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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-27
SITUA-
TON in A NUT SHELL

are under orders to sail this morn
ing, presumably to shadow the
further movements OF Russian
warships sailing for the Cape of
Good Hope, and all other vessels
of the channel fleet are ready to
put to sea at a moments notice.
Besides the five Russian ships at
Vigo, there are others reported
at Villagarcia and Arosa bay.
They have been notified that they
will not be permitted to coal in
Spanish ports. Five German col
liers are at Vigo. Admiral EoJ-
jestvensky has Informed the Span
ish authorities that his ships at
Vigo have sustained such damage
that they will not be able to leave
port within the 81 hours allowed
warships of combatant in a neu-
trail port.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-27

Middlebourne, Oct. Is.
To L. Bedford, Chairman of the
Democratic Executive Com.
mittee for Tyler County:
The Republican Execu-
tive committee for Tyler county,
believing that the tax laws enact
ed by the special session Of the
Legislature are being grossly mis-
represented by the Democratic
press, speakers, and County COM
mittee, here challenge the Dem
ocratic County committee for a
Joint discussion of the tax ques-
ton at not less than two places
in each district in Tyler county.
: II committee to select half
of the Tlaces, and each side to be
represented by two speakers Sc
lected from the speakers OF each
party residing in Tyler county.
Time, places and speakers to be
selected by the Chairman OF the
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COMMUNICATIONS.
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An Interesting Letter.

Editor Oil Review:
Dear Sir After a long silence
I will send you a few lines to
our friend that cheers our life
with its weekly visit. We are
having very dry weather now. 1t
rained all spring and summer, but
has been the dryest fall we have
seen snce whe have been here. Too
dry to husk corn and pastures are
dried up. Several coal mines
have shut down dn account OF
lack of water to run boilers. Our
crops were good this year, with
the exception of wheat. We feel
like patting The Review on the
back for the stand it has taken
against the new assessment law OF
West Virginia. We know what
it is by sad experience, and II
the property owners OF west
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-27

Virginia can be made to realize
what it means to them they will
bury it at the polls beyond hope
of resurrection. We have a SINH
lar law here. 1t throws all the
taxes on property owners and lets
corporations off free and bank
rupts farmers by the wholesale.
Yes, it brings in lot of revenue
for a Republican ring to squan-
der. Washington county pays
about 100000 per year in taxes,
and our Republican commission
ers have spent that and borrowed
$4,000 already this year. Think
of that, you Tyler county people
who are already complaining Of
high taxes and then vote accord
ingly. There is nothing doing in
politics this fall. The Republi-
cans have the State and they
know it, and are not wasting any
good money on it. There was a
fighting chance for the Democrats
while Mat S. was living, but since
his death they have left the Re
publicans in undisputed sway.
s. S. SMITH.
Scenery Hill, Pa. Oct. 26.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-27
The Democratic Reply.
Sistersville, Oct. 81, 1904.

SlSterSVllle, Oct. ~, 19of.
P. H. Anderson, Friendly, W. Va:
Dear Sir Your challenge re-
ceived. Owing to the fact that
the Democratic party has no local
men that are making speeches in
the county re are not in shape
to accept the challenge confinlng
the speakers to residents of -, the
county. But as we have billed
J. II. McGraw and JnO. A. How
ard for Sistersville on October 81.
we would be very glad to divide
the time and allow you to present
any speakers you may have In the
State. Very respectfully,
L. BEDFORD,
Chairman Dem. Com.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-27
BEST JOKE OF THE SEASON

observation-disclosures natural gas.
It does deal in natural gas. There s
the announcement itself-natural
gas. (Disgustedly.) o, turn it
off; blow it out!
The Northumberland the COM
pany says with greatest emphasis
that it never, never NEEDLES with
politics.
Dockstader-(With a grin a
yard wide. )-Funniest thing I've
heard this season. But don t
make me laugh, my lip is crack
ed. :
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-27

New York, Oct. Pat the
Harlem Opera house last night
the following dialogue was rem
dered:
The Interlocutor-I see the
Standard Oil company announces
authoritatively that it deals in pc
troleum and nothing else.
Lew Dockstader-Has it quit
making deals with Legislatures?
The Interlocutor-That it has
nothing to do with copper, steel,
banks, railroad or gas-except
natural gas.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-27
Ks,,'s I,v Ground Floor ..tudio
,.CHRISTMAS..
IS COMING

