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THE FOREST REPUBLICAN.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 317 18US.
BOROUGH OFFICERS.
Burges.K. C. Heath.
Uotinabnen. Joseph Morgan. S. I it.
gerald, VVm. rhnoarbaugh, J. T. Dale, W.
F. Blum, Jas. I). Davis, L. J. Hopkins.
Justices of the Jeee C. A. Kundull.S.
J. Sotloy.
Cotwtable S. H. Canfiold.
Collector V. 1 Amsler.
b-hool Directors G. W. Holonian, U
Agnow, W. A. Groyo, Q. Jamioson, J. C.
Scowdon, Patrick Joyce.
FOREST COUNTY OFFICERS.
Member of Confrets Wm. C. AnNoi.D.
Member of tfne Wm. II. Hydk.
wemoty-J. K. Wknk
President jHdve-YT. M. Lixphky.
.Moeiuie yurfjM-Jos- A. Nash, A.
J. MuCray.
Vl'rt.(llMI-jAMKSll. I'ONKS.
l-othonotry,Itegistcr& Recorder, e.
John II. Uoiikrtmon.
.SVierif.-FKASK l WAi.kkr.
CVmnussioiirrs W. M. Coox, C. M.
WllITKMAN, llF.UMAN liMIM.
County Superintendent v.. K. Stitzin-
" IMrtriet Aforejf-S. D. I"
Jury Commissioners J. H. cari
TUB, GKO. D. SlUEMiS.
Conn?. ATitruejor J. D. I'Ayjs-
s;7;;;-M:K.AnH0TT,j
Clark, H. J. Flvn
HgHULAnTKUMSO COURT.
Fourth Monday of February.
Fourth Monday of May.
iMHt Monday of August.
Third Monday of November.
K.
BUSINESS Dl RECTORY.
miONESTA DODGH, No. !W.T. O..O.
1 Meots every Tuesday ovening, in Odd
Follows" Hall, Partridge building.
V)UKST DODGE, No. 184, A.O.U. J V.,
1
Meots every ruiay evenm -
W. Hall, Tionosta.
WASHINGTON CAMP. No. 420. P.O.
S of A.. meets every Saturday eve
ning in A. O. U. W. Hall, Tionesta.
APT. GKOKtlE STOW POST No. 274
c
O. A. K. Meets 1st aim on '""'""y
in Aipll month, in A. u. u.
Hall, Tionesta.
riATToEOROR STOW CORPS, No.
J l;V7 W. K. C, moots first and third
Wednesday ovening of each month, in A.
O.
IT W. hall. Tionesta, Pa.
TIONESTA TENT, No. KM, K. O. T.
M , moots 2nd and 4th Wednesday
evening in each month in A. O. u. .
hall Tionosta, Pa.
P.
M-CLARATonxKy.AT.iAW.
and District Attorn ky. ohicp, coi. i
lni and Bridgo Streets, Tionesta, l a
Also anon t for a number of reliablo
Flro Insurance Companies,
T.
F.niTCHKY,RNKYATLAWi
Tionosta, Pa.
AGNKW,
ATTOKNK1-AT-1..AM,
Tionesta. Pa.
Office In Arner A Son's Heal Eslatoand
InsuraiRO build iuif-
B. KIGGINS, M. D.,
. Physician, Surgeon .t Druggist
TIONESTA, PA.
J W. MORROW, M. D.,
piniiun Rurureoii A Donti.Ht.
Ollloo and 'Residence threo doors north
of Hotel Agnow, Tionesta. i'roicssionai
calls promptly responded to at all hours.
L.
0. UOWMAN, M. !.,
Plivsician A Surgeon,
TIONESTA. PA
Ollico ill building formerly occupied by
Dr. Nason. Call promptly responded t
night or day. Residence oppoVito Hotel
Agnew.
DR. J. C.DUNN,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Ollico over Heath it Killnu-r's store,
Tionesta, Pa. Professional calls prompt
ly responded to at all hours of day or
night. Residcnoo East sido Elm St., .'Id
doro above jai building.
HOTEL AGNEW,
h, AGNEW, Proprietor.
Tills hotel, formerly tho Lawrence
House, has undergone a conipletochange,
and is now furnished with all tho mod
ern improvements. Heated and lighted
throughout with natural gas bathrooms,
hot and cold water, etc. Tbo comforts ol
guests novor neglected.
CENTRAL HOUSE,
. H. W. HORNER, Proprietor.
