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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-05-17
POLITICAL

Quite number of Republicans from
this county, besides the delegates, are
attending the Congressional Convention
at Beaver today. The Convention will
select Republican candidate fer Con
gress for this district, and the Butler
postoffice matter will probably be set
tied at the same time The Convention
to select delegates to the National Con-
vention meets at New Castle tomorrow.
As John N. Greer is persistently cleo
tion eering for second term, it may be
well for people to know that James NJ.
Galbreath and s. F. Bowser will also be
candidates, when the proper time comes
and that H. III. Goucher is considering
the matter.
1t is not likely however that they will
begin electioneering two or three years
ahead Of time, as they are all men of
some sense of decency, honor and fair
ness.
Philadelphia has another sensation in
hands Mayor Ashbridges chief of
Police attempted to blackmail John
Wanamaker, and Wanamaker made the
affair public. Ashbridge defends him
self and chief in public letter
AT a meeting of the Municipal League
of Philadelphia, Monday, strong resolu-
tions were adopted demanding an inYes-
tigation by the mayor, and declaring
that if the charges made by John Wan
amaker shall be substantiated Director
English should be dismissed, and if the
mayor is unable to disavow responsible
ty, he, too, shonld get out of office.
The Populists led off this year in max
ing Presidential nominations At Cincin-
natl Thursday the middle-of-theroad
faction nominated Wharton Barker of
Phila and at SiouxFalls the fusion faction
named w. J Bryan. In some respects
there is hair or two difference in their
l,latformS
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-05-17

likely realize nothing more than the
pleasure of the dream.
Franklin Bliun. of Mt. Chestnut,
drove through town one day last week,
with his team of young iron gray colts,
and to have a fine team like Franks Is
enough to make a fellow sit little
straighter than usual.
Mrs. Jake Dambach and daughter of
Evans City, visited their relatives here,
not long since.
Prospect had a visit from two Mormon
Elders last week, and we don't know
whether a Latter Day saint was ever in
town before or not
The next time that Mrs. Shoaf pre-
pares a good supper for teacher who Is
attending the examination and who for
gets to 90 and eat it, 1t will be for some
one who will not be so forgetful Now,
Clarence, do You see?
Miss Myers of Lancaster twp. was the
guest of her friend, Miss Louise Miller,
last Sunday.
Miss Maud HeyL who has been sick
for some time has been taken to st.
Francis hospital, Pittsburg, where it Is
hoped she may improve.
Miss Lizzie English has returned
from q visit to Ellwood relatives. and
thinks Ellwood Is a very nice place to
live in.
Mr.. Teets, of Pittsburg, was here last
week. the guest Of J. G. Kelley. Mr.
Teets is a dealer in horses and came
here to buy some.
Mrs. Mamie Weigle and son Carl
have returned from MuddYcreek twp
where they spent the winter with rela-
| tives
Miss Grace Gallagher, of the Pleas
ant Hill district, was in town Saturday
morning and felt real sorry that she
could not stay for the show.
The members of the L. p. church
society had a social and supper at James
| Forresters Wednesday evening May y,
Many of our young people were there
and report a splendid time.
VIM Kelly, son Albert and Earl Bupp,
| of Stamford, We're in town last week, on
| business and pleasure.
| David Pfugh. wife and aunt Miss
! Maggie Albert, of Mt. Chestnut, We're
in town one day last week, shopping
and visiting.
Rev. Geo. Diener, of Harrison City.
was in town recently, on his way to his
father-in-law, J. c. Beighley's, south
west Of town.
T. B. and J. W. Stephenson, of Nit.
! Chestnut. were here Saturday evening,
attending the show.
| Mossie Robbery was severely kicked
by a horse but is improving and Will
soon be able for workagain.
Miss Maggie Wilson has gone to Fay
| ette Co, where she will teach music
| this summer.
Reuben ShanOr, who was accidentally
thrown out of a buggy, was thought at
first to be severely hurt, but his friends
will be glad to hear that he is improv-
ing nicely.
Mont Dunn has hired with John Shat
| fer for this summer, an is said to be a
fine little hand.
Miss Eva Roth of Evans City, was the
| guest of her grand mother, Mrs. Martin,
Sunday.
Mrs. Wolford was the guest of hel
sister, Mrs. J. C. Kelly, most of last
week.
James Ralston, who attended the
medical college III Philadelphia, the
past year, has come home for the vaca-
| ton.
Mrs. Daniel Keefer. of West Liberty,
was the guest of her daughters, Mrs. Il.
A. Kelley and Mrs. Henshaw the past
| week or so. JOE COSTLY.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-05-17
Where Are We At?

