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

Tannehill has spent lifetime in
the MusEingum valley. He is vital
ly concerned in the interest and
welfare of that valley. vote for
Tannchill is a vote for the hest, in
terests of Morgan county dweHers
on the Muskingum.-POliti Adv.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

The death of Mary E. Smith of
Chesterhill occurred July 27 at the
Mercy hospital in Columbus. She
was a daughter of Elihu Smith and
Hannah Pickett Smith and was in
her 60th year at the time of her
death. An extended obituary
sketch will appear in the next issue
of the Democrat
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

SATURDAY, Aug. 12-Will Rog-
ers in Honest Hutch" One of the
most convincing and true to life
comedies that has ever been screen
ed. Hall Room Boys comedy. Two
shows, 1880 and 9. Admission 10
and zoe.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
SELL YOUR BUSINESS AND BUY
FARM

We have bargains in all states:
stores, hotels. business opportuni-
ties. patents, coal. oil and timber
land, options, leases, production.
Farms all sizes. To buy or sell
state your wants, lists free.-OHIO
F A r N e r S. COOPERATIVE
AGENCY, McConnelsville, Ohio.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Miss Catherine Earrich is employ
ed in the office of the county farm
agent here, succeeding her sister
Miss Ola Earrich who was employed
as clerk about two and half
months in the office.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Clyde Moody and wife, Mr..
Rhodes and family and Mr.. Lem
mon and family, all of Wooster, the
w. C. Manly family, and Frank
Coulson's of Malta, in all IA, are in
camp up at Weber's this week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Miss Winifred Shaner of Newark
is the guest of Miss Helen Smith of
Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Congressman Dawes ana joyce
were each denied third term. DO
You know any reason for making
Moore an exception? Vote for Tan
nehilI.-POlitiCal Adv.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

The Misses Airline and Edith Sc
guine left Tuesday for their home at
Cresco, Pa, after visit here with
their sister Mrs. r. 0. McRae.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

MIR. and Mrs. G. B. Gordon OF
New Lexington have been visiting
here with the latter's mother Mrs.
Emma Gillespie.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Congressman Dawes and Joyce
were each denied third term. Do
YOU know any reason for making
Moore an exception? Vote for Tan
nehill.-Political Adv.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Miss Mary Carius of Jackson
county is spending the week here
with her sister Mrs. VIM. Morgan
stern.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Mrs Edna Clifford and two chill
dren returned to Pittsburgh We'd
nesday, after spending six weeks
with Mrs Gifford's father-inla law Mr..
Link Clifford of Penn township.
Mrs. Clifford is the widow OF Charles
Clifford who died about a year ago.
Last Thursday about 20 of her old
friends from Penn and Malta town
ships called at the Clifford home and
gave her a pleasant surprise.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Osler of Chica-
go came Tuesday to spend two
weeks here with their nieces Mrs.
Florence Morris and Mrs. Kenneth
Longley.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Why vote for Moore for third
term against former citizen OF
Morgan county for first term? Vote
for p. III. Tannehill for Congress-
Political Adv.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

This is the time of year to pur-
chase a Victrola and have it de-
sivered right to your door by Morris
Hardware
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Mr.. w. E. Shoop is moving to
Amesville and stopped Monday on
his way and purchased fine Vic
trola from Morris Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Mr.. Charles Cooper and family of
Cambridge have been visiting here
with Mr.. Cooper's parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Stephen Cooper.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

