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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25

Mr.. j. w. Dover, one of the coun-
ty's best known residents, passed
away at his home here on South
Seventh street, Sunday afternoon at
2:3O. While he had been a sufferer
Tor the past fifteen years from sugar
diabetes, and about year ago un-
derwent an operation for the re-
moval Of his toe to arrest the spread
of gangrene which had affected that
member, and which recently had
developed in the other foot, he had
for a number of days prior to his
death seemed better Friday after
noon he walked up street as was his
daily custom. For some time he
lad not been rising in the morning
a. ntil about noon, and Saturday
ehout that time his wife called him.
md he responded, but in due time
when he did not appear, she. became
concerned and vent to his room,
here she found him partially dress
81, but unable to proceed further.
She SOW something was wrong, and
cot him back in he'd, where he went
- sleep, and later after awaking he
soon lapsed into state of coma
c''ned rapidly till death claimed
him.
John Wesley Dover, son of John
V. and Mary Bare Dover, was born
in Wheeling. w Va, March 8, 1850.
When about seven years of age he
n,oved with his parents to West
T'oom, this county, where he at
torded school, At the age of 20
ho came to this place, where he had
since resided, with the exception Of
a year following his marriage, when
n lived in GAINESVILLE. Returning
here he learned the trade of con-
fc"tioner with the late Christopher
Brrckholter Soon after he es-
taHlished a business of his own
which he successfully conducted
for almost so years. retiring only
about year ago. He knew the con-
fectioners' trade as few knew it.
Where is there person in the coun-
ty that has not tasted his famous
ice cream candy? For years he had
stands at the county fairs, selling
his product, and during these many
years lie lOImcu WdIHI IIlcHuSulpS
from all over the county. In the
manufacturing of his candies, he
used only the very best of materials.
To do otherwise he said "would not
be treating his customers right"
This little incident was an insight
of Mr. Dover's true inner life, and
this and other similar characters
tics made for him legions Of friends
Where is there person who ever
spoke i'll Of yves" Dover?
In politics Mr.. Dover was a life
long Democrat. He served as town
ship treasurer; was member of
the school board for dozen years;
and for several terms was a men,
ber of the village council. In 1905
Governor Herrick appointed him a
member Of the board of the Ohio
State Reformatory at Mansfield.
This position he successfully filled
for more than six years, or until
that board was abolished, when all
state institutions were put under
the control Of one central board.
The greatest activities of his life
were while on this board. His nat
ural disposition which was to be of
service to others, made him a val
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
Mrs. Rebecca Jane Earich Dies

Relatives in the county received
word Friday of the death OF Mrs.
Rebecca Jane Earich, wife of AL
bert Earich, which occurred Friday
morning near Mendoza, ILL.,, follow
ing a long illness from tuberculosis
Mrs. Earich was about 40 years of
age, and was the daughter of Will
liam and Maranda Vanhorn Wright,
both living near Rosseau. About
is years ago the family moved to
the place where her death occurred.
Besides her husband and parents
she is survived by one daughter,
Mrs. Mabel Heinsworth One daugh-
ter is deceased. She also leaves
two brothers. M. A. Wright Of NAL
ia, and w. e. Wright of Rosseau,
both OF whom attended the funeral
which was held Sunday noon at her
late home Burial was made in the
Loveland cemetery, near the place
where her death occurred.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
Institute at Triade|phia

The farmers institute at Triade!-
phia will be held Friday and Sat-
urday, Feb. 2 and 8, the first ses-
sion commencing at 10 a. m. State
speaker J. G. Dickinson Of Cumber-
land, o., will speak on the following
subjects: Livestock; Legumes or
corn; Permanent pastures: Value,
care and use of manure, and Com
munity building. Judge ]. S. Tay-
lor of McConnelsville will be pres
ent on Friday and talk on an i'm
portant school problem. On Satur-
day, County Agent Helt will talk on
Raising and culling poultry, and
The farm bureau. A lady speaker
will be present at every session.
Bring your difficult problems for
the question box which will be con-
Quoted at all day sessions. There
will be vocal and instrumental mu-
sic.
Come with well filled baskets and
enjoy the institute Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
Lucius Ogan Dies in Columbus

