j Itm.l itumita nil Hio lnnlttir ? T lirunnA Cnrnnunlna tt ta nrArl.1 , sod can InHiire von against loss at ifwoai ruitm ouituoauie. we are Uo agents In Forest county for the TITLE GUARANTY AND TRUST CO., whloli furnlMbos security for Coun ty and township officials. Also lurnluUes doikIh for HOTEL LICENSES at a nominal foe. A nice line of Una I jbHhtte DohIs always to be bad i turn ni(uiiuy, C. M. MIR k SON, TIONKSTA and MARIENVILLE, PA, LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS. NEW AUVKKTtSK.MKNTM. Joe Levi. Ad. ljunmern. Ad. Hopkhm. LocalH. Win. B. JitmoH, Ad. The Mi'Cumi Co. Ad. (Smart it HllherborK. Ad. Motiarcb Clothing (Jo. Ad. UlaNinw Woolen Mills Co. Ad. Court 1'roelBiuation. Trial List. Con- nrmatlon Notice. Oil market closed at f 1.58. Yo l oan got It at Hopkins' store, tf Our old friend M. L. Range, of Stew art Run, knows what tbe printers like, and last Friday loft a sack of fine eating apples at this ollice, The special services being held in tbe M. K. church will be oontlnued every evening tbls week except Saturday, All are Invited to attend. Spllluian Riggs, the renowned hu morixt and lecturer at tbe court bouse next Weduesday evening. You will bear a good one If you go. For Salk. Saw Mill complete, in good condition. Stearns-receding blocks. Rope feed. Clark gang edger. S. Win. A Ei. M. Wilton, Clarion, Pa. 4t Groundhog day next Saturday; but any prediction of an early spring will be lacking In validity unless accompanied by a drop in tbo price of eggs. Overcoats, heavy winter suits and ev erything for cold weather wear at just about cost now at tbe Hopkins store. Crrae early if you want a bargain. It Last week J. J. Landers moved bis mill from the mouth of Jake's run, on Tionesta creek, to Neilltown, wbere be will saw out a tract of timber for Doutt it Foreman. Good are going some at tbe Hopkins store these days. Those post-Inventory bargains are striking tbe public about right, we should say. Don't fail to get your share. It The Philadelphia Inquirer of Satur day says that Harry K. Hoch baa signed to pitch ball for Wilmington, Delaware, the coming season. Oil City also claims to have signed Hoch. J. C. Scowden, tbe hardware man, has just one handsome cutter left which some lucky follow is going to get at a bargain if he'll speak quickly. The ve- ttll.tAM.ill 1 , ,. I I 1 I . t. 1 . 11 now be bought for at wholesale. Tbe coldest night of the year was Weduesduy night last. Thursday morn ing thermometers registered from It) to 20 degrees bolow zero. Saturday night was another of tho cold ones, and Sunday morning JJtol.) degrees below was tbe record. . . Remember tbe fourth number of tbe lecture course whjj'h Is booked for next Wednesday evening, Feb. (Itb. Spill man RigKK is said to be one of the ablest and funniest platform orators of bis day. Go aud bear him and you vill not be disap pointed. -The W. C. T. U. will hold a market at tbe home of Mrs. F. R. Lanson, Satur day afternoon, February 9tb, beginning at' 'i -o'clock. . A varied assortment of good thjngs for the Sunday dinner will be on sale and the patronage of tbe public is cordially invited. . Tbe Kane Republican thinks that wben the Baltimore fc' Ohio makes an electric road out oi ytnarrow gauge run ,ning between Foxburg and Mt. Jewett, a project much talked about, of late, watr will be running up hill. And many oth ers have much tbe same notion. Last October, while Mrs. II. K. Bry nor', of Pleasantville, was on her way to Bradford on a train of tbe P. R, R., she left her small handbag In tbe cars and bad abofft given it up for Jot. Through the efforts of Agent W. C. Imel, of this place, tbe bag and all its contents were returned to her last Saturday. The Chemical plant of the Forest Chemical Co. at Lynch, which has been closed down since tbe retort house- was destroyed by fire several months ago, wflsnain started Tuesday. A new and better equipped retbrt house has been built, and the plant is new better iban it , was before tbe lire. Sheffield Observer. Our