Brooklyn - Sunday was the 85th birthday anniversary of Henry L. Beach, which he quietly celebrated at his home. Mr. Beach has been quite feeble for some time, but he acted as host to his son, Harry and family, and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Warner, of Montrose, at dinner at the Austin House, and enjoyed the natal day gathering. He is a former prominent Montrose man, a veteran of the Civil War, and founded Beach Manufacturing Co., whose sawing and wood-working machinery is sold in practically every country in the world. ALSO C. F. Richards was a business caller in town. Mr. Richards is nearing his 83d year, but he remains active and cheerful and it is always a pleasure to converse with this aged man, who refuses to grow old. He is one of three surviving Civil War veterans, belonging to Lieut. Rogers Post, G. A. R., of Brooklyn, and these old veterans have decided not to relinquish their charter so long as three of them are alive. The other two members are E. E. Rozell, of Brooklyn, and Urbane Sloat, of Kingsley. Hon. James W. Adams, the last member of the Post to die, passed away a short time ago at the age of 86. All of the three remaining veterans are starting toward their 90th year, but they are still young at heart.

Susquehanna - A large number of boxing fans, from Southern New York, are expected to visit the last three days of this week, to see the Dempsey-Tunney official fight pictures at the Hogan Opera House. Under the law, fight pictures can only be exhibited in the state in which the contest takes place. Therefore, the Dempsey-Tunney contest will be shown only in Pennsylvania. ALSO The death of James M. Barry, Erie locomotive engineer, occurred on his engine in the Carbondale yard. He was doing some switching when a stop signal was given to him by the brakeman of the train. When he failed to bring the train to a stop the brakeman investigated and found him dead, with his hand on the throttle. Mr. Barry was a native of this place and about 60 years of age. He was the second oldest engineer in point of service on the Jefferson division, being there since August 1, 1888.

Harford - Many people around the community met with much loss of farm produce, etc., during the severe wash-out last Tuesday night. The Charles Flint family left their home in the night and went to the near neighbor, W. R. Merritt, where they stayed until morning, for the water beat against their house with such force they became much alarmed. Our mail carrier did not make his full route for several days, owing to bridges being taken out by the high water, and pumpkins, tomatoes, buckwheat, etc., went away for a ride, causing a great deal of loss.

Dimock - The new pave is being laid up Wm. Bailey’s hill and it will be completed this week, it is expected, as the contract must be fulfilled by the 15th. The road from here to Tunkhannock is the best it has been this summer and has had extra fine care since the storm of last week.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. - We had a white frost Tuesday morning.

Kingsley - This place is recovering from the devastations made by the recent cloudburst. It was very fortunate that machinery and men for the new state road construction were present at that time. Supt. Davison and men, with team shovel, soon had the debris cleared from the streets and traffic could be resumed.

Franklin Forks - Miss Flora Townsend and Miss Amelia Baker were shopping in Montrose, Monday. Miss Baker has recently purchased a Radio.

East Rush - The first snow of the season fell here last Saturday morning.

Silver Lake - Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Russell, of Sheldoncroft, have gone to their winter home in Washington, D. C.

Montrose - Ward Breese, of the Breese Electric Co., agent for the Crossley Radio; L. H. Sprout & Sons, who handle the Freed-Eisman; Cooley & Son, with their line of Atwater-Kent machines; and Zelman Robinove, of Robinove’s Department Store, express themselves as being more than pleased with the reports received from the owners of the above-mentioned machines as to the excellent reception which they enjoyed during the big championship fight and the world series baseball games.

Springville - The Women’s Christian Temperance Union will meet at the home of Mrs. E. W. Lott on Friday afternoon, the 15th.

Ararat - The Missionary Society’s “Dollar Day” was a very pleasant occasion. They met at the home of Mrs. Harris. Thirteen ladies attended, bringing dollars and poems, telling how they earned the dollar. Several dollars were sent in by those who could not be present, making $21 in all.

Thompson - During the recent storm that did so much damage in many places, we are told that a bolt of lightning struck Edward Avery’s house, in Ararat, entered their sleeping apartment, and ran around the bed where they were sleeping, tearing off plaster in many of the rooms and ended by blowing out 15 windows. Strange to say, none of the family were injured, but had a very narrow escape.

Forest City - Joseph Morowski, Anthony Polosky, Michael Skubic and William Puchnick were in Philadelphia, on the 12th, participating in the American Legion National Convention parade. The colors of the Charles and Martin Skubic Post were taken down by the boys and carried in line.

News Brief: Now that St. Louis has won the pennant we can turn our entire attention, until Thanksgiving, to football. After that it will be “do your Christmas shopping early.”

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Register, October 12, 1826.

DIED. In this village, on the 5th instant, Dimock Avery, child of Hubbard Avery, aged about ten months.

DIED. On the 11th instant, Charles Case, son of B. T. Case, Esq., aged about 6 years.

TAKE NOTICE. To the heirs and legal representatives of Solomon Millard, in the county of Susquehanna, deceased, that an inquest will be held at the late dwelling house of Solomon Millard, deceased, in the township of Lenox, in the county of Susquehanna, on Monday the twenty-seventh day of November, next, at one o’clock in the afternoon, of that day—for the purpose of making partition of the real estate of the said deceased, to, and among his children and representatives, if the same can be done without prejudice, to, or spoiling of the whole; otherwise to value and appraise the same according to law, at which time and place you are required to attend if you think proper. SAML. GREGORY, Sh’ff. Sheriff’s Office, Montrose, Oct. 9, 1826.