On the Connoquenessing creek: half
way between Plttsburg and New Cas-
tie To begin with an historic spot,
where from the start history and money
have always been made The present
population numbers 1900. Oil pro
ducers and operators, business men who
face the problems Of the day and stand
for the right even though they stand
alone glass manufacturers, County and
State representatives, make up the
active population.
Our towns are ideal as to place of
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-05-17
ROAD AND BRIDGE REPORTS.

Notice is hereby given that the following
road ana bridges have been confirmed nisl
by the Court and will be presented on the
first Saturday of May term. 1900, being the
26th day of said month, and if no exceptions
are filed they will be confirmed absolutely:
r. ID. No = March Sessions, 1900. In re.
petition of citizens of Fairview township for
a public road to lead from point on the
petrOlia and Miller's Eddy road to a point
on the PetrOlia and Rogers Mill road. De-
cember 9Th. 1899, viewers were appointed by
the Court who on January 11th. 1900, filed
their report. setting forth that the proposed
road Is necessary for public ROAD. ana tatd
out the same for public use. No damages
assessed. March 10th. 1900, approved, and fix
width of road at 30 feet. Notice to be given
BY THE COURT.
r. d. No. 3 March Session, 1900 In re.
petition of citizens of Forward township for
a county bridge over COnnoqucnessing creek
Mill and PeterSvtlle road TO the Butler ana
Evansburg road. January 18th. 1900, viewers
We're appointed 10y the Court. who on March
I'd. 1909, fled their report. setting forth that
the proposed bridge is necessary and that
the cost of the same will require more cX-
pense than il is reasonable the township OF
Forward should bear. and recommending
that the same be built by Butler county. No
damage. Change made in the bed Of the
public road. March 10th, 1900, approved:
Notice to be- given according to rules OF
Court and TO be laid before the grand jury 1T
next term. by THE COURT.
X. d. No J. December Sessions, 1898. In re
petition of citizens of Clinton township Tor
change of Il public road. being a portion of
the road known as the Pughtown road. be-
ginning at point on lands of Joseph Jones
and extending to where said road interSeCtS
q public road known as the Lardin'S Mill
road September Both. 1899, reports set aside
and reviewers appoined by the Court. who,
on December 5th. 1899. filed their report, set
ting forth that a vacation. change and sup
ply is needed as desired by the petitioners.
and that the same supply is necessary for a
public road, and have laid out the same for
public use having had regard for the short
est distance and that which would do least
sum of s15.OO assessed to K. o. Wood. to be
paid by Butler county. March 18th, 1900.
supplemental draft filed. March 18th, 1907 a
supplemental draft having been filed in this
case by permission of Court, the width of the
road IS fixed at 33 feet, as shown by said sup
elemental draft. Notice to be given accord
ing to rules of Court. BY THE COURT.
Certified from the record this '23rd day of
April, 1900. -.,.,
WILLIAM p. TURNER.
vl~ =
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-05-17
A smallpox Riot.

For sometime past it has been known
that cases of smallpox have existed in
Turtle Creek and other towns, east of
Pittsburg, that were not reported TO the
authorities. the people prefering to at
tend to the cases in their homes. Hos
pitfalls, however, have been established
in some of them. and on Saturday last,
the attempt to remove some patients, to
Il hospital in Turtle Creek, resulted in
a riot, mob of about 5000 people resist
ing The fire company squirted water
on the crowd, until their hose was cut;
and at midnight the Sheriff and some
deputies arrived The patients Were
placed in the hospital IAN old school
house, but further trouble was expected
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-05-17
SarVer Station.

Buffalo Church held unique social
Tuesday, May 10.
Miss Easley is again giving music
lessons in our community.
Preaching services in Buffalo church
next Sunday, II o'clock; at Westmin-
ster, o'clock.
Lutheran conference last week in
ST. Paul's.
Sunday School Convention May % in
Fisk Chapel, Leasureville. Rev. Nc
Nees to preach the sermon at II a. ~.
on Holy Ghost Power in Sunday School
Still seven weeks of Academy
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-05-17
Butler County Pomona.

