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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
The Ruralites Club Meeting

The Ruralites farm women's club.
of Rural Dale vicinity, held their
December meeting at the home of
Mrs. Olive Huffman. There was a
good attendance, and a pleasant and
social hour was spent. Fine refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
TIL officers of this club are as fol-
lows: President, Happy Culver; vice
president, Cora Inlay; sec'y, Olive
Huffman; assistant sec'y, Wilma
Harlan; treas, Jennie Culver; lee
turer, Beulah Richardson: assistant
lecturers, Ella James and Jennie
Culver; flower committee, Electa
Huffman, Eva Peairs and Della
Hartman. Colors of the club are
black and gold, and the aim of the
club is ITO meet local needs"
The January meeting will be held
at the home of Wilma Harlan,
Thursday, the 10Th, at / p. m. Ev-
eryone be present.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
COURT HOUSE NEWS
PROBATE COURT
JuVeniI0 COurt

An affidavit was filed in Juvenile
court against Clyde McElfresh. Penn
township, alleging that he was not
sending his daughter to school. He
appeared before the court and plead
ed guilty He was given a fine ol
so and costs, and further condition
that he send his daughter to school
Marriage Licenses
Henry Matthew Longbrake, far
mer, Stockport, and Marguerite
Pauline Bishop, post office clerk
daughter of Wesley Bishop, Stock.
port, Rev. j. A. Goddard.
John H. Jordan, laborer, Parkers.
burg, and Ethel Alma Reed, tele.
phone operator, daughter Of Geo. M
Reed, Rev. r. o. McRae.
Carl H. Scott, carpenter, son ol
John M. Scott, Malta township, and
Olive C. Buchanan, telephone opera.
tor, daughter of. John Buchanan
McConnelsville, Rev. D. R. Warne.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
Hereford Calf Club Organized

A Hereford calf club has been or
ganized in the county with eight
members already; and others will
join before the club closes which is
Jan. 1922. The following have
entered: Raymond Reed, son of Her.
man Reed, Bristol, two heifers;
James, son of w. w. Carrel, Bristol;
Miss Margaret Hutchins, daughter
of H. l.. Hutchins, Meigsville; Zeno-
la Gessell, daughter of T. J. Gessell
Deerfield; Bryce, son of I. c. Master
son, near Porterville; S. Grace Le-
land, daughter of Hamer Leland,
Meigsville; and Cecil, son of C. S.
Bristol.
The calves for the first four were
purchased by Messrs. C. E. Dougan
and George Richardson of DIR. C. l..
Goodman, noted Hereford breeder of
Buckingham, w. Va, who has more
than 100 registered head of this
breed. They were down last week
and purchased eight fine heifers for
themselves and also to supply the
club members. Besides the eight,
Messrs. Dougan and Richardson pur-
for Mr.. Clyde Parmiter Q
yearling heifer and bull, and J. v.
Rutledge two head. The calves for
the club were purchased by Messrs.
Dougan and Richardson, and to en-
courage this breed of cattle, and in
order to get the Hereford organiza-
ton started, they sold them to the
club members at cost.
All calf clubs are conducted un-
der the extension department of the
Q. S. U. department of agriculture,
through the county farm agent. The
members of the club will receive in
structions from the department as
TO the feeding and care of their
calves; keep account of their gain in
weight, and the amount of feed used.
this to be continued until the fair,
when the calves will be entered. Az
ter that the owners are free to do
whatever they care to with them.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
AT THE CHURCHES
McKendree Nj. r. Church

