Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. - It is not such an uncommon thing to find snowdrifts in spots sheltered from the sun on the first of May. Those who walk through the woods these days may still run across an occasional drift. Talking with Silas Jagger, U. S. weatherman, he recalled that on May 3, 1876, while plowing, he was unable to plow within fifteen or eighteen feet of a stone wall, surrounding a field on his farm, on account of the deep snow. He recalls the snow of the latter part of April 1867, when it was four feet deep. In 1887, on April 17, there was a foot and a half of snow on the ground and sleighing was the accepted mode of travel.

Friendsville – Wm. Flynn’s son, John, a graduate of Montrose high school and Penn State College, is now learning botany in the University of Maryland.

Susquehanna – Fred M. Pierce, a former Erie railroad engineer, died Saturday, after a long illness of diabetes. Mr. Pierce, who until recently had been a mail carrier on Route 3, out of Susquehanna, was said to be the largest mail carrier in the government service. He weighed 358 pounds.

Montrose – The work of relaying a water main on Public Avenue was started yesterday when workmen commenced digging the trenches. W. E. Bennett, of Lanesboro, has taken the contract and is being assisted by W. S. Goodman of that place.

South Auburn – The Ladies’ Grange Auxiliary was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Overfield. A very enjoyable day was spent and dinner was served to about 50 members and guests. Mr. Overfield has recently returned from an extended visit with relatives in the far west.

Jackson – Very few of the old soldiers who are members of the Myron French Post of the G. A. R. are living. In order that the graves of old soldiers buried in the Lamb, North Jackson, Jackson and Lake View cemeteries may be decorated each Memorial Day, a new organization was started in the township for the purpose of carrying on the work of the G. A. R. This organization includes the Sons of Veterans.

New Milford – Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Hardy and son, Dr. J. M. Hardy, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Blair and Ogden Moss, were in Binghamton, Sunday, to attend the lecture given by William Jennings Bryan at Kalurah Temple. [Read more online about Mr. Bryan and the Scopes Monkey Trial.]

Hop Bottom – The play, “At the End of the Rainbow,” given by the young people last Friday evening, was enjoyed by a large and appreciative audience. They expect to give the play at New Milford, Saturday evening.

Birchardville – We are losing one of our good neighbors, as T. S. Curley has sold his farm and is moving to Binghamton to live.

Brooklyn – Arbor Day was observed with appropriate exercises by the high school, Friday afternoon. Each of the twelve grades planted a tree a tree on the new school grounds. ALSO On May 2nd the first six grades will give an entertainment under the direction of Miss Morris, the musical supervisor. It is entitled “A Toy Pageant,” and promises to be one of the best entertainments given by the children of our town.

Dimock – A chicken and poultry talk will be given on April 27, at 10 a.m., at B. V. Crisman’s, by Donald Gray, an expert from Harrisburg, assisted by C. P. Fague, our farm bureau agent. This talk will prove very beneficial to all who hear it and especially so to the young project workers in our school who have gone into the poultry business.

Auburn Corners – Born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bunnell, April 13, 1923, a son--Gershom Worthy Bunnell.

Thompson – Mr. McKaig, of the Pittston [PA] Stove Company, will demonstrate the “Happy Thought.” [According to the Pittston Stove Company’s history, “during the 1920’s as many as 250,000 Pittston Kitchen Stoves and Happy Thought Parlor Stoves, were in use around the country.”]

Forest City – Paul Ranorean and Francis Shamro underwent slight operations at Emergency Hospital, Tuesday. ALSO Mrs. Lula Slick has returned from Orlando Florida, where she spent the winter. She was delighted with life in the Sunny South, but prefers her Pennsylvania home. She has one regret, that she did not go to Cuba before returning home.

Uniondale – Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Sheffel motored to New York city and returned the next day. It required about 8 hours to make the run each way. Mr. Sheffel is well acquainted with the Metropolis, having attended Columbia University in days gone by. They visited the Hippodrome, soon to be razed, and other places of interest. From Forest City they drove all the way over stone or concrete roads. They point out that Forest City is connected with the metropolis by a stone road and two railroads.

Editorial Troubles: The troubles of an editor in a small town are many. Besides the difficulties inherent in making up his paper satisfactorily, he often has to live up to a reputation for limitless knowledge. For many persons he is an oracle, and the column headed “Notes and Queries,” or something similar, is his mouthpiece. A western paper received a communication bearing pertinently on this matter. It ran as follows: “Dear Editor—Will you kindly inform me by return mail what number of seeds are contained in a 73 too 75 pound pumpkin, as I wish to settle an argument.” A parallel to this request lies in an unhappy experience to an editor who one morning received two letters from subscribers. The first, an anxious father wrote to find out the best way to bring up his twin babies, while the other, a farmer, wanted to know the quickest method of getting rid of grasshoppers. The editor hesitated: then out of the fullness of his knowledge, he wrote two letters in reply. But on the haste of business he put the letters into the wrong envelopes. The next morning the father of the twins received this interesting answer: “Cover them carefully with straw and set fire to it. After jumping in the flames a few moments, the little pests will be speedily done for.” And the man who was troubled with grasshoppers was bidden to “Give caster oil regularly in moderate doses and rub their gums with a bone.”

Dimock – The terrific wind of Wednesday blew down Leslie Barnes’ silo, tipped over one of the covered school wagons and caused a tree to fall on the roof of Fred Thomas’ house, breaking a portion of the corner.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. – March sure went out like a lion as we had some high winds and the thermometer at zero the last week of the month.

Heart Lake – People skated on the lake April 1st, rather unusual. Also harvested ice April 3. Ice 14 inches thick.

Jackson – Chas. C. Bookstaver, aged 77 years, a lifelong resident, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. M. Pease, March 23, 1923. For years he was a blacksmith in New Milford and Jackson. He was an old soldier, a member Co. H, 141st Regiment and the Brooklyn G. A. R.

Susquehanna – Chief of Police H. L Stockholm and Erie Detective Robert S. Inglis, of this place, brought W. H. Stewart to Montrose and placed him in jail. Stewart is charged with breaking and entering the home of Edward L. Button, at Oakland, and stealing goods to the value of $200. Mrs. Button, who was also here yesterday, alleges she had directed Stewart to break into the home and remove the goods, which belonged to her, she having left her husband. ALSO While here recently, according to reliable information, County Commissioner Harmon Stone made it quite plain that the Commissioners are expecting state aid on several roads planned for this county, and that some of the roads may be built this year, says the Transcript. Two of the roads, which come first on the program, are the Oakland-Great Bend and the Lanesboro roads. Those who talked with Commissioner Stone believe that he had these two roads in mind when he stated that “some state aid roads are to be built in the county this summer.”

Franklin Forks – Don’t forget the chicken pie dinner at the Alliance Hall, April 11. A free-will offering will be taken, proceeds to apply on pastor’s salary.

Forest City – A button strike was on Tuesday at the Coalbrook Colliery. It will continue until all employees have become members of the union, it is claimed.

Montrose – “The Call of Wohelo” will be given by the local Camp Fire Girls, at Ideal Theatre, next Wednesday evening, commencing at 8 o’clock. This is a benefit play for the camp and local people are invited to assist the young ladies in furthering their plans by purchasing tickets. ALSO W. C. Cruser has purchased the large building on Mill street, formerly known as the Catlin boarding house, and will thoroughly renovate and remodel it into an apartment house, The change will include new entrances, new floors, a shifting of some partitions, new plumbing, electric fixtures. There will be four apartments.

Thompson – Miss Gertrude Butler, of Keuka College, Selden Butler, of Bucknell University, Miss Helen Craft, of South River, NJ, Miss Susie Hubbard, of Hallstead, Miss Susie Hathaway, of Binghamton and Willard Callender, of Bucknell University, were all home for Easter vacation.

South Montrose – The South Montrose Mfg. Co. is making from eighteen to twenty thousand coat and pant hangers per day, right along, and are finding ready sale.

