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relieve Kimberley via Belmont 1t is hardly
probable that the military censor would
allow the publication of the information.
A move in the direction of Bethuiie
would catch the Beers between the col
umns of Methuen and Gatacre, coming
from Queenstown, and the garrison at
Nauwpoort.
: All attempts TO storm Ladysmith seem
TO have been abandoned by the Beers.
Their main force. OF about 1900 or more.
is already marching south under General
Joubert TO search for food and with the
secondary object of meeting General
Clery.
The latest news OF Jouberts force re-
ported them as marching upon the Moci
River far TO the south OF Estcourt. The
road being followed is most likely tnat
which leads direct from Ladysmith
through Weenen TO Weston. avoiding
Estcourt. The aim is TO isolate the Brit
ish forces at Estcourt. destroy the Mooi
River bridge and impede General Clery' s
advance.
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thusiasm displayed by our folks at home
over the war and by the sympathy so
feelingly expressed. Not the least is the
American generosity appreciated by the
population here.
Colonel Stowe, the American Consul,
paid a visit 10 the Boer prisoners It
Simonstown and was accorded a salute
of nine guns. He has authorized the
American Consul in Pretoria TO honor cap
tive officers checks to the amount Of
Gl5O0
Great interest has been created by the
news of the early arrival in Table Bay
OF an American squadron. including the
cruiser Chicago. Admiral Schley's flag
ship, the Montgomery and two other
cruisers. The visit of the squadron to the
Cape at this juncture cannot fail TO create
profound impression. Arrangements
are being made to offer the American
ships a splendid reception. Official visits
will be exchanged between the Governor.
Admiral Schley and Admiral Sir Robert
Harris.
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STOLE THE SAME
HORSE EIGHT TIMES
Grim Joke of Convict
ReaViS.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SAN QUENTIN PRISON. Nov. n
Frank Reavis. prisoner who was sent 20
the penitentiary eight times for stealing
the same mare from a man in Calaveras
County. was released to-day Seven OF
the terms were served at San Quentin and
one at Folsom. all being light. except the
last two. which were for twelve and ff-
teen years respectively.
The aggregate sentences amounted N
forty-one years. and Reavis was IN fail
Just twenty-eight years and eight months
he Is now 81 years Of age. and when he
left, the prison he said he intended TO an
at Napa-
~ Is stated by the prison officials that n
few months ago Reavis received a Ieffar
from the man from whom he had stolen
the mare so often, In which the owner
asserted that II was now safe for Reavis
10 leave his abode. as the mare had died
OF old age ten years ago.
1 am stlll hopeful" wrote Reavis in re-
ply. Perhaps the mare Is survived by
one of her colts" "
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feet OF the wharf, lumber. machinery and
wharf houses, carrying everything away
Fortunately all the workmen but three
fled 10 high ground at the waves ap-
proach. Hardly an instant seemed to
elapse from the time the wave struck TIL
the men and wharf were engulfed and no
visible trace was left Of the structure.
Ward and Jones were never seen 70 ap-
pear in the sea. The unknown man who
was rescued kept we'll up In the water
and was seen 10 head for a small reef
which he reached in safety. and was res
cued several hours later by a boat from
shore.
Both Ward and Jones are married men
and have families living IN Westport.
Pollard & Dodge OF San Francisco are the
owners OF the dock. The loss includes val
liable hosting machinery tan bark. lum-
ber and a large miscellaneous cargo OF
freight ready for shipment 20 San Fran
cisco. The damage cannot be accurately
estimated. but IL Is thought 20 be well up
in the thousands OF dollars.
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RACE OF WARSHlPS
ON THE WAY TO MANILA

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2l.-The ocean
race for Manila is becoming closer. The
New Orleans arrived at Alden to-day. Tier
principal competitor. the Brooklyn. sailed
from Alden yesterday for Colombo She
is consequently only about three days at
most ahead Of the New Orleans. allowing
time for the latter 70 coal at Aden The
Brooklyn lost time 10 the New Orleans
In going through the canal and Red Sea
Right in the rear OF the leaders the
Marietta and the Nashville are having a
race OF their own To Manila with the
chances In favor OF the latter The Nash
Vile sailed from Port Said for Alden n
the 18th inst. and the Marietta started
on the same trip to-day. three days be-
hind.
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AMERICAN TROOPS
PARADE AT MALTA

