Springville – Again Springville came across with a fine fair, a good crowd and a pleasant day. Although the weather did not look the most encouraging the exhibit began to arrive early and before the noon hour the Community Building was decorated as never before. The vegetables were a splendid display and included a full assortment, but the Hubbard squash of Lewis Lathrop, which weighed 26 ½ lbs, was admired by all. Exhibits of flowers, poultry, fancy work, relics, a freak tomato (looked like a balloon tire labeled “Henry Ford’s latest”), and the baby show, were all admired. A tug of war for the boys showed a husky bunch of lads and then the big boys challenged the married men, and when all were settled and pulling hard the rope broke and the way they piled up caused a hearty laugh. The nail-driving contest was won by Mrs. A. Sheldon; A. H. Brown and Eddie Ward were champion quoit pitchers and Robert Palmiter won the base ball throw. A ball game between South Montrose and Springville was greatly enjoyed, for it was the cleanest played game of the year and ended by Springville winning 6 to 1. Messerole Bros. and Lee Bros. had nicely decorated booths and a fine line of merchandise was displayed.

Harford – (A report of the 67th Harford Fair will be given in next week’s  100 Year’s Ago. However, the following is reported: “While at the Harford Fair, there were some fifteen Civil War veterans who gathered near the speaker’s stand, and they then and there decided to hold an old-fashioned camp fire, which was very much enjoyed by them in ‘fighting the old battles over again.’ The veterans recalled many of the sorrowful incidents connected with the conflicts, and while in the midst of their reminiscences they were favored with the presence of Dr N. C. Mackey, of Waverly, Pa, ex-representative in the House at Harrisburg. The following G.A.R. veterans were present, whose ages ranged from 80 to 92 years: Hon. J. W. Adams, Brooklyn; George Perry, Waverly; C. F. Warner, Dalton; George Conrad, Lenox; D. S. Michael, Peter Patten, William Smyth, South Gibson; Gilbert G. Witter, Thompson; Theodore Fuller, Scranton; James D. LaBarre, Merritt H. Tompkins, Henry Widener, Carbondale; H.M. Benson, Jackson. The campfire was closed with a very appropriate and loyal talk by Comrade C. F. Warner and adjourned to meet at the same place in 1925—unless the president vetoes the Bursum Pension Bill.” * ALSO Miss Jessie Pease, of this place, was severely injured in an unusual accident at the Harford Fair. She was standing in the dining hall on the fair grounds when a base ball, batted from the diamond where a game was in progress, sailed through a window in the dining hall and struck her in the mouth. Several teeth were loosened and the lips were lacerated in a painful manner.

Forest City – Last Thursday the baby clinic was well attended. Mothers have a keen interest in the welfare of their babies. In the absence of Miss Viola Kennedy, state nurse, who is spending her vacation in Philadelphia, the clinic was in charge of Mrs. Tobi and Mrs. T P. McCormick. Clinic is held the first and third Thursdays of each month.

Clifford – Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tinker celebrated their golden wedding, Sept. 16th. Mr. and Mrs. Tinker were married in Carbondale on Sept. 16, 1874. Her maiden name was Mary A. Tralles, born at Breslau, Germany, and came with her parents to Carbondale when a child. Mr. Tinker is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Tinker, pioneer residents of Clifford township. Eight children were born to the couple.

Dimock – A party was held at the Teachers’ cottage, Saturday evening, when some of the young people of this place and Montrose congregated and enjoyed a fine social time. Light refreshments were served and many amusing and original games made the evening pass quickly.

Montrose – By the will of the late Patrick J. Swanick, whose death occurred about a year ago, he leaves $1,900 to St. Mary’s congregation with the provision that it be used in improving its cemetery. An association has been formed with Rev. W. J. Gibson as president, and already plans have been made for fencing the burial plot on three sides. The cost is estimated at $1,200 for this improvement. The association also intends to have perpetual care of all plots.

East Rush – At last we have a new concrete bridge across the stream near Crisman’s store.

Fairdale – Miss Helen West had the misfortune to break her arm while cranking a Ford.

Brooklyn – Karl Flowers and Wallace Breed are about to enter State College for the coming term. ALSO Karl Flowers has accepted the offer of a teaching position in Lathrop Township which he will commence on Monday, instead of going to State College which he had planned to do.

Hop Bottom – M. E. Rynearson, proprietor of the Hop Bottom garage, has the contract for conveying the Brooklyn pupils residing near Kingsley and Hop Bottom, to and from the Brooklyn school. He has a fine new Larrabee-Dayo truck, which makes a very fine appearance.

200 Years Ago- from the Susquehanna County Republican, 9/24/1824

Bridgewater Twp. – After dissolving with his business partners, John Reynolds is now ready to receive CLOTH, At his old stand on the Wyalusing creek, three miles from Montrose, where every attention will be given to the business, and hopes to his unremitted labours to merit a share of public patronage. He will dress cloth on the most reasonable terms, as low as can be done in this vicinity. All kinds of country produce will be received in payment if delivered by the first of March. DEER SKINS will also be received and a handsome deduction will be made where Cash is paid on the delivery of the cloth. JOHN REYNOLDS.

Montrose – REGIMENTAL PARADE. The Volunteer Regiment of Susquehanna county, will meet for Parade Inspection and Drill, at the house of John Buckingham, in Montrose, on Wednesday the twenty ninth day of September instant, at nine o’clock in the forenoon—uniformed and equipped according to law. The commissioned and non-commissioned officers of the regiment, are requested to meet, according to arrangement, on Saturday preceding regimental parade, at the house of Stephen Breed, in Hopbottom, at 10 o’clock, A.M. (signed) Wm. JESSUP, Colonel.

*In reference to the Civil War veterans meeting at the Harford Fair, the article reads “there were some fifteen Civil War veterans who gathered….” I could only find 13 veterans listed.