Bridgewater Twp. – The tractor demonstration on the W.C. Cruser farm, near Lake Mont Rose, drew hundreds of people, it being estimated 1,500 persons witnessed the demonstration which convinced all of the practicability of tractors in this vicinity. The International Harvester Co. had two machines, one of which was purchased by the Bridgewater road supervisors and another by G.C. Comstock, for use on his farm. Both of these machines use kerosene. The Cleveland Caterpillar, the Fordson, and John Deere “Waterloo Boy” were also on display. The farmers saw these machines used on all kinds of soil and they did all that could be expected of them.

Montrose – Rev. Father A.T. Brodrick, [of Holy Name of Mary], attempted to pass the examinations for a chaplaincy in the army a short time ago. He was physically all right but objection was made to his rear teeth, and the bland response was that he “could chew the rag with any man in the army.” When they found his age was 52 and the limit being 50, they held up their hands and exclaimed it was of no use. “You may be glad to take us ‘old fellows’ yet,” the energetic clergyman fired as a parting shot.

Springville – School will open next Monday with the following teachers: Principal, Prof. Lippert, of Honesdale; Assistant Principal, Miss Helen Gregory, of Wilkes-Barre; Intermediate, Miss Lena Lyman; Primary, Miss Marian Lott.

Forest City – Martin Cox was electrocuted while at work in the Hudson Coal Co. mine on Saturday. He had just eaten his noonday lunch and started to work when in some way unknown he came in contact with an electric wire and received shock resulting in instant death. He is survived by a wife and one child, a sister, Mrs. Thomas Daley of this place, and several brothers and sisters in Swansea Valley, Glamorganshire, Wales. His age was 40 years.

West Auburn – Much sympathy is expressed for James Hill, who has lost the sight of one eye from an injury caused by the switching of a cow’s tail while milking. He is taking treatment at the Packer hospital, at Sayre.

Dimock – Leslie Barnes and family are moving into Elias Titman’s house near the Community building.

Ararat – Mrs. Mabel Cochrane Owens [daughter of Harkness and the late Lillian Washburn Cochrane, of Ararat] has been inducted into service with the United States Marines as private. She was one of the three results of the examination of 2,000 women who applied. “It is purely a matter of patriotism,” Mrs. Owen explained. “I have three brothers in the Service and I feel that I must do something for Uncle Sam, also.” Private Owens will wear a uniform, especially tailored for the marinettes, and she is going to have that uniform enhanced with the insignia of top sergeant—the highest rank a woman may claim in the Marines. Mrs. Owens has a husband and two children. He will accompany her to Washington, where they will make their home for the period of four years’ enlistment. He will work for the Bureau of Public Information. She will make a salary of $110 a month.

Franklin Hill – Tracy Webster, who has been living in this place for some time, has now taken a charge in the M.E. Conference, at Speedville, NY.

Susquehanna – A large delegation accompanied the selected men to Montrose, Monday, and joined in the farewell demonstration given at that place. Nearly 100 automobiles from Susquehanna, Oakland and Lanesboro carried the soldier boys and their relatives and friends; also the Erie band went and took a prominent part in the celebration at the county seat.

Great Bend – The Red Cross Superfluity sale is expected to be a big financial success, as many useful articles have been donated by Great Bend and Hallstead people to help the good cause along. James Florence has given the committee in charge a two-year-old colt to dispose of during the sale, besides a pig and a number of ducks have been given by others. Junior Red Cross members will meet to learn the drill in flag salute. ALSO Horses! For sale or exchange, a car load of Missouri horses just arrived. Sale by J.C. Florence, in Hallstead.

Hop Bottom – Clarence Phillips and bride have been spending a few days with his mother, Mrs. Edith Phillips. Clarence left to join the men, called to the colors, at Camp Lee, VA. By his leaving our country loses another promising young teacher, as Mr. Phillips was the successful principal last year of the Uniondale High School.

Fairdale – Remember the community picnic, Sept 3rd on Bolles' flat. State Master of Grange, John A. McSparren, will be there. Come early to the picnic, as sports begin at 10:30 a.m. under the leadership of G.M. Olmstead and Jared Lowe.

News Brief: Every good citizen should see “Pershing’s Crusaders.” This fine picture of our boys in the field and aboard ship will give you a more exalted idea of what the times mean to us than you have ever before realized. Quentin Roosevelt’s Grave Found Marked – On a wooden cross at the head of a grave at the edge of a wood at Chamery, east of Fere-en-Tardenois, is this inscription: “Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt, buried by the Germans.” The German newspapers announced several days ago that Lieutenant Roosevelt, who disappeared during an aerial combat on July 17, had been buried by the Germans at Chamery, but until today the grave was not discovered. It was found by an American aviator. The inscription is in English. ALSO The first three games of the world baseball series will be played on the grounds of the Chicago National League team, beginning September 4.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, August 29, 1818.

*Stray Deer. Strayed from the subscriber about the 27th June last, a two year old tame Buck with a bell on his neck; any person, securing him and giving information, shall receive three dollars and all necessary charges. ORRIN STEPHENS, Bridgewater, Aug. 12, 1818.

*Married. In this township, on Thursday last, by the Rev. Davis Dimock, Mr. Joseph Elsworth to Miss Mary Fansher, all of this township [Bridgewater].

*Sheriff Sale. By virtue of a writ of Fi. Fa. Issued out of court of Common Pleas of Susquehanna county to be directed will be exposed to sale on Saturday the 29th August inst. at the house of Wm. C. Turrel in Bridgewater township, one two-horse wagon and harness, one cow, two, two year old steers, ten tons of hay, and half a set of saw-mill irons—seized and taken in execution at the suit of Jacob and Joseph Sinton against William C. Turrel. AUSTIN HOWELL, Sh’ff. Sheriff’s Office, Montrose.

*Notice. The Yearly Meeting of the Baptist Churches will be held at the Court House in Montrose on Friday the 11th day of September next, at ten o’clock A.M. according to the agreement of said Churches. DAVIS DIMOCK. August 7, 1818.

Friendsville – Cornelius McMahon, otherwise known as “Connie Mack,” died at his home Aug. 6, 1918. For fully forty years he drove the stage and delivered mail between Montrose and Friendsville and was known to hundreds of people along the route. He was faithful as a clock, and though somewhat eccentric, possessed a kindly and genial nature.

Montrose – The concrete paving has been laid on Church street to the intersection with Ridge street.  At this point the paving will be reduced in width from 21 ft. to 17. The property owners along Church street had agreed to the former width, but owing to the demand for material and labor the government is holding the width of the road to the original contract. ALSO John J. Slatter has purchased the brick building on Public avenue owned by the Hettie B. Miller estate. This building is occupied at present by Pepper & Birchard’s coal and express office on the ground floor, the Merchants telephone exchange on the second floor and the Subway Lunch in the basement. Mr. Slatter has no plans to use it as a location for his grocery business, but as an investment. Cost was $4,000.

Brooklyn – Mrs. Ira Pratt passed away on Tuesday afternoon. She is survived by a husband, seven children, a father and sister, all of whom have the sympathy of the community. The youngest child is but two weeks old. ALSO Direct from one of the battle sectors, somewhere in France, comes the glad tidings that six members of an army ambulance corps, composed mainly of Scranton young men, have been decorated with the French Croix de Guerre for bravery under fire. In addition each member has been presented with a gold stripe to be worn on the left coat sleeve, signifying six months of active war service. Among the six is Hugh Weston, of Brooklyn.

Hopbottom – The Red Cross work room at Valley View Inn opens every Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. There is an abundance of material to work on and a great need for workers. Every woman who can sew should offer her service for a few hours each week. Will you help?

West Auburn – A ride over the country on Friday and Saturday showed many fine meadows still uncut.  As high as $4 per day and board has been offered for day help in some instances.

Rush – Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Edwards and niece, Mrs. Inez Hopkins, have returned from a visit to Binghamton and Deposit. On the way from Deposit they collided with a big team of horses and a heavy coal wagon, smashing Mr. Edwards’ car on one side. The owner of the team, Mr. Stevens, paid the damages.

Crystal Lake – I remember when I was working for O.P. Phinney, at the old Crystal Lake Hotel, in 1876, the year that the grasshoppers were so thick you could not see the rails on the rail fence. Phinney had three acres of buckwheat, 8 inches high. The hoppers ate it up in one day. But yesterday beat that day for heat. I was at Lewis Lake, fishing, and took a few eggs along. I put them in a can in the boat and boiled them in 15 minutes. That was some cooking in a boat. I can prove it by my friend W.U. Lott.  We had a big catch of bullheads. Yours truly, O.F. Coyle.

Susquehanna – Final action was taken at a meeting of the Susquehanna Borough Council, on the ordinance to pave West Main Street.

Birchardville - Roy Melhuish met with a very serious accident. When he stepped out from the house to shoot a woodchuck, the gun bursted as he shot, blowing his left hand off. He was rushed to Dr. Frye at Rush, and from there to the Sayre hospital, where they found it necessary to amputate his arm half way to the elbow. ALSO N. A. Enslin has purchased a Dort car.

