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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-04-09
Report Of Petrolia School No. 2 d.

Tho above school closed on Tuesday,
March 10 1896, alter months term.
DnriuC the term there were enrolled 90
punjls ard at the close A. During the en-
tire term the average attendance was good,
hut not what il should have been at all
times, and we are satisfied that had all
been at school all the time not hindered
by reasons unavoidable, the average at
tendance would have been much better
Only one pupil, lie Given, was not ao-
sent during the term. Clara otoughton
was not absent nor would no., had not an
attack of measles prevented her attendance
during the last days of school
The following is the terms results IN all
the branches. Those not attending the
fall term are given their averages for the
time their names remained upon the roll.
Emma Fritz o., JenDIe Eudean %, kit-
tie KneaIe 90, Carrie Elliott 9G, Dora Jones
93. Eva Morgan IS, Flora Jores 81, ESsle
Moreland SO, Maud Stevenson 81, Ylola
Morelani 93 Clara Stpughton ~. Leuella
Baker 95. Martha Jennings 80. L0ttle
Jennings Sc, Lillian Fritz 30, Molle Fltz-
gerald 90, Ora Peters So, Ella tHtz w,
Lulu ByeIs 81, Mary Roberts 70, MaoRe
Given g6. AIne Given SO, Della Llliott 80,
Nav Kilcheustsin 81. Minnie Byers 80,
Georgia Fritz "a, Franchioh 4g]nman u,
8ele3 Carlin 90. Crawford Campbell d,
Ralpb souls So, Findley hawk 95, Carl
sSenard g6. Albert LsG3han so, Carl Starr
On hrtbnr -+arr 30, John yalEC ECrpen 81.
Ianes Espey So Ray Hinman SO, Frank
Wssson 81. Bert IIilliard %, GRANVILLE
Poster %, Harry Kinker 80, Fred Jones %
Bert Chesebru GO john Riley "a claude
Eua-an Q4 Charles Hodges ", lam
Diags 80. Elaynlng NoTeland "a Imam
Fitzgerald 81 ge,ja ~tarr % .-ftea ieyeI
81, Gilmore Campbell 81, oi@tsaI3 aseI
81. Thomas Quinn 81. .
~. p. JAMESON.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-04-09
QUAY Wcakens on Mckinley.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, April 6,-An in
teresting story anent the presence of
Matthew S. Quay and Thomas c. Platt in
this state is told by McKinley's Florida
leader, who reached here from Washing
ton to-day, This gentleman, who is
chairman of the state Republican COM
mittee, learned in Washington that Quay
is weakening in his opposition to McKin-
ley and is willing TO cease fighting the
Ohioan under certain conditions. Quay's
change of heart in regard TO Mckinley
come after the New Hampshire conven-
ton, with its double -barreled resolutions
in regard to Reed and Mckinley. The
Pennsylvania boss became convinced
that Mckinley would be nominated and
decided it was time to make deal.
Quay saw the Mckinley Washington
manager, who is another Ohio Congress
man, and said he was not unfriendly to
the Ohio man and would cease to fight
if assured of fair treatment for himself
and friends in the matter of federal pat
ronage if Mckinley should be elected.
Quay was told that he and all other
members of the combine would be treated
fairly by Mckinley, save Platt. 'Platt, F"
said McKinleys manager, sis destroying
the the Republican party in New York
to build up personal machine, and he
will get no recognition from Mckinley" i"
Quay said he would consider the mat
ter. and few hours later he and Piatt
were en- route to Florida. Platt and
QUAY were in consultation here for hours
last night. This morning Quay left for
his hunting lodge in the st. Lucie, and
Platt will join him there to-morToM
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-04-09
FAIRVIEE FACTS.

1t seems there has been such an eIten-
siye coal business down here in J. 4. VIII
sons coal drift at the edge OF Falrvlew
that the track in the main entry has been
completed, worn out, aud J. i. Wilson,
with his lelser. Wm. McChesney went h
Pittsburg and purchased iron track. an
they are now engaged in readjusting
everything in their DRIFT, and putting IN
new Iies vita their new irol track. They
will therefore be ready and able to supply
the great demand for coal that they hlther-
to have not been able TO tilll.
John Resp is laid up with a felon on
his finger
Oss Wamock. who has been spending
most of the winter with his people started
for Southern Kansas on Monday morning,
Lee Daily went with him to Marietta,
Ohio, they will be much missed here.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the
Fairview U. p. church will hold their
Thank Offering Services on Saturday
next at p. n. 4 special program has
been prepared, ard a cordial invitation
is exten nded to all members Of the cOngre-
gation and others.
Mrs. n. C. Clifford is visiting her mother
in Millerstown.
Robb. Scott went to Pittsburg, last
week, and laid in stock of new goods,
with which his customers seem to be very
much taken. DENT.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-04-09
HARRISVILLE HITS.

