The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-05-08


ofthe West Hickory tannery this NOR
ming. but was extinguished before much
damage was done. 1t looked at one time
as though the contlagration might be
complete.
A number ef tho little folks gathered
at the home OF Misses Edith and Grace
Mays last evening in honor of their
birthday. Mr.. Dunn entertained the
party with a magic lantern exhibition,
aud they had a jolly time.
The lecture of Rev. W. p. Murray, of
Tionesta, at Normal Hall on Monday
evening, was Il treat to his auditors. His
delineation of the character of Lincoln
was fine and his illustrations were well
chosen. In some parts of the lecture he
was truly eloquent Clarion Republican.
Contractor j. A. Nixon of Titusville,
has been awarded the contract for the
erection of the new Carnegie library at
Cornellsville, Fayette county, which is
to cost 5000 He won out against four
other bidders. Mr.. Nixon generally
gets what he goes after in the line OF
building contracts.
Charles .Murphy's big black bear,
which has for number of years been an
interesting sight to those passing the sta
ton at Byromtown, this county, will here
after be one of the attractions at Smith
man Park, Oil City, II having been pur-
chased by the managers and placed in
the park a few days ago.
We can furnish sleeping accommo-
dations for limited number, at reason
able rates, during the Pan American EX-
position. Persons wishing such accom-
modations may correspond with us.
Right near street car lines going direct to
the grounds. Rev. f. F. SHoUP,
q rs Tenth St., Buffalo, n. Y
Mayor McCrum, of Titusville, re-
ceived phothgr apis of the suspect ar.
rested in Nashville, South Carolina, and
supposed to be Frank Woodland, the ac-
complice of Daniel j. Keho, hanged a
Meadvilie recently While the photo.
graphs in many respects resemble those
of Woodard, especially in the shape o
the head and nose-they are evidently
not that Of Woodard.
The best news of the Presbyterian
General Assembly, which will be held in
Philadelphia beginning May l6 and con
tinuing about ten days, will appear from
day to day in The Philadelphia Press
Rev. DR.. s. S. ellison, of Pittsburg, viii
have charge of the reports and the paper
will be mailed to any address postpaid
throughout the assembly session iron
May 10 to May % inclusive) for 25 cents.
A case of smallpox has developed a
Salina, in Cranber; y twp, Venango, Co.
the patient being Clifford Exley, who re
turned home a few days ago from tn,
West Virginia oil fields, whers he haC
been working during the winter. TIT
people of the neighborhood were thrown
into panic of excitement when the dis
covery was made, and vaccination is tn
order of the day thereabouts.
A late act of the legislature in regar'
to notares taking acknowledgements
contains some radical changes. The ac
acknowledgement of married women mus
no longer be taken separate and apar
from her husband, but in the same man
ner as if she was feme-sole. Tho nota
ries must now put at the bottom of eac
acknowledgement in good legible writ
ing, the date on which their commisso
expires.
Robert Morrison, son of Postmaste
James Morrison of Marienyille, mt
with very painful accident while work
ing on lath mill at that place Mouda
evening. In some manner his rigl
hand came in contact with the saw an
was badly mutilated, the end ofthe indie
finger being taken off, the second fingC
taken off above the second joint and IL
third taken off at the hand. 1t is thougl
that the little finger can be saved. DR.
, Stonecipher and Yingling dressed Il
wound.
r The Forest county Sabbath Scho
3 association will hold its annual CONVEX
/. tion May l6 and IL, at West Hickor
DR.. Chas. Roads and other State worke
!, will be present. A fine program is beir
= prepared. Each Sunday school is entitl'
Y to two delegates beside the Supt. and pa
II tor. Free entertainment will be fu
Y nished by the hospitable people. Ea'
a school is urged to be fully represente
Mrs. NJ. V. PATTERSON,
- Il Co. Cor. ST
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