The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1872-05-28
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.

Rev. Burton will hold Quarterly
Meeting at Hunters station on Satur-
day next.
The rains of the past week raised
the creek and river somewhat, but not
enough to do the lumbermen any
good.
-Hackett's mill is running steadi'
" now, and the proprietor is turning
out large quantities of lumber, which
is being gobbled up by those who are
building in town.
Tho Court House grounds are be-
ing sodded, which adds materially to
to the looks of things around there.
The expense is triAing, but the i'm
provement will be marked.
AL. Partridge is dishing out eggs,
butter, provisions and boots and shoes
to the inhabitants Of Pithole. He
was ut home on Sunday, and reports
business very brisk over there.
Our town presents lively ap-
pearance this week, owing to the fact
that this is Court week. We notice
that lawyers, jurors, and witnesses pre-
dominate. Judge Turnkey presides.
The licences Of all liquor dealers
in town expired on Friday last at -
o'clock, midnight, and potwithstand-
ing We have had some pleasant show
ers in the interval, we believe some ex
perienccd very "dry" time.
The brass band was out serenad-
ing on Saturday evening last, and we
vwere really surprised TO hear them
play so correctly. We have no doubt
that this band will in the course of
few months reflect credit on our town.
The Presbytery of Erie appointed
the following delegates to the General
Association, to meet in Detroit, in
May: Rev. w. A. Rankin, Warren,
p; Rev. N. McFetridge, Oil City,
Ministerial; Judge Lowre, Meadville;
Samuel Seldom, Erie.
--NoN>is-a-g good time to repair the
sidewalks in our place, which are real.
ly getting in very dilapidated condi.
tion. We hope that those whose bust.
ness it is to look to these things will
waste no time in putting the walks in
proper condition.
The Democratic Editorial Asso-
sciation, and the State Editorial Asso-
citation of Pennsylvania, will hold a
convention in Erie on the 25th of
June. The "bill CT fare" will include
a sail upon the lake, banquet, and
an excursion through the ell regions.
"A petition is to be presented to
the Commissioners this week for the
use of the Court Room for a home
concert, to be given by Prof. Weber
and his pupils, assisted by some others
who have talent in that direction. We
hope the Commissioners will report
favorably on the petition.
Bonner & McKay's building,
; May Parks & Co.'S blick and S. H.
Haslet's residence are being put
through as rapidly as the weather will
permit, andNhe bridge builders are
getting out stone at great rate. This
year will add much to the appearance
of our place.
The ejectment case of Dale VS..
wilkins was settled satisfactorily by
the parties in the suit last week at
Pittsburgh. 1t had been nearly two
years since proceedings had been COM
menced, and it seemed no nearer COM
pletion man when it started. We are
glad to ROte that satisfactory settle
ment has been arrived at.
Robinson & Bonner have Just put
up some new curtains in their store,
which add materially to the embellish-
ment of their front windows. In this
connection we woasld also remark that
they have just. received a superior
stock of Boots, Shoes, CATERS and slip
pers, which they sell at prices which
cannot fail to please all. Give them
a call, and clothe your feet handsome
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