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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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