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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-01-19
D,mp weather and Health.

The influence of damp weather upor
sensitive people is remarkable. II there
is sore spot anywhere it hurts more
Latent weakness Of any Of the organs
Is brought out by congestion and irres'
uIarity of function. Suppressed coughs
start into activity and neuralgia nerves
speak out Old chronic rheumatism re-
news its life, while corns are aggra'
waited. The pulse is slow. the hear'
weak. the blood vessels lack toae. the
muscles are fiabby. the venous AM
Emphatic systems become engorged
The mind is languid and clouded
There is a general depression OF vital
ifY.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-01-19

The Aches and Pains Will Disap-
pear if Sistsrsville Follows
This Woman s Plan.

EnlS WcA2A 6Id0.
A woman's back has maay
aches and pains.
Most times tits the kidneys
fault.
Backache is really kidney ache.
That 3 why Doan's Kidney Pills
cure it.
Many sistersVille women know
this.
Read what this woman has to
say about it:
Mrs. Frank Fletcher, wife OF
Frank Fletcher, packer in the
enamel works, living at the corner
of Third street and Washington
avenue, says: eff a severe pain in
the small of the back just across
the loins which chung to me per-
sistently for some time is any in
dication of kidney complaint,
then / had it far too long to be
pleasant. Doan's Kidney Pills
came to my notice and / went to
a drug store for a box. Relief
followed the treatment quickly
and finally the aching ceased.
This was not my first acquaint-
anceship with Doan's Kidney
Pills for Mr.. Fletcher used the
remedy two years ago for pain
and lameness in his back. The
results he obtained from its use
positively proved that as a spe-
cifie for the kidneys it cannot be
equaled."
For sale by all dealers price
50 cents. Foster-Nilburn com
pany, Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents
for the U. 8.
Remember the name-DoaA s.
and take no other.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-01-19

The Ladies Home and For
eign Missionary society Of the
Presbyterian church of Sisters
vile, was organized January 3,
1884, at the parsonage by Mrs.
Rev. Jas. A. Ewing, who was
made president of the society. The
charter members were fourteen
in number as follows: Mesdames
Jas. A. Ewing, Sarah Mccoy, Do
rinda T. Thistle, James 7. For
sythe, Eliza B. Mccoy, DR.. Jas L..
Thistle; Misses F. A. Russell, Eva
R. Wells, Martha T. Wells, Maria
Wells, Sallie Mccoy, India E. Nc
coy. c.. Dixie Mccoy and Sarah II.
Mccoy, eight of whom are mem
bers at present. Out of the whole
membership of SO in q years
only 9 have died, so far as is
known, showing healthful condi-
lions of the society. The first
meeting of the society was held
in the old church; afterwards in
the homes of it's members until
the erection of the present church
edifce, since which time the meet
ings have been held there until re-
Gently, when they have been held
in the homes of the members. The
meetings are held every two
weeks, except during the hot
weather, after which they are re-
sumed in September. Scarcely a
session has been missed in twenty
one years except when provlden-
TALLY hindered. The meetings
have been pleasant and profitable.
Five cents dues are paid at each
session by the members, which
amount is equally divided be-
tween home and foreign missions,
which is sent quarterly to the
Presbyterial treasurer. The for
eien mission work has been done
in Africa and Syria, the home mis-
sion work has been done in Alas
ka, Utah and West Virginia, but
for the larger part in the latter
State. Early in the history OF the
society box work was begun, with
a box of clothing sent West and
to Danville, Va, but the
most of work has been in our own
State. In the past several years
furniture of various kinds, car
pets, bed clothing, wearing APP
parcl and canned fruits have been
sent to Acme, Nyoma, Lawson and
Jarrolds Valley, w. Va, for the
Priscilla Home Industrial school
at Lawson, which was founded
only a few years ago; for the
church and the workers at jar
rolds Valley.
Upon acquaintance with some
of the Bible readers a great in
terest was aroused in an indus
trial school to be materialized at
Lawson, w. Va, for which pur-
pose $4,000 was raised, the first
dollar of this amount being given
by Miss Maria Wells. Enough
money was raised to purchase a
riding horse for Miss NJ. p. Spen-
Ger, which proved to be of much
service to the workers among the
mountains. A number of suppers
and bazaars, as well as many So
cials have been held, sOcials such
as Old Time social, Sock social,
Berry social and Dime social, one
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-01-19
History of the Work OF
fhe l.. H. and F. n. Society


