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In Eject December 70 1865.

Daily. tDsily except SUNDAY,
Graham guardian., 1896-02-28
CHAPTER XIV.

John was given this vacant lieutenant
colonelcy, and one day in November the
general said to him: "Hewson, you are
looking little worn and you never take
holiday. I've got to run into Rich
mond. Come with me. need your owl
like countenance to keep me properly
sobered up"
John was heartily glad to accept the
invitation, which he knew was made in
kindness to him. He had plenty of hui
NOR in his composition, but the respon-
sibilities attaching TO his position, anX-
iety about the Gregorys, from whom he
had not heard in:a year and more, and
the wear of constant hard service We're
telling on even his iron frame. and he
was glad to get a few days relaxation.
he had been in Richmond several
days, and had been so kindly enter
tanned by the good women to whom
Stuart had introduced him, laughingly
adding that ''they must be good TO him.
as he was an orphan boy under his
care" that he was feeling much bright
er, when, one morning, stepping out of
his hotel, he almost ran into Gen. Greg
ory's arms. The two men shook hands
hard, as men will do, when feeling is
uppermost. For a moment neither
could speak. John recovered himself
first.
"Hcnrvp''
Graham guardian., 1896-02-28
CHAPTER XIII.

Gen. Gregory and his brigade were
detached from the Virginian army and
sent west, and John, leading life of in
cessant activity and hazard, saw nor
heard anything more of them for long
period. At fatal Charlottesville his
beloved commander finished his heroic
career, and John, now hardy veteran,
wearing majors uniform, asked to
be assigned to regular command. His
request was granted, and he found him
self under that gallant Virginian
whose brilliant career was SO sadly
cut short at Yellow Tavern, Jet
Stuart. Maj. Hewson was in short
time the most popular officer
in the command The officers liked the
unassuming, quiet young man who
seemed to have no kin, and no interest
Graham guardian., 1896-02-28

beyond his duty, who never shirked,
never asked for leave of absence and
was always ready for any extra duty,
however perilous. The men soon
earned that the major was the best Off
.er in the regiment on matters of duty,
hat on all questions affecting the COM
fort of his men he was tireless, that
while always in the front rank of battle
he was extremely careful of the lives of
his men.
After Gettysburg, as Lees army was
slowly dropping back into Virginia,
John found himself in command Of the
regiment barely mastering two hun
drcd men guarding one of the inter-
minable wagon trains as they slowly
crawled southwark. The lieutenant
colonel had given his life to his cause
and was buried on the Pennsylvania
hills. The veteran colonel badly
wounded was miles ahead in an am
bulance.
One hot July afternoon as the little
command stopped to rest under a shady
grove on rounded western Maryland
hill, John climbed up to the highest
point to get bird's-eye view of the
country, and unslung field glass
which he constantly carried. He was
startled out of his usual coolness at the
first glance.
About mile to the southwest, riding
up deep and narrow valley which eff
fectually concealed them, was federal
cavalry force fully one thousand strong.
AS the direction of the valley was
northwest, it was evident that their
aim was to strike the wagon train at
the point where the main road crossed
the valley, and where was small
creek where the teamsters would halt to
water the teams Rushing down the
hill, and giving his orders rapidly, in
less time than it takes to write this
sentence his men were in line. Calling
out one of the men who was daring
scout and rider he gave him line:
Col HARRISON: Train attacked by federal
brigade of cavalry Can hold them but few
minutes. HEwsON,
Major Commanding, the - Virginia Cavalry
"Our lives and this wagon train de-
pend on you," was his parting word.
The gallant private salutcd, smiled,
gathered up hisreins and was off like an
John sA}|(Ss ID his men:
Men. Federal brigade four or FIVE
I fiznce|Q5I $rep4tl will strike this trai'~
Graham guardian., 1896-02-28

