Hop Bottom – H. H. Williams, a prominent resident of Hop Bottom, died July 18, 1923. He was for many years a farmer in Lathrop Twp. where the greater part of his life was spent before moving to Hop Bottom where he lived for many years. One day last week he went berrying and the unaccustomed exertion and heat affected him, he being taken ill the following day, when he was stricken with paralysis. He was a veteran of the Civil War and was 78 years of age.

Montrose –The Davies Garage is winning many compliments for its enterprise. A few weeks ago it advertised that free oil would be given on a certain day and in the neighborhood of a hundred motorists called to have the crank case in their cars cleaned and filled with fresh oil. Shortly afterwards the garage sponsored a six-reel film at Ideal Theatre which showed the production of the Studebaker car in all its stages, this being free to the pubic, as well as one of the best two-reel comedy films ever shown here.

Forest City – Edward Yanchitis has thrown his hat into the ring as a candidate for the office of sheriff on the Democrat ticket. Mr. Yanchitis is a fine type of young manhood and has served his country in the navy. His ancestors names were not on the Mayflower passenger list, but he is a 100 per cent American and Democrats can take just pride in casting their ballots for him.

Clifford – Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simpson, of Columbus, Ohio, are visiting Mr. Simpson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Simpson. Mr. Simpson is city engineer of Columbus, which position he has held for some years. His boyhood days were spent in this place, his birthplace.

North Jackson – The Epworth League will give a musical program in the M. E. church, Friday evening, July 27. As a very attractive feature, the Misses Ruth and Jeanette Washburn, of Florida, will play many delightful selections on violin and piano. Ice cream and cake will be served afterward.

Harford – S. F. Osmun and T. Glenn Sophia, of the National Pop Corn and Candy Co., of Binghamton, spent the weekend at their hones here. ALSO Chicken thieves are becoming too numerous. James Cameron had his coop visited and a number of hens and chickens stolen, and Harley Thacher also lost about forty, besides his auto tires, tools, cushions, etc.

Ararat – The children of Brooks school have been, for some time, selling perfume and cards to raise money for a victrola. It is now at the school and will be very entertaining and will give much pleasure to the children. They deserve much credit. If any one would like to donate a record it would be much appreciated.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. – Frank Welch is helping Walter Newton build his barn to take the place of the one burned last year.

East Rush – The young people of this place held an ice cream social in the basement of the church, Thursday evening, realizing about $8.00. ALSO Our pastor, Rev. O. B. Young, gave a very interesting sermon on “The 20thCentury Christian.”

Susquehanna – Harry Demander is selling monuments of every description. Pneumatic tools are used in lettering and carving. In fact, they are the only up-to-date monument works in Susquehanna County. Estimates cheerfully given.

Thompson – A surprise was tendered Mrs. E. E. Gelatt when friends, to the number of 24, entered unannounced and reminded her of the fact that it was a certain anniversary of her birthday and they were loaded with gifts. Mrs. W.W. McNamara was then duly chosen to make the presentation speech, which she was well qualified to do. Chief among the numerous gifts: a skull, pipes, nuts, empty cans for fish bait, some beautiful (?) silverware, and two broken pie plates Mrs. McNamara was very careful to name the giver of each gift as they were presented. Of course the house was in an uproar. After order was restored Mrs. McNamara produced a purse heavy laden with coin and bills of large denomination and with well-chosen remarks presented it to Mrs. Gelatt, who responded in a very feeling and appreciative manner. After a covered dish lunch the company disbursed, each feeling they seldom, if ever, had spent a more enjoyable evening.

Boy Prisoner Causes Dilemma at “Pen.” – Officials of the Eastern Penitentiary are in a quandary as to what to do with 14-year-old Elmer Washburn, of Brushville, Susquehanna county, who is the youngest criminal ever committed. It is admitted freely among persons in the penitentiary that the institution is not the proper place for the boy. It is feared that his contact with hardened criminals would make his rehabilitation impossible.

Susquehanna County Farm Bureau – The Bureau selected two carloads of choice Holstein cattle to represent the county at the National Dairy Show to be held in Syracuse, N. Y., early in October. The various counties of Pennsylvania are showing deep rivalry in the number and quality of dairy animals chosen for the biggest dairy event of the year. It is possible that the Pennsylvania State College will send an exhibit to this show. It would include the 2680-pound Holstein bull, recently given to the college by county agents and agricultural extension specialists.

Death of Jasper Jennings – In the death of Mr. Jennings, who died at his home in Lakeside on July 10, Susquehanna county loses one of its foremost citizens. He was a descendant of David E. Jennings, whose family has been identified with this section from pioneer times. Deceased was born February 8, 1846 on the farm on which he resided until he retired and took up his residence at Lakeside. He improved his educational opportunities and became qualified to teach, was a ready writer and acquired a reputation by his stories, essays and educational articles. He was for many years a contributor to the press and as a historian he acquired much celebrity. He is survived by his wife, one daughter and two sons. The funeral was held from the M. E. church at Lakeside.

St. Swithen’s Day – Sunday, July 15, was St. Swithen’s Day and it rained. We would be quite willing to have it rain forty days successively, but so far the legend has proved defective. Even that dry weather plant, corn, is beginning to feel the effect of the drough and in some fields the leaves are curling on lack of rain. [If it rains on St. Swithen’s Day (July 15), it will rain for 40 days, so the legend goes.]

Susquehanna – The most severe tornado which ever visited here caused the death of one young lady—Miss Francis Kelly, aged 24—and property loss estimated at over $50,000, on Tuesday afternoon. The entire roof of the boiler shop of the Erie Railroad Co., in which 100 men were working, was blown off and only one man was seriously injured—E. E. Dibble, who had a leg fractured. Flying slate from the roof, timbers, boards and shingles painfully injured many. Miss Kelly met her death in a singular manner. She was employed in the office of H. E. Perry, superintendent of car repairing in the Erie shops. About 30 ft. from the frame building in which the office is located was a boxcar, erected on steel supports for the storage of oil waste and other inflammable materials. When the tornado struck the office Miss Kelly and Mr. Perry rushed to the door, intending to seek safety in a more secure place. Mr. Perry attempted to keep hold of the young woman and assist her, but the force of the wind blew both through the doorway and they became separated. She ran along the track towards the New Terminal roadhouse, when the boxcar was blown over, crushing her underneath. Mr. Perry was blown clear of the car, escaping uninjured. Rescuers immediately succeeded in raising the car from Miss Kelly’s body, but her death must have been instantaneous, as her skull was badly crushed. More damage was done to glass windows, roofs, store fronts, trees uprooted, while telephone and telegraph service was put out of business and the electric light wires were severed by falling trees or limbs. After the storm broke the people were panic stricken in may localities, the wind being estimated as traveling at the rate of 50 miles an hour.

New Milford – The close of the first series of ball games in the County League found New Milford leading the league by a substantial margin, having won six games out of seven. However, it was an awful blow when Fairdale, which at that time was trailing the list, defeated her in an 11-inning game on the South Montrose diamond by a score of 7-6.

Forest City – Joseph Muchitz, a student at Harvard University, is home for the summer vacation. ALSO G. A. Mesa, of Scranton, called on friends here yesterday. He is an artist of ability. He had charge of the remodeling of St. Agnes’ church last winter and his work speaks for itself.

Fairdale – Two cows, owned by Earl Jones, were struck by lightning on Wednesday afternoon and instantly killed. The animals were valuable ones and were partially insured for a fraction of their value. The bolt struck a tree under which they had sought shelter from the storm.

Alford – Wilbur Sprout met with a singular accident on the Lackawanna Trail near Alford. He was driving a Maxwell car, the operation of which he was not familiar, and in attempting to turn the car around on the crowded trail he accidentally stalled the engine. In getting out to crank the engine he left it in reverse, and the machine backed away from him and off the paving, threatening to topple backwards down the steep bank. The rear of the car lodged against a couple of small trees, which held it until the power was turned off. For a few moments traffic was held up from both directions on the trail, but a score or more husky motorists came to his assistance and pushed the machine back up the bank and it was found to be uninjured. Were it not for the trees stopping its backward plunge, the car would no doubt have landed in the millpond.

