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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
Winfield twp. at the Fair.

Winfield twp. Butler Co. won lot
of premiums and cash at the Fair last
week
J. y Hazlett won SO. 80 in premiums
and sold 500 worth of fowls He took
First on Trios, four kinds OF Wyandotts
four kinds of Leghorns, ten on water
fowl and thirty three on pairs of fowls
and chicks, lst 2Ed on pairs and three
seconds on fowls and chicks.
He went from here to Oil City and
VIII be at Stoneboro. next week
August Freehling aud son won $35 on
sheep and SlO) on grain. He says the
Butler people treat him well. He will
probably take his sheep to Stoneboro.
David HesseIgesser took one red and
two blues on horses.
Geo. MillirOn < Bros, took some pre-
miumS on pi-s
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
Grand Voting Contest.

As the school year approaches, many
Of our young readers will be deciding
what school to attend, and the follow
ing offer made by the Butler Business
College will prehaps help You to decide
the problem. Two free scholarships are
offered as per rules below, allowing
ample time To graduate, giving you
your choice of courses, all for "A small
effort on the part of the contestants.
You cannot afford to ignore this offer,
opportunities like this are not offered
every day, this is your opportunity.
Any one who complies with the rules
may enter the contest. Business edu-
cation has the sanction of such men as
Hon. Lyman Gage himself a graduate
of business college, and to which he
attributes his success, Hon John Wan
amaker, Robert Burdette, Charles
Reade, Hon. Charles Foster, and many
others we could name of world wide
reputation. No matter whether yOu
live in the city or the country, you have
a splendid opportunity 10 succeed. Read
the rules carefully.
/. Each weekly paper published in
Butler will publish one coupon each
week, beginning August 25th, and con
| tinuing until Oct 18th, and contestants
| will collect these coupons and send
| them in, in packages Of 100. Each con
! testant will also agree to get as many
| paid-up yearly subscriptions as he or
she possibly can for any or each of the
| Butler weekly papers. viz: The
| CITIZEN, Eagle, Times, Record, and
| Democratic Herald, and each subscrip-
!, tion shall count as much as POO coupons
| Only new subscribers will be- allowed
to count in this contest. You are not
confined TO any one paper subscriptions
to any or all of the papers named will
| count 200 votes each, TO the one turning
them in.
,. Write your name plainly on all
coupons you send in, and forward all
subscriptions and coupons TO William
T.. Wilson, Principal Butler Business
College, Butler Pa. Write all names
and postof1ice addresses plainly, and in
dicate plainly the papers subscribed for.
3. To the person receiving the largest
number of votes nine months scholar
ship in the Butler Business College will
be awarded. in either Commercial or
Shorthand courses, allowing ample time
10 graduate. To the person receiving
the next highest number Of votes a six
months scholarship will be awarded.
4. Contestants should communicate
| with Prof. Wilson Immediately, and he
! will forward further instructions and
information by mail Remember that
each subscription turned in for any OF
! the papers named will count you 200
votes, and securing subscribers will be
the quickest and surest way TO succeed.
Get in the field early secure the aid
of your friends, and earn one Of these
| scholarships. worth at least so
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
For A Musical Education.

The Pennsylvania College of Music
formerly Meadville Conservatory of
Music), has been entirely recognized
and placed under the direction of Herr
Felix Heink, for three years past musi-
cal director of the Utica ~. " Con-
servatory of Music, a noted pianist,
singer and teacher of voice and piano.
lie is assisted by a very able corps of
teachers, two Of whom have had the
best American and European training.
rhe College offers musical education
at very moderate rates of tuition, and
very cheap living, in one of the most
beautiful and cultivated college cities Of
the country. Everyone interested in a
musical education should send for the
new catalogue just ISSUED. Tern begins
September 9th. Address Pennsylvania
College Of Music. Meadville, Pa,
mentioning this paper
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
Reunions.

