Brooklyn - The Girl Scout camp will open on June 22. Numerous improvements have been made on the grounds and several new buildings are in the process of construction.

New Milford - Jack Hallock has opened his service and gas station at the intersection of the Heart Lake road. A restaurant is run in connection with the service station.

South Gibson - Merchant F. F. McNamara is just completing one of the finest modern homes to be found in the county. Mr. McNamara, who also deals in lumber, has for some years been selecting some of the finest maple, oak and apple lumber, which is used in the interior woodwork. Deep, extensive porches, a sun parlor, breakfast alcove, basement laundry with chutes leading into it, a dumb waiter, open stairway, and the most modern plumbing and lighting fixtures obtainable, are some of the conveniences adapted to this beautiful home.

Alford - A Chandler sedan skidded on the Lackawanna Trail, near Alford, Friday afternoon. The front wheels were cleaned to the hubs and the fenders on the left side sheared off, while the top, on which it landed, was wrenched off to the tonneau. It lay upside down when Constable Chas. Culver, of New Milford, investigated the wreck. In the car were five kegs of alleged beer, the rear seat and one of the front seats having been removed to accommodate the cargo. And the driver? He told those attracted to the scene that he would go get a garagemen. A passing motorist offered to take him along. He went—and never came back. The booze was brought to the court house for close confinement by one of Jack Hallock’s trucks.

Forest City - Our want column is growing steadily because it fills a want in itself. It is a satisfactory manner of telling the public what you want it to know, and only one cent a word for results. ALSO A baby clinic will be held in the borough building the first Thursday in July. The State nurse and a physician will be in attendance. Mothers with ailing children are urged to attend.

Montrose - The dedication of Dessauer Hall in the Masonic Temple, Church St., was one of the most enjoyable social events of recent years. For some months the second floor of the Masonic Temple has been undergoing a reconstruction. A large lodge room has been provided on this floor, suitable as well for dancing, and a ladies’ lounging room, billiard parlor, butler’s pantry and kitchen have also been added. While the lodge room was primarily provided as quarters for the Order of the Eastern Star chapter, it will also be used by other orders. The designation of the large lodge room on this floor, as Dessauer Hall, is also a happy appellation. It links the name of two of its most active and earnest Masonic members with the life of the organization for generations to come. M. S. Dessauer and his son, S. M. Dessauer, have been untiring in working for the welfare of the blue lodge and chapter.

Bridgewater Twp. - Dr. Hunter Scarlett, of Philadelphia, has purchased one of the small buildings on the former Bert Sprout farm, and will convert it into a summer cottage. This farm was acquired last year by the Montrose County Club, a portion of which is being converted into a golf course.

Pike County - W. A. Welliver, while in this place a short time ago, visiting Camp Montrose, said that while walking in the neighborhood his eye caught the word, “Montrose” on a plow, standing near a farmer’s barn. He was immediately interested and on examination discovered it was a product of the Montrose Agricultural Works. This plow had been in use for upwards of 40 years, having been made by the Sayre Brothers, who ran a foundry here in the 70’s and early 80’s. It shows the kind of machinery they put out to stand the test of time as this one has done.

Jackson - A concert and ice cram social will be held at the I. O. O. F. Hall, July 2nd. An 8-piece orchestra from Montrose will provide the music. All the latest pieces will be played, besides classical music. Several solos and duets will be rendered. A good time is promised to everyone. An admission of 25 cents will be charged at the door. Ice cream will be served for 10 cents a dish.

Springville - Miss Elizabeth Button returned from Bloomsburg normal for the summer.

Pleasant Valley, Auburn Twp. - Mrs. Effie Pierson’s brooder house burned, Sunday morning, with about 100 chickens. The brooder was heated by an oil lamp and it is supposed the lamp exploded.

Susquehanna - John J. McGinty and Miss Margaret Burns, prominent Susquehanna people, were married in St. Teresa’s church, Buffalo, on June 23, 1925. Following a visit in Washington, Atlantic City and New York, they will sail on a European tour. Mr. McGinty is owner of the Oakland block in Susquehanna and is one of the town’s leading citizens. His bride, for several years, has been a clerk in Frank Curran’s grocery store.

Lynn, Springville Twp. - F. M. Crisman will have a gas filling station in operation this week.

Humane/Human Society - The Humane Society was recently called upon to act in a new capacity. Two postal cards were received at the local postoffice, one addressed to a man named Wagner, and the other to a man named Turano, both in care of the “Human” Society. They were delivered to the Humane Society. On investigation, it was discovered that these two persons were reposing in the county jail, under indictment, on the charge of murder. So the postal cards were passed over to Sheriff McLaughlin for his involuntary guests.

News Brief: An exchange says the black umbrellas are like waves upon an airy sea, they are so sorry and so grim. It always seems that folks should carry brighter hued umbrellas in the rain, to smile into the sullen skies and make it glad again. Umbrellas, red and green and blue! The avenue would bloom like any garden through the mist and there would be no gloom. And faces would seem brighter far beneath a cheery glow and the sidewalks would reflect the light in little rainbow gleams. The black umbrellas are like fear that worry and distress.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Gazette, and Susquehanna County Republican, June 24, 1825.

MARRIED. On Saturday, the 18th installment. by Rev. C. R. Marsh, Mr. Sabin Hatch, of Great Bend, to Miss Nancy Burrows, of Bridgewater.

DIED. At his residence on Staten Island, on Saturday last, after a long and painful illness, Daniel D. Tompkins, Esq. in the 51st year of his age, late Vice President of the United States.

For the information of the citizens of Montrose, and its immediate vicinity, who seem not to duly appreciate the inestimable privileges secured by the achievements if those who “nobly fought and bled,” we will just mention that the 4th of July will come on next Monday, a week—and that the day will be celebrated in a becoming manner in Brooklyn, where an oration will be delivered, and a dinner provided.