THE FOREST REP1 3LICAN. WEDNESDAY, DECK' it 21, 18!8. BOROUGH OFFICERS. Burgess.-K. r. Heath. , o Cbu'cff.n-.-Jospph Morgan S. t iU- boraM. Wi ' .smeiu bangli. J. r. Dalo. W. v. j I,,,,. jns.D. Davis, L. J. Hopkins. vf the react C. A. Handall, S, ,ey. 'iHtableH. 8. CanAeld. illectorV. V. Amslor. .Vcnoot Directors U. W. Ho1onian, u Agnow, W. A. Urovo, Q. Jamioson, J. C. Soowdon, Patrick Joyco. FOREST COUNTY OFFICERS. Member of Congress- W. C. Aunold. Member of SenateVftt. II. II ydf.. Assembly-i. E. Wknk. iWdent Judge-W. M. Lisdsey. . woeiate Jurfe-Jos. A. Nahii, A. J. MoCray. iVe(Mrr James H. Fones. Vo Aotiotory , Register Jc Recorder, tc. John H. Robkrthon. , .VArr.-FltSK P. WALKER. ' Cbmmwioner W. M. Coon, C. M. Whiteman, Herman Blum. Cxwnty Superintendent E. E. Stitzin- District Attorney-. I. '"', Jury Ctoirt?iiM'onei J. carfkn- TKa,GK0.1.SHIKUS. County Surveyor J. D. UAV'8' Cbroner-DR. J. W. Morrow. County wWom-M. E. Abbott, J. R. Clark, R. J. I'Lynn REGULAR TERSM OF COURT. Fourth Monday of February. Fourth Monday of May. Last Monday of August. Third Monday of November. BUSINESS DIRECTORY mjONESTA LODUE, No. 3G9, 1. 0. O. F. 1 Moots ovoryTuosday oveniiig, in Odd Fellows' Hall, Partridge building. X)REST IjO DUE, No. W.A.O.U. W V Meetsevory Friday evening in A.O.U. W. Hall, Tloiicsta. ASHINGTONCAMP. No. 420. P. O. H. of A., moots every Saturday o e lng in A. O. U. W. Hall, Tionesta. TAPTTtiEORO E STOW POST No. '274 Lf U. A. R. Meets 1st and M Mjnto ovenlng in each month, in A. O. U. w. Hall, I'ionesta. iriAPT. GEORGE STOW CORPS, No. U 137, W. R. C, moets first -and third Wednesday evening of each month, in A. O. U. W. hall, Tionesta, Pa. i "ONESTA TENT, No. 164. K. O. T.' ...M., meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday evening In each month in A. O. U. w. hall Tionesta, Pa. P.M-CLAKTTO-AT.LAw7 and District Attorn ky. Olllco, cor. of Im and Bridge Strocts, Tionesta, 1 a. Also agent for a number of reliablo Fire Insurance Confpnnles. T. f'RITCa?t6Rney Tionesta, Pa. B. SIGGINS, M. V., Physiolun, Surgeon A Druggist, . TIONESTA, VI J W. MORROW. M. D., Phvsiolan. Surgoon A Dentist. Ofileo and Residence tliree doors north oP Hotel Agnew, Tionesta. Professional calls promptly responded to at all hours. LD. nOWMAN, M. D., riiysician A Surgeon, TIONESTA, PA. Oflloe in building formerly occupied by Dr Nason. Call promptly responded to. night or day. Residence opposito Hotol Aguew. DR. J. C. DUNN, PHYSICIAN AND SURG iON. Ofllco over Heath. C Killiner's store, Tionesta, Pa. Professional calls prompt ' responded to at all, hours of day or ' ' . . Residence East side Elm St., 3d ove Jail building. LTOTEIj AGNEW, IX C. F. WEAVER, Proprietor. This hotol, formerly the Lawronco. House, has undergone a complete qhango, and is now furuished with all the mod ern improvements. Heated and lighted throughout with natural gas, bathrooms, hot and cold water, etc. The comforts of guests nover neglected. CENTRA I LL HOUSE, j H. W. HORNIflt, Proprietor. Tionsota, Pa. This is the mostcentrally located hotol in tho place, and has all the modorn improvements. jo-pains win annvnft tf malm It nleOMiint StDnOinOT U 1' J 'I. ut ...v " f . i nlace for the travelimr public. First class Livery in connection. FREST HOTEL, . West Hickory, Pa. ' Jacob Bondor, Proprietor. This hotol has but recently been eomploled, is nice ly furnished throughout, and offers the finest and most comfortable accommoda tions to guests and the traveling public. Rate's reasonable. pHIL. EMERT FANCY BOOT A SHOEMAKER. Shop in Waltors building, Cor. Elm and alnut stroots, Is prepared to do all Kinds of custom work from tho finest to the coarsest nn l BinrilHtf'1'h liin ii'"rl' to ve per-Xatten- tion civel rea sonable. T F. ZA1IRINGER. i. PRACTICAL WATCH-MAKER and Jeweler of 25 years' experience, is