Susquehanna – The bursting of the dam at Susquehanna put the Susquehanna County Light & Power Co.’s plant out of commission for about six hours. The dam was weakened during the winter by the large body of ice which had been forced against it, and it is the theory that the water was forced down under the foundations, undermining the mammoth wall. Recent rains swelled the river to large proportions and it could not withstand the strain of millions of gallons of water held in storage. Shortly after noon a section of the dam, about 50 ft. in width, gave way in the center and the water went out with a roar, a huge wave of water sweeping down the river. The electric light plant was immediately put out of repair. The towns of Susquehanna, Hallstead, Great Bend, New Milford and Montrose, all of which are dependent on the plant for light, and many manufacturing plants and industries for power, were rendered powerless and lightless. A reservoir at the plant was useless and another was constructed with all speed and as soon as possible seam gotten up under the boilers. Early in the evening power and light was restored to all concerned.

South Montrose – One of the most severe and disastrous wind and electrical storms which has visited the county in many years, occurred Tuesday afternoon, affecting Forest Lake, Jessup, Bridgewater, Dimock and Springville townships, where trees were uprooted, silos blown down, buildings unroofed and other damage done. South Montrose seemed to be the worst affected. Jerome Smith’s barn had the roof blown off and damage to the house; silos on the Thomas Brown, Charles Newton and Myron Shannon farms were blown down. Lightning struck the barn on Jesse T. Smith’s farm, killing a fine pure-bred bull and setting set fire to straw. It is believed that the animal owed its death to the fact that a metal ring in its nose attracted the lightning. The Merchants and Commonwealth telephone lines suffered heavily and the Kingsley school house was struck by lightning.

Uniondale – The town will not celebrate the glorious Fourth this year. There will be social gatherings at the lake, and a number contemplate attending the picnic given by the Ararat band at Dunn’s pond.

Camp Susquehannock – The camp will open the baseball season at Athletic park, in Montrose, on Saturday, July 10th. J. C. Cox was at the camp on Monday where he dynamited a number of rocks which were undesirable spots in the tennis courts and baseball park.

Montrose – W. A. Welliver, proprietor of the C-Nic Theatre, has rented Colonial Hall for a year and will conduct it along its present lines. Mr. Welliver will rent it for dances, local entertainments, traveling shows and more. ALSO Max Noll, who has been a successful student of wireless telegraphy, has erected a radio station for the jewelry firm of Smith & Stone, by which they are able to get the correct Washington time at noon daily, also to receive weather reports. He shows considerable talent in this improved branch of telegraphy.

Heart Lake – Heart Lake will be electrically lighted for the celebration on July 5th with lights furnished by the Delco company, through its county agent, Ward Breese.

Forest Lake – The death of Jefferson Green (son of David and Phoebe Darrow Green) occurred at his home on June 29, 1920. The deceased was well-known throughout the county, his 88 years of life having been spent largely in this township. When a young man he joined the “forty-niners” in the gold rush to California, going “around the Horn” and experiencing many adventures by sea and in the mining camps. He was a man of large and powerful physique and until his later years retained a clear mind and enjoyed recounting the travels of his early days.

Scranton – Judge C. B. Witmer, in naturalization court last week, gave aliens who dodged military service during the war, because they were subjects of another country, something to think about. Among the many applications for final citizenship papers were 15 men whose records showed on investigation that they claimed exemption from service because of the fact that they were not citizens of the United States. Judge Witmer promptly denied them citizenship. All told during the week 272 aliens were admitted full citizenship of the United States. Among this number were 54 discharged service men.

Thompson – Miss Gladys Stone is acting as telephone girl at the Jackson exchange this week.

Forest City – The game between Endicott and the Independents attracted a large crowd Sunday afternoon. Wargo and Payne, former members of the Independents, were the battery for the visitors. Carey and Hobbs did the twirling for the locals and Hobbs and Slick did the receiving. In the first inning the visitors made three runs off errors by the 2ndbaseman. In the 6th inning Slick took first on balls, stole second and made home on Moody’s hit. He was counted out for not touching the third sack. The locals put up a lively game but met defeat by a score of 8 to 6.

Silver Lake – Many friends will be pleased to hear of the marriage of Grace Elizabeth McEnaney, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry McEnaney, of this place, to Thomas J. Conroy, of Binghamton, June 23, 1920. The bride was attired in a white georgette crepe gown and white picture hat to match. Vincent McEnaney, of Silver Lake, brother of the bride, was the groom’s attendant. They will reside in Binghamton.

Jackson – The Young People’s class of the M. E. church will hold a shadow social in the parlors of the church, the evening of July 8th. Ladies please come attired in gingham dresses. All gentlemen are asked to wear overalls, which of late have come greatly into vogue as a measure to reduce the high cost of clothing. A fine not exceeding a nickel will be levied those who appear on the occasion not dressed in the styles described. Cake, coffee, pickles, beans, sandwiches and cocoa will be served. ALSO In this place, 56 years ago, on July 4th, 1864, the ladies of Jackson held an ice cream and strawberry festival at the hotel, for the benefit of wounded [Civil War] soldiers.

Brooklyn – the Ladies Musical Club was most pleasantly entertained at the home of Mrs. Florence Kent, aided by Mrs. Otto. A study of the composer, Brahms, was taken up, Miss Josephine Gere giving the sketch of his life. Mrs. A. W. Gere played a piano selection by the composer and Mrs. S. B. Stephens sang “The Little Bandman,” also by Brahms; Miss Luella Gere gave a humorous reading and delicious refreshments were served.

Auburn Twp. – Saint Bonaventure’s Catholic church and parish is located about half way between Auburn Center and Auburn Four Corners and its location has sometimes been indefinite. Father Burke, the pastor, has decided to call it Auburn Place in the future.

Gibson – Wedding bells have been joyously ringing. Miss Marjorie Hill and Claud Lewis, and Arbelle Lewis and Mr. Brown, of Heart Lake. May they have a long and happy life.

Forest City – John Garvey of Frankfort, NY, who came to visit his brother, M. J. Garvey, remembers Forest City as a wooded plot. He worked on the first freight train over the Jefferson branch. At that time Forest City was not known and he was surprised to find such a large and prosperous community. For the past 35 years Mr. Garvey has been superintendent of switches on the New York Central Railroad at Frankfort, NY and retired on June 1 of this year.

South Auburn – The Grange Auxiliary was very pleasantly entertained at the home of P. M. Benninger on Thursday. A bounteous dinner was served to nearly 70 guests and members of the order. The receipts were $6.75 and a fine lot of sewing was accomplished for the family. ALSO An ice cream social will be held in Grange hall on Friday evening. All are invited. Ladies to furnish cake.

Rushboro – Mildred Gardner, 12-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Gardner, was killed Monday when a horse, which she had led into the stable kicked her, resulting in her death within 20 minutes. The child had been helping her father, and was preparing to fasten the animal in its stall when he kicked. Her funeral was held in the Jersey Hill church and interment was in Jersey Hill cemetery.

Highlands, New Milford Twp. – U. G. Brush has purchased a new Maxwell car of Lewis & Benson, of Susquehanna. ALSO In South New Milford, Norman Jones, W. G. Smith and C. C. Keeney, were consulting with the county commissioners regarding needed repairs to the main road in that vicinity. This road, which the state and township seems to disown and which gets only such improvement as local residents give it, is part of the old Cochecton-Great Bend turnpike. No road supervisors appear willing to accept its maintenance. We understand this will be taken into the county courts.

Thompson – Since March 1st, Mrs. Rachel Corey, the champion piecer and quilter, has just completed her 6th quilt, beautifully done and it would seem, an endless amount of work on them.

Kingsley – Henry Jeffers, manager of the famous Walker-Gordon farm at Plainsboro, NJ, has purchased an International Harvester tractor through the local dealer, P. W. Wright, which will be used on the Jeffers farm here. Lee Grinnell is manager of the Jeffers farm, and both he and Mr. Jeffers realize that the best way to get large acreages planted is to utilize power-driven machinery wherever possible.

North Bridgewater– J. W. Angle is one of the few remaining wagon makers and repairers in this vicinity, and efforts have been made to get him to move to Montrose and conduct the wagon shop formerly operated by the late S. A. Dawley. It is understood that a number of other towns are also offering him inducements to locate, competent men of his trade being difficult to secure and quite necessary when needed.

