Montrose– Friends in this vicinity learn with regret of the contemplated removal of Dr. W.B. Van de Sand and wife to the west. Dr. Van de Sand has built up a good osteopathic practice in Montrose and as both himself and wife have been active in community welfare work they have made many friends. Dr. Van de Sand’s health has not been the best and he expects to locate in a less rigorous climate. ALSO William Green, of Hopbottom, while driving his Ford car down Public avenue, Tuesday, skidded into a steeply sloping gutter near the People’s Bazaar and brought up suddenly against the curb and a telephone pole. The steering gear and forward portions of the car were badly twisted and bent. Meehan Bros., blacksmiths, straightened out the worst portions and Mr. Green and a companion heated other parts in the stove in Patrick’s cigar store and hammered them straight on the sidewalk—and the goldarned little Ford rambled right along towards home.

Springville – The life of a step-father is not always a joyous one, but this fact does not seem to hinder some men from joining themselves to a ready-made family by the ties of matrimony. Mina Ferris, a widow, with several grown up children, lived at Springville and about a month ago, yielding to the artful calls of cupid, she married Wilbur Valentine. The children arrived from Tunkhannock, with a truck, and proceeded to remove all the household furniture. This was objected to by the newly-wed couple, who finally sent for an officer, but who failed to arrest the parties. Later an officer from Montrose arrested two of the sons, who entered bail for a hearing at Montrose, Nov. 27th.

East Kingsley – The aeroplanes travelling between Scranton and Binghamton are a pleasing sight now that the Peace treaty between Germany and the Allies has been signed.

Forest City – The epidemic of Spanish influenza we are glad to state has passed, and conditions here are rapidly approaching normal, says the Forest City News. There are about 6 cases in the temporary hospital, and all but one is convalescing. It is expected that the hospital will be closed this week and the building will be thoroughly fumigated for the reopening. ALSO Sgt. Stanley Horosko was killed in France during the last drive. Prior to his death he had been wounded and left the hospital to rejoin his command. His father was killed in the mines when Stanley was 10 and his stepfather met a similar fate last January. He is survived by his mother and four sisters.

Rushville – J. A. Shadduck, a successful apiarist, has disposed of 1,500 pounds of honey to customers in this vicinity and to wholesalers in Scranton during the past season.

Susquehanna – Henry Teskey received a telegram from the War Department announcing that his son, Corp. James Teskey, had died in France of wounds received in action. At the time he joined the colors, Teskey was employed as chief clerk in the office of Shop Superintendent Depue of the Erie railroad at this place. He has three other brothers in the service.

Thompson – “Old Glory” In 1864 an order called the Patriotic Union League was organized at Jenkins Hollow, one mile north of Thompson borough, with 25 or 30 charter members. C.P. Jenkins, of the borough is the only charter member living. B.C. Stoddard, of Amsterdam, NY, and Samuel Burr, now in a soldiers’ home, are the only ones living at the present time, so far as is known. When the League was organized, C.B. Jenkins was detailed to purchase a flag for the order. He found it impossible to get one ready made in Susquehanna, so purchased material of Grettenburg, Rosenbaum & Co., who furnished him the design for field and stars. The young ladies of the vicinity met at the home of Cyrus Hall and made the flag—all hand-made. Of the “girls” present on that occasion only two are now living—Nannie Hall, now Mrs. B.F. Barnes, and Wealthy Gelatt, now Mrs. Larrabee, both residing in Thompson. The flag is now in Mr. Jenkin’s possession and he is very choice of it. It is used only on special or eventful occasions. It was used at the close of the Civil War, Spanish-American War, and again last evening at the jollification.

West Auburn – R.B. Swisher, manager of the telephone company, had a narrow escape recently, from serious injury, when knocked down by an infuriated cow. As it was, he received several bad bruises; the cow’s horn pierced his hand below the thumb.

Lanesboro – Earl Wheeler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Wheeler, was wounded in action in France on Oct. 18. according to a letter written by his brother, Arthur, who is also in the service over there. A bursting shell caused a compound fracture of one of Soldier Wheeler’s limbs and he is now in a base hospital. Six other soldiers were also wounded by the shell.

News Briefs: The increase in the number of tractors in Pennsylvania is 122 per cent over last year, which indicates the rapidity with which they are coming into use. Every county in the state is now operating tractors for farming purposes. Susquehanna is credited with 22, Bradford has 61, Wayne 18, Wyoming 3, and Lancaster leads with 209. It will not be many years before tractors will be common as trucks. ALSO Officials at Washington estimate that the total casualties of the American expeditionary forces in the war will not exceed 100,000, including the men killed in action, died of wounds, disease and accidents, and the missing, who will never be accounted for. Some may be found when the prisoners are returned from Germany. It will be several weeks before the record of casualties can be completed. ALSO Pennsylvania automobile license tags for 1919 will be black with red figures and will be of a different shape, which will stop the practice of painting over old tags. The tags are being made by inmates of the Huntingdon reformatory again this year.

Marriage Licenses: Chas. H. Gesford, Dimock and Blanche Severcool, Springville; Fred W. Ives, Susquehanna and Hattie E. McKane, Great Bend; Albert E. Felton, Susquehanna and Clara E. Rought, Summersville; Floyd E. Hibbard, Auburn and Myrtle C. Bishop, Auburn.

200 Years Ago, from the Montrose Gazette, Nov. 21, 1818.

*WILLIAM TILLOTT, Dyer, Clothier, & Presser of Woollen Cloths, (From London England). Most respectfully informs the inhabitants of Clifford, Gibson, Jackson, Harford, Waterford and all other adjoining towns, that he has taken the Fulling Mills heretofore occupied by Mr. Stephens, in the Elk Woods, where he intends dyeing and dressing Woolen Cloths to any color or patern that may be wished. Woolen Yarn dyed all colors. Mr. Tillott informs those who may honor him with the custom that he has got a good assortment of Drugs for dyeing all colors from one of the best houses in New York, and that he does not purchase them by the small quantity as some clothiers do in this country. Mr. Tillott having served his apprenticeship in one of the first dye houses in England, flatters himself that he will be able to turn out his work in a style far superior to any that has been in the country before. All orders left at Ezekiel Titus’s in Harford, will be taken from there and returned in ten days. Produce taken in payment for work. Oct. 8, 1818.

*STRAY SHEEP. Came into the enclosure of the subscriber on the 7th inst., Seven Sheep. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges, and take them away. Some of said sheep have a nick under the right ear, and one has a bell on. SCOTT BALDWIN, Bridgewater, Nov. 20, 1818.

Forest City – Indications point to a relief in the epidemic that has prevailed here the past three weeks. The prompt action of the board of health in taking action to prevent its spread and the care of the afflicted has undoubtedly materially helped the situation. The prevailing opinion is that it has reached the maximum. ALSO Uncle Sam will not get silk for aeroplane construction from the Forest City silk mills this week, at least. Both mills were ordered closed by order of the board of health. It was feared that by working the employees might spread the influenza. ALSO Much delay is occasioned in the interment of influenza victims, owing to the scarcity of coffins. J. R. Bell, undertaker, was informed yesterday that only one coffin each day to each patron was the limit until the death rate decreased.

Thompson – Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Mead were happily surprised Sunday night, Oct. 20th, when upon answering a ring at the door in walked his sister, Mrs. Nellie Messenger of Blackfoot, Idaho, and her son, Dana, pharmacist in the medical corps of the navy, U.S.S. Louisville, who was granted a leave of absence for five days. Mr. Messenger has been overseas five times during his 18 months service. He sent a message to his mother to meet him at Thompson, and she started Friday and very unexpectedly they met at Susquehanna and arrived in Thompson at midnight. Friends from a distance were notified and he received a rush of calls during his stay. Mrs. Messenger will remain indefinitely.

Uniondale – Richard Davis has been helping Everett Giddings in the potato field the past week. He is 80 years old, but can handle a potato fork with the next one.

Clifford – In an endeavor to do his bit in stopping the Hun, Leon Smith, of Lenox, made the supreme sacrifice last week.  His body was laid at rest in the cemetery at this place last Saturday.

Montrose – Clarence A. Dawley, former Montrose young man, was appointed pneumatic engineer of the U.S. Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation in New York City. Some years ago he invented and developed a meter for measurement of compressed air which has proven so successful that it has been adopted by all the leading mining, railway, steel plants, industrial and chemical plants in this and foreign countries. He organized the New Jersey Meter Co. to handle this business and since the war started he has given his principal efforts to this concern. Burgess Preston Asks No Vandalism Hallowe’en Night: There appears to be a popular misconception of the way in which this occasion should be celebrated. In previous years some of our young people celebrated by damaging property as much as possible. The ruthless destruction carried on in the past is to be deplored. We believe it to be the result of thoughtlessness, and appeal to the better sense of our young people on the approaching Hallowe’en. There certainly can be no pleasure in such demonstrations and in many cases it means loss and suffering to those afflicted. Young people, we place you on your honor and have sufficient confidence in you to believe you will confine your demonstrations to legitimate fun this year.

