Susquehanna/Forest City – With their colors flying the Susquehanna Business Men’s Base Ball team went down to defeat yesterday afternoon at the local ball park in Forest city. Col. Baker’s colts were trimmed to the tune of 14 to 7. Dr. Knapp’s speedy rangers outclassed the visitors. Berish was on the mound for the locals and Jimmy Smith did the receiving. Griffis, pitcher, was relieved in the 5th frame by Mathews. He proved easier than Griffis and four circuits were made on his delivery. Shields did the receiving for the visitors. The lineup for Susquehanna was Tierney, ss; Deacon, 3b; Leslie, cf; Condon, 1b; Baker, rf; Wagner, 2b; Shields, c; Mathews, cf and p; Griffis, p and cf. Forest City—Kutarnia, lf; Budjake, cf; Dr. Costello, 3b; John Smith, 2b; Dr. Bell, 2b; Bayless, rf; McHale, ss; Dr. Knapp, 1b; James Smith, c; Berish, p. A return game will soon be played and Baker promises his team will win on their own grounds.

Forest City – Joseph C. M. Muchitz, of this place, was elected varsity head cheer leader for the school year 1921-22, at the Pennsylvania State College. Joseph always gets there and as a cheer leader he will make the welkin ring,

Montrose– Senator E. E. Jones, of Harford, while calling on his County Seat friends, and operating a brand new Dodge roadster, was struck by a Ford car near the Tarbell House, considerable damage being done to the Senator’s car, but with slight injury to the Ford—as “per usual.” The Ford was being operated by Mr. Furey of Bridgewater, who was learning to drive and who assured Mr. Jones he would pay the damage. Certainly this accident was most regrettable as it is not the wish of county residents to treat our State officials in this manner.

Heart Lake – Lyons & Son invite the public to spend the “Fourth” at Heart Lake, and tell of attractions at this popular resort this day, including merry-go-round, motor boat, dancing, swimming race, etc. There are a large number who always find Heart Lake a charming place to spend the Fourth and a good sized crowd may be looked for, as usual.

Gelatt – Three of our young ladies will graduate June 15th from the Susquehanna high school—Miss Helen Hine and the Misses Helen and Margaret Jones. Four of our boys took the examinations for high school—Oliver and Manley Potter, Howard Gelatt and Claud Barnes.

Glenwood – The parties that took Elmer Corey’s and Frank Pherrigo’s chickens one evening last week, had some nerve. They need to be driven out of town or put behind the bars, which will surely be done if they don’t take warning.

Harford – Ball games are the order of the day here and they attract more attention than a circus. Harford and Gibson played Saturday and the score was 12-5, in favor of Harford.

Dimock – A meeting of the Community Circle will be held at the Estus hotel, Friday afternoon. Another demonstration of the cheaply made dress forms will be made at this time, and if plenty of helpers attend, three or more forms may be made during the one afternoon. It is hoped everyone who is interested will take advantage of this opportunity as many are anxious to rush their summer’s sewing, and this demonstration will be of great help. They can easily be made at home after seeing how one is made. ALSO Chas. N. Green, a bee expert from Harrisburg, was through this place last week, inspecting bees to report and help eliminate any bee diseases. The bee-keepers were very grateful for his helpful talks and advice.

Apolacon – M. A. Reardon, of Endicott, a former popular and well-known citizen of Apolacon, was calling on Montrose friends, Monday. He and his family are enjoying good health, Susquehanna county friends will be pleased to know. Two of his sons, longing for farm life and the familiar scenes of their boyhood days, have returned to Apolacon and are conducting the homestead farm. Mr. Reardon purchased a home in Endicott when he took up his residence there a couple years ago and tells us that he has had several opportunities to sell at a substantial profit, and says that about every other person you meet in Endicott is a Susquehanna county man.

Lenoxville – C. H. West gives notice of a big opening dance at Stephens’ Hall, Lenoxville, Thursday, June 16th, 1921, the music to be furnished by Bill Purvis and Rogers. Mr. West is famed for conducting most pleasurable dances and many will look forward to this event.

Great Bend – Franklin Scoville, aged 77 years, a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home here on May 31, after an illness of several months. The funeral was held at the home of Frank Fortner, at Great Bend. Burial in Chenango Valley Cemetery. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Oliver Snedaker and Mrs. Sarah Parker, both of Great Bend.

Franklin Forks – Memorial Day is now past, but it will long be remembered. The fine speech by Mr. Ellsworth, of Binghamton, was much enjoyed. There were only seven veterans and two of the World War soldiers. There was a large crowd—people from Binghamton, Hallstead, Conklin Montrose and Nicholson. All helped to make the day a success.

Forest Lake – Asa Coleman has moved on his farm at Fair Hill. Mr. Birchard has moved his goods from the store here to Birchardville. Sorry to lose the store.

Kingsley – On Tuesday the 7th, one of our well-known and respected citizens, Warren H. Wilmarth, reached another milestone in life’s journey and became 80 years young. He enjoys remarkably good health and good reading and music are particularly pleasing to him. He has planned and built most of the houses, stores, churches and barns in our town, besides much other building and repair work in the surrounding country. A large number of relatives and friends gathered at his home in honor of this event and enjoyed a very bountiful dinner. His son, Thomas, of New York City, arrived Monday night. His other children, Mrs. Nellie Finn, of Montrose and Perry and Jesse, of this place, and his grandchildren and all present will long remember the day.

New Milford – The commencement exercises of the New Milford High School were held in the opera house Thursday evening of last week, when a class of six girls and three boys received diplomas. The graduates were: Rachael A. Benson, Agnes E. Fernan, Ruth Norris, Dorothy W. DePew, Neva Ruth Hillis, Mary Lucille DeWitt, Everett Garratt Ainey, Neal L. Harris an Myles Joseph DeWitt.

Uniondale – Curt Lee, of Forest City, has purchased of Mrs. John S. Tinker, the farm known as the Tinker-Carr place. Curt says he will soon have the farm up in the former condition. His first step will be to erect buildings on the place.

Montrose – Many sky-gazers were out Saturday evening to see the beautiful display of “northern lights.” Rarely is such a magnificent burst of many hued lights to be seen when the aurora borealis gets into action. From a color viewpoint it exceeded the wonderful display of last year. The telephone and telegraph companies do not see much beauty in it as the electrical disturbance seriously interferes with communication for a couple of days. ALSO A meeting of Gardner-Warner Post American Legion will be held next Monday evening. It is hoped there will be a large attendance of members, as plans for Memorial Day will be considered.

Pleasant Valley, Auburn Twp. – Another report—The Northern lights were again visible Saturday evening, rolling and flashing so beautifully in the heavens as they did about a year ago. It reminds us of how it is written in the Word, as the end of time draweth nigh “There shall be signs and wonders in the heavens.”

Hallstead – Quite a large number of Susquehanna county boys and girls are winning handsome premiums offered by Campbell Bros of Hallstead, for selling their products. The company is building up a fair-sized business and the people of the county should be interested in its growth. If you have an active boy or girl in your family or neighborhood, interest them.

Dimock – The senior class of the Dimock high school will hold an ice cream social in the community building on May 24th. Proceeds for the benefit of the Washington trip planned by the graduates. AND Fishermen going to Elk Lake were much in evidence last week. Some of the Dimock folks were over to the Lake, Sunday, and report several cottages being already occupied by campers.

Friendsville – The borough of Friendsville is the smallest incorporated community in the state of Pennsylvania. Its population, according to complete figures for the entire state, announced by the United States census bureau, was 74 persons on Jan. 1, 1920, the date of the last census. Friendsville has been growing smaller steadily for the last twenty years although the last decade has seen more rapid decrease. In 1900 it was credited with a population of 110. It lost seven residents in the next ten years, and from 103 in 1910 it dropped to 74.

West Lenox – Memorial Day will be observed as usual at the Tower cemetery. The Ladies’ Aid will serve dinner and the Young People’s Sunday school class will sell ice cream and other dainties.

Welsh Hill, Clifford Twp. – Miss Hilda Jones is clerking in Howard Michael’s store at South Gibson.

