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The record-union., 1897-09-04
REVIEW OF TRADE
AND FINANCE.
Previous Activity in All Lines of
Business Maintained.
Some Merchants Report the Largest VOL
ume for August on Record.

Western Iron and Steel Mills Have
Enough Orders to Keep Them
Busy the Balance of the Year
Depressing Effect Of the Coal
Miners Strike on the Industrial
Situation.
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SPECIAL
RIBBON ITEM.

Changeable Taffeta Ribbon,
with a double Roman border. Col
orings in the new green, purple,
blue and reds. Special for Satur-
day, 7:3o a. m.
The record-union., 1897-09-04
Gzlil ,E;S!I!ls ssSS!D
IRibbon=Edge Plates.

White Plates, with open lace
work rims, through which 1t IS
the fad to draw narrow colored
ribbons and then use for bread,
cake or fruit. Size = inches dia-
meter, 1oc; Oh inches, 18c; also
square shapes
The record-union., 1897-09-04
Syringes.

Rubber Syringes can be pur-
chased at almost any price, but 1t
is the quality that is the test
whether the price is really low or
not. Our syringes are right in
quality and will give the very
best of satisfaction. The prices
are the lowest for goods OF stand
ard makes.
Bulb Syringes 75c.
Fountain Syringes, 3 quarts,
.0Oc.
Combined Water Bottle and
Fountain Syringe, 3 quarts, ST IS.
The record-union., 1897-09-04
IGentlenen'S
Black NeCkWear.

We have just received a new
line of Black Silk and Satin Neck
wear from one OF the leading East
ern manufacturers who makes a
speciality of Black Neckwear.
The shapes are all right.
The qualities excellent.
The luster and finish good.
Tecks, Four-in-Hands, Club
Ties and Bows at 25c and soc
each, according to quality.
The record-union., 1897-09-04

Sir Edgar Vincent, it is said, will
soon resign his office as Governor of
the Imperial Ottoman Bank at Com
stantinople
The record-union., 1897-09-04
Enaneled
Iron Bedstead.

These beds present a clean, neat
appearance, and cost but little
more than the ordinary wooden
bedsteads. They have many merits
to recommend them. Fancy de-
signs, brass trimmed, complete
with castors, and with comfortable
woven wire mattress attached.
Size 4 feet 6 by 6 feet. Price $40
each.
Wool Soap SC. Large cakes Of
superior quality Securing Soap SC.
King of Soaps &C.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-07
The New Officers.

Monday was rather 9 field day about tn,
! Court House The new officers were al
here by noon, and they and the applicants
for appointments and the pensioners made
quite e crowd about the building.
The new County Commissioners, John
Mitchell, Harmon Seaton and D Il. Sut-
ton we're sworn in, and then appointed }.
| c. Kiskaddon and L Z. Shira clerks, and
Geo. E. Robinson, Counsel, at salary OF
$3.50 a year. Mr. Seat0n viii board at the
Park, azd Mr., Sutton and his wife will
also board till April 1st when they VIII
occupy their house in the 1st ward, Ex-
Commissioners Mccullough and Wilson
have gone back TO their homes.
Sheriff Dcdds moved into the jail build
ing Monday. and will retain Kuhn Camp
bell as Deputy, for the present. Elk Sheriff
Campbell has moved to his farm near Mt.
Chestnut. He left the jail in good shape,
and had dinner ready for the prisoners,
that day.
Register and Recorder Adams has rent
ed a house on the West side, and VIII
move into it next week. He will retain
Ezra Brugh as Clerk
Prothonotary Thompson has rented q
room and will board for the present, and
Prothonotary Seatcn will assist him in
the office.
Treasurer Harper moved into his house
or ". North st. TWO weeks ago He
needs no assistance, and will run his Office
himself. Ex-Treasurer Martin has moved
to his farm in Buffalo twp.
County Clerk Meals lives in Butler. His
daughter Miss Bernice will assist him in
the office,
Adam Kamerer will continue as Janitor
for the present. There are quite a num-
Der OF applicants fo- the position.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-07
THE DUTCH TREAT