How about that large por-
trait you intend as an Xmas
PRESENT. Give us time enough
to get it out right.
In holiday mountlngs this
wear the manufacturers have
excelled anything they have
produced in years. Come IN
and see them.
A fine portrait of yourself ar.
tistically posed and properly
finished makes a more satisfae-
tory present than anything you
can buy for 10 times the money
If you can't go home on a
visit this year,
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-27

On the left fork of Proctor
creek in Proctor district, Wetzei
county, the Tri-State Gas COM
pany has drilled its test well on
the Jerry Yoho farm into the Cor
don sand and has a light gasser
in that formation.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-27

In the Rays Run district, on the
Ohio side, in Washington county,
the Associated Producers COM
pany has drilled it's second test
on the M. Pool farm through the
Big Injun and has a show for a
2O-barrel producer.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-27

In the Graysville district, in
Monroe county, Franchott Bros.
& company have completed their
No. 3 on the j. H. Umpleby farm
and have a buster in the Keener
and Big Injun sands.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-27

In the Wick district, Porter,
Livingston & company have COM
pleted their No. 9 on the W. F.
Mcknight farm and have an 8 or
9 barrel pumper in the Cow Run
sand.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-27
REPUBLICANS CHAL-
LENGE THE DEMOCRATS

County committees of. the two par
ties. P. H. ANDERSON,
Chairman.
ARIA UNDERWOOD, Sec.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-27

In the Cow Run district, in the
same district, the Boston Oil CON-
pany has completed its No. IA on
the j. D. Lehmer farm and has a
25-barrel producer.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-27

In the same district, Hecka-
thorn, Cunningham & company
have completed their No. 4 on the
M. M. Wells farm and have a dus-
ter in the Cow Run sand.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-27
Send Your Photo

A full line of cameras and
supplies always on hand,
Albums from 10 cents to So.
Finishing for amateur pho
tographers.
Our prices are reasonable and
our work ranks with the best
in the U. S. Our studio is a
sample of Sistersville's growth
from a very small concern ten
years ago to the biggest and
best in the State today.
kerr'S Studio
Phone 80.
COL Wells Street.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-11
ROAD AND BRIDGE REPORTS.

Notice is hereby given that the following
roads and bridges have been confirmed nisi
ths satprday Of March cou 1884, on being
the 18th day OF said month, and IL no excep-
tions are filed they will be confirmed abso-
iutely:
r. d. No. 4, December Term. 1903 In the
matter of the petition OF citizens OF Butler
queneSSing creek In said township. where the
creek crosses the public road leading from
the Three degree road to Petersyille, known USI
viewers appointed, who on November u, 1908.
fled their report in favor OF proposed bridge.
Now; December II. 1903. app approved: ed NOTICE TO TO
BY THE COURT.
r. d. No. g. December Term, 1903. In the
matter OF the petition of citizens Of Clear
field township for \ county bridge over
Little Buffalo creek In said township. where
said creek crosses the public road leading
tember II, 1908, viewers appointed, who on
November 27, 1903, filed their report in favor
of proposed bridge. Now, December II. 1903.
approved. Notice to be given according to
rules of Court, and to be laid before the
BY THE COURT.
r. d. No. z, December Term, 1903. In the
matter Of the petition OF citizens OF Wash
south branch OF siipperyrock creek, where
said creek crosses the public road leading
from HllllarQS TO west cunDury. september
Z. 1903, viewers appointed, who on December,
3, 1903 filed their reports in favor OF proposed
bridge, Now, December IL, 1903 approved.
Notice to be given according to rules of
Court. and to be laid before the Grand Jury
at next term.
BY THE COURT.
r. ID. No s, December Term. 1908. In the
matter of the petition of citizens of Jeffer-
son township for county bridge over Thorn
Greek in said township, where said creek
crosses the public road leading the old
Butler and Freeport turnpike to the Butler
and Saxonburg road, at or near the pump
station. November z, 1903, viewers appointed
who on December 4, 1903, filed their report in
favor of proposed bridge. Now. December
Il, 1903, approved. Notice to be given Accord
BY THE COURT.
R. d. No. 9. December Term, 1903. In the
township for public road from a point on
the Harmony road at or near the residence
of william Wachmuth, to a point on the
public road known as the Butler and Gill
leland Mills road, near point where the
private road leading to the residence of
John Nanny, intersects last named road.
November 10. 1903, viewers appointed. who on
December 3. 1903. fled there report in favor
OF said road; no damages assessed. Now,
road at 81 feet. Notice to be given according
to rules of Court.
BY THE COUNT
BUTLER COUNTY, IS:
Certified from the record this 10th day OF
Feb, A. d. 1904. GEORGE NJ. GRAHAM,
Clerk Q. S. Court.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-11

