New Milford - Marion, the 13 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Meservey, is the fifth typhoid victim to die from New Milford. She passed away in the Hahnemann Hospital, at Scranton, on April 6th. Marion was on the road to recovery when pneumonia developed.

Jackson - Elbert I. Whitney, a prominent and lifelong Jackson farmer, dropped dead, last Saturday, while walking along the side of the road, near his home. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Whitney, a descendent of an early Jackson pioneer family. His mother was Julia Belcher and father was for many years engaged in business in Jackson and Ararat, as a farmer, hotelman and drover. His wife, the former Hattie Barnes, survives him, plus a son, Herbert, of Bluff Point, NY, and daughter, Mrs. Lewis MacNeal, of Johnson City.

Fairdale - A pretty wedding took place on April 3, in the Fairdale M. E. church, when Miss Hilda Downer became the bride of Tracey R. Jenner. The bride looked charming in a gown of tan georgette crepe over pink satin, with hose to match, and black satin slippers. ALSO Another couple was married here on March 31st. Clarence Bomboy, of Friendsville, and Miss Dorothy Graham, of Rush, were united in marriage by Rev. O. B. Young.

Montrose - St. Paul’s Episcopal church, who purchased the Odd Fellows block, is advertising for bids for the removal of the building, which is said to be about 100 years old. The father of Atty. D. T. Brewster, the late Horace Brewster, was one of the carpenters who worked on it and some of the lumber used in its construction is from the Brewster farm, in Bridgewater. Known as a “plank house,” it has 3” hemlock planks, which were used as sheathing for the three-story wooden building. Thoughts are that it could also be moved on another lot and utilized as an apartment house. ALSO DeWitt Andre, a student at Penn State College, is spending the Easter vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd S. Andre.

Birchardville - Dayton Birchard, a student at Colgate University, is spending his Easter vacation at his home here.

Forest City - A marriage license was recently secured by Felix Opeka and Mary Swetter, both of this town.

West Lenox - Nellie Phillips, Adalyn Brundage and Howard Squires, of Mansfield Normal school, spent their Easter vacation with their parents.

Dimock - The dirt roads are now breaking up badly, but it is hoped they will be fully settled in a couple of weeks.

Susquehanna - Dr. E. C. French, of Eau Claire Wisconsin, died on Sunday. He was a former dentist here and is survived by two brothers, Herbert French, of Lanesboro, and Smith French, of Thompson.

Ararat - Bandmaster, John Bell, of the Navy Band, and former piccolo soloist of Sousa’s band, is at home in Carbondale, for Easter, and will be on the program at Trinity Episcopal church. How time does fly. It seems only two years ago that John was Bandmaster of the Ararat Silver Cornet Band, of Ararat Summit. B’gosh and now he is distinguished as a bandmaster in the “President’s Own,” the United States Navy Band, and sometimes, when the band has been playing for the president, John lets the president shake hands with him and congratulate him.

Hop Bottom - A handsome, modern eating house, is to be erected near here, opposite the Lackawanna Motor Club spring, which gushes down to the Lackawanna Trail. It will cater especially to tourists. The building will have a cabaret floor in the center.

Springville - Boyd Welch, one of our kid wagon drivers, was very ill at his home, last week. ALSO Miss Elizabeth Button has returned to Bloomsburg State Normal, after spending Easter week with her parents.

Middletown Twp. - Our supervisor, O. F. McDonough, was out with a force of men opening the road of snow, which has been blocked since Feb, 4th. The method used was two teams hitched to a lumber wagon, and a large land plow, attached to the wagon, which gave very satisfactory results. Much credit should be given to Leo M. Conboy and John Maloney, who furnished the horse-power, as it was most strenuous work for horses.

Little Meadows - The auction sale held by Joseph Reardon, March 23d, was largely attended. Mr. Reardon and family are moving to Endicott. The people of this vicinity are sorry to see them go.

Elk Mountain - Charles Owens, of the East Side, is the champion winner in crow shooting, having killed 28 at one time. Ask Charles how he did it.

Thompson - Benjamin Franklin Barnes, aged 82 years, a veteran of the Civil War, died April 1. Mr. Barnes was born in Gibson, Jan. 12, 1844. He served in the 141st Regt. Pa. Volunteers, and was wounded at Chancellorsville. Following the war he taught school and later was in the grocery business with Fred Pease. Had he lived until October, he and his wife would have reached 60 years of wedded life.

Revolutionary War Honor Roll - CAPTAIN BARTLETT HINDS, Pensioner. Rank of private, first lieutenant and captain in Massachusetts Continentals. He was shot through the left lung at the taking of Burgoyne. Was one of “forlorn hope” claiming to have had command of the detachment of the storming of Stony Point, and first proclaimed “the fort is our own.” Served to the end of the war after being wounded in Castle duty. Was a member of the Society of Cincinnati. He came in 1800 from S. Hampton, L. I., as owner and agent of lands for ex-Gov. Huntingdon, of Connecticut, under title of that state, built a log house on ground long known as [the] David Post residence, on South Main street, and thus became the founder of Montrose, which was known for several years as Hinds Settlement. In the fall of 1801 he brought his wife, formerly the widow, Agnes Post, with her sons, Isaac and David, a daughter Susanna, and son, Conrad, children of his first wife, and Bartlett, only living child of his last marriage. He was a friend and fellow officer in the Revolution, of Col. Timothy Pickering, who was also a native of Massachusetts. Bartlett Hinds was born April 4, 1755 and died in 1822. Buried in Montrose Cemetery.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Register, April 7, 1826.

NOTICE. To all whom it may concern. By an arrangement the Notes and Accounts of Fuller & Wilson and also those of Geo. Fuller, for printing, have passed into my hands. As I am about to leave the place the Accounts will be left with David Post, Esq., for immediate collection. Those who neglect to give heed to this notice, will have the pleasure of finding fault with me for making use of compulsory measures. S. C. WILSON

NOTICE. All persons indebted to the estate of Ezra Tuttle, late of Springville, deceased, are hereby requested to make immediate payment, and all persons having demands against said estate, are required to present them, duly attested, for settlement to ABIATHAR TUTTLE, MIRON TUTTLE, Administrators. Springville, April 7, 1825.

Forest City - [This article came from the Forest City News, Feb. 19, 1926, when the mine strike finally ended.] The whistles at the local collieries were a welcome sound to the people of Forest City, this morning, calling the men and boys back to their work after an idleness of nearly six months. The men who work in the mines, at the local colliery, started this morning and the men and boys who work on the outside will start tomorrow.

McKune Cemetery - Twenty deer, in a herd, are often seen these days in the McKune cemetery district, says the Susquehanna Transcript.The deer go into the orchards and paw the snow in search of frozen apples. The farmers in that section place food for the deer, and they take full advantage of this generosity.

New Milford - Fifty-eight cases of typhoid, and four deaths, have been reported at New Milford. However, state officials expressed themselves as being very well pleased with the progress made, no new cases being reported in the last two days, and many of those seriously ill, last week, showing a decided improvement. It was decided to entirely discontinue the use of the water coming from East Lake, and depend entirely on the use of springs to feed the reservoir.

Brooklyn - P. H. Street, health officer of Brooklyn, was in Montrose fumigating. Mr. Street reported nine cases of measles in Brooklyn, of a mild form.

Montrose - Twenty-nine books have been burned at the county library, which had been in homes where cases of scarlet fever existed. Some of these books were new volumes, but no chances were taken of spreading the infection. All books coming from homes, where this disease has existed, are burned by the library authorities. ALSO The election of a county superintendent of schools will take place at the court house, in Montrose, on April 13th, when the school directors meet for the purpose. So far as known there will be no opposition to the present able superintendent, F. H. Taylor.

Harford - George Tompkins and Mrs. Mary Whitney were united in marriage, Saturday evening by F. A. Osborn. They will reside on the farm belonging to Mr. Tompkins.

Dimock - A little daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Smith, at the Ballentine Farm, Wednesday, March 10. The mother and child are being cared for at the home of her sister, Mrs. Earl Sherman. Mrs. Smith is the wife of the creamery man at Forest Lake.

Clifford - On Tuesday a small bee was formed to cut ice to fill Rev. Madden’s ice house. Those who held were: Frank Hasbrouck, E. E. Finn, cutters; Walter Ayres, Wm. Baldwin, Allen Finn, drew the ice; Emery Green and Mr. Scutt, were packers.

Birchardville - Word was received this week of the death of Edward Guilfoil. He resided on Stone Street for many years, removing to Binghamton last spring. He was nearly 90 years of age.

Honor Roll of Revolutionary Soldiers of Susquehanna County: ASAHEL GREGORY— Pensioner, with rank of private and sergeant, serving with Massachusetts Volunteers. Born in Lanesboro, Mass., in 1759. Died in Montrose, Pa., April 14, 1842. Buried in family plot on Frederick Scott farm, just south of the borough line. Grave marked by D. A. R. He settled in Herrick soon after 1790 and was the first justice of the peace in that section. Miss Blackman, page 166, says that “He brought his family down the Susquehanna to the Bend on a raft and when their destination was reached he built a log hut, peeled bark to shelter the bed, and took possession.” He lived in Herrick 40 years when he moved to the home of his son, Samuel, in Bridgewater. He enlisted in Massachusetts Volunteers, serving from June 1775 to summer of 1781. Served under Colonel Woodbury, Col. Seth Miner, Col. Marshall and Col. James Willett, all of Massachusetts Volunteers.

