The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-02-07
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around the girth 81 inches. The weight
of the egg was five ounces. If any poul-
try fiend can beat this egg-without the
use ofa fork or an egg bester-we'd like
him to produce the goods.
Daniel Cresswel, the young son of
Daniel Cresswell, of Little Tiouesta, suf-
fered severe injury to his face last
Thursday while chopping down tree.
As the tree went down limb few back
and struck him In the face, tearing The
right side of his nose very badly. DR..
Bovard, who repaired the injuries,
found IL necessary to sew the nose back
to its place.
William Hoffman and his brother
Lowrey we're sentenced by Judge Girls
we'll at franklin Saturday to three and
two -and-a-hslf years, respectively, in the
penitentiary for completely in the burn
ing of the barn of Lewis Hoffman, an
other brother. This was the minimum,
the maximum being IL yesrs. All the
parties are we'll known resident farmers
of Irwin township, VenaDgo county.
There will be four ecllpses this year.
One of these will be a total eclipse, oc-
curing April II, In the middle and east
ern portions of the country. Another
total eclipse of the sun will occur on Oct.
10 and will be visible as partial eclipse
only in the south eastern portion of the
country. The people of Central and
Northern New York will not be treated
to either OF these sights. A partial eclipse
will take place on April l. and the other
on September rs.
Some miscreant forced an entrance to
the Redbsnk telephone exchange last
Satu rdsy night by breaking the lock on
the door In the lower hall. The thief
robbed small bank, but didn't get rich
on the proceeds, as only ten cents had
been left In the bank when the exchange
was closed. Ordinarily a considerable
sum in small change was kept in the
bank at night. The thief seemed to be
familiar with the premises and knew
where to find the bank.
Thomas Tucker, who conducts store
at Trunkeyville, was arrested Friday at
the instance of pure food agent G. NJ
Pelton. of Youngsvile, charged with
selling oleomargarine without license
The information was made before Squire
G. A. Randall, of Tionesta, and Constable
l.. L. Zuver went up to serve the papers
When brought before Squire Randall
Friday afternoon, Mr.. Tucker waived a
hear ring and entered bail 10 the sum of
$500 for his appearance at February court
The building burned at Cooper Tract
recently was the old Office building of
Melvin, Walker, Shannon & Co., which
had been purchased by ]. J. Haight and
additions built and improvements made
to fit 1t tor a dwelling. 1t was occupied
by Frank BLY, at the time Of the fire, and
the fire originated from stove pipe thst
was not properly adjusted. Gasoline had
nothing to do with the origin of the fire
or the burning of the building. Mr.. Bly's
loss on household goods was about $500,
and Capt. Haights loss about $500 on the
building. No insurance. Sheffield OBJ
server.
The revival meetings which began
last week at Nebraska, continue with un-
absted interest. The attendance is very
good, 1t being found necessary to use
extra chairs for seating. A number OF
sleighing parties have been present from
Kellettville and Tionesta. The pastor,
Rev. W. S. Burton, has secured the SER
vices of L. o. Brown, of Franklin, a
rapid black board artist, who will be with
him the balance of this week. Preceding
the sermon each evening Mr.. Brown
gives a talk which he illustrates in an
interesting manner. A deep spiritual
interest Is manifest in all the meetings
and much good is being accomplished
The chief of police of Kane received a
message few days ago from Ansonia.
Connecticut, asking for a description of
and information concerning Adam Ruth,
probably the biggest all-round crook and
liar this country has known for genera
ton back. His last penitentiary sentence
was from Smethport, Mexican county,
where he plead guilty to getting money
under false pretense from the father of
one OF the missing boys near Kane some
two years ago, Ruth claiming he knew
where the boy was and would bring him
home for $25, which the father paid. The
culprit was recently released from the
"pen," and II is evident he is again in
trouble.
Mrs. Nancy Barnett Elder, relict of
the late Rev. DR.. Elder, former pastor of
the Presbyterian church of Clarion, died
at the home of her son DIR. John w. FL
der, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jan 26,
1912. She was aged nearly 70 years.
Very many friends throughout Clarion
county will long cherish the memory of
this excellent woman, whose sweet dis
position, earnest Christian character, and
unselfish devotion to the cause ofhuman-
ity and tbs work of her husband during
his extended ministry, will ever remain
as sweet benediction with those who
knew her. Her remains were brought
back to Clarion and laid to rest beside
those of her revered husband.
From late issue of the Parsons, w.
Va, Democrat we note tha, our friend
aud former Tionesta boy, James Ii. HUI
ings is still following his natural bent for
inventing things. Here is his latest:
"Mr. James Hulings, of this city, who is
the inventor of many useful articles, has
gotten out an automatic gas shut off,