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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
NElGHBORHOOD NOTES.


A lion belonging to the sun Bros.
Circus is reported TO be at large near
Sandy Lake, Mercer Co The dispatch
stated that the lion escaped while the
circus was enroute from Sandy Lake TO
Grove City, and that Charles Hoffman
heard an unusual commotion among
his stock, and, taking a lantern. he
went out TO investigate, and was found
an hour later in the barnyard uncon-
sious, with his flesh badly torn and LAGER
ated. His recovery is very doubtful.
/ A large posse started in pursuit of
I the beast, but at a late hour he was
| still at large. The animal, II Is said,
has been in poor health for several weeks,
refusing to take but little nourishment,
and exhibiting his former wild nature
Burglars got away with considerable
| property at Clintonville, a few nights
! ago. Sloan's Jewelry store was robbed of
watches, clocks and jewelry, number
of razors were taken from a barber
shop, and about 800 worth of clothing
was taken from a tailor shop. The
| goods were taken away in a wagon.
One of the attractions of the Wetzel
county Fair, w. Va, was double
wedding, in which the principals, were
/ clad in tights. 1t is said the natives
! gathered for miles around to witness
the ceremony, and none of them went
away disappointed. or thought the show
| wasn't worth the price.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
The Duncan Brothers.

The Buffalo Encampment witnessed a
scene that probably never occurred be
fore in the history of this or any OTHER
country.
1t was that of five brothers marching
side by side, all having been soldiers in
the Union army 1t was the Duncan
boys, one of whom is our fellow citizen,
Constable B. NJ. Duncan, and the other
four were his brothers. Their names
are William, of Co. f. 1S Pennsylvania
regiment, who now lives in Strothers,
Ohio; Enos G of Co. G, 4th Pa. cavalry,
who lives at Greenfield, Iowa Isaiah N.
of Co. G, 234th infantry, and Co q, 4th
Penn. cavalry of Lawrence county; b.
NJ Co. c, 134th infantry and Co. G, 4th
Penna. cavalry, Ellwood City; and A G..
Duncan of 1880 Penna. now living at
Dunbar, Pa.
By request of the members of the Post
90, Allegheny, the Duncan brothers
marched with that post and were loudly
cheered by those along the line who
knew the facts. Ellwood Motor.
Most of our readers will remember
Beriah NJ Duncan, our former
county commissioner, h0IN u resident OF
Ellwood; and besides the brothers men
toned above, he has one Presley, liv-
ing at Mars. and another Robert, living
at Denver Col
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
The Miners strike.

The opponents of the settlement OF the
miners strike at the 65-cent rate won
preliminary victory in the convention
at Columbus Yesterday; but after FUR
ther argument the counsels OF the ma
tional officials prevailed, and a much
more decisive vote authorized the set
tlement, the strike to be continued in
all districts not agreeing 70 that rate
Sundays Pittsburg Dispatch.
The miners were digging coal for "a
cents ton. they struck for go and get
60. an increase in their wages of twenty
per cent.
This is a great victory for the miners
they will now get the highest wages
which it is possible for the operators to
pay and also make anything out of the
business for themselves. Like every
thing else now, labor does not command
as high price as it did several years
ago.
1t is also a great victory for the prln
ciple of arbitration for the settlement
of all disputes among any classes OF
states. The officials of the miners and
operators deserve great credit for the
peacable settlement of this general
strike, one that was exceedingly diff
cult to manage. 1t is also a stunning
blow to the calamity howlers who pre-
dicted all kinds of disasters to these
United States because of the victory OF
the gold standard and Republican prin
ciples last November.
1t is sad that the successful conclu
sion of the strike should be marred by
the tragedy at Hazelton, Pa, the result
of lawlessness and disorder of those who
suffered. 1t reminds one of the battle
! of New Orleans, great shedding OF
blood after the treaty of peace wa'
signed.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
POLITICAL.

