THE BURNS LYON MURDER TRIAL: After the adjournment of court for Thanksgiving, the continuation of the murder trials was agreed upon until the fourth Monday of the January term. This was made necessary owing to the illness of Mrs. Burns Lyon, widow of the murdered man, who was an important witness. Two doctors testified that Mrs. Lyon was not in condition to proceed with the trial, having suffered a nervous breakdown.

Montrose - Even the larger city furniture stores do not carry a more complete and finely assorted line than M. J. O’Brien. Mr. O’Brien has three large floors filled with furniture and his prices will be found below city stores. ALSO A large crowd witnessed the closing game of football for the season at Athletic Park on Thanksgiving Day. The M. H. S. team’s opponent was the Olyphant high school, and they were so evenly matched that neither side was able to score. ALSO The Presbyterian church had a blaze in the basement Sunday morning that threatened to destroy the large edifice. The loss is estimated at around $2,000. Timbers of the floor burned and pews in front of the church were destroyed and much damage was done by smoke, which damaged the decorations of the walls and ceiling. The blaze was caused by an overheated furnace. Having no place to hold their Sunday service, Rev. R. A. Weatherly, of the Episcopal church, offered their auditorium and the two congregations united in St. Paul’s church. ALSO It will be impossible for the library book car to make any more trips this winter. All the families who have borrowed books from the car may either send or bring them in for an exchange or keep them until the book car again resumes the trips in the spring. When the library is closed the back door is always open to the country people, except Wednesday afternoon.

Harford - A Thanksgiving donation was given by the community to our sick people and both Mr. and Mrs. Darrow and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph wish to express their hearty thanks to all for the many groceries, vegetables, canned fruit, money, etc., which was so cheerfully given and so very much appreciated. Correction in last week’s column—It was stated that Mrs. Lucy Hart was adopted into the family of Amos Sterling, when she was a child. It should have read Amos Tewksbury.

South Gibson - Frank F. Resseguie, while in Binghamton, had a Ford one-ton truck stolen while it was parked on Hawley street. Mr. Resseguie reported his loss to the police, but the truck has not been located.

Bridgewater Twp. - The new officers of Gardner-Warner Post, American Legion, are: Commander, Rodney Jewett; Vice-Commander, Merton White; Post Adjutant, Clark Dean; Finance Officer, Giles Miller; Chaplain, Hilbert L. Melhuish; Historian, J. B. Mackin.

Clifford - Word has been received of the death of Aunt Rosella Whitlock, who died Nov. 27. She was in her 92nd year and was grandmother to Mrs. Darwin Gardner, and had made her home there for the past few years.

Forest City - While coasting near his home on Center street, Thanksgiving morning, Gerald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Michaels, was run into by another youngster and thrown from his sled and rendered unconscious for a short time. He was taken to his home and medical assistance was called. He has recovered from his injuries and is able to be around again.

Kingsley - On the evening of Nov. 21, the teachers and scholars of the Kingsley graded school went to the Oakley school house, now owned by M. L. Wilmarth, and held a neighborhood social. Over 50 were present and a good time was had by all.

Fair Hill - Some of the people here on the hill, who have radios, listened to the president’s speech one evening last week.

Elk Lake - William H. Tanner died at his home on Nov. 24, 1925, after a long illness. For many years Mr. Tanner operated a flour and grist mill at Elk Lake and was one of the best known men of that vicinity. His age was 65 years. He is survived by his wife and three married daughters.

Honesdale - Thousands of people from Pike, Wayne and Lackawanna counties visited the great Wallenpaupack Dam, where the 15 mile-long lake is forming, viewing the progress of the waters since the river was shut off and the lake began to form.

Heart Lake - Amos Rose, who went bear hunting, was successful enough in killing a 500 lb. bear the first day of hunting season. It was killed on what is known as Snow Mountain.

Fiddle Lake - Fire destroyed the cottage of Mr. Grovener at this place. It was the most up-to-date cottage at the lake and was newly built this summer. A car coming from the way of Burnwood was driven down near the Farrell cottage and stopped and tracks leading from the car to the cottage were plainly seen. Mr. Grovener, who resides at Peckville, was at once notified and came up. He says someone must have owned him a grudge. He will rebuild.

Elkdale - T. J. Owens has installed electric lights in his house and shop.

New Milford - Among the students home from various colleges for Thanksgiving were: Miss Dorothy Snyder, Howard Morgan and room-mate, William Bennett, of Syracuse University; Miss Josephine Donly, of Teacher’s College, Albany, NY; Otwell Benson and Marian Snyder, from Keystone Academy.

News Briefs: A committee, composed of Wyoming and Susquehanna county people, interested in a paved road from Dimock to Tunkhannock, was in Harrisburg last week and interviewed highway department officials. As this road is on the secondary system, they did not get much encouragement from the officials, who were firm in stating that the primary system must be completed before permanent improvement of secondary routes will be started. ALSO Arrangements are being made to consolidate the Merchants Telephone Co. with the Commonwealth Telephone Co. on January 1. The deal was consummated some weeks ago, but owing to the necessity of ordering and manufacturing new switchboards and new equipment, the consolidation had to be delayed until the first of the year.

No news for “200 Years Ago” because of the lack of newspapers (1825) corresponding to this week’s date.