New Milford – Joseph Kenneth Pressman, 8-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clement Pressman, died in the Moore-Overton Hospital, Binghamton, Friday night. The youth was fatally injured while coasting near his home on the preceding Monday morning. A sled on which he was riding broke under him, and a portion of the runner gashed him severely in the abdomen. Surgeons and physicians did all possible to save the boy’s life, but gangrene and other complications prevented them from making a successful combat into the disease. His father is superintendent of the New Milford silk mill. Besides his parents he is survived by five bothers and five sisters. Interment was in St. Patrick’s cemetery, Olyphant.

Heart Lake – Friends of George Allen made him a wood-bee on Dec. 26 and 27. Those drawing wood were Charles Hill, Guy Bayless, Glen Mead, Martin VanHousen and Clarence Allen. They buzzed a nice supply for which Mr. Allen is very grateful.

Harford – The Methodist Church will present a sermon, “Spiritual Radio, or Listening In” at the 10:30 service.

Brookdale – Lester Chaffee and Erwin Roe, of Rhiney Creek, have each had a radio installed in their homes recently. ALSO Paul Shoemaker and Catherine Mosser, who have been spending their vacation at their homes here, are to leave for their school at Allentown, Monday.

Hop Bottom – The pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Yeomans was the scene of a joyous occasion when over 75 invited guests, who had wended their way over the heavily snow-laden hill, were present to greet Homer Yeomans and bride [formerly Edna Saunders], upon their arrival home from their wedding trip. The evening was spent in the usual manner of such affairs, with plenty of music to make everyone happy. Delicious refreshments were served, after which the guests departed leaving many gifts, including silver, glass, china, linen, paintings and money, with a check for $50 from the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Saunders.

Forest City – A sad accident occurred at the Clinton Colliery, Vandling, resulting in the death of Charles Wood, of Forest City, and seriously wounding his laborer, Adam Mozelewski, also of Forest City. A large section of the roof of the chamber in which they were working fell without warning, burying them under a large amount of debris. It was with great difficulty that the rescue party succeeded in the liberation of the unfortunate men. They were rushed to Emergency Hospital, Carbondale, where Wood passed away. Mozeleski is in serious condition.

Dimock – While enjoying a little wrestling bout with Ceylon Ely, on Friday, Raymond Randall had his shoulder broken during what is called a “half Nelson hold.” This will handicap Raymond for some time.

South Gibson – There were no preaching services at the church on Sunday last on account of the illness of our pastor, Rev. S. D. Clark.

Forest Lake – Rev. J. Frank Warner, a native of this place, died in California last Saturday. He entered the ministry in 1871 and one of his first pastorates was at Thompson, this county. He also served at West Nicholson, Waymart, Sterling, Marathon, Killawog, New Milford, Oswego, Tunkhannock and Sayre.

Susquehanna – Christmas passed off quietly in this place. A Community Tree was enjoyed on Main street, with music by the Erie Band, singing by the choirs of the churches and the school pupils, remarks by Burgess Condon, Rev. D. J. Bustin and treats for about 1000 children by the local Elks, were features of the evening. ALSO Miss Helen Reddon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reddon, took the black veil in the Immaculate Heart Order. She will be known as Sister Helen Marie.

Great Bend – A barn on the Albert Snedaker farm, on the Windsor road, was destroyed by fire last Friday. Richard Slater occupies the place, and it is alleged that the carelessness of his children caused the fire. The building contained about nine tons of hay, which belonged to Gus Dobson. The building was owned by Mrs. A. L. Snedaker. Authorities will make an investigation as to the cause of the fire.

Crystal Lake – Leander Lee, State road foreman, of Clifford, was here Monday and shoveled the road from the Lake to Forest City. It is a pleasure to see Mr. Lee and his men work. They give a fair day’s work, for a day’s wages. ALSO The patrons of R. D. #1, were pleased to see Ben, the genial and efficient mail man, give a wonderful exhibition of skill with a “Ford Car” through snow drifts, over ditches, stone walls, and wire fences, in a effort to perform his duty.

Uniondale - Two lads from Clifford township shot up a signal lantern on the O. & W. railroad a few days ago. They paid $7.50 for the sport. Rather costly, but it may teach them a lesson.

Exchange Hotel Fire: As reported last week, the Exchange Hotel, South Main Street, Montrose, was destroyed by fire. The building was erected about 1812 and was originally known as the Farmers’ Hotel, a dollar-a-day house. As reported in Peck’s Centennial history: “After Luther Catlin purchased the I. P. Foster tannery, his son-in-law, S. F. Keeler, converted the old Foster and Raynsford shoe and leather store into a hotel.” Miss Blackman’s history reads as follows” “Isaac P. Foster, the first tanner and currier in the place, came from South Hampton, L. I., in 1811, and erected first the house afterwards occupied by B. T. Case, Esq., but soon after the old Keeler Hotel, and prepared his tan yard just back of it. The basement or cellar of this was the first place of confinement for breakers of the public peace.” The present owner, John J. Burke, plans to rebuild on the site. It should be noted that the fire was confined to this building alone. A narrow alleyway separated the hotel from the farm implement building and lumber sheds of Homer G. Lake.

“Two Hundred Years Ago” from the Susquehanna Republican, Jan. 7, 1825.

BOROUGH ORDINANCE. Be it ordained by the Town-Council of the Borough of Montrose—that, from and after the 25th day of December, one thousand eight hundred and twenty four, if any person or persons shall place or leave any wood, bark, coals, rails, boards, timber, lumber, fences, carts, wagons, coaches, sleds, hacks, ploughs, harrows, or other goods and chattels—or any other obstruction whatever, on any of the streets, avenues, lanes, alleys or public lands, within said borough for the space of twenty four hours, he, she, or they shall forfeit and pay the sum of five dollars to be recovered for the use of the said corporation. Passed Dec. 17th, 1824. Samuel Hodgdon, President of Town Council. Attest—Asa Dimock, Jr. Montrose, 16 Dec. 1824.

ALSO: THE SUSQUEHANNA TROOP and BRIDGEWATER YEOMANRY GUARDS, Will parade in front of the Court House on Thursday the 13th day of January next, at 9 o’clock A.M. armed and equipped. The MONTROSE ARTILLARY are requested to attend at the same time and place. WM. JESSUP, COL. .

Susquehanna - At a meeting of the Civic Club it was decided to erect the Community Christmas tree on Main street, in front of the Erie shop offices, where it can be seen the full length of the street. On Dec. 21, a speaking and singing program will be carried out. The Erie band will play, the choirs of all the churches and school children will sing and short addresses made. Christmas week the local members of the Elks lodge will hold exercises at the tree and will treat the children of the community. ALSO The death of Charles Boyden, at his home in Garwood, NJ, occurred Dec. 11. Mr. Boyden was 70 years of age and for many years a resident of this place. He was treasurer of the county for one term and for years conducted a hardware store here. He built all the houses on Boyden street, Oakland, which was named for him.

Brooklyn – E. W. Breed has a large dairy and is one of the county’s most active and enterprising farmers. He has 65 head of cattle, at present, 45 of which are being milked. Two hired men and a milking machine do the work.

Harford – A. M. North butchered two pigs recently and left them hanging in the top of an apple tree all night, as they were not cool enough to take down when he retired for the night. In the night Mr. North was awakened by a noise outside and rushed to the apple tree, just in time to see two men making their get-away as quickly as possible. One of the pigs was on the ground. Not daring to lower the pig by the tackles they had climbed up the tree and cut the cords in the legs, letting the pig fall and the noise of its falling was what awakened Mr. North. He had no one to help get the pig inside, so had to sit out and watch it the rest of the night. Evidently the thieves are not captured yet.

Fairdale – Mrs. James F. Cooper, aged 82, died at the home of her nephew, Fred W. Hart, Dec. 13. The deceased was the former Miss Eva Hart, daughter of Philemon and Phoebe (Cobb) Hart, who were residents of Vermont and came to Jessup township to reside. Mrs. Cooper was born in a log house on what is the present farm of Geo. Olmstead, near Fairdale. She was the last of eight children.

Little Meadows – Enforcement officers raided the hotel of Francis Fitzmartin one day last week. They secured a quantity of liquor behind the bar and sufficient evidence was procured at the hearing to warrant his being held to answer the charge before the next grand jury.

