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/ B. r. SAUL co.
MAIN 400 1919 EYE ST. N. w.

NORTHEAST
VACANT-$4,2OO
4 nice little home. Conveniently io.
Gated, OF rooms and bath. Priced
right for quick sale: easy terms
BLOOMINGDALE
Price $3.50.
An attractive brick home of large
t%U Sor rsSspon n o o..r sS S
feet repair. Can s. LoaS pRs On : 5000 Poe
81? $s,5Oo o..iIiaSa s01s5Ti1Hsi'dAi AND 6
STREETS N. E.
Abrasive brick home Of large
rooms and bath, with cellar. hot-water
esilsn. s sonSl.,on im RaSRS ao.s *
$7,75O-11TH STREET NEAR
ii STREET N. e.
BE sure 60 see this. attractive brick
home OF large rooms ana full tiled
bath. hot-water heat. electric lights. tile
EaIlas Tor ,ioos many sEtTa
etc s1.0oo cash; immediate possession.
Property In perfect condition.
LINCOLN 897.
HOWENSTEIN BROS.
3o16 14th st. NV. q 7th and H SITS. NE.
SPECIAL.-NORTHEAST
Six room and bath; h.w.h.; sIec.:
hardwood floors ana TRIM Practically
new. Lovely section. Just thinkt
&5.760. $3.50 cash; SOS month.
NORTHWEST.
Absolutely the greatest value In new
property ever offered. Six and seven
GRUVER BUILT.
Northeast property; restricted section.
Price $3.50 up. Terms in reach OF
NOTICE
Business properties. Investment prop
critics. All sections. that show handsome
retuin Enpn- SCOTT a M
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Automobiles for Sale

DODGE T0UKTNd-I53f; extras: first
class condition; sacrifice. $500: A. G.
Chevrolet Touring Model F. B.
Good condition mechanically and
otherwise. Splendid paint. Call Mr..
whyte. Line. 3e1s. CSC Pa. Ave. 8. e.
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CALI. MAIN |
$3.50
Houses For Sale
TWO EXCELLENT BUYS IN
IN THE NORTHEAST

on Maryland Avenue Northeast, .
corner home containing six rooms and
bath. furnace heat The home has just
been redecorated; convenient TO cars
stores, etc. Price IL $500, on reason
able terms: vacant.
Near Stanton Park. A 2-story press
brick home, containing six rooms and
bath; room for garage. An exCessent
buy at $4,000; reasonable terms.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-11

A. j. and Hannah Lynn, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Greathouse and son, Mrs.
Caroline Green, Mrs. Carrie Ellis,
Chas. Green, Mr.. and Mrs. Anson
Green and son and Mrs. Laura Bun
dy and son.
Denver Bole had the misfortune
to break bone in ais right arm
while cranking Ford Sunday.
The Kings Daughters met at the
home of their teacher Mrs. Clara
Walker Friday evening, for the pur-
pose of electing the following Of
ficers: Pres, Gertrude Cody; Vice
Pres, Evelyn White; Sec'y, Faryl
Grubb, and Treas, Delva Lochary,
after several weeks visit with rel
was spent.
Jay Carr of Chesterhill is the
guest of Jesse Bole and family.
Dena Bachelor and family and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Henery returned
from recent visit with Guy Lowell S
at Crooksville.
Mr. and Mrs. Anson Green and
SON of Lafarge, Wis, and Chas.
Green of Glenwood City, Wis, left
Tuesday for their homes by auto,
after several weeks visit with rel
atives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Henery and
Ray Bachelor spent Saturday in
Beverly.
CONTINUED on page five)
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-11
STOCKPORT

Be sure to see these two fine pic
tures-Friday, Oct. II, Game
Chicken by Bebe Daniels, and Sat
urday. Oct. 13, Nobody" by Jewel
Carmen. Show begins at 8.
Mrs. Elmer Parsons was called
to Chicago last week by the illness
of her brother jeff Mott.
The Parent-Teachers' association
met Thursday for the first time this
season for the purpose of electing
new officers: Pres, Rev. C. E. JEFF
fers; v. Pres, Mrs. Jerrold Bach
elor; Sec'y, Miss Jennie McCleary;
Treas, Mrs. N. H. Hawkins. The
next meeting will be held at 1880,
Oct. 16, at the school house. Let
every one remember the date and
come out as there will be program
at this time.
Miss Helen Potts of Brokaw spent
the week end with Miss Glenna Med
ley.
Miss Gladys Wallace spent the
week end with her parents at Rox-
bury.
Lee Mott and family of Philo
were over Sunday guests of his par
ents.
Miss Josie Chase returned from a
visit with her aunt Mrs. Emma I'm
derwood and Miss Addie Sells at
Marietta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlos Thompson of
Malta route were here Sunday.
Amos Van Fossen died Oct. ], at
the home Of his daughter Mrs. Clara
Startling, after weeks illness. He
took sick at his home near Stock
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-11

