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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
SOUVENIR SALE!

LOT No. Mems Fine All.Wool
Suits, we're s12 to SIS per suit, one
only to each customer; sale Price 81.
LOT No 2-Men's Fine All Wool
Suits, we're $40 and s15, only one to
each customer; sale price, S..
LOT No. 3-YouDg Mems fine all
wool suits, ages 10 to 20 years, prices
we're sf0 to SIG, one only to each
customer; sale price, So.
LOT No. 4-Boys' and Childlen's
all wool suits, price we're So to So;
sale prices 81 to 81
To Us this is a simple business
proposition. We have been spending
$4,000 a year to tell you the merits
of The McCuen Company's Famous
Ready to.Wear Clothing About
$500 of this years advertising appro.
priation goes to pay for the difference
between The cost and the sale price of
this lot Of SOUVENIR SUITS.
We will consider the money we'll
spent il we can put the Clothing on
the backs of men and boys who have
not been wearing our Clothing, know.
ing that the merits of the suits will
make customers out Of every man
and boy who is lucky enough to get
one of our SOUVENIR SUITS.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28

oi prominent Republicans al this gath
ering OF the clans. The City Of Scran-
ton is noted for its hospitality ana
there is reason to believe that excep-
tional arrangements will be made this
year for the entertainment OF the dele.
gates and other visitors to the con
yention.
j. Hampton Moore, president Of the
State League Of Republican Clubs. has
just issued his call for the convention.
As usual. the league will have the
honor of opening the Republican cam
paign in the state. Steps will be TAX
en- at once in Scranton and on the
part Of the executive officers to ar
range for a convention that will not
only be pleasurable TO all attending.
but highly beneficial from a Republi.
can point OF view.
There will probably be a lively con.
test this year for the various Offices.
There have been several candidates
suggested for the presidency of the
league, among them Deputy Attorney
General Fred W. Fleitz. of Lacka.
wanna; Postmaster Isadore Sobel. OF
Erie, and ex-Mayor Crosby N. Black.
Of Chester While there has been no
one slated for this honor, the indica-
tons seem 10 favor the election OF Mr..
Fleitz, a talented young Republican,
who has done splendid work upon the
stump in several campaigns. The fact
that the league will take a conspicuous
part in the next guberuatorial cam
paign makes this years convention
one of special importance.
STORE ORDER TAX.
As the citizens Of Pennsylvania re-
fleet upon the work OF the last legls-
lature they win discover thai there
was much done by that body. which
Is entitled 70 commentator
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28

"Some time ago my daughter caught n
severe cold. She complained ot pains lr
her chest and had bad cough. | gave he
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy according
to directions aud IN two days she was
well aud able 10 20 to school. | have
used this remedy in my family for the
past seven years and have never known
il to fail, - says James Prendergast, mer-
chant, Aunato Bay, Jamaica, West India
Islands. The pains in the chest indicated
an approaching attack of pneumonia,
which in this instance was undoubtedly
warded OF by Chamherlaiu's Cough
Remedy. Il counteracts any tendency
OF y cold toward pneumonia. Sold by
Killmer Bros. NoneSta, and W. G.. Will
kins West niokorV.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
sxAsPERATlNG WOMEN.
The bright Girl Has Something 60
Say on. This subject.

