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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27

The Opera House was crowed for
the high School entertainment of Tues
| day night, the scholars all did nicely
and about hundred dollars was realized
to pay on the telescope.
The Pittsburg Limestone Co. has
bought limestone and iron ore lease on
the A. j. Buchanan farm in Mercer
township from w. G. Filler for 81, 600,
and paying Buchanan $492.
The regular meeting of Collins No.
60 Eclectic Assembly will be held in
their hall in the Re1ber building, Fri
day evening. Refreshments will be
served and pleasant time is anticipated
Maple syrup producers expect to
realize the highest prices known for
years for their product the coming
spring. There is little old syrup in the
market and the short season last year
left stiff prices prevailing.
1t is said that a Clearfield man has
made a will in which he bequeathed
everything to his wife on. condition that
she marry again. and afterward said
that he wanted one man to regret his
death, and he had pretty good idea
who the man would be-Glen Camp
bell Journal .
1t ALWAYS pays home man to ad-
vertise in a home paper You may say
that everybody knows you, but they
don't know when you have something
that you will sell exceptionally cheap,
nor do they know everything you keep
Sometimes an attractive article adver-
tised in the newspaper brings trial
purchase, and introduces person who
becomes a permanent customer.
One evening last week three masked
robbers walked into the house. of Joseph
Crane at the head of Lucesco hollow,
just opposite Freeport in Westmoreland
county, showed a revolver in the old
mans face and told bim to hand over
his money and valuables. Mr.. Crane
is 80 years and his wife nearly as old
and an invalid One man stood guard
over them with revolver while the
other two searched the house, getting
$50 in money, gold watch and re-
volver.
The I'd Presbyterian church is to be
built of native sandstone, solid stone
walls, lined and plastered; 137x53 feet,
and will cost s2S, $50. The Sunday School
part will be at the corner of the Dia-
mond and East St. and be two stories
high; the entrance will be opposite the
end of the Diamond ST sidewalk, and
the church room will extend down the
alley. The basement is TO be finished
and divided into rooms. and the second
story of the S. S. part will have fold
ing partitions, SO that it can be made
part of the audience room. The audi
ence room will seat about 450 and with
the gallery, or second story Of the S. S.
part, about 500
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
Last Florida Tour.

The last Pennsylvania Railroad tour
OF the season to Jacksonville. allowing
almost three months in Florida, will
leave New York, Philadelphia, Balti-
more, and Washington March 4.
Excursion tickets, including railway
transportation, Pullman accommoda-
tions Zone berth), and meals en route
while going on the special train, will be
sold at the following rates: New York,
$50 90; Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Balti-
more, and Washington, $4S. 90; Pitts
burg, $53 90, and at proportionate rates
from other points. Returning, passen-
gers will use regular trains until May
81, 1902. Tickets admit of a stop-of at
Charleston Exposition on return trip
For tickets, intineraries, and other in
formation apply to ticket agents, or to
Geo. w. Boyd, Assistant General Pass
enger Agent, Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
Art in Wall Paper.

Where all the colors come from, and
where all the patterns come from are
only known to those who make them or
put them together. but it is fact that
the wall paper patterns of today are
works of art that excite both admira-
tion and wonder
Alfred Peats & Co. is the largest wall
paper firm in the United States-G.
Moser of the B. Rs& P Cafe, Stein
building, S. Main ST. is their agent for
Butler-and an inspection of his sample
books will astonish you, both as regards
patterns and prices.
The prices range from to so cents a
bolt of yards for both paper and
border. and the books can be seen at all
times at the Cafe-341 S. Main St.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
GOOD FARM FOR SALE.

For sale so acres situated miles west
of Butler. close to Harmony road, with
good buildings, well and spring water,
orchard and all kinds of small fruit, 3
acres of grey raspberries, half acre of
Strawberries, under good cultivation.
within sight of church, school and will
make terms to suit purchaser.
J. e. HOFFMAN,
Buttercup p. O., Butler Co, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27

The young people of Butler County,
who live in railroad towns. or in towns
near the railroad, who are not over 18
years of age, can secure car fare at
special rates, and thus attend the Batter
Business College and board at home.
The trains make good connections from
all directions, and students coming
thus, miss none of their classes. Many
of our students are doing this every
term. III interested, send for particulars
also catalogue and circulars.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
Grand Opera House, Pittsburg.