''To everything there is season,
and time to every purpose under
the heaven The time for special
meetings is next week. There will
be preaching Christmas day, after
Sabbath school, at 1880 a. M, and
in the evening at 7. Meeting each
night of next week at 7:30. On New
Years eve there will be love feast
and watch-night service. "And what
doth the Lord require of thee, but to
do justly, to love mercy, and to walk
humbly with thy God. "A. c.
Brown, pastor.
Mt. Zion M. e. Church
There will be no preaching, but a
Christmas pageant entitled Garry
ing Christ to Every Child" will be
rendered by the Sunday school
Special collection taken-A. G..
Brown, pastor.
Deerfield Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Preaching at II a. m. There will
be Christmas message and a
Christmas offering. The Offering
will go to help feed the starving Rus
slams. Here is certainly chance to
manifest the true spirit of Christ
mas. ''Give ye them to eat."-W. M.
Mackay. pastor.
Presbyterian Church
ts@ The Sunday school Christmas en-
tertainment will be held in the
church Saturday evening, at 1880
o'clock. A program of songs and
recitations will be carried out by the
children Of the school. Tie regular
session of the Sunday school will he
held Sunday morning at 9:15.
Morning worship at 1920 The SER
nicn will be on <.The Wise Men from
the East" G. y. service at $3.50 D.
NJ. Topic, Following the Star,
What Do Men Find?" The evening
worship will be in keeping with the
spirit of the day. Special Christmas
music will he rendered by the chrir,
consisting of solos and anthems. In
stead of sermon, DR.. Van Dykes
1.-The Other Wise Man. will be rem
dered. A musical treat is in store
for all who attend this service.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
at 1880. Renewing Vows will be
considerably. r. Warne, pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church
sunday SchOOI at a. m. Christian
Endeavor at p. m. Prayer meeting
on Wednesday evening at 1880.
Preaching Sunday at 1890 a.
m. and in the evening at Z. Subject.
for morning sermon, "The Nativity
of the Worlds Redeemer." Subject
for evening. "Sufferings of Christ"
Santa Claus will be at the church
Saturday evening at Z. The children
will receive their treat. All are cor
daily invited to the preaching SER
vices.-R. c. Dean, pastor.
NJ. E. Church
Sunday school at 9 a. m. At 10
a. m. baptism of children and in
fants. followed by preaching SER
vices. Sermon subject, bethlehem.
Epworth League at 6:45. At 1880
the Sunday school will give the can
tata, Garry Christ to Every Child"
r.. o. McRae, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22

The Center Progressive club met
at the home of Mrs. D. F. Morris.
Dec. 8, with fourteen members and
three visitors present. THE meeting
was called to order by Vice President
Leota Williams. and meeting was
opened by music on Victrola, follow
ed by repeating the Lords prayer
The program was carried out as
planned and the Christmas box was
opened and gifts were distributed by
the visitors. Nice refreshments
were served by the hostess, consist
of angel food cake, fruit salad and
coffee.
The club members will meet with
Mrs. Cora Morris Jan. 12. They
are requested to be there promptly
at II O'clOck.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
Choir Renders Good Program

Last Sunday night the M. E..
church auditorium was crowded to
its utmost, to hear the choir give an
excellent sacred, concert, of Christ
mas music. Besides several of the
beautiful Christmas hymns, there
were three anthems by the choir;
vocal solos by Mrs. B. F. Fulks, and
Mrs. Frank Cobourn; special num-
Der by quartet-Messrs. Bell,
Barnes, Bishop and Betz; and a
violin solo by Miss Eleanor Erwin.
Mrs. Elmer Spence, organist, and Mr..
Harold Savage, cornetist. Members
Of the choir besides those mentioned
were Mrs. Carl Betz, Mrs. Mildred
Montgomery Stilson, Mrs. Raymond
Dougan, Mrs. Harry McLucas, and
Miss Marie Huntington. The pastor
made short address appropriate to
the Christmas season, and alto
gether the services were profitable,
and very much enjoyed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
RECORDER,S OFFICE

The following have been filed for
record: E. p. Worrall ct ux to P. G.
Worrall, acre, Marion, ST.; John
E. Rabberman, deceased, to VIM. H.
Rabberman ct ano, affidavit for
transfer, Union; Jno. w. McGonagle
to J. H. McGonagle, 54 acres, Bristol
81; Arthur G.. Warren to George
Taylor X acres, Deerfield, 81; Anna
M. Alderman, deceased, to Thayer
Alderman, Vinton Alderman to same
and Thayer Alderman to Roxie AL
derman ct al, affidavits for transfer.
Leases
Nancy Best and Mary J. Glass to
John L. Smith, As acres, Union,
$3.50; Chas. e. Grew, and C. J.
Weaver to The Buckeye Pipe Line
Co., right of way.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22

We the undersigned arree to close
our places of business all day, Dec
4S, 1921.
Morgan County Democrat, The
Stanbery Pharmacy. Hammond Shoe
store, Geo. w. Lowell, Lennarc
Sears, Everybody's Store, Morris
Hardware Co., McKeown & Carter
Miller Furniture Co., John w. Fox
L. E. Sharp, G. w. Archer & Son, H
White & Co.. Longley & Longley, G
O. Wood, H. H. Brewster G. Co.
Dover Corset Shop, M. Burke, r. L.
Mendel, COsgrave & Wilson, Perkins
Barber Shop, Ford & Miller Barber
Shop, Standard Supply Co., Gillespie
Millinery, Henderson Millinery, AL
bert Price, Citizens National Bank
First National Bank, Malta Nation.
al Bank. Montgomery Millinery
Burt Berry. o. E. Berkley. Louis
Drury, Geo. B. Kenney.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
County. Farm Women's Federation