prepared to do all work in his line on short notice and at reasonable prices. Always guarantees satisfaction. Watch es, Jowolry, Ac, ordered for parties at the lowest possible figure. A Will bo found in the building next to Keeley Club Room. x jyRENZO FULTON. Manufacturer of and Dealer In HARNESS, COLLARS, BRIDLES, And all kinds of HORSE FURNISHING GOODS. TIONESTA. PA. Fred. Grettcnberger GENERAL BLACKSMITH & MACHINIST. All work portiiining to Machinery, En 'ginos, Oil Well Tools, Gas or Water, Fit tings and Ooncral Klacksmithing prompt ly done at Low Rates. Repairing Mill Machinery given spocial attention, and atisfaction guaranteed. Shop in rear of and just west of the naw nouHo, Tiuiouto, l'a. Your patronage solicited. FRED. GRETTENBERGER. S. H. HASLET & ' 'iGENERAl. MERCHANTS, Fiirnituro Dealers, -AND HTA! IUNDERTAKERS, TIONESTA. PENN. C. M. ARNER & SON, Fire, Life and Accident Ins ura nce Agents REAL STATE BROKEBS, TIONESTA, PA. i'oiiiluiuir Ki'r'cnlcd. A Mr In. North American. - - $ 9,686,808.08 Eoyal, - - - 7,454,943.11 Hartford, - - ' 10,004,697.55 Orient, - - 2,215,470.92 Phill'a Underwriters, - 15,609,932.32 Titles examined and "Briefs" prepared. Farms, wild lands, houses and lots for salo or rent. Particular attention paid to the collection of rents, interest, Ac. Also to the proper assessment of lands and payment of taxes. Leasing and salo of oil -and gas lands a special ty. Church and Hubbnlh School. Presbyterian Sabbath School at 9:45 a. m. : M. E. Sabbath School at 10:00 a. m. Preaching in M. E. Church overy Sab bath evening by Rev. R. A. Huzza. Preaching in the F. M. Church every Sabbath evening at the usual hour. Rev! F. W. Mcollatid, Pastor. Services in the Presbyterian Church every Sabbath morning and evening, Rev. J. V. McAninch officiating." Tho regular meetings of the W. C. T. U. are hold at tho headquarters on tho second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. LOCAIi AND MISCELLA NE0US. "jy.'W't. jyNfshc FancyTWshes at Heath A Killmor's. -Tiiis is the shortest day of tho year. Hopkins soils the clothing and shoes. Amslcr sells the fruits and vegoUbles New jewelry at Milos A Armstrong's. Hopkins soils tho shoes and rubber goods. - It No paper from this office next week. Santa Claus headquarters at Hentli A Killmor's. It Buy your Christmas enndios at Am sler's. 2t Ladies' fleecy lined hoso at Miles A Armstrong's. It See those elegant gold pins at Heath A Killiner's. 2t The third lot of storm coats in at Hopklna store this week. It Fine concort to-morrow evening at Aruiory Hall. Go and enjoy a good treat. That open wintor that so many poo ple predicted must have been frozen up. Later. It's opened again. --Christmas comes next Sunday. Mon day will be tho day generally celebrated. May it be a joyful time to you. Heath A Killmer liavo an elegant display, of toilet cases, toilet articles of all kinds and their line of perfumes can't bo beat. Go and see It John Bush trapped a fox yesterday and succeeded in bringing tho varmint in alivo. He will koep it if the fox is salisfiod and don't "kick tho bucket." ' Morchant Chas. S. Lcocli, of Marion- villo, has our thanks for a 'neat calendar for MJ!t, an annual reminder tht Mr. Leech is ono of the wido-awake mercan tile men ot the county. '. List of lottors remaining uncalled for in the Tionesta, Pa., post offieo, for the week ending December 21, 1808: Mr. E. L. Snyder, C. B. Strong, C. A. Craft. . D. S. Knox, P. M. -WANTED To buy, about 10 to 15 million tract, nice hemlock timber. Part cash, balance 6, 12 and 18 months. Par ticulars, address, M. H. Dean, 3t N. Clarendon, Pa.