Hop Bottom – The ladies of Foster Book Club, No. 2, were entertained at the M. E. parsonage recently. Mrs. MacBain was hostess. Dainty refreshments were served. AND The ladies of the Shakespeare Club were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Doran, when the announcement of the engagement of their daughter, Miss Grace Doran, to Mr. Edward Evans, of Scranton, was made.

Little Meadows – There was a large ball game at John Purtell’s Saturday, between Apalachin and Little Meadows. The score was 9 and 12 in favor of Little Meadows.

Forest Lake – Our Women’s Christian Temperance Union met with Mrs. Joseph Potts on May 3rd. The reports of the various committees showed that our union has accomplished much during the past year. The old officers were re-elected and installed as follows: President, Mrs. Carrie Booth; vice-president, Mrs. Emma Wright; secretary, Miss Fannie Carr; Treasurer, Mrs. Edith Chamberlin. We hope all our members will pay their dues soon. Next meeting on June 7 will be held at the home of Mrs. Lee James.

West Auburn – News has been received here of the recent death of Mrs. Nancy Swackhamer, a former respected resident of our village, at the home of her daughter, Lavina, at Tioga Point. “Aunt Nancy,” as she was familiarly called, had lived to be more than 90 years of age.

Uniondale – Matthew Sparks, one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of this place, passed away at his home on May 12, 1921. His death was due to erysipelas. Deceased was born in Gibson township on December 7, 1863, where his boyhood and early manhood was spent. He is survived by his wife, whose maiden name was Hattie Collum, and the following children: Harry, of Great Bend; Floyd, at home; Howard, of Pleasant Mount, and Mrs. James Lowry, of Bellefonte, Pa. Interment in the family plot at Pleasant Mount.

Brooklyn – Plans are being made to give the people of Brooklyn a chance to see some of the popular plays that are being given upon the stage and presented upon the screen at Scranton. The first three are: “Lightnin’,” with Frank Bacon; “Tiger Rose,” with Leona Ulric, and “Way Down East.” They will be given at two weeks intervals in the Universalist church, with the aid of the stereopticon. The first play to be given on the evening of May 17th, will probably be “Lightnin’.”

News Brief: Gov. Sproul has signed the Edmonds bill, which will give 45,000 school teachers an increase in salary. The bill carries with it an appropriation for $32,000,000 to be expended by the Department of Education. The compensation of teachers is fixed and their qualifications are specified. Teachers who at this time may not be qualified under the new law will have time to perfect themselves. The state, under the new law, will pay 35 per cent of the teachers’ salaries. Nearly 24,000 teachers are employed in the elementary school of the state.

Lakeview – F. J. Osgood was through here recently, looking after the telephone lines. Hope we have better service. ALSO A number from here attended the good roads meeting, at Jackson, on Thursday evening.

Lawsville – Harry Vance, since returning from the south, where the family wintered, have been staying at the home of Bert L. Bailey. Harry says they spent an enjoyable winter but when one has no regular occupation the only way to keep from becoming ennuied (a French expression similar to “pushing up the daisies”) is to keep moving from one place to another. At Tampa it was not unusual to see a tent colony of northerners on the camping grounds set apart by the city. The trip down and back was made by automobile and his repair bill amounted to only $1.65. Harry says it was worth it if it had cost twice that much. But he is now looking for a farm and wants to settle down again.

Clifford Twp – Jeremiah Wescott answered the last roll call April 26th. His partner in the Clinton Falls Coal Co., Charles Truesdall, was with him in his last moments. Deceased was 75 years of age and was born at Glenwood, as was his late wife, Hannah Tourje. He was a veteran of the Civil War [Battery A, First Pennsylvania Light Artillery, participating at Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam and Fredericksburg. Reassigned to the Army of Virginia they operated on the Black Water, at Deep Bottom, Fort Darling, Seven Pines and Petersburg. In July of 1865, after four years and four months of service, Battery A was mustered out].The family came to Forest City 32 years ago to reside until seven years ago when they removed to a farm in this township, near the Burns school house. Five children were born to them. For many years Mr. Wescott served as constable in Forest City and politically he was a Republican. His life was an open book. He made friends and retained them. His funeral will be held from the home of his daughter-in-law and burial will be made in the Tower cemetery in Lenox township.

Forest City – Leonard Payne, who for several seasons has been the catcher for the Independent baseball team, left Tuesday for Endicott, NY, where he will play with the tannery team of that place. His departure will weaken the local team. It is hoped, however, he will succeed in the shoe town. ALSO William Pitus, while driving his car on South Main street, ran into a ditch recently dug and the car turned turtle. The occupants, six in number, escaped with slight injuries but the car was badly wrecked. The young men were assisted in their attempt to get from under the car by passers-by who overturned the car. Hornbeck Bros. towed the car to their garage.

Montrose – Montrose is considering buying a fire alarm, and practically all of the known qualifications and disqualifications of an electric alarm have been discussed by local officials and interested citizens. But for fear that something may be overlooked which might react against this desirable appliance, we reprint the following news dispatch from Tilton, NH: “Tilton’s new fire whistle, which emits a sound which is a faithful imitation of that made by a distressed calf, has got to go. Every time the whistle blows all the cows in Tilton, Canterbury and adjacent towns begin to gallop around in search of a presumably suffering calf. In many cases their digestions have begun to suffer with a resultant loss of milk.” Our advice is that we take the alarm on a 30-day trial. This region is noted as a milk-producing territory and our prestige is at stake.

Uniondale – Charles H. Carpenter has sold his farm on South Main street. It is one of the best equipped farms of this part of the county. The buildings are arranged with all possible conveniences. The farm has been in the Carpenter family for many years. The price paid was $6.000.

West Bridgewater Twp. – Wm. Cruise and sister, Katie, had a runaway one day last week, when the harness broke, causing the horse to run. Both were thrown out and Will had his side so badly injured that the doctor put him in a plaster cast. Miss Cruise escaped uninjured.

Bennett’s Corners, Auburn Twp. – Several from here attended the play, “Blundering Billy,” at the Auburn High school building. ALSO Auctioneer P. M. Harris and little son, of Auburn, were in town Monday morning. The main business of the trip, so far as the youngster was concerned at least, was to purchase a jack-knife.

Lanesboro – Thomas J. Nicholson, one of our best known citizens, died on April 21, aged 80 years. His death was due to a general breaking down. Mr. Nicholson was a life-long resident of Lanesboro and for many years postmaster. He conducted a general store until a few years ago. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. David Soop and Mrs. Leslie Jones, also by one sister, Mrs. Maria Barnes, of this place.

Brooklyn – Through the efforts of our citizens and the intervention of Congressman L. T. McFadden, the star route between Brooklyn and Hopbottom is to be continued. The postal department had notified the driver of the route, Gale Tiffany, that it would be discontinued on May 1st, but later an order was received authorizing him to continue the service, which is welcome news to people of that vicinity.

Friendsville/Silver Lake – In the little church of St. Francis Xavier, at Friendsville, on April 18, 1871, occurred the marriage of Mary Ann Bergan to John T. Murphy. After 50 years of happy married life, amid an assemblage of nine children, 21 grandchildren, many other relatives and friends, the Murphy’s celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. After Mr. and Mrs. Murphy swore by each other for “better or worse” in the little country church, they went away happy to their little farm house at Silver Lake. Forty-four years of hard work on the farm followed. During this time a family of ten children were born, one of whom has since died. All of the children were present, in addition to the majority of the 21 grandchildren and many other relatives.

Herrick Center – Our public school term will end on May 18th. The closing exercises of the primary and grammar rooms will be given in the auditorium on the afternoon of May 6th. The teachers are working faithfully on an interesting program and the patrons of the school are cordially invited to be present. The High school will give their closing program, including a drama, “Pa’s New Housekeeper,” on Wednesday evening, May 18th.