NOTICE. ALL persons indebted in the estate of Silvanus Wade, late of New Milford, deceased, are hereby requested to make immediate settlement, and all persons having demands against said estate will present them, duly attested for settlement, to DANIEL H. WADE, Administrator, New Milford, Sept. 14, 1826.

AN OPEN CHALLENGE: To R. J. McCausland. “Dear Sir, I got home and thinking about the old fiddlers’ contest. I am not satisfied until we have three contests. I will challenge Susquehanna county on a ten tune contest or twenty-five times, providing you are willing to have the old time fiddlers to judge. I will send you names: E. R. Owen, Lawton; John Devine, Lawton; Professor Warner, Friendsville; Wallace Coolbaugh, LeRaysville; and Pete Bryan, Friendsville. I am willing to take any of them on in an old fiddlers contest, or Thomas Owen, Montrose. I am willing to come and play under any of these men’s judgment. It is not money I am after, but just to see who is the best old time fiddler in Susquehanna county, with good judgment. Then I am satisfied. Please put this in your paper at Montrose and stir up the boys once more; three times and out. I remain. Your friend as ever, Charles Anderson, Friendsville, Pa., RFD No. 2.”

Montrose - At noon, last Lord’s Day, in the presence of their immediate families and a few intimate friends, Miss Margaret Beach and Mr. Maurice Taylor plighted their truth at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Beach, on Scenery Hill. The wedding breakfast followed, and the happy couple motored to Elk Lake, where they will spend their honeymoon. The accomplished bride is loved and esteemed by a host of friends and the groom, who is a talented musician and known throughout the county as the director of Taylor’s Band, is a splendid example of young manhood and enjoys the respect and confidence of all who know him.

Susquehanna - O. H. Simmons, the oldest fraternalist of the Odd Fellows in the State, is to be honored by the members of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, at its world meeting in Philadelphia. This year he will have completed seventy years as a member of the order. Mr. Simmons, who is ninety-two years old, was born in East Bourne, England and came to this country as a young man and made his home in Susquehanna.

Jackson - Henry Welch, aged 50 years, was arrested in an abandoned farm house in Jackson township and taken to Norwich, NY, to answer a forgery charge brought by C. Beebe of Legion, NY, whom he is alleged to have impersonated. When arrested a check book belonging to Beebe was found on him. Four automobiles were found at the house and the officers are endeavoring to learn their owners. Welch went to Susquehanna several weeks ago and when his car ran out of gasoline he visited a nearby garage, got a pailful and was pouring it into the tank when a small boy light a match. The fluid ignited and welch was badly burned. The fire department was called out to save the car, which was consumed. Welch was treated for the severe burns by a local physician, but at the time of his arrest his condition was serious, giving no evidence of care other than his first treatment.

Bridgewater Twp. - While driving on the Montrose Trail, near Tiffany, a farmer leading a cow without any tail lights, was struck by baker Harry Moore and Fred Stilson. The headlights on the car were given an upward slant, but otherwise no damage was done to drover, bovine, Harry, Fred or “Henry.”

Kingsley - The Ladies’ Aid of the M. E. Church will serve a birthday supper in the church parlors, Oct. 1st., beginning at 6:30. Admission is one penny for each year. If you have forgotten your age a dollar will do. A short program of music and readings will be given.

Elk Lake - H. E. Newcomer, principal of the Dimock High School, has been bringing some of the boys over in his car to the sheep pastures here, these pleasant afternoons, and teaching them to judge the sheep.

Forest City - Mrs. T. J. Pentecost, who for many years has been a well known and esteemed resident of this place, passed away Sept. 17th. Death was due to a stroke, while sitting on the porch of her home about six weeks ago, and she gradually failed until the end came peacefully.

Thompson - The Sunday School picnic at Coxton Lake was a great success. Eighty or more were present. The conveyances were 20 autos and one truck and one airplane made its appearance, but we did not learn just how many passengers it dumped out. Everything in the line of eatables was in great abundance. The boys caught crabs and the older boys pitched quoits.

Clifford - The clam bake, held along the shore of the creek in Mrs. A. A. Chamberlin’s meadow, on Saturday, was well attended and the baseball game between Clifford and Carbondale resulted in a score of 12-2 in favor of Clifford.

Forest Lake - J. A. Fraser has 12 acres of potatoes under cultivation and this week is giving them a final spraying. The vines are still green and the tubers growing. While he is not estimating the production before digging, he is hopeful that he will again make the “400 bushels per acre” class this year.

Brooklyn - A. E. Hoadley, real estate and insurance agent, of Nicholson, last week completed the sale of one of the finest farms in the vicinity of Brooklyn. The farm is known as the Palmer farm and Mr. Hoadley sold it for Mr. Elmer Breed, of Brooklyn. The new owner, Mr. Clifton Oakley, son of Norman Oakley, will make several improvements.