ice harvesters have been jpn tbe anxlotupstiat for some time on account of the slim prospects of a crop of that very necessary summer commodity, but if this weather will just bang on a lew days longer the dangerpuint will have been past. The crettk is frozen over but the Ice has bard ly retched the proper thick ness for putting up. James Osborn, aged 72 years, and a lifelong resident jj Erie and Venango counties, died at hm.home at Sbamburg, Pa., Sunday evening last. He was a member ot the U. S. navy during tbe Civil war, and in after years was engaged in the oil business. He was married to , Miss Aimed Proper, ol Diamond, Pa., who, with four sous, survives him. The next annual convention of tbe Pennsylvania Slate Sunday School Asso ciation will be beld at Uniontown, Ooto ber 9, 10 aud 11 of this year. The state workers- are already arranging for this event, which ills thought aud expected will surpass all former onos beld by tbe . association. This will make the forty third annual convention of tbe organiza tion. ' While the sleighing of tbe past week has not been the best ever, it has 'never theless answered the purpose very well, and has been utilized to tbe greatest ex tent by lumber and tie haulers, from 50 - to 75 loads finding their way to the sta tion here every day, and tbeairof activity is' gratifying to tbe beholder. Tbe rail road tie business has surely been a bum mer this season, and tbe emiHf apparently not yet. , . ..uurlue Pipe Line pump sta tio a at Little Tionesta creek has been abut down for over week on account of break In tbe pump. On Monday the company hauled a new 25 h. p. boiler out to tbe station and 11 Is tbolr Intention to Install an auxiliary pumping plant to be used In such emergencies. The power for tbe present plant is lurnlshed by a large gas engine. An Aroostook youngster was kneel ing before bis white cot with bead bowed and bands folded. He was repeating bis "Now I lay me," and bad got as far as "I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to keep," wben bis little sister advanced from be hind and tickled his feet. With head still bowed Arthur oontlnued: "If you'll excuse me Just a minute, Lord, I'll knock the studio' out of Nellie." According to a decision banded down by tho United States supreme court, tbe fellow who runs a gambling Joint or per mits gambling on property under bis control is liable for every cent lost by a person who plays In any gambling game, The decision ought to put a stop to gam bling almost everywhere. All a man who loses bis money in one of tbese places has to do Is to bring suit and prove his loss and the proprietor will be forced to make good. A rullmao car having on board a medical specialist was taken up the road past bere at a lively speed at an early hour Monday morning, bound for Olean, N. Y. The occupants of tbe car were Frank E. Perley, private secretary to ex Governor Hlggins of New York, and Dr. Carl Von Scblatt, an eminent German specialist la heart disease, who had been seoured to attend tbe Governor, whose condition has been oritlcal for several days past. Tbe special train passed bere about 3:30 a. m. Two freight trains on tbe River di vision of the P. R. R. met In a head-on collision at Thompson's early Saturday morning. Mistaken orders were respon sible for the acoldent, In which Conductor James Dunn and Engineer L. S. Morto, both of the southbound train, were slight ly Injured. Eleven cars were smashed, two ol them going over an embankment. Two wrecking crews cleared the trouble by building a track around tbe debris, and passenger trains were not very much delayed. Don't forget the farmers' institute booked for Friday and Saturday of Ibis week at tbe court bouse. Try to attend II the seesslons, but If you can't do that, be there as much as possible, for tbis In stitute is going to be the banner event of tbe kind yet held in this county. Good State speakers, and the best local talent will give you good entertainment. Tbe pupils of Rooms No. I and 2 of tbe Boro