Arbor Day – October 24th was designated as Arbor and Bird Day in a proclamation by Gov. Pinchot. He asked that the day “be appropriately observed throughout the commonwealth by planting trees, observing and studying the birds, and by such other activities as make for understanding and appreciation of our birds, trees and forests.”

World Series – Frank H. Deuel and Paul Wood, of Montrose, and Harold VanHousen, of Brooklyn, tonsorial artists all, autoed to the metropolis on Monday and witnessed the Senators wallop the Giants, on Tuesday, at the Polo Grounds. They got in line at 8 in the morning and remained in the grand stand until 5:30 p.m. and drove back Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. “Never again,” they say, “unless we have reserved seats.”

Enforcement Officers Making Raids – Local officers made several raids during the week. At Lawton, a gallon of alleged whisky was found on the premises of W. H, Millard, and two jugs of alleged liquor on the property of Bert Abbott. At Dimock, a search of the property of Timothy Rogan resulted in a quantity of hard cider being confiscated. All of these were given hearings and held under $1,000 bail to appear before the grand jury at the November term of court.

Little Meadows – Mrs. Mary Williams, aged 47, of this place, is believed by her husband, Frank, to have been a victim of the recent high waters in that vicinity. She disappeared from her home on Oct. 2nd and no trace of her has since been found. Mrs. Williams is described as five feet, three or four inches tall, weight 120 pounds, black hair, dark brown eyes and wore a green checked gingham dress, white sweater and boys’ soft brown hat. The grief-stricken husband can not account for her disappearance, except homesickness and ill health. Neighbors believe she has just strayed from home and is stopping with friends.

Susquehanna/Hallstead – The road between these two places has been closed to automobiles, due to the bridge, at Canavan’s, having been carried out by last week’s high water.

Dimock – Sneak thieves are putting in a little of their nefarious work. Button Brothers had been using a tractor to help fill silos and when they started to use it, they found it would not work. Upon investigation they found some one had stolen the gas and filled the tank with water. Mrs. Chas. Roberts and daughters put up 45 quarts of fruit. They left the cans on the back porch to cool over night and the next morning found every can had been stolen. One man reported that about half of his chickens had been taken, while others have lost grain and products.

South Ararat – To Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ross, Oct. 5, 1924, twin daughters. Congratulations. ALSO Several were in attendance at the raising of Marvin Price’s large barn on Thursday.

Forest City – Thomas Morgan, aged 60 years, was seriously injured when struck by a Scranton Railway streetcar near his home. He was taken to Emergency Hospital, Carbondale, suffering from a broken collar bone, several fractured ribs and possible internal injuries.

Montrose – The body of Arlington Thompson, a former well known Montrose colored man, will be brought here today and interment made in the local cemetery. Mr. Thompson, age 55, died in Ann Arbor, Mich., where he had lived for some years. He was a son of the late James Thompson. [James Thompson was a former slave who joined and fought in a colored regiment during the Civil War.]

Auburn/Rush – The Auburn & Rush Poor Asylum is advertising for a married couple to take charge of the asylum. This institution is one of the best managed of its kind in the county and a capable man and wife would find it an acceptable situation.

Susquehanna – Thomas E. Maffett, a mineralologist, has started opening a small coal mine on his property, where deposits of coal have been found, and if it proves of sufficient magnitude, it will be operated on a more extensive scale.

New Milford – The silk mill, which has been closed down for about a year, will reopen. Additional new machinery has been added by which different steps in the manufacture of silk may be carried out, thus insuring them against another shut down.

Marriage – A pretty wedding occurred on October 1st, at Candor, NY, when Richard J. Penney, of Kingsley, and Miss Julia Beatrice Wilson, of Lenox, were united in matrimony by Rev. B. L. Lyon, their former pastor. Those in the wedding party were: Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer E. Penney and children, Miles and Gaylord, and Miss Pauline Penney, Mr. and Mrs. James Adams, of Harford, and Ernest Parsons, Jr., of Binghamton.

Thompson – E. E. Gelatt has purchased Keystone Hall and is fitting it up for his undertaking business and monument works. When completed it will be one of the most up-to-date establishments of the kind in this section.

Upper Lake – John Bennett has installed a new radio—the first in this community.

Marriage Licenses: John Yoceko and Anna Kopsch, both of Forest City; Chas. J. McCormick, Brackney, and Mary M. Mahoney, Lawsville; Louis J. Pauken, Maumee, Ohio, and Irene O’Connor, Susquehanna; Ralph Benning, Kingsley, and Mildred A. Warner, Harford; Martin H Hanrahan and Mary C. Welch, both of Susquehanna; Harold C. McConnell, and Olive Williams, both of New Milford; Jay Hill, Silver Lake, and Ida S. Lewis, Bridgewater; Earl R. Hall, Jackson, and Ida B. Lewis, New Milford.

200 Years Ago from the Susquehanna County Republican, Oct. 8, 1824

PROCLAMATION! NOTICE is hereby given to the Freemen of the county of Susquehanna, that on FRIDAY the 28th day of October next, an Election will be held for the purpose of electing twenty eight citizens, to represent the State of Pennsylvania, as ELECTORS of President and Vice President of the United States. The election is to be held at the same places and time of day as the General Election, and to be superintended by the same officers who superintend and conduct the general election for the year 1824, will please to take notice & govern themselves accordingly. P. STEPHENS, Sh’ff. Sheriff’s Office, Montrose.

WANTED, JOUREYMAN to the Shoe-making business. A good workman of steady habits will meet with encouragement by applying to T. Tewksbury.

CASH, Paid for Rags.

New Milford – Game protector Geo. H. Watrous and Tracey E. Richardson captured three men from Dickson City at Three Lakes, shortly after midnight, Thursday, who were using a large gill net to catch fish. The men were caught redhanded with 120 fish in their possession. They were brought before Justice F. I. Lott, who after hearing the evidence against them and their admissions of guilt, fined each of the three $112. The men were using a net about 200 feet in length and their catch consisted of pickerel, perch, sunfish and suckers. One of the men operates a fish market at Dickson City and the fish caught are sold from his market. It is alleged that he was arrested and fined previously for illegal fishing near Hop Bottom. A few men with a large net can take sufficient fish of propagating age to render fishing negligible for years to come.

Wyalusing – Hotel Wyalusing has enjoyed a reputation over a wide section as being one of the best small city hostelries in the state and has been improving and renovating, transforming it into one of the most attractive hotels imaginable. The kitchen and laundry equipment is elaborate for a hotel outside of the large cities, and everything denotes an air of cleanliness and comfort for guests. Sunday dinners are now being featured. A trip down the beautiful Wyalusing valley provides a most pleasant diversion. [One hundred years later the hotel and restaurant is still open to the public.]

Dimock – Mrs. Grace Howells will serve hot lunches at her home to the school children and anyone wishing same. Hot cocoa, sandwiches, one hot dish, peaches, cake or pudding can be obtained. Mrs. Howells will also sell baked stuff of any kind to the people of Dimock, provided the food has been ordered in advance long enough to give her time to prepare the same.

Jackson - Miss Gertrude Pease has gone to Mansfield where she will take the regular teaching course. ALSO C. F. Whitney and son, M. C. Whitney, have purchased a flock of sheep for their farm. The Messrs. Whitney are among the most successful sheepmen in the county.

Birchardville – Dayton Birchard, of this place, who graduated from the Montrose high school this spring, will enter Colgate College this fall. [Dayton Birchard eventually became the principal of Montrose High School.]

