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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-04-04
Recent Deaths.
WILLIAM wITHEkELL.


The subject of this sketch was born
near Old Lester New Hampshire, May
7, 1916. When a small boy he came with
his parents west, as it YVES then called,
into Genesee county, New York, to a
place called Little Bairdstown, where he
worked on farm till he was sixteen
years old when he began rafting on the
Genesee river. Later on he came to Por-
tage, New Nork, where he met and mar
ried Miss Lydia Ninett Blossom. With
his older brother Frank he shortly after
this moved to Portville, New York,
where he lived till 1868. Since that time
he has lived in the neig ghborhood of East
Hickory.
For fifty-six years Mr.. Witherell fol-
lowed rafting on the Allegheny and Ohio
rivers and was considered one ofthe best
pilots on either of these two streams, and
was known along the entire length of
these rivers. For very many years he
was in the employ of Wheeler & Dusen-
bury in their lumber business, and
handled the first lumber the present
members of the firm put on the market.
The company always had great conf
dence in his ability and integrity. In
his carrier days Mr.. Wtherell enjoyed a
wide reputation as hunter.
Fairly in the forties, with his wife, he
made public profession of his faith in
Christ and has ever since lived a consist
ent life. In former years he was identi-
fled with the Disciples but on the organ
izition of the Presbyte, ian church at En-
deavor he connected himself with that
church, of which his three sons are also
members, and has been a devoted Christ
ian and deeply interested in the work OF
that church. Ifit were at all possible, he
always attended the communion servi-
ces. still saying that he did not know but
that each one would be the last. He loved
the Bible, the church, and prayer was a
delight in which he was often engaged.
His last end was peaceful, breathing out
his soul in gentle sleep. Since the death
of his wife in 1888, he made his home
with his son Edward, where he answered
the summons to come up higher.
The funeral services were held on Sab.
bath afternoon, conducted by his pastor,
Rev. j. V. McAninch, of Tionesta, and
the interment took place in the East
Hickory Cemetery. OF the seven chill
dren born to Mr.. Witherell and his wife
only three are left to mourn his death
Edward of East Hickory, and Emory
and Franklin of IEndeavor. So
GoTTLEIB HINDER.
Death, resulting from the infirmities OF
old age, removed one of the oldest settlers
from the vicinity of Newmansville, on
Friday evening, in the person of Gottleib
| Hinder, who was born in Germany but
settled in that part of the county upwards
ifty years ago He followed the occupa-
tion of a farmer, and was noted for his
| honesty and integrity in all his dealings
| He was the father of six children, two
sons and four daughters, who with the
aged mother survive him. The burial
took place at the Luthern church at New
mansville, on Sunday forenoon, and was
very largely attended. Rev. #. W. Nc.
! Clelland OF this place conducted the ser.
vices. He was aged 81 years, 2 months
and 10 days.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-04-04
Oil Notes.

!. N. Patterson finished his oath well
over near Stewards Run last week, and It
is said to add one more to the dry ones.
Certainly Mr.. Patterson has the pluck
and sticktoitiveness and is deserving OF
better luck.
The Standard has begun hustling on
their 800 acre lease down back of Baum
station. They have fifteen men and two
teams at work clearing up and building
rigs along the line, and there is no lack
of activity in their operations. Mean
time Farmer" Dean is not asleep, but is
huslling with his odtime vim to protect
his lines.
Ed. Nasson got the new cable he has
been waiting on for the past three weeks,
and will push operations at the Little
Coon creek well as fast as possible from
this on.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-04-04
How John YOckrOth Lost His Life.

The Tacoma, Washington, daily Led
ger, of March 10, gives the following par
ticulars of the drowning of John Vock-
roth, mention ofwhich was made in these
columns two weeks ago:
"John Vockroth, bridge-tender for The
Northern Pacific at Hoquiam, was acci-
IDENTIFY drowned last night while crossing
the river. He attempted to walk boom
stick short distance to where his boat
was tied, when the log turned throwing
him into the river. He was assisted to
his feet by his assistant, Aarou Johnson,
who accompanied him. The log again
turned throwing them both into the
water. Johnson hung onto the log aud
called for help, which happened to be
near, but arrived too late TO save Vock-
roth. Mr.. Vockroth was an old en-
ploye of the Northern Pacific, having
worked as bridge-tender siuce the road
was completed TO Hoquiam. His wife
is sister of the late J. b. Robinson, for
mer bridge foreman, who met his death
about three years ago in similar man.
ner, being drowned i'm White river, near
Kent, while constructing bridge at that
place. Vockroth's remains were taken to
Tacoma for burial Wednesday.
Not cheaper quality, but cash makes
lower prices at Tionesta Cash Store. 1t
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-04-04
Murderer Elder Commits Suicide.

