New Milford – Game protector Geo. H. Watrous and Tracey E. Richardson captured three men from Dickson City at Three Lakes, shortly after midnight, Thursday, who were using a large gill net to catch fish. The men were caught redhanded with 120 fish in their possession. They were brought before Justice F. I. Lott, who after hearing the evidence against them and their admissions of guilt, fined each of the three $112. The men were using a net about 200 feet in length and their catch consisted of pickerel, perch, sunfish and suckers. One of the men operates a fish market at Dickson City and the fish caught are sold from his market. It is alleged that he was arrested and fined previously for illegal fishing near Hop Bottom. A few men with a large net can take sufficient fish of propagating age to render fishing negligible for years to come.

Wyalusing – Hotel Wyalusing has enjoyed a reputation over a wide section as being one of the best small city hostelries in the state and has been improving and renovating, transforming it into one of the most attractive hotels imaginable. The kitchen and laundry equipment is elaborate for a hotel outside of the large cities, and everything denotes an air of cleanliness and comfort for guests. Sunday dinners are now being featured. A trip down the beautiful Wyalusing valley provides a most pleasant diversion. [One hundred years later the hotel and restaurant is still open to the public.]

Dimock – Mrs. Grace Howells will serve hot lunches at her home to the school children and anyone wishing same. Hot cocoa, sandwiches, one hot dish, peaches, cake or pudding can be obtained. Mrs. Howells will also sell baked stuff of any kind to the people of Dimock, provided the food has been ordered in advance long enough to give her time to prepare the same.

Jackson - Miss Gertrude Pease has gone to Mansfield where she will take the regular teaching course. ALSO C. F. Whitney and son, M. C. Whitney, have purchased a flock of sheep for their farm. The Messrs. Whitney are among the most successful sheepmen in the county.

Birchardville – Dayton Birchard, of this place, who graduated from the Montrose high school this spring, will enter Colgate College this fall. [Dayton Birchard eventually became the principal of Montrose High School.]

Susquehanna – Defense Day was impressively observed in Susquehanna, the community turning out in large numbers for the parade. Jack Palmer, marshal, led the parade on horseback, which was about three quarters of a mile in length. Businessmen and employees, Boy Scouts, fire company, G. A. R., Woman’s Relief Corps and many more organizations were part of the parade. The exercises were brought to a close with two songs and a verse of “America,” in which all joined. The business places were all lighted during the evening and flags decorated many residences along the line of march.

Brooklyn – On Monday morning, Sept. 15th, school opened in the new building constructed by the Whipple Bros, of Laceyville, at a cost of $30,000. There were 175 pupils in attendance, and more will enter later. Much satisfaction is expressed in the completion of the building and it is hoped that our citizens will show their continued interest in the further equipment of all the departments and in the improvement of the grounds.

Hop Bottom – The foundation has been made for the new annex, which is to be built in connection with the M. E. church.

Hallstead – The Conrad Motor Co., of Scranton, has rented the Rogers Garage on Main Street, from J B. Rogers, on a long-term lease. Mr. Rogers is having a large garage built at his home on Main street.

Montrose – Owing to the growing demand for Delco Light plants in the rural districts, the Breese Electric Co. has just ordered a carload of the plants to be shipped. With the days steadily growing shorter the farmer can greatly increase profitable working hours in his stables, and the enjoyment of his home, by having electric lights. Mr. Breese said that he always liked to be in the home of a farmer when the new lights are switched on for the first time. “It is a happy household,” he said, “and once they have them you could not induce them to go back to the ill-smelling, weak-illuminating and often dangerous oil lamps.”

Crystal Lake – Early Sunday morning the Crystal Palace was destroyed by fire. How the fire originated is unknown. Mrs. Margaret L. Evans was the owner of the property, and had conducted the business since the erection of the building eight years ago. The loss is a heavy one. There is no fire protection in the place. The fire was raging when discovered by the occupants who made a safe exit from their home.

Forest City – The burgess recently “bounced” all of his force of special policemen because of alleged criticism by members of the council and at the last meeting of the borough fathers, in announcing his action, stated that he would swear in as members of the force any persons recommended by the council. At the council meeting Leonard Payne said that some of the officers, at least, had endeavored to do their duty and he did not see why all should be censured because of the dereliction of a few. One of the city fathers stated his criticism of the force was to the effect that he had seen one “special,” on two occasions, locking up a man when the policeman was more “under the weather” than his prisoner.

Clifford – Our young folks who are attending college are preparing to return. Merl Colvin will go to the University of Pennsylvania for a medical course; Stanley Slocum returns to Bucknell to continue his course there; Miss Irene Colvin returns to Stetson hospital to complete her training as a nurse.

Thompson – Mr. and Mrs. Willie Parker and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Alexander, of Great Bend, drank a whole churn of buttermilk at Chauncey Burchell’s, Sunday. We were not given the dimensions of the churn, whether it was a gallon or a barrel.

Uniondale – Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Reynolds have invited the Grand Army men to dinner at their summer home. The post was named after Mathew McPherson and in connection with the dinner a reunion of the McPherson family will be held. There are but four members of the post living. They are: Theron Dimmick, Morris and Richard Davis and W. F. Gibson.

Annual Reunion of G.A.R. Veterans: About 200 persons were in attendance at the 57th annual encampment of the veterans of the Susquehanna County Grand Army of the Republic, held on the fair grounds, Montrose, last Friday. Forty veterans were registered. The day was enjoyably spent, an excellent dinner being served by Dr. Ellen Mitchell Tent, Daughters of Union Veterans. Addresses made were all deeply patriotic and stirred the enthusiasm of the audience. Atty. F. I. Lott, who has been commander of the county division for some years, reluctantly accepted the honor for another year. Hon. Jas. W. Adams, of Brooklyn, was named as his adjutant. A most pleasing feature of the program was a ladies’ quartet who sang old army songs and their delighted audience recalled them many times, to which they heartily responded. The day’s festivities closed with all joining in singing “The Army Bean.”

Harford – All is in readiness for the Harford Fair. The Erie Band of Susquehanna will furnish music and there will be a ball game for big purses between the twin borough team and Luzerne Reds; an up-to-date Merry-go-Round will be on the ground for the children and some of the older folks. These are just a few of the activities to be at the Fair. The Harford Agricultural Society has the distinction of having the most sanitary buildings, grounds, water, etc., of any fair in the state.

Forest City – Mrs. Peter Zodak, of Browndale, wishes to inform those who purchased tickets for the drawing of a Durant car, next month, that they can get their money back by calling on her.

Auburn Twp. – The Labor Day reunion and picnic will feature an unexcelled chicken dinner for 50 cents, served all day. Old friends will attend; new friends invited to come and sample the now famous dinners served by the ladies of St. Bonaventure church.

Bridgewater Twp. – A large cross was burned in the meadow on the Comstock farm, Saturday night, around the midnight hour. It is supposed to have been the work of the Ku Klux Clan.

Susquehanna – Saturday night witnessed a clash between Klan and anti-Klan sympathizers. A meeting was being held in the Odd Fellows hall by what was termed the Washington club. The rumor got about that it was a branch of the K. K. K. A crowd assembled to await the breaking up of the meeting and when those in the hall began to disburse “goshing” soon led to fist fights and according the “Transcript” there was a lively time. [The Klan at this time was mainly opposed to the alleged political power of the pope and the Catholic Church and anti-immigration.]

South Gibson – Hayden Tingley, while driving from Royal to South Gibson with a lady friend, had a narrow escape from death for the two of them when their car jumped off the end of the stone bridge, taking a drop of eighteen feet and landing in over six feet of water. The accident was caused by a tire blow out in the rear wheel. Mr. Tingley had difficulty in getting free from the wheel and windshield, which had been crushed over, pinning him fast. As soon as he could extricate himself he found that his friend had reached the bank in safety ahead of him, and they both escaped without injury. The car had to have a new fender, top and windshield, but otherwise the new enamel of the car was not marred and the wheels had not been damaged. One man who saw the place where the car made its great dive told the driver he was lucky, because he might try it over a thousand times and he would get killed every time.

