The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-05-01

tailor +. l.. Dick, whose family lives near
Tylersburg, was very badly burned
about the face by an explosion of hot lard
one day last week. This is the second
severe accident that has happened in Mr..
Dicks family within the past three weeks.
His son aged about IL years had his arm
broken by a fall, aud week or ten days
af erward he was thrown down by a
playmate aud the arm was again broken,
making serious wound.
I. n. Patterson has started his 36th
well across the river. This one is on the
Robert Fitzgerald place, a mile or so
south of Tionesta station. A dry hole is
the net result Of the last venture on the
Frazee tract, Hickory township, finished
last week. Sggins & Cropp reports dus-
ter on the w. II. Cropp farm, Cropp hill.
Cooper, Reck q Co. on fheir Tubbs run
lease are keeping tho drill in motion al
most constantly these days Their last
well was a fair producer
The Forest county Sabbath School
association will hold its annual conven-
ton May 10 and II, at West Hickory.
DR.. Chas. Roads and other State workers
will be present. A fine program is being
prepared. Each Sunday school is entitled
to two delegates beside the Supt. and pas
tor. Free entertainment will be fur
nished by the hospitable people. Each
school is urged to be fully represented.
Mis-. NJ. V. PAT ERsoN,
81 Co. Cor. Sec.
Judge Morrison of Mexican county
Wednesday heard the arguments ofcoun-
sci in Forest county case. The matter
was bill in equity to restrain the mu-
nicipal authorities of Howe township from
levying a certain tax, and was Penn Tau
ming company VS.. Howe township,
Hinckley & Rice represented the Tan
ming company, and Hon. o. c. Allen and
T. +. Ritchey, Esq, of Tionesta, looked
after the interests of the defendants. The
decision was reserved Wdrren Mirror,
"A new street light is on exhibition in
front of Amann's plumbing shop which
is receiving good deal of notice by our
citizens. 1t gives almost as much light
as the electric are, in fact is named the
"Dauntless Arc Gas Light" and ifitwill
stand the rayages of the elements would
be most capital investment for our
borough, the first cost being the most eX-
pensive part OF the program. The coun-
ell is investigating the matter and may
arrange to put up number. Let US
have light.
There is pressing need of some w"rk
IN the river road leading to the county
home. Some por ions are in very dan
gerous condition and unless attended tc
at once may get the township into big
bill of damages. This was once one ol
the finest roads in the county, but ifit Is
much longer neglected will be about thu
poorest, and will require large outlay
of funds to put 1t in proper repair again
Now is the time to run the big sciaperI
on all roads, ere the ground becomes
hardened and baked.
The NJ. Il. church was filed to over
flowing last Sabbath evening to hea
Rev. w. p. Murray's baccalaureate ser
mon to the graduating class of 'ol. l
was one of the talented minister's best eff
orts, and was spoken of by many as tn
best they had ever heard. The text wa
from Corinthians 9:25 "Striving for tn
mastery" from which the speaker dre'
many valuable thoughts that must prov
strong incentives to the young people
make success of the life upon the thres
hold of which they have Just entered.
1t was necessary to convey Danit
Rustler, one Of the old and well know
citizens of Hickory township, to the hos
pital at North Warren, Sheriff Jamieso
accompanying him to that institutio
Monday of this week. About thrt
years ago Mr.. Rustler received sever
blow on the head from falling liml
which at the time was feared might prov
: fatal. 1t is thought his present trouble
} caused by tina injury, which seems
, have affected the mind. All his o.
, friends will hope t at his recovery at Il
,, hospital may be speedy and complete.
For violating the act of 1895, regula
ing the adulteration of food, S. f. Or
Charles offerlee and Frank Greisel al
reared before Justice Perry to-day ar
waived hearing, giving bail for the
appearance at the June term of coul
. The complaints were made by Georl
F. Yates, the dairy and food comml
> sioner. In the case of Messrs. oherl
and Orr, brand of creBm oftartar whit
they sold was found to be adulterate
: Greisel, however, was found to have so
K and exposed for sale oleomargarine
butterine. without it being properly
i, beled.- Warren Mirror.