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The Washington times., 1922-07-15
NEW SOCIETY r.
WILL HELP D. {.
HOME BUILDERS
William M. Conrad Heads At
Iantic Company 20 Assist
Modest Investor.

Impressed by the steady progress
Of the own-Your-own-Home move.
ment in Washington, and realizing
that the big problem OF the indi.
vidual home buyer or builder arises
from the fact that he often must be
a good deal of a banker or broker to
solve the financial problem. a group
Of representative Washingtonians
have organized to aid him.
The result has been the formation
Of the Atlantic Society Of Home
Builders, with offices in the Munsey
building. with specially interest
ing plan to assist in home building
which is in these times of home
shortage regarded as sure to prove
Of deep interest to hundreds Of Wash
ingtonians who are desirous OF Sc
curing homes.
William M. Conrad. formerly spe
The Washington times., 1922-07-15
SUMMER HOME
BUYING SEASON
IN FULL SWING
Many Detached Residences
Among Transfers Reported
BY Shannon & luohs.

The Shannon a Luchs sales re-
port for this week shows the summer
home buying season in full swing.
The number Of detached homes sold
by this firm Is an accurate reflec.
ton of the steadily increasing de.
nlapd for homes tnar include large
lots and individual, design.
Wilbur r. Leighty has bought,
for his home, the attractive house
at is Deanwood avenue, Takoma
Park, Md.
One of the Shannon q Luchs'
bungalows, 6306 Thirteenth street
northwest, has Just been conveyed
to George w. Hills. Of New York
city.
The attractive new detached home
at 1929 Legation street, Chevy
Chase, has been purchased by Mrs.
Elizabeth p. Cubberly. who win oc-
cupy IL Immediately.
Albert w. Felka has bought a
handsome detached house at 144l
Madison street northwest. He will
make his home there, after certain
improvements.
One of the most desirable Six.
teenth street lots in the vicinity
OF Park road has just been acquired
by David Oppenheimer, who will
start construction of, a%house con.
sistent with the Sixteenth street de.
velopment very shortly.
Frederick II. Pitser IL the new
owner of the large corner house
kat 1900 Newton street northwest,
| which he will use AS q city home.
William Il. Beall purchased the
home at 370s Thirteenth street,
from DR.. Edward u: Thompson and
viii hold the property for invest,
ment purposes.
Eugene schwab purchased the
business property at 3167 Mt
Pleasant street from Edward N
Norris, and will hold the property
for investment purposes.
John II. Carter purchased one OF
the attractive bungalows located on
Latterner avenue, Lyon Park, Va.
recently completed by the p. c.
Wrecks Construction Company.
g. A. Reed sold the attractive
colonial home at 1911 Spring road
to @. F. Boyer, a prominent local
chemist. who will occupy the prop
erty.
Emil II. Weise became the owner
of 1346 jefferson street. one sf the
recently constructed Shannon and
Luchs bungalows.
Harry Wolf purchased the two
family home at 2711 Eleventh stree,
northwest. from Ella V. Williams
and will hold the property for in
vestment.
Burdett Stryker, general manage,
nf the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company. purchased ar
attractive site on Sixteenth street
from David J. DUNCAN. who viii
erect an attractive home on tn,
property.
Col. william z. Gilmore, avia
ton corps, u. s. A.. sold 375-
Northampton street. Chevy Chase
d. c.. to Comdr. George Joerns
u. s. NJ. retired. who win occupy
same.
/. Mintz. local merchant. pur
chased 1917 Hamilton street, one ol
the recently constructed Shannon
The Washington times., 1922-07-15
national association in the city of