Amos Elder, tie murderer of his wife,
shot and killed himself last Thursday
with the same revolver with which he
committed the foul murder on the Sab
bath evening previous in Oil City. FL.
der was found lying dead in :he Catholic
cemetery about half an hour after he had
fired the fatal bullet into his brain. a
search of the dead mans clothing was
made to make sure of his identity and
among the articles removed was letter
addressed to Amos Elder, 81 Plumer
street. In his coat pocket were found
two copies of the Evening Blizzard, one
Of Monday, containing detailed account
of the murder he had committed, the
other of Wednesday, containing an 'ac-
count of the funeral services of his wife.
The body was removed to the undertak-
ing rooms of Alexander, Peters & Wax
lee. 1t has since developed that Elder
was never away from the city. He was
at the top of Harriott avenue Monday
evening, having purchased Blizzard
from a newsboy named Kuhns. On We'd
nesday he entered McGuigan's livery
stable from Elm street and chatted with
Mr. McGuigan. 1t is thought he was at
the cemetery at the Time his wife was
buried, one of the daughters declaring
she saw him peering over the fence. In
the evening Mr.. Mofiett, of Siverly, says
he walked from that borough to the
Union depot with him and talked inces.
sanity about the murder. About mid
night he called at the Central hotel and
registered name that cannot be deciph-
cred, but wrote Franklin in a fairly plain
manner. TO the clerk he afterward az
knowledged he lived "up on the hill,'
but it was too late to go home. He
SNEAK ed out of the hotel at an early hour
without paying for the room. The ques-
ton naturally arises, "Why was he not
arrested?" This can be answered by
saying that the description given to the
police and newspapers by the family was
not accurate. No more inaccurate de-
scription could have been given. To be
able to walk within square of the City
Building in broad daylight and not be
recognized by one of the several hundred
people he must have met seems almost
increditable. He was seen to enter the
graveyard at about 1890, and at o'clock
the shot which ended his life was heard.
Sexton Canning while passing through
the graveyard at 1;2O found the body
lying against the o'Shea monument and
at once notified the police.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-04-04
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an infianed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the Eu-
stachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is entire
ly closed deafness is the result, and un-
less the inflammation can be taken outand
this tube restored 10 its normal condition
hearing will he destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an inflamed condi-
ton of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catari h
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
+. J. CHENEY ~ CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, rs.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-04-04
YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS.
L. Agnew was business visitor to
Warren last Friday.

Il. Agnew was business visitor tC
Warren last Friday.
Mrs. ]. p. Grove spent part OF las
week with relatives in Oil City.
Mrs. Jennie Tobey of Warren was q
guest of Tionesta friends last week.
Mrs. G. II. Killmer is in Oil City on
visit 10 her mother, Mrs. Dunkle.
j. F. Proper was in the lower oil
fields on business part of last week.
squire r. u. Gillespie was down
from Kellettville on business yesterday.
Frank Swanson spent a portion Of
last week in Buffalo and jamestown,
N. Y.
"A son was born last Friday to Mr..
and Mrs. Fred. Thomas, who live mile
below Nebraska.
H. f. Gillespie and mother, Mrs. c.
F. Gillespie, of Whig Hill, were visitors
to Oil City Monday.
Miss Christine Agnew has gone to
Clarion where she will attend the spring
term OF the Normal school.
Mrs. J. w. Landers and Mrs. j. F.
Proper returned Friday from weeks
visit with friends in Pittsburg.
j. b. Cottle, secretary and superin-
tendent of the Forest Telephone COM
pany, is around on his quarterly hand
shaking felicity.
john Lore and John Wilson, OF Por-
key, we're down Monday evening frater-
nizing with their Masonic brethren, and
meeting many other old friends.
WIN. b. James, one of Oil Citys lead
ing and thoroughly reliable dry goods
merchants, was pleasant caller at the
REPUBLICAN office Monday morning.
j. B. Hagerty, who has been at home
with his family for the past three weeks,
returned last evening to the Virginia oil
fields. He was accompanied by his son,
Bruce.
WIN. Anthony, one of Nebraska's M
dustrious citizens and staunch Republi-
cans, spent Saturday in town on busi-
ness, and was pleasant caller at the RE-
PUBLICAN office.
Miss Rachel Wheeler and Miss Mary
Ailinger of Endeavor depart to-day for
New York, where they will embark Sat-
urday for three-months' journey
through Europe.
--Chas. NJ. Whiteman has moved over
to town and occupies the rooms over the
millinery store, which were vacated the
first Of the week by D. Noxon, who has
removed to Oil City.
"A pleasant home wedding took place
up on Cropp Hill last Wednesday even
ing, March %, 1900, the principals being
Mrs. Cassie Dewitte, daughter of Mr..
Christopher F. Cropp, and Mr.. Frank s.
Cole, of near Meadville, Pa. The happy
event was celebrated at the home of the
brides brother, VIM. II. Cropp, the inn
mediate relatives of the bride only being
present. Rev. j. V. McAninch was the
officiating clergyman. A sumptuous
and most delicious supper was served,
and the occasion was a decidedly pleas
ant one. The bride has host of friends
in this vicinity, all of whom will join in
wishing her and hers prosperous and
happy future.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-04-04