- Thore will bo a dimo social at Jas. G. Carson's, W. Hickory, Pa., Thursday evening, Dec. 22. Everybody invited to como and bririg a dime and a load pencil. , Josephinb Carson. -One of the attractive and interesting features ef the coming earners' institute to be hold here will be the public mar riage of one of Forest county's nicest young couples. The wedding is Looked for Friday evening,. January 0th. Emma, the sixteen-year-old daugh ter of Mr. a.nd Mrs. Wash Lyons, djed at the homo of her parents, on Fleming Hill, Harmony township, on Monday morning last. Her disease was consump tion, from which she had suffered for several months. --Tho dwelling house occupied by Sammy Carson at West Hickory, caught fire from a defective Hue on Saturday af ternoon last, and would have burned to the ground but for the prSmpt action of some of tho citizens in subduing tho flames. Little damage was done. Reck, Cooper & Co., brought in an other nico well on their Tuba Run lease Monday. This makes the seventh well on this lease without a dry holo. Tho Tionesta people interested in the lease at Henry's Bond struck the third well last week, which shows up for a fair pump er. The holiday trado at F. Walters A Co.'s millinery store has been remark ably good this season, but thore is still ' a large and elegant line of goods left and tho prices on millinery, ladies' and in fants' wear, faucy goods, toilet articles, etc., is so low that all can afford to buy. Call and see It Amslor never was so woll equipped to meet Christmas shoppers as he is this year, with everything necdfuL for tho family from youug'jst to -oldest. His fruits, vegetables, confections, toys, and 'the like are of the choicest variety, and no fancy price either (HI early, Christ inas is almost liere. . TheC. M. Parker concert will give one of its pleasing entertainments at Ar mory Hall, to-morrow evening, 22d inst. Tho company is composed exclusively of ladies and ine highly recommended and will give our citizens a rare treat in both vocal and IiihCi uin'onlnl - music. Give them a packed hdUse. ' '1 ho Titusville-Supply Co., M. Oloan, Manager, doing a general mercantile bus iness at West Hickory, Pa.', has sold out to S. Cf Smith, and tltf) firm najne will hereafter be known ayll. L; Smith A Co. The new firm assumes all debts connect ed with the late firm's business at West Hickory, and has authority to collect all bills and accounts duo the same. Now that winter is hero it would bo well for pcoplo driving in from out of town and hitching their horses while they transact their business to remember that the "merciful man is merciful to his beast." It only takes a minuto to throw a blaukot over tho animal, and, leaving out tho quetion of humanity, it is a matter of economy to do so, as it will save shecklcs in veterinary's bills. Ex. Hopkins sells' the clothiug ajid shoes' So Taper Jiext Week. The approach of the holiday season again reminds us that custom forbids the issuing of our papor on that occasion.and therefore nouo will be forthcoming from this office next weok. The office will be open all week for the transaction of busi ness in our line, of which we hope there will be considerable, especially in the matter of sottHng accounts due us. Our next issue will appear Jan. 4, 18'jy. Mean time we wish all a Merry Christmas and a Happy Now Year. Officers of Capt. Geo. Stow Post, 274, G. A. R., elected for ensuing year are, Com., Geo. W. Robinson ; S. V., Geo. W. Bovard ; J. V., Sylvestor Setle Chap., Chas. A. Hill; Q. M., S. D. IrTn; Sur geon, Sol. Fitzgerald ; O. D., S. S. Can field j O. G., J. B. Eden ; Trustees, II. E. Smith, 3 yrs., C. A. Hill, 2 yrs. j Delegate to Dept. Encampment, S. I). Irwin; Al ternate, J. W. Morrow. The repairs to the river bridge were completed last Saturday and taken off the contractors' hands by tho Commiss ioners. The Job is an exceptionally good one, and the probability is that it will be many years before any more expense will have to be put on the structure, ahide from now planks on the