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Evening star., 1921-09-21
TWO DIE Of BURNS
IN LAMP EXPLOSION
CoIored Man Charged With
Using Light as Missile Un-
der Arrest at Hospital.

Two colored women died at Emer-
gency Hospital early today as a
result of burns received last night in
. fire at 1923 connors court north
west. which was caused by the ex-
plosion of a lightedlamp, said by the
police to have been thrown by a
i colored man.
Hester Jones, thirty-five years old.
or 2147 l. street died at o'clock this
morning, and Marie Hughes, who re-
sides In the Connors court house, died
at 3:45 o'clock. Percy Brown, thirty
two years old. who resides at the same
address, who is charged with hav-
ing thrown the lamp, also was burned
and Is at Emergency Hospital. He is
under arrest. All inquest will be held
at the District morgue tomorrow If
Browns condition is such that he will
be able to leave the hospital.
Alcohol in Place.
Detective Barbee of third precinct
who Is making an investigation,
stated he learned the man and two
women were quarreling when Brown
threw the lighted lamp. The officer
said there was some alcohol in the
| place and with the explosion of the
Brown caught fire. Brown and
| Marie Hughes were taken to the hos
pital in an automobile, while Hester
Jones was removed in an ambulance
The fire department was called and
extinguished the flames after about
$500 damage had resulted
Defective wiring is believed to
have caused a fire that did several
hundred dollars damage at the Cabin
John Bridge Hotel early this morn
| ing.
Bucket Brigade Formed.
Shortly after Herman Clemroth.
proprietor of the hotel, had closed
the place at midnight he discovered
the fire on the third floor A buck ct
brigade was formed among the EN-
plOyes and word was sent to the
city for aid. No. engine company,
| in Georgetown, went to the scene
and extinguished the flames, which
| were confined to the upper floor.
About SIS damage was done by
! fire to the automobile of RAYMOND
Stringfellow, 1926 F street north
west~ last evening in front of the
Potomac Electric Power plant, and
Louis Taylor. 1243 4th street north
east. was burned on the hands. Tay-
lor is said to have been filing the
! gasoline tank when the fumes ig-
nited from a hot exhaust pipe.
Fire was discovered in the tailor
shop of Morris Berman. 503 18th
street northwest, shortly before mid
night The damage was slight.
Evening star., 1921-09-21
ORDERED TO PHILIPPINES.

Col. Frank r. Mccoy. cavalry: Lieut..
Col. Gordon Johnston, cavalry: Maj.
Edward Bowdich. jr.. cavalry. and
First Lieut.. Osborne c. Wood. infantry.
now in China. have been ordered to
report to the commanding general,
Philippine department. for assignment
to dutV
Evening star., 1921-09-21
WOOD NOMINATION SOON.
Appointment Expected to Go tc
Senate in Few Days.

Nomination of Gen. Leonard Wood
as governor general of the Philip
pines will be sent to the Senate in a
few days. No decision has been
reached by the President as to his
selection for vice governor Accord
ing to Secretary Weeks, no Army off
Ger will be given that post
Gen. Wood will return to Manila
from Toxic about October 6 and take
his oath of office there as governor
general, beginning his duties imme-
diately upon his confirmation.
Evening star., 1921-09-21
$500 CHECK STOLEN.

Mrs Henry P. Bleser, 2012 o street
northwest. today reported to the po-
cashiers check On the Union National
Bank, Philadelphia. for $3.50 was
Evening star., 1921-09-21

stolen from drawer in a desk at her
home. The check was made payable to
Elizabeth c. Bleser or Mrs. II. P.
Bleser. 1t was not indorsed The po-
lice have notified banks and business
places to look out for the check.
Evening star., 1921-09-21
PERIOD OF SWEETS SOON.

The sweetest day of the year" is
coming.
Local candy dealers are preparing
to do their bite" on national candy
day." to be observed throughout the
country October 8, under auspices of
the National Confectioners Associa-
ton.
Everybody in every family should
be remembered with candy on that
day. according to the plans.
Evening star., 1921-09-21
ASKS AID FOR VETERANS.
Legion Requests "Active
Steps" to Help Men.

