Montrose – The Robinove Department Store was the “hanging out place” of all the youngsters in town, when Santa Claus made an official visit to the store. Hundreds of children thronged the streets waiting for his appearance and when he arrived they were formed in line and met “Old Nick” in the toy department. Here each visiting child was presented with a toy and box of candy. Children wrote letters to St. Nicholas telling their desired gifts, and many of these trusting missives were a revelation to older folk, who have come to believe that the youth of this generation know more than the grandparents of the present. The children’s kindly patron saint kept them in good humor, making it a real gala occasion.

Brooklyn – C. E. and Robert Gere were in Scranton, Friday, with a load of Christmas greens and berries for market. ALSO There will be Community Christmas exercises in the Universalist church on Sunday evening, Dec. 21. A pageant representing the Christmas story will be presented, and an offering taken for the Near East Relief.

Forest City – Dominick Puchnick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Puchnick, of Railroad street, has enlisted in the army. He has served an enlistment so is no stranger to the manual. He expects to be stationed in the Canal Zone.

Hallstead – Monday afternoon while W. H. Palmer was driving his Lexington car the occupants of the car, comprising Mr. and Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Ray Palmer, Mrs. Grace Howell and Mrs. Wm. Evans, all of Dimock, had a narrow escape from death or serious injury. The party had started for Binghamton and as they took the curve near the viaduct, between Hallstead and New Milford, Mr. Palmer applied the brakes quickly, which threw the car bottom side up in the road, striking a culvert, which nearly demolished the car. None of the occupants were seriously injured, yet a few cuts and bruises were sustained by all. Mrs. Evans was injured about the head and the doctor advised her to stay with relatives in Hallstead, a few days, before returning home.

New Milford – Constable Charles H. Culver was in Montrose and when asked about the number of bootleggers he had captured on the trail this week, he reported none bagged, but stated that a car, evidently well loaded with spirits fermeti, had struck a guard post near the Summit bridge and bottles were strewed along the creek bank in great variety and profusion. The driver never stopped to pick ‘em up. ALSO Dr. J. Murrell Hardy informs us that he has just installed an X-ray machine in his chiropractic office. The nature of his profession, requiring adjustments to the spinal column and the fact that bones are dislocated frequently, making the discovery of the displacement difficult, adds to the value of this expensive apparatus. Dr. Hardy is also a nerve specialist.

Uniondale – Raymond and Manley Tuttle have returned from Cincinnati where they had been attending an auto school. They each have a diploma, which attests to their efficiency.

Ararat – The Brooks school closed its 1924 term on the 3rd, with a tree and good dinner. The parents of many children attended and a good time was enjoyed by all.

Springville – Hallstead high school lost to our basket ball team, Dec. 5, by a score of 30 – 14. Lee was the main point getter of the evening, scoring eleven points on five fouls and three field goals.

Choconut – Matthew M. McInerney, a well-known resident of this place, died Dec. 7, 1924, at his home, after an illness of one week. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frances Guiton, of Middletown, and Miss Bridget McInerney, of Choconut; two sons, John and James, both of Choconut; a brother, Michael, of Friendsville. Funeral was from his home and St. Joseph’s church. Burial in St. Joseph’s cemetery.

Fairdale – Rose Horton, a missionary from British East Africa, who is home on a visit, spoke to a large audience in the M. E. church of this place, on Sunday.

Susquehanna – O. H. Simpson reached his 90thbirthday on Sunday last. Mr. Simpson, despite his four score and ten years, is a good vocalist. In recognition of his natal day he sang a solo in the Presbyterian church, at the morning session.

Thompson – About two weeks ago, our School Directors hired a man to fill the position as assistant Principal. The new teacher is lost! Mr. H.M. Benson, of Jackson, may be responsible for this, in persistently reminding us that the name of this place is “Eho.” The teacher in question first wired us from Thompsontown, Pa., that he couldn’t locate Thompson, we told him to come ahead that there wasn’t any town attached to it and then he goes to Thompsonville, Pa., and wires that no one expects him. Thursday we had a telegram from Thompsonfalls, Montana, that he was broke having been riding on trains since December the 2nd. On Saturday he phoned from Thompsondale, Wayne County, Pa., and asked if we would mind hanging out a lantern as he had been through here twice already; we heard recently that he got as far as Carbondale and asked the Agent for a ticket to Eho, the Agent having never heard of Eho and not being “up” on these Cross World puzzles, gave him a ticket to Danville. We may find him there.

News Briefs: Christmas Suggestions for the Automobile: Motometer, windshield wiper—hand and automatic; cigar lighters, stop lights, hood covers, tire or tube, chains, five-gallon can of oil, Pyrene extinguisher, bumpers, horns, rubber steering wheel covers, from L. H. Sprout & Sons. ALSO Perhaps some of our readers will be glad to be reminded that a copy of Miss Blackman’s History of Susquehanna County, will make a very acceptable present for Christmas. [Copies are available at the County Historical Society, in Montrose, $40 + tax. Check out the web site for other sale items].

200 Years Ago, from the Susquehanna County Republican, Dec. 10, 1824.

WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A first-rate DISTILLER—none need apply whose knowledge of the business is not a sufficient recommendation. HENRY CLARK, Montrose.

A STRAY, came into the enclosure of the Subscriber, a few days since, two, two year old Heifers. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges and take them away. HIRAM THATCHER, Middletown.

FOR SALE, 17,000 Handsome, well burnt BRICKS; The property of Ebenezer Whitney, deceased—Apply to ORANGE WHITNEY, Ex’r, SARAH WHITNEY, Exec’x., Hopbottom.