Hallstead - The Susquehanna county commissioners have petitioned the Dauphin county court to appoint viewers to examine the Great Bend/Hallstead bridge over the east branch of the Susquehanna river, and report on the necessity of rebuilding this structure. The bridge was weakened in the ice floods last winter and only constant care on the part of guards, in directing heavy traffic, makes it possible to use it. It is expected the viewers will examine the bridge within a couple of weeks. It is hoped the state will consent to rebuild it, as the cost of rebuilding, estimated at $350,000, will fall heavily on the county taxpayers.

Dimock - James Farley, of Auburn, was here last week, getting things in readiness to open his large stone quarry which has been idle all winter. ALSO George Sheffler, of Lynn, is the new manager on the large Norris farm, near Cope’s pond.

Montrose - Cards received from W. C. Cox announce that he is still in Havana, Cuba, and anxiously awaiting the arrival of each Democratto give him the home news. He says: “I can tell you this town is far ahead of Miami in climate and everything. All high life and style. Second Paris of the world—I am crazy about it. So much to see and do all the time. All autos are kept well polished The women and girls are so pretty. Don’t forget to send the newspaper every week. Put on double wrapper. ALSO The “Red Cottage” on the Montrose Bible Conference grounds, near the golf links, has been torn down and some of the timbers and lumber will be used in building a dormitory on the grounds and also a tool house. The hand hewn timbers and pine flooring, some of the boards being 16 to 20 inches wide, bespeak the age of the structure, which was probably over 75 years old. A copy of the Wilkes-Barre Advocate of Jan. 29, 1845, was found within the walls, showing the probable time when the house was erected.

Susquehanna - Atty. John Ferguson had a harrowing experience returning from Montrose by the way of the Great Bend road. The road was blocked at a narrow place by a steam roller and other machinery being used by the Lane Construction Co. in rebuilding the highway. Atty. Ferguson went out in a field to make a detour and his harrowing experience began. He plowed and harrowed the field, his car sinking into mud to the fenders. Finally, with the assistance of 20 men and two trucks, he was hauled to dry land, and continued his journey homeward. Had Atty. Ferguson been a “swearin’” man, the fog around the sticking place would have been thicker’n smoke, you can bet.

Forest City - Mrs. Bessie L. Jones, Forest City’s contestant in the Scranton Republican’s sale campaign, won the thirteenth grand award. The award was a $425 Ford touring car. She is receiving the congratulations of her friends and supporters.

Auburn Four Corners - Frank McGee, who has been in ill health for the last five years, passed away at his home, April 15th. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. James McAvoy, and one son, Joseph, both of this place. Funeral at St. Bonaventure’s Church.

Uniondale - Ira Churchill has a force of men at work repairing the road from Churchill’s corners to the county line. Council could not see its way clear to work the road and accepted Mr. Churchill’s offer to make the road passable, providing teams and men were furnished. The council accepted the offer and as a result the road is worked, the first time in many years.

Harford - A mistake occurred in the Harford items last week in regard to the class party at Shirley Holbrook’s. It was postponed.

Herrick Center - Prof. and Mrs. C. J. Savage entertained the three lady teachers of the school for dinner. The guests, Miss Pauline Flynn, Miss Roby Felter and Miss Myra Campbell, were entertained after dinner with a Radio program. ALSO The class of 1925 consists of four girls, Margaret Adeline Crandall, Isabelle Irene Owens, Mary Rebeca Manco and Gladys Isabelle Fletcher.

Clifford - Perry Yarns, 78 years of age, died at his home Thursday evening. He was a native and lifelong resident of that community He is survived by his wife and one son, William Yarns, and several grand-children.

Little Meadows - Patrick McNamara died April 15, 1925, at the home of his son Patrick, in Binghamton. He is survived by there sons, Michael and John of Little Meadows, Patrick, a daughter, Mrs. Leo Foran, of Vestal; a brother John, of Miners Mills, Pa., and a sister, Mrs. Frank Shelton, of Owego.

Heart Lake - Thieves visited Gratton Bennett’s hen house Friday night and took about thirty-five fowls.

Fowler Hill, Auburn Twp. - The Wootton brothers came from their home in Connecticut to visit relatives over Easter.They returned home on Sunday. Kenneth remained here intending to work the coming season for C. B. Culver.

News Brief: Sixty-eight years ago, Monday, there was a fall of four feet of snow in this section. At Saranac Lake, NY, Sunday, a foot of snow was reported. Government observers predict a cold summer, based on weather records. They go so far as to predict an even colder summer next year, believing that it will be “summer less,” as was in1816.

“200 Years Ago” from the Susquehanna County Republican, April 22, 1825.

A SETTLEMENT WANTED: Persons indebted to the subscriber for WHISKEY purchased before the first of January last, for which they engaged to pay grain, are hereby notified that if it is not delivered by the first of May next, it will not be received—cash will be required. H. CLARK, Montrose.

NOTICE: All persons indebted to the estate of ISAAC BLAKE late of Harford township, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment, and all persons having demands against said Estate, are requested to present them duly attested for settlement to CHARLES CHANDLER, 2nd, Administrator, Gibson.

ATTENTION! The Bridgewater Yeomanry Guards will meet the first Monday of May next, precisely at 9 o’clock, in the forenoon, at the house of J. Buckingham, in Montrose, completely armed and equipped as required by law. A. C. LUCE, Capt.

SURVEYING: The subscriber having furnished himself with a first rate Compass, and other instruments for Surveying, gives notice that he will in future 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 confided to him alone, he pledges himself that it shall be done with promptness and fidelity. JOSEPH W. GARNSEY, Deputy Surveyor General, Montrose.

“Man Killed in Wreck Near Great Bend” - With death staring him in the face, John Loohm, of Hornell, NY, fireman on the wrecked Erie Railroad passenger train, cried out a warning to the engineer just in time for the airbrakes to be applied before the fatal crash, near Great Bend, and thus saved the lives of many persons in the coaches behind. The smashup occurred just east of the grade crossing, at the eastern end of the town, when a car on a west bound freight train buckled and was hurled across the path of the east bound passenger train. Both trains were wrecked and those who viewed the tangled mass of steel strung along the tracks remarked about the miraculous escape the passengers and the crew had. Twelve passengers were injured, but none seriously, and doctors from Hallstead and Great Bend were quickly on the scene. Loohm, unable to escape, was crushed to death when the tender telescoped the engine. The freight train continued on its way before it could be brought to a stop. It is believed that an interlocking device, which works automatically, was put in operation ahead of the engine. The train bore down on the switch at such a speed that the engine tipped over on its side. This, together with the crash, caused nearly the entire freight train to leave the tracks, most of the cars toppling over.

Forest City - Sergeant Harry E. McElroy and trooper Edward Lottick, of the state police, chief of police Yanchitis and constable John McCabe, made a raid on several “hootch” parlors Saturday evening. Moonshine, cider, beer and wine were confiscated and Burgess Sredenschek imposed a fine of $90 in each case. In one place raided, three barrels of mash were found and a kettle was on the stove steaming. The confiscated property was consigned to the diamond dyed waters of the Lackawanna, by the burgess, without ceremony.

Thompson - The Erie railroad recently put on a new train known as the Thompson Limited, so called because it was only limited to ten persons. This train had to be taken off last Monday because one of our garage men stole the engine for a Ford truck. ALSO Our Grange lunch of eggs, cake, saltines and coffee seemed to be enjoyed by all.

Alford - The Sickler Quarries, Inc., is a new company which will undertake to further develop the fine bluestone quarries in this place. The stone from this region has been in demand for building purposes, but the new company intends to devote their attention largely to supplying crushed stone for concrete construction work. New machinery will be installed having a capacity of producing 150 tons of crushed rock daily. ALSO Miss Julia Maynard died at the home of her niece, Mrs. J. M. Decker on March 26, 1925. She passed her 100th birthday and was able to read the papers without the use of glasses. She was always bright and cheerful and was known to all as “Aunt Julie.”

Jackson - The following books were recently added to our library: “Wildfire” and “Lone Star Ranger” by Zane Grey; “The Breaking Point” and “Tish” by Rinehart; “Polyanna” by Porter and “Harriet and the Piper” by Norris.

Lenox - Miss Borthwick, public health nurse, gave a very interesting talk at the Grange meeting on the prevention of diphtheria, explained the schick test and gave us much needed information about this subject.

