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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-11
MRS. JOHN WHITAKER OF
THIS PLACE PASSES AWAY

The death of Mrs. John Whitaker
occurred at her home in McConnels-
vile Monday morning at 1:20, after
an illness covering about IA weeks
She had however been in failing
health for some years.
Mrs. Whitaker's maiden name
was Virginia Cochran. She was a
daughter of the late Lourie and FL
yina Williams Cochran, and was
sister Of the late John and Charles
Cochran of McConnelsyille. The
aged Hugh Cochran of this place is
her uncle. Surviving Mrs. Whita-
ker are sister, Mrs. J. o. Will
helm of West Englewood, ~ j., and
a half brother, Frank e. Waterman
of Columbus, o. The deceased was
born in McConnelsville Sept. IT,
1S43, making her in her 10th year
at the time of her death. All of
her life was spent in Morgan county.
most of it in McConnelsville. In her
early life, soon after her marriage.
her home was for few years in
Triadelphia. She is survived by
her husband, Mr.. John Whitaker of
this place, and one son Mr.. Eugene
Whitaker and granddaughter Miss
Marjorie Whitaker of Marietta. A
daughter, Meta May, died in child
hood and another daughter. Mrs.
Hattie Farra, died ten years ago.
Many years ago Mrs Whitaker
united with the Presbyterian
church. She lived quiet, retired
life, but had many friends who es-
teemed it privilege TO know end
visit her in her own home She was
we'll read and well informed to a
high degree. Funeral services were
held Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock, from the residence, and
were conducted by Rev. r. @. Nc
Rae of the Methodist Episcopal
church. Interment was made in the
McConnelsville cemetery.
Persons from distance attending
the funeral were Mr.. and Mrs. Eu-
gene Whitaker and Miss Marjorie
Whitaker of Marietta, Mrs. w. D.
Sharp of Cleveland and Mr.. Frank
Waterman of Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-11
SUNDAY SCHOOL PARADE
WAS GREAT DEMONSTRATION

The Sunday school demonstration
of Sunday, which was a climax of
"Children's Week." was the largest
and most imposing of the kind ever
given in this locality. The mem
bers of the various schools met at
their respective churches at / 80 in
the afternoon and from there pro-
ceeded to the public square where
they arranged themselves-pr primary,
intermediate, young peoples de-
partments and adult classes-men
and women, accompanied by their
teachers, and all proceeded to Malta,
headed by the Malconta band
Many of the classes carried BAN
ners, and the parade was certainly
sight to the other hundreds of peo-
pie ranged along the line of march,
in their machines and so on. There
were about 500 in the parade. At
the Malta M. E. church members of
that school Joined the procession.
Returning to the public square
those in the parade went into the
opera house, where many other peo-
pie had preceded them, making a
magnificent audience in all, which
taxed the capacity of the hall, many
being unable to obtain seats.
County Supt. Earle Eveland had
charge sof the exercises which fol-
lowed, and presided in an enthusias-
tic and capable manner. Lively and
music was furnished by
the M. E. S. S. orchestra of young
folks. Supts. c. B. Smith of the
Malta M. E. Sunday school and
Chas. Gaylord of the Presbyterian
school gave short practical ad-
dresses on the value of Sunday
school attendance and work. Local
ministers had part in prayer, etc.
Miss Bonnie Johnson sang a solo;
Donald Mace gave a reading, and
primary classes from the NJ P. and
Sunday schools sang.
Miss Josephine Birch had charge of
the bright sparkling chorus singing
by the little folks and older people,
and the songs included Brighten
the Corner and other well loved
numbers.
The whole demonstration was in
spring and helpful, and showed
hat people in this locality are alive
o the Importance of Sunday school
work, especially as to the young
generation now growing up and to
which we are looking for leaders in !
he future work of the church.
Supt. Eveland is to be congratu- |
ated on his part in working up such |
| wonderful gathering, and on his |
donation of the use of the opera !
louse, ETC., and all who helped in
my way should feel we'll repaid in
he splendid success which marked |
ha ooca sion
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-11
Death of Mrs. Louise Huffman

Mrs. Louise Huffman, aged so.
wife of G. E. Huffman of Chesterhill,
died Friday evening of pneumonia.
While she had been in falling health
for quite while. her illness from
pneumonia was of but few days
duration. She was the oldest daugh-
ter of the late George and Eliza
beth Knight and was born. in Mar
ion township where she spent her
entire life. Besides her husband
she is survived by three children
Mrs. Mary Calendine of Todds: Mrs.
Annie McElfresh of Marion town
ship, and Joseph Huffman who re-
sides in Columbus. She also leaves
two brothers and two sisters-B.
F. Knight of Columbus; JOS. H.
Knight of this place; Mrs. Annie e.
Strobe, Chesterhill, and Mrs. Mary
Williams whose home is in Missouri.
She was a most estimable woman
and leaves many friends who are
panied to learn of her death.
Funeral services were held Mon
day from her late home, with burial
in the Marion cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-11
Mrs. Laura Phillips Passes

