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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-07-12
NOTICE OF DOG TAy Do,

The County Assessor has deliveries
the dog tax roll to this office for no ~
lection. This is a notice tn al J Jo,-
owners TO pay the tax on their dogs
before September 1st, 1923, on which
date the delinquent list will be cert.
flied to the Sheriff for collection
Ivan Macy, County Treasurer. Rem
ton County, Wash. 80
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-07-12
CALL FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT No
is R0NnC

/ hereby call for payment at the
office Of the County Treasurer. Pros
ser, Benton County, Washington. bonds
Nos. II to 16 inclusive, series "F,;
School District No. 16, on Sentemba,..
lst, 1928, on which date interest will
cease on the above numbered bonds.
Ivan Macy, County Treasurer. Ben
ton County, Wash. Go
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-07-12

AN INVESTMENT and home-Will
build a home for anyone VINO wishes
to own their own home and pay for
it monthly iy.li No H payment down !. # you
Inc 80 o"n w. 6tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-07-12
BANK STATEMENT

Report of the financial condition of
ene American Security Bank located
at Kennewick, State of Washington.
a. the close of business on the 3Oth
day of June, 1923.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27
Christmas Al The Sanatorium

At no place about here was the
spirit Of Christmas more manifest
than it was at Rocky Glen sanator-
ium. Beginning Monday evening
an orchestra composed of Misses
Margaret Durbin, piano, and Eleanor
Erwin, violin; Dean Northrup, vio
lin; Edgar NOrthrup, saxophone, and
Edward Perkins, cornet, gave con
cert there. and Mr.. Raymond Black
burn sang selections. Santa came
and decorated the handsome tree.
every patient being remembered.
Tuesday the trays to the patients
confined in their cottages were nice
ly decorated with carnations, and
the holiday colors. Messrs. Frank
Gray, Fred Mcdonald and Miss Mar
garet Rothrock sang Christmas
carols, and at 9:15 a. m. the gifts
were distributed. A fashlight pic
ture was also taken. At noon a big
elegant turkey dinner was served
and in the evening in the recreation
hall there was again music, by
Frank Gray, Fred Mcdonald, and the
Misses Ruth kennard, Erma Curry,
and Margaret Rothrock Superin-
tendent and Mrs. Phillips left moth
ing undone to bring real Christmas
cheer to those who are under their
care, and there was a real genuine
Christmas spirit, and the patients
expressed themselves to the effect
that they enjoyed the occasion far
better than they ever dreamed they
would be able to, away from home.
The patients were also made glad
by the presentation of two fine
boxes of candy from Mr.. Lennard
Sears Of the Rexall store, and box
OF fine cigars from Mr. George Lov-
ell, of the Lowell clothing store.
They greatly appreciated the re
membranes from these gentlemen.
In this connection we might state
that there are now AZ patients at
the sanatorium and prospects are
such that very soon not only will
the institution be filled, but there
will be waiting list
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27
Death OF Jacob C. Parsons

Mr. Jacob Cope Parsons, mentlv
of whose illness has been made in
this paper, died Saturday at 9 "a m,
at his home near Ringgold. He was
past IS years Of age, and death was
due to uremic poisoning. He was
the son of the late Israel and Han
nah Cope Parsons and was born at
Ringgold, where he spent his entire
life. For the past so years he had
resided on the farm where his death
occurred. His wife who was Sarah
Tanner survives, also the following
children: Sherman and Ellis Parsons
of Malta; James and Eldon of near
Ringgold; Clarence of the home;
Chester Of Rosseau, and Mrs Grace
Pierce of near Rosseau. One daugh-
ter Nina died at the age of 5 years.
He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Miles
Woodward of Malta, who is the only
surviving member of the family of
six children. He was a member of
the Wolf Greek Christian church.
Funeral services were held Mon
day at 10 o'clock, at his late home,
conducted by Charles Bankes In
terment was made at Wolf Creek.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27
Christmas Operetta BY The Grades

