Brooklyn – The Girl Scout camps of Scranton and Mid Valley towns have purchased a tract of about five acres of land on the northeastern border of Lake Ely, and have a force of men engaged in erecting a mess hall, about 70 by 28 feet, and will build other needed buildings in the near future. This association has a membership of about 1,000. ALSO On May 6ththe Brooklyn High School ball team crossed bats with a team composed of farmer boys of that locality. The High School team was in fine trim, having practiced considerable during the week, while the other boys had practiced none at all. The former team went on the diamond laughing and shouting, but went home with a change of tune, the farm boys’ team winning the game.

Franklin Twp. – George C. Campbell died at his home on Thursday, May 4th. He was born in County Down Ireland, Oct. 14, 1846, and came to Canada with his parents when he was one year old. In his early youth he went to Chicago, where, for over 30 years, he conducted a grocery business, supplying the vessels on the Great Lakes as well as his regular retail trade. Twenty years ago he came to Franklin Hill where he has since resided. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; two sons, George C. and David R., at home; one daughter, Mrs. W. R. Hollingshead, of Binghamton. Interment was in the East Bridgewater cemetery, with Great Bend Commandry in charge.

South Montrose – Henry W. Deans, A Civil War veteran, died on Friday, April 26, 1922, in a New York city hospital. In accordance with his request, the body was brought to South Montrose for burial. Services were held in the South Montrose church. He was a member of Battery F, Second Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery.

Birchardville – Mrs. W. C. Tilden, of this place, wife of the late Rev. Tilden, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Emma A. Ball, was in town on a visit. Mrs. Tilden is 93 years old and does remarkable things for a woman of her years. She thought nothing of making the trip to Montrose by auto. She reads and sews almost constantly and does not wear glasses.

Montrose – E. J. Dorey informs us that he has ordered two new buses for use on the Binghamton-Montrose line. They are to be modern in every detail and will cost $8,000 apiece. They will be larger and lower than the busses now in use; smoking compartments will be a feature. An interesting fact in connection with the bus line service is that every bus comes to a dead stop before crossing any railroad track. ALSO This evening, May 11, special at Ideal Theatre to benefit the Montrose High School Athletic Association—“Conquering Power,” starring Rudolph Valentino. Admission 30 cents.

Harford – The radiophone which the Wilmarth brothers have installed in their home is pronounced a success by all who have heard it. Fine concerts are heard every evening from Schenectady, Pittsburg and other cities, being heard very distinct. Stock reports and baseball news are given daily and the code from the Atlantic cable is also heard.

Springville – Commencement exercises were held in the Community building. The two graduates, Bernard Smales and Dorothy Jennings, both gave essays which reflected much credit to themselves and their instructors. The music by Mittan’s orchestra was a pleasing feature and the address of the evening, given by Rev. Lawson, of Nanticoke, was one of the best ever heard here. Rev. Lawson has something to say and knows how to say it.

Beech Grove, Auburn Twp. - A. C. Carter is driving a new Willis Knight roadster and Claude Swisher has installed a Pine Tree milking machine in his barn.

Lanesboro – Clinton Watkins, an eight-year-old boy, lost four toes on his left foot when the member was run over by an Erie train, Saturday afternoon. The four toes were amputated at the Barnes hospital, Susquehanna.

Dimock – The School board held a meeting at Elk Lake yesterday to decide whether the school house that was burned up last winter should be rebuilt as it was formerly, or a larger building be made so as to consolidate with the Tyler school. The head of the Bureau of Consolidation of Schools, in Harrisburg, was present at this meeting to help them decide which was the better way. No word on what was decided.

Thompson – A week of special services will mark the dedication of the Thompson M. E. church. Many former pastors and visiting clergymen are expected to be present during the week.

Forest City – Joseph Muchitz has made great progress as head cheer leader at Penn State College. In a recent issue of the Penn State Collegian it commended him very highly for his work, and also explained the new system of electing cheer leaders, which Joe has introduced in the college. This is a great improvement over the old system and will be introduced next September.

Jail Assault: Joseph Wilicka, a prisoner in the county jail, attacked Chief Tingley, who was locking up in the absence of Sheriff Darrow, hitting him on the back of the head four times with an improvised blackjack, which he had made by filling a stocking with bits of brick and sand, and then soaking it in water. The blows all but knocked out Chief Tingley, but Frank Roma, the jail trusty, jumped on Wilicka, throwing him away from the chief. Though dazed, Chief Tingley managed to whip out his Smith & Wesson “45” and fired at Wilicka, who dropped over on the floor as if dead. Supposing Wilicka dead, Chief Tingley had Mrs. Darrow summon Dr. Birchard and Attorney Denney. Examination showed no gun wound and it is supposed Wilicka lost consciousness through sheer fright, or feigning injury. Wilicka’s “Buddy” Leo Wagner, had showed signs of taking part in the attack, but when the chief got the gun into action, he dove headlong through the doorway of and onto the floor of his cell. Both men were being held on a charge of highway robbery.

200 Years Ago from the Susquehanna County Herald, May 11, 1822.

MARRIED, on the 9th instant, by Joshua W. Raynsford, Esq. Ezekiel W. Harlan, of Chester county, to Margaret, daughter of Joseph Baker, Esq., of Bridgewater township.

Susquehanna – Erie shops have laid off most of [their] men within the past few days. On April 3rd notices were posted in the round houses that owing to the business depression seventy firemen would be laid off. Girls having clerical positions have been put on short working schedules and quite a number of engineers, conductors, trainmen and yardmen have been laid off owing to lack of work. Twenty engineers, some of whom have been running engines for years, were set back by firing. It is expected within a day or two many trainmen and firemen on the Allegheny & Buffalo division will be laid off. ALSO The funeral of “Big” Murphy, who died at the Barnes hospital last week from wounds inflicted by the police [in the shoot-out in Lanesboro], was held from the Roman Catholic church and burial made in the Laurel Hill cemetery.

Lanesboro – J. H. Whittington has patented a new automatic screw driver which is now being manufactured by the Whittington Company of Lanesboro and is now developing a country-wide demand for same. The automatic screw driver contains no rackets, pawls, cams, slides or dogs, nor anything else to operate. Mr. Whittington, the patentee of the screw driver, is also the inventor of an extension ladder, combination locks, coaster brakes, bicycle cranks, head lamp brackets, seat post expander and pipe vise.

Brooklyn – Prof. Hamlin E. Cogswell, a well-known musician, died at Johns Hopkins hospital, Baltimore, April 3rd. He organized and was leader of the old Brooklyn Cornet Band, which captured third prize at the Centennial celebration in Philadelphia in 1876. He was a noted composer, having written several famous selections, including the old Montrose Quickstep, known to practically every band man of the United States. Among the surviving members of the old Brooklyn Cornet Band are: W.A. Stephens, Lester Tewksbury, Frank Tewksbury, of Binghamton; N. G. Kent and Arthur H. Palmer, of California; Curtis Birch, of Tunkhannock; Addison Birch, of Glen Castle, NY, W. B. Chase, of Carbondale; Nelson Oakley of Sacramento, Calif. [Photographs of Hamlin Cogswell and the old Brooklyn Cornet Band are on display in the Susquehanna County Court House, first floor hall, with a number of other 19thand early 20th century bands.]

Springville – Miss Ruth Strickland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Strickland and Adrian Quick, of Nicholson, were married in the M. E. church at 1:15 p.m., Wednesday, April 5th. Dinner was served in the church parlors to a large number of relatives and guests. Mr. Quick has taken possession of the store purchased of Mr. Reynolds and is ready for patronage. Mr. Reynolds is now engaged in the egg business in Montrose.

Forest City – The hay mow in J. P. Murray’s livery barn collapsed Friday afternoon. A supporting rod broke and down came tons of baled hay. Geo. Fives was caught by the fall and sustained two broken bones of the right foot. Barney Conrad’s buggy was reduced to kindling wood and considerable damage was done to articles on the first floor. Four persons were in the lay loft at the time of the collapse and all escaped injury.