The survivors of the 10ist and 103d
regiments will reune at Zelienople on
22nd. Thomas Hays, of Butler is the
senior Y. p. OF the organization.
The l39th reuned at Mars, yesterday.
\ large crowd attended. Mars is a nice
little town,
Dnring the regular program Rev.
Digit of Trail presented Col Collier
with a cup from w J. Allen, in rem
emberance of an incideut that occurred
during Il long and tiresome march
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15

/ files an account of the oil that has been
run to his credit The executions We're
stayed until Sept 20
The will of Jacob Knauff of Middle
sex twp. was prObated and letters grant
ed TO Henry f. Knautf also Will Of John
D q. Lensner Of jefferson twp, and letters
to Elizabeth Lensner.
Letters Of administration Were grant
ed to Alex Martin on estate OF Thomas
Martin, la,e Of Jefferson twp.
Sheriff DodGs brought thirteen pr;s-
oGers from Mercer Jail, Tuesday, and
lodged and fed them in the new Jail.
y. c. Mccullough was appointed guar
dian of Julia kammerer; and } J. Gill
man Of Anna and Margt. Thomas.
On petition of Winfield Gould Of Oak
land twp, John w. Powell, J. NJ.
Cruikshanks, Danl Markell. Ed. Dunn
baugh. y L. Campbell and K. Q. Shlra
were ppointedviewers to assess dam
ages vs. the y. * W. r. r.
A rule was granted on the school Di-
rectOrs Of Parker twp. to show cause
why they should not be removed from
Office, returnable Sept, 20
PROPERTY TRANSFERS.
J. 3. Smell to American Mirror Co.
lot in Butler for $1,000.
Nogeley heirs to Krause q Freezing
lot in Winfield for 800
@ c Purdum TO VIM NJ Purdum lot
in Harmony for SlS5.
Lucinda VALLEY TO Mary L. Steck-
man lot III Bruin for 800
John Keck to II J Keck 81 acres in
Cranberry fer SOD
Ii Foster TO Lawrence Denny lot in
Winfield for Sl3O0
Jon Wilson to A G Ramsey 80 acres ,
in Jackson for $4,000.
J II Kepple to W q Raabe lot in But !
Ter for S1450
" B Dodds. sheriff. to keystone B & /
l. Asso lot in Butler for $50.
E f Abrams to James Donaghy lsj |
acres in Brady for $50
John.A Eichert to II Greenwalt 10 |
acres in jackson for $1,000
A Kerchler to f Mohr, eXr : acres in !
Cranberry for S2OG0.
.5am'l Staples to Gospel Prohibition |
Church lot in Gallery for 81
Henry McElroy to Jas McElroy l16 !
acres in Clearfeld for 81
Chas REILLY to 4 & w r R 1 acre in |
Clearfield for $40.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
Sunday Excursions to Allegheny.

Commencing Sunday May 22nd and
until further notice the Pittsburg and
Western r. r. will sell excursion tick
cts to Allegheny every Sunday for train
leaving Butler S:l5 A. NJ. city time
good TO return on afternoon trains date
of sale. Fair for round trip - cents.
If you want a Bicycle or your old one
repaired 90 TO White Walter q Co
largest stock in County. Bicycles for
hire
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
Job Work.

III you want Envelopes,
If you want Bill Heads.
If you want Price Lists,
If you want Statements,
If you want Note Heads,
If you want Letter Heads,
If you want Address Cards,
If you want Business Cards,
If you want Invitation Cards,
If you want any kind Of Printing
done call at the CITIZEN office.
The robins have nearly all gone.
A new boarding house and restau-
rant has been built near the tile works
Navy Bean and Stamboul Maid, two
Butler horses, are on the track at Oil
City this week
Our Prospect correspondent quotes
some School Law this week that
everybody should read.
"A cruel Western paper said that
when the Washington typewriters We're
kissing Admiral Schley, Sampson was
seven miles away.
Don't be in hurry TO shoot squir-
rels 1t is not lawful to kill black, grey
or fox squirrels except between October
- and December -.
"A wonderfully perfect counterfeit
government silver certificate has been
discovered in Philadelphia. 1t is a 800
denomination note
Thursday of last week was model
day for Fair, and the attendance that
day was large; but the entire number
of tickets sold this year was several
thousand less than last year.
The FIVE wards of Butler average
about 500 voters each-thC first and
second having few more and the other
three few less. The assessors returns
do not include the districts annexed to
the Sd and 9TH wards
Our grocers are paying Is cents for
butter II for eggs. 40 for potatoes, p
for turnips and apples 80 to 81 for
peaches, 70 to 81 for pears, $l.30 for
plums, 81 for ounces and 40 to 80 doz
for egg plant.
Mary Russell, Billy Chimes, STAN
boul Maid Navy Bean and Storm Bird,
Butler county horses, took part of the
money at the Fair last week, and 10 hn
W.. Titleys great mare. MAYHEM, won
a heat in her race when Il wheel of her
sulkey broke, throwing her down and
severely injuring her.
On account of Holiday our store
will be closed Saturday, September 18th.
SCHAUL & MAST.
WANTED-Agents to sell Tea,
Coffee, Spices and Baking Powder to
families. Liberal commissions paid.
For terms address
GRAND UNION TEA Co.,
140j Fifth Ave. Pittsburg, Pa.
FOR SALE-A graduating tuition
contract for Butler Business College,
cost $50 either shorthand or CONNER
cial course. Inquire at this Office.
ESTRAY-Black cow, four years old, (
left Hay farm near Prospect about
September 3rd, any one having any in
formation concerning said COW please
notify r. S. Bryan, Prospect, Pa. or
A. Ruff 81 Son, Shoe Dealers, Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
Mars Lecture Course.

