The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1906-02-07
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chance. Hopkins. 1t
VIM. Cropp reports the killing of a
lively garter snake in his front yard on
Cropp Hill, Tuesday of last week.
You can still get what you want at
Hopkins just as good and at little bit
less than at any other store. 1t
The subject of Rev. w. o. Calhoun's
sermon at the NJ. e. church next Sabbath
evening will be "A Narrow Escape"
Still many great bargains in all sorts
of seasonable goods at the Hopkins clear
ance sale. But don't put off your buying
any longer. 1t
Archie Davis, on his Partridge Wy
andottes in the Cleveland poultry show
last week, won first prize on cock bird
and second prize on hen.
The reductions in price of Wooltex
skirts has made great inroads iu our
stock, but we have a number left that
you'll buy fyou see them. Hopkins.
The W. c. r. U. will hold its annual
due social at the home of Mrs. \. ID.
Irwin on Tuesday evening, Feb. 18th.
All members are earnestly requested to
be present.
of course, after the grounding came
out on the "a inst, saw his shadow and
lodged back into his hole, the next
morning was the coldest' of the season,
and it's been pretty snug winter since.
SO the woodchuck is sit" after all.
The statement showing the condition
ofthe Forest County National Bank is
published in this issue aud will doubtless
be read with interest by many. The
growth of this stable institution is quite
remarkable, its volume of business get
ting up near the million mark.
The bean bake supper served by the
ladies' of the w. r. G.. at their hall last
Friday evening was well patronized and
was all and more than it was cracked up
to be. A fine and sumptuous layout was
given for the small price of 25 cents, and
all who had the good sense to partake of
it were delighted with the feast.
IS. NJ. Henry, of the county seat, has
been in town this week getting the plan
ing mill OF Henry Il Beer in operation.
The mill has been shut down for quite a
while and it is pleasant to hear the buzz,
buzz of the saw and the machinery. We
understand this firm has several con-
tracts on hand.-Marienvill Express.
g. w. Osgood's weather report for the
month of January shows the midest
since any record has been kept. There
was total rainfall of 29 inches. Snow
st inches. The warmest day was on
Sunday, the 2lst, when the thermometer
registered 7lo in the shade. The coolest
was on the Goth, five days later, degrees
above zero.
Daniel Bennett, while cutting chem
ical wood near his home at Fools Creek,
Howe township, one day last week,
struck his foot with the sharp blade of
his ak, causing injuries which necessi-
tated the smputation of that member.
He has not been in robust health for some
time and on account of his serious condi-
ton was taken to the Warren hospital.
Yesterday morning was by long odds
the coolest of the year, in fact about as
cold as 1t gets any year in this latitude,
except in exceptional years, of course
Thermometers registered all the way
from IA to 10 deg. below zero, according
to exposures. This snap has elevated the
hopes of the ice people, who see in it
their opportunity to harvest the usual
crop.
The Journal is informed on good au-
thority that the "bob' veal industry here
abouts is no creation of the Especial
fiends" imagination but serious fact.
Hundreds of carcasses are believed to
have been shipped from Eere in past sea-
sons and there is good evidence that the
same thing is going on this year. Peo-
pie who buy canned chicken and turkey,
as we'll as those who call for canned veal
no doubt get some of this stuff which is
usually consigned TO some fertilizer COM
pany to evsde the law.-Corry Journal.
1T is with good deal of pleasure that
the REPUBLICAN recommends Victor
Engstrom, the new tailor, TO its readers,
aud to note that already he is receiving
the patronage of our people to a good de-
gree. Mr.. Engstrom is first class work.
man, is reasonable in his prices and ap-
pears to be very much of gentleman all
round. He will move his family to town
as soon as he can get suitable domicile,
and he will make a valuable acquisition
to our thriving little city. Give him
your patronage and encourage a worthy
citizen.
President Roosevelt has re-appointed
Capt. d. s. Knox postmaster at Tionesta
for term of four years. This appoint
ment is the result of unanimous desire
upon the part of the patrons of the office,
Capt. Knox having had no opposition
and all to whom his petition was pre-
sented cheerfully signed the same. 1t is
an endorsement of his administration Of
the trying position that he no doubt feels
very grateful for, and means that there
will be no backward steps in his efforts tc
give the people the very best service in
his pOWar