Montrose - Packed House at Violinists’ Convention: An audience which packed the Warner Memorial Hall, taxing its capacity of 800 seats, with many glad to secure standing room, listened to a thoroughly enjoyable concert in connection with the “Old Fiddlers’ Contest.” It was, without doubt, one of the most interesting and appreciated concerts ever given in the county. Fourteen “old-time fiddlers” took part in the contest. Jehile Kirkhuff, of Rush township, winning the first prize, of $10, and E. B. Birdsall, of Friendsville, the second prize. In the contest each contestant played two selections. The contestants were: J. B. Kirkhuff, Charles Anderson, Rush; W. J. Stanley, Choconut; Earl Conklin, Brackney; Clarence Pratt, Lenox; Miss Irene VanCott, E. S Smith, New Milford; E. B. Birdsall, Friendsville; S. Snell, Forest Lake; C. L. Tewksbury, Brooklyn; A. H. Mead, Harford; Henry Button, S. Montrose; Arthur Freeman, Montrose. The playing of Charles Anderson on a “cigar box fiddle,” from which he got some real music, the dancing of Messrs. Bryden and Wilcox, and the duet by I. W. Oakley and J. Wesley Gavitt, were deeply appreciated. ALSO Fred Avery is driving a Star Six coupster, purchased from Bert M. Brown, Star dealer. Barry Searle, Sr., is also driving a new Star Four coupster.

Hallstead - Marcel Denney, while motoring on the Steam Hollow road, a few days ago, caught a large rattlesnake in the road which measured five feet, ten inches, and had fifteen rattles. He used a crotched stick to catch the snake, put a rope around its neck, tied it to the running board, and brought it into Hallstead. He intends to present it to Ross Park, Binghamton. Mr. Denney had the snake on exhibition for a short time, near Gows’ Garage.

Susquehanna - The Hornell shops and the Susquehanna shops have been placed on a five-day a week schedule until further notice.

Gibson - Electric lights have been installed in the M. E. church. ALSO Edwin Senior, a life long resident of this place, died on June 4, aged 76 years. Mr. Senior came to Gibson 75 years ago, from Connecticut. He was a charter member of the Gibson Star Grange. He has left to mourn his death his wife, two daughters, Bessie and Mary, and three grandchildren. Interment in the Gibson cemetery.

Roosevelt Highway - The new concrete highway between Browntown mountain and Meshoppen, on the Roosevelt Highway, has been completed and it is expected to be open for traffic by the 4th of July. This will make a beautiful drive over paved roads via Clark’s Summit, Lake Winona, Tunkhannock, Wyalusing to Montrose.

Clifford - Hiram Rivenburg and Emery Green, who had slight operations in the Emergency Hospital, a week ago, are doing nicely. ALSO Stanley Slocum is home from Lewisburg, where he has been attending Bucknell University.

Franklin Hill - The Franklin Hill Old Home Coming picnic will be held at the Franklin Hill church, June 24, 1926. Stunts, games, etc., will be a special feature. Each family please bring sandwiches, and two other articles of food. Also cups and silver for the family. Mrs. E. W. Melhuish, President and Mrs. Harry W. Williams, Sec’y.

Jackson - Married, at the home of the groom’s parents, at North Jackson, on Thursday, June 10, Raymond Page, of Jackson, and Miss Pearl Ainey, of Montrose, by the Rev. Renville, of Susquehanna. Only the immediate relatives of the family were present. Delicious refreshments were served, after which the happy couple left for the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. E. S. Jansen, of High Falls, NY.

Forest City - A pretty wedding was solemnized at St. John’s Greek Catholic church, when Miss Helen Korshnak, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Korshnak, became the bride of Joseph Warhola. Rev. T. M. Volley performed the ceremony in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives. ALSO The Crusaders S. S. class met at the home of Fred Linder on June 3. Mrs. A. Pentecost continued reading “Pilgrim’s Progress.” Dainty refreshments were served.

Uniondale - Daddy Douglas is constructing a band stand east of Dad’s restaurant. He expects to entertain the public with band music during the summer. ALSO Earl Payne has purchased a new master six Buick Coach. The best is none too good for Earl, who believes in stepping high.

News Brief: The political pot is seething in Bradford county, already, and before the Ides of November it is expected the candidates will be severely “burned.” A movement has been started to form a third party to defeat Hon. Frank N. Moore, Republican candidate for the Legislature. A coalition movement is being attempted by the Republican organization with the Democrats, which calls for the withdrawal of the present Democratic candidate and the putting forward of a Republican who can “lick Moore.” Moore has always been an “independent” and is the spokesman in Bradford of Governor Pinchot. It was he who persuaded the governor to upset all state road precedents and permit the construction of a cheaper type of road, in that county. This brought about the break between Pinchot and Paul D. Wright, secretary of the highway commission.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Register, June 16, 1826.

MARRIED. On Thursday, the 6th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Richardson, Mr. John Pastena, to Miss Sally Meriman—all of Lawsville. ALSO MARRIED: On the 8th inst., by Elder Davis Dimock, Mr. Henry Shelp, to Miss Betsy Maine, both of Bridgewater.

THE SUSQUEHANNA TROOP are requested to parade at Head Quarters on the 4th of July next, at 9 o’clock in the morning, properly equipped, to join in the celebration of the day. S. HODGDON, Capt. June 15, 1826.

CALL AND SEE. W. Hayden has a good assortment of SADDLES, BRIDLES, HARNESS, AND TRUNKS, &c. which he will dispose of for Neat Stock, Horses, Maple Sugar, &c. New Milford, May 10, 1826. N. B. Those wanting Military work can be accommodated before the next training.

DRUGS, DYESTUFFS, PAINTS, &C. The subscriber having just purchased the MONTROSE DRUGGIST STORE, lately owned by James Catlin, would inform the public that he has removed the same to his shop on Turnpike Street, where he intends to continue and extend the business so far as may be necessary to answer the demand in that line. The best of articles will be kept, and afforded to customers on as good terms as else where in the country. ASA HARTSHORN.

MILLINERY & MANTUA-MAKING. MARY WEST respectfully informs the public, that she has commenced MILLINERY and MANTUA-MAKING, at the house of Mr. Jonathan West, on the Owego turnpike, where she intends keeping an assortment of fashionable Fancy Goods. ALSO—Leghorn and Straw Bonnets cleaned and repaired. Bridgewater, June 12, 1826.