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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-06-09
Profits of Farming.

At discussion of the New York Far
mers' Club in reference to the cash
money profits in farming, it seemed to
be generally conceded that the business
failed to yield seven per cent. on the
capital invested. We were somewhat
surprised that none of the debaters
thought of giving the farm credit for
the great necessaries of life-house rent,
table supplies and fuel. Viewed in
this light, farming is the safest and best
investment that can be made Of capital.
Take for instance 900, let it be jul
diciously invested in moderate amount
of land and all the stock and nipple
ments necessary to its successful cult
walton. The proceeds from such an in
vestment will support family in a de-
gree of comfort and even luxury, that
could cost six or seven thousand dollars
q year in New York and where is the
safe, honorable, mercantile or mechani-
cal pursuit, that will yield six thousand
a year on a twenty thousand dollar in
vestmentY The profits of farming ex.
cept in rare instances, will be found to
diminish as we extend our operations
beyond what is requisite for the COM
Portable support of family, and this
may be as well done on three hundred
as on thousand acres of land, and this
is strong argument for the subdivision
OF the great landed estates.
The new article of food, koumis, late
ly introduced into England and the
United States from Germany, is OF Tar
tar origin, and in its original form is
made by fermenting mares milk and
agitating it through the process. Cows
milk is used as substitute. The result
of the treatment is mixture of alco-
hol, carbonic aid, Tactic acid and finely
divided casein and butter, with the
residue of the sugar and salts of the
milk, in taste resembling a mixture of
champagne and cream, and supposed,
as the Tartars are very athletic, to be
conducive to health and a preventive of
phthisis.
Mr.. J. III. HANNAHs, Of Chicago, has
secured patent for an elevated metro
politan railway of which he is the in
ventor. 1t may be briefly described as
an elevated double-track railway, placed
on single columns when the carriage
way is sufficiently wide, or on columns
set at the edge of the sidewalk on each
side, and connected by an arch girder.
The railway is to be operated by
small locomotives. 1t is said to be
probable that the plan will be adopted
in New York.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-06-09

THIS invention for protecting water.
pipes from frost is so Enthusiastically
American that is a matter of surprise
it should have been first thought of in
England. Certain valves and cocks are
connected with the pipes, weighted in
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-06-09

and friends, and never be afraid or
ashamed to show your love for them
Little Corporal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-06-09

A MAN excused himself for marrying,
by saying that his friends declared he
drank too much for a single man.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25
The Duty Of School Boards.

On the first of June the present
school year expires. For the informa.
ton of Directors, we copy the follow.
ing extract from the school law:
1t shall be the duty of the board of
directors to publish an annual state
ment of the amount of moneys receiv-
ed and expended, and the amount due
from collectors, and setting forth all
the financial operations of the dis
trlct, by one or more publications in
one or more newspapers of the county
In which they reside. If there is an
amount of tax not collected, or any
amount due to the district, it is to be
stated as "amount of-yet DUE" at
the foot of receipts, and so carried ont;
and if there is an amount of debt vet
due by the district, it is to be stated as
amount yet due for" and so car.
ried out at the foot of expenditures
in order, in both cases, to balance the
account in accordance with the facts.
If there was builning tax and a
house or houses erected during the
year, the amount of the building tax
aud of the portion of it expended in
the year for this purpoae,it to be stated
III the same way, with the balance on
hand, or the debt for this purpose, il
any, under proper heads "Receipts, Z"
and Expenditures of Building" as
IN case of case of ordinary school tax
and expenditure.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25
Boiler ExplOsiOu-ono Man Killed.