Forest City – P. J. O’Malia suggests a sure enough masculine gift—a box of P. T. C., Mohawk, or other favorite cigars made right here in Forest City.

Uniondale – The roads are very slippery at present. If a little more snow would fall there would be fine sleighing.

Montrose – Miss Eileen Donovan, who has been taking a course in manicuring and massaging in Mrs. Carey’s shop, Hotel Bennett, Binghamton, will complete her work this week, and anticipates opening manicuring and massaging parlors in Hotel Donovan in the near future. ALSO - To Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. Olin, at their home on Jackson Street, Thursday, Dec. 11, 1924, a 7¾ lb. son, Gene Earl Olin.

Johnson City – Two schools have been closed as a result of one of the teachers having smallpox. Before she became ill the teacher attended a conference of fifty school teachers and also mingled with her pupils. Wholesale vaccinations are being made among those exposed.

Ararat – The Community Christmas services will be held at the Methodist church on the evening of Dec. 23d. All should attend.

Franklin Forks – The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Snake Creek Telephone Co. will be held in Alliance Hall, Franklin Forks, Saturday, Jan. 3, 1925, at 10 o’clock. W. L. Bailey, Sec’y.

Hop Bottom - Prof. Wood led in a discussion of school problems, chief among them being “Cigarette Smoking” among pupils. A special meeting for discussing this question was appointed for Wednesday evening, Dec. 10th.

West Bridgewater – The apples stolen from the premises of D. M. Russell, last week, have since been paid for by the man who took them. It was a huckster living down at Catawissa Pa. Mr. Russell sold a quantity of apples to this man some time ago and he drew them away, but apparently thought it cheaper to get the next load under cover of darkness. He left a crate behind with his name on it and it was comparatively easy to spot him. He made satisfactory settlement for the apples taken and also bought some more.

Great Bend – Dr. Frederick Brush, of White Plains, NY, a former East Great Bend boy, is the author of a new book of poems entitled “Susquehanna,” which will be eagerly sought by his large circle of friends here. In this essentially new book of poems Dr. Brush holds again the atmosphere of his native hills, augmenting his earlier work with much humorous upland folk verse and including the best from his earlier successful “Songs of the Susquehanna.”

Dimock – The large Farley stone quarry has closed for the winter. ALSO James Gavitt, a veteran of the Civil War [Co B, 52nd PA Volunteers], who is nearly 83 years old and very feeble, is now being cared for by his son, Judson, near Strickland Hill.

Rush – A pageant entitled “In David’s Royal City” will be presented in the M. E. church on Christmas Eve. Preceding the distribution of presents, a collection for the Near East Relief Fund will be taken.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Republican, Dec. 17, 1824.

MARRIAGE EXTRORDINARY: On the 1st inst., at Richmond, U. C., the Rev. John Byrne, Rector of that place, aged 84 years, to Miss Ann, daughter of Mr. Eyneuf, late schoolmaster of Richmond, in the 12th year of her age!!

FOUND, On the premises of the Subscriber, some time since, an AXE. The owner can have it again by proving property and paying for this advertisement. ABANOAM HINDS.

Silver Lake – Another phase of the disappearance and reported drowning of Dr. Marshall J. Thompson, of Baltimore, at this place last summer, developed last week. An adjuster for an insurance company in which Dr. Marshall was insured for $10,000 went to investigate the circumstance surrounding the case. Marshall’s body was never found. As he was an expert swimmer and when he called for help was about an eighth of a mile from shore and near shallow water, it is believed that he had a purpose in making it appear that he was dead. His body was sought for weeks by parties with grappling hooks, but all efforts to find it were fruitless. Reports that he was seen in California and Canada could not be proved. The insurance company believes his family is conscientious in their belief that he was drowned. His mother is the beneficiary of the insurance and the money was to have been used to send a younger brother through medical college.

Brooklyn – Miss Roberts, Home Economics teacher in our high school, will start a class for the women of the township who are interested. Twelve women met with Miss Roberts and they decided to have another class in sewing and basketry.

Forest Lake – Mrs. Fred Booth is spending several weeks at Mount Clemens, Mich., where she is taking mineral baths for rheumatism, from which she has suffered constantly for the past five months. She writes that she is gaining steadily.

Montrose – Hon. Henry J. Rose has one of the original stock certificates of the Milford and Owego Turnpike, made out in 1818 to Stephen Wilson. It was No. 774 and signed by Robert H. Rose, President, and Putnam Catlin, Treasurer. Mr. Rose was the grandfather of the present possessor of the relic. On the back it was endorsed to transfer from Stephen Wilson to Mason Wilson, in 1842. [Putnam Catlin was the father of George Catlin, famous for his paintings of western Indians.]

Flynn – S. J. Gillin is having running water piped to his house.

Dimock – The annual meeting of the Community Workers will be held Dec. 4th, at the Community church, at which time officers will be elected. This is a growing organization of seventy-one members, with promise of more to be added. The husbands of the members will be welcome to attend, as will all who are interested in the society.

Susquehanna – Mrs. Helen Hall, widow of R. H. Hall, died at her home on Nov. 18. Mrs. Hall was long one of the leading milliners of the town. The millinery store she operated, until her death, was previously founded by her mother, the two women having conducted it for a period of over fifty years. Two sons, Frank D., of Susquehanna and William, of Rochester, and one daughter, Mrs. Waller Wencke, of Rochester, survive. ALSO J. D. Furman, a native of Dimock, who is a member of Joel Barnes’ traveling carpenter crew on the Erie railroad, with headquarters in Susquehanna, had fourteen relatives who served as soldiers in the Union Army during the Civil War.

Oakland – Winter came to this locality last Sunday night. After a rain in the afternoon, a sudden drop in temperature took place and during the night a blizzard set in, with high wind and whirling snow, the ground being white on Monday morning.

Forest City – The construction company building the new theatre had a pile of sand in front of the proposed structure. Saturday evening a motorist drove on top of the sand. He soon took his bearing, reversed, and got off the sand bank with safety. ALSO From the first official scoring averages of the Penn State Basketball league, we learn that Joseph Morosky, star forward of the Forest City team, is topping all his rivals. In five games he registered 18 field goals and 15 foul goals for a total of 51 points. Joe always plays to win.

Brooklyn – The Ladies’ Musical Club was pleasantly entertained by Mrs. Gere and Mrs. Bedell at the latter’s home. A sketch of Handel was given by Mrs. Carey, and his march, “See the Conquering Hero Comes,” was rendered as a piano duet by Mrs. Smith and Miss Roberts. Mrs. Young gave two pleasant readings. Mrs. Hardy gave a brief sketch of Beethoven and Mrs. Terry, Mrs. Capron and Mrs. Palmer played his “Rondo Capriccio” as a six-hand. Delicious refreshments were served.

Uniondale – G. E. Douglas observed his 65thbirthday and at the same time disposed of his interest in the firm of Douglas & Yale, the junior member, O. H. Yale, taking over the business. In connection with their manufacturing and lumber trade, purchased in 1910, they have built up a large automobile trade. Their motto has been “Courtesy to all.”

Thompson – Charles E. Leach has opened his blacksmith shop again and will work there part of the time.

News Briefs: The death of Mrs. Warren G. Harding is the first instance in American history in which a president and his wife passed away within the period of a four-year administration. Mrs. Harding was a representative type of the finest American womanhood and the nation mourns her death. ALSO Three local cases of hiccoughs in which A. L. Titman and Harry M. Melhuish, of Montrose, and John H. Waterhouse, of Franklin, were the victims, responded to treatment from Dr. Preston the latter part of the week. Each of the men had suffered from the malady for a number of days. The epidemic occurs every few years, but this year it seems to be more widespread. ALSO The state secretary of highways has started a campaign urging all autoists to keep on their own side of the road while driving. Owing to the increase in density of motorcars, this ruling is steadily becoming more imperative. The driver who keeps his car on the right side of the road is in for less danger than the one who “hogs the road” or runs his car on the wrong side. If an accident happens to a driver when he is on the wrong side he might just as well admit himself guilty, as he can convince no one that he was in the right.

200 Years Ago from the Susquehanna County Republican, Nov. 26, 1824.

MARRIED – At Water Ville (N. Y.) on the 6th of October, by the Rev. Mr. Forrest, Mr. Daniel Bailey, of this borough [Montrose], to Miss Laura Baldwin, of the former place.

