The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1882-03-01

DTOVheF VIII, WHO IS extensively en-
gagged 10 the manufacture Of coffins.
Ben's numerous friends here will miss
his ever Welcome tread upon our
streets He is one of the boys that
wears well, and grows more fascinating |
with age, especially with the gentler
sex. Good luck to you, Ben and
may our loss be your gain.
Mr. G. f. Gillespie will commence
the erection of commodious and sub
stantial dwelling house on his Vine
ST., lot as soon as the weather becomes
settled. Mr.. G.. has paid taxes on this
lot for several years and received
little or no benefit therefrom; he
therefore proposes to put it in shape
so it will bring him in something, and
at the same time be benefit to the
town. Tho house will be for rent, and
will be arranged with view to this
end. We consider this the right kind
Of public spirit, and only wish more
of Tionesta's property owners, who are
abundantly able, would follow the
good example.
"A considerable amount of lumber
was started down the river on Satur-
day last. and the "boys" are expecting
good returDs therefrom. Lumber is
in good demand and the markets of
the "Smoky City" are quoted higher
this season than for several years, un
less it may be in come special kinds of
lumber. A considerable amount is
yet up the creek; at Foxburg, Minis.
ter, POrky, Buck Mills, NewtowD,
Lamentation, Bear Greek, jug Han
die, and Nebraska, all of which will
find ready market down the "long
waters" We understand that the
Salmon Greek Lumber Co. intend ad.
ding shingle mill to their establish
meut at The mouth of Salmon Greek.
The friends Of Miss Minnie Riker,
will be panied to learn Of her unex-
pected death which occurred at Wis
ner, Tuscola Co., Michigan, or the
18th Of February. She was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. N. Riker,
who moved from Tiouesta to the above
named place in December last, the
yoLng lady having gone there some
months previous and had been living
with sister. Miss Minnie was aged Is
years, and whilo here seemed to be in
excellent health. She mas a perfect
lady in all respects, her modest and
simple lady-like manners having won
for her the esteem and respect of al
her acquaintances here. Her aged
parents and other relatives have the
6 sympathy Of our people in their sad
afIliction.
. 1t is with sincere regret that We
are called upon to chronicle the sId'
, den death of Mr.. Charles d. Mabie
a which took place at Kinzua, Warner
K county, Pa, on Thursday, Feb. %
n 1882. His complaint was pneumonia
and he lived but few days after hi
was attacked. He had written to hi
!. family but few days previous, eta
v ting that his health was good, anC
= that be was succeeding nicely. Hi
two sons, Frank and Harry arrived
. shortly after his death, and conveyed
80 his remains to Fairview, Erie county
II where the funeral took place, and b
- was laid to rest in the cemetery besld
II other relatives, gone before. Mr. Mabi
;. was we'll known throughout this sec
N ton OF country, and at one time wa
a one of the most successful bushes
. men in Crawford county, where h
10 spent the greater portion of his llt'
principally in the hotel business, /
y which be had few equals. He wa
:. always courteous and kind, and mad
a. his guests feel at home while partak
ID ing of his hospialities, He had h
st ups aud downs in this world, and
to always bore them bravely; he Wa
es never known to lay down under
re misfortune. Although 59 years ofag
,e when he died be worked hard up
III the day be was taken sick. "Psace b