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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25
Ohioan Discovers Secret Processes
Used by Monks

From bookkeeper to one of the
worlds greatest engrossers is the
record of Cecilia Lindsay Ricketts,,
graduate of Ohio University, says
a dispatch sent out from Athens,
Ohio, under recent date. C. L..
Ricketts, has discovered secret pro-
cesses for decorating and engross-
ing on vellum and paper used by the
the Middle Ages. While attending
by teaching penmanship in the
Athens high school and after his
graduation was bookkeeper in
Chicago. He practiced engrossing
in his spare time, and today his
work is known in the Vatican, the
British Museum, and other centers
of art.
Morgan county was G. L. Rick
etts' old home, he being son OF
the late Ralph and Julia Ricketts,,
early residents of the county. He
began his career as teacher of pen
manship and was identified with ed
ucational work in this county for
several years His specializing led
him into greater and broader fields
and he did diploma work and de-
signing for all the leading universi-
ties of the country. He married
Miss Hettie Merriam, a daughter OF
the late Chas. Merriam, of McCon-
nelsville Their home is in Chica-
go. He has made numerous trips
abroad and they spent some time in
Paris while their two daughters
took a finishing course in the Ian
guages abroad. He expects to go
abroad again in July and remain
the rest of the year, and will visit
all the famous libraries Of the
world. Mr.. Ricketts, is the Oldest
brother of Mrs. Media Smith, of near
Pennsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25
To Teach I'm Philippines

Herbert Harris of Malta and
Clarence Weinstock of Marietta,
students at Ohio university, Athens.
will sail from San Francisco on
June 10 for the Philippine Islands.
Both have taken positions there as
instructors in one of the large high
schools. Mr.. Harris is a son of Mr..
and Mrs. Clark Harris who live
near Malta. After graduating from
high school he taught in Pennsville
high school.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25
To Close for Concert

The following places of business
will close Saturday. May 27, a
$50 p. m. for the Artists concer
at the local M. E. church,:
Morris Hardware Co.
Longley & Longley.
Gillespie Millinery.
Cosgrave &, Wilson.
Donehoo Bakery.
The Morgan County Motor Co.
John Fox Barber Shop.
McKeown & Carter.
The Miller Und. G. Furn Co.
Danford Pharmacy.
HI. White & Co.
G.. w. Lowell.
l.. Sears.
J. A. Wood
Dover Corset Shop
Perkins Barber Shop.
Stanbery Pharmacy.
Hammond Shoe Store.
Ford & Miller Barber Shop. =
Standard Supply Co.
E. e S. Beckwith.
Harris Pharmacy.
Miller Bros.
A. A. Coulson e Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25
Buckmeyer, Photographer, Die

Mr.. F.. ]. Buckmeyer, aged 73
years, died Wednesday at the home
of his daughter Mrs. E. Lankin in
Niagara Falls, NJ Y. Mr.. Buckmey-
er was a photographer in McCon-
nelsville a number of years. Last
winter he suffered an attack Of flu
which left him in a weakened con-
dition, and on account of his fail
ing health he left here this spring
to be with his daughter.
The wife of Mr.. Buckmeyer died
some years ago. Prof. E. Francis
Buckmeyer of GAINESVILLE is his son
and left Thursday to attend the fu-
neral which will be held at Niagara
Falls. The deceased was native
of Bavaria, Germany, being or
French and German parentage. At
ter coming to this country he was
engaged in the photography bust
ness in Columbus, Baltimore and
other places, before coming to Nc
COnnelsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25
a birthday Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs. o. E. Berkley had
as guests May IS at their home in
Malta, Mr.. and Mrs. Orr McVeigh
of McConnelsville and Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. M. Ryan and son Sheldon of
East Windsor. A dinner was serv-
ed consisting of roast beef, soup,
potatoes, cottage cheese, lettuce
and onions, cheese, cookies, straw
berries, oranges and two cakes, one
baked by Mrs. Rose McVeigh and
one by Mrs. Junia Ryan. The after
noon was spent socially with victro-
Ia music. etc.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25
Faces Ugly Charge

Last Saturday Mr.. Web Palmer
was arrested on the charge of as
sault with attempt to kill his step
mother Mrs. Julia Palmer Of Malta
1t is alleged he threw her down a
flight of steps, last Thursday, badly
injuring her. He had his hearing
before Geo. H. Black, J. P, and was
bound over to the grand jury in the
sum of $500.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25
Installs Refrigerator Counter