Hallstead – A band of over 20 pieces has been organized here and is now having rehearsals. ALSO Floyd Sackett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvett Sackett, has enlisted in the Machine Gun Corps and is now at Fort Slocum.

Lenox Twp. – The Nicholson Examiner reported that they had come across a copy of Blackman’s, History of Susquehanna County and in it learned that Lenox township furnished 173 soldiers during the Civil War, the largest of any district in the county. In one of the election districts of the county a partisan of Jackson offered to buy the dinner for every voter in the district, if no vote was cast for Jackson. He bought the dinners. Whigs were few in those days.

South Montrose – W.H. Allen, who has been manufacturing a splendid article known as “O.K. Varnish Polish,” for the past few months, and selling it in a small way to acquaintances, is getting a somewhat surprising demand for it now through the words of praise from the users to their friends. It seems to be in special favor with autoists, having qualities making it both safe and effective, preserving the finest varnish and giving splendid appearance. We believe “Ward” has something “under his hat” for greatly increasing its sale. He is wide-a-wake.

Choconut – Bernard  McCahill was hit and thrown down by an automobile, which his son was running out of the barn, breaking his collar bone and sustaining other injuries.

Thompson – From a Jan. 1885 article: “Wat” Messenger has traded his revolver for a fiddle. You know burglars seldom fear a revolver in the hands of an inexperienced person, but as an instrument of torture, the fiddle in the hands of an amateur cannot be equaled. In case of an attempted burglary, Messenger proposes to sit down and play one of his slow, agonizing tunes and we don’t suppose there is a burglar on earth who can face the music and retain sense enough to affect his escape.

Forest City – We need a musical organization. It is now practically impossible to have music when wanted in parade and on other occasions. In order to fill this want a number of our musicians have announced a meeting of all those interested in the formation of a drum corps to be held in the borough building tomorrow evening. There is first class talent here and several who have been connected with drum corps in the past, get together and start things going.

News Brief: Acting on the urgency of the need the Surgeon General of the United States Army, the Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service, the American Red Cross, and other agencies, unite in an earnest appeal for 25,000 young women, between the ages of 19 and 35, to enroll in what shall be called the United States Student Nurse Reserves. Every woman who completes her training of two to three years is eligible for service as an army nurse at the front and stands a chance of being assigned to duty.

No News: Newspapers from 200  Years Ago are missing issues until September of 2018.

The Historical Society’s genealogy reference room is now open Monday thru Thursday, 12-5 pm or by appointment.

Silver Lake – Jerry Mahanna, of Mud Lake, is the first young man from this county to be reported wounded in the fighting on the French front.  He writes that he received a bullet in the right shoulder, but expects to soon be up and at ‘em again.

Lanesboro – D.O. Buckley has asked the aid of the police in finding his son, John Buckley, who left home several weeks ago. The boy is described as being 11 years of age, fair complexion, light hair and blue eyes.  He wore a dark green suit and blue cap.

Friendsville – Mr. and Mrs. Woolsey Carmalt and son, Woolsey Carmalt, Jr., of New York city, are occupying their summer home near Lake Carmalt.

Susquehanna – A farewell reception was tendered to Father McHugh, as he leaves this week for Camp Meade. He has joined the army as a chaplain and been given a commission as lieutenant. ALSO Camps for the workmen are being constructed at Lanesboro for use during the period needed to complete the D.&H. railroad track building.

Nicholson – The spire on the Presbyterian church, at this place, has been removed. Church steeples are out of style with modern architecture.

Harford – It is said that if Henry S. Jones drove one of those flying machines like he used to drive a car, “something would have to get out of the way, or they would get a wheel took off.” [Referring to Henry S. Jones, son of E.E. Jones, of Harford, who is home from France where he is a member of the Lafayette Escadrille.] ALSO Miss Elsie Tingley is stationed at Fox Hills Base Hospital, Staten Island, as a Red Cross nurse. This is one of the largest military hospitals in the U.S. They are ready to receive wounded or sick soldiers returning from France.

Montrose – The work of laying the concrete pavement is going along rapidly with a good force of workmen. The South Main street paving is completed to the Church street corner, near Cooley & Son’s store, and work is now going on near the Baptist church, on West Church street, and will be continued the length of that street, and on out Grow avenue to the borough limits, where it connects with a fine macadam state road.  The curbing and gutters along the pavement are to be laid following the completion of the paving.

Rush – Alvin N. Smith and Franklin Peterson, of Utah, Mormon elders, passed through Rush last week, distributing literature on the Mormon faith.

Scranton – Seated in the cab of his engine, with his hand on the throttle, John S. Loomis, aged 58, of Scranton, one of the oldest locomotive engineers in the service of the D.L.&W., was found dead last evening by his fireman. For the past few years Mr. Loomis had been running one of the yard engines and when he left his home last evening he seemed to be in the best of spirits and health. Just before the end came he drove his engine in front of the passenger station and stopped. When given a signal to move and he did not respond investigation led to the finding of the body. Mr. Loomis was born at Lenox and came to this city nearly 40 years ago and for the past 36 years worked for the D. L. & W., where he was known as one of the most efficient men in the company’s employ. He was married to Susan Snover, daughter of Anthony Snover, the pioneer hotel keeper of Lenox.

Tirzah, Herrick Twp. – N.E. Lee, E.A. and A.T. Price left with their teams for Scranton this morning where they will load a sawmill and engine and bring it to South Gibson, where it will be set up on the W. Owens tract of lumber, recently purchased by H.C. Taylor

Lynn, Springville Twp. – Miss Georgia Loomis has received her auto license and is running her touring car around the square with the best of them.

West Lenox – The ladies and gentlemen of this neighborhood gave Walter Adams and bride an entertainment last Monday evening. The music started with the “bang” of a small cannon then later it was joined by the harmonious sound of bells, horns, guns, pans, etc. We wish to extend congratulations to the young couple. [Believe this was called a shivaree or horning.]

Alford to Kingsley – The old roadbed of the Lackawanna railroad from Alford to Kingsley is a part of the Lackawanna Tail, which the State Highway Department accepted as a pubic highway. This section, with a very little cost, could be used now, and would be much better than most of the roads in this section. The surface of the road is fine gravel and is well drained. We understand that an effort is to be made to get the road open for travel from Hop Bottom to New Milford this fall.

Thompson – Mrs. Rachel Cory has just completed a quilt, called a T quilt, which contains 3072 pieces. Some work about it. We are not able to give the number of stitches.

Forest City – The bazaar to be conducted by the congregation of St. Joseph’s church the last three days of this month, promises to be an affair of more than usual interest. Some fine specimens of needle work are on exhibition in the store windows and many other articles, both useful and ornamental, will be disposed of. The society has refrained in the past from asking aid, but at present their church is undergoing repairs at a great expense, hence the call for assistance.

News Brief: Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt, youngest son of the former President, has been killed in an air fight, the semi-official Haval News Agency announces.  His machine fell into the enemy lines.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, July 18, 2018.

*Died. In this village [Montrose] very suddenly yesterday morning, Mr. James Thayer, aged 24 years.

*Wool Carding. The subscribers informs the public that they have purchased a Carding and Picking Machine of a superior quality to any in this country which they will have in operation by the first of July next at Ross’ Mills on the Wyalusing Creek, six miles S.W. from Montrose. As one of the subscribers is perfectly well acquainted with the business, they flatter themselves that they shall, by diligent attention to business, be able to give satisfaction to such as may see fit to employ them. ISAAC H. ROSS, JONA. C. SHERMAN.

*An Active Schoolmaster. According to a German Magazine, there died lately in Swabia a schoolmaster, who for fifty years had superintended a large institution with old fashioned severity. Upon an average, inferred by recorded observations, one of the ushers has calculated that in the course of his exertions he has given 11,500 canings, 12,400 floggings, 209,000 private whippings, 136,000 tips with the ruler, and 22,700 tasks to get by heart.  It was further concluded that he had made 700 boys stand on peas, 600 kneel on a sharp edge of wood, 500 wear the fools cap, and 1,700 hold the rod.  How vast the quantity of human misery inflicted by a single perverse educator.

Hallstead – Several Montrose attorneys were over to Hallstead, Monday, to attend the trustee’s sale of personal property in the bankruptcy case of Deemer Bros. Co. The personal property consisting of glass cutting machines, cut glass, office furniture, etc., brought $900, approximately, the First National Bank of Hallstead and John E. Clune, who had claims, being the principal purchasers. Glass cutting machines, costing when new $12 to $15, were knocked down at $3 to $4. The real estate will be sold later.

Susquehanna – An auto bus line to Binghamton started last Tuesday, with headquarters here. The Star Co. under the management of Barney Denning, will put busses in service between the two cities: freight will also be carried and regular daily trips made. Beginning June 27th the round trip will be $1.49. A thirty passenger bus will later be put into service. ALSO Dr. W.H. Brandt has received notice from Gen. Gorgas that he will be called into actual service very soon. Dr. Brandt was given a commission as lieutenant almost a year ago and has been awaiting the call since. He is a member of the well-known dental firm of J.S. & W.H. Brandt.