On Monday evening last there took place
at the Villard House, what is known as
Clutch Treat" or Deutehe Bewirthung
that is a treat paid for by all the partici-
pants. II was gotten up by Messrs Bow
SER Criswell, Sheriff Campbell, Kohler aud
others; and the members of the Bar, out.
going and incoming officers and Others
were invited,
About a hundred persons sat down 20
supper at O'Clock, and the exercises .g5re
opened by prayer by Rev. David Cugps.
The first toast was responded to By A.
g. Williams, in a song, he said, composed
by Joseph Criswell and entitled 1.-The Law
Yer Who Knew it ALI" Alex Russell! re-
sponded to Junior Members Of the Bar
John NJ. Thompson to tho Senior Mem
berS;' Judge McJ to the Judiciary"
Wm. 4. FOrquer to the Witness" Lev
McQuIssion to the Jury T. Q. Campbell
tn the Law" Joseph c. Vanderlin to the
Charge of the Court Newton Black to
the Verdict John Ii. Negley to the
Sentence" ". II. Lusk to the Fee"
J l. Kelly to the Costs Simeon Nixon
To the Outgoing Officers A. 7. Scott to
the "IucOmlng Officers ". D. Brandon
to "OuI Social Relations j. d. McJ IN
kin to "Our Hostess" d. e. Reiber to
"0ur Guests;' ?. ". Lowry to "Prospec.
tive and Retrospective; which closed the
speaking. A song had been given in the
meantime by Cyrus Harper entitled
Twenty Years Ago
The whole affair was one of unusual in
terest and pleasure and everything passed
of according TO program-except the alb
seuce of some from sickness or otherwise.
a motion as made by Mr.. Brandon that
a similar meeting be held this time every
year, if possible, which was adopted. A
resolution commendatOry of the hostess Of
the Willard House was offered by J. D.
AeJunkin and passed. These are some
but not ali of the many interesting features
of the first "Dutch Treat" held in this
county and the probabilities are that being
Hog started they will he continued.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-07
NEIGHBORHQoD NOTES.

Two Mercer county farmers had battle
with pitchforks one day last week. The
dispute wss regarding the owners ship OF q
cu.tivator, one man lad bis cheek and ear
lacerated. The other was arrested.
At Somerset Pa. on the oath ul;. the
Roddy boys were convicted Of murder in
the first degree. Their defense was al
aibi; 10 the charge Of tolturing au old man
TO make him give up his money. The old
man was so seriously injured that he died
soon after.
An unusually sad affair happened in
Rockland twp Venaago Co. the day be-
fore Christmas The father was away at
work and the mother was at the house OF
a neighbor. when smoke was seen issC-
ing from the rcot OF their house. The
neighbor who got there first rushed up
stairs and found one little girl lying on 4
bed half Sutfocated, he saved her. Then he
looked and called for the othe three girls
but coul & not find them. After the fire
the bones of the three children were found
in place where closet had been under
the stairs 1t is supposed that in their
fright they all ran in there. 1t is indeed
pititul that some one did not think Of look
ing into the closet.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-07