Dimock – Seven girls and one boy comprise the graduating class. They are: Misses Ruth Thornton, Rose McDermott, Marian West, Pauline Grow, Agnes Avery, Doris LaRue, Geraldine Rhodes and William Donahue. The principal, Miss Margaret O’Brien, Miss Leach and Miss Stearns will return here for next year’s work and it is hoped that the other teachers will come also. ALSO A camp of 100 Girl Scouts from Scranton will spend the summer at Ely Lake, having leased land on the farm of Shirley Stephens. We understand that several instructors will be in the camp and tutor in various courses. They will occupy 35 tents.

New Milford – County Commissioners H. A. Stone and Thomas Jones were here on Saturday and drove over the old turnpike road to Mott Hill. This is a section of the road that is under litigation to determine whether the county or township is to maintain it.

Forest City – The Forest City Ice Co. sports a new Reo delivery truck. Old Jehu has nothing on Will Sredenschek as a driver. Will says, now that the firm has a new truck, deliveries will be made promptly and no waiting for the ice wagon. ALSO The Strollers will hold their first annual dance in the borough hall tomorrow evening and the event is looked forward to with great pleasure by the large number who have extended invitations. The “Ten Sirens” orchestra, of Scranton, will furnish music for the occasion. Jack Gallagher, the song artist, will feature. ALSO J. A. Holt, the pave contractor, has a force of men at work quarrying stone near the Stillwater bridge, and states he will soon start laying brick on South Main street. It is to be hoped that the work will be rushed to an early completion. South Main Street, after being torn up, proved to be the worst piece of road in 48 states and was anathematized by everyone having occasion to pass that way. We will be of good cheer and hope for the best.

Uniondale – Ray Lee has purchased land of Charles Gibson on which he is planning to erect a substantial bungalow. It is a sightly site, commanding a view not only of Lewis Lake, but of Elk Hill and the country adjacent. ALSO Guy Howell will soon move to the “Nebraska” section of Clifford township where he intends to run Johns’ boarding house. Mr. Johns will finish lumbering in that section in about three months.

Montrose – Schools of Susquehanna County are contributing for the traveling libraries and have already passed the $800 mark. Clifford Township leads with a contribution of nearly $100. [Susquehanna County was the first in the State to offer a traveling library and to this day the van still travels.]

Kingsley – The farmers here who draw their milk to Hopbottom, over the old Milford and Owego turnpike, learning that the supervisors had been instructed to put no work on it, decided to work it themselves, so five men with tractor, road machine, two spans of horses and road drag, tore up the road on Saturday of last week, and all hope to soon have a road fit for travel.

Brookdale – On account of the bad roads several from here who work in Binghamton were unable to make their daily trips last week.

Susquehanna – The people paid tribute to the return of the body of Earl B. Wheeler from France, where he was killed in action, by large crowds that lined the streets as the casket was conveyed from the Erie depot to the home of his parents at Lanesboro. The Erie band headed the procession, the casket draped in the colors following and many of the World War veterans, also a few of the G. A. R. heroes, were in line. The places of business were closed, flags were at half-mast and business was practically suspended for half an hour. The body remained at the home of his parents until the funeral on Thursday, which was held in the Lanesboro Methodist Church, Rev. C. C. Walker, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiating. Burial in the Lanesboro Cemetery. ALSO This town has a just right to be proud of its athletic young people in their different victories over other teams. Our base ball team won the Erie championship last fall. We have the champion girls’ basket ball team, as well as the champion team of the Inter-State basket ball league, which is a remarkable showing and Susquehanna people are justly proud of it.

Springville – Byron Oakley died at his home at Strickland Hill, after a brief illness, on Sunday morning, March 20, 1921, aged 73 years. Mr. Oakley, when but a boy of 17 years, enlisted in the Civil War and served his country until the close of the war. He was honorably discharged on June 22, 1865, at Raleigh, N. C. He is survived by his wife, four sons, one daughter and fifteen grandchildren. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Jones at the Strickland Hill church. Burial in Strickland Hill cemetery. [He was a member of Co. C, 203 Regiment Penna. Volunteers.]

Lakeview – School closed on Thursday with a very pleasing entertainment. The children showed that they had been well drilled and all did fine. The graduating class consisted of two boys, Edwin Burchall and Floyd Wellman. The next in interest was an honor class of five boys and three girls who were presented with perfect attendance certificates, not having missed a day through the term. One girl, Frances Daniels, had not been late. There was a good attendance considering the hard storm.

Liberty Twp. – The autoists keep F. B. Travis busy drawing their cars out of the mud hole near Lawsville on the good State road.

Jackson – Mrs. W. W. Pope and daughter, Miss Grace, are living in a part of Mrs. Lewis’ house until their new home, which will be constructed on the old hotel property, is completed.

Rushville – F. C. Williams was the successful bidder for the stage route between Montrose and Rushville, which for the past eight years has been operated by the Owens Bros. Mr. Williams has purchased a property at Rushville where he will take up his residence this month. At the expiration of the Owen Brothers’ contract in July, Thomas Owen intends going to Montrose to take a position in the Catlin garage.

Court House News: Former Sheriff H. E. Taylor, who is engaged in securing all pictures possible of Susquehanna County’s sheriffs, has lately been able to secure pictures of Austin Howell and John Young. Mr. Howell was the second sheriff of the county. He lacks eight pictures to make the line of succession complete and is hopeful that he may secure them all. Those pictures which are now lacking are: Edward Fuller, Samuel Gregory, P. Stephens, Charles Chandler, J. Williams, William Hartley, and E. V, Green. [The framed photographs of the sheriffs is hanging in the new lobby of the Court House. There are still a few photographs missing.]

News Brief: Wyoming Seminary may be enlarged or a new Christian college constructed somewhere in the territory of Wyoming Conference, as a result of a movement inaugurated during one of the business sessions of the conference, following the reading of the report from the trustees of the Seminary.

Brooklyn – Probably the largest flag in the county was swung to the breeze in Brooklyn on Memorial Day. The flag measures 20x20 ft. and cost about $100. It was purchased by the citizens of Brooklyn to replace one purchased by them at the close of the Civil War and which has been displayed on all patriotic occasions since that time, but is much the worse for wear after its 55 years of service. Much praise is due Comrade E. E. Rozelle, one of the few surviving members of Rogers Post (G. A. R.), who was instrumental in securing the same. Comrade Rozelle served nearly four years in the War of the Rebellion under General Geo. B. McClelland in the campaign of the Peninsula and others, and is always ready to do duty for his flag and country as he was in the days of ’63.

South Gibson – Mrs. Sabra Carpenter, Susquehanna county’s oldest resident so far as known, passed away at her late home in this place, Thursday, May 26, 1921. She had celebrated her 101st birthday last Christmas. Deceased was born in Harford, daughter of Darius and Sabra Tingley, and had spent her life time of more than a century in this county. On January 15, 1845, she married Timothy Carpenter, who died January 1, 1900. A notable thing in deceased’s life was that she voted for president at the last election, having rounded out an even hundred years of life when this important privilege came to women. She voted a straight prohibition ticket. She is survived by two daughters, Miss Rhoda Carpenter and Mrs. B. D. Reynolds, both of South Gibson.

Montrose – Nearly everyone you meet, nowadays, propounds the question, “When is the Scranton and Montrose trolley to resume?” Or, “Will this trolley line ever resume.” While the 7th son of a 7th son would, likely, be stumped at such interrogations, The Montrose Democrat is optimistic enough to believe that it will not be very long before cars are again in operation. The men, of course, do not like to take less and to all appearances are very obdurate but the trend of prices is steadily downward, and it is no secret that the trolley company can get plenty of men to operate the line at a price that would permit the road to pay expenses. There are, undoubtedly, hundreds of men idle today who would be happy, indeed, to work and earn an honest livelihood for themselves and families and would gladly man these cars were opportunity offered.

Forest City – The Forest City team in the County League has made a proud record, winning every game played. Last Sunday it downed the standards of South Scranton and gave an exhibition of hard hitting for which the team has become famous. Shamro, the southpaw hurler, fanned fifteen of the opposing team. Hobbs, the star backstop, was on the job and woe unto him that tried base stealing. Home runs by Payne, Moresky and Kaplavko featured the game. The score was 17-3.