North Harford - Lynn Gardner, who teaches at Pine Hill, closed his school for several days on account of being ill. ALSO The Sweet Chapel, which was recently redecorated, presents a fine appearance.

South Gibson - Frank Resseguie reported last week that he had a valuable cow stolen and that he was trying to track the animal. We later learned that M. Resseguie had found the cow after he returned home that day. The cow had gone into a clump of bushes and had given birth to a calf.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Register, Sept. 22, 1826.

LOOK HERE! The person who took from Daniel Curtis’s, on Court week, a DRAB GREAT COAT with a Velvet Collar, belonging to Mr. E. Shafer, is requested to return the same immediately.

THE ELECTION — We are much pleased with the present prospect of a union of the citizens of this county at the approaching election. Union in matters of public and general interest is always desirable, but much more so at the present time. It is all important to the interests of Susquehanna county, that she have a representative of her own in the coming legislature: many important matters will in all probability be brought before that body during the next session, in which the citizens of this county have a deep interest—much more so, perhaps, than many are aware of at this time. How important then that we should have a representative on the spot, who can be depended upon, to look to the interests—Mr. [Hosea] Tiffany is a man whose integrity we have no reason to distrust, and whose abilities are amply sufficient to render him an efficient representative. And as union is necessary in order to get a representative in our own county, we hope he will receive a general support.

Gibson - Saturday is home coming day in Gibson. The 2nd annual reunion with former residents will be held on Sept. 4th. Dinner will be served by the Ladies’ Aid Society; Thompson Band will give a concert; and the young people will present a comedy-drama “Deacon Drubbs” in the evening. The spirit of friendliness has always been strong in Gibson and those who attend this reunion will be sure of a pleasant time. ALSO Several of the young people of this place, who graduated at Harford, are teaching this year. Mary Cortright, at Tirzah; Mildred Seal, at East Lake, and Beatrice Davis, at Jessup.

Endicott, NY - The Endicott-Johnson Co. is to erect a $350,000 rubber reclaiming plant in Johnson City. Old automobile tires and rubber of all kinds will be utilized in the making of rubber heels.

Factoryville - Factoryville has been the scene of a “gasoline war” for several weeks past. As low as 13 cents was reached at one period and it was carried away in milk cans, pails, and tea kettles, at that price. A truce has been declared, however, and all stations have agreed on a uniform price of 20 cents.

Jackson - Mrs. F. M. Pease, Mrs. H. M. Page, Mrs. H. G. Felton, Miss Mildred Felton, Miss Gertrude Pease and Miss Louise Benson, of Jackson, were in Montrose to attend the Union Veterans’ [of Civil War] reunion. All of the ladies are members of the Jackson Daughters of Veterans Tent.

Rush - Uzal Kinney, aged 75 years, passed away after a brief illness. The deceased, who had spent practically all his life in Rush and vicinity, was born near Columbia, NJ, April 30, 1851, and the spring of 1853 came by wagon with his parents and a sister, who was three years older, and settled at what was afterward known as Rush Four Corners, but which was at that time a wilderness with only a few settlers. The trip, which included the household belongings, stock, etc., covered a period of several days of travel. On Dec. 29, 1881, Mr Kinney was united in marriage to Miss Maria James, of East Rush, who preceded him in death on Aug 10, 1916. Welton R. Kinney a son, survives him and a sister, Mrs Sarah Kinney LaRue. Interment was at State Road cemetery.

Harford - Mrs. Betsey Ann Jeffers died quite unexpectedly at her home here, on Monday. Her death was due to the infirmities of her years, she being past 90 years of age. Mrs. Jeffers was a native of Harford township and always lived in that place. She was greatly loved in the community and wherever known. She is survived by one son, Henry, of Plainfield, NJ and one daughter, Miss Adelaide Jeffers, who resided with her. The funeral will be held from the family residence and interment will be in Harford cemetery.

New Milford - E. N. Townsend has purchased the blacksmith shop of Richard Lewis and took possession at once.

Welsh Hill, Clifford Twp. - Many people from far and near visited the large steel tower, on Elk Hill [Mountain], Sunday last.

West Bridgewater - Elmer Brobst is driving the kid wagon this year, to Forest Lake.

Fairdale - School began in this place on Monday, with I. M Sivers, teacher.

Bradford County - Judge Culver, of Bradford county, has announced that jurors will not hereafter be excused for jury service except from sickness or really important reasons.

Friendsville - E. J. Stanley, of this place, and James McCormick, of Brackney, were callers in Montrose yesterday. Mr. Stanley advertises the loss of a high-priced truck tire. If any reader can aid in its restoration he would appreciate it.

Forest City - Charles Fallon, son of Mrs. Charles Fallon, of Railroad street, met a tragic death while at work in the No. 2 Shaft of the Hillside Coal and Iron Co., where he was run over by a mine motor. The young man was in his 19th year. He was born in Forest City. Besides his mother he is survived by a sister, Marcella, and three brothers, Lawrence, John and Samuel. Mr. Fallon’s pleasant personality won for him many friends who mourn his untimely demise. His funeral was one of the largest held in some time.

South Auburn - Eldred and Kenneth Tewksbury have been painting the interior of the school house, which makes it look much more cheerful for the kiddies and their teacher, Miss Floral Gay.

