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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-10-18
CHURCH NOTES.

Rey William Ellsworth Marshall of
Spangler, Pa, will occupy the pulpit
of the Middlesex Presbyterian church
next Sunday, October 81, morning and
evening. This is Rev Marshall's old
home church and his many friends are
glad of the opportunity to hear him.
The Pittsburg Synod of the Lutheran
church is meeting in Trinity church,
Allegheny, this week.
The fortieth anniversary of the pastor
ate of Rev J. G.. Butz in the Zellenople
German Lutheran church was held last
Thursday Addresses were made by
Rev. E. Cronenwett, and by Rev,
Werder Of Wheeling In behalf of the
Rev Butz presented Rev Butz with q
handsome dining room suit Rev. Butz
is now over eighty years of age and the
the active misistry, his successor being
Rev Mees, formerly OF Coraopolis.
Rev. VIM Ralston has been forced by
i'll health to give up the pastorate of the
Portersyille U. P church His goods
passed through Butler yesterday on
their way TO Freeport.
Surrounded by scores OF shopgirls
who coDgregated about her during the
noon hour Mrs. Kali YAKIMA of Tokyo,
founder and president of the w c. T.
U. of Japan, gave most unique and
interesting talk in the chapel of the
First Presbyterian church at Pittsburg,
last Thursday. Likenipg her listeners
to a garden of flow ers. such as has made
her land farfamed as the ''fiowery king
dom, Mrs. YAKIMA, although "A years
old, enraptured her audience She
spoke through an interpreter, but her
utterances were wreathed in such kind
ly expressions as to fascinate her audi
ence. The sprightliness and vivacity
of Mrs. YAKIMA belle her age.
The Hebrews Of Butler are raising
money for church building here.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-10-18
Pledges of Candidates.
advertiser ent)

October Sth, 1906.
To the Notification Com mlttee of the
Democratic Party:
Gentlemen-Iu reply to your favor of
the 1st inst. notifying us of our nomina-
tions for the offices of representatives
in the General Assembly or legislature,
TO be voted for at the election to be held
November 9th, next, we are pleased to
accept the said nominations and will
use every honorable means TO bring
about our election.
In order that the electors of the coun-
ty may know our position on the ques-
tions of pnblic interest, we pledge our
selves, il elected, to represent the whole
people with fiedelity, and will endeavor
TO carry out the popular will without
fear or favor and without the direction
or dictation of any boss or pretended
boss.
We hereby pledge ourselves to vote
and work for the enactment of a law
maki-, the maximum rate for passen
ger traffic upon the railways within the
state two cents a mile, believing the
same TO be reasonable and fair
rate.
We will vote and work for the enact
Iltub VI a. law VI
trolley railways the right To transport
freight and express matter, and also
granting to them the right of eminent
domain under the same conditions and
restrictions as enjoyed by the steam
railways, for the reason that the build
ing of trolley railroad may now be en-
tirely prevented and blocked by some
adverse interests acquiring strip of
land along the proposed line and refus-
ing TO grant a right of way over the
same.
We will work and vote for the enact
ment of a law to prevent discrimination
by railroads and common carriers ope-
rating wholly within the state, along
the line of the rate bill enacted by the
last congress, relating to interstate
common carriers
We will work and vote for the enact
ment of law more clearly defining and
declaring the duties and responsibilities
of directors and officers of banks and
trust companies, entrusted with the peo-
pies money, and fixing suitable penal
ties upon such officers failing to per-
form such duties.
We will vote and work for a com
plete and thorough investigation of the
expenditure of all public moneys, and
the swift punishment of all grafters ir-
respective of politics.
Yours very truly,
JOHN II. WILSON,
HARVEY L. SEATON.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-10-18
Oil and Gas Notes.

