The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1882-05-31

Iabe OF oOV TO lVOO DaIIels eVbfy ~
hours. The oil market is very weak,
having gokdown as far as go cents
Another such a spouter will make 40
cent oil. There is another we'll to
come in shortly near the GAG.
Len. Agnew has rented the hotel
at Oil Creek Lake for another season,
and is now engaged in fixing up the
same, building Deg additions and
otherwise improving the property.
Judge Church, of Crawford county,
last week granted him license.
AiLIUjUage Herald.
The DR.. Winans property, occu-
pied by Mr. y. B. Hoskins, is re-
ceiving an extensive overhauling at
the hands of carpenters Jim Carson
and Harve Foreman. just. now new
shingle roof is being put on the build
ing. The value and comfort will be
mnch enhanced by these repairs.
r.. G. Nellis who was so severely
injured on Bates Run by q falling
tree two months ago, was able to 60 to
his hsme near Edenburg, on Monday.
His leg healed rapidly under the
skillful treatment Of DR.. Morrow, and
it will not be long before he will be
able to navigate without the use Of
crntches, provided he meets with no
further accidents.
How is this, farmers ? It is said
that rather a strange phenomenon is
presenting itself on the growing wheat
this season. In some localities the
letter NJ is plainly described on the
leaf just where it forms the bend ol
circle at the point most exposed to the
rays of the sun. Considerable con
lecture and speculation as TO the cause
significance or meaning is manifested
Can any one explain?
Mr.. L. Arner is no longer a citi
zen Of Nebraska. lie has become ex
tensively engaged with the Salmon
Creek Lumber Co., and has taken q
his abode at their mills, moving hi
last load Of goods yesterday. Ne
braska loses a good citizen and th
neighborhood is minus a most worth.
and estimable family. We are gla'
they have not left the county, an
hope their new home may be a pleas
ant one.
Since the Mystery" was let loos
our county has been flooded with pal
ties wanting leases, and about two
thirds of the available territory ha
been gobbled up by leasers and grea'
ers. Tho fever has struck some Of ou
'home talent" and livery rigs are j
demand. Some of the leases are cur
osities-or perhaps "monstrosities
would be a more becoming name. Or
man leased some territory on Dutc
Hill, agreeing to start a well go da.
after he had secured 1000 acres. No
if he should secure 1899 acres and ste
leasing the question would be, whe
will he start the drill ? "Verily, there
; tricks in all trades but ours"
"A telegram was received here {
Wednesday last conveying the sad il
talligence of the sudden and une
pected death of Mrs. Anna, wife
lHalbert w. Roberts, which occurs
at their home ia SuElmerdale, Cha1
tauqua county, N. Y. The deceas'
, was most pleasing lady, and enjoys
the friendship Of large circle of a
quaintances in this place, who a
, panied to learn of her death. M
3 Roberts many friends will sincere
2 sympathize with him in the irrepar
= bic loss Of his estimable wife, and v
hope these sympathies, may, in
! measure at least, mitigate bis gre
3 sorrow. Beside the husband the d
ceased leaves three small children.
: Last Friday night some dar
devils entered by window, the gri
mill of Commissioner Ledebur at N
braska, and robbed the till Of its CO
i tents, taking money drawer and a
d They also tried the safe, but probab