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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-04-03

The quality of endurance of or indifference
to what in other men produces shock or 70
pulsion is said TO belong to men without
nerves. There is no such thing and cannot
be. The finer the physical development the
keener perhaps is the sensibility to pain.
Let neuralgia put on its harness for raid
and get after such men, the nerves will be
found all quivering at once. And 80 this
malady works a creeping ugly foe TO health
bent on torture and misery, until II meets its
.antipathy, st. Jacobs Oil which cures and
conQuers, quickly, surely.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-04-03
TEMPERANCE.
THE FRS T DRINK.

ever extinguished by drink, wrote mourn
fully. looking back upon his childhood;
could the youth TO whom the flavor of the
first glass was delicious look into my desola-
ton and be made TO understand what a
dreary thing IL Is when a man feels himself
going down precipice with open eyes and
passive will; to see his destruction, and not
have the power Of will to stop il, and yet to
feel It all the way emanating from himself;
to perceive all goodness empticd out of him.
and yet not be able TO forget the time when
il was otherwise. how he would avoid the
first temptation to drink"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-04-03
HOODS
Sarsaparilla

Last rear commenced plan adverslnF
bet hstere half through, Olh ApNIRtlahMENIb
hlsltfkAhED Whyt Because VIZ WIRE OfkhWhELNkD
WITH huhiAesH There but one thing 20 DOT Withdraw
the advertising aud devote filling The orders
with which flooded This did and handled with
reasonable ptrnptness most unprecedented years business
lNn TWENTY hnANcii HOUSES fRON WHICH TO DIS.
TnintrR OVR GOODS, VIZ CAk SOW tARE fOR All VINO
COhk. last could reduce prices heoause
mpesd In way 10 limit the demand for gcos
We would have been satisfied lower prees hut why
demand which could sutplyl We have made the
heaviest purchases of steel aud mssA bought America this
year and unprecedented prices and have made
dealert which enable sm TO make unprecedented prices,
In quality character, variety hnish and accessibility 10
fu stock Of goods and repairs without eompstitofs
IN plan Of advertising last yrAf proro.ed 10 furnish
feed cutter conditions Tor els aed
abovs DID no, ecne,e the advsnE and the feed cut
ter not put We propose TO maize amends In
the following We will In this paper
kKN ALLsfEKL NRRv sUfBRiOR FRED cuTTRR, NORTH
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-04-03
Not an Experiment.

The use of Ripans Tabules for headaches.
dyspepsia and other stomach disorders is moi
an experiment but an assured success. They
viii doal that wessay they will.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-04-03

a.
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly ON the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and 40
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
10 all and have made 1t the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 80
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try 1t. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
= Ss,,.- ., SAW FRANCISCO. Cal.
LOUISVILLE. W. NEW roRS. NJ
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-04-03

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teethiug, softcns the gums, reduces infammR-
hon. allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c. a bottle
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-04-03

DIR. Kilmer's SWAMP RooT cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation free
Laboratory Binghamton, N, Y.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-04-03
Whlest Canal i'm the Would.

.AcToRs, Vocllists, Public Speakers praise
Hale's Honey Of HOrehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-04-03

karRs Clover Root, the great blood purifier,
gives freshness and cAearness TO the complex
ion and cures constipation. 25 cts. 80 cts, 10
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-04-03

scotland's Roman Catholic churches have
352, 900 members.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-04-03

Java is the Malay word for land of meet
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-04-03

A hundred head of sturdy ranch
horses were recently sold in Denver,
Col, for 800 and the freight.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1895-08-02
OF INTEREST TOLADIEs.

