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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-03-10


sworn Ia and the senate was adj
journed sine die.
With the congressional committee
In the lead, Prcsident-elect Harding
was escorted through the winding
marble halls of the capitol 10 the
front entrance.
As the new President made his ap-
pearance on the steps of the Capitol
building the crowds gathered in Capt.
toll park went wild with cheering.
Mounts Inaugural Platform.
Preceded by Chief Justice White
the President-elect mounted to small
platform which had been erected at
the foot Of the Capitol steps.
With his flowing black robes swish
ing in the breeze the elderly chief jus
tice stood erect and, facing the
bronzed. stalwart new President. ad-
miniStered the oath of Office
The hand of Warren q. Harding
was respectfully placed on the Bible.
the oath Of office given, and the Unit
ed States had Il new chief executive
Delivers inaugural Address,
Hating for a few perhaps
for a silent pray Hard
Ing stepped 10 the front of the plat
form, placing his manuscript on a lit
tie table which has been used by every
President since Abraham Lincoln, and
delivered his inaugural address.
The inaugural address completed,
President Harding. still the object of
the throng's admiration, took his seat
in his automobile, leaned over and in
structed the chauffeur to "go as fast
as the traffic laws will allow" and was
whirled back TO the White House.
At the White House a little group
awaited-a group of those dearest 10
the President. There was the tall,
gray-haired woman that the President
affectionately addressed rs 'the duch-
esS"-the first lady of the land-and
there was an upright standing, bearded
old gentleman, the Presidents father,
and his brother and a few other mem
bers OF his immediate family. They
joined in a simple luncheon together.
Political Leaders on Hand.
Political leaders from all parts OF
The country were here today for the
Inauguration. The veteran of them all
was Former Senator Clauncey NJ. De
pew of New York. who has attended
every Inauguration since Abraham
Lincoln.
Among the governors who had ar
rived we're: Albert O. Brown of New
Hampshire, Harry l.. Davis of Ohio
Thomas T.. Campbell of Arizona, War
rem T. McCray OF Indiana Claiming
H. Cox of Massachusetts, Henry j.
Allen of Kansas, Edwin f. Morrow of
Kentucky and Pevcival +. Baxter of
Maine.
Theodore Roosevelt Of New York.
who will be the assistant secretary of
the navy, also had arrived and was
the guest last night Of Representative
and Mrs. Longworth OF Ohio.
Wilson'S Last Night in White House.
Woodrow Wilson passed his last
evening in the White House studying
bills and resolutions which had reached
him frow the capitol during the day.
lie retired .atsr tn1n usag.g
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-03-10

Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Harrington
are quite i'll.
Mrs. w. Nye and Children of St.
Louis was an over Sunday guest Of
Mrs. Callie Foster
VIM. Gcald, Homer VanBuskirk,
Percy Schnepp and Mrs. Ben Smith
are i'll with small nox.
+. Curtis of Stanton was in town
Monday on business.
The quarantine has been lifted
from the homes of Mrs. Julia Rice,
l.. NJ. Forquer, Samuel Alexander
and Frank Hyde.
Merle Forquer, Harold Hyde and
the Misses Reta Green and lisa Rice
were Alma visitors Sunday.
Miss Tia Bradley was home from
st. Louis over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clare Mallory of
near Elwell spent Sunday at the
home of Mr. and Mrs VIM. Horton
Mrs. f. M. Highfield visited
friends in Breckenridge Friday.
Mrs. Lee Schaffer and. daughter
Thelma left Tuesday for their new
home near Pontiac.
Miss leila VanAlstine visited rel
atives at Alma Saturday.
Mrs. VIM. LaPaugh returned Mon
day from her two months visit with
relatives near Blanchard.
Emerson Harrison has accepted
position with the Libby, Mcneil g.
Libby pickle station in Alma.
Chas Whittemore has moved from
the Chas. Green building to his new
store on Main street and is now nice
" settled and ready for business.
Forest LaPaugh of Blanchard was
in town Monday calling on friends.
Charles Rice returned to Pontiac
Monday morning after spending the
past two weeks with relatives and
friends in this vicinity.
p. jerome of Alma was in town
Tuesday on business.
Jack Moblo has returned from his
three months visit with friends and
relatives in California. Mrs. Moblo
was called home on account of inn
portant business. Mrs. Noble and son
Donald will continue their visit at
San Diego until the middle Of April.
Mrs. Harry King spent Friday at
Pleasant Valley, guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Bartlett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Williams and
children spent Sunday near Sumner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John Seaman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Kellicut of Alma
called on friends in town Saturday.
S. Miller was in Grand Rapids last
week on business.
Prof. ID. Snyder spent the week
end with friends at Cadillac.
Mrs. Callie Foster and son Archie
and little grandson Virgel Smith are
staying at the home Of Mrs. Ed
Ross during the illness of Mrs. b.
Smith who has smallpox.
DR.. and Mrs. T. J. Carney Of Alma
were guests of DR.. and Mrs. High
field Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Fritz and
daughter Virginia were Alma visit
ors Friday.
Roy Hill and family have moved
onto the George LaPaugh farm,
north of town.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-03-10