self through the breast last Thursda '
morning, aud died almost instantly.
Harry Conway Of this county had his
right leg crashed and broken and was
otherwise terribly inj1rad By the fall Of a
crane in boiler works ct Marietta, 0.
last Monday.
The tra1nmen of an extra freight train
on the ShenangO had an interesting ex-
perience a few nights ago.
Near Euclid the train broke 10 two. The
signal was given and the front cad pulled
ont lively until the rear end could be stop
ped. Trainman Smith, near the rear OF
the front end, suddenly noticed that the
rear end had broken in two and that seven
or eight cars, without person on them.
were rushing down the grade after the
front end.
Smith signaled the engineer and then
his lantern went out. Perkins saw the
signal and pulled the throttle wide open,
for grim death was in hot pursuit. In a
few minutes ths speed became terrific and
IS miles an hour was the clip as the train
shot through the little coal settlement at
Oneida. The engine ehugged and bang
ed and on short curves the outside wheels
churned the air, coming down on the track
again with a vicious jar. fountain of
fire poured out of the stack and switch
lamps few by like meteOrs. The front
section now parted and a rev terror was
added, while loose cars behind came on
like demons.
As all railroad men know, empty cars
will overtgke locomotive and just below
Oneida crash told everyone on bord that
the race was over. Perkins shut off steam
but the train S momentum carried it five
miles, showing that the speed was terrific
Finding that no one was killed, they ex-
amined the train. 1t was in six pieces
and IA draw heads were crushed.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-07
Tours 10 California.

California has been most iitLingly term
ed the 'Itally Of America" All the deli
cious balm, the cloudless sky, and the rich
verdure of the great European peninsula
are duplicated in this sunny land of the Pa
cifc. Here nature basks in the sunshine
of her own beauty; and here she has estab-
lished her own sanitarium, where eternal
sping inspires everlasting youth. With
the snow mantled peaks OF the Sierras up
on the one hand, the calm Pacific with its
soft breezes upon the other, and a veritabla
paradise OF flowers, fruits, and plants be-
tween, man can find AID needs no lovelier
land. TO visit such q country is q priYi-
lege, blasting.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
recognizing the need Of more comfortable
and pleasant way of crossing the continent
inaugurated q series of annual tours TO
California running through train OF Pull
man palace cars from New \ Ork TO che Pa
cifc Coast, and stopping at the principal
points of interest en- route. The great
popularity of these tours demonstrates
the wisdom OF the movement.
For the season OF 1897 three tours have
been arranged to leave New York, Philadel>
phia, and Pittsburg, January n, February
"a, and March 27.
The first tour will run direct to San.
DlbRO VIA Dl. LUul5 alu tuC Dtuld =
Route, and return from San Francisco via
Salt Lake City, Denver, and Chicago, al
lowing five weeks in California.
The second touer viii run via the Nam
moth Cave ard New Orleans tc San Diego,
stopping at the 'Cros5ent City" during the
Mardl Gras Carnival. This tour will return
via Salt Lake City, Denver, Omaha, and
Chicago, allowing four weeks in California.
The third tour will run vie Chicago, Den
yer, and Salt Lake City, allowing pas
sengers to return by regular trains via Of
different routes within llne months.
All these tours, either going or coming,
will pass through the famous Colorado
region, Glenwood Springs, LeadYille, and
the Garden Of the Gods.
Rates from all points on the Penna
Railroad System east OF Pittsburg: First
tour, $3l0; second tour, $3.50; third tour,
$2l0 round trip and $50 one way.
For detailed itineraries and other inior-
nation, apply at ticket agencies, special
booking offices, or address George W.
Boyd, Assistant Gen sral Passenger Agent,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-07
PERSONAL.

5. P, Hays of Middlesex twp. was il
town, Monday.
John Hildebrand went on to Lancaster
/ Go. Monday night, TO attend the iunera
/ Of his sister,
Bert Inman and Lille Bishop OF Evan:
City were married at Cumberland, Nd.
las- week.
I Geo. B. Cross of Freeman, Kansas,
writes Us, Eve are having hue winter,
and an abundance of corn
C. y. Boyd and wife were at MarkletOn,
last week where Mrs. Boyd's father, Rev.
Burr EFT was lying sick.
John Findley's three sons, ". &. aud
Don, Of New York, and Norman o. State
College. passed the holidays at home.
Miss Lizzie Damn Of Z. Jefferson St,
who had very delicate surgical operation
performed on her eye for stabismus (cross
ey el by DR.. Hunt of Butler, has July re-
covered.
Mrs. Johnson (nee Barnhsrt) who died
at her home IN Buffalo twp. teT weeks
ago. was one of the few persons on earth
who lived to nurse and play with great
great grand child.
Miss Minnie McCandless of Center twp.
and Miss Deina Bard OF Centervllie were
elected teachers for the Butler schools,
vice Misses McCandlcss and Black who
resigned.
IN. Painter and W. r. Murrin have
formed a partnership IL the legal Luainess.
which will be known as Painter d MuITln,
with office in Diamond block. They are
both well known attorneys.
VI. Anderson and Miss Nicholas Of
Mars. were Clerk Meals first victims in
the marriage liseuse department. They
also have the distinction of being the first
couple to take out license in this county
in 1897.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-07
The Gas Rates.