floor. Tho east ern, or short span , is entiroly new, of the truss stylo and adds much to the appear ance of the bridge. After Jan. 1 the stamped envelopes issued by the postofheo department will bear a red stamp of exactly the shade of the carmine 2-centor. This is in accord ance with an article in the international postal agreement, which requires all is sues of the same denomination to be uni form In color. Tho department will this month begin substituting the red stamps on envelopes for the green. Tho use of nowspaper as an educa tional foature has been introduced in tho schools of Austin, Potter county, Greens burg, Westmoreland county, and in some of the schools ef Aimstrongcounty. Thoro is no better way that reading can bo taught. Pupils not only find interest in tho local news, but have a much better understanding of what'they are reading about. This is exceptionally so of the younger pupils. Catching on bobs is dead loads of fun, but i bound to result iu accident sooner or later. Many drivers whip up their team suddenly and the boy is apt to be thrown headlong and more than likely beneath the heavy runners, while there is always danger from passing teams when getting on and off. It is bettor, boys, to lose a little fun once in a while than take too many chances of going through life a erippled, helpless being, if, indeed, you do not loose your life. War- rcn Mirror. The ico in tho river broke up last night and this morning is moving out in good order and decency. The soft weath er of tho past few days lias -pretty nearly fractured tho spine of our bcautilul young wintor, and if it continues much longer there won't be enough snow loft to toll tho story. We have had nearly two weeks of remarkably fine sleighing for this season of the year. Whether this is to be tiie extent of our "winter of dis content" tho next three months will have to determine. . Here. is a pretty 4jood story they tell down in the Lehigh alley: At a Sun day school in one of the cities of tho Val ley a little fellew was asked to name the placo where Christ was born. First ho said Scranfon, then Allentown, and after the second guess another boy held up his hand. "Well, my little man," said the teacher, "can you tell whore Christ was born?" "Bethlohem," came the prompt response, and upon the teacher declaring this to be correct, the first lad said : "Wellf4 knew it was some place in the Lehigh valley." . Hopkins sells the shoes and rubbers. When the 16th Regiment is mustered out of the United States service, the or ganization will at once take its old place as a member of the National Guard of Pennsylvania. Col O. C. Rickards is of tho opinion that the promotions made in the regiment while in the war will be In force in the organiza tion as a national guard regiment, but tljat.Gen. Hulings will again assume the Colonolcy of the 10th and Col. Rickards will take his old place as Lieutonant Colonel, whilo the minor officers will be assigned W their old positions in a simi lar manner. franklin Netts. The 16th boys will all be mustered. out on or be fore the 28th inst. Ladies' and gontlemen's Xinas hand kerchiefs at Miles A Armstrong's. It According to the Franklin News con siderable fear has been expressed by Sheriff O'ault during the past few days in regard tb tfie physical condition of George McKay. Ever since George mado his confession ho has been somewhat worried and has declined in averdupois, and since the conviction of Wheaion his loss ot flesh has boen more maiked. Ho is but a shadow of his former self, eats but little and seems to be gradually wast ing away. If-this thing kcepsnip, bo will not be ablo to attend his trial at the January sessions, and some doubt is ex pressed as to whethor hvill live until that time. On the oF hand, Wheain is gaining rapidly, ahd since the