Dimock – July 9th has been appointed as general Clean-up Day at Dimock Camp Grounds. All stockholders and others interested are requested to be there on that date, with tools, teams and lunch to put the grounds in proper shape for the annual meeting.

Clifford – Particulars concerning the death of William Jones could not be obtained. The young man was killed at an aviation camp in Florida on Saturday, but government officials have not yet given out information concerning the accident. The young man’s skull was fractured and his back broken, so it is supposed he met death in a fall. His body arrived at Elkdale on June 14th and the funeral services were held from the home of his father, David W. Jones. The flowers were many and beautiful. He was buried in the family plot in the Welsh Hill cemetery by the side of his mother. Services were in charge of the Sons of Veteran’s from South Gibson.

Montrose – Capt. C.N. Warner, an alumnus of West Point, attended his class reunion. His first visit was to make a call on a classmate, General Tully McCrea, retired, who during his academy years was George A. Custer’s roommate. During the time there he attended the conferring of the diplomas to the class of 1918. He visited the museum and saw many historic battle flags and a part of the staff from which flew the Stars and Stripes at Fort Sumpter. The last day of his stay was to have mess with the cadets. ALSO Miss Amelia Pickett, former librarian in Montrose and Wellsboro, has accepted a position at Painesdale, Michigan, where she will have charge of the Sarah Sargent Paine Library and three branch libraries.

Rush – Charles H. Davis is one of the best shoemakers in this section of the country and enjoys a large patronage. Many local people send their shoes by parcel post and are assured of quick repairs, excellent leather and workmanship, and reasonable prices.

Harford – Notices for bids for school [kid] wagons from Sweets, Harding and Reed schools are now being considered by the school board.

Springville – There will be a meeting in the basement of the M.E. church, when a demonstrator from the Home Economics department will give a practical demonstration of canning and how to use the various wheat substitutes. Every housewife in the township is expected to be present at this meeting, as it is planned by the Food Administration for your especial benefit. Hon. H.A. Denney, food administrator for the county, says: “After July 15th the strictest observance of the use of substitutes and sugar will be made. Until then we will allow the women to thoroughly acquaint themselves with the use of the substitutes. I want every woman in the county to attend these meetings.

Gibson – The 4th of July will be celebrated here with a parade at 3 o’clock. Several of the Red Cross societies of the surrounding towns will take part in the parade, and the following characters will be represented: A marshal, Washington and Lafayette, with their aides, mounted on ponies, carrying the flag; music, Joan of Arc, Red Cross girls singing “America,” Liberty, Betsy Ross, “Spirit of ’76,” Uncle Sam and John Bull, Canada, France, Italy, Greece, stretcher carried by four soldier boys, red Cross nurses, wounded soldiers, soldiers and sailors, service mothers, and service sisters, carrying flags. A community supper will be served in the M.E. church, with ice cream for sale. After supper an entertainment will be given for the benefit of the Ladies’ Aid and the Red Cross.

Forest City – J.J. Driscoll was at Garden City, NY, to see his brother who is a member of the aviation corps. Mr. Driscoll was greatly amazed at the preparations for embarkation of thousands of soldiers for somewhere in France. Many planes were soaring over the place, darting higher and thither, up and down and eagerly watched by soldiers and civilians. All was hustle in the camp, with recruits coming in and trained men leaving for action. We saw hundreds of soldiers in the rooms of the U.M.C.A. and the K. of C. Many were sending messages to loved ones at home before leaving.

Thompson – A gentleman’s pocketbook, containing money, was found somewhere between the watering trough and C.E. Leach’s blacksmith shop. Owner can have the same by calling on Mr. Leach. ALSO The graduates of Mansfield from this place were the Misses Edna Wright, Helen Clark and Doris Crosier.

Uniondale – John Zelinsky found a horse and buggy near his place in Herrick township on Monday morning. The horse was hardly able to travel as the result of hard driving and lack of feed. Mr. Zelinsky got in touch with J.P. Murray, of Forest City, who informed him that the horse belonged to Fowler & Williams, liverymen, of Carbondale. A man named Wayman had hired the horse on Sunday to take him home from Carbondale and a man named James A. Minor went along to drive the horse back. It seems that Minor came back to Carbondale and then drove to Crystal Lake, from thence to Thompson and then returned as far as Herrick Center, where he shipped his valises to Bainbridge, NY. He then turned the horse loose and jumped a north bound freight train. The police at Bainbridge were notified to look out for him, where he was arrested. The man had an honorable discharge from the Canadian army and claimed he had been severely wounded in the head while fighting the Huns.

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

*Died – In This village on Monday last in the third year of her age, Agnes Ann Post, daughter of Maj. Isaac Post.

*William Tellott, Dyer, (from London, England) Most respectfully informs the inhabitants of Susquehanna County that he intends Dying and Dressing Bombazetts, Cotton, Velvets, & whole pieces of silks, black and all other colors—ladies silk gowns and silk shawls, Bombazetts, and ribbons, dyed black, and all other colors; gentlemen’s coats, and pantaloons, dyed for mourning on the shortest notice—Cotton dyed light and dark blue, red, and all other colors—linnen and tow yarn dyed dark blue and warranted not to boil out—whole pieces of Silk ribbon dyed the most fashionable colors—woolen yarn dyed red, blue, green and all other colors—ladies bombazette gowns dyed black & all other colors to look as well as new—kerseymeres dyed to any pattern and dressed—silk, cotton and worsted stocking dyed black and other colors on the shortest notice.  All orders directed to Wm. Tellott, Dyer or to Capt. Sweet, Harford, will be duly attended to. Reference can be given to the above by applying either to Mr. Kingsley, Clothier, or to Mr. Whitney, Clothier, Harford. Harford, June 10, 1818.

Dimock – Last Sunday brought to Dimock the largest crowd that ever attended the Camp Meeting. While no figures are available at present, it is estimated that nearly 10,000 were on the grounds during the day. An official count was taken of the vehicles and there were found to be 1,455 automobiles, 588 teams, and three motorcycles.

Middletown – A very enjoyable time was had by the young folks at the picnic and dance held at Little Meadows, Aug. 15th. The ball game played between Middletown and Warren proved to be the most thrilling of the season, Middletown being victorious. Three cheers for our boys.

Uniondale – Male teachers are few and far between, owning to draft conditions. Prof. Haynes, who was the successful principal of the Herrick schools last year, has gone to work in the railroad shops at Susquehanna, and claims that he realizes more ready cash than in holding down a school job.

Great Bend – Rev. John J. O’Leary, a chaplain in the U. S. Army, has been commended for bravery during one of the recent big battles in France. In his report the Major-General states that Father O’Leary was within the lines caring and ministering to the wants of the wounded and dying soldiers while bullet and shell were falling all around him. Father O’Leary is very reticent about the matter and says that he only performed his duty. He is a 100 percent American, and the residents of this place are proud that he is a Great Bend boy.

New Milford – The work of excavating for the new pavement was commenced by Contractor Ryan with a steam shovel and gang. The work was started at the north line and has now been excavated to a point above Union street. The work of grading in preparation for the concrete roadway is being followed rapidly. The street will be 30 ft. wide with a uniform concrete curb and gutter. The concrete roadway will be 16 ft. wide, with 6 ft. gravel shoulder on each side. This will leave a grass plot on each side 9½ ft. wide between the curb and the side walk and when completed it will be a handsome street and a credit to the town. The dirt that is removed is being used to put the other streets in town in good condition.

Gibson – We are sorry to hear that Sergeant Claude Lewis, who has been at the front in France for some time, was wounded in the leg so that amputation was necessary. It will probably be several months before he is able to come home. ALSO B.J. Felton had a valuable horse barn destroyed by fire on the afternoon of Aug. 14, during the severe thunder shower, with its contents of wagons, tools farming implements and a quantity of hay. Mr. Felton, being away, the women folks got a horse and calf and a market wagon out, the balance of the contents were consumed. Only $500 insurance.

Lenox – James Keech, a Civil War veteran, attended the Soldiers’ Encampment Thursday, and it was just 55 years ago that day that Mr. Keech received his discharge at Harrisburg. Mr. Keech recalls many army reminiscences in a most entertaining manner. He was in the battle of Gettysburg, in which 75 per cent of those engaged were killed. When he received his discharge he was out of money, but had 5 months back pay due, which he was unable to get. He was given railroad transportation, but had to lay over a day or two at Scranton, and being without money was obliged to beg a bite to eat of the housewives. They were memorable days.

Choconut Valley – The Rounds Brothers, who have had a feed store in this Valley for some time, are putting in a grocery in connection with the feed store.

