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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
DEATH OF VIM. ]. RAMSEY

Following an illness of more
than four years, Mr. William James
Ramsey died here at his home Fri
day, Aug. rs. Death was due to a
general decline, which was hasten
ed because of blood poisoning he
suffered several years ago, which
necessitated the amputating of one
of his feet. He was 73 years of age,
and was bornSand reared here. For
more than "A years he was employ
ed with the Brown Manly PlOw Co.
His wife who was Martha Holmes,
survives, also the following chill
dren: James Ramsey of Coshocton;
Mrs. Florence Huber of Akron; Carl
of Zanesville; Earl Ramsey, and
Mrs. Nettie Sims of this place, and
Mrs. Mabel Hoover of Stockport.
Fifteen grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held Sum
day at p. m. at his late home, con-
Quoted by Rev. A. C. Mattern of the
Main Street Church of Christ. In
terment was made in the McCon-
nelSyille cemetery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
Spencer Reunion

The seventh annual reunion of
the Spencer families was held Aug
Is at the home of VIM. Koch at
GAINESVILLE. A fine dinner was serv-
ed, and with a short program of
entertainment, and social features,
the day was spent most enioyably by
all. Those present were Miss Fan
ME Spencer of McConnelsville; J.
w. Spencer and wife, Oscar McGrath
and family, Mrs. Homer D. Henery
and children, and Guy Spencer and
wife, all of Loven neighborhood; !;
Clyde Spencer and family of Hooks
burg; VIM. Newsofanand family of
Pennsville; Lloyd Spencer and fani-
ly, Orman Spencer and family, and
Ivan Spencer and wife, of Columbus.
Officers elected for the coming
year were Miss Fannie Spencer pres
ident; Ivan Spencer vice president;
Orman Spencer secretary, and Mrs.
Homer Henery treasurer The re-
union for the year 1928 will be held
on the Sunday before Labor Day, at
the home of Orman Spencer in Co.
Iumbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
The &. & p. Co. In Hands OfReceiuer

At meeting of stockholders
of the Cochran & Pinkerton Whole
sale Grocery Co., here, Tuesday af-
ternoon, it was voted to put that
concern into the hands of re-
ceiver. Every plan possible, it
seemed, had been considered in or
der to finance the business and save
the stockholders from losses, but
there seemed to be no way
out other than the course taken
Tuesday by the stockholders.
This action is largely the result of
irregularities brought about by A..
P. Pinkerton who for many years
was the secretary-treasurer and gen.
eral manager. 1t was about the
first of the present year that the
board of directors began to detect
something wrong with the business,
although the general manager had
submitted figures showing that af-
fairs were in good condition. Ernest
C Ernest, expert certified account
ants, were employed to audit the
books Of the concern, which reveal
ed according to their findings that
there was shortage of over $780,
900. This audit consumed several
months, and after the result was
known, the general manager A. P.
Pinkerton attempted to get a broth
er OF considerable means to help
make the shortage good This, the
latter refused to do. About the first
of July a civil suit was filed against
Mr.. Pinkerton, entitled "Action for
Accounting" In the meantime
special grand jury was called, which
was in session IL days, and the mat
ter was thoroughly investigated
This grand jury returned against
Pinkerton three indictments, cover
ing nine counts. One of the in
dictments was ''fer making and pub
fishing fraudulent statements, ETC."
This covered six counts and showed
the false reports he Had made from
time to time to the board Of d.
rectors. These counts included
false figures concerning the inven-
tory, accounts receivable, bills pay
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
Busy Bee Class
Has An Outing

On last Sunday the Busy Bee
Sunday school class of Meigs Chris
tian church enjoyed one of the most
delightful outings of the season
The truck. driven by Mr.. X. X.
Welch. and 16 members Of the class,
met at Meigs, going to McConnels-
Vile Church of Christ for Sunday
school. From there they went to
Big Bottom park where a picnic
dinner consisting. of chicken. ham.
and cheese sandwiches. jelly, honey,
pickles, salad, deviled eggs. pies,
cakes, cookies. peaches, watermelon
and tea. was served After dinner
some time was spent taking pic
lures, and there were games, and a
good social time was enjoyed.
The party returned home by way
of Stockport. Pennsville. Malta and
McConnelsville. T h ose present
were Misses Lois Jenkins, Violet
Wilson. Marguerite Sheridan, Bur-
della Carnes. Ollie and Eta Mer-
win, and Mrs Maye Whitehouse,
and Messrs. Ellis Wilson, Vernon
Whitehouse, Ben Haines, Cecil
Mummey, Wilmot Carnes. Roy Bur-
dine, Cha1mer Carnes, Harold and
Omar Ashton and Kenneth Welch.
All arrived home safely with the
though that it was day well spent,
and long to be remembered-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
DIES At MARSHALL, MICH.