national association in the city Of
Chicago.
Among the more progressive inno-
vations authorized by the governing
board, was the establishment at the
Chicago offices of an information
bureau to serve as clearing house
OF information and statistics for the
member boards throughout the
country. II is expected that with
the development of this bureau, the
work of the national association,
and also of the member boards. will
be greatly facilitated by this prompt
means Of transmitting information
on the organization of real estate
boards as well as their operations.
In dividing the association into
territorial divisions, the District OF
Columbia was included in the tcrri-
tory comprising Kentucky, West Vir-
ginia, Maryland, Delaware, Tennes'
see. North Carolina and Virginia.
This particular territory will be
supervised by Bruce Bowe, of Rich
mond, Va, one of the vice presidents
of the national association,
John l.. Weaver was appointed as
a special representative Of the
national association in it's relations
merce. William Z. Shannon was
selected as one OF the special COM
mittee of four to cooperate with the
Federal Real Estate Board recently
organized as a Government function
under the Director of the Budget.
In addition. Mr.. Shannon was ap-
pointed one of a special committee or
three in charge of the research work
of the national association.
The board Of directors, which has
direct control over the policies ana
activities of the national association,
holds three meetings during the year
In addition to a meeting at the an
nual convention. The fall meeting
will be held in the city of New York
in October, and it was definitely de-
cided to hold the annual convention
the last week in June in the city Of
Cleveland.
The Washington times., 1922-07-15
MONEY LENDERS
AID OWNERS Of
LEWIS HOMES
Once In Disfavor, Readycut
Houses Have Now Become
Popular With Bankers.

A few years ago a ready-dut house
was looked upon with disfavor by
practically all money lenders because
Of the fact that they were considered
an experiment. Lately, however,
there has been a marked change in
those conditions.
Mr.. Zepp, the local representative
OF the Lewis-built homes, reports that
these homes have become very popu-
lar with the local money lenders, and
he has, therefore, been able to get
most attractive building loans and
general financial assistance for his
clients. He attributes large amount
Of his success In selling such a large
number of these houses to the very
satisfactory finascial arrangements
that he has been able to procure for
his clients. These arrangements are
possible, he believes, because the
high class material furnished and the
substantial character Of these
houses have become better known.
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Luchs bungalows. from W. r,

& Luchs bungalows, from w. r,
Bradley.
George A. Hutchinson. prominent
local patent attorney, purchased
-f547 jefferson street, one OF the
later type of Shannon q Luchs bun
galows.
Wilson B. Nairn, became the
owner OF 1874 Jefferson street, one
of the English half-timber type OF
bungalows CONSTRUCTED by Shannon
q Luchs.
Lee II. Sheaffer purchased 1883
ID street northeast, from l.. c.
Smith, and will occupy the prop
erty.
4ra G. Blumer, local merchant,
purchased the three-story brick
home at 2S Bryant street northwest,
from Charles A. Drake, and will
use the property for residential
purposes. .-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-09-14
G.. MCDONALD BIRCH LEAVES
ON A SEVEN MONTHS "TRIP

Mr.. Mcdonald (Geo.) Birch, our
magician, leaves today, for Belen.
New Mexico, where he begins a
seven months contract with the Ell
lison White Lyceum Bureau, which
is the largest Chautauqua and Ly-
ceum bureau in existence. His
contract calls for seven months with
but single week off, Christmas,
which he plans to spend with his
uncle DR.. Harley Mcdonald of Los
Angeles, Cal. He will be on the
southwest circuit. This season he
has many new features, and has
about the SWEETEST" outfit on the
platform. He gives the largest one
man performance on the road, and
puts on full act. One of his very
best and latest tricks, which is a
wonder, is the "Lost Spirit Paint
ing" Because of the amount Of
equipment Mr.. Birch carries, he
will have 800 pounds of excess
baggage
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-09-14
MRS. HARRY C. BETZ HOSTESS
TO LARGE NUMBER OF LADIES

