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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-08
So 900 THIS TIM f.
Testimonial from Beneficiary.

} FAIR HAVEN, VI, July so, 1895.
r. X. Milne, state Manager Mutpd
ReSerce FVud Life association
? DEAR ~IR;-It gives me great pleas.
IRE to receive this day by your hand
) chocll for $4,000, in full payment Of
! policy issued to my late husband,
I Charles C. Knight.
AS payment Of this claim was not
) legally due until September 18th, your
action in anticipating payment by
( over six weeks tims is deeply appre-
D ciated ! cannot commend too highly
the system of insurance Of which the
: Mutual Reserve is the leading and
most successful exponent Economi-
Z cal, safe and honest, 1t presents to
I the widows and orphans Of our coun-
try protection that is often sorely
D needed by them in hours of sfiliction
and loss. | congratulate you and
5 your company upon the success
2 achieved by you.
Very truly yours
! EMMA &, KNIGHT.
P. S.-If the late Charles c. knight
4 had taken an ordinary life policy in
, an Old System Company, and paid
the same amount in premiums as he
: paid the Mutual Reserve, his heirs
would only have received $l361, in
: stead of $1,000 Gain by being in
4 surec in Mutual Reserve $l633
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-08
RECKONING THE NEW DEFICIT.

O7r0m tIo Now York ProssD
With tho close or Tho frst mortb If =
,,oy, fgoaI ,.o., ro,,ln,,Iotin,, o,d ro1
Statement Of tto 6,'oyalond dam ho,,,,,o
nocoeeor,, fo. tl,o. rl..son NAT a now, dodcit
,',, 80 Ia d,.,lt ,'.t,t
A. t,,a ami ~ Vs., ,i,,, ,.,.,, 1901 a. tb,t
doGcit ,,.as in f,t t-o ooo oo0 a,oI,i,,r W.
to,,is Of Ioans t,,i.rast ',,,i,,rnd a,7d 10
,notI,ra and daaIt, IL, ro1,rd n,,T,l',,,y
s99; Goa COO of r,i,,.i ,tot dodoit ,,.ol
o"i,, go ooo oon ,e5,IIt ntt.f,oj a., Ias
H,la,, rl,,o,toii, T., ~ IH,a,,,t,,,,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-08

young woman of Patchogue l.. J.,
had young man arrested the other day
because che Rugged her like a bear lie
will probably know enough hereafter to do
his embracing like man.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-08
SN LET.

Policeman TO wheelman who is riding
Oh the side path)--"See here, young man
you can't ride there"
cant eh? Well, you Just watch mo"
And he shot out of sight.-The Ameri-
can Wheelman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-08
d f-2 PER CENT.
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.

Teachcr-Nhat great event occurred on
the Fourth Of July?
SchOar-COlumbus discovered America.
Toachcr-O, no he didn't.
Scholar Gu surprise)-lIc didn't?
Tcachcr-Of course not.
Scholai-WcH who did discover it,
lotrnit Eroe Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-08

A general banking business
transacted
Drafts drawn on any country
in Europe, payable in the currcn-
cy Of the country.
Travellers letters of credit is
sued, payable in all parts of the
world.
Business of out-of-town custom.
ers mas prompt and careful atten-
ton.
U. S. bonds bought and sold.
JOEL H. GATES, President,
DANIEL w. ROBINSON
Nice-Presidcnt,
F. Z. BURGESS, Cashier
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-08
M G R G. "A ANTS
W e. ] ION q T. Bark
OF BUBLGTGTON, VI.
Incorporated 1850.

UNITED STATES DEPOsITARY
A general banking business transacted.
Our largo resources and unsurpassed fact
'ites enable W 10 receive on favorable
terms accounts Of individuals, firms and
corporations.
Ladiea' and family accounts arc especial
y invited.
SECURITY DEPARTMENT..
In this department we have special facilitrs.
lor making conservative and safe investments
for women, trustees, and those persons who
ere unable or disncine5 to manage their
financial affairs When desired we will act "a
their agents for tho investment Of moneys and
for the collection Of rents dividends and in
terest.
We respectfully invite correspondence or an
Interview with any one interested, under az
surances that transactions with Us with.
held in 5trictest confidence and matters com.
mitted to our charge will have careful attsa-
ton.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Special Books for Savings Issued on which
interest will COMPOUND twice p year
DErOSrT RECEIPTS BEARIFG INTERgsr Ann
PAYABLE on DEMAND WILL M IsgUED TO SUCH
4" PREFER THIS FORM OF Deposit,
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.
Bills drawn on Great Britain, ireland and
the Continent.
Gable TT !nsfer, mads to Europe.
Letters OF Creditaud Circular Notes issued
for the nae Of travellers, available in all parts
Of the world, upon deposit Of cash or Satis-
J factory security. Information given.
=. L. WOODHOU5E, Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-08
A WOMAN WITH 4 PAST.