About four o'clock Tuesday after.
noon, the boiler 10 use at the new drill.
ling well on the Collum lease, Woods
farm. exploded with terrific force,
tearing the engine.house to fragments,
and instantly Killing Mr.. John Con-
slider, the engineer. The boiler was
thrown over $50 feet by the force of
the explosion, striking three times be-
fore it finally landed. The workmen
we're engaged in sand-pumping at the
time, aud Mr.. G. had been notified
that steam was running up fast in the
boiler, and from the appearance of the
body is supposed TO have been looking
into the firebox under the boiler.
The body was thrown nearly seventy
five feet, and the back of the head
crushed in. which was the cause of
his death, as no other bruises or scalds
were discovered on any portion of the
body. An examination shows that
the boiler gave way on the right hand
side, directly over the FIRE box, and it
went out little to the left of the der
rick, instead Of going straight, as is
usually the case when the crown sheet
gives way. The boiler is known as a
Washington, manufactured at New
burg, N. Y, and is SAID to have been
unusually well made. The cause of
the explosion was undoubtedly too
high pressure OF steam. Well inform
ed parties are of the opinion that the
pressure was at least l40 pounds to the
square inch. The usual amount car.
ried is 90 lbs, and not over 80 lbs.
Had not the boiler went through the
derrick the driller would also have
been killed, as he was standing direct.
ly in line with it.
Mr. Consider has been an the Greek
for nearly six years, and WAS alway:
regarded as Thorough and competent
workman. Daring his long residence
IN the OIL Region, by his genial anc
friendly disposition, he had formed Z
large circle of acquaintances who viii
Sincerely mourn his death. He wa
26 years old and unmarried.
The remains we're taken in charp,
by his brother and brother-in-law. an,
left on the morning train for Cnch
raDton, about six miles from Mead
vile, Crawford county his former resi-
dence where he will be buried. Pc
troteum Centre Record.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25
Let US Have Peace.

For a week past, until yesterday, we
have had among US an agent of the
American Peace Society. The object
OF this society is, we believe, to do
away with war and rumors of war, and
create peace on earth and good will
to man, have all differences of opin-
Ion between nations decided by con.
federated congress of nations. or n
high court, composed of eminent peace
men Of all climes and Tongues. The
business Of the agent is, as we under
stand 1t, to collect from all who feel
disposed to contribute, from 50 to $50
Ior the furtherance of peace principles,
and sich the donor to receive a
certificate of membership to the So
ciety and the Peace Aduoeate. Pursu-
ing the calling to which he has been
appointed, the venerable agent strayed
into the place of business of one of our
most active, biggest, and fercest lsok /.
ing Democrats. The peace man went
on to say his piece, and state his oh.
ject. He hadn't got more than fairly
into the merits of the case, when the
Democrat arose, pale with passion and
looking like anything rather than a
peace man. peace p' said he, peace
why | have been a peace man all my
life. and during the late war in oul
country the indignantpeople set sever
al times to hang me, because Of MY
peace principles Peace No sir, In
Tor war War to the bitter end Wa
to the knife Get out of this p and h,
moved toward the man of peace, VIII,
folded his papers and glode. He WASH
IN any hurry, but he simply went. II,
didn't have any time to waste il
adieux, however.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25

Between forty and fifty students are
at the Carrier Seminary the present
session. The work Of completing the
new building is in progress. When
finished several hundred students can
be accommodated 1t will be one of
the largest and finest school buildings
in the State.
The body of young Edinger who
was drowned couple of weeks ago,
at Deloe's Eddy, in the Clarion river,
was found on Thursday of last week,
a short distace below Taylor's hotel.
His body was sent so his late place of
residence in Armstrong county.
The widow of VIM. T. Neill. kill
cd at the falling of the wire bridge at
Franklin last winter, will now come
in possession of 81 900, from fourth
interest, owned by her husband IN the
farm on which the one hundred barrel
well was recently struck near Reno
OIL City Times.
w. G. Mccormick, the young man
who had his leg amputated in conse-
quence Of being run over by the cars
at Monreville, Ohio, on the 9th of
last February. was brought to his
home in this city on last Monday. He
has suffered intensely, but is now re-
covering very rapidly.
On Tuesday last the body of a
young man was discovered in the
Alles heny river, few rods below the
old ferry. 1t proves to be the body
of George Gates, who was drowned at
hompson's Eddy, some weeks ago.
7idioute Journal.
Yesterday afternoon, boy named
Zimmerman had both legs crushed be-
tween the cars of the Union and Titus.
Vile Railroad, at the switch on Water
street. This should be warning to pa
rents to prohibit their children from
playing around the cars while in mo.
ton.
| Yesterday afternoon while DR.,
Moody was crossing Franklin street
in front of the Savings Bank, he was
Knocked down by horseman who wa:
riding a rapid gait, and turned sharp
ly around the corner of Spring street
The DR. was struck in the side and up
on the knee by the animal, and though
not seriously injured is likely to be con
fined several days rom the effects oi
the accident.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25

BARREL FACToRY.-We learn that
Mr.. c. w. Hare has purchased of Isaac
Colegrove three ares of land, on Main
street just below the p. d f. K. Il.
crossing, for the purpose of erecting
on it barrel factory. The main build
ing will he 30x60, and two stories in
height. The intention is to give EN-.
ployment to about thirty woakmen.
A sliding will be built to the p. & 4.
track, and one important item of man
ufacture will be red oak slaves for
shipment to the West Indies to he used
in the manufacture of sugar barrels
and hogsheads.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25
AUDITORS Notice.

