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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-14
NEWSY NOTES.

Waterford, Erie county, now claims to
have mineral spring of remarkable
remedial qualities, and the place is getting
ready to take hand in Strengthening up
the livers, kidneys and stomach works of
mankind.
Ex-President Cleveland said recently in
answer to an inquiry regarding the name
of the newcomer in his house: eve have
settled on a name, and it is Ruth This
was the name of Mrs. Cleveland's grand
mother and has always been especially
liked by her."
Here is new and novel method of as
certaining the age of horse: After a
horse is nine years old a wrinkle comes
on his eye-lib, at the upper corner of the
lower lid, and every year thereafter he
has one well-defined wrinkle for each year
of his age over nine. If, for instance, q
horse has three wrinkles, he is twelve, if
four, thirteen. Add the number of wrin-
kles to nine and you will always get at it.
-Er.
An exchange says that two scamps are
reported to be making a living by watch
ing the papers for the estray notices; then
going separately to the person who has
taken up the animal, Identifying it and
selling it to him. When a stranger calls
regarding an animal you have taken up
make him describe the animal before
showing it to him and prove himself a
responsible person before letting him have
it or buying it from him.
Whether you are faith curist or not
says the Oil City Blizz0rd, just think
you're all right and as general thing you
will soon feel that wap. In proof of this
it is said that at Hannibal, NO., recently, a
man bought two pills and put them in his
vest pocket. When it came time to take a
pill he opened his mouth shut his eyes and
gulped one down. He was relieved of his
headache and went on his way rejoicing.
Afterward, having use for the collar but
ton, he felt in his pocket and found two
pills, but no button. Swallow this state
ment, 1t may do you good.
A few years ago, notes the Erie Herald,
all the oak in the market was cut in Penn
sylvania, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.
Now there is comparatively little left in
these States. About all the best is cleared
out and now West Virginia and Tennes-
see furnish the bulk of hardwood lumber,
with Memphis the center. From there it
is shipped all over the world. Very few
people are aware of the many things oak is
used for. The finest houses are now fin
ished in natural woods, with oak in the
lead. Furniture, the finest, is oak. An
cient furniture made of oak is as good as
it was hundred years ago, and far more
desirable. All kinds of slaves are oak
and no other wood will take its place.
Wagon work, since hickory became so
scarce, is of oak. Railroad ties, bridge
timbers and planking are principally oak.
Black walnut and cherry have had their
day and are nearly out of the market. Oak
lumber that a few years ago could be
bought in Erie for ten to eighteen dollars
is now worth from thirty to sixty dollars,
and at the rate that it is being slaughtered
will soon be hard to get at any price. In
ventors will have to bring out something
10 take the place of hardwood before long.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-14
FOREST COUNTY OFFICERS.

Mcntber Of Con1reSs-G. F. KRIBBs.
Member of Sendte-HARRY A. HALL.
4 Assembly-S. s. fowler.
president Judge-CHARLEs II. MOVES.
associate Jud0es-JoHN II. WHITE, G.
w. CLARK.
Ireasurer-JAs. II. HAaaERTY.
Prothonotdry, Register &c Recorder, &C.
CALvfN NJ. ARNER.
iSheriG.-JoHN r. OsGooD.
Com tssioners-C. Il. LEDEBUR, JAS.
MC1YTYRE, PHILIP EMERT.
County Sup perintendent-GEo.W w, KERR.
District Attorney-P. 4 NJ. CLARK.
jury CommfsSionerS--J N. HEATH,
JOHN MuENzENBERGER.
County Su1Veyor-J. f. PROPER.
Coroner-Dr. G. G. RUMRERGER.
County uditorS-W. w. THOMAS, G..
w. RoBINsoN, II. FLYNN.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-14

