Montrose - Patrons of the Susquehanna County Fair, this year, are to be furnished with many new novel and entertaining features assuring them of a day brimful of pleasure. Square dancing by couples knowing the old-time steps, as well as jazz and the Charleston, will contrast dancing of the past and present, The one event that seems to be attracting the most attention and causing the most interest is the Old Fiddlers Contest, which has recently acquired a nation-wide interest. Our county probably boasts of as many good fiddlers as any county in the state and the number who have signified their intention of competing in the contest clearly demonstrates their enthusiasm and desire to make it a real event. ALSO Announcement has been made of the engagement of Miss Ruth Cox, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Chas. H. Cox, and Theron Merrill, son of Mr. & Mrs. G. R. Merrill. ALSO “The Birth of a Nation” is one of the pictures which will be shown at Ideal Theatre next week. Those who have not seen this film should see it, and many would like to see it a second time.

Thompson - The postoffice was burglarized on Saturday morning when robbers forced an entrance to the building and stole about $50 in cash and postage stamps. It is believed the robbers made their haul in the early hours, as the post-master, A. C. Foster, was in the postoffice at one o’clock a.m. and there was no evidence at that time of the robbery. Entrance was made through a “jimmied” window in the rear of the building. Postoffice robberies have been a rarity in the county because the federal court usually metes out punishment with a heavy hand.

Tunkhannock - Geo. Brewer is the proud possessor of an automobile which he recently purchased. It will be remembered, a few month ago, that he was found driving his car while intoxicated; and also with goods in the car that were illegal to carry. So he was arrested by Sheriff N. E. Doty, of Tunkhannock, and his car, since that time, has been in possession of Sheriff Doty. Last week the car was sold at auction and George, knowing the car so well, and it looked good to him, he bought it back for $388.

Uniondale - The people in this vicinity are appreciating the fact that the road between Stillwater is open and it does away with the long detour by the way of the Dundaff and Forest City road.

Hop Bottom - The Community Orchestra will give an open air concert in Main Street, Saturday evening, August 29th, from 7:30 to 9. Come and enjoy the music.

Forest City - Joseph Fives, of this place, a news boy for the Scranton Republican, is on a “millionaires for a week” trip as a result of a contest recently held by that paper. The ten lucky youths will go by auto to Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore and other points of interest.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. - We have had only one sunshiny day during the last 13 days and 6.41 inches of rain has fallen in that time. Grain is growing in the shock, and some sprouting, standing uncut. The ground is the wettest it has been for a long time.

Fairdale - Edgar W. Bolles visited his sister, Mrs. W. N. Judson, at South Auburn. Mr. Bolles is 93 years of age and still retains his faculties to a surprising degree.

Rush - On Saturday, the contractor building the pave from near Birchardville to Lawton, a three-mile stretch, completed the pouring of concrete. After three weeks allowance for “seasoning,” the new road will be open to the public.

Harford - There was a small attendance at the county farmers’ picnic which was held on the fair ground last Saturday, rain discouraging all but the brave from attending. In the afternoon some of the men got together in the cattle sheds and pitched quoits, getting in shape for the championship contest which is to be pulled off at the county fair. All attending had an enjoyable time, but rain had a dampening effect on the ardor of the occasion.

East Kingsley - The Felton reunion, which was held at the Oakley school house, was well attended, some fifty people attending in the pouring rain.

Upper Lake - Helen May Titus and Hayden Lee Tingley were married in Tunkhannock on Thursday, August 19, by the Rev. Herries. They will reside on the Grinnell farm at North Harford, recently purchased by Mr. Tingley.

Welsh Hill, Clifford Twp. - Oats are, as a general crop, very good, the farmers say, the best in years, and buckwheat promises also a good supply of pancakes, this winter. W. H. Butler says he can supply the whole neighborhood of Welsh Hill.

Dundaff - Hezekiah Lowry, aged 81 years, died at his home on Sunday evening, Aug 22, 1926. Death followed a long illness. He was a native of Dundaff and his entire life was spent in that place, where he was well known and regarded most highly. His wife, Rachel Whithy Lowry, two sons and one daughter, survive him. Service at the Baptist church and interment made in the Clifford cemetery.

Susquehanna - Forty years ago, while commenting upon a temperance lecture to be given in Montrose, Editor Pride, of the Susquehanna Journal, remarked that “the stuff they sell in Montrose, at ten cents a drink, will do more to encourage temperance than all the temperance lectures that might be given and listened to in a life-time.” This was forty years ago.

News Brief: Rudolph Valentino, idol of millions of movie fans, died in a New York hospital at noon, Monday, following a brief illness of peritonitis and complications. Rudolph was handsome and much married. He was born in Italy thirty-one years ago.

“Two Hundred Years Ago” from the Montrose Register, August 26, 1826.

We published, not long since, the proceedings of a meeting held in Wilkesbarre [Luzerne County] in relation to the erection of a monument to the memory of those who fell in the memorable Wyoming Massacre. The committee appointed for the purpose met on the 8th instant to adopt the most efficient measures for the accomplishment of so desirable an object. Committees were appointed in the several townships in the county to obtain subscriptions for carrying the object into effect. The following gentlemen are appointed to obtain subscriptions in Susquehanna county—Jeremiah Gear [Gere], Reuben Wells, Daniel Ross, Putnam Catlin, Rev. Davis Dimock, Jacob Bedford.

NOTICE. THE pews in the Presbyterian Meeting House, in this Borough, will be sold on Monday, the 28th instant, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The sale to be permanent. —Persons not having subscribed and who are desirous to obtain a seat, are requested to apply to the subscriber, or to any others of the building committee, before that time. WM. JESSUP, Sec’y. August 8th, 1826.

FOR SALE by Eldredge & Cushman, GRINDSTONES, also Bosworth’s Superfine FLOUR.

Montrose - The Bible Conference has been one of the very best ever held. Each year the conference appears to grow better and its influence draws people from all parts of the country. Besides Canada, people are coming to the conference from as far south as Florida and west to California, and many distant states are represented. Speakers are being heard from China, East Africa, South and Central America. ALSO Paul S. Sprout, a former Montrose boy, has won an enviable reputation as a bass singer though his concert work with the International Kiwanis Quartette, and all Montrose will turn out to hear him sing at the concert by the famous quartette in the Community Building, August 11th.

Gibson - Havens T. Lewis, aged about eighty years, passed away in the Barnes Hospital on Monday. Deceased was one of the best known men of that section. In his early manhood he was well known throughout the region as a horseman and had considerable skill in handling a “four-in-hand.” He sold ironwood to the old “Gravity Railroad,” running from Carbondale to Honesdale, hauling them with a large wagon to which was attached four horses. He was always in demand whenever the “band wagon” was to be driven. His wife and daughter, Mabel, survive; and two sons, Fred and Courtney.

Dimock - During the severe electrical storm last week a horse, valued at $200, owned by Douglas Mills, was killed by lightning while in the pasture. ALSO Frank Wilbur, who is getting along in years, seems to be the right man in the right place, here, as mail carrier. With his horse he is making four trips daily, not missing the train and also draws the goods for the store of Williams and Mills. ALSO Camp Meeting commences here on Thursday evening, August 12th, and continues 10 days.

Oakland/Great Bend/Susquehanna/ Lanesboro - There is a growing sentiment here that the opening of the road in the places named above, should be celebrated. The suggestion has been made that the Burgesses get together and plan a celebration. It has been suggested that the celebration be deferred until Fall when the new bridge, at Hallstead, has been opened.

Birchardville - Arthur Wilcox moved his family to their new home in Montrose, last week. ALSO Bruce Dayton and wife, of Geneva, NY, and Elmer Dayton, of New York City, were home for the Stone Reunion.

New Milford - About 50 old schoolmates who attended New Milford High School, around 35 years ago, gathered at A. F. Heitzman’s Cottage at Upper Lake, August 1st, for their annual reunion and picnic. Members were present from Scranton, Binghamton, and many other points. This event will take place again next year at F. N. Gillespie’s cottage, on Upper Lake.

Bradford County - A cannon ball, believed to have been used by General Sullivan during the Revolutionary War, was found by workmen on the state road work between Wysox and Rummerfield.

Forest City - Next week, from the 9th to the 14th, will be crammed with exciting moments when the two local fire companies, the Hillside and the Enterprise, combine to have an Old Home Week. The smoke eaters have been busy these many moons arranging for the week. There will be dancing nightly and a first class orchestra will furnish the music. $5,000 worth of wares for the concessions have already arrived and comprise everything from kewpie dolls to cut glass. Even the lowly Coney Island weiner will be vended. All the stands will be in the block between Depot and Center streets, which will be closed at night.

