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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
Wagon Co. Leaves for Camp

Wagon Co. 124 left this morning
on the six o'clock train for Camp
Perry, where they will spend IS
days. Those who left were: Victor
L. Jaynes, captain; Tedd Mcbride,
1st lieutenant; Pearl v. Savage.
staff sergeant: Harry w. Lewis,
sergeant; Herbert G. Lewis,
corporal. Privates-James T. Aber,
ST., Earl B. Cannon, Raymond l..
Gray, William F. Deedrick, Ralph
e. Huntington, Robert e. King,
Paul D. Patterson, Kenneth M.
Riley, Orland L. Roberts, Howard
E. Whipple. James T. Aber, jr..
Fred J. Balding, Fred j. Balderson,
Pearley l.. Barnhart, Francis L..
Best, Carlton H. Benjamin, Ernest
B. Benjamin, Joe L. Carter, Ray
mond L. Calendine, Joseph Cox,
Harry F.. Davis, Earl d. Ellis, How
ard P. Hamilton, Henry D. Harmer,
Lewis D. Harmer, James H. Hender-
son, Carl J. Hern, Herschel K.
Haines, Howard C. Hern, Leland
Jenkins, Elmer E. Longfellow, Carl
e. Palmer, Cary C. Parsons, Ivan B.
Pennell, Clyde w. Riley. Donald G.
Riley, Harold E. Riley, William
Riley, Donald d. Shinn, Herbert C.
Simeral, Joe S. Taylor, Ellis c.
Wilson.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
Are at Chautauuua. N. Y.

Miss Isabel Bozman, who is
spending the summer at Chautau-
qua, N. Y, informs the Democrat
that there are quite a number of
McConnelsville people there at pres
ent. She states that Mr.. and Mrs
r. K. Brown and Miss Catherine
Brown, after visiting R. X. Brown,
jr., at Syracuse, N. Y, are there to
field" Mrs. Nettie Barker Fernald
is at the Spencer cottage and Mr..
Harry Fernald and family are regis
tered at the Cary for a month. Miss
Mary Barkhurst of McConnelsville
and Miss Barkhurst of Cleveland
are there. A number of people
from GAINESVILLE are also there
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
JaneS-Medley

July % Mr.. Raymond James, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis James, of
Penn, and Miss May Medley of
Stockport, were united in marriage
at the NORM residence, Malta, by
Rev. G.. H. NORM. The bride is the
youngest and charming daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Medley of the
Stockport vicinity, while the groom
is one of Morgan county's fine
young men. Their future plans
have not been made known. Their
many friends join in wishing them
the best of luck and happiness
Xxx
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
REV. AND MRS. WARNE HURT
in AN AUTOMOBILE WRECK

Tuesday afternoon while Rev. D.
R. Warne, his wife and their daugh-
ters Mrs. M. w. King and Miss Mar
garet Warne were on their way east
to visit relatives in New Jersey, they
figured in an automobile wreck.
When near Uniontown, Pa, they
were crowded off the road and their
machine upset, pinning Rev. and
Mrs. Warne under it. Both had
their shoulder bones broken, and
are in the hospital at Uniontown.
Neither of their daughters was
hurt, beyond some bruises. DR..
King of GAINESVILLE left as soon as
possible to be with them.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
Mrs. Simpson Buys Farm

of T. H. Simpson, multimillionaire
of Detroit, while here last week
closed the deal for the purchase OF
the R. D. Whitehouse, better known
as the George Willis, farm just east
of town. 1t is stated that she will
make extensive repairs on the
house, with a driveway leading UP
to it. 1t is fine location, overlook
ing this place and the river. She
will occupy it as a summer home.
Possession will not be given until
Sept. /. The place contains So
acres, and the consideration was
$4,000
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
Cain-Walker Wedding

Saturday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
Albert Cain of Duncan Falls and
Easter Walker of Unionville were
united in marriage .y Rev. D. R.
Warne at the Presbyterian parson-
age here. Mr.. Cain mas been en-
ployed at the Ohio Electrical plant
at Philo. They were accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Danielson
and son Floyd. They returned to
the home of the brides mother for
6 o'clock dinner, only immediate
members of the family being pres
ent. In the evening a number of
friends gathered in and were enter
tanned with music, etc., and were
given a treat of candy and cigars.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cain will make their
home with Mrs. Gains mother
Their many friends join in extend
ing congratulations and best wishes
-XX
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
DIR. Mellineer's Coming