Montrose – Daniel Searle, who is employed at carpentering in Washington, D.C., is engaged in construction work on what is to be the largest office building in the world. It will have 45 acres of floor space. Some 700 men are employed on it. The building, which was started this spring, will be ready for occupancy this autumn. It is of concrete, three stories in height. [This may have been the Main Navy and Munitions Buildings, built as temporary quarters for the United State Military.] ALSO A big 7½ ton government Liberty truck was one of the sights in town. The machine, which was in charge of a U.S. army chauffeur, made a trip of 600 miles to secure a sawing machine purchased by the government from Beach Mfg. Co. ALSO Rev. Johnson and family, who came from Schenectady, NY to minister to [A.M.E.] Zion church, were tendered a pound party by the members of his flock. About 35 were present and a nice quantity of provisions provided for the family. The new pastor is taking hold of the work enthusiastically and Zion’s needs are being well supplied by a practical man who is not afraid of work of any sort.

Clifford – Rev. Fred Finn, of Los Angeles, Cal., made a short visit to his parents, Mr. and Ms. I.O. Finn.  Mr. Finn has entered Y.M.C.A. work in the army and goes on duty soon. ALSO Mrs. W.S. Davis went to Buffalo last week after a new Buick car, which she drove back. She drove 260 miles in ten hours without a single mishap. On reaching this place she sold the car to S. Horton.

Ainey, Springville Twp. – A.F. Hobbs, the genial agent for the Scranton Republican, was calling on patrons of that paper in this place last week. The lines on his gas horse did not pull just right. The “gee” and “haw” gear did not work and gave him some “Hobbservations” in the rail fence. No damage done.

Silver Lake – Michael McCormick, son of James McCormick, and nephew of T.P. and J.M. McCormick, of Forest City, is reported missing on Saturday’s casualty list. The young man enlisted at Binghamton and received his service training at Camp Upton. He left for France about the first of March. The information given by the war department stated he was missing, but so far the particulars are not available.

Forest City – The Erie Breaker boys held a moving picture show at the Plaza theatre Sunday afternoon and evening. The net proceeds, amounting to $188.20, were donated to the Red Cross society. The boys worked with commendable energy in selling tickets and deserve a great deal of credit for their pronounced success, and the spirit that prompted them to undertake the benefit performance. [Breaker boys, usually between the ages of 8 and 12, removed impurities from coal by hand]. ALSO John Chicosky was reported severely wounded in France. He enlisted about 5 years ago and served on the Mexican border under Pershing. His father was killed in the mines about 20 years ago. ALSO William Kolesinsky was in an auto wreck Sunday. While driving on Susquehanna street his machine got beyond his control. It made a quick plunge to the side of the street and turned turtle. Kolesinsky was injured about the face and his right optic was placed out of commission. His companion escaped injury. The car was slightly damaged. Kolesinsky says the next time he takes an auto ride he will walk.

News Brief: Many people seem to be under a misapprehension as to the sugar regulations. For ordinary purposes each family is expected to get along on one-half pound a week per person. For canning, however, sugar can be secured in larger quantities as it is the desire of the food administration that all fruits and vegetables possible be preserved. Only a sufficient supply for your immediate needs should be purchased for this purpose, and when you need more you can go and get it. If everyone will conform to this rule, and avoid hoarding, there will be enough sugar for everybody.

Three Civil War Veterans Answer Final Summons – Charles Uptegrove, of Brooklyn, died at the National Soldiers’ Home, Hampton, VA, on Sunday July 28, 1918. He was a corporal in Co. D, 35th Pennsylvania Militia. William H. Stark, of Bridgewater Twp., died Aug. 1, 1918. He was a corporal in Co. C, 151st Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. Walter Simpson, of Great Bend, died at the National Soldiers’ Home on July 24, 1918. He was a member of Co. A, 57th Regiment. He was captured at Fredericksburg; exchanged; was wounded at Kelly’s Ford and later re-enlisted.

Susquehanna – The repairing of the Susquehanna-Oakland bridge, to be done at once, fills a much needed want. A constant stream of traffic between the two boroughs is passing across the bridge and for some time its condition has been dangerous. ALSO Thirty-six sailors were in town between trains on Monday last. They were enroute to a camp in New Jersey and were from Nebraska. ALSO Our local daily paper, the Evening Transcript, has been selected as one of the papers to publish the proposed Amendment of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, to be voted upon at the election in November.

Alford – Archie Carpenter is working the second trick in the Alford tower and Charles Decker is working the third trick at Kingsley, while Mr. Betts is experimenting with a new job at Ithaca, NY.  ALSO Swimming in the Alford pond is the sport of the day.

Brooklyn – Clarence Tiffany, of Scranton, spent a few days at the home of his mother, in this place. He has been called “to the colors.” Thus Brooklyn adds her twentieth star to the service flag in honor of our boys who are serving their country. ALSO When Mrs. Emma Lathrop returned from Binghamton she found her house had been broken in to and about $50 worth of property stolen, consisting of hand saws, tools of every description; also had broken in the barn and sole harness, pitchforks, scythe, snath [scythe handle] and other things and a plush lap robe.

Forest City – Norman English’s father received a telegram from the U.S. Army headquarters that read “Corporal Norman English captures Hun trench single-handed.” Nothing more was elaborated in the telegram and it may be some time before full particulars are learned. He landed in France several months ago and has seen active service at the front continually. His bravery was highly complimented on the first offensive on March 21, his company and regiment receiving plaudits of General Pershing and the French Commander. Corp. English is a veteran of the Spanish-American war and served in the Philippines. He returned to Forest City and remained here until reenlistment. He comes of good fighting stock.  His father is a veteran of the Civil War. Monday night the whistles of the town were blown in his honor.

Uniondale – Uniondale has one representative at the front in France in the person of Willard Gibson. He is a member of the 28th Division and has seen severe fighting. By the way, he comes of good fighting stock. His grandfather, W.E. Gibson, is a veteran of the Civil War. He had several brothers in the conflict and he is the only survivor.

Thompson – Miss Helen Clark has accepted the position as teacher of the school at Maple Ridge. Commencing Sept. 3rd she will board at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Blaisdell.

Montrose – The Montrose Bible Conference, in its 11th session, has been and is still, in progress and is growing in influence and power with each passing day. The attendance has been phenomenal and the interest has deepened from the first. ALSO Albert Slaughter leaves for Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Mich., tonight, over the Lehigh Valley railroad, to join a colored company, to go in training for military service. ALSO Thomas Owen, a 7 year-old boy, of Plymouth, who had been boarding at the Tarbell House, in hopes that his health would be improved here, died of consumption on Tuesday afternoon, at 5:30 o’clock. The remains were taken to Plymouth. The boy’s father died at the Donovan farm, near town, about a year ago, he also being here on account of poor health.  The Owen and Donovan families were old friends, becoming acquainted years ago, when both lived in the Valley.

Auburn – The son of Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Loomis is now serving in France, and with the shortage in farm labor, Mr. Loomis finds labor-saving machinery particularly helpful now. He has a hay-loader which eliminates the hard work of “pitching on” in the hay field, and this saving of hand labor is a big item when a hay crop of 100 acres has to be harvested.  Mr. Loomis is one of the best farmers in the county.

East Bridgewater – J.M. Baldwin is a good steady farmer and can build crooked rail fence as straight as anyone, but for many years he followed the trade of carpenter and has many monuments of skill scattered over the country. He still has many urgent requests that he resume his trade, but to all entreaties says, “never again.” The farmer is, certainly, a bulwark of the nation in feeding the boys in khaki, and our allies in war.

Harford – We all were surprised to hear of the very sad news of the death of Clayton Sweetser in France, one of our brave Harford boys, who has given his life for his country. He was very popular here and much respected by all who knew him and will be missed by all. “Gone at their country’s call, And yet we cannot forget, That many brave boys must fall.” ALSO W.S. Sophia, who has for many years been one of the leading gardeners of this place, is still on the job. He and his helpers, who are also farmerettes, are busy each day, gathering peas and beans for the market. Those employed by him are Misses Gertrude Tingley, Margaret Glassglow and Mildred Pickering; also Kenneth Darrow and Paul Stevens. All the farmers are busy raising bumper crops this year to help win the war. 

South Harford – This vicinity is quite notorious again. We have a rattle snake traveling about and a pair of deer.

Jackson – The steeple of the Lake View Baptist church was recently struck by lightning.

Lanesboro – Louis F. Price was killed by a train last Sunday. He was found near the iron bridge at Lanesboro and brought to the local hospital, but died at 4:30, without regaining consciousness. He worked in the new terminal and had been at work during the day and around town all the evening. At 2 a.m. Sunday morning he rode on a switch engine up to the iron bridge and it is thought he was struck by an east bound train, very soon after dropping off the switch engine. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Price and 26 years of age. The body was taken to Bloomsburg for burial.

More Men Leave to Serve Country: Four surveyors from Susquehanna, Maurice O’Connell, Robert J. Lynch, Henry James Lannon and Michael J.D. Kane left on the Lehigh Valley for Camp Forrest, Lytle, GA. They were supplied with lunch boxes and escorted to the train by the band. Six men entrained for Syracuse, NY. These men were called for limited service for guard and fire companies at ports of embarkation. They were: Henry Conklin, Great Bend; Joseph Mulqueen, Susquehanna; Lewis H. Marks, Forest City; Nelson J. McConnell, New Milford; Harry Phalen, Little Meadows; Joseph Roman, Forest City. One of these men received notice Sunday, and was unable to receive his pay from his employer, and lacking funds to ride on the train, walked, reaching here in time to report at the specified time.

