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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-10-27
Fatal Injury to Frank Thomson.

Frank r. Thomson, a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Thomson, deceased, was born
near Stewarts Run, this county, October
II, 1865, and died at the Good Samaritan
hospital in GAINESVILLE, o., October 90,
1909, from the effect of injuries received
on Tuesday, October 10th. The accident
is somewhat mysterious. He was en-
gagged in drilling an oil we'll and was
alone in the derrick at the time, so that
no one will ever know just how he re-
ceived the fatal injuries. Two men who
were in the engine house noticed him ly-
ing on the floor of the derrick, and I'M
medistely went to his assistance. They
found that he was suffering from severe
wound on the head, probably caused by
bolt or other tool falling from the derrick.
He was unconscious and although re-
moved at once to the hospital. and receiv-
ing the best medical attention. he never
regsined consciousness, his skull being
crushed. On January 2, 1893, he was
united In marriage to Lucy n. Garfield,
who with their two children Leroy and
Robert, survive him. Also six brothers
and two sisters, James of Nebraska; AL
bert, of Tionesta; Hugh Of Chanute,
Kansas; John and Gilbert, of Chicago;
Charles, of Bradner, o., and Mrs @.
Jameson and Mrs. j. r. Clark, of Tio-
nesta. Mr.. Thomson was an honest, in
dustrious citizen, one who made host of
friends wherever he went, who with his
family, mourn his untimely death, He
left this section with his family sixteen
years ago and followed the occupation of
an oil we'll contractor. He located first at
Bradner, Ohio, and later at North Balti-
more, Ohio, which was his home at the
time of his death. The body arrived In
Tionests Friday evening accompanied by
his widow and two children. and his
brother Charles. The funeral party re-
paired to the home of G.. T. Anderson,
and at p. M, Oh Saturday, the funeral
services were held in the M. e. church,
conducted by Revs. W. o. Calhoun and
II. A. Bailey, followed by the interment
in Riverside Cemetery, the members Of
Tionests Lodge, No. 1863, /. o. o. F., of
which he was a member, having charge
of the services at the grave.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-10-27
The Normal Association Banquet.

One of the especially pleasing features
of institute week was a banquet given by
the Clarion Normal Association of Forest
county in w. r. G. hall, Thursday eve-
ming. The banquet was served by the
senior and junior classes of the high
school, assisted by Mrs. j. p. Grove,
Mrs. X. NJ. Herman, Mrs. w. G. Wyman,
Mrs. John Flick, Mrs. S. M. Henry and
Mrs. S. S. Sigworth, and was elegant in
all its appointments. The menu was as
follows:
Bouillon. Saltines. Olives.
Creamed Chicken in Timbales.
Escalloped Potatoes. Corn Croquettes.
Creamed Carrots. Bread and Butter.
Jelly. Fruit Gelatin.
Cabbage Salad. Waters.
Ice Cream. Cake. Coffee.
The decorations were in purple and
gold, the Normal's colors, and the tables
and hall presented very charming ap-
pearsnce. The favors were ice cream
cups in the form of large golden chrys-
anthemums tied with purple ribbon.
A. G. Brown, Esq, presided as toast
master. In witty and pleasing manner
he introduced the guest of honor, DR.. j.
George Becht, of the Clarion Normal,
who responded with speech character.
istic of Clarion's beloved principal.
Toasts also we're given by Prof X. b..
TeitricK, of Harrisburg, NJ. A. Carriuger,
Esq, Supt. d. w. Morrison and Z. f.
Ritchey. Esq.
The all pervading spirit Of the banquet
was loyalty to the Clarion Normal. Long
may she live aud may each succeeding
year be more successful than the last.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-10-27
Fire at Lickingyille.