verdict was announced has been as happy as a clam. . New hats this week at Mile's A, Arm strong's. It m C. M.' Parker Concert Company. This splendid company seldom stops in towns tho size of Tionesta, but were mi nus a dato for the 22d, Thursday, hence, our people are fortunate in' being afford ed iho.6pportunity of hearing them. The prog'ram consists of quintettes, quar tettes, trios, nolfl&, readings, piano and violiirronditions, etc., giving two hours vr more of genuine pleasure to music lovers. Admission 2j' cents, reserved scats 30c. The management will see that Armory hull is thoroughly heated and in most comfortable condition. . . Xotlce. There will be a meeting of th.e stock holders of tho Tionesta Water Supply Co., at the company's offieo 1n the 'Bor-' ough of Tionesta. Pa., ,011 Monday, tlan. 2, 180!?, at 2 o'clock p. ni., for the purpose of electing direotog-i for the- year, and transaction of other business. Samcki, D. Irwin, Soc'y, G. W. Ko in. n.hon, Crest. Dec. 15, 189S It. Silverware, bronze clock or hat rack makes af uitaMe gilt. ' See Milos A Arm strong's. ... It YOU ASD I0UK Fill EM) S. Mrs. Chas. Aniann is visiting Tid'i oute friends. Judge Llndsey is holding court in Erie this week. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McKce, Dec. 8, 18U8, a daughter. Harry Klinestiver was down from Tidioute over Sunday. Dr. V. II. Rodgers of Cincinatti, Ohio, is a guest at tho home of A. B. Kelly. Miss Cora Watson, of Golenza, was tho guest of Miss Bessio Morgan tho past week. Mrs. Dr. L. D. Bowman and baby have gone to Jamestown, N. Y.,on a visit to rolatives. Rev. F. E. Glass, of Titusville, preached in the F. M. church here Mon day evening. Mrs. Ed. Kirchartz, of Beaver Falls, is paying her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Campbell, a visit. Mrs. Hurry Bruner of West Hickory attended Institute Wednesday and Thnrseay of last week. Misses Ella nd Leona Bowman of East Hickory visited their brother, Dr. Bowman, last Sunday. Mrs. G. V. Armstrong and daughter, Miss Madaline Deniston, visited friends in Spartansbur last week. Mrs. Sue M. Sharpe has returned from a four-weeks' visit with her sistor, Mrs. H. S. Bates, at Titusville. Miss Blanche Pease, teacher in tho Duke Centre, McKean county schools, is home on a two weeks' vacation. Dr. W. G. Morrow and F. E. Sutley of West Hickory, were pleasant callers at the Republican office on Monday. Mrs. C. S. Leech and Mrs. W. J. Burtt, of Marienville, wore guests ot Mrs. J. H. Robertson a part of last week. "Farmer" Dean, ofTionesta. with his wife and daughter, are visiting Mrs. J. S. Vaughan, of Petroleum street. Der rick. Private George Birtcii went to War ren Monday to report for tho mustering out of the Kith regiment, of which ho is a member. Squire Cook, of Cuoksburg, was a guest of bis old time friend and chum, Josopu'Morgan, of this place, acouplo of days last week. J. R. Chadwick departed Monday morning for Chemung, N. Y., whero he will visit his daughter, Mrs. C. F. Walk er, for a month or so. Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs. Glenn of Grove City, mother and aunt respec tively of G. V. and T. E. Armstrong, are visiting tueir relates here. James Sager of Marienville, and Jen nie Pierce, of Kaletown, Jefferson oouuty, were granted a permit to wed by tho re corder of that county last week. Mrs. oBlomfield and granddaughter, Hallio Baugher, of Trunkeyville, wore guests of Mrs. E. W. Chadwick Wednes day and Thursday of last week. Editor Shick and E. A. Yettor, mem bers of the Jenks township school board, were down on business connected witli school mutters last week, and took in the institute while here. Rev.' Mr. McAninch has been con fined to his room this week with the grip. He was unable to fill his appointments at the Presbytorian church last Sabbath, but