The Market-Both agencies are pay
ing S1.58.
The big gasser near Oneida station
has rock pressure of several hundred
pounds.
The Spotty Mcbride well is agai n
down to ten barrels
The Frazier Oil & Gas Co. has started
another well on their Cra wford farm
lease.
New Tool-Wm. Kesselman e. c.
will soon begin the exclusive manufac-
ture of new devise which will take
the place of the famous temper screw
which has been an inseparable part of
drilling outfit. almost since the first
well was drilled The new device,
which is termed liquid drill feed, has
passed all the experimental tests and it
is believed that it will not be long in
taking the place of the temper screw,
the work of which it improves upon
greatly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-10-18
State Roads.

According to a statement issued by
the State Highways Department, Butler
township has asked for $4,000 feet of
improved road, which with that asked
for by other districts in the county.
makes 172, 900 feet or nearly 33 miles.
''The following roads are now being
constructed by John l.. Hanna, Jr., OF
Franklin, Pa, Under the supervision OF
State Engineer Chas f. Hamilton. the
local inspector being j. S. Hays OF
Butler, Pa.
Five thousand eight hundred feet of
road, Ia feet wide, in B1tler township,
extending from the borough line of
Butler to the Centre township line, on
the road leading from Butler to Mercer.
Approximate cost of construction
IS, 1893. 80, of which the State pays about
$6,674 40.
3,163 feet of road, IA feet wide, in
Butler township extending from the
borough line of Butler, including a part
of the Three Degree road via Como
quenessing Creek bridge. to the borough
line of Butler. Approximate cost
S3.858.50, the State paying about
81, ,S9387.
Bids, covering the construction of
$500 feet of road, IA feet wide. in
Centre township, extending north from
Butler township line, closed on August
10th, 1906, the only proposal submitted
being that of John L. Hanna, Jr, OF
Franklin, Pa, amounting to 81, 10.
The local authorities considered this
bid too high and requested the High
way Department to re-advertise for
bids, which was done. Proposals will
be received at the State His- way De.
partment, at Harrisburg, Pa. until
October "a, 1906.
At an average cost of about $4,000 pei
mile it will take about $264, 600 to con-
struct the 33 miles of roads, covered by
the above applications, the States share
of which would be about $19S, 900.
The amount of money available fol
road building purposes on June 1st
1906, was $50, 5000. On June 1st,
1907 there will be an additional sum oi
$21. 1915 due which covers the 1907.
1908 apportionment. On June 1st, 1908
the 190S-1909 apportionment, amounting
to $21. 1877. Is becomes available. making
total of 500, 1896 for use until June
1st, 1909
From the above it will be noted that
Butler. Countys apportionment is moi
sufficient to pay the States share of the
33 miles of roads covered by the above
applications, and, unless the next Legis
lature appropriates substantial Cool
Roads Fund it will not be possible fol
the State Highway Department tC
undertake the construction of more
than 16t miles, not taking into con
sideration the petitions for State ait
which may be filed before June 1. 1909
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-10-18
REUNIONS
Henry ReIgheV.