A new Hussmann Refrigerator
counter has been installed in the
Malta store of Frank Finley & Son.
This counter will do away with their
refrigerator. 1t is of plate glass Of
three thicknesses, and the wood
work is of oak. In one end is re-
ceptacle which contains cracked ice,
and by adding salt it starts a brine
circulation which cools the entire
counter. BY adding more or less
salt the temperature can be chang
ed, and it can be made SO cold that
it will freeze the contents. 1t is
handily equipped, sanitary, and
modern in every respect.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25
H. ID. Gage Dies

Mr.. H. D. Gage, aged 70, died
Tuesday evening at Z o'clock, follow
ing a months illness from pneu-
monia. Besides his wife he is sur
vived by seven children. Funeral
services will be held at the home
Friday, with burial at Bartlett. He
was a miller by trade and at one
time lived at Stockporf where he
worked in the flour mill. He NOV
ed from Stockport to Patten Mills,
where he resided at the time of his
death.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25
Elmer Dover Meeting Opposition

Wednesdays Times Recorder
states with much prominence that
the reorganization plan Of Elmer
Dover, assistant secretary of the
treasury, is not meeting with favor,
and that he is encountering real
opposition in some Republican cir
cles. 1t states that during brief
absence of Mr.. Dover several of
"his men" have been dismissed
from the payroll, by Commissioner
of Internal Revenue Blair.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25
Enpine Gets OFF the Track

The engine on the noon south
bound train Wednesday, got off the
track near Waterford, causing de-
lay in getting into Parkersburg,
and thus made the northbound
train in the evening about two
hours late, when it reached Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25
To Increase Pensions

The Morgan bill which has been
passed by congress, and will become
effective Sept. 1, grants every vet
eran of the Civil war a pension Of
$72 per month, and every soldiers
widow a pension of $50 per month.
instead of paying pensions every
quarter, beginning Sept. they will
be paid monthly.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25
Cartwrights On way Here

Rev. and Mrs. Frank Cartwright
and three children who have been in
China, have sailed for this country
and are on their way here to make
an extended visit with Mrs. Cart
wright's parents Mr.. and Mrs. G. H.
Morris. They are due to arrive
about June 10.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25
Wagon Co. Has New CAPTAIN

DIR. D. G.. Ralston who some time
ago sent in his resignation as cap
tain of Wagon Co., 124, received
his discharge last Friday. Mr.. Vic
tor Jaynes who has been first lieu
tenant of the company, has been
chosen captain, which position he
assumed as soon as DR.. RaIston's
resignation was accepted.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25

Mrs. Elizabeth Hatton and daugh-
ter Miss Jessie Hatton returned
home Wednesday, after visit since
Friday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
C. s. HattOn in Youngstown.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25

One -of the biggest club meetings
ever held in GAINESVILLE is the In
ter-City Kiwanis meet which is in
session today. About 400 Kiwani-
ans will be in attendance. All the
sessions will be held in Memorial
hall. This evening a banquet will
be held. r. e. McElhiney, presi-
dent of the GAINESVILLE club will pre-
side as toastmaster.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25

y Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Palmer of
Malta are better. The former suf-
fered slight stroke of paralysis
about two weeks ago, and his wife
was badly hurt in fall last Thurs
day morning.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25
Deaths Toll

Nav 18 to d

May Is to %
Mrs. VIM. Bradley, Bristol TIP.
Amsy Sheets, Stockport.
Joshua Parker, Indiana.
Irwin Groves, Center TIP.
H. D. Gage, Patten Mills.
Levi A. Newbanks, GAINESVILLE
F. j. Buckmeyer, Niagara Falls.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25
TWIN CITY SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL
McCONNELSVILLE NJ. e. CHURCH
Saturday Evening, May 9th
$50 O'CLOCK
ARTISTS CONCERT