An exchange calls attention to the
great value ofthe grape belt along the
lake shore as fellows: Pennsylvania
may feel due pride in its productions Of
coal, oil, and other wealth, but few real
ize another wonderful product-the
growth of grapes that is each season gath
cred from narrow strip ofcountry about
the northwest border of the state, includ-
ing some New York territory. The Sci
entific American gives the immense total
of 1876, 100000 pounds of this fruit shipped
from these vineyards every fall, or about
two pounds for every man, woman and
child in the United States. 1t requires
about 1900 cars to move the crop.
The following from the Clarion Re-
publican is quite to the point and ex-
presses the experience o all: To those
who know that they owe money for this
paper we desire to say that with the
advance in the price of print paper and all
the other material connected with pub
fishing newspaper, that we cannot car
ry subscribers on the list that do not pay
up. 1t is becoming necessary that the
subscriber square up all back accounts
and keep the account paid. Dealers in
material are not only advancing prices
but cut down the time limit. 1t will
soon be compulsory on all newspapers to
enforce the pay in advance rule and tn
prospects are that it will be done soon.
There has always been an argument
between anglers and gunners, says the
Oil City Blizzard, as to the highest cost of
fish and game per ounce, figuring the
value of the time and actual expense in
Cured. 1t is no unusual thing for an
angler to figure up his days catch as rep
resenting s. a pound, and when after
trout, Sl5 an ounce, is said to be qnite
common. But for the present season the
gunners are making a very credtable
start, the first return being a one pound
duck for two guns half day, down
French creek. Some people might think
game and fish dear eating at such cost,
but none but a true sportsman can ap-
preciate the delight of eating the fruits Of
their own gun and rod.
The ladies of Tonesta and surround.
ings will be interested to learn that Fri
day and Saturday, April 18th and l4th,
they will be permitted to witness one of
the finest millinery openings that has
ever taken place in this section, or in
fact outside the larger cities. The firm OF
+. Walters & Co. have had in view for
several weeks the idea of special sur
prise for our people in the form ofa gor-
geous Easter millinery display that will
eclipse anything they have ever attempt
ed, and the head of the firm, having
spent several weeks in the eastern cities
studying the latest millinery and pur-
chasing the choicest she could find, the
surprise will no doubt be as complete as
it is pleasing. Don't forget the days, and
above all don't fail to he present some
time during the two days. 1t.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-04-04
NOTICE.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on two 25 cent bot.
ties or boxes of Baxter's Mandrake Bit
ters, if it fails to cure constipation, bill
iousness, sick-headache, jaundice, loss Of
appetite, sour stomach, dyspepsia, liver
complaint, or any of the diseases for
which it is recommended. 1t is highly
recommended as a spring tonic and blood
purifier. Sold liquid in bottles and tab
lets in boxes. Price 25 cents for either.
one package of either guaranteed to give
satisfaction or money refunded. Heath
x Killmer.
-Hupkins sells the clothing and shoes.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-04-04
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.
New Advertisements.