Cnder the management of DR.. J. G..
Barr the people Of Mars and vicinity
will have a most excellent lecture
course for this coming winter.
The course includes DR.. Willis. for
October 10; Mozart Symphony Club, for
November 9; Lovetts Concert Co, for
December 6; Prof. A. NJ Hammer, for
January >; John Tempel Graves, for
February 9; and Col Copeland, for
NJ arch oO
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
Interest Beoins at Once

No matter the day you begin deposit
ing your savings in the Pittsburg Bank
tor Savings, No. 2Io -Four III Ave. Pitts
burg Pa, 1t practically begins to draw !
per cent interest Immediately, as the
5 me is begun the first succeeding fifteen
or the first of the month, This is an ad-
vantage rarely offered by any other bank
Banking Though the mails is about as
safe as banking in person. Write for
bank for information.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
Stray Hogs.

Come to the premises Of the subscriber
in jefferson twp, near Frazier's Mill,
on or about August Sth, 1893 one white
brood sow, and three large shoats-two
white and one black all sows.
The owner is requested to come for
ward prove property, pay charges and
take them away, otherwise they Will be
disposed of according TO law.
WIN. HEGGNBOTHAM,
Saxonburg T. Q. Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15

Unclaimed letters at the Postoffice at
Butler Pa, week ending Sept. 18th,
Miss Bell Black, VIII Donahue, - 5.
Main St; John Henderson. J and L Nc
Elhauey; Miss L ! McCandlass. Pa sduall
Santa and James TRULY.
In calling for these letters please say
advertised. JOHN w BROWN. =. NJ
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Letters testamentary on the estate of
Margaret J. Mcbride, decd, late of Mid
dlesex township, Butler county, Pa,
having been granted to the undersigned,
all persons knowing themselves indebted
TO said estate will please make immediate
payment, and any having claims against
said estate will present them, duly pro-
bated, for settlement to
JOHN FERGUSON, Ex'r.,
Bakerstown, Pa.
McTUNKIN & GALBREATH, Att'ys.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
Notice TO WooI-Growers.

Messrs. Troutman's Sons requiring all
the room they have for their own bust
ness, have changed my location to
Graham Bros grocery store, just across
the street from my old location with
Troutmau's, where | will be glad to see
all my former wool friends, assuring
them Of fair treatment, and the market
price III cash for their wool. Troutmans
wish to state that they have gone out of
the wool-buying business altogether
WM. T. RUMBERGER
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
y. WALKER, Atty.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE..