Tionuniii Pa. This is tlio inostcontrally
located hotel in tho place, and lias all tho
modern imnrovemcnts. No pains will
1. unrn1 In tllltkn it A DldlSant St01PUlg
i,hi,.n for the tiavolinii public. First
class Livery in connection.
REST HOTEL,
Wost Hickory, Pa,
.Tb Rondor. Proprietor. This hotel
hna hut. roceiitlv been eomnlcted. is nice
ly furnished throughout, ami oilers tho
tinost and most comfortable accommoda
tions to guosts and tho traveling puonc,
Rates reasonable.
pUIL. EMERT
FANCY ROOT A SHOEMAKER,
Shop in Walters building, Cor. Elm
and Walnut streets. Is prepared to do all
Kinds of custom work from tho finest to
tlin eonrsesL and cuarantces his work to
give perfect satisfaction. Prompt atten
tion given to mending, and prices mv
sonablo.
T F. ZAIIRINGER.
J. PRACTICAL WATCH-MAKER
and Jewelor of 25 years' cxperienco, is
nrcnarod to do all work in his lino on
short notice and at reasonable prices,
Alwavs Guarantees satislaction. waton
es. Jowolrv. Ac. ordorcd for parties at
tlio lowest ltossiblo fliriiro. Will be fount'
In tho buildine next to Kceley Club
Room.
JORENZO FULTON.
Manufacturer of and Dealer in
HARNESS. COLLARS. BRIDLES
And all kinds of
HORSE FURNISHING GOODS.
TIONESTA. TA.
Fred. Grcttcnbcrgcr
B L A C K S M MTH F IV! ft C H I N I S T .
All work pertaining to Machinery, En
gines, Oil Well Tools, Gas or Water Fit
tings and General lilacksmithing prompt
ly done at Low Rates. Repairing Mill
Machinery given special attention, and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Shop in roar of and just west of tho
Shaw House, Tidiouto, Pa.
Your patronago solicited.
FRED. GRETTENP.EKGER.
rnrr $53 BCYCLE
IBB 1 To agents as a
B Ba Baa La nt.iilc. This is
I l 1 opporliuiity
I II I I for hustler. For
" 1 " particulars, ad
pross POWER CYCLE COMPANY,
ludiauupolis, iud.
C. IYI. ARNER & SON,
lfniEf Life and Accident
IXS URA XCE A G EXTS
. . AMI
REAL ESTATE BROKEBS,
TlOXESTA, PA.
('uiiiniili' Iti'Pri'M'iilrd.
North American. - -Royal,
-Hartford,
Orient,
Phill'a Underwriters, -
AnarCa.
$ 9,686,808.08
7,454,943.11
10,004,697.55
2,215,470.92
15,609,932.32
Titles examined and "Briefs" prepared.
Farms, wild lands, houses and lots for
salo or rout. Particular attention paid to
tho collection of rents, interest, Ac. Also
to tho proper assessment of lands and
payment of taxes. Leasing and salo of
oil and gas lands a specialty.
( hurrh and Nabbnlh Krhool.
Presbyterian Sabbath School at 9:45 a.
in. : M. 10. Sabbath Ncliool at lu:oo a. m.
Preaehinir in M. E. Church every Sab
bath eveiiinir by Uov. K. A. liuzza.
Pioachin)? in tho F. M. Church every
Sabbath evening at the usual hour. Rev.
F. W. MoCIolIand, Pastor.
Services in tho Presbyterian Church
every Sabbath morning ami evening,
Uov. J. V. McAninch officiating.
Tho regular meetings of the W. C. T.
U. are held at tho headquarters on tho
socoivt and fourtli Tuesdays of each
month.
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.
How dear to our heart Is
Cash on subscription,
When tho genorous subscriber
Presents to our viow ;
Hut tho man who don't nay
Wo refrain trom description,
For porhaps, gentle reador,
That man might mean you.
-Ki.
Oil market fl.
Monday Sept 5 Is Labor Day.
Tho straw hat season Is about over.
Von can get it at Hopkins' store, tf.
Tho oyster season opens to-morrow.
Wantod-a girl for light liousework.
Inquiro of J. I). Davis. H
Have you boon assessed ? Sept. 7lh
is tho lust day. Get assessed.
A new high school building to cost
$:15,000 is to bo erected In Oil City.
It is time to commoneo to tluro on
getting that overcoat out of "hock."
Tho nobbiest ties and up-to-date col
lars just in at Miles A Armstrong's.
Treat overy girl as you would like to
have every boy treat your sister. A'x.