DR.. and Mrs. w. J. Mellinger
and two daughters, of Santa Bar
bara, Cal, are expected to arrive
here this week for visit with Mrs.
Mellinger's parents Mr.. and Mrs. w.
E. Dye, and other relatives and
friends They plan to be here
number of weeks, and DIR. Mellinger
may go on east to attend clinics.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
Band clears Nice Sum

The Malconta band at their cake
walk last Thursday night on the
court house lawn cleared about $85,
which goes to pay for their new uni
forms. The band boys keenly ap-
preciate the patronage given them.
and wish to thank all those who
helped to make the affair the
financial success that it was.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
Joe TuIIius to Leave

Mr.. Joe Tullius who sold his place
near the fair grounds to Mr.. Albert
Beidenbach of Harriettsyille, Noble
county. has purchased a 60 acre
farm about five miles from Zanes-
vile, on the clay pike. While he
gets possession Aug. l, he will like
ly not move until Sept. /. Mr.. Tul-
lius will farm some, but will work
principally at his trade of carpenter
ing
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
DR. NIcDonald,s Here

DR.. Howard Mcdonald, president
of Parsons College, Fairfield, Ia,
his wife and three children-Carol,
Christine and Malcolm, arrived
Wednesday for a visit here with DR..
McDonald's sister Postmistress Rosa
M. Birch and mother Mrs. Martha
Mcdonald and other relatives: also
to attend the wedding of his niece
Miss Josephine Birch to DIR. Albert
Kishler, which takes place Saturday
in the Grace M. E. church, Zanes-
vile. Coming down the river Tues
day evening, their car went over
the bank near Gaysport, but no one
was hurt.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
Death of Josephine willis

4. Josephine, the three months old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Warner
Willis who live back of Malta, died
Monday at $3.50 p. m. of something
Alike cholera infantum, after having
been ill but a few hours. Funeral
services were held Tuesday after
noon, with burial in the Malta Gem
etery. Besides the parents an older
sister survives
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
AT THE CHURCHES
Stockport Circuit


Sunday school at usual hour.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
at 1880. Preaching at Stockport
both Sunday morning and evening.
&C. e. Jeffers, pastor.
Deerfield Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preach
ing with Sacrament of Lords Sup
per at II a. NV. M. Mackay,
pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church
To all who desire to worship In
God in his sanctuary, an invitation
is given, as we hold our services at
the usual hours. Preaching at
1915 a. m. Subject, First Cen
tury Christians or Twentieth Cen
tury lets" 1880 p. m.. Gods De-
liverance and Legislation.-W. M.
Wilson. pastor.
Main Street Church of Christ
Sunday school at the regular
hour, $3.50 a. m. Main St. Church
of Christ next Lords day. Interest
ing subject. calling of Matthew" )"
Come and help fulfill the mission
that God intended you should. Glor
ify and serve Him.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
Edward DOudna Dies

Mr.. Edward DOudna, 65, died
Wednesday morning at his home at
Chesterhill, as the result of sun
stroke he suffered two years ago.
His mother survives. His wife died
1 5years ago. Funeral services will
be held today at o'clock, with bur-
ial at Chesterhill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
Picnic for County Officials

HOnOflng EImer SpeHC6 WH0sO
time of office as county clerk OF
courts expires Aug. A, also F. B.
Smith whose office as surveyor ex
pires in September, picnic supper
was held at the children's home
farm Wednesday. Those present
included the county officials, depu-
ties, clerks, and families, and few
others, making about so in all. The
occasion was a most enjoyable one.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
G. N. Hooper to Build New House

Mr.. G.. N. Hooper is to build
new dwelling on the site of his pres
ent one on the corner of 8th and
Bell streets. The house where he
has been living, better known as the
John Bell property, is now being
razed. The new structure will be
two stories, will contain seven
rooms, and basement, and be mod
ern in style. Messrs. John Clark
and John Carder are the carpenters.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
spences to Take Western Trip