DIED – In Harford, on Monday the 22nd inst., Mr. Laban Capron, at an advanced age.

NOTICE: All persons indebted to the Estate of EBENEZER WHITNEY, late of Hop Bottom, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment, and all persons having demands against said Estate are requested to present the same, properly attested for settlement, to SARAH WHITNEY, Exec’x. ORANGE WHITNEY, Exe’r. Hop Bottom, Nov. 8, 1824.

Uniondale – For the second time within a few weeks we have been visited by the Ku Klux Klan. Both visits were made on a Saturday night. We were visited by probably 100 of the hooded fraternity, whose ceremony was witnessed by many of our people from a distance. They came and placed a blazing cross on the hill near the schoolhouse. They vanished in the darkness tooting their automobile horns and making as much noise as they possibly could. In a larger town they would have been held for disorderly conduct. They came and they go unmolested. From whence they come no one knows. [The Klan opposed Jews, Black people, Catholics and newly arriving Southern and Eastern European immigrants. Wikipedia] ALSO An airplane was seen here Wednesday. It seemed to be looking for a landing place. Not finding one suitable it moved northward. It flew low and was the object of much attraction.

New Milford – Miss Gladys Flynn entertained her pupils at a masquerade party at her home in Great Bend. Those present were: Marjorie Lewis, Ruth Powers, Edith Thompson, Edna Chandler, Mary Galucci, Eugenia Houlihan, Lloyd Tyler, Charles Otis, Louis Burdick, Mary Pressman, Raymond Gunn, Helena Hand, Ralph Stevens, Margaret Smith, Harold Stone and Maude Birtch.

Birchardville – Stanley Warner, one of our oldest citizens, died Nov. 1st, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lee Fessenden. Another old soldier has gone. [Stanley and his brother, Asa, joined Capt. John Morris’s regiment, Co. H, 143rd Regt. PA Volunteers, in 1862, and participated in numerous battles of the Civil War, including Gettysburg and the Wilderness.]

Lenoxville – A very sad accident occurred Friday, when Edward Decker, age 8, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ivan Decker, was instantly killed. The accident occurred near the Wilson school. A number of boys, engaged in Hallowe’en amusements, jumped on an auto truck, which was bringing supplies for a social. The driver was unaware that the boys had climbed on the truck and the Decker youth, in some manner, lost his hold and fell under the wheels. When picked up he was lifeless. He was a bright little fellow and greatly loved by his playmates. The accident cast a gloom over the community and much sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents and family.

Dimock – It seems that the family of F. L. Muzzy are having more than their share of trouble of late. First, Mr. Muzzy was badly injured by an ensilage cutter, and does not gain as it would seem he should; next came the death of his mother, Roxanna, and now, lastly, two horses, one a fine large black mare, the other a large sorrel with white stripe in the face, slightly lame in one foot, have been missing since Hallowe’en night. It is hoped that some track of this team can soon be found, as Mr. Muzzzy’s condition is not helped by such worriments. ALSO Byron Benninger, Dimock’s hustling representative of the “Pine Tree Milking Machine,” is installing many of these machines in dairies through the county.

Jackson – Thieves broke into the W. E. Babcock garage and repair shop.  They entered through a window, a pane of glass being carefully removed and found leaning up against the building. Saws and various other articles were taken. One possible clue were wagon tracks near the garage.

Montrose/Fairdale – There is considerable criticism of the manner in which the pave between the above places has been finished off, it being very rough in places. The impression that it has been slighted and will not stand up under the elements and traffic, has become prevalent among those who have investigated the matter, and before it is accepted by the State Highway Department it is probable one or more portions of it will be relaid. The cut through the Arthur E. Robinson farm, while shortening the route slightly, is a heavy 10% grade and is condemned by autoists and teamsters alike. When the winter snows blow over the hill it is going to be a difficult matter to keep the cut open.

Forest City – Farmers have been notified that they can secure coal here only on Wednesdays, and not then if the quota has been filled. ALSO Hallowe’en was duly observed here. Young people paraded the streets in costumes, which elected much favorable comment. Many social events were staged and all entered into the merriment of the occasion. ALSO Headless Man Believed a Suicide: It appears that Lewis Brasnaker and two other men brought suit before a justice for $200 for labor on the Clinton township roads. The suit was decided against them and it is believed Brasnaker brooded over the affair and finally, in fit of despondency, ended his life.

Montrose – Mrs. Anna Magnotti, aged 72 years, a native of Naples Italy, died at the home of her son, Anthony, on Locust Street, Oct. 30th. Her death followed a week’s illness, due to paralysis. She had resided here about 31 years and is survived by two sons, Anthony and Philip. Her funeral was held in St. Mary’s church, W. J. Gibson, officiating.

Brooklyn – We boast the best “kid wagon” in this part of the country. Mr. Rynearson, of Hop Bottom, has purchased an enclosed bus in which he brings to the high school over thirty pupils from the Kingsley route each day.

Marriage Licenses: A Leroy Aldrich, E. Bridgewater and Mabel C. Tyler, Montrose; Harold E. Everett and Dorothy O. Travis, both of Lawsville; Clyde D. Crosier and Marion Irene Jones, both of Lanesboro; Ernest Benscoter, and Alice Smith, both of South Montrose.

200 Years Ago, from the Susquehanna County Republican, Nov. 5, 1824.

NOTICE: The Stockholders of the Bridgewater and Wilkesbarre Turnpike Road Company, are requested to meet at the house formerly occupied by Isaac Slocum, in Tunkhannock, Luzerne county, on the first Monday of January next, for the purpose of electing, by ballot, One President, One Treasurer, and Twelve Managers. Benjamin Perry, Sec’ry.

Indian Murders: From Ft. Crawford, Sept. 3d, we have accounts of several murders by the Indians. Two deserters from St. Anthony were found on the road to St. Louis, killed and scalped by the Chippewas. And four respectable men, on their way from the Prairie [Prairie du Chien] to St. Anthony, were killed and scalped by a war party of the same tribe. Much excitement is caused by these atrocious acts.

Great Bend – A large portion of the business section was threatened by fire early Saturday morning, when frozen water hydrants handicapped the fire fighters. Brant Brothers feed storage house and the residence of Frank Mara, on Main street, were destroyed. The loss is estimated at $2000. When the local firemen realized the flames would get beyond their control, a high wind blowing at the time, calls were sent to the Binghamton, Susquehanna and Hallstead fire departments, all of which responded with engines. They arrived quickly over the paved roads, the earth roads also being in good condition from Susquehanna. Winds died down when it seemed the blaze would get beyond control, saving nearby business places and homes. The recently installed fire whistle did effective work when flames were first discovered in the home of Frank Mara, which was said to be one of the oldest dwellings in the borough, being a large, heavily-built frame house.

Lenoxville – Gerald and Dean Johnson bought the department store of Clarence G. Stephens, who is intending to retire. Mr. Stephens started his store in the little town of Lenoxville, in 1901, and has built up a large and prosperous business. The new proprietors are capable young businessmen and they are well fitted to carry on the well-established store.

New Milford – Hayden L. Tingley, a native of this place, died at his home in Albion, Neb. On Dec. 22nd. He was the son of Homer and Harriet (Tiffany) Tingley and was born 58 years ago on the homestead farm of his father, near Upper Lake, the present farm of Arthur Tingley. When Mr. Tingley settled in Albion, about 35 years ago, there were a number of families in and around New Milford who went to that place and made their homes, including the Peck, Keep and Moss families and two Hayden brothers.

Lynn – Jesse Wells is smiling very happily these days. It is said he has adopted a new heir, a bouncing boy, in the family circle. A merry Xmas to Jesse is no dream, if the report is true.

South Ararat – Mrs. Maryann Sartell just recently finished piecing a quilt that contains 11,045 pieces.

Auburn Four Corners – The Ladies’ Aid of the M. E. Church will serve an oyster dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Mitchell on New Year’s Day. Everybody invited.

Uniondale – W. I. Morgan, in his spare moments, turns his attention to cabinet making. Several articles of late have passed through his skillful hands. The latest is a pedestal made of cherry, sumac, yellow pine, cypress and birch. The top is composed of alternate sections of the woods mentioned. The trimmings are unique and well proportioned.

