Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. - The last month was the coldest and most dismal on record. There were four clear days,14 cloudy and 13 very cloudy. We had three snow storms. The precipitation was 8.74 inches. The highest temperature was 67; the lowest 15 above zero.

Brooklyn - Hallowe’en witches played a number of pranks one evening, but none were harmful and no property was destroyed. The Hallowe’en social was well attended with unique and grotesque costumes. Mrs. C.T. Otto had the prettiest costume and Jack Mitten, the funniest.

Pleasant Valley, Auburn Twp. - Dr. Owen, of Lawton, was in this vicinity testing cattle for tuberculosis. Samuel Reimel lost seven; Chas. Ace lost four; and Mrs. Mary Schoonmaker lost one. All were driven to Skinner’s Eddy to be shipped to Pittston. Others in this vicinity have not had their cattle tested yet.

Hop Bottom - On Thursday afternoon the ladies of Book Club, No. 1, were pleasantly entertained at the home of Mrs. J. W. Bisbee. Ladies of Book Club, No. 2, met at Mrs. Ray Byram’s.

Forest City - A quiet wedding took place at the Sacred Heart church when Miss Albina M. Chodorowski, of Herrick Center, was united in marriage to Frank C. Opeka, of Herrick Center. Rev. A. Halicki performed the ceremony. They were attended by Miss Mary Opeka, sister of the groom, and John Petrick. Mrs. Opeka was a former Forest City resident.

Montrose - A program consisting of songs and recitations will be rendered at the A. M. E. Zion church, Nov. 9th. A small admission will be charged. Those participating are: Caroline Thompson, Gussie Reid, Gonzella Lewis, Vivian Case, Irene Gooden, Christine Thompson, William Myers and Mrs. Charles Naylor. ALSO About 40 couples attended the masquerade dance, which was given at the Craftsman Club. The costumes of the dancers were in many cases elaborate and all were amusing or puzzling. The dance was thoroughly enjoyed and the music was furnished by Miller’s five-piece band, of Binghamton, its excellence having much to do with the merriment of the occasion. Winners of the prizes for the best costumes were Mrs. F. W. Trump, Montrose, and Hugh Lott, of Springville. ALSO The first community sing, held in Colonial Hall, was greatly enjoyed by an audience which crowded the auditorium. The band program was excellent and the presence of music lovers was a pleasant feature of the gathering.

Hallstead/Great Bend - The river bridge between Hallstead and Great Bend is being torn down to give place to the new structure. Passengers are being carried across by the ferry at five cents a trip, one way.

Uniondale - Our Erie depot is being remodeled which was something that was badly needed. ALSO George Reynolds has purchased a new four-door Ford sedan of Douglas & Yale.

Franklin Twp. - The amount of cream which is obtained from Jersey cows’ milk is indicated in the production of a herd of seven Jerseys owned by Wm. L. Bailey. In 105 days these seven animals have produced 805 quarts of cream. Mr. Bailey sells the cream to Robert Caterson, who retails it in Montrose.

Clifford - Fred Scutt (Scott?) had the misfortune to have 34 laying hens stolen last Sunday night.

Springville - A goodly number attended the laying of the corner stone of the Baptist church on Sunday. The stone was a gift of Charles Dietrich, of Tunkhannock.

Dimock - Wallace Fish, who is nearly 90 years old, is failing fast, and the end seems near. He is cared for by Geo. Baker, of West Auburn. ALSO Now is the time to bank your cellars before winter sets in.

New Milford - The Ladies’ Aid, of the M. E. church, will hold its annual bazaar and roast pork supper in the church parlors, Nov, 12. “Susie’s Novelty Band” will furnish music.

Gibson - Our teachers, Fred Tingley and Harriet Baldwin, attended teachers’ institute at South Gibson.

Death of George A. Post - G. A. Post died October. 31, 1925, in Somerville, NJ. He was born in Cuba, Allegheny County, NY, in 1854, and spent his youth in Owego, NY. His father, Ira, was connected with the Erie Railroad for almost 50 years and his mother was Harriett Newell Curtis before her marriage. When Mr. Post was 18 he went to Susquehanna and worked for the Erie R. R. and as soon as he was eligible to vote and at the age of 22, he was elected Mayor of Susquehanna, and a few years later was elected a member of the 48th Congress, being the youngest member at that time. He studied law at night, was admitted to the bar, and held several political offices, including chairman of the state convention in 1885. He was editor and part owner, with W. C. Cruser, of the Montrose Democrat, from 1883 to 1889, when he moved to New York and was connected with The World until 1892. He left that newspaper to become vice-president of the Standard Coupler Company, which made him president two years later. He held numerous positions with the railway and became known throughout the country for his activities in representing the interests of railway equipment manufacturers. Mr. Post was president of the Geo. A. Post Company and of the Hudson River Bridge and Terminal Association. He was a director of I.B.M. and councillor of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. His wife, who was Minnie C. Munson, of Susquehanna, before her marriage in 1881, and a son, George A. Post, Jr. [who eventually lived in Montrose], survive.

“200 Years Ago” from the Susquehanna County Republican, November 4, 1825.

THE subscribers to the new Meeting House, lately erected in Brooklyn, are requested to meet at the Meeting House on Thursday, the 10th inst., at 9 o’clock A.M., for the purpose of disposing of the pews or seats agreeably to the article of subscription; and all those who have not settled with Mr. Lord, the builder, are requested to have it done before that time. By order of the Trustees. Brooklyn, Nov. 2, 1825. [According to Stocker’s Centennial History, pg. 673, the First Universalist Church was built on the hill east of the village in 1824, and was dedicated November 25, 1825.]

CLOTH DRESSING. THE subscribers respectfully inform the public that they intend carrying on the above business in their new establishment, in Harford township, the ensuing season. They are now ready to receive CLOTH, and warrant their work done well, and with dispatch. Most kinds of country produce taken in payment if delivered by the first of February next. Cloth for dressing may be left at the house of Amos Tiffany, in Harford, or at their works. AMOS TIFFANY, HORACE BLACKMAN, JEDSON BLACKMAN. Harford.

NOTICE. ALL persons indebted in the estate of MARTIN LANE, deceased, late of Harmony township, are requested to make immediate payment;—and persons having demands against said estate, are requested to present them to the subscriber, duly attested for settlement. JESSE LANE, Acting Executor.