Thompson - Saturday night the Hardware store of Hathaway & Brown was broken into, also Mr. Brown’s barn was entered and robbed of his new Ford car. Small damage was done at the store. No clue as yet to the intruders.

Harford - On August 31st, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Soldiers Orphan School Association will unveil a bronze tablet and marker on the site of the former Harford Soldiers Orphan School. The marker will be of masonry, ten feet long, six feet high and four feet, six inches deep, and weigh nearly 20 tons. The Association purchased the grounds of the School within the past year and it is their intention, ultimately, to make a park of the grounds.

Ararat - S. T. Lingfelter, of Scranton, a Civil War Veteran, 81 years old, drove his car to Ararat lately to visit his niece, Mrs. C. D. Brooks.

Uniondale - Dan Gibson is at DeReuyter, NY, this week, driving the Gibson-Buller horses in the races. Frank Denio and Calvin Spencer are taking care of the horses. They expect to take the money.

Bell Chimes Go Back to 15th Century: The ringing of a bell, or bells, to give notice of the beginning of church services, and at daylight and darkness, is a custom lost in antiquity. The curfew was an ancient custom that has only recently passed away, and we still have the bell for a variety of useful purposes in our present day requirements. People visiting Europe for the first time are surprised at the melodies and peals of bells they hear. Some peals consist of as many as fifty bells, and the skill with which they are manipulated only comes after long practice in the art. Records show that there was a set of chimes about the year 850, which consisted of small suspended bells that were tapped with a wooden mallet.

News Briefs: A few years ago Pennsylvania was one of the “tail-enders” among the States in improved roads. The states were issuing huge bonds for the construction of macadam roads which wore out in a few years. When cement highways were proved practicable, the State adopted a building program which has put Pennsylvania in third place in the mileage of improved roads. New York leads, with Texas second.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Register, August 4, 1826.

LOST. A few weeks since, on the Owego turnpike, somewhere between Montrose and Beebe’s, eight or ten BAGS, some of which were marked B. Sayre.—Any person who will return said Bags to the owner shall be reasonably rewarded. BENJ. SAYRE. July 20, 1826.

CALL AND SEE. W. HAYDEN has a good assortment of SADDLES, BRIDLES, HARNESS, AND TRUNKS, &c. which he will dispose of for Neat Stock, Horses, Maple sugar, &c. A small assortment of the above articles will be kept for sale at Daniel Curtis’, in Montrose.

NOTICE. Public notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the estate of Eli Meaker, late of Silver Lake township, deceased, that the administrators on said estate have filed in the Register’s office at Montrose, for the county of Susquehanna, their accounts upon the administration of said estate, and that the same will be presented to the Orphans’ Court of said county for confirmation and allowance; at an Orphans Court to be held at Montrose, in and for said county, on the first Monday of September next. ASA DIMOK, Jr. Reg’r. July 29, 1826.

Silver Lake - Mr. J. T. Russell is spending some time at his summer home, “Sheldoncroft.”

Lawton - Mary McCarthy, daughter of Mrs. E. McCarthy, underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Packer Hospital, Sayre. The outlook is promising for her recovery. She is 12 years old.

Jackson - Many attended the Children’s Day exercises in the Methodist church. Recitations were rendered by a number of children. Rev. E. A. Silvernail made brief remarks after which a collection was taken for the education of worthy young people, who borrow money to go to school. The closing feature was a pageant entitled, “Youth.” ALSO Chicken dinners are being served at the Central Hotel, each Sunday. Many people from the city motor to Jackson every Sunday to enjoy these dinners.

Rush - Howard and Harold Swackhamer are driving new cars.

Montrose - Rev. and Mrs. L. B. Bryden will sing from station WBAX, Wilkes-Barre, on Tuesday evening, July 20. It is also probable that they will be accompanied by Prof. Wesley Gavitt, violinist, of this place. The station has a low wave length and radio fans who wish to “listen in” will probably locate it around 10 or 15 on the dials.

Brooklyn - “Old Folks” Sunday was observed at the M. E. church last Sunday morning, a feature of which was the old folks’ choir, all the members of which were over sixty years of age. Mrs. Vaughn was the accompanist and Mrs. J. S. Wright sang a very pleasing solo.

Thompson - Saturday night last, a party of five on their way from Scranton enroute to Orson, when near the trestle, collided with an auto coming in an opposite direction and the car and occupants were hurled into a near-by creek. Fortunately for them, just at that time, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Crosier and Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Page, on their way home from Jackson, arrived on the scene, and finding some one in trouble, stopped and assisted them as best they could, and took them in their car to Mr. Crosier’s, where they remained until later. Merrill Hathaway, (one of the garage firm), took his car and drove them to their destination, at Orson. Strange to say, all escaped injury but the car was badly damaged. The next day, however, the car was repaired at Paye’s Garage, and the man and his family went on their way rejoicing. (While these people were scrambling up the bank and trying to get their bearings, seven other auto loads happened along, and like the “priest” and the “Levite.” passed by on the other side, without even inquiring into the matter, or offering any assistance. In this case, who were the good “Samaritans?”)

Welsh Hill, Clifford Twp. -J. W. Davis, of this place, was a caller in Uniondale, Tuesday. J. W. has a fine crop of strawberries and has sold about ten bushels.

Oakland/Great Bend - The concrete road will be open for traffic on July 21. The concrete has been poured as far as Hickory Grove in both directions.

Williams Pond - At a hearing before Justice G. E. Gardner, two foreigners, arrested for fishing illegally at Williams Pond, were each sentenced to pay a fine of $25 each and costs. The arrest was made by Game Protector Watrous and Constables Arthur Smith and W. G. Benedict. The fishermen were from Plymouth and Hanover Twp.

“Timely Topics” - The writer of this article relates the following…”Since boyhood days the writer has heard of North and South Ponds, in Brooklyn township. They are, in reality, small natural lakes and beautiful places in which to fish or recreate. A few days ago I visited them for the first time. Charles E. Gere has, until recently, owned North Pond, but during the winter he sold it to John Lynn, of Scranton, who has been successful in promoting summer resorts and who owns the nearby South Pond, better known as Ely Lake. North Pond is the wilder of the two lakes, beautifully situated with wooded shores on all sides. I understand that employees of Mr. Lynn are already engaged in clearing up the underbrush and fallen debris around the lake as a preliminary to erecting cottages. The writers family and Mr. and Mrs. Gere, son, Robert, and daughter, Clara, spent a pleasant afternoon walking through the woods near North Pond. Mr. Gere is an ardent amateur naturalist, with more knowledge of outdoor life than many college professors. Not far from North Pond is a rocky ledge which later generations have christened “Sabin’s Chamber.” We were told that, in Miss Blackman’s history, mention is made of these rocks, as it was here that Captain Sabin (probably of Revolutionary fame) and one of Brooklyn’s first settlers, would lie in wait at night and then cautiously approach to shoot the deer that came to drink from the lake.”

Honor Roll of Revolutionary War Soldiers of Susquehanna County: JAMES WELLS—Born in Minisink region on Delaware river in 1750. By trade a millwright. In the days of the Revolution he owned and operated a mill, where he ground flour, which he furnished the Revolutionary army. He remained at the mill during the war and at its close was granted four sections of land, later moving to Clifford township, where he died in 1839. He married first, on May 16, 1771, Jane Westbrook and second Kate Van Auken, whom he married Feb. 13, 1787.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Register, July 14, 1826.

DEATH OF MR. JEFFERSON: Copy of a letter to the Post Master, at Baltimore, dated Charlottesville, July 4, 1826. “Mr. Skinner—I give you a mere line to say, that MR. JEFFERSON expired today, at 10 minutes before 1 o’clock.—It is an event which has been hourly expected for three or four days past. Your friend, PETER MINOR.” Mr. Jefferson lived, as nearly as possible, fifty years after his great work, the Declaration of Independence, had been proclaimed. In the half century, what mighty revolutions had he witnessed in the world, and what inestimable and countless blessings had he seen poured upon mankind from that declaration, as from a Cornucopia. He might well exclaim, “Lord, now lettest thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word, for mine eyes have seen thy (political) salvation.” D. Press.

The venerable JOHN ADAMS, died at his residence, at Quincey, (Mass.) on the 4th of July, at 5 o’clock P. M.”

Accident—On Friday last, a child of Mr. Rogers, of Dundaff, in this county, about two years of age, was run over by the stage coach and so dreadfully bruised that it survived but a few moments after. We understand that no blame is attached to the driver of the carriage.

