New Milford – Joseph Kenneth Pressman, 8-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clement Pressman, died in the Moore-Overton Hospital, Binghamton, Friday night. The youth was fatally injured while coasting near his home on the preceding Monday morning. A sled on which he was riding broke under him, and a portion of the runner gashed him severely in the abdomen. Surgeons and physicians did all possible to save the boy’s life, but gangrene and other complications prevented them from making a successful combat into the disease. His father is superintendent of the New Milford silk mill. Besides his parents he is survived by five bothers and five sisters. Interment was in St. Patrick’s cemetery, Olyphant.

Heart Lake – Friends of George Allen made him a wood-bee on Dec. 26 and 27. Those drawing wood were Charles Hill, Guy Bayless, Glen Mead, Martin VanHousen and Clarence Allen. They buzzed a nice supply for which Mr. Allen is very grateful.

Harford – The Methodist Church will present a sermon, “Spiritual Radio, or Listening In” at the 10:30 service.

Brookdale – Lester Chaffee and Erwin Roe, of Rhiney Creek, have each had a radio installed in their homes recently. ALSO Paul Shoemaker and Catherine Mosser, who have been spending their vacation at their homes here, are to leave for their school at Allentown, Monday.

Hop Bottom – The pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Yeomans was the scene of a joyous occasion when over 75 invited guests, who had wended their way over the heavily snow-laden hill, were present to greet Homer Yeomans and bride [formerly Edna Saunders], upon their arrival home from their wedding trip. The evening was spent in the usual manner of such affairs, with plenty of music to make everyone happy. Delicious refreshments were served, after which the guests departed leaving many gifts, including silver, glass, china, linen, paintings and money, with a check for $50 from the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Saunders.

Forest City – A sad accident occurred at the Clinton Colliery, Vandling, resulting in the death of Charles Wood, of Forest City, and seriously wounding his laborer, Adam Mozelewski, also of Forest City. A large section of the roof of the chamber in which they were working fell without warning, burying them under a large amount of debris. It was with great difficulty that the rescue party succeeded in the liberation of the unfortunate men. They were rushed to Emergency Hospital, Carbondale, where Wood passed away. Mozeleski is in serious condition.

Dimock – While enjoying a little wrestling bout with Ceylon Ely, on Friday, Raymond Randall had his shoulder broken during what is called a “half Nelson hold.” This will handicap Raymond for some time.

South Gibson – There were no preaching services at the church on Sunday last on account of the illness of our pastor, Rev. S. D. Clark.

Forest Lake – Rev. J. Frank Warner, a native of this place, died in California last Saturday. He entered the ministry in 1871 and one of his first pastorates was at Thompson, this county. He also served at West Nicholson, Waymart, Sterling, Marathon, Killawog, New Milford, Oswego, Tunkhannock and Sayre.

Susquehanna – Christmas passed off quietly in this place. A Community Tree was enjoyed on Main street, with music by the Erie Band, singing by the choirs of the churches and the school pupils, remarks by Burgess Condon, Rev. D. J. Bustin and treats for about 1000 children by the local Elks, were features of the evening. ALSO Miss Helen Reddon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reddon, took the black veil in the Immaculate Heart Order. She will be known as Sister Helen Marie.

Great Bend – A barn on the Albert Snedaker farm, on the Windsor road, was destroyed by fire last Friday. Richard Slater occupies the place, and it is alleged that the carelessness of his children caused the fire. The building contained about nine tons of hay, which belonged to Gus Dobson. The building was owned by Mrs. A. L. Snedaker. Authorities will make an investigation as to the cause of the fire.

Crystal Lake – Leander Lee, State road foreman, of Clifford, was here Monday and shoveled the road from the Lake to Forest City. It is a pleasure to see Mr. Lee and his men work. They give a fair day’s work, for a day’s wages. ALSO The patrons of R. D. #1, were pleased to see Ben, the genial and efficient mail man, give a wonderful exhibition of skill with a “Ford Car” through snow drifts, over ditches, stone walls, and wire fences, in a effort to perform his duty.

Uniondale - Two lads from Clifford township shot up a signal lantern on the O. & W. railroad a few days ago. They paid $7.50 for the sport. Rather costly, but it may teach them a lesson.

Exchange Hotel Fire: As reported last week, the Exchange Hotel, South Main Street, Montrose, was destroyed by fire. The building was erected about 1812 and was originally known as the Farmers’ Hotel, a dollar-a-day house. As reported in Peck’s Centennial history: “After Luther Catlin purchased the I. P. Foster tannery, his son-in-law, S. F. Keeler, converted the old Foster and Raynsford shoe and leather store into a hotel.” Miss Blackman’s history reads as follows” “Isaac P. Foster, the first tanner and currier in the place, came from South Hampton, L. I., in 1811, and erected first the house afterwards occupied by B. T. Case, Esq., but soon after the old Keeler Hotel, and prepared his tan yard just back of it. The basement or cellar of this was the first place of confinement for breakers of the public peace.” The present owner, John J. Burke, plans to rebuild on the site. It should be noted that the fire was confined to this building alone. A narrow alleyway separated the hotel from the farm implement building and lumber sheds of Homer G. Lake.

“Two Hundred Years Ago” from the Susquehanna Republican, Jan. 7, 1825.

BOROUGH ORDINANCE. Be it ordained by the Town-Council of the Borough of Montrose—that, from and after the 25th day of December, one thousand eight hundred and twenty four, if any person or persons shall place or leave any wood, bark, coals, rails, boards, timber, lumber, fences, carts, wagons, coaches, sleds, hacks, ploughs, harrows, or other goods and chattels—or any other obstruction whatever, on any of the streets, avenues, lanes, alleys or public lands, within said borough for the space of twenty four hours, he, she, or they shall forfeit and pay the sum of five dollars to be recovered for the use of the said corporation. Passed Dec. 17th, 1824. Samuel Hodgdon, President of Town Council. Attest—Asa Dimock, Jr. Montrose, 16 Dec. 1824.

ALSO: THE SUSQUEHANNA TROOP and BRIDGEWATER YEOMANRY GUARDS, Will parade in front of the Court House on Thursday the 13th day of January next, at 9 o’clock A.M. armed and equipped. The MONTROSE ARTILLARY are requested to attend at the same time and place. WM. JESSUP, COL. .