Mr.. Lucius Ogan, aged about 33
years, died last Thursday at his
home in Columbus, following few
days illness from an abscess on his
brain. Funeral services were held
Monday morning, with burial in Co
lumbus. He was born at Coal Hill,
Muskingum county, where his faith
er still resides. Besides his father
he leaves a wife and child, and
six brothers. Mrs. w. H. Dewitt and
Mrs. Flora Ogan of this place are
his aunts, and his cousin Mrs. Nell
lie Dewitt Baker was the nurse in
charge during his illness He was
a civil engineer, and highly re-
garded young man.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
Old Tags Good Till Feb. IS

Officials here have received word
that the 1922 auto tags will be
good till Feb. Is. 1t will be recall
ed that a fire occurred in the place
where tags are manufactured, arut
the first of the year, destroying a
large part of the tags that had been
made, and since the first of the year
they have not been able to make
them equal to the demand.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
Ma N, BAsKETEERs At
NEWARK FRIDAY NIGHT

Friday morning the NJ. & M. high
dribblers will leave for Newark
where they will in the evening
match up against the strong New
ark quintet. Coach Fast has been
putting his men through some good
practice this week, and they are in
fine shape for this, their first game
away from home this season. 1t is
stated that our "Fastmen" are to
dedicate the new gym at Newark
Friday night.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
Body Brought from Colorado

The Beverly Dispatch of last
week said:
The remains of Virgil Ellis ar
rived from Florence, Colorado,
Monday, and were taken to the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Ellis, of Waterford route.
The young man was about % years
of age. Surviving are the parents
and two brothers, one OF the home
and one Of Stockport.
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon at 1880 o'clock, con-
Quoted by Rev. c.. H. Eichinger. OF
Waterford. Interment was made at
Center.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
Deaths Toll

Jan. Is to 25

Jan. Is to rs
Mrs. Martha Brannan, Roxbury.
Mrs. Rebecca Earich, Mendoza, Ill.
DR.. L. S. Holcomb, Pennsville.
Leota Rowland, Tabor.
Lucius Ogan, Columbus.
j. w. Dover, McConnelsville.
M. v. Walker, Lorain.
Mrs. Chas. A. Scott, Akron.
Mrs. Matilda A. Rood, Malta.
Mrs. Susan Roberts, Bloom TIP.
Donald Smith, Bristol TIP.
Mrs. Tacy Ross, GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Martha Morris Caldwell.
Mrs. Mary q. Harmon, Caldwell.
Mrs. VIM. Wiley, Keiths.
VIM. Carpenter. Reinersville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
Amos Lamb Dies

Mr.. Amos Lamb died this morn
ing about O'Clock at his home in
New Lexington Of hear. trouble. He
was past 80 years of age, and Spent
the most OF his life In this county
near Locust Grove. Hs was twice
married. His second wife survives.
and three children - Mr.. Elmer
Lamb and Mrs. Joseph Woodward.
both OF Locust Grove vicinity, and
Mrs. Eva Rogers of Corning. He
was highly regarded citizen, and
was well known in this county. Flu
neral arrangements had not been
made at the time of going to press.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
Mrs. Chas. A. Scott Dies

Mrs. t. H. Hall of this place went
to Akron Wednesday, being called
by the death of her sister-in-law
Mrs. Chas. A. Scott. She was past
60 years of age, and was born near
Ringgold. Her maiden name was
Drake. Besides her husband she is
survived by four children. Funeral
services will be held today, and bur-
ial is to be made at Akron.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
Morgan Grange Program

Morgan Grange No. 1853 will
meet Jan. 27, at 1:30. All members
are urged to. be present. The pro-
gram includes, roll call: reading by
Mrs. j. B. Farra; comic reading,
Mrs. VIM. Parmiter; discussion, Do
the present school laws attract our
farm boys and girls to the city:
should the farmer of today patron
ize the mail order houses: reading,
Mrs. Clara Crozier. Lecturer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
Council Of Churches

The executive committee of the
Morgan County Council of Churches
take pleasure in publicly thanking
the business men of Malta and Nc
Connelsville who have contributed
SO generously to the budget of the
local council.-W. M. Mackay, ex-
ecutive secretary.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
Hobart Smith to SanatoriuIIl

Mr.. Hobart C. Smith who has
not been well for several months.
entered the Rocky Glen sanatorium
today, upon the advice of his physi-
clan, for treatment. Mr.. Smith was
a member Of old Company M, and.
while overseas was slightly gassed,
which is believed to be the cause of
his trouble. His brother Mr.. Guy
Smith of Relief will take charge of
his draying business.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
To Entertain for Mrs. Allen

