Montrose - The carnival on Tuesday afternoon and evening went over with a bang, notwithstanding the coldness of the weather, which was not sufficiently cold to chill the enthusiasm of the large crowds who participated in the fun. The proceeds amounted to over $1,000 and it is expected that when expenses are paid $800 will be cleared. This sum will be applied toward the pump engine fund, providing a motor-driven truck for Montrose firemen.

Springville - The third annual fair was held here with a large crowd, fine exhibits and good weather. The fair was held in the community building and on the neighboring grounds. The exhibits included sewing and various kinds of needlework, pastry, fruits, vegetables, grains, flowers, etc. A commendable parade, headed by a band made up of local musicians, was held in the early afternoon. It was a colorful procession with a considerable number of automobiles, many children in line, with some of them driving ponies in gaily decorated carts, while an excellent imitation of a calliope created wonderment and entertainment.

Harford - Henry Whitney died Friday morning, after a lingering illness. The funeral was held at the house Sunday afternoon, with interment in the Harding cemetery. ALSO The Harford Fair was a splendid success, in spite of the rainy weather. An unusually large crowd was present on Wednesday and the exhibits were all very nice.

Uniondale - Our sturdy [Civil War] veteran, Richard R. Davis, was the victim of an accident while cutting wood on the Planishek farm. A stick flew up and struck him in the face, cutting the upper lip badly. He is 86 years of age and delights in wood chopping, in which he is an expert.

Clifford - Mrs. Mary Moon, of Denver, arrived in time to celebrate her father’s 95th birthday—Thomas W. Atkinson—who has been a life long resident here.

Dimock - Seven kid wagons now carry the pupils to and from the school here. ALSO What has happened to the whistle at the creamery that it does not blow in the morning any more?

Forest City - Frank Putz, Frank Kozlevcar, John Sulecki and John Zenko were admitted to citizenship at Scranton last week. Theodore Ralko also received citizenship papers. ALSO The “woman in black” has been apprehended after terrorizing the people of South Main street. Saturday night she entered a street car and stretched her self at full length on a long seat in the car. When asked for the fare she told the conductor he might go to a hotter climate as she would not pay fare. At Simpson the conductor asked for the fare again. He received a storm of abuse. She was taken to Carbondale and placed in the custody of the chief of police. Later she was removed to State hospital, Scranton, for an examination as to her sanity.

Susquehanna - Contractor Bennett began laying concrete on the Lanesboro end of the Susquehanna-Lanesboro state road on Monday of this week.

Rush/Fairdale - Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Keller, of Rush, drove over the new concrete pave between Rush and Fairdale when coming to Montrose. Practically all of the pave has been completed between these two points and light traffic is permitted. Before the pave is completed to Camptown, a half mile stretch is to be laid below Rush, and also a considerable gap between Lawton and Rushville.

Birchardville - Dayton Birchard returned to Colgate University for his second year; Miss Vida Park has gone to Mansfield Normal School and Kenneth Dayton, Don Birchard, Gerald Dayton, Helen Birchard, Luella Burr and Ethel Griffis are attending Montrose High School.

Hop Bottom - The electric lights went out of commission just about the time the service opened in the M. E. Church. The pastor gave an interesting sermon, though the church was illuminated only by the flashes of lightning from the passing thunder storm.

Hallstead - The new boats for the second ferry are rapidly nearing completion and when in operation will be run by electric power.

Star-Spangled Banner Flag - In the Smithsonian Institute at Washington is the American flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

State Police Make Raid in County Jail - Sheriff McLaughlin has been experiencing some difficulty in keeping the jail from being an oasis on an otherwise dry mountain top. On Saturday night he and three state police searched the jail in an effort to find who had liquor in their possession and endeavor to stop the smuggling in of wet goods to the prisoners. Three empty bottles were found in one cell and a fourth bottle in another, Each bottle had been emptied recently and contained a small amount of what officers believe to be intoxicating liquor. A state trooper was “arrested” and committed to jail and gathered evidence on who was providing the liquor and to whom.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Gazette, September 23, 1825.

The meeting which was held at the court house to make an anti-caucus nomination, was unanimous in favor of Almon H. Read, Esq., for Senator; but taking into consideration, that two persons were already on nomination for that office [John Ryon being one], it was thought politic not to take any step that might chance to operate in favor of the caucus candidate. Mr. Read’s talents and character eminently entitle him to the confidence of the people, and will, no doubt, at a future period, recommend him to public favor, when circumstances like the present, will not render it inexpedient for the people to yield a due support. Mr. Read’s good sense will, we think, sanction the proceedings of this meeting, so far as relates to the Senatorial nomination. [In 1825 John Ryon was elected State Senator; Almon Read was elected in 1827; next in 1829, 30, 31 and 32 and in 1833 elected for a four year term. He was State Treasurer for one year and then elected a member of the Convention to Revise the Constitution of Pennsylvania. Almon Read died in 1844 of consumption, a year after his wife, Eliza Cooper Read, died of a short illness. Almon Read, Benj. Case and William Jessup were the first trio of able lawyers in the county.] A portrait of Almon H. Read is on display in the Historical Society.

NOTICE: The Susquehanna County Historical Society will present “Country Couture: An exhibit of ladies’ and children’s wear from the 19th and early 20th centuries” on October 3rd and 4th at the Society’s Museum in Montrose as part of the Susquehanna County Heritage Trail on October 4th. For more details see the Society’s website or Facebook page.