is getting better now. Miss Ethel Bow man, teacher in room three of the borough school has boon ap pointed a member of tho committee on permanent certificates for this county, by Dr. Schaeffer, State Superintendent. Miss Kate Canfleld went to Oil City to-day to nect her sister,. Mrs. Frank Thomjfton, of Bradner, Ohio, who is comii,' to spend two meuths with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Canfleld. Slio will be accompanied by her young son, Leroy. . Profs. Lex N. Mitchel, principal of MarienviUe school"; S. M. Whitnier of Brookston ; vV. L. Stroup of Iron City; J.A. Smith of Pigeon, and M. T. Hind man of Clarington were pleasant callers at the Republican office last week while attending institute. Notice. Having hud a long acquaintance with H.JB. Feit, the genial little clerk at Hop kins' storo, I have mado arrangements wilhjiim to act as my agent in Tionesta anl"tTcinity for the distribution of Christ mas goods for tho yoar 18!)8. tf Santa Claus. Holiday Ecursion Rates. ' The W.'N. Y. A P. Ry., will soil ex cursion tickets to poiuts on their line and return on Decomber 23, 24, 25, 20, 30 and 31st, 1898 and Jan. l'and 2, 1899, good for roturn to January 3, 1899. Call on agents for particulars. Two I'nliiled ((ncxlliinx AimtVcreil. What is the use of making a better ar ticle than your competitor if you cannot get n better prico for it T Ans. As thcro no difference in Jho price the public will buy only the honor, sq that while our profits may be smaller (i a single salo they will be much great er in tiie aggregate. How can you t the public to know your make is the best? . If both articles are brou prominent ly beforo the public botli are certain to bo tried and the public will very quickly pass jutlgment on them and use only tho bettor one. This explains the large sato on Cham- hborlam's Cough Reined v. Tho people' have beon using jt for years and have liYnd that it can always be depended up on. They may occasionally take up witli some fashionablo novelty put forth with exaggerated claims, but are certain to re turn the remedy that they know to bo rS 1. able, ami for coughs, colds and .croup there is nothing equal to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For sale by all druggists. - You can got it at Hopkins' storo. tf. Constipation prevents tho body from ridding itself of waste matter. lieWitt's Litllo Early Risers will remove the trou ble and. cure Sick Headache, Billioui mss, Inactive Liver and clear tho Com plexion. Small.'sucar coaled, don't gripe or can so naufiea. Heath Killmer. NOTICE. Tho shareholders of tho Forest County National Bank ofTionesta. l'a., will moot mi Tuesday, January 10, IH'.H), at 2 o'clock p. m., at the ollfee of the Bank, 'for the purpose of the election of directors lor tho ensuing year. 12-7-at ' A. B. Kellv, Cashier. Santa Claus w ill open up his pack at Hopkin's store this week. It NEWSY NOTES. It is quite fashionable now to csrry bundles. Emerson shoes at Miles A Arm strong's. . It Get in a toy shop if you want to feel young again. Toys! Toysl Goto Heath A Kill mer for toys. It The meanest people always have the longest memories. Umbrellas, mackintoshes, trunk and bags at Milos A Armstrong's. It No one can be called poverty-stricken who has good friends. Large sizes in ladies' underwear at Milos A Armstrong's. It A fino line of albums at Hoatli A Killiner's. 2t - No ono questions a man's standing when he is on a street car. Latest style shirts at Miles A Arm strong's. It. The tnontal strain at this time is noth ing to the financial strain. Good, warm reefers for boys at Miles A Armstrong's. It There is not much joy in the work that goes forever unrewarded. tieath A Killmer have tho finest as sortment of toys in town, and they are all new. It It is a wise woman who can smile at a complimont