A.-"Why did Jay break off his engage
ment with Miss Oldacres?"
N-"On account of her past"
A.-"What was the matter with it,"
NJ Nothing. only he thought it wa!
too long '-rid-Bits
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-08
NOT OF IT.

The lady patrons of the cars
IndOrse this observation,
The men they meet there are not OF
The rising generation.
Richmond Dispatch.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-08

Our British cousins are already discuss
ing u now yacht to win the Americas
cup next year, in case Nalkyrie Ill is de-
foated by the Defender. Now John Bull is
talking.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-08
TICKLE.

Now the July sun doth smite us.
And Jack Frost doth strive to bite us
Now the buster and the ulster We are
forced to don together;
And the drought doth parch and scourge
us,
And the rainfall doth submcrge us
In this tickle and CaprCious-in this
famed New England weather.
Boston Budget.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-08
LOOKED THAT WY.

Trippor-That love affair of Toms has
ended i'm smoke. ch?
Fliprcr-I guess so. He was burning her
letters last nsht-Comic Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-08
IN THE LAND or THE FREE.

Small Boy-Pop, I want "A dollar to get
some Fourth Of July frc-crackers.
Fathor-A dollar, You'll get dime, and
no more.
Small Boy dn high disdain)-Aud you
talk about being patriot.-Detroit Free
Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-08

1t is evidently the consensus OF public
opinion in Europe, as wen as in this coun-
try, that the Chinese should be punished
for the massacre Of Christian missionaries.
The question is how to put that opinion
into effect
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-08

Senator PETER of Kansas denies that
the populist party will be merged i'm a new
nation with any silver organization. Is
PETER the populist party, or has he been
authorized to speak for the people who
flock with him at a distance?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-08
NOTHING LEF,T FOR THE CAR.

Binks-So poor Jones is gone. Did the
trolley car mutpatc him?
Jinks-Oh, he did not get anywhere near
the car, The fender did the business
Exchange.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-08

TRUSTEES.
r.. r. WARD WILLARD CRAvB
CHARLES p SMITH, HENRY GREENE
} Ia BARsrow, A. q. PBIROE,
Hurry WErIa.
Receives ana pays deposits daily, De-
posits made on either of the first four business
days Of any month draw interest from the
Isl. II made afterward interest will com
meucc the first of the following month.
Interest will be credited to depositors IAN.
lst and July LIST, c)mpounding twice n year.
There are no stockholders in this bank. All
the earnings less expenses, belong to deposit
tors. The rate OF interest dcpends on the
earnings, and for the past seven years has been
d f-2 PER CENT.
All taxes are paid by tho bank on deposits OF
$500 or less. Deposits are received in sans
from 81 to 5000 and DO interest will be paid
on nnv sum in excess of this amount, excspt
on deposits by widows orphans, admnistra-
,ors, executors, guardians, charitable or reli-
gious institutions or on trust FUNDS deposited
by order of court
This bank prefers Vermont securities for tho
investment OF its funds, and sends no money
out of the state until the home demands net.
No money loaned to any officer or trustee OF
the bank.
CHARLES p SMITH, President.
G. T.. WARD. treasurer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-08

Zones is a happy fellow-he just sings
at his work"
Yes. What's he doing now"
Nothing. Discharged for singing. -
Atlanta Constitutions
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-08
CONSIDERABLE.

Tho lightning bug is most polite;
lie doth illuminate
Enough to soc but not enough
TO spoil a tcte-a-tcto
Washington star
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-08

Guided by fossil remains collected in Mis-
sissippi, the National M"soum at Washing
ton has constructed of wood and uarior
mache, an immense MODEL fifty feet lous
OF a zeuglodou. The remains of this pre-
Adamite creature We're long supposed to
have belonged to an immense reptile, but
it is now known to have been a giant ceta-
Cean 1t was an ancestor of the modern
whales, and a remarkable point about it
was that it had legs. Bones of the fore
legs have been found; but it is still in
doubt whether the beast had hind legs.
If anyone happens to find a hind leg of IA
zeuglodon, he viii do we'll to send it to
the National Museum.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-08
Colio PrOmntlY Cured.

