Dundaff/Clifford – On Monday, Sept. 6, Judge A. B. Smith rendered a decision in the long drawn out Dundaff case wherein certain residents petitioned the court for dismemberment of the borough and the annexation of the territory to Clifford township. Judge Smith granted the petition and so declared Dundaff a portion of Clifford township. Someone has said that the banns of marriage of Dundaff and East Clifford have been proclaimed.

Franklin Township – The reports coming from the vicinity of Franklin Forks and Lawsville of strangers leasing lands with the avowed intention of drilling for gas and oil has caused much local comment. During the past few weeks, it is stated, in the neighborhood of a 100 leases of farm lands in that vicinity have been drawn up by men claiming to be associated with a Pittsburg concern, although there is considerable mystery in the matter, but the fact that they are willing to pay out money and not asking them to buy stock gives certain stability to the project. Thomas O’Brien, of Binghamton, is active in the promotion of a company to be known as the Snake Creek Oil & Gas Co. The lease this company is circulating gives the owner of the land $125 a year. For some years there has been a considerable supply of natural gas at Salt Springs and the gas has been utilized at the Wheaton farm for illuminating, cooking and heating purposes. There is a steady supply and that it must exist in large quantities seems evident from its forcing its way through 300 feet of water in an abandoned drill hole sunk some years ago.

Dimock – Thieves took batteries from a damaged Maxwell car owned by E. K. LaRue, while Mr. LaRue and family were attending the fair at Montrose. They also took the spot light and from evidence were preparing to remove the wheels when scared away. Not long ago someone took the batteries from a car at Springville.

Forest City – One of the most listless games of the season disappointed the largest gathering of fans to witness a game at the local park in many moons. Eight players from Jermyn caused the first frost of the season. They were assisted in their poor playing by members of the Orioles. Wild throws, poor base running and poor stick work featured the visitors playing. Their catcher injured his hand and Jimmy Smith of B. M’s. did the receiving the last four innings. The visitors scored one run in the first inning and never saw third base from the first to the eighth innings. Kelly, Woodischek, Shamro and Moody featured as wielders of the willow for the locals. Shamro was in the box for the locals until the 7th frame when Carpenter was sent in to hurl. Shamro’s twirling kept the visitors guessing. The fans began to leave in the 6thinning, many of whom were disappointed in not seeing a game like unto the four preceding meets. The score was Forest City 16 and Jermyn 4.

Lenoxville – The Lenoxville ball club crossed bats with the Elkdale club Sunday on the Burns’ flats. The game was a hot one from start to finish and at the finish the score stood five and six in favor of Lenoxville.

Uniondale – It makes no difference to Harold and Reed Burns and Clyde Coleman whether the D. L. & W. buys the Erie or not. They have joined the construction gang for a winter’s job. AND Harvey Williams’ paint gang is treating the Erie depot and the outbuildings to a new coat of paint. We can now boast of a pretty little depot.

Brooklyn – Mrs. Gertrude Peckham and son, Charles, left for Ithaca, Monday, where Charles will attend the Cornell University. A. L. Gere took their household goods in his truck.

Susquehanna – Eighty-nine men employed in the Erie shops have been laid off. These men were the last hired for the Susquehanna shops.

Fairdale – Fairdale Women’s Christian Temperance Union will meet at Fairdale, Wednesday, Sept. 29th. Mrs. Sheen will be present to explain the work for another year. Will all members who have not paid dues, please come or send dues on or before that time to Secretary Mrs. Ethel Smith, Montrose, R. D. 2.

Harford – The Harford Fair was a splendid success this year. Exhibits were unusually good and we have heard it remarked that the crowd, Wednesday, was the largest one the fair had ever had. The music by the Orphan Boys’ Band was greatly enjoyed and all who did not attend the fair missed something worthwhile. AND Several from here motored to Scranton Friday night and enjoyed the concert given by Sousa’s band. AND There will be a medicine show here in town every night this week.

Gibson – The death of William Wickliff Pope, occurred at his home in Gibson township, Sept. 10, 1920. He was widely known as an undertaker and manufacturer of furniture. Mr. Pope was born April 1, 1843 at Smiley. At the age of 21 he went to Monroe county to conduct a woolen mill. Two years later he returned to Gibson township and purchased a woolen mill at Smiley, which he conducted ten years. In 1886 he purchased a half-interest and one year later became owner of the establishment between Gelatt and Jackson which he conducted until his death. He was deputy sheriff under his brother, Edward P. Pope, a Mason and member of the I. O. O. F. He married Miss Elizabeth Pickering on May 8, 1866.

Silver Lake – School opened at Snow Hollow on Monday last, with Mrs. James Hawley as teacher.

Montrose – The fuel situation here is really distressing and if relief is not forthcoming, soon, great suffering will result. Many families are entirely out of coal and none can be had. Even those who have hovered ‘round the kitchen range, to keep warm, have, with consternation, seen the paltry supply of fuel dwindle to nothing. A meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held and a committee was named to visit Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, to lay the matter before the coal companies. Much coal is moving on the railroads, but it is going to the great lakes for shipment north and west, as navigation to many far points will be closed later. Coal will be very high in price—that is certain. AND Regular meeting of Gardner-Warner Post of American Legion, Monday evening, Sept. 27th. Every member is urged to be present. Some of you fellows who have not been out for some time report next Monday evening when assembly is sounded.

Susquehanna – A Chevrolet touring car, carrying seven people from Warsaw, NY, went over the embankment near the George Chamberlain place, at the western end of Susquehanna borough, Sunday morning, and for a time death stared the travelers in the face. The car, enroute from Scranton, was traveling toward Hallstead and skidded off the roadway and slid down the embankment. A small tree was struck and this snapped off. The car slid about 20 feet farther down the mountain side and struck another tree, which held the weight of the car and the occupants were able to get out. Minor injuries were sustained by some members of the party. Had the second tree failed to hold, the car and occupants would have went down at least 50 ft. further and death or serious injury would have been their fate. The owner of the car sold the machine where it rested to Lewis Rowe, of this place. The car was but little damaged. It was taken from the mountain side late Sunday afternoon. ALSO William Stack is closing out his stock of furniture, fire arms, stoves, musical instruments, etc., and in the near future will open a real estate office on the second floor of his building next to Michael O’Connor’s barber shop. Mr. Stack will deal in town and country properties.

Springville – The Springville high school opens Sept. 6th, with the following teachers: Principal, Stuart C. Button; assistant, Miss Margaret Sutton; Miss Lena Lyman, Miss Sheehan and Miss Decker, the two latter being new teachers coming from Mehoopany. The East Lynn pupils will be carried to the Springville high school this year, the Springville school being a second-class high school. ALSO Pauline Stark, who suffered a head injury last week and taken to a Wilkes-Barre hospital, has never regained consciousness but is still alive. Much sympathy is expressed to the family.

Montrose – B. W. Rifenbury, who has been taking the baths at Mt. Clemons, Mich., for the past two weeks, is expected home today. Mr. Rifenbury is a great sufferer from rheumatism, and so far has failed to obtain relief. A few months ago he had his teeth extracted, as recommended by a specialist, but no improvement has been noted. Mr. Rifenbury has many friends who sincerely hope his visit to Mt. Clemons may have beneficial effects. . ALSO“An Arizona Cowboy,” with Herbert K. Betts in the title role, will be produced at Village Hall, this evening. This is not a motion picture play, but a thrilling drama, with real, red-blooded men and women in it. Vaudeville specialties, singing, dancing, etc., will be introduced between acts.

New Milford – Mr. Lewis, of New Milford township, was fined $100 and costs by Justice of the Peace F. A. Davies, after pleading guilty to operating an automobile while intoxicated. Mr. Lewis also paid $10 for injury to N. L. Parks’ car, which he bumped, Saturday night. While this is a stiff sentence, an automobile in the hands of an intoxicated person is a fearful menace. We understand that Mr. Lewis had not tasted a drop of liquor in two years before his eventful trip.

Thompson – The high school will open Monday, Aug. 30, with Prof. R. S. Walter, principal; Miss Carolyn Nearing, assistant principal; Miss Myra Campbell, intermediate and Miss Nina Avery, primary teacher.