Several hundred Republicans OF
Allegheny county, who have heretofore
worn the quay tab, met IN Old
City Hall, Pittsburg, last Saturday
evening, and organized new party
which they call the Independent Re
publican" party. and nominated W. K.
Thompson, said to be first-class man,
for State Treasurer They also made
arrangements for state organization
and for securing place on the Official
ballot.
Their object is, evidently, to punish
QUAY for his faithlesness to them by de-
feating his friend Beacon, now on the
regular Republican ticket.
Previous to the meeting there was an
unique street parade of some forty or
fifty men in blue jeans blouses, intend
ed as travesty on one of the celebrat-
ed catch words which Quay used in his
fight with the Combine. They were
under the command of j. L. Hudson
and were led by the Second brigade
band. They marched from Sixth street
ont Liberty to Sixth avenue, by Grant
to Fifth and down Fifth to Market and
the hall. Stops were made in front OF
some of the newspaper offices where red
fire was burned. They attracted a
great deal of attention on Fifth avenue
and when they reached the hall were
cheered by the audience which had as
sembled there. The banners which
were carried were placed around the
hall and made an attractive addition to
the decorations. One of them declared
THE People Can't be Fooled Again
and the legend on another was "Ihe
men in blouses are for an honest man
for State Treasurer, W. R. Thomp-
son"
At Easton, last Saturday. Gen Reed
er. late Secretary of the Commonwealth
and Webster Weiss, member OF the
legislature were arrested on informa-
tions charging them with conspirins to
gether to defame the good name of John
Wanamaker.
Last week Gov Hastings appointed
the following State Dental Examining
Board under the new law: Harry Geer'
hart, Lewisburg and Jesse Greer, West
Chester. to serve one year; q. w.
Klump. Williamsport and J. A. Libby
Pittsburg, to serve two years; T. v
Kratzer, and Fl. E. Roberts, Philadel
phia, to serve three years.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
A Phenomenon.

A strange fruit can be seen growing
on a Maple tree in the yard of David
Hoover of Mechanicsville Pa. Last
spring Mr.. Hoover concluded to spray
a plum tree which grew in close prOx-
unity to a maple. A short time ago
while looking oyer the maple he saw a
bulb,like growth that resembled egg
plant and upon examination he discov-
cred that the globe like productions were
filled with a liquid resembling maple
syrup The fruit grows in great pro
fusion, hanging from the point of the
branch by long slender stems. The
fruit is OF 2 rich, dark, wine color
Those who have tasted of il consider it
the finest kind of maple syrup ecien
tific men claim that when spraying the
plum tree the spraying fuild carried
the pollen of the plum to the maple
which was in blossom at the time. and
caused the maple to produce the above
results SIMON PURE.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
A Golden Wedding.

One of these rare events was celebrated
on the I'd inst. at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs E. S. Beatty, in Harrisville, At
the time indicated this venerable couple
had completed fifty years of married
life, and their children would not con
sent to let such a memorial occasion
pass unpoticed. Mr.. and Mrs. Beatty
are both natives OF Butler county, and
descendants from families among the
most respected and intelligent within its
bounds. They were born and reared
near the place where they now reside,
and always lived in this locality, with
the exception of about twenty years,
which they spent at Housewife, We
mango Co, when oildom was in its glory.
This celebration was almost exclu-
sively family affair, rendered so of
necessity, because of the largeness of
the connections of both sides of the
household The only persons present
outside the immediate family were Hon.
w. P Braham, brother of the BRIDE,
and Mrs. Braham his wife, and Rev.
Samuel Kerr and his wife. The occa-
sion was certainly very enjoyable one.
Every one from the youngest to the old
est seemed to realize that it was good
to be there. When the dinner was
announced all repaired to the beautiful
lawn adjoining the parental home,
| where tables were decorated with
| plants and roses, and sheltered by mag
| nificent shade trees, from the burning
| rays of the summers sun, and 1t is put
ting it mildly to say that these tables
were richley ladenod with the choicest
| delicacles of the season, and yielded an
| ample supply for the cravings OF the
physical man.
Some very handsome and costly pres
| ents were given as tokens of affection
on this occasion, to the bride and groom
of fifty years ago. Prominent among
these / would mention a set of gold tea
spoons from their grandchildren and
| from their own great grandchild; gold
watch and chain attached to each, of
the best quality and latest style, by
their own children.
To Mr. and Mrs Beatty eight children
were born; thr ee of these are dead, and
as we trust, have entered in through
| the gates into Gods city. Three sons
survive, all we'll and favorably known
| business circles, viz: II. B. and Z. O.,
of the Oakwood Rose Gardens, near Oil
City, and S. B., of Washington Pa.
| TIE daughters are; Mrs. Worner, of
Washington, Pa. and Miss Vina, who
lives with her parents These children,
and / may add, their worthy partners
in life, and the grand children, too
| have signally honored this venerable
pair, and in so doing they have honored
| themselves
Father and mother Beatty are active
and vigorous for persons of their age
He is a prosperous merchant in Harris
vile, and is now an acting justice of
| the peace, as he has been for the last
| twenty years or more, and in this capac-
ity he is known everywhere as terror
to evil doers and praise to them that
do well. ="
Long live Father and Mother Beatty;
| we heartily tender them our congratu-
lations. In this. the friends and neigh
bors and general public will cordially
join and say, amen and amen
Sigma.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
DEATHS.