Susquehanna - The Helping Hand Society will give an up-to-date old folks concert, entitled, “One Hundred Years Ago.” ALSO The Erie shops shut down last Wednesday to open on April 1st. A layoff of forty men will reduce the working force to that extent, the names being posted Saturday.

Clifford/Carbondale - The proposed state road between Clifford and Carbondale, via Crystal Lake, has been dropped by the House Committee on Public Roads. Its omission is stirring up a great deal of feeling in Lackawanna and Susquehanna counties.

Montrose - At the annual meeting of the Historical Society and Library Association, April 3rd, we are to have the privilege of hearing Miss Frances Dorrance speak on the “Romance of Local History and Where to Find It.” ALSO F. W. Hart advertises furniture, carpets, rugs undertaking (both phones, night or day) and picture framing.

Fairdale - Warren E. Sterling, secretary of the Fairdale Cemetery Association, is doing much to improve that cemetery and is selling a considerable number of burial plots. Many towns are organizing incorporated cemeteries, and by local efforts in this manner the cemeteries thus cared for are steadily growing neater and more orderly. The number of neglected cemeteries in this part of the country is rapidly growing less.

North Bridgewater - Shadrach Horton had the misfortune to lose a valuable horse last week.

Franklin Twp. and Montrose - The marriage of Manley S. Fowler, of Franklin, and Miss Eleanor Conway, of Montrose, took place March 28, 1925, at the home of Rev. H. L. Hubbard, Alford. Both young people are highly regarded in this section, the groom being an ex-service man and the bride a former operator in the Merchants Telephone Co. They will reside at Otowata Lake, a summer resort near Franklin Forks, where Mr. Fowler is employed.

The Crandall Toy Factory fire, in August of 1883, destroyed the business and necessitated a move by C. M. Crandall to Elmira, NY and Fred Crandall to Elkland, Pa, where they continued business in a small way. The fire started in the factory and burned both sides of S. Main street as far as the Turrell house. On the opposite side of the street the burned district extended to the present warehouse of Homer G. Lake. The fire extended up Church street eastward as far as the store of M. S. Wilson, or the east end of the present “brick block,” thus ending the fine business of nearly twenty years standing. [To understand the vast number of toys invented and patented by the Crandall brothers, you can view articles on line.]

News Brief: For some time there has been deterred opposition to Sunday funerals, not only by the undertakers but by the ministers as well. At a meeting recently at Wilkes-Barre of the association of undertakers of the counties of Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wayne, Wyoming and Susquehanna, a resolution was adopted against Sunday funerals. Rt. Rev. Bishop Hoban claimed that many of the duties of the church were not performed when Sunday funerals are held and that it was a hard strain on the officiating clergymen.

200 Years Ago, from the Montrose Gazette, April 1, 1825.

Messers. Catlin & Co. - I will thank you to submit to the consideration of the Electors of the Borough of Montrose, the following ticket for the ensuing election to be supported by its intrinsic merits and to be rejected by any Elector who prefers another ticket, within danger of being denounced as an apostate. Burgess, Benjamin T. Case. Council - Isaac Post, Joshua W. Raynsford, William Jessup, David Post, Samuel Hodgson, Mason Denison, Charles Avery, Asa Dimock, Jr., William Foster. High Constable, Jeremiah Etheridge. Assessor, Sylvanus S. Mulford.

Herrick Twp. - Over three years ago, Oct. 3, 1921, Burns Lyons, a prominent Uniondale stockman, was brutally assaulted and robbed of $2,000 in a barn on his farm in this place. The following Thursday he passed away without regaining consciousness. The state police, detectives and local officials worked on the case but were apparently baffled in obtaining clews [clues] that warranted making arrests. Recently, information was obtained that led to the arrest of Walter Kubas, age 16, a lad of this place and Michael Turano, a former Herrick resident. Warrants have also been issued for Joseph Welicks, Richard Wagner, Mike Bussik and Clarence Eagan. Kubas, who is several years younger than the others, claims that he was posted as a “look out” by the others, and was not an eye witness of the affray. The attack on Lyon, who was a stock buyer, was known to keep considerable sums of money in his pocket.

Auburn Twp. - The death of R. M. Bushnell, a native of this township and for many years a well known justice, occurred on March 10, 1925. Deceased was 81 years of age and was born to John and Eliza (Riley) Bushnell, Jan. 7, 1844. He followed farming as long as his health permitted and for many years served as school director and justice of the peace. He and his wife moved to Montrose about seven years ago. ALSO Many in the place heard over the radio the president’s [Calvin Coolidge] inaugural speech.

Dimock - William Bell and Thomas Noble are making maple syrup. New maple syrup is being offered by local makers from the first run at $2.00 a gallon. ALSO The net proceeds of the Community Workers dinner, was $37.74. Several persons asked how it was possible for the ladies to put on such a fine dinner for 25 and 15 cents, the usual prices charged.

Little Meadows - The Graves school has been closed the past week because of the illness of the teacher, Miss Cathleen Coleman.

Forest City - “Pat O’Malley,” who is often seen on the screen, is a Forest City lad who has made good in the theatrical world. He has a brother, in Susquehanna, employed as a trainman on the Erie.

Upper Lake, New Milford Twp. - Justin Tingley had his horse “corked” one day last week while working in the woods. Dr. Miller, of Montrose was called and doctored the wounds.

Harford - Mrs. Ida Whitman and William Holmes were united in marriage, March 7th, by Rev. Sanford, at the M. E. parsonage in Montrose. They will reside at Union Hill. They were attended by Mr. & Mrs. Earl Lewis.

Susquehanna - Miss Dorothy Osborne, formerly of this place, is winning fame as a moving picture actress. In the March issue of the “Smart Set” magazine, she is pictured, and the story of the play in which she is starring is printed. Miss Osborne is the grand-daughter of Mrs. Osborne, of Myrtle street, and a niece of Mrs. Harry Demander and Mrs. H. Perry, all of Susquehanna.

Hallstead - Eugene F. Wilmot, who has not been in the best of health recently, is showing a decided improvement. He informs us that it was just fifteen years ago that he relinquished his position as conductor on the Lackawanna railroad and was succeeded by the present conductor, Charles Flanagan.

Oakland - Oakland township and Oakland borough school districts are considering building a new eight room high school building between High and Borden streets. Owing to the heavy handed indebtedness of the borough, at present, to float the necessary bond to build the building will make the indebtedness exceed the limit of 7% of the assessed valuation of property.

Franklin Forks - Fred Knapp has purchased the house and blacksmith shop at the foot of the long hill, owned by parties in Binghamton.

Brookdale - Born to Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Henry, a son, Dellmont Coolidge.

Brooklyn - Mrs. McKeeby entertained in honor of her sister, Mrs. Mary Carey’s 82nd birthday. The following ladies were present, all except one being over 80 years of age: Mrs. E. M. Hine, Mrs. M. J. Kent, Mrs. E. A. Giles, Mrs. J. S. Wright, Mrs. Perigo and Mrs. Carey and Mrs. McKeeby. ALSO The Girl Scouts, with their captain, Mrs. Wolfe, enjoyed a hike to Ely Lake on Saturday.

Uniondale - Today marks the 37th anniversary of the blizzard that swept the eastern section of this country. Railroads were blocked, street traffic in the larger cities and the county roads were blocked for several days. Morgan Daniels tells us that on the previous day he took a case of eggs to the station for shipment. The hen fruit was not sent to its destination for more than a week on account of blocked roads. The Erie had but one track at that time and was not cleared for more than a week.

Montrose - From an article published by F. B. Jewett: “Charles M. Crandall invented some wood children’s toys that were patented in 1867. Soon, afterward Mr. Crandall showed some of the alphabetical blocks to P. T. Barnum, the great showman. Mr. Barnum was so interested in them that he gave them a place in his museum in New York city. They were on exhibition for some time and such demand was created for the building blocks that Mr. Crandall had to arrange for larger quarters and more machinery in order to fill the orders. He arranged with the Sayre Bros. for the second story of their large building, with power furnished by the Sayres from their large steam engine and boiler. In a short time the toys manufactured by this firm were sent to all nations and this factory was the largest in the world manufacturing children’s toys exclusively.” [Continued next week.]

News Brief: Eggs are taking a drop in price. Local buyers are giving 27 cents a dozen at present. The hens are getting over their “long rest” and are “shelling ‘em out.”

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette & Susquehanna County Herald, March 11, 1825.