Bandits Hold Up Gas Station on the Trail: Many shots are exchanged between racing cars. Bandits abandon stolen car when gas gives out. One bandit uses truck and touring car in escaping. This happened on the Lackawanna Trail between Hallstead and Nicholson and described as being in a state bordering on open warfare. A trio of men held up the gas station on the hill between Hallstead and Conklin, securing $2.00 in cash and a quantity of cigarettes. Constable Chas Culver was called to stop them when they came in sight at New Milford, but the robbers turned about just north of the railroad underpass. The car pursuing them was going so fast that the robbers had an opportunity to gain on them down the trail before the officers’ car could be turned around. Running out of gas the robbers jumped into the woods. Meanwhile, state troopers joined forces with those from New Milford. They learned that the robbers secured a truck, at gunpoint, but the tire blew out and the truck was abandoned. A lone bandit held up a touring car, forcing the driver to leave the machine, and with this he apparently made his escape. At this time no captures have been reported.

Brooklyn - News of the death of Willis T. Lee, of Washington, D. C., on June 16th, came as a shock to his many friends this town. He was born in Brooklyn in 1864, son of John and Louise Garland Lee. He was a graduate of Wyoming Seminary and Wesleyan College, in the field of geology. He received his doctorate degree at Johns Hopkins in Philosophy and was head of the school of Geology in Oklahoma University and later a lecturer at Yale. He was in the employ of the U. S. Geological Society since 1902, spending a large part of this time in the western states. Probably his greatest contribution to science was in the survey of Carlsbad Cavern, in New Mexico, which was done at the request of the National Geographic Society, in 1923. His wife, Mary Ingham Lee, and daughter, Elizabeth, survive him. Also, a sister, Miss Evalyn Lee, a painter of some note and a younger sister, Miss Alice Lee, an author of several books.

Fairdale - Notice to Prospect Hill Telephone subscribers. The Fairdale exchange will be closed on the first and third Sundays of each month, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 7 to 9 p.m. and on the second and fourth Sundays from 1 to 6 p.m. Closes every evening at 9 o’clock. Only physician and emergency calls being attended to after that hour. Mrs. Donahue, Operator.

Dimock - An ice cream social will be held in the community building, for the benefit of the Dimock Library, on the evening of June 2nd. Mr. Cholerton will give a free movie in the building that evening, a continuous picture.

Friendsville - Wm. P. Lynch made a pleasant call to The Democrat and reported that the dirt roads to Montrose, via St. Joseph and Forest Lake, are in excellent shape.

Montrose - Upcoming films at the Ideal Theatre are:“The Phantom of the Opera,” with Lon Cheney; “The Volcano,” with Bee Daniels and Wallace Berry; “A Thief in Paradise,” and “The Fast Worker.” ALSO The Downie Bros. Circus played here to large crowds. A little excitement was caused by the arrival of H. E. Taylor, of Scranton, a state inspector under the child labor laws, who arrested the management for permitting children under 16 to perform. Two small boys acted as clowns and a 14 year-old girl did ground tumbling and trapeze acts, while another small boy was tossed about in acrobatic stunts. State laws do not permit children of tender years to do circus acts. ALSO A killing frost visited many sections of the county on Saturday night,

Harford - John A. Sophia, aged 89 years, a native of this place, died after a lingering illness on June 19, 1926. He was well known as a music teacher and director. No resident of Harford township stands higher in the estimation of the people than did this fine type of Christian man. His loss is keenly felt.

Wayne County - Whether they were a Godly lot of men or not, the Wayne county pioneers must have been familiar with Holy Writ. It boasts of a Canaan, Salem, a Damascus and a Galilee, Lord’s Valley, Bethany, Egypt and the Promised Land.

Oakland/Great Bend - The new road from here should be known as the “Joe Smith Trail,” inasmuch as it passes the place where Joe Smith wrote the Mormon Bible, and courted the Hale girl, with whom he eloped from this place to Palmyra, NY. The road should have signs at the Great Bend, Windsor and Susquehanna intersections, calling attention to the fact that it is the “Joe Smith Trail.”

Towanda, Pa. - Towanda has an odd ordinance which is to be enforced from now on. It requires motorists to bring their cars to a dead stop before entering the borough from any direction. The pavements have been painted and large signs erected at the entrances to the borough. These signs give traffic rules enforced in the borough, and when the motorist stops, he or she has time to read the signs and know what to expect if traffic regulations are ignored.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. - Ned Parks was here and got some chestnut poles to use for putting electric wire from the main line to his home.

Uniondale - The marriage of Florence, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Williams, to Kenneth, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Cable, is to be held at the bride’s home on June 19th.

Forest City - Louis Volk and Louis Lovrich received their final citizenship papers from Judge Johnson, in Scranton. They were accompanied by Frank Kotar, Frank Koser and John Dutchman.

Thompson - The annual convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held June 16th. The Crusade Psalm was read and the Crusade Hymn was sung. Address by Mrs. E. W. Lott, of Springville.

South Gibson - Peter Patent, a Civil War veteran, died suddenly at his home on June 18. Interment was made in South Gibson cemetery. [Peter was a member of Co. B, 143rd Regt. PA Volunteers.]

“200 Years Ago,” from the Montrose Register, June 23, 1826.

MARRIED. In Kent, CT, on Thursday the 8th inst., by the Rev. L. P. Hickok, Mr. Albert Beardsley, of Auburn, Pa., to Miss Eliza R. Geer, of the former place.

DIED. At New Milford, on the 16th inst., Mr. John Foot, aged 72 years. His civil and moral virtues endeared him to all his acquaintances, and his benevolence was never limited to the sphere of his own observation. In short, he was a man.

INFORMATION WANTED.  HIRAM P. EDWARDS left this town in Sept. last, on a journey to the state of Ohio, since which he has not been heard from. If living he is earnestly requested to communicate by letter with his eldest brother. Any person having knowledge of said Hiram P. will confer a favor of magnitude on his aged Father and family, by addressing a line to Jason Wilson, Esq. P. M. Great Bend, Susquehanna co. Pa. N. B. Printers in the middle section of the U. S. will confer a favor by giving the above an insertion in their respective papers. Great Bend, June 8, 1826.

THE MONTROSE ARTILLERY are requested to meet at the house of D. Curtis, in Montrose, on the 4th of July next, at 9 o’clock, A. M., armed and equipped. B. DIMOCK, Capt. June 24, 1826.

Woman Jailed; Refused to Pay Taxes. Tax Collector W. L. Bailey, of Franklin township, brought (name withheld) to Montrose and she was placed in the county jail for refusing to pay her taxes. Her husband, also refused to pay them for her. As a collector is bound under the law to collect the taxes where the party is able to pay them, which appeared likely in this instance, his only recourse was to commit her to jail. Her taxes amounted to $2.10 and the justice’s costs for hearing was $2, making a total of $4.10 to secure her release. Franklin’s tax collector has had two other women who refused to pay their taxes, but after a hearing in each case their husbands had come to the rescue by paying taxes and costs. This is the first instance known in the county where a woman has gone to jail because of refusing to pay. A number of similar instances have come up in various parts of the state, but after remaining in jail a few hours, or a few days, the husbands have come along and paid the taxes and thus released their wives. On Saturday afternoon her son came to Montrose and paid the taxes and costs and she was released. [This most likely refers to the women’s poll tax repeal movement, a movement in the U. S., predominantly led by women, that attempted to secure the abolition of poll taxes as a prerequisite for voting. The movement began shortly after the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which granted suffrage to women. It started in the South.]

Montrose - The last of the summer series of gatherings, on the Montrose Bible Conference grounds, opened after a most successful season. Noted speakers will be present and the public is welcome to attend. Hope is that Torrey Lodge will be completed next year in order to increase accommodations.

[Dimock??] Contractor Arthur S. Wall had a portion of his forefinger on his left hand cut off and the other fingers lacerated, while using a circular saw in his mill. It was a singular thing that this was the last job of sawing which he planned to do in the mill, as he is removing the machinery and will convert it into a dwelling which his son-in-law, Leon Swackhamer and family, will occupy. Mr. Wall, for 26 years, had worked around a saw mill and never had an accident.

Dimock - Despite the threatening weather, Sunday morning, a large crowd attended the 51st annual camp meeting at the Dimock Camp Grounds. The day proved to be an ideal one, as the clouds broke away, and a great deal of interest was manifested in the inspirational sermons given by several ministers. ALSO Ernie Benninger has secured the contract for building the new gymnasium on the school building. He has just completed the fine addition on the south side of the boarding house of Mr. Cope.