Have you ever met woman who ex-
asneratcd You to the point Of iightingE
asked the bright girl yesterday. Have
You ever listened TO her 'gS,' SO distinctly
enunciatcd, and her 'oS, SO nicely round.
ed, and sat speechlcsS and tongue tied
before her while she used the words you
had always wanted to use. but could
never think of at the right moment?
"Shc is the most infuriating type OF
woman in the world to me. There is no
other that SO thoroughly paralyzcs my
faculties and that makes me appear nj
such disadvantage In the presence Of
the witty woman can at least laugh and
appear animated 10 that extent; with Il
beauty around | can Still be agreeable,
but no sooner do | hear the cool, wCll
modulatcd voice Of the perfectly self
possessed member Of my sex than | feel
like flying to the other end OF the earth,
wherever that may be.
"0uce for my sins had such a person
for a ncighbor. When | first knew her,
felt an eNtravagaut admiration for her
conversational dcXtcrity, SO when | gave
a dinner party | invariably invited her
Then ! would sit al my own board aud
see the ho>tcsS-ship calmly taken out Of
my hands.
MY ncighhor' directed the conversa-
tion, patronizincly letting me into it every
now aud then Ny npighbcr' told little
stories, charming little st1iirs. slowly and
with detail. bringing The point ont clearly
and joining her dclieltful laugh to the
chorus that greeted the drnounment.
Occasionally | would have something
really good 10 tel, but my neighhor' so
transtiyed me with her rlittcring eyes
and her eyebrows were so expressive Of
concern at my tcmcrity that | would
hasten the recital, juinhlc the events and
forget the point
when ! finished. my checks would he
burning, and my self possessed ncighbOr
would observe evenly: Never mind. dear,
I'm quite sure every one understood just
what you wcrc trying 10 tell us.
81 have felt rs young in that woman's
presence ms Is months. | have felt as
awkward rs a turtle. have forgotten
how to pronounce the simplest words,
and have said IL is him an innumcrable
number Of times. She belongs 10 a class.
It's a large class, with more members in
the north than in the south, but tell you
this-when ! hear the voice OF the ap-
pallincly self possessed woman In the hall
Of new hotel or boarding house whore
have planned to stay for a time, pack
my trunk and instantly Zee.
II have no desire to meet the owner Of
the voice. ! know that as soon as ! do
I'll lose my nerve and my intellect and
become a gibbering lunatic. Baltimore
News.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
Three Bargains i'm Com
forts.

Prices to close out every comfort
we have that is carried over from last
season. 10 couple of weeks we'll
receive over 90 bales of new ones
hence our readiness to sacrifice these.
At $500 or % Cotton Filled
Comforts, covered with good quality
Silkaline, regular price 81
At 81 1925 or 80 hand tied com.
forts, not one of them worth less than
50. Filled with white cotton and
covered with best quality Silkaline
AT 81 59-12 or 10 Fine satin GOV.
cred comforts, the ones that have
been selling at SO and SO 90. Made
in the best manner and of the best
materials:
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28

The demand from the working mon
of the state for the passage Ct a law
which would break up the in
iQuitous store order system, under
which employees have been paid their
wages in orders on company stores
instead Of cash. was recognized by the
Republican members OF the legislature
in the passage of the bill taxing store
orders.
The corporations which have been
affected by this legislation are already
seeking to get around the act and they
have appealed to the courts TO help
them.
This is one of the acts endorsed by
the United Mine Workers legislative
committee.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
kimOnas and Wrappers
SI.I9.

A most famous special this is. No
idea of the daintiness of this garment
can be obtained from this description.
See them yourself aud you can ap.
preciate this extraordinary value,
The Kimonas are made of L,wn,
IDENTITY and Long Cloth. They
usually sell al 81 80, s1.75 and $500
and are made in various style.
The Wrappers are of lawn in all
new designs and colors, They have
yoke back aud front aud are finished
with fancy braid, with deep fouoces
on bottom of skirt.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
RElIARkABLg CURE OF CROUP.
NIiftlr RoN.s Iifr SnNrd

have few words to say regarding
Chamherlain's Cough Remedy. Ii saved
my little boys life and | feel that | can
not praise it enough. bought a bottle
Of it from A. l.. Steer Of ofGoodwin, 5. D.,
and when got home with il the poor ba-
by could hardly breathe. | gave the
medicine as directed every ten minutes
until he "threw up and then l thought
sure he was going to choke 20 death We
had to pull the phlegm out of his
mouth in great long strings, am posi-
tive that If l had not got that bottle OF
cough medicine, my boy would not be
on earth to-day.-Johu Demout. lnwood,
Iowa. For sale by Killmer Bros. Tio-
nesta, and W, e. wilkins, West Hickory.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
Good Velvet Carpets 69c
yard.

You may as well have Worsted
Velvet Carpets as Tapstries for your
parlOrs; halls and stairs. There is au
air of luxury about them that salts.
tes particular housewives Our reg
ular price is 81 90 yd. aud some
stores ask 81 10 for them. OF all
the Carpet offers of the season, this is
the best md strongest.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
STATE CAMPAIGN PLANS
Chairman Reeder Arranges To In
augurate The Coming Canvass.
THE CLUB LEAGUE CONVENTION
Young Republicans All Over the State
Are Preparing for a Great Meeting
Of Delegates at Scranton On Sep
tember II and 1a.


