The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-11-24

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An entertainment and box social will
be given this Wednesday evening, be-
ginning at 1880 o'clock, In the Washing
ton school house, Harmony township, by
the Allender and Washington schools.
All are cordially invited.
"A party of hunters consisting of Rev.
Mr.. Price, Henry Wagner, Jacob Sutter
and Earl Evarhart killed large two
pronged buck out toward Hem lock creek
last Friday. A ball from Mr.. Everharts
rifle brought down the deer.
What will make nicer Christmas
present than an exquisite piece of fancy
work, half dozen ndkerchieis, a piece
Of hand-embroidered linen, or a dainty
apron? All of which you will find at the
bazaar, in Bovard's hall, Dec. Sd.
The Endeavor Society OF the Presby.
terian church will give pie social at Re-
lief Corps hall Friday evening of this
week, at 1880 o'clock. The ladies will
kindly bring the pies and the gentlemen
are expected to call and buy them. Don't
forget the hour.
-Ifyou are thinking of making your
sell or some one else Christmas present
OF a package Of handsomely engraved
calling cards, box of initiated stationery
or the like, now is the time to place your
order. The REPUBLICAN Office Is the
place to get them.
Following is the list of letters lying
uncalled for in the Tionests. Pa, post
office for week ending November "a, 1909:
w. II. Guignon, Mr.. Geo. M. Lehman, G.
E. ID. s. KNOX, deceased, p. M.
M. A. MORGAN, Assistant.
Our townsmen, s. M. Henry, was last
week appointed guardian of Carmen,
Jetty l.. and Loren j., the three minor
children Of the late John W. Kahle, of Oil
City, by the Venango county court. Their
share of the real and personal property of
the estate amounts to sl1 900 each.
We will have a combination of eclipse
of the moon and Thanksgiving day about
the same time this month. Thanksgiving
day comes on the % aud the next night
there will be an eclipse of the moon. The
only trouble is that 1t starts in early in
the morning and will be all over while
most OF us are asleep.
Mrs. Henderson, relict o t the late j.
j. Henderson of Clarington, Pa, died at
the family home on Monday of last week,
and the funeral was held on Wednesday
following. The deceased had for many
years resided in that community, and
was universally esteemed for her many
good qualities of mind and heart.
"A number of friends and neighbors
formed wood chopping party at the
home of Mrs. j. H.. Dickrager, of Hick-
ory Township, last Saturday and large
supply of wood was cut and hauled to the
house. Mrs. Dickrager, desires to thank
the good people for their kind help.
"Frends in need are friends indeed"
C. f. Rodda, the artistic painter and
decorator, has rented the office building
formerly occupied by V. d. Foreman as
tailoring shop, and is putting in stock
of paints, oils and wall paper. Mr.. Rodda
is prepared to do al work in his line and
his stock of material is Of best quality, so
that patrons may be assured the finest
workmanship at the lowest living prices.
The Foster Oil Co., composed of Tio-
nesta and West Hickory parties, seem to
have good we'll in their No. on the |
Strain farm, two miles west of Fsgundus,
on the road to Nelltown. The we'll was
shot Thursday and after being pumped
few hours made a fine showing. The oil |
is found in the third sand at about $50
feet. A power is being installed this
week and drilling will be continued on
the lease.
Thursday last was veritsble winter
day, and about the first that we've had so |
far. Snow to the depth of TO s inches
fell in the forenoon and remained pretty
well along toward Saturday noon, when
the sun and balmy south wind licked it |
up in short time. Snow, like the buffalo |
of the plains and the deer of our native |
forests, is becoming such rarity in these
parts that its really worthy of more than
a mere mention.
The brick paving Is now down be-
yond the REPUBLICAN office, and like the
other selfish people in front of whose
property the job is completed, we're
breathing easier. The curb and concrete
foundation is finished as far out as A. b.
Kelly's home and il is hoped to have the
brick laid before real winter overtakes
the contractors, a consummation devoutly |
to be wished. Messrs. Anderton 81 Put
nam have been wonderfully favored with
weather conditions so far.
tract yesterday for lathing and plsstering
the interior of the new Commercial Bank
building. There was considerable COM
petition for the work, as it is of sufficient
to be worth while. There
will be between 5000 and 5000 square
yards of plsstering. All of it has to be
done in the best possible manner. Mr..
Meader will commence the work as soon
as the contractors are ready. 1t will take
him in the neighporhood of three months
to finish. Herald, Goth.
Lewis Songer the blacksmith Is max
ing rifle that is something out of the
ordinary. Mr.. is fine mechanic and
has the equipment to do fine jobs. The
steel portions. barrel, trigger and sights