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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16
At the M. r. Church

Sunday services at the Methodist
Protestant church here were Of un-
ual interest. Assistant supt. Mr..
Bert Perkins had charge of the Sab
bath school. which was full of en-
thusiasm and interest. Mrs. r. c..
Dean took charge of the morning
worship, Rev. Dean being at Pts
gah in revival services. Mrs. Dean
chose as her subject, "Home Mis-
sions." She gave a splendid talk on
need of same; also told of the spec
ial mission work that the Methodist
Protestants are doing among the
mouptain whites at Pine Ridge, KY.
and the mission school at Pittsburgh
for the foreigners. In the evening
the w. F. M. S. took charge. This
was the time for their annual
thank-offering meeting. Mrs. Don
Patterson. the president, presided
and gave an interesting talk on
"Our Work" of the local auxiliary
and thank offering boxes. A fine
program Of music, readings and
thank offering convention, all given
by members of the society was ren-
dered Mrs. Dean gave the plea for
the thank-offering, by relating an
incident that occurred during her
work in Japan, showing the need of
the teachings of Christ and the great
good that was accomplished by the
conversion of one little Japanese
girl Xxx
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16
FARMERS INSTITUTE PROGRAM
AT f. WINDSOR FEB. 1924

Following is the program for the
Farmers Institute which will be
held in the E. Windsor Grange hall
on Feb. 1924:
Thursday, Feb. 2;3, / 80 O'Clock
Song, America: u soil problems of
the hill farmer, Chester Strong; mu-
sic; lime and it's relation to agricul-
ture, Walter Sherman; music; wom-
ans place in community work, Mrs.
Margaret Curran; music.
Evening Session, 1880
Music: young life and its relation
to the farm, Chester Strong; read
ing, Azelia White; music, song; a
trip to Alaska, r. E. Helt
Friday, $50 a. m.
Music; live stock feeding, feed
and the feeder, Chester Strong; mu-
sic; poultry management, R. E.
Helt; music; appointment of COM
mittees; Farm Women's Club, Mrs.
Margaret Curran. Dinner
Friday, 1870 p. m.
Music; election of officers: COM
cooperation, Chester Strong
music: address by +. A. Davis; boys
and girls club, Mrs. Curran.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16
Better Telephone Service Promised

Better Telephone Service Promised
J Mr.. Ward H. Shook, inspector of
lpower wires of the Public Utilities
commission of Ohio was here last
week relative to the telephone SER
vice. His coming was in response
to petition that had been sent in
| from here bearing the names of
practically every business firm of
this place. After going over the
system, inspecting the equipment es-
pecially the switch board-watching
the operators carefully, ETC., he call
ed in a group of representative busi-
ness men last Thursday evening in
the Mayors office. Mr.. Shook
stated that he had called the meet
general relative to the service here,
and to receive suggestions which
might improve conditions.
Failure for better local service he
stated was due to two causes-to
the switch board is one. While the
board being used is up-to-date, it is
too small and inadequate to handle
the business. He stated that the To-
cal service given calls by the opera
tor is better than in the average sim
lilar exchanges. However, the rural
and trunk service is not so good. AS
to the new switchboard, Manager
Erwin was present, and stated that a
new multiple board has been order
ed. He states that it is to be 500
capacity drop multiple board This
board is so built that one operator
can relieve another in cases of con-
gestion. This will give much better
and quicker service. The other
cause of delay at the local board is
due to the rural service, because of
the free inter-trunking service the
company now gives, parties will Of
ten hold line beyond reasonable
time, during which often times moth
/ ing but worthless talk is going over
the lines, and tying them up against
business of Importance. Mr.. Shook S
suggestion was that small toll fee
| be charged on all such calls. Con-
cerning this he desired very much
that those present express them
selves, which was done The major
jity of those were opposed to the sug-
gestion, however, Mr. Shoots feels
that the only way to stop the
worthless talk is to adopt the toll
system. Other methods were men
toned, one of which that all such
calls would be strictly limited to a
Fcertain length of time.
| Mr.. Shoots proved to be very
agreeable and practical man, and in
getting the manager and represen-
tative patrons together, in which all
talked over matters in an informal
way, we feel sure that much good
will come from the meeting and that
there is already a better understand
ing between the manager and pat
rons.
Mr.. Shoots will soon send back a
summary of his findings, sugges-
ltions, ETC., which we expect to pub
/ lish in full.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16
Death of Mrs. Foster

