The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-08-03

lof " 0feman mtlit Ia IlACkoIy
township, got both eyes severely in.
jured. The box was moist and upon
pouring the melted metal in it explo-
ded, flying into the mans face. His
sight will not be ruined.
IS. D. Irwin Esq, and wife de-
parted on Monday OH a two or three
weeks visit to Philadelphia friends,
expecting to spend most of the time at
the sea shore. Mr.. Irwin has prom
ised US few notes of his travels,
which will be read with interest by
his many friends.
While Alfred Klein and Charles
Bell, two boys aged about 15 years,
were out hunting near East Brady,
young Klsin's shot gun was discharged
accidentally, the charge taking effect
in Bells eye, killing him instantly.
The unfortunate victim 0as the son of
Hon. Andrew Bell.
Will McKim, our efficient and
obliging Mail Agent, is having his
share of bad luck. 1t will be remem-
bered that not long ago he lost three
fingers in railroad accident. Last
Saturday he had the misfortune to step
on rusty nail which pierced his foot
just back of the toe joints. He is now
on duty again.
Smith Foreman is going to have
new floor in the Treasurer's Office.
The lumber is already piled in the
Court House hall, and after three.
fourths Of the population have knocked
the toes out of their boots Smith will
proceed to lay the floor. P. S.-Curt
Shawkey insists that there is con-
spiracy between Smith and the shoe
makers.
The Democrats Of Clarion county
are obliged to hold another primary
election this year. Supposing that the
new Judicial spportionment would
take effect this year which made that
county seperate district they failed
to nominate candidates for Associate
Judges. Now that the Governor has
vetoed the bill, they must elect two
Associates.
MFR. Hamilton Stow, of Cincin
natl, is once more among his many
old Tionesta friends, having arrived
last evening from Philadelphia, where
he has been visiting his son Edward
1t gives us pleasure to say that Mr.
Stow is enjoying good health for ON
of his years, and the indications ar
that he will be able to make his for
ner home many visits before his enc
comes.
"A pleasant hop at the Lawrenc
House Hall on Friday evening last
gotten up by the young gents of tn
town, was one of the most enjOyabl
events that has taken place for man
a a day. The hall was handsomel
lighted and decorated, and wa
equalled in brilliancy only by tn
! sparkling beauty of the ladies, an
, elegance of the gents. The supper 6
the Central House was abundant, ii
top, and heartily devoured.
When DR.. Hartman was herr
!, week before last, he made an examir
: inatiou of Mrs. Jas. Huddleson's littl
girl, whose right foot is deformed, an
pronounced the case curable, an
> agreeing, under the circumstances
: the lady being a widow and NJ
able to raise sufficient funds-to efe'
cure for fifty dollars. Mr.. j.
Kepler took subscription paper, an
: after circulating around among tt
Q citizens had the amount raised in
IS few hours. He paid one half IL
g amount to the Doctor and took b
r receipt therefor, which reads as fo
lows:
n July %, 1881.
}. Reed from Mr.. John Clark Keple
10 for treatment of Mrs. Huddlson
! daughter, twenty-five dollars on a
y count of fifty for six months trea
ment of same and an Appliance; Il
1T balance of $2500 to be paid oil d
% livery af Appliance.
S. B. HARTMAN.