Great Bend – F. S. Barnes, one of Great Bend’s most highly esteemed residents, was called for jury duty Monday, but was excused by Judge Smith owing to Mr. Barnes’ age and the fact that he does not hear well. Mr. Barnes, for a score of years, had charge of the freight and express at Hallstead and was locally famous for his courtesy to the D. & L.’s patrons. He is very well preserved for one of his age, being in his 79thyear.

Clifford – W. S. Spedding, of the Clifford Hotel, famed for its very fine table and considered one of the best hostelries in the county, has a garden and yard a sight to behold in the summer. We’ve set our heart on taking dinner with W. S. when his yellow bantam sweet corn is prime for picking.

South Auburn – Mrs. William Overfield was in Montrose last week, serving on the jury. She has the honor of being the first lady from South Auburn to serve in that capacity.

Forest Lake – Thomas Booth, one of Forest Lake’s oldest and most highly esteemed citizens, passed away April 10, 1922. He was a native of England, having been born at Nottingham, in 1839. Death was due to complications which followed an injury to his hip, sustained from a fall on the ice during the past winter. The fall occurred just one week after the death of his brother, William Booth.

Dimock – Miss Pauline Mills, of Mill City, spent the week-end with her family here. Her mother, Mrs. Lizzie Mills, accompanied her back to Mill City, where she will spend several days with her two daughters.

Marriage Licenses: Guy D, Ely and Ruth L. Howard, both of Dimock; Cornelius J. Pluckett and Kathryn E. Sullivan, both of Hallstead; Frank Telban, and Mary Slopnick, both of Forest City.

Two Hundred Years Ago from the Susquehanna County Herald, April 20, 1822.

A Squall a-head. All persons indebted to the Subscriber, in any manner whatsoever, are hereby notified, that immediate payment must be made, as the ship wants repairs. The subscriber still continues his business as a Saddler and Harness Maker; and thankful for past favours, offers his further services at his house in Montrose. N. B.—An Apprentice and Journeyman in the above business are wanted—Enquire of WILLIAM TURRELL, April 19, 1822.

YOUNG HIGHLANDER. YOUNG HIGHLANDER will stand the ensuing season, at the following places: On the first Monday in May at the stable of Isaac Post, Montrose, from 9 A.M. until 3 P.M.—On Tuesday, at the stable of Samuel Yeomans in Waterford, from 6 A.M. until 2 P. M.—On Wednesday, at the stable of Spencer Hickcox in Springville, until 12. On Thursday, at the stable of Jabez A. Birchard, Middletown, from 6 A.M. until 12.—On Friday, at the stable of Thomas Christian, Middletown, from 6 A.M. until 12. On Saturday at the stable of Isaac Post, Montrose, from 6 o’clock morning until 6 in the evening—and continue his route through the season as above.

Dimock – John F. Dolan, a worthy and well-known resident of Montrose and formerly of Dimock, died from the effects of a stroke. Mr. Dolan was born in Orange County, NY, in 1856, and married in 1892, Mary Walker, of Scranton. Since the age of three he has resided in this vicinity. Following his father’s death he remained on the farm at Dimock for several years, later buying the Dimock Hotel, conducting it for a period of fifteen years. He was tipstaff at the court house for the last four years and members of the Susquehanna County Bar and court house officials attended his funeral services in a body.

Springville – Lee Brothers will open their new store, which has undergone extensive repairs, on April 1st, with a full line of furniture, rugs and linoleums. ALSO The library can use old copies of the Youth’s Companion and the American Boy magazine. ALSO Do not miss the operetta, “Mother Goose Island,” to be given by the children of the grades at the Community building, Friday March 31st.

Lakeside, New Milford Twp. – Friday, March 10, 1922, was the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Callender and their friends and relatives resolved to help them celebrate the happy event. After dinner the Callenders were escorted to two easy chairs placed in the center of the parlor and a short program was conducted by Rev. E. A. Benson who told of the trail taken by Mr. Callender’s father in the olden days during this ministerial duties. A few were there who remembered the dear, old man when he lived on Mott Hill and preached in the Moxley church at South New Milford, but most of them that knew him then have gone to the other shore. The three children of Mr. and Mrs. Callender were present, also 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Forest City – Miss Bridget Gerchman, age 10, has returned from Hahnemann hospital where she was operated on successfully for an ailment of the head, from which she had suffered since she was fifteen months old.

Montrose – On Wednesday of this week an opportunity was given the women of the town to attend a display of gowns and proper corsets from the popular and exclusive shop of Warner, in Binghamton, which was given at the home of Mrs. Mary Stewart on Lincoln avenue. ALSO Frank H. Deuel was in Binghamton purchasing new equipment for the re-opening of his renovated and re-decorated barber shop located in the Kelly block. The shop has really undergone a remarkable transformation and will be a credit to the community. Electric hair clippers, mud massages and shoe shining are among the new features and the patronage of ladies will be catered to.

Hopbottom – There is talk at Hopbottom of opening a hotel on the “Lackawanna Trail.” Hotels in this bustling little town have been short-lived of late years, but with the heavy traffic over the trail and the necessity of entertaining travelers, the opportunities for making a hotel a paying proposition are greatly enhanced. As many as 1,000 cars a day pass through Hopbottom on the Trail. It is also pointed out that Foster is “centrally located” to catch the transient business as it is midway between New York and Buffalo, and also equi-distant from Binghamton to Scranton.

Susquehanna – Patrick Murphy, aged 52, who was wounded in a fight to resist arrest at Lanesboro last Wednesday morning, died at the Barnes Memorial hospital yesterday. His lips were sealed to the very last concerning his real name and his home address. Efforts to get a statement from him were in vain. No information regarding his two pals, James Williams, aged 22, also wounded and hospitalized and John or William O’Shaughnessy, now a prisoner in the Montrose jail, was imparted by Murphy. The other two also maintain silence. Murphy, recognized by the police of several cities as the leader of the old-time “Island Gang” of burglars and safe-crackers, had several terms in New York penitentiaries. He did say he had been treated in the Susquehanna hospital 15 years ago from wounds he received in a duel with someone.

Uniondale – W. E. Gibson went to Starrucca to be with his sister, Mrs. James Smith to celebrate their birthdays. They are the only survivors of a family of ten children. Four of the sons saw service in the Civil War, two of the brothers were members of the 56th PA Volunteers; one in the 59th NY Vol. and the subject of this sketch served in the 137th PA Vol. One of the brothers was captured at the battle of the Wilderness and died in Andersonville prison; one was crippled for life and died a few years after the great conflict at Fairfield, Nebr. One went west after the war and came east when 81 years of age to die near his old home. The last survivor is Mr. Gibson, who is in good health and as erect as when he wore the blue.

Harford – The “Harford Spotlight” the school paper of the Harford Vocational High school, appeared in its second issue for this school term on Monday.

South Montrose – Wm. Hower, foreman at Louden Hill farm, recently purchased a Baby Grand Chevrolet touring car from the L. H. Sprout & Sons’ agency. Mrs. Tillie Tyler, also of the Louden Hill farm, was a recent Chevrolet purchaser.

News Brief: Signs of spring are numerous. The youngsters rolling around on roller skates or “jumping the rope.” The first “peepers” of the season were heard on Tuesday night, just prior to the first thunder shower of the season. Robins, bluebirds and song sparrows are numerous, while an occasional early meadow lark is to be seen in the fields. Syrup from the “first run,” at $2 a gallon, is being spread on breakfast pancakes. And everywhere the roads are from six to eighteen inches under mud. As one country woman remarked the other day, “Only fools and doctors are using the roads these days.”

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Herald, March 30, 1822.

WAGON MAKING. Wagons of various kinds made, repaired, and painted, in the newest and best fashion—such as swelled and straight sides, straight, circular, and Oh Ge backs, and common team wagons—on the most reasonable terms. Most kinds of country produce received in payment.  WANTED, an Apprentice to the above business, between 15 and 17 years of age. To one of industrious habits, who can be well recommended for honesty and sobriety, good encouragement will be given. SYTHE MAKING. The subscriber has also replenished the Triphammer Works with the best imported iron and steel, for the purpose of making Scythes, with which merchants can be supplied by the dozen on the most reasonable terms for CASH. JOAB CHAMBERLIN. Choconut, March 25.