Dimock – A power-propelled hand-car, on which seven Lehigh Valley employees were riding, jumped the track near here on Tuesday, and all sustained injuries Earl Sloat was the most severely injured, having both legs broken, He was taken to Sayre hospital, accompanied by Dr. Gardner. Arthur Rice, son of William Rice, was also badly bruised and cut about the legs. All on the car were lacerated and bruised but suffered no broken bones. Others on the car were Earl Rice, John Ball, Van Ball, Mr. Dominick, William Rice and Frank Rafferty.

Brooklyn – Our health officer has quarantined several cases of whooping cough.

Gibson – The King’s Daughters class will hold a leap year social at the home of F. L. Shepardson on Friday night. The ladies are to wear bungalow aprons and the men are to wear overalls or old clothes. Anyone dressed up will be fined fifty cents. The ladies are to pay for the supper at two cents per inch for the number of inches around her young man’s head.

Montrose – Montrose and surrounding country are to have a genuine treat when Capt. W. A. Yackey will bring an airplane and give a very fine flying exhibition, including the various “thrillers” of which we read so much about. This will not be simply an air flight, but a diversified exhibition of the various hair-raising antics of the modern aircraft. The Cooperstown Air Service Station has agreed to send their crack team with the new passenger plane that made the record-breaking flight from Richmond, Va., to Scranton, in 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Harford – Commencement exercises were held Friday night and were largely attended. There were only three graduates—Misses Salome Booth, Margaret Craft and Olive Stonier. ALSO On Saturday Lee Grinnell’s team was evidently determined to run away. In the morning he drove his team, accompanied by his three little daughters, to the Wilmarth farm. Leaving them standing, he went into the barn, when they became frightened and started to run, throwing the little girls out and bruising then severely. The team was stopped before they had run far. In the afternoon they again got away from him and ran into a barb wire fence, cutting one of the horses.

Middletown – One of the prettiest weddings of the season took place Wednesday, June 2nd, when Miss Alice Golden, of Middletown, became the bride of Francis B. Coleman. The ceremony, which was held in St Patrick’s church, Middletown, was performed in a Nuptial High Mass by the young couple’s pastor, Rev. H. J. Ruddy. Maid of honor was Miss Anna O’Connell, of Middletown and the groomsman was James Purtell, of Friendsville.

Lynn, Springville Twp. – Mrs. W. A. Welch made a trip to Montrose last Monday on business pertaining to getting a pension for herself and little girl, as her late husband was a Civil War veteran.

South Ararat – Joseph Igar, of Carbondale, is building a cottage at Fiddle Lake, which he will occupy as soon as completed. We understand several new cottages are to be built this summer. ALSO Leon Stone is making repairs on his cottage at Fiddle Lake, which will add much to its appearance. Campers are soon expected to arrive and we understand it is rented until sometime in September. All seem to like the surroundings at Fiddle Lake.

Hop Bottom – Charles Conrad lost a valuable Jersey cow, being run over by the streetcar.

Gelatt – Dr. Cole is moving to Mrs. Lewis’ house. We are all glad it is only another house he is moving to instead of another town.

West Harford – The ladies of this place are busy cleaning house, digging greens, caring for baby chicks, while the men folks are busy preparing the ground for summer crops. The small girls are seen in the woods looking for Mayflowers, or other spring flowers, while the small boy, as well as larger ones, are just as busy as anyone, fishing down at the pond, and some times their patience is rewarded by bringing in a few fine fish.

South Gibson – The ladies of the church will give an entertainment in the church on the evening of May 29th, entitled “The Spinsters’ Convention.” Come and see the old maids transformed into young and beautiful maidens before your own eyes. It is expected that Clair Lewis, of Jackson, will be present and favor the audience with a few readings.

Flynn – The young people held a lovely May party at the new home of S. J. Gillin on May 13. About 40 of his friends were present. Dancing was indulged in until the small hours. The party was added to with several up-to-date selections rendered by his Pathe graphonola, which is a perfection. The ladies served lunch and the only thing lacking was more time. The party was chaperoned by Mrs. M. P. Curley, Mrs. William Phalen and Mr. James McGovern. ALSO Thomas Guiton, Jr., has accepted a position with the 1900 Washer Co., Binghamton.

Montrose – The graduating class of the high school is composed of the following: Leona Black, Marjorie Bullard, Vivienne Bushnell, Kathleen Coleman, George Englehardt, Harry Fancher, Pauline Fish, Alice Hinds, Eleanor Ives, Lillian Kinney, Marjorie Raub, Augusta Steiger, Reva Steine, Lillian Thornton, Frances Stephens, Reginald Snell and Norman Reynolds.

Thompson – John D. Miller advertises a public sale of 13 pure bred Holsteins, to be held at his farm, Tuesday, June 1. Difficulty in obtaining farm hands is given as the reason for the sale. ALSO During the snow squall of May 14th, Frank Wrighter, of Wrighter Hill, scraped up sufficient snow to pack a good-sized snow ball.

New Milford – Mr. and Mrs. Homer J. Tingley announce the engagement of their daughter, Sylvia Arline, to Urbane Lee Darrow. The wedding will take place in June. Both are popular young people, Miss Tingley being employed in the New Milford Silk Mill, while Mr. Darrow is a responsible young farmer of the township.

Susquehanna – Eisman & Hersch, who began a 20% discount sale last Friday, report a large amount of stock sold and many customers filled their spacious stores. The sales on Friday were the largest ever recorded for this popular firm, who always enjoy a large trade and cater to the best people of the city and country. ALSO Frank Gaeta, proprietor of the Erie Avenue Shoe Shop, has purchased 4,000 pairs of army shoes, which he will be able to sell at less than half price.

Brooklyn – At the annual commencement exercises the two honor students, Helen Gere and Rena Terry, each gave essays and Robert Breed, the class president, bestowed the Class Mantle upon the Junior Class.

Hop Bottom – Mail Carrier Ollie Pratt had a miraculous escape from injury when his team of horses became frightened and ran about a mile before they were stopped by men on the highway. Mr. Pratt had a thrilling ride before the horses were under control, the road over which the horses had run being down grade.

Forest City – The old Independence base ball team have once more re-organized. The following are requested by the manager to report for practice, Friday evening, May 21, at 6 o’clock sharp: James Kelly, Guy Carpenter, Steve Shemro, John Woodisheck, Sam Payne, Pat Malia, Joseph Murin, Harold Owens, Dr. Bell, Mike Korsnak, Italy Slick, Joe Muroski, Thomas Burns, Joseph Barrett, Duke Dukanic, McGranaghan, Vin. Connelly, Joe Surba, V. Swarts, M. Micko, Tiny Svigel and Joe Madden. We are in need of a catcher. All catchers report.

Uniondale – Herman, eldest son of Dr. and Mrs. F. F. Todd, was the victim of a painful accident last week. He found a dynamite cap that exploded. His left hand was so badly shattered that two fingers had to be amputated. AND Dan Gibson has started training his race horses on the fair grounds. He has five in training and dopesters have it that Dan will set the pace for the best horses in this section.

Binghamton & Auburn Twp. – C. J. Lake and A. J. Reynolds, of Binghamton, are now operating a motor truck between Binghamton and Montrose, making three trips weekly. The young men do a freight and express business entirely, carrying no passengers. It is a great convenience to local people and should be liberally patronized. They are former Auburn township residents and have many friends in this section.

Fowler Hill, Auburn Twp. – We wish to state at this time that the item in last week’s paper, concerning the announcement of Miss Lizzie Hitchcock’s engagement, was false and not written by the regular correspondent. The writer of such was entirely out of their place to send in such an article to be printed unless they had good authority. Tending to other people’s affairs often times causes all the trouble we are looking for.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. – Myron Green has purchased a new trotter. He thinks he can now show some speed when the autos get out of his way.

Lanesboro – The people of this place are determined to stop the speeding of automobiles from the D & H station and other roads in the vicinity of that thriving little village and somebody will surely get the offenders if they persist in the practice.