Selby Burdeld attended |. 0. 0. F.
lodge at McConnelsville Monday
night
Mr. and Mrs. Bent Grubb spent
Sunday with kennard kinsey's.
Emmett Boe and family spent
Sunday with Frank Mummey and
family at Mill Run and also called
on Austin Pettibone's.
Several from here attended the
football game at McConnelsville
Saturday.
Mrs. Dale woodward of Sharps-
burg called on her parents here
Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Broomhall,
Mr. and Mrs. n. H. Hawkins and
daughter Laurabel motored to
GAINESVILLE and spent the day Sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs Les Wootton of
Beckett spent Sunday with John
Burguin's.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Adrean and
son spent Sunday with his brother
Fred and family at GAINESVILLE.
Floyd Triplett and family of
GAINESVILLE visited here Saturday en-
IOuLc 10 OHSSleIullI 10 WISH uSl
mother Mrs. L. Carpenter.
Mrs. Lucy Buck of McConnelsyille
spent the week end with Mr.. and
Mrs. Z. E. McSwords.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Brill had as
guests Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. R. E.
Wagner and Miss Edith Leyda Of
Stewart and Mr.. and Mrs. E. J.
Riecker and Mrs. John levin of
Beverly.
Jesse Boles and family spent Sun
day with her father Jap Newton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert White and
daughter of GAINESVILLE spent Sunday
with her father George Boles.
The Green reunion was held Oct
| at the home of Mrs. Mary Hum
phrey, and early in the morning the
| different families began to arrive
with well filled baskets and at noon
a bounteous dinner was served in
cafeteria style to the A guests as
aembled. 1t was a beautiful day for
the occasion. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Green, Mr.. and
Mrs Curt Humphrey, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Johnson and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs Carl Syphers and two
sons, Dale Syphers and family John
Clifford and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.
Link Clifford, Walter Clifford and
family, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Clifford,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-11

port and was brought here where
Mrs. Starting cared for him. He
was the son of Joseph and Kitty
Van Fossen and was born in Mar
ion township on Nov. Z. 1848. Al
most his entire life was spent in
Morgan county where he made hosts
of friends. To them were born four
children, Clara, Laura and two sons
who died in infancy. He is survived
by one daughter Mrs. Clara Startling,
and one grandson Lowell Starting;
two half brothers Wilson Van Fos-
sen of Chesterhill and D. S. Van
Fossen of Stockport, and one half
sister Mrs. Emma FarnswOrth of
Dale Funeral services were con-
Quoted Oct by Rev. Jeffers at the
Startling home, with burial In
Pennsville cemetery.
Mrs. Clara Walker returned Fri
day from a visit in GAINESVILLE. She
was accompanied home by her
daughter Mrs. Paul Hayes and two
children for the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. R. Bishop, Kath-
ryn Hook and Mrs. Kate White and
daughter Florence spent Sunday
with John Zumbro's at Waterford.
Albert Walker and family of Wa
terIown spent Sunday with his
mother Mrs. Mary Walker.
Mrs. Mary Ramser of Coshocton
and Mrs. Homer Hall of Bellaire
were week end guests of their broth
er Harry Cross.
Pennsville spent Sunday with he
grandparents Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Nc
Inturf.
Mrs. Park Kean spent Thursday
with Mrs Nora Mott.
John r. Sheets is visiting in
GAINESVILLE.
James Spencer of Bald Eagle
spent Saturday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Williams
A. A. Bailey left Wednesday for
Oak Hill, where he has employment.
Mr. and Mrs. T. I. Mercer, Mrs.
C. P. Justice, Mrs. Jennie Patterson,
Mrs. George Vickroy and daughter
Gladys, James Trout and Mrs. Ella
Rardin attended the 0. G.. M. con-
venfion at McConnelsville, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Gage of Guys
vile spent Sunday with Gale Cages.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Wood, Miss
Nora Carr, Miss Chattie Wood, Law
son Carr, Jesse Hayes and family
and Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Hayes spent
Sunday with Thurm Carr's at Corn
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. S. Metcalf return
ed to Watertown Sunday, after a
visit with their daughter Mrs. Har-
vey' Campbell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Longfellow and
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay White spent Sun
day at Elliott Cross Roads.
Clyde Bundy left Monday for Phi
10 for an indefinite time.
Mrs. A. w. Wood is visiting her
daughters in Malta
John Bailey spent the week end
with his uncle c. G. Walker and
family at Brokaw
Mrs. Carrie Ellis and Mr.. and
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-11
ANSWER TO THE LETTER OF
l.. b. STRONG