Miss Martha Mcdonald has gone to
Pittsburg to spend few days with Mrs.
Young.
Miss Sarah Cooper has returned to her
chool in Allegheny.
Miss Edith Imbrie who has been sick for
a long time is recovering very slowly.
Mr.. Kithlnger and family have moved
in the he use vacated by Mr.. Sutton.
Our druggist is so fond of early peas that
be has them already planted
Miss Florence Black and Clarence I'm
brie have returned to Grove City College.
Mr.. Humphrey has returned from Glove
land where he purchasing his spring goods
Bingham, Riddle & Co. passed through
town Tuesday morning with number OF
clippe sheep. The weather being near
zero | think it rather cold for the sheep.
.Iobn Downes will have an order o.
pictures at his home this week Anyone
wishing to see the work will please call
and see them.
Quite lumber of friends from Butler at
tended tho funeral Of Judge Kerr on
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs, Crowel visited their daugh-
ter at Greenville this week.
Another Of our citizens, A. G. Steen,
passed away Saturday afternoon OF heart
disease.
Prof. Murphy will preach in the NJ. e.
church, April 10, at , o'clock.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-04-09
Presidential Talk.

A dispatch from Washington dated
April 7, said that an important feature
to day in the fight for the Republican
Presidential nomination was the sensa-
tional desertion of Senator Quay by Con-
gresham John B. Robinson, OF renhsyl-
vania, who is one of the Senator's closest
personal and political friends and i'' ior
m any years his trusted lieutenant IN MS
Congressional district, comprising tne
counties of Chester and Delaware. Speak
ing to-day, entirely upon his own re-
sponsibility, he said he ventured the
prediction that the Pennsylvania State
convention on the 23d instant will be so
completely dominated by the Mckinney
influence that the eight delegates-at-
large to be there chosen will be McK1n-
lev men and instructed to vote for the
Ohio man at st. Louis.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-04-09
pennsuluan,a,s Immodestx.

New York Mail and Express (Rep.)
Ouakers are proverbially modest, but
Ouakers do not constitute the entire pop
ulation of Pennsylvania. The Keystone
state is an exceedingly important, con-
spicuous and influential political and civi ic
division of the Union. But there are
others. We can see no reason why Penn
sylvania should regard it so necessary
for one of her sons to be the next Presi-
dent of the United States as to lead hei
to put two candidates in the field for that
office in the same campaign and repre-
senting the same political party.
1t is true that Quay and Cameron,
while nominally belonging to the same
political organization in State and Ma
ton, really represent distinct and clash
ing principles and policies, now made
prominent by conditions most extrao1di-
nary and exceptional. Neither of them,
nor both of them, can be said to repre-
sent the Republican party. One of them
stands for certain peculiar methods in
politics, which are not at this time re-
garded, with favor by the American
people, and the other stands for none
tary theory which is deemed to be as
dangerous as it is fallacious.
If Pennsylvania must have two Presi-
dental candidates before the country
this year, let her at least, put in the field
somebody representing something that
the people can indorse. Otherwise she
is wasting valuable time and energy
which should be used in the promotion
of cause that is practicable and in the
interests of candidate who is possible
We refuse to believe that the good citi
Zens of the Keystone State would Lett
themselves to mere political Juggling
fsr spoils, or meaningless masquerade
for factional effe ct or personal gratifica
ton.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-04-09
Political Notes

BY mistake in the footing in the cleo
ton table last week w. c. Findley is
credited with 1886 votes where it should
be 1898.
Somebody, adding up the totals as they
appeared in print last week, noticed that
the vote for Coroner aggregated over
eight thousand. He knew that was
wrong, and referred the matter to the
County Chairman. A recount was made
and the correct totals are, John l.. Jones,
1854; P. H. Sechler, I647; c. A. Waters,
ia, and A. Thompson, goo.
This nominates Mr.. John L. Jones OF
Butler instead of Mr.. Sechler of Prospect,
and we congratulate Mr.. Jones, and con-
dole with Mr.. Sechler
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-04-09
FLORA ECHOES.
Our little town still lives.

