Burns Lyon Murder Trial: District Attorney Little made a motion in court, before Judge A. B. Smith, that the cases against Michael Bosak, Michael Turano and Clarence Eagen be dropped and the prisoners, who are now in jail charged with complicity in the murder of Burns Lyon, Uniondale cattle buyer, be released from custody. The D. A. gives lack of strong evidence as his reason.

Springville - The Springville National Bank had a narrow escape from being destroyed, when fire broke out from the flues leading from the furnace and damaged the structure to the extent of upwards of $1,500. The fire was discovered at about 9:15 p.m., Tuesday, and as there were a large number of men attending the services in the Methodist church, nearby, prompt aid was rendered by throwing water and snow on the blaze and with the aid of hand fire extinguishers, there being no organized fire protection. The flames were prevented from burning through the roof, but the interior was badly damaged by fire and smoke.

Montrose - Mrs. Regis Dolan fell, Tuesday evening, while walking on Public avenue, breaking a bone in her wrist. A local surgeon reduced the fracture. Mrs. Dolan refused an anesthetic so as not to prevent her attendance at a dinner engagement. ALSO Owing to mild cases of scarlet fever having developed in the high school, two pupils being ill, the assembly room and eighth grade room were fumigated, the pupils in those rooms being excused for the day.

Jackson - The home of Geo. E. Pease, Jr. was completely destroyed by fire and very little of the furnishings were saved. Mr. & Mrs. Pease quickly aroused their two small children and made frantic attempts to save whatever they could, but the fire gained such rapid headway that their efforts were almost futile. Neighbors for miles around responded to the call of distress, but on account of the condition of the roads arrived too late to do much good. The house was built many years ago and was a well-known landmark. It had been in Mr Pease’s family for several generations, first owned by Mr. Pease’s grandfather Powers. ALSO Geo. V. Larrabee, of North Jackson, is nearing the 80 mark and is hale and hearty. He says he owes his good health to mainly one thing—walking. During the many years he worked for the different county newspapers he walked hundreds of miles, canvassing for subscriptions and job work. He never bothered with horse or automobile. In this day, when everybody rides, we are getting away from the old-fashioned art of walking, one of the finest exercises for anyone.

Brooklyn - Chas. F. Richards is having his house wired for electricity. The lights are also being placed in the High School building.

Gibson - The little home of Harry Hand was discovered to be on fire a few days ago, but by prompt help of the school children it was extinguished before much damage was done.

Susquehanna - The Erie shops, here, closed on January 15, remaining idle until February 1. They are closed indefinitely at Hornell. ALSO Susquehanna Night Business School opened January 14, in the High School building, under the direction of Miss Wharton, principal of the day business school. A full business course will be given, including shorthand, typewriting and book keeping. The fee is $1.00 per week and about 30 are now enrolled.

Hop Bottom - On Saturday evening the junior class, chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Wood, enjoyed an old fashioned sleigh ride to Nicholson, where they attended the movies.

Lawton - Last Saturday, as the seniors of Rush high school were on their way to Laceyville to give their play, a Ford car, in which five of the class were riding, broke a rear axle and became unmanageable. It lunged to the opposite side of the road where it landed against a concrete “header.” All the occupants escaped uninjured. The Ford was badly damaged. They were picked up by the other car and went on to Laceyville, where they gave their play.

Middletown - On Saturday the members of the Wolf Road Telephone Co. met at Flynn for the regular annual meeting. It was unanimously decided that an assessment of $4.00 be levied against each member, the same to be applied to a thorough overhauling of the line, which is greatly in need of repairs. Officers elected were, John Maloney, president; Lee M. Conboy, secretary; Francis Murphy, treasurer; Thomas Guiton and Martin Curley, collectors.

Brooklyn - Earl P. Tiffany went to Scranton and played some “Old Time Dance Music” for radio station WQAN, on the celebration of their third birthday.

East Rush - The heavy snow of Friday night is making the farmers of this section rejoice, as they can draw their logs to mill, and hay to the station, much more easily than on wagons.

Uniondale - Walter Lyon is busy delivering stove wood in town. Coal is getting to be a mighty scarce article and the people in this community are turning to wood.

Little Meadows - A comedy drama, “The Neighbors” was well given by the dramatic club of St. Thomas’ Church. The members of the cast were: Mrs. John Bergin, Mrs. James Hickey, Miss Kathleen Coleman, James Purtell, Mrs. F. Fitzmartin, Miss Gertrude Murphy and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lynch.

News Brief: Owners of gas stations in the county are being checked up by William Minkler, of the auditor general’s office, because of their failure to make payment to the state for the two cents gasoline tax. Last year many of the dealers were compelled to pay a penalty.

200 Years Ago from The Register, Montrose, Pa., January 20, 1826.

TO NANCY GATES. TAKE NOTICE that John Gates, your husband, has filed his petition and libel against you, for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that an alias subpoena has issued, and was returned non est inventus, to Dec. Term last past. You are therefore, hereby notified, that you be and appear before the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the county of Susquehanna, to be held at Montrose, on the fifth Monday of January next, then and there to show cause (if any you have) why the said petition and libel of the said John Gates, should not be granted and his bonds of matrimony with you be dissolved. SAM’L GREGORY, Sh’ff. Sheriff’s office, Montrose, Dec. 26th, 1825.

NOTICE, IS HEREBY GIVEN, to the inhabitants of the township of Bridgewater, that a meeting of the Schoolmen will be held at the house of John Buckingam, on Monday the 23d of January, at 10 o’clock A.M., for the purpose of making out and correcting, a list of poor children, for the current year, at which time and place persons interested will please attend. BELA JONES, BENJ. LATHROP, SAMUEL WARNER. SCHOOLMEN.

WANTED. THE subscriber wants to hire by the year, two able bodied, active YOUNG MEN, who can come well recommended. For further particulars apply to himself, at his farm.

C. F. A. VOLZ. January 13.