North Bridgewater – Walter A. Jackson, an aged veteran of the Civil War, died yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles R. Fancher. He was a former resident of Harford. Mr. Jackson was a member of Company E, Ninth Cavalry.  He enlisted Oct. 29, 1861 and was discharged Dec. 24, 1864.

Summersville, New Milford Twp. – Three members of the Anderson household are dead as a result of the epidemic of influenza. Mrs. Alfred Anderson died Friday night of last week, after a few days’ illness. Her daughter Leona, aged three years and six months, died Monday. Clyde Anderson, a brother-in-law of the dead woman, also died on Monday. Another child has been seriously ill but at last report was convalescing.

Silver Lake Twp. – Miss Josephine Murphy, aged 16 years, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Murphy, Friday, Oct. 25, 1918. Death was due to influenza and pneumonia. Deceased attended the Montrose High School last year and had a large circle of friends in her home community and Montrose. Besides her parents she is survived by three brothers and three sisters. The funeral was held at St. Augustine’s Church, Silver Lake.

Hallstead – W.P. VanLoan will auction off his stock Nov. 7, across the track from the Chair Factory. Mr. VanLoan [who is] going out of the milk business leaves only one milk-man to supply this place. At one time there were five milk-men supplying the town and milk was five or six cents a quart. It is now 13 cents. At the same ratio we should think if milk was selling for three or four cents it would require eight or ten milk-men to supply the town. But that was “before the war.”

Susquehanna – Who was the fellow who works here and lives in Hallstead that forgot to set his clock and watch back Sunday morning—got his breakfast early and hiked it to the Erie, where he found no one—didn’t dare go back for fear of meeting the fellows coming over, and who spent an unpleasant time hiding around until train time? We bet he sweat more over that hour than any work he did for the Government that day.

Lynn, Springville Twp. – Two of our enterprising neighbor-women have been compelled to take up the axes and go to the woods and chop wood for their fuel. ALSO The scarcity of wood choppers almost compels them to do it. Potato digging and apple picking are in order these days and the farmerettes are taking an active part in the work on account of the shortage of help.

East Rush – Glen Quick was out one night last week and caught six skunks, one being a black one, two half stripes, and three full stripes, making him a pretty good night’s work.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, October 31, 1818.

*Stop The Thief. Was stolen from the subscriber’s Inn, in Braintrim, Luzerne county [now Wyoming County], a saddle with plated stirrups, bare-skin housing, one blue surtout coat, with a large cape put on with hooks and eyes. The above articles are supposed to have been stolen by Baley Blakesly—he is about middling size with black eyes—had on a blue coatee & olive velvet pantaloons. It is also strongly suspected that said Baley stole a chestnut colored Horse. Said horse has a star on his forehead and had a bloody wart in his ear. Whoever will apprehend said thief so that he may be bro’t to justice and secure the property shall be entitled to Fifteen dollars reward. Wm. T. Alden. Oct, 14, 1818.

*ANOTHER REVOLUTIONARY OFFICER GONE. On Friday last at New London, Gen. Jedediah Huntington, aged 79 years, formerly collector of that port, and a highly distinguished Officer of the Revolution. [From Gazette of October 26, 1818]

*NOTICE. The annual general meeting of the Stockholders of the Silver Lake Bank will be held at their Banking house in the village of Montrose on the first Monday of November next. The annual election of Directors for said Bank will be held at the same place on the third Monday of November next at one o’clock in the afternoon. By order of the Board. PUTNAM CATLIN, Cash’r. Montrose, Oct. 22, 1818. [From Gazette of October 26, 1818]

With Our Boys in the Field: Niles Johnson, of Uniondale, is home on furlough. He is a fireman on board the C.S. Cruiser, Frederick, a troop transport; Warren Colsten, of Great Bend, has sailed overseas; Roy Oakes, Fairdale, wishes to publicly express his thanks to the friends and neighbors who so kindly presented him with a wrist watch before leaving to enlist in Uncle Sam’s army.

Forest City – John Walker, of Delaware Street, passed away of pneumonia, the scourge now sweeping the country. He was born in Gibson in 1872, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Walker. He enlisted when war with Spain was declared in 1898 and sent to Cuba, where he participated in the battle of San Juan. He was later sent to the Philippines and was a member of the American forces that quelled the Boxer insurrection in China. He is survived by his father and wife and the following children: Millicent, Mildred, Duane, George, Manley, Clarence and Marshal.

Thompson – Owing to the prevalence of the influenza the churches and schools are closed indefinitely.

Rush – Death came suddenly to Samuel Kirkhuff, age 70, while he was engaged in unloading a car of lime at the station at Meshoppen, Sept. 30, caused by his neck being dislocated. His body was taken to his home at Engle Corners, near the Rush poor farm. He removed here 2 years ago from Lake Winola, to which place the remains were taken for burial.

Heart Lake – L.E. Griffing will open his cider and jelly mill October 2nd. Vinegar is scarce and high. Now is the time to fill up your barrels while apples are plentiful. Sweet apples are best and should be saved separate for jell and apple butter.

Binghamton, NY – Binghamton became “dry” Oct. 1st, and the hotels are shifting their sails, so to speak, the erstwhile barrooms being converted into dining rooms and soda dispensing departments. The barroom of the Arlington, where many a “camel” has slacked his thirst, is being converted into a lunch room, where ices and soda water will be dispensed. E.M. Tierney, a native of Susquehanna, who made the Arlington famous and won for himself an enviable reputation as a hotel man, will become manager of the Hotel Ansonia, in New York city. The Hotel Bennett, which has had a lot of financial difficulty, is to be re-opened, it is understood.

Great Bend – Chas. A. Williams has resigned his position with Williams & Co., and accepted one with the N. H. Parke Leather Co., where he will assist in pursuing war orders.

Hop Bottom - Effective Monday, Oct. 7th, Roberts Bros. coal dealers, announce that their business will be conducted on a strictly cash basis ALSO No one here takes greater interest in the success of the American soldiers in the Argonne woods than Rev. R.S. Kellerman; for it was here in the vicinity of the Argonne woods that General Christopher Kellerman drove the German army out of France 126 years ago, 1792. For the success of that great victory over the Germans, Kellerman was given the title of Duke of Valmy. Afterward Kellerman became a Marshal under Napoleon Bonaparte.

Auburn Twp. -Briggs Shaver, of Shannon Hill, who was principal of the Gibson Graded School, has resigned and has gone to Mansfield to take a military training course and enlist in the Students’ Army Training Corps.

Transue - Lester Barnes has enrolled in the Students’ Army Training Corps, at Gettysburg, PA. His many friends gathered at his home on Sept. 30th and tendered him a farewell party prior to his leaving.

Harford - In the stately mansion full of historic memories from its association with names and events in the past of Harford, gathered a company of friends and relatives Monday afternoon at the funeral service of Mrs. Marietta I. Jones, the mother of Senator E.E. Jones. Mrs. Jones was born in Honesdale, August 14, 1831. She met Henry W. Jones, whom she married, while attending the Franklin Academy in Harford. Five children were born, of whom Edward E. Jones alone survives. His son, Henry, is part of the Lafayette Espadrille, [French air force], now serving in France. 

South Harford - Several from here attended the funeral of James Pickering at South Gibson. We all feel that we have lost one of our best neighbors.

Uniondale - Loren Avery was quite seriously hurt last week when the motorcycle he was driving ran into a telephone pole.  He was taken to Emergency Hospital, Carbondale.

Brooklyn - Brooklyn passed a very quiet Sunday, with no church services and no automobile driving. ALSO Mrs. E.S. Eldridge has sold the apples in her orchard to Mr. Lundergan who has an evaporating plant at Hop Bottom. Dr. F.S. Miller has charge of the picking. He engaged 20 Montrose High School boys to help him.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp.  – There was no preaching on the Hill, Sunday, as the minister failed to get there, although there was a fair congregation.

WAR MAP SERVICE - The Democrat is receiving a special War Map Service, (a new map is received each week) showing progress of the fighting forces in Europe. Boundary lines between Germany, France, Belgium, Alsace and Lorraine are shown; also the location of the many towns and cities we read of every day now. It is an interesting map.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, October 10, 1818.

*COOPERING BUSINESS. The subscriber informs the inhabitants of Montrose and its vicinity, that he has established the above business, in this town, where he will be thankful for all orders in his line of business. BARRELS of all kinds kept constantly on hand for sale. Produce of all kinds taken in payment. Abraham Fordham. Montrose, October 9, 1818.

*STRAY STEERS. Strayed from the village of Montrose on Sunday last, a yoke of two year old steers, one a dark brindle, the other red, with a white face.  Any person who will give information where they may be found shall receive a liberal reward. Isaac Seymour, Pike, Bradford Co. Sept. 26, 1818.

*Dissolution of Partnership. The partnership heretofore existing between the subscribers, under the title of Curtis & Coy, is dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to said firm are requested to call and settle by the first of November next, if they wish to save cost, as all persons who are delinquent at that time, must expect to have cost made them. DANIEL CURTIS, ALANSON COY. Montrose, Oct 8, 1818.

