Mr.. Lindsay, of Kentucky; Mr.. Wolcott'
of Colorado, and the two Senators from
Louisiana. The only interesting feature
of the proceedings was the swearing IN
of the new Senators. Being unothciaily
advised that the Presidents message
would not be delivered until noon next
day the Senate Immediately thereafter
adjourned until that time.
On Tuesday the Presidents Annual
message, which ia unsatisfactory both in
its treatment of onr relations with other
only two subjects touched upon was read
in both houses; and in the Senate several
resolutions regarding Cuba, ranging fr ON
strict neutrality to annexation, were in
troduced.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-05
FARMINGTON FACTS.
PRESLEY McCamey expects to leave for
the West this week.

PRESLEY McCamey expects to leave for
the West this week.
Nina Tebsy is visiting her brother,
0rville Tebay, of Lee chburg, Pa.
Superintendent Mccullough is visiting
our township schools this week.
Sam Montgomery, who has been in the
Indiana oil field for some time, is at home.
A live social was held in Sc-ubgrass
church, nea- Crawford's Corners, Thanks
giving evening The proceeds netted
80 dollars.
The people of Six Points community
certainly deserve praise for the repairs and
remodeling of the Lutheran church OF that
place.
Our grocers are paying 10 cents for
eggs, 16 for butter, 40 for buckwheat, go
ior rye and 25 and 30 for and oats respect
lively.
Will Sloan is agent for sleighs Give
him a call.
On Saturday evening last a sad acciden
occurred about one mile east OF this place
on the farm of VIM. Mckee. Mr.. Mckee,
expecting TO pump a head well abont 600
feet distant, had high pressure of steam
on the boiler when u exploded, blowing
him almost to atone.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-05
PORTERSVILLE PARA GRAPHS

Dan Kennedy and family, Of Butler were
the guests Of his mother on Friday.
Mrs II. Oliver, Mrs. Kennedy and David
Kennedy of this place spent Thanksgiving
with Charley Kennedy of Butler.
J. r. Humphrey and E. L Heberling
have the coctraet OF putting the heater in
the Presby teIian church.
The Presbyterian church took fire on
Thanksgiving and had is not been noticed
at once would have burned to the ground.
Hal. Hebe-ling and Frank Kinser were
at Jacksville on last Friday.
Every one that took in the supper at
the home of l.. l.. Beigley report of hav
ing nice time and delicious supper.
Prof. Graham spent THANKSGIVING with
his parents in West Snpbury.
r. NJ. Ramsey was in New Castle on
last Wednesday.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-05
SPECIAL TO NEW SUBSCRIBERS
GOMERSOL JOTS.

o. P. Wolford made business trip TO
Ellwood City few days ago.
James Smith is on the sick list.
The p d. G. Club have opened their
literaries at Pipestem agaIn. All are cor
daily Invited to attend.
H. NJ. Stevenson called on friends near
Kiester last Friday.
II. 2. Parker was in town on Monday
evening.
G. S. Kerr is at home at present.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-05
b. 4. Is.
Extending Their
Christmas Money

Is most everybody's thought now.
Little money will buy more
here than in most stores-more
than in most cities-because the
price of each Individual article is
less-based on a smaller profit.
Ifyou want to find out what we
sell and how we sell it, and can't
come, write for catalogue-it tells
details, and it's free.
In the meantime if you want to
see some of the best Dress Goods
values ever sold in a
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-05

BY all means use at once, soon
as soreness is felt in the throat,
something that will act direct
" on the throat, counteract
disease and effect cure, for
common sore throat, sore
throat with scarlet fever, and
every throat affection. The
most successful and thorough
ly tested remedy, is ARM
STRONG'S DIPHTHERIA AND
QUINSY DROPS. Praised and
recommended by all that
know them, because they
positively will cure sore throat.
A special and a success-SoLD
BY DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
A NICE BLOTTER
is wrapped aronnd every bot
tie of MORRISON AND BROS
COUGH SYRUP. The best
cough Syrup you ever used,
small doses, grand results, ask
your Druggist.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-05
Report of Oakland School, No. 2, Butler
Township.

