The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1902-04-23

dorder. and will be completed within the
next l0days, woatherpermittiug. New iron
joists are taking the place Of the wooden
affairs which were badly decayed, and a
new floor Of oak is being laid. The York
Bridge Co. has the contract, and travel is
interiercd with only between and u a.
m. and and 6 p. m.
j. b. Watson, Esq, Of Marienville,
was spending a couple Of days in town on
the first of this week on business. Mr..
Watson is one of the bost informed men
of this section, and is a most interesting
aud fascinating convorsationalist. lie is
also far-seeing politician. Ho says he
never felt better than he does now; he
has spent every day of the past winter
out doors, and feels fresh, strong and
vigorous.-Clarion Democrat.
MIR. and Mrs. Roy Copeland, ofstew-
art Run, very plea antly entertained a
number Of friends at their homo last
Wednesday evening. The party was
comprised ofa number Of their Stewart
Run friends and few Tionesta and
Hickory young people. After an eve
ning's enjoyment the company was
served with dainty lunch which gave
proofof Mrs. Copoland's culinary art.
All returned to their homes declaring
that they had spent delightful evening.
N.Y.,
A IL - h.xra laau
ed for the Odd Fellows anniversary cele-
bration at hidgway on the goth. Besides
the securing of all the attractions that
have characterized such gatherings in the
past history of the associations, many
new features have been added and the
members of the fraternity from this place
are looking forward to an unusual good
time. Excursion rates have been Sc
cured on the railroads and extraordinary
preparations are being made 10y the Rldg-
way people to properly care for the
visitors. The special session of the
Grand Lodge and the school of instruct
ion by Grand Lodge officers which is
booked for Friday evening preceding
tho "big day" will attract many Past
Grands aud other members of the order
on that day.
The commencement exercises of the
graduating class of 1902, of the borough
high school will take place next Tuesday
evening, in the court house, and the
public generally is invited to attend.
The program is sufficiently varied to
make the evening a pleasant as well as
profitable one to all who lend their pres
ence. Prof. Baker, a soloist of renown,
Will have charge Of the musical feature,
and Judging from his reputation as an
entertainer, he will please his audience.
The admission price for adults has been
PLACED at the small sum OF 20 cents, and
this only to assist in defraying expenses
necessarily incurred. Pupils Of the school
will be admitted free, aud 1t is hoped
that parents will accompany theiryoung-
er children. Don't miss it for if you do
you will miss great treat.
BY far the cuiest pair of pets that
could be imagined was the two little
black bears which sheriff Jameson
brought down from Brookston last week.
They are about two months old, well de-
veloped, healthy, and are as playful as
a palr of kittens. They were captured
during the last fall of snow not far from
Brookston 10y Fred Jorgenson. who has
already bagged ten bears this past season,
being a very successful bear hunter. He
found the old one and three cubs to-
gether, and in shooting the mother, the
ball from his rifle struck a bone and
split in two, one piece of the bullet
striking and killing one OF the cubs. The
other two he brought in alive and they
seemed to be well enough pleased with
the attention they attract. Mr.. Jameson
has sold them to Tilusvlle parties, where
the playful little fellows will be kept for
the amusement of the public.
Levi Reynolds was over from Bar
nett twp. last week to assist in the draw
ing ofa jury for the May term Of court.
IL was Mr.. Reynolds Young son Ray,
aged 10 years, who lost his life by the ac-
cidental discharge OF revolver men
tion ofwhich was made two weeks ago
in these columns. The boy and his older
brother were in the barn at tie time, and
were playing with the pet dog when the
older boy, having the revolver. iocking-
ly remarked that ho guessed he would
shoot the dog, at the same timo pulling
the revolver out Of his pocket and at.
tempting to cock it, The little fellow
ran to remonstiato with hi o., when the
young mans thumb slipped of the ham
mer aud the revolver was discharged.
The little fellow said "you haye shot me-"
and began to sink, when he was caught
by the other and carried TO the house,
life being extinct when ne reached there.
The distress Of the parents and older
brother can better be imagined than ex-
pressed, and the unfortunate occurance
has proven terrible warning to the boys
in that neighborhood in tho handling of
revolvers, and it is to be hoped there
will never be another such horror. In
connection herewith Mr.. aud Mrs.
Reynolds desire it said that they very
greatly appreciate the kindness shown
them by neighbors and frients in this be-
reayement
Sudden Death of Mrs. Sawyer.
Not for some time has Tionesta bpon so