As reported in the Forest City News: “Hootch” Found in Browndale Homes—Browndale was visited Tuesday by County Detective Blake and two State troopers who having heard divers reports of how “hootch” was being made in Browndale concluded to see for themselves. They were assisted in their search by Constable Anthony Regan. At Martin Kniss’ place sixteen gallons of whiskey were found and seized. At the home of Mrs. Konnick, near the school house, two large stills were found. Another party, suspected of making moonshine, was looked up. Only some “mash” was found at this place. The officers returned laden with their trophies confident that a start had been made in suppressing the illegal manufacture of hootch in that vicinity. [Browndale is located near Forest City, in Wayne County.]

South Gibson – An up-to-date line of spring and summer hats for ladies and children at Mrs. Mae Michael’s.

Susquehanna - In the Tri-State basketball league Starrucca defeated Susquehanna by a score of 29 to 20. Moroski and Connolly played with Starrucca. Connolly was the high point getter, having 11 points to his credit. Moroski broke a rib in the contest, but continued until the end. It was the first Susquehanna has been defeated on its own court in two seasons.

Thompson – Crosier and Gelatt, undertakers, are dealers in all kinds of monuments, headstones and grave vaults. Mr. Gelatt recently visited the different quarries in the New England states and purchased several carloads of monuments at extremely low prices—and are going to give you the benefit of those prices. ALSO In an obituary notice on the death of one of the county’s oldest residents, F. A. Crosier, late of Thompson, it was stated that he was familiarly known as “Grump.” This was a typographical error, the word intended being “Gramp.” Mr. Crosier was affectionately greeted as “Gramp” for many years, being loved and honored by every man, woman and child who knew him, and figuratively, “grandpa,” to a wide circle of acquaintances.

Montrose – Great interest was demonstrated Monday morning in the forthcoming appearance here of Hon. William Jennings Bryan, when the diagram for reserved seats was opened to the public at F. D. Morris & Co.’s drug store. Many men and women were congregated in the store, the men chatting and the ladies occupied—mostly—with knitting. A line was formed at the hour set and those in the store given numbers so that they might be waited upon in turn. [Bryan ran for President in 1896, 1900 and 1908 on the Democratic ticket and was Secretary of State under Woodrow Wilson].

South Montrose – F. E. Barron, the veteran merchant, is erecting a big showy double store building, to which he expects to remove his stock and the post office within the next few weeks. It will be a fine improvement for the town, and with the several residences going up, the wide-awake inhabitants may well say there’s something doin’ at South Montrose.

Fairdale – Joseph Petros, who lately moved to the A. D. Steiger farm, near this place, which he acquired recently, exchanging his property at Vestal Center for same, was in town and is a most agreeable man to meet.

Brooklyn – Samuel Kinney, who lives near Ely’s Lake, finds his health does not permit him to continue active farming and will sell cows, wagons, farm implements, at public sale, as announced by advertisement in this paper. In the offering are several fresh cows.

Franklin Forks – G P. Stockholm, a G. A. R. man, recently returned from a trip to New York, where he attended the annual reunion of his regiment, the 1st New York Mounted Rifles. The muster and banquet was held in Hotel Astor, and was attended by nine members of the regiment, with their wives, daughters and invited guests. Some of the comrades had not met since the days of ’65, yet easily recognized each other, despite the many changes wrought by “Old Father Time.” Comrade Stockholm also spent several days with his sister, Mrs. Ida Miller, in Newark, NJ, and visited the New Jersey Soldiers’ Home. He was not very favorably impressed by the appearance of the home, but has many complimentary things to say of Newark and her people.

Great Bend – Charles Hurlburt, who recently disposed of his half interest in the Hurlburt and Graves cigar store, at Susquehanna, will locate in Great Bend, where he expects to engage in his trade of painting and paper-hanging.

Springville Twp. – While Walker S. Bunnell, of Meshoppen, was returning from the Williams cattle sale at Lynn, last week, an automobile sideswiped his buggy near Lemon, frightening his horses so that they turned about and ran back toward Lynn, throwing Mr. Bunnell out of the wagon and rendering him unconscious. At the bridge crossing the creek at Church’s mill, one horse fell into the creek bed and was killed. The driver of the auto got away unidentified.

West Harford – The stage route between Harford and Kingsley and Harford and Gibson, which has been in charge of Hallie Forsythe for some time, is now conducted by Gus Jackson and Claire Tompkins. Mr. Jackson driving the route between Harford and Kingsley and Mr. Tompkins between Harford and Gibson.

Memories written by D. T. Brewster to the Montrose Democrat: I remember when Lee was at Gettysburg, and the first Sunday in July, 1863, how the Court House bell rang, drums beat, a  band played, disturbing church services so that Rev. H. A. Riley, at the Presbyterian church, stopped in the midst of his sermon, raised his hands toward heaven, and said, “Receive the benediction.” How the Emergency Company was enlisted that day, and they soon started out riding on hay riggings and went down and drove Lee back into Virginia. I remember when Lee surrendered and every man in town got drunk, or acted as if he were. I remember when Lincoln was assassinated and the first exclamation was, “And Oh, that drunken Vice President!” I remember when it took from 20 to 30 yards of cloth to make a lady’s gown, instead of only 2 or 3 as now. Then to cover the fashionable hoop skirts the dress was about 20 ft. in circumference at the ankles, and the only opportunity for a peep at a nicely turned ankle was in a gale of wind, or when milady sat down in a narrow arm hair, or something like it. When it was the fashion to have gowns trailing one or two yards on the ground, street sweepers, they were called.

April Snow Storm, 100 Years Ago – The blinding flurries of snow which occurred Sunday, April 23, were commemorative of a phenomenal snowfall of just sixty-five years previous. Talking with an old resident not long since, he said he distinctly recalled the four-foot body of snow which covered the ground on April 23, 1857. The snow, light and fluffy, literally dropped from the skies and lay in an even blanket all over this section of country. Traffic was held up for the day, and court, which was in session, was adjourned, owing to the inability of jurors to reach the County Seat. By the first of May the last vestige of the unusual fall of snow had disappeared. A traveling man told me that on the 22nd of April just passed, in Syracuse, there was a nine-inch snowfall and that many were out in sleighs.

Springville – N. S. Brown, while in town the other day, told us that he well remembers the great snow storm of sixty-five years ago, when forty inches of snow covered the ground, blocking traffic for many days.

Lanesboro - C. L. Depew, D. & H. station agent at Lanesboro for the past 23 years, has resigned the position and will give his entire time to his coal business. J. W. Coon is acting as station agent temporarily.

Montrose – Miss Amelia T. Pickett, a former librarian in Montrose, has accepted the position of head librarian of the new public library at Pottstown, which opens June 1st. Miss Pickett has had charge of the Dimmick Memorial Library at Mauch Chunk for several years and is highly recommended by the State Department at Harrisburg. ALSO The high school and grades, under the direction of Miss Billings, are preparing to give an operetta on Wednesday evening, May 17. The proceeds to go toward the library fund that is being raised by the scholars throughout the county. ALSO Rudolph Valentino, playing in “The Conquering Power,” will appear at Ideal Theatre next Wednesday. Admission 30 cents.

Susquehanna – The body of John Kane, of Columbus avenue, who disappeared over three weeks ago, was found in the river back of the Erie shops, Sunday morning. He left a note for his family stating they would find his body in the river. Mr. Kane leaves a widow; two daughters, Madeline and Annetta Kane, and two sons, Augustine and Benedict Kane, all of this place.

Brooklyn – Brooklyn high school base ball team went to Montrose last Friday and won the game over the Montrose team with a score of 22-7.