and imraediatelyrot it. Klondike rubber boots, which are guaranteed to wear, at Miles A Arm strong's. It Experiouce is all right as a teacher, but she has some awfully stupid pupils. For Christmas dishes go to Heath A Killmer. Their assortment is the most beautiful ever shown in Tionesta. It When a man is ill he feels it necessary for the wholo world to be upset with him. A good house and lot on Hi in street for sale cheap. For particulars inquire of P. M. Clark. tf. Very few mon can weathor the storms that some women pass through un scathed. Buy your wife one of those elegantly trimmed huts -at F. Walters A Co.'s for a Christmas present. It Some men are so busy that they do not seem to have time to enjoy thoir own prosperity. -All boys who need a new, up to date suit of clothes are requested to call at Miles d; Armstrong's store any day be fore Xmas, Prices to suit the times. It An Atchison woman hides her money in the family Bible, an in a married life of 20 years her husband has never found any of it. Atchison Globe. Abraham Lincoln, who never belonged to any church, was wout to say : "When I find a church which has as its creed the Lord's prayer and the Sermon on the Mount that church will I join." For a fine, useful Xruas present to your best friend, get one of those super tiuu silk umbrellas at Miles A Arm strong's. It So far as we can judge, one sex has no odge over the other. Many a school teacher has married i $25 man. On the other hand, many a f!K) man has chased off alter a $."0 political job. Amslor lias a fine line of tropical and domestic fruits for Christmas aud his stock of candies and toys is immense. Don't fail to call on him when making your holiday purchases, as his prices are alwaj-s right. , It Dr. Cannan, of the 24th U. S. Infan try, who is visiting in town, tells a story of a soldier who was approached by a pretty girl at Moutauk with tiie question: "Are you one of the heroes of Santiago?" The soldier answered : "No miss, I'm no hero, I'm only a regular." Erie Dispatch. Some westoru gonitis has struck the keynote in the following: "We don't want to buy at your place, we don't want to trade tmro any more ; you'll be sorry when you see us going in some. other 8(imoJLatlir nfrii fill s? we tlou't (tore. You can't'sell us any s i we have opened wide our eyes want to trade at your store, because you do not advertise." The little son of a Baptist minister in a neighboring town procured a tub of wa ter and tried to make Baptists of a cat and family of kittens. The kittens, not being ablo to resist, stood the plunge bravely, but the old mother cat scratched the boy viciAuslyon the hand and broke loose, wheieupon the little follow angrily ex claimed : Darn it, then bo a Presbyterian If you want to!" An exchange speaks as follows of a man who always pays for his local pa per in advance : "As a result he has never been sick a day in his whole lite, nover had any corns on his toes, U not troubled with toothache, his potatoes never rot, his oats never i nst, the weasols never kill his chickens, his babies never cry at night, and last but not least, his wilo rovor scolds." Tthe editor of the Kane Republican sol iloquzes 'tliusly : We sometimes wish tlvit those who set up such a howl about there being no news in the paper would take it upon themselves In hash u;f t col umn or so of local news esch day of the weok. Wo aro of the opinion that they would cease t find so much fault and try and help make their local paper interest ing by contributing an item now and then. Tho life of an editor is not strewn with roses as many seem to think. State Superintendent Shadier is a friend of the school teacher.' Ho wants the teacher to get better wages. The sveri'go salary of male instructors in tho State is f2.li9 and females f:(H. ." per month. When ono