Harford – On Friday, Aug. 27, was farmers’ picnic and fish day at Newton Lake. The following from Harford attended: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whitney and daughters, Florence and Ruth; Mr. and Mrs. Will Warren and children, Mr. and Mrs. Burr Wilder and children, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Harding and daughter, Evelyn; Mr. and Mrs. Park Harding, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Harding and daughter, Jessie; Clifton Chamberlain and Hallie Forsythe. A fine time is reported.

Gibson – The graded school will open here next Monday with Harry Pickering, of South Gibson, as principal, and Miss Hattie L. Baldwin, as teacher of the down stairs room.

Hop Bottom – E. M. Loomis has just completed a beautiful cottage at Loomis Lake, equipped with all the modern conveniences, including electric lights. The location commands a fine view of the lake and surrounding country. The farm upon which the cottage is located was at one time owned by Mr. Loomis’ grandfather.

Uniondale – Ex-Sheriff and Mrs. B. T. Reynolds went to Montrose on Tuesday for a few days’ stay in town. We are reliably informed that Mrs. Reynolds came expressly for the purpose of registering [to vote]. This speaks well for the interest which the ladies are taking in their newly acquired duty.

Nicholson - Fletcher G. Warner, Montrose, was a guest at the home of Editor and Mrs. H. T. Birchard, Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Warner, who is 84 years of age, is an honored veteran of the Civil War with an active service record. He was wounded in the battle of Antietam. He has been connected with the Susquehanna County courts as court crier for thirty-two years.

Birchardville – Merchant D. Fred Birchard took his son, Dayton, to Montrose to enter the Montrose High school. Mr. Birchard graduated from the High school with the class of 1894, and he is desirous of having his son secure the same educational advantages. Dayton is boarding at the home of Lester Turrell, on South Main street, a former Birchardville citizen. [Dayton Birchard eventually became principal of Montrose High School].

Lawton, Rush Township – James Nichols tells us that he, when a boy of four years, arrived from England with his parents. Mr. Nichols enlisted as a boy of 16 and served nine months in the Union army, and later re-enlisted. He was with the 50thPennsylvania Infantry, of which J. I. Campman, of Montrose, was also a member. Both were in Capt. G. Z. Dimock’s company. ALSO The opening of the new Devine garage was a complete success, everyone enjoying themselves and a nice sum was realized for the cemetery fund.

Annual Encampment of Veterans: There was a good-sized attendance at the 52nd annual reunion of Civil War veterans held at the fair grounds, about 40 being registered. There were also some world war and Spanish war veterans present. Excellent addresses were made and a fine dinner served. C. S. Gates, of Gordon, Neb., who has been spending some weeks at his former home in this county, was among the attendees at the encampment of veterans. He told us that he had been west about 40 years and that few of those who now remained were old friends. The death of the late Marshall H. VanScoten removed the last comrade from his company, which was Co. H. 141st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and the two men had served through many trying campaigns. This leaves him as the sole survivor.

Montrose - A summer hotel, supported by the Montrose Bible Conference association, seems assured. On the last Saturday of the Conference, the matter was discussed thoroughly by the directors, and the advisability of purchasing the Dr. Torrey property was considered. Dr. Torrey offered the handsome brick mansion, the fine buildings, and four acres of land for practically the price he paid for it over ten years ago. He also offered to make a gift of $5,000 on the purchase price. The sale price of $17,000, which the $5,000 offer of Dr. Torrey is to be deducted, leaving $12,000 to be raised and at last report over $8,000 had been pledged.

Lawton – The opening of the new Devine Garage at Lawton will take place on the evening of Aug. 18th. Ice cream, cake and soft drinks will be served. Proceeds for the benefit of the Cemetery Association. Music will be furnished.

Nicholson – Rev. E. Horace Brown, pastor of the A. M. E. Zion church in Montrose, was here on Saturday. Mr. Brown is agitating the project of building a new church for his denomination in Nicholson.

Springville – The men made a bee for Burt Thomas last Tuesday and succeeded in finishing his haying. Nearly forty were present. Mr. Thomas had a large barn, together with four horses, a large amount of machinery and 16 tons of new hay, destroyed by lightning several weeks ago.

Franklin Twp. – Rev. Tracy Webster, of Maine, NY, with his wife and family, is spending a vacation at his old home here. He preached in the Presbyterian church on August 1st. ALSO A very pleasant gathering was enjoyed at Salt Springs—the home of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Wheaton—when the annual “Home Coming Picnic” was held. There were about 125 in attendance. ALSO George Peck, of Franklin forks, leaves today for an extended visit with his brothers Guy Peck, in Ohio, and James, in Indiana. He will go with his automobile.

Bridgewater Twp. – Stanley Roach and family have moved from East Bridgewater to Newburgh, NY. Mr. Roach has accepted a position with the Holden Paper Mill. He has had considerable experience in paper manufacture, having been employed for some time in the large mill at Austin, Pa. Friends deeply regret their removal.

Little Meadows – Our annual picnic, to be held Aug. 16, is expected to be the largest picnic ever held in Little Meadows. Everybody welcome. ALSO Several aeroplanes were seen passing over this vicinity recently.

Forest Lake – Some fishermen have the all too common propensity of letting all the big ones get away or, at least, do not seem to be able to get them home to show to their admiring friends. But this is not the case with Morris Baker, who a few days ago took a three-pound pickerel from Forest Lake and brought it in where all could see it. It was a beauty.

Gelatt – Harold Daniels discovered a deer Sunday night, while doing chores, about five rods from the house. Upon calling to his folks, the deer took fright and went across the lots into F. H. Holmes’ woods. [Deer were very scarce in Northeastern Pennsylvania in the early 1900’s.] ALSO The 32nd annual reunion of the descendants of Captain Joseph and Lois Guernsey Potter will be held in the Gelatt Grange Hall, Thursday, August 19. [Mrs. Julia A. Potter, Sec’y.]

Susquehanna – The Erie Band gave a fine open air concert last Friday evening, which was enjoyed by the many who listened to their fine program.

New Milford – Plans are being perfected to place a memorial drinking fountain in front of the park.

Kingsley – Fred Tyler, the very successful proprietor of the Kingsley Garage, recently accepted the agency for the Western Electric Lighting Co.’s farm lighting plants. As an opening in a campaign to introduce the plants to the public, a demonstration was given at Kingsley, Friday evening, Aug. 6th, at the home of Mrs. Chris. Tiffany, when the grounds were illuminated and a four-reel motion picture, entitled, the “Go-Getter,” was shown to a large audience. This picture, made by the Western Electric Co., shows in reality the advantages of electricity on a farm.

Harford – Ray Allen is one of our progressive farmers and is building a very large barn. Fred Collings and Mr. Johnson are the carpenters and are being assisted by several other men as Mr. Allen wants to get the building finished so he can put in his hay. The barn is 36 x 72 feet, with stable room to accommodate 36 head of cattle and several horses. A “raising” was held last Thursday and a number of men attended and Mrs. Allen served a splendid supper for them, which they did justice to, after which they returned home, all feeling they had spent a pleasant afternoon and were glad they helped Mr. Allen out with his new building.

Great Bend – Lot owners and people interested in the Newman cemetery are invited to meet at the cemetery Friday morning for work in cleaning the cemetery. A picnic dinner will be held in the Grange Hall. [Records show that Jason Treadwell, first man hung in Susquehanna County for the murder of Oliver Harper, is buried in the cemetery, although the grave is unmarked.]

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. - Mr. and Mrs. S. Jagger and grandson, Herbert Tyler, were over to Kenneth Hollister’s to see Mrs. Jagger’s mother, Mrs. M. O. Evans. She is 96 years old and retains all her faculties of hearing, sight and mind. We think she is the oldest person in the county.

To All Old Veterans, Soldiers and Friends – It is hereby announced that the 52ndannual encampment of the Veterans Organization of Susquehanna County will be held Aug. 20, 1920 on the Fair Grounds, Montrose. In its early days these encampments were from 2 to 3 days duration and were attended by multitudes from all parts of this locality, bringing with them knapsacks containing full rations for the occasion; also all implements of warfare and accoutrements of army life. Camps were planned, tents pitched, guards posted, guard-houses established, sham battles fought, soldiers wounded and taken to the hospital, the enemy taken prisoner and put in the lockup, and military maneuvering was the order of the day. Now they are modified to the extent that they are confined to but one day, and that the time is occupied in greeting old comrades, soldiers and friends, relating stories of army life, singing, impromptu speaking, shaking hands and having a royal, good time generally. It is the one gala day for the now remaining boys who wore the blue. All soldiers and the widows of such soldiers are most cordially invited. If old soldiers or widows cannot walk to grounds or are without transportation, it will be provided.

