Hallstead/Great Bend - The County Commissioners visited Harrisburg relative to the damaged bridge over the Susquehanna River. They visited the State Highway Dept. and Gov. Pinchot, who were inclined to evade the issue. The bridge will cost $300,000. Several bills are now pending in the legislature, among which is a bill to place all bridges over 200 feet in length, located on stage highways, under the maintenance of the highway department, and under which head this bridge comes. It is hopeful that the bill will become a law.

Forest City - Richard “Dicky” Wagner, aged 23, of this place, the third of the alleged murderous assailants of Burns Lyon, Uniondale stock buyer, was arrested in Forest City as he arrived from Oneonta, N.Y.. He was taken when he stepped off the train on Thursday and then brought to the county jail on Friday by Chief of Police Edward Yanchitis. Three of the six implicated in the assault, which resulted in the death of Lyon, are now in jail. Although the story of the alleged murderers was given wide circulation in the press, Wagner said he had read none of the accounts and was surprised when told he was under arrest for complicity in the murder. ALSO Charles Gilbert, of Dundaff street, has in his possession an old violin nearly 200 years old. It is a genuine Stradivarius. Mr. Gilbert has been offered $700 for the ancient article. It was brought to this county and has been in Mr. Gilbert’s possession the past 20 years. He does not play and the instrument has been unused. It is a bargain for some one.

Montrose - George L. Hinds, of New York City, a former resident of Montrose, died in the Hahnemann Hospital, in Scranton. His age was 79 years. For some years he lived in North Bridgewater, at Hinds’ Corners. His body will be brought here and interment made in the family plot in Montrose cemetery. ALSO Contractor J. M. Noble is engaged in remodeling the apartments in the Masonic Block, lately vacated by Photographer L. G. Titman. At the rear of the second floor a large lodge room is being made, which will be 42x33 feet. A kitchen and butler’s pantry will also be built in connection, while the two front rooms will be devoted to billiard room and ladies’ quarters and for Eastern Star regalia and equipment. The floor of the main room will be of hardwood, suited to dancing and degree work. It is expected the work will be completed on or before June 1st, when a grand opening will be held.

Heart Lake - The Heart Lake Garage has an interesting announcement. The proprietor, Bert M. Brown, has lately added a wrecker and “ambulance” to his equipment and is in position to respond promptly to any calls for assistance. He has a fine plant, in which steam heat and electric lights have lately been installed.

Susquehanna - Susquehanna has a new fire truck that is about the last word in such apparatus. It is an American-LaFrance type, 75 triple combination pumping chemical and hose car. The car is driven by a rugged, 6-cylinder, 105 horse power motor, with more than ample speed and power to meet every condition of road and grade.

Pleasant Valley, Auburn Twp. - Jay Carter, of Beech Grove, who purchased the Raub farm, is cutting the timber down. He expects to put a mill in to saw it into lumber this summer. Last Friday, while skidding out logs, he was struck in the face by the butt of a log and knocked senseless. It is thought that his jaw is broken, besides other bones. It is planned to take him to the hospital today. The marvel is that Mr. Carter escaped with his life. ALSO P. E. Trible has purchased a radio and has a house full of listeners every evening.

Welsh Hill - The book club was pleasantly entertained by Miss Verde Morgan in the Grange Hall, Friday evening.

Fairdale - G. W. Snell told us that the dirt roads between Fairdale and Camptown were already being dragged and were passable though very heavy in places.

Dimock - C. W. Barnes will again take possession of his blacksmith shop, April 1st, after a long needed rest. ALSO A wood bee will be held for the Baptist minister from the woods of George
Baker.

New Milford - Jack Hallock is building a dining room to his ice cream stand at Trail garage. Mr. Hallock will build a service station at the forks of the road of the Trail and Heart Lake road as soon as the weather permits.

East Ararat - Frank May and Will Hathaway are busily engaged making maple syrup.

Thompson - The many friends and neighbors of Mrs. Permelia Tucker gathered at her home on March 16th, to extend congratulations and good wishes on her 90th birthday. At noon a very fine dinner was served by her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Douglas. During the afternoon many called and every one was greeted by her smile. Amid the flowers and tokens from loving friends, she left in our minds a picture long to be remembered.

Crandall Toy Factory (Continued from last week.) - About 40 persons were employed in 1870, many of them being young ladies. The business increased to such an extent that they needed still more commodious quarters and in 1875 C. M. Crandall & Co. purchased of Azur Lathrop the three story wooden building formerly used as a fork factory and the printing office of the Independent Republican. In the neighborhood of 65 persons were then employed and about one million feet of basswood and hemlock lumber were used annually. The financial affairs of the C.M. Crandall & Co. plant necessitated a large cash capital to provide for the current expenses. The financial depression of 1883 had its ill effect on the business. The factory was doing a business of about $70,000 per year, when in August 1886, occurred the fire which wiped it out. (Continued next week.)

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette & Susquehanna County Herald, March 18, 1825.

MARRIED - On the 19th instant, by the Rev. Samuel Marks, Mr. Norton Smith, to Miranda, daughter of David Wakelee, both of Lawsville, Susquehanna County.

The subscriber will pay three dollars per hundred for good quality BLACK SALTS, delivered at his ashery in Montrose. BENJ. SAYRE.

Jackson - For a town of its size, the people of Jackson and vicinity should be proud of its Library. The Jackson Library was founded in the year 1902. With the liberal donations of money and books at the time we were able to place on our shelves abut 600 volumes of good reading. With the books we have added to the list, up to this time, we now have abut 1400 volumes. The annual fee is 50 cents and the Library is open every day and evening for the exchange of books. The patronage has been gradually dropping off for the past few years until the past year, 1924, we had but 17 members. It does not seem that the people of this vicinity would let such a good thing go down for lack of support. There will be a public library meeting at the Central Hotel on March 3. Every public spirited person is invited to attend this meeting and help promote a good cause.

Montrose - Helen Gow, five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Gow, of Dalton, fell into the well of Dr. Chas. Decker, while she and her mother were spending the day at the doctor’s home. The child had been out of her mother’s sight for 20 minutes when she started in search of her. Mrs. Gow noted a pencil beside the well and the cover of planks being partially pushed aside. Suspecting her child had fallen in, carpenters working nearby came to her assistance, and in a few minutes the lifeless little body was taken from the water. Mr. Gow recently purchased a farm in North Bridgewater, and he and his family were moving there on Monday. Much sympathy is felt for the survivors, all of whom are grief stricken in the loss of the beloved child. The funeral will be held from the Decker home, Rev. L. B. Bryden officiating. Interment will be made in the Harford Cemetery.

Friendsville/Montrose - Former District Attorney, James F. Carmalt, 85 years old, died at the home of his daughter in Philadelphia. He was a former resident of Friendsville and spent his summers of late in Montrose, at the home of his nieces, the Misses Morris, on South Main street. He was for some years a member of the Susquehanna County Bar, having studied law at Harvard. He was district attorney of the county for one term in the ’70’s, but refused to attempt re-election on account of his distaste of the oath of office, which required him to prosecute alleged criminals when he believed them guiltless. He was a fine old gentleman and possessed the courtly manners of “gentlemen of the old school.” For years he was active in the Susquehanna County Agricultural Society. At one time he owned the north shore of Lake Mont Rose, now a part of the W. A. Lathrop estate. Besides his daughter he is survived by a son, James Carmalt, of Washington, D. C., a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Montrose - All who are interested in the Montrose Fire Department, or in having insurance rates reduced, should attend the annual department meeting on Friday evening. It is proposed to unite the companies into one organization at this time, in the belief that a more effective fire-fighting organization will result. With an improved fire department, and better equipment, thousands of dollars can be saved yearly in insurance premiums.

Uniondale - A serious accident occurred at the lower grade crossing of the Erie railroad here on Sunday, when a south bound train struck the team and wagon of John Onofrey, of Pleasant Mt. township. Mr. Onofrey and his son, Nicholas, 18, had delivered their load of milk at the local station and were returning home. Nearing the crossing they failed to notice the approaching train until they had driven onto the tracks. The wagon was demolished. The elder Onofrey was hurled high in the air, suffering injuries which caused his death. His son received a deep laceration of the scalp, a broken shoulder and other serious injuries. The horses were cut loose from the wagon and ran some distance before being caught. Mr. Onofrey was 59 years of age and is survived by his wife and eight children.

