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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
Lad Taken to Lancaster

Herbert Miller, aged Is, Of the
Santoy vicinity, who was found gull
ty of transporting intoxicating
liquor, was sentenced by the iuven-
lie court to the Lancaster Reform
Farm, and taken to that institution
Tuesday morning by deputy sheriff
Sands The state is deficient in not
having a different place to send such
lads. The boys home conditions
have been anything but good. He
never was beyond the. first grade in
school, and because of the loose en-
forcement of law at Santoy the boy
with his limited education, perhaps
never realized he was committing
crime when transporting white mule
whiskey. These latter things the juv-
emile judge very fittingly set forth
in the papers covering the case. Mil
ler's older brother was arrested
about two weeks ago on the same
charge and after pleading guilty to
the charge was fined $500 and costs,
and being unable to pay same is
still in jail
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
4 HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVENT
MRS. CARTER SURPRISED

One of the red letter events of
last week was a surprise the Wom-
ans Relief Corps No. 124 gave Mrs.
Harriet Carter in honor of her 80th
birthday. After their regular meet
ing on Thursday evening. or at
about 8 o'clock, they went in a body
thirty-eight of them to the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Carter, and in a
manner almost overwhelmed her.
They shook hands with her shower
ing her with congratulations and
good wishes on this happy arrival at
her eightieth milestone. She was as
composed and cordial as possible un-
til she was presented with a bou-
Quet of carnations There were "a
of them, one for every year that she
has been a member of the w. r. G.
she being charter member, and the
only charter member surviving who
is still member of the local corps.
When the bouquet was presented by
Mrs. Lluella Mcdonald the president
of the corps then it was that her
feeling over came her, she could
find voice to say only-"I thank
you" 1t was a gay and enjoyable
party that spent the evening then.
Beside Mr.. and Mrs. John Carter,
and the members of the W. r. G..
there were other guests, Miss Clara
Carter, a granddaughter, Dorothy
Barkhurst her great granddaughter,
Mr. Harry Carter her son, and his
wife of the west side, Geo. Archer,
ST., and H. ]. Leggett. The execu-
tive committee who so successfully
arranged the event, were Mrs. Geo.
Archer, ST., Mrs. H. J. Leggett, Mrs.
Molly Huffman and Mrs. Molly
Walker. They served refreshments
consisting of ice cream, cake, salted
nuts and coffee. Music, games and
conversation sparkled with good
wishes crowned the evenings enjoy
ment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
Thank Offering Program

The w. F. M. S. of the Methodist
Protestant church will hold their an
nual thank offering service on next
Sunday evening at seven O'Clock.
The public is cordially invited to
attend this service. The program
follows: Voluntary, Miss Nellie
Dean, hymn, congregation standing;
prayer, Mrs. r. G. Dean; Scripture,
Mrs. Don Patterson; music, ladies'
sextette; review of our work, Presi-
dent, Mrs. Don Patterson; duet,
Misses Helen and Irene Price; read
ing, What w. F. M. S. stands for,
Mrs. Olive Drake; music, Speed
Away, ladies sextette; thank offer
ing box convention, nine ladies;
thank offering, Mrs. r. C. Dean: Of
fertory. Miss Nellie Dean; silver Of
fering; Mizpah benediction.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
DEATH OF F. Il. HOTCHKISS
PROMINENT BUSINESS MAN