The dwelling of Samuel II. Sigworth at
Lickingville, Pa, was destroyed by fire
about noon on Monday of this week. Mr..
Sigworth was making some gas connec-
tions in the building when the gas was
ignited, and before the flow could be
turned off almost the whole of the lower
story of the building was mass of flame
Scarcely any of the contents were saved,
the family escaping only with the cloth
ing they wore. When the gas ignited Mr..
Sigworth ran to the cellar to shut off the
supply and when he returned he was
severely burned about the face and head
in making his escape from the room,
which was all allame. A summer kitchen
adjoining the house was also burned, and
many windows in buildings on the oppo-
site side of the street we're broken by the
heat. The loss is estimated at about
81, 500, with insurance to the amount OF
1000.
This building was one eofLickingvilles
landmarks, 1t having many years ago
been occupied as store by the late Solo
mon SigwOrth, and stood on the corner of
the road leading from Newmansville to
Fryburg.
Latest report from Mr.. Sigworth is to
the effect that he will recover from his
burns, although they are quite severe.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-10-27
October Wedding Bells.
CoNNELLY-ROBINsoN.

CORNELIsf ROBINSON.
The marriage of Mr.. James J. Connolly
of Pittsburg. and Miss Martha Arletta
Robinson of Tionests. was solemnized at
the Presbyterian manse, Meadyille, Pa.
October 25, 1909. the pastor, Rev. w. B.
Irwin, officiating.
The foregoing paragraph will doubtless
prove pleasing surprise to many Tio-
nesta people. where the bride is so well
known and so universally esteemed.
The elimination of the pleasant relations
of the past year or more between these
worthy young people in happy union
was not unlocked for by their friends
here, but the time when 1t should be
consummsted was kept profound secret.
The bride has long been regarded as one
OF Tionestas noblest types of young
womanhood, whose splendid womanly
qualities of mind and heart have gained
tor her wonderfully large circle of
friends. and the gentleman who has won
her for his companion in life is surely to
be congratulated. Mr.. Connolly is one of
Pittsburg's wide awake. energetic busi-
ness men. where he is highly esteemed
by his acquaintances, and where the
worthy couple Will probably make their
home. Be that as it may, the very best
wishes of all our people for a most joyous
life journey goes with them.
EDwARDs-sMEARBAU
This morning, October q, 1909, at $3.50
o'clock, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Smearbaugh, a pretty marriage
was solemnized when their daughter,
Miss Josephine, became the wife of David
Henry Edwards, NJ. D., of Washington,
Pa. At the hour stated the contracting
parties, who were unattended, appeared
in the prettily decorated parlor and took
their place before bank of ferns, palms
and potted plants, and were there met by
Rev. II. A. Bailey, pastor Of the Tionesta
Presbyterian church, who performed the
ceremony, which was simple but besuti-
fully impressive and wholly unostenta-
tious. The bride was plainly but tastily
gowned in travelling suit. The guests
we're limited to the brides family and a
few of hers and the groom's immediate
relatives. The wedding break fast was
served in FIVE courses, and about one
hour was consumed in the discussion oi
the elegant repast, after which, midst q
shower OF godspeeds and we'll wishes the
happy couple took the ll:Ol train for a
wedding trip that shall include the cities
of Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, New
York and Philadelphia.
The bride was born and reared in Tio.
nesta, where she has ever enjoyed the
highest esteem of all, and where hel
popularity has been limited only by hei
circle of acquaintances. DR.. Edwards il
one of the leading physicians of the bust
ling city of Washington, Pa, where hi
enjoys an extensive practice, built up by
close and conscientious attention to his
profession, and where, after the first o
December, they will be at home to theil
friends. May good health and happiness
attend them all their days.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-10-27