On Monday Of last week the gas compa-
MES o. this town announced 50-per cent
advance in rates for gas burned by meter
and 25-per cent. advance in the rates b Y
the month, the charge for cook stoves to
be the same the year round. Indignatio n
meetings were held in League aad Wuller
halls, Thursday evening and committees
appointed to wait upon the managers of
the companies. They would do nothing
and last night well attended meeting was
held in the Court House, at which it was
Stated that a new company would put in a
plant here and supply gas at reduced rates
if a 1000 subscribers or patrons could be
secured Tor five years; aud committee oil
five for each ward was appointed to secure
these subscribers, and also make list of
all persons willing to shut off gas and put
IT. Goa! by the lst of March. Another com
mttee OF five was appointed to see wheth-
or tho lato Supreme Court decision regard :
ing the charges Of the water companies
also applies to gas companies, and the
meeting adjourned to meet ut the call of
the President.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-07
The New Life Option Policy
and EndoWm ent Bond,
Issued by the
NATIONAL LIFE OF VERMONT

The best Insurance in the World.
BECAUSE
IT grants solid protection upon mu.
tual plans at the lowest guaran-
teed cost.
IT is Immediately payable on proof
of death, or, also, if Bond, at the
end of the specified term.
Ip is incontestable after two years
from date or issue.
IT is automatically non-forfeitable,
after three years, for face amount.
liz guarantees NEST liberal, endorsed
cash, paid-up and extended insur-
ance values.
IT is collateral for loans with the
Company up to the limit secured
by the guaranteed cash value.
IT participates in surplus distribu-
tions, as elected by the holder, and
allows him all the usual methods
Q! surplus adjustment known to
insurance
IT places no restrictions on residence
or travel.
IT is economical, incontestable, non
forleitable and adjustable-a poll
cy Of guarantees.
For further information address,
IRWIN & ARMSTRONG,
Box LA, Butler, Pc.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-07
Executors Notice.

Letters testamentaTy on the estate OF
Daniel Crcss, decd late of Consequences
ing twp, Butler county, Pa, having been
knowing themselves indebted to said es-
tate will please make immediate payment
and any having claims against said estate
will present them duly authenticated for
settlement to
ALEX. STEWART, EXT.
w. d. BRANDON, Atty. Prospect, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-07
". c, FINDLEY, Atty.
* office of Application for Incor
pOratiOn,

In the Court of Common Pleas for the
County OF Butler.
Notice is hereby given that an applica-
tion will be made to the said court on the
23d day of January A. d. 1897 at o'clock
P. NJ. under the Corporation Act of one
Thousand eight hundred and seventy four, "
and supplements thereto, by J Il. Trout
man, Joseph Hartman, VIM. Campbell, l
j. McCandless, a. C. Anderson, and J. S.
Jack, for the Charter of an intended incor-
poration to be called The Butler Board Of
Trade the character and object Of which is
for the encouragement and protection OF
trade and commerce, and for the purpose
to have, possess, and enjoy all the rights,
benefits, and privileges conferred by said
act and lis supplements.
IRA MCJUNKTY
LEVI NJ. WISE,
Solicitors.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-07