ANDERSON-At his home in Allie
gheny twp, Sept. II, 1897, Robert p.
Anderson. aged about 70 years.
He was buried at Stone church near
Crawfords Corners, Monday.
Mr. Anderson's whole life was spent
in the vicinity in which he died. He
was married over "a years ago to Miss
Eliza Jane Redick She and two
daughters and one son survive him.
WALKER-At her home in Butler,
Sept. II. 1897, Mrs. Rebecca Walker,
widow of L. J. Walker, aged 81
years.
Mrs. Walker was the mother of Milo
T. Walker and Mrs. Lou. Ritter,
of this place. She had been
ailing for several months. She wa:
buried at Wellsville, o
CROST-At her home in Cranberry
tHp., sept. l0, 1897, Mrs. Maria Crost
wife of James Crost, aged 46 years.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
West Liberty.

NJ F. Mayer is busy hauling lumber
for his new house He has part of the
carpenters work done.
William Robinson and wife, of Halls
ton, formerly of this place were visiting
her father, Mr.. Mayer, last week.
The farmers of this section are busy
sowing wheat and rye.
Rev Alexander, Of Harlansburg,
preached very able sermon, in the NJ.
f. Church on last Sabbath
Two new roofs appeared in town. one
on Vim. Sager's house aud the other on
the NJ. Z. Church
John Croll and sister Lou. have gone
back the State Normal a. Slippery Rock.
Miss Jennie Drake, of Jacksville, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. c. c. Badger,
this week ANON.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
Found to be Chambers.
CPittsburg Times, of Monday

(Pittsburg Times, of Monday.)
DIR. r Jennings, Jr, veterinary surgeon
who went to Butler county last Friday
to investigate a sensational story OF a
horse having glanders and communicat-
ing the disease to human beings, has
returned and states that matters were
even worse than at first reported. He
SAYS there seems to be no doubt that the
diseased horse gave the awful disease to
two people, who died horrible death
some DAYS later The horse was own
ed by Mrs, Mary Duncan. who keeps a
small store in Butler, and the two dead
were her son and daughter. Suits are
promised against the man who sold Mrs.
Duncan the horse. Dr. jennings story
of the affair is as follows:
"a few weeks ago James Duncan, 2O
years old, and his sister Nettie, 10 years
old. were taken suddenly i'll. Their
bodies became covered with a mass of
discharging sores. They died soon after,
within two weeks of each other Drs.
Graham, Byers and Hoover, prominent
physicians of Butler, held consultation
and decided that the disease was CLAN
ders and that it was contracted from a
horse. This horse was about nine miles
out of the town, ON the farm of young
Ducans father-in-law The girl was
visiting on the farm, and she and her
brother drove to party. Both handled
the horse in hitching and unhitching
A few days latter they become i'll.
Il examined this horse Friday and
found it In the worst stage of glanders.
The case had evidently been chronic for
long time. | ordered the animal shot
which was done. Bowser Bros, attor-
news. of Butler, informed me that suit
will be brought against the man who
sold the horse to Mrs. Duncan. He is
John w, Titley, of Millerst own, the
former owner of the great PAGER, Star
Pointer"
In speaking of the dread disease, DR..
Jennings said; There is no disease
more horri BILE. 1t cannot be cured, and
is is worse than leprosy 1t acts much
the same, but is quicker and more vio-
lent. The whole body becomes one mass
of boil like sores, and the victim suffers
fearful agony There is difference of
opinion as to the contraction of the
disease, which is simply the worst form
of blood poisoning. Some say it is in
fectious, others say it is contagious.
When the microbe touches an opening
in the skin the disease il sure to follow.
There is no hope for the victim.
This horse was one of those that
could have the disease and communicate
it to many other animals and human
beings and still live to see them all die.
Another case of the kind happened at
McKeesport about Is years ago, Four
teen horses were ordered to be killed
One was over looked and was sold to
man back of Mount Washington. That
horse lived to see every other one in the
stable dead before the desease was dis
covered. People don't seem to realize
what a te- rible thing it is. Leprosy
and smallpox are nothing TO compare
with this desease. The physicians
tell me that they never witnessed such
horrible scenes as the deaths of young
Duncan and his sister.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
Three Weddings.