The second quarterly meeting of But
Ter County Pomona Grange, No. II p.
of II. viii meet in the hall of Cranberry
Grange, No 90S, on Thursday, June T.
1900, at 10 o'clock am. All delegates
will be met ut Gallery Station. Turn
out and let us have d good meeting.
BY order of Committee.
H. BOOK,
w H. CAMPBELL. Master.
Secretary.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-05-17
REGISTERS NOTICES.

The Register hereby gives notice that the
following accounts Of executors, admins
traitors and guardians have been filed In
this Office according to law. ana viii be pre-
srnted TO Court for confirmation and allow
auCe on Saturday. the 2Bth day OF May,
1900. at 9 A NJ. OF said daY:
Final account OF II McClymouds, guar
dian OF William Ii Meinhart, min or child Of
John J. Meinhart, deceased. late OF Renfrew,
Butler county. Pa.
admir- y 7 y Of Edward Graham, deceased,
late OF Sunbury borough.
First and final account OF Elizabeth Nc
Call, adm'r'N OF Robert Mccall. deceased.
late OF Clinton township. Butler county, Pa.
4 Final and distribution account OF {
Erwin. adm TX OF Jose>h Erwin, late or air
; Final account OF George Graham. cx-
ccutor OF Alex Welsh, deceased, late Of Penn
township, Butler county, Pa.
Final account OF John F p McGinlcy,
admir- Of Daniel Conyery. deceased. late Of
Oakland township, Butler county. Pa.
Of Lucinda Park. dccc ASed, late OF MiddlcseN
township. Butler county. Pa.
; First and partial account OF ii starr
and " Starr. executors OF VIM starr, de
ceased, late of Concord township, Butler
county. Pa.
Of Agnes Gertrude LcIbler, minor child of
Matilda Leibler deceased. late OF Butler
borough.
Of Anne Shanor. deceased, late of,Muddy-
creek township. Butler county, Pa.
IL Final account OF W L Murtlaud, adm r
OF Robert ; Campbell. deceased, late of Con-
cord twp. Butler county. Pa.
l. First and final account OF Mulvain Dun
lap. ddm'r Of Jane Dunlap, deceased, late OF
Marion township, Butler county. Pa.
Il second. final and partial distribution ac
count of Alex Mitchell. admir- OF Agnes \
otto deceased late of Butler borough.
Ii Final account of Jacob keck. executor
Of Catharne Zimmerman, deceased, late Of
Butler borough.
Il Final and distribution account of Mary
VI McGarvey. adm'r'X Of John McGarvey,
deceased. late of Donegal township, Butler
county. Pa.
10 First and final account of VIM Rudolph
BartmaSS, admr of Rudolph BartmaSS, de-
ceased, late of Clay township, Butler county,
| Pa.
Il Final account of r II Mahan. executor
of John B Mahan, deceased, late Of Middle
sex lOwnshir. Butler county. Pa.
/ l. Final account Of John + Heckert. eN-
ccutOr OF NJ ; Heckert, deceased, late OF
! Buffalo township. Butler county, Pa.
- Final account of John kocher. guardian
| of Barbara >tauffer, now Courtney, minor
| child of Ira Staufner. late OF Lancaster twp
20 First and final account of Sarah + Eunn,
admr'N of Margaret Covert. deceased, late Of
| Prospect borough.
| y Final and distribution account OF j II
| Morrison. admir- of James Morrison, deceased,
/ late OF Lancaster township. But Ter Co, Pa.
| 22 First and partial account OF James y
\ McMarin. adm'r of Samuel Graham, de-
| ceased, late of Cranberry township, Butler
| county. Pa.
% First and partial account of Ida Smith.
| adm'r'X OF Adam Smith. deceased late of
] Butler borough.
| w ADAMS Register.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-05-17
The BUTbeR GTIzeN.