Hallstead - Clarence Buchanan, who escaped from custody last week, is still at large. His alleged accomplice, Grace Shyrick, of Stevens Point, was given a hearing and held under $500 bail for appearance before the grand jury. State troopers believe that these two, with “Dutch” Buchanan, who made his escape near Sunbury several weeks ago, are implicated in a number of robberies in the vicinity of Windsor and this county. The Hand store was robbed of about $1300 worth of goods.

Harford - O. F. Maynard, who is secretary of the Harford Agricultural Society, informed this newspaper that a balloon ascension and parachute drop was to be one of the features on the two big days of the fair, this year.

North Jackson - Lightning destroyed the barn on the Tracy Potter farm. The family saved most of the farming tools, but the season’s hay crop was burned with the structure. The Susquehanna Chemical Co., made the five-mile run to the farm in record time and assisted the family in saving the horse barn, which was nearby. There was partial insurance on the burned barn.

St. Joseph - Thomas O’Donnell, aged 82 years, a lifelong and highly esteemed resident of St. Joseph, died at the home of Mrs. Coleman, in Middletown Center, Aug. 13, 1926. His death was due to the infirmities of his advanced age. With the exception of a short time spent in New York City, with his sons, all of whom are policemen in the metropolis, he lived at St. Joseph. His survivors are John, Frank and Joseph O’Donnell.

Fiddle Lake - Several from here attended the K. K. K. picnic at Cottrell pond, on Saturday.

South Gibson - There will be an open air patriotic meeting, held on the baseball grounds, on the evening of August 18. Good speakers will be in attendance and the Thompson Band, of which R. Scott Manzer is the leader, will furnish music.

The Good Old Days: Women didn’t play bridge, poker, gamble, powder and paint, they didn’t smoke, go without woolen underwear, tango, toddle, or dance the Charleston. Men wore whiskers and boots, chewed tobacco, spit on sidewalks and cussed. Beer was 5 cents a glass and lunch was free. A coal stove in the parlor, a kerosene hanging lamp in the sitting room, the family horse and phaeton [sporty open carriage] in the stable, represented the height of wealth and luxury. Folks lived to be a good old age and every year walked miles to visit their neighbors.

News Brief: The Ford Motor Co. has announced that it has orders for 100 airplanes, with a market value of approximately $3,700,000. The first ten are being produced in the present factory, and the balance will be made in a new factory, which is to be completed this week.

Honor Roll of Revolutionary Soldiers of Susquehanna County: SIMEON WYLIE - Pensioner. Rank of private and sergeant. Placed on Pension rolls, Nov. 26, 1819. Annual allowance, $96.00. Served in New York Continental lines. He entered the service in the spring of 1776, at the age of 15. Was soon taken from the ranks, as waiter to General Benedict Arnold, and served as such until the time of Arnold’s arrest. He was the principal witness to prove the identity of Major Andre [a British spy]. After this he was made sergeant and was in the Battle of White Plains and Long Island and in the North campaign and the Battle of Bennington. He married, in 1791, a daughter of Rev. Daniel Buck. She died in 1835. He died suddenly while on a visit to one of his sons in New York State, Sept. 14, 1836, aged 78 years.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Register, Aug. 18, 1826.

NOTICE. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to all persons interested in the estate of Jordon Lockwood, late of Lawsville township, deceased, that the administrators on said estate have filed, in the Register’s office at Montrose, for the county of Susquehanna, their accounts upon the administration of said estate, and the the same will be presented to the orphans court of said county for confirmation and allowance; at an orphans court to be held at Montrose, in and for said county, on the first Monday of September next. ASA DIMOCK, Jr. Reg’r.

A. HARTSHORN, would inform his friends and customers that he has just received from N. York, a fresh supply of DRUGS, PAINTS & MEDICINES, which he will sell on the most reasonable terms. Montrose, June 21.

Montrose - Fiddlers met in the Community Building to rehearse for the Grand Opening Medley Overture to be played at the County Fair, September 9th and 10th. This promises to be the most unique musical festival ever promoted in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Those outside the building were able to catch the pulsing strains of such old familiar tunes as “Money Musk” “Turkey in the Straw,” “The Irish Washerwoman,” etc. There was music in the air. ALSO William Henry Clemons, aged 82 years, a native of Montrose, died at his home in Helmetta, NJ, on July 23. Deceased was the son of Henry and Eunice Clemons, the family residing at the corner of South Main and Wilson streets, where he was born February 11, 1844. The house was later moved to its present location on Wilson street, being a part of the Corfield property, and is now occupied by Irwin Cogswell and family. Mr Clemons went to Helmetta in 1889 and became associated with the American Snuff Co., manufacturers of snuff. His funeral was held at the home of his cousin, Henry S. Patrick, in Montrose.

Hallstead - The bridge over the Harmony creek has been closed while repairs are under way. This bridge has high approaches and heavy trucks, in leaving it, have forced the structure out of plumb for some distance. It is being relocated and more securely anchored.

Dimock - A most interesting game of baseball was played by the Binghamton Athletic Club and the local town team, scores resulting 11-5 in favor of the Dimock team. The Binghamton team will come here for another game, as they are playing a series of five games, and each team has won a game. Lineup is Bush, c.f.; Benninger, c.; Grow, 1st. b.; Hall, 2nd b.; Very, s.s.; Blancher, 3rd. b.; Newcomer, r. f.; Winans, l. f.; Roderick, p.; Roderick had twelve strike-outs.

Lanesboro - Repairs are to be made to the river dam here. Heavy planking is to be placed on the dam, and the work will be rushed while the river is at a low stage.

Welsh Hill, Clifford Twp. - D. J. Jones is helping Elmer Davis do his haying, as they are exchanging work. This very thing will have to be done in the near future, as help around here is scarce.

Lawsville - Children playing with matches on the Harold Beemer farm, set the barn on fire and one of the three small youngsters, Robert, two and a half years old, was burned to death. The mother heard the cries of her oldest son, Charles, and looking towards the barn saw that a load of freshly cut hay was blazing. She rushed to the aid of the children and snatched up the boy, who was four years of age, and his brother, William, less than six years old, and then went back to find the youngest child. She searched frantically but could not find him. Being burned on hands and arms, she left the building, and her husband attempted to rescue his child but the heat made it impossible. The two children were burned badly about the chest and face, and their sight may have been affected. The farm is located on the back road leading to Hallstead. There was no insurance on the barn or contents. The community sympathies with the stricken family.

Rush - Dr. and Mrs. A. G. Gary, of Walker, Iowa, and Dr. and Mrs. B. H. McKeeby, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, will spend a month with relatives in Hallstead, Vestal, Rush, Birchardville and Montrose. [Dr. B. H. McKeeby was the model for Grant Wood’s “American Gothic” painting. Dr. McKeeby was Wood’s dentist. He was born in Birchardville in 1867 and died in Cedar Rapids in 1950. His parents were Alfred and Rosanna Gary McKeeby.]

Hop Bottom - The barn of Joseph Filan was moved from its foundation last Thursday by the wind. Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp.- The wind storm missed us last Thursday, but it blew a silo down for Raymond Smith, one mile south of here.

Birchardville - A little daughter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Fearnley, last week.

Forest City - An automobile accident occurred in Vandling with Ignac Grum, Hugh Melvin and George Kilpatrick occupying the car. They had started for work and one of them, having forgotten his dinner pail, were returning to get it. Traveling north at a lively clip, when at the street intersection east of Bartholomay’s store, their wheel caught on the bumper of Grant Oakley’s Dodge car, which was turning into Second street. The Ford was swung around, rolled over and rested upside down with the wheels still spinning. People in the neighborhood went to the rescue of the young men, expecting them to be seriously injured, but they escaped with slight injury to one of Kilpatrick’s fingers and a shaking up and hair raising experience for all of them. The Ford was not greatly damaged and Oakley’s car escaped with a bent bumper.

News Brief: Robert Todd Lincoln, only surviving son of President Abraham Lincoln, died at his summer home in Manchester, Vt. He would have been 83 years old August 1st. He was for many years president of the Pullman Co. He was secretary of war under Garfield and Arthur and minister to Great Britain during Harrison’s administration.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Register, July 28, 1826.

A letter from the University of Virginia states, that the disease of which Mr. Jefferson died was diarrhoee, of long continuance; that he was buried on the 5th inst. without any pomp or procession, in compliance with his dying request, in the cemetery of Monticello; and that he left a Memoir of his Life, which it is believed will be put to press immediately, and numerous papers, that are intended for publication some years hence. Major H. Lee has announced in the National Intelligencer, that the day of Mr. Jefferson’s birth was the 2nd of April, Old Style, which answers to the 13th of the New. The Faculty and students of the University of Virginia, have, severally, passed resolutions expressing their profound sorrow for his loss and their exalted opinion of his abilities and services, particularly with regard to the University and the cause of Science in general.

