Dimock – The forty-ninth annual session of the Dimock camp meeting will begin Aug. 17, and close August 27. All expense of keeping the grounds and buildings in repair, lighting and cleaning up are paid by the Association. In order to meet this expense the management have decided to raise the admission fee to 25 cents for all tickets. One ticket admits bearer to any session during the entire ten days. All money made in the grocery and boarding hall goes toward expenses.

Montrose – W. A. Harrington, chairman of the Street and Sidewalk Committee, presented John A. Giles, of Hoadley & Giles Co., civil engineers, of Binghamton, who presented plans and estimated prices for paving Public avenue. On motion duly seconded the Council approved and adopted plan No. 1, as submitted, which calls for a 30 foot center of concrete with a 20 foot brick on each side. The President appointed a committee to wait upon the property owners on Public avenue for the purpose of ascertaining their feeling in the matter, and get them to sign, if willing to co-operate, with the Borough and pay their proportion according to frontage for the paving. Should the project meet the approval of the property owners the work will be started at once and completed this fall, if possible.

Hop Bottom – Canfield Stone, for many years one of the most popular and widely known hotel keepers of the county, passed away at his home, Friday morning, Aug. 4th, 1922. He was identified with the business interests of Hop Bottom for many years, engaging in the feed business after leaving the hotel. He was a director of the First National Bank, Nicholson, and a member of the Masonic fraternity. Although Hop Bottom is a small borough, it was known for many years as one of the very best places “to stop” between New York and Buffalo. So famous was his hotel that traveling men and agents would arrange trips to be a guest of mine host Stone.

East Rush – Our base ball boys are feeling rather blue over their defeat by Harford. They claim the Harford team tried in every way to cripple them, which indeed they did, to an extent by hitting Mr. Curran three times with a pitched ball and also by striking pitcher Pierson on the hand.

Dimock – The Dimock Free Library is closed until further notice as the librarian, Miss Isa Mills, is spending a few days in Philadelphia and Plymouth.

Susquehanna and Great Bend – A band of gypsies traveling in automobiles robbed an aged man of $100 in Windsor shortly before visiting Susquehanna and Great Bend, and had trouble in Binghamton on Monday. The gypsies were made to give up the hundred they took from the Windsor man, at Susquehanna, Saturday evening. Near Newberry crossing, on Monday, they robbed a roadside lunch room of $50. The Binghamton police dept. was notified, and one of the gypsies was arrested and later identified as the one in the lunch room. After being in jail for a few hours he decided to settle, and was allowed to go. The police officers in searching his auto, found $2,000 in currency hidden in a secret compartment in the car. It is believed a number of robberies between Binghamton and Great Bend were committed.

Springville – Mrs. Ella Meserole, after a long visit to her brother’s and other relatives in Montana, returned home on Sunday last. She left Springville for the west in May, 192l. ALSO The fresh air children from New York, having spent two weeks here, returned home Thursday last.

Ararat/Forest City – What was supposed to have been a business man’s base ball club that came to Ararat from Forest City, Saturday, and beat Ararat to the tune of 30 to 8 and if that was a business man’s club then the business of Forest City is being conducted by members of the Inner State League, for at least five members of the Forest City club were I. S. League players. The members of the Ararat club are simply boys of this town and vicinity and do not pretend to play I. S. League teams. They played a good, up-hill game with but few exceptions. It is small credit to the Forest City Business Men’s club to have won the game with the line-up they had.

South Harford – Several from here took in the ball game at South Gibson, Saturday. The Harford boys did not have much time to admire the girl ball players as they were very busy with bats, etc., and the girls came out ahead.

Jackson – No teachers have been hired for the Jackson graded school. Wendell Phillips, who was principal here last year, and Miss Lily Park, Primary teacher here last year, will teach at South Gibson.

Thompson – The ball game between Thompson and Starrucca, played at Starrucca last Saturday, resulted in a score of 10-4in favor of Thompson. Next Saturday they will play at Thompson. Both sides expect to win.

Forest City – New Hupmobile Prices; Touring Car, $1150; Sedan, $1785; Roadster, $1150; Coupe, $1635; Roaster-Coupe, $1335, from Hornbeck Bros.

Uniondale – A ladies’ handmade, brown linen handkerchief, was lost on Monday evening between the bridge and Cable’s store. Will finder kindly leave at the postoffice?

Fiddle Lake – Ira Curtis, of Herrick, with his force of men have started work on the state road from here to Gelatt, were it was washed out by the big storms some time ago.

East Bridgewater – Morris Tingley, surveyor, met with a serious accident Monday morning. He started about four o’clock in the morning to drive from Summersville to his home in Lenox township, being in a hurry to reach home to set up a harvester. When he was near the East Bridgewater church his harness broke, the neckyoke falling to the ground, frightening the horses. Near the home of N. O. Roach he was thrown from the wagon and sustained a fractured hip. Dr. W. W. Preston was called and attended him, but owning to the fact that he lives alone it was thought best to take him to a hospital. He is at Moses Taylor hospital, Scranton.

News Brief: This daylight saving business gets the good wife to work an hour earlier every morning and gives her husband an hour every afternoon to get into mischief, says the Louisville Courier Journal

Lanesboro – David Soop, sixteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Soop, of Ithaca, formerly of Lanesboro, was drowned in the Susquehanna, a short distance above the Lanesboro dam, Friday afternoon, July 7, 1922. His body was recovered about an hour later by Nicholas Merk, who brought the body to the surface of the river with a grappling hook. Donald Soop, cousin of the lad, nearly lost his life in a brave effort to save David, as did Oliver Wheeler, Jr., who made brave efforts to rescue David, but the fates decreed otherwise. The drowning was due to the upsetting of a canoe in which David and Oliver were paddling. David was born in Lanesboro and loved the village as only a boy can love his old home town. He drove here with his mother and two others to visit Mary Soop. It was a happy trip for the lad, his mother and their friends, for it was a home-coming for them.

Montrose – On Monday and Tuesday the new stone front for the First National Bank’s new building was unloaded from the cars at the D. L. & W. station and excited much interest, as Indiana limestone, for the whole front of a building, had not been seen in Montrose before. The two massive columns, over 19 ft. high, and weighing between 5 and 6 tons each, attracted most attention. These are in monolithic form, cut out of a solid block of stone, all in one piece, at the Quarries in Bedford, Indiana, and will flank the two sides of the main door-way into the bank. The 16 inch brick and tile wall next to H. A. Patrick’s is now being laid, the contractor sending Messrs. Hinsdale and Reynolds, expert brick layers and Mr. Chase, mortar maker, from Binghamton, to do the work. ALSO The public is invited to attend the lawn fete at the Presbyterian manse, Tuesday afternoon and evening. The proceeds of this goes toward the support of a child in a Jerusalem orphanage. This child, nine years of age, but for the intervention of Christian workers and necessary funds, would have been sold into white slave traffic.

New Milford – The Borough is greatly incensed by the infraction of laws by autoists who pass through the village at too rapid a pace and the embers were fanned into flame last Sunday when Wm. Turner, a citizen of this place, was run down and instantly killed by C. E. Kisler, of Allentown, Pa. Mr. Turner, who was 70 years old, and quite deaf, had started to cross the road from his home to feed his team. He stepped out of the way of one car directly in front of the car driven by Mr. Kisler. He was thrown some distance and his skull was fractured, resulting in almost instant death. Mr. Kisler said that he blew his horn as soon as he saw Turner step out of the way of the other car and applied his brakes, but could not avoid striking the man. He remained until the local authorities had satisfied themselves, by investigation, that Kisler was blameless.

Rush/Auburn – Christie Curran, well-known in and about Wyalusing as a good base ball player, fan and umpire, is playing ball in his old-time form of ten years ago again this season. He is a member of the strong Rush-Auburn club in the Susquehanna County League, and is doing better work at catching behind the bat than ever before. His timely heavy hitting has also been a strong factor in keeping his club in first place in the league race.

Hop Bottom – Mrs. Martha Capwell has beautified her new home by the addition of fine porches, paint, and electric lights, making a great improvement in the appearance of Adams Ave.