It is a pleasure to break in new
pair of shoes if you use TAYLOR'S
FOOT CREAM for your foot trou-
bles. 35c at drug, shoe and general
stores
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Mrs. o. C. Taylor of Columbus
is spending the week here with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. P. w. Master
SON
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Phebus of
GAINESVILLE spent Sunday here the
guests of DR.. and Mrs. w. r. Kelly.
Mrs. Phebus' mother, Mrs. Simpson
who has been here accompanied her
daughter home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Eas'Em rests tired feet. Sooth-
ing, cooling and antiseptic.- ic.-The
Stanbery Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Prof and Mrs. G. R. Warman,
and son George, of Windham, O.,
are visiting Mrs. Warman's mother
Mrs. B. F. Matson and other rela-
tives here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Upon application to the secretary
of the Morgan county fair, }. ID.
Barkhurst of McConnelsville, the
Morgan county premium list and the
program Of the Ohio fair circuit will
be mailed to any address.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Why vote for Moore for third
term against former citizen of
Morgan county for first term? Vote
for p. H. Tannehill for Congress-
Political Adv.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Mrs. Harry Scovill of Cambridge
has been among. the Chautauqua
visitors here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Harold Combs of Center had his
tonsils removed at the Marietta hos
pital, July 81.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Torbert and
three daughters of Columbus mo-
tored down this week for a visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Fouts OF
Malta
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Mrs. S. A. Turner and daughter
Miss Queen Turner of Akron, who
have been visiting Morrison SCOTS
of Meigsville, left for their home
Wednesday. They were accompa-
MED as far as Merriam by Mr.. Dana
Roberts of Meigsville, who will visit
his uncle Mr. Vincent Scott
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Tannehill has spent lifetime in
the Muskingum valley. He is vital
Iv concerned i'm the interest and
welfare of that valley. vote ior
Tannehill is a vote for the Des. III
terests of Morgan county dWeners
on the Observation-Disclosures AdV.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
FARM FOR SALE

IN Homer township, two miles
north of Mountville. Eighty acres.
Good soil, good farm buildings of all
kinds under slate and metal roofs.
good fences, near good grade and
high schools, churches near, good
neighborhood, good markets, good
orchards, in short a good little farm
and home for some one. Come. and
look it over while crops may be
seen. Priced right-C. A. GLAD
DEN, Rt. 2, Glouster, o. 3a4
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Coshocton, and Miss Eleanor Dor
gan of Mt Vernon returned to their
homes Wednesday, They were two
members of a party of three who
spent ten days here composing a
house party at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. George M. Scott. Miss Jean
Bowman who was the third guest.
remained for longer visit with
Miss Eleanor Erwin. While here
there were many delightful social
functions given in their honor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
Twin City Opera House

NIGHT (Thursday)- Nell
Shipman in Back to Gods Coun-
try" from the story 'Wapl, the
| Walrus" by James Oliver Curwood.
A beautiful northern picture. Run
here almost two years ago. few saw
it on account of rainy weather. You
will enjoy it. Monty Banks comedy.
5th Episode with Stanley in At
| Admission 10 and zoe.
SATURDAY, Aug. 5-Mary Miles
Minter in Her Winning Way" The
story of a girl newspaper writer who
was told to get an interview with a
shy but handsome young author.
Disguised as a maid she got a job
| in his home, made his acquaintance,
broke his engagement to most un-
suitable young woman his mother
had wished upon him, and taught
the astonished young writer what
real love was like. Century comedy,
featuring the Century comedy kids.
Two shows, 1880 and 8. Admission
10 and zoe.
MONDAY, Aug. Zane Grey's
"a Man of the Forest" with Robert
McKim. and Claire Adams. A mas
sive tale of love and adventure with
an all star cast. Pathe News. Two
shows. 1880 and 8. Admission 20
and soc. Every person attending
this show, will be allowed to hold
their ticket, and use it the following
night, thus you are going to see
| two shows for one admission. The
picture for Tuesday will be spltn-
did attraction, and in addition we
will give the primary news, II any
are received before the close of the
shows. Make up your mind now to
attend these two nights, and take
advantage of this splendid offer
TUESDAY, Aug. S-Betty Comp
son in prisoners of Love-" If you
saw "The Miracle Man." you doubt
less are one of the thousands who
have been waiting eagerly to see
Betty Compson in star role Here
is the opportunity. Also "A Trip
Through Film Land" Here is a
wonderful fine evenings program
all free, providing you attend the ev-
ening before Two shows, 1880
and 9. Admission 10 and zoe. We
will announce the primary results,
if any are obtainable, during the
show.
THURSDAY, Aug. 10 Marshall
Neilan's sensational, mile a minute
melodrama Of newspaper life, go
and Get It." The worlds greatest
newspaper story. A riot of romance,
and realism routed from the routine
of a reporters adventures. The
most astounding, fascinating, sensa-
| tional, thrilling, amazing picture
ever made. Two episodes of with
Stanley in Africa" One big show.
Begins at 1880. Admission 10 and
! zoe.
FRIDAY, Aug. 11-Constance
Binney in "The Case of Becky"
From the famous David Belasco
play. A screen version of one of
the great stage successes of this
generation, Edward Locke's ia
nous play of a girl who possessed
two distinct personalities, one being
kind, gentle and loving. the other
mischievous, wild and ugly. Pathe
News. Two shows, 1880 and 8.
Admission 10 and zoe.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