CORRECTION: In our last issue [of the Montrose Democrat] we stated that Geo. A. Post, Jr., of New York City, had been divorced by his wife, who before marriage was a daughter of Charles Dana Gibson, noted artist. This statement was true, so far as it being George Post, but he was not a son of George A. Post, known to so many in this county, and whose death occurred recently. It was another George Post.

News Briefs: One for everybody! No living president and no living ex-president has ever had his face on a United States coin. All precedents are broken in the authorization of a Coolidge half dollar to mark the sesquicentennial celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, at Philadelphia. John H. Sinnock, who was made engraver at the Philadelphia mint by President Coolidge, a year ago, is doing the designing. ALSO Short skirts are responsible for the slump in the trade of woolen, cotton and silk materials, an authority on the clothing trade states. “Seven yards of 44” material were once required to make a woman’s dress,” he said, “while now two or three yards of material, about 50” wide, are all that are necessary.”

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Register, March 10 and March 17, 1826.

MARRIED: On the 2nd inst., by J. W. Raynsford, Mr. Lemuel Ladd to Miss Harriet Snyder, both of Bridgewater. ALSO On the 2nd inst., by Elder Davis Dimock, Mr. Suel Farr, of this town [Montrose], to Miss Harriet Fisk, of New Milford.

DIED: On Tuesday, Feb 28th, in this town [Montrose], Mr Thomas Williams, aged 104 years. He was a soldier in the French war, and also in that of the Revolution; during which he received a wound that disenabled him for active employment. He was a pensioner. ALSO At Springville, on Wednesday the 1st of March, Mr. John J. Whitcomb, aged 30 years, after an illness of two years. ALSO At Great Bend, on Wednesday the 2d ult., Mr. David Hyatt, after a short and severe illness.

Extraordinary notice—The following notice appeared lately on the door of a Roman Catholic Chapel, in the West of Ireland.  Put away from Patrick M’Dallah! “Whereas my wife Mrs. Bridget M’Dallah, is again walked away with herself, and left me with her four small children and her poor old blind mother, and nobody else to look after house and home, and I hear has taken up with Tim Galgan, the lame fidler, the same that was put in the Stocks last Easter for stealing Barney Doodey’s Gamecock. This is to give notice that I will not pay for Bite or sup on her or his account to man or mortal, and that she had better never shew the marks of her ten toes, near my House again. PATRICK M’DALLAH. N. B.— Tim had better keep out of my site!!!”

Brooklyn - C. F. Richards, an 82-year old Civil War veteran, lately moved to Brooklyn from near Hop Bottom. He says that Hon. J. W. Adams, an 86-year-old veteran, is confined to the house much of the time. E. E. Rozell, a veteran, who is more youthful, being only 81 years old, travels about considerably. He was recently “storm-stayed” in Binghamton, so he tells us.

Harford - Hugh McConnell, a native and practically life-long resident, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. R. Hickok, in Kingston, Pa., Feb 17, 1926, age 83 years and 9 months. He was a well known prominent farmer, a man of sterling qualities, and his friendship was esteemed by many in the Harford community.

Montrose - At a noonday luncheon at Hotel Donovan, Feb. 20th, preliminary plans were perfected and the Montrose Rotary Club was officially organized, with 25 charter members. Officers elected were: President, Wm. H. Warner; 1st Vice President, Wm. A. Titsworth; 2nd Vice-President, Ray D. Cruser; Sec’y, R. Bruce Pepper; Treasurer, Glenn L. Voss.

Hop Bottom - Nelson M. Finn, our oldest resident, died Feb. 19, at the age of 91. He was one of the first firemen to run a D. L. & W. locomotive, when the old “wood-burners” were in use. He also assisted in construction work on the Lackawanna railroad, when the tracks were laid from Scranton to Great Bend. His parents, Solomon and Polly Finn, were pioneer residents of Benton township, Lackawanna county. About 60 years ago he went into the mercantile business in Hop Bottom, conducting a store until his retirement, a few years ago. He served as postmaster, was a charter member of Harford Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Hop Bottom, and highly regarded in the community.

New Milford - Announcement was received of the birth of a son, on February 15, to Mr. and Mrs. I. Moss VanCott, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Mr. and Mrs. VanCott formerly resided here.

Dimock - A number of our young people enjoyed a delightful time at an old-fashioned candy pull, at the teachers’ cottage, Friday evening.

Little Meadows - The men of this vicinity are making good use of the fine sleighing by putting in a supply of feed, lime and ice, and getting logs to the mill.

Forest City - The many friends of Frank Petrus will no doubt be pleased to learn that he is to appear at the Irving Theatre. Mr. Petrus has an extraordinary musical talent and plays both classical and popular musical numbers, on an ordinary hand saw. The other features on the program will be “The Gown Shop,” one of vaudeville’s most pretentious offerings, featuring Victor Kahn and seven, beautiful young girls. Williams’ Animals will present the only trained Goat offering in Vaudeville.

Clifford - Thursday evening the big tractor and snow plow came through from Carbondale and before they got back, broke down, so consequently the road is not opened to auto traffic yet.

South Ararat - Marvin Price and Jacob Stager are drawing logs to the Potter mill, near Gelatt. ALSO The following met at the old home: Berton Davis, Hobert Davis and family, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sartell and family, and sawed up several cords of wood for their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis.

Rush - Residents of this place were glad to have the Wyalusing-Montrose bus resume operation after the big snow.

Uniondale - Daniel Gibson has the contract for filling the ice houses of the Dairymen’s League Milk Co. He has a gang of men and a dozen teams at work on Lewis Lake and they are having a tedious task on account of the depth of water over the ice and condition of the roads.

Brookdale - Two large snow plows, from Scranton, came up over the state road after the big snow. Foreman, T. W. Jackson, and his helpers, were on the job and the deep snow had to move.

Thompson - On Feb. 13, Mrs. C. Z. Pickering received a radio program from London, she being the only one that has reported having heard the program. Of course, it was not so loud as some of the broadcasting stations, but as there was no static, or other interference, it was heard very plainly.

Uniondale - Mrs. John Gibson, last week, received an old fashioned English fruit cake from her uncle in Darlington, England, who is a professional baker. Mrs. Gibson has been treating her friends to a piece of the cake and they pronounce it as being excellent.

OBITUARY—LUCY T. OAKLEY: Once again, during the quietness and stillness of night, the death angel has taken from earth another of God’s saints. This time it was Lucy Tower Oakley, born at West Lenox, April 8, 1839, in a rude log cabin built by her father, Rev. Rial Tower, who faced cold and storm, from Rutland Vermont, journeying all the way in an ox-drawn sled. Her father was one of the thirteen constituent members of the West Lenox Baptist church, licensed and ordained by the church and served as pastor for 18 consecutive years. Her mother, Betsey Carr Tower, very ably assisted the deceased’s father in the ministerial work. At the age of 14 Lucy united with the church and held membership for the remainder of her long life. She was united in marriage to Daniel Chauncey Oakley, on Nov. 25, 1860, and spent her entire married life in the community. She is survived by her son and daughter, ten grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. Her son, Williston, three grandsons and two great grandsons, carried Lucy to her final resting place, at the Tower cemetery, beside her late husband.

Lessons in Courtship: A London special says that “Courtship” is the latest subject added to the curriculum of a girls’ secondary school, in Japan. Of the 11 suggestions given, the last is “Don’t be afraid of being an old maid.”

200 Years Ago, from The Register, Montrose, Pa., February 24, 1826.

MARRIED: On the 16th inst., by the Rev. S. Marks, Mr. John M. Bronson, of Rush, to Miss Susannah McBride, of Springville.

DIED: In Bridgewater, on the 19th inst., Mrs. Jemima Cogswell, in the 91st year of her age.

GEORGIA WEDDING [The following is not local news, but such a good story.] It appears from the Darien paper that Mr. John Odena lately invited his friends to his wedding, and ball, which he gave in honor of the event. The company assembled, the magistrate and fiddlers were present, as well as the bride and bridegroom. The bride, being solicited to receive the ring, she peremptorily refused, observing that she had changed her mind. The company, thinking the bride had only been seized with a momentary whim, ordered the musician to strike up “haste to the wedding,” when she and John Odena immediately began dancing, and all the company joined in. The bride, after the dance, still continued to refuse her hand to John Odena, and the lady hostess of the house, fearful, perhaps, that some unpleasant disputes might arise, entered the room with a club and drove the whole company into the street.