oil market closed at $l.53.
is your subscription paidH
You can get it at Hopkins store. If
oil and gas leases, best form, for sale
at this office. If
"A. l.. Coyle, NJ. D., eye, ear, nose and
throat. Glasses fitted. Levi Building,
Oil City. If
See j. j. Landers when in need of
doors, windows, lumber or sh ingles.
Also samples of seven grades OF Paroid
roofing.
The Monarch Clothing Co. of Oil
City has splendid assortment of wom-
ems and misses long coats and new suits
at specially low prices. 2t
Fred Horner and Charles Deshner
while out hunting Monday got one of the
finest black bears that has been killed in
Forest county for some time.-Warren
Times.
Rev. Mr.. Brecht will hold commun-
ion services in the German Hill Mt. Zion
Lutheran church, on Sunday, Nov. l4th
at 10 o'clock a. IN. A cordial invitation is
extended to all.
WANTED -Une live man or lady to
represent us in each county. If you are
good one, call or write us at once.
Pittsburg Butler Realty Co., 2l2 Key
stone Bank Bldg, 4th Ave-, Pittsburg,
Pa. IL
-H.r, Lawrence our bes, thank.
for a basket of very licious eating ap-
pies from the farm, among which was
quantity of the old fashioned "Rsmbo,' "
the dandy of them all when it comes to
the eating of 'em.
Brick laying on the street paving has
begun and has progressed as far as the
Central House. If favored with good
weather the contractors expect to have the
brick laid as far down as Hilands street
by the end of the week,
TO prevent steam from settling or
your glasses when out of doors In
cold weather, rub both sides of the lenses
with soap, rub off with a soft cloth ant
polish with tissue paper r.-Woman''
Home Companion for November.
There will be called meeting of thu
Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian
church Immediately after prayer meeting
Thursday evening in W. K. G. hall. A
good attendance is earnestly requested as
matters of ofimportance are to be decided
The Monarch Clothing Co. of Oil CITY
has opened new store in Franklin, il
the Mattern block, 18th and Bufal'
streets. They are showing strong an'
pretty line OF women's coats, suits, furs
children's dresses and boys clothing. Z
Lewis Cook will start Is empty boat
to Pittsburg today, the property of Col
lins, Darrah Il Co., leaving five boats AM
three barges yet remaining at Nebraska
ia. Lawrence is preparing to run l
barges and the steamboat hull of tn
Nellie Hudson for the Forest Barge Co
of West Hickory. as soon as the stage Q
the river will permit.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-10-27
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Hopkins. Ad.
hammers. Ad.
Boggs & Buhl. Ad.
q VIM. b. James. Ad.
RObinson IL Son. Ad.
Nl City Trust Co. Ad.
Franklin Trust Co. Ad.
Smart &c Silberberg. Ad.
Asphalt Roofing Co. Ad.
W. II. Cropp. Executors Notice.
Monarch Clothing Go. Locals and Ad.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-10-27

The Treasury Department has lately
settled the question of the legality of
drawing bank checks below Sl.O0 by de-
Gliding that any person who has an account
in bank can draw on IL for any size
check they wish without violating the
law,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-10-27
Stoves

A full assortment of Coal, Wood,
Gas and Oil Heaters, Cook Stoves
and Ranges.
Every Reznor sold on II positive
guarantee to make more heat with
the same amount of gas than any
other stoves on the market.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-10-27
Guns,
Ammunition.

You will always find an assortment
Of Single and Double Barrel Shot
Guns. Rifles for ali sizes of game.
We make specially in ordering
any particular gun desired.
Ammunition for all popular cali.
bre guns.
The National tribune., 1909-11-25
C0mrade Coleman Dead.