MALTA. Island Of Malta, Nov. 2l.-|
Eight hundred troops OF the Forty
seventh United States Infantry landed
here to-day from the United States trans
port Thomas. which is on her way TO Ma
Mia and were inspected by the Governor.
General Sir Francis Grenfell. on the pa
rade ground. The fine physique of the
Americans made an excellent impression.
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COMMUNICATION INTERRUPTED

DURHAM. Natal. Nov. 21.-The Govern
ment has received the following advices
from Colonel Royston. commander of the
volunteers at Ladysmith, under date of
November To-
'All the volunteers and police are well
and there are plentiful supplies for man
and horse. All was quiet yesterday
"wednesday and the same condition ex-
lists this morning. There has been no
further bombardment and the effects
hitherto have been trifiing. We are anx-
ious for news from the south"
Communication with Estcourt is inter-
rupted.
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Bad Accident Averted

SAN RAFAEL. Nov. 21.-Philip FIahertv
and John Reilly found number Of trucks
and express boxes piled upon the track OF
the Donahue line at the depot last evening
and informed Nightwatchman Miller. who
removed them from the rails II is be
lieved that a number Of boys who were
roughly handled few days ago for in
terfering with railway employees in the
discharge OF their duty attempted. out OF
spirit of revenge, TO derail the freight
train. and the authorities are investigat-
ing the affair.
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ONE MINOR BATTLE.

DURHAM. Natal. Nov. 2O.-Seven hun
dred Beers from Weenan took up a strong
position on the Highlands. thirteen miles
south of Estcourt. occupying Turner :
farm. east Of Mooi River. Major Thorny-
croft. with a detachment of mounted in
fantry. and the Estcourt Carbineers en-
gagged the Beers. OF which three were
killed. including their commandant. The
Beers withdrew, taking 200 head OF cat
tie captured at Turner's farm. The'main
Boer force south of Estcourt is reported
TO have retired
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o. = = - " ~ -
public dispatches from General Butler Cape
General Cery,
MoOi River
November 9, "All well here We
shell
hadn
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BARK IS WRECKED.
italian Vessel Fabio Strikes ON the
Palisades.

KINGSTON. Jamaica, Nov. T.-Ths
Italian bark Fabio. Captain BoiEiano
from Naples September l2 for Pensacola
Fra, was caught In a storm and damared
while trying 10 make this port She
struck on the Palisades Saturday and Ia
now a total wreck
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GARRISON HOLDS OUT.

LONDON, Nov. 22.-The Daily Mail pub
fishes the following dispatch from Pieter-
maritzburg: An official communication
from Ladysmith. uated November is. says
the garrison is maintaining its position.
A Boer force is reported TO the rear Of
Bowen, about a days ride from here.
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GREAT WELCOME AWAITS
THE AMERICAN SHIPS

LONDON, Nov. 22.-This dispatch from
its special correspondent is published bv
the Daily Telegraph:
CAPE TOWN. Nov. 2O.-It isimpossible
to exaggerate the satisfactory effact
W which has been produced here by the en-.
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President Steyn Of the Orange Free State.
with Sir Alfred Miners sanction. was
arrested by Beers in the mountains and
conveyed 10 Bloemfontein. II is under
stood that Mr.. Schreiner's letter was a
protest against the impressment Of Brit
ish subjects in Cane Colony
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ARRESTED BY THE BOERS.

CAPE TOWN, Nov. 2i.-Mr. Collet, the
correspondent of the London Daily Mail
at Stromberg. while bearing a message
from Mr.. Schreiner. the Cape Premier, to
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STlTE ELECTRO MEDICAL INSTITUTE

Second floor, 7s7 MARKET STREET.
Rooms !. 2 and g.
Office hours-9 a. m. 10 p. m.
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MANILA. Nov. 2L-The opinion OF
many military men and resident for
eigners is that Aguinaldo has probably
escaped by changing his seat of war into
The northern part of the island. They
think he has taken a considerable army
with him. This. II true. will necessitste
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MANILA, Nov. 22-l2:5O p. m-Aqun-
odo has escaped between Generals
Young and Wheaton, General YOUNG is
pusbiDg toward Boyombong.
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AGUINALDO FLEES
FURTHER NORTHWARD
Shows Greater Strategy Than Pur=
suing American Troops, Who Now
Suffer Fearful HardshipS.