Horner A Co. brought in a one hun
dred bun el woll near Balltown last Sat
urday.
Mrs. J. W, Green was quite (ovoroly
injured by being thrown off her wheel
last evening.
The M. ,E. Sabbath school picnieod at
Tiibbs Run last Friday, and a jolly good
limo was had.
A good honso and lot on Elm street
for sale cheap. For particulars inquire
of P. M.Clark. tf
A new high school building Is being
built at Warren which when completed
will cost ?ii0,000.
Found, on Elm street, Tionesta, a
watch. Inquiro of H. E. Smith who will
bo in town this week.
Joseph F. Matt, the piano tuner of
Rullulo, N. Y., will bo In town in a short
time to do piano tuning. tf
All tho Spanish liavo left Santiago
Tho total number surrend was 23,72(1.
Not so bad for a short scrap.
Women oltou say queer things, and
mo of them say thiims that causo you
to wonder where they heard it.
Hopelal train will leave Warron at
.10 a. m. on the 15th and Kith of Sept,
to
an y passomrers to ine uu i ny inir.
Tho peach season is now in full blast
ami vou should leave your oruer uniijr
with A msler and trot the finest fruit. 2t
All tlio young girls woro smiling and
lappv Monday morning, while tho boys
were scowling and mad school openad.
-J. II. Duller found a pair of nose
I'lllSSCS oil tho sidewalk Sunday before
7 "
ast. Tho owner can have thorn by eall
ng on tho finder.
-Tho Britirh liavo 6S9 bhips of war, but
iftbev have mi better cuiiners than the
Spaniards they wouldn't last long
if
Dewey or Schley got after them.
Amslor is tlio leader i.ttho fruit bus
iness and his stock is always fresh. He
handles all fruits and vegetables In
season and his prices aro.tlie lowest. It
Tho University Association will meet
in A.O.U.W. hall Tuesday evening. Sept,
ti. tor tho nuroose of reorganization. All
mombors are earnestly- requested
present.
to be
Fent TCiler. an emDlove on tlio lath
mill at Endeavor got his right nana
against tho bolter saw last Friday and
lost tho index linger and tho whole hand
is tuiito badly mangled
Tho twelfth annual convention of the
Forest County W. C. T. U. will bo held
in the Presbyterian cburch at Endeavor,
Snntnmhor 7th and 8tli. An elaborate
program has been prepared,
Wo aro informod that the heads of tho
different departments in the Clarion Nor
mal aro thoroughly up on Modorn Peda
cotrv. This is as it sbould be. Teachers
should consider this fact,
logue.
Write for cata-
"Coon hunting" is now at its best.
Tho woods adjacent to a good cornfiold is
tho best place for the sport. A largo Iron
pot is used to captnro th'o animals, and
plenty of good butter and salt should be
nsod as bait. Ejc.
There is a plant, it is said, that is
nover touched by insects, and that is
tansy. If you mb a liorso over with a
handful of it before taking him on the
road, it is claimed that flies will not
touch him. Try it.
Men's clothes mado to order, as they
Khonl.l ho made, for one-third less than
inferior coods aro purchased for else
where. Coats tried on before finishing,
J. G. Rioony, Agent,
tf Tionesta, Pa.
Tho congregation of the German
Lutbern church on German Hill held
their annual missionary picnic last Sat
urdav and a verv enioyablo time was
had, and a largo crowd was in attendance,
Rev. Rciman of Oil City assisted
ceremonies.
the
Clarion Normal Is growing more
popular daily. This is due, no doubt, to
her splendid equipments, her skillful,
scholarly instructors, her modern meth
ods, her excellent and high Intellectual,
moral and religious ideals. Catalogue
fnrni'J'iVd free.
The fare to Cincinnati to the G. A. R.
encampment and return will be 7.20.
A large new wind mill has been
erected on the Proper farm on German
Hill for the purpose of pumping water
for the stock.
At special meeting of the Borough
council beld Monday evening it was un
animously resolved to offer (15,000 for the
plant of the Tionesta Water Supply Co.,
subject to ratification by rote of the peo
ple.
There once dwelt in the land of As
piration a good but foolish man called
Legion, who determined to please every
body. He lived j he ploased noone, bim-
solf least of all. Ho died ; be pleased
everyone, himself most of till. Blizzard.
The women of the north ward who
re suffering from hay fever are declar
ing vengeance on Street Commissioner
Moody, and if be don't soon get after the
rag weeds along the walks up there he
is liable to get separated from that big
moustache of his.