James. Ad.
Amsler. Local.
Hopkins. Locals.
Davis Pharmacy. Ad.
Clarion Normal. Local.
Tionesta Cash Store. locals.
Wanted-Gas stock. Local.
ID. =. Fredericks, NJ. d. Card.
The Union Piano 6 Organ Co. Two ads.
oil market closed at Sl.6S.
oil and gas leases at this Office.
You can get it at Hopkins store. tf.
In a short time look for trailing ar
butus.
Wall paper, from Sc bolt up at G..
II. Killmer's. 1t
Selling carpet is still the rage at
Hopkins store. 1t
Syrup 25c, N. o. molasses 35c at Tio-
tesla Cash Store. 1t
Paints, oils, varnisbes and glass at
G. IL. Killmer's. 1t
Did you see those mercerized sattine
skirts at Hopkins? 1t
Ladies, see "QueeR Quality" shoes at
1ionesla Cash Store. 1t
Hopkins always matches the price
aud sells the best goods. 1t
-Sasafras tea IS again in high favor
with the thick-blooded.
Fourteen cents cash paid for fresh
eggs at G. ii. Kilmer's. 1t
The poor mans price is the cash price
only at Tionesta Cash Store 1t
Hopkins has dandy line of soft and
silk front shirts. Come in and see them.
Look after your sidewalks now.
There are a number That need attention.
Compare the prices and see what
credit costs you. Try the "New Way" at
Tionesta Cash Store. 1t
-Tionesta Summer School will begin
May 7, 1900. Those desiring information
address r. N. speer, Tonesta, Pa. If
This is the opening week of the
spring term at the State Normal School
at Clarion. A good attendance is assured.
-Rey. 1. n. Darling, one of the promi-
nent ministers of the Erie NJ. +. confer
ence, died at Ellington, N. Y, on the
9th ult.
-Chas. Shaffer of East Hickory says
that, the Jones All-Steel, Self-Adjusting
Rake beats them all, and what Charlie
says goes.
April 10, the opening of the trouting
season, occurs on Sunday, which means
that the spec. beauts VIII have one extra
day of grace-nit.
S. ]. Grove has received word that
the Hon. Jas. A. Graf, of Cincinnati, o.,
is looking after the Grove es tate in Hol-
land with due diligence.
Wednesday morning, April 4, 1900,
three inches of snow and pretty dog
goned cold. This will knock out work
on the barge and boat yards temporarily.
-WANTED-Ten shares Tionesta Gas
stock, and ten shares Tionesta Water Co.
stock. Reply promptly, stating price, to
"Stock Buyer" care REPUBLICAN Office,
Tionesta.
Henry Sibble of Tionesta township
says he has used his Jones Chain Mower
where he dared not put any other mower
that he has handled, and tnat he would
have no other.
The wall paper season Is on and G..
II. Killmer wishes TO announce that he
has as fine an assortment as can be found
in town. Examine samples and prices
before buying elsewhere. 1t
Ora, the eight-year-old son of Harvey
Foreman, cut his head quite severely
Monday by falling and striking on the
sidewalk. 1t required several surgical
stitches to close the wound.
The professional card of DR.. d. p.
Fredericks will be found in this issue.
Specially remember appointments for the
afternoon hours which should be arrang-
ed by phone or letter day or two ahead.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-04-04

Not cheaper quality, but cash makes
over prices at Tionesta Cash Store. 1t
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-04-04
MAR RTE D.

SUTLEY-DUNHAM-At West Hick-
ory, Pa, March %, 1900, by w. J. Fore
man, J. p, Mr.. Lawrence S. Sutley Of
West Hickory and Miss Lottie Dun
ham of East Hickory, Pa.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-04-04
'CIONESTA MARKETS

-Hopkins sells the clothing and SHOES.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-04-04
WE ARE SHOWING
SPRING AND SUM MER
Woolens,
FOR THE COMING SEASON.

Our selection includes all
the recent styles from ION.
don, Paris aud Berlin ; aud
choice domestic abrics in
the new Gun Metal Grpys
for Suits, Overcosts aud
Trousers. Our tailoring is
the finest in this end of the
State. Prices moderate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-20
IOWA NEWS ITEMS
ort,pr,d1<.