Special Cable to The Call Copyrighted by
Gordon
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TREATMENT BY MATr-Write I,
you cannot call AT the Office. A per
sonal visit Is always 10 be preferred
but for those who are unable to can
the doctors Of the State Electro -Medi-
cal Institute have developed a system
az Electro Medical Home Treatment
that Is entirely successful. by means OF
which thousan nds who were unable 10
call at the Office have been cured a,
home.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-12


Prospects are good for more sleigh
ing hope We VIII not BE- dlSHPp1'Eie'.
Some Of tine married people of ,his "
clnity spent very enjoyable eve l.n- "a
the home oi Alr and Mrs NJ c. SeIriJ z
recently Oysters were served by mlu-
host and hostess and the evening was
spent in games aud music.
The mea who We're employed on the
SAW mill on the Mecom farm north of
town have returned 20 their work after
spending the holidays with friends Il
Nenango county. The next mcye will
be nearer our village.
Fred Mcbride is having a well drilled
for gas on the Gibbons place. The New
Castle Co. Is drilling on the Hogue,
Cooper and Book farms Nothing like
keeping business moving.
The barn of Joseph Cross was totally
destroyed by fire on Wednesday night
last All his live stock, except some
sheep were burned. The origin of the
fire is a mystery as yet. Partially in
sured
Miss lima Bennett of Philadelphia.
whose parents were form er residents of
this neigborhood is spending the win
ter with friends and relatives in this vi
cinity.
b. S. McGowan and J. L. ReicheIt
made business trip to New Castle a
few days ago.
Republicans will meet in the Hall in
Jacksville on Saturday, Jan. 2lst for
the purpose of nominating township of
ffcers Let all come and help nominate
the best men available.
MORE ANON.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-12

On Thursday evening December 29th,
1898 very pretty marriage cermony
was performed at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs David English near Prospect when
in the presence of all the members of
the family and other INVITED guests
their daughter Miss Martha and Mr..
McCiintock We're united in the holy
bonds of matrinomy. Rev. NJ. a. Eakin
was the officiating clergyman after con
gratulations all were invited to a sump-
tuous feast which was served in such
suitable manner as few know how bet
ter than Mrs. English.
When the supper was over the usual
merriment with music and the viewing
of the presents, which were both elegant
and useful among which were silver
knives and forks by Mr. and Mrs. J. A.
Barr silver pitcher and silver teaspoons
by Mrs Marshall, large fruit dish by
Rey. and Mrs Eakin, table spoons by
Mr. and Mrs McClintock, butter knife
and sugar shell by Mr.. Isaac English
large lamp by Mr. and Mrs Stoughton,
beautiful doiley by Miss Eya Barr, and
many other beautiful presents such as
fancy plates, vases, bed spreads, rose
bowl &c, The happy couple expect
to make their future home in Ellwood
City. Their many friends wish them
the greatest happiness in their welded
life. A GUEST.
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NiddlcSeN Township.

Programme for Teachers Institute to
he held at Ekas Hall, Cooperstown.
Jan. 2l, 1899.
Organization at / 80 p. IN
Devotional Exercises.
Address by DR. l.. II, Stepp.
Paper, Miss Sarver
Song.
Geography by Mr.. Pollock.
Paper by Miss Allison.
Music
The Parents Relation to the Teach her,
Mr.. Hunter.
Essay. Miss Kit Ludwick
Song
Ten Years in the School-room. Miss
Heginbotham.
Music by Miss Kennedy
The Pupil and the Glass, John C.
Digit
Recitation by Blanche Miller.
Music
Prof A. l.. Bush, Penmanship.
Spelling, VIII T. Montgomery.
Recitation, Miss Nellie McAlillin.
School Management, Howard J.
Painter.
Recitation by Maggie Butler
Music
Methods of Teaching Current History,
Clifford Montgomery.
Song
Address by ]. NJ Hicks.
Address by w. r. Thompson, DR..
Question Box.
Evening Session, 500 o'clock p. m
Everybody is invited
- Committee.
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West Liberty.