TO PENSIONERS. Congress has made the necessary appropriations for paying off the revolutionary soldiers for the present year.

NOTICE. The Eastern and Silver Lake Post routes will now be performed by Mr. T. Tewksbury. The terms will be the same as formerly, except that each subscriber will be required to pay the carrier fifty cents. One dollar seventy-five cents to the printers. J. CATLIN & CO.

It is estimated that nearly one half of the citizens of Philadelphia and New York are afflicted with the influenza. The disease is also very prevalent in many parts of the country.

Hallstead/Great Bend - The county commissioners have closed the Hallstead-Great Bend bridge over the Susquehanna river to traffic, although foot passengers still use it for crossing. During the flood last week, huge cakes of ice damaged one pier and abutment and injured the ironworks on the Great Bend end of the bridge. Fearing that the water had seriously undermined it, the commissioners closed the bridge. The water is still so high that it is impossible to accurately gauge the damage done. A county bridge at Brandt was also taken out last week and carried downstream. The span was about 70 feet long. This structure was completely wrecked and will have to be entirely rebuilt.

Thompson - The Thompson High school cage artists went down to defeat at the hands of the Starrucca High school performers, Feb. 14, with a score of 35 to 24.Thompson was lost with the absence of their star center, Orland Dickey. “Don” Shelley and Rolley Buck played the best game for the losers, scoring 8 and 6 points respectively.

Hop Bottom - February 22nd will be observed in the M. E. Sunday school by a special program of music, recitations and songs. All veterans of the Civil War and the World War are especially invited to attend. Talks will be given by some of the veterans.

Harford - In commemoration of the birthday of the first president, a patriotic service will be held next Sunday at the Congregational Church. An address will be delivered by the pastor on, “The Character of Washington.”

New Milford - Mrs. Charles Ainey, formerly of Montrose, was admitted to the City Hospital, Binghamton, last week. Physicians in the hospital diagnosed her illness as a case of “sleeping sickness.” Her condition was reported as critical.

Montrose - Mrs. Marshall Goodheart, of Worcester, Mass., before her marriage Miss Anna Warriner, of Montrose, has been at her former home here this week. Friends who have known Mrs. Goodheart, as Mrs. Gutherz, will be interested in learning that recently her husband and she decided to change the combined French-Swiss name of Gutherz to the American appellation of Goodheart.

Dimock - Earl Barnes was so unfortunate as to lose his Chevrolet car by fire, one day last week, while he and Ernest Benninger were on the Lackawanna Trail. The car tipped over, pinning Mr. Benninger beneath it, but he was rescued in time to avoid being burned, luckily for him.

Brooklyn - The Ladies Musical Club was pleasantly entertained by Mrs. Smith and Miss Roberts at the former’s home. The program consisted chiefly of patriotic songs. Mrs. Wolfe sang the French National Hymn; Miss Stonier, an Irish and Welsh song; Mrs. Hardy, Mrs. Fitch, Mrs. Roper and Mrs. Smith sang the National Hawaiian song, and the chorus of ladies present sang several other national hymns. Mrs. Gere and Mrs. Terry played a piano duet which was a medley of five national hymns, ending with “The Star Spangled Banner.”

Susquehanna - W. H. French, a Civil War veteran, fell on the ice at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Washington Street and fractured his right arm. Dr. Condon reduced the fracture. Many falls upon the ice have occurred but Mr. French was more unlucky than many in the results. He injured the arm that was shattered by a bullet away back in the days of the Civil War, and which showed unmistakable signs of the suffering and the handicap it has been all these years.

Williams Pond - A four-horse sleigh load from Snow Hollow attended the dance at Heart Lake, Friday night.

Gelatt - The death of Eugene Gelatt occurred at his home at Gelatt, Feb. 7, after a lingering illness of several weeks. He was 63 years of age and a life long resident of Gelatt.

Forest City - Julius Yeglinsky has joined Uncle Sam’s fighting forces. He will be a member of the band stationed at Fort Hoyle, Md. ALSO The Naperj Society will make an application to court for a charter on April 13. The intended corporation will be called “The Slovenian Catholic Singing, Dramatic and Educational Society of Forest City.”

Uniondale - It is reported that Lewis Allen is to open a blacksmith shop here in the near future.

A Quote from Abraham Lincoln: “My best friend is a person who will give me a book I have not read.”

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Gazette and Susquehanna County Herald, Feb. 4 and Feb. 18, 1825.

Divorce notices were announced in the form of advertisements, as below:

TO MARTHA HARRIS. Take Notice, that Daniel Harris, your husband, has filed his petition and libel against you for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that an alias subpoena has issued. You are therefore required to be and appear before the Court of Common Please in and for the county of Susquehanna, to be held at Montrose, on the fifth Monday of January next, and then and there shew cause, if any you have, why the said petition and libel of the said Daniell should not be granted, & his bonds of matrimony with you should not be dissolved. SAMUEL GREGORY, Sheriff, Montrose, Dec. 23d, 1824.

TO ELIZA WYLIE. Take Notice, that James Wylie, your husband, has filed his petition and libel against you, for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that an alias subpoena has issued. You are therefore required to be and appear before the Court of Common Please, in and for the county of Susquehanna, to be held at Montrose, on the fifth Monday of January next, and then and there to shew cause, if any you have, why the said petition and libel of the said James should not be granted, and his bonds of matrimony with you should not be dissolved. SAMUEL GREGORY, Sheriff, Montrose, Dec. 23d, 1824.

And more advertisements:

Dundaff HAT Manufactory. The subscriber, having removed his Hatting business from Wilkesbarre to Dundaff, in Susquehanna co., wishes to inform the public that he is constantly making HATS of the following description, which he offers to sell, wholesale or retail, as low for cash as hats of the same quality can be purchased of the Hatters in the cities, viz: Water-proof BEAVERETTS, CASTORS, IMITATION BEAVERS, Common RORUM and WOOL HATS. He will also receive for Hats at retail, this Manufactory, most kinds of country produce, as also, Hatting Wool and Furs. JAMES WARNER, Dundaff.

FOR SALE. A valuable improvement, in the township of LENOX, on the Milford & Owego Turnpike, at the 14th mile-board from Montrose, together with a TWO STORY HOUSE, 22 x 26 ft, with a small cellar—also a good log BLACKSMITH SHOP. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber, living on said premises. EDWARD MAXSON. Lenox, January 8th, 1825

Birchardville - Mrs. W. H. Allen has returned from Sayre Hospital, where she went for treatment for a broken hip. But little could be done for it. ALSO Dayton Birchard has returned to Colgate College, at Hamilton, N. Y., after spending Easter vacation here.

Heart Lake - Mrs. Lee Whitney is confined to her bed with congestion of the brain.

Dimock - The following make up the Dimock high school base ball team: catcher, Ceylon Ely; 1st base, Harmon Brown; 2nd base, pitcher, Freeman Thomas; 3rd base, Joseph Winans; short stop, George Howell; right fielder, George Heitsman; center fielder, John Titman; left fielder, Oscar Heitsman; pitcher, 2nd base, Donald Roderick. ALSO Francis R. Cope is spending the week at St. Helen’s Island, South Carolina, where a new community building is to be dedicated. [The Penn School was founded in 1862 by Quaker and Unitarian missionaries, from Pennsylvania, as an African-American cultural and educational center. The Cope family was very involved in the success of this school and instrumental in the building of the Cope Industrial Shop, now a museum. The site was declared a National Historic Landmark District in 1974.] See more on “Penn Center” on line.

Springville - Local talent will produce “Patty to Make Things Hum,” a hummer of a play, will take place on Friday evening, April 17. This play went over big in Brooklyn and Montrose and now Springville people will present it in the community building. The Holstein Quartet will sing between acts. ALSO Cyrus Marcy, an old resident and one of the very few left of the Civill War veterans, is quite ill at this writing.

Montrose - Paul Shea, driving a truck, collided with a telephone pole at the corner of Church and South Main streets. The pole stood the jolt well and the car was only slightly damaged, although it was a head-on collision. Paul was able to drive the car away even more speedily, owing to the large quantity of mud which was knocked off by the impact.

Uniondale - The sale of the late Mrs. Georgiann Larrabee’s property was held and attended by many. The house on Main street was sold to W. E. Gibson for $1,250. The collection of antiquated articles sold well. An andiron sold for $30. Candle sticks brought $5 and over. A large share of the collection was purchased by a party from Scranton. Ollie Richardson was the auctioneer.

