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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
WITH THE COUNCIL

The matter of the repair of Bell
avenue between Kennebec avenue
and Fifth street was put in the
hands of the street committee, who
are to secure estimate on same, and
if satisfactory and reasonable, to
proceed with improvements.
Application of w. A. Young for a
building permit for the erection of
a porch at his residence, and the ap-
plication of H. B. Hooper for erec-
were both refused.
Application of Mrs. Samantha
Hoon for building permit for the
erection of a garage 9x15 on the
south side of Union street, lot No.
ga, was granted. Byron Whipple
was granted a building permit for
the erection of garage, also for
the erection of an addition to his
dwelling on Jefferson street.
The mayor reported fines collect
ed for the past six months and turn
ed into the county treasury, OF
$50; and fines collected and turned
into the village treasury, $158.
In the matter of re-modeling OF
the city hall for use as a dormitory
or of the renting or leasing same
action was postponed until the next
regular meeting of the council.
The clerk was authorized to en-
ploy a competent attorney to pre-
pare ordinance to prohibit jay walk
ing, parking of autos on certain
streets, etc.
A bill amounting to $245 was or
dered paid to the M. & M. Electric
Co., for street lighting for June.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
PENNSVILLE

Mrs. Ora Campbell and Mrs
Ethel Lawlor of Columbus visited
Mrs. Lydia Harmer last Thursday.
The Up Streamers class of the M
p. Sunday school held their meet
ing at Chas. Devitt's Saturday eve.
ming, with 18 present. Ice cream
cake and lemonade were served.
The Pennsville grange will hold
their picnic in Benjamin's grove
Aug. 12 D. E. Durham of Lebanan
o., will be the speaker There will
be music by the Hopkins and songs
and declamations. Everybody wei
come. Exercises will begin prompt
ly at 10 o'clock.
Eight of the boy scouts took e
hike and camped on the fair grounds
at McConne'sville last Thursday
night.
r. E. Balm had the misfortune to
break his ankle Monday.
Floyd Devices I and family were
dinner guests of Walt Roberts Sun
day.
A. j. and Hannah Lynn and Mrs.
Lydia Harmer visited at Shinn Sun
day.
DR.. Davis and wife are moving to
their property which they bought of
Annie Devices.
Alvin Mercer and family of near
Dale visited Elwood Mercer's Sum
day
Mrs. Minerva Newsom is quite i'll
with stomach and bowel trouble.
Fred McInturf and Mrs. Ada Har-
per and children Herman and Grace
mOtored to Nelsonville and Logan
Sunday. While at Nelsonville they
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Davis.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
AT THE CHURCHES
Deerfield-Rristol Presbyterian

The pastor has returned from his
vacation and there will be regular
services Sunday. At Deerfield, Sun
day school at 10 and preaching at
II a. m. At Bristol, Sunday school
at 2 and preaching at p. m. A
cordial invitation is extended to all.
w. M. Mackay, pastor.
Stockport Circuit
Sunday school at usual hour.
Preaching at Ebenezer, in morning
at Salem in afternoon, and at Stock
port at night. The theme at
Stockport is "The window of
the soul.' Quarterly confer
ence to be held at Olivet Thursday
afternoon, Aug. TO- S. r.. Martin,
pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
REINERSVII.LE

Smith brothers of Marietta gave a
musical concert at the high school
building Saturday evening, which
was highly entertaining and was
we'll patronized.
Sarah Smith of Marietta is visit
ing her grandmother Mrs. Sarah
Harper
Ernestine Searight of Pittsburgh
is spending two weeks vacation with
her sister Mrs. Paul Gannoa.
Ida Spargo and her friend have
gone back to Akron.
Mrs. Nora Grandstaff and family
who have been visiting her father
and other relatives, left for home
Saturday.
Alice Hill is visiting her aunt Mrs.
Grace Waugh at Reynoldsburg, o.
Our brass band attended the
birthday party given at Renrock for
Silas Thorla, Tuesday. He was no.
tilted by about $50 friends, with
well filled baskets. that he was SO
years old. A good time was enjoy
ed by all.
Garvin & Allen are painting the
residence of DR.. Fiscus.
Harvest is over Corn looks fine
and the farmers are now cleaning
up the road sides and farms.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
Mrs. Frank Porter Dead

Word has been received here OF
the death of Mrs. Frank Porter
which occurred Monday night in
Omaha, Neb. She had been i'll and
in hospital for about year. Her
maiden name was Jennie Leland
and she was a sister of Hamer Le-
land of Meigsville, and A. S. Leland
near GAINESVILLE. The late Mrs. H
G. Porter of this place was her sis
ter.
The body is due to arrive here
Saturday on the IL o'clock train,
and will be taken direct to the GEM
etery for burial. Mrs Grace Porter
Anderson will accompany the body.
A fuller account of Mrs. Porter's
death will be given next week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
The n. S. C..

