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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07
Dies Near Plantsville

Mrs. Phebe (Dllle) Harris,
daughter of Louis and Olive Ollie.
was born Aug. 25, 1889, and died
Dec. 4, 1922, in her Saith year, at
her home near Plantsville. She was
married to VIM. Harris January,
1865. To this union were born
eight children. four of whom sur
vive her, George A., of near Bart
lett. Mark of Nowata, Okla; Wat
son and Ollie of the home. Four
girls preceded her in death: Nancy
Jane, aged three years: Augusta,
aged 16; Alice, %, and Dora, Sc.
She leaves seven grandchildren and
13 great grandchildren. She lived
a good Christian life. She suffered
a stroke of paralysis two years ago
and had been ailing ever since. Her
last sickness was of hardly week. 8
duration. She suffered the second
stroke Sunday morning at 4 o'clock
and never regained consciousness.
Interment was made at Mt. Her
mon cemetery.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07
AUDITOR G. f. HARPER AND
MRS. FLORENCE MORRIS WED

The many friends in this locality,
of County Auditor Charles E. Har-
per and Mrs. Florence Morris, both
of this place, are waiting to extend
congratulations and good wishes.
Their marriage occurred Monday
morning in GAINESVILLE. Mr.. Harper
who was recently elected to serve
his second term as county auditor,
has been lifelong resident of Nc
Connelsville, and is well known in
cles. He is son OF Mrs. Julia Har-
per of this place and of the late
John r. Harper. His bride who for
several years past has made McCon-
nelsville her home. has endeared
herself to wide circle of friends
and acquaintances. The GAINESVILLE
Signal in reporting the wedding had
the following:
"The marriage of Mrs. Florence
Morris and Charles E. Harper, both
well known and most highly re-
spected residents of McConnelsville,
took place on Monday morning at
10 o'clock. The wedding took place
at the home of the brides brother
and sister-in-law, Attorney and Mrs.
Harry C. Pugh of Fairmont avenue.
and the double ring service was
read by DR.. J. H. Curry, pastor of
Forest Avenue Presbyterian church.
The attendants were Mr.. and Mrs.
L. H. Sears of McConnelsville. The
bride wore a three piece suit of blue.
with hat to match. and following the
ceremony, Mr.. and Mrs. Harper left
for trip to Columbus and Chica-
go. Upon their return they will
reside at McConnelsville. Mr.. Har-
per is auditor of Morgan county and
at the November election he was re-
elected to that office. Both he and
Mrs. Harper have very large circles
of friends who will hasten to extend
CONGRATULATIONS"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07

county; was also admitted to the
bar, and moved to Minnesota where
his death occurred.
Mr. Black was keenly interested
in the things of this life worth
while. He was a great reader of
good books. For many years he
had been a member of the McCon-
nelsville M. E. church, and was on
the official board of that church at
the time of his death. For almost
a third of a century he had taught
the Sunday school class which bore
his name. He was a splendid Bible
student, and a good Sunday school
teacher. After his health became
such that he could not teach, the
class continued it's organization, re-
tanning the original name. For
several years Mr.. Black was presi-
dent of the county Sunday school
organization. Ever since young
man he had been a Mason, his mem
bership being with Corinthian lodge
No. Ill. He also belonged to the
local camp of Modern Woodmen.
He was a man of good habits, and
was always an ardent worker in
the dry cause.
Funeral services were held Mon
day at p. m, at his late home,
conducted by his pastor Rev. r. o.
McRae, assisted by Rev. D. r.
Warne of the local Presbyterian
church, and Rev. Frank Gillian of
the Malta M. E. church. The ser
vices were largely attended. The
ladies of his Sunday school class at
tended in a body; also the members
of Corinthian Masonic lodge. The
latter had charge of the services at
the cemetery. Members Of the M.
e. church choir furnished the mu-
sic. Three hymns were sung
How Firm a Foundation" II Love
to Tell the Story" and my Jesus
AS Thou Wilt" The pail bearers
were members of the bar, also of
the Masonic lodge as follows: M. E.
Danford, c. H. Fouts. w. D. Mat
son, H. M. Finley. ]. Q. Lyme, and
G.. o. McGonagle. There were
many handsome floral tributes.
Burial was made in the McConnels-
vile cemetery.
Those from a distance who at
tended the funeral we're Mr.. and
Mrs. M. v. Walker of Lorain; Ward
T. Van Orman of Akron. and DR..
and Mrs. T. J. Bingham of Philo.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07