Upper Lake, New Milford Twp. – Little Jack Carpenter was seriously ill last Thursday, having taken some kerosene by mistake.

Brooklyn – Born to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Otto, of this place, Saturday, March 31, 1923, an eleven-pound daughter. ALSO Mr. and Mrs. Andrew L. Kent celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, March 19, 1923. They were married in New Milford, March 19, 1873. Mr. Kent’s grandparents were among the early settlers of Brooklyn township.

Springville – Douglas Lathrop has been elected cashier of the First National Bank of Springville. Mr. Lathrop has been employed in the bank for the past ten and one-half years. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. H. B. Lathrop.

South Gibson – Our community was saddened by the death of Mrs. Mary J. Fackler on March 14, following a brief illness of ”flu.” Mrs. Fackler leaves one son, Homer and wife, and two grandchildren, all of Long Beach, Cal.; also two sisters, Dora and Ruby Follett, of South Gibson, and a host of friends who mourn her loss in the home, in the church and community at large. She was a ray of sunshine wherever she went.

Incidents related to the first hanging in Susquehanna County were reported in the Tunkhannock Democrat, by Atty. Joseph Wood: (Oliver Harper, of Harpersville, [Harpursville] NY was murdered by Jason Treadwell, about a mile from Lanesboro, in May of 1824—Stocker ’s History, pg 573.) “The hanging was news all about the country, and evidently the hanging took place out in the open, for men traveled many miles to be present, and among them was one John Mott, from over in Lemon township, who took it over the hills to Montrose, on foot, to see Treadwell tread the air on account of killing Harper. Mrs. Charles Farrell of Warren St., Tunkhannock, is the granddaughter of Sheriff Samuel Gregory, of Montrose, who kicked Treadwell off. The mother of Mrs. Farrell recalled the day that the hanging of Treadwell took place up there in Susquehanna county, and the great crowds drawn thither by the unusual event. Then an old lady, on third street, formerly a resident of Susquehanna county, recalled the legend that Treadwell played the fiddle immediately preceding his swinging off, and it was a selection of his own composition, so that it came to be known as “Treadwell’s March.” You can well imagine the stir that was occasioned by the murder, the capture, the trial and the hanging of this man Treadwell. A full, accurate and detailed account of the event appears, I am told, in the history of Susquehanna County, published some years since. It was this jaunt of John Mott’s over the hills and far away that brought the thing up and caused this rattling of the dry bones of the man who killed Harper over in the County of Susquehanna.”arpr over in the County of Susquehanna

News Brief: Not a great deal of maple syrup is being made this spring, but what has been sold, locally, is of excellent quality and the prevailing price is $2 a gallon.

Montrose – The interest which has developed in radio, considering that hardly a year ago it was almost unknown, is one of the marvels of the present generation. The success of amateurs in this field is equally a marvel and there are hundreds of boys in school who have taken such an interest in developing radio sets in their homes that they are, in reality, experts. Some of our Montrose boys have shown much skill in making their own equipment, which they have bought, piece by piece, in the local stores and experimented with in their spare time. Max Knoll is credited with having caught the furthermost long-distance program, getting the Los Angeles broadcasting station very clearly at about 1:30 in the morning the past week. The churches are using the radio as a means of broadcasting sermons and congregations are multiplied by the hundreds of thousands in this way. Some of the local radio owners are Clifton Melhuish, Max Knoll, Rev. L. B. Bryden, C. F. Pross, Thomas Robinson, H. E. Cooley, H. T. Hinds, DeWitt Andre, Benjamin Beach and Billy Searle, to name a few. Tracy Jenner, in Fairdale is also included.

Hallstead – A. W. DuBois was in Wilkes-Barre last week attending a meeting of land owners of Northeastern Pa who are interested in forestry matters, especially fire protection and increasing timber growth. Railroad and mining interests were largely represented. Mr. DuBois has made a study of forestry and horticulture for many years and is one of the best informed men in the county along this line of study, which is yearly growing in importance as our timber supply decreases. Our timber consumption in Pennsylvania, today, is thrice its production.

Forest City – Stephen Pribula has purchased John Franko’s barber shop and has taken possession. Mr. Franko has become proprietor of the Hotel Ferguson shop at Shenandoah and is in full control. Mr. Pribula is a well-known young man and his friends are legion. Mr. Franko has conducted a tonsorial business in this place the greater part of the time for the last quarter century and is known as a master hand at the business. He has taken an active part in the civic affairs of the town and served a term as burgess. ALSO The Inter-State Soccer League is ready for the opening gun. Old Forge, Endicott, Vandling, Sons of St. George Peckville, Scranton Cettics and Scranton Rangers are the teams included in the wheel. It looks like a big year for the soccer in this section.

Hop Bottom – Mrs. L. S. Tiffany is visiting relatives in Philadelphia. While in the city she will study the new spring millinery styles and upon her return will re-open the Hat Shop.

Harford – Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Chamberlain and family are to move down near Philadelphia, where Mr. Chamberlain is to be manager of a large dairy farm. He is to begin his new duties April 1st. Their many friends regret to see them leave Harford, but wish them success.

Dimock – E. G. Benninger celebrated his 21stbirthday, January 31st. Mr. Benninger is the leading carpenter in Dimock. ALSO Our mail carrier and his faithful horse, Tom, seems to make all the trips daily to the depot and return, in spite of the large snow drifts and cold weather.

Auburn Twp. – Chauncy C. Benninger, Civil War veteran, aged 83 years, died of dropsy at his home in Transue, March 4, 1923. Funeral services were held at his late home and interment in South Auburn Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Penderson and George.

Springville – G. O. Davis, R. D. carrier, No. 2, while going across a Lehigh Valley Railroad crossing, caught the cutter runner in the rail, flipping the cutter over, the horse running away and throwing Mr. Davis out. He received slight injuries. The cutter was practically ruined.

Stevens Point – This forenoon a dog chased a deer near this place until the animal, in an effort to escape, leaped into a creek. When rescued by Isaac Stephens, it was found that the deer had sustained a broken leg and to prevent suffering, the animal was killed. The dog, frightened from the chase, immediately started after another deer, according to reports. The deer meat has been given to the Barnes Hospital. The animal dressed 150 pounds. [Unlike today, deer were very scarce and hardly seen in the early 1900’s.]

Thompson - Friday evening, March 16, the Senior class of Thompson high school will give a “Lolly Pop” social in Keystone hall, at which time the basketball teams plan to have two games with the teams from Pleasant Mount. The Seniors will serve light refreshments. A candy booth will supply and satisfy your taste for sweets. Money earned will help with commencement expenses. Heart Lake – The Mountain Ice Company finished filling their large ice house on Friday. ALSO A number of our people are sick with grippe colds.

Herrick Center – Lovers Lane is badly drifted. The recent storm put finishing touches to it.

Uniondale – Henry Corey, the champion fox exterminator, has killed over 40 foxes this season. When Henry gets his snow shoes on and sights Mr. Reynard [his gun] the jig is up. No more chicks for foxy.

Proclamation – Gov. Pinchot’s first proclamation has been issued designating the spring Arbor and Bird days to take pace on April 13 and 20. The proclamation is an appeal for planting of trees. The governor puts into his official utterance the cause to which he has given the greater part of his life and points out the wonderful opportunity awaiting Pennsylvania. In the proclamation is a strong appeal to the boys and girls. In closing the governor states, “I am anxious that no school in the State shall let Arbor Day pass without the planting of a tree. I commend to every citizen of the State and especially to the pupils and teachers of our schools, the planting of shade and ornamental trees near schools and dwellings, along the highways and streams, and also the planting of young trees upon our mountainsides. And what we plant let us protect so that Pennsylvania, the only state in the Union that embodies the word forest in her name, may become Penn’s Woods again in every truth.”

