Montrose – Edwin, son of Mrs. Thomas L. Dolan, is in a hospital in France, having been gassed. Information is meagre. Another son, Paul, is also in France. Edwin had not been heard from in a long time and great anxiety was felt. Paul communicated with Edwin’s captain, who sent a letter to Mrs. Dolan with the information. The extent of his injuries is unknown. ALSO Smith and Stone jewelers and opticians have had their new lens grinding equipment installed for two weeks and large numbers of people have taken advantage of this special service. Glasses are made the same day as ordered and frames fitted, making the service extraordinarily prompt. We believe they are the only firm in the county equipped to make glasses.

South New Milford – The team on the “kid” wagon, driven by Kenneth Darrow, ran away, Monday morning, doing some damage to the wagon, but fortunately no one was hurt. ALSO  In New Milford Summit – The family of Ernest Williams is seriously ill with the influenza. Mrs. Ward Williams is very ill with pneumonia, with little hope of recovery. She has two trained nurses, Mrs. Alling, from Lake Side, and Miss Connelly, of Susquehanna.

Gelatt – The funeral services of Freeman P. Whitney were held here Tuesday morning. He was born here July 25, 1833 and resided here the greater part of his life. He was a Civil War veteran and fired the first shot in the Battle of Gettysburg. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Patter (Potter?) of Jermyn. [There has been controversy as to who fired the first shot at the Battle of Gettysburg. Lt. Marcellus Jones, of the 8th Illinois, claimed to be the first, but an on-line article titled, ”Battle of Gettysburg: Who Really Fired the First Shot,” does mention that Freeman P. Whitney, of Company B, 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry, Devin’s brigade, also put in a first shot bid. Stating that he was part of the regiment’s picket post prior to 6 a.m., much earlier than Jones’ shot and nearly as early as another claimant. Whitney is mistaken about his road names, as pickets of the 17th PA were actually posted on the Carlisle and Harrisburg roads that morning. [Whitney said he was on the Cashtown Pike.] If he indeed fired a shot at any enemy forces so early on July 1, it may have been at elements of White’s Virginia Cavalry Battalion or at Early’s stragglers.”]

Dimock – Born to Mrs. Glenn L. Titman, of Fort Morgan, Colorado, Jan. 15, 1919, a son, Glenn Leroy Titman, Jr. The father, who was a Dimock boy, a son of Elias Titman, going west about 15 years ago, died last fall with the influenza.

Springville – Among the oldest living residents of the county is L.H. Bushnell of this village, who will have reached his 91st mile-stone, the 24th of this month. Although he has not been feeling well for the past two weeks, being confined to his bed some of the time, his health has permitted him to be about, most of the time, and able to chat with his friends. Few men of the county are held in higher regard than he. His life has been an interesting one. Until 30 years ago he conducted a farm in Rush Township. Leaving Rush he rented the Packer farm in Springville township for a couple of years, then spent a year at Lynn and then moved to Springville village. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Fish, Mrs. Fish being his daughter, have lived with him for the past 5 years. [Lemuel H. Bushnell died in July of 1919.]

Hop Bottom – The ladies of the Shakespeare Club are to hold a “Victory” Banquet in Loomis’ Hall, Friday evening, Feb. 14. There are 21 active members of the Club and six honorary members, who, with their invited guests, will participate in this annual celebration of the Club.

Forest City – Frank Caffey, who is in Uncle Sam’s service, was walking the streets of Brest, France, when he heard someone call, “Chub, hello, Chub.” He noticed a soldier and walking up to him, somewhat bewildered, knowing that the nickname he went by in Forest City was only known by the people of that place. He investigated and found the soldier, who again greeted him with the salutation, “Hello, Chub.” Then it dawned upon him that the soldier was a Forest Cityite and he advanced and was surprised to meet Jonathan Jones, who was homeward bound. The boys were in high glee and for a time Forest City was transferred to Brest. It was the first time Caffery had met anyone from his old home town. ALSO The era of activity that has marked the activities of the Hillside Coal and Iron company at this point, the past four years, was broken Saturday when the mines were idle. Three days a week will probably be the limit of operations at the mines until such time as the markets resume normal conditions.

Herrick Center – Elmer Carpenter, of the East Side, is drawing logs to the mill here. Henry Davis, who has the job of cutting the timber, expects to finish in a few days. Anyone wishing sawing done will have to get busy as Mr. Wademan will remove his mill soon. He has a large lumber job in Tennessee where he will soon ship his mill. We understand Mr. Wademan will go there in the near future.

Uniondale – We were given a sample apple by John Paye. It was large, hard and perfect in form. It grew on the old Zeba Burns’ place, and the orchard is one of the oldest in Herrick Township.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, February 2 and 13, 1819.

*Whereas my wife Lydia has been guilty of great misconduct, I hereby forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date. PHINEHAS WARNER. Bridgewater, Feb. 4, 1819.

*Died. In this town, on Tuesday last, after a short but distressing illness, which she bore with unexampled patience and resignation, Susan Post, in the 6th year of her age, only daughter of Maj. Isaac Post. This is the second lovely daughter that this afflicted family has been called to mourn the loss of in the last nine months.

*Died. On Wednesday last, after a distressing illness, George Denison, in the 5th year of his age, only son of Doct. Mason Denison.

*Died. On Thursday morning, Mrs. Jerusha Lyon(s), wife of Mr. Nathan H. Lyon(s), in the 20th year of her age, recently from Brattleborough, Vermont. She has left a disconsolate husband and a numerous circle of acquaintances to mourn her early death.

*INSOLVENT. Take notice that I have applied to the Judges of the Court of Common pleas of Susquehanna County for the benefit of the laws made for the relief of insolvent debtors and that they have appointed Wednesday the tenth day of March Next to hear me & my creditors, at the court house in said county of which all my creditors will please to take notice. OLIVER C. SMITH. Dated Goal, 5th Febr. 1819. [Oliver Smith, of Wilkes-Barre, was the builder of the first court house in Susquehanna County in 1813.]

STATE CAPITOL. The bill appropriating 120,000 dollars to the erection of a State Capitol has passed both Houses of Assembly. Under this bill, the Governor, State Treasurer, Auditor General, John B. Gibson and William Graydon, are appointed commissioners to determine the plan of the building, and contract with an architect to erect it for the above sum.

Lawsville – The strike is over! The farmers and the milk dealers have at last come to a satisfactory settlement and the farmers began drawing milk to Conklin on Sunday morning. ALSO – Mrs. Edna Travis Wilbur died at the home of her father, Samuel Travis, early Sunday morning, Jan. 12. Death was caused by pneumonia following an attack of influenza. She leaves four small children, the youngest but a few weeks old. Other members of the family who have been ill are recovering.

Montrose – The Borden milk station recommenced operations, local dairymen taking their milk after a strike of nearly three weeks. ALSO The Subway Lunch room was the scene of a happy function when [Civil War] veteran Theodore F. Mack was given a party in honor of his 73rd birthday. The dining room was specially decorated for the occasion and patriotic selections were played on the Victrola. After a sumptuous supper the old veterans enjoyed the evening together and talked over their younger days in camp and on battle fronts. A bunch of high school students could not have had a more enjoyable time and before the evening was over two of the veterans staged an impromptu sparring match, to the delight of all, themselves included. Some were unable to attend because of infirm health. Those present were: George Dayton, Capt. C. N. Warner, J. Irving (“Vin”) Chapman, George Frink, R. M. Bostwick, Sylvester Wood, G. A. Free, Joshua Corwin, F. I. Lott, T. F. Mack, Wm. Warner.

Jackson – A special memorial service, in honor of the late Corp. Floyd E. Waters, of this place, who was killed in action, in France, Nov. 10, 1918, will take place in the M. E. Church, Feb. 2nd. Money has been raised for a splendid picture of Corp. Waters, which will be given to the Jackson Graded School in honor and in memory of him, by his school and classmates. All friends and relatives of the deceased are urged to attend. Special music is being arranged. ALSO The old adage, “a friend in need is a friend indeed,” was emphasized Saturday evening, Jan 18, at Jackson, when the neighbors and friends of N. A. Benson presented him with a sum of $87.00 to assist him in building a new barn, which he will start the construction soon. Mr. Benson had the misfortune of having his barn burn some time ago, with its entire contents of wagons, farm implements, tools and hay and straw. He did not discover until after his loss that no insurance covered it, the policy having expired only a short time previous.

