The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-08-14
Murder and Suicide.


found in their home short distance from
Knox, Clarion county, yesterday morn
ing by Reuben whiting, pumper.
That woman and girl, who were mother
and daughter, had been murdered by
Dearolph, who had then committed sui
eide, was evident from the condition of
the bodies. A heavy monkey wrench, a
shotgun and revolver had been used to
kill Mrs. Dearolph. Two shots from the
revolver had been fired into the body of
the girl and the suicide was by means of
rubber hose detached from stove In a
room adjoining where the murders had
been committed. It's thought the tragedy
was enacted Friday night, as that is the
last time any of the family had been seen.
Several weeks ago Asa Heath, of
Hunter Run found package containing
some footwear, on the road between Tio-
have by calling at his house, describing
the property and paying for this notice.
Daniel Creswell, Jr.. of Little Tio-
nesta, killed black rattlesnake Friday,
which measured nearly four feet and car
ried fourteen rattles. He was hunting
the cows aud while going through the
berry patch below his home the snake
struck at him, but he escaped the blow
by quick jump backward.
The public road leading down the
river to the mouth OF Little Tionesta
creek, which has been neglected for
many years on account of not having
been in general use, will be put in good
shape again. Work on the road was be-
gun yesterday morning. A great deal of
the work is being donated by interested
parties. This will make a delightful
drive when the road is made safe for
travel.
Joseph Gay, of Olean, N. Y, en-
ployed rs a freight conductor on the river
branch of the P. X. r., was thrown to
the floor of his caboose by the sudden ap-
pication of the air brakes near Hickory
late Saturday night. His arm was broken
above the wrist, but he remained in
charge OF his own train, arriving in Oil
City with it early Sunday morning, be-
fore he received surgical attention. He
returned home Sunday.
Our vetetan friend, John Agnew, of
Clarlngton, was among our callers on
Tuesday OF this week. "Uncle John" is
past eighty years OF age, but still hale and
hearty, and his annual visits are always
occasions of Joy to the editor, not alone
for the dollar which he brings, but as
well for the interesting line of reminis-
cent history with which he is familiar
and in the telling of which he is master.
-Bronkville Republican.
What is said to have been very un-
common occurrence happened at the farm
of Hamilton Webber. living three miles
from Troy Center, on the Guys Mills
road, when mare owned by him gave
birth to a colt on which there was not a
colored hair, the animals coat being
perfectly white.-TItusvile Herald That
being the case it is doubtless the first oc-
currence of the kind on record, and the
colt wovld no doubt be a drawing card
for any exhibition.
Our townsman, Philip Emert, has re-
ceived the announcement of the marriage
of his daughter, Miss Iva, to Mr.. Law
renee Miller, on August lst, at Buffalo,
N. Y. where both reside, Rev. Mr..
BONNER officiating. They will make
their home in Buffalo, where the groom
is protitably employed, The bride is q
native Tionesta girl, where she has many
friends who will join in extending con-
gratulations and we'll wishes to her and
to the lucky man who succeeded in win
ming her as life partner.
Geo. F. Watson returned from his
western trip Saturday. accompanied by
Mrs Watson, who had spent the past two
months with her daughter, Mrs. w. A
Shewman at Milwaukee,, Oregon. He re-
ports a wonderful Improvement in al
| lines of business throughout the western
country, far beyond anything he has ever
before known. Farmers are happy over
the prospects of immense crops to bt
harvested this season, while the lumber
ing interests are flourishing wonderfully
every mill and plant which he visited be-
ing run to its fullest capacity.
-Marienville's "old home week" be-
gins next Monday, 10Th inst, and extends
over the entire week. The citizens of the
| kn bot nj frianho and m Va
ones, two, shall have royal welcome
and good time when they come back
and to that end have been preparing fol
a big turnout of former residents. Many
amusements have been arranged for the
entertainment of those who can m axe i
suit to he present, and it doesen't matter
how big the crowd, all will be made to
feel "at home" the minute they strike thu
town, and will be expected to stay the
week out. "Buckwheat Day." which
accurs on Thursday will likely be th,
big day of the week for which specia
program has been arranged, although
every day will be feature in itself. 81
lay aside few days and accept the in
vtaton to meet old-time friends in tn,
busting town.
Homer Ball who was formerly resi-
dent of Oil City and engaged in the livery
and hack business, was down from En-
deavor yesterday. For some years b,
has been carrying the mail and express
between West Hickory and Endeavo
aud maintaining back line. Through
combination of liberal patronage and tn,
improvement of the highway under Stat
supervision, he has reached apoinL wher
he Intends to install an automobile servic
and bought the car at the Eclipse Truck
Co. sale in Franklin erday. Will
Homer is waiting for trade between train
he spends his time in fishing. He ha
not broken any records personally bu
reports that Mr.. Sutley, an oil wei
driller, caught bass last week tina