George Henry Black was the last
of family of five children of the
late DR.. j. S. and Arilla Black. He
was born Jan. "a, 1856, in Knox
county. When a lad Of 10 years of
age his father moved with his fam
lily to Reinersville where the father
practiced his profession, and where
the deceased received his education
in the common schools. He had a
bright quick mind, and when but
about 16 years of age he secured a
teachers certificate, and for many
years successfully taught in various
schools of the county. Later he
studied law with the late Col. Pond,
also with the late Judge w. B.
Crew. In the year 1887 he was ad-
mitted to the bar. Soon after be-
ing admitted he clerked in store
at Delaware and attended night
school at the O. w. u. While he
gave up teaching Sfter beginning
the practice of law, he never lost
interest in the teaching profession.
and throughout his life he kept up
with the times in matters of an ed
ucational nature. He served for a
number of years as county school
examiner; was president of the
county teachers institute; served
for eight years as member of the
local school board, and was on the
board when the McConnelsville-
Malta schools were united. Many
are the pupils that he privately as
sisted with their studies. For a
number of years he was mayor of
this place, and practically ever
since the opening of his law Office
here in 1888 he had been a justice
of the peace, transacting more bus
mess in that court than any other
single justice the county ever
produced. While successful at
torney, his practice was confined
more to Office work, as counselor
rather than as an extensive trial
lawyer. He was secretary-treasur-
er of the Morgan county law Ii
brary association, and also q mem
Der Of the board OF trustees OF the
Simpson library. He had also serv-
ed as secretary of the Morgan Coun-
ty Agricultural association. He was
one Of the charter members of the
Morgan County Scientific and His
torical society. He contributed a
of valuable papers to that
organization, and was greatly in
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07
AT THE CHURCHES
Deerfeld Presbyterian Church


Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preach
MorgahviIle U. p. Church
Weather and roads permitting,
Rev. D. r. Warne will conduct SER
vices Sunday afternoon at 2:30.
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday school at $50 a. M Her
man Bis h op, superintendent.
Preaching at 1920 by the pastor.
Subject, "The Four Stately in Co
ing" This is the third of series
of sermons on Lessons Drawn
from Nature" which have attracted
much interest. Epworth League at
AZ p. m. Leader, Miss Hollis
Lenhart. Preaching at 7:3O. Sub
ject, "The Devil in Woman" At
all these services there will be
splendid hymns and special select
ions by our excellent choir, with Mr..
Harry Betz, leader.-R. o. McRae,
pastor.
Stockport Circuit
Sunday school at usual hour.
Protracted meeting at Ebenezer ev-
cry night. Preaching at Olivet
Sunday afternoon. Prayer meeting
Wednesday night and choir practice
Immediately after Christian En-
deavor Sunday night.-C. E. JEFF
fers, pastor.
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m.
Morning worship at 10:30. c.. E.
service at $50 and evening worship
at 1880. Prayer meeting Wednes-
day evening at 1880. The first of a
series of lectures under the auspices
of the Mems Bible classes of M. &
M. will be given in the Presbyterian
church Monday evening, Dec. II, at
7:30 o'clock. The lecturer will be
the Rev. John Steele, D. D., of Pitts
burg.
Dr. Steele is one of the liveliest
of live wires to be heard anywhere.
You should not miss his message on
keeping the Home Fires Burning"
Everybody will be welcomed. Ad
mission will be free. Preceding
the address will be short musical
program consisting of solos, selec-
ton by male quartet and an an
them with solo obligato, by the
choir-D. r. Warne. pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church
Sunday school a. m. Preaching
10:15 a. m. and 1880 p. m. Y. P.
S. c. E. at $50. Prayer meeting
Wednesday at 1880 p. m.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07
MRS. ALLIE F.. CUNNINGHAM
DIES ON THANKSGIVING DAY

