Rush – C. H. Davis has for over 50 years been engaged in shoemaking and repairing in Rush, where he has a reputation for good work that is unexcelled in any locality. Although 75 years of age he has never used glasses—and he is an omnivorous reader and well informed on the events of the day—and it only takes one trial to thread a needle. Like all lovers of Nature, he is looking forward to the spring months when he can dig in the soil and welcome back the birds, who find in him a friend and interested observer.

Montrose – The Feast of the Passover will be ushered in this year on Monday evening, March 29th, and continue for a period of eight days. There being no Jewish synagogue in Montrose, many of the Jewish citizens will, at some period of the Passover, attend services in Scranton, Binghamton, Schenectady or New York.

Springville – The firm of Brown & Reynolds has purchased, from the Hungerford estate, the store which they have been conducting in that place the past year. The young proprietors were in Montrose on Monday completing the purchase transaction. The many friends of these enterprising young men wish for them a steadily growing and prosperous business.

Susquehanna – Former Postmaster George W. Shaeff is a candidate for Register and Recorder.

Herrick Center – The parsonage of the M. E. church, occupied by F. D Fletcher’s family, came near being destroyed by fire Sunday morning. The fire originated in a clothes room near the kitchen stove, but by the prompt assistance of neighbors the fire was controlled, although the building was considerably damaged and some of the household goods destroyed.

Transue, Auburn Twp. – Mrs. Catherine Carter passed away March 12 at the home of her sister, Mrs. Laura Christian. She was 84 years old last August. She was buried at South Auburn beside her husband, who died two years ago.

Binghamton – Three young knights of the road, from Binghamton, who had started to beat their way to the Panama Exposition at San Francisco, were warmed and fed at the Montrose House Wednesday night. The boys ranged in ages from 14 to 16 years, and left for home on foot in the morning, declaring that the Parlor City was good enough for them, especially until warmer weather.

Fairdale, Jessup Twp. – Last Saturday fire destroyed the fine dwelling house on the N. L. Parks farm near Fairdale. The fire doubtless originated from the chimney and owing to the lack of means to fight the flames the house was speedily consumed. Mr. Parks, who lives in Montrose, had rented the house to the family of Marshall Rumford about two months previous. The structure was a large and comparatively new one, having been erected about ten years ago. He carried no insurance.

New Milford – A marriage license was issued to Paul R. Walworth and Addie M. VanBuskirk, both of New Milford.

Hallstead – The fast Hallstead basket ball team will play the Montrose team at the Colonial [Hall] this evening for the championship of Susquehanna county. The team has beaten such rapid teams as Binghamton and Susquehanna and on Christmas night cleaned up Montrose by the unexciting score of 53-7. ALSO We are pleased to learn that the Miesch Manufacturing Co., makers of silk ribbons, is about to make extensive alterations of the plant, which will open opportunities for young men and women for profitable employment. This is an industry of which Hallstead may well be proud.

Bridgewater Twp. – Fire of unknown origin destroyed the barn on the L. N. Mack farm at the Mott farm, near the old carding mill, last Friday afternoon, also a couple of chicken houses adjoining. The barn was rented by T. B. DeWees, who saved his livestock and some of the vehicles and farming implements he had stored there.

Thompson – One hundred and four from here boarded the train Thursday night for Susquehanna to attend Evangelist Crabill’s meetings. Everyone felt well paid for going. One feature of the meeting, which called forth great applause from the vast audience, was the rendering of “Brighten the Corner,” by Rev. W. E. Webster’s two little sons, Edgerton and William, aged 8 and 4 years respectively.

Glenwood, Lenox Twp. – William Squires has a milking machine installed in his barn. It is a cinch to do the milking now.

Uniondale – Nelson Crandall’s family is sorely afflicted. Mrs. Crandall has erysipelas, Ward Crandall has the scarlet fever and Letha Crandall has the scarlet fever. A trained nurse is in attendance. Of twelve cases of scarlet fever in the town, most are convalescent.

Oakland Twp. – The public schools have been closed on account of an epidemic of chicken pox.

Forest City – The third annual banquet of the Irish-American Society of Forest City and Vandling, in honor of St. Patrick, whose name is revered wherever the sons of the Emerald Isle are to be found, was held in the Forest House on Tuesday evening. It was the most successful gathering yet held by the society and marks a new epoch in local banquets. Over a hundred men were in attendance. In the congenial surroundings, with a repast that would suit the epicure, a post prandial program of speeches, song and story that stirred the imagination, appealed to the love of native land and brought the frequent and hearty laugh that is the best sauce for any feast, the hour went by on rapid wing. It was an evening pulsating with life and pleasure and profit for those privileged to attend. There was not a dull moment from the singing of the opening ode “America,” to the hearty rendition of “God Save Ireland,” which closed the happy festivities. Each of the guests was presented a pretty souvenir blending the American and Irish colors and at each plate was a bottle labeled Blarney Castle Whiskey, which when the cork was pulled, proved to be emblazoned with the Irish emblems. The evening closed with a song fest by the entertainers, the happy banqueters seeming loath to say “enough.”

Lynn, Springville Twp. – We are enjoying a whole week of good old fashioned spring weather. Not far away, in Ainey, the bluebirds have made their appearance and groundhogs have been seen, all sure signs that spring is here. ALSO W. E. Button, our genial blacksmith, met with quite a loss on Saturday. When he went to dinner he left his coat hanging in the shop which contained a bill book containing about $45.00 in bills; when he returned lo and behold the money had, in some mysterious manner, flown away, leaving a lean and lonely bill book empty to be hammered out of iron to refill it again. Well, we fail to see where there is any fun in that.

Uniondale – The Uniondale Symphony orchestra will give an entertainment in the Herrick high school building, Feb 25th, in the evening. ALSO The McPherson Post, G. A. R., held their monthly meeting at their Post rooms last Saturday. C. M. Buckingham, Adjutant, read an interesting account of the inside life of Robert E. Lee. Experiences were told by some of the veterans that were enjoyed by all, after which dinner was served by the Post ladies.

Kingsley – Union services were held in the Universalist Church, Sunday afternoon, in honor of the birthday of Frances Willard, the founder of the W.C.T.U. A program, consisting of singing by the school children, solos by W. W. Oakley and Mrs. Will Capron, and an address by Rev. Dowson was given.

Bridgewater Twp. – Judge Little, the first of the week, appointed Mrs. Rebecca Benedict, a local suffragist, overseer of the poor, to fill the unexpired term of the late T. W. Tinker. A petition asking for Mrs. Benedict’s appointment was presented to the court by Attorney C. L. VanScoten. The appointment is said to be worth about $100 a year. She is the first lady in the county to hold office, so far as known.

Hop Bottom – The Methodist-Episcopal Sunday school and Ladies’ Aid are to hold a two day bazaar at Masonic Hall, Friday and Saturday of this week, Feb. 25 and 26. On Friday evening the ladies will serve a chicken pie supper, after which various amusements will furnish entertainment for the evening. Sales will be continued Saturday, and at 5:30 an oyster supper will be served by the men’s class, followed by an entertainment, consisting of a miscellaneous program of vocal and instrumental music, recitations, etc.

Montrose – The average daily circulation of the Montrose library, for January, was 54 books. The largest number given out in one day was 128. The largest daily circulation, for February (to the 23rd), was 162. It is hoped that the people will take an increased interest in the work of the library, and this can be best done by reading the books. [The average daily circulation of the Montrose Library, for January 2015, was 491 books.]

Springville – Otto Drake, young son of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Drake, recently met with a very peculiar and painful accident. He was being treated for rheumatism by application of heat supplied by burning gasoline in some sort of a machine, when the thing burst, covering the boy with the burning gas. His father and mother succeeded in putting out the flames, but not until the boy was frightfully burned about the limbs. A nurse is in attendance and the boy is doing nicely.

Thompson – Married, February 19th, at the home of the groom’s sister, Mrs. Elbert Pickering, of Jackson, Earl Jenkins and Miss Norma Craft, both of Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins are at home to their friends, corner of Main and Water streets. Congratulations are extended.

Dimock – Columbus C. Mills, octogenarian, passed away last Monday. A delegation of Warren Lodge No. 240, F. & A. M., of Montrose, had charge of the grave. A fine floral tribute from the lodge attested to the respect in which Bro. Mills was held by his fellow members. At the time of his death Mr. Mills was the oldest member of the Warren Lodge, having joined in January 1864. Mr. Mills was 85 years old and for many years was a justice of the peace at Dimock. He also carried on a wagon-making business. He is survived by one daughter, Miss Isa Mills, who had made his declining years as comfortable as possible.

