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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-16
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
FOR MORGAN COUNTY

At no time since the close of the
war has there been greater need
for Red Cross service than at the
present time, not only in foreign
fields, but at home; the Red Cross
never falters, but stands ready to
respond to call at all times.
The work of looking after the
ex-service man and his family has
fallen largely to the Red Cross,
which has rendered service to them
until an adjustment could be made
by the government.
But the greatest problem in our
country today is the health work.
AT the close of the war, the peace
time program adopted by the Ma
tional Red Cross carried health
work as one of the most important
features. The Morgan County
Chapter is securing the services of
public health nurse for the coun-
ty for the coming year. We ask
the aid of every family in the coun-
ty to help us carry on this work.
Let every family enroll at least one
member in the Sixth Annual Roll
Call which closes Thanksgiving day.
1t will take more than the amount
collected in the past two or three
years Roll Call to meet the expense
of our nurse, SO let each one volun-
teer as an assistant in the cam
paign for memberships.
Don't wait to be solicited, send or
bring your dollar to the Secretary's
office.
The securing of a public health
nurse is the biggest work we, as a
chapter, have undertaken since the
war; every family should be inter-
ested. Morgan county has never
failed to respond when need arose,
SO let US be 1907 this year.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-16
ROPER PIANO RECITAL
NAES!:,.Nl|!ELl |! .IRFE;lCEl|lvEg. B !! Cd.
"a iEM I2,s, sI;,,SsStlEss's ~, e,

"a kIaish 4edta 7sissdbAts By Alvin
W.. lKofer Vat the Main. Street
Church Of Christ last syEEyEsdaN ev-
ening, was. well, ,fheeeei lHd; enjoy:
ed by those who, were, kent- 8
audienqaseheing affair SIZED one.
The program was' carried out. as
announced in this paper last week.
The classical numbers were fine,
! but perhaps the numbers most thor
1 oughly enjoyed by the majority of
those present were the improvisa-
Istions on such well loved hymns as
h"Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross"
A"Jesus Will Give You Rest" and
E'Oh, Think of the Home Over
Where" Mr.. Roper is an adept at
this kind of playing, and formerly
was with Excel the evangelistic
singer as accompanist. Maj. Kah-
Ter of this place recalls having
heard him as pianist with Excel,
and regarded his playing at the
time as most skillful.
Mr.. Roper in his recital here
gave all of his numbers without
having any music before him.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-16
Fiftieth Anniversary
Oakland NJ. F. Church

cial mention ought to be made OF
one of the prominent charter men,
bers and faithful workers in this
church for many years-Justice
Charlottesville lived at the Har-
yey Morris farm for a time. The
history of this county speaks of
him as follows: Justice Chadwick,
a prominent farmer and leading
citizen of Windsor township, was
born near Amesvilley Athens coun-
ty, o., March %, 1915. His par
ents were originally from the state
of Delaware, and were among the
pioneer settlers of Athens county.
They were members of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, and very
worthy people. In the early days
their home was the resort for all
the Methodists for miles around.
Justice Chadwick was member of
the Methodist Episcopal church, in
which he held some official posi-
ton for some 80 years, serving as
class leader, steward, etc. He was
an earnest supporter of the church
and every good cause, Ga noble
thing to be said of any man, He
was connected with all the temper
ance work in the county. He
was strong antislavery man, and
Ia member of the Republican party
since it's organization" Although
Brother Chadwick is gone from us,
his deeds and stand for righteous
ness are fresh in the memories of
all the older members of Oakland
church. God give us more staunch,
stalwart and sanity sons to glorify
the name of the Lord in the earth!
The pastors of Oakland church,
from the beginning of it's organiza-
tion in 1854 to the present time, as
near as can be ascertained, have
been as follows: VIM. Cherington
(founder), Rev. Filler, Rev. For
est, Owen Clifford, Rev. Sibley, Rev.
Rankin, Samuel Rutland, VIM.
Rickles, Rev. Sayer, Rev. Morgan,
Rev. Yardned, Rev. Murray, Rob
ert Callegan, Rev. Antrim, Rev.
O'Neal, Rev. Gardner, Rev. Bright,
c. F. Matheney, L. C. Alexander, J.
c. Arbuckle, G. F. Matheney, Frank
B. Cheadle, Rev. Pryor, Rev. Bry-
an, Rev. Rose, Rev. Jewett, Rev.
Wyatt, Rev. Holcome, C. C. Calmer,
]. w. Carroll, C. B. Longman, ]. P.
McNeilen, R. C. Orndorff, j. E.
Gorden, Floyd Queen, Frank Chea-
die, Harry Yost, l.. d. Phipps, Ru-
pert Halliwell, and L. O. Lineber-
ger.
Somewhere about the SOS, the
church being part of Bartlett cir
cult, was joined to Waterford and
remained a part Of that charge un-
til 1919, when under the ministry
of Rupert Halliwell, it withdrew
from Waterford circuit and became
station. Oakland is one of the
very few, if not the only strictly
rural, churches in Ohio Methodism,
maintaining station. It now car
ries an annual budget OF $500
an increase of nearly 500 per cent
over three years ago. 1t has a
membership of 200 and is steadily
increasing. 1t is believed that it's
interest in spreading the glorious
gospel of the Son of God increases
with the years.
Our first church building was
erected here in 1871. by Thomas
Ball, at cost of $1,250. The |
ground on which it stands was CIV |
en- by one Of the pioneer settlers of |
Windsor township, Edward Miner, |
who was one of it's charter members |
and warmest supporters all his
days. 1t was dedicated while Nor
gan and Sayre were the alternate |
pastors, about 1872, or so years
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-16
Death Of Henry Warren