Forest City – James Walker, son of Cashier and Mrs. J. J. Walker, has received an appointment, thru Congressman L. T. McFadden, to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD, and entered the institution last week. He graduated from the Forest city High School in 1920, and for a year was employed at the First National Bank. The academy at Annapolis is the training school for officers of the U. S. Navy. Mr. Walker was an honor student in the high school and prominent in athletics.

South Harford – Mrs. Ellen Whiting died at the home of her son, F. T. Whiting, July 1, 1922, aged 89 years and 8 months. She had been in very poor health for over a year but was very patient and always had a smile for all visitors and was very glad to visit with them, as her mind was very good almost to the last. She leaves one son, Forest Whiting, of West Lenox; five grand-children, Merle Rynearson, of Hop Bottom; Lee Rynearson, of New York; Mrs. M. A. Oakley, of Kingsley; Mrs. E. Granger, of West Lenox; Mrs. L. J. Conrad, of South Harford; also twelve great grandchildren and a host of friends.

Springville – The much talked about July 4thhas come and gone and Springville is taking a much needed rest. The Tunkhannock band was on the job early. Rev. Johnson, of Tunkhannock, rector of St. Andrew’s church, delivered a fine patriotic address. Games, ball playing, dancing and a parade a mile long, with plenty of eats, made a full day.

Ararat – Gerald Walker and Austin Denney, who have become greatly interested in fishing lately, have built themselves a nice, new row boat which they will use on Dunn Pond. ALSO After losing several chickens, Burt Porter decided to set a trap and see if anything resulted from it. Something did. The following morning he found he had caught an old skunk and three young ones were walking around nearby. The whole family were quickly put out of commission and he has not lost any chickens since, nor has Burt worn the same clothes since.

Dimock – When making a call at the Dimock Free Library, recently, we were agreeably surprised to find so many newspapers, a new feature at the library, for the perusal of all who care to read them. Among them were: The Montrose Democrat, Independent Republican, Tunkhannock Republican, Wyoming Democrat, Susquehanna Evening Transcript, The County Herald,published at Hallstead, and the Dearborn Independent, by Henry Ford, all of which are free contributions to the library by the publishers.

Susquehanna – The second week of the strike of the Erie Railroad shop finds this town quiet, and no disorders. Strike breakers have been here and many have gone, but no disturbance was created in either case. That there may soon be a satisfactory settlement of the entire question seems to be the attitude of all our people. A dancing party, for the benefit of the striking workers, will be held in Murphy’s Hall, Oakland, Thursday evening. All are invited.

A second storm, which covered practically all sections of the county, streams, both large and small, jumped their banks, resulting in an extraordinarily large monetary loss, almost impossible to estimate. While all sections of the county were affected, Hop Bottom borough is by far the heaviest sufferer, although private property was not damaged to a great extent. A torrent of water coursed down the steep banks east of the town, sweeping huge rocks, trees and earth with it. The large sluice way at the head of the street became clogged and a raging river coursed down through Main street, bringing with it debris which filled the streets in certain points to a depth of five or six feet. Water overflowed into the Stone feed store, but, providentially, it would seem, after this point the swirling current kept well to the pavement until discharging itself into Martin’s Creek. The newly completed Lackawanna Trail was damaged considerably, fissures to the depth of several feet being made in some places. However, repairs have been made and the Trail will be opened June 28th as originally planned. In Rush township several bridges were swept away and a horse was drowned. It was also stated that a woman died from fright during the storm’s progress. Kingsley, Clifford, Uniondale, Ararat and Herrick all suffered in the deluge. At the DL&W stockyards in Montrose the water tore a gapping hole seven feet deep under the railroad tracks and the section men exerted strenuous efforts to making repairs so that the Montrose train could come into the station.

Rush Township – A woman, who with her husband and two children, were riding in an automobile between Lawton and Rushville, when he storm broke, became terribly frightened when their car dropped into three or four feet of water and stalled, and collapsed She was taken to the home of Bruce Dodge, near Rushville, and Dr. G. S. Milnes called, but her nervous system received such a terrible shock that she died the next morning. It was impossible to reach Rushville by phone yesterday, but we learn the unfortunate woman’s name was Mrs. Williams, wife of Dr. Williams, and that they were returning to their home in Pottersville, Bradford County.

Susquehanna – The men of the Erie shops voted whether to accept or reject the coming cut in wages, also to strike or not, the latter part of the past week. It was reported that every one of the 900 men who voted, cast the vote for strike, if the expected wage slash goes into effect July 1st. ALSO The Susquehanna Baking Company plant is up-to-date in every respect, having a capacity of baking 5,000 loaves of bread in eight hours as well as other modern conveniences. Henry Lisi, general superintendent of the plant, invites visitors to call and inspect this bakery. The Susquehanna Baking Company is a maker of “Rival Bread” which is sold in Montrose by the A & P Store.

Montrose – The work on the new First National Bank building is progressing rapidly under the direction of Contractor Badgely, of Binghamton. It will be a handsome edifice for Public Avenue.

Hallstead/Great Bend – Ruth Lewis, daughter of Fred R. Lewis, of Great Bend and Albert Bullard, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Bullard, of Hallstead, were married at the First Baptist church, June 14, 1922. Rev. Leslie E. Gould performed the ceremony. The happy couple were the recipients of many beautiful gifts, among them a house and lot and automobile. After a wedding trip, which will include Scranton, Buffalo and other points of interest, they will reside in Great Bend.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp – Wm. Cruse, while painting the roof of the house, had quite a fall. The ladder broke on the roof and let him down, and as he fell he caught the other ladder and that carried him quite a ways from the roof. He escaped with some bruises.

South Montrose – The South Montrose Mfg. Co. is running on full time, making their celebrated coat hangers, for which they are having a heavy sale.

New Milford – Guy Garland and A. C. Pratt, of Endicott, have purchased the restaurant business of E. W. Miller in the I. O. O. F. building here. Mr. Garland is well known, having spent his boyhood here. Of late he has been conducting a restaurant at Endicott, NY. Both the young men’s wives are expected to join them soon.

Uniondale – The Methodist Episcopal church was struck by lightning during the storm Saturday afternoon. A ball on the spire was struck, the current running down the southwest side of the steeple breaking window lights in the spire and escaping to the ground near the main entrance. Ladies preparing for children’s day had left the church but a short time before it was struck. ALSO Mrs. E. L. Payne has thirteen young canary birds. She takes great interest in birds, and only keeps the liveliest strain of singers. ALSO Morris Davis’ garden has gone down the Lackawanna. Water, four feet deep, ran through it during the storm Saturday afternoon.

Herrick Center – Carl I. Baker, a graduate of the Forest City high school, a student at Cornell University, is to attend the training camp at Plattsburg, NY, for a six weeks’ campaign. He is now a first lieutenant in the R. O. T. C.

Forest City – The following college students have returned home for their summer vacation: Mary Sredenschek, from [Penn] State; Lyle Hornbeck, from Amherst; Paul Maxey and Harry Lyons, from the University of Pennsylvania, Ligouri Fleming, Joseph Muchitz and John Callaghan, graduated from [Penn] State and are home.

News Brief: The Supreme Court Justice Arthur S. Tompkins, of Nyack, NY, grandmaster of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of New York State, has denounced the Ku Klux Klan and warned members of the Masonic fraternity, in his jurisdiction, that they cannot be both Masons and members of the Ku Klux Klan. “Masonry will not tolerate the doctrines of the Ku Klux Klan within its sacred precincts and should a Mason so far forget his obligations to his fraternity, his God, to his country and his fellow man as to become affiliated with this anti-American organization, known as the Ku Klux Klan,” said Grandmaster Tompkins, “his right to remain a member in good standing of the Masonic fraternity would be seriously questioned.”