Many messages were received CON
graduating him on his administration
of the nations affairs and carrying
good wishes in his return TO private
life. The names of those sending the
messages were not made public, but
1t WAS said that several were from
abroad.
The President late i'm the day took
his customary automobile ride. lie
was not accompanied by Mrs. Wilson,
who remained behind TO superintend
the winding up of household affairs.
II was on the Presidents return that
President-elect and Mrs. Harding called
at the White House.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-03-10
IIriIInllIIlIi,IInmIIIuInIIlniInulIIIIII
RIVERDALE
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Mrs. Nellie Rose left Tuesday for
three weeks visit with Mr. and
Mrs. j. w. Mathews of Shepherd.
Mrs. Henry Baird of Alma was a
guest Of Mr. and Mrs. d. Smith on
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Robert Bartlett are
now nicely settled in their new home
which they recently purchased from
Thomas Lucas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-03-10
OATH OF OFFICE
SHORT AND SIMPLE

Washington, March 4.-rhe
oath OF office OF President as ad-
ministered today by the chief
Justice Of the United States, Ed
ward Douglass White, follows:
81, Warren Gamaliel Harding. do
solemniy swear that will faith
fully execute the office OF Presi-
dent Of the United States and
will, to the best OF my ability,
preserve, protect and defend the
Constitution Of the United
States"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-03-10

Vice President Marshall called for
order. Twitching his gray mustache
he made a characteristically BRIEF
speech, thanking the senators for the
courtesies they had shown him ana
then called Calvin Coolidge to be
sworn In as Vice President Newly
elected members of the senate we're
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-09

ran low. and he got up and heaped
more ammunition in the form OF
smudse material on the low burning
fire, n again repaired. to the shelter
of his camp. But there was no let up
on the part Of the flea army. h at
tack was renewed and. kept. up all
night, and at daylight the captains
forces got up and reiterated in as good
order as could be expected under the
circumstances. Rest and. sleep were
not for them that night, and at an
early hour Bulge got up and gave
them their breakfast. and they left
for the north. avering that they had
never before suffered so exGruciating-
rly from the attacks of ntosquitoesH
Fighting Fires.
Among the unpleasant diversions
during the fall was fire fighting. We
were constantly on the watch to head
off some incipjent prairie fire that
threatened our hay stacks. Late one
afternoon in October We saw a, cloud
of smoke in the south which warned
us Of the approach of q. big fire. The
wind was from that direction and we
observed that tho fire was coming our
way with the speed Of D. rae horse.
At dusk great sheets of fame We're
discerniblc; and at dark it assn med
the form of q. blazing monster. with a
forked tongue of fire that Tapped UP
everything in it's pathway. This fire.
tipped tongue pointed /dicertly to-
wards DIR ranch, and We Immediately
rot into action and organizedsour line
tof defense. We depended wholly
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-09
,pon back fires FOR proteotion Isl ,6ur

upon back fires for protection Of our
hay stacks. Fortunately We got to
work in time. and by strenuous work
for half of the night we succeeded in
saving our hay. At midnight the
wind lulled considerably, and that
was in our favor.
{ shalt never forget the awful APP
pearance Of that. blazing tongue Of
fire. as IT. leaped n1adly. forward and
Tapped M everything in it's wake. 1t
was q vcritable monster of the species
that shows no mercy. nor heSitated at
no hazard to crafty its appetite for
things cornbustiblc. /
Farewell to the Tavern.
About the first of December. 1872.
II left the Turtle River station for ST.
Paul. where I had decided to resume
work at my trade as a. printer. and
where 7 desired to assemble the rem
nants of our family, establish a home,
and again enjoy the comforts ct
family life with those near and dear
about me. The station had been
made comfortable for the winter. the
leaky sod roof had been patched up SO
Of hay hauled TO the BARNARD, a
good sized wood pile arranged in
close. proximity to the Kitchen door,
and competent help employed to as
sist Mr.. Fudge In the prosecution 81
the outside work. It seemed ar
suspicious time to carry out the plar
i had devised the winter before wl1er
at st. Charles: SO I broke away full 81
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PAGE SEVEN