Mrs. H. C. Betz entertained at
her home here Tuesday with an af-
ternoon tea, in the neighborhood
of hundred ladies being in attend
ance. The reception was in honor
of Mrs. Harry Kennard who not
long ago became a resident of NAL
ia, and Miss Alta Gilliland of Los
Angeles, Cal, who is a guest at
the J. M. Betz home. The guests
were invited for three periods
1870 to o'clock, to 4:30, and
4:30 to 6. They were met at the
door by Miss Ruth Kennard. In the
receiving line with Mrs. H. C. Betz,
besides the guests of honor were
Mrs. Betz' mother Mrs. r. A. Ken
nard and Miss Gilliland's mother
Mrs J. NJ Betz. Assistant hoStesses
were Mrs. Flo Kennard, Mrs. Viola
Dougan, Mrs. Goldie Betz, and Miss
the Betz residence were beautifully
flowers of various kinds, the color
scheme of yellow and green being
prettily carried out in the decor
ments which were tea, sandwiches,
candy and punch. The favors were
little marigolds tied with yellow
ribbon.
In the first part of the afternoon,
among the pleasant entertainment
features provided the guests, were
songs by Mrs. Fl. D. Bishop and
Mrs. j. G.. Scott, Mrs. Scott also
furnishing some piano music Later
Mrs. Geo. Lowell gave some delight
full piano numbers and Mrs. F. w.
Pennebaker some vocal numbers.
Miss Ruth Kennard also furnished
some pretty piano selections,
The whole affair was very enjoy
able and the weather was ideal,
making delightful occasion for all
who participated.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-09-14
WITH THE COUNCIL
Meeting Sept. 3

A building permit was ordered
issued to M. e. Danford, for the
erection of a frame garage, and a
frame wash house on lot No. 2.
The mopthly financial report of
the clerk of the board of public af-
fairs was accepted and ordered fill
ed.
Fines and licenses collected by
the mayor for August were as fol-
lows: Fines, $40; licenses, $3.50.
The following were order
ed to maintain hitching racks
abutting their places of business:
County Commissioners, H. H.
Brewster C Co.. Deedrick & Lindi-
more, Dover Bros, w. E. Johnson.
And it was ordered that no hitching
racks shall be installed without
authority of council.
G. S. Dye was appointed president
of the council, to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of A. P.
Pinkerton, jr.
Ordinances were passed prohibit
ing the use of telegraph, electric
light poles, or telephone poles for
the posting of bills; and to regulate
the use of streets. and to require
lights On all motor or horse drawn
vehicles operated or parked; also to
prevent jay walking on the public
square. These three ordinances are
published in full elsewhere in this
issue
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-09-14
Kinsex-McMillan Reunion

The second reunion Of the Kin
sey Mcmillan family was held Sun
day, Sept 10, at the Benjamin
grove near Pennsville, o. The day
was ideal and at an early hour
friends began to arrive from far and
near, until at noon there we're 1875
present, and ready for the fine cake,
pies, chicken, beef Hoaf, fresh fish,
salads, pickles, baked beans, jellies,
oranges, bananas, grapes, melons,
etc. 1t was decided to make the
reunion an annual event, and the
following officers were chosen:
President, F.. A. Davis; Sec'y-Treas.,
c. W. Roberts. An interesting poem
was composed by lady while on
the grounds and was read by Mrs.
F. A. Davis.
Those present were: Mrs. Elva
Hadley of San Francisco, CAL; Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Mercer of Chat
ham, o.; James Roush and family,
lily, all of Crooksville: Mrs. Ben
Bush and children of Roseville; A.
T. Carr and wife of Corning; o. A.
Carr and family of Vincent; Mrs.
Jessie Hilliah of Youngstown; Oil
yer Kinsey and wife, Marietta; Mrs.
Hustis Kinsey, Mr.. Grigsby and
wife, Mr.. Dean and family, JOY;
F. A. Davis, C. M. Ross and E. T.
Best and families and D. A. Rob
erts, Malta; G. j. Ross and family,
Mrs. Effie Carly, Mrs. Harry Dunn
and children, McConnelsville; J. X.
Kinsey and wife, Addison Wood and
wife, Sam Hayes and wife, Jesse
Hayes and family, Mrs. Matte Pol
ing, Miss Chatie Wood, Miss Nora
Carr. Lawson Carr, Laura Hooper,
Stockport; Mrs. Rachel A. Kinsey,
Mrs. Belle Ridgley, Mrs. Esther
Wollman, Misses Minta and Emily
Kinsey, John Hill and wife, Chas.
Ridgley and wife, Chesterhill; Mrs.
Lawson Geddes and children and
Russell Bachelor, of Todds; A. X
Ridgley and wife and Worth Hila-
man and family, C. w. Roberts and
wife, F. B. Devices, H. S. Thompson
and Geo. KennaEd and families,
Will Wymer and wife, Chas. Ken
nard. and wife, Walt Hilaman and
family, Frank Kinsey and wife,
Guy Roberts, Chas. Wilson and fam
lily, PennSville.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-09-14
Sniith-Dye Wedding