Hallstead – It would be difficult to find a motor route affording more enchanting or more animated scenery than the road between Hallstead and Conklin, on the Hallstead side of the river. The one real fly in the ointment, in passing over this scenic road, is that rabbits, in swarms, covering the ground like a blanket, deport themselves gleefully in the path of automobiles, making it necessary every few rods for motorists to stop their car and drive the bunnies out into the bushes before they can pass, to avoid terrible mortality in the rabbit family—and the blamed hares seem to fully understand that this is the closed season for rabbits. It has been suggested that a delegation wait on Game Warden Warren Simrell and strenuously demand that he keep his game out of the roads, emphasizing the fact that travel is being obstructed. Rabbits are protected under the law; should not travelers have some protection too?

Springville – A half-starved and abandoned house cat has made raids on all the residents’ chickens in the western part of our town, causing a loss of whole broods of chickens in some instances. Said cat seems to lead a charmed life, so like the old saying, “a cat has nine lives,” for it has been chased, stoned and shot at a good many times, but still lives, and it is the prayer of this community that if one of our residents moves away, they take their whole family with them after this.

Montrose – About midnight, Tuesday, the neighbors on Grow Avenue were aroused when some thieves tried to get Fred Stilson’s chickens. David Stilson fired the six shots in the direction of the squawking chickens, but did not strike the marauders. Three baby chicks were killed. Grow Avenue men say there were two thieves and warn them that next tine there will not be so much noise, but more fatalities.

Brooklyn – A pleasing Children’s Day program was rendered by the members of the Universalist Sunday School at their church, Sunday morning. The two members of the Cradle Roll were presented with flowers. Three infants were christened by the pastor: Evelyn Elizabeth Packer, William Roe Quick and Leland Harrison Whitman. The church was tastefully decorated with flowers and ferns and the program was carried out in a pleasing manner.

Summersville – M. J. Fernane’s gang, while working on the track near Summersville, killed a rattle snake that measured 30 inches and carried eight rattles and a button.

Harford – George Booth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Booth, was united in marriage June 24, 1920, at Camp Eustis, Virginia, to Miss Anna Patterson, a Red Cross nurse, who cared for him while he was in the hospital some time ago.

Dimock – J. F. Wanick celebrated his 66thbirthday, July 12th, by working in his shop all day, repairing harnesses and footwear, which has fast accumulated, being more than busy all of the time.

West Lenox – When a bunch of young fellows from Scranton were enjoying a fine Sunday fishing at the Acre pond, they were greatly surprised when Special Deputy Game Protector W. W. Oakley, assisted by Leon Hull, came upon them. They were arrested and taken before Justice Myron Tiffany, of Foster, and found guilty. They were fined $25 each and costs. After pleading in vain to be released and sentenced pronounced that one had been arrested twice before and let go with the promise that if ever caught again they would push him to the extent of the law. The fines were paid. Although the acre pond has been a fine place for unlawful and Sunday fishing for some years, perhaps there will be less of it from now on.

Uniondale – Shubael Carpenter, eighty nine years young, the oldest resident of this vicinity, has two large garden patches which he cultivates He is hale and hearty. For many years he was active in matters political and has held nearly every office in the gift of the people of the borough, performing his duties at all times with credit to himself and honor to the community. Harding is his man this year. May his days be long in the land, is the wish of his many friends.

Susquehanna – Carl Mulqueen and Frances Barnes are in the City hospital in a serious condition from injuries received when a Buick Touring car, in which they were riding, crashed into a large tree on Washington Street, Binghamton. According to persons who witnessed the accident, the car was going at a furious rate of speed and as it turned the corner from Lewis St. onto Washington, was going so fast that the driver evidently could not turn the car in time to avoid the accident. Sylvester Hurley and Thomas Ambrose, who were also in the car, were badly shaken up, but uninjured. Witnesses say the party had the appearance of being intoxicated. Mulqueen, the driver, was injured about the chest and back and Barnes was thrown forward and went through the windshield, striking the tree. It was found necessary to take him to the hospital on a stretcher. Reports at the City hospital were that both men are seriously but not critically injured.

Rush – Mrs. Susanna Harris has received a letter from her niece, Mrs. Charles Tewksbury, stating their safe arrival at their home in the Rockies. They left in the middle of June and on their way home found snow drifts ten feet deep.

Forest City – “Sherry,” the season’s big dramatic sensation thus far, will be one of the big drawing cards at the Poli theatre [Carbondale] the first half of the current week. Pat O’Malley, the leading man, has the role of Sherry and his kaleidoscopic career includes a tour of the British Isles, Germany and France, playing in stock productions. Mr. O’Malley, though born in Dublin, Ireland, came to this country when but an infant, and was raised and educated in Forest City. Makes us kind of feel like next door neighbors in the lead of one of the biggest screen productions of the year. He’s our Pat all right, but he was born in Forest City and his mother was born “on the Pike” in Carbondale, a long way from Tipparary. From the Carbondale Leader [The last sentence seems to dispute that he was born in Dublin.]

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. – Green & Raub’s motor truck balked last Monday and took them all day to go to the milk station, and on Wednesday it balked with M. J. Green and he had to call for someone to come to A.E. Robinson’s and get him and his mother.

News Briefs: How about muslin underwear for the older ones and the kiddies? Read & Warner’s advertisement may solve the problem. ALSO One can remove vegetable and fruit stains from linen by dipping the cloths in very strong tea for a few minutes then wash in clear, warm water.

Many County Women Register as Electors. The County Commissioners must furnish 50% more ballots than usual. That the women of Susquehanna County take an interest in governmental affairs, and are willing to assume the responsibilities that pertain to the franchise, is attested by the fact that nearly 4500 women have registered to be able to vote, only Little Meadows not yet counted, at the coming election.

Lanesboro –To the Editor of the Susquehanna Transcript. The following letter from one of Lanesboro’s oldest and best-known citizens is self-explanatory: “I was very much interested in Henry T. Birchard’s letter to Montrose Democrat regarding the Starrucca Viaduct, but was greatly surprised while reading his list of those who died since he left Susquehanna to find my name among that number. But believing that everything published in the Transcriptmust be true, I doubted my own identity until after consulting my friends. I concluded I still exist. Therefore, I deny the ‘allegation and defy the alligator.’ I am only 80 years old. I refuse, at this time, to be counted out as a back number or a has been and I demand of Editor Birchard an abject apology, or he may choose his weapons and distance so I may prove to his own satisfaction that I am still very much alive.” (Signed) T. J. Nicholson, Lanesboro, PA.

Forest City– Peter Peosenic, a soldier of the World War, and Anthony Zanicki, both of this place, appeared before Judge Witmer in Naturalization Court at Scranton. Peosenic produced his discharge and was quickly granted citizenship papers. Zanicki was also granted the coveted honor of American citizenship.

Dimock– Every woman in this township is invited to meet with the W. T. C. U [Women’s Christian Temperance Union] for dinner at the home of Mrs. J. B. Sheen, Friday, Sept. 24th. The dinner is free. Membership dues will be received; also contributions for the Jubilee Fund. Those who have copies of the annual, “Lessons in Citizenship,” are requested to bring them to the meeting. The first lesson will be taken up and the discussions will be open for all to take part, whether members or not. Dimock women acted well their part in service of country during the World War, in Red Cross work, Liberty Loan, etc., and we are sure they can be depended upon to do the right thing in the crises before us. Everyone come. This invitation includes Elk Lake and East Dimock.

Silver Lake– The Snow Hollow school, after being closed for the past two years, opened this morning with Mrs. Agnes Hawley as teacher. ALSO V. J. McEnaney, F. E. Conklin and J. R. Hill are hauling poles from the Whalen place to Brackney for the electric line company.

Liberty Twp. – Harry L. Johnson, consulting engineer and oil and gas geologist, is calling on the farmers to get them to lease their farms for the oil and gas. Get busy farmers, and see what you can do.