Springville – Robert Lee, a nine and one-half pound boy, arrived at the home of Mrs. Charles Lee on Sunday, May 22. ALSO Ground has been broken for the community building here, the erection of which the citizens have entered with enthusiasm. Dimock already has a community building which is of great benefit to the community.

Dimock – Bids are solicited, through advertisement in another column, for carrying pupils in Dimock township to the consolidated school at Dimock village. There are six routes and these contracts will likely be profitable to those situated so as to conveniently take care of them. ALSO Miss Fanny Bunnell, of Montrose, visited Miss Isa Mills on Monday afternoon. Both of the librarians started for Towanda, Monday night, where they will attend the librarians’ convention next day.

Brandt – The station at Brandt, at the junction of the Erie Jefferson Division and D&H, was closed June 1 and will hereafter be a flag station without an agent. Heretofore the transfer of local freight from the D&H to Erie trains was made at Brandt. After June 1 the transfer will be made at Binghamton. Years ago the freight shipments in and out of Brandt amounted to around 83,000 per month.

Jackson – Miss Nellie DeWitt, a government nurse, was called home on account of the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Peter DeWitt, who died two days later. The family have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

East Rush – Decoration Day was observed at this place and was largely attended. Everyone seemed to have a good time. The dinner served by the Ladies’ Aid was a success, they realizing a tidy sum from same. The ball game in the afternoon between Dimock and our home team was hotly contested but our boys came off victors with a score of 5 to 6.

Gelatt – William Wheeler’s store was broken into Saturday night. The intruder helped himself to a suit of new clothes, leaving his tattered raiment behind, helped himself to cigarettes and chewing gum and took his departure. He was rounded up by Frank Wheeler and Claude Hine and the suit he wore was claimed by Wm. Wheeler. The man gave his name as Hallstead and New York as his place of residence.

Uniondale – Our baseball team journeyed to Elkdale Saturday and trounced the team of that place to a standstill. The valleyites could not connect and were defeated to the tune of 22 to 2. Monday, however, in the presence of several ardent fans, the Elkdaleites defeated the local team in a sharp, snappy contest on the new grounds near the high school building. ALSO The graves of our fallen heroes were not forgotten Memorial Day. The remnant of Mathew McPherson Post, G. A. R., and the children of the various Sunday schools, marched to the cemetery and strewed flowers on the graves of the sacred dead of the wars of 1812 and the Civil War. ALSO David Canfield has installed wireless telegraphy. Last Sunday, he states, he heard distinctly a sermon by a minister at Cincinnati. Ellis Foster, of Thompson, heard the sermon also. He receives messages by wireless or by the Morse code, but is not able at present to transmit messages. Attitude has much to do with the successful operation of the wireless and Mr. Canfield is fortunate in that particular, his home being near the Sugar Loaf Mountain.

Hop Bottom – Miss Platt, Red Cross nurse, has organized a home nursing class which meets at the school house on Tuesday afternoons at four o’clock. Anyone wishing to join the class will be admitted anytime.

Clifford – The survey of the Carbondale-Clifford road as far as the Lackawanna-Susquehanna county line has just been completed and the preliminary survey on that section of the road, within Susquehanna county and as far as Royal, has been commenced. It was learned that work will commence shortly on the section of the same route between Harford and Kingsley.

Fairdale – Edward Olmstead, a 12-year-old Fairdale boy, was accidentally shot through the calf of the leg by his cousin, Charles Olmstead. The boys were out hunting at the time, having a small caliber rifle. The bullet passed between both bones, narrowly missing each. The wound was dressed at the office of Dr. Gardner.

Bennett’s Corners, Auburn Twp. – Three boys from this place, Lee Baldwin, Thomas Davis and Irving Loomis, will graduate from the Auburn High School on May 19th. ALSO G. C. Barnes and brother, W. H. Barnes, of Auburn, drove their car to Montrose, a distance of over 20 miles, in one hour and 25 minutes, which included a stop of at least five minutes. Mr. Barnes says that the road from Lawton to Montrose is in excellent condition, but the balance of the way was decidedly rough in places. He says his Ford will reel off the distance in an hour and a quarter, but he lays no claim to being a speedster.

Susquehanna – The Erie shops at this place closed down on Monday night of this week for an indefinite period. Every shop on the Erie system closed at the same time. No one knows whether the order will be effective for one week or many, but most of the men are looking for a “job” until the shops resume operations again. ALSO Dr. Henry W. Brandt, formerly of this place, but now in California, has a high standing with the American Red Cross, having served with that organization during the war.

Montrose – Mrs. Irene McCollum announces the opening of her book and gift store in the store room on Church street which for nearly half a century has been used as a book and stationery store. In connection with the store, Mrs. McCollum will inaugurate a movement new to Montrose in a “woman’s exchange,” where ladies may bring fancy work and articles of apparel made at home, a price will be fixed on them and the articles sold on a commission basis. ALSO Montrose’s summer colony is arriving early this year. Several have already registered at Rosemont Inn and are enjoying our bracing mountain air.

Gelatt – The supervisors of the township, with their men and teams, are at work on the old Newburgh turnpike, which has not been repaired for several years and had gotten in a very bad condition.

Friendsville – Mrs. George L. Winlock, of Cambridge, is here for a few days, making arrangements for the planting of the extensive gardens at Camp Choconut.

Forest City – Julius Freedman was acquitted of selling intoxicating liquors because a federal court jury held the federal authorities had failed to show the stuff was intoxicating. One of the witnesses was John Fallon, aged 17, who was charged with having been drunk. Fallon, when on the stand, said he was asked when taken before Burgess Johnson, of Forest City, where he got his liquor, and he replied to that official he had secured it the same place he said the official had gotten his. The drink was alleged to have been “sweet cider.”

Silver Lake – The Snow Hollow school closed on Tuesday. Miss Mary Guiton, of Middletown, was the teacher. ALSO Walter Buckley, Walter Mahoney, Ambrose Mahoney and Floyd Conklin were among those who went to Dimock to play ball. They report defeat. However, they are to play another game in two weeks.

Kingsley – U. Sloat has resigned his position as mail carrier. He has sold his horse, wagon, etc., to his nephew E. G. Wilmarth, of Brooklyn. Mr. Sloat will be missed, as he has carried the mail for so long.

Fair Hill – We have no preacher for this charge, as the one that was offered more cash and goes where the most money is, regardless of the needs of the people.

Glenwood – Frank Nichols is erecting a large chicken house. Mr. Nichols expects to go into the poultry business on a large scale, by the looks.

Harford – The stage road from Harford to Kingsley is in the best condition it has been for a number of years. It has been under the management of Harry Estabrook, and he employed a number of capable men to do the work.

Great Bend – Three cars, each containing six Buick automobiles in transit, stood on the siding at Great Bend for nearly two weeks. When the cars were placed in a train for moving, it was discovered that thieves had been at work. The tires, batteries, windshields and other parts had been taken from some of the cars by thieves.

Brandt – Andrew Blank, Sr., died at his home May 4, age 86 years. Mr. Blank was born in Germany; came to America when young in years and spent most of his life here in the brick business. He was the oldest resident of Brandt; a charter member of the Harmony Presbyterian church, and highly respected by all who knew him. He is survived by three daughters and two sons. The funeral was held at the house and interment in the family plot at Brandt.

Uniondale – Foxes have played sad havoc with the hen coops of Lyon street of late. A young man, we are reliably informed, shouldered his musket and proceeded to dispense with the services of Mr. Reynard. He kept a close vigil and was rewarded by seeing a fox making his way to the coop. He took aim, fired and hastened in the direction of the shot and in the distance Mr. Reynard was congratulating himself on his narrow escape. The young man investigated and found the he had ended two egg producers and had to cough a sufficient sum of pay for them. He inwardly resolved that henceforth he will not attempt to play the good Samaritan.