This evening Mrs. R. Q. McRae
and Miss jamie Elmore entertain at
the formers home in honor OF MRS.
T. G.. Allen who is leaving soon for
her new home in Michigan. The
guests will include Mrs. A. H. Mer-
Ger, teacher, and her Sunday school
class of about 20 young ladies.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
Special Meeting

Special evangelistic meetings are
still in progress at the Methodist
Protestant church, and services will
be held every evening the coming
week except Saturday The usual
services of the day will be held on
the coming Sunday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
]. {. C0Wan at Citizens Bank

Mr.. JOS. e. Cowan has been en-
ployed as bookkeeper at the Citizens
National Bank of this place, to sue
ceed Mr.. III. B. Sharp who recently
resigned. He began his duties Mon
day morning. Mr.. Cowan wos form
erly bookkeeper for the Brown-Man-
ly PlOw Co., and more recently for
the Cochran & Pinkerton Wholesale
grocery, and is well equipped for
his new duties.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
undergoes Operation

Mrs. T. M. Glidden of Malta was
taken Monday to the Bethesda hos
pital, GAINESVILLE, where She under
went an. operation Wednesday. Con-
sidering the nature of the operation
she is getting along we'll.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
Dies This Morning

Just as we go to press we
learn of the death of Vim. Carpen-
ter, which occurred at $3.50, at his
home at Reinersville. He was a
Civil war veteran. His wife who
was Ada Drummond, survives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
All Is Calm

So far as the records at the court
house indicate, every thing about
here is quiet, no recent arrests have
been made, and not q new suit has
been filed since Dec. rs. The last
marriage license issnod was Jan. III.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
Institute at Triade|phia

A farmers independent institute
will be held Feb. rs at Triadelphia.
The speakers include j. G. Dickin-
son and others. All are invited to
attend this institute.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
Inspection Of Wagon Co. 12A

Captain Cureton of Louisville,
KY, was the inspection officer at
the annual inspection of Wagon Co.
124, last Saturday. He found the
equipment all o. K, and compli-
mented the company in general.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
Brown Manly RunningOv

In order to catch up with orders,
the Brown-Manly Plow Co. COM
menced Monday to work overtime,
which will likely continue for sew
eral weeks.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25

Substitutions-Lewis for -Gorrell.
Scoring-Field Goals: Newsome.
2; Hooper. 2; jenkins, 1; Gorrell,
l; Starr. 2; Wiseman, 2; Vogel, 1.
Foul Goals: Hooper, 2 out of 4:
Osborne. 2 out of S; Wiseman, 2
out Of 8.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
Twins

Twin boys were born Tuesday
night to Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ander-
son Of Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
Apollo Concert Co.

The Apollo Concert Company
which appeared wednesday night as
the third number of the high school
lyceum course, gave popular en-
tertainment which was we'll receiv-
ed by the big crowd which packed
the high school auditorium.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25

Mr.. C. N. Hooper has been quite
i'll for a number OF days. being for
the most part confined to his home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
Capitol University Loses

M. & MS fighting quintet evened
up their victories and defeats, by
taking over Capitol University Re-
serves, Friday night by the score of
16 to IL. The game was featured
by exceptionally close guarding, on
the part of M. e MS defensive
men, that never tagged for min
ute. Although the whole team
showed a wonderful transformation,
the. biggest change was noticed in
Newsome, who played great floor
game, and scored two field goals.
Gorrell and Osborne fought hard
every minute, to keep the Columbus
boys from scoring. Hooper led in
the caging, with points, however,
every man on the local five figured
In the scoring.
Not until after nine minutes of
play, did either side score. Wise
man excelled for the Columbus
team, and only close guarding by
Osborne kept them from evening
up the score. The lineup:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1923-10-10
MRS. NELLIE W007sF0HD
SPEAKS 10 MOTHERS

East Boston.-At 23 Lamson St.,
Mrs. Nellie Woodsford and her chill
dren now live happy and grateful
to the kind neighbor who recon-
mended DR.. True's Elixir to them
Mrs. Woodsford says: My bowels
were out of order and my breath was
bad. | was shaky all over: 1 had
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had suffered years before your
DIR. True's EliXir was brought to me-
After short time l was myselfagain,
my bowels were all right and I'm full
of gratitude"
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lily Laxative and Worm Expeller has
done wonders for children and grown
ups for over 70 years. internationally
known. Pleasant to take, mild in
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North OrInnd.