We Offer no apology in placing he
fore you "Tho Ladies Sa{o Protector" It
is Absolutely reliable, easily adjusted
does not become misplaced and in
Sure4 pro eCtiun. Can be worn when
desired without observation or know
ledge Of another and prevents disa
greeab a annoyance under certain CON
ditionS. II You use it, Unce you will
never he without it. 1t is "A faithful
safe and reliable friend whenever
needed by special circumstances Te
quiriug It's use. 1t is an article eveSy
woman should keep readg. ttr--.iIigtt-
mediate use. 1t is simple to use. and
inspires confidence TO the wuman lis,
ing it. Iii reliable and &c entificaily
made, insures protection with lut in
Jury to health, a. any good ply ician
would say. We are OF the opinion
hat no article has ever been made
whire will give as mnch satiSfAc inu
10 the woman of to- day as The Ladies'
SAfe Protector" The immense SALES OF
This article Is a subs antial ih1urae.
men of our claim, DO nut therefore
experiment. withary OF the nuIner us
unreliable articles. as It is both dan
gerUCs tn health and expensive 10 d.
O Such experimenting can only re-
SUIT in loss Of time, disappointm M
snd di NAL failure. Ladie should r.
member this before ordering other
Qonds and not waste their time and
money on inferior articlo5. The best
IS always the cheapest. Tho Iaiies'
Safe Protector" is sold under positlN
guaran ee for use for oaN year, will
full directions and is sent sealed II
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1895-08-02

President John II. Finley, of Knox col
iege, with the request that he call the
attention of Prof. Starr, of the Chicago
university, to the relic when the pro-
fessor next visited Galesburg to deliver
his university extension lecture. In
this letter Mr.. Russell eloquently
dilates on the expression of the left
eye, on the clearness of the cheek
muscles, and on the fact that when first
discovered traces of vertebre were Wis
ible on the back of the neck. He added
also as a circumstance in proof Of the
commences Of the petrifaction that a
petrifed foot inclosed in n petrified
moccasin was found near the place
where the head was picked up. Prof.
Starr, who is a learned enthnologist
and is curator of the museum OF the Chi
eago university, examined the relic
with great interest. He pronounced
the resemblance very remarkable, but
concluded that it was not a mans head,
but was simply the result OF natures
operations, The stone is about eight
inches long and five wide. Mr.. Russell
is not yet convinced, but writes that
though biologists may differ" he is
more firmly convinced THAI ever that
the head is a petrifartion,
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1895-08-02

1t is said this strange superstition
extends away back to the time OF King
Arthur When the good British king
founded the famous Round Table, he
requested Merlin, the cnchanter, to ar
range the seats. Merlin arranged one
set to represent the apostles; twelve
were for the faithful adhcrentso of Jesue
Christ and the thirteenth for the trnltor
Judas. The first were never occupied
save by the knights distinguished for
their achievements, and when a death
occurred among them the seat remained
vacant until knight, SURPRISING hil,
in heroic and war-like attainmcnta
hould be considered worthy to iii the
lace. If an unworthy knight sou,A.
he vncnnt chair he was rcpellcd br
ome magic power The thirteenth
eat was never occupied but once. I'll
.ory goes that a naughty and iusoloa.
uracen knight sat down upon ii and
as Immediately swallowed ND by thu
lrth. Ever after Il was known Is IT,
perilous sent, and, brave as the cclc-
rated knights Of the Round Table are
lid TO have been, not one ever had the
mage TO ait on the thirteenth cha'v
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1895-08-02

THE TELLER MANSION, n tTTEhWAN, y. Y.
than any cola.f7ated cld cathedral
which was evcr built vith the money
twisted out of tie rnwi4--2g hand Of q
half-starved peasantry.
Thl oldest home cad OF this kind in
America is the TeIor house ut M-..ea-
wan, Duchess county, n. Y, Of which
picture is here Given. 1t is still held
by the heirs in direct line from old
Roger Brett, who built it in 1909. Per-
haps it isn't right to call him odd" see
ing chat ne built it fer his bride, who
was the daughter OF Francis Roubout,
who was a pretty big man in his day
He ,~as q rich merchant in New York
aw, acll IN the last part of the severn
term century. He was mayor Of the
town and owned a lot Of property ON
''De Heres Staat," which he probably
considered fairly good Investment.
What would 1ir. Rombout have said if
he could have foreseen that the HERES
Staat" was to be the Roadway Of mod
ern New York, wherein enc front foot
is worth what would have been for.
tune in those days? This Franois Rom
! DOuu, whose Culy Odts AlICt lt4hIIlcQ
Roger Brett was the man who, with
Giulian Yer Plancll, secured from his
Christian mnje1ty, King james H., a
patent for 16, 900 acres of land extend
ing as far north as Poughl,copsie.
In those days Thomas Dongan was
yice-admiral of New York. Some sew
enty years after, a0oI5 WrTcn m5deTn:
built houses would be tumbling down,
this homestead was occupied by Robert
Brett's son-in-law, who was quarter
master for Pestiferous rebel named
George Washington. Salt and provis-
ions were stored in its cellars, and rag
ged continental soldiers slept in rows
on the floors of its spacious chambers
The old mansion was the ancestral
| home of Isaac Teller and his sister
Mrs. r. =. Van Kleecl1, Itisnow owned
W Mrs. Robert Fulton Crary, Of POUCH
'yeepsie, H. l., and is in an excellent
state Of preservation, although it is 49,
years old.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1895-08-02
STRONG RESEMBLANCE.