Liberty Twp.- Dr. Royal Meeker, of Harrisburg, was among the Democrat’s callers on Monday. Mr. Meeker is secretary of Labor and Industry of Pennsylvania, having lately been selected for this responsible position by Governor Pinchot. He is a former resident of this township and has many friends through this section who admire him for his splendid personal characteristics and attainments. During the Wilson regime he held an important office in the American delegation of the League of Nations and spent considerable time in Geneva, Switzerland, where that body was in session. He spent Sunday in Susquehanna with his sister, Mrs. L. E. VanAntwerp.

Jackson – Jackson is to have a rousing 4th of July celebration this year. A ball game in the morning and another in the afternoon will be featured. There will be foot and relay races without number and a fantastic parade is scheduled. Dinner will be served at noon. The celebration will be under the auspices of the What-So-Ever class and the Jackson baseball team.

Franklin Forks – During the shower, Sunday, Chas. Berg had a horse killed by lightning and Lyle Stockholm’s barn was blown part way around and tipped sideways. The family was in the barn at the time. Their little girl was hurt quite badly.

Thompson – Miss Myra Campbell is taking a summer course at State College. She will teach the Herrick school this winter.

John H. VanLoan – aged 93, died in Binghamton on June 21st. When a young man, 21 years of age, he went to Glenwood and for four years drove the stage for the Searle Brothers on the Milford and Owego Turnpike, covering the section between Montrose and Carbondale. He later became a master carpenter with the Lackawanna Railroad, which he continued for 25 years and assisted in building the railroad between Hallstead and Binghamton, riding on the first train in 1870. Afterwards he moved to Summerville and Hallstead and then moved to Binghamton in 1907. Three children survive, Warren, of Hallstead and Mrs. B. W. Lawrence and Miss Leora VanLoan, of Binghamton.

Brooklyn Twp. – The annual opening of the Girl Scout Camp at Ely Lake took place, Monday, when 72 Girls Scouts and 10 counselors arrived at this delightful spot. For several years this has been the place where Scranton’s Girl Scouts have camped, the camp being open for a couple of months and the Girl Scouts coming to spend vacations of a fort-night. The camp has been improved this year by the installation of an electric lighting plant. Two large buildings have also been erected. The camp now easily accommodates 100 persons.

Silver Lake Twp. – June 9th will be Visitor’s Day at the gas well now being drilled by the Montrose Gas Co. on the Arthur Hill Farm, in this township, about seven miles north of Montrose. Everybody interested in this development is cordially invited to come and spend the day on the location. Bring a box lunch and eat it in the beautiful maple grove near the drilling rig. A photographer will be on hand to take a group photograph at the noon hour. Come and watch the interesting operation of drilling. Ask questions. A member of the drilling crew will take pleasure in explaining every detail and give all the information desired. The best road is by Franklin Forks, where you turn west. After about a mile, bear to the left over the iron bridge and continue up over the hill and turn to the right at the next four corners. The well is less than a mile from the four corners No drilling is done on Sunday.

Montrose – Jeweler Earl J. Smith has purchased a four-passenger, enclosed Jordan car. ALSO A public hearing before the Pennsylvania Public Service Comm. will be held in Wilkes-Barre, relative to granting a franchise for the operation of the omnibus line between Binghamton and Montrose. The Lackawanna RR Co. is strenuously opposing the granting of the franchise on the grounds that the bus lines are taking away so much of their passenger traffic that it is unprofitable for them to run passenger cars on the branch line between Alford and Montrose. The bus line gives a much more rapid and also a continuous trip to that city and intermediate points, eliminating the long wait at Alford, which the railroad has never seen fit to do away with and has very little passenger traffic Binghamton-wards.

Forest City – Midshipman James P. Walker, of Annapolis Naval Academy, sails on the Arkansas, June 9. He will visit the principal ports of Europe ere he returns. He will receive first hand knowledge of the manner and customs of the people of the countries he will visit. ALSO Friday afternoon, Ernest Tantia, of this place, employed as a laborer in the Coalbrook colliery of the Hudson Coal Co., was caught under a fall of rock while at work. He received a fracture and dislocation of the right hip, internal injuries and a possible puncture of the lung. He is in a very serious condition.

Harford/Harrisburg – Senator Edward A. Jones (“Good Roads Jones”) resigned his seat in the Upper House Monday night. Mr. Jones will at once enter upon his new duties as a member of he Federal Farm Loan Board and will live in Washington, D. C. This office is for life tenure.

Lenox Twp. – Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ledyard motored to Neath, Sunday, where they attended the dedication of the church of that place, it being its fiftieth year. [The Welch Congregational Church, of Neath, served as a meeting house until 1872 when a church was built to house the growing population. Destroyed by fire in 1927, it was replaced by the current church completed in 1932.] J. Tice

Jackson – Edwin A. Leonard, now of Cooperstown, NY, a former resident of Jackson and Sheriff of Susquehanna county in 1894, is visiting the battlefield of Gettysburg and attended the Memorial services. Mr. Leonard was a member of Co. F, 141st Regiment and served three years in that war. He was in 17 of the principal battles of the war in which the Army of the Potomac engaged. He, with 14 others from Jackson, enlisted in August 1862, in Co. F, made up of men from Susquehanna County. Out of these fifteen, three were killed, seven wounded and three missing. There are only five of the 96 of Co. F now living—Capt. N. G. Hawley, of Tampa, Fla.; A. J. Baldwin, of Chino, Calif.; B.F. Barnes, of Thompson; P.T. Lindsley, of Hop Bottom; and Edwin Leonard of Cooperstown, N. Y. Sixteen of Co. F were discharged with the Regiment.

Rush – Miss Ethel Lowe, a nurse at the Sayre hospital, has been spending a few days at her home here.

Dimock – Allen Bros., of Meshoppen, are building a house and cattle shed on the large Ballantine farm.

Thompson – The members of the graduating class are: Thelma Sumner, Perry Whitney, Eva Stockwell, Florence Jacobs, Isabelle Foster, Ida Potter, Milliant Whited, Ruby Stone, Lillian Neild, Bertha Neild, Florence Utter, Justin Neild, Raymond Neild, George Howell, Howard Wall, Kenneth Aldrich, Alton Neild, Clinton Mumford and Kermit Lee.

Visit to a Church Yard by Editor W. C. Cruser: While passing through Silver Lake township the other day and when inquiring my way ahead, I was informed I would pass within a mile or so of the Silver Lake Catholic Church [in Friendsville], one of the pioneer churches of the county, and decided, at once, I would change my course so that I would pass by the church, which I did, and stopped to view it, walked around it to the picnic grounds and the [horse] sheds, which had done duty, lo, these many years. The church is pleasantly located at the top of a hill, with the farms lying off in all directions, on lower ground. Although it was the 24thof May, yet the unusual coolness of the month was intensified upon that eminence, with a stiff northwest wind blowing, as evening came on. The chill of that May evening, called to my mind, in imagination, the many really bitter cold days of winter, in which the faithful had climbed that hill, and braved the cold and storm, year after year, in order to be present at the church service or funerals. And with this thought I walked across the road and entered the burial ground, recognizing names on the stones, most of which I was familiar with, or burials that had occurred long before my time. Some of these families were among the earliest settlers in that part of the county, and carved hundreds of nice farms out of the wilderness and far from the comforts of city life, during those long years that have since passed. And so more than a half hour sped by, while I remained in the chill wind, my mind in the past, and my eyes flitting from stone to stone, as I passed rapidly along.