Jackson – The Union Christmas services of the Baptist and Methodist Sunday Schools were held Christmas Eve in the Methodist church. A special feature was the orchestra and young people’s choir, under direction of the Methodist pastor, Rev. Freeman. Presents were distributed to the members of both Sunday Schools.

Heart Lake – Andrew F. Curtis said that 49 years ago, the 30thof this month, there was mud a half foot deep. When asked how he remembered, he said that on that date in 1875 he and Mrs. Curtis launched their matrimonial voyage.

Susquehanna –Susquehanna, once a leading show town, feels the loss of troupes coming there owing to the lack of a suitable theatre. John J. Ryan, manager of the Hogan Opera House, has stated his willingness to erect a new theatre if stock can be subscribed to pay for half the cost, he furnishing the other half. From $80,000 to $100,000 is needed. The belief is that forty people can be interested in subscribing for $1,000 worth of stock.

Thompson – Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Gates are enjoying a radio, a Christmas present from their son, W. G. Gates. ALSO Mr. and Mrs. John Jones, of Herrick Center, received a radio set for Christmas from their children.

Forest City – Aaron Freedman, of Dickinson Law School; Michael Jannicelli, of Bucknell University; Louis Connelly, of College of Pharmacy, Philadelphia; and Margaret Walker, of Marywood College, spent Christmas at their homes here. ALSO A successful dance was held in the Borough Hall, Monday evening, under the auspices of the Jolly Four. The music was greatly enjoyed.

Montrose – The Exchange Hotel, on South Main street, a landmark in Montrose for over a century, was burned to the ground just at daybreak Tuesday morning. The fire was discovered by the owner, John J. Burke, who lived in an adjoining residence. The hotel, barely used to any extent, was occupied only by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Theodos, who had living quarters in the rear of the building. They were aroused by Mr. Burke and escaped by throwing a mattress on the frozen ground and leaping out of a window, a distance of eight or ten feet. Prior to the arrival of the fire companies, the fire had gained great headway and was sweeping through the huge wooden building. It is believed an oil stove had been left burning to thaw out frozen water pipes and probably started the fire. [Continued next week with the early history of the hotel and some of its interesting owners.]

200 Years Ago from the Susquehanna Republican, Dec. 31, 1824.

MARRIED, At New Milford, on Thursday the 23d, inst., By Asa Dimock, Esq., Mr. Elisha D. Miller, of Pike, Bradford Co., to Miss Julia Wade, of the former place.

PAY YOUR POOR TAX! Take Notice, that unless you settle your Poor Taxes for the year 1824, by the 15th of January next, you must expect cost will be made without another call. Taxes can be paid to Stephen Vaughn, of the store of Fordham & Gardner, who will receipt the same. MATTHEW BALDWIN, Overseer of the Poor, Bridgewater.

TANNING & CURRYING. The subscriber takes pleasure in informing the public that he has fitted up his Manufactory in the first style and will receive all kinds of HIDES from a Beef’s down to a Dog’s and manufacture them for one third.—All leather warranted not damaged in manufacturing. PETER WILSEY. Great Bend.

BELLMONT & OGHQUAGA TURNPIKE. Notice is hereby given that a general annual meeting of the stockholders of this road will be held at the house of Miner Mumford, in Belmont, on the first Monday of January next, at 10 o’clock, A.M for the purpose of electing officers.

Montrose – The Robinove Department Store was the “hanging out place” of all the youngsters in town, when Santa Claus made an official visit to the store. Hundreds of children thronged the streets waiting for his appearance and when he arrived they were formed in line and met “Old Nick” in the toy department. Here each visiting child was presented with a toy and box of candy. Children wrote letters to St. Nicholas telling their desired gifts, and many of these trusting missives were a revelation to older folk, who have come to believe that the youth of this generation know more than the grandparents of the present. The children’s kindly patron saint kept them in good humor, making it a real gala occasion.

Brooklyn – C. E. and Robert Gere were in Scranton, Friday, with a load of Christmas greens and berries for market. ALSO There will be Community Christmas exercises in the Universalist church on Sunday evening, Dec. 21. A pageant representing the Christmas story will be presented, and an offering taken for the Near East Relief.

Forest City – Dominick Puchnick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Puchnick, of Railroad street, has enlisted in the army. He has served an enlistment so is no stranger to the manual. He expects to be stationed in the Canal Zone.

Hallstead – Monday afternoon while W. H. Palmer was driving his Lexington car the occupants of the car, comprising Mr. and Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Ray Palmer, Mrs. Grace Howell and Mrs. Wm. Evans, all of Dimock, had a narrow escape from death or serious injury. The party had started for Binghamton and as they took the curve near the viaduct, between Hallstead and New Milford, Mr. Palmer applied the brakes quickly, which threw the car bottom side up in the road, striking a culvert, which nearly demolished the car. None of the occupants were seriously injured, yet a few cuts and bruises were sustained by all. Mrs. Evans was injured about the head and the doctor advised her to stay with relatives in Hallstead, a few days, before returning home.

New Milford – Constable Charles H. Culver was in Montrose and when asked about the number of bootleggers he had captured on the trail this week, he reported none bagged, but stated that a car, evidently well loaded with spirits fermeti, had struck a guard post near the Summit bridge and bottles were strewed along the creek bank in great variety and profusion. The driver never stopped to pick ‘em up. ALSO Dr. J. Murrell Hardy informs us that he has just installed an X-ray machine in his chiropractic office. The nature of his profession, requiring adjustments to the spinal column and the fact that bones are dislocated frequently, making the discovery of the displacement difficult, adds to the value of this expensive apparatus. Dr. Hardy is also a nerve specialist.

Uniondale – Raymond and Manley Tuttle have returned from Cincinnati where they had been attending an auto school. They each have a diploma, which attests to their efficiency.

Ararat – The Brooks school closed its 1924 term on the 3rd, with a tree and good dinner. The parents of many children attended and a good time was enjoyed by all.

Springville – Hallstead high school lost to our basket ball team, Dec. 5, by a score of 30 – 14. Lee was the main point getter of the evening, scoring eleven points on five fouls and three field goals.

Choconut – Matthew M. McInerney, a well-known resident of this place, died Dec. 7, 1924, at his home, after an illness of one week. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frances Guiton, of Middletown, and Miss Bridget McInerney, of Choconut; two sons, John and James, both of Choconut; a brother, Michael, of Friendsville. Funeral was from his home and St. Joseph’s church. Burial in St. Joseph’s cemetery.

Fairdale – Rose Horton, a missionary from British East Africa, who is home on a visit, spoke to a large audience in the M. E. church of this place, on Sunday.

Susquehanna – O. H. Simpson reached his 90thbirthday on Sunday last. Mr. Simpson, despite his four score and ten years, is a good vocalist. In recognition of his natal day he sang a solo in the Presbyterian church, at the morning session.

Thompson – About two weeks ago, our School Directors hired a man to fill the position as assistant Principal. The new teacher is lost! Mr. H.M. Benson, of Jackson, may be responsible for this, in persistently reminding us that the name of this place is “Eho.” The teacher in question first wired us from Thompsontown, Pa., that he couldn’t locate Thompson, we told him to come ahead that there wasn’t any town attached to it and then he goes to Thompsonville, Pa., and wires that no one expects him. Thursday we had a telegram from Thompsonfalls, Montana, that he was broke having been riding on trains since December the 2nd. On Saturday he phoned from Thompsondale, Wayne County, Pa., and asked if we would mind hanging out a lantern as he had been through here twice already; we heard recently that he got as far as Carbondale and asked the Agent for a ticket to Eho, the Agent having never heard of Eho and not being “up” on these Cross World puzzles, gave him a ticket to Danville. We may find him there.

News Briefs: Christmas Suggestions for the Automobile: Motometer, windshield wiper—hand and automatic; cigar lighters, stop lights, hood covers, tire or tube, chains, five-gallon can of oil, Pyrene extinguisher, bumpers, horns, rubber steering wheel covers, from L. H. Sprout & Sons. ALSO Perhaps some of our readers will be glad to be reminded that a copy of Miss Blackman’s History of Susquehanna County, will make a very acceptable present for Christmas. [Copies are available at the County Historical Society, in Montrose, $40 + tax. Check out the web site for other sale items].