South Ararat - The box social, which was held at the school house, was a very pleasant affair. There was a good turnout and eighteen dollars was received from the boxes sold.

Dimock - School opened Monday with nearly 200 registering, a larger attendance than has ever been known in Dimock. There are nine teachers this year. Some of our Dimock girls will teach school at the following places: Ruth Titman, at Elk Lake; Mildred Titman, at New Milford; Marian Noble, at Stanfordville; Vinny Rhodes, at Lake Ariel; and Ruth Thornton, at Bethlehem.

Montrose - The Northeastern Penna. Konklave of Ku Klux Klan will have a two day celebration in Montrose, Sunday, September 5th with religious services afternoon and evening and band concerts. On Labor Day, September 6th, there will be sports in the morning and afternoon sports and lectures. Klavalier drills, band concerts, street parade at 8 p. m. Also 9 p.m. speeches and 10 p.m. fireworks. Bring your robe. Plenty of camping space and free parking—refreshments on grounds. A BIG SURPRISE FOR ALL. Follow arrows on poles and highway to field. Admission 25 cent to all persons over twelve years.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Register, September 1, 1826.

MARRIED. At Great Bend, on the 13th inst., by Josiah B. Bill, Esq., Mr. William Baker, to Miss Sally Smedley, all of that place.

A NEW PLAN. To all those who are in want. We the subscribers have entered into co-partnership and are determined to supply those that live at a distance, with Coopering Work of all descriptions, delivered at their houses. The business will be carried on in Auburn, near John Passmore, Esq., where all calls will be thankfully received, and punctually attended to. Most kinds of country produce taken in payment. JOHN PASSMORE & CHAS. FORDHAM.

THE SUSQUEHANNA ACADEMY, AT MONTROSE, is now open for the reception of scholars, under the superintendence of the Rev. Eli Meeker. In this institution are taught, the Latin, Greek and French languages, the Mathematics, Geography and use of the globes & c.—at the following prices: The Languages & Mathematics, a quarter, $4; English Grammar, Geography & the use of the globes, $2.50; Arithmetic, $2.00; Writing, $1.50; Reading & Spelling, $1.00. Non-resident scholars can be accommodated with board, in private families, at $1.25 a week.

By order of the board of trustees. B. T. CASE, Pres’t & I. POST, Sec’y.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Civil War Veteran Dies: James W. Adams, one of the few remaining veterans of the Civil War, passed away at his home, in Brooklyn, Oct. 2, 1926. He was nearly 87 years of age. Mr. Adams was a descendant of Revolutionary stock, his grandfather, John Adams, a native of Massachusetts, died in Harford in 1837 at the age of 104 years. John Adams’ first wife was Dolly Dickerson, whose father is said to have fired the first gun at the battle of Lexington. John Adams’ son, James, came to Brooklyn in 1850 and settled on a 250 acre farm on the old state road. He erected a tannery in 1865, on the farm, and continued in business until his death in 1880. James W. Adams, the subject of this obituary, cast his first vote for Lincoln in 1860 and in 1862 enlisted as sergeant in Co. A, 151st PA Volunteer Infantry. He went through the battle of Gettysburg and other engagements, being mustered out July 29, 1863. Mr. Adams held many township offices and also served in the State Legislature. [John Adams, at age 100, went back to visit his old home in Massachusetts, where he had a daguerreotype taken, the only image the Susq. Co. Hist. Soc. has of a Revolutionary War veteran.]

Death Summons Aged Veteran: Fletcher G. Warner, one of the oldest residents of Montrose, and a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home, October 3, 1926. Deceased was widely known throughout the county, and for over 37 years was a tipstaff and court crier in the county courts. He was a son of the late Nelson Warner, at one time sheriff of the county, and was born on the homestead farm in Bridgewater. Fletcher was one of the first in the county to enlist in the Civil War, being mustered into the service in Co. G, 50th PA Volunteer Infantry. In May, 1861, he was badly wounded in the leg, at the Battle of Antietam, by a canister shot from a cannon. He was discharged March 27, 1863, his wound incapacitating him from active service. He is survived by his wife, one son, Nelson C. Warner, and one daughter, Mrs. S. J. Rogers.

Ernest Plew Confesses Killing George W. Hinkley: Plew, aged 36, confessed to murdering George W. Hinkley, 72, in Gibson twp., by placing strychnine in his tea. Plew had been helping Mr. Hinkley dig potatoes the day of the murder. He often helped Mr. Hinkley, who loaned him money from time to time. When charged with the crime he told the details without a tremor and in a matter of fact way, even going to the scene of the crime and leading the officials and officers through he woods and a swamp, to a woodlot, where he had put the body. He appeared unconcerned about the gravity of the crime but when placed in a cell in the Susquehanna lockup, he became nervous and intimated that “if I had known I was going to cause all this trouble I would have blown my head off yesterday.”