News Brief– Pennsylvania automobile license tags for 1919 will be of black enamel with red figures. The general style will be similar to those now in use. They will also have a space for the manufacturer’s car number. In late years they have been furnished by the state prison labor commission, which has manufactured them at the shops of the Huntingdon Reformatory.

Montrose – Fire broke out early Sunday morning in Riker’s laundry on South Main Street, and totally destroyed the block of wooden buildings reaching to Rogers’ market. Four of the buildings were connected by an air chamber along the back next to the roof, making a way for the smoke to travel, partly accounting for Mr. and Mrs. John Snell being overcome in the flat farthest from the fire. The burned remains of Mr. and Mrs. Snell were later found. The businesses places wiped out were Riker’s laundry, Slatter’s grocery store, the A & P store, Steine’s shoe and clothing store and six or more families lost all their possessions. The fire companies did heroic work and at one time it looked as if the flames would take the entire business section. A call was made to Binghamton and a dozen fire laddies reached here in 50 minutes, along with the fire chief of that city. On Monday afternoon the burial of Mr. and Mrs. Snell took place. The remains were put in one casket, and at four o’clock the Rebekah Lodge of which she was an active member, the Sons of Veterans to which Mr. Snell belonged the G.A.R., and the Daughters of Veterans went to the cemetery. After prayer the burial services of these orders were given.

Harford – Henry Jones, son of Hon. and Mrs. E.E. Jones, who has been in France for the past two years, is spending a short furlough with his parents in Harford. Mr. Jones is in the aviation service [Lafayette Espadrille], and has achieved great success in this branch, having been awarded the cross de guerre for bravery. He is to report to Dayton, Ohio, and inspect and test aeroplanes. ALSO Frank R. Tiffany died at his home July 1, 1918, aged 57 years. He was born and always lived in the township. When a young man he drove the first stage between Harford and Great Bend and was engaged in the stage driving business for over 20 years.

South Harford – Truman Oakley, formerly of this place, is reported as lost at sea while en route to France to join the forces over there.

Silver Lake – A large number from here spent the Fourth in Friendsville. A ball game in the afternoon, between Laurel Lake and Middletown, was very much enjoyed by all. The score was 11 to 6 in favor of Laurel Lake. Three cheers for the boys of Laurel Lake. The dance in the evening was also very much enjoyed.

Brooklyn – Leonard Shadduck, one of our well-known young men, is now with the American Motor Car Sales Co., of Scranton, which handles the “American Balanced Six,” one of the widely known cars of the higher grades. Len is both persuasive and affable, and prospective customers of the “American” in his territory will be adequately and eloquently acquainted with this car’s many merits.

Little Meadows – During the storm of June 30, the entire herd of Registered Holstein cows belonging to Harry Brown, who resides about a mile north of Little Meadows, was killed by lightning. They were fine cattle, and Mr. Brown, a progressive farmer and cattleman, had taken much pains to secure a fine herd.  But a few days before Mr. Brown had an offer of $600 for four head. There was an insurance of $100 on each animal killed.

Hallstead – W.P. Van Loan has the new bungalow on his farm up the river nearly completed, and already has had several applications from city people who wish to rent the cottage during their vacations. Mr. Van Loan’s farm is situated along the Susquehanna river, about two miles east of this place, and is nicely located. There is excellent fishing, good boating, and with modern convenience makes it a desirable place to while away the heated term. Mr. Van Loan contemplates erecting two more cottages next season.

Dundaff – A notice of petition to annul the charter of Dundaff borough, this county, appears in the Republican today. It is intended to make this borough, one of the oldest in the county, into a township, as the cost of government will be decreased, as well as giving the citizens advantages, which they cannot enjoy as a borough. Our older residents well remember when Dundaff was thought to have great possibilities for the future. It was intended as a railroad terminal and factories sprang up and there was a big building boom. Many left Carbondale, the nearest town of any size, as it was believed the coal deposits were becoming exhausted. Property in Carbondale greatly depreciated for a time and many went to Dundaff to reside. But the failure of the railroad to materialize resulted in the abandonment of the factories and other industries and the town dwindled to a few hundred inhabitants, although borough form of government has been retained.

Lawsville – Francis Hicks and Harry Lavine, two Syracuse boys who escaped from the House of Refuge, Randall’s Island, NY, landed in this county a short time ago and were working for a farmer hear here. They were located through the postoffice authorities and Sheriff Taylor was notified to capture them, if possible. Accompanied by Constable J.I. Chapman and Special Officer E.G. Foote, they went to Lawsville and learned that the boys were headed for Montrose. The automobile soon overtook them and, after driving by the youths, Mr. Foote called back and asked them if they didn’t want a ride. They did. The sheriff brought them on for lodgment with him until they can be returned to the reformatory.  The boys had been sent to the institution for the theft of an automobile.

Shannon Hill, Auburn Twp. – Sorrow and gloom was spread over this place recently by the deaths of Mrs. P.D. Sherman and S.L. Overfield. By their deaths this place has lost two good citizens who were kind and obliging neighbors. They will be greatly missed.

Forest City – Edward Yanchitis has been sent by the naval authorities to Columbia University, NY, where he will take a short course in the uses of gasoline. ALSO Joseph Zaller, of Joliet, Ill, a former well-known resident, is the guest of his parents of North Main Street. Mr. Zaller is National Secretary of the Slovenic Catholic Union, a position he has held for the past ten years.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, July 11, 1818.

*The Office of the Montrose Gazette is removed, opposite Fuller’s Tavern.  Persons are requested to call there for their Papers.

*Stray Cow.  Went away from the subscriber last Thursday, a yellow cow with a white face (some would call her a pale red). She is five or six years old and possibly seven.  Whoever will give notice where said cow can be found, or return her to the subscriber, shall receive a handsome reward with necessary charges paid. DAVIS DIMOCK, July 9, 1818.

*Dissolution. The co-partnership heretofore existing between Hezekiah Bullard and Elijah Bullard was dissolved on the 12th instant by mutual consent. HEZEKIAH BULLARD. ELIJAH BULLARD. Bridgewater, June 22, 1818.

Fairdale – A heartrending catastrophe occurred on Friday afternoon when Claude Snell, a popular and highly regarded young farmer, was struck by a bolt of lightning which caused his death. The young man was in the basement of the barn on the A. C. Lowe farm, when a shower was in progress. After the shower he was found lying unconscious just outside the barn door by his wife and several men–Harrison McKeeby, Jack Daley and Imon Very—who were nearby seeking shelter from the shower. The fatal bolt had struck him on the top of the head, making a hole a half inch in diameter in the skull, and two smaller holes in the shoulder showed where it had followed its course, blackening the arm and slightly slivering the length of a fork handle he held in his hand. He was taken to his home, but did not regain consciousness. Deceased was 34 years of age and is survived by his wife and three children.

Lawsville – George W. Meeker lost three fingers in a peculiar accident, when an unruly bull, which he was leading, dashed him against a stone wall and badly mangled his hand. Few men in the county are better known and have more friends than “George,” and all feel deep regret that he should meet such a misfortune. But none will take a loss with more courage and philosophy than he.

Bradford County – Miss Victoria Lake, who lives at Gleason, near Canton, and will be 15 years of age in August, is doing all of the out-door work on a 102 acre farm. Fifty-three acres are plowed, and two acres of potatoes, and has the ground ready for planting corn. The male members of the family are all working in the mines and come home on Saturday nights, returning to their work on Monday mornings. Her mother assists her in the milking of ten cows and care of the other live stock.

Friendsville – Susquehanna county has its first “farmerette” in Miss Carroll, a Boston young lady, who is tilling the soil at Camp Choconut, near Carmalt Lake. Miss Carroll is a graduate of Amherst College, and knows how to make the farm and garden produce. It is a decided novelty for the farmers around here to see a young lady doing a man’s work with an air of knowing what she is doing. Many a farmer who should be holding the plow handles is leaving the horses to browse in the furrow while he takes a “short cut cross-lots” to see the attractive “farmerette” at work.

Montrose – W.A. Welliver, proprietor of C-Nic Theatre, has installed a fine new motion picture machine. One of the latest devices of its kind, it is operated by electric motor, doing away with the crank propulsion formerly used, while the lighting arrangement permits of six varying adjustments. A player piano is another improvement for the entertainment of the pleasure seekers. Some of the very best pictures produced are being shown and Mr. Welliver is seeking Materlinck’s famous story reproduced in film—“The Bluebird.”

Dimock – Charles A. Main, who has for years been an extensive grower of garden produce, says that he has a good acreage of potatoes and onions.  On Thursday of last week a violent hailstorm did considerable damage, however.  Hail fell in such quantities that he scraped up a couple of bushels of small hailstones and utilized it in freezing ice cream.