Mrs. Nancy j. Foster, widow of
Henry Foster and mother of Frank
Foster of Bristol and Mrs. Alta Cor
rell of Center, died at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Eva Parrish of
Cambridge, on Monday morning at
5o'clock. Death said to be due to
paralysis. The deceased was a ma
tive of Putnam county, Mo-, her
maiden name was Hinton. She was
sixty-seven years of age. Her hus-
band died Jan. z, 1920. She leaves
the following children: Mrs. Alta
Gorrell of Center, Blaine of Cleve-
land, Mrs. Maggie Camp, Cambridge,
Frank of Bristol, Raymond, Cleve-
land, Carlos of the Foster home
stead near Reinersville, Mrs. Eva
Parrish, Cambridge, and step-son,
Vernon Foster.
The remains were brought to Man
chester church cemetery in Sharon
township, Noble county for inter-
ment. 4
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16
MRS. DOUGAN AND MRS. BETZ
HOSTESSES AT TWO PARTIES

Mrs. Raymond Dougan and Mrs.
Harry Betz were hostesses Friday
for two parties at the Dougan home
five hundred with four tables in the
afternoon and bridge with six tables
in the evening. The prizes were the
same at each party, pretty shop
ping basket being the high prize
and deck of cards the low prize.
Mrs. Ed Nash and Mrs. Chas. Whita-
keF carried off the high prizes, and
the low prizes went to Mrs. Stanley
Alderman and to Mrs. Emmett Fay
en-. Flags were a feature in the
decorations. Mrs. Carl Betz and
Mrs. Howard Kennard assisted the
hostesses in serving the delicious
two-cOurse luncheon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16
Community Home Maker Club

Community Home Maker club met
Feb. 8, at the home of Lizzie Girls
man and had an all day meeting
with a pot-luck dinner 1t was a
"1ucky pot" for it served about ev-
erything in the way of eats. A plea
SAINT day was spent with the hostess.
The visitors were Mrs. Rebecca Fow-
Ter, Ina Hancher, Marie Chamber,
Sadie Simms and Mabel Gilliland,
who assisted with dress form dem
onstration in the afternoon.
Our next meeting is March 8, with
Lille Chambers, and the following
program: Song, club; roll call, A
fayorite dish and how to prepare it;
our local problems, Lille Chambers,
with general discussion; song, Sadie
Stephenson and Elva Ferguson;
dainty dishes for the sick, Ollie
Dewitt; reading, Mary Ray; essen
tials of good homemaking, general
discussion on.-Golda Dewitt, lecturer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16
Help One Another Club

The Help One Another club met
with Mrs. Mabel Gilliland Thursday
Feb. 2. Ten members and three
children present. Delicious refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
The next meeting March 2, will be
held at the home of Mrs. Hazel Gill
liland. Program: piano solo, Edna
Rex; song, by club; roll call, an
swered by Scripture verse; topic,
feeding and care of little chicks, dis
cussion. Five minutes fun, Hazel
Gilliland; question box; reading,
Myrtle Drummond; duet, Lizzie
Combs and Nellie Rex; victrola mu-
sic.-KX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16
Anti Cant's


The last meeting of the Anti
Cant's was held Saturday night, Feb.
II, at the home of Helen and Alvin
Parmiter. The program was in
charge of Rachel Greer and was as
follows: Song; devotional, Rev.
Brown; roll call, quotation or story
from Lincoln or Washington; lesson
read, Kenneth Parmiter; lesson ex-
planned, Eurie Tavenner; song,
Chester, Ernest and Everett Rob
erts; short biography of - Lincoln,
Eva Shilling; poem, Washington,
Everett Roberts; biography of
Washington, Forrest Parmiter; ori-
gin of valentine day, Florence Reed;
1t was decided to have debate at
the next meeting resolved that the
rural schools of Morgan county be
centralized" Everyone enjoyed
the valentine box which was one Of
the features of the evening. 1t was
not decided where the next meeting
would be held. Fine refreshments
of chicken sandwiches. pickle, peach
es and cake were served. The re-
mainder of the evening was spent in
playing games.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16
COURT HOUSE NEWS
COMMON PLEAS COURT