Lenoxville – Mrs. R. J. Allen recently celebrated her 85th birthday She spent the day with her grandchildren, Curtis Allen and Mrs. Clifton Barber and families. In spite of her age and years of hard work, Mrs. Allen is still a very busy lady. She took no work with her, but during the day cut and made an apron for her grand-daughter. Although having to use a cane, the result of a broken hip, she keeps house for herself and grandson, Floyd Page. She has pieced better than 400 quilts, selling some and giving some to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great, great grandchild by whom they are highly prized. She attributes her long life to her wholesome, active work and her perfect trust in God to whom she gave her heart in young girlhood. ALSO J. P. Kline, A Civil War veteran, who has been confined to the house for the past two months, does not improve as fast as his many friends wish.

Springville – Chauncey Hunsinger and Eddie Cokley have rented the Kasson farm. There are two houses on the farm and each family will have their own house.

Dimock – This section of the country has been in the worst throes of a blizzard during the greater part of the past week that has been known in many years. The people who attended the funeral of Mrs. Shaw suffered intensely from the cold on the long drive to East Lemon. Kind friends there served hot coffee and other refreshments, which proved most acceptable. Everyone hovered near the fire, as possible, during the week and although the mercury only registered 13 below zero at the coldest, yet it seemed much colder on account of the fierce winds that prevailed.

Brooklyn – Little Eleanor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Tiffany, met with an accident while coasting in a field near their home. Her sled went under a barbed wire fence and her nose received a bad cut. Dr. Taylor, of Hop Bottom, was called.

Susquehanna – Rural mail carriers out of this place are carrying grain to feed starving game birds along their routes. Trees and foliage being covered with snow and ice is causing starvation among the birds. Farmers and sportsmen should help along this line by carrying some grain into fields and woods to help preserve life till the birds can find food when the snow is off. ALSO About 1200 people are sick in Susquehanna, Oakland and Lanesboro The grip is the cause of most of the illness.

Montrose – At a special meeting of the Boro Council, the matter of paving Public avenue was given the chief consideration. It is proposed to pave this main business section the coming summer, as it can be done more economically when the paving is being done on the stretch now underway between the Ballantine farm, near Dimock, and the Montrose Borough line.  The present intention of the council is to have the center of the avenue, to the width of 30 feet, parked, leaving one-way thoroughfares on either side. The center would be of concrete, and the sides would be of brick, to afford more secure footing for horses, as the steep incline of the street would make concrete pave dangerous. A member expressed his understanding that the Susquehanna Co. Electric Company is considering placing its wires underground, as this could be quite readily done when the water main is laid.

Lanesboro – Harry French, of this place, says the road between Lanesboro and Susquehanna has been open at all times during the winter, but the roads east, extending towards Thomson, are very badly drifted, and that travelers have been obliged to go through the fields in many places.

Bridgewater Twp. – S. D. Warriner, of Philadelphia, has lately purchased the Jas. Webb farm adjoining the Warriner farm, “Fernheim.” The Webb farm consists of 100 acres and will be added to the 300 acres in the Warriner farm and summer home.

Forest City – The Policemen’s Ball for 1923 is assured. It will be held on Easter Monday night, and the place will be the municipal hall. ALSO Eddie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Andraka, of North street, while coasting yesterday afternoon, met with painful injuries. He was coming down North street and collided with an automobile. His sled was reduced to kindling wood.

Forest Lake – Jon J. Kane, aged 75 years, died at his home near this place, Feb 17, following a brief illness of pneumonia, The funeral was held in St. Joseph’s church. He is survived by his wife, one son, Lawrence, of Binghamton, and one daughter, Mrs. Jos. Sweeney, of Silver Lake. Another daughter, Mrs. James Brogan, of Franklin Twp., died several years ago.

Hop Bottom – The Hop Bottom Fire Co. has made extensive repairs and improvements to their rooms and the rooms are open to the boys of the town every evening under the supervision of the men.

Thompson – Saturday evening, Feb. 24th, in Keystone hall, the last number on the Thompson High School Winter Lyceum course will be given. This is a musical number and will be presented by the Metropolitan Glee Club. ALSO The base ball team is getting organized and making reparations for the coming season. Our team stood second in the County League last season.

Rush Twp. – Henry Wilson Terry, a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home, near Lawton, February 11, 1923, at the age of 84 years and 11 days. He had been a life-long resident of Rush township. He was married in 1865. His wife preceded him to the Great Beyond six years ago. He enlisted in February 1862, with Co. A, 57th Regiment PA Volunteers. He was wounded at Chancellorsville, and was honorably discharged in 1865. Mr. Terry held many offices in the township. He was collector and constable for many years. He was a good citizen, a kind neighbor, honest and upright in his dealings with men.

Friendsville – Entered into the Kingdom of Heaven, Feb. 8, 1923, after years of illness and great patience, Abigail Pinkney Morris, in her 22nd year, eldest daughter of Caleb Carmalt Morris and the late Gertrude Hill Morris, and grand-daughter of the late Capt. and Mrs. John Cox Morris, of Friendsville. Burial at Georgetown, South Carolina. [John Cox Morris organized Co. H, 143d Regiment PA Volunteers during the Civil War, recruited entirely from this county. He was descended from a signer of the Declaration of Independence.]

Cochecton Turnpike – The Pennsylvania Supreme Court handed down a decision, affirming the decree of the county court, on the maintenance of the Cochecton Turnpike in the townships of New Milford, Gibson and Herrick townships. The township supervisors refused to maintain it at township expense and the suit was entered into in order to determine the responsibility of its upkeep. This decision will mean that the road will be kept up on county funds. These old turnpike roads are causing contention in other counties as well as our own. The roads, when laid out for the old-time stagecoaches, were built with the idea of reaching the various relay stations by the most direct route, without regard to grade. As a result they are found in the hilliest, out of the way sections, many of which are very little used. And while this case applies only to the Cochecton turnpike in this locality, should it be taken up by other townships to determine whether the county is liable for their maintenance, it will result ion a surprising increase in county taxation.

Silver Lake – Vincent Carros, a former Scranton miner, was obliged to give up his occupation, owing to miner’s asthma, and since he came to the former Skinner farm, five years ago, has enjoyed greatly improved health. He is a native of Russian Poland, but a loyal American citizen in principle.

Oakland Borough – Undoubtedly the oldest resident of the county passed away April 11th, when Mrs. Sarah Burgess died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Lee. Had she lived until the coming Memorial Day she would have attained her 101st birthday. She was born in England but came to this country as a young woman. Her daughter, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren survive. Interment being made in McKune cemetery.

Dimock – W. L. Evans has purchased the old vacant schoolhouse on Depot street and is making some repairs expecting to convert it into a dwelling for his family. He has worked most of the cold days during the winter, when the younger people were sitting by fires. ALSO A brass band is now being organized here.

Lawton – Base ball fans created a stir at Grange Hall last Thursday night when they served a chicken-pie supper. The evening was spent in visiting and some indulged in games and music. They cleared $40.00.

Gelatt – John B. Low writes the Democrat the following interesting item of news regarding the Treadwell murder case, the first [murder] trial in the county’s history. “After reading the account of the hanging of Treadwell in your paper, I got to talking with my father—who is 86 years old—and he said that his father and mother were married in 1839, and that they witnessed his hanging after they were married. According to his version, Treadwell did not intend to kill Harper, but did intend to kill one named Mumford. “Treadwell’s March” is very familiar, as he [Low] is an expert on the violin, and has played it many times. “My aunt, Betsy Sando (nee Low) spun the rope that hung him. My father may be wrong in the date, but nevertheless they were both there and saw him hanged.” (The court records show Treadwell was tried in May, 1824--Ed.)

Susquehanna – Seventy-five employees of the Erie shops and roundhouse were laid off on Saturday. It is believed the men will be returned soon, as the lay-off was made in order to have the expenses come within the monthly appropriation. ALSO The Tri-County silk mill, in this place, which employs about 50 people, has closed down. There is no demand for the silk and the ware rooms of the company are full, it is stated.