Christmas Operetta BY The Grades
Owing to it being the very busy
season of the year, and the fact that
last Thursday evening the weather
was quite inclement, the operetta
given in the opera house by the
elementary grades of the McCon-
nelsville and Malta schools, was not
so well patronized as it doubtless
otherwise would have been.
1t was a Christmas operetta called
A Miser's Dream, with Harold Ken
nard in the leading role, that of the
miser The operetta was given ur-
der the direction Of Miss Margaret
Stover, supervisor of music in the
schools, assisted by Miss Lois Car
men, director of dances, and Mrs. H.
D. Bishop, director of costumes. Act
one showed Miser Money Bags
boarding his gold on Christmas eve.
He fell asleep while counting his
gold, but through the persuasion of
the elves and fairies who came TO
him, he changed in his character
and act two opened with Christmas
morning and the miser realizing that
the only way to be happy was to
make others happy. The cast in
cluded several other boys and girls
who took part with solos, speakins,
dances, etc, different characters
such as Mother Goose, Christmas
Fairy, Fairy Generosity, Elfs Sell
fishness and Unkindness and others
being represented. Besides these
there were choruses Of peasant chill
dren and If the elves, and the black
cat chorus and the fairy chorus.
There were also Christmas carols by
the entire chorus which filled the
stage, and the carols were very
pleasing part Of the program
Instrumental music was furnished
by Miss Eleanor Erwin at the piano,
Dean Northrup, violin, and Edgar
Northrup, saXophone. Mr.. Wavmt
Jackson contributed TO the enter
tainment between acts, by singing IA
fine soto
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27
MGR. EVEI.AND AND WIFE
ENTERTAIN AT OPERA HOUSE

A fine Christmas day celebration
took place in the opera house at
2:3O in the afternoon, when Mei.
Earle Eveland and his wife enter
tanned the children Of the towns and
their mothers, and some others at
free picture show preceded by a
short program, a good crowd being
present.
The stage was beautifully decor
ated with three tastefully trimmed
Christmas trees, etc. The exercises
opened with the song "Joy to the
World" which was heartily and well
sung, by ALL the orchestra following
with a selection. The orchestra was
composed of Miss Erwin at the
piano, Edgar Northrup, saxophone,
and Deane Northrup. violin. Mgr
Eveland then introduced young
Wayne Northrup who sang pretty
Christmas song, his beautiful, true,
clear voice bringing out every word
distinct and carrying to the farthest
parts of the auditorium, and his
song being given with such assur-
ance that it WITS certainly a delight
to see and hear MIN. He was accom-
panied on the piano by his brother
Edgar Mrs. Frances Eveland came
next on the program with a beauti-
ful and interesting christmas story
for the children. Under Mr.. Eve
binds leadership the chorus
Brighten the Corners" next added
to the CHEEKY Christmas atmosphere,
and Mc. Eveland followed with a
short speech filled with good whole
some advice Tor the boys and girls
present
Then while the stage was being
cleared the orchestra gave another
number and next the moving pic
lures We're on. a number of choice
comedies being given. The entire
program lasted about two hours At
the close Mgr. Eyelan1 gave the
young folks treateof pop corn. The
whole affair was q most pleasing
Christmas celebration. and Mr. Eve
land and his wife are to be compli-
mented upon the general thoughtful-
ness and kindness which induce
them to provide such affairs, and
which win them friends among both
the young and old
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27
Would Prevent Tax Collection

A suit asking Tor a temporary IN
junction to prevent the treasurers of
Athens. Hooking, Fairfield Morgan
and Washington counties from col
lecting taxes assessed against the
Connecting Gas Company operating
in these five counties was filed in
federal court last week at Colum-
bus. The defendants charge that
an unequal valuation was placed on
their property, stating the valuation
was nearly 100000 too high. The
tax assessors placed the valuation
at $1.522,020, while the defendants
place it at $1,034,7
The valuation of the company in
Morgan county, as listed for taxa
ton, is $283,110, with taxes as
sessed of $5,S66.90.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27
JAMES THOMAS SEALOCK
DIES At PORTS, KAN.