Kingsley Cloudburst: The village was the scene of a terrible disaster, when visited by a cloud burst, which resulted in a flood of the entire main section of the town. The rain started about 6:30 and at 9 o’clock came a sudden cloudburst which loosened debris which had collected at a point in the creek, running from Hall’s pond, just above the Tyler garage, and came down in a roaring torrent, driving a log through the upper side of F. E. Tyler’s house, which was followed by a steady flow of water, breaking the windows and filling the house. The Tyler and Sprague families, occupying the two-family house, were pinned in the house about an hour, when neighbors assisted them out of a window on the second floor. The water rushed across the Lackawanna Trail carrying poles and trees and one or two heavy gas tanks from the Tyler garage, with a velocity that is almost inconceivable. The new road under construction was inundated, and a ravine about three feet in depth, cut on either side of a passage about two feet wide. The flats between Kingsley and Hop Bottom were covered with water to a depth of 6 to 12 feet. Hop Bottom was badly hit, but did not suffer as much as Kingsley. Nearby towns, including Montrose, were notified and helpers went to the assistance of the neighboring towns.

Uniondale - On Sunday evening, September 25, over 50 members of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, attended service in a body in the M. E. Church and presented the church with a beautiful silk American flag. Rev. Lehmann, the pastor, gave a fitting response and appropriate sermon on the subject of “Patriotism.” The church was filled to its capacity.

Thompson - A. P. Blackman was attacked by an ugly bull on his farm and severely injured. His dog probably saved his life, the enraged bull turning on the dog and preventing the farmer from being gored. Mr. Blackman had two ribs broken and was painfully bruised.

Rush - George H. Warner has opened a blacksmith shop at this place and is prepared to do horse shoeing and all kinds of repair work.

Harford - Reuben Rushworth has a new cider press, and will soon be prepared to take care of cider customers.

Welsh Hill - The new saw mill of H. P. Johns is now on the ground on the Elk Hill tract and will soon be in operation. This mill is of the latest model and design of a 60 H. P. electric motor. This does away with firing boilers, for H. P. believes in safety first from now on.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Register, October 6, 1826.

MARRIED - In Gibson, on the 25th ult., by Joab Tyler, Esq., Col. Saxa Seymour, to Miss Hannah Sweet.

MARRIED - In Pike, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. S. Marks, John Dunmore, to Minerva, daughter of James Hynes, deceased. [Pike township, Bradford Co., boarders Rush Twp. in Susquehanna County. Near Stevensville is St. Matthew’s Episcopal church, established in 1799 and built in 1814, no doubt the scene of this marriage. The church is well maintained and still holds occasional services.]

BREACH OF PROMISE. It appears that one of the Green Mountain swains has been playing false to his betrothed, as we learn that in an action lately tried at Montpelier, Vermont, brought by Anna Lyman against David Hatch, for breach of promise of marriage, a verdict was given for the plaintiff, of $740 damages. It is stated that the cause had excited a great interest, from the standing of the parties and the circumstances of the case, and that a great number of spectators, of both sexes, were present at the trial. Thus, it too often appears —-Is a woman’s fate: All her affections are called into life By winning flatteries & then thrown Upon themselves to perish, and her heartache, Her trusting heart, filled with weak tenderness, Is left to bleed or break. From the N. Y. Com. Adv.

80th County Fair, of the Susquehanna County Agricultural Fair, a Big Success: “Record-Breaking Crowd in Attendance. Old Fiddlers’ Contest, Quoit Pithing Matches, Athletic Events, Horse Pulling Match, Exhibits and the Amusements All satisfy the Big Crowd.” The fiddlers contest was the culmination of the musical festival. The successful contenders for the four prizes were as follows: H. E. Kerr, Springville; William Stanley, Choconut; William Bailey, Brooklyn; and Earl Conklin, Brackney. The program was varied by fancy whistling by Arthur Grim; a delightful yodel melody by Rev. L. B. Bryden, and other specialties. A most interesting stunt was a violin duet with William Bailey holding and fingering the violin and Joseph Tewksbury drawing the bow. There were 16 entries in the quoit contest and from the first created large interest, as scores were run off and the finals were reached with Messers Wilmarth and Brainard, of Harford, contesting C. W. Lewis and G. A. Post, of Thompson. It was a fine bunch of fellows and no “crabbing” from start to finish, and the game stood two and two and one to go when the Thompson team spurted, winning the last by a score of 16 to 3.

Montrose - Miss Arlene Smith is recovering from the effects of brush burns and bruises, received when run down by a car. The accident happened near the court house, at the corner of Lake avenue and Maple street, the driver of the car, Woolsey Carmalt, of Friendsville, failing to see her. The car was going slowly and he stopped quickly, but not before she had been dragged some yards, after grasping the bumper. Her clothing was worn through at the shoulder from the friction.

Dimock - Mrs. Will Carpenter, accompanied by her two children and Mrs. Fred Thomas, had a narrow escape, one day last week, when returning from a visit in Nicholson. On the curve, just this side of that place, they collided with another car, a big car driven by a woman. It was thought that this driver lost her head, as the Carpenter car was on their side of the road, yet the other one gave it a side swipe that badly damaged the Carpenter car and slightly injured the youngest child, and bruised the left shoulder, arm and knee, of Mrs. Thomas.

Uniondale - Local students attending out of town schools are: Mildred Coleman, Mansfield; Florence Boulter, Stroudsburg; Alice Lehman, Reading; Mabel Williams, Honesdale; Robert Boulter, State College; Ellis Burdick, Wyoming Seminary; Evelyn Stark, Esther Hutchings, Rose Planishek, Rex Spoor, John Gibson, Jr. and Edgar Yale, Carbondale.