In the Common Piers of Forest County.
Charles Hays VS.. The Ironsides Peh OLE
nm Company.
And NJ W to-wit Dec. 2etb. 1870. on mo-
tion OF w. l.. Iatby, attorney for Sheriff,
tribute the funds arising from sale of real
estate of defendant.
Extract from the Record.
lsEAL.l j. Is. AGNEW, Pro.
TO al, Whom ii may concern:
l will attend to the duties of my appoint
ment, ON saturday, May Goth, 1871, be-
tween and four o'clock p. NJ, at my of
flee i'm Iionesta, where YOU may attend in
person, If you see proper.
w. p. MERCELLIOTT,
4-3t Auditor.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25

There is great deal in the power
of habit. The habit of chewing gum
for instance grows on person who in
dulges in it ms much as does that of
drinking liquor, and the sudden break
ing off of it is injudicious. A Young
girl in a neighboring town who had
"chawed" regularly for for years
swore off last week. and since that
time has had regular jim jams, and
has had to be sci up with every night.
a young man sits up with her, how
ever, and she don mind it so much
H,arren Mail.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25
The Apportionment. A

An npportionment of the State was
agreed upon and the bill passed on
Friday Of last week. We are appor-
toned with Clarion county for Rep.
resentative District, and with Clarion,
Jefferson and Armstrong for Senate.
rial District. We are therefore no
better of, that we can see, than we
were before. We need never hope for
a Representative who will represent
this county, politically, while we are
manacled to Clarion, county which
has always given an immense Demo-
cratic majority, and probably always
will until a prohibitory liquor law is
enforced, and missionaries sent to con.
vert the political heathens of that be-
nighted county. One thing we have
gained; No matter how mean a Dem
ocrat represents us in the Senate, w.
a. Wallace is not now in our district.
and will have to come his coffee pot
games on some other people. Our lit
tie majority here, seems destined to be
sacrificed to Democracy, as far as State
Representation is concerned, but as far
as our county offices are concerned, we
think we can hereafter keep them pure
and undefiled from the taint of Dem.
ocracy. When the next apportionment
takes place, we hops that Forest coun
ty may have justice.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25
Registers Notice.

DUBLTC NOTICE is hereby given that
L John Siggins executor of Jane Siggins
deceased has filed, in the Registers Office
in and for the County of Forest at Tionesta.
Pa, his final account as Executor t the
last will and testament of Jane Siggins
decd, late of Harmony Township, Forest
County, Pa. and that the same Will be pre-
sented to the Orphans Court of said Coun-
ty for confirmation and allowance on the
touith Monday of May next, at the Court
House at Ticnesta, in the county aforesaid
Apr. 4, 1871. j. b. AGNEW,
4-3t Recorder.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25

"A correspondent Of the Beaver
Argus says; "The region round about
Chewtou, Lawrence county, Pa, is be-
coming famous for its fecundity-note
the following: Wife of Andrew Coie
-twins-girls; wife Of John Mother
land-twins-girls; wife of William
Park-twins-girls. A lady Of Slab
town, near New Castle, has Iriplets-
all boys-and her neighbor on the op-
dosite side of the street has twins, sex
not ascertaned. Wife of jerome Bona.
parte Poole gave birth to twins, girls. 4"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25

The BrookviIle Jefersonian con-
tains an account of the sad death of
a young lad in a planning mill in that
place. A young son of Mr.. Hall, one
of the proprietors Of the mill, about
sixteen years of age, who was engaged
Ia keeping up the fire under the boil
ers, become entangled in a portion of
the betting and was drawn around the
pullies several times, and SO severely
injured that he died that evening.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25

Mr.. Orange S. Winans, of Dunkirk,
the shameless apostate who perjured
himself and betrayed his party in the
New York Assembly, has been favored
by the Republicans Of his county with
a package containing a Bible and a
rope. The following message accom-
panies the package;
ASSEMBLY CHAMBER, Albany, NY,
Member from the I'd District, Chautan-
qua County.
30. S. WINANs-We send you a
"copy of the Bible and a strong rope.
ASK your friends (if you have any
"to assist you. Should you return ia
"Dunkirk, we will try and have you
"viewed from the standpoint you de-
Serve"
"REPUBLICAEs OF WEsTERN N, Y"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25
A homicide occurred in North Yer.

