Birchardville - A number of ladies were invited to take dinner with Grandma Tilden, (Mrs. W. C. Tilden), on her birthday May 13th. The birthday cake was decorated with 96 candles. Among the present were Mrs. Emma Wright, of Forest lake, and Mrs. Alzaida Fessenden. Grandma Tilden was busy piecing blocks for a quilt, the doing of which she is very fond of. ALSO Mr. and Mrs. D. Fred Birchard and sons, Don and Clifton, went to Hamilton, NY, to visit their son Dayton, who is attending Colgate University. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Warner and Miss Kathryn Warner, accompanied them. ALSO Word has been received of the death of Edson Warner, who for a number of years resided in southern California. He is a brother of Milton Warner and Mrs. Wm. Babcock.

Jackson - Jackson young people who will graduate at the Harford Vocational school are, Miss Mildred Felton and Gordon Pease. ALSO A marriage license was granted to Albert Gelatt, North Jackson and Myrtle Oakley, Jackson.

Pleasant Valley, Auburn Twp. - May is over half gone—and it is still cold with an occasional frost. ALSO Quite a severe thunder shower passed over this vicinity Saturday evening. The electric display was wonderful.

Clifford - W. T. McAlla, an automobile expert, comes from Carbondale about June 1st to become the mechanic at Hasbrouck’s fine new garage at Clifford. For the past few year he has been in charge of the repair department of Wellbrock’s garage in Carbondale.

Lackawanna Trail - Four adults and five children, in an Overland Touring car, overturned on the Lackawanna Trail between Alford and Kingsley, Sunday evening. The driver of the car, a foreigner, from Scranton, had his spine injured and the steering wheel was driven in to his chest. A male friend had an arm broken The two women and five children escaped with minor injuries. The driver of the car attempted to pass a Ford car and spurted up to around 50 miles an hour. As he got abreast of the Ford a rapidly moving touring car loomed up ahead of him and he swung in front of the Ford, throwing the Ford into the guard posts. His car turned over completely twice. The party was taken to Dr. Snyder’s in New Milford, the man being in a crazed condition. Later he was taken to the Moses Taylor Hospital. Witnesses claim that a jug, partially filled with liquor, was found in the car.

New Milford - The juniors of the high school gave a reception in honor of the seniors and faculty at the Park View Hotel. Seniors present were: Miss Iva Snyder, Miss Hallene Townsend, Miss Lucille Fernan, Miss Anna Pressman, Miss Charlotte Cosgriff, Ottwell Benson, Walter Lewis, Nelson Benjamin, Barber Gallucci, Leslie Darrow and Jerome Hand.

Susquehanna is to have an “Old Home Week” from July 13 to 18, under the auspices of the Erie Hose Co.

Brooklyn - Union Memorial services will be held in the Universalist church next Sunday evening. Members of the G. A. R. Post, Sons of Veterans, Veterans of the Spanish and World War and all fraternal orders are invited to attend.

Lynn, Springville Twp - Two persons were slightly injured when a car driven by Guy Greenwood, of Dimock, ran into a bank at the side of the road in order to avoid a collision with another car. The Greenwood car was overturned and badly damaged. The accident occurred on a sharp curve about a mile south of Springville.

Uniondale - Announcement is made of the recent marriage of H. H. Howell and Mrs. Myrtie Atkinson, of Carbondale. The bride is a daughter of John Tinklepaugh, of this place, and the groom is a former townsman. ALSO Walter Lyon, who was injured by a premature blast last week, is recovering slowly.

Montrose - The Village Improvement Society is deciding what to do with Village Hall when the proposed new auditorium and gymnasium is completed and ready for use. It is expected that Village Hall, which for the past generation has been Montrose’s center for plays and various forms of amusements, will revert to extreme quietude. A suggestion has been made that it could be converted into a home or dormitory for teachers and students in the public school. The matter of housing the school teachers has been one of the problems within recent years, and if the building was taken over by the school board and altered to meet the needs of the teachers and students, it could be made to serve a useful purpose and real need, and at the same time be self-supporting.

Forest City - Joseph Polosky, aged 40 years, was found dead along the tracks in upper D & H yards at Simpson with his head completely severed from the body and the right shoulder badly mutilated, the result of being run down by a south bound train. The deceased was a widower and is survived by five children. ALSO The Forest City base ball team is deadlocked with Archbald for first place in the County League. Members of the team are Budjake, 3b; Polosky, lf; Malia, 2b; Hadley, ss.; Pitus, p.; Moroski, 1b.; Sherro, c.; Shamro, cf.; Bennie, rf.; Hobbs, c.; Kelly, rf.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Republican and Susquehanna County Gazette, May 12 & 20,1825.