John Staff, ST. is a juryman this
week.
Our singing class which meets every
Friday and Saturday evening and Sat
urday afternoons, is progressing finely.
under the supervision of Prof. Paterson
of East Brook.
Prof. Cheeseman, accompanied bv the
School Board of Brady twp, visited the
several schools in the township and re-
port them doing finely
Chas Young of Enon Valley, Law
renee county and Miss Iva McClintock
of Prospect are visiting their grandpa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Badger.
Geo. StafEAas purchased l. S. Bad
gers interest in the house and lot where
Geo. now lives, and l. S is making pre-
paratlons to build a new house on his
own lot.
Archy Hines is digging coal for his
brother Tom.
McCurdy Bros. have their saw mill
on John Laughner's farm and are doing
quite hourishing business. Robert
, Glenn and Chas. Moore are cutting the
timber.
The sleigh bells were heard again in
our town this week, and from the num-
Der of people who were trying the snow,
they don't expect it to stay long.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-12

our courts of Justice in the case of these
eminent political personages- and that,
too. upon the scarcely disguised plea OF
political urgency produced most un-
pleasant impression throughout the
State. The case will now go to trial.
and will be decided without prejudice
or favor. and strictly upon its merits, be
the effect upon the political ambitions
ana antagonisms of the principal de
PENDANTS what they may. 1t Is need
less to say that yesterdays decision will
not improve Senator Quay's chances OF
succeeding himself for Senator, unless
indeed, he should now promptly demand
the trial he has sought to postpone, and
succeed in vindicating himself in the
only forum where viDdication Is posi-
BILE. There is even vet time for this be
fore the election for Senator, if the de
PENDANTS desire to face the issue in that
fas hion. Pittsburg Dispatch
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Subject to the Republican Primary OF
1897
FOR SHERIFF.
]. BRADEN BLACK,
M. l.. GIBSON,
OF Butler.
JAMES R. KEARNs,
OF Butler twp.
FOR PRoTHoNoTARY.
GEORGE w. AMY,
OF Butler.
JOHN c. CLARK,
OF Washington twp.
j. NJ. MCCULLOUGH.
OF Fairview twp.
ROBERT J. THOMPSON.
OF West Sunbury.
FOR REGISTER AND RECORDER.
w. J. ADAMS, OF Butler,
formerly of Washington twp.
J. P. BoGGS,
OF Forward twp.
w. ]. BURTON,
OF Penn twp.
w. E. COOPER,
OF Worth twp.
J. P. DAVIS,
OF Brady twp.
JAMES H. MORRISON. JR.
OF Harrisville
GEORGE E. THOMAS,
OF Butler
P oRTER WILSON,
OF Centre twp.
FOR TREASURER.
CHARLES III. Book,
OF Cherry twp.
WINFIELD S. DIXON,
Of Penn twp.
ID. L. RANKIN,
OF Butler.
FOR CLERK OF COURTS.
W. H. CAMPBELL.
o. Concord twp.
GEORGE NJ. GRAHAM, the Teacher,
OF Copnoquenessing twp.
REUBEN McELvAIN,
OF Butler
J. Fl. PIZoR,
OF Worth twp.
ID. ID. QUIGLEY,
OF Penn twp.
MILES G. SARvER.
OF Buffalo twp.
W. p. TURNER,
OF Butler
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
LOYAL w. DAUGHERTY,
OF Slipperyrock twp
JOHN w. GILLESPIE,
OF Middlesex twp
MCCALLIsTER KUHN,
OF Concord twp.
ROBERT MCCLUNG,
OF Butler twp.
HARMON g. SEATON,
OF Washington twp
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR.
JAS. A. MCDOWELL,
OF Butler.
p. III. SEcHLER,
Of Prospect boro.
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Wednesday. January IS. 1899,


WILLIAMS * Mitchell. Att'ys.
Dec Is. lS.tS.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-12
ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE

Letters tcstamentiry on the estate Of
James a. Gallagher, decd, late of Cal
averas Co, California, having been
granted to the undersigned, all persons
knowing themselves indebted TO said
estate will please make immediate pay
ments, and any having claims against
said estate VIII present them duly
authenticated fol payment to
LOT WILSON,
Admir-,
Prospect, Pa.
RALsToN & GREER, Att'ys.
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Cooperstown.

Mrs VIM. Hay is recovering from an
attack of fever
Quite n number of our boys leaye for
Harrisburg with the company soon.
James Leslie, of Cooperstown, wears
a broad smile on the arrival of a -
pound girl.
Nick Carter has accepted a position
with Bobt. Butler as clerk.
Ira Mowry is recovering rapidly of
Injuries received by the falling of roof
on his back y. {.
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ROXALsksSx*"::.ss
" ABSOLUTELY Pure
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Letters Of administration on the estate
of John II. Peters, decd, late Of Clinton
twp, Butler Co.. Pa. having been grant
ed to the undersigned, all persons know
ing themselves indebted to said estate
will please make immediate payment,
ami any having claims against said estate
will present them duly authenticated for
settlement to
Mrs. ADALINE PETERS,
Adm'x.,
Riddles y Roads,
Butler Co., Pa.
$. +. * i. L. BowSER, Att'ys.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-12

Dec. 10, 1895
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-12
Notice to Republican County
Committee.