A request that the War Depart
ment take active steps" to assist dis
abled veterans to obtain relief has
been made by the American Legion
to Secretary Weeks. John T. Taylor,
vice chairman of the legion's national
legislative committee, who signed the
request, said 'it would be a source
Of great satisfaction" if his commit
tee could report a definite promise
to this effect to the forthcoming ma
tional convention.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-01
dbe @aal)inptnn NrraIaa arani al Ssrfinn
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
Northwest-C Contained.

ess<ss ssSAA - ~ss Sssse~s
Northwsst- Copiinusd.
MARLBoRoUaa sr., Nr. soiners' Home.
cor; II rms. q b.. II. ht.. ami. 5000;
rea. terms. VIM. 9. Phillips. 1909 n. Z.
ave. NV.
QUINCY ST. ii-rm. brk. dwe-; Improved
5000. WIN. 8. Phillips. 400 n. Z. eve.
NV.
7TH ST. Dandy Httie home. 2 =. q b.;
perfect eond. $500. VIM. o. PhiIiips.
1903 n. =. ave. NV.
RANDOLPH ST., Petworth. Z .. q b.,
ami; col. front porch. $3.50. WIN. 8.
Phillips. 14oe n. Y. ave. nv.
DECATUR ST. Mr.. GA. AVE. sr.& b.,
ami. $4,000; terms. VIM. o. Phillips.
1909 N. 7. ave. N. ee.
ALLISON ST. NR. sTH. sr. q b.. amt
T.75o; terms. VIM. 3. Phillips. 1909 n.
Y. ave. NJ. e6.
TAYLOR ST. rms, bath, a.m.L; SIC, 80.
Louis p. Shoemaker. 1<oT N. 7. svss, n.
"a. AVE. NR. RANDOLPH. M. an. or.
$500. WIN. 8. Phillips. 1909 NY. ave.
JEFFERSON ST. M. iiTR. er. & b,
:, AMI T,7oo. VIM. 8. Phillips. i+os
IRVING ST. Nh. ITH. 2. q o.. ORR.
home, anil $500 cash. VIM. 8. Phil
lips. 1909 N. Y. ave. n. sS.
RANDOLPH ST. Mr.. 18th. ar. q b.,
ami. $11. 500; terms. VIM. 8. Phillips.
14oe N. z. ave. n. 9s.
ALLISON ST. NR. 18th. sr. b..
ami s16,500; terms. WIN. 9. Phillips.
l409 N. Y. ave. n. %.
PETwORTH M. VARNUM 81. Dandy =
=. brk. home. ami; owner leaving city;
HRA m
1409 N. 7. ave. NV.
TTH ST. NR. QUINCY ST. n. ". Q roc..
and bath. semi-detached. Price. $500.
II. L. RUST. el2 18th Ut.
on SHEPHERD ST., Mr.. 5TH, Q T.. a.ml.,
vac. Cash. 1900. $500. STONE q FAIR
FAX, 1912 n. Y. ave. n. 2332.
Nr. Ga. ave. Otis nw.-i00 n. front;
dwelling or apt. site. 5000. Mahorney
q Sullivan. 1927 Eye Of. n. 1921.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-01
Woodley Park.

wooDLEY RD.
Is rms, 5 b.. ami SIS. 900.
Harry Wardman, 1880 n II. nv. n. t1Oo.
CA. AVE a STH ST. BET. BARRY a 20.
CID. Business or residence: l2T IS ftr
Pal: 3Oc per IT,; 5000 cash. Louis p. Shoe
maker. 1907 y. y. ave. N. .les.
kAJoRAMA RD-. NR. 2oTH. u rms. .
b.. st. ht.. amt, S16. 500 Louis =. Shoe
maker, 1907 y. Y. ave. n. iles.
BILTMORE ST. Mr.. 2oTH. - rm.. D.
ami, overlooking Conn. ave. bridge
$4,000. G. s. BENNETT. SOC Cont. ".
sarTs Addn.. crittenden st.-4Srifs Price,
5000. Mahornsy and Sullivan. I5sI Eye
ct nv. Tel. n. 1871.
Buchanan nw.-New; detached: rms. q
ba.; h.w.h.; elect. Price, Sli. $50. Ma
hOrney snd Sullivan. 1897 Eye st. nv.
Emerson st. NV. ssul's Asdn.-Detsehed;
rms. n b.: gar. elec.; h.-W.h. 1000.
Mshorney q sullivan. 1871 Eye 1t. nv.
Nr. Decatur A Ca. ave. nv. az Ssul's =
Addn.-7 rms. a ba.: ami; elect:
ss.7So. haborpey Sullivan. 1871 Eve st.
Mr. 18th z DELAFIELD n W. lot sozico;
alley; bargain $3.50; clear. y. T. Ryol
CO. lne- lAsS y -
The Washington herald., 1921-05-01