randa, watching with mournful pleasure
the playful antics of a three-year-old
baby girl.
Mother and daughter both recognized
him as he came into The gate and met
him half way down the yard Mrs.
Gregory burst into tears as she threw
her arms around him, and Janet held
on to his hand crying in silent joy and
sorrow.
Out of the hell of blood and strife
one only had come back to them, and
that the one they had least valued; but
now they knew in their hearts that
they were not like so many in the sun
ny Southland, left utterly bereaved, and
that God in his providence had spared
one who would be like a tower of ref
uge for the weary and shrinking souls.
That day Jonn gave up to rest and
sad but sweet communion, but no
longer The next morning at the
meager breakfast table John asked as
quietly as if he had only left home the
day before: "Wen, Mrs Gregory, what
is the condition of things here?"
Nearly everything gone, John, but
the land. Three or four old mules and a
half dozen of the older negroes are on
the place, and we have few dollars OF
hard money"
"All right, we will do famously."
He went to his old room, laid aside his
well-worn uniform, donned some of his
old clothes, laid aside nearly five years
before, and took hold of affairs vigor-
ously.
The few old negroes on the place were
overjoyed to see him, and fell into his
plans at once, and at noon he started
four plows, leading himself with Selim.
Mrs. Gregory said TO Janet that otter
noon, smiling through tears: My dear,
John is the grandest man have ever
known, and, best of all, he don't lrnow
it."
John plowed, and planted, 2
vigorously, early and late: he
To be cor
Graham guardian., 1896-02-28

lRer threatened.
trcrcst of the hi
federals reach,
deployed skirIf
The federals,t
in front where tk
make a complete sts
tie confused and felk
yards and seemed unt
advance or retreat.
invaluable to the co.
gav9 Them few minute
every minute was of pricS,
John calculated that Col.
should reach him in thirty -rniilu.
For fifteen or twentyminutes desultory
skirlnish was carried on, and John
proiitcd by it to halt the wagons and
mount q hundred or SO of the drivers on
wagon horses, which. asided largely to
his effective forces. The federals hav-
ing apparntly concluded that no large
force could be in their front, now raised
cheer and advanced rapidly, but were
met with such a heavy and well directed
fire that they commenced falling back.
A half mile away, John saw the men
in gray riding rapidly To the rescue, and
pointing his saber toward them To en-
courage his men, gave the word,
''Chargel" Like an avalanche, the Nir-
ginians went down the hill, and the fed
erals, already demoralized by their
warm reception where they had counted
on easy booty, without waiting to feel
the full force of the confederate on
slaught broke away in wild retreat,
hotly pursued by the now triumphant
confcderates.
After half hours hot pursuit and pick
ing up hundred prisoners, John rode
back up the valley to find Col llardi-
sons veterans and Gen. Stuart himself
awaiting him at the creek ford.
The general met him banteringly:
'Ah, major, you sent us an invitation
to fight, and it turns out a horse race.
really believe you were afraid that we
would keep you from your eolopel's
commission and hence would not wait
on u.s.
'To tell you the exact truth, general,
when wrote that note, was very much
afraid that the only chance you would
have to do anything for me would be to
bury me-"
''Well, it was narrow squeak" more
gravely replied the debonair young gen.
eral. However, miss is as good as a
mile. Let us ride on, Hardison; this
young gentleman is able to take care of
himself"
Graham guardian., 1896-02-28

are getting our range SO accurately, let
us bury our dead and follow the col
umns"
Two soldiers brought out the dead
man wrapped in a blanket and laid the
body in the shallow grave, the chaplain
read the burial service while the plung-
ing shots of the enemy's cannon were
throwing dirt all over them, and hasti-
ly mounting, the little detachment rode
off after the retiring army.
Graham guardian., 1896-02-28
"sleeps At chickamauga,n sadly

