New Milford - In the prothonotary’s office, yesterday, nine suits in trespass were instituted against the New Milford Water Co., and damages aggregating $160,000 asked by the plaintiffs. These actions arise out of the recent typhoid epidemic in that place, in which it is charged the defendant company, by its neglect, brought about either the death or illness of certain parties.

Hop Bottom - The funeral services of the late Pardon Lindsey were held from his late home, May 15th. Mr. Lindsey was an aged member of the G. A. R., and he had not been in good health for some time. Interment in Brooklyn cemetery. He leaves a son, Dr. Ernest Lindsey, of Scranton. [Pardon Lindsey was a private in Co. F., 141st Regiment, PA Volunteers.]

Brooklyn - A suit for damages against the County Light & Power Co., was instituted in the county courts during the week. Civil action being sought by Olin Mittan and his son, Jack, for damages of $20,000. It is alleged that the boy, who is 7 years of age, on Sept. 13th last, grasped a high voltage wire as he walked along the streets of Brooklyn. He received a severe shock and it resulted in the loss of use of his left hand, withering the arm and permanently disabling it.

South Gibson - Earl H. Conrad died at the Johnson City General Hospital, May 15, 1925, as a result of an injury to his right arm which necessitated its amputation. Deceased was a former resident of South Gibson, and was 53 years of age.

Lawton - A son, Clifford Lawrence, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Bennett, at Sunny Slope, Lawton, on May 16th.

Forest City - Mrs. Michael Kane, one of Forest City’s pioneer residents, passed away at her home on North Main street. Deceased was born in Ireland 83 years ago. Her maiden name was Bridget Gibbins. She was united in marriage to Mr. Kane in 1867. They came to America in 1871 and five years later took up their residence here, where deceased has since resided. Mr. Kane died June 4, 1916. Mrs. Kane is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Mary Connelly and Mrs. Arthur Kelleher, of this place; Mrs. Gregory Walsh, of Vandling, Mrs. Thomas Jennings, of Scranton.

Herrick Center - Edmund Flynn, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Flynn, distinguished himself when the Penn State Frosh defeated the University of Pittsburg Freshmen track team by a score of eighty and a third to fifty-four and two thirds. Flynn, with Offenhauser, West Philadelphia star, and Whitmore, former Wyoming Seminary flash, made up the State quarter mile team.

Montrose - Earle Wootton, an attache of The Democrat,attained his 21st year, May 18th. As a birthday gift, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Wootton, presented him with a round-trip ticket by airplane from Binghamton to Owego and Waverly, NY. Earl enjoyed the trip greatly, but said it was far more pleasant going up than it was coming down. Our best wish for the venerable young man is that he comes down in the future only enough to maintain proper equilibrium. ALSO John J. Burke has offered to purchase the Odd Fellows Hall building, which is to be removed from the lot in order to provide a site for the new St. Paul’s Episcopal parish house. The building is so wide that it will, with difficulty, be moved down South Main street, where Mr. Burke proposes placing it on the foundation, formerly occupied by the Exchange Hotel, burned a year and a half ago. The telephone company has been asked to remove four or five poles on South Main to permit the passage of the building down the street, and is to come to a decision this week, it is understood. Mr. Burke plans to convert it into a hotel. ALSO Wm. Lathrop, whose death occurred May 10, was a descendent of Rev. John Lathrop, who came over from England in 1640, having been persecuted and put in prison for preaching the truth, finally liberated, and with his family and 30 members of his church, came to this country and settled in Barnstable, Mass.

Uniondale - Things are stirring around town these days. The Freeland Construction Co. is unloading its machinery to make the new concrete road from Balunas’ to Herrick Corners; the autos are buzzing; the leaves are sprouting; and the birds are singing. All’s well in Uniondale—even the detour. ALSO Pierce Dunn, of Ararat, former champion checker player of this vicinity, was in town looking for victims, yesterday.

Dimock - Griffen Taylor is installing electric lights in his garage and home.

Birchardville - Mothers’ Day was observed at our church last Sunday and enjoyed by all present. Each mother was presented with a bouquet of flowers. The oldest mother of our neighborhood, Mrs. W. C. Tilden, was present. Mrs. Tilden was 97 years old on the13th of May.

Jackson - The annual meeting of Jackson Cemetery Association will be held at the Baptist church, May 29th. Work will be done in the cemetery, improving lots and straightening monuments which have fallen over. Ladies are requested to bring sandwiches, cake, etc., for dinner.

Heart Lake - The Brown toy factory is well under way. Small tin and lead toys will soon be on sale.

South Montrose - Mark Lake is wearing a broad smile on account of the arrival of a 7 lb. boy, John Davis, at his home on May 9th.

Honor Roll of Revolutionary War Soldiers: CHRISTIAN SHELP - Native of New York. Came to Jessup township in 1812 with sons, John, Nathaniel, Henry, Stephen and Christian, Jr., and son-in-law, Charles Davis. He died in 1825 aged 65 years, and is buried in Fair Hill cemetery. Grave marked by D. A. R. His wife was Jane Freeman, 1760-1841. Catherine, his daughter, married Ezekiel Main, Jr., Jan. 15, 1824. Henry married Betsey Main, June 8, 1826; Christian married Hannah Pruyn, Feb. 15, 1821. He was private in the Rangers of Tryon Co., NY Militia, in Col. Frederick Nelson’s third regiment. In 1780 he served in Capt. William Swoop’s Co., Col. Fisher’s Regt.; Enlisted July 8, 1780 in Robert Yates Co.; July 5, 1783 in 3rd Red Tryon County, David McAllister’s Co.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Register, May 19, 1826.

MARRIED - In Gibson, on Thursday, the 11th inst., by J. B. Bill, Esq., Mr. James Johnston, to Miss Eliza Woodward, both of Gibson.

S. RICH & SONS, RESPECTFULLY acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Montrose and vicinity, that they will open for exhibition, at the house of D. Curtis, in Montrose, on Monday and Tuesday the 22 and 25 inst., the TRAVELLING MUSEUM of FINE ARTS. Admittance 12 1/2 cents, children under 12 years of age half price. Music on the Ancient Jewish CYMBAL.

The Steam Boat Codorus, progresses successfully up the river, and was expected at Owego on Saturday last. She was at Towanda, on the 10th inst. and favored the citizens of that place with excursions up and down the river, much to their gratification.