Thompson – Recently, a gentleman’s necktie and pocket comb and a ladies’ back comb were found on Mrs. A.E. Smith’s porch couch. The owners can recover the goods by calling on Mrs. Smith and identifying the same. No charge will be made for the use of the couch, if the intruders will kindly remember next time to leave a sample of their confectionary which must have been abundant judging by the litter scattered in such profusion all over the porch.

Forest City – John McGranaghan has received notice from the State Board of Undertakers that he has passed all necessary examinations and has been duly licensed as an undertaker. He is also licensed in New York state. ALSO C.J. Rauf, of Cannonsville, NY, was an interesting visitor here. Thirty years ago he built several houses and boarded at the Fleming House during his stay. He had not been back in more than 20 years and was surprised at the progress the town had made. In speaking of the pave he said he remembered distinctly when there was a large stump in the street near the Fleming House and teamsters circled around it. He remembers Forest City as a wilderness when he was a member of a surveying party engaged in locating the route of the Jefferson railroad. He has traveled extensively but his experience while a resident of Forest City in its early days will not be dimmed while memory lasts.

Uniondale – The road is being changed from near H. Ghents place, back of David J. Jones’ house, to the road running from Bethel church to Tirzah. It is said that the change will prove more satisfactory in the winter. The new route is not so liable to be drifted in the winter as the old.

Harford – West Harford has a new industry, that of a cheese factory on the farm of Lee Grinnell, the factory being under the management of an Italian. Many of the farmers are taking their milk to the factory.

Susquehanna – The Daily Transcript changes from 25 to 35 cents per month, after July 1st, but everybody appreciates the greatly increased cost of getting up the paper and cannot get along without it. Many new and improved features have been added since last year and others are yet to follow, so Editor Baker promises, and all who subscribe for a year before July 1st get the Daily at the present rate of 25 cents a month.

News Brief: There is no discrimination of any kind between soldiers who are not citizens of the United States and the native born or naturalized citizens in the American army, excepting that the former cannot hold commissions. In all other respects—care, attention, privileges, etc., they are all on the same footing.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, June 20, 1818.

*By virtue of a writ of ____, issued out of the court of common pleas of Susquehanna County, to me directed, will be exposed to sale as public vendue at the house of Oliver C. Smith, in Silver Lake township on Monday the 22nd day of June inst. at 10 o’clock A.M., the following property; viz. two fanning mills, one calf, one turnpike house, 15 chains, two baskets, one table, one grindstone, five barrels of pork, part of a box of tea, 5 yoke of oxen, 1 pair of horses, 30 bushels of wheat, 10 bushels of corn, one barrel of salt, 4 plows, one set of new harness, one takle and rigging, one iron bar, one saddle, one cutting box, one bin of rye, about thirty bushes, six sheep, 4 scrapers, one cooking stove and apparatus, four beds and bedding, store goods, 13 chains, 12 axes, 10 pick axes, 117 sap tubs, one loom, quill wheel and swifts, 5 shovels, three spades, ten hoes, four ox yokes, pots, crockery, & c. on turnpike and two tons of hay.  Seized and taken in execution as the property of Oliver C. Smith.  AUSTIN HOWELL, Sh’ff., Sheriff’s Office, Montrose, June 10, 1818.

Forest City – Thomas Rutherford, who was called by the draft board to leave with the contingent, was excused by the board and transferred to Class 3, at the insistance of the Hillside Coal and Iron company. Tommy had his grip packed and was ready for a trip to Camp Lee when news of his release was received.

Jackson – Recently Stewart Holmes had twelve sheep killed, five were missing and several injured. A dog was shot and two others were marked, but they got away. They were traced, however, to their homes, some six miles away, and killed. If the law had been complied with Mr. Holmes would not have been a loser. ALSO Mrs. Ida Tucker received a letter from her daughter, Miss Mildred Tucker, now serving as a nurse in the U.S.A. General Hospital, at Otisville, NY, telling of the work being done for soldiers here and abroad. Miss Tucker is one of the first county ladies to be serving as a nurse in a military hospital.

Parlor City – All aboard! The Binghamton street cars will now be “manned” by women conductors, to be known as conductorettes. The local company is ready to employ them and on Tuesday began sending them out for instruction on empty cars.

Lanesboro – Contractor Whalen is making excellent progress with the double track on the D.&H. at Lanesboro, over a mile of roadbed being already completed and the laying of ties and rails will begin this week.

Susquehanna – Miss Fitzgerald, matron at the hospital, is in charge of registering prospective nurses for war work and all young women of Susquehanna, desiring to register, should see her. ALSO The first soldier to fall in battle, from this place, so far as learned, is James Lisi, an Italian, and a cousin of Henry Lisi, of the Susquehanna Baking Co. According to the casualty list he was severely wounded during the allied offensive.  He belonged to the 10th Artillery and before entering the army worked in the Erie shops.

Montrose – Atty. F. I. Lott discovered a weasel hanging on to one of his prize duck’s feet. The weasel was so much interested in trying to down the duck and draw its life-blood that it failed to notice the approach of the surprised owner. Although F.I. will never see 70 years again, he was “quicker than a weasel” and speedily dispatched the stealthy animal. ALSO Veterinarians A.E. Hollister (Montrose) and Fred B. Miller (Brooklyn) were in Lisle, NY engaged in testing cattle.

Hopbottom – Marshall McVicar has developed into quite an extensive apiarist and has many colonies of bees working for him. He expects to gather about 1,500 lbs. of honey from his hives this season, and as he has given the subject of bee-keeping considerable study and experimentation he has learned how to aid the bees in producing full combs of the best quality.

Auburn Township – Mrs. Charles E. Bunnell and daughter, Jean, of Fairbanks, Alaska, who have been visiting county relatives, have been in the states since last October, spending the winter in Florida. Judge Bunnell had planned a trip east this fall, but the illness of a judge in the adjoining division, whose duties he has assumed, has compelled a change in his plans. Mrs. Bunnell and daughter start on the long trip back in a few days. By the middle of September it is freezing nights in Fairbanks, and by the middle of October the Yukon is frozen over. [Charles Bunnell was the first president of the University of Alaska. The Bunnell Building was named for him in 1960 and a statue of him stands in the center of the campus.] ALSO Anyone finding an auto crank on the road between West Auburn and Skinner’s Eddy please call up Harry France.

Little Meadows – Albert Card, a lifelong resident of the borough, died Aug. 6, 1918, from heat exhaustion, at the home of J.H. Guyles, where he had been working in the hay field for the afternoon. He leaves a wife, Susan Mayhew, and one brother, Andrew Card, of Johnson City.

Great Bend – Twenty young girls are meeting every Friday afternoon at the Red Cross headquarters and making the scraps of cloth into quilts for hospital use. Very soon quilting parties will be announced. The girls are also making, from larger pieces, garments for the refugees.

Brooklyn – The funeral of Mrs. Ira Pratt was held at the late residence on Thursday afternoon, the Rev. G.A. King officiating, with burial in the Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Pratt was a daughter of Chas. F. Richards, a soldier of the Civil War. She was about 45 years of age and a kind, loyal wife and mother—a busy and useful woman, who will be greatly missed in the home and community.

Reunion – The Wyoming Co. Bunnell and Overfield reunion will be held Aug. 17th, at the Baptist church, Mehoopany. The Button reunion will be held Aug. 24th, at Northern Electric Park. The LaRue family reunion will be held on the Lawton Fair Grounds, Aug. 21.

South Montrose – Harry Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse P. Smith, now in France, a member of a military band, writes that his band has played in Paris and other French cities and says the architecture found in many of the French cities is of rare beauty. Harry is a talented musician and is, therefore, able to give his country a double service. Members of bands have to take their place on the battle front, like the other men. There are no sinecures in defending one’s country in this war.

Harrisburg – Saloons in this place may be closed by military order because they are too close to the aviation and ordinance depots. If the saloons are not closed, it is declared, a provost guard will probably be placed in Harrisburg. All these things clinch the indictment against the whiskey business.

Harford – A jolly load of Boy Scouts passed through here on their way to Lower Lake, where they will camp out for their vacation. They were from Scranton and we are sure they will make things merry around the lake with their jolly laughs and bugles.

Hallstead – John E. Hunziker, a sailor in the navy, writes his parents that he witnessed the sinking of the U.S. Transport Covington. Eddy Hamlin and John Egleston, of the U.S. George Washington, also witnessed the sinking of this large transport.

New Milford – Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Decker, Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Decker, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Decker and three children, Mrs. Lutie Worth and Ivan Decker, attended the Sousa band concert, at Johnson City, Sunday.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, July 25, 1818.  Since the 200 years ago newspapers for the month of August are missing, the following article was found from the above date:
Thomas Moore. [From Bristed’s Resources of the United States] “The well-known poet, Mr. Thomas Moore, when quite a young man, published a book, made up of prose and verse, in which he, very unmercifully, abused and misrepresented the people of this country. Some little time since, however, he addressed a letter to Mr. John E. Hall, the editor of the Port Folio, in Philadelphia, in which he expresses his deep repentance for having slandered America, and swings into the opposite extreme of unmeasured praise, representing it, now, as the only land where freedom and happiness, and so forth, are to be found.”