Heart Lake– A. R. Vosbury, of Binghamton, recently captured a 7¾ pound pike, measuring 29½ inches. He used an ordinary pike spoon hook. Mr. Vosbury says he has fished at Heart Lake for 15 years, but this beats anything yet.

Montrose– Ben C. Norris, of New Milford, and Ward D. Breese, of Heart Lake, the well-known Delco-Light dealers, had a very showy exhibit at the Montrose Fair, showing in a practical way, the uses of “Electricity on the Farm.” Farmers are among the heaviest buyers. The farmer finds that he can do much better work and get more satisfaction and happiness out of life, both for himself and family, by having convenient lights in the farm buildings and home, and accessible power for light machinery. These improvements are no longer looked upon as luxuries, but as an investment. ALSO In an extract from a letter to the family of the late Capt. C. N. Warner, written by Gen. Morris Schaff, a classmate at West Point over 60 years ago, he states: “I am very sorry to hear of your father’s serious illness. If he is still alive, give him my warm love: if life be ended, let me say that no more modest, a truer-hearted, or a nature more charitable ever walked the plain at West Point. Surely, surely, angels met him at the ‘crossing of the bar.’” Gen. Schaff is the author of “The Spirit of Old West Point.”

Springville– The adopted child of Mr. and Mrs. Bentley Stark, after three weeks, is still in a precarious condition at a Wilkes-Barre hospital. They may never know just how she received her injuries. Some are inclined to think it was not a [kick of] a colt, but an automobile that ran her down. If she recovers she might be able to tell something, and she may never remember.

Uniondale– There was considerable excitement here Saturday when two large aeroplanes landed in M. O. Round’s field. A large crowd soon gathered to find that they had simply stopped to ask the way to Scranton.

Harford– If you want to go to something great, just plan to go to the Odd Fellows Hall, Sept. 30, to a play entitled, “Civil Service,” given by Harford Grange. You will see a real clown and several love scenes that might be a great help to a bashful boy.

Brookdale– As John Whipple and wife were coming home from the fair last Wednesday, a mile above Franklin Forks, an auto that was going towards Montrose skidded and took one wheel off their buggy throwing them out, bruising them quite badly. Mrs. Whipple, striking her head and shoulders, she has not recovered yet from the shock. The road is very narrow at that point.

Rush Twp. – Ray Shaner, who was seriously injured while riding with Haskell Devine, is reported to be doing as well as can be expected. E. E. Devine is driving a new car, as his car was smashed in the accident.

New Milford – St. John’s Catholic church was struck by lightning on Saturday evening and damaged to a considerable extent.

Can She Vote If She Marries Before November? Philadelphia: Miss Dorothy Dexter, Overbrook, gave the registrars in her division a puzzle which they could not solve. She registered and then asked if she might vote in November. But, before November 2, Miss Dexter does not expect to be Miss Dexter. She anticipates being Mrs……..Well, she didn’t tell the registrars what her name would be. If she registered as Miss Dexter, could she vote under another name if she married? The registrars couldn’t tell her.

Susquehanna – A big crowd will accompany the Susquehanna baseball team and the Erie Band to Hornell next Saturday. A canvass of the shops took place on Monday to find out whether enough desired to go to make a request for a special train. About 1,000 will go to enjoy the day and, probably, escort the victors back to the old home town.

Springville – On Wednesday afternoon, after a search of two hours, the little 8 year-old girl of Bentley Stark was found in a field totally unconscious with fracture of the skull, presumably from the kick of a horse. The child’s condition continued unchanged and on Thursday morning she was taken by Dr. Lathrop to the City hospital at Wilkes-Barre, when it is hoped her life, otherwise despaired of, may be saved by an operation.

Friendsville – Richard Foran, a life-long resident, former sheriff of Susquehanna county, died on August 8th in the Packer hospital at Sayre. The funeral was held from St. Francis Xavier Church on August 11th. Mr. Foran was widely known in this section as a lawyer, having practiced his profession for the last 40 years. At the expiration of his term he returned to Friendsville and since then had been active in farming, as well as the law. He is survived by children, Anna, Hugh, Joseph and Mark.

Forest City – “Italy” Slick, while at work blocking [railroad] cars got his right hand caught, badly squeezing the first two fingers. ALSO Now that the town has a clean slate so far as licensed dogs are concerned, would it not be advisable to get after the automobile speeders? They run the town in spite of efforts to check them. ALSO Joseph Budzeika has received application forms for victory medals. All ex-service men are requested to call and fill them out. At the meeting of Charles and Martin Skubic Post of the American Legion tomorrow evening, Mr. Budzeika will be glad to assist the boys in making out the form. Every man must present his discharge papers.

Forest Lake – Mrs. Earl J. Smith, who is summering at the family cottage here, holds the distinction of being the champion fisherwoman at the lake. Inside of an hour she pulled twenty fine perch from the water, or one every three minutes. This is [an] exciting enough sport for anyone.

New Milford – Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Melhuish attended the encampment of the Susquehanna County Veterans’ Association. Mr. Melhuish was a member of the 151st Regiment, PA Volunteers, and saw hard fighting in several of the severe battles of the war. He helped to administer first aid treatment to Gardner Taylor, an early employee of the Montrose Republican, who was shot through the shoulder with a minie ball at the battle of Gettysburg.

Montrose – “Local Motoring Hints:” The idea seems prevalent among local motorists that Public avenue has been set aside by the council as a parking place for automobiles, and that there is a provision under the law whereby cars may be parked in a designated parking place without lights. While the law does permit towns and boroughs to make ordinances governing the parking of cars, there is no provision for cars being parked in these places without lights. In the second place, the borough council has not designated, by ordinance, a parking place in any part of the borough. Motorists are warned against parking cars so as to obstruct alleys, particularly the alley between the post-office and the new theatre, as the U S. mail passes through this alley. They are also warned against running with cut-outs open within the borough limits. Whether a car is in motion or is standing, lights must be on from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise, or when it is impossible to see clearly for a distance of 200 feet. ALSO Charles Smith, of Auburn, NY, has been visiting relatives here the past week. Mr. Smith was a resident of Montrose some 40 years ago, being a son of the late William Smith, Sr. He is a veteran of the Civil War (Co. C, 54th Massachusetts Regiment, one of the most celebrated regiments of Black soldiers that fought in the Civil War, and made famous after the ill-fated assault on Ft. Wagner, S. C., depicted in the film, “Glory.”) Although approaching his 80th birthday he recalls the older residents of Montrose and incidents in the town’s history vividly.

Wyalusing – One of the most severe accidents seen in the local baseball ground in recent years occurred on Saturday last, during the game between Wyalusing and Blossburg, when Christie Curran, of Lawton, umpire for the game, was hit square in the face by a ball thrown from the hand of Catcher Brumbaugh, intending to put out a runner at second base. Curran, umpiring at the rear of the pitcher’s box, was hit as he started to turn his head toward second base to view the play. Although knocked down he was not rendered unconscious. He was taken to a local doctor where the injury was dressed and made as comfortable as possible.

Thompson – F. D. Wrighter, with a force of men, are erecting a reinforced concrete bridge on the site of the old Barnes mill pond, a short way from Gelatt. This for some time has been a very dangerous point and this improvement, no doubt, will be appreciated. The bridge will be 24 feet in width. ALSO Saturday evening the Ararat band favored Thompson with some excellent music which was greatly appreciated. Dr. McNamara’s large and capacious porch was kindly offered them which they accepted with pleasure and from which nearly all lovers of music could distinctly hear without leaving their homes. A few vocal and piano selections were also rendered by Mrs. Fernley and Mrs. Barnes. Later ice cream and cake was served as a slight reward for the musical treat. ALSO Since the work of covering the stones has been completed, Jackson street is an ornament to the Borough.

Uniondale – Sunday night a five-passenger Studebaker touring car owned by James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Carpenter, was placed out of commission following the results of an explosion when the driver, in looking for engine trouble, held a lighted lantern in close proximity to gas fumes from a small container used for the purpose of priming the engine. After driving over the Dundaff street crossing at Carbondale, the car stalled and James climbed out with a lantern to ascertain the trouble. Believing it to be the carburetor, he drew some gasoline from the tank and was in the act of using it when it exploded, thereby setting fire to the car. Police headquarters could not be reached by phone and no help arrived until the car was destroyed. James was taken to Emergency hospital, Carbondale, suffering from severe burns about the shoulders but his condition is not serious.