Mrs. Allie Frances Cunningham
died at the home Of Lennard j.
Muse in Penn township, Morgan
county, Thursday morning, Nov. 80,
at six o'clock. Mrs. Cunningham
had been in poor health for some
time. For two weeks she had suf-
fered from a complication ofA dis
eases resulting in death as stated.
The deceased was a daughter of
the late Captain George j. and
Kathryn Henderson. She leaves to
mourn her loss two daughters-Mrs.
Lesta B. Muse, wife of Lennard j.
Muse of the west side and Letha B.
Barkhurst, wife of Everett r. Bark
hurst of the east side, and nine
grandchildren. She also leaves one
sister Mrs. G.. H. Hammond of
Portland, Ore, and one brother, j..
A. Henderson of near Portland. One
sister, Mrs. VIM. Wilson of Guthrie
Center, Ia, and one brother w. /.
Henderson of Bristol township, this
county, preceded her in death. Mrs.
Cunningham united with Bristol
Presbyterian church at an early
age, later taking her letter to the
Lebanon M. e. church.
Allie Frances Cunningham was
born in Bristol township, Morgan
county, O., Feb. 20, 1856, being the
youngest daughter of her parents,
and her age being at the time Of her
death &c years, months. She was
united in marriage Oct. %, 1875,
to Geo. L. Cunningham, who de-
parted this life seven years ago.
The funeral services for Mrs. Cum
ningham were conducted Saturday
morning, Dec. 2, at $3.50, at the
Muse home, following which the
remains were taken to the Bristol
Presbyterian church where further
services were held at 1880, both
services being conducted by Rev. w.
M. Mackay. Interment was made
in the Bristol Presbyterian church
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07
VIII Study in Vienna

The following appeared in the
Ohio State Lantern of recent date
and will be read with interest by
the many friends of Miss Housel
who has frequently visited in NAL
IA, and who is the daughter of the
late Rev. Housed former pastor OF
Malta M. e. church: Helen Hope
Housed, A, will leave Friday for
Vienna, where she plans to cOntin-
ne her studies on the harp. With
her ultimate aim as the concert
stage, Miss Housed intends to study
abroad for a year or year and q
half. Her lessons will be taken
either in the Vienna Conservatory
OF Music or from private instruc-
tor. She plans to complete her Un-
iversity course after her return to
Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07
SOLDIERS GATHERING AT
THE EVANS HOME NOV. &c

The Bristol Township Soldiers
| association met Thanksgiving dav
at the home of Mrs. r. l.. Evans and
sons. The day was fine and pleas
ant; IA comrades answered to roll
call: Joseph Flanders, Major Kah-
Ter, John Bird, J. B. Farra, John
McGonagle, Comrade Merwin, VIM
Flanders, CONS. King, Mellor. Cor
rell, and James and Boone Smith;
also three world war boys. A fine
dinner was served at noon, just
such one as the ladies of the
community can serve. At O'Clock
ice cream and cake were served
Promptly at 130 the president
called to order, and "hostilities" be-
gan, by singing America; prayer
by chaplain; song by choir: read
ing of adiutant's report history of
the organization, by Com. King:
song, "Tenting tonight on the old
camp ground;" election of officers
On motion of Com King, seconded
bv Com. Gorrell, the old board was
elected for the year 1923. Song,
Marching Through Georgia. Joseph
Reed being the oldest person pres
ent gave good talk He said he
thought the old soldiers ought to
be we'll paid to risk their lives to
uphold this nation In few ap-
propriate words Mrs. Evans gave a
fine welcome address, saying. "all
of you are welcome to our home,
and you can come again" This was
replied to by the adjutant, after
which Major Kahler sang "The lit
tie bronze button" Fred Mummev
gave a good talk on some of his
thoughts and sympathies when the
boys were leaving for France. per-
haps never to return. The Misses
Merwin sang an interesting selec-
tion. entitled 1.-The Kicking Mule"
Irven Travis gave two enjoyable
readings which were appreciated by
all. Ben Reed gave some of his ex-
periences while being a member of
the draft board during the world
war.
We the comrades want to thank
the people of the community for
their assistance in making the oc-
casion pleasant one for the old
boys-especially the young folks for
their songs. A vote of thanks was
given Mrs. Evans for her kind hos
pitality. Forty persons present in
cluding IL veterans and three world
war boys. The affair closed by the
singing of God be with you till we
meet again. Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07
THANKSGIVING BANQUET AT
OBERLIN BUSINESS COLLEGE

The Thanksgiving banquet at the
Oberlin Businss College has for
many years been the great social
occasion Of the year, and the one
held Saturday night, Nov. 25, was
in some respects the most pleasant
social event held by this school for
many years. Graduates of the
school now holding positions at
Cleveland, Akron, Elyria, Lorain
and other cities and towns all over
Ohio were back in large numbers.
The banquet toasts, followed by
dancing at Rowland Hall filled the
evening to overflowing. This school
has become noted for the interest
taken in making the school life
pleasant as we'll az profitable. The
Winter Term will open Jan. 3.
1928, at which time new students
may enter.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07
Basket Ban Season Opens