Susquehanna – Defense Day was impressively observed in Susquehanna, the community turning out in large numbers for the parade. Jack Palmer, marshal, led the parade on horseback, which was about three quarters of a mile in length. Businessmen and employees, Boy Scouts, fire company, G. A. R., Woman’s Relief Corps and many more organizations were part of the parade. The exercises were brought to a close with two songs and a verse of “America,” in which all joined. The business places were all lighted during the evening and flags decorated many residences along the line of march.

Brooklyn – On Monday morning, Sept. 15th, school opened in the new building constructed by the Whipple Bros, of Laceyville, at a cost of $30,000. There were 175 pupils in attendance, and more will enter later. Much satisfaction is expressed in the completion of the building and it is hoped that our citizens will show their continued interest in the further equipment of all the departments and in the improvement of the grounds.

Hop Bottom – The foundation has been made for the new annex, which is to be built in connection with the M. E. church.

Hallstead – The Conrad Motor Co., of Scranton, has rented the Rogers Garage on Main Street, from J B. Rogers, on a long-term lease. Mr. Rogers is having a large garage built at his home on Main street.

Montrose – Owing to the growing demand for Delco Light plants in the rural districts, the Breese Electric Co. has just ordered a carload of the plants to be shipped. With the days steadily growing shorter the farmer can greatly increase profitable working hours in his stables, and the enjoyment of his home, by having electric lights. Mr. Breese said that he always liked to be in the home of a farmer when the new lights are switched on for the first time. “It is a happy household,” he said, “and once they have them you could not induce them to go back to the ill-smelling, weak-illuminating and often dangerous oil lamps.”

Crystal Lake – Early Sunday morning the Crystal Palace was destroyed by fire. How the fire originated is unknown. Mrs. Margaret L. Evans was the owner of the property, and had conducted the business since the erection of the building eight years ago. The loss is a heavy one. There is no fire protection in the place. The fire was raging when discovered by the occupants who made a safe exit from their home.

Forest City – The burgess recently “bounced” all of his force of special policemen because of alleged criticism by members of the council and at the last meeting of the borough fathers, in announcing his action, stated that he would swear in as members of the force any persons recommended by the council. At the council meeting Leonard Payne said that some of the officers, at least, had endeavored to do their duty and he did not see why all should be censured because of the dereliction of a few. One of the city fathers stated his criticism of the force was to the effect that he had seen one “special,” on two occasions, locking up a man when the policeman was more “under the weather” than his prisoner.

Clifford – Our young folks who are attending college are preparing to return. Merl Colvin will go to the University of Pennsylvania for a medical course; Stanley Slocum returns to Bucknell to continue his course there; Miss Irene Colvin returns to Stetson hospital to complete her training as a nurse.

Thompson – Mr. and Mrs. Willie Parker and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Alexander, of Great Bend, drank a whole churn of buttermilk at Chauncey Burchell’s, Sunday. We were not given the dimensions of the churn, whether it was a gallon or a barrel.

Uniondale – Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Reynolds have invited the Grand Army men to dinner at their summer home. The post was named after Mathew McPherson and in connection with the dinner a reunion of the McPherson family will be held. There are but four members of the post living. They are: Theron Dimmick, Morris and Richard Davis and W. F. Gibson.

Annual Reunion of G.A.R. Veterans: About 200 persons were in attendance at the 57th annual encampment of the veterans of the Susquehanna County Grand Army of the Republic, held on the fair grounds, Montrose, last Friday. Forty veterans were registered. The day was enjoyably spent, an excellent dinner being served by Dr. Ellen Mitchell Tent, Daughters of Union Veterans. Addresses made were all deeply patriotic and stirred the enthusiasm of the audience. Atty. F. I. Lott, who has been commander of the county division for some years, reluctantly accepted the honor for another year. Hon. Jas. W. Adams, of Brooklyn, was named as his adjutant. A most pleasing feature of the program was a ladies’ quartet who sang old army songs and their delighted audience recalled them many times, to which they heartily responded. The day’s festivities closed with all joining in singing “The Army Bean.”

Harford – All is in readiness for the Harford Fair. The Erie Band of Susquehanna will furnish music and there will be a ball game for big purses between the twin borough team and Luzerne Reds; an up-to-date Merry-go-Round will be on the ground for the children and some of the older folks. These are just a few of the activities to be at the Fair. The Harford Agricultural Society has the distinction of having the most sanitary buildings, grounds, water, etc., of any fair in the state.

Forest City – Mrs. Peter Zodak, of Browndale, wishes to inform those who purchased tickets for the drawing of a Durant car, next month, that they can get their money back by calling on her.

Auburn Twp. – The Labor Day reunion and picnic will feature an unexcelled chicken dinner for 50 cents, served all day. Old friends will attend; new friends invited to come and sample the now famous dinners served by the ladies of St. Bonaventure church.

Bridgewater Twp. – A large cross was burned in the meadow on the Comstock farm, Saturday night, around the midnight hour. It is supposed to have been the work of the Ku Klux Clan.

Susquehanna – Saturday night witnessed a clash between Klan and anti-Klan sympathizers. A meeting was being held in the Odd Fellows hall by what was termed the Washington club. The rumor got about that it was a branch of the K. K. K. A crowd assembled to await the breaking up of the meeting and when those in the hall began to disburse “goshing” soon led to fist fights and according the “Transcript” there was a lively time. [The Klan at this time was mainly opposed to the alleged political power of the pope and the Catholic Church and anti-immigration.]

South Gibson – Hayden Tingley, while driving from Royal to South Gibson with a lady friend, had a narrow escape from death for the two of them when their car jumped off the end of the stone bridge, taking a drop of eighteen feet and landing in over six feet of water. The accident was caused by a tire blow out in the rear wheel. Mr. Tingley had difficulty in getting free from the wheel and windshield, which had been crushed over, pinning him fast. As soon as he could extricate himself he found that his friend had reached the bank in safety ahead of him, and they both escaped without injury. The car had to have a new fender, top and windshield, but otherwise the new enamel of the car was not marred and the wheels had not been damaged. One man who saw the place where the car made its great dive told the driver he was lucky, because he might try it over a thousand times and he would get killed every time.

Herrick Center – Fred Litchwork, aged 15, who lives with Ira Curtis’ family, was struck by an automobile while engaged at work around the barn. He was knocked down, suffering a fractured leg and bruises to his head and body. He was attended by Dr. A. L. Craft and later removed to Emergency Hospital, Carbondale.

Jackson – While driving to Victory Park, Susquehanna, in a new Ford Roadster, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. DeWitt and son, James, were thrown out of their car into a sluice damaging the car and smashing tires. Myron Page, driving a truck from Binghamton to Thompson, crowded them over the sluice. E. Gelatt and a force of men hauled the car out of the sluice and pushed it to the bottom of the hill, where Mr. Gelatt rendered able assistance, which enabled the party to reach home in safety.

New Milford – Rodney Harding has purchased the church sheds* from the Presbyterian congregation and is erecting a garage on Upper Main Street. [*Church sheds were used to shelter horses during services. Once automobiles became the main source of travel sheds were no longer needed.]

Dimock – The condition of Max Gregory has grown steadily worse of late, so he was taken to a hospital in Wilkes-Barre where he will undergo an operation as soon as possible. He has never been able to open his jaws since the trouble came upon him. Under the xray at Wilkes-Barre it was found that the jawbone was diseased, thus necessitating an immediate operation.

