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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

DR.. w. o. Tomson OF GAINESVILLE
spent over Sunday here with his wife
who is assisting in the care of her
father Mr.. A. ]. Sands.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

Santa Claus kiddy cars and tri-
cycles at the Malta Hardware Com
pany. bdZ
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

At the meeting of the Ladies'
Auxiliary of the American Legion
held last Friday evening, the follow
ing officers were elected: President,
Mrs. j. r. Alderman; vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Chas. White; secretary,
Mrs. Frank Kraps; treasurer, Mrs.
Fred Gillespie In connection with
the business meeting, pot luck
supper was served and a good social
time was enjoyed by the members
and their guests, the American Le-
gion boys.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

A nice line of tools in Christmas
packages, at the Malta Hardware
Company. 6d2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
NOTICE

Bids for doctoring the outdoor
poor of Malta township will be re
ceived up until Jan. S, 1924.-By
order of Malta Tp. Trustees. Cd
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

A daughter was born Thursday to
Mr.. and Mrs Clifford Albright near
Heck sburg.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

The Malta Hardware is a real de-
pot for Santa Claus. Do your
Christmas shopping here. 6d2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

See the hieh prices quoted for
hides by the Hoffman, Tanning
Co., in their advertisement in this
issue. n15tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

Pyrev ad pyrex servers at Malta
Hardware Company. 6d2
Born Saturday to Mr.. and Mrs.
Bert Roberts OF Malta, a daughter.
Have you bought your Christmas
tree yet? Better see BoXell. 1892
Mr.. Herbert Lewis is employed in
the local postoffice during the holi-
day rush.
A Keen Kutter knife for the boys
or dad, at the Malta Hardware Com
pany. 6d2
Mr.. r. E. Helt of the Muskingum
county farm bureau spent over Sun
day here.
Keen Kutter, Gillette, Ever-reauy
and Gem safety razors, at the Malta
Hardware Company. 6d2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

The Rexall store doll contest
closes Christmas eve. Have you
all voted?
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

There will be game of basket
ball at the armory Friday, Dec. 21.
between GAINESVILLE high and NJ &
M. high. GAINESVILLE defeated the
alumni last. .week in an over time
period, 20-1S. This will be the best
game of the season, SO everyone had
better be on hand. Game at $50.
Preliminary between Freshmen and
Juniors and Sophomores
at 7:30
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
LOG Al NEW s

Toy stoves for the little girls, at
the Malta Hardware Company. 6d2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

Mr.. Joe Martin, road salesman,
of Chicago, spent the weekend with
his aunt Mrs. Eva Hoffman Of NAL
ia
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
MUSIC LOVERS
BUY
VICTROLAS

See BoXell for your Christmas
trees. 1912
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

Have you bought your Christmas
tree yet? Better see BoXell. 1892
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

Born Saturday TO Mr. and Mrs.
Bert Roberts OF Malta, daughter.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27

the long, rustling leaves, barking at
this imagined prey, charging with a
force that severed the more brittle
sections and sent them flying. Flying
where? Why. over the walk, into the
side yard of Mr.. Josiah Wopple. This
piece of trespassing was the easier
because there was no fence to inter-
fere. the boundary being marked only
by few old posts.
Returning from the second trip, Let
tie found results well under way Mr.
Wopple, with highly injured express
sion, was ostentatiously sweeping tat
ters of corn tissue together with a
great deal of soil. across the commu-
nifty walk into Mrs. Penfield's yard.
When he saw Lettie, he paused and
glowered at her. Lettie stopped short
and glowered back. And she did it
well. too; glowering was a speciality
with her on similar occasions.
You'd better be careful" he said
II amt goin' to have my yard all
Uttered up"
"I didn't do It," she returned. Fill
done it."
L lis was Tie way tHey usually De
gan, gradually working up to tenn
perature that Is dangerous to body
and soul.
eff you was my child, I'd learn you.
to do somep'n sides traipsin'-"
You shut up" advised Lettie
tersely. Her pale cheeks grew a
shade whittier. With jerk she
srasped her cornstalks more firmly
and dashed with them to the back
yard. Filibuster, thinking this meant
the end Of conversation to which he
had listened with manifest disap-
proval, pounced eagerly upon the rus
Ting mass and detached portions for
Immediate distribution.
But Lettie had merely cleared the
decks. Unencumbered. she turned to
l,er protagonist.
Whats eating you. anyhow" she
demanded in disgust. I'VE hain't
lone you no HARM"
ITO be Continued
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27
Americas $ Marvels
NATURAL AND OTHERWISE
BY T. T. Maxey
THE LITTLE CHURCH AROUND
THE CORNER"
BY T. T. Maxey