GALLATIN ST. Mr.. 18th 81. Sung. sr.
4 b.. anil $1,000. wm. 3. Phiilips,
1909 N. Y. ave. n. rs.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15
MEN OF BIBLE CLASSES
ENJOY GREAT MEETING

About $50 men of the organized
Bible classes of the two towns at
tended the Fellowship supper at the
M. E. church Wednesday evening.
Rev. w. M. Mackay was in charge Of
the program. After all were seated
the doxol0gy was sung. Rev. r. G.
Dean asked the blessing. The sup
per which was prepared and served
by the ladies of the Geo. HI. Black
Sunday school class, was elegant and
splendidly prepared, and served with
dispatch. Holiday decorations were
much in evidence. The menu con-
sisted of baked ham, creamed pota-
toes, gravy, dressing. baked beans,
smear case, pickles, cranberries, hot
rolls, coffee, and snow pudding.
While the supper was served the Ep
worth League orchestra furnished
music, which added much to the oc-
casion. Rev. Gillian of the Malta
NJ. e. church thanked the ladies for
their elegant supper. Following
the supper, all repaired to the main
auditorium. After song by the
audience led by J. E. McKeown,
prayer was offered by Rev. D. r.
Warne. Rev. Jos. E. Spear Of Co
shocton was the speaker then intro
duced by Rev. r. o. McRae. His
subject was present Day Needs"
and was sermon lecture which an
swered in single word would be
God, the remedy for all our prob
lens. He pointed out that all the
great reformations have been from
the soul, and at this time what the
world needs is to get the hearts OF
men right which can come with a
true revival of the old fashioned Pc
ligion.
Our very limited space forbids
a review of the excellent message,
which was filled with the plain Cos
pei, delivered with eloquence and
power. The speaker is a young man
of marked ability, and live wire
The benediction was pronounced by
Rev. McRae
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15
RURAL DALE

A number Of young folks of this
place have been attending the re-
vival meetings at the Blue Rock
Baptist church. They report the
preacher as being fine speaker.
Rev. Roy Hall preached a very in
teresting sermon at the church here
Sunday to fair sized audience, and
all were well pleased. The first M.
e. quarterly conference for this year
will be held at the Gaysport church
Saturday, Dec. IL. District Supt.
Dowds will preach at 2 p. M. which
will be followed by the business
meeting. Born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Sylvester Sines Saturday evening a
girl. Five boys and two girls and
the parents to ride in the auto next
summer. Mother and baby are get
ting along nicely. Mr.. Armstrong
of GAINESVILLE is about done plaster
ing the community house here. He
has done fine job Of plastering, so
all say who have seen his work in
the new building. Mrs. B. s. Pey-
ton of near here attended the funer-
al Sunday of her cousin Shelby e.
Dozer who met his death in Zanes-
vile almost instantly, by being run
down by an interurban car. Ev-
erybody here is now mud bound and
Will have to stay home the next
seven or eight months, unless we can
get an aviator to take us around a
few miles from home. The men
folks here are busy holding nail
Kegs down at the stores and play
ing checkers.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15
VIM. A. stefry Passes Away

William Albert Steffy, who resid-
ed near Elliott, died Dec s at the
age of 65 years. He had been oper-
ated upon on Tuesday for appended
tis, and had been i'll since the Satur-
day before. He was son of the
late Hiram and Matilda Tryon Stef-
fy His wife who survives him was
Hulda Kasler. Children surviving
are Clarence Steffy of Detroit, Mich. !;
Carlos Of Soldiers Grove, Wis.,;
Ray of Jacksonville, o.; Roy of near
the home place. He also leaves Ave
grandchildren, and a brother George
Steffy who resides in West Virginia.
The deceased united with the
Christian church at Bishopville a
number of years ago. Funeral SER
vices were held at the residence Sat
urday afternoon. conducted by Rev.
Born Of Chesterhill, and interment
was made in Chesterhill cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15

