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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-05-07

One thousand and sixty persons
were killed in coal mines In Great
Britain during last year and sixty
five persons in metalliferous mines,
both numbers being above the yearly
average.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-05-07

About the first lie that liar or lover
tells is that he isn't tickle.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-05-07

Managerial Forethought.
ne-Why are theater entrances
lays made go wide and high?
e-1o let in the hats, of course.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-05-07

l6sr a., Topped free and permanently cured No ITS
0ssae.so Jay use Of DIR. kline's Great Nerve
SsSfs Free p trial bottle and treatise.
N " On kLlAE. 81 Arch ST, Philadelphia, Pc
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-05-07

Mrs.. WinsIow's ao0thlmg 1yrup
For children tcethng softcns the gums reduces nna
nation, aays pain, winl collie. :I bottle.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-05-07
SAVE YOUR EYES.


Columbian optical Co. make Spcctacles of all
kinds and III them your ey I'll s. 10th st. Omaha
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-05-07
Knew How 1t Was Him .e,f.

Heseman's Casnphor leo with GIycerlne.
The original and only genuine. Cures Chapped Hands
and ace, Cold Sores, &c CG Clark Co. .Haven.ck
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-05-07

Send for samples and prices to Hershey Elc
vator Co., Hershey. Nebraska.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-05-07

Vegetables never look as well as the pic
lures on the seed boxes.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-05-07

WHEN bilious or costive. eat Cascaret.
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed, l0c, 25c
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-05-20
NEW r. r. TIME TABLES
WEST PENN.

anew schedule went into effect, Mon
day. though but few changes are made
The afternoon train to Allegheny now
leavs Butler at 3 80 or ten minutes ear
lier. and the noon train at 11:15, or five
minutes earlier
The Sunday trains now leave at 7:3j
A. NJ and 500 p NJ
The weekday trains now leave Butler
at 6.25. 800, and Ills A NJ. and 2:3j
and sos r. NJ. 1t is the 6:25 and 2:3J
trains that connect for the East.
Trains leave Allegheny for Butler at
ZOO 900 and IL % A. M and $50 and
$40 p. III. the last one 40 minutes lat
er than heretofore, and makes the run
40.
The Sunday trains for Butler leave
the city at 7:25 and $50 Pm.
P. e. w. TINE TABLE.
The new time table on the p & w.
r. w in effect May 16 gives us better
service than any previous schedule.
There are five fast trains to Allegheny
and seven from Allegheny daily except
Sunday. Each of these trains make the
run in / hour and 30 to 40 minutes.
Two trains each way on Sunday.
Trains going North at 9:37 A. M. and
3.15 p. NJ, make close connections at
Foxburg for trains North on the ALE
gheny Valley r. r.
Trains leave for Allegheny at 6:25,
Sis, and 1905 A NJ, and 3:05 and $40
Pm. For the west at 8:15 A. NJ. and
3:4O Pm, For New Castle att 80 p. M.
The S:15 A. M and $40 and $40 P. NJ.
run daily including Sunday.
Trains going North now leave Butler
at 9:37 A. NJ and 3:15 and 7:10 p, M
the 9:37 and 3:15 trains connect at Fox
burg for Oil City
Trains arrive from the South and
West at OH and 9:32 A. Nj. and 1918,
3:05, 4:55, 703 and 800 P. M. and from
the North at 500 and 9:5J A. NJ. and
5.30P NJ
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-05-20
PERSONAL.