Frank E. Hotchkiss, who was TAX
en- to Mt. Carmel hospital, Colum-
bus, on Wednesday evening of last
week, and was operated upon Fri
day, died on Monday morning at IL
O'Clock. The remains were brought
to his home in Malta on Wednes-
day.
When the news came of Mr..
Hotchkiss' death, Malta and the en-
tire community was deeply grieved.
He had been ailing for several
months and had been confined to his
home several times by illness so that
his many friends were much con-
cerned for him but lately heappeared
to be improving until about two
weeks ago. On Wednesday as above
stated he was taken to Mt. Carmel
and underwent an operation Friday
for appendicitis. 1t was found that
gangrene had developed and while
his friends realized the seriousness
OF his case, yet the news of his death
was a great shock to everybody.
No man in the county had a wider
circle of friends and acquaintances
than Frank Hotchkiss. His acquaint-
ances were his friends once and al
whole hearted, accommodating, jO-
vial men that naturally attract the
friendship of everyone. He was a
member of one of the best known
families in the county. His parents
were Amos and Sarah Manly Hotch-
kiss of Penn township who reared
a fine family of ten children all hon
Orable citizens of splendid type, and
a Vrynl1 oro NJ
the deceased was Calvin Hotchkiss
one of the pioneer settlers Of Nor
gan who came here from Connecti-
cut and settled out near Morgan
vile, and he and his children and
descendants have always been high
1y esteemed by all who knew them.
The deceased was married to Miss
Ida James, daughter of the late
Robert James and to this union one
daughter was born, Vera who died
when about fourteen years of age.
About Is years ago he moved his
family to Malta where he first en-
gagged in the dairying business. For
IL years he has conducted grocery
and engaged in the manufacture of
ice cream and has built up splen-
did business. And also increased his
business acquaintance until it has in
cluded nearly the entire valley. He
will be remembered as generous
man, a sympathetic man, and man
whose death will long be mourned
by many friends. He was member
of Valley Lodge No. 145 F. & A. M.
Besides his wife, he is survived by
six brothers, Charles, William and
Lee of Iowa; Perl of near Colum-
bus, Oscar and Howard of Mt. Ver-
non; and one sister, Mrs. Mary
Scott of near Stockport. One sister
and one brother are deceased.
The funeral will be held Friday
afternoon at o'clock at the Malta
M. o. church under the auspices of
Valley Lodge F. & A, M. The SER
vices will be conducted by Elder
Chas. NORM.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
p. M. Who'll 1t Be?

AS per the request of Congress
man Moore, the Republican execu-
tive committee will meet here Satur-
day to make recommendation for
local postmaster. One of the three
on the civil service list will be rec
commended, but 1t WON'T be the high
est one-he is the present efficient
incumbent, and the best P. M. ever
in the local office. Not only is he
highest on the list but by far the big
majority of the patrons, regardless
of politics want to see him retained.
So either Mrs. Rosa Birch or Mr.. J.
E. Cowan will be recommended
but which one of the two we will not
even venture prediction. If there
be any one act of the Harding ad-
ministration a bigger joke than the
others, it is his civil service P. o.
order.
= Congressman Moore has so many
muddles on his hands and not want
ing to plunge any deeper, has showed
his lack of backbone in passing the
buck" back to the local Republican
leaders.
One cannot but contrast the diff
ference between the manner I in
which postmasters are chosen now,
with the practical business-like way
in which they were selected under
the previous administration.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
FIVE YOUNG BEVERLY MEN
SENTENCED TO REFORMATORY

Five young men, who admitted
having participated in the robbery
of a safe in the office of the Mon
ongahela Power & Railway Co. at
Beverly on Saturday night January
21st, have received sentence of
from one to fifteen years in the Ohio
State Reformatory. The men were
Everett White, "a; Frank Tyson.
%; Clement Anders, 21; Wilbur
Hoyt. 20 and Logan Drake. 18.
White and Tyson are married. Ac-
cording to the story told to prosecu-
tor Kidd. the men had been drink
ing corn whiskey while playing
cards at Whites house, on the night
of the crime. There the scheme was
concocted. They entered the office
of the traction company, carried the
safe away hammered open the door
and secured about $4,000.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
MaIconta Legion Notes

At meeting of Malconta Post
American Legion No. "a Monday
night, it was decided best to hold
the Minstrel on Thursday evening.
Feb. Is, instead of Feb. Is, as first
announced.
Plans were also discussed for the
holding of Fourth of July cele-
bration, which the Legion is to put
on this year.
The matter of a home for the
Legion here was also up for consid-
Grafton, but no definite action taken.
A committee was appointed to
meet with the commissioners and
ask them to have the doughboy in
the court house yard either painted
or fixed up, or removed. ESQ say
we all of us")
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
Concerning Fire Truck

Tuesday evening number of rep
resentative citizens met in the
Mayors office to further talk over
the fire truck proposition. Feeling
that it might be better to consider
better equipment Mr.. c. E. Dougan
was present and presented propo-
sition regarding the cost of the same
equipment as on the truck here on
approval, but built on an Interna-
tional chassis. The Morgan County
Motor CO., would sell the truck at
cost which would be $1,000. Mr..
Shipley, salesman from the Interna-
tional Harvester Co., was present
and spoke of the truck they furnish,
and particularly of the service they
overlooking it over at regular in
tervals free. The matter was dis
cussed by a number and the PROPOSE
ton as it resolved itself was
whether to purchase the Ford chassis
or something better, and commit
tee was named to look into the mat
ter and learn the wishes of the peo-
pie of The two towns, and to recon-
mend the purchase of whichever
truck is though best. The committee
is composed of the following: Geo.
B. Kenney, DR.. c. S. Dye, Geo. Rails
ton, Fred Coulson, Harry Cook, and
Fred Smith,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
Mt. Carmel w. III. Nj. S.