Fort Dodge.
Al. NJ. Felts and NJ. T. Preston Mon
day purchased Of John Collins his farm
containing SAG acres. The price paid
was $4,000.
Boone
Charles Peterson. son of Andrew
Peterson, was taken to Carroll Satur-s
day night to be treated for appendicitis.
Mr.. Peterson was very low when he.
left and II is hoped he win return fully
recovered.
Waterloo.
Charles IA. Guenther has traded his
row OF flats, corner OF Seventh and La
fayette streets, to A. b. Chapple for a
farm OF 366 acres three miles northeast
OF Independence The consideration
named in both transfers Is 10000.
Bloomfield.
position as book keeper In the. State
Bank. anu leaves the LIST OF October for
Knoxville, where Mr.. Mathew is locat-
ed, having purchased the Marion Coun-
ty Reporter. The vacancy In the bank
viii be filed by Mrs. 'F'lera MclAchran.
Charter Ok.
Michael F. Burke. a farmersuf Char
ter Oak Monday filed u petition In vols
untary bankruptcy in the federal court
at Council Bluffs His liabilities reach
the sum of $6,46O.55. The total OF his
assets is SO. $500. includine 5000 life
insurance policy. He claims as ex,
empt S2,7so.1o.
Montezuma.
More corn is being cut this year than
usual. Ewart Bros. have three corn
binders In operation and other farmers
have bought them In order to save the
fodder. A great deal 10 being cut by
hand, because of the down condition OF
the corn, caused by the heavy wind
storm in August.
Dubuque.
The new steel cages for the calaboose
are being put In. All the old cells will
be torn out and will be replaced with
new cages of a modern pattern. There
will be ten OF the new cages eight will
OCCUPY the places Of the old cells and
the other two will occupy a separate
room for hardened criminals.
Bpflington.
Tuesday morning at the Patterson
homestead, S0uth OIL the city, the re-
mainder of the lands belonging to the
estate OF the late John Patterson was
sold at public sale. pursuant to the or
der OF the court. There was q large at
Tendance and the lands sold generally
above the appraisement made in ac-
Icordance with the order OF the prabate
court. In all /, AGO. IS acres OF land were
ldisposed of at the sale and the total
amount received was s3l,os4.ss. 4
Carroll.
a couple Of ls-year.old girls ran
away from their homes in this city last
Thursday evening and started cut 70
see the world. They walked to Maple
River. where they took the train for
Sioux City. but were caught IT C,nawa
and brought home the next day. Z m \ :
| The Sentinel reports tina the 1870 coun-
fatts sn1oye NJ a tiAct ~ Aavtns
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-20
ANNUAL MEETINGS.
Ono Fare md a Third Rate via Chi :
Great western Railway

One Fare md Third Rate via Chi :
Great Western Halfway.
Royal Arch Masons OF United States,
at Cincinnati, o.. Sept. 2422s, 1900. Tick
cts on sale Sept. 20-26, good to return
October 2.
American Young Peoples Christian
Temperance Union. at Kansas City.
Mo-, Sept. 2s-3O. 1900. Tickets on sale
Sept. $3.50. good to return October 3.
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows.
at Louisville, Ky. Oct. 2-6, 1900. Tick
cts on sale Sept. 2S-Oct. 4. good to re-
turn Oct. 10.
Above tickets are sold on the certifi-
cate plan for fare and one-third for
the round trip. For further informa-
tion inquire of j A. Ellis. ticket agent
aMarshalltoWn la. II
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BIG BALLOTS.
tWashinRtpns Press. Il


There are twelve presidential tickets
this year. The Australian ballot will
be sheet 25x3S inches nearly as big
as a barn door. Judges of election Will
will have to set into the boxes every
ten minutes barefoot and tread them
down, like work In q haynlow. Every
ballot must 60 thru the press twice to
get the auditors certificate on the back
of each. Hitherto we have printed
two forms, turned and cut, but this
year to do that would require a sheet
44x7s and there ID not press In the
county. and but few In the state OF that
capacity. This necessity will add much
to the expense.
So you see where political crankism
comes In; Everybody knows that either
Mckinley or Bryan will be elected.
over#a half dozen Of these national
tickets are absolutely useless. They
viii cost Iowa taxpayers in printing
their useless tickets hundreds of thou
sands OF dollars, and what earthly good
viii 1t do? Take Debs' ticket, united
christian ticket, ct al, they will poll
very few votes. There ought to be a
way to shut out this nonsense In the In
terest OF economy. The idea that a
handful Of cranks can be allowed to
saddle immense bills on the public is
high price to pay to crafty the eyre
gious vanity OF q few men.