The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1882-07-19

H'Ao s'cAA IiAihtuiiCn h5Ab DhbuAuuf
July 22nd. The big fight seems
to be on State Senate, between Hall Of
Elk, and Barr Of Clarion, with the
chances in favor of the former gentle
man, who is the present incumbent.
The prospects for an immense
crop of black aud raspberries we're
never better. Selden Whitman
informs us that his patch alone will
yield enough blackberries-no pre-
venting providence-to supply all Of
Tionesta and more too.
The display Of fireworks on Fri
day night last was very handsome
indeed, and tho general verdict was
that the display was most decided
success. All the town and more to
witnessed the show which lasted from
fairly dark till ten o'clock.
Rev. DIR. Heron, Of Oil City, viii
deliver a lecture in the NJ. T.. Church
next Tuesday, July 25, at s o'clock p m, a,
snbject, "The Price of Success" Dr.
Heron is a very able divine, and will
doubtless deliver highly entertaining
lecture. All arc invited. Admission
free.
The boys have rented four acres of
the upper end of Hunters Island and
are fixing it up for base ball ground.
They have purchased new and com.
plete base ball club outfit and are
prepared to cross willows with some of
the neighboring clubs before the season
is over.
Charlie Bonner, after having his
house painted up in gorgeous stvle,
and beautifying his premises gene .ly,
has taken trip to Tennessee, some
say tor his health, and others contend
that it's a business trip, while others
say-well, it's no difference what
others say.
Judge Irwin has enclosed his
property IN the north ward with a
picket fence, which is a model of neat
ness and dispatch, as it were. The
Judge has also erected a carriage step
in front of his front gate, which,
although not so pretty for nice, is
bully for strong.
The deplorable condition Of our
sidewalks still exists, Notwithstanding
the summer is nearly half gone. Per-
sonally we have no fear, but we have
the welfare of the dear people, who
are obliged to grope their way over
them iu the dark, so much at heart
that we can't keep eur mouth shut
about the miserable walks.
The platform dance billed for last
Friday night izzled on account of 10
music. The band was to come from
Pleasantville, but for some reason
unknown to the projectors of the
dance, failed to put in an appearance.
To Judge from the number of disap-
pointed countenances the party would
have been largely patronized.
BY reference to the death notices
in this issue it will be observed that
Daniel Stow, a former citizen of Tio-
uesta, died on the 10th inst. Mr..
Stow had large circle Of acquaint.
ances in this section, and was one Of
the leading men of the town. The
news of his death will be received with
sadness by his many old friends in
Tiouesta and vicinity.
The Reunion of the 83d Regi-
ment, P. ", will be held in Warren,
Pa, on the second Tuesday Of Septem.
ber, being the 18th of the month. All
old soldiers are invited. Turn out
and let the "Tionesta Rangers" Co.
g., be we'll represented. The short
distance and the convenience in getting
there and back the same day, should
be an inducement to all the cold
boys" and many of our private citi-
zens, to attend. A royal time is an.
ticipated.
The accidental ignition off quanti-
ty of gasoline in Ed. Heibel's hardware
store caused quite a stir on Saturday
forenoon. By prompt efforts on the