Yesterday was brides ideal day, and
as four Butler couples were united IN
marriage that day, il must have been
made to order.
HELM-REIBER.
lust at noon, to the strains of the we'd
ding march played by Miss Beth Ante
mann, of Albany, y. ", Rev. ID. Luther
| Roth pronounced the words that made
| Miss Lillian Reiber and William Helm
| one.
The wedding took place at the home OF
the brides parents, I2I w. North street,
| in the presence of the Immediate rela-
tives OF the contracting parties
Miss Dora Helm, sister of the groom
acted as bridesmaid and Charles w.
Reiber, brother of the bride as grooms-
/ man.
The bride is the only daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John ]. Reiber and IS well
! known in Butter where she has host OF
| friends, and the groom is native OF
| Evans City, where he has a large circle
of friends, and is telegraph operator
and station agent on the P. & w. K. K.
After dinner the happy couple left on
| a two weeks southern tour where they
will take in the Nashville, Tennessee
exposition.
Those present were John Helm and
wife, D. Markell and wife, Mrs. Jacob
Helm and Miss Dora Helm, of Evans
City; Jacob Reiber and wife, of Butler;
Frederick Plough and wife, of Franklin
township; Luther F. Reiber and wife, OF
| Allegheny; Mrs. George Gehm, OF Cor
| opolIs; Miss Beth Antemann, of Albany,
| n. V; John H. Reiber and wife, Chas.
| w, Clarence J. and Stanley G. c.
Reiber of Butler.
| They were the recipients of many
handsome and valuable presents
! The CITIZEN Joins their many friends
in wishing them every happiness that
fortune can bestow on them.
| RHODES
Miss Mary Ayres, daughter of Cap
tain Ayres, of n. Mexican ST., and vii
lis Lee Rhodes, of Somerset Pa, were
married at the brides home, Wednes-
day evening, Rev. Johnston presiding,
and only members of the family being
present The happy couple left town
that evening, and intended passing a
few days at Niagara Falls, after which
they will reside temporarily with the
brides parents, The people of Butler,
and particularly the Young folks with
| whom she is a great favorlte, wish
| Mrs Rhodes every happiness. She Is
| one of Butlers fairest daughters, and
her grace and worth are on a par
with personal charms.
| WASSON-HOON.
At noon, yesterday; Miss Mary Hoon,
| daughter of Thomas r. Hoon of Centre
twp. and DR.. Elgin Wasson of Baltimore
| were married at the brides home. Rev.
J. H. Braden officiating and hundred
| guests being present.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16

have broken our promises to all compel
itors. / hope You will not take the
step. warn you of the pitfalls you are
preparing for yourselves. 1t will sub
iect this commission to public criticism
that, unfortunately for us, will be just.
AT New Castle, Col, last Friday, two
passenger trains on the Denver 81 Rio
Grande R. R. collided at full speed and
thirty people were killed-some of
whom were pinned in the wreck and
burned to death in sight of those who
escaped. Charles Leeper and r. w.
Shots, two prominent citizens Of Clar-
ion county were on the train and were
Eillad
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16

DURING a riot at Latimer, Carbon
Co., in the Anthracite coal region last
Friday the Deputies fired into the
strikers, killing 20 and wounding 40.
AT midnight Gov. Hastings called out
the Third Brigade of the National
Guard to rendezvous at Hazleton.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
.,yyrouqht Iron Range Co :"

"Wro ught Iron Range Co."
St. Louis, Mo-, Aug. rs, 1897.
We bought off your wagon Home
Comfort Range" six years ago, and are
pleased to say it is in perfect order to-
day. We never have spent a cent on il
for repairs, it is a perfect baker, heater
and cooker, and we would not part with
1t for twice what we gave for it, if we
could not get another.
Very Respt.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel F. Negley,
Jefferson twp.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16

1t is Easy Enough to cut into
cloth and turn out clothes. 1t
takes ability to obtain perfect re-
suits. Our tailors are the best,
our cutter an artist and the per-
feet results as natural as the mis-
takes Of others. Because our
clothes are the best, people want
them,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
A Standard Established.