Montrose – G. Carlton Shafer, better known as “King,” owner and director of Camp Susquehannock, played some of the best tennis of his career when he met Bill Tilden, world’s champion, in the fourth round of the Philadelphia championship tournament. The following is an excerpt from the Philadelphia Public Ledger: “Bill Tilden, for the first time of the tournament was forced to extend himself for advance. Prior to this round, the world’s champion had dropped but four games out of three rounds of play. Yesterday he faced G. Carlton Shafer, and the match held the attention of the gallery. Spectacular shots punctuated the play throughout the two hectic sets that were required to settle the issue. The champion would slash out sizzling shots, only to have his stocky opponent ring off returns that were believed impossible. Tilden caused Shaver to cover a lot of territory, but had difficulty in wearing him down.” Tilden eventually won the tournament. Shafer was born in Montrose, son of Nathan and Catherine Shafer.

Springville Twp. – Edw. A. Hibbard died at his home near Toronto, Kansas, May 20th, in the 80th year of his age. He was born in Springville Twp. Oct. 21, 1842. He enlisted in the Civil War in Battery A, First Pennsylvania Light Artillery and mustered out at after the close of the war. Married to Mary Peck, in New Milford, he then moved with his family to Kansas and located on the farm that has been his home for more than half a century.

Heart Lake – The many spectators, as well as dancers, who attended the opening dance of the season, were delighted with the changed and attractive appearance the resort has assumed. The shifting of the pavilion back onto the knoll proved to be a wise move, as it has greatly enhanced the resort’s general appearance and provided a spacious beach.

Susquehanna – John Sullivan, of “Smoky Hollow” had the experience of his life on Front street last night. He drove his Chevrolet car to Kelly’s garage and there started to turn by backing towards the fence guarding the high embankment overlooking the approach to the Erie station. As he started to back up, he stalled his motor and without shifting the gear from reverse to neutral, got out and cranked the car. The motor started as did the car. The machine began to move slowly backward toward the fence. Sullivan jumped on the running board and tried to steer it away from the fence, but before he could do so the car crashed through the guard rail and started down the embankment, which is about 40 ft. high at this point. Sullivan leaped from the car just as it careened and over went the machine. Turning turtle, and rolling over twice, the machine landed right side up on the sidewalk. The top was crushed and the windshield smashed. Otherwise the damage seemed slight; the motor was still running. Sullivan calmly removed the broken top, climbed into the machine and drove home. Had he been in the machine when it went through the fence he would have been killed as the car turned turtle. ALSO Myron Griffis, Susquehanna’s ice dealer, has been in the Barnes hospital undergoing treatment for blood poisoning in the left hand. His hand was cut by a piece of ice and blood poisoning developed. [Our Historical Society has, on display, a collection of the tools used by the Griffis Ice Company when they harvested ice at Brushville pond.]

Ararat – The base ball game between Ararat and Carbondale resulted in the defeat of Ararat, 14-7. The boys looked fine in their new uniforms and really put up a good game, but were up against a stronger team. Michel Howard, conductor on the D. & H. work train, was hit in the face by a very swift foul ball. Although no bones were broken, “Mike” will have a very sore face for some time.

Oakland Borough – Mrs. Sarah Burgess celebrated her 100th birthday on Memorial Day. She resides with her daughter, Mrs. Robert Lee, Sr., and is enjoying good health.

Transue – The quarantine for scarlet fever was removed from the home of James Hallstead last week.

South Auburn – This community was very much shocked and grieved when the news of an accident, which resulted in the death of Harry Love, occurred. He was working on his garage when the board on which he was standing gave way and he was thrown on his head, bruising it in a terrible manner. Dr. G. M. Harrison was summoned and advised taking him to the hospital at Sayre. His wife, son and one of their men started with him, but the case was hopeless and he expired on the way. The deepest sympathy of the entire community is extended to the heartbroken family. He is survived by his wife and two sons; one brother and one sister.

Forest City – David Krasno writes of his arrival at the home of his parents in Wiesbaden, Germany. He viewed the sights of London and Brussels while on the way. He found his father, mother and brother in good health. The family had not seen Mr. Krasno for seventeen years and the meeting was a cordial and happy one. During the World war all communication between Mr. Krasno and his kin were cut off which increased his desire to again visit the fatherland.

Memorial Day in Montrose – Thirteen members of Four Brothers Post, who for more than half a century have kept alive the spirit of patriotic and fraternal love for those who responded to the call to arms in ’61, participated in the exercises as follows: F. L. Compton, E. L. Robinson, A. J. Hawley, H. L. Beach, Charles F. Read, R. M. Bostwick, J. I. Chapman, T. L. Ainey, F. G. Warner, T. F. Mack, F. I. Lott, Geo. Simpson, W. A. Taylor.

Bits of news from “200 Years Ago” from the Susquehanna County Herald, June 2, 1822.

A chariot propelled by seam is now exhibiting in New York. Another is building on a larger scale, intended to ply in one of the public gardens, so that the ladies and gentlemen of the city may have an opportunity of riding in alleys overshadowed with trees and skirted with flowers, with the assistance of horses. ALSO Prof. Rafinesque makes the North American snakes amount to 115 species: Among these are 10 species of rattle snake, 4 species of copperheads, 12 species of vipers, and one moccasin. There are therefore only 27 kinds of venomous snakes, while there are, in the United States, 3 species of adders, 3 of boas, 7 of glass snakes, and above 80 species of common snakes belonging to the genus Coluber, all harmless. [I know, doesn’t add up to 115.]

54th Encampment – The encampment of this organization will be held Aug. 11th, on the Fair Grounds, Montrose. A cordial invitation is extended to all sons and daughters of veterans, the ex-service men of our country, to all soldiers’ widows and the Daughters of the Revolution, to join us on that occasion. It is hoped that each and every one come with a word of cheer, a song or a short story of camp and army life, and an old time campfire may be expected.

Striking Miners – We are informed that several striking miners have come into Susquehanna county and are working at almost any wages that are offered, some as low as $10 a month and board. More labor for the county farmers at wages that they can afford to pay would afford relief, but it does seem strange that a striker would come to an agricultural section and under bid the rural workers, tending to reduce wages.

Hop Bottom – Roberts Bros. announced that, beginning Sept. 1st, they will conduct their coal business on a strictly cash basis. Many coal dealers have announced their intention of going on a cash basis. It, evidently, is deemed necessary, for were credit extended the coal dealers very likely would stand to take an enormous loss through unpaid bills. It would also seem to indicate that coal prices might be advanced.

Dimock – Advancement is being steadily made in the plans and work for a successful Dimock Twp. Community Day to be held, Sept. 4, Labor Day. It cannot help but be an improvement over last year’s fair, according to interest and willingness to work by many. One of the day’s events will be a demonstration, by Jonathan Estus, of the power washing machine and other farm conveniences made possible by the use of an engine.

New Milford – John Mitchell has sold his pool room on Depot street to George Sumner. ALSO The ball game between New Milford and Hop Bottom was one of the best of the season. The score was 7-2 in favor of New Milford.

Brooklyn – The lawn festival given under the auspices of the Universalist Sunday school was a grand success. Gross receipts were over $40 and net amounted to over $27. Brooklyn band generously gave a goodly number of fine selections and about 70 of the Girls Scouts were in attendance and sang some rousing choruses, which were much appreciated.

Montrose – The Ideal Theatre will present “The Scrapper,” starring Herbert Rawlinson, an Irish character sketch of youth who is mistrusted by his fellow workers because of his refined ways. He suffers abuses and insults but manages to smile through them all. Also comedy, “Sweet Cookies.”

Ararat – One of the best games of ball ever seen in Ararat was played on Saturday last between Ararat and Thompson. At the beginning of the eighth inning the score was 0-0. In the 8th, Thompson got a man on second; two were out; a batter hit the ball and was put out at first, the man on second crossing the plate. The umpire decided the score did not count, as the man out at first was the third out. The manager of the Thompson club would not continue the game, declaring the run counted. After waiting five minutes, the umpires declared the game forfeited to Ararat, 9-0. The features of the game were a one-handed stop by Lowrey, of Thompson, and a long running catch of a fly, by Gordon Keenan, of Ararat.