The Republican County Committee
will meet in the Lincoln League Hall,
Butler. Pa. January nth, 1899. at
o'clock, for the purpose of fixing the
time for holding the Republican prima-
ries and for the transaction of such
other business as may properly come
before them. n. c. MCCULLOUGH,
JoHN J KECK. Chairman.
P. H, sEcHLER, Secretaries
w. s. BRANDON,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-12
Select School at Sarycr's Station.

At largely attended citizens meeting
held at Sarvers Station, Friday evening
il was decided to hold a nine weeks
term of select school in the school'house
at that place at the determination of the
regular term in the Spring. The fol
Iowinp committee were selected to take
charge of the project: Mathew n.
Greer. James Logan, DR.. J. NJ Scott Rev,
w. J. Hazlett, Jas McCafferty Jr Chas
Smith. and Wilson Leasure. a first
class instructor will be employed Tul-
tion will cost from 81 to 81.
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Dissolution of Partnership.

Notice is hereby given, that the part
nership between Noble Montgomery and
Ida NJ Mitchell, under the hrm of Mont
gomery d Co., owners of the Drug Store
in Butler, Pa, known as Peoples
Pharmacy was dissolved on the 10Th day
of December, A. d. 1893, by mutual con-
sent, the said Ida NJ. Mitchell buying the
interest Of said Noble Montgomery in
said Drug Store All debts owing TO
said partnership are to be received by
the said Ida NJ. Mitchell, ard all de-
mands are to be presented TO the said Ida
NJ. Mitchell, who is 10 settle and pay
the same, she assuming all debts of said
partnership.
NOBLE MONTGOMERY,
IDA n. MITCHELL.
Dec. I6, 1903.
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Card of Thanks.

To our many friends and neighbors
who rendered assistance and so cheer
fully aided by their kind visits to cheer
and brighten the hours of patient suf-
fering through the sickness of our be
loved mother
We wish to extend our heartfelt
gratitude.
ALPHEUS DARLING,
Family and Brothers.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Letters of administration on the estate
of Pearson Covert, decd, late of Brady
twp, Butler Co Pa, having been grant
ed to the undersigned, all persons know
ing themselves indebted TO said estate
will please make immediate payment,
and any haying claims against the same
will present them duly authenticated for
settlement to
A. l.. COOPER, Admr.,
Slipperyrock, p. O,
Butler Co., Pa.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Letters testamentary on the estate of
John Grove, decd, late of Forward
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 said estate
will present them, properly authenticat-
ed for settlement TO
REV. s. ]. GROVE,
Warren, o.,
JAS. NJ. DOUTHETT,
Brownsville,
Ex'rs
w. ID. BRANDON. Atty.
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Notice to Stockholders.

There will be a meeting of the stock
holders of the Worth Mutual Fire H.
surance Co., in the school house i'll West
Liberty, on The second Saturday of Jan,
1899, being the f4th day of said month.
For the purpose of e!ecting officers for
the ensuing year and what other bust
ness may come up.
Jas. HUMPHREY, Pres.
S. ]. TAYLOR, Secy.,
West Liberty
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OF Prospect boro.

OUR list of candidates is fuller this
week than last, when the list was made
up very hastily, but it is not yet com
plete and probably will not be until a
week or two after the County Commit
tee fixes the date of the Primary
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-01-12
Auditors Notice.

In re. 1St Partial Account In the Orphans
of owen Brady Jr.. Ad- Court of Butler
ministrator of owen County. Pa, No.
Brady Sr.. deceased. 81, March r.. 1899.
Now. to-wit, the I'D day of December 1855
on motion of Levi NJ. Wise, Esq. Attorney
for accountant, the Court appoints Geo. w.
FlCcgcr Esq. an auditor to report dstribu-
tiOn of the funds in the hands Of said ac-
countant to and among the parties entitled
thereto. BY THE COURT
BUTLER COUNTY s.:
Certified from the record this END day of
Dee, tS.s.
ISAAC MEALS.
Clerk OsC.
| viii attend TO the duties of the above ap-
pointmcnt at my office in Butler, Pa, on
Saturday, the 2lst day of January, 1899, at 10
o'cloci, a, m, of which all parties Interested
will take notice.
GEO. w, FLEEGER.
Auditor,