--Grove Bros. are putting down a
we'll on the Frank Monday farm, 10.
Gated on the west side of the river,
and about a mile and a half below
Tionesta. 1t is back from the rail.
road track about quarter of mile.
They will finish some time next week.
David, the six.year.old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. e. Bible, was re-.
lieved of his sufferings yesterday by
the silent messenger, Death. The
little sufferer had been seriously i'll
but short time with convulsions, al.
though from infancy he had been an
invalid. The sorrowing parents have
the heartfelt sympathy Of our entire
community in their affliction. The
interment will take place at Belle.
fonte, the former home of the family,
who will leave on the four p. m. train
to-day.
On Thursday of last week an &C.
cident happened in Belts saw mill,
situated two and a half miles north of
Marienville, which resulted fatally.
Rulof Stevens, a young man aged
about 21 years, was edging boards,
and in some manner a board was
caught by the saw and thrown toward
him striking him on the abdomen with
great force. He was conveyed to his
room and medical aid summoned, but
his injuries we're of such a nature as
to make human skill of little avail,
and he died on the following day. The
young man was a son Of j. P. Stevens,
whose tragic death in the flames which
consumed bis dwelling at Newmans.
vile about three years ago is still fresh
in the memory of our citizens. His
remains we're buried at the latter place
on Sabbath last, Rev. Rumberger
conducting the services.
-Chss. E. Dagenett, President of
the delegation from Carlisle, Pa, at
the Indian School, who attended the
convention Of the Y. M. G. A, which
closed at Franklin on Sunday night,
came up on Monday to see Samuel d.
Irwin, Esq, an old acquaintance of his
father, Ed. Dagenett, who was an as.
sistant of Mr.. 1. when he surveyed the
Indian lands for the Government of
the Peoria Reservation. He is of the
Peoria nation, and a grandson of
Baptiste Peoria, the famous Cheftain
of the Confederate tribes, who now
reside in the Indian Territory. His
grandfather was U. S. interpreter for
many Indian nations, understanding 7
languages, viz: English, French
Spanish, and four Indian languages.
He was man of remarkable presence
straight as an arrow and about 81
feet tall. Mr.. d. intends taking O
course in Dickinson College. He is a
graduate of the Carlisle Government
School, and very promising young
man.
When great preparations we're
being made in London for the celebra.
tion of the Great Queens Jubilee,
loyal citizens anxious to participate
were rapidly curing all their aches
aud pains beforehand, by a generous
use of Salvation Oil.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-14
Wanted

Ten thousand people to buy cloth.
ing, drygoOds, fannels, underwear,
boots and shoes, hats, caps, &C., at H.
j. Hopkins q Co.'S store. Every one
will receive fair treatment, and get the
worth of their money every time. 1t
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-14
Church md sabbath school.

Presbyterian Sabbath School at 9:45 a.
m. NJ. T.. Sabbath School at 1000 a. m.
Preaching in NJ. E. Church every Sab
bath evening by Rev. Rumberger.
Preaching in the +. NJ. Church every
Sabbath evening at the usual hour. Rev.
+. f. Shoup, Pastor.
Services in the Presbyterian Church
every sabbath morning and evening,
Rev. j. V. McAninch officiating.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-14
BUCKLEN,s ARNICA sALVE.

The best Salve In the world Tor Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles. or no pay req uired. Ii
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale bv Proper q Doutt.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-14
Auction! Auction !

At the farm of Mrs. L. l.. Jones
TruDkeyville, Pa, Thursday, Oct. 22d
1891, there will be offered at public
sale live stock including horses, cattle,
sheep, hogs, lot Of hay, grain and
all the farming implements oD the
place. Also wagon, buggy, sleigh,
and dairy utensils, besides a variety oi
household goods.
TERMs-All sales Of $40 or under,
cash all over $40, notes with approved
security. MRS E. L. JONES.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-14

1t will pay everybody to go and
visit Hopkins & Co.'S store even il
they don't want to buy cents worth
they have the finest display of dress,
goods, fannels, &C., ever opened up in
these parts by them or anybody else,
Every body is Invited to inspect the
assortment before buying. 1t
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-14

One would think to look into
Hopkins & Co.'S store that they have
more goods than could be used in this
section of county, but they always go;
the stylish patterns, good values, and
low prices, is what sells them. 1t
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-14
{ FOREST REPUBLICAN,.
BOROUGH OFFICERS.

aPtf0ess.--J. T.. Wenk.
,guacil'nen--North ward, r. NJ. Her.
ffn. Patrick Joyce, w. A. Grove.
south ward, s. II. Haslet. Eli Holeman,
. III. Dale.
'tltsticcs Of the Pcdce-J. f. Proper, S.
Setley.
CoaskGblc and Cbltector-S. s. Garfield.
fchooL DirectorS-G. w. Robinson, A.
. Kelly, Il. L. Davis, ID. s. Knox, ID.
Y. Clark, j. Il. Brennan.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-14
At Home.

