Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of December 17
1861 With the Federals occupying Johnstown, the Confederates head toward Butler, with one band marching toward Papinville.
1879 The Bates Co Times newspaper says Butler has 4 newspapers, 4 churches, 3 flour mills, and a woolen factory.
1895 Angry Butler citizens crowd into the city council meeting, complaining the electric lights are a sorry mess and demand better lights.
1898 The payday at the Rich Hill coal mines puts over $40,000 in circulation.
1932 See the new 1932 Chevrolet at Gilbert's show room in Butler (Corner Hardware location).
1989 Mr & Mrs Charles Hughes of Amsterdam receives word that the biography of their daughter, Marsha Huberty, will be published in the National Distinguished Service Record for her service to the field of speech, language and hearing.
1999 The Clint & Sharon Schuman residence is deemed Butler's best decorated home for the Christmas season contest.
