Brooklyn - The Girl Scout camp will open on June 22. Numerous improvements have been made on the grounds and several new buildings are in the process of construction.

New Milford - Jack Hallock has opened his service and gas station at the intersection of the Heart Lake road. A restaurant is run in connection with the service station.

South Gibson - Merchant F. F. McNamara is just completing one of the finest modern homes to be found in the county. Mr. McNamara, who also deals in lumber, has for some years been selecting some of the finest maple, oak and apple lumber, which is used in the interior woodwork. Deep, extensive porches, a sun parlor, breakfast alcove, basement laundry with chutes leading into it, a dumb waiter, open stairway, and the most modern plumbing and lighting fixtures obtainable, are some of the conveniences adapted to this beautiful home.

Alford - A Chandler sedan skidded on the Lackawanna Trail, near Alford, Friday afternoon. The front wheels were cleaned to the hubs and the fenders on the left side sheared off, while the top, on which it landed, was wrenched off to the tonneau. It lay upside down when Constable Chas. Culver, of New Milford, investigated the wreck. In the car were five kegs of alleged beer, the rear seat and one of the front seats having been removed to accommodate the cargo. And the driver? He told those attracted to the scene that he would go get a garagemen. A passing motorist offered to take him along. He went—and never came back. The booze was brought to the court house for close confinement by one of Jack Hallock’s trucks.

Forest City - Our want column is growing steadily because it fills a want in itself. It is a satisfactory manner of telling the public what you want it to know, and only one cent a word for results. ALSO A baby clinic will be held in the borough building the first Thursday in July. The State nurse and a physician will be in attendance. Mothers with ailing children are urged to attend.

Montrose - The dedication of Dessauer Hall in the Masonic Temple, Church St., was one of the most enjoyable social events of recent years. For some months the second floor of the Masonic Temple has been undergoing a reconstruction. A large lodge room has been provided on this floor, suitable as well for dancing, and a ladies’ lounging room, billiard parlor, butler’s pantry and kitchen have also been added. While the lodge room was primarily provided as quarters for the Order of the Eastern Star chapter, it will also be used by other orders. The designation of the large lodge room on this floor, as Dessauer Hall, is also a happy appellation. It links the name of two of its most active and earnest Masonic members with the life of the organization for generations to come. M. S. Dessauer and his son, S. M. Dessauer, have been untiring in working for the welfare of the blue lodge and chapter.

Bridgewater Twp. - Dr. Hunter Scarlett, of Philadelphia, has purchased one of the small buildings on the former Bert Sprout farm, and will convert it into a summer cottage. This farm was acquired last year by the Montrose County Club, a portion of which is being converted into a golf course.

Pike County - W. A. Welliver, while in this place a short time ago, visiting Camp Montrose, said that while walking in the neighborhood his eye caught the word, “Montrose” on a plow, standing near a farmer’s barn. He was immediately interested and on examination discovered it was a product of the Montrose Agricultural Works. This plow had been in use for upwards of 40 years, having been made by the Sayre Brothers, who ran a foundry here in the 70’s and early 80’s. It shows the kind of machinery they put out to stand the test of time as this one has done.

Jackson - A concert and ice cram social will be held at the I. O. O. F. Hall, July 2nd. An 8-piece orchestra from Montrose will provide the music. All the latest pieces will be played, besides classical music. Several solos and duets will be rendered. A good time is promised to everyone. An admission of 25 cents will be charged at the door. Ice cream will be served for 10 cents a dish.

Springville - Miss Elizabeth Button returned from Bloomsburg normal for the summer.

Pleasant Valley, Auburn Twp. - Mrs. Effie Pierson’s brooder house burned, Sunday morning, with about 100 chickens. The brooder was heated by an oil lamp and it is supposed the lamp exploded.

Susquehanna - John J. McGinty and Miss Margaret Burns, prominent Susquehanna people, were married in St. Teresa’s church, Buffalo, on June 23, 1925. Following a visit in Washington, Atlantic City and New York, they will sail on a European tour. Mr. McGinty is owner of the Oakland block in Susquehanna and is one of the town’s leading citizens. His bride, for several years, has been a clerk in Frank Curran’s grocery store.

Lynn, Springville Twp. - F. M. Crisman will have a gas filling station in operation this week.

Humane/Human Society - The Humane Society was recently called upon to act in a new capacity. Two postal cards were received at the local postoffice, one addressed to a man named Wagner, and the other to a man named Turano, both in care of the “Human” Society. They were delivered to the Humane Society. On investigation, it was discovered that these two persons were reposing in the county jail, under indictment, on the charge of murder. So the postal cards were passed over to Sheriff McLaughlin for his involuntary guests.

News Brief: An exchange says the black umbrellas are like waves upon an airy sea, they are so sorry and so grim. It always seems that folks should carry brighter hued umbrellas in the rain, to smile into the sullen skies and make it glad again. Umbrellas, red and green and blue! The avenue would bloom like any garden through the mist and there would be no gloom. And faces would seem brighter far beneath a cheery glow and the sidewalks would reflect the light in little rainbow gleams. The black umbrellas are like fear that worry and distress.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Gazette, and Susquehanna County Republican, June 24, 1825.

MARRIED. On Saturday, the 18th installment. by Rev. C. R. Marsh, Mr. Sabin Hatch, of Great Bend, to Miss Nancy Burrows, of Bridgewater.

DIED. At his residence on Staten Island, on Saturday last, after a long and painful illness, Daniel D. Tompkins, Esq. in the 51st year of his age, late Vice President of the United States.

For the information of the citizens of Montrose, and its immediate vicinity, who seem not to duly appreciate the inestimable privileges secured by the achievements if those who “nobly fought and bled,” we will just mention that the 4th of July will come on next Monday, a week—and that the day will be celebrated in a becoming manner in Brooklyn, where an oration will be delivered, and a dinner provided.

Montrose - Memorial Day was observed in an appropriate manner. The procession to the cemetery was made up of good sized representations of the American Legion Post, Daughters of Veterans, Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of Veterans and the United Fire Co., with fifty men. Only a few veterans of the War of the Rebellion were in the procession—seven of the boys who wore the blue riding to the cemetery in autos. The were: F.I. Lott, T.F. Mack, J.I. Chapman, J.H. Corwin, Fletcher G. Warner, George Simpson and W.A. Taylor. They comprise practically all of the remaining Civil War veterans in this vicinity. The ceremonies took place at the graves of the four Lyons brothers, for whom Four Brothers Post, G.A.R., was named. The veterans of the rebellion were delighted with the respect shown on the day by the people of the community, the quiet, thoughtful observance of this day of sacred memories.

Dimock - The friends of Mrs. Sarah Colvin, who was for over 30 years the cook at Mrs. A.T. Cope’s, will be sorry to hear that she suddenly passed away one day last week.

Brookdale - A band of gypsies camped here near the Rhiney Creek bridge.

Auburn 4 Corners - While Merton Bunnell was driving his pony, the bolt in the single tree came out when he was coming down the hill from Fred Kiefer’s. This frightened the pony, causing it to run as far as the creamery, where he was headed off by Homer Linaberry. Merton was thrown out on a heap of stones and came out very fortunately with only a few bruises. The harness and wagon were badly damaged.

Uniondale - We have had two historic battles of Bull Run. A third is added to the annals now that Morgan Daniels was attacked by a ferocious bull. Morgan lit for safety with the angry bovine in pursuit. He was armed with a club but fearing that the weapon might prove ineffectual should a combat ensue, Morgan bade a hasty exit with the bovine a close second. His seventy years were forgotten in his haste from being the victim of a corner’s jury.

Birchardville - Memorial Day was fittingly observed here. After a bountiful dinner the people were called together at the church where the children, carrying flags, flowers and wreaths, formed in line and marched to the cemetery. All paused at the grave of Stanley Warner, the last soldier to be buried, where prayer was offered by Rev. F.H. Johnson. Then the children passed to each soldier’s grave and placed a wreath, flag and flowers. ALSO On Sunday we had the pleasure of listening to a very pleasant talk from Miss Josephine Brown, missionary teacher to the Crow Indians in the state of Montana. She was accompanied by Thomas Brown and Terrence Sheen, of South Montrose.

Bridgewater Twp. - Mortimer A. Wood, aged 88 years, died from pneumonia at his home, June 2, 1925. Deceased was a son of John and Nellie (Matthews) Wood, both of whom were natives of Connecticut and moved to this county to make their home when the county was first opened for settlement. He died on the farm where he was born, on May 19, 1837. He is survived by his wife [Carrie Whitman], one daughter, Mrs. George Allen, of East Bridgewater, and three sons, Earl, of Montrose; Virgil and Claude, of East Bridgewater.

