Forest City - Twenty-two graduates pass from our school. The Valedictory was given by Regina O’Boyle, entitled “My Ideal Townsman,” in which she clearly defined true citizenship, the duties of the American citizen. The Salutatorian address was made by Helen Lynch, titled “Co-operation of Teachers and Parents,” and it was admirably presented. The Walker medal was presented to Helen Lynch for excellent work in Latin and another medal to Frances Gilonsky for efficiency in Roman Mythology.

Great Bend/Hallstead - The State of Pennsylvania will rebuild the bridge across the Susquehanna River. It is estimated that the proposed bridge will cost $300,000. It is expected that the plans will be prepared and bids asked within a few days.

Springville - The wide-awake people of the village of Springville have been conspicuous for their work along civic betterment lines for a long time. Having thus realized the benefits of co-ordinate effort an association, known as the Springville Promoting Club, was formed for the purpose of securing better roads, particularly a hard-surfaced road to connect the town with Montrose and Tunkhannock. A meeting of the club was held and attended by people from Tunkhannock and Montrose and other places. A fine repast was served by the ladies which was heartily enjoyed. The club’s president, Chas. W. Lee, presided.

Dimock - Harmon (Harmey) Stone, former county commissioner, was seriously injured when he fell from the barn roof on his son-in-law, Robert Allen’s, farm. He fell 12 feet to the roof of an adjoining barn, falling from this roof to the ground, landing in a pile of stone, a fall covering 42 ft. Drs. Gardner and Birchard were called and latest reports indicate his recovery, although in much pain.

Hallstead - The first drowning accident in this region claimed George Wilmot, Jr., 10 years old, as a victim The youngster went to a watery death in the river, about a mile from his home, while his parents stood by helplessly. The family took their lunch and stopped along the river to eat, while the boy and his companions bathed. They did not immediately notice that the boy had disappeared. and an alarm was given, but it took them nearly a half hour to locate the body. It is believed he had been stricken with cramps.

Jackson - The Baptist church is a 100 years old. Special exercises were held in the church on May 29, to mark the event. The new memorial windows were dedicated and a history of the church read. Many years ago the great grand-mother of a church member attended this church with her parents. They traveled several miles every Sunday to church. Folks for miles around went to church here and packed it to the doors. They brought their dinners and remained for two long preaching services, one in the forenoon and one in the afternoon. The sermons were long, sometimes taking more than an hour. Automobiles were unknown in those days and it took practically all day to go to church.

Pleasant Valley, Auburn Twp. - We are having extremely hot weather. Every day last week the thermometer registered above 90 degrees in the shade. Thursday it registered up to 96 degrees. Quite a change from the week before, which was very cold, with snow on the ground the morning of May 25.

West Brooklyn - A surprise party was given Mrs. Caroline Yeomans at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Jagger. About 25 relatives and friends were present, the occasion being her 76th birthday. As a token of her remembrance she was presented with a large electric lamp.

Gibson - H. H. Whitney advertises a big public sale of cattle and farm machinery and equipment, to be held on his farm. Mr. Whitey plans to discontinue farming.

Montrose - The regular monthly meeting of the United Fire Co. was held in the parlors of the fire hall, with President Jas. F. Scott in the chair. A committee was formed to investigate the cost of a suitable fire engine for the borough. The firemen also accepted an invitation to parade at Susquehanna’s “Old Home Week.”

Ararat - Leroy French, of Thompson, an extra operator at the Ararat station, was struck by a bolt of lightning, which came over the wire while on duty. He was stunned and a gash made in his chest, but he stuck to his post until relieved by the operator on the next trick.

Lanesboro - W. E. Bennett, of Lanesboro, was the low bidder on the Susquehanna-Lanesboro State road It is probable that he will be awarded the contract by the State highway department.

Lenox - On the night of June 1st a severe thunderstorm visited our community The lightning struck the home of James M. Jeffers twice, doing some funny pranks, but light damage. It soldered some aluminum dishes together, broke several earthen dishes, tore the bottom from a baking powder can and made a general mixture of the spices in the housewife’s cupboard. It tore some plaster from the kitchen walls, but did not do any extensive damage. Lightning also struck the rods on Will G. Bennett’s house, but followed the ground wire into the ground. One of the large elm trees on Ed. Brundage’s lawn was struck. Lynn Jerauld had two cows killed and Fred Tanner one.

Harford - Moore than 10,000 people attended the Ku Klux Klan celebration on the Harford Fair grounds on Saturday. The Binghamton Band furnished the music and some interesting addresses were given by the Klan speakers. The fire works display was fine and a more pretty sight was never witnessed than the large letters “K. K. K., 100 per cent,” which illuminated the grounds. Two large crosses were burned. Gate receipts in the evening were more than $2,500.

Clifford - We are very glad to see the work begun on our new State road through our village and hope that the good work will be pushed along to its greatest capacity, as we are very anxious for the much needed new road.

“200 Years Ago” from the Susquehanna County Republicanand the Montrose Gazette, June 10, 1825.

$10 REWARD.  Ran away from the subscriber on the 28th day of May last, an indented apprentice boy in the Blacksmithing business, by the name of JAMES HARKINS, aged nineteen years, about middling size, and dark complexion. All persons are hereby forbid harboring, trusting or employing the said apprentice, under penalty of the law. Any person who will take up said apprentice and secure him in the jail of Susquehanna county, shall receive the above reward, but no charges paid. DAVID POST, Montrose, June 2, 1825.

BOSWORTH’S Superfine Wheat FLOUR, kept constantly for sale by M. CURTIS. ALSO Reed’s MUSICAL MONITOR, arranged and systematized by W. J. Edson.