Susquehanna - Andrew Blakeslee, aged 87, and Mrs. Marie Snyder, who admitted 71 years, both of Bainbridge, NY, were married by Justice J. M. Williams, in this place, on Wednesday, April 8th. Both of the aged people had been married three times previous to their last embarkation on the matrimonial sea, and fared forth on their fourth voyage hand in hand and happy, as they walked to the Erie station to take the train for Binghamton to spend their honeymoon.

South Auburn - Luella, daughter of Geo. Gow, and Charles Love, son of Mrs. Mamie Love, were united in marriage by the Rev. Charles Monroe, of Skinners Eddy, on April 8th.

Thompson - The Thompson High School basket ball team closed its season with 7 victories and 2 defeats. The players are: Arland Dickey, Roland Buck, Edward Karcher, Lamont Nelson, Donald Shelley and Laurence Shelley. “Rally” Buck, Lamont Nelson and “Don” Shelley played in every game.

Fairdale - While going to the creamery Frank Bolles’ horses became frightened, throwing him from the wagon and hurting him quite badly.

Harford - The barn owned by Mr. Corman, on the James Cameron farm, was destroyed by fire. Two horses and one cow perished in the flames. The other stock was rescued. Mr. Corman tried to save the horses and became entrapped in the flames. He is suffering badly from burns. Two automobiles were destroyed, a quantity of hay, wagons, farming implements and a silo, nearly new.

Forest City - Frank Supon, fire warden, and his assistant, Frank Flors, have organized a fire patrol. This year the patrol will consist of young men and not boys, as heretofore. They will be ready to respond at any time called. In the past the patrol has rendered valiant service and the future seems more promising. Experience has taught the officers the value of a trusted patrol, and now the fighting force is the best obtainable.

South Ararat - Lynn Cottrell has an order in for one of Edsel Ford’s tin dirigibles. ALSO Wilbur Brooks is home from Washington, D. C. He came by motorcycle and made the trip in ten hours flat.

News Brief: Only bottled milk may be sold at eating places in Pennsylvania after May 26. Gov. Pinchot has approved the bill that requires restaurants, hotels, soda fountains and dining cars to serve milk in the original bottle in which it is supplied. ALSO The ordinary taxpayer is not hard-boiled. He is merely soaked. ALSO Elwood Haynes, inventor of the first automobile, died at his home in Kokomo, Ind. When Haynes drove the first “horseless carriage” around Chicago, at a speed of eight miles an hour, in 1894, he was directed by officials to “get that contraption off the street.” He conceived the motor propelled vehicle as a means to travel about with greater speed than possible with horses. He was past 69 years of age and for some years successfully manufactured the Haynes car.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Gazette and Susquehanna County Herald, April 15, 1825.

On Sunday morning last, one of the tannery buildings in the vicinity of this borough, belonging to Stephens and Foster, was destroyed by fire. The fire communicated with the roof from the chimney of their newly constructed steam works. All exertions to save this building were fruitless; but the one almost adjoining, and much more valuable, was saved by the due exertion of our citizens.

The bill to re-charter the Silver Lake Bank, under the title of the “Northern Bank of Pennsylvania,” has, it is said, passed both houses of the legislature.This Bank continues to redeem its paper with promptitude, and honor to the institution.

NEW LINE OF MAIL COACHES, From Philadelphia to Buffalo, via Bethlehem, Wilkesbarre and Ithaca, will leave Philadelphia every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday morning at 4 o’clock. The importance of this Line will readily be seen—it opens a direct communication between the city of Philadelphia and the Western parts of the state of New York. At Montrose it intersects a line to Harrisburg, &c. At Owego, to Elmira. Thus affording an opportunity to Gentlemen and Ladies who wish to travel in either of these directions, of a cheap and expeditious mode of conveyance. Seats taken in Philadelphia at the White Swan, near Third street, and at all the Stage Houses on the Line.

Rush Twp. - Four barns were burned on the farm occupied by Herman Shoemaker, near Lawton, Sunday night. The farm is owned by Edward Cavanaugh, of Meshoppen, an aged man, and has been under lease by Mr. Shoemaker, known as the old Elisha Kinney farm. The house was saved by hard work of the neighbors, but the barns fell prey to the flying embers. Early Friday morning the farm house of George Kennedy, near Rushville, was burned, together with its contents. The large frame house was occupied by Mr. Kennedy and his son-in-law, Leverne Jones and family. Household goods and practically all the clothing of the various members burned. Nothing was saved, as the occupants hastily snatched up such clothing as they could reach, and barely escaped with their lives. Word was sent over the telephone, but the fire got under such head way that the entire structure was destroyed.

Montrose - George Post Sprout’s death occurred at the Mackey Hospital on March 21, 1925. He was a son of Charles and Jane (Hinds) Sprout and was born in Montrose, Nov. 4, 1858. His great-grandfather, Captain Bartlett Hinds, was the first settler in Montrose, and his grandfather, Deacon Hinds, was long an active member of the early Baptist Church. Mr. Sprout was long a successful grower of berries and during his residence was an active member of Rough & Ready Fire Co.

New Milford - C. M. Shelp, one of the busiest Justices of the Peace in the county, took out his first commission forty-three years ago, and has held this office, continuously, excepting the few years he was postmaster. His friends are legion. ALSO Mr. & Mrs. John Park and children, of Billings, Montana, are guests of his mother, Mrs. Mary Blakeslee. They made the trip, by motor, reaching here in 18 days.

Springville - A new batch of ladies’ and children’s trimmed hats arrive this week at Anna B. Stevens & Co.

North Jackson - With the death of Ogro Bryant only one of the many “boys in blue,” from Jackson township, now remain. Hosea Benson is the only survivor of the “boys if ’61.” Mr. Bryant passed away on March 15.

Dimock - Hauling automobiles out of the mud with teams has been the order of the day for the people living between Dimock and on the concrete road near the Ballantine farm, the past week. Those going to Montrose are now taking the road east, around by Edward Sheen’s, where they do not have this trouble, as they can take the concrete again to S. Montrose.

Kingsley - A. J. Masters has been repairing the old mill making a garage of it.

Liberty Twp. - The Stanfordville Ladies Aid met at the home of C. W. Bailey. Twenty-six took dinner and the ladies tied a quilt.

Brookvale - Miss Ferris, the County Nurse, was at Chas. Wandell’s on Saturday to quarantine the family for Scarlet fever, his daughter, Marion, being ill with the disease.

Carbondale - The D. & H. railroad repair shops were destroyed by fire, Friday evening. Oil soaked waste and other inflammable material, stored in a closed space, is believed to have caused spontaneous combustion. The plant, with valuable machinery, was burned or damaged beyond repair. The total loss is estimated at around $250,000. The fire was one of the most spectacular in that city in years. The flames were under control at 8 in the evening, but the fire department was kept busy late into the night. It is rumored that the D. & H. may decide to locate their shops at Lanesboro, as this has been considered for some time.

Hallstead - Mrs. Falding conducts “Trail’s End Inn” at this place. She has a very attractive, clean restaurant, where appetizing meals are served, and it is liberally patronized by local people. She said her father, Jacob DeWitt, was one of the early residents of Montrose, coming here from Sussex, NY.

Forest City - What was the Plaza theatre has been transformed into a capacious furniture store by David Freedman. The opening of this enterprise attracted many people and the general surprise was the immense stock and the low prices asked.

Lawsville Center - “Burt” Bailey, is known as is a born optimist, and is quick to discern the silver lining when dark clouds hover. While the farmer has had to cope with very discouraging conditions for a long time, he tells us matters begin to show signs of improvement, reflected by higher butter and milk prices.

Thompson - Charles R. Crosier will install a Phoebe Snow soda fountain and ice cream parlor. Charlie says the home town should have everything the cities have. He is a booster for the new First National Bank now organizing.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. - We sure had a nice little blizzard last Friday, the 13th. Thirty seven years ago we had a big blizzard on that date.

North Branch Twp. - Sunday afternoon, March 15, at her home at North Branch township, Susquehanna County, occurred the death of a pioneer resident. Miss Catherine (Kate) A. Coleman was born at the above-mentioned place about 70 years ago and resided there her entire life. When quite a young lady Miss Coleman took up the profession of school teaching and followed it for many years, having taught in the ungraded schools in different parts of the county and was considered one of the county’s best instructors. She was the daughter of Darius and Margaret Curley Coleman and a life-long member of St. Patrick’s church, Middletown. Interment was in St. Patrick’s cemetery.