Franklin Twp. – During the past week teamsters have been engaged in moving the lighter equipment of the Jones drilling rig to the new location, south of Silver Creek, where another well is to be put down by the Montrose Gas Company. Within a few days it is expected that D. E. Passmore will be sent down, with his magnificent lumber teams, to move the rig which weighs, stripped, between six and seven tons. ALSO B. L. Lindsey says that his blacksmith shop will be open three days each week, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, until further notice.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. – We sure had a young winter last week with two inches of snow. Thirty–eight years ago the ground was white with snow, the 30th of May, and a great deal of fruit was damaged. ALSO The following students, of the Warner school, took high school examinations in Friendsville, Saturday: Thomas and Andrew MacFarlane and Walter Foster. Ethel Booth, Wesley Foust, Donald Frazier and Helen Dora, of the Forest Lake school, took the high school examinations in Montrose.

Hallstead – Warren Simrell, son of W. F. Simrell, will graduate from Annapolis in June. He will be commissioned as ensign and will serve on a destroyer as his first assignment.

Forest City – Michael Jannicelli, a student at Bloomsburg Normal school, spent the weekend with his parents here. ALSO St. Joseph’s choir was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Volk, of Railroad street, on Sunday afternoon and evening. A program of songs featured. Refreshments were served and the occasion was a fitting observance of Mothers’ Day.

Great Bend – The Great Bend borough taxpayers met and decided to erect a new school building. The present building has become unsuited for a schoolhouse and it was found it would cost more to repair the old one than it is worth, it being greater economy to erect a new one. Cost projected is $30,000.

Uniondale – John Tinklepaugh drove his speeder to Nicholson one day last week. He did not go quite as fast as some of the autoists but enjoyed the scenery much better and could say “How do you do?” to his old friends along the way instead of cursing the roads and supervisors when his flyer, going 40 miles an hour, skidded and went over the top or up a tree.

Hop Bottom – The class of ’23 is the largest that ever graduated from this school and comprises of twenty-two members.

Montrose - The county commissioners have decided to pave the street along the county grounds which abut on Lake avenue and will go up as far as the jail property. The work will be done at the same time Public avenue is paved, which will lessen the expense to the county. It is probable that brick will be used for paving on the steepest part of the grade, at least, as the State Highway Department requires the use of brick on inclines above a certain percent. An effort is being made to have property owners on Lake avenue, up as far as Locust street, continue the pave to that point A number have agreed to stand their share of the expense to continue the paving.

Heart Lake – The resort here is preparing for its formal opening of the season on Memorial Day, May 30th.

Transue, Auburn Twp. – The hard wind and rainstorm, last week, blew two silos down for F. L. Peet, one for James Hallstead, and overturned a large henhouse for F. E. Ming.

Dimock – Leslie Johnson had the misfortune to fall on the school grounds while doing a pole vault, breaking both bones in his wrist. Dr. Preston set the injured member. This is not only painful and incapacitates him for work, but it is a great handicap to the school base ball team, as Leslie was their catcher.

New Milford – The Personal Workers Class of the M. E. church will present a musical farce entitled, “The Singing School,” in the Opera House, May 18, at 8:15 p.m.

Thompson – Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, the hall was packed Saturday night to witness the play: “Miss Somebody Else.” ALSO Keystone Hall will be open Saturday night, June 2nd, for roller skating and will continue every Saturday night following.

Clifford – The Browndale Sluggers defeated the Clifford Giants in an exciting game Sunday afternoon, by a score of 8 to 6.

Lanesboro – Our schools have closed and the teachers have departed for their respective homes except Miss Edyth Smith, of Uniondale, who remains for a time in the home of Mrs. Arthur Brower. Principal J. R Rude has gone to Honesdale; Miss Luella Gere, assistant principal, to Brooklyn, Pa; Miss Grace Jones to Carbondale and Mrs. Minnie Conrad to Bushellville, Pa.

South Montrose – The pouring of cement on the new concrete State road was commenced near Ballantine’s Crossing, below South Montrose, Tuesday.

Marriage Licenses have been issued to the following: James L. Hull, Kingsley and Sarah A. Gay, Heart Lake; John L. Kilts and Theda Johnson, both of Springville; Ralph W. Clark and Velma L. Birtch, both of New Milford; Forest B. Estabrook and Pheba E. Tiffany, both of New Milford.

News Briefs: Among the other kinds of war now we have what is called the gasoline war. Some one has cut the rate and all along at different garages and pump stations it is posted 25 cents. A number of wholesalers have refused to reduce the rates and consequently several local stations are without supplies and proprietors informed their customers that they did not care to handle gas at a loss. No one seems to know the cause of the struggle but everyone who buys seems to be perfectly well satisfied to get his tank filled for 21 cents. Probably this struggle will soon be over and possibly the price may soar once more. ALSO Every man who drives a car should have a suit of coveralls stowed in the car for any possible emergency. A few dollars spent for a suit often prevents the ruination of a forty or fifty-dollar suit of clothes.

Forest City – S. L. Rothafel, of New York city, was here Tuesday. He motored up in the morning and on his return took Mrs. Rothafel with him, who had been visiting her parents here, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Freedman. Mr. Rothafel is probably one of he most prominent men in the motion picture industry in this country, being manager of the Capitol theatre in New York. He started his career here several years ago when he was manager of the Family theatre. Later he went to the metropolis and became manager of both the Rivoli and Rialto theatres. He entered the world of the “silver screen” when it was in its infancy and has grown with it. [“Roxy” Rothafel discovered the “Missouri Rocketts” when they traveled to New York, in 1928, to perform in the Broadway show, Rain or Shine. They were such an instant hit that he persuaded them to stay in New York—and the rest is history.]

Montrose – On Sunday, June 3rd, 1923, at St. Paul’s Church, founded by her great, great grandfather, Joshua W. Raynsford, Anne Seymour Raynsford, infant daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Robert P. Raynsford, was baptized. ALSO The books of Marie VanVorst in the library are: “Big Tremaine,” “Fairfax and His pride,” and “Tradition.” This talented author, who is spending the summer in the Woodin house on Monument Square, has written 41 books. Four of her books have been adapted to the screen.

Lynn, Springville Twp. – A lady of this place made a rather unusual find recently. It was a set of false teeth lying in the grass by the side of the driveway. The strange part of it is that although she has inquired of everyone who has been in the vicinity, no one seems to claim them. Any one having lost such property will be able to recover it by inquiring at the Lynn store.

Ararat – The Cheerful Workers Missionary Society will meet every Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Harris. They will be glad of orders for quilts, which they make and sell; also for quilts to tie, doing the work reasonably and well. ALSO The South Ararat school picnic, after a fine dinner, served lemonade and bananas to the kiddies.

Forest Lake – The school directors request sealed bids for transportation of pupils on the following school routes: Taylor Hollow to Forest lake; Stone Street to Birchardville; Turrell to Warner by Forest Lake Center. Bids needed by August 4th.

Herrick Center – Russell Craft and Carl Baker, young men of this place, have just been awarded the degree of Bachelor of Arts by Cornell University.

South Auburn – Eldred Tewksbury, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Tewksbury, of Retta, and Miss Elsie Love, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Love, were united in marriage on June 20, at the home of the bride’s parents.

Susquehanna – The Tri-Boro Silk Throwing Mill was gutted by flames on Saturday afternoon. The loss is estimated at $150,000 and was partially insured. It is believed that the factory will be rebuilt. Four lines of hose were laid and the firemen did good work, although handicapped by weak water pressure at the start. A steamer pumped water from Drinker creek and aided materially in quelling the flames. ALSO The funeral of Miss Frances Kelly, victim of the cyclone of June 26, took place at St. John’s Catholic church on Friday. A large crowd expressed the sympathy felt by the entire community for the family and friends of Miss Kelly. Burial was made on Laurel Hill cemetery.

Hop Bottom – Practically all the male citizens turned out Friday afternoon to help in the capture of three young men who entered Dr. Taylor’s store, during the noon hour, and robbed the till of about $38. The trio was captured and they are now in the county jail. The three young men, whose ages range from 15 to 17, all of Scranton, were catching rides on trucks along the Lackawanna Trail. Arriving in Hop Bottom they conceived the idea of entering the Taylor drug store through a window that had been left open.