Dimock - Hon. E. P. Brown, who is not only a good legislator but also an ardent sporting fan and likes young people, is taking six high school boys to one of the greatest athletic carnivals of the year at State College. They will see the Navy in boxing, Notre Dame in basketball and Lehigh in wrestling.

Hop Bottom - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Austin, Feb. 21, a daughter, Shirley May; and born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brown, Feb. 15, a son, Walter Nash. ALSO Delbert Wright has been named postmaster of Hop Bottom to succeed Postmaster Stanley Williams. Postmaster Williams has given excellent satisfaction and many favored his retention, but he was politically a Democrat and hence on the wrong side of the fence.”

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. - We were very much shocked to hear of the death of Leonard Hart, at the Mackey hospital, resulting from a operation for appendicitis. He only lived one week. Death was caused by heart trouble. ALSO We are having April weather in the month of February. Hope we do not get our February weather in April.

Thompson - The members of the Thompson Epworth League are preparing a three act play, “The Barnsville Choir Spruces Up,” to be presented on March 6th, in the High school building.

Forest City - Mrs. M. J. Gorman is an accomplished violinist and yesterday delighted listeners of the WQAN station in Scranton. Displaying the true touch of the artist, Mrs. Gorman, of Forest City, brought enjoyment to thousands of listeners. With Miss Genelda Walsh at the piano, Mrs. Gorman played three selections, ending with “Ave Maria.”

News Brief: What with robins and bluebirds again with us and geese flying northward on Tuesday, youngsters roller skating and playing marbles, it surely looks as though spring had come. ALSO Senator Gelder has presented a bill providing for the construction of a state road from Auburn Center via Elk Lake and connecting with the concrete pave at South Montrose. Representative Brown has proposed a bill for a state road between St. Joseph, in the northeastern part of the county, to Stone’s Corners, in Forest Lake township. Both of these proposed thoroughfares are widely used and the sections traversed have no railroads to handle heavy freight transportation.

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette and Susquehanna County Herald and also The Susquehanna County Republican, February 25, 1825.

Died - In Lawsville, on the 16th inst., Miss Fanny Green, daughter of John Green, in the 17th year of her age.

Married - On the 16th inst., by Edward Packer, Esq., Mr.Robert Kent, to Miss Prudence Bailey, daughter of Capt. Amos Bailey, all of Hop Bottom.

Ararat - W. W. King, inspector for the Borden Farm Products Co., and a veterinarian, had an exciting experience in the snow storm at Ararat last week. The men were driving a team attached to a sleigh along the country roads in the blinding and drifting snow, hardly able to see the horses’ heads in the swirling snow. The animals got into deep snow where they were unable to pull the sleigh through and the men were forced to abandon the sleigh and walk two miles through snow up to their waists.

South Auburn - Richard Kinney, a former resident of this place, died in the Rush & Auburn Poor Asylum and was buried at Jersey Hill. He had no near relatives.

Montrose - Drivers of horses will be pleased to learn that the Susquehanna County Humane Society is sponsoring a move to establish a watering trough for horses and animals near the central part of town. Recently about the only thing that needed watering were automobile radiators and as a result the watering trough fell into disuse. ALSO The S. M. & B. trolley line, between Montrose and Brooklyn, was not in operation all day Friday, due to the drifting snow. About noon, Saturday, the track was cleared and the cars have since been running regularly.

East Bridgewater - After the heavy snow storm last week Dr. David T. Brewster visited a patient, Claud Otis, on the Frank Warner farm, East Bridgewater, by traveling over the drifts on snow shoes.

Forest City - It is reported on good authority that a concrete state road will be laid between this place and Dundaff. ALSO Andrew Poznan sustained severe lacerations of the right leg when caught by a mine car in the Erie mine. On Wednesday afternoon of last week Rudolph Churney was severely injured by a fall of rock. He suffered lacerations of the back. He was removed to his home on Dundaff street, where he is reported as being on the gain. ALSO Next Sunday morning Rev. C. V. McAllister will continue his series of sermons. The morning discourse will be a patriotic one and the message will bring us to a clearer understanding of our duties as citizens. The theme will be: “Pearls and Perils of America.”

Herrick Center - C. I. Baker, of this place, and Peter J. Madigan, of Crystal Lake, were in Montrose last week. Mr. Baker is one of the best known residents of Herrick, where he has lived many years. Mr. Madigan is in charge of the large and beautiful Johnson estate at Crystal Lake, whose owner is the widely known manufacturer of Red Cross surgical supplies. [Commonly known today as Johnson & Johnson.]

Dimock - Last week 27 young people, from Harford, passed through here, by automobile, on their way to Springville, where they were due to play basket ball. Their autos got stuck in the snow drifts just below Douglas Mills’, and after trying to get out for a couple hours, in vain, they left the cars and walked to Springville, where they made the game. They walked back to Mr. Mills’, where most of them stayed the rest of the night. Next morning they had more trouble getting to Montrose. It will be some time before an auto can travel these roads any more.

Susquehanna - Susquehanna received its full quota of the recent big snow storm. Many Erie trains were way behind their schedule. On Thursday, No 26, due in this place at 9 p.m., reached here at 12:50 midnight, and was lucky to get through at all. The storm piled the tracks and switches for two days, rendering the work of engineers and all railroad men dangerous and hard to perform.

West Clifford - To Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schmidt, Jr., Jan 23, 1925, a son—Selwin Lott Schmitt. Mrs. Schmitt is a niece of Atty. F. I. Lott, Montrose. She is a graduate of both the Wilkes-Barre high school and the Kingston [Wyoming] Seminary. Mr. Schmitt’s father was late instructor of music in Kingston and now professor of the Boston Conservatory of Music, Boston, Mass.

Vandling - The Simpson All Stars easily defeated Vandling Regulars by a score of 42-29. Payne was the high scorer for the locals and Gilhool and Roland featured for the visitors, each having 13 points.

Uniondale - The state had a force of men opening up the road on Cemetery hill and below M. O. Rounds’ place. Hitherto travel was made through the lots.

News Briefs: Co-operation and religious toleration are receiving a thorough test in a little church at Keystone, Nebr., where both Catholics and Protestants worship. In one end of the edifice is the Catholic altar. Opposite is the pulpit for Protestant services. Seats are arranged like those of a railroad coach so the backs face either end of the building. Reversal of the benches thus changes the church from one denomination to the other as desired. The church seats about 75 persons. ALSO Pennsylvania has 10,000 women farmers. Eight thousand actually operate farms. The acreage under cultivation approaches 600,000. The value of farms they run or own is $45,000,000.

“Two Hundred Years Ago,” from the Susquehanna Republican, February 4, 1825.

Married: In Lawsville, on the 26th Dec. last, by Lyman Trowbridge, Esq., Mr. Paul Baker, of New Milford, to Miss Polly Davis. On the 11th Jan., by the Rev. Gaylord Judd, James Rose, Esq., of Potter county, to Miss Clarissa Griswold, of Bradford county.

Died: In Springville, on the 12th ult., Mr. Spencer Lathrop.

New Goods offered by B. R. Lyons, Montrose. Just received a fresh supply of English, India, American and West India Goods. Among which may be found Silks, Black & Green Crapes, Tabby Velvets, Shawls, Silk, Cotton Handkerchiefs, Flannels, Cotton Yarn & Wicking. Also Knives and Forks, Penknives, Shoe bills, and other articles in the Hardware line, too numerous to mention. Molasses, Raisins, Tea, Ginger, Bar and Windsor Soap, Shot, Lead, Maccaboy and Scotch Snuff, Sulphur, Cloves, etc. Dye-Woods, School Books & Paper. 4d, 8d & 10d Nails.

Montrose – Warren Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, observed their 75th Anniversary. The meetings have been held in what is known as Masonic Hall, at No. 50 Church street, erected by Brother Azur Lathrop, in 1862, who was a member of the lodge and a very enthusiastic Mason. The bricks used in its construction were made by Bro. James Wheaton, of Franklin township. Later title to the building passed to Brother Moses S. Dessauer, who also took great interest in the Fraternity. In 1922 Samuel Dessauer named a special low price to the trustee should the lodge purchase the building. The deal was consummated and title passed to the Lodge in the same year, and the Lodge is now the owner of the three-story brick building free from encumbrances. The lodge now has 206 members.