Died - In Lawsville, on the 22nd of April, Jordon Lockwood, aged 27 years.

Died - At Great Bend, on Friday the 13th inst., Mrs. Trowbridge, consort of Lyman Trowbridge, Esq., in the 43rd year of her age. [Another article has her age as 42.]

Died - In Gibson, on Monday the 9th, Polly Washburn, in the 12th year of her age, daughter of Joseph Washburn, Esq. [Another article has her age as 11.]

Married - In Harford, on the 15th inst., by Hosea Tiffany jr., Esq., Mr. Aaron Mogg, of Bridgewater, to Miss Betsy Very, of the former place.

J. Catlin’s Drug & Fruit Store - A new supply of Drugs, Paints, Dyestuffs, Confectionary, Fruit, &c., just received.

MILITARY NOTICE: The 1st Battalion, of the 126th Volunteer Regiment, will meet for Military exercise and Inspection, at the house of Joseph Sweet, in Harford township, on Wednesday the 18th inst., at 9 o’clock A.M. AN ELECTION will be held at the same time and place for said Battalion, to elect a Lieut. Colonel for said Regiment, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Col. Saxa Seymour. SIMEON S. CHAMBERLAIN, Major., Gibson, May 2nd, 1825.

RIFLEMEN ATTEND! The Montrose Rifle Greys will meet at the house of John Buckingham, in Montrose, on Tuesday the 17th inst., for the purpose of performing military duty as an independent company, by permission of the militia officers. Every member is requested to furnish himself with a rifle, and dress in white pantaloons. DAVID FRANCIS, Capt., May 10, 1825.

Oakland - Mrs. John Baumann, of Oak Hill, was severely injured in a runaway accident. The horse took fright and ran away and Mrs. Baumann was thrown out and badly injured about the head and body. Her scalp was nearly torn off. Dr. H. D. Washburn dressed her injuries at her home. She is the second Oak Hill woman to be injured in a runaway accident. Mrs. Frank Brock was the other victim.

Montrose - A person visiting Montrose the other day, for the first time in several years, remarked on how neatly painted the houses and business places appear. Following a request that Montrose people adopt the general plan of painting their homes white, scores of home-owners followed the idea. ALSO Mrs. Charles R. Sayre, who has been spending the winter in Philadelphia with her daughter, Miss Peggy Sayre, a student in that city, is expected to return to her home here today and will make preparations for the opening of Rosemont Inn. ALSO Montrose high school is preparing to issue its first “school annual.” The book will contain the photographic reproductions of the members of this year’s graduating class and brief sketches of these students. [In other words, the first Montrose yearbook.]

Susquehanna - A. E. Badgeley, of Binghamton, a Susquehanna native, and one of the best known and most successful contractors in this section, has been awarded the contract for remodeling and enlarging the Susquehanna High School building and for making additions and improvements to the grade school. ALSO Henry Lisi, the head of the Susquehanna Baking Co., in a few years has had a remarkable growth from small beginnings. The company has been very successful in the sale of Rival Bread, hundreds of loaves of which are daily eaten in the county. He recently installed oil burners in his baking ovens, which give a more superior heat than coal.

Dimock - On May 4th the Dimock Vocational High School will open its doors for its annual Field Day and Entertainment. Exhibits, a play, crowning of a May Queen, May Pole Dance, lunch, and the crowning event will be a base ball game.

Clifford - The Ku Klux Klan had a big demonstration in town Saturday night. A cross was burned and a parade was held and a very stirring address given.

Forest Lake - Myrtle Stone, 13-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earle C. Stone, died at the home of her parents, April 26, 1925. She had suffered from infantile paralysis for over five months. She was a bright, attractive child, loved by family and friends, and her death, following her log period of suffering, aroused much sympathy.

Forest City - A. J. Lilje, for over 30 years engaged in the shoe business, has disposed of his stock to the Philadelphia auction house and will henceforth reside in Carbondale. His retirement is made on account of ill health. Another mercantile change here is that of Mrs. K. B. Realy, who has sold her stock of dry goods to P. A. Carroll & Co., of Carbondale. They have taken possession and will conduct their “ready-to-wear” store.

New Milford - H. T. Seamans will sell 32 high-grade Guernsey and Holstein cows at public sale. Dairymen wishing to replenish their herds should make particular note of this sale. Mr. Seamans has been handicapped for some time in having a leg amputated, yet notwithstanding, has carried on his farm work, but find he must dispose of his stock, as it is becoming too burdensome.