other nation than OURS says IsNs
Heck. aformcreiy United states CoM-
mission here. R
sett3 is i condition. that has srovn
out our vast war business. We used
to make buyers put up their money
in q New York bank before goods
were delivered, and then the goods
honest American FIRMS have Lost
money, become fuspicions, and biGtne
TIE. whole 1Avafit for the dishonesty
Of a few of it, crOoks.e3 ns@ss
'Ohk 81 the serious yc4nses for dis
pute has been in connection with ex-
change. If the exchange wasn't right
the American house often failed to
ship the goods.
There are Just as many honest
houses here as Ia New York. I know
Of scverallwho have lost large sums
ia keep their word. This L. true. II
| You do not meet these houses half
way On the matter Of honesty, d they
know local conditions bettef. they Will
beat you"
The American chamBtr 81 Com
n1erce for the LSTdnt Has Just taken
up a matter affecteihg the standing
Of the American government itsslf.
| During the war the State Department
AutIIUIlAco LIE lCdu <HlUa01&0VI
to draw on Its drafts used for, the
relief of French. British, Italian and
other subjects who conldn't obtain
funds from home, as communications
were cut on. These drafts were paid
by local banks her and els6where in
Turkey.
But complaint is now made that
only a part of them have been honor
ed by h state Department which
now finds itself without funds for
this purpose. +
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-09
fHY GEORGE 3. WINgH1rl

L passed only two weeks at st.
Charles, and during that time I de-
$cided to change my course of life,
and again live in civilized cons
munity where I might advance in some
degree to a position more in conson-
sance with my taste and ambition. I
told my mother that would return to
the Red River country and endeavor
to close up my affairs there during the
seAson. and then locate iii St. Paul
and resume work as a printer; that
we would assemble the family there
and thencefofth stay together as long
as circumstances would permit. I re-
viewed the past five years Of my life
and felt disappointed with the results.
had accomplished nothing of tang
growth taken place. T had developed
physically, and had HAD worldly ex-
pArience, but along the lines of my
natural inclinations I had no percep-
hble progress-in fact, it was a qnes-
ton If I had not gone back some. The
ambitions that were born In the print
ing Office at La Crescent, Minnesota,
where I learned the trade Of printer.
still actnated me. and I longed to plant
them In a soil that would ensure de-
vAlopment and ultimate fruition. So
about the middle Of March I bid good
bye to my mother and the children
and took the train for St Paul, prom
Using to return early in the fall and
c4rty out my new plan of life.
When st. Paul was reached 1 en-
deavored to purchase a ticket over
the st. Paul" & Pacific railway to
B~reckinridge. I was told that no
trains were running on account OF
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-09
hopeful expectations Of winning gu

in my new scheme of life.
In concluding these "reminiscences,
let me say that l returned to Grand
Forks during the summer of 1873 and
assisted in the organization of Grand
Forks county, having been appointed
commissioner for that purpose by
Gov. Burbank. My mex appearance
was not until June, 1879. when l re
turned and established the Herald.
VIM. Bulge. in cooperation With j. S.
Eshelpan, operated the Turtle River
station for several years. Subse-
quently they located at Grand Forks.
where they acquired valuable land
holdings. and for many years were
conspicuous leaders in tho HaeVcIop-
ment of the city and adjacent country.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-09
Americans Urged TO
Be Square In Their
Dealings With Turks

Constantinople. April 1a.-A serious
effort to impress on Americans the
necessity OF being fair and upright
in their business dealings with tho
Turks is being made here by those
Americans familiar with the Levsnt.
1T is a fact that people in the
Levant have cot to the point that
they prefer to do business with any
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-08
O. b. S. Doings