The Marietta Register-Leader of
Sept. had the following:
On Saturday morning at 8
O'Clock in the parsonage of the First
Methodist Episcopal church occur
red the marriage of Mrs. Coasie H.
Dye and Mr.. Harvey E. Smith, two
prominent people Of this city. The
ceremony which was marked by ex-
treme simplicity was performed by
Rev. F. N. Lynch. They were at
tended by Miss Ruth Rogers of Ell
lenboro, w. Va, niece of the
bride, and Mr.. Earl Smith, nephew
of the bridegroom. The bride look
ed suit with which she wore a pic
ture hat and other accessories to
correspond. Her costume was COM
pleted with a beautiful corsage of
Ophelia roses. Immediately follow
ing the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith left by motor for months
trip through Colorado. Upon their
return they will be at home to their
many friends at Evergreen Shade"
on Newport pike. Mrs. Smith is
one of Marietta's charming ladies.
She holds prominent place in
church affairs and her many friends
are extending best wishes. Mr.
Smith is a member of the firm of
Smith & Dunn, oil operators, and
is one of the most influential men
of the city. He is president OF the
Chamber of Commerce, and for sew
eral years was superintendent OF
the Marietta schools. He was one.
of the pioneers of the Good Roads
nnnvnmpnf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-09-14
s. s. Glass Entertain for Teacher

On last Saturday evening the
Busy Bee Sunday school class at
Meigs was pleasantly entertained
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Wilson, the occasion being in honor
OF their son Ellis, who has been
teacher of the class, and who left
Monday for New Concord where he
will attend school this winter. Re-
freshments of ice cream and cake
were served by the hostess. Those
present besides the class were Miss
Etha Hardesty of Columbus, Mary
and Lawston Hardesty. Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. w. Moore and Mr.. and Mrs.
Earl Wilson and son Charles, jr.--
Xxx
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-09-14
THE 69TH ANNUAL
MORGAN COUNTY
FAIR IS NOW ON

AS has been prophesied it
would be, the fair this year is.
the biggest in its history.
There are a bigger variety of
exhibits, and larger num-
Der of displays and better ones
in general, than have ever
been shown on the local
grounds. With the enlarged
grounds, all in tip-top shape,
and better all round equip
ment in general for the COM
fort and convenience of the
fair patrons. the 1922 fair
will be a memorable one. The
opening day, Wednesday, saw
the most activity and the big
gest opening day attendance.
This Thursday morning, while
we go to press early, indica-
tions are splendid for an i'm
mense crowd, with weather
condition ideal. With a clear
day Friday look out for the
big record breaker.
P. Swatch your step
watch your auto-don't speed
or take chances, and let's have
an "accidentless" fair.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-09-14
Torbert-Drury wedding