! P. s. FenneH of Clearfeld was in
town last week
Rep. Moore spent Saturday and Sun,
day in Butler 9"
Mrs Roberts of Washington Pa, is
the guest of Mrs. Oller
w. b McGeary has gone back "a
| Cambridgeboro.
| Catharine Terwilliger, Of Butler, has
been granted a pension.
Anaben Prior, of Fleeger has been
allowed pension.
Mrs. NJ. - Barnes formerly Of this
county is the matron of the Polk Asy-
| lum
James Blake. the old soldier of Frank
lin twp, visited friends in Butler, Sat
urday.
James G. Kennedy of Concord twp
| has moved to Butler and is living on W
| Fulton St
Rev. ]. NJ. Oliver was installed as
pastor of Muddycreek and Middlesex
churches Tuesday.
Mrs. D. E. Dale and daughter are
visiting DR.. Dale, an uncle Of D. E., at
LIE Monte Centre Co.
Frederick Ganter, father of Lewis,
now lives with his daughter, Mrs.
Thomas s. Thompson, at Carbon Cen
tire.
Newton Reed Of Buffalo twp, became
the father of twin boys last week, and
the neighbors called them Mckinley
and Hobart.
Mrs. Rosa Wagner, wife of Jno.
Wagner leaves Saturday for Germany,
to see her mother Mrs. Kohler, who
yet lives there
Jno. &. Ramsey of Evans City was
in town Thursday. Jno. has been
pumping for the Forest on Big Creek.
but he bought some production Thurs
day.
VIM. Gilghrist Of Moniteau, passed
Friday night in Butler. He started
for Butler early that morning but did
not reach town until toward evening,
on account of the landslideat Jamison-
vile.
Mrs Will Urey who had her foot
amputated at Mercy Hospital, some
weeks ago is doing well and is now
able to sit up The wound is healing
nicely. She is daughter of Robert
Brown of Clay twp.
William j. Mcconnell, who is well |
known as a temperance lecturer, be |
came suddenly deranged while 1ectur-
ing in Whitesyille, a small town seven
miles from Owensboro, KY, Monday |
evening. No cause for the loss of Nc |
Connells mind is given except over
work and nervous prostration.
J. s. Jack is representing the Como
quenessing Lodge and Clement En-
campment of Odd Fellows at the state
Convention at Williamsport, this week; |
F. L. Krause represents the Zelienople
lodge; L. d. Perrine is visitor; and
Glenn Wolford of Chicora represents
the lodge there, while his wife repre-
sents the Rebecca lodge. There are
100 lodges in the state and consequent
ly the convention is large one.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-05-20
OIL NOTES.

The purchasing agencies are paying
80 and 80 to-day.
EVANS CITY-Eisler 81 Cos, well on
the Marburger was drilled deeper Fri
day, without improvement; but was
shot yesterday and is rated at 100 bbls.
Quite a number of new locations have
been made there. May & Turner
well on the Ronemous is doing 120 bbls,
and No. / Young 80 bbls. Burke q
Co have 70 bbl, well on the the
Ronemous, and Greenlee & Root have
good producer on the c. Ramsey.
BIG CREEK-June & Co. have a 20
bbl well on the Knauff.
ROUGH RUN-The LIE Compte well
on the McElwee was drilled deeper and
increased to 10 bbls. an hour, their
Maysheim well was doing 125 bbls. a
day last week.
BUTLkR-Leibler & Shaffner struck a
20 bbl well on the old Leibler place
last Thursday.
Smith q Co have a small well on the
Mary Ritzert, near St Joe. McGill &
Go. have fair pumper on the Brown
heirs near Troutman.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-05-20
MEMORIAL DAY.
BUTLER, Pa, MAY 20. 1Ss