The Court Room was crowded at
the sessions of the Institute, yesterday.
F. w. Renick had 700 bushels of corn
from a At acre field on his farm near
Keister, in Slipperyrock twp.
The Y. P. of Grace Lutheran
church will hold Social at E. Miller's
on Franklin st., Friday evening.
The route in this county of the Etna
trolley line is via the Three Degree road
through Valencia and Brownsdale.
That professor of the University of
Chicago who has startled science by ap-
pearing to testify under oath that ty.
phoid fever bacteria are killed by sew
age is an extremely earnest witness for
his own city. He was called to testify
as an expert in that case by which st.
Louis seeks to prevent Chicago from
sending its sewage through the drain
age canal into the Mississippi. His
earnest declaration Of the prophylatic
virtues Of sewage may remind the CEN
serious of the gruff old judges classifi
cation of the comparative degree of liars:
There are liars, id liars, and ex-
perts.
The two ends of the river span of
the new Wabash bridge over the
Monon.. near the Point, in Pittsburg,
were joined together, last Saturday af-
ternoon. This span, from pier to pier.
is s12 feet long and was built in twelve
sections. It is tho longest captilever
span in this country, and the second
longest in the world. The approaches,
or land spans, are each 500 feet long.
The bridge will be open for traffic about
the middle Of March. Like nearly all
great structures it had its tragedy
the accident to the travelling crane,
some weeks ago, costing eleven men
their lives.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-11
LEGAL NEWS.
NEW SUITS.

HEW SUITS.
Eta Morgan vs. William ID. Morgan,
divorce for desertion.
and Samuel Malarky, assumpsit for
$101.75.
Farmers National Bank VS. w. j.
Powell, deft and w. H, Lusk. garnishee
execution attachment.
Ed L. Hesselgesser VS. Winfield twp.
trespass for 800, damages for injuries
sustained by backing his buggy over an
embankment at Smith & Logsn's store
| in the dark.
NOTES
VIM. Sumney plead guilty to charge
of desertion made against him by his
wife and was sentenced to paw costs
and enter recognizance to support his
family.
The hearing in the Eleanor Steel Co.
case was completed last Wednesday
and Judge Galbreath refused the stay
of execution asked for.
VIM. jefferson. colored, was COM
mitted to Jail by Justice McAboy. Sun
day on a charge of rape. alleged to have
been committed on daughter of Maj.
Wade Wynn.
VIM Langfitt was arrested in Youngs-
town, Saturday on charge of forging
a note for $28. on Geo. Ketterer, Sr. of
Butler.
A charge of f&b has been entered
against Burt Pryor.
John Shanks of Mulberry st. was ar
rested Friday on a charge of agg. a&b,
and cruelty to child, on complaint OF
his wife who alleged he had abused
their child. After a hearing before
Justice Keck, Shanks was discharged.
A charge of a&b and surety of the
peace has been entered against George
White, by his wife.
Philip Tack has made an assignment
for the benef1. of his creditors to P. d.
Sechler.
John Simon has been committed to
Jail on charge of larceny
Geo. Bennett, Isaac Johnston and
Moses Walker. all colored were commit
ted to Jail by Justice Maxwell for 30
days for vagrancy.
PROPERTY TRANSFERS
Alex. Mitchell, trustee, to G. A.
Eakin. 106 acres in Washington for
$1,000.
G. A, Eakin to D. Warren Gibson,
same for $1,000,
Chas, A. Young to NJ. B. Finnessey,
leases in Brady twp for $10.450
A. Seaton to J. Ronksley. lot in
Zelienople COR S75.
Sarah E. Hoffman to A. ]. Magee, 2
acres in Cherry for $1,000.
John Walters to U. G.. Ekas, 112
acres in Buffalo for $4,000.
James s. Murray to New Kensington
Stone Co. 1856 acres in Clearfield for
$4,000.
w. A. Martin to w. E, Martin, 1
acre in Venango for $25.
John NJ Reisenman to Carl j. Hey
drick, lease and wells in Allegheny for
1867. so.
RI McCamey toe. C. Roberts, lot in
Forward for $75.
Samuel NJ Mtpptz 10 EliZabtt
Schwab, lot on w Penn ST. for $27O0.
Hannah Frederick to Elias K. Boyer,
lot in Harmony for S905.
Mary Ann Bovard to G. Wigton,
lot at Branchton for 800.
Same to II. a. Wadsworth, lot at
Brancbton for $100.
Same to Harry McCune, lot at Branch
ton for 800
John D. Morris to j. NJ. Herdman,
lot on Lincoln Ave. for S2350.
A. o. Hepler to w. E Blaney. wells
and leases in Oakland for 5000.
U. S. Investment to b. L. and N. r.
Christie, int. in lease and wells in Con-
cord for $2500.
Geo. Billingsly to Margaret Jack. lot
on w. Penn St. for $4,000.
Wendell hickey to F. E. Dick, lot in
Prospect for $125.
John @. A Sullivan to N. Hasenflue,
property in Summit for $500.
o. A. Shaffer to b. M. West, lot in
Prospect for $400.
John V. Ritts to Jos. B. Showalter,
lot on N Main st for $1,000.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-11
Health Conditions.