Susquehanna County Sheep and Wool Growers’ Association – At a meeting of the Association, it was announced that about 9,000 pounds of wool had been pledged, with more in sight. It was the opinion of the directors that a wait of several weeks will see an improvement in the wool market and it was decided not to sell the wool at this time.

Washburn Trial – Elmer Washburn, sentenced last week in the county court to serve from 17 to 19 years in the Eastern penitentiary, for the murder of Cyrus Payne, was taken to the penitentiary in Philadelphia. A number of ladies were at the station to see the boy depart, giving him a box lunch for his journey, for which kindness he showed appreciation.

Tunkhannock – For 71 years bowling alleys and billiard parlors have not been permitted to exist in Wyoming County. Under a law, signed by Gov. Pinchot, this county will be permitted to have them. It appears that something over 70 years ago a fire started in a saloon and ten-pin alley, in Tunkhannock, which wiped out a large section of the town. It was stated at the time that the bowlers and card players were responsible for the blaze starting.

Elk Lake – The Elk Lake Mills property, including mill, house and about 7 acres of land, together will all water rights to the Great Elk Lakes, will go on public sale Friday, July 27th. The mill building is one of the best buckwheat grinding outfits in Pennsylvania and is driven by a Norris Burnham water wheel. Terms made known on day of sale by W. H. Tanner.

South Gibson – The base ball nine was defeated by Uniondale nine, at that place, Saturday. Perhaps we’d better withhold the score.

Jackson – In a lengthy article on the history of the Civil War, written by veteran H. M. Benson, at age 86, he tells of Jackson’s part in the war, including how the men from Jackson volunteered: six volunteered from the family of Emory Larrabee; four from the family of Dow Larrabee; three from the family of Enos Bryant; Ormel Brown, three, Belcher, three; Horace Aldrich, two; Merrick Whitney, two. Four were sent from my father’s family. My brother was taken prisoner and died in a prison pen in North Carolina.

Thompson – Mrs. S. V. Clark, dressmaker of Herrick Center, is professionally engaged in town.

Uniondale – This is the home of two veterans of the Civil War and they are brothers, Richard and Morris Davis. They are descended from the pioneer settlers of Clifford township. Mrs. Andrew Lyon, of Jewell county, Kansas, also survives.

Springville – Wanted—in Springville—a physician to settle permanently. In the summer, nearly every family having an automobile it is not so bad, but the winters, when all roads are blocked with snow drifts and trains irregular and miles from a doctor, it is not a pleasant prospect.

Hallstead – Our merchants will close their stores Wednesday afternoons during July and August, so that the proprietors and clerks may enjoy a half-holiday during the heated period. The Wednesday afternoon closing is becoming quite general and parties planning shopping tours to nearby towns should learn in advance whether or not stores are open on that afternoon. The Scranton postoffice is agitating the matter of closing Saturday afternoons, during the warm weather, giving clerks and carriers an opportunity to secure a little recreation.

Forest Lake – The following Camp Fire Girls occupied the E. J. Smith cottage at the lake last week: Misses Peggy Sayre, Helen Minkler, Virginia Avery, Rosetta Arnold and Cynthia Brewster. Miss Irene Pedrick chaperoned the party. ALSO T. F. Young, of Fair Hill, who was knocked down by an automobile, in Montrose, one day last week, was bruised quite badly.

Great Bend – The Great Bend borough building, used as a lockup and hose house for many years, has been sold by the borough to Hall & Nichols of that place for $526. ALSO The following graduates of the high school are spending the week in Washington: Carl Holcomb, Lloyd Foote, Manice Foote, Gladys Roosa, Norma Riley, Fred VanLoan, Nora Gifford, Robert Colwell, Bessie Hariman, Rena Brant, Stanley Foote, Fern Colwell, Joseph O’Neill. Mrs. Anna M. Holcomb is chaperoning the party.

Susquehanna – Early Tuesday morning two calves were stolen from a barn on the John Hilborn farm, Riverside drive, near this place. An attempt was made to take other calves in the barn, but it appears that the nerve of the robbers deserted them. The animals were tied with chains and these were taken with the animals. It is probable that parties with a truck perpetrated the robbery. These frequent robberies should warn people of rural districts to see that property, which can be carried off, is protected from such unscrupulous parties. Motor vehicles make it easier to perpetrate such robberies than ever before and it is well to “lock the barn before the horse is stolen.”

Montrose – On June 29 the D. A. R. will present the great Cosmopolitan picture, “When Knighthood was in Flower,” starring beautiful Marion Davies. The amount realized will be added to the fund for the Revolutionary Soldiers’ Bronze Memorial Tablet to be placed in the Court House. More than 3000 actors appear in one scene and the picture was filmed at a cost of over $1,200,000. The wedding dress alone, worn by Miss Davies when she, as Princess Mary Tudor, became the bride of old Louis X11, of France, cost $1,500 and is so heavily laden with gems it weighs 28 lbs. The book is on the high school required reading list.

Harford – Reginald E. Lewis, of Tiffany and Rachel W. Tingley, of New Milford, were united in marriage at the home of the pastor of the Congregational church, June 14, 1923. The groom is the son of Ernest Lewis, owner of the large poultry ranch on the Montrose Trail, with who he is in partnership. The bride is well known in Harford and New Milford and is the daughter of H. J. Tingley. She was prettily attired in grey silk Canton crepe and fox furs. Following the ceremony the couple left on an extended tour, by auto, through New Jersey.

Uniondale – Theron Dimmick returned from Greensburg, Pa., where he attended the state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic.

Rushville – While milking on Saturday night, H. E. VanGilder had the misfortune to get kicked by a cow and is now nursing a broken nose. ALSO Theron Hitchcock is driving a new Baby Grand Chevrolet car.

Ararat – The people of this place are getting ready, with much enthusiasm, for Chautauqua, June 28th, 29th & 30th. Last year’s Chautauqua was most interesting and a real uplift to the community.

New Milford – Miss Marion Vail, who has been enjoying a short vacation at her home here, has returned to Mansfield to teach in the State Normal School for the summer. ALSO Ogden Moss purchased a new Hupmobile.

Dimock – Miss Rose Williams has gone to Kingsley where she has a good position in the hotel owned by Mr. Stearns, the father of her old teacher here. ALSO Dimock won the ball game from Springville, the undefeated team of the season, score standing 15-0. The Dimock team was in fine form and Proper and Benninger, as battery, were effectual at all times. Proper did splendid pitching from start to finish. The work of Decker on first base was superb, while second base was excellently covered by Sherman. Siply made a home run, but space does not permit proper mention of the feature hits. A good delegation was present from Rush to witness the game.

Forest City – On June 12 about 100 children, pupils of the Forest City schools, took the Toxin-Anti-toxin treatment. June 20 they took the second treatment and Tuesday morning, June 26, at 9 a.m., they will be given the third treatment. ALSO On June 15, six days before the longest day of the year, we had a frost. No damage was done, however.

News Briefs: The state highways are to be patrolled by motorcycle police and parties exceeding the speed limits or violating the road laws will be arrested. The Lackawanna Trail is to be given special attention. It is hoped in this way to avoid some of the entirely unnecessary accidents. ALSO The following roads are to be added to the state highway system: Route 468—extending from LeRaysville, Bradford county, to Little Meadows. Route No. 474—extending from Jackson to New Milford. This is one of the most heavily traveled thoroughfares in the county. It serves a populous agricultural section and is the natural outlet for people in the eastern part of the county to the Lackawanna Trail and the count y seat. ALSO The Susquehanna County Dairy judging team made an excellent showing at State Collage. Out of a class of 26 county teams competing, the Susquehanna lads were second. The team from this county consisted of Ceylon Ely of the Brooklyn Vocational school and John Karveller and Elwyn King of the Harford Vocational school. City National bank of Susquehanna donated the expenses of the boys while attending the contest.

