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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
Teacher Pleasantly Surprised

Valley school closed Friday, April
20. with Gilmore Gilbert teacher.
We think Valley is entitled to the
banner this year, having asked the
board of education for the third
teacher to finish the term. The pu-
pills all did fine, considering the
changing in teaching they had to
meet with 1t has been custom for
some years, for the parents to pre-
pare basket dinner and go to Val
ley the last day and set table with
good things. After the dinner hour
the pupils rendered some very inter-
esting exercises. At the close of this
program the ladies had prepared a
program that was a surprise, but
was very much appreciated. After
a few remarks, school was dis
missed, all going home thinking it
had been time we'll spent.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
Entertain Normal Students

At her home in McConnelsville,
on Thursday evening, April 10, Miss
Jessie Wells, normal school director,
assisted by Mrs. B. D. Richardson,
music director, and the latter's
mother, Mrs. Aber, entertained de-
lightfully for the normal students.
The evening was spent with a tree
guessing contest, progressive games,
and music. Delicious refreshments
were served. There are 26 students
in the normal and the way they
worked on guessing trees is proof
positive that they are students"
VIM. Embree won the prize by
guessing correctly 25 out of &c
trees.
These students are preparing to
give an operetta on May 9, which
promises to be fine entertainment.
Xxx
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
Volume SO
NEW WHOLESALE GROCERY
Is TO OPEN MAY FIRST

Stockholders of the newly organ
iZed wholesale grocery met Monday
night, and selected directors as fol-
lows Jno. d. Erwin, H. H. Brewster,
F. B. Kraps, H. G. Allen, John
Dover, Fred Dover, Draper Van Fos-
sen, S. A. Finley and DR.. C. e. Nor
thrup. The directors organized by
electing j. D. Erwin, president; F.
B. Kraps, vice president; C. E. Nor
thrup, secretary; John Dover, treas
urer; H. G. Allen, general manager;
Miss Dove Fisher, bookkeeper and
stenographer. Messrs. Carl Betz and
Robert Durbin were employed as
statesmen. Mr.. Francis Boles of
Windsor township was also employ
ed. Others will be hired later. The
business is starting off with capi-
talization of $4,000, and as has
been announced it will be known as
the Muskingum Valley Grocery Co.
A five year lease has been taken on
the building from it's owners, which
are the three national banks of the
two towns. At the expiration of the
lease, it is the present, plan of the
company to then take the building
over
If present plans carry the new
concern will be open for business
May /
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
Farm and Home League

Farm and Home League held the
April meeting at the Charley Wilson
house recently vacated by w. B.
Moore. The next meeting will be
May 10 at the same place, with pro-
gram as follows: Roll call, to be
answered by the funniest thing I ev-
er heard In what way may more of a
community spirit be created, Ethel
Wilson; At present prices what is
the farmers dollar worth, Cassie
Whitehouse; recitation, May Knox;
Profits for the farmer in poultry,
Belle Fox; How to tighten house
hold work, Dora Flanders; Possibili-
ties for progressive young people,
Carrie Ray; Our community s
greatest need, Mary Wilson; What
entertainment would you advise for
school children during vacation, FL
la Knox; recitation, Irene Wilson
song, Ella Broedel; Does it pay to
keep a farm ledger, Lottie McDow-
ell: reading, Allie Moore; Ten of the
most useful labor savers in the av-
erage home, Lucille Richardson /;
song, Mary Moore; How / care for
500 baby chicks, Mrs. Ingram; The
social side of farm life, Mrs. Fred
Kalb; Prospect of success of Farm
and Home League for coming sum-
mer, Pearl Radcliffe; Abandoning
the Morgan county children's home,
Mrs Ona Warne; discussion by
members. Each one is requested to
bring lunch.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
The Friendship Circle

On April II the Friendship Cir
Gle met at the home of Mrs. Mary
Hammond, with is members and
several visitors and children pres
ent. Meeting was opened with vic
trola music. Some business mat
ters were discussed. For the lee
ture hour, the following ladies gave
readings: Helen Still. Ida Harper,
Emma Harris and Mary Hammond.
The stunts given by ten different
members were very amusing. A
duet was sung by Helen Still and
Emma Harris. The hostess served
nice refreshments.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Emma Harris May 8. A pot
luck lunch will be served. The fol-
lowing program will be given: Ori-
Gin of Mothers day, Amanda Spen-
Ger; readings, Marie Ralph and
Helen Cristman; A mothers influ-
ence, Catha Johnson; roll call, noted
mOtherS-XX
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
APPROVE THE ABANDONING
OF THE eHIEDREN'S HOME