Forest City – July 27th will be a red letter day in the life of every American of Lithuanian descent, because on that day the United States of America gave official recognition to the Lithuanian Free State. Lithuania declared its independence on January 16th, 1918 and their form of government is modeled closely after that of America. In honor of the event the Lithuanians of Forest Cit will hold a celebration on Sunday next. There will be a parade beginning at three in which all the societies of the town have been asked to participate, and it will be followed by exercises in the municipal hall, at which time a patriotic program, consisting of music and addresses, will be carried out.

Stillwater – Our attention is called in the fact that young men who ought to know better are in the habit of bathing in Stillwater, ungarbed, and apparently unconcerned about the element of decency, They are liable to get into trouble. A word to the wise is sufficient.

Little Meadows Shooting Affray, continued……There was a light in the house and the officers and volunteer law enforcers felt certain that their quarry was within. The men were afraid that Mrs. Tibone and her children might suffer if they opened fire on the house and Trooper McElroy approached the house and ordered the woman to “come out with your children quick.” Mrs. Tibone and three children appeared and she told the men that her husband had gone away during the night. A search was underway when a locked door was discovered and the door panel was splintered by a charge of shot, which wounded Sheriff Darrow in left breast, above the heart and in an exchange Chief Tingley was wounded in the right leg. Tibone was forced into the cellar but held off the men from again entering the house. Darrow was taken to the Johnson City hospital. After an interval Tibone called that he would give himself up but as soon as Chief Tingley and Jones stepped out Tibone again fired wounding Tingley and Jones. Tibone refused to surrender and the posse agreed that the house should be set afire, but only after the whole structure was blazing did Tibone appear through smoke at the cellar door, a gun in either hand. The posse firing back soon fell Tibone, who paid the penalty for his lawlessness and the sad mistake, which made him liable for the life of an innocent man. Dumb with unspoken anguish the bereaved family uttered no words of complaint. Mrs. Tibone, a woman of 36 years, walked dejectedly and aimlessly about, looking at her husband and the smoking ruins of the home. She refused to speak ill of her husband, although residents of that vicinity testified he was a man of most violent character, carrying firearms with him whenever he roamed about the place. Mrs. Tibone stated that they came to the United States about 13 years ago, had lived in Illinois and later in Scranton until they moved to Bear Swamp.

Silver Lake – The storm of last week caused severe damage here, to crops, road and buildings. A large barn belonging to Ed. Monahan, at Brackney, was completely destroyed and swept away by the surging waters that enveloped this section. Not so much as a board remained on the premises to mark the place where it stood. Some parts of the wreck were carried two miles by the flood. Water rose to six feet on the barn floor, when the foundations were undermined. The road from Brackney to the state line, on “Brackney Hill,” was so badly washed out that it is impossible to repair same and the supervisors were in court with a petition for the laying of a new road. Also the road from the Silver Lake church to Choconut Valley Inn and the Laurel Lake road, via Patrick O’Day’s was damaged badly. The Choconut Valley Inn’s grounds were a heavy loser.

Montrose/Heart Lake – The Fourth of July celebrations at both places were “hummers,” even though the weather was so cool as to make the ice man old before his time. While there was a chill in the air it did not rain and the day was ideal for motoring. A large crowd gathered to enjoy the celebration arranged by Saint Mary’s church on the Montrose fair ground and a very pleasant day was spent. The lunch counters and various booths, artistically decorated for the occasion, did a fine business. The Boy’s Band of Montrose did themselves proud and are a credit to the town. At Heart Lake a very large crowd gathered to celebrate and various stands and booths did a good business. The newly erected ice cream saloon was open, though the elaborate soda fountain was not in operation. Two spacious verandas afford a beautiful view of the lake and the activities on the lower ground. A huge crowd gathered for the dance in the evening.

Harford – Rosemont Inn, Montrose, was the setting for the 66th anniversary of the graduating class of Harford Academy, in 1856. Each of the graduates present had passed well over four score years. The eldest, Edgar W. Bolles, of Fairdale, lacks but a month of 90 years. Mr. Betsey M. Jeffers, of Harford, is in her 86th year. H. M. Benson, of Jackson, the youngest of the trio, is 85. H. N. Benson spoke of the old school days and recalled a song they had sung together. Mrs. Jeffers had written a poem just that week. She recalled the memories that had been awakened by the quilt she possesses given to her by her old class-mates. The pieces in the quilt are inscribed with their names, many who have passed on. Part of the poem runs: “As I looked at the blocks and read the names through…..I wondered if you, my old school-mates, would remember them too.”

Dimock – The Ladies’ Aid was well attended Saturday. Nearly everyone stayed to see the ball game between our boys and Hop Bottom. It was the most exciting and interesting game of the season—a good clean game—no disputes or wrangling, but hotly contested from the start to finish, with the outlook favorable for Hop Bottom until the eighth inning, when Dimock forged ahead, winning the game by one score, 5-4.

New Milford – The Girl Scouts left on Monday for Upper Lake, where they will spend two weeks in the Gillespie cottage.

Gelatt – During the storm of June 17th, C. J. Gelatt had a loss of about $1500. His shop was washed away, containing new mowing machines and other farming implements and repairs for which he was agent. Eleven bridges are gone in Gibson Valley, besides livestock and poultry which were buried in sand and stones.

Lackawanna Trail – It is estimated that 10,000 automobiles passed over the Lackawanna Trail on the Sunday first following the opening on Wednesday of last week. Hotels of Binghamton and Scranton report an increase in business since the opening of this great highway. One man who kept count of the automobiles passing a point on the Trail for two hours, Sunday, said six cars passed every minute, on an average.

Unknown Fishing Spot – Dr. Wirt Conklin, S. G. Fancher, Ward Reynolds and Ernest France caught twenty-two black bass Saturday, the combined weight being forty-five pounds Up to date the place of this fishing ground is unknown to other fishermen. It is said this is one of the finest strings of fish ever brought into Montrose.

Franklin Forks – Mrs. A. B. Conklin entertained her brother and sister, B. B. Rounds, last week, from Los Angeles. They motored from Los Angeles, being twenty-one days on the road, a distance of over 3600 miles. They carried their tent and camped and were very lucky in missing the sand storms over the prairies and also saw no rain until they reached Binghamton.

St. Joseph – The Choconut stage road was never so badly damaged as by the rains on June 28, the road being gutted several feet deep in places and bridges, buildings and stock carried away. In other places several feet of gravel and stones piled in the road. Some families left their homes for safety Most of the damage done was between the homes of E. Feely and S. Clark.

Mountain Valley, Liberty Twp. – Charles Brush, who is home from Camp Dix, had a thrilling experience. On climbing to the hay now to get hay, he discovered a large black snake climbing a post. He finally succeeded in killing the snake, and on measuring it found it was six feet long.

Ararat – A ladies handkerchief of some value was found in the church the evening of Commencement exercises. The owner can have it by calling at the Walker residence.

Forest City – Forest City had the quietest Fourth of its history. The day was sour and gloomy and the weather man came in for much abuse. In the evening a slight rain fell. It may well be said that the day was passed in a safe and sane manner. ALSO The Forest City Poor farm is building a new chicken house.

News Brief: The United States is the only country with a known birthday. All the rest began, they know not when, and grew into power, they know not how. There are no Republicans, No Democrats, on the Fourth of July—all are Americans.

Lackawanna Trail Opening – The last batch of concrete was poured on Tuesday of last week, and on Wednesday, June 28, the Lackawanna Trail will be open to the public, appropriate exercises being held in which it is expected the governors of Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey will participate. Thousands of automobiles, carrying from 15,000 to 20,000 people, are expected to form a great procession in honor of this great event. The opening of the Lackawanna Trail will mark one of the greatest achievements in road building in the world’s history. The trail, which really extends from Binghamton, NY, to Delaware Water Gap, has cost in the neighborhood of $85,000,000. It is destined to become one of the most travelled thoroughfares for motor vehicles in the United States and traversing a country whose beauty beggar’s description, it will become greatly used by pleasure-seekers as well as means for truckers and business men to utilize it to their pecuniary benefit.