BEDDOE Tenor
MARGARET SPAULDING, Soprano
EMMA BURKHARDT SEEBAUM, Contralto
VERNON JACOBSON, Baritone
MARTHALYNN TRIPPEER, Accompanit
PART
Toreador from Carmen Bzet
Ride. OF1ara
CD Indian Love-
(c) Where Blossoms Grow ..". Sans Souc
(a) My Heart thy (from
OBJ The Great Awakening Kramer
(c) A Summer Afternoon Batten
SeebaGm
(a) .Cadman
(b) Danny ............ weatherly
Mr. Beddoe
A PERSIAN
accompaniment
The from the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam ~
Quartette"Wake for the who scatter'd into fight
Solo TenorBefore the phantom of false morning died"
Rectative Bass)-Now the revvng old desires
TenOr-"Iram
Quartete-"Come NIL the In the hre Spring"
Solo Bass-"Whether Naishapur Babylon"
(Recitave"Ah not drop that throw
Conrao SoloI sometimes think that blows red"
Tenor-A
Bass solo"Myself when young did eagerly frequent
(RecaiveAh make the of what SPEND
Conrato Solo"When behind the past
(Recitatve)"But fling aside"
Soo"I through the invisible"
Soloa that Spring should vanish with the rose
Solo"The worldly their upon"
Soo"Each thousand brings,
Quartee"They the lion and the lizard keep
Solo-"Ah, delight, that knows
the tulip morning
Quaree"Alas! that Spring should vanish with the rose'
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25
COURT HOUSE NEWS
COMMISSIONERS

Commissioners met in special
session last Friday and transacted
the following business: ]. L. Ken
nard was awarded the contract for
the Joy bridge, Marion. His bid
nish lumber. Other bidders were J..
M. Beard, $546, and l.. o. Chappe-
lear, $720, complete. John M.
Beard was awarded contract on the
Lowell bridge, Marion, for $451. L.
o. Chappelear had in a bid of $3.50
Bids for opening the Possom
Run road in York and Bloom were:
c. E. & E. H. Clifton, $2,137.67,
and A. H. Fouts, $3.50. The latter
was awarded the contract.
The county surveyor was instruct
ed to repair by force account of la
Dor, the Milligan bridge in York,
and the Crisman and Barker
bridges in Morgan township.
The surveyor was instructed to
make estimates of the cost of re-
pairs on the Stockport-Penn road,
macadam section.
w. E. Lawrence was awarded the
contract for building the Roberts
bridge in Bristol at the following
prices: Concrete, SIS per yard; lum-
Der, $45 per NJ; filling, 40c per Gu
bic yard.
The county surveyor was instruct
ed to purchase culverts to be used in
place of bridges as follows: 1-48x14
at Ellis Sands and 148x16 near
Sands farm. Union.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25
LOCAL NEW S

Miss Newman of Conneaut has
been visiting here with her aunt
Mrs. A. A. Harrington.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25

Mrs. Hattie Fouts returned home
last week after spending six weeks
with her son Ed and family OF
GAINESVILLE, and son Harry and fam
lily of Junction City.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25

Rev. w. H. Boden of New Boston,
O., will begin a series of evangelis-
tic meetings at the Stockport Chris
tian church Sunday, May %. Mr..
Boden is highly recommended. He
is one of the state evangelists of
the Church of Christ Everybody
cordially invited to attend these
meetings.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25
a Il s. Notice

O. Il. 8. Notice
A practice meeting is called for
Friday evening, June 2, to get
ready for the annual inspection Of
Valley chapter No. 19, O. e. s.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25
COMMON PLEAS
New Suit Filed

New Suit Filed
A. A. Sawyer has filed suit for
money, foreclosure of chattel mort
gage and equitable relief against
The Donally Ennis Oil & Gas Co.,
which he alleges is to satisfy a
claim of over $500 for labor.
In the mater of the case of G.. A.
Ritchey as administrator, ETC., VS..
John H. Ritchey ct al, petition to
sell real estate to pay debts, report
showing first tract herein has been
twice advertised and offered for
sale, under the present appraise-
ment, and remains unsold for want
of bidders. On motion of plaintiff
the said appraisement of said tract
new one be made. J. H. Downing,
H. G. Henderson and j. Q. Little ap-
pointed appraisers. Report show
ing sale of second tract to H. H.
Ritchey for $500. Sale of said
tract approved and confirmed. Deed
ordered.
Divorce Granted
Lesta Newton was given a divorce
Tuesday from Alva Newton, on the
grounds of wiiful absence She was
given the custody of their minor
child, and was allowed alimony in
the sum of $3.50. Alva Newton is
barred from all interest in proper
ty of said Lesta Newton. The case
was not contested.
The partition case of Chas. L..
Phillis VS.. Jasper D. Haines ST., ct
al, is being heard in common pleas
court today. 1t began Wednesday.
In the matter of application for
authority to sell real estate by the
trustees of the First Baptist church
of McConneisviile, case will be
heard Monday, May 20, at 1 %. m.
PROBATE COURT
In the matter of the guardian
ship of Chas. w. Naylor, first and
final account and vouchers of Ed
ith r. Baker, administrative of May
B. Naylor, the deceased guardian Of
said ward, filed.
Application to sell personal prop
erty of Ross Wilson at private sale.
Smith Riley has been appointed
administrator of the estate Of Car
los c. Riley Bond 81 900.
Marriage License
Royal D. Wade, 19, farmer, Ring
gold, and Lola E. Able, %, teacher,
daughter of Silas Able, Rev. Frank
Gillian officiating.
RECORDERS Office
The following have been filed for
record: E. M. Stanbery to Andrew
Wilson ct ux, McConnelsville lot.
$1,000; Gottlieb Maier, deceased,
to Mary Maier, probate court GER
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-25