considers the amount of prep aration requiied, the labor and applica tion needed to keep no witli tho linn s in tho work of teaching and the ropinisilil ity of the position, these salaries are beg garly. Tho sanro Htteininn, skill and (luvotioii to almost an other calling in lile would produce greater financial re sults. . Town Killers, sa.v an exchange, are classed into eight separate brandies, as follows; First, those who go out of tow n to do their shopping j second, those who arc opposed to improvements; third, tliosn who prefer a quiet town to one of push and enterprise; fourth, 'hose who imagine they own tbeiown ; fifth, those who deride public-spirited men; nixth, thoso w ho oppose every movement that docs not origiuato w ith them ; soveulh, those who oppose every movement that does not appear to benefit them; eighth thoso who seek to injure the credit or reputation of individuals. L. J. Hopkins 1 1898 1 L. J. Hopkins CLOTHING ! TALK .ABOUT CLOTHING-. OVER COATS. To Talk About Clothing you must have clothing to talk about Our counters are loader with clothing. -JOVER Of every description Boys' Over Costa as low us SI 00, an I as high 89 $10 00 Men's over pnats, all styles aud prices ytZWS frW SUITS. WOOL! TjltJK Of IT. . OXLY $5.00. WIXTKIl U I IC.IIT. No trouble to find just what you want iu clothing in our stock. We have the goods. THE PRICE SELLS THEM. Hats, Caps, Gloves and Mittens. OOMB .AHSTO ISEE8TJS. L. J. HOPKEW Established in 1865. E.T.HALL oojirMiTi: House Furnisher TITUSVILLE, PA. The Mammoth House-Furnishing Store of E. T. HALL Is KNOWN FAR AND WIDE as the best and!cheapest place to procure all the needed ar ticles for Housekeeping. 1 1 itM i i iti:, CAR PITTS, IItOV I iu im:, CIKOClUHtY. LAMPS, K1T, iiMii:itii:s, iu:iii(, A9I in fact Everything Housekeeping. used In Hood Sold 011 Knsy .Pay ment Name as tor Cash, and Delivered Free all over the Coiyitry. Carpet Sewed, Lined and Laid Free of Charge. TAKE "A DAY OFF," Drive over to Pieiisantville and take the Trolley cars to Titusville. You will enjoy fc the trip and if you want to do soma trading you will find big stores and big stocks in the "tueeu City." EJ. T. HALL. AC Holidav . Tttrr frits. Silk Suspenders, Fine Necjswear, Umbrellas, Gloves, Among all the articles suitable for yule-tide gifts lor a man, tliure is iioilnug inure truly appreciate! than a HoiW Coiiw Co 11 it) in aud see some rich color effects, and at prices that will please you. The LadieS are especially invited to conic in and see our wares. pleased wi'h gifts secured here. say its wishes were consulted in LAMMERS', 34 SENECA ST., - - - OIL CITY, PA. Arlington Hotel directly opposite in. COATEl Light or Dirk, Dress overcoats, Storm C'at, all of the Latest and Best St vies THE PRICE SELLS THEM. furniture Elegance costs in 111I1 le.i than it used to. Up-to-date methods on a very larije scale make the difference. You can buy really elegant furniture for a comparatively small price and real ly (rood furniture for a price that seems almost ridiculous if you go to the rijtlit store. Call in and let us prove that thi is the right store. CARPET NEWS. We are in the carpet husineaa. We have a tine stock of carpets In varying degrees of quality. The degrees start with (toon, aud then go on up. Dainty China Glees Constant l'lcasure; ugly ware offends th eye aud gives visitors the impression that you are none too careful in the choice of your house furnishings. There is no ex cuse for buying ugly ware when we are selling pretty patterns at such low prices. Smoking Jackets, House Coats, Mufflers, Handkerchiefs, Dress shields, Jewelry, Collars and Cuffs. We assure you that your iricuds will be Last, but not leas:, your pocketbook will a most satisfactory decree. jl MM UJ 1 I 1
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