Roy, the 7-year-old son of Mr. and
Mrs. John Noble, in attempting to jump
from a teeter or spring board one day
last week, foil breaking one of the bones
of his forearm and dislocating his elbow.
He is getting along nicely under the care
of Dr. Bovard who reduced the Injured
member.
We are in receipt of a neatly printed
copy of the premium list of Oil City's in
itial fair, which will be bold September
13-18. The premiums offered are liberal
and embrace everything necessary to
make a successful meeting. The citizens
are taking hold with a will and the pros-
poet is most encouraging to the manage
ment.
Quarterly-meeting services will bn
held at Newmtpsville Sept. 0 to 11. At
this place on the afternoon ol the 11th
Sunday, an immersion service will be
held, and in the evening preaching by
Elder Tobey. The dato of this meeting
having been changed, Rev. McClelland
will preach at Stewarts Run instead of
Nowinansville next Sunday.
The Bolivar Breeze truly says that
the man is a "good citizen" who does all
he can all the time for the welfare of the
villiage lu which he lives. A man who
wishes and yammers and declares the
town is going to rack and ruin, and who
discourages every movement caloulatod
to inoreaso the value of the property it
his home town is not a "good citizen."
Roy, the young son of Mrs. Win.
Hiobonlhal of Allegheny, who is visiting
her sister, Miss Dolly Hood, fell from the
porch of II. M. Foreman's residence last
Thursday and broke his right arm at the
elbow. He is a "sandy" little fellow and
instead of making a "fuss," he went to
Dr. Dunn's office and bad the fracturo re
duced before his mothor know he had
boon injured.
The time of theSunday train between
this place and Oil City has cbangod back
to the original shodulo as follows: Leav
ing Oil City at 9 a. m arriving Tionesta
at 0:45 a. in. ; leaving Tionesta at 10 a.m.;'
leaving Oil City at 7 p. m., arriving Tio
nesta 7:45 p. in. : leaving Tionesta at 8 p.
in., and arriving at Oil City at 8:45 p. m.,
stopping at intermediate stations to ac
commodate tho travel.
A good story Is related at the expense
cf "Bob" Ingorsol. The colonol was re
cently talking with an old colored wom
an lu Washington concerning religious
matters. "Do you loally believe, auuty,"
said he, "that the pecple are made out of
dustT" "Yes sah, do Bible say dey is
and so I b'lioves it." "Hut what is done
in wet weather, when there is nothing
but mud T" "Den I s'pocts dey make
intidels, runisuckers an' sich like."
The second game of ball was played
between the Fagundus and Tionesta
teams at this place last Saturday, aud the
result was a victory lor the home team
by a score of 22 to 13. The game was a
little onesided to be enjoyable, but was
witnessed by a largo crowd. There was
very littlo kicking, which was a plcasaut
feature. The Fairundus players woro a
gentlemanly lot of follows, and seemed
to enjoy themselves although thoy were
not in tho game.
Wm. Bush of East Kane, who was a
half brothor to John a.id Stephen Bush of
this place, was killed by the cars near
Kmifl Saturday nicht. Auir. 20. lie was
an emnlovee ol the Standard Oil Co., and
was well known and respected through
out the oil country. He was born and
raised in Mercer county and was 46 years
of ago. He wast a member of I. O. O. F.
Lodge No. 323, of Mercer. He lepves to
moui n his departure a dovoted wife aud
four small children, a mother and seven
brothers and sisters.
If you want the latest styles In bats
and cans vou must est them from Miles
A Armstrong's.
It costs the Royal Baking Powder
Company something like 5500,900 an
nually for advortizine. Someone onse
suggested to the company that it discon
tinue advertising for one year the baking
powded so well known and advertised
and place that amount, 500,000, in the
profits. The answer was that it would
undoubtedly cost the company threo
times that amount to get tho product in
its original channels again. This is a
pretty good pointer to those who imagine
thoy are making a gioBt saving when
they discontinue a four or six dollar a
month advertisement a few months in
r
the dull season. It never pays to tear
out a dam because the water is low.
Blizzard.
Hopkins sells tho clothing and shoos.