Franklin Forks – The Ladies’ Aid will serve ice cream and cake in the Alliance hall, Saturday evening, Aug. 30. Ice cream, 10 cents. A dish comes 5 cents. Cake free.

East Rush – A. E. Hall and son, Claud, together with W. T. Quick and son, Clifford, started for the huckleberry mountains, at Mehoopany, Monday morning.

News Briefs: The reason why a lot of men are bachelors is because they failed to embrace their opportunities. ALSO A few days ago William S. Watts, proprietor of the hardware store next to the post office, was accosted by a stranger in his place of business saying, “Here are fifty cents to pay for a knife which I stole from the Watts store, Honesdale, 38 years ago when a boy. I have often thought of my wrong-doing and always meant to make amends. I have now done so and I feel better.” The store at that time was owned by Mr. Graham Watts, father of the present owner. The one making the reparation lives in Chicago and was on a trip to New York and stopped off at Hawley. “Hawley Times”

Dimock – The Dimock Camp Meeting Association announces that its annual meeting will be held beginning Aug. 14th and will last 10 days. Cottages may be obtained. ALSO Max Gregory wishes to express his heartfelt gratitude to the friends and neighbors for their many kindnesses during his illness and recent misfortune, and to the Ku Klux Klan, who recently came, hooded, to his home and left a generous sum of money.

Gibson – A committee of the Daughters of the American Revolution placed markers on nine mounds in Gibson township, where Revolutionary Soldiers sleep. In the cemetery at Gibson village, early known as Burrows Hollow, were found the last resting places of Consider Fuller, Elias VanWinkle, Wright Chamberlin, Dr. Robert Chandler and Nathaniel Claflin. Nehemiah Barnes is buried in a family plot reserved by the Barnes heirs on the farm of U.B. Craft, one mile from Gibson. The graves of Mr. Whitney, Sr., who died in 1846 and Moses Chamberlin, who died in 1832, are located in Union Hill cemetery, which is said to be the oldest burial place in the township. One and one-half miles from Gibson, on the old Potter farm, is the grave of Captain Joseph Potter, who died in 1835. He came here Jan. 29, 1792, and was the first settler in Gibson Township

Fairdale – Rose Horton, a missionary from British East Africa for the past eight years, is visiting her brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Horton. She has been with the Africa Inland Mission during her labors in Africa, a mission organization, which is closely identified with the Montrose Bible Conference Association.

Upper Lake, New Milford Twp. – Miss Bernice Tingley had a narrow escape from serious injury, last Thursday morning, when her horse ran away, throwing her out of the wagon, with four cans of milk. She had started for the creamery, as usual, when the horse started to run down Shay hill. Realizing her peril, and failing to stop the horse, Miss Tingley ran the horse into the bank and tipped over. She was assisted by kind neighbors, and returned to her home with several bruises and badly lamed, but thankful for even less serious accident.

Brooklyn – An accident, which resulted in Mrs. Meri Pratt sustaining a broken leg, occurred on the trolley line between this place and Foster [Hop Bottom] on Wednesday morning. The passenger car, which leaves Foster at 8:35, had gone only a few rods above the station when a collision took place with a work car returning to the car barn. When the conductor saw the work train approaching he slammed on the brakes and went toward the back part of the car. He was uninjured, but Mrs. Pratt, the only passenger in the car, sustained a compound fracture of the limb. It is understood that the cause of the accident was some trouble with the lights, which should have warned each car that another was in the block.

Forest City – We understand that plans are in preparation for a new theatre for the town that will be on a par with any of the amusement places in this section of the state. It will be erected on the lot of Julius Freedman, between the stores of Heller & Co. and G. A. Thorpe. The seating capacity will be 1200. It has been demonstrated that Forest City is a good “movie” town and we believe that the new and up-to-date amusement place will prove to be a profitable as well as progressive business enterprise.

Susquehanna – Fourteen men are now employed in furniture and mattress making at the factory in Lanesboro. Two men are on the road, a third beginning this week. Perrine’s furniture store, in this place, will soon have a display of the product from this new firm. ALSO Kermit Brenchley, accidentally shot in the back by his brother several weeks ago, has been discharged from the Barnes hospital, where he was under the treatment of Dr. H. D. Washburn. The boy is able to walk with the aid of crutches.

Sanitaria Springs, N. Y. – Dr. C. W. Caterson, former Montrose physician, is now in charge of the Kilmer Memorial Sanitarium. Remarkable cures are being accomplished. The location of the sanitarium is ideal and the surroundings are beautiful, with large, well-kept grounds and buildings, making it an institution that patients certainly must enjoy while convalescing. Dr. Caterson is being assisted, besides the nurses, by Mrs. Caterson and daughter, Mrs. Lucy Caterson Smith.

Harford – Four hundred men and women, who as children of Civil War soldiers and attended the Harford School for Orphans many years ago, came back to the scenes of their childhood and held a merry reunion. The “Harford Sixteeners,” as these sons and daughters of the veterans are known, because of a sixteen-year-old graduating rule, found Harford attractively decorated in their honor. The villagers did their best to make the occasion a pleasant one.

West Lenox – There will be a pie social at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Carey the evening of Aug. 13th. Proceeds will go to the Young People’s Sunday school class.

Uniondale – Douglas & Yale are erecting an addition to their plant. It will be 20 x 30, and will prove a temporary relief from an overcrowded place of business. ALSO The annual reunion of the Churchill family was held at the Elk Hill home of Oliver Chandler.

Montrose – The general Bible Conference closed Sunday evening and the executive secretary, R. M. Honeyman, informs us that without exception it has been the largest conference in point of attendance and doubtless the best from the standpoint of excellence of speakers, that has ever been held here.

News Briefs: The motor associations of Pennsylvania have started a movement to mark the routes through cities. By following the markings, tourists may drive through without asking questions. ALSO Why Babies Cry – Babies never cry because they enjoy it, says a wise mother. Discomfort, either from lack of care or from illness, is the real reason. A pretty good guide for baby care is to regard infants as real human beings with an all-round capacity, a little less in volume, than an adult.

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.

When the Old Milford and Owego Turnpike was New: (The following was written by Edgar A. Turrell, his memories of the old turnpike and the meeting of his mother and father.) My grandfather, Leman Turrell, was a surveyor and built a mile and quarter of the turnpike through his farm in Forest Lake and he took stock for his work and he was a director and, I think, treasurer for a time. This was opened in 1824, just the date he built his home there—just 100 years ago and before that he lived in a log cabin built by him in 1809. [The Turrell home still stands in Forest Lake Twp.]. My father was 12 years old in 1824 and when the first coach came down the road he ran into the house to his mother and said something was coming down the road, he did not know what, he never saw anything like it before and it made a big noise and he imitated it with motions and said it went “bang,” “bing,” “bing.” When about 19 he helped drive cattle as far as Dundaff and stayed all night at a hotel on Crystal Lake, right at the County corner line, afterwards known as Campbell’s Hotel. It was burned 20 years ago and the old cellar marks the site. At that time it was owned with the farm of 170 acres and kept by my mother’s father, Erastus Catlin, who removed from Butterfield’s Hill, below Montrose, where he settled in 1810, when he came from Litchfield Co., Conn., where my mother was born and lived her early childhood. On my fathers stay at the hotel she was about 12 years old and her younger sister was afraid of him and she told her that he would not hurt her. That was the first meeting of my father and mother. Her mother shortly after died and the family was broken up and she came back to Montrose, where she ever after resided.”