The quarterly meeting of the
County Federation of Farm Women's
clubs will be held Saturday, Jan. z,
at the Ladies' Rest Room in McCon-
nelsville at one p. m. Program for
lecture hour: means of developine
how local clubs are helning in the
work, Mrs. Carl Barkhurst; Interior
decorations of walls and floors of
the home, Mrs. J. D. Lighthiver:
Why am club member and dis
cussion of how 1t has helped each of
us, Mrs. Clarence Dewitt; What we
consider our favorite magazine and
why, Miss Edna Hambleton.-Mrs
A. b. Stephenson, lecturer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
Boy from Sweden Joins His Father

Mr.. Gus Peterson, who Is employ
ed as marble cutter with j. H.
Stalker, went to GAINESVILLE last week
to meet his 17-year old son Gus who
had arrived from Sweden. Mr..
Peterson makes his home here at the
Mrs. A. J. Sands residence. He
came to this country from Sweden
about eight years ago. His wife is
dead, and he left his four small sons
with their grandparents, since which
ne has been supporting and educat-
Ing them over there The one who
joins him here is the oldest of the
boys, and the first one of them he
has seen since he came away from
Sweden.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
Scott-Buchanan Wedding

The marriage of Miss Olive G..
Buchanan, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Buchanan of this place, to Mr..
Carl H. Scott, son of Mr.. John Scott
of Malta township, was solemnized
Wednesday afternoon at the Presby-
terian manse, Rev. D. r. Warne per-
forming the ceremony. They left on
the evening train for Newark where
they will visit Mrs. Scott's brother
Mr.. Floyd Buchanan, but will re-
turn to Mr.. Scott's parents home,
where they will spend Christmas.
The bride has been employed in the
telephone office, and Mr.. Scott is a
carpenter by trade. They are highly
regarded young people, whose many
friends will extend best wishes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
j. w. Dover III

Mr.. J. w. Dover. who has been in
rather poor health for some time,
has not been so well this week, and
is unable to be at his place of busf-
ness. Besides a complication Of dis
eases, he is suffering with a sore
toe and foot which at times causes
him much pain. His wife who has
also been i'll, is better.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
State to HeID on River Road

We note that Muskingum county
is to receive $4,000 from the state
for the completion of three highway
projects, the county to appropriate
like amount. or the amount we no.
t1ce that the state names $4,000
for the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
road from Duncan Falls to the coun-
ty line.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
Manchester Grange No. ~

Program for Dec. 81: The grange
will hold regular session in the fore
noon commencing at 1890, with in
door picnic dinner. Each patron ex-
pected to bring something to make
up the dinner. Public installation
and literary program in the after
noon. Christmas program of 18th
carried over, with added special mu-
sic. We hope each one on the pro-
gram will respond and make it a
day long to be remembered.-Em
ma Bell, Lect,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
Accepts Pastorate Here

Rev. A. G. Mattern OF East Sparta
has accepted the call to the pastorate
of the Main Street Church of Christ
here. He will come to fill the pulpit
the second Sunday in January. The
congregation of that church feel they
are very fortunate in securing such
an able pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
Deaf, Of !. y. crandstaff

Lemuel N. Grandstaff, a resident
OF Center towrsh'~ th's county, died
Dec. 18, in his 74th year. Ee had
been i'll since last February. He was
a son of the late James and Pachel
Grandstaff. He is survived by his
wife Mrs. Caroline Grandstaff ano
one daughter, Mrs VIM. German of
Mohawk. N. Y. Brothers surviving
are Joseph Grandstaff of Coal Run;
William who resides in Parker, Kan,
and Lewis of Reinersville. The de-
ceased was a soldier in the Civil
war, serving in Company C of the
182nd 0. v. I.
Funeral services were held Def
20, conducted by Rev Clendening,
and interment was made at Reiners-
vile.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
The COterie

