The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-03-24

mie City, Wyoming, for the past eight
or ten months returned on Thursday
last, looking exceedingly well, and
apparently much benefited by her
visit
We are reliably informed that
three wells will be put down on the
Balltown property, during the coming
season. Work will begin as soon as
the weather becomes settled. Our
readers will be kept posted regarding
the operations Of the company.
Mr.. Butler Rice passed through
town yesterday morning, having Just
returned from weeks visit to friends
and relatives near Olean, N. Y, his
former home. Mr.. r. IS bookkeeper
for Wheeler, Dusenbury q Co., at
Newtown, and a pleasant gentleman to
meet.
The Nursery for April is before
US with it's usual brightness and
smiling countenance. This number
contains many stories and illustrations
that will prove of more than ordinary
Interest to the little folks. Subscribe
for it john L. Shorey, Publisher, SO
Bromfeld St., Boston. Price $3.50
year.
Mr.. John A. Stewart, of Cherry.
tree, Venaugo Co, who has been trav.
cling through the county considerably
of late, wishes us to state that one of
the sqnarest men be found on his
travels was Hon. A. Cook, of Cooks.
burg. He thinks the Judges heart is
very large, and in proportion to his
massive frame.
The Derrick says that Mr.. Wilson,
Gen. Supt Of the P. T. q B. R'y., has
purchased lot Of timber land 10 this
county, and will proceed to have the
timber thereon converted into lumber
and ties. We are not aware where
this tract is situated, but are glad to
learn that Mr.. Wilson's business is
extending into Forest county.
Mr. p. L. Carr, for several years
foreman Of the section at Hunters
Station, 3 miles below town, has moved
ID Meadville, where be has secured
similar situation on the A. q G. w.
Ry. The community loses an indus.
trious and highly respected family in
their departure, and we wish them all
abundant happiness and prosperity.
Attention is directed to the new
"ad." of VIM. Smearbaugh q Co., in
this issue. This firm has opened a
very neat and tasty grocery store in
the Acomb building, where they will
be pleased to meet all who have need
"fanything in their line. They propose
to keep only the very choicest of goods
and sell them at small profit. Call
around and take a look at the new
store. All kirds of country produce
will be taken, and the highest prices
allowed.
The pigeons-we're bound to keep |
track of them, if possible are now |
r1osting on Boh's Greek and Minister.
above Balltowp, on Tionesta creek. |
They arc said to be very plenty, but
hard to procure. There is no place
for shooters or trapPers to get lodging
IN that section, consequently the birds
are enjoying somewhat Of rest.
it will be hut a short time, as
hunters are steadily focking in, aud
putting up wherever night overtakes
them. The unfavorable weather is
keeping the birds from nesting.
1he EOhESI hEf UBLICAN was
twelve years old last week, aud to. day
enters upon its thirteenth year with
brighter prospects for the future than
ever before. The circulation of the
paper is steadily increasing and the
very best of names are being added
from week to week. We don't pro.
pose to make any rash promises of
what NE are going to accomplish in
the future, but shall use our best en-.
deavors, as in the past, to make it
readable paper, aud worthy 4 place in
every household in the county. 1t has
never been our style to go begging for
an hScTihprs ,r ,tlar ,,t.,,.o-. -. - /