James Thomas Sealock was born
in Morgan county, Ohio. Dec 4,
1841, and was called to his reward
Nov. 80. 1923, in the New Eden
community in Smith county, Kan
sis, on his old homestead where he
had resided for Al years.
''Uncle' Tom as everyone knew
him was everybody's friend He
made friends of all and retained
them as friends through life He
was always ready by word and work
to boost any good enterprise in the
community. To this spirit in him.
stands the New Eden church that is
located on the corner of his farm as
testimony not only in giving the
land, but he also being one of the
large cash contributors.
He grew to manhood in Ohio
where in 1868 he was united in mar
riage to Miss Lydia Kuntz and to
this union were born six children,
namely: Frank and Joe and Mrs
Fred Dillon who reside IN the home
community; Mrs. Al Kable of Yaki-
ma, Wash; Fred Sealock Of Love
land, Col. and Mrs. Ernest Norris
who died in 1900. The first wife
died in 1856. The deceased was
united in marriage in 1890 to Ellen
Mcconnell and to them Two children
We're born, Arthur O.. who resides
near the old home and James ]. who
died in 1913.
Mr.. 'Sealock left Ohio in the year
1864. moving to Trenton. Mo, and
from there he moved to Smith, Kan
sas, i'll 1879, where he homesteaded
farm and lived to the end of his
life. The age of the deceased was
81 years, l months and 26 days.
He had been in failing health the
past few years and much worse this
fall, and was unconscious for sever
al days preceding his death.
To mourn their loss are left the
wife, six children, "a grandchildren,
three brothers, three sisters and a
geat host of friends.
The funeral was preached by the
Rev. A. f. Lathrop, the text being
Luke 1897. The services were held
at the New Eden Free Methodist
church Sunday afternoon and the
body was laid to rest in the Crystal
Plains cemetery where it awaits the
resurrection PORTS, Kan, indie
pendent.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27
Maccabees Celebrate Christmas


The Christmas entertainment OF
the Maccabees held on the 24th was
a big success. There was a large
crowd present in spite of the small
pox scare and the vaccination trou-
BILE On account of this trouble sew
eral numbers on the program had to
be omitted. A few opening remarks
were made by District Deputy Geo.
E. Shinn, in which he welcomed all
to the entertainment. He brought
out the relationship of the Christ
mas spirit to the principles held by
the Maccabees. He gave brief
sketch of Judas Maccabeus, the
Patriarch saint of the order, and
his principles.
Bernhard Mercer gave a very in
teresting talk on the "ancient and
modern conception of Christmas,
leading his audience back 1928 years
and bringing them back TO the
present. He pointed cut gooc to ue
done and the good that had been
done by the Maccabees and other
fraternal societies. Prof. Taylor Of
Beverly high school told of his rea-
sons for believing in the Maccabees
and gave some of their modern his
tory.
An orhestra composed Of Eleanor
Erwin, Edgar and Dean Northrup.
and Edward Perkins, gave a splendid
musical program, with several spe-
cial selections. They received q
warm welcome and their services
were highly appreciated.
The next part Cf the program was
the big oyster supper, and when all
we're satisfied and in high spirits,
Santa Claus came and brought with
him that brand of cheerfuiness that
is contagious. The evening closed
with a Jew numbers by the Maccabee
ouaTtqt Xxx
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27
Concerning Road

The AtheasMcConnelsv road
being built is to be changed so that
it viii not go past the Malta ceme-
terry. Since this il the case the OBJ
ject of which is to save money. of
which I approve, why do not the
tax payers take the route, or con-
slider the route from the Pennsville
road to the Scott Clements bridge?
1t will shorten The distance over a
mile and half and make better
grade, and save about $4,000, be-
sides the abutting tax payers are
not able TO stand the assessment on
the road change they have given
consideration. on.-Clarence James.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27
Death of w. II. II. Lyon

Mr.. w. H. H. Lyon, aged 81
years, passed away this morning at
s o'clock at the home of his daugh-
ter Mrs. j. B. Robinson of Ken
nebec hill, where he and his wife re-
sided the last few years. He had
before coming here lived for a num-
Der Of years at Gaysport. He was =
native of West Virginia. Besides
the daughter mentioned he leaves
several other children. Three weeks
ago Mr.. Lyon fell breaking his hip.
He had not been very well before
that. and this complicated with his
severe injury, caused a steady ce-
cline which resulted in his death.
The funeral which will be private,
will be held some time Saturday.
Those wishing to view the remains
are asked to call before ten o'clock
a. M, Saturday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27
State Aid For Schools