of which was held at Mrs. W. l..
Armstrong; and A. S. Mccoy s
residences, and one at Mrs. +. A.
Russell s. The proceeds OF the
first were duplicated by Robert
Mccormick, the other by Jno. b.
Mccoy.
In 1894 the first thanks offering
meeting was held, when $50 was
raised. Since then these offer
ings have ranged from $S5 to
$3.50 in round numbers. These
offerings have been for home and
foreign missions as directed by
the donors. In 1897 the society
was asked to raise money for
seats and carpet for the church,
then in process of erection, and
several hundred dollars were rails
ed for this purpose. During this
same year Mccoy Bros. offered
one-tenth on one days sale if the
society would furnish the extra
help needed, which was done. The
result of this was $23 in the So
ciety's treasury.
In 1895 the society was invit-
ed by Mrs. Dyer, by whose in
fuence and strong earnest words
of encouragement the members
were much helped spiritually.
In 1892 the first delegate, Sa-
rah H. Mccoy, attended the Pres
byterial Missionary meeting in
Parkersburg, since which time the
society has been represented by
two or more delegates. Twice the
Presbyterial meeting has been
held here, first in 1895 and again
in 1902.
In 1895 Mrs. T. A. Anderson
was president of the home depart
ment of the Presbyterial society
and president of the local society.
The Young Woman's circle
was organized by her in 1896. She
left us for a better country. She
has been greatly missed by all,
for she was held in dear esteem.
In 1901 it was decided to take
up the partial support of Mrs. DIR.
A. F. Mills, who is stationed at
Dry Creek, W. Va, and since
have given 500 yearly towards
her support, who is doing good
work in her field Of labor. A
printed topic card is used in the
society giving topic, date and
leaders for each meeting. A num-
Der of home and foreign mission
aries magazines are taken.
There are Al members at pres
ent. the number being decreased
by removals from town, from 40
last year.
Officers of the society are elect
ed annually. The officers at pres
ent are:
President-Mrs. T. A. Amber
son.
First Vice President-Mrs. W.
l.. Armstrong.
Second Vice President-Mrs. E.
A. Forsyth.
Third Vice President-Miss +.
A. Russell.
Recording Secretary-Nliss Sa-
rah II. Mccoy.
Corresponding Secretary-Mrs.
Hattie Henderson,.
Secretary Literature-Miss Sal
lie Russell.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-01-19
Speedy Relief.

A salve that heals without a
scar lis DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. No remedy effects such
speedy relief. 1t draws out in
hammation, soothes, cools and
heals all cuts, burns and bruises.
A sure cure for Piles and skin
diseases. DeWitt's is the only
genuine Witch Hazel Salve. Be-
ware of counterfeits, they are
dangerous. Sold by Opera House
Drug Store. !
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-01-19
Is Acres; Coal, Oil and
Gas in Ohio; $500

This is cheap; near county seat
on the old National pike; near
college; 5O,acres bottom land; g.
room dwelling; plenty water; 32v
40 slate roof barn; other outbuild-
ings; fruit; soil productive; come
& G it. Write w. f. Richmond,
GAINESVILLE, 0. 1,l6
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-01-19
His Boys Vocation.

Hlram-That oldest boy Of Zeke's is
through school, and now Zeke Is goiD
to hev him learn farmin'.
David-Guess not. The boy told me
he was goin' to be druggist
Hiram-Well. he amt. Zeke sale
this mornin' he was goin' to hev hi
take a course in farmercy. -Kansa'
City Journal.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-01-19
THIS WILL INTEREST MANY MEN

Jerop,e Longwell, the Wheeling, West VII
glnia publisher, says that il any ope athlete
with Varicocele or impotcncy, or are veal
where perfect men are strong, Viii azores
4 perfect cure. He will tell you how he wa
cured after years of sea. N for perfect mar
mood Hundreds have tested this with SUE
cess. Write TO-DAY IN full confidence
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1905-01-19
CannibaIS

and savages may delight in
seeing SUFFERING, but the
highest thought Of civilization
Is to relieve all pain. This can
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For internal and external
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I'm the entire medical world. It
relieves the Inflammation which
Is Irritating your nerves, regu.
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small bleod vessels, and, by
scientific means, gently but GER
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health.
!, You can't be sick, If you ward
of the preliminary action Of
disease microbes, with this
greatest Of all medicines Of
modern times. Price soc and
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For sale and recommended by
For Sale by All Druggists.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-04-06
A Golden Wedding.