Relatives and friends to the number
of 100 met at the home of Henry
Beighey in Lancaster twp, Oct 10th,
1906, in honor of his S0th birthday. 1t
was intended as a surprise and a sur
prise it was. Despite the unpleasant
weather it was an enjoyable affair, all
entering in the spirit of occasion. There
were friends present from Zelienople,
Rochester, Prospect, Aspinwall. Arnold
and many neighbors. Mr.. Beighey was
born Oct 10th, 1926, in Schoenburg,
Alsace, France; came to America with
his parents, 1882, (they buying the
present farm and has since lived here.
He was married to Miss Anna Schilling
in 1865. This union was blessed with
twelve children, two children Maggie
and Enamel died in 1885. The other
children are Rev. John A. Beighey,
Pastor of the Ev, Luth. church at Sar-
versville, Pa. Leonard, at home; Mrs.
John Kennedy of Gallery: Henry, a
street car conductor of Butler; George
of the Sanitary Works of Zelienople;
William, of the Car Works at Butler;
Charlie r. T. D. carrier from Harmony;
Eddie, moulder at Zelienople and Miss
Matilda and Walter at home. Baskets
were brought and fine dinner served in
as were also very nearly all the grand
children. AT the table short sketch of
the life of Mr.. Beighey was read Mr..
and Mrs. Beighey also received a num-
Der of valuable and useful presents.
which were highly appreciated. Al
together it was great success and all
join in wishing Mr.. Beighey yet many
years of joy and happiness.
The Hesselgesser Reunion.
As requested, friends to the number
of about 800 assem- bled at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs David Hesselgesser at
Leasurville to rejoice with them that
the 25th anniversary of their married
life had been reached. Twenty five
years ago, at Freeport, they were
united in the holy bonds of wedlock,
pligbting their troth in joy or sorrow,
in good or in evil days, to be faithful to
each other until death. Twenty y-five
years have gone by and it is but fitting
to stop and thank God for his mercy
and protection, and to renew the VOWS
of future fidelity The day was ideal
and the spirit one Of rejoicing. AS
customary baskets were brought and a
dinner served in the barn. Country
people alone can realize what feast is
meant by this.
After dinner Rev. j. A Beighey Of
fered prayer and formally presented to
| Mr.. and Mrs. Hesselgesser the many
valuable and useful presents which
were brought by friends as lasting
| remembrance of this happy occasion.
| May yet many years of happiness be
| theirs,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-10-18
Notice of Application for
Charter.
In the Court Of Common Pleas of But
Ter County:

In the Court Of Common Pleas of But
Ter County:
Notice is hereby given that an appli-
cation will be made to said Court, on
the Goth day of October, 1906, at 10
o'clock A. NJ, under the Act TO pro-
vide for the incorporation and regula
ton OF certain corporations approved
April Goth. 1874, and its supplements by
Mark G. Glenn. J. T. Cleland, Austin
McClymonds. Eli Moore. Robert Ken
ndy, James Frazier, Alexander Magee
and their associates, for the charter of
an intended corporation TO be called
1.-The United Presbyterian Congrega-
tion ef Portersville, Butler county,
Pennsylvania the character and OBJ
ject of which is The establishment and
perpetuation of theworship of Almighty
God and for the purposes, to have, pos
sess, and enjoy all the rights, benefits
and privileges conferred by said Act
andits supplements
CALVIN @. CHRISTIE,
Solicitor.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-10-18
A Problem at Cambridge.

When Lord Rayleish. the British
scientist, was a student at Cambridge
the examiners set among other prob
lens one which they based on an ar
ticle in German mathematical period
lcal supposed unlikely to have pene-
trated to Cambridge. Only two men
solved ii, Mr.. Stutt lord Raylelgh)
and another The examiners asked the
other man about this problem. 'Oh."
he said, II take the - mentioning
the name of the periodicap, and 1 was
very glad to find that, thanks TO an
article In the last number, that prob
lem came out quite easily" When Nh.
Struts turn came they expected
similar. answer. but he astonlshed
them by replying: THE fact is, gentle
men, that I sometimes contribute to
-, and I could not help feeling great
ly nattrred that sou should have
thought my little problem worthy of
place In this examination" He was
awarded the prize
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-10-18
School Notes.

The John G. Unkefer Co. of Dayton,
O., will build our new High School
building on the old cemetery lot for
S60,677. and w. q. Eckles, the New
Castle architect who designed it, will
superintend its erection. The building
is to be completed by January 1. 1908.
The cellar may yet be excavated, this
Fall, and we hope the Board has ar
ranged for the saving Of those old oak
trees.
p. S. Since the above was put in
type Unkefer & Co. have practically
withdrawn their bid
At the meeting of the Butler School
Board last Friday night is decided to
buy 30 feet fronting on Broad street and
adjoining the Broad ST. school build
ing, at $50 per foot front for play
ground and annex.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-10-18
R II - p RR