Have renamed about the same dur
ing the past week. No new cases were
reported for several days, snd then
came three ON Monday.
Two cases of small pox, both from the
railroad yards east of town, have lately
been reported, Thomas Allen. who has
been boarding in Butler and working
on the Bessemer railroad Office devel-
oped a case of smallpox last Thurs
day. and was taken to the newly erect
ed hospital in the woods, and Geo. r.
Capin, B. R. a. P. fireman lately. re-
covered from the typhoid, developed a
case of smallpox Monday, and was sent
to the same place.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-11
Farmers and Stock Growers.
A RELEASE FROM SLAVERY.


Why pay rent on $50. to 800, per
acre land when you can raise the same
crops on $15. to $35. per acre land in
North Dakota. The rent you are pay
ing will buy You home.
If mortgaged or not. sell out; save
what you can out of the wreck, and
make a new start. The demand for
land is greater than ever, and farmers
who want good farms are focking to
this territory. Prices are increasing
you will reap the benefit. These rich
lands are selling today for less than
one-third their real value. Colonies of
all nationalities forming. leave early in
the spring. An opportunity for farmers
sons, We want a good, live agent in
this county-get in early. We can
locate you anywhere in the Northwest.
Write to
NORTH WESTERN LAND EXCHANGE,
1-28-03-2t McKeesport, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-11
SOLD.

Having sold their interests in the
Butler Brick and Tile Co., and the man.
agement being entirely different, the
former owners desire to close out the
stock in the yard, viz: brick, hollow
block and drain tile. Special induce
ments will be given to parties purchas-
ing these goods within the next thirty
days. Apply by letter to the under
signed or by Peoples telephone at the
works J. c. Brandon,
Oak Street
Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-11
Reduced Rates to Atlanta.

On account of the meeting of the De-
partment of Superintendence, National
Educational Association, to be held at
Atlanta, Ga, Feb. % to 25, the Penna
Railroad Co. will sell round-trip tickets
to Atlanta, Feb 90 to %. inclusive,
good to return to reach original start
ing point not later than Feb. 81, from
all stations on its lines,at reduced rates.
For full information apply to ticket
agents
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-11
Mid Winter Excursions to WASH
ingtOn.

In accordance with its usual custom
the Baltimore and Ohio r. R. will, on
January 81 and February 1S. 1904. run
Two Popular Mid-Winter Excursions to
Washington at very low rates for the
round trip, good returning ten days, in
cluding date of sale.
Excellent train service, standard
coaches. Pullman parlor and sleeping
cars.
These delightful excursions afford
splendid opportunities to visit the Ma
tional Capital during the session of con-
gress, For tickets, time of trains and
full information call on or address w.
R. Turner. Ticket Agent, Butler, Pa
A most complete and fully illustrated
Guide to Washington may be purchas-
ed from Agents B. & o. R. r. at ten
Q0) cents per copy.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-11
>Mardi GraS Excursions.

Via the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
On February to 15. inclusive. the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad will sell ex-
cursion tickets to New Orleans, La,
Mobile, Ala, and Pensacola. Fla, at
one fare plus $500 for round trip. good
for return until February 90 Call on
b. & o. agen is for particulars.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-11

If low price is any inducement at
tend Ritter & Rockenstein's sale.
Have you noticed how cheap Ritter &
Rockenstein's are selling clothing.
Suits and overcoats in newest styles
and colorings at your price at Ritter &
Rockenstein's.
Just little money will fit you out
complete at Ritter q kockenstein's.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-11
THE ALVIN
BOB wHITE-FEB. 90.

