The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-05-11

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Hon. Nathan Myers, one of the
most prominent and highly respected
citizens OF Clarion, died at his home
in that place at A o'clock Saturday
morning, May Z, after a protracted
illness. Mr. Myers has long been
prosperously engaged in the banking
business. He leaves family of four
daughters and one son, viz: Mrs.
Harvey Fritz, of Oil City; Mrs. Fred.
Farland, of Pittsburg; Mrs. w. P.
Smith, and Mrs. James w. Murriu, of
Franklin, and Mr., ]. l.. Myers, Of
Clarion. The funeral was held on
yoetSIuuy iVIeuOOu'
Good judicial timber is born, not
made, and people generally recognize
it when they see it. Up in Clarendon,
Warren county, the citizens, at the
recent pg elections, selected our
old friend James Solley, Esq, for
Justice Of the Peace, and before his
term expires, they will discover the
wisdom Of their choice. Squire
SolIey, as we are all accustomed to
call him here, was one of the first and
best Justices our borough ever had,
and we believe he has been similarly
honored by the citizens of number
of other place since his removal from
Tionesta.
Beginning to morrow, Thursday,
evening, and lasting over the Sabbath,
the third general quarterly meeting Of
the Oil City district, Pittsburg confer.
ence, Of the Free Methodist Church
will be held in Tionesta. The Chair
man, Rev. Sellew, will preside, and it
is expected that all ministers embraced
10 the district will be in attendance,
besides large number of others are
expected to take part in the meetings.
The question of where and when the
annual camp meeting shall be held
will likely be disposed of at this
meeting. A general and cordial invi.
tatiou is extended.
The constitutionality of the Baker
ballot law has been passed. upon by
the supreme Court in cases carried up
from Lackawauna and Lebanon couu
ties. These appeals we're made by the
Prohibitionists on the clause which
prohibits the printing of nomination,
on the official ballot when the part,
making such nominations polled les,
than three per cent. of the total vote
cast at the preceding general election
The Court decides that the Legislator,
has the right to make such restrictions
and that while the law, when actual,
put in operation, may be capable 0
Improvement and prob,bly will b,
amended, it is still good law and a
such must stand.
The Franklin Ne,cs of last Thurs
day says: Yesterday afternoon Simon
Grove went to Davis junk shop, auc
while at work in the second stor,
slipped through hole in the floor tha
was partially covered with rags, falling
to the floor below, a distance of tel
feet. He was picked up in an uncon
! scious condition and conveyed to BIZ
home on 18th street, near the French
Creek bridge. No bones were broken
but the shock is likely to be serious t
a man of Mr.. Groves age. he being
about so years old" Mr.. Grove i
: we'll known to many Of our readers
who will be sorry to learn Of hi
misfortune. The Ne,os of yesterday
says that Mr.. Grove does not improv,
and is in a precarious condition.
The death of Warren Bailey
Esq occurred at his home in Norris
town, Pa, April 9th, 1892 Mr.
Bailey was for many years a residen
of Tiouesta, and many of our Olde
, citizens will regret to hear of his death
He came to this country from Main
) upward of 40 years ago, and in 1856
} moved to Norristown, where he ha
, since made bis home. He was mar
ried to Eveline Holmes, a daughter 0
the late Mrs. Benjamin May, VIII,
preceded him in death about five years
He leaves three daughters, two o
whom are married. Mr.. Bailey wa
an estimable Christian man, kind anC
friendly in disposition, honest ant
upright in his dealings with his fellow
men. He was aged about 65 years.
Our handsome friend John Brook