Hallstead - C.A. Stone, merchant, is reported to be the head of a private syndicate which plans to establish a ferry to handle automobile traffic between Hallstead and Great Bend. Mr. Stone and two associates have secured land on each side of the Susquehanna river from the owners, A.W. DuBois and F.W.C. Carl, and it is planned to establish a service alongside of the present closed river bridge. The boats will be of sufficient size to handle six or eight cars each and it is expected a 20 minute service can be given.

Susquehanna - The Grand Army veterans, assisted by those of the World War and ladies of Moody Relief Corps, conducted Memorial Day exercises in the Evergreen cemetery on Memorial Day. The soldiers’ graves in all the local cemeteries were decorated by details of members of the orders. In Evergreen cemetery the ritualistic exercises were carried out at the grave of Job Malpass, Civil War veteran, who died at his home in Syracuse, the funeral service being conducted here, his old home town. The cemetery at Lanesboro, as well as Evergreen and Grant Street and St. John’s Catholic cemeteries, of this place, are kept in fine shape and were beautiful with the profusion of flowers and flags over the mounds where rest the earthly remains of so many who once were active in the life of the community.

Harford - Mrs. Wm. Lewis entertained some friends at a Mah Jong party.

Lawton - John McCarthy Jr. is laid up with a sore foot, caused by a shoe rubbing it.

Oakland - The course of the Oakland-Hickory Grove highway, now under construction, is being changed near Shields Hill. The road is being straightened and cuts across the old swamp, thus eliminating a bad curve. The grade east of Hickory Grove is being cut down considerably.

Hop Bottom - Pardon Lindsey, a Civil War veteran who has been ill, is again able to make his daily walk to town.

Forest City - The annual county convention of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union will be held in the M. E. church on Friday. The county president, Mrs. E.W. Lott, of Springville, will preside. The other county officers are vice-president, Mrs. Charles Kittle, of Montrose; secretary, Mrs. Corvia A. Christian, of Skinners Eddy; recording secretary, Miss Lougerdia Eggleston, Great Bend; and treasurer, Mrs. Fred Brown, of Hallstead.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Gazette, June 3, 1825 and Susquehanna County Republican, June 3, 1825

Interesting to Tavern Keepers and Clothiers: The subscribers offer for sale a valuable stand, consisting of a large and convenient Tavern House, Wagon House and Stable, Fulling Mill, and Clothiers Shop and Tools, with two Carding Machines and a Picking Machine. Said stand is situated in the Township of Harford, Susquehanna county, at the intersection of the Philadelphia and Great Bend Turnpike, with several other important roads; is in the centre of said Township, near the Meeting House, School House, Mills, &c., has an excellent water privilege and is undoubtedly one of the best stands in the county and will be sold very low for one half cash and security for the balance, in one, two and three years. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber on the premises. JOSEPH SWEET, Harford, May 20, 1825. N. B. All persons indebted on Book or Note, are requested to call and make immediate payment, and save cost.

NOTICE. Those persons who have Hogs at the distillery of Herrick & Fordham are requested to take them away immediately, as the distillery will stop the first day of June next.

REGIMENTAL PARADE. The Volunteer Regiment of Susquehanna county, will meet for parade and inspection, on Tuesday the 28th day of June next, at nine o’clock in the forenoon, at the house of Henry Burritt in New Milford. Punctual attendance will be required. By order of the Colonel. LEE RICHARDSON, Adj.

New Milford Township - Page’s Pond is fast becoming one of the leading summer resorts of this vicinity. Over 50 cottages have been built there the past two years and it is predicted that this number will be doubled this summer. The pond is nearly a mile in length and is noted as a fishing place.

Lathrop Township - Ray H. Saxton has sold his poultry farm to Charles Golomboski, of Scranton. This poultry farm is one of the largest in this section, and has been operated very successfully by Mr. Saxton for a number of years. The new owner proposes to continue the business.

Hop Bottom - The new Trail Inn has installed a new electric piano. We are glad to see this place so improved—new paint and a lot of other improvements have been put on the place. It is also a good place to eat.

Clifford - Clifford is forging rapidly ahead, being recognized as one of the very progressive towns of the county. Since the construction of the fine concrete road recently laid to the county line, business has quickened perceptibly, and to better care for the needs of the community Hasbrouck Bros. has erected a very fine new garage in which to house the Dodge Bros. Agency for cars and trucks, and a modernly equipped repair shop.

Fairdale - Four men who claimed their residence as Athens, Bradford county, were arrested by Chief of Police Tingley, Constables W. A. Welliver and W. G. Benedict, at Fairdale, last Wednesday. The local police were telephoned from a local home, charging that the men were intoxicated and making themselves a nuisance. When the officers got there at 11 o’clock they found the men in a more or less intoxicated condition. While rounding them up, one of the number, Percy Harding, attempted to grasp Chief Tingley’s revolver from his holster and ran. He succeeded in making his escape in the darkness. Leo Hunsinger was charged with driving while intoxicated and the others are in the county jail. The men claimed that they bought a gallon of cider in Waverly, N. Y., and started out for Montrose, at 4:30 in the afternoon, to see the country. Asked to explain an empty jug, they averred they were just bringing it along, but it was empty when placed in the car. Other bottles of alleged liquor, declared to be a combination of alcohol and water found in the car, they blamed on the driver, the one who escaped with Chief Tingley’s revolver. The culprits were brought to Dr. F. S. Birchard’s office, who examined them to ascertain if they were intoxicated. He did not make pubic his report but will doubtless be called upon to testify at their trial.

Lynn - Mrs. R. B. Williams announces the opening of an eating place at her home. This is not only an accommodation to the traveling public, but will be appreciated by those desiring to form auto parties and have dinner in this beautiful rural section.

Franklin Twp. - Michael V. Kane and Martin T. Kane have traded their farm in this township for two residence properties in Binghamton, and will remove to Binghamton this week. Theodore Beagle, of Binghamton, who becomes owner of the Kane farm, intends to operate it. The Kane brothers are fine, ambitious young men and many friends will regret to see them leaving the county.

Brooklyn - R. M. Sampson, Assistant County Superintendent, was giving the High School entrance examinations here on Thursday and Friday. A number of pupils from Lathrop township and from Alford were here to be examined.

Dundaff - Henry Oscar Wilbur, chocolate manufacturer, died Saturday at his home in Philadelphia. He was born at Dundaff ninety years ago. His father was the village coach and wagon builder. He danced with his wife at his ninetieth birthday party on December 29th. [Henry O. Wilbur was the son of William and Arminda Wilbur, of Dundaff. He placed a bell in the spire of the Dundaff Methodist-Episcopal Church in honor of the long membership of his parents. Wilbur Chocolate was founded in Philadelphia by Henry Oscar Wilbur and Samuel Croft. It was sold to Cargill in 1992 and Cargill closed the Lititz Wilbur Chocolate Factory in 2016. Wikipedia]

Herrick Township - Walter S. Lyon, one of the township’s well known residents, was seriously injured while blasting rock. He had placed a charge but the fuse did not ignite. When he went to investigate, having waited for several minutes, an explosion followed as he was seated on the rock. He was blown several feet and received lacerations about the face and arms and one finger was blown off. It is feared that he was hurt internally. He is suffering from much pain.

Forest City - A baseball league of four teams has been formed at Clinton Colliery, composed of teams from the Grassy, Dunmore, Outside and Riverside. These teams are composed of the best players at the colliery and your patronage of the games will go a far way towards putting Forest City on the baseball map.

Burnwood - Lynn Cottrell’s order for a Ford tin dirigible is held up due to a tin strike. Save your cans.

News Brief: Under the new state law, highway patrolmen, constables and other officers, whose business it is to control motor traffic, must hereafter wear uniforms. Men in civilian clothes have no right to hold up automobiles. This law protects, in a considerable degree, the motoring public from possible holdups by highway men who frequently pose as traffic officers.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette & Susquehanna County Herald, May 13, 1825.

DIED - In this township [Bridgewater], on Wednesday morning last, SAMUEL BACKUS, aged about 45 years.

NORTHERN BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA. NOTICE is hereby given that the banks for receiving subscriptions to the stock of the Northern Bank of Pennsylvania, will be opened on Monday, the 13th day of June, next, at nine o’clock, in the forenoon, at the house of John Buckingham, in Montrose, for the county of Susquehanna, and will continue open, if necessary, for the space of six successive days, six hours in each day, at which times and place, any person, a citizen of this State, or of the United States, on paying to the attending commissioner, the sum of twelve dollars per share, may subscribe to the stock of said Bank, as by the act of assembly is directed and provided. ISAAC POST, WM. JESSUP, Commissioners. May 7, 1825.

