Montrose –The death of William Spence occurred suddenly on May 3, 1919, at the home where he had long resided. The funeral services were held from the home and at [AME] Zion church, of which he had long been a faithful member. The bearers were Walter Thompson, George Cruser, Jesse Thompson, Luther Smith, Archie Berg and Bruce Cuff. The deceased was born at Snow Hill, Maryland, on Jan. 11, 1831, coming to this place following the Civil War, after his freedom from slavery occurred. He was married to Sarah Thomas, of Montrose, on Sept. 6, 1871, she preceding him in death by several years. Nine children were born to them, two of which survive, Mrs. Daniel Wilson and Isaiah Spence. Noted for his faithfulness to duty, he was a valued employee of Sayre Bros., W. G. Parke and the late James D. Smilie for many years. He was a deeply religious man and gifted in prayer, and had served Zion church well for many years. ALSO A complaint was made at the Borough Council meeting that there was speeding on Grow Avenue, which was discussed at length by the Council and drastic steps will be taken by the Boro authorities to arrest and prosecute drivers who ignore the speed limit.

Hop Bottom – Pupils of the Primary Dept. of the school, who were perfect in attendance during the seventh month, were as follows: Ralph Rettberg, Leo Serino, Tony Serino, Arnold Glass, Milo Tiffany, Harold Roberts, Clyde Cook, Edwin Scott, Charles Millard, David West, Albert Churchill, Roberta Roberts, Marian Yeomans, Janette Grabiele, Mayme Titus, Virginia Filan.

Silver Lake - Hon. and Mrs. Henry Rose leave this week to spend the summer on the old homestead farm, on the shores of Silver Lake, sharing the house occupied by Carmalt C. Rose, their brother, whose wife, a former Montrose girl, who will be remembered as Miss French Hill, is obliged to remain in the south, owing to poor health.

Harford – Howard Mead spent the weekend with his grandmother, Mrs. H.E. Baxter. Howard is one of Susquehanna county’s bravest and best sons. He entered the service Sept. 15, 1917, and was honorably discharged April 10, serving 19 months, 13 of which were spent overseas He was a member of the 301st Heavy Tank Battalion, whose casualties in one battle at the Hindenburg line were 60% of the men engaged, with a loss of 37 out of 48 tanks.

South Gibson – Mrs. Frank F. Resseguie died at her home here, April 28, 1919. Deceased was a well-known lady in the eastern part of the county and her death came as a shock to a wide circle of friends, who loved her for her character and womanly nature. Besides her husband she is survived by six children, the youngest of whom was but three days old.

Gibson – My wife, Abbie, having left my home without just cause or provocation, I hereby notify all persons not to trust or harbor her at my expense. Clarence Kelley

Thompson – The popular drama, “What happened to Braggs,” will be given by Thompson high school next Friday evening, May 9, in Odd Fellows hall, in Jackson. All who wish an enjoyable diversion, “Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag” [and] attend the drama next Friday night and you will “smile” all the evening.

Forest City – Unwelcome visitors were at the homes of all the Catholic clergy. Their object was robbery. In two instances they were foiled. Rev. M.F. Manley, pastorr of St. Agnes, was aroused from his slumbers, hastily dressed and proceeded to investigate. An open window in the pantry was noticed and the flower pots thrust from their places. The sound of retreating footsteps was heard as Father Manley arrived. Footprints revealed four men. Windows were found open at St. Joseph’s but nothing was taken. At Sacred Heart rectory Rev. Roman Wandolowski’s office was rifled but nothing taken, but in another room many articles belonging to the pastor were found missing. A haul was made at St. Anthony’s rectory where over $100 in money and two valuable gold watches were taken.

The Circus Comes to Town: Walter L. Main’s circus arrived in Montrose, coming from Pittston. The show travelled over the Lehigh Valley Railroad, coming in two sections. Despite the rain there were large crowds at both the afternoon and evening performances. The show has always had a good reputation from the days it traveled to Montrose by wagon, nearly 25 years ago, and it sustained its reputation for a clean, sparkling aggregation of acrobats, jugglers, riders, etc., while the trained animals and menagerie were also excellent. On Drinker street, in the morning, several heavy vans got mired and the herd of elephants was called into effective use, the huge pachyderms gently resting their heads against the vans and pushed them out of the ditches, while the straining teams of eight and ten horses pulled the vehicles out. Owing to weather conditions there was no noon parade, but all who attended the shows said they “got their money’s worth.”

News Briefs: Missouri and Tennessee, two Democratic states, have joined the suffrage column. Missouri extends the ballot to women in Presidential elections and Tennessee in Presidential and municipal elections. They add thirty electors to the 259 already in the suffrage column. ALSO More than 100 towns and cities with a population of 2,500 or more have established citizenship classes in public schools for the teaching of the principles of Americanism. This is a part of the Americanization program of the Department of Labor. Aside from 200,000 naturalized through military service, the number of persons naturalized last year was twice as great as in any preceding year.

*In the 100 Years column, April 18, 1919, a mention was made of an airplane flying under automatic control. A question was asked about the airplane and information was found that “automatic control” was actually autopilot, invented by Lawrence Sperry in 1914. You can read more about this, on line, either by searching autopilot or Lawrence Sperry. Sperry’s father, Elmer Ambrose Sperry, invented the gyroscope and was known as the father of modern navigation technology.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, May 8, 1819.

*SPLENDID EDITION OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. In answer to letters from various parts of the Union, we would state that the Plate is now in the hands of the last Engraver, and the Proprietor has the strongest assurances that copies will be ready for delivery before the next Anniversary of American Independence. Care shall be taken to forward them to our Agents with all possible diligence. We want respectable active Agents in many of the Cities and States, to collect Subscribers, deliver the Prints and promptly forward the money.—Letters post-paid, addressed to John Binns, Philadelphia, shall be speedily answered. It is requested that in the letter be stated what district the person applying would wish to engage to supply. We have expended so much money on this publication, that we can give no credit. The money must be paid on delivery of the print.   D. Press

*Thirty Dollars Reward, Will be given for the apprehension of SETH JUDSON, ANDREW DANY AND AMATUS DEANS, if delivered to the jail of Susquehanna County. –Said persons broke the jail of Susquehanna County on the evening of the 10th inst. Judson is about 5 feet 9 inches high, heavy beard, dark eyes and is a guilty looking wretch; he was confined for an attempt to murder, and is about 23 years old. Dany is about 6 feet high, and carries the stamp of a villain in his countenance; he is addicted to telling large stories and boasts much of his courage and strength—he was confined for larceny, and is about 25 years old. Deans is about 17 years old, light complexion, about 5 feet 9 inches in height, walks with an Indian gait, and has a thievish countenance.—The above reward will be given for the delivery of the whole to the jail aforesaid, or ten dollars for either of them. J. CLARK, Jailor. Montrose, April 3, 1819.

Friendsville – Orange A. Baldwin died at his home near here on April 15, 1919, after a prolonged illness of heart trouble. Mr. Baldwin was one of the best known and most highly respected farmers of that section. His age was 75 years. His widow and three daughters survive: Mrs. A. B. Cole, Montrose; Mrs. Geo. Bennett, Rushville, and Miss Juliette Baldwin, at home. The funeral will be held in the Baptist church at Birchardville with interment in the cemetery at that place. Mr. Baldwin was a Civil War veteran, serving in Co. H, 143rd Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers.

Harford – Miss Gertrude Powers, of Lenox, and Merritt Payne, of the township, were united in marriage on Wednesday evening, April 2, at the home of the bride, by Rev. Rinker. ALSO Dandelions and horse radish is the treat now.

Clifford – The Rev. Harold Strathern is holding evangelistic meetings in the Baptist church. Cottage prayer meetings are being held and on Friday evening his subject will be: “The Greatest Sin in Clifford.” Saturday evening there will be a concert by local talent.

Susquehanna – The Hotel Oakland, at the corner of Main street and Erie avenue, is to be remodeled and converted into a theatre. The work is to be done as soon as possible and Landlord McGinty says that when the country goes “dry” July 1, he expects the Oakland Theatre will quickly take the place of what is now the Hotel Oakland.

Forest City – Another Forest City soldier has been cited as one of the real heroes of the great war. Sergeant Hugh Johnston has received from the War department, a Distinguished Service Cross. The department makes the following report: “Sergeant Hugh Johnston, Company D, 325th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near S. Juvin, France, on October 11, 1918. Voluntarily leaving shelter, Sergeant Johnston crawled out into the open under heavy enemy fire to the aid of a wounded soldier. While administering first aid to the latter, he was himself wounded, but he nevertheless attempted to carry his comrade to safety, and in so doing he received a second wound.” He has returned to this country and is in a hospital recovering from his wounds.