Our little town still lives.
Spring advances very slowly.
We still have storms and an abundance
of mud.
Messrs L. and &. T. Thompson have re-
turned to Virginia alter short Visit 10
their parents in this place.
VIM. Steen is making some improve
ments on the property he recently pur-
chased, just north of town.
Mary Thompson was the guest Of Dr. E.
c. Thompson and family of West Liberty,
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Yaraum, of Erie were
the guests of Mr Yarnum's sister Mrs. ).
NJ. Thompson last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. C. McCandless, Mrs.
Russell and son Coulter visited Mrs. Will
iiams and family, last week.
Mrs. Koch is having the fnal touches
placed on her elegant new residence, this,
when completed, will be the finest country
home in our vicinity, one of which our
town may be proud. Mrs Koch expects
10 move in the near future.
Mrs. N A. Thompson was called TO her
home in Slipperyrock on Monday by the
death of her mother, Mrs Eliza Kerr.
Mrs. Kerr was an old lady. loved by all
who knew hor,
Miss Alma lee entered sunbury Acade-
my, last week.
Miss Mary Williams returned to com
plete her Normal work at Slippe7yrock.
Miss Verda Carria and Maste. Clarence
S nyder also returned and viii enter the
Normal.
Our township schools have closed very
successful terms.
D. P. Williams has completed his second
entirely successful school year as Prlnci
pal of Island Independent School and was
the recipient of an elegant shaving case,
which not only shows that he was ap-
preciated but also that the Island people
known what will be appreciated from
them.
Hon. !. NJ. Thompson is taking Vaca-
ton during which he will visit his daugh-
ter Mrs. L. j. McJuukin, OF Sistersville,
W. Va, He expects to be absent several
weeks.
Some of our young people attended
surprise party at the home Of Willis A.
Mccall on Thursday evening All report
very pleasant time. Games and lunch
were the order of the evening.
W. H. Thompson has gone to seek his
fortune in the land of oil. he leaves his
interests heIe in care of his brother
Charles.
Mr.. Campbell. who has been sick for
some time is recovering rapidly.
Young Peoples Society, Christian En-
deavor prayer meeting will be held in the
PRESBYTERIAN church, next Sabbath oven
ing. On account Of sickness and members
teaching away from home and attending
schoo! this socisty has not been holding
meetings rJr q few weeks. Al Interesting
meeting is expected.
On last Sabbath Rev. Rodgers, of Al
Iegheny Seminary delivered an eloquent
discourse IL the Presby yterian church OF
this place ReY. Rodgers bids fair to have
a bright life of usefulness for himself and
others before hlm.
Rev. Dee ker, Of Sunbury preached in
.he Presbyterian church on Monday April
9th. Rev. Decker h as been here frequent
ly in the past few months and is always
welcome.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-04-09

THERE is some prospect of Congress
passing bill providing for the electiou
of United States Senators by the people.
This matter has been before Congress
several times heretofore, but now Hon.
John H. Mitchell, Senator from Oregon
and former citizen of Butler county, fas
taken hold of the subject and is making
earnest effort to bring about such change
in the United States Constitution as will
give to the people of the several States
the right and power to elect their United
States Senators. Senator Mitchell should
receive and is entitled to the greatest en-
couragement of the people of all the
States in this matter. We hope he may
succeed in bringing about this great
reform inthe mode of choosing United
States Senators.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-04-09
FLICK CHICKERING'S.

Spring is here.
Farmers get your ground ready for your
spring crops.
Miss Lila Anderson and Miss Pearl
Criner were present at a sewing given by
Miss LYDIA Gillespie on last Tuesday.
VIM. Trimble and Miss LYDIA Gillespie
we're the guests of James and lila Ander-
son on last Saturday.
Wendell Hickey moved his family from
Reibold to our vicinity one day last week.
The literaries at Rocky Run have closed,
Miss Clara Thompson has gone to school
at slippery Rock.
Miss LYDIA GIllesUie and Lila Anderson
were the guests of Mrs, Lizzie Johnston
on last Sunday.
The J. n. Fulton No is in the 100 foot
and Is spouting water like whale. The
casing will shut that Oft.
The postofiice at Flick is going to be
moved to r. j. Anderson's, the post mas
ter at Flick is going to move to Whites
town.
w. P. Criner lost fino mare few days
ago by a stroke of paralysis.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-04-09
JUST A WORD OR TWO.