Mr.. Strong's letter in last week s
papers is both enlightening and sur
prising-enlighten in that it re-
yeals his lack of knowledge regard
ing the operation of the school law
and surprising in that man who
aspires to become Morgan county's S
representative in the state legisla-
ture would have the boldness to
come before the people with a letter
SO replete with misinformation.
Mr.. Strong admits in the begin
ming that they have good schools in
Delaware county. Delaware county
schools operating under the Ohio
law? One doesn't have to go to
Delaware county to find good
schools. Some of as good schools as
are to be found anywhere are found
right in Morgan county, and under
the Ohio law, toe. Too many Of us
think that what the other fellow has
is better than what we have. Let
Mr.. Strong visit some of the first
grade township high schools-Rein-
crsviIle, Stockport, PennsviIle, Ches-
terhiIl, and the second grade schools
at Mountyilie and Ringgold and see
whether you have minimum of
everything but pupils. = Mr.. Strong
needs little first hand informa-
ton. No better work is being done
in any school than is being done in
some of these rural high schools.
And what Mr.. Strong has said is
very unfair to these communities.
Instead OF the high schools being
accessible to only about One-half Of
the pupils, there are 13 schools pret-
ty we'll distributed over the county
in which nigll school work is being
offered. Most of the pupils can at
tend high school and board at home.
But, if only half of the pupils are
thus provided for, as Mr.. Strong ad-
mits, this is a much better condition
than ever existed under the old sys-
tenn.
Mr.. Strong said, tThe law that we
have, took hold anu attempted to
close one-half or more of our sub
district schools and transport the
scholars from the closed to those
still open in an effort to centraliZe to
that extent. At the close of nine
years almost all of the schools clos
ed are open again, a virtual confes-
sion that transportation is impos-
sible." Our objection to this state
ment is that it isn't true. There
never was any attempt at centraliza-
ton of schools in Morgan county. In
one community, however, three
schools were consolidated into one
two-room school; but this did not in
volve transportation and was the
best thing that could Eave been done
for the schools of this community.
And the policy of the administration
is, and always has been, to keep
away from transportation as much as
is consistent with the best interests
of education in the county. Some
schools have been closed because OF
lack Of pupils; some have been re-
opened when there We're enough pu-
pills TO justify their being reopened.
Some were closed this year; others
were Teopened this year.
No careful, thinking man would
make the statement, as Mr.. Strong
did, that the school law is depopu-
lating the rural districts. Statistics
show that the opposite is true. Nor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-11
The Never Silent Club

The N S. club met at the home OF
Mrs. Alice Rutledge Sept. 20. Meet
ing called to order by secretary.
Minutes of previous meeting read
and approved Roll call answered
by what you consider your mothers
best dish. Many thoughts were to
be picked up from this subject.
Should a woman have definite al
lowance, discussed by all members
present. Question naturally wound
up unanimously. What's your
opinion? Next in order was a
cookie contest in which four ladies
took part. Mrs. Lulu Glen was
awarded the prize for the best
cookie baker.
The lecturer gave a complete sur
prise which was much enjoyed by
all, each and every one responding
to lecturers call. Amateur auction
eer, whistling Yankee Doodle, wash
ing crying baby's face, picking a
goose, singing with clothes pin over
tongue, taking ten steps backwards
pigeon toed, shaking hands three
different ways ana ringing central,
were some OF the stunts pulled off.
Five different prizes were awarded.
Say members who were not pres
ent, you don't know what you are
missing. Hostess served watermel-
on and two kinds of cake, after
which a piano solo was rendered by
Alice Rutledge.
The October meeting place is not
decided yet. Program: Roll call,
answered by the hardest work you
have to do; readings, Lucille Fergu-
son and Nan Heron; song by club.
Is the woman better off who stays
at home, or the one who neglects her
work by continually leaving it?
Discussed by members present
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-11