“With Our Boys in the Field.” Stanley Crissell, of Brooklyn, is reported to be a prisoner in the German prison camp at Cessel; Wesley G. Straitmell, of Brooklyn is reported killed and Andrew Warhola, of Forest city, severely wounded; Lt. Stanley Loomis, Auburn, has been seriously wounded in both legs; David Chichester, of Hallstead, is in the second line trenches in France. Corp. Dewey Carpenter, of South Gibson, wrote that he is in France and told of the retreat of the German [army] along the Marne sector; Curtis E. Sharp, of Kingsley, was wounded while fighting on the Marne with the 28th division.

New Milford – Acting under orders from the Federal government, the State Highway department will close down work on the New Milford highway as soon as the supply of material on the ground is used up in carrying forward the construction of a portion of the contract. This will leave about 2,500 feet of roadway through the borough unimproved.

Bridgewater Twp. – Mrs. John Hawley died at her home on Sept. 17, 1918, following a short illness from peritonitis. Deceased was 37 years of age. She was a devoted mother and wife and her death is sadly felt by the husband and nine children who survive, the youngest being less than a year old.

Brooklyn – Mrs. Mary Stephens celebrated her 91st birthday anniversary last Monday. She is well and hearty and has her mental faculties to a wonderful degree for one of her years. AND in Oakland, Mrs. Sarah Burgess is 97 years of age. She has been blind for the past 25 years, but, notwithstanding her affliction, it is claimed, she is one of the most cheerful of that section.

Susquehanna – George T. Depue, superintendent of the Erie shops here, has been notified that the Erie plant at Susquehanna has been selected as an auxiliary to the Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia, which is building a portion of 3,000 locomotives to be known as the “Pershing Engine,” for use on the military railroads of France. The work assigned to the Susquehanna shops consists of constructing 100 engine frames, material for which is now in transit.

Retta, Auburn Twp. – During the thunder shower on Thursday night of last week, the residence of Ross Carter, at Retta, was struck by lightning. The bolt is believed to have entered the house on the telephone wire, as the instrument was torn from the wall and flung across the room. Practically all the windows in the house were shattered, a large bay window torn to pieces, and in nearly every room splinters of wood and plaster were thrown about. A bed in one of the sleeping rooms occupied by their youngest son was broken by the shock and the bedding burned full of holes, but the sleeping child escaped without apparent injury. Judging the damage done, it was a wonder that the boy was not seriously hurt.

South Auburn – While Olin Green’s house was being remodeled, 136 lbs. of honey was found when siding was removed.

Dimock – A long and cold winter will soon be here. See that your coal bins and wood houses are filled with good fuel before the snow falls.

Springville – Dr. Warren Diller has been called to report for duty and will leave on Sept. 21st. We understand he goes to Washington, D. C. and will receive the appointment of captain. Dr. Diller has a large practice and will be greatly missed. His family will go to Buffalo, NY.

East Rush – Daniel Lowe, living near the poor farm, had a number of lambs bitten by dogs and one killed last Sunday night.  If the owners of dogs would live up to the law in regard to knowing where their dogs were from night until morning, there would be fewer sheep killed.

Rushville – J.A. Shadduck has a large apiary and although he lost about 20 swarms last winter, has a large yield of honey this fall, having approximately 1500 pounds.

Montrose – Rev. Dwight Safford, widely known as “The Cane Man,” wishes us to announce that he will preach from the Court House steps, next Sunday afternoon, at four o’clock, and promises some good gospel singing. Rev. Safford’s canes will be held in increased esteem should they be used in the rout of the devil. ALSO Friends will regret to learn that Lieut. W. Beck is in a hospital at Newport News, suffering with Job’s comforters. [One who discourages or depresses while seemingly giving comfort or consolation.]

Forest City – A mass meeting of Polish residents was held in the Family theatre Sunday afternoon. The exercises were opened by devotional services followed by singing of “America,” by the choir of Sacred Heart church. Lieut. Piec, of Pittsburg, who has been instrumental in securing many recruits for the Polish army in training at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, spoke for over an hour. His coupling of the Stars and Stripes and the banner of Poland was vociferously applauded. The program was brought to a close by the singing of a Polish national hymn.

News Briefs: The ten million imprisoned people in occupied Belgium and France are facing shame, suffering, disease, and some of them death, for lack of clothing this winter. A clothing drive is called for. ALSO Lieut. Robert E. Lee, U.S.A., grandson of Gen. Robert E. Lee, commander in chief of the armies of the Confederate states during the Civil War, is fighting for the United States. He has the mark as a military leader set by his famous grandfather as the goal of his efforts. Gen. Lee’s fame as a soldier is secure, for he is rated by military experts as one of the greatest commanders the world has known.  If Lieut. Lee inherits his military skill there will be no question about his chances of being rated a military genius. Maj. William Fitzhugh Lee Simpson, a grand-nephew of Gen. Lee, recently died while on duty in France. He was in charge of the American school of machine gunfire in France.

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

*DIED in this township [Bridgewater], on the 17th instant, in the 67th year of her age, Mrs. Betsey Brewster, wife of Nathan Brewster.

*MARRIED, On the 15th inst., at New Milford, by Joshua W. Raynsford Esq., Mr. Linus Foot to Miss Laury Palmer.

*MARRIED, In this township [Bridgewater], on Sunday evening last, by D. Post Esq., Mr. George Mauger to Miss Sally Case.

*MARRIED, In Waterford [Brooklyn] on Tuesday the 10th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Doolittle, an itinerant preacher in the Methodist connexion [connection], Mr. Thomas Garland to Miss Judith Teuxbury [Tewksbury], both of that place.

BLACKSMITHING. I. & D. Post having employed workmen in the above business will execute all orders in that line or the shortest notice, and in the best manner, at the stand formerly occupied by Curtis & Coy, a few rods east of the public avenue. They solicit the patronage of a liberal public. Montrose, Sept. 18, 1818.

Celebrating the End of the War: From noon until late at night, the people of Montrose and surrounding country celebrated the signing of the armistice, the virtual ending of the great war. Noises of every description were heard on all sides. Pandemonium reigned. People were intoxicated (figuratively speaking) with happiness. The festivities were to celebrate a wonderful day and everyone did his or her best to do the occasion a measure of justice, heaped and running over. The Montrose High School paraded with credit to themselves, their teachers and the commonwealth. The Boy Scouts headed the school demonstration. A finely decorated truck, containing Uncle Sam and Miss Liberty, led the way, followed by a red, white and blue truck to represent “Backing Liberty,” filled with farmers, farmerettes, soldiers and sailors, nurses and cooks. Another decorated truck carried the American Girls, dressed in red, white and blue. The Camp Fire Girls and the grades followed, carrying flags. After the school parade, the auto parade formed, headed by Susquehanna and Montrose bands and drum corps. All the patriotic societies and other organizations in the town were represented. At 7 p.m. an informal parade was launched—a real, old-fashioned torch light procession, each marcher equipped with some noise-producing instrument. The homes of the town were illuminated and mid cheers and shouts the parade stopped at Monument Square, where the mayor asked for three cheers for the boys “over there.” After numerous speeches and band selections the crowd then gathered below the Court House where a huge bonfire ended the day’s celebration. At East Rush: Our little town celebrated the fall of Germany by the ringing of the church bell and firing off of guns, and all hearts rejoiced that the two young men that went from us to fight the Hun are not injured, and in all probability will soon return to us, although Clark James, while working in the engineering corps was gassed and it affected his eyes, he wrote to his parents that he will soon be all right. At Susquehanna – The news of the fighting having ceased caused a wild outburst of delight among our people. The big shops were practically deserted for every worker wanted to celebrate the great event and only those unable to be spared, were left in the shops. Brooklyn, when the report came that Germany had surrendered, the church bells, school bells, dinner bells and tin pans sounded forth the glad tidings. School declared a recess and the school children paraded the streets waving flags, singing patriotic songs and hurrahing. In the evening Kaiser Bill was hung in effigy, amid the cheers of a large throng of people, in the center of the town. J. W. Adams and O. M. Doloway, two veterans of the Civil War, aided in the celebration by firing their old army muskets.

Great Bend – V. D. Hand and James M. Gillispie, of Hallstead, and Chas. M. Hamlin, of this village, have organized a system of chain stores, to be known as the H.G.&H. Stores, to be operated as general stores on the cash plan. The new concern starts off with four stores. The Peoples’ Cash Store will be the central store, while the former Chambers, Allen and Hamlin stores will be operated as branch stores.

Tirzah (Herrick Twp.) and Vicinity - Neighbors and friends of Charles Fisher held a bee on Thursday of last week and dug his potatoes for him. He is just recovering from an attack of influenza and is unable to work, while in Thompson, several neighbors and friends met and dug all of Mrs. Edith Davis’ potatoes and put them in the cellar. ALSO Fire destroyed the large dairy barn of Judson J. Walker on Nov. 7. Mrs. Walker discovered smoke and on going out of the house found their big dairy barn in flames. Immediately giving the alarm she hurried to the burning building, where through the dense smoke, she found and brought to safety a large, young horse, the only animal in the barn at the time. Help came, but to no avail, and the ban and contents were completely destroyed; about 40 tons of hay, several pieces of machinery, a quantity of straw and a large silo. The house, nearby, was saved. The loss was a large one, as this barn was one of the best in this community.

