The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1879-03-12

inson in the mercantile and lumber
business, at Water Cure, opposite Bea-
yer, on the Ohio river. lie reports
Dave in good health and spirits, and
as fond of the ladies as ever, but not
yet ready to marry. Mr.. G. is very
pleasant gentleman, and if Dave gets
as agreeable partner to help him in
his domestic affairs as he has in his
business, he cannot be otherwise than
happy.
Mr.. Peter Berry will, as soon as
he can get his materials on the ground,
test the BalltowA we'll which has been
lying dormant for some time. This
well flowed considerable oil at one
tine, but for reasons best known to
to the operators, was never fully test
ed. IF the we'll shows up pretty fair
a number of others will be put down
during the summer; and if the pro-
posed ne W railroad to Bradford goes
through, that territory will be right
ON the belt.
Last week it was found upon ex-
limitation that the heavy chains with
which the booms in the mouth of the
creek were coupled together had been
snapped off by the pressure of the ice
as if they had been so much twine.
The chains are made of about three
quartet-inch iron. After this dicov-
cry was made there was lively work
done to get the ice cut away from the
booms in order to save them. None
we're lost
John Keil in Conewango, has
been doing some business in skunks
tho past winter. He is said to have
killed a skunk, from which he got two
quarts of oil, which he sold fur SO per
quart, and the skin of which he sold
for $3.50, making total receipts for
one skunk $3.50. 1t was certainly a
healthy skunk. We are determined
not to be beat by our Chautauqua
neighbors.- Warren Ledger Pretty
strong story that.
Sheriff Williams of Armstrong
county, who was convicted and SEN
fenced to the pepitentiary a short
time since on account of irIegularity
in securing his election, has given bail
in the sum of five thousand dollars
and his case will be argued before the
Supreme Court on writ Of error in
October next. In the meantime he
will continue to perform the duties O
his office.
Congress having neglected to pas:
the required appropriation bills, the
President has called an extra session
of the 46th Congress, which will meet
on the 18th, inst. 1t is thought thai
Speaker Randall will have to take 6
back seat; in fact it looks very much
as though the Republicans will have
the making of the next Speaker O.
the House.
MIR. T. B. Cobb has our thank:
for copies of Texas and Colorado pa
pers. The "W eatherford, Exponent,
printed at Weatherford, Texas, the
terminus of Tom SCOTS Texas Pacific
road, is well patronized paper. Il
is interesting to get hold of a frontier
paper occasionally. They are so differ
ent from the eastern style of make up
We are glad to welcome Mr.. S
j. Wolcott and family back to town
They arrived last week, and moved
into the old homestead. We hope
that Mr.. w. will now conclude t
make TiOnesta his permanent home
Mr.. q. T. Shriver, we understand
also talks of coming here 10 live. Conn
along Zach.
Mr.. M. L. Range was in town las
week, and not feeling satisfied will
taking a copy of our paper himself, haC
us send one to a friend in Kansas
Capt. Clark, also, wanted another copy
Both are gentlemen of excellent taste
which is amply displayed in this in
stance.
Nov that thesnOw has disappeared
, from the sidewalks and the broker
: boards and yawniDg mantraps presen