A vote for Arthur Hambleton
Republican candidate for State Rep
resentative, is blow against classi-
fication. Political Adv.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Mr.. Perley Gilbert of GAINESVILLE
was a caller here Wednesday,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Tannehill has spent a lifetime In
the Muskingum valley. He is vital
ly concerned i'm the interest ana
welfare of that valley. A vote Tor
Tannehill is a vote for the best IN
terests of Morgan county dwellers
on the Muskingum.-POlit Adv.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Mr.. M, D. Ford and family VINO
returned a few months ago from Ok
lahoma where they had RESIDED,
since which time they have been at
Reinersville, moved this week 10
their place near the fair grounds, re-
Gently purchased from Mr.. Mellott.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Good house paint at $2.25 a gal
lon.-The Stanbery Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Mrs. Kate Dawson, son Mr.. Fran
els Dawson, and daughter MISS
Margaret Dawson returned mere the
forepart of the week after a week $
auto trip to Toledo, Cleveland ana
other places in the northern part OF
the state.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

There will be an educational
meeting at Stockport Friday even
ing, Aug. 4. Hon. Geo. M MOTIFS
of the State Department of Public
Instruction will make the address.
All who are interested in a t1rst
grade township high school, should
hear him.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Mrs. T. J. Bingham of Philo has
been attending Chautauqua.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

JUST RECEIVED-NOtiee of
substantial price reduction on Stu
debaker autOmObiles.-The Morgan
County Motor Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Nyal's Balm for the relief OF ha.
fever-The Stanbery Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Good paint cheap, $2.25 a gallon.
The Stanbery Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Why vote for Moore for third
term against a former citizen of
Morgan county for first term? Vote
for p. III. Tannehill for Congress-
Political Adv.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Miss Hannah Ethel of Meigsville
is very ill with summer grip.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
FARM WANTED

WANTED to hear from owner of
farm for sale, for fall delivery.
Give lowest price,. JONES, Box
551, Olney, Ill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Mr.. Will Harper of Wolf Creek
has been suffering with neuralgia
of the bowels.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Mr.. Will Harper of Wolf Creek
has been suffering with neuralgia
Of the bowels.
Gainsborough Hair Nets-The
net of the life-like lustre.-The
Stanbery Pharmacy.
Tuesday while Rev Bailey of
Bailey's ridge was lead>ng a frisky
calf, he got his thumb between the
rope and pole, and in so doing the
thumb was broken and turned
around. 1t was feared for time
that it would have to be amputated.
PUPS FOR SALE
Three pair Southern Coon hound
pups, $1,000. Old enough to start
training this fall.
l pair Red-bone and Walker
pups, weighing As pounds, started
on game, will make combination
hunters, $4,000.
/ female blue licked combination
hunter, years old, $500.
1 male, 6 years old, Coon only
open trailer, $500.
l male, years old, combination,
still trailer, $4,000.
All of the above dogs were ship
ped from Mississippi and Tennessee
after the season was closed in 1921
and must be sold by Aug. Is, as we
are leaving the community. E.
BURROWS, Coal Run, o.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
HOMIE MARKETS

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett
Haines of Center, July 81, son.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Gainsborough genuine hair nets.
The Stanbery Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
LOCAL NE w S

Just received car load OF GOTH.
The Farmers Elevator Co., Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Mr.. Marion Bailey and family of
Columbus motored to Pennsville
Saturday to attend the Bailey re-
union. They were accompanied
here by Mrs. Bailey's niece Mary
Brown who had been visiting at
their home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Gainsborough Hair Nets-The
net of the life-like lustre.-The
StanberY Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