The Never Silent club held their
July meeting at Mrs. Lulu Glenn's.
The club voted to attend the FEEDER
alton picnic at the fair grounds
Aug. 19. AS the program could not
be carried out on account of alb
sence of several members, the lee
ture hour was taken up with dis
cussion and music. Ice cream and
waters were served by the hostess.
The club and their families will
hold an all day meeting at the home
of Mrs. Dora Hammond Aug. IT.
The program will be in charge of a
committee of girls-Mary Glenn,
Alice Leland and Eva Rutledge. A
pot-luck dinner will be served by
the members.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
The Good Luck Club

The Good Luck club held their
July meeting at the home of Mrs.
Carrie Osborn. Every member was
present except two, and splendid
program was given. The topic was
"Cold pack canning" which was ably
led by Mrs. Carrie Osborn and
Georgia Richardson. Next month
the members will all give their ex-
perience in canning. Music by
Georgia and Fannie Richardson.
''What constitutes good hospitali-
ty," Bessie White and Louise Mas
terson. Reading. Georgia Richard
sOn. Selections by Marietta White
and Ella Richardson. Music, Lena
Williams and Ura Ray. Delicious
refreshments of fruit salad, angel
food cake and lemonade were serv-
ed. Next meeting will be with Mar
ietta White. Roll call to be an
swered by joke.
Saturday evening the club held
Hospitality Night at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Sevall. A de-
1ightful evening was spent. Ice
cream and cake were served.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
Another Still Found

Last Saturday afternoon Sheriff
Stallsmith and Marshal Drury went
out to place on Wolf Greek, about
mile below Abel Mills, and found
a still in operation. It was across
the creek in a thicket in secluded
place, and it was necessary for the
sheriff to ford the creek to reach
the place. When two men were be-
ing placed under arrest third one
came up, and he too was arrested
Their names are John Wyatt, Floyd
Bartlett and Paul Ray, and they are
said to be from the vicinity of Trim
BILE. The three men were brought
here, also the appliances which they
were using. There was room in the
Jail for one, and the other two were
put in the lookup. When arEaigned,
Monday they entered pleas of not
guilty to the charge-that of "hav-
ing in possession materials for the
manufacturing of intoxicating
liquors" The date set for their
hearing is this morning.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
Alderman Raby Dies

Justine, the daughter born to Mr..
and Mrs. Justus Alderman in Be-
thesda hospital, GAINESVILLE, last
Friday morning, died Wednesday at
$3.50 p. M, of jaundice. Besides the
parents, sister Mary Maydelle sur
wives. The body will be brought
down and burial take place here
this afternoon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
(ruel-But Just

Following the orders from the
village council Marshal Drury re-
moved all candidates pictures and
all other rubbish from the electric
light and telephone poles and trees
Wednesday. Some of the candi-
dates posters were new ones. What
cruel thing to do, but we approve
of it just the same. Who wants to
see scattered broadcast candidates
mugs anyway?
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Sunday, July 80, pleasant sur
prise party was given in honor of
Mrs. J. N. Parish at her home near
Unionviile. About rs neigAbors and
friends were present to show their
appreciation of her as a neighbor
and friend, as the family will soon
move to their home recently pur-
chased near Centerville At noon a
picnic dinner was served. She re-
ceived several nice presents. The
afternoon was spent socially, and
horse shoe pitching was enjoyed
Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
Manchester Grange No. AZ

Program Aug. 12: Song, America,
the Beautiful; readings, Recy Thom-
as, Ella Garvin, Hazel Gilliland; !;
Alsike, will it pay me better than
any OF the other common clovers,
H. C. Combs; defamation, Captola
Moore; The silo, it's advantages and
disadvantages, C. E. Drake: decla-
nation, Laura Fleming; Which is
better, the large or small kitchen,
Emma Tannehill; song. j. H.
Wickersham, Lect.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
For Attorney General

ticket for Attorney General. He is
well known to many of our people.
A year ago he delivered the COM
mencement address here. He has
also been state lecturer for the Mod
ern Woodmen of America for 10
years.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
DEAR DEMOCRATS