Hop Bottom – Dr. and Mrs. Van de Sand left this week for Neodesha, Kansas, where they will spend some time. Dr. Van de Sand will probably locate in Kansas or Oklahoma.

Bridgewater Twp. – George Decker has assumed charge of the poor farm and Mr. Decker and family have moved to the farm.

Brooklyn – Asa M. Kinner, a former resident of this place, died at his home in Merker, Bradford county, last week, aged 100 years and 8 months. W. W. Kinner, of Lynn, a son, attended his funeral Friday.

Lake View – Court Lewis expects to cut a hundred cords of wood for Fred Benson soon.

Harford – If anyone has found a book, entitled “The Redemption of Kenneth Galt,” they will be doing a favor if they will leave it at Gail Peck’s. The book was lost about two weeks ago on the creek road.

Forest City – We are pleased to note the success attending the compositions from the pen of one of our townswomen, Mr. P. J. McKernon, whose latest song production, “The Brave Yankee Sammy,” just published by the North American Music House of Chicago, has been received with popular favor in musical circles. The song is a pen picture of an incident of Verdun during the Great War just ended, and combines an illustration of the undying patriotism of the American soldier with his sentiment for the home folks. We trust Mrs. McKernon will find to devote to more such compositions.

Uniondale – A butcher shop is a long felt want and now that Eugene Demming has become a dispenser of choice meats we hope he will be patronized as he ought. He is erecting an ice house, Will Wells in charge. ALSO Lester Todd has gone to South Dakota where he will be employed by Charles Corey, a former resident of this vicinity, on a large ranch.

Clifford – The grand jury last week revoked the charter of Dundaff borough. Henceforth it will be known as Clifford township. ALSO W. C. Baldwin, who has been butter maker for the Clifford Creamery Co. for the past 14 years, has resigned, to devote his entire time to his farm. At a meeting of the directors on Saturday evening, C.B. Wells was hired for the ensuing year.

Fairdale – Ray Greene has bought the blacksmith shop of W. J. Rhinevault and taken possession.

Elk Lake – John Rogan has secured a position as conductor on the electric cars in Binghamton.

Susquehanna – The Transcript is urging the people to get busy and build more houses, that the many people now compelled to live elsewhere can find homes here and contribute to the prosperity of Susquehanna. As it correctly states, thousands of dollars are being spent elsewhere because of lack of housing facilities each month, and the Transcript is trying its utmost to awaken civic pride and interest in the matter of building.

200 Years Ago from the January 23, 1819.

*Married – In New Milford on the 14th inst. by the Rev. G. N. Judd, Mr. Esbond Gregory to Miss Amanda Trowbridge.

*Married – In Middletown by David Post, Esq. Mr. Jesse C. Sherman to Miss Anna Foster, daughter of widow Foster.

*Died – In this township [Bridgewater] on the morning of the 15th inst. Mrs. Lydia Burrows, wife of Urial Burrows.

*A Valuable Farm for Sale. The subscriber offers his farm for sale lying in the township of Lawsville. It contains 287 acres, one hundred under good improvement. Said farm is well adapted to the raising of grain and hay and its situation is such that cannot fail to please. It lies but six miles from the flourishing village of Mont-Rose, and directly in the neighborhood of an old settled and wealthy country. The society in the neighborhood is good. Foreigners who may wish to take up a large tract of land for settlement will do well to call and examine the premises; as contiguous thereto is a large tract of excellent land which the proprietors will dispose of, and the agency is vested in the subscriber; the terms of sale will be reasonable. STEPHAN BARNUM. Lawsville, Jan. 22, 1819. N.B. Persons wishing to purchase, who may wish for further particulars, may call on Mr. Clark, Editor of this paper.

South Montrose - The following excerpt is from a letter written to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sheen, from their son, Sgt. Earl Sheen: “Well, it is all over. Thank God. We were in it to the last minute. The last two weeks were bad ones and we were a mighty happy crowd when the signal rockets went up to cease firing. How the Germans did celebrate that night. They were happy as well as we. We are at present in a town, Danvilliers, but do not send any mail here, because we are leaving tonight or tomorrow and it is possible that I may be home for Christmas. I surely hope so. I hope they will not parade us when we get back, because it will be a little too hard for those whose sons are not coming back and there are a lot of them.”

Hop Bottom – A Community Christmas was celebrated Christmas night. A Christmas tree, on Main St., was lighted by electric lights. A short program was given, after which two Santas made their appearance, bringing candy to all the children in attendance. Gift boxes were sent to all those confined to their homes by illness.

Thompson – Just before Thanksgiving someone, or more, took seven chickens from Rev. E.C. Layton’s hen house, and then last Sunday night, five more were taken—nice, large Plymouth Rocks. Too bad. ALSO Mr. and Mrs. Harney Brown, son Willis and wife and daughter, Lena, and husband, Mr. Adams, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Forest Empet and family. When returning home their horses were frightened by some cattle and ran away. They made the turn at Whitney Corners safely, but at the one near William Roskelly’s, the axle broke and the people were thrown out and hurt, some severely. Mrs. H. Brown has a broken arm and her shoulder injured. She was taken into Mr. Roskelly’s where she remained over night. Mrs. Willis Brown has a sprained ankle and Mr. Adams a badly crushed foot.

Liberty Twp. – The social held at the creamery hall, at Lawsville, was well attended. Ed. Bailey drew the quilt and Charley Welsh, the sofa pillow.

Springville – Mr. and Mrs. Miles Compton celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 24th. Although the day was stormy a goodly number of the town people called to pay their respects, leaving a token that will long be appreciated—two nice chairs. ALSO, in Lynn, It is good weather for blacksmiths, these days, keeping the horses’ [shoes] sharp.

Uniondale – Hon. Philo Burritt died last week at the City Hospital, Carbondale. Deceased was born in Uniondale in 1840 and remained here until 1902 when he moved to Carbondale and later to Washington, D.C. He was a veteran of the Civil war and a member of Mt. Hermon Lodge and of the Presbyterian church, of this place. He represented the county in the legislature in 1891-93. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Frank Couch, and one son, Samuel; also two sisters, Dr. Alice Burritt and Mrs. Lillian Brock, both of Washington, D.C. Interment was made in the Uniondale cemetery. ALSO Harry Paye writes from a hospital in France, where he is recovering from pneumonia. He was gassed and before he had fully recovered he was stricken with pneumonia. He expects to be sent home soon.

News Brief: It is noticed that the dear girls are marrying aviation lieutenants more than any other class of soldiers. This is not because so many of them are killed, but because the service is the most romantic, and if there is anything a well-balanced girl likes more than anything else, it is romance. And to have a husband who sails the blue skies and goes hiding in the clouds makes a girl very proud. She has a right to be. He is looked upon as a superman who gets beyond the domain of gravitation and wanders in the regions where the angels are supposed to fly. When such a one gets back to earth and sits with his wife before the cordial fireplace and talks to her of stars, sunsets and dreams, could there be more delightful company? Who would not be an aviator and face all the perils of aviation for such an experience? No wonder the government has more aviators than it wants. [From the Ohio State Journal] ALSO Hotelmen throughout the country are planning to focus a campaign in 13 states, the number required to block a ratification of the prohibition amendment by 3/4ths of all the states, where the prohibition issue is an uncertain factor. The attack of the wet forces will start after the various legislatures convene on January 1. Lemuel E. Quigg, of New York, has been retained to examine the legal phases of the federal amendment as to its constitutionality.

Montrose – A reward of $5.00 has been offered for the arrest and conviction of the party, or parties, who are destroying the hangers and hooks for milk pails, on Lake Ave. ALSO Wood For Sale, by the Montrose Cemetery Association, $8.50 per cord.

Forest Lake – There will be a drama, entitled, “Mrs. Tubbs Does Her Bit For Her Country,” at the Forest Lake Baptist church, Friday evening, Jan. 3rd: Admission, 25 cents, children, under 12, 15 cents.

Forest City – Four pigs, each weighing about 25 lbs., were stolen from William McCoy’s wagon on Tuesday night, of last week. He left his team standing in front of Wm. Muchitz’s hotel while he got some butter jars from the hotel. When he came out and discovered the pigs missing he was completely jarred. Whether they were taken as a joke or not is not known, but Mr. McCoy is minus his roasters. ALSO Mrs. Opeka and children are ill with influenza. All were down at once. ALSO James Feraro, son of Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Feraro, of South Main St., is home from France, where he was wounded in about the first battle of which the Americans engaged. He will return to Camp Dix for treatment. ALSO On December 22, in Prescott, Arizona, Miss Helen T. Carpenter was married to John Sarrells, a young soldier stationed at Fort Whipple. Miss Carpenter resided in the hone of Mrs. Mary Jones, of South Main St., from infancy until about two years ago, when she went to live with her mother in Prescott.