Stevens Point – John Sampson, aged about 65 years, was found dead in the barn on his farm, Monday of this week. He had been missing for several hours and his wife found him in the barn on a pile of straw. He told his wife he was tired and would take a little nap. He said he was cold and asked for a blanket. His wife covered him and went to the house. The next time she went to the barn he was dead. Death was due to heart trouble. Besides his widow he is survived by a number of children.

Jackson – It has been announced that the Jackson School Board decided to continue the Jackson Graded School as a two-room school, hiring two teachers as usual. The decision comes as welcome news to nearly every resident of the community and township. The directors had talked of cutting the school down to a one-room school, with the idea that it would reduce taxes. It was fair and right for the directors to make an effort to determine what the taxpayers wanted and they are to be congratulated for deciding to leave the school on its present basis. ALSO Arland Pease, a well-known young farmer, and Miss Florence Wakefield, popular Jackson belle, were married in Binghamton on May 31st, 1922.

Hop Bottom – Mrs. C.A. Corson, who has been in the Moses Taylor hospital, Scranton, for the past two weeks, is not expected to recover. ALSO A regiment of soldiers passed through here and attracted much attention.

Transue, Auburn Twp. – T. A. Bowen’s horse has been sick the past week, but is better. ALSO F. L. Peet has a pipe laid and intends to pump water from the well in his yard into the house.

Rush – Russell Spaulding’s bakery truck comes here on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Susquehanna – Sweeney Brothers, of Scranton, will pave eight streets with brick at a cost of approximately $130,000. The lowest of the bids, that Sweeney Brothers submitted, totaled about $182,000. This sum, while 20 percent under the estimated cost of the work, was more than the borough has available for improvements at this time, so it was decided to cut off a section of paving from each street. The borough pays 1/3rd of the cost of the paving and the abutting property owners two-thirds. ALSO A new Methodist Church will be built this summer, the structure to be modern in every respect, costing about $35,000. The auditorium will have a seating capacity of about 800. There will be Sunday school rooms, dining hall, bowling alleys, volley ball court, shower baths, etc.

Apolacon Twp. – Here’s one that jingles like a “Bug House Fable,” but strange as it may seem, this is strictly true. The township levied no road tax this year because she has her roads worked up in apple pie order, with the bills for the work paid out of money in the treasury at the first of the year. This is, certainly, a mighty pleasant state of affairs, and, moreover, it saves the genial tax collector, Timothy Griffin, the work of writing receipts.

Dimock – Francis R. Cope and family will start for North Mountain next Monday on their usual annual camping trip. Miss Clara Winans, of Montrose, Miss Margaret O’Brien and some of the other Dimock teachers, and all of the seniors of the bird club, will accompany them on this delightful camping expedition. The following week Mr. Cope will take the juniors of the bird club to the same place, a custom he has followed for years.

Harford – An aeroplane flew over here last Wednesday. ALSO Comrade Emmet R. Flint, age 78, the last of the old guard, died on May 16. Special mention was made of him at the Memorial Day exercises held at Harford. For several years he was the only veteran left to represent the Grand Army at these exercises and his passing left a gap. He was buried on May 18 from his late residence, amid a large gathering of mourners. Comrade Urbane Sloat and Comrade David Hardy conducted a service beside the casket of their dead comrade. He was a member of Co. H, of the 50th Regiment of New York Engineers. His body rests in the Peck cemetery, near the old homestead.

Forest City – The following are members of the class of 1922: Academic—Beulah Deming (first honors), Lillian Alexander (second honors), Patrick Kane, Madeline LaTourette, Fred Westgate, Leslie Tonkin, Margaret McLaughlin, Collett O’Neill, Mildred Faatz, Eugene Yorke, Adolph Sredenschek, Gerald Gensil, Michael Jannicelli, Clelland Ogden, Leon Bloxham. Commercial: Howard Lowry, Arlyn Gaylord, Elizabeth Suponsek, Esther Snedeker, Helene Cawley, Bridget Kalesinsky, Mary Melvin, Isabelle Barrett, Leona Burdick, Agnes Callaghan, Dorothy Fletcher.

Fowler Hill – Harry Vangilder passed over the Hill, Saturday. [This does not mean he passed away, just, literally, went (walked, rode) over the Hill.].

Bits of news from “200 Years Ago” from the Susquehanna County Herald, June 15, 1822.

MASONIC. The anniversary of St. John the Baptist will be celebrated at the house of Daniel Curtis, in Montrose, by the RISING SUN LODGE, on the 24th instant. The procession will be formed at the hour of eleven o’clock, A. M. and march to the place of worship, where an appropriate discourse will be given by the Rev. Mr. Rogers. After which it is expected that an oration, suitable to the occasion, will be delivered by the Rev. Mr. Crandall. To conclude with prayer. The North Star Lodge is particularly invited to attend. As also all members of either lodges in regular standing. PEREZ PERKINS, MASON DENISON, HIRAM FINCH, Committee of Arrangement.

Montrose – A few of the highlights of Memorial Day are as follows: The tolling of bells for five minutes, from 12 o’clock noon, during which time comrades remain standing, uncovered. Also, the casting of flowers on the waters of running streams whose fragrance a sweet incense shall be born towards the seas upon which our comrades of the navy rendered such immortal service. The band will give its services during the day as directed by the management of the exercises and an open air concert in the evening. The sons and Daughters of Veterans will make wreaths and bouquets next Monday afternoon and evening. Any contribution of flowers at the Firemen’s Hall, Monday afternoon or early Tuesday morning, will be grealty appreciated.

Dimock – Mr. and Mrs. Percy Ballantine spent a few days this week at their Louden Hill home. Mr. Ballantine is driving a new Rolls-Royce sedan.

Brooklyn – Memorial Day will be observed as usual in this place. The members of the G. A. R. will meet at the Post room at 10 am and go to Mountain View cemetery to decorate the graves of comrades. After disbanding for dinner at the hall the line, led by the Brooklyn band, will form and march to Evergreen cemetery, and thence to the M. E. church, where the address of the day will be delivered. Soldiers of the Spanish-American war and the World war, and Sons of Veterans are expected to take part.

Shannon Hill, Auburn Twp. – David Trowbridge has his new Overland car home and is practicing every evening.

New Milford – A truck, carrying students from New Milford, struck a rock, which had slid from the mountainside and onto the road, flopped upside down and landed in the ditch between the road and the side of the mountain. Some of the students were thrown clear of the machine, while Miss Eileen Johnson was held down by the overturned truck, as was the driver, George Crotty. Miss Johnson’s leg was broken in two places and Miss Doris Norris and Miss Mary Hickey, sustained slight injuries. Others in the truck were Josephine Donley, Dorothy Snyder and Charles Powers. Commencement has been postponed until the last of June, owing to the accident.

Heart Lake – Tuesday, May 30th, is the opening of a new Heart Lake resort, under the management of D. J. Donovan. Dancing in the evening with music by Elks Orchestra, of Binghamton.

Susquehanna – J. J. Stockholm, aged 82 years, passed away Sunday morning, May 21, 1922, at the home of his daughter Mrs. Chas. Manson, of this place. He had been a resident here for many years. He is survived by his widow; two sons, J. J. Stockholm, Jr., of Susquehanna and Harris Stockholm, of Oneonta, NY; also one brother, George Stockholm, of Franklin Forks and one sister, Mrs. Ida Miller of Patterson, NJ and one daughter, Mrs. Chas. Manson.

Dimock – Will Fuller and son, Ray, went to Sayre last week, where Ray underwent an operation for the removal of tonsils and adenoids. Geo. Baker accompanied them in order to consult Dr. Guthrie for a serious stomach trouble.

Hallstead – Motorists should heed the 15-mile-an-hour limit in the borough. Offenders will be fined and the borough council gives timely warning.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Township – Mrs. C. M. Brands broke through the floor of the church, Sunday, and escaped with a few bruises.

West Harford – The Odd Fellows held a bee for Hoyt Pease last Monday. Mr. Pease has been sick and his friends helped him out.