Hallstead - The Susquehanna county commissioners have petitioned the Dauphin county court to appoint viewers to examine the Great Bend/Hallstead bridge over the east branch of the Susquehanna river, and report on the necessity of rebuilding this structure. The bridge was weakened in the ice floods last winter and only constant care on the part of guards, in directing heavy traffic, makes it possible to use it. It is expected the viewers will examine the bridge within a couple of weeks. It is hoped the state will consent to rebuild it, as the cost of rebuilding, estimated at $350,000, will fall heavily on the county taxpayers.

Dimock - James Farley, of Auburn, was here last week, getting things in readiness to open his large stone quarry which has been idle all winter. ALSO George Sheffler, of Lynn, is the new manager on the large Norris farm, near Cope’s pond.

Montrose - Cards received from W. C. Cox announce that he is still in Havana, Cuba, and anxiously awaiting the arrival of each Democratto give him the home news. He says: “I can tell you this town is far ahead of Miami in climate and everything. All high life and style. Second Paris of the world—I am crazy about it. So much to see and do all the time. All autos are kept well polished The women and girls are so pretty. Don’t forget to send the newspaper every week. Put on double wrapper. ALSO The “Red Cottage” on the Montrose Bible Conference grounds, near the golf links, has been torn down and some of the timbers and lumber will be used in building a dormitory on the grounds and also a tool house. The hand hewn timbers and pine flooring, some of the boards being 16 to 20 inches wide, bespeak the age of the structure, which was probably over 75 years old. A copy of the Wilkes-Barre Advocate of Jan. 29, 1845, was found within the walls, showing the probable time when the house was erected.

Susquehanna - Atty. John Ferguson had a harrowing experience returning from Montrose by the way of the Great Bend road. The road was blocked at a narrow place by a steam roller and other machinery being used by the Lane Construction Co. in rebuilding the highway. Atty. Ferguson went out in a field to make a detour and his harrowing experience began. He plowed and harrowed the field, his car sinking into mud to the fenders. Finally, with the assistance of 20 men and two trucks, he was hauled to dry land, and continued his journey homeward. Had Atty. Ferguson been a “swearin’” man, the fog around the sticking place would have been thicker’n smoke, you can bet.

Forest City - Mrs. Bessie L. Jones, Forest City’s contestant in the Scranton Republican’s sale campaign, won the thirteenth grand award. The award was a $425 Ford touring car. She is receiving the congratulations of her friends and supporters.

Auburn Four Corners - Frank McGee, who has been in ill health for the last five years, passed away at his home, April 15th. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. James McAvoy, and one son, Joseph, both of this place. Funeral at St. Bonaventure’s Church.

Uniondale - Ira Churchill has a force of men at work repairing the road from Churchill’s corners to the county line. Council could not see its way clear to work the road and accepted Mr. Churchill’s offer to make the road passable, providing teams and men were furnished. The council accepted the offer and as a result the road is worked, the first time in many years.

Harford - A mistake occurred in the Harford items last week in regard to the class party at Shirley Holbrook’s. It was postponed.

Herrick Center - Prof. and Mrs. C. J. Savage entertained the three lady teachers of the school for dinner. The guests, Miss Pauline Flynn, Miss Roby Felter and Miss Myra Campbell, were entertained after dinner with a Radio program. ALSO The class of 1925 consists of four girls, Margaret Adeline Crandall, Isabelle Irene Owens, Mary Rebeca Manco and Gladys Isabelle Fletcher.

Clifford - Perry Yarns, 78 years of age, died at his home Thursday evening. He was a native and lifelong resident of that community He is survived by his wife and one son, William Yarns, and several grand-children.

Little Meadows - Patrick McNamara died April 15, 1925, at the home of his son Patrick, in Binghamton. He is survived by there sons, Michael and John of Little Meadows, Patrick, a daughter, Mrs. Leo Foran, of Vestal; a brother John, of Miners Mills, Pa., and a sister, Mrs. Frank Shelton, of Owego.

Heart Lake - Thieves visited Gratton Bennett’s hen house Friday night and took about thirty-five fowls.

Fowler Hill, Auburn Twp. - The Wootton brothers came from their home in Connecticut to visit relatives over Easter.They returned home on Sunday. Kenneth remained here intending to work the coming season for C. B. Culver.

News Brief: Sixty-eight years ago, Monday, there was a fall of four feet of snow in this section. At Saranac Lake, NY, Sunday, a foot of snow was reported. Government observers predict a cold summer, based on weather records. They go so far as to predict an even colder summer next year, believing that it will be “summer less,” as was in1816.

“200 Years Ago” from the Susquehanna County Republican, April 22, 1825.

A SETTLEMENT WANTED: Persons indebted to the subscriber for WHISKEY purchased before the first of January last, for which they engaged to pay grain, are hereby notified that if it is not delivered by the first of May next, it will not be received—cash will be required. H. CLARK, Montrose.

NOTICE: All persons indebted to the estate of ISAAC BLAKE late of Harford township, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment, and all persons having demands against said Estate, are requested to present them duly attested for settlement to CHARLES CHANDLER, 2nd, Administrator, Gibson.

ATTENTION! The Bridgewater Yeomanry Guards will meet the first Monday of May next, precisely at 9 o’clock, in the forenoon, at the house of J. Buckingham, in Montrose, completely armed and equipped as required by law. A. C. LUCE, Capt.

SURVEYING: The subscriber having furnished himself with a first rate Compass, and other instruments for Surveying, gives notice that he will in future devote his time to this business. Aware of the consequent injury of bad work, he will make it his primary object to avoid it. His charges will be reasonable, and his work warranted accurate. Where work is confided to him alone, he pledges himself that it shall be done with promptness and fidelity. JOSEPH W. GARNSEY, Deputy Surveyor General, Montrose.

Hallstead - Two large ferry boats are being built to care for the traffic between Binghamton and Scranton while the river bridge at this point is closed. These boats will have a capacity of six cars each and will give a five minute service, being capable of transporting 200 cars an hour across the stream.

Montrose - The Bridgewater Baptist Association has been celebrating its 100th anniversary in the Baptist church here this week. The church was organized in 1825 and the exercises which started Tuesday afternoon have been commemorative in a large measure of those early days. ALSO The Walter L. Main Circus will be in Montrose on July 10. A special train of double length railroad cars will bring the big show here. There are upwards of 500 men and women and 200 horses with the show; almost ten acres of tents; a herd of elephants and a caravan of camels will appear. The champion riders, acrobats, aerialists, gymnasts and equilibrists of Continental Europe and America will be seen. An immense street parade will be seen on the downtown streets at noon on show day.

Uniondale - A meeting of the K. K. K. was held here on Saturday evening in a field near the home of W. T. Curtis. The burning of a cross, a speech and music by the Ararat band were features of the meeting. A large crowd was in attendance. ALSO Theron B. Dimmick killed a rattlesnake at his home here, which measured nearly three feet in length. The snake was crawling into the house when discovered by Mr. Dimmick. A son of John Burdick, on the following day, also killed a rattler. These reptiles are infrequently found in that locality.

Gibson - The M. E. church of this place will give you a busy and pleasant Fourth if you will honor them with your presence. Be sure and be there at 11 o’clock to see the fantastic parade, a Ford auto race, egg race, girls’ 50-yard dash and other races, plus a sumptuous dinner will be served in the Grange Hall.

Ararat Twp. - There will be an ice cream festival for the benefit of the Walker school of South Ararat, on Friday evening, June 26th. The festival will be held at the Entrot Hall, Ararat Summit. Everybody invited. Contributions of cake will be very acceptable. ALSO The South Ararat school has recently purchased an organ.

Forest City - John C. Brown died at his home on South Main street, due primarily to the infirmities old age. He was born in Strabane, Northern Ireland, in 1843, came to this country in 1867 and to this place in 1887, where he embarked in the furniture business. He was one of the charter members of the Methodist church; politically a Republican, had been accessor, school director and poor director. He was one of the organizers and a director of the Farmers and Miners National bank. Mr. Brown was exemplary in his mode of living. He was unassuming, kindly and generous in his impulses. He was married to Sarah J. Gilchrist and four children were born to them.

South Auburn - Over fifty persons gathered at the home of Rex Mowry to surprise him on his birthday, and to show their appreciation of this helpful neighbor. Many kinds of cakes and ice cream and lemonade were served and the evening was spent in games and singing.