Jersey Hill, Auburn Twp. – V.R. Dean, of the Jersey Hill Creamery, was in Montrose with a bunch of pelts, and made affidavit in claim for bounties aggregating $20. In the bunch were five foxes, four grays and one beautiful red fox. “Vern” is some hunter and trapper, as well as an expert butter maker.

With “Our Boys” in the Field. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Terboss, of Great Bend, have been notified by the War department of the death of their grandson, Max Green, a former Great Bend young man. He was killed in action in France on Nov. 10. Harold VanVleck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert VanVleck, of Great Bend, has been wounded—the degree was undetermined. The War department has notified Mr. and Mrs. Fred McIntosh, of Susquehanna, of the death of their son Lewis, in France. Pneumonia contracted in the trenches was the cause of his death. Lieut. Alphonsus J. Calby, who has been at Camp Dix, NJ, arrived home the first of the week and resumed his dental practice. Word was received of the death on shipboard of Archie Tanner, a New Milford young man, who was returning from France. Death was due to influenza. A letter was received from Sgt. Robert Wood, son of Mrs. Nettie Wood, written after the signing of the armistice, tells of the joyousness of the boys over the culmination of hostilities. He said that just before 11 o’clock on the morning of Nov. 11 both sides laid down a terrific artillery barrage that he did not believe a “mosquito could have lived through,” and a few minutes after the firing had suddenly died away, the Yanks and Huns were in No Man’s Land exchanging souvenirs. That night the Germans sent up red, white and blue rockets throughout the night. He has been in eight battles. He writes that he is riding a horse that was formerly German property and which he has named Hindenburg. It balks sometimes, he says, but you couldn’t expect anything more.

Lawsville – Archie Southworth found his lost cattle at Silver Lake. They had been gone about two weeks before he could obtain any trace of them.

Brooklyn – A skating party enjoyed the fine ice on McKinney pond on Monday evening.

Friendsville – On Nov. 23 the Friendsville Red Cross forwarded to Montrose four army sweaters and twenty-six pairs of socks. The ladies of the knitting circle expect to make another shipment before Jan. 1st.

Lathrop Twp. – It was with deep sadness that the friends and relatives of Victor Oakley learned of his sudden death, at his home, on Nov. 16, 1918, caused by influenza-pneumonia. Victor was widely known and beloved in the community. His talent as a singer and his sunny disposition won for him many friends. He was 14 years of age, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Oakley. The funeral was held at his home, after which proceeded to the Strickland Hill cemetery. A selection, “In That City,” which was so often sung by Victor, was rendered by Mrs. Hazel Williams and Miss Mattie Johnson. “Closed, the brown eyes are forever./ Hushed the joyous, happy voice./ Gone the laughing little playmate./ Now an angel of God’s choice.”

Rush – Edward Decker and Miss Belle Larue, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Larue, were married in Towanda on Nov. 23.

Montrose – A meeting of the temperance forces of the county will be held at the Presbyterian church. The Hon. Michael Fanning, the celebrated Irish orator and wit, will address the meeting. Mr. Fanning is known throughout the country as a forceful temperance orator and is worth going miles to hear. This call is approved by Mrs. E. W. Lott, president of the Susquehanna County W. C. T. U. and Lee R. Bolles, chairman of the Prohibition party.

Springville – Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Young and son, Karl, started on Thursday of last week on an auto trip to the sunny southland. They were equipped with tent and all the paraphernalia for camping as soon as they get far enough south so that the weather will permit. They expected to reach Berwick, PA, that night, where they will visit Mrs. Young’s niece.

Forest City – In a letter to his brother, Frank Louis Skubic tells of the joy of the French people when they learned of the signing of the armistice. American soldiers were proclaimed their deliverers and entitled to the best of everything in the possession of the people. It was a day he will always remember. In the midst of ruined homes the people rejoiced like never before and the boys in khaki were greatly pleased as the reception tendered them by the liberated people. ALSO John McGranaghan has opened undertaking parlors in the Bartholomay building, South Main Street. He has eight years’ experience, the last three years being in the employ of John R. Bell, coming here from Hancock, NY.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, December 12, 1818.

*Communicated. A GREAT HUNT. On Friday the 4th instant men from various parts of the County of Bradford, Penna. surrounded a piece of woods and killed two hundred Deer, six wolves, three bears and two foxes. The number of men, not accurately counted, but by good judges supposed to be from eight hundred to one thousand.  SPORTSMAN.

*Susquehanna County Bible Society. It having been found that the “Union Auxiliary Bible Society,” for the Counties of Luzerne, Susquehanna & Bradford, in its organization was inoperative, and inadequate to obtain the object designed by it; the officers of said society have judged it proper that the society in its present form cease to exist and in lieu of it, that distinct Bible Societies be formed in each of said counties. Therefore notice is hereby given to the inhabitants of Susquehanna County, that a meeting will be held at the Court House in Montrose, on the second Tuesday of January next, for the purpose of adopting a Constitution and organizing a Bible Society for the County of Susquehanna. A Sermon will be preached on the occasion, and public worship to commence at one o’clock in the afternoon. A general attendance is requested. EPHRAIM STRONG. Silver Lake, Dec. 4, 1818.

*On the 26th and 27th of October, a tremendous hurricane was experienced at Bahama Islands. The Spanish schr. [schooner] Yabolato, with 100 slaves on board from Africa, stranded, and all on board perished except the captain, 1 seaman and 18 slaves. Many vessels were wrecked. The same gale did much damage at Nassau, N.P.

*THOMAS JEFFERSON. A few days since we heard that this venerable patriot was languishing on the bed of sickness and that his valuable life was apparently near its close. The latest accounts from him, however, represent that he has recovered his health, & that we yet have the prospect of seeing him live to enjoy the gratitude of a nation which he has so eminently served, & whose councils have been enlightened by the wisdom & strength of his mind. [Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826 at Monticello, his home, fifty years to the day after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

*ASA HARTSHORN has removed to the New Building on the Avenue, next door to Sayre’s Store, where he will attend to all orders in his line. CLOCKS & WATCHES repaired, as usual, on the shortest notice, and in the best possible manner. December 5, 1818.

Silver Lake – The following young people enjoyed the skating on Laurel Lake, Sunday afternoon: Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Brigham and son, George; Miss Katherine Mahoney, Ruth Buckley, Doris Hill, Agnes Mahoney, Anna and Louise Buckley, Messrs. Paul Mahoney, Ambrose Mahoney, Anthony Hawley, James and Walter Buckley. ALSO Thomas Kanane just sold his farm to his son, who will move from Poughkeepsie, NY to take over the operation of the farm. It was cleared in the primeval forest by the grandfather of the new owner, who recognized the value of timber even in that day when “burning the fallow” was the annual custom, and today there is one of the finest tracts of timber on it to be found in the county. Thomas Kanane was born on the farm 76 years ago, and well recalls the log cabin in which his parents made their first home.

New Milford – Havens Lewis, the “man with the axe,” has been cutting wood for the South Harford folks. He cut a fine pile of buzz wood for Mrs. Anna Adams and he is known the world over as the greatest wood cutter anywhere around. His home is at East New Milford, or Lake Side. He owns a fine house and lot there. He also is a famous poet and vocalist. If you want a big wood pile in a hurry, do not fail to get Mr. Lewis to do the work. You never will regret it.

Beach Grove, Auburn Twp. – The robins have made their appearance, which makes us think of Spring out of season. It seems odd to see farmers plowing in February. A number around here are turning both sod and stubble. ALSO It was with sadness that the people of Auburn Center learned of the death of Lorenzo Reimel. He was born in 1842 at Mt. Bethel, Pa. and was one of eleven children of Jacob and Mary Ackerman Reimel. In 1862 he enlisted as a private in Co. F, 129th Regiment and was assigned to Humphrey’s division, Third Corps. In 1863 he was made corporal and participated in the second battle of Bull Run, South Mountain, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and others, and was honorably discharged with his regiment on May 18, 1863. In 1873 he married Alice Hyde, of Auburn Twp., where they have since resided, the parents of four children. He was at the time of his death commander of Titman Post, No 93, G.A.R., of Auburn Corners and also a member of the Auburn Center Grange.