Montrose – Plans are being made for a meeting at the library on Friday evening, April 25, for the purpose of organizing a humane society. All interested are urged to show their interest by attending this meeting. Well informed speakers will present the objects and purposes of the work. ALSO Next Wednesday evening Montrose Hose and Chemical Co., No. 2, will conduct one of its famous suppers, which will be followed by a dance. Supper will be served in Colonial Hall and such preparations have been made that it will be the usual “rousing success.” This company, for fifty years, has aided on many occasions in subduing flames that threatened to bring wide-spread disaster and the gratefulness of the community has often been shown in these annual suppers, when all contributed food and money to their aid, knowing full well that in the strength of the company depends the protection of their homes and property. The supper will cost 50 cents a plate, and the good, old-fashioned chicken pie will form one of the principal entrees. The dance music will be by Beuckmann’s orchestra of three pieces. Tickets, $1, plus war tax.

Kingsley – Mrs. Jennie L. Tiffany has just recently received from the D.L.&W. Railroad Co., a check for $3,147.79, in full payment of her claim against the company for damages done to her lands, and which case has been in litigation in our courts for some time. J. M. Kelly was Mrs. Tiffany’s attorney in the trial of the suit.

Franklin Hill – The farm house on the William Clifford farm was burned Sunday morning of last week. The previous afternoon Stephen Davey, of Hallstead, had moved to the farm and built a fire in the kitchen stove. The chimney burned out in the afternoon, but it was thought all danger of fire was over. A smoldering ember doubtless started the conflagration. Most of the household goods were removed before the fire gained to a great headway.

Uniondale – Last night a reception was tendered the young men who have returned from the service. Those who saw service overseas were: Erwin Potter, Bennie Westgate, Robert Spencer, Harry Payne, and Prof. Clarence Phillips and Archie Swingle, who were in the camps.

Birchardville – We are very glad to welcome Dr. and Mrs. Newman in our midst, as this community was in great need of a good physician.

Gibson – Nearly 50 relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Estabrook gathered at their home on Monday afternoon to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. The bride appeared in a dress she had worn 50 years ago. This aged couple has lived in this community all their lives. Dainty refreshments were served. Mr. Philander Tiffany voiced the sentiments of all present in a few well-chosen words of esteem and good wishes.

New Milford – Williams Bros., of New Milford, will hold a big Holstein sale on April 30, at the Lewis House barn.

Thompson – The drama, “What Happened to Braggs,” given by students of Thompson High School, on Friday night, was a decided success, nearly 250 attending and none went away feeling that they were not justified in coming. Net proceeds of $46.93 were realized. Those who had roles were: Clinton Lewis, Raymond Leach, Willard Callendar, Helen Craft, Rexford Gulley, Marian Smith, and Clyde Crosier.

East Rush – Earl Robertson and Glenn Quick went fishing over to White’s pond, one night last week, and hauled in about 50 bullheads.

Silver Lake - A number of young people were entertained at J. M. Murphy’s, Friday evening, in honor of Privates Charles Bone and Edward Howard, who have just recently returned from overseas.

News Brief: Under automatic control, an air plane capable of carrying a heavy load and without any human being aboard to guide it, has made a trip of more than 100 miles and landed within a very short distance of the point it was sent to reach. The invention of the automatic control, which has been kept secret until now, was mentioned by Newton D. Baker, secretary of war, in a speech at Fort Worth, Texas, while he and General Peyton C. March, chief of staff of the United States army, were in Fort Worth to inspect Camp Bowie.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, April 17, 1819.

*ACADEMY. Public notice is hereby given, that the Susquehanna Academy, in the village of Montrose, is now open for the reception of schollars from abroad. The Trustees having completed the building for the accommodation of a number of schools, and having obtained a competent number of good teachers, the principal of whom is Wm. Jessup, a graduate of Yale College, flatter themselves that from the healthy situation of the village, the moderate price of board and tuition, and the attention that will be paid to the morals of those young Ladies and Gentleman whose education shall be entrusted to this Seminary, that it will receive a liberal patronage from an enlightened and an intelligent public. The price of tuition for the higher branches of the Mathematicks and the learned languages 4 dls. Per quarter—for English Grammar and Geography 3 dols. Do. For reading, writing & common arithmetic 2 dls. Do. And for reading and spelling $1.50 ct. By order of the President, J. W. Raynsford, Secretary.

Daylight Savings Time-100 Years Ago. At 2 o’clock Sunday morning we turn our clocks ahead an hour. The daylight saving system goes into effect on the last Sunday of March, and on the last Sunday in October we turn the clock back again. While there has been some opposition to the law, especially from the farming people, it has resulted in saving thousands of tons of coal otherwise used in producing light and heat. The farmer contends that it makes him get up before daylight during the early summer and autumn months, that hay and grain cut early in the morning is wet with dew and cannot be cut until late in the morning, thus shortening his working day, and that the additional daylight in the evening does not aid him, as hired help refuse to work such long hours. Designate one person in the family to attend to the time-fixing. Where two or more set the clock ahead an hour, it is bound to result in confusion the morning after.

Montrose – The borough council is taking notice of the speeding of automobiles on the streets of the town, especially on the paved streets. Speed limits are broken almost hourly, every day in the week. Arrests will be made where offenders fail to heed this warning. ALSO  B. B. Freeman is serving his 54th year in the junk business. His business career was begun at the age of 13 years.

LeRaysville – An association of business men and citizens has been organized to promote the building of the connecting State highway between Towanda and Montrose by way of Rome and LeRaysville. It is claimed this route is six miles shorter. As it is laid out under the Sproul bill it goes via Wyalusing, Camptown and Lawton.

South Auburn – The aeroplane which passed over South Auburn last week was seen by a number of our inhabitants. Many heard it, but failed to look up. At Jersey Hill the patrons of the creamery succeeded in getting their ice house nearly full of a fair quality of ice by cutting it in the night and hauling early in the morning from the Reynolds pond below Auburn Center.

Springville – Immediately following the burning of the house of A.E. Comstock last week, papers were started to raise help for the stricken family, as nearly everything in the house was lost owing to the rapidity of the fire. Something like $400 was raised beside quantities of furniture, bedding, fruit, potatoes and clothing. The Red Cross bought and made bed linen and other things. To replace the house lost by fire last week, A.E. Comstock has bought the Green Grove School house and is moving it to his place. A large force of men volunteered to assist and the building will soon be placed on the foundation.

South Gibson – G.G. McNamara has again decided to embark in the mercantile business and has a well-stocked and attractive store in the Manning building. This makes four general stores in our town.

Middletown – Friends learned of the death of Pvt. Daniel O’Connell, which occurred in a field hospital in France. He succumbed to an attack of pneumonia. The deceased was 23 years of age. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted in the navy and after one year he was transferred to the land forces and went to France, becoming a nurse in a field hospital. He had lived with Mr. and Mrs. Martin Golden since a child and was held in affectionate esteem by them. A sister, Anna, also lives with the Golden family and is a student of the Rush high school. He was a faithful member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at Middletown.

Susquehanna – The Erie yards at this place are to be further improved during the summer, being widened at Exchange street to accommodate more tracks. Also the change means quite a saving, as it will eliminate the necessity of engines going to the west end of the yards and backing into the new terminal. The Exchange street culvert will have to be widened about 40 feet to place these new tracks.

Lynn, Springville Twp. – Charles L. Sheldon, who came to Lynn with his family from Starbuck, Manitoba, has bought the property at Lynn, formerly owned by his grandfather, Abram Luce, and is preparing to take possession of it. B.O. Sheldon is a brother.

Harford – U.B. Lott has charge of a fine A & P Store, in this village, and is ready to wait on customers. The store is in a part of A. H. Mead’s tin shop, and we wish Mr. Lott all kinds of success in the grocery business.

Brooklyn – Lucy Garland Sterling, born 1832, daughter of Thomas and Judith (Tewksbury) Garland, and wife of Geo. W. Sterling (married June 1850), died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.S. Eldridge on March 16. Her father was postmaster at Brooklyn from 1821 to 1824 and for many years was the leading tailor in Brooklyn. Mr. and Mrs. Sterling began housekeeping on the farm now owned by E.F. Tiffany, but after a few years came to the old Garland homestead, now known as the “Oil Well Farm” on the State road. This house burned in 1873 and Mr. Sterling erected the present house and large barn on the farm where they lived for 30 years. Mrs. Sterling lived nearly four score years and seven and until a few days before her death her mind and memory were clear and she was almost an encyclopedia of the events of the early history of the town.