Birchardville - An old soldier and much respected citizen, Michael Hill, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Hoag, of Binghamton, where he had resided much of the time since the death of his wife. The funeral was held from the church here and burial was in the Bolles cemetery, above Rush. [Michael G. Hill was a member of Co. H, 141st Regiment, PA Volunteers, and served at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness campaign, and it was noted that almost every battlefield from Fredericksburg to Appomattox was stained by the blood of some of its members. Michael mustered out at the end of the war with his regiment.]

Dimock - The Misses Marian Noble, Ada Smith, Mildred and Ruth Titman, went to Mansfield, where they will enter the State Normal for the summer courses. Miss Geraldine Rhodes and Miss Vinny Rhodes will attend the summer course at State College.

Hop Bottom - We are again proud of the athletic prowess of the high school boys. All our contestants who competed in the inter-county races returned with laurels They were: James Bisbee, Donald Oakley, Elmer Smith and Howard Roberts.

Franklin Hill - Mr. and Mrs. John Webster and children spent a few days recently with Mrs. Webster’s parents in Pike County.

News Brief: The last government land office in Kansas was recently discontinued, and the records taken to Washington. This was one of the early homestead claims offices in the state, which started with the passage the Homestead Law, fathered by Galusha A. Grow, of Susquehanna County. Grow’s bill was signed May 20, 1862, by President Lincoln, and one million acres of government land was thrown open to free settlers. It will be recalled that Daniel Freeman, the first settler, came from Beatrice, Neb., in 1903, to attend the “Welcome Home” given Grow after retirement from Congress following fifty years of public service.

“200 Years Ago,” from the Susquehanna County Republican, June 17, 1825, and Montrose Gazette, June 17, 1825.

MARRIED - In Brooklyn, on Tuesday, the 7th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Rundall, Mr. Beach Earl, of Tunkhannock, Luzerne Co., to Miss Alpha Tewksbury, of the former place.

MARRIED - In Bridgewater, on Thursday the 9th inst., by Elder D. Dimock, Mr. Hiram Howe, of Brooklyn, to the amiable Miss Sylvia Cheever, of the former place.

FOR SALE - A VALUABLE FARM, Situated in the east part [of] Harford; containing ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN ACRES OF LAND, about sixty of which is under improvement, and well fenced, with a CONVENIENT HOUSE, a very LARGE BARN, and a fine, thrifty young orchard, sufficiently fruitful to make 10 barrels of cider, annually. Said farm is well proportioned for mowing, pasturing, ploughing, and wood land, is well watered, lies on a good road, in a good neighborhood, and is well accommodated with mills and Mechanics of most kinds. A long pay day will be given, if desired. For further particulars, apply to A. GREENWOOD, near the premises. Harford, June 1, 1825.

Susquehanna - It is estimated that over 4,000 people witnessed the exciting field meet of the susquehanna County Inter-scholastic Athletic Association, held at Victory Park on Saturday. Susquehanna business places and residences were decorated in colors for the occasion and the warm hand of fellowship was found extended everywhere. The Helping Hand Society of the Methodist church served dinner to about 300, while the majority brought basket lunches and picnicked. Refreshment stands were also liberally patronized. Over 1,100 automobiles were parked on the grounds.

Heart Lake - The Heart Lake Community Building Association is making application for a charter. The association intends selling 300 shares at $5.00 a share and acquiring a building at the lake to promote the amusement and cultural interests of the community.

Auburn Twp. - Don’t forget to hear the great musical treat of the season. Prof. E. J. Need, master violinist, accompanied by his orchestra, will offer a program of rare pleasure, May 29th, at the St. Bonaventure Community Hall. Old fashioned dancing will follow. Supper served by the St. Bonaventure ladies, who hold an unexcelled reputation in the catering line.

Rush - The high school will graduate a class of five this year. They are: Valedictorian, Blanche Sivers; Salutatorian, Frances Hardic; Oliver Haire, Francis Sivers and Edna Baker.

Dimock - The fiftieth anniversary of the Dimock Camp Meeting and will open on July 30th and run to August 8th. The boarding hall will be run by the association which will ensure good board. The price will be 50 cents a meal, except 75 cents on Sunday. One-half price to ministers and their families. The grocery will be closed tight on Sundays.

Harford - Mrs. Gifford Pinchot, wife of Governor Pinchot, is expected to deliver the commencement address at the graduation exercises of Harford Vocational School. ALSO Harford has again organized an orchestra. We have some splendid musicians in our midst and so we can be assured of some fine music, which will be a benefit to the town.

Montrose - Richard Barthelmess, starring in “Classmates,” will be shown in the Ideal Theatre, benefit for the new fire engine. Everyone come and help swell the fund. A “Jimmy-dandy” picture. ALSO When the sleepers opened their eyes Monday morning and looked from their windows a strange sight met their eyes. The ground was covered with snow and the brilliant green foliage of the trees had a white covering. In some instances belated apple blossoms and lilacs peeped out from under their snow blanket, presenting a weirdly beautiful effect. It is not thought that the snow did much damage to fruit buds and early planted vegetables. There was a drop of 50 degrees between Saturday morning and Sunday morning, the mercury going down to 36. Tuesday morning ice was formed.

Snake Creek - The Snake Creek road to Binghamton, via Franklin Forks, Lawsville and Conklin, is being used extensively by motorists these days, owing to the Hallstead-Great Bend bridge being closed. This dirt road is in fine condition, free from ruts and stones, and it is a pleasure to ride over it. It is a compliment to the work of our Pennsylvania caretakers to note the variances in the roads of the two states. Any motorist can tell when he hits New York state by the necessity of slowing down.

South Ararat - A road is being built on the south west side of Fiddle Lake, from the head to near the outlet. Several who own cottages were here Saturday and a good big job was done. Harry Hall and the Boy Scouts came along and all put in a full day digging rocks and pulling stumps, and Marvin Sampson and Hobert Davis, with their teams and road worker, put on the finishing touch for the day.

West Lenox - Several from here attended the Field Meet at Susquehanna. We are proud to say that two of our young people, Sarah Powers and Elmer Smith, students at the Hop Bottom high school, brought home three medals each.

Forest City - Saturday was the warmest day of the season, the highest temperature for May 23 in many years. Late in the afternoon a cold thunder storm put a sudden end to the heat wave. At the peak of Saturday’s heat the temperature was 90 degrees. Sunday morning it had dropped to 28 degrees.

Uniondale - Richard R. Davies, who has seen 86 summers, decided that the graves of his old comrades of the Civil War should be remembered. He walked to the Lyon Street cemetery and performed his sacred duty, and he walked back home, making a distance of eight miles. ALSO Union services were held in the Presbyterian church. Only two veterans of the Civil war were present. There are only four living in this vicinity. Time has thinned their ranks.

Jackson - Hosea M. Benson Tells Story of Old Days- “More than 70 years ago, when a boy 16 or 17 years old, my father and I made butter firkins. I well remember taking a load to Tom Arnold in Dundaff. On my way back it was dark as a stack of black cats. When I got back to Welsh church I could see nothing but the lights in the houses. I knew very well I would have trouble getting through Bear Swamp. It was virgin trees, heavily timbered—road not worked—roots—zig zagging around the trees—all the way to South Gibson. I wanted to get to my uncle, Jefferson Manzer’s to stay all night but I found I could not make it. So I stopped to every house from the church to the last one before going down in the swamp. They all refused to keep me except the last place. When I stopped I told the lady my situation. She replied very quickly to go and put my team in the barn and told me where to sleep. She sat knitting alone—candle light—the rest all to bed, as it was past ten o’clock. I thought to myself what a wonderful good woman she was. She did for me what my mother would do for her boy, or any other decent boy. Soon it was light and I harnessed my team. I left six shillings on the table. Saw no one before leaving. Now, many years after, a young man, bright fellow, stopped at my place of business and asked me to vote for him for sheriff—gave me his card. I asked him if he knew Evan Jenkins. He told me he was his father. I took him by the hand and told him I would [vote], for his mother’s memory, so Zachariah D. Jenkins and I became fast friends. So, it pays to befriend a hard working decent boy.” [Zachariah won the election.]

News Brief: Among the enemies of the telephone are bears, who climb the poles to find the “bees” they hear buzzing and break the insulators; the gray squirrel that bites the lead cable and the white-headed woodpecker of the West that weakens the poles with his constant pecking.