Forest City - The region was visited by a big old fashioned snow storm, last night, which has tied up traffic. The snow came steadily throughout the night, and accompanied by high winds, the “beautiful” was piled up in drifts many feet high. Today, the people of the town are busily engaged shoveling out the walks. The borough engaged a tractor and plow, which under the direction of T. W. Budd and R. E. Bloxham, has since early morning, been opening up the streets. The Erie flyer was several hours late in arriving this morning and the north bound D. & H. was also running late. The street car service is out of commission. County roads are drifted full. It is a good old fashioned snow storm, but hardly up to 1888 or 1914, and with the modern facilities for opening railroads and highways, nothing like so crippling to traffic.

Alford - Fire destroyed the residence and store of Rev. H. L. Hubbard, Tuesday night. The fire was discovered while Mr. Hubbard had gone to J. S. Marean’s for his mail. Mr Hubbard ran a grocery store in the building and it is estimated his stock was valued at $1000, on which he had $300 insurance and $300 on his household goods. The loss was heavy. Mr Hubbard had the building destroyed by fire in 1907 and rebuilt it. It is believed the fire started from the explosion of soft coal gas, which he was using in a stove.

Montrose -F. F. Hunsinger is advertising the Savage washing machine and dryer. This machine is one of the latest improved models and local people who are using them recommend them most highly. In these days of difficulty in washing clothes and drying them outside—with soft coal smoke filling the air—the average housewife is anxious to know about a machine that not only washes clean but keeps clothes clean while drying. ALSO Miss Laura Allardice, Meshoppen, teacher in the Montrose schools, and Clark Dean, Montrose, were married in Philadelphia, Jan. 29th, 1926. The groom is one of the most skilled machinists in the Beach Manufacturing Co. plant. He is also a veteran of the World War. They will reside on Cherry St., Montrose.

Clifford - The severe snow and wind storm, on Thursday, blocked the roads in many places and some shoveling had to be done. Two of the Woodlawn trucks were stuck in the snow between here and Carbondale.

Brooklyn - Rev. Swales has organized two Boy Scout troops, the Eagle and the Beaver, having about sixteen members in the two. ALSO The Young People’s Guild enjoyed a sleigh ride and pleasant evening at the home of Mr. and Mr. H. M. Decker, in East Bridgewater, Friday evening.

Lynn - Mr and Mrs. George Clark, of Chinchilla, who were enroute to Springville, last Tuesday, found the state road so badly drifted that they were obliged to return without making the trip.

Lakeside - The Epworth League will hold a Valentine supper at Lewis Burlingame’s, Friday evening, Feb. 12th. Ladies please bring a Valentine.

East Rush - We understand that Claude Hall has relinquished his position at the South Montrose Slat Factory and is moving to Lynn to superintend the farm of his father-in-law, Mr Lyman.

South Auburn - Selden J. Swisher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Swisher, of this place, and Madge Evelyn Place, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Place, of Silvara, were united in marriage by Rev. John W. Slack, at the Presbyterian manse, in Towanda, Jan. 27, 1926. They will make their future residence in South Auburn.

Hallstead - Atty. L. H. Campbell, who is with the Potter Title & Trust Co., is here searching the records of deeds in connection with the recent state purchase of lands for a game preserve, near Hallstead. There are about 73,000 acres in the preserve, and the state will not accept any of the land until the officials are satisfied regarding the clarity of the titles.

New Milford - A freak calf, apparently half deer and half cow, owned by A. L. Shimer, of New Milford, RD#3, died last week. The peculiar animal possessed, in equal proportions, the characteristics of both deer and cow.

Susquehanna - Martin Ryan, a hotelman sentenced to serve four months in the county jail for liquor law violations, started his sentence. This case had been appealed to the superior court by Atty. T. A. Doherty, but the court refused to grant a stay of sentence. As the court does not sit until March, and as superior court judges are not always prompt in rendering opinions, the defendant felt that he might as well serve his sentence and also save the costs of an appeal, which would probably amount to upwards of $500.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. - Frank Strong stalled his car in the snow, by Will Young’s, and had to leave his car and walk home and get a team and go back after it.

South Ararat - A few neighbors and friends met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Starbird, on Wednesday, and sawed them a nice lot of wood. All enjoyed a good dinner and they wish to thank all for their kindness. ALSO Hobert Davis has erected a new ice house and will fill it with ice from the pure waters of Fiddle Lake.

Uniondale - Earl Tourje, veteran lineman of the North-Eastern Telephone Co., was in town repairing the lines that were damaged by the storm. ALSO During the storm, William Snedeker’s chimney was blown over.

News Brief: It is said there is enough hard coal to last for 110 years. Allowing for strikes, it ought to last twice that long.

200 Years Ago, from The Register, Montrose, Pa., Feb. 3, 1826.

MARRIED - At Springville, on the 24th ult., by Rev. Ephraim Sawyer, Mr. Pardon Fish, 2d, to Miss Amanda Blakeslee, both of the former place.

MARRIED - On Thursday, the 26th ult., by Elder Davis Dimock, Mr. Edmund West, to Miss Sally Backus, all of Bridgewater.

DIED - In this borough, on Tuesday morning last, Charles Hepburn Fuller, aged 4 years, son of Charles Fuller.

[Reminder, Ult. means the month before. Inst. means this month.]

BENJAMIN SAYRE intends taking ASHES and BLACK SALTS, during the winter. Persons can be accommodated with almost any kind of MERCHANDIZE. Cash will be paid for Black Salts; he intends keeping soap constantly on hand, at very reduced prices. Grease and ashes will be received in payment.

BOOKS & C. Just received: REED’S MUSICAL MONITOR, SPELLING BOOKS, ENGLISH READERS, GRAMMARS, Walker’s Dictionary, Writing paper, Almanacs, for sale cheap by J. LYONS. 12 CENTS per pound, for good, clean TALLOW, Paid in goods, by J. LYONS.

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

Forest City - William J. Pentecost, one of our pioneer citizens and a man universally esteemed in the community, died suddenly, at the supper table, at his home on Delaware Street. Mr. Pentecost was born in Dyberry Twp. in Wayne county, Jan. 31, 1850, the son of the late William Pentecost, who did the first lumbering here. The elder Pentecost began his lumbering operations in 1865, when Forest City was known as Pentecost, the saw mill being the only industry. Mr. Pentecost saw Forest City grow from a lumbering camp to its present size and actively participated in its progress. He was of a quiet disposition, exemplary habits and kindly nature and held the good will and respect of the community. For 35 years he had been a member and regular attendant of the Methodist Church.

Middletown - Mr. and Mr. Harry P. Watson is the happiest couple in town. It’s a girl, named Kathryn. ALSO Mrs. Jennie Sullivan, of Norwich, N. Y., is home helping care for her father, Jeremiah Lane, one of our oldest citizens, who is quite low at this writing.

Dimock - Mr. and Mrs. Leo Donahoe, popular young people, have moved to Fairdale, where Mr. Donahoe will have a position in the creamery. Mrs. Donahoe becomes operator in charge of the Prospect Hill Telephone Exchange, at Fairdale.

Hop Bottom - The scarlet fever conditions look as favorable as it is possible for an out break of the contagious disease here. The board of health has been vigilant in an effort to quarantine all contacts. Those afflicted are as follows: Walter Smith, James Murray and Roland Rose. No cases, so far, have been among the school children.

Clifford - Allen Finn has been taking Rev. Madden to his appointments at North church, of late, with horses, on account of bad roads.

Brookdale - Alford Wilbur’s family are nearly all ill with grip and whooping cough.

South Montrose - Many friends will learn, with pleasure, of the approaching marriage of Thomas J. Brown and Miss Clementine Porter, of Orange, NJ, which will occur on April 7, 1926, at the home of Rev. Joseph C. Hazen, in that city.

Montrose - The Presbyterian church has been presented with a beautiful baptismal font by the Misses Stewart, of Brook Hill, Va., in memory of their aunt, Mrs. Bruce Stewart, for many years a member of the church. The font is a handsome work of art, being on a substantial base and column of finest marble. The misses Stewart, some years ago, presented a communion table to the church, in memory of the late John Stewart. ALSO There are quite a number of cases of measles and scarlet fever in town.

Brooklyn - On the morning of March 26th, a delegation from the Odd Fellows Lodge, of this place, visited the Brooklyn Vocational High School and presented a beautiful copy of Trumbull’s painting, “Signing the Declaration” [of Independence]. A program of music and remarks followed.

Birchardville - Men have been opening the hill roads where the drifts were bad.

Lawsville - At her home, the morning of March 24, occurred the death of Mrs. Phoebe A. Small, aged 94. Deceased was not even ill at the last. Just went to sleep to cross the river into the next world. She had been a resident of Lawsville for 65 years. For many years Mrs. Small conducted the hotel at Lawsville Center, which was a very popular stopping place, for travelers, a third of a century ago. She is survived by one son, Arthur, of Lawsville, and two daughters, Mrs. Edward Lindsey, of Lawsville, and Mrs. Frank Ball, of Birchardville.