Herrick Center – Fred Litchwork, aged 15, who lives with Ira Curtis’ family, was struck by an automobile while engaged at work around the barn. He was knocked down, suffering a fractured leg and bruises to his head and body. He was attended by Dr. A. L. Craft and later removed to Emergency Hospital, Carbondale.

Jackson – While driving to Victory Park, Susquehanna, in a new Ford Roadster, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. DeWitt and son, James, were thrown out of their car into a sluice damaging the car and smashing tires. Myron Page, driving a truck from Binghamton to Thompson, crowded them over the sluice. E. Gelatt and a force of men hauled the car out of the sluice and pushed it to the bottom of the hill, where Mr. Gelatt rendered able assistance, which enabled the party to reach home in safety.

New Milford – Rodney Harding has purchased the church sheds* from the Presbyterian congregation and is erecting a garage on Upper Main Street. [*Church sheds were used to shelter horses during services. Once automobiles became the main source of travel sheds were no longer needed.]

Dimock – The condition of Max Gregory has grown steadily worse of late, so he was taken to a hospital in Wilkes-Barre where he will undergo an operation as soon as possible. He has never been able to open his jaws since the trouble came upon him. Under the xray at Wilkes-Barre it was found that the jawbone was diseased, thus necessitating an immediate operation.

Franklin Forks – The Ladies’ Aid will serve ice cream and cake in the Alliance hall, Saturday evening, Aug. 30. Ice cream, 10 cents. A dish comes 5 cents. Cake free.

East Rush – A. E. Hall and son, Claud, together with W. T. Quick and son, Clifford, started for the huckleberry mountains, at Mehoopany, Monday morning.

News Briefs: The reason why a lot of men are bachelors is because they failed to embrace their opportunities. ALSO A few days ago William S. Watts, proprietor of the hardware store next to the post office, was accosted by a stranger in his place of business saying, “Here are fifty cents to pay for a knife which I stole from the Watts store, Honesdale, 38 years ago when a boy. I have often thought of my wrong-doing and always meant to make amends. I have now done so and I feel better.” The store at that time was owned by Mr. Graham Watts, father of the present owner. The one making the reparation lives in Chicago and was on a trip to New York and stopped off at Hawley. “Hawley Times”

Dimock – The Dimock Camp Meeting Association announces that its annual meeting will be held beginning Aug. 14th and will last 10 days. Cottages may be obtained. ALSO Max Gregory wishes to express his heartfelt gratitude to the friends and neighbors for their many kindnesses during his illness and recent misfortune, and to the Ku Klux Klan, who recently came, hooded, to his home and left a generous sum of money.

Gibson – A committee of the Daughters of the American Revolution placed markers on nine mounds in Gibson township, where Revolutionary Soldiers sleep. In the cemetery at Gibson village, early known as Burrows Hollow, were found the last resting places of Consider Fuller, Elias VanWinkle, Wright Chamberlin, Dr. Robert Chandler and Nathaniel Claflin. Nehemiah Barnes is buried in a family plot reserved by the Barnes heirs on the farm of U.B. Craft, one mile from Gibson. The graves of Mr. Whitney, Sr., who died in 1846 and Moses Chamberlin, who died in 1832, are located in Union Hill cemetery, which is said to be the oldest burial place in the township. One and one-half miles from Gibson, on the old Potter farm, is the grave of Captain Joseph Potter, who died in 1835. He came here Jan. 29, 1792, and was the first settler in Gibson Township

Fairdale – Rose Horton, a missionary from British East Africa for the past eight years, is visiting her brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Horton. She has been with the Africa Inland Mission during her labors in Africa, a mission organization, which is closely identified with the Montrose Bible Conference Association.

Upper Lake, New Milford Twp. – Miss Bernice Tingley had a narrow escape from serious injury, last Thursday morning, when her horse ran away, throwing her out of the wagon, with four cans of milk. She had started for the creamery, as usual, when the horse started to run down Shay hill. Realizing her peril, and failing to stop the horse, Miss Tingley ran the horse into the bank and tipped over. She was assisted by kind neighbors, and returned to her home with several bruises and badly lamed, but thankful for even less serious accident.

Brooklyn – An accident, which resulted in Mrs. Meri Pratt sustaining a broken leg, occurred on the trolley line between this place and Foster [Hop Bottom] on Wednesday morning. The passenger car, which leaves Foster at 8:35, had gone only a few rods above the station when a collision took place with a work car returning to the car barn. When the conductor saw the work train approaching he slammed on the brakes and went toward the back part of the car. He was uninjured, but Mrs. Pratt, the only passenger in the car, sustained a compound fracture of the limb. It is understood that the cause of the accident was some trouble with the lights, which should have warned each car that another was in the block.

Forest City – We understand that plans are in preparation for a new theatre for the town that will be on a par with any of the amusement places in this section of the state. It will be erected on the lot of Julius Freedman, between the stores of Heller & Co. and G. A. Thorpe. The seating capacity will be 1200. It has been demonstrated that Forest City is a good “movie” town and we believe that the new and up-to-date amusement place will prove to be a profitable as well as progressive business enterprise.

Susquehanna – Fourteen men are now employed in furniture and mattress making at the factory in Lanesboro. Two men are on the road, a third beginning this week. Perrine’s furniture store, in this place, will soon have a display of the product from this new firm. ALSO Kermit Brenchley, accidentally shot in the back by his brother several weeks ago, has been discharged from the Barnes hospital, where he was under the treatment of Dr. H. D. Washburn. The boy is able to walk with the aid of crutches.

Sanitaria Springs, N. Y. – Dr. C. W. Caterson, former Montrose physician, is now in charge of the Kilmer Memorial Sanitarium. Remarkable cures are being accomplished. The location of the sanitarium is ideal and the surroundings are beautiful, with large, well-kept grounds and buildings, making it an institution that patients certainly must enjoy while convalescing. Dr. Caterson is being assisted, besides the nurses, by Mrs. Caterson and daughter, Mrs. Lucy Caterson Smith.

Harford – Four hundred men and women, who as children of Civil War soldiers and attended the Harford School for Orphans many years ago, came back to the scenes of their childhood and held a merry reunion. The “Harford Sixteeners,” as these sons and daughters of the veterans are known, because of a sixteen-year-old graduating rule, found Harford attractively decorated in their honor. The villagers did their best to make the occasion a pleasant one.

West Lenox – There will be a pie social at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Carey the evening of Aug. 13th. Proceeds will go to the Young People’s Sunday school class.

Uniondale – Douglas & Yale are erecting an addition to their plant. It will be 20 x 30, and will prove a temporary relief from an overcrowded place of business. ALSO The annual reunion of the Churchill family was held at the Elk Hill home of Oliver Chandler.

Montrose – The general Bible Conference closed Sunday evening and the executive secretary, R. M. Honeyman, informs us that without exception it has been the largest conference in point of attendance and doubtless the best from the standpoint of excellence of speakers, that has ever been held here.

News Briefs: The motor associations of Pennsylvania have started a movement to mark the routes through cities. By following the markings, tourists may drive through without asking questions. ALSO Why Babies Cry – Babies never cry because they enjoy it, says a wise mother. Discomfort, either from lack of care or from illness, is the real reason. A pretty good guide for baby care is to regard infants as real human beings with an all-round capacity, a little less in volume, than an adult.

Forest City – Mr. Zedar seeks to give Forest City a place of recreation, unequaled for its scenic beauty. The beautiful grove has been transformed into an ideal park with driveways and paths for the comfort of the auto pubic as well as pedestrians. Mr. Zedar has built a dance pavilion and several booths. It is lighted by electricity. It is a quiet spot and no doubt will be well patronized. It is known to old timers as the McLaughlin farm and located just west of the town.

East Rush – A moving van went through the bridge near G. A. Crisman’s store last Friday. Luckily no one was hurt. This bridge was washed out two years ago and a temporary one was erected and it has been unsafe for some time. It is now hoped that the supervisor will erect a substantial structure.