Jackson - In view of the importance of the 60th anniversary of the North Jackson Sunday school, May 12 and 13 have been set apart for the observation of that church and community event. In connection with this anniversary it is fitting to pay a small tribute to the present superintendent, C. F. Whitney, of this, one of the pioneer schools of our county. Mr. Whitney was first elected superintendent of the North Jackson school in 1888 and re-elected in 1889 and again chosen in 1899. Again he was elected in 1907 and served until the present time. A program has been prepared for the two days and those who attend are promised a time of rare enjoyment and profit.

Dimock - James Gavitt, aged 83, Civil War veteran, succumbed to a stroke of apoplexy at the home of his son, Judson, at Springville, on April 29th. Mr. Gavitt was born in Dimock township and always remained a resident of the place, except the time spent in the war and one year which he spent in the west. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. A. H. Button, of Dimock; Mrs. Minnie Squires, of Richmond, Va., and one son, Judson, of Springville. The funeral was held at the Community church and interment in the Dimock cemetery. [James Gavitt was a member of Co. B, 52nd Infantry, PA Volunteers.]

Montrose - Principal F. A. Frear announced the honor students in the graduating class of the Montrose high school. Cynthia Brewster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert F. Brewster, is valedictorian. Charlotte Kiefer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kiefer, of Fairdale, is salutatorian. Rexford Carter, son of Mr. and Mrs Ross Carter, of Auburn, is third. Fourth is Mildred Mackin and 5th, Mary Armstrong. Florence Kittle is given honorable mention. ALSO The Merchants Telephone Co. is preparing to install a new Kellogg switchboard in their recently purchased building on Church street, John H. Mahon, manager of the company, informs us. This improvement will cost in the neighborhood of $5,000, and will greatly improve the company’s service, making it possible to put a fewer number of phones on the same lines.

Pleasant Valley, Auburn Twp. - Last Thursday, April 30th, we had a heavy snow storm, so the ground was covered.

South Ararat - Our last snow storm reminds the writer of one in the year 1869. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd day of May it snowed to the depth of 3”, but the 4th day the sunshine soon melted it away. My parents, at that time, lived in Clifford near Elk Hill. My father told me to note it down, which I did, so I would be sure to remember the date.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. - We had a nice little snow storm last Thursday. In 1884 there was snow on the ground and froze the morning of May 30th.

South Montrose - T L. Ainey was greeting friends here Tuesday. He is one of the few remaining veterans of the Civil war, and was severely wounded in that terrible conflict.

Forest City - The borough council has passed an ordinance forbidding the stabling of cows within the borough boundaries. The board of health of that borough contends that state laws do not permit cows to be kept within the borough.

Waverly, NY - The Rev. Mr. Williams, pastor of the African M. E. church in Waverly, NY, better known as “Cyclone Williams,” has been ordered by his church board to either quit fighting or quit preaching. He claims he is earning money through fighting to build a new church in Waverly. This is surely a new way of “beating the devil around the stump.”

Mehoopany, Pa. - John L. Swetland, in his 86th year, died at his home on Grist Flat, near Mehoopany, on April 29th. Mr. Swetland was born in the house where he died, the dwelling having been occupied continuously by the Swetland family for 95 years. The house is beautifully situated on the Susquehanna river, and here he lived a contented life. His grandfather was a survivor of the Wyoming Massacre. He is survived by three sons and three daughters and a sister, aged 95 years, living in Tunkhannock.

Harford - Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Peck were recent callers at Harry Shannon’s and listened in on the radio. Talk about a genius! Mr. Shannon has made 14 radios.

Fairdale - To Mr. and Mrs. Lee R. Bolles, of this place, on April 30, 1925, was born a son, Edgar W. Bolles, Jr. The new arrival derives his name from his grandfather. We could wish him nothing better than that he prove “true to his name.”

Uniondale - Graduation exercises were held and were impressive and exceedingly interesting. The graduates were: Frances Chomyszak, Evelyn Stark, Jenny and Angela Planishek, Clair Watkins and Walter Owens. The class motto was “Honor Lies at Labor’s Gate.”

Three Husbands Go To Jail For Wives: Uniontown, Pa. Rather than have their wives jailed for violating the prohibition laws, three husbands asked Judge E. H. Reppert to allow them to serve their sentences instead. The court agreed and imposed the following sentences: Jos. Crickett, $500 fine and five months in jail; Antilla Viscat, $250 fine and five months in jail; and Joseph Stone, $250 fine and three months in jail. The wives had been convicted of selling liquor and were awaiting sentence. The husbands said their wives were needed at home to look after their families.

200 Years Ago from the Republican, Friday, April 29, and May 6, 1825, and Montrose Gazette, May 6, 1825.

A new township, to be called Herrick, in this county, has been formed from parts of Gibson and Clifford. The name of Hopbottom township has been changed to Brooklyn.

MARRIED - On the 21st inst., by the Rev. C. R. Marsh, Mr. George Gelatt, of Gibson, to Miss Susan L. Williams, of Harford.

DIED - In Bridgewater, on Saturday, the 23d inst., Mrs. Esther Hudson, in her 76th year, formerly from Long Island.

SHORT NOTICE. All persons indebted to the subscriber are requested to pay up by the 15th of May inst., otherwise their Notes and Accounts will be placed in the hands of Mr. Justice for collection without further notice. One hand must wash the other. G. CLAGETT [George Clagett was probably the first tailor in Montrose.]

NOTICE. Is hereby given to the members of the Choconut Light Infantry, that an election will be held at the house of Otis Smith, in Choconut township, on Saturday the 14th of May inst., for the purpose of electing one second Lieutenant in said Company, at one o’clock P.M. STEPHEN S. JEWETT, Maj.

FOR SALE. The subscriber offers for sale a good CARRIAGE suitable for two or three horses, and would answer either for a STAGE or family CARRIAGE. It will be sold cheap for Money or Neat Stock and a reasonable credit given, if required. CHARLES DARLINGTON, Springville 4 Corners, Susq. Co.

Birchardville - Mrs. W. H. Allen has returned from Sayre Hospital, where she went for treatment for a broken hip. But little could be done for it. ALSO Dayton Birchard has returned to Colgate College, at Hamilton, N. Y., after spending Easter vacation here.

Heart Lake - Mrs. Lee Whitney is confined to her bed with congestion of the brain.

Dimock - The following make up the Dimock high school base ball team: catcher, Ceylon Ely; 1st base, Harmon Brown; 2nd base, pitcher, Freeman Thomas; 3rd base, Joseph Winans; short stop, George Howell; right fielder, George Heitsman; center fielder, John Titman; left fielder, Oscar Heitsman; pitcher, 2nd base, Donald Roderick. ALSO Francis R. Cope is spending the week at St. Helen’s Island, South Carolina, where a new community building is to be dedicated. [The Penn School was founded in 1862 by Quaker and Unitarian missionaries, from Pennsylvania, as an African-American cultural and educational center. The Cope family was very involved in the success of this school and instrumental in the building of the Cope Industrial Shop, now a museum. The site was declared a National Historic Landmark District in 1974.] See more on “Penn Center” on line.

Springville - Local talent will produce “Patty to Make Things Hum,” a hummer of a play, will take place on Friday evening, April 17. This play went over big in Brooklyn and Montrose and now Springville people will present it in the community building. The Holstein Quartet will sing between acts. ALSO Cyrus Marcy, an old resident and one of the very few left of the Civill War veterans, is quite ill at this writing.

Montrose - Paul Shea, driving a truck, collided with a telephone pole at the corner of Church and South Main streets. The pole stood the jolt well and the car was only slightly damaged, although it was a head-on collision. Paul was able to drive the car away even more speedily, owing to the large quantity of mud which was knocked off by the impact.

Uniondale - The sale of the late Mrs. Georgiann Larrabee’s property was held and attended by many. The house on Main street was sold to W. E. Gibson for $1,250. The collection of antiquated articles sold well. An andiron sold for $30. Candle sticks brought $5 and over. A large share of the collection was purchased by a party from Scranton. Ollie Richardson was the auctioneer.

Susquehanna - Andrew Blakeslee, aged 87, and Mrs. Marie Snyder, who admitted 71 years, both of Bainbridge, NY, were married by Justice J. M. Williams, in this place, on Wednesday, April 8th. Both of the aged people had been married three times previous to their last embarkation on the matrimonial sea, and fared forth on their fourth voyage hand in hand and happy, as they walked to the Erie station to take the train for Binghamton to spend their honeymoon.

South Auburn - Luella, daughter of Geo. Gow, and Charles Love, son of Mrs. Mamie Love, were united in marriage by the Rev. Charles Monroe, of Skinners Eddy, on April 8th.

