The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1908-12-23

of the Economic Life Insurance Co.; CAL
vim M. Arner, insurance and real estate;
VIM. M. Myers special agent of the Mu-
tual Life Insurance Co. of Newark, N. j.;
Nickel Plate Ry.
All those who are interested in a
rapid return OF the better days should
not forget that each individual contributes
his share either to the gloom or sunshine
of life in proportion to the use he makes
of his opportunities. 1t has been said
that one CHEEKY optimist can change the
gloom of an audience, and every one who
is disposed to help along the return of
normal conditions should remember tRt
the obligation rests open, for each to 40
his or her part.-Ex. :,
L. L. zuver hsghis news stand next
to the postoffice in good rrs,nning ordoz
where can be found all the daily and
weekly 1pul nails sold here, as well 4. "a
good selection Of monthly magazi1t
specially is madeof picture framing b
otder FROM a tne line of monldings id
st1tk. Prices very reasonableand work
finished prompily. Also q goodselection
of framed pictures for gia PURPOSES, as
well as souvenir postals. Remember the
place and give him CALI
The venango county bar association,
consisting of all the lawyers in the coun.
ty,. has unanimously endorsed Judge
George s. -Criswell for the seat on the
Supreme bench soon to be made vacant
by the expiration of Justice Mitcbell's
term, and will urge his candidacy before
the next Republican State convention for
nomination by that party. Judge Cris-
well STANDS high Ia the estimation of the
people OF Western Pennsylvania, who
would rejoice 10 hear of his nomination.
The fuli5e 81 the postoffice depart
'ment to ihe eff6oi that publishers must
not extend credit cn Subscription beyond
a year is still in force, There are still a
few on our list who come under this pro-
vision Of the law, and these must not be
surprised iftneir names are taken from
the list and the amount against them is
placed in the hands of a collector. We do
this not from choice, but have been ex =.
ceptiopally patient. we think, in the mat
ter, and patience ceases to be virtue in
the course Of time.
IS. H, Bell to-day brought to this office
newspaper clipping showing the tabu-
lated vote of Venango county in 1884.
What is now Forest county was then a
portion OF venango county and the total
vote was approximately 1,25O. Frank
Inns totalsFote was only little over 300.
There were seventeen voting precincts, as
follows: franklin, Canal, Plum, Cherry
tree, Cornplanter, Allegheny, Tionests,
Pineerpye. Farmington, Paint, Elk, Bea-
~ers.Richland, Rock land, Cranberry, r.
win, Scrubgrass. Frank lin News.
The borough schools closed last night
for the holiday vacation and will reopen
on Monday morning, Jan. 4th. Rooms
Nos. 1 aud 2, under the direction of the
teachers, Misses Pease and Osgood, had
Christmas trees and treat for the schol-
ars. Room No 3, Miss Herman, teacher,
observed he occasion with a Christmas
pie and treat for the scholars. And it is
perhaps needless to state that these fes-
tivities were thoroughly enjoyed by the
children. as well as by number of the
patrons of the school in attendance.
George M. -Nellis, of this place,
whose wife died Sunday morning, is
doubly bereaved, having been notified of
the death of his brother, Robert G. Nellis,
which occurred Monday morning at his
home at Shippenville, Pa, after an ill
ness of two months of dropsy OF the
heart. The deceased was aged about 60
years and had been a resident of Ship
penville for twenty years, bearing the
respect and esteem OF the community.
He is survived by his wife, two sons and
two daughters; also by four brothers and
one sister. The funeral services will be
held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock
in the Shippenyille M. E. church, of
which he was member.
Mrs. Mamie Foreman Nellis, wife of
George M. Nellis, died at the family home
III this borough Sunday morning last, at
O'Clock, after protracted illness from
diabetes. Besides the husband, three
daughters, one of whom is married to
Eari Kelly and resides in this place, and
one son, survive her. Mrs. Nellis was
aged AZ years. and her home at the time
OF her marriage with Mr., Nellis was al
Helen Furnace, Clarion county, in which
county the family made their home for a
number OF years. They also lived al
Pleasantville several years. and lust prior
to- their removal to the borough, they
lived on the Kelly farm ON Tionesta
creek, three miles from here. Funeral
services were conducted at her late home
Monday evening by Rev. w. o. Calhoun.
and yesterday the remains were taken 10
Scotch Hill, Pa, for interment.
In Blair county the teachers institute
just concluded adopted resolution ask.
ing the legislature to repeal or so amend
the vaccination law that it will entail the
least possible hardship upon children
physically unable to undergo vaccination.
There is quite widespread opposition to
the compulsory vaccination law, and II
will be no surprise If the subject Is
brought before the legislature at the COM
ing session, says an exchange. And why
shouldn't there 10 opposition? The helm
BUSINESS OF subjecting the little children
to the tortures of vaccination or depriving
them of an education, and allowing every
other human being TO roam about and
spread contagion broadcast if he will,
should easily be eppArent to any one.