Whereas, letters of administration have
been issued to me the undersigned in the
estate of William A. Anderson, late of
Nid1lesex township, Butler county, Pa,
decd, notice is hereby given to all
persons indebted to the said decedent to
call and settle, and all persons having
claims against the same will please pre-
sent them duly authenticated tor pay
ment to SARAH ]. ANDERSON,
Administrative of
WILLIAM A. ANDERSON, decd,
Flick, Butler Co., Pa.
S. f. q A. l.. BowSER, Att'ys.,
Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
Our Method
Doing Business

We hope will merit your
patronage. Ours IS not the
only store in Batter, but
we 90 try to make It such
place to buy your lrugs
and medici=e as TO win
your confidence and secure
your patronage. Do not
come to our store for cheap
drugs. We don't keep
them. Nothing but the
best finds a place III our
store and every article
bearing our name IS guar
Gnteed to be Just as repre-
serted or you can get your
money back. We buy the
best, sell the best, keep
the best and recommend
the hest II is this meth
Cd that has brought to
our store a large and de-
Sirable patronage. If ycu
have never dealt at our
store we would be pleased
to have you call. We try
to keep everything that is
likely to be called for in
our livr, but if we should
rot have what you want we will frankly
tell you so and will be pleased TO get it
lou you at the edrlies possible moment.
We give you what you want, No substi-
tutions permitted, Let us fill your
prescriptions Respectfully,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

letters of administration on the estate
of Emma Shrader, decd, late of Butler
borough, Butler Co., Pa, having been
granted 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 authenticat-
ed for settlement to
w. B. SaRADER, Admir-,
Butler, Pa.
w. d. BRANDON, Atty.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15

Letters of administration c. T. A. on
the estate of Nancy {. Stewart, decd,
late of Centre twp, Butler Co., Pa. hav-
ing been granted 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
authenticated for settlement to.
THOMAS +. STEWART,
Admr. {. T. A.,
Mt Chestnut, Pa.
n ATcT,rIs;r
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Letters testamertary on the estate of
John Sipe, decd, late of Clearfeld twp.
Butler county, Pa, having been granted
to TIE undersigned, all persons knowing
themselves indebted to said estate will
please make immediate payment, and
any having claims against said estate
will present them, properly authenticated
for settlement to
EMELINE SIPE. Admx,
Coylesv:lle, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
LEGAL NEWS.

The Grand Jury finished up its work,
made its final presentment and was dis
charged Friday They passed upon 30
bills of Indictment finding 40 true bills
and ignoring TO- Their presentment
recommends the paying, by the county.
the expense of placing the cannon, etc.
on the Diamond -soIae $500; also that
the County Commits sioners erect a
building on the proposed poor farm
suitable for keeping prisoners
sentenced to pay costs etc: they assert
that the south end OF Main street is in
a dangerous condition, caused by being
crossed the p, 3. {; L l. and P. & W
r Rs, and recommend that steps be
taken to protect the public
Since our last issue they found
the folio wing
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Letters testamer,ary on the estate of
Robert Trimble, Esq, decd, late of
Middlcsex twp, Butler Co, Pa, having
been granted to the undersigned, all
persons knowing themselves indebted TO
said estate will please make immediate
payment and any having claims against
said estate will present them duly au-
thenticated for settlement to
5. {. TRIMBLE,
Flick p. o.,
w. A. DENNY, Butler Co, Pa
Executors,
McJuukin & Galbreath, Att'ys.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15

Any Of our readers needing gas stoves
or gas ranges, gas fronts or any gas saw
ing appliance will find it financial say
ing to call at the store of w. n.
O'Pricr q Son, GA ltaet J%-ffers4Ia ~
and get prices on the extensive line they
have on exhibition. They are also
agents for the celebrated Welsbach
Light, of which more than 1900 were
old in Butler, last year
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Letters testamentary OF the estate Of
Isaac Kepple, decd, late OF Fairview
township, Butler county, Pa, having
been granted to the undersigned, all
persons knowing themselves indebted to
said estate will please make immediate
payment, and any having claims against
the same will present them for settle
mcut to
WM. L. KEpPL.E, EXT,
p-aelauiIlay De-
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
For Sale.

A good chop mill and saw mill COM
,ined. Will be sold cheap. Inquire of
GREER MCCANDI.ESS,
Whitestown Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Letters tcstamcntary on the estate Oh
Matthew Throwcr, decd, late of Clinton
twp, Butler Co., Pa, having been grant
cd to the undersigned, all persons know.
ing themselves indebted to said estate
will please make immediate payment,
and any having claims against sail estate
will present them, properly autheniicat-
ed for settlement 20
THOMAS a. TIIRowER,
JoHN +. THRowER, Exits.
Saxonburg, Pa.
RALsToN 81 GREER. Attys.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
6. n. Boyd, DRUGGIST.
Diamond Block, Butler, Pa
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate of Isaac Hepler, late of Oakland
township, deceased, notice is hereby
given that letters of administration upon
the estate of said decedent have been
granted to the undersigned. All persons
indebted to the said estate are requested
to make payment, and those havin <
claims or demands against the same will
make them known without delay to
l. 3. HEPLER,
Administrator,
Carbon Center, Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
Special Excursion to the EXPOSE
ton via the Il. x W, TX. X.