Civil War Veterans’ Deaths: Asa W. Hickok, of Rush, aged 82 years, died after a long illness at his home here, March 29, 1926. He was the last surviving member of Bissell Post, G. A. R., and was a Sgt. in Co. E., Ninth Cavalry. He is survived by one daughter, Miss Mary Hickok, who lived with him, and two sons, Dr. A. Lee Hickok, of Waymart and Clinton Hickok, of Plainfield, NJ. Many friends mourn the passing of the old veteran. ALSO Morris Davis, age 85, one of Uniondale’s oldest residents, and a veteran of the Civil War, passed away March 23, 1926. Up until the past year he had secured a hunting license and it was considered quite remarkable that a man of his years should take such a keen interest in the pursuit of game. He was a son of Richard R. and Margaret (Breese) Davis, who came to Welsh Hill when he was a small child. He was a member of Co. C, 151st Regiment and McPherson Post, G. A. R., and a survivor of the Battle of Gettysburg. ALSO Edgar W. Bolles, of Fairdale, is asking if there are any members of Co. D, 50th Pa. Vols., now living in Montrose or vicinity.

“Lizzie Refused to Ramble.” Had “Lizzie” rambled along, instead of laying down the job, John Page, of Poyntelle, might have gotten away with something and be $21 richer today. It was an unusual stunt Page tried to “pull,” Wednesday, of last week, when he took to the O. & W. railroad tracks, at Forest City, and started home with his Ford car. He figured the going would be better on the tracks than on the highway, owning to the deep snow. But “Lizzie” failed him a few miles out of Forest City, around 10 a.m., a short time ahead of the passenger train. The Ford still refused to go when the train approached. Fortunately, he succeeded in flagging it. In order to get by it was necessary to back up to Stillwater, and take the switch to the north bound tracks. Page was later arrested, taken to Forest City for trial, and fined $21, including costs.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Register, March 31, 1826.

MARRIED - On Thursday the 23d inst., by the Rev. Mr. Baldwin, Mr. M. S. Wilson, to Miss Caroline Pinkney.

MARRIED - On Sunday, the 26th, by the Rev. Mr. Meeker, Mr. S. F. Keeler, to Miss Diantha Catlin, all of this borough.

DIED - At Fishkill, NY, on the 23d of February, Mr. Ebenezer Clark, aged 44 years, formerly of Harford, in this county.

DIED - At Harford, on the 4th inst., Mrs. Betsey Coonrod [Conrad], wife of John Coonrod, aged 37 years.

New Milford - The typhoid fever epidemic continues and new cases are being reported. Probably 35 cases exist at present and several physicians and nurses have been called in to assist. The town gets its water supply from springs in the hills outside of the town. It is reported that water from Salt Lick Creek has been diverted into the regular water supply and it is the contention of some that this creek runs near barnyards, whose contaminated surface water has drained into the stream. No definite conclusion was found as to the source of the epidemic, which so far, seems to be only in a mild form.

Binghamton - Binghamton is suffering from an epidemic of influenza, some 3,000 cases being estimated in that city at present.

Montrose - Mrs. Mary T. Stewart and Mrs. Madge Barney, have purchased the “Bon Ton” Millinery Store from Miss Josephine Carney, who has conducted it for some years. Both ladies have been spending the week in New York City, purchasing new goods, and they will announce an opening before Easter. ALSO News of the death of Wm. C. Cox was received here on Thursday morning, Mr Cox having dropped dead at Hotel Harding, Havana, Cuba, on the preceding day. No details as to his death. The cablegram was received by Lester Lord. It is supposed that the only means found on Mr. Cox’s body, by which a friend could be gotten in touch with, was a cable post card Mr. Lord had sent him a short time previous. Mr. Lord immediately informed Mr. Cox’s brother, Charles, and means were taken to have the body brought to Montrose. There has been some difficulty in connection with having the body shipped, owing to the peculiar laws of Cuba affecting cases of this kind. It was learned that in order to meet undertaker’s expenses and taxes, fees of $2,200 were to be telegraphed. The U. S. Consul, at Havana, was contacted and the amount was reduced to $1,200 and later raised to $1,500. The body is to leave Havana by boat tomorrow. Cuba will, evidently, tax persons dying on the island, according to their supposed wealth.

Little Meadows - Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Purtell, Feb. 25, 1926, a son.

West Lenox - Edith Brundage entertained several of her schoolmates, at a riding down hill party and dinner, also warm sugar, on Saturday. An enjoyable time was had by the youngsters.

Forest City - John Skubic, who for years has been a well known resident of this place, died after a protracted illness. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Church and generally esteemed. He is survived by his wife, Mary, four sons, John, Anthony, Martin and Joseph, and a daughter, Jennie. ALSO Within a week or so the proprietors of the Slovenian Market House will open a Shoe and Boot shop, next to the market. They will carry a complete line of Peters Shoes for men, women and children. Marvin Lilje will be in charge.

Gelatt - The 5th, 6th, and 7th grades of the school, with their teacher, Miss Irene Fish, took a hike to Fiddle Lake and had lunch, on Saturday.

Delhi, N. Y. - A. J. McNaught, a professional grave digger and body mover, says that in his opinion Fred Beals lied when he said he stole a body from a grave without help. McNaught says one man cannot do it, even with two quarts of whiskey, and the real “stuff” at that.

Pleasant Valley, Auburn Twp. - Mrs. Amanda Hawley has purchased a radio and installed it in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Schoonmaker, with whom she is spending the winter.

Lawton - Robert McCarthy is planning to open a new garage in Lawton, April 1st. It will be located on the trail. The blacksmith shop, which his father formerly conducted, is being remodeled into a up-to-date garage.

Paris & New York City - A divorce has been granted, in Paris, to Mrs. Geo. A. Post, Jr., of New York City, the former Irene Langhorne Gibson, daughter of Charles Dana Gibson, noted artist, and a niece of Lady Astor. The marriage of Miss Gibson and Mr. Post took place in St. Thomas church in New York, in 1916, and was one of the outstanding social events of the season. Mr. Post is a son of the late Hon. Geo A. Post, Sr., and a member of the brokerage firm of Post & Flagg, of New York. The Post family were residents in Susquehanna and Montrose, in the eighties. [Charles Dana Gibson was an illustrator who created the Gibson Girl, an iconic representation of the beautiful and independent American woman at the turn of the 20th century.]

Clifford - The sudden changes in weather make it very bad for sick people. Saturday morning it was four below zero. Sunday has been a rainy, dismal day.

Uniondale - An army airplane, which passed over on Saturday afternoon, was watched by many people.

Birchardville - A number of families have been sick with grip. Among them are Henry Flynn’s and Floyd Green’s. Miss Kathryn Warner, who attends school in Montrose, was obliged to stay at home this week from the same cause.

Springville - James Decker, past 80 years old, passed away last Friday. Many relatives and friends attended the services. Interment at Strickland Hill cemetery by the grave of his first wife. Another old Civil War veteran has gone. ALSO Mrs. Lucy Cokely is enjoying a new Atwater-Kent radio, the gift of her sons in California.

Gibson - We are glad to hear that we can drive cars again, to Harford, going by way of the creek road.

Honor Roll of Revolutionary Soldiers of Susquehanna County: George Gelatt - Pensioner. Rank of private in Rhode Island Militia. Settled in Gibson township, in part now known as Gelatt, around 1807. A native of France; first settled in this country in Massachusetts. Buried in Gelatt cemetery. Had sons, George, Collins, Richard, Jonathan and Robert [and two daughters]. His obituary notice in Montrose Democrat, Dec. 12, 1852, reads, “Another Revolutionary soldier gone. George Gelatt, aged 100 years last October. He served his country on both land and water and received its bounty as a pensioner. He was a member of the Baptist church for nearly 80 years. His descendants are numerous, he leaving seven children, 50 grandchildren, 122 great grand-children, and two or more great, great grandchildren.”

TAKE NOTE: The Susquehanna County Historical Society will present a Fireside Chat, “The Intrepid Irish of Susquehanna County,” on March 21, at 10:30, at 18 Monument Street, Montrose. This is a free event. The museum will be open for tours from 10-2.

TAKE NOTE: Trip to Old City Philadelphia, March 26. Check it out on pinkarrowmontrose website. Time is running out for reservations.

PATRIOTIC SERVICE: By request of the patriotic societies of the community, a Patriotic Religious Service, in commemoration of the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, will be held at the Baptist church next Sunday evening, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. Rev. L. B. Bryden will preach a special sermon appropriate to the occasion. It will be a union service and all people of the town are cordially invited, especially members of the G. A. R., Daughters and Sons of Veterans, D. A. R., Spanish-American War veterans and American Legion, who are asked to march in a body to the church where special seating will be reserved for them.

Montrose - The White Bus Line got its first bus through from Binghamton, on Saturday, following the recent heavy snowfall. The bus from Wyalusing to Montrose made its first trip. The state highway snow plows were out and cleared the snow from the routes, so that motor traffic is again possible. The Lackawanna Trail is open its entire length now.