FORGIVING HUSBAND. Joseph Mathews, of Gardiner, says, “Where’s my wife Irena, Like Noah’s Dove, has returned to my bed, and Behaves as a pleasant wife, this is to revoke my former advertisement.” As he forgives so freely, does he forget as easily?

To the heirs and legal representatives of Labon Capron, in the county of Susquehanna, deceased. TAKE NOTICE, that an inquest will be held at the late dwelling house of Labon Capron, deceased, in the township of Harford, in the county of Susquehanna, on Monday the twenty-eighth day of August next, at ten o’clock in the forenoon of that day, for the purpose of making partition of the real estate of the said deceased, to, and among his children and representatives, if the same can be done without prejudice to or spoiling of the whole; otherwise to value and appraise the same according to law, at which time and place you are required to attend if you think proper. SAMUEL GREGORY, Sh’ff. July 10, 1826.

The Susquehanna County Historical Society will have a Civil War talk entitled “Susquehanna Union Volunteers” on August 4th, at 6 pm, at the Society, at 18 Monument Street, Montrose. This is a free event.

JULY 4TH CELEBRATION, AS RELATED IN THE MONTROSE REGISTER, JULY 7, 1829

THE CELEBRATION

On Tuesday last, agreeably to arrangements, the citizens of this and the neighboring towns assembled to commemorate the “fiftieth” anniversary of that great and glorious day, which declared that these states should be “free and independent.” About eleven o’clock a procession was formed, under the direction of Wm. Jessup, Esq. Marshal of the day, and marched to the Presbyterian meeting house, where the Exercises were commenced by an able and appropriate prayer by the Rev. B. Baldwin—then followed an address, suited to the occasion, with the reading of the Declaration of Independence, by Doct. Charles Fraser, after which an Oration, which would do honor to the head and heart of any gentleman, was pronounced by A. [Almon] H. Read, Esq.

At the close of the exercises, the procession was again formed, and proceeded in beautiful order to a well stocked table, prepared by E. Fuller. After the cloth was removed, the toasts which follow, were drank, accompanied by the discharge of cannon and the hearty cheers of the company, Jonah Brewster, Esq. presiding, assisted by Maj. Benj. Lathrop.

We cannot refrain from remarking, in this place, that, in our opinion this memorable event, which has called millions together, once in each year for fifty years, was never celebrated in a manner more honorable to all engaged, and more gratifying to the feelings of the moral and religious part of community, than the fiftiethanniversary. No drunkenness, no rioting, nor any thing occurred to disturb the good feeling which seemingly pervaded every bosom.

It was highly gratifying to observe, seated at the head of the table, twelve of the heroes of the Revolution, assisting, and seemingly participating in all the fervor of youth, with their children, and their children’s children, in the general rejoicing for the enjoyment of those privileges which they fifty years ago spilt their best blood to establish.

TOASTS

1. The day—While the nations of Europe celebrate the nativity of their monarchs—our Jubilee is the birthday of the nation, and of equal rights—May they emulate our example.

2. Our political institutions—The experience of half a century has tested their stability.

3. The memory of Washington.

4. The heroes and statesmen of the Revolution—The tears of national gratitude have bedewed the graves of the departed—may the survivors receive a more solid remuneration.

5. The President of the United States.

6. The Governor of Pennsylvania.

7. The Congress of the United States—More doing and less talking.

8. The Army and Navy of the United States—The best guarantee of peace.

9. Agriculture, Manufactures and Commerce —The three pillars of national prosperity.

10. Bolivar, the hero and statesman of the South —May no improper act ever tarnish his fame.

11. The Republics of the South —May their councils be guided by wisdom and union, peace and prosperity reign within their borders.

12. The expresidents of the United States.

13. The Ladies —God bless them.

VOLUNTEERS

The Orator of the day.

By Asa Dimock, Jr.—The Declaration of Independence—Who will doubt the inspiration of its author.

By J. Brewster, Esq.— General Jackson—He needs no fawning sycophants, no political Jesuits, to spread the glory of his achievements! His fame is as broad as the earth, and its height will extend to all succeeding generations.

By Wm. Salmon, Esq.—The United States America.— As worthy the emulation of all nations, as she is fearless of any.

By F. F. Jones — Correct principles against private interest. —The cause of the United States   Gaines upon the Troup of Georgia.

By Daniel Ross - Gen. Andrew Jackson—The retaliation for the eight dollar scalps sold to John Bull—the next president.

More news reported in this newspaper:

MARRIED. In Lenox, n Monday the 3rd inst. by J. B. Bill, Esq., Mr. Erastus Corey, to Miss Amy Bell, of the former place.

DIED. In Exeter, Luzerne co., on the 26th ult., Mr. John Harding, aged 63.

NOTICE. The person that borrowed the History of the late War, will please to return the same to the Subscriber immediately. DANIEL CURTIS.

Montrose - Packed House at Violinists’ Convention: An audience which packed the Warner Memorial Hall, taxing its capacity of 800 seats, with many glad to secure standing room, listened to a thoroughly enjoyable concert in connection with the “Old Fiddlers’ Contest.” It was, without doubt, one of the most interesting and appreciated concerts ever given in the county. Fourteen “old-time fiddlers” took part in the contest. Jehile Kirkhuff, of Rush township, winning the first prize, of $10, and E. B. Birdsall, of Friendsville, the second prize. In the contest each contestant played two selections. The contestants were: J. B. Kirkhuff, Charles Anderson, Rush; W. J. Stanley, Choconut; Earl Conklin, Brackney; Clarence Pratt, Lenox; Miss Irene VanCott, E. S Smith, New Milford; E. B. Birdsall, Friendsville; S. Snell, Forest Lake; C. L. Tewksbury, Brooklyn; A. H. Mead, Harford; Henry Button, S. Montrose; Arthur Freeman, Montrose. The playing of Charles Anderson on a “cigar box fiddle,” from which he got some real music, the dancing of Messrs. Bryden and Wilcox, and the duet by I. W. Oakley and J. Wesley Gavitt, were deeply appreciated. ALSO Fred Avery is driving a Star Six coupster, purchased from Bert M. Brown, Star dealer. Barry Searle, Sr., is also driving a new Star Four coupster.

Hallstead - Marcel Denney, while motoring on the Steam Hollow road, a few days ago, caught a large rattlesnake in the road which measured five feet, ten inches, and had fifteen rattles. He used a crotched stick to catch the snake, put a rope around its neck, tied it to the running board, and brought it into Hallstead. He intends to present it to Ross Park, Binghamton. Mr. Denney had the snake on exhibition for a short time, near Gows’ Garage.

Susquehanna - The Hornell shops and the Susquehanna shops have been placed on a five-day a week schedule until further notice.

Gibson - Electric lights have been installed in the M. E. church. ALSO Edwin Senior, a life long resident of this place, died on June 4, aged 76 years. Mr. Senior came to Gibson 75 years ago, from Connecticut. He was a charter member of the Gibson Star Grange. He has left to mourn his death his wife, two daughters, Bessie and Mary, and three grandchildren. Interment in the Gibson cemetery.

Roosevelt Highway - The new concrete highway between Browntown mountain and Meshoppen, on the Roosevelt Highway, has been completed and it is expected to be open for traffic by the 4th of July. This will make a beautiful drive over paved roads via Clark’s Summit, Lake Winona, Tunkhannock, Wyalusing to Montrose.

Clifford - Hiram Rivenburg and Emery Green, who had slight operations in the Emergency Hospital, a week ago, are doing nicely. ALSO Stanley Slocum is home from Lewisburg, where he has been attending Bucknell University.

Franklin Hill - The Franklin Hill Old Home Coming picnic will be held at the Franklin Hill church, June 24, 1926. Stunts, games, etc., will be a special feature. Each family please bring sandwiches, and two other articles of food. Also cups and silver for the family. Mrs. E. W. Melhuish, President and Mrs. Harry W. Williams, Sec’y.

Jackson - Married, at the home of the groom’s parents, at North Jackson, on Thursday, June 10, Raymond Page, of Jackson, and Miss Pearl Ainey, of Montrose, by the Rev. Renville, of Susquehanna. Only the immediate relatives of the family were present. Delicious refreshments were served, after which the happy couple left for the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. E. S. Jansen, of High Falls, NY.