Saturday afternoon a quiet we'd
ding occurred when Miss Mabel
Drury became the bride of Mr.. Har-
ry Williams Torbert. The ceremony
was performed by DR.. j. F. Rich
mond at his home. The only at
tendant was Miss Gladys Osborn, a
close friend of the bride. Follow
ing the ceremony an elegant we'd
ding supper was served at the home
of Mr.. Torbert's mother Mrs. j. S.
Torbert, those present besides the
bride and groom, being Mr.. and
Mrs. Oliver Gordon, Mr.. Jason Dru-
ry, Miss Gladys Osborn, and Mrs. j.
S. Torbert. Mr. Tofbert and his
bride left on the evening train for
GAINESVILLE, and on Sunday morning
went to Dennison where they were
met by Mr.. Torbert's brother Mr.
James E. Torbert who took them to
dis home at Sebrins, where they
made a short stay with Mr.. Torbert
and family, and then all left on an
auto trip which will include Cleve-
land, Youngstown and Pittsburgh.
They expect to be gone about two
weeks. The close friendship of Mr.
and Mrs. Torbert began when both
were quite young. He is the young
est son Of the late John S. Torbert,
and wife. He is an expert sign
painter. He served his country for
many months in the late world
war, going as a member of the
famous Company M. He saw much
hard service overseas, was wound
ed, and gassed three times, and
when in Belgium received citation
for bravery. Mrs. Torbert is the
only daughter of Marshal Jason
Drury. She graduated last year
from the M. & M. high school, and
has been housekeeper for her faith
er since the death of her mother,
and is competent, capable young
woman in every respect.
On their return they will go to
in a part of Mr.. Tor
bert's mothers house, and Mrs. Tor
belt's father will make his home
with them. The Democrat joins
with their host of friends in ex-
tending best wishes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-09-14
Wildov Picnic

Many other picnics coming on the
same day, and the fact that the
date was so near the time of the
Morgan county fair; also because it
was not generally advertised, the
crowd at the Wildey Day picnic
held Saturday in the Malta park
was not large. These picnics have
been annual affairs for a number Of
years and are held at different
places throughout the district of
which Morgan county is a part
Other counties in the district are
Guernsey. Noble. Muskingum and
Washington. Addresses were made
by Judge l.. ]. Weber of GAINESVILLE
and Prosecuting Attorney c. O. Nc
Gonagle of this place Mr.. C. P.
Justice of Stockport also made his
contributions in the way of songs
and readings. Thos. A. Wildey
was one of the founders of the /.
o. OF. lodge on American soil, and
it is in his honor that these pic
mics are held.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-09-14
Auto Accident

Last Saturday while coming
down the hill this side of the
Charles Beard home on the Barnes
vile road, Mr.. Delmer Humphrey
who was driving the Abram Rob
erts auto, lost control of it in some
way, and it went over the bank. In
falling the machine struck the wire
fence which kept it from turning
on over. Mr.. Roberts had his hand
cut, and also received some injuries
about his head, but nothing SER
ious. Besides those mentioned Mr..
Clovis Roberts and daughter were
also in the machine, but escaped in
jury. The auto was quite badly
damaged.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-09-14
s. G. Gray Dies at Deavertown

The death of S. c. Gray. aged "a.
who it is stated was the oldest resi-
dent of Deavertown and the last but
one of the Civil War veterans in
York township, occurred at his
home there last Friday evening at
5:45 o'clock. He had been ill with
complications for several months.
The only surviving veteran of the
Civil war in York township is now
James Bailey. Mr.. Gray is surviv-
ed by his wife. He was well known
in the Deavertown vicinity as he
was born and reared in that neigh
borhood and had lived there all his
life. The funeral was held Sunday
at 2 o'clock at the late home. In
terment was made in the Baptist
cemetery there, with Rev. Repper
officiating.
Mr.. Gray's wife who survives him
was Elizabeth McAdoo, a sister of
the late James McAdoo, and an
aunt of Mrs. Chas. w. Kennedy of
this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-09-14
j. o. Wilhelm Very iii