Mrs. Laura Phillips, aged 38,
wife of Mr.. Fred Phillips Of the
Morganville vicinity, died at her
home Sunday at 1880 p. m. She
had been i'll since the forepart of
February. Death was due to urem-
ic poisoning. Her death is made
sadder owing to the fact that she
leaves besides her husband two little
sons, aged two and four years. She
also leaves two sisters Mrs. Hannah
jerks of Hemlock, and Mrs. Matte
Cation of McCuneville. The family
home of the deceased was in the vi
cinity of Hemlock.
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon at thu Daerfield Pres
byterian church, conducted by Rev.
w. M. Mackay. Interment was made
In the Deerf1eld cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-11
SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE
GIVEN BY LOCAL TALENT

The play, "The Man Without a
Country" given under the auspices
of the American Legion Tuesday
night in the opera house, was well
attended and much appreciated. The
prologue was street scene in the
year 1917, and represented re-
cruiting officer trying to get volun-
teers. The play proper was from
DR.. Edward Everett Hale's book
The first act is the court martial
of Phillip Nolan, brilliant young
Lieutenant of the U. S. army, who
had fallen in with Aaron Burr's
reasonable designs. He curses his
country and expresses the hope that
he will never hear the name of
United States mentioned. The SEN
tence given him is that he shall re-
tain his commission in the army,
but every insignia of his country
shall be removed from his uniform;
that he be put on board a ship, and
that the name of his country shall
not be spoken in his presence, but
that he shall receive from those
about him the same treatment ac-
corded an officer of his rank. For
a short time Nolan enjoys the posi-
ton in which he finds himself, but
in time he longs for the United
States. The ship finally encounters
battle, and when the captain is CIV
ing fighting orders to those on the
vessel, Nolan pleads that he may be
assigned to some duty, and be given
a part in the battle, but is refused
However as the battle RACES he fl
nally enters the fighting of his own
accord, but in so doing is mortally
In his dying message,
while on the stretcher on board the
deck he asks that the U. S. flag be
brought him, and to the young lieu
tenant who is attending him, he
makes most eloquent and patriotic
appeal for the country he once for
sock.
All the members off the cast play
ed their parts we'll. The stage set
tings and costumes were splendid,
and represented the early period of
of the years from
1907 to 1909. The battle scene was
most realistic. The play through
out is intensely patriotic. An or
chestra furnished the music. 80
The proceeds Of the play goes to
the "home fund" Of the local Ameri-
can Legion.
The program with cast of charac-
ters of the play, follows:
Time-1917. Street scene with
Recruiting officer, NJ. L. Fenwick:
Bob King; The Girl,
Clara Carter; The Stacker, John
stahl: The Flag Vender, Jonathan
Perkins. Act. I. Time-1SO7. The
Jourtmartial of Phillip Nolan with
Lieut.. Phillip Nolan, Justus Alder
nan; Col Morgan, j. A. King;
lieut.. Jack Kingsley, T. A. Allen:
lieut.. Richard Dent, R. X. Longley;
lieut.. Col. Henry, Pearl Savage;
Major Spence, S. G. White; Virginia
3utledge, Josephine Birch; Capt.
Dayton, Deck Spung; Brock,
Scout, Jerry Goodall; Orderly, Vic
or Jaynes. Act II and III. Time
1909. The Exile and Retribution
If Phillip Nolan with Lieut. Phillip
Nolan, Justus Alderman; Capt.
shaw, Harry Phillips; Lieut.. Dan
orth, Ivers Hooper; Lieut.. Morris,
Robert King; Singing Joe, Jonathan
Lieut.. Truxton, Myron
King; Lieut. Phillips, Deck Spung;
lieut.. Cole, Pearl Savage; Sailors.
Riley and John Stahl; The
Jerry Goodall.
- 81. - 4 ss--r.~-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-11
JAS. A. AppIeman Dies

James A. Appleman, aged about
so. died Sunday at Alliance, O.
Death was due to fall he sustain
red about three months ago. He was
lineman by trade. His parents
were William and Martha Apple
man. The latter survives, also his
wife, and the following brothers
and sisters: Mrs. Cora Maris, Co
lumbus; Mrs. Clara Williams, near
Deayertown; Mrs. Rosa Martin,
who resides in Kansas, and Mrs.
Lizzie Campbell, near Porterville.
The body was brought to the home
of his sister Mrs. Williams.
Funeral services were held at the
Zion church near Porterville, and
interment was made at that place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-11
Death of Wilbur Monroe