a Remarkable stone Discovered In I1uo1
County, Iii.
The scientists Of Victoria, Knox
county, Ill, are considerably excited
over the discovery of a strangely formed
stone. This relic is now owned by S.
b. Russell, merchant of Victoria and
quite collector of relics. Mr.. Russell
says that the relic was found in the bed
of creek in his township, and he is
firm in his opinion that the stone is the
petri6ed head of man. The material
is rather soft, but the resemblance is re-
marltable. Others were inclined to
scott, until finally to decide the con-
troversy the stone was forwarded to
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1895-08-02

Not long ago says the Philadelphia
Record, local collector, hose lott3rs
If rare interest only his most intimate
friends are allowed TO see, secured pcs
session OF about twenty letters Of a
revolutionary hero which were most
valuable historically on account Of the
new light they threw upon some dis
puted points. Their number, however
necessarily reduced their individual
commercial value, so ten OF them were
consigned to the flames without having
even been copied. The value Of the re-
naming ten was, of course, enhanced
greatly by this course. To such col
lectors tho money value of letter Is
the only point TO be considered. and
they do not hesitate TO make any sacri.
foe that willincrease this value. Many
very important historical letters have
recently been destroyed In this way,
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1895-08-02
THE BOHEMIAN TWINS.

alike, show no traces of their nation
atty. AS will be seen from the cut,
the first impression is that they are two
perfectly formed individuals with a
connection at the hips, but an investi-
cation proves that this is not the case;
for, although the upper parts of their
bodies are separate, the backbones
grow together in the region of the
coccyx, and there is only one pelvis;
strangely enough, however, there are
four legs instead of two. Therefore,
we have not two complete beings that
have grown together, but two half
female bodies, so to speak, that are
normally developed only as far as the
hips. Under the circumstances a separ-
alton by means of surgical operation
was impossible. When one half of this
unfortunate double creature dies, the
other sister must soon meet the same
fats
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1895-08-02
DON'T STOP TOBACCO.

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5acco habit grows on a man UNI
'arvOus system is seriously affect.
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To quit suddenly is too severe a
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Il written guarantee to perman-
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BacO. Cure is not a substitute
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from nicotine 8e tn dty r.
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FOR SAMPLE BOX, BOOKLET AND
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ng COmpepy, La Crosse, Wis,
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1895-08-02
0ca1 Lightning,

J 20 for the Herald.
er the HERALD does ell kinds
40 kOII ehOTt notice.
r. of all kinds and fruits taken
ip'i ion. Patronizs your home
81 tf us help your town.
| VI ant a bicycle call at This office
II give you liberal terms and
;.
want o sewing machine at Q
rr call on the management at
and receive quotations.
TERY-NOw is your time FOL
We have a full line Of trim.
it the lowest prices ever offered.
MRS. MARSH.
GlENNIEL C0NCLAYE Knights
Boston, Mass, Auguat 26 to 30,
I first class limited fare for
p. Selling dates August II to
i've; limit returning September
J the Glance everybody pater-
re industry; we have a new
litter, bring US your material
log quilts and we will quilt
90 and 70 cents each, according
" quilting. Call at Malcolm &
and see our samples. Leave
r quilting. Respectfully. Mrs.
IRE, & Miss Miner.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1895-08-02
Whore 1t Went,

Mrs. Kerstyle-I gave you more mate
rial to make this dress than ever used
in garment before, and the skirt is
hardly full enough to fit churn. How
does this happen?
DressmalIer (shrugging her shoul.
ders)--Madame inseested on having re
sleeves in &c height of 20 fashong.-
Chicago Tribune.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1895-08-02
TIE BOHEMIAN TWINS.
More wonderful IN some Respects Than
Tho nmrse brothers.