Susquehanna – Mrs. Mary E. Wright, widow of the late Congressman Myron B. Wright, died at her home on Jan. 5, 1925. Deceased was before her marriage Miss Mary E. Falkenbury, a daughter of the late Hon. Samuel Falkenbury, of Susquehanna.

Great Bend – Lyman Stoddard, Civil War veteran of the 203rd Pa. Volunteer Regiment, died Jan. 7, 1925. He is survived by his wife and three sons and two daughters. One son, Chauncey Stoddard, is in the Naval Aviation, Langley Field, Va.

Forest City – George (Babe) Ruth, the King of Swatters and one of the most celebrated ballplayers of the age, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Kelly and the Forest House on Sunday. He was accompanied by Mike McNally, formerly of the New York Yankees. He recently became a member of the Washington team, pennant winners last year. Babe is a large man, standing over six feet with powerful shoulders. He is fleshy at present and will reduce about 40 pounds before the season opens. He is a lively conversationalist and humorous in his remarks.

ALSO A musical organization composed of young ladies, to be known as the “Booby Hatch Funmakers,” was recently organized. The “funmakers” consist of Misses Eleanor and Susan Yanchitis, Fannie and Angeline Skubic, Helen Dunleavy, Rose Fararo, Loretta Teague and Margaret Fleming.

Brooklyn – Willeston Palmer, Oscar Sterling and Robert Bedell are representing the vocational department of Brooklyn High School at the State Farm Show in Harrisburg.

Uniondale – Veterans of the World War here are receiving their bonus certificates. They would be better pleased with the cold cash. ALSO The storms of Monday and Tuesday played havoc with the roads. Our mail men went their rounds with great difficulty. Of course they had to depend on the reliable horse. No autos for the present.

Springville – Six of our high school boys walked to Harford to a basket ball game on Friday evening and came back after the game, making a distance of 36 miles. Some walk.

New Milford – H. W. Lewis, proprietor of the Park View Hotel, conducted a very enjoyable dance at his hostelry. Lackawanna Ramblers furnished excellent music for the occasion. A number of out-of-town guests were entertained during the evening and a very tasty lunch was served at midnight. Mr. Lewis promises more of these pleasant affairs in the near future.

Lawton – The neighbors here made a wood-bee for Mrs. Della Deuel on Tuesday.

Lanesboro – William Soop died in the Barnes hospital, Jan. 11, 1925. He was stricken with paralysis while attending a banquet and was one of the guests of honor at the banquet. He was employed by the Erie Railroad for many years.

Dimock – Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Cope delightfully entertained 32 of the Woodburne friends on New Year’s eve. After dinner, at which much merriment was occasioned by the jokes found in various dishes and places, Santa Claus, who did not arrive at this particular house at Christmas, distributed presents to all the guests. ALSO Several people from here, who intended to take the Sunday train going south, missed the train at noon, as they had supposed the Sunday schedule was the same as the weekly ones. Let it be known that this one train, during the week, leaves Dimock going south at 11:55, and an hour later on week days. These folks were obliged to get a car to take them to Tunkhannock.

WHAT FRIENDLY GOSSIP CAN DO: Because Juror Jerry Bates followed a time honored custom and entered into a discussion of county affairs with a group of farmers gathered around the big stove in Holmes’ store in Apalachin, NY, Samuel Diamond, of Elmira, had his case against the Alliance Insurance Company declared a mistrial, and the litigants as well as the County of Bradford, are out about $5,000 thus far expended in court costs. Bert Morrel, of Apalachin, clerk in the office of former State Senator Harvey D. Hinman, of Binghamton, happened to be in the Holmes’ store when Juror Bates expressed his opinion.

“Two Hundred Years Ago” from the Susquehanna Republican, Jan. 14, 1825.

Pensioners – It appears from an official document aid before Congress the present session, that the following sums have been paid by the United States to pensioners in the year 1824, viz: - The Revolutionary Pensioners amount to 13,034, and their pay to 1,337,316 dollars; the Invalid Pensioners amount to 3,736, and their pay to 298,000 dollars 69 cts.; those who receive half pay in lieu of bounty land, amount to 202, and their pay to 9,876 dollars. During the year 1824, there have died of revolutionary pensioners 441, invalid do. 73, half pay, none; and in the same period there have been added to the number of revolutionary pensioners 675, invalid 75, and half pay 1.

CRACKERS - For sale by B. R. Lyons. Also, a few Christian Almanacs remain unsold. The good people of Susquehanna will do well to improve the opportunity, and supply themselves with this valuable work. Dec. 31.

Third and Last Call! Those persons owing Grain to the Subscribers for Whiskey are informed that it must be delivered immediately. Forty-four cents per bushel will be allowed for Rye and Corn on old accounts. HERRICK & FORDHAM. Montrose, Jan. 6.

Herrick Twp. - Over three years ago, Oct. 3, 1921, Burns Lyons, a prominent Uniondale stockman, was brutally assaulted and robbed of $2,000 in a barn on his farm in this place. The following Thursday he passed away without regaining consciousness. The state police, detectives and local officials worked on the case but were apparently baffled in obtaining clews [clues] that warranted making arrests. Recently, information was obtained that led to the arrest of Walter Kubas, age 16, a lad of this place and Michael Turano, a former Herrick resident. Warrants have also been issued for Joseph Welicks, Richard Wagner, Mike Bussik and Clarence Eagan. Kubas, who is several years younger than the others, claims that he was posted as a “look out” by the others, and was not an eye witness of the affray. The attack on Lyon, who was a stock buyer, was known to keep considerable sums of money in his pocket.

Auburn Twp. - The death of R. M. Bushnell, a native of this township and for many years a well known justice, occurred on March 10, 1925. Deceased was 81 years of age and was born to John and Eliza (Riley) Bushnell, Jan. 7, 1844. He followed farming as long as his health permitted and for many years served as school director and justice of the peace. He and his wife moved to Montrose about seven years ago. ALSO Many in the place heard over the radio the president’s [Calvin Coolidge] inaugural speech.

Dimock - William Bell and Thomas Noble are making maple syrup. New maple syrup is being offered by local makers from the first run at $2.00 a gallon. ALSO The net proceeds of the Community Workers dinner, was $37.74. Several persons asked how it was possible for the ladies to put on such a fine dinner for 25 and 15 cents, the usual prices charged.

Little Meadows - The Graves school has been closed the past week because of the illness of the teacher, Miss Cathleen Coleman.

Forest City - “Pat O’Malley,” who is often seen on the screen, is a Forest City lad who has made good in the theatrical world. He has a brother, in Susquehanna, employed as a trainman on the Erie.

Upper Lake, New Milford Twp. - Justin Tingley had his horse “corked” one day last week while working in the woods. Dr. Miller, of Montrose was called and doctored the wounds.

Harford - Mrs. Ida Whitman and William Holmes were united in marriage, March 7th, by Rev. Sanford, at the M. E. parsonage in Montrose. They will reside at Union Hill. They were attended by Mr. & Mrs. Earl Lewis.

Susquehanna - Miss Dorothy Osborne, formerly of this place, is winning fame as a moving picture actress. In the March issue of the “Smart Set” magazine, she is pictured, and the story of the play in which she is starring is printed. Miss Osborne is the grand-daughter of Mrs. Osborne, of Myrtle street, and a niece of Mrs. Harry Demander and Mrs. H. Perry, all of Susquehanna.

Hallstead - Eugene F. Wilmot, who has not been in the best of health recently, is showing a decided improvement. He informs us that it was just fifteen years ago that he relinquished his position as conductor on the Lackawanna railroad and was succeeded by the present conductor, Charles Flanagan.

Oakland - Oakland township and Oakland borough school districts are considering building a new eight room high school building between High and Borden streets. Owing to the heavy handed indebtedness of the borough, at present, to float the necessary bond to build the building will make the indebtedness exceed the limit of 7% of the assessed valuation of property.

Franklin Forks - Fred Knapp has purchased the house and blacksmith shop at the foot of the long hill, owned by parties in Binghamton.

Brookdale - Born to Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Henry, a son, Dellmont Coolidge.

