The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-09-28

ulstrlCt OF tnle sectlon' Dy 'tue'Wag,
this joke % is too much cob bled to
be silky, but, still, we have thought
'twould stand hearing. Shucks
There is scarcely any thing in the
papers these days about cholera, an
indication that the dread is about over
aud with the vigilance kept up a few
weeks longer cold weather will do the
rest But that shouldn't keep people
from cleaning up There will be noth-
ing wasted, even if cholera don't come.
The U. S. weather crop bulletin
for the past week gives the following as
as to Pennsylvania Rainfall above,
temperature and sunshine below nor.
NAL. Good week for farm work.
Early sown wheat growing nicely;
corn cutting general, crop short in
many sections; winter apples falling
badly"
Mrs. Elizabeth Metcilliott, wife of
Jacob Mercliott, one of the first set.
tiers of jerks township, died at her
home in thrt township. on the 18th
inst, after lingering illness, Her
age was II years, and the family had
been residents of that section for up.
ward of 80 years, coming originally
from near Philadelphia.
The soldier boys of the 18th reg
iment, who have been on duty so long
at Homestead have been relieved, their
services being no longer needed. A
happier set it would be hard to find, no
doubt, and it is more than likely that
before another "war breaks out" most
of the present members will also be out
and stay out. The 10th is still on
duty.
We don't know whether or not
Bre'r Shick of the Clarion JackSonian
has tried it, but he warns bis readers
to look out for the man who advertises
that on payment of fifty cents he will
tell you how to make one cent postage
stamps do the work of two cent stamps.
If you send him your fifty cents you
will receive the following answer by
mail: "use two of them"
Mr.. Cleveland has at last recov.
cred sufficient breath, since President
Harrison's letter was published, to say
to the Democracy he accepts" Ev.
cry important question is touched in
the most gingerly manner, and those of
the ex. Presidents friends who expect.
ed strong document, a regular shold'
er.hitter, as it were, will be greatly
disappointed in this mere appeal for
votes.
Rev. McAninch was suddenly
called away yesterday by the receipt
Of telegram stating that his father,
whose home is in Kansas, was danger.
ously i'll. In consequence Of his alb.
sence there will be no preaching in the
Presby yterian church next Sabbath.
One week from next Sabbath evening,
however, Rev. j. T. Brennan will
preach there. The congregation will
bear in mind the appointment.
Mr.. P. T. Winters graduated from
the Kelley institute and departed for
his home in Titusville yesterday, He
felt so grateful to the good people
Of Tionesta, and to Dr.. Siggins,
who is a fine gentl eman as well as a
good DOCTOR" as be expressed it, that
he wished US to publicly thank them
for the many kindnesses shown him.
He left feeling like new man, and
with praises and thanksgiViugs on his
lips.
"A number Of our exchanges are
saying that nominations for spring
elections under the new ballot law,
must be made sixty days before elect.
ion which is erroneous The law says:
Certificates of nomination and nomi.
nation papers for candidates for town.
ship and borough officers and school
directors, shall be filed with the audit.
ors Of their respective townships and
boroughs at least ten and seven days
respectively before the day Of election. I"
About month ago a steer in.
tended for Butcher JAS. Butler, escap.
ed from Alex. Thompson at a point
near Ernest Sibble's place, on German
Hill. The critter had about 40 feet
Of rope attached to bis horus, with @
knot dragging on the ground. Up to
the present time nothing whatever has
been seen or heard of the missing ami.
NAL, aud there is scarcely any doubt
but that the rope has become fast.
eued and the steer perished from
hunger ere this.
An exchange relates the following,