More than 100 persons were in at
tendance at the regular meeting OF
Valley Chapter No. 10 o. e. S., Tues
day night. A class of four candi-
dates was adopted, which was follow
ed by the installation of officers for
the ensuing year. After the work of
the evening, an elegant two course
luncheon-chicken sandwiches, sal
ad, coffee, ice cream and cake, were
served. The officers installed were
w. M, Mrs. Fred Coulson; w. p,
Oliver Lindsay; A. NJ, Mrs. Earle
Eveland; sec'y, Mrs. B. D. Richard
son; treas. Mrs. C. A. Tracy; cond.,
Mrs. Fred Manly; asst. cond., Mrs. +.
e. Cowan; trustees, years, j. E.
Cowan, 2 years, Mrs. Fred Smith,
year, Mrs. Frank Coulson; Adah,
Mrs. G.. G. Burns; Ruth, Mrs. Chas.
Copeland; Esther, Mrs. J. D. Erwin;
Martha, Miss Eva Simpson; Electra,
Mrs. Geo. H. Black; pianist, Mrs.
John Clements; marshal, Mrs. Fred
Smith; chaplain, Mrs B. H. Wiley;
warder, Mrs. r. E. Hotchkiss; senti-
mel, Fred Smith Mr.. L. B. Pennell
was installing officer and gave the
long ritualistic service from memory,
thing that had never been done be-
fore in that lodge. Mrs. Stella Dur
bin was installing marshal.
After installation a number spoke.
and Mrs. Clements sang a solo. There
were four visitors present from
Stockport Mrs. Carl Sears of
GAINESVILLE, and Mrs. J. E. James of
Gaysport, were also in attendance.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-08
Located Near Busy Oil Territory


In renewing his subscription to the
Democrat recently, Mr. Lloyd Patter-
son Of Mt. Vernon, o., wrote:
/ believe this will complete 20
years the Democrat has carried the
news from my home county to us
here at Mt. Vernon.
We are located near the oil terri
tory that is being rapidly developed
here and which promises to be the
best in the state. There will be, if
reports are correct, "a different COM
panies represented in this field, and
as they reach oil at about 100 feet,
some one of these companies drill In
nearly every day. And a good share
of the travel to and from these wells
goes past our home here on the
Bladensburg road. Even the dan
ger" wagon, or truck, that carries
the glycerine, passes here several
times each week. The farms on the
west side of this field are leased to
our line.
Speaking of roads, we build our
roads with gravel. Between our
home and Mt. Vernon is road, less
than two miles in length, built about
80 years ago. of gravel by the late
Columbus Delano, Secretary of In
terror to President Grant. This road
has stood the test and is fine pike
yet, with very little expense each
year to keep 1t in repairs.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-08
Meeting of Bristol Grange

Following is the program for
Bristol grange at their next meet
ing Saturday, Dec. II, at l o'clock
Roll call, answered by some topic
you wish discussed; song, Garry me
back to old Virginny; reading, Geo.
Garrett, M. P. Daniels; From which
can we obtain more profit, so hens
or one cow, j. r. Dunkle; report OF
trip to Columbus, Grace Campbell; /;
singing, round, Three blind mice,
Della Dunkle, Lucille Downing snO
Pearl Richey: Three useful house
hold hints, frankie Little Nellie
Beatty and Dora Campbell; What
farm animals brought best returns
this year, Joseph MCDOWELL song,
Old folks at home. brothers; Re-
solved: That men are more given to
gossip than women; affirmative, Del
la Dunkle and Elda Lawrence; neg
ative, George Hempfield and C. B.
Ray; paper by George Hempfield,
Getting rid of slums.- Margaret
Spillman, Lecturer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-08
TODDS

Mr.. and Mrs. Doris Geddes who
have been in Columbus, are visiting
his parents. They expect to move to
McConnelsville where Doris has
work. A number from around
here attended institute at Pennsville.
Lawson Geddes' have named their
new girl, Lucille. Mr.. and Mrs.
Vern Milliner spent Friday with the
latter's parents near Chesterhill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Ewart and Err
nest Startling of Chesterhill visited
Geo. Starling's Sunday. Chas. A.
Gardner of Glouster was In this VI
cinity last week. r. B. Pierpoint
was In McConnelswille this week
Clyde creathouse left Monday for
the northern part of the state where
he eyrects to work. in the oil fields.
Mrs Edith Calepdine and son Clyde
and Elihu Startling of Chesternfil
spent Monday at Geo. Starling's.
Mr. and Mrs D0rriB Geddes spent
Sunday with Linley Pierpoint's.
Miss Jessie Henery was in McCon-
nelsville Monday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-08
EAST BRANCH

c.. H. NORM filled his appointment
here Dec. and took dinner with
James Martin. Austin Chappe-
lear. the butcher, moved from the
Maulor farm to Glouster.. James
Phillis who lived in Corning. and
was one of the trustees, dropped
dead last Thursday. He was wait
ing for the train to go to Columbus.
He leaves one son of the home and
three daughters in Columbus /. No.
s mine at Corning has been shut
down, also the Tropic mine and the
Crown mine with several men thrown
out of employment.
Miss Grace Vincent who is work
ing for Mrs. Coss. visited her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Noah Vincent in Corn
ing and returned home Sunday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Byers
last week son. (. Owen GLADDEN.
and DanVanhorn were in McConnels-
Vile Saturday. :. Elmer Love who
has been poorly, has improved con-
siderably.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-08
Christmas Seal Your Christmas Mail
Party at OIney's