Rushville – Mrs. Clara Potts and son, Ralph, were called to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Daniel Graham, Friday last, to help care for little John Graham, who was accidently shot in the eye with an arrow, while at school.

Forest City – A number from this place went to Carbondale Saturday on business in connection with their naturalization. ALSO On Monday evening two young boys entered the home of H. W. Brown while the family was absent and ransacked the premises and got away with a sum of money and a few articles. The boys were met coming down the front stairs by members of the family, but thinking the lads were only playing they were allowed to escape.

200 Years ago from the Montrose Gazette, March 27, 1919.

*Cleona’s compliments wait on Mr. Clark, and begs to enquire if the village of Montrose does not contain a few persons, that could be associated into a club, for the purpose of enlivening the columns of his Gazette, by the joint productions of their pens? If so, Mr. Clark would be serving some of his subscribers by endeavoring to bring them together; as I presume he has some readers of his Gazette who would be pleased to see something more than news, &c.—It is to be hoped the Gentlemen would not wish to exclude the Ladies from this club, but enliven their lucubrations by the wit and fancy that many of the Ladies possess.

*Nathan H. Lyon, respectfully informs the public that he has commenced the business of

Bookbinding, in the building opposite the Montrose Hotel, in the village of Montrose, where all orders in his line will be punctually attended to. Old Books rebound with neatness, on the shortest notice. He has for sale a handsome assortment of American manufactured Cotton Cloths & Yarn; also Butter, Salt, &c. &c. He solicits the patronage of a liberal public. March 27, 1819.

*A Call in Earnest. All persons indebted to the subscriber for Dressing Cloth are requested to make payment by the 10th of April next, as at that time he has a large payment to make out. All who neglect to pay by that time must expect to have cost made them. John Reynolds, Bridgewater, March 17, 1819.

Bridgewater Twp. – Pvt. Joseph M. Rafferty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Rafferty, was lately honorably discharged from the students’ army training corps, Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh, with high recommendations from his commanding officer, Col. John Brooks. His character was described as “very good,” and there were no charges of awol or anything of discredit on his record. ALSO Zanas Manning commented this week on the open winter we are having, stating that it forcibly reminded him of the winter of 1897. He was driving stage from Montrose to Auburn and Skinner’s Eddy at that time, and he said all through the winter he did not once use a sleigh, the light snow remaining for but a short time. The following year made up for it in snow, however, sleighing commencing in late November and continuing until April.

Elk Lake – It is the general supposition that a defective chimney was the cause of the fire which burned the house of Mrs. M. T. Cadden to the ground. The fire had gained such headway that nothing was removed from the second floor, and before anything could be taken from the cellar the building collapsed. Fortunately their tenant house across the road was unoccupied. The family appreciates the kind assistance of friends and neighbors in their hour of need.

Hopbottom - A letter was received by Mr. and Mrs. O.L. Rose, on Feb. 17, announcing the death of their son, Pvt. Delbert D. Rose, Co. L, U.S. Infantry, 28th Division, who died on July 18, from wounds received in action July 15, 1918.

South Gibson – Dewey Carpenter and Orson Sloat, two of our local boys who took part in the great conflict overseas, have arrived home and we are glad to see them looking so well, although Dewey was severely gassed and Orson was wounded twice. The people of this community are planning to give them a reception.

Brooklyn – William A. Ely passed away on Feb. 18, 1919, at the home of his sister, Mrs. James VanAuken. Mr. Ely was born in 1865, the son of George and Julia Ely. In 1910 he was married to Miss Myra A. Gere, who with one son, Herbert, survive him.

Jessup Twp. – Wakely Small’s house burned on Sunday evening. It was a complete loss, house and contents and $60 being burned. There was no insurance. The family was at the home of Geo. Dayton, some rods distant, helping with chores. The family, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Small and five children, lost their all. They had been gone from their home only about a half hour, but when the alarm was given the entire structure was in flames and the building could not be entered.

Heart Lake – L.E. Griffing tells us he has taken the county agency for the Wheat Farm tractor, made by the famous Pierce-Arrow Co. of Buffalo. He expects to have a machine for use on his farm and for demonstrating the middle of the month. This machine will pull three 14-inch plows, or can be used to haul heavy loads on the road at a speed of 10 or 12 miles an hour, a set of rubber tires being easily interchangeable.

Montrose – Electrician H. A. Lyons is wiring the Misses Frazier residence on Maple street. In talking with Mr. Lyons he commented on the fact that it was in this building that he “earned his first quarter” back in the 70’s when he folded “Republicans” for the late Editor Taylor. The Republican was for a time printed by Mr. Taylor in the building where Editor Frazier had his office. Mr. Lyons has wired 58 residences in Montrose, which does not include business places. [210 Maple St.-stone building]

Springville – The prospects of establishing a bank here are very flattering, almost the required amount of stock having been sold. It is hopeful that such an institution will be established, as it is greatly needed.

Dimock – Miss [Rossa] Cooley, a teacher from the Penn School at St. Helena Island, S.C., is spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. F.R. Cope. [The Penn School was established in 1862 as one of the most significant African American historical & cultural institutions in existence today. It was established to help freed slaves learn trades and was supported by predominantly Quaker abolitionists from Philadelphia. Francis R. Cope, Jr. was described as a faithful trustee, whose grandfather had raised money for the school and a building at the school carries his name.]

Great Bend – Pvt. Charles E. Simpson has been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by Maj. John J. Pershing for extraordinary heroism. Pvt. Simpson is a member of Co. A, 310th Machine Gun Battalion. The citation reads “For extraordinary heroism in action near Verdun, France, Nov. 5th, 1918, with two other soldiers, Pvt. Simpson voluntarily left a place of safety, went forward 40 meters, under machine gun fire, in plain view of the enemy, and rescued another soldier, who had been blinded by a machine gun bullet.”

New Milford Twp. – W.B. Roe has tapped his large sugar camp and reports a large run of sap.

Forest City – An effort is being made to unite the Simpson and Forest City cornet bands. Both bands have been struggling along with few members and when called on to play had to send out for players. This has been the case with Forest City’s band for some time. When they played their services were free but they had to dig down for cash to pay the imported players. If a union is brought about this trouble will cease and a strong combination will result.

Uniondale – M.O. Rounds will soon enlarge the Uniondale cemetery. The addition will be on the west side. The cemetery is in a good location and lots therein were all sold making it necessary for enlargement.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, March 6, 1819.

*LOOK AT THIS!!! It has been reported in this town, and in others, that I am guilty of taking unlawful postage on letters, which I deny.—And you that have reported this falsehood, come forward and complain, and prove me guilty if so, for one of the following reasons: ---Either because I deny the charge, or because I say you cannot prove any such thing, or because I defy you, or because I think you to do it, or for the sake of the fifty dollars which you will get if you can prove it, or because I request it.—If it is not proved, I flatter myself that the public will consider the charge false. ARUNAH TIFFANY, P.M.  Hopbottom, March 5, 1819.

Alford – There is every probability that Alford will soon have a substantial industry, giving employment to several people, through the initiative of one of her wide-awake citizens, merchant J. M. Decker. The old, four-story grist mill is being razed to build a modern factory for use as a silk mill. The water in Martin’s Creek will be harnessed to drive the machinery and furnish lights. Alford, being on the main line of the D.L.&W. railroad, is an unexcelled shipping point.

Oakland/Great-Bend – Hundreds will rejoice in the news that a movement is on foot to connect Great Bend and Oakland Boro with a macadamized road. Atty. John Ferguson, representing the people of Oakland and Great Bend townships, has secured petition blanks asking for state and county aid in constructing an improved road from Oakland Boro line to connect with the State road at Great Bend, a distance of about 7 miles.

Brooklyn – B. I. Jewett, N. J. Richardson and Floyd Jewett went to Scranton to meet four of the Brooklyn boys who have just returned from France. Three of the boys, Wayne VanAuken, Hugh Weston and Archie Richardson, arrived in Brooklyn on the 8:15 trolley and about 60 of our citizens were there to greet them and give them a hearty welcome home. These boys have seen about 18 months’ service overseas, doing service on the ambulance corps.

New Milford – The members of the South New Milford church had a bee. The men worked on the [horse] sheds and the ladies cleaned the church.

Thompson – M. S. Cohen sold his store here to I. Levenie, of Binghamton, who will conduct it as a general store. It is the store Mr. Cohen bought from the Fatah estate.

South Gibson – Mrs. Sabra Carpenter was 99 years old the 23d of last December. She is a remarkable woman in many ways. She is one of the brightest and happiest of persons to be found. The only trouble in conversing with her is that she is quite deaf.