Elk Lake - The funeral of Chas. Stedman, aged 75, of Elk Lake, was held at his late home, Feb. 12. Mr. Stedman was widely known, as he had resided in Elk Lake township the greater part of his life. He was active in grange and all community affairs. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Iva Melhuish, of Norristown, Pa., and a son, Claude, of Elk Lake. ALSO Miss Grace Smith and Frank Arnold, both of Elk Lake, were married Feb. 16, by Rev. F. E. Cholerton, at the parsonage in Dimock. The bride is a daughter of the late E. B. Smith and a graduate of Montrose High School. They will reside at Elk Lake.

Franklin Forks - Dr. C. W. Caterson, a former well known physician here, now located in Endicott, NY, has for several months been working on a machine for removing snow from highways, and has developed it to a point where it is found to be a very practical and efficient piece of road equipment. It is of the rotary type, and cleans snow from the roadway, depositing the snow well out of the way of traffic. There will be unlimited demand for such road equipment, as demonstrated within the past two weeks.

Springville - Lloyd Bush speaks very favorably of the passenger service, rendered by the Lehigh Valley (railroad), with the gasoline-propelled passenger coach in operation between Tunkhannock and Montrose.

New Milford - A crowd of young people from here enjoyed a sleigh ride party to the Valley View Inn, on the Trail, Saturday night.

Rush - A number of men were called out Sunday to shovel snow on the concrete road.

Forest City - The miners’ strike, lasting nearly six months, has come to an end. Work has resumed at the old wage but provision is made for periodic adjustment of the wage scale and for the settlement of any disputes concerning wage rates, during the term of the contract, without a strike.

Brooklyn - The Girl Scouts will hold a celebration in honor of George Washington in the basement of the Universalist church, Feb. 19. A most interesting program has been prepared, including games, music and pictures, on the life of Washington.

Gelatt - Mrs. Bowell’s house caught fire on Tuesday evening, from an overheated stovepipe. But for the quick work of Arthur Manzer, who lives across the road, the house would probably have burned. Alarm was given over the telephone and neighbors soon arrived. ALSO Rev. Paul Gelatt and wife, of Jackson, invited the school children from here to their home. They went in sleigh loads and reported a fine time.

Lenoxville - People from this vicinity were shocked to hear of the sudden death of Mrs. Frank Burdick, of Gunn Hill. She was ill only a short time with pneumonia.

Clifford - Several sleigh loads of people, from Carbondale, were entertained at Hotel Clifford, Friday night. ALSO A Martha Washington supper will be held, Feb. 22nd, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Horton.

Herrick Center - A party of surveyors are staying at P. H. Flynn’s and working on this end of the route of the new road, which is to be built from Forest City, north, in the spring.

Around Elk Mountain - Those who like a change of things are getting it this month through the weatherman. Mercury ranges anywhere from 30 above to 18 and 20 below, with a little sunshine shower, snow, wind, and drifts. Not many autos are seen on the roads around here. The “old-reliable” (the horse) is brought into importance once more. ALSO The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, aged 86, occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. E. Bennett. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Sarah Griffiths, of Seattle; Mrs. E. A. Reynolds, of Uniondale; T. D and O. C. Jones, of Welsh Hill; David Jones, of Reno, Nev.; and Mrs. W. E. Bennett. Also one sister, Mrs. John Harris, of Welsh Hill.

News Brief: The WEAF broadcasting station announcer, in a brief talk, said that the greatest sensation in New York, for years, was caused by a horse and cutter passing up Broadway. One hadn’t been seen there for years and it created a big sensation. He said that next summer, if he wanted to create a real sensation, he would get a loaded hay wagon to pass up the street and everything would stop.

More Names from the Revolutionary War Veterans Honor Roll: MOSES CHAMBERLIN - Pioneer settler of Gibson Township. Died there February. 14, 1832, aged 82 years. Abagail, his wife, died April 14, 1840, aged 77. Buried in Union Hill cemetery. Grave marked by D. A. R. Native of Litchfield Co., Conn. While a Revolutionary soldier he kept a diary that was published in Montrose Register in 1832. DR. ROBERT CHANDLER - Pensioner. Rank of private in Connecticut Continental lines. Pension granted under Act of May, 1818. Buried in Gibson village cemetery. No tombstone. Grave marked by D. A. R. Probate records give year of 1831 as date of settlement of estate. Wife named Rhoda. Children: Charles, George, Ezra, Henry, John, Thomas, Abagail, Polly and Betsey. He was first postmaster in township. His son, Charles, lived and died in Jackson; George and Ezra went west. Henry lived in Thompson; Thomas in Herrick, and John in Deposit, N. Y. Abagail married Oney Sweet. Polly married Moses Chamberlin, and Betsey married Henry Perry.

200 Years Ago, from the Register, Montrose, Pa., February 17, 1826.

NOTICE. Whereas my wife, Amanda, has left me, I do hereby forbid all persons of harboring or trusting her on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting, after this date, as witness my hand. WILLIAM JOHNSON. Clifford, Jan. 30, 1826.

NOTICE. The partnership heretofore existing between Keeler & Moody, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to said firm are requested to settle the same with Stephen Keeler, and all persons having any demand are requested to present them to him for payment. The Tanning, Currying and Shoe-Making business will hereafter be continued under the firm of Catlin and Keeler, who will be grateful for all favors in their line. S. F. KEELER, LEWIS MOODY. Montrose, Dec.12th, 1825.

South Montrose - The South Montrose Manufacturing Co. is the manufacturer of garment hangers, of which 9,350,000 were shipped last year to all states in the union, and Alaska, Puerto Rico, Panama, Hawaii and the Philippines. The president of this company is W. H. Allen, of South Montrose.

Great Bend - Great Bend people are again compelled to travel 25 miles in order to get to Hallstead and back, and Hallstead citizens wishing to do business in Great Bend must meet the same condition. How long are we to be put to this disadvantage remains to be seen. It does seem that some arrangement could be made whereby people could get back and forth to their business without having to make a trip around the world, every day. The bridge contractor states he hopes to have the work completed by the middle of June.

Bradford County - The Women’s Christian Temperance Union has petitioned, Judge Culver, to send delinquent juveniles to church or Sunday school instead of to a reform school. In Williamsport that is what the mayor is doing with some offenders.

Lawsville - The Grange literary program opened with singing “The Little Brown Church in the Wildwood.” Next was a discussion, “Should a good housewife have active interests outside the home?” This was followed by another discussion, “Does the Farmer have more labor savers out of doors than his wife has in doors?” Brother and Sister Philip Wheaton each read an interesting short story. It was requested that each sister bring a hat, with needle, thread and something to trim it, at the next meeting.

Montrose - The Comerford Amusement Co., of Scranton, closed the deal for the purchase of the Ideal Theatre, Public Avenue, Montrose, from Ira Thomas, owner of the theatre. ALSO For some months Montrose citizens have been considering organizing a Rotary Club. At present there is every indication that a Rotary Club will be instituted. The committee on organization is composed of W. H. Warner, chairman, and members G. C. Comstock, W. A. Titsworth, G. L. Voss and R. D. Cruser.

New Milford - Gill Chapter, No. 12, Order of Eastern Star, of Great Bend, held a dinner and dance at the Park View Hotel. The dining room was decorated in a red and white color scheme. Red tapers illuminated the tables, which were adorned with red roses and white narcissus. The Worthy Matron’s table was centered with a pyramid cake, on the top of which was a crystal star. Mrs. Myra Eldred, the Worthy Matron, was presented a clock by the chapter.

Birchardville - Rev. and Mrs. Geo. Ogalin met with quite a serious accident when returning from Montrose. When near Elmer Pickett’s home they were run into by a large car coming in the other direction, and their car was badly damaged, so it had to be left by the road until the next day. Glass from the broken windshield cut Mr. Ogalin’s arm, requiring stitches, and Mrs. Ogalin’s face was severely bruised. The other car was not greatly damaged. The slippery road and fast driving seemed to be the cause of the accident.

Rush - Ezekiel Main, not being able to do his farming, has requested his daughter and son-in-law, Asa Carlin, to come and help him with his work. This leaves the Devine farm without a tenant. Anyone wishing to rent this farm, notify Martha Devine, at Rush.

Auburn Center - Monday, Jan. 18th, a surprise party was held to celebrate the 82nd birthday of Joshua Thornton. A bountiful dinner was served at noon and the afternoon was spent in conversation. About 18 were present, including these octogenarians: Mrs. Jeanette Hay, Mrs. Louise Lott, Wm. Edwards, George Tewksbury and Mrs. Emma Woodruff. ALSO Mr. and Mrs. Hatton went to Montrose and brought home a box of traveling library books. ALSO The funeral procession of Mrs. Lovisa Tyler did not pass this way, as the creek road was in better condition.

Clifford - Word was received, last Monday, of the death of Mrs, Jessup Lord, of Forty Fort, Pa. She would have been 76 years old if she lived until February 22nd. She was the youngest daughter of Edward Oram, one of Clifford’s pioneer settlers.