Brooklyn - Mrs. McKeeby entertained in honor of her sister, Mrs. Mary Carey’s 82nd birthday. The following ladies were present, all except one being over 80 years of age: Mrs. E. M. Hine, Mrs. M. J. Kent, Mrs. E. A. Giles, Mrs. J. S. Wright, Mrs. Perigo and Mrs. Carey and Mrs. McKeeby. ALSO The Girl Scouts, with their captain, Mrs. Wolfe, enjoyed a hike to Ely Lake on Saturday.

Uniondale - Today marks the 37th anniversary of the blizzard that swept the eastern section of this country. Railroads were blocked, street traffic in the larger cities and the county roads were blocked for several days. Morgan Daniels tells us that on the previous day he took a case of eggs to the station for shipment. The hen fruit was not sent to its destination for more than a week on account of blocked roads. The Erie had but one track at that time and was not cleared for more than a week.

Montrose - From an article published by F. B. Jewett: “Charles M. Crandall invented some wood children’s toys that were patented in 1867. Soon, afterward Mr. Crandall showed some of the alphabetical blocks to P. T. Barnum, the great showman. Mr. Barnum was so interested in them that he gave them a place in his museum in New York city. They were on exhibition for some time and such demand was created for the building blocks that Mr. Crandall had to arrange for larger quarters and more machinery in order to fill the orders. He arranged with the Sayre Bros. for the second story of their large building, with power furnished by the Sayres from their large steam engine and boiler. In a short time the toys manufactured by this firm were sent to all nations and this factory was the largest in the world manufacturing children’s toys exclusively.” [Continued next week.]

News Brief: Eggs are taking a drop in price. Local buyers are giving 27 cents a dozen at present. The hens are getting over their “long rest” and are “shelling ‘em out.”

200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette & Susquehanna County Herald, March 11, 1825.

TO PENSIONERS. Congress has made the necessary appropriations for paying off the revolutionary soldiers for the present year.

NOTICE. The Eastern and Silver Lake Post routes will now be performed by Mr. T. Tewksbury. The terms will be the same as formerly, except that each subscriber will be required to pay the carrier fifty cents. One dollar seventy-five cents to the printers. J. CATLIN & CO.

It is estimated that nearly one half of the citizens of Philadelphia and New York are afflicted with the influenza. The disease is also very prevalent in many parts of the country.

Hallstead/Great Bend - The county commissioners have closed the Hallstead-Great Bend bridge over the Susquehanna river to traffic, although foot passengers still use it for crossing. During the flood last week, huge cakes of ice damaged one pier and abutment and injured the ironworks on the Great Bend end of the bridge. Fearing that the water had seriously undermined it, the commissioners closed the bridge. The water is still so high that it is impossible to accurately gauge the damage done. A county bridge at Brandt was also taken out last week and carried downstream. The span was about 70 feet long. This structure was completely wrecked and will have to be entirely rebuilt.

Thompson - The Thompson High school cage artists went down to defeat at the hands of the Starrucca High school performers, Feb. 14, with a score of 35 to 24.Thompson was lost with the absence of their star center, Orland Dickey. “Don” Shelley and Rolley Buck played the best game for the losers, scoring 8 and 6 points respectively.

Hop Bottom - February 22nd will be observed in the M. E. Sunday school by a special program of music, recitations and songs. All veterans of the Civil War and the World War are especially invited to attend. Talks will be given by some of the veterans.

Harford - In commemoration of the birthday of the first president, a patriotic service will be held next Sunday at the Congregational Church. An address will be delivered by the pastor on, “The Character of Washington.”

New Milford - Mrs. Charles Ainey, formerly of Montrose, was admitted to the City Hospital, Binghamton, last week. Physicians in the hospital diagnosed her illness as a case of “sleeping sickness.” Her condition was reported as critical.

Montrose - Mrs. Marshall Goodheart, of Worcester, Mass., before her marriage Miss Anna Warriner, of Montrose, has been at her former home here this week. Friends who have known Mrs. Goodheart, as Mrs. Gutherz, will be interested in learning that recently her husband and she decided to change the combined French-Swiss name of Gutherz to the American appellation of Goodheart.

Dimock - Earl Barnes was so unfortunate as to lose his Chevrolet car by fire, one day last week, while he and Ernest Benninger were on the Lackawanna Trail. The car tipped over, pinning Mr. Benninger beneath it, but he was rescued in time to avoid being burned, luckily for him.

Brooklyn - The Ladies Musical Club was pleasantly entertained by Mrs. Smith and Miss Roberts at the former’s home. The program consisted chiefly of patriotic songs. Mrs. Wolfe sang the French National Hymn; Miss Stonier, an Irish and Welsh song; Mrs. Hardy, Mrs. Fitch, Mrs. Roper and Mrs. Smith sang the National Hawaiian song, and the chorus of ladies present sang several other national hymns. Mrs. Gere and Mrs. Terry played a piano duet which was a medley of five national hymns, ending with “The Star Spangled Banner.”

Susquehanna - W. H. French, a Civil War veteran, fell on the ice at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Washington Street and fractured his right arm. Dr. Condon reduced the fracture. Many falls upon the ice have occurred but Mr. French was more unlucky than many in the results. He injured the arm that was shattered by a bullet away back in the days of the Civil War, and which showed unmistakable signs of the suffering and the handicap it has been all these years.

Williams Pond - A four-horse sleigh load from Snow Hollow attended the dance at Heart Lake, Friday night.

Gelatt - The death of Eugene Gelatt occurred at his home at Gelatt, Feb. 7, after a lingering illness of several weeks. He was 63 years of age and a life long resident of Gelatt.

Forest City - Julius Yeglinsky has joined Uncle Sam’s fighting forces. He will be a member of the band stationed at Fort Hoyle, Md. ALSO The Naperj Society will make an application to court for a charter on April 13. The intended corporation will be called “The Slovenian Catholic Singing, Dramatic and Educational Society of Forest City.”

Uniondale - It is reported that Lewis Allen is to open a blacksmith shop here in the near future.

A Quote from Abraham Lincoln: “My best friend is a person who will give me a book I have not read.”

“200 Years Ago” from the Montrose Gazette and Susquehanna County Herald, Feb. 4 and Feb. 18, 1825.

Divorce notices were announced in the form of advertisements, as below:

TO MARTHA HARRIS. Take Notice, that Daniel Harris, your husband, has filed his petition and libel against you for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that an alias subpoena has issued. You are therefore required to be and appear before the Court of Common Please in and for the county of Susquehanna, to be held at Montrose, on the fifth Monday of January next, and then and there shew cause, if any you have, why the said petition and libel of the said Daniell should not be granted, & his bonds of matrimony with you should not be dissolved. SAMUEL GREGORY, Sheriff, Montrose, Dec. 23d, 1824.

TO ELIZA WYLIE. Take Notice, that James Wylie, your husband, has filed his petition and libel against you, for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and that an alias subpoena has issued. You are therefore required to be and appear before the Court of Common Please, in and for the county of Susquehanna, to be held at Montrose, on the fifth Monday of January next, and then and there to shew cause, if any you have, why the said petition and libel of the said James should not be granted, and his bonds of matrimony with you should not be dissolved. SAMUEL GREGORY, Sheriff, Montrose, Dec. 23d, 1824.

And more advertisements:

Dundaff HAT Manufactory. The subscriber, having removed his Hatting business from Wilkesbarre to Dundaff, in Susquehanna co., wishes to inform the public that he is constantly making HATS of the following description, which he offers to sell, wholesale or retail, as low for cash as hats of the same quality can be purchased of the Hatters in the cities, viz: Water-proof BEAVERETTS, CASTORS, IMITATION BEAVERS, Common RORUM and WOOL HATS. He will also receive for Hats at retail, this Manufactory, most kinds of country produce, as also, Hatting Wool and Furs. JAMES WARNER, Dundaff.

