The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-02-20

-Liveryman Garfield is keeping up to
the times as usual and has added hand
some new two-seated open trap to his al
ready finely equipped livery. Just the
thing for pleasure parties of four people.
The Heckathorn churcn building To-
Gated not far from Coal Hill, in Venango
county, was destroyed by fire last We'll
nesday night, tue loss being total one,
the insuranc policy being allowd to lapse
some weeks ago.
The question of improving the Ale-
gheny liver was before the proper COM
inittee at Washington last week. 1t was
decided to recommend one additional
dam which will carry the slack water to
the mouth of the Kiskiminetas. - Emlen-
ton Herald.
THERE'S a chance for some one to get
bargain In a set of the new "Naticnal
Dictionary Encyclopedias and Atlas" by
calling at this office. The set is fresh
from the publishers, and contains is vol
umes. Drop in and see wha, bargain
you can secure. If
-Hurry-up orders receive quick re-
sponses when sent to Amsler. Either
phone catches him, and when you'y 6 ot
him you always get the best the market
affords in groceries, canned goods, veg
etables, tropical or domestic fruits, oys-
ters, or anything for the table. 1t
A Buffalo man committed suicide the
other day by hanging himself in the hem
house. He probably thought the place
was an appropriate one from which to
make his final eggsit. Bis,drd. Ifthis
want the solemn Lenten season we'd
swear that was intended for joke.
Court convenes next Monday for the
February sessions. But three cases are
down for trial on the civil list, which,
however, are Of sufficient importance to
keep the court busy several days if tried.
A number Of criminal cases ofthe minor
class are also likely to be disposed Of
-Remember the box festival TO be held
by the a. o. U. W. lodge at their hall
next Friday evening. The invitation is
general, and, as the ladies never fail todo
their part, it is hoped the gentlemen will
be on hand to bid ON the delicious lunches
which are always i'm evidence on such
occasions.
The Valentine social at the home of
Mrs. Jennie Il. Agnew last Wednesday
evening was well attended, and proved a
very pleasant occasion to all who were
present. The w. h. c. netted a very nice
sum, for which they gave good equiyi'
lent in the nice lunch and pleasurable
evenings entertainment furnished.
-Messrs. Scowdon & Clark disposed OF
their last sleigh last week, and the parties
who got them secured real bargains for
they went at cost. A little judicious ad-
verlising with good deal OF snow will
accomplish much in the way of moving
things. These gentlemen will be ready
for the breakup when it comes, having on
hand a number Of very excellent buggies
of the latest styles.
Percy Shoemaker and David Blum,
have set up for the spring campaign OF
painting, papering, calcimining, etc, and
| have over ZOO fine samples of paper for
which they will take orders, and if Gus
toners desire will hang it for them in
artistic style. All work guaranteed to
give satisfaction. Consult them either
in person or by postal card aud you'
wants will bo quickly supplied. If
Nathan Sailesgiver, of onberg, Indi-
ana county, and Miss Minnie.Salsgiver, ,oi
Tlonesta, Forest county, were married
Friday by legal acknowledgement before
/ Clerk of Courts Clark, at Meadville. All
though the names of the BRIDE and groom
are so similar as to suggest relationship
they stated that so far as known there
was no connection between the two fam
! lilies, tact most remarkable as the names
are so PECULIAR TitaSUiUe Courier.
Many railroads are adopting a new
rule which will prove of convenience t.
! lHc lIdNtllhh pubAlS ahN "i'' W WV 1900
men. The passengers on leaving Tho
train are directed TO leave by the real
platforms. Those entering the cars are t'
do so by the front platforms. The agents
OF the companies are directed to inform
all passengers Of the new rule. 1t II
hoped this will obviate unnecessary de
lays at local stations, especially delay
where traffic is heavy.
The Ladies' Aid Society and Epwortl
League Of the NJ. f. church have arran
ged a series of lectures to be delivered il
Bovards Hall, which is being seated am
fitted up for the purpose. The first lee
ture will be delivered next Monday eve
ming, Feb. 25. The subject will be Alb
raham Lincoln and the speaker, Rev
VIM. p. Murray. Mr.. Murray has dc
livered this lecture over 80 times in
= half dozen states and has some tlatterin
, press notices given unsolicited by leadin
- newspapers. The admission charged ic
1 each lecture is - cts, 10 cts. for pupils
the public schools.