Stevens Point – Arthur Kishpaugh and Mr. Wheeler, of Lanesboro, were in town calling on George I. Prentice, in the interest of Decoration Day exercises. The young soldiers feel that they should attend to some of the duties that the veterans of the G. A. R. Post have so long preformed.

News Brief: The liquid notes of the bob-o-link and the whistle of the oriole were heard this week, the appearance of these little feathered friends heralding the approach of continuous warm weather, but which has not been borne out the past few days. Many local people are “getting their gardens in.”

Forest Lake – Daniel Whalen was struck by an automobile, at a crossing at the foot of Public Avenue, yesterday, and carried several feet on one of the fenders, but aside from a severe shaking up, he was not injured. The car, a new Ford, was driven by a stranger.

Clifford – John Spedding, our enterprising, wide-awake farm implement and machinery dealer, has a new advertisement in the Democrattoday. Mr. Spedding is a most pleasant gentleman to deal with and those interested in the famous International Harvester line will make no mistake in seeing him. His line is very comprehensive.

Harford – E. J. Whitney, one of our most highly regarded citizens, was calling on his hosts of friends here in Montrose. Mr. Whitney has a very extensive acquaintance, and, being an undertaker, is kept extraordinarily busy by demands for his services, extending over a wide section. He came over with Dr. Johnson, in the latter’s automobile, and reported the roads between East Bridgewater and Alford as little short of “terrible.”

Dimock – Nearly 100 cars passed through this place on the state road Sunday.

Hop Bottom – The ladies of the Shakespeare Club met at the home of Mrs. E. M. Loomis, Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Loomis and Mrs. Janushek were hostesses. After a review of a Shakespeare play, given in able manner by Mrs. Chesley, a pleasing musical program was given: Vocal duet – Ms. Van de Sand, Miss Byram; Piano Solo, Miss Eula Miller and Vocal Solo, Mrs. Van de Sand. Selections on the player piano – Mrs. E. M. Loomis. The Victrola furnished many pleasing numbers as the ladies were being served to delicious refreshments.

Springville – The people of this section were very sorry when they heard of the accident that happened to Tom Reilly on Saturday. While in the act of hitching his team to the wagon, to return home, one of his horses became frightened at another horse that his father was leading and kicked him in the face, breaking his nose and cheek bone and making a bad flesh wound which took seven stitches to close. Dr. Hickok, of Meshoppen, was called and made him as comfortable as possible. He is doing as well as can be expected and it is hoped he will be able to move to his own home in a few days.

Montrose – “The Luck of the Irish” is playing in the Montrose theatre and a wrestling and boxing match will take place on April 22—Wrestling by Guy Rhinevault and Young Gotch, of Utica.

Gibson – Dimock Walker, one of our young men, who fought for his country in France, and who conducted a vulcanizing business in New Milford for some time on his return and later going to Akron, Ohio, to one of the big automobile tire manufacturing companies, has, with his wife, returned, and has purchased the general store of William Manzer, at Gelatt, taking possession last week.

Alford – Our town is getting to be a musical town, with a jazz band, and M. Slocum lately purchased a piano and Bert Giles an organ.

Clifford – Wm. McCoy had a thrilling experience at Richmondale, Tuesday evening of last week. Mr. McCoy was supposed to have money on his person, having made collections in the town during the afternoon and evening. When returning home, near the culvert, he was accosted by three men, who, with pointed revolvers, demanded his money. McCoy told the men that he had no money. They searched him and found nothing. They then turned the team down an embankment and McCoy jumped from the wagon and escaped. He ran along the railroad track and headed off the team, which had broken loose from the wagon. He patched up the lines of the harness and made for Forest City. McCoy had collected quite a sum of money and had taken the precaution to place it in his shoes.

Franklin Forks – George Halsey has a new Silvertone Victrola.

Fair Hill – Wm. and Kate Cruse had an accident last week. Their harness broke, letting the wagon against the horse, which ran away and threw them out, cutting and bruising them quite badly. William had some ribs broken. ALSO We had no church Sunday as the preacher could not get moved.

Forest City – Two sons of Mrs. Teresa Skubic, of Lackawanna street, offered their lives upon the altar of their country’s devotion and lie sleeping in France. Charles died in a hospital in Southern France and Martin died on the battle field of the Argonne a month before the armistice was signed. Their brother, Frank, wrote to the war department and stated that it was the desire of the family that the brothers might be interred side by side. They contacted him saying that Corp. Charles Skubic, now interred in the American cemetery at Prauthoy, Dept. of Haute-Marne, will be concentrated into the Argonne American cemetery at Romagna-Sous-Montfaugon., Dept. of Meuse, and buried alongside or near the body of his brother, the late Private Martin P. Skubic. The American Legion Post of this place is named in memory of the two brothers. ALSO Many local fishermen spent the opening days of the season on the Lackawanna and Lackawaxen rivers and on Starrucca and Lyon street creeks. Nearly all returned with the limit, twenty-five, and the average fish being of fair size. Howard Johns, Jr. had exceptionally good luck, having landed the limit and all of large size. Earl Tourje, under oath, declares he caught the limit, but the boarders at the Forest City House are inclined to believe he was stretching the wire.

Thompson – A box social for the benefit of the Thompson Base Ball team will be held in Keystone Hall on Monday evening, April 25th. A good speaker for the evening has been secured and the Thompson-Ararat orchestra will furnish music. All ladies are requested to bring boxes. Everyone, both old and young, are requested to come out and have a good time and help the Ball Team.

Ararat – Mr. and Mrs. Alex Bryden have gone to house-keeping in the tenant house of
S. N. Sartell.

News Brief: The Lehigh Valley locomotive shops, at Sayre, closed on Monday, April 18, and will remain closed indefinitely. Seven hundred and fifty men are thrown out of work. One hundred men employed in the car shops are to be released from service, effective Monday.

Springville – Ed. R. Thomas, for many years Springville’s miller, and by the way, a fine, cordial fellow, has rented his farm and will sell the personal property at public sale Saturday, April 9. He retains a part of his large residence and will remain in Springville. He is entitled to a good-sized vacation.

Hop Bottom – Roberts Bros., our enterprising coal dealer, advises the purchase of next winter’s coal now. And offer a 50 cent reduction for April. A full coal bin always gives a comfortable feeling.

New Milford – On Wednesday afternoon a quiet wedding was held at the M. E. parsonage, when Rev. B. R. Hanton united in marriage Harold Whitney and Ethel Matthews. They left on train No. 28 for a short wedding trip.

Dimock – The Bird Club of this place has already met at the home of F. R. Cope for one of their meetings, where the usual benefits and pleasure was obtained from Mr. Cope’s instructive talks. Mr. Cope is considered an authority on birds and flowers as he is a genuine naturalist, having made a study of nature, and especially all plant life, for years. The young people of this place are fortunate in having the privilege of such a club under his direction.

Glenwood – This vicinity was the scene of much excitement March 22nd when Mrs. Sidney Marcy was severely burned, having caught her sweater on fire from the stove in a manner unknown. Her clothing was practically all singed and she was injured on the hands, arms, back and one limb, and but for the timely arrival of her son, Elmer, would have been fatally burned. Her clothing was a mass of flames, but with plenty of water at hand, he soon put it out. The house was also on fire which was luckily discovered and extinguished. Dr. Harry Trimmer, of South Gibson, was called, and under his care she is improving nicely. She was the recipient of an Easter sunshine box from a host of her friends. What a surprise when she looked at each name and token—how the tears came to her eyes.

Lathrop Twp. – Editor Tiffany, of the Nicholson Examiner, is a sleuth. He says: “We have knowledge that there are persons in Lathrop who are selling cider-wine with a big kick in it. This is against the law and if the parties continue to sell it or give it away, they will have Uncle Sam after them.