Lakeside, New Milford Twp. – The Lakeside store, which has been closed since Wm. Brink moved to Laceyville, has re-opened with an entirely new stock of groceries and general merchandise under the management of A. W. Darrow.

Oakland - The well-known firm of Brush Bros. has sold the grocery stock, etc. to Joseph Stack, who will conduct that business at the same stand. Brush Bros. have retained their hardware store and remodeled the same, adding new lines, until it will be one of the best and most up-to-date hardware stores in this vicinity.

Lynn, Springville Twp. – Two of our popular young women have donned bloomers and have taken jobs of farmers, husking corn on shares with success, showing that they are trying to do their bit.

News Briefs: We notice one thing about this influenza epidemic. The doctors who prescribed whisky are getting much more of the practice than those who prescribed caster oil. ALSO Here is a remedy to help wipe out influenza—the advice of one doctor—“My advice to all patients is to go to bed with the windows open, protected from drafts by a screen and with plenty of cover, but not as to sweat. It is also pressing that our women get away from the habit of keeping the shades in the “company room,” and in bedrooms drawn in day time. Throw open the blinds; let the sunlight in; air the rooms during the day and have plenty of fresh air at night. That will harm nobody and make the body all the stronger in the resistance to the germs.” The doctor is right, germs cannot live in sunlight and fresh air.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, November 7 and 14, 1818.

*”SOMETIMES BY FIRE.” The barn of Rev. E. Kingsbury, of Harford, was consumed by fire on Friday night of last week, with all its contents, consisting of his year’s supply of hay and grain and a valuable family horse. It took fire from a candle which some lads had carried into the stable. The loss to Mr. Kingsbury is great; but we trust the liberality of the citizens of that township will be exercised in relieving his distress. (11/7)

*NOTICE. As certain persons are circulating a report that I have agreed to pay the debts of Jabez Newcomb, I hereby notify the public that such an agreement never did exist, and that I utterly refuse to pay any demands of whatsoever name or nature existing against him. EZEKIEL MAINE, Bridgewater, Nov 6, 1818.

*NOTICE. I hereby notify all persons that I never did nor never will agree to pay any debts contracted by Peleg Baldwin, my father, and I forbid all persons trusting any person on my account without a written or verbal order. LYMAN BALDWIN.  Middletown, Nov. 10, 1818.

*REGIMENTAL ORDERS. The field officers of the 76th Reg’t. Pennsylvania Militia, are directed to meet at Edward Fuller’s, in Montrose, on the second Monday of December next, at 11 o’clock A.M. The paymaster of said Regiment is also directed to attend at the aforesaid time and place and exhibit a fair statement of his accounts agreeably to law. FREDERICK BAILEY, Col. 76th Regiment Pennsylvania Militia. Waterford, Nov. 12, 1818.

*WOLF HUNT. The Sportsmen of Susquehanna County are invited to attend a Wolf Hunt on the waters of the Snake Creek, near the Salt spring, on Friday the 27th inst. A large tract of wilderness will be surrounded, and drove to the centre in close order, until the party arrives at a certain circle, marked out by lopping of bushes where a hault will be made for further orders. Danger need not be apprehended, as the circle will be drawn around a hill. Particular arrangements will be made by officers appointed for the purpose. A SPORTSMAN. Montrose, Nov. 13, 1818.

With Our Boys in the Field: Archie Ireland, of Lawsville, age 29, died at Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont, of pneumonia; Pvt. Leon LaBarr, Lanesboro, died at Camp Meade of pneumonia; Lt. J. J. Strack, Forest City, at Camp Zachary Taylor, of pneumonia; W. C. Taylor lost both legs in the fighting in France; Tracy Bailey, age 28, of Gibson, influenza; Lee Hitchock, of Rush, arrived safe in France; Earl Canfield, of Camp Hancock, GA, was quarantined for 30 days for diphtheria; Dr. John Corson, of Brooklyn, died at Camp Bayand, New Mexico because of failing health. He enlisted in the Medical division of the U.S. Army and saw much overseas service until last May when he returned because of his health; Wm. McAvoy, Auburn Twp, who was on the Mexican border, is now in the thick of the fight in France; Charles Baker, Brooklyn, a laborer of E. L. Palmer; Thomas Reddon, of Susquehanna, was slightly wounded in the hip, after 76 days of continuous fighting in France.

Influenza and pneumonia deaths. Mattie Dickerson Catlin, wife of Morris Catlin, age 27, Montrose; Mrs. H. H. Hoven, wife of Dr. Hooven, Harford; Joseph P. O’Brien, age 29, formerly of Montrose, now of Binghamton; Oney T. Rounds, Supt of State Highways in Susq. Co., Uniondale; Earl A. Clinton, age 33, New Milford; John T. Baldwin, Wooster, Mass, husband of the former Lillian Lathrop, of Springville; Frank Merrill, Brooklyn; Edith DeGroat, age 15, at the Barnes Hospital, Susquehanna; Mrs. Sandy Munroe, Susquehanna; Bessie Dann, age 15, at the Barnes Hospital, Susquehanna; Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin S. Cogswell, at the Ballentine farm, South Montrose; Leon Curran, age 21, Susquehanna; Mrs. Charles F. Sweeney, of Brackney, mother of ten children; Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mawhiney, Montrose; Mrs. Michael Foley and daughter, Dorothy, of Watervliet, NY, formerly of Susquehanna; Mrs. John Randall, age 22, of Franklin township and 3-month old child. The bereaved husband and another child are reported to be very ill with the same malady; James Donohue, age 35, Hallstead; Frank Craft, age 24, Hallstead; Geneva S. Whalen, age 3 and Mary C. Whalen, age six months, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. John Whalen, of Hallstead. There are five children in the family, all of whom have been ill with influenza. Burial was made Brooklyn, PA; Mrs. Ida Avery, age 56, Uniondale; Mrs. Frank VanHousen Mead, Vestal, formerly of Heart Lake; Augustus Murphy, formerly of Susquehanna. His wife and three children are dangerously ill with influenza; Alfred Halderman, Great Bend; Miss Maud Robbins, former resident of Harford, died in Scranton. Deceased was one of the most prominent nurses in the state and had been for 15 years a member of the State Hospital Alumni and a former superintendent of Dr. Burns’ hospital in Scranton; Mrs. Norman White, nee Catherine Hoag of Elk Lake, at Baltimore; Miss Helen B. Reynolds, a teacher in the Forest city schools. Death occurred on her 23rd birthday; Mrs. Claude L. Hoffman, Binghamton, daughter of the late Henry Smith and Mrs. Crandall D. Hawley, of Montrose.

Montrose – Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stephens and children, of Springfield, Mass., visited at the home of Clark L. Stephens last week. Their son, Ensign Charles Stephens, who was with them, had just come through a thrilling experience. When 500 miles out of New York a steamer he was on was sunk in a collision. He was in the water for nearly an hour before being rescued.

Factoryville – Christy Mathewson has arrived safety in France.  The great sphere twirler is an officer in the Chemical Warfare branch of the U.S. army, bearing a captain’s commission. Ty Cobb, of the Detroit team, and Branch Rickey, of the St. Louis Cardinals, who are also in the army, are still in America. They are three of the biggest figures in the national game.

Forest City – How would you like to be a soldier trudging along a foreign roadway and suddenly recognize a brother you had not seen for months—marching along, too—and yet be so bound by military discipline that you could not even speak to him? Read a portion of the letter sent by Thomas J. Burns to his mother, Mrs. William Burns, of this place: “Just a few lines to let you know that I am well and happy and hope these few lines will find you all the same. I sure have done some traveling since I left home. This certainly is a big old world we live in. I am in a wonderful country out here.  But give me the dear old American scenery and I will be satisfied. Dear mother, what do you think about this? I saw Willie (his brother) on my way to the front. It certainly was some surprise to both of us. My heart was up in my throat for a while and I could tell by the way he looked that he was in the same plight. It was hard to pass him by without saying a few words to him but the army rules are strong and all that I could do was to salute and pass on. When I could, I went back to try and find him, but there was nothing doing. I was disappointed and although I was glad even to get a look at him, I wished I had had time to say a few words to him. Mother, I can’t tell you anything about this country in any of my letters, but will have a great story to tell you all when I get home, and that will not be long if we keep on driving the Huns the way we have. Now, don’t worry about your boys, mother. They are well taken care of. Always say a little prayer for your soldier boys over here. Good-bye and God bless you all.” [On the list of those who died in France appears the name of William Burns. No mention of where he lived.]

North Bridgewater – Walter A. Jackson was stricken with paralysis at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles R. Fancher, in North Bridgewater, on Sunday. Mr. Jackson is a veteran of the Civil War and for some time has been in quite feeble health. Owing to his advanced years his condition is cause for concern.

Pleasant Valley, Auburn Twp. – A goat belonging to Mark Lake, of Auburn Center, has wandered to this vicinity and is stopping at A. L. Mericle’s.

Heart Lake – One of the meanest pieces of thievery we have heard of was when 30 bushels of picked apples were taken from the orchard of “Nick” Williams, near here, one night recently, which he had left in piles.