Jackson – Two boys composed the graduating class of the Jackson Graded School. They were: George L. Savory and Jay C. Bryant. A program and commencement exercises were held in the Odd Fellows hall. A pantomime, entitled “Home Sweet Home,” with parts acted by Raymond Page, Gordon Pease and Misses Marian Bailey and Leah Dewitt and accompanied by the singing of “Home Sweet Home,” by W. S. Holmes, held the rapt interest of everyone.

Lenox – Wendell Phillips, of West Lenox, has returned from France. He has been honorably discharged from the army. He was wounded in the battle of Argonne forest, but is in the best of health at present. He has a large scar on his head and neck and is deaf in one ear.

Uniondale – Earl Payne purchased the Whitman building on Main street at a public sale by the administrator of the estate of the late Wallace Whitman. Consideration $955. We understand that Mr. Payne, in connection with D. S. McLaughlin, will use the building as a garage and repair shop.

Flynn, Middletown Twp. – James Conboy has secured a position with a St. Louis firm and expects to commence work at once. ALSO It is reported that we are to have an ice cream and soft drink parlor started here for the summer. Anything will help our little village.

Clifford – The entertainment given in Finn’s Hall, April 22, by the Sheppard & Williams Minstrel Co., was a decided success. After the entertainment the ladies of Clifford served a chicken supper to the minstrels and a number of their friends all coming from Carbondale. The net receipts of the evening were $105, which goes to the Village Improvement Society to pay for street lighting, etc.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. – The school children, assisted by some of the farmers, raised a fine flag pole at the Forest Lake school. Their teacher is Miss Nina Valentine, of Fair Hill.

Little Meadows – Misses Catherine and Elizabeth Walsh attended the last day of school at the Grave school, of which Miss Mildred Haight was teacher.

Montrose – Friday afternoon, at about half past four, Ray Ackerly and Joseph Kane, alias Joseph Shafer, escaped from the County Jail. They discovered a place in the floor where an old pump had been, loosened the floor and dropped down into the cellar, where they threatened the “trusty,” Wm. McKenna with pieces of lead and walked up stairs, through the hall, and out into the open. McKenna gave the alarm and chased them, giving up and returning to the jail. An alarm was sent to the farming districts and villages by telephone and the State Constabulary at Susquehanna. The next afternoon a message came that the two were on the road to Corbettsville. G. L. Voss and Wm. Holmes immediately went there with two state troopers and a trooper near Conklin reached the prisoners two minutes before them. Taken back to Montrose, Ackerly told Kane to tell the Judge that he was obliged to leave the jail because he put his arm around him and dragged him out. Kane remarked that he already had his sentence, but Ackerly enlightened him as to what would probably happen when he reached the County Seat. Judge Smith revoked Kane’s last sentence and fined him $100 and a sentence of not more than 5 years, or less than one year in the State Penitentiary. Ackerly is awaiting a hearing before the next jury. They said that the farmers must sit up all night for every house was lighted. Finding a hay stack and about to crawl in, a big dog emerged and asserted his rights to that sleeping place. They were very cold and somewhat exhausted when caught by their captors.

East Kingsley – Horse thieves have been plying their trade in this vicinity again. On the night of April 20th a horse, harness and lap robe were taken from the barn of Will Raub at Loomis Lake, and the same night a wagon was taken from the barn of Frank Pratt on the creek road leading to Hopbottom. Mr. Raub traced his horse a long distance by a peculiar track it made, but as yet none of the stolen property has been located.

News Briefs: Chicago brewers will manufacture 2.5% beer after May to throw the issue into courts. ALSO New York brewers will keep on brewing 2.75% beer until stopped by Government. ALSO Is your Victory garden underway? It’s just as uncomfortable to go hungry after the war as during it. ALSO Life is one blamed thing after another. The war is over, but spring house cleaning is just beginning.

200 Years ago from the Montrose Gazette, May 1, 1819.

*[Report on bridge at Wilkesbarre]. We feel happy in having it in our power to announce to the public that the injury sustained by the Bridge over the Susquehanna, at this Borough, is not so material as was at first apprehended. By the united exertions of the Company, and people of the neighborhood, (many of whom, with an alacrity much to their honor, generously volunteered their services to preserve it from threatened destruction), the Bridge remains in such a state that no danger can be apprehended from the passage of the heaviest teams.—The only injury which the Bridge has received is at the Pier nearest to the Wilkesbarre shore, which stands in the current of the river, and which has settled down stream; owing it is believed, to some heavy and long sticks of timber, which lodged at the upper end of it, and formed a fall of water, which partially undermined it. There can be no doubt, from the interest generally felt in the preservation and permanence of this noble and useful superstructure, that immediate measures will be adopted to put it in a situation to withstand any contingency that may possibly occur hereafter.

Jackson –Floyd E. Waters, who met his death only a few hours before the signing of the armistice and the stilling of the guns, was recommended for a Distinguished Service Cross by one of his commanding officers. Shortly before his death he was also recommended for a promotion to sergeant. His death was described in a letter from this officer and read: “Corp. Waters, along with the other members of the platoon and myself, had accomplished our mission earlier in the evening with the Stokes mortar and had returned safely to our fox-holes, which we had occupied for nearly a week and which, up to that time, had not been shelled. The Germans were shelling the road heavily when we returned to our fox-holes and were inflicting casualties on another regiment, which was also on the road at that time. Your son, entirely of his own volition and knowing that our work for the night was done, left his hole informing his “Bunkie” that he was going out to help carry in the wounded of the other regiment. Your son had not gone ten feet from his hole when the Boche shelled our area very heavily, a big piece of shell hit your son on the head, cut through the rim of his helmet, and although we carried him to the dressing station at once, which was about 500 yards away, he was wounded so seriously that he passed away within a few minutes. Corp. Waters was one of the best soldiers in the platoon. He was well liked and is greatly missed by all. This action was typical of your son; he not only always did his duty well, but was always willing and ready to help any of his comrades in any way possible. He was buried with about 80 comrades in a cemetery about three kilometers north of the village of Beaumont, on the road to Villemontry.”

Bridgewater Twp. – William Furey, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Furey, who has been fighting in the 27th division in France, arrived in Boston this week. He was wounded during the St. Mihiel drive, but stuck to his company for some days before he would permit them to send him to a casual[ty] station. “Bill” was just the same way playing baseball. He never would quit until the end of the last half of the ninth.

Springville – The unused creamery building, formerly occupied by the Empire State Creamery Co., will be sold by the Lehigh Valley Railroad Co. to the highest bidder. ALSO Harold Smith, of the 102d Engineers, has returned from France and recently spent a 48 hour furlough with his sister, Mrs. J.W. Baker, at Lynn. Although he has spent some months in the hospital, as a result of wounds and shell-shock, his many friends are glad to know he is well on the road to recovery.

Montrose – The Farm Bureau wishes to announce that the carload of Lancaster County Sure Crop has arrived at Andre & Sweet’s, Montrose. This is excellent seed corn, and we recommend the Sure Crop variety as being one of the best varieties to grow here, giving a large tonnage per acre and earing up in excellent condition. ALSO The Farmers Bank building, badly injured by fire last week, will be rebuilt, with extensive improvements on the front and side of the building. At this date the plans are not settled, but the present building will be utilized instead of building a new structure.

Heart Lake – L. E. Griffing, of this place, has taken the agency for the Wheat tractor and the Republic and Traffic trucks, all of excellent construction. W. R. Oakley, who for the past 15 years has been connected with the automobile business in Scranton, and Frank Ely, of Brooklyn, will be associated with him. The Wheat tractor is doing excellent service with road machines and is bound to be a big factor in the immediate future in the construction of highways.

West Auburn – R. B. Swisher has built a fine, new, dog-proof sheep fence—a model for those who contemplate the keeping of sheep. It is of woven wire, three feet high, and barb wire at the top. ALSO A change in one week from blizzards, snow banks and extreme cold weather to warm, sunny skies, green grass, singing birds and flowers is going some.

Beech Grove – A milk meeting was held at South Auburn. The milk question is getting to be a serious matter for some of the farmers in this section, there being more produced than the dealers can handle.

Dimock – My wife, Lina Crisman, having left my home without cause, I pay no bills of her contracting. Fred L. Crisman.

Brooklyn – The eighth grade pupils in the Grammar room held a debate on Wednesday on the question, “Resolved, that men work harder than women.”

Hallstead – The recent blizzard unroofed several buildings in this vicinity; blew over several vehicles, uprooted trees and cut up several disagreeable capers.