Forest City – Washington’s birthday was quietly observed here. Flags were floated in front of a few houses but no public demonstration was made. ALSO H. P. Johns has purchased from the Keystone Realty company, agents for this vicinity, a new touring Reo car. The company received a carload of these famous cars one day last week and sold them the following day.

Rush/Jessup – Wm. H. LaRue, of Rush and Aria I. Oakes, of Jessup township, were married at the M. E. parsonage, Montrose, by Rev. Carl Councilman, Wednesday, February 25th, 1915.

Brooklyn – It is three good long miles from Luther Benjamin’s house to Brooklyn village. If you doubt it, ask the four gentlemen who paced it last Friday between the hours of 12 and 1 a.m.

Clifford – The January meeting of the Clifford Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held in Finn’s Hall. The speaker, Mrs. E. E. Wells, of Lackawanna county, urged the training of young people to take up the cause and to “train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart therefrom.” In the evening the meeting opened by singing “The Fight is On,” followed by a prayer, afterwich all joined in singing “The Brewer’s Big Horses.” Mrs. Wells gave a sermon rather than a lecture, dealing with the moral side of the temperance question—an appeal to join forces against the greatest evil of this age, if not of all time. At the close Mrs. Agnes Miller sang, “Molly and the Baby” very pleasantly. This was followed by a social hour, during which light refreshments were served.

The Underground Railroad. This article came from the Scranton Times and was written by W. M. Atherton, Clark’s Summit, in 1915. “Editor Times – Allow me to add somewhat from personal knowledge and hearsay: My father was a member of the Underground Railroad. I well remember a knock frequently on the door and father calling, “who’s there?” and it was Mr. [William] Gildersleeve’s colored man, with a load of fugitive slaves. [William Gildersleeve was a well-known abolitionist from Wilkes-Barre.] My mother would get up and make supper for them and they would go on to Leonard Batchelor’s or Rodman Sisson’s and were hid through the day and the next night were driven to Montrose to Mr. Sayre’s, who married Mary Gildersleeve [daughter of William Gildersleeve]. In 1822 Rev. Gildersleeve was a slave owner in Virginia. He became disgusted and sold his property and moved to Wilkes-Barre, freed his slaves and died there. He was the one who located the route of the underground railroad from Maryland through Waverly to Canada. His son, Camp Gildersleeve, was ridden on a rail in 1839, and tarred and feathered in Wilkes-Barre by sympathizers [pro slavery]. The Rev. N. G. Park, for 50 years pastor of a Pittston church, married his daughter, Anna (Will Park’s mother) in 1850. My father found a kidnapped colored boy in a house car of the Pennsylvania Gravity railroad, taken from Hawley, brought him to our house and sent him home.”

Hallstead – Fire, which broke out about 3:30 Thursday morning in the postoffice building, destroyed that structure, the grocery store building of H. J. Brown adjoining, and the residence of Mrs. Rose Dayton. In the Brown building was also a barber shop conducted by H. Shaw. The building was an old wooden structure, built some 75 years ago. Although the firemen worked hard and did much in preventing a more serious fire, but little could be saved from the burning structures. The loss is estimated at from $10,000 to 12,000, partly covered by insurance.  The cause of the fire is unknown. The postoffice has been relocated in the store of the newly appointed postmaster, D. E. Hanrahan.

Great Bend – Wednesday morning a sad tragedy occurred when Mrs. Celia Tierney met her death in the flames which consumed her home. When the fire companies arrived the building, an old wooden structure, was wrapped in flames and it was impossible to get within. Mrs. Tierney lived alone and fears were confirmed that she was inside when firemen entered the home and found her badly charred body lying on the floor of a room near a window. It is supposed that the fire started by her clothing catching fire from the stove. The death of the highly respected lady has brought sadness into many homes where she was known and beloved. Four sons survive her: John, of Kingston, Pa; Michael, of Syracuse; Patrick, of Omaha, Neb, and James, living in Illinois.

Friendsville – A dance and supper will be given at the hall here on Feb. 10, for the benefit of the Friendsville band. Plenty of good music will be provided. All are invited. Admission 25 cents.

St. Joseph – Rev. John Joseph McCahill, a native of this place, now assistant to Dean Penney, of the Church of the Annunciation, New York city, will attend the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree banquet, in Binghamton, Feb. 10th.

Montrose – Walter G. Castle, formerly proprietor of the Cnic Theatre, has purchased the box ball alley and pool parlors, which for the past few years has been conducted by Harry J. Light, in the basement of the Cohen block. Mr. Castle expects to make a number of necessary improvements and will conduct the place to please all who call on him.

Auburn Twp. – Some folks think that buildings cannot be successfully moved. A. K. Mericle has just finished having his house moved a distance of some 50 ft., up over an incline of perhaps 18 ft., in midwinter. It was a cold job. The family lived in the house at the time and now is rejoicing at having their house in a more sightly place. ALSO At Fower Hill, Mr. Papal, the eye specialist, passed over the hill Tuesday, looking after the interests of the eyes.

Lawton, Rush Twp. – Now that the Haire Hotel lost its license, on the grounds of no necessity, it seems proper to call attention to the fact that this beautiful property seems capable of being converted into a famous temperance resort and place for keeping summer boarders. We hope this will be done, as no one wishes to see the buildings idle.

Harford – Remember the next meeting of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, at the home of Mrs. John Dixon, on Friday, Feb. 12. If there is sleighing, a way will be provided for all who wish to go.

Susquehanna – Thomas Moran, a D. & H. brakeman, was fatally injured at East Windsor on Tuesday morning. He was brought to the local hospital, where he died Wednesday morning. ALSO Ernest Korstmanhaus will open a tailor shop in the Dooley block on Erie Ave. ALSO Miss Anna O’Malley entertained the “Adamless Eves” at her home, Thursday evening.

Silver Lake – February came in like a lion, Boys!  Beware of the blizzards. ALSO Many of the farmers are busy filling their ice houses and Thomas McCormick is helping James Mahoney fill his ice house. ALSO A sleigh ride party, from Binghamton, was royally entertained at C. F. Sweeney’s Sunday evening.

Gelatt – The death of Philander J. Bonner occurred here Jan. 26, 1915, in the 79th year of his age. Mr. Bonner was a veteran of the Civil War, enlisting in C. F, 141st Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was captured at Poolsville, Maryland in November of 1862 and wounded at Chancellorsville, May 3, 1863. Philander was of a generous nature and was noted for his hospitality. In June of 1881 he was married to Marrianna T. Peck, of Harford, and was the father of one son and also two daughters by a former marriage. His faithful wife and devoted son cared for him during his illness.  Mr. Bonner was laid at rest in the cemetery at Gelatt.

Franklin Forks – Clare H. Summers, of Eitevau, Canada, is spending some time at the home of his father, Harvey Summers, being called home by the failing health of his parent. Mr. Summers went to Canada about 14 years ago, taking up a homestead there. While he has been engaged in other vocations and ventures, he is now tilling the soil and enjoying the prosperity that only comes to those who possesses vim and energy.

East Bridgewater Twp. – A mad dog was shot a few days ago, at Claude Otis,’ who lives on the Jonathan Gardner farm, by Ed Brown, of Montrose. The head was sent to Harrisburg for examination and was one of the worst cases of rabies ever seen by the state authorities. The dog followed Mr. Otis’ daughter from Heart Lake and it is said one hundred dogs in Bridgewater are under quarantine for three months in fear that some may have been bitten.

Uniondale – S. D. Carpenter was quite seriously hurt, on Saturday, being run over by a party of coasters.

Lenox – Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Powers have returned from Arkansas, where they visited his brother.  The brothers had not met in forty years.

News Brief:  For the first time in several years Old Bruin failed to see his shadow on Candlemas Day, which means according to old saying, that the backbone of winter is broken and that spring is near.