Calvin J. Hotchkiss was born in
Morgan county, o., May 10, 1854.
He was one of seven children born
to Calvin and Sarah Ives Hotchkiss,
all of whom are deceased except two
sisters residing at Wellington, Kan.
At the age of IL years, while grind
ing sugar cane on his fathers farm,
he met with an accident which re-
suited in the loss of his right arm.
In 1884 he was married to Sarah
Emma Wood and to this union were
born five sons: AFRO G.. of Grand
Rapids, Mich; Edgar A. of Eckford,
Mich; Emmett W., deceased, Aug.
"a, 1906; Harry NJ and Raymond
w. of the home, and he also leaves
seven grandchildren.
He was kind and indulgent hus-
band and father and ready at all
times to help his fellow man when
in need. He had been a great suf-
ferer for two years and passed
away peacefully at his home, Mar
shall, Mich, Aug. 26, 1922.-xX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
THE STAR CLASS MEETING

The Star class of McKendree
Sunday school met at the home of
their teacher Mrs. Jessie Harman
Friday afternoon All scholars ex-
cept one were present. An interest
ing program in charge of Marjory
Rutledge was given. Opening song,
America, followed by repeating of
the Lords Prayer in concert. An
entertaining paper on jokes was
read by Ellis NORM; reading. Mar
ian Tavenner: surprise, Caroline
Tavenner; reading, Beulah Tayen-
ner. The last number was extern
poraneous speeches by scholars. Of
ficers were elected for the coming
year as follows: President, Mar
iory Rutledge: Vice Pres, Beulah
Taylor; Sec'y, Marian Tavenner;
Treas, Elsie NORM. Committees
were appointed by the president to
arrange for the class picnic which is
to be held Sept. 9. A leader was
named for the next class meeting.
Delicious refreshments consisting
of ice cream and angel food cake
were served by the hostess. The
remainder of the afternoon was
spent in stunts, games and contests.
Xxx
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
GIVE YACHT PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Thompson
their daughter and two sons left last
Thursday for their home at Hunt
ington, w. Va, after spending a few
days here the guests of Mrs. Thomp-
sons mother Mrs. Amanda Smith.
They made the trip on Mr.. Thomp-
sons yacht, and while here last
Wednesday gave a house party on
board in honor of Mrs. Thompson 5
birthday. Those present were Mrs.
VIM. Huffman, Mrs. Ed Walker,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cunningham,
Mrs. Amanda Smith and Mrs. G. L.
Roberts. Mrs. Thompson served
nice refreshments, and all took a
delightful ride on the yacht as far
as Eagleport. On their return to
Huntington the Thompsons took
with them Mr.. J.sE. Lindimore for a
visit.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31

able, the cash in bank, the amount
or stock issued, and the amount of
surplus. All were grossly misrep-
resented, and as the grand jury re-
ported were exaggerated, as Pinker-
ton at the time he made them knew
them to be. The other two indict-
ments by the grand jury included
one for embezzlement of personal
property. One indictment, with two
counts, was for the malicious de-
struction of property. This proper
W included account books and rec
ords, and the books were DESTROYED
ABOUT the time the investigations
started.
1t was on the first named indict-
lnent tnat the former manager was
arrested, saturday, Aug. 10, and on
giving bond in the sum of 81 900
which was furnished by near rela-
tive, he was released.
The whole affair is a most agra
waiting one. The stockholders num-
Der over 100, including a number OF
women who put practically their
life time savings into stock of the
business. Save that occasioned by
the 1913 food, 1t is the most far
reaching and greatest financial loss
ever sustained by people in this To-
cality. The business of The Coch-
ran Pfnkerton Co. was a good one.
since their yearly average amounted
close to half million dollars.
There was not a more looked up
to man or business man here who
was trusted farther than the former
general manager, and he had the
utmost confidence of practically ev-
cry one of the community. His ac-
tions which have caused such disas-
troVs results from a business stand
point, have hurt worse than any
others, his nearest relatives, and
lifelong friends, neighbors, and ac-
Quaintances, whose confidence he
has so grossly and without cause te-
trayed.
The receiver for the Cochran a
Pinkerton business will be appoint
ed by the local common pleas court.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
AT THE CHURCHES