FORD SPElDSTER in good
10ndit ilE ssof trade.-AL-
WIN PARMITER.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

The Missionary society OF the
Main Street Church OF Chrlst VIII
meet at the home of Mrs. D. c. Kyle
Tuesday, Aug. 8. at 1880 p. m. SUD
iect, Tibet. Leader, Mrs. Ance
Smith. Devotional leader, MIS-
Amanda Smith. Echoes from Ev-
erywhere, Mrs. Elizabeth ClawSon.
Tannehill has spent a lifetime in
the Nuskineum valley. He is vital
" concerned in the interest and
welfare of that valley. A vote for
Tannehiu is a vote for the best in
terestS of Morgan county dWellerS
on tho Nuskineum.-POli Adv.
Rev. IT. I. McRae of Wes Lafay-
cite spent Tuesday night here with
his son Rev. r. o. McRae. Tuesday
he officiated at the funeral of a for
mer parishioner Miss Frances II.
Dve of Marietta, who died in a hos
pital at Peoria, ILL., She was rela-
tive of DR.. c.. S. Dye of this place.
Mr.. Will Hardin and family mo-
tored down from Columbus Sunday
Mr.. Hardin and daughter Miss Lou
ise Hardin returned home in the ev-
ening. Mrs. Hardin and daughter
Miss Wava remained for longer
visit with relatives and friends and
| to attend Chautauqua.
wish to meet all students who ex-
pect to attend the Bristol township
high school the coming year, at the
Grange hall at 1880 on Friday, Aug
II First. second and third year
work will be given. If you cannot
be present, please send word with
some other pupil so that books may
be ordered for yOu.-O. G. Culver.
If your shoes seem to fit little
too snugly and hurt your feet, don't
get all fused up at your shoe deal
er for selling you shoes that are toe
tight, just get bottle of TAYLOR s
FOOT CREAM; give your feet few
treatments and you will soon learr
that you can wear neat fitting shoes
with ease and comfort. 35c at drug
shoe and country stores.
Among the Chautauqua visitor.
here is Atty James T. Harrison
who for the past 80 years has prac
ticed law at Cincinnati. Severa
years ago he was here, and was 81
! impressed with the natural beaut.
of the place, that he has since long
ed to be back He came last Frida!
and has been attending Chautauqua
which he reports he enjoys yer!
much. From here he expects to gt
to Marietta, and thence by boa
home. One feature Mr.. Harrison
mentioned in connection with th'
Muskingum river is that spring OF
the place where he spent his boy
hood days, is its source.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
LOST

PACKAGE containing two shirts.
Some place in Malta between Farm
ers' Elevator and school house.
Finder leave at Coulson's store.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
PUBLIC SALE

MRS. LEWIS HUMMEL public
sale at residence about five miles
north of Chesterhill, Thursday, Aug.
10, at 10 a. M; cOws-One fresh,
one due to freshen middle of Aug
ust, two cows milking; 2-year old
steers: spring calves; ewes. regis
tered ram; brood SOW and four
shoats; farm machinery, cream sep
arator; Aopsehold goods and kitch-
en- furut 3e, stoves, etc.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Why vote for Moore for third
term against a former citizen Of
Morgan county for a first term? Vote
for p. III. Tannehill for Congress-
Political Adv.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Tannehill has spent lifetime in
the Muskingum valley. He is vital
ly concerned in the interest and
welfare of that valley. A vote for
Tannehill is vote for the best in
terests of Morgan county dwellers
on the Muskingum.-POliti Adv.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

The Center Progressive club met
at the home of Mrs. Maggie Thomas
for the June meeting. The program
was carried out as was planned and
nice refreshments were served by
the hostess. The July meeting was
held at Mrs Gladys Rex's the 18th.
Owing to inclemency of the weather
only II members were present.
Each one responded to her part of
the program. Ice cream, cake and
lemonade were served. The Aug
ust meeting will be held at Mrs.
Maggie Wilson's the 1Oth.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
HeIp Us All

