Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-01-14
Prospect Once More.
Repeat it softly that:

Repeat it softly that:
Bones" Morrow and Deacon" Hueter
have been wondering what Joe Costly
means by not reporting the events oftener.
Assessors Shaffer of the borough and
Shannon of the township have completed
their labors, and made full and satistac-
tory return to the County Commissioners.
CT. Newman is selling fruit trees of all
descriptions for reliable firm. We be-
lieve Charlie is also candidate for collec-
tor at the coming primary.
T. 81. Boehm and accomplished daugh-
ter, Hattie, returned recently from visit
to Pittsbu-g friends K. Henshaw and
Da7y Allen kept the hotel in splendid or
der during their absence.
Sam thought i. was good and Charlie
liked it too, so the next time they go for
Christmas tree they will rub on prickly ash
juice.
The different Sunday Schools had very
excellent and appropriate exercises during
the holidays.
Fin. Hillman recently went into the
trapping business, and caught one OF those
sweet sented animals, know as skunks.
Tin str9hed it with ten-foot pole, as he
thought distance lends euchantmsnt."
Brave BOY.
Lester Stoughton and Curtis Grossmgn,
two OF our bright young men, have gone
to State College. Belletoute. tn take a
course IN the Creamery department.
Several of our young me2 attended the
recent soelal and hop at JOha Burry's, east
of town, ana report very interesting time.
Rev. Stahlman of the Lutheran Church
announces communion services Tor Sunday,
Jan. II, with the usual preparatory services
Saturday, at 1920.
We have often heard of snake and bear
stories, but Charlie Henshaw now comes
forward with rabbit story that makes
Coon Miller shake his head in doubt. Chas
says he lately shot a rabbit, which after
the head and shoulder had been shot off,
weighed 4S pounds.
Charlie Hueter says he knows four bright,
intelligent young ladies who would like to
see their names in print. All right Charlie,
but Hattie Boehm, Bertha Heyle, Clara
Lepley and Louise Miller will pull your
whiskers out for telling me.
While Charles Weig.e was csrpentering,
recently, ne ran rusty spike into his foot,
which was very sore for awhile.
John Welgle, Esq. was caller at the
county seat, not long since, on business
connected with the estate Of Mrs. McClel-
land, decd.
Asa Heyl is the most accommodating
little man in town, and won't let motion
die for lack of second. Asa lie in ambush
for Cooper, some time.
Miss Dixon of Toronto, Canada, has
been the guest of John Robbery and fami
ly for several weeks.
The Luther League has elected officers
for the next term as follows: Pres. ". E.
Cooper; V. Pres. Asa Heyl; Sec. Pearl
Boeam; Treas. Bertha Shstfer. 1t is hard
ly necessary To say that they fill their po-
sitions with grace and efficiency.
q. l.. Pyle had public sale on the Ro-
bert Kennedy farm, Jan. 2, and will leave
the farm this coming spring.
Bert Robbery says that # Silas Kissick
will quit teasing him about holding a cer-
tain young lady on g horse for ride, he
will call him uncle for ten years. Silence
now, Sile.
We have bucket brigsdes and jug brig
rades, and woe unto the cider that Is
found out in the yards, for verify the boys
will find it.
The young folks east of town had social
at Thomas DOddS' not long since, and
Clarence and his sister mads it very pleas
ant for their companions.
Little Willie Langherst, who was shot in
the leg couple of months ago, wasn't able
to be cut during the holidays, and his Sun
day School com panions made fine little
Christmas tree in his room for him, and of
course, Willie was much pleased and
cheered y this act OF kindness.
Os Shaffer, Newt Riddle, Todd Forester
and John Roth have organized q "Big
Four" CLUB, and meet nc one knows where
The object is to promote the growth of
bachelors. Billie Henshew and David
Ian intend to hand in their names Bill
lie is 70 ce solicitor, whil5 Dsvy is just to
be :. silent member.
TIE new band under Prot. J. B. Ed
mundson is coming along finely, while the
old organization under Prof. 9. Weigle
- a.~.lnR- -snnle- -high-graie music these
The Winter Term of the Acade my tegan
Jan. 9th with 80 stglaHts. Prof Rogers
is good teacher ard the Spring Term will
be well attended.
The partnership formed by Kissick, Nc
Gowan, Forester and Kincaid for trapping
rabbits has been dissolved till next game
season, when it will be revived.
JOE Costly.