Thompson – Mr. Truax, of Carbondale, has purchased the barber shop and building, including ice cream parlors, living rooms, etc., of Ed. Avery and intends to take possession the middle of April.

Forest Lake – Wm. Flynn and son, John, were in Montrose on Thursday. Mr. Flynn makes a specialty of fine maple syrup, having already marketed over one hundred gallons. Syrup sells for two dollars a gallon.

Hop Bottom – Lost-On April 1st, between the culvert and Roy McCloud’s, a coon skin overcoat, lined with black. Finder please leave it at G.C. Finn’s store. Guy Penney.

Marriage Licenses issued: John Soden and Dora Inman, Hallstead; Raymond M. Titman and Beatrice A. Lyman, Springville; Irvin Wauck, Union, NY and Edna S. Wright, Susquehanna; Victor H. Travis and Daisy R. Parmalee, Susquehanna.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, April 10, 1819.

*The reprobate Lord Ross, being on his death-bed, was desired by his chaplain to call on God, he replied, “I will if I go that way, but I don’t believe I shall.”

*Notice – Is hereby given, that the commissioners will receive proposals in writing until the first Monday of May next, to build a bridge across the Wyalusing Creek near Wm. C. Turrel’s in the township of Bridgewater.—The said bridge to extend across the main bed of the creek, supposed to be sixty-five feet—and 14 feet wide between the railings, supported by three bents—from the centre bent an ice-breaker extending 11 feet up the stream 13 ¼ feet long and 18 inches square, and standing in the same sill with the centre trustle—the mud sills to be 12 by 18 inches, the posts 18 inches square—the cap pieces the same—five string pieces abreast 12 by 18 inches, covered with pine plank 3 inches thick and 14 feet long—the timbers to be of Hemlock—13 braces 6 feet long 6 by 5 inches—the plank to be 12 feet above the water.—The railing to be made by extending the posts 3 feet above the plank, girted and studed with 40 studs and boarded. Silvanus Hatch, Daniel Ross, Philander Stephens, Commissioners. Montrose, April 10, 1819.

Clifford Twp. – Now would be a good time for some of our State Highway officials to inspect the State road from Carbondale to this place. We are tired of the mud. ALSO L.E. Taylor has sold his undertaking business to C.C. Shifler of Carbondale. ALSO John Spedding has returned from a meeting of International Harvester Agents in Elmira, NY. John will hold down the job of agent for this place.

Forest City – John Skubic is anxious to learn whether his brother, Martin, is alive or not and has taken the matter up with the war department. No word has been received from him since his arrival overseas. Brothers, Charles and Lewis, have written several letters to Martin’s last known address but received no reply. ALSO G.H. Truesdall, of Susquehanna; J. Westcott, of Great Bend, and Joseph Clarey, of Forest City, have formed a company and purchased the Pitt and Fall Coal Mining company property at this place. The deal just closed embraces 129 acres of coal lands in the Forest city district. The purchasing company will mine and market the coal.

Thompson – The Masonic lodge, which has been at Jackson fifty years or more, has been transferred to Thompson, where the next meeting will be held in the Odd Fellows’ rooms in the Tallman block. ALSO Oscar Davis, of Columbus, Ohio, surprised his sister, Mrs. Gilbert Witter last week by calling upon her after an absence of more than 30 years. She recognized him after all those years.

Herrick Center – Uncle Dan Gettle is of the old school and as a blacksmith at the Corners many years ago drove a thriving business in shoeing oxen and was considered an expert. The pen in which the ox was held, while being shod, is still in the old shop. Years ago there were about as many oxen to be shod as there are horses now and Uncle Dan’s hammer was busy from early morn until late at night. He says things have changed since then, but those were happy days.

Uniondale – Mathew McPherson Post, G.A.R. intends to give the boys of the late war a grand reception when they come home. The veterans appreciate their efforts and know their feelings of modesty, but the boys of 1861 will make the reception a memorable one.

Hopbottom – Two friends, Mrs. Hollis Tiffany (nee Helen Jeffers) and Mrs. Roy Case [nee Lillian Rose] died the same day. Seldom if ever has the community suffered such a shock of grief, as in the sudden death of these two charming young women, whose lives had been so closely interwoven. Close friends from childhood, they had graduated in the same class in school, were born in the same year, each being nearly 26 years old; had married within the same year, and each contracted the dread disease of pneumonia, which resulted in their death.

Jackson – Mr. and Mrs. John Waters received official notice that the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, has directed the War Department to award the Distinguished Service Cross, posthumously, to their son, Floyd Waters, late Corporal, Headquarters Company, 9th Infantry, for extraordinary heroism in action in Europe.

Montrose – At a special meeting of the borough council, M.W. Lannon, night watchman, was also made chief of police. It was arranged that he be called during the day at the Catlin boarding house and at night he may be called at the Tarbell House, when not on duty patrolling, both phones being convenient. Burgess Preston spoke regarding the necessity of a fire alarm system. It will be discussed at the next meeting. ALSO Manley Fowler, who has been serving in the heavy artillery in France, has returned home. Mr. Fowler was in a number of big artillery engagements. ALSO Landlord D.J. Donovan has a force of men excavating a basement under the Tarbell House barn [now C&F Motors], where he will locate his stables when completed. The present stables will be converted into a garage.

Brooklyn – Stanley Crissell, a Brooklyn young man, who was reported killed in France and later found to be in a German prison camp, has reached home. He made his escape from the prison camp and after a hard time for a number of days reached the Allied lines. He has thrilling tales to tell of his capture and escape. Thursday evening of last week the young people of the town tendered him a reception. ALSO Walter C. Forse, a Binghamton young man, who passed through this county in April, 1917, walking to Washington, where he induced government officials to accept him in the marine service, although minus a finger, is now in charge of the Syracuse Marine Corps station. He served during the war as gunnery sergeant in the instruction school at Paris Island, S.C. He is a son of Allie Forse, formerly of Brooklyn and a nephew of Register & Recorder E.C. Rogers.

Hallstead – An auto repair parts manufacturing company is to occupy the building formerly used by Demer Bros. as a cut glass factory. The new manufactory will employ 20 men on the start and hope soon to increase this number.

Susquehanna – A new chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star has been organized at this place, which is known as Sunshine Chapter, No. 258. ALSO Engineer James Sheridan and a staff of assistants, under direction of the town council, are hard at work surveying for the new pavements to be laid on the streets. West Main Street, Willow avenue, Grand street, Broad avenue and Washington street are to be surveyed at once.

Great Bend – About twenty-five from East Great Bend attended the opening of the Happy Hour theatre Saturday evening.

Lackawanna Trail – The State engineers say that the use of the Factoryville tunnel on the line of the Lackawanna Trail is impracticable, as the clearance is not up to the standard required and also the tunnel would have to be artificially lighted night and day to prevent accidents. Hence the trail will be diverted from the old Lackawanna roadbed just before it reaches the tunnel, going around the hill instead of through it. Another difficulty is the fact that the railroad company has never abandoned the old road between Nicholson and Foster [Hopbottom], but uses it for local freight service, so that after leaving the line near the tunnel the trail will probably not get back to it until Foster is reached. This would suit Nicholson people, who are protesting against the abandonment of the old railroad tracks there and the transfer of the freight station to the new line, which would compel them to haul all freight for shipment up a very steep hill.

We regret that there is no news to report 200 years ago.

Thompson – Any person finding a ten dollar bill, which was lost Saturday night between the Jefferson House and Wilmarth’s store, please leave it at the Jefferson House and receive a reward. ALSO Uncle Manley Wrighter celebrated his 78th birthday on Saturday February 22. His birthday cake was so covered with candles one could hardly see the cake.

Forest City – The basket ball game between the Central High school of Scranton and the Forest City High school teams on Friday evening was a royal battle and was witnessed by a large crowd of enthusiastic fans, the local quintet was defeated by a score of 27 too 31. In the first half the score stood 10 to9 in favor of Scranton. In the last half the neck and neck race was on, broken by a strong rally by Scranton. ALSO Floyd D. Rounds has received notice that he successfully passed the examination for mechanical draftsman in the Patent Office at Washington D. C. and has been given an appointment. ALSO The breaker boys will hold a benefit show for our soldier boys in the Family Theatre on Sunday, March 2, afternoon and evening.

Clifford – William Doud, a well known Civil War veteran of Waymart and Carbondale, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Shaffer, Carbondale, with whom he had lived the past seven years. He was born in Clifford Township 84 years ago. Early in the Civil War he enlisted with Co. H. 156 Penna. Volunteers and at the expiration he enlisted in the 143d Penna. Regiment.