Wilbur Monroe. aged AZ, of
Crooksville, died at the Good Sa-
maritan hospital, GAINESVILLE, We'd
neday afternoon at 1:15, following
a lingering illness from complica-
tions of diseases He was admitted
to the hospital Monday and his con-
dition at that time was considered
critical. Mr.. Monroe was a men,
ber of the Eagle lodge and the
Dewey Council of Crooksville. He
is survived by his parents Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Monroe and one brother
Edward Monroe, all of Crooksyille.
The funeral was held Friday, bur-
ial at Roseville. The Monroe fam
lily formerly lived on Lemon Hill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-11
YOUNG BOY SHOT WHILE
PLAYING WITH LOADED GUN

Belford, the eight year old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Garfield Nicholson of
Bishopville, accidentally shot and
killed himself last Thursday. His
father had the gun in the morning
to shoot hawks that were taking the
chickens. He left the load in the
gun and the boy got the gun and
was playing with it, not know
ing it was loaded, when it was dis
charged, shooting him through the
heart. He died instantly. Besides
his parents he is survived by three
brothers and one sister. Interment
took place at Glouster.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-11
George Bullock Dies

Mr.. George Bullock, aged so, died
Sunday night at 10 o'clock, at the
county home. He had been in fail
ing health for more than a year,
and death was due to complica-
tion of troubles. His former resi-
dence was in the Rosseau vicinity,
but for the past IA years he had
been an inmate of the county home.
He is survived by one sister and
three brothers. Funeral services
were held Tuesday at 10 a. M, con-
Quoted by Rev. S. r. Martin Of
Stockport. Interment was made in
the county home cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-11
Deaths Toll
MAY 4 to II

Mrs. Louise Huffman, Chesterhill.
Mrs. John Whitaker, McConnelsville
Mrs. Ada Hammond, Moberly, Mo.
Geo. Bullock, McConnelsville.
Belford Nicholson, Bishopville.
Mrs. Laura Phillips, Morganville.
Marple Ellis, Roxbury.
WILDER Monroe, Crooksville.
Jas. A. Appleman, Alliance.
Capt. M. G. Mclaughlin, Springfield.
Arthur G. Mummey, Windsor Tp.
Mrs. Mary j. Hickerson, Westland.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-11
Valley Lodge F. & A. Nj. Inspected

Annual inspection of Valley lodge
No. 145 F. & A. M was held We'd
nesday evening. Because of illness
the regular inspector of this dis
trict could not be present, and in his
place A. r. Vosper of Crooksville,
inspector of the 18th district, made
the inspection. The M. M. degree
was exemplified. After lodge closed
a fine lunch was served by a COM
mittee from the Eastern Star. This
was followed by smoker and gen.
eral good social time. Owing to the
threatening weather many from ad-
joining lodges who had planned to
attend were not present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-11
Newton RIDGE Grange proo,a

Newton Ridge Grange Program
May 13 the Juveniles and subordi-
mates will have joint program
Following thig a supper will be serv-
ed. Everyone come and enjoy a
good time.-Vana Dougan, Lect.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-11
Number As
NJ. & Nj. COMMENCEMENT
WEEKS MANY ACTIVITIES


baCcaidufShtc services
Baccalaureate services will be
held Sunday evening, May IA, at
McConneIsville M E. church. Rev.
Frank Gillian of the Malta NJ.
E. church will deliver the sermon.
Senior Glass Day Exercises
Twin City Opera House
Tuesday, May 16, at $50 a. m.
Chorus. :. ;. Senior Glass
Glass History-Tnis Lawrence. Ell
lis Wilson, Donald Mccall, Fannie
Bankes and Merrill Brothers.
Cornet solo,. Kennard Cross
Glass Prophecy-Alice Harrin gton,
Helen Potts, Margaret Fitch, Lo-
retta Hollet and Josephine Beck
with.
Vocal solo. -. Ruth Kennard
The 1922 Tattler-Roy Appleman.
Merrick Snearley, Catherine Bell,
Rachel Greer, John Ford, Wilford
Scott, Gladys De Wore.
Piano duet Edith Miller and
Glenora Medley.
Class Poem :. William Embree
Glass Will-Ferne Benjamin, Chas.
Lindimore and Bernice Rowland.
Presentation of the Keys-Herbert
Ross, President of Senior Glass.
Acceptance of the Keys-Max Ross,
President of Junior Class
NJ. & Nj. High School
Senior Glass Play
screen Stockings
THE CAST
Admiral Grice. Floyd Cramblit
William Faraday. =. Milford Peck
Colonel Smith :. .... Frank Carr
Robert Tarver.. =. Conrad White
Henry Steel. :. Raymond Davis
James Raleigh. Wallace Bragg
Martin. =. -. Herman Harper
Celia Faraday. Augusta Button
Madge MRS. Rockingham
-. . =. Bernadine Mcclure
Evelyn (I4ady Trenchard) .....
...... Bernice Henery
Phyllis. :. -. Margaret Durbin
Mrs. Chisolm Faraday (Aunt
Ida) =. .... Mabel Drury
Act I. Room in Mr. Faraday's
house. February 11th,-Evening.
Act II. Same as Act /. Eight
months later. About six o'clock
Act III. Morning room in Mr.
Faraday's house. Evening, same
day.
Time-The Present
Twin City Opera House Wednes-
day, May IT, 8 p. m. Admission
SO and 75c.
Nj. & NJ. High School Commence
ment Exercises
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-11