A party for all the unmarried
young people in the neighborhood
of Fletcher church was given at the
home of Leroy Olney Monday even
ing. Despite unfavorable weather,
12 of the 20 invited were present,
and all took an active part. There
were variety of familiar and puz-
zling games with enthusiastic par
ticipation. Mrs. Olney served deli
cious Observation-Disclosures jel-
10 covered with sliced banana and
whipped cream, cake, and cocoa.
Those present were Byron An
drews, A. C. Brown, Adm Craig.
Raymond Eubank, Carlos Freeland
Fannie Graham, Marie Moore,
Blanche Olney, Leroy Olney, Mr. and
Mrs. e. Olney, Harold Wilson and
Louise Olney.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-08
As an Illinois Man Sees It

Mr.. C. e. Whitehouse OF Normal,
Ill.,, in renewing his subscription to
this paper recently wrote
Enclosed find check for another
year of Morgan county life as seen
through your eyes, and unlike most
of my friends in the Buckeye state.
you never forget to write.
The outlook in Mclean county,
Illinois, is poor just now under G. o.
p. rule-reduced prices for farm
products and reduced wages. In
stead of buying, the people go up
town, in Bloomington. to wind the
court house clock and go home and
call it day. The H. c. L. remains
the same. 1t must be different in the
Twin Cities. as our local papers fair
ly reek with hard luck and times.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-08
FIGHTING TUBERCULOSIS =
By DR.. James Ball Naylor.

others from contracting it, is now
nationwide; and the conservative
forces are gradually winning.
The fight calls for time, for money
for service and sacrifice; but the
fight is worth all it's cOsts.
For it is bringing results.
The vision we get today is inspir.
ing and encouraging.
People are giving their cash to the
cause all over the country.
Devoted workers are busy in the
laboratories, seeking further knowl-
edge Of the plague.
Hospitals for the examination and
treatment of patients are springing
up in every state.
knowledge and means of preven-
tion are becoming general.
And deaths from tuberculosis, and
cases OF tuberculosis, are steadily
declining.
But the battle isn't yet won.
The fight must go on-and with
increased vigor and intensity.
To let up-means to lose.
To refuse to give Of time and
money and service-means to fail to
gain.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1921-12-08
Agricultural News Notes

Pennsville Institute: Penn town
ship farmers demonstrated their
community spirit by holding a sue
cessful independent institute at
Pennsville Nov. 30-Dec. /. An aver
age attendance of 24O at each ses-
sion makes a record for attendance
this season. The institute was ar
ranged under direction of officers
and executive committee, D. w
Llewellyn, Pres, Riley Price. Sec'y
Speakers were E. c. Martindale of
Indiana, Mrs. Bertha Edmunds of
New Vienna, o., County Agent Helt,
Prof. Seaton of Pennsville HI. s., and
Supt. Davis, McConnelsville. Special
features were the mems session and
the women's session on Thursday a.
m. While the I. o. o. F. hall was
used for most sessions, the M. P.
church was used for the women's
sessions on Thursday a. M, and the
entire crowd on Thursday D. m. La
dies of the community served a fine
dinner on both days. In addition,
there was special feature, a corn
show, consisting of 20 entries of g.
ear samples 1t was decided that
the community hold an institute
ext year. Following were elected:
Raymond Clifford, pres, G.. B. NORM,
vice pres, Miss Vergie Kennard, Ia
dy correspondent, and R. L. Price,
sec'y.
Annual Township Meetings:-An-
nual Farm Bureau meetings, in diff
erent townships are being held dur
ing the first two weeks in December.
Bad weather and roads are interfer-
ing with the meetings. To date, the
meetings reported are for Morgan
and Marion townships. Officers for
coming year in Morgan are C. w.
Abel, director: John Greer, v. direc-
tor, and Gerald Morrow, sec'y. Ma
rion elected j. T. Bowman, director;
R. B.. Pierpoint, V. director, and c..
o. Thomas. sec'y. York held their
meeting Tuesday p. m. and elected
the following: Harry Warren, di-
doctor, o. H. Bailey, " director and
T. A. Fletcher, sec'y. Deerfield met
Tuesday evening and elected F. B.
Barrett, director; r. M. Gessel, v.
director, and Harry Anderson, sec'y.