Uniondale – Complaints are made of the assessments of not only real but personal property as well. Cows are assessed at $70 and many a farmer would be glad to sell them at that price. Horses are valued at $150, which is too high is the cry. An owner of a farm offered to sell his farm to the assessor for $2,800, or $900 less than it was assessed.

New Milford – Lieutenant W.E. Park is seriously ill at the Rockefeller hospital in New York city. Lieut. Park, who has been with the A.E.F. in France, arrived in New York on Thursday. Soon after arriving he contracted influenza, which rapidly developed into pneumonia. A consultation of doctors was held and he was ordered taken to the hospital. Owing to the fact that he was severely gassed while on the firing line in France, which has left his lungs in a weakened state, his condition is considered serious. Mrs. Park is in New York at present, in order to be as near as possible to her husband.

Rushville – The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bowen are sorry to learn that they have purchased the goods and rented the store of Seth Stark at Rush and expect to soon move to that place. We are very sorry to lose our popular merchant, but we wish them success. As yet no one has been found to open the store in this place.

Rush – J.W. Kinney has sold his farm to Clarence LaRue and intends to return to Port Crane, NY, where he had lived until a couple of years ago. Mr. Kinney’s parents are residents of Port Crane.

Susquehanna – Daniel Malpass, aged 76 years, died at his home here on Tuesday morning, Feb. 25. He is survived by his wife and three daughters, and a brother, Job Malpass, of Syracuse. Mr. Malpass was the last survivor of the pioneer business men of Susquehanna, having come here from England in the fifties. He engaged in shoemaking and continued in the business till a few months before his death.

Hallstead – It is reported that an agreement for the purchase of Hon. James T. DuBois’ property, “Mt. Manotonome,” has been reached with a Chicago photoplay manufacturing company. This beautifully located home and grounds, possesses the requisite scenic attractions of mountain and river to make it an ideal location for such a purpose. The one great regret of Mr. DuBois’ friends is, however, that it may make him a less familiar figure in the county. Mr. DuBois has spent much of his life in the tropics and semi-tropics, especially of late years, and the warmer climes have wooed him from the more rigorous climate of the north. His “heart’s in the highlands,” none the less, the southland’s attractions being a comfort largely to his physical being. ALSO Hallstead is losing an old landmark in the C.E. McKinney grist mill, which is being torn down. Mr. McKinney’s grandfather erected the mill over 100 years ago, and it has been in constant use much of the time during its century-old lifetime. The machinery and stones are being shipped to a Chicago firm, while the timber in the structure is being hauled to Vestal, NY, Delbert Aldrich, of that place, having purchased it for the building of a dwelling.

Springville – D.E. Tuttle is making preparations to open a garage in Springville, and expects to soon have it in operation. He was formerly in charge of the service department of the large St. George garage in New York city, but was obliged to get out of the city on account of ill-health.

Auburn – W.J. Dougherty has lately sold his farm, known as the Costello farm, and also taken in exchange a dwelling in Meshoppen, but will continue his residence in Auburn. Mr. Dougherty is a member of the quarry firm of Dougherty & Winans, which operates the extensive stone quarry at South Montrose, formerly run by Lott Bros. He tells us that on Monday he “shot the top off” of a quarry they are opening, using 23 kegs of powder and a box of dynamite, doing the work much more quickly and at less cost than a force of laborers could do it.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, February 27, 1819.

*MARRIED. In this village, on the 25th inst, by David Post, Esq., Mr. Anson Dart, Druggist, &c, &c., &c. to Miss Eliza Catlin, eldest daughter of Putnam Catlin, Esq., Cashier of the Silver Lake Bank. [Eliza was the sister of the artist, George Catlin.] ALSO MORE PIRACY. On the 24th of December, the Hamburg ship Emma Sophia, bound to Havanna, was boarded by a pirate off the coast of Florida, and robbed of goods to the value of fifty thousand dollars. The pirate vessel was about 30 tons, and manned with 30 men. The captain appeared to be a Spaniard.

Montrose – Prisoners in the county jail attempted to dig their way out through the thick stone walls the past few days, but were discovered some time before they were able to carry out their plans. Sheriff Taylor gives his wife credit for the discovery, she having noticed unusual noises in the prisoners’ quarters. They were digging at the walls in an effort to make a hole large enough for them to crawl into the jail yard. The sheriff let the men continue at their labors for some days after that, keeping close watch of them, and tried to discover who the leaders were in the plot. But as it is necessary to come down two long flights of stairs to the corridor adjoining the quarters of the prisoners, it was an easy matter for them to give the alarm to the companions at work. Finally the strain on Mrs. Taylor became so great that the sheriff decided to give up the attempt to capture them “red-handed.” All the prisoners had left to do was to dislodge one large stone, as they had dug away the cement to such a degree that this would have taken little effort. ALSO Ensign Grubham, who is now in England, is engaged in repairing German U-boats. He expects to return with several U-boats about the first of May.

Williams Pond – While working the road Saturday afternoon, the large tractor dropped through the bridge into the channel. Some job to get it out.

Heart Lake – “Owing to my inability to secure competent help, I offer the Heart Lake resort for rent for the season of 1919. A first-class money making proposition to a hustler. F. T. Mack, Subway Lunch, Montrose.

Brooklyn – People here are planning to give a long-to-be-remembered reception for her soldier boys in Odd Fellows’ hall next Monday evening. Those of her young men who have already returned are: Albert Strickland, Stanley Crissell, Rodney Jewett, Leonard Shadduck, Hugh Weston, Wayne VanAuken, Archie Richardson and Arthur Tiffany. Myron Craver is expected to arrive Saturday. Their friends are joyous over their return and are taking this pleasing way of letting many more meet the boys.

Bridgewater – A heavy pair of farm horses owned by Enoch Holbrook, of this place, were left standing on the pavement near Slatter’s store in Montrose. They started ambling off and were breaking into a run when Nina Strang, the little 9 year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Strang, the only one near at hand, noticed them. She called shrilly: “Whoa, whoa!” in a firm voice, and as they didn’t stop she ran in front of them, reaching up and catching one by the bridle. She hung on until the animals finally came to a full stop. More distant witnesses of the quickness and pluck of the child remarked that “a strong man could not have handled the situation any better.”

Hallstead – Hallstead’s new industry, which occupies the old glass factory building, will be ready for business within the next two weeks. The factory will manufacture Zephyr rings for pistons, and will employ about 50 people.

Susquehanna – The police officers of the Erie railroad are hard at work on unraveling the robbery of freight cars in the local yards. A number of automobile tires were stolen from freight cars and the detectives are gathering evidence to bring the thieves to justice. It is said that quite a number of cars have been robbed lately.

Gibson – The graduating exercises of the Gibson graded school were held in P. O. S. of A. hall. Five boys composed the graduating class. They were: Clarence and Howard Estabrook, Ralph Stoddard, Harold Davis and James Evans, Jr. The teachers have been Miss Kathleen Healy, of Harford and Miss Hattie L. Baldwin, of this place.

Clifford – The Shepherd-Williams Merry Minstrels, of Carbondale, will give an entertainment in Finn’s hall on Tuesday evening. Proceeds for Village Improvement Society.

Hop Bottom – Miss Ada Carpenter left for Montgomery, Ala., where she will become the bride of Clyde Hilton, of El Paso, Texas, who will meet her there. Mr. Hilton was formerly a resident of this place, but went west to accept a position with the Southern railroad. The marriage is the culmination of a romance which commenced some years ago. Mr. Hilton and Miss Carpenter both have many friends in this part of Pennsylvania. They will reside in El Paso.

Dimock – Ernest Benninger is learning the blacksmith trade at the shop of C.W. Barnes.

Forest City – Mr. and Mrs. Max Heller left Monday for New York City to greet two sons, Abe and Joseph, on their return from Europe. Abe is a lieutenant in the 165th regiment and was scheduled to land yesterday. Joe Heller is a sergeant in the 368th regiment and will probably sight the Liberty statue on Monday. ALSO Timothy Kilhullen has re-opened his barber shop, which he closed when he went to work for Uncle Sam at Susquehanna.

News Briefs: It is regarded as probable that the State Highway Department will advertise the first section of the Lackawanna Trail building in May. The initial contracts are expected to cover the portion from Clark’s Summit to Nicholson. Remaining construction work on the New Milford end, it is said, will follow the completion of the Eastern section of the contract. ALSO I am not much of a mathematician said the “Cigarette,” but I can add to a man’s nervous troubles: I can subtract his energy; I can multiply his woes; I can divide his attention from his work and discount his chances for success.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, April 24, 1819.