Montrose – The 13th annual session of the Montrose Bible Conference Association opened Friday evening. The week has been characterized by fine weather, although a trifle chilly during the early days, but even the tent colony was comfortable. All available dormitories, inns and residences are filled with visitors to the conference, outnumbering, it is believed, the largest of any previous conference. Much talk is heard about the desirability of a summer hotel which will accommodate those coming to the Ministerial Institute and Bible Conference. Secretary Honeyman has the dining facilities well in hand, but if the housing problem could be solved it would result in a largely increased attendance. The speakers have been of the best, maintaining the general tone of the conference, which has won a national reputation. Some of the best programs will be found during the remaining days and the closing day, Sunday will probably witness a record-breaking crowd, as the seating capacity of the auditorium was taxed last Sunday afternoon, hundreds of people coming by auto from all over Northeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New York. ALSO George Free, an aged colored resident, died at 6:30 last evening. He was in his nineties and a Civil War veteran. He had been in failing health for some months. ALSO An aeroplane’s exhaust caused many to look eastward early Tuesday morning at about 7:30 and witness a machine in flight towards the west. It passed over the upper part of the borough above the conference grounds. Spectators estimate it was about 5,000 ft. up. It made a beautiful sight in the clear atmosphere.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. – An airplane went over the Hill, Tuesday morning, and was seen by several.

Lanesboro – Enoch E. Cook passed away at his home here on July 27, 1920. He had long been in the employ of the Erie Railroad Co. for almost 30 years. He had resided in Lanesboro for 42 years and was one of the town’s best known and most respected residents. Deceased was a son of Caleb Cook and was born in Delaware County, NY, 84 years ago. He served for thirty-six months in the war of the rebellion, being a member of Co. F, 143d NY Volunteer Infantry. The body was brought to Montrose for interment, it having been his wish to be laid to rest in the Montrose Cemetery. Members of Capt. Beardsley Camp, Sons of Veterans acted as bearers.

Shannon Hill, Auburn Twp. - The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs. Charles Stevens for dinner on Aug. 11th. The members will bring something for dinner. Also bring your thimble as there is quilting to be done.

Factoryville – “Christy” Mathewson is seriously ill with tuberculosis. The former NY. Giant star and native of Factoryville is endeavoring to ward off the dread disease at Saranac Lake, NY. He is one of the best ball players the nation ever had. For many years he was as much a New York institution as the Brooklyn Bridge or the subway. Mathewson helped win championships in 1904, 1905, 1911, 1912 and 1913.

Uniondale – R. R. Davis is helping Marian Giddings with his haying. Although nearly 85 years of age, Mr. Davis will do his share of the pitching on. He is there with the hay every time. ALSO Last Saturday our base ball team won another victory when the defeat of the Elkdale team became certain. It was a close rub, the score being 11 to 10. Carbondale is expected here next Saturday. They call themselves the Tigers. We fancy they will get all the clawing they want.

Dimock – Douglas Mills and Winifred Estus narrowly averted what might have been a serious accident recently. While driving up a steep hill near Church’s mills, they collided with a rapidly oncoming car, taking the spokes out of one wheel, also demolishing the running board and mud guard. This occurred at a dangerous point, there being a curve and the road narrow. This is the third accident to happen at this point.

Susquehanna – George White, of Marietta, Ohio, who as National Chairman will lead the Democratic Presidential fight this year, is a native of Susquehanna and is believed to have become imbued with his love for the Democratic party by his residence in this Democratic borough. He is the son of Charles White, who was a machinist in the Erie shops. The grand-father of Mr. White was a jeweler here years ago. The mother of George White was also a native of this place, so it can be truthfully said that he comes from genuine Susquehanna stock.

Thompson – A community picnic will be held Friday in Pickering’s grove. Music will be furnished by the Ararat band.

Forest City – Mr. and Ms. Victor Bucannel, of Detroit, are guests of his parents. Mr. Bucannel, for the past eight years, has been employed by the Ford Manufacturing company and stated that the Fords pay from $6 to $8.24 per man for an eight-hour day. ALSO Arrangements have been made between manager Munley of Archbald and manager Cleary of the Forest City Orioles, whereby infielder McCawley, of the Orioles, will report to Archbald next Sunday. He has been playing great ball for the Orioles. He is 22 years of age and served in the army during the war.

Clifford – Miss Wilmot Warren expects to leave early in August for her old home in Draycott, England.

New Milford – F.K. Sutton has purchased a furniture store and undertaking business at Selinsgrove, Pa. and will move to that place August 1. He purchased the grocery business of E. W. Watson and conducted it for about 5 years. He has been engaged in the undertaking business with A.H. Crosier, of Thompson, for a number of years. Both Mr. and Mrs. Sutton are licensed undertakers and graduates of two schools of embalming.

Brooklyn – W. H Ackerson and son-in-law Charles Stanton have purchased the 300 acre farm north of Brooklyn village from F. B. Jewett. This farm has been owned by Mr. Jewett and father for nearly 90 years. The men have taken possession and will improve the already fine buildings and farm and aspire to make it one of the show farms of the county.

West Harford – B. B. Freeman was a pleasant caller in this vicinity last week. We are always glad to see Mr. Freeman, not only because he helps us to dispose of our bags of rags and rubbers and stock our homes with a new supply of tinware and house-hold utensils, but we are glad to see him as an old friend.

Silver Lake – Misses Ellen Scallon and Doris Conklin, Messrs. Floyd and Orren Conklin, Paul Mahoney, Thos. Anthony and Charles Hawley, Michael and Martin Kane, were among those who attended the ball game Sunday last at Stumpville.

Montrose – Rev. H. Horace Brown, the new pastor of A. M. E. Zion church, is soon to assume the pastorate here. ALSO Marshall P. Benninger, of Balboa Heights, Panama, is visiting relatives in town. He formerly lived in Brooklyn but has been in the employment of the government at Panama thirteen years. He will return this fall. ALSO Charles Mackey, Cornell’s crack wrestler, is in New York city making a try out for a place on the wrestling team in the forthcoming international Olympic games. “Chug” is not trying out for the heavyweight matches, but where speed and endurance count he will give some of them a real lively tussle.

Jackson – The storm which occurred in this section, Wednesday afternoon, caused much damage to roads in Gibson, Senior Hill being washed away so badly that it is impassable. It is reported that to rebuild the road would incur less expense than to repair it, as it is so badly damaged. Mr. Senior says the road was badly washed out there about sixty years ago. ALSO Twelve years ago this month, on July 24, 1908, a storm swept over the eastern part of the county, doing much damage to crops and property and also roads and bridges. The storm was particularly severe in Jackson and Gibson, causing streams to overflow and carry away bridges and small buildings and do hundreds of dollars of damage to roads. Previous to this storm there was a road running from E. I. Whitney’s to the New Milford road, known as the Gulf road. This was destroyed beyond repair. A section of W. W. Pope’s mill, with several pieces of machinery and some lumber, were carried away by the water. E. I. Whitney was one of the heaviest losers, having many farm buildings and crops lost in the onrush of the torrent.

Forest City – H. C. Grayem, of the Forest City News, had nine chickens of which he was justly proud. Sunday morning when he opened the hennery door, he was surprised to find them missing. Someone had taken them during the night.

Springville – Soon after the train left the station here on Sunday noon, going south, the old milk station was found to be on fire and was soon a mass of ruins. Owing to the railroad’s proximity, four rails were found to be badly twisted and new ones had to be laid before the 3:30 train could proceed on its way to Montrose. Herbert Fish had lately purchased the building and contents and will be the loser of much good lumber. Quite a loss at the present time.

Uniondale – The baseball team defeated the Ararat team at the fairgrounds, Saturday, by a score of 11 to 2. The visitors took their trimming graciously. Kraft, the local twirler, had the Summitites guessing. Davis did the receiving with credit. The team consists of Kraft, pitcher; W. Davis, catcher; R. Tuttle 1st base; G. Davis, 2nd base; L.Wademan, short stop; C Lowery, 3rd base; Glen Bayless, Harold Morgan and Ralph Carpenter, outfielders.