Herrick Center – Henry Simpson and Mary Mumford were married at Carbondale on Saturday, May 1 and are living there for the present. Ward Mosholder, of Uniondale and Miss Ruth Tonkin, of Herrick, were married on Thursday, May 6th, at the parsonage, by Rev. R. H. Fisk. They will reside in Uniondale.

Lynn, Springville Twp. – On the evening of May 21, at the M. E. Church of this place, an entertainment by home talent will be given. Following the entertainment will be a social and free lunch at the hall. Admission to the entertainment will be one cent an inch for the number of inches of your waist measure. All come and enjoy the fun.

Montrose – Claude Graham and Miss Beatrice Henry, of South Montrose, came to Montrose to have the nuptial knot tied and with the firm resolve to have Rev. Gillespie tie it. They proceeded at once to the parsonage, where they were informed that the greatly desired parson was not at home, and therefore, unable to officiate at their marriage. Undaunted they inquired as to where the Rev. might be found, and learning he was at the Voss garage, went thereto straightway, where the ceremony was performed. Several auto mechanics, together with the proprietor of the garage, were among the spectators to the unusual event. Rev. Gillespie’s fame with young people, with matrimonial knots to be tied, quite unwittingly enhanced his fame by leaps and bounds. ALSO D. J. Donovan is excavating under part of the Tarbell House, on the Maple street side, to put in an up-to-date lunchroom. ALSO A miscreant broke into the parochial residence of St. Mary’s church and stole 8 gallons of sacramental wine, This is certainly a dastardly piece of business, for this wine is not only expensive (over $3 a gallon) but, owing to present laws, is difficult to procure, much red tape being necessary to obtain shipments. This wine contains a very small percentage of alcohol, around one percent—being very sweet and when taken in even small quantities, makes the person very ill.

Susquehanna – The absorbing question in this town of late has been the “walk-out” of the railroad men and its results. Both Port Jervis and Susquehanna were decided up-to-date not to return to work, consequently very little business is being done in either the east or west bound yards.

Springville – A cold, backward spring is delaying farmers with their work, and help is very hard to get. ALSO The show, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, was largely attended, people coming from miles away. Seating capacity was all taken up.

Hop Bottom – The Shakespeare Club met with Mrs. Geo. Finn last Friday afternoon. Dainty refreshments were served. After the usual work of the Club a pleasing musical program was given under the direction off Mrs. Cora Miller.

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 country. 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.

Gibson – Kenneth Craft and Miss Flossie May Wilmot were married at the Methodist parsonage on April 22, 1920. After dodging showers of confetti and several auto loads of friends, they finally outstripped the autos with their famous pacing mare and took the train at New Milford for parts known only to themselves.

Forest City – Another Civil War veteran, Joseph G. Wescott, answered the last roll call on April 26. He was born at Glenwood 75 years ago and about 50 years ago was united in marriage to Miss Hannah Tourje, of Glenwood. The family came to Forest City thirty-two years ago and continued their residence until seven years ago when they removed to a farm in Clifford township. Five children were born to them. For many years Mr. Wescott served as constable in Forest City and was a partner in the Clinton Falls Coal Company. Funeral will be held from the home of Mrs. Martin Wescott and interment will be made in the Tower Cemetery in Lenox Twp.

West Lenox – An old friend, Dave Hardy, of New Milford, was at church Sunday. He is one of our Civil War veterans and we are always glad to see him. ALSO Oscar Reynolds underwent an operation for appendicitis, April 14, at his home. He is gaining nicely.

Lake View, Jackson Twp. – Miles Tyler has a Cleveland tractor on trial. It will plow or pull out autoists. He has used it more for the latter.

Choconut Valley – Many from St. Joseph, Middletown, Little Meadows and S. Vestal, attended the box social held at Julia Curley’s school house, Wednesday evening last. Everyone reported a good time.

Keeney Pond, Auburn Twp. – The roads in this vicinity are in a horrible condition. It seems a pity, with such taxes, that we cannot have better roads. Even a “Tin Lizzie” should be insured before venturing out. ALSO The 1920 graduating class from Auburn High School consisted of Grace E. Galvin, Mildred R. Stevens, Elna Mae Pierson (valedictorian), and Richard S. Davis. Teachers were Prof. L. M. Payne and Miss Agnes E. Brotzman.

New Milford – The school board has retained the present corps of teachers for another year, at salaries ranging from $20 to $25 per month higher than this year. This action was taken because of the demand for competent teachers all over the country and the high salaries being offered. New Milford has never had a more successful school than this year, and it will be good news that there is to be the same efficient management.

Clifford – Frank Tennant, one of the best-known hotelmen of this section of the state, died on April 17, 1920. He was born in Gibson in1858, married Miss Nellie Spedding, of Clifford and was the father of two children. Mr. Tennant purchased the Clifford Hotel and made it into a popular resort, which reputation is still enjoyed with its present owner, Walter Spedding, brother of Mrs. Tennant. After the sale of the Clifford Hotel he purchased the Valley View Hotel at Foster (Hop Bottom), and several other hotels, the last being the Phinney Hotel at New Milford. Frank Tennant had a host of friends who will miss him and mourn because they can greet him no more. His remains were laid to rest in the family plot ion the new cemetery in Clifford.

A Recipe: Here is the recipe for the Salvation Army doughnut. If you do not think it is the best ever, ask any of the boys who were “over there.” This is the formula from which all the doughnuts for the men of the A. E. F. were made. There is something magic in it, for it worked wonders when used under worse conditions than exist in your kitchen. Here it is: 5 cups of flour; 2 cups of sugar; 5 teaspoonfuls of baking powder; 1 spoonful of salt; 2 eggs; ¾ cup of milk; 1 tablespoonful of lard. Knead and cut and drop in boiling lard. The Salvation Army lassies who made these doughnuts in France say that a happy smile, added to the doughnuts at the time of serving, makes them even more delightful. ALSO Remember the steam kettle—although up to its neck in hot water it continues to sing.

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Ararat – One disappearance of a child which did not prove to be a kidnapping case is related as follows: ‘Missing from his home in Binghamton since May 29th, twelve year old Frank Ellis was found at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Cheller, at Ararat. The boy was found by his two sisters, Teresa and Mary Ellis. They went from Binghamton to Scranton; the trail of the boy led to Starrucca and thence to Ararat, where he was found having the time of his life helping herd the cows, gather eggs and do the chores. He was delighted to see his sisters, but refused to return home with them. Too much fun here on the farm, he said. Every Saturday a boy from a neighboring farm plays with him and they have big times. The boy is to be allowed to remain at the Cheller home until fall. He had told the Cheller family he had permission to stay with them when he first arrived at the farm.”

Ogden, NY – Earl O. Nash and Miss Marian Jewett, both of Montrose, were united in marriage by Rev. L. D. Armlin, at Ogden, NY, Thursday, June 17, 1920. The bride is a daughter of Bailey Jewett, of East Bridgewater, and the groom a son of Mr. and M. W. W. Nash, of Montrose. They will reside in Binghamton where the groom has a responsible position with the New York Sales Co.

Jackson – Very properly adjusting himself to conditions made by the general use of the automobile and auto truck, W. E. Babcock has converted his wagon shop, which he has successfully conducted for a long time, into an auto repair shop and is meeting with much success, having specially fitted himself for this work. He is now putting in equipment for the charging and care of batteries. A garage at this point should prove a great convenience and should have a liberal patronage.

Montrose – In an article relating to the old Susquehanna County Jail, Henry Birchard relates a story about the site of the jail, before construction: “The present site of the jail, when the writer was a boy, was a big hole in the ground, resulting from stone quarrying. The boys used to consider it an ideal jumping off place in winter, after heavy snow falls. Starting from the north side, below the grounds of Samuel H. Sayre, they would plunge down into the hole, a depth of 30 to 40 feet. “Jo” Richards was the only boy in town who had the nerve to attempt the feat upon a sled, and he was looked upon as a hero by his companions.” ALSO Tom Moore in “Heartease” is playing at the C-Nic Theatre on Thursday, June 24. On Saturday, June 26, Norma Talmadge stars in “The Heart of Wetona.”

Middletown – J. F. Curley is one of the county’s large potato raisers. When asked if he would plant a large acreage this year, he replied that the shortage in farm help would naturally preclude a large potato crop. Mr. Curley suffers, like many others, from the inability to obtain farm help. ALSO Auburn defeated Middletown’s base ball team by a score of 16 to 4. Golden, Jones and Watson were the only ones to score for Middletown.