FOR SALE. A valuable improvement, in the township of LENOX, on the Milford & Owego Turnpike, at the 14th mile-board from Montrose, together with a TWO STORY HOUSE, 22 x 26 ft, with a small cellar—also a good log BLACKSMITH SHOP. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber, living on said premises. EDWARD MAXSON. Lenox, January 8th, 1825

Taps Sounded for Civil War Veteran – The death of Barrett L. Robinson occurred at his home on Grow Avenue, Montrose, Jan. 24, 1925. Barrett Isaac Robinson was born in Forest Lake twp., Oct. 2, 1845 and was a son of Alvin and Louise Tuttle Robinson. His early life was spent on his father’s farm. On Nov. 1, 1866, he was united in marriage to Mary Ann Dutcher and the greater part of their lives were spent in Bridgewater Township, on what is known as the Brewster farm between Montrose and Fairdale. He enlisted in Co. I, 53rd Pa. Volunteer Infantry and served until the close of the war. Interment was made in the Montrose cemetery. The honorary bearers were four comrades of the war of the rebellion, F. I. Lott, T. F. Mack, J. I. Chapman and J. H. Corwin.

Great Bend – The Northeastern Telephone Co’s exchange was burned and the interior of the brick structure in which it was housed was completely gutted by the flames. The building was owned by Mrs. Etta Gelatt, who is the operator of the exchange, and is located between the Keystone and Central Hotels. The Hallstead fire engine came quickly and although the water pressure was low, the flames were confined to the one building.

Forest City – Miss Louise Yanchitis left for Washington, D. C., to accept a government position as nurse. She reports for duty this week in Hospital No. 20.

Cold Temperatures - Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp., at 11:48 a.m., the thermometer was -15 last Saturday morning. As low as 28 degrees below zero was reported in Montrose early yesterday morning. In Birchardville it was reported to be 26 below on Friday morning. The first of the week, however, was quite spring-like. The thermometer in Uniondale marked 20 below.

South Ararat – We were hard hit by the storm on Tuesday. Milk teams were unable to make their trips and our energetic mail man, George Lamb, could not make his trip. But, as soon as the storm was over the men, with teams and shovels, made their way good to the milk station and opened up the roads.

Dimock – After the boys and girls basket ball game between Hallstead and Dimock, on Friday evening, the teams were treated to a light lunch consisting of cocoa and cookies. ALSO The progress of Albert Lane’s and Luther Ely’s skiing is plainly marked on their faces.

Heart Lake – Mrs. Arthur Goff scalded her arm and one side of her face while turning boiling water in her washer.

Herrick Center – Geo. Phillippi was struck by a D & H train on Tuesday of last week, while crossing the track. He was badly cut and bruised about the head and body, but will recover. A blinding snow storm prevented his seeing the oncoming train.

Jackson Twp. – The Democrat printed an interesting article on “Bacteria and Their Control.” It is written by James K. Strockbine, a young man of this place, who is a junior in the veterinary school of the Univ. of Pennsylvania. It is written, not in the style of a “specialist,” but with the object of “giving the folks at home something I have received.”

New Milford – The New Milford High School will present an operetta in the Opera House, Friday evening, Feb. 6th, entitled, “Love Pirates in Hawaii.”

Uniondale – G. E. Douglas predicted that W. T. Curtis would find water at a place designated by him, and would not have to go ten feet to secure an ample flow of water. Mr. Curtis heeded the advice and the result is a well of fine water and an abundant supply. Some may say that “water witches” are always wrong, but Mr. Douglas has convinced many of his powers.

Thompson – The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union will hold their regular parlor meeting on February 5th, at Miss Hannah Walker’s.

Striking Miners Living in Tents: Five thousand persons—striking miners and their families—are encamped in the hills near Charleston, W. Va., with single sheets of canvas protecting them from winter storms. Down in the valley, a few hundred yards away, strike breakers and their families occupy the company shacks from which inhabitants of the tent colony were evicted when they refused to work for a wage scale which they said is below that paid in the central competitive field. The courts of the state hold injunctions granted miners, in their attempts to remain in their company owned homes, were not binding in event of a strike. Wholesale evictions followed and non-union miners came in with their families, occupied company shacks and began digging in the few mines able to continue operations.

News Briefs: If you buy a Ford touring car by the pound it will be found cheaper than sugar was during the war. It is estimated that a Ford car now sells at 20 cents a pound, the lowest price in its history. ALSO Forty-three different kinds of pots have been made from 800 fragments of pottery unearthed by Max Schrabist, archaeologist of the Wyoming Historical Society [Wyoming Historical and Geological Society in Wilkes Barre], who has been making excavations at Rock Cabin, on Wyoming Mountain. The pottery was the work of the Lenape tribe of Indians, who frequented this valley. The designs on the vessels vary on nearly every piece. Rock Cabin has proved a repository of Indian relics. Mr. Schrabist believes that it was used as an Indian shelter rather than as a permanent habitation of the tribe ALSO Tobogganing as a local sport among the young people is growing in favor this winter. The body of snow now on the ground makes the sport a thrilling one. To the athletically inclined there is no thrill superior to gliding swiftly down a steep hillside on a crisp night when moon and toboggan are both full. ALSO Many are taking advantage of the cozy surroundings in the public library to spend these cold winter evenings. Visitors are always welcome and anyone visiting the town will find plenty of the best reading material and a comfortable, congenial atmosphere.

New Milford – Joseph Kenneth Pressman, 8-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clement Pressman, died in the Moore-Overton Hospital, Binghamton, Friday night. The youth was fatally injured while coasting near his home on the preceding Monday morning. A sled on which he was riding broke under him, and a portion of the runner gashed him severely in the abdomen. Surgeons and physicians did all possible to save the boy’s life, but gangrene and other complications prevented them from making a successful combat into the disease. His father is superintendent of the New Milford silk mill. Besides his parents he is survived by five bothers and five sisters. Interment was in St. Patrick’s cemetery, Olyphant.

Heart Lake – Friends of George Allen made him a wood-bee on Dec. 26 and 27. Those drawing wood were Charles Hill, Guy Bayless, Glen Mead, Martin VanHousen and Clarence Allen. They buzzed a nice supply for which Mr. Allen is very grateful.

Harford – The Methodist Church will present a sermon, “Spiritual Radio, or Listening In” at the 10:30 service.

Brookdale – Lester Chaffee and Erwin Roe, of Rhiney Creek, have each had a radio installed in their homes recently. ALSO Paul Shoemaker and Catherine Mosser, who have been spending their vacation at their homes here, are to leave for their school at Allentown, Monday.

Hop Bottom – The pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Yeomans was the scene of a joyous occasion when over 75 invited guests, who had wended their way over the heavily snow-laden hill, were present to greet Homer Yeomans and bride [formerly Edna Saunders], upon their arrival home from their wedding trip. The evening was spent in the usual manner of such affairs, with plenty of music to make everyone happy. Delicious refreshments were served, after which the guests departed leaving many gifts, including silver, glass, china, linen, paintings and money, with a check for $50 from the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Saunders.

Forest City – A sad accident occurred at the Clinton Colliery, Vandling, resulting in the death of Charles Wood, of Forest City, and seriously wounding his laborer, Adam Mozelewski, also of Forest City. A large section of the roof of the chamber in which they were working fell without warning, burying them under a large amount of debris. It was with great difficulty that the rescue party succeeded in the liberation of the unfortunate men. They were rushed to Emergency Hospital, Carbondale, where Wood passed away. Mozeleski is in serious condition.

Dimock – While enjoying a little wrestling bout with Ceylon Ely, on Friday, Raymond Randall had his shoulder broken during what is called a “half Nelson hold.” This will handicap Raymond for some time.

South Gibson – There were no preaching services at the church on Sunday last on account of the illness of our pastor, Rev. S. D. Clark.

Forest Lake – Rev. J. Frank Warner, a native of this place, died in California last Saturday. He entered the ministry in 1871 and one of his first pastorates was at Thompson, this county. He also served at West Nicholson, Waymart, Sterling, Marathon, Killawog, New Milford, Oswego, Tunkhannock and Sayre.

Susquehanna – Christmas passed off quietly in this place. A Community Tree was enjoyed on Main street, with music by the Erie Band, singing by the choirs of the churches and the school pupils, remarks by Burgess Condon, Rev. D. J. Bustin and treats for about 1000 children by the local Elks, were features of the evening. ALSO Miss Helen Reddon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reddon, took the black veil in the Immaculate Heart Order. She will be known as Sister Helen Marie.

Great Bend – A barn on the Albert Snedaker farm, on the Windsor road, was destroyed by fire last Friday. Richard Slater occupies the place, and it is alleged that the carelessness of his children caused the fire. The building contained about nine tons of hay, which belonged to Gus Dobson. The building was owned by Mrs. A. L. Snedaker. Authorities will make an investigation as to the cause of the fire.