200 Years Ago from the Susquehanna County Republican, March 25, 1825.

The following estate notices appeared in the above newspaper: Estate of Spencer Lathrop, Springville, Dyer Lathrop, executor; Estate of Isaac Blake, Harford Twp., Charles Chandler, administrator; Estate of Josiah Churchill, Bridgewater Twp., Asa Dimock, register; Estate of Eli Meaker [Meeker], Silver Lake Twp., Wiliam Meaker, Philip Griffith Administrators.

FOUND, LATELY. A Red Morocco Pocket Book, on the road between Montrose and Great Bend. The owner can have it by calling on the subscriber, proving property, and paying for this notice and other charges. ROBERT MELHUISH, Bridgewater.

NOTICE. BENJAMIN SAYRE would inform the public that he has rented his store-house on the east side of the avenue to Mr. C. Eldridge, and for the present his store will be kept on the west side of the street, in his dwelling house. He intends keeping a few goods on hand during the winter, principally for the purpose of paying for ashes. MILLINERY & MANTUA MAKING will be attended to by MISS COCHRANE, and her sister. BONNETS will be kept on hand as usual.

Montrose - One of the largest attended and most animated fire department meetings took place Friday evening. At that time the various companies voted to unite under one head: Rough &Ready, No. 1; Hose and Chemical Co., No. 2, and Rescue Hook & Ladder Co. In order to bring the matter up for vote, B. R. Gardner moved that the three companies unite under the charter of the earliest company — Rough & Ready Fire Co. (1849), placing their funds in a common treasury and working for the common good of the one organization. The serious fire at Hallstead, on the same morning of the day this meeting was held, had a salutary effect in bringing out many who might not otherwise have attended.

Springville - The Fike home in Parkvale, about 2 1/2 miles east of Springville, was burned to the ground early Saturday morning, while the men were in the barn doing early chores. The three Fike brothers, Warren, Edwin and Jacob are bachelors, all of whom are over 70 years, and their sister, Miss Mary Fike, live together. They are temporarily with relatives and neighbors in that vicinity. A great deal of sympathy has been expressed for these aged people in their overwhelming loss and neighbors and friends are helping them in all possible ways. ALSO The southbound Lehigh Valley train was derailed between this place and Tunkhannock on Saturday. The train was about five hours late in reaching Tunkhannock.

Forest Lake - The home of George Micks, who resides on what was formerly the T. I. Kane farm, was burned Friday morning. Mr.and Mrs. Micks and their five children were roused by the crackle of flames and smoke and barely escaped with their lives. All of their provisions were destroyed, together with their household goods, clothing and the home. Mr. Micks came from Scranton two years and purchased the property. H. V. Ruger and James Broderick have taken the family into their homes until other provisions can be made for them.

Hallstead - Fire broke out in the business district early Friday morning, practically destroying seven buildings and resulted in a loss of upwards of $150,000. Among the buildings and business places destroyed were the garage and salesroom of the Conrad Motor Car Co., including 27 cars, 19 of them new Dodge models; the Hanrahan block, the J.. B. Rogers building, First National Bank building; block owned by Era Whited, in which was located F. B. Brown’s confectionery and jewelry store, known as “The Sugar Bowl;” C. Homer Young’s Garage and the Hallstead Opera House; while other buildings were damaged. The Binghamton Fire Dept. was called before the wires came down and Chief Lyon and combination jumper No. 4 went to the assistance of the Hallstead firemen. The bridge was closed over the Susquehanna river but it was opened to let the Binghamton and Great Bend apparatus through. With a pumper working on the river bank, streams of water were soon being thrown onto the blazing buildings. A high west wind was blowing, which with the near-zero atmosphere, made it most strenuous work to fight the flames.The Hallstead firemen in their first efforts, unassisted by the Binghamton department, were handicapped by inadequate apparatus and low water pressure. Chief John Leahy and Fireman Frank Sickler were painfully burned when the wind whipped the chemical streams around from the chemical truck. The greatest loss was sustained by the Conrad Motor Car Co., estimated at $60,000, but fortunately the cars were largely insured.

Harford - Word was received here last week of the death of Ross Whitney, at Jamestown, NY. He was a former Harford boy.

Susquehanna - Wm. G. Getter, the well known baker, has bought the building at the corner of Grand street and Jackson Avenue from Harry G. Brush. Mr. Getter has occupied this building for some time. He is remodeling it and a suite of living rooms is being arranged upon the second floor. ALSO Work will be started on the new high school early in the spring.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. - March came in quite lion-like. Hope it gets more lamb-like soon.

Brooklyn - “Patty Makes Things Hum” will be presented by local talent in the Universalist church, Friday evening.

East Rush - Wade Knuckle went to Washington, D. C., the first of the week, to witness the inauguration of President Coolidge.

Thompson - There will be a general meeting in the interest of the new bank organizing under the name of First National Bank. Two New York and Philadelphia bankers are expected to give short talks on country banking and why the county should do their business at home to develop the home town.

Uniondale - There seems to be a great desire to own radios among our people and the fascination cannot be thrust aside. George Fowler has purchased a set from Earl Payne, the local agent. D. B. Gibson has a hummer and Miss Beulah Deming has made the purchase of a radio. ALSO The upper road to Forest City is far better than the lower road. There are not so many ruts on the upper road.

News Briefs: Harry Biles, of Kirkwood, NY, was killed by a train on a railroad crossing on Wednesday morning of last week. Mr. Biles was the first man in Bradford county to be successfully operated on for the then new disease, appendicitis. The disease, when it first attracted special attention from medical men, was thought to be caused by fruit seeds in the appendix. ALSO The chestnut blight is steadily spreading over the country, exterminating the American chestnut as it moves. The financial loss has been very heavy for owners who failed to cut their dead chestnuts before it deteriorated and the U. S. Department of Agriculture and State forestry departments have been active in advocating timely utilization.

200 Years Ago from the Susquehanna County Republican and Montrose Gazette and Susquehanna County Herald, March 4th, 1825.

TOWNSHIP ELECTION: Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of Bridgewater township, that an election will be held at the house formerly occupied by Isaac Post, in said township, on Friday, the 18th day of March, 1825, between the hours of one and six o’clock in the afternoon, for the election of four Persons for AUDITORS of the accounts of said township—two persons for OVERSEERS OF THE POOR—four persons for CONSTABLES, and two persons for SUPERVISORS of the highways. JOSEPH WILLIAMS & SAMUEL BARCLAY, Supervisors.

MARRIED, on the 1st. inst. by Edward Packer, Esquire, Mr. Francis Babcock, of Springville, to Miss Parnal Ely, of Hopbottom, Susquehanna county.

ASHES. TWELVE and a half cents per bushel will be given by the subscriber for good HOUSE ASHES, in goods at cash price, at his store in Hop Bottom. JAMES NOBLE.

A few hundred weight of SPANISH BROWN, of a superior quality, just received at the DRUG STORE, and will be sold on reasonable terms.

Herrick Twp. - Capt. Lewis Martin Bunnell, a native of this place, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Mott, in Scranton, Feb. 4, 1925. Capt. Bunnell was 92 years of age, having been born in Herrick, Dec. 8, 1833, after his parents moved from Connecticut in 1820. He completed his education at Harford Seminary and Wyoming Seminary and in 1856 entered the law office of Ralph B. Little, in Montrose, as a law student, and was admitted to practice in the county courts in 1858. When the Civil War broke out he was the first man in Susquehanna County to respond to the call for volunteers. He was elected captain of Co. E., 177th Pa. Volunteers, one of the companies which he recruited and served with distinction until the end of hostilities. He returned to Montrose and married Anne Davis in 1866 and the same year moved to Scranton and continued the practice of law for almost 50 years. He was the oldest member of the Lackawanna County bar.

Harford - Mrs. Jane Harding died Tuesday morning at the age of 92. The funeral was held from the home, on Thursday, with burial in the South Gibson Cemetery.

Rush - A valentine social will be held in the basement of the Rush M. E. church, Friday evening, Feb. 13, for the benefit of the senior class of the high school. Each girl will please bring a valentine. Everyone cordially invited.

Forest Lake - We will pay no bills for shoveling snow or other work on roads in Forest Lake township, without orders from supervisors.

Brooklyn - W. S. Tiffany has taken a position with the South Montrose Manufacturing Co. as a salesman. Mr. Tiffany is selling garment hangers to the big department stores in Chicago, New York and other cities in the middle west and east.

