Auburn Corners - The C. J. O’Connell general store was burned to the ground, together with its contents, on Monday afternoon. The store is one of the old landmarks of the place, having been erected by the late Hon. DeWitt C. Titman in 1881, following a fire which destroyed the building in which he and the late Principal B. E. James were conducting business. Mrs. O’Connell was in the building at the time, with her son, a boy of about 12 years. Mr. O’Connell was on business at Auburn Center, a few miles distant. When she discovered the flames, they had already communicated to the second floor, and aid summoned from nearby was powerless to save anything, including stock and household goods. Mr. O’Connell purchased the store about four years ago from E. P. Kinney, who acquired it from the late Clark E. Voss. The store is located on the corner opposite the Bunnell store and has for years been a prominent trading center. ALSO Josiah O. Fuller, a veteran of the Civil War, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Giles Seeley, near Fairdale, July 20th, aged 83 years. During the war, Mr. Fuller was a member of Co. C, 203rd Regiment, PA Volunteers, and was with his regiment when Fort Fisher fell into the hands of the Union forces, his regiment taking a leading part in the memorable battle. The deceased was for many years a resident of West Auburn. Interment was made in the Lacey Street cemetery.

Gelatt - Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Risley and daughters, Ila and Iola, and son, Charles, of Lawsville, had a narrow escape in going up the hill near the post office at this place. Mr. Risley, the driver of the car, intending to change gears, stalled the car, then backing down, tending to back on the bridge, missed it and backed over the embankment into the creek, smashing the top of the car and other parts. Mr. Risely sustained bruises about the head and one broken rib, and the rest escaped with only a few bruises. They left their car in the garage here and were taken home by Leroy Burman.

West Bridgewater - Caleb Bush, age 90, formerly of this place, died in Binghamton at the home of his daughter. Mr. Bush was the last grandchild of Caleb Bush, a Revolutionary soldier, who came to Bridgewater, from Connecticut, in 1809, and settled on the Caleb Carmalt Tract. Mr. Bush spent most of his life on the farm on which he was born. His cheerful disposition and high sense of humor made him many friends. He is buried beside his wife in the family burial place on the homestead farm.

East Bridgewater - John Decker has sold his farm to Ilko Benio, who will move to the farm from the vicinity of Scranton. This farm was formerly the James Gardner property.

Dimock Twp. - I wish to thank the many kind friends and neighbors who so generously kept my room filled with flowers, fruits and candies, during those six long weeks I was confined to my bed. Also, the kind, good barber, Albert Miller, whose friendly calls every Sunday morning, with razor and tonic, will never be forgotten. Last, but not least, the county nurse, Mrs. Sturdevant, whose calls and suggestions surely brought relief to my aching bones. HARMAN A. STONE.

Brooklyn - David I. Kinney, an aged and respected resident, passed away July 18. The funeral was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. F. Doran. Mr. Kinney was 89 years old. His health had been feeble for some time. Heart trouble and hardening of the arteries was his affliction.

Hop Bottom - The ladies of the Universalist Aid will hold a cake and apron sale at the store of Mr. Janaushek on July 25. ALSO Book Club, No. 2, was entertained by Mrs. Effie Hardy. Book Club, No. 1, at the Loomis Lake home of Mrs. E. M. Loomis, met on Thursday.

Brackney - Editor Harry Gardner, of the Tunkhannock Democrat,pays the following deserved compliment to Camp Susquehannock and its manager: “Camp Susquehannock’s team is made up of gentlemen, and the manager, ‘King’ Shafer, is one of nature’s noblemen. Tunkhannock can afford to lose to a bunch of fellows like those composing the camp, but we don’t intend to.”

Franklin Forks - The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Lilley was celebrated, with over 200 guests present. They received over $100 in gold, some silver and bills and other presents. The bride’s table was beautifully decorated. The band from Endicott was very much enjoyed.

Susquehanna - Old Home Week Celebration came to an end at midnight, last Saturday. The event was sponsored by the Erie Hose Co. to pay $8,000 indebtedness on the new auto fire truck. The Erie Band played, also dancing was enjoyed. All the booths were freely patronized and all articles were disposed of. Proceeds are not yet fully checked up. ALSO W. E. Bennett, contractor, has started work of excavating for the new Susquehanna and Lanesboro concrete road.

Thompson - The Library Book Car will be here Monday, July 27th, from 10 to 12 A. M., in front of the post office. All residents and the surrounding country may borrow a good story, some interesting biography or travel, books on farming, poetry, history, et cetera. All will be found on the shelves of the Book Car. BEULAH K. EVERLY, in charge of Book Car Service. [The Book Car, or Bookmobile, is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, in Pennsylvania, and is still in service.]

Forest City - Lew Flynn, day operator at the Erie office, is on the job again, having spent his vacation in New York city. The “Old Reliable” cannot get along without Lew. He has held down his position for about fifteen years, and is a general favorite with the patrons of the office, and all railroad men.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Gazette, July 22, 1825.

At a meeting of the citizens of Susquehanna county, held at the court house, in Montrose, pursuant to public notice given in the newspapers. It was

Resolved, That JABEZ HYDE, Jun., and Col. FREDERICK BAILEY, be appointed Delegates, to represent this county at the general convention proposed to be held at Harrisburg, the 5th of August next.

Resolved, That Isaac Post, William Jessup, and John M’Kinney, be appointed a committee of correspondence for this county, on subjects relative to internal improvements in this state.

Resolved, That a survey of the proposed canal route from Great Bend to the mouth of Tunkhannock creek, (through the waters of Martin’s and Salt Lick creeks) be procured and delivered to our delegates, previous to the meeting at Harrisburg; and the subscription papers be circulated to collect a sum sufficient to get the expense thereof.

Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the Chairman and Secretaries thereof, and published in the newspapers of this county. PUTNAM CATLIN, Chairman, ISAAC POST, L. W. Bingham, Sec’ys.

MARRIED - On the 12th inst., by Elder Davis Dimock, Mr. James D. Hill, to Miss Lucy Marsh, both of Jackson.