State aid was sent to the follow
ing districts in the following
amounts on Nov. s. 1923: Bloom,
$S21.00; Center, $2.177.00; Homer,
$1,366; Manchester, $3.50 Marion,
$2,06S; Penn, $3,176; Windsor, ST.
668; Deavertown. $500; Malta Nc
Connelsville, $2,791; and on Dec
20. 1923, the following: Bristol, ST.
003; Deerfeld, $90S; Malta Twp,
$467; Meigsville, $500; Union,
$793; York, 1887; total amount
for this year to date, of s22,203.
The next distribution Of state aid
will probably be made in January
F. A. Davis
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27

with few speeches by the younger
children and the entrance of a real
live Santa Claus, the festivities were
of most joyful character Mr..
Lewis Penne]l is the superintendent
of the Sunday school.
st. James Catholic Church
At st. James Catholic church mid
night mass was held on Christmas
eve, with sermon following by
Rev. FIR. Muellar, who had as his
theme peace on Earth, Good Will
to Men," the benediction following.
On Christmas morning at o'clock,
mass was again held, with the SER
mon. The church was appropriately
and beautifully decorated for the
Christmas services.
Following church here FIR Muel-
lar went to Philo where he officiated
at similar special services.
Malta Nj r.. Church
At the Malta NJ. f. church Sunday
school fine treat for the members
of the school followed the regular
exercises Sunday morning. At the
church service following, Rev. Frank
Gillian preached a sermon appro-
pirate to the Christmas season. Mrs.
3. d. Richardson, chrrch organ1st,
for the prelude played March of
the Wise Men" by Harker; for the
ofertory number she played "He
Shall Feel His Flock by Handel,
and the postlude was "Angel Trump
cts Special vocal numbers were
the song cob Holy Night" by Mrs.
Alice Harris, and an anthem by the
choir. Mrs. Edith Witte taking the
incidental solo.
At the evening service the pas
tors sermon was along the line OF
the special Christmas message, and
there was special music by the choir,
also organ numbers.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27
Miles-ThorniIey Wedding

The marriage Of Miss Mabel
THORNLEY, and Mr.. Raymond Oliver
Miles of Parkersburg was solemniz-
ed Dec. 20, at 3 o'clock, at the
home of the bride, Rev. Edgar Dean
officiating. The bride wore a beau
tiful gown of blue silk. Mrs. Miles
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. C.
w. THORNLEY, of Brokaw, and Mr..
Miles is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. II.
e. Miles of Parkersburg.
In the evening several of their
friends gave them serenade and
were generously treated to candy,
cigars and apples.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27
HOnoriDg Rev. and Mrs. ID. II. Warne
On Friday evening. Der - Pnf,
and Mrs. D. r. Warne were invited

anu MIS-. ~. II. WdTu0 were 1uVlL0Q
to the ladies' parlor of the tresby-
terian church. where as the door
was opened. they were figurativeiy
speaklng, Siv5n u kaleidoscope,
generously laden banquet table, then
the holiday decorations. and an en-
trancing Christmas tree A slight
turn Of the instrument and the fig
ures of number of the members
of the local congregation were gal
vaniZed into action, and everyone
made merry, thus picking out for
the eyes of Mr.. and Mrs. Warne, a
succession of designs in mosaic.
Many of the gifts on the tree
were in humorous allusion to the
foibles Of the different individuals,
but the climax was reached wheA
Mrs. Warne was presented with a
handsome over night bag, equipped
with toilet articles, 4nd Mr.. Warne
received an electric heating pad.
The esteem of these friends could
hardly be conveyed through the
medium of small personal gifts, but
when they have established them
selves in their new home may the
bag. suggestive of frequent return
visits, and the pad with it's pene-
trating warmth. be symbols of the
affectionate sentiment for the
Warnes of their friends in McCon-
nelsville and Malta-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27
Mcdonald (Geo.) Birch Home

Mcdonald Birch who is travelling
this winter under the Alkahest Ly-
ceaum bureau, Atlanta. Ga. is home
for the holidays with his mother
Mrs. Chas. II. Fouts. He reports
that the south is hard hit because of
the cotton failure this season. He
is under the management of The
Affiliated Lyceum and Chautauqua
bureaus, and next season will be
sent out from each of their affiliated
offices which are located at Dallas,
Ten; Chicago, H.; Atlanta, Ga;
Boston, Mass; Pittsburgh, Pa, and
ClnYpland OhiO
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27
COURT HOUSE NEWS