Anthony Hopes delightful romantic
comedy drama, entitled ''The Adven-
ture of Lady Ursula" will be presented
by the Grand Opera House Stock Com
pany in Pittsbnrg week beginning Mar.
Sd. Anthony Hope is among the most
clever of the better known English nov
elists. The dash and glamour and
swashbuckling atmosphere of his Zen
da" romances are not to be compared
to this quality of vivacious dialogue and
sparkling wit that characterize his
quietly humorous episodes, such as
THE Adventure of Lady Ursula" com-
hines
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
OIL NOTES.
The Market-Both agencies are pay
ing S1.15.

The Market-Both agencies are pay
ing $1.15.
Speechley South Penn brought
in a well Saturday on tine J. 5 Camp
bell farm which was shot Tuesday and
shows for from 30 to % barrels q day.
Nicklas & McGill have struck 80
barrel well on the widow Dunlap farm
and their test well on the Black in ad-
vance of the other operations came in
Wednesday and is said to have shown
for good producer. One OF the few
wells in the field so small as rot TO be
worth pumping was struck b. the
South Penn on the Moore & Cypher
farm.
Petersville-I the Barnhart 100 foot
field west of Petersyille, Starffer. Gala
gner q Co have struck 40 barrel we'll
on the A Douthett The Evans City
Gas Co. has well drilling on this farm
and the Forest No : on same viii be in
this week.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
PARK THEATRE.

Mrs Belle Theadore will soon cele
brate her tenth anniversary as mem
Der Of the Shore Acres" company. Her
performance of Ann Berry is known all
over the country and she certainly looks
and acts the New England housewife as
no other actress could Mrs. Theadore's
only complaint is that the smell of tur-
key disagrees with her and the turkey
dinner scene in Shore Acres" always
gives her the blues. Whenever this
lady is invited to dinner by her many
friends throughout the country she al
ways stipulates that there shall be no
turkey.
CAUGHT IN THE WEB-THURSDAY,
FEB. 81.
Caught in the Web" is a model for
boys and young men, teaching them
how by self-reliance, courage and man.
liness they can bring out class OF
wrong. and it will assist the youth TO be
honest and upright. The vice and wick
edness does not pay, as is shown clearly
in this play, and that alone is sufficient
recommendation for it's power of good.
THE RAMBLEES-SATURDAY, MAR. 1st
The coming of The Ramblers Gigantic
Extravaganza to the Park will doubt
less prove welcome announcement to
the patrons of Manager Burckhalter's
popular playhouse ''The Ramblers,"
while possessing all the snap and ginger
of the burlesque show. as we'll as null
titude of fascinating and pretty girls,
differs from the other only in the fact
that all its people are principals, and
the stage, during their performance. is
always held by some star entertainer.
The performance is upon an entirely
new plan embracing spectacular first
part, a rollicking laugh provoking farce
comedy, a colossal burlesque entitled
"A Swell Affair and lastly the reign
ing fad vaudeville
COMEDY CoMPANY-ALL NEXT WEEK
Conroy Mack & Edwards Comedians,
one of the leading repertoire organiza-
tions of this country, have by special
arrangement been secured to play at the
Park Theatre, all next week, and will
doubtless prove the banner attraction of
the season. This Company presents
only the latest successes, and their rep
ertoire includes such royalty produc
tiors as The Dangers of New York, In
Old Virginia, The Deserter, On the
Mobile, In Indiana, A Daughter of
Cuba, All for Gold. and The Diamond
King. A novel feature. and one which
was first introduced by this company, is
that of presenting high-class specialties
between the acts, and number of prom
inent vaudeville artists are engaged for
this portion of the entertainment alone,
making it really two shows combined
in one, and one grand continuous per
formance. Notwithstanding the enorm-
GUS expense the prices will be reduced
to 10, 20 and 30 cents no higher Ladies
will be admitted to the best seats the
opening night for Is cents by securing
| tickets in advance.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
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Butler County Farms for Sale.

135 acres, No. 1 farm, $500.
100 acres, room house, oil royalty of
$12 per month, $500.
105 acres, oil royalty of SO per
month, $4,000. 49,.
so acres, good buildings, gas royalty
of 800 per year, $4,000.
25 acres, in good location, $4,000
so acres, near Butler, Pa. T2030.
25 acres, good buildings, $1,000
10 acres. broom house and barn, $1,000
These are improved farms, good
warer, fruit, soil and generally rolling
land.
For further information inquire of
THEODORE VOGELEY
23S S. Main St, Butler, Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
PIttsburg Orchestra.

