THE BURNS LYON MURDER TRIAL: A verdict of not guilty was rendered by the jury in the murder trial which has been in progress the past week, Richard Wagner being acquitted of the charge for which he and five others were implicated. The jury was as follows: From Susquehanna, Mrs. Ruth DeWitt, Mrs. Ella A. Matthews, Wm. H Langford; From Oakland, Fred L. Zaller; from Apolacon, James Lynch; from Rush, Mina Robertson; from Middletown, Patrick Degnan; from Lanesboro, Frank Ferry and Miss Hattie Patrick; from Thompson, Edward J. Gillian; from Gibson, Frank Wheeler; from Great Bend, Thomas Downs.

County Jail: Even the prisoners, fifteen in number, who are in the county jail, will not fare so badly at their Thanksgiving dinner. Sheriff and Mrs. McLaughlin are planning an extra good repast for the inmates, which will include roast pork, cranberry sauce, sweet and white potatoes, plum pudding, pickles, coffee, etc.

New Milford - A banquet, complimentary to C. M. Shelp, was given in the Park Hotel, Nov. 19, by the Masonic Lodge of New Milford. Mr. Shelp, one of the oldest Masons in the county, and the oldest in that lodge, has been active in that organization for many years. His fellow Masons thought it would be enjoyable to recognize his worth to the lodge, and their adoration for him as a man, to make him their guest of honor at an occasion of the kind mentioned. It marked his 62nd anniversary as a Mason.

Montrose - The high school team will tackle Olyphant high school at Montrose. This game has been the objective of the maroon team all this season, as last Thanksgiving Day Olyphant won by a 13-6 score. The “Cornhuskers” from M. H. S. have played eight games so far this season and have lost but three. Olyphant, with only one defeat, has its best team in its history, and is rated as one of the fastest in Northeastern Pa. Tickets are now on sale at 50 cents each. ALSO Philip Bunnell, of Scranton, star quarter back on the Yale football team, has been elected captain for 1926. “Tibby” is a son of Atty. and Mrs. Willard Bunnell and is well known in Montrose, his parents having a summer home a few miles from town. He is a nephew of Miss Fannie L. Bunnell, local librarian. ALSO Hanging from a couple of windows, from the second floor of Hotel Donovan, were half a dozen native pheasants, three beautiful ring-necked pheasants, five grey squirrels and a couple of rabbits. The bag represented the kill made on Tuesday by out of town hunters. Many passersby looked at the game wistfully—but it was out of reach.

Ararat - The “Dairymen’s League” plant remodeling, concreting and new modern ice house, painting, etc., is nearly completed and shows a very marked improvement of which the League members and association may well feel proud.

West Auburn - A patriotic and law enforcement entertainment will be held in the church, Dec. 4. The program will consist of songs, exercises, plays, pantomimes and special music. The playlet, “His Flag,” an adaptation from a stage and photoplay, will be enjoyed by all, as it combines patriotism, pathos and humor.

Harford - Mrs. Lucy Hart, of Beloit, Wis., was recently a guest of her nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Maynard. Mrs. Hart was formerly Miss Lucy Sterling, daughter of Silas and Clarissa Titus Sterling, born in Brooklyn twp. She was left motherless when very young and was adopted into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Sterling, of Brooklyn. When 16 years old she went with the Sterlings to Wisconsin, to live, where she married and became the mother of 14 children. This was Mrs. Hart’s first visit east after a lapse of 60 years.

Friendsville - In a conversation of William Flynn we learned that his son, John, a graduate of Montrose High School and Penn State College, is now a professor at Cornell where he teaches botany and other sciences. He placed first out of 190 who took examinations for a master’s degree.

Uniondale - A number from here attended the recital, by the Starrucca-Thompson orchestra, at the Orson school. ALSO C. E. Douglas has purchased the confectionary store of John S. Boulter.

Great Bend - Fire destroyed the Norman H. Parke house here, the latter part of last week. Mrs. Lena Fox, who occupied a portion of the dwelling, saved a large part of her household goods.

Hop Bottom - The lecture, “Our Nation at the Cross Roads,” given by Mrs. Maud Seymour, was very fine.

Gelatt - About 70 attended the reception for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Owens, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Risley. They received many beautiful presents and a sum of money. Dainty refreshments were served. The evening was spent in music, singing and games.

Forest City - While Dr. G. T. McGuire was examining the children at No. 2 school, on Monday, he found a peanut lodged in the throat of Walter, six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kolisinskay, of Center street. The lad was taken to the City Private Hospital, Carbondale, and the peanut was removed.

Bridgewater Twp. - Andrew Jackson Holley, aged nearly 79 years, died at his home, just east of Montrose, November 19. Deceased was a veteran of the Civil war and had spent practically his entire life in this vicinity. He was a stone mason and considered, during his prime, as one of the best in this section. Members of the G. A. R. and Sons of Veterans attended in a body. Interment was in Montrose cemetery.

Lanesboro - Edward Clapper, who discovered a large vein of coal on his farm, is planning to open a mine and develop the property. He has already opened a drift, twelve feet deep, and is satisfied that there is coal in paying quantities on the premises. One other mineral found in the mine is of crystal substance and looks like glass. There is much sulphur in the mine and other minerals which would interest a geologist.

Auburn Four Corners - The children of this school received their first inoculation for diphtheria last Friday.

Newest Thing in Toyland: See the new genuine “Bye-Lo” baby dolls. These famous dolls are unlike any we have ever seen. Grace Story Putnam received a large sum of money as a prize for designing the “Bye-Lo” doll. Miss Putnam modeled this work of art from a real live baby a few days old. The result is a very realistic likeness. They have sleeping glass eyes and cry in a natural manner. Every little detail is carefully worked out even to the stork panties and tiny gilt safety pins. Can be purchased at Robinove’s Dept. Store, Montrose.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ONE AND ALL AS WE GIVE THANKS FOR ALL THE BLESSINGS IN OUR LIVES, BIG AND SMALL.