Jackson – Windsor W. Larrabee, an aged and esteemed citizen of this place, died March 22, 1921, at the Central Hotel, his late home, after a brief illness, at age 76. The greater share of Mr. Larrabee’s life was spent in Jackson township, where he was born on the old Larrabee homestead, the son of Emory and Laura (Wheaton) Larrabee, descendants of two of the township’s oldest pioneer families. His father moved to Jackson in 1825 with his parents, from Vermont. His mother came to the county in 1821 with her parents, Moses and Polly (Aldrich) Wheaton, of New Hampshire, who also settled in Jackson. Windsor Larrabee served during nearly the whole four years of the Civil War, being part of the time in the navy. His father and two of his brothers, Alfred and Oscar, were also in the service, the latter being in the Battle of Gettysburg. In all there were seven members of this family in the war. After the war Windsor married Miss Josephine Leonard. He leaves a daughter and eight grandchildren. Burial took place in the Lamb cemetery in Jackson.

Uniondale – Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edson Reeder, broke his left arm in two places recently. The youngster was on a cow’s back when Boss threw him forcibly to the ground. ALSO Some of the town people visited the high school Friday. The teachers and pupils were very much surprised, as well as pleased, and wished that there were more interested enough to visit the schools. ALSO Wm. White has moved a building on W. E. Gibson’s lot and opened therein a meat market.

Montrose – An evidence of the large number of persons attending the large horse sale here, was the fact that every available stall in the barns and stables in the town was filled. Some teamsters found it impossible to secure stabling for horses. Another argument for a public hitching place. ALSO W. A. Welliver, owner of the Ideal Theatre, is planning to have a large stage constructed so that the popular motion picture house may be used for plays and vaudeville entertainments. This is the finest motion picture house in this section and at a comparatively small expense can be made into a first-class play house for all classes of traveling troupes.

Auburn Twp. – The Auburn Four Corners creamery is to be reopened today. This creamery has been in almost continuous operation for twenty-seven years.

Rush – Messrs. Reed W. Devine, John Devine, Harry Juser, Dayton Brotzman, Oliver Wilbur and Clark Wilbur, were in town Monday and drove back six Ford cars which had been sold by Mr. Devine, proprietor of the Devine garage at Lawton. The purchasers of the cars were Levi P. Light, Clark Warner, Peter Cryan, Nathan Cobb, Frank McCormick, all touring cars, and a truck purchased by Haskell Devine.

Hallstead – A Ford car, loaded with [illegal] whiskey, was wrecked by crashing into another car on the road between Great Bend and Kirkwood on Thursday, leaving a quantity of broken bottles along the highway. ALSO Word has just been received that the body of Corporal Mark O’Neill, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. O’Neill, has arrived in New York from overseas.

Herrick Twp. – Rev. T. J. Vaughn gave an excellent Easter sermon at the M. E. Church and the choir sang Easter hymns, while potted plants in bloom added a cheerful touch of color. Mr. Vaughn is closing a very successful conference year, his third on this charge, and it is hoped and expected that he will be returned. ALSO The “peepers” are frozen in. The temperature dropped from 70 degrees to 6 degrees above in less than 18 hours.

Forest City – The following students are home for their Easter vacation: Wm. Sredenschek, Joseph Muchitz, John Callaghan, of State College; Paul Maxey, of the University of Pennsylvania; Irene Drake, Irving College; Cresentia McGrath, Annette and Agnes O’Brien, Cella Lumbert, Bloomsburg Normal School; Anna Dunleavy, Stroudsburg Normal School; Benjamin Bailys, of Wyoming Seminary.

Ararat Twp. – The snow has disappeared. Robins have returned and mud drying up, and everything seems to indicate spring. Even sugar making, moving, and house cleaning are in evidence.

Let us celebrate the 100th birthday of a very special man, Harold Gary, born May 28, 1921 on the Gary family homestead, Devine Ridge, Rush Township, Susquehanna County. Harold graduated from Rush High school and after a year at Drew University he enlisted in the Navy during World War II. After the War he came back to Susquehanna County where he farmed and expanded his long list of accomplishments. Harold became, without doubt, THE knowledgeable historian of Rush Township. A trip on the back roads of the township provided this lady with over 20 pages, front and back, of Rush history and the people who lived there. At the end of his book, Nostalgia Revisited, Harold philosophized: “As I wrote the pages for my book, I began to wonder if I have been a little like my Dad….or my Grandfather…It feels good to think of that possibility. I’m not that naïve to think they would be happy with all aspects of my life, but I would like to know if I have “passed the test.” In the eyes of those who know you, Harold, you have “passed the test.” Happy Birthday!

If you know of other 100th birthday celebrations please contact betty@susqcohistsoc.org.

This is also the 31st anniversary of the weekly “100 Years Ago” column, started in 1990 to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Susquehanna County Historical Society. The column can be found in the Susquehanna County Independent, The Forest City News and the Susquehanna Transcript. Back issues will be found on our web site: www.susqcohistsoc.org.

Forest City – Charles O’Malley, a former Forest City boy, and brother of Pat O’Malley, who has won fame in the movie world, has broken into the movies and was seen at Binghamton, Monday evening. A number from here were at Binghamton to witness this play. ALSO W. M. Clark, of Endicott, NY, for many years a resident of this place, accompanied by his son, Benjamin, daughter, Miss Louise Clark, and grandson, Manzer Clark, were guests at the home of Wm. Watkins over Sunday. Mr. Clark is 84 years young and is as spry as many men many years younger. He is a veteran of the Civil War [Co. G, 187th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers] and for several years was the only veteran of that war residing here, an honor now resting upon Ludwig Conrad.

Great Bend – Fred Ives, Jr., who is employed at the new Erie terminal in Susquehanna, narrowly escaped drowning Tuesday morning. He accidentally slipped into an ask pit, 12 feet deep, which was nearly full of water. In falling he struck his head, rendering him unconscious and helpless. John Collins, a hostler, was nearby and he grabbed up a hook and succeeded in fastening it into the drowning man’s clothing and dragged him out. The man was later attended by a physician and is recovering.

Uniondale – So far as is known, Richard and Morris Davis, of this place, and James Keech, of South Gibson, are the only known survivors of Co. C, 151st Pennsylvania Volunteers. Mr. Keech is in poor health. The company was composed of Clifford, Gibson and Herrick township volunteers. They were organized at Montrose and after training at Harrisburg they were sent to the Army of the Potomac where they engaged in the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and were nearly wiped out at Gettysburg.

Franklin Twp. – Newton W. Emmons, one of the best known and experienced geologists in North America, has been secured by the Montrose Gas, Oil & Coal Co. to make a geological survey of the region leased by the company at Salt Springs. By a careful system of working out the structure of the rock formation, he will be able to locate the anti-clines and select the places where the first holes are to be bored.

Brooklyn – Mrs. Aurllea Brown, celebrated her 98thbirthday on May 25, 1921. She is probably the oldest person in the county. Aurllea came to Pennsylvania from Rhode Island in an ox-cart when seven years old.

Thompson – The work of moving, repairing and remodeling the M. E. church is begun. A force of men were authorized to commence. The plan of the church was designed by Mr. Putnam of Corning, NY and when completed will present a most pleasing and picturesque appearance.

Harford – The Harford baseball team defeated the Dimock team in an exciting game on the Fair grounds. For the first seven innings the home team maintained a comfortable lead, but in the 8th the visitors rallied and succeeded in tying the score in the 9th, but Harford succeeded in bringing in the needed run, winning 10-9. The catching of Ray Tingley and fielding and hitting of Jay Fancher were features of the game.

Springville – Few men have more friends than Ed. Thomas and the source of his popularity is not difficult to trace—he is always most genial, and with a good story or two on tap: He was in town Tuesday and regaled his friends with stories of a new vintage. For many years Mr. Thomas conducted the grist mill at Springville, now owned by Brown & Fassett, of which Harry Turrell is manager, and when he tells of buckwheat flour selling at 35 cents a sack of 25 lbs., and cornmeal at $10 a ton years ago, he is often obliged to haul out his old books and prove his assertion, these prices seeming absolutely ridiculous at this time. Everything (barring potatoes at 30 cents a bushel) is different now. We are living in a different age. ALSO “Like father, like son,” is an old expression and was literally true in a sense at Brown & Fassett’s feed mill the other day, when the genial manager first weighed Ed Stockholm, of Franklin Forks, then his son, George, a lad of 14 years, and both tipped the scales at 200 pounds. Both are types of virulent American manhood.