Forest City – Agostine Francati, a well-known Italian resident of this place is either in serious danger from the well-known and infamous Black Hand organization or some of his Italian friends, in an effort to perpetrate a joke, are laying themselves liable to severe punishment. Mr. Francati is one of the town’s most industrious and law abiding citizens. He is night watchman at the Clinton colliery, a man of exemplary habits, and a leader among his countrymen. It would appear that his industry and apparent prosperity have aroused the cupidity of someone and an effort is being made to extort some of his hard earned savings. Yesterday he received a letter, post marked Dunmore, purporting to be from the “Black Hand.”  It was written in Italian and at the end was a bold drawing of the back of a man’s hand, and underneath were crossed bones.  To one side appeared the figure of a man with a pistol pointing at it, drawn on one side and on the other another hand, dripping with blood. The transcribed letter read: You are going to have trouble of your own.  You are working all the time and you must have plenty of money.  A letter has come from Italy which says to take your life if you don’t pay $500.  If you pay you will be let out of this. If you don’t pay your life is gone. Anywhere you go we will find you with our members. You received another letter and did not pay any attention to it. Now make up your mind; either the money or your life. The hand served as a signature and within was written: “From this hand nobody escapes.  It has been baptized with blood.”

New State Road – The State Highway Department has given assurances that an improved state road, starting at the New York state line and proceeding via Choconut, St. Josephs, Birchardville and Rushville, where it will connect with the state road leading to Wyalusing, will be given immediate attention early this year. It is said that the road from Montrose to St. Josephs, to connect with same, will probably be built the following year, which will give a better and shorter route to Binghamton.

Kingsley - Located on the line of the D. L. & W. railroad’s cut-off operations, Kingsley was treated to a sort of eruption of Vesuvius Saturday last, when three and one-half tons of dynamite were exploded in “one shot.” This great blast was used to loosen earth and rock in a cut on the line between lands of P. M. Wilmarth and Augustus Tiffany, but the convulsion of earth and rock were confined to the areas desired and while the vibrations were plainly felt all over the town, no windows were broken, nor debris hurled about. Some of the blasting however, has given the people of Kingsley some thrills. The other day a small blast, using only three pounds of dynamite, hurled rocks through the windows of the residence of P. M. Wilmarth and others, but fortunately no one was injured.

Hopbottom – Some men are born great, others achieve greatness, but “Charley” Miller had a postoffice plum dropped right into his lap—at least he is holding down the job until a successor to E. C. Tingley, deceased, is formally named and confirmed by the Senate. While a lot of patriotic, self-sacrificing citizens, are pursuing the postoffice bee, losing time, money, shoe leather and in some instances their very reputations in many places of the country, Mr. Miller had the position thrust upon him. “Charley” wasn’t looking for the job either and didn’t want it—for he has two Guernsey cows and several White Leghorn hens whose toilets cannot be well neglected, which keeps Charley pretty “gosh darn” busy. But Mr. Miller had to take the job, for he was the one man thoroughly equipped to discharge its duties on short notice, for he was Hopbottom’s postmaster for many, many years when “Can” Stone was the big figure in Republican politics and before the “wicked” Democrats came into power.

Oakley, Harford Twp. – The whistle on the D. L. & W. bridge is heard no more as the final work on the bridge is now completed and one of the largest concrete bridges in this state is built.

Montrose – News comes that Elijah Sherman, an old time Montroser, has struck it rich out in Idaho. Elijah claimed that he knew where the gold was and tried to raise a company in Montrose to develop a claim he held out there, but found nobody willing to go in with him. ALSO Wm. L. Smith, a highly esteemed citizen, succumbed to pneumonia, Jan. 11, at his home on Drinker street.  His age was 54 years.  The deceased was a son of the late W. W. Smith, and upon the death of his father, succeeded him for several years in the furniture and under-taking business and later selling the business to the late J. E. O’Brien.

Thompson – J. F. Potter, Thompson’s genial constable, was over to the County Seat Monday to make his quarterly returns, driving the 25 miles in three and one half hours—we know, because we asked him as to time and distance.  Mr. Potter found some snow drifts.

Harford – Six inches of snow fell here last night and people are using sleighs, but with the rain falling in torrents it looks as though they would soon go back to wagons.

Williams’ Pond – Mrs. Ralph Morrison and children have returned to their home in Protection, Kan., after an extended visit with her brother, Guy Lewis.

Forest Lake – Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Booth and daughter have returned to their home at Forest Lake after spending some weeks with relatives at Gainesville, FL. Mr. Booth says the country is all right to visit, but sand and mosquitoes are not to his liking. The night before Christmas, he complains, a sheet was all the bed covering needed, and he had a homesick longing for blankets and sleighbells.

Dimock – It is rumored that the temperance people have bought the Dolan House, with the intention of running a temperance hotel

West Auburn – It is fully realized by the West Auburn Telephone Co. that party line service is largely dependent for its efficiency and satisfaction upon the person using a line. In a neighborhood where the people are courteous, considerate and tactful in the use of language, always observing the golden rule, the telephone is a great blessing. But where people are rude, impolite selfish and unkind it is just the reverse. There are three general sources of difficulties on a party line, viz: “Monopolizing the line” with resulting delay and inconvenience to others; listening on the line when others are talking, which makes it almost impossible for the persons talking to make themselves heard, and leaving the receiver off the hook, which throws out of service all other telephones on a party line. These are sources of service trouble which we earnestly urge party line subscribers to avoid. We mention these things because we want every neighborhood covered by our lines to receive the greatest benefit from the service.

News Briefs: “It’s a Long, Long Way to Tipperary” seems to be as popular here as it is in the trenches. Every schoolboy is whistling it, and every Victrola owner plays it on his machine. Gamble, the Victrola man, says he sold 26 records in four days of this piece alone. An order for 10 of these records was unfilled, as the factory cannot supply the demand. ALSO The Story Hour, which is conducted Saturday afternoons at the library, forms a popular attraction for the young children. Parents who wish to be freed from the care of their children, for a short time on that afternoon, find here congenial surroundings and also may know that the children are receiving useful instruction, given in an entertaining manner. The ladies in charge of the story hour welcome all children who have not already become regular attendants.

Hallstead – The second time we have been visited by a disastrous fire on Main Street, in a little over a month, occurred on Monday evening, when Carl S. Tingley, the grocer, who has living rooms above his store, was awakened by the devouring flames. He found a brisk fire behind one of the counters near where matches were stored. Seizing a fire extinguisher he partly put out the fire, but before sufficient water could be brought, the flames were beyond control. The fire company was soon on the scene and managed to confine the flames to the building and while none of the contents of the store were saved, part of the household effects were removed, although badly damaged by fire and water.  It is thought that the fire was started by rats or mice gnawing into matches. A peculiar feature of the fire was that in a former fire where H. J. Brown’s grocery store was destroyed, Mr. Tingley generously opened his store and filled Mr. Brown’s grocery orders. Now, by turn of events, H. J. Brown is kindly filling the grocery orders in return for C. S. Tingley. A restaurant building owned by Mr. Brown, adjoining Tingley’s store, was at several times in great danger from the flames and was somewhat damaged.

Clifford – Our creamery and skimming stations are now running three days of the week, except West Clifford, which will not start until about the first of April.  It has been idle all winter.

Rush/Jessup – Wm. H. LaRue, of Rush, and Aria I. Oaks, of Jessup Twp., have applied for a marriage license.

Jackson – Several of the pupils of the Jackson School still remain on the sick list. Some have dropped their names from the roll on account of being so far behind the class with their work.

Brooklyn – Brooklyn, since 1910, has been enjoying the finest telephone service of any little village in the state. Both the Commonwealth and Merchants Telephone Companies have been operating exchanges and furnishing day and night service for their patrons. On March 1 the Commonwealth Company issued a circular letter to their subscribers increasing their rate of service from $12 to $15 dollars per year.  On the face of the letter it looked like an increase of 25 per cent, but when it was noted that 25 cents for service on points between Clarks Summit and Towanda per month was granted and also the 5 cent toll between Brooklyn and Montrose was abolished and free service given to the County Seat, it was accepted by many of the subscribers as a concession to this town and with free service to Montrose, this town is placed in a very fortunate position as to telephone service.

Little Meadows – Michael Butler is busy sawing shingles for the neighbors. AND James Clare had the misfortune to break his automobile last week, while visiting friends in Warren, PA. Hard luck, Jim.

Dimock – After a short delay on account of bad weather the large Winans’ stone quarry has again commenced work, where they are getting out a large amount of fine stones, which will be dressed and cut and later shipped to the Valley for walks, steps and cellar flagging. ALSO Lester Gregory is preparing to build a new dwelling house on his lot near the cemetery, recently purchased of J. F. Dolan.