No use going out Of town for dress
goods. Hopkins g. Co. have them cut
in patterns, no two alike, the very
latest and most stylish goods. 1t
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-14
MAY, PARK Il CO.,
Nl -BANKERS.-

Corner of Elm n Walnut Sts., Tionesta,
Pa, Bank of Discount and Deposit. In
terest allowed on Time Deposits. Collec-
tions made on all the Principal points of
the u. S. Collections solicited.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-14
DILL. EMERT,
FANCY BOOT 4 SHOEMAKER.

FANCY BOOT & SHOEMAKER.
Shop in Reck building next TO Smear
oaugh & Co.'s store. Is prepared to do all
kinds of custom work from the finest to
the coarsest and guarantees his work TO
give perfect satisfaction. Prompt atten-
ton given to mending, and prices as rea-
sonable as first class work can be done for.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-14

(NENTRAL HOUSE, Tionesta, Pa,
~ o. G. Brownell. Proprietor. This IS a
new house, and has just been fitted up for
the accommodation of the public. A por-
tion of the patronage of the public is solic-
tied. 46-ly.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-14

T B. SIGGINS, NJ. D.,
30 Physician, Surgeon & Druggist,
TIONESTA, PA.
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T W. MORROW. NJ. D.,
u pHY2TCIA & STIRGI 4

Js PHYSICIAN & SURGEON,
Late of Armstrong county, having located
in Tionesta is prepared to attend all pro-
fessional calls promptly and at all hours.
Office aud residence two doors north of
Lawrence House. Office hours 7 to 8 A.
NJ, and IL To ~ NJ; 2 TO 3 and 81 TO ~ p,
NJ. Sundays, 8 to 10 A. NJ. 2 to and ct
to "a p. NJ. may-I8-S1.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-14

ID NJ. CLARK,
L -. ATTORNEY-AT.LAW,
and DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
Office corner of Elm and Bridge Streets,
Tionesta, Pa.
Also agent for number of reliable Fire
Insurance Companies.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-14

t. L. DAVIS.
II. ATTORNEY-AT-LAw,
Tionesta, Pa.
Collections made in this and adjoining
counties.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-14

DOARD of EXAMINING SURGEONS
ID for Forest County.
A. T.. Stonecipher NJ. D., President; ].
w. Morrow NJ. D., Secretary j. B. Siggins
NJ. D., Treasurer. The Board will meet
in Dr. Morrows office, 1ionesta, on the
third Wednesday of each month, at 10
o'clock, a. m.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-14
JAS. T. BRENNAN,
REAL ESTATE,
RENTING AND COLLECTING
AGENCY,
TIONBSTA,P PA

iI npEDib ns ~ NJ ~
AND THE PAYMENT OF TAXES. ALSO
TO THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF
REAL ESTATE, AND TO THE RENTING
AND MANAGEMENT OF THE SAME.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-19

Order and discipline must be maintained
though the heavens fall. If the boys think
that they are going to have Il jolly time
''sloshing'' around, they have deceived
themselves fearfully. There is to be no
monl1eying, no shilly-sha.lying. The rules
are not as rigid as those governing regu-
lars, but doubtless they are such as will
bear heavier on the guards than any the
regulars, who are hardened TO discipline,
feel.
The principal military exercises required
are battalion drill. skirmish drill and guard
duty. Company drill, may be had if de-
sired and not permitted to interfere with
the others
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-19
FAMILY REUNION.
The Marshan Family of Bell County, 1873
Present-In JAN for Murderous Assault.
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
Bolton, BELL COUNTY, TEX, July IS
The largest family reunion ever held in this
county was that of the families of John L.
and John Marshall at Moseley's grove, in
the lower part of the county, last Thurs
day. There were 13S present, all of whom
We're related by blood or marriage. These
parties are some of the earliest settlers of
the county. They are about eighty years
old, and have large family connection.
The county court meets next Monday. AS
the lawyers are all busy in the district
court, none but probate business will be
transacted this term
Charles Franks and A. Rosenberg were
placed in Jail yesterday. They are charged
with an assault to murder one E. A. Evans
at Temple night before last 1t is possible
the grand jury will give their cases imme-
date attention.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-19

