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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-11
HOSPITAL IN CONNECTION
WITH LOCAL SAN. RUN

Our people here in general Will
be pleased to learn that the ROCKY
Glen sanatorium has extended lts
sphere of usefulness in the matter
of arranging for hospital facilities,
and they will be extended from time
to time as the community may de-
sire. An up-to-date operating room,
with modern equipment. Is provided,
which will be under DR.. L. Mark
who has assumed the active medical
dictatorship, and will make weekly
visits from Columbus. and is in po-
sition to take care of tonsilectomes
and other such surgical work as
may be referred to him. In addi-
ton to the operating room are hos
pital rooms with the best of nurses,
and with DIR. D. G.. RalstOn as resi-
dent physician and H. T. Phillips
superintendent they are prepared at
Rocky Glen to give the best Of at
tention and care to their patients.
Already q number of operations
have been performed, and this new
addition to Rocky Glen is sure to
prove to be of much benefit to this
community.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-11
Barry-jayne Wedding

The Santa Barbara, CAL, Times
recorded the marriage of Mr.. Ray
mond Barry, and Miss Mildred
Jayne which occurred in Pasadena,
CAL, on Christmas morning. 1t
took place in the First Methodist
Episcopal church, In the presence
of near relatives and friends, the
ring ceremony being performed, and
Rev. Merle Smith officiating. 1t is
stated the wedding was the culmina-
tion of a romance begun in their
high school days. The groom. is
the son of the late Atty Geo. Bar
ry, formerly of McConnelsville, and
of Mrs. Flora Barry now Of Santa
Barbara, Cal. He graduated in
1915 from the O.. w. U. at Della
ware, and in 1916 received his n
A. degree from Stanford university
California where he has also taken
much work toward his Doctor OF
Philosophy degree. He served in
the world war as a lieutenant, and
since 1916 has been an instructor in
the high school at Santa Barbara.
He is vice president of the Santa
Barbara alumni chapter of Phi
Delta Kappa, an honorary educa-
tional fraternity. The bride has
been teacher in the city schools OF
Des Moines, Ia. Her home city is
Delaware, O.. In the late war she
served in the War Risk Insurance
office at Washington, D. C.
After their honeymoon passed in
the southern part of California, Mr..
Barry and his wife are now at home
at 120 West Islay street, Santa
Barbara, Cal.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-11
The Missionary Pageant

Last Sunday morning Rev. Ban
croft, a returned missionary from
India, preached an excellent sermon
at the M. E. church. In the even
ing he put on a pageant in which
about 35 took part. He gives these
pageants wherever he goes. and
they are part of the centenary pro-
gram. These pageants represent
services such as he holds with the
natives of India. The costumes
worn represent the various classes
,, he has to work with. There was
music in the India dialect, prayer,
etc. One interesting feature was
the collection such as the converted
natives offer, the giving being small
amounts of rice, grain, vegetables,
ETC., and even live chickens were of
| fered While some of the offerings
perhaps a few grains, or a potato.
seemed very trivial, the speaker
! told what it meant to the natives to
give such Then there was the mar
riage ceremony, and other char
acteristics portrayed of the people
| with whom Mr.. Bancroft labors.
The climax of the pageant. and
which Rev. Bancroft pressed most,
was that of the natives going to
him as a missionary and asking to
learn of the Christian religion, ask
ing to be baptized in the Christian
faith. Mr.. Bancroft himself has
baptized thousands, but he has had
to refuse them in a large measure
since they have neither the mission
aries nor money to carry on the
work. Then followers of Mohammed
| appear, promising them money, etc.,
! If they but follow him. Then when
things look the most discouraging,
a messenger arrives from America
with good news, Christian mission
aries. money. ETC.. necessary te car
ry on the work. The scenes were
all well portrayed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-11
MRS. ]. 0. WHITE DIES At
HER HOME N CLEVELAND