The following pupils have been present
every day the past month: Mary Becker,
Mabel Kapp, MeLa Herold, Rose Cola,
Annie Tinblin, Hazel Kspp, Mary Sickle,
Clara Herold, Walter Kapp, Dan Weisen-
stein, Emil Becker, Warren Weisenstein,
John Herold. Ernest Flick. Frank Weisen-
stein, Harry Herold and Norman Schenck.
The following persons have not been abb
sent one day since the term began Clara
Hercld, Rose Cola, Annie Tmblin, Carrie
Heroid, Emil Becker, John Herold and
Harry Heroid. Average per cent, 94.
We as teacher and pupils are proud of the
above report and we cordially invite pa
rents and friends to call and see us and
thus encourage teacher and pupils.
EDITH l.. WILRs, Teacher.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-05
"ONCE UPON A TIME"

The Saturday Evening Post would not
| have thought OF giving splendid picture
| in connection with three months trial
subscr .ptiOn, but we are so much pleased
with the beautiful l7x24 inch olegreph in
| ~ colors-"ODce upon a time"-and we
| are so sure that new subscribers who take
| the pos. for three months will continue
| with us, that We have concluded to offer
| the above picture AID The Saturday
Evening Post for that lime tor only 90
cents-nut One-half tho value OF the picture
| itself
Once upon time" is 17x24 inches lii
size, finely execdted in colors, and shows a
lovely boy and girl in antique dress, at a
window in an old fashioned room, telling
fairy tales 1t is a beautiful work OF art,
and will be an ornament to any parlOr or
sitting-room.
The Saturday Evening Post, of Phila-
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pader in America, il not in the world
Originally established by Benjamin Frank
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IL has always kept in sight the Best III
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Terms, So 90 year in advance.
SPECIAL TO NEW SUBSCRIBERS
We want $4,000 new subscribers the
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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-05
coNNoorENEssING TWP.

A singing class is being organized at
White Oaks Springs Church. 1t meets
every wednesday night.
Fred Barnhart's house is nearing COM
pletiou.
The candidates Tor county superintend-
ent are numerous, and all are good men.
John Duffcrd, of New Castle, visited
friends here last week.
NJ. wickline has moved to the fern of
John Dufford.
There is some talk of dividing our town
ship, making the creek the dividing line.
Such division would be satisfactory to
all, we think.
The annual Thanksgiving sermon OF the
Jr o c. A. N was preached by Rev.
Harnish, of Butler, tor Buttercup Council
on last Sabbath.
Lev Henry wears smile these days, all
on account OF a young son.
George Heaven, who has been sick, is
convalescing.
new boarding house has been started,
on the Thorn farm, near the Buttercpp oil
field.
The School Directors are visiting the
several schools of our township and report
all in good condition aud doing good work.
Now if the directors would pay better
wages, still better work might be done.
The festival given by the young people
OF White Oak Springs was success IN
every sense of the word. 1t netted $40
clear, toward The building fund.
Henry Brunermer has lost the sight Of
his remaining eye, he having lost the
sight of one two years ago, and is now
blind.
Mrs. Jane Brunerms ar is quite poorly at
present, she having had stroke OF paraly-
sis about Two weeks ago She is better at
this writing
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-12-05
Harper's Weekly
IN ISn6

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whole country. 1t deals with the events
of the world that are important to Ameri-
cans
In carrying out this policy, in 1895,
Julian Ralph visited China and Japan,
and iourneyed through the West; Rich
ard Harding Davis took trip through the
Caribbean Sea; the eVolutions of the new
navy were described and illustrated by
Rufus +. Zogbaum: Frederic Remington
psesented studies of Army aud Frontier
life; Poultney Bigelow attended the open
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