South Auburn – Most of the people in this vicinity expect to have their telephones removed the first of April on account of the increased rental rates. ALSO Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Crawford were married 55 years ago, March 4th, 1860, in S. Auburn and on Saturday, March 6th, they celebrated their golden anniversary, surrounded by their children who were able to be there, also two of their grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The children present were Miss Ella Crawford at home; Leo Bolles and wife, of Beech grove; Wilson Robbins and wife, of Wyalusing; and N. G. Crawford and wife. The grandchildren were Harl Crawford and wife, of Shannon Hill; and Miss Vergie Crawford. The great-grandchild is Catherine Robbins.  Two of their children, Mrs. Mary Applegate and Benjamin Crawford reside in California and one son, Geo. Crawford, at Elk Lake. They were presented with a purse of $6.

Gelatt – Thursday noon, while the men were in the house eating their dinner, Mr. Wilmot’s sawmill was discovered on fire, and it burned to the ground, consuming nearly everything in the mill. The wind saved the other buildings and lumber from burning. There was no insurance on the mill or contents.

Pleasant Valley, Auburn Twp. – Harry Reimel and wife expect to move to their farm on Craig Hill this week. Our best wishes go with them.

Bridgewater Twp. – Louis B. Hawley, who has been almost helpless for many months due to paralysis of the lower limbs, friends will be pleased to learn, is showing some improvement. Mr. Hawley is being treated by Dr. W. B. Van de Sand, the osteopath, and with the noticeable improvement in his general health there is a growing belief that he will eventually recover the use of his limbs.

Birchardville – Fred W. Dayton has purchased a milking machine. Mr. Dayton has a fine herd of Jerseys and is known the county over as an excellent butter maker. The new improvement is in keeping with his advanced ideas of dairying.

Susquehanna – A new Santa Fe type of locomotive is now being used on the Erie Railroad, having arrived at Susquehanna Monday evening from the Baldwin Locomotive Works. The engine and tender weighs 402,500 pounds and has ten driving wheels, besides two truck and two trailing wheels. The locomotive, including tender, is over 77 feet long, and it is one of the most powerful engines in the world. It is named W. C. Hayes, in honor of the superintendent of locomotive operations of the Erie.

Springville – Harry Gavitt has bought Homer Young’s barber shop, and good will, and takes possession April 1.

Forest City – William Pentecost, of Prompton, one of the pioneers of this section, whose lumber operations caused the first settlement of Forest City, then called Pentecost, died on Tuesday afternoon. During the severe December weather Mr. Pentecost slept with a foot uncovered and froze a great toe. An operation was performed but gangrene had set in and caused his death. Mr. Pentecost was born at Grampond, Cornwall, England, August 15, 1827.  His mother died when he was a child. In his 22nd year he married Elizabeth Paul of his home town, coming to America on their wedding tour, landing in New York on July 4, 1849. On the morning of the following day they came by railroad to Narrowsburg, then by stage to Honesdale, stopping at the Jakeway house; next morning they journeyed to the John Blake farm now owned by Charles Smith, in Dyberry. Blake, a distant relative, hired William and after several years they moved to the north end of the borough of Prompton and soon branched out in the lumber business. The first large lumber contract he accepted was for the D&H Co, it being the tract of land where Forest City is now located. He erected the first buildings at this place. When his wife died he was left with a family of eight children and brought them up to be good and useful citizens. His second marriage was to Frances Bellamy.  Funeral services will be from his late home in Prompton and burial in the Bethany cemetery.

Harford – On Wednesday afternoon Representative E. E. Jones, of Harford, Representative Gibson, of Lycoming and “Farmer” Creasy, conferred with Gov. Brumbaugh on road construction and maintenance. The governor is very much interested in improving Pennsylvania’s highways and is in frequent conferences with the well informed men of the State on this subject. Mr. Jones, by the way, has introduced a bill authorizing county commissioners to appropriate $1000 to organize associations for the promotion of agriculture. He has also introduced a bill asking the State to take over the road from Laceyville to Skinner’s Eddy to Elk Lake to South Montrose and from Susquehanna to New Milford, making them State highways. ALSO A sleigh load of young folks, of this place, consisting of the senior class and their friends, spent a very enjoyable evening at the Aqua Inn, in Kingsley, last Friday night.

South Ararat – The farmers are busy putting up their supply of ice.  It is being cut from Fiddle Lake.

Uniondale – C. M. Buckingham has been writing articles on cheese making for a New York journal, the past year. Out of thirteen prizes he has won 11 firsts, 1 second and 1 third. The contest was open to all cheese-makers in the United States. Mr. B. feels proud of pulling in a good bunch of cash. ALSO The Presbyterian church will have gas lights installed in the church in the near future.

Flynn – James Conboy is about to trade his motorcycle for an automobile.

Elk Lake – Mrs. Katie Lathrop Gorr, whose girlhood home was here, was visiting relatives in the county with her husband recently. They came from their home in Des Moines, Iowa, to attend the funeral of Mr. Gorr’s mother, whose death occurred recently in New Milford.

Brooklyn – B. A. Oakley has the agency for the popular Saxon automobile, his territory being the southern half of Susquehanna County. Mr. Oakley has just completed a spacious, up-to-date garage, at Brooklyn. He will have Saxon cars in stock and will also be prepared for auto repairing.

Montrose – Susquehanna county people who visit the Panama-Pacific exposition at San Francisco will have a most commendable feeling of pride in inspecting the exhibit in “Block 42” as it contains seven sawing machines made by the Beach Manufacturing Co., of this place, which represents the acme in mechanical construction and finish. Mr. McKeage is to be warmly commended for his efforts to make an imposing display, at such a great distance.  “Made in Montrose!” Sounds euphonious, eh?

Lynn – Blue Birds were seen on our streets, Monday, as a gentle reminder that spring is drawing near.  We are glad to welcome them.

Jackson - The Lake View graded school held a valentine social at the Baptist parsonage Friday evening. ALSO  In the township, a dwelling house on the Gibson stage road, built in 1813, is in a good state of preservation and is still occupied by a farmer and his family.

Birchardville – The young people of this place will give a drama in three acts, “Mr. Tompkin’s Hired Man,” also songs and recitations at the Grange Hall on Friday evening, Feb. 26. Everybody come.  Admission 20 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.

Auburn Four Corners – M. L. Lake and P. M. Harris have the gas lights in their homes and they are fine.

Dundaff – Will Sprague was severely shaken up and received several deep gashes on the face, when his wagon was struck by a passing auto. The horse broke loose and speeded for home, while Mr. Stipp, the owner of the auto, hurried with Mr. Sprague to Emergency Hospital, where his wounds were dressed, afterward bringing him to his home. The accident occurred on the Fall Brook road, and during the severe storm on the evening of Feb. 1st. ALSO Dundaff hotel, which has no license this year, is not a hotel now but a private residence.

Susquehanna – Joseph A. Kent, proprietor of the Central house, has opened an up-to-date restaurant.

Forest City – Word has been received that President Wilson nominated Thomas P. McCormick as postmaster here. Mr. McCormick has been in the mercantile business for a number of years, is a director in the First National Bank, as well as a member of the school board.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. – George Brands opened his school on Wednesday, having closed it for a few weeks on account of whooping cough.

Hop Bottom – A large sleigh load of visitors from Brooklyn attended the Ladies’ Aid dinner at the Universalist church, last Wednesday, considerably augmenting the receipts.

Springville – What might have been a fatal accident occurred at about 6 p.m. Friday. Earl Sherman, who had some work done at Gesford’s blacksmith shop, started for home, when the sled took the ditch owing to the ice and the speed at which the team was started, striking the bridge and throwing Dan Cokely and Lawrence Palmer out.  By having the lines to help him, Sherman was saved from any injury, but Cokely was thrown head foremost in the creek and sustained a badly lacerated scalp, besides other bruises. He was assisted to Lee Bros. store and Dr. Lathrop was called and dressed his wounds, after which he was taken to his home. That he escaped instant death is almost a miracle. He will soon be at work again.

Fairdale – Seventy-eight loads of ice are securely packed for the Fairdale creamery.

Rush – Bruce Barnes, of this place, son of the late Deputy Register Nelson Barnes, has been visiting friends here this week. The young man intends to soon enter the Odd Fellows Orphanage near Sunbury, Pa.

