Susquehanna - Home brew, drunk at a christening party, is attributed as the cause of the death of Patsy Bills at the hand of his friend, Dominic Marchetti. Marchetti is alleged to have drawn a revolver and shot his friend, Sunday evening. Bills’ death occurred in the Barnes Hospital, Monday morning. Marchetti, after firing the fatal shots, made his escape, leaving a wife and nine children to make their struggle in life, in the event of his non-return, while Bills is survived by a wife and seven children. The shooting is said to be the outcome of a party at which the youngest of Marchetti’s nine children was christened. Mr. and Mrs. Bills were the god-father and god-mother of the babe and guests of Honor. Following the Italian custom of making merry, the men of the party are said to have sipped home brew while indulging in card playing. Eye witnesses of the affair state that Marchetti appeared sullen and would laugh and swear alternately. Finally, in an outburst of passion, he ordered the guests to leave the house, stating that the party was ended. Then, regretting his action, he went outside and requested that they remain and appeared remorseful over his rudeness. While talking to Mrs. Bills he slapped her in the face and said to her husband, “I’ve got it in for you, too.” Drawing a revolver he fired five shots into Bills, who slumped into a chair, while Marchetti made his escape. Chief of Police, H. J. Stockholm, was notified and when he saw the wounded man’s condition he was at once taken to the hospital. Bills would not talk of the shooting at the hospital, his answer to questions being: “Marchetti shot me in play.” He seemed to believe that his friend was simply “fooling” when he fired the fatal shots. Local police searched for Marchetti immediately after the shooting, but he is said to have run through the railroad yards near his home and disappeared in the darkness. Marchetti served a six months’ term in the county jail for his part in a stabbing affray about six years ago. However his behavior was good and he was made a trustee by the sheriff. He also acted as an interpreter in the county courts. Another tragedy associated with Marchetti, in the past two years, is the death of a son, who was drowned in the river when he broke through the ice above the dam on the Oakland side.

Brooklyn - Major W. H. Nutt, whose early years were spent in Brooklyn Township, passed away at his home in Towanda. He was a charter member of the G. A.R. post in Brooklyn and he had been chosen to act as commander at the soldier’s encampment to be held here next year. In the Civil War the major was with 141st infantry and was active in the famous Battle of Gettysburg, Antietam and Bloody Lane, among others. Major Nutt was a man who made and kept friends everywhere he went, always happy and contented and desirous of pleasing others. He will be greatly missed.

Hallstead - The new state road, between Hallstead and Conklin, was opened yesterday for traffic. This makes the taking of the ferry across the river, at Hallstead, unnecessary in order to reach Binghamton.

Montrose - If you dance you will enjoy the dances to be given on Tuesday and Thursday evenings of next week at Colonial Hall. “The Syncopators,” a six-piece orchestra, will provide excellent music. Gallery open to spectators.

Oakland - The concrete pave between Oakland borough and Hickory Grove was opened to traffic the latter part of the week. Contractors are now at work on the road between Great Bend and Hickory Grove. When this stretch is done the paving will be complete between Great Bend and Susquehanna.

Uniondale - Friends of Miss L. Frank Lewis and George Gibson, both popular residents of this place, were given a pleasant surprise on Saturday, when announcement was made of their marriage on Wednesday last, at Binghamton. They will reside at the bride’s home on the Lewis farm.

Starrucca - A Ku Klux Klan celebration was held at this place Friday. The celebration was held on Starrucca Fair grounds in the afternoon. On account of the rain all went to the Hall. Everyone enjoyed the lecture on Americanism and a fine selection of songs was played by the Ararat band.

Jackson - The following Jackson and Thompson people will spend the winter in Florida: Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Barnes and son, Robert; Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Brown and son, Richard; Mrs. Fletcher Brown; Mr. and Mrs. O. C. McDuff; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Babcock and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brown.

Thompson - Do you want to join the Book Club? If so please go and order your book this week at Leon Potter’s store. The order will be sent out the first of next week.

Philadelphia - Director of Public Safety Butler, in an address before the City Club, said: “I have done the best I know how since I have been here, but since I realized what the people of Philadelphia really want I have been amused. In every republic the people get what they want. Last month the police, by my direction, made 1,500 arrests, but only nine went to trial. I expect to leave 6,000 cases when I leave Philadelphia and go back to the Marine Corps.”

Marriage Licenses: Menzo Brink, West Clifford and Ethel M. Chamberlain, West Clifford; Ernest Crist, New Milford and Sarah M. Simmons, New Milford.

“200 Years Ago” from The Susquehanna County Independent,October 7, 1825.

MARRIED - In Springville, on Wednesday the 14th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Marks, Capt. Cyrus H. Avery, Esq., of Tunkhannock, to Miss Clarinda Kasson, daughter of Mr. Myron Kasson, of the former place.

MARRIED - At Lawsville, on Sunday the 2nd, by Rufus Lines, Esq., Jacob Allard Jr. to Miss Edith Bailey, all of that township.

DIED - In Lenox township, on the 27th ult, Luke M’Namara, aged about 23 years, after a short and distressing illness of only two weeks which he bore with christian fortitude, and at last quietly resigned his breath to Him who gave it.

NEW DISTILLERY - The subscribers take pleasure in informing the public that the DISTILLERY which they have been erecting near Jones Mill, about one mile from Montrose, is now completed and in perfect condition for business., They will exchange Whiskey for Rye and Corn on as reasonable terms as at any other establishment in the county. A liberal price will be paid for HOGS, or they will be taken to keep on reasonable terms. CLARK & TYLER, Bridgewater, Oct. 7, 1825. All those indebted to the subscriber for Whiskey, are requested to make immediate payment. H. CLARK.

TROOP ORDERS! The Susquehanna Troop will meet at the house of Daniel Curtis, in Montrose, on Saturday the 15th inst. at 9 o’clock A.M. armed and equipped as the law directs. By order of the Capt.  NATHAN MORGAN, O. S. Montrose, Oct. 6th, 1825