Deans Rheumatic pills, absolutely cure
Rheumatism a Neuralgia. Entirely yegeta-
BILE Safe. S3,2taw&4lw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-08

BURLINGTON. THURSDAY, ADJUSTS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-08
HOWARD
~ a TsON al. B NIX
Burlington, VI.
Capital, $500, 900
Surplus and Profits, 10000
DIRECTOR

DIRECTORS,
JOEL II. GATES
DANIEL w. ROBINSON, A. G. gPAUr.DfNG
f. E. BURGESS. ELIAS LYMAN.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-08-08
BURLINGTON
SA WIN GS BA N K
CHARTERED IN 1915.

CHARTERED IN lsi7.
Deposits June 30, 1895, $4,7o9, POO 81
surplus. 25t,777t4
Total Assets. 5000, o37o9
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-12
Preparing For Synod.

The Presbyterian Church has begun to
make preparation for the coming meeting
of the Synod of Pennsy lvania. This Sy-
nod meets here on the 18th of Oct, and
will be in session until the following week.
1t is a delegated body composed of an
equal number of ministers and laymen
from twenty-three Preshy teries. The
basis of representation apportionment is
the combined number of ministers and
ch hurches in the P!esbyteries and the
ratio is minister and ruling Elder for
every sixteen ministers and churches or
faction thereof This basis of representa-
ton gives the Presbytery of Butler eight
delegates. The last meeting OF this Synod
held at Tyrone, appointed Rev. w. E. o.
Ter, Rev. w. S McNees ard w. ID. Bran
don, committee of arrangements to pro-
vide suitable accommodations for the
Synod. This committee has appointed TO
aid it in making all necessary arrange
ments, the following committees.
MUsIC-J. F. Anderson, Mrs. Emma N.
Colbert, Mrs r: P. Scutt, Mrs. g. N.
Boyd, Miss Alice Wick, Miss Bella Lowry
and Peter Schenck.
TRAEsPoRTATIoN-E II. Anderson, A.
B. Crouch and J S. Gray.
DECoRATIoE-W II. II. Riddle, ID. A.
Heck, S. n. Kidd, Mrs. JOHN s. Campbell,
Mrs \. B. Jacobs and Mrs. S. +. Bowser.
PREss-E. L. Abrams and q. NJ. Heine-
man.
MAIL-Ira cJunkin, D. E. Dale, J. A.
Heineman and Carl N. Leighner.
PULPIT SUPPLY C. N. Boyd and J. L
Byers, NJ. ID.
FINANCE AND HOTELS Alexander
~ q 4 II
Purvis.
EsTEkTAISMEST-P.w w. lowry, Alfred
Wick, John w. Brown. e. I. Brugh. ii
ID. Heineman and NJ. E. Headland, MD.
RECEPTIoN NJ Sullivan. Andrew
Brymer, K. A. White. j. G. Reddick, j
d. NcJunkin, A. W. Mccullough and r
s. Nichols
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-12
kBIaHBokhooD NofEs.

At New Castle last Thursday evening
two men escaped nom jail. Harold Bleak
ley, the deputy sheriff, went into the wo-
mems department OF the jail leaving the
door leading to the sheriff s residence un-
locked but locking the regular jail door.
The prisoners must have had false key,
Tor as soon as the deputy had disappeared
thep unlocked the jail door, got out into
the sheriirS apartments, and from there to
the open air.
Acting upon suggestion from Judge
White, the Grand Jury Of Indiana Co.,
b ought in bill recommending the cio.
ing of all hotel bars in Indiana during the
last three days Of the fair.
Earl, the Oldest son of Mr.. V. d. Hoag
land, of Keel Ridge, Mercer Co., aged
years. on last Friday started to get some
hands to help thresh. After securing the
hands, and when returning on his way
home, riding his pony, it scared at some
stones at the side of the road, near No. lC
school house. After trying SOD etime to
get it past the stones be dropped his whip
AMI got off the pony to recover it. As he
lighted on the ground his right foot struck
stone, twisting his leg in snch manner
that the large bone broke about two inches
above the ankle joint and here is where
his pluck came in. He managed to get
the pony to a post of a wire fence, aud
succeeded in getting on its back, and then
rode 1t home, distance of more than a
quarter of mile.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-12
Golden Wedding, OF Hon. and Ms W.
P. Brahams