'Sleeps at Chickamauga," sadly
terrupted the general.
Mrs. Gregory and Mrs. Lanvale?"
"At home, both well in body, but sad
ly distressed"
John saw that the general was very
much grayer, and seemed to have aged
greatly, and he felt keenly for the be-
reaved father. AS neither of them had
taken breakfast, they went in together.
John learned that the general had come
into Richmond on military bnsincssand
would only be thOre couple Of days
They had long and anxious conference
together. The general had hunted up
the federal lieutenant and had written
ont his statement before witnesses, and
this statement he had sealed and sent to
his wife only to be opened in case Of
his death.
He was vastly pleased that John had
done SO well in the service, and when
John rather sadly said: n
"While it is, of course, a personal
qualification, it does seem hard that
these things should come to lonely
man like me, to whom they can be Of
no possible benefit, and miss so many
good men who have homes and families
to share in their honors."
''You are wrong about that. John.
These things have not come to you by
chance, but because you have earned
them. You have more friends than y0u
imagine, and you are member Of my
family, in affection, if not in blood and
if we lose sight of you again it win be
your fault, not ours"
Johns eyes glistened, but he said
nothing, only in his heart there was
deeper thankfulness than when he re
ceivcd his promotion.
just before they parted, after arrang-
ing for correspondence, the general
said to him: 81 am going to say to you
what would not say to any other per-
son. / believe our cause is lost, but we
can yet do our duty. The chances are
that neither of us will survive this des-
perate struggle, but if ] fall, and you
escape, leave my wife and daughter to
your care, and do this knowing it is a
heavy burden to put on young man,
but you have no other ties and know /
Ssiii u JOb'
The young man was deeply touched.
''lf God spares my life, Your wife and
daughter shall be to me a sacred charge;
but ! hope we shall be permitted to
work together for their good"
81 hope so, but fear not" responded
the general.
The general went his way and John
returned IN hiS command
Then came the terrible year, 1864.
Everywhere the conflict became more
desperate. The confcdcrates, vastly out
numbered, fought with the snllenncss of
despair, winning frlitlcss victories at a
bloody cost in men that could not be
replaced. At Trevillians S, John won his
colonelcy, and grew in favor steadily
with his superiors and with his ~
ment. To look at his bronzedg
grave mien and heavy beard
would have supposed him tbr
in years that he really V9r
III a.
Graham guardian., 1896-02-28

We buy as low as we can; that's
business sense.
We sell as low as we can; that's
progressive sense.
You buy as low as you can;
that's common sense.
You buy of us; that's dollars and
cents for both of us.
We are Offering shoes at cost.
Call and we will give you a bar
gain.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-02-20

By virtue of an order and decree of the
Orphans Court, of Butler county, Penn "a,
To the uuder,igL ed, John n. Young, Adm'r,
cum testamepto annexo Of John Young, late
of Winfield township. Butler county Pa,
decd, directed, l will! offer for sale at
public vendue on the premises, on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, d. 1896,
at one o'clock p. In. of said day, eighty
acres, more or less, of land, situate in said
township, county aud state, bounded by
and adjoining lands of Mangel's heirs on
the north. bounded by aud adjoining lands
of Henry Doerr on the east, bounded by
and adjoining land of P. Heck on the
south, and bounded by and adjoining lands
of Henry and others ON the west; about
fifty acres thereof cleared, feIced and
under good state of cultivation, balance
climber laud, we'll watered, good frame
house and barn and out buildings, and
good orchard theron, and located within
less thana mile from Saxon Station, ON
Butler branch of West Penn r. R.; title
good.
TERMS OF SALE One third of the pur-
chase money to be paid when the sale is
confirmed by the Court and the residue in
two equal annual payments thereafter
with interest from confirmation of sale,
and to be secured by bond and mortgage
with usual clauses of waiver and commits
sions.
JOHN n. Young,
Admir- Cum testamento annexo,
0fJoHN Young, decd,
Carben Black 2. 0.
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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-02-20
Executors Sale.