Hopbottom – Some of our readers might like to know that the oldest house in town was built by Orson Case before the D.L.&W. Railroad was [built] in 1851. [Orson Case was the first permanent settler in Hop Bottom. Until the building of the railroad Hopbottom and the surrounding area was a comparative wilderness].

Springville – Through the efforts of W. E. Stevens, a wood bee was held for the M. E. church on Tuesday and a large pile of wood was the result. ALSO Springville and Lynn were well represented in Montrose [court] on Tuesday and Wednesday and citizens for the right feel proud of the good they have accomplished and it is the earnest wish of at least a few that the “pool room” will follow suit, next to a licensed [for liquor] hotel, as an unnecessary evil. Let it be a general clean up, is the sentiment of the people.

Dimock - The Birchardville basketball team went to Dimock on Tuesday evening where the home team “trimmed” them right properly in a game in the new community building.

Montrose – Business at The Subway Lunch during the present term of court has been rushing, and extra tables were required in order to “feed the multitude.” Proprietors Mack & Jenkins are always glad to see those who “come a courting.”

Forest City – F. J. Osgood, superintendent of the Northeastern Telephone Co. and a candidate for county commissioner, was in town Monday. Mr. Osgood is “pointing with pride” to the fine showing made the past year by the Northeastern which has a balance in the treasury and is in generally flourishing condition. Considering the low rental fee for the service rendered, he considers it one of the very best mutual telephone companies in the State.  ALSO  On Feb. 1, Joseph Stein will open an up-to-date lunch room in the building formerly occupied by Weiss and Gorman. The rooms are being painted and otherwise renovated. The lunch parlors will be open to ladies and gentlemen and fills a long felt want.

Heart Lake – The Mountain Ice Co. commenced work on Thursday of last week, putting in 1100 tons the first day.

Franklin Forks – The Salt Springs school has been closed on account of whooping cough.

Rush – The preaching service here will be held Sunday evening in the Baptist church, as the repairs on the Methodist church will not be completed. The pastor will begin in a series of sermons on “Great Americans.” The topic for next Sunday will be, “Grant, the Soldier.” A quartet has been organized and will render special music Sunday evening.

Clifford – E. G. Miller has purchased the home and farm of S. E. Finn, also the meadow lot belonging to L. E. Lee, and a wood lot owned by Owen Greene. “Grimes” says he wants all the land adjoining him as far as Lenoxville. All “Grimes” needs now is a wife to make him happy.

Susquehanna - George F. Larrabee, of this place, and business manager of the Susquehanna Evening Transcript, has received an appointment as door-keeper of the Senate at Harrisburg. The appointment came through the recommendation of State Senator Charles E. Mills, of Athens, PA. Four years ago George served as a bill clerk in the House of Representatives. ALSO It is announced that John J. Ryan will, in the near future, erect a modern, fireproof opera house here, with a seating capacity of from 1,200 to 1,500 persons. Architect J. H. Phillips, of Deposit, was here in regard to the plans of the building. Mr. Ryan, manager of the Hogan Opera House, has had a large experience in the theatrical business.

Elk Lake – The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania owes Harry Lyon a debt of gratitude for killing 44 weasels, which the state terms, “obnoxious animals,” and also did owe him $88 in the “coin of the realm,” until a few days ago, when, through our County Commissioners, they paid over to him 88 cart wheels to reimburse him for his assistance to the state. Mr. Lyon has the record, so far as known. The bounty for each weasel killed is $2.00. Of course Mr. Lyon collected other bounty money, but his leading specialty seems to be weasels.

Hallstead – Toward the latter part of December the name of one of our popular young Democrats, and esteemed townsman, D. E. Hanrahan, was sent to the Senate by President Woodrow Wilson for confirmation by that body for the appointment, as Postmaster, at his town. A few days ago the confirmation was made and it is expected that within a few days Mr. Hanrahan will receive his commission and assume charge of the office about February 1st. ALSO Chas. White, while on his way to the Hallstead chair factory, was struck by a pusher engine while walking the railroad track. He received a deep gash in his head and was bruised about the hips.

Auburn Twp. – J. J. Donlin was circulating a petition Friday, praying the Honorable Court, to either remove the Auburn school board and appoint their successors, or enjoin them to do business and furnish schools for the pupils of the Township, as prescribed by the law. ALSO P. M. Harris and Mart Lake are going to have gas lights in their house and barn at Auburn Four Corners.

St. Joseph – As James Kelly, of St. Joseph, was taking his sister, Daisy, to the Hill school in Silver Lake, a big hog ran between the team he was driving and under the cutter. The horses were scared and backed up, turning the cutter completely over backwards, over the occupants. 
Except getting a good shaking up they were not injured, fortunately.

Liberty Twp. – Glenn Potter, of Binghamton, is calling on old friends and neighbors and will be in town once a week and give the Chiropractor treatment.

Choconut Valley – The local telephone company held their meeting last week. Officers elected are: E. J. Stanley, President; William McCahill, Secretary; James Hawley, Treasurer.

Lenoxville – Miss Clara L. McNamara, a graduate nurse of Dr. Burns Private Hospital, Scranton, PA, who recently took the State Board examinations for nurses, at Philadelphia, has successfully passed and is now a State Registered nurse. Miss McNamara, formerly from this place, is now located in Scranton and her many friends wish her success.

Herrick Twp. – David Gibson, son of W. E. Gibson, has been promoted to the position of traveling agent for the Southern Pacific Railroad.  He resides at Los Angeles.

Middletown Twp. – LeRoy Edwards, after many months of illness, passed from his earthly home to the Eternal, on Jan. 8th, 1915. Funeral at the home here, Jan. 10, with burial at Birchardville. A widow and four sons are bereaved, with other relatives and friends. A man who loved and cared for his family and faithful to friends, has thus been called and the earthly home broken.

News Brief: Whooping cough, scarlet fever, mumps and la-grippe, are keeping the M. D.’s busy in this vicinity.

Glenwood, Lenox Twp. – Claud Decker was driving a fine, three year old colt just recently purchased of Herbert McDonald.  Now girls, look out, it’s fine sleighing.  ALSO E. G. Palmer is mourning over the loss of a valuable horse.  It is a great loss to Mr. Palmer as it has been in the family for 30 years and a special favorite was old “Dobbin.”

Oakland – Adelbert Foster, of Hornell, employed as a brakeman on the Erie, was struck by an Erie train at Addison (NY) on Sunday morning and instantly killed.  Foster left his train to turn an angle cock on the locomotive and was struck by a fast freight train and instantly killed. He was 21 years of age and formerly resided in Oakland. About two years ago he was married to the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dutcher, of Oakland township, who survives him. His funeral was held at the home of his mother, with burial in North Jackson cemetery.

Thompson/Ararat – The Borden’s [Creamery], at Thompson this week, are securing their summer supply of ice, which is 15 inches thick and clear as crystal, from the Hathaway Pond in Ararat township. Some thirty men are employed.

Jackson – A. L. Daniels, eighty-one years old, a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home here, Sunday, Jan. 3, 1915. He served in Battery A, First Pennsylvania Light Artillery, and was under fire many times while serving in General Grant’s army. For many years he was employed by the Wilkes-Barre and Lehigh Coal Company, at Plymouth, but lived in Jackson for the last 25 years. ALSO Last Saturday afternoon, Miss Hazel Page lost, between Benson’s store and Ed. Leonard’s, a silver mesh bag containing some money. Finder will please leave at the Central Hotel.

Clifford – On Friday afternoon last, about 2 p.m., a house owned by E. G. Miller and occupied by Ira Snyder, situated near Clifford creamery, was discovered to be on fire. Nobody was at home and the fire had gained such headway before help arrived that it was impossible to save the house or anything it contained. Mr. Snyder had gone to Carbondale and had left his pocket book, containing a sum of money, also a gold watch. We understand that the house, as well as Mr. Snyder’s furniture, were insured. A barn and garage, containing a valuable automobile, were saved.

Great Bend – The Miesch Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of ribbons and throwing silk, are considering enlarging their plant to the extent of employing fifty more young men and women, between the age of 16 and 20. They are receiving applications for positions to ascertain if the desired number is available.

Susquehanna – Dr. Arthur J. Denman has rented the offices in the post office block, formerly occupied by Dr. Washburn, and will begin the practice of medicine about Jan. 10. For the past year and a half Dr. Denman has been connected with the German Hospital of Brooklyn, NY, and is a graduate of Bellevue Medical College of New York. His cousin is Mrs. J. M. Tinker.