Ararat – The band was the guest of the D & H employees at the base ball game held at Carbondale, between the Generals of Oneonta and First Carbondale Team. A special train, good eats and drinks, made up a splendid time.

Great Bend – A young deer was seen Sunday morning on the farm of Henry Crisman, this place. The doe was discovered by Stephen Gleason, who says the animal was a most beautiful one and wandered around the pasture lot for nearly half an hour, finally going toward “Hogback” mountain. Deer are becoming quite numerous in this section, three having been seen near Smoky Hollow on several occasions of late. Sportsmen in this section are working to have the law protecting these animals continued for several seasons, in the hopes that Susquehanna county may become a fine hunting resort when the law protecting deer is finally removed.

News Brief: The telegraph was first used on May 24, 1844. Wednesday, therefore, was the invention’s 78th anniversary. Would anyone dare to predict the uses to which radio will have been put 78 years from today?

Bits of news from “200 Years Ago” from the Susquehanna County Herald, May 25, 1822.

DIED, at Cooperstown, on the 6th inst. JUSTIN CLARK, lately editor and proprietor of the Montrose Gazette. As Mr. Clark had an extensive acquaintance in this county, those who knew him will generally be gratified on learning the state of his mind and feelings, when he was sensible, of the approach of his dissolution. This, we are pleased to inform them, was happy. He retained his mental faculties full and unimpaired till the last. Firm in the belief of a God of universal benevolence and love, he trembled not at the threshold of eternity—satisfied that the will of his Creator was the consummation of the happiness of all his creatures. Mr. Clark, immediately before his dissolution, called his relatives around him, and took an affectionate farewell of them all. He also expressed a wish to the physician, that the seat of his disease should be examined, in the hope that relief might be afforded to others similarly afflicted. He died without a struggle.

DIED, on the 22d inst., WILLIAM WOODHOUSE, of Bridgewater. He has left a wife and seven children to mourn his loss.

Forest City – Hornbeck Bros. sold five Hupmobile autos the past week and two Chevrolets. The purchasers of the Hupmobile are Tony Finc, M. Brasso, Anthony Baber, John Ferdock and Wm. H. Jones. Harry Sparks and Raymond Lewis will drive the Chevrolets.

Memorial Day, formerly Decoration Day, in the United States, holiday (last Monday in May) honoring those who have died in the nation’s wars. It originated during the American Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle. After World War I, as the day came to be observed in honor of those who had died in all U.S. wars, its name changed from Decoration Day to Memorial Day.

County Poor Farm – Miss Mary Borthwick, State Nurse in charge of work in Susquehanna County, is circulating a petition to present to the County Commissioners, asking that a special election be held for the purpose of placing before the electors the proposition of establishing a poor farm for the entire county. This county is one of the few in the State which has local poor farms. The establishment of a county poor tax has been found to be a very satisfactory way of meeting conditions. A special election would bring the proposition squarely before the people of the county for a full decision.

New Milford – After more than 42 years of faithful service in the interest of New Milford, and vicinity, the New Milford Advertiser, with this issue, goes out of existence. This news will be read with regret by a large number of long and faithful friends of the paper. It is with no less regret that the publisher makes this announcement. The problems that confront the country newspaper editors in small towns are the same all over. The financial returns on a small, country weekly are not proportionate with the amount of work and worry involved. The disappointment to us is great, yet we do not feel that all our efforts have been in vain, for in the past decade we have seen New Milford go forward in long strides and we pride ourselves that the Advertiser has been a factor in boosting all progressive movements.

Montrose - Dr. Robert Mackey, of Waverly, PA, has purchased the beautiful home of the late Mrs. Mary Amsbry, on Lake Avenue, and will practice medicine in Montrose. He is a son of Dr. C. M. Mackey of Waverly and a nephew of the late Dr. C. D. Mackey, of Montrose, and is a very competent doctor. It was currently reported, yesterday, that Dr. Mackey contemplates a sanitarium here, but this newspaper was unable to confirm the rumor.

Hop Bottom – An ice cream social will be held on the lawn at Mrs. Aldrich’s on Saturday evening, under the auspices of the M. E. Ladies’

Hallstead – Dr. E. E. Tower and son, Jean L. Tower, of Elizabeth, NJ, were callers in Montrose for a short time. Jean is an electrician and radio expert. In the latter, Mr. Tower has gained considerable renown, being considered an authority on the new science. He edits a radio page in one of his city papers and is also a contributing editor to the New York World and Philadelphia papers on the subject.

Thompson – Any one desirous of aiding the Simon H. Barnes hospital, at Susquehanna, by way of canning fruits, etc., may be furnished with cans at Dr. W. W. McNamara’s, Main street.

Great Bend – Mrs. Catherine O’Leary sailed from New York recently for an extended visit with relatives in Ireland. Mrs. O’Leary came to America when ten years of age and this is her first visit to the homeland. She expects to sail for home August. 26th.

Elk Lake – Loren Ellis, a well-known farmer living near Elk Lake, was found dead in his barnyard, July 13, 1922, at 6:30 p.m. He left the house to turn the cows out to pasture and when he did not return his wife went to look for him, finding his lifeless body on the ground. Mr. Ellis had been in ill health for years and had remarked that he would not live long. Heart trouble was the cause of his death.

Forest City – The siren recently installed on the roof of the Municipal building as a fire alarm is now performing with increased vigor. A factory expert was here last week making adjustments. ALSO The Garden of Sweets, the new ice cream and lunch parlor in the Muchitz hotel, had its grand opening on Saturday night and drew a large number of visitors, who were surprised by the ornate quarters and completeness of its appointments. Music and free dancing were enjoyed. The soda fountain is in charge of James Almena, who is an expert in serving the latest and most appetizing soda and ice cream combinations. The Garden of Sweets is a business place that would do credit in a much larger place.

Awful Toll In Little Meadows Shooting Affray Last Week. A dual tragedy and the painful wounding of five other persons was the outcome of a shooting at Bear Swamp, about 4 miles from Little Meadows. The murderer, Fred Tibone, and his victim, Charles Wakeman, a highly regarded and prosperous farmer of Apolacon township, are dead. Those wounded by Tibone before he himself was shot by a posse are: Sheriff Girton M. Darrow, wounded in chest; Albert J. Tingley, chief-of-police, wounded in face and knee; Gertrude Wakeman, daughter of murdered man; shot in calf of leg; Constable N. G. Barnum, shot in leg and arm; Deputy Constable Stephen D. Jones, shot in head and chest, the last three being from Little Meadows. Tibone, who was an un-naturalized citizen, had served as supervisor for a year when he was replaced by Wakeman, who went to Tibone’s home seeking his support. He had no idea that a man with a gun was waiting his coming. Tibone who had been suspected of making illicit whisky, and had been warned by officers, thought the approaching automobile and the man walking towards the house in the dim light was a party of officers coming to arrest him. Wakeman was shot 20 feet from the house and his daughter, Gertrude, ran to him and aided him to reach the car. While doing this Tibone shot again inflicting a wound in her leg. While trying to get away the car ran over an embankment and the terror-stricken Miss Wakeman walked about a mile and a half to the Williams’ farmhouse, where she telephoned for an ambulance to come from Johnson City, some 25 miles distant. It took four hours for Wakeman to reach the hospital, due to bad roads from recent rains. He passed away the following morning. About midnight Sheriff Darrow and Chief-of-Police Tingley, along with State Trooper McElroy, left as soon as possible for Little Meadows. Arriving there, Constable Barnum, Will Minkler, Michael Reardon, son-in-law of Wakeman; John Jones, Stephen Jones, Bart Neville and Jack Neville, armed with shot guns, rifles and revolvers, went to Tibone’s home and surrounded it. [To be continued next week.]