By virtue of decree OF the Orphan s
Court of Butler county the undersign ed
executor of the will of Robert Love dec d
will offer at public sale on the premises in
Clinton twp, Butler county, Penn'a., on
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2lst, 1896,
at O'Clock p. m, the following described
real estate 0f sLid decedent, situated in
Clinton twp, Butler county, Pa, bounded
on the north by lands of George Maizeland,
on the east by lands of Gibson heirs on
the south by lands Of Joha Love and on
the west by lands of Neibert and Seton
containing sixty four acres, more or les,
mostly cleared and in good state of Guilt
VatiOn.
TERMS-One third Of purchase money
in hand on confirmation of sale by the
Court, balance in two equal annual install
ments with interest deferred payne ents
to be secured by bond or mortgage.
JoHR 5. LOVE- EXT.
Riddles Y Roads, Pa.
w n Hran1nn AttV
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-02-20

By virtue of an order and decree of the Or
phans Court in and for Butler county, Pa,
/, the undersigned, administrator of the
estate Of Anna Mary Kelly, late of the town
ship of Middlesex, county and State afore-
said deceased, will offer for sale at public
vendue on the premises, on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, A. D. 1896.
At l O'Clock p. NJ. OF said day, eighteen
acres of land, more or less, situated in the
township, county and State aforesaid.
bounded and described as follows: On the
north by lands of David Parks, on the east
by lands of YIN. A. Mahan, ON the south
by lands of same and on the west by lands
of Mahan and Marshall; mostly cleared
with small frame dwelling house aud sta
BILE. water we'll and fruit trees thereon, sub
ject however To an oil and gas lease there
of ,uLler which q small producing oil well
has been drilled. The royalty OF oil and
gas accrueing under said lease after the
sale will go to the purchaser Of the land.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash on delivery of
deed.
j. n. FULTON. Admir- of
Anna Mary Kelly, decd.
Flick p. o. Butler Co., Pa.
L MCJUNKIN. Atg'V for Admir- of Estate.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-02-20
Executors Notice.

Robert HARRISON, decd, late of Middlesex
twp, Butler Co., Pa, having been gr ranted
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 tu
ROBERT S. HARRISON, and
MARY II. HARRISON, Exr's,
BakerstOwn, p. o.,
Allegheny Co., Pa.
Ralstou d Greer, Ati'ys.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-02-20

as you have proved taat you know how
to be never ask questions. However, /
will answer you. ] locked the door be-
rause / do not wish you to get out of
this room. "
Il won't be locked in here with you.
am respectable girl. -
NO one doubts ii. You need not get
excited. am not going TO hurt you in
any way.
Then why have you brought me in
herei''
Simply to keep you here till-well,
say till 70 O'Clock. That is about two
hours. Do you mind?"
Yes, 1 do mind. 1 won't be kept in
here alone with you for two hours. "
You amuse me. How will You pre-
vent it?''
Lucette bit her lip, but said nothing.
She saw that there was no help for her.
She might scream, Of course, but Mrs
Remsen and Dora had gone out before
Emily. She and Mr.. Mitchell were
alone in the apartment. She might at
tract the attention of the janitor or of
people in the street. As this idea occur
red TO her she glanced toward the win
dow Mr. Mitchell OWNED her thoughts
in a moment.
Don't try screaming, Lucette," said
he, "for if you do will be compelled
to gag you. You will find that very un-
comfortable for two hours.
will you tell me why you wish to
keep me here?"
Il thought I did tell you. The fact
is, do not wish You to do that little
GRAND Of yours
Il don't understand you.
"Oh, yes, you do. You are not such
fool as all that, Now, my girl, you
may as well bow to the inevitable
Make yourself comfortable till -. Read
the paper if you wish. There is an in
teresting account Of the murder case
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-02-20


at 10 o'clock a. IN, expose TO public sale
on the premises in Butler, Butler county,
Pa, the following described real estate,
late the property of Lelle Butler, decd,
to-wit: All that certain lot of ground
situate in the Borough of Butler, B7tler
county, Pa, bounded and described as
follows: On the north by lot of--
Springer, on the east by an alley, on the
south by lot OF aenry Forcht, formerly
Hewitt. and on the west by Second street
being fifty feot front on Second street and
extending baca in an easterly direction
the same width one hundred and sixty feet
IN ore or less, to the aforesaid alley, with
two story frame dwelling house. frame
stable and Outbuildings thereon erected.
which said lot OF ground is subject to the
estate and rights nf F. Z Butl-r, the sur
viving husband of said decedcnt, As tenant
by courtesy, and will be sold subject to said
estate
TERMS UF SALE -One-third cash on
approval of salu by the Court, and the ba.
ance in two equal annual pay ments, secur
ed by jud cement bond and mortgage on
the premises, bearing interest, ana With an
attorneys commission ot . per cent for col
lection, vita option on part "f purcha er
To pay cash.
f. L. BUTLER, Admir-,
Butler, Pa
= -
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-02-20
Where Culture Failed.