There will be meeting of the policy
holders of the Butler County Mutual Fire
Insurance Co., Tuesday, Jan. r. 1897, he
tween the hours of l and 2 o'clock P. NJ
at the Office of the Secretary, 126 E. JefTer
son St, Butler, Pa, for the purpose o
electing Board of Directors for the ensu
ing year.
By order of the President.
Attest: WIN, IRVINE, Pres.
l.. S MCJUNKIN, SEC'Y.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-07
1897. =

1897.
-How's your cold
81, 81. 7,7,7,7 7.7,7,7.
Go, e. will attend McKinley's Insug
urat;nr
10 boys made a great noise last
Thursday night, and they shot old go full
of holes.
-1fyou see quiet man wearing loud
necktie you will know that he got Christ
mas gift.
A postofice called Stanford has been
established in this county with Edward Fl.
Sheidemantle as P. u.
A set OF the STANDARD American En-
cyclopedis, SO we'll advertised in our COL
umns this week, can be seen at this office.
S. G. Purvis d Co, started their own
electric light plant last week with about
80 lamps. The mill has been running
night turns about half the time since Au-
gust last.
On Sunday OF last week at noon the
mercury stood az 80; next morning at day
break it stood st Zero, and at noon, Mon
day, at 80 again. No wonder we are all
sneezing and wheeling.
The winter term Of the Butler Collie
giate Institute began in the Wick bull ding
Main st. Tuesday Two, three, four and
six year courses of study, also Vocal and
Instrumental music.
Our most welcome exchange "The
Mannheim Sentinel passed its 5lst mile
stone last week, and started into the sd
year of its useful and prosperous exist
ence. Congratulations, Ensminger, aud
here's to your 102nd birthday.
AT n sale near Renfrew the other day
common cows sold at $45, ordinary horses
At s95 second handed buggies at $50, and
oats al 81 cents bushel If you have
some stuff you want to get rid of make
sale In the county. Sheriff Campbell was
offered about half what his stock are worth
ct his sale few days ago
AT the last meeting of John Fl. Ran
dolph Post 404, G. A. r. of Prospect the
following officers were elected for 1897.
P G, James L Mckee; 5 G, Henry Heyl
JVC c, Dodds; Chaplain, Jonn Weigle;
Q n, William Morrow; o D, Jacob Nicely;
OG, W F allsgher; o S, j Cooper
d.. to state Encampment T Il Hoon.
--Tuis is the ssis)n of special sales.-T
81. Burton Announces that he will inaugu-
rate the greatest bargain sale ever held in
Butler; Stein & Son and Mrs Zimm erman
announce special sales; Messrs Bickel Hus-
elton ald Ruff & Son all offer bargains in
sho,s and Campbell d Templeton have a
10 day sale of furniture.
Harry Oliver of Pittsburg is said to
have made two millions on the recent deal
bet ysenl Crneg;e and Rockefeller for the
4ess5, iron hills or mines in Minnesota
CIrnsgie gets the range Cor fifty years aud
"a to transport the ore over the lakes on
Rockefeller cleaners. ald then TO Pitts
burg on the Butler q Pittsburg r.
We nov hsvs three candid stss for Boz
ough Collector Thomas Alexander, J. S.
Jack and Thomas Smith, but no names are
mentioned for Bugress, 0verseer or Auditor
and besides these these are six Council
men and five school directors to be elect
ed. The extra Councilman will be IN the
1st ward on account of the vacancy made
by the resign alton of Mr.. Tilton. The Re-
publican primary will occur on next Satur-
day q week-the 23d inst
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-07
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters Of ad-
ministration on the estate of Lavina Nc
Clelland, decd, late of Connoquenessing
twp, Butler county, Pa, have been grant
ed to the undersigned, therefore all per-
sols knowing themselves indebted to said
estate are requested TO make prompt set
clement, and those having claims against
the sape to present them duly authenti-
Gated for payment to
JOHN WEIGEL, Admr'.,
S F. BOwsER, Atty. Prospect, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-07
Board Of Trade.