On Wednesdays September I -21-2S
and October 5-12 -19 the P. w. will
sell special Excursion tickets to Alleg
heny good for return in three days in
cluding date Of sale, rate from Butler
$50 which includes admission TO the
Exposition
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
ADMINIsTRNTOR,s NOTICE.

Letters of administration on the estate
OF Harriet Thompson, decd, late of Clay
twp. Butler Co., Pa, having been grant
eG to the undersigned, all persons know
ing themselves indebted to said estate
Will please make immediate payment,
and any havirg claims against said estate
will present them duly authenticated for
settlement To
X. c. THOMPSON, Admir-,
Flora, p. o..
w. c. FINDI,FY, Atty.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
LOCAL AND GENERAL,
NOTICE.

During tine next few weeks we will
send out quite a number Of bills for
subscriptions due, and hope our friends
will respond promptly as we need the
money
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
Notice.

A man who calls himself an optician,
aud who says his name is Brown. is
travelling over this county selling spec
tacles (as / am informed) on my reputa-
tion.
will say that don't know the man.
never met him that | know of and have
had no dealings with him whatever
Respectfully
ID. l.. CLEELAND.
Optician.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15

Letters testamentary on the estate Of
Sarah Jane Cranmer, decd, widow Of
Israel Cranmer, dec'd.,) late of Centre
twp, Butler Co, Ia, having been grant
ed to the undersigned, all persons know
ing themselves indebted to said estate
will please make immediate payment.
and any having claims against said
estate will present them duly au-
thenticated for settlement to
J. ID. McJTINKIN, EXT,
Butler. Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
Lots for Sale.

In a thriving town at X. r. station.
Size to suit purchaser. A good opening
for painter, carpenter and stone mason.
Inquire al this Office
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
TIM BER.

For blank applications and instructions
how to apply for reduction Of SO per
cent Of taxes on umber lands send Is
cents TO ], a. HEYDRGcK s. Sons,
Civil Engineers,
Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
EXECUTORS NOTICE,

Letters tcstamentary on the will Of
Richard g. Nelson, late of Middlcsex
township, Butler county, Pennsylvania,
decd, having been granted by the Reg
Istcr of said county TO the un6ersigue
Executors thereof Therefore all persons
knowing themselves indebted to The
estate OF said deceased are requested TO
make speedy payment, and those having
claims against said estate can present
them properly authenticated for settle
mcut 20
II. M. PARKS,
r. 4. PARKS, Executors.
l.. McJunkin Atty. Glade Mills, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
ACCIDENTS.

Last Sunday, while on the road to
church, John Scott of Lancaster twp.
was kicked in the face by a horse and
dangerously hurt
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Letters testamentary on the estate of
John s. Love, decd, late OF Clinton twp,
Butler county, Pa, having been granted
to the undersigned, all persons knowing
themselves indebted to said estate will
please; max; make immediate payment, and
will present them duly probated for
settlement to w. II. LOVE, EXT,
Riddles X Roads, Pa.
W. d. BRANDON. Atty.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
TRUE BILLS.
Commonwealth vs..

Commonwealth vs:
John Clark and VIM. Roach. a&b and
assault with intent to rob; Harry Ford,
larceny; Wm. Martin house breaking
and being a tramp; George Clark, VIM.
Quintou and Richard Crawford. larce-
ny and being tramps: John Donley, a&
b: Harry Ross larceny and breaking
Jail Levi Slator, maintaining Il public
nuisance; R w. Brest larceny as
bailee; Frank DAVIS, larceny Harry
Hunt. Larceny: Harry Brackney. larce-
ny; Matilda Keister. assault and a&b:
Harry Miller and VIM. Meek, malicious
mischief
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
OF Interest to You.

Parties wishing to engage in the livery
business, call on Walker & McElvain for
location and outfit