Montrose - Beach manufacturing company plant was the scene of a fire early Sunday morning, discovered by a group of young people returning from a dance. It originated in the forge room and warehouse, both wood structures. A concrete and steel main building prevented spread of flames. New concrete buildings will be built. ALSO Miss Gladys Williams will be manager of Greenwood’s Maytag Store, which will be opened in the Cruser block, South Main street. Miss Williams has had an extensive business experience and has the ability and qualities requisite for the position.

Brooklyn - Commencement exercises will be held on Friday evening, May 28th. There are eight members of the graduating class, as follows: Anna Collins, Ruth Nash, Dena Roberts, Dorothy Tiffany, Blanch Rettberg, Emery Jones, James Griswold and Thomas West.

Susquehanna - A large delegation of officials of the Erie and other railroads are expected here this week to look over conditions regarding the shops. A large part of the other buildings have been torn down and there are changes in connection with the local shops and the work, without doubt. Anything that means steady work for the employees will be very welcome.

Dimock - Sneak thieves are again busy in this place. About 200 chickens were stolen from E. H. LaRue, one night last week, and a quantity of canned fruit was taken from the home of Charles Roberts, the same night.

Great Bend - Concrete is being poured on the new state road from Hickory Grove to Great Bend. It is expected that the road will be ready for use by July 4th.

Williams Pond - A barn, silo, granary and milk house, on the Anthony Burgess farm, near here, were destroyed by fire of unknown origin. Destroyed in the barn was farm machinery and a cow and calf were burned to death. The fire was only partly insured, but Mr. Burgess plans to rebuild.

East Rush - Undertaker F. A. Bedell, and Dr H. M. Fry, returned on Friday from a 600-mile automobile trip to Piqua, Ohio. On the return trip they drove back a Meteor limousine hearse, which Mr. Bedell will use in connection with his business. It is a fine motor vehicle and one of the most elaborate in use in this part of the state.

Franklin Forks - Decoration Day will be observed as usual. A delegation will leave the Forks at 9 a.m. to decorate the graves of the old soldiers at Brookdale and Lawsville, returning to the Forks at 11 or 12. Rev. Nankivell, of Lake Como, will deliver the Memorial address at 2 p.m.

Birchardville - Last Thursday a Union Ladies’Aid was held in the Hall. The men united in digging the trench to convey water, from a spring on Mr. Edward Burr’s property, to the parsonage. Much work was accomplished and a grand dinner was served by the ladies. When the work is complete the parsonage will be one of the best equipped in the country, as a complete bathroom is to be installed.

South Auburn - A very pleasant social event was a reception given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert LaFrance, who recently commenced housekeeping on the farm where Robert spent his boyhood days.

Forest City - The meeting of the borough council, with all of the city’s solons in attendance, was a clearance house for local troubles. Among those were the necessity of a sewer for the north end of town; the offensive odor that comes from a manhole on South Main street; the discussion of the cow question… Michael Kott thought they should not be allowed to run at large at night; also some merchants protested against peddlers being allowed to invade Forest City and compete with the local business men who have rents and taxes to pay.

Uniondale - It is said that the Grist Mill is for sale and there is much speculation as to who will be the buyers. The mill is probably the largest in the county. It was remodeled and enlarged by H. H. Hubbard, some 20 years ago, after its purchase by him from the late Edwin Corey. After Mr. Hubbard’s death it was run by the Spencer’s, of Thompson, and later Sherwood and Lowery had a thriving business there, they selling to the Mathews Milling Co., which recently went into bankruptcy. The mill is run with water power much of the year.

News Brief: The Musical Observer, published in New York City, has the following comment and photograph on a local musical organization: “Taylor’s Band, of Montrose, Pa., is a band of professional standing, composed of amateur members. They play a high type of band music and have won an enviable reputation in their section of the state.” There are not many bands in the country composed of such young musicians who have such unquestioned talent. It is a real honor to be thus recognized by such a prominent publication. [This band was organized by Maurice Taylor, and made up of his brothers and other boys in Montrose. It was the basis for starting a band at Montrose High School, I believe the year was 1927. Maurice Taylor went on to write “Easy Steps to the Band”and “Easy Steps to the Orchestra,” still used in schools throughout the United States. It was a progressive course for teaching full band, including all instruments.]

Honor Roll of Revolutionary War Soldiers in Susquehanna County. CAPT. JEREMIAH SPENCER. Native of New Hampshire in which state he enlisted in the war of the Revolution. Came from Renessaler Co., N. Y., to Springville township in 1801. Made first learning in township. Wife was Tirzah, sister of Judge Ashley, and they had sons, Daniel and Francis B., and five daughters. He died in 1825, aged 75 years, and was buried in the cemetery near Lynn, for which he gave the ground. His son, Francis, born Jan, 2, 1781, in Clairmount, N. H., married Naomi, daughter of Gideon Lyman.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Register, May 26, 1826.

MASONIC. Notice is hereby given, that the EVENING STAR LODGE NO, 206 will be established and constituted at the house of Philo Bostwick, in Middletown, Susquehanna county, on the 27th of May inst., at 10 o’clock in the forenoon. The brethren are invited to attend.

YOUNG BUCEPHALUS WILL stand for mares the ensuing season as follows: On Tuesday the 16th inst. at the stable of Edward Packer, Esq. in Brooklyn; Wednesday the 17th at Samuel Woodward’s in Springville; Thursday the 18th at John Buckingham’s in Montrose and return through New Milford to the stable of the subscriber on Friday. This route will be performed every other week throughout the season. TERMS—Two dollars the single leap, three the season and five to insure. HOSEA TIFFANY, JR. Harford, May 12, 1826