Montrose - Alice Rogers, aged 15, who ran away from her home in Binghamton, was found on the streets of Montrose, Saturday, and taken to jail. Later a representative of the Humane Society, in Binghamton, arrived and took her back to Binghamton. (Some of the early Humane Societies for the humane treatment of animals, also included the humane treatment of children.)

Hop Bottom – Edward Benjamin, while driving a team on the Lackawanna trail, was involved in an accident, which included two automobiles. As a small car was passing his wagon, a large automobile attempted to drive between the two vehicles, resulting in wrecking both cars, damaging the wagon and injuring the horses. The occupants of the vehicles came out without serious injury. It is reported the occupants of the big car were intoxicated.

Jackson – Members of the Ladies’ Aid who will have parts in the farce, entitled, “The Sewing Circle Meets at Mrs. Martin’s,” are practicing in the Odd Fellows Hall for the coming event.

Harford – Mrs. John Lewis and daughter, Marguerita, recently spent a day at the home of Mrs. Marantha Osmun, and they walked all the way from New Milford, a distance of five miles, returning home the same way in the afternoon. Who can beat these two ladies walking?

Rushville – H. S. Atwater had the misfortune to lose one of his best cows a couple of weeks ago.

Forest City – Dr. H. R. Bell, A. D. Kehren and Ray Bloxham, hied to classic Pike county to be on hand with the opening of the trout season. The doctor failed to “pull” them out, Art said they were too “light” and Ray said they were not “built” that way. At any rate they brought but few home.

Uniondale – Some one took John White’s overcoat from his barn on Monday night. Mr. White thinks it is a raw deal. ALSO Mrs. Jesse Rounds and daughter, Dorothy, left during the week for Detroit, Mich., to join Mr. Rounds who has secured employment in that city and where they will reside henceforth. Their departure is deeply regretted.

Elmer Washburn Trial – The jury was of the fixed opinion that the defendant was not fourteen years of age and thus was not legally and wholly accountable for his acts. The first vote of the jury showed that they were unanimous in this belief and expressed it in their verdict of second degree in the murder of Cyrus Payne. Judge Smith and District Attorney Ferguson appeared satisfied with the verdict, based on his age and the grounds of insanity. However, several doctors testified that Washburn was sane, diagnosed as feeble-minded, but does know right from wrong. Neighbors and teachers said he showed no signs of insanity. Young Washburn, when the verdict was rendered, appeared unconcerned and showed no signs of nervousness. He faces from 12 to 20 years in a place of confinement.

Thompson – The most beautiful thing in the form of a quilt is on exhibition at Mrs. Rachel Cory’s, all the work of her own hands. It is the “stars and stripes,” and entitled the “Flag Quilt.” A large star in the center denotes America and twelve stars in each corner representing the states. In and around the rest of the space are the stripes. The work is beautifully done and with great precision. It would pay to go quite a distance to see this quilt.

Franklin Hill – On account of sickness and bad weather, the church has been closed for the past few weeks, but was opened again Sunday.

Brooklyn – The sap season has come once more. Hurrah! For your warm sugar parties. ALSO Misses Helen Gere and Rena Terry, of Mansfield Normal School, are spending their Easter vacation here.

Hallstead – Peter K. Osterhout, aged 69, died March 21, at his home in Mountain Valley. Mr. Osterhout was one of the best-known men in this section. He was a carpenter by trade and his work was always done on honor. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Harford – A variety shower was given for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Tiffany, at the home of the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Tiffany. Many useful and beautiful gifts were presented to them, including aluminum ware, glassware, china, linen, etc. Appetizing refreshments were served.

Dimock – Eleanor, the four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Randall, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia, has developed appendicitis and was taken to the Sayre hospital, Saturday, on Dr. Preston’s advice, where it is expected she will undergo an operation as soon as her condition permits. Drs. Birchard, Lathrop and Preston have each attended the case since her illness. Mrs. Geo. Gesford, the child’s grandmother, has gone to be with the little one during this critical time, as the mother cannot go on account of the infant baby.

Forest City – Theodore Hird, who left Vandling a few months ago, is now employed by the Lasky Film company at Hollywood, California. He writes that he is pleased with his position.

Uniondale – Automobiles are seen on our streets once more. Shall we call them harbingers of spring?

Susquehanna – John W, DeWitt, one of the oldest Erie telegraphers and train dispatchers, died at his home March 23d. He was born in Lackawaxen in 1852 and in 1869 entered the employ of the Erie and was long located at Port Jervis, coming to Susquehanna in 1907. ALSO Horace Pooler’s poolroom and cigar store was broken into and robbed some time Thursday night. Considerable money, tobacco, cigars and cigarettes were taken Mr. Pooler will be recalled as the man who had a Ford car stolen a few month ago, and for which Burton Follett is in induranceville in the Huntington reformatory.

East Rush – The ladies of the church furnished dinner at the public sale of Mr. Everett, and also at Mr. Barnes’, which helped to finish up our pastor’s salary, and we are very glad to say that he goes to conference fully paid at this point.

Brookdale – Friday evening there was a box social at the schoolhouse. Although it was a dark and stormy night there was a nice crowd and the social was a success.

New Milford Summit – Joe Avery’s saw mill burned to the ground one night last week.

Hop Bottom – Book Club, No. 2, held its annual banquet at the specious and beautiful residence of Dr. and Mrs. Van de Sand. About 40 guests were present. At 8 o’clock the grand march was played by Miss Leiah Phillips and Miss Charlotte Pratt, and the guests were served a delicious menu. Misses Leiah Phillips, Charlotte Pratt, Leora Tanner, Alice Rose and Madeline Murray acted as Waitresses.

Lynn, Springville Twp. – Mrs. Jessie Christian is to have charge of the large boarding house at Louden Hill farm the coming year.

Montrose – Charles VanRensselaer, aged 85, died at his home in Binghamton, March 3rd, 1923. Deceased was for many years a resident of Montrose, but for several years had made his home in Jessup township and later in Binghamton. He was a veteran of the Civil War, serving in one of the colored regiments and had an honorable war record. His early life was spent in the vicinity of Hudson, N.Y., where he was employed by some of the leading Dutch families. He was an experienced caretaker of horses and for years followed that line of work in Montrose. Interment was made in the Glenwood cemetery in Binghamton. [His war record lists him as Chief Musician.] ALSO The  G. A. R. Veterans and Sons are invited to meet with the Daughters of Veterans, April 3rd, to celebrate Appomattox Day.

Birth: A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Allan Rosendale (nee Miss Mollie Miller) at the Mackey Hospital, Montrose, Sunday, March 25, 1923. The momentous question of a name has not yet been decided, as we go to press, but the last poll of the family favored Allan Miller Rosendale.

News Brief: Radio As a Community Affair: Here’s a new one for the radio bugs. A whole street can listen in on one wireless set, according to Mr. Howard Hess, of Berwick, who recently ran a line from his set in his home across the lot to his father’s home, where he connected it to a headpiece on the horn of a phonograph. Now both families enjoy the concerts, each in its own living room, from one receiving set. Hess’s father and mother liked the radio, but the bad winter nights made them hug their own fireside, so young Hess and his wife decided to hook them up to their own receiving set. ALSO Governor Pinchot has signed the Jones Filled Milk Bill, which was fathered by Senator Edward E. Jones, of Harford. As a result of its enactment into a law, Sec. Frank P. Willits, of the State Department of Agriculture, has issued a warning that the manufacture, sale and exchange of all filled milks must cease before May 20. Retailers and wholesalers of filled milks are given 90 days in which to remove all such products from the market and to clean them from their shelves. [Filled milk is a term that classifies all varieties of milk that have been reconstituted with fats.]

Springville – Announcement has been made that the Dairymen’s League Co-Operative Association will erect a modern milk station here. The association has appropriated $30,000 for the erection of such a plant and work will be started soon. For some time the milk situation here has been unsatisfactory to dairymen, as the Newark Milk & Cream Co., which operated the creamery at that place, had refused to recognize the “poolers” as an association and as a result the poolers had been drawing their milk to the Baker creamery. This followed the burning of the milk station there a year ago.