The resumption of the Pittsburg Or
chestra concerts this week Friday even
ing and Saturday afternoon will be well
coined. With these concerts only four
sets remain to be given this season and
it may be said that the attractiveness of
these will increase as they fall in turn
Fugue in A major, Bach
Aria, Sweet Bird" from II Pensier-
oso", Handel
SYMPHONY in G mino- (K550), Mozart.
Prelude, 'Lohengrin", Wagner
Songs: a. Pour Quoi. from Lakme,
Delibes; b. ''Sicilian Vespers", Verdi.
Rhapsody No. 2, Liszt
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
Marriage Licenses.
Letter to E. Il. Weigaud,
Rutler Pa

Dear Sir: A painter wants to know
what his paint is made Of. That's all
right; he's welcome.
Devoe is whitehead and white-zinc
ground together in linseed oil There
is nothing else in it, but color and tur-
pentine dryer. Our agent in your town
has the official State Chemists certifi-
cate of analysis certifying TO that effect
1t is the zinc and the grinding that
make it wear twice as long as lead and
oil mixed by hand.
Yours truly,
20 F. w. DEvoE & Co.
P. S.-Patterson Bros. sell our paint
in Butler.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
"A ROLLING STONE

gathers no moss"-is an old and very
true saying. but pennies and dimes roll
ed into the Real Estate Trust Company,
Pittsburg, gather moss" at the rate of
4 per cent. compounded twice Year,
Write for booklet How to Bank by
Mail. Capital and Surplus So, 500, 600.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
Good Advice to Our Friends

If you have any hides, pelts, furs OF
tallow we would advise you to sell them
to the Butler Hide and Fur Co, who are
always i'll the market and pays the high
est price. Office and store room.
333 E. Jefferson St, Butler, Pa.
II. 9. BRICK Err, hgt.,
zoI Mercer St.. Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
IOWA HORSE S.

w. B. McGeary has fourteen head of
Iowa horses all harness horses. in good
order for sale at his barn in West End.
Will be glad to show them at any time.
Prices from $125 up.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
For Rent,

House of eight rooms on Brady st.
Double house on Lookout Ave.
Five rooms, suitable for offices, at 121
S. Main st. Inquire at
JOHN BERG & Cos BANK,
Butler, Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
DR. SALE OR REM

Blacksmith and wagon makers stand,
good location on Bessemer 81 Lake Erie
railroad. Inquire of
w. G. FINDLEY, Attorney,
Butler Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
The Il. RS p.

Cafe, partially changed hands last Mon
day-Mr. Sturm selling his interest to
Mr.. Moser who will continue to set up
the best 25-cent dinners III Butler.
The Cafe has every convenience fer
ladies and you will 6ndit a comfortable
stopping place.
Bell Telephone 147.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
Real Estate Broker,

Parties wishing to purchase or sell
oil properties, farms, city residences or
real estate of any kind, should call upon
VIM. Walker, in KettereT's b'd'g, opposite
P, o. Butler Pa. Peoples Phone No. SIG.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
Gas Fixtures,

We have them; so different styles
They are in the latest finishes, made to
match the hardware of your house.
WHITEHILL. Plumber.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
SEWING Machines and Pianos

W. B. McCandless has received
another carload of Davis sewing ma
chimes and unloaded them at the West
Penn depot, last week. Mr.. McCand-
less is also handling the Behr Bros
pianos, manufactured at New York, one
of the best makes in the market.
Mr.. McCandless has been one OF the
most successful sewing machine agents
in the county and we wish him the
same success with his musical instru-
ments He has made a nice beginning,
and has sold number of Behr Bros
pianos during the past year His ad-
dress is McCandless P. o., Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
Gas Ranges.

Our line of ranges will arrive April
1st. Wait and see them.
WHITEHILL, Plumber.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
To Whom it May Concern

Walters Best Flour is the best.
Makes the finest bread we ever had.
Signed, MRS. JOHN GRAY.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
WIDOWS APPRAISEMENTS.