Harrisburg – One jail sentence—of less than two months—in 18 convictions is the record of the Susquehanna County Courts in disposing of alleged liquor violators arrested by the State Police. Reports compiled by the State Police heads at Harrisburg, for the period covering Jan. 1, 1923 to July 31, 1924, show that 33 persons were arrested in liquor raids in the county. Eighteen of these were convicted, five were discharged, while 10 are still awaiting trial. In addition to the one man sent to jail, the remaining 17 persons convicted were freed after paying fines and the costs of prosecution.

Thompson – Thompson and vicinity will be privileged during the two weeks, starting with Sept. 7th, by having the famous evangelist and singer, Gipsy Simon Smith, in the Methodist Episcopal church. Gipsy Simon is a member of the original Gipsy Smith Tribe and has many interesting and helpful stories to tell from his book of experience. Besides being born and raised in a gipsy camp he has traveled far as a wandering horseman. He has spent six years in London’s slums as a city missionary. For the past ten years he has been doing evangelistic work in the United States and Canada. Rev. Smith is a beautiful singer as well as interesting speaker. He preaches and sings his way into the hearts of his hearers. It is doubtful if the church will be anywhere near large enough to accommodate the throng of eager listeners.

Bennett Corners, Auburn Twp. – The school children from here are being hauled again this year to Auburn Four Corners. James McAvoy is the driver of the route.

Montrose – The Ideal Theatre is playing the following next week: The “Pied Piper Malone” a romance with some kiddies, a girl and a new screen idea. Written by Booth Tarkington; “Monsieur Beaucaire” with Rudolph Valentino, the dashing, dueling hero. “The Call of the Wild.” Buck, the canine hero of the story, is a giant St. Bernard of almost human intelligence.

Forest City – The borough council awarded the contract to build a bridge near the Hillside Coal and Iron Company’s breaker. The contract price is $6,685. Work on the bridge is expected to commence next week and completed by Nov. 1. ALSO Midshipman James Walker, of the Naval Academy, is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Walker.

Elk Lake – The 5th annual reunion of the Arnold family was held at the Grange hall, Labor Day. It was represented by members from Binghamton, Scranton, Clark’s Summit, Wilkes-Barre and New York City. The entertainment consisted of music by the Misses Kelly, of Scranton. Members took their exercise in boat riding and bathing and others in popular games and foot racing.

Susquehanna – A meeting of Susquehanna Camp, United Sportsmen, was held here and plans were made for four big days for the sportsmen of this section. Field days will be held Oct. 4 and 5th, at Hallstead, and Oct. 17 and 18 dog trial days will be held in Montrose. All of these events are open to any contestants and many entries are expected.

Kingsley – Coe H. Stearns, our progressive miller, is known the county over as a dealer in feeds at reasonable prices, and as a result has built up a steadily growing business. He announces that he will have an exhibit of DeLaval milking machines at the Harford Fair next week.

Franklin Hill – John Wood sustained a fracture of his arm while cranking his Ford car one day last week.

Heart Lake – The Get-To-Gether class enjoyed a wonderful time at the picnic at the home of the teacher, Mrs. Ray Smith.

Dimock –Some of the Dimock folks went to Springville to take treatments of Dr. Downer, chiropractor, of Montrose, who is at the Springville hotel every Monday night. ALSO Twenty-five of the residents of this pace enjoyed a motor trip to Elk Mountain, carrying a basket lunch with them. After going as far as possible with their cars, they walked over a mile up to the tower, where they could look at the surrounding country for miles.

South Gibson – Misses Margaret Pritchard and Sarah Michael left on Monday last for Mansfield where they will attend school.

Brooklyn – The Montrose Fair, as usual, brought quite a little frost in the valley. If the fair always has to bring the first frost, let us hope next year the fair will be in October.

Birchardville – There was a slight frost here Saturday morning, and snow was seen on the hill northwest of us during the day.

News Brief: The bobbed hair craze has already ruined the hairnet industry, which sales used to amount to $20,000,000 a year.

Springville – The building of the new high school will mark a new period of advancement in the history of that excellent school. For some time the Springville high school has ranked among the leaders in the second- class high schools in the county, and during the last year the state educational department has elevated it to the grade of a first-class school, owing to its meeting the necessary qualifications. The new building is being built of rubble brick and tile and is thoroughly modern in construction.  Wayne Webster, who successfully taught last year, will be the principal this year. Floyd Adams will give special attention to athletic sports and it is expected that we will have a fine team to compete with other county teams. Mr. Adams was the Susquehanna University coach who made it largely possible for the University to win the interstate track meet last spring. The school will open Monday, Sept. 9th.

Dimock – Sunday night, James Bunnell notified Chief of Police A. J. Tingley that a young man employed by him, Irwin Burgess, had taken his Ford car and departed. Mr. Bunnell said he would not attempt to locate the young man that night, hoping he would return before morning. But morning came and the youthful autoist and Lizzie [the car] did not, so the chief started out to look for the offender. The abandoned car was found near the Summit Bridge, about ten miles down the Montrose Trail. Burgess was found at the home of a friend in that vicinity and was brought to Montrose and given a hearing before Justice F. I. Lott. He explained that some men asked him to take them to Scranton, but he left them off in Factoryville. Returning with the car, he ran it off the trail and was obliged to abandon it. Burgess appeared to be repentant and Mr. Bunnell took him into his custody, admonishing him to hereafter walk in the straight and narrow way or the sword of Damocles would fall.

Harford – George Osmun found a pair of baby shoes in his huckleberry patch and says owner can have same by proving property and paying for berries. Mr. Osmun has his land posted and wishes pickers to please take notice. ALSO The Ku Klux Klansmen burned a cross on the hill above here. We understand the society has a number of members in this place and Kingsley.

Susquehanna – There is a report that within the next two years as fine a road into Susquehanna as the Trail road is, can be looked for and that boulevard lights will be installed along this route from Binghamton to Susquehanna. This report has caused a big jump in the prices of real estate along the road.

Heart Lake – Arthur Williams met with a bad accident on Friday, being run into by an automobile and driving his car into a telephone pole, badly demolishing the car. Mr. Williams sustained some bruises but no bones broken. Philip McDonald was with him. Mr. McDonald was thrown from the car and badly cut about the face.

Forest Lake – George Birchard, of Lincoln, Neb., is visiting friends and relatives here. Mr. Birchard, a son of the late Lyman Birchard, is a native of Forest Lake. When a young man he accepted the advice of the late Horace Greeley to “go west.” For many years he was engaged in business as a contractor and builder, in which he accumulated a competency, and lives in retirement upon the shady side of Easy Street in his adopted city. While motoring East from Lincoln, Mr. Birchard was honored in an Ohio town, through which he was passing, by being mistaken for Gov Bryan, Democratic nominee for vice president. He says that it the nearest he ever came to being a member of the Democratic party.

Montrose – R. F. Alden, who for many years has been a salesman for Isaac Laudar & Sons, monument manufacturers of Binghamton, is now located in his former home in Montrose and during the summer has sold many monuments in this locality. One of the largest sold recently is of handsome sarcophagus design for the J. J. Ryan family plot in St. Mary’s cemetery. O.W. Chase has also had a monument of similar design erected in the Montrose Cemetery. Rev. C. G. Langford, Mrs. Aaron Arnold, Mrs. W. V. Handrick, A. J. Wheaton, Fred Shoemaker, Mrs. Lillian Titman, Mrs. T. L. Dolan, Mrs. John Dolan, Mrs. W. H. VanCamp, Mrs. Harry L. Mack, Miss Lottie Deans, Prof. E. L. Blakeslee, the Charles Beck estate, the Canfield and Clark plot, and many others are among the recent purchasers of handsome monuments.