At meeting of the Board held on Mon
day evening the 2sth ult, every member
except one was present and the board
organized by electing j. II. Troutman
President, Jos. Hartman and Peter Shenck
Vice Presidents; Ira McJunkin, Secy;
and WIN. Campbell Treasurer. Ira Nc.
Junkin and L. NJ. Wise were appointed q
committee to draft charter
which will be applied for on the 23inst.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-07
2. d w. Excursions.

Commencing Saturday Jan, 9 round
trip tickets will be sold from Butler to
Allegheny via the P. d W. every Saturday
until further notice, at fare one way By
round trip ticket, good going on trains
leaving Butler at 2.55 and 6.05 p. m. and
good returning on special train leaving
Allegheny at 11.30 p. m, Butler time.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-07
CHURCH NOTES.

Rev. Collins will conduct Evangelist c
meetings on Sunday next-morning an d
evening. The services begin with 20 min :
utes OF song service-pentecosta hymns
Rev. W. A. Brown will preach in Beth
any Reformed Church next Sunday Mt
ii a IN. and p. m.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-07
Pants that Fit.

Made of goods that wear, and
keep their shape We are turning G
them out by the hundreds and the
values are 80 far ahead of anything
you ever saw, the goods themselves
30 perfect, so stylish, 50 thoroughly
up TO date, that much as we may
promise you will find more when
you get there
BUTLER PANTS Co.
l25 w. Jefferson St.--a block west
of Berg's Bank.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-07
Y. M. c. A,

The 4th number in the star course Fred
Emerson Brooks the California Poet and
J. Williams Macy will be given next
Monday Jan. 11th in our hall.
Reserved seats on sale Saturday noon.
Something unusually good will be given
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-07
LOCAL AND GENERAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS,

SPRING ANNOUNCEMENT
[Subject to Republican Primaries
Saturday, Jan. %, 1897, from to P. NJ
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.
JOHN S. JACK, of the Ist Ward.
THOMAS E. SMITH, of the fifth Ward.
THOMAS ALEXANDER of the 1st ward.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-07
ROB Roy, JAN. IA tn.

Music scholars wanted, at 1913
". Wayne st.
Oh Mamma -rou ought to see the
pig piles of childrens suits at HECK's
only Sl.25, you can't get the asme in
town for less than $3.50,
--latest styles ii dne Holiday
Goods AZ CLEELAND's Jowelry store
I25 S. Main st. Butler Pa
-Findley, of Butler will still be
at Mars on Saturday See him abou t
Crayons and Paintings and fine
frames. FINDLEY.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-07
NOTICE

Whereas my wife, Hannah E., has left
my bed and board without just cause OF
provocation, all persons are hereby notified
not to trust or harbor her on my account.
ISAIAH THOMPSON.
Butler, Pa, Dec IL, 1896.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-07
Notice to Stockhold er,

The annual meeting Of the Worth mu-
tual Fire ms. Co. to select officers for the
ensuing year will lie held in tie school
house at West Liberty, the second Satur-
day of January, 1897, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
JAMES HUMPHREY, Pres.
S. J. TAYLOR, Sec'y.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-07
SPECULATION
II i a SIOChs
L. b. JENKINS & Co, BROKERS
Dn,l- D,t11;rr

HEAT STOCKS
L. b. JENKINS d Co, BROKERS
No. III Park Building.
Cor. 5th., Avenue & Smithfeld St
Telephone 23s9. Pittsburs, fa.
Those of our friends who placed money
with US prior to December 10th, are now
enjoying THEN profits. All investments
are COW closed, making the second profit
ior the month Of December. The first was
Ii per cent and the second II per cant
after payment Of all expenses,
We pay profits l or three times per
month as soon as earned.
All our investments are most cGnsesva-
tive. Let US hear from you at once, as
the Markets are very active.
We invest any sum from $4,000 upwards.
Il. ID. JENKINS d Co