The following widows appraisements OF
personal property and real estate set apart
for the benefit of the widows of decedents
have been filed in the office of the Clerk
of the Orphans Court of Butler County, viz:
Widow OF n A Hendrickson,per'l pro'y $500 90
James X Martin, 300 90
Hugh Grossman, real and
personal property ..-..... ........300 90
sonal property -. ....-....... 800 90
All persons interested in the above ap-
praiSements will take notice that they will
be presented for confirmation to the Orphans
Court of Butler county. Pa, on Saturday, the
sth day of March. 1902, and If no exceptions
are filed, they will be confirmed absolutely.
GEORGE M. GRAHAM.
Clerk o. Q.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27

Many new classes will be formed at
the Butler Business College on March
Sd and March 18th. Either date will be
good time to enter.
The Butler Business College has al
ready filled 81 positions this term. Ex-
poets to fill 100 before the next term
term opens next September.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
Hello! Farmers and Seed Buyers!
SEEDSl SEEDSl SEEpSl

Headquarters for all kinds of seeds.
And in order to buy your seeds at low
est prices and the best of quality, you
must get to headquarters where you
can find the greatest assortment and
largest variety from which TO make
your selection, and this is the place.
We carry in stock the following differ
ent kinds of seeds: Clover, Timothy,
Orchard Grass, Blue Grass. Crimson,
Alfalfa, Alsyke, Cane, Flax. Rye Grass,
Red Top, Bromas Inermis, Whipper
will Cow Peas, etc. In fact we have
anything and everything in the field
seed line, we have plenty of seed to sell
and must sell it regardless of cost.
Seeing is believing. Have look before
buying elsewhere.
w. S. MCCREA e. Co.
P. S.-We pay special attention to the
jobbing trade, and make a speciality of
shipments less than car loads Mail
inquiries promptly attended to, and
samples and prices mailed upon applica-
tiou
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27

WANTED-Honest man or woman TO rrave
W Tor large house, salary 65 mon thly and
expenses, with increase; position perman
ent;inclose self addressed stamped envolope
NAnGGER,ss1o Carton bldg. Chicago.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27

How about that Bath Room you are
going to put in? Look around and see
what you want. We are showing most
anything You need in plumbing goods.
WHITEHILL, Plumber.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27

J. G. S5 w. CAMPBELL can save you
money by buying your Steel Range
from them. The Born is the best, tax
ing the medal wherever shown.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
LOCAL AND GENERAL,
Our New Location.

i. During the last three days of
? last week the type, presses, etc, y
J that compose the CITIZEN Print (
\ ing Office were removed from
4 their old location on the Diamond !
to No.
{ 241 S. Main ST., ?
over Douglass Book Store, and
two doors below The postoffice. }
where our friends are invited to J
, call on us =
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
LOOK AT THE LABEL

LOOK AT THE LABEL
Pasted on your paper, (or on the
wrapper in which it comes,) for
a brief but exact statement of
your subscription account. Th
date to which you have paid is
clearly given. If it is a past date
a remittance is in order, and is re
spectfully solicited, Remember
the subscription price, $1.00 a
year in advance or $1.50 at end
year Don't send money in an
ordinary letter-it will be at your
own risk. Use money order or
registered letter, Remit to
w. G. NEGLEY,
Butler, Penna.
sE-If the date is not changed within
three weeks write and ash why.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27

Music scholars wanted at Iz8 West
Wayne ST.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
Open Face or Hunting.

No need to quarrel about which you
shall have. Here you may take your
pick from among a complete stock of
open face or hunting, I6 and rs sizesa. all
makes of movements and cases, all styles
and prices. Back of all stands reliable
guarantee of reliable home store. A
and satisfaction to me. I also sell the
Columbia and Edison records and Edison
Talking Machines. Prices low. Colum-
bia Talking records only 80 cents.
CARL. III. LEIGHNER,
Jeweler and Graduate Optician,
2o9 S. Main Street. BUTLER, PA.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
Medicine fol
ANIMALS.