IDIIStOlsDOCIA7Chu
Deerfeld-Sunday school at 10
a. m. Preaching at IL.
Bristol-Sunday school at p. m.
Preaching at 3.-W. M Mackay,
pastor.
Main Street Church of Christ
Last Sunday was great day in
our Bible school and church SER
vices. We had 255 in Bible school,
and beat Bluffton in the contest by
81 points. Bible school next Sun
day at $3.50 a. M; morning SER
vice at 1O:3O. Evening service at
1880. Morning subject, Jesus
Tastes and Preferences" Evening
subject. "Leek, Onions. and Garlic. :"
We invite you to make this your
church home.-A. G. Mattern, pas
tor.
McKendree Circuit
wesley Chapel-Sunday School
at $3.50. At 1926 a. m. Miss Mar
ian Young, returned missionary,
will speak.
Mt. Zion-Sunday school 1870 p.
M. Miss Young will speak at 2:30.
McKendree Sunday school at
$50. Preaching by the pastor at
1O:30. At 1880 Miss Young will
speak.
Fletcher-Regular preaching SER
vice at 1880 p. m.
The pastor desires that a large
crowd be in attendance especially at
the three places mentioned where
Miss Young" speaks.-E. l.. Albright.
pastor
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m.
Preaching services at 1880 a. M.
and 7:3O d. m. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening at 7:3O.-D. r.
Warne, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
I'VE Think We KnOw Who Lied"

that with two to one
majority Go to s. there would be
no danger at all. So they proceed
ed to fix up their slate for the or
ganization of the executive commit
tee.
Saturday afternoon they met, and
before the meeting Matson was feel
ing so good that he turned three
handsprings on the public square,
forgave all his enemies, anu us, for
all our past, present and future re-
marks: drank three coco colos, fill
ed his pipe with Bull Durham, seat
ed himself in his chair to look after
the office while the two forces Of
the Herald were at the committee
meeting, helping to carry out their
well laid plans.
The meeting was called to order
by Spence. "Uncle Lew" made a
speech on Harmony" brother-in-
law Lowell, ditto. This being over,
they proceeded to put over" the
slate. Spence was nominated for
chairman, so was C. B. Smith. The
Herald bunch had provided their
committeeman and committee wo-
men with ballots with Spence's
name on them. When they were
taken up and counted-then thund-
ering fates, D? D!
the vote was Smith 8, Spence 6. Miss
Effie Gregg of Malta was likewise
chosen secretary, and ]. R. Alder
man of this place, treasurer. Spence
was handed the vice chairman crow,
and Miss Henry the vice secretary
ship crow. Here she showed really
more political sagacity than her SUI
periors of the office have shown, in
declining the honor. DR.. Naylor
then made speech on Harmony"
and Uncle Lew and brotherein-law
George asked that their harmony
speeches be expunged from the rec
ords.
Spence closed the meeting with a
speech, the keynote of which was
we think we know who lied" This
has been set to music, and is to be
paign.
Spence who formerly was with
the 'tother gang, was hypnotized by
the "Matsonians" and forsook the
Old bunch that had been in the past
SO faithful to him, and Joined the
Lyme herd under "plum"-good- |
one promise. Now he is sorry he |
his pasture, which has
turned out to be brier patch fill
ed with "jiggers," instead OF the
sweet honey laden clover, he now
would be in, had he not forsaken
his first love.
When the news reached Matson
ne at once lapsed into a comatose
state, but through the services Of
.wo experienced veterinary doctors
Ind strong ammonia water, he was /
brought back to horse sense. Later
n the evening he, Lyme and Spence
we're loaded in an army truck and
aiken to their respective homes and
here ice poultices were applied to
heir heads and mustard plasters to
heir feet. As the heavy truck was
moving on the streets, above its
leavy rumble could 81 be heard the
'laintiye wall We fhink we know
vho lied" s8 A
n
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
COURT HOUSE NEWS
COMMON PLEAS COURT