Memorial Day: Soon after the close of the Civil War, in 1866, an organization composed of the discharged soldiers, sailors and marines was formed under the name of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). In May of 1868, a conference was held resulting in the famous Order, No 11, instituting the day, May 30th, as Memorial Day, which has been religiously and reverentially observed ever since by that organization and the good citizens generally.

Daughters of Veterans Will Sell Poppies: There will be a national movement to wear the poppy on Memorial Day, in memory of our brave boys “who sleep over there.” The poppies are made of silk and are sold for 10 cents each. The entire proceeds are to be sent to the relief of the little French orphans.

Susquehanna – Rev. Father Boland, of St. John’s church, at the Sunday morning services, strongly denounced many modern dances as given in Susquehanna, among them the “Chicago Shimmy,” “Camel,” and other similar so-called athletic dances. He also stated the L. A. C. would be closed if any more such underworld exhibitions were attempted.

Kingsley – An entertainment and box social will be given in the Universalist church on May 11th. Each lady furnishing a box will be given a free ticket to entertainment, which will consist of songs by a quartet composed of Elwood and Ray Capron; humorous sketch by Frank Ralph; cornet solo, Orrin Appleman; bass solo, Water Tiffany; and other selections. Admission 25 and 10 cents. Don’t miss this rare musical treat.

New Milford – Three steam shovels were placed in operation on the New Milford to Hallstead state road on Monday. Stipp & Son, who have the contract of building the concrete pave from Tiffany to New Milford, have the concrete poured as far as Heart Lake station.

Montrose – John P. Lyons, who has been spending the winter in Bermuda, returned to his home on Friday. While in Bermuda he met Mr. and Mrs. G. Carleton Shafer frequently, who are also of Montrose, and he had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Shafer and a former national champion tennis player defeat two English players of considerable reputation. Mr. Lyons said Mr. Shafer was the best player of the four. ALSO At the Ideal Theatre, wrestling and boxing bouts: Jimmy Kane vs. Eddie Stanley and free boxing: Young Bowen, of Endicott, NY and Percy Wilbur, of Montrose.

Hallstead – Word has been received of the promotion to captain in the Army of Lieut. Joseph Addison DuBois, former Washington University Law School student, who after an enviable record in the Great War resigned his commission, only to enter the service last fall as second lieutenant. Captain DuBois is the son of Atty. Addison G. DuBois of Hallstead. ALSO Several Hallstead girls are employed in the New Milford silk mill. A bus runs from Hallstead to New Milford for their convenience.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. – The viewers met Friday to look over the road from Taylor Hollow school house to Fair Hill church to see if it were advisable to vacate it, but found out they could not, as there was a public cemetery and farm house along the road.

Jackson – There will be a carpet rag social at the home of Geo. Leonard, Friday evening, May 6th. Girls are asked to bring balls of carpet rags with their names on the inside. Everybody cordially invited.

Birchardville – Miss Ruth Groover, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Groover, of this place, and Herbert Fish, of Montrose, were married at Montrose, May 2, 2021. They will reside in Montrose.

Hop Bottom – School closes May 4. Class Day exercises of the Hop Bottom high school were held Tuesday afternoon in the Universalist church. Program as follows: Class History, Marcella Maher; President’s Charge to Juniors, Aleck Hortman; Conundrums, Mary Maher; Song, Junior and Freshman Chorus; Class Will, Dorothy Hardy; Prophecy, Helen Yagice(?), Helen Conrad; Song, Chorus; Presentation, Arline Oakley, Margaret Maher; Class Poem, Verda Perry.

Thompson – Our silk mill and shoe factory have gone into obscurity.

Forest City – The Ladies Aid of the Congregational church, numbering about 45, assembled at the home of Mrs. Abraham Owens with the fixed purpose of presenting Mrs. Shoop a cut glass bowl as a token of their friendship. Rev. W. R. Pierce, the pastor, was present to make the presentation address in behalf of the society. Time wore on and Mrs. Shoop did not appear. A committee was appointed to ascertain if she could attend. The committee sought in vain and returned and reported their failure. Later it was learned that Mrs. Shoop’s household goods had that day been shipped to their new home in Binghamton. The ladies were disappointed but made the occasion a merry one. Mrs. Shoop now has her present which was to have been presented in person but—was not.

Uniondale – James McAvoy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael McAvoy, formerly of this place, now residing in Binghamton, has developed into a base ball player of note. He was recently released from the Bloomington, Ill. team, to sign up with the Binghamton team. Jimmy plays in center field and is a hummer with the stick.

Unearth Black Hand Plot at Carbondale: The diabolical machinations of the Black Hand Society, as revealed in a murderous plot at Carbondale, when alleged leaders of a notorious organization were rounded up by the police, show that these criminals are extending their field well towards the borders of our county. In fact, Forest City already is threatened with the blighting effects of Black Hand activities. An account of the round up appeared in the Scranton Times: “Driven to desperation, five members of an alleged branch of the Black Hand Society, at Carbondale, confided to the Carbondale and county authorities some of the vicious tactics of the gang and made possible last night a raid that resulted in the arrest and confinement in the county jail of 14 alleged Black Handers, including the reputed leaders of the Society. One other man, believed to be a member of the Pittston branch of the cut throat outfit, was also taken into custody after he had dropped an automatic revolver and tried to buy the officers off. The police say that several of the men, now in the county jail, have admitted that they dodged the draft. One boasted that he had been in America 18 years and never thought of being naturalized and that he will be here another 18 years and not become a citizen. The Black Handers for six months past have been threatening to “get” Patrolman Scalze and had fixed last night as the time to either shoot him while on duty or to dynamite the home where is wife and six babies slept. Quick action by the authorities spoiled their plans. The prisoners were each held in $5000 bail for court. The Black Handers were charged with extortion and conspiracy.”

Dimock – The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Greenwood, who severely injured his arm in a power washing machine and has been in the Packer hospital, at Sayre, for some time, is improving so he can use the arm sufficiently to pick up a handkerchief from the floor. It is thought he may be able to return home by next week. ALSO The Harford and Dimock high school teams played basket ball here Friday evening in the Community Building, each tam winning a game. The girls played the first game, resulting in 26-6 score in favor of Dimock. The boys played the next game, Harford being victorious, 39-8.

Montrose – H. M. Cole, Montrose’s veteran automobile owner, one of the very first in this part of the state to own and operate a gasoline car, and first, last and all the time a Ford booster, has made two automobile rips to Scranton recently, and tells us that the dirt road between Montrose and Nicholson is in splendid condition and that the Scranton ride is a pleasant one to make. It will be recalled that this road was again taken over by the State Highway Dept. last year, largely through efforts of the Lackawanna County Automobile Association. These dirt roads have already been worked this spring. Mr. Cole tells us that one may take the Trail at Nicholson to the crossing on Roberts’ Hill, eliminating a long and steep grade on this veritable mountain, although the concrete on this stretch has not been laid. ALSO It is five years, on May 8th, since the first trolley car came to the station near Harrington’s mills. We hope it will not be five more years before the rails are brought to the center of town.

Forest City – Private John Petroski, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Petroski, of Railroad street, is in a base hospital at El Paso, Texas, suffering from wounds received while on duty on the Mexican border, when U. S. immigration officers and soldiers of the border patrol engaged in a long fight on March 17, with Mexican whiskey smugglers at a point on the Rio Grande near El Paso, Texas. Fifty-seven quarts of whiskey, abandoned by the smugglers, were discovered at daybreak. Two soldiers and an inspector were wounded. In a recent letter to his parents he informed them that he was operated on and stands a good chance for recovery. ALSO Stephen Shamro, the mighty south paw of the Independents, has received an offer from the Elmira Arctics, a crack team of the Southern tier of New York, and ordered to report forthwith. His friends claim he has the big league goods and if given a trial will make good. He is by far the best twirler in this section and the fans hope he may land with the major leagues.

