The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-10-13

the charge at New Brighton, Pa, which
Is said to be one of the strongest church.
es in the conference. He will move his
family to that place this week
Curtis Proper has entered the Uni
versity of Pittsburg and taken up the
study Of dentistry. The Pittsburg Dis.
patch of Saturday contained this mention
OF his prominence in athletic affairs:
"Curtis Proper, who starred on w. Il US
track team last year, has entered the local
university. The addition of Proper will
greatly strengthen the Pitt track team. as
he has won high honors in the 220-yard
dash and other events. 1t is very probs-
BILE that he will join the football squad in
a couple of days"
C. W. Brady Of Starr was a friendly
caller at the REPUBLICAN Office Friday
George raised good crop of wheat the
past season, but when he came to the
threshing process he found that rats had
burrowed into the sheaves and cut the
heads of the wheat well nigh all Off. He
says his barn Is over-run with the ro-
dents, and while he has tried about every
known plan of ridding them out they
still have the upper hand about his prem
ises, and are mighty hard thing to cope
with.
Mrs. Nancy Shields, an aged resident
of Barnett township, died Friday at her
home at Clarington. She is survived by
two sons and one daughter, namely:
Hon. VIM. d. Shields, Samuel Shields
aud Miss Jennie Shields, all of Claripg-
ton. The funeral was held Sunday. A.
]. Maze, sDother old resident OF Barnett
township, died Sunday night at his home
at Cooksburg. The funeral was held
Tuesday. We are without further par
ticulars or facts for a more extended no.
tice of the lives of either of these aged
residents.
w. P. Dechant, of Clarion, who until
recently conducted a tailoring shop here,
has been troubled since boyhood with an
injury to his left leg, above the knee, and
of late 1t has been giving him a great
deal of trouble. Monday he went to the
Kane hospital for an operation, which
may mean the smputation of the limb,
but this his physician had hopes might
not be necessary. His friends here will
sympathize with him and wish him a
speedy recovery. Mrs. Dechant and
children were in Clarion over Sunday
and she is preparing to move their
household goods to that place.
Last Saturday being the birthday OF
Mrs. Adam Sibble of German Hill, her
children planned surprise party for her
which was very pleasant event indeed.
The day was perfect for an outdoor
gathering and the table was spread under
the trees in the orchard. After bounti-
ful repast and social time which
was enjoyed by all, the party repaired to
the house and listened to music and con-
gratulatory remarks. Among those pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. James Howe, Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Howe, Mrs. Nettie Brady
and Mrs. ]. r. Miller, of Scotch Hill
Mrs. Geo. E. Burhenn, Mrs. G. Burhenn
Mrs. John Dice, Mrs. Henry Sibble and
Mrs. Thos. Sibble, of German Hill; and
Rev. w. o. Calhoun of Tionesta.
1t was the pleasure OF Mrs. Archibald
B. Kelly and Mrs. Susan H. May Sharpe
of Tionests, to entertain the members of
the Tidioute Chapter of the Daughters oI
the American Revolution at luncheon
and for the opening meeting of the Chap
ter for the year 19O9.l9lO at the palatial
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Kelly, on Tues
day, October 18th, from eleven q. IN. until
four o'clock. AS it was the first meeting
of the Chapter ever held in Tionesta, an
unusual interest was taken in the event
and most cordial reception was extend
ed to the representatives from Tidioute,
Warren, Corydon, Clarendon, Oil City
and Franklin. Luncheon was served at
noon, and at two o'clock, the Regent,
Mrs. Charlotte Cummings, of Tidioute,
opened the meeting. After the business
part a most interesting program was
given, during which our gifted young
singer, Mr.. Francis W. Gill, rendered
two solos, to the pleasure of all present.
1t was most appropriate that Mr.. Gill
consented to sing, as he is OF Revolu-
tionsry stock, being a descendant of
General Francis Marion. At present
Tionesta has but three members of the
D. A. r.. but several applications have
been made and it will not DO long until
large number of the names of the women
of our town may be enrolled in this grand
organization. Sixty guests enjoyed the
reception.