Mrs. Geo. T. Hoffman and Mrs.
b. d. Richardson of Malta delight,
fully entertained with bridge and
500 at the home of the former We'd
nesday evening. At o'clock an ell
egant dinner was served. Christ
mas decorations were used. The out
Of town guests included Mrs. STAN
berry Alderman of Big Springs, Tex,
and Mrs. Frank CobOurn of Toledo.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15
*. O. n. M. BIect Officers

At regular review Of Twin
Cities Tent" OF the Maccabees held
Monday evening, Dec. IL, the fol-
lowing officers were elected to serve
Ior the ensuing year: Commander.
Cnas. e. Reeder; Lieut.. Com, VIM.
=: Johnson; record keeper, A. W..
Miller; chaplain, Jesse Robinson:
sergeant. Carl PEBBLES; master at
arms. Raymond Reeder; 1st M. of
T., Howard Barnes; End M. OF G..
James Huffman: sentinel, Chas,
oyster; picket, Frank johnson.
There will be meeting Monday ey-
enlng, Jan. 2, 1922, for Maccabees
and their families at which time
these officers will be installed.
Ihere will also be literary and mu-
slcal program and refreshments viii
be served at the close.-Committee.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15
Large Number Enjoyed Cantata

A large audience, including many
persons from other churches, enjoy
ed the cantata given at the Malta n
E. church Sunday evening, by the
choir of that church. The cantata
was entitled Praise and Thanksgiv-
ing, and the text of it was arranged
and the music composed by Carrie b
Adams. Twelve persons participated
in the singing-Misses Edith Baker
and Stella Updike, Mrs. J. B. Glen
ems, Mrs. Virginia Cannon and Mrs.
Elizabeth Cowan, soprano; Mrs. May
Naylor and Miss Edna Barlow, alto;
Messrs. J. E. McKeown, I. C. Youns
and Henry Harmer, tenor, and Dr.
w. R. Sears and Albert Taylor,
bass; Mrs. Fannie Richardson, OF
ganist. There were several chorus
numbers, interspersed with solo,
duet and quartet numbers, mems
chorus, ETC., and the final chorus
1.-THE Lord hath made bare his holy
arm
In the eyes of all the nations:
And all the ends of the earth shah
see
The salvation of our God"
merging into the hymn "In the Cross
or CnrlSt Glory, In the singing or
which the audience joined.
Special numbers were a bass solo,
Praise Ye the Lord, by A. c. Taylor;
a duet, o Lord, Our Lord, contralto
and tenor, Mrs. Naylor and Mr..
Young; soprano and alto duet, Thou
Art the Father of Heaven and Earth,
Miss Baker and Mrs. Naylor; con-
tralto solo, Dear Lord and Father,
Miss Barlow; baritone solo, Ny
Hope Is in Thee, DR.. w. r. Sears;
solo, Sing to the Lord,
Mrs. J. B. Clemens. The organ pre-
lude by Mrs Richardson was An
dante by Batiste.
The cantata was given under the
direction of Mr.. j. e. McKeown. An
taken amounted to about
$24. which will be used for the pur-
chase of a new pulpit Bible.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15
Pressing Establishment Burglari,ed

Some time Friday night parties
entered the w. G. Miller cleaning
and pressing establishment here,
over the Morris Tin Shop, and took
a suit Of clothes and leather SUIT
case, the property of Henry Mellor,
also a suit of clothes belonging to
Herbert Manly and an overcoat be-
longing to Alvin Parmiter. En-
trance was made by breaking the
glass in the door. then by reaching
through and turning the Yale lock.
Officials are working on a clue,
but as yet no arrests have been
made.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15
New Dodge Agency