The M. & M. H. S. basket ball
team faces a tough schedule this
year. To date 13 games have
been scheduled, with probably sew
eral more to be added. GallipOlis
is one of the new teams that has
been scheduled, and it is rumored
that this team is one of the strong
est.
Next Friday marks the opening Of
the season, when the fast Roseville
team is to be met on the local
floor. Coach Fast has built a new
team with the four letter men,
Kennard. Jenkins, Osborne and
Gorrell forming the nucleus. Ross
and M. Tolbert, who both have re-
serve letters, are candidates for
one of the forward positions. New
some, E. Tolbert and Northrup
are showing up we'll as guards. The
complete schedule follows:
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07
Miss Alice Lighthizer Badly Hurt

AS Miss Alice Lighthizer of
Meigsville township, and her IL
year old niece, Ruth Lighthizer,
were going to the Homer McCor-
mick home OF the GAINESVILLE pike,
to spend Sunday, the horse which
was hitched to a buggy, became
frightened while going down the
Harris hill, when big tarvia
truck back-fired. The horse lunged
and threw Miss Lighthizer out, and
ran on down the hill when it fell.
The little girl escaped injury, but
her aunt when thrown from the
buggy, struck on her head, fractur-
Ing her skull and badly cutting her
face and head, which required
stitches to close. and she was badly
bruised over her body. She was
taken to the e. e. Harris residence
where she has since been, and just
as soon as she is able to be moved
will be brought here to the home of
her uncle Mr.. James Johnson.
Neither the horse nor buggy was
much damaged.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07
rendered Lancaster Job

Monday Mr.. T. c. Jenkins, su-
perintendent of the Mansfield Re-
formatory, who has been acting as
head OF the Boys Industrial school
at Lancaster since the removal of
Capt. U. r. Hastings, was rendered
that position by DIR. HI. S. MacAyeal.
director of public welfare. While
Mr.. Jenkins has not yet given his
answer in the matter, 1t is said that
he will likely decline the appoint
ment, preferring to remain at Mans
field where better school advantages
are offered his two children. Mr..
jenkins who is one of our Morgan
county boys, has made a name for
as superintendent OF the
Mansfield institution, equal to that
of his predecessor DR.. Leonard, who
had national reputation. This
offer coming as it does is a high
to Mr.. Jenkins.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07
Deaths Toll

Nov. so to Dec. z

NOV. 80 10 U0C.
Mrs. Allie F. Cunningham, Penn Tp
Atty G. H. Black, McConnelsville.
Lusana Beckett, Neelyville.
John Gray, Lemon Hill.
John Crumbaker, Chandlersville.
Thomas Deaver, Lancaster.
Mrs. Phebe Harris, Plantsville.
Evelyn Dennis, Marietta.
John o. Eveland, Deavertown.
Mrs. ]. T. Crew, GAINESVILLE.
David Thomas, Deavertown.
Mrs. Philip Mautz, Durant.
Amanda Brooks, Xenia.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07
Scovells Celebrate Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. ScOVelI cele-
brated the 55th anniversary Of their
wedding, on Thanksgiving day.
There were present Carrie of the
home; Edith Rhiel. her husband
and his two children by his first
wife; their two children, and Mary
Scovell, Clarence and Grace Rhiel,
their three children, and Howard
Scovell and his wife Lizzie and
their child, all of ZanesvilIe-in all
four children. eight grandchildren
Harry and Bessie Scovell of Cam
bridge and Charley of Chicago were
unable to be present. 1t was q very
happy time for all.--XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07
1928 Chautauoua Officers

The following officers have been
elected for the Muskingum Valley
Chautauqua for the season 1923:
President, G. B. Smith; vice presi-
dent, G.. M. Scott; sec'y, ]. e. Tor
bert; asst sec'y, Earle Eveland;
treas, L. T. Gray. The dates are
July 28 to Aug. S. DR.. Gage will
be platform manager again for the
coming year.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07
Glen Walraven Takes Over Business

Glen Walraven Takes Over Business
Legal announcement has been
made in this paper of the dissolving
of the partnership Of Walraven &
Nixon, proprietors of the Buckeye
Repair Co., Malta. Mr.. Nixon re-
tires, and Mr.. Walraven is now the
sole owner. This firm was estab-
lished over a year ago, and has
been doing a nice business. Mr..
Walraven is q natural mechanic.
and understands the garage busi-
ness. Besides the general repair
work, he will make a speciality Of
auto tires, particularly the Seiber-
ling line. While he is one of the
youngest business men Of the two
towns, he will be found strictly ON
the job, with thorough under
standing of what he is doing. The
business will be continued at. the
same place in Malta, opposite the
gas office. Mr.. Nixon. the retiring
member of the firm, has not fully
decided what he will do for the
present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07
Charles Gillespie Very Low