There died In Washington Nov S, one
OF those comrades whose popularity
was undenied. and whose love of his
KIND was just as strong as the love
or that kind for him Capt, Philip
w. Coleman, late of Co. 1. 9Th Mich,
was a clerk in the United States PEN
sion Bureau for 40 years, and at the
time of his death held the position of
First Assistant Chief of the Bureau of
Review Prior to his appointment in
the service, Mr.. Coleman was a lawyer
OF great prominence and extraordinary
ability, having mind that was like an
intellectual ocean, the waves of which
touched the shore with every thought.
He was living upon a farm I'm Corunna
Mich. the homestead of his parents
when he enlisted. Sept. IT, 1861, and
was severely wounded at James Island,
3. e. In 1852. which resulted in the
amputation of his left arm. He was
so badly wounded thatthe surgean said
that 1t was no use to- give him addi-
| tional pain as he could not live Com
rade Coleman implored the doctor to
cut off his arm. II will live IL you do
he said, and he did live. In the same
engagement he had received other
wounds in his head. left side. and right
leg, and was suffering intensely, but he
held up the bleeding artery of his
arm with his right hand and insisted
upon the amputation, and the opera
| ton was performed. -r
Comrade COleman's, heart was as ten
der as a woman's. and he, had no vim
dictiyeness in his nature, which was
shown in the fact that many Confed.
crate veterans were his warm friends
He greatly loved young people, and en-
joyed all innocent amusemepts. He was
considered one of the best billiard play.
ers in the National Capital. and was q
fine roller skater, and his death was
really caused by fall received while
lndulSing in that amusement.
The funeral of Comrade Coleman was
marked by its simplicity. Mrs. BishoI
sang beautifully over the dead COM
lrade's casket, when We Shall See
Him Face to Face" The body was
borne to the grave by six one-armed
soldiers, which was comrade Coleman's
request, showing his sympathy for the
comrades who had suffered as he had
suffered.
Comrade Coleman's life, from the
cradle to the grave. was an epitaph
of the Bishop and Shepherd. He was
always prepared to give the reason for
the hope within him without weak
ness or fear, and he was prepared to
die. Interment was IA beautiful Ar
lington.
The National tribune., 1909-11-25

tfoA In throat, Painful to lie ON left side, Cold
Hands or Feet, Difficult Breathing. DrOpay,
around hearth If you have one or more of the
above symptoms, don't fail TO use DIR. Kinsman's .
Celebrated Heart Tablets which have made SO
many marvellous cures. Not a secret or .'patent"
medicine: One out of four has n weak or diseased
heart. Three-f0urths of these do not know Ii, and
thousands die who have been wrongfully treated
for the Stomsch, Lungs. Kidneys or Nerves.
Don't drop dead like hundreds of others when
DIR. Klnsmsn's Heart Tablets will cure you
The National tribune., 1909-11-25

ability and patriotic devotion TO the
principles OF the Grand Army of the Re-
public are unquestioned and unques-
tionabIe, this Post heartily favors the
election of Comrade John McElroy
Commander-in-Ch Chief of the Grand
Army of the Republic.
Unanimously adopted at regular
meeting of this Post. James Fl. Freer.
Post Adiutant;' Anthony Smith, Post
Commander
Commander Middleton, of Kit Car
son Post, 2, received the following in
dorsement. which was forwarded to The
National Tribune with the request that
it be published:
Whereas Kit Carson Post, 2, Depart
mcnt of the Potomac, Grand Army of
the Republic, has presented the name
of their highly esteemed comrade. Col.
John McElroy, for Chief
Of the G. A. r.; and,
Whereas the conspicuous and con-
tinuous and efficient service rendered by
Comrade McElroy during the 25 years
he has edited that splendid journal.
The National Tribune. has so endeared
him to the hearts of his comrades we
would be lacking in the chivalry char
acteristic of veterans of the civil w5r
were We to fail in embracing this op-
portunity of recording the gratitude
that is due Comrade McElroy; and We
hereby
Resolve, That Col. VIM. I. Curry
Post, IS, Department of Pennsylvania,
G. A. r., heartily indorse Comrade Nc
Elroy for Commander-in-Chief, we
knowing him to be WORTHY and his
cause just, and believing him to be emf
nently qualified because of his heroic
service during the civil war; his great
suffering for IS months in Southern
prisons; his high character; his COM
prehensive judgment; his untiring de-
votion, with good results, in behalf of
his comrades all over the land and :he
widows of those who fell in our holy
cause, and his almost unbounded ac-
ouantance with the puolic men of the
Nation, an acquaintance ever and al
ways exerted in the influence of his
comrades. For these and other equally
potential reasons Col. VIM. f.. Curry
Post gives its support to Comrade Nc
Elroy. and earnestly requests orr COM
rades to unite with Kit Carson Post and
as in that support.
Resolved, That copy Of this PRE-
amble and resolution be forwarded to
Kit Carson Post.
FRANCIS 7. Rankin, Adjutant; John
d. Worman, Commander"
The National tribune., 1909-11-25
A New Petition for Pensions.