The board of county commission
ers has received the approval of the
Department of Public Welfare, for
the abandoning of the Morgan coun-
ty children's home. Approval is
based upon the following facts:
The population OF the institution
has included only 81 different chill
dren in a period Of five years.
The present population is only 10
children. The letter states fuI ther
that this small number of children
can undoubtedly be cared for in
boarding homes >or free homes, if
there is trained social worker WHO
will be responsible for securing
these homes and supervising the
children after placement Such a
worker could also do all the other
social work in the county incide mt
to the care and protection of de-
pendent and delinquent children. A
new program Of child care could no
doubt be financed for less money
than is now being spent on the 0
children in the institution, If the in
vestment in plant and equipment and
the sum necessary for ordered re-
pairs and the annual budget are
taken into consideration.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
Center Progressive Club

Center Progressive club met at
the home of Della Ludman April IL,
at 1920, with IA members, seven
children and one visitor present
The forenoon was taken up in sew
ing rags. A delicious dinner was
served at noon by the hostess. 1t
consisted of chicken, gravy, mashed
potatoes, pickle, cake and coffee,
etc. After dinner the business was
taken up, and the program carried
out. Names drawn for quilts were
Maggie Wilson, Nellie Morris, Alice
Hook, Gladys Rex. A vote was TAX
en- to give five quilts the next meet
ing. Arrangements were made to
meet at Mrs. Ludman's on Thursday
and put on two dress forms
The May meeting will be at Eva
Morris. Meet at 10:30. Go pre-
pared to quilt. Program: Song by
club; club topic: How do attractive
homes, schools and church sur
roundings aid in producing better
boys and girls, discussion to be led
by Cora Morris and Hazel Conn;
reading, Gladys Rex; duet, Della
Ludman and Nellie Morris; birthday
pantomime by each member; funny
story, Maggie Wilson and Maggie
Thomas; recipes for salads, Lille
McFerren and Merida Morris.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
AT THE CHURCHES
Stockport Circuit

Sunday school at usual hour
Preaching at Ebenezer at 1920,
Sunday a. m. Preaching at Olivet,
2:3O, Sunday p. m. Preaching at
Stockport, Sunday evening. Prayer
meeting Wednesday evening at 1880
with Bible study class Immediately
after. All who are interested in this
course are invited to attend. Chris
tian Endeavor Sunday night at $3.50.
C. E. Jeffers, pastor.
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. nj.
Morning worship at 1890 o'clock.
C. e. service at 6:45 and evening
worship at 1880. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening at 7:30.-D. r.
Warne, pastor.
Methodist Episcopal Church
Regular services all day, with
Sunday school at the usual hour.
Preaching at 1920 a. m., and 1880
p. m. At the morning hour the pas
tor will preach the third of a series
of SERMONS on the. church. Epworth
League at 6:45 p. m. Robert Dur
bin will teach the Non-Skid Sunday
school class.-R. o. McRae, pastor.
Bristol Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 10 a. m. and
preaching at II, by the pastor Rev.
w. nj. Mackay.
Main Street Church of Christ 4
All Odd Fellows and their friends
are invited to attend the special SER
vices for the Odd Fellows on Sun
day night. The minister will speak
on the topic, 1.-The Arrows are Be
yond You Lad" You are invited to
attend the Bible school at $50 a.
M, and the church services at 1890
a. m. Christian Endeavor at $50
p. M, and the special service at
1880 p. m. The minister will preach
at Meigs at 230 p. m. You are in
vited to come out to these services
-A.C. Mattern, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
Dies Near High Hill

Mrs. Alice McIntire, aged 81, died
at her home near High Hill Satur-
day night, after lingering illness
from paralysis. She is survived by
her husband A. P. McIntire and four
children: Floyd McIntire of Zanes-
Vile; Carl of Meigs township, Mus
kingum county; Asa Of the home,
and Mrs. Ethel McClurg of Zanes-
vile. She was a daughter of the
late Albert and Sarah Marshall. Ed
ward Marshall of Charlottesville is
her brother
Funeral services were conducted
at the Ark Spring church Tuesday
morning, and interment was made
in the church cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
Hackney School Notes