200 Years Ago, from the Susquehanna County Republican, Dec. 10, 1824.

WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A first-rate DISTILLER—none need apply whose knowledge of the business is not a sufficient recommendation. HENRY CLARK, Montrose.

A STRAY, came into the enclosure of the Subscriber, a few days since, two, two year old Heifers. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges and take them away. HIRAM THATCHER, Middletown.

FOR SALE, 17,000 Handsome, well burnt BRICKS; The property of Ebenezer Whitney, deceased—Apply to ORANGE WHITNEY, Ex’r, SARAH WHITNEY, Exec’x., Hopbottom.

Dimock – Our school celebrated Armistice Day, Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Reiter gave us a very interesting talk on what Armistice Day really is and what it stands for. At the close of his talk we all stood and bowed our heads in silence for one minute in memory of those who never came back. ALSO Everyone rejoiced over the little rainfall that came to this, as well as other sections of the country that had so long been in need of it, yet the supply was too small to be of any benefit to those who are troubled with dry wells and springs.

Hallstead – The death of Charles Tingley occurred at his home, Nov. 13, 1924. He was born in Harford, January 21, 1836 and was married to Margaret Gow, Jan. 18, 1856, and resided in Harford until he was drafted and served in the Civil War during the entire period, being a private in Co. E, 177thRegiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. When he returned, broken in health, they took up their residence in Alford, where the family resided until the cut-off was built, when they moved to Hallstead. The funeral was held at his home, with interment in the Brooklyn cemetery.

Montrose – The high school has this year turned out one of the best football teams in its history, the aggregation having been beaten but once, at that time by the Binghamton Central Junior Varsity. The next game will be a return from the Clark’s Summit High School. This team scored the first touchdown on M. H. S. by the interception of a forward pass and a spectacular run by one of its flashy backs. The big game of the season will be played on Thanksgiving day with Olyphant High School. This team played Scranton Central Varsity last Saturday, being beaten by a very small margin. The slogan of the M. H. S. will be, “Stop Gazella,” Olyphant’s leading man.

Hop Bottom – Miss Borthwick, State Nurse, visited the Hop Bottom schools last week. The children were weighed and those underweight are urged to follow the advice of the nurse and bring their weight up to normal. ALSO Mrs. Cora Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Evans have each had a radio outfit installed in their homes.

Birchardville – Our hunters are very thankful for the snow and several were chasing foxes today. Arthur Wilcox secured a fine one.

South Montrose – The Ladies’ Aid Society will hold a bazaar at the Grange Hall, Dec. 3rd. Ladies bring something for a cafeteria supper, also something for the bazaar fishpond, candy booth and rummage sale.

Susquehanna – Susquehanna has a case of smallpox. This is said to be the only case in the county. New cases are reported from Johnson City, Endicott and Binghamton, about 150 cases in the three places. No deaths have resulted to date, the cases being of mild form.

Fairdale – Two degrees below zero is the coldest we have heard this fall. Jos. West informed us that it registered that at his store early Tuesday morning. The ice on the river at Binghamton stretched across its entire width on Tuesday, the earliest known in years for the river to freeze over.

East Rush – The friends of Mrs. Retta Estus made her a surprise wood bee last Thursday, while she was visiting friends in Montrose, cutting and splitting and hauling to her home about six cords of wood.  ALSO G. A. Crisman has installed a radio, but it doesn’t give very good service.

Rush – Kirkbride & Mabe have drilled wells for Harry J. Light, Reed Devine and Howard VanDyke and found a good supply of water at 166 feet for Light, 28 for Devine and 70 for VanDyke.

Harford – Harold Tiffany has gone to Hoboken, N. J., where he is a fireman for the D. L. & W. railroad company.

Ararat – The people of Ararat were greatly shocked and saddened by the death of Willis Thorne. He was much loved by many who had known him for many years. Upright and manly in character, kind and affectionate and true by nature, his life was above reproach and he will be greatly missed. The funeral service, held at Gelatt, was most impressive. The casket was draped with a flag, for he had been a soldier in the World war, serving in France. Members of the Legion from Carbondale gave the entire service, with salute fired and taps sounded at the grave.  The pallbearers, being comrades from the Army and Navy, all spoke of the affection and honor in which he was held.

Forest City – The community was shocked Sunday morning to learn that Miss Marion Melvin, daughter of Daniel Melvin, had met with an accident that would leave her a helpless cripple if she survived. She went to Carbondale Saturday evening and was on her way to the home of a friend. On reaching the Delaware and Hudson railroad tracks on Seventh Avenue she was run down by a passenger train and both legs were severed, one below and the other above the knee. It is believed that she became dazed by the intense rays of the light on the engine and instead of stepping out of the way she stepped in front of the fast approaching train. She was picked up by the train crew and later removed the Emergency Hospital. Miss Melvin is a graduate of the Emergency Hospital Training School and is well known here and in Carbondale where she practiced her profession. She served as a Red Cross nurse overseas during the world war.

200 Years Ago, from the Susquehanna County Republican, Nov. 19, 1824.

MARRIED, on the 9th inst., by Josiah B. Bill, Esq., Mr. William Tallman, to Miss Louisa Case, of Gibson. ALSO on the 17thinst., By Elder Davis Dimock, Mr. Charles M. Picket, to Miss Polly Frink, all of Bridgewater.

DIED – In Springville, on the 6th inst., Mr. William Harkins, in the 76th year of his age.

WARRANTED Water-proof Oval HATS, and Hats of every other description, made and sold cheaper for Cash; Muskrat Skins and most kinds of Country Produce, than can be bought in any other part of the county, by Daniel Bailey. Montrose.

[“Inst.” means present month and “ult.” means “month before.”]

Jackson – The old farm house owned by Miss Nora V. Hill is one of the oldest in Susquehanna county, having passed through the hands of four generations of the Hill family. It is large and roomy and notwithstanding its great age is still in good repair. It has large fire places and many things that recall to mind the days of yore. Miss Hill has sold many of the old antiques that have accumulated for years She will sell most of what remains at the big sale this week These include an old ox cart and two or three spinning wheels. Many of the old relics have been bought by people living in other states. The Hill farm is offered for sale and with it a valuable timber tract. The recent owner, the late Dr. I. C. Hill, never cut any of the timber and it is now the best in the township. Miss Hill will leave for California in the near future.

Silver Lake – For some years there has been an agitation—periodic at times—for the construction of a state road between Silver Lake and Montrose. The people find that the community, without railroad facilities and with an indifferent system of township roads, is most difficult of access the greater part of the year. A petition was circulated and signed by many to have the Pennsylvania Highway engineers investigate the claims of the people in hope that a good road would be maintained with state aid. The petition [was sent] to the department officials at Harrisburg, accompanied by a map of the region.

Forest City – A headless body of a man was found in the woods, near this place, by Arthur Brain, Harry Oakley and James Seeley, while they were strolling. It was badly decomposed and officials disclosed that a hat was found lying on the body which was covered with powder marks, such as might have been made by a shot from a gun fired at close range. The body was identified as that of Louis Braznecker, of Forest City, reported missing about six weeks ago. He was 46 years of age. For a number of reasons authorities suspect the man was murdered and an investigation has been instituted. The funeral was held in the morgue of undertaker, John McGranaghan, and interment was in St. Joseph’s cemetery.

Lakeside – Mrs. Esther Oliver and Mrs. Fleva Tanner called at the home of Mrs. W. A. Kenyon, who has been ill for some time, and presented her with a sunshine box filled with flowers, fruit, etc, tokens of sympathy and esteem from her many friends and neighbors. Mrs. Kenyon wishes to say that words cannot express her appreciation for the kind remembrance.

Thompson – John P. Lyden, pioneer resident of Thompson, died at his home last Friday morning. He was employed as a track foreman by the Erie Railroad’s Jefferson Branch for a number of years. He is survived by his wife and seven children.

Franklin Forks – Wm. Bailey recently visited the farm of James and J. J. Mahoney, in Liberty township, near Laurel Lake, where they were digging potatoes. He wanted some of the fine Rural New Yorkers for seed and when one hill was dug that produced 18 potatoes, weighing eleven pounds, they presented them to him Mr. Bailey thinks that the record of this hill cannot be beaten in the county. If anyone can do it, we will be pleased to chronicle the name of the producer and potato and the quantity raised.