Thompson - The Thompson High School basket ball team closed its season with 7 victories and 2 defeats. The players are: Arland Dickey, Roland Buck, Edward Karcher, Lamont Nelson, Donald Shelley and Laurence Shelley. “Rally” Buck, Lamont Nelson and “Don” Shelley played in every game.

Fairdale - While going to the creamery Frank Bolles’ horses became frightened, throwing him from the wagon and hurting him quite badly.

Harford - The barn owned by Mr. Corman, on the James Cameron farm, was destroyed by fire. Two horses and one cow perished in the flames. The other stock was rescued. Mr. Corman tried to save the horses and became entrapped in the flames. He is suffering badly from burns. Two automobiles were destroyed, a quantity of hay, wagons, farming implements and a silo, nearly new.

Forest City - Frank Supon, fire warden, and his assistant, Frank Flors, have organized a fire patrol. This year the patrol will consist of young men and not boys, as heretofore. They will be ready to respond at any time called. In the past the patrol has rendered valiant service and the future seems more promising. Experience has taught the officers the value of a trusted patrol, and now the fighting force is the best obtainable.

South Ararat - Lynn Cottrell has an order in for one of Edsel Ford’s tin dirigibles. ALSO Wilbur Brooks is home from Washington, D. C. He came by motorcycle and made the trip in ten hours flat.

News Brief: Only bottled milk may be sold at eating places in Pennsylvania after May 26. Gov. Pinchot has approved the bill that requires restaurants, hotels, soda fountains and dining cars to serve milk in the original bottle in which it is supplied. ALSO The ordinary taxpayer is not hard-boiled. He is merely soaked. ALSO Elwood Haynes, inventor of the first automobile, died at his home in Kokomo, Ind. When Haynes drove the first “horseless carriage” around Chicago, at a speed of eight miles an hour, in 1894, he was directed by officials to “get that contraption off the street.” He conceived the motor propelled vehicle as a means to travel about with greater speed than possible with horses. He was past 69 years of age and for some years successfully manufactured the Haynes car.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Gazette and Susquehanna County Herald, April 15, 1825.

On Sunday morning last, one of the tannery buildings in the vicinity of this borough, belonging to Stephens and Foster, was destroyed by fire. The fire communicated with the roof from the chimney of their newly constructed steam works. All exertions to save this building were fruitless; but the one almost adjoining, and much more valuable, was saved by the due exertion of our citizens.

The bill to re-charter the Silver Lake Bank, under the title of the “Northern Bank of Pennsylvania,” has, it is said, passed both houses of the legislature.This Bank continues to redeem its paper with promptitude, and honor to the institution.

NEW LINE OF MAIL COACHES, From Philadelphia to Buffalo, via Bethlehem, Wilkesbarre and Ithaca, will leave Philadelphia every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday morning at 4 o’clock. The importance of this Line will readily be seen—it opens a direct communication between the city of Philadelphia and the Western parts of the state of New York. At Montrose it intersects a line to Harrisburg, &c. At Owego, to Elmira. Thus affording an opportunity to Gentlemen and Ladies who wish to travel in either of these directions, of a cheap and expeditious mode of conveyance. Seats taken in Philadelphia at the White Swan, near Third street, and at all the Stage Houses on the Line.

Forest City - Twenty-two graduates pass from our school. The Valedictory was given by Regina O’Boyle, entitled “My Ideal Townsman,” in which she clearly defined true citizenship, the duties of the American citizen. The Salutatorian address was made by Helen Lynch, titled “Co-operation of Teachers and Parents,” and it was admirably presented. The Walker medal was presented to Helen Lynch for excellent work in Latin and another medal to Frances Gilonsky for efficiency in Roman Mythology.

Great Bend/Hallstead - The State of Pennsylvania will rebuild the bridge across the Susquehanna River. It is estimated that the proposed bridge will cost $300,000. It is expected that the plans will be prepared and bids asked within a few days.

Springville - The wide-awake people of the village of Springville have been conspicuous for their work along civic betterment lines for a long time. Having thus realized the benefits of co-ordinate effort an association, known as the Springville Promoting Club, was formed for the purpose of securing better roads, particularly a hard-surfaced road to connect the town with Montrose and Tunkhannock. A meeting of the club was held and attended by people from Tunkhannock and Montrose and other places. A fine repast was served by the ladies which was heartily enjoyed. The club’s president, Chas. W. Lee, presided.

Dimock - Harmon (Harmey) Stone, former county commissioner, was seriously injured when he fell from the barn roof on his son-in-law, Robert Allen’s, farm. He fell 12 feet to the roof of an adjoining barn, falling from this roof to the ground, landing in a pile of stone, a fall covering 42 ft. Drs. Gardner and Birchard were called and latest reports indicate his recovery, although in much pain.

Hallstead - The first drowning accident in this region claimed George Wilmot, Jr., 10 years old, as a victim The youngster went to a watery death in the river, about a mile from his home, while his parents stood by helplessly. The family took their lunch and stopped along the river to eat, while the boy and his companions bathed. They did not immediately notice that the boy had disappeared. and an alarm was given, but it took them nearly a half hour to locate the body. It is believed he had been stricken with cramps.

Jackson - The Baptist church is a 100 years old. Special exercises were held in the church on May 29, to mark the event. The new memorial windows were dedicated and a history of the church read. Many years ago the great grand-mother of a church member attended this church with her parents. They traveled several miles every Sunday to church. Folks for miles around went to church here and packed it to the doors. They brought their dinners and remained for two long preaching services, one in the forenoon and one in the afternoon. The sermons were long, sometimes taking more than an hour. Automobiles were unknown in those days and it took practically all day to go to church.

Pleasant Valley, Auburn Twp. - We are having extremely hot weather. Every day last week the thermometer registered above 90 degrees in the shade. Thursday it registered up to 96 degrees. Quite a change from the week before, which was very cold, with snow on the ground the morning of May 25.

West Brooklyn - A surprise party was given Mrs. Caroline Yeomans at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Jagger. About 25 relatives and friends were present, the occasion being her 76th birthday. As a token of her remembrance she was presented with a large electric lamp.

Gibson - H. H. Whitney advertises a big public sale of cattle and farm machinery and equipment, to be held on his farm. Mr. Whitey plans to discontinue farming.

Montrose - The regular monthly meeting of the United Fire Co. was held in the parlors of the fire hall, with President Jas. F. Scott in the chair. A committee was formed to investigate the cost of a suitable fire engine for the borough. The firemen also accepted an invitation to parade at Susquehanna’s “Old Home Week.”

Ararat - Leroy French, of Thompson, an extra operator at the Ararat station, was struck by a bolt of lightning, which came over the wire while on duty. He was stunned and a gash made in his chest, but he stuck to his post until relieved by the operator on the next trick.

Lanesboro - W. E. Bennett, of Lanesboro, was the low bidder on the Susquehanna-Lanesboro State road It is probable that he will be awarded the contract by the State highway department.

Lenox - On the night of June 1st a severe thunderstorm visited our community The lightning struck the home of James M. Jeffers twice, doing some funny pranks, but light damage. It soldered some aluminum dishes together, broke several earthen dishes, tore the bottom from a baking powder can and made a general mixture of the spices in the housewife’s cupboard. It tore some plaster from the kitchen walls, but did not do any extensive damage. Lightning also struck the rods on Will G. Bennett’s house, but followed the ground wire into the ground. One of the large elm trees on Ed. Brundage’s lawn was struck. Lynn Jerauld had two cows killed and Fred Tanner one.

Harford - Moore than 10,000 people attended the Ku Klux Klan celebration on the Harford Fair grounds on Saturday. The Binghamton Band furnished the music and some interesting addresses were given by the Klan speakers. The fire works display was fine and a more pretty sight was never witnessed than the large letters “K. K. K., 100 per cent,” which illuminated the grounds. Two large crosses were burned. Gate receipts in the evening were more than $2,500.

Clifford - We are very glad to see the work begun on our new State road through our village and hope that the good work will be pushed along to its greatest capacity, as we are very anxious for the much needed new road.

“200 Years Ago” from the Susquehanna County Republicanand the Montrose Gazette, June 10, 1825.

$10 REWARD.  Ran away from the subscriber on the 28th day of May last, an indented apprentice boy in the Blacksmithing business, by the name of JAMES HARKINS, aged nineteen years, about middling size, and dark complexion. All persons are hereby forbid harboring, trusting or employing the said apprentice, under penalty of the law. Any person who will take up said apprentice and secure him in the jail of Susquehanna county, shall receive the above reward, but no charges paid. DAVID POST, Montrose, June 2, 1825.

