JUNE 1925 WEDDINGS:

The Newlin-Warriner Nuptials were attended by many, at Fernheim, on June 27th, performed by Bishop Talbot, in the garden at the summer home of the Warriner family. Miss Eloise Warriner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel D. Warriner, became the bride of William Sims Newlin, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Caverly Newlin, of “The Willows,” in Haverford, Pa. During the half hour while the guests were assembling the Gloria Trumpeters, of New York City, four young women in Greek costumes of white banded with gold—played most appropriately.

A large number of relatives and friends witnessed the marriage of Miss Margaret Meehan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Meehan, of Montrose, to Harold VanHousen, of Brooklyn, Pa, which took place in the Holy Name of Mary church on June 25, 1925. The wedding march from Lohengrin, and recessional, were played by Mrs. D. A. Watrous. Richard Meehan, cousin of the bride, sang, “Because” and “I Love You Truly.”

The home of A. C. Lowe, at Franklin Hill, was the scene of a pretty wedding on June 24th, when Miss Beulah Alma Lowe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Lowe, of Franklin, became the bride of Charles D. Armstrong, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Armstrong, of Franklin. The ceremony was performed in the presence of the immediate families of both principals by Rev. L. E. Sanford, of Montrose. After luncheon, Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong left mid showers of old shoes and rice for an auto trip through the eastern states.

Rupert Grant and Miss Maria Tompkins were recently united in marriage. Many of their Harford friends tend congratulations and best wishes.

One of the prettiest weddings took place on June 24th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Titman, of Dimock, when their only daughter, Miss Dorothy Sheldon Titman, was united in marriage with Warren Paul Blancher, also of Dimock. The rooms throughout the house were beautifully decorated with laurel, ferns, evergreens and roses. The bride, a graduate of Dimock High School and Bloomsburg Normal, has been teaching in the Dimock Vocational school and is one of the town’s most popular young ladies. The bridegroom, who has taken a dairy course at Cornell, has worked for the Janssen Dairy Co. for several years, and is now dairy inspector for that firm.

Montrose & Rochester, NY - Bela Jones Cruser, 84 years old, died on June 26, 1925, at the home of his daughter, in Rochester, NY. Mr. Cruser, a past adjutant of Pierce Post, G. A. R., was the last surviving member, in New York state, of the United States Signal Corps in the Civil War. He was born in Montrose, in 1840, and took an active part in some of the decisive battles of the Civil War. At the battle of Winchester, he was close to General Sheridan when the general completed his famous ride on horseback. He was also with General Hunter in his Carolina raids and also fought at Bull Run and Lookout Mountain. He and Henry L. Beach, neighbor boys near Jones Lake [now Lake Montrose], enlisted and remained together in the army for some time. Besides his wife, one son and a daughter, he is survived by a brother, William C. Cruser, Montrose.

Elk Lake - Montrose Troop No. 2, Boy Scouts of America, will have their camp at Elk Lake the week of August 24 to August 31. The camp will be in charge of Scoutmaster Gilbert Seely and Ass’t. Scoutmasters Robert Wood and Norman Hinds.

Auburn Twp. - Ye Olde Fashioned July 4th will be celebrated by the St. Bonaventure congregation at Auburn Place. Plenty of chicken, served hot, with lots of etc. It is the only time, the only place, the only where, that you can enjoy yourself in the good old days ”use to was” fashion. Come and bring a friend for good old times’ sake. Dinner 50 cents. Can’t be equalled for quality, quantity and price.

Lawton - Cristie Curran is having electric lights installed in his home.

Hallstead/Susquehanna - The evil results of “hogging the road” was illustrated between Hallstead and Susquehanna, at 7 o’clock, Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Rice, of Scranton, were passing a car on the narrow road, and to avoid being hit pulled out into the ditch. The bank gave way and their car rolled over several times, down the embankment, landing in three feet of water. The occupants of the car suffered only slight injuries, but were unnerved by the frightful experience, The driver who caused the accident, passed on heedless of the damage he had caused. A wrecker from Susquehanna got the machine back on the road, Monday morning.

Hop Bottom - The following members of Co. G, 13th Regt., N. G. P., who served in the Spanish-American War, attended the funeral of a comrade, Walter Smith, at this place: Capt. R. J. McCausland, Lieut. J. C. Harrington, Sergt. B. W. Clark, Corp. C. L. VanScoten and Private F. B. Miller.

Montrose Bible Conference: Mrs. R. A, Torrey and daughter, Miss Edith Torrey, of Los Angeles, are at Torrey Lodge. Mrs. Torrey’s grandson, Linwood Wiggs, of Atlanta, Ga., is expected next week and will act as custodian of the tabernacle during the conference.

Friendsville - The outing of St. Francis Xavier’s Church, will take place on Saturday, July 4, 1925, Rev. T. C. Whyte, Pastor. A chicken dinner and supper will be served. Dancing from 3 to 6 in the afternoon, and 7:30 to 11:45 in the evening. Roper’s Orchestra, of Endicott, N Y., will furnish the dance music.

Forest City - This community was shocked to learn of the death of George Westgate, Sr., one of the best known and highly regarded residents. Deceased was born in Clifford township on Sept. 22, 1859, the son of Sylvenus and Huldah Webster Westgate. He was united in marriage to Miss Lillian Spoor. In 1884 they moved to Forest City. It was a mere logging camp at that time and he saw the town grow from the wilderness to a flourishing town. He is survived by his wife and three sons and two daughters. Interment was made in the Uniondale Cemetery.

News Brief: Thirty-cent gasoline is being predicted. If it comes it will reach the highest point since the war.

“200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette and the Susquehanna County Independent, July 1, 1825.

JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE - At the Montrose Druggist store, opposite the Silver Lake Bank, a fresh supply of Anderson’s Cough Drops, Oranges, Lemons, Sugar Candy and Cucumber Seeds.

A DESPERATE CHOICE - A young man by the name of S. Lycomb, shot himself at Bloomfield, Maine, the 19th ult. He was to have been married on the following Sunday. We think he might have tried the latter alternative at least for a short time.

DIED - In Tunkhannock, Luzerne Co., on Monday the 27th ult., Mrs. Joana Avery, consort of Elijah Avery.

FOR SALE. The subscriber has some of Wilcox’s first rate, two horse WAGONS, which he will dispose of, on reasonable terms, for ready pay. NEAT STOCK will be received in payment at a fair price. DANIEL CURTIS.