The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-05-24
POrkey.

dangerous condition OF the property here
aud surrounding country from forest
fires that were showing smoke from all
directions. On Thursday of last week a
fire started on the hill east of here where
T. d. Collins is clearing farm and 1t
ran with great rapidity and the high
wind took ii across the creek near Hast
ings and caused the Forest Chemical
company and Capt. Haight hard fight to
subdue the flames. But by great tact and
good judgment the men got it completely
extinguished in spite of the dry condi-
tions that existed at that time. This
same fire travelled up the creek and back
over the hill causing no small amount OF
concern to the people having property in
its possible path, until Monday of the
past week it crossed Blue Jay creek aud
devoured some chemical wood for the
Forest Company. A. d. Goal at Lynch
lost two rigs, and the South Penn Oil Co.
lost one near Blue Jay creek. Near
Cooper Station over the hill was a lot of
chemical wood that was cut by Brown of
May but was prevented from romoy-
ing the same by the late j. NJ. Clspp two
years ago. This wood was licked up by
the fire and made the best kind of fire.
The rain that followed was a very well
come thing and by some appreciated as a
blessing from the Creator. Collins camp
was in great danger just before the rain
but the fire at that point was soon put out
after the shower.
The S. Il T. freight had a wreck near
Hastings on Saturday evening on its re-
turn from Sheffield. In the train were
two cars loaded with the mill machinery
and connections from Henry's Mill going
to Kellettville, and when the last car
mentioned struck the frog at the log
switch going up into the woods the car
left the main track and went up the hill
switch. OF course the result was spilled
condition of things right then and there.
| The passengers on the passenger train
were transferred to box car loaded with
gas engine aud its trimmings and the
baggage also was stored in this crowded
car. The people enjoyed the trip and did
not suffer one bit from the cold while in
the train. The car was all right only a
| little bit inconvenient for the ladies who
were obliged to get ON and off There are
lot of good things we enjoy in these
woods that outsiders never get taste of
and every event has its humorous side.
We were in this last trip and saw a lot of
fun although the accomm odations were
very slight.
Mrs. Merle Maze of Warren, who lost
her husband in Virginia, was the guest of
relatives here last week, and after her
departure from here Record Keeper E.
4. Downey received a check for her
claim against the X. q. T. NJ. for the
policy held by her husband, who was a
Maccabee in good standing at the time of
his death. 1t pays to keep your assess
ments paid up so ifsnything should hap
pen your benefciaries will get what is
due them.
Thomas Miller has bought himself
bike and will walk to his work sitting
down hereafter, which will be a great i'm
provement oyer the old method of walk
ing, we are told. He can board with his
family and do the work.
Victor Hendrickson of Kellettville was
up to Minister on Sunday and gave a
very good exhortstion from the Psalms.
We are glad to see this young man get
along so good and hope he presses on and
on.
Miss Valgean McCauley of Sheriff and
Mamie Merchant of Kellettville we're
guests of friends in the village on Sun
day last.
Peter Woodard is wearing the smile
that wont wash off on account of the
arrival of fine little baby at his place
about nine days ago.
Miss Leona Thomadson of Henry's
Mill spent Sunday with her sister Nellie,
who is working for the Miller family at
this place. We are pleased to say that
Mrs. Miller is improving as fast as can he
expected since her return from the hos
pital at Warren.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin and two daughters
of Russell City spent couple OF days
last week with Mr.. and Mrs. Littlefield.
George, the dog left here by the Slower
family at Minister, made a visit to Cherry
Grove and on his return began getting
cross and bit dog belonging to Justin
Luse and horse belonging to John Ben
nett. He then tried to eat Mr.. Bennett,
who had an exciting time but won the
battle, after which both dogs we're killed.
Leonard Spicer of Barnes was visitor
here on Sunday.
Walter Slocum, Maurice Burdick and
another young man of Henry's Mill were
guests of the Thomas Miller family on
Sunday for few hours.
George Blum was up from his work at
Kellettville to spend Sunday with his
family.
Mac Spencer is moving into the house
lately vacated by the VIM. Heasley fam
lily, who moved to Whig Hill. This is a
nice location for Mac, and his friends are
rejoicing with him in this his first house
keeping.
The crane and other tools for hoisting
the stones for the new bridge over Porkey
run are here and the work will soon be
under way to erect new crossing which
is much needed there. They will also
put in one at Welsh hollow.
The j. Fl. Kinch family have purchased
a driving horse and now are in shape to
travel when they want to go.
John Littlefield, who has been crippled
with rheumatism, is beginning to get out