The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-09-19

the rOau. waking over Mr.. Chad'
wick's division a few days ago, we
noticed that the track was in prime
condition and that new rails had been
laid on a good portion of it. 1t is not
a time now for new railroads on
account of the general trepidaton of
capitalists, but the roads already run
ing will probably all be put iu good
shape this season.
Its about time for Uncle Billy
Grove to put in an appearance. The
deer are restless and apparently await
ing his arrival. Although Uncle Bill
ly is not the dead shot he used to be,
on account of his failing eyesight, yet
it is not safe for deer to come with
in hundred yards Of him in the sea-
son. 1t is said that bear are going to
be plenty this year, and this will give
the old gentleman chance to exer-
else bis ingenuity in the construction
Of bear traps.
--District Attorney Irwin desires MS
to state that it is important that all
Justices Of the Peace in the county
should send in their transcripts right
away, as the law requires their recep-
ton by the District Attorney some
days Owe have forgotten the number)
before Court. We believe there is a
penalty attached to the neglect to
comply with this provision, so that all
our 'Squires will at once see the neces-
sity Of sending in the said transcript.
M. Smith, formerly watch max.
er in this place, who left here proba-
bly, two or more years ago, has writ
ten to one Of the boys, from Deadwood,
Black Hills, to the effect that be has
invested ia some mining property
there, and also in a pick and shovel,
and proposes to fight it out OH that
line until he is overtakan by death or
large fortune. He will have the best
wishes Of his old chums here that he
may be overtaken by the latter calam.
ity.
The Erie Conference meets at
Fredoniu, n. Y, next Wednesday.
Rev. Allen preached his farewell SER
mon on Sundly evening last to good
audience. He leaves this place with
the coed wishes Of all, and it is our
wish that he may get a good charge il
he doesn't come hack here He is a
young man of ability, and we predict
will yet make mis- mark in the profes.
sion which he has chosen.
Rev. Elliot, who attended the
fair at Sugar Grove last week, Informs
us that the exhibition was grand sue
cess, every department being filled
with the choicest of it's kind. Petrol
cum V. Nasty delivered the addres;
on Friday last, and was listened to by
about 5000 people. 1t was the opin
ion of most of the hearers that Petro.
leum is better writer than speaker
u. j. NJ" is again writiAg for the
Derrick, and yesterday had full re
port of the sermon of Rev. Fred
Evans on the Sunday Question" il
which the Rev. gentleman takes the
broad ground that the 4th Command
ment is null and void, and Of no effect
whatever. Rev. Dr. Eaton will reply
to the daring young agitator soon.
The Derrick Of Monday morning
says: "Score one more for petroleum
A gentlemaa residing at Bradford in
forms representative Of the Derricl
that he cured his children, four il
number, of diphtheria, by administer
ing to them solution of resin and re
fined petroleum.
This is the first month in which
you can eat oysters according to the
game law. jim. Zones has left oul
shores, aud it is an open question
whether or not any one will have
courage enough to bring on those
large, delicious tub oysters wherewitl
Jas. used to make the hearts of the
people glad.
We hear a good deal of com
plant among farmers and others il
regard to the potato rot, which ap
nears To hava nttackel the crnn oan