Elk Lake - R. L. Broadhead and Frank Arnold are building the new road between Elk Lake and Dimock.

Hop Bottom - Eugene Wright had the misfortune to slip in the bath tub and fracture several ribs. We believe Mr. Wright has a record of good health and industry established by very few men. Although past 70 years of age he arises at 3:30, cares for 5 head of cattle, distributes milk throughout the town twice a day, making the morning trip about 5 a.m. Besides the dairy work he cultivates and cares for several acres of land and does janitor work at the school house. He also helps care for the Boro roads. Mr. Wright and his family exemplify the old saying—“Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.”

Brushville - Albert G. Brush died April 24, 1925, after a few day’s illness. Mr. Brush was 77 years of age, and veteran of the Civil War [Co. E, 203d Regiment]. He responded to Lincoln’s call for volunteers and served faithfully and well in the Union army. His entire life, save the time he was away in war, was spent at Brushville, where he was engaged in farming. He was a splendid citizen and was held in high regard by all who knew him. He is survived by his widow and two children, Morton Brush, of the Highlands, and Mrs. Bert Simpson of Susquehanna; one brother, former Sheriff Richard N. Brush, and one sister, Mrs. Pierce, also survive.

Uniondale - The late Perry Yarns was a mechanical genius. His skill in carving clock cases, canes, tables and chairs was well known throughout this section. They are models of beauty and design and one would travel far and wide to find their equal. ALSO The first air plane of the season passed over here, Friday.

Elk Mountain - The fire tower on Elk Hill has been illuminated with red lights through the week in observation of American Protection week. The purpose of the illumination is to remind motorists and others of the observation sentinels guarding the forests.

Lewis Lake - Prof. James Hughes, of Scranton, was here Saturday. He was the first to erect a cottage at the lake.

Two Hundred and Fifty Year’s Ago, April 18th and 19th, 1775. The Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775, kicked off the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Tensions had been building for many years between residents of the 13 American colonies and the British authorities, particularly in Massachusetts. On the night of April 18, 1775, hundreds of British troops marched from Boston to nearby Concord in order to seize an arms cache. Paul Revere and other riders sounded the alarm and colonial militiamen began mobilizing to intercept the Redcoat column. A confrontation on the Lexington town green started off the fighting and soon the British were hastily retreating under intense fighting. This was a defining moment in American history, a moment that enabled our troops to prepare for battle and the first major military campaign of the American Revolutionary War. [history.com& etc.]

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.

New Milford Township - Page’s Pond is fast becoming one of the leading summer resorts of this vicinity. Over 50 cottages have been built there the past two years and it is predicted that this number will be doubled this summer. The pond is nearly a mile in length and is noted as a fishing place.

Lathrop Township - Ray H. Saxton has sold his poultry farm to Charles Golomboski, of Scranton. This poultry farm is one of the largest in this section, and has been operated very successfully by Mr. Saxton for a number of years. The new owner proposes to continue the business.

Hop Bottom - The new Trail Inn has installed a new electric piano. We are glad to see this place so improved—new paint and a lot of other improvements have been put on the place. It is also a good place to eat.

Clifford - Clifford is forging rapidly ahead, being recognized as one of the very progressive towns of the county. Since the construction of the fine concrete road recently laid to the county line, business has quickened perceptibly, and to better care for the needs of the community Hasbrouck Bros. has erected a very fine new garage in which to house the Dodge Bros. Agency for cars and trucks, and a modernly equipped repair shop.

Fairdale - Four men who claimed their residence as Athens, Bradford county, were arrested by Chief of Police Tingley, Constables W. A. Welliver and W. G. Benedict, at Fairdale, last Wednesday. The local police were telephoned from a local home, charging that the men were intoxicated and making themselves a nuisance. When the officers got there at 11 o’clock they found the men in a more or less intoxicated condition. While rounding them up, one of the number, Percy Harding, attempted to grasp Chief Tingley’s revolver from his holster and ran. He succeeded in making his escape in the darkness. Leo Hunsinger was charged with driving while intoxicated and the others are in the county jail. The men claimed that they bought a gallon of cider in Waverly, N. Y., and started out for Montrose, at 4:30 in the afternoon, to see the country. Asked to explain an empty jug, they averred they were just bringing it along, but it was empty when placed in the car. Other bottles of alleged liquor, declared to be a combination of alcohol and water found in the car, they blamed on the driver, the one who escaped with Chief Tingley’s revolver. The culprits were brought to Dr. F. S. Birchard’s office, who examined them to ascertain if they were intoxicated. He did not make pubic his report but will doubtless be called upon to testify at their trial.