II. A. Wbitehill's house, situated
about a mile above Endeavor, caught fire
at 8:30 o'clock last Thursday evening and
in half an hour was a mass of smoking
ruins. They succeeded in getting our a
few clothes for themselves and part of a
bod, but everything else went up In
flames. John Whitehill and family were
staying there that night and having just
retired to bed they barely escaped with
their lives. Some of his household goods
that ho saved from tho fire three wocks
ago were also consumed. Will Patch,
who w as boarding there at the time, lost
two good Buits of clothes, just getting out
with what clothes he bad on. Mr. White
bill was boiling some oil on thostoveand
tho bail molted off the pail, and as bo at
tempted to Hit It from the stove tho con
tents were spilled all over the room and
Immediately took fire. The house was a
rough board affair aud the los on it is
not verv creat. Mr. Wbitehill's loss in
probably $150. .
If you need a csrpet or linoleum to
roplaco that old one you can got it for 25c
Up, i Allien fc IIUB11UUJ o.
TOU AJiD TOCII FRIENDS.
Judge Proper visited relatives in
Crawford county last week.
J. W. Jamison was in Oil City on
business Monday and Tuesday.
Bert Roberts of Titusville is a guest
of bis grandfather, W. J. Roberts.
II. E. Kelly was up from Pittsburg
visiting bis parents ovor Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Blum spent
Monday night with Oil City friends.
Mrs. Dr. J. W. Morrow is visiting
hor son Dr. W. O.Morrow at West Hick
ory. Miss Elsie Kelly aud guest, Miss
Montgomery, are visiting friends in
Warron.
H. J. Hopkins of Pleasantvlllo was a
guest of bis brothor L. J. Hopkins over
Sunday.
Mrs. Belle Doughty of Corydon,
Pa., Is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
D. W. Noxon.
John and Joseph Stublor of Oil City
were guosts of C. F. Weaver at tho Hotel
Agnew over Sunday.
Mrs. J. W. Jamicson of Lobanon,
Pa., was a guest of her brother-in-law,
Q. Jamison, a part of last weok.
-Andrew Engdahl, Foreman of the
tannery at West Hickory was a caller at
the Republican office on Monday.
-Will Pearsall ofGrove City, Pa., for
merly of Clannirton. this county, was
circulating among Tionesta frionds on
Monday.
The Repudlcian acknowledges a
pleasant call yesterday from W. E. Rice,
Esq.. one of Warren county's foremost
attorneys.
G. S. Chadman, Esq., of Clarion,
formerly editor of the old National Dem
ocrat of this Dlace. is in attendance at
court this weok.
Bud, Johnnie and Georgia Arm
strong, who have beon visiting their
grandparents near Grove City, returned
home last Friday.
Miss Ruth Clark, of Tionosta, who
has been visiting Mrs. A. Riokards, of
East Socont) street, is visiting frionds in
Pittsburg. Derrick.
Mrs. G. W. Kerr, who has been
studying music at Alliance. O.. for the
past year, has finished ber course and
will reside at Marionville in future.
Misses Rosa Hunter and Anna And
erson wont to May burg last l'rlday
whero the former will take charge of the
Mayburg school, and tho latter tho Buck
Mills scnool.
Mrs. A. Pease and daughter, Blanche,
have gone to Bradford for a week's visit
with relatives. Miss Pease will begin
her third term of school at Duke Center
next Monday.
Mis Kate Andrews ol East Hickory
who has beon in ill health for some timo
past, and who is well and favorably
knowu by many of our people, has gone
to Murphystown, W. Va., to spend tho
winter.
Eirbert Walters, the young man who
was injured by being struck on the head
with a stone in the row at fcast incKory
on the evening of Aug. 19, Is still in a
critical condition, being out of his bead
most of the time.
Benjamin May Rapp, a machinist in
the Westiut. house electrical macnine
shops in Pittsburg, was in Tionesta last
Friday, a guest ol Mr. Benjamin May.
Mr. Rapp is a geuial young gontleman
and made friends of those who mot him.
Geo. Robinson of this place and
Harry Watson of Golenza returned last
Friday from a two-weeks' trip over tho
creat lakes from lintlaio to uuium,
Minn. Thov were on tho lnagninceni
steamer Northwest, and report a very
enjoyable time.
W. G. Rodgors of this place, but who
has been employed in Brookville, Pa.,
for some time past, has been called upon
to mourn the death of his father, J. W.
Rotlgers, who died last wee"k at bis home
near Knoxdale, Jefferson Co , of dropsy.
He was aged upwards of 70 years.
Our young friend Clark C. Morgan
rung in a surprise on Ins friends last
Thursday evening, Aug. 2o, 18!)8, wnon
be was quietly married to Miss Maude
Pettigrew of East Hickory. The cere
mony took place at the home of the
irroom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R.