Herrick Center - A pretty wedding was solemnized in St. Michael’s Church, January 9, when Miss Anna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Shaggy, of Herrick Center, and Anthony Opeka, also of Herrick Center, were united in marriage by Rev. A. E. Dlugos. The maid of honor was Miss Fannie Opeka, sister of the groom. The couple will reside in Herrick Center, where the groom is employed.

Thompson - Owing to an increase in the monument business, Crosier and Gelatt found it necessary to have more room for their work. For this purpose E. E. Gelatt bought the garage adjoining his present works, of Mrs Lavina Gulley, and as soon as weather will permit, will make extensive alterations to give them the room required.

Forest City - On Monday night the High School varsity met their neighbors and strong rivals, Vandling High. The game was very systematic due to faultless refereeing. At the end of the first half Vandling was leading 11-9. But our regulars came out of their coma and began putting ‘em in neatly. Davis was again high scorer. One of our finest crowds turned out and we hope that they will continue to do so. Final score was 32 to 16, in favor of our varsity.

News Briefs: It costs more to go from New York to Chicago, now comfortably, than it did to go from New York to Liverpool on the fine old steamship, Spain, first class, years ago. The flying machine will correct that. Men now of middle age will live to read this: “Chicago to New York in three hours, round trip, $25.” ALSO “Plan to plant a tree,” is the appeal made throughout the entire state of Pennsylvania. Evergreens are best handled in the fall or very early in the spring. The whole population is awakening to the fact that the country has been extravagant in removal of the forests and that a conservation effort must be pushed, without delay, for the welfare of the future.

200 Years Ago from The Register, Montrose, Pa., January 27, 1826.

NOTICE. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to all persons interested in the estates of LABON CAPRON, late of Harford township, and LEMAN CHURCHELL, late of Bridgewater township, deceased, that Obadiah Carpenter and Levi C. Aldrich, Administrators of all & singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits which were of the said Laban Capron, deceased—and that William Jessup, Esq., Administrator of all and singular the goods & chattels, rights and credits which were of the said Leman Churchell, deceased, have filed in the Register’s Office for the county of Susquehanna, at Montrose, their accounts upon the administration of the Estates of the said deceased and that the same will be presented to the Orphan’s Court of the said county for confirmation and allowance, on the fifth Monday of January next, at the Court House, in Montrose. ASA DIMOCK, Jr. Register, Register’s Office, Montrose, Dec. 30,1825.

WANTED, a few good saddles of VENISON, also Partridges and Quails, for which a liberal price will be given. F. FORDHAM. Dec. 30, 1825.

Geese are flying northward, with flocks being reported almost daily; the robins, song sparrows and phoebes are again singing on bare branches; boys are playing marbles and snow drifts are melting into streamlets and all nature indicates a return of spring.

Forest City - The town has been in the grip of a mild form of influenza for the past two weeks. Most every house has had the unwelcome visitor and in some it has held as a victim nearly every member of the family. While not in the virulent form that visited this vicinity during the war, when the high school building was turned into a hospital, it has been distressing to its victims, beginning with a fever and accompanied by aches and pains. The doctors and druggists have been exceedingly busy.

Susquehanna - Recently, four deer were seen on the streets. Monday night a deer leaped through a window in the Erie Round House and scampered across the turn table and out an open-door. ALSO Robert Roberts, who recently returned from Florida, where he spent several weeks working as an auto mechanic, drove from Miami to Susquehanna in just six days. He made the trip in a Ford car at an expense of $1.20 for car repairs.

Choconut - The Regan brothers are ill with flu. The Stanley boys are helping them while they are sick. The mail man on this route, Thos. V. Byrne, is also sick. ALSO The death of Miss Teresa Sweeney, 26 years old, occurred March 18, at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. John Sweeney.

Lenoxville - The entertainment entitled “The Man Haters,” given at the church, was a success, socially and financially. Proceeds $79.

South Gibson - Gaylord Pritchard, son of Mr. & Mrs. F. M. Pritchard, of this place, and Miss Effa Marietta Jackson, of Harford, were united in marriage on March 15, at Utica, N. Y.

New Milford - Mrs. Helen Walworth VanCott, aged 27 years old, passed away at her home, Sunday morning, March 21. Besides her husband, Homer, she is survived by a five weeks’ old daughter, Marjorie; one son, Bruce, and one stepson, Kermit; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Walworth; one sister, Mrs. Clarence Summers, of Johnson City, and two brothers, Paul and Ray Walworth. Burial was made in the New Milford cemetery.

Montrose - L. A. Perron and Mrs. Hattie Stone, elderly Montrose people, were quietly married on Monday. Their desire to keep their marriage as secret as possible resulted in a number of friends organizing a serenading party, that evening, and all passed off as “merry as a wedding bell.” ALSO The Symphony Male Chorus has accepted the invitation of the executive committee of the Associated Glee Clubs of America, to participate in the joint concert at the Sesquicentennial Exposition in Philadelphia. It is intended to have 2,000 trained male voices sing in concert, on Nov. 27, under direction of some noted chorus leader.

Brooklyn - The Brooklyn Musical Club was most pleasantly entertained on the afternoon of March 17, at the home of Mrs. Wm. S. Tiffany, with Mrs. Hunter and Miss Alderson as assisting hostesses. It was voted to send delegates to the State Federation to be held in Philadelphia. One of the songs, presented by Mrs. Gere, was “That Old Irish Mother of Mine.”

East Rush - Hermon Hollister is working in the mines, at Scranton, at present, but expects to return to his farm here as soon as spring opens up. ALSO Mrs. John Wood has recently adopted a baby girl from a family at Clark’s Summit. The mother died when the infant was only ten days old.

South Auburn - The remains of Mrs. B. L. Taylor, who died 25 years ago, was taken from the South Auburn cemetery and placed by the side of her husband, in the Lacey Street cemetery.

South Montrose - Ellsworth Carey, agent for the Erie radio, is busy installing them in homes here.

Binghamton - The Stickley-Brandt Furniture Co. has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. It is contended that 17 suits were pending against the company and the petition was filed to conserve the company’s assets. This company was, at one time, the leading furniture establishment in Binghamton, but for some years has been losing prestige. [Born in Wisconsin the Stickley brothers were sent to work for their uncle, Schuyler Brandt, in Brandt, Susquehanna County, Pa., where he ran a chair factory. By 1874 Gustav was the manager of the company. In 1883 they moved to Binghamton and opened Stickley Brothers Company, as an outlet for Brandt’s furniture. In 1904, brother Charles became a partner with Schuyler Brandt and the firm was called Stickley & Brandt Chair Co. In 1909 Charles introduced his first line of Arts and Crafts furniture. By 1919 it had failed. Apparently it was still running in 1926, when it went into bankruptcy.] Information compiled from on-line sources.

Dimock - The surveyors have finished their work here. The roads still remain in a bad condition. A large gang of men are at work, today, trying to shovel out the snow, hoping to be able to drive cars after several days work. The road was cleared already from Tunkhannock to Springville, yet they have not had the enormous amount of deep snow to contend with that the people around Dimock have had.

Thompson - A new line of spring hats, at the millinery store, this week.

North Bridgewater - Murl Strang is driving a span of grey horses, recently purchased from

W. A. Harrington, of Montrose.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. - The mail carrier, on R. F. D. 2, was over the hill the 16th of March, the first time since the third of February.

Honor Roll of Revolutionary War Veterans: ANDREW HANDRICK - Pensioner. Received allowance of $96 annually. Enlisted from Washington, Conn. in 1776 and served one year as private under Capt. Joseph Hoyt and Col. Charles Webb. Engaged in battles of Long Island, White Plains and Harlem. Wounded in leg. His grave stone inscription, in Stone Street cemetery, Forest Lake township, reads: “In memory of Andrew Handrick, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, who died October 15, 1819, aged 67 years.” His wife, Elizabeth, died Nov. 19, 1834, aged 89 years. They were natives of Litchfield County, Conn.

News Brief: Plan to plant a tree. The day designated as Arbor Day, in this latitude, is Friday, April 23. The beauty of a town, the delight of home property, the attractiveness of a highway, is enhanced greatly by numerous, well arranged, properly cared for shrubbery, shade and fruit trees.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Register, March 24, 1826.

We are much pleased to announce the passage, by the Legislature, of the Susquehanna rail road company. It will be of immense benefit to the people of Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike and Luzerne counties, by bringing capital into their country, in exchange for a portion of the exhaustless beds of coal. We have said before, let the north only have a chance of getting to market, and their industry and ingenuity will turn their resources to the best advantage. Penn Intel.

Montrose - Miss Eliza J. Brewster, an aged and lifelong resident of Montrose, died at her home on Cherry street, March 2, 1926. Deceased was a daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Brewster, for many years a blacksmith and wagon maker. The family home was at the corner of Chestnut and Maple streets [now Commonwealth Telephone parking lot]. With the exception of a few years, while she was employed as private secretary to Mrs. Chas. M. Schwab, wife of the steel magnate, she had lived in Montrose. She was a member of the D. A. R. and other organizations. She was of a frank, outspoken nature, having decided opinions and was ready to express them. Yet, she was a woman of deep sympathetic traits. During middle life she taught in the Montrose school and was possessed of more than ordinary intellectual attainments. She is survived by two nieces and a nephew. Funeral was held from the Presbyterian church. Interment in Montrose Cemetery. ALSO Montrose Lodge, Knights of Pythias, has rented the lower half of the third floor, of the Robinove block, for their future quarters. Mr. Robinove has carpenters and electricians at work remodeling the rooms and removing partitions, which will make a large lodge room, kitchen, clothes closets, etc. The lodge takes possession the first of April.