Jackson – The Jackson Library Assn. has added eighty new books to the already large list of good reading matter. We need to increase our membership to make a success of this year. As the new year is just beginning, it is a good time to join.

Hop Bottom – The M.E. church is being wired for electric lights and we expect to have them installed before Sunday, which is Roosevelt Sunday, and a special program is being prepared.

South Ararat – Emerett and Franklin Burman are assisting in filling the ice house of the Ararat milk station. ALSO As the old bear could see his shadow very plainly today, we must expect six weeks of different weather than we have had, according to the old saying, but we trust the sign may fall.

Brooklyn – The drama given by the senior class was greatly enjoyed by a large audience, including about 25 girls from the Montrose High School. The members of the class and their instructor are to be congratulated upon the pleasing manner in which the play was presented. Proceeds were about $60 and the Domestic Science girls, who served refreshments, cleared about $8.

Elk Lake – L.M. McDermott was called to Scranton by the dealt of his father. Mr. McDermott was at one time a blacksmith at Auburn Corners, and was well-known here. He was a veteran of the Civil War and respected by all who knew him.

Susquehanna – Andy Anderson, day janitor at the Railroad YMCA, was struck and instantly killed by a train on the Jefferson Division, near Stevens Point. He was returning from a meeting of the Free Methodist church and stepped from one track to avoid a train, being struck by a north bound Erie, travelling at a rapid rate. His Bible, held fast in his hand, was found when his lifeless body was picked up. ALSO Congressman McFadden has introduced a bill in the lower House of Congress for a German cannon for Susquehanna, together with a suitable number of shells (duds).

Choconut Valley – The “flu” which kept away from this place for some time, finally visited it and called upon nearly every family along the Valley.

Springville – Elias Titman, aged 82 years, died at his home Jan. 28. He fell from an apple tree the previous Saturday, which he was pruning, and was picked up unconscious and remained so until his death. He was a veteran of the Civil War [Co. A. 151st Regiment; fought at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg] and a man extremely active for his years.

Montrose – Jeremiah McCabe, Montrose’s new ice dealer, has been filling his large ice house at Lake Mont Rose this week with fine-quality, 12 inch ice. By the middle of next week he expects to again be in a position to cut ice for dairymen and individuals who wish to fill their ice houses. ALSO The A.M.E. Zion church has been undergoing extensive renovation and repairs and is now in a greatly improved condition. Considerable expense has been entailed in making these improvements and the members of the congregation and the pastor, Rev. David Johnson, will appreciate any assistance which may be given them. A committee has been appointed to solicit contributions.

Uniondale –Walley Whitman died on Monday morning, Feb. 3. Death was due to pneumonia. He leaves a wife and five small children.

Forest City – Shortly before noon Monday morning, Michael McKernon, our oldest and most highly respected citizen, passed to that land where no traveler can return. The deceased was born in Ireland over ninety years ago and came to Forest City thirty years ago and had resided here ever since. He was a devout member of St. Agnes church. Michael was a familiar figure and known by all. Interment was made in St. Agnes’ cemetery.

News Brief: Heavy impure blood makes a muddy, pimply complexion; headaches, nausea, indigestion. Thin blood makes you weak, pale and sickly. For pure blood, sound digestion, use Burdock Blood Bitters, $1.25 in all stores. ALSO In a little more than three months deaths from influenza and pneumonia reached 500,000 in this country. This is several times the mortality from all causes among our soldiers in service. ALSO A captured German officer observed that “You Yankees are devil dogs. You fight all the time.” To which his captor replied, “You don’t suppose we came 3000 miles to get licked, do you?”

200 Years Ago will continue next week.

Uniondale – Lyman P. Norton died at his home on January 11, of heart failure. He worked for the Montrose Democrat as traveling agent and solicitor for upwards of 40 years. Those at the Democrat feel that no other man had been personally acquainted with so many people of the county as he. He possessed a remarkable knowledge of the county, having traversed its roads for well on to half a century. Deceased’s spontaneous good nature and innate love for his fellow men, made him welcome wherever he went.

Montrose – It has been rumored the past few days that the farmers are contemplating the purchase of the Montrose House, which will be used as a receiving station for milk. No one will object if the Montrose House is made “wet” this way. [As opposed to selling liquor.] ALSO N. Warner announces the arrival, in his store, of that very scarce article these days—real good hats—in the latest spring 1919 styles. Embargoes are still in force on hatters’ fur and there seems no prospect of their early removal; and practically no raw material is produced in this country.

Dimock – Mrs. James F. Oliver has received official news of the death of her brother, Pvt. Austin Jennings, in an accident near Verdun, France, Nov. 5th. He had been in France but two weeks when the accident occurred. His home was in New York City. He came from Ireland about two years ago. Mrs. Edward Donahue, of Dimock, was also a sister.

Springville – Minot Riley, the hustling Buick automobile agent has two new 1919 Buick cars, model H, 6-45, in his salesrooms and is ready to demonstrate to prospective customers. Mr. Riley is looking forward to a big season, owing to the drop in price and the many new features that Buick cars carry this year.

Hallstead – P.C. Florence, our well-known horse and cattle dealer, announces the arrival of a fresh load of U.S. Army horses and mules.

St. Joseph – James A. Sweeney advertises a public sale in today’s Democrat. Mr. Sweeney’s life has been saddened by the loss of his wife, having been a victim of influenza. Mr. and Mrs. Sweeney were in Montrose but a short time ago, young people, with bright prospects before them, but in a few days the young wife was called home. Truly, these things are hard to understand. Mr. Sweeney has the sincere sympathy of a host of friends, in this, his time of sorrow.

Gelatt – Verna Daniels wishes to thank her kind neighbors and friends who assisted in getting wood and in other ways while she was so seriously ill with Spanish influenza.

Harford – We hear that Harford will soon have a new barber for Wednesday and Saturday nights. This makes a smile spread over the faces of many of our male citizens.

Hop Bottom – An effort will be made to organize an orchestra in the near future.

South Montrose – Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen, Jan. 5th, a 10-pound son, Robert Alva Allen.

Forest City – A collection for Syrian and Armenian relief will be taken in the churches next Sunday. At present the United States government is not able to render any assistance to the starving people, owing to the fact that their people are part of Turkey, a country with whom our allies were at war. It remains for the churches to aid the distressed.

Luzerne County – Judge Woodward has issued a statement that aliens who neither speak, read or write the English language, need not apply for citizenship papers in Luzerne County.

News Brief: Only one ex-president is now alive—William Howard Taft. Only once have more than two ex-presidents been alive at the same time — Madison, John Adams and Jefferson. Adams and Jefferson died on the same day—July 4, 1826.

The Dairymen’s Strike with New York City over price-fixing: Owing to the milk strike having left dairymen with large quantities of milk, the great question has been to find some way of disposing of it. One farmer says he has been running the milk through a separator and enjoying all the cream he wanted in his coffee and making the rest into butter. The skim milk he has been feeding back to his cows, four of which drink it readily and it increases their milk flow. One horse also prefers the milk to water. Other farmers are installing cheese-making outfits and making full cream cheese. Others are drawing their milk to the Lawsville, Forest Lake and Fairdale creameries. The former is making cheese and the latter to butter.

Most of the dairymen in Susquehanna county are rigidly adhering to the rule laid down not to ship milk to the distributers in New York City. Their seeming disposition to stick to this point is winning for them not a little admiration and plausible comment. It has been common wisdom among even farmers themselves, for years without number, to cuss the farmer’s inability to stand together for a desired end. There is a growing feeling that the dairymen are going to stick to his brother dairymen in withholding milk in an effort to get the price he asks. So far as can be learned only two dairymen in Susquehanna county have attempted to sell their milk without the sanction of the Dairymen’s League. These are two prominent Springville dairymen. Last Friday morning they drew their milk to the Springville station, with the intention of shipping it over the Lehigh Valley railroad. Several dairymen witnessed the procedure and laid forcible hands on the said milk cans and proceeded to give Mother Earth a drink of milk such as the old lady seldom has an opportunity of partaking. It happened again on Saturday morning and the two men consulted attorneys, but were advised not to push the matter.

The 200 Years Ago issue of the Montrose Gazette, for this week, is not available.