New Milford – Landlord E. D. Bertholf, who lately died in New Milford and was a former Jessup Twp. resident, had conducted what was known for many years as the Eagle Hotel. A hotel or public house has been continuously in operation on this site for as far back as 1790, when Robert Corbett established a public house on this property. For many years it was known as the Phinney Hotel, “Bill” Phinney having been its proprietor, succeeding his father, the late Philander Phinney, who built the present structure in 1857. Mr. Bertholf had conducted the hotel the past three years. The Bertholf will, lately probated, left $3,000 to Mrs. Augusta Bogue, his housekeeper for the past twelve years; $1,000 to his brother, Samuel Bertholf. The remaining estate is divided between his surviving brother and three sisters.

Harford – We are reliably informed that the time is not far distant when there will be a state concrete road from Nicholson to Harford, via Glenwood. In the words of the old song, “Oh, let it be soon.” ALSO There are but three Civil War veterans in Harford. There are 116 soldiers’ graves in the township cemetery. ALSO Among our newly weds are Kenneth McConnell and Miss Leah Stone. They will reside on a farm near the groom’s parents. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stone, of Kingsley and a popular young lady.

Friendsville – George L. Buffum has purchased the Louise Whelan house and is remodeling it for a store.

Brooklyn – One of those pleasant gatherings took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Meade, of this place, when friends came to congratulate Mrs. George W. Brown, aunt of Mrs. Meade, on rounding out 100 years of earthly life, and still retaining to a great extent all of her faculties. Mrs. Brown was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Beers and was born in Providence, R. I., May 25, 1823 and came to Bradford County in 1830 with horses and wagon, later to Brooklyn, in about 1848, residing in the home of Stephen Breed on the old Breed homestead. Returning to Bradford County she married George W. Brown. At his death she returned to Brooklyn, living with her niece, Mrs. Meade, in her ideal country home, with electric lights, hot and cold water, bath, etc. ALSO Graduating members of the Brooklyn high school are: Virginia West, Norma Smith, Elizabeth Decker, Thelma Button, Frieda Johnson, Carlton Bedell, John Karveller and Alice Mead.

Herrick Twp. – Charles Walker, one of the oldest and best known residents of this township, died at his home, May 18, 1923, age 86. Mr. Walker was a respected citizen and a prosperous farmer and until recently was very active for his years. He leaves his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Emerson Bennett, of East Ararat and Mrs. Thomas Stark, of Lyon street, Herrick, and one son, Edward, who moved to one of the western states several years ago.

Great Bend – Mrs. Riley, who resides in the Kinney block, while burning papers on Saturday afternoon, had her clothing catch fire and was seriously burned. The apron she wore ignited and the flames quickly communicated to her clothing. Two small boys threw water on the burning garments and put out the blaze. She was taken to the Binghamton hospital.

Montrose – James Bunnell and a force of men have been moving a number of the smaller exhibition buildings on the county fair grounds here, and they will be more conveniently located. The grounds and buildings are also being improved and made ready for the forthcoming fair. Contractor Walton will soon commence an addition to the main exhibition hall, which will be ready for use at the annual exhibition in September.

Uniondale – Kenneth Cable worked in the plant of the Philadelphia Bulletinafternoons while attending Temple University, where he recently graduated with honors.

Alford - Wm. Smith has a new Pathe talking machine. [The Pathe Phonograph & Radio Corp, Brooklyn, NY, were the makers of the Pathe line.]

Dimock – The 1923 graduating class comprises Catherine Cronk, Myrtle Shelp, Alice Roberts, Mary Williams, Merl Green, Elsie Berry, Rose Williams, Irene Tanner, Sheldon Grow, Leslie Johnson and Fred Bunnell.

Hop Bottom – There will be a patriotic, dramatic and music entertainment entitled, “The Mother Speaks,” given by the pupils of the school, on the evening of June 2nd, in the Eastern Star room, Masonic Hall.

Lynn, Springville Twp. – We are informed that Chas. Sheldon has contracted with Allen Bros. to erect a modern bungalow on the site of the one destroyed by fire last winter. Everyone has missed the old landmark and will be glad to see it replaced.

Jackson – Students of the Herrick High school will give a three-act drama, entitled, “No Trespassing,” in the Odd Fellows Hall, Jackson, Friday evening, June 1st.

Forest City – At the commencement exercises of the high school, Alice Muchitz gave the Salutation, “Women and Her New Citizenship.” The Valedictory, given by Barbara Puchnik, was “Importance of Business Education.” ALSO We are informed that the firm of Smith & Newak will soon be dissolved. Mr. Smith is to continue in the old stand and Mr. Newak will open in the McCormick building. He will carry a line of musical instruments, sewing machines, etc.

News Briefs: The first film show ever witnessed by peasant children on the island of St. Kilda so terrified them that they stampeded from the schoolroom where the film was being exhibited and sought safety on the wild hillsides of the lonely islet that lies west of Scotland. St. Kilda, isolated for several months of the year by the stormy Atlantic, was visited by people thinking to give the natives a treat and arranged a motion picture. The audience sat unmoved through a picture of a football match, but when an express train rushed at them across the screen the youngsters screamed and fled. ALSO Gov. Smith, of New York, has signed a bill calling upon all secret societies in the state, with rosters of forty or more, to furnish the names and addresses of its members to the secretary of state. The bill is aimed at the Ku Klux Klan. Societies are given ten days to comply with the requirements.

Montrose – The paving of Public Avenue is the topic being discussed by the Borough Council. More will be reported when a decision is made. ALSO A walk through the Montrose Cemetery shows the need of immediate attention to the repair of a number of monuments and stones to prevent considerable damage. In some instances expensive monuments are ready to fall. Members of the Association noted some of the plots, eleven in all, which are in greatest need of attention. Finances are limited to do the repairs and if any reader knows of relatives who should be interested they can confer a real favor by calling their attention to this article. Lot owners can aid in the work by placing their lots under perpetual care.

New Milford – The soft drink bottling works, conducted for the past two years by Dean Brothers, was sold last week to Hollis E. Tiffany. Mr. Tiffany has moved the plant from the Dean mill property to a building near the Bertholf Hotel. “Orange Squeeze,” which has been a leader with the company, will be continued by the new management. For the past 6 months Mr. Tiffany has been employed in the place and has become thoroughly competent in the manufacture of all kinds of soft drinks.

Heart Lake – The fine residence of Mrs. Helen K. Brown caught fire from a defective flue and had not the afternoon train been standing at the station, nearby, it would have been impossible to save it from destruction. Sparks from the chimney had ignited the dry shingles and the flames were spreading rapidly when discovered by the trainmen. The locomotive whistle was blown, giving instant alarm. The train crew, creamery hands and men in charge of Fred Aldrich, from the icehouses, gave prompt and effective assistance and the fire was extinguished before much damage was done.

Alford – Much speculation has been made by autoists going down the Lackawanna Trail, towards Alford, as to the large wooden structure being put up about half-way between he Summit bridge and the old Alford station, the same progressing slowly and having been under construction for nearly the past year. The writer, passing by the other day and being of a curious nature, took the opportunity to stop and inquire and found that it is to be a dance hall. The building is 60x24 and is being put up by C. E. Woodward, of New Milford, who formerly conducted a garage in that place. Mr. Woodward has built the structure entirely alone, doing the excavating and all the woodwork, etc. He intends to sell ice cream, soft drinks, light lunches, etc., and will install an electric piano for dancing, the same to be open to the public at all times.

Harford – E. E. Jones, member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, was appointed by President Warren G. Harding as a member of the farm loan board authorized under the new agricultural credit legislation. Since 1907 Jones has been in the Pennsylvania Legislature, serving in the lower house in the sessions of that year, and the four subsequent terms, and in 1915 was made senator from the district, and in 1920 was re-elected for a second term. Senator Jones has well earned the sobriquet of “Good Roads” Jones in the state for his earnest and continued activity in the legislature for favorable road legislation, especially rural roads.