Forest City – While coasting on the hill near the post office, last Thursday, James Lavin and James Palmer ran into Florence, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Robinson. She was ascending the hill when the boys came rushing down unable to guide their sled, on account of the slippery condition of the street. They ran into the little girl. She was taken to her home and Dr. W. E. Lloyd summoned, who found both legs broken just below the knees. She is resting as comfortably as can be expected. She will have the broken limbs placed in plaster casts. This should prove a warning to coasters.

Wayne County, PA – The Wayne County Woman’s Christian Temperance Union has given notice that the names of signers of applications for liquor licenses will be published in the newspapers. This is in line with action taken in Bradford and other counties.

Little Meadows – The death of John Butler occurred at his home here, Monday night, Dec. 28, 1914, after an illness of three months. He was 22 years of age and was a man greatly loved by all his friends. He is survived by his father and Mother, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Butler, six brothers, Joseph, William Timothy, Michael, Patrick and Martin, and one sister, Helen, all of whom reside at home. They mourn the loss of their beloved son and brother. The funeral was held Thursday morning from his late home and at St. Thomas’ church. It was the largest funeral ever held at Little Meadows.

Silver Lake – The death of John, one of the twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Shea, occurred Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 30, 1914. He is survived by his mother and father, twin brother, James, and two sisters, Lillian and Mary.

Elk Lake – Four local fishermen pulled in twelve fine pickerel at the Little Lake, last week.

Transue, Auburn Twp. – N. N. Brotzman, poor commissioner, was a business man at the Rush poorhouse the first of the week.

Forest Lake – Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Warner, Dec. 24, an 8 pound daughter, Arlene Elizabeth.

Herrick Centre – Henry Bigelow had his right foot amputated at the ankle at Emergency hospital, Carbondale. Last week, while cutter riding (sleigh), the member was frost bitten and a few days later gangrene developed to such an extent that it was necessary to remove the foot to save the man’s life.

Montrose – The Beach Manufacturing Co. has just shipped seven of its finest sawing machines to the Panama-Pacific exposition, where they will form part of the exhibit in block 42. The machines were consolidated with another westward bound shipment of machinery, filling a large 30,000 pound capacity car. Needless to say, the machines sent for exhibition were finished to a finer degree than is customary for the hard usage to which they are subjected, and they will make a good showing for Montrose’s chief machinery manufacturing industry.

Uniondale – What is known as the Herrick Elgin butter factory, about two miles north of here, has been purchased by A. M. Williams. It has not been in operation for several years. ALSO A sleighload of young people enjoyed a ride to Forest City Thursday night.

Crystal Lake – A race will be run on the ice at the lake on Friday between Deimas, owned by Charley McCann, of Carbondale and Town Directly, owned by Levi Patterson, of Carbondale. The winning horse carries away $100. ALSO John Thomas, formerly proprietor of the South Gibson hotel, has purchased the Crystal Lake house.  Possession April 1.

Forest City/Friendsville – Thomas P. McCormick, postmaster elect of Forest City, will make a worthy successor to F. F. Gelder, editor of the “News” who has served in this capacity and in a very satisfactory manner, for the past eight years. Mr. McCormick’s appointment gives entire satisfaction, not only to the local Democrats, but the general public as well. Mr. McCormick was born in Silver Lake township, Aug. 13, 1866. Completing his studies in the high school in his native township, he taught school there for six years and in 1891 removed to Forest City where he embarked in the mercantile business with J. T. Brady, under the firm name of Brady & McCormick. In less than one year Mr. Brady’s interests were purchased by Joseph McCormick and the brothers still conduct the business very successfully. Mr. McCormick has served as a member of the borough council and is now serving his 16th consecutive year as a member of the school board. In 1908 he was a delegate to the national Democratic convention at St. Louis. At this time 7,000 persons receive their mail through the Forest City postoffice in addition to two rural routes.

Lawsville – The revival meetings conducted by Rev. Honeyman are being very well attended with unusual interest shown. Many travel long distances to attend the meetings. A large number have accepted Christ. Friday Rev. Honeyman will give a lecture on New York slum and rescue work and Saturday will give “Showing to the Wind”—an anti-booze sermon.

Lynn, Springville Twp. – People that have sugar camps are getting in readiness for a good run of sap in the near future. Miner Avery has already made five gallons for a starter. ALSO Some different weather than the first of March last year when the snow was piled from ten to fifteen feet in depth all over the county.

Jackson – The members of the Odd Fellows Lodge wish to thank the Jackson Dramatic Society for their services in presenting the drama “A Noble Outcast” at the opening of their new hall last Friday evening. Also, Pierce’s orchestra, for their excellent music and the public, for their liberal patronage. The play, with new specialties, will be repeated in the near future.

Susquehanna – Chas. O’Malley, a student of [St.] Bonaventure College, Allegheny, NY, is called here by the serious illness of his mother, Mrs. M. J. O’Malley. ALSO Evangelist Crabill is drawing large crowds to the Tabernacle every night. He and his assistants are located at the Hotel Oakland.

Hop Bottom – Miss Mary L. Dawes and Joseph Rockwell were quietly married at the M. E. Parsonage, Wednesday, Feb. 17, by Rev. P. N. Taylor.

Bridgewater Twp. – A year ago this week, the first week in March, there was a fierce blizzard on, the L & M train being snowed in from Sunday night till Thursday morning. ALSO Guy Angle, who is employed with the Dr. .Kilmer [Medicine] Co., of Binghamton, in a letter home, says he has canvassed the territory of Louisiana and is now in Missouri with fine warm weather. Does not see how we can winter in the north, although is pleased that he is coming north.

Montrose – Charles R. Sayre, of Rosemont Inn, says there are twice as many applications from persons wishing to come to Montrose this summer, as in any previous year. He thinks the town will be crowded.

Glenwood – In spite of the thaw, Lambert Bennett succeeded in filling his ice house and has it nicely preserved with saw dust. And, in the meantime, he is busily cutting his summer wood.

Uniondale – Our Postmaster has a cat 16 years old that weighs 10½ pounds. He has been in Uncle Sam’s employ for thirteen years. Every day you will find him at his post of duty, sitting on the desk, watching the distribution of the mail; he varies the monotony of the occasion several times a day by sitting on the scales to be weighed. He thinks if President Wilson does not consign him to the scrap heap he is good for another term. ALSO Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Orce, of Uniondale, are making a special effort to give their town, now “dry,” good hotel accommodations. They are renovating the Basham property and will soon open the place to the public, with new furniture throughout, and will make the place an up-to-date establishment. An auto, purchased from postmaster McMahon, of Susque-hanna, will be used in conveying his patrons to nearby towns.

Hallstead – H. A Clark has returned from an extended business trip to the island of Cuba, where he went to look over the properties of the Cuban Fruit Company, by whom he is employed.

Clifford – Our sugar makers are making ready for the next warm spell. Andrew Miller has our tinsmith, L. E. Taylor, employed making a new sap pan for boiling sap and Emery Greene has laid in a large supply of pails for syrup, which he finds more profitable than making sugar. ALSO A petition was circulated here a few days ago for a State road from this place to Archbald through Scott township via the nearest route. Should we get this road it would make a more direct route to Scranton. However, should the State take no better care of this road than it has of the other roads in this vicinity, better leave it as it is.

Rush – On Thursday evening, March 18, the Philathea class of the Rush M. E. church will present two sketches. They are entitled “Married to a Suffragette” and “Not a Man in the House.” The evening promises to be a treat.

Springville – There died at Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5th, 1915, Romine P. Scott, in the 77th year of his age. Mr. Scott was a son of the late Ira Scott, for a long time merchant and postmaster here, where he was born and spent his early years. But the stirring days of ’61 called him to “follow the flag,” and he was among the first to heed the President’s call and enlist. The hardships and privations of army life wrecked his health and he was honorably discharged before his enlistment term expired. In 1866 he removed to Delaware and a few years later to Washington. The funeral on the 7th was in charge of the G. A. R., and he was buried at beautiful Arlington with full military honors. [Romine P. Scott was a member of Co. E, Ninth Cavalry, mustered into service Oct. 17, 1861 and was discharged on surgical certificate Oct. 20, 1862].