With “Our Boys in the Field:” Mrs. Margaret Welden, of Montrose, received word that her son, Francis Welden, a member of Co. A, 103d Engineers, of the 28th Division, was praised for the bravery shown by his company. According to Capt. Edward Hill, of Scranton, commander of Co. A, the company built bridges, roads and paths through the valleys and in the mountains, fought with the infantry, worked with the artillery and fought alongside the tank battalions. Nothing frightened them. One of their greatest feats was their success in building eighteen bridges over the Vesle River while under heavy fire; Lieut. Edward Little contacted his mother, the first she had heard from him since the signing of the armistice. He had been in the fighting in the Argonne Forest sector during the last days of warfare; Walter Thorne, of Ararat, received a message that his nephew, Willis Thorne, was severely wounded in France; Louis Skubic, of Forest City, sent a letter to his brother, Frank, stating that “it is a long time since I heard from [brother] Charles.” Charles died in France in September, but Louis is evidently unaware of his death; John Fernan, of New Milford, has been decorated for bravery and good work done at the front; Walter Miller, son of Attorney and Mrs. J. D. Miller, of Thompson, returned home last Sunday, having been honorably discharged from the Air Service of the United States Army; A memorial service for Pvt. James Kane, son of Michael Kane of Franklin Twp, who was killed in military service in France, was conducted at St. Mary’s Church in Montrose. James was killed instantly by an exploding shell, which came through the top of the building in which he had been sleeping. He was buried in a temporary burying ground on a ridge, about a half mile west of the little French village of Commesance, by the Chaplain of the Regiment.

Forest Lake – Word was received that Capt. M. S. Towne died at his home in Unionville, Missouri, Dec. 10th, aged 89 years, 2 months and 28 days. Myron Towne was born at Forest Lake in 1829, the son of John S. and Rachel Warner Towne. In 1875 he came to Unionville, becoming proprietor of the Empire House and took a prominent part in the development of Putnam county and the building of the city, becoming mayor in 1881. Mr. Towne enlisted in Co. H, 143rd Pennsylvania, in the famous Bucktail Brigade in 1862 and carried a musket in all the important battles from Antietam to the siege of Petersburg. He was engaged at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spottsylvania and Cold Harbor. In 1864 he was transferred to the 45th U. S. Colored Troops, being placed in command of a company with the rank of first lieutenant and later promoted to captain. He was in command of the first division wagon train to be parked on the historic field of Appomattox. The train consisted of army wagons laden with picks and shovels for entrenching purposes should Lee’s army turn at bay and fight. He was the only man of his original company to be present at the surrender of Lee to Grant. Myron remained in the army until 1866 when he was discharged and came home.

Oakland – Oakland lost two of her long-time residents last week in the deaths of Mrs. Minnie Sperl and Theodore Bergstrom.

Susquehanna – George Oakley, an employee of the Erie Railroad, died in the hospital here on Dec. 18, as a result of being overcome by smoke. Fire was discovered in the engineers’ oil and tool rooms of the old Erie roundhouse. The flames spread rapidly owing to the inflammable nature of the material stored there. When employees entered the storerooms, after the fire, they discovered Oakley on the floor in an unconscious condition. When the blaze started he returned for his coat and was overcome by the smoke. He was rushed to the hospital on the Erie Hose auto truck and died in about one hour. He is survived by his wife and a son, Fred, of Pittsburgh.

Montrose – At a meeting of those interested in temperance, held in the library, it was decided not to circulate any remonstrances against the Montrose hotels, owing to the existing conditions in regard to the manufacture and sale of intoxicants.

Brooklyn – Let us hope the “flu” has flown, and gone for good. Come to church. The Universalist church will open for services next Sunday. We will have a varied program, with as much Christmas in it as we can get. Come one and all and let us be glad together at this holy Christmas festival.

Springville – The annual gentlemen’s supper will be held in the M. E. church parlors on New Year’s eve, from 6 o’clock until all are served. Be sure and be present and enjoy the repast for which the gentlemen of the town are famous. ALSO Mr. and Mrs. Miles Compton celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, Dec. 24th.

Uniondale – Mr. Webster, one of our businessmen and Miss Nettie Felter, of Herrick Center, were united in marriage on Thursday, Dec. 19, 1918. They will reside on Todd Avenue. ALSO James Lowery, of Bucknell University, and Anthony Planishek, of State College, are spending the Christmas vacation here. ALSO Evan Williams attended the funeral of his brother, George, at Greenfield, Tuesday. His death followed a stroke of paralysis. He was 74 years of age and a veteran of the Civil War. Burial at the Lee cemetery at Greenfield.

West Auburn – Henry Bolles, of Missouri, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bolles, of New Jersey, were here to attend the funeral of their father, George Bolles.

Forest City – Several from here attended the Good Roads meeting and were greatly pleased at the determination of all present to seek better roads between the two largest business points in the county—Forest City and Susquehanna. We think if the powers that be would take an auto ride between the two boroughs they might be induced to grant the request of the people along the line.

Elk Lake – W. H. Tanner is running his mill day and night. He is obliged to take up the large dam in order to get the willow roots out, which are stopping the flow of water to the mill.

Thompson – The coal famine, which had every appearance of becoming a serious affair, was averted, when a car of coal was left at the coal pockets and the promise of more to come.

Silver Lake – Larry McCabe visited the Democrat’s office and while we are always glad to see “Larry,” he is especially welcome on gloomy days, when a large, genial soul is needed to turn the proverbial dark cloud inside out to reveal the silver lining. If we were to receive the terrible sentence to publish a county newspaper for one hundred more years, our one wish would be to be surrounded with those having his cheerful outlook on life.

News Briefs: American airmen in France brought down 854 German planes and 82 balloons, against American loss of 271 planes and 45 balloons. ALSO Germany has returned to Belgium $91,000,000 of gold taken early in the war.

The Montrose Gazette’s edition for December 26, 1818, is missing from our newspaper collection.

With “Our Boys” in the Field. The name of Private James W. Elvey, of Hallstead, appeared in the list of dead from disease in last week’s casualty list. Sgt. Leroy Sodan, of Hallstead, was reported in Monday’s casualty list has having been killed in action. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Reese, of Forest City, have been notified that their son, Howard, was seriously wounded on Oct. 18th, in France. Edward Stanisloviatis, of Forest City, is reported missing in France. He left here with the first contingent in September of last year and went to France in March. Mrs. Henry Dearie, of Forest City, has received a telegram from the war department informing her that her grandson, Joseph Dearie, had been killed in action in France. He was born in Forest City 23 years ago. Bruce Hawley, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Hawley, of Harford, is reported officially missing in action since July 30 last. He took part in the Chateau-Thierry drive and has not been heard of since. A letter was received Thanksgiving day from Philip B. Warriner, who has been in the hard fighting in the Argonne Forest with the 109th Field Artillery, in which he states that he is “alive and well.” The letter was written Nov. 8th, only three days before the signing of the armistice. Pvt. John Moran died in France from wounds on Oct. 29. In his boyhood days Pvt. Moran made his home with Mrs. D.J. Lindsey, of Hallstead, later going to Binghamton and went to the front with Co. H of that city.

Forest City – Thanksgiving day was an important one to the members of St. Anthony’s Lithuanian Roman Catholic Church. The noteworthy event was the blessing of the large bell which will soon be put into place to call the members of the congregation in worship. Monsignor Caffrey, of Carbondale, officiated as a representative of Bishop Hoban, and the eulogy was delivered by Rev. John Kurns, of Scranton, first pastor of the church who has retained a warm affection for the Forest City congregation, which is amply returned. It was an eloquent sermon. The other clergymen of the local Catholic churches assisted at the ceremony.

Hopbottom – Fred Seamans was seated in a barber shop when Fred Willey, watchman for the D.L.&W. railroad, entered and with the remark, “You’re the bird I’ve been looking for and I’m going to fix you now,” grasped Seamans by the left hand and pumped a shot into him, the bullet entering under the chin and coming out behind the left ear. After he had been shot Seamans wrested the revolver from his assailant and handed him a few punches. Willey made an attempt to escape and was soon in the custody of Constable Wm. Bennett. Seamans was taken to the State hospital at Scranton where it was said he had excellent chances for recovery. Willey was given a hearing before Justice of the Peace M.M. Finn and committed to the county jail without bail. Both men were rivals for the affection of a Hopbottom woman. Willey is 45 years of age and Seamans is five years his senior. The widow, over whom the shooting occurred, is said to be about the same age.

West Lenox – Mrs. Dunning, who a short time ago received official notice that her son, Curtis Shoup, of Co. L, had been killed in action on Sept. 28th last week, received another telegram that a second son, Eldridge Shoup, had been killed in action on Nov. 2. Our hearts go out in sympathy to Mrs. Dunning, who has given so much to her country.