l.. M. Muse has filed petition suit
against Lucy Buck. Plaintiff in pc
tition claims a legal right to and is
seized in fee simple as devisee OF
Thomas Muse, deceased. according
to the will of Thomas Muse of the
undivided one-third part of lot in
Stockport Defendant, Lucy Buck,
is tenant in common with plaintiff
in said premises and has legal
right to the undivided two-thirds
part thereof as devisee of the said
Thos. Muse, according to his will,
and free of dover of L. M. Muse,
widow of Thos. Muse Plaintiff asks
that her interest may be set off to
her in seyeraity, and that partitiC4i
be made, or if that cannot be done
without injury. that such proceed
ings may be had as are authorized
by law.
PROBATE COURT
The will Of c. w. Peck has been
fleGs fer probate.
Inheritance tax Of $214.35 found
due in the estate of Deyalus Cham
bin.
Marriage License
Harley Wm. Calendine. teacher.
Todds. son of Daniel w Calendine,
ard Margaret Irene Armstrong,
Chesterhill, daughter of Pearl T.
Armstrong, Rev. +. 0. Morris Off
ciating
RECORDER'S OFFICE
The following have been filed for
record:
Amos Vanfossen to Clara Starting,
affidavit for transfer.
VIM. Coulter, deceased. to Bertha
A. Coulter ct al, affidavit for tran.-
fer
Bertha A. Coulter ct al to Mont
Rambo, 30 acres, York, 81.
Bertha A. Coulter, guardian of
Theron H. Coulter. to Mont Rambo,
40 acres. York, $3.50.
Fred p. CouIsCn ct ux to Branson
Crambitt, Malta lots, Miller's addi-
! ton, Malta, 81.
Parties in Deerfield and York
townships have filed leases of
The Ohio Fuel & Gas Company
as follows: John G. Spring ct ux; J.
! II. Williams, f. L. Foraker ct al,
John Jadwin ct TX, Chas. H. Tysing-
er ct TX, Augustus Guinsler, Benton
Foraker, Harry W. Gordon, L. l..
Melck ct ux, Clyde Nelson, G. S.
briggs, Mary A. Koonts, w. w
briggs ct uX, Almeda Shoemaker, p.
r. Carpenter ct ux, j w. Williams
ct uX. j. r. Longstreth ct uX, A. w.
| Edgell ct uX, John S. Hull, Anna n.
Steiner et ano, Lester Edgell ct ux,
| c. r. AIer c. T., Nelson
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27
A Christmas Day Remembrance

A. w. Miller & Co., the Malta
Mfg. Co., and Messrs. Fred Dover
and L. II. Sears and Supt Chas Tay-
lor helped to make Christmas day
one of real pleasure to the ladies'
employed in the local telephone ex-
change, by remembering them with
gifts. 1t was thoughfulness and
kindness much appreciated by the
recipients.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27
The Dance Christmas

The closing social function of
Christmas here was the dance given
Tuesday in the City hall by the
Malconta band. 1t was we'll attend
ed and the band had a nice sum to
add to their treasury, which goes to
pay for new band instruments and
necessary equipment. Just recently
the band has added an expensive fine
new hellico bass. They are going to
give another dance Friday night.
night
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27
Deaths Toll

Dec. 20 to 27

Dec. 20 to 81
Lewis Lindimore. Columbus.
Jacob C. Parsons, Ringgold.
Mrs. Nancy Richardson, McKendree.
Jas. T. Sealock. Ports, Kan.
Lorena Price. Misco.
A. r. Sands, McConnelsville
w. II. H. Lyon, McConnelsville.
Howard jack Leonard, Reinersville
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27
Dr.. IecDer InStalls Radio

Last Friday evening DR.. j. F.
Leeper installed at his home
Radiodyne, six tube set, made by
the Western Coil & Electric Co., of
Racine, Wis. This is a very COM
plete set. and among the very best
Of this community
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27
County Federation Club

On Saturday, Jan. 5, at o'clock
p. m, the Woman's Federation club
will meet at the ladies' rest room.
The following program will be Civ
en-: Roll call, home inventory; home
education, president of Friendship
Circle club. Let every club be rep
resented at this meeting.-Mrs. j.
v. Rutledge, Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27
Fiery Cross Burned

Christmas eve near midnight. Il
large fiery cross in connection with
a Ku kIuX klan celebration, was
burned on the highest point back of
Malta, out from the Dearth hon1.
In connection with it number Of
loud bombs were exploded.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27
Death of Howard (Jack) Leonard

Howard, better Known as Jack,
Leonard died this morning at his
home near Reinersville, after suf-
fering from a complication of troub-
les. He was about 3S years old, and
was the son of Wesley Leonard. A
more extended account will be given
later
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27
Masonic Notice

Special meeting of Valley lodge
No. 145, Wednesday, Jan 2, 1924
E. A. degrees.-Jasper Barrell, w.
M; A. C. Taylor, Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-27

Mr.. George Warren of Malta who
has been an invalid for a number OF
years, is not so well.