South Auburn – Seldon Swisher and the Misses Grace Benninger, Marion Pierson and Freda Gay went to Auburn Center to take the high school entrance examinations.

Ararat – Wallie Hackley is contemplating disposing of his Victrola and installing a Radio phone. Wallie is bound to be up to date. ALSO The sixty foot wind mill, which has stood for so long at the creamery, was pulled down to make room for an addition to the creamery.

Uniondale – Road supervisor Burdick is making a good job on Main street from the square to Deming’s corners. Broken stone is the first layer, course gravel the second and fine gravel forms the top dressing. Volunteer help is doing the work, largely Merchant F. M. Davis, Councilman Tuttle, Will Moran and Squire Lowry were seen Tuesday on the stone pile. ALSO Edward Reynolds has purchased of Frank Westgate, the store property on the corner of Lake avenue and Main street. The consideration is said to be $2,700. The stores are occupied by J. N. Cable and the second story as living rooms and occupied by Mrs. Maria Norton. All hope Mr. Cable will not be compelled to go out of business. He is one of the most substantial men of the town.

Franklin Forks – The men from this place were called out to fight fire which stated from a brush pile at Frank Shay’s. It spread over a great many acres. A very exciting time for a while.

Forest City – On Monday, the United States court at Harrisburg was stirred by John Bielinza, who was being tried for the illicit manufacture of “hootch” when he stated that he had bought the still, seized from him, of Chief of Police John W. Jones. His story was denied by the chief who declared he had never seen a still until he raided the defendant’s house. Bielinza was given three months in jail and fined $50.

Brookdale – Agnes R. Dolan, age 18, a teacher at the Jarvis street school, was killed by a freight train in Binghamton. She started to cross from the north to the south side of the tracks and passed under the gates, which had been lowered. She apparently thought the gates had been lowered for a switch engine and concentrated her attention on it as she crossed. She stepped on the eastbound Erie tracks in the path of the fast freight train, seeing it as it was almost on her and started to run, but was struck just as she was about to step off the track. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dolan, of Brookdale, four sisters and five brothers survive her. The principal of the Jarvis street school said that Miss Dolan was one of the most popular teachers in the city and that her death is a great loss to the school system.

200 Years Ago from the Susquehanna County Herald, May 4, 1822.

Attention! SUSQUEHANNA TROOP. The Troop will parade on the first Tuesday in May next, at 10 o’clock A. M. at Head Quarters. Punctuality is expected, as the line will be formed exactly at the hour appointed. By order ofCapt. Catlin, Samuel Hodgdon, O. S.

THE FLYING MACHINE. It will be seen by the following extract from the 17th number of the New Edinburgh Encyclopedia, that Mr. Bennett, who has petitioned Congress for exclusive privileges, is not the first who invented a machine by which a man can not only elevate himself in the air, but also steer in any direction. How then can he claim an exclusive right from any country?

Montrose – About 6 o’clock on Tuesday a team, drawing a platform spring wagon, was seen to be tearing up Church street. When they reached Morris’ drug store, the right front wheel caught the right front wheel of W. W. Nash’s Ford delivery truck. The impact was so great that Miss Grace Gay was hurled ten or more feet into the air. She struck on the concrete pavement with great force, just back of the flying hoofs of the horses. Much to the astonishment of the eye-witnesses, Miss Gay stood up almost immediately. The thought had flashed across everyone’s mind that she was killed. The cause of the runaway was a loose neckyoke, which slipped back and caused the traces to drag. This frightened the spirited horses and they began running below Cooley’s store. Miss Gay sustained but slight injuries, her arm and hand being bruised. When the collision occurred, the front wheels became detached from the body of the wagon and the pole and other parts were broken. The horses were stopped a short distance up the street. Mr. Nash’s Ford was damaged slightly.

Herrick Center – The school building, together with all of its contents, was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning. The loss is estimated at $20,000, less than one-third of which was covered by insurance. The building was a fine brick structure erected in 1901 and was also used as a community center. It is expected that the district will secure temporary quarters to continue school for the balance of the term.

Springville – Miss Miriam Lathrop, librarian, announces that the library will now be open on Tuesday and Friday afternoons, and from May 1st to Oct 1st, also Saturday evening from 7 until 9 o’clock.

Forest Lake Twp. – Rev. Asa Warner died at the home of his sister, Mrs. David Wheatcroft, on March 15. He was in his 80th year. When his country called for help he enlisted as a private soldier in March of 1861 and was honorably discharged as first sergeant on June 12, 1865. At the age of 18 he united with the Methodist church, where he is known for his faithfulness, both spiritual and financial, having carried the keys of the church for nearly 50 years.

Forest City – Notice is hereby given that dumping ashes will be permitted on Tuesdays and Fridays and on North Susquehanna street dumping ground only. All spoiled meats and vegetables must be burned and covered with not less than two feet of dirt. This must be obeyed to prevent spreading disease. Dumping ashes and tin cans or other nuisance on bridge to Brownsdale, or North and South Main streets and West Dundaff street is strictly forbidden.

Clifford – The Hasbrouck brothers have taken possession of the E. E. Finn store. Glen Hasbrouck and wife arrived with their goods from Binghamton, the first of the week.

Burnwood – Spring is here, Summer is coming, Hurry up boys! Get the baseball humming.

Fairdale – Mr. & Mrs. Joe West have moved from Hop Bottom to this place, where he has bought the store of D. M. Roe and is now at the stand doing business.

Dimock – Joseph Dixon has opened a barbershop in the east end of the Berry wagon shop, near the community building. ALSO James Gavitt, a veteran of the Civil War, is poorly, not being able to leave his room.

Lanesboro – The Lanesboro Furniture Manufacturing Co. has started business. A number of lathes and woodworking machines have been installed to manufacture various articles of furniture.

Jackson – Two New Milford electricians, DeWitt Vailes and Bruce Frink, wired the Central Hotel and the hotel barn last week, finishing the work of installing the new lighting system for Roberts Bros.

Beech Grove, Auburn Twp. – Mrs. Lucetta Lyons Bolles passed away. She was born on Spring Hill, June 24, 1848 and married George W. Bolles on Dec. 3, 1870. She graduated from the Mansfield State Normal school in 1859. To Mr. and Mrs. Bolles were born three sons, Henry, Roy and Leo. Her husband preceded her in death three years ago.

County Wide News – Superintendents of Sunday schools, teachers in the public schools, in fact, anyone who is interested in the cause of temperance and prohibition, are asked to take the pledge, together with sheets of white paper, to schools, Sunday schools and public places in the town or neighborhood, asking for signers, using one side of the paper only. The pledge is the famous document of Frances E. Willard, called the Polyglot petition, already signed by more than 7½ million people. ALSO Michael O’Shaughnessy was sentenced to the Eastern penitentiary for not less than three years or more than five years on the charge of felonious use of explosives, breaking and entering, and not less than 15 years or more than 18 years in separate and solitary confinement at labor. He was on parole when he was captured in the sensational gunfight with police and detectives in Lanesboro. ALSO A WARNING! To feel tired before exertion is not laziness—it’s a sign that the system lacks vitality and needs the tonic effect of Hood’s Sarsaparilla. Sufferers should not delay. Get rid of that tired feeling by beginning to take Hood’s Sarsaparilla today.

TWO HUNDRED YEARS AGO– NOTICE! A meeting of the Stockholders of the Susquehanna Academy will be held at the Academy, on Wednesday the 17th. Inst., at 3 o’clock, P.M., for the purpose of electing fourteen trustees for the Academy for the ensuing year. DAVIS DIMOCK, President of the Board. April 11, 1822.

BUTTER- The following is given as an improved method of preventing the bitter taste which butter has at this period of the year from cattle feeding on turnips, cabbages, leaves of trees, &c. Boil two ounces of salt petre in a quart of water and put 2 or more spoonfuls according to the quantity of milk into a pail, before milking; if this is done constantly, it will prevent the taste of turnips, but will not be effected if even once neglected. This has been proved by twenty years experience, and if it does not succeed, the farmers may rest assured that the fault arises from the neglect of the dairymaid.