schools will sing on Friday evening, and tbe Skldoo Club, of Room No. 4, will furnish muslo during the entire Institute. The lat log was run tbrcugh tbe big mill at Lamona on last Tuesday, January 15th. Tbe mill is now dismantled and ready for shipment to Azen, Va., wbere a crew of men from bere will leave with their families next week. Among those who will go at once are: John Fiscus, Wm. Metzgar, J. W. Easton, K. G. Engle, Jerry Aiken, Frank Daniels, Frank Jo sephs, Robert Jackson and son, Snott llarriger, and J. W. Parrisb. All are married and will remove their house hold goods and families at once, the com pany paying transportation. Marten ville Express. Yesterday, January 29th, was the 65ib anniversary of tbe birth of William Me lt Inley, martyred President of the United States. Within recent years bis memory bas been kept green by the. wearing of a carnation, the Ohio man's favorite (lower. Tbe Carnation League of America bas been formed to keep fresh McKInley's memory and to Instill greater patriotism into the observance of all national holi days. Tbe wearing of tbe carnation on each anniversary of McKInley's birlh has grown more common within tbe last five years, and probably tbe next anniversary will see more carnations worn than ever before. There is nothing In tbe world more pathetio than the meek, timorous, shrink ing ways of certain old people we bave all seen them who bave given up their homes into younger bands, and subsided into some out-of-the-way corner of it, to sit by tbe fireside and table henceforth as if afraid of "making trouble," afraid of being "In the way," afraid of accepting half wbat is their due, and going down to tbeir graves with a pitiful deprecating air as if constantly apologizing for staying so long. There Is no scorn too deep nor sbarp for tbe sons and daughters who will accept tbis attitude on the part of those to whom they owe so much. There is no doubt that the Pure Food law bas lifted a great burden from the buyer. The Government undertakes to compel tbe man who prepares, mixes or compounds our food to tell the truth about It, and to keep out of it wbat is actually harmful. It Is now only for us to know how to choose among tbese foods what suits our taste and purse. There should also be more study of fla vors and brands, more education of tbe tate, more willingness to learn tbe lacls about tbe new food products that have made tbeir appearance In tbe last quarter oentury, but bave not until now been Bold under their true names. We shall at last have a chance to know whether we are paying out our money for nutrition or for flavor or for what is rare and curious, and we may govern our expen ditures accordingly. The Ladies' World for February. William W. Pennell, one of Titus vllle's prominent citizens committed sui cide by shooting himself in tbe bead, at bis office, on Monday night of last week. His dead body was discovered Tuesday morning by his son, who bad been at tbe office tbe night before, but finding the door locked and tbe lights out, supposed bis father bad gone to stay with a friend for tbe night. No cause for committing tho rasb act can be assigned, Mr, Pen nell was the secretary of tbe I. O. O. F, Relief Association, and bis accounts, having just been audited, were found correct: his family relations were of the most pleasant sort, bis financial affairs were in good condition, and be seemed to be in the enjoyment of life's greatest gift, contentment. He was 61 years of age, and is survived by his widow, four sons and one daughter, wife of John R. Miner, of New Brighton, Pa., a former citizen of Jenks township. A sister, Mrs. J. II, Bowman, lives at Neilltown, this county, in which community tbe deceased resided many years, and wbere his memory will be much revered. PERSONAL Mrs. Charles Butler is visiting ber parents at Endeavor this week. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. William Blsb, of Oldtown, Jan. 24, 1907, a son. Chas. Russell and son, Nelson, were down from Kellettville Tuesday. Orion Sigglns, of West Hickory, was a business visitor in Tionesta Monday. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Mealy, of tbe borongb, Jan. 27, 1907, a son. Miss Helen Smearbaugh is visiting ber sister, Miss Josephine, at Washing ton, Pa., Seminary. Joseph Green, of East Hickory, was a pleasant caller at tbe Republican of fice last Wednesday, -Mrs. William Wilson, of Oil City, was a guest ol ber cousin, Mrs. Thomas Mays, a few days of last week. Mrs. S. J. Campbell left Monday lor a visit wltb her daughter, Mrs, Henry Giering, at Youngstowu, Ohio. Mrs. Cbarles Amann and son Paul of Warren, are visiting In Tionesta as guests at the home of Mr, and Mrs. James Huliug. Mr. aud Mrs. J. F. Proper very pleasantly entertrlned a number of tbeir intimate friends at a six o'clock dinner at tbeir elegant home Monday evening. Corbett Agnew, who Is employed down at Cranberry, Venango county, passed up tbe road last evening for a few days' visit at bis home at West Hickory, E. G. Bishop, manager of the Glas gow Woolen Mills Co.'s store in Oil City, was circulating among bis numerous customers In and about Tionesta yester day. . , - Lewis Nellis, of Monterey, Pa., was a guest at tbe borne of John Noble a part of tbe past week, and - met many old friends of his boyhood days, which were spent in Tionesta. T. D. Collins left for California last Wednesday on business connected witb his exteuslve lumber Interests in tbe Pacific ooast states. He expects to be absent several weeks. Mrs. S. C. Johnston, who has just passed through a siege of typhoid fever, is again confined to ber bed, threatened wltb a relapse. Her many friends are hoping that nothing serious may develop, Lew Arner, of Tionesta, a ball player who bas appeared on tbe diamond at tbis place on several occasions and gave a good account of bimself, was in town a abort time Tuesday. Sheffield Observer, O. B. Keller, father of former county treasurer, F. A. Keller, died on tbe 9th Inst., at the home of bis daughter, at Kutztown, Pa., aged 68 years. For some time past be had made his home with his son, at Pigeon, Howe township. Miss Verna Berger, of Rimereburg, Pa., bas been a guest of Miss Cornelia Everett during tbe past week and will return home today. Last evening Mrs. Q. Jamieson entertained a party of young people at her home, in honor of Miss Berger. Her many Tionesta friends will be pleased to learn that Mrs. John T. Carson 1b lu a fair way to recovery from her ill ness at tbe Oil City hospital, wbere she submitted to a critical operation on Fri day last, Dr. J. R. Slggins performing tbe surgery. Latest advises from her bed side are to tbe elTeot that she Is doing nicely. -Morris Neal, a young man whose parents reside at Nebraska, wbere his father has charge of tbe upper bargo yard, was conveyed to tbe hospital at North Warren on Monday, having witbln tbe past few days shown decided symptoms of aberration. It is thought a short course of treatment at tbe hospital will restore his reason. Many frleuds of Miss Rachel Wheel er, ol Endeavor, will be pleased and much relieved to learn of her rapid re covery from an operation for appendicitis to whicb she was obliged to submitabout ten days ago at a Buffalo hospital. Mrs. Wbeeler left her daughter doing nicely on Monday, Miss Mary Allinger remain lug with ber at tbe hospital. T. B. Lehentaler, superintendent of the Westcott handle factory at Endeavor, was obliged to relinquish his duties at that plaoe about six weeks ago on ac count of ill health, and has been absent for some time. We learn tbat be was op erated upon for appendicitis, and tbat his recovery has been quite slow and tedious which will be learned with regret by his many friends. Mrs. M. C. Wbeeler, relict of tbe late William F. Wheeler, of Portville, N. Y., and stepmother of Congressman-elect N. P. Wheeler, of Endeavor, died at For tress Monroe, 'Virginia, Jan. 21, 1907, whitber she bad gone some months prior for tbe benefit of her health. She was aged 84 years, and is survived