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.