Henry Warren, aged 20 years,
who resided at Bartlett, died last
Friday at 2 o'clock, after four
months illness from cancer of the
stomach. He is survived by his
wife whose maiden name was Me-
lissa Tippie. He also leaves two
children, Chas. d. Warren of Bart
lett and Oney Warren of Chester
hill. Mrs. Matte Parks of Nelson
vile is a half sister of the deceas-
ed: James Warren Of Nelsonville is
his brothera and Mrs. Elizabeth
Derthrate of Eminence, No., is his
sister.
Funeral services were held at the
residence Sunday afternoon, con-
Quoted by Rev. Williamson, and ina
terment was made at Bartlett.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-16
Clarence James Married

The Columbus Dispatch of Nov.
IL had the following: Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Wurdack, 20 Twelfth av-
enue, announce the marriage OF
their daughter, Stella May, to Mr..
Clarence L. James, 80 East Blake
avenue, Oct. 28, at Monroe, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. James are at home at
20 Twelfth avenue.
The same paper also stated that
Mrs. James entertained last Thurs
day evening with a miscellaneous
shower for Miss Jane Montgomery
OF that city, whose marriage to Mr..
Paul c. Gracely of Marion, o., takes
place the last of this month. Among
the names of guests present we note
that of Miss Etha Hardesty.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-16
Funeral Of Mrs. A. B. GorreII

The funeral Of Mrs. A. B. Gorrell
an account of whose death was
given last week, was held from the
residence here Saturday afternoon,
and was conducted by Rev. r. O.
McRae. Mrs. C. H. Morris sang.
Out of town persons in attendance
at the funeral were DR.. A. III. Cor
rell and wife of GAINESVILLE; Mr.. X.
G. Gorrell of Akron, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank McCarty and Mrs. Celia
Clines of Young Hickory. Mrs.
Chnes is sister of Mrs. Gorrell.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-16
(Sketch by L. .. Lineberger)