The pesky Republican can
didates had no mercy in de-
manding our space this week,
and you know the law says we
"dasn't" refuse it. AS the re-
suit much news is crowded
out. Next week twill all be
over. Democratically yours.
The Ed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
To Democratic Voters

At the primary next Tuesday
write in the name of Geo. Fl. Black
for prosecuting attorney, and don't
forget to put an x before it. Also
write in the name of some man or
woman for central committee and
vote an X before their name.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
Deaths Toll

July 27 to Aug. 8

July u to Aug. 3
Mrs. Sarah M. Murphy, GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Robert Spratt, Spratt.
Robert Spratt, Spratt.
Chas. E. Phelps, Cumberland.
Mary E. Smith, Chesterhill.
Gerald X. Medley, Stockport.
Geo. w. Wallace, McCOnnelsville.
Mrs. Rebecca A. Gilpen, Chesterhill
Mrs. Frank Porter, Omaha, Neb.
Thos. Mann, Cumberland.
Kermit woodward, Cambridge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
Congressman Moore Here

Congressman C. Ellis Moore was
here last Friday and Saturday ex-
tending the glad hand. This was
the only visit Congressman Moore
has made here during the present
campaign.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
Purchases Malta Property

Mr.. Raymond Finley has purchas-
ed of Mr. Frank Clendenon the new
six-room bungalow which he has
just finished in Miller's addition,
upper Malta. AS part payment Mr..
Clendenon takes the lot belonging
to Mr.. Finley on Kennebec hill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
FIR. Sullivan Visits Here

FIR. VIM. Sullivan of Johnstown
spent Monday here calling on old
friends. He had been visiting his
mother at Toledo, and she and her
son-in-law and daughter Mr.. and
Mrs. Polling and their three sons
were accompanying him home, and
stopped off here enroute. This was
the first visit Father Sullivan has
made here since leaving four years
ago.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
Funeral of ARA Alderman

The funeral of Mr.. ARA Alder
man was held from his late resi-
dence last Thursday afternoon, the
ministers taking part in the SER
vice being Rev. r. o. McRae, pastor
of the Methodist Episcopal church
with which the deceased was affil-
lated, and Rev. J. F.. Richmond a
close personal friend of Mr.. Alder
man for some years back. Mr.. Nc
Rae's part in the service consisted
of prayer and scripture reading.
The address was given by DR.. Rich
mond who spoke of characteristics
of the deceased, brought out the i'm
mortality of the soul, and showed
how Christianity is a vital part of
mans life both as to his well being
here and his eternal happiness. Mu-
sic for the funeral services consist
ed of two selections, Rock of Ages
and Nearer My God to Thee, by a
quartet composed OF Maj. F. NJ
Kahler, Miss Nora Taylor. Miss Ada
HattOn and Mr.. E. j. Arrick, with
The pail bearers were C.. H. Fouts,
teacher of the mems Bible class of
the Methodist Episcopal Sunday
SCnOOI, OF WHICH the deceased was
member, and w. A. Cosgrave, E. D.
Shafer, L. T. Gray, J. w. Cunning
ham, and G. M. Scott, all members
of the class. Interment was made
in the McConnelsville cemetery.
Out of town people in attendance
at the funeral were Dorus Alderman
and wife and their son and daugh-
ter from Parkersburg; Dean Alder
man and wife from Marietta; Oil
yer Lowell and daughter Mrs. Lin
scott from Amesville; Mrs. Susan
Slocum from Chicago; Curtis Alder
man and wife from Columbus, and
G. V. Alderman and wife and Del
mar Alderman from Killbuck, o.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
Stockport Wins at Stockport

In the ball game last Sunday
Stockport won over the famous In
dependents from Marietta, by a
score of Ia to 2. Zumbro for Stock
port pitched very fine game, keep
ing his hits well scattered. These
teams will play another game soon
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
Sunday School Picnic

The members of the Main Street
Church of Christ held picnic last
Thursday up at the D. C. Kyle place
near McHenry station. There was
a big dinner. Games were INDUCED
in, and there was in fact everything
to make it most enjoyable time.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
Births

To Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Best, July
%, Penn township, son.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Tolbert of
Poplar Ridge, the Goth, daughter.
July 81 son was born to Mr..
and Mrs. John Haines of Bristol.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
CHESTERHILL