Tho following petition will be pre-
sented to Congress just as soon as it
convenes: The petition states that the
petitioners, being citizens of the United
States and ex-soidiers Of the United
States Army, and participants in one
or more of the Indian wars named as
follows, to wit: The Campaigns against
Sioux, the Cheyenne and Arapahoes in
Kansas and the Indian Country in 1866
81, resulting in the destruction OF Black
Kettle and his allied band of Indian
Tribes; the Campaign in Utah, Wyo-
ming and Nebraska in 1S66-67, includ-
ing the massacre of Fetterman and his
command near Fort Phil Kearny; the
Campaign against the Sioux Indians in
Dakota and Wyoming, 1851, includ-
ing the massacre of Gen. Custer and
five troops of the 7th u. S. Cav; the
Modoc Campaign of 1878, including
the murder of Gen. Candy and the
Peace Commissioners: the Nez Perces
Campaign of 1877-78, where many cas-
ualties occurred; the Cheyenne and
Arapahoe Campaign of 1874 and out
break Of same Indians in 1888,
where considerable loss in casualties
was sustained; the Campaign against
the Apaches in Arizona and New Mex
leo, 1873 to 1886, and the Sioux Cam
at Wounded Knee, Oak. where many
casualties occurred; Bannock and Piute
Campaign, 1878; Snake and Sheepeater
Indians, 1879; Campaign against the
allied Indians, Oregon, in 1873, where
considerable losses were sustained. The
campaigns named with minor ones in
| termediately not named, 1t will be seen,
took place more than 43 and not less
| than 20 years ago, and involved long
and tedious marches and severe expos
| ure, requiring great vigilance and ac-
| ttvity, as the records OF the War De.
rartment will show; most of us are
broken in health from the exposure in
yolved in the service and weakened
from age: many of US have passed 20
years Of age, uniting us to successfully
earn support by manual labor. We
therefore petition the honorable Con-
gress of the United States to allow us
the benefits of the acts Of Congress ap.
proved June 81, 1880; May 9. 1900, and
the act of, Feb. g., 1907, and your peti.
TONERS will ever pray. Signed: Amos f
I Towne, James Clegg, Daniel w. Crane
Frank Schweigert, Louis E. Leach, A
4 A. Dresher. Robert ]. Cunningham
jeremiah Mccarthy. John Ii. Edge
Alexander McCrane, August Ganslaen
Jacob II. Jacobs, Richard Bar.
wis. Daniel C. Fletcher, Johr
Foley, Edward Camp. George Evans
VIM. o. Bolind. James T. Thomas. Chas
: Stein, Thomas S. Hoover, Edward
Young. Joseph Weber. Thomas Hurney
Israel W. Waterman, Geo. r. Gibney
John Fox, John d. Gates. Henry Wash.
ington, E. 8. Libby, Louis Rufell, Thos
: A. Bailey. Robert Henkle. VIM. Gar
yean. David o. Morrell, John Guthrie
Louis Lavitts. VIM. O'Grady, John L
Phillips, Thos. w. Elliott, Michael A
Quigley, Paul Dupres, Daniel Sullivan
a
Joseph Mcdonald. Alexander Snod.
grass. Emil c. Hoffman, David Street
James Clark, John Sivertsen, William
Jones. Henry c. Owen. James Weller
Michael Carter, Peter A. Tarrant, John
Bertram, George Anderson. Charles P
Brown, George p. Cross. Henry G. Da.
Vies. Louis Heibeck. VIM. ]. Kenney.
The National tribune., 1909-11-25
Mrs. Taft's Shopping.