County Clerk ]. e. Spence and
wife plan to leave Aug. 8, on an ex-
tensive western trip, to California.
Mr.. Spence's term as clerk expires
Aug. 4. Just how long they will re-
main in the west is not known, but
their tickets are good until Oct. 81.
On their return Mr.. Spence will en-
ter the Hammond Shoe Store, as a
partner with Mr.. Ben Hammond.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
Suffers Painful Injury

Mr.. Frank Campbell Of Ringgold
had his leg badly hurt Saturday.
He was on a load of hay which up
set, and he was thrown in such a
manner that his leg went between
The spOkes of the wheel, however
no bones were broken.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
RRTSTOJ,

Kate Anderson whose illness has
heen mentioned from time to time,
died last Thursday evening. An ac-
count of this death is given else
where. Mrs George Stegner and
two children of GAINESVILLE are visit
Elsie HOsOm of near Stockport is
visiting in this community. Miss
Julia Brown of near Beverly is max
ing her home with her nephew
Frank Knox. Clarence Dewitt and
Lizzie Wilson spent q day or two
recently visiting their uncle John
Dewitt OF Delaware
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

Mr.. Gerald Jones Of Newark
came down Saturday for visit here
with his friend Mr.. Arthur Ross. He
has also been visiting at Stockport
where he formerly lived. He is a
son of Mr.. George Jones.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Youngs moved
the first of the week from the
Adrian flats over the Perkins bar
ber shop, to the flats over the Fox
barber shop, in the DonahueLovell
building.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

Mr.. Clark McElfresh left Tuesday
for Columbus, on business trip.
He was accompanied as far as New
Concord by Mrs. Ada Curran, who
will be the guest Of her sister Miss
Bee Woodward. a pupil at the col
lege there.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
37th Division Reunion

1t has just been announced that
the fourth annual reunion of the
37th Division Veterans association
is to be held in conjunction with
the various regimental reunions at
Akron on September End and 3rd
which, by the way, is Labor Day.
The citizens of Akron through a
committee of the Chamber OF Com
merce and local business men are
actively at work in preparation of
plans for the entertainment OF the
large crowd of visitors which will be
in attendance.
Invitations have been extended
to both soldiers and civilians of ma
ltional prominence, and elaborate
preparations are under way to en-
tertain them.
1t is the intention to make this
reunion, combining as 1t does, the
separate organizations as well as
the Division association, the largest
gathering of 9th Division men
since the division was mustered
out. N
Rates will be secured on all rail-
roads throughout the state and the
official announcement of the con-
vention emphasizes the fact that an
invitation is extended to the ladies'
of the Division for whose entertain
ment the committee at Akron is
making elaborate plans
The headquarters Of the 9th Di-
vision Veterans association, which
occupies rooms In the State House
at Columbus, is a busy place just
now making reply to inquiries.
sending notices and in the general
details of reunion plans.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
Deaths Toll
July 10 to 20

July 10 to 20
Louise McGovern, Logan.
Catherine Anderson, Bristol.
Josephine Willis, Malta.
Edwin Crew, Pennsville,
Mrs. Cora Wright, Malta.
Levi Maxwell, Patten Mills.
Edward Doudna, Chesterhill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

DR.. Fred D. Barker returned to
Granville Wednesday, after looking
after his farm up the river. His
son Vernon Barker does not expect
to return to Granville this fall. but
will remain on the farm.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

Mr.. Harry Simeral who has been
employed at Buckeye Lake, and his
friend Mr.. Lamar Of Chicago, who
has been on an outing at Buckeye
Lake, are visiting the formers par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Simeral of
Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

Bristol Grange No. 80 will meet
Wednesday evening, Aug. 1, at the
usual hour, 8. The lecture hour
will be taken up with training for
degree work, with ]. M. Ray, fore
man. Let everyone come and take
part in these meetings, and feel
welcome.-H. H. Richey, Lecturer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
Stock Concerns in Receivers Hands

0lOCK OUHCOTHS III HscOOH'VI . HH]tHHe'S
According to the papers the Ohio
Securities Co., with headquarters at
Newark, has gone into the hands of
a receiver. Other similar concerns
including the Dollings Co., have al
so gone the same way, recently.
Quite a large number of people in
this county hold stock in these COM
panies.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE NOR
NAL SCHOOL STUDENTS