A Standard Established. You
see it yourself. No one need eX-
plain to you why the clothes
made by US are the most popular.
Ours is a standard that makes
them perfect. We keep our
goods up to the limit of perfec-
ton and our workmen all assist
in making the clothes first-class.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
Jefferson Centre Aug. o6 'o7

Jefferson Centre, Aug. o6 81
We the undersigned purchased q
Home Comfort Range" from the
Wrought Iron Range Co.." of St
Louis, Mo, six years ago. We are us
ing gas in the range at present. We us
ei wood and coal one year, and we have
never had to have back wall, or CRATE
replaced since we have had the range
II is perfect baker, heater and grea
saver of fuel. We can cheerfutly recon
mend it to any one in need of range.
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Logan,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
HWroupht Iron Range c

'WFOuPDt IrOH F.aHgt Co.
Gentlemen: We purchased from your
salesman Barney Johnson, Home
Comfort Range" and are pleased to say
1t gives entire satisfaction AS it take:
less fuel, a spendid baker, and alway:
hot water on hand. And we can recon-
mend it to all in need of good Rlnge
Respt.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Harting.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hartlng.
"To whom II may concern ,

This is to certify, bought a Home
Comfort Steel Range" from Barney
Johnson, saleanIan, recently, and ind
same perfect Range in every respect
1t takes a great deal less fuel, and al
ways hot water on hand.
1t is the best range we ever seen.
Dr. o. K. 'Naldron,
Mrs. b A. Waldrop.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
WHO ARE USING HOME COM
FORT RANGES.

Wrought Iron Range Go >
Gentlemen We purchased from your
salesman IN 1892 Home Comfort
Ranges" and are pleased to say they
have given entire satisfaction, and we
cen cheerfully recommend them to our
friends and neighbors.
F. NJ. Robh,
Sonora, Butler Co.
Mrs. w. Kirch,
St. Zoe Station, butler Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Schivertzer,
Sarversville, Pa, Butler Co.
]. E. Hepler,
SarverSville Pa, Butler, Co.
Peter Eader,
Petersville, Pa, Butler Co.
H. McClymonds, NJ. D.,
Mrs. McClymonds,
Renfrew, Pa. Butler Co.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16

ANY hot bloode1 individual who
wants to fight can get all the fighting
he wants if he will join the British
forces in India.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
WASHINGTON.

H. NJ. Walton was appointed post
master at Silverville.
The pension Office has received con-
science contribution of $3.50 from pen
sioner in Pennsylvania, who states that
he obtained the money fraudulently.
S NJ. Sarver was appointed P. M. fol
Sarversville.
On Tuesday President Mckinley
signed the commission of d. b. Heinel
of Kittanning as U. S. District Attorney
for the Western District of Pennsylva
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16

When you get a suit you want
it made right. A perfect cut is
necessary. High grade goods,
perfect cut and careful workman
ship are a combination which
give the best results and these
are appreciated by the customer
In thai way he gets his money:
worth.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
RenfreW. Pa. Sept. 2, II

RenfEew, Pa, Sept. ?, 1897.
This is to certify that wa have used
"Hone Comfort Range" since 1892,
and it is as perfect today as the day we
bought it. 1t has needed no repairs
whatever, and gives ertire satisfaction.
Yours Rspt.,
Jas. +. Marshall.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
uWroupht lion Rance {

"Wrought IRON Range Co,
Ne bought from your wagon Home
Comfort Range six years ago 1t is a
perfect stove in every respect, and in
baking, heating and cooking, nothing
can compare with the Home Comfort, "
and we cheerfully recommend it to our
friends. Don't fail to buy a Home
Comfort Range.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Smith
Clearfeld twp, Butler Co.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16

IANTEp-EAITHfUL MEN OR WOMEN
W. to travei for responsible established
house In Pennsylvania. Salary $50
and expenses. Position permanent. Refer
ence. Enclose self-addressed stamped en-
velope The National Star Insurance Bldg.
Chicago
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16

SEVEN new cases of yellow fever in
New Orleans last week caused conster-
nation, and the enforcement or rigid
quarantine regulations.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-16
rs, 35, 40, As, Soc,
to $1.25 yard.

All the woolens were bought when
wool was at the lowest price ever known
- and they are being sold on the same
basis OF price advantage values
in nice. good goods as will make the pur-
chase of new fall and winter dresses here
of unusual advantage-and we will
leave it to the large assortments, the
choice styles and the prices to prove.
Imported Dress Goods and Sui,ings to
s.. so yard.
New Silks and Black Goods--snrpas-
sing collections interestingly priced.
If you can't come-cr if you wish to
select before your visit, write for sam
ples-we II consider it favor to send
them