A message came to friends here
Sunday. announcing the death Of
Mrs. Catherine White which occur
red very suddenly that morning at
Ear home in Cleveland. Mrs. White
had been about as usual, though
having been quite feeble for some
time from general infirmities. She
was well up in the sos.
Mrs. Whites maiden name was
Callahan She was married twice,
her first marriage being to William
Shoop, of which union two daugh-
ters survive--Mrs. Ada PEBBLES
whose home is in Cleveland, and
Mrs. Nettfe Sherwood who resides
at Sherwuodsburg, this county. The
second marriage was to ]. @. White,
a former well remembered Morgan
county resident and who was the
superintendent of the etMorgan county
infirmary for a time. Their son
Atty Chas. c.. White survives, and
he and his mother have made their
home together, residing a number
Of years in Cleveland since leaving
Stockport where they had been To-
Gated, and where the son was
prominent teacher. The deceased
formerly made her home for time
in McConnelsville. A daughter of
Mrs. White, Mary White, died some
years ago, in her girlhood The
late Mrs. Hannah Oxford of near
McConnelsville was sister of Mrs.
White. Besides the daughters and
son mentioned, the deceased is also
survived by a number of grandchil-
dren.
Mrs. White was a devout Catho-
lie, being faithful in her religious
duties, and her attendance at her
church when health permitted. She
was a good woman, kindly and COM
panionable, and had many friends
in her home city, and in this locality
and Stockport, her former home.
who will cherish her memory. The
body was brought from Cleveland
to Stockport, burial services being
held there and interment made
Wednesday afternoon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-11
Elizabeth Nixon Married

Miss Elizabeth Nixon of this city
and Mr.. Oscar Henson of Mt. Pleas
ant. Tenn, were principals at a
pretty wedding ceremony solem-
nized at New Lexington New Years
day. The bride Is well and favor
ably known in this city where she
has made her home with Mr. and
Mrs. H. E. Petit Of China street,
for the past several years, and has
large circle of friends in this city
The groom is also deservedly popu-
lar In his home community. Mr.,
and Mrs. Henson will make their
home in New Lexington.-Crooks-
vile Advance.
Mrs. Henson is well known here
She at one time made her home
with her aunt Mrs. John Ryan oi
this place. She is daughter OF
Mr.. John Nixon and is grand
daughter of Mr.. Jabez Mcdaniel ot
McConnelsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-11
Good Luck
Club Meeting

The members of the Good Luck
club with their families, met at the
home of Miss AIDA Lawrence Dec
80. Visiting and general good
time. they had during the forenoon
At the noon hour pot luck dinner
was served cafeteria style. There
was beef, ham, and chicken in ey-
cry conceivable way with baked
beans, satisfy, pickles. slaw, pie
doughnuts, dutch cookies, peaches
and cream, coffee, candy. and a
large hickory-nut cake prepared by
the hostess. After the dinner a
grab bag was INDUCED In by the
children. The club meeting was
then called to order, the roll call
being answered by "A gift easily
made for Christmas" The business
was attended to, after which the
following program was rendered :
Song, by club; memory gems, by
children; recitations, Claribel Sc
vail, Vaughn White, Wayne Will
liams, Cleo Sevall and. Lola Will
liams; song, Madison White and
Carl Williams; piano solos, Cleo
Sevall and AIDA Lawrence; Christ
mas story, IRA Ray; solo, Fannie
Richardson.
Kellog's products were then dis
tributed among the members by
the secretary. The meeting ad-
journed to meet with Mrs. Louise
Masterson Jan. II. 1923.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-11
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
CHOSEN FOR COUNTY'S BANKS