Baker’s Corners, Franklin Twp. – A party from Binghamton met with an automobile accident near Wm. Baldwin’s Sunday night, when the car turned turtle, throwing the occupants out. The ladies were seriously injured; the rest slightly injured, all being rendered unconscious for some time. They were carried to the home of Wm. Baldwin, where they were cared for until Dr. Preston arrived. At a later hour they were taken to Binghamton by Russell Sprout.

West Lenox – An excellent Children’s Day program was given at the church June 13. The little people did fine with songs and recitations. The pantomime of “Nearer Thy God to Thee” by Adalyn Brundage was fine; also the violin duet by Myra Empet and Howard Squires, also their violin music with the choir.

Susquehanna – Albert H. Falkenburg, vice-president of the First National Bank, was seriously stricken with paralysis while in a barber shop Saturday afternoon. His death occurred Wednesday.

Uniondale – On Wednesday, June 16th, a 3 p.m., Miss Ruth Lockwood and Daniel Howell, both of this place, were married at the home of the bride’s parents, on Darrow street. After a wedding diner they left for a trip to Niagara Falls.

Forest City – Several young lads were before Squire Decker Friday, charged with having broken into a railroad car on the O. & W. railroad and having taken therefrom goods valued at $10. They admitted their guilt. Each paid a fine of $2 and costs and also for the goods stolen. ALSO Lester Tonkin is nursing a broken thumb as a result of attempting to jump on a train. He wished to reach Forest City and that he might do so made two unsuccessful attempts to board a moving train. The third time he was thrown violently to the ground, and the train went on.

Clifford – Richard I. Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Davis, lost an eye as the result of an accident that befell him one day last week. He was employed by the Erie Railroad company at Susquehanna. He sat down on the tracks of the above company when a torpedo exploded. A fragment struck him in the eye. He was removed to a hospital at Port Jervis and later taken to New York city where specialists removed the injured member. He was accompanied by his father and Dr. H. W. Trimmer, his father-in-law, of South Gibson. Richard went through the battles of the World War unscathed.

Women Enter Political Arena: For a generation or two “The woman in Politics” has been a subject for humorists and wits—and some who are neither humorists nor wits. Suffrage jokes have been wore more threadbare than the famous “mother-in-law” chestnuts. But as the time surely draws nearer when the women of Pennsylvania shall exercise their right of suffrage, the women of the state are organizing so that they may be ready to intelligently exercise their new rights The women of the Republican party—or rather the Republican women—of Susquehanna County, met at Colonial Hall, Montrose, Tuesday afternoon and effected a county organization. It was well attended, and –quite harmonious. It was also most enthusiastic. When nominations were asked for the name Sue M. Strous, of Montrose, the only woman lawyer in the county, was put forward and she was elected by acclamation. The remaining officers were elected in turn without opposition. To make a point, “The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world,” but the feminine hand can rock the nation to its foundations, and arouse it to its noblest purpose if it will.

Jackson – Memorial Day services were held throughout Susquehanna County. In the town of Jackson, at 10:30, the Grand Army of the Republic, the Patriotic Order, Sons of America and others assembled in the Jackson Cemetery where the graves of the Civil War veterans were decorated. From there the two orders marched to the Methodist Episcopal Church, where the Memorial Day speech was delivered. Commander of Myron French Post, C. D. Washburn, presided. The following old soldiers were present: H. M. Benson, W. W. Larrabee, E. O. Perry, C. D. Washburn, Fred Jeffers, Rufus Barnes, Smith French, Edson Williams and M. E. Gates. Mrs. Oscar Stone, Mrs. Fletcher Brown and Mrs. Melvin Larrabee, widows of Civil War soldiers were preset. The Methodist Ladies Aid Society served an excellent dinner in the church parlors after the service. In the evening the Jackson Epworth League provided a most excellent and enjoyable home talent entertainment in the Odd Fellows hall.

Susquehanna – The graduating class of the high school will take a trip to Washington this month, following commencement.

Montrose – A very fine electric piano, with flute and mandolin attachments, adorns the Burns’ pharmacy, which will be a source of much pleasure to Mr. Burns’ ice cream and soda water patrons. ALSO The Warner-Gardner Post, of the American Legion, was presented last week a stand of colors by Dr. E. R. Gardner and N. C. Warner, for whose sons the Post is named. It is a beautiful stand of colors of the most expensive type. It was carried for the first time in the Memorial Day parade, Monday, and last week was on display in the Farmers Bank window.

Bridgewater Twp. - Breese & Norris, the local Delco light dealers, have taken contracts for installing lighting systems on the farms of A. E. Robinson, Bridgewater, and Edward Arnold, Fairdale; also water systems on the farms of George D. Robinson, South Montrose, and Francis R. Cope, Dimock.

St. Josephs – Miss Nellie Kane, a trained nurse of Scranton, is visiting her parents, here.

New Milford – A. Kahn, of Scranton, has opened a new meat market in the Inderlied Block, in this place.

Dimock – More cars are now running on the State road than wagons. ALSO The Free library is now open all hours of the day, where you can get a good book and paper to read.

Brooklyn – Miss Frances Ely, who teaches in Long Island, spent a short vacation at the home of her parents, here, recently.

Ararat – M. E. Taft, who has spent the past year in Tennessee, has returned and purchased a farm, and is glad to get back to his own old Pennsylvania. ALSO A box social for the benefit of the Ararat Band was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Scott on Saturday evening and was largely attended. A fine display of lunch boxes evidenced the interest taken by the ladies to make the social a success. One of the Band boys, having the knack of a good auctioneer, soon gained the liberal bidding off boxes from the men folk—both young and old. Ice cream was sold also and the proceeds soon rounded up over one hundred dollars. Success to the band.

Binghamton/Heart Lake/Montrose – George N. Cobb, a native of Montrose, a son of Zipron Cobb, died at his home in Binghamton, May 28, 1920. Deceased, while at his cottage, the “Cobb-Webb,” at Heart Lake, about two weeks ago, suffered a severe heart attack from which he failed to recover. Mr. Cobb learned the photographic business in Montrose and was one of Binghamton’s leading photographers for many years, retiring from business about 30 years ago.

Middletown Twp. – Mr. and Mrs. Francis Coleman, who were wedded here, came to “The Evergreens” in Montrose, where a wedding breakfast was served by the Misses O’Neill. The bride was Miss Alice Golden. The happy young couple were en route to New York, where they are spending their honeymoon.

Little Meadows – Mrs. R. H. Hillis attended the wedding of her niece, Miss Lena Foley, in New York City, to Francis Mahoney, formerly of Little Meadows. The bride was a former secretary to McGraw, the great ball player.

Birchardville – Miss Chadijah Dayton, of Syracuse, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Watson Dayton.

Harford – The Boy Scouts spent a delightful time at Blanding Lake on Saturday last with their scoutmaster. The boys waded, fished and had a general good time.

Rush – Miles LaRue fractured both bones in his arm cranking his father’s car. ALSO Those who attended the Decoration day exercises at Jersey Hill were: Asa Hickok, Silas Smith, Mrs. Etta Wilcox, Mrs. Martha Devine, Mrs. Susanna Harris and Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Edwards.

Fairdale – Quite a number from this place took in the circus at Binghamton on Friday last.

Lynn, Springville Twp. – The stereopticon views, lecture and ice cream social passed off very pleasantly last Saturday night. ALSO The people of this community turned out well on Thursday last and cleaned up the cemetery.

Thompson – Edwin E. Dow, formerly engaged as undertaker at this place for many years, passed away in Los Gatos, California on May 5, 1920. He left Thompson for California in 1876. He was born in Thompson in 1836, being in his 84th year at the time of death. He was married to Caroline Salsbury, at Mt. Pleasant, on May 11, 1856. He was a devoted member of the G. A. R., having served his country during the Civil War on a Mississippi gunboat. Mr. and Mrs. Dow lived in Texas and Nebraska before coming to Los Gatos. He was a locomotive engineer and conducted a blacksmith shop for many years. He was elected to the Assembly of California in 1891. Mr. Dow was a remarkable man, well preserved in body and mind with a jovial disposition which won the abiding friendship of all with whom he met.