Stevens Point - In this week’s Democrat appears a death notice of Mrs. Julia Melious. The World War brought its trail of tragedy to her. Her husband was one of those to respond to Uncle Sam’s call and he went overseas with the American expeditionary forces. He never was heard from after he landed. Whether he was killed in battle and buried in an unknown grave, or lost his mind and became a wanderer through shell shock, is not known. Within the year she also lost her little six-year-old daughter, which was a severe blow to her.

Montrose - The Ideal Theatre is playing, this week— “Forbidden Paradise,” “North of 36,” and “A Sainted Devil,” a Rex Beach story staring Rudolph Valentino.

Uniondale - Wm. Snedeker, our street commissioner, had a force of men opening the roads Tuesday, so as to permit the passage of automobiles. For three weeks or more automobile traffic has been suspended in this vicinity. ALSO Dynamite parties are uncommon in this locality. Thursday night, at the midnight hour, three blasts were heard. It was probably the work of youths who wished to give warning of the predicted end of the world on the following day.

Hallstead - Frank Sickler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sickler, was injured while shoveling snow under the turntable at the Erie shops at Susquehanna. Mr. Sickler, who was thrown to the ground by some one turning the table, not knowing he was there, had one leg and one arm badly lacerated, and was taken to the Barnes hospital in an unconscious condition.

Dimock - The road has been opened for automobiles from Dimock to the concrete, at Louden Hill, yet the big thaw of the present will soon make it impassable again.

Kingsley - A sleigh load of young people from here attended a basket ball game at Harford, Friday evening. ALSO The Kingsley Book Club was entertained at the Aqua Inn last Thursday evening.

Thompson - We noticed that there were six pairs of overshoes on Doctor Barnes’ front porch Sunday. Therefore we conclude that they had company that day.

Forest City - Fresh mined coal for sale at the Clifford Breaker: Stove Coal at $9 per ton; Chestnut Coal at $9 per ton; Pea Coal at $6 per ton. ALSO Sol Brounstein is home from Alden, NY, where he received treatment at the celebrated mineral springs located at that place. He is greatly improved.

Article by Henry W. Felton, Montrose Democrat, 2/12/1925. “A few months ago I stood in the National Cemetery at Gettysburg and faced the spot where the immortal Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg speech. I tried to picture him as he stood there that day in November,1863 and said those 267 words that will live forever in our classical literature. He arose, came forward, and adjusted his spectacles. He read his speech from a small piece of paper. As he stood there—tall, homely, gaunt—a titter passed over the audience in front of him. They actually laughed at Lincoln’s appearance. They had just listened to Edward Everett, who was considered America’s greatest orator at that time, and who had moved them mightily in a speech two hours long. And the contrast! But the laughter soon was gone. A deep, reverent, thoughtful silence took its place. Did they cheer when Lincoln had finished? By no means. Would they have cheered the Lord’s prayer? In that speech Lincoln gave to us what many scholars declare to be the shortest speech ever delivered. Read again the speech of Lincoln for its logic, its wonderful sentence structure, force in its choice of words and the pure patriotism it breathed—the kind which gripped men’s hearts and stamped immortal truths on their minds. It is the simple characterization of the great man who uttered it.’

From the Susquehanna County Republican, Montrose, Pa., February, 11, 1825.

DIED: In this borough on Sunday last, Mr. James Baldwin, in the 22nd year of his age.

Right of Suffrage - The select Committee in the New York Legislature, on this subject, have reported an amendment to the constitution of New York, authorizing all white citizens, aged 21, to vote after one year’s residence in the state and six months residence in the county, and authorizing all blacks to vote who possess a freehold of the value of $250 dollars.

Montrose - Purchase of a motor fire engine for the protection of Montrose property came before the town council, who was unanimous in its belief that the citizens of the town should have a pumping engine which would augment the throwing power of the streams from the water mains and make it possible to use a number of powerful streams in case of a large fire. ALSO Three companies of the Montrose Fire Department decided to consolidate under the name United Fire Co. The three consolidating were: No. 1, No. 2 and Hook & Ladder.

Fairdale - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Welden, a son, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Warner. ALSO The funeral services of Mrs. D. M. Roe were largely attended at the M. E. Church in this place on Wednesday afternoon.

Dimock - C. W. Heitsman; D. A. Passmore, South Montrose, and Wm. Carpenter, of Dimock, have lately purchased Pine Tree milking machines from Byron Benninger, of Dimock.

Great Bend/Hallstead - The Binghamton Light, Heat & Power Co. is planning to furnish lights for the two mentioned boroughs, from a sub station which will be located on Wm. Hunt’s farm, one mile west of Great Bend. New poles will be set, and it is expected that the sub-station will be ready for use about August 1st.

Susquehanna - Albert Brush, of Brushville, was held up by a couple of men on West Main street, Susquehanna, Thursday night. A demand was made from him for money, but when he drew a revolver the would-be holdup men beat a retreat. Mr. Brush is a son of former Sheriff, Richard N. Brush, of Brushville.

South Ararat - Some one asked whether success is due to luck, pluck, or brains. The answer is easy—all three.

Auburn Four Corners - To Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Nankivell, March 31st, 1925, an 8 1/2 pound daughter, Lorraine Nancy. ALSO In South Auburn, a wood bee for the church was held. A good supply of logs, donated by Mrs. Mamie Love and son, were hauled to the church.

Forest Lake - Lee Griffis, of Endicott, died April 2, 1925, following a severe operation in Binghamton. Mr. Griffis was  born in Forest Lake, in 1865, and was the son of Elisha and Cyrene Brewster Griffis. He spent the greater part of his life in this vicinity, but about 25 years ago went to Endicott.

Franklin Forks - Everyone is welcome to free entertainment and box social on Friday evening, April 10, at eight o’clock, at Salt Springs school.

West Lenox - Nellie Phillips, Adalyn Brundage and Howard Squires, of Mansfield State Normal School, are spending their Easter vacation with their parents here.

Hop Bottom - The old hotel, known as Trail Inn, on the north of the Lackawanna Trail, was purchased by Floyd H. Smith and Leo McHale, of Scranton. Improvements of a coat of paint and a new porch constitute the exterior improvements, while the interior will undergo elaborate changes. The hotel will serve special dinners on Sunday, formally opening Easter Sunday.

Forest City - There was a good exhibition of ball playing at the local grounds, Sunday, when the Forest City Sluggers met the Forest City Pirates. The score stood 9 to 7 in favor of the Sluggers. Pitius, the Forest City high school athlete, was on the mound for the winners and handled the sphere in fine shape. He was as good with the willow, having a three bagger to his credit.

Thompson - Dr. Sherwood is moving to Montrose and it is rumored that Dr. Cole isn’t coming here. However, the Thompson people have good horse sense, they are determined to keep Dr. Barnes.

Murder of Burns Lyon: District Attorney Edward Little has been notified that Joseph Welichka, one of the two wanted in connection with the murder of Burns Lyon, of Uniondale, is in the San Diego, Cal., jail. The district attorney had a description of Welichka broadcast by radio and it was picked up on the U. S. ship Idaho, on which Welichka was serving as a marine. He is being held awaiting extradition proceedings and Sheriff McLaughlin and a deputy will probably start soon for the Pacific coast to bring him back for trial.

Ku Klux Klan: Some 300 Klansmen paraded the principal streets of Montrose, with an accompaniment of red fire and a drum corps. About half of the members appeared in regalia. After the parade they held a meeting on the conference grounds, just off Lake avenue. It is said that there were over 500 present, coming from Binghamton, Scranton, Carbondale and other places. ALSO The Ku Klux Klansmen, of Binghamton, have purchased a $90,000 building on Wall street, Binghamton, where they will have their headquarters.

200 Years Ago from The Montrose Gazette & Susquehanna County Herald, April 8, 1825.

NOTICE. An Election for Captain in the ninth company of Militia, 76th Regiment, will take place at Stephen Breed’s, in Hopbottom [now Brooklyn], on Monday the 18th day of April inst. at 10 o’clock, A. M. JOSEPH WATROUS, Major.

NOTICE. An Election of 2nd lieutenant in the fifth company of militia, 76th Regiment, will take place at Col. John Buckingham’s in Montrose, on Saturday the 16th day April inst. at ten o’clock, P. M. JOSEPH WATROUS, Major, 2nd Battalion.