Misses Madeline and Pauline
Choguill and Miss Helen McDermott
were guests of Walter Palmer's.
Earl Hodgin and family and Mrs
Mamie Smith motored to Will
Smiths of Virginia last Sunday
morning.
John Hill is driving a new car.
Miss Dorothy Smith is home after
a few weeks in Columbus, where
she has been taking course in
home economics.
Linley Smith and family of In
diana are visiting his parents Mr.
and Mrs. Stephen Smith.
Mrs. Maggie Denny is visiting in
Columbus.
Misses Martha and Mary Goddard
and Miss Madge Thomas were ir
McConnelsville last week.
All teachers and pupils of Buck.
eye school and their families are
cordially invited to attend the reun
ion to be held Wednesday, Aug. 9
at Buckeye school house. Every,
one come with well filled baskets.
Mrs. Cecil Bartlett and daughter
visitors of Mrs. Glen Goddard this
week.
Congressman c.. Ellis Moore, Re-
publican candidate, was visitor
with several other McConnelsville
men here Monday evening. g
w. F. Smith Of Barnesville was
here Sunday to attend the funeral oi
Mary E. Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Wymer who
have been living in FraZeysburg the
past few months, are moving back
to this vicinity near Stockport. They
were formerly residents of Chester
hill. Mr. Wymer will be engaged in
pumping a lease.
Jas. Carpenter, wife and daughter
Lucy have returned to Plantsville
after a visit with their daughter
Mrs. Harry Ridgley.
Several from here are attending
Chautauqua at McConnelsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Special Grand Jury Again Adjourns
The special grand jury which was
called in session two weeks ago, and
had already taken one recess, again
recessed last Saturday, after having
been in session since Tuesday. The
date set for reconvening is Aug. IA
Up to the date Of adjourning 54 wit
nesses had been examined.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
Jail More Than Full

Better keep good now of all times.
If you don't, and the sheriff gets
you, it will be problem what to do
with you, since the Jail Is full, and
there are two in the lookup. In all
the sheriff has 13 in his keeping.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Mr.. Albert E. Vickroy formerly
of Malta and Miss Mary C. Snider of
Columbus were married at Friend
ship, N. Y, July 19, 1922.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
Candidates Who Replied Favorably


The League of Women Voters
wishes to announce that the follow
ing candidates for county offices
have replied to their missionaries
Treasurer. w. Carter, M. M.
Mcdonald.
Clerk of Courts-John B. Shell,
O. c. Hammond, w. E. Medley.
Auditor-C. E. Harper, T. w.
Garrett.
Commissioners. L. Johnson.
Recorder-Wm. N. Blackburn,
Mrs. Carrie Love.
Surveyor-Fred C. Barkhurst.
Prosecuting Attorney-G. O. Nc
Gonagle.
Coroner-H. L. Fiscus.
Sheriff-W. M. Newton, A. NJ.
Love, P. O. Brannon, ]. w. McKib-
ben, p. w. Masterson.
The League of Women Voters in
vite all voters to read these ques-
tionnaires, also copies of the ques-
tionnaires of state officers which are
at the home Of Mrs. Evelyn True
ButtOn.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Judge and Mrs. L. j. Weber and
son Stewart of GAINESVILLE visited at
the J. l.. Shilling home here this
week and attended Chautauqua.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Mrs. Howard Maxwell who under.
went serious operation at the Be,
thesda hospital over week ago
continues to improve.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Mrs. Lizzie McElfresh of Malta
has been suffering with summer
grip, bordering on pneumonia.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
Labor Dav Picnic Here

Keep in mind the big picnic which
the Modern Woodman Camp of this
place will hold on Labor Day. Spec
ial features will be announced later.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

George w. Wallace Answers Call
Mr.. George Wallace, mention of
whose serious illness was made last
week, died Saturday morning about
o'clock, at his home near the san
atorium. For long time ne had
| been suffering with heart trouble.
and Wednesday of last week he suf-
fered a stroke of paralysis which
| hastened his death. Had he lived
until the 31st of this month he
would have been 81 years Of age.
He was a son of the late John and
Harriet Wallace of Muskingum
county, and was one of the older of
family of 13 children, IL of whom
grew to past middle age. He was
twice married. His first marriage
was to Miss Deborah Devol. To
this union three children were BORN
Wilkes, now deceased, and Chas
Wallace and Mrs. Carrie Osborn Of
East Bloom. His second marriage
was to Mrs. Savilla Masterson,
widow of T. J. Masterson. She sur
wives. He also leaves two sisters
Mrs. Jane Carder of this place and
Mrs. Hannah Wallace of Wisconsin,
and two brothers, Henry Wallace
who resides in Wisconsin, and Per-
ley Of Museville. Mr. Wallace was
thrifty farmer. Up until he re-
tired few years ago and purchas-
ed property a mile north of here on
the GAINESVILLE road, he resided in
Bloom township, this county. He
was a good citizen, and an active
member of Mt. Zion M. E. church.
Funeral services were held Mon
RI oh Of he
late residence the body was taken to
Mt. Zion where further services
were held, conducted by Rev r. O.
McRae of the local M. f. church,
and Rev. A. C. Mattern Of the Main
Street Church of Christ Interment
was made in the Mt Zion cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
COURT HOUSE NEWS
pRnRATE COURT