The Coterie met Dec. Is, at 1:3O,
at the home of Name Hambleton.
Meeting was called to order by the
president, Kate Henery. Business
matters were discussed and dispos-
ed of, then followed a Christmas
program. A delicious lunch was
served by the hostess. Adjourned
to meet Jan. 10, with Blanche Simp-
son. Program: Song; roll call,
some funny news item or advertise
ment; How I plan my weeks work
so l do not have any "odd jobs" for
Saturday, Mary Scott and Blanche
Simpson; What seems to you the
most fundamental requisites for
good home life for children, discus
sion by club; How I think commun-
ity singing would benefit my neigh
borhood. Name Hambleton. Dis
cussion.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
Dodge Agency Unchanged

Last week we stated that the Nc
Connelsville Garage had taken over
the exclusive agency for the Dodge
cars. This was the information we
received, however we have since been
Informed that they are sub-dealer.
only. But the parts and service here
will be with them. The exclusive
Dodge agency is unchanged and is
with the r. w. Dewitt Co., Stockport.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
LEFTY" Cooper Has Good Record

We note in the base hall done re-
Gently given out, the following con-
corning Wilbur Cooper of this place.
who is spoken of as lace of the
Pittsburgh Pirate staff" He tied
with Grimes of Brooklyn for the
lead in games won in the National
%. He pitched 327 innings-more
than any other twirler in the Heydler
circuit. He also pitched to the
greatest number Of batters, 1877.
He allowed the most hits 341, and
John Morrison, Pittsburgh, the least,
131. Cooper allowed the most earn
ed runs to be scored, 118. The least
allowed by any player was As.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
sanatorium Boys Remembered

The women's auxiliary of the
American Legion of different coun-
ties which have disabled ex-soldiers
IN the sanatorium, have sent boxes
to the Rocky Glen home to be dis
tributed to the patients in that in
stitution. Not only the bows who re-
ceive the gifts appreciate them
very much, but the management of
the institution as well feel very
grateful also for the thoughtfulness
in remembering the boys under their
care.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
Coming Basket Ball Games

Friday night, M. & M. high vs..
New Lexington high. Monday. after
noon at 2:30 Wagon Co. VS.. Sham
rocks of GAINESVILLE. HIeDe
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
G. p. Lindimore Very Low

The aged G. P. Lindimore of
Meigs. mention Of whose illness has
been made, Is reported very low
this morning. His death is expect
ed at any moment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
At ReinersviIle High School

An attractive program of music,
recitations. exercises, readings, dia-
logues, cantata, etc., will be given at
the Reinersvifle high school building
on Friday evening, Dec. %.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
Deaths Toll

Dec. IS to ~

Dean Martin, Sant0y.
Lemuel N. Grandstaff, Center TIP.
Chas. Naylor. Los Angeles, Cal.
Mrs. Max Geiger. Newark, N. j.
Jeptha Smith, Chesterhill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
James Balm III

Mr.. James Balm was taken very
i'll last Friday with heart trouble
and nervousness. and while better at
present is still quite i'll.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
Death of Jeptha Smith

Mr.. Jeptha Smith aged about 65,
died Sunday night at his home in
Chesterhill, and was buried Tuesday.
His death was due to heart trouble.
He is survived by two daughters
Miss Vernie Smith and Mrs Ethel
DOhbins. His wife is deceased.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22

Miss Margaret Warne is home
from Wooster college, for the Christ
mas vacation.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22

Substitutes for Wagon Co.-Pen-
nell, Perkins, Adrian. HI. Deedrick
Summary: Roseville-C. Smith 8
fields and 5 fouls; Rarick, fields;
Burton, fields; Jones, /.
Wagon Co.-Bingham, fields
and fouls; Herb Lewis, fields;
Adrian, field. Referee, Fulks.
Monday afternoon. at 2:30 Wagon
Co., will play the Shamrocks here
which is the best team in GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
Eagleport Store to Chanee Hands

Mr.. Carlos Robb has negotia ted
for the sale of the Chester Clifton
store at Eagleport. However he
will not take possession before Feb.
L.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-22
ROSEVILLE TRIOPIAS TAKE
OVER WAGON COMPANY 124

For the first time this season a
home basket ball team lost on the
local floor, when they went up
against the strong Triopias from
Roseville Wednesday evening. Our
boys put up a good game, but felt
the loss of F. Deedrick who was out
of the lineup because Of an injury to
his knee. The Roseville tossers
played a nice clean game, and won
honorably and fair. The lineup and
summary follows.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-08
SIX DEAD At POLLS
|. AND FIVE WOUNDED
IN PARTISAN FEUD
Defeated Democratic Candidate
in Kentucky Held Responsible
for Outbreak With Guns.
FIGHT A FREE FOR ALL