Thompson – During the prevailing epidemic much praise is due the Misses Hannah Walker and Helen Weir, who have been very busy the past two weeks in helping those who were sick and in need of help. Mention should be made of Mrs. Robert Leech, and probably others, who have been untiring in their efforts to help when and where most needed.

News Briefs: Fuel Administrator Garfield proclaimed the gasless Sundays at an end the later part of last week. Sunday was so rainy that it was well-nigh gasless. ALSO Owing to the large number of influenza cases in Shamokin, that town has been placed under martial law. No one is permitted to go in the place or out of it without a pass.

Notice to Spinsters: A Lynn correspondent says: “If any young lady is contemplating marriage and has any doubt about the question, they should get a position as clerk for our enterprising merchant, F. S. Greenwood, as the last five or six lady clerks he has had have resigned their position for that purpose.”

With Our Boys in the Field: August Smith, Montrose, was lately promoted to corporal at the veterinary training school at Camp Lee, Virginia; Lt. A.A. Kane, of Susquehanna, has been promoted to captain, training men for service overseas; Carlisle Smith, Montrose, is now in the naval branch of the aviation service; Fourteen Sunday school boys of the Montrose Methodist church are in the service-Robert Wood, Arthur Downer, Halford Risley, Paul Sechler, Charles Mackey, Hugh Mackey, Manley Fowler, Carr Pross, Wilbur Pross, Guy Strous, Orlando Stone, Clarence Sprout, Fred Jeffers and Benton James; Joseph Mulqueen, Susquehanna, died of pneumonia in New Jersey; William Feddock is a member of the 17th Balloon Company, was sent to the training school at Omaha, Neb., the largest of its kind in the world; Marshall Blowers, age 19, son of Ralph Blowers, of New Milford, was killed during the Marne offensive in France. He was a member of Co. G. 167th U.S. Infantry; Ben Webster and Chester Watterhouse, of Franklin Hill, are in France; James Igo, of Brookdale, has been seriously wounded in France.

Message from the Dept. of Health, Harrisburg: The spread of epidemic influenza in other states has shown that public gatherings and places where large numbers of people are likely to congregate play important parts in the dissemination of the disease. This is especially the case in poorly lighted and badly ventilated rooms. As the disease at this time shows definite signs of assuming serious proportions, drastic measures must be taken at once. (This communication goes on to talk about the following) Your Board of Health is directed to close all public places of entertainment, including theatres, moving picture establishments, saloons and dance halls and to prohibit all meetings of every description until further notice. Local health authorities will decide the closing of public schools, Sunday schools and churches. *The influenza pandemic of 1918-1919 killed more people than the Great War, known today as World War I at somewhere between 20 and 40 million people. It has been cited as the most devastating epidemic in recorded world history. (Google Search)

Franklin Forks – The children of Victor White, while playing with matches, went to their father’s barn and soon had a blaze started. It was not discovered until the older child, Harold, rushed to the house and gave the alarm. The little girl, Rosella, aged but 20 months, had remained in the barn and her clothing caught fire and burned everything on the child. Dr. Preston was hurriedly summoned, but her injuries were such that she died two hours later. The sad accident has deeply stirred the community and much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved family. ALSO D. L. and W. E. Birchard made a business trip to Binghamton last Friday and took in the celebrated movie picture, “To Hell With the Kaiser.” Dim says it sure was some picture.

Rush – Samuel Kirkhuff was killed by the cars at Meshoppen, Monday, his neck being broken. His home is the old William Kirkhuff farm.

Susquehanna – We are having an acute shortage of coal, many of the people being out and no immediate prospect of the dealers being able to stock up. This is due to the State’s estimation being made on the town’s population in 1910 and claims that it has increased 25% which is not taken into consideration. The State says the town has had its allotment based on their calculations. Affidavits are being sent to the Fuel Administrator to lay the true facts of the case.

Bridgewater Twp. – James Brogan, the efficient gardener of Fernheim farm for the past 12 years, now that the season’s work is practically over, contemplates spending the winter away to afford a little “change” in scene and may take a position for a time in the southern part of the state. He will return to Fernheim in the spring. His children will stay with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kane, during his absence.

Great Bend – Eugene Manning has returned to his home in Wilkes-Barre. Mr. Manning completed the painting and decoration of St. Lawrence church and residence during the past week.

Montrose – Principal L.F. Hess was taken ill the first of the week and unable to take charge of the school. Miss Clara Winans, assistant superintendent of schools, acted as principal. The school was closed Monday afternoon by the Board of Health for an indefinite period awaiting the outcome of the influenza epidemic.

Clifford – Mrs. Beatrice Hubbard, widow of the Late Frederick Hubbard, died at the Mary Keller hospital, Scranton, Oct. 8, 1918, after a two days’ illness of pneumonia. Her daughter, Dorothy, was buried at Clifford on Sunday and she attended the funeral. Another daughter, Marion, is seriously ill with diphtheria. Deceased was formerly Miss Beatrice Burdick. Her father, Owen Burdick, of Carbondale, and one daughter survive. Burial in Clifford cemetery.

Thompson – The entertainment at the home of Miss Walker was well attended and featured the newly organized orchestra. Also featured was a duet by A.E. Foster and A.J. Brundage, who gave evidence of their great vocal power; each one being perfectly able to carry their own part, seemingly wholly unconscious of the fact that the other was singing a different tune in an entirely different key.

Uniondale – James Lowery has been appointed an instructor of biology at Bucknell University.

Herrick Twp. – Milkmen struck when it was whispered that the Woodlawn Dairy Co. would not sign the contract. They are in the butter business now and will remain until the matter is adjusted.

Brackney – In August our branch of the Red Cross sent to Montrose the following articles which we completed during the month: 5 quilts, 4 pajama suits, 35 triangular bandages, 12 tray cloths, 12 napkins, 4 handkerchiefs, 6 comfort pillows and 12 property bags.

200 Years Ago Today from the Montrose Gazettte, October 3, 1818.

*DIED. In this township, on Tuesday last, after a short and distressing illness, in the 12th year of her age, Olive Deans, daughter of Deacon Zebulon Deans.

*BOUNTIFUL PRODUCTIONS. Capt. Jarah Stephens, of this township (Bridgewater) raised a cucumber the present season, which measured 17” long, 13” in circumference and weighed four and a half pounds. Israel Birchard, of this township, raised this season a cucumber 18” long, 12” in circumference, which weighed five pounds.

*SHERIFF SALE. Taken by virtue of a writ of vend. expo. to me directed, will be sold at public vendue at the house of Chapman Carr on Tuesday the 13th day of October next at 10 o’clock in the forenoon a certain tract of land situate in the township of Harmony on the waters of the Conawacta Creek, bounded as follows, viz: on the south west by lands belonging to the heirs of Abraham Dubois, on the north by lands of Henry Drinker and Isaac Post, on the east by lands of M. Herrick, on the south east by lands of Isaac Post, containing three hundred sixty nine acres and six tenths – the right of SOIL WARRANTED free and clear of all encumbrances whatsoever—together with the appurtenances thereunto belonging. AUSTIN HOWELL, Sh’ff. Sheriff’s Office, Montrose, Sept. 22, 1818.

Stevens Point – To be dragged over a ten acre lot by an enraged bull and not seriously injured ten days ago, then, a few days later, figure in a runaway, in which his carriage was smashed and horse badly hurt and escaped injury, only to be instantly killed by the falling of a hay loader, was the fate of Charles Tewksbury, aged 65, of this place. His life was blotted out Saturday afternoon in a most unusual manner. After helping his neighbor, Perry Bushnell, to place hay in the barn, the loader was being taken down when it fell a distance of 30 feet and struck him on the shoulder, crushing it, and the heavy loader ploughed its way through his body, striking the heart and causing instant death. His friends said he was destined to die a natural death but fate has decreed otherwise.

Montrose – The old foundry building at the corner of Mill and High streets, formerly occupied by the American Metal Edge Box Co., is being repaired and machinery installed in it. The owners of the building, McKeage Bros., propose to soon have the machinery in operation and as they are at present engaged in government work at their plant, it is probable the additional machinery will be used on government contracts.

Little Meadows – Prof. E. B. Beardslee has accepted the principalship of the Apalachin, NY school.

Great Bend – A Ford car and a cow met on Main street Friday evening, with the result that the cow is dead and an occupant of the car, Mr. Lewis, of Owego, has a broken arm, while the front of the car suffered from the impact. The autoist was coming down Wolcott street and as he turned into Main street the cow stepped in front of the machine. The animal was instantly killed and the car turned turtle.

South Gibson – Mrs. Mary C. Risley and Bessie L. Reynolds have returned to take charge of their school, the former at Atlantic City and the latter at Bryn Mawr, PA. They spent their vacation with their parents at this place.

Lenox – School has not commenced here, being unable to get a teacher.

New Milford – O.C. Whitney, Edwin H. Dean and wife, coming from Plainfield, NJ, in Mr. Dean’s automobile, escaped serious injury as a result of an accident to the automobile. Coming down Robert’s hill, just below Nicholson, the brakes refused to work because of a broken axle. The car rushed down the hill at a terrific speed, luckily however, no other vehicle was in sight and they had full use of the road. Suddenly the tonneau sagged and as the car slowed up Mr. Dean steered into a sand bank at the side of the road. It was discovered that the right rear wheel had come off. It was found about half a mile from the car in a field having jumped a stone wall and a brook. The car was towed to Nicholson where it was repaired. Fortunately no one was injured.