A law passed by the General AS
sembly of Ohio last winter. Senate
Bill No. 191. requires that every en-
trant to an institution for the train
ing of elementary teachers must
take q standard test in the use OF
English, test in general ability.
and one In knowledge Of subject
matter. An examination OF this
kind will be held in McConnelsville
on august 14,td1923. for all individ-
uals in Morgan county who contem-
plate entering state normal
NchoOl, = county normal school, or
hny college or institution In + the
state which trains elementary teach
brS.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
Wilson Earra Very Low

Mr.. Wilson Farra who recently
underwent an operation at the Be-
thesda hospital for bladder trouble,
is dangerously low, his death being
expected at any moment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

Mrs. Minnie Huntington and
daughter Hazel of Malta left Tues
day for Dayton where they will. visit
the formers brother Frank Wallace,
who is employed with the National
Cash Register Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

Mrs. G. D. Anderson Of Poplar
Ridge returned saturday from a
two weeks visit in Columbus with
her sons, Messrs. Cecil and Lee An
derson, also with her sister Mrs. S.
E. Torbert, and Mrs. Birdie Miller.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

Mr.. Asbury Mahon of Bristol who
underwent an operation last week
here in DR.. Northrup's office, for an
abscess on his leg, is getting along
well.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

Misses Martha and Harriet Cook
entertained the Home Guards,
children's missionary society of the
Malta M. E. church, at the Manly
summer home, west of Malta, Fri
day afternoon. A picnic supper was
served on the lawn, and games, etc,
ent.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

There will be an ice cream social
at Fairview grange hall on Saturday
evening, Aug. IL. An invitation to
attend is extended to all. Plan to
be present and enjoy the evening.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

Francis Finley, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. P. Finley Of Washington, D.
c., came Tuesday night to visit sew
eral weeks with his grandfather
Mr.. III. B. Fouts and wife of Malta,
and other relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

Mr.. Mark Elliott of Los Angeles,
CAL, who has been on an extensive
trip in the east, arrived here Tues
day to join his wife, who has been
visiting her father Mr.. B. B. Parmi-
ter for some weeks. Mr.. Elliott is
decorator and sign painter.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
Shot Tbrouoh the Hand

While Will Bumgardner of Malta
was cleaning revolver recently he
accidentally discharged it, the ball
passing through his hand near the
base OF his thumb. He was up the
river when the accident occurred.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
IMPORTANT

Will owner of treasury saving
certificate No. C-5599014, dated
Jan. 8. 1923, please notify McCon-
nelsville postoffice.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

The American Legion Auxiliary
will hold their regular meeting Fri
day evening, at 1880. A good at
tendance is desired.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

Harry Benjamin, Donald Love
and Kenneth Humphrey expect to
leave Friday for Camp Knox, KY,
to attend the Citizens Training
Camp.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Cunningham
went to Columbus Wednesday for
visit with their son-in-law and
daughter Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Nc
Murray and family They were
joined at GAINESVILLE by their daugh-
ter Miss Margaret Cunningham,
student at New Concord
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

An order came this week from
Grand Rapids, Mich, for Happy
Home washer from Morris Hard
ware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

Mr.. Ernest Huffman of Morgan
township, who has been suffering
much from an infection in his face,
caused by cut when shaving, is
improving.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
Births

July II to Mr.. and Mrs. Gale Day
of st. Clairsville, son--grandsOn
of John Day of Morganville.
to Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Potts of I'm
ion.
This morning daughter was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Light
hizer of Meigsvile.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

Mrs. H. M. Finley and son Har-
old, Mrs. C. A. Gaylord and son
Paul, Mrs. e. A. Taylor and daugh-
ter Miss Nora Taylor spent Wednes-
day at Rokeby Lock with Mrs. G..
w. Jones and daughters, the Misses
Edna and Pearl Jones.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

HESS FLY CHASER-Absolute
guaranteed to keep the flies of your
cattle. $3.50 per gallon at The
Rexall store.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

Mrs. Geo. Strong and daughter
of Columbus are visiting with Mrs.
Strong's mother Mrs. j. W. Rogers
and sister Miss Margaret Rogers of
Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