A son was born this morning to
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Sands of near
Morganville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-11
Nj. & Nj. High School Commence
ment Exercises
Opera House Thursday Evening,
MAY 18. 8 o'clock

4VItty TO, o U CIOCh
Music. -. Orchestra
Invocation. Rev. Richard McRae
Music. Orchestra
Salutatory 80. Eula Smith
Music. Orchestra
Valedictory Augusta Evelyn Button
Music. :. ..... Orchestra
Glass Address. DR.. B. D. Evans
Music. Orchestra
Presentation of Diplomas-C B.
Smith, Member Of the Board of Ed
ucation
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-12-13
Eureka News.

MI. and Mrs. Walter Jackson and
family were the spend the day guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Williams and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Ansel Satch-
err and family were guests in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. MCGEE on
Sunday.
Mr.. George Rhoden made a bust
ness trip to Trenton n day last
week.
Mrs. Price Zimmerman, Miss Ellie
Mae jackson and Mr.. Louis Jackson
are on the sick list at this time.
Miss Ruth MCGEE a the week
end guest Of Miss nellie Rhoden.
Miss Myrtle Rushton spent the
weekend at her home near Saluda.
Messrs. Frank Zimmerman, Ben
Lewis, Bob Williams and John Har-
ley motored to Warrenville and
Graniteville Sunday.
Messrs Leonard and Otis Yonce
and D. o. Hartley went to Meter,
Ca, last weekend.
Miss verna Derrick spent the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-12-13
Week of Prayer Program at
Baptist Church, Jan. 81.

Prayer Meeting service, Wednes-
day evening, January 8.
Thursday Afternoon, Jan. a.
Mrs. ]. L. Minis, Leader.
Subject: japan.
Devotional: Mrs. J. w. Peak.
Talk, S. B. C. Schools in Japan;
Mrs. Abner Broadwater.
Prayer for all Christian school
work in Japan.
Recitation: Elizabeth Padgett in
japanese costume.
Reading, "Buddha or Christi" Mrs
W. E. Lott.
Hymn for the year: Glow Firm
Foundation"
Friday Afternoon, IAN. S.
Leader: Mrs. E. C.. Asbell.
Subject: Europe and Africa.
Devotional: Mrs. W. b. Cogburn.
Talk, Americas Debt to Europe
Rev. A. T. Allen.
Prayer for Missionaries in Europe
Vocal solo: Mrs. M. B. Tucker.
Talk, What Does the Bible Say
About Africa?: Miss Eliza Minis.
Prayer that the Cradle Home Of
Christ may not be forgotten by His
followers: Mrs. ]. w. Thurmond.
Leaflet: Camping T in AT
RIGA: Miss Kellah Fair.
Hymn Gam I Soldier of the
Cross"
Saturday Afternoon, Jan. 6
Young Peoples Session.
Mrs. A. T. Allen, Leader.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-12-13
Rev. John Lake and Mrs. Lake
Coming. !.