DISSOLUTION. The co-partnership of Bela Jones and Edwin Ripley, in the Wool carding and Cloth Dressing business, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All those having accounts with them remaining unpaid are notified that they must call and settle them without delay.

HATS. The subscriber would inform his friends, and the public, that he has re-commenced the HATTING BUSINESS, at his old stand in Braintrim, Luzerne county [now Wyoming County], where he solicits their further patronage. He will furnish hats as good, and on as reasonable terms as they can be had elsewhere. T. I. BROOKS.

JUST PRINTED, by J. Catlin & Co. and for sale at the Druggist Store—a pamphlet of 40 pages, containing FOUR SERMONS, by a Preacher of the Gospel. ALSO FOR SALE, At the Druggist Store, a pamphlet of 8 pages—Directions to Farmers for preparing Wool for the machine, and directions for using the Vertical Spinner.

Hallstead/Great Bend - The County Commissioners visited Harrisburg relative to the damaged bridge over the Susquehanna River. They visited the State Highway Dept. and Gov. Pinchot, who were inclined to evade the issue. The bridge will cost $300,000. Several bills are now pending in the legislature, among which is a bill to place all bridges over 200 feet in length, located on stage highways, under the maintenance of the highway department, and under which head this bridge comes. It is hopeful that the bill will become a law.

Forest City - Richard “Dicky” Wagner, aged 23, of this place, the third of the alleged murderous assailants of Burns Lyon, Uniondale stock buyer, was arrested in Forest City as he arrived from Oneonta, N.Y.. He was taken when he stepped off the train on Thursday and then brought to the county jail on Friday by Chief of Police Edward Yanchitis. Three of the six implicated in the assault, which resulted in the death of Lyon, are now in jail. Although the story of the alleged murderers was given wide circulation in the press, Wagner said he had read none of the accounts and was surprised when told he was under arrest for complicity in the murder. ALSO Charles Gilbert, of Dundaff street, has in his possession an old violin nearly 200 years old. It is a genuine Stradivarius. Mr. Gilbert has been offered $700 for the ancient article. It was brought to this county and has been in Mr. Gilbert’s possession the past 20 years. He does not play and the instrument has been unused. It is a bargain for some one.

Montrose - George L. Hinds, of New York City, a former resident of Montrose, died in the Hahnemann Hospital, in Scranton. His age was 79 years. For some years he lived in North Bridgewater, at Hinds’ Corners. His body will be brought here and interment made in the family plot in Montrose cemetery. ALSO Contractor J. M. Noble is engaged in remodeling the apartments in the Masonic Block, lately vacated by Photographer L. G. Titman. At the rear of the second floor a large lodge room is being made, which will be 42x33 feet. A kitchen and butler’s pantry will also be built in connection, while the two front rooms will be devoted to billiard room and ladies’ quarters and for Eastern Star regalia and equipment. The floor of the main room will be of hardwood, suited to dancing and degree work. It is expected the work will be completed on or before June 1st, when a grand opening will be held.

Heart Lake - The Heart Lake Garage has an interesting announcement. The proprietor, Bert M. Brown, has lately added a wrecker and “ambulance” to his equipment and is in position to respond promptly to any calls for assistance. He has a fine plant, in which steam heat and electric lights have lately been installed.

Susquehanna - Susquehanna has a new fire truck that is about the last word in such apparatus. It is an American-LaFrance type, 75 triple combination pumping chemical and hose car. The car is driven by a rugged, 6-cylinder, 105 horse power motor, with more than ample speed and power to meet every condition of road and grade.

Pleasant Valley, Auburn Twp. - Jay Carter, of Beech Grove, who purchased the Raub farm, is cutting the timber down. He expects to put a mill in to saw it into lumber this summer. Last Friday, while skidding out logs, he was struck in the face by the butt of a log and knocked senseless. It is thought that his jaw is broken, besides other bones. It is planned to take him to the hospital today. The marvel is that Mr. Carter escaped with his life. ALSO P. E. Trible has purchased a radio and has a house full of listeners every evening.

Welsh Hill - The book club was pleasantly entertained by Miss Verde Morgan in the Grange Hall, Friday evening.

Fairdale - G. W. Snell told us that the dirt roads between Fairdale and Camptown were already being dragged and were passable though very heavy in places.

Dimock - C. W. Barnes will again take possession of his blacksmith shop, April 1st, after a long needed rest. ALSO A wood bee will be held for the Baptist minister from the woods of George
Baker.

New Milford - Jack Hallock is building a dining room to his ice cream stand at Trail garage. Mr. Hallock will build a service station at the forks of the road of the Trail and Heart Lake road as soon as the weather permits.

East Ararat - Frank May and Will Hathaway are busily engaged making maple syrup.

Thompson - The many friends and neighbors of Mrs. Permelia Tucker gathered at her home on March 16th, to extend congratulations and good wishes on her 90th birthday. At noon a very fine dinner was served by her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Douglas. During the afternoon many called and every one was greeted by her smile. Amid the flowers and tokens from loving friends, she left in our minds a picture long to be remembered.

Crandall Toy Factory (Continued from last week.) - About 40 persons were employed in 1870, many of them being young ladies. The business increased to such an extent that they needed still more commodious quarters and in 1875 C. M. Crandall & Co. purchased of Azur Lathrop the three story wooden building formerly used as a fork factory and the printing office of the Independent Republican. In the neighborhood of 65 persons were then employed and about one million feet of basswood and hemlock lumber were used annually. The financial affairs of the C.M. Crandall & Co. plant necessitated a large cash capital to provide for the current expenses. The financial depression of 1883 had its ill effect on the business. The factory was doing a business of about $70,000 per year, when in August 1886, occurred the fire which wiped it out. (Continued next week.)

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette & Susquehanna County Herald, March 18, 1825.

MARRIED - On the 19th instant, by the Rev. Samuel Marks, Mr. Norton Smith, to Miranda, daughter of David Wakelee, both of Lawsville, Susquehanna County.

The subscriber will pay three dollars per hundred for good quality BLACK SALTS, delivered at his ashery in Montrose. BENJ. SAYRE.

Jackson - For a town of its size, the people of Jackson and vicinity should be proud of its Library. The Jackson Library was founded in the year 1902. With the liberal donations of money and books at the time we were able to place on our shelves abut 600 volumes of good reading. With the books we have added to the list, up to this time, we now have abut 1400 volumes. The annual fee is 50 cents and the Library is open every day and evening for the exchange of books. The patronage has been gradually dropping off for the past few years until the past year, 1924, we had but 17 members. It does not seem that the people of this vicinity would let such a good thing go down for lack of support. There will be a public library meeting at the Central Hotel on March 3. Every public spirited person is invited to attend this meeting and help promote a good cause.

Montrose - Helen Gow, five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Gow, of Dalton, fell into the well of Dr. Chas. Decker, while she and her mother were spending the day at the doctor’s home. The child had been out of her mother’s sight for 20 minutes when she started in search of her. Mrs. Gow noted a pencil beside the well and the cover of planks being partially pushed aside. Suspecting her child had fallen in, carpenters working nearby came to her assistance, and in a few minutes the lifeless little body was taken from the water. Mr. Gow recently purchased a farm in North Bridgewater, and he and his family were moving there on Monday. Much sympathy is felt for the survivors, all of whom are grief stricken in the loss of the beloved child. The funeral will be held from the Decker home, Rev. L. B. Bryden officiating. Interment will be made in the Harford Cemetery.

Friendsville/Montrose - Former District Attorney, James F. Carmalt, 85 years old, died at the home of his daughter in Philadelphia. He was a former resident of Friendsville and spent his summers of late in Montrose, at the home of his nieces, the Misses Morris, on South Main street. He was for some years a member of the Susquehanna County Bar, having studied law at Harvard. He was district attorney of the county for one term in the ’70’s, but refused to attempt re-election on account of his distaste of the oath of office, which required him to prosecute alleged criminals when he believed them guiltless. He was a fine old gentleman and possessed the courtly manners of “gentlemen of the old school.” For years he was active in the Susquehanna County Agricultural Society. At one time he owned the north shore of Lake Mont Rose, now a part of the W. A. Lathrop estate. Besides his daughter he is survived by a son, James Carmalt, of Washington, D. C., a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Montrose - All who are interested in the Montrose Fire Department, or in having insurance rates reduced, should attend the annual department meeting on Friday evening. It is proposed to unite the companies into one organization at this time, in the belief that a more effective fire-fighting organization will result. With an improved fire department, and better equipment, thousands of dollars can be saved yearly in insurance premiums.