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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-05-17
JOHN EITIMILLER,
JOHN HERRET. Auditors.
JACOB BLEICHNER.
b. e B.
of course we're ready

with the most extraordinary pro-
vision for your spring-time wants
ever experienced. Choice styles
and variety full worth the most
enthusiastic language.
Yet beyond all that could be
said, nothing SO plainly and
powerfully demonstrates our de-
termination to win your orders
and save you money as goods and
prices.
Write for samples-see what
goods and prices say.
Splendid lot of 50 inch ging-
hams IOc.
Lot Of 81 inch solid white satin
stripe Madras Ioc- nice for shirt
waists,
Several thousand yards of soft
finish solid white p. X. with satin
spots I2ac
One of the wonders of this
wonderful wash goods stock is the
12dc line of American dimities-
pretty-clear colorings-blues,
pinks, lavenders- clever printings.
At zoe, 25c, the showing of fine
Imported Dimities, handsome
Madras and Organdies is such as
will make pleased buyers of all
who investigate.
Exceptional line of 80 inch neat
novelty Dress Goods 2sc.
50 inch all wool Plaids 35c-i
spring-like colorings-neat plaids
and right texture for dressy skirts
to wear with shirt waists.
Great offering Of new Wash
Silks $50, 45c, soc.
See the three special pages of
shirt waists in our new spring
catalogue. Ifyou haven't copy,
send name and address for it.
Nicely illustrated-over 400 pages I
costs you nothing.
Boggs & Bull
Department X.
ALLEGHENY. PA. |
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-05-17
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

Auditor General,
e. II. HARDENBERGH.
Congressmen-at-large
GALUsHA A. GROW,
r. H. FoERDERER.
For Congress,
J. B, SHoWALTER,
For State Senate,
A. G.. WILLIAMS,
For Assembly,
J. b. MATES,
n. II. THOMPSON.
For Jury Commissioner,
JOHN G. CHRISTY.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-05-17
Printed Lino1eums
Ingram Carpets

! Best all wool extra super in
) grains, dependa BILE kinds at fairest
y prices in all the leading colors
= floral or block patterns in dark,
\ light and medium grounds. If
7 you want a reliable carpet For
} little money we know of nothing
J better Price, per yard Csc
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-05-17
The HandsomcSt and Most Con-
Venient Trains From Butler to
Buffalo and Rochester.

The handsome new vestibuled trains
on the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg
Railway are becoming very popular.
These trains are the only solid vestibul-
ed trains operated between Butler, Buff
falo and Rochester and are composed of
elegant high back seat day coaches,
cafe and free reclining chair cars max
ing fast time and affording superior
service
Train leaves Butler daily at 1912 A.
NJ, arriving in Buffalo j:45 p. NJ and
Rochester G:35 p. NJ. Corresponding
trains leave Rochester A. NJ. and
Buffalo $40 A. NJ, arriving in Butler
5:34 p NJ
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-05-17
New Mattings

More new ones arrived last
week for bed rooms and dining
rooms; they make clean, cool floor
coverings. A reliable mating in
pretty, neat patterns I'VE refer to
the new ones that arrived last
Saturday and one that will give
good service, costs, per yard Csc
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-05-17

personal property -. 2g3 90
Robert -. Pcttigrcw, real
estate. .......,............. 800 90
John McGarvey, three-iifths
interest In oil lease, not valued
All persons interested in the above ap-
braiscm 2uts will take notice that they Will
be presented for confirmation to the Orphans
Court Of Butler county, Pa, on Saturday, the
25th day OF MAY, a. d., 1900, and If no eN-
coptiOns bc filed they will be confirmed alb
sOlutcly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-05-17
WIDOWS APPRAISEMENTS.

The following widows appraisemcnts of
personal property and real estate set apart
have been filed in the Office OF the Clerk
Of the Orphans Court of Butler County, viz:
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-05-17

Greatest values offered the We are cutting prices
ePer The stock must be sold for cash quickly done
sale go until everything is
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-05-17

BY virtue of sundry writs of Ven. EN-. III.
Ia, Lev. Ea-. &c, issued out OF the Court OF
Common Pleas of Butler Co. Pa. and to M !
directed, there will be exposed TO public sale
at the Court House in the borough of Butler.
on
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-05-17
$50 Ladies Jacket Suits.