Harford – We are sorry to hear that Winston Osmun met with an accident, July 4th, while shooting a “sisser.” It burst a blood vessel in his eye and possibly his sight will be lost.

East Rush – Our pastor, Rev. Hilliard, gave us a very interesting sermon, his subject being “The Home.” Many more than were out ought to have been there and heard this sermon, for in these days when so many homes were being broken up by petty dissentions, such sermons are a benefit to all. ALSOThose who helped in building the concrete steps at the church wish to mention that the funds were furnished by the company of young people that gave the entertainment entitled, “The James Bros.,” two years ago, and that the clock and altar table that were presented to the church some time ago, were purchased by them also, and we wish to thank them through these columns for their noble work.

New Milford – Mrs. Abigail A. Hall died at her home on Saturday, July 3, 1920, at the age of 72 years. Mrs. Hall was born April 10, 1848, the daughter of David and Lucy Wellman. She was the widow of Richmond M. Hall, of New Milford, a veteran of the Civil War.

Lawsville, Liberty Twp. – The death of David W. Bailey occurred at his home in Lawsville on July 7, 1920. He was one of the prominent farmers of that section and his entire life of 75 years was spent in Liberty township, where he was born. He was a man of industrious habits, practical in his everyday life and candid in speech, and possessed a dry wit and love of humor, which made him an effective and engaging conversationalist. His integrity and sturdy honesty were recognized by all who had dealings with him. He was the son of Watson and Louisa Dawley Bailey, who were among the early residents of Lawsville. He was married to the former Delphine Law.

Herrick Center – The funeral of Mrs. Jane Tanner, 82, a resident of this village for many years, was held at the Baptist Church on Sunday, July 4th, Rev. Butler of Thompson, officiating. Interment was made in the Herrick Center cemetery.

Kingsley – Five little girls from New York city, sent out by the Tribune “Fresh Air Fund” are enjoying two weeks in the following homes: Fred Titus, George Tiffany, T. Stanton, A. J. Masters and Leon Hall.

Thompson – On Tuesday of this week, the pastor and trustees of the M. E. church were assembled in a body on a corner of C. M. Lewis’ extensive grounds, measuring, presumably, with a view to purchasing a new site for the church which has been in prospect for some time.

Girls Camp – The attention of our readers is called to the advertisement in this issue calling for a site for a girls’ camp at some nearby lake. These camps are drawing large crowds each summer and prove desirable in many ways to the communities in which they are located. Camp Susquehannock, for instance, has over 200 boys this summer and Camp Red Cloud, at Silver Lake, has some 150, while Camp Choconut has about 60. A girls’ camp is also flourishing at Little Meadows. The best class of young people attend these camps, where they are benefitted in health and mind during the two months in the open.

Another Route to Scranton – With the detours on the state road, many automobilists are inquiring the best way to go from Montrose to Scranton. Frank F. Pepper tells us the best route is from Montrose to Springville to West Nicholson, taking Tunnell Hill (and avoiding Roberts’ Hill) and then take the old roadbed of the Lackawanna railroad—which is to be converted into the Lackawanna Trail—to Brookside, where the macadam road leads one directly to the city.

Montrose – Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and Animals has been organized and elected Dr. L. M. Thompson, President and Dr. A. B. Cole, Humane Officer. It will establish a shelter at Dr. Cole’s, 7 Cherry Street, where all unwanted animals can be taken. Though only a week old the Society has over fifty members. There are four classes of membership: life, sustaining, active and junior. ALSO Charles N. Warner, aged 81 years, died at his home on Cherry Street, Sept. 5, 1920. Mr. Warner graduated from West Point in 1862 and had a splendid military record and fought in many of the greatest battles of the Civil War, including the Virginia Peninsula campaign, the Battle of Manassas, South Mountain, Antietam, the march to Falmouth, the Rappahannock, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Warrenton, Va. For gallant services performed at the battle of Gettysburg, he was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant. Several weeks after the surrender of the Confederate army, Lt. Warner was promoted to the rank of Captain and was sent on frontier duty in the Indian country. Later he was honorably discharged in 1871. He studied law and was admitted to the Susquehanna County bar in the fall of 1875. Fletcher G. Warner, a brother, is also a Civil War veteran. [For Brotherhood and Duty: The Civil War History of the West Point Class of 1862 by Brian R. McEnany and Last in Their Class: Custer, Pickett and the Goats of West Point by James S. Robbins have numerous mention of Charles N. Warner throughout their books.]

Rush – Fay Shaner, a Rush young man lies in a serious condition in the Packer hospital, Sayre, with a portion of his lower jaw torn away and badly bruised and otherwise injured as a result of an automobile accident on Wednesday. He was driving a car down a steep hill accompanied by Haskell Devine and another young man named Manning, when Frank Bertholf, driving a team hauling a load of sand, came around a sharp curve. Young Shaner did not have time to steer out of his way and was obliged to run the car up the bank, applying the brakes at the same time. The car upset and all were thrown out, but Shaner was the only one seriously injured. Dr. H. M. Fry was called and attended the young man and advised his immediate removal to the hospital. It is believed that his chances are good for recovery. [Another newspaper reported that Devine was driving.]

Gibson – Two Gibson young men are being held in the county jail, charged with holding up Harry Golden, a Binghamton peddler, beating him into unconsciousness and relieving him of $1,100 in cash and checks and also a number of watches and a quantity of clothing. The holdup was staged Friday night near what is known as Kentuck Corners, a solitary spot between Harford and Gibson, the boys coming out of the bushes alongside the road with bandanna handkerchiefs over the lower parts of their faces to conceal their identity. They were both armed. The older one, aged 18 years, is said to have struck Golden over the head with the handle of his heavy knife and later used the butt of the revolver in beating him. While he lay unconscious they ransacked his person and wagon and took what booty they found. Included were a number of boxes of cuff links and collar buttons, hose supporters, etc. Of the amount in negotiable currency and checks taken there was $700 in cash and $400 in checks. The State constabulary, under Major Lynn Adams, who was visiting his father in Harford, called for more help at the barracks at Wyoming, PA and a search for the culprits was started early Saturday morning. Torn checks, notes and papers were found scattered along the road and in the fields leading to the culprit’s home in Gibson. The boys are reputed to be of the knife and gun-toting type, with outlaws as their heroes and the holdup appears evident to have been the work of perverted youthful minds. Unable to secure bail, they will remain in jail until the November term.

The Women’s Vote: The women of Susquehanna county have shown much interest in receiving the ballot, and while county figures are not available from the assessors’ returns at present, it would seem that the vote of the county will be nearly doubled. In Montrose 420 women enrolled; Susquehanna has a total enrollment of 535; Oakland borough shows 140 enrolled, with 19 in the township; Great Bend borough enrolled 104. Rush had 73 ladies registered. Politicians will now have to carry something else besides gum, as the ladies here neither chew nor smoke. Women to be eligible to vote must find the collector and pay their assessment, 20 cents, to the collector thirty days or more before election.

Uniondale – Schools here will not reopen for a couple of weeks on account of repairs being made on the school buildings. Additional windows are being put in to give the necessary lighting required by state laws.

Birchardville – To Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Wilcox, of this place, on Saturday, Aug. 28, 1920, twin sons. It has been suggested that they be named Harding and Collidge Wilcox.

Carbondale – William Chase is visiting at the home of his cousin, Postmaster O. W. Chase, in Montrose. Mr. Chase is a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted when a boy of 14, and saw considerable service.

Bridgewater Twp. – The large new house being built by Dr. Thompson, on the Lathrop farm, will be an imposing one, sitting as it does on the knoll across the lake from the Country Club, with a view of the lake and the club grounds in front, and from the rear a long stretch down the Snake Creek valley. Harry Melhuish and son, Hilbert, are the builders.

Susquehanna – All candidates for foot ball were requested to meet Tuesday of this week at Victory Park. Bruce Leslie, Dixie Walker and Father Boland are to act as instructors.

Harford – There will be a circus in town on Friday. Clarke’s trained animals. Come and see them. ALSO The women folks are all quite excited over being able to vote, but are worrying about the jury list.

Brooklyn – Mrs. Walter Adams, who will be remembered as Emily Ely, of this place, is teaching in the public schools at Kirkville, MO, where Mr. Adams is pursuing his studies in the American School of Osteopathy, and is very enthusiastic regarding his chosen profession.