*The “tide of Emigration” is fast setting into the country. The “British Settlement” here bids fair to advance the agricultural interest in this part of the state. Large purchases are making by the hardy cultivators of the soil from England. We trust those of them who purchase here in preference to travelling to the “western wilds” will enhance their own interests, and that of our county generally. Indeed, we know of no part of the country better calculated for an English farmer than this; our lands are cheap, our soil is good, our waters pure, our markets quick, and our climate healthy. Nothing is wanting but industry to make Susquehanna county rich and flourishing.

*Tavern to be let. That well known tavern in the town of Montrose, lately occupied by Edward Fuller, together with a garden, stables, sheds, out houses and other improvements, on reasonable terms—possession will be given immediately.—The sooner application is made, the lower the rent. SAMUEL HUNTING, by A. H. Read. Montrose, April 24, 1819.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, April 3, 1819.

*TAILORING  BUSINESS. The subscriber informs the public that he has commenced the above business in the house of Rufus Bowman in the village of Mount Rose, a few doors east of George Clagget’s on Turnpike Street, where all orders in his business will be attended to with neatness, punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be duly acknowledged. He solicits a share of the patronage of a liberal public. Garments will be cut on the shortest notice, and in a manner that cannot fail to please.  ROBERT M’COLLUM. April 3, 1816.

*Leeds, England, Dec. 17.  In consequence of two marriages, which took place not long ago, in Lancashire, not far from Oldham, a very curious alliance is formed. A gentleman married a lady, whose brother, soon after, married her husband’s daughter, by a former wife. In the course of time, each party had a child; the former a daughter, the latter a son; therefore, the first mentioned lady is mother to her brother, sister to her daughter, and grand-mother to her nephew; her little daughter is niece to her sister, aunt to her cousin, and sister to her uncle; the young man is brother to his father and mother, son to his sister, uncle to his wife, and brother to his niece; his wife is sister to her father and mother, daughter to her sister, niece to her husband, and aunt to her sister; his little boy is grandson to his aunt, the old lady, and cousin to his aunt, the little girl.

100 Years Ago.

Montrose – A fire, which was discovered at about 9 o’clock Monday night, near the heating plant in the basement of the Farmers National Bank building, did damage to the extent of around $15,000. Several businesses located in the bank building suffered damage, including Leon Dolan’s dental office which had just opened a few days before. ALSO The blizzard of Friday and Saturday caused more inconvenience in Montrose than any storm in several years. The rural mail carriers were unable to make their trips on Saturday. Friday night, at about five o’clock, trouble on the wires between Montrose and New Milford developed and Montrose was without lights or electric power all day Saturday and Sunday. The Beach Mfg. Co. was closed all day Saturday for want of power, and the Democrat lost a full day’s use of its type-setting machinery, power presses, etc. ALSO Everyone knows our library is one of the chief institutions for the benefit of our town, for both young and old. Tuesday you will be asked to give for the book fund. Be as liberal as you can.

New Milford – The road over Mott Hill is being improved by the State Highway Dept. The double curve at the top of the hill will be eliminated and workmen are now engaged in blasting a new course for the road,

Fair Hill – We sure did have a blizzard the last of March. So the old prophecy was fulfilled of March coming in like a lamb goes out like a lion.

Forest City  - Samuel Kaepchik , aged 59, died at the Emergency hospital, Carbondale, on Sunday, the result of injuries sustained when he was run down by a Delaware & Hudson freight train at Uniondale, Saturday morning. He was on his way to work on a farm at Uniondale and while walking along the railroad he was hit by the train and rendered unconscious. He was picked up by a passing train crew and removed to the hospital, where he died. Besides his wife he is survived by six children.

Auburn Corners – The Methodist people of Auburn Corners are working hard to try and have the basement of the church completed this spring. A stone bee was held and a good many responded with their teams and hauled plenty of stone while some of them began crushing them in order to be ready to do the concrete work. This surely will be a great improvement and much need convenience.

Brookdale – Leonard Chalker lost a valuable cow last week and John Chalker has purchased a fine span of mules.

Brackney – Mrs. Tracy Gage, who teaches the Grove school, in New York state, was home Friday on account of the blizzard, which visited this vicinity. The drifts are larger than any we have had this winter.

Springville – Mrs. Nancy Culver has returned home from Albany, NY, where she was called suddenly to see her son, Halton Culver, wife and baby, who were all stricken with the “flu.” The wife and child were dead when she reached there and the son survived but a few hours. This leaves her with one living child, the eldest of the family, Ray. Her husband, S.O. Culver, two daughters and two sons have passed on before. She has the sympathy of all.

Susquehanna – The Susquehanna girls’ basket ball team played the team from Great Bend here on Monday night. Score, 28-1, in favor of the local team.  A large crowd witnessed the game.

Little Meadows – William D. Minkler is conferring with the county commissioners regarding the proposal to build a macadam road through that borough with state and county aid. Little Meadows is one of the prettiest villages in the county and a good main thoroughfare would greatly add to its attractiveness and the welfare of its citizens.

Fairdale – Dexter Very, one of the best known graduates of the Soldiers Orphan Industrial School, at Scotland, PA, has been a very busy man since completing his civil engineering course at Pennsylvania State College. He is married, is the proud father of a charming baby girl and holds a good position with one of Pittsburgh’s big steel industries.

Uniondale – Wind caused much damage to John White Friday and Saturday. His large silo blew over and a large well drill derrick fell on an out building, damaging it greatly. ALSO W. E. Gibson spent the weekend with relatives near and in Starrucca. Saturday morning [during the blizzard] he came near being exhausted while on his way to the depot and if he had much farther to go would surely have fallen by the wayside As it was he froze his finger tips. ALSO Bennie Westgate reached here Sunday night. He was connected with the 41st regiment, field artillery, and was on the firing line when the armistice was signed. Sometimes they were without anything to eat. He states that at one time he was thirty hours without a morsel of food. It was impossible to get food-stuffs to the fighting force. After the fighting was over the boys had good eats and plenty of them.

Springville – The residence of  Arthur Comstock, about 1½ miles west of town, was destroyed by fire early on Monday morning, supposed by chimney, and not discovered until the entire upper story was in flames. Owing to a very high wind and the bad condition of the roads, it was impossible to secure assistance in time to be of any benefit. A cook stove was about the only thing saved. During the afternoon friends readily contributed some household goods and they have rooms in the nearby home of Charles Gesford.

Hop Bottom – E.D. Snyder has lately taken the agency for an automatic washing machine, and as soon as he gives a demonstration of their thoroughness in making soiled clothing like driven snow he cannot install a machine quick enough to suit the impatient customer. He also has the agency for the Genco lighting system, which is receiving especial favor from progressive farmers. ALSO We are glad to note the arrival home of Arthur Hoppe, of the Aero Squadron, A.E.F.

Brooklyn – News of the death of Sgt. Homer Lathrop Peckham, formerly of Brooklyn, has been received by his parents Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Peckham of Scranton. The young man, who was a member of the 153d Montbard, France, died of pneumonia on Feb. 9th. Deceased was born in Brooklyn, Aug. 8, 1892. He was in continuous action from Aug. 15 last to the signing of the armistice Nov. 11, participating in the drives of St. Mihiel, Argonne Forest and Verdun. His ancestors were all well-known in the county—his great grandfather, Joseph Peckham, serving in the war of 1812, being stationed on the coast of Connecticut and Rhode Island. After the war he came to Brooklyn and spent the remainder of his life there. His grandfather, Capt. Edward J. Lathrop, served 4 years in the Civil War.

Rushboro – While cutting ice for the Jersey Hill creamery at White’s pond on Friday last, the team of Frank Aumick, which was hitched to an ice plow, broke through the ice and went down. Several men were working there and they sawed a channel to land and succeeded in getting the horses out unhurt.

Auburn Twp. - It is to be regretted that Auburn did not have a delegate at the Good Roads meeting in Montrose last week, as this township needs to get in touch with somebody that has some State road money; for the State road running from Lawton to Meshoppen is in very bad shape.

Montrose – The suggestion has been made that South Main street be re-named Roosevelt avenue. The critic refers to Montrose having no “North Main” street, and hence the name South Main street is a misnomer. Also that we have a Lincoln avenue and a Wilson street and that the late lamented colonel should also be recognized. The matter is respectfully referred to the borough council.

Thompson – Beulah Crosier is agent for the Columbia Grafonola—a very fine cabinet grafonola, gold mounted. There has been a war tax of 10% to take effect March 17th. Anyone anticipating buying, better do so at once. [At the time Standard Models were selling for up to $300 and Period Designs up to $2100.]