One hundred and fifty Ladies and Misses Jacket Suits
od-S5oo These all bought this spring and ranged
Sz5O to $1,000 Now S500 FTNFP CITTTc
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1900-05-17

List of names drawn from the proper
jury wheel this goth day of March, A.
d. 1900, to serve as Grand Jurors at IA
regular term of Court, commencing on
the third Monday of May, the same be-
ing the 21st day of said month.
Armstrong VIM S, Butler 1st w, carpen-
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-05-19
/l1IA

Prof Rucker, +. II. s., has been Sc
lected to preside over next years meet
ing Of the British Association. Dr..
Fucker Is the greatest living authority
on terrestrial magnetism and other
reconcile topics.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-05-19

Chicago has the poorest street ear
service in the world. especially since
the reformers have been satisfied by
the Union Traction Company.
~6~
Chicago has too much dead-beat club
government. Give the common people
chance.
%e~
1t Is noticeable that the men mixed
UP in the past in the brlbing OF juries
Cor street car companies all jumped
town. Too many high officials to pro-
tcct. 90
The gang who have sold out the peo-
pie to the Union Traction Company are
throwing dust in the eyes of the citi.
Sens by shouting Lower the tunnels. "
Their game is to give the Traction
Company new franchise next year.
On consideration of the lowering of the
b,nuels.
This Is too thin.
The people see through the game
Cow.
1t won't work.
The Government will force the low.
oring of the tunnels. anyway.
What the people want Is a lowering
OF car fares, more cars better accom-.
o,odations and better service.
Only 1,5OO people are interested in
6wering the tunnels. TO wit: vessel
and dock owners.
Over 100000 people are interested
IN lowering street-car fares and in Sc.
curing the worth of their money from
the corporations which have stolen
their streets.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-05-19

Gen. T.. Y, sumner a retired army
officer residing In Denver, Is working
for the establishment Of camp Of
rough riders in Colorado. His idea is TO
get 5000 young men together in camp
of military instruction for year.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-05-19
A1e11

The Union Traction Company is the
poorest run and most measly excuse
for a street railroad corporation that
We ever heard Of.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-25
Wedding Reception Last Night

Captain H. Wiley Sholar and bride
arrived here yesterday afternoon from
Sumter, S. c., accompanied by his
brother, Mr.. H. w. Sholar. of Tarboro,
and Mr.. B. F. King, Of his city, who
vent to South Carolina to attend the
Wedding. A delightful reception was
rendered to the couple last night at the
residence of the groom'S brother, Mr..
o T. Sholar. on South Front street,
near Orange. Quite a number of
friends called and the evening was
spent in a most enjoyable manner
Choice refreshments were served.
Captain ShOlar was united in mar
riage yesterday morning at Z o'clock
at Sumter, S. c., to Miss Edna Flow
erS, the lovely daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. F. Flowers, of that city. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Mr.. Kelley, of Magnolia Street NJ. E.
church., south. The bride "a attired
in a stylish tailor made travelling suit,
and carried a beautiful shower bouquet
of bride roses and maiden hair ferns.
The wedding presents were in profu-
sion and were both handsome and use
full.
Captain Sholar is a. popular conduc-
tor on the Scotland e. branch of the
Atlantic Coast Line . between Weldon
and KinSton. He and his bride will
spend the holidays here and then go to
Tarboro, where they will reside.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-25
CAME AFTER THE EMBEZZLER
Yesterday for Michael Kourani for
Whom the e of That State Is
sued a Requisition-He Identified the
Night for shenandoah.

State Constable Matthew Giblon, of
Shenandoah. Pa. arrived in the city
yesterday for Michael Kourani, the
young Syrian for whom the governor
of Pennsylvania issued a requisition on
Governor d. L. Russell. of this state.
He came by Raleigh with the reauisi-
ton and Governor Russell honored it
by giving the constable an order for
the body Of Kourani. He presented
his order to Mayor Waddell and the
prisoner was delivered over to him.
He recognized Kourani when carried
to his cell.
Kourani was arrested by Detective
Robert Green in this city on Wednes-
day of las week on a charge of en-
bezzlement and larceny while \ SER
want, agent and employe of { Ian
merchant at Shenandoah. The e-IIbez-
element amounted to $125 money and
the larceny of a gold watch and some
jewelry to the amount of Sf5, footing
up 5000, fro which he pulled his en-
ployer.
While in Jail here, the Syrians doing
business in this city took quite an in
terest in their countryman. A number
of them called at the station house
yesterday and babe him good bye.