New Milford - The typhoid fever epidemic continues and new cases are being reported. Probably 35 cases exist at present and several physicians and nurses have been called in to assist. The town gets its water supply from springs in the hills outside of the town. It is reported that water from Salt Lick Creek has been diverted into the regular water supply and it is the contention of some that this creek runs near barnyards, whose contaminated surface water has drained into the stream. No definite conclusion was found as to the source of the epidemic, which so far, seems to be only in a mild form.

Binghamton - Binghamton is suffering from an epidemic of influenza, some 3,000 cases being estimated in that city at present.

Montrose - Mrs. Mary T. Stewart and Mrs. Madge Barney, have purchased the “Bon Ton” Millinery Store from Miss Josephine Carney, who has conducted it for some years. Both ladies have been spending the week in New York City, purchasing new goods, and they will announce an opening before Easter. ALSO News of the death of Wm. C. Cox was received here on Thursday morning, Mr Cox having dropped dead at Hotel Harding, Havana, Cuba, on the preceding day. No details as to his death. The cablegram was received by Lester Lord. It is supposed that the only means found on Mr. Cox’s body, by which a friend could be gotten in touch with, was a cable post card Mr. Lord had sent him a short time previous. Mr. Lord immediately informed Mr. Cox’s brother, Charles, and means were taken to have the body brought to Montrose. There has been some difficulty in connection with having the body shipped, owing to the peculiar laws of Cuba affecting cases of this kind. It was learned that in order to meet undertaker’s expenses and taxes, fees of $2,200 were to be telegraphed. The U. S. Consul, at Havana, was contacted and the amount was reduced to $1,200 and later raised to $1,500. The body is to leave Havana by boat tomorrow. Cuba will, evidently, tax persons dying on the island, according to their supposed wealth.

Little Meadows - Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Purtell, Feb. 25, 1926, a son.

West Lenox - Edith Brundage entertained several of her schoolmates, at a riding down hill party and dinner, also warm sugar, on Saturday. An enjoyable time was had by the youngsters.

Forest City - John Skubic, who for years has been a well known resident of this place, died after a protracted illness. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Church and generally esteemed. He is survived by his wife, Mary, four sons, John, Anthony, Martin and Joseph, and a daughter, Jennie. ALSO Within a week or so the proprietors of the Slovenian Market House will open a Shoe and Boot shop, next to the market. They will carry a complete line of Peters Shoes for men, women and children. Marvin Lilje will be in charge.

Gelatt - The 5th, 6th, and 7th grades of the school, with their teacher, Miss Irene Fish, took a hike to Fiddle Lake and had lunch, on Saturday.

Delhi, N. Y. - A. J. McNaught, a professional grave digger and body mover, says that in his opinion Fred Beals lied when he said he stole a body from a grave without help. McNaught says one man cannot do it, even with two quarts of whiskey, and the real “stuff” at that.

Pleasant Valley, Auburn Twp. - Mrs. Amanda Hawley has purchased a radio and installed it in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Schoonmaker, with whom she is spending the winter.

Lawton - Robert McCarthy is planning to open a new garage in Lawton, April 1st. It will be located on the trail. The blacksmith shop, which his father formerly conducted, is being remodeled into a up-to-date garage.

Paris & New York City - A divorce has been granted, in Paris, to Mrs. Geo. A. Post, Jr., of New York City, the former Irene Langhorne Gibson, daughter of Charles Dana Gibson, noted artist, and a niece of Lady Astor. The marriage of Miss Gibson and Mr. Post took place in St. Thomas church in New York, in 1916, and was one of the outstanding social events of the season. Mr. Post is a son of the late Hon. Geo A. Post, Sr., and a member of the brokerage firm of Post & Flagg, of New York. The Post family were residents in Susquehanna and Montrose, in the eighties. [Charles Dana Gibson was an illustrator who created the Gibson Girl, an iconic representation of the beautiful and independent American woman at the turn of the 20th century.]

Clifford - The sudden changes in weather make it very bad for sick people. Saturday morning it was four below zero. Sunday has been a rainy, dismal day.

Uniondale - An army airplane, which passed over on Saturday afternoon, was watched by many people.

Birchardville - A number of families have been sick with grip. Among them are Henry Flynn’s and Floyd Green’s. Miss Kathryn Warner, who attends school in Montrose, was obliged to stay at home this week from the same cause.

Springville - James Decker, past 80 years old, passed away last Friday. Many relatives and friends attended the services. Interment at Strickland Hill cemetery by the grave of his first wife. Another old Civil War veteran has gone. ALSO Mrs. Lucy Cokely is enjoying a new Atwater-Kent radio, the gift of her sons in California.

Gibson - We are glad to hear that we can drive cars again, to Harford, going by way of the creek road.

Honor Roll of Revolutionary Soldiers of Susquehanna County: George Gelatt - Pensioner. Rank of private in Rhode Island Militia. Settled in Gibson township, in part now known as Gelatt, around 1807. A native of France; first settled in this country in Massachusetts. Buried in Gelatt cemetery. Had sons, George, Collins, Richard, Jonathan and Robert [and two daughters]. His obituary notice in Montrose Democrat, Dec. 12, 1852, reads, “Another Revolutionary soldier gone. George Gelatt, aged 100 years last October. He served his country on both land and water and received its bounty as a pensioner. He was a member of the Baptist church for nearly 80 years. His descendants are numerous, he leaving seven children, 50 grandchildren, 122 great grand-children, and two or more great, great grandchildren.”

TAKE NOTE: The Susquehanna County Historical Society will present a Fireside Chat, “The Intrepid Irish of Susquehanna County,” on March 21, at 10:30, at 18 Monument Street, Montrose. This is a free event. The museum will be open for tours from 10-2.

TAKE NOTE: Trip to Old City Philadelphia, March 26. Check it out on pinkarrowmontrose website. Time is running out for reservations.