gan county is rural county and
United States census statistics show
that the population III 1850 was 28,-
SIS. Each census thereafter, except
the one in 1880, showed a loss of
population for the county. The ay-
erage loss from 1850 to 1910 was
208 people per year. And this was
before the present. school law was
ever thought of. The average loss
from 1910 10 1920 was 154 people
per year. And the present school
law was in operation during three
fifths of this time. And the villages
have lost as we'll as the rest of the
county. AS the yearly loss of popu-
lation since the present school law
went into operation has been less
than it was before, the process of
reasoning by which one would come
to the conclusion that the school law
is depopulating the rural districts,
passes understanding.
Again Mr.. Strong said ''The Ohio
State Journal in an editorial last
Thanksgiving time called attention
to the fact that $500 or 240O pupils
at o. S. u. were conditioned-short
in some part of their work" He
10
u, as well as other colleges of Ohio
are raising their standards because
under the present school system
more young people are seeking an
education and the colleges have fail
ed to increase their capacity suffi-
ciently to accommodate all who ap-
ply for admission. Consequently the
requirements are SO high that only
the best can make the necessary
grades. And, further, although IL
students who had finished their
high school work in the schools OF
Morgan county were at 0. S. U. last
year, not one of these failed or was
conditioned. Isn't that pretty
good record for county in which
this law has failed and will fail for
any where from Is to so years?"
And Mr.. Strong is mot going to sug-
gest the remedy" The remedy for
what?
Why does Mr. Strong refer to
high school pupils as being IL and
13 years Of age? Out of 507 pupils
in our high schools last year only
one was 12 and only IA were / 8
years OF age. ALI the rest were old
er. The average age of the pupils
in the freshmen classes of our high
schools last year was Is.
1t is evident from Mr. Strong's
whole letter that he doesn't want
the school law to succeed. Should
he ask us to sacrifice the education
of our children in order that he may
have tie pleasure Of proving that
the law will fail?" There can be
no doubt that it will fail if Mr..
Strong gets control We do not be-
lieve that the school system of Nor
gan county should be put into the
hands of man who can see nothing
ahead for the schools but failure
If you wish the schools of Nor
gan county to maintain their high
standard of success and efficiency,
vote for DR.. Lee Humphrey and
Hiram Hart for members of the
county board of education.
GOOD SCHOOLS COMMITTEE
G. P. YOCOM. Chairman.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-11
The Coterie Club

The Coterie club was entertained
by Mrs. Alma Spencer for the Sep
tember meeting. After disposing of
subjects of interest to the club, the
program was rendered, after which
the hostess served delicious refresh
ments. The October meeting will
be held at the home of Mrs. Louisa
Henery, with Mrs. Gladys Henery
hostess. The following program
prepared for the meeting will be
rendered: Roll call, What is your
favorite housework: Which is hard
er, your spring or fall work. Why?
What is your method of saving
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-11

sweet corn, bean and other garden
seeds; What have you substituted
this year for fruits and buffers in
your canning? There will be an cleo
tion of officers for the year, and all
members are requested to be pres
ent-XX
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Financial Flashes
From James aIacfariane 4 20,
Sil Second Ave.

Twenty Industrial stocks average
$40, a decline OF So. Railroad
stocks average TT.T3. decline OF IS.
San francisco wires statement
made by one of the most prominent
oil men Of the Pacific coast that at
the present time there Is no inten-
ton OF the larger companies to again
cut the price Of California crude oil.
and that there will be no further cut
IL It can be avoided.
Price OF copper in New York ffx
to Is cents.
London bar silver. 307s.
Delaware & Hudson net operating
income the first six months annual
shows rate OF 11.s per cent on the
common. against 81 per cent.
Railroad equipment buying has
reached low point Of the year.
Sears. Roebuck expects farmers 10
buy more freely in the near future.
France warns Britain upon new
Ruhr deal. Declares she will not
tolerate international reparations
board.
Youngstown steel mills to end IL.
hour worldly
Freight traffic during the week
ending June 30 was the heaviest ever
handled by American railroads. The
total number Of cars loaded were
1921. no.
Current earnings OF National Bis.
cult company expected to be better
than 1915 per cent on its common
stock and 44.45 per cent on its pre-
ferred stock.
Control OF the National Conduit
and Cable company properties is ex.
pected 10 pass over at an carly date
TO the Anaconda Copper Mining com.
pany. which is Understood to have
acquired a majority OF the company's
per cent bonds.
industrial Alcohol earnings de.
clared 10 approximate between 50
and $40 share this year.
Westinghouse Electric incoming or.
ders for the first quarter OF this
fiscal year totallcd s47.500.00o.
British dock strike called of and
work viii be resumed Immediately.
Bank Of England rate unchanged
at 4 per cent.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
MACHINE DOES
MAIL SORTING
Invention Is Being Tried in
Washington PoStoffice