Last Saturday, April 1st, the 80 ami
versary of the marriage of Rev. r.
Smith and wife was celebrated at their
home in Butler. Rev. Smith is retir-
ed Lutheran minister and makes his
home with his son, Otis, an inspector at
the car works. Rev Smith was born
in Centre county, Pa, in 1929, and was
a very successful minister until recent
ly ON account of advanced years he re-
tired, his last charge being at Rossville,
York county.
Mr. Smith was married on April 1st,
1855 to Miss Julia Stansbury of Mas
silon, Ohio, who has help to him in
all his church work, They have six
children living, eight grandchildren
and three great grandchildren.
The house was tastily decorated with
cut flowers and festoons-white and
gold being the prevailing colors
During the day a family reunion was
held and in the evening number Of the
Butler friends Of the aged couple met
at the home After prayer, several
congratulatory speeches were made, in
Guiding one by Rev. J. G. Nicholas,
who on behalf of the members of Grace
Lutheran church presented the bride
and groom with a purse consisting
mostly Of gold coins. to which Rev
Smith made touching response. They
were also the recipients of other pres
ents and letters of congratulation from
friends at distance. The evening was
spent in pleasant intercourse, and all
left for their homes with congratula-
tions and best wishes to the couple.
Mr.. Smith is the last of a family Of
ten brothers and sisters
Among those present from out of
town were Mary A.. VIM L. and w. T..
OF Connellsville; Mrs M J. Sletterv OF
Elmswo-th, and H. Fl. Smith of Wash
ington. ID. G
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-04-06
Washin gton Notes.

According to President Roosevelt'f
plan Secretary Taft announced the ap
pointment Of the members Of the new
Isthmian Canal Commission, Monday,
and at the same time made public the
instructions prepared for them by the
President.
The recorganized commission is COM
posed Of Theodore p Shonts, chairman.
salary, 10000; Charles E. Magoon,
Governor of the canal zone, salary
1880; J. r. Wallace, chief engineer.
sslary, $25, 1000; Rear Admiral Mordecai
r. Endicott chief of the navy bureau
Of yards and docks; Brigadier General
Peter r. Hains, y. g. A ; Colonel o. M.
Ernst, U. 8. A., and Benjamin F. Har-
rod, New Orleans each at salary of
$500.
Shonts. Magoon and Wallace are to
do oil the work. They are to have their
headquarters on the isthmus, and Ma.
goon and Wallace are to live there.
The other members Of the commission
are merely make-weights in the new
plan
The division OF the work between
Chairman Ssonts, Chief Engineer Wal
Lace and Governor Magoon Is 30 distinct.
It II believed. there can be no friction.
The chief engineer has charge Of every
thing on the isthmus pertaining to the
construction. Shonts has charge of the
business end Of the organization, includ-
ing the management of the Panama
railroad. Governor Magoon will be
what his title signifies. In time, it liz
the understanding, he will also become
Minister to Panama.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-04-06
HARRISBURG.

On Thursday last Senator Penrose and
Inns. Com. Durham recognized Eddie
Biglow az the political boss of Allie
gheny Co., and the Greater Pittsburg
bill was ordered passed. without amend
ment.
On Friday, Gov. r. vetoed bill for
the alleged prevention Of idiocy, for the
following reasons: This bill has what
may be called with propriety an attract
i've title. II idiocy could be prevented
by an act Of Assembly we may be quite
sure that such laws would have long
been passed and approved In this State,
and that such laws would have been en-
acted in all civilized countries. The
subject OF the act is not the prevention
Of idiocy, but 1t is to provide that in
every institution in the State entrusted
with the care Of idiots and imbecile
children. neuroloGist, surgeon and
physician shall be authorized to per-
form an operation upon the inmates for
the prevention of procreation' and the
Gov. decided that the title Of the bill
was imperfect.
This liz the last week of this session
for ''doings" at Harrisburg, and the ap-
bills, the Greater Pittsburg
bill and several other bills are schedul-
Cd for passage, while the Local Option
bill, the Capitol Park and several hun
dred other bills will die in committee.
The Philadelphia leadership is de-
termined that the bill emasculating the
power Of the Mayor Of that city and
putting all power in the hands of
Councils shall pass, because they feel
more sure Of always controlling the
Councils; and they also want to pass
the Judges retirement bill, 80 as to
make room for some of their pets, but
both bills will be fought by the country
members.
Gov. Pennypacker has been writing
some very sensible veto messages, late
ly, and it IL 10 be hoped he will write
some more Of them regarding the mass
Of stuff that Will be dumped upon him
by the end Of the week
On Tuesday, Gov. p. vetoed two
more bills for want Of care in their pre-
paration. The Cook Greater Pittsburg
bill passed the House. finally, that
morning, and was sent to the Senate,
where it was scheduled to pass, finally,
this morning.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-04-06
London's First Omnibus.

