Gibson - Saturday is home coming day in Gibson. The 2nd annual reunion with former residents will be held on Sept. 4th. Dinner will be served by the Ladies’ Aid Society; Thompson Band will give a concert; and the young people will present a comedy-drama “Deacon Drubbs” in the evening. The spirit of friendliness has always been strong in Gibson and those who attend this reunion will be sure of a pleasant time. ALSO Several of the young people of this place, who graduated at Harford, are teaching this year. Mary Cortright, at Tirzah; Mildred Seal, at East Lake, and Beatrice Davis, at Jessup.

Endicott, NY - The Endicott-Johnson Co. is to erect a $350,000 rubber reclaiming plant in Johnson City. Old automobile tires and rubber of all kinds will be utilized in the making of rubber heels.

Factoryville - Factoryville has been the scene of a “gasoline war” for several weeks past. As low as 13 cents was reached at one period and it was carried away in milk cans, pails, and tea kettles, at that price. A truce has been declared, however, and all stations have agreed on a uniform price of 20 cents.

Jackson - Mrs. F. M. Pease, Mrs. H. M. Page, Mrs. H. G. Felton, Miss Mildred Felton, Miss Gertrude Pease and Miss Louise Benson, of Jackson, were in Montrose to attend the Union Veterans’ [of Civil War] reunion. All of the ladies are members of the Jackson Daughters of Veterans Tent.

Rush - Uzal Kinney, aged 75 years, passed away after a brief illness. The deceased, who had spent practically all his life in Rush and vicinity, was born near Columbia, NJ, April 30, 1851, and the spring of 1853 came by wagon with his parents and a sister, who was three years older, and settled at what was afterward known as Rush Four Corners, but which was at that time a wilderness with only a few settlers. The trip, which included the household belongings, stock, etc., covered a period of several days of travel. On Dec. 29, 1881, Mr Kinney was united in marriage to Miss Maria James, of East Rush, who preceded him in death on Aug 10, 1916. Welton R. Kinney a son, survives him and a sister, Mrs Sarah Kinney LaRue. Interment was at State Road cemetery.

Harford - Mrs. Betsey Ann Jeffers died quite unexpectedly at her home here, on Monday. Her death was due to the infirmities of her years, she being past 90 years of age. Mrs. Jeffers was a native of Harford township and always lived in that place. She was greatly loved in the community and wherever known. She is survived by one son, Henry, of Plainfield, NJ and one daughter, Miss Adelaide Jeffers, who resided with her. The funeral will be held from the family residence and interment will be in Harford cemetery.

New Milford - E. N. Townsend has purchased the blacksmith shop of Richard Lewis and took possession at once.

Welsh Hill, Clifford Twp. - Many people from far and near visited the large steel tower, on Elk Hill [Mountain], Sunday last.

West Bridgewater - Elmer Brobst is driving the kid wagon this year, to Forest Lake.

Fairdale - School began in this place on Monday, with I. M Sivers, teacher.

Bradford County - Judge Culver, of Bradford county, has announced that jurors will not hereafter be excused for jury service except from sickness or really important reasons.

Friendsville - E. J. Stanley, of this place, and James McCormick, of Brackney, were callers in Montrose yesterday. Mr. Stanley advertises the loss of a high-priced truck tire. If any reader can aid in its restoration he would appreciate it.

Forest City - Charles Fallon, son of Mrs. Charles Fallon, of Railroad street, met a tragic death while at work in the No. 2 Shaft of the Hillside Coal and Iron Co., where he was run over by a mine motor. The young man was in his 19th year. He was born in Forest City. Besides his mother he is survived by a sister, Marcella, and three brothers, Lawrence, John and Samuel. Mr. Fallon’s pleasant personality won for him many friends who mourn his untimely demise. His funeral was one of the largest held in some time.

South Auburn - Eldred and Kenneth Tewksbury have been painting the interior of the school house, which makes it look much more cheerful for the kiddies and their teacher, Miss Floral Gay.

South Ararat - The box social, which was held at the school house, was a very pleasant affair. There was a good turnout and eighteen dollars was received from the boxes sold.

Dimock - School opened Monday with nearly 200 registering, a larger attendance than has ever been known in Dimock. There are nine teachers this year. Some of our Dimock girls will teach school at the following places: Ruth Titman, at Elk Lake; Mildred Titman, at New Milford; Marian Noble, at Stanfordville; Vinny Rhodes, at Lake Ariel; and Ruth Thornton, at Bethlehem.

Montrose - The Northeastern Penna. Konklave of Ku Klux Klan will have a two day celebration in Montrose, Sunday, September 5th with religious services afternoon and evening and band concerts. On Labor Day, September 6th, there will be sports in the morning and afternoon sports and lectures. Klavalier drills, band concerts, street parade at 8 p. m. Also 9 p.m. speeches and 10 p.m. fireworks. Bring your robe. Plenty of camping space and free parking—refreshments on grounds. A BIG SURPRISE FOR ALL. Follow arrows on poles and highway to field. Admission 25 cent to all persons over twelve years.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Register, September 1, 1826.

MARRIED. At Great Bend, on the 13th inst., by Josiah B. Bill, Esq., Mr. William Baker, to Miss Sally Smedley, all of that place.

A NEW PLAN. To all those who are in want. We the subscribers have entered into co-partnership and are determined to supply those that live at a distance, with Coopering Work of all descriptions, delivered at their houses. The business will be carried on in Auburn, near John Passmore, Esq., where all calls will be thankfully received, and punctually attended to. Most kinds of country produce taken in payment. JOHN PASSMORE & CHAS. FORDHAM.

THE SUSQUEHANNA ACADEMY, AT MONTROSE, is now open for the reception of scholars, under the superintendence of the Rev. Eli Meeker. In this institution are taught, the Latin, Greek and French languages, the Mathematics, Geography and use of the globes & c.—at the following prices: The Languages & Mathematics, a quarter, $4; English Grammar, Geography & the use of the globes, $2.50; Arithmetic, $2.00; Writing, $1.50; Reading & Spelling, $1.00. Non-resident scholars can be accommodated with board, in private families, at $1.25 a week.

By order of the board of trustees. B. T. CASE, Pres’t & I. POST, Sec’y.