Auburn – The Auburn High school teachers and young people will give the entertainment, “The Time of His Life,” at West Auburn on Saturday evening, March 6. Just a glance at the names of those taking part will make everyone desire to hear it. Teachers—Principal L. M. Payne, Misses Susie Swackhamer, Dessie Carter and Bessie Shannon. Others assisting—Kenneth Corey, Byron Tewksbury, Harold Corey, Vernon Haines and Arleigh Reynolds. Adm. 25 and 15 cents. Come out and encourage these worthy young people.

Upsonville – Our mail carrier, Daniel R. Campbell, was in Montrose serving on a law suit last week. His brother, George, was acting as mail carrier, and down by Barringer’s crossing his team got frightened by an engine on the cut-off and broke his cutter all to pieces. The horse did not get hurt, nor did Mr. Campbell.

Jackson – The Jackson Library will open this week. The membership fee is 50 cents a year. Books can be exchanged Tuesdays and Saturdays and every evening.

Middletown – The Middletown Literary Society held its banquet at the Haire House, Lawton, Friday evening, Jan. 29. The genial host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Curley, served a delicious turkey super, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Dancing was indulged in until the small hours and all the members returned home voting the Literary banquet the most enjoyable affair of the season.

North Bridgewater – Many farmers are busy hauling lime and logs during the fine sleighing.

Lynn - Bruce Williams purchased a fine four-year-old colt of Davis Deubler, a few days ago, and is now having it broken by Clinton Button, the veteran horse trainer.

Susquehanna – Joseph P. McMahon, who has been named to succeed Geo. W. Shaeff as postmaster, is a prominent citizen and businessman of the “city of stairs.” Our first introduction to Mr. McMahon was in July of 1891, when he was associated with the late William Donahue in the conduct of the Canawacta House, on Front Street, of which Martin J. Ryan is the present landlord and proprietor. Subsequently he purchased the Carrington stables, on Drinker St., where he has since successfully conducted a livery. He possesses the requisite qualifications, which will render him an efficient and popular official of Uncle Sam. ALSO The average cost per week for each inmate of the Susquehanna-Oakland poor farm, including clothing, medical care, etc., is $5.13

Tunkhannock – There is now but one legalized bar along the Montrose branch, a distance of 28 miles, and that—the Dolan House at Dimock—will disappear April 1, the temperance people having bought it. If the same conditions prevail in Tunkhannock for another year, that have for the past, Montrose will have to do the irrigating for the whole line, or in other words, it will be a long, long way to Tipperary.

Brooklyn – E. B. Goodrich, son of Eli and Cynthia Tiffany Goodrich, was born March 18, 1835, on the farm where he has always lived and where his death occurred Feb. 9, 1915—thus he was nearly 80 years of age and for the past 60 years has been one of Brooklyn’s most substantial farmers. By hard work and an intelligent devotion to business he succeeded in acquiring a fine fortune, but never engendered those feelings of envy or jealousy that often came with success.  His integrity was never questioned. Upon the death of his father he purchased the old homestead and has always lived there. About 50 years ago he married Miss Delia A. Capron, of Harford, who survives him and together they have lived and labored. One son Bruce Goodrich, of Harford, and one daughter, Miss Alma Goodrich, at home, survive.

Forest City – George E. Maxey, of this place, and George W. Maxey, Esq., of Scranton, are opening a mine between Eynon and Archbald, in Lackawanna county. ALSO Cassius M. Harding, of Herrick Center, came to Forest City Tuesday. He walked the entire distance, both coming and going, a feat that few younger men would perform  “Cash” is an old lumberman and doesn’t mind a little thing like rough weather.

West Auburn – Emma Thornton was quite seriously injured while coasting on the James hill by striking her head against a telephone pole.  Boys and girls, it is a dangerous time to coast. At Auburn Four Corners they are having fine sleighing, the roads are just like a plank road. ALSO Action has been commenced against the school directors of this township by A. M. Maxwell, John F. Kernan, Lewis Lott, G. W. Grow, and others, to secure transportation for their children of school age to the centralized school in that township. They allege in their petition, which is signed by 57 voters of that district, that there is no schoolhouse in their school district, nor within one and one-half miles. The district schools have been closed and the directors have refused to sub-divide the district to accommodate them, they further allege. The directors are G. B. Filkins, Clark Davis, Andrew Mericle, Frank Carter and P. H. Benninger.

Ararat – Rev. G. G. Stanton met with quite a loss, recently, while on his way to Elkdale. At the foot of Arnold Hill his horse was taken sick and died.

Alford – Six carloads of army shoes, from factories at Lestershire [now Johnson City], passed through here Wednesday night, their destination being London, England.  Each car contained 7200 pairs, making a total of 42,000 pairs of shoes in the entire shipment.

Montrose – William M. Post observed his ninetieth birthday anniversary on Wednesday and in observance of the culmination of nine decades made a trip to Binghamton. We have grown so accustomed to “Uncle William’s” activities that there seems nothing unusual about a man of his years going about the country on business and pleasure trips, but it is unusual when one pauses to think of it. To all outward appearances he is as active as he was twenty years ago, and this is not stretching the truth for effect. Few men possess his mental and physical faculties even at seventy years.  [William was the son of David Post who, with his brother Isaac, and stepfather, Bartlett Hinds, were the first settlers of Montrose].

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. – School is closed this week on account of whooping cough, also the school at Forest Lake.

Dimock – The bell for the M. E. church has arrived and will soon be placed in position. ALSO The sale of household goods at the Dolan House was largely attended on Saturday last.

Thompson – At the Jefferson Junction, Sunday night, Pat Ferrio became suddenly infuriated at the car in which many of the track hands are quartered and before the fracas ended had attempted to murder the track foreman, Charles Ross and then killed himself. This man was first seen running up and down the tracks and later began shooting up the switch shanty at the Junction in which were several men, including Foreman Ross. One of the shots took effect in his arm but fortunately caused but a slight wound. In the excitement, and Mr. Ross not knowing the extent of his injuries, he fell to the ground and his assailant seemingly believing he had killed the foreman, turned the revolver upon himself. The dead man had relatives in the earthquake zone in Italy and it is believed the calamity had turned his brain.

New Milford – Three sleigh loads of men went from this place last Wednesday night to help organize a men’s Bible class at Harford. ALSO The following teachers, Prof. T. C. Hinckley, Misses Helen Beebe, Lucia VanCott, Ruth Austin, also director C. S Vail, attended the Teachers’ Association meeting at Susquehanna, Saturday.

Welch Hill, Clifford Twp. – Last Friday night a debate was held at Cambrian Grange. The subject for discussion was “Resolved that it is easier for a young man of no capital to start at present than it was when his father started.” E. A. Reynolds was chosen affirmative and W. E. Bennett negative. The judges were: Merryle Jones, Mr. Gent and Wellington Howell. The judges decided in favor of the affirmative.

Springville – George Halderman, Springville’s progressive lumber dealer, has an auto truck for conveying logs and lumber. ALSO Thomas Loomis has installed hot water and bath in his house. Messerole Bros. did the work.

Lackawanna R. R. – The Lackawanna railroad has found it necessary to erect ten new passenger stations between Hallstead and Clark’s Summit. Hallstead is to have a new station which will be modern in every respect.  It will be an elevated station with two entrances.

Alford – “No. 217,” the faithful, old locomotive, which hauled trains on the L. & M. from Alford to Montrose for fifteen years or more, is no more, being “junked” a few days ago. She was a strong machine and always handled her loads well on the hard grades, but her frame was light and frequently had to be sent away for repairs.

Bridgewater Twp. - Scores of Susquehanna Co. friends and admirers will be glad to learn that Chas. E. Bunnell, a former Bridgewater boy, and son of Lyman Bunnell, has been appointed as a federal judge in Alaska. [Charles Bunnell later founded the University of Alaska.]

Hop Bottom – E. L. Yaw, the hustling proprietor of the Foster House, is brightening up the interior of his hostelry by papering and painting, which makes it much more cheerful and inviting for his guests. Yaw spares no pains to give first-class service to the traveling public. ALSO Friday evening the High School boys will play basketball with the girls, after which there will be a box social for the benefit of the M. E. Sunday school.

Silver Lake – The death of James, the last of the twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Shea, occurred Jan. 12.  He was four months and twenty-four days old.  [His twin brother, John, died Dec. 30, 1914.]  He is survived by his mother and father and two sisters, Lillian and May.