Frank Parko of Misco who was ar
Irested last week and placed in Jail
here on the charge of selling inrox-
icating liquors, and whose hearing
had been set for Saturday, was re-
leased on the application of the pros
ecuting attorney for lack of evil
;dence. They docket entry reads ION
application of complainant the pros
ecuting attorney, affidavit dismissed
land prisoner discharged"
i The case Of the State of Ohio on
complaint of Ella Ogg vs.. Lee Tharp,
bastardy, was heard last Thursday.
The jury returned verdict of gull
following entry appears: "Defen-
dant adjudged the reputed father of
lcomplainant's bastard child and that
he stands charged with the main
tenance of said child in the sum of
$500 and costs of prosecution. Said
fine to be paid in 10 days.
The case of Harry D. Fletcher vs..
Frank Paxon, attachment, heard
Friday, a verdict was returned for
defendant
The case of Minerva Tolbert VS..
John Patterson, damages, was heard
here Tuesday and Wednesday. The
jury returned a verdict for plain
tiff for $500. She asked for 1,O42.
Plaintiff in her petition stated that
on Oct. 10, 1919 defendant wilfully
and maliciously assaulted plaintiff
and forcibly and unlawfully elected
| her from the residence owned by
John Tedrow in Deedfield township
injuring and bruising her. Mrs.
Nellie Lighthizer and Mrs. Norma
Hooper were the two women on the
! jury
The case of the State of Ohio VS..
Dewey erosion, assault and battery
which was to have been heard the
18th of this month has been postpon-
ed till a. later date.
PROBATE COURT
The will of Isaac Lafollett has
been admitted to probate.
In the matter of the estate of
Vandevier Nott-petition to dis
granted.
Affidavits filed by j. S. Taylor,
county attendance officer, against
Frank. Parko and Edward Thomas,
alleging failure to send children to
SCHOOL,
| Authenticated copies of the wills
lof VIM. H. Fouts, and Dan Swickard
have been admitted to probate.
Marriage License
| Vincent Newsom Wetherell, farm
Ter, Penn, son of Alpheus Wethereli,
and Sarah Zanetta Griest, "a, daugh-
ter of Thomas Griest, Rev. R. c..
Dean officiating.
RECORDERS OFFICE
| The following have been filed for
record: Geo. M. Stewart to Rufus c.
Burton, $50 acres, Bloom, 81; Mar
tha Bumgardner to Chester Smith,
Malta lot, ST.; Winnie j. Northrup
to Owen H. Patterson, Malta lot7
Fairmount addition, 81.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16
Editor James e. Torbert of the
Sebring Times returned to Sebring
Wednesday after a visit here with
his mother Mrs j. s. Torbert.

A large crowd was in attendance
at the Lincoln Birthday services at
the local nj. E. church last Sunday
night. A number of the soldiers of
both the Civil and world war were
present. The church was appropri-
ately decorated in honor of the occa-
sion, and the pastor made splendid
address on the life of Lincoln, and
appropriate music was. rendered by
the choir.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16
Concerning New Fire Equipment

The committee recently appointed
to have charge of the purchase of
fire truck had a meeting recently and
after giving careful consideration to
the various features, decided that
the amount of $500 should be
raised with which to purchase
truck and some other equipment
which is actually needed. In addi-
ton to the motor truck fully equip
ped they feel we should also have a
trailer, and new general alarm
system. The committee as yet has
made no selection, and will not un-
til they canvass the situation to
learn the wish of the people in the
matter. In order to do this they will
make canvass March l. 1t is their
plan next week to have published
the various apportionments as the
committee has them fixed. They
will also expect help from those liv-
ing on good roads leading from this
place, where the fire truck could
reach, and give protection the same
as here in the two towns. This fire
truck committee is composed of the
following: George Ralston, Fred
Smith, Fred Coulson, Harry Cook,
DR.. C. s. Dye and Geo. B. Kenney.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16
Banaueted at Northrup Home

Last Friday evening M. & NJ. Hi
basket ball squad and attaches"
were banqueted in a royal manner at
the home of DR.. and Mrs. c. Z. Nor
thrup, following the game with
Shawnee. Both the doctor and his
wife are enthusiastic basket bali
fans, and their oldest son Edgar
Northrup is on the team. 1t also
happened that Friday was his 18th
birthday. Covers were laid for 16,
and the dinner was prepared by Mrs.
Northrup, who having experience in
cooking for her own three boys,
knew just exactly what to prepare
for such a crowd of boys as were
present at her home Friday night.
1t was a chicken feast with dressing,
gravy, mashed potatoes, salad, slaw,
hot biscuits, spaghetti, spread, home
made bread, coffee, neopolitan ice
cream and cake, all elegantly pre-
pared. and nicely served, in abund-
ant measure. 1t is needless to
state that all did justice to the oc-
caSion.
The hospitality of DR.. and Mrs.
Northrup was keenly appreciated by
the boys, and will ever prove most
pleasant memory of their basket ball
school days.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16
New Store For Malta