Uniondale - A serious accident occurred at the lower grade crossing of the Erie railroad here on Sunday, when a south bound train struck the team and wagon of John Onofrey, of Pleasant Mt. township. Mr. Onofrey and his son, Nicholas, 18, had delivered their load of milk at the local station and were returning home. Nearing the crossing they failed to notice the approaching train until they had driven onto the tracks. The wagon was demolished. The elder Onofrey was hurled high in the air, suffering injuries which caused his death. His son received a deep laceration of the scalp, a broken shoulder and other serious injuries. The horses were cut loose from the wagon and ran some distance before being caught. Mr. Onofrey was 59 years of age and is survived by his wife and eight children.

Dimock - Hon. E. P. Brown, who is not only a good legislator but also an ardent sporting fan and likes young people, is taking six high school boys to one of the greatest athletic carnivals of the year at State College. They will see the Navy in boxing, Notre Dame in basketball and Lehigh in wrestling.

Hop Bottom - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Austin, Feb. 21, a daughter, Shirley May; and born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brown, Feb. 15, a son, Walter Nash. ALSO Delbert Wright has been named postmaster of Hop Bottom to succeed Postmaster Stanley Williams. Postmaster Williams has given excellent satisfaction and many favored his retention, but he was politically a Democrat and hence on the wrong side of the fence.”

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. - We were very much shocked to hear of the death of Leonard Hart, at the Mackey hospital, resulting from a operation for appendicitis. He only lived one week. Death was caused by heart trouble. ALSO We are having April weather in the month of February. Hope we do not get our February weather in April.

Thompson - The members of the Thompson Epworth League are preparing a three act play, “The Barnsville Choir Spruces Up,” to be presented on March 6th, in the High school building.

Forest City - Mrs. M. J. Gorman is an accomplished violinist and yesterday delighted listeners of the WQAN station in Scranton. Displaying the true touch of the artist, Mrs. Gorman, of Forest City, brought enjoyment to thousands of listeners. With Miss Genelda Walsh at the piano, Mrs. Gorman played three selections, ending with “Ave Maria.”

News Brief: What with robins and bluebirds again with us and geese flying northward on Tuesday, youngsters roller skating and playing marbles, it surely looks as though spring had come. ALSO Senator Gelder has presented a bill providing for the construction of a state road from Auburn Center via Elk Lake and connecting with the concrete pave at South Montrose. Representative Brown has proposed a bill for a state road between St. Joseph, in the northeastern part of the county, to Stone’s Corners, in Forest Lake township. Both of these proposed thoroughfares are widely used and the sections traversed have no railroads to handle heavy freight transportation.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette and Susquehanna County Herald and also The Susquehanna County Republican, February 25, 1825.

Died - In Lawsville, on the 16th inst., Miss Fanny Green, daughter of John Green, in the 17th year of her age.

Married - On the 16th inst., by Edward Packer, Esq., Mr.Robert Kent, to Miss Prudence Bailey, daughter of Capt. Amos Bailey, all of Hop Bottom.

Ararat - W. W. King, inspector for the Borden Farm Products Co., and a veterinarian, had an exciting experience in the snow storm at Ararat last week. The men were driving a team attached to a sleigh along the country roads in the blinding and drifting snow, hardly able to see the horses’ heads in the swirling snow. The animals got into deep snow where they were unable to pull the sleigh through and the men were forced to abandon the sleigh and walk two miles through snow up to their waists.

South Auburn - Richard Kinney, a former resident of this place, died in the Rush & Auburn Poor Asylum and was buried at Jersey Hill. He had no near relatives.

Montrose - Drivers of horses will be pleased to learn that the Susquehanna County Humane Society is sponsoring a move to establish a watering trough for horses and animals near the central part of town. Recently about the only thing that needed watering were automobile radiators and as a result the watering trough fell into disuse. ALSO The S. M. & B. trolley line, between Montrose and Brooklyn, was not in operation all day Friday, due to the drifting snow. About noon, Saturday, the track was cleared and the cars have since been running regularly.

East Bridgewater - After the heavy snow storm last week Dr. David T. Brewster visited a patient, Claud Otis, on the Frank Warner farm, East Bridgewater, by traveling over the drifts on snow shoes.

Forest City - It is reported on good authority that a concrete state road will be laid between this place and Dundaff. ALSO Andrew Poznan sustained severe lacerations of the right leg when caught by a mine car in the Erie mine. On Wednesday afternoon of last week Rudolph Churney was severely injured by a fall of rock. He suffered lacerations of the back. He was removed to his home on Dundaff street, where he is reported as being on the gain. ALSO Next Sunday morning Rev. C. V. McAllister will continue his series of sermons. The morning discourse will be a patriotic one and the message will bring us to a clearer understanding of our duties as citizens. The theme will be: “Pearls and Perils of America.”

Herrick Center - C. I. Baker, of this place, and Peter J. Madigan, of Crystal Lake, were in Montrose last week. Mr. Baker is one of the best known residents of Herrick, where he has lived many years. Mr. Madigan is in charge of the large and beautiful Johnson estate at Crystal Lake, whose owner is the widely known manufacturer of Red Cross surgical supplies. [Commonly known today as Johnson & Johnson.]

Dimock - Last week 27 young people, from Harford, passed through here, by automobile, on their way to Springville, where they were due to play basket ball. Their autos got stuck in the snow drifts just below Douglas Mills’, and after trying to get out for a couple hours, in vain, they left the cars and walked to Springville, where they made the game. They walked back to Mr. Mills’, where most of them stayed the rest of the night. Next morning they had more trouble getting to Montrose. It will be some time before an auto can travel these roads any more.

Susquehanna - Susquehanna received its full quota of the recent big snow storm. Many Erie trains were way behind their schedule. On Thursday, No 26, due in this place at 9 p.m., reached here at 12:50 midnight, and was lucky to get through at all. The storm piled the tracks and switches for two days, rendering the work of engineers and all railroad men dangerous and hard to perform.

West Clifford - To Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schmidt, Jr., Jan 23, 1925, a son—Selwin Lott Schmitt. Mrs. Schmitt is a niece of Atty. F. I. Lott, Montrose. She is a graduate of both the Wilkes-Barre high school and the Kingston [Wyoming] Seminary. Mr. Schmitt’s father was late instructor of music in Kingston and now professor of the Boston Conservatory of Music, Boston, Mass.

Vandling - The Simpson All Stars easily defeated Vandling Regulars by a score of 42-29. Payne was the high scorer for the locals and Gilhool and Roland featured for the visitors, each having 13 points.

Uniondale - The state had a force of men opening up the road on Cemetery hill and below M. O. Rounds’ place. Hitherto travel was made through the lots.

News Briefs: Co-operation and religious toleration are receiving a thorough test in a little church at Keystone, Nebr., where both Catholics and Protestants worship. In one end of the edifice is the Catholic altar. Opposite is the pulpit for Protestant services. Seats are arranged like those of a railroad coach so the backs face either end of the building. Reversal of the benches thus changes the church from one denomination to the other as desired. The church seats about 75 persons. ALSO Pennsylvania has 10,000 women farmers. Eight thousand actually operate farms. The acreage under cultivation approaches 600,000. The value of farms they run or own is $45,000,000.

“Two Hundred Years Ago,” from the Susquehanna Republican, February 4, 1825.

Married: In Lawsville, on the 26th Dec. last, by Lyman Trowbridge, Esq., Mr. Paul Baker, of New Milford, to Miss Polly Davis. On the 11th Jan., by the Rev. Gaylord Judd, James Rose, Esq., of Potter county, to Miss Clarissa Griswold, of Bradford county.

Died: In Springville, on the 12th ult., Mr. Spencer Lathrop.

New Goods offered by B. R. Lyons, Montrose. Just received a fresh supply of English, India, American and West India Goods. Among which may be found Silks, Black & Green Crapes, Tabby Velvets, Shawls, Silk, Cotton Handkerchiefs, Flannels, Cotton Yarn & Wicking. Also Knives and Forks, Penknives, Shoe bills, and other articles in the Hardware line, too numerous to mention. Molasses, Raisins, Tea, Ginger, Bar and Windsor Soap, Shot, Lead, Maccaboy and Scotch Snuff, Sulphur, Cloves, etc. Dye-Woods, School Books & Paper. 4d, 8d & 10d Nails.