Every family wants q dictionary. Most
families want ten dollars also.
Some families want the ten dollars also so
much that they go without the dictionary.
Original Webster's Dictionary
1t has the best print, the best binding, the
most words, the best illustrations.
With the Weekly GAZETTE one year it
costs only 81; with the Daily one year only
SO.
Regular subscribers to The GAZETTE can
secure copy of this dictionary foszS
Office ..-xgssss5szs
You are invitRa1xH at our Office and
inspect thasf24tself, and see how much
MS to other cheap dictionaries,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-19

NEW ORLEANS, La, July 1S.-The COM
mittee appointed by the Produce Exchange
to represent Louisiana in the meeting of
the board of general appraisers to rate
Patna rice, left here for New York. The
committee will object to admitting Patna as
uncleaned rice. The question of Patna rice
came up under the Cleveland administra-
ton, and it was classed as clean rice, but
this decision has since been avoided.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-19
EXCURSION RATES FROM ALL POINTS IN THE STATE.

house to-day. Every member of the COM
mittee was present. 1t was unanimously
agreed that the United Typotheta of Amer
lea advise the most determined opposition
to any attempt at this time to shorten the
hours of labor 1t was also the unanimous
opinion of the committee that it was neces-
sary to change the annual meeting to be
held in this city October next.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-19
A Short Water Route.

of United States engineers have decided to
build locks at the junction of the Bayou
Plaquemine with the Mississippi river
This will give short water route to the
Teche country. A lock will probably be
recommended for the Bayou Lafourche at
Dcnaldsonville.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-19

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CLARENDON, TEX, FeD. ., M.
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KoPPERL, TEX, Jan. 81. lSoA
The Democrat Publishing Co, Fort Worth.
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united rypotbeta of America,

CINCINNATI, OHIO, July 1s.-The execu-
tive committee of the United Typothete of
America ended its session at the Gibson
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KofPKRI, Tx, Feb. 2, -.
ne Oe@ee1at Publishing Company, Fort
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GINn-An i've q tAe premium p1ctionafies
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-08

threw until Juan was literally fenced In
with them and could not move until
they were withdrawn
the great Roman knife-thrower, and
was billed to appear for the first time
in America at Peoria He did appear,
proud and delighted, but no more so
than Juan, who stood looking him in
the face as each shining blade glittered
in the air, and entered the board within
a hair's-breadth of the human mark.
Though the audience was perceptibly
affected as each knife was making its
Journey, Juan never WINGED. This
would have been remarkable in any
one, but was particularly so in man
who appeared nervous at all other times.
The knife-throwing act was a novelty
then, and proved to be good card for
the show Pat continued to improve in
skill, and Juan was always perfectly
willing that he should attempt any new
feat, no matter how dangerous it might
be- In fact, the more dangerous the
better Juan appeared to enjoy it. He
was always anxious for a performance,
and the only time that he ever looked
sad was when one had closed.
ssAfter the knife-throwing act had
been going on for a couple Of weeks,
Juan came to me and said: DO you
know that Pat will kill me some day?'
81 hardly knew what to answer, for I
had been fearing that a terrible acct
dent might happen; yet did not want
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-08

sshy he had preserved che advertise
anen2, Ae cold Che Story Shich an
about Co 9epeate
''gaS fancy ~as 3 jolly Srishrnan,
employed bsy che first circus shaS & be-
1onged Co and his Business Was Co su-
perintend the erection and removal of
che seats. But Pat was ambitious 60
become a performer, and several sfmes
went inSo training, bue succeeded only
in making his companions laugh aS his
repeated failures. Me began COO aaSe
in life 60 train mis- muscleo Soq enc acc
complishmenS o4 alifficuas SeaSs, and,
Enough he cried S1fna bling, riding, leap
ing, Cunning, and almost egegy thing
chat he could Shink of. She eesuls was
only laanepess, whfch occasionally keps
him idle for Few days. Afssq many
disappoinsments RaS had . bright
ideao snd, providing ainssel2 eieh
dozen daggerelilse aniuess he
busted himself 10 ehsowing chem
as wooden Sasge2 abou2 evenly Sees
dissanfe He had sliscovere@ ais eafenS
at lase, FOR the success chat followed his
practice was really yemapkabae, snd as
tonished even himself. after he was
able 20 plane che knives ia his wooden
Sarget ae about Che PONIES he desired &c
hit, he drew che form of 9 saan On iS,
and Cook dslighS in seeing how neas he
could come &c che human outline with
out touching IS. S'or several months he
kept up the pracsice, and as length
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-08