The family residence was handsomely
decorated with hot house roses, yellow, II
honor of the occasion, predomina.ing
After the $50 guests had done justice TO a
bountiful dinner, the toast-master. Rev
A B Dickey, call on Rev W D McConkey,
of Grove City, to lead in prayer.
The toast master then introduced as the
first speaker. the only son, Mr. Luther
Braham, who would respond for the chill
dren.
Mr. Braham in few well chosen and
happy remarks, referred to the happy
days of childhood. and gave q few laugh
able incidents; he then with much feeling
and eloquence presented as a token OF
! their love and esteem, pair OF gold spec
tacles to each, with the hope that the
glasses would magnify all the children
| virtures and cover up their errors.
Rev Saml Kerr was introduced to re-
spond for the cold people" Mr. Kerr kept
| his hearers in good humor with his witty
remarks, and bis reference to What would
happen if Mr. Brsham was president of the
United States was specially good and caused
roars of laughter. Becoming serious the
Reverend gentleman spoke feelingly q
his life long friendship with Mr. Braham,
| and gave a we'll mented tribute to Nj
| Braham's well-known stand in public at'
fairs. In closing, his words Of advice tc
| his young hearers were very eloquent and
| full of feeling. In lew well chosen re-
marks he presented 1.-The bride and groom
with costly assortment. OF golden gifts
fro friends and relatives.
Rev W ID McConkey was then introduced
by the toast master and in an elOquen.
and pleasing way he cOntrasted our times
and customs with those of the time when
Mr. Brahsm went "a courtin." In closing
he made touching reference to the long
and happy welded life of our host and
hostess.
The toast master in few feeling re-
maks then introduced our host, Hon W 7
Braham, who in few well cho sen remarks
replied to the many kind things which
had been said of him, and feelingly thank
his many friends for their kind wishes
and remem brances. He briefly reviewed
the events of the past fifty years, and kept
his hearers laughing by his reference to
the customs and manners of his courtin 2
days. In closing he paid an eloquent trib-
nit to our hostess who had indeed proved
"help meet" to him.
Rev j j Imbrie being introduced by the
toast master paid an eloquent tribute to
Mr. Braham's integrity and uprightness,
and convulsed his hearers with laughter
by his reference to the injury which bis
physician said he suffered few years ago
from his wifes rolling pin; no-that wasD I
the cause of his hair being little thin on
top-she only rolled too many pies and
cakes, so the physician said.
Letters Of regret and congratulations
were read from: Rev " P Shaw, Midway
Pa, Prof j L Snyder Allegheny Pa, Dr.
James Palmer, Oak Harbor, Ohio, and
others.
The day closed by singing the 1884
psalm, and the benediction was prono1nc-
ed by Rev Henry G Blaney All of Mr. Bra
mans children and nea-ly all his grand
children were present.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-12

The MARYLAND Farmer has complied
the following list of special events which
are to come off on the several days NEIL
toned below, commencing at the open
ing Of the Exposition, September IS,
till its close, December 81. 1895.
Sept. IS-Opening Day-Liberty Bell
Day.
Ieth-Georgia Editors Day.
25th-Kentucky Press Day.
73th-New England Women's Press
Association.
Oct. Ist-Missouri Press Association,
Texas Press Association,
I-2d-Southern Mining Convention.
4-Georia Bar Association, South Car
olina Press Association.
5th-Tennessee Day.
7th-North Carolina Day.
educational Irrigation Congress.
s II-American Institute of mining Eng
ineer.
9th-Chicago Day
10 I6-Farmer' National Congress.
10 Women's National Council.
18th Bankers Association of America.
II 18th Road Parliament.
ISth-Commercial Travellers Day.
IS roth-Daughters of Revolution.
I9th-Virginia Day. Orator, Gen, Dan
iel.
aIst-Connecticut Day, Seidl's Orches-
ira.
77d- Georgia Association of Manufacture
ers, Seidl's Orchestra. Worlds Fair
Lady Managers.
a3d-President's Day, Seidl's Orchestra.
74th-City of Washington Day, Wo.
mems Press Association, Interna-
tional League of Press Clubs.
7sth-South and West Trade and Grain
Congress, Seidl's Orchestra.
26. Nov. Ist-Educational Congress.
27th-Pennsylvania day.
goth Wesleyan Female College.
90 3Ist-National Association House
hold Economics.
Nov, Ist-Louisiana Day.
2d-Women's Federation of Clubs, Wo
mems Educational Congress.
5th-Women's Christian Temperance
Union.
7ti-Daughters of Confederacy, South.
ern Female College, Pennsylvania
Day.
8th Peabody Normal.
Delaware Day.
IIth-Association of Advancement o.
Women.
I2th-Georgia Day, Women's Press Clubs
Grady Day, Georgia Editorial Day.
I3th-International League, Women
Press Clubs.
I6th--K Kentucky Day.
7otii-L Letter Carriers Day.
2Ist-Counecticut Day.
z8th-Soutii Carolina Day, Liberty Day
79th-Lucy Cobb, Library Day.
Dec. 5 educational Brickmakers' As
sociation.
6th-Rhode Island Day.
10 IIth-Woodmen of the world.
28 79th-International Folk Lore As
sociation.
3Ist-Exposition closes.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-12
FARMINGTON FACTS.