BOSWORTH’S Superfine Wheat FLOUR, kept constantly for sale by M. CURTIS. ALSO Reed’s MUSICAL MONITOR, arranged and systematized by W. J. Edson.

Birchardville - A number of ladies were invited to take dinner with Grandma Tilden, (Mrs. W. C. Tilden), on her birthday May 13th. The birthday cake was decorated with 96 candles. Among the present were Mrs. Emma Wright, of Forest lake, and Mrs. Alzaida Fessenden. Grandma Tilden was busy piecing blocks for a quilt, the doing of which she is very fond of. ALSO Mr. and Mrs. D. Fred Birchard and sons, Don and Clifton, went to Hamilton, NY, to visit their son Dayton, who is attending Colgate University. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Warner and Miss Kathryn Warner, accompanied them. ALSO Word has been received of the death of Edson Warner, who for a number of years resided in southern California. He is a brother of Milton Warner and Mrs. Wm. Babcock.

Jackson - Jackson young people who will graduate at the Harford Vocational school are, Miss Mildred Felton and Gordon Pease. ALSO A marriage license was granted to Albert Gelatt, North Jackson and Myrtle Oakley, Jackson.

Pleasant Valley, Auburn Twp. - May is over half gone—and it is still cold with an occasional frost. ALSO Quite a severe thunder shower passed over this vicinity Saturday evening. The electric display was wonderful.

Clifford - W. T. McAlla, an automobile expert, comes from Carbondale about June 1st to become the mechanic at Hasbrouck’s fine new garage at Clifford. For the past few year he has been in charge of the repair department of Wellbrock’s garage in Carbondale.

Lackawanna Trail - Four adults and five children, in an Overland Touring car, overturned on the Lackawanna Trail between Alford and Kingsley, Sunday evening. The driver of the car, a foreigner, from Scranton, had his spine injured and the steering wheel was driven in to his chest. A male friend had an arm broken The two women and five children escaped with minor injuries. The driver of the car attempted to pass a Ford car and spurted up to around 50 miles an hour. As he got abreast of the Ford a rapidly moving touring car loomed up ahead of him and he swung in front of the Ford, throwing the Ford into the guard posts. His car turned over completely twice. The party was taken to Dr. Snyder’s in New Milford, the man being in a crazed condition. Later he was taken to the Moses Taylor Hospital. Witnesses claim that a jug, partially filled with liquor, was found in the car.

New Milford - The juniors of the high school gave a reception in honor of the seniors and faculty at the Park View Hotel. Seniors present were: Miss Iva Snyder, Miss Hallene Townsend, Miss Lucille Fernan, Miss Anna Pressman, Miss Charlotte Cosgriff, Ottwell Benson, Walter Lewis, Nelson Benjamin, Barber Gallucci, Leslie Darrow and Jerome Hand.

Susquehanna is to have an “Old Home Week” from July 13 to 18, under the auspices of the Erie Hose Co.

Brooklyn - Union Memorial services will be held in the Universalist church next Sunday evening. Members of the G. A. R. Post, Sons of Veterans, Veterans of the Spanish and World War and all fraternal orders are invited to attend.

Lynn, Springville Twp - Two persons were slightly injured when a car driven by Guy Greenwood, of Dimock, ran into a bank at the side of the road in order to avoid a collision with another car. The Greenwood car was overturned and badly damaged. The accident occurred on a sharp curve about a mile south of Springville.

Uniondale - Announcement is made of the recent marriage of H. H. Howell and Mrs. Myrtie Atkinson, of Carbondale. The bride is a daughter of John Tinklepaugh, of this place, and the groom is a former townsman. ALSO Walter Lyon, who was injured by a premature blast last week, is recovering slowly.

Montrose - The Village Improvement Society is deciding what to do with Village Hall when the proposed new auditorium and gymnasium is completed and ready for use. It is expected that Village Hall, which for the past generation has been Montrose’s center for plays and various forms of amusements, will revert to extreme quietude. A suggestion has been made that it could be converted into a home or dormitory for teachers and students in the public school. The matter of housing the school teachers has been one of the problems within recent years, and if the building was taken over by the school board and altered to meet the needs of the teachers and students, it could be made to serve a useful purpose and real need, and at the same time be self-supporting.

Forest City - Joseph Polosky, aged 40 years, was found dead along the tracks in upper D & H yards at Simpson with his head completely severed from the body and the right shoulder badly mutilated, the result of being run down by a south bound train. The deceased was a widower and is survived by five children. ALSO The Forest City base ball team is deadlocked with Archbald for first place in the County League. Members of the team are Budjake, 3b; Polosky, lf; Malia, 2b; Hadley, ss.; Pitus, p.; Moroski, 1b.; Sherro, c.; Shamro, cf.; Bennie, rf.; Hobbs, c.; Kelly, rf.

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Republican and Susquehanna County Gazette, May 12 & 20,1825.

Died - In Lawsville, on the 22nd of April, Jordon Lockwood, aged 27 years.

Died - At Great Bend, on Friday the 13th inst., Mrs. Trowbridge, consort of Lyman Trowbridge, Esq., in the 43rd year of her age. [Another article has her age as 42.]

Died - In Gibson, on Monday the 9th, Polly Washburn, in the 12th year of her age, daughter of Joseph Washburn, Esq. [Another article has her age as 11.]

Married - In Harford, on the 15th inst., by Hosea Tiffany jr., Esq., Mr. Aaron Mogg, of Bridgewater, to Miss Betsy Very, of the former place.

J. Catlin’s Drug & Fruit Store - A new supply of Drugs, Paints, Dyestuffs, Confectionary, Fruit, &c., just received.

MILITARY NOTICE: The 1st Battalion, of the 126th Volunteer Regiment, will meet for Military exercise and Inspection, at the house of Joseph Sweet, in Harford township, on Wednesday the 18th inst., at 9 o’clock A.M. AN ELECTION will be held at the same time and place for said Battalion, to elect a Lieut. Colonel for said Regiment, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Col. Saxa Seymour. SIMEON S. CHAMBERLAIN, Major., Gibson, May 2nd, 1825.

RIFLEMEN ATTEND! The Montrose Rifle Greys will meet at the house of John Buckingham, in Montrose, on Tuesday the 17th inst., for the purpose of performing military duty as an independent company, by permission of the militia officers. Every member is requested to furnish himself with a rifle, and dress in white pantaloons. DAVID FRANCIS, Capt., May 10, 1825.

Oakland - Mrs. John Baumann, of Oak Hill, was severely injured in a runaway accident. The horse took fright and ran away and Mrs. Baumann was thrown out and badly injured about the head and body. Her scalp was nearly torn off. Dr. H. D. Washburn dressed her injuries at her home. She is the second Oak Hill woman to be injured in a runaway accident. Mrs. Frank Brock was the other victim.

Montrose - A person visiting Montrose the other day, for the first time in several years, remarked on how neatly painted the houses and business places appear. Following a request that Montrose people adopt the general plan of painting their homes white, scores of home-owners followed the idea. ALSO Mrs. Charles R. Sayre, who has been spending the winter in Philadelphia with her daughter, Miss Peggy Sayre, a student in that city, is expected to return to her home here today and will make preparations for the opening of Rosemont Inn. ALSO Montrose high school is preparing to issue its first “school annual.” The book will contain the photographic reproductions of the members of this year’s graduating class and brief sketches of these students. [In other words, the first Montrose yearbook.]

Susquehanna - A. E. Badgeley, of Binghamton, a Susquehanna native, and one of the best known and most successful contractors in this section, has been awarded the contract for remodeling and enlarging the Susquehanna High School building and for making additions and improvements to the grade school. ALSO Henry Lisi, the head of the Susquehanna Baking Co., in a few years has had a remarkable growth from small beginnings. The company has been very successful in the sale of Rival Bread, hundreds of loaves of which are daily eaten in the county. He recently installed oil burners in his baking ovens, which give a more superior heat than coal.

Dimock - On May 4th the Dimock Vocational High School will open its doors for its annual Field Day and Entertainment. Exhibits, a play, crowning of a May Queen, May Pole Dance, lunch, and the crowning event will be a base ball game.

Clifford - The Ku Klux Klan had a big demonstration in town Saturday night. A cross was burned and a parade was held and a very stirring address given.

Forest Lake - Myrtle Stone, 13-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earle C. Stone, died at the home of her parents, April 26, 1925. She had suffered from infantile paralysis for over five months. She was a bright, attractive child, loved by family and friends, and her death, following her log period of suffering, aroused much sympathy.