So fittingly descriptive and yet at
the same time so unusually appropri-
ate is the legend 1.-THE Little Church
Around the Corner" that its Iong-con-
tinued usage In referring to this quaint
and honored landmark In Little Old
New York" has all but blOtted the real
name of this house of worship from
the memory of the hordes Of pilgrim
visitors who, annually or more or less
often, journey thither to pay their
respects"
1.-The Little Church Around the Cor
ner," squatty, broad-spread and set
well back from the narrow and busy
thoroughfare, Is none other than the
Church Of the TRANSPORTATION. Its
exact location is No. East 10th
street. just around the corner from
Fifth avenue.
The story Of how this unusual name
came into being. and which arose in a
perfectly natural manner, is indeed
interesting. 1t also serves to Illus
trate how. through q mere turn of
fate, fame sometimes Unexpectedly at
taches itself to an object-in this case
a religious ediflce.
A noted actor had died. He had no
church connection. As he was widely
known, his family and friends felt
that a public funeral was necessity.
The curator Of neighboring house
Of worship was requested to conduct
the funeral service. He promptly de-
clined, adding that perhaps the rec
tor Of the little church around the cor
ner might be willing to serve" History
records the fact that the funeral was
held at 1.-THE Little Church Around the
Corner"
Following In the wake of this Incl.
dent, The Church of the Transfigura-
ton was adopted as the Protestant
house of worship by the theatrical pro-
fession. Since that time, this little
church has been the scene Of count
less christenings, weddings and funer-
ais. The church and Its present and
past pastors have SO endeared them
selves to all who have come into d.
rect contact with them that, recently,
when the present rector celebrated
his silver jubilee, letters, kilograms
and gifts from all sections of the
country, especially from actors and
newspaper men. flowed in to express
the MANY happy returns of the day"
spirit in the hearts of the senders.
t@. 1929. Western Newspaper Union-)
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27
CHAPTER TX
Whore FIJI Caesar Led.

Several weeks had passed, and the
pink sweater had not been worn, 1t
was sometimes looked at, reposing in
a paper wrapper in the cleanest app.e
box-Monday morning with bigh hope.
SATURDAY night with black despair.
Once Lettie had picked he: way GIN
gerly through five days of behavior
that might have been recorded with
a gold pen on a pearly page-and
then, presto Eumanityi Imps
Cataclysm! Once her impetuous feet
had trod the narrow way up to and
including Saturday noon. The goal
was in sight. Miss Lettie staged a
war-dance in premature celebration.
caught her ragged sleeve In the handle
of saucepan on the stove. dragged
It over the edge. deluged the Kitchen
with precious soup stock. soaking in
delibly into the rough board floor.
Lettie's contrition was always i'm
mediate and sincere, but 1t lacked that
element of projection which might
have fastened into the future and In
sured better things. Nevertheless. 1t
was difficult problem to discipline
her. She had an unfailing perception
of right and wrong, and knew at any
moment which side of the fence she
was on. She never denied; she never
ran away; she never excused. On the
contrary, she stood by In the thickest
Of the disaster. often very thick In
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27
RAILROADS MAKE MOVIES
For 1924 TOURIST CROP

I'm ard down the Rockies moving
picture men ,and photographers are
shooting scenery and resort attrac-
tions, as well as agricultural indus
trial and mining activities! for use
thu winter in encouraging a greater
1924 tourist movement to Colorado
over the Rock Island and Burlington
railroads and their connections.
Eustis. passenger traffic man.
ager of the Burlington at Chicago,
has had a staff of expert cameramen
and directors in the regions served
by the road, making moving pictures
for 100-reel pictorial moving picture
library, while L NJ Allen, passenger
traffic manager of the Rock Island
railroad at Chicago has had photo
grapher taking "sthll" pictures along
its lines and connections. In this way
the two railroads, cooperating with
the Denver Tourist Bureau, are in
cluding virtually every section of the
state.
There will be wide distribution of
the Burlington films in colleges,
schools clubs, tourist and colonial
tin agencies, and the Rock Island
views will be used in stereopticon
lectures and for new railroad
literature.
A subscription to this. paper is
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27