Hop Bottom – The funeral services of the late Harry Lindsey were held from his home in Lathrop, Aug. 12. Rev. Chas. MacBain officiated. The bearers were comrades of the Civil War who are living in this vicinity.

Lakeview – The third annual reunion of the descendants of Perry and Martha E. Burdick was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Corse, of this place. Mrs. Martha E. Burdick, who is 86 years of age, has lived to see two of her fifth generation grandchildren and their photographs were taken. Mrs. Burdick also rode 280 miles in one day to attend, having spent the past year with her daughter in DuBois.

Clifford – The Second Annual Old Home Coming Celebration was largely attended. The celebration opened Friday evening with a wiener roast and watermelon feast, at which a number of “old residents” and visitors who were “former residents” made interesting talks. On Saturday about 400 people were in the crowd, many coming a considerable distance to meet old friends. Dinner was served at noon in Hasbrook hall by the ladies’ societies of the church of Lenoxville and Clifford. Speaker John Strain, secretary of the Associated Employers of Utica, N. Y., spoke of “Present Political Tendencies,” and R.H. Rivenberg, dean of Bucknell University, spoke on “The Needs of a Small Community,” especially advocating for the erection of a consolidated school to replace the present school that has been doing service for over 100 years, and a suggestion to do away with several sectarian churches of the village and replace them by one non-denominational church. The celebration was continued in a quiet way on Sunday.

South Ararat – Miss Kathryn Burman carried away the prize, a pocket dictionary, for the girl who could run the fastest at the field day exercises held near Fiddle Lake.

Forest City – Ray Saunders, manager of the Forest City poor farm, has tendered his resignation. Carl Mortgage expects to move his family on the poor farm the first of the month.

Montrose – Fred W. Crandall, aged 69, passed away at his home on Lincoln avenue, July 28, 1924. Mr. Crandall was for some years one of the leading businessmen of Montrose and was at the head of one of its most thriving institutions at one time—the Crandall Toy factory. Fire destroyed it about 35 years ago and it was not rebuilt. This factory was one of the first toy factories in the country and gave employment to a large number of people. After the fire here, Mr. Crandall went to Elkland, Pa, where he successfully engaged in the same business. About two years ago he returned to Montrose with his wife, who died about a year ago, and daughter, Miss Helen Crandall. The body was taken to Elkland for interment beside the grave of his wife. ALSO The Ku Klux Klan met in Colonial Hall and about 100 men were in attendance. A large number came from neighboring towns, Dimock, Springville, Hop Bottom and Brooklyn being represented. Admission was secured by ticket.

Herrick Twp. – Ray Saunders was appointed poor master to fill the vacancy caused by removal of N. M. Carpenter.

Forest City – The Girl Scouts, who are camping at Crystal Lake, are having a wonderful time. Their slogan is Eat, Sleep and Bathe.

Jackson – The marriage of Carlton Wilmarth, of New York City, and Miss Mildred Leonard, of Jackson, occurred at the home of the bride, Thursday, July 24, 1924. Rev. F. F. Freeman performed the ceremony.

Harford – We have a library wagon and a school wagon, which passes through the rural districts, but we wonder how many communities have a Sunday school wagon. This place expects to have one beginning next Sunday. We understand that Leon Hull will be the driver. There are a number of children in this place who have no way of going to Sunday school and now, through the efforts of Mrs. Wm. Benning and others, arrangements have been made to carry all the children who have no other way to attend Sunday school at Harford. The wagon is undenominational, as both Sunday schools are held at the same hour.

Lanesboro – Six members of the Lanesboro Girls’ Reserve, consisting of Misses Stacia Smith, Rose Louciana, Sara Waters, Irene Caffrey, Helen Axtell and Helen Carr, came down and made a visit to the tower on Elk Mountain. They climbed the 81 steps and were repaid by the view of the surrounding country.

Heart Lake –There was a birthday party on July 15thfor Amos Greene, it being his 82nd year. Many of his friends and relatives gathered for the occasion, there being one brother, Ned Greene, of Laceyville; one brother, Nathan Greene, of Elk Lake; and one sister, Mrs. D. H. Warner, of Birchardville, the only four left of nine children.

New Milford – G. A. Sutton, of Fairbury, Ill., and his nephew, Alfred Brush, of Brushville, went to Montrose and called on old friends. Mr. Sutton is a former resident of New Milford and went west about 40 years ago. For some years he has been editor of the “Fairbury Blade,” retiring not long since. Mr. Sutton and Judge A. B. Smith were friends when young men, and while Mr. Sutton was leaving the post office he stopped a gentleman and was about to ask him where Judge Smith’s office is [located], when the man addressed called him by name and he found himself shaking hands with the judge himself. They had an enjoyable time recalling earlier days in New Milford.

Uniondale – Wallie McPherson is driving a new Ford truck. He brings his milk to this station and said that he wonders how he got along without a truck. ALSO Miss Florence Williams is carrying the mail on R.D. 2, while her father is haying.

Silver Lake – About 30 members of Camp Red Cloud, a boys’ camp at this place, came down the Susquehanna river in canoes and disembarked in Tunkhannock, returning back to camp by truck. An army officer was with them, looking after their welfare.

Brookdale – Mr. Whipple, who has bought the acid factory place, moved his family here Monday morning.

Hop Bottom – A reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas MacBain, July 23, in honor of their son, Richard, and wife, who were married July 11th at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oley Pratt. Many beautiful gifts were left them, consisting of table linen, towels, lunch sets, silver, cut glass, pyrex ware, rug and oil paintings, besides a purse of $60. The couple rented a home at South Dalton. The groom is an employee of the Keyser Valley Car Works and the bride expects to teach in the Dalton High School.

The Giant Dirigible Shenandoah: All in Montrose turned out in the hope of seeing the dirigible pass over. With the “Democrat” off the press the force could hardly withstand seeing hundreds off by automobile for “Summit Hill,” on the trail, and when Earl Wootton suggested “the Buick” and Henry Felton “the Chevy,” the proprietors hands simultaneously went into their pockets for the keys to lock up. Getting away with a late start, and near Lake Montrose, the crowd was seen coming homeward. District Attorney Little, riding as passenger on a motorcycle, pointed toward the northern horizon, and there like a silver cigar was the object of our interest as it sank beyond the wooded hills in the direction of Binghamton. About three o’clock, when we were once again settled to our work, there was a great commotion along Public avenue and from stores and business places there streamed a throng of persons looking intently upward. Then we got a good view of the dirigible, as it sailed homeward to Lakehurst, N. J., just a little south of the central part of town. It was probably a mile in the air when it passed over, although it appeared scarcely a thousand feet up and the name “U. S. Navy” was readily discernible. The big airship seemed to slow down over the town and after passing over it speeded up to 50 miles an hour. The Shenandoah is 680 ft. in length and on its trip carried 49 men. The officers and crew numbered 29 and the rest were observers, newspaper reporters and civilians. From the “Montrose Democrat,” July 31, 1924.