The will of C. P. Lindimore has
been offered for probate by c. e.
Lindimore.
The will of Devalus Chamblin
has been offered for probate.
RECORDERS OFFICE
Edgar o. Mcdonald ct ux to Don
aid G.. Ralston, McConnelsville lot,
81; w. A. Deedfick to E. o. McDon-
aid and wife, McConnelsville lot,
81; James La Follett, deceased, to
Bertha Cole, probate court certifi-
cate; u. G.. Ogan, deceased, to
Flora l.. Ogan ct al, probate court
certificate; John Kelley to Mary and
Laura Kelley, 25h acres, Windsor,
81; Elias M. Stanbery, deceased, to
Kate M. Stanbery Lizzie Alderman
and Leila S. Timberman, probate
court certificate; F. M. Fisher, de-
ceased, to Mrs. F. M. Fisher and
Chas. E. Fisher, probate court GER
tificate; Ella j. Hall to Thomas H.
Hall, 80 acres, Windsor, 81; Stacey
A Deaver and wife to The Tropic
Mining Co., acres, York, 81;
Leonard w. Sheets ct ux to Joseph
H. Ewing, Malta lot, 81; Harry l..
Linscott to Gladys, John and Sylvia
Kaster, affidavit for transfer; c. l..
Ramsey to Ida A. James, McCon-
nelsville lot, $3.50; Lucy Broomhall,
deceased, to w. H. Broomhall ct al,
affidavit for transfer; Chas. W.
Broomhall ct ux to w. H. Broom
hall, Stockport lot, SIS.
G. F. Clendenon ct ux to Ray
mond J. Finley, Malta lot, $3.50;
Daniel ShuSter ct ux to Raymond J
Finley, McConnelsville lot, 81.
Leases
]. E. Anderson, Florence Shuster,
Mary E. Anderson, Belle Walpole,
w. F.. Niceswanger, T. s. White, in
Malta and Penn, to Buckeye Pipe
Line Co.; The Central National
Bank, Marietta, to Walter Squires,
1143 acres, Deerfield, 81; Walter
Squires to Harry Finley, 100 acres,
Deerfield, 81.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Howard, SON of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
James of Penn, fell Tuesday from a
buggy breaking both bones of his
leg. M 90
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Rev. and Mrs. E. e. Reigel and
two children of FOstoria came Wed
nesday for a visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
H. J. Leggett, and other friends.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
Bid Received on GAINESVILLE Road

But one bid was received on the
McConnelsville-Za road at
the date of letting last Saturday,
that of the Wilson Construction Co.,
of Newark. The advertisement call
ed for bids for both macadam and
concrete. However no bids were Of
fered for concrete, and the bid un
tar bound macadam was for $685.
233.43. This covers two and one
tenth miles which would extend the
road to the Bloom township line
just beyond the Wesley Chapel
church. The estimate by the state
was $58,69723. This was the third
time the road had been advertised.
However the two previous times the
specifications called for concrete
only, and no bids were received.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

The Sholle Family orchestra and
Rev. Chas. Gage visited the sanator-
ium Sunday afternoon and furnish
ed some music, and Mr.. Gage also
gave talk, all of which was greatly
appreciated by the patients.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

The Barkhurst annual reunion
will be held at the Chautauqua
grounds Saturday, Sept. 2. All rel
atives invited.-Mrs. Myrtle Coler-
lex, Sec'y, Roxbury, 0.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

While climbing over a fence Mon
day, Mr.. Robert Balm of Pennsville
stepped in a rut, breaking his ankle.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
Mrs. Emma Henderson Hildred Ill

Word has been received of the
serious illness of Mrs. Emma Hen
derson Hildred of Napoleon, o. She
has been ailing for some time, and
Friday, July 21, was taken to a hos
pital at Napoleon for an observa-
tion operation, which was made
Saturday and which revealed that
her trouble is cancer of the bowels
and that her case is hopeless. She
was formerly of Bloom township,
where she spent the early years of
her life, and has also visited her
old home every year since leaving.