The first London omnibus was really
much more gorgeous than It's successor
Of today. 1t was an imposing vehicle,
beautifully decorated and painted,
with accommodation for twenty-five
passengers inside, and was drawn by
three handsome bays, driven by a
smart coachrnan In livery, and its con-
duetor was gay In blue cloth uniform,
like midshiDman. This conductor, by
the way, was the SON Of O naval cap
tain and spoke French SO well that 1t
was quite common for the poke bonnet
ed young ladies from Paddlngton to
ride as far as the city and back with
the object Of improving their French
by chatting with him. The fare from
the Yorkshire Stlngo, at Paddington,
to the Bank was q shilling; halfway,
si1pence, and newspapers and books
were provided for the passengers
London Globe.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-04-06

Hen manure and poultry manure in
general are very rich In fertilizing con-
stituents, especially nitrogen, due to
the fact that, In addition to the undi-
gested residue of the food 1t contains,
tho urinary secretions, In which are
large amounts Of nitrogen as well as
potash In readily available form, are
voided with the solid excrement In
this class Of animals. Tho analyses
which have been mado show that hen
manure L. vory variable In composition,
depending upon the stage of growth of
the fowl, the character Of the feed and
the care taken Of tho manure. The
nitrogen has been found to vary from
about Z to per cent, the phosphoric
acid from 8 to 2 per cent and the pot
ash from .25 to % per cent This shows
that such manure, II properly cared for,
is much richer than that Of other farm
animals.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-04-06
A New Castle Sensation.

In License Court at New Castle, last
Friday, Chris Kahrer, one of the appli-
cants stated that during the ten years
which he had held license under Judge
Wallace's term on the bench he had
given his brother, John c. Wallace, in
the neighborhood Of $4,000
In April, about ten years ago, Mr.
Kahrer testified, he was called to
the store of John G. Wallace, where he
was given paper to sign. 1t made Mr..
Wallace joint partner in the business
to share in the profits of the place with
out his putting one cent into the bust
ness, ne said. After considering the
proposition for some little time Mr.
Kahrer stated he took the paper home
with him. Later on he signed it and
returned it to Mr.. Wallace, who retain
ed it until after the defeat Of his broth
er for reelection. when he turned it
over to Mr.. Kahrer for the considera-
tion Of $4,000, which again made Mr..
Kahrer sole owner Of his own place of
business, he testified During the ten
years which followed the signing of the
paper the applicant stated that Mr..
Wallace made monthly visits to his
place and examined the books and after
satisfying himself as to the amount of
the profits for the month would draw a
check for ons-half Of the amount which
Mr.. Kahrer would sign Mr.. Kahrer
gave as a reason for his action that it
was necessary in order to get license.
Some Of the checks were introduced
and examined by the witness, who said
he
share of the profits from his place of
business
The partnership was not dissolved I'M
til after Judge Wallace's defeat last
fall.
The disclosure of this piece of work is
largely due to Judge Porter, who was
conducting license court. After license
court opened over a week ago Judge
Porter had been closely questioning the
old applicants az to their methods Of
doing business From the nature of the
questions asked it was at once seen that
run while w. ID. Wallace was Judge,
and 1T was limited that some startling
might be secured
When Mr.. Kahrer's case was called
several days ago he was asked by Judge
OEttI ds W now ne pdlu MS DllIB. he
answered by check. This gave the
court an opening and he asked il the
witness had his checks. He stated that
he had, and for the time being the mat
ter was dropped. After his examina-
tion Judge Porter asked Mr.. Kahrer il
be would bring the checks into court.
He also asked for his bank book. These
were handed to Judge Porter a few
lays ago by Mr.. Kahrer's attorney, G.
FL Akens.
Every applicant after that day who
held license during Judge Wallaces
term on the bench was questioned along
the same lines as Mr.. Kahrer, but none
sould be found who had saved their
checks.
Judge Porter felt that If this method
was practiced on one saloon keeper
there was nothing TO prevent it being
practiced on others, but all denied that
there was any other person interested
but themselves or had been. Checks
were then asked for, but it happened
that they had all been destroyed.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-04-06
The EARLY Use of Skates.