Forest City - A. J. Lilje, for over 30 years engaged in the shoe business, has disposed of his stock to the Philadelphia auction house and will henceforth reside in Carbondale. His retirement is made on account of ill health. Another mercantile change here is that of Mrs. K. B. Realy, who has sold her stock of dry goods to P. A. Carroll & Co., of Carbondale. They have taken possession and will conduct their “ready-to-wear” store.

New Milford - H. T. Seamans will sell 32 high-grade Guernsey and Holstein cows at public sale. Dairymen wishing to replenish their herds should make particular note of this sale. Mr. Seamans has been handicapped for some time in having a leg amputated, yet notwithstanding, has carried on his farm work, but find he must dispose of his stock, as it is becoming too burdensome.

Elk Lake - R. L. Broadhead and Frank Arnold are building the new road between Elk Lake and Dimock.

Hop Bottom - Eugene Wright had the misfortune to slip in the bath tub and fracture several ribs. We believe Mr. Wright has a record of good health and industry established by very few men. Although past 70 years of age he arises at 3:30, cares for 5 head of cattle, distributes milk throughout the town twice a day, making the morning trip about 5 a.m. Besides the dairy work he cultivates and cares for several acres of land and does janitor work at the school house. He also helps care for the Boro roads. Mr. Wright and his family exemplify the old saying—“Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.”

Brushville - Albert G. Brush died April 24, 1925, after a few day’s illness. Mr. Brush was 77 years of age, and veteran of the Civil War [Co. E, 203d Regiment]. He responded to Lincoln’s call for volunteers and served faithfully and well in the Union army. His entire life, save the time he was away in war, was spent at Brushville, where he was engaged in farming. He was a splendid citizen and was held in high regard by all who knew him. He is survived by his widow and two children, Morton Brush, of the Highlands, and Mrs. Bert Simpson of Susquehanna; one brother, former Sheriff Richard N. Brush, and one sister, Mrs. Pierce, also survive.

Uniondale - The late Perry Yarns was a mechanical genius. His skill in carving clock cases, canes, tables and chairs was well known throughout this section. They are models of beauty and design and one would travel far and wide to find their equal. ALSO The first air plane of the season passed over here, Friday.

Elk Mountain - The fire tower on Elk Hill has been illuminated with red lights through the week in observation of American Protection week. The purpose of the illumination is to remind motorists and others of the observation sentinels guarding the forests.

Lewis Lake - Prof. James Hughes, of Scranton, was here Saturday. He was the first to erect a cottage at the lake.

Two Hundred and Fifty Year’s Ago, April 18th and 19th, 1775. The Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775, kicked off the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Tensions had been building for many years between residents of the 13 American colonies and the British authorities, particularly in Massachusetts. On the night of April 18, 1775, hundreds of British troops marched from Boston to nearby Concord in order to seize an arms cache. Paul Revere and other riders sounded the alarm and colonial militiamen began mobilizing to intercept the Redcoat column. A confrontation on the Lexington town green started off the fighting and soon the British were hastily retreating under intense fighting. This was a defining moment in American history, a moment that enabled our troops to prepare for battle and the first major military campaign of the American Revolutionary War. [history.com& etc.]

Montrose - Purchase of a motor fire engine for the protection of Montrose property came before the town council, who was unanimous in its belief that the citizens of the town should have a pumping engine which would augment the throwing power of the streams from the water mains and make it possible to use a number of powerful streams in case of a large fire. ALSO Three companies of the Montrose Fire Department decided to consolidate under the name United Fire Co. The three consolidating were: No. 1, No. 2 and Hook & Ladder.

Fairdale - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Welden, a son, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Warner. ALSO The funeral services of Mrs. D. M. Roe were largely attended at the M. E. Church in this place on Wednesday afternoon.

Dimock - C. W. Heitsman; D. A. Passmore, South Montrose, and Wm. Carpenter, of Dimock, have lately purchased Pine Tree milking machines from Byron Benninger, of Dimock.

Great Bend/Hallstead - The Binghamton Light, Heat & Power Co. is planning to furnish lights for the two mentioned boroughs, from a sub station which will be located on Wm. Hunt’s farm, one mile west of Great Bend. New poles will be set, and it is expected that the sub-station will be ready for use about August 1st.

Susquehanna - Albert Brush, of Brushville, was held up by a couple of men on West Main street, Susquehanna, Thursday night. A demand was made from him for money, but when he drew a revolver the would-be holdup men beat a retreat. Mr. Brush is a son of former Sheriff, Richard N. Brush, of Brushville.

South Ararat - Some one asked whether success is due to luck, pluck, or brains. The answer is easy—all three.

Auburn Four Corners - To Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Nankivell, March 31st, 1925, an 8 1/2 pound daughter, Lorraine Nancy. ALSO In South Auburn, a wood bee for the church was held. A good supply of logs, donated by Mrs. Mamie Love and son, were hauled to the church.

Forest Lake - Lee Griffis, of Endicott, died April 2, 1925, following a severe operation in Binghamton. Mr. Griffis was  born in Forest Lake, in 1865, and was the son of Elisha and Cyrene Brewster Griffis. He spent the greater part of his life in this vicinity, but about 25 years ago went to Endicott.

Franklin Forks - Everyone is welcome to free entertainment and box social on Friday evening, April 10, at eight o’clock, at Salt Springs school.

West Lenox - Nellie Phillips, Adalyn Brundage and Howard Squires, of Mansfield State Normal School, are spending their Easter vacation with their parents here.

Hop Bottom - The old hotel, known as Trail Inn, on the north of the Lackawanna Trail, was purchased by Floyd H. Smith and Leo McHale, of Scranton. Improvements of a coat of paint and a new porch constitute the exterior improvements, while the interior will undergo elaborate changes. The hotel will serve special dinners on Sunday, formally opening Easter Sunday.

Forest City - There was a good exhibition of ball playing at the local grounds, Sunday, when the Forest City Sluggers met the Forest City Pirates. The score stood 9 to 7 in favor of the Sluggers. Pitius, the Forest City high school athlete, was on the mound for the winners and handled the sphere in fine shape. He was as good with the willow, having a three bagger to his credit.

Thompson - Dr. Sherwood is moving to Montrose and it is rumored that Dr. Cole isn’t coming here. However, the Thompson people have good horse sense, they are determined to keep Dr. Barnes.

Murder of Burns Lyon: District Attorney Edward Little has been notified that Joseph Welichka, one of the two wanted in connection with the murder of Burns Lyon, of Uniondale, is in the San Diego, Cal., jail. The district attorney had a description of Welichka broadcast by radio and it was picked up on the U. S. ship Idaho, on which Welichka was serving as a marine. He is being held awaiting extradition proceedings and Sheriff McLaughlin and a deputy will probably start soon for the Pacific coast to bring him back for trial.

Ku Klux Klan: Some 300 Klansmen paraded the principal streets of Montrose, with an accompaniment of red fire and a drum corps. About half of the members appeared in regalia. After the parade they held a meeting on the conference grounds, just off Lake avenue. It is said that there were over 500 present, coming from Binghamton, Scranton, Carbondale and other places. ALSO The Ku Klux Klansmen, of Binghamton, have purchased a $90,000 building on Wall street, Binghamton, where they will have their headquarters.

200 Years Ago from The Montrose Gazette & Susquehanna County Herald, April 8, 1825.

NOTICE. An Election for Captain in the ninth company of Militia, 76th Regiment, will take place at Stephen Breed’s, in Hopbottom [now Brooklyn], on Monday the 18th day of April inst. at 10 o’clock, A. M. JOSEPH WATROUS, Major.

NOTICE. An Election of 2nd lieutenant in the fifth company of militia, 76th Regiment, will take place at Col. John Buckingham’s in Montrose, on Saturday the 16th day April inst. at ten o’clock, P. M. JOSEPH WATROUS, Major, 2nd Battalion.

DISSOLUTION. The co-partnership of Bela Jones and Edwin Ripley, in the Wool carding and Cloth Dressing business, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All those having accounts with them remaining unpaid are notified that they must call and settle them without delay.

HATS. The subscriber would inform his friends, and the public, that he has re-commenced the HATTING BUSINESS, at his old stand in Braintrim, Luzerne county [now Wyoming County], where he solicits their further patronage. He will furnish hats as good, and on as reasonable terms as they can be had elsewhere. T. I. BROOKS.

JUST PRINTED, by J. Catlin & Co. and for sale at the Druggist Store—a pamphlet of 40 pages, containing FOUR SERMONS, by a Preacher of the Gospel. ALSO FOR SALE, At the Druggist Store, a pamphlet of 8 pages—Directions to Farmers for preparing Wool for the machine, and directions for using the Vertical Spinner.