Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-26
Prospect and Vicinity.
Be sad or be glad when you read

Be sad or be glad when you read
The farmers institute last week was
a very successful affair. Owing to the
sickness among the speakers, Chairman
Stoughton had to change the program
me several times, but everything came
out all right, and Mr.. Stoughton is to
be congratulated upon his tireless
efforts The address of welcome was
made by Carl Shanor, who in his own
winsome way, welcomed the farmers,
and we were going TO say the candl-
dates
The response was made by. Elvin
PYLE in a speech full of thought and in
terest. The State speakers were Messrs
Critchfield, Herr and Burns. The local
exceedingly well and the state speakers
were very much surprised at the talent
displayed.
The music throughout the institate
was furnished by Cornet band, and
everyone complimented them upon
their fine music.
The education session Wednesday
eve was noticeable and pleasant part
of the proceedings.
The scholars of Room No ?, sang
The Old School Bell Prof Green
spoke on What Is 1t Worth? The
Prof. is master at our Academy, and
brought out many good ideas in his
speech A recitation was given by
Charlie Lepley The little imps haye
been playing with Charles throat and
upper lips of late, but notwithstanding,
Charlie did we'll for his first appearance
in public The little folks of Room
No. /, then sang THE Crow Song" and
also Sowing" These are motion
songs and the audience were much
amused at the little tots, who did their
very best.
Frank Barkley, who is one of our
promising young men, talked on Duty
of The Times" Frank has pleasant
voice and did well.
THE Skaters Song" was sung by
Room No. 2, and received their share OF
applause too. A recitation was given
by Miss frankie Dodds Miss Dodds
has had some experience in declaiming
and we got what we looked for, a fine
recitation Prof Dyke, who was new
speaker to our people, discoursed on
Present Demands Mr.. Dyke brought
out many good things in his interesting
talk
The Tramps" was spoken by Miss
Cora Mcclure, and her reputation as
speaker was a forecast Of her success.
Supt Cheesman, who is no stranger
to our people, gave an interesting talk
on "A Higher Education. The Supt.
always does well, but the occasion
seemed to inspire HIM.
The Brooklet" was sung by some
ladies of Room No. 3 They sang as
well as they looked THE Angels of
Buena Vista" was rendered by c. II.
Hueter Charlie is a forcible and en-
tertaining speaker and we were assured
of his success before hand. Hon. n. b.
Critchfield then gave n splendid talk to
all the school children present, and said
1.-The only way to be happy is to do your
duty and he told several anecdotes to
illustrate his arguments. The band
also enlivened the proceedings with
some of their splendid music.
Mrs. c. c. Sullivan, of Beaver Falls,
is visiting her daughter Mrs. Pyle and
also her sister Mrs. Lepley.
Rev c. u. Spiggle. of Kittaning, will
lecture in the Lutheran Church. Friday
eye, Jan. 81. The subject is Gus
tavus Adolphus. Rev. Spiggle is said
to be a fine speakar Everyone is in
yited
Miss Flora Forester has been sick
for two or three weeks, and her brother
Ford took charge of the school. Flora
is now able to teach again.
There were about thirty candidates
in town during the farmers institute.
They are a jovial set of men, and made
Hotel Boehm their rendezvous
n. s. Grossnan has been juryman
for two weeks aud no doubt enjoyed
the rest from farm work.
Rev L. b. Roth of Thiel College,
Greenville Pa, will deliver a sermon
here Sunday, Feb H. on Education.
The reputation of the speaker insures
an interesting and instructive discourse
Evander McCandless died after a
short illness, Saturday last. Mr. Nc
Cand.ess, was very robust man, and
his demise was a surprise to all. He
was about 40 years of age, and leaves Il
wife, two children and many relatives
and friends to mourn his death.
The Odd Fellows have bought a lot |
from A. Bowers, and it is reported |
that they will build new hall by and |
by A new hall will be an ornament |
as well as a useful thing to rs.
Alex Stewart recently spent a day
visiting his son William and family, of !
Whitestown.
Grippe Sufferers. Rev Stahlman |
and wife, Rev. Eakin, Allen Barr and |
wife Mrs. Heater and daughter Carrie, |
Rame Weigle and wife. Mrs L. NJ. |
Roth John Weigle, f. p Critchlow
and family. Lois and Benja Lepley, j.
G. Miller and family, John Shaffer and |
sister Bertha, Mrs. Aiken. U. G.. Wei |
gle and wife Misses Kate and Maggie |
Jas. Barr, wife and fam
lily and Mrs Marshall
Rev. Diener,-of Harrison City was in
this community, visiting friends, not
long since.
Milton aud Willie Langharst, VISITED |
their uncle Solomon Albert and family, |
OF MtChestnut, Saturday The boys |
found some Indian relics on their way
JOE Cosby