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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SURVEYING: The subscriber having furnished himself with a first rate Compass, and other instruments for Surveying, gives notice that he will in future devote his time to this business. Aware of the consequent injury of bad work, he will make it his primary object to avoid it. His charges will be reasonable, and his work warranted accurate. Where work is confided to him alone, he pledges himself that it shall be done with promptness and fidelity. JOSEPH W. GARNSEY, Deputy Surveyor General, Montrose.