Forest City/Susquehanna – The safe of the Hillside Coal and Iron company was blown open yesterday morning shortly after the midnight hour. The explosion was heard by Chief of Police Jones and he later notified John Garrick, a fireman, and Mr. Wrightson, superintendent of the company. Together they hastened to the office, where they found the safe blown open and the floor covered with cement from the safe door. The yeggmen tried to open the safe by prying at the top. Failing in this they placed nitro-glycerine in the opening at the bottom of the door. A cap used in the explosion was found intact. About $5 in change was found, a check for $32 and about $60 in cash was taken. Two new Smith & Wesson revolvers were taken plus other articles. It is supposed that the men made their escape by jumping on a passing freight train. State Troopers, Chief of Police of Susquehanna, a Constable and several citizens went to Lanesboro to be in waiting. When the train appeared it was flagged down and the hiding place was found. The bandits opened fire and so did the posse. Murphy was wounded in the back and Williams [no first names given] wounded in the leg. They were finally overpowered and searched and revolvers, fuses and nitro-glycerine were found on them. Murphy is declared to be one of the most notorious yeggs in the country and is not expected to live.

Ararat – E J. Payne, justice of the peace of this township, took his bear traps to the mountain peak. While on his way up the hill, he came across the tracks of a porcupine. The justice seated himself on a log in deep silence. He decided that it was an act of justice to trap the “squiller kuss.” To his surprise, on visiting his traps, he found that he had captured a beautiful green-eyed timber wolf. On the following morning he found its mate in the same place. The justice presented the hides to his wife and daughter, Mrs. Oscar Hugaboom. She, being a taxidermist, tanned the hides and is making furs. When the ladies wear the beautiful furs, the justice will exclaim “aren’t those great? I caught them on my own farm, and there are lots more on the old mountain and their tracks have been seen on the old Sugar Loaf as well.”

Clifford – Charles Utley, who resided on the Milo Burdick farm in E. Clifford, was caught under an overturned wagon on his brother’s farm in Greenfield, and received injuries that resulted in his death before he was found. His neck was broken and his chest crushed. Utley was turning the team around when the front wheel caught under the box and upset it. Utley was caught underneath. Deceased was about fifty years of age. He was engaged in drawing sand from the Burdick sand bed to Forest City. Owing to bad roads he went to his brother’s until the roads improved.

Little Meadows – The citizens of Little Meadows were privileged to witness a very interesting fox chase on Thursday afternoon, March 16th, when a rabbit dog belonging to W. D. Minkler outstripped nine fox hounds and carried off first honors. So fast was the pace set by the rabbit dog that only two of the hounds even finished. Myron Card, of South Apolacon, NY, owned three of the vanquished fox hounds; John and Ed Purtell, of Apolacon township, two of them and Earl Gardner, of South Apolacon, another; Walter Hickey, of Apolacon township, and Lane Huntington and Jesse Newman, of Little Meadows, one each. Mr. Minkler only entered his rabbit dog in the race upon being urged to do so by the committee, and was as much surprised as anyone when his entry romped home a winner. Credit for the success of the affair goes to James Hickey, a world war hero, who was gassed in action “over there.”

Montrose – William Jennings Bryan, the noted orator and politician, spoke to the largest crowd ever addressed by any lecturer in any hall, in Montrose, when he delivered his lecture on “The World’s Greatest Need” in the Presbyterian Church on March 16th. Over 500 tickets for this premier event were sold, thus assuring the financial success of the entertainment. ALSO In a fast and somewhat rough game of basketball at Colonial Hall last Friday evening, March 17th, the Montrose town team emerged victorious over the Thompson team by the score of 28-27, or Thompson, 29-27, the Montrose victory stands, as both official scorers checked at 28-27 in her favor. Captain H. Ayres starred for the local five.

Heart Lake – The Adult Bible class met with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith. Mr. Skinner won in the sewing contest for the men. A race of spooning potatoes by both classes was won by the men. Refreshments were served. All voted a fine time.

News Brief: If Tuesday was the first day of spring, we vote for winter.

200 Years Ago from the Susquehanna County Herald, Montrose, March 23, 1822.

NOTICE, is hereby given to the enrolled militia of the 76th Regiment, comprised in the bounds of Susquehanna county, that, on Friday the twelfth of April next, an election will be held between the hours of ten o’clock A. M. and six o’clock P. M. to elect by ballot one Colonel and one Lieut.-Colonel for said regiment. The eastern battalion will meet at the house of Jonas B. Avery, in the township of New Milford. The western battalion will met at the house of Henry Catlin in Montrose. Major Francis Fordham and Major Franklin N. Avery are directed to superintend the election in their respective battalions. SAMUEL THOMAS, Inspector 2nd Brigade, 8th Div. P. M.

Extraordinary Will, Made by a Miser in Ireland: The words are:--“I give and bequeath to my sister-in-law, Sarah Dennis, four old worsted stockings, which she will find underneath my bed; to my nephew Charles Macartney, two other pairs of stockings laying in the box where I keep my linen; to Lieutenant Johnson, of his majesty’s 5th regiment of foot, my only pair of white cotton stockings, and my old scarlet great coat; and to Hannah Bourk, my housekeeper, in return for her long and faithful services, my cracked earthen pitcher.” Hannah, in her anger told the other legatees, that she resigned to them her valuable share of the property, and retired. In equal rage, Charles kicked down the pitcher; and, as it broke, a multitude of guineas burst out and rolled along the floor. This fortunate discovery induced those present to examine the stockings, which to their great joy were crammed with money.

Ararat – The people who put in the small note that the back road, as it is called, from Ararat to Herrick Center, has been traveled all winter by automobiles, forgot to note that they had to travel a number of rods through Harry Hobb’s pasture, over knolls and stumps.

Clifford – Charles Ross sold his farm and moved with his family to Binghamton, NY. ALSO William Bell is some hog raiser. On Monday he delivered a hog to John Dobesh, the meat man, a hog of vast proportions. It is undoubtedly the largest native hog seen here in some time. It tipped the beam at 875 pounds. It measured over two feet across the back; is seven feet in length; had short legs and an extremely small head. It is of the Chester White breed and only twenty months old. If anyone has a larger hog, let them speak out.

Susquehanna – Stanley H. Brush, one of the best known business men of the county, died at his home in Susquehanna, after an illness since May of 1921. Death was due to tuberculosis. Mr. Brush was born in Brushville, a short distance from this place, thirty-five years ago. His father engaged in the grocery business here and his sons were made partners in the business, later being known as Brush Bros., located on the Oakland side.

Dimock - Three sleighloads from here attended the pie social at Louden Hill, on Wednesday, for the benefit of the Louden Hill basketball team. One pie sold for $15 and the boys cleared $72.

Montrose – Do You Remember? That Montrose once possessed a pound, located in the rear of the Hughy Mitchell livery stable, back of the Dessauer block. When unruly cows were allowed to engage in wander-lust, they were forthwith impounded, and the owners had to cough up 50 cents to secure their release. Of course, the failure to cough up was loss of milk. That Judge Tyler, whose homestead occupied the present site of the public library, had a pretty and talkative parrot who was wont to call school children naughty names as they passed to and from the old academy.

New Milford – H. Claude Hardy, son of Mr. and Ms. D. N. Hardy, of New Milford, was recently offered the position of superintendent of schools at North Adams, Mass. The position carries a salary of one thousand a year more than Mr. Hardy now draws as principal of the schools at Fairport, NY. He sought to resign the position but the Fairport board would not accept his resignation and assured him that in the matter of salary he would be properly remembered. [H. Claude Hardy wrote “To and From Hell’s Half Acre,” a history of West Lenox, Lenox Township, Susquehanna County, where he was born in 1887. Mr. Hardy donated it to our Society in 1938.]

Herrick Center – An interesting literary program, featuring exercises suitable for Lincoln’s and Washington’s birthdays, was given in the High school auditorium on Friday afternoon by the pupils of the Primary and Intermediate rooms.