South Auburn - The entertainment given by the men of the Grange was a success. The short play, “A Womanless Wedding,” was well rendered, each one giving their part in a very pleasing manner. As this occasion happened to be the 17th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fuller, special honors were paid them.

Hallstead - The placing of the ironwork for the last span of the Hallstead-Great Bend river bridge, is now in progress, and is going forward rapidly. It is expected the bridge will be open for use sometime during October.

New Milford - Landlord H. W. Lewis, of the Park View Hotel, is preparing to make an addition to his hotel of six new bedrooms, equipped with running water and baths. He has also installed a new heating plan and made many other interior improvements. “Hallie” is a genial and wide-awake hotel man and his hostelry is rapidly gaining in popularity with the traveling public, which necessitated more rooms.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. - The descendants of David and Phoebe (Darrow) Green held their annual reunion on the church lawn, last Saturday, with about 80 in attendance. After partaking of a bountiful dinner the time was spent pitching quoits and visiting old friends.

Susquehanna - Jospeh P. McMahon has returned from the Tioga County Fair, at Owego, where he was starter for the races. He goes to Binghamton, this week, where he will start the horse racing that will be a feature of the Fair, with motorcycle and automobile racing. Mr.McMahon has been starting races for years and is well known for a wide circle of activities in this direction.

Forest City - The American Legion will hold a picnic and clambake at Zedar’s grove on September 25, the proceeds to be divided evenly between the local public play ground fund and the fund for Soldier’s orphans and the children of disabled world war veterans. The local post’s quota for the latter fund, the drive for which is now on, has been set at $1,500, and the post asks the co-operation of the public raising funds for this worthy cause.

West Clifford - William H. Hasbrouck, 90 years of age, died on Friday afternoon, at the home of his son, George, in this place, where he had been a life-long resident.

West Herrick - On August 28, about 80 descendants of Enos Walker met at the home on the Seth Walker farm, at this place, where many of us have spent so many happy days. The farm is now owned by a grandson of Mr. Walker, Bert McPherson, and is occupied by David McPherson. After a dinner of chicken and other good things was served, at the long table in the kitchen, we were called to order “in the old front yard,” by the president, W. W. McPherson.

News Brief: Henry Ford employs, in his Detroit plant, 9000 disabled persons. Ten are totally blind, 670 are without legs,1673 are one-legged, 715 one-armed, two with no arms at all, and the remaining 4966 are physically handicapped to a lesser degree.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Register, September 15, 1826.

MARRIED. On the 12th inst., by the Rev. C. R. Marsh, Mr. Peter Williams, to Miss Sophia Garnsey, all of Brooklyn.

DIED. In New Milford, on the 19th ult., Silvanus Wade, a respectable citizen of that town.

The following is the Democratic-Republican ticket, so far as formed, which is recommended to the support of the electors of Susquehanna county. The Conferees, to make a nomination for Congress, meet on Tuesday next. Governor, J. Andrew Shulze; Assembly, Hosea Tiffany, Jr.; Commissioner, Walter Lyon; Auditor, Josiah B. Bill.

The Season—During the past month, much damage has been sustained in the eastern states by heavy rains. The Massachusetts Spy, says the rain continued to fall for 19 days in succession. Large quantities of Oats, standing in the fields in small stacks, have germinated and become of no value. The benefit, however, to be derived, nearly counterbalances the injury. The crops in this county have suffered considerably by the drought—Corn has suffered much and pastures are dried up.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bombs Thrown By Bandits At Officers: Hallstead was again visited by bandits, Friday, when two men held up the Homan Restaurant, on Main street, and took $54. They then entered a car, which was driven toward Scranton, but were pursued by officers from this place and New Milford. The chase became so hot for the outlaws that when the pursuing car collared them, one of the brothers threw high explosive bombs at the officers car. In the excitement, the bandits’ car ran into a ditch and they were forced to leave it, making their escape in the darkness. Being pursued by Scranton police and state troopers, the desperadoes, being unable to get away, went to New Milford on Tuesday and surrendered themselves. Taken to Montrose, they gave bail for their appearance at the November term of court. Both men are short, thickset and roughly dressed, and have a not altogether prepossessing appearance.

Dimock - The 6th annual community fair has again gone on record as being an example of fine community cooperation. There were fine exhibits of fruit, vegetables, grains, household equipment, canned products, baked goods, fancy work, flowers, old relics, live stock, poultry and school exhibits. All the exhibits were in the school building this year as the fair has really grown. The Old Time Fiddler’s Contest drew a large crowd. “Art” Young, of Elk Lake, won the first prize; Henry Button, second. The Dimock Orchestra played several fine selections. The end of the day was disappointing on account of the rain, which descended in torrents, thus spoiling the ball game with the Binghamton club, who all sought shelter from the storm, instead of playing ball.