Montrose – Montrose Chapter, D. A. R., intends placing a bronze tablet in the Court House with names of all continental soldiers on it who lived or died in this county, soldiers who largely made the early settlements in Susquehanna county. A list was compiled from published lists in the county histories, and manuscript lists of military and Revolutionary pensioners in possession of the Historical Society. The Chapter is asking for additions or corrections in order that the list is complete and correct.

Susquehanna/Montrose – Charles Knise, a well-known barber at this place, recently retired after running a shop for 38 years. This fact prompted a reporter to query of Montrose’s veteran barber, Albert Miller, how long he had conducted his shop here. Mr. Miller responded that in September 1886—nearly 37 years ago—he started his shop where he is now located. He has been almost constantly at work, rarely taking a vacation. Mr. Miller may outdistance Mr. Knise, as he is still about as handy with razor, clippers and scissors as any young man you can find. Talking with him he said that only a short time ago H. P. Read remarked that he was observing his 48thyear in the mercantile business, making both real living institutions in the community.

Weather – We are certainly having our six weeks of cold weather as prophesized by the old bear on the second of February. Snow is about two feet on the level and still falling; automobiles are a thing of the past, or future, for travel, as the roads are only passable for sleighs or walking. One brave autoist recently left the trail at Kingsley for Harford, but had gone but a short distance when stalled in a snowdrift, much to his sorrow. Of course he was pulled out by a team of good, old horses and he and his auto returned to the trail and will probably not try any more cross country trips until the good old summertime.

Forest Lake – A crowd of forty-three of both young and old gathered at the home of Frank Coy to serenade his son, Floyd, and his bride. After serenading for about half an hour, the happy couple could not be found in the house, but was later discovered in the crowd, making as much noise a the rest. Leave that to Floyd. The company was invited in and treated to cigars, candy, popcorn and apples. [In 19th century rural America, a newly married couple might be treated to a mock serenade, performed with pots, pans, homemade instruments and other noisemakers. Often called a shivaree.]

New Milford – Dr. F. T. Powers has purchased a Hupmobile from the local agent, Dr. A. E. Snyder.

Dimock – Burton Bros. are enjoying a 5-light Delco Light system, purchased of Breese & Cole, which was installed at the farm last week. All the buildings are now well lighted. ALSO Wm. Bailey took a sleighload of Dimock folks down to Springville, Saturday night, to attend the home talent play that was given there by the Brooklyn young people. Those who enjoyed the sleigh ride feel very grateful to Mr. Bailey.

Hallstead – Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Lucile McCreary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. McCreary, and Floyd Merrell, son of Dr. and Mrs. Merrell, of the same village on February 24. Mrs. Arthur DuBois, a sister of the bridegroom, was matron of honor. The table decorations consisted of pink and white tulips and the favors were hand-tinted place cards and rose nut baskets. After the wedding breakfast, Mr. and Mrs. Merrell left for Pine Grove, PA, where they will live.

Forest City – Friday, state troopers made a swoop here on some places where it was supposed “moonshine” could be obtained by the gallon or thimbleful. A place kept by a woman recognized as “Jackhammer,” on North Main street, was visited. Here a still and about 200 gallons of “Mash” were discovered and also several gallons of the new fashioned red eye. William Gliha, proprietor of the Farmers and Miners restaurant, also on North Main street, was next visited. Two cases of beer, said to contain a larger percentage of “kick” than allowed, were found. The sleuths next visited Mrs. Margaret Tendzylowski’s place, and here evidence was secured. The three were placed under arrest and hauled before Burgess Sredenschek. Mrs. Jackhammer was assessed $100 and costs while the other two were each let off with fines of $50 and costs.

Thompson – Wednesday, February 28th, the friends and former neighbors in Thompson, of Leon W. Potter, postmaster at Ararat, were shocked by the news that he had been seriously injured by being struck by the D. & H. train. We are glad to learn that he was not fatally injured as was feared. Much sympathy is extended to him and the family. Leon was putting on the mail when the accident happened.

Welsh Hill – Saturday evening, February 24, relatives and neighbors of Mrs. Sue D. Jones met at her home to help celebrate the 80thanniversary if her birth. Although surprised by the gathering she was equal to the occasion and bid all welcome. The evening was merrily spent in games, music and conversation. Dainty refreshments were served.

Uniondale – Although past the four score mark W. E. Gibson has put in a bid to carry the mail to and from the post office. Atta boy, Emmet. ALSO H. T. Williams received a letter from Congressman L. T. McFadden informing him of his appointment as postmaster here and that the senate had confirmed the nomination. He will succeed Mrs. Leon. H. Reynolds. Mr. Williams intends to build an addition to his store building to be used for post office purposes.

Susquehanna – William Hines, aged 45 years, a well known resident, lost his life in a fire which ruined E. W. Jackson’s coal office at that place, Tuesday evening of last week. Hines died from suffocation, it is believed, although for at least ten minutes he was in a veritable furnace completely surrounded by flames. According to the Transcript, L. C. Hanson, milk dealer, who discovered the fire and heard Hines call for help, was frustrated by the fierce flames which converted the interior of the coal office into an inferno. Thrice did Hanson try to reach Hines through the smoke and each time was driven back by the fierce flames and stumbled from the doorway blinded and strangled from the flames and smoke. Special officer, Steinbreaker, one of the first on the scene, as Hanson stumbled from the front doorway, rushed around back of the fence and kicked in a door by which the officer and others succeeded in getting Hines out of the doorway, Hines was hurried to the Barnes hospital. He was dead within a few minutes after being taken out of the office.

Montrose – Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. Smith leave today for Binghamton, where they will make their home, Mr. Smith, having taken a position with Lowell, Bailey & Co., prominent jewelers in that city. Mr. Smith came to Montrose over twenty years ago and started a jewelry store, conducting it until a short time since when he sold it to Leonard Stone. He and his wife and daughter, Minnie Smith, a student at Cornell, will be missed by many friends here. ALSO Earl J. Smith, president of the Base Ball League of Susquehanna county for 1922, has called a meeting of the managers and captains of each team and their friends for Feb. 24th, at the library, at 2 p. m. At this time the election of officers for 1923 and other important business will be transacted. All interested are invited to attend.

Little Meadows – N. G. Barnum conducts an up-to-date garage here.

Springville – B. E. White and H. C. Wells will open a factory in the township on what is known as the Byron Tyler place, near Elk Lake, about April 1st, for the manufacture of fancy grass baskets, reed furniture and corn brooms, They have been doing some basket work in Montrose the past few months, their products attracting attention where placed on display and sale. Mr. White is a native of Montrose, where he spent many years. Mr. Wells is his step-son. May success crown their efforts.

Birchardville – Everybody come to Grange next Saturday, Feb. 17th, and enjoy a good time. There will be a discussion during lecture’s hour, “Are we satisfied with our schools?”

South Montrose – Ernest Horton was in Montrose Monday with the pelts of thirteen red foxes and six woods grey foxes, which he and Glen Roberts had shot during the winter. The red fox skins were generally large and very attractive, and will make up into fine furs. Mr. Horton has long had a reputation as an expert fox hunter, and Mr. Roberts is also fast becoming a crack shot.

Forest Lake – Miss Ethel Booth had a party Saturday, Feb. 3rd, it being her 13th birthday. Fifteen children sat down to a nice birthday dinner, after which games were enjoyed. All had a lovely time and departed wishing Miss Ethel many more happy birthdays. Those present were: Donald Frazier, Thomas and Toney Zimme, Herbert Tyler, Carl Taylor, Sheridan and Arlene James, Wesley Griffis, Bessie Stone, Pearl Houghtalyn, Alice Booth, Mrs. Charles Steiger.