Uniondale – George Bok backed off the siding near the Stillwater breaker. His machine started to buck and like a bucking mule could not be controlled. The occupants of the car escaped injury but the car was badly damaged. The ladies of the party were compelled to walk to their homes, a distance of several miles.

News Brief: The state constabulary will have a patrol of the newly organized motorcycle company on all the state highways. Speeding drivers will be surprised when they have a notice to appear before some justice to answer to a charge of reckless driving. The law calls for tail lights on all motor driven vehicles. This includes motorcycles. All trailers weighing 500 pounds or over must be registered and carry a license plate. Cars parked or standing at night must have tail light burning.

Franklin Forks – Gilbert H. Smith, our oldest native businessman, has sold his store property stock and good will to the Alliance Co. and will remove to a home on the Conklin road, near the site of the old beet sugar factory. This may mean little to the casual reader, but to a host of neighbors and friends it will cause a smarting pang of regret. “Gib” Smith numbers his friends by the score in this section, and our loss will be a distinct gain to New York State. He has been in business at the “Forks” for 44 years and with Mrs. Smith, will appreciate the change of scene and rest, which we know is due them.

Montrose – Daniel Searle drove a four-ton Packard army truck up from Harrisburg. The truck is one which has been allotted to this county for use in state road work and will be used entirely for carrying materials and doing highway construction work. Two bridges are to be erected in the eastern part of the county, one at Gelatt and the other near Lenox, and it will greatly assist in their more rapid construction. Mr. Searle says that from Harrisburg to Montrose he found the best stretch of road on the trip between Springville and Dimock. ALSO Carl Bullard has been visiting relatives in this vicinity. He holds the position of yardmaster for the Pennsylvania railroad in South Philadelphia.

Gibson – At a regular meeting of the Gibson Star Grange they ordered a Delco electric lighting plant to be installed in Grange hall. Ben C. Norris, of New Milford, the hustling agent of the company, was present and fully explained the Delco system.

Uniondale – It is said that a blacksmith is to locate here and is to occupy the shop near the bridge where A. M. Knapp was wont to pound the anvil. At present we are without a blacksmith and the coming of a good smithy will be hailed with great satisfaction.

Herrick Center - Roby Felter and Dorothy Fletcher graduated from the high school.

Thompson – At the meeting of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, held at Mrs. Corey’s, seventeen were present and luncheon was served by the ladies. The day was spent in quilting for Mrs. Corey, whose great ambition lies in piecing and quilting bed-quilts and who has become adept at the work. She was very grateful for the service rendered her and responded in a very feeling and appreciative manner.

Susquehanna – H. E. Wentworth and G. D. Benson have formed a partnership and taken over the Oakland garage here, conducted for a number of years by John W. Murphy. Both are experienced auto mechanics and will give their whole time to repairing and overhauling cars. A vulcanizing plant will be operated, Mr. Wentworth, being an expert in this line.

Forest City – Mining at the Clinton Falls tract will soon end. C. M. Truesdell, the surviving owner, intends to leave in a few days for other fields. Since the death of his partner, Jerry Wescott, he has been engaged in settling up the affairs of the firm.

Brooklyn – On Wednesday afternoon the telephone called for help from the men of our town to stop a fire, which had been started at T. A. Capron’s farm, a mile below town. Stuart Capron, his five-year old son, and a neighbor’s child, a year younger, had been playing with matches and set fire to some excelsior in a building which was used partly as an ice house and partly as a store room for tools and some lumber, which was intended to be used in building a new ice house. The fire had made some head way before it was discovered by Mr. Capron and the sparks, which fell on the roof of his house, threatened to destroy that, also, but thanks to the prompt aid of willing neighbors the fire was soon under control, and only the one building burned to the ground. Mr. Capron’s loss included a cultivator, a good sled and a quantity of lumber.

Binghamton and Montrose Railway – The announcement was made by R. W. Day, general manager of the Scranton, Binghamton and Montrose Railway, that next week a force of men will begin the work of extending the line from its present terminus to the Parlor City and that there is hope that the task will be finished by fall, so that transportation will be furnished the people of the towns immediately concerned, as reported in the Scranton Republican. It was stated that a high tension supply line will connect the Electric and Parlor cities, running “straight as the crow flies” from Tiffany Junction, east of Montrose, to Endicott, NY. When this line is completed the entire electric street railway system in Binghamton will be operated from the power plant in Dalton. This plant now sends power as far south as Providence and north as far as Tiffany Junction. When completed, the total length of the line over which power is furnished will be sixty-eight miles.

Brandt – Andrew Blank, Sr. died at his home Tuesday, May 4, age 86 years, 6 months. Mr. Blank was born in Germany; came to America when young, 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. Interment at the family plot at Brandt.

Thompson – Mrs. C. E. Layton had a narrow escape on her return from delivering mail; coming from Jackson, between A. P. Blackman’s and L. B. Whitney’s, she met a motorcycle at which her horse took flight and jumped to a bank on the side of the road and throwing her out. She sustained a few bruises, but fortunately no bones were broken. Some boys caught the horse and she started for home, but the horse still seemed unmanageable and she stopped at the nearest house and phoned for Mr. Layton to come for her, which he speedily did with his auto. George Belcher, who was with the motorcycle, drove the horse home.

Harford – We just heard that wedding bells have been ringing at North Harford, and guess we did not listen very closely, for we failed to hear them. Any way, Harry Smith and Miss Margaret Titus, also Stanley Carey and Miss Mildred Smith, were united in marriage. Congratulations.

News Brief: The President signed the Fuller pension bill granting minimum pensions of $50 a month to all Civil War veterans. The bill, it was estimated, would cost $69,000,000. In addition to pensions for all Civil War veterans, the bill grants new pensions or increases to their dependents.

Elkdale – Frank Halkyer, with the aid of three men, sawed 12 cords of wood in three hours. It was sawed by automobile power with the belt attachment fastened to the automobile.

Forest City – The Friends of Irish Freedom are to be congratulated on the success of the dance and entertainment held by them in the Municipal Hall. Merriment reigned supreme and that prince of entertainment Con McCool, of Wilkes-Barre, related humorous selections, followed by other speakers and entertainment. ALSO The latest fad is in wearing overalls. A number appeared on the streets Saturday, attired in denim. ALSO Forest City high school claims the [basketball] championship of the county. If Montrose high school disputes the claim they should arrange for a game at Forest City.

Lanesboro – George E, Pooler, a veteran of the Civil War, who mustered out in 1864 and immediately re-enlisted, died April 17, 1920, aged 75 years. Deceased was a constable and tax collector in Harmony township for 14 years and a candidate for sheriff and county commissioner. He was one of the most widely known citizens of the county.

Kingsley – While out for a walk Orrin Wagner killed 17 blacksnakes, the longest measuring 5 ft. 9 inches. The next day, P. M. Wilmarth, J. J. Wagner and son, Addison, went over the same place and killed five more. This is the largest number killed in this vicinity in so short a time. A snapshot was taken of them at Mr. Wagner’s.

Rush – The members of the graduating class are: Misses Kathryn Fry, Anna O’Connell, Evalyn Main, Evalyn Cavanaugh, Mildred Wootton, Lillian Warner and Messrs. Ralph Vaughn and James Curley.

Montrose – While men were engaged in excavating the cellar and tearing down the old wall for the new theatre below the postoffice building, they unearthed two diamond rings. One of them, found by Charles Sweet Sr., has a fine large diamond in it. How the rings happened to be there will be a mystery never explained, in all probability. The building on the site was the old Mulford store, one of the oldest in the town before it was burned some 12 or 14 years ago.

Harford – The funeral of Mrs. Julia Sweet was held from her home on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Osborne and other relatives from a distance were present. Mrs. Sweet was a woman of much charm and will be sadly missed.

West Lenox – Guy A. Empet, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelvin Empet, and Philena Tingley, youngest daughter of Mrs. Ella Tingley, were married April 10, 1920 at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. C. F. Rinker. Mr. Empet is one of our successful young farmers and a former scoutmaster. Mrs. Empet graduated at the Harford High School in the class of ’18, attended the Mansfield State Normal school and has taught five successful terms of school. They will reside in part of the house with his parents, Guy having rented his father’s farm.