Forest City - A pretty wedding was solemnized at St. John’s Greek Catholic church, when Miss Helen Korshnak, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Korshnak, became the bride of Joseph Warhola. Rev. T. M. Volley performed the ceremony in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives. ALSO The Crusaders S. S. class met at the home of Fred Linder on June 3. Mrs. A. Pentecost continued reading “Pilgrim’s Progress.” Dainty refreshments were served.

Uniondale - Daddy Douglas is constructing a band stand east of Dad’s restaurant. He expects to entertain the public with band music during the summer. ALSO Earl Payne has purchased a new master six Buick Coach. The best is none too good for Earl, who believes in stepping high.

News Brief: The political pot is seething in Bradford county, already, and before the Ides of November it is expected the candidates will be severely “burned.” A movement has been started to form a third party to defeat Hon. Frank N. Moore, Republican candidate for the Legislature. A coalition movement is being attempted by the Republican organization with the Democrats, which calls for the withdrawal of the present Democratic candidate and the putting forward of a Republican who can “lick Moore.” Moore has always been an “independent” and is the spokesman in Bradford of Governor Pinchot. It was he who persuaded the governor to upset all state road precedents and permit the construction of a cheaper type of road, in that county. This brought about the break between Pinchot and Paul D. Wright, secretary of the highway commission.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Register, June 16, 1826.

MARRIED. On Thursday, the 6th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Richardson, Mr. John Pastena, to Miss Sally Meriman—all of Lawsville. ALSO MARRIED: On the 8th inst., by Elder Davis Dimock, Mr. Henry Shelp, to Miss Betsy Maine, both of Bridgewater.

THE SUSQUEHANNA TROOP are requested to parade at Head Quarters on the 4th of July next, at 9 o’clock in the morning, properly equipped, to join in the celebration of the day. S. HODGDON, Capt. June 15, 1826.

CALL AND SEE. W. Hayden has a good assortment of SADDLES, BRIDLES, HARNESS, AND TRUNKS, &c. which he will dispose of for Neat Stock, Horses, Maple Sugar, &c. New Milford, May 10, 1826. N. B. Those wanting Military work can be accommodated before the next training.

DRUGS, DYESTUFFS, PAINTS, &C. The subscriber having just purchased the MONTROSE DRUGGIST STORE, lately owned by James Catlin, would inform the public that he has removed the same to his shop on Turnpike Street, where he intends to continue and extend the business so far as may be necessary to answer the demand in that line. The best of articles will be kept, and afforded to customers on as good terms as else where in the country. ASA HARTSHORN.

MILLINERY & MANTUA-MAKING. MARY WEST respectfully informs the public, that she has commenced MILLINERY and MANTUA-MAKING, at the house of Mr. Jonathan West, on the Owego turnpike, where she intends keeping an assortment of fashionable Fancy Goods. ALSO—Leghorn and Straw Bonnets cleaned and repaired. Bridgewater, June 12, 1826.

Hallstead - Clarence Buchanan, wanted for alleged robbery of the V. D. Hand store in Hallstead, jumped through a moving railroad car window, at Dalton, and got away. Constable James Florance and Mr. Hand went to Hoboken, NJ, to bring back two prisoners, a young man and woman, suspected of robbing Mr. Hand’s store. All went well until they reached Dalton, when the young man, Buchanan, plunged head foremost through a railroad car window. State Police were called but he was able to run into the woods and made good his escape. The young woman was taken to Hallstead and given a hearing.

Welsh Hill, Clifford Twp. - The Sunday School of Carbondale met with the Bethel Sunday School of this place. The day was fine and the people felt fine. The dinner was fine, the boating was fine and we all had a fine time. You who weren’t there would have felt fine if you had been there.

Uniondale - G. E. Douglas, the genial proprietor of Dad’s Restaurant, went to Forest City last week. From there he was taken to Crystal Lake by Ray Bloxham where he “witched” for water on a spot where Mr. Bloxham wishes to dig a well. Mr. Douglas is an expert “water witch,” whom there are none better in these parts. ALSO H. H. Howell is installing a new grinding machine in his mill which will be run by a Fordson tractor.

Forest Lake - The clan of Canfield Stone met for their 24th reunion, July 31, for an all day picnic, with 150 attending.

Hop Bottom - The Community Orchestra will give a concert on the evening of August. 20th. They will be assisted by the “Painters’ Orchestra” of Montrose, led by Morris Taylor.

Thompson - The park, that has just been laid out on Upper Main street, will be known as “Independence Park.” The band pagoda is nearing completion and is beautiful in architecture and when finished will be a great ornament to the town.

Lanesboro - Mrs. Thomas Fletcher killed a rattlesnake in the yard of her home. It had nine rattles and a button. A rattler was killed in Susquehanna on Monday, the first within the borough in some time.

West Auburn - A small colony of beaver is building a dam in a creek in this place. The colony consists of two old beavers and three young ones. They have erected a fine dam and the farmers of that region want them protected and it is the game protector’s intention to post the land so that the little animals may thrive and multiply.

Lindaville, Brooklyn Twp. - There have been many new improvements in this vicinity lately. Gln Williams is installing a Delco Light and Water system. John Kousky is having lighting rods put on all buildings.

Heart Lake - The severe storm that passed over this section, Wednesday, was a terrible wind, doing much damage. The new barn of Howard Sherman was blown down and is a complete wreck.

Forest City - The Carnival Week of the Fire Department is drawing large crowds nightly. The central block of the borough is lined on both sides with brightly lighted and gaily decorated booths, which are the mecca of a big throng anxious to get some of the attractive wares being disposed of by the fire laddies. The Vandling Drum Corps performed Monday evening and many more fire companies arrived throughout the week.

Local Man To Swim Channel: John P. Cahill, of Buffalo, formerly of Susquehanna, is preparing to sail for England for the purpose of trying his swimming ability on the English channel. Mr. Cahill weighs over 200, and has a great reputation as a swimmer in the Buffalo section. He has often appeared in the pools of the city and at Crystal Beach, giving exhibitions. He refused a number of offers to become an instructor in the largest athletic club in Buffalo. He has crossed Lake Erie under his own power, also Lake Ontario. In the best condition of his life, and after a training period in the lakes, he has decided to try the treacherous channel. In swimming the channel he has a great advantage in his weight, as no person has been able to swim across weighing under 190. Mr. Cahill will enter the water tipping the beam at 225, and expects to finish strong. His many friends in Susquehanna will await press dispatches telling of his progress. His brother, Peter, and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Ryan and Mrs. A. F. Barry, live in Susquehanna.

Seventeen Men Receive Citizenship Papers at the August Term of Quarter Sessions Court: The following were admitted to citizenship: Pasquale Penza, Luigi Fiaschi, Joe Nagy, David Fuhri, Saverio Pietrosanti, Pietro Dellerco, Edward Day, Frederick A. Day, Amedeo Valentino, Prospero Pagano, Guiseppe Iannone, Pasquale Verruto, Guiseppe Caruso, Julius Pingarilli, Luigi Testa, Natale Plutino and Salvatore Flocara.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Register, August 11, 1826.

Harford Twp. - “In the midst of life we are in death.” We are informed that on Saturday last, Mr. John P. Dunn, of Harford township, left home in the morning, in his usual health, for Dundaff, and while he was riding securely along near the the place for which he had started he was seen suddenly to stop his horse, and in endeavoring to get off, fell to the ground. They who perceived his situation immediately hastened to the spot, but found that every appearance of life had left him. He has left a wife and small family to deplore their loss.

DIED. Departed this life, on the 9th ult., Elizabeth Boyd, daughter of the Rev. S. Marks—aged ten months. “We must needs die, and are as water spilt on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again: neither doth God respect any person.” 2 Sam. 14, 14.

DIED. On Monday the 31st of July, in the 15th year of her age, at Friendsville, the residence of her Uncle James Stephen Peironnet, Esq., Sophia Margarita Wilson, daughter of Charles Vernon Francis Wilson, Esq., of the British Royal Artillery.

For Sale—Plump Seed Wheat (first quality). White bearded, red bald, seed Wheat, free of every thing foul, to be sold at H. Burrits and H. Griffing’s store, at New Milford, or at the farm of S. Meylert, half a mile east of Capt. H. Leach, New Milford, at 10s in cash, per bushel. Sample of the Wheat to be seen M. S. Wilsons store, in Montrose.

Brookdale - Serious damage was done by the severe hail storm which visited Brookdale, a short distance above Lawsville, and near the New York State line, on Sunday afternoon. Hailstones as large as eggs fell and in some instances broke through the roofs of buildings. Some of them measured from five to seven inches in circumference. One farmer estimates the damage done to his roof is excess of $100. Growing crops and fruit trees were also riddled by the large chunks of ice. At Hallstead hailstones went through the roof of the large American Chair Co’s plant. Windows were broken in residences and people who were caught out in the storm were pelted in a manner they will never cease to remember. Damage was also done in other parts of the county, but along the Susquehanna river it appeared to be at the worst.