Mrs. Taft has been spending few
days in New York City selecting her
wardrobe for the Winter season. She
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
w. Taft. The way that Mrs. Taft does
her shopping doesn't make it hard upon
her to any serious degree. She sits
comfortably in her parlor at the home
of her brother-in-law, and by phone
calls up the proprietors of the great
stores and tells them that she wants to
see silks and satins and yelvets, furs,
feathers and flowers, gloves and furbe-
lows of every description. She states
the purpose for which she wants them,
and the most beautiful examples of the
manufacturers are are Immediately
brought to the room in which she sits.
and she can try on shoes and gowns.
hats and coats to her hearts content
and under the very best conditions. as
we'll as the most trying, perhaps, and
Sc is probably better satisfied with what
she finally purchases. 1t Is not because
Mrs. Taft is too arstocratic to visit the
stores, because she really loves to go
about in them and see the pretty things,
but since her illness it has been neces-
sary for her to keep extremely quiet,
and it is thought best for her not to
tax her strength with regular shopping
trips, and this is why the mountain
comes to Mahomet"
The National tribune., 1909-11-25
Harrisburg, Pa, Nov. 16, 1909.


John McElroy, Washington, d. c.
, Dear Comrade: At the regular meet
ing of Gen. Alexander Hays Post. 3, De-
partment of Pennsylvania, the follow
ing resolution was unanimously adopt
ed:
Whereas the name of Gomrade John
McElroy has been proposed for Com
mander-in-C Chief; therefore, be it
Resolved by Cen Alexander Hays
Post, 8, Department of Pennsylvania,
G.. A. r.. That we most heartily indorse
the nomination of Comrade John Nc
Elroy, Past Commander, Department of
Potomac, Past Senior Vice Commander
in-Chief and editor of The National
Tribune, and we earnestly request our
Representatives at the National Encamp-
ment to use all honorable means to
bring about his election"
So many comrades reconded the reso-
luton that L am satisfied that if Hays
Post is any criterion of your popularity
| you will be unanimously elected when
the matter is definitely decided. Fine
addresses were made by Past Com
manders Grav, Phipps, Hill and other
comrades, and among the visitors was
lChaplain-in-Chief Spence, who also
spoke in your favor.
Truly yours in F., c. and L.,
Walter Morris.
The National tribune., 1909-11-25
YOUR HEART

Does 1t FIutter, Palpitato OF
Skip Beats? Have you Short.
ness OF Breath, Tenderness,
Numbness OF Pain in left side,
Dizziness, Painting Spells.
Spots before eyes, Sudden
Starting In sleep. Nervous
ness, Nightmare, Hungry or
Weak SPELLS, Oppressed Feel
The National tribune., 1909-11-25

Theo. L. Steward, Dayton, Ohio:
Dear Sir and Comrade: Here's 10
you for Commander-in-Ch in 1910.
and Chattanooga, Tenn, for 1911 En-
campment"
The National tribune., 1909-11-25

Col. J. S. Walker, Adjutant- General
and Quartermaster of the ex-Prisoners
of War Association: 81 am for you and
have been for years fer you for Gem
mauder-in-Chief. and will use all my
influence towards securing that honor
for you. Go in to win. and don't be any
mans second choice
The National tribune., 1909-11-25

e. L. Lybarger. House of Represent
Iatives, General Assembly of Ohio, War
rem, Ohio: "It is a source of great
satisfaction to me to know that there
are so many Grand Army Posts In
dorsing yod for Commander-in-Ch Chief
assure you that there is no one I
would rather see elected than yourself.
should not be surprised if it We're
made unanimous when the time comes.
You certainly deserve it."
The National tribune., 1909-11-25

W. L. Donaehy, Lewisburg, Pa: 81
note COmrade McElroy's name men,
toned for Commander-in-Ch Post
SO. of Lewisburg. will heartily indorse
that. and 1 think all old soldiers who
read The National Tribune will say:
Amen; may he be the winner
The National tribune., 1909-11-25

A. Fl. Reid, Glencoe, Mimi, says that
he has been for long time "ardently
in favor of John McElroy for Com
mander-in-Ch of the Grand Army
of the Republic
The National tribune., 1909-11-25

d. ]. Sweet, Co. c. 141st Pa, Towan-
da, writes: Il commend you for the
valuable work you are doing in the in
terest of the ex-soldiers. and 1 say three
cheers for you for the next Command
er-in-Chief. You will have no opposi-
ton, l predict"