I BUTLER, Pa, MAY 90. 1897
! GENERAL ORDER No l.
I Having been appointed Chief Mar
/ shall of Memorial Day Parade, l hereby
! assume command and make the follow
/ ing appointments; Chief of Staff, w
I A. Lowry, Aids. Col w I. Mechling.
J. B. Black, Robert Story and II. z.
Wing; aids will report mounted at the
! Court House at II 80 p. III.
O. c. REDTC, Marshall
PROGRAM.
The column of parade will form. on 5.
Main St. right resting on Wayne, in
the following order.
BOYS Brigade and Drum Corps: Chief
Marshall. staff. Carriage with Orator of
the Day and Burgess. Grove City Brass
Band, Grove City College Cadets,
commanding): Co E. 10Th. Reg n. G.
P, Capt. Ira McJunkin commanding
Camp No. 145. L. Y. L. Col. Henry
Commander: Post No 105 G. A R.,
civil organization and carriages.
Column viii move north on Main st,
to North Cemetery, where the address
will Ee delivered and G, A. r. Servi-
ces will be held, if the weather is un-
favorable the address and services will
be held in the Court House.
The column will move at l p. m.
sharp, at which time all organizations
must be in position.
BY order of Chief Marshall,
O. c. REDIC.
w a Lowry, chief OF staff and Adj.
POsT No. 105, ATTENTION
Comrades will assemble at the Post
Rooms on Sunday evening May 23d, at
$50 sharp, in full uniform, to attend
the annual memorial services which
will be held in the S. S. Reformed
church. They viii also meet in their
rooms at 8 a. N. on Memorial Day and
1890 p. m. All donations Of flowers
should be left at Post room at 900 a. II.
May %.
W. 4. LOWRY, Adj.
Saturday May 20, viii be observed as
Memorial Day
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-05-20

NOTES


License Court will commence Tues
day June %: Monday. May 81 Is the
last day for filing applications.
Mrs. Jas. Fleeger has issued sum
mons in replevin against Fred Welgle
and -- Stauffer for a wagon ard
harness valued at $3.50.
| Mrs. Katie Schwaiger was adjudged
/ insane, and was taken to the asylum at
| Dixmont Pa for treatment.
Sheriff Dodds sold the old brick hotel
| in Saxonburg to Jos. Kohnfelder last
Friday for -, 300
John P. Pollock has registered as a
law student.
Wilson pleads guilty TO the robbery
of the Ramsey Bros store, bat may be
tried on the other charges.
The court rende ed an opinion in the
appeal of Bert McCandless VS. the Boro.
of Butler This was a stated case III
which Bert appealed from the payment
OF fine for the violation of borough
ordinance. The opinion directs Judg-
ment 10 be entered, with costs against
Bert.
Court for the trial of civil causes will
convene Monday. There are AZ cases
on the calendar.
LATE PROPERTY TRANSFERS.
VIM. Brown to W Smith 2 acres in
Forward for $106 ID.
Mamie Fisher TO Isabel Hines, lot in
Butler for $1,000.
Fl. J. Cantwell to Jas Bredin lot in
Butler for So, 800.
Minnie Stark to VIM Weckerley lot
in Saxonburg for ST. 100,
Geo w Hobaugh to NJ E Sutton lot in
Butler for $3.50
NJ S Bole to Sophia Stehle lot in But
Ter for $40.
Emma L Martin to Jessie Fencie,
Francis Horton and Sarah L Ganter 90
acres each in Oakland for 500 each.
Isaac Andrews TO L p Hazlett lot III
Butler for $3.50.
HH Goucher to L p Hazlett lot in
Butler for $6360
SW Greer to w II Greer 80 acres in
Winfield for $1,000.
n A Sweeny to J @ Lamberton 20
acres in Allegheny for $1,000.
J G Daubenspeck to w Braun 20
acres in Allegheny for 1928.
CJ Emery to ID p Emery 40 acres in
Washington for 500.
CJ Emery to II H Emery 45 acres IN
Washington for 5000.
Jas Blake 20 p B & l. E r K lot in Clay
for $3S5.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-05-20
FOR YOU TO THINK ABOUT

Note The Butler Business College
and school of Shorthand is the best
place to get thorough training in book
keeping, shorthand and typewriting, ari-
thmetic, commercial law, geography,
reading and spelling Call aud investi-
gate for yourself. You will be convInc-
ed. That's business
Note 2. If you would be first class
accountant, book-keeper or shorthand
writer, don't expect to attain that distinc-
ton by taking cheap course, or a
course becanse it is cheap. Never expect
something for nothing. Pay skilled in
structors prices that skilled labor natural
ly commands Get the best. We hire
only the best teachers Business men
have confidence il our methods We
stake our reputation on our graduates.
That's business, too.
Note 3. If you are schoo.-teacher,
spend your vacation with us; acquire
tie art of shorthand and typeWriting, OF
make of yourself an accountant; you
will increase your earning power. Isn't
that business.
This College is located between the
Court House and Hotel Willard, and re
mains open 81 weeks in the year, indi
vidual instruction, students enter at any
time correspondence solicited and Wis
itors made welcome.
J. N. Bashline, President
Butler Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-05-20
Woman's Missionary Association.

