The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1879-02-19

creek. A large gorge came down and
lodged above the bridge, which backed
the water up over the flats, and for
some time it was feared that consider
able damage would result, but the
water finally got vent and fell away.
At the Blue Narrows, four miles up
the creek, it gorged aud piled the ice
into the road rendering it impassable,
in which condition it will probably
remain until thawed out. At the foot
Of jug Handle, about 10 miles up the
creek it also gorged, backing the water
up and submerging the entire flats.
Ex.Ireasurer Setley, who lives near
the creek, was obliged to fee to the
hills, the water having backed up
into his house to the depth of over
foot. We understand that in this
stage it froze, and for time he had a
miniature skating rink in his domi-
cile. The water has fallen away now,
but the ice still remains in the creek,
and if it should g. out with a heavy
rain it may create sad havoc among
the lumbermen.
1t is hardly necessary fer US to
remind the public of the dance which
is to take place at the Lawrence House
next Friday evening, 21st inst, as it
seems to be the topic of conversation
wherever you go, and from present
indications We think this party will be
the best attended of any yet given.
The supper which will be served on
that evening will be nothing short of
excellent, We will guarantee; and as
to the music, it is enough to say thai
McCrays band will furnish that. Don't
miss the dance if you want glorious
time.
Jefferson County is organizing an
Agricultural Society; very commen-
dsble step. 1t wouldn't be a foolish
idea for Forest county to begin to
think about society of this kind, as
the time is coming when our citizens
will have to turn their attention more
to farming than they are at present
doing, and then the need of an agri-
cultural society will be keenly felt,
az there ia nothing so conducive to the
interest of the farmers as q first class
society Of this character.
Jane E. Weeden, who is recon-
mended by the Temperance Unions of
Ohio, as one of the best temperance
lecturers and workers in the State,
will visit Tionesta about next Friday
or Saturday, and would like to hold
some Temperance Lectures if way
opens in one of the churches, or some
other convenient place. She will
bring references from ]. V. r. Hall
of Titusvills, Brother Shraeder of
Pleasantville, Rev. Bray of Tidioute,
Rev. A. o. Stone of Tionesta, and
others.
MFR. D. A. Henderson is again the
gentlemauly and popular salesman in
Mr.. H. Matson's Dry Goods estab.
lishment. His many friends will be
glad of the opportunity to pAtrOnize,
through him, the house in whose in
terest he labors.-BrookviHe Republican.
Dawes many friends in this vicinity
are always glad to hear that he still
prospers.
"A communication from Stewards
Run reached us yesterday, but, alas
the writer fails to send us his name,
therefore, we must respectfully decline
its publication. When will eorrespon-
dents understand that their name must
accompany their etiusi5us in order to
insure the insertion thereof? We mere.
ly want the name as guarantee Of
good faith, and not for publication.
"A fend named VIM. Tease at
tempted the murder OF two men named
Swanson and johnson, both SWedes,
at a place known as the Swedish Set.
Element" near Kane, on the p. i. !
Road, last week. Johnson's wounds,
it is thought, will prove fatal, while
SwansOn's are very critical. Tsase's !
object was robbery. He now awaits
trial in the Mexican county jail.