The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-12-13

hearts should bear in mind that the goods
handled by this firm are of the useful
sort and such presents are always appre-
ciated. 60 and see what this firm has in
stock. They will take pleasure in show
ing goods whether you desire to purchase
or not.
The Children's Aid Society of this
place have secured very pleasant home
for the little 12-year-old orphan girl
mentioned in these columns two weeks
ago, and the ladies' of the Society inform
us they have two other good homes for
girls of about the same age. Any COM
munications relating 10 these homes ad-
dressed to Mrs. T. F. Ritchey will receive
prompt consideration.
Postmaster North.of this city, knows
an attorney in Central Pennsylvania who
is very "cose" When he receives let
ter he steams it open and when the folds
at the back of the envelope release them
selves he turns the envelope and re-
pastes the folds. Then the sender of the
letter receives his Ieply in his own en-
velope, turned inside out. 1t is needless
to say that this lawyer is getting rich.-
Bradford Star.
An eclipse of the moon will take
place on Saturday evening next, the 10th
inst, commencing at $3.50 p. m. and end
ing at ll:35, and one of the greatest plan
planetary conjunctions that have taken
place in 5000 years will occur at that
time when Saturn, Earth, Neptune, sun
and moon will be all on one line. But
the knowing ones tell US there won't be
any serious trouble on this account, and
the probability is the bulk of us won't
know it happened.
AT Torpedo few days ago Joe Hous-
ton of Clarendon was going through there
with a 5000 pound load OF nitro glycerine,
he stopped to grease his wagon and in
somo way the wheel slipped off and he
had to hold the load up and yell for help,
To drop theaxel was sure death. AS soon
as the situation was understood every
man fled. There was not man to help
replace The wheel. Finally two women
went to his assistance and disaster was
averted.- - Warren Mirror.
Tie Law Gas Burner, a good illus
traton of which is given in AN ad. ap-
pearing in to-day's paper, is said TO be
one OF the finest on the market in
point of heating propensities, beauty and
low price. When placed in CRATE it sets
off room in fine style and lends cheer
and comfort to ali the surroundings. Our
former townsman, Frank W. Law, is at
the head of the firm which makes these
burners, and we would advise those put
ting in mantes and CRATES to consult him
before placing orders.
Stow Relief Corps, No. 1877, at its reg
ular meeting last Wednesday evening,
elected the following officers: Prsident,
Mrs. l.. Agnew; Sr. Vice, Mrs. Fanny
Grove; Jr. Vice, Mrs. Anna Proper;
Chaplain, Mrs. J. W. Morrow; Treasurer,
Mrs. Jennie E. Agnew; Conductor. Mrs.
Emma Hunter; Guard, Mrs. Mary
Thompson. The newly elected officers
selecting Mrs. Suie NJ. Sharpe as install
ing officer. Mrs. Kate B. Craig was
elected delegate to State Convention which
meets at Gettysburg next year.
Bicycle Horse Book is as full of good
sense as an egg is of meat. It's :: otto
"Always speak to horse as you would
to a gentleman" is the keynote of its
treatment of the whole subject. There
are twenty-five chapters including ad
vice OH feeding and watering, stable
management, whims and vices, ailments
and their remedies, harness hints, about
stables, colts education, care of the feet
etc Many of the illustrations have beer
made from life. The book is handsomely
printed and substantially bound in cloth
The price is 80 cents, free by mail; ad
dress the publishers, Wilmer Atkinson
Co., Philadelphia.
-Messrs. S. Fl. Haslet and T. F. Ritch
ey returned Monday evening from an
exciting bear hunt up in the vicinity o
| the Sheriffs on Tionesta creek. While
they did not succeed in getting bear
they had three of the ferocious animals
| on the run and one of their party got q
shot at one of them. Another party hunt
ing in that vicinity succeeded in getting
bear which the Tionesta parties think
was one they started. They were 81
much encouraged by the prospects tina
they may return later when there is
better tracking snow. The black var
mints are said to be plenty up in that re
gion.
We have directed the publishers o
the Farm Journal to mail sample copie
of that most interesting and excellen
paper to large number of the REPUBLI
CANS subscribers, and they have NJ
doubt been received ere this. These ar
sent free for inspection, and we trust al
who receive them will look the pape
over carefully and see if they would no
like to receive the Journal as premium
for the next five years. If so they ca
have it for that period by simply payin
up arrearages and one year in advance
This is done by us at heavy expense, bu
we desire to offer this inducement for
limited time at least, for the benefit c
those who will square up and begin ane'
by paying just one year ahead. Look a
the label on your paper and see "wher
Won are at.n then let us hear from you.