Time table in effect May 27. 1906.
Passenger trains leave and arrive at
Butler rs follows:
LEAVE FOR NORTH.
7:30 a. n, mixed for Punxsutawney,
Du Bois and intermediate stations.
1898 a. M. daily, vestibuled day ex-
press for Buffalo and Rochester
$50 p. m. local for Punx'y, Du Bois,
Clearfield and intermediate stations.
11:31 p. m. night express for Buffalo
and Rochester.
ARRIVE FROM NORTH.
Clio a, M. daily, night express from
Buffalo and Rochester.
9:30 am. week days, accommodation
from Dubois.
4:50 p. n. daily, vestibuled day express
from Buffalo and Rochester.
S:07 pm. week days, mixed train
from Du Bois and Punxsutawney.
Trains leave the B. & o. Station,
J'ittsburg, for Buffalo and Rochester
at 900 a. m and 1000 p M, and for local
points as far as Dubois daily at 4:20 p.
N. week days.
Winfield IL K Co Time Table
In effect May goth, 1908.
WESTWARD.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-10-18
The BUTkGR CITIZEN.

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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-10-18
Driving DreDarations s

: DTyIHS UrtisifsttIUiIS SID y. n :.
op dry catarrh; they dry up the secretc
which adhere to the membrane and dcco.a-
pose, causing far more serious trouble ..,
the ordinary form of catarrh. Avoid ali a.. .
ing inhalants, fumes, smokes and l..lrs
and use that which cleanses, soothes az
heals Ely's Cream Balm is such n remedy
and will cure catarrh or cold in the head
easily and pleasantly. A trial size will bo
mailed for 10 cents. All druggists sell the
soc. size. Ely Brothers Sc Warren St, NJ
The Balm cures without pain, does not
irritate or cause sneezing. 1t spreads itself
over an irritated and angry surface, reiiev-
ing Immediately the painful Inflammation.
With Ely's Cream Balm you are armed
against Nasal Catarrh and Hay Fever.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-10-18
STATIONS.
EASTWARD.

Trains stop at and Iron Bridge only Flag to
take on or leave eff passengers.
Trains Conneetat Butler Junction with:
Trains Eastward for Freeport, Yandergrift and
Blairsville Intersection.
Trains Westward for Natroua, Tarentum Allegheny
and Pittsburg.
Trains Northward for Saxonburg, Marwood and But
Ter.
@. G. BEALOR,
General Manager
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-10-18
A WHIRLWIND FINISH
Pennsylvania Republicans to Close
Campaign With Great Guns
On the Stump.
SECRETARY SHAW, OF CABINET
VIII Be Here, and Speaker Cannon,
Senator Knox and Others Will Speak
For Stuart and the Whole Ticket.
philadelphia. Oct. 16.

Especial Correspondence
Philadelphia, Oct. 16.
Colonel Wesley R. Andrews, chair
man of the Republican State Commit
tee. has planned a whirlwind finish for
the Republican state campaign.
After several conferences with Chair
man ]. S. Sherman, of the Republican
congressional committee, he has map
ped out a schedule of mass meetings
in different parts of the state at which
many speakers of national prominence
will make addresses in support of Ed
win S. Stuart for Governor and his col
leagues on the state ticket, and for
the Republican candidates for Con-
greSS.
The fact that Pennsylvania now has
the largest delegation of any state Of
Republican members of the House OF
Representatives makes this an import
ant political battle ground, and Presi-
dent Roosevelt has expressed him self
upon several occasions upon the i'm
portance of rousing Republicans of
Pennsylvania so that there shall be no
OOhSl 0ocAOudA AOSoSS uGAI LuOnlu-
He realizes that the fusion campaigns
in Pennsylvania and New York are
likely to interfere seriously with the
Plans of the Republican managers for
the election of Congressman. He
dwelt particularly upon this phase of
the situation when he had Chairman
Sherman and Senator Penrose at tle
White House recently to go over the
general political situation.
The President has requested Secre-
tary Of the Treasury Shaw to make at
least two speeches in Pennsylvania,
and he may make others, although up
to date he has been scheduled for but
two
Uncle Joe" Cannon, Speaker of the
National House is billed for two Penn
sylvania speeches, and Senator Bever-
idge for two. Congressman Watson,
of Indiana, member of the ways and
means committee of Congress, Is
among others who have been assigned
by the national congressional commit
tee to make addresses in Pennsylva-
mia for the whole Republican ticket be-
tween now and November 6.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-10-18
The Stuart itinerary.