Faye McFarren and Franklin Dye
closed a successful term of school
Saturday. April 81, with fine pro-
gram by the little folks, after which
the parents and teachers held their
meeting and reorganized for the
coming year, installing the follow
ing officers: Pres, Boyd Conn; vice
pres, and lec., Alice Hook; sec'y,
Belle Wilson; treas, Nellie Conn;
press reporter, Ella Ryerson. The as
sociation voted to hold meetings
throughout the summer months
meeting the first Friday in each
month. The parents are urged to all
turn out, take part and make the
meetings teresting.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
ENJOYABLE Time at Borders School

School was out last Friday at the
Borders school. The day was ideal.
Long before the noon hour, people
began coming until they numbered
65 in all. Then the ladies fixed a
table, and oh say Mr. Editor, you
should have been there Such a
dinner, There was roast chicken
dressing, fried chicken, pressed
chicken sandwiches, weiner sand
wiches, pressed ham sandwiches,
pimento sandwiches, deviled eggs,
potato salad, cheese, pickles, jelly,
bread and butter, pies and cakes.
The ladies in this community can
not be beat when it comes to get
ting up good dinner. After dinner
there was fine program consisting
Of dialogues and declamatiOns. The
children surely did well. Short
talks were made by Walter Bark
hurst, J. B. Shell, Mrs. Goodsell
Henderson and Mrs. Walter Bark
hurst, and there were a few remarks
by the teacher John Daley who has
taught a very successful school and
has had a unanimous call to teach
the next term of school.
We are glad for the good social
times we have at such gatherings
Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
Can't Down an Honest Democrat

Let a man be honest as he may,
some one is sure to question it. This
fact was very plainly demonstrated
last week. The honest man was our
good Democratic friend VIM. H
Dewitt. In making out his tax re-
turns which were more than just
down to the fraction of penny, he
listed his ten pullets at SO each
Unreasonably high as this would ap-
pear to all fair minded, unpreju-
diced citizens not Influenced by po-
litical bounds, Auditor Harper and
Clerk Spence, hide bound Republi-
cans, have raised a rumpus, and are
seeking to make trouble for Dewitt
because they feel he did not list his
chickens high enough, and they will
probably carry the, matter TO the tax
commission of Ohio, unless Dewitt
volunteers to add few more dollars
to each Of the pullets, and thus be
further robbed by high taxes.
Good honest Democrat that Dewitt
is, he is not going to be disturbed by
these Republican officials high
handed effort to tax his flock out OF
existence, but on the other hand, he
is determined to hold on to the pull
lets, since it will be their noble sons
in 1924 whose clarion notes will
ring out the defeat of Harding and
the doom of all of his kind, Harper
and Spence included, and the Re-
publican party in general.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
Hiram McGrath Receives Patent

Mr.. Hiram McGrath, one of the
most skilled mechanics in this sec
tion of the state, has received a
patent under date of April II for a
device he perfected for an automatic
fan to be attached to porch swing.
Recently as has the patent been
granted, Mr.. McGrath has had a
number of inquiries already concern
ing it. While past 80 years of age
Mr. McGrath's hand has not "lost
its cunning. and this latest device
is only one of many products of his
skill. While he does not plan to
manufacture the device himself, he
is not going to be in any hurry about
disposing of his rights.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
Leases
Community Home Makers Club

Our Community Home Makers
club met April IL, with Lille Cham
bers. The program that was to
have been used at the March meet
ing at Lizzie Crismans was carried
over on account of the few present
as a result of sickness, and was rem
dered at the April meeting. There
were 4 present One new member,
Mrs. Williams, was added to the
club After the program fine re-
freshments were served.
The May meeting will be with Oh
lie Dewitt. The program is to be a
volunteer one, each member to pre-
pare something as suits them, eth
er song, defamation, essay or
reading, but each one is expected to
have something prepared.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
Help One Another Club Meets

The Help One Another club met at
the home OF Mrs. Sadie Elliott April
10. After the business of the club
the April program was given as fol-
lows: Prayer, Mrs. Louisa Rex;
Making garden, club; question box;
reading, Mrs. Combs; games. Eight
members, two children and one Wis
itOr were present. Delicious re-
freshments of fruit salad, pie and
cake were served.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Mrs. Verna Dye, May s.
Xxx
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
New Era Clubs Closing Meeting