Susquehanna – The dam of the Susquehanna Light & Power Co. is being raised and repaired to increase the volume of water at the power plant.

Forest City – The Gordon Coal company has a force of men employed in loading culm at Richmondale. It is being shipped to the Winchester Arms Co., Hartford, Conn. The men came here from Honesdale where they have been loading culm for some time. ALSO Our schools opened with an enrollment of 1196 and this number will be greatly increased during the next two weeks. Twenty-nine out of town students have enrolled.

Uniondale – Twenty years ago D.W.B. Jones taught the Lyon Street school and on Monday he again began his duties as teacher there. He is one of the best teachers in this vicinity and one of the oldest.

With “Our Boys” in the Field.  Lt. Wm. E. Park, of New Milford, recently wounded in France, is recovering. A letter to his wife stated that he had been burned quite badly by an explosion of gas while on the fighting front. He expects to be in active service again. Stephen Button, of Springville, is among those reported as wounded in action, but the extent of his injuries are unknown. Ernest Champluvier is on the list of wounded. He and brother, Leon, were formerly of Auburn and both are in France. Their parents were natives of Belgium, coming here about 40 years ago. Raymond Lee, of Middletown, is a stretcher-bearer at the front and recently, when he made a brief visit to the base hospital, he was surprised and delighted to find among the nurses, his sister, who had volunteered for work with the Red Cross. At the time, neither knew where the other was. Lt. Arthur S. Richards, South Montrose, writes that he has been in the midst of the recent big drive and for three weeks his command has been among those forcing the Huns back. Heavy rains have been falling, but the men would lie down in their wet uniforms and let them dry on them. A short time ago Max Freedman and Robin Kelleher, of Forest City, enlisted in the Naval Reserve. They were called Monday and left yesterday for Newport, RI, where they will undergo training. Sgt. Braton R. Gardner, Montrose, was dismissed from a base hospital and sent back to his company. He is a member of Co. D of the now famous 109th infantry of the Iron division—a name which our Keystone boys, the 28th Division, won for themselves during the first days of the ill-fated German drive in July. Sgt. Gardner writes that it is impossible to adequately describe it all, and would not be fit reading were it written.

News Brief: With the receipt of a contract from the government, Henry Ford has begun the filling of an order calling for many thousands of small tanks of the “whippet” style. It will be possible to turn out these tanks at a rate of 1,000 or more every 24 hours. ALSO Susquehanna County young women are offering their services as nurses in army hospitals in gratifying numbers. Among the more recent to enlist in this great work of caring for the wounded soldiers are Misses Gertrude Southworth and Enola Webster, of Lawsville and Miss Hazel Scott of Springville. Miss Jessie Pritchard, formerly of Springville and Montrose, is now in the service at Otisville, NY and Miss Bessie Downer, a Montrose young lady, who has had a number of years’ experience in hospital service, has gone to New York with the intention of entering upon this work. ALSO Youths of 19 and 20 years and men from 32 to 36, inclusive, will be the first called under the new draft law.

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

*On Sunday last the house of John N. Deans, of Bridgewater Twp., was broken open whilst the family was at church & a silver watch taken. Suspicion fell upon two boys who reside in the neighborhood, A. Deans and T. Fuller. They were arrested on Monday, and after an examination before J.W. Raynsford, Esq. were committed to take their trial at the next sitting of the Court in this place. One of these boys has long been suspected of pilferings, and we understand, since his arrest, he has acknowledged the fact. Neither of these boys are over 17 and one of them is shut up in prison, and the other under bonds to appear at the next Court, to take their trial for Grand Larceny! The natural consequence of dissipated education! Let this warn parents so to educate their children, that when age shall have furrowed their cheeks they may not be wet with tears that flow from a consciousness of not having done their duty to them in their youth.

PEACE DECLARED: A Washington dispatch yesterday (November 7) afternoon states that Germany has accepted the terms of the Allies and has surrendered. The agreement was reached by commissioners from both the Allies and Germany on the front in France at 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon (European Time.) Hostilities have ceased. All the cities of the United States are celebrating the greatest single event in the world’s history.

With Our Soldiers in the Field – The sad news came Saturday that Glen Saunders, of Lathrop, had been killed in action in France. We extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. Mrs. M.A. Foster, of Forest Lake, recently received letters from her sons, Francis and Raymond Foster, who are now fighting for their country in France. Word was received that the Rev. John O’Leary, of Great Bend, was wounded Oct. 10th, in France. Father O’Leary was one of the first three who volunteered as chaplains from the Scranton diocese. Arriving in France in April, he was on the battlefield from June 1 to July 20 and cared for the wounded in the battle of Chateau-Thierry. He was sent back to a rest camp until he went in service in the last drive.

Montrose – Montrose celebrated the surrender of Germany yesterday afternoon in an impromptu parade of young of young people with bass drums and horns, and every noise-making device possible, headed by George Felker carrying Old Glory.  Bells, whistles and auto horns added to the din and the whole town went wild.  An organized parade is to be held this afternoon at 2:30.

Scranton – William H. Jessup, Jr., first lieutenant 6th Field Artillery, U.S.A. was killed in action in France, Oct. 5th. He was born in Scranton in 1891, son of William H. and Lucy A. Jessup of that city. He graduated from Yale with the class of 1915 and was the fourth William Jessup in direct line to graduate at Yale, leaving his alma mater just 100 years after his great grandfather, [Judge William Jessup, of Montrose].

Harford – Miss Helen Smith left for Philadelphia this week, where she has entered St. Luke’s hospital to train for service. Miss Smith is a girl of very pleasing manners and a wonderful personality and it will not be any fault of hers if she does not make good. ALSO The saw mill has been silent for the past two weeks, as the men have nearly all been ill, but we expect to hear the whistle blow again soon.

Gelatt – John Lowe, while shooting at the mark with some others, in some way the gun was discharged and he was shot through the side.  As it was only a flesh wound, it is healing nicely. ALSO While out hunting Lewis Truex stopped to talk with a passerby. He leaned against a stonewall and put one hand over the muzzle of the gun. A stone fell from the wall, striking the hammer and exploded the gun, the charge tearing the side of the hand off. Dr. Cole was called and dressed the wound, which is doing nicely.

South Montrose – Rural Carrier Fred N. Felker reports a large aeroplane seen near this place yesterday afternoon. He said his horse pricked up its ears of hearing a motor humming and he kept turning out into the ditch to let the automobile pass. Looking overhead he saw an airplane sailing along not over 500 feet above, heading towards Scranton. He said he thought he saw the aviator smile. When he arrived at James Morely’s farmhouse he found Mrs. Morely in an agitated state, as “Jim” was away from home and she feared that it was a German machine and was going to drop some bombs.

Herrick Center – After four churchless Sundays and a school vacation of three weeks our local health officer appeared on our streets Monday and tacked notices on both churches and the school building proclaiming them closed until further orders.  We find it difficult to discover how the town is to be benefitted by this action now, when the epidemic is abating and all rules have been observed for the past three weeks. Truly, the efficiency of the department is marvelous.

Clifford – We of this little valley are more than thankful in the fact that, thus far, we have practically escaped the deadly epidemic. But two of our people have been afflicted and they are now well on the way to recovery.

Little Meadows – Dr. George Chaffee has moved from this place to Binghamton, where he will practice surgery.

Thompson – The drowning of Eugene Larrabee in Comfort’s Pond on Monday was reported. Mr. Larrabee, in company with Mr. Calahan, both of Susquehanna, were fishing in the pond. Mr. Calahan had gone on shore to prepare coffee for their lunch. Soon after someone observed the boat, bottom side up. They succeeded in recovering the body. Full details lacking.

Franklin Forks – Another comrade of Southworth Post 222, of this place, has answered the “roll call up yonder.” Comrade F.M. Wilson was a member of the 7th New Jersey Cavalry. He has a son, George, now a captain in a training camp in Kentucky, being an instructor in artillery, and has another son in France. Comrade Wilson was buried in the Franklin Forks cemetery by the Post ritual, October 17, there being a large attendance at the grave. Mrs. Padbury and Mr. Lowe sang a beautiful selection at the grave. We sympathize with his son and family, with whom he lived at the time of his death. He was very fond of his grandchildren and they were with him a great deal of the time. ALSO Edmund Webster had the misfortune to lose a big barn by fire Saturday night, about midnight. Two calves were burned to death, nearly all his farming tools, and had a very little insurance on the barn.

Brooklyn – Hallowe’en passed off very quietly—no socials were allowed. A few pranks were played by the youngsters but no malicious mischief has been reported.

Friendsville – One of the largest public sales to be held in the western part of the county this fall will be that of Jerome Donnelly, to be held on his premises, two miles northwest of Friendsville, Nov. 12. The list of property is a very large one. Mr. Donnelly has had much to cope with during the past few years. Two years ago he lost three children, by infantile paralysis, and last spring his wife was taken away, not only saddening his life, but making it impossible to continue the operation of his farm.