AKRON. o. July IA decades
labor finally has cryutalllzed itsolI
into "a machine that promises 20 rev
olutionize mail sorting in postoffiee'
turnout tho world
approximately three quarters OF d
million dollars was expended bsfor,
the device. now on trial IN tho cts
postoffiee In Washington. was per
fectod
CaHcmir Oehring. former employs
OF the y. y. Goodrich Co. conceived
tho idea In 1913. John Ganmeter
now vice president OF the Goodrich
company. TO whom he contded his
secret. offered 10 help him.
They worked together several
years. Then Ganmoter withdrew in
favor OF Charles c. gladden.. another
Goodrich inventor A section or the
Goodrich tire plant became their
laboratory.
a machine. crude compared with
the perfected model was tried out
In tho Chlcago postoffioc FOR n year
Meanwhile, Gehrlng and gladden.
found much room for Improvement
They started work again, aud after
six years evolved the sorter now in
use
n the Washington trials prove
successful. the machine probably
wiz be placed in all the larger Of
fees. Gehring now makes his head
quarters IN Newark. ". j.
Sorting Il done BY hand AZ pres
ent. Hut Anticipated methods mus,
go in the postoffico, az well as IN 9th
cr business and Industry.
Five clerks work on one machine
The operators may ~ down while
on duty. Each has a separate KEY.
board. similar 10 that Of a linotype,
before him He presses a certain
key and the letter IL on It's way 20 a
compartment
The machine. n Il survives the
tests. probably wilr be adopted by
foreign governments, TOO.
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DECISION WILL HELP
STABILIZE SECURITIES

This decision has bctn welcomed
by all interests. especially the pub
lie utility group. II should make
more safe telephone securities. eNc.
trio light and power securities and
street railway securities. This does
not m.an that the supreme court
uphoids dishonesty or stock water
ing. but Il does mean that Il will
protect capital when politicians. for
selfish motives. attempt 10 jeopardlze
H. Furthermore. this decision win
encourage corporations 10 appeal 70
the courts more and bother with
congress and legislatures less dur.
ing the next few years than they
have heretofore.
THE second decision which inter.
eFtn business men was when the
United States supreme court held
that the Kansas Industrial court
can fix or regulate wages only in a
great emergency, Briefly. this de-
cision was that in the case OF a
railroad or coal strike. where the
public Is threatened with starva.
ton or disaster. an industrial court
can eonrs In and fix wages. but only
in such instances.
1.-THE special caHe was one involv,
Ing the Charles Wolf Packing Co.
The United States supreme court
held that II was not necessary for
this packing company TO do business
There were other companies from
which goods could be purchased. and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-13
YAKIMA SHIPS
STRAWBERRIES

More than $1,000 crates OF straw
berries have been shipped from the
Yakima valley. figures secured by
the state development department
OF the Chamber Of Commerce indI.
cate. while prices were no, as good
as last year. the total from the
crop win be approximately three
times as great as In 1922
The growers report that aspara-
gus. strawberries. grapes and early
potatoes are showing a satisfactory
profit 70 growers and there also has
been increased production OF spin.
ach. cherries. pears. eucumbers and
products which are being marketed
because Of increased diversity OF
farming.
The Yakima shsepmen have he-
gun to move the lamb crop to mar.
ket. They have been on the forest
range for several weeks and II Is
expected that the valley this year
Will have about 10000 head
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New Issues


s. w. Straus & Co. have purchased
and are offering an issue Of 81 900. 600
sh per cent first mortgage serial
coupon three to ten-year bonds OF
the Malu Holding Corporation. Sc
cured by the land and new eight
story apartment building now being
erected at Lexington ave, and 4sth
St, New York city. Coupons are
dated January and July 1.
s. w. Straus & Co. are offering
an issue OF 100000 first mortgage
81 per cent to Is year serial
coupon bonds OF the Yellow Taxi
Realty Corporation of New York.
The borrowing corporation has
leased one OF its service stations to
the Yellow Taxicab company OF
New York and two to the Yellow
Cab company of Philadelphia for Is
years. Upon completion OF these
improvements the operating com.
panies will have 1000 taxis in serv.
ice in New York and 500 In Phila-
delphia.