Mr.. Chester Palmer has leased his
store room in Malta to the New York
Bargain Store Co., of GAINESVILLE who
expect to put in line of men and
ladies' furnishings. Repairs are be-
ing made on the room and if present
plans can be carried out they will
open for business Feb. IS.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16
Get Dog Tags or Face Arrest

VIM. Andrews and Jess Pierce
both of Bristol, were arrested by
Sheriff Stallsmith, on the charge of
harboring dogs without tags. They
had their hearing before Geo. H.
Black Wednesday and each were
fined $40 and costs. The sheriff is
going to see to it that the law rela-
tive to keeping dogs tagged is car
ried ont ~
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16
Parent-Teachers Meeting

The next parent-teachers' meeting
will be held Tuesday evening, Feb.
21, at 1880 in the high school audi
torium Quite an interesting pro-
gram has been prepared which will
include something by each of the
various grades of the two schools. A
good attendance is very much desir-
ed. Admission free.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16
Mrs. Rosa Birch Endorsed for p. NJ.


Mrs. Rosa Birch Endorsed for p. NJ.
At called meeting of the Repub-
rlican executive committee last Sat-
urday held here in the Mayors Of
ffice, Mrs. Rosa Birch was endorsed
for the position of postmistress of
this place-the biggest political
plum in the county. Because of his
party affiliation Mr.. C. A. Gaylord
the present postmaster, and who
stood first on the civil service list.
was not considered. The fight was
between Mrs. Birch and Mr.. j. E.
Cowan. Ever since the list of eli
gibles had been certified by the civil
service commission, both Mrs. Birch
and Mr. Cowan lost no time in 'try-
ing to line up the committee" and
it was predicted by both candidates
that the committee was very even
ly divided. However, when the vote
was taken, quite surprise was
sprung since it stood II for Mrs.
Birch, and for Mr. Cowan The
Republican executive committee is
composed of the following: j. M.
Anderson, Mrs. Bertha Barrell, DR..
ID. G. Ralston, Mrs. Rosa Birch, C.
w. Kennedy, w. D. Matson, Geo. w.
Lowell, Harry Cook, C. B. Smith, J.
D. Lighthizer, R. S. Dougan, Harry
Carter, Miss Effie Gregg, Miss Eva
Simpson, Mrs. Robert Miller, Mrs.
A. F. Patterson, Ernest Nutter and
VIM. Haipes. All were present ex-
cepting the three last named
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16
"Uncle joe" Cannon to Retire

Announcement is made that form
er Speaker of the House of Repre-
sentatives' JOS G. Cannon, aged IS,
is to retire. He holds the record for
service in the House having served
for 46 years.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16
Deaths Toll
From Feb. o to 16

John r. Trainer, Muskingum.
Mrs. Mary Luby, GAINESVILLE.
Rev. FIR. Francis Woesman, Marietta
Mrs. Emma Newton, Windsor.
Mrs. Nancy j. Foster, Cambridge.
Infant son of Chas. Wilson, Penn.
Mrs. Leslie Taylor, Santoy.
Miss Marv Blake. Reno.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16
Water System for Alderman's
Addition

Mr.. c. r. Alderman has completed
the water works system for his hous-
es on Kenebec hill, and Wednesday
the water was turned on for the first
time. The system will supply ten
houses, and works, spendidly giving
good pressure.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16
AT THE CHURCHES
Wesley Chapel

Sunday school at $3.50 a. m.
Preaching by the pastor at 10:3O.
"Religion is consciousness of God.
is He with you all the PA.
C. Brown, pastor.
Mt. Zion M. r. Church
Sunday school at 1880 p. m.
Preaching by the pastor at 2:30 p.
m. We don't go to church because
we are good, but for the simple rea-
son that we want to be better. Are
you with us?-A. c. Brown, pastor.
l. Fletcher M. f.. Church
40 to 38. No, this is not bas-
ket ball score, but the present stand
ing of the very exciting red and
blue contest in the ! Sunday school.
1t looks as if it wfil\be a nip and
tuck competition all the way
through. Captain Ben Wells is
leading the confident blues, while
Captain Ed Olney heads the strong
and optimistic reds. Attendance at
Sunday school has greatly increased.
Interest is still growing. S. S. meets
at $50 instead of 10.-A. G. Brown,
pastor.
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m.
Morning worship at 1890 o'clock.
The theme will be "The Blessedness
lof the True Christian" G.. E. SER
led, "The Sources of Happiness.
Evening worship at 1880 o'clock.
For a number of Sunday evenings
"The Worth While Women" of the
Bible will be considered. At this
service, by request, Ruth will be
STUDIED and lessons drawn from her
remarkable life. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
Let us remember Paul's injunction,
mot forsaking the assembling of
ourselves together as the manner of
some is"
Methodist Protestant Church
Sunday school at 9 "a. m. Preach
ing services at 1890 a. m. and at
1880. Christian Endeavor Sunday
evening at $50 O'Clock. Prayer
meeting on Wednesday evening,
1880 p. M. Subject for the morning
sermon, Hope Thou in Cod" Sub
ject for the evening sermon, Moth
ling Counts Without Love-" The
public and all without a church
AiOlAC olC Soid iAflICu W WI
lship with us.--R. c. Dean, pastor.
VI. f.. Church.
Sunday school at $50. All come.
We were beaten last Sunday. Let's
go this. Preaching service at 10:30,
subject, Wicked men useful in
their destruction only" Epworth
League, GAS, leaders, Harry Stull
and Oliver Lindsay. Preaching ser
vice, 1880. subject, "Cities of
Refuge"
Malta Nj. e. Church
"Not failure, but low aim, is
crime" Next Sunday is your Sun
day to be at church. 2O4 were pres
ent at Sunday school last Sunday.
Sunday school, 915 a. M; preach
ing, 1890 a. M: Junior League:
n: 80 p. M; Evening service, p. m.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16