Birchardville – Francis Rhinevault has gone to Binghamton, where he has employment with the Binghamton Street Railway Co.

Lawsville – Fred Bailey is moving to his farm at Windsor, NY. He has sold his farm in Lawsville to John Dillon, of Binghamton.

St. Josephs – A party of 12 telephone men, with headquarters in New York City, is working on the Bell telephone lines passing through this place. The business of the company is enlarging, requiring new cross-arms, and a number of extra wires.

Brooklyn – J. J. Austin, who has successfully conducted the Austin House for some years, gives notice that the hotel has been closed, but that meals will be furnished, if notice is given in advance. Scarcity of help makes this move necessary. The Austin House has been very popular with a large number of people, who will regret to learn that the business is to be terminated.

Springville – There are ten members in the graduating class: Abagail B. Haldeman, Mattie L. Johnson, Irene G. Giles, Theda R. Johnson, E. Alwildah Travis, Mary B. Smales, Mabel L. Comstock, Gladys A. Smales, Arthur L. Ainey and Leland E. Titman.

Ararat – A new Diamond Disc Victrola has been purchased by Mr. C. F. Stone and Allan Brooks has purchased a new Maxwell car.

Choconut/Rush – Bela Griffin, aged 89, who died April 13, 1920, was in some respects more than an ordinary man. He was born in Choconut, Nov. 30, 1831, and during his boyhood days lived on the West Choconut creek, a few miles from Friendsville, later moving with his parents, Isaac and Julia Griffin, to two miles south of the same village. He learned the blacksmith and wagonmaker’s trade and after marriage and the birth of three sons he purchased a farm in Rush. He answered his country’s call during the Civil War and was a private for nine months in Co. H, 177th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. Always a patriot he loved to meet the old soldiers in their gatherings. He was a temperance man, a loyal citizen, a fair businessman, a kind husband, loyal father and good friend.

Looking Back, by Henry Birchard. In his weekly column, relating the history of the Montrose Band, the author recorded many instances where the band was invited to play. One such was at an encampment of the Veteran’s Organization of Susquehanna County, held at the Montrose fair grounds. “Everything was harmonious until it came time for the “sham battle,” when the band was required to march between the battle lines. During the conflict the old vets became excited and were shooting, not only blank cartridges, but wooden ramrods. One of the ramrods, in rapid transit, buzzed over the head of yours truly, and if he had been a little more elongated would have been shot right through the collar button. The members of the band, many of whom were not carrying life insurance, objected to taking further chances in this short route to the burying ground. The vets had, apparently, forgotten that the Civil War was over and were imbued with the spirit of ’61, when they were fighting the “Johnnies.” The battle became fierce, and many left the grounds in affright. Many of these honored, battle-scarred veterans have passed on in answer to the last roll call, but their memories are kept fresh by a grateful people, and the flag for which they so nobly fought marks the “little green tents,” where they lie.”

South Gibson – The Sons of Veterans camp at this place will celebrate the Fourth of July this year by unfurling to the public one of the largest and oldest flags in Northeastern Pennsylvania. This mammoth flag was first raised at Smiley Flats in 1866 and has an interesting history. It is a relic well worth going miles to see. ALSO The 19th annual reunion of the Manzer family will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pickering on June 22. Please attend with well-filled baskets.

County Roads – Travelers coming in from Wilkes-Barre and Scranton report the dirt roads in this county, in the Gibson and Jackson district, as being in excellent condition. Glad to hear it. But these travelers evidently did not pass over the “alleged” road between Harford and New Milford. Speaking of roads, the stretch between Clifford and Dundaff is as smooth as a floor and from Dundaff to Forest City even better—said to be the best dirt road in the county. The road from Gelatt and Thompson, Jackson and South Gibson, is said to be in extraordinarily fine shape, as is the Harford and Kingsley road.

Springville – Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Stang, of Centermoreland, were calling old friends here on June 7th. Mr. Stang was called here to officiate at the funeral of the late Wm. Burdick. Mr. Burdick was an old resident. He and his brother, Abraham, had lived alone many years after the death of their parents. The brother has the sympathy of all in his bereavement.

Montrose – Carpenters, employed by Whipple Brothers, of Laceyville, contractors, have started work on Mr. Welliver’s new theatre building, the C-Nic. ALSO The aeroplane demonstration advertised to be held here last Saturday was prevented by an accident to the machine on Friday evening. The aviator was returning with a passenger from a trip to Wilkes-Barre and made a forced landing near the country club. The machine was damaged to such an extent that it could not be repaired in time to come to Montrose on Saturday.

Forest City – Forest City has ordered an automobile fire truck, at a cost of $9,450. It will be of 75 horse power and equipped with a pump capable of throwing 300 gallons of water a minute. It will also have a chemical apparatus, ladders, hose and the usual other equipment.

Harford – The Sunbeam Circle gave a fine entertainment in the M. E. church, Friday evening. The play, “The Borrowed Baby,” was very amusing. The entire program was given by twelve little girls. ALSO State Senator E. E. Jones, of this place, has been elected a trustee of Pennsylvania State College. His selection was made at a meeting of the State agricultural societies at State College, as a representative of the farming interests.

New Milford – Berry pickers wanted at the Smith Berry Farm, on New Milford road, between Heart Lake and New Milford. Would board a number of reliable, steady pickers. R.L. Smith. ALSO Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Vail, who were taking a wedding trip through New York State by motor, were unfortunate in being struck by a rapidly driven truck near Ithaca, both sustaining serious injuries. Mr. Vail has a broken knee-cap and Mrs. Vail (nee Elizabeth Grinnell), while suffering bruises, had no bones broken. She was able to return to New Milford on Sunday, but Mr. Vail is still in a hospital. It is believed he will be sufficiently recovered to return next Sunday. The rear wheel of the truck struck the front wheel of Mr. Vail’s car, throwing it against a telephone pole and wrecking it. That they were not killed, or more seriously injured, is considered miraculous. The driver of the truck assisted the injured young people.

Heart Lake – The Binghamton Dixie Jazz Orchestra will be at the Heart Lake Resort, Monday, July 5th. Dancing both afternoon and evening. AND Smith’s three piece orchestra will furnish music for the square dances. You all know them. Unexcelled in the county. At the Heart Lake celebration, July 5th.

Hallstead – William J Pike, who has been consul at St. Gall, Switzerland, since 1917, has lately been notified of his transferal to a new post which will be opened in Strassburg, France. He has also been promoted to the third grade in the consular service, which carries a salary of $5,000 a year. Mr. Pike will doubtless make a visit to his home here before taking up his new duties. He has been in the consular service for thirty-five years.

Ararat – Born to Mr. and Mrs. Austin Denney, on Sunday, May 30, 1920, a daughter—Reba May. ALSO Aleck Bryden, who enlisted in the Army three years ago and was stationed with a regiment guarding the Panama Canal, has been discharged from service and has returned home.

Thompson – Mrs. J. E. Blain has opened up an ice cream parlor at her rooms on East Jackson street, where she will serve to any and all, a variety of flavors in a neat, stylish and genteel manner, every day in the week but Mondays. She is desirous of your patronage and worthy of it. Call and be convinced of the excellent quality of her cream. ALSO Is there anyone in the United States that can give us any information as to the whereabouts of Mrs. Esther Pickering? If there is anyone that can tell us where she is or where she has been banished to by those who should be tenderly caring for her, they will confer a great favor upon her many friends in Thompson and adjoining towns by notifying them in this paper or addressing Box 125, Thompson, Pa. People in many places are inquiring about her and getting very determined to find out what has been done with her.

Uniondale – Henry Cross, of Carbondale, wishing to locate in a wide awake community, was here during the week to purchase a home, if possible. He looked at several properties and all looked good to him.

Senator Harding – Warren G. Harding, the Republican candidate for President is a direct descendant of early settlers in Wyoming county and has blood relations in Scranton and in Tunkhannock. He is related to F. E. Harding of Eatonville, near Tunkhannock and H. S. Harding, of Tunkhannock, is a cousin. Senator Harding’s ancestors were among the early settlers of the Wyoming valley and figured prominently in the stirring events of the early days.