We want talk with you few minuesYou know but
you hundreds of people Butler Co who do
Butler they did would have to enlarge
the crowd Why what do think Nearly one half
people who didn't know made harness.
running that part of business for
capacity per day. but glad TO know they
pleased find them and will
However did intend talking about
than that make all kinds OF harness and parts
of harness less than factory 1t suries and bugge we
We have larger stock than have had
any for fifteen years We havnt last in the
Don't buy old stock they old STYLE and every
design and be fashion especially when
buy them for less than others charge Tor old style
the price, whoever heard of anyone paying too much for
We asaesman with whom
would be afraid send $4,000 Europe when you deal here
you know you dealing with reliable firm and you know Just
getting, also know the lower than
and and have the satisfaction of
knowing have been the largest of the kind in the sa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-04-09
Administrators Notice.

Letters Of administration OF the estate
of Mrs. Annie Mary Kelly, late of Middle
sex twp, Butler Co, Pa, decd, having
been granted to the undersigned, therefore
all persons knowing themselves indebte d
to said estate will please make speedy pay
ment and those having claims against the
same can present them duly authenticated
for settlement TO
j. n. FULTON, Admir-.
M,JySxrS Flick, p. o.
Atty. B1tier Co, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-04-09

ried along through lie alC lC
The garment referred to Is large, heavy
coat, originally worn by the lack drivers
of Ulster, Ireland The Prince Of Wales
was out one rainy day without an over
coat, and borrowed an ulster to protect
himself from the weather. Some Lnghsh
dudes saw him with it on, ana immedi-
ately the ulster became popular.
What ia the origin Of the expression che
has lag onf'-VOX POPULI.
Ont West, when wagon hauling wood
IS full. 1t is called "load." When it Is
only partially full, it Is called jag
Therefore. when a man did not have
full load of rum. or was only hah drunk,
he was described as carrying a jag" IN
contradistinction to the man who was full
up to the neck.
Why is male Get called Toml-ANX-
IoUs INQUIRER,
Taat is another timely question, and
one that should have been asked long ago.
In the davs of ancient Rome, the Thomas
cat was called a 'DomiDus cat meaning
the master. male, OF lord cat. it subse-
quentIy became Tom, or Thomas. In re-
| gard to the she cat, our ancient saxon
brethern called her grey-malkin-short
Mary, or, properly Little Mol!.' One OF
the witches in Macbeth" says, Il come
Grsvmalkia." Just what the witch meant
is a matter of conjecture. Probably it wal
r net name she had for mother witch.
! DID Thomas Edison really forget hi
| wedding day. being absorbed III an lnFen
| tion2-TAx PAYER.
de did not. Thomas was promptly OF
time. That was a story worked of by
reporter who wanted TO tell aomethini
star ling. The circumstance really hap
pened to the late Louis Pastrur who va
working in his laboratory, and messen
ger had to be sent to tell him thai ne mus
come aud get married.
What has che rabbit to do with Easter
I-VERITAS.
The rabbit has important functions t
perform on Easter. The connection {
this slump. tailed rodent with that ieS
tival is ofvery ancient origin, and take
Us far back into the dim aud misty past
The Name of the Teuton goddess OF sprin
in the days Of Paganism, was ostara
Eastre. and her natal day was celebrate
with feaSting aud rnirth. There Is yer
ancient legend to the effect that the rao
bit, or hare, was originally a bird, Du
was changed into quadruped by IN
goddess Easire; and cut of gratitude |
her the rabbit exercises its original bT
function to lay eggs FOR the goddess OF
her festal day. This German tradition
still clings to Easter, and connects III
rabbit with the festal observed by a
Chris tian nations in eommemoration {
the ressure chon of Christ -Punxsutawre
Split.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-04-09
Valuable Farm for Sale.

A valuable farm, locateo in Donegal
twp. and comprising about us acres, I2G
of which are cleared and the rest covered
with white-oak and chestnut timber; wei
yvatered and having two orchards with
plenty of peaches and grapes; good build
mos. consisting of a two-story, frame
TISeIIinq house, large barn, granery,
s,ring-house, and all other necessary
oTtbni,dinps; two miles from Aailroad
etation and s;x miles from county seat;
Convenient to schools and churches VIII
lie sold cheap, one half the purchase
money TO be paid down and the bal ance
in two payments within two years.
THE farm isl eascd until April of 1897
hut mas no other eucumbIanCes. EoE
further particulars inquire OF this office.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-04-09
MLLERSTOWN MUSINGS.