News Briefs: All School Children Must Be Vaccinated: The following county physicians have been appointed as official deputies to re-vaccinate, free of charge, school children who have undergone two or more unsuccessful attempts at vaccination against smallpox. The appointees are: Dr. H. M. Fry, Rush; Dr. A. E. Snyder, New Milford; Dr. W. J. Condon, Susquehanna. School children living in the rural districts who have been twice unsuccessfully vaccinated, or those who had been admitted to school last term on an official temporary certificate, must be revaccinated.

Springville – Again Springville came across with a fine fair, a good crowd and a pleasant day. Although the weather did not look the most encouraging the exhibit began to arrive early and before the noon hour the Community Building was decorated as never before. The vegetables were a splendid display and included a full assortment, but the Hubbard squash of Lewis Lathrop, which weighed 26 ½ lbs, was admired by all. Exhibits of flowers, poultry, fancy work, relics, a freak tomato (looked like a balloon tire labeled “Henry Ford’s latest”), and the baby show, were all admired. A tug of war for the boys showed a husky bunch of lads and then the big boys challenged the married men, and when all were settled and pulling hard the rope broke and the way they piled up caused a hearty laugh. The nail-driving contest was won by Mrs. A. Sheldon; A. H. Brown and Eddie Ward were champion quoit pitchers and Robert Palmiter won the base ball throw. A ball game between South Montrose and Springville was greatly enjoyed, for it was the cleanest played game of the year and ended by Springville winning 6 to 1. Messerole Bros. and Lee Bros. had nicely decorated booths and a fine line of merchandise was displayed.

Harford – (A report of the 67th Harford Fair will be given in next week’s  100 Year’s Ago. However, the following is reported: “While at the Harford Fair, there were some fifteen Civil War veterans who gathered near the speaker’s stand, and they then and there decided to hold an old-fashioned camp fire, which was very much enjoyed by them in ‘fighting the old battles over again.’ The veterans recalled many of the sorrowful incidents connected with the conflicts, and while in the midst of their reminiscences they were favored with the presence of Dr N. C. Mackey, of Waverly, Pa, ex-representative in the House at Harrisburg. The following G.A.R. veterans were present, whose ages ranged from 80 to 92 years: Hon. J. W. Adams, Brooklyn; George Perry, Waverly; C. F. Warner, Dalton; George Conrad, Lenox; D. S. Michael, Peter Patten, William Smyth, South Gibson; Gilbert G. Witter, Thompson; Theodore Fuller, Scranton; James D. LaBarre, Merritt H. Tompkins, Henry Widener, Carbondale; H.M. Benson, Jackson. The campfire was closed with a very appropriate and loyal talk by Comrade C. F. Warner and adjourned to meet at the same place in 1925—unless the president vetoes the Bursum Pension Bill.” * ALSO Miss Jessie Pease, of this place, was severely injured in an unusual accident at the Harford Fair. She was standing in the dining hall on the fair grounds when a base ball, batted from the diamond where a game was in progress, sailed through a window in the dining hall and struck her in the mouth. Several teeth were loosened and the lips were lacerated in a painful manner.

Forest City – Last Thursday the baby clinic was well attended. Mothers have a keen interest in the welfare of their babies. In the absence of Miss Viola Kennedy, state nurse, who is spending her vacation in Philadelphia, the clinic was in charge of Mrs. Tobi and Mrs. T P. McCormick. Clinic is held the first and third Thursdays of each month.

Clifford – Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tinker celebrated their golden wedding, Sept. 16th. Mr. and Mrs. Tinker were married in Carbondale on Sept. 16, 1874. Her maiden name was Mary A. Tralles, born at Breslau, Germany, and came with her parents to Carbondale when a child. Mr. Tinker is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Tinker, pioneer residents of Clifford township. Eight children were born to the couple.

Dimock – A party was held at the Teachers’ cottage, Saturday evening, when some of the young people of this place and Montrose congregated and enjoyed a fine social time. Light refreshments were served and many amusing and original games made the evening pass quickly.

Montrose – By the will of the late Patrick J. Swanick, whose death occurred about a year ago, he leaves $1,900 to St. Mary’s congregation with the provision that it be used in improving its cemetery. An association has been formed with Rev. W. J. Gibson as president, and already plans have been made for fencing the burial plot on three sides. The cost is estimated at $1,200 for this improvement. The association also intends to have perpetual care of all plots.

East Rush – At last we have a new concrete bridge across the stream near Crisman’s store.

Fairdale – Miss Helen West had the misfortune to break her arm while cranking a Ford.

Brooklyn – Karl Flowers and Wallace Breed are about to enter State College for the coming term. ALSO Karl Flowers has accepted the offer of a teaching position in Lathrop Township which he will commence on Monday, instead of going to State College which he had planned to do.

Hop Bottom – M. E. Rynearson, proprietor of the Hop Bottom garage, has the contract for conveying the Brooklyn pupils residing near Kingsley and Hop Bottom, to and from the Brooklyn school. He has a fine new Larrabee-Dayo truck, which makes a very fine appearance.

200 Years Ago- from the Susquehanna County Republican, 9/24/1824

Bridgewater Twp. – After dissolving with his business partners, John Reynolds is now ready to receive CLOTH, At his old stand on the Wyalusing creek, three miles from Montrose, where every attention will be given to the business, and hopes to his unremitted labours to merit a share of public patronage. He will dress cloth on the most reasonable terms, as low as can be done in this vicinity. All kinds of country produce will be received in payment if delivered by the first of March. DEER SKINS will also be received and a handsome deduction will be made where Cash is paid on the delivery of the cloth. JOHN REYNOLDS.

Montrose – REGIMENTAL PARADE. The Volunteer Regiment of Susquehanna county, will meet for Parade Inspection and Drill, at the house of John Buckingham, in Montrose, on Wednesday the twenty ninth day of September instant, at nine o’clock in the forenoon—uniformed and equipped according to law. The commissioned and non-commissioned officers of the regiment, are requested to meet, according to arrangement, on Saturday preceding regimental parade, at the house of Stephen Breed, in Hopbottom, at 10 o’clock, A.M. (signed) Wm. JESSUP, Colonel.

*In reference to the Civil War veterans meeting at the Harford Fair, the article reads “there were some fifteen Civil War veterans who gathered….” I could only find 13 veterans listed.

Harford Fair – Sept. 17 and 18 will have fine attractions, among which are: An aeroplane with thrilling parachute drops; Erie Band of Susquehanna; Ball game, Luzerne Reds vs. Great Bend-Hallstead; Big displays in all departments, sports, etc. Plan now to attend.

County Fair – The young woman having the prettiest head of bobbed hair in the county, was decided yesterday. Mrs. Ethel Smith, of Fairdale, was awarded first prize. Helen Fessenden and Ruth Tyler, of Montrose, second and third respectively. The prizes were offered by tonsorial artist, Frank H. Deuel. Miss Eileen Donovan and Winifred Estus were the judges. There were a large number of bobbed heads bobbing before the judges, but Mrs. Smith’s shortened locks were described as a “knockout.”

Franklin Forks – Two large barns on the farm of Martin and Michael Kane, were burned. A bolt of lightning struck one of the structures during the severe storm and the other was ignited by blazing embers. One of the barns was used for the storage of crops and the structure, with its harvest of hay, was completely destroyed, although neighbors saved most of the movable farm machinery The other, a cattle barn, was burned completely, but the stock, being in a pasture, escaped possible cremation. The loss was a heavy one for the young men, being conservatively estimated at 6 or 8 thousand, and only partially covered by insurance.

Great Bend – The Scranton Times alleges that Great Bend has a speed trap for autoists. It claims that officers have been imported and that they work on a “commission basis.”