Jackson - The East Jackson Cemetery Association is to be chartered and the work of caring for the cemetery will be carried on systematically. John Cheesbro was elected president.

Welsh Hill, Clifford Twp. - Rev. Saunder gave a very interesting and instructive sermon, Sunday last. Topic—“Common-Sense Religion.” Those who were not there missed a treat.

Thompson - Thompson enjoyed the 4th of July celebration. The marching Sunday School was led by two lady teachers. All were decorated in the National colors and marched valiantly, down to the smallest tot. “The Queen Esthers,” were conveyed on a beautiful float and carried a blue and gold banner. The Temperance Union was on an attractive float of flags and bunting. Thompson’s hardware firm furnished an imposing float which emphasized their own lines, and drew attention to the needs of farmers. The Community band was in line and much pride was taken in the High School band.

Harford - Tyler Lake is becoming a very popular summer resort. Many lots are being sold, and cottages erected.

Brooklyn - Louise Aldrich, Hiram Terry and Evelyn Tiffany are spending the week at the Girl Scout Camp at Ely Lake.

Montrose - Hilbert Melhuish, an employee at Beach Manufacturing, was seriously injured by a bar which Mr. Melhuish was using with a fellow machinist, in lacing a large spring in a sawing machine, when it slipped and struck him with great force, just in front of the temple bone. The bone was splintered and it was feared that the sight of one eye was destroyed. Later tests confirm the physicians belief that the eye has not been permanently injured.

Middletown - Charles Anderson is one of the best fiddlers in the county and is taking an active interest in the forthcoming county-wide “old fiddlers contest,” at the county fair.

Dimock - Miss Retha Noble was quite severely injured while driving the team to pitch off hay. The whiffletrees were unloosed by the bolt coming out and they struck her across the abdomen. Dr. Preston was called to her aid and she is able to be about again, fortunately.

Heart Lake - A reception was held for Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Rose in New Milford. The newly wedded couple have received many beautiful gifts of silver, cut glass, china, table linen, $82 in money and many other useful articles. There were about 75 friends and relatives present.

Upper Lake - The 11th annual reunion of the descendants of Homer and Harriet Tingley was held at the old Homestead, now occupied by Arthur Tingley and family, July 14. About fifty relatives and friends were present and a fine time was enjoyed. From now on the reunion will be held at the old Homestead.

Hallstead - Lt. Warren Simrell, Jr., son of Mr.and Mrs. Warren Simrell, has been placed in charge of the ill fated U. S. submarine S-51, which was rammed last September by the S. S. City of Rome and sunk off the coast of Connecticut, and which has recently been placed in dry dock at the Brooklyn Navy yard. Lt. Simrell was graduated from Binghamton H. S. in 1919 and from Annapolis in 1923. He recently was promoted from the grade of ensign to that of Lt. He has also qualified for the aviation branch.

Susquehanna - The friends of Charley Burrhus were shocked to hear of his death, which occurred at the home of his son, Lawyer Skinner, of Scranton. Mr. Burrhus was a veteran of the Civil War.

Forest City - A marriage license was issued to Wesley Gerdas, Forest City and Theresa Moore, of Vandling.

News Brief: The general pension bill raising the minimum monthly payment to all veterans of the Civil & Mexican wars, to $65, was signed July 3rd by President Coolidge. The measure also raises to $90 the monthly pensions to helpless or blind veterans of those wars and gives $50 a month to widows and all Army nurses of the Civil War.

Fifty-Year-Old “Iron Horse.” - Puffing its way from Baltimore, the largest passenger locomotive in use 50 years ago has taken its place beside one of the mammoth “iron horses”recently turned out by the Baldwin Locomotive Works, at an exhibit of that corporation at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition, in Philadelphia. The wonder-provoking engine of a half-century ago, which was one of the chief attractions at the Centennial Exposition in 1876, is a pitiful pigmy beside the massive locomotive designed for use in 1926. The Baltimore engine took a prize at the Centennial Exposition and its noisy and slow operation was a constant marvel while it was on view.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Register, July 21, 1826.

MR. JEFFERSON. We learn that the venerable and lamented Jefferson, the day before his death, expressed his desire to die on the 4th of July. And just before his death, his perfect readiness and willingness to die, and manifested but one regret that the Lottery which had been granted him, had not been completed, and his creditors paid. He desired that there might be no procession attending his body to the grave. He said that he had done for his country and mankind, all that he could, and that he now resigned his soul without fear to his God, and his daughter to his country.—We learn from the same source, that he has left his “Life” written by himself, ready for the press. He retained his faculties unimpaired to the last, and died, as we are informed, not only with resignation, but cheerfulness. Baltimore Chronicle.

New York, July 13.

PUBLIC MOURNING. Yesterday was set apart as a testimony of respect to the memory of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Business was suspended—most of the stores were closed. A funeral procession, consisting of the municipal authorities; the military; the officers of the Revolution; the Cincinnati; the officers of the Army and Navy; the clergy and citizens, repaired to one of our churches, where prayers were said and a funeral discourse pronounced. Every thing was conducted with solemnity and dignity—every citizen mourned sincerely the loss which our country has sustained. Noah’s Enquirer.

Great Bend - Trail Bandit Is Arrested: The young bandit who had a running pistol fight along the Lackawanna Trail, while riding in a stolen sedan, was apprehended by Chief of Police Terrell, of Hallstead, on Friday morning. The boy’s name is Jesse Thomas; he claims to be 17 years old—but looks older—and is credited with a reformatory record in New York state. Jesse, who likes “Jesse James’” stories, seemed rather proud of his exploits as a bold, bad man on the “trail” and it is said he couldn’t resist talking about making the police hustle. “What’s the use of doing heroic, wild west stuff, if you have no audience,” Jesse confided in some companions. When the Chief of Police went to arrest Jessie, the door opened and the chief found the muzzle of a 38 calibre revolver pressed against his abdomen. It was not what he expected, but he managed to cow the young desperado into submission and took the gun away from him. Had Jesse been content to keep a closed mouth and not boast of the affair, his part in it would probably still be a mystery.

“Old Fiddlers’ Convention and Contest”: will be staged at the county fair, in Montrose, on September next. Notices are now being sent into every township and borough of the county to recruit every one of the fiddlers who are competent to play the favorite old tunes and jigs. One hundred of the best players will be selected for the Grand Opening Medley Overture. Imagine the thrill of hearing 100 crack fiddlers play “Money Musk,” or “Turkey in the Straw,” in unison. The program will include exhibitions of square dancing by those who have not forgotten the old steps and some country clog dancing. You must register now.

Montrose - J.J. Burke is having the foundation prepared for an apartment house and market which he will erect on the site of the former Exchange Hotel on South Main street. The new building will be set back from the street and have a broad veranda in front. Mr. Burke is planning to start an up-to-date fruit, vegetable and sea food market on the first floor of the three-story structure.

Hallstead - Alvin Tallon, a 16-year-old boy, died a few hours after taking a swim in the Susquehanna river. About an hour after coming from the water, he became ill and he passed away within a few hours. He had suffered attacks of heart trouble previously and it is probable the effect of the cold water resulted in death. He was an orphan, his father, Arthur Tallon, having met death while in bathing, twelve years ago. He lived with his grandmother, Jennie Tallon. One brother, James, a student in Girard College, survives him.

Springville - Several members of our orchestra went to Tunkhannock to assist in an entertainment given by their leader, J. W. Gavitt. Mr. Gavitt, of Montrose, deserves much credit for the work done by the orchestra.

Lynn - The two-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nesbit Fitch, died on June 26, while they were returning from consulting a physician.

Forest City - Those who saw the live banquet hall of the Muchitz hotel, were loud in their praise of the improvement that Mr. Muchitz has made. The hall has a seating capacity of several hundred and fills a long felt want in the community.

Dimock - The Dimock camp grounds are greatly improved by the addition of a fine, new iron gate, with name of the grounds in big letters at the top of the gate, which is most ornamental as well las useful. A handsome iron fence now encloses all the front part of the grounds.

Auburn Center - Cleon Stevens has recently purchased a Willys-Knight car.

Uniondale - About forty relatives, including children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, gathered at the home of Theron B. Dimmick on Sunday,June 27, to celebrate his 82nd birthday.