Morgan, Rov. K. A. liuzza oiuciaiuig.
Only the immediate frionds of tho con
tracting parties wero present, ine nap
py couple took a short wedding trip, re
turning Monday. The Republican
joins thoir many ft ionds in congratula
tions.
Court Minutes.
Confer vs. Hammond A Crosby, ver
dict for defendant for $35.63.
Case of Citizens of Hickory township
vs. School Directors of said township set
tled.
The licensoof Hotel Agnew was trans
ferred to Chas. Weaver.
Commonwealth vs. Chas. Russel j
cbarge.drnnkenHess and public nuisance;
guilty as Indicted.
Com. vs. Joseph llawtnorne, larceny
nf liirrclo. J. H. Kelly prosecutor, true
bill.
ri.mi. vs. John Uontlcl. larceny of
horse; on trial.
Ox Roast September 10th.
Washington Camp, No. 140, P. O. S. of
A., has decided to celebrate September
10th by giving a grand ox roast, dinner
and supper, in the Marienvillo rink. Al
ready they have the wood on tho ground
for roasting the ox, and are making
every preparation for a good timo. A
nurrber of the Camps of neighboring
towns will be present. Express.
Company Order No. 2.
Officers and members of Hie Military
Company of Tionesta are ordered to "as
semble at their Armory In Tionesta next
Friday, Sept. 2d, at 7:30 p. m., for the
transaction of such business as may come
before the meeMng. By ordor of
J. H. Swassos, Captain,
W.G. Wyman, First Sargt.
(i. A. K. Excursion.
The W. N. Y. A P. Ry. will sell excur
sion tickets to Cincinnati and return
Sept. 3d to 6th inclusive, account of Na
tional EncampmautG. A. R. For par
ticulars call on Agent.
Hopkins sells the clothing aud shoes,
HON. J. B. AGSEW DEAD.
aa
Fxplres After An Illness dl Oolj
One I
Day Appoulexy the Cause
of Death.
Notwithstanding the fact that at some
timo in the near future, the tall of the
uirtain on the tragedy of life is considered
final in every sense and the thought of
avoiding death is looked upon as an idle
dream by even those in good health, yet
the attitude of the human family towards
this one great enemy is such that when
the Grim Reaper snatches a loved one
from tho household, or the community,
no one is prepored for the shock. We
are so unable to foretell the events of the
futureeven for a day, that we are sel
dom able to answer the question correct
ly, "who will be taken next?"
When this question was propounded
but little over a week ago, when death
last visited our midst, our thoughts little
centored on some one, at that itme, in the
best of health, and this is why our com
munity was so severely shocked yester
day morning when it was announced
that Hon. J. B. Agnew was taken sud
denly from among us, and that Tionesta
was again deprived of one of Its beat clti
zens. Being but twenty-tour nours un
der the care of a physscian, to many his
death was the first announcement of his
illness,
From the history of Forest county, we
learn that Joshua B. Agnew was born in
Clarion county, Pa., May 24, 1840. His
father, John Agnew, came of that sturdy
Scotch-Irish family of Agnews, well
known In this State, aud was born in
Centre (now Blair) oouuty. in 1800. His
mother, Ellen Bailey, was born in Lan
caster county, and was a decandent of the
early settlers of that section of the state,
and from Holland. John Agnew was
well known to te early settlers of North
western Pennsylvania. When a young
man be came to Clarion county, was mar
ried there, and engaged in various bust
ness enterprises of that day. He was one
of the barly pioneers in the first settle
ment and developeinent of the eastern
part of Forest county, which was then at
most an unbroken wilderness. His fam
ily consisted of nine sins and three
daughters. J. B. Agnew being the fourth
son, and no doubt inheriting the enter
prising spirit of bis father, at the early
age of fourteen years commenced to
make his own way in the world, and to
provide for himself and render such as
sistance to his parents as he oould. He
had commenced to lav the foundation of
his education at the old Agnew school
house, erected throuirh the effofts of his
father about one mile from his home,
There ho improved such opportunities as
he had up to the time of leaving home at
the ago of fourteen years, which, with
sovoral months ol schooling afterward
providod for by himself at public school,
and his own perseverance and efforts of
self-education, fitted him to commence
tho study ot law In after years,
Aftor first leaving home as a boy, be
for a fow months worked in a saw-mill,
after w hich, with a friend, he took con
tracts for taking out square timber, his
first contracts beinir on the waters of
Spring creek, Forest county, four miles
from any habitation, where he spent his
first winter, iu a lumber camp, with the
men under his employ. After complet
ing his first contract, he went to school
for a lew months ; then to work agaiu at
various jobs in the lumber business, run
ning on the river, a pilot on the Clarion
when vet a bov. and followed this life
in which ho was always succeisful, until
about the year 18.8, when only eighteen
He then purchased a team and wagon
antl for some time was engaged in
freighting and delivering goods that were
then shipped by water to points alang
the Allegheny, to Claringtou, Shippen'a
Mill, Cooksburg, and to various towns
and lumbering establishments along the
Clarion. In 18(i0 he commenced to read
law, studying, however, only in the eve
nings and such times a he could spare
from his work. Having engaged in put
ting In timber raits, staves, etc., for the
Pittsburg market, he hoped to be able,
after his return from marketing, In the
spring of 1861, to complete his education
and law studies, and enter upon the prac
tice of law. But on hearing the news
that Fort Sumpter was fired on, aud
when President Lincoln issued his call
for voluntoers, he, with his father and
three brothers John, Samuol and Leon
ard were ready to go In defence of the
"stars and stripes." For three years he
was a member of Co. E, Tenth Regt.