Montrose – The Ideal Theatre will show “A Society Scandal,” starring Gloria Swanson, in the type of society love-drama that made her famous. ALSO At the parsonage of the M. E. church, Monday, Oct. 27, Miss Helen Wall became the wife of Leon J. Swackhamer. The ring ceremony was used by Rev. L. E. Sanford.

Dimock – The death of Mrs. Roxanna Muzzy, aged 94 years, occurred at the home of her son, F. L. Muzzy, Oct. 26, 1924. The deceased, a woman of the most estimable qualities, had always been a resident of Springville and Dimock townships. The funeral will be held at the home of her son, with the pastor of the Episcopal church, at Springville, officiating.

Susquehanna – Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beebe are occupying their handsome new home on Riverside Drive, near the residence of C. R. Carrington.

Harford – The Ladies Guild will serve dinner in Odd Fellows’ Hall, election day, until all are served. Menu: Roast pork, with dressing and gravy, potatoes, turnips, cabbage salad, white bread, brown bread, biscuit, butter, pickles, coffee, apple sauce, pie and cheese. The price for adults is 40 cents; children under 12 years, 25 cents.

Hop Bottom – A party of men met and harvested over fifty bushes of potatoes for G. A. Roberts, who is laid up with an injured hand, received while cutting ensilage.

Ararat – B. A. Porter, who is working in Binghamton, spent the week-end with his sister, Mrs. Harris. Mr. Porter was one of the fifteen “gobs” who met Theodore Roosevelt at the train when he arrived at Binghamton and escorted him to the hall where he spoke. “Teddy” shook hands with the men and noticing the medals on Mr. Porter’s coat, said: “Two wars, hey?”

Lindaville, Brooklyn Twp. – Ernest Smith is building a new road on the Eldridge hill.

Little Meadows – A Masquerade Party was held at the hone of Joseph Reardon on Friday evening, Oct. 17. The living room was decorated with autumn leaves and corn. Music and dancing were the diversions of the evening.

“200 Years Ago” from the Susquehanna County Republican, Oct. 29, 1824.

Married, on the 21st instant, by the Rev. E. Kingsbury, Mr. Thaddeus Fields, of Ithaca, NY, to Miss Fanny Deans, of this town [Montrose]. ALSO At Towanda, Bradford county, on the 4th inst, by Charles Whitehead, Esq., Mr. Iddo Arms [of Bridgewater], to Miss Mahala Carpenter.

NOTICE. The Stockholders of the Silver Lake Bank are notified that the annual Election for Directors, will be held at the Banking House, in Montrose, on Monday the 15th of November next, at 10 o’clock, A. M. THOS. WELLES, Cashier.

ALMANACS For 1825 by the dozen or single—for sale at this office. ALSO Blank Account Books.

WANTED, 1000 lbs. of Lambs Wool, pulled or sheared. 1000 Lamb Skins, both green and dried with the wool on—for which I will pay in HATS, on delivery. DANIEL BAILEY, Montrose.

County School Debate: Students from eight high schools debated the question, “Resolved, that the Congress of the United States pass a Minimum Wage Law.” Forest City debated with Thompson and Forest City won. Susquehanna debated with Hallstead and Hallstead won. Springville debated with Dimock and Dimock won. Harford debated with Montrose and Montrose won. Montrose had the affirmative side in the debate and was the only team debating that side of the question, which won, the negative side winning in the three other contests. The final debate among the winners will be held January 23. Montrose will debate Dimock, Montrose on this occasion having the negative side. Hallstead will meet Forest City. It has not been decided which side these teams would take up as this time.

Montrose – All are invited to the Community Christmas Tree on Christmas Day, at six o’clock p.m., at the head of Public Avenue. The tree has been placed in position and with its colored lights presents an attractive spectacle. Gifts of candy will be given to all children under seven years. There will be an instrumental concert; singing of carols; a recitation, “Everywhere, Everywhere, Christmas Tonight;” distribution of gifts and candy to the children. All singers, members of church choirs and male chorus, are invited to gather in a chorus on the Court House steps for singing of carols.

New Milford – Among the students home for the Christmas vacation are Miss Dorothy Snyder, Howard Morgan, of Syracuse University; Miss Ruth Norris, of the Baptist Bible School, Philadelphia; Marian Snyder, of Keystone Academy, Factoryville; Norman Meservey, Carson Long Institute, New Bloomfield, Pa.

Birchardville – Dwight T. Rhinevault, while hitching up a horse at his farm on Dec. 18, fell lifeless. His death came as a sad shock to family and friends, as he was one of the best-known men of this vicinity.

Forest City – Fish Warden Frank Entrot, of Herrick Center, was here on Monday. He stated that the practice of issuing fishing licenses by wardens would be discontinued this year. In order to secure a license one must apply to the county treasurer. He stated that he had issued over 1,300 licenses last year and in doing so time was spent that ought to have been applied on other work. ALSO The Forest City Ice Co. is wondering what the harvest will be. The ice stored last year has been used and what was left from two years ago is now on sale.

Bridgewater Twp. – Mrs. H. A. Denney has sold her farm to George D. and Ward E. Cronk. This is one of the oldest and best-known farms in this locality, it having been the property of the late Charles F. Watrous for many years and is located at Watrous Corners. It consists of 228 acres. The consideration was $4,500.

West Brooklyn – A wood bee was held for Lee Bush and a nice pile of wood was cut. Mr. Bush’s hand is doing nicely but will always be crippled owing to the cords of the thumb and fore-finger being cut once before, early in the summer, on a mowing machine. It will be remembered that Mr. Bush had the misfortune to cut his hand badly with an axe recently, at a wood bee held for Dan Yeomans.

Ararat – Richard (Dick) Owens had a rather painful experience last week. He had been to Scranton with a load of poultry. He was returning and had reached what is known as Curtis hill, just north of Herrick, when a large touring car passed him and suddenly swung across the road and stopped. One of the three men in the car got out and coming back asked Dick why he had blocked the road and proceeded to punch him in the eye. Dick retaliated and knocked the man down. About this time another of the trio hit Dick back of the ear with a black-jack, or club, and Dick took a sleep. When he woke up he found he had been relieved of all the money he had and had been thoroughly beaten up, but he had secured the license number of the car. L. Cotterall, a merchant of Ararat, came up at this time and assisted Dick to get started and he finally arrived home, badly used up. If the robber’s car was not a stolen one, Dick may be able to get a trace of the highwaymen by tracing the car.

Franklin Hill – Mrs. Leslie Hill (nee Nina Summers), husband and three children, from Canada, are making a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Summers. This is Nina’s first visit since going west some ten years ago.

South Auburn – Miss Florah Gay is training the children with recitations and a play for the community Christmas tree, and Rex Mowry leads the chorus, which has full charge of the musical part of the program.

Dimock –Lee B. Green and Miss Margaret Harden, both of this place, were united in marriage at the Baptist parsonage, Montrose, on Dec. 23, 1924, by the pastor, Rev. L. B. Bryden. They were attended by Miss Mary Ruger and Homer Green. The couple will reside in Dimock.

News Brief: The mercury was 40 some degrees below zero Sunday—out in Montana. In Montrose the minimum temperature we heard of was 8 below. We’re willing to lose to Montana. ALSO The Alimena Realty Co., in Scranton, is selling land in Florida from $5 an acre up to $25 an acre. They have land for sale where you can plant twelve months of the year.

200 Years Ago from the Susquehanna County Republican, Dec. 24, 1824.

The present number completes the first volume (or one year) of this paper. We have only to remark on this occasion that it has been our constant aim to render the Republican both instructive and amusing; and that our endeavors to please have not been altogether unavailing, we want no better assurance than what is afforded by the rapid increase of our subscriptions. We embrace this opportunity to tender our unfeigned thanks to our friends, and the public, for the liberal support we have received the past year, and hope by renewed exertion to merit and receive a continuance of it.

MARRIED: At Great Bend, on the 8th inst. by the Rev. E. Kingsbury, Mr. Allen Upson, of Lawsville, to Mrs. Orpha Warner, of Binghamton, Broome county, NY.