The Mt. Carmel w. H. M. S. met
at the home of Mrs. c.. E. Chriss
Thursday afternoon, Jan. 26, with
10 members, 3 visitors and chill
dren present. The meeting was call
ed to order by the president and the
following program rendered: Song;
prayer, Ada McGregor; roll call an
swered by verse of Scripture; read
ing of the minutes of last meeting ;
business; reading of letter received
by missionary society from MRS.
Lawrence of Indiana; reading, re-
spOnsibility for others, Jane Nc
Gregor: experiences of ministers
wife on the frontier, Vernie Law
renee; A December song, Grace
Hill: song: reading, The girls.
Maude Smithe; song; reading OF
program for next meeting; closed
by repeating %, 20 and 30th verses
Of Matthew IL. The dues amounted
to $3.50 and egg donations $2.97.
Ada McGregor and Nettie Chriss
were appointed program committee
for next meeting which is to be held
at Mrs. Mary Coleman's, Thursday
afternoon, Feb. 2S.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
DEATH OF REV. j. w. GALE
FORMER PASTOR IN MORGAN

Rev. J. w. Gale, 70, died at his
home in Lore City Jan. 31st, and
was buried Thursday, interment be-
ing at Senecaville. The deceased
was we'll known in Morgan county
where he was at one time pastor OF
the M. p. church at Stockport. He
was a veteran of the Civil war serv-
ing IA months with Co. d, 172nd
Regt. O. V. /. He was graduated
from Muskingum college in 1873.
After entering the ministry he was
pastor Of churches in GAINESVILLE and
at Stockport. For % years he was
B. G o. ticket agent at Lore City.
He is survived by his widow and one
son, DR.. Charles H. Gale of Neff, 0.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
Raw Hocsett Found Sane

Monday OF this week Kay HOgSetl
was put on trial before a special
jury on a charge of Suggestion In
sanity, and certificate of physician"
The case went to the jury about
noon. and several hours later the
following verdict was returned. I'VE
the jury in the case do find the de-
fendant Ray Hogsett is sane"
It will be recalled that Hogsett
was indicted last May on three
charges of forgery. He was placed
in Jail to await trial, and remain
ed there until the matter on which
he was tried, suggested insanity. was
brought up. He will later be tried
on the charge of forgery. He is al
legged to have attempted to pass
number of worthless checks on sew
eral different banks. The date for
his trial has not been fixed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
Profit and Pleasure Club

The club was entertained by Mrs.
Emma Ford Feb. l. After the busi-
ness session an interesting program
was enjoyed by ten members, four
visitors and three children. Deli
cious refreshments were served by
the hostess. The next meeting will
be held at the home of Mrs. Hattie
Fitch on March /, with program as
follows: Song; roll call, answered
by favorite quotation; select read
ing, Minta Haines; two household
hints worth knowing, Nellie Arrick
and Gertrude Gilliland: some favor
ite supper dishes my school children
relish, Frances Hastings; In your
estimation who is the most noted
man Ohio has ever produced. Why?
Emma Ford; winter eggs and how
to get them, by all; closing song
Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
Benefit B. b. Game Tuesday Night

Next Tuesday evening, rep. 4 De-
ginning at 1880 what promises to be
the most sensational basket ball
game of the season will be played
here on the armory floor. 1t will be
between the married men and those
in the state of single blessedness.
The players on the former team are:
Rev R. o. McRae, Pat White, j. R.
Alderman, Kenneth Longley, Harry
McLucas, Forest Reed and B. F.
Fulks. Those making up the single
mems team include Ben and Frank
Hammond, Francis Wells, w. D.
Adrian, Marmaduke Sears, and
George Shinn. Donald Danford,
referee.
The admission will be Is and 25c.
the entire proceeds to go for the
benefit of the Community hospital.
Don't fail to attend this game
your moneys worth is fully guaran-
teed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
Westland School Surprised Teacher

To show the respect and high es-
TEEN. the parents of the pupils OF
Westland school have for their
teacher Earl E. Smith, they planned
and carried out successfully a COM
plete surprise on both teacher and
scholars.
In the afternoon of Feb. 8, about
20 of the parents, brothers and sis
ters came in with treat, consisting
of pop corn, pop corn balls, fudge,
candy and taffy. To make it more
interesting they had prepared a pro-
gram in the way of declamations,
readings and short talks which was
greatly enjoyed by all. At the close
all joined in a spelling match which
was won by Maggie Reed. All went
home feeling it was an afternoon
both pleasantly and profitably spent.
Xxx
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
The Great En,a1c;bator
Born February IL, 1909. Died April Is, 1865.
VICTORS AND VANQUISHED
ENJOY VERY FINE BANQUET