Lawsville Center – The meeting of the Drum Corps on Monday night was well attended, but the boys agreed to disagree.

Gelatt – Geo. Barnes, who is ill, was very thankful to his many friends who attended the wood-bee for him on Wednesday. Several attended the wood-bee held for Harley Williams on Friday. ALSO On Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Grange Hall in this place, occurred the scene of rather an unusual gathering, for in comparatively few instances is the tender tie which binds two hears in connubial love allowed to remain unbroken for half a century. About 140 friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Whitmarsh met to commemorate the happy event. There were four children, all of whom are living in homes of their own—Fred, at Pittston; William, at Lansing; Frank, at Endicott, and Mrs. F. W. Sparks, of this place.

Hallstead – Mrs. Ida Banker, aged 55 years, passed away suddenly, Feb. 8, at the home of L. T. Travis. Owing to the illness of Mr. Travis’ daughter, Mrs. Banker had been keeping house for them for several months. When death came she was engaged in sewing and had made no complaint of not feeling as well as usual. Mr. Travis noticed her sitting motionless in her chair holding a towel in one hand with needle poised in the other, and as she did not change her position he investigated and was startled to discover her dead. Neighbors were quickly called and it was apparent she had been dead some minutes before he was aware of it. One son, Robert Banker, of Hallstead and one daughter, Mrs. Henry DuBois, of Binghamton, survive.

Thompson – We cannot speak for other places, but it looks as if we might have sleighing for the 4th of July in Thompson. Automobiles have resigned in favor of the old fashioned sleigh, and well they might.

Lenoxville – Merl Hallstead has returned after spending four years in the navy. He was attached to the Pacific fleet.

Uniondale – The Florida tourists have been heard from. They wrote of their stopping at Charleston and later word was received from them to the effect that they had reached Jacksonville, but failed to state whether they had continued the journey by boat, rail or had hiked the remainder of the trip. Geo. Reynolds was a sick man almost as soon as the boat struck the surging waves. The voyage was tempestuous, and George declares that Pennsylvania will never see him again if he is compelled to return by water. ALSO Lincoln’s birthday was fitting observed by the Uniondale schools. Short talks were made by Theron Dimmick, R. R. Davis and W. E. Gibson, Civil War veterans. The talks were historical in their nature and proved interesting as well as instructive. The messages from those who took part in the busy struggle gave a better insight of the days when the Great Emancipator led the Union than all the school histories of the present.

Forest City – Miss Angeline Skubic, a basketball player, is a member of the Stroudsburg Normal girls’ team. She recently was in a game with a team from Temple University, at Philadelphia. She was the highest point getter of the high school girls’ team and was given a place on the varsity of Stroudsburg.

Jackson – One of Jackson township’s grand old men is Hosea M. Benson. In spite of the fact that Mr. Benson is in his middle eighties, he still goes to his work each morning and waits on the many customers that come to his store. His general health is good and throughout his life he has followed a few simple rules of health. He never uses strong drink or tobacco. He is always cheerful and never has a “grouch.” He was a soldier during the Rebellion and can tell very accurately many things that took place during those stirring times. He was a great admirer of Abe Lincoln and Horace Greeley. Mr. Benson knows a whole lot of interesting history of Jackson township and Susquehanna county. Any young man who is anxious to win a good standing in the community and looks forward to happiness and old age can learn a whole lot from the life of Mr. Benson. Regular habits, temperance, honesty, sincerity, soberness, hard work and straight thinking always pay.

Montrose – Prof. W. McGrain, of Binghamton, was in town last week making arrangements to open a dancing class here about the first of May, or sooner, if Colonial Hall is in readiness. Prof McGrain has conducted classes in Binghamton, Endicott, Owego and many other places where he has met with great success and his methods have been heartily endorsed.

Lawsville Center – A Farmers Party is being advertised for a spring showing of farm machinery, supplies, seed, feeds, fertilizer, and speeches on topics of interest, at the Lawsville Center store of Stone Brothers, April 20 and 21st. There will be door prizes: Spring-tooth harrow to the lucky man and sack of flour to the lucky woman. Lunch served in Grange Hall both days. ALSO Bruce Bailey had the misfortune to have his home damaged by fire, and the roof blown off his barn by high winds.

Hop Bottom – The Hop Bottom high school and grades will hold a cafeteria supper in Loomis Hall, Friday evening, April 13, from 5:30 until all are served A portion of the proceeds is to be used for a library fund.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. – The women on the Hill are helping with a quilt for Homer Coy’s family who lost nearly all their household goods by fire.

Forest City – Victor “Hobbs” Marcinkus, one of the best-known baseball catchers of this vicinity, has been offered a tryout with the Wilkes-Barre team of the State league. Owing to injuries he received, some time ago, while working in the mines, he feels that it would be useless for him to accept the proposition. It is hoped that he will be in condition to take his old post in the Inter-County team of this place.

Dimock – The road supervisors are endeavoring to obtain the assistance of a lot of men and teams to help draw stone from Mr. Farley’s quarry and place in the roadbed, from the quarry to W. J. Cronk’s store, this week. This strip of road is badly in need of such a foundation. The road from here to Montrose is almost impassable for autos. Most of them go by the James Greenwood road.

Springville – Saturday morning Mrs. Alvin Mayo discovered that her house was on fire, and as she was alone, she shut both of her small children in the barn and ran to the nearest neighbor and spread the alarm on the telephone. In a very short time there were about fifty men on the scene and the Montrose train crew also stopped and assisted, as the house was in sight of the train, and the fire was soon put out. The origin of the fire was a spark from the chimney falling on the roof.

Herrick Center – Chester Oakley and Miss Daisybelle Entrot, of this place, were united in marriage, April 2, 1923, by Rev. W. F. Jones. The ceremony was performed at the M. E. parsonage, Uniondale. Tuesday the young people tendered them a serenade and informal reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bennett. They will reside in this place, Mr. Oakley being an employee of John Jones.

Susquehanna – Harold Brock, 16 year old stepson of Frank Brock, of Oakland, was instantly killed while showing his boy companions how much nerve he had in walking on top of the Susquehanna-Oakland river bridge when he fell from a girder and struck across several highly charged electric wires. The incident happened while going home from his job in the Erie terminal, at Susquehanna, accompanied by two companions, Donald Agier and George Graham. In a spirit of fun, he dared his companions to walk the ironwork over the bridge. They refused and continued to walk across the bridge. Brock told them he would show them what nerve he had and climbed up into the iron work and ran along the girder. When his companions looked back and saw Brock lying on the electric wires, his clothes smoking, they immediately notified the light company employees and the electricity was turned off. Linemen, with tackle, lowered the body to the ground in the presence of hundreds of spectators who had gathered.

Uniondale – Bronson & Spencer are building a reservoir to secure a supply of water for use in their slaughter house. Water will be piped from the reservoir to the slaughter house.

Elmer Washburn Trial: Presentation of evidence was commenced Tuesday afternoon by the commonwealth in the case against Elmer Washburn, aged 14, who is charged with the murder of Cyrus Payne, of Brushville, on October 21 last, after a jury composed entirely of men had been selected. Following are the names of the jurors: Thos. J. Buckley, farmer, Franklin twp.; Coe H. Stearns, feed dealer, Kingsley; Lynn Jerauld, farmer, Lenox; Fred Wilmarth, farmer, Harford; Edwin Keller, farmer, Rush; Bart Nevill, farmer, Little Meadows; Clarence E. Shay, farmer, New Milford twp.; Frank Perry, painter, Great Bend; D. L. Robinove, merchant, Montrose; John T. O’Neill, insurance agent, Montrose; Fred B. Miller, veterinarian, Brooklyn; John Hefferan, dealer, Montrose. The drawing of the jury proved to be a slow task and the panel was exhausted after 62 jurors had been questioned by noon, and only eight men accepted. The jurors had, in many instances, formed fixed opinions, were opposed to capital punishment, or felt they could not render a verdict of first-degree murder in the case of a youth. The afternoon session proved more successful and the remaining four were selected. Many women were on the panel but none showed a willingness to serve.