Crystal Lake – Leander Lee, State road foreman, of Clifford, was here Monday and shoveled the road from the Lake to Forest City. It is a pleasure to see Mr. Lee and his men work. They give a fair day’s work, for a day’s wages. ALSO The patrons of R. D. #1, were pleased to see Ben, the genial and efficient mail man, give a wonderful exhibition of skill with a “Ford Car” through snow drifts, over ditches, stone walls, and wire fences, in a effort to perform his duty.

Uniondale - Two lads from Clifford township shot up a signal lantern on the O. & W. railroad a few days ago. They paid $7.50 for the sport. Rather costly, but it may teach them a lesson.

Exchange Hotel Fire: As reported last week, the Exchange Hotel, South Main Street, Montrose, was destroyed by fire. The building was erected about 1812 and was originally known as the Farmers’ Hotel, a dollar-a-day house. As reported in Peck’s Centennial history: “After Luther Catlin purchased the I. P. Foster tannery, his son-in-law, S. F. Keeler, converted the old Foster and Raynsford shoe and leather store into a hotel.” Miss Blackman’s history reads as follows” “Isaac P. Foster, the first tanner and currier in the place, came from South Hampton, L. I., in 1811, and erected first the house afterwards occupied by B. T. Case, Esq., but soon after the old Keeler Hotel, and prepared his tan yard just back of it. The basement or cellar of this was the first place of confinement for breakers of the public peace.” The present owner, John J. Burke, plans to rebuild on the site. It should be noted that the fire was confined to this building alone. A narrow alleyway separated the hotel from the farm implement building and lumber sheds of Homer G. Lake.

“Two Hundred Years Ago” from the Susquehanna Republican, Jan. 7, 1825.

BOROUGH ORDINANCE. Be it ordained by the Town-Council of the Borough of Montrose—that, from and after the 25th day of December, one thousand eight hundred and twenty four, if any person or persons shall place or leave any wood, bark, coals, rails, boards, timber, lumber, fences, carts, wagons, coaches, sleds, hacks, ploughs, harrows, or other goods and chattels—or any other obstruction whatever, on any of the streets, avenues, lanes, alleys or public lands, within said borough for the space of twenty four hours, he, she, or they shall forfeit and pay the sum of five dollars to be recovered for the use of the said corporation. Passed Dec. 17th, 1824. Samuel Hodgdon, President of Town Council. Attest—Asa Dimock, Jr. Montrose, 16 Dec. 1824.

ALSO: THE SUSQUEHANNA TROOP and BRIDGEWATER YEOMANRY GUARDS, Will parade in front of the Court House on Thursday the 13th day of January next, at 9 o’clock A.M. armed and equipped. The MONTROSE ARTILLARY are requested to attend at the same time and place. WM. JESSUP, COL. .

Montrose - One of the largest attended and most animated fire department meetings took place Friday evening. At that time the various companies voted to unite under one head: Rough &Ready, No. 1; Hose and Chemical Co., No. 2, and Rescue Hook & Ladder Co. In order to bring the matter up for vote, B. R. Gardner moved that the three companies unite under the charter of the earliest company — Rough & Ready Fire Co. (1849), placing their funds in a common treasury and working for the common good of the one organization. The serious fire at Hallstead, on the same morning of the day this meeting was held, had a salutary effect in bringing out many who might not otherwise have attended.

Springville - The Fike home in Parkvale, about 2 1/2 miles east of Springville, was burned to the ground early Saturday morning, while the men were in the barn doing early chores. The three Fike brothers, Warren, Edwin and Jacob are bachelors, all of whom are over 70 years, and their sister, Miss Mary Fike, live together. They are temporarily with relatives and neighbors in that vicinity. A great deal of sympathy has been expressed for these aged people in their overwhelming loss and neighbors and friends are helping them in all possible ways. ALSO The southbound Lehigh Valley train was derailed between this place and Tunkhannock on Saturday. The train was about five hours late in reaching Tunkhannock.

Forest Lake - The home of George Micks, who resides on what was formerly the T. I. Kane farm, was burned Friday morning. Mr.and Mrs. Micks and their five children were roused by the crackle of flames and smoke and barely escaped with their lives. All of their provisions were destroyed, together with their household goods, clothing and the home. Mr. Micks came from Scranton two years and purchased the property. H. V. Ruger and James Broderick have taken the family into their homes until other provisions can be made for them.

Hallstead - Fire broke out in the business district early Friday morning, practically destroying seven buildings and resulted in a loss of upwards of $150,000. Among the buildings and business places destroyed were the garage and salesroom of the Conrad Motor Car Co., including 27 cars, 19 of them new Dodge models; the Hanrahan block, the J.. B. Rogers building, First National Bank building; block owned by Era Whited, in which was located F. B. Brown’s confectionery and jewelry store, known as “The Sugar Bowl;” C. Homer Young’s Garage and the Hallstead Opera House; while other buildings were damaged. The Binghamton Fire Dept. was called before the wires came down and Chief Lyon and combination jumper No. 4 went to the assistance of the Hallstead firemen. The bridge was closed over the Susquehanna river but it was opened to let the Binghamton and Great Bend apparatus through. With a pumper working on the river bank, streams of water were soon being thrown onto the blazing buildings. A high west wind was blowing, which with the near-zero atmosphere, made it most strenuous work to fight the flames.The Hallstead firemen in their first efforts, unassisted by the Binghamton department, were handicapped by inadequate apparatus and low water pressure. Chief John Leahy and Fireman Frank Sickler were painfully burned when the wind whipped the chemical streams around from the chemical truck. The greatest loss was sustained by the Conrad Motor Car Co., estimated at $60,000, but fortunately the cars were largely insured.

Harford - Word was received here last week of the death of Ross Whitney, at Jamestown, NY. He was a former Harford boy.

Susquehanna - Wm. G. Getter, the well known baker, has bought the building at the corner of Grand street and Jackson Avenue from Harry G. Brush. Mr. Getter has occupied this building for some time. He is remodeling it and a suite of living rooms is being arranged upon the second floor. ALSO Work will be started on the new high school early in the spring.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. - March came in quite lion-like. Hope it gets more lamb-like soon.

Brooklyn - “Patty Makes Things Hum” will be presented by local talent in the Universalist church, Friday evening.

East Rush - Wade Knuckle went to Washington, D. C., the first of the week, to witness the inauguration of President Coolidge.

Thompson - There will be a general meeting in the interest of the new bank organizing under the name of First National Bank. Two New York and Philadelphia bankers are expected to give short talks on country banking and why the county should do their business at home to develop the home town.

Uniondale - There seems to be a great desire to own radios among our people and the fascination cannot be thrust aside. George Fowler has purchased a set from Earl Payne, the local agent. D. B. Gibson has a hummer and Miss Beulah Deming has made the purchase of a radio. ALSO The upper road to Forest City is far better than the lower road. There are not so many ruts on the upper road.

News Briefs: Harry Biles, of Kirkwood, NY, was killed by a train on a railroad crossing on Wednesday morning of last week. Mr. Biles was the first man in Bradford county to be successfully operated on for the then new disease, appendicitis. The disease, when it first attracted special attention from medical men, was thought to be caused by fruit seeds in the appendix. ALSO The chestnut blight is steadily spreading over the country, exterminating the American chestnut as it moves. The financial loss has been very heavy for owners who failed to cut their dead chestnuts before it deteriorated and the U. S. Department of Agriculture and State forestry departments have been active in advocating timely utilization.

200 Years Ago from the Susquehanna County Republican and Montrose Gazette and Susquehanna County Herald, March 4th, 1825.

TOWNSHIP ELECTION: Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of Bridgewater township, that an election will be held at the house formerly occupied by Isaac Post, in said township, on Friday, the 18th day of March, 1825, between the hours of one and six o’clock in the afternoon, for the election of four Persons for AUDITORS of the accounts of said township—two persons for OVERSEERS OF THE POOR—four persons for CONSTABLES, and two persons for SUPERVISORS of the highways. JOSEPH WILLIAMS & SAMUEL BARCLAY, Supervisors.

MARRIED, on the 1st. inst. by Edward Packer, Esquire, Mr. Francis Babcock, of Springville, to Miss Parnal Ely, of Hopbottom, Susquehanna county.