Susquehanna – On Thursday of last week, Richard Ranlett, age 48, a well-known Erie engineer, passed away. Friday morning, his mother, Mrs. Mary Ranlett, age 72, passed away at the family home. She had been ill from a complication of diseases for a number of weeks. The family had lived in Susquehanna for thirty years, and the double death has brought increased sorrow to many homes. Surviving are sons, George and Charles Ranlett, and a sister, Mrs. M. J Collins, all of Susquehanna.

Jackson – Jackson will have a base ball team this year. The players are already getting organized for the coming season. They will play Gelatt, May 19th. ALSO What the Odd Fellows hall needs is a lighting system. Few towns, the size of ours, have better halls. With a coat or two of paint and better lights the hall would be complete.

Lenoxville – Ridgeway & Stephens, the authorized Ford dealers of this place, are excavating for a large, modern garage, in which to house their rapidly expanding business. Lenoxville is the liveliest town, for its size, in the county having been kept prominently “on the map” by Clarence G. Stephens, who conducts a department store. The new garage building, to be erected on an imposing site, will add greatly to the appearance of the village.

Franklin Forks – The Sons of Veterans met at the Alliance Hall to reorganize. Sandwiches, cake and coffee were served to about fifty.

Brookdale – Miss Anna English, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. English, and William Sites, were married at the home of the bride, on May 1. The Rev. Mr. Evans, of Conklin, officiated. They went to Albany, NY and Massachusetts, to visit friends, before returning.

Hop Bottom – The Universalist Church is undergoing a complete renovation.

South Montrose – The South Montrose Mfg. Co., which has lately taken up the manufacture of suit hangers, has just received a large order from the Woolworth syndicate stores in New York, also the Charles Williams stores and several other big merchandising houses. The factory management hopes to increase its force in order to care for these big orders, but a housing problem is proving the chief drawback at present.

Fowler Hill, Auburn Twp. - Mrs. Calvin Woodruff took her son, Harold Devine, and little granddaughter to the Packer hospital, at Sayre, Friday. Harold has flu of the bowels, and the little granddaughter has pneumonia.

Thompson – Report is that Thompson is going to have a new central [telephone] lady, June 1st. Mrs. Myron Page will succeed Mrs. Ralph Stone, with Miss Leonard, of Jackson, as assistant.

Dimock – The four Dimock High School graduating honor students are: lst, Catherine Cronk, valedictorian; 2nd Myrtle Shelp; Alice Roberts and Mary Williams, tied for third; fourth Merle Sheen. The class is planning to take a trip to Washington directly after the high school has closed.

News Brief: The dirt road, between Harford village, South Gibson and Clifford village is in extraordinarily fine condition. The dirt road between Crystal Lake, to both Uniondale and Forest City, is also very smooth and pleasant for motorists.

Washburn Murder Trial – In the case of Elmer Washburn, age 14, found guilty of murder in the second degree of aged Cyrus Payne, of Jackson township, Judge A. B. Smith overruled the 18 reasons offered by his counsel for a new trial and refused same. Elmer was sentenced to a term of separate and solitary imprisonment in the Eastern Penitentiary, at Philadelphia, for a period of not more than 19 years and not less than 17 years. The judge stated in his opinion: “We are conscious that the youth of the defendant convicted and other pathetic features of this unfortunate case tending to arouse a natural sympathy for the defendant in the mind of the court and jury which, in view of the very strong evidence of his actual guilt, undoubtedly moved the jurymen to accompany their verdict with an oral recommendation of mercy, cannot be permitted to sway us from that discharge of our duty which requires us to hold firm and steady the scales of justice and abide by rules which have been promulgated by higher authority and those of superior legal knowledge to ours. Feeling that the defendant has had a fair and impartial trial, was defended by able and conscientious attorneys, we can no more than allow the law to take its course.” When the judge pronounced sentence on the boy, he showed no signs of emotion, returning to his chair beside his counsel and sitting quietly. But for a slightly nervous tapping of his fingers, he showed unconcern.

Fairdale – A petition was filed to vacate a road in Jessup township from a point in the public road leading from Fairdale to East Rush near the intersection of state or Wyalusing creek road to road leading from East Rush to Montrose, near intersection of road leading to Elk Lake, 5,130 feet long. Road is seldom used for travel and expensive to maintain.

Montrose – Wm. J. Ryan is making arrangements to go out of the plumbing business here and will locate with his family in Friendsville, where he has accepted a position in a creamery. ALSO A special show on July 11th, Jackie Coogan in “MY BOY.” Jackie Coogan again knocking spots off his big laugh record in “Peck’s Bad Boy,” making a sensation with the smiles and sobs of “My Boy.” The kid is indescribable. To see him is to love him. He has a hundred new smiles for you and a hundred lovable pranks.

Forest Lake – A freak of nature in the shape of a duck with four perfectly formed feet and legs was hatched on the farm of Earl C. Stone. ALSO L. T. Brown and family are planning to go to California this autumn, making their home a few miles from Los Angeles. Mr. Brown’s brother, Ralph Pritchard, of Montrose, is preparing to purchase Mr. Brown’s store here and will conduct the business in the near future.

Rush – Miss Katherine Fry, a nurse at the Sayre hospital, has been spending a two weeks’ vacation with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. H. M. Fry. ALSO The Auburn and Rush Poor Asylum is rapidly nearing completion.

Heart Lake – Commencing Saturday, the White Bus Line will operate a bus between Montrose and Heart Lake each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evening, to accommodate dancers at the resort.

Dimock – Quite a number from here attended the ball game at Foster, Saturday, where the Dimock team won the game 11-5. The game was intensely interesting from start to finish, both teams doing excellent work. The Dimock people appreciated the kindness and sportsmanship of the Harford-Foster team, as they were good losers, courteous to everyone, even when the game was going contrary to their wishes. This proved to be one of the most quiet games of the season, with no arguments or controversies to mar its pleasure during the entire nine innings.

Lynn, Springville Twp. – E. L. Brown was taken to the Hahnemann hospital, Scranton, for an operation. It was found that he was suffering from cancer of the large intestine. Therefore, it was necessary to remove about 12 inches of the bowels. Although in a reduced condition, he stood the operation well and the doctors report him as doing as well as can be expected.

Gibson – Frank W. Pickering died at his home June 28, 1923. He was 74 years old, a veteran of the Civil War and a man highly esteemed by all. He had spent his entire life in Gibson. In early life he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Conrad, of Glenwood, who with the following children survive him: Berton F. and Miss Lottie Oakley, of Gibson; Ralph S., of Lenox, and Charles W., of Avoca. The funeral was held from his home and interment in the family plot in the Gibson cemetery.

Forest City – State Police made an extensive raid visiting several places here and confiscated a large amount of alleged “moonshine” whiskey. Those who were caught in the net were Jake Mahovic and wife, F. Lambert, Jack Karpinski, Joseph Dzikas and Joseph Petokas. They entered bail in the sum of $1,000. Lambert, it was said, had two stills in operation and had just finished using one of the stills and was about to place the other in operation when visited by the troopers. The stills, “moonshine” and mash, were loaded into cars and were objects of interest to many who viewed for the first time the implements used in the manufacture of “hooch.” Lambert and the Mahovic couple reside in the same house, known as the Jackhammer place. There is much speculation as to whether or not the police have finished their work here.

Uniondale – Saturday evening Robert Jones and family were the victims of an automobile accident, when near the Stillwater crossing. Mr. Jones saw two autos racing side by side. In order to save himself he turned his machine to the outside of the road and was crowded over the bank. Fortunately, the occupants of the car were not seriously injured. Their escape was a miracle. Their little son was hurt the worst and is suffering much pain. The car was practically new, but is now a wreck. It is said the racers were under the influence of liquor. If so their cases should be taken care of.

News Brief: When the oil boom hit the town of Smackover, Arkansas, the postmaster general, at Washington, received the following message from the postmaster who had grown wealthy in oil lands: “Office is out of my control; letters arriving 5,000 to 7,000 daily; parcel post by the ton; can’t open mail any longer; no place to put it; accept resignation.