Marriage Licenses: Walter Millard, Lawton and Dora Burchard, Rushville; Wm. Deloe Edwards and Georgianna Eaton, both of Susquehanna; Robert Kays and Vera Cole, both of Great Bend; Ray DeWitt Regan and Marian N. Curran, both of Susquehanna.

Gibson – An explosion of gasoline at the home of William DuVall [Davall], near South Gibson, Sunday morning, had tragic results. Mrs. DuVall died from results of injuries received and Mr. DuVall being painfully burned about the face and arms and their splendid home and contents destroyed. Wishing to hurry a coal fire, Mrs. DuVall added kindling wood; then, as she thought, sprinkled kerosene on the wood. But what she believed to be kerosene proved gasoline and then ignited flames causing the can in her hand to explode and setting her clothing on fire. The operator at the South Gibson telephone exchange, on hearing of the fire, immediately hastened to the nearby church and a hundred people were soon on the scene. Mr. DuVall is one of the townships most prosperous and highly esteemed farmers. His home was one of the finest in Gibson township, being situated at Kentuck, three miles from South Gibson.

Heart Lake – An opening dance will be held at Heart Lake resort, Monday evening, May 31st, commencing at 8:30 p.m. Music by a Binghamton orchestra. Come and enjoy yourself—the first out-of-door dance of the season.

Montrose – The interior of the Court House is being re-decorated by the Andrews Decorating Co., of Chicago. ALSO Every ex-service man is requested to meet in the American Legion room, Monday, May 31, at 1 o’clock, to participate in the Memorial Day exercises. If possible, please report in uniform, without a blouse, as blouses will not be worn. ALSO The Daughters of Veterans wish to urge the children of the town to gather flowers for the Memorial Day bouquets. They should be left at firemen’s hall, Saturday, before 3 o’clock.

Hallstead – The noted castle at the foot of Mount Mianotonoime [Manotonome] has been taken down and drawn away. It is the intention of the purchaser to erect several bungalows along the river for which there is a good demand when the road is in fit condition for automobile travel. With good roads and all the beautiful scenery this locality can boast of, there is no reason why many people from Binghamton, Scranton, Philadelphia or New York City cannot be attracted here.

Springville – Mr. and Mrs. Philip Conrad are entertaining their two sons and wives, of Newark, NJ. They are planting the garden and helping their parents in numerous ways. Mr. Conrad is improving very slowly and has had to give up his shop down town. A calamity to him and the people, too, for now we will be obliged to seek a shoemaker out of town.

Oakland – Miss Katherine Florence was robbed of $5 by a daring purse-snatcher one evening last week. Miss Florence was on her way home and to make a short cut started through an alley, the man following her. He made a run, snatched her handbag and darted away. It was all over so quickly that Miss Florence hardly realized what was taking place. The next morning the stripped handbag was found in a dooryard. Miss Florence is unable to describe the man, but believes that he followed her for considerable distance.

East Rush – On account of the nature of our superintendent’s symptoms of diphtheria, there was no Sunday school last Sabbath at this place.

Auburn Four Corners – Levi Warner, a respected citizen of this place, died at his home on Wednesday, May 19, 1920, with pneumonia, following an illness of influenza He was 74 years of age on the day of his death. Mr. Warner was a veteran of the Civil War. His wife and several children survive him.

Harford – Mrs. M. C. Richardson and Mrs. Fred Merritt entertained the Book Club on Friday. Several of the gentlemen came with their hoes and planted Mrs. Richardson’s garden.

From the Tunkhannock New Age: The Northeastern Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Company has ordered a drilling outfit, including engine, derrick, drills, pipes, casings and blacksmith forge and tools, at a cost of about $8,000, and will commence drilling near Lovelton as soon as the outfit arrives and can be set up. Experts from the oil territories are keeping tabs on developments here, and it is expected that there will be interesting news before snow flies. It surely is to be hoped that oil or gas in paying quantity will be found there because the increasing demand and decreasing supply is sending the price of gasoline farther skyward.

Death of Hon. James T. DuBois. One of he best known and most admired men of this county died in Dr. Cowles Private Hospital, New York City, due to bronchial pneumonia. The Hallstead resident was U. S. Minister to several countries and was held in high esteem as an editor, author and lecturer. Mr. DuBois was born in Great Bend, April 17, 1851. His parents were Joseph and Emroy (Taylor) DuBois, early residents of Great Bend, as was his paternal grandparent, Abraham DuBois. Besides his diplomatic career he was editor of The National Republican in Washington, D. C. and in later years engaged in writing the life of Galusha A. Grow, a life-long friend. [Much more information on the life of Mr. DuBois may be found in the Independent Republican, May 28, 1920.]

Almost 100 Years Old: Anna Very, 99, was born on May 26, 1920 to William and Lena Overfield, and passed away on April 24, 2020. Anna was almost 100 years old. Her goal was to celebrate her 100th birthday but, sadly, that goal was missed by a month. Family, friends and former neighbors eagerly awaited that milestone. Because of the Corona Virus none of us could properly mourn her passing, but perhaps this small tribute to a life well lived will tell you about Anna [Ann]. She had a sharp mind and memory, a great sense of humor and an ever-present smile. She resided at Montrose Square and lived an independent life. She was waiting for the spring crop of rhubarb to bake her favorite recipe. Road trips with Ann w  a history lesson of who lived where and when in Bridgewater and Auburn Twp. While living on Jessup Street with her late husband, Asa, both took delight in watching the ongoing feud between groundhogs and our garden. They were champion blueberry pickers for the Festival and oh, those cinnamon buns and mints. Their dining room was referred to as “puzzle town” with 500 to 1000 piece puzzles shared with neighbors and friends. There are so many more stories and memories of Ann and we will celebrate her life of almost 100 years on May 26, 2020, perhaps with her rhubarb coffee cake.

Liberty Twp. – M. T. Dillon’s father, John, for several years a resident of Franklin Forks, and for the past three years of Binghamton, has moved to a farm in Liberty. He is being cordially welcomed back to his native county.

Montrose – “Clean-up Week” will be next week and will be in charge of the Board of Health. The days for gathering up of rubbish, etc., that is set out to the curb, will be Monday and Tuesday, May 10th and 11th, and a charge of 25 cents a barrel, or less than a barrel, will be made and is to be paid to the driver to cover the expense of teams, etc. Have your rubbish in receptacles that you do not wish returned, if possible.

Elk Lake – Edgar E. Stevens, for many years a merchant and postmaster at this place, died suddenly Friday, April 30, 1920. He was a son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Stevens and had always resided in the vicinity of Elk Lake, where he was born 52 years ago. About 8 years ago he married Miss Edith Risley, who survives him with son Asa and daughter, Marion. ALSO William D. Boyer, of Scranton, has purchased Mrs. Mary T. Stewart’s cottage, including garage, bath house, ice house, etc., the cottage being modernly equipped, a fine cottage at a charming spot.

Dimock – B. E. and T. J. Cokely, 7th Avenue, Scranton, have one of the largest and most complete seed houses in northeastern Pennsylvania. They are natives of Dimock and their success is most gratifying to their many friends and admirers in Susquehanna County.

Harford – Mr. and Mrs. Sophia soon expect their daughter, Louise Alexander and four children, to arrive from Butte, Montana for the summer.

Lynn, Springville Twp. – John R. Lathrop, of Springville, has purchased the stock and good will of goods in F. S, Greenwood’s store and will take possession of the same on Monday of this week. ALSO Eli H. Noble, formerly of Springville, died at his home in West Pittston, April 29th. He was a veteran of the Civil War and uncle of J. M. Noble, of Montrose.

Forest City – John Shaggy, Andrew Wargo, Charles Zahorra, John Koplavka and Mike Ko?nik, spent the weekend in Endicott and Johnson City. On Saturday Wargo and Koplavka played with the Endicott-Johnson City baseball team. Wargo was on the mound and showed what the miners can do. He had a number of strike-outs to his credit. ALSO A salesman for the Forest City News knocked at the door of a home located in the county. The lady of the house opened the door slightly in answer to his knock. He asked if she would like to take the News. No response. I repeated the request when she replied “No stand.” This in her own language. I again repeated in an effort to be understood. The quick response came. “You get out of here or I will kick you.” I immediately lifted my hat, said goodbye and hurried to the street.