Elk Lake – Miss Mary H. Arnold died Feb. 19, at her home here. She was the oldest daughter of the late Richard and Ann Arnold, two of the oldest settlers in this place, arriving in 1854. Miss Arnold kept a general store at Elk Lake in the old store originally owned by Mr. Leebody and daughter. Her funeral took place at St. Bonaventure’s church at Auburn.

Forest City – J. W. McCracken, well known here as a cracker jack salesman, who is now engaged marketing the toothsome products of the Smith and Clark company, was here yesterday in charge of a squadron of trucks loaded with Smith’s ice cream. Free distribution of cream cones caused such a storming of the squadron by the kiddies as to block the traffic on the street.

Thompson – Mrs. Rachel Corey has quilted from January 3rd, 1921, to December 23, 1921, fifteen quilts besides tying 10 comfortables and 3 pads for cot beds. At present she is quilting a quilt for Mrs. R. E. Allard containing 2,187 pieces. This quilt was pieced by Mrs. Allard’s great grandmother, Mrs. Amanda Pickering, several years before Mrs. Pickering’s death.

200 Years Ago - To Be Sold, A complete set of Saw Mill Irons, for which Grain and Cattle will be received in payment. For further particulars apply to Benjamin Russell, at Widow Scott’s, Bridgewater Township. Feb. 1822. ALSO Wanted Immediately, A large quantity of fur and deer skins. The subscribers respectfully inform the Public, in general, that they have commenced dressing and manufacturing Fur and Deer Skins, about four miles south of the Village of Montrose, where they intend to keep constantly on hand the following articles, Muffs, Tippits, Caps, Gloves, Ladies Boots and Shoes, Gentlemen’s Mittins, Suspenders, &c. ARMS & POTTER, Feb. 19, 1822. ALSO “Anecdote” A citizen invited some of his neighbors to a feast. His son, handing a glass of wine to a gentleman, accidentally spilt it on his hand and for his carelessness his father gave him a box on the ear. The son having recovered himself, gave the next man a good box—being asked the reason, he said, “Come, come, let it go round, it will come to my father by and by, for I dare not strike him myself.”

Notes from the Historical Room: Joseph Potter, continued…Under date of July 15, 1831, Peleg Spencer replies to Joseph Potter: “Sir: I received your letter of the twenty-first of June. I am able to answer your request, but being in the time of my harvest, have not time to attend to all that was required in the matter at present. I thought proper to write first, as I am not certain where you was when you was discharged. Sum part of the company was discharged at Trenton and sum part was discharged in Morristown. Our times was out at Morristown. The first day of January, 1777, enlisted again for six weeks longer, and I don’t remember at present whether you was with me at that time. Please to informe me of the matter as it was as soon as possible, and I will send you my depositions emedately, and should be glad to get yours as to my services accordingly afterward, as I may apply for a pention myself. The cost will be but trifling for each of us. You have stated in your letter correctly as far as it went concerning the matters, according to my recollection. I remember you well and have had many a hard time with you in the services in the year 1776. Yours to serve, Peleg Spencer, New Lebanon.”

Forest City – Tuesday afternoon, Michael Yourcowsky, of Mayfield, was hauled before Squire L. L. Decker, charged with reckless driving, operating a car without a license tag in the rear of the car and resisting an officer. The arrest was made by a State trooper who brought him here. He was found guilty on the three charges and fined $10 on each charge and costs. On April 2, he was speeding through town and was ordered to stop. Not complying the constable fired a shot at the Mayfield man’s tire, but failed to puncture it as he intended. The constable secured the car number and brought about the man’s arrest. ALSO A new bell has arrived for St. Anthony’s church. It was made at the famous McShane Foundry, Baltimore, which insures its goodness. It weighs, with the frame, about 3,000 pounds and cost over $2,000, the gift of the parishioners. Next Sunday afternoon, at four o’clock, it will be blessed by Monsignor Crist, of Scranton. All societies of the church and parishioners will take part.

Uniondale – The chug of airplanes was heard here Saturday and Sunday. They were flying high and fast. When F. Z. Carpenter saw the airplanes in the flight Saturday, he resolved to secure an airplane to convey himself and associates, J. R Budd and Oliver Coyle, to Florida on their fishing excursion. For Mr. Coyle’s benefit, he stated that the fish hooks have been manufactured and all preparations have been made except the securing of the airplane. ALSO Next Thursday our schools will close with appropriate exercises. The graduates are Leona Todd, Marie Swingle, John Planischek, Nelson Coleman, Walter Knapp and Earl Lowry.

Harford – Prof. R. M. Sampson, of this place, has been appointed assistant county superintendent of schools and Miss May Gildersleeve as clerk of the superintendent’s office. ALSO “Buried Alive” will be the subject of the sermon next Sunday morning. The sermon will be based on Arnold Bennett’s story of a man who attended his own funeral and saw himself buried. Service begins at 10:30 a.m.

Heart Lake – On Sunday evening the farm house on the old Millard place, situated near Gardner’s Hill and owned by Ralph Lewis, burned to the ground. The conflagration took place about 7:30 o’clock and is thought to have been caused by a defective chimney fire. The flames, due to a tin roof, did not spread rapidly and practically the entire contents of the house was saved.

Montrose – Milford Johnson, 18 years of age, was arrested for street loafing and disorderly conduct on Wednesday evening and arraigned before Justice W. G. Comstock, who sentenced him to 24 hours’ imprisonment and to pay the costs of prosecution. He also paroled the young man to work for R. M. Honeyman, at Torrey Lodge, which service he was to begin this morning and for which he was to receive fair compensation.

Elk Lake – Due to the removal last fall of the gate in the dam, the lake is now at the level which the old residents tell us prevailed 75 years ago. The many cottages along the shore are left “high and dry,” some of them being as much as sixty feet farther from the edge of the water than normally. It is estimated that it will take from eight to ten feet of water to raise the lake to its recent normal level. It is feared that the receding of the water may materially affect the fishing, due to the fact that some of the favorite breeding places for game fish are now many feet from the water line.

Springville – The net proceeds from the two productions of the operetta, “Mother Goose Island,” was about $50, which will go to the Near East Relief fund.

Brooklyn – Dr. F. B. Miller is driving a new Dodge roadster and E. F. Ely has a Ford coupe. ALSO Brooklyn High school boys played the first baseball game of the season with Harford on Friday afternoon last and were defeated, 18-5.

Lanesboro – The Council of Lanesboro is making plans to build a road through the pretty borough and do the work this spring and summer. The State Highway Department had turned down the borough on the promised aid in building a brick road but with characteristic enterprise the citizens backing council say ‘we must have a road, and so will build one regardless of the refusal of the State to make good on the pledges of last year.’ The pledge was made by the late Lewis S. Sadler, Highway Commissioner. Since his death representatives of Lanesboro have called the State Highway Dept. regarding the pledges and have been politely informed that there will be nothing doing in Lanesboro, by the State, for several years. The present plans call for a crushed stone road, with asphalt dressing. The expense will be borne by the Borough. It is expected to make use of a portion of the $5,000 subscribed by the citizens of Lanesboro to meet the state in building a permanent road.

200 Years Ago from the Susquehanna County Herald, April 27, 1822.

PEDIGREE. YOUNG HIGHLANDER was sired by the imported horse Highlander; his dam was sired by the imported fast running horse, Wild Deer; and grandma, by Old Volcano, from Long Island. Young Highlander is twelve years old, dark bay, full sixteen hands high, moves elegantly and by good judges is said to be the best blooded and most perfect model of a horse ever kept in the county.

TERMS:--The terms of Young Highlander will be Two Dollars the single leap; Four for the season; and Six to insure with foal.  N. B.—Mares parted with, before foaling, will be required to pay the insurance. Grain will be received in payment if delivered by the first of January next. DEMMON A. PRICE. Bridgewater, April 18, 1822.