NohCLCA Dy IL. ". 1LiHcUcISCIJ
Needless to say that in 1920, or
100 years ago, the location of Oak
land church and surrounding neigh
borhood was bowling wilderness
and was called by the settlers along
the Muskingum river, who did not
think it worth improving, ''The
rabbit. lands" Not until many
years afterward, and until all the
fertile bottom land along the river
was taken up, did they invade these
brushy highlands about what is
now our Oakland.
At that time wolves were very
numerous and troublesome to the
early settlers. Although no instanc-
es are remembered of their attack
upon the people, many an aged
pioneer can remember the time
when stock, especially sheep, was
often attacked and killed by them.
The last wolves in this region, ac-
cording to the recollectiOns of H. P.
Dearborne, were killed in 1882 by
Levi Allen OF Waterford.
zone of the most remarkable
seasons of religious excitement ever
known in this locality occurred in
the fall Of 1919. The New Lights,
a group of enthusiastic Baptist eld-
ers, had appointed meeting at
the schoolhouse at Big Bottom, and
at the same time Elder VIM. Davis.
a Baptist preacher, had appointed
a meeting at the home of Richard
Cheadle. The New Lights preach
er failed to arrive at the appointed
time, and Elder Davis was solicited
to conduct his meeting at the
school house, where many had al
ready gathered, instead of congre-
eating at the Cheadle home. To
this arrangement he consented. Al
ter the meeting had been in
progress for time, the New
Lights preacher arrived and took
part in the exercises, and soon the
entire meeting was being conducted
by the New Lights The widest
excitement prevailed. Men sang.
shouted and clapped their hands
until they were blistered. There
were only brief intermissions to
permit them TO get something to
eat. The meeting was kept up con-
stantly for six weeks. Many pro-
fessed faith in Christ during this
time; some afterward became back
sIiders, but many others remain
ed true and faithful Christians un-
til the end of their days"
It is interesting to learn from
Morgan county history, that in
1922, or 100 years ago, six dollars
per month was the paid salary of all
men school teachers in this town
ship; while fifty cents per week
was considered good wages for lady
teachers.
Roxbury was laid out in 1843 by
James A. Mcconnell, and quickly
became a commercial landing for
the boats on the river. A Baptist
church, known as the First Baptist
church of Roxbury, although some
distance from Roxbury, was organ
ized in January, 1918. having IA
charter members, and worshipping
for the most part in barns and
dwelling houses until 1888, when
their first church building was
erected at cost of $1,000.
Our own Oakland Methodist
Episcopal church was organized in
1854 by VIM. Cherington and a
Mr.. Filler, it's first members being
George Nicholas, Mary Nicholas,
Justice Chadwick, Sarah Chadwick,
Edward Miner, Basheba Miner,
John Crosser apd wife, Joel Evans
and wife, and John Evans and wife. |
Perhaps in this connection, spe-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-16
ASK CHANCE Of VENUE
N THE PIhKERTON CASE

Tuesday afternoon Judge Lyme
heard arguments for change of
venue in the case of "The Cochran
& Pinkerton Co. VS.. A. P. Pinker-
ton, action for accounting" The
argument of defendants was that
the accused could not have a fair
and impartial trial here. The court
was asked to grant the change un-
der the statute which provides for
the change of venue when an action
is pending where so or more stock
holders of a. corporation reside,
where the principal office of a cor
poration is located and where the
principal business is transacted.
This must be supported by five
reputable parties making affidavit
to the effect that the accused can
not have fair and impartial trial
In such place. Those who made
such affidavit in this case are w.
e. Deedrick, F. w. Cochran, G. w.
Geo. T. HOFFMAN, and r.
K. Brown.
Arguments of counsel against the
change would make 1t appear that
this corporation had been dissolved,
and if it did still continue, the law
was intended only in jury cases.
Judge Lyme will give his decision
later. The case was assigned for
hearing beginning Friday of this
week here before Judge Lyme. It'll
has been postponed however, pend
ng the matter sofea change Of ven
lie. sfle8a M
In addition to Atty Danford of
his place, and Albert Porter OF
1anesville, p. III. Tannehill OF
GAINESVILLE will also defend Pinker-
on. Atty Fouts IL for the plain.j
in
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-16
Fred Prentice In Jail

Fred Prentice, aged Sc, of Zanes-
vile, who was arrested for bur-
glarizing the John Robinson home
near Neelyville Monday night of
last week, is still in Jail here. be-
ing unable to furnish bond Of
$4,000. The pocket book he stole,
which contained the $58, was found
down by the bridge here by Mr..
Elmer Porter. In it was the key
to Mr.. Robinson's safety deposit
box. He had taken out the money
which was found loose in his pock-
of
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-16
Of Interest to Local People

At the recent election held, Miss
Ruth L. Sprague, Democrat, was
elected county recorder in Wash
ington county, receiving a plurality
of 1912 over her opponent. She is
cousin of Mr.. Will Sprague of
Marietta, we'll known here and for
merly of this locality. Mr.. George
tE. Carr, Democrat, was elected
county surveyor of Washington
county without opposition. He
received 6878 votes. Mr.. Carr is
the son of Mr.. Dexter Carr Of
Pennsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-16
Armistice Day Football Game