W
Everybody seems to be interested in
the peregrinations of the two million
aires who are principal figures in Will
lard Sponsors Miss Bob White" To
pay an election bet they have to te-
come tramps for two months, subsisting
on what they can earn and borrow, as
by the terms of the bet they haYe con-
sented not to use any of their own funds.
The many experiences that they under
go are intensely amusing. especially
their encounters with the farmers en-
route. There is little sentiment in
terwovsn in the story that makes it all
the more acceptable, and their en-
counters with Quaker farmers, aud
millionaires' daughters en- route, form
theme and topic for much clever COM
edy and an enticing story.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-11
Reduced Rates to New York and
Return via the b. & D. r.. X.

Account of Spring Meeting Mer-
chants Association at New YORK. tick
cts will be sold at one and one-third
fare for the round trip, on certificate
plan. Dates of sale, February to 10
inclusive, and February 81 to March l.,
inclusive. Certificates for return tick
cts will be honored within 80 days
Stop-over in both directions at Wash
ington D. c., Baltimore and Philadel-
phia. For further information call on
or address nearest B. & o. agent.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-11
A New Firm.

l.. 8. McJunkin, who has long and
successfully engaged in the insurance
business at 1875 East jefferson street, has
associated with him in that business his
brother, Ira McJunkin, and his former
clerk. George A. Mitchell. under the
firm name Of +. s. McJunkin & Co.
The business will be continued as u.s.
pal. and Mr.. McJupkin thanks the pub
lilo for their liberal patronage In the
past and earnestly solicits continuance
of the same for the new firm, assuring
all of fair and courteous treatment and
rates consistent with safe underwriting.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-11
FIRES.

The barn of Robert Wray of Wash
ington twp. was burned, Sunday night,
with all its contents. The loss was
81 600, with insurance in the
Washington Mutual.
II. A. Stauffers house on n. Wash
ington St was damaged by fire. Mon
day evening, to the extent of about
$3.50
A gas explosion in a house in Mars,
owned by Det. Dopthett and occupied
by Lewis Davidson. caused a fire that
consumed the house and all its contents
last Wednesday night.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-11
County Relief.

About sixty families of foreigners
mostly living iu Priest and Red rows
are now in distress and are receiving
aid from the County SO TO So per week
according to the size of the family.
The expense to the county is about
800 day For January the relief ex-
penses aggregated about $4,000.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-11

IBUY. sell and exchange all listed
and unlisted securities, and deal n
New York, Pittsburg and Chicago
stocks, both on margin and otherwise
Prompt, Efficient service and liberal
terms. ] can make money for YOU
write me. HORACE J. PHILIPS,
banker and broker, 704-56 Keystone
Building, Pittsburg, Pa. (Member
Pittsburg Industrial Exchange.l
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-11
Better Than q Physical Culture
Club.

The Brawntawn Method of health and
system building will fit you to with!
stand the pranks of King Winter
Brawntawns are stern natures help.
mate. Just pure vegetable food. Tonic
that inyigorates. Greatest of all nour-
ishers and builders are Brawntawns
tonic triangular tablets. Write today
for a FIVE days treatment. Sent post
paid on receipt of ten cents.
VICTOR REMEDIES COMPANY,
Frederick, Nd.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-11
NOTICE..

On and after March 1st, 1904, will
make discount of 20 per cent. on all
former prices on horse-shoeing, general
blacksmithing and wood work for cash.
Work promptly and neatly done. Feed
stable in connection Shop and stable
at north end of bridge.
D. n McCandless,
Euclid. Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-02-11
THE BUTLER CITIZEN.
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY II. 1904.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTE-An advertisers intending to make
changes In their ads. should notify Us OF
their Intention to do so not later than Mon
dav morning.
Sheriff's sale for March z.
Registers notices. Widows apprais-
ments and Road Reports.
Modern Stores sale.
Brown & Co.'S furniture
Zimmerman's Feb. Bargains
Eyth Bros Wall Paper.
STEMS Laces and Embroiderles.
Camp1ell's furniture.
Eye Specialists.
Short HONS for sale.
Notice.
Brick for Sale.
AdminfsLf aLors and Executors of estate
c an secure their receipt books at the CITI
ZEN ONCE. and persons making public sales
their note books.