Ponn'a Reserve Corps, then having ra-
enlisted ho was transferred to Co. I, ol
tho Ono Hundred and Ninety-first Penn.
Vet. Vol., and la June, 1864, was, by
special ordor ol Gen. Meade, detailed and
placed in charge of the ordinance train of
the Third Division of the Fiah Army
Corps, in which capacity he acted as cap
tain and a staff officer until the close of
tho war. He declined a commission as
captain for the reason that it would ne
cessitate the resignation ol a wounded
captain and thus deprive his friend of a
captain's pay. His record as a soldier is
a brilliant one. he having participated In
somo twenty-seven battles and engage
ments, and having received special men
tion in general orders for bravery in ac
tion. He was mustered out of service in
July, 1865, when he returned to his home
in Forest county. In the fall of '66 he
was unanimously elected sheriff ol his
county. Before his time as sheriff ex
pi red lie was elected prothonotory, regis
ter, recorder and clerk or the several
pourts of Forest county, and befon bis
first term as such had expired he was re
elected. Before the close of his second
term he was elected a member of the leg
islature, boingthe first member from the
county under the constitution of 1873. lie
served in the legislature of the state from
1875 to 1879, winning a reputation for
proibty and ability. In 1879 be accepted
a position tendered him by hia fri'-nd,
Hon. A. K. Dunkle (then secretary of In
ternal atlarirs) in the office of the secre
tary of Internal affairs of Penn'a, wblcb
nosition ho filled for the term of four
years.
Having completed his law studies un
der the direction of Hon. George A.Jenks
nntl W. E. Latbv. Esq., fa commenced
the practice of law in 1874, aud oontiDU.
in the practice as much as his official du
ties and the various enterprises in which
be was engaged would permit.
Asa lawyei he was successful, and en
joyed the confidence and respect of all
who knew him In that connection, hav
ing, aside from being admitted te the
county courts, for many years been prac-
ticing pefore the supreme oourt of Pens.,
and the U. S. district ooarts. For the
last few years he was engaged ia the
practice of law before the Court ef Claims,
Supreme Court of the U. 8 and the de
partment at Washington, D. C, where he
had accumulated quite an extensive prac
tice. Having arranged his work so that
but part of his lime was taken in Wash
ington, he brought his family from that
city to Tionesta in July, to the pleasant
home they had occupied previous to their
removal to Washington about five years
ago. For maay years Mr. Agnew was a
prominent oil producer, haying had him
self at on time a production it almost a
thousand barrels a day. M uch of the do-
velopsotent of the resources of Forest
county in a business way, and especially
as to its developsmentforoil.lsdueto Mr.
Agnew, who was a leading politician, a
popular official, a reliable business man,
and whose nine, during his life-time,
carried with it weight and influence. He
was a man of noble generosity that anew
no sounds, aud a man of strict integrity.
In June, 1866, he married Miss Jennie K.
McKsy, a woman of beautiful character
and a true help-meet. For more than
thirty-two years the death angel bad nev
er visited this happy home, and to the
heartbroken wlfs and children this death
is a cruel blow. The enly son, C. M. Ag
new, Esq., with his wife, of Washington,
D. C, was on his way home, en a visit,
when be learned of his father's death.