Colonel Daniel B. Shepp, chief of the
bureau OF speakers of the state COM
nittee, has made several new assign
ments of orators to accompany the
candidates beginning tomorrow.
Following is the itinerary for meet
ings and receptions from now until
election day:
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-10-18
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate of Charles Pfabe, decd, late
of Clinton twp, Butler county, Pa
Letters of administration having been
granted to the undersigned on the above
estate, notice is hereby given to all
persons knowing themselves indebted
to said estate to make immediate pay
ment and those having claims against
the same to present them duly anthem
ticated for settlement to
SOPHIA Nj. PFABE,
Administrators.
SaXonburg, r. T. D. 90.
JAS. B. MCJUNKIN Atty, 823 06
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-10-18
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Letters testamentary ON the estate or
Eli Patterson. decd, late of Clay twp,
Butler Co., Pa, having been grant
ed the undersigned. all persons know
ing themselves indebted to said estate
will please make immediate payment,
and any having claims against said
estate will present them duly authenti
Gated for settlement to
HANNAH J. PATTERSON, Ex'x.,
r. f. d. = Euclid. Pa.
HARRY L. GRAHAM. Atty. 621-06
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-10-18
l IS 8 10 .-.--.. Lv. Allegheny. Ar l 90 35
n m n m IN IN n m n m

Train No. leaves Greenville 6:45 q. m; She
mango 6:55; Mercer 72s; Grove City 750; Keis-
ter SIG; Butler 900, arrives Allegheny 1925 n.
m; East PittsbuTg Ills u. m, connecting at
Branchton TO and from Hilliard, and ut Queen
Junction to and from Kaylor.
No leaves Allegheny 800 p m; East Pitts
burg 2.50; Butler 4:45; Keister 5:2s, Grove City
557; Mercer 620; Shenango 6;55; Greenville 200
p. m; connecting at Queen Junctionfor Kaylor,
and at Branchton for Hilliard.
No. 10 leaves Butler 200 n. m; Keister 140:
Grove City sos; Mercer SIS; Shenango 902;
arrives Greenville 907 Il. In.
L. II. UTLEY, E d. COMSTOCK,
General Manager. Genl Pass. Agent.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-10-18
FARMS A SPECIALLY

List your farms for sale or exchange with kura
: seehansen. 81 Fourth avenue; rittshuFgh, J =
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-10-18
A Good House

Leaving a good house un-
painted is as imprudent as
leaving greenbacks out in the
rain. A house unprotected
by good paint cracks and rots
and is unsightly all the time.
Whatever you do, baintI
Whenever you paint, use
pure white lead paint. You
will have the best if it is
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1906-10-18

TEN thousand lives blotted out, II
steamers and sailing vessels wrecked or
badly damaged, over 1000 junks
swamped, turned over or battered to
pieces against the stone walls of the
praya, 80 per cent of the lighters,
launches, yachts, houseboats and small
native craft entirely destroyed, many
wharves wrecked and many damaged
was the result Of typhoon lasting but
two hours at Hongkong on September
Is, according to advices brought by the
steamer Empress of Japan, one of the
few vessels to escape the diaster, which
arrived at Victoria. B. c., Monday.
THE Presidents order withdrawing
from entry all coal lands now forming
part of the public domain, is the direct
result Of the agitation begun by Senator
La Toilette at the recent session of Con,
gress and the relentless prosecution OF
land frauds by Secretary Hitchcock. II
has been found that the vast areas OF
valuable coal lands have passed out OF
the public domain by agents of the rail.
roads and other corporations securing
these lands as individuals for agricul-
tural purposes at 81 25 an ecre. The
Government charges $50 an acre fol
coal land within Is miles of a railroad
and $40 an acre when more remote, SC
that the fraudulent entries have been
enormously profitable.