Montrose – Dr. Charles Decker will celebrate his 80th birthday anniversary on Sept. 28th. Dr. Decker has probably covered more miles of country roads, by horse, in relieving sickness than any physician living in the county. It has also been said of the genial “old country doctor” that if he now had the money due him by parties he had treated and which, out of the kindness of his heart, he had “crossed off his books,” he would today be on “Easy Street.” Each year, scores of friends remember the aged physician with kindly tokens of remembrance.

Dimock – The large dam on the farm of E. O. Bailey is now being repaired to hold water to fill the large ice house, with ice, when winter comes. It supplies the Janssen creamery.

Uniondale – Neil, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Cable, has entered Temple University, Philadelphia. He is a graduate of Uniondale and Carbondale high schools.

Springville - E. C. Ely died at his home on Tuesday of last week and was buried Thursday in the Lynn cemetery, aged 91 years.

Clifford – Friends have received announcements of the marriage of John Snyder and Lucille Worth.

Birchardville – The Dayton and Birchard cousins held a corn roast, at Geo. Dayton’s, in honor of the Sealmyer cousins from Cincinnati.

Forest City – Miss Susan Timko was instantly killed and Helen and Anna Kershnak, Catherine Brasso, Anna Antoinyak and Prof. Herbin, all members of the choir of St. John’s Greek Catholic church, of this place, were seriously injured when an automobile, driven by Andrew Starchak, turned turtle at Wilson Creek. On the level stretch near the Sample home and the Wilson Creek mule barn, Starchak sounded his horn and passed the automobile of Peter Carlson. Mr. Carlson stated to a news man that the Starchak car had barely gained the middle of the road, when he noticed that the rear wheels were sliding and the car began to careen from side to side, then skidded completely around and overturned. It is reported that Starchak was arrested on a charge of involuntary manslaughter. Miss Timko’s funeral was one of the largest seen in this vicinity for some time, attesting to the high esteem in which the deceased was held.

Walter Main’s Circus: It is estimated that about 4,000 persons witnessed the big circus in Montrose. There was a large crowd early in the morning and traffic policemen were kept busy directing the streams of automobiles on the main streets. The “big top” and the smaller tents were pitched on the large meadow, which is adjacent to the Lehigh Valley railroad tracks. The parade attracted thousands and the bands, wild animals, handsome horses, clowns, freaks, etc., attracted the usual wide-eyed surprise. A steam and an electric calliope added to the gayety and a herd of five elephants, tigers, lions, several camels, monkeys, wild boar, and other specimens of the jungle life were in the menagerie. The two sections of the train of 19 cars left here Sunday morning for Hazleton, where they held forth on Labor Day.

The Modern Siren: To the feminine mind a period of reconstruction has set in, and despite adverse opinion, a second milestone on the road to youth is marked by bobbed hair. It is true that there is still much to be done in the way of rejuvenation, but even the tragedy of perpetual treatment does not in any way dim the glory of what has already been accomplished. It is the voice of a new spirit. A cemetery of hair pins has been discovered recently in Chicago—30 tons covering a space 50 feet square—due to bobbed hair. The lowly hair pin, like an actor on the stage—plays its part, then disappears and is not seen again. Old age is a national calamity which stirs the feminine mind to frenzy, and the first hard blow has been struck in the cause of a common campaign—she steps on the gas and bobs her hair. There is a lot of life in the old girl yet.

News Brief: Much so-called stomach trouble is really chronic appendicitis. This can often be relieved by simple glycerine, buckhorn bark, etc. as mixed in Adlerika. Most medicines act only on lower bowel but Adlerika acts on BOTH upper and lower bowel, removes all gasses and poisons. Brings out matter you never thought was in your system. Excellent for obstinate constipation.

Montrose – The annual lawn fete given for the benefit of the library book fund was an enjoyable and successful affair. A dashing shower in the middle of the afternoon had a dampening effect on some of the lawn booths, located on the spacious and beautiful grounds of G C. Comstock, and doubtless kept many away However, the receipts of the fete exceeded the previous high record of last year and at the present time the fund has reached $720.

Fairdale – The Comerford Construction Co., which is laying the concrete paving between Montrose and Fairdale, commenced he first actual spreading of concrete at the Fairdale end. The mixer was started near the store of Joseph West and at the conclusion of the afternoon’s work, at five, the force of men laid a stretch of 240 ft. in length. The concrete is being laid first, from Fairdale towards Montrose, as this more readily permits the hauling of sand, gravel and cement from Montrose, where it is unloaded from the Lackawanna trains. A huge derrick has been erected near the railroad track below the stockyards, which is equipped with a “clam shell” shovel, and this power-propelled machine unloads the cars rapidly, piling the materials in hill-like heaps.

Dimock – The Dimock Camp meeting begins Aug. 14 and ends Aug. 25.

Silver Lake – The management of Camp Red Cloud offers eighteen horses for sale. Here is a fine chance for parties desiring horses to secure excellent animals. They consist of jumpers, Kentucky saddlers, big workhorses, all good ages, sound and true.

Susquehanna – W. B. Main has lately started a new industry in this place, the manufacture of over-stuffed furniture and also mattresses. Part of he machinery has been installed and it is expected that within a few days the work of manufacture will be started. James Clay is experienced in the manufacture of these articles, while Mr. Main is financing the project. The factory is located in the former Barnes plant and it is a splendid industry for Susquehanna.

Forest City – Earl Tourje, in his travels as a trouble shooter for the Telephone company, takes his gun with him and many a woodchuck has been a victim of his unerring aim. Earl says he is getting in trim to bring back a deer the first day of the season.

Birchardville/Rush – Photographer H. A. Kelly, of this place, was in Montrose and showed an attractive picture of a huge American elm, which he took near Lawton. This tree is 14 ft. in circumference and 4 ft., 5 in. in diameter, and is estimated to be 125 years old. It is located on what is known as the Tucker farm, and was planted by Captain Tucker, a pioneer settler from Connecticut, on the day that his son, Levi, was born. The tree stands not far from the Roosevelt Highway and parties interested in state forestry have stated that it is the largest elm ever seen in the state.

Uniondale – Whew! But didn’t our baseball team administer a crushing defeat to the Jackson team. Well, the score stood 24 to 12 in the final frame. Hobbs, of Forest City, was in the box for the Jacksonites, and Glenn Bayless did the trick for the locals. Uniondale is looking up, in a baseball way, and is being constantly reinforced. “Chick” Coleman is the efficient manager.

Gibson – James Evans, Philip Richards and A. F. Lewis are driving new Maxwell cars.

North Jackson – The 56th annual reunion of the French family will be held at the North Jackson Methodist church on Wednesday, August 20. Mrs. George Estabrook is secretary.

Harford – A haying bee was held for Miss Mary Osmun and she wishes to express her sincere appreciation and hearty thanks to all who assisted. Sixteen men and boys did the work and seven ladies helped to serve dinner.

South Auburn – Mrs. Ernest Carlin passed away at her home in Silvara, Aug. 10, 1924. She had been in the Packer hospital, at Sayre, for some time but longed for her own home and was brought there on Wednesday. The funeral services will be held from the Jersey Hill church on Tuesday afternoon.