Two lovely daughters, MUses Christine
and Edna, who were a joy and comfort to
Mr. Angew, mourn the death of a loving
father. Funeral servioes will be beld to
day, from his late residonce, at 4 o'clock,
p.m. The cause of Mr. Agnew's death
was pronounced by bis physician as ap-
poplexy.
Court win ad ourn at 3:30 p. m. to-day
to attend the funeral.
Attend the State Normal School at
Edinboro if you area prospective teach
er, one or the oldest and beet normal
Schools in the state. Founded in 1861
Teachers mostly Normal and College ed
ucated. The school has 1200 alumni. A
library with 8.000 volumes. Finest school
environment in the state; also the least
expensive. Has a Musio Department pre
sided over by a graduate ofthe New e.ng
land Conservatory. Elocution and Del-
sarte by a bitch tirade teacher. The Busi
ness Department is nigh grade ana does
practical work, students can be prepared
tor college, r all term or tourteen weeKs
begins September mb. t here was an ac
tual attendance last year ot 4W students.
being a nhenominaf increase over the
previous year. For particulars, address
7-13-81 J. R. Flickinoer, Principal.
DeWltt's Witch Hazel Salve has the
largest sale nf any other salve in the
world. This fact and its merits has led
dishonest people to attempt to counter
feit it. Look out for the man who at
tempts to deceive you when you call for
De Witt's witch Hazel salve tne great
pile cure. Heath & Killmer.
About one month ago my child, wliicb
is fifteen months old. had an attack of
diarrhoea accompanied by vomiting. I
gave it such remedies as are usually giv
en in such eases, but as nothing gave re
lief, we sent Tor a physician and it was
under his care for a week. At this time
the child had been sick for about ten days
and was having about twenty-five opera
tions of the bowels every twelve hours,
and we were convinced that unlesslt soon
obtained relief It would not live. Cham
berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy was recommended, and i de
cided to try it. I soon noticed a change
for the bettor; by its continued use a com
plete cure was brought about and it is
now perfectly healthy. C. L. Boggs,
Stumptown, Gilmer Co., W. Va. ror
sale by a. w. Bovara.
L. J. HOPKINS.
Are You Married
To Any Particular Place rTradlng?
If So,
Get a Divorce
W IU. 00!J
With the goods we
see the Quality and Learn the
Prices on Them.
The price on Shoes l not
reduced, it Is simply Cut
IuTwo In the Middle.
CUlLtEN9S sums.
Good Union Suit for $1.35 the Suit.
MEWS SUITS.
All Wool, Only $1.00 the Suit.
L.J. HOPKINS.
Your Straw
Is a back number and it's time
you made a change.
Styles in Stiff Hats are entirely
different this fall, lower crowns
and not as wide brims.
Prices as usual, right,
98c to $3.00.
Nothing for our "tip."
What about a fall Over Coat ?
it may save a doctor's bill.
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LAMMBPuS',
34 SENEGA ST.,
Arlington Hotel
ZY.VJrY&
TEEFfiCT
-THAT
WEST TIONESTA, PA.,
Carries a full line ol
GROCERIES, PROVISION,
CHOICE CONFECTIONERY,
CIGARS AND TOBACCO,
AND FLOUR AND FEED.
i ;l: i
WE DO NOT CLAIM
TO HAVE THE LARGEST
STOCK IN THE COUNTY.
AND FOR THAT REASON
OUR STOCK
IS ALWAYS
FRESH.
AND WE TAKE
PRIDE IN KEEPING IT SO.
IF YOU DO NOT TRADE
WITH US GIY E USA TRIAL
AND BE CONVINCED.
Goods Delivered Free of Charge.
CHAS. M. WHITEMAN.
THE OLD RELIABLE
LIVERY STABLE,
OF
TIONESTA, - PENN.
S. S. CANFIELDPROPRIETOR.
Good Stock, Good Carriages .and 1 Bug
gies to let upon the most reasonable terms.
He will also do
job TBnxra-
AUorders left at the Post Office will
receive prompt attention.
i i mm k
GENERAl MERCHANTS,
Furniture Dealers,
AND-
UNDERTAKERS.
TIONESTA. PENN.
NOXON & CARSON,
Proprietors, Tionesta, Pa.
We Will Pay the Highest
CASH
Prices for Hides and Pelts.
FALL IfJ HE
can offer you when you
Shirts Collars, Socks and
Ties that Sell at Sight. The
Price Does it.
Hat
OIL CITY, PA.
directly opposite us.
CIAS
fife"'
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