Lackawanna Trail Opening – The formal exercises in opening the great Lackawanna Trail were favored by the very fine weather; an immense crowd of people were present to participate in the opening of this great and nationally known roadway connecting the cities of Binghamton and Scranton. The exercises at Scranton, preliminary to the day, were marked by great enthusiasm. Early Wednesday morning hundreds of cars lined up on roads leading to the Trail in order to join the merry throng of paraders starting from Scranton on the trip to Binghamton. The main program of exercises were carried out at New Milford, and the citizens of this enterprising town are to be warmly commended for their work in arranging for the suitable marking of this great event.

North Jackson – On June 20 the annual reunion of the Yale school was held in the M. E. church. Nearing the noon hour about 70 had gathered from far and near in remembrance of the day. All came with well filled baskets and at noon the tables were well filled with the good things to which all did justice. During the afternoon songs, readings and recitations were listened to; also several speeches were rendered bringing back many happy reminiscences of old.

Hells Half Acre – Alexander Kowconsky and Alex Shellock, of Throop township, Lackawanna County, were caught fishing at Hells Half Acre, between South Gibson and Hop Bottom, with set lines in violation of the law, by Game Worden Geo. H. Watrous and deputy, Fred Smith, last week. They were arrested and brought to Montrose and had a hearing before Justice W. G. Comstock. Being unable to pay their fines they were committed to jail for twenty days.

Birchardville – John Flynn, one of our county’s ambitious and highly regarded young men, was calling on friends here Friday. He completed the botanical course at Pennsylvania State College this spring and speaks highly, indeed, of the educational opportunities afforded at this institution. Plans are on foot to extend the influence and scope of Penn State and it hereafter be known as a university and given a name more in keeping with the character of this splendid institution.

Fairdale – David Olmstead had a thrilling experience on his farm during the storm of a week ago. On reaching home, after a ball game, he found his fine herd of Holsteins marooned on an island in Wyalusing creek, with the water so high and swift where they were used to crossing that they could not get to the main land. He and two hired men attempted to wade to the island but had to return and remove their clothing and swim across. The herd was driven to another point where the water was not so high and a rescue effected. Another dairyman, Ed. Jones, found his cattle surrounded by water, too. His son, Earl, crossed over the stream on a foot bridge to drive the cattle over and while he was gone the bridge was washed away. Mr. Jones had to take a horse and ford the stream in order to reach his son.

Rush – Albert Hibbard informs us that Rush township will be required to spend a large sum of money to repair the roads washed away during the recent hard storms. The road from Snow’s mills, extending toward the Elk Lake stream, was eroded at places to the depth of seven or eight feet, and it is said that to repair this road alone will cost around a thousand dollars. The road is impassable and several residing in this vicinity are required to go through fields in going to the creamery, or when making shopping or other visits. It is possible that a new road will replace the one destroyed, as a new road could be more cheaply built.

Montrose – Mrs. Helena Clark Cook arrived here, Monday, and is getting Torrey Lodge in readiness for its formal opening on Saturday, July 1st. The Lodge already has some guests and many more are expected the first of July. The management is planning an especially fine dinner for the Fourth of July.

Thompson – A social was held in Keystone hall, Saturday evening, which was largely attended. The principal feature of the evening, dancing. The Scranton orchestra, under the leadership of Roy French. ALSO Mrs. Margaret Lodge is in town and intends to follow dressmaking. As there is such a demand for that kind of help and so few to respond to the call, we thought many would be interested.

Uniondale – For the 18th successive season, John Hughes, of Scranton, is stopping at Lewis Lake. His father, Prof. James Hughes, was the first to erect a cottage at the lake 17 years ago, and the family has spent each heated season there since. John graduated from State College last week.

Forest City – Miss Agnes Kelleher sails on the “Esperanza,” from New York, for an extended trip to Havana, the Bahamas and the City of Mexico. She expects to return about the first of September to resume her duties as a teacher in the New York public schools.

News Brief: Thomas A. Edison, who established his first successful electric light plant at Sunbury, Pa., is to help the town celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of Sunbury. There is to be a four-day celebration commencing July 1 next.

Bits of news from “201 Years Ago” from the Susquehanna County Herald, June 30, 1821.

(Went back 201 years for news since the 1822 newspapers in our collection ended June 23.)

*INDEPEDENCE. The Fourth of July will be celebrated in this village. An Oration will be delivered at the Court-house. The procession will be formed in the public avenue at 11 o’clock. The citizens of the County are respectfully invited to attend. DAVID POST, A. H. READ, WM. JESSUP, Committee of Arrangements.

*NOTICE. A PERSON competent to teach the Latin and Greek Languages, the higher branches of Mathematics, English Grammar, Geography & c. is wanted, to take charge of the Susquehanna Academy as principal teacher thereof. Application to be made to D. Dimock, Esq. President of the Board of Trustees, at Montrose. By Order of the Board of Trustees. WILLIAM JESSUP, Sec.

*NOTICE. The members of the Susquehanna TROOP are commanded to meet at D. Curtis’s Inn, Montrose, on Saturday the last day of the present month. By order of the Commanding Officers. T. T. FOOT, Sergt.

Dimock/Fairbanks, Alaska – When the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines, in Fairbanks, opens its doors for registration of students about the middle of September, the Stars and Stripes will fly above the “Farthest North” institution of higher learning in the world The honor of opening the institution and being its first president goes to a Pennsylvania man, Prof. Charles E. Bunnell, graduate of Bucknell University and native of Dimock, Pa.. It is the last of the land grant colleges to be established under the Federal statues, and is the 51stin number. It is located on the main line of the Alaska Railroad. Prof. Bunnell is 44 years old and half of his life, and all of the period since reaching manhood, has been passed in Alaska. Born at Dimock, he was educated in the schools of Montrose, at Keystone Academy, and received degrees from Bucknell. He was a schoolmate of Christy Mathewson and played both football and baseball with “Big Six” in their school days. His first work in Alaska was with the government schools and later was superintendent of schools at Valdez. He was admitted to the bar and practiced law in Valdez and was appointed to a Federal judgeship, with headquarters at Fairbanks.

Montrose – The sad death of Grace Elizabeth Beach, age 11, occurred at the family home on Sunday. Her death was due to diabetes, having been in poor health for about a year, attending school at irregular intervals. Besides her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beach, she is survived by siblings, Margaret, Benjamin, Barbara and Mary Eloise.

North Jackson – Our cemetery has been greatly improved of late. The trees have been trimmed, flowers planted and new flags have been placed on the soldiers’ graves.

Fiddle Lake – While Kleber Shaver was at Montrose, with the election report, someone had the nerve to take 28 of his best hens and two roosters. The parties are strongly suspected.

Jessup Township – We have been obligingly informed that the recent death of John A. Fowler leaves but one veteran of the civil War in this township. This man is Michael Hill, an honored and respected citizen, whose deeds of valor are well-known to many. He is now in his 83rd year. Though not a native of Jessup, he enlisted from Susquehanna county and has spent more than half his life in Jessup. This township sent more than 100 enlisted men to the front during the Civil War. Of this number one-third died of disease in the service, one-third of wounds and one-third returned to their homes.

Brooklyn – Mrs. Aurelia Brown, the oldest resident of Brooklyn and, perhaps, the oldest person in the county, celebrated her 99th birthday on May 25, 1922, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Meade. Mrs. Brown came with her parents from Connecticut when only 7 years of age and all her life had been spent in Orwell and Nichols, NY until she came to live with her niece, Mrs. Meade, 5 years ago. Think of the changes she has lived to see. The ox-cart to the automobile, the candle replaced by the electric light, home-woven clothing to the manufactured article. She has seen the coming of the telephone, telegraph, airplane and railroad and numerous other changes and inventions.

Lakeview – Miss Florence Wakefield and Arland Pease were married by Rev. H. M. Pease, at Binghamton, on Wednesday, May 31st. They were accompanied by Howard Corse and Lucille Tyler. 

Oakland – In celebration of the 100thAnniversary of her birth, Mrs. Sarah Burgess took her first automobile ride on Memorial day. She was the guest of Mr. and Mr. Floyd Brush. Mrs. Burgess has been blind for the past 30 years and had not seen, let alone been in an automobile, until her 100th birthday, May 30th.