Lenox – The Ladies’ Aid met at the parsonage last Friday to sew the new carpet for the church.

Montrose – W.A. Welliver’s new Ideal Theater was opened to the public Tuesday evening and, although the weather was exceedingly unpleasant, an overflow attendance turned out to make the event auspicious and in a most concrete manner to express to Mr. Welliver its appreciation for giving Montrose such a handsome, wholesome and modern moving picture house. Wesley Gavitt’s six-piece orchestra dispensed appropriate music during the evening. ALSO Andrew W. Free died at his home, 17 Wyalusing street, Montrose, August 5th, 1920, after a brief illness, at the age of 95 years. The funeral services were held at the A.M.E. Zion church, Rev. E. Horace Brown officiating. Many were in attendance, evidencing the esteem in which this well-known colored man was held. The G.A.R. Post, of Montrose, was in attendance and contributed to the services of the comrade of the Civil War.

Forest Lake – Troup Two, of the Boy Scouts, of Montrose, are enjoying an outing at Pine Grove Camp, under command of Scout Master Norman Hinds.

Ararat – Harry Hall, with his group of 26 Boy Scouts are here from Carbondale for a two weeks’ outing and a happy time they are having. Just give them a call and be convinced and see their new dining hall and how pleasantly they are situated at Fiddle Lake.

New Milford – A drinking fountain is planned in front of the public park as a suitable memorial to the World War veterans. About $200 was left after the “home-coming” celebration and this will be applied toward the fountain fund. Entertainments will be held from time to time to increase the fund and voluntary contributions will be sought.

Rush – Rush was visited by one of the worst cloudbursts in its history on Wednesday. The Wyalusing creek, which runs through the town, overflowed its banks and carried several out-buildings down the creek, also logs and debris, and covered the roadways with a foot of gravel and sand. The course of the creek was diverted into the basement of S. B. McCain’s store and damaged a large stock of rubber goods. The water coming down the middle branch of the Wyalusing overflowed at a bridge crossing the creek, and the course of the stream flowed directly through the barn on the Uzal Kinney farm. Horses, which were in the building were removed through water four feet deep with difficulty. Trees were uprooted along the streets by the wind, while big hailstones pelted the growing crops, doing much damage. The greatest damage was in the vicinity of Rush and Lawton.

Lawsville and Franklin Forks – A similar deluge, accompanied by hail and lightning, visited these two towns. The Snake Creek overflowed its banks and flooded the flats from Lawsville through to Conklin, NY, damaging crops. The creek resembled a raging river. Autoists who came over the much-travelled road located high on the hillside most of the way said that they passed through water for rods at a stretch which was almost up to the engine.

Brooklyn – Luther Ely was appointed Poor Director of the Township of Brooklyn to fill out the unexpired term of Herman Otto, who resigned.

Harford – The Tingley reunion was held in the old log house on the Mason Tingley farm last week, 68 being present, of which eight were from Nebraska. AND The roads from this place to Hallstead are in very bad condition, owing to the recent rains. Mott Hill is almost impassable for any autos, only Fords. The lower part of the hill is a mass of stones and deep cuts on each side of the road.

Herrick Township – Giles H. Lyon, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of this township, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Leon H. Reynolds, Aug. 6, 1920. Deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Lyon, pioneers of this vicinity. He was born on the Lyon homestead, on Lyon street, Feb. 20, 1836. He was married to Miss Mary J. Burns and settled on the Lyon homestead after his marriage.

Dimock – The meetings on the campgrounds opened auspiciously, on Thursday evening, Aug. 12th. The installing of electric lights gives a majestic effect to the canopy of trees, which “stand like Druids of eld.”

Lanesboro – Former Sheriff Harry E. Taylor is spending the week at his old home in Lanesboro. This is the first vacation the ex-sheriff has had in nine years and he went well equipped with fishing tackle to snare the denizens of the deep from the Susquehanna.

Gelatt – The Potter gathering will be held at Grange hall in this place on Thursday, and the Craft gathering will be held on Saturday at the same place.

Springville – Parents of school children should heed the warning sounded by Supt. F. H. Taylor in last week’s paper relative to the enforcement of the vaccination law. “Pupils who have not been vaccinated will be excluded from school, and then the parents will be arrested and fined because the children are not in school.

Forest City – Game Protectors Watrous and Young, assisted by Chief of Police Blacksmith and officer Cost, made extensive raids in Browndale and Richmondale yesterday. Twenty-five arrests were made for violations of the dog law and having guns unlawfully. Five were arraigned before Squire Stiles, of Browndale last evening, four of whom settled for $25

Clifford – It is rumored we are to have a wagon maker and blacksmith in the near future.

Uniondale – Our ball team suffered defeat last Saturday, the Elkdale team winning by a narrow margin. The score stood 7 to 2 in favor of our team at the close of the eighth inning. Bayless, who had pitched wonderful ball, was retired. He was succeeded by Conrad, who proved an easy mark for the Elkdaleites. They scored six runs and the game. Our team is young and has progressed under the guiding hand of “Chic” Coleman, a former well known player.

WOMEN WILL VOTE: The ratification of the suffrage amendment by the Tennessee legislature gives women throughout the United States the right to vote. Atty. Sue Strous was interviewed and expressed her elation. “I realize the mammoth task which confronts the organization in the county to prepare for the campaign at this late date,” she said, “but the women of the county have been active in suffrage clubs and the war work experience was also helpful, and I am sure they will be in position to vote intelligently on November 2.” She expressed her belief that the adoption of the suffrage amendment will strengthen Harding’s candidacy very materially.

Brandt – Seth Houghton, 65, while walking the Erie tracks here, was struck by a pusher engine and fatally injured. The unfortunate victim of the accident was returning to his home after having viewed a washout along the railroad tracks caused by the heavy rains last week, when he was hit by the engine. The engineer did not see him until the engine was almost on him. He blew the whistle but too late. Mr. .Houghton was tax collector and took a lively interest in the affairs of his township.

Montrose – J. C. Cox, Montrose’s professional dynamiter, blasted a large stump out of the lawn on F. W. Hart’s property, Grow Avenue. He did his customary neat job. Mr. Cox understands his business, having the profession down to so fine a point that he can excavate a cellar under a house with explosives, a quicker method than by pick and shovel.

Gelatt – The creamery and cheese factory, one of the most important milk shipping centers, has been closed and the milk is now handled at the Susquehanna creamery. Cheese was made at Gelatt for a long time. About 70 cans of milk were received there daily, now hauled to Susquehanna by truck.

Thompson – Officer Joseph Cost has been appointed special deputy game protector for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Violators of the law had better take warning. When he starts in Joe does not let up, and generally gets his man.

Ararat – Last Saturday the Ararat baseball team was given a sound trimming by the Uniondale aggregation on the grounds of the first named. The score stood 22 to 7. On Wednesday the Carbondale Barbers were shaved at the fair grounds to the tune of 12 to 7. The barbers were lathered and shampooed to the King’s taste. Our team is some team. On Aug. 7, a return game will be played at the fair grounds between Carbondale and Uniondale.

Brooklyn – We had a large paper mill here in Brooklyn in active operation for some time. The large boarding house for the operators still stands just below town on the east side of the State road. The mill was built by Joshua Miles, Jr., born in Brooklyn, Windham County, Connecticut, about 1778. His father, Joshua Miles, appears in Brooklyn, from Connecticut, in the census of 1790, as having a family of five males over 16, two under 16, and four females. Brooklyn was named in 1825 after the Miles’ home town in Connecticut. The paper mill was built in 1825 and was burned in 1842. In 1843 Joshua removed to Sterling, Ill, where he died in 1863 at 85. His father died in Brooklyn, July 6, 1815.