News Brief: Sportsmen this season must carry their hunting licenses with them, and this aside from displaying their license tags on their coat sleeves. In the past years it was thought only necessary to wear the tag, but wardens have now received notice to stop all hunters and ask for their license papers. The new regulation is designed to prevent passing tags from one hunter to another which sportsmen in some communities have done.

200 Years Ago will return next week.

With Our Boys in the Field: Corp. Orson L. Sloat, of Oakland, was severely wounded in France on Sept. 4, a member of the 110th Infantry; Lieut. Roswell Watrous, age 29, of Montrose, succumbed to Spanish influenza at the Walter Reed hospital in Washington; Pvt. Edwin S. Stephens, of Great Bend, died Sept. 2, of pneumonia, somewhere in France; Sgt. Wm. Quinlivan, writes that he will see a lot of France because his company will be building roads and all kinds of engineering work.

Uniondale – Nine members of the home John Burdick are ill with Spanish influenza. There are about 20 cases of the influenza in town and some cases of pneumonia. Mrs. E.L. Avery and Mrs. Eugene Deming are reported very low.

Brooklyn – Miss Hazel Bennett, a trained nurse, has enlisted in the service of the United States army.  She is spending a few days with her parents, here, but expects to be called early next week to one of the camps.

Thompson – Help being so scarce at the Borden plant, owing to so many of the employees having influenza, that they have dispensed with bottling the milk for the present.

East Rush – The neighbors and friends of Myron Crisman gathered at his place and cut his corn and filled his silo, buzzed wood, dug but the most of his potatoes and raked up most of his buckwheat. About 35 men and women were there. Mr. Crisman is not improving very fast.

Hallstead – The number of men from this community in the service is ninety.

Harford – Several people here are on the sick list. Schools are closed, churches are closed and the doctors are kept busy.

Auburn – William Russell, one of the oldest residents of this place, passed peacefully away at the Auburn and Rush poor asylum, September 25. The remains were interred by the side of his parents in the Quick cemetery. He was born April 20, 1826, his age being 92 years, 5 months, 5 days. For a number of years he had been entirely deaf and blind, there was no possible way of communicating with him and he was probably wholly unaware of any of the events that were transpiring either at home or in the world at large and probably did not know where he was. He never married and had no living relatives since the death of his brother F.E. Russell, 13 years ago, who also died without issue.  His entire life was spent here with the exception of a few years when he operated a fruit farm at Vineland, NJ.

Dimock – People were grieved to learn this week that Perry Mills, his wife and child, former residents of this place, but who had resided in New York the past year or so, had all been summoned by death—being victims of the influenza. He was a son of Mrs. Arthur Mills.

Forest City – Forest City is being visited by an epidemic of the influenza which is prevailing throughout the country. Many homes have members afflicted with the malady and there have been several deaths from pneumonia which seems in many cases to follow the ailment. The doctors have been working night and day.  It is reported that there have been 650 cases of the disease.

Susquehanna – Prof. Dunlap, of Susquehanna, gave a fine exhibition of bicycle riding at Uniondale the other day, and the girls of that locality were so highly pleased with his performance that they request us to tender their thanks and congratulations to the artist. The professor claims that he would have done better had the ground been more even but the steep grade of the street combined with his anxiety to please the girls, made his bicycle so unmanageable that the performance was as trying to his nerve and muscle as it was gratifying to the interested spectators.

Elkdale – The school has been closed indefinitely on account of the epidemic.

Influenza comes suddenly. It is characterized by fever of varying degrees of 101 to 104 degrees, headache and pains in the back, bones, and joints, frequently chilliness, general indisposition, flushed face, some soreness of the throat and the eyes somewhat reddened. The headache, pains in the back and joints, prostration and fever constitute the chief and outstanding symptoms. Loss of appetite is also present, and there may be vomiting at the onset of the disease, and this vomiting may be frequently repeated. In robust and well-nourished individuals the attack is, as a rule, fairly mild and rapidly subsides after the second or third day, terminating in most all instances after a duration of three or four days. The tendency toward the development of bronchial pneumonia, as a complication, has been observed among cases as a rule, who had been up and about and tried to fight off the attack. The treatment must be confinement to the house—to bed, if possible—and resting there until the fever has been controlled. The diet must be light, chiefly milk; there must be warmth and plenty of fresh air. Laxatives are needed to eliminate the infection from the intestinal canal. The patient should be isolated in a room by themselves. Everything used by him—handkerchiefs, towels, dishes, etc.—disinfected before being handled by others in the household.  See a doctor and be careful in convalescence.

News Brief: We cannot recall a time when there was even one-half so much death and sorrow as at present. While the war is awful, the influenza is proving a scourge. While the bullet or shell claim one the epidemic sweeps away dozens, perhaps hundreds. But this is a time for courage—those blessed with health must minister to those in trouble. “Human courage should rise to the heights of human calamity.”

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, October 17, 1818.

*Samuel Gregory is elected Sheriff by a majority of between 4 & 5 hundred and Philander Stephens, Commissioner, with little or no opposition.

*FULLING & CARDING. The subscriber informs the publick that he has commenced the business of Cloth Dressing and Wool Carding at his old stand on Martin Creek where every attention will be paid to render satisfaction to all who may favor him with their custom. Cash or produce will be required when cloth is taken away. JOHN KINGSLEY. Those who are indebted to the subscriber will please to call and settle without delay Harford, Aug. 8th 1818. N.B. Cloth will be received at the Store of Herrick & Fordham, in Montrose, with written directions for dressing, and returned there when dressed.

*CLOTH FULLING, DYING & DRESSING. The subscribers inform the public that they have commenced Cloth Dressing, at their stand in Rush, on the Wyalusing, formerly occupied by Amos Fairman; said work will be done by a well experienced workman from Connecticut. Cloth will be received with written directions at the store of Herrick & Fordham where it will be returned when dressed. N.B. a deduction of 12 ½ per cent will be made from the customary prices for ready pay. All kinds of produce will be taken in payment. I.H. ROSS, AUSTIN JONES. Rush, Oct. 8, 1818.

With Our Boys in the Field: The Titman brothers, of Springville, are in France—Harold, the older of the two has been through the fighting at Chateau-Thierry, being detailed in carrying supplies to the front lines by motor truck; Raymond, the younger, has just arrived. Gomer J. Pritchard of South Gibson, is a lieutenant of infantry in the Machine Gun Co., 4th regiment, New York Guard, now guarding New York city’s great aqueduct near Walden, NY; Amos A. Conrad, formerly of Glenwood, died from wounds received in action on July 19; Curtis Sharp, Kingsley, of the 09th Infantry, was injured while fighting on the Marne; Carl Huntley, of New Milford Twp., is in the second line trenches in France; Charles E. Daly, of Fairdale, arrived safe overseas; Sgt. Wm. Quinlivan, Forest Lake, of the 521st Engineers Corps., is now in France; Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Ferraro, of Forest City, were notified that their son, James Ferraro, had been wounded in France; another Forest City boy, Joseph Murin, was also wounded in France.

Hop Bottom – The Hop Bottom band took the trolley to Glenwood road and traveled up over the hills to serenade Sherwood Coil and wife last Saturday night.

Montrose – The five and ten-cent store, conducted by Mrs. James Langley, will hereafter be known as “The People’s Bazaar.” Since Mrs. Langley has assumed ownership many improvements have been made and she is offering a large and varied assortment of low-priced goods. ALSO Andre & Sweet are erecting a grain conveyor over Mill street, which will take the grain from the car on the D.L.&W. tracks to their mill, depositing it directly in huge bins in the upper stories. Electric power will be used, the hoist being an endless chain arrangement.

Brooklyn –W.C. Cox, while driving his automobile on the macadamized road just north of Brooklyn Center, met with an accident in which his car was badly wrecked, but in which he and the other occupant of the car, Joseph Piney, a stock buyer, fortunately escaped serious injury, tho’ the genial Montrose councilman is shy one perfectly good tooth, as a result of the experience. Mr. Cox was driving at a fast rate of speed and while passing another automobile his car skidded and struck a concrete guard-post. The car turned turtle, throwing the occupants clear.

Franklin Twp. – Mrs. Abbie Adams and Mrs. Sarah Wall went to their grandfather Adams’ grave last Sunday, which is in the Franklin cemetery. Mr. Adams was a soldier in the Revolutionary war.

Harford – “The frost is on the pumpkin.”

Forest City – The basketball team has organized for the 1918-19 season. The line-up includes the following: Owens and Podboy, forwards; Walker, Center; Heller and Bud, guards; Kilhullen and Cheevers, substitutes. Ziz Ruane will manage the team with Podboy as captain. Come on now, you fans and fannettes, give the boys a little support. ALSO Mrs. Anna Muzuchowski, the oldest resident of this vicinity, if not the county, passed away at the home of her son, Lawrence, of Hudson Street. Her death was due to the infirmities of old age. Had she lived until the 10th of November she would have reached the century mark. Deceased was born in Poland and came to this country 27 years ago. She is survived by four children and 85 grand and great-grandchildren. The funeral was held from Sacred Heart Church and interment was made in St. Agnes cemetery.