The members OF the New Era club
closed their meetings for the season
Monday evening. The meeting was
held at the home of the president
Mrs. c. S. Dye, on Kennebec hill. A
very interesting program was rem
dered. A paper "The Frieze of the
Prophets" was read by Mrs. J. r.
Alderman. A Bible story on Jonah,
prepared by Mrs. G. M. Scott, was
read by Mrs. Anna Rusk. Miss Effie
Gregg presented a story on Nehe-
miah. Mrs. A H. Mercer gave current
events. Piano music was furnished
by Mrs. j. r. Alderman and Mrs.
Geo. Lowell.
Delicious refreshments were serv-
ed by the hostess. In addition to
the club members, others present to-
enjoy the occasion were Mrs. G.. E.
Harper, Mrs. J. H. Stalker Mrs.
Laura McCloskey and Mrs Black
burn, Mrs. Dyes mother
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
Birthday Surprise Near Hackney

Mrs. Isaac Hastings was some
what surprised Sunday morning
when her neighbors began to drop
in at her home, one after another,
all concealing their baskets before
they came in. She never realized
what they were up to until some of
them spoke of giving her birthday
whipping. She became very much
excited and threatened to leave
home, but on second thought de-
when she saw all the good things
the baskets contained The dinner
was served cafeteria style. About
SO partook of it. The afternoon was
spent socially by the old folks,
pitching horse shoes and joy riding
by the young people. Those who
enjoyed the occasion were Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Roberts, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
Motz, Mr.. and Mrs. Hamer PARCEL,
Mr.. and Mrs. Miner Morris, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. C. Motz, Mr.. and Mrs. T. E..
Wilson, Mrs. Howard Lewis, Mrs.
Herbert Edgell, Geneva and Mary
Wilson, Beulah and Doris Morris,
Avanelle and Eileen Motz, Alma
Fay Lewis, Yvonne and Yolanda Ed
gell, Mabel Roberts, Louise Will
liams, Helen Clark, John, George,
and Willie Wilson, Ode Dye, Harold
Combs, Dana and Robert Morris,
Theodore Motz, George Sealock,
Karl Williams, Carl and James
Motz, Vernon and Leland Wilson,
Earl and Joseph PARCEL, Charles
Lewis and the hostess and family
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
Last Day of School at Sand Hill

On Friday, April 20, w. l.. Smith
closed his third successive term of
school at Sand Hill. About II
o'clock the patrons of the district
began to gather and at noon about
so partook of most bountiful din
ner. The afternoon was spent in
declamations, dialogues, etc., each
one doing his part we'll. Mr.. Smith
is splendid teacher and the pat
rons spoke of their appreciation of
his good work in the past three
years, and wished him success in
the future.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
Dies at Williston, N. d.

Mr.. VIM. A. Palmer, aged about
Sc years, died last Friday, April 20
at his home in Williston, N. D. He
had bene. in poor health for some
time, and two weeks ago underwent
an operation on his lungs. Just the
cause of his death has not been
learned, but it was not tuberculosis
Mr.. Palmer was son of the late
Stafford Palmer, of Malta. He went
to Williston, N. d., about 20 years
ago. He engaged in farming and
marketing and was successful, and
one of the leading citizens of that
place, having held number of diff
ferent offices, and having been ar
active member of the M. E. church
there. His wife who was Miss
Lille McGrath, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hiram McGrath of this place,
survives, and five sons-Hiram, who
is located in Iowa, and Senate, Ray
mond, Lewis and Ebert, all of Will
liston. The first three named are
married. He also leaves two sisters,
Mrs. Ella Sullivan of Butte, Mont.
and Mrs. Annie Miller of Malta, and
one brother, Charles Palmer of
Rochester, Mich.
Funeral services were held at his
late home, with burial at Williston.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
Brought to PennsviIle for Burial

Mention is made elsewhere in
this paper of the death of Barclay
Penrose which occurred last Friday
at Barnesville. He was formerly a
resident of Pennsville and was an
uncle of w. H. Penrose of that place.
He is survived by his wife who was
Mary Gilbert. He also leaves two
sons, Oliver who resides in Mime
sofa, and Mahlon of New York; and
daughter, Mrs. Frank Yocom Of
Barnesville. Mrs. Mary Santee who
resides in Arizona, is his sister.
The body was brought to Penns-
vile and the funeral held there
Tuesday from the Friends church,
interment being made in the church
cemetery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
Parent-Teachers' Important Notice