Uniondale – Fourteen of our prosperous society, known as “The Jolly Old Maids,” journeyed to Elkdale Friday evening to attend the Baptist Church supper at the home of James McAlla. They returned home minus mishaps and all united in saying they will go it alone henceforth. Bad on the young man. ALSO Burt McPherson has bought a Ford runabout and H.C. Taylor is doing likewise, while Dan Cole speeds along in a Ford touring car. Irving Tinker is running what he terms as the Universal, but competent judges declare without any evasion that the said car is nothing more or less than a Ford…Let’s ride.

Forest City – To the co-operation of the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children of New York with the Associated Charity and Humane Society of Scranton, may be attributed the knowledge of the whereabouts of William Sinkisky, aged 13, of Hudson street of this place, who has been missing from home several weeks. He was apprehended in New York City and according to the report from that city, the lad was picked up there by the police on July 16.  He gave his name as John Germenarich and stated that his home was in Boston, Mass. Burgess Franko left Monday to bring the boy to his home.

Montrose – DeWitt C. Titman died at his home after an illness of several months. He was 74 years old and widely known through our northeastern Pennsylvania. He was a veteran of the Civil War, a member of Co. C, 202nd PA Volunteers, was wounded in the battle of Fort Fisher and after his discharge he came to Auburn Four Corners and established a large market for farm produce and live stock. He served two terms in the State Legislature. After selling his business at Auburn in 1894, he came to Montrose to live. He was an official of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Titman was born in Warren county, NJ and came with his parents when a youth. ALSO Owing to the Red Cross having filled their quota for July there will be no more gauze dressings made until the first Monday in August. There is other work in plenty to be done and workers will please bring thimbles and needles. After August 5th, the gauze work will again be taken up and the August quota gotten out.

Kingsley – Murray Palmer has purchased a tractor for farm use, being among the first farmers in the county to give this coming substitute for the horse a try-out.

Bridgewater Twp. – Ruel D. Warriner, of Fernheim Farm, with a score of 205, has been awarded the Marksman medal and diploma offered by the Winchester Junior Rifle Corps, a recently formed national organization to promote shooting among the boys and girls in America. His sister, Eloise, made a score of 203.

Forest Lake Twp – Atty. Safford wears a smile, which will not come off because of the decision of Judge Quigley in the case of E.H. Sivers vs. Forest Lake Twp. The decision holds that the township was negligent for not erecting guardrails at a point in a narrow road opposite a steep bank where the plaintiff’s wagon went off the road and caused him to fall from his wagon some 20 ft. down the bank.

Harford – It is a self-evident fact that some of our young men are not acquainted very well with the cigarette law. They had better look it up and beware, for there is a penalty for giving those poisonous, vile things to children and minors. ALSO Three Fresh Air girls, from New York City, are being entertained by Mrs. Sophia, Mrs. Shannon and Mrs. Mack.

Hallstead – Mrs. S.S. Craft has been notified that her son, Private Sherman Craft, was severely wounded in France on May 28. He was a comrade of Private Mark O’Neill, who was killed in action a short time ago. Other Hallstead men who arrived overseas are Sergeant A. Lynn Merrell, Privates William J. Kirby, Archie Tanner and musician, Jack Connors.

Silver Lake – There was an exciting time in St Joseph, Sunday afternoon, when our Laurel Lake ball team defeated the Middletown boys by a high score.

Parkville, Dimock Twp. – It looks fine to see Jay Tingley, of Dimock, out with his meat wagon, selling meat again to his many customers.

News Brief: The government is about to assume control of the entire medical profession in the United States to obtain sufficient number of doctors for the fast growing army and at the same time distribute those remaining to the localities for service where they are most needed for civilian work. ALSO A large cargo of relief supplies, principally food stuffs, clothing and medicine, is to be dispatched to Russia by the American Red Cross at the earliest possible moment. A special ship will be used for the purpose and the cargo will be accompanied and distributed by a group of Red Cross representatives who will work under the direction of the American Red Cross Commission now in Russia. ALSO The death of Quentin Roosevelt, son of former President Roosevelt, has been confirmed by the Germans. He was buried where he fell with military honors. The German report said he died fighting, his dash and daring causing him to be cut-off by enemy aviators and surrounded by greater numbers he was brought down. Major Theodore Roosevelt was also wounded in the leg while leading a charge at Chateau Thierry.

200 Years Ago, from the Montrose Gazette, July 25, 1818.

*HAIL STORM. On Sunday afternoon last, we were visited by a hail storm, more severe than is in the recollection of the oldest inhabitants. The cloud approached from the northwest, and seemed to hang over the adjacent country for some time before it burst. The hail was generally about the size of cherries, though some were much larger. On the Plains one was measured which was five inches in circumference—in Kingston many fell the size of a hen’s egg, & in Exeter, one measured eight inches in circumference, and another ten inches. The hail was generally, in the centre, white like snow, and on the outside as clear as ice. There was no wind of any consequence, while the hail was falling, but notwithstanding, there were a number of window glass broken and the grain somewhat injured, though much less than could be expected, from the size and quantity of the hail that fell. The lightning was incessant, and the flashes very vivid descending from the clouds to the earth in one continued stream of fire. From the Susquehanna Democrat, July 17, 1818. (Possibly Wilkes-Barre, PA)

Brooklyn – Mrs. Louisa Lee has passed her 90th birthday, yet is active and energetic and anxious to do her all in aiding our soldier boys. The Indian wars, the Mexican war, the rebellion and Spanish American wars are all fresh in her memory, and when the war of 1812 was the latest conflict to furnish table conversation she was a child and heard the battles discussed by real soldiers of the Revolution, and got the tales of ’76 first hand. But, although aged, Mrs. Lee is thoroughly modern, and her needles have been industriously clicking for the boys of ’18 who are overseas. A beautiful afghan is the latest product, which has been sent to Scranton to provide comfort to some doughty soldier lad.  The young ladies of today may still take lessons from this bright lady of 90 summers, who learned to knit at a much earlier age than they are now. Mrs. Lee is the mother of Alice Louise Lee, the well-known and popular author.

LeRaysville, Bradford Co. – James H. Johnson, aged 87, the oldest citizen of LeRaysville, has planted and is cultivating, without assistance, three war gardens, comprising a half acre.

Silver Lake, Richmond Hill – James Lonergan died June 30, 1918. He was a son of John and Catherine Lonergan and was born in County Tipperary, Ireland, 76 years ago. He came with his parents, when a boy, to this country and when the [Civil] war broke out his parents refused to give their consent for him to enlist and he ran away, was returned home and ran away again, serving valiantly his period of enlistment and later joined the navy. He is survived by his wife, Alice and children: John, of Ithaca; Mrs. J.V. Meehan, Montrose; Richard, of Elmira; Philip of Albuquerque, N.M.; Mrs. T.H. Quain, of Bridgewater, and James, of Richmond Hill. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Montrose.

Elk Lake – Bass are biting.  F.D. Morris and a party of friends secured 14 fine finny specimens the first of the week when the season opened.

Montrose – Dr. and Mrs. R.A. Torrey, of Los Angeles, and Rev. and Mrs. Reuben Torrey and children, of China, have arrived for the summer months. Dr. Torrey and his son came to participate in the Ministerial Institute and Bible Conference, the former starting next Monday.

Lawsville, Liberty Twp. – A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce T. Bailey, on Sunday, June 16, a son—Ward Emerson.

South Montrose – Men from the Susquehanna County Light & Power Co. were here last week and visited this place and Louden Hill Farm, looking over the territory with a view of running a wire to South Montrose to furnish the place with light and power, and also considering the possibility of furnishing current for the large farm and its numerous buildings. Mr. Ballantine has a finely equipped electric plant on the farm, but is considering getting service from the company.

Elkdale, Clifford Twp. – The cheese factory is making about 30 cheeses a day. The factory is in full operation with Ray Lee, an experienced cheese maker, in charge. Several hundred prime cheeses have been made of superior quality

Springville – As far as can be ascertained, Mrs. Bert Taylor, of this place, is the only mother in the township who has given three sons to the service of Uncle Sam. They are stationed as follows: Corp. D.G. Capwell, Infantry, Camp Logan, Houston, Texas; Pvt. John H. Capwell, Field Artillery, Fort Sill, Okla., and he has also seen service in the Philippines; and Pvt. Paul J. Capwell, 26th Engineers, Camp Dix, NJ. In another year two more sons will come under the draft. Susquehanna mother, Mrs. Michael Igo, has two sons, Pvts. James and Thomas at Camp Upton, Long Island. She and her husband are the parents of nine children, eight boys and one daughter, all under 21.