Clifford Twp. – Hon. John Greenleaf Jenkins, who died recently in London, England, had a most interesting career. He attained fame in two continents. He was born in Clifford township, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Jenkins, pioneer settlers of the Welsh settlement of Clifford township. His education was obtained in Jenkins school and at Wyoming Seminary. In 1874 he, with a number of young men from Herrick and Clifford, went to Canada to work for the J. W. Lyon Publishing company. After a stay of a year he went to Ohio and from thence to Australia, where he became prominent in political circles where he was a councilman and mayor of Adelaide, S. Australia. His election was almost unanimous. He was later elected to parliament and in course of time was chosen premier of the Australian parliament, a position he held for several years. At the close of his legislative career he was chosen Fiscal Agent of Australia with headquarters in London. Shortly after the World War he was a representative of Great Britain in the industrial congress held in Washington, D. C. He was past the seventy mark at his death. He was a brother of the late Z. D. Jenkins, former sheriff of this county, and a brother of Hon. Thomas Jenkins of Dawn, Mo., and, David, of Bellingham Bay, Washington.

Bridgewater Twp. – Perry Mooney, a veteran of the Civil War, passed away March 18, 1923. Deceased was born in Attica, NY, Nov. 9 1840, the youngest son of Sylvester Mooney. He worked in the timber sections and was a type of the old-time woodsman who is passing. Also held a government land claim in Washington and came to the county 45 years ago. He was a member of Co. F, 94th NY Infantry and was honorably discharged at Fredericksburg in 1865. His health was impaired by the rigors of war and for some years felt the ill effects of his service. A gifted horticulturist, specializing in apples, especially grafting, he successfully handled furs and was a skilled trapper and hunter. His wife, Portia Isbell, died a number of years ago.

Howard Hill, Liberty Twp. – Many thanks extended B. J. Luce for his kindness in assisting his neighbors during their illness.

Harford – Among those who have radio outfits in their homes are Burr Wilder, Geo. Pritchard, Harry Shannon, O F. Maynard, E. E. Lewis, W. R. Merritt, Ray Tingley, Thomas Gillespie and Wilmarth Brothers. O. F. Maynard has heard from Havana, Cuba, Davenport, Iowa, and many other places.

Susquehanna – “Pussyfoot” Johnson will deliver an address in the Presbyterian church, Wednesday evening, April 11th. The Rev. Mr. Johnson is known the world over for his successful attacks on John Barleycorn. He won his name years ago in the west for his quiet and persistent trailing of law breakers.

Montrose – George Cruser, a well-known colored man, was found dead in bed on March 20th. He had been employed by W. G. Parke for some years and prior to that time was employed by the late A. R. Anthony. He was an exceptional gardener and caretaker and was known to many people here for his unwavering genial nature and courteous manner. He was 67 years old and was born in Binghamton, a son of George and Evaline (Thompson) Cruser. The funeral will be held in the A. M. E. Zion church, Friday afternoon. Interment in the Montrose Cemetery. ALSO Jack Holt, in “Call of the North” takes place in the wilds of Canada, and concerns the tyranny of the factors of the Hudson Bay Co., who were invested with supreme authority in their territory. Young “Free Trader” dares to compete with the company and avenge the murder of his father and found—LOVE. Superb scenery, real Indians, locations never heretofore photographed; these make Jack Holt’s first Paramount a stellar vehicle. Don’t miss it. At the Ideal Theatre, Saturday, March 24th.

Jackson – Mrs. Albert Weeks has moved into the central office of the Northeastern Telephone Co., to assist the present operator, M. Curtis. Mrs. Manzer Benson has been our central operator for the past few days during the illness of Mrs. Curtis.

Little Meadows –Edwin Charles Fox, son of the late James H. Fox, died at his home last Friday. He was 47 years of age and leaves a wife and three children, his mother and one brother, Fred G. Fox, all of this place.

West Brooklyn – Mrs. A. A. Maynard, a lady nearly 89 years old, went to the home of her daughter, Mrs. John S. Read, at Factoryville, Sunday. Her son, George Gardner, took her in a sleigh as far as Brooklyn and Mrs. Read met her there and the remainder of the trip was made by auto. Mrs. Maynard also presented her great grandson, George Gardner, with a quilt, made for his third birthday.

New Milford Twp. – C. M. Bullard has completed a course with the Berry School of Horsemanship and is prepared to handle horses and colts. He can be reached by the Bell phone.

Thompson – Chicken thieves are making their annual appearance again this winter. Michael Garvey’s hen roost was robbed one night last week and several fine fowls were taken. The thieves also routed Dwight Craft’s hen house, but fortunately were scared away The identity of the thieves is quite well known and perhaps if they try to make any more nightly visits they will not be so fortunate in getting away. A word to the wise is sufficient.

Susquehanna - The Birdsall block on Erie Ave., owned by Mrs. Carrie Birdsall, has been sold to Jack Canale, who conducts a grocery store on East Martin street. The block was built in 1880 by the late Dr. Birdsall. ALSO The library drive gets under way this week. It is hoped to secure at least one member in every family.

Forest City – The Lithuanian Independent club will hold a special meeting in St Anthony’s church hall on the second Sunday of April, after mass. The 162 members are urged to attend. Four men of the club have received their first citizen papers and are expecting to receive their final papers soon. These men will choose witnesses from members of the club. It is the intention of the club to pay the witnesses their daily wage while so engaged. ALSO Roads were opened Monday. Huge banks of snow are still seen and it is neither good wheeling or sleighing. ALSO - Albert Leek, for many years a resident of Clifford township, called on old time friends in this vicinity. He is now a resident of Idaho.

News Brief: There is a preacher in Kansas who should have his salary raised for making the following announcement from his pulpit: “Brethren, the janitor and I will hold our regular prayer meeting next Wednesday evening as usual.”

Susquehanna – Editor U. G. Baker, of the Susquehanna Transcript, gives the following pertinent comment on conducting a newspaper: “We want it understood right now that twenty-five years ago we stopped trying to please everybody with a newspaper. The first effort to please was by publishing a flowery account of a wedding. We described the groom, his attire and elucidated as to his future. The next day we learned that he was 97, and that she was his fifth victim, and we mis-spelled her maiden name. Since that time we have taken nothing for granted, but sort of allowed Old Friend Conscience to be the guide. Never pay people compliments unless you are sure they pay their bills.

Lenox – Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Manzer celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. There was a nice crowd, consisting of children, grandchildren and neighbors. The decorations were gold and silver and in the center of the table was a bouquet consisting of white carnations and yellow orchids, They stood under an arch, attended by their twin grand-daughters, carrying roses, while one of their friends read a passage from the Bible. After a presentation of gifts all marched to the supper table and partook of a bounteous supper. At a late hour all departed, wising the couple many more happy years together. ALSO On Friday morning, February 23, occurred the death of Julius P. Kline at his home in Lenox township. Mr. Kline was a veteran of the Civil War and one of the most highly respected residents of the township. He is survived by his widow and three daughters, Mrs. James R. Burns, of Scranton; Mrs. Ainey, of Fairdale, and Mrs. Milo Burdick, of Uniondale; and one son, William, of Clifford. The funeral was held from the late home on Tuesday.

Brooklyn – W. S. Tiffany has purchased the vacant lot on the Doloway homestead, east side of Maple street, of N. E. Packard and will erect a residence there in the early spring, and will move into town.

Heart Lake - “Hard Luck,” the new name which some have given Heart Lake, is quite appropriate when one has to wait an hour or more for the train, with no fire in the station

Lathrop Twp. – H. E. Kerr and O. N. Taylor are preparing to begin sugar-making. ALSO Ray Oakley is sick with grip and his children are sick with measles. ALSO Frank W. Taylor, the old veteran, was seen out to his barn last Saturday. We are very glad.