The McCOnnelsville Garage, on
south Ninth street, has taken over
the Dodge agency for the county,
formerly held by the R. w. Dewitt
Co, Stockport, with a branch office
here IN the G. w. Partesius rooms.
The cars and parts will be moved
into the ~ McConnelsville garage
building at once, however the r. w.
Dewitt Co. still hold their lease on
the Partesius building.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15
Post once Accommodated

Beginning next week Postmaster
Gaylord will keep the parcel post
window open of evenings for the ac~
Of patrons. Miss Jose
phine Birch will also be added to the
force during the busy season. Miss
Birch Is on the civil service eligible
list, as clerk.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15
Death of Henry Richard Wade

Henry Richard Wade, the eigh,
year old son OF Mrs. Bertha Wade OF
Elliott, died last Thursday evening
at five O'Clock at the Marietta hos
pital where he underwent an opera
tion for appendicitis Nov. 8. Henry
was an only boy and a child old
beyond his years. While only eight
years Of age he took a lot of respon-
sibility for his mother and sisters.
Leona, Marjorie and Maxine. One of
the last words he said before pass
ing to the world where suffering and
death are DER, was about his little
sister Maxine. He was laid to rest at
Wrlghtstown Sunday by the side of
MS father who died Nov. 10, 1918.
snort services were held at the
mouse, then ARA Ball conducted the
funeral at the Wrightstown church.
Ky
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15
NATIVE OF STOCKPORT
DIES IN HUNTINGTON

Mrs. E. A. Scott Of Stockport In
formed the Democrat of the death
of Samuel Beswick which occurred
at Huntington, w. Va. Dec. 2, the
funeral being held the 9Th. Mr..
Beswick went to Huntington In
1898. He was a contractor and
builder, and was a prominent factor
in the growth of Huntington. he
was identified with the I. .. Q. f.,
Woodmen, and other orders there,
and was also active in civil and po-
iitical affairs.
Mr.. Beswick was native Of
Stockport, this county, and was Sc
years of age at the time of his death.
He was a son of Samuel Beswick. He
moved to Gallia county, this state,
1879, and in 1875 married there, go
ing later to Huntington as above
noted. He is survived by his wife
and three children all of Huntington
p. v. Beswick, Clyde E. Beswick
and Mrs. X. A. Runyon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15
Attending State Grange

State grange is in session this
week in Cincinnati. Among those
who left the first of the week from
this county to attend were Deputy
Master c. r. Massey, and the follow
ing delegates: Mr.. and Mrs o. c..
Hammond, Neelyville grange; Mr..
and Mrs. ]. q. Williams, Center; Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Gordon, Triadelphia,
and Ernest Price and wife Of West
land. The sessions began on Tues
day morning, and last four days.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15
Reinersville Chapter q. r. 9.

Reinersville Chapter No. 397 o.
e. s. will hold their annual election
and installation of officers Saturday
afternoon, Dec. IT. All members
are urged to be present at this meet
ing.-Nora D. Fowler, w. M; Mar
garet B. Davis, Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15
Friendly Club Meeting

The Friendly Circle club met at
the home of Mrs. Mary Sherlock
Nov. Is. This was an all day meet
ing. Seven members were present
and one visitor-Mrs l.. r. Dewitt.
The program was carried out, and
dinner served by hostess. The next
meeting will be Dec. 21, at the home
of Mrs. III. HI. Welch, this being a
Christmas prOgram-XX
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15
Hunting Accident

Mr.. Clarence Hiven0r, 16 year old
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Sid Hivenor of
the Eagleport vicinity, met with
quite bad accident Wednesday
morning. While out hunting, in
climbing fence his gun was acci-
dentally discharged. the load taking
effect in his right shoulder. While
the wound ia bad one he is dutnE
welt. MI. VI i, l'ss 4 ~ .5 sEs 7e.s
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15
Death Of Infant

Carol Jeane Smith, 19 day old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Smith who live near the Brick school
house, Malta township, died Mon
day and was buried Tuesday in the
Malta cemetery. Besides the par
ents, a brother Raymond and sister
Jenice survive. The mother will be
remembered as Miss Mildred Pen
nell,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15
Geo. b. Kenney Sells Property