Montrose - William G. Parke, prominent coal operator in Lackawanna Valley, died at his summer home on Lake avenue, September 29. William Gildersleeve Parke was born in Wilkes-Barre, April 22, 1848. His early life was spent with his grandfather Gildersleeve, a noted Abolitionist of that period [also active in Montrose]. In 1878 he came to Montrose and took over the hardware business of his uncle, B. C. Sayre. Afterward he founded companies in West Virginia and Los Angeles and lastly devoted his time to the Cherry River Boom & Lumber Co., in West Virginia. In 1870 he was united in marriage to Miss Helen Ackerly, of Pittston. They were the parents of six children, one being Mrs. Percy Ballantine, of South Montrose. He was on the board of elders of the Montrose Presbyterian Church, a member of the Union League of New York, The Scranton Club, and the Williamson Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, of Scranton. Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian church, Friday morning.

Heart Lake - Fred Aldrich, who has charge of the large ice house here, reports increased activity at the lake this season, several new operations being in progress.

Lanesboro - Ernest Johnson skidded in his car on a slippery hill near Thompson. He escaped uninjured, but after his car had turned over a few times it was not worth hauling away, so he presented it to a man living nearby.

Clifford - Probably the oldest man in Susquehanna county, at the present time, is former County Commissioner Thomas W. Atkinson, of Clifford. “Uncle Tommy,” as hundreds of his friends call him, reached his 96th birthday anniversary on Sept. 10th. His eyesight is quite impaired, but mentally he is still alert and able to get about to an unusual degree. On his birthday he greeted many friends, who he is always glad to see.

Harford - “Floral Hill” gardens are at their best and attract many visitors. Mrs. Tiffany has such a large variety of flowers they are well worth seeing, with some zinnias that measure 6 inches in diameter and some camellia balsams almost as large and double as roses. Mrs. Tiffany received first premium on variety in cut flowers at the local fair.

South Montrose - The coat hanger factory is rushed with orders, so it has become necessary to put on a night force.

Forest City - A Kiwanis Club, fifty strong, was formed at an organizational meeting at the Muchitz Hotel on Tuesday evening.

Susquehanna - We are informed that Susquehanna has a population of 3,764, Oakland has 1,120 and Lanesboro 805, making a total for the boroughs, which are united, of 5,689.

Franklin Forks - B. J. Baker celebrated his 94th birthday the 15th of September. ALSO David R. Campbell and Miss Mildred Wood, of Franklin Hill, were married at the parsonage by Rev. S. V. Bedickian. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell, brother of the groom.

Brooklyn - About forty relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs Charles C. Kent, made them a surprise visit on Friday evening, it being their 25th wedding anniversary. All enjoyed an evening of conversation, games and refreshments with numerous gifts left with good wishes.

Bennett Corners, Auburn Twp. - On Monday of last week, Miss Mary Hall and Sterling Bonsall, of Forty Fort, were married at the home of the bride’s parents here. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Charles Dempsey.

S. Gibson - Miss Helen McNamara has gone to study at the Ithaca Conservatory of Music, at Ithaca, NY.

Uniondale - F. F. Sheffel recently met with injuries in a motor accident, while with a party of friends enroute to the K. K. K. convention in Washington, D. C., and is confined to a hospital in Sunbury, Pa.

News Brief: It was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin, who, in 1731, proposed the establishment of the first subscription library in the American colonies. From these subscription libraries, the American Public Library, as an institution, gradually grew, and stands today as one of the most indispensable results of our democracy. In America today 85% of the boys and girls are in school until the age of 14 years. There must be some way to continue their educational growth. The only answer is the public library.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Register, September 29, 1826.

MARRIED - On the 21st instant, by the Rev. Elisha Bibbins, Mr. John Gates, to Miss Minerva Newton, both of Springville.

DIED - In Rush, on the morning of the 2nd instant, Miss Lydia J. Hyde, daughter of Jabez Hyde, Jr., Esq., aged 22 years.

DIED - In Bridgewater, on the 17th instant, Miss Betsey Austin, aged about 25.

STRAYED - From Silver Lake. THIRTY SHEEP & LAMBS, partly Merinos, partly Common Sheep. Whoever will secure them and give notice thereof to the subscriber, shall be suitably rewarded. The sheep, as well as lambs, are branded with a V on the left hind leg. C. F. A. VOLTZ, Sept 24, 1826.

BLACKSMITHING - The Subscribers, having lately established the above business near Olmstead & Co’s Mills, in Rush township, respectfully inform the public that they can have all kinds of work done in its various branches, in the neatest manner, and as cheap for Cash or all kinds of Country Produce, as at any other shop in the country. All calls from their customers will be punctually attended to, and all kinds of EDGED TOOLS, together with other work, will be warranted if requested. A. D. OLMSTEAD, N. LATHROP.

New Pocono Highway Links Two Counties: The new Bear Creek Boulevard, offering a safe and direct route over the Poconos, to Stroudsburg, was formally opened Friday in the presence of many county and state highway officials. The nine and one-half miles stretch over the Wilkes-Barre Mountain has been under construction for the past three years, and cost $1,245,000. Many engineering feats were accomplished during the instruction of the road, chief among them being an elimination of the “hair pin curve,” a most dangerous spot that claimed a number of lives in recent years.