New Milford - New Milford appears to be threatened by an outbreak of typhoid fever, which is serious enough to approach an epidemic. Ten cases were reported, the first of the week, with seven persons under observation. It is rather unusual to have this disease manifest itself at this time and one of the theories followed is an examination of the sources of water supply.

Dimock - The Lehigh Valley freight train got stuck in a snow-filled cut near Woodbourne station. It was unable to go ahead or back out. The passenger train, following, was delayed some hours. ALSO February 12th, Montrose teams came to Dimock in sleighs. This trip was indeed a journey worthy of mention, with snow, snow, then a little more of the beautiful snow, and what with walking part of the way and all the other hardships of true pioneer travel, two thoroughly exhausted teams finally reached Dimock that night. Montrose boys were defeated, 10 to 4; Montrose girls lost, 25 to 1.

Forest City - John Vitkus, Railroad street, was instantly killed while at work at No. 2 breaker. He was a car repair man, patching the railroad cars on the Hillside switch before they are loaded. He was said to have been working under the car when it was bumped by another and he was dragged about 30 feet and sustained severe injuries. He was born in Lithuania in 1878 and came here in 1903. In 1907 he was married to Anna Gurdusky and is survived by her and four children.

North Harford - The death of Japhet Richardson, aged 79, was reported here on Feb. 12th. On the date, March 5th, a lengthy obituary gave more information on his life. It sees that for a great many years he had lived alone on his small farm, near Tingley Lake, never having married. His home, however, was kept meticulously clean and he had learned to cook and preserve foods as well as a capable woman. Living thus, as a recluse, he had formed a distrust of banks, and for years he had turned his surplus money into gold, which he secreted in his home. Just before it was decided to remove him to a hospital, where he might have proper care, he told a friend to look beneath a stone, in the earthen floor of his cellar, where he had hoarded a considerable amount of gold coins. His funeral was conducted at the Methodist church and burial in the Harford cemetery. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Marantha Osmun, of Harford, age 87.

South Montrose - TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: My wife, Margaret, having left my bed and board, I will pay no bills contracted by her. Thos. Reilly, South Montrose.

Franklin Forks - Mr. and Mrs. E. (or L.) F. Palmer were very pleasantly surprised on their 25th anniversary, by 50 of their friends. Popcorn, home-made candy and apples were served. All had a jolly good time. ALSO A surprise party was given Mr. and Mrs. Philip Wheaton on their 2nd anniversary. Seventy-six were there. Pancakes, sausage and maple syrup were served.

Elk Mountain - Thomas Butler, Harry Williams and Elmer Davis are hustling the prop business while the sleighing is good. The mine strike situation cut off this business, for the farmers, during the winter months.

Uniondale - Wm. Curtis recently sold a plot of ground to the Honesdale Milling Co. It is reported a new industry will be started up. The house he is building, on Church street, is nearing completion. ALSO Mrs. Thomas R. Butler entertained, at a covered dish luncheon and an old-fashioned Rag Bee, at her home last week. The idea of everything “Old Fashioned” was most successfully carried out from the old red table cloth and napkins to the antique sugar bowl. Those who enjoyed the affair were: Mrs. O. C. Chandler, Mrs. L. M. Owens, Mrs. Fred Burns, Mrs. Walter Baker, Mrs. W. W. Watkins, Mrs. Wm. M. Bowen, Mrs. Thomas Watkins, Mrs. Glenn Wells and children.

Brooklyn - The ice crop is being harvested from Ely Lake and McKinney’s ponds.

Clifford - Mrs. Jane Wells is suffering from another stroke. Her case is very serious and she is likely to pass away at any time.

Susquehanna - Frank A. Perry, a carpenter and builder of this place, died at his home Feb. 28th. He was a native of Jackson township and his funeral took place on the 89th anniversary of his birth. A large number of the largest and most substantial buildings here were erected by him, including the First National Bank the Barry Hotel and the Canawacta House. He is survived by two sons and two daughters.

South Auburn - The neighbors and friends of C. A. McMicken made him a wood-bee because of his illness.

News Brief: Geese have been flying northward, and some of them southward, having decided that it was too early to go into summer quarters, in Labrador. Weather observer, Silas Jagger, predicts we will get a foot more of snow before warm weather. The last week, however, has seen several good “sap runs” and the first robins and phoebes are being reported.

200 Years Ago, from the Montrose Register, March 3, 1826.

LOST, On the Turnpike, on the 6th instant, somewhere between Springville and Friendsville, a small red morocco POCKET BOOK, (partly worn) containing 10 or 12 dollars in Bank notes—two of the Washington and Warren, one a 3 and the other a $2;—one of the Franklin Bank, of the city of New York—one of two dollars of the Bank of Geneva—one of two dollars of the Bank of Cherry Valley—also a Promissory note given by Alvan Dana, Owego, bearing date, April 1825, and some other papers of little use to any except the owner. Any person finding the same shall receive a generous reward by delivering it to the owner at Owego, or leaving it at the Office of the Register, Montrose. ELEAZOR DANA, 2nd. Feb. 9, 1826.

TAKE NOTE: The Susquehanna County Historical Society will present a Fireside Chat, “The Intrepid Irish of Susquehanna County,” on March 21, 2026 at 1:30, at 18 Monument Street, Montrose. This is a free event. The museum will be open for tours from 10-2.

ALSO: “Get Out of Town With MRC (Montrose Restoration Committee) —Find information on the Pink Arrow Montrose website.

Dimock - On account of the big snow storm there is but little travel, and much of that is being done through fields, as the main roads are blocked in many places. Consequently, there is but little doing and but little news. [This comment about sums up the news for this week. Snow removal relied heavily on manual labor or horse-drawn equipment.]

New Milford - The state road between Montrose and the Lackawanna Trail, at Summit Bridge, a distance of about 10 miles, has been blocked for a week, ending tonight. Heavy drifts, some twelve to fifteen feet deep, are reported in places. Two snowplows and tractors, operated by the state highway employees, were put out of business, but yesterday Superintendent Morrin, who was at Heart Lake, working towards Montrose, reported that he hoped to have the road open today.

Montrose - A unique wager grew out of an innocent conversation, at Hotel Donovan, as to how far and quickly a person could walk a distance in deep snow. Harry Kilts, dispenser of many household remedies and extracts, and familiarly known as “Doc,” made the venture that he could walk to South Montrose—about two and one-half miles—that morning, in one hour. He was immediately taken up by Ben Wruble, well-known stock buyer, and the wager was on. A South Montrose store was notified to be on the lookout for the pedestrian and the correct time on watches was verified, and “Doc” set out. He made the distance in 54 1/2 minutes, which is considered, by expert walkers, as wonderful time, considering the depth of the snow.

Brooklyn - Owing to the heavy snowfall, on Wednesday, only one of the school sleighs was able to bring the children in from the districts, hence the attendance was small on Thursday and Friday.

Clifford - Because of the snow storm, falling to a depth of 18 inches, with drifts reaching enormous heights, the milk had to be drawn with horses and sleighs, to Carbondale, where trucks were waiting to carry it to Scranton, 214 cans in all.

Little Meadows - In spite of the severe storm and intense piles of snow, the traffic in this vicinity was tied up but for a very short time, owing to the fact that everyone got out and did his part in re-opening the roads.

Birchardville - Men have been busy in all directions clearing the roads of drifts that piled up during the storm. The mails have been tried up for two days. The Birchardville and Griffis Hill schools have been closed for the same time. AND Anna May Dayton, little daughter of Mr. & Mrs. F. W. Dayton, is ill with measles.

Thompson - Alexander Rounds, of this place, who has been calling on Montrose friends, keeps track of the snowfall. He gives us the following record for January and February. Feb. 4th, 29 inches of snow fell; Feb. 6, 2 inches; In January,15 inches, or a total since the first of the year of 46 inches. With our 15 inch snowfall the 10th of October, it would run for the winter something over five feet. All in all, however, it has been a fairly decent winter from an atmospheric and climatic point of view. If the miners had been working we would all have enjoyed it better.

Rush - Mr. Powers, of Elmira, has been “storm stayed” since the deep snow at Rush.

Forest City - The dance conducted by Local Union #1035, United Mine Workers of America, in the borough hall, for the benefit of the striking miners, was a success, both socially and financially. There were over 200 people in attendance, The music was furnished by Masky’s orchestra. It is estimated that $100 will be added to the relief fund which is considered a handsome sum considering the depression of this region. ALSO Vandling was given the benefit of the doubt, Tuesday evening, and evened the basketball game with Forest City, 24-23. It was a tight game from first to last. During last three minutes of play Vandling decided that the game should be changed and accordingly started to pay pushball.