Burnwood, Ararat Twp. – The local motor cycle riders will hold a hill climbing contest at Gelatt on July 20, at 1 P.M. They have a real high hill to climb and will give you some thrills.

Susquehanna – Kermit Brenchley, the Susquehanna boy who was accidentally shot in the back by his brother several weeks ago, is on the road to recovery. He is still a patient in the Barnes Hospital but is able to sit up every day. He can stand on the left leg and move the right. Both limbs were paralyzed by the charge of shot in the back and the paralysis is being conquered.

Harford – The surviving members of the Class of 1856 of the old Harford Academy met again in annual reunion at Rosemont Inn, Montrose, June 18. There were present 17 but only three of the classmates attended, namely Mrs. Betsey M. Jeffers, of Harford, E. W. Bolles, of Fairdale, and H. M. Benson, of Jackson. Hon. E. B. Beardslee, yet living, but unable to be present. Many memories of old school days were told, but one of the most interesting was related by H. M. Benson, who talked about the noisy classroom caused by cowhide boots and good solid calfskin shoes worn by the students. His remedy was to put three loads of sawdust on the floor, which worked nicely—the room so still it seemed like a “dead house.” Each Monday they put three pailfuls of water on the sawdust by sprinkling and it would pack so as not to be hard to walk on.

Marriage Licenses: Richard MacBain and Lillis I. Pratt, both of Hop Bottom; Jas. H. Fordyce and Mattie H. Hogan, both of Susquehanna; Hayden Morgan and Anna Whalen, both of Hallstead.

Soldier’s Monument – The tablets bearing the names of Civil War veterans are again in place around the monument, at the request of the Daughters of Union Veterans. For some years they have been stored in the basement of the court house. These 16 tablets do not contain the names of all the county soldiers who served in the war of the rebellion. Some of the districts never had a tablet constructed as a memorial. The man who originally did the work in the county, a Mr. [Horace] Dean, while riding on horseback in promoting the work, was thrown and killed and the tablets were never completed. It is possible the D. O.V. may endeavor to have all the names engraved on marble, but if this is done the tablets will not be as bulky as those in present use, each tablet weighing about 300 pounds. It is a memorial, however, which should engage the attention and support of all. [A booklet on the monument was published after the monument’s restoration. Careful research found the names of those soldiers whose names did not appear on a tablet.]

Centennial Note: The “Montrose Quick-Step” was used by the Community Band as the opening piece of each concert during the celebration. This lively production was written by Prof. Hamlin Cogswell, when he was leader of the Brooklyn (Pa.) Band and named by him in honor of Montrose. Prof. Cogswell made the Brooklyn band one of the best organizations in the country and at the Philadelphia Centennial in 1876 it was one of the prize-winning bands. He later taught at Mansfield Normal School and in later years at Washington, D.C.

Baseball – The Tri-Borough team, composed of players from Great Bend, Hallstead and Susquehanna, defeated Camp Susquehannock at the Athletic Park on Saturday in a close game. The score was 4-3. The second of the series will take place on Saturday between these teams. The Camp anticipates winning the next two.

Union Soldier Would Not Shoot Gen. Lee  -- An article written by James Melvin Lee, director of the department of journalism, New York University, relates the following: “My impression of Lee, the soldier, has never changed with the passing of the years. The man who fixed it for me was the sexton of my father’s church in the little town of Montrose, Pennsylvania. The sexton of this church was Hyde Crocker, first lieutenant, Co. A, First New Jersey Cavalry.” Mr. Lee went on to relate his meeting Crocker, who asked if he was related to Gen. Lee, of Virginia, extolling so highly in a military way the man who had led the forces of the opposing side. [The Lee relationship was not revealed.] This surprised Mr. Lee who had neither heard nor read anything which paid a finer tribute to the supremacy of Lee on the battlefield. But the great surprise was the remark of the sexton: ‘I once saw General Lee almost face to face.’ “I wish I could remember the exact words that followed. This old sexton mentioned how he had been stationed on sentry duty from the camp. He told how Lee and his escort had come to the brow of the hill. He was very specific as to how the bushes hid him; most minutely did he tell how Lee looked. He spoke of the commanding presence, the wonderful physique and the radiance that came from the face. I recall these words of the old sexton: ‘I was so stunned by the sight that I could not fire. My heart would not let me aim my rifle at the men who stood before me. Had he and his escort advanced any further, I would have done my duty and given the alarm, but I could not shoot to kill.’ “In the two years that my father was stationed at Montrose I came to know Mr. Crocker extremely well. On the roadway that led to the sheds where the farmers parked their carryalls during the services, he traced again and again, in the dust of the road, the diagram of just how the troops were stationed, while he held me and my companions spellbound.” [The Crocker family came to Bridgewater Twp. in 1800. Hyde joined the New Jersey Cavalry in 1861 and was captured in June of 1863. He spent 21 months in four different rebel prisons and during this time started carving canes, several now housed in the County Historical Society’s museum. One has to see the canes to believe their intricacy and beauty.]

When the Old Milford and Owego Turnpike was New: (The following was written by Edgar A. Turrell, his memories of the old turnpike and the meeting of his mother and father.) My grandfather, Leman Turrell, was a surveyor and built a mile and quarter of the turnpike through his farm in Forest Lake and he took stock for his work and he was a director and, I think, treasurer for a time. This was opened in 1824, just the date he built his home there—just 100 years ago and before that he lived in a log cabin built by him in 1809. [The Turrell home still stands in Forest Lake Twp.]. My father was 12 years old in 1824 and when the first coach came down the road he ran into the house to his mother and said something was coming down the road, he did not know what, he never saw anything like it before and it made a big noise and he imitated it with motions and said it went “bang,” “bing,” “bing.” When about 19 he helped drive cattle as far as Dundaff and stayed all night at a hotel on Crystal Lake, right at the County corner line, afterwards known as Campbell’s Hotel. It was burned 20 years ago and the old cellar marks the site. At that time it was owned with the farm of 170 acres and kept by my mother’s father, Erastus Catlin, who removed from Butterfield’s Hill, below Montrose, where he settled in 1810, when he came from Litchfield Co., Conn., where my mother was born and lived her early childhood. On my fathers stay at the hotel she was about 12 years old and her younger sister was afraid of him and she told her that he would not hurt her. That was the first meeting of my father and mother. Her mother shortly after died and the family was broken up and she came back to Montrose, where she ever after resided.”

Harrisburg – One jail sentence—of less than two months—in 18 convictions is the record of the Susquehanna County Courts in disposing of alleged liquor violators arrested by the State Police. Reports compiled by the State Police heads at Harrisburg, for the period covering Jan. 1, 1923 to July 31, 1924, show that 33 persons were arrested in liquor raids in the county. Eighteen of these were convicted, five were discharged, while 10 are still awaiting trial. In addition to the one man sent to jail, the remaining 17 persons convicted were freed after paying fines and the costs of prosecution.

Thompson – Thompson and vicinity will be privileged during the two weeks, starting with Sept. 7th, by having the famous evangelist and singer, Gipsy Simon Smith, in the Methodist Episcopal church. Gipsy Simon is a member of the original Gipsy Smith Tribe and has many interesting and helpful stories to tell from his book of experience. Besides being born and raised in a gipsy camp he has traveled far as a wandering horseman. He has spent six years in London’s slums as a city missionary. For the past ten years he has been doing evangelistic work in the United States and Canada. Rev. Smith is a beautiful singer as well as interesting speaker. He preaches and sings his way into the hearts of his hearers. It is doubtful if the church will be anywhere near large enough to accommodate the throng of eager listeners.

Bennett Corners, Auburn Twp. – The school children from here are being hauled again this year to Auburn Four Corners. James McAvoy is the driver of the route.

Montrose – The Ideal Theatre is playing the following next week: The “Pied Piper Malone” a romance with some kiddies, a girl and a new screen idea. Written by Booth Tarkington; “Monsieur Beaucaire” with Rudolph Valentino, the dashing, dueling hero. “The Call of the Wild.” Buck, the canine hero of the story, is a giant St. Bernard of almost human intelligence.