Philadelphia, Aug. 27.-General
Frank Reeder who has just been re-
elected chairman Of the Republican
state committee was in this city yes
terday arranging for the formal open
ing of the Republican state campaign.
General Reeder says he expects to
find the party reaping the benefit of
the exhibition Of harmony given at the
state convention last week and that
he counts upon the enthusiastic sup
port Of Republicans Of all factions in
behalf of the state ticket.
The headquarters Of the state com.
mittee are being fitted up and soon
the machinery Of the organization will
be working night and day to get the
canvass under way.
What will practically be the formal
opening Of the fight will be the annual
convention Of the State League Of Re
publican Clubs which will be held a;
Scranton on the 18th and 18th Of Sep
tember There has been a wonderful
interest manifested in the workings
Of the league and the prospects are
very gratifying for large attendance
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
Cured Twenty Years AGO.

Twenty years ago last Christmas was taken
sick with DrOpSy. NV legs and feet were badl,
swollen, Twas con6nci 10 my bed. all my friend,
thought my time had come. MY head pinned m,
terribly, aud finally my wife was urged hv Mrs
spring the nurse, to thy rhompSon's Rarosms
and naudcloin and Mandrake Pills 'ghey would
cure me. " she said As a last resort we tried
RaroSuia, Liver, Kidney and Lumhago Cure and
nandeloin and Mandrake Pills lwish to saw that
the pain and swelling began to leave me at once
and few bottles made a complete cure
have recommended It to others with good results
am wcu and have been ever since, which was
the M Garfield was elected Anvone can call
t II m ii they wish to know the virtues OF "Ra
"a sm .'
THOMAS MURRAY,
Raker, south franklin Strei
March 10th, 1000 ritusvillc Pa
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
REDUCED RATES TO LouIsvuLLE


On account Of the Triennial Conclave
ofth Knights Templar, To be held in
Louisville, KY, August y to 81, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell excursion tickets from August - to
2i, inclusive, to Louisville and return, at
a rate Of one first class fare for the round
trip, These tickets will he good to re-
turn until Sept :, inclusive, but if ticket
is deposited by the original purchaser
with Joint Agent at Louisville not earlier
than August 2S, nor later than September
., and fee Of fifty cents is paid at the
time Of deposit, an extension of the re-
turn limit may be had until September
Is. It
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
Specials i'm Dress Suit
Cases.

sl90-22 aud "A iuch steel
frame, linen lined, sold everywhere
at $500.
At s5-IIeavy English Sole Leath,
er, stitched all around, heavy stitched
handles, fine canvass lined, sold by
exclusive dealers at $3.50.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
Straight Front Corsets SOC

The best corset ever put on the
market at the price. Made of good
quality coutil, and on the same lines
aud model that the high priced Cor,
sets are; in fact you get the effect OF
the So and IS Corsets in the SOC
line. All sizes, white aud drab.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
4 Case of ElaRnelletteS
at &c yd.

A couple of thousand of these, in
good quality and good styles. Pinks,
Blues, Tans aud Greens. We don't
believe you can equal this quality
elsewhere less than Sc.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
COlOred Silk Waists SI.9O.

1t may seem hard to believe, but it
is a fact these waists were S5 and
So, and are all of this seasons make.
We advertised lot few days ago
at 50 80. These are what's left Of
that lot; probably two dozen in all
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
Smart &. Si|berberg.
The Store for the People.

Don't you think it's most satisfactory know that when you
buy single article srmfuiyou get our"One Prce-the
Lowest Price" the Only Price? This basis established and
every article marked in plain figures puts doubt and dcke
ing out of the deal blind person a child pays just the
a horse der. Now here's little pont-he fact
that mark everything in plain figures and stick the
price, aud still grow and grow shows eoncusivey that there
lower prices found Our little profits aud thousands
of sales principle has aud that's proof its pleasing
you for without couldn't this big
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
No Return Of Disease in Fifteen
Years.

About fifteen years ago was all run down
with nervous prostr9tion and Tslpitation of the
heart (ofteu getting black IN the face and
thought to be dyiugl. lost flesh till from "a,
pounds my weight was reduced to % pounds
and for six months / was confined TO NV bed
A relative OF mine who = a been troubled with
female weakness and q .ruus prostrltiOu and
had been cured by r'ompson's narosma. re.
commended It 70 me, began to take the BAR
oSma St once and was not only cured OF nervous
prOsty1,iOu and pal-,tstion OF the heart but be
gan to gain in flesh until In a short time
weighed 40 pounds, Ann FRoN THAT TIME VN.
TIL NOW RAVE BERN PERrEcriY WELL, doing
my own houScwork,
MRS, ELY NJ. MARSH.
Ptoneer Road, ) miles south OF ritusvillc Pa,
April 4. IS9S,
All druggists, SIoo bottle or SIX for
$500.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
Wash PetticOats SI.I9.