New Milford – Hebron B. Miller died at his home Aug. 11, 1924, aged 79 years. In 1864 he enlisted in the United States service [Civil War] and was assigned to the 89th Regiment, New York Volunteers. He participated in thirteen battles. At the close of the war he received an honorable discharge. A little later he located in New Milford where he resided over fifty years. He was the oldest of a family of fourteen children. He is survived by three children, Leon A., of Clarks Summit; Misses Mayme, Bessie and Grace, at home. The funeral will be held from his home and interment will be at the New Milford cemetery.

Thompson – The Gelatt reunion will be held at the Grange hall, August 16th. ALSO At the last meeting of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union only one was present and she is one of the busiest women in town.e participated in thirteen battles. At the close of the war, Aug 5, 1865, he was musterd out of the service with an honorable disc

Ararat – A farewell party was held at the home of Mr. and Floyd Sartell by the Ararat Band and the numerous friends of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Potter, who will soon leave Ararat and make their home in Thompson. A large number of friends were present. The Band played many selections, which were much enjoyed. After refreshments were served a beautiful floor lamp was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Potter. On all sides there were expressions of regret that they are leaving Ararat. They have endeared themselves to a large circle of friends.

Electric Line: William B. Gowdy, the newly elected general manager of the Binghamton Light, Heat and Power Company, announces that the new high-tension line to supply Susquehanna, Oakland, Great Bend, Hallstead, New Milford and Montrose, will be completed by January 1. It will cost $150,000. The line will carry current from Willow Point, west of Binghamton, to a connecting point near Great Bend.

Marriage Licenses Granted: Joseph F. Beuhner and Helena Shay, both of Brant; Elmer Soden, of Lanesboro and Betsy Crandall, of Susquehanna; Joseph Pluscuski, of Forest City and Lena Paska, of Brownsville; Harold E. Conrad, of Forest City and Marguerite L. Meagher, of Mr. Pleasant; Willard Kagler, of Thompson Twp., and Marietta Haynes, of Orson.

Motor Cycle Races on Gelatt Hill: The Harley Davidson dealers, Silver and Wademan, of Thompson, staged a hill climb at Gelatt Sunday, July 20th. There were 13 riders entered. Those locally were King Canfield, Ararat, on a Harley and Bill Silver, Thompson, on a Harley. Most of the motorcycles entered were Harleys, others represented were a Henderson, an Indian, an Ace and an Excelsior. The hill was 400 ft. in length with a pitch of 45% for the 205 feet and from 55 to 60% pitch the balance of the way with no level start. About 500 people were in attendance. The winners were as follows: 1st A. Truesdell, of Windsor, over the top in 18 seconds; 2ndChas Zaverl, of Vandling, over the top in 19 2-5 seconds; 3rd Bill Silver, of Thompson, over the top in 22 seconds. All rode Harleys. Wade Whitbeck, of Binghamton and Norm Bodie, of Honesdale, made the top in 23 and 27 2-5 seconds respectively. No other make of machine made better than 257 feet up the hill. Thanks were given to all who helped and to Mr. Bowell for the use of his hill. The boys will attempt Sugar Loaf Mountain on Labor Day.

New Milford – Lee Wilson DeWitt, 17 years old son of Lee J. DeWitt and his late wife, was drowned Sunday afternoon in Upper Lake, New Milford Township. The young man was unable to swim. Following a hearty dinner he went bathing and walked out into the lake, accidentally stepping off into deep water. His cousin, Helen Dillon plunged into the water with her clothes weighing her down and got near enough to reach him. He struggled with his would-be rescuer and realizing that he was pulling her down, she was obliged to give up her attempt to bring him to shore. Fred Maloney then dove for the boy and brought him to the surface, but no signs of life existed. A pulmotor [the first artificial respiration device] was rushed from Binghamton and a large quantity of oxygen was used in an attempt to revive him.

Jackson – A meeting of the Ku Klux Klan was held in the Odd fellows Hall. A speaker from Washington, D. C. spoke to the big crowd that gathered. ALSO I. J. Witter is confined to his home on account of an attack of appendicitis.

Uniondale – The “Old Cabin Minstrel” and band concert will be presented on the evening of July 25th, at W. T. Curtis’ new barn.

Montrose – Dr. Fred N. Catlin, a well-known veterinarian, died at the home of his brother, Frank Catlin, July 16, 1924. Dr. Catlin, who was 31 years old, was a veteran of the World War, being called with the first contingent leaving Montrose. He saw a long period of service in France with a veterinary corps and in one of the gas attacks his lungs were affected. His health was good until a few years ago when he entered a government sanitarium, but the inroads of tuberculosis made it impossible for him to recover. He was the son of Harry Catlin and was born at Watrous Corners, East Bridgewater. The funeral was held in the Baptist church with members of Gardner-Warner Post, American Legion, attending.

Montour County, Pa. – A threat to free Elmer Washburn, aged 15 years, of Susquehanna Co., sentenced to 17 to 19 years for the murder of Cyrus Payne, an aged recluse of Brushville, has been made by Sheriff Schuyler of Montour county, unless some payment is made to him for keeping the boy. Sheriff Schuyler says the boy’s care, since he was brought to Danville from the Eastern penitentiary, has cost him $300 and there has been much buck-passing concerning the payment. If some payment is not soon made, the sheriff declared he would take care of the boy as his own and let him free to earn money for his board and clothes. The sheriff declares he has been the “goat” while both Susquehanna and Montour counties have refused to pay anything for the boy’s maintenance in jail.

Brooklyn – Miss Florence Gere, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. C. E. Gere, of this place, and stenographer for the Binghamton Candy Co., has been chosen by the vote of the members of the Y. W. C. A., of Binghamton, as one of the two delegates to represent that city at a conference to be held at a Business Girls’ Camp, near Canton, Pa.

South Montrose – The South Montrose Manufacturing Co. is working at capacity, at present, on garment hangers and wardrobe buffers. Nearly 60 people are employed and an average of 20,000 hangers are put out daily. Some of the leading mercantile firms in the country buy all of their hangers from this company and if the business increases the next year, as it has been the past year, the plant will have to be doubled to keep up with the orders.

Forest Lake – The Merchants Telephone Co. is stringing new copper wires on their line between Forest Lake and Montrose. This will greatly improve the service through that territory.

Upper Lake, New Milford Twp. – Mrs. Judd Tingley and Miss Beatrice Sturdevant, of Binghamton, were baptized at Middle Lake last Thursday.

Clifford - Deuteronomy Kenyon, a native and lifelong resident of Clifford township, died from acute heart trouble on July 16, after a few hours illness. He was nearly 80 and appeared in normal health until a short time before his death. Mr. Jones, of the Dundaff Episcopal church, officiated and burial was made at Edge Hill, Pa.

Hallstead – Monday night Constables Charles Culver, of New Milford, and W. G. Benedict, of Montrose, and Deputies W.G. Holmes and Gordon Ayres, Jr., of Montrose, armed with a search warrant to enter the premises of a house commonly known as the “Red Onion,” near Hallstead, visited the place. The owner, said to be a Mr. Williams, was not at home, but while the officers were there a woman drove up with a car in which said Williams was also riding. The officers approached, and as the car apparently had liquor on board, they requested the right of searching it. The woman “stepped on the gas” and when ordered to stop speeded down the trail. Several shots were fired in the air, but the car made its escape. A warrant was issued for the two the next day.

Montrose Bible Conference: General Bible Conference opens on Friday evening. Attendance this year exceeds all previous years and record-breaking crowds are expected at Sunday’s services. Dr. J. C. Massee, a new speaker at the Conference and a nationally known preacher, will speak Friday evening. Drs. Pettingill, Bieber and Torrey are also among the speakers.