Millinery for Sale: Mrs. C. J. Roberts will be at Brooklyn on April 12, with an attractive new line of Easter millinery for ladies, misses and children; Mrs. Stuart C. Button will be in Springville, at her home, with a new line of spring and summer hats. Will also trim and remodel hats.

Hop Bottom – A reception was given in the M. E. church in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. West. A large number of friends were in attendance. A pastel painting was presented as a token of esteem. They leave soon for their new home in Fairdale.

Middletown - Middletown is very badly hit by the influenza, many whole families being sick in bed, among them being James Farrell, wife and four children, the nurse in attendance going home ill; in O. F. McDonough’s family five are ill; Martin Golden and son, William; Thos. Guiton and family; at Harry Watson’s four are ill; Jerry Lane and son; P. O’Brien and house-keeper; Mrs. T. Degnan and orphan girl; John Maloney, wife and orphan; Wm. Reilly. Five in the family of Walter Coleman are ill with influenza and pneumonia and are sorely afflicted. Miss Kate Coleman ministers to all of them and is rendering a splendid service.

South Montrose – This newspaper’s editors were treated to some very fine maple sugar Friday, being remembered by Mrs. J. W. Bunnell, who was delivering both syrup and sugar to customers here. Mr. and Mrs. Bunnell are experts in fine maple products, being exceedingly particular with every detail from the time the sap leaves the tree until the product is in the hand of the purchaser.

New Milford – The town is to have a new industry. Frank Moulthrop, of Fort Plane, NY has formed a partnership with Glenn C. Dean and they will establish a silk weaving mill in the N. B. Burdick building. The mill will weave what is known as silk jersey cloth of the better kind, used in the manufacture of skirts, gloves, etc.

Dimock - A. L. Estus, who recently sold his hotel property, has gone into partnership with Mr. Hart in the Hart & Bushnell meat market at Montrose. Mr. Estus bought out Mr. Bushnell and commenced his work immediately. He will move is family to Montrose soon.

South Auburn – Grover Mowry, of this place and Miss Lyda Arnts, of Laceyville, were married Saturday, March 18, at the home of the bride’s grandparents. Rev. Lester Guier performed the ceremony. They will begin house-keeping on the farm recently purchased near Pleasant Valley.

Hallstead – Engineer Britton McKeeby, of this place, is now manipulating the throttle on the local freight between Binghamton and Scranton.

Rush – Charles E. Jagger was arrested for violation of the scarlet fever quarantine law, and appeared before Justice of the Peace Comstock, pleading guilty and paying the fine.

Montrose – W. C. Cruser has sold the greater part of his “Warner farm” on Lake Avenue, to Lewis Briggs. General D. D. Warner purchased this farm in early years, resided there and raised a large family. In 1905 W. C. Cruser purchased the farm from the heirs and in 1911 had part of the farm plotted and laid out in building lots, a considerable number of which were sold and some houses built. Mr. Cruser retains some of the lots, but that which is more particularly farming land, together with the house and big farm barn, goes to Mr. Briggs.

Harford – All the farmers are making butter for a few days, owing to the milk strike.

Susquehanna – Mrs. E. N. French, one of the oldest and most estimable residents of this place, died at the family home, corner of Jackson Ave. and Grant street, on March 17th. Her death, the third among the elderly residents of the community within the past weeks, breaks another tie which united the old Susquehanna with the present. She was Martha Birdsall, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Birdsall, pioneer residents of the Jackson district. Those of you who day after day and night after night, have journeyed up and down Grand Street and Jackson avenue, could not but have noticed, numberless times, Mr. and Mrs. French in and about their home. Companions and lovers to the end of the journey. The earthly ties are broken but their devoted spirits are still as one. Mr. French, two sons, Harry, of Lanesboro, and Frank, of Susquehanna, together with five grand and seven great grand-children survive her.

Forest City – Chief of Police, J. W. Jones and Special Officer, Leonard Payne, captured two men engaged in the manufacture of intoxicating liquors. They had been doing business for some time and their place of business was near the shoe factory. They gave their names as Peter Paulenski and John Bielizua. The officers removed a large copper still, about 9 quarts of “hootch” and an oil stove. AND A ten round boxing match is scheduled in Lukas hall, April 12, when Kid Stanulas and Battling Gill contest for honors.

Gelatt – Rufus Barnes, an aged resident of Gelatt, and a veteran of the Civil war, died at his home, March 15, of blood poisoning. He was one of the most highly regarded residents of Gelatt and vicinity. He was engaged in the milling business with his son, Lynn, and is survived by sons Lynn and George, his wife died a number of years ago. Two members of Myron French Post, G. A. R. were present and also members of the Gelatt Grange.

Crystal Lake – The most severe wind and ice storm of the season swept this place last Friday, ripped off shingles, broke fruit trees, and played havoc with the telephone lines. ALSO S. H. Whitmore has 140,000 feet of lumber here and is ready to build a large number of cottages when the weather permits.

Ararat – The Ararat Band will have uniforms this season.

200 Years Ago from the Susquehanna County Herald, April 6, 1822.

Married, at Springville, on the 4th inst. by J. W. Raynsford, Esq., Mr. Phinehas Arms, Jr., of Bridgewater, to Miss Maria Bolles, daughter of Mr. John Bolles, of the former place.

Important – Pirates Captured. We learn from the Boston Daily Advertiser, of Tuesday, that Captain Seabury, of the brig Joseph, at Holmes’s Hole, from Cuba, reports that he was boarded in sight of Cape Antonio on the 8th instant by the United States brig Enterprise, and was informed that she had captured, that morning, eight piratical vessels, and had their crews, amounting to about 160 men, then in possession.

Forest City – The great European sensation, “Sawing a Woman in Half” will be presented at the Plaza theatre today, Friday and Saturday evenings. ALSO Andrew Warhola and Michael Timko will start a restaurant and pool room in the Theodore Piatkowski building, this week, to be known as the Central. Both young men are possessed of many friends who wish them success in their venture. Mr. Warhola has, for a number of years, been the chief chef at the Model and plans at all times to suit his customers. ALSO A concerted movement is going forward among the Lithuanians of America to raise a fund for the support of the Lithuania University in Lithuania. Local organizations interested in the cause will hold a moving picture show in the Plaza Theater on March 26th.

Uniondale – William Curran, better known as “Billy” was assaulted by a number of young men Saturday night. He is nearly blind and was unable to defend himself. He was hit in the back by a hard substance from which he suffers much pain. The young men are known. They knew better than to assail and old, almost sightless man and should be dealt with accordingly.

Susquehanna – Martin Collins, formerly of this place, was fatally injured in Jersey City, this week, while at work in the Erie roundhouse. He was caught between two locomotives and crushed. He was well-known in Susquehanna, being employed in the Erie shops for a number of years before being transferred to Jersey City. A brother, M. J. Collins, of this place, survives him and a widow and four children in Jersey City. His mother and sister live in Ireland.

West Harford – Lew Wilmot is moving to Gibson. We deeply sympathize with Mr. Wilmot in the loss of his wife and regret to have him and his family move away.

Hallstead – J. Lewis Wier, of the Hallstead Excelsior and Lumber Company, has purchased the building on New York avenue, formerly used as a silk mill and will use the same for the manufacture of excelsior mattresses, etc.

East Rush – Floyd Crisman, son of Merchant G. A. Crisman, of East Rush, who is attending the Montrose high school, and assisting in the Subway Lunch, suffered an attack of appendicitis, Tuesday evening, and was taken to St. Mary’s Keller Hospital, Scranton, by Dr. Birchard, where an operation was performed. The operation was successful and friends will be pleased to hear that he is improving nicely. This information being ascertained by a ‘phone message.

New Milford – H. I. Hoffmire has sold his barber shop in the Park View Hotel, to Rocci Caruso, well-known in Montrose, a son of Frank Caruso. Mr. Hoffmire will devote his time to the undertaking business and the sale of automobiles.