Tho nmrse brothers.
The twin sisters, Rosa and Josepha,
who were lately cahibited in Vienna,
excited the interest, not only OF scien-
lists. but also Of the lay public, on &C.
count Of the union Of their bodies.
They were born in Skreychow, Bohemia,
and are now fifteen years old. Their
parents, simple people named Blazel,
gave them up to the French impresario
Forbe, who first brought them before
the public in Paris, at the "Theater Inn
perial de la Gate" and is now taking
them on n tour through Europe.
Rosa and Josepha, of whom we pub
fish an engraving, are not well grown
for their age, but are delicate and frail
Their complexions and hair are dark,
and their faces, which are very much
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1895-08-02
FORE SALE.

u acres Of farm lands in the
Fork new survey for cash. hay,
merchandise, Enquire of j. S.
', Payson. Utah.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1895-08-02

fho reJes tsa4si1u Is. --.t.e....ln, Il. T.,
lju.si -o.
Pc 'a -' over 60 Eg~ope nnd admire
ha e-tAe7r.'5 Shore auJ marvel at
inc m alldt R.lo5 Of ace-ite rre,
30. vl-'ie that America has moth
ue 5aparo with thon, quite forget
Gre la o.d Spanish church at st. Au-
-u. %, r1a. Bo5 old cathodrals, how
rver oaarnirg 80 the antiguory, haNen't
.he human interest that al old home-
stead has, in which generation after
General . OF children have boon born,
4l-e passed through tho pcrils OF teeth
Inc, o. Group and all other midnight
alorms, have had scarlet fever and got
wei, havo had diphtherio for which the
white strooner hcG fiat red from the
,oor-han5le and a mothers heart has
broken, a. house where Htlle boys have
played around in summer with studded
toes or have built snow forts in winter;
have fought WI II their brothers and
other boys; have grown up into the
squaEl,v hobblodchoy period; have mar
ricd and gone away; o house which has
had happy brides. happy mothers and
mourning widc.3, a. which s,-.- Of
fers u coy, warm shelter to its own
this is a. antiquity far more interesting
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1895-08-02

Whipger--i won't 90 send Miss Bud
long no aue chat win depict her in
her true col1rs.
Snapper-Theu get one of those hand
painted ones.-Puck
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1895-08-02

I, Geo, o. Gilbert, cashier of he Bank OF
Spanish Fork, do solemuly swear that theabove
statement is true to the best OF my knowledge
md belief. GEO. o. GILBERT, Cashier
Subscribed aud sworn to before me this 1lth
lay OF July, 1885,
{ - SAMUEL CORNABY.
EAL Notary Public.
~ Ny Commission expires April 10, 1851.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1895-08-02
NurInlIs.

In order to get in the swim one mt !
arEt come out. Truth, .-is--~E --
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1895-08-02
us-sassrs--s ~
North Bound

q south of Juab run daily except Sunday
Imam Palace Sleepers to Chicago
GO. Improved Tour 81 Sleepers.
chair cars. Il lcgant day Goa h
operating d ming car serY Q
ssr AND Fat ITEsr LINE TO All
Ely, Gen, AS ,ent Passenger Dept
ice, POI Mai ) ST., Salt Lake CITY
SON, Agent, Spanish Fork.
S. II. II. CLARK.
OLIVER W. MINK,
Il. ELL iRV ANDERSON,
JOHN w. DoANE,
, EREDR fox II. COHDERT,
Receivers
(. Gen. Pnss and Ticket AGENT,
ON, Ger. Mgr Omaha, Nebraska
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1895-08-02

o''eel Connections made In Unloa OopOis.
ZEE HOST THOROUGHLY EQUIPPED RAILWAY
III TIE WEST.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-13

