Rush Twp. - Four barns were burned on the farm occupied by Herman Shoemaker, near Lawton, Sunday night. The farm is owned by Edward Cavanaugh, of Meshoppen, an aged man, and has been under lease by Mr. Shoemaker, known as the old Elisha Kinney farm. The house was saved by hard work of the neighbors, but the barns fell prey to the flying embers. Early Friday morning the farm house of George Kennedy, near Rushville, was burned, together with its contents. The large frame house was occupied by Mr. Kennedy and his son-in-law, Leverne Jones and family. Household goods and practically all the clothing of the various members burned. Nothing was saved, as the occupants hastily snatched up such clothing as they could reach, and barely escaped with their lives. Word was sent over the telephone, but the fire got under such head way that the entire structure was destroyed.

Montrose - George Post Sprout’s death occurred at the Mackey Hospital on March 21, 1925. He was a son of Charles and Jane (Hinds) Sprout and was born in Montrose, Nov. 4, 1858. His great-grandfather, Captain Bartlett Hinds, was the first settler in Montrose, and his grandfather, Deacon Hinds, was long an active member of the early Baptist Church. Mr. Sprout was long a successful grower of berries and during his residence was an active member of Rough & Ready Fire Co.

New Milford - C. M. Shelp, one of the busiest Justices of the Peace in the county, took out his first commission forty-three years ago, and has held this office, continuously, excepting the few years he was postmaster. His friends are legion. ALSO Mr. & Mrs. John Park and children, of Billings, Montana, are guests of his mother, Mrs. Mary Blakeslee. They made the trip, by motor, reaching here in 18 days.

Springville - A new batch of ladies’ and children’s trimmed hats arrive this week at Anna B. Stevens & Co.

North Jackson - With the death of Ogro Bryant only one of the many “boys in blue,” from Jackson township, now remain. Hosea Benson is the only survivor of the “boys if ’61.” Mr. Bryant passed away on March 15.

Dimock - Hauling automobiles out of the mud with teams has been the order of the day for the people living between Dimock and on the concrete road near the Ballantine farm, the past week. Those going to Montrose are now taking the road east, around by Edward Sheen’s, where they do not have this trouble, as they can take the concrete again to S. Montrose.

Kingsley - A. J. Masters has been repairing the old mill making a garage of it.

Liberty Twp. - The Stanfordville Ladies Aid met at the home of C. W. Bailey. Twenty-six took dinner and the ladies tied a quilt.

Brookvale - Miss Ferris, the County Nurse, was at Chas. Wandell’s on Saturday to quarantine the family for Scarlet fever, his daughter, Marion, being ill with the disease.

Carbondale - The D. & H. railroad repair shops were destroyed by fire, Friday evening. Oil soaked waste and other inflammable material, stored in a closed space, is believed to have caused spontaneous combustion. The plant, with valuable machinery, was burned or damaged beyond repair. The total loss is estimated at around $250,000. The fire was one of the most spectacular in that city in years. The flames were under control at 8 in the evening, but the fire department was kept busy late into the night. It is rumored that the D. & H. may decide to locate their shops at Lanesboro, as this has been considered for some time.

Hallstead - Mrs. Falding conducts “Trail’s End Inn” at this place. She has a very attractive, clean restaurant, where appetizing meals are served, and it is liberally patronized by local people. She said her father, Jacob DeWitt, was one of the early residents of Montrose, coming here from Sussex, NY.

Forest City - What was the Plaza theatre has been transformed into a capacious furniture store by David Freedman. The opening of this enterprise attracted many people and the general surprise was the immense stock and the low prices asked.

Lawsville Center - “Burt” Bailey, is known as is a born optimist, and is quick to discern the silver lining when dark clouds hover. While the farmer has had to cope with very discouraging conditions for a long time, he tells us matters begin to show signs of improvement, reflected by higher butter and milk prices.

Thompson - Charles R. Crosier will install a Phoebe Snow soda fountain and ice cream parlor. Charlie says the home town should have everything the cities have. He is a booster for the new First National Bank now organizing.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. - We sure had a nice little blizzard last Friday, the 13th. Thirty seven years ago we had a big blizzard on that date.

North Branch Twp. - Sunday afternoon, March 15, at her home at North Branch township, Susquehanna County, occurred the death of a pioneer resident. Miss Catherine (Kate) A. Coleman was born at the above-mentioned place about 70 years ago and resided there her entire life. When quite a young lady Miss Coleman took up the profession of school teaching and followed it for many years, having taught in the ungraded schools in different parts of the county and was considered one of the county’s best instructors. She was the daughter of Darius and Margaret Curley Coleman and a life-long member of St. Patrick’s church, Middletown. Interment was in St. Patrick’s cemetery.

200 Years Ago from the Susquehanna County Republican, March 25, 1825.

The following estate notices appeared in the above newspaper: Estate of Spencer Lathrop, Springville, Dyer Lathrop, executor; Estate of Isaac Blake, Harford Twp., Charles Chandler, administrator; Estate of Josiah Churchill, Bridgewater Twp., Asa Dimock, register; Estate of Eli Meaker [Meeker], Silver Lake Twp., Wiliam Meaker, Philip Griffith Administrators.

FOUND, LATELY. A Red Morocco Pocket Book, on the road between Montrose and Great Bend. The owner can have it by calling on the subscriber, proving property, and paying for this notice and other charges. ROBERT MELHUISH, Bridgewater.

NOTICE. BENJAMIN SAYRE would inform the public that he has rented his store-house on the east side of the avenue to Mr. C. Eldridge, and for the present his store will be kept on the west side of the street, in his dwelling house. He intends keeping a few goods on hand during the winter, principally for the purpose of paying for ashes. MILLINERY & MANTUA MAKING will be attended to by MISS COCHRANE, and her sister. BONNETS will be kept on hand as usual.