A homicide occurred in North Yer
sailles township, near Uniontown, Fay
ette county, on Saturday afternoon
last. 1t appears that quarrel occur
red between two farmers, named Cassi-
day and Hoar, about about a division
fence, which grew warmer and war
mer until Cassiday dealt Hoar a severe
blow with his fist just under the right
ear, killing him instantly. The mur-
derer was arrested and is now in Jail
at Uniontown.--B Beaver RadiooI
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25

EAST SANDY On FIELD.-Canning
well, No. 2, on East Sandy and Pour
ing Rock Oil Company's tract, com
menced pumping last Wednesday, and
is yielding % barrels per day. Bron-
son we'll, on same tract, is ready for
testing. Vandegritt & Foreman also
about ready for testing.
Canning well No. A, On Montgomery
Oil company's tract, commenced pump
ing on last Friday. aud is yielding 20
barrels per day VenGngo Citizen.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25


We learn that well was struck
last night on the Moran farm, on the
south side of the river, just below this
city. The vein was struck about elev-
en- o'clock, and Immediately commence
ed throwing stream of oil the full
size of the hole above the top of the
derrick. The fires were put out and
operations abandoned until this morh-
ing. One of the workmen states that
the rock is the same as found on the
Milton farm, and it is found at depth
of about fve hundred feet below the
surface. The well is situated back on
the hill, and we woul / not be surpris-
ed if it opened up a large scope 3fter-
ritory.- Oil Gig Register.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25
The following from the Cor Y Re.
publican

hS ioiioMihS frOiu tue OOr Y ne
publican:
BURIED ALIvE.-The sand bank,
back of the Union School Building, ON
Washington street, was again Tuesday
morning at about 10 O'clock, the scene
of an accident which resulted in bury
ing man alive. David johnson and
Harvey Cowles were at work digging
and drawing away sand. johnson was
digging under the projecting embauk
ment, aud Cowles was loading the
sand into wagon, when the bank sud.
denly gave way and buried johnson
completely cut Of sight. Cowles was
far enough away to to escape without
injury. He Immediately called for
assistance, an1 commenced the work
of digging ont his companion. With
in few moments number were on
the spot and worked with wife to re-
lease johnson from his premature
tomb. A short time sufficed to re-
move the sand sufficiently to get him
out of his Imprisonment. He was
found in standing posture, and was
completely buried, there being about
foot of sand above The top of his
head. When first ri ased he was in-
sensible, but soon recovered on expo
sure to the open air. Beyond a few
bruises he was not injur ed to any ex.
tent
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25

ANOTHER 100 BARREL WELL ON
CHURCH RUN.-The territory at the
head of Church Run bids fair to OUT
rival any of the large producing
sections of the region which have
preceded it. On Saturday 20 bbl.
well was struck on the Mcguire farm,
few rods east of the Byron we'll.
The owners are Messrs. Roy, Crouch
" Crittenden. Y ,sterday morning
another one hundred barrel we'll was
struck on the northwestern portion OF
the Atlantic d Great Western property
and southeast Of the Byron well. MIR,
r. S. Burtis is the owner This makes
the tnird well over one hundred bar
rels within few days = Tl,tisuil,
Herald.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25
Applications for E.icense
AT MAY TERM, 1871.

AT MAY TERM. 1871.
John A. Proper, Hotel, Tionesta borough,
J. c. Policy. Hotel, Fagundus City.
Samuel Wright, Restaurant, Fagundus
city.
Nathan Klinordlinger, Wholesale Liquors,
Tionesta borough.
John Woodcock, Hotel, Millersburg, Har-
mony township.
Daniel Black, Hotel, Tionesta borough.
Horace a. Bunce, Hotel, Trunkcvville,
Harmony Up. J. i. AGNl w,
AIT Clk
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25