Mr.. Geo. B. Kenney has sold his
residence property near his grocery,
to Mr.. Dan Shuster, who since SELL
ing his property on Kennebec hill
has been living with his son on Pop
lar Ridge. Mr.. Kenney gives posses
sion Jan. 1. and he will move into
the residence part of the property
in which his grocery is located.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15

Mrs. Chas Stewart of Meigsville
is recovering from an attack of
pneumonia. Mrs. Ellen Barnes of
the same township is i'll with heavy
cold, threatened with pneumonia,
and Mr.. J.udwell Spencer is also
quite i'll.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15
George F. Hill Dies

George F. Hill, aged Sc, died
Monday afternoon, at the home of
his son Clarence Hill of Marietta.
Last March he fell and suffered a
broken hip ahd since that time he
had been failing in health. His
death was caused by complications.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. AL
lie Hill, two sons, Clarence H. and
Earl H., both of Marietta; three
brothers, James Hill of Blue Rock,
Samuel of Caldwell, Jesse of Coal
Run; and three sisters, Mrs. I. T..
Wilkins and Mrs. S. M. Little, both
OF McConnelsville route, and Mrs.
James Baughman of Roseville. Four
grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were conducted
Wednesday afternoon at the Second
Congregational church, Marietta.
Burial was made at the Lynch
church cemetery near Marietta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15

Miss Elizabeth Fisher, who was
called here several weeks ago by
the illness of her mother Mrs. Jane
Fisher, and who remained with her
sister Miss Lille Fisher following
their mothers death, returned this
morning to Xenia.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15

Miss Elizabeth Pinkerton, who has
been with her aunt Mrs. HI. e. Halli-
day of Cairo. ILL.,, for several months,
returned to her home here Wednes-
day. She has fully recovered from
the operation she underwent in Co
lumbus some months ago for goiter,
and is now apparently in good
health. After a stay here for about
q month she plans to go to Florida
where she will visit relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15
Indoor Horseshoe Games

The inclement weather has driven
our horseshoe pitchers from the
common to the old Universalist
church building. which has recently
been put in shape for the playing Of
the game. and most every evening
the gang" is hard at it, in their
new quarters. 2na
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15
Phil HI. Sheridan

Phil H. Sheridan w. r. c. No.
124 met in regular session Wednes-
day, evening, Dec. z. and elected the
following officers for the ensuing
yearS and delegates to the state con-
vention:
President, Llewwella Mcdonald;
Senior Vice President, Margaret
Leggett; Junior Vice, Nettie Under
wood; treas, Mary Burke; chaplain,
Effie Carter; conductor. Norma
Hooper; guard, Mollie Huffman;
delegates, Mrs. Effie Carter and Mrs.
Norma Hooper.
In obedience to the command OF
Miss Grace L. Johnson, department
president, that all corps charters in
the state be draped for 80 days in
loving memory of Lois M. Knauff,
past national president, and Goth
president of the department of Ohio
w. r. c., the charter OF Phil II.
Sheridan w. r. c. No. 124 was
draped, using the beautiful ser
vice from the ritual. The SYM
pathy of the corps is extended to the
family and friends.-F. E. S.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15

Mr.. Frank Knox has purchased
the interest of his sister Mrs. Jas.
Keyes in the farm of their father
Benjamin Knox, deceased. This
farm has been in the Knox family
many years and is located in Bristol
township.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15

Mr.. w. L. Alexander of near juno
ton City left Wednesday evening af-
ter spending a few days looking af-
ter business matters here, and visit
ing his cousin E. G.. Crawford of
Morganville locality.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15
LOCAL NE w S

r. B. Williams VINO mas been Dar-
bering at Stockport the past sum-
mer, spent the past week here with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Will
liams, and has now left for Florida
where he expects to spend the win
ter r.-Crooksville Advance.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15

Mr.. Marmaduke Sears, who for
several years has been employed
with the G.. w. Duvall & Son gro
cery, has resigned his position and
after Jan. will be employed with
the Rexall (Sears) Drug store.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-15

Mrs. Pearl Potts and daughter
Miss Helen Potts went to Columbus,
Monday, where the latter consults
DIR. Crotti in reference to the opera
tion she underwent some months
ago for goiter. Her mother will con-
suit an eye specialist.