Muskingum Academy, exhibiting
splendid forward-passing and line
plunging, had little trouble in win
ming from M. & M. in last Satur-
days football game. Having the
advantage of weight, the New Con
cord team was successful in cross
ing the opposing goal line four
times. The final score was 25 to
6. To those who viewed the Mar
ietta game, it is very evident that
M. e MS gridders show a vastly
improved form, however, failure of
the line to play low, resulted in
many losses. Kennard showed re-
markable speed and was twice able
to skirt right end for 20 yard
gains, one of these resulting in M.
and MS lone touchdown. New
some and Stahl made substantial
gains.
Moore, Mintier and Shaw starred
for the visitors. In the first quar-
ter M. & M. advanced the ball to
their opponents Is yard line, but
poor pass from center to Gorrell,
caused the loss of IL yards. An
other tumble followed and Mus
kingum got possession of the ball
By successful line playing, the ball
was advanced to our own Is yard
line by the end of the period.
In the second quarter Shaw
broke through for the touchdown.
After the kickoff the Academy ad-
vanced swiftly down the field by
the use of well developed aerial
attack, but the ball was fumbled
and lost on NJ e MS 3-yard line.
Gorrell punted out, but Wilson re-
turned the .pigskin to our Is yard
line. Mintier broke through the
line for the second touchdown. M
e MS only touchdown came in the
third quarter when Kennard gain
ed 25 yards around right end.
Timely interference by Stahl and
Gorrell made this play possible.
Muskingum had possession of
the ball during most of the last
quarter. Shaw received a forward
pass and dashed 20 yards for a
and Moore was respon-
sible for the other.
Iineun and summary.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-16
Atty Geo. Il. Black Very III

Atty Geo. H. Black, who has
been confined to his home all fall
with illness, was taken much worse
last Friday, and has since been very
ill, with small chances for recovery.
He is bedfast and at times is unable
to recognize those about him. He
is suffering with hardening of the
arteries.
He is reported this morning as
having had restful night.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-16
New Engine for ". VS. Plant

At the meeting of the council
last Thursday night, that body gave
to the board of public affairs their
consent to enter into an agreement
with the Morse Fairbanks Co. of
Chicago, for the installation of an
oil engine and pump for the water
works plant here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-16
Exercises Honoring
Arrnistice Day, Nov.ll
Exercises in Opera House

The Armistice Day celebration
held in the opera house Saturday
afternoon, was presided over by
Mr.. R. X. Longley, commander OF
Malconta Post No. "a. Rev. r. o.
McRae, chaplain of the post, had
charge of the opening devotional
exercises.
The address of the occasion was
made by DR.. Thomas T. Crawford
of GAINESVILLE, and owing to his in
ability to arrive here sooner, the
exercises began half hour or so
after the time scheduled which had
been 1880. His speech was not
long He recounted some of his
experiences and observations in the
late war, in overseas service, and
among other things commented up
on some of the present day condi-
tions which he considers menacing
to the peace and welfare of this
nation.
The music of the occasion was
furnished by members of the Mus
kingum Valley Music club, Prof.
Omar Wilson conducting and DR..
Fayen being the accompanist. The
meeting opened with America sung
by all, the choir leading, and closed
with The Star Spangled Banner. A
special number by the choir was
The Soldiers Chorus from Faust.
The stage was prettily decorated
with the national colors, and quite
a good representation of veterans
of the Civil war occupied seats near
the front of the auditorium. Ow-
ing however to the fact that the fu
neral of Mrs. A. B. Gorrell, wife of
one of the Grand Army men, came
on Saturday afternoon, these old
soldiers who were to attend the
funeral services in body, had to
leave the opera house before the
speaker had finished his address.
Saturday was day OF unusual
activity here, as in addition to the
customary increased business of
Saturday, and the larger number OF
persons in town, it was the day OF
the annual dinner of the Farm
Bureau people, market here by
the Wesley Chapel people, and so
on, and as a consequence there was
a large crowd upon the streets and
about town. These activities and
other things may have distracted
attention and accounted partly for
at the Armistice celebration in the
opera house.
Flags were displayed during the
day from many of the local busi-
ness places.
At Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday morning Armistice day
services were held in the Methodist
Nj. 4I1
which was a good one was preach
ed by the pastor, and was in keep
ing with the occasion. A number
of the Civil war veterans occupied
places in the front of the church,
and quite number of the Ameri-
can Legion and Ladies' Auxiliary
members were present. Special
music was the Soldiers Chorus
from Faust, rendered by the chorus
choir, and duet by Mr.. and Mrs.
D4%z
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-16
Dr.. J. +. Leeper Home