In the PARTITION case or U. Byerla
Newton VS.. Dale Clancy Newton, a
minor, ct al, appears the entries:
Order for partition. Jesse Bailey,
A. L. Clifford, and John Crew ap-
pointed commissioners. Report of
sheriff and commissioners approved
and confirmed. The plaintiff G..
Byerla Newton elects to take at the
appraisement, $4,000, and is author
ized to pay all cash. The widow
Martha j. Newton allowed $542 In
lieu of dover.
New Cases Filed
A partition case entitled James
Gray vs. John Beals and Mildred
Elnora Fielder, a minor under Ia
years of age. Plaintiff claims a le-
gal right to the undivided six-sev-
'enths part of certain lots in Tropic
That the defendants, John Beals
and Mildred Elnora Fielder are ten
ants in common with plaintiff in
said premises part each.
Damage Suit Filed
G.. C.. Dibble has filed suit for
damages in the sum of S440 against
the B. & o. railroad. The plaintiff
who is a travelling salesman, states
that while crossing the railroad
track in a Ford car near the ball
park, Malta, on May IT, 1922, his
auto was struck by a passenger
train, and practically demolished
Plaintiff alleges that it was due to
carelessness on part of defendant,
that a brakeman was near the cross
ing where the accident occurred and
gave him no sign of warning of the
approaching train. Neither, he
claims, was the whistle sounded, or
bell rung, or was he given any Sig
nal or sign of warning concerning
the oncoming train.
Three indictments were returned
by the recent grand jury against w.
D. Adrian for unlawful practice of
medicine He was arraigned Mon
day and entered a plea of not guilty,
and was released in giving bond in
the sum of $500.
PROBATE
The wills of Peter Gibeaut and
probate.
The will of ARA Alderman has
been admitted to probate.
RECORDERS OFFICE
The following have been filed for
record:
Susan E. Duncan, deceased, to.
Vera Steffy, affidavit for transfer;
Harry A. Triplett to Vera Steffey
1886 acres, Marion, 81; Vera Steffy
to Harry A. Triplett, 30.56 acres,
Homer, 81; B. 0. Newton ct al to w.
c. FISCHER and wife, 202 acres, Center,
$500; D. F. Morris ct al to W. C.
Fischer and wife, 2O2 acres, Center,
$4,000; Benz. F. Dutton to Ethel
Forrey, affidavit for transfer; War
den D. Henry, to H. w. White, 139
acres, Windsor, 81; Peter Gibeaut
to Dalton D. Gibeaut, As acre,
Bloom, $3.50; Jesse o. Demster to
A. O. Lindimore ct ux, McConnels-
Vile, 81; John Anderson ct ux to S.
w. Scott, 100 acres, Bristol, 81; P.
E. Berry to Robert w. Beardsly, 2-5
acre, and lots, of JOY, S575.
Jacob Heintzelman ct ux to r. S.
Daubey, lease, Malta township 81.
Carrie Davis, deceased, to Leslie
and Howard Davis, probate court
certificate; Devalus Chamblin, de-
ceased, to Eta Thompson and John
w. Martin, probate court certificate;
David Bonowitz ct ux to H. c.. Riley.
73 acres, Union, 81.
Lease
c. H. Kincaid ct ux to r. w. Tur-
ney, 40 acres, Union.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
COBURN's MINSTREL
PLEAsES AUDIENCE

Coburn's minstrels played here
Monday night to a crowded house,
and put up one of the very best
shows Of the kind ever given in this
place. Their stage settings and cos
tunes were the finest ever seen
here. The music, both instrument
tai and vocal, was splendid. Mr..
Clifford, the interlocutor, has an ex-
ceptionally good voice, and carried
out the program with snap. The
other voices were superior to those
which have heretofore been heard
here in minstrels. From here the
company left for Marietta. Their
itinerary for the season carries them
into the south, and in all covers
over II 900 miles. Mr.. Clifford
was much pleased with the recep-
ton accorded them here, and ex-
pressed desire to return next sea-
son with his wife and put on a. con-
cert
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
CHURCH OF CHRIST HAS
BIC HOME COMING DAY

The members of the Main st.
Church of Christ and Sunday school
had fine day Sunday, it being OBJ
served as a Home Coming day In
the morning at Sunday school they
had an attendance of 255. and
among those present were some
from the Sunday schools eat Stock
port, Meigs and Tabor. Following
the Sunday school came their regu-
lar morning preaching service, with
special music, after which they re-
paired to the Chautauqua grounds,
where they enjoyed a nne picnic
dinner. In the afternoon at
o'clock came another preaching ser
vice, with the pastor Rev. A. C.
Mattern in charge, and this service
was much enjoyed as were the so
cial features incident to such
gathering. A good group picture
of those participating was taken by
Mr.. Will Sheets.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
WAS NATIVE Of SHARON