ASHES. TWELVE and a half cents per bushel will be given by the subscriber for good HOUSE ASHES, in goods at cash price, at his store in Hop Bottom. JAMES NOBLE.

A few hundred weight of SPANISH BROWN, of a superior quality, just received at the DRUG STORE, and will be sold on reasonable terms.

Herrick Twp. - Capt. Lewis Martin Bunnell, a native of this place, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Mott, in Scranton, Feb. 4, 1925. Capt. Bunnell was 92 years of age, having been born in Herrick, Dec. 8, 1833, after his parents moved from Connecticut in 1820. He completed his education at Harford Seminary and Wyoming Seminary and in 1856 entered the law office of Ralph B. Little, in Montrose, as a law student, and was admitted to practice in the county courts in 1858. When the Civil War broke out he was the first man in Susquehanna County to respond to the call for volunteers. He was elected captain of Co. E., 177th Pa. Volunteers, one of the companies which he recruited and served with distinction until the end of hostilities. He returned to Montrose and married Anne Davis in 1866 and the same year moved to Scranton and continued the practice of law for almost 50 years. He was the oldest member of the Lackawanna County bar.

Harford - Mrs. Jane Harding died Tuesday morning at the age of 92. The funeral was held from the home, on Thursday, with burial in the South Gibson Cemetery.

Rush - A valentine social will be held in the basement of the Rush M. E. church, Friday evening, Feb. 13, for the benefit of the senior class of the high school. Each girl will please bring a valentine. Everyone cordially invited.

Forest Lake - We will pay no bills for shoveling snow or other work on roads in Forest Lake township, without orders from supervisors.

Brooklyn - W. S. Tiffany has taken a position with the South Montrose Manufacturing Co. as a salesman. Mr. Tiffany is selling garment hangers to the big department stores in Chicago, New York and other cities in the middle west and east.

Stevens Point - In this week’s Democrat appears a death notice of Mrs. Julia Melious. The World War brought its trail of tragedy to her. Her husband was one of those to respond to Uncle Sam’s call and he went overseas with the American expeditionary forces. He never was heard from after he landed. Whether he was killed in battle and buried in an unknown grave, or lost his mind and became a wanderer through shell shock, is not known. Within the year she also lost her little six-year-old daughter, which was a severe blow to her.

Montrose - The Ideal Theatre is playing, this week— “Forbidden Paradise,” “North of 36,” and “A Sainted Devil,” a Rex Beach story staring Rudolph Valentino.

Uniondale - Wm. Snedeker, our street commissioner, had a force of men opening the roads Tuesday, so as to permit the passage of automobiles. For three weeks or more automobile traffic has been suspended in this vicinity. ALSO Dynamite parties are uncommon in this locality. Thursday night, at the midnight hour, three blasts were heard. It was probably the work of youths who wished to give warning of the predicted end of the world on the following day.

Hallstead - Frank Sickler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sickler, was injured while shoveling snow under the turntable at the Erie shops at Susquehanna. Mr. Sickler, who was thrown to the ground by some one turning the table, not knowing he was there, had one leg and one arm badly lacerated, and was taken to the Barnes hospital in an unconscious condition.

Dimock - The road has been opened for automobiles from Dimock to the concrete, at Louden Hill, yet the big thaw of the present will soon make it impassable again.

Kingsley - A sleigh load of young people from here attended a basket ball game at Harford, Friday evening. ALSO The Kingsley Book Club was entertained at the Aqua Inn last Thursday evening.

Thompson - We noticed that there were six pairs of overshoes on Doctor Barnes’ front porch Sunday. Therefore we conclude that they had company that day.

Forest City - Fresh mined coal for sale at the Clifford Breaker: Stove Coal at $9 per ton; Chestnut Coal at $9 per ton; Pea Coal at $6 per ton. ALSO Sol Brounstein is home from Alden, NY, where he received treatment at the celebrated mineral springs located at that place. He is greatly improved.

Article by Henry W. Felton, Montrose Democrat, 2/12/1925. “A few months ago I stood in the National Cemetery at Gettysburg and faced the spot where the immortal Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg speech. I tried to picture him as he stood there that day in November,1863 and said those 267 words that will live forever in our classical literature. He arose, came forward, and adjusted his spectacles. He read his speech from a small piece of paper. As he stood there—tall, homely, gaunt—a titter passed over the audience in front of him. They actually laughed at Lincoln’s appearance. They had just listened to Edward Everett, who was considered America’s greatest orator at that time, and who had moved them mightily in a speech two hours long. And the contrast! But the laughter soon was gone. A deep, reverent, thoughtful silence took its place. Did they cheer when Lincoln had finished? By no means. Would they have cheered the Lord’s prayer? In that speech Lincoln gave to us what many scholars declare to be the shortest speech ever delivered. Read again the speech of Lincoln for its logic, its wonderful sentence structure, force in its choice of words and the pure patriotism it breathed—the kind which gripped men’s hearts and stamped immortal truths on their minds. It is the simple characterization of the great man who uttered it.’

From the Susquehanna County Republican, Montrose, Pa., February, 11, 1825.

DIED: In this borough on Sunday last, Mr. James Baldwin, in the 22nd year of his age.

Right of Suffrage - The select Committee in the New York Legislature, on this subject, have reported an amendment to the constitution of New York, authorizing all white citizens, aged 21, to vote after one year’s residence in the state and six months residence in the county, and authorizing all blacks to vote who possess a freehold of the value of $250 dollars.

Great Bend – Fire destroyed the house and barn of Cyrus W. Bankes, Monday morning. Two daughters of Mr. Bankes were milking the cows in the stable when they heard a crackling in the haymow as though it were burning. They called their father, who was in the house at the time, and on hurrying to the barn the interior of the structure was found blazing. There was no means at hand to effectively fight the flames and the attention of all was given to saving the animals, which was accomplished. Burning embers from the barn set fire to the house, which was also speedily consumed, together with sheds near the barn. Mr. Bankes was a former merchant in Great Bend, but for several years had been following farming. His farm is located just across the Hallstead-Great Bend bridge and adjoining the farm on which the toll house used to be located.

Lanesboro – The Frank Kishbaugh General Store was destroyed by fire on Thursday morning with practically all of the stock of merchandise. The Lanesboro and Susquehanna fire companies did good work in confining the flames, working desperately in the zero atmosphere. This was one of the largest general stores in that section, and is better known as Buckley Bros. Store, sold to Mr. Kishbaugh not long ago. The fire is believed to have originated from the heating plant in the cellar. Two clerks were in the store when the flames were discovered and they promptly gave an alarm, but so rapid was the spread of the blaze that it was well under way when firemen arrived.

Dimock – Between 30 and 40 pupils are served hot lunches every day. Several individual families, without children in school, have given food supplies to Miss Boyer for school lunch. To mothers of pupils bringing milk, may we suggest that they urge the children to bring their jars along home each evening. ALSO Pupils of Miss Gere’s room have been drawing pictures of great horned owls. Francis Cholerton won the first prize, a Frank Chapman book, and Clyde LaRue received a pocket bird guide book.

Thompson – The Thompson High School basket ball team won its sixth victory of the season by downing the Pleasant Mount High on Jan. 16th, on the Starrucca court, by a score of 35-19. Edward Karcher and Arlend Dickey were the big guns for the winners. In the girls’ game the Pleasant Mount girls won over the Thompson girls by a score of 15-1.

Brooklyn – The electric light current was turned on Friday and those who have their houses wired and equipped are enjoying the privilege of electric lights. ALSO Mr. and Mrs. Ray Green and daughter, Margery, were overcome by gas at their home in West Brooklyn. Mrs. Green and Margery were real bad, but are much better now.

Montrose – The humane characteristics of Miss Mary J. Carr recalls a case where, about fifty years ago, she warmed the water a little in which Uncle Dan Brewster was about to drown a mouse in the trap. That case has served as a precedent a good many times since, when mice had to be drowned. ALSO When the automobiles began crowding the horse drawn vehicle off the streets, and the outgrown hitching rails in the business section were removed, complaints were heard that there was no place for the farmers’ horses. The farmer said if you do not want my business I will go where they provide a place for me to tie my horse. Various methods were tried until the Chamber of Commerce located a lot and erected commodious, comfortable sheds, where horses may be tied. Ten sheds were built at the rear of the H. G. Lake store on South Main street, and can be used without cost.