Our township schools opened last week
with large enrolment. Venango twp
cen boast of fine corps of teachers.
Quite a number of our citizens spen
| several days at the Franklin Centennial
W. C. Jamison's "Fall price list" is the
talk of the neighborhood. Marvellous
| bargains indeed!
The Fall term of Eau Claire Academy
opened last Tuesday under the supervision
of Prof. Robertson of New Wilmington.
and Miss Stuart of West Sunbury. The
enrolment was good.
The NJ. L. Church has had series
Of reyivals during the past week.
Our s1ceder brethren have "plans" pre-
| pared for the erection of new church in
Pennington.
Bros. Frank and Charley Stalker are
spending few days visiting their mother
in this place.
Mrs. JOHN Tebay and family are in W.
| Sanbury.
W. A. Falls has opaned photograph
! gallery near the town Hall.
Prof Hillard who was recently elected
| principal of West Sunbury Academy
commenced duty Sept. 10. His many
friends of this place wish him abundant
success.
| Rev. TORY leaves this week for the an
nual Eric Conference. His labors here
have been crowned with success. J.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-12
A Golden Wedding.

On September the 9th, 1895, the friends
and neighbors Of Mr. and Mrs George IL
son assembled at their home in Oakland
twp, to celebrate the 50th anniversary OF
their wedding There were between two
aud three hundred people present, and all
did ample justice to the good things to cat,
which were plenty. After dinner the
meeting was called To order by the Presi-
dent, Mr. Stoten, and all united in singing
Jesus Lover of Ny Soul"
An address was made by Rcv. Starks;
Robert Hamilton spoke of Mr. Wilson's
boyhood days and his wedding iufare, at
which he was present; Sylvanus Aggas
spoke of the days when he and NJ W .lsOn
were in the war together; Anthony
Thompson told what good ncighbors the
Wilson's had always been. Rev Stars
was called on to make the closing remarks.
James Wilson lead in prayer, all united IN
singing" g"There is Land of Pure Delight. ]"
Benediction by Rev Starks ended the
meeting.
Some very pretty presents were receiv.
ed. The young folks enjoyed the la ree
swings and a game of ball, and all had a
good time.
0NB OF TIE GUESTS.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-09-12
HARRISVILLE ITEMS.

Picnics have been all the rage in oui
town for a few weeks. A number Uf oul
young people picnicked at Keister on Sa'.
urday, and by the ringing of their merry
voices as they went through the town in
the evening we know they enjoyed them
selves.
Arthur Brown who has been spending
his vacation at home this summer, return
ed to Washington College near Pittsburg
to-day.
There are quite a number of new fever
cases il town and so much sickness.
Miss Annie Brown has returned to But
Ter to teach Miss Bessie Brown is in
Centerville going to college.
Mrs. James Morrison. son and daughter
are in Mercer to-day attending the fair.
A few of our people took in Butler iair
last Thursday.
Mr. Ed Bingham is in DeHaven on bust
ness.
Mr. Clarence Embrie is in Erie with the
Grove City militia
Our school has begun for the winter
term; Prof Hamilton is principal, Miss
Black has 2nd room and Miss Birdie Nc
AlvaiH has 81.
Miss Grace Blaynoy Is taking music in
Grove City.
MrJ II Thomas and sister Lizzie, ol
DeHaven, We're the guests of Misses Jennie
and Marie Stuart part of last week.
Miss Grace Braham and sister are attend
ing college in Centreville.
Mrs DR. Washabangh, from the west, IL
visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs W
P Braham and other friends.
Mrs Kerr, OF Allegheny, is the guest Of
her son, Charlie.
Mr. Harris Morrow, of West Virginia, is
the guest of his brother, Maurice.
Miss Kithlinger, of Warren, is the guest
of her sister in-law, Mrs Kithlinger, Of this
place.
Mrs Ginler and daughter Bell we've visit
ing Mrs VIM Stuart, last Friday.
MIR Warren Steen and Miss Laura Howl,
are man and wife We wish them all th'
happiness this life affords.