The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-04-13

lack for good, hardy young material if it
should need to be defended against for
eign foe.
You will notice that Hopkins has
something to say about shoes in this
issue. Ii.
-Forty-six liquor licenses were grant
ed in Warren county this week. Two
were held over.
-Lowell's all wool carpets arc having
big sale and some very beautiful patterns
at Miles IL Armstrong,s. 1t.
Bicycle repairing done on short no.
tice at G.. Amanns tin shop. Old wheels
made now, new parts furnished for any
make of wheel. Bring your old wheel in
and have it newly enameled. II you
want new wheel give me call. It,
"A competitive examination for the
selection of military cadet and one for
the navy will be held at the Office of Con-
gresham Arnold, Dubois, on the 3Oth
inst. notice of which will be found in this
issue. Here may be chance for some
bright Forest county lad. We should like
to see one of our boys carry off this honor
The old DR.. Hunter homestead on
the bank of the Allegheny at the foot of
May street, has undergone considerable
change in appearance within few days
past. A new shingle roof has been ad-
ded, and artist G. X. Bradbury has given
the outside new dress of paint which
makes great improvement in the looks
of things about the premises.
AT the Republican primary elections
held in Erie and Crawford counties last
Saturday, Hon. Geo. H. Higgins was
nominated for Congress in the 26th dis
trict. The four delegates elected in Craw-
ford are for w. A. Stone for Governor;
the five from Erie county ealso claimed
for Col, Stone. In Juniata county Hon.
Charles w. Stone was endorsed and the
delegate elected, and who will support
him, defeated the Wanamaker candidate.
The Sir Knights of the Forest Tent,
No 1872, X. o. T. NJ, of East Hickory,
initiated six new members into the mys-
teries of the order. Their initiation cere-
monies are very imposing Their team
work is splendid. Two visiting Sir
Knights from the Nebraska tent arrived
in time to witness the ceremony which
they pronounced simply immense. The
Forest Tent is building up rapidly, there
several new applications having come in
Saturday evening, So writes a member.
The lowest rate of pay for able bodied
men in the United States navy is $40 per
month with board, lodging and uniform.
The personel is high and the chance for
promotion is good. The risk of life and
limb is far less than work in the mines
or breaking on the railroad. An oppor-
tunity is afforded TO see a good part Of
the world, and life on shipboard has
been entirely changed since steam dis
placed sails. The U. S. Navy offers an
inviting field to young men of industri-
Gus habits and good character.
t, "A legal point on the question of reg.
istration of physicians was disposed o
last week in the Lawrence county court
, as follows: DR.. Towley of Youngstown
opened an office at New Castle some
time ago, and at the instance. of the Law
renee County Medical Society he was ar
rested oil charge of practicing medicine
without license. The case was argued
last week before Judge Miller, of Mercer
who held the court. The doctor exhibit
, ed his diploma, as well as license, is
sued by the Clerk of Courts of Allegheny
J county, where he had practiced his pro
| fession. TIE prosecution contended tina
, the law required the doctor to take out |
license in the county in which he had hii
. office. Judge Miller decided that DIR
t Townley was entitled to practice in Law
renee county by reason of his registra
ton in Allegheny county, and that NJ
r other registration was necessary in an.
t other county in the State. The case wa
dismissed, with costs on the prosecutors