All Of Edgetield association VIII De
made to rejoice when u people
learn that Rev. John Lake and Mrs
Lake will arrive in Edgefeld Jan
uary 8 and will remain over Sunday
the seventh. They do not know what
is being planned for them, but the
coming to Edgefeld is the home com.
ing, and the Baptist church is Mr.
Lakes home church.
On Sunday, January 2, an all day
meeting is being planned, when the
church will be the hostess for all the
people Of the association. Sunday
morning there will be special music
and sermon by Mr.. Lake, and follow
ing this dinner on the grounds or in
the dining room, according to the
weather.
In the afternoon the following pro.
gram will be carried out:
Afternoon, W. M. u, Mrs. J. L.
Minis presiding.
Hymn, Glow Firm a Foundation"
Scripture: Mr.. Gardner.
Welcome from Sunbeams.
Lake Sunbeam Song by Sunbeams
of Edgefeld Association.
Talk, Mr.. Orlando Sheppard.
Greeting from Girls Auxiliary.
Royal Ambassador Welcome.
Address, Mrs. John Lake.
Song, Mrs. M. B. Tucker.
Message from Y. w. A.
Welcome from W. M. u, voiced
by Mrs. w. j. Talbert.
Response, Mr.. John Lake.
Song, "The Morning Light is
Breaking"
At this meeting all the Woman's
Missionary Union societies OF all
grades will be invited and expected
to take part and later information
will be given.
All the pastors in the association
will be expected, and if for any rea-
son they can not attend the morning
sermon, they will be expected in the
afternoon.
Further plans for the morning and
evening services will be published
next week.
The people of our association are
peculiarly blessed in having these
c~onsecrated and successful mis-
sionaries all for our own to pay us
a love visit in the new year Of 1928
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-12-13
Enters Upon Duties Thursday,

Mr.. L. T. May will formally enter
upon his duties tomorrow as clerk of
court. He has received his commits
sion from Governor Harvey and his
bond has been approved. The Adver-
tiser predicts that this newly install
ed member of the county's official
family will make creditable and high
'ly satisfactory record as a public
servant. MI. May will retain Mr.. P.
L. Cogburn as deputy clerk which will
be altogether pleasing to the friends
of both the outgoing and incoming
clerk.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-12-13
NO REASON FOR 1T
When EdgeGeld Citizens Show a

Wnel GQSeuel0 SlCiZSltS ohoW q
Way.
There can be no reason why any
reader of this VIII suffers the tor
lures of an aching back, THE annoy
ance Of urinary disorders, the pains
and dangers of kidney ills will fail to
heed the words of a neighbor who
has found relief. Read what an Edge
field citizen says:
Mrs. R. C. Miller, Columbia, ST.,
says: 81 complained a great deal with
my back and there was a dull, steady
misery across my kidneys. My kidneys
did not act properly and were a
source of annoyance. I started using
'Doan's Kidney Pills and they bene-
fitted me from the first. Continued
use of Doan's cured me of the
trouble and I have had M return. l
never hesitate to recommend Doan's"
Price ,60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mrs. Miller had. Foster-Milburn
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-12-13

Edwin Rives and Miss May Rives
went to Columbia to spend Thanks
1giving with relatives and contracted
Influenza and were unable to return
to Edgefeld until last Sunday.
The Edgefeld chapter, D. A. R.
will meet Tuesday, afternoon, Decem
Der 10, at $3.50 o'clock at the home
of Mrs. A. A. Woodson. All mem.
bers are urged to attend and pay
their dues.
Mrs. Grover Fowler and children,
who have been guests of Mrs. Julian
webb for the past week, have return.
ed to their home in Edgefeld. Mr..
Fowler came up Sunday to accompa-
ny them home.-Greenwood Index
journal.
MI. j. E. Ingram who has accept
ed a position with Mr.. M. w. Shive
has moved his family to E~dgefeld.
They are occupying the Minis resi-
dence on Main street. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ingram will make valuable additions
to our citizenship.
Mr.. Rubenstein makes a full page
announcement of his Clean Sweep
Sale which will begin Friday, De-
cember Is. Read the long list of bar
gains, each item meaning a great
saving to the holiday shoppers. Mr..
Rubenstein will make good every
statement in his advertisement.
The game of basketball played
Friday afternoon between the Edge
field girls and the team from the
Bamberg high school was very fine. 1t
was quick and snappy from start to
finish, the score being 81 to 20 in IA
vor of the visiting team. We are very
proud of the way our girls played.
Mr.. H. G. Edison, the Ford dealer
of Johnston, has a large and attrac-
tive advertisement this week in which
he states that he has just received
a shipment of cars and trucks and
can make immediate delivery. Com
mencing Saturday, December 16, he
will give FREE an article with every
purchase of SIS or $40. Read what
Mr.. Edison says in his advertisement
in this issue.
Not a Christmas package should be
sent out in person or through the
mail without a Christmas seal being
place upon it. Help by your mite to
swell the fund for stamping out tu-
berculosis. Mrs. P. M. Feltham has
charge of the sale of Christmas seals
in Edgefeld, Mrs. j. H. White has
charge in Johnston, and Mrs. j. D.
Mathis in Trenton. Let Edgefield
county do her full part.