A final sweeping reduction on
Washable PetIicoats. Some we're
S175, but most all of them we're 81.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-08-28
pennsylvania
IL RAILROAD.
BUFFALO AND ALLEGHENY VAL
LEY DIVISION.

nCnrALO AND ALLEGHENN VAL
LEY DIVISION.
Taking effect, May 20, 1901.
No. 80 Buffalo Express, daily
except sunday ................... ll:25 a. m.
No. 81 Oil City and Pittsburg
Express, daily, except Sunday-7:30 r. m.
For Hickory, Tidioute, Warren, Kinzua.
Bradford, Olean and the East.
No. 81 Olean Express, daily
except Sunday .................. $500 a. m,
No. 33 Pittsburg Express,
daily except Sunday......... 4:39 p. m.
For Time Tables and additional inf1r-
nation consult Ticket Agent.
j. B. HUTCHINSON, J. r., WOOD.
General Manager. Gen'l Passenger Agt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-16
nent, it occupying her best thought and

nent, it occupying her best thought and
energies.
Mrs Lewis came from a well known
prominent family in Ohio. Her father
was Mr.. Daniel Shoemaker, of Fulton,
Ohio. She was born on the 18th of July,
1851. Her education was received in
the public schools of Tarlton, O., until
her entrance into Oxford seminary, at
Oxford, Ohio, where she received her
higher education. After completing her
education she was married to DIR. J. p.
Lewis, of Pleasantville, Ohio. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis came to Kansas in 1881, and
settling in Topeka have lived here ever
since.
Mrs. Lewis was a member of the
First Lutheran church and active in all
it's work up to the time of her illness.
The funeral services will be conducted
by her pastor, Rev. H A. OFT, assisted
by Rev J. B. McAfee, from the resi-
dence, 414 Harrison street, at 2 p. m.
Wednesday,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-16

The Electrical Review in a recent is
sue gives data on the telephone bust
ness in the United States showing that
including all companies there are 4'3ll
exchanges in operation with 2,27S.7l4 tel
epfones in use The total capital IN
vested is nearly $500. OO0,0 900. One COM
pany employees $4,000 persons and han
dies a total of two billion calls per year
The manufacturing side, says the Elec-
trical Review, is estimated to produce
a total of 5000 telephones per day, TINS
annual output of instruments with their
accessory apparatus being valued at
between $50, 600, 900 and $60.000.oO0. The
telephone industry, which is only Y
years old, has become one of the most
important in this country and the auth
GRITTY quoted states that it is now at the
beginning of an extended growth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-16
MRS. LEWIS DEAD.
Wife of Well Known Physician Passes
Away Today.

Mrs Matte A Lewis, wife of DR.. J.
P. Lewis, died this morning at $50
O'Clock Though not unexpected the
news of her death will be shock to her
many friends in the city. After a long
illness covering a period of nine years
Mrs. Lewis passed away this morning
surrounded by her family and neigh
bors. For the past two weeks she has
been gradually sinking, until this morn
ing death came as a most welcome de-
liverance to great and patient suf-
ferer. Mrs. Lewis was in full possession
of all her mental faculties up to the
very last moment. She babe her friends
all an affectionate good-by, sent mes
sd ges to absent ones, and made careful
arrangements for her funeral obsequies-
Her sufferings were very great, but
through them all she preserved a most
patient spirit. until finally her prayer
for release was granted. She leaves a
devoted husband and two daughters,
Misses Florence and Olive, and one son,
Charles w. She was a woman of large
sympathies, intelligent and interested
very largely in church and charitable
work up to the time of her Illness In
her home, however, she was pre-emi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-16
LACE CURTAINS ON FIRE.
Department Was Called to Charles
McClintock Residence.

