The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-03-06

"A little early for new vegetables, but
the seasonable ones can be had at Ans
ler's, who is headquarters for everything
Of the freshest In groceries, fruits, etc.
When in need of anything in his line, and
haven't time to go for It, you'll be just as
well and promptly served by ordering
over the phone. Either one will catch
him. 1t
The last three days of February, ac-
cording to an old resident of this vicinity
presage the weather for the three spring
months, March, April and May. Tues
day was cold and blustery; Wednesday
stormy in the morning bat bright and
clear in the afternoon Thursday was
clear and bright and very pleasant tenn
perature prevailed.
Rev, Mr.. Crosby's lecture at Bovard's
hall Monday evening was quite well at
tended, and must have netted the Ep-
worth League, under whose auspices it
was given, snug sum. The lecture was
something entirely new TO this latitude,
and many strange things we're told by
the talented speaker concerning the
"Crystal World" which even Horatio in
Ills philosophy had not "dreamt Of"
Under the new order OF things at the
mantel factory there are busy times in
that quarter these days, a full force being
employed regularly. County Treasurer
S. NJ. Henry has been installed as book
keeper and general superintendent and
already has made himself quite popular
with the employees. Mr.. II. is hustler,
and his careful management will un-
doubiedly put the plant on good pay
ing basis from the start.
The case of the Commonwealth VS..
Michael Wortz, c. w. Sigworth prosecu-
tor, which was on trial as our paper went
to press last week was decided in the ac-
quttal of the defendant under instruct
ions of the court. 1t was one Of those
horse trades which don't have much
standing in court. The defendant by his
counsel practically admitted having gone
in the night, forced the lock or door to
the prosecutors barn and "changed"
back. This is not held TO be stealing.
The costs of the case were placed upon
the county.
The Hotel Weaver, Tienesta, C. F.
Weaver, proprietor, enjoys large trade,
and deservedly so. The proprietor and
1 Ito ,yifa nnJarotanJ fba hotal husfnasS
thoroughly, and the help employed give
courteous attention to the wants of guesst
of the house. Mr.. Weaver has lately had
the house refitted and refurnished, and
added all the modern Improvements.
Good table service, comfortable beds,
rooms connected with Office by electric
call bell, bath rooms, and all com lortably
heated. You will make no mistake in
stopping at Hotel Weaver when in Tio-
nesta.-MdIienUill Express.
Smith S. Neill, one of Oil Citys best
known citizens and for ten years chief oi
it's polece force, died suddenly at his
home on Monday morning last. The de-
ceased was born at Neillsburg, Perry
this county, Dec. q, 1915. In 1875 Mr.
Neill was made chief of poliece of Oi
City. During his services as such he was
engaged in many thrilling encounters
and repeatedly proved himself man o
undaunted courage and integrity. 1t wa
he who arrested Charles St. Charles, wht
was sent from this county TO the peniten
tiary for being implicated in the robbinl
of the May, Park & Co. bank of thi'
place twenty years ago.
The gas company's main line wa
parted out in the township last Friday b!
the falling of tree, and consequen
snufling out of the supply ensued here
abouts in jiffy. In few minutes tn
flow of gas was resumed. The only dam
age resulting from the momentary shut
ofToccurred at the NJ. L church, where tn
fire in the heater had evidently not al
been extinguished, and when the flo'
resumed an explosion occurred whic
; left the heater in rather embarrassin
attitude, which had not been relieved o.
Sunday and the services were held in th
, Presbyterian church. Eight or ten dol
r lars will make the damage good.
: Upward of two hundred Of the mem
: bership and regular attendants Of tn
4, presbyterian church, together with
number of other guests, attended th
farewell reception to Rev. j. V. McAr
: inch last Friday evening, The reyeren
gentleman was supported by the eldei
: of the church, Mr.. A. b. Kelly and M
S G.. W. Robinson. After all had bee
v "received' pleasant and profitable hot
a was spent in social conversation, cha
l. ting and moving about in the spacioI
and cheerful church edifice. Light n
1f rreshments were served during the ey
= ming. and Miss Carrie Pennell and Mi
IN Lizzie Randall rendered number
selections of sacred music, appropriate
Z the occasion, on the violin and orga
10 The leave-taking began at 1880 o'clo'
ie and many and heartfelt were the go
10 wishes and "God speed you on, yo
long Journey" that greeted the talent'
young pastor.