FORDHAM & GARDNER, Will take a few PARTRIDGES, QUAILS, and a few Saddles of Venison, with the skins on, for which a liberal price will be given in TRADE.

HERRICK & FORDHAM, wish to have those indebted for WHISKEY, where GRAIN has been promised, to fetch it on in the course of two weeks.

Montrose – The Community Tree plans are already maturing. The Yuletide observance will no doubt be held on Christmas Day. The King’s Daughters will have charge of the joyous affair. Toys and candy for the youngsters are promised and contributions are desired for the family baskets. Music will be a feature of the community program; familiar carols being sung and an interesting program given with the co-operation of the church choirs and singers. ALSO The Ideal Theatre is showing exceptionally interesting pictures. Gloria Swanson in “Manhandled,” (said to be hilarious) and Glen Hunter in “Merton of the Movies,” are among the attractions in the theatre’s announcement today.

Franklin Hill – Two barns, owned by Harry Lawrence and Mrs. Harry Stockholm, near Franklin Forks, were burned early Friday morning, together with their contents, which included hay, grain, farm machinery and live stock. Circumstances surrounding the fires indicate they were of incendiary origin, but no clues to substantiate this claim have been uncovered. The first fire originated shortly after midnight in the Lawrence barn. Neighbors were called from their beds by telephone and assisted in getting out the live stock. A short time after the crowd had left this fire, flames burst out in the Stockholm barn, which was also burned with several head of cattle. The loss in each will probably range from three to four thousand dollars. County officials are investigating the matter.

Clifford – Twins, a son and a daughter, were born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Updyke on Friday, Nov. 14, 1924.

Harford – F. P. Everson has been recovering from a recent nervous breakdown. Mr. Everson, on the advice of a physician, expects to have all of his teeth removed by a local dentist, in hope that his physical condition will be improved. He has lately resigned his position with the state highway department and will act as a caretaker on the Henry Jeffers farm at Kingsley, this winter, resuming his work as supervisor on the Harford township roads next spring.

Susquehanna – A better telephone connection between this place and Montrose is greatly needed. In order to get the county seat over the Bell line it is necessary to go around by Binghamton. There should be at least two different lines between Susquehanna and Montrose. At the present time it is easier to get New York, Chicago or Washington than it is to connect with Montrose.

Jackson – A roast pork supper will be given in the North Jackson M. E. church on Friday evening, Dec. 5th. George V. Larrabee donates all the ‘makings” for this supper, which is to be for the benefit of the church.

Dimock – Mrs. Leo Donohoe spent the past week with her mother, Mrs. Elmer Pickett, at the Robert Packer Hospital, at Sayre, where Mrs. Pickett underwent a serious, yet successful, operation for gall stones. On Mrs. Donohoe’s return, she found her little son, Robert, while coasting down hill on the concrete road at South Montrose, had collided with a car, rendering him unconscious. He was carried to Dr. Birchard, who found the child had sustained a broken collar bone, besides some painful bruises. The little fellow is doing ok.

Uniondale – John Gibson, Jr., is suffering from poisoning, caused by treatment of his teeth. His whole system is poisoned causing much pain.

Forest Lake – W. A. Southwell, wrote about the death of his former friend and fellow soldier, Stanley Warner: “Stanley was a soldier for three years. There were 32 of us from Forest Lake who enlisted in Co. H, 143rdPA Volunteers, under Capt. John C. Morris, of Friendsville. We went out 100 strong. Captain Morris resigned after about one year on account of his health, and M. L. Keenan was captain of the company. Stanley Warner was always ready for duty. Kept himself, arms and equipment in fine shape. He and I were wounded the same day in the Battle of the Wilderness. Captain Keenan was severely wounded and died that night in an ambulance on our way to Fredericksburg. Stanley was one of our color guards in the battle of Gettysburg. The “Johnnies” charged our brigade, killed our color sergeant, Ben Grippen [correct spelling Crippin] and several of the guards took our flag and fell back. We charged them in a hand-to-hand fight, retook our flag, not much left but the staff. The 150th, in our brigade, on our left, lost their colors. They were found in Jeff Davis’ baggage when he was captured. Our brigade lost 75 per cent in killed, wounded and prisoners. I was wounded and taken prisoner. There are only two left of old Co. H, Frank Foster, of California, and myself. Stanley kept his uniform and wore it in 1913, at Gettysburg, during the reunion of the Blue and Gray. A lady wanted to buy one of his buttons. He said, ’No, I would not take a million dollars for one.’ “ One of the Democrat’s editors recalls hearing the late veteran tell of a personal talk he had with General Grant just after one of the big battles of the Civil War, while Mr. Warner was on picket duty. The general conversed with the veteran in a most friendly way in matter-of-fact man-to-man fashion. The chance meeting which Pvt. Warner had with “United States” Grant made the soldier an even more ardent admirer of the great general. [A well-known painting of Sgt. Crippin’s last stand is in the N. Y. Public Library. When Sgt. Crippin fell, the colors were picked up by Sgt. Owen Phillips, of Co. B, who later fell in the Battle of the Wilderness. Owen was from Clifford Twp.]

News Briefs: The towns of Brooklyn and Dimock are soon to be lighted by the Susquehanna County Light & Power Co. Kingsley is also negotiating for electric service. The line to Brooklyn is well under way. ALSO Local students of the Mansfield Normal School, who spent the Thanksgiving Day vacation at their respective homes were: Misses Ethel Ely, Helen Crossen, Frances Harding and Stella Griffis. ALSO James Irving, of Pipestone, Minn., a Sioux, is the first Indian to be elected a probate judge. He won over a white opponent.

200 Years Ago from the Susquehanna County Republican, Dec. 10, 1824.

The Warrant for the execution of Jason Treadwell, who was convicted at the last September court in this county, and sentenced to death for the murder of Oliver Harper, in May last, has been received by the Sheriff. Thursday, the 13th day of January, next, is appointed for the execution. [The execution of Jason Treadwell was the first hanging in Susquehanna County.]

Lenox Twp. – The Government will supply free to any person willing to pay for crating and transporting any number of mule deer that they may order, has encouraged Clarence Pratt and a number of his neighbors to see if there is enough sporting blood in this vicinity to stock a deer park in the vicinity of Pratt’s Hollow. The plan is to secure a tract of land containing some 300 acres that is adapted to the raising and feeding of deer. They propose to organize a company composed of sportsmen and buy the tract, enclose it with a wire fence, and bring in a half carload of deer offered by the Government. The deer are to be protected by the company, and in the hunting season the surplus game are to be shot off, each member of the company having the right to shoot one animal. It is expected that the deer will increase very rapidly. Mr. Pratt and several others have been talking with many of our sportsmen and state that the prospect is meeting with favor.

Gibson – Miss Bessie Senior and Irving Courtright were united in marriage at the home of the bride, Nov. 3, 1924, by Rev. S. D. Clarke. A “horning” was held at the home of Irwin Courtright in honor of the couple. A very enjoyable time was had by all after which they all went to the P. O. S. of A. hall and had a dance. [A “horning” or “shivaree” is otherwise known as a noisy mock serenade by a group of people.] ALSO The Ladies’ Aid will meet at the home of H. H. Davis on Nov. 13. The men are invited to come and cut wood for the church and will be given a free dinner.

Montrose – Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Honeyman gave a supper for the local directors of the Montrose Bible Conference, at Torrey Lodge, demonstrating what had been produced during the past year on about 2½ acres of land. Forty varieties of canned goods have been put up from the season’s products, along with conserves, jellies, pickles, vinegar, boiled cider and grape juice. Large quantities of corn, tomatoes, cabbages, etc., have been sold to the people of the town, yet notwithstanding, about a ton of vegetables have been canned and labeled and made ready for the conferences next summer. In addition, the Honeyman’s took charge of restoring an old and neglected orchard, pruning and spraying the trees and fifteen good varieties of apples have been gathered from them. ALSO W. W. Reynolds’ Department Store offers Krispy-Krust Bread—made clean—clean baked—sold clean. Large loaf, 11 cents.

South Ararat – Clifford Sampson and brother-in-law, Mr. Paddleford, of Binghamton, were here Sunday to see about making their Fiddle Lake cottage secure for the winter. While coming down the hill, near Wm. Starbird’s, the steering gear broke and the car bounded from one side of the road to the other, plunged into the ditch, then up the bank, plowing quite a deep furrow in the ground and stopped. Fortunately no one was hurt. The two men were the only occupants. They went to Burnwood and took the afternoon train for Binghamton and will look after “Lizzie” later on.