Lynn - Mrs. R. B. Williams announces the opening of an eating place at her home. This is not only an accommodation to the traveling public, but will be appreciated by those desiring to form auto parties and have dinner in this beautiful rural section.

Franklin Twp. - Michael V. Kane and Martin T. Kane have traded their farm in this township for two residence properties in Binghamton, and will remove to Binghamton this week. Theodore Beagle, of Binghamton, who becomes owner of the Kane farm, intends to operate it. The Kane brothers are fine, ambitious young men and many friends will regret to see them leaving the county.

Brooklyn - R. M. Sampson, Assistant County Superintendent, was giving the High School entrance examinations here on Thursday and Friday. A number of pupils from Lathrop township and from Alford were here to be examined.

Dundaff - Henry Oscar Wilbur, chocolate manufacturer, died Saturday at his home in Philadelphia. He was born at Dundaff ninety years ago. His father was the village coach and wagon builder. He danced with his wife at his ninetieth birthday party on December 29th. [Henry O. Wilbur was the son of William and Arminda Wilbur, of Dundaff. He placed a bell in the spire of the Dundaff Methodist-Episcopal Church in honor of the long membership of his parents. Wilbur Chocolate was founded in Philadelphia by Henry Oscar Wilbur and Samuel Croft. It was sold to Cargill in 1992 and Cargill closed the Lititz Wilbur Chocolate Factory in 2016. Wikipedia]

Herrick Township - Walter S. Lyon, one of the township’s well known residents, was seriously injured while blasting rock. He had placed a charge but the fuse did not ignite. When he went to investigate, having waited for several minutes, an explosion followed as he was seated on the rock. He was blown several feet and received lacerations about the face and arms and one finger was blown off. It is feared that he was hurt internally. He is suffering from much pain.

Forest City - A baseball league of four teams has been formed at Clinton Colliery, composed of teams from the Grassy, Dunmore, Outside and Riverside. These teams are composed of the best players at the colliery and your patronage of the games will go a far way towards putting Forest City on the baseball map.

Burnwood - Lynn Cottrell’s order for a Ford tin dirigible is held up due to a tin strike. Save your cans.

News Brief: Under the new state law, highway patrolmen, constables and other officers, whose business it is to control motor traffic, must hereafter wear uniforms. Men in civilian clothes have no right to hold up automobiles. This law protects, in a considerable degree, the motoring public from possible holdups by highway men who frequently pose as traffic officers.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette & Susquehanna County Herald, May 13, 1825.

DIED - In this township [Bridgewater], on Wednesday morning last, SAMUEL BACKUS, aged about 45 years.

NORTHERN BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA. NOTICE is hereby given that the banks for receiving subscriptions to the stock of the Northern Bank of Pennsylvania, will be opened on Monday, the 13th day of June, next, at nine o’clock, in the forenoon, at the house of John Buckingham, in Montrose, for the county of Susquehanna, and will continue open, if necessary, for the space of six successive days, six hours in each day, at which times and place, any person, a citizen of this State, or of the United States, on paying to the attending commissioner, the sum of twelve dollars per share, may subscribe to the stock of said Bank, as by the act of assembly is directed and provided. ISAAC POST, WM. JESSUP, Commissioners. May 7, 1825.

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.

Jackson - In view of the importance of the 60th anniversary of the North Jackson Sunday school, May 12 and 13 have been set apart for the observation of that church and community event. In connection with this anniversary it is fitting to pay a small tribute to the present superintendent, C. F. Whitney, of this, one of the pioneer schools of our county. Mr. Whitney was first elected superintendent of the North Jackson school in 1888 and re-elected in 1889 and again chosen in 1899. Again he was elected in 1907 and served until the present time. A program has been prepared for the two days and those who attend are promised a time of rare enjoyment and profit.

Dimock - James Gavitt, aged 83, Civil War veteran, succumbed to a stroke of apoplexy at the home of his son, Judson, at Springville, on April 29th. Mr. Gavitt was born in Dimock township and always remained a resident of the place, except the time spent in the war and one year which he spent in the west. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. A. H. Button, of Dimock; Mrs. Minnie Squires, of Richmond, Va., and one son, Judson, of Springville. The funeral was held at the Community church and interment in the Dimock cemetery. [James Gavitt was a member of Co. B, 52nd Infantry, PA Volunteers.]