No Bid on I. c. HI. No. 354
No Bids were received for the sale
Of the McConnelsville-New Lexing-
ton I. C. H. No. 354, which was ad-
vertised to be sold May 10. The
reason was the fact that the specifi-
cations stated the sandstone for the
base should be placed on edge.
Since this was new departure,
contractors were at loss to know
how to estimate the change. The
state has increased the original es-
innate $500, which makes the es-
innate for the 2.061 miles $685.
900.
On the Malta-Glouster road two
bids were received, one for $49,-
23O. and the other, $48,870. The
estimated cost was $4,000. The
state has not notified the local Off
cials to whom they have awarded
the contract.
Arizona republican., 1922-05-15
WOOL

Wool consumption in leading ma
tions now Is up almost TO the pre-
war rate. Raw stocks are getting
lower. Wool stocks in United States
are the lowest in 10 years. The out
look in the wool industry IS for equi-
iibrium within q few months.
Arizona republican., 1922-05-15

and for export are now on basis OF
1,700, 100000 pounds annually as
against 1,159.000,000 pounds con-
sumed in 1921, an increase OF over
half billion pounds. However, ii
would not be surprising il the COM
bined home and foreign demand
reached the rate OF two billion
pounds per annum before the end of
1922, and this Will permit of profit
able mining
Everything possible. is being done
to stimulate domestic demands, new
uses are be ng found for the metal
and an intensive advertising cam
paign is now being conducted tell
ing of the merits Of copper for its
various uses. both old and new, and
| it is not expected that much trouble
viii be met in keeping up the do
nestle demand but the profits OF
| the copper industry depend upon
producing a. capacity and the Eu-
ropean demand is what determines
| whether the mines shall operate al
| capacity or otherwise.
| However i. is not improbable that
with the curtailed production, that
a sudden European demand would
| catchc the market short of the metal
and provide temporary higher
| price. To those who are interested
| in copper stocks, howeverS the ad-
vice is to watch Europe industrially
and financially"
Arizona republican., 1922-05-15
Barnunn Predicts
More Will Tour
State This Year

This will be the biggest "See Ari-
zona First year in the history of
the state, according to George c.
Barnum, manager of the Phoenix
Tent and Awning company, who
keeps in close touch with needs and
plans OF tourists.
During the recent unreasonable
weather motorists were not quite so
active in their buying OF camping
equipment, but at the same time we
were besieged with more than the
usual number Of inquiries and were
visited by many who made selec-
tions for later purchase" Mr.. Bar
mum explained, land the first day OF
real warm weather began to bring
results from these anticipatory in
vestigations.
AS one very important item for
the summer camped. Mr.. Barnum
suggested steel stakes. He said that
a great deal of trouble, sometimes
quite serious in the case of blow
down, arises from the use of wooden
stakes. He is preparing a complete
guide for the camper and tourist
which he expects to have ready with
in short time.
Arizona republican., 1922-05-15

