Harford –In the 67 years of its history the attendance at the Fair was never so large and estimated at 4,500. The gate receipts were around $2,300 for the two-day event. Exhibits in all departments were excellent. The athletic contests and 11-inning ball game provided excitement. The parachute drop by “Dare Devil Tom DeMann” held the people spell-bound, as he came out on the wing of the airplane as it was speeding at a height of 2500 feet and jumped off backwards, trusting that the parachute would open and carry him to the ground in safety, which it did. The aviator, Lt. Richard L. Bennett, who lived at Kingsley a few years ago, is a careful and skillful flyer. It was nearly 6 pm, long past chore time, when many of the people left for home, after attending the best fair Harford ever has had.

Springville – Two new kid wagons were put into use this year—one from Lynn and one from Kasson; the former with 28 pupils and the latter with 18. The old ones from East Springville and East Lynn are still in service. ALSO There has been a lot of reckless driving around town lately, as well as disobeying the law in other ways. If this is not stopped the offenders will be duly taken care of.

Binghamton – The grocers of Binghamton, in order to fight the chain stores, which are to be found on almost ever street, have combined and have started a “war for trade.” The grocers will carry a large ad in the Binghamton papers every Thursday, and go after the trade of the city. Phone orders will be accepted and free delivery.

East Rush – We are informed that Floyd Crisman has taken unto himself a wife on September 29th. We understand that after a short wedding tour that he takes possession of the H. Fish store at Lynn. His many friends here wish him all kinds of success. ALSO Our telephone system is re-arranged, but fail to see much improvement over the old way.

Brooklyn – Jas. W. Adams was a business caller in town. He is one of the few remaining veterans of the Civil War now living in the county, but he still retains that spirit of camaraderie and good fellowship, which has characterized his life. ALSO Mrs. Olin Mitten and sons are moving into the rooms of the Bell Telephone Co. Mrs. Mitten will be the night operator.

Fair Hill, Forest Lake Twp. – U. S. Weatherman, Silas Jigger, calls attention to the rain of the first of the week. In 24 hours three inches of water fell, the greatest amount for a full day in 12 years. The rainmaker was working overtime on Monday and Tuesday, but the earth was in condition to absorb it.

Birchardville – A number of our young people are attending other schools this fall. Helen and Donald Bircher, Gerald and Kenneth Dayton, Luella Burr and Llewellyn and Lester Hayes are at the Montrose high school; Ruth Gardner at Rush high school; Stella Griffins at Mansfield normal school; Bruce Dayton at State College and Dayton Birchard at Colgate University.

Laceyville – Benjamin L. Taylor, a Civil War veteran [member of Co. C, 203rd Regiment Pa. Volunteers] and one of our oldest and most highly esteemed residents, died Sept. 16, 1924. Mr. Taylor was nearly 80 years of age and leaves five children: Floyd H., Superintendent of Susquehanna Co. schools; Ethyl, of S. Auburn; Miss Ines, teacher in the Bethlehem schools and Miss Bella, at home.

Forest City – The police force held their annual banquet in the Forest House. It was a pleasant affair. Members of Maski’s orchestra furnished music. Talks were given stressing the duties, responsibilities and limitations of the custodians of law and order. Nearly all present were called upon and there were a number of pithy talks on borough affairs by members of the force, city fathers and guests.

Ararat – The “Dollar Day” will be held at the regular meeting of the Cheerful Workers, at the home of Mrs. Harris, Oct 9th. It is hoped many will earn their dollar for the missionary work, and bring a poem telling how the dollar was earned.

Hickory Grove – When a Ford car skidded here on Monday afternoon, it left the road and went over the Susquehanna river bank, turning completely over three times in its descent to the water’s edge. One young man, Walter McCloud, of Kingsley, was seriously injured, he having a badly bruised and lacerated shoulder. Others in the car were Leon Rouse, of Kingsley, Charles Williams and Leroy Myers, of Susquehanna, and William Mott, of Stevens Point. McCloud was cared for at a nearby farmhouse. Mott was also badly bruised, but the others escaped with lacerations.

News Brief: What has become of the old man who used to say that he wouldn’t “ride in one of them infernal gasoline buggies.”

“200 Years Ago” from the Susquehanna County Republican, Oct. 1, 1824. [This newspaper contains 4 pages and reports national & political news, but very little local news. A few marriages and deaths were reported and the rest, as you will see, come from advertisements.]

Married, in Bridgewater, on the 22ndult., by David Post, Esq., Mr. Allen McIntosh, of Great Bend, to Miss Caroline Shipman, of the former place.

By the same, on the 28th ult., Mr. Nehemiah Baldwin, to Miss Mary Sherer, all of Bridgewater.

Hogs! Hogs! Hogs! The subscribers wish to purchase TWO HUNDRED HOGS; for which a liberal price will be given, one half in CASH, and the remainder in goods, at the store of FORDHAM & GARDNER.

COLBORN & GREGORY, respectfully inform the inhabitants of Susquehanna county, that they have lately commenced, in the village of Montrose, on the Public Avenue, opposite the Washington Hotel, the manufacture of TIN AND SHEET IRON, where they intend to keep constantly on hand a General Assortment of Ware at wholesale and retail. HOUSE SPOUTING, and other JOB WORK done at shortest notice. As to the quality and cheapness of our work, we invite those wishing to purchase, to call and see for themselves.