Montrose - Principal F. A. Frear announced the honor students in the graduating class of the Montrose high school. Cynthia Brewster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert F. Brewster, is valedictorian. Charlotte Kiefer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kiefer, of Fairdale, is salutatorian. Rexford Carter, son of Mr. and Mrs Ross Carter, of Auburn, is third. Fourth is Mildred Mackin and 5th, Mary Armstrong. Florence Kittle is given honorable mention. ALSO The Merchants Telephone Co. is preparing to install a new Kellogg switchboard in their recently purchased building on Church street, John H. Mahon, manager of the company, informs us. This improvement will cost in the neighborhood of $5,000, and will greatly improve the company’s service, making it possible to put a fewer number of phones on the same lines.

Pleasant Valley, Auburn Twp. - Last Thursday, April 30th, we had a heavy snow storm, so the ground was covered.

South Ararat - Our last snow storm reminds the writer of one in the year 1869. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd day of May it snowed to the depth of 3”, but the 4th day the sunshine soon melted it away. My parents, at that time, lived in Clifford near Elk Hill. My father told me to note it down, which I did, so I would be sure to remember the date.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. - We had a nice little snow storm last Thursday. In 1884 there was snow on the ground and froze the morning of May 30th.

South Montrose - T L. Ainey was greeting friends here Tuesday. He is one of the few remaining veterans of the Civil war, and was severely wounded in that terrible conflict.

Forest City - The borough council has passed an ordinance forbidding the stabling of cows within the borough boundaries. The board of health of that borough contends that state laws do not permit cows to be kept within the borough.

Waverly, NY - The Rev. Mr. Williams, pastor of the African M. E. church in Waverly, NY, better known as “Cyclone Williams,” has been ordered by his church board to either quit fighting or quit preaching. He claims he is earning money through fighting to build a new church in Waverly. This is surely a new way of “beating the devil around the stump.”

Mehoopany, Pa. - John L. Swetland, in his 86th year, died at his home on Grist Flat, near Mehoopany, on April 29th. Mr. Swetland was born in the house where he died, the dwelling having been occupied continuously by the Swetland family for 95 years. The house is beautifully situated on the Susquehanna river, and here he lived a contented life. His grandfather was a survivor of the Wyoming Massacre. He is survived by three sons and three daughters and a sister, aged 95 years, living in Tunkhannock.

Harford - Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Peck were recent callers at Harry Shannon’s and listened in on the radio. Talk about a genius! Mr. Shannon has made 14 radios.

Fairdale - To Mr. and Mrs. Lee R. Bolles, of this place, on April 30, 1925, was born a son, Edgar W. Bolles, Jr. The new arrival derives his name from his grandfather. We could wish him nothing better than that he prove “true to his name.”

Uniondale - Graduation exercises were held and were impressive and exceedingly interesting. The graduates were: Frances Chomyszak, Evelyn Stark, Jenny and Angela Planishek, Clair Watkins and Walter Owens. The class motto was “Honor Lies at Labor’s Gate.”

Three Husbands Go To Jail For Wives: Uniontown, Pa. Rather than have their wives jailed for violating the prohibition laws, three husbands asked Judge E. H. Reppert to allow them to serve their sentences instead. The court agreed and imposed the following sentences: Jos. Crickett, $500 fine and five months in jail; Antilla Viscat, $250 fine and five months in jail; and Joseph Stone, $250 fine and three months in jail. The wives had been convicted of selling liquor and were awaiting sentence. The husbands said their wives were needed at home to look after their families.

200 Years Ago from the Republican, Friday, April 29, and May 6, 1825, and Montrose Gazette, May 6, 1825.

A new township, to be called Herrick, in this county, has been formed from parts of Gibson and Clifford. The name of Hopbottom township has been changed to Brooklyn.

MARRIED - On the 21st inst., by the Rev. C. R. Marsh, Mr. George Gelatt, of Gibson, to Miss Susan L. Williams, of Harford.

DIED - In Bridgewater, on Saturday, the 23d inst., Mrs. Esther Hudson, in her 76th year, formerly from Long Island.

SHORT NOTICE. All persons indebted to the subscriber are requested to pay up by the 15th of May inst., otherwise their Notes and Accounts will be placed in the hands of Mr. Justice for collection without further notice. One hand must wash the other. G. CLAGETT [George Clagett was probably the first tailor in Montrose.]

NOTICE. Is hereby given to the members of the Choconut Light Infantry, that an election will be held at the house of Otis Smith, in Choconut township, on Saturday the 14th of May inst., for the purpose of electing one second Lieutenant in said Company, at one o’clock P.M. STEPHEN S. JEWETT, Maj.

FOR SALE. The subscriber offers for sale a good CARRIAGE suitable for two or three horses, and would answer either for a STAGE or family CARRIAGE. It will be sold cheap for Money or Neat Stock and a reasonable credit given, if required. CHARLES DARLINGTON, Springville 4 Corners, Susq. Co.

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.