The following complimentary no.
tice of the Meadville Republican office
we clip frlm the Grenville Argus. 1t
is well-deserved tribute:
The RepublicDn printing Office in
Meadville is one of the best in the
country. Col. Risinger has recently
added to his machinery one of Rug.
giles latest improved job presses, which
is the most complete piece of printing
mach merry made. The Colonel has al
so increased his variety of job types
by the addition some forty new fonts
of the latest styles of faces. The book.
bindery of Mr.. Noble has also been
consolidated with that of the Repu5H,
can which makes it very extensive
concern, and enables the proprietors
TO do all kinds of book binding and
blank. book work as nicely and as
cheaply as it can be done in the larger
cities.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25
TRIAL LIST.
FOR FOURTH MONDAY IN MAY

FOR FOURTH MONDAY IN MAY.
r. r. Roberts VS. Farr6r d Trift.
Th' mas Mowfis VS. VIM. Slater ct al.
j. j.. Glenn vs. Hickory Farm Oil Co.
David Gill vs. James Green ct al, adminis-
traitors of Joseph Green decd.
J. G.. Dale VS. Horace wilkins. Ct al.
Daniel Black VS. David Richey ct al.
g. X. NJ. trawiord VS. Isaac n. Lacy, ct al
James Bryson vs. w. j. Roberts.
II. S. Messner VS. Hummason Bros.
John Go VS. Matthew B. Farris.
T. y. Fuller VS. Bennett Dobbs.
George X. Thayer vs. r. A. Nolan & Co.
Frederick IIubbell for u~e vs. James Green
ct al, administrators of Jos. Green. decd.
Abial Drake 6 ~. Uhlman VS. A. j. Maze.
ONerseers of the Poor of Tionesia borough
VS. Overseers of the Poor of Venango Tp.,
Batter Co.
NJ. T.. Porter VS. Caroline Porter.
At. j. b. AGNEW, Proth'y.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25
The following from the Titusville


The following from the Titusville
Herald:
A new well on Church Run, near
Titusville, is attracting the attention
of operators. 1t is reported to be
pumping zoe barrels per day. This
marvellous development, in a quarter
so unexpected, has had the effect to
stimulate investments thereabout, and
all day Monday witnessed speculative
investments which week before would
have excited ridicule. While some
regard It as a phenomenon, and not TO
be depended on as indicative of future
successful operations, many old opera
tors predict that it is the discovery OF
an unprecedently productive oil field.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25

On last Thursday afternoon, Thorn
as Haven, lad about fifteen years of
ge residing near the a. V. Il. r. De-
pot, was thrown from a wagon loaded
with hay over an embankment, about
half Il mile below town, aud had his
rm broken above the wrist, DR.. Snow
len set the arm, and he is now in a fair
EaY Of recovery.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25
Announcement.

The many friends of FID BISHOP, of
Oil City, respectfully announce TO the Re-
publican voters of Venango County, that
he is a candidate for County Treasurer,
subject to Republican usages.
Oil City, Ma ch 10, 1871. l-tf.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25

A WATCH. pair. of Blankets. Quilt or
n Shawl, for One Dollar, appears almost
impossible, but such may be had, and hunA
dreds of other useful articles, 10y patroniz.
ing GEO. A. PLUNIMER & CO.'S ZONE
DOLLAR SALE
Their system of doing business has been
examined Dy the authorities. and a Decis-
ion rendered from the Internal Revenue
Department at Washington, dated Nov.
4th, 1868, declaring their business perfect
ly fair and legitimate, and entirely differ
ent rom the different gift enterprises. Of
course all donot get watches, blankets, &C.,
. for One Dollar, but in every large club, one
of these articles are sold for One Dollar, as
an extra inducement, and some member
of the club has the chance of obtaining :.
new feature introduced by this ent
prising firm, is to pay their agents in cit. :.
er cash or merchandise, and TO prepay the
express charges. No better opportunity
can he offered To either ladies or gentlemen
having leisure time, to form clubs for this
firm.
Read their advertisement in another coll
umn and send for catalogue.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-04-25
The following from the Clarion
Democrat: i:

Democrat
Philip Bashline, who has been
confined in the county Jail, ON the
charge of larceny, having been sick
and wanting a little fresh air, was al
lowed some out door privileges by
sheriff johnson. last week, when the
old gentleman walked off, and WAS
found in Beaver township, the next
day, where he had come for II mess of
sourkrout. Tho sheriff will not likely
be quite so lenient hereafter.