South Montrose – Glenn Roberts, a former Montrose young man and son of Mrs. Ella Roberts, of this place, has purchased Byron Robinson’s store and takes possession next Monday Mr. Roberts has many friends in this vicinity who will wish for him all possible success in his venture.

Kingsley – Augustus H. Tiffany is recovering from a serious injury inflicted by a horse kicking him. The animal’s hoofs broke his nose, jaw bone and collar bone, besides causing other painful cuts and lacerations. He was loading ice on a bob sled when his foot slipped and he fell forward behind his team, the ice tongs he was using flying from his hands and striking one of the horses. The frightened animal kicked, and unable to save himself, the rapid succession of blows was rained upon the upper pat of his body and head. He is being cared for in a Scranton hospital.

Franklin Twp. – Josiah Baker attained his 90th year last September. He is still as active as many men twenty years us junior.

Herrick Twp. – S. Bert McPherson has purchased the farm formerly owned by his grandfather, the late Seth Walker, in this township. The tract consists of 198 acres and the consideration was said to be $3000. The former owner, J. G. McPherson, is now a resident of “Wayland, NY.

Uniondale – The death of Russell Carpenter, of Carbondale, a former resident of this place, removed one of the few remaining veterans who had the distinction of guarding Jefferson Davis, president of the southern confederacy, following his capture at the close of the Civil War. The funeral was attended by a former comrade, Theron B. Dimmick, of Uniondale, who was also one of Davis’ guards at Fortress Monroe.

Dimock – Homer L. Smith, one of our most aggressive and progressive farmers, informs us that many in the vicinity of his home are ill with grippe, and only by the farmers joining efforts, in some instances, can their necessary farm work be done. Whole families are ill, making them entirely dependent upon the neighborliness of others to attend to the imperative demands of dairy herds and live stock. Homer went to Montrose, having going there to secure a lighting plant for Button Bros., who were unable to travel on account of illness. There is a great deal of the Good Samaritan in Homer’s make-up, which has won for him many staunch friends.

New Milford Twp. – Frank Wellman, a life-long resident of this place, died at the home of his daughter, in Binghamton, on Feb, 21, at the age of 87 years. The body was brought here for burial on Friday.

Montrose – At the annual fire department meeting, D. A. Watrous was elected chief of the department for the coming year, and Carlisle Smith and W. A. Harrington, first and second assistants, respectively. All three men are among our most active fire-fighters and will put new life into the local organization. Chief Watrous, who served in this capacity before, is ever on the alert to find some way of bettering the department and his election meets with general approval.

Forest City – Journeymen carpenters have demanded a pay of 90 cents an hour on and after April 1st. They claim that this wage is a necessity and the only way to stem the tide of higher prices of living. We are not able to say whether the demands of the carpenters will be met by the employers. ALSO Earl Tourje, the popular telephone man, is confined to his room in the Forest House by a severe attack of the grip.

South Gibson – The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Carpenter were grieved to hear of their recent loss, by fire, which destroyed their house and all contents early one morning last week. Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter and nephew, Floyd Carpenter, barely escaped with their lives.

Dimock – Many people around this vicinity will greatly miss “Old Bill,” the faithful town horse, used by nearly everyone in Dimock, and owned by W. J. Cronk. The good and faithful servant of thirty years, left this life one day recently not accidentally, nor through sickness, but painlessly and mercifully by the act of a friend who did not want to see the poor animal ever suffer any of the ills that ordinarily befalls horses of that age. No one would have dreamed that this slick, sprightly, old pet could have been over 15 years of age unless they were expects at age guessing.

Hallstead – In renewing his subscription to The Democrat, S. F. Barnes makes the following interesting comment: Comrade Stockholm has gone. We were both in Co. C., 151st Regiment (instead of 141st, as published). As far as I know I am the only one living today who belonged to that company. I, too, am getting near the end of my journey, as I shall be eighty at my next birthday.” ALSO The following tribute was published in the newspaper: With the death of Geo. P. Stockholm, at his home near Franklin Forks, taps were sounded for the last, and the youngest of three brothers, Aaron, John and George Stockholm, who have set a remarkable and enviable record in that all three served throughout the greater part of our Civil War and participated in many of its hardest fought battles. Mr. Stockholm’s father, with two sons already in the service, had refused to let him join the army because he could ill-afford to spare him from the farm, was so eager to serve his country that he ran away from home in September, 1862, at the age of eighteen, and mustered in at Montrose as a private of Co. G., 151st Regiment. With the 151sthe fought through the engagements of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. At Gettysburg his regiment lost 75% of its men, killed or wounded or missing. George was finally taken prisoner during this engagement, paroled and re-enlisted in Troop B, First New York Mounted Riders. With this regiment he took part in the siege at Petersburg and some 125 engagements during its term of service. The untiring spirit with which he worked for the welfare of his fellow soldiers, from the days of the war until his death, should be an inspiration to all who follow in later wars.

Montrose – “The Man Without a Country” is not a war picture, but a romantic drama of historic characters in events of vital importance that hark back from the present day to the very infancy of the American Republic. The picture is played against a chain of historical scenes, including the duel of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. The duel and other thrilling scenes in the picture are produced with the greatest accuracy. The duel is fought with the same pistols used by Hamilton and Burr on the exact spot on Weehawken Heights. The old frigate, “Constitution,” a relic of the war of 1812, is used in the production. Now playing at the Ideal Theatre.

Susquehanna – Clemon & Plummer have nine cars of coal on the way here, which is welcome news. Many homes here are hoping for the chance to get more coal and others burning wood and trying mixed coal, which is most unsatisfactory.

Brooklyn – There will be no school in the first four grades next week, owing to some exposure of measles. It is hoped that an epidemic may be prevented.

Harford – “Abraham Lincoln, Honest Man,” will be the theme of an illustrated address on Sunday evening at the Congregational Church. Many beautiful pictures will be shown of scenes from the life of the great emancipator.

Thompson – Mrs. E. E. Gelatt spent the latter part of last week in Scranton, where she is taking u a course in embalming. She will become assistant to Crosier & Gelatt, undertakers. ALSO Old Bruin had a fine view of his shadow, Friday. ALSO Icy side-walks and empty coal bins are all the rage at present

Ararat – Those who have installed radios are” L. W. Potter, Samuel Entrot, George Cobb and Wm. Silver.

Lawsville Grange – It was decided to hold a social Saturday evening, Feb. 10, proceeds to apply on the Victrola fund. Worthy Master appointed Sister Ethel Smith, Brothers L. F. Smith and Kenneth Stone to arrange for it. Sisters, please bring cake.

Fairdale – The ladies of the M. E. church will hold a Valentine social Friday evening, Feb. 16. Everyone welcome. Come and get your Valentine.

Forest City – Paul Warhola, of New York, returned home after a visit with his father, Andrew Warhola. He is in a moving picture studio and has charge of the printing department, The Erbograph Company, with whom he is connected, is one of the largest of its kind in America. ALSO One thousand employees of the Delaware and Hudson railroad were placed on furlough, February 1st, as part of the general retrenchment program, officials of the company have announced. Office forces, station and trackmen principally are affected. Furloughed men will resume their seniority rights when they return to work, probably next May. The reason for the furloughs was decided upon only as a last resort to recoup losses caused by coal and railroad strikes

West Lenox – Our school is closed on account of the teacher, Miss Margaret Maher, being ill with measles.

News Brief: Following suggestions that a cow and a pig be placed in the municipal zoo, because many St. Louis children have never seen either, Superintendent of Instruction Maddox instituted a poll of sixth grade pupils. Today he announced that 5,376 children questioned, 40 per cent had never seen a sheep and 17 percent had never looked upon a pig. Twelve children out of every hundred had never seen a cow. ALSO Review of Book in Library: “The House of Five Swords,” by Tristran Tupper, a war story, involving a bright, happy child, youth and age, love and hate, bitterness and misery. But it ends well, and the mystery feature holds one’s interest to the final page.