Hickory Grove – The station at Hickory Grove, one of the most famous points along the Erie railroad, has been closed in keeping with the retrenchment and economical policy of the company. This station, two miles west of Susquehanna, knew intimately Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon faith when he resided in this vicinity. Hickory Grove section is the visiting place for many Mormons who came here each year to visit the old haunts of the founder of their church. Hereafter, when they come, they will have to pay cash fare to the conductors or buy tickets—at Susquehanna or Great Bend, for no longer is there a station agent at Hickory Grove. The books and accounts of the station have been transferred to Great Bend. It was at Hickory Grove that Joseph Smith had his famous dream of a great city. He located this great city within the range of his vision as he stood at the [site of] Hickory Grove station. Salt Lake City, the home city of the Mormons, is the realization of Joe’s great dream, while Hickory Grove becomes a “flag station.”

Rushville – Residents of the western section of the county are very hopeful that the road between Rushville and Little Meadows, via Middletown, may come in for early attention on the road improvement program of the county. The grade over this route, embracing around 16 miles, is exceptionally good, and could it be put in condition to withstand traffic requirements, should become very popular with autoists, as well as affording immense benefit to tax-payers in this section of the county.

Great Bend – Rev. Father O’Leary, of Great Bend, a chaplain in the American army during the World War, has been presented with a purse of $2000 by the congregation of St. Mary’s Catholic church, Wilkes-Barre. Father O’Leary was a curate at St. Mary’s church before going into the army. He was one of the heroes of the war, and was seriously wounded besides being gassed while attending and rescuing fallen soldiers on the bloody fields of France. He has been under medical and surgical care since leaving the army.

Hallstead - The band pagoda on the riverbank was destroyed by fire last Tuesday afternoon. Sparks from burning rubbish was the cause of the fire. ALSO Joseph DuBois, son of Atty. Addison G. DuBois, has been appointed 2nd lieutenant of Co. E, U.S. Infantry, stationed at Coblenz, Germany. He has also been made clerk for the U. S. counsel and acting counsel for the defense on the company court martial.

New Milford – New employees are being hired daily in the silk mill here. Anyone desiring employment in this new mill should apply to the superintendent, Mr. Clement Pressman.

South Auburn – April 1st, being Miss Mamie McMickens’ 17th birthday, about 25 of her young friends gathered at her home to help celebrate the event. It was managed so cleverly that it was a complete surprise to the young lady. The evening was delightfully spent in games, music, etc., and dainty refreshments were served.

Thompson – The Ararat and Thomson orchestra met Monday evening, at the home of B. F. Barnes.

Uniondale – Samuel Stark, of Church street, has a relic of the days when Pennsylvania was a wilderness. It is a compass and was used by William Penn in surveying Pennsylvania. It is far from resembling the compass of today. The needle turns but two ways. It is in remarkably good condition and has been in the Stark family for several generations. It came into the family from a party in Philadelphia and is accompanied by a verified statement as to the accuracy of its ownership.

Hallstead – Another destructive fire, from unknown causes, partly destroyed the former Barber homestead, recently purchased by Harvey Sackett. The blaze was first seen by Britton McKeeby and while he was arousing the neighbors by telephone, a train from Binghamton pulled into the yards, the engineer, with a few shrill blasts from the whistle, gave a general alarm, and then brought his train to a stop. The train crew ran to the house and aroused the Sackett family, who were still sleeping. The firemen were soon on the ground and got the flames under control, but not until the roof and second story had been destroyed. The family removed to a house on Dayton Avenue.

Forest City – One of the most important real estate deals of the week was consummated when Mrs. W. H. Wildenberger purchased of H. P. Johns the store building adjoining the M. E. church. It is the second oldest business house in Forest City, being constructed in past by T. J. Pentecost, and later remodeled by J. P. Johns. The lower story is occupied by Mrs. K. B. Realy as a department store. The second story has been for several years occupied by Mrs. Wildenberger as a millinery store and the third floor as living apartments.

Dimock – Winford Estus is the latest victim of the measles. The hotel has been under quarantine for some time. For this reason the Misses Elaine and Irene Tanner, two high school girls that room there, are staying with Miss Alma Williams until the quarantine is removed. Winford is coming along in fine shape. ALSO Sugar making seems to go pretty slow in this place, as the weather does not seem to favor the product. Very few people are trying to make any. ALSO The largest and most reliable seed house in this part of the country is conducted by B. E. & T. J. Cokely, of Scranton, and a matter of real interest in connection therewith is the fact that they are natives of Dimock. All seeds and bulbs handled by these men are of the very highest quality and customers of many years speak of them in the highest terms.

Gibson – The Ladies’ Aid Society of the M. E. church will serve an egg supper, at the Grange Hall, a week from Friday. Be sure not to miss the great egg hunt. The proceeds are for the pastor’s salary.

N. Bridgewater Twp. – W. G. Briggs has sold his farm in this place to Arthur R. Bush, who will take possession the 20th of April. This is one of the finest and best-kept farms in this part of the county and will continue to be so, as Mr. Bush is a hustling young farmer. Mr. Briggs and family expect to buy a home in Montrose and locate here, and will make a public sale of all his personal property at a later date.

Forest Lake – There will be a masquerade social at the creamery hall, Friday evening, April 1. Everybody come and have a good time on All Fools’ Night. Prizes will be awarded for the best disguises; also for the horridest looking lady and gent. Supper will be served. Ladies, please bring eatables—anything.

Little Meadows – A box social was held at the home of W. D. Minkler on Thursday evening, March 17, for the benefit of the Little Meadows school. A good crowd was present. The proceeds were $33.70.

Lake View – Many May flowers have been seen around here, which goes to show that the old saying is true. April showers bring May flowers; only they are early this year.

Brooklyn – Brooklyn is once more organizing a band. B. L. Jewett is the leader. The boys meet for practice Tuesday evenings. ALSO There are two cases of scarlet fever in quarantine here. Bernice, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kent and Betty Williams, who was taken ill Friday night. The primary room at school was closed Monday and Tuesday for fumigation.

Welsh Hill, Clifford Twp. – Arthur Owens, a former resident of Welsh Hill, who removed to Blakely about two years ago, has purchased a meat market and grocery store in that town and expects to be ready for business, April 1st.

Thompson – Mrs. George Pickering was the recipient of a beautiful Easter basket, presented to her by little Clara Schneider. The basket was purchased in Scranton and was filled with chocolate and Easter bunnies and many other articles.

New Milford – Robert Wilber, a 15-year-old boy of Summersville, had his leg cut off above the ankle while jumping from a D.L.&W. engine on Saturday afternoon. He was taken to the Moses Taylor hospital, Scranton, on train No. 28. Dr. A. C. Hull accompanied him.

Montrose – A large flock of geese, flying so low that their honking could be plainly heard, passed over Montrose on Thursday evening of last week, just after dusk. They appeared bewildered and were evidently seeking an alighting place for the night.

Fairdale – On March 12th, the first Junior Grange in the county was instituted. Fairdale Grange is in a thriving condition, thirty-five new members having been added recently. It is believed the Junior Grange will soon spread to other Granges, as there is a growing sentiment for older Grangers to take more interest in the children and endeavor to add to the pleasures and advancement of the youth. It may be the right way to keep the boy and girl on the farm.

Jail Incidents: There was a slight blaze at the jail yesterday afternoon, at 3:30, and an alarm was turned in. Papers and magazines which had been placed around a radiator, were found in a blaze, which leads the Sheriff to believe that a match must have been used to light them. No damage was done, except the wood-work being scorched. An investigation is being made as to the cause. ALSO There was a lively stir about town last Saturday, precipitated by the arrest of Vernon Collier and a friend, named Hoffman, of Trenton, NJ, who were visiting friends here, on the charge of forgery, and the young men were placed in jail for the night. Collier was released the following morning, it being apparent that he was innocent, his chum confessing to the forgery of a check of $108. A brother of Hoffman came and paid the amount of the check and Hoffman was also released. A few hours after Hoffman had been released another telegram was received requesting that he be held, another forged check for a like amount having turned up, but the young man had left town.