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October 24 1924/2024
Lackawanna Train Wreck, Verdict Returned In Inquest – The coroner’s jury, which conducted an investigation to place responsibility for the wreck on the Lackawanna railroad near New Milford, when Lackawanna Limited Train, No. 14, crashed into the rear of an eastbound freight train, causing the death of three members of the freight crew, announced its verdict, as follows: Engineer F. H. Sawyer, of Train 14, being unable to discover block signals due to fog and smoke, and members of the crews, consisting of Conductor J. E. Webster, Flagman Clarence E. Woodward, Flagman Fred Decker and Engineer Michael J. Kelly, Jr., failing to cause proper danger signals to be put out to stop Train 14. At the conclusion of the meeting District Attorney E P. Little, of Montrose, said he did not know whether or not criminal charges will be preferred against surviving members of the crew until after he has reviewed the findings of the jury. Engineer Michael J Kelly and Flagman Woodward, who are charged with failure to provide necessary protection, lost their lives in the wreck. Ray Osterhout, Fireman, was also killed.
Auburn Center – The Dairymen’s League Creamery, at this place, was totally destroyed by fire on Oct. 11th. About 5 o’clock smoke and flames were seen pouring from the structure and before anyone could reach the plant the fire was beyond control. Ralph Place, the creamery superintendent, had his dwelling on the second floor over the creamery. An effort was made to save his goods, but the fire had gotten such a start that but little could be saved. Both Mr. Place and his wife and baby were away at the time. Their loss is heavy.
Franklin Forks – Mrs. Aaron Stockholm died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clara Lamson, October 21st. Few women were better known or more beloved in that vicinity than was Mrs. Stockholm, and her loss will be felt not only by her immediate relatives but by old and young alike. Five sons and three daughters survive, plus twenty-nine grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. ALSO B. J. Baker is 92 years old and he has dug 84 bushels of potatoes. Who can beat that?
Ararat – There was a notice in The Wilkes-Barre Record stating that the trustees of Presbytery were authorized to sell the Ararat church. It has since been learned that the church cannot be sold without the consent of the members. The people of Ararat will be glad to know this. The church is dear to many hearts. Many of our dear ones who have passed from earth have been buried from this church. There are many dear associations and memories of former services, which make us glad to retain the church. As the services held in Ararat are really Union services needing the support of all who would not wish to live in a churchless community. It is hoped all the people will rally to the services and so help on the work of uplift, which only the love of God and the faithful, loyal service of His children, can bring. ALSO There will be a dinner served at the home of Mr. Floyd Sartell on election day. Proceeds to go toward the repair of the roof of the Presbyterian church.
South Montrose – G. H. Fish has installed a new pipe-less furnace in his home. ALSO Archie E. Ellsworth, while feeding an ensilage cutter, accidentally had his right wrist badly mangled in the cogs. His flesh and tendons were crushed and cut, rendering two fingers useless. It is believed that he will not lose the use of them other than temporarily.
Lawsville – The annual Lawsville Community Fair will be held Saturday, Oct. 25th. A large number of premiums have been offered and the entries are numerous. A nail-driving contest by the ladies, needle threading contest by the men, string chewing contest by the children, recitations, singing, etc. are on the program of events.
Forest City – In accordance with the custom established after the strike of 1902, mine workers of the anthracite coal fields will remain idle on Wednesday, next, in observance of Mitchell Day.
Harford – Miss Blanche Tingley died in Utica, NY, on Sept 29, 1924. The deceased had won nation-wide fame as a miniature portrait painter and had studied in New York and Paris. She was a daughter of Urbane Tingley and was born in Harford, Dec. 10, 1876. Her funeral was held from her former home in Harford. In 1908 and 1909 she studied in Paris and in 1914 her work was accepted for exhibition at the Panama-Pacific Exposition.
Apolacon Twp. – James Purtell, M. D. Haight, Jesse Barnum and Joseph Reardon, were in town attending the county school directors’ convention. These directors are planning to sell some of their unused school buildings.
Hallstead – The Conrad Motor Co., of Scranton, announces the opening of its new salesroom here. The public is invited to call and inspect a complete line of Dodge Bros. motor cars and Graham Bros. trucks. J. DeWitt Titman, of Montrose, is manager of the Hallstead branch.
Montrose – A push ball has been secured for the students of the local school, which is creating considerable amusement and giving the students a lot of outdoor exercise.
Dimock – Homer Wells, of Elk Lake, has opened a barbershop in the basement of the store of Williams & Mills. ALSO Max Gregory, who has been at the hospital in Wilkes-Barre for treatment, returned home, much improved, and driving the kid wagon.
Susquehanna – The Strider-Tesky Post, American Legion, has started a movement to “get out the vote” on election day. Every citizen should take enough interest in his government to cast his ballot for the officials he believes will best govern his country. It is a pretty “ornery” citizen who does not take enough interest to vote.
“200 Years Ago” from the Susquehanna County Republican, Oct. 22, 1824. (The use of upper and lowercase letters are shown as they appear in the following advertisements.)
“NEW GOODS” - B. R. LYONS [Montrose], Expects to open tomorrow, A Very Extensive Assortment of Dry Goods. Likewise – Teas, Tobacco, Raisins, Coffee, Dye Woods &c. &c.
NEW STORE. The Subscriber has taken the Store formerly occupied by Mr. B. Sayre, at Montrose, opposite to the Washington Hotel, where is kept “A General Assortment of GOODS,” under the care of Mr. Ugenior Cushman, who will sell them as low for CASH, as they are sold at Chenango Point or at Owego. A supply of every description of GOODS, that are wanted at Montrose, will be kept at that Store. CHRISTOPHER ELDREDGE.
Compiled By: Betty Smith