Brookdale – The church in this place is being repaired with new concrete steps and new wall paper.

Springville – The basketball men adopted the following rules: 1. No boy shall play basket ball who uses tobacco. 2. No player shall be out later than 10 o’clock the night before a game. 3. No player shall use indecent or profane language. 4. No player shall miss noon practice with out giving the coach a good reason for it. 5. All players shall have an average grade of at least 75 % and a passing grade in at least four subjects.

Pleasant Valley, Auburn Twp. – The patrons of the creamery at Auburn Centre are rejoicing to know that there is to be a new creamery built there to replace the one that burned a few weeks ago. Ralph Place, the manager and his wife, will reside in South Auburn instead of Auburn Centre. We are sorry to lose them.

Dimock – F. L. Muzzy’s two horses were found last Thursday, four miles north of Montrose, after being lost for over a week. ALSO The box social put on by the junior girls at the community building was an entire success. Twenty-five boxes were sold, also ice cream. Sandwiches and cake were provided for those without boxes. Proceeds about $37.

Susquehanna – It is rumored that the shop special, leaving daily at 4:15 p.m., will not run after the first of the year, thus leaving the men a two to three-hour wait until the 6 p.m. flier leaves. As several hundred men from Hallstead, Great Bend and Binghamton work in Susquehanna and ride on the train, it will be very inconvenient and tiresome waiting each day and if this train is discontinued it will work as a detriment to Susquehanna, as well as other places, as no good road connects Susquehanna and Hallstead. On completion of the Conklin yards and shops of the Lackawanna, it is stated that the Lackawanna contemplates running a work train to Hallstead. As the majority of these men working at Susquehanna are skilled men with many years’ experience, owning and operating their own homes, it would leave their places to be filled with less competent help, as the present road between Hallstead and Susquehanna is impassable to motor travel part of the year. The work train, at present, is the only means of reaching home to wash and rest up after a busy day’s work.

Thompson – Emil Pazioni shot a wild cat in Glover’s Swamp, directly back of Larson’s. The animal weighed fifteen pounds.

Forest City – Gasper Ravniker lost more than a wagon load of cabbages from his field on November 9. He offers a reward of $25 for the apprehension and conviction of the parties who stole the cabbages.

Uniondale – Wednesday afternoon the three horses of the Atlantic Oil company became frightened and dashed down the street. The oil tank was upset near the lower railroad crossing causing much damage to wagon and harness. The horses ran for some distance before being halted. No one was injured.

Lackawanna Train Wreck, Verdict Returned In Inquest – The coroner’s jury, which conducted an investigation to place responsibility for the wreck on the Lackawanna railroad near New Milford, when Lackawanna Limited Train, No. 14, crashed into the rear of an eastbound freight train, causing the death of three members of the freight crew, announced its verdict, as follows: Engineer F. H. Sawyer, of Train 14, being unable to discover block signals due to fog and smoke, and members of the crews, consisting of Conductor J. E. Webster, Flagman Clarence E. Woodward, Flagman Fred Decker and Engineer Michael J. Kelly, Jr., failing to cause proper danger signals to be put out to stop Train 14. At the conclusion of the meeting District Attorney E P. Little, of Montrose, said he did not know whether or not criminal charges will be preferred against surviving members of the crew until after he has reviewed the findings of the jury. Engineer Michael J Kelly and Flagman Woodward, who are charged with failure to provide necessary protection, lost their lives in the wreck. Ray Osterhout, Fireman, was also killed.

Auburn Center – The Dairymen’s League Creamery, at this place, was totally destroyed by fire on Oct. 11th. About 5 o’clock smoke and flames were seen pouring from the structure and before anyone could reach the plant the fire was beyond control. Ralph Place, the creamery superintendent, had his dwelling on the second floor over the creamery. An effort was made to save his goods, but the fire had gotten such a start that but little could be saved. Both Mr. Place and his wife and baby were away at the time. Their loss is heavy.

Franklin Forks – Mrs. Aaron Stockholm died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clara Lamson, October 21st. Few women were better known or more beloved in that vicinity than was Mrs. Stockholm, and her loss will be felt not only by her immediate relatives but by old and young alike. Five sons and three daughters survive, plus twenty-nine grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. ALSO B. J. Baker is 92 years old and he has dug 84 bushels of potatoes. Who can beat that?

Ararat – There was a notice in The Wilkes-Barre Record stating that the trustees of Presbytery were authorized to sell the Ararat church. It has since been learned that the church cannot be sold without the consent of the members. The people of Ararat will be glad to know this. The church is dear to many hearts. Many of our dear ones who have passed from earth have been buried from this church. There are many dear associations and memories of former services, which make us glad to retain the church. As the services held in Ararat are really Union services needing the support of all who would not wish to live in a churchless community. It is hoped all the people will rally to the services and so help on the work of uplift, which only the love of God and the faithful, loyal service of His children, can bring. ALSO There will be a dinner served at the home of Mr. Floyd Sartell on election day. Proceeds to go toward the repair of the roof of the Presbyterian church.

South Montrose – G. H. Fish has installed a new pipe-less furnace in his home. ALSO Archie E. Ellsworth, while feeding an ensilage cutter, accidentally had his right wrist badly mangled in the cogs. His flesh and tendons were crushed and cut, rendering two fingers useless. It is believed that he will not lose the use of them other than temporarily.

Lawsville – The annual Lawsville Community Fair will be held Saturday, Oct. 25th. A large number of premiums have been offered and the entries are numerous. A nail-driving contest by the ladies, needle threading contest by the men, string chewing contest by the children, recitations, singing, etc. are on the program of events.

Forest City – In accordance with the custom established after the strike of 1902, mine workers of the anthracite coal fields will remain idle on Wednesday, next, in observance of Mitchell Day.

Harford – Miss Blanche Tingley died in Utica, NY, on Sept 29, 1924. The deceased had won nation-wide fame as a miniature portrait painter and had studied in New York and Paris. She was a daughter of Urbane Tingley and was born in Harford, Dec. 10, 1876. Her funeral was held from her former home in Harford. In 1908 and 1909 she studied in Paris and in 1914 her work was accepted for exhibition at the Panama-Pacific Exposition.

Apolacon Twp. – James Purtell, M. D. Haight, Jesse Barnum and Joseph Reardon, were in town attending the county school directors’ convention. These directors are planning to sell some of their unused school buildings.

Hallstead – The Conrad Motor Co., of Scranton, announces the opening of its new salesroom here. The public is invited to call and inspect a complete line of Dodge Bros. motor cars and Graham Bros. trucks.  J. DeWitt Titman, of Montrose, is manager of the Hallstead branch.

Montrose – A push ball has been secured for the students of the local school, which is creating considerable amusement and giving the students a lot of outdoor exercise.

Dimock – Homer Wells, of Elk Lake, has opened a barbershop in the basement of the store of Williams & Mills. ALSO Max Gregory, who has been at the hospital in Wilkes-Barre for treatment, returned home, much improved, and driving the kid wagon.

Susquehanna – The Strider-Tesky Post, American Legion, has started a movement to “get out the vote” on election day. Every citizen should take enough interest in his government to cast his ballot for the officials he believes will best govern his country. It is a pretty “ornery” citizen who does not take enough interest to vote.

“200 Years Ago” from the Susquehanna County Republican, Oct. 22, 1824. (The use of upper and lowercase letters are shown as they appear in the following advertisements.)

“NEW GOODS” - B. R. LYONS [Montrose], Expects to open tomorrow, A Very Extensive Assortment of Dry Goods. Likewise – Teas, Tobacco, Raisins, Coffee, Dye Woods &c. &c.

NEW STORE. The Subscriber has taken the Store formerly occupied by Mr. B. Sayre, at Montrose, opposite to the Washington Hotel, where is kept “A General Assortment of GOODS,” under the care of Mr. Ugenior Cushman, who will sell them as low for CASH, as they are sold at Chenango Point or at Owego. A supply of every description of GOODS, that are wanted at Montrose, will be kept at that Store. CHRISTOPHER ELDREDGE.