Rush – Messrs Chas. Gregory, Haskell Devine and Ralph Vandyke are filling the creamery ice house at Fairdale.

Forest City – Anthony Skersavich, John Virakaitis, Joseph Grauskus and Frank Banevica appeared before the naturalization court at Scranton and were granted full citizenship papers. ALSO Martin, familiarly known as “Shocky” Madden, has again donned a uniform in the Uncle Sam’s army. He said he could not resist any longer. He begins his third enlistment. When the world war broke out he, with the “Gallant Fifteen,” offered his services and saw service overseas. Following his discharge he re-enlisted for one year.

Ararat – In the death of Mrs. L. O. Baldwin, we have lost another of our oldest residents. She was 87 years old and with her husband, Leonard, had spent most of these years on their farm in Ararat. A true Christian, a splendid neighbor, never more happy than when doing something for someone. She passed away surrounded by relatives and neighbors who had done everything to make her last hours comfortable. The funeral services were simple, as she wished, and held at the house where she had spent so many happy years. We have laid her beside her beloved husband in the little cemetery on the hill, knowing she is at peace, knowing she is “safe home,” knowing we are all better from having known “Auntie” Baldwin.

Little Meadows – Hicks & Collins Creamery Co. has finished getting in a goodly supply of ice for their summer use.

Gelatt – Mr. and Mrs. Denney were pleased when their former neighbors came with teams, axes and wood saw, and cut and buzzed up a quantity of wood for them.

Hop Bottom – Born to Postmaster and Mrs. Stanley Williams, Sunday, Jan. 11, 1925, a son.

Uniondale – Tuesday’s storm was the worst since March of 1914. The rural carriers did not leave the office, but yesterday they were able to nearly circle their routes. There seems to be a dislike on the part of many of the patrons to open the roads. It is a rule of the department that if the roads are not in fit condition to travel the carriers are not expected to make an attempt at delivery. Shovel out the roads and then you will get your mail.

Electricity – The Breese Electric Co. has lately installed lighting systems for the following: Bruce Darrow, Jessup townships; H. B. Stone & Son, Forest Lake; Robert S. Caterson, Bridgewater; Frank L. Muzzy, D. A. Mills, Dimock; Bert Thomas, Edgar Button, Springville; Father Walsh, Matthew Kelly, Byrnes Bros, St. Joseph; Fr. White, Friendsville; A. E. Goff, New Milford; Homer B. Shay, South Montrose.

Marriage Licenses – Leon F. Hart and Helen E. Rice, both of Montrose; Glenn Chamberlin and Clara Linfoot, both of New Milford; W. Albert Hawley and Norma F. Cobb, both of New Milford; Maurice J. Duffy, Binghamton and Bernice L. Seamon, Lanesboro.

Great Bend – A large portion of the business section was threatened by fire early Saturday morning, when frozen water hydrants handicapped the fire fighters. Brant Brothers feed storage house and the residence of Frank Mara, on Main street, were destroyed. The loss is estimated at $2000. When the local firemen realized the flames would get beyond their control, a high wind blowing at the time, calls were sent to the Binghamton, Susquehanna and Hallstead fire departments, all of which responded with engines. They arrived quickly over the paved roads, the earth roads also being in good condition from Susquehanna. Winds died down when it seemed the blaze would get beyond control, saving nearby business places and homes. The recently installed fire whistle did effective work when flames were first discovered in the home of Frank Mara, which was said to be one of the oldest dwellings in the borough, being a large, heavily-built frame house.

Lenoxville – Gerald and Dean Johnson bought the department store of Clarence G. Stephens, who is intending to retire. Mr. Stephens started his store in the little town of Lenoxville, in 1901, and has built up a large and prosperous business. The new proprietors are capable young businessmen and they are well fitted to carry on the well-established store.

New Milford – Hayden L. Tingley, a native of this place, died at his home in Albion, Neb. On Dec. 22nd. He was the son of Homer and Harriet (Tiffany) Tingley and was born 58 years ago on the homestead farm of his father, near Upper Lake, the present farm of Arthur Tingley. When Mr. Tingley settled in Albion, about 35 years ago, there were a number of families in and around New Milford who went to that place and made their homes, including the Peck, Keep and Moss families and two Hayden brothers.

Lynn – Jesse Wells is smiling very happily these days. It is said he has adopted a new heir, a bouncing boy, in the family circle. A merry Xmas to Jesse is no dream, if the report is true.

South Ararat – Mrs. Maryann Sartell just recently finished piecing a quilt that contains 11,045 pieces.

Auburn Four Corners – The Ladies’ Aid of the M. E. Church will serve an oyster dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Mitchell on New Year’s Day. Everybody invited.

Uniondale – W. I. Morgan, in his spare moments, turns his attention to cabinet making. Several articles of late have passed through his skillful hands. The latest is a pedestal made of cherry, sumac, yellow pine, cypress and birch. The top is composed of alternate sections of the woods mentioned. The trimmings are unique and well proportioned.

Jackson – The Union Christmas services of the Baptist and Methodist Sunday Schools were held Christmas Eve in the Methodist church. A special feature was the orchestra and young people’s choir, under direction of the Methodist pastor, Rev. Freeman. Presents were distributed to the members of both Sunday Schools.

Heart Lake – Andrew F. Curtis said that 49 years ago, the 30thof this month, there was mud a half foot deep. When asked how he remembered, he said that on that date in 1875 he and Mrs. Curtis launched their matrimonial voyage.

Susquehanna –Susquehanna, once a leading show town, feels the loss of troupes coming there owing to the lack of a suitable theatre. John J. Ryan, manager of the Hogan Opera House, has stated his willingness to erect a new theatre if stock can be subscribed to pay for half the cost, he furnishing the other half. From $80,000 to $100,000 is needed. The belief is that forty people can be interested in subscribing for $1,000 worth of stock.

Thompson – Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Gates are enjoying a radio, a Christmas present from their son, W. G. Gates. ALSO Mr. and Mrs. John Jones, of Herrick Center, received a radio set for Christmas from their children.

Forest City – Aaron Freedman, of Dickinson Law School; Michael Jannicelli, of Bucknell University; Louis Connelly, of College of Pharmacy, Philadelphia; and Margaret Walker, of Marywood College, spent Christmas at their homes here. ALSO A successful dance was held in the Borough Hall, Monday evening, under the auspices of the Jolly Four. The music was greatly enjoyed.

Montrose – The Exchange Hotel, on South Main street, a landmark in Montrose for over a century, was burned to the ground just at daybreak Tuesday morning. The fire was discovered by the owner, John J. Burke, who lived in an adjoining residence. The hotel, barely used to any extent, was occupied only by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Theodos, who had living quarters in the rear of the building. They were aroused by Mr. Burke and escaped by throwing a mattress on the frozen ground and leaping out of a window, a distance of eight or ten feet. Prior to the arrival of the fire companies, the fire had gained great headway and was sweeping through the huge wooden building. It is believed an oil stove had been left burning to thaw out frozen water pipes and probably started the fire. [Continued next week with the early history of the hotel and some of its interesting owners.]

200 Years Ago from the Susquehanna Republican, Dec. 31, 1824.

MARRIED, At New Milford, on Thursday the 23d, inst., By Asa Dimock, Esq., Mr. Elisha D. Miller, of Pike, Bradford Co., to Miss Julia Wade, of the former place.

PAY YOUR POOR TAX! Take Notice, that unless you settle your Poor Taxes for the year 1824, by the 15th of January next, you must expect cost will be made without another call. Taxes can be paid to Stephen Vaughn, of the store of Fordham & Gardner, who will receipt the same. MATTHEW BALDWIN, Overseer of the Poor, Bridgewater.

TANNING & CURRYING. The subscriber takes pleasure in informing the public that he has fitted up his Manufactory in the first style and will receive all kinds of HIDES from a Beef’s down to a Dog’s and manufacture them for one third.—All leather warranted not damaged in manufacturing. PETER WILSEY. Great Bend.

BELLMONT & OGHQUAGA TURNPIKE. Notice is hereby given that a general annual meeting of the stockholders of this road will be held at the house of Miner Mumford, in Belmont, on the first Monday of January next, at 10 o’clock, A.M for the purpose of electing officers.