". A. DeLnison and family left Monday
Aprjl 6. for Butler. They have purchased
properly there, and hencetorth will make
that their home.
Easter Sunday was appropriately OBJ
served in the M 4 Church. The morning
services being diverted to a missionary ser
mon by the Pastor Rev. Niehol. In the
evening communion services were held by
the Presiding Elder Of the district, Rev. G.
o. Mead. The singing rendered by the
choir was simply grand and each member
deserves mach credit.
A --ag a.na social wall be given by the
a s-. at the late residence Of u. d.
logl. on central avenue, Wednesday eye4-
ing, April z, 1896. Ice cream, cake, sand
giches and coffee will be served. The pro
leeds to be used for buy ing new music ior
the choir. All are invited.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-04-09

Letters testamentary on the estate of
Frank Q. McGreT, decd, late Of Prospect
borough, Butler Co. Pa, having been
granted to the undersigned, all persons
knowing themselves indebted to said es-
state will please mako immediate payment
and any person having claims against said
estate will present them duly authenticat-
ed for settlement to
Mamie j. McGrew, Ex'r.
Prospect Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-04-09
Hoods
easily and thoroughly. .EW
Best after dinner pills. KEH
25 cents. All druggists. 49,
Prepared by C. l. Hood & Co., Lowell. Mass.
1-,,a TyIy- PHI 20 t,l-a -itb Hoods SarSauarila
LEGAL ADVERTISE MENTS
Executors Notice.

Letters testamentary having been issued
to the undersigned on the estate of Hon.
James Kerr, late of Harrisvile, Butler Co.,
Pa, decd, all persons indebted 10 said es-
tate are requested to make prompt pay
ment and those having claims against said
estate will present them duly authenticat-
ed for settlement to
JAMES II. GALBRBATH, EXT,
Rntler Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-04-09
Executors Notice.

Letters testamentary on inc estate OF
Jacob Shoup, decd, late Of Eyans City,
Butler Co. Pa, having been granted TO
the undersigned, all persons knowing
themselves indebted to said estate will
pleas make immediate payment, and any
av ing claims against said estate will pre-
Mt them properly authenticated to.
|. n. GRAHAM, EXT.
Evans City, Pa.
Matas 4, Younp Att'Va
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-04-09
B. i, i.
SILKS.

Impostant silk deals made last
week-many more thousands
were put ieto silks than any other
transactions this store eyer made
and it was the choice goods and
the prices that induced us to
make the investment-and when
pdople see or learn about the silks
and the prices, it will be OF as
great interest to them as it was to
us-theP're all new and beautiful
silks and good qualities that peo-
pie who know and always buy the
best will appreciate.
Stylish Warp Print Monotone
Silks, SI.25-many beautiful
things there arc for 1896, but
these are surprisingly so.
Rich Novelties in New Silks,
$I.oO to $500 4 yard--so large
and handsome 4 collection as
places them away ahead of any
thing we've ever asked attention
to.
100 pieces Black Brocade Dam
as Silks-62c, g5c, $Ioo-large,
choice designs-such worth for the
money as was never approached
1000 yards extra good plain
white raj ed crrd Habutai Silks,
35c.-fnd out atout these before
making up your mind-don't con-
found them with the usual colorct
corded Kaiki Wash Silks in colorS
as teese rich, bright, lustriou;
white ones are totally different
and vastly superior.
Samples on request.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-04-09

Letters of administration on the estate
of John Il. II. Stehle, decd, late of Butler,
Butler Co., Pa, having been granted to
the undersigned, therefore all persons
knowing themselves indebted 10 said
estate will please make speedy payment
and those having claims against the same
can p. esent them duly authenticated for
settlement to
LENA d. STERILE, Admx,
Frank Eobler, Atty Butler, Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-04-09
Executors Notice.

Letters of administration on the estate of
Robert HARRISON, decd, late Of Middlesex
twp, Butler Co., Pa, having been granted
to The undersigned, all persons knowing
themselves indebted to said estate will
please make immediate payment and any
having claims against said estate will pre-
sent them duly authenticated for settle
meut to
ROBERT 5. HARRISON, and
MARY II. HARRISON, Exr's,
Bakerstown, p. o.,
Allegheny Co., P a.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-04-09
RepbIican County Ticket.

FOR CONGRESS.
J.B. SHowALTER,
!. d. McJUNKIN.
FOR STATE SENATE.
W. H. RITTER.
FOR ASSEMBLY.
JAMES n. MOORE,
JonN DINDINGER,
FOR SHERIFF.
w. B. DoDDs.
FOR REGISTER AND RECORDER.
w. J. ADAMS.
FOR PROTHONOTARY.
R. 7. THOMPSON.
FOR CLERK OF COURTS.
ISAAC MEALS.
FOR TREASURER.
CYRUS HARPER.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
HARMON SEAToN,
John MITCHELL.
FOR COUNTY AUDITORS,
w. S. MOORE.
o. r. THoRNE.
FOR CORONER.
JOHN L. JONES.