Gardner & Barnard have line OF
white slippers for Commencement that
they all like. See them before buying.
Mrs. A. c. Houston of Sangerville,
with Master Robert, arrived in town to-
day on visit to her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Goodwin.
In our advertising columns will be
found this week an advertisement for
sealed proposals for the erection of the
proposed brick school house on Leavitt
street.
Hon. C. E. Oak, Land Agent, arrived
in town last evening and leaves thii
afternoon for The Forks to look aftel
matters in that vicinity relating to thu
business of his Office.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-13

From now and in the future when ip
want Of pictures, photos, 60 to c. l..
Roy or w. H. Langley. Their prices
will be lower than any other artist in
town, no matter what prices others may
have. II you want to pay only $3.50 fol-
Is cabinet photos come until Saturday
night next. If you do not come within
that time you are liable to get pictures
for nothing next week.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-13
A Card.

Constant increase in my business at
Watervlle does not allow me time TO
visit Skowhegan any more, | therefore
express herewith to my customers In
Skowhegan, thanks for the liberal
patronage shown me during my weekly
visits.
Hair goods will still be for sale at T.
B. & j. A. Coiby's store and orders for
anything in the hair liue left with them
or sent to Miss L. F. Lowering, rs Main
ST., waterville, Me-, will be promptly
attended to.
Yours respectfully,
NORBERT kRuTZKY
Ladies hairdresser and wigmaker
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-13
NUTRIENT hhI I'm 7
Ladies hairdresser and wigmakel

Dexter Gazette: Col. Stanley Plum
mer's address on Memorial day in Ban
gor was brilliant effort and the Ban
gor papers gave extended reports of it.
MIR. Plummer In one respect differs from
many of our orators In his speeches. He
never makes speech unless he has some
thing to say and he never utters ambigu
GUS expressions. His meaning is always
made plain and his speeches in briel
are made up Of compilation of fact:
and good logic.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-13

Read Gardner & Barnard's adj, follow
its directions and save money.
Canned Baldwin apples and Portland
baked beans, new goods. Paul 4 Spear
Lost-A pair of Opera glasses, at OF
on the road to Old Point. Finder will
be suitably rewarded by leaving thu
same at this office.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-13
We Want
Your Trade
AND TO GET i, dl give you the
Best Quality Of Goods at the Lowest
Prices. As an additional inducement we
offer you special discount in the shape of
Our Premium Books

we give you your own selection when your
purchases amount to SIS 90. We can at
ford to do this, because we want to show
you the benefit OF our new system. and ex-
tend to you advantages that will make you
our permanent customer
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-07

that of John BrOugh over Clement L..
Vallandigham in 1868 when the latter
vas q refugee in Canada. The Repub-
hcans claim that this plurality will be
surpassed and the Democratic state
committee concede the state to the Re-
pubicans by $4,000, or as much as the
plurality Of two years ago.
Chairman Anderson, one Of the
Democratic committee, had no figures
to give out on the legislature. Chair
man Kurtz of the Republican state
committee states that the Republicans
have surely elected II out of 112 mem.
bers of the house Of representatives,
and 27 out of the 81 members Of the
senate, a majority 0f AZ on joint ballot
for senator.
At Democratic state headquarters an
announcement was made that Ohio had
gone Republican by decisive majority
in the legislature as well as a large plu-
ralty on the state ticket. Some of the
Democratic managers say that the re-
suit is due to the same causes as i'll 1898
and lS94-opposition to President Cleve-
lands administration and the last con-
greSs
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-11-07
MARYLAND IN LINE
One of DemoCraCy's Safest
States Gives a Republi-
C2n M2ic::-;'.'.
Control of the Legislature
Also in the Hands of
the G. O. p.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 7.-There is enough
returns to indicate that there has been a
landslide in Maryland and that the Re-
publicans have elected their entire state
and city ticket and that they will have
working majority in the next legisla-
ture, which will choose a successor to
United States Senator Gibson. Even
Howard county, the home of German,
has apparently reversed its normal ma
jority Of 500 and gives Lowndes (Rep.)
for governor a majority of at least that
number of votes. Baltimore city goes
for the Republican ticket both state and
municipal, by majorities ranging from
5000 to 5000, and both branches Of the
city council Will probably be Republican
for the first time in many years. In
fact there is not leg left for the Demo-
cratic party to stand on in what has
long been considered one Of the safest
Democratic states in the Union.