DR.. Jas. F. Leeper, who was in a
very critical condition some weeks
ago and later underwent an opera
tion for gall stones, at the Bethesda
was able to bo brought
to his home here Tuesday after
noon. He stood the trip well, and
continues to improve. being able to
be about the house part OF the
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-16
Mrs. chas. Wallace Dead

Just as We go to press we learn
of the death of Mrs. Charles Wal
lace of East Bloom, who passed
away this morning. She had been
CRITICALLY I'LL for IL days following
the birth Of = stillborn child.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-16

Substitutions: M. & M.-Gorrell
for Ferguson; Ferguson for Cor
rell; Kennard for Tavenner; Tav-
enner for Stahl. M. Academy
Duff for Welch; Murray for Fronda.
Scoring: M. Academy-touch-
downs, Shaw, 2; Moore. Mintier,
try for points. Duff. M. & M.
touchdown, Kennard.
Penalties-M. Academy, S yards,
three times for offside. M. & M.
5 yards for offside.
Forward Passes-M. Academy, 3
incomplete, s complete for an aver
age Of II yards each. M. & M, 6
incomplete.
Officials-Referee, Allen; um-l
pire, Kennard; headlinesman, Fish
er.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-16
Greetings

Chesterhill, o., Nov. 13, 1922
For President on the Democrat
ticket in 1924, A.. v. Donahey,
the logical man. Yours very truly,
r. r. Swayne.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-16
Deaths Toll

Nov. o to 16
Henry Warren, Bartlett.
e. b. Whitehead, Indianapolis, Ind
James Parr, McConnelsville.
Mrs. s. M. Jeffers. Marshall, Mich.
Mrs. Chas. Wallace, Bloom TIP.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-11-16

Friday afternoon at $40 M. 81
n. high school will play the Bells
Valley football squad. at the Malta
athletic field. -
The Topeka state journal., 1922-07-22
ASK Their IDEAS
Taxpayers Organization Sends
Questionnaire to Candidates.
Chief Question Is Reduction In
Kansas Taxation.

The State Taxpayers Organization
wants to know the individual ideas Of
candidates on the question: How can
taxes be reduced? Quastionnaires
were sent out to all candidates for
state offices and for the legislature.
by ]. M. Kessler of Topeka, chairman
of the organization. The question
nafre indicates the taxpayers stand
on a number of issues which it ex-
poets to bring before the next session
OF the legislature. It opposes any more
building Of hard surfaced highways
until the price of material comes
down; opposes creation Of a state con-
stabulary, and wants road construc-
ton work put entirely on the county
unit basis. The questionnaire fol-
lows:
Are you in favor of the reduction Of
taxes?
What plan have you for the re-
duction of taxes?
Are you in favor OF the abolition OF
all unnecessary boards, commissions,
inspectors and employees?
Are you in favor of the repeal Of all
laws granting to boards and commits
sions authority to issue bonds and
obligations of any district without first
submitting the pronositon to vote
of the people obligated?
Are you in favor of amending our
road laws to reduce the highway COM
mission from three members to one.
and to give the boards of county COM
missioners authority to spend all road
funds and permit them to employ,
compensate and discharge highway
engineers?
Are you opposed to legislation
creating new county and state 1evies
such as for a constabu1ary, the various
codes, etc. :?
Are you in favor of q law provid-
ing that all school, township and
county blanks and blank books shall
be supplied by the state printing
plant?
Are you in favor of the suspension
of concrete and brick road surfacing
until there is a further material re-
duction in their cost?
Are you in favor of the repeal of the
so-called mob law by which cities are
unreasonably held liable for mere
minor disturbances of the peace by
two or more persons?
II a candidate for state office, are
you willing to stay on your job and
work eight full hours each day ana
use only such help as is absolutely nee
essary?
Please fill out and return this ques-
tionnaire at once.
The Taxpayers organization also
enclosed envelopes for the convenience
OF the candidates in mailing back the
query.