There was a small fire this morning
at the home of Chas. c. McClintock.
f21 Monroe street. The alarm was turn
ed in verbally at 7:12 a. m. The fire
was caused by a match accidentally ig-
hitting some lace curtains, and was ex-
tinguished with very small loss.
On the evening of Saturday, an alarm
was turned in from 200 Clay street.
where a Christian Science school is To-
Gated Mrs. E H. Evans is the woman
in charge of the house. The fire start
ed from overheated pipes in the base
ment, and the department made q good
stop, for the blaze was an ugly one, and
had a good start. The damage was not
over $50.
A still alarm came in Sunday morn
ing at 5:25 to hose No. 8. The trouble
was at the Santa F'e yards, where an
oil can was afire There was no dam
age of consequence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-16

Mrs F. NJ. Crossley has taken a po-
sition with Warren NJ. Crosby & Co.
The members of the Foster Humane
society will meet tonight at the home
of Mrs. c. G. Foster at No. 1929 Harri-
son street At this meeting the election
of officers will take place.
Today the Salina Cement Plaster
company and the Lawrence Vitrified
Brick and Tile company engaged booth
space for exhibits at the Kansas Mid
winter exposition to be held here in
January.
George Burghart has bought an au-
tomobile. 1t is a gasoline vehicle of the
Olds make.
SunfioWer camp of the Modern Wood
saen will initiate II candidates on Tues
day night Seven of the candidates will
he from Maple Hill lodge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-16
Mems Suits.

Wool Cheviot Suits, value $500; to
close out NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $o.Oo
20 styles in Black Thibets, stripes
plaids. all new styles, 81 value,
Tor y 49,
Good styles in the late pattern,
with stiff front, $40 value
All SIS Striped and Fancy Worst
ed, in heavy weights $500. 1O.UO
Blue Unfinished Worsted and Mel
ton Suits, in doublebreasted; sold
everywhere for SIS; to close
out -. 5000
Handsome ALI Wool Clay Worsted
or Black Thibet, in sacks and cut
Handsome Tailor Made Suits in
Unfinished Worsted. Thibets, Chew
lots. Clays, with hair cloth front,
handmade collar lapel and button
holes; a real 500 value, for. 1o.UU
All our $50, $25 and s22 Suits
for ..-----. 800 100
Don't buy a Suit until you have
seen ours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-16
SHE LOST Her JOB.
Mrs. Lulu Hooking Shoots Three
Times at Her Employer.

Kansas City, Dec. 16.-Mrs. Lulu w
Hooking shot at B. R. Andrus, mana
ger of a tea company at his store in
East Twelfth street today because ne
had discharged her. The woman fired
three times Two bullets took effect,
one in the hand and the other in the
forearm Neither is at all serious Mrs.
Hooking, who is 35 years of age, was
arrested and is being held for exami-
nation Mrs. Hooking and her husband
had both worked for Andrus- he was
discharged two weeks ago for inefficient
work, and today the woman was let
out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-16
LEAGUE TURNED DOWN.
Protest OF Antitrust OrganiZa-
tion in Knox Case Rejected.

Washington. Dec. 16.-The senate
committee on judiciary today consider
ed the new testimony presented by the
antitrust league bearing upon the nom :
ination of Attorney General Knox but
decided not to change it's original rec
ommendation that the nomination
should be confirmed. 1t is the purpose
of the committee to seek to secure &C
ton by the senate before the adjourn
ment for the holidays.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-16
OyerCOatS.

Mems Black, All Wool Irish
F'rieze listers; $12 values,
Mems Fine Blue Kersey and Mel
ton Overcoats; $12 values. $S.OO
Mems Yoke Overcoats, in the
latest fabrics .........-....-.$ 1o.OO
Mems Fine Grey Clay Over
coats -. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $AO.OO
If you want an Overcoat equal TO
any tailor made, you can save
about one half the price If you will
take a look through our Fine Over
coats. Prices from SIS to $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-16

continuance of the store. but failed to
succeed in his efforts.
Mr.. Steinberg attributes the failure
of the Hub to the fact that the clothing
business in Topeka is overdone He
saws that the unloading of the Clements
and Continental stocks has forced
prices down, and that no clothing store
can make money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-16
HUB STORE CLOS Els.
e. D. McKeever is Appointed Re-
ceiver.

The Hub Clothing company went in
to- the hands of a receiver last Satur-
day night. The assets are said to be
1872, 00O and the liabilities about $50, 000
E. D. McKeever is receiver for the COM
pany.
Several days ago a petition in invol-
untary bankruptcy was filed in the
United States court against Abe Stein
berg, the owner of the store. Mr.. Stein
berg endeavored to adjust the matter
with his creditors, and arrange for the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-16
FOUND DEAD IN BED.
Mrs. Sarah Gibson an Aged Lady Elk
pires in Night

Mrs. Sarah Gibson, aged IS years, died
suddenly at her home. 113S Buchanan
street last night She had been in fee
BILE health for some time out was as
we'll as usual when she retired. Her
son found her dead when he went to
her room early in the morning. and it