The vanquished members in Mrs.
MAYORS S. s. class gave a banquet
in honor of the yictors on last
Thursday night, the contest for Sum
Iday school attendance having just
been closed. The captain of the
Ivictors was Mrs. Ed Benjamin, and
for the losing side was Mrs. Ed
IStallsmith, who presided as, toast
mistress at the banquet table. he
tables were most tastefully laid, red
|candles, red hearts and blooming
plant the latter sent by Mrs. w. H.
Baldwin, being used in the decora-
|tions. The refreshments consisted
Iof two kinds of sandwiches, salad,
coffee, pumpkin pie with whipped
cream. During the supper Miss
Bernice Mcconnell and Miss Helen
Smith played selections that did
much to enliven the hour and when
the feast was finished short pro-
gram was introduced. Mrs. Naylor
gave a short address urging the i'm
portance of keeping up the interest
and spirit that has been fostered by
the-recent contest. There was So
10 by Mrs. Clements, q duet by Mrs.
NaylOr and Miss Baker, violin solo
by Miss McConneii,aa vocal solo by
Mrs. Virginia Harmer Cannon, and
a talk by Miss Gregg, her subject be-
ing "How do you like It," After
this program there were games and
all had the merriest time ever.
There was but one regret-that by
reason of sickness quite number
from this large and interesting class
could not be present on account of
illness Miss Florence Barrell is the
class president and to her and to the
two captains named above, much
credit is due for the splendid sue
cess achieved by the class in this
lively contest.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
Visiting i'm Washington

Mgr. Earle Eveland of the twin city
opera house went to Washington, D.
C. Monday where he will join his
wife for a visit with her sisters and
mother, Mrs. George McElhiney.
Mr.. Eveland's wife and her mother
who have been in Washington for
several weeks, will return with him.
During Mr.. Eveland's absence Rus
sell johnson and S. B. Sheridan will
have charge of the opera house.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09

|Steffey ct ux to ernest v. Kirkbride,
,73 acres, Homer, 81.
The state of Ohio to John Berry,
40 acres, Homer, 81; O. D. Kinsey
to Jesse Niceswanger, Malta lot,
Fairmount addition, ST; Emery j.
Able to Oca Able, 46 acres, Homer,
81.
Leases
Lucy E. Fitch ct al to Chas. H.
Bell, 80 acres, Union, 81; c. H. Bell
Ito S. C. Bright, 1-6 interest, 120
acres, Union, 81; Smith and Lanier
to c. H. Bell, 1-3 interest 120 acres,
Union. 81; r. G.. Daley to Clyde M.
Foraker, IA interest, 40 acres,
York, 81,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
Leslie Mccoy Found Dead

Relatives this morning received a
telephone message from GAINESVILLE
stating that Mr.. Leslie Mccoy was
found dead in bed this morning
about o'clock. No particulars were
learned other than he had been
dead but a short time when discover
ed. He had not been in good health
for almost year, but had been able
to be about his work that of lum-
ber worker. He was a former resi-
dent of this place. His wife who
was Izetta Simpson survives. and
four children-Mrs. Ethel Klinger,
Mrs. Willis Edwards, both of Zanes-
Vile; Mrs. Ed Monroe, Crooksville,
and Mr.. James Mccoy, GAINESVILLE.
He also leaves a brother John Nc
Coy of GAINESVILLE, and three sisters,
Mrs. Leila Fowler, and Mrs. c. W..
Thompson both of GAINESVILLE, and
Mrs. John w. Taylor of Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
Deaths Toll
Feb. 2 to .

