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

or ten months returned on Thursday
last, looking exceedingly we'll, 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 a weeks visit to friends
and relatives near Olean, N. Y, his
former home. Mr.. r. IS bookkeeper
for Wheeler, Dusenbury d Co., at
Newtown, and pleasant gentleman to
meet.
The Nursery far April is before
us with it's usual brightness and
smiling countenance. This nnmber
contains many stories and illustrations
that will prove Of more than ordinary
interest to the little folks. Subscribe
for it. john L. Shorey, Publisher, 36
Bromfeld St., Boston. Price 81 so a
year.
Mr.. John A. Stewart, of Cherry.
tree, Venango Co., who has been trav.
cling through the county considerably
Of late, wishes us to state that one of
the squarest 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. I. q B. R'y., has
purchased lot Of timber land in this
county, aud 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. +. Carr, for several years
foreman Of the section at Hunters
Station, 8 miles below town, has moved
10 Meadville, where be has secured a
similar situation on the A. Il G. w.
Ry. The community loses an indus.
trious aud 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 q
very neat and tasty grocery store in
the Acomb building, where they viii
be pleased to meet all who have need
"fauything in their line. They propose
to keep only the very choicest ofgood'
and sell them at a small profit. Cal
around and take look at the new
store. All kirds of country produce
will be taken, and the highest prices
allowed.
The pigeons-we're bound to keeI
track of them, if possible are nov
roosting on Boh's Greek and Minister
above Balltown, on Tionesta creek
They arc said to be very plenty, bu
hard to procure. There is no place
for shouters or trappera to get lodginl
in that section, consequently the bird
are enjoying somewhat of rest
although it will be hot short time, a
hunters are steadily focking in, sn'
putting up wherever night overtake
them The unfavorable weather i
keeping the birds from nesting.
The FOREST REF UBLICAN wa
twelve years old last week, aud to. da
enters upon its thirteenth year wit
brighter prospects for the future tha
= ever before. The circulation Of tn
paper is steadily increasing and tn
very best Of names are being adde
from week to week. We don't pre-
pose to make any rash promises q
what We are going to accomplish i
the future, but shall use our best en-
deavors, as in the past, to make it
readable paper, aud worthy 4 place i
every household in the county. 1t ho
never been our style to 60 begging fc