Program of Woman's Missionary AS
sociation of Butler Presbytery, held at
Buffalo, Pa, June 1 and 2, 1887.
AFTERNOON SEssIoN-1:30 O'CLOCK.
Devotional Exercises by the Presi-
dent; Roll Call Minutes; President 5
Address; Treasurer's Report; Secre-
tary's Report; Childrens Rally: An ad-
dress by Rev. l.. e. Hawk, on THE
Two Ways" Report of Delegates
from General Convention; Report of
Presbyterial Manager; Report of Litera-
ture Secretary; Two-minute speeches
by Auxiliary Delegates.
EVENING SEssIoN-6:30 O'CLOCK.
Devotional Exercises, Miss Rainey;
Election of Officers; Report of Secre-
tary of Junior Work; Illustrated Lee
ture THE Giant Sin, Rev L. E.
Hawk
JUNE 2. MORNING SESsIoN-9:00
O'CLOCK.
Devotional Exercises, Mrs NJ A.
Eakin; Discussion: "Prayer-Its Place
and Importance in Missionary Work, Z"
opened by Mrs w. a. Smith; CUES
ton Box, Mrs. Frank Miller; Report of
Committees; Miscellaneous Business;
Adjournment.
All delegates coming from points
north of Butler will change cars at
Butler and take the West Penn at 11:15
stopping at Lane where they will be
met with conveyances.
All societies that have not reported
names and numbers of delegates and
visitors who expect to attend the con
vention will please report at once TO
Mrs. Sadie Leslie, Slate Lick Pa.
Mrs. a. B. DICKIE,
President
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-05-20
SHOW DAY

May II Wallace's big show
will be here. On show day we
will give with every hat sold in
our millinery department at 81 %
and upwards, genuine leather
belt, in the new shades OF red,
green and tan color, also
notified effects. Remember this
offer is only for one day, May
27th.
Mrs. J. L. Zimmerman.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-05-20
ACCIDENTS.

Stewart Wagner, of near Jamison-
willie whose face was badly burned by
the premature explosion of a blast of
gunspowder was taken TO the hospital
! at Mercer.
| While George Ramsey was hauling a
I large boiler to Bruin. last Thursday
morning, the bridge crossing Little
/ Bear Creek at the mouth of Chance :
Run, broke down. and the driver,
horses and boiler fell distance of : or
10 feet The boiler fell upon one horse
and killed it, but the other five escaped
without serious injury Ramsey fell
into the creek and was not seriously
injured The bridge was 45 feet long,
Ii was built by the county some years
ago, and turned over to Parker twp.
James Madden's horse scared and
ran away on Centre Ave, Sunday
evening, and Madden was thrown out,
but not seriously injured
An unusually sad accident happened
at the home Of J. ". Hutchison, Esq,
in Butler last Saturday evening
While Mrs. Hutchinson was preparing
to give the two children bath Karl,
aged 3 years, fell backwards into pail
Of hot water and though but small
portion OF his body was scalded, he died
during the night
Engine No. !. of the p b. & L. E.,
drawing a special ran into caboose at
Muddycreek, Tuesday. The caboose
was thrown off the track and the en-
gine was disabled by losing her smoke
stack. but the engineer attached a nail
keg and puffed away to Butler.
Bob. Wick had mis- right hand badly
smashed between two oil barrels at the
P q ". depot, Monday, while unload
ing them from the cars
While J. A. McCafferty, of Penn twp,
was driving across the plank-road
bridge. Monday evening, he met two
cows. one of which ran against his
horse and frightened it The horse
jumped aside, upsetting the buggy and
throwing Mr. McCafferty and his two
children upon the floor. They were
all hurt. but not seriously.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-05-20
Administrators Notice.