Jackson – H.M. Benson entertained Hollis Barrett, of Gibson on Monday, in celebration of their 81st birthday. Mr. Barrett and Mr. Benson are both veterans of the Civil War and still remain active for their age, and delight in relating events of the great war between the states. Mr. Benson also attended a reunion of the remaining members of the old Franklin Academy, at Harford, last week.

Forest City – A half-holiday was observed by the Forest City merchants and their employees yesterday afternoon. Every Wednesday afternoon for the next two months, except on pay-days, all stores will be closed.

Uniondale – At a L.A.S. supper served at the home of Mrs. E. Oram an incident of unusual interest took place. A special table was arranged for the entertainment of aged ladies, of which there were ten, all widows. “Aunt Fanny” Felts presided, as being the oldest, nearly 90 and poured tea from a teapot nearly 200 years old, being the property of Mrs. Libbie Greene.

Jessup Twp. - The following teachers have been hired for the coming term: Fairdale, Glen Cronk; Bolles, Bernice Ainey; Griffis Hill, Rose Daly; McKeeby Hill, Dayton Brotzman; DeWitt, Jennie Sivers; Prospect Hill, Israel Sivers.

News Brief: A small wireless plant which is believed to have been giving information to U-boats operating off the Atlantic coast was discovered in the room of a summer boarder at Palermo, NJ and the man arrested. Government wireless operators had been aware for some time that high tension of rapid frequency were being sent out from some source along the Atlantic coast, and the plant was finally located by the use of a new clever device called the “detectograph,” which is said to be capable of tracing to within 100 yards the source of any wireless operations. ALSO The United States is the only country with a known birthday. All the rest began, they know not when, and grew into power, they know not how. There is no Republican—no Democrat—on the Fourth of July—all are Americans. James G. Blane

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, July 4, 1818.

*MARRIED. At Southampton, L.I. on the 27th of May, Mr. Silvanus [Sylvanus] S. Mulford, merchant of this place [Montrose], to Miss Fanny Jessup.

*Old Soldiers Look Out or you will lose your priviledge [privilege] of the late law of Congress, by laws made in the Pension Office. From noticing a publication in the newspapers from a clerk in the Pension Office, I have thought proper to retain the certificates in my hands until the applicants come forward and make proof that they are in reduced circumstances, and need help from their country for their support, as that notice requires—lest their certificates should be thrown aside—although I believe the oath of the applicant is all the law requires—and at first I thought I would not pay any attention to the notice. The friends of the old Soldiers will be pleased to put this notice into the hands of those who may not take the papers themselves because they are too poor to purchase the priviledge of a newspaper and yet it is to be remembered they have purchased the liberties of the Press and every other priviledge that Americans enjoy by their sweat & blood. DAVIS DIMOCK. Montrose, June 26, 1818. N.B. Daniel Lawrence, Nathaniel Stewart(?), and Bristol Samson need make no more proof. Those who live in Bradford County must apply there.

Forest City – The high school graduated a class of twenty Friday night. Those graduating were: Anthony Planishek, Mary Yanchitis, John Callaghan, Anita McCumber, Thomas Edwards, Joseph Muchitz, Liguori Fleming, Patrick Sheridan, Mae Watkins, Daisy Muchitz, Edna Taylor, Edward Hullah, Marion Taylor, Claude Horton, Rose Telban, Herbert McCumber, Mabel Jones, James Wolfert, Marion Carr, Harriet Curtis. ALSO John Opeka died at Emergency hospital, Carbondale, of a complication of diseases. He was 60 years of age and a native of Austria, but had resided here for a number of years. The following children survive: Mrs. Anthony Saver, Mrs. John Polonic, Mrs. Louis Benchine, Mrs. John Yanezec, and a son, Anthony, who is in the United States army.

Uniondale – Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Tinker and Miss Edith Smith attended the dedication of a new Free Methodist church at Melrose on Sunday.

Clifford – The Supervisors of this township unloaded a new stone crusher at the O. & W. depot at Forest City.  It is a No. 3 Champion and guaranteed to crush from 80 to 100 tons per day, and will be put in use at once to remedy some of the bad holes in the roads.

Herrick Center – The supervisor is doing good work on our highways, using a tractor engine in place of horse power.

Thompson – Horatio Allen and family, of Newark, NJ, registered at the Jefferson House and remained overnight. Mr. Allen drove the first locomotive that was ever run in this country, the famous “Stourbridge Lion,” across the Lackawaxen at Honesdale, and was one of the engineers who laid out the railroad and canal of the Delaware and Hudson Company.

Harford – A new concrete bridge is being built on the state road, near Mr. Flint’s at South Harford. ALSO Do you hear the “whistle” blow? The saw mill is running these days and four of the men board at Bail Peck’s.

Susquehanna – Hon. George A. Post, of New York, has accepted an invitation to deliver the address to the Susquehanna High School, June 25th.

St. Joseph – Serenus R. O’Connell, of St. Francis Seminary, Loretta, Pa., is spending his vacation with his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth O’Connell. ALSO Cards have been received announcing the marriage of Miss Anna Quinlivan to William Bailey, of Rochester.

Montrose – A car load of re-enforcing steel has been received by the Coon Construction Co., which is doing the paving here, and it is likely that the work of mixing and laying the concrete will be taken up the first of the week. This part of the work, after the grading and draining have been finished, goes along quite fast.  After the concrete is laid it is 12 to 14 days before the street can be used for traffic and work will most likely start on South Main Street. The prospect of having the streets open again, but with attractive pavement, instead of expanses of mud holes and hummocks, is a highly pleasing matter. During the week large iron pipes have been laid at several points on Church St., to take care of the water.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. – G. L. Shelp lost his horse last week and that leaves him no way to get to the stores or to cultivate.

Auburn 4 Corners – LeRoy Woodruff and James Bishop sat up with Abe Mericle last Tuesday night. He is very sick. ALSO In Auburn Twp., Everett Carney, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Carney, left for Camp Meade. He writes that so far he has enjoyed the experience. An Auburn correspondent states that although the only son of a farmer of advanced age, he did not claim deferred classification, which he could doubtless have secured.

Little Meadows – J.E. Hickey has won the honor of champion runner of the borough, with A.D. Brown as a close second, on a five-rod dash. Jesse Newman officiated as umpire. ALSO “Mickey” Reardon is speeding around town on his new Harley Davison, while the young ladies are waiting patiently in turn to try out the comforts of the side car.

Gelatt – A young lady from Ararat was in town Saturday night giving an exhibition in turning an automobile around.

News Brief: The Civil War pension increase bill was passed by the Senate last week. It amends the house bill by increasing the minimum monthly pension to those who served 90 days from $25 to $30, and provides pensions of $32 to $40 per month according to length of service for those 72 years or older.

Old Methods of Advertising: While looking over some old papers in the Avery residence on Monument Square, Montrose, an old “Register” of 1840 was found and an advertisement was thought to be worthy of republication. It mirrors in a slight degree the conditions of that period and is indicative of the temper of the stalwart men of that time. Here is the advertisement and its sarcastic answer: Ran Away. Ran away from the subscriber on Sunday the 6th inst. an indented apprentice to the Tanning and Currying business, by the name of SAMUEL NUTTING. Said apprentice is about 20 years and 6 months of age, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, light hair, rather stout built. He wore away a black broadcloth coat and striped Buckskin cassimere pantaloons, white vest, black hat. This is to forbid all persons harbouring, trusting or employing said apprentice under the strict penalty of the law. S. P. AVERY. Dundaff, Sept. 7, 1840.  And Samuel’s answer….”Ran away” yourself!!! WHEREAS, S. P. Avery of Dundaff, Tanner, Currier, Shoemaker, Harness maker, horse jockey, &c., has advertised me as a Runaway, I take this method of setting forth the true facts of the case. Now as every body who is acquainted with him knows, he is but a poor workman & the undersigned took legal advice when he left Avery, because Avery could not, and would not, as he had bound himself to do, learn him the trade. This is to caution any person desirous of learning either the trade of Tanning, Currying, Shoemaker, Harness making or horse jockeying, &c., from applying to him “under the strict penalty of “getting “sucked in,” as he is a bungler at them all; though he follows them occasionally. He was 27 year old, last grass, is tall, spare, and has brown hair, and has an uncommon large mouth. He wears a grey coat that used to belong to me, and pantaloons of the same piece. SAMUEL NUTTING. Montrose, Sept. 16, 1840. N. B. Avery did not forbid any person from harboring and trusting me on his account, for he knew there was no danger of that.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, June 13, 1818.

*MILFORD & OWEGO TURNPIKE. Notice is hereby given to the subscribers for stock in the Milford & Owego Turnpike Road company, that agreeable to several resolutions of the Board of Managers, the whole of the instalments have become due and payable. Those who have not paid are requested to make payment to the subscriber at Montrose by the 15th day of July next; rigorous measures will be taken immediately after that day to enforce collection from all such as shall be delinquent. By order of the Board. PUTNAM CATLIN, Treas’r. Montrose, June 4, 1818. N.B. Contracts are made for finishing the whole distance of this important road the present season, (except about ten miles) and the work is now progressing with a fair prospect of its completion.