Since the beginning of the year
1928 the various banking institu-
tiOns have elected directors, and
chosen officials as. follows:
Citizens National and Savings Bank
Directors T. ]. Bailey, j. r. Al
derman, Hugh DonShue. Fred
Dover, B. F. Reed, G. T. gilcr, &c"
w. Lowell, G.. L. Stanbery. j. L
Dougan, R. F. Miller, G.. T. Hoff-
mann.
Officers: President, T. j. Bailey;
vice presidents, G.. T. Hoffman,,
Hugh Donahue; cashier, Justus AL
derman; bookkeeper, Miss Edna
employed as secretary-treasurer of
the savings bank.
First National Bank
Directors: J. T. Stanton. H. M.
Finley, J.. @. Lyme S. A. Finley, ].
f. Brown, Raymond Durbin, E. A.
Taylor, r. K Brown.
Officers: President, j.. T. Stanton /;
vice presidents, H. M. Finley, j. @.
Lyme; cashier, S. A. Finley; as
sistant cashier, Earle Eveland /;
bookkeeper, Mrs. Ruth Nash.
Malta National Bank
Directors: r. K. Brown, S. N.
Manly, Lee Humphrey. A. A. Coul-
son, w. c.. Manly, H. M. Finley, c.
B. Smith.
Officers: President, r. X. Brown
vice president, s. N. Manly; cashier,
c.. B. Smith; assistant cashier, F. J.
Ham; bookkeeper, Miss Teresa
Torbert.
Malta Savings & Loan Co.
Directors: A. A. Coulson, r. X
Brown, Lee Humphrey, Frank He'll
A. c. Taylor, S. A. Luton, c. B
Smith
Officers: AS yet they have not or
ganized.
Stockport National Bank
Directors: T. J. Lyme, Arius Law
renee, j. D. Erwin, Thomas Muse, S
| B. Zumbro, H. n. Choguill, M. c.
| Walker.
Officers: President, T. j. Lyme;
vice presidents, Arius Lawrence, J
D. Erwin; cashier, H. H. Choguill
assistant cashier, A. T. Lyme; book
keeper, Margaret Vanfossen.
| Chesterhill Bank
| Directors: C. p Yocom, Emf
Bowman, Carl Patterson, Frank
Ray, J. T. Bowman.
| Officers: President, G. P. Yocom
vice president, Em'r Bowman: cash
ier, Carl Patterson; assistant cash
ier, c. l. Schofield.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-11
Help One Another
Club lIlb Has Meeting

The Help One Another club held
an all day meeting Jan. 4, at the
home of Lizzie Combs, II members,
nine children and one sister being
present. The forenoon was spent
in making a dress form. At noon a
delicious two course dinner was
served; first course. beef and gravy:
second, peaches and cake. The CEN
ter piece was beautiful cactus in
bloom. The club colors, black and
white, were used. After dinner the
following program was rendered.
Song, club; prayer, Louisa Rex:
minutes of last meeting, Mabel Gil
liland; program presented by Edna
Rex, and executive committee ap-
pointed composed of Sadie Elliott.
Mabel Gilliland, Matte Workman.
Jessie Baker; song by club: debate,
Should boy learn to cook? Affir-
NATIVE, Nellie Rex, Lizzie Combs.
Negative, AIDA Rex, Hazel Gilli-
land. Judges, Matte Workman and
Jessie Baker. Decided in favor of
affirmative. Music, Itol Combs:
recitation, Walter Wortman; mu-
sic, Bernice Rex; reading, Matte
Workman; song, ROLAND Combs.
One new member was added.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Maggie Davis. Feb. L.
Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-11
LIFELONG RESIDENT Of
BRISTOL TOWNSHIP DIES

Samuel, son of John and Mary
Fry Ray, was born on the farm,
where his entire life was spent, in
Bristol township, Feb. 10, 1912.
His death occurred at Bethesda hos
pital where he had gone for an OPP
GRAFTON, Saturday, Jan. 6, 1923,
aged 81 years, 10 months, and 27
days. He was married Feb. 16,
1865. to Margaret Ellen Mcdonald
whose death occurred Jan. 81, 1866.
To this union one son John Nj. OF
Bristol was born. On April A. 1871,
he was married to Mary e. Gordon,
whose death occurred Nov. 20,
1913. To this union six sons were
born-C. b., Stanley and Omer OF
Bristol, F. B. of McConnelsville,
Paul of Barberton, and Carl E.
whose death occurred Dec. 5, 1918.
He was of a family of seven chill
dren, all of whom are deceased ex-
cept Sarah E. Shook of Bristol. He
is aso survived by 27 grandchil-
dren and nine great grandchildren.
While he had made the good con-
fession, no one ever thought of In
0uiring about his church connection.
He said to the writer that folks
who came in and talked with him
did him more good than doctors
medicine, which was typical OF him,
always having time to talk with
friends and neighbors.
The funeral was held Tuesday,
Jan. 9. leaving the home after short
services at the home at 10 o'clock.
for the Bristol Presbyterian church
where further services were held.
Services were conducted by j. A.
Goddard of Hebron, former neigh
bor and friend of the deceased and
family. Interment was made in the
church cemetery where he had seen
SO many of his boyhood frierds laid
to reSt.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-11
THE FOOT BALL BANQUET
WAS VERY FINE AFFAIR