Elk Lake - Several new cottages have been built in the summer colony near the Lake.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. - As Mr. Zemes’ truck, which was loaded with 35 cans of milk, going to the station, it was crowded off the road on the cross road near the Tyler school house and spilled a lot of milk.

Susquehanna - John T. McMahon, a prominent meat dealer, passed away, suddenly, at an early hour on Friday morning. He was stricken in bed and rolled to the floor, lifeless. His 12 year old son found him and summoned his uncle, S. J. McMahon, who called Dr. Washburn, but he had passed away.

Brooklyn - Where-ever you plan to spend the “Fifth” do not forget the community get-together at the school building. Bring the children and their fire works and let them enjoy the evening in a safe and sane way. A Stephen Foster song festival will be presented by the Musical Club, with “Susie’s Kitchen Band” as a leading feature. Everyone come.

Thompson - A Fourth of July celebration will be held in this place, Monday, July 5th. Among the interesting features of the day will be a parade, consisting of floats, fantastics, etc. Two ball games, flag raising and an address by Rev. Mr. Newton, of Honesdale, will be given.Two bands will furnish music. Dinner will be served by the ladies of the community.

Aged Fisher Folk: A considerable number of persons, past 80 years of age, have applied for fishing licenses this season. And while there are many women who have licenses, the oldest of these is Mrs. Lovanda Pickering, of Thompson, who admits 75 years. Men over 80 years who have received licenses in the county are: R. F. Davies, Uniondale, 87; G. W. Gillett, New Milford, 87; John Huntley, New Milford, 86; G. W. Martin, Montrose, 85; I. W. Sinsabaugh, Hopbottom, 81; William Smyth, South Gibson, 82; S. L. French, Thompson, 82; E. A. Jenner, So. Montrose, 80; C. H. Mathews, New Milford, 80; A. L. Titus, Hopbottom, 80.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Register, June 30, 1826.

DIED. In Springville, on Sunday the 25th inst., David Stevens, aged 20 years, son of Simon Stevens.

ORDER OF PROCESSION, FOR THE 4TH OF JULY NEXT: 1. Band of Music; 2. Citizens. 3. Standard and Guard. 4. Infantry and Rifle companies. 5. Gentlemen and Ladies. 6. Civil Authority. 7. The Clergy. 8. Committee of Arrangement. 9. President and Vice President.  10. Orators. 11. Chaplains. 12 Revolutionary Soldiers. 13. Artillery Companies.

ORDER OF EXERCISES: 1. Introductory Prayer. 2. Address, and Declaration of Independence. 3. Instrumental Music. 4. Oration. 5. National Ode. 6. Religious Address. 7. Sacred Music. 8. Instrumental Music.

Uniondale - G. E. Douglass has purchased a barrel of Dowflake, a white powder, which he will use in front of his store and residence to keep the dust down. ALSO An impressive Memorial service was held in the M. E. Church. Excellent music was furnished by the Uniondale orchestra, also the men’s choir and quartet. Flags and relics of the war decorated the church and the three local remaining Civil War veterans, T. B. Dimmock, Richard Davis and Emmet Gibson, occupied seats of honor near the pulpit.

Montrose - At a meeting of the United Fire Co., the Purchasing and Ordering Committee was instructed to purchase fire equipment suitable for the town, but not a “pumper” engine. It is believed a truck, chemically equipped, may be secured, which could later be converted into a  pumper. ALSO Fred T. Mack, proprietor of the Subway Lunch, has purchased a lot on Cherry street from Mrs. Regis Dolan and Miss Pauline McCollum. A barn is located on the lot and Mr. Mack is considering moving it down nearer the street and converting it into a bungalow. ALSO Carpenters are at work tearing down the Odd Fellows Hall block, which will be erected on the site of the burned Exchange Hotel, by John J. Burke. Mr. Burke will convert the building into an apartment house. Owing to its size it was found impracticable to move the building through the streets.

Pleasant Valley - Friday morning, June 4, we had a frost. It still continues cold for June.

Brookdale - The Brookdale Telephone Company held a meeting at Tingley Hall. The same officers were elected for another year. Fred Mott, of Corbettsville, was granted the privilege of adding a phone to his garage.

Harford - The following graduated from the Vocational School: Rachel Michael, Pauline MacNamara, Mary Resseguie, Claude Barnes, Robert Chamberlain, Mary Courtright, Beatrice Davis, Lynn Gardner, Herbert Hall, James Hugh, Wayne Jesse, Kenneth Michael, Charles Oakley, Hazel Palmer, Mildred Seal. The McNamara Orchestra, from So. Gibson, gave many pleasing selections. The orchestra consists of Mrs. G. L. MacNamara and son and daughter.

New Milford - Miss Viola VanCott, who has been teaching in the schools in Kirby, Wyoming, for the past year, has returned to her home for the summer vacation.

Clifford - Memorial exercises were well attended. The old soldiers’ graves were decorated with flowers by the children of the Sunday school.

Springville - Harry Gavitt, our tonsorial artist, has sold out his business to Bruce Lake, but still retains the barber trade at Dimock. He is driving a new car.

Hop Bottom - Mrs. Button enjoyed another birthday She was 94 years old, and received a beautiful cake with ninety-four candles on it.

Brooklyn - Wm. S. Tiffany and family motored to Philadelphia to attend the Shriners convention and the opening of the Sesquicentennial exhibition. Mrs. Tiffany visited relatives in the city.

Rush - The graduates of the Rush high school, excepting two, have returned from a trip to Niagara Falls.

Lenoxville - Earl Carr, of this place, has his lunch room and gas station nearly completed, along the concrete road, just beyond Clifford.

Herrick Center - Mr. and Mrs. John Jones have been at Scranton, since Saturday, called there by the sudden death of their eldest son, Harry Jones, founder of the Woodlawn Dairy Company.

Honor Roll of Revolutionary War Soldiers of Susquehanna Co. JONOTHAN MOXLEY. Came from Groton, Conn., and settled in New Milford township in 1814. The name of his father, Joseph Moxley, appears on the monument at Groton as among those slain at the massacre of Fort Griswold. Jonathan served in that contest but was never regularly enlisted. He died in 1849, aged 89, and is buried in the cemetery in New Milford borough. He had seven children. His wife, Sally, died in 1826, aged 67. JOTHAM PICKERING. A native of Meriden, Mass., and a soldier of the Revolution. Came to settle in New Milford, but in 1798 moved to Gibson township, with his wife, Ailsa, four daughters and five sons. Children who became adults, Henry, John, Preserved and Corbett Potter; Leah, wife of William Tripp; Mrs. Aden Cramer; Nabby Ann, wife of Henry Miller, of Clifford; Polly, wife of James Waterman, of Wayne county. He died in 1809, aged 50.

News Brief: An autoist, who had just come from Vermont, on June 3, said that in that state there was still snow on the ground. As late as the middle of May there was sufficient ice in the harbor at Buffalo to impede shipping. The extreme cold weather all over the country is being felt even in the south, where it has affected the cotton crop, it is believed. ALSO The State will oil the following roads in Susquehanna county the week of June 12th. Between Montrose and Bridgewater; Montrose and Tiffany; Nicholson and Lenox; Forest City and Clifford.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Register, June 9, 1826.

DIED, In this borough, on the 30th ultimatum. Mrs. ________ Hodgdon, wife of Samuel Hodgdon.

To extract grease spots from Linen—The following method is not generally known, and is certainly the most simple and (we speak from experience) the best we ever met with:—Take magnesia in the lump—wet it, and rub the grease spots well with it; in a little time brush it off, when no stain or appearance of grease will be left. —Housekeeper’s Magazine.

SURVEYING. The subscriber having furnished himself with a first rate COMPASS, and other instruments for surveying, gives notice that he will devote his time to this business. Aware of the consequent injury of bad work, he will make it his primary object to avoid it. His charges will be reasonable, and his work warranted accurate. Where work is confined to him alone, he pledges himself that it shall be done with promptness and fidelity. JOSEPH W. GARNSEY, Deputy Surveyor for Susq’a Co.

To Preserve Cucumber Vines. As this is the season for planting Cucumbers, it may not be amiss to remind those concerned, that to sow Buckwheat in rows around the hills, at the same time the Cucumbers are planted, will preserve the vines against the ravages of the streaked bug which is generally so destructive to them. This discovery was published a year ago, and several of our subscribers who tried the experiment found it to be effectual. Palmyra Sentinel.

BLACKSMITHING. The subscriber having purchased the shop formerly occupied by Daniel Curtis, respectfully informs the public that the above business, in all its branches, will be carried on at the said shop. All calls will be punctually attended to and work done to the satisfaction of his customers. EMBLEY SHAFER, Montrose.