Harford – Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Harding (nee Cora Hunter) on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1918, a ten pound daughter—Henrietta Evelyn.

Susquehanna – The local shops of the Erie are now working nine hours a day and on Dec. 9th will go on an 8 hours working day, and no “extra time.” This will mean a big drop in pay checks and, of course, it seems rather hard to the men who have been drawing big pay for the past few months. However, if fuel, food and clothing will take a proportionate decrease in price, the people will find themselves as well off as on the present system of big wages and extortionate prices on everything one has to buy.

Montrose – The first real snow of the year came on Sunday. A year ago at this time we had had snow for nearly a month while zero weather had already commenced. ALSO a “cloths-line thief” has made his appearance in Montrose. At dusk on a recent afternoon, Mrs. C.W. Foote saw a man busily engaged in loading his arms with the family washing, as it hung drying on the line. Her audible shouts at the daring robber caused him to quickly drop the clothing and vanish as speedily as his feet could carry him. Another resident of that section reports the loss of a perfectly good doormat. It’s a good time for the local Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson to get on the job.

Honesdale – A large army biplane from the government aviation field on Long Island visited this place on Saturday and Sunday. The aviator made the return trip of over 100 miles in 67 minutes. Thousands of people visited the field where the machine was exhibited. The pilot performed some thrilling air stunts to the delight and astonishment of the crowd, many of whom had never seen an airplane.

Forest Lake – The 27th of November Mrs. Flora Everett received word from the war department that her son, Ray, had died from wounds received in action Nov. 6. He went to Camp Dix on April 27 last. He was in Co. K. 312th infantry. His age was 24 years.

Hallstead/Great Bend – During the past week thieves have visited this section and porkers seem to be their choice. James Gillespie resides on Chase Avenue, Hallstead, and one day last week killed two pigs and put the pork in the cellar for the night. In the morning he discovered that someone had entered the cellar and taken all the pork with the exception of two hams and one small piece of pork. On Saturday night thieves stole a small pig belonging to the family living in the octagon house on Church street, Great Bend, who recently moved here from Susquehanna. At present there is no clue to the thieves in either case and they seem to have made a safe get away with the bacon. Reported in Great Bend Plaindealer.

News Brief – The manufacture of beer ceased Saturday night. Present stocks will last two to three months, it is said. The war had furnished cumulative evidence of the benefits to accrue to a “dry” nation.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, December 5, 1818.

*MARRIED.—At Waterford [Brooklyn] by Edward Packer Esq., Mr. Charles V. Gere to Miss Teresa Ely, both of that place.

*ASA HARTSHORN has removed to the New Building on the Avenue, next door to Sayre’s Store, where he will attend to all orders in the line. CLOCKS & WATCHES, repaired as usual, on the shortest notice, and in the best possible manner. December 5, 1818.

HONOR, LIBERTY, PRUDENCE After the solicitations of several gentlemen of Montrose, Mr. Peter Brulte informs the Amatures that he is to open a fencing school this winter; where he intends to demonstrate the principles of the pointe & contre-pointe, according to the French stile. The school will be open on Tuesday the 15th inst. Those who wish to subscribe, may call at Mr. Jn. Brulte’s where the terms of the subscription will be made known. P. BRULTE. Montrose, Dec. 3d, 1818.

Thompson – Mrs. Lottie Potter and son, Leon W. Potter, left Thompson on the 1 o’clock train for a visit with their numerous relatives in the far west. Their first stop will be at Denver, where her brother, John Hallock Wells, resides. From there they go to Hollywood and several other places in California.

Forest City – The attraction at the gymnasium tomorrow evening will be a rousing game of basket ball between the Carbondale and the Forest City high school quintets. A lively game is expected. On Friday evening, Feb. 7th, the Honesdale aggregation will meet the locals at the gym. Hymen Joseph has been selected as manager of the locals and promises good games.

Uniondale – The supervisors of Herrick Township and our borough fathers, with the assistance of Engineer Giles of Carbondale, surveyed the proposed road between Burdicktown to Uniondale, Monday. They tried to untangle the tangle made in previous surveys. They were not able to locate the road as directed by court.

Elk Mountain – The open winter does not prevent M. P. Johns from his extensive lumbering operations on the south side of Elk Hill. He has a force of more than thirty men employed in the woods, at the mill, and hauling the lumber to Forest City.

Harford – The people here were very deeply saddened when the news came that Pvt. Bruce Hawley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Hawley, had been killed in action on July 30. He was a member of the 110th infantry, 28th division, called the “Iron Division” by General Pershing because they never retreated. They met the Prussian Guards, the pick of the German army, and at times they were outnumbered three to one, but they would not yield. The 110th saw very severe fighting at the very time that Bruce was killed, when they went into battle with 2,500 men and only 500 came out all right. That grand old division has done its share. It was the 28th division that met the Huns at their advance on Paris, and it was they who turned the tide and started the disastrous retreat that won the war.

Montrose – Patrons of the C-Nic theatre will be delighted to learn that Manager Welliver has secured “The Crisis” for Lincoln’s Birthday, Feb. 12th. Everyone who has read the book—and most everyone has—will want to see the picture. The scenes of Lincoln and the stirring days of our civil war will appeal to every red-blooded citizen. ALSO St. Mary’s church has lately had a “Faultless” one-pipe furnace installed. It is giving excellent satisfaction. J.J. Ryan & Co’s. advertisement, from whom the furnace was purchased, touches on this method of heating.

South Gibson – Fred W. Davis, formerly principal of the school in that place, and a graduate of the Montrose High school, is in Pittsburg, where he is taking a course in Dr. King’s School of Oratory. His friends are sorry to learn that he has been ill with influenza, but his hardy constitution soon got him again on his feet.

Springville – W.E. Stevens has a good blacksmith shop and in a fine location. If you are desirous of plenty of work call and inquire as to terms, etc. It is a trade that never drags. Larken’s [and] Montgomery Ward will not effect, as the writer never heard of anyone sending their horses there to be shod. ALSO After mourning their little dog, Max, as dead, after an absence of a number of days, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Tuttle heard of him near South Montrose. How he came there is a mystery, as he was old and fat. They have had him about 14 years and was nearly a year old when they got him.

St. Joseph – The many friends of J. E. McInerney are glad to see him home from France. “Jim” is looking fine after his service.

Hop Bottom – J.W. Rettberg, the “Rawleigh Man,” was in Harford last week with a fine assortment of medicines, extracts, etc. ALSO It is reported that a young man of Lathrop township sighted the strange, wild animal that has been prowling around the country. While driving home at night his horse became unmanageable. He discovered the cause to be a strange animal along the road. A posse of hunters, next day, found tracks in the snow, but were unable to locate the whereabouts of the intruder.

Forest Lake – The influenza is raging in this place; worse than ever before, but not so severe as it was earlier in the winter.

Gibson – Quite a little excitement occurred in town Monday when the house in which George Pritchard lives was found to be on fire. With prompt action of some of the women, and the use of a fire extinguisher, it was soon put out. It had burned up several bed quilts and injured a dresser and burned the siding on one of the upstairs bedrooms. It is believed that the fire originated from children playing with matches.

Susquehanna – The milk station operated by the Sheffield Farms Co., of New York, has been closed. The machinery and equipment is being shipped to another station. A representative of the Sheffield Farms Co. stated that the building was unsatisfactory and the Erie Company would not build a suitable building. About 50 farmers delivered milk to this station.

News Brief: Recipe for Longevity: 1. A glass or two of buttermilk every day for health. This is excellent for the stomach and counteracts the acids which act on the bodily cells. 2. Take olive oil, either mixed with food or in a table spoon. This aids in promoting good looks, good spirits and good digestion. 3. Sleep on a pillow of hops, which promotes sound and refreshing slumber. The best sleepers live longest and enjoy better bodily and mental health. 4. Cultivate cheerfulness. This not only makes the cultivator happy, but makes those around him or her more comfortable and inspires friendship. 5. Avoid tight fitting shoes.  By Geo. W. Winthrop in New York Sun.

200 Years Ago Today from the Montrose Gazette, January 30, 1819.

*One Dollar Reward. Runaway from the subscriber on the night of the 24th inst. an indented apprentice by the name of Jonathan Horton, in the eighteenth year of his age. All persons are forbid harboring or trusting said runaway on my account as I will pay no debts of his contracting. BELA MORE. Choconut, Jan. 29, 1819.