\ We make constant effort
70 keep our prescription
{ department before you, for
! there is no telling what
! hour you may need our
: rvices. Remember @e
Z are just as careful about
} the quality of goods, and (
! kind of service for your ]
I domestic pets as if human
:: lives were at stake. We
; have hundreds of prescrip
{ lions on our flies that wsre I
4: written for animals, and
? they receive the same care {
( as any Others. You may
2 have home recipe that :
; has been i'll the family for !
; years. bring it to US and
: We will fill it just right.
! Ne keep all the standard
} condition powder for cat
{ iie; also disinfectants for
) kr@pins the stable sweet :
! and clean.
{ We keep remedies for {
: dogs, birds and ali domes-
) tic animals. {
) {. N. BOYD.
! DRUGGIST, {
{ Diamond 8Iock. I
7 Butler, Pa, Z
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27

Before buying Steel Range call at
J. G.. & w. CAMPBELL'S g and see their
Celebrated Born Steel Range. The
best on the market, and at very low
price.
Special bargains in oil properties,
leases, farms, machine shops, town
residences and business locations by
WIN. WALKER,
Ketterer Building, Butler, Pa.
Great reduction in Steel Fire Proof
Safes. SIS Id. reduced from $45 90 to
$25 90. House safes rs h. So 90, 125 lb.
$11 90, 200 lb. $15 90 with combination
locks. Catalogues for the asking.
G. w. FRANKLIN,
p. o. Box 667, Pittsburg, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27

THURSDAY. FEBRUARY a7, rsoa.
NEW ApvERTIsEMENrs.

SOTE-All adver.ls...s iatcnding to make
,nanr q In their ads. should notify us OF
heir Intention q -'' ter than Mon
lay morning.
Administrators notice, estate Of Mrs.
o. S. Johnston
Sheriff's sale for Mar Z.
Whitehill's Gas Ranges.
Eggs for Matching.
For Sale or Rent.
Campbell's furniture.
AdininisIr asors and Executors Of estate
:an secure their receipt books at the OlTl
len office. and persons making public sales
tnsir note books.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27

WANTED Farmers to bring thei
last years popcorn TO John Richey's
142 South Main st. Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27

School teachers, we will be ready for
those of you who wish to take business
or shorthand course with us, about the
first of April.
The proximity of Butler TO Pittsburg
makes it very easy for graduates of the
Butler Business College to secure the
best of positions.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
Il by All NeWSdealelS
SUBSCRIPTION

SUBSCRIPTION
For theJ. w. Pepper Piano Music Mag
azine, price One Dollar per year postage
paid }, can be placed by applying to the
Office of CITIZEN.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27

BY virtue OF suudry writs Of Ven. Ex.. i.
Fa.. Lev. Fa.. &c, issued oat OF the Court of
Common Pleas Of Butler Co.. IA, and TO me
directed, there viii bc exposed TO public sale
Pa. on
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
of ours
make nice
pretty wash goods

Send for samples new 1902 American
Wash Goods and find proof of what
pretty and good Cottons American
makers deserve credit for
New American Dimities and Batistes.
10c. 12ic, 15c, zoe.
New American Madras Ginghams,
12i and 15c
Styles excelling all ever produced and
sold at the prices
1000 styles fine new Imported Madras
and Novelties-handsome things for
shirt waist suits and waists, and for
mems shirts-25c, 35c, 40c. 45c.
Finest Imported Dimities, 90 and 25c,
including beautiful Black and Whites.
No trouble to send samples when you
specify what's wanted-easier then to
send exactly what interests you.
Prices will interest your pocketbook
and show advantage in sending here.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27
Z. D. No. 4G. March Term, 1902. Thompson &
Son. ATTORNEYS.

All the right, title, interest and claim of
Margaret Brown OF, in and to all that Ger
tain piece or parcel OF land, situated in MID
dlesex township, Butler county, Pa, bound
OF G Purvis s. Co.. on the east by lands Of
ID Deibcl, on the south by lands of NJ Bowers
and on the wesv by lands or Michael Stepp.
C5Q acres more or less, and baving thereon
erected a log house, frame stable and OUT
buildings.
Seized and taken in execution rs the prop
erty of Margaret j Brown at the Suit of The
Butler County National Bank. for use of
Thompson & Son, ct al.
E. ID. No. So March Term. 1902 A NJ Christ
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-02-27

All the right, title. interest and claim OF
James A McClel and Of. in and TO all that
certain piece or lot of land. situated in
Evansburg borough, Butler county, Pa.
bounded as follows. tO-wit: On the north by
an alley, on the east by lot of David Garvin,
On the south by Jackson street, and on the
west by an alley, having frontage of 30
feet on said Jackson street, and running
back by parallel lines $50 feet to alley on the
north and having thereon erected n two
story frame dwelling house and outbuildings.
Seized and taken in execution as the prop
erty of James A McClelland at the suit of
Herman Schilling.
z. d. No. 80, March Term, 1902. John Z.
Henninger. Attorney.