by one daughter, Miss Lllla C, Wheeler, and one other stepson, Hon, W. E. Wbeeler, of Portville, N. Y. Tbe out-of-town guests at the lunch eon party given by Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Gaston, at tbe home of the former, Thursday afternoon, were Mrs. J. A, Turner, Mrs. A. J, Siggins and Miss Frances Siggins, West Hickory; Mrs. M. E. Abbott, East Hickory; Mrs. W. H. Stiles and Mrs. G. W. Warden, Endeavor; Mrs. Leon Watson and Mrs. W. A. Shewman, Kellettville; Mrs. Margaret McNeal, Indiana, Pa. About GO guests enjoyod the prettily appointed fuuution. -William Mercilliott, one of Jenks township's oldest men, and one of it's citizens for tbo past 13 years, died at tbe borne of bis niece, Mrs. John Dodge, on the 17th Inst. His death came suddenly and without any premonition of dissolu tion. He retired as usual in the evening feeling well, but was dead In tbe morn ing wben the family arose. He was aged 88 years, and was born and reared in Philadelphia. His wife and four chil dren preceded him to the grave some years ago, and be came to make his home with Mr. aud Mrs. Dodge. Bee's Laxative Cough Syrup contain ing Honey and Tar is especially appro priate for children, no opiates or poisons of any character, conforms to tbe condi tions of the National Pure Food and Drug Law, June 30, 1900. For croup, whooping dough, etc. It expels coughs and colds by gently moving tbe bowels. Guaranteed. Sold by J. R. Morgan. Thompson's Rarosma, Kidney, Liver and Bladder Cure makes a permanent cure. 60o and $1.00. Dunn & Fulton. Leg- Crushed and Amputated. George MacGowan, a former Tionesta boy, .met with a serious misfortune on Monday of last week while working in tbe lumber woods at Kellettville for T, D. Collins, resulting In tbe loss of bis right leg. He was engaged with a team In gathering np some scattered logs which be was dragging to tbe box mill, and wben descending a slight grade tbe logs slewed around catching sad crush ing George's right leg, Inflicting severo injuries. Drs. Detar and Serrill attended him until Thursday when It was found tbat an operatian would be necessary in order to save bis life, tbe main artery having been severed and circulation de stroyed. He was taken to tbe Warren hospital, where on Monday of tbis week tbe leg was amputated at the knee, and it Is thought he will recover without furth er trouble or. complications, Mr. Mac Gowen, who formerly lived at Mlchleo's mill below Nebraska, bas been unlortu nate of late, having just fairly recovered from recent severe illness wben over taken by tbis distressing accident. Hav Ing a family dependiug upon him his circumstances are such as to appeal strongly to the sympathy of his neighbors and more favored friends. Porkey Items. The lumbermen ol this place are pleased to see tbe sleighing. Quite a lot ot lumber has already been hauled from A. L. Welter's mill and piled at the creek ready for shipment. tiaiayette Liittieneid ana tamiiy re turned home Monday from May burg, after attending the play and visiting Mrs, L.'s parents, Mr. aud Mrs. Rayborn, over Sunday. Pat Cronin, of North Clarendon, passed through our town Mouday. Mr, Cronin was repairing tbe telephone line. Mr. and Mrs. John Llltlelield were Sheffield visitors Weduesday. Mrs. Higbgate was a Sheffield visitor Tuesday, TheS. 4 T. had a wreck at Mayburg on Its second trip and the freight bad to accommodate the afternoon passengers from Sheffield. Mrs. Thomas Miller was a Mayburg visitor for a few days. Mrs. Fairweather, of Kane, is visiting her son and wife at tbis place for a lew days. Mr. and Mrs, Frank Llttlefield have returned borne. Mrs, Llttlefield expects to stay at borne until spring, when they will go to housekeeping. James Llttlefield and wife visited his parents over Sunday, The quarterly meeting was quite largely attended Sunday at Minister. Mr. and M. F. Catlin and Mr. and Mrs, Harry Dotterer, of Kellettville, took ad vantage of the sleighing and drove to church at Minister Sunday, Mrs. Terrill, of Newmansville, is visit ing at tbe home of Mr. and Mrs. George Blum for a few days. Mrs. Daniel Downey is visiting her son, John Downey, at Bluejay for a few days. Rev. Montgomery took dinner wltb Mr. and Mrs. Fairweather, Sunday. Grandma Bailey, of Minister, Is on the sick list. Miss Lois Welsh, of Balltown, has gone to Sheffield to attend school and take musio lessons. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dotterer, Mr. and Mrs. Ves. Shotts and children and Rev, Montgomery had supper with Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Gillespie, Sunday evening. Mrs. Mute Jordan returned from the Oil City hospital, Monday. She is slowly recovering, and ber many friends are glad to see ber borne again. Business Is rushing on the Minister railroad. They have taken to carrying passengers on the steam loader. Can't accommodate many at a time, but are glad to take wbat tbey can. Miss Tens Zuendel bas returned to her home at Ross Run, after visiting ber sis ter, Mrs. B. J. Weller, of tbis place. About Cnpt. Clapp's Will. Local war survivors who were out witb Captain John M. Clapp, deceased, during the Civil war, bave not yet been able to persuade themselves tbat tbe story tbat be had left each a bequest of 15,000 is i myth, although his will recently pro- Daiea in wasnington, v. u made no reference whatever to bis former com rades-ln-arms. On Thursday several of tbe members of his company were inter viewed by a stranger, who urged tbat bis mission be kept a secret, and who re fused to divulge his name. His story was to the effect that he had come on from New York to look after tbe interests of the men who expected to benefit by the will of Captain Clapp. That there was a second will tbat bad not come to light, but tbat he was trying to locate it, and tbe soldiers would then come Into their own. He also Informed tbem tbat the will In Washington, D. C, was illegal, and tbat tbe document would not stand trial, as It should bave been probated In Chautauqua county, N. Y., which was the legal residence of tbe deceased. Tbis information bas aroused all of tbe former hopes of those approached of re ceiving a small fortune from tbe Clapp estate. Whether tbe stranger is practic ing a cruel Imposition upon tbese oil sol diers, through motives prompted to make himself appear large in tbeir eyes, or with a view of encouraging them to give bim money to follow up au alleged Investigation, or whether he is sincere, and there is a later will than, that pro bated at tbe national capital can only be surmised, as It was impossible to learn his identity. Tbe shattering of tbeir dream of wealth has proven to be a severe blow to the men who were led to expect tbat they would receive it, both by tbe hints dropped by Captain Clapp and neglect of any one In authority to deny the truth or any of the stories to tbat effect tbat were current bore for the past mouth or more, and if the stranger is a sharper, they are apt to prove easy dupes. If money is de manded for carrying out tbe alleged search for the will, it would be a wise thing on the part of the men approached or tbeir families to refer the agent to an attorney to carry on the negotiations. Tbe publicity tbat the phantom bequest bas received through tbe press all over the country offers a rich field to graflors and confidence men. Oil City Derrick. Don't let the opportunity slip by. Hopkins is soiling all winter goods at prices that will astonish you. No goods carried over if low prices will movo them. it Nominations for February Election. TIONKMTA 110 RO. Republican Justice of the peace, C, A. Randall, S. S. Canfield; council, J. W. Jamieson, W. J. Campbell; school di rectors, J. R. Clark, W. G. Wyman; as sessor, H. E. Moody; auditor, John G. Jamieson; judge, C. A. Hill; Inspector, S. R. Maxwell. Democratic Justice of tbe peace, D. W. Clark; school directors, T.F.Rltcbey, James Haslet; council, J. A. Adams, R. M. Herman; assessor, U. E. Moody; auditor, G. G. Gaston; judge, C. A. Hill; Inspector, C. J. Killmer. , . . ( TIONKSTA