Holland Is said to be the home and
birthplace Of skating, and without
doubt skating was first practiced there
and In the far north. In country Of
lakes and canals the necessity OF walk
ing Rud running on Ice must have been
felt from the earliest days. In Hol-
land they show the bone skates which
were found In one of the mounds Of
which Friesland village was built
The skates were fastened to the feet
by straps passed through holes which
were made In the bones. A Danish
historian mentions the sport In 1134.
The bone skates were also first used In
England. A writer In his account of
the amusements Of the young people Of
London In the twelfth century men
tlons the fact that 1t was usual for
them to fasten the leg bones Of anil
mails under the soles Of their feet by
tying them around their ankles; then,
taking a pole shod with iron, they push
ed themselves forward with great ra-
pldity by striking this pole into the Ice
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-04-06

THE scandal that cropped out in Ii
cense court in New Castle last week
proved the wisdom of the people in re-
firing our political judges. There were
four of them in this section, three OF
whom have been retired, while the
fourth saw the handwriting on the wall,
and was not candidate for reelection.
The testimony that some $4,000 was
paid to John G.. Wallace. in one case, in
recognition of his relationship to the
former Judge necessitates the following
up Of the case to complete proof or dis
proof, and infiction of the severest pun
ishment possible if the facts are az stated
The assertions in this case will be
used by some in favor of the proposed
change Of the grant of licenses from
the courts to license commissioners
II such thing is possible in connection
with the dignity and standing of the ju-
dicial position what might not be the
result If the opportunity to enlarge it
were left with commission, presumably
to be filled by politicians?
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-04-06
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given to all parties
interested. that, upon the application OF
the President of the Board OF School Di.
rectors OF the Butler Borough School
District, in the County OF Butler, Pa,
to the Court Of Common Pleas setting
forth that, by resolution duly passed
and entered on the minutes, said Board
had on the tenth day of February, 1903,
in compliance with the provisions OF the
Act OF Assembly in such case made and
nrovided. declared its intention to take,
use and occupy not exceeding one W
acre of public burial place situate In the
Borough of Butler, Butler county, Pa,
and bounded and described as follows,
viz: Beginning at the South east corner
of the intersection of North Mexican
and East North ST., at the northwest
corner Of the herinafter described lot OF
ground thence In an eastward direction
along East North street one hundred and
eIobty asO feet to Cliff street or an
allev thence in a southwark direction
along said Cliff street or alley two hun
dred and one and 35-10O (201. .35) feet to
an alley: thence in westerly direction
along said alley one hundred and seven
tv-eight and 9-10 (17S.9) feet to North
Mexican street: thence in northward
direction along North Mexican street
two hundred (200) feet to East North
street, the place of beginning; for the
purpose of common school education,
the erection of public school houses and
of other buildings to be used for public
school purposes and play grounds 10 Dc
connected with and belonging thereunto.
and for the purpose OF extending play
grounds and improving the sanitary
4. ...cN NLa a.sh
said Borough of Butler, and praying the
said Court for the appointment of three
discreet citizens of said County, as
viewers, to meet upon the said premises !
40 to be taken, used and occupied, to
establish and determine the quantity of !
and to be taken for the purposes of |
aforesaid, and to estimate and determine |
whether any, and IL any. what amount !
,f damages has been and seems likely to |
)e sustained by reason OF such taking,
1se and occupancy, and make report
hereof to said Court; whereupon the
,aid Court on the 18th day OF March,
9O5. made an order ON said application
# A. ID. No. II, June Term. 1905, ap-
pointed the undersigned, X. @. McAboy,
William & McCrea, and William Walk
r. as such viewers, to meet on said
Premises On Tuesday. the 18th day of
April. 1905, at 10 O'Clock, A. M, and
ERECTED notice thereof by publication,
&c. according to law; and the said
levers in pursuance thereof give no
ice that they will meet on said premises
N Tuesday, April 18th, 1908, at 10
'clock A. NJ, for the purpose aforesaid
r. G. MCABoY,
WILLIAM S. MCCREA, Viewers
WILLIAM WALKER.