Forest City – The borough council awarded the contract to build a bridge near the Hillside Coal and Iron Company’s breaker. The contract price is $6,685. Work on the bridge is expected to commence next week and completed by Nov. 1. ALSO Midshipman James Walker, of the Naval Academy, is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Walker.

Elk Lake – The 5th annual reunion of the Arnold family was held at the Grange hall, Labor Day. It was represented by members from Binghamton, Scranton, Clark’s Summit, Wilkes-Barre and New York City. The entertainment consisted of music by the Misses Kelly, of Scranton. Members took their exercise in boat riding and bathing and others in popular games and foot racing.

Susquehanna – A meeting of Susquehanna Camp, United Sportsmen, was held here and plans were made for four big days for the sportsmen of this section. Field days will be held Oct. 4 and 5th, at Hallstead, and Oct. 17 and 18 dog trial days will be held in Montrose. All of these events are open to any contestants and many entries are expected.

Kingsley – Coe H. Stearns, our progressive miller, is known the county over as a dealer in feeds at reasonable prices, and as a result has built up a steadily growing business. He announces that he will have an exhibit of DeLaval milking machines at the Harford Fair next week.

Franklin Hill – John Wood sustained a fracture of his arm while cranking his Ford car one day last week.

Heart Lake – The Get-To-Gether class enjoyed a wonderful time at the picnic at the home of the teacher, Mrs. Ray Smith.

Dimock –Some of the Dimock folks went to Springville to take treatments of Dr. Downer, chiropractor, of Montrose, who is at the Springville hotel every Monday night. ALSO Twenty-five of the residents of this pace enjoyed a motor trip to Elk Mountain, carrying a basket lunch with them. After going as far as possible with their cars, they walked over a mile up to the tower, where they could look at the surrounding country for miles.

South Gibson – Misses Margaret Pritchard and Sarah Michael left on Monday last for Mansfield where they will attend school.

Brooklyn – The Montrose Fair, as usual, brought quite a little frost in the valley. If the fair always has to bring the first frost, let us hope next year the fair will be in October.

Birchardville – There was a slight frost here Saturday morning, and snow was seen on the hill northwest of us during the day.

News Brief: The bobbed hair craze has already ruined the hairnet industry, which sales used to amount to $20,000,000 a year.

Springville – The building of the new high school will mark a new period of advancement in the history of that excellent school. For some time the Springville high school has ranked among the leaders in the second- class high schools in the county, and during the last year the state educational department has elevated it to the grade of a first-class school, owing to its meeting the necessary qualifications. The new building is being built of rubble brick and tile and is thoroughly modern in construction.  Wayne Webster, who successfully taught last year, will be the principal this year. Floyd Adams will give special attention to athletic sports and it is expected that we will have a fine team to compete with other county teams. Mr. Adams was the Susquehanna University coach who made it largely possible for the University to win the interstate track meet last spring. The school will open Monday, Sept. 9th.

Dimock – Sunday night, James Bunnell notified Chief of Police A. J. Tingley that a young man employed by him, Irwin Burgess, had taken his Ford car and departed. Mr. Bunnell said he would not attempt to locate the young man that night, hoping he would return before morning. But morning came and the youthful autoist and Lizzie [the car] did not, so the chief started out to look for the offender. The abandoned car was found near the Summit Bridge, about ten miles down the Montrose Trail. Burgess was found at the home of a friend in that vicinity and was brought to Montrose and given a hearing before Justice F. I. Lott. He explained that some men asked him to take them to Scranton, but he left them off in Factoryville. Returning with the car, he ran it off the trail and was obliged to abandon it. Burgess appeared to be repentant and Mr. Bunnell took him into his custody, admonishing him to hereafter walk in the straight and narrow way or the sword of Damocles would fall.

Harford – George Osmun found a pair of baby shoes in his huckleberry patch and says owner can have same by proving property and paying for berries. Mr. Osmun has his land posted and wishes pickers to please take notice. ALSO The Ku Klux Klansmen burned a cross on the hill above here. We understand the society has a number of members in this place and Kingsley.

Susquehanna – There is a report that within the next two years as fine a road into Susquehanna as the Trail road is, can be looked for and that boulevard lights will be installed along this route from Binghamton to Susquehanna. This report has caused a big jump in the prices of real estate along the road.

Heart Lake – Arthur Williams met with a bad accident on Friday, being run into by an automobile and driving his car into a telephone pole, badly demolishing the car. Mr. Williams sustained some bruises but no bones broken. Philip McDonald was with him. Mr. McDonald was thrown from the car and badly cut about the face.

Forest Lake – George Birchard, of Lincoln, Neb., is visiting friends and relatives here. Mr. Birchard, a son of the late Lyman Birchard, is a native of Forest Lake. When a young man he accepted the advice of the late Horace Greeley to “go west.” For many years he was engaged in business as a contractor and builder, in which he accumulated a competency, and lives in retirement upon the shady side of Easy Street in his adopted city. While motoring East from Lincoln, Mr. Birchard was honored in an Ohio town, through which he was passing, by being mistaken for Gov Bryan, Democratic nominee for vice president. He says that it the nearest he ever came to being a member of the Democratic party.

Montrose – R. F. Alden, who for many years has been a salesman for Isaac Laudar & Sons, monument manufacturers of Binghamton, is now located in his former home in Montrose and during the summer has sold many monuments in this locality. One of the largest sold recently is of handsome sarcophagus design for the J. J. Ryan family plot in St. Mary’s cemetery. O.W. Chase has also had a monument of similar design erected in the Montrose Cemetery. Rev. C. G. Langford, Mrs. Aaron Arnold, Mrs. W. V. Handrick, A. J. Wheaton, Fred Shoemaker, Mrs. Lillian Titman, Mrs. T. L. Dolan, Mrs. John Dolan, Mrs. W. H. VanCamp, Mrs. Harry L. Mack, Miss Lottie Deans, Prof. E. L. Blakeslee, the Charles Beck estate, the Canfield and Clark plot, and many others are among the recent purchasers of handsome monuments.

Hop Bottom – The funeral services of the late Harry Lindsey were held from his home in Lathrop, Aug. 12. Rev. Chas. MacBain officiated. The bearers were comrades of the Civil War who are living in this vicinity.

Lakeview – The third annual reunion of the descendants of Perry and Martha E. Burdick was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Corse, of this place. Mrs. Martha E. Burdick, who is 86 years of age, has lived to see two of her fifth generation grandchildren and their photographs were taken. Mrs. Burdick also rode 280 miles in one day to attend, having spent the past year with her daughter in DuBois.

Clifford – The Second Annual Old Home Coming Celebration was largely attended. The celebration opened Friday evening with a wiener roast and watermelon feast, at which a number of “old residents” and visitors who were “former residents” made interesting talks. On Saturday about 400 people were in the crowd, many coming a considerable distance to meet old friends. Dinner was served at noon in Hasbrook hall by the ladies’ societies of the church of Lenoxville and Clifford. Speaker John Strain, secretary of the Associated Employers of Utica, N. Y., spoke of “Present Political Tendencies,” and R.H. Rivenberg, dean of Bucknell University, spoke on “The Needs of a Small Community,” especially advocating for the erection of a consolidated school to replace the present school that has been doing service for over 100 years, and a suggestion to do away with several sectarian churches of the village and replace them by one non-denominational church. The celebration was continued in a quiet way on Sunday.

South Ararat – Miss Kathryn Burman carried away the prize, a pocket dictionary, for the girl who could run the fastest at the field day exercises held near Fiddle Lake.

Forest City – Ray Saunders, manager of the Forest City poor farm, has tendered his resignation. Carl Mortgage expects to move his family on the poor farm the first of the month.