The GAINESVILLE Signal of last Sat-
urday said:
j. o. Wilhelm, former resident
Of GAINESVILLE, who several years ago
moved with his family to Engle-
wood, N. j., is critically i'll and lit
tie hope is held out for his recovery,
according to message received
from his son, Roy G. Wilhelm, by
Charles Keene, of South Fourth
street. Mr.. Wilhelm has been in
poor health for some time, but re-
Gently when apparently on the road
to health he suffered relapse and
following brain hemorrhage has
been in a state of unconsciousness.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-09-14

Mr.. Raymond Gray drove Pat
O'Connor, the PAGER owned by o. S..
Mann, in the races last week at
Buckhannon, w. Va, and this week
is driving at the st. Clairsville fair
When it comes to driving and hand
ling horses, he is considered an ex-
pert, and his services are command
ing good wages.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-09-14
Brown-Chambers Wedding

A pretty wedding took place
"Wednesday, Aug. 16, at $50
o'clock, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. A. Chambers of Denver,
Colo, when their daughter Miss
Wava Louise Chambers became the
bride, of Mr.. Field T. Brown. The
bride was charming in gown of
white canton crepe, draped on each
side She wore a veil adorned with
orange blossoms, and her bouquet
was of Ophelia roses and lilies of
the valley. Miss Marian Stroder
was the brides maid, and wore
gown of pink crepe de chine and
carried pink roses. Mr.. Richard
Brown was best man. Miss Sarah
Hewlett sang Because" before
the ceremony. which was performed
by the Rev. James T. Harris. The
house was artistically decorated in
pink and white cut flowers, and
palms.
The bride is well known in col
Iege circles, having attended Color
ado college and Denver university
where she is a member of the Sig
ma-Kappa sorority. The bride
groom was former student of Den
yer university and is q member of
the college fraternity. He is the
SON of Odell Brown of the city Of
Denver. Following the ceremony
the young couple left for a wedding
trip through the state. They will
make their home in Denver.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-09-14
Attend the 82nd Reunion

Mr.. J. B. Farra, VIM. Williams
and Major F. NJ Kahler of this
place attended the reunion of their
regiment, the 62nd, held Tuesday
at the Hazelett Post hall, Zanes-
vile. Major Kahler is president of
the organization. Mr.. Williams
was accompanied by his daughter
in-law Mrs. M. C. Williams, and
also by Mrs. Harry Lindimore.
niece.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-09-14
Bicyclcs stolen

Last Thursday night parties
stole bicycles belonging to the fol-
lowing boys: Paul Knight Of Malta,
Robert Campbell. Lloyd Cordray
and Francis Kraps of this place.
AS yet they have not been recover
ed, although the officials feel they
have a fairly good clue which they
are working on.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-09-14

D6eTI16lu--Cu SCHOOL dt IL
a. M Communion service at II.
Bristol--Sunday school at 2 p. m
Preaching at 3.-W. M. Mackay
pastor.
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday school at a. m. Preach
ing by the pastor at 1920 a. M,
and 1880 p. M. This is the last
Sunday of the conference year You
are urged to straighten out your ac-
counts with the treasurer by Sun
day, that the pastor may include
your gifts in his report to confer
ence. Christianity is religion that
expects you to do things.-R. O.
McRae, pastor.
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. M
This is our missionary Sunday. All
members of our school are request
ed to bring special liberal offering
for missions. Morning worship at
1920. Topic, "The Legacy OF
Faith" C. E. service at $50. Mr..
Joseph Kane, private secretary of
Rodehaver, associated with Billy
Sunday, will speak at this service.
Evening worship at 1880 O'Clock.
"The Scattered Sheep" is the sub
ject to be considered Major Kah-
Ter will sing the favorite song of
Evangelist Sankey, "The Ninety
and Nine" Prayer meeting We'd
nesday evening at 7:30 o'clock-D.
R. Warne, pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church
Sunday school at a. m. Preach
ing at 10: 80. Subject, "Clinging
or Slipping" Evening preaching
at 1880. Subject. Finding Our
Place and Filling It." Prayer meet
ing Wednesday at 1880, led by pas
tor.-W. M. Wilson, pastor.