CHAPTER Living In q barn, con-
yertsd into q dwelling. Mrs. Penfield il
manager Of an apartment building known
ss tho "Custard Cup" originally "Cloister
Court" Her income is- derived from laun-
dry work, her chief patron being q Mrs.
Horatius Weatherstone, whom she has
never seen. Living with her are "Crink'
and '-rhad," homeless small boys whom
ehs has adopted. They call her "Penzie."
curing for her under her maiden name,
CHAPTER ia tenant, Mrs. Gussie
Bosley, induces Penzie to take charge of
. package, which she does with some
miSgtvings.
CHAPTER III.-Searching a refuse dump
for things which might be of value, Crink,
veteran at the game. encounters a small
gtrl Lettie, who proves q foeman worthy
Of his steel. He takes her to Penzie, and
Lettie Is adopted into the family.
CHAPTER Tv.-The stranger proves to
be Mrs. Penfield's uncle Jerry. He an
nounces he is going to remain in the
vicinity Of The Custard Cup.
CHAPTER v.-Uncle Jerry arranges to
occupy the loft above Mrs. Penfields s
abode.
CHAPTER VI.-Uncle Jerry meets Pru-
dence Hapgood, no longer young, but at
uactive, and the two appear to hits it
off, well. Lorene Percy, young friend of
Penzie's, tells her of her engagement to
Dick Chase. also a mutual friend.
CHAPTER vII.-Friendship developing
between Uncle Jerry and Frank Bosley
husband of Gussie. worries Penzie.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27

eyes were brimming with tears, but
there was smile on her lips.
I'm sorry I went to pieces So" she
apologized. II aim to keep my will
power pressed down on my feelings
but If l take it off the least bit, they
boil up as furious as ever. You
mustn't think I'm complaining. l did
for spell, but I learned better"
"Slt down." begged Mrs. Sanders.
Il want to tell you how 1 hate myself
for being so selfish. 1 wouldn't have
hurt you for the world But l never
dreamed-you're always so cheerful p
I'm cheerful, yes" acknowledged
Mrs. Penfield sadly, but once / was
happy. tell you what. Mrs. San
ders, you can be suspicious of the
feller that's cheerful He's been
through something. Happiness is Il
thing that bubbles up naturally before
you've had much experience. but
cheerfulness is thing you've rea-
soned out and stand by cause you
believe It's right. There's kind of
happiness that never comes back, once
it's gone"
They sat in silence for moment,
in closer communion than words had
ever brought them.
II know now." said Mrs. Sanders
gently, "why you took those chill
dren."
An irradiated expression came into
Mrs. Penfield's face. "Yes. you know
now. didn't do it at first. got
position as housekeeper in a wealthy
family. But l couldn't be satisfied,
just supporting myself l had to
make home again-and for some
body that didn't have one. Way it
is, when you lose them that's dear to
you, 1t kind O. opens your heart wider
and you got more love for more folks
Stead Of less. When l had chill
dren of my own, 1 thought bout
them; but when II lost 'em, l began
to think bout all the children, ev'ry-
where-'specially those that was ham
dicapped and fOrlorn and didn't have
a chance to grow up true to the souls
that the Lord gave 'em. l came to
see that I'd got to make home for
some of 'em, SO 1 gave up my position
and hunted up Crink, and then Thad.
can't earn so much money this way
and 1t costs more to live. but feel
easier"
The hysterical frenzy had died out
Of Mrs. Sanders expression. She
looked as If she had laid hold Of
peace and poise. She took Mrs. Pen
fields hand in both her own.
"You will always be my friend"
she said simply. you've made me
see how wrong | been going-letting
my feelings collect inside of me till
they fermented. Only way to keep
'em sweet is to let 'em out-work 'em
Off for somebody else I'm going to
try-and whenever 1 feel-that way
again, IN think bout boo much
more unhappy you are
NO." interposed Mrs. Penfi-ld
quickly, you're not to think I'm I'M
happy. I'm not-now. Mebbe l
seemed to say was, but 'twasn't what
meant. I'm happy-but it's diff
rrrmt kind of happiness. That's ALL"
YES" breathed Mrs. Sanders,
'that's-that's ALL"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27