Montrose – Fred W. Crandall, aged 69, passed away at his home on Lincoln avenue, July 28, 1924. Mr. Crandall was for some years one of the leading businessmen of Montrose and was at the head of one of its most thriving institutions at one time—the Crandall Toy factory. Fire destroyed it about 35 years ago and it was not rebuilt. This factory was one of the first toy factories in the country and gave employment to a large number of people. After the fire here, Mr. Crandall went to Elkland, Pa, where he successfully engaged in the same business. About two years ago he returned to Montrose with his wife, who died about a year ago, and daughter, Miss Helen Crandall. The body was taken to Elkland for interment beside the grave of his wife. ALSO The Ku Klux Klan met in Colonial Hall and about 100 men were in attendance. A large number came from neighboring towns, Dimock, Springville, Hop Bottom and Brooklyn being represented. Admission was secured by ticket.

Herrick Twp. – Ray Saunders was appointed poor master to fill the vacancy caused by removal of N. M. Carpenter.

Forest City – The Girl Scouts, who are camping at Crystal Lake, are having a wonderful time. Their slogan is Eat, Sleep and Bathe.

Jackson – The marriage of Carlton Wilmarth, of New York City, and Miss Mildred Leonard, of Jackson, occurred at the home of the bride, Thursday, July 24, 1924. Rev. F. F. Freeman performed the ceremony.

Harford – We have a library wagon and a school wagon, which passes through the rural districts, but we wonder how many communities have a Sunday school wagon. This place expects to have one beginning next Sunday. We understand that Leon Hull will be the driver. There are a number of children in this place who have no way of going to Sunday school and now, through the efforts of Mrs. Wm. Benning and others, arrangements have been made to carry all the children who have no other way to attend Sunday school at Harford. The wagon is undenominational, as both Sunday schools are held at the same hour.

Lanesboro – Six members of the Lanesboro Girls’ Reserve, consisting of Misses Stacia Smith, Rose Louciana, Sara Waters, Irene Caffrey, Helen Axtell and Helen Carr, came down and made a visit to the tower on Elk Mountain. They climbed the 81 steps and were repaid by the view of the surrounding country.

Heart Lake –There was a birthday party on July 15thfor Amos Greene, it being his 82nd year. Many of his friends and relatives gathered for the occasion, there being one brother, Ned Greene, of Laceyville; one brother, Nathan Greene, of Elk Lake; and one sister, Mrs. D. H. Warner, of Birchardville, the only four left of nine children.

New Milford – G. A. Sutton, of Fairbury, Ill., and his nephew, Alfred Brush, of Brushville, went to Montrose and called on old friends. Mr. Sutton is a former resident of New Milford and went west about 40 years ago. For some years he has been editor of the “Fairbury Blade,” retiring not long since. Mr. Sutton and Judge A. B. Smith were friends when young men, and while Mr. Sutton was leaving the post office he stopped a gentleman and was about to ask him where Judge Smith’s office is [located], when the man addressed called him by name and he found himself shaking hands with the judge himself. They had an enjoyable time recalling earlier days in New Milford.

Uniondale – Wallie McPherson is driving a new Ford truck. He brings his milk to this station and said that he wonders how he got along without a truck. ALSO Miss Florence Williams is carrying the mail on R.D. 2, while her father is haying.

Silver Lake – About 30 members of Camp Red Cloud, a boys’ camp at this place, came down the Susquehanna river in canoes and disembarked in Tunkhannock, returning back to camp by truck. An army officer was with them, looking after their welfare.

Brookdale – Mr. Whipple, who has bought the acid factory place, moved his family here Monday morning.

Hop Bottom – A reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas MacBain, July 23, in honor of their son, Richard, and wife, who were married July 11th at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oley Pratt. Many beautiful gifts were left them, consisting of table linen, towels, lunch sets, silver, cut glass, pyrex ware, rug and oil paintings, besides a purse of $60. The couple rented a home at South Dalton. The groom is an employee of the Keyser Valley Car Works and the bride expects to teach in the Dalton High School.

The Giant Dirigible Shenandoah: All in Montrose turned out in the hope of seeing the dirigible pass over. With the “Democrat” off the press the force could hardly withstand seeing hundreds off by automobile for “Summit Hill,” on the trail, and when Earl Wootton suggested “the Buick” and Henry Felton “the Chevy,” the proprietors hands simultaneously went into their pockets for the keys to lock up. Getting away with a late start, and near Lake Montrose, the crowd was seen coming homeward. District Attorney Little, riding as passenger on a motorcycle, pointed toward the northern horizon, and there like a silver cigar was the object of our interest as it sank beyond the wooded hills in the direction of Binghamton. About three o’clock, when we were once again settled to our work, there was a great commotion along Public avenue and from stores and business places there streamed a throng of persons looking intently upward. Then we got a good view of the dirigible, as it sailed homeward to Lakehurst, N. J., just a little south of the central part of town. It was probably a mile in the air when it passed over, although it appeared scarcely a thousand feet up and the name “U. S. Navy” was readily discernible. The big airship seemed to slow down over the town and after passing over it speeded up to 50 miles an hour. The Shenandoah is 680 ft. in length and on its trip carried 49 men. The officers and crew numbered 29 and the rest were observers, newspaper reporters and civilians. From the “Montrose Democrat,” July 31, 1924.

News Briefs: All School Children Must Be Vaccinated: The following county physicians have been appointed as official deputies to re-vaccinate, free of charge, school children who have undergone two or more unsuccessful attempts at vaccination against smallpox. The appointees are: Dr. H. M. Fry, Rush; Dr. A. E. Snyder, New Milford; Dr. W. J. Condon, Susquehanna. School children living in the rural districts who have been twice unsuccessfully vaccinated, or those who had been admitted to school last term on an official temporary certificate, must be revaccinated.

Montrose – At a meeting of the Borough Council the principal subject of discussion was the granting of a franchise to the American Telephone & Telegraph Co. This great corporation proposes placing its wires underground in the central part of Montrose, providing the franchise is approved by the Public Service Commission, which it doubtless will be. The Council granted the request for a franchise. ALSO Mrs. George W. Hutchison, of Washington, D.C., arrived in Montrose, June 30th, to be here for our celebration. Her grandfather, Isaac Peckins, came here with Abinoam Hinds, brother of Capt. Bartlett Hinds, in 1802. ALSO Now playing at the Ideal Theatre, Bluebeards Eighth Wife, with Gloria Swanson.

Lawton – The Rome team will play the Rush and Auburn Giants at Lawton Park, July 12, at 3 p.m. The Rush and Auburn team is the county league champions and a great game may be expected, as the
Rome team is one of Bradford county’s best.

Springville – The death of N. S. Brown occurred at the home of his brother, Arthur, on June 30, after a long illness. Services at the house and interment at Sunnyside cemetery on July 3rd. His wife, Freelove Travis Brown, died July 15, 1923.

Hop Bottom was well represented at the centennial celebration at Montrose. Miss Madeline Murray, who graduated in the 1924 class of the Montrose high school, was chosen as Miss Hop Bottom.

New Milford – Mr. and Mrs. Homer Seamans entertained at a dinner, July 5th, in honor of the 48th anniversary of their parents’ wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Seamans. The tables were decorated with laurel.

South Auburn – Misses Mildred and Madge McMickens, students at the Mansfield summer normal school, spent last week at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McMickens.

Brooklyn – The Girl Scout Camp has opened for the season and a large number are enjoying the activities at Ely Lake. Several fine pickerel were lifted from North Pond on the first day of the month.

Lenoxville – Mr. and Mrs. U. W. Barber, family and friends, formed a party and motored to Pike county. After lunch the ladies went for a short walk along a road leading through the brush. They had gone but a short distance when they heard the alarm of a rattler, which lay coiled in the grass near where one of the party was walking. After a short discussion they turned on the rattler and soon ended his life with the only weapon near, small stones. They triumphantly carried their enemy back to camp. It proved to have 12 rattlers and measured four feet long. It is an experience long to be remembered by the women and children.

East Rush – Mrs. Fannie M. Seiber passed away at the home of Mrs. F. A. Bedell, June 30, 1924. Mrs. Seiber was a daughter of Geo. Green, of Elk Lake, her maiden name being Fannie M. Green. Mrs. Seiber had always lived in the vicinity of her birthplace and was highly regarded. Interment was in Tyler cemetery, Elk Lake.