Help Us All
Every man and woman go to pri-
maries Aug. 8th, and vote for Ar
thur Hambleton, Republican candi-
date for State Representative,
which means opposition to classifi-
cation and favoring Uniform Rule
of taxation.-Political ADV.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03
FOR sALD

SMALL VictrOla suitable for
camping, with record cabinet at
tached. Phone 81.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry l.. Fouts and
sons Montford and Russell are Wis
iting Mr.. Fouts' aunt Miss Clara
Stewart. having just returned from
two weeks motoring trip through
West Virginia, Pennsylvania and
Maryland. They visited Gettysburg,
Bedford Springs and Crystal Spring,
Pa, Mountain Lake Park, Md, and
other places of interest. They Wis
tied Mrs. Fouts' brother and sister
who live in that section. On their
trip they drove 2180 miles, without
! the least accident or motor trouble.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

If your feet hurt, burn, ache,
sweat, or are tender, don't forget
to include bottle of TAYLOR'S
FOOT CREAM in your Saturdays
purchases, then you can go to
church Sunday and sit in comfort
during the sermon. 35c at drug,
shoe and country stores.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Don't think of going away on
your vacation without taking bot
tie of TAYLOR'S FOOT CREAM in
your suit case. You know how un-
pleasant it is to be away from home,
dressed in your best, and have your
feet hurt so bad that you cannot
look pleasant, just at the very time
when you want to be at your best.
TAYLOR'S FOOT CREAM is so
pleasant to use and quick to relieve
that most everyone is using it. 35c
at drug, shoe and country stores.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Miss Mary Brown of the west
side returned home Saturday from
Columbus where she went to visit
with her uncle Mr.. A. G. Brown and
family Of Pueblo, Colo, who have
been visiting in Ohio and other
eastern states for the past month.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

Tannehill has spent lifetime IN
the Muskingum valley. He is vital
" concerned in the interest and
welfare of that valley. A vote for
Tannehill is a vote for the best in
terests of Morgan county dwelIers
on the Nuskineum.-POli Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-06-16
CRITIClSES N. D.
BANKING DEP.
AT NluV0T MEET,
Hollister. Says $7,437, ,036
Deposited in Closed
Banks.
Officers and Next Meetingl
Places to Be Named Dur
ing Day.

Minot, N. D., June 16.-Reports of
mittees, election of officers and se-
lection of the 1928 meeting place, is
the principal business before the
North Dakota State Bankers associa-
ton in Minot this afternoon.
The state bank members were in
executive session this forenoon. CON
sidering the report of the COMMITTEES
appointed at the last convention to
deal with closed banks.
An unusual spirit Of optimism Isl
noted at today's meeting, following
yesterdays rain which covered the en-
tire state, and the opinio is generally
expressed that the precipitation was
worth many thousands of dollars to
the growing crops.
Today's registration list showed an
attendance of more than 400 bankers.
Holhstcr Reports.
Deposits in 46 closed banks Of the
state total $7,437,O36.90, George III.
Hollister, Fargo. told members of the
state bankers association here today.
He reported as chairman of commit
tee appointed last year to look into
the situation caused by closure of a
large number of banks in the state.
OF this amount $2.9S4.712.2s is
unguaranteed, $6OS,S6b.l1 Is queStl on
ed and $3,648.937.91 is guaranteed.
he added. The state guarantee fund
is $426,000. The figures are the re-
suit of an audit made by H. P. Cod
dard of the committee and others, he
said.
The unguaranteed and questioned
deposits, include ANY item that was
not good faith deposit as ordinarily
understood," 1.-The report adds.
After working on the matter nearly
year the report says: I'VE believe
that the real underlying reason why
such conditions should develop is in
adequate laws and lax supervision on
the part of the state banking depart-
ment. True, there were many con-
tributing causes. questionable prac-
tices, dishonesty inexperience. zeal to
make money. too many banks in many
places. banks owned by those who
only looked to dividends and political
banks, but were there strict and in-
telligent supervision. backed up by
proper laws the dishonest. inexper-
fenced. greedy or partisan ownership
would not find the field available nor
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