The Parent-Teachers association
will meet Monday evening, April 80,
in the Fl. S. auditorium at 1880. Of
ficers will be elected for the ensuing
year, and special program will be
rendered as prepared by Mrs. Evelyn
True Button. This will be followed
by talk by DR.. E. I. Shafer who has
for a number of years been connect
ed with the state board of health.
His subject will be Health as ap
piled to town and country" DR..
Shafer is brought to the meeting
through the solicitation of the Nor
gan County Medical Board. A gen
eral invitation is extended to all,
and a large attendance is much de-
sired. Admission is free.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
Birthday Celebration for G.M.Black

Sunday the 7Ist Dlrthuay OF MT.
Geo. M. Black was appropriately
celebrated at his home in Malta,
with big family dinner. Those
present were his immediate family
Mr.. and Mrs. B. o. Perkins and
children, Mr.. Charles Black and Miss
Thurza and Miss Josephine Black of
Columbus Mr.. Black enjoys very
good health, and besides working in
the polishing room at the foundry,
he attends to his lodge duties, as
Master Of Valley Lodge, No. 145, F.
& A. M. Mr. Chas. Black who is
employed with the Electric Power
plant. Miss Thurza Black. actuary in
the insurance department, and Miss
Josephine Black, teache~ all return
ed to Columbus, Monday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26

The Woman.s Missionary society
of the Main Street Church of Christ
will meet in the basement of the
church Tuesday, May /, at 1880 p.
m Mrs. Amanda Smith and Mrs.
Ethel Palmer. hostesses. Leader,
Mrs. Geo. Underwood. Devotional
leader, Mrs. VIM. Mcdaniel. Echoes
from everywhere, L. T. Conner.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
Escapes from Lancaster

Everett Jones got away, without
permission, from the Lancaster In
dustrial Farm, and came here the
latter part Of last week. Tuesday the
officials here received word to hold
him, and on Wednesday he was TAX
en- to GAINESVILLE by Sheriff Newton,
and there was taken in charge by
Lancaster officials.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
Deaths Toll
April 10 to 28

HVTI To 10 20
Abel Bennett, Akron.
Mrs. Chas. Ziegler, Darlington.
Mrs. A. p. McIntire, High Hill.
Chas. Tucker, Athens.
Barclay Penrose, GAINESVILLE.
Mary Vincent, Todds.
Mrs. Frances Lovelace, Columbus,
Willard Baker, GAINESVILLE.
Lewis McGrath, st. Louis, Mo.
w. A. Palmer, Williston, N. D.
DR.. T. j. Lyme, Stockport.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
Attended Scottish Rite Meeting

G. E. Fisher, F. B. Smith, Jas
Christie, c. E. Dougan and D. C.
France attended the Scottish Rite
meeting last week in Columbus. The
following from the twin cities took
the work: Geo. Wood. Fred Coulson
J. HI. Witte and Edward Tyler.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
'28 Glass Leaves Memorial

For the past number of years the
Senior classes of M. & M. have left
certain high school memorials. The
class of 1923 have given barberry
hedge, which they put out about the
building the latter part Of last week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
Death of Mrs. Frances Lovelace

Mrs. Frances Loyelace, aged 68,
widow of Hartford Lovelace, former
sergeant in the Columbus police de-
partment, died Friday noon very
suddenly, from acute indigestion.
She was born in Athens county and
was sister of Mrs. NJ. e. Danford
of this place whom she often visited.
She is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. Ethel Stewart, and Mrs. Leila
Unsela with whom she had made her
home since the death Of her hus-
band about three years ago. How
ever she was visiting the other
daughter when stricken by death
Besides her sister Mrs. Danford
Mrs. Lovelace is survived by one
brother Mr.. Greedy Mcdonald of
Maitland, Mo.
She was a member of the Grace
NJ p church of Columbus. Funeral
services were held Monday, with
burial in the Greenlawn cemetery
Atty and Mrs. Danford and daugh-
ter Miss Blanche Danford went up
Saturday, remained until after the
funeral and returned home Tuesday
afternoon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26

Mrs. Lucetta Hammond who re-
Gently returned from Columbus 10
her home here on North E1ghth
street, is suffering with a heavy
cold, and is threatened with pneu-
mOnia.