Mr.. Henry Gillespie Of this place,
and SON Mr.. Herbert Gillespie OF
Malta, went to near Cannelville
Wednesday to see the formers
brother Mr.. Charles Gillespie, who
is very i'll with no hope Of recovery
He is suffering with heart trouble
and complications.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07

Anna LeMay Madden. the infant
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Earl f..
Madden of GAINESVILLE. died at the
Bethesda hospital last Thursday.
The child was 4 grandchild Of EnosE
r. Dtngey Of near GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07
Masonic Notice

Special meeting of Valley Lodge
No. 145 F. & A. M. Friday, Dec.
Is. Installation of officers and Ma
sonic lecture by Rev. F. Gillian
j. z. Cowan, w. NJ; A. G. Taylor,
Sec'y Isl saa~
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07
Dr. TneDer Ont

DR.. j. F. Leeper continues to re-
gain his health, and was down at
his office Tuesday for time, and
has since been at his office of after
moons.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07
Clinord-Foote Trio TONIGHT

This Thursday evening, Dec. Z.
the Clifford-Foote trio will enter
tain at the high school auditorium,
being the second number OF the
lyceum course. The entertainment
will begin at 1880.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07
TndOor HOreeshOe Pitching

Since the evenings are bit too
chilly for out. of doors horseshoe
pitching. operations will soon be-
Kin again IN the Universalist church
building.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07

Mr.. A. B. Gorrell has gone to
Fort Scott, Kan. to spend the win
ter with his daughter, Mrs. How
ard Strong.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07
Wagon Co. Loses Second Game

Wagon Co. Loses Second Game
Wednesday night the second
game of the season ended with de-
feat for Wagon Co., when the Zanes-
vile ShamrOcks took them over by
a score of 20 to 25. In the begin
ming our boys played about their
usual game ending the first half
with the long end of II to score.
In the second half each and every
Wagon Co. man "skyrocketed," and
they only made threee points, while
the Shamrocks made 16. Lineup
and summary:
Wagon CO.-2O Shamrocks-
H. Lewis :. ..R. F.. >. :. Todd
Deedrick ;. Il. F. :. >. Namely
Bingham >. &C. Calender
Simeral. :. rig. :. .... Cox
Herb Lewis =. L. G. :. -. Moody
stitutions--Pennell for Deed
rick; Russi for Cox.
Summary-Wagon Co.: Fields,
Deedrick, S; Bingham, 1; Herb
Lewis, L. Pennell, /. Fouls, Harry
Lewis 1 out of 4; Deedrick 0 out
of i Bingham out of Z.
Shamrocks- Fields. Todd, A;
Namely, 3; Calender, 2; Cox, 1;
Moody, 1. Fouls, Todd, 8 out of
10.
Referee-Clarence Harkins.
In a preliminary game between
the Malta M. Els and picked team,
the former won with a score of 21
to A.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-12-07
THE BASKET BALL SEASON
OPENED HERE THANKSGIVING

Starting in with all their old
time pep, speed, science ETC., and
everything else that goes to make
up good basket ball playing, Wag-
on Co. basketeers opened their
season Thanksgiving night with a
great victory. They matched up
against the strong Champion Men
del Tailors of Columbus. This
team played here twice last year,
winning one game and losing the
other. This season Mendel Tailors
felt they had a stronger lineup than
ever before. That they felt conf
dent of victory is evidenced by the
fact that they are said to have re-
fused to play the Canton Reds on
Thanksgiving, giving as their rea-
son that they wanted to play
game they would be sure of win
ming" Just how far they missed
the mark is better told by the score,
which was % to 49, In the begin
ming the visitors started off with a
nice side shot Bingham was first
to score for Wagon Company with
a foul. Then the Mendels made
good two fouls. They continued to
hold the lead several points during
Wagon Company was in the lead at
one time by a point or so. However
it was plainly visible that the Men
dels were losing their wind. and
slowing down in general. The first
half finished tied score, Is all.
Second half: Wagon Co.. in the
second half found their old time
speed and for almost Is minutes
averaged more than point to the
minute, and at the some time kept
their opponents from scoring. In
the closing quarter however the
Mendels made eight points.
Wagon Co. has added Herbert
to their team this year, and
he played with his usual old time
speed that he had before he was
overseas in the world war.
Lineup and Summary