Susquehanna – John Birdsall and Miss Mary King, both of this city, were married at the parochial residence by Rev. P.F. Broderick, Monday morning last. They were attended by Miss Alice McCarthy and Leo McHale. After a wedding breakfast, Mr. and Mrs. Birdsall left for a trip through the east. ALSO The machinery for the Susquehanna Laundry Co. has arrived and will be at once installed in the building at the corner of East Main St. and Broad Ave.

Hallstead – If enough employees can be obtained, a large silk mill will be built in the center of the town. The mill pays good wages to girls while learning and when the trade is mastered, good wages can be obtained at any silk mill. Girls from out of town, who wish profitable employment in the new mill, should send in their names to the silk mill here. ALSO The “bread” truck, which has been going through this place, after making frequent trips down the line, is no more seen since it went over the bank at Great Bend with whiskey. Why Hallstead should get all the credit in Binghamton’s paper for the majority of whiskey confiscated and drunks, is more than the residents here can understand.

Fair Hill – There was no preaching on the Hill Sunday on account of the bad going.

Kingsley – those wishing to keep their dogs should protect them with a license, as Deputy Archie Brink is now looking right after them.

South Harford – A real, old fashioned surprise party was given Eugene Conrad, March 7th, over 40 being present. The young people played games and we had lots of music and a fine supper. As everyone returned to their homes they decided that was one of the best places to have a big time.

New Milford Summit – Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lindsley entertained about twenty of their neighbors last Friday night. Warm sugar was served.

News Briefs: “This End Up” Lieut. Willis S. Fitch, a member of Major LaGuardia’s squadron and one of the first Americans to fly a giant Caproni in action, said recently of his initial night flight on the Italian front: “The very sight of the machine was enough to breed nervousness. It was 75 ft. from wing-tip to wing-tip, had three 200 horse power motors and, being a battle-battered specimen sent back for training purposes, happened to be devoid of any lateral gauges. I lost and regained control of it three times in about so many minutes, turning completely over again and again. It was time to land and I looked down, but couldn’t see a trace of our hangar light or any other light, just blackness. Then I looked ‘up’ and decided I was crazy, for there was the hangar light, apparently just above my head. We turned over a few more times, bounced off the hangar and made a bumpy landing. Next day the observer and I figured it out in conference. We had been flying upside down and didn’t know it.”

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, March 14, 1819.

*My Own Affairs. I have frequently called upon those of my patrons who were indebted to me for a settlement; and as frequently been disappointed. It now becomes a duty I owe to myself and my creditors to make one more; I owe debts, and must pay them; I have debts due me, and I will collect them—“peaceably if I can forcibly if I must.” –All persons indebted to me to the amount of one year’s subscription will confer a favor upon themselves and do justice to me by making payment within two weeks--. Those who neglect to attend to my call in that time will be called upon in a different manner. All kinds of produce taken in payment; and a few cords of wood will be received, if offered soon. [Editor]

Montrose – The Ellen E. Mitchell Tent, Daughters of Union Veterans, was informed of the movement to “re-chicken” France. The very old men and women rely on their chickens and when driven from their homes they made a brave effort to take the chickens. Many of these the Germans secured, and they were obliged to eat most of those left to keep from starving. The chickens composed the property of many of the very poor, who suffered so keenly. The New York committee for devastated France has started chicken farms and has employed wounded soldiers to run them, and they sell young chickens to these old men and women who are returning to their ruined homes and have asked for gifts of chickens which they furnish for ten cents apiece. The Daughters voted to set up five old ladies in the chicken business and let the good work go on.

South Montrose – Jabez Osborn, one of the oldest residents of the county, died at his home Thursday morning, Feb. 13, 1919. Had he lived until April 27th, he would have been 97 years old. Mr. Osborne’s death came peacefully, simply dropping away in sleep. He was a native of this place, where his entire life was spent.

Gelatt – Freeman Whitney’s death was reported in last week’s “100 Years” column. Added to his record during the Civil War, is the following: He participated in 57 battles and while carrying dispatches from Col. Buford to General Phil Sheridan, was captured by Mosby’s Guerrillas and confined to Salisbury prison for several months. He was the oldest member of A.J. Roper Post, G.A.R., and the Camp of Sons of Veterans of South Gibson was named after him. ALSO Leroy Burman and Denman Hine left Thursday for Kansas, where they expect to attend an automobile school.

New Milford – Mrs. F.W. Dean enjoyed the exquisite pleasure of seeing $1,422.28 roll into her lap on Feb. 4th, as the result of an execution issued on a judgment recovered by her attorney, Edson W. Safford, before Alonzo T. Searle, specially presiding in our courts last August, this being the case where Mrs. Dean refused a thousand and sixty dollars in gold stacked upon her dining room table by the attorney for the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad as a tender in full settlement of the damages accompanied by a demand that she sign a release for other lands. The Company appealed the case to the Superior court, but was defeated there also.

Elk Lake – G.A. Crisman, East Rush’s well-known merchant, lost a valuable team of horses at the Lake on Wednesday morning. The animals were being used to haul ice and were driven on the supposedly solid ice some distance from shore. It gave way suddenly and before they could be rescued they sank and were drowned.

Lake View – Nora Hill was dressmaking at Jackson for Mrs. H.M. Roberts and Miss Margaret Tyler last week.

Fairdale – The Valentine Social held in this place Friday night was a success both socially and financially, $12.00 being taken in as proceeds from the supper and bazaar sale.

Clifford – G.E. Lewis and E.G. Greene are erecting new and commodious poultry houses.

Uniondale – Theron B. Dimmick read the book on Galusha Grow by DuBois, and in speaking of the “Sage of Glenwood” he said that he recalled the first time he heard Grow speak. It was at a public celebration in Uniondale and Mr. Grow attempted to speak from the rostrum of the Presbyterian church. But such a crowd gathered outside that it was finally arranged to have him stand near one of the open windows so that all who had gathered, both inside and outside the edifice, could hear him. Mr. Dimmick said he was but 13 years old at the time, but the address impressed him strongly. [Galusha Grow was a Congressman from Susquehanna County and was elected Speaker of the House when Lincoln was in office. During that period he authored the Homestead Act, signed into law in 1862, giving 160 acres of free land in the west to homesteaders.] ALSO M.D. Daniels has disposed of his dairy, consisting of three cows, to D.B. Gibson. Morgan says there is more money in keeping chickens than in a dairy, and that no hunting license is required to find the eggs and the profit.

Forest City – On Wednesday night of last week the home of Dell Burdick was burglarized. Entrance was made through a window on the first floor. Mr. Burdick’s little daughter lost her savings bank, containing about $12 and $8 was the sum obtained from Mr. Burdick’s pockets, taken while he was asleep. The thief pried the child’s bank open with a pair of scissors and left with the contents. ALSO A pretty wedding was celebrated in St. Michael’s church on Sunday morning when Miss Anna Dobish, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vandling Dobish, and Stephen Buffick, of New Brunswick, NJ, were united in marriage by Father Lictor in the presence of a large number of their friends. The couple will reside at the home of the bride and later will take up their home in New Brunswick, NJ.

News Brief: According to a statement by Gov. Sproul the Lackawanna Trail [Rt. 11] through Susquehanna County, is the first piece of road to be constructed by the State of Pennsylvania this year.

200 Years Ago, from the Montrose Gazette, February 20, 1819.

*DIED. In this village [Montrose] on Wednesday morning the 17th inst. Mr. Chapman Carr, (Innkeeper) aged 32 years. He suffered long under a severe fit of sickness, which he bore with Christian fortitude and patience, in  hope of a glorious immortality beyond the grave, and at last resigned his breath to him that gave it without a struggle or a groan, leaving to mourn his death a widow (worn down with grief for the loss of her husband who was kind and affectionate, and the loss of one of  her children which died the day before her husband, and reserved to be interred together with him) and two small children and a numerous circle of relations and friends, for he was a man respected and beloved by all his acquaintance. He was interred on Thursday and his child with him—After a funeral service performed at the Court House by Elder Davis Dimock, where was collected a very numerous assembly to pay their last respects to a worthy citizen, and what added solemnity to the scene, was the presence of the corpse of Miss Amy Gregory, daughter of Mr. Eli Gregory of this village, who died also on the morning of the 17th inst. aged 17 years. “How awful is thy chast’ning rod / May thine own children say.” [Chapman Carr kept one of the earliest journals of the people and happenings in Montrose right up to his death. Sometimes gossipy, but most valuable because he records deaths, marriages, births, building of homes, businesses, first court house, etc. He kept an inn for Isaac Post.]