Brushville – A son was born to Mrs. Myron S. Griffis the evening of May 31. Mr. Griffis, the husband and father, died at the Barnes hospital, May 31, death being due to blood poisoning caused by an infection following a slight cut on the left hand from a piece of ice. [The Griffis family owned the Susquehanna Ice Company.]

Hallstead – Wm. J. Pike, American Consul at Strasburg, France, writes that he expects to spend his summer vacation in his old home town of Hallstead and that he will probably reach here within the next two months.

Silver Lake – A force of men are employed at Silver Lake, tearing down the large apartment house, the material to be used in constructing a girls’ camp. For some years there has been a boys’ camp on the Col. West side of the lake. Under the capable management of Major Lambert these camps are composed of boys and girls of wealthy families, mostly from Philadelphia and Baltimore. [This camp will be known as Camp Red Wing, while the boys’ camp is known as Camp Red Cloud.]

Forest City – Shortly before three o’clock Saturday afternoon, this vicinity was visited by probably the worst storm in its history. The rain descended in torrents, and in a short time our streets were flooded. The flood waters that emptied from the skies raged and surged on the work of destruction, sweeping on like a miniature Niagara. Places were deluged as never before and the loss will probably reach into the millions in the district from Forest City to Archbald. The culvert under the railroad at Castle Garden was unable to carry off the swelling torrents and soon the railroad tracks were reached. The waters pressed the embankment until it washed away, leaving a gap of more than 100 ft. deep, with the four tracks left high in the air.

Bits of news from “200 Years Ago” from the Susquehanna County Herald, June 7, 1822.

A meeting of a number of the inhabitants of the village of Montrose was held on the evening of the 24th of May, at the Washington Hotel, for the purpose of making arrangements to celebrate the Independence of the United States, on the 4th of July next. A committee of seven was appointed to make the necessary preparations. It was Resolved, That an oration be delivered, and the Declaration of Independence read. The committee of arrangement are to request some person to prepare an oration. Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the Montrose papers.

MARRIED – On the 9th instant, by Elder D. Dimock, Mr. Harry Mills, to Miss Irena Main, both of Bridgewater

MARRIED – On the 26th instant, by the same, Mr. Richard Hickox, to Miss Armintha Handrake.

DIED – On the 17th instant, in Choconut, Mr. Benj. Chamberlin, aged 60 years. He bore a long and severe sickness with great patience, and died in the triumph of faith in Christ.

Kingsley – Lewis Titus, three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Titus, was seriously burned by falling into a pail of scalding water.

Montrose – The 1922 commencement of Montrose High School will graduate 43, the largest class in the school’s history. Of this number 28 are girls with Frances Williams, valedictorian; Ruth Thornton, salutatorian. ALSO Manager F. T. Mack informs us that the new Subway Lunch will be formally opened to the public the first part of next week. Those of us who appreciate real cooking have something to look forward to. Mrs. Julia Gilroy is to be in charge of the cuisine department, which is about all that need be said.

Harford – Emmett Flint, one of the very few remaining veterans of the Civil War, residing in the vicinity of Harford, died at his home on May 16th, aged 78 years.

Springville – Leon Thomas, of Hoboken, NJ, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anson Thomas. Mr. Thomas holds a responsible position as foreman of a telephone company and is also greatly interested in radio work. He has manufactured and sold several radio sets, and he brought one for his parents. He also tried a demonstration at the Community building, but conditions were not favorable for making it a complete success, though snatches of concerts were caught. ALSO What proved to be a miraculous escape from serious injury, or probably loss of life, occurred when a Ford touring car, owned by Glenn Davis, caught fire. Mr. Davis was filling his car with gas at Riley’s garage and was standing on the running board, looking into the tank, when the fumes ignited from a cigar which he was smoking and instantly the car was in flames and his clothing around his limbs caught fire, burning one ankle quite badly. A number of men nearby succeeded in saving the main body of the car, though the cushions and top were completely destroyed. What probably saved Mr. Davis’ life was the fact that he had on his car a self-closing cap to the gasoline tank and at the first burst of flame, he instantly jerked the nozzle of the hose out and the tank was closed.

Hop Bottom/Brooklyn – defeated Dimock in the first game of the County League season, 20 to 13. The pitchers performed well. Ira Case, Hop Bottom, having twelve strikeouts. The infield did snappy work, Art Brown grabbing one barehanded, saving two runs. Wayne VanAuken and Wm. Burbank performed in left and right fields for Hop Bottom and George Stewart, of “bunter fame,” covered center. Game lasted 2 hours and 45 minutes, but was interesting from start to finish.

Lenoxville – A very pretty birthday party was held at the home of Irving Decker, May 13th, in honor of their little daughter, Alice May’s, eighth birthday. All her little friends were present: Velma, Retha and Myrtle Miller, Lucy Clara and George Tuttle, Gertrude Marcy, Margaret Wilson, Robert and Howard Barber, Herman, Irving, Edward and Llewellyn Decker.

Jackson – Herman I. Potter, a native of Jackson, died at Havensville, Kansas, April 27, 1922. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in Co. C, of the 141st Infantry, PA Volunteers, for 2 years, ten months and nine days, to the close of the war. In 1872 he came to Kansas, settling on a farm in Gearey Co., and united in marriage to Mary Ellen Cunningham. He was 78 years of age when he died.

Lanesboro – Hale Kingsbury, age 60 years, was fatally injured when pinned down by an auto tractor which turned over backwards on Saturday. He owned a large farm at Lanesboro and used a tractor for plowing and other work. The tractor was hauling a road machine, opening ditches along the main thoroughfare, when the tractor tipped over and pinned Mr. Kingsbury underneath.

Dimock – The new landlord, Wm. Palmer, has taken possession of the hotel he purchased this spring and is already running an open house, which is very pleasing to everyone. During the short time it was closed the people felt lost without a hotel.

Brooklyn – We are informed by the manager of the Brooklyn High School base ball team that the account of a game in last week’s issue of the Democrat between the high school team and a team made up of farmer boys of that locality was erroneous, that no game was played. The notice was contributed, we supposed it authentic, and we printed it in good faith as a matter of news.

Hallstead – J. C. Florance, Hallstead’s hustling horse dealer, showed the writer fifty horses grazing on the hills of his farm, just out of Hallstead, having just unloaded a car load of handsome farm chunks that day. “Jimmie” says the horse business is good despite the large number of automobiles and trucks now in use.

Forest City – Ludwig Conrad, the sole veteran of the Civil War in this place, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Eicholzer. Deceased was born in 1835, in Harford, and married Miss Alvera Walker, daughter of Col. and Mrs. Walker, pioneer residents of South Gibson. He served four years in the Army of the Potomac and participated in many battles, including Gettysburg, Bull Run, Spotsylvania, the Wilderness and Antietam. He is survived by his daughter and two sons, Arnold, of Clifford Twp. and Hallie, of Long Beach, NY, grandchildren and sister, Mrs. Palmer, of Wyalusing.

Clifford – The remains of Mrs. Mary Jenkins West were brought here for interment. Deceased was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Evan Jenkins, pioneer residents of Welsh Hill. She is survived by a son and daughter and a brother, Hon. John G. Jenkins, former prime minister of Australia. One sister, Mrs. Anna Davis, of Neath, Bradford Co. also survives.

Thompson – A Box Social will be held in Keystone Hall, Monday evening, for benefit of the Thompson Baseball Team. An old English comedy, “A Romance of Real Life,” will be given. There will be music by Ararat orchestra.

Uniondale – Miss Mary E. Borthwick, State Nurse for this county, was a caller here, endeavoring to have the pupils in our schools, who were deficient in size and weight, sent to a state park in Bucks county.

Bits of news from “200 Years Ago” from the Susquehanna County Herald, May 18, 1822.

An American gentleman writes from Port au Prince, that President Boyer has emancipated all the slaves in the island of St. Domingo. ALSO Bunker’s Hill, a place dear to every American, has been divided into lots, which were sold lately by auction. That part of it on which Gen. Warren fell, and on which a monument has been erected to his memory, has been purchased by his nephew for the sum of $540.