*PROPOSALS, BY Samuel Parmele, for publishing in Montrose, the Pocket Companion, or Every Man His Own Lawyer. Containing a variety of precedents, laid down in so plain a manner, that the Farmer, Mechanic, Apprentice, or School Teacher can understand.

FATAL HUNT. – A person was accidentally killed a few days since, at a hunt, in the town of Greene [New York]. The company was surrounding a piece of ground, and the unfortunate deceased mistook for wild game. Chenango Agriculturalist.

Theodore Roosevelt died suddenly in his sleep. The former President succumbed to rheumatic attack, which had given him trouble for nearly a year. Roosevelt was intensely human. He was what he was. There was none of the artificial mannerisms about him. His smile was the smile of a man who enjoyed life—his swinging of the cowboy sombrero was a naturalness of a man who has ridden the bronco of the plains or signaled in a friendly way the chance meeting with a hunter on a trail. His deeds are known to us all; his life was a wide-open book; he did not “pussy-foot” nor “speak softly,” but whenever a wrong lifted its horrid head he swung the “big stick” with a lusty stroke. He had accomplished that work which his Creator intended him to do.

Harford – The Harford Band is playing especially good, showing that girls, as musicians, are superior to boys when they try. It was certainly unlike anything we have ever heard before. We hope they continue in practice. ALSO Winter is here now. Twelve degrees below zero. Some go with sleighs and some with wagons, but we are told that the “wood-shod sleds” go best, and quite a few of them are seen around town.

Susquehanna – G. P. Kuhn has been awarded $1,311 for the loss of a foot, by the State Compensation Board, which was injured in the Susquehanna yards of the Erie last December, and the following March he submitted to the amputation of the injured foot.

New Milford – M. M. Frasier, of Friendsville, was here last week, making arrangements for a public sale of the furnishings of the Carpenter hotel, according to an item appearing in the New Milford Advertiser. Mr. Frasier recently sold his hotel, widely known as the Jay House, to the temperance people of New Milford. W. E. Carpenter, who for several years has conducted this hotel, has closed its doors and gone to Buffalo, where he has accepted a position.

Rush – The funeral of Thomas Wheatcroft, of New York city, was held in the church here. Thomas was born in England in 1849 and came to this country with his parents. He had a mercantile store at Rush where he remained for 20 years. After selling out his business he gave scope to his inventive faculty and produced for retail stores an automatic machine for selling hot peanuts in the shell, creating an entirely new industry. He joined the historic Plymouth church in Brooklyn, NY. Here he won the respect and esteem of those high in the church.

Clifford – The people of our town are very much interested in the subject of good roads at present. Two meetings have been held and on Monday a delegation, viz., Messrs. George Gloom, O. C. Jones, N. Johnson, A. R. Bennett and E. C. Greene, went to Harrisburg to interview the powers that be in regard to the completion of the stone road from Carbondale to Clifford.

Forest City – Edward Callaghan, of Dundaff Street, arrived home Saturday. He left here for Camp Meade and after a few weeks landed at Brest, France. He was attached to the 304 Pioneer Engineers, a regiment that won fame and distinction on the field of battle. Mr. Callaghan was at the front for 27 consecutive days and then was relieved. The second time proved disastrous to him for he was gassed and laid on the battle field all night and was picked up the following day and removed to base hospital. He states that tongue cannot describe the horrors to be seen on the battlefield. It is beyond description. He was sent home on the Martha Washington, which held about 600 wounded and gassed, and landed at Newport News. ALSO Harry Lumley, a native of this place and one of the best known baseball players in America a few years ago, has taken a position as clerk in John W. Murphy’s hotel inn Oakland. He played with the Brooklyn team during his last days in the major leagues and then came to Binghamton as manager of the State league.

Elkdale – Archie McAlla, one of the best-known young men of Clifford township, died at his home on Tuesday night of pneumonia. He was born here 30 years ago, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James McAlla. He is survived by his wife and one child.

Thompson – On New Year’s morning people were glad to see G.W.B. Tiffany, of Kingsley, get off the early train and begin loading apples. He has loaded two cars of handpicked apples and is now loading a car of potatoes. He is well pleased with his helpers, two of our young men, Clyde Crosier and Leon Stone. Mr. Tiffany is well impressed with our town, the farmers and businessmen, but regrets that so many of our bright, young men, are addicted to the cigarette habit.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, January 9, 1819.

*ACADEMY. Public Notice is hereby given, that the Susquehanna Academy, in the village of Montrose, is now open for the reception of scholars from abroad. The Trustees having completed the building for the accommodation of a number of scholars, and having obtained a competent number of good teachers, the principle of which 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, the attention that will be paid to the morals of those young Ladies and Gentlemen whose education shall be entrusted to this Seminary, that it will receive a liberal patronage from an enlightened and 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 Dls. 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. Montrose, Jan. 9th, 1819.

News Brief: The old saying, “A green Christmas and a full graveyard,” has no reference to death, although nearly everybody has come to regard it that way. The saying originated in the old country, where Christmas was celebrated by general gatherings in the cemetery, where festivities were carried out.  If snow was deep, few came out, but if there was no snow, the churchyard would be full of people. Hence the allusion to a green Christmas, which people in this country have come to regard as ominous. There is nothing in the notion that a white Christmas is more healthful than a green one.

Harford – The forthcoming wedding of Andrew Carnegie’s daughter will be of peculiar interest to many county people. The young man is a grand-son of Rev. Adam Miller, who was pastor of the Harford Congregational church for 55 years. Ensign Roswell Miller, son of the former president of the St. Paul railroad, is shortly to become the husband of Miss Margaret Carnegie, the only child and heir of the aged steel master. Roswell Miller was a student of engineering in the Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken when the war started. He left his studies to become an ensign in the navy.

Montrose – Capt. Edson S. Warner, Civil War veteran, who enlisted in and made captain of Co. K, 56th PA Volunteer Infantry, and later a member of Four Brother’s Post, G.A.R., died at his home at age 84. He acted as mail clerk on the Montrose branch of the Lehigh Valley railroad for a number of years and was also teller in the First National Bank for a time. He was a brother to Charles N. Warner, West Point graduate and Civil War veteran. Deceased was a son of the late Nelson Warner and practically his entire life was spent in the county, he being one of the oldest residents of the town. ALSO Mrs. Homer Slaughter received a notification from the War department on Saturday of the death of her husband in France. He died from pneumonia on Oct. 19. Deceased was a son of John Slaughter and was a courteous and jovial young man. He was drafted during the summer, going to Camp Custer, Mich., and later to France. He is survived by his wife, father and a number of brothers and sisters. [Homer was the son of John Slaughter, born in 1868, who came north from Maryland when he was three years old with his father, Nimrod, and mother, Ella, both former slaves.]

Thompson – Died last week, Old Topsy, 36 years old, owned by C.B. Jenkins the past 32 years. Several years ago Mr. Jenkins was a salesman for a firm in Gloversville, NY and for 12 years he traveled in Luzerne, Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike, Bradford, Lackawanna and Sullivan counties in Pennsylvania and Otsego, Orange, Delaware, Broome and Chenango counties in New York. At this time Topsy was at her best. No automobile was necessary in order to sell his goods. C. B., with Topsy, and a wagon or a sled as the need might be, was able to meet his appointments on schedule. No delays on account of blow-outs, punctured tires, etc. In receiving letters from relatives and friends at a distance, Topsy was always inquired after the same as others of the family. What better friend can there be then a horse, faithful and true, who obeys so willingly and never talks back to you.

Susquehanna – Prof. H.S. Warner, the well-known music teacher, has just rounded out 40 years as an organist at the First Presbyterian church here. He has made an enviable record during this long service. ALSO Fellow townsmen often meet under strange circumstances. Claude Conklin, son of George Conklin, was severely wounded by bursting shrapnel during the closing days of the war. The doctor who bent over him on the battlefield was Dr. Denman, of Susquehanna, a surgeon in the army. Conklin was a driver and was some distance behind the battlefront when a shell burst near him. Dr. Denman was on his way to the front and stopped to succor the wounded man who proved to be a Susquehannan. Claude wrote to his father about being attended by Dr. Denman.

West Lenox – Eugene Brundage has presented our school with a nice flag pole and the children have purchased a new flag.

Silver Lake – Henry W. Hill was in town on Wednesday. Mr. Hill is still exhibiting his badly scarred hands that were burned in the fire that destroyed his barn last August, which was struck by lightning.