Mrs. w. d. ingalls, and daughter
Beverly are visiting in East Orland.
Mrs. r. G. Davis is visiting in Au-
gusta.
Miss Georgia Kingsbury, teacher.
spent the weekend with her parents
in Frankfort. Miss Bennett. who
teaches the Long Pond school, ac-
companied her as far as Bangor.
Luther Richardson, one of our
aged citizens, met with an experience
in the thick fog last Thursday eve
ming which might have proved seri-
Gus. Mr. Richardson lives alone,
Returning from town with a neigh
Dor who lives about one mile from
him, he walked the rest of the way.
1t was so dark and foggy he missed
his driveway, and went by some dis
lance. Those who heard his call for
help, found him lying on the ground.
exhausted. They got him into his
house and cared for him, and he ap-
peared all right the next day
Oct Z r
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West Eden.

Miss Gladys Lunt, who has been
visiting in Brookline and Athol,
Mass, is home.
Mrs. Flora Grindle and grandson,
George Sawyer, of Bar Harbor, spent
the weekend at e. E. Sargents.
Charles Washburn and wife, of
Bangor, were guests of Mrs. Agnes
Mayo recently.
d. G. Hall and Mrs. Hall left Mon
day for Pinehurst. N. c., for the Win
ter.
A severe thunder shower visited
this vicinity Thursday evening, put
ting electric lights and telephones
out of commission.
Mt. View grange held its annual
fair and chicken supper Thursday
evening. 1t was a success in every
way, although it was somewhat in
convenienced by the lights going out
while supper was being served.
Oct. s. w.
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Sullivan HarbOr.

The Sunshine club will give a har-
vest supper at District hall october
-. There will also be sale OF
quilts, aprons and fancy articles.
Runker's orchestra will furnish
music for the evening.
Mrs. stephen Cole was taken TO
Bangor Sunday, to undergo an opera
ton for appendicitis. Her friends
hope for a speedy recovery.
d. Mckay Livingston returned
Saturday from trip to New Hamp-
shire.
Phillips Eaton of Woodfords spent
Sunday at his home here.
Mrs. Belle Allen is visiting rela-
tives in Bangor.
Watson JOY returned last week
from Newburgh, n. Y.
Mrs. Gertrude Torrey of Winter
Harbor is visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Watson JOY.
Oct. s. M.
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East Sullivan,

The Simpson Cemetery association
held a meeting Friday evening, to
accept the bylaws and transact other
business in regard to the fence
which is to be purchased this fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hanna and
their daughter, Mrs. Lester Wood
bury, who lives near them in Au-
burn, entertained a party of rela-
tives from their home town over
Sunday. The party, which went in
Mr.. Robertson's car. included Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Robertson and
their son Alton, Mr.. and Mrs Mil
liam r. Hanna and Mrs, Clara Han
ma. They were delightfully."- enter
tanned.
Alton Robertson of Vanceboro has
been spending a vacation in town.
1t was good to see former neigh
Dor, Mrs. Fred A. Patten, of ELS
worth, who visited her sister, Mrs.
Georgia Robertson, last week.
Henry Stevens of Aver, Mass, is
visiting his sister, Mrs. William
Lord. Her brother Edward will
spend the winter with her.
Oct ii.
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North Sullivan.