Meeting of Pomona, No. 7, at Lenox Hall: There was a large attendance of Grange members and many interesting features. A spelling contest was held, the first winner being sister May Miller, of Hop Bottom Grange. Recess for dinner and the afternoon sessions called. Memorial services were conducted in a very impressive manner by the Rising Sun Grange of Birchardville in memory of the following: E. N. Hammond, Harford; Harry Smith, Harford; C. H. Chamberlain, Harford; E. D. Senior, Gibson Star; E. I. Whitney, Gibson; Chas Potter, Gibson. A talk was given by County Superintendent of Schools, Taylor, on “Rural School Problems.” In the evening a fine program was put on by members of the Lenox Grange, consisting of recitations, music and dialogues.

Susquehanna County Agricultural Association: The 80th annual exhibition will be held at Montrose on Sept. 8, 9, & 10. The society has always been handicapped, owing to the fact that it has no race track. The grounds of the society, however, are the most beautiful of any in the world. The grounds are located in a natural park, which has been admired by visitors to the town for many years. Of late the citizens have decided to aid the society in improving the plot, which with its artistic rocks and abundant shade, makes one of the finest town parks in the state.

Elk Lake - Ruel Warner, of Essex Falls, New Jersey, has purchased the farm of Mrs. Chas. Stedman, at this place. Mr. Warriner is having extensive alterations made to the residence and will occupy it as a summer home. Mrs. Stedman and son, Claude, will remain on the farm. ALSO The Tyler school is closed this year and the children from that district are being taken to the Dimock school in a kid wagon.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. - Some from the Hill attended the K. K. K. parade at Montrose, Monday evening.

West Bridgewater - Frank Tyler and family, Mr. Jefferson Green and Mrs. Harry Valentine and Mrs. Flora Wakely, of Vestal Center, attended the Green reunion at Geo. Crawford’s. Over 80 took dinner and all report a fine time.

Harford - Relatives and friends and one schoolmate, of the class of 1856 of Franklin Academy, Mr. Hosea Benson, of Jackson, Pa., gathered amid the many beautiful flowers to bid fond farewell to Mrs. R. M. Jeffers, a mother, neighbor and life-long friend. She is survived by her daughter, Miss Adelaide Jeffers, of Kingsley, Pa., and one son, Henry W. Jeffers, president of the Walker-Gordon Laboratories Co., Plainsboro, NJ; also three grandchildren, Louise, Emily and Henry Jeffers, Jr.

Hallstead - Floyd Merrill, of Hallstead, for some years connected with the J. G. White Construction Co., of New York city, leaves soon for Greece. He will be a superintendent of construction work and expects to remain in that country four years.

Montrose - Lawrence Arnold, of Los Angeles, Cal., is spending a number of weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Arnold, arriving at his former home here on Wednesday of last week. Mr. Arnold went west eleven years ago and this is his first visit east since that time. He makes his home with W. J. Mawhiney, formerly of Montrose. On the day that he started east, he said, Dr. J. F. Butterfield, of Riverside, formerly of South Montrose, called at their home. Although the doctor is past 80 years of age, he continues in good health. Mrs. J. C. Pierson and her daughters live within a mile of them. Mr. Arnold is following his trade of painting in Los Angeles and expects to return next month.

North Jackson - Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Utter, of Starrucca, the Misses Evelyn and Florence Utter, also Mrs. H. M. Davis, attended the Walker reunion which was held on Saturday, on the old farm of the late Seth Walker, in Herrick township.

Forest City - A strike, which was called Friday at the Richmondale Colliery, came to an end when an amicable settlement was reached between field workers of the United Mine Workers of America and the owner of the mine, a New York man, thus allowing the force of almost 200 miners to go back to their labor. The trouble started when employees complained to district leaders that the owner practiced illegal decking for cars loaded each week and did not furnish cars of a standard size. A number of employees were found not to be affiliated with the union. Several paid their dues and were placed in good standing again. The strike was called off when the owner agreed to co-operate with the union in maintaining a 100% union organization. Patrick Philbin, Harry Kearns, Garfield Lewis and John Dolan were the workers who conferred with the owner.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Register, September 8, 1826.

NOTICE. Came into the inclosure of the subscriber, some time in July last, Three Sheep & 2 Lambs. The Sheep have both ears clipped. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take them away. ELIHU MOTT. Middletown, Sept. 4, 1826.

NOTICE, is hereby given, to the Invincible Volunteers, Commanded by Maj. W. S. Wilber, to meet at the home of Shubel Carlisle, in Abington, on Monday, the 25th instant, at 9 o’clock A. M., uniformed and equipped according to law. WOODBURY S. WILBER, Major & WILLIAM HARTLEY, Adj’t. Sept. 5, 1826.

BRIDGEWATER YEOMANRY GUARDS, Are hereby commanded to meet at the house of Daniel Curtis, in Montrose, on Monday the 11th of September next, at 9 o’clock A.M., armed and equipped for military duty. By order of the CAPTAIN.

TOWNSHIP MEETING. The Democratic Republicans, of the Bridgewater election district, are hereby notified that a meeting will be held at the court house on Saturday, the 2nd of September next, at 4 o’clock P. M., for the purpose of choosing two delegates to represent the said district, in the county convention, on Monday evening of court week. CHARLES AVERY, DANIEL LATHROP, Township Committee.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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