After years of application,
With a masters touch acquired,
She resumed her humble station,
Music mad, ambition fired.
Something simple, she reflected,
Would most tickle her relations.
Consequently she selected
Home, Sweet Home"-with variations.
When they came to hear her play,
Ere its last run died away,
6pake her father, coaxing slow,
"That is fine, we will allow, dear.
And well done, we're sureI but, now,
dear,
Play us something that we know"
--Truth
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-02-20

Letters OF administration on the estate
Of John f. Il. Stehle, deo'd, late of Batter,
Butler ca, Pa, having been granted to
the undersigned, therefore all persons
knowing themselves indebted to said
estate will please make speedy payment
and those having claims against the same
can =. Ss0nt them duly authenticated for
settlement to
LENA N. STEHLE, Adm'x,
Frank Kobler, Atty Butler, Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-02-20
The Usual Way.

His love was q lass who, night and morn,
MIXED o COW with a crumpled horn,
And though the loyer was tattered and torn
She vowed she would never leave him torlorn.
But the squire rode by in his one horse shay
And fell in love with the rustic fay.
BE was old, but rich, and the tattered jay
Figured second best man on her wedding day.
Truth.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-02-20
No. 8

at present, Go home, and ps sure Sog
keep still tongue in your head, Xpu
have done enough mischief already"
Haven't done any good? I think
you are very mean.
"Yes, you have done some good. But
you will find that in this world one
failure counts against three successes.
Remember that. -
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-02-20
Administrators Notice.

Letters of adminstrat ton or the estate
of Mrs. Annie Mary Kelly, late Of Middle
sex twp, Butler Co, Pa, decd, having
been granted 10 the undersigned, therefore
all peisons knowing themselves indebted
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-.
L. McJUNKIE, Lsnl Flick, p. o.
Atty. Butler. Co., Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-02-20
Executors Notice,

Letters testamentary on the estate of
Frank q. McGrew, decd, late of Prospect
borough, Butler Co. Pa. having been
granted to the undersigned. all persons
knowing themsolves 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, 1896-02-20

He vowed that his love would be changeless
and true,
Surviving man 3 oft shifting humors;
Yet in spite of his protests she lost him. he
few :,
On the day that he saw her in boomers.
Washington Star.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-02-20
Sunday Morning.

Aunt Dorothy-How many command
ments are there, Johnnief
Johnnie (glibly)-Ten.
Aunt Dorothy-And now, suppose you
were to break one of them?
Johnnie (tentatively)-Then there'd be
nina Truth
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-02-20

Lost

"Py Jove, left my purseunder my pill.
lowli
"Oh, well, your servant is honest, isn't
sheS''
"That's just it. She'll take 1t right up
to my wifer'-Tit-B Bits.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-02-20
A Pecan to the Pumpkin.

A Pecan to the Pumpkin.
How dear to my heart
Is the old yellow punpliinl
When orchards are barren
OF stuffin for pies,
When peaches and apples
Have both been a failure,
And berries OF no kind
Have greeted our eyes,
How fondly we turn
To the fruit Of the cornfeldI
Only fools these despise.
The old yellow pumpkin,
The mud covered pumpkin,
The big bellied pumpkin
That makes such good pies.
Louisville Democrat.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-02-20
The Old Story.

Break, break, break,
Thou ten dollar bill, and feel
For tits sure token that being once broken
Thouilt never come bacfeto me.
New York World.