Gibson – A regular tornado struck this place last Friday night about midnight. The wind and rain were terrific; window lights were blown out and crops flattened down. The following were the heaviest losers: Irving Sweet had 35 fruit trees blown down. F. A. burrows had over a dozen trees blown over besides crops and garden injured. The roof was blown off J. W. Evans’ house and plastering and paper spoiled. J. N. Terwilliger had two large trees blown over on the house, breaking off one corner of the roof and porch, besides demolishing his silo. George Pritchard had eight fruit trees blown down and several strips of roofing torn off his house. F. W. Barrett had ten apple trees broken down, out buildings blown [over] and nearly half the roof torn off his house, opposite the store, besides damages to barn roof and crops. Frank Miller’s barn was demolished and carried down the creek. Window lights and fruit trees were broken at R. C. Lupton’s and John Bailey’s. Several others sustained damage to crops and trees. Old settlers say it was the worst storm that ever passed over the place. [More in News Brief]

New Milford – W. H. VanCott, who sells the International Harvester Company line of machinery, carrying a large stock of mowers, binder, etc., at his warehouse near the D. L. & W. station, showed us a late type of ensilage cutter, which has several points of superiority, most important of which is the fact that an operator would seem comparatively safe in operating it. The I. H. C. line of farm machinery is widely known and Mr. VanCott’s efforts in keeping stock on hand is greatly appreciated by farmers of this vicinity.

Flynn – The death of J. W. Flynn occurred at his home here July 22, 1920. Mr. Flynn was almost 90 years of age and a life-long resident of Middletown. He was one of our most enterprising citizens. He was always foremost in every new enterprise for the good of the people. It was through him that we had a postoffice established in his home, before having to go to Friendsville for our mail, five or six miles. The postoffice was called Flynn, which it holds today.

Pleasant Valley, Auburn Twp. – Raymond and Victor Ace spent Friday and Saturday on the huckleberry mountain, returning Saturday evening with about a bushel of berries.

Elk Lake – One of the oldest landmarks of this vicinity, known as the Brush house, on the Stedman farm, has been torn down and is being erected as a cottage at the lake, near the Jessup cottage.

News Brief: Two storms, widespread in their destruction, swept New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey the latter part of last week, from the lakes to the Atlantic coast. The storm of Friday night was particularly destructive and within the memory of the aged residents none have been more severe. Vivid lightning, deafening claps of thunder and a high wind, added to the fury, while the rain literally came down in torrents. The roadways looked like streams of water, being filled from gutter to gutter. Roadways in the hill sections were washed badly, requiring thousands of dollars to repair them countywide. Gravel was washed over meadows, creeks changed their courses and trees were uprooted or blown down. Struck by a bolt of lightning, the barn of Glenn Taylor, in North Bridgewater, was entirely consumed. From 15 to 18 tons of hay were destroyed. Led by R. W. Vaughn and other nearby neighbors, who dammed up a small stream with bags of oats and formed the volunteer firemen into a bucket brigade, they were able to save a smaller barn less than 6 feet distant. The real spirit of the neighborhood was shown the next day, when from 30 to 40 residents contributed from a few hours to the entire day of their labor, in refitting another barn. A floor was laid, fence built, and stanchions contributed. By milking time Friday afternoon the work was practically completed. A work of kindness for an unfortunate neighbor. Later Friday night the storm raised the Wyalusing Creek, in Rushville and vicinity, so that the roads were impassable in some places, preventing milk deliveries to the Creamery until Sunday.

Dimock – During the thunder shower Saturday evening, lightning struck a wooden frame building used as a feed and implement repository located about an eighth of a mile south of the main buildings on Louden Hill Farm, owned by Percy Ballantine. The loss is estimated at from ten to fifteen thousand dollars. The building did not carry lightning rods.

Montrose – The “Fourth“ passed off uneventfully here. Scores went to Heart Lake, as usual, and many others went to Endicott, where horse racing was an attraction. The large crowd at Heart Lake was most orderly, the writer seeing no person during the day that had the appearance of even looking at that congenial old chap, John Barleycorn, who in the old days always got around at the 4th of July celebration. The boats, stands, dance, merry-go-round, etc., were liberally patronized, and all seemed to have a jolly good time. ALSO There have been a number of complaints the past few weeks in regard to the riding of bicycles on the side walks, which a borough ordinance forbids. It would be well that this law be enforced. It would also be well if all boys of the town had some form of warning on their wheels, as required, instead of riding up behind people and then whistling for them to get out of the way.

Susquehanna – Josephine, 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. O’Brien, of Prospect street, died Tuesday morning from the result of burns received on Monday night when here clothes caught fire, in just what manner is not known, as the child had just left the house and was out on the sidewalk when her clothing became ignited. She ran screaming into the house. Her mother caught the little girl and rolled her in a rug, but when it was unrolled every stitch of clothing above her shoes was burned away. Dr. Denman was called and worked in vain to save her life, but death came as a release about 5 o’clock on Tuesday morning.

Road to Scranton – It is said that the best road for autoists, between Montrose and Scranton is via Watrous Corners and Newton Hill to Brooklyn, to Hop Bottom; and then swing off to Glenwood, meeting the state road, which is in splendid shape, proceeding via Pine Hill, Fleetville, Waverly and Clark’s Summit. The state road between Harford and Glenwood is in extra-ordinary good condition. [Time on your hands? Try this route.]

Silver Lake – Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hawley are occupying their new home near Laurel Lake. All join in wishing them much success and happiness.

Gibson – Our boys played a game of base ball with Harford Monday afternoon and our “boys” are busy men and have little time to practice, and we do not feel badly if we were beaten for we had a good time just the same.

Hop Bottom – A reception was tendered to Roy Case and bride at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Oney Case. Friends assembled, bringing useful and beautiful gifts as a token of esteem. The evening was spent with vocal and instrumental music and games. A beautiful kewpie bride and groom adorned the table which held the bride’s cake, and gifts of silver, cut glass, linen, wool blankets, pyrex ware and a bit of money and other gifts of value. Punch and dainty refreshments were served and all enjoyed the evening.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. – George Birchard, of Lincoln, Nebraska, is spending a few days visiting old friends and neighbors. He has been in that state for 38 years and is engaged in contracting and building, having built a large number of elevators on the B. & M. line. ALSO Forest Lake is rapidly becoming one of the favorite summer resorts of this locality. Already twenty-two cottages are located around the lake and more in contemplation.

Jackson/Gibson – Mr. Leo B. Lamb, of Jackson, and Miss Marion R. Tiffany, were married by Rev. B. L. Lyon at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Emma Tiffany, in Gibson, June 30, 1920.

Lenox – the death of Albert V. Jerauld occurred on June 19, 1920. He was born June 30, 1844 and was a veteran of the Civil War in Co. F, 52nd Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and was a commander of the G. A. R. Post at Glenwood. Interment was made in the family plot in the Shoemaker cemetery near Dalton.

Rush – Miss Isadore Sterling, an inmate of the Auburn and Rush poor asylum, fell recently and broke her hip. But little hopes are held for her recovery.

Friendsville – Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Lee are receiving congratulations on the arrival of a second son—Lewis John. ALSO Camp Choconut opened on July 1st with sixty boys enrolled. ALSO Mrs. R. P. Mulford has opened “Hackamore,” her country house near Lake Carmalt for the summer. ALSOMr. and Mrs. Woolsey Carmalt, of New York city, are spending the summer at their country home here.

Brooklyn – Miss Nellie Tiffany, of Scranton, who is spending some weeks at her former home here, was a caller in town. Miss Tiffany conducts the Gossard Corset Shop in Scranton, having been in successful business there for some years. Owing to close application to business, she has been obliged to take a needed rest.

Kingsley – William Smith was the victim of a serious accident recently. While driving his horse and wagon to Hopbottom the horse became unmanageable, throwing him out of the wagon upon some rocks. He sustained a compound fracture of the collar bone and other bruises. George Palmer, who was working on the road nearby, went to his assistance and calling [for] help removed him too his home, when Dr. Taylor was called. He is slowly recovering from his injuries.

Local Relic Adorns Harding’s Headquarters: “The first poster hung on the walls of the Harding headquarters was used in the John C. Fremont campaign of 1856, when the Republican party became a national factor. The poster hung in the window of the store owned by B. R. and J. D. Lyons, at Montrose, Pa. It was sent to Senator Harding by C. A. VanWormer, of Buffalo, whose wife was a Miss Lyons. The members of the mercantile firm referred to were better known locally as “Uncle Bennie” and “Uncle Jerry” Lyons. The store was burned some decades ago, and was located near where the C-Nic Theatre now stands.” New York World  [The poster must have been returned to Mr. VanWormer when the office closed. Maria Lyons VanWormer donated it to our Historical Society ca. 1922 and it now hangs in the main staircase of the museum.