Jackson – Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Lamb attended the Montrose Centennial and spent several days at the home of their son, Leo. A number of others from Jackson township attended the centennial, among the rest being, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Pickering, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Felton, Mrs. Alice Slocum, Miss Celia Slocum, Bernard Slocum, Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Barnes, H. S. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Page.

Forest City – Local No. 1035, United Mine Workers of America, have selected Anthony Mack and George Bajunas as trustees. The grievance committee for the current term will consist of Michael Manion, Charles Fallon and Joseph Kuzacavage,

Silver Lake – Miss Margaret Murphy, from the Misericordia Hospital, New York City, is spending her vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Mahoney. ALSO The many friends of John O’Day were shocked to hear of his sudden death, which occurred at his home at Laurel Lake on Saturday.

West Harford – W. W. Wilmarth and sons are erecting a cottage at Page’s Pond. A. Pickering is doing the carpenter work.

Thompson – On the morning of July 4th occurred one of the worst wrecks that has been known for years, when Erie train 3027, going north, jumped the track directly in front of the Borden milk station, overturning six cars and the engine, striking the milk train which had just been loaded, upsetting 245 cans of milk. It is estimated about 215 were wasted. A wreck at Brandt in early morning delayed the Flyer and both the Flyer going south, and the D.&H. going north, met at the Erie station at the same time. Passengers were transferred from one train to the other and taken to their destination. A wrecking crew from Carbondale and Susquehanna were soon on hand and the track was sufficiently cleared so that trains could pass at four o’clock P.M. Until then, a detour track was built so that trains were not necessarily detained. Four of the crew were slightly injured and were taken to Dr. A. O. Sherwood for treatment, and then sent to their respective homes.

Clifford – The Clifford Giants took both games in a double encounter from the Hudson Pirates, on the local grounds, Sunday afternoon. The score of the first game was 10-3, and second, 5-4, in eleven innings.

Uniondale – Uniondale has the record for the first air mail from the Pacific coast. A letter from Reno, Nev., posted on July 1, reached here on the third, it having first been received in New York. The letter bore 24 cents as postage. ALSO A Poor Married Man, a drama in three acts, was presented to a large and appreciative audience, Sunday evening, July 1, in Williams’ Hall, for the benefit of the Uniondale Public Library. Music was furnished by the Uniondale orchestra.

News Brief: The entire nation deeply sympathizes with President and Mrs. Coolidge in the loss of their younger son, Calvin Coolidge, Jr. The young man, 16 years of age, died in the Walter Reed hospital, Washington, from blood poisoning.

Harford Fair – Sept. 17 and 18 will have fine attractions, among which are: An aeroplane with thrilling parachute drops; Erie Band of Susquehanna; Ball game, Luzerne Reds vs. Great Bend-Hallstead; Big displays in all departments, sports, etc. Plan now to attend.

County Fair – The young woman having the prettiest head of bobbed hair in the county, was decided yesterday. Mrs. Ethel Smith, of Fairdale, was awarded first prize. Helen Fessenden and Ruth Tyler, of Montrose, second and third respectively. The prizes were offered by tonsorial artist, Frank H. Deuel. Miss Eileen Donovan and Winifred Estus were the judges. There were a large number of bobbed heads bobbing before the judges, but Mrs. Smith’s shortened locks were described as a “knockout.”

Franklin Forks – Two large barns on the farm of Martin and Michael Kane, were burned. A bolt of lightning struck one of the structures during the severe storm and the other was ignited by blazing embers. One of the barns was used for the storage of crops and the structure, with its harvest of hay, was completely destroyed, although neighbors saved most of the movable farm machinery The other, a cattle barn, was burned completely, but the stock, being in a pasture, escaped possible cremation. The loss was a heavy one for the young men, being conservatively estimated at 6 or 8 thousand, and only partially covered by insurance.

Great Bend – The Scranton Times alleges that Great Bend has a speed trap for autoists. It claims that officers have been imported and that they work on a “commission basis.”

Montrose – Dr. Charles Decker will celebrate his 80th birthday anniversary on Sept. 28th. Dr. Decker has probably covered more miles of country roads, by horse, in relieving sickness than any physician living in the county. It has also been said of the genial “old country doctor” that if he now had the money due him by parties he had treated and which, out of the kindness of his heart, he had “crossed off his books,” he would today be on “Easy Street.” Each year, scores of friends remember the aged physician with kindly tokens of remembrance.

Dimock – The large dam on the farm of E. O. Bailey is now being repaired to hold water to fill the large ice house, with ice, when winter comes. It supplies the Janssen creamery.

Uniondale – Neil, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Cable, has entered Temple University, Philadelphia. He is a graduate of Uniondale and Carbondale high schools.

Springville - E. C. Ely died at his home on Tuesday of last week and was buried Thursday in the Lynn cemetery, aged 91 years.

Clifford – Friends have received announcements of the marriage of John Snyder and Lucille Worth.

Birchardville – The Dayton and Birchard cousins held a corn roast, at Geo. Dayton’s, in honor of the Sealmyer cousins from Cincinnati.

Forest City – Miss Susan Timko was instantly killed and Helen and Anna Kershnak, Catherine Brasso, Anna Antoinyak and Prof. Herbin, all members of the choir of St. John’s Greek Catholic church, of this place, were seriously injured when an automobile, driven by Andrew Starchak, turned turtle at Wilson Creek. On the level stretch near the Sample home and the Wilson Creek mule barn, Starchak sounded his horn and passed the automobile of Peter Carlson. Mr. Carlson stated to a news man that the Starchak car had barely gained the middle of the road, when he noticed that the rear wheels were sliding and the car began to careen from side to side, then skidded completely around and overturned. It is reported that Starchak was arrested on a charge of involuntary manslaughter. Miss Timko’s funeral was one of the largest seen in this vicinity for some time, attesting to the high esteem in which the deceased was held.

Walter Main’s Circus: It is estimated that about 4,000 persons witnessed the big circus in Montrose. There was a large crowd early in the morning and traffic policemen were kept busy directing the streams of automobiles on the main streets. The “big top” and the smaller tents were pitched on the large meadow, which is adjacent to the Lehigh Valley railroad tracks. The parade attracted thousands and the bands, wild animals, handsome horses, clowns, freaks, etc., attracted the usual wide-eyed surprise. A steam and an electric calliope added to the gayety and a herd of five elephants, tigers, lions, several camels, monkeys, wild boar, and other specimens of the jungle life were in the menagerie. The two sections of the train of 19 cars left here Sunday morning for Hazleton, where they held forth on Labor Day.

The Modern Siren: To the feminine mind a period of reconstruction has set in, and despite adverse opinion, a second milestone on the road to youth is marked by bobbed hair. It is true that there is still much to be done in the way of rejuvenation, but even the tragedy of perpetual treatment does not in any way dim the glory of what has already been accomplished. It is the voice of a new spirit. A cemetery of hair pins has been discovered recently in Chicago—30 tons covering a space 50 feet square—due to bobbed hair. The lowly hair pin, like an actor on the stage—plays its part, then disappears and is not seen again. Old age is a national calamity which stirs the feminine mind to frenzy, and the first hard blow has been struck in the cause of a common campaign—she steps on the gas and bobs her hair. There is a lot of life in the old girl yet.

News Brief: Much so-called stomach trouble is really chronic appendicitis. This can often be relieved by simple glycerine, buckhorn bark, etc. as mixed in Adlerika. Most medicines act only on lower bowel but Adlerika acts on BOTH upper and lower bowel, removes all gasses and poisons. Brings out matter you never thought was in your system. Excellent for obstinate constipation.

Montrose – The annual lawn fete given for the benefit of the library book fund was an enjoyable and successful affair. A dashing shower in the middle of the afternoon had a dampening effect on some of the lawn booths, located on the spacious and beautiful grounds of G C. Comstock, and doubtless kept many away However, the receipts of the fete exceeded the previous high record of last year and at the present time the fund has reached $720.

