The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-02-01
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.
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about giving away. 1t
Miles Il Armstrong sell so as to keep
on selling. See prices. 1t
There are grips and grips, but the
worst of all grips is la grippe.
The open season for fish spear'ng in
Chautauqpa lake begins February 9Th.
Not "bargain" goods, but goods at
bargain prices. Miles & Armstrong;.
1t is rumored that Tylersburg will
soon have new gas company operating
in that town.
"A good house and lot on Elm street
for sale cheap. For particulars inquire
of P. NJ. Clark. tt
--Amsler's confections, cigars, tobies,
etc., are of the finest quality, and sold at
the lowest prices. 1t
\. "A farmer once said, "when they fool
me the second time I'm the fool" Deal
at Miles q Armstrong; and you won't
\ be fooled. 1t
1T frequently happens when girl
imagines she is wearing sad and inter-
esting expression, some one will ask her
what she is looking so cross about.-Er.
In Buffalo boy has just died from
the effects of being hit by snow ball.
And still parents will not try to restrain
their children from indulging in the
practice.
When in want of a nice morsel in the
shape of vegetables, fruits and the like,
try Amsler. He is always stocked up on
such, and of the freshest the market af-
fords. Don't forget it. 1t
"A colorless ink, for use in writing on
postal cards. ETC., is made by mixing to-
gether sulphuric acid and water, the
writing becoming permanently visible
when the paper is heatad.-Er.
Grip has broken out among the pris-
oners in tine Western Penitentiary, at
Allegheny over 200 of them being strick-
en- with ths-E;sease. The chaplain and
ten officers are also down with it.
james Shoemaker has received fine
supply of wall paper samples, which he
will be pleased to exhibit to any who
have in contemplation the use of any
thing in that line the coming season.
Under Pennsylvania law if horse
is stolen the County Commissioners must
offer reward of $50 for the capture of
the thief. No otl, >personal property is
protected this W 10 says an exchange.
The Cuban spy company from this
place report a large and very appreciative
audience in attendance at their perform.
ance at Kellettville last Saturday even
ing. The receipts of the evening were S43.
The Republicans of the borough will
hold their caucus at the Court House this
evening at 1880 o'clock, Committeeman
DR.. +. s. Hunter having posted notices
to that effect A fAll attendance of Re-
publica kdesi sdA
DSuperintendent of Col.
Carter's hrm at West Hickory,
wants to purchase twelve to fifteen heavy
weight teams. Those having any they
wish to dispose of will do well to consult
him. None less than 400 pounds wanted.
The first anniversary of the destruc-
ton of the Maine will soon be here, and
already preparations are being made in
many places to observe the day in an ap-
propriate manner. One year ago the 10th
of this month was when the terrible deed
was perpetrated.
For the second time this winter the
river at this point is frozen oyer, having
closed on Monday night. A few of our
citizens who failed to get up supply ol
ice on the other freeze-up are not slow in
taking advantage of present conditions to
fill their ice garners.
The Board OF County Commissioners
were in Ridgway the fore part of this
week inspecting Elk county's new poor
house which has Just been completed,
and is said to be very fine building.
The Forest county home will be less
pretentious affair, yet of sufficient size
and beauty as to reflect credit on the
county.
Bargains in shoes. Miles & Arm
strong. 1t
Tomorrow the ground hog comes
forth to take observations. If he sees his
shadow that settles it for the next six
weeks for snug winter weather,
otherwise it will continue to freeze and
thaw, freeze and thaw, just as it has in
the past. For the past two seasons the
woodchuck has done about as well in his
weather prognostics as tho best Of them.
Forest county will have county poor
farm, for which majority of the citizens
voted at the November election. The
site selected is beautiful spot on the AL
legheny about four miles north of Tio-
nesta. The building to be erected is a
handsome and modern one, and in keep
ing with the policy of the commissioners
regarding public works, which led them
a short time ago to erect one of the finest
county jails in this section. In this mat
ter they certainly have set the pace for
Venango.-Spectator.
Hopkins sells the clothing and shOest