Montrose – Mrs. Homer Johnson, historian of the D. A. R. Chapter, states that the chapter is soon to erect a suitable memorial under the “Grow elm” on Monument Square. A large boulder from the old [Galusha] Grow homestead, at Glenwood, has been presented by Mrs. Kellogg, a niece of the former speaker of the national House of Representatives, and will be brought to Montrose. The D. A. R. will provide a tablet making known this object of interest, which will be affixed to the boulder. ALSO Fayette Avery McKenzie, professor of Sociology at Ohio State University, has been elected president of Fiske University at Nashville, Tenn.  Dr. McKenzie, a graduate of Lehigh University, with a degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania, will assume his new position at the close of the present scholastic year. “Fay”, as we call him, will always belong to Montrose, and we congratulate him upon the honor which has just been conferred upon his manly shoulders.

New Milford – G. C. Howell, formerly of this place, is now employed in the job printing department of the Lestershire [Johnson City] Record office. The Record has one of the finest equipped plants to be found in the smaller towns. Jesse L. Lane, a former Montrose boy, son of ex-Sheriff S. F. Lane, is employed in the same office.

Forest Lake – Miss Mary Quinlivan has gone to Montrose to work as dining room girl at the Tarbell House.

Dimock – The Dolan House, conducted by J. F. Dolan, has been sold to the temperance people of Dimock township for $2650. The hotel is a commodious building, with a good barn and three acres of land, and had been conducted as a licensed hotel for many years, and was granted a license at this term of court. Mr. Dolan will retain possession until April 1, when it is said, Lee Estus, of Dimock, will take charge and conduct a temperance house. This marks the passing of a licensed hotel in Dimock township.

South Auburn – Through the efforts of Frank M. Baldwin, of South Auburn, six petitions are being circulated throughout the south-western corner of Susquehanna county and the northern end of this county asking that a Sproul State dirt road be constructed, starting from Laceyville, thence to Skinner’s Eddy, then over Doolittle Hill to South Auburn, Auburn Center, Auburn Corners, Elk Lake, South Montrose and Montrose.  Such a road, as mapped out, runs through some of the finest farm land in this section and if constructed will mean much to the farmers along the route.

Franklin Forks – The G. A. R of this place will give a birthday party in honor of J. J. Stockholm and John McLeod at Alliance hall on January 28. The comrades, their wives, friends and neighbors are all cordially invited. Bring well filled baskets. All come and do honor to the heroes of the past.

Silver Lake – Many here are enjoying the good sleighing. The jingle of the bells makes Christmas music.

Clifford – Glenn Bennett and wife leave on Thursday of this week for New York, where the Professor has a lucrative position in an old established private school for boys.

Bridgewater Twp. – Chandler Stephens, aged 85 years, died at his home near Williams’ Pond, Dec. 27, 1914.  The deceased was a member of Co. D, 50th Regt., Pennsylvania Volunteers, during the Civil War. The survivors are two daughters, Miss Jennie, who resided with him, and Mrs. M. F. Bissell, of Binghamton, also three grandchildren, Mrs. Roy W. Devine and Miss Christine Bissell, of Binghamton, and Floyd Bissell, of Rochester.  Funeral was held at the home Wednesday afternoon with burial in Williams’ Pond cemetery. A delegation from Capt. H. F. Beardsley Camp, Sons of Veterans, attended the funeral and acted as bearers. Those attending were: C. L. VanScoten, B. W. Rifenbury, Arthur Freeman, G. D. Ayres, W. W. Nash, H. M. Melhuish and Daniel Searle.

Factoryville, Wyoming Co. – Charles Cox, formerly of Montrose, but now Mayor of Factoryville, is one of the regular commuters on the Lackawanna or Northern Electric.  Charlie, who is employed on the Scrantonian [newspaper], comes down every day to the Scrantonian but returns home at night.  He prefers Factoryville to Scranton as a dwelling place because it reminds him of Montrose when the blizzards roar in winter time.

Montrose – Ice, a foot in thickness, is being harvested on Lake Montrose. It is exceptionally clear in quality and free from slush formation.  ALSO Miss Murial Dunlap, while coasting on Nash’s hill at the end of South Main street, last Saturday evening, was quite seriously injured, receiving a badly cut knee and several other bruises. The party—Miss Hazel and Dorothy Ayres, Mary Chase, Mary DeWees, Marion Corfield, and Messers Robert Wood and Frank Felker, were coasting on Foundry hill with Miss Dunlap steering, then later went on Nash’s hill. It was the first ride down when the accident happened.  Miss Dunlap says the front sleds struck a rut in the road and she lost control and, in striking the bank, she and Mr. Felker were violently hurled headlong. The other members of the party escaped uninjured.  Dr. Preston is in attendance.

Hallstead – Warren F. Simrell, who retires as postmaster as soon as the Senate confirms the nomination of Daniel E. Hanrahan to the position, has been post-master for twelve years. Needless to say to those who know the faithful official, he has given patrons of the office an exceptionally able and business-like administration.

Auburn Corners – I. S. Cogswell has been appointed a mail carrier on the rural free delivery route from Forest City. Mr. Cogswell, through the medium of handbills, advertises a public sale on his farm, one mile southeast of Auburn Corners, on Thursday, Jan 7th, commencing at 10 o’clock a.m. High-grade cows, horses, turkeys, chickens and many farming implements will be disposed of at this big sale.

Uniondale – The fishermen are having much sport catching pickerel on Lewis Lake. Since the lake froze over, 140 pounds have been taken.

Heart Lake – The creamery ice house here is now being filled and the lake is being cleared of snow preparatory to filling the large company ice house at that place.

South Gibson – C. W. Lewis’s new hotel building is nearly completed and he expects to occupy it January 1.  The building is a fine one, furnished with all the latest, modern improvements.

Great Bend – Mrs. Charles Emerson, on her way to Scranton last Wednesday, to spend the holidays with her son, had a narrow escape from death at the Erie crossing.  Her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Von Bergen, were taking her in a sleigh to Hallstead, to the D.L.&W. station, when the gates closed down on them at the Erie crossing here and a freight train coming from the east struck the horse and killed it. The occupants of the sleigh jumped clear of the train, but were shaken up and badly frightened.

A Tribute to the Cow- Of all the animal creation the best friend to man is the homely cow.  As a food producer she is our mainstay and dependence.  From the new born babe to the aged invalid we are all more or less dependent on her for our very existence. Her produce commands the highest price in all the best markets of the world. Without her we would be deprived of many of the luxuries of life and not a few of its bare necessities. Without her the infant would cry in vain for sustenance while the nations of the earth, deprived of her life sustaining products, would become impoverished and disappear. In prosperity and in adversity the cow is ever man’s best friend. She can be depended upon to do her share in lifting the mortgage from the old homestead.  She piles the tables of the rich with rare and costly viands. She paves the way for many a poor farm boy to enter the high school and the agricultural college. She tides the farmer over the hard times and helps boost him into prosperity.  When he has fallen into a rut and “a friend in need is a friend indeed” she can be relied upon to come to the rescue and with her produce set him on his feet again. Indeed, it may be truly said that of all the animals that contribute to the support of mankind none rewards us to promptly and so liberally for kindness and food and care as the homely cow.

Told The Truth for Once – An Illinois editor who became tired of wielding the whitewash in the matter of obituaries decided to reform and tell the truth just once. He commented as follows upon the death of a well-known citizen: Died—Aged fifty-six years, six months and thirteen days. Deceased was a mild-mannered pirate with a mouth for whiskey and an eye for booty.  He came here in the night with another man’s wife and joined the church at first chance.  He owes us several dollars for the paper, a large meat bill, and you could hear him pray six blocks. He died singing: “Jesus Paid it All” and we think he is right; he never paid anything himself. He was buried in an asbestos casket, and his many friends threw palm leaf fans in his grave, as he may need them. His tombstone will be a favorite resting place for hoot owls.

News Briefs:  The mercury was reported to register 22 below zero at Rush on Saturday morning and 15 to 18 below in Binghamton. In Montrose the thermometers only pulled down a record of 6 to 8 below. While not liking the old town to fall behind, in these instances there is not much cause for lament. ALSO The scarcity of water is a real menace to farmers all through the county. Many of the creeks and springs are dry and stock in many cases has to be driven long distances to be “watered.”  The slight thaw of Tuesday, however, afforded considerable relief. A remarkable fact is that the ground is not frozen, although we have had lots of zero weather and have fourteen inches of ice on the lakes.