Fairdale – The Comerford Construction Co., which is laying the concrete paving between Montrose and Fairdale, commenced he first actual spreading of concrete at the Fairdale end. The mixer was started near the store of Joseph West and at the conclusion of the afternoon’s work, at five, the force of men laid a stretch of 240 ft. in length. The concrete is being laid first, from Fairdale towards Montrose, as this more readily permits the hauling of sand, gravel and cement from Montrose, where it is unloaded from the Lackawanna trains. A huge derrick has been erected near the railroad track below the stockyards, which is equipped with a “clam shell” shovel, and this power-propelled machine unloads the cars rapidly, piling the materials in hill-like heaps.

Dimock – The Dimock Camp meeting begins Aug. 14 and ends Aug. 25.

Silver Lake – The management of Camp Red Cloud offers eighteen horses for sale. Here is a fine chance for parties desiring horses to secure excellent animals. They consist of jumpers, Kentucky saddlers, big workhorses, all good ages, sound and true.

Susquehanna – W. B. Main has lately started a new industry in this place, the manufacture of over-stuffed furniture and also mattresses. Part of he machinery has been installed and it is expected that within a few days the work of manufacture will be started. James Clay is experienced in the manufacture of these articles, while Mr. Main is financing the project. The factory is located in the former Barnes plant and it is a splendid industry for Susquehanna.

Forest City – Earl Tourje, in his travels as a trouble shooter for the Telephone company, takes his gun with him and many a woodchuck has been a victim of his unerring aim. Earl says he is getting in trim to bring back a deer the first day of the season.

Birchardville/Rush – Photographer H. A. Kelly, of this place, was in Montrose and showed an attractive picture of a huge American elm, which he took near Lawton. This tree is 14 ft. in circumference and 4 ft., 5 in. in diameter, and is estimated to be 125 years old. It is located on what is known as the Tucker farm, and was planted by Captain Tucker, a pioneer settler from Connecticut, on the day that his son, Levi, was born. The tree stands not far from the Roosevelt Highway and parties interested in state forestry have stated that it is the largest elm ever seen in the state.

Uniondale – Whew! But didn’t our baseball team administer a crushing defeat to the Jackson team. Well, the score stood 24 to 12 in the final frame. Hobbs, of Forest City, was in the box for the Jacksonites, and Glenn Bayless did the trick for the locals. Uniondale is looking up, in a baseball way, and is being constantly reinforced. “Chick” Coleman is the efficient manager.

Gibson – James Evans, Philip Richards and A. F. Lewis are driving new Maxwell cars.

North Jackson – The 56th annual reunion of the French family will be held at the North Jackson Methodist church on Wednesday, August 20. Mrs. George Estabrook is secretary.

Harford – A haying bee was held for Miss Mary Osmun and she wishes to express her sincere appreciation and hearty thanks to all who assisted. Sixteen men and boys did the work and seven ladies helped to serve dinner.

South Auburn – Mrs. Ernest Carlin passed away at her home in Silvara, Aug. 10, 1924. She had been in the Packer hospital, at Sayre, for some time but longed for her own home and was brought there on Wednesday. The funeral services will be held from the Jersey Hill church on Tuesday afternoon.

New Milford – Hebron B. Miller died at his home Aug. 11, 1924, aged 79 years. In 1864 he enlisted in the United States service [Civil War] and was assigned to the 89th Regiment, New York Volunteers. He participated in thirteen battles. At the close of the war he received an honorable discharge. A little later he located in New Milford where he resided over fifty years. He was the oldest of a family of fourteen children. He is survived by three children, Leon A., of Clarks Summit; Misses Mayme, Bessie and Grace, at home. The funeral will be held from his home and interment will be at the New Milford cemetery.

Thompson – The Gelatt reunion will be held at the Grange hall, August 16th. ALSO At the last meeting of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union only one was present and she is one of the busiest women in town.e participated in thirteen battles. At the close of the war, Aug 5, 1865, he was musterd out of the service with an honorable disc

Ararat – A farewell party was held at the home of Mr. and Floyd Sartell by the Ararat Band and the numerous friends of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Potter, who will soon leave Ararat and make their home in Thompson. A large number of friends were present. The Band played many selections, which were much enjoyed. After refreshments were served a beautiful floor lamp was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Potter. On all sides there were expressions of regret that they are leaving Ararat. They have endeared themselves to a large circle of friends.

Electric Line: William B. Gowdy, the newly elected general manager of the Binghamton Light, Heat and Power Company, announces that the new high-tension line to supply Susquehanna, Oakland, Great Bend, Hallstead, New Milford and Montrose, will be completed by January 1. It will cost $150,000. The line will carry current from Willow Point, west of Binghamton, to a connecting point near Great Bend.

Marriage Licenses Granted: Joseph F. Beuhner and Helena Shay, both of Brant; Elmer Soden, of Lanesboro and Betsy Crandall, of Susquehanna; Joseph Pluscuski, of Forest City and Lena Paska, of Brownsville; Harold E. Conrad, of Forest City and Marguerite L. Meagher, of Mr. Pleasant; Willard Kagler, of Thompson Twp., and Marietta Haynes, of Orson.

Motor Cycle Races on Gelatt Hill: The Harley Davidson dealers, Silver and Wademan, of Thompson, staged a hill climb at Gelatt Sunday, July 20th. There were 13 riders entered. Those locally were King Canfield, Ararat, on a Harley and Bill Silver, Thompson, on a Harley. Most of the motorcycles entered were Harleys, others represented were a Henderson, an Indian, an Ace and an Excelsior. The hill was 400 ft. in length with a pitch of 45% for the 205 feet and from 55 to 60% pitch the balance of the way with no level start. About 500 people were in attendance. The winners were as follows: 1st A. Truesdell, of Windsor, over the top in 18 seconds; 2ndChas Zaverl, of Vandling, over the top in 19 2-5 seconds; 3rd Bill Silver, of Thompson, over the top in 22 seconds. All rode Harleys. Wade Whitbeck, of Binghamton and Norm Bodie, of Honesdale, made the top in 23 and 27 2-5 seconds respectively. No other make of machine made better than 257 feet up the hill. Thanks were given to all who helped and to Mr. Bowell for the use of his hill. The boys will attempt Sugar Loaf Mountain on Labor Day.

New Milford – Lee Wilson DeWitt, 17 years old son of Lee J. DeWitt and his late wife, was drowned Sunday afternoon in Upper Lake, New Milford Township. The young man was unable to swim. Following a hearty dinner he went bathing and walked out into the lake, accidentally stepping off into deep water. His cousin, Helen Dillon plunged into the water with her clothes weighing her down and got near enough to reach him. He struggled with his would-be rescuer and realizing that he was pulling her down, she was obliged to give up her attempt to bring him to shore. Fred Maloney then dove for the boy and brought him to the surface, but no signs of life existed. A pulmotor [the first artificial respiration device] was rushed from Binghamton and a large quantity of oxygen was used in an attempt to revive him.

Jackson – A meeting of the Ku Klux Klan was held in the Odd fellows Hall. A speaker from Washington, D. C. spoke to the big crowd that gathered. ALSO I. J. Witter is confined to his home on account of an attack of appendicitis.

Uniondale – The “Old Cabin Minstrel” and band concert will be presented on the evening of July 25th, at W. T. Curtis’ new barn.

Montrose – Dr. Fred N. Catlin, a well-known veterinarian, died at the home of his brother, Frank Catlin, July 16, 1924. Dr. Catlin, who was 31 years old, was a veteran of the World War, being called with the first contingent leaving Montrose. He saw a long period of service in France with a veterinary corps and in one of the gas attacks his lungs were affected. His health was good until a few years ago when he entered a government sanitarium, but the inroads of tuberculosis made it impossible for him to recover. He was the son of Harry Catlin and was born at Watrous Corners, East Bridgewater. The funeral was held in the Baptist church with members of Gardner-Warner Post, American Legion, attending.

Montour County, Pa. – A threat to free Elmer Washburn, aged 15 years, of Susquehanna Co., sentenced to 17 to 19 years for the murder of Cyrus Payne, an aged recluse of Brushville, has been made by Sheriff Schuyler of Montour county, unless some payment is made to him for keeping the boy. Sheriff Schuyler says the boy’s care, since he was brought to Danville from the Eastern penitentiary, has cost him $300 and there has been much buck-passing concerning the payment. If some payment is not soon made, the sheriff declared he would take care of the boy as his own and let him free to earn money for his board and clothes. The sheriff declares he has been the “goat” while both Susquehanna and Montour counties have refused to pay anything for the boy’s maintenance in jail.