Earl Havey, who was severely in
iured two weeks ago by being run
over by a truck, is improving daily.
Mrs. a. r. Abel, who has been in
Milbridge caring for her sister, Miss
Lena Hooper, has returned home
The many friends of Miss Hooper are
glad to know she is improving.
j. B. Havey has returned home
from North Jay, where he has been
employed.
Mrs. Alice Lawrie went to Bangor
Thursday to accompany her father,
w. L.. Carpenter, home. Mr.. Car
penterAwas in Bangor for treatment.
Mrs. j. B. Havey visited her
daughter, Mrs. John Bagley, in
Brewer last week.
Mrs. Della Jellison entertained the
ladies of the Farm Bureau Tuesday,
Oct 2. A salad meeting was held.
The meeting was very interesting. In
the afternoon, Miss Howe gave talk
on good health and instruction in
large number of ladies will join the
club next year.
This community was again sad
Qen6U by the QedCn OF w. Il. Car-
penter, jr., on September 20. Mr..
Carpenter was born in Sullivan Janu
airy 25, 1891. He was a valued book
keeper for W. r. Havey for several
years. He married, May 10, 1905,
Mercy Cummings of this town. In
May, 1918, he went to Cambridge,
Mass, and was employed by the
Henley, Kimball Co. until March
last, when his health failed and in
June he returned home. For a few
months he suffered much, but early
in September he. seemed better, and
hopes were entertained for his re-
covery. Thursday he had a sudden
sinking spell, and passed away Fri
day morning. Mr.. Carpenter was a
genial companion, and was held in
high esteem by all. The funeral was
held at the home of his wife's pa
rents on Sunday, Rev. George S.
Brookes of Ellsworth officiating. The
floral offerings were many and beau
tiful. He leaves a widow, one son,
Paul, an aged father and two sisters,
who have the sincere sympathy of
all.
Oct 9 HI.
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PROBATE NOIIlES

Notice is hereby given that the fol-
loving appointments have been made
by the probate court within and for
The county of Hancock, State of
Maine:
Frank e. Tilden, late of Ellsworth.
in said county, deceased, Leon Tilden
of said Ellsworth appointed admin
lstrator of the estate of said deceased;
date OF qualification, September I, A.
d. 1928.
Frances d, Devereux, late of Castine,
in said county deceased. Henry W.
DevereuX of said Castine appointed adj
ministrator of the estate of said de-
ceased 6ea date OF Of qualification Septem-
Frances A. Andrews. late of Bar
Harbor. in said county deceased.
Frank L., Andrews of said Bar Harbor
of said deceased; date of qualification,
September 4, a. D. 1928
Charles d. Harrington, late of Win
ter Harbor, in said county, deceased.
Harbor, appointed administrator of
the estate of said deceased; date of
qualification September 6, A, D. 1928.
Lizzie u. Jordan late of Hancock in
said county, deceased. Humphrey NJ.
Jordan of said Hancock, appointed adj
ministrator of the estate of said de-
ceased; date of qualification August 7,
Herbert E. Tracy, late of Winter
ter i. Harrington of said Winter HaC-
Dor, appointed aunllN lStfdIOr OF the
estate of said deceased; date of quali-
fication September 4, A d. 1928.
James f. Moses, late of Bucksport,
in said county, deceased. Nellie H. At
lins of said Bucksport. appointed ad-
ministratriX de bonis non with the will
annexed of the estate of said de-
ceased; date of qualification September
4, \. d. 1928.
Robert o. Duffee of Ellsworth, in
said county. Addie f. Duffee of said
Ellsworth, appointed conservator of
the estate of said Robert o. Duffee;
date of qualification September 10 A.
d. 1928.
Annie l. McAlster. late of Rucks-
port, in said county, deceased. Au-
gusta NJ. Stilphen of Somervflle,
Massachusetts and Augusta M. Will
liams of Bucksport, Maine, appointed
executors of the last will and testa-
ment of said deceased; date of qualih-
cation August Z, A. u. 1928. Said Au-
gusta NJ. Stilphen not being resident
of the State of Maine, She has APP
pointed Frank w. McAlister of Bucks
port, Maine, as her agent in said State
of Maine, as the law directs.
Susan Fl. Jordan, late of Deer Isle,
in said county, deceased. George L..
elk of said Deer Isle. appointed adj
ministrator Of the estate of said de-
ceased; date of qualification August %,
\. y. 1929
Dated at Ellsworth, in said county.
this twenty-siXth day of September A.
d. 1928,
ROBERT P. KING. Register.
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North LanOine.

The body of John Graves of Bar
Harbor, who died suddenly last Mon
day afternoon was brought here for
burial.
Mrs. stephen Goodwin and little
daughter sJanie, of Franklin, spent
the weekend at the home of George
Smith.
Everett Higgins, wife and two
friends, of Oakland, spent the week
end at the Higgins home on the
Cove road.
Prof. Charles Wood and wife are
closing the Quarters" to-day, and
will return to Boston for the winter.
The son born to Mr. and Mrs. A.
c. Brown of Hancock at the Hagan
hospital, died October 5.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. O. F. Carter of Hancock at the
Hagan hospital Sunday.
Robe Norwood and wife, of South
west Harbor, were at Maynard
Young's Thursday
Oct. s. 4.