The M. & M. football banquet
which was to have been held several
weeks ago, but which was put off
until Tuesday evening, proved to be
a. very enjoyable affair. 1t was
held in the high school auditorium,
which for the occasion was appro-
priately decorated with the H. S.
class colors--red and white. Five
large tables were spread, extending
well across the auditorium. In the
center table were seated the foot
ball squad. The center piece was a
miniature football field, all nicely
done in the H. S. colors. The menu
was elegantly prepared by Pat La
nier of the City restaurant, and a
real feast it was, served in five
courses cocktail, mashed po-
tatoes, chicken, gravy, peas, buns,
coffee, salad, and orange bisque ice
cream. Young ladies of the high
school did the serving. Rev. r. o.
McTsae made the invocation, and
Rev. w. NJ. MaeSay presided as
"roastmaster." Short talks were
made by DR.. C. E. Northrup, H. D.
Bishop, Rev. McRse, Raymond Dur
bin, C. E. Fisher. Homer Gorrel1
who was last years football cap
tain, Leonard Tavenner elected cap
tain for the coming year, Coach
Fast and Prof. B. r. Fulks. The
latter emphasized what the real OBJ
ject of football and athletics is. to
develop the body, the mind, and to
teach the Importance of clean living.
The latter presented the letters to
the various members of the squad
as follows: Edgar Northrup, Leon
ard Tavenner. George Shfnn. Robert
Newsome, Leland Jenkins, Harold
Davis, James Harris, George Ritch-
ey, Myron Torbert, Willard Lewis
JOHNNY Stahl, Johny Kfle, Homer
Gorrell, Jas. Hooper, and Roy Fer
guson. Chas. E. Fisher was given
the coveted honor letter, not only
because of the part he had with the
team, and for the support he gives
it, but because he was the captain
of the first H. s. football squad
ever here, and at the time he played
letters were not given.
Throughout the evening an or
chestra played, composed of Miss
Opal Martin, piano; Miss Eliza
beth Humphrey and Miss Eleanor
Erwin, vfoIins; Wayne Jackson
drums; Edward Perkins, cornet
and Harry Savage, clarinet.
The occasion throughout was one
of real delight, and a success from
every standpoint.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-11
Sunday at Main Street Church

Sunday was a great day at the
Main Street Church of Christ. There
were 142 present in Bible school
and the other services of the church
were attended by large crowds.
In place of the morning sermon.
the pastor, A. G.. Mattern, gave the
program for the church work during
the coming year, asking all those
who believed the Bible to be true,
to indicate it. Every hand went up.
He then read Matt. 1919, and ask
ed how many believed that verse of
scripture. They all believed it.
Giving his program of enlargement,
he asked If they would agree with
him, and many did. Then he stated
that 1t would be carried through, if
they would ask God to aid them.
The program for the year in
cludes the following things. The
motto Is to be 40 per cent" it calls
for stewardship, or one tenth of our
time. talents, and treasure for God
1t calls for ten per cent increase
in church membership, Bible school
enrolment, Bible school attendance.
prayer meeting attendance. offer
ings to missions and benevolence,
and church budget.
This was the beginning of the
PASTORS second year, and the re-
ports given showed that the church
had passed through one of the
greatest years OF its history. The
Bible schools average attendance
reached the high water mark. hav-
ing an average for the year of 116.
During the coming year an effort
Is going to be made to make the
Junior department one Of the best
n the county. A Junior church will
be instituted and up-to-date Bible
Instruction will be given.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-11
Reinersville
Chas. ROdeback and Geo. l.. Arrick
Well Known Residents, Die

CnaS. lGOO0DaCk anu O0O. IL. AFrIck
Well Known Residents, Die
Charles Rodeback was born in
Pennsylvania March 27, 1929, and
died Jan. z, 1923, at the age Of SO
years, months and 27 days. He
came