Brooklyn – Miss Florence Gere, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. C. E. Gere, of this place, and stenographer for the Binghamton Candy Co., has been chosen by the vote of the members of the Y. W. C. A., of Binghamton, as one of the two delegates to represent that city at a conference to be held at a Business Girls’ Camp, near Canton, Pa.

South Montrose – The South Montrose Manufacturing Co. is working at capacity, at present, on garment hangers and wardrobe buffers. Nearly 60 people are employed and an average of 20,000 hangers are put out daily. Some of the leading mercantile firms in the country buy all of their hangers from this company and if the business increases the next year, as it has been the past year, the plant will have to be doubled to keep up with the orders.

Forest Lake – The Merchants Telephone Co. is stringing new copper wires on their line between Forest Lake and Montrose. This will greatly improve the service through that territory.

Upper Lake, New Milford Twp. – Mrs. Judd Tingley and Miss Beatrice Sturdevant, of Binghamton, were baptized at Middle Lake last Thursday.

Clifford - Deuteronomy Kenyon, a native and lifelong resident of Clifford township, died from acute heart trouble on July 16, after a few hours illness. He was nearly 80 and appeared in normal health until a short time before his death. Mr. Jones, of the Dundaff Episcopal church, officiated and burial was made at Edge Hill, Pa.

Hallstead – Monday night Constables Charles Culver, of New Milford, and W. G. Benedict, of Montrose, and Deputies W.G. Holmes and Gordon Ayres, Jr., of Montrose, armed with a search warrant to enter the premises of a house commonly known as the “Red Onion,” near Hallstead, visited the place. The owner, said to be a Mr. Williams, was not at home, but while the officers were there a woman drove up with a car in which said Williams was also riding. The officers approached, and as the car apparently had liquor on board, they requested the right of searching it. The woman “stepped on the gas” and when ordered to stop speeded down the trail. Several shots were fired in the air, but the car made its escape. A warrant was issued for the two the next day.

Montrose Bible Conference: General Bible Conference opens on Friday evening. Attendance this year exceeds all previous years and record-breaking crowds are expected at Sunday’s services. Dr. J. C. Massee, a new speaker at the Conference and a nationally known preacher, will speak Friday evening. Drs. Pettingill, Bieber and Torrey are also among the speakers.

Gibson – A float representing the old Sweet tavern, located in this place on the Newburg turnpike, is being prepared for the centennial at Montrose, July 3rd.

Harford – During the lecturer’s hour at Grange #418, each member told of his or her early school days and first teachers. Experiences extended from the old red schoolhouse with built-in desks and benches around the walls to the modern consolidated school and to the discipline and thoroughness of some of those teachers. After Grange closed Brother Booth treated the crowd to ripe bananas, which were much enjoyed. ALSO Charles A. Stearns, a former resident of North Harford, died in Lansdowne, Pa. He was a Civil War veteran and a member of the Gen. Meade Post. Services were conducted at the Congregational church with burial in Harford cemetery.

Fowler Hill, Rush Twp. – The Wootton brothers, of Montrose, visited their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Wootton, who returned home with them on Sunday.

Transue, Auburn Twp. – Quite a number from here spent Sunday at Andrew Carter’s watching the airplane that was going to go up and didn’t on account of the strong wind blowing.

New Milford – Gregory Hand, Leslie Darrow, Frank and Herman Wilmarth, left for Camp Meade, Md., where they will spend the month of July at the Citizens’ Military Training Camp.

Great Bend – Stanley Ayres, aged 28 years, was accidentally killed in the Lackawanna railroad yards in Scranton on Friday night. His lifeless body, with massive head injuries, was found Saturday morning, having been run over by a switch engine. Everything pointed to his death being accidental. On his person was found $46.57, a gold watch and diamond tie pin. A notebook in his pocket requested that T. J. Egleston, of Great Bend, be notified in the event of accident. His sister is Mrs. Thomas Noble of Dimock.

Montrose – Edward P. Sowers has purchased the large four-acre lot at the corner of Wilson and Park streets from the Geo. V. Bentley estate. Mr. Sowers will erect a residence on this property facing Wilson street. This land is part of the original Stephen Wilson property, the first settler in Bridgewater township.

Thompson – Peter Slick, of Forest City, is erecting a store on the four corners at Dunn’s Lake, where he will serve soft drinks, candy, ice cream, etc. Keep in mind the picnic at Dunn’s Lake, July 4th.

Jackson – The annual meeting of the Jackson Cemetery Association was recently held at the Jackson Baptist church. The ladies furnished dinner and all who could, worked in the cemetery. All lots are cared for alike and the society wishes to interest persons in making deposits for perpetual care. This is often neglected until it is too late. Dues are $1.00 a year for care of the whole cemetery.

Lynn, Springville Twp. – Charles Sheldon is removing a couple of old buildings, which is a decided improvement to the town. A few more such improvements would make Lynn a desirable little village.

Brooklyn – Chas. Stephens’ Ford coupe was struck by a French racer in front of the feed store of Doran & Ely. Charles was on his way to the village and the racer, driven by Walter Sesky, was coming down the state road when the crash occurred. Both cars landed in the ditch in front of John Doran’s house. Neither of the men was seriously injured. Sesky was able to drive his car on home, but Stephens’ car was placed in Fitch’s garage for repairs.

Susquehanna – Floyd Munson and S. Pierson, who are now camping on the Delaware, at Hancock, have been joined by Kenneth Moore and Archie Walker, and the four will make a canoe trip from Susquehanna to the Chesapeake Bay, going down the Susquehanna river.

Forest City – Jon Suponcic filed a petition for final papers in the naturalization court at Scranton. Anthony Simoncic, at the same time, declared his intention of renouncing Austria to become an American citizen. Jon Dutchman and Joseph Laurihik were witnesses in both cases. ALSO Anthony Kuznik has purchased the John Sullivan property on North Main street. Mr. Kuznik is one of our most popular young men. During the coal mine suspension he visited his homeland, Austria, and there witnessed conditions, which indelibly fixed in his mind that America was the only country for him. He returned, accompanied by a lady who agreed to share his fortune.

Hop Bottom – The Hop Bottom National Bank reminded readers of the following in observance of this Nation’s birthday: “When Patriots Wrote a Story All Peoples Have Learned. Back in 1776 a new history was begun—of Liberty and Right and Equality and Opportunity. One hundred and forty-eight years after—on this Fourth of July—we mark again a birthday anniversary of Our Country. From a peak among nations America now can see how widely the ideals of the Signers of the Declaration have spread.”

News Brief: A Scranton Ford dealer is making Fords sell faster than ordinary by repainting them a maroon or radio blue and adding some extras and selling them as “sport” cars. There is a growing demand for a color other than black. The millions of black cars have made them “common.” He struck the right sales idea by providing something different.

Centennial News: The Montrose Centennial Celebration opened with fair weather and large crowds in attendance. One of the attractions is a replica of a home of the early settlers. A log cabin, a substantial structure of huge logs, erected near the Colonial Hall, is attracting much attention. It is modeled after the primitive cabin as much as possible, even to wooden pegs in some conspicuous places, while the heavy, crude plank door, quaintly hinged with wooden pegs and ancient lock, add to its unique appearance. The total cost of material was but $30.88, all the logs and much of the labor being donated. The carpenters who built it were: H. M. Melhuish, G. D. Ayres, Benton Hibbard, Russell Olin, O. W. Chase, Jesse M. Noble, P. J. Radeker, Arthur Wall, Leon Swackhamer, Leonard Watson and J. P. Drooney. The masons who pointed the chinks: George Sauter, Samuel Warner and Raymond Frisbee. A reminder to attend the parade today at 10 a.m., with concerts, addresses, movies and much more during the afternoon.