Letters of administration on the estate
of Captain Isaac l.. Boyer, of Lancaster
twp, Butler county Pa, decd, having
been granted by the Register of said
county to the undersigned, therefore all
persons knowing themselves indebted to
said estate are requested to make speedy
payment and those having claims against
said estate can present them properly
authenticated for settlement to
LEVI BOYER, Administrator.
Middle Lancaster, P. o.
+. MCIUNKIN, Atty.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-05-20
New Buildings.

The trustees of the English Lutheran
Church Of Butler are taking bids fol
their new building.
The School Board of Zelienople are
taking bids for an addition to theil
building.
George Schenck was the lowest bid
der on Henry Troutman's house on n
Main St. and secured the contract
His bid was s6, 900, and he will begin
work Immediately.
George Shoup is building a double
house on Institute Hill-First st.
Esq. Murrin is building residence
on Cecilia st.
Mrs Sullivan is building a Colonia
porch in front Of the old mansion on tn
Diamond.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-05-20
ARE YOU INTERESTED.

rhe Butler Collegiate Institute asks
your consideration because,
1t prepares teachers for teaching,
students for college, young men and
women for the practical duties Of life.
II offers the best VOCAL and INsTRU-
MENTAL instructions
The SUMMER NORMAL will give teach
ers and students a. a.chancc to review and
make up studies. You may enter at any
time. Send for circulars.
T.. +. I.OUCKS,
President
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-05-20

Nearly all the w. G. T. Unions of the
county were represented at the conven-
tion held at Zelienople on Friday and
Saturday, of last week
The program was carried out, and
some very interesting papers were read.
The people of the town welcomed the
strangers and made them at home, and
received a hearty vote of thanks at the
close of the convention.
The annual will meet in Butler dur
ing the Sd week Of September next.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-05-20
Executors Notice.

Letters testamentary on the last will
and testament of James Parks, late OF
Middlesex twp, Butler Co. Pa, decd,
having been granted by the Register of
said county to the undersigned, therefore
all persons knowing themselves indebted
to said estate are requested to make
speedy payment and those having claims
against the same can present them prop
erly authenticated for settlement to
WILLIAM PARKS, and
ROBERT w. BUXTON, Ex'rs.
Glade Mills, P. o.
L. Nc TUNKIN, Atty.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-05-20
New Inventions.

David Dale, machinist and oil produ-
Ger. has gone to Cleveland and Chicago
TO secure models Of double sprocket,
double gear and double chain bicycle
he has invented
DR., Ralston has invented farm gate
which for simplicity, usefulness and
cheapness, seems to be better than any
thing new in use
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-05-20
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the part
nership lately existing between w. r.
Eakin and j. II. Campbell under the
firm name of w r. Eakin d Co., is
this day dissolved by mutual consent,
w r. Eakin retiring from the firm.
The business will be continued by j. H
Campbell, who will pay all debts of the
firm. and to whom the book accounts
are payable. A prompt settlement OF
all outstanding accounts is requested
w. r. EAKIN,
JOHN H. CAMPBELL.
TO THE PUBLIC
Having purchased the interest of W.
r. Ealin, in the grocery business al
219 Centre avenue, Butler Pa, / viii
continue the business on basis of good
honest goods at the very lowest cash
prices Thanking the public for past
patronage / solicit continuance of the
same.
John H. CAMPBELL.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-05-20
PANTS THAT EFT.

Made of goods that wear, aud keep
their shape. We are turning tien out
by the Hundreds and the values are so
far ahead of anything you ever saw, the
goods themselves so perfect, so stylish,
so thoroughly up to date, that much as
we may promise you will find more
when you get there
BUTLER PANTS Co.
I25 w. Jefferson ST. block west of
Berp's Bank.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-05-20
FOR COMMENCEMENT.