Springville – Homer Young recently sold a Nu-Way milking machine to Arthur Robinson. It is not out of the way to state that Mr. Young is one of the most successful salesmen in this part of the state. He has sold seventeen Nu-Way milking machines during the past few months. But it is as an automobile salesman that Mr. Young shines. During the few years he had the Maxwell agency, Mr. Young placed 350 cars. That was some years ago and Homer says that he did not get rich, either, for in those days one buying an automobile expected the agent to keep it running for him almost indefinitely, without charge, much of the profit being expended in giving service. Homer says he can always go back to his old customers and get a hand-shake—and maybe sell another car.

Jackson – Roberts’ Brothers recently installed an electric light plant in the Central Hotel, which promises to be successful. No wiring has been done yet, but the plant has been set up and seems to work all right. Electric current will be furnished for the hotel and hotel barn.

Ararat Township – Leonard Baldwin, an aged and respected citizen of this place, died at his late home March 9, 1922, after a brief illness of grip. His death was very sudden and came as a shock to a wide circle of friends. Mr. Baldwin was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Shuabel Baldwin, of Ararat, was born Oct. 31, 1832, and spent his long and useful life on the homestead where he died. He was educated in the township schools. Early in life he learned the mason’s trade, which he followed along with farming. He built many foundation walls for buildings for miles around. He married Lucetta Doyle, of Ararat, and 65 years of married life were happily spent together. No children were born to them but they brought up a number of children, among whom were Mrs. Stephen Carpenter, of South Gibson and a nephew, Bliss Baldwin, who died a few months ago.

Gibson – Mr. and Mrs. Fred Barrett made a business trip to Carbondale and on their way home in an auto had a very serious time on account of the bad condition of the roads. Leaving Carbondale at six in the evening, they reached Gibson at one in the morning.

News Brief: Three men were recently arranged in Wilkes-Barre, who have been termed deserters from military service of the United States during the World War. They are the first to be arrested whose names have appeared on the slacker list.

200 Years Ago from the Susquehanna County Herald, Montrose, PA, March 16, 1822.

Died on Saturday the 6th inst. [this month] Agnes and Susanna Post, children of David Post, Esq, of this place. [Montrose]

Died on Friday the 8th inst., Mrs. Elizabeth Carbine, wife of Horace Carbine.

Died on Wednesday, the 13th, Mrs. Snow.

Died on the 14th, Ebinizer Wilber.

All of the above from Bridgewater Twp.

WANTED: A few bushels of wheat and rye. Our subscribers [of this paper] will oblige by supplying them.

NEW STORE. Eyre & Hodgdon Respectfully inform the Public, that they have opened a general Assortment of Goods, in the Store formerly occupied by Isaac & David POST, where may be found almost any article of DRY GOODS, or GROCERIES, HARDWARE, or CROCKERY, on as reasonable terms as any can be had in the county.

Little Meadows – We wonder how many of our readers know that a lime quarry has been opened here. The opening of the quarry promises to be of great value to this section of the county. The farmers largely use lime. It has heretofore been shipped in to Apalachin, the farmers having to haul it from there, a distance of from 12 to 15 miles over a dirt road, which, at times with loads, are impassable.

Montrose – D. J. Donovan purchased the old rink lot, located on West Church street. Just what Mr. Donovan intends to do with the property is not known. This spot was for many years the site of the old skating rink and a deal of history and sentiment is attached to the place. When the rink burned Montrose lost a very useful building, as it was a large structure and well suited to many purposes.

Forest City – Miss Angeline Skubic, a student at the Stroudsburg Normal School, is home for a short vacation. She is a member of the basket ball team of the school and a star point getter.

Springville – A very pleasant surprise party was attended at the home of John Cokely, on Feb. 17th, in honor of his 78th birthday. His children were present and made a “wood bee” for him. Mr. Cokely is the oldest member of the Cokely family now living. He has nine living children and twenty-nine grandchildren.

Fairdale – Some of our young men have been calling on the famous Rook players of Lawton. They report a good time.

Williams’ Pond, Bridgewater Twp. – A merry sleighload from this place attended a surprise party for Ralph Lewis, at Heart Lake, on the evening of February 14th, the occasion being his birthday.

Susquehanna – Many residents, if not the merchants of this place, are rejoicing over the fact that a bus line between their city, Windsor and Binghamton was put into operation the first of the week.

Hallstead – The marriage of Mrs. Florence Barber Monypeny, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Barber, of Englewood, NJ, to Henry P. DuBois, of New York, will take place in Pinehurst, NC, Feb. 25th. Mr. DuBois is the son of the late Hon. James T. DuBois, former minister to Columbia, and Mrs. James T. Dubois, of this place.

Herrick Center- By the new auto service, the Scranton Republican will be transported over the Lackawanna Trail to Great Bend and reach stations on the Jefferson branch on the Erie morning train, thereby reaching R.D. subscribers on the date of publication. Kenneth Carpenter will represent the paper here, delivering it to his patrons each week day morning.

Uniondale – Clark Tingley, who for some time has been connected with a well-known architect on New York city, has located in Binghamton, where he will teach the inhabitants how to build sky scrapers.

Gelatt – Wedding bells were ringing recently in our town when Miss Hazel Gelatt and Ray Holmes were married at the home of their pastor, Rev. M. Shelly, of Jackson. Everyone joins in wishing them a happy voyage through life.

Heart Lake – Mrs. Freeman will have the Ladies’ Aid dinner at the parsonage on March 2nd. All ladies are requested to bring thimbles, as quilting will be the pastime of the day.

Burnwood – Herbert Carpenter lost a horse one day last week. It fell through the ice and was drowned.

Carbondale – Pierce Butler, aged 91, one of our oldest and most highly esteemed residents, died on February 16. He was born in Kingston township, Luzerne county, Oct. 13, 1830. He was a grandson of Col. Zebulon Butler, who distinguished himself as a defender of the Wyoming settlers against attacks of British and Indians [Wyoming Massacre] during the early days of the history of Pennsylvania. He was at one time master mechanic for the gravity system of the Delaware & Hudson.

West Auburn – In Memoriam: On Feb. 9, 1822, Miss Susie Swackhamer passed from earth into everlasting life. In her passing we have lost one of our best beloved and noblest personalities. By her unselfish life and service to others, she made for herself a place in the community and she will be missed by old and young, for she was a friend to all. Susie was born at Retta in 1871 and came to our village in 1895. For many years a teacher in the school of the county, she was highly successful, winning the esteem and love of both patrons and pupils and her beautiful Christian character has radiated an influence that will remain.

From the Republican: Again we are forced to call our readers’ attention to the fact that we send bills to everybody. Just because you receive one is no sign we think you are not going to pay us, or that we have a grudge against you. When it comes to sending out bills we have no favorites whatever. Everyone gets them.

Notes From the Historical Room…Joseph Potter continued: Another interesting manuscript is marked “Copy of New Lebanon Letter,” and reads: “To the postmaster of New Lebanon, Unknown friend, I am under the necessity of writing a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and entitled to a pension, if I can prove my service as such. I left a man in New Lebanon about 45 years ago by the name of Peleg Spencer who belonged to Captain David Nobles company, of Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, and said Patterson first lieutenant, and Hall ensign; Jonothan Stoddard orderly sergeant, and we joined Colonel Patterson’s regiment in the year 1776. Said Spencer was spinning wheel maker and lived in New Lebanon when I left there. If he is still living and you can find him, do me the kindness to show him this letter and get him to make a deposition of my services, sealed and signed, and send it to me as soon as he conveniently can. If he should be moved away or dead, be so kind as to inform me of the particulars, and should you find him, and he is knowing of others that can attest to my services, I want he should get their depositions also, and send to me, in so doing, you will confer a great favor on a soldier in the Revolutionary war. “ Joseph Potter, Gibson township, Susquehanna County. N. B. –“In order that Spencer may know that I am Joseph Potter, I attended the Shaking Quaker meetings one summer, and he was sometimes there, was a step-son of Joshua Green, who died with the smallpox about 45 years ago and his wife, my mother, also died a few days after in said New Lebanon.” [Spencer’s reply in next week’s 100 Years.]