Montrose – The commissioners are desirous of having the paving on Lake avenue, on which street county grounds abut on both sides, a width of 27 feet along the court house and fire hall properties and from this point to the foot of jail hill, 19 feet in width, this stretch to be concrete. The hill to the Mrs. Chas. R. Sayre property will be of brick on a concrete base and 18 feet in width. The paving on Maple street, between Public avenue and Chestnut street, will be of concrete and 35 feet in width. The county will pay 99-100ths of the cost of laying the Lake avenue pave and the borough the remaining one per cent. On the Maple street section the county will pay one-half, the borough one-fourth and D. J. Donovan [hotel], the abutting property owner, one-fourth. ALSO E. G. Foote, the long-time faithful and efficient janitor of the courthouse, marches rapidly behind the gasoline-propelled lawnmower and is keeping Monument Square up to its beautiful reputation. It has been computed, after careful measurement, that Mr. Foote travels 9 miles each time he cuts the “green” grass.

Susquehanna – The work of paving all the principal streets is nearing completion. Washington street was completed a few days ago, as was West Main street, up to the concrete section, which is to be resurfaced with brick. At this time the finishing touches are being put on the streets which have been paved since the starting of the work; East Main street, Willow avenue, Broad avenue, Church street, Jackson avenue, Grand street, Erie avenue and West Main street. Susquehanna has more paved streets than any borough in the 15th Congressional District.

Dimock – 4th of July celebration will take place on the Community Common with clay pigeon shooting, dinner and ball game, Montrose vs. Dimock. Ice cream, soft drinks and hot dogs will be sold with proceeds benefiting the base ball team.

Hop Bottom – On June 3rd a large company of relatives gathered at the home of Henry Lindsey, in Lathrop Twp., to celebrate his 83rd birthday. Mr. Lindsey is a Civil War veteran and one of a very small circle of the Grand Army men left in this vicinity. Mr. Lindsey is favored with good health and is able to enjoy life on the farm.

Jackson – The D. D. Duren & Son, blacksmith shop and wagon works, were purchased from H. A. Duren by R. A. Sparks last week. This business is among the oldest in Jackson township. Mr. Sparks will open his shop in the near future.

Springville – Mrs. John Gill, of Newark, N.J. and mother, Mrs. Sarah Conrad, of this place, left Monday for a visit in Kansas, where they expect to spend two or three weeks visiting Mrs. Conrad’s sister.

Heart Lake – D. J. Donovan has greatly improved his boarding house and it is in keeping with the fine equipment which he is providing for his resort and amusement grounds. The rooms are attractively furnished and present a very inviting appearance.

Lynn, Springville Twp. – John Brennan and family motored to the home of J. W. Dodson last week, having made the trip from Connecticut in twelve hours. ALSO Dorothy Jennings will accompany the seniors of Springville high school on a trip to Washington, D. C., starting Monday and spending nearly a week at the Capitol.

Fairdale – Mrs. Reed Very had the misfortune to get thrown from a wagon one day last week and hurt quite badly.

Kingsley – The death of H. Glenn Bacon occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Theo. Stanton, May 28, 1923. Having nearly reached his 78thbirthday, he had been in ailing health for almost two years. At one time he was foreman of the Montrose Republican printing office and left there to become assistant foreman in the printery of the Scranton Republican. He was a veteran of the Civil War on the “Confederate” side, being a Southerner, born in North Carolina. Three sons and two daughters survive him. Burial was at Maplewood cemetery on Decoration Day.

Franklin Forks – Mr. and Mrs. James Peck and son, Ralph, of Kokomo, Ind., are visiting his parents, Mr. & Mrs. C. J. Peck. They came by auto.

Forest City – It required 13 innings to decide the game between the Polish Tigers and the Providence teams. The Forest City boys lost out by one point, the final score being 8 to 7. ALSO Two graduates of Forest City high school, Carl Baker and Russell Craft, will graduate from Cornell University next Monday. Barbara Puchnik, a 1923 graduate of Forest City high school, will enter Temple University, Philadelphia.

Uniondale – The new road leading from the Borough to Elkdale is in poor condition. Travel is directed to the old route. ALSO Art Howell drives a sport model Maxwell car, which he purchased of a Forest City dealer.

News Briefs: Montrose Bible Conference preparations are now being made for the greatest Conference season in its history. The period of activities will extend from July 7th to August 13th. Many prominent Christian leaders from all parts of the world will attend. ALSO Cemetery Associations, to provide for the care of burial grounds, are being organized in many parts of the county to give greater care to these sacred grounds. An association has been organized to care for the Tyler cemetery, west of Springville, with Ned Green, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lake serving as officers. Another association has lately been organized at Fairdale. ALSO Some entertain the idea that the 14th of June has been set apart by some definite Act of Congress as a national “Flag Day.” Congress has never enacted any law on the subject, although it has given the matter some consideration. However, the Order of Elk, at the session of the Grand Lodge, held in Dallas in 1908, designated June 14th as “Flag Day.” A mandatory resolution was adopted requiring each subordinate lodge to observe that day annually as a formal ceremonial occasion, in commemoration of the birth of the American flag. This order was the first and it is believed to be yet the only fraternal organization to establish an annual ceremonial in honor of our flag.

The one thousand or more people that witnessed the first Susquehanna County Interscholastic Field and Track Meet were very much pleased with the manner in which the young athletes performed. At last we realize the real value of athletic competition in our schools. If our boys and girls are taught good, clean competition, in athletics, it will prepare them for straightforwardness in life and make them better citizens in the future. Susquehanna won with a total of 107 points in Class A with Harford second, with 91 points. Ralph Rinker, of Harford was the individual star point getter and Leonard Titus, of Susquehanna, ran a close second. In Class B, Hop Bottom came in the highest, with Louis Powers being the greatest point-getter of the day. Dr. Walter Tewksbury, former University of Pennsylvania star and member of the 1904 Olympic track team, rendered valuable service as starter.

Montrose – Tracy Jenner gave the Salutatory speech at graduation and Helen Corfield, the Valedictory. ALSO Atty. Edward P. Little (later Judge Little) is the champion fisherman of this locality. Ed went out on two occasions last week and on one returned with a catch weighing 75 lbs, and the other weighed 75½ lbs. The fish were suckers, which have lately been running in the Susquehanna, and Ed says the way he got ‘em was to don a pair of hip boots and a pair of woolen mittens (and a checkered shirt) and go right into the water after them. Even a sucker cannot slip out from between a pair of woolen mittens and when they get in a strong lawyer’s hands they are done for. Ed said he wore the blue plaid shirt, as he was afraid the red plaid might make him a little to conspicuous even for night fishing.

Auburn Twp. – Commencement exercises of the high school will be held on the evening of May 23. Miss Madge McMickens, one of South Auburn’s finest young ladies, is one of the graduates.

Jackson – Jackson township needs a centralized school. A better school building, than either the one at Jackson or Lakeview, should be built and equipped with every modern convenience. The logical place for it is in the village of Jackson. But whether Jackson has the school or not, the township should use the method of bringing the schools into one. Jackson has two grocery stores, a drug store, a hall, hotel, two churches, besides being the place where the voting is done and much of the township’s business transacted. It is the only village in the township. It is on the main road. To have a new centralized school at Jackson Lakeview or North Jackson, is much more desirable than the present school system. ALSO An invitation is extended to all soldiers of the Civil, Spanish-American and World Wars, to participate in Memorial Day activities.

Harford – There will be a public meeting in the Odd Fellows Hall, at 1 p.m., on Memorial Day. From that meeting all will march to the cemetery and decorate the graves of our departed soldiers. The people and children are urged to bring flowers to the hall, before noon. There are 77 graves to be decorated and many flowers are required.

Gelatt – LeRoy Gelatt underwent an operation on his eyes at his home here. Dr. A. L. Craft, of Herrick Center, performed the operation.