part of Iet;ie's ~, n,'Ss 81 .,iis..r-
the process of NATURAL {; s'n'''slv t'is
whenever possible she believed filrr
oughly that the ve-e'niie wnrl.'
should be wiped ont by fire. and in
her immediate locality she was rak-
ing the earth fairly clean of plant
life that was not thought much of by
its growers
An enthusiastic co-worker was FIJI.
buster Caesar Penfield, the family
pup. AS Lettie dragged heavy
company of cornstalks around the
house. he followed after, plunging al
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27
CHAPTER WIN
Sobsuds.

1t was a regular thing for Mrs.
Penfeld to be called to Number Al
Mrs. Sanders lived there, alone ex
cept for roomer; and during the few
months since she had come to The
Custard Cup, she had summoned
Mrs. Penfield several times when over
wrought nerves had brought her to a
climax of suffering. Her neighbors
had little patience with these attacks.
Because of the weeping and lamenta
tons which were the outer symbols
Of her distress, they had n;cknamed
her Sobsuds. And she knew 1t.
Sensitive to an attitude which she
Interpreted as unsympathetic, Mrs.
Sanders turned for comfort to Mrs.
Penfeld as the only one of her neigh
bors who could soothe her into equi-
librium.
It was Monday, and Mrs. Penfield
was in the midst of washing; but
when the summons came, she made
all haste to respond, her office being
that Of the physician who Is called in
an emergency.
She found Mrs. Sanders In her small
hving-room, pacing rapidly back and
forth, beating the air with her
clenched fists.
They exchanged no word of greet
Ing. Mrs. Penfield entered casually.
as If she had happened to think Of it
In passing. Mrs. Sanders gave her a
glance Of recognition, but said moth
Ing.
ITS colder today" remarked Mrs.
Penfeld in a matter-of-fact tone.
Seems mite like fall If you amt
In the sun. What do you say If ]
make US some tea to drink while
we're chatting?"
Mrs. Sanders did not reply, but the
taut muscles in her face relaxed the
merest trifle. Mrs. Penfield went into
the kitchen and poured boiling water
over the hops she had brought. She
found a tray and arranged her serv-
ice daintily. as If the occasion were
purely social. She was profoundly
sorry for Mrs. Sanders, whose nerves
she understood, had been shattered
oy grief until at times they became
uncontrollable. She filled bag with
not water and went back.
Keep your hands on this when you
can, she advised briskly. 'You can
mold 1t in your lap while we're drink
ing this here tea. Yes, know the
.eas hot, but you can sip 1t. My, it
tastes good, don't it?"
Mrs. Sanders finished her tea and
put down the cup. I'm sorry," she
whispered, with quivering lips, 'but
Couldn't stay here by myself. 1 got
10 thinking and + OhI-" She
sprang to her feet, tossing the hot
wafer bag to the floor, and took up
nei pacing again. She was a small
woman with thin, white face and
sfay eyes that at the moment were
turning with rebellion.
noh l can't stand 1t; 1 can't stand
H. she cried aloud, beating her
"anos together. II get to thinking,
and it"
Hrs Penfield had risen, too. "Yes,
s, nnow' she interrupted quietly. ut
"u'S OF your breath, and your blood
a'N cold. 1t makes creation seem
% ana cruel and against you.''
"'S' Sanders wheeled and fixed
r with strange look, as If she
n not believe that it was her
s"nor ,ha. who had spoken. Yes, like
a" nut It's so much worse being by
nn, s'eI' It's different with you. You
so, 'ne children. They keep you
.S eS' they keep me going"
,,o 40 YOU see what mean. I'm all
"'one- n1 all alone"
Yes"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27

A subscription to this paper Is
wo''h far more than il costs. $500
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27
Florence Bingham
Livingston
SYNOPSIS

oop-1'eHr sy GEORGE H. ooeAr eoneAx,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-12-07
FELTON,