Herrick Center - Russell L. Craft left for Urbana, Illinois, to resume his duties as instructor in the English Department of the University of Illinois.

Franklin Township - J. J. Murray, of this place, tells that his father, James Murray, who is 86 years of age, is in quite feeble health, incident to his many years. He came to this country from Ireland, when a young man, being accompanied by Peter Mahon, now deceased, and father of John and Leo Mahon, of Montrose. They came to Montrose to see John Doyle, who came from the same town in Ireland that they did. On their way, by stage from Alford Station, on the Lackawanna railroad, they met Azur Lathrop, who hired them to work for him. Both men liked the country and remained here. Mr. Murray is a fine type of our “old men” and it is a pleasure to meet and talk with him.

Uniondale - This place was visited by one of the worst snow storms in years. Some of the drifts were many feet high. Raymond Bloxham was hired to plow the streets and he certainly did a fine job.

Susquehanna - Clifton Potter, aged 28 years, a Susquehanna young man, was killed by inhaling monoxide fumes from a running gasoline motor in a garage in that place. He had been working on an automobile, the door of the garage being open, and it is supposed the wind blew the door shut. Not realizing his danger, he continued work and was found by Arthur Kishbaugh, in whose garage he was at work, lifeless. He was night engineer in the back shop of the Erie. He is survived by his wife, whom he recently married; three sisters and one brother.

Alford - Seventy-eight passengers came up from Alford on the Lackawanna train, Monday morning. Forty passengers were left at the station, there, because the combined passenger and baggage car could not hold more. These were brought up later by the “flanger” engine, with a car attached. Thus “old time” passenger traffic was brought back, due to the bus lines not being in operation, on account of the snow blocking the Montrose and Lackawanna Trails.

Harford - Japhet Richardson, a life-long resident of North Harford, died in the hospital, in Binghamton, Saturday morning. His body will be brought to Harford for burial.

News Brief: This county shows 690 farmers have running water in their residences or 20% of the farm owners. Seventeen percent have bathrooms.

Mrs. Homer B. Johnson, Montrose D. A. R., compiled an Honor Roll of Revolutionary Soldiers of Susquehanna County. From time to time, with space allowed, their records will be recorded here.

PUTNAM CATLIN - Pensioner. His application for pension gives his rank as fifer and drum major. Married Polly Sutton. Had children: Charles, Henry, Clara, Juliette, George, Eliza, James and Mary, who married Asa Hartshorne, and died in Hamilton, N. Y, June 9, 1848, aged 47; Julius and Lynde died young; Sarah, Richard, John & Francis P. REF. Woodruff’s Genealogical Register of town of Litchfield, Conn., from which town he enlisted to serve in Connecticut Continental Lines. He was a man prominent in the pubic affairs of this county in its early history. His son, George, was an artist of note, and an author.

CAPT. ELI CATLIN - Pensioner. Served in Connecticut Continental lines. Came from Windsor, N. Y., in 1809, with his son, Putnam, and settled in Brooklyn Twp., where he died. Weston, in his History of Brooklyn, states that he is probably buried in the old cemetery, but location of grave is unknown. He was a native of Litchfield, Conn.

Burns Lyon Murder Trial: District Attorney Little made a motion in court, before Judge A. B. Smith, that the cases against Michael Bosak, Michael Turano and Clarence Eagen be dropped and the prisoners, who are now in jail charged with complicity in the murder of Burns Lyon, Uniondale cattle buyer, be released from custody. The D. A. gives lack of strong evidence as his reason.

Springville - The Springville National Bank had a narrow escape from being destroyed, when fire broke out from the flues leading from the furnace and damaged the structure to the extent of upwards of $1,500. The fire was discovered at about 9:15 p.m., Tuesday, and as there were a large number of men attending the services in the Methodist church, nearby, prompt aid was rendered by throwing water and snow on the blaze and with the aid of hand fire extinguishers, there being no organized fire protection. The flames were prevented from burning through the roof, but the interior was badly damaged by fire and smoke.

Montrose - Mrs. Regis Dolan fell, Tuesday evening, while walking on Public avenue, breaking a bone in her wrist. A local surgeon reduced the fracture. Mrs. Dolan refused an anesthetic so as not to prevent her attendance at a dinner engagement. ALSO Owing to mild cases of scarlet fever having developed in the high school, two pupils being ill, the assembly room and eighth grade room were fumigated, the pupils in those rooms being excused for the day.

Jackson - The home of Geo. E. Pease, Jr. was completely destroyed by fire and very little of the furnishings were saved. Mr. & Mrs. Pease quickly aroused their two small children and made frantic attempts to save whatever they could, but the fire gained such rapid headway that their efforts were almost futile. Neighbors for miles around responded to the call of distress, but on account of the condition of the roads arrived too late to do much good. The house was built many years ago and was a well-known landmark. It had been in Mr Pease’s family for several generations, first owned by Mr. Pease’s grandfather Powers. ALSO Geo. V. Larrabee, of North Jackson, is nearing the 80 mark and is hale and hearty. He says he owes his good health to mainly one thing—walking. During the many years he worked for the different county newspapers he walked hundreds of miles, canvassing for subscriptions and job work. He never bothered with horse or automobile. In this day, when everybody rides, we are getting away from the old-fashioned art of walking, one of the finest exercises for anyone.

Brooklyn - Chas. F. Richards is having his house wired for electricity. The lights are also being placed in the High School building.

Gibson - The little home of Harry Hand was discovered to be on fire a few days ago, but by prompt help of the school children it was extinguished before much damage was done.

Susquehanna - The Erie shops, here, closed on January 15, remaining idle until February 1. They are closed indefinitely at Hornell. ALSO Susquehanna Night Business School opened January 14, in the High School building, under the direction of Miss Wharton, principal of the day business school. A full business course will be given, including shorthand, typewriting and book keeping. The fee is $1.00 per week and about 30 are now enrolled.

Hop Bottom - On Saturday evening the junior class, chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Wood, enjoyed an old fashioned sleigh ride to Nicholson, where they attended the movies.

Lawton - Last Saturday, as the seniors of Rush high school were on their way to Laceyville to give their play, a Ford car, in which five of the class were riding, broke a rear axle and became unmanageable. It lunged to the opposite side of the road where it landed against a concrete “header.” All the occupants escaped uninjured. The Ford was badly damaged. They were picked up by the other car and went on to Laceyville, where they gave their play.

Middletown - On Saturday the members of the Wolf Road Telephone Co. met at Flynn for the regular annual meeting. It was unanimously decided that an assessment of $4.00 be levied against each member, the same to be applied to a thorough overhauling of the line, which is greatly in need of repairs. Officers elected were, John Maloney, president; Lee M. Conboy, secretary; Francis Murphy, treasurer; Thomas Guiton and Martin Curley, collectors.

Brooklyn - Earl P. Tiffany went to Scranton and played some “Old Time Dance Music” for radio station WQAN, on the celebration of their third birthday.

East Rush - The heavy snow of Friday night is making the farmers of this section rejoice, as they can draw their logs to mill, and hay to the station, much more easily than on wagons.

Uniondale - Walter Lyon is busy delivering stove wood in town. Coal is getting to be a mighty scarce article and the people in this community are turning to wood.

Little Meadows - A comedy drama, “The Neighbors” was well given by the dramatic club of St. Thomas’ Church. The members of the cast were: Mrs. John Bergin, Mrs. James Hickey, Miss Kathleen Coleman, James Purtell, Mrs. F. Fitzmartin, Miss Gertrude Murphy and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lynch.

News Brief: Owners of gas stations in the county are being checked up by William Minkler, of the auditor general’s office, because of their failure to make payment to the state for the two cents gasoline tax. Last year many of the dealers were compelled to pay a penalty.

200 Years Ago from The Register, Montrose, Pa., January 20, 1826.

TO NANCY GATES. TAKE NOTICE that John Gates, your husband, has filed his petition and libel against you, for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that an alias subpoena has issued, and was returned non est inventus, to Dec. Term last past. You are therefore, hereby notified, that you be and appear before the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the county of Susquehanna, to be held at Montrose, on the fifth Monday of January next, then and there to show cause (if any you have) why the said petition and libel of the said John Gates, should not be granted and his bonds of matrimony with you be dissolved. SAM’L GREGORY, Sh’ff. Sheriff’s office, Montrose, Dec. 26th, 1825.

NOTICE, IS HEREBY GIVEN, to the inhabitants of the township of Bridgewater, that a meeting of the Schoolmen will be held at the house of John Buckingam, on Monday the 23d of January, at 10 o’clock A.M., for the purpose of making out and correcting, a list of poor children, for the current year, at which time and place persons interested will please attend. BELA JONES, BENJ. LATHROP, SAMUEL WARNER. SCHOOLMEN.

WANTED. THE subscriber wants to hire by the year, two able bodied, active YOUNG MEN, who can come well recommended. For further particulars apply to himself, at his farm.

C. F. A. VOLZ. January 13.