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
jackson. Ky. Nov. s.--Six men were
killed and Ave others were wounded
in an election fight shortly after the
polls opened at the Claypole voting
precinct on Troublesome Creek. Breat-
hitt county, about 10 miles from here,
today.
The dead are: Cleveland Combs, 50;
Leslie Combs, 81; Ephern Allen. 35 !.
George Allen. 81; John Roberts. 80;
George Mcintosh. 80.
The wounded are william Barnett,
so; Ed Davis. 45: viii Davis, 30 /:
French Combs. IS; Tom Mcintosh. 30.
A special train has been sent from
Jackson with physicians TO attend
tho wounded.
Tho story OF the afrray reaching
jackson, was that I'D Combs. an uncle
OF the Combs boys. and defeated Dem
ocratic candidate In the August pri-
mary for county judge, was active In
support OF the Republican ominee for
the same Office. Combs, it was said
entered the polling place today and at
tempted 10 give orders TO the election
officers. Ills relatives, according e
the story, demonstrated with him ans
out tho srgrrpcnt grew n fight II
which pistols were drawn and III,
shooting became general.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-08
WAGE CUT ALSO URGED BY
FARM BUREAU COUNSEL

Washington, Nov. s--Reductlon Of
railroad employees wages was added
today by Clifford Tborne, general
counsel for the American Farm Bu-
reau Federation. TO his recommenda-
tions before the Senate Interstate
Commerce Committee. Mr.. Thomas
also elaborated on his previously sub
nitted recommendations for repeal OF
the so-called six per cent guarantee
OF the railroads and for restoration OF
state railway commissions powers.
Declaring the farm bureau fedora
ton did hot desire ito starve the rail-
reads" Mr.. Thorne added:
THE railroads must continue to
function. They must be allowed 10
reduce costs, and railroad labor must
help them TO reduce costs. Everybody
everywhere is reducing. charges
The state commissions, with re-
stored powers, Mr.. Thorne said, would
act as check on the Interstate Com
merce Commission which, he added
should remain the final rate-making
power.
In urging the repeal Of the six per
cent rate provision, Mr.. Thorne told
the committee the Interstate Com
merce Commission had been compelled
20 guess at railroad values and hao
/ guessed too high. Railroad securi-
ties, now issued. he said, totaled about
/ 81 Z ,000. 100000 with a market valus
OF aboat $4,000. 900, 900 while the In.
terstate Commerce Commission, hs
declared, had allowed a Valuation o.
about sis,2o0 600, ,o06. in fixing theil
! y~tes
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-08
BELIEVED TO
HAVE SET STORE AF|RE
Mysterious Blaze, Early Today
at lancaster Avenue and
Scott Street.

Thieves are believed to have been
responsible for the fire in the grocery
store OF Reuben f.. Weidner, at the
southwest corner of Lancaster ave-
nue. and Scott street about 4.30 o'clock
this morning.
A telephone call summoned the
Weccacoe Fire Co. TO the scene. When
the firenen arrived they found cigar
cites and cigars strewn on the porch
and window on the Scott street side
of the building open. The fire started
back of the counter and the prompt
arrival of the firemen. who used only
the chemical apparatus. prevented
the spread OF the blaze.
The loss from fire and smoke is
estimated at $500, covered by insur-
ance. The family was In no danger
escaping by back stairway, while
the flames were confined TO the store
room. Some excited person called The
Union Fire Co. but its services were
not needed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-08
F0cH TAKES A DAY OFF.
Guest OF Cleveland Legion, But
Will Spend the Day
in Rest.

BY l>ssocia-ed Press 70 Every EVENING
Cleveland. Ohio, Nov. S.---Marshal
Foch, commander in chief OF the
greatest army In history. viii bc the
guest OF the American Legion and the
city of Cleveland today and tomor-
row. Today. however. was reserved
for rest.
The reception upon his arrival from
Detroit this morning was strictly in
formal lie Was met by committee
OF citizens and troop A, OF the Ohio
National Guard and escorted 10 the
home OF Parmely Herrick, son OF
Myron L. Herrick, ambassador TO
France, where he win spend the day.
Buglers and drummers greeted the
war hero with flourishes and ruffies
as he walked from the train 10 the
automobile which carried him 20 the
Herrick home in Gates Mill. east Of
the city.