Attention, graduates! We
have made special efforts to
please you this season by keep
ing everything that goes with
and for a commencement outfit.
We are interested in your success
and appearance on this, to you,
eventiul occasion. We will pre-
sent to each fair graduate, who
will honor us by buying their
/ commencement outfit from us, a
fine handkerchief.
Mrs. J L. Zimmerman.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-05-20
Administrators Notice

Letters of administration on the es-
tate of Rosa Read decd, late of Adams
twp, Butler Co. Pa, having been grant
ed to the undersigned. all persons.
knowing themselves indebted to said
estate will please make immediate pay
ment, and any having claims against
said estate Will present them duly au-
thenticated to
ISAAC n. WRIGHT, Admir-
Low, Beaver Co. Pa
w. II. LTSk. Atty.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-05-20
EXeCutriX Notice.

Letters testamentary on the estate OF
Jacob l.. Johnston, decd, late of Sum
init twp, Butler Co. Pa, having been
granted to the undersigned, all persons
knowing themselves indebted to said es-
tate viii please make immediate pay
ment and any having claims against said
estate will present them duly authcnti-
Gated for settlement TO
Mr. S. ELIZABETH JOHNSTON Ex'x.
Butler p. o., Pa.
WILLIAMS s. MITCHELL, Att'ys.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-05-20

FOR SALE-Handsome seven room
cottage house on w Fulton st. Ele-
waited location, spring water large lot,
splendid view, good title. Inquire at
this office.
Pants-Over 1000 pairs to select from,
at prices, oh well, don't mention them,
its awful, where; at HEcK's.
MONEY TO LOAN-On first mort
gage at per cent, by j. ID. Marshall,
Atty at Law. 112 w. Diamond St,
Butler Pa
Boarding House cards with act Of
| Assembly, rs cents for half dozen, fol
sale at CITIZEN Office.
Vox Populi-Buy your clothing under
wear, hosiery, hats, caps, sox and neck
wear of d. A. HECK ard save money.
! Job work OF all kinds done at thC
| CITIZEN OFFICE.
| oh Mamma-you ought TO see the big
| piles Of childrens suits at HECE's onl,
| $I.25, you can't get the same in town TO
less than $3.50,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-05-20
MARRIAGE LICEN SES.


r. o. Rumbaugh mas leased the
Wick House and will take charge June
1st.
The Directors of the Hospital associa-
ton have selected G. G. Thayer of New
Castle for architect.
Our grocers are paying 10 to l2c
for butter, Sc for eggs, 50c doz.
punches for asparagus, G5c a bu. for
spinich, 30 to 40c for apples, ID for po-
tatoes. 25c doz punches for rhubarb
and 15c for onions. Tennessee peas are
selling at our stores for soc peck, and
Strawberries at IL to 15c.
One reason why the people never
pay attention to signs and advertise
ments daubed on old fences, stables
and bridges is because they do not
know whether they are reading the adj
vertisement of some firm that is still III
business, or one that has been dead for
years. When people read the advertise
ments in newspaper that II up 10 date
they know that the advertiser is alive
and doing business.
AT a special meeting of Council
last night it was decided to pave
North st from Franklin to Main this
year and the balance Of the street next
wear. the contract for the stone work
Of the Mercer st. bridge was awarded
to Peter Scbenck; an offer by Mr..
Crouch to furnish Stag for streets was
accepted; the bridge on Mercer st. was
awarded to the Canton Bridge Co. a
petition for the paving of Fairview ave.
was referred to the paving committee.
The opening of Joseph Horne &
Cos store in Pittsburg Monday, breaks
all previous records in the history OF
mercantile business. Just fourteen
days after the great fire complete
stock has been gathered together, ready
for the purchaser. The rapid work II
phenomenal The Dry Goods Economist
4 recognized authority in the drygoods
world has the following to say in
telegram sent to the firm:
I'VE know of no such instance of rap
id work as you have accomplished in re
establishing your immense business In
the brief period Of fourteen days, two oi
which were Sundays. We believe yor
have made a record.
The opening of the new store, corner
of Cecil Alley and Penn Avenue, adJoln
ing the Horne Office building and across
the alley from where the fire ragged, il
considered an instance Of good luck by
the firm, as the building now occupied
is eight stories high, 125 feet front anc
265 feet deep.