Miss Marian Hutson, the local
high school teacher of domestic
Mary Hutson5Of South SOlon, O.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

a"Over the HIP is the greatest
mother-lOye story 9 ever 5told-we
want everybody to, 4 see this great
family picture. s
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

Mrs. w. A. Palmer and sons Ell
bert of Williston, N. D., and Hiram
of Wilmer, Minn., left Wednesday
after a visit here with the formers
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Nc
Grath. Mrs. Palmer and son Ebert
visit relatives in Columbus, and in
Columbiana county with Mrs. Palm
er's brother Rev., c. s. McGrath,
and also visit in Detroit before re-
turning home. Hiram Palmer left
direct for his home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

Ride to the ChautauQua on Good
year tires from the Malta Hard
ware Co. 26j2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

Come to the ChautauQua and buy
your gasoline and Oil from the NAL
ia Hardware Co. 26j2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

The best Goodyear tires and
tubes for sale at Malta Hardware
Co. 26j2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26

At the last regular meeting Fair
view grange passed q measure to
hold the meetings on the first and
third Friday evenings OF the month,
during the remainder Of the busy
summer season. All members
please note this change.-Chas. T.
Newburn, Sec'y.
Sunday when Orr Dearth, Warner
up Malta hill in the formers ma
chine, Mr.. Dearth stopped at the
John Miller gate to let Mr.. Parlo'v
out. The brakes failed to work, let
ting the car run back. 1t upset, and
threw the occupants out, bruising
them considerably. The car was
quite badly damaged.
Mr.. and Mrs. james Carr and
Mrs. Belle Stewart, all of Chauncey,
were instantly killed at that place
Sunday when the auto in which they
were riding was struck by New
York Central passenger train. 1t
is stated that Mr.. Carr in making an
effort to stop his machine evidently
became confused and put his foot
on the wrong pedal, rushing the car
into the path of the train.
Sunday evening, Aug. 5, A. H.
Gulledge, national lecturer for the
X. X. K, will give an address fully
and forcibly explaining the princi-
pies and work of the X. X. K. Mr..
Gulledge spoke at the opera house
short time ago. Those that heard
him want to hear him again. Those
that did not hear him, cannot afford
to miss this opportunity. Sunday
evening, Aug. 5, will be red letter
day for the Chautauqua. Adv.
Following is the program for
Westland grange, Aug. 8, at $3.50 p.
m.: Song, by grange, Keep it Roll
ing; roll call, My favorite pie, by
brothers present, sisters to fuI nish
pies at next meeting; current events,
Annie Wells; song, quartet; Are our
schools training our boys and girls
for farm life? If not, why not. Har-
old Embree; instrumental Ibusic.
Ida Boyd; recitations, Maggie Reed,
Esther Wells; Do women have as
much work to do as they did so
years ago, Emma Strobe; instru-
mental music, Be-nice Fitch: select
readings, Bessie Howard, Rosa Abel.
Gus Carr, Dorothea Mendenhall.-.-
Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-07-26
EDWIN CREW, AGED 81,
DIES NEAR PENNSVTLLE

The death of Edwin Crew. aged
81 years, lacking q few days, ,oc-
CURED last Friday night at his home
in Pennsville vicinity. Death was
due to a complication of diseases
which developed following the frac-
ture of his hip sustained six weeks
or so ago.
Mr.. Crew was native of Belmont
county, this state, but had spent
most of his life-7O years or so, in
Morgan county, IN the locality
where his death occurred. He was
the last but one Of. family of IL
children, the only surviving one be-
ing his sister Mrs. Mary Bailey who
resides at Lincoln, Neb. MI.
Crews wife who Survives him was
Mary Doudna. He also leaves two
daughters-Miss Anna of the home
and Mrs. Blanche Blowers OF Pasa-
dena, Calf, and one son, John
Crew of the home. The deceased
was a cousin OF the late Luther
Simpson, husband of Mrs. Alice
Simpson of this place.
Edwin Crew was a member of the
Friends church of Pennsville. Fu-
neral services were held Monday at
ternoon from the residence, and in
terment was made in the Friends
cemetery. Mrs. Alice Simpson and
Miss Eva Simpson of this place
were among those III attendance.