The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-02-04


Is cents per foot for the same. If our
lutnbermen succeed IN getting their
lumber to the creek this winter, busy
times may be looked for in the spring.
The revivals at the M. e. and
F. NJ. churches are still in progress,
and show no abatement in interest and
attendance. Both societies express
themselves determined to keep Oh as
long as sinners show a desire to flee
from the wrath to come.
Robinson Howe, who was tried in
Franklin last week for the murder Of
his father near Pioneer in June last,
was found "not guilty" by the jury.
This verdict is in accordance with
what nine out of ten thought it would
be. Now the question is, who did kill
tho old man
e. L. Davis Esq, as Senatorial
Delegate, and Peter Berry of Fagun-
das, as Representative Delegate, took
their departure for Harrisburg on
Monday morning last, where the State
Convention meets to-day. Mr.. L.
Agnew and lady left on the same train,
expecting to visit Hon, j. B. Agnew's
family for few days.
The Free Methodist society Of
this place have decided on building
church here during the coming season.
A lot has been purchased of Mr.. S. H.
Haslet, just below the store. and work
will begin as soon as practicable. A
paper is being circulated to aid the
cause, and it is meeting with hearty
response by all our citizens.
Saturday last H. d. Patch, of
Hickory, found refined oil spring
near the mouth of Tubbs Run. He
had carboy of refined oil in his
wagon which busted, and the oil all
went TO waste. Don't think it will
effect the market any, but then the
Derrick might make note of it, for
the benefit of the producers.
The Teachers mon thly institute
which was held here last Saturday was
quite we'll attended. We were not
furnished with a report Of the pro-
ceedinga, and are unable to give any
account of the affair, but understand
all the teachers were we'll pleased and
expressed willingness to be ON hand
at the next meeting.
Geo. Hood was taken with cramps
on Wednesday night last, and for
several days his condition was con.
sidered very critical. The trouble was
caused by receiving severe strain
while loading logs OH a wagon. He
was so bad that eight men we're scarcely
able to hold him. He is better now,
and considered to be out Of danger,
ulless he receives q backset.
The Auditors Report is pub
lished this week, and shows up well
for orr county. The Liabilities of the
county are $4,000, while the assets
show up S22,353.93. Before another
year is passed there is no reason why
our outstanding bonds should not be
all paid off and moEey left in the
Treasury, thus materially lessening
the taxation in the future. On the
whole the Report shows a judicous
management Of the county affairs, at
which our citizens may feel justly
gratiffed.
The enlarged Sanday Derrick
made its appearance on Sunday last,
filled cramm ed running ever with
news" 1t is now an eight page 49, col
umn paper, with but three or tour col.
nmns ofadvertising-the other columns
being filed with fresh and spicy local
and general news. A weekly review
of the oil market a complete summary
of the weeks doings in general and
all the latest telegraphic sparks
besides variety of other matter cal.
culated to suit all tastes, and dished
up in lively and entertaining man.
ner will make the StIndag Derrick take
at first sight. Success.
Burglars entered the store of Mr..