Kingsley – Another automobile accident occurred near the Oakley crossing on Monday afternoon, when a car skidded and landed in the ditch, demolishing the car and the four occupants were inured. Dr. Taylor was called to fix up their injuries

Herrick Center – The auditorium of the new high school was filled with a capacity audience, Wednesday evening, when the dedicatory services were held. Dr. Shaw, of the Dept. of Education, Harrisburg, delivered the main address, which was excellent. “Brief addresses were given by County Supt. F. H. Taylor and Asst. Supt. Sampson. Dr. A. L. Craft and C. J. Baker, who gave the land over 23 years ago, were given seats of honor. President of the school board, A. E. Flynn, presided in a very pleasing and creditable manner.

Lenox Twp. – Walter C. Adams graduated from the Andrew C. Still College of Osteopathy and Surgery, Kirksville, Mo., on Monday evening. He has made a record as a successful student and his friends are confident he will be eminently successful as a practitioner.

Birchardville – This is a great poultry-raising center, which may account for the fact that it is also noted for its numerous foxes and fox-hunters. A short time ago Marshall and Clayton Ball secured a fox and a litter of young ones by digging them out of their den and placed them in captivity. The mother escaped. What to do with the young cubs was a problem. A mother cat, with some kittens, was among the livestock on the place, and the old cat became a “wet nurse” to the fox cubs. The cubs are thriving on the old cat’s kindly ministrations and the outlook is that they will grow and possibly yet prosper—on some of Birchardville’s poultry, should they chance to escape from durance vile.

Liberty Twp. – Ralph Luce had the misfortune to lose a good cow. E. M. Bailey also has lost one.

Clifford – Harry Price, one of our best-known and most highly regarded residents, died at the home of Mrs. Robert Jones, of Forest City, May 19th.

Thompson – Mrs. Emogene Mulvey, of Carbondale, was engaged at dressmaking last week, at Mrs. A. E. Foster’s, Main Street.

Forest City – Pat O’Malley, a Forest City boy who has gained fame in moving pictures, will be seen this evening, at the Family Theatre, in “My Wild Irish Rose.” ALSO The senior class returned from their trip to Washington, D.C. They visited the Capitol building and White House. They also visited Mount Vernon, Fort Meyer, the Navy Yard and Philadelphia. The trip was an educational one and will long be remembered by the seniors and chaperones.

Uniondale – Douglas & Yale are rushing the automobile business. They received a car load of cars this week and still are not able to meet the demand. John Kagler, John Paye, Everett Lloyd and Burton Avery are the latest purchasers.

News Briefs: There was a lively discussion on why does Memorial Day have to take a back seat in these times and let base ball games and public dancing crowd out so honorable a cause. Something’s wrong. ALSO The “Automobilist” magazine reports that information received from a number of court magistrates indicates that women are more careful as automobile drivers than men. Out of thousands of cases coming before the courts, daily, only about one percent are women.

East Rush – A very few farmers in this vicinity leave their oats sowed in April, on account of the cold weather, but when we compare this spring with some of former years, things are as forward as in most years. We remember 22 years ago today there was very little farming done. On the 25thit snowed and rained all day and there had only been a few warm days up until the 5th of May, when it came off very warm. ALSO The Forest City News reported only nine clear days in April, with snow, frost and a thunderstorm.

Hallstead – Franklin F, Barnes, aged 80 years, died suddenly on April 26, 1923. Mr. Barnes was a Civil War veteran. He enlisted in the 151stVolunteers. He was shot during the war and was captured in the battle of Gettysburg. Besides his widow, he is survived by two sons, Wellington, of San Bernardino, Cal. and Reuben Barnes, of Saskatchewan, formerly of Binghamton. ALSO A cablegram was received announcing the death of William J. Pike, United States consul at  Strasburg, Alsace-Lorraine. Mr. Pike was a native of Hallstead and his younger years were spent largely as private secretary of the late Congressman Galusha A. Grow. He entered the diplomatic service about twenty years ago and was a close, personal friend of the late Hon. James T. DuBois.

Montrose – Earl Wootton, who has been employed by A. W. Lyons for a couple of years, has accepted a position in The Montrose Democrat office and will learn the printers’ trade. His former position, in the Lyons store, will be filled by Delbert Corwin.

Brooklyn – C. F. Richards is one of three remaining Civil War veterans in our town, Hon J. W. Adams and E. E. Rozelle being the other two. Mr. Richards said he enlisted in Co. K., 56th Regiment when 18 years of age, served about a year and was discharged on account of disability. He had a younger brother who enlisted when not yet 16 years of age and his father enlisted at 48 years. Both served an enlistment of three years and each re-enlisted for a six months’ period.

Forest City – Peter Mancuso, Martin Omahen, Joseph Ursic, and Bartle Laurich, were granted citizenship papers by Judge Witmer, at Scranton, last week. The judge granted about three hundred naturalization papers and turned down a number for claiming exemption from drafts during the World War. ALSO John McGranaghan has purchased a Hudson Super Six, seven-passenger car. He will use it in connection with his undertaking business and is also prepared to attend weddings and parties of al kinds. The car is a beauty and would be credit to a much larger town than ours.

Elkdale – J. A. McAlla has opened a store on the corner above the Elkdale creamery.

Jackson – With the disbandment of the Myron French Post, G. A. R., an organization has been formed with the purpose of perpetuating the memory of the heroes of 1861-65, who have answered the last roll call. Many lie sleeping in the cemeteries of the township and their memories will be sacred for all time to come This Memorial will see but few of the Old guard in line, but the spirit that prompted them to offer themselves to their country’s altar predominates.

Kingsley – The Kingsley Garage, of which Fred H. Tyler is the hustling and progressive proprietor, has added a wrecking service car, equipped with a hoist, bars and all appliances necessary for towing purposes. The equipment is so complete that the Lackawanna Motor Club has designed this garage as its official towing service station for that locality.

Welsh Hill, Clifford Twp. – A large crowd attended the sale of the personal property of the late Wm. G. Richards. Jack Richards, his brother and Sarah Daniels, a sister, leave this week for Harvey, Ill, being called here by the death of William.

Uniondale – H. T. Williams moved the post office from the Reynolds building to his newly modeled store, the office is now located on the grocery side of the old store room and takes the whole length of the building. Mrs. Leon Reynolds, the retiring postmaster, has been a faithful, conscientious official.

Stevens Point – Richard and Warren Bailey met death when their car went down a 40-foot embankment near Lanesboro. Two girls in the car miraculously escaped.

Dimock – The annual Field Day will be held at the community house and grounds, on May 10, with all sorts of stunts, beautiful drills and the usual good things that have been a joy each year. Be sure and note the fine things made and exhibited by the girls in the domestic science room. This day will end the school year for the grades; the high school will not close until the fore part of June.

South Gibson – Prof. Robert Sampson was in town, Friday and Saturday, holding the examinations admitting students to the high school department. Thirty-six were present to be examined from Elkdale, Welsh Hill, Clifford and other surrounding towns.

Herrick Center – The teachers and pupils took possession of the new school building on April 23. Brief exercises were held in the morning. Speeches were made by A. E. Flynn, President of the Board of Education, and Dr. A. L. Craft. In the afternoon, Arbor Day exercises were held, after which the school, with the exception of the primary room, went on a hike and nature study of birds and trees.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp – The ladies of Fair Hill and Taylor Hollow met at the home of E. H. Taylor and made two quilts for Homer Coy’s people [their home was destroyed by fire].

Thompson – The mothers of this locality and especially all the young mothers, are cordially invited to meet on May 4th, at the home of Mrs. Fred Ammon, for the purpose of organizing a “Mothers’ Club.”

West Harford – Work is still continuing at a rapid rate on the Harford trail. The road between Harford and Kingsley is now closed. People traveling from Harford to Kingsley are going by the way of Tyler Lake. Much excavating is being done by the steam shovel. At present the shovel is at work between the Wilmarth farm and J. A. Williams’ farm. Mail boxes, sign boards, small trees and large stones are easily lifted out by the huge shovel, which seems almost life like as it lifts large loads of dirt out of the ground. Over 50 men are employed in the construction of the road and the road will doubtless be fully completed by fair time.