Marriage licenses granted: Albert J. Kinney, Brooklyn and Laura A. Pratt, Kingsley; Rodney J. Harding, New Milford and Gladys M. Lewis, New Milford; Herbert Williams, Susquehanna and Marion Atkins, Susquehanna.

Forest City – The police force will hold moving picture shows at the Plaza theatre on Saturday, December 28 and on Sunday afternoon and evening December 29, to raise a benefit fund for a celebration when the boys come home. Just think how the boys will feel when they reach home. Let their homecoming be one of joy and gladness. You can help to make the event one the boys will always remember by buying tickets for the show as a starter.

Uniondale – The few members of McPherson Post G.A.R., at a meeting held Saturday, elected the following officers for the coming term: Theron Dimmock, post commander; Jerry Kishbaugh, senior vice commander; F.Z. Carpenter, quartermaster. The above officers were selected to attend the meeting of the State camp at Lancaster next June and Morris B. Davis was elected delegate to represent the local post.

Jackson – Ed Leonard, while cranking his car last Tuesday, had the misfortune to sprain his arm quite badly.

News Brief: There appears to be a vagueness among the merchants of the county regarding the hours which they may employ female clerks and help during the holiday season. Factory inspector E.W. Lott, of Springville, requested that this information be given. Three days of the consecutive seven days in which the holiday falls, females may be employed two hours additional on those three days, but such additional hours of employment shall not exceed 54 hours in the week. Females may be employed during the holiday season, who are under 24 years of age, but they cannot be employed later than 9 o’clock in the night.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, December 19, 1818.

*DIED. In the township of Rush, on the morning of the 12th instant, Captain Israel Birchard, aged fifty three years. Captain Birchard was a native of Connecticut and was one of the earliest settlers in this County. His life was an undeviating example of integrity, and he died in the joy and hope of a blessed immortality. His death is lamented, not only by his excellent wife and large family of children, but by all who were acquainted with him, to whom he has left the example of his good conduct. His death was that of a Christian, and those who witnessed the resignation of his last moments, could truly exclaim, Blessed are they that die in the Lord!

*WAS LEFT. At the store of Herrick & Fordham about two months since, a new check Cotton HANDKERCHIEF, with a few pounds of Sugar tied in it. The owner can have it by calling and paying for this advertisement. Dec. 16, 1818.

*STRAY HEIFER. Broke into the enclosures of the subscriber about the thirtieth of Sept. last, a brown two years old HEIFER; she has some white under her belly, a speckled face, and has crumpled horns. The owners requested to pay charges and take her away. FREEMAN NICKERSON. Springville, Dec. 17, 1818.

Thompson – A letter from Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Pickering, who are now enjoying their Florida home, report fine weather and everything lovely.

Forest City – Fire is raging in the culm pile near the river bridge. It has made rapid headway of late without any interference by the coal company. The road leading to Browndale will soon be reached unless an immediate check is made. The fumes are sulphureous and almost unbearable to passersby. ALSO Philip Evans has purchased the Walker restaurant and has been busy the past few days in getting it ready for business. It will be neat and easy and up to date. Philip’s many friends wish him success in his new venture. ALSO Death has again entered the ranks of Enterprise Hose Company of Forest City and removed an active member in the person of Sidney J. Leham. Brother Leham was a good fireman, always willing to do his duty at all times and in whatever capacity and his untimely demise is deeply regretted by his fellow members. The sympathy of the company members are extended to his widow and family and the company charter will be draped for 30 days.

Uniondale – Jerry Kishpaugh, of Herrick Center, and Monroe Tyler, two veteran sawyers, were discussing the amounts of timber each had sawed. Jerry claimed to have had twenty years’ experience but Monroe was equal to the emergency. He claims to hold the record in this section, having 70,000,000 feet to his credit.

West Clifford – Clyde Wilson, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Wilson, passed away on Monday morning after several weeks’ illness. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon.

Lanesboro – Mr. and Mrs. O.R. Wheeler have recently received news of the death of their son, Earl Wheeler, in France. A letter from another son, Arthur Wheeler, was published on Monday last in the Transcript relating to the sad details and mentioning the place of the burial of the dead soldier and the kindness of the Company Commander and all who could in any way contribute help and sympathy during the sad experience. He was formerly employed in the shops at Susquehanna.

Springville – Charlie Lee and wife are happy over the arrival of a little daughter, born Nov. 9th, 1918—Elizabeth Lee. ALSO After nearly a month we hear that the schools and churches will open next week. A few families were hard hit but no deaths have occurred near us. East Lynn, Springville Twp. – Arthur A. Springer died of kidney disease at his home in the M. B. Taylor house, Oct. 25. He is survived by twelve children and two sisters. His wife died six years ago.

Auburn – Reports from Stanley Loomis, son of Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Loomis, of Auburn township, state that he is recovering from his wounds at a hospital in England and will probably come home soon. He received seven wounds, one of which was so bad that it was necessary to amputate a leg. No braver or manly young soldier than Mr. Loomis trod the soil of France, and, while many friends will regret to learn of his physical misfortune, they will find great comfort from the fact that he was willing to make any sacrifice for his country. All honor to such as he.

Birchardville – Miss Helen Birchard is the possessor of a fine new player piano.

Susquehanna – Five young men were recently arrested for using a ferret in hunting rabbits. The man who had the ferret in his possession at the time of arrest was fined $25.

Jackson – Jackson people received news on Saturday that Jesse Spangenberg, formerly of this place, had been seriously wounded in France, and was in a hospital near Verdun. ALSO Henry Felton, of The Democrat, received news that a former classmate and close friend, Floyd E. Waters, of this place, had been killed on the battlefields of France. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Waters have received no official word of his death, and the report remains quite indefinite.

Montrose – D. J. Donovan, the progressive landlord of the Tarbell House, enjoys keeping his property looking “slicker than grease” and has made extensive improvements about the hotel property, putting on concrete steps and landing and also a concrete walk. He is making changes inside, and equipping with additional sleeping rooms, which will be of great benefit to him at times during court, etc., in taking care of the greater number of guests. “Let the good work go on, D. J.”

Harford – Dr. Lewis was calling on South Harford friends, Monday. He is talking of going to New York State to work in the near future, where he will get $3.00 a day and board. ALSO The Boy Scouts will have a box social at the S. Harford school house this week. Proceeds to be used to care for the poor French orphans. Ladies come and bring boxes and men come and buy them.

Marriage Licenses: Albert Eugene Felton, Susquehanna and Clara Rought, Summersville; Floyd E. Hibbard, Auburn and Myrtle C. Bishop, Rush; James J. McAvoy, Auburn and Mary E. McGee, Auburn; Leonard A. Casey, Susquehanna and Delia McNamara, Susquehanna; George Ramain, Lanesboro and Jennie Kinyon, Lanesboro; Helen Brundage, New Milford Boro. and Almon G. Stonier, New Milford Twp.; Leon T. VanCott, New Milford Twp. and Myrtle M. Cameron, Harford; Robert Walker, Herrick, and Minnie Westbrook, Lakeside.

News Briefs: Henry Ford gave, the other day, at his experimental farm for disabled solders, a good definition of a hustler. “A hustler,” he said, “is a man who has his shoes soled oftener than he has his pants seated.” ALSO An “Anecdote” found in the Montrose Gazette, Nov. 27, 1818: “Two Irishmen meeting in New York shook hands under an impression that they were once old friends and companions; but on observing they were mistaken, and that they were entire strangers to each other, one of them exclaimed, “Arra dear Brother, we were greatly deceived! you tho’t it was me, and I tho’t it was you, but it was neither of us.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, November 27, 2018.

*MARRIED. In the township of Tioga, Tioga County, on the 19th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Bivins, Mr. William Ross, of Rush, in this County, to Miss Anna Shoemaker, of the former place.

*Milford & Owego Turnpike. Notice is hereby given to the Stockholders of the Milford & Owego Turnpike road company, to meet at the house of Edward Fuller, in Montrose, Susquehanna county, on the first Monday of January next, to elect One President, Twelve Managers, & One Treasurer, to manage the concerns of said company for the ensuing year. B. T. CASE, Sec’y. Montrose, Nov. 24th, 1818.

*NOTICE. All persons indebted to the estate of Jedediah Hewit, late of Bridgewater township, deceased, are requested to call and settle immediately; and all persons having demands against said estate are requested to bring them forward, properly attested for settlement. SAMUEL BACKUS, Adm’r. Bridgewater, Nov. 13, 1818.