: Alva Davies Hopper, civil war
veteran, died Aug. % at his home
in Marietta. and funeral services
were held the 25th from the First
M. e. church of that city.
Mr.. Hopper was native of Shar-
on, Noble county, and was IS years
of age at the time of his death. He
went to school at Sharon until he
was IS years old, then entered the
army, serving in Co. H, 116th Reg
iment, o. v. 1. After serving almost
three years in the army, he return
ed to Noble county and began his
teaching career. He went to Wash
ington county in 1884 and taught
in the Matamoras and Rockland
schools. He served as county exam
iner in Noble = county and also in
Washington county.
Mr.. Hopper was married twice,
his first wife Being Rebecca Fore
man who died in 1914. His second
marriage was to Luna Campbell, a
school teacher. The deceased was
a member of the Methodist Episco-
pal church of Marietta, also be-
longed to the Odd Fellows lodge of
New Matamoras, and was member
of Buell. Post G.. A. r.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED
BY HIS BROTHER

While playing at a neighbor's
Wednesday afternoon, Neil Rowland
the 11-year old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Emmett Rowland, was accidentally
shot in the right side by his brother
CLOWN Rowland, aged IA years. DR..
Ray of Chesterhill was hastily sum-
moned, and the injured boy was
rushed to the Marietta hospital
where his death occurred at
O'Clock this morning. The Rowland
family reside on the Chas. Van Law
place between Chesterhill and Ia
Dor.
At this writing no further de-
tails had been learned as to the ac-
cident causing the death, and the
time of the funeral had not been ar
ranged.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
Henson-Kieran


GAINESVILLE papers of last week
announced the marriage of Mrs.
Achsa E. Kieran of Prescott, Ariz.
to Denver c. Henson. Both for
merly resided in GAINESVILLE, Mrs.
Henson being the daughter of B. H.
Martin of that city, formerly of
Malta. When in GAINESVILLE Mr..
Henson was employed at the Bailey
drug store in that city. He is a
graduate of the O. S. u, member
of the Elks, and was overseas in the
late war. 1t is stated that Mr.. and
Mrs. Henson and the latter's two
children Dorothy and Donald are
the climate of the south
west, where Mrs. Henson has been
for some time for her health which
has been greatly benefited.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
NJ. P. Conference
Appointments

The Methodist Protestant annual
conference which was held last week
at Sabina, made assignment of pas
tors of local interest as follows:
McConnelsville- Wal t er Wilson;
Malta circuit to be supplied; Penns-
vile circuit-R. G. Dean; Stockport
circuit-Chauncey Jeffers; Reiners-
ville-Isaac Miller; Renrock-T. F..
Martin; Roseville-W. S. Murphy;
Mt. Vernon-D. c. Coburn; Tiffin
George Shurtz. H. w. Maier is
returned to the First Methodist
Protestant church, Columbus;
Zanesville-Frank L. Brown. R. l.
Farmer goes from GAINESVILLE to
Steubenville. S. w. Rosenberger
was reelected president of the Ohio
Methodist Protestant conference.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
The 1919 Class
Hold Reunion

On Sunday, Aug. 20, the 1919
class of Pennsville high school held
a very enjoyable reunion, with a
weiner and marshmallow roast, at
Big Bottom park. The event was in
honor of Reginald L. Tompkins of
Raleigh, N. c., who is. spending his
vacation at home. Those present
were the members of the class, Mrs.
Besse Williams Clifford, Mrs. Eva
Carr Benjamin, Misses Erma Will
son, Coda Wagner and Lola Ken
nard and Messrs. Fred Harmer,
Reginald Tompkins, and VIM.
Bowles, with their guests, Misses
White, Embree and McIntire and
Messrs. Clifford, Roberts, Van Fos-
sen and Benjamin.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-31
WITH MARIETTA K|WAn|AnS

Accepting an invitation from the
Kiwanis club of Marietta to appear
before that body on ladies' night,
Tuesday evening, Harold Finley
went down Tuesday. He gave them
an account of his trip last winter to
Florida and Cuba, naming places
visited, railroads gone over, etc.
Among other things he also answer
ed quiz of various persons present,
including some professional men,
as to different subjects-of histori-
cal, geographical and Biblical ma
ture, and matters in general, and it
is stated held his own in the way OF
answers.
He was accompanied to Marietta
by his parents Mr.. and Mrs. H. M.
Finley, and by Miss Margaret Cum
ningham and Mrs. Evelyn Button.
They returned home Wednesday
morning.