TWP. Republican Supervisors, Will S. Clark, Lyman W.Mong; school directors, James Mealy, Jas. Swabb; Judge, W. W. Thomas; Inspector, John Alllo; auditor, Fred Dryer; olork, Orion Alllo. Democrats nominated J. C. Hoovler for supervisor, and Cbarles Corb for in spector, and endorsed the balance of tbe Republican ticket. ORKKN TWP. Republican -Supervisor, F. E. Hun ter; school directors, Fred Kllnestiver 3 yesrs, Philip Wolf, 3 years, Thomas- Slb ble, 2 years; auditor, R. P. Kerr ; assess or, R. W. Ledebur; judge, James Smith; inspector, Ed. Neal. HICKORY TWP. Republican-Supervisor, C. H.French; treasurer, G. W. Warden; auditors, W. H. Stiles, M. E. Abbott; school directors, J. P. Aylesworth, F. L. May. H. W. Al baugh; assessor, Joseph Green; justioe of the peace, J. Alhaugb; Judge, II. O. Tart; Inspector, John Thompson. KINUSLEY TWP. Republican Supervisor, M. F. Catlin; school directors, C. Y. Detar, F. J. Hen derson, R. C. Heath; auditor, Harry Plerson; treasurer, A. H. Downing; as secsor, Wesley Kinch; assistant assessor, Harry Rudolph; jndge, James Ault; In spector, F. B. Robblns. Rural Carriers' Rules. A rural mail carrier from Port Bryan, N. Y., bas bad a set of rules published for bis patrons which are evidently meaut to be read "over tbe left." Here are some of them: "1. Do not stamp letters, especially in w inter, as tbe carrier bas taken off his mittens and will spend some time any way in looking for pennies, "2, Avoid placing tbe correct change In tbe box, as the carrier always carries a national bank In bis vest pocket, "3. If you desires two-cent stamp, a postal card or three stamped envelopes, do not write your needs on a slip of pa per and thus annoy tbe carrier. Just drop a half dollar in tbe box; the carrier is a mind reader and will know what you want. "4. We most earnestly advise buying postals one at a time, requesting tbe car rier to wait while you write it is so pleasant when tbe thermometer is about zero. It is also restful to tbe horse. "u. riease attacn your mail box to a tree or the fence, as these serve to guide the carrier In storms and deep snow. "6. Report the carrier every time you are not otiierwise occupied. It will make him alert and happy. "7. In telephoning to a carrier to bring out a couple of plow points and 25-pound sack of flour just drop a couple of apples iff the box not a dime, mind as apples make a horse's hair look slick and shiny. Never under any circum stances piace a spare no in the box, as the only record of a rural carrier eating meat was made five years ago, wben farmer wbo had slaughtered 25 pigs gave a carrier a liver for his Thanksgiving dinner. R. F. D. News. Advancement of Christian Religion. The annual presentment of statistics of the churches of tbe United States, com piled by Dr. II. K. Carroll, appears in the New lork Christian Advocate of Jan. 17th, and shows tbe net gain of all denominations in 1006 as 4,300 ministers, 3,635 churches and 870,389 communicants, The Roman Catholic church reports 11,. 143,4o5 com in un lean ts, with a gain of 2T9,548; but the writer explains that tbe figures are not tbe result of an actual count, but are derived from estimates of "population," Catholic "population" In eluding all persons baptized old and young. Following tbe Roman Catholic church comes tbe Methodist (17 bodies! with 6,551,891 communicants, an increase during the year of 116,475; then the Bap tists, with 5,140,770, an increase of 93,152; the Lutherans, witb 1,957,433, an increase of 116,087; the Presbyterians, with 1,771, 877, an Increase of 48,006; the Dlclples of Christ, witb 1,264,758, an increase of 29, 464. The Christian Scientists bave 80,197 members, showing an Increase of 9,993; the Evangelical, 179,339, an increase of 12,3(1. The Catholics gained more than double tbe increase of any other faith, the Methodists and Lutherans followed wltb about 116.000 each. The Baptist is tbe only other denomidation that gained anything like 100,000, the rest falling far below that figure. But three minor bodies, the Friends, tbe River Brethren and the Tbeosopbists, report losses, so that taken as a whole, tbe cause of Christ showed material advancement during tbe year. Greenwood, Burnett Twp. Blaii Spangler of North Pine Grove spent Weduesday evening at tbe home of John Barton, and enjoyed a vocal aud vio lin musical treat by Miss Lizzie and Will and Mark Barton. Will llartou was at Spangler's Satur day. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Coon visitek their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Coon, last week. Lizzie and Mark Barton were Kedclyffe visitors Saturday afternoon. , Mrs. John Barton visited her friend, Mrs, Mrs. James Cussins, Wednesday and bad a pleasant time. Mrs. II arve Confer visited Mrs. Wm. Irwin, near Cooksburg, Saturday, wbo has been ill for some time, but is improv ing somewhat now. Lizzie anil Mark Barton, Alia Timlin, Amy Work, Lulu Croasmun and Mrs. Croasmun of tbls vicinity, and Harry McKenzie, and Ruth and Earl Painter, of Ella post office, attended tbe entertain ment at Cooksburg Saturday evening. A friond of mine was allllcted with Bl ight's Disease and 'given up by tho doctors. He was urged to try Thomp son's Barosma, aud today be is as well as ever. Amos Goodwin. 126 W. 19th St.. Erie, Pa. The dollar bottle contains much uioro than two 50c bottles, boon A i niton. Bargains in China. We are Belling many Fancy Pieces of China Below Cost. If LOW PRICES are an inducement to buy, our stock will go quickly. We are selling Books, Fancy Goods, and all 5 and 10c goods From 1-4 to 1-3 OIK Come in and examine large stock of China, Glassware, Ac, at low prices.. Bovard's Pharmacy. HOPKINS' STORE. The Annual Inventory Just Taken Has unearthed sonable goods We have too many Heavy Working Coats. We have too many Leather Coats. We have too many Overcoats. t '- . We have too much Winter Underwear. We have too many Hats and Caps. In Order to Reduce Those Lines To where they belong, we will make reduc ' tions that will move the goods right along. Sizes are somewhat broken. The longer you wait the worse it will be. Come early and get your choice. HOPKINS' STORE. SATISFACTION? DO YOU WANT Try Our Torpedo Service. We have demonstrated to a large number of Oil Operators since we began manufacturing Nitro-Glycerine, a month ago, that we can shoot oil wells, and do it proper. Our Glycerine Speaks for Itself. It is always new, fresh stock, made from the best material obtainable, and brings results that are highly satisfactory. Call up either office, Plcasantvillo, Enterprise, or Tidioute. Keystone Torpedo Co., ' H. C. Mapos, Proprietor. OUR CASH Clearance Sale Opened Saturday Morning and continues for one week. Every article in stock (except contract goods) at reduced prices, the average reduction is not less than 25 per cent, and in sonic cases much more. Tho well-known fact that wo never have a. "fake sale," never buy goods for sale purposes, and never under any condi tions sell anv merchandise but that is thoroughly reliable, and that we can stand back of. Our usual guarantee of "Money 15ack" if vou are not satis- lied, makes our sarcrdoubly attractive. TERMS OF SALE CASH Positively no goods sent on approval or charged at sale prices, but we will cheerfully change at any time or refund the money for any goods not satisfactory TT A TV Y r l, em l OAJE. PR 41 X43'SENcA ST, Another ADVANCE Not only in Gas Stock), but also In Sterling Silver and Silver Plated Ware. In 190ii Bar Silver advanced 40 per cent., reaching the highest point in ten yean. Last October all tbe manufactories of Silver Wares ad vanced prices, but we sold our goods at tbe old rate. Having received no tice of another 10 per cent, advance we are compelled to raise our prices, which we will do on January 15tb, Save money by buyiog now. HARVEY FJUTZ, The Leading Jeweler, 82 SENECA St., OIL CITY, PA. quite a lot of good sea that must be disposed of. ICE: CLOTHIER OIL CITY PA,
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