WELLESLEY HILLS, May Ia. -
Discussing the general trend of the
business revival, Roger w. Babson,
the statistician, today pointed out one
of the factors that is holding up
prices and living costs.
wherever / have been on my trip
these past three months" said Mr..
Babson, Complaints have come
from all sources of the high retail
prices. Now, there is no gainsaying
the fact that retail prices are out of
line with wholesale prices. There
has not been a reduction in retail
prices to correspond with the "educ-
ton in wholesale prices. A part of
this difference is perfectly natural
as movements in retail prices must of
necessity lag from six months to a
year behind changes in wholesale
prices. But even allowing for this
natural lag, statistics indicate that
the retailer has not yet made the re-
adjustment which has been made by
the wholesaler. This is an estab-
lished fact and 1t is useless for re-
tailers to claim otherwise. Whether
retailers are 10 blame for not max
ing this readjustment is, however, a
debatable question. My investiga-
tions thus far lead me to believe the
retailer is not to blame, but is a
victim of certain economic changes
which have taken place during the
past few years.
I'm the lumber regions OF the
south, which I visited recently,
standard hard pine at the mill in
creased during the war from 100 to
200 per cent, over pre-war levels.
Today it is back to normal The
lumber industry, however, has had
practically only one main factor TO
contend with, namely, the price 1t
paws for labor. Three years ago
these mills were paying 50 10 $4 a
day per man: now they are paying
from 81 to $3.50 a day and are get
ting much better men. By being able
to quickly cut their operating costs
so drastically it has been simple
matter for them to reduce the price
of their product. Moreover, their
volume is such that they arc perfect
ly satisfied with a profit at 81 per
thousand feet.
when this lumber reaches the city
the retailer demands a profit of S1O
per thousand simply for peddling II
out. OF course from an economic
point of view it seems absolutely un-
just that the man who owns the
forest, cuts the timber. makes and
delivers TO your city the lumber
should get only So a thousand while
the retailer in your town who simply
takes it from the railroad yards to
your house gets SO per thousand
Yes this seems very unfair. yet ex-
animation shows that most mill
owners have become wealthy while
only a very few local lumber dealers
have ever n1ada much money and the
percentage of failures among lumber
Arizona republican., 1922-05-15
RIz0NA REPUBLICANS WEEKLY BUSINESS REVIEW
Add Equipment
AT Creamery To
Double Output

To meet the increased demand the
Hassayampa Creamery. manufactur-
ers of Lily ice cream. has added suf-
ficient new equipment to double the
capacity of the plant. A second bat
terry of freezers was installed last
week making possible the production
of 1000 gallons Of ice cream day.
The creamery also received a Dread
naught freezer having a capacity of
1000 gallons. Some idea OF the urg-
ent steps being taken to speed up
production may be gained from the
fact that three shipments ef equip
ment were ordered by express, in
Guiding the freezer which weighs ap-
proximately a ton.
1--WE are getting ready to take care
of outside business" F. J. Paddock,
manager of the creamery stated yes
terday. Business is picking UP even
faster than we anticipated and we
are being rushed to meet the many
orders from sources near and far"
Sundae- -ettes. an ice cream confec-
ton. are growing in popularity, Mr..
Paddock states. and the creamery is
now distributing about 100 dozen of
them daiiy
Arizona republican., 1922-05-15
Japan

Japan, where world depression
started on a big scale, reports that
it's exports in January were worth
81 10000 yen. against 1905. 900 yen
in January, 1921. The gain in ply
steal volume of trade is much larger,
for prices are lower now than a year
ago
Arizona republican., 1922-05-15
MONEY

Despite lower prices, which nor
mally should show up in smaller
bank clearings, the nations clearings
last week in February were $50 for
each s57 in the corresponding week
of 1921.
Arizona republican., 1922-05-15
PRICES

Prices. after a temporary stiffen-
ing, again are slipping. Wholesale
prices average about IS per cent
higher than pre-war, with cost OF
living about SO to SIS per cent higher
than 1914.
Arizona republican., 1922-05-15

merchandising policy. The sound
ness OF this principle and the need
for such a service is reflected in the
fact that woolworth. Kresge. kress,
United Retail Stores, Butler Broth
ers. and Sears Roebuck are among
the strong issues in the stock mar
ket.
Personally I am sorry to see this
change brought about. Our commu- :
mites will ultimately be better off
with individual stores owned by local
people than by chain stores and mali
order houses controlled by outside
corporations: but I predict that for
the present. local merchants to win
must reverse their merchandising
systems.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-15

City Never So Wicked and Bad Before
Says Presbytc. Ian Preacher.

Atlantic City, Aug. l5.-Rev. Paul r.
Hoppe. pastor OF tho Chelsea Presby-
terrain Church and president Of the
Ministerial Union here. declared IN the
course OF his sermon Sunday night
that County Prosecutor Gaskill Is not
responsible for vice conditions in this
city. He said that Gaskill's work had
been closely watched by the Anti
Saloon League and that that organi-
xation had lauded him for "clean, con-
soientious work" lie is giving the city
and county n square deal. the speak
or continued.
Our city was never exposed TO such
ravages OF vice and immortality; it is a
diaerace TO our Christian profession for
~ TO keep sisnt any longer" said the
preacher. Scores OF lives are blighted
and blasted by these corupting and
corroding agencies given unlimited
franchise. Tho time has come for our
public servants 70 get together on this
thing and see who IL responsible. There
In a terrible leakage somewhere and
II II for us TO d.mand a halt"