Feb. 2 to
VIM. Donaldson, Dungannon.
F. T.. Hotchkiss, Malta.
Mrs. Milton Adrian, Elliott.
Lousia J. Talbot, Mcpherson, Kan.
Leslie Mccoy, GAINESVILLE.
Feaver Leslie, San Diego, Cal.
Mrs. Edward Toben, Chicago, III.
G.. w. Newton, Windsor.
Alice Corner Brown, Orlando, Fla.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
New PODo Elected

Monday, Cardinal Ratti, Italian,
was elected Pope on the seventh bal
lot of the sacred college, to succeed
Benedict XIV. He will take the title
of Plus XI.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
Bristol Grange

Following is the program for Sat-
urday p. M, Feb. 18: Song by the
members; Ways in which we can
help the lecturer make the lecture
hour a success, D. Beatty; recita-
tion,, May Knox; Are farm prices
high or low? What should the far
mer do under the circumstances?
George Garrett; Lincoln, Thelma
McKitrick; What would a woman do
George Hempfield; George Washing
ton, frankie Little; music, Hamer
and Pearl Richey, and Lucille
Downing; external parasites of
poultry, ]. r. Dunkle. Each mem
ber tell short funny story.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
Frank GRAY Wins Honor

Mr.. Frank Gray student of the O..
S. u, at the last test given in psy-
chology made one of the very high
est grades in that big university of
almost 5000 pupils.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
Wants Donahey for Governor

Editor Democrat:-My choice for
governor on the Democratic ticket is
A. ". Donahey, the man that has
been tried and made good. Yours
truly, e. r. SWAYNE, Chesterhill,
O.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
G. w. Wallace Very III

Mr.. Geo. w. Wallace of Kennebec
ridge who has been suffering with,
heart trouble and complications for
some time, is not so well.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
A SLOW GAME

The New Lexington Co. F, basket
bali quintet that played Wagon Co.
124 here Wednesday night, proved
to be a joke. The score was II to
SO in favor of the "mule skinners. !"
At no time were there any thrills,
and in the latter half of the game,
Captain Lewis put in his second
string players who piled up the
score seemingly about as easy as did
the regular lineup. 1t was a very
nice little practice game for Wagon
Co. However, the latter wish. to
apologize to the big number present,
who went expecting to see a close
game, and to give the assurance that
they really thought they were book
ing a strong team.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09

SubstitutiOns: Wagon CO.-Harry
Lewis for H. Deedrick; Pennell for
F. Deedrick; f. Deedrick for Bing-
ham; Perkins for King; Clark for
Herb Lewis.
New Lex-Tracy for Quigley;
Lowe for Tracy; Dickerson for Will
son.
Summary-H. Deedrick, fields;
F. Deedrick, 9 fields; Bingham, 6
fields; Harry Lewis, l field; F. Deed
rick, fouls out of IL.
New Lex.-O'Hare, fields, 1
foul out of 4; Quigley, l field.
Referee--Fulks.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-02-09
RECORDER'S OFFICE

The following have been filed for
record: w. e. StalIsmith, sheriff, to
Allen Cook ct ano, "a acres, Union,
$3.50; Mary Albright to Sadie
Phillis, so acres. Center. 81: j. E.
Shoemaker to 8. w, Heintzelman ct
ux, McConnelsville lots. 81; Seward
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1922-06-09
SHRINERS ATTENTION

All Shriners going to Imperial
Council to be held at San Francisco
June 1914 and Is are hereby noti-
fled that special rates have been pro-
vided by the Southern Pacific OF one
and a half fare from all railroad
points good for return TO July 3lst.
1929. See your local agent.
There will be special Oregon
parade and all Oregon Shriners
should get full information at head
quarters on arrival at San Francisco.
Hillah Temple Headquarters and In.
formation Bureau will be at Hotel
Alexander. 353 Geary Street.
Special auto trips will be furnish
cd all visiting Mobiles free. Free
parking and camping space Is ar
ranged FOR al Fort Mason free OF
charge 90 all shriners driving their
own cars Full camping facilities
are provided FOR. except your camp
ing equipmen, which you must pro-
vide.
Parties contemplating the trip
should look into these matters fully
al earliest possible date.
Hillah Temple will open its head
quarters at Hotel Alexandra on the
10th OF June. 9
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1922-06-09
THE STAR

One OF the most thrilling scenes
ever pictured Is said 10 bc shown In
Wallace Rcid's new Paramount pic.
ture. Across the Continent" when
Reid, who Is driving flivver In a
trancontinental automobile race,
dashes through n blazing roadway at
more than so miles an hour.
In the story. Reid. Is plotting his
little car at tremendous odds across
tie country. and leaving his larger
and more powerful contestants
one by one. To prevent ultimate Vie
tory. one OF the contestants sets fire
TO tall grass In the roadway. In the
belief that the driver OF the flivver
would be stopped indefinitely. But
not so. As the flames gather force,
Reid dashes into the blazing infer
no at tremendous speed and dashes
through the fire belt unharmed.
Across the Continent marks the
return OF Reid TO his now famous
automobile speed driving pictures
and his leading woman is Mary
MacLaren. Theodore Roberts has a
prominent role.