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October 23 1925/2025

Montrose - The White Bus Line, of which Messrs. E. J. Dorey and Chas. E. Roberts are proprietors, will commence running their new bus line between Wyalusing and Binghamton, via Montrose, on Nov. 2nd. The towns which will be included in the new schedule are Wyalusing, Camptown, Stevensville,, Rushville, Lawton, Rush and Fairdale. ALSO The net receipts from the two dances given last week at Colonial Hall, by the United Fire Co., amounted to about $250, which will go in the motor truck fund. An overcoat and hat was stolen at one of the dances, from a Susquehanna young man, the company making the loss good by paying him $50.


Hop Bottom - The Montrose orchestra, with Mr. Taylor leader, gave a very enjoyable entertainment in the M. E. church last Saturday evening, for the benefit of the Hop Bottom orchestra.


Franklin Hill - There will be a Hallowe’en social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Williams, Friday evening, Oct. 30. Prizes will be given. Everybody mask and come out and enjoy the fun. Ladies please bring pumpkin pie or sandwiches.


South Ararat - The Walker school is now equipped with a new cupboard, which was purchased out of the proceeds of the ice cream festival held the latter part of June. The school also has a nice organ and received a new coat of paint during the summer.


Gibson - Floyd Wellman and Letha Collins, who were married recently, visited their parents here on Sunday. ALSO Frank Benson is moving his mill from Union Hill to the farm of Jas. Gillespie.


New Milford - Announcement is made of the marriage of Ivan L. Shay and Miss Helen Lewis, which took place in St. Mark’s Episcopal church, Saturday night, Oct. 17, Rev. G. A. Warburton officiating. They were attended by Miss Irene Ely and Paul Oliver. After a short wedding trip to Buffalo and Niagara Falls, they will make their residence in New Milford.


Fairdale - The Grange will hold its annual dinner, Saturday, October 24. A chicken dinner will be served, after which Edward Little, of Montrose, will deliver an address. All Grangers and their families are invited to be present.


Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. - We sure are having cold weather this month, the thermometer was at 23 Friday night, the 9th of October, and ground white with snow, the 10th, the earliest that has been known for years.


Bennett Corners, Auburn Twp. - S. W. Loomis is in the Packer Hospital, Sayre, in a very serious condition. An x-ray picture showed ulcers of the stomach.


Bradford County - Mrs. Fred R. Mitten, wife of the late Sheriff Mitten, of Bradford county, has been appointed by Gov. Pinchot to fill the unexpired term of her husband. She has accepted the appointment. This makes her the first woman sheriff in Bradford county and the second in the state.


Dimock - Dick Grow had the misfortune to break his arm, just below the elbow, while playing on a “teeter” board at school. [Assume this was a “teeter totter.”]


Clifford - On Oct. 7th, occurred the marriage of Miss Ethel Chamberlin and Menzo Brink, at the home of her father, C. P. Chamberlin. Rev. J. C. Madden officiated.


Harford - James Adams is getting his saw mill in readiness for business and will be prepared to take care of all mill work in the near future.


Forest City - Charles and Martin Skubic Post of the American Legion, and its auxiliary, will hold a dance in the borough building on the evening of Nov. 11, Armistice Day. Roast pig will be served. The affair is confined to members of the Legion and their families, and the auxiliary.


World’s Series - The baseball championship of the world belongs to Pittsburgh. Washington was defeated in the last game by a score of 9-7.


Elk Mountain - Arrests have been made on the east side of the mountain for illegal hunting, by Everett Burdick, the game warden for the Farmers Protective Association of Herrick.


Herrick Center - Mr. and Mrs Joseph Mundy and sons, of Norwich, N. Y., were guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Baker. They made the trip by auto, being only three hours in coming.


Little Meadows - A Hallowe’en dance is to be held at the Little Meadows parish hall, Friday evening, Oct. 30th. A fine time is anticipated. Everyone is invited.


News Brief: Statistics show that only 126,566 Union veterans of the Civil War are now alive, and they are dying at the rate of about 2,500 a month. At the recent annual reunion, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, only 2,000 veterans were present, and the average age was 83 years. It is estimated that the Confederate veterans number less, probably from 90 to 100,000. In a comparatively few years the last survivor of the War of the Rebellion, on either side, will have passed away.


“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Gazette, October 14, 1825.

NOTICE. The subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he continues to carry on the business of CABINET MAKING, at his old stand, at Great Bend, where he has now for sale a large and elegant assortment of FURNITURE; such as SECRETARIES, SIDE-BOARDS, BUREAUS, TABLES, STANDS, BED-STEADS, &C. ALSO, A number of one horse WAGONS. All kinds of country produce taken in payment. All orders punctually attended to, and every favor thankfully acknowledged. DANIEL LYONS. GREAT BEND, OCT. 12, 1825.


NOTICE. The Trustees of the Susquehanna Academy, at Montrose, have employed MR. ELI MEEKER to take charge of that institution. Mr.Meeker was educated at Philadelphia, has taught in several academies, and has acquired much celebrity as a teacher. His recommendations are very full and satisfactory, representing him “as fully qualified for a professorship in any college, and as holding a high rank as a teacher.” The trustees have the fullest confidence that hereafter this institution will not suffer by comparison with any in the commonwealth. Tuition, for the Greek, Latin, and French languages, Natural and Moral Philosophy, and the higher branches of Mathematics, $4 per quarter; other branches of education at a lower price. The price of boarding is very low, and the situation uncommonly healthful. The first quarter commences this day. Montrose. C. FRASER, A.H. READ, DAVID POST, Trustees.


STRAYED. From the subscriber a few weeks ago, Three Ewes & Three Lambs, of rather small size, marked with Spanish brown on the rump. They were last heard from in Silver Lake township. Whoever will inform the subscriber where said sheep are, will receive my thanks & a compensation for their trouble. B. SAYRE. Montrose, Sept.30, 1825.

Compiled By: Betty Smith

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