DIR. c. G.. Bozman of Hebron was
down Tuesday evening to see his
son Billy here at the home of Mrs.
Bozman's sister Mrs. Howard Car
roll fof Kennebec ridge. Mrs. Boz
man and little son had been visiting
with her people in Center before
coming here. The little boy is suf-
fering with pneumonia, but is getting
along we'll. DR.. Bozman returned
to Hebron Wednesday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16

: The newly organized Truck Grow
ers' association will hold an impor-
tant meeting Saturday afternoon at
2 o'clock in the Chamber of Com
merce room. All who are interested
are urged TO attend.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16

Mrs. Sarah Knox of Manchester
township went>to Columbus Wednes-
day where she will visit her son Mr..
George Knox. She was accompanied
to GAINESVILLE by her sister Mrs. Mary
Scott of this place The latter will
visit her daughter Mrs. Alice Patrer-
son who is i'll.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16
Post Office Notes


partment postmaSterS throughout
the country have recently made an
inspection of the rural routes from
their offices. The purpose was that
they might ascertain by personal OBJ
servation, and make report whether
the roads used were in good condi-
ton for travel, the routes well ar
ranged, boxes properly erected, so as
to be easily reached by the carriers
without difficulty and without OBJ
structing travel, the carriers serving
their routes as officially prescribed,
the schedule observed, and whether
the families served were satisfied
with the service rendered, or there
were improvements which could be
suggested in the interest Of the pat
rons or the department.
1t became necessary, in connec-
ton with the inspections, to request
many patrons to take action to the
end that their boxes might conform
with the regulations as to kind, con-
dition. location or height, and in
having the name of the owner plain
ly printed on them. Also to bring
to the attention of road overseers,
or other responsible persons, the
need for improvement in roads or
repair or construction of culverts or
bridges.
It is the desire of the department
and it's purpose to provide adequate
and convenient service so far as may
be possible to all persons residing
in rural communities, but this end
cannot be attained without the full
cooperation of the patrons in the eff
forts of postmasters and carriers to
serve them promptly, regularly and
satisfactorily.
Whatever facilitates the work of
the carrier is of direct benefit to the
patrons for the greater the ease and
speed with which a carrier may
cover his route the earlier and better
the service afforded
So patrons of rural delivery can
greatly help themselves by helping
roads are kept in good condition
and promptly opened after storms by
keeping the approaches to their
boxes clear, and by promptly and
willingly correcting any irregulari-
ties affecting their boxes when asked
to do so.
Another great assistance that pat
rons can render carriers is in keep
ing themselves supplied with and u.s.
ing stamps instead of placing un-
stamped mail with money for pur-
chase of the required postage, in the
boxes. This delays the carrier and
sometimes imposes a great hardship
on him, especially in cold or stormy
weather. If preferred, stamped en-
velopes, either printed or plain,
may be obtained from the carrier.
They are of good quality, and cost
but little more than the value of the
stamps upon them. If necessary to
place money in box, it should be
put in coin-holding receptacle or
be properly wrapped SO as to be cas-
lily picked up by the carrier.
Money for the purchase of money
orders should not be left in the
boxes, but should be handed to the
carrier and a receipt obtained.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-16

See the "Mendell Tailors" basket
ball game here with Wagon Co., 124,
Wednesday evening. Feb. %. The
Mendell Tailors are the leading pro-
fessional basket ball players out of
Columbus.