acquaintance in straightforward and
business-like manner. When the couple
married the bride was cordially received
by her husbands parents, and she was
affectionatelE regarded by She elder Mrs.
Gould up to the day of the latoer's death.
George Gould is a quiet. unpretentious
business mae, who divides his time be-
tween his Office and his home, escheH-
ing clubs and gay companions. BY many
Ae Is regarded as his fathers superior in
Business matters, and for several years
he has been o-the wizards" confidential
adviser. The home Of Sfr. and Mrs.
George Gould is close by that Of Jay
Gould, which is ae che corner OF FORTY
seventh street and Fifth evenue, in
New Cork Part OF each summer is
spent in q log cabin ia the &dinonasck
mountains.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-08
8 snsmas mueepka.zas

Recording to the English pape7s, Q
singular experiment. recently took place
in Palestine 60 test the accuracy Of DR..
ColeAso's statement that the people OF
4sree1 assembled in the valley between
Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim could
aot heap the curses and blessings dekv-
cred from sha heights above them =
pasty, ie appears, was tpeveling in the
Aeighborhood OF these mountains, end
evo scotchmen assembled Mount Eba1
end two Welshmen Mount &erizim,
while the aest OF the party remained i0
che valley. One OF the Scotchmen read
the c,SPses, and from che opposite mount
ain Q Welshman read the blessings
BotA we're easily heard below, where
the party edded the amens. Both reaae
ors were perched upon netuel platforDe
near che SUBMITS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-08
A CHARMING WOMAN.


Hrs. Edith Kingdon-G Gould. Jays Lovahls
OauShter-in-Law.
1fevery marriage between professional
and non-professional people resulted as
happily as has the union of Edith King
don and George Gould the gossips would
be deprived of one fruitful source OF
comment, for SO far as the world knows
there is no happier wife and mother
than the former stage favorite, and GER
tainly the husband gives every indica-
ton of contentment with the life of .
benedict Mrs. Gould won quite repu-
tation as an amateur actress in Boston.
where her parents, who were in mod
crate circumstances, resided, before she
adopted the dramatic profession. for
which her beauty and talent admirably
fitted her. She was a member Of
Augustin Daly's company when the eld-
est son of Jay Gould first saw her. He
was not long in becoming warm adj
mirer of Miss Kingdom and sought her
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-01-08

could follow che lines and ell it vita
bristling knives. Then difficulty ap-
peared, for Pat knew chat his perform
ance would be OF no interest unless he
had a living man 60 stand before che
Sarget and run the Yisk % being killed,
and he could find no one in che troupe
willing 60 play the pare. One day, after
considerable eoaKMg, one of che hose
Iers agreed to go into practice with Ra9
and cook his position with his back
against the Sargef- Pat made ready 60
shove how very close he could hn Che
knife wiehous injuring che fnaa, cue
just as the knife lefe PATS band his as
aistans jumped away erom che targee,
and nothing could induce him 60 eeQrna
''Then the advertisement was pub
Hshed, and several weeks passed with
OUT any ching being heard from n. One
day while we we're in Western Illinois
it was answered in person by one OF che
oddest-loolxing men 1 ever eaw-a call,
pale. sunken-cheeked, bright-eyed,
nervous man, who said that his name
was Juan. He at once accepted the of
Ter OF our manager, and appeared anx-
ious to begin to play the part of a
human target.
81 was present at the first trial. and 1
never saw man look 50 happy as Juan
did when he stood before tho target and
faced Pat, who had his hands full of the
murderors-looking knives. When the
first steel blade went whizzing through
the air Juan smiled slightly, but other
wise did not move muscle. The blade
struck just over his head, and carried
some of his hair with it into the board.
Then came two more knives, one strik-
ing on each side of his neck, so close
that light could not be seen between him
and the steel. Knife after knife Pat