PATRIOTIC SERVICE: By request of the patriotic societies of the community, a Patriotic Religious Service, in commemoration of the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, will be held at the Baptist church next Sunday evening, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. Rev. L. B. Bryden will preach a special sermon appropriate to the occasion. It will be a union service and all people of the town are cordially invited, especially members of the G. A. R., Daughters and Sons of Veterans, D. A. R., Spanish-American War veterans and American Legion, who are asked to march in a body to the church where special seating will be reserved for them.

Montrose - The White Bus Line got its first bus through from Binghamton, on Saturday, following the recent heavy snowfall. The bus from Wyalusing to Montrose made its first trip. The state highway snow plows were out and cleared the snow from the routes, so that motor traffic is again possible. The Lackawanna Trail is open its entire length now.

Elk Lake - The funeral of Chas. Stedman, aged 75, of Elk Lake, was held at his late home, Feb. 12. Mr. Stedman was widely known, as he had resided in Elk Lake township the greater part of his life. He was active in grange and all community affairs. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Iva Melhuish, of Norristown, Pa., and a son, Claude, of Elk Lake. ALSO Miss Grace Smith and Frank Arnold, both of Elk Lake, were married Feb. 16, by Rev. F. E. Cholerton, at the parsonage in Dimock. The bride is a daughter of the late E. B. Smith and a graduate of Montrose High School. They will reside at Elk Lake.

Franklin Forks - Dr. C. W. Caterson, a former well known physician here, now located in Endicott, NY, has for several months been working on a machine for removing snow from highways, and has developed it to a point where it is found to be a very practical and efficient piece of road equipment. It is of the rotary type, and cleans snow from the roadway, depositing the snow well out of the way of traffic. There will be unlimited demand for such road equipment, as demonstrated within the past two weeks.

Springville - Lloyd Bush speaks very favorably of the passenger service, rendered by the Lehigh Valley (railroad), with the gasoline-propelled passenger coach in operation between Tunkhannock and Montrose.

New Milford - A crowd of young people from here enjoyed a sleigh ride party to the Valley View Inn, on the Trail, Saturday night.

Rush - A number of men were called out Sunday to shovel snow on the concrete road.

Forest City - The miners’ strike, lasting nearly six months, has come to an end. Work has resumed at the old wage but provision is made for periodic adjustment of the wage scale and for the settlement of any disputes concerning wage rates, during the term of the contract, without a strike.

Brooklyn - The Girl Scouts will hold a celebration in honor of George Washington in the basement of the Universalist church, Feb. 19. A most interesting program has been prepared, including games, music and pictures, on the life of Washington.

Gelatt - Mrs. Bowell’s house caught fire on Tuesday evening, from an overheated stovepipe. But for the quick work of Arthur Manzer, who lives across the road, the house would probably have burned. Alarm was given over the telephone and neighbors soon arrived. ALSO Rev. Paul Gelatt and wife, of Jackson, invited the school children from here to their home. They went in sleigh loads and reported a fine time.

Lenoxville - People from this vicinity were shocked to hear of the sudden death of Mrs. Frank Burdick, of Gunn Hill. She was ill only a short time with pneumonia.

Clifford - Several sleigh loads of people, from Carbondale, were entertained at Hotel Clifford, Friday night. ALSO A Martha Washington supper will be held, Feb. 22nd, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Horton.

Herrick Center - A party of surveyors are staying at P. H. Flynn’s and working on this end of the route of the new road, which is to be built from Forest City, north, in the spring.

Around Elk Mountain - Those who like a change of things are getting it this month through the weatherman. Mercury ranges anywhere from 30 above to 18 and 20 below, with a little sunshine shower, snow, wind, and drifts. Not many autos are seen on the roads around here. The “old-reliable” (the horse) is brought into importance once more. ALSO The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, aged 86, occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. E. Bennett. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Sarah Griffiths, of Seattle; Mrs. E. A. Reynolds, of Uniondale; T. D and O. C. Jones, of Welsh Hill; David Jones, of Reno, Nev.; and Mrs. W. E. Bennett. Also one sister, Mrs. John Harris, of Welsh Hill.

News Brief: The WEAF broadcasting station announcer, in a brief talk, said that the greatest sensation in New York, for years, was caused by a horse and cutter passing up Broadway. One hadn’t been seen there for years and it created a big sensation. He said that next summer, if he wanted to create a real sensation, he would get a loaded hay wagon to pass up the street and everything would stop.

More Names from the Revolutionary War Veterans Honor Roll: MOSES CHAMBERLIN - Pioneer settler of Gibson Township. Died there February. 14, 1832, aged 82 years. Abagail, his wife, died April 14, 1840, aged 77. Buried in Union Hill cemetery. Grave marked by D. A. R. Native of Litchfield Co., Conn. While a Revolutionary soldier he kept a diary that was published in Montrose Register in 1832. DR. ROBERT CHANDLER - Pensioner. Rank of private in Connecticut Continental lines. Pension granted under Act of May, 1818. Buried in Gibson village cemetery. No tombstone. Grave marked by D. A. R. Probate records give year of 1831 as date of settlement of estate. Wife named Rhoda. Children: Charles, George, Ezra, Henry, John, Thomas, Abagail, Polly and Betsey. He was first postmaster in township. His son, Charles, lived and died in Jackson; George and Ezra went west. Henry lived in Thompson; Thomas in Herrick, and John in Deposit, N. Y. Abagail married Oney Sweet. Polly married Moses Chamberlin, and Betsey married Henry Perry.

200 Years Ago, from the Register, Montrose, Pa., February 17, 1826.

NOTICE. Whereas my wife, Amanda, has left me, I do hereby forbid all persons of harboring or trusting her on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting, after this date, as witness my hand. WILLIAM JOHNSON. Clifford, Jan. 30, 1826.

NOTICE. The partnership heretofore existing between Keeler & Moody, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to said firm are requested to settle the same with Stephen Keeler, and all persons having any demand are requested to present them to him for payment. The Tanning, Currying and Shoe-Making business will hereafter be continued under the firm of Catlin and Keeler, who will be grateful for all favors in their line. S. F. KEELER, LEWIS MOODY. Montrose, Dec.12th, 1825.