The wedding bells have been joy
fully ringing in and near our town,
during the Thanksgiving holidays.
William Hammond and Miss Lillian
Frazier were quietly married on Sat
urday, December LIST. They are both
we'll known around here. Mr.. Ham
mond has resided around FELTON, all
of his life and is well known by both
young and old. They both have the
best wishes of their friends for a
happy married life.
Clarence FARRELL, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alvin farrell and Miss Ruth
Bohama, were very quietly married
during the holidays, and will reside
on the FARRELL home farm, near Eel
ton. They also have the best wishes OF
this community for a happy married
life.
Earl Jones and Emma Abbott were
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Jones at Marcus Hook on Saturday
and Sunday. Mrs. Charles Jones ac-
companied them home after spending
a few days at Marcus Hook.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Kitchens and
little Grace Emerson of Wilmington
and Frank Kitchens, near FELTON,,
spent Thanksgiving with Mr.. and
Mrs. George Kitchens.
In honor of his birthday party
was given Master Nelson S. Hill on
Monday evening, November 26th, at
the home of his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Carson, A large crowd was
present and both young and old en-
loved a delightful evening.
Clarence Bradley was operated on
last week for appendicitis at the
Milford Emergency Hospital and IS
doing very nicely.
George Sharp, of Milford, spent
Thanksgiving with his grandmother
Mrs. Ella Sharp.
Frank Kitchens is spending Jew
davs with Wilmington friends.
Quite few people in FELTON, arc
confined to their beds with grippe.
The funeral of Thomas Harrington
was held on Friday. Mr.. Harrington
had been in poor health for some time
hut was thought to be better until
few DAYS before his death. He leaves
a stricken wife, besides other rela-
tives and friends.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-12-07
Blanchards Station

Mrs. Laura Elliott gave a very elab-
crate dinner on Friday. Among those
who were invited were Mrs. Mollie
Wiley from Woodbury., N. j.; Mr.. and
Mrs. James Parker and daughter Hell
en- Louise, and Mr.. and Mrs. Ronald
Frye and son, Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Ca
hall and son Stanley and Clarence
Spence and Miss Ray Owens and Mrs.
George Blake and Mrs. Leola Rat
ledge and Miss Elsie Wiley of Green
wood. All had a very enjoyable time.
Mr. and Mrs. James Parker and
daughter, Helen Louise, from Will
mingtOn spent last Thanksgiving
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. II.
Cahall at Greenwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Rogers from
DagsbOro and son and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. Harbeson Rogers and son
William, from Selbyville, motored to
Mr.. and Mrs. James Rogers on Sun
day and spent the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman T. Webb from
Greenwood spent Sunday with Mr..
Webb's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Webb, near Glendale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ronald Frye and son
have returned to their home at Will
mington after spending a week with
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
Frye and Mrs. LeOla Ratledge at
Greenwood.
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Forest Park
(near BridgeVillel

Many of the people in this vicinity
are busy making holly wreaths. The
prices vary from seven to eight cents
each.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Moore and fam
lily spent Thanksgiving Day with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gordey, Of
Georgetown.
Mrs. John Culin has returned to her
home in Greenwood after spending
some time with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Passwaters.
Quite a few of the young folks in
this community attended the revival
services at st. YOUNGSTOWN on Sunday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Passwaters
entertained her brother, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Smith and son, Merton, OF
New Haven, Conn, to dinner on
Thanksgiving Day.
Mrs. Samuel Millman and children
spent Sunday with her sister, Mr..
and Mrs. Leroy Webb.
Braxton Messick has returned to
his home in Hamden, Conn.,, after
spending several days with friends
and relatives in this vicinity.
Dallas and Wilbert Donovan passed
Sunday with Dewitt and Edwin Dick
erson.
Miss Florence Carey of Wilmington
passed Sunday with their friends,
Thelma and Ruth Feyerabend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos J. Wiley and
son Wallace passed the weekend with
hisbr other, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Will
ley of Bridgeville.
MIR. and Mrs. John Smith, Sr., en-
tertained a few of their friends on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Conoway
and family of Wilmington spent Sun
day with his sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward J. Feyerabend.
Mrs. Howard Tucker Of here and
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Smith and son
Merton, Of New Haven, Conn.,, passed
Sunday evening with Mrs. Mary Will
liams and family of Sunnyside.