The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1875-06-09
DEALERS IN
June 9th, 1875.

spearing last evening, but had poor
success on account of the water being
somewhat muddy, and because the
moon made almost as bright light as
their pitch pine.
The Titusville races commenced
yesterday and will close tomorrow.
Several fast horses were entered for
the purses, and large attendance will
undoubtedly be had. The pools will
not sell as we'll as if the Titusvillians
were selling FIVE dollar oil.
Alex. Bonner, wife and sister are
in town at present enjoying themselves
in a very rational manner. Alex.
himself caught. a very nice salmon on
Saturday last, and has since been wor-
rying the trout in the streams about
here. He is junior partner of j. & A.
Bonner of Stoneboro, Mercer Co.
We are not really suffering for
their society, but could any one inform
us why it is that our town has not
been visited by the organ grinders this
year2 We haven't very sublime
confidence in their financial success
here, but they generally get a few
nickels from the boys.
Col. Thomas brick yard has not
been operated as yet this season, ow-
ing, we suppose, to the fact that there
is not much home demand for brick.
We believe the Col. disposed of near
ly all his brick last year to foreign
parties, good many having gone to
Pleasantville, if we mistake not.
Lieut.. Gen. Sheridan was married
on the Sd inst, to Miss Irene Rucker,
of Chicago. The wedding was very
plainly conducted, only friends and
comrades belonging to the army be-
ing present. Little Phil. was never
conquered before, but is said to have
yielded with very good grace in this
instance.
C. w. Dithridge is at work build
ing a new mill on the site of the one
which vas burned last week. The
mill will not be as extensive as the
one burned, for the reason that some
work that used to be done here, will
hereafter be done at his Pittsburgh
mandatory. Such enterprise is wor-
thy of all praise.
The coal miners, Notwithstanding
reports to the contrary, are still on
the war-path, and are making it warm
for those industrious ones who would
rather work than beg. Let US have
military interference, by all means,
and If the strikers have to kill or be
killed, by all means let them be
Strengthened at oncs,
"A young man named Oscar B.
Simmons committed spicide by shoot
ing ON Thursday evening last, in Glade
township, Warren county. The coro-
ner's jury returned verdict in accor-
dance with the facts, and further found
that the act was done while the young
man was suffering from brain fever, or
some other disease of the brain.
-Davy Hilands, at the Central has
added to his Geological Garden four
crows, "as black as crows can be-"
They are not in duranee without caws,
but keep up fearful noise. We are
sorry to learn that the fish hawk re-
Gently captured died shortly after he
received it, on account, we suppose, Of
injuries received previous to capture.
Bring in your contributions.
-lne Indians, troublesome and
childish as they are, have agreed to
accept S25, 900 from the Government
for portion of their lands in Nebras
ka. They still stand out, however
against giving up the Black Hills, and
removing to Indian Territory. Sus
} picious, gloomy, and petulant, they
are source of trouble to the Com
missioner. 1t seems very probable
that the Government will yet be com
PEELED to force them to the place Sc
lected for them.