Thompson – W.L. Simrell and family, of New York, are at their farm in Starrucca, having a bath room installed in their home.  E.A. Mead is doing the work.

Uniondale – Court has appointed W.T. Davies, of Forest City, as guardian of Clara, Orpha, Dorothy, Henry, Frank and Fred Lichtwark, orphans to the late Fred Lichtwark and wife. ALSO J.J. Rounds has been appointed general yardmaster for the Delaware and Hudson railroad company’s railroad yards at Albany and Troy.  It speaks well for his ability.

News Brief: In line with fuel conservation many church congregations are planning to conduct their services in smaller rooms during the cold season, in order to conserve coal. In some cases only a morning sermon and Sunday school are to be held on Sunday. It is pointed out that union services in country districts, entered into last winter, have proved beneficial in their effects in all instances. People became acquainted, religion was helped, not injured, the social life was promoted, and money was saved. ALSO The merchants, the National Chamber of Commerce and the National Government, have united to make the forthcoming Christmas unique. The Government insists that no presents--barring toys for children—be given, except useful ones. In an order just issued by the Council of National Defense, this request is emphasized very strongly. The merchants urge customers to do their shopping early and at the same time urge them to eliminate all buying of useless presents. It is proposed that no Christmas gifts shall be mailed or expressed after December 5th. The Council of National Defense expressly says that toys for children are not to be interfered with. All merchants have agreed not to increase their working hours, nor their force of working people during the Christmas season, which means that the public, in order to do their shopping with any degree of comfort, must begin early.

Psychology of War on Women’s Dress: With the coming of the war woman’s work has been made real. Women have found the waists that muss on the slightest provocation, like chiffon, and other materials designed for the drawing room, impractical for the real work they are now called upon to do. They have found that high heels advertise weakness, and those who are doing Uncle Sam’s work must think of their feet in terms of strong ankles and strong arches. They have discovered above all, that clothing reveals personality and that to gain personality they must consider their work, its ideals, and their own social responsibility. Forty-nine hairpins and a fluffy cascade of feminine adornment are becoming obsolete since Uncle Sam is accepting woman workers. Modesty in dress means the right attitude toward the dignity and worth of the human body, and respect for dignity does not go with a neck too exposed for business. Women are fast learning that if they desire equal pay for equal work the first emphasis must be placed on the work.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, September 26, 1818.

*WILKES-BARRE BRIDGE. We have observed with much pleasure the progress of this excellent structure. The severe ice freshet in the spring cut down the piers, which had not been completed the preceding season, owing to the frequent occurrence of high water; --and in consequence of that circumstance, the work has been greatly delayed the present season.—The low water, which has for some time prevailed, has been extremely favorable to the work;--and it now progresses as rapidly as the nature of the work will allow.—Two arches are raised and the raising of the others is fast progressing.

*Dissolution of Partnership. The Partnership heretofore existing between Sayre & Mulford is this day mutually dissolved. All persons having unsettled accounts with the firm of Sayre & Mulford are requested to call and settle with delay. Benjamin Sayre, Silvanus S. Mulford. Montrose, Sept. 25, 1818.

*SCHOOL. The subscriber proposes to open a school in the Village of Montrose on Monday next, where she will teach Reading, Writing, English Grammar, Geography, Rhetorick, [Rhetoric], Composition, Drawing, Painting &c. &c.—Terms of admission can be known by calling at the house of Benj. Sayre.  MARY T. CHAPMAN.

Susquehanna County – The shortage of teachers in the county is causing patriotically inclined people, who have been engaged in other professions and occupations, to undergo the necessary examinations and take up teaching. D.W.B. Jones, of Herrick Center, 62 years of age, has successfully passed the examinations and will teach this year. Rev. Mr. Richards will teach the Franklin Forks school, and Rev. Mr. Van Horn, of Rush, will teach the 6th and 7th grades in the Rush high school. These men are deserving of great commendation for their interest and willingness to shoulder added burdens.

Kingsley – E.E. Titus was seriously injured by his horse becoming frightened at a fair notice hung across the street and flapping near him, as he stood hitched. The bit was broken, so Mr. Titus could not control him, and he was dragged some distance. No bones were broken, though a badly sprained ankle and several severe bruises were the result. He was taken to Aqua Inn, where his injuries were cared for by Mrs. Stearns, assisted by Knox Tingley. The horse ran some distance, but was finally stopped in town. The harness was repaired and Mr. Titus was able to drive to his home.

Bridgewater – The body of Bryan Sauter, of North Bridgewater, who died of typhoid fever on Friday, after an illness of two weeks, was buried in the Fair Hill cemetery Saturday, without prayer or funeral services. The neighbors had kindly assisted the family in caring for him until it was discovered that he had typhoid fever, then no one was allowed to enter the house.

Lawsville – Mrs. J.W. Russell has received a letter from her brother-in-law, W.D. Russell, of Missoula, Montana, informing her of the death of her sister, Mame Dawley Russell, on Aug. 26, after an illness of four days.  Mrs. Russell was formerly Miss Mame Dawley and resided in this town about 30 years ago.

Elk Lake – The Red Cross has a supply of yarn for sweaters and socks. Anyone wishing to knit may call on the secretary for materials and directions. The auxiliary meets on Tuesday afternoon of each week. Each knitter is asked to bring their knitting for inspection at the meeting.

Rush – William Devine, overseer of the poor farm, threshed 700 bushels of oats last week. ALSO S.B. McCain has a service flag of five stars, three for their sons and two for their sons-in-law, Dr. Milnes and Weller Rose.

Susquehanna – The Tri-Borough silk mill has just hoisted two handsome flags, one a large American flag, and just beneath a good-sized French flag. The mill is owned by Frenchmen and it is in honor of both our ally and the mill proprietors that the flags are thus displayed.

Montrose – Harrington & Wilson are making preparations to erect a four-story grist mill which will also have a mill for grinding wheat flour. The large acreage of wheat which local farmers are now sowing and the success which they are meeting with in growing the grain, made the purchase of a flour mill both desirable and necessary. ALSO Last Sunday the first gasless Sunday for autoists was generally observed by owners of autos, in Montrose. However, there were a few who disregarded the government’s request in this matter. There will undoubtedly, always be found some slackers as to Uncle Sam’s requests in our little patriotic town.

Jackson – The Jackson graded school opened Sept. 2, with James Strockbine, of Gibson, as principal, and Miss Sterling, of Brooklyn, primary teacher

Fair Hill – There is no school in Taylor Hollow, the scholars going to Fairdale and to the Hamlin Schools. ALSO The Telephone line that goes over the Hill has been on the bum the past week.

Gibson – Frank and Herman Wilmarth are hauling the scholars from the Reed school district to Harford high school.

Harford – The town of Harford, the name of which is familiar to everyone because of the annual fair held there, again has its Odd Fellows’ Hall, a new structure erected to replace the one destroyed by fire. The kitchen is in the basement, where there is an electric lighting plant. The lodge room is on the second floor. The old hall, which was burned in January of 1917, occasioned a heavy loss to the lodge.

Great Bend – Two airplanes passed over Great Bend Sunday and a large crowd was out to see them.

Hop Bottom – Miss Candace Brown is attending Teachers’ Institute in Scranton. She has accepted a position as principal of the Dalton High School.

Thompson – Wednesday afternoon of last week, as Mrs. Wayland Gelatt and her little four-year-old daughter, Juanita Gelatt, of this place, were returning home from Ararat, driving an auto, Mrs. Gelatt, in trying to lift the child to the seat from which she was sliding, lost control of the car which crashed into a tree in front of L. W. Potter’s store, breaking the windshield, the glass flying in the face of the girl, cutting her on the right temple along-side of her nose and severing the upper lip. She was taken to Dr. McNamara’s who dressed the wounds. It was found necessary to take 15 stitches. She was then taken to the home of her grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Myers, Main street.

Forest City – Mrs. J. Warhola, of South Main street, received a telegram from the war department informing her that her son, Sergeant Andrew Warhola, had been severely wounded while in action “somewhere in France.” Sergeant Warhola enlisted in the regular army nearly three years ago, and has been overseas for some time.

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

*Elopement. Whereas my wife Polly has eloped from my bed and board without any cause or provocation, I hereby notify all persons that I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date. PHILEMON PARMER, Auburn, August 31, 1818.

*DIED. In Rush township, on Tuesday evening last, Levi S. Agard, a young man of respectability. He was the only earthly friend on whom his aged mother depended for support. She bore the loss with Christian resignation, seeing her son depart in the triumph of faith in Jesus Christ, his Lord and Saviour. His death is sincerely regretted by his friends and neighbors, and by the Baptist Church of Christ to which he belonged. “Death is the gate to endless joy.”

*NOTICE. The inhabitants of the Great Bend, Susquehanna County, have been for six months’ past much annoyed by a lunatic by the name of William Co--. The persons who are legally bound to take care of said lunatic, are hereby called on to take him away and save themselves cost. A CITIZEN. Great Bend, July 4, 1818. [This notice was also repeated in August, 1818.]