Herrick Center – Henry Simpson and Mary Mumford were married at Carbondale, Saturday. Congratulations.

Uniondale – Ralph Bunnell is figuring on making extensive improvements this summer on his farm in Herrick township. He will move a large barn and erect a new house. Harry Coleman, Mr. Webster and Kenneth Cable are now moving the barn. ALSO Our enterprising Ford automobile agents, Douglas & Yale, are on the job every minute and so far this season have made eighteen sales.

Fairdale – Ward Taylor, of Taylor Hollow school, and Claud Valentine, of Tyler school, passed the entrance examinations at Montrose High school. [When no high school existed in a nearby township, students could apply to Montrose where they boarded with families in the town.]

Susquehanna – The local yardmen are still out. They are not taking for granted all the reports from the city papers and appear to be satisfied that matters will finally be adjusted in a satisfactory manner [regarding the strike]. No switching is being done in the local yards of any amount, the trains being classified elsewhere. Twenty more “new men” were brought here last Saturday evening and are being quartered at the depot.

Hop Bottom – A play entitled “The Sweet Girl Graduates” will be given by the students of the Hopbottom High school on Friday evening, May 7th, in the lower part of the Masonic hall. Everybody come and enjoy a good laugh. ALSO Commencement exercises of the high school were held April 30 in the Universalist church. There were six graduates in the class of 1920, namely Clara Rose, Harriet Bennett, John McNulty, John Maher, Rupert Conrad and Vincent McAloon.

Fairdale – The many friends of Dayton Brotzman gathered at the hall last week and gave him a surprise party. After an enjoyable evening all returned to their homes wishing him every success in his new undertaking. Dayton started for Buffalo the next day, where he will work for G. H. Wicks in his store.

Kingsley – Mrs. Arthur Wilmarth, Mrs. Flora Decker, Misses Edna Decker, Florence Wilmarth, Margaret DeLere, Helen Suer and George Oakley are working in the silk mill at Alford.

Franklin Twp. – Charles Palmer recently shipped five cows and a bull from his herd of purebred Ayrshires to the “Soapstone Farm,” Philadelphia. He has also an order from Sunbury, Pa., for six heifers, which has been held up on account of the congested conditions of the railroads. Mr. Palmer’s fame as a breeder of fine Ayrshire stock is constantly reaching out beyond the local confines.

Alford – Miss Katie Conroy closed a very successful term of school here on Tuesday last. She has taught here for the last three years and we all hope that she will return next year.

Thompson – Mr. and Mrs. C. Z. Pickering, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Mead, Mrs. Nellie Messenger and the Mesdames Eva Brown, Kate Brown and Gertrude Brown, have all returned from Daytona Beach, Florida, where they have spent a most delightful winter and are anticipating much in the prospect of a return trip the coming winter.

Marriage Licenses: Henry Simpson, Herrick and Mary Mumford, Herrick Center; Claude Graham and Beatrice Henry, both of South Montrose; Geo. L. Clark, New Milford and Lydia Bradford, New Milford Twp.; Ward Edw. Mosholder and Ruth Naomi Tonkin, both of Uniondale.

Thompson – A paper will be circulated in the near future for subscriptions to move the M. E. church from its present location to the Lewis lot on the corner of Jackson and Main streets. We have $4000 in sight providing an equal amount can be raised to meet it. Let us all be as liberal with our subscription as possible. The ladies aid has pledged $1000 so we have only three more to go.

Silver Lake – Major Lambom, of Camp Red Cloud, talked with the Montrose Chamber of Commerce and there is a good chance it could secure all the camp’s business by assuring the Camp of co-operation along several lines, most important of which is the improvement of the road to Silver Lake, including Prospect street in Montrose.

Forest Lake – J. J. Kane is a recent purchaser of a May-Tag Power Washing Machine, the latest out, from agent E.D. Snyder, of Brooklyn. Mr. Kane is not only saving drudgery by his purchase, but has taken the necessary step to banish the proverbial “Blue Monday” from his home. Mrs. Kane is to be congratulated both on having such fine, modern equipment for her home, and on having such a considerate husband.

Lynn – The Odd Fellows are taking turns in sitting up nights with Len Welch. Len is very low at the present time, due to a stroke of paralysis.

Forest City – Charles Schessler, the youth who made a hit as the hurler for the Soldier and Sailor’s team against the Independents here last fall, is being tried out by the Springfield, Mass., team of the New England league. His friends predict that he will make good. If he falls by the wayside he will return to Forest City and line up with the Soldier and Sailors, who are practically without a hurler. Schessler is but 19 years of age and possesses a wonderful delivery for a youngster.

Harford – Thomas Gillespie has a hen that lays Easter eggs. If you do not believe it, just look at the eggs on display in R. R. Andrews’ store, here.

New Milford – Frank T. Wellman has sold his farm and will make his home with his daughter, in Binghamton. Mr. Wellman was born in the old farm house, eighty years ago last December, and with the exception of two years spent in the service of his country during the Civil War, he has spent his entire life on the farm.

Brooklyn – Herman H. Otto and Miss Edna Ely, both of this place, were married by Dr. Clark, of the Myrtle Street church Scranton, April 5, 1920. The groom has been prominently identified with the Dairymen’s League and the bride has been the obliging clerk in the Brooklyn post office.

Dimock – James Gavitt, an aged veteran of the Civil War, is very feeble at his home here. He is attended by Dr. Lathrop, of Springville. ALSO Remember, when your harness and footwear need repairing, take them to the shop of J. F. Wanick, on the corner, where he is busy from early morning till late at night.

Herrick Twp. – Mrs. John Smith, whose husband is superintendent of the Forest City poor farm, died at her home, yesterday, at noon. Her remains will be taken to Silver Beach, NY where funeral services will be held.

Franklin Forks – Everett Lee, the boy preacher, of Chenango Street Church, Binghamton, will preach at Franklin Forks and Franklin Hill, next Sunday. While Master Everitt is but 13 years of age, he is nevertheless, a very enthusiastic church worker. A special invitation is extended to all the boys and girls to be present.

Montrose – Stephen A. Dawley passed away following an operation in Scranton. He was born in Liberty township in 1853 and died April 8, 1920. He was a solid, reliable man, of an independent nature, and Montrose has lost a useful mechanic, the deceased being the last in his line of the old-time wagon makers. One of his early employers, the late D. D. Lathrop, on writing him a letter of instruction, admonished him to “always use straight timber for his whiffletrees and wagon poles,” and this quality of dependability has remained with him through life. ALSO A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. David Stilson, at their home, April 9. The new arrival has been named Charlotte Margaret Stilson.

Susquehanna – Many from this place were at the county seat last week on legal business. The matter of the street paving called quite a number, among them being Attys. Skinner and Doherty.

Ainey, Lathrop Twp. – Last Saturday afternoon friends, to the number of 17, gathered at the home of Frank W. Taylor and the men with teams went to the woods and cut poles and drew them to the house, where 10 cords of wood were cut. Mr. Taylor and family say that they cannot find words to express their thanks. All called to speak a word of cheer to Jack.

Auburn Twp. – A number in this place are holding church services at their homes. The Easter service was held at the home of Mrs. Clara Warner. [Due to the condition of roads after several snow storms.]

Stevens Point – Fire was discovered in the house of Mrs. Jennie Shellman, Mrs. Shellman not being home at the time. Call was made by telephone for help and neighbors responded at once but nothing could be saved as the house was all on fire on the inside. It is a mystery how it started, there being no fire left in the stoves.

Uniondale – Our schools close on April 30. Class night will be held in the Presbyterian Church on that evening. The valedictorian will be Beulah Deming and Florence Williams will deliver the salutatory. The other graduates are Michael Chomyszah, Leona Burdick, Frances Boulter, Elizabeth Tuttle and Marian Rounds.

News Briefs: The strike of the switchmen and firemen on some of the railroads, which has been done without sanction of their officers, has tied up the freight and express shipments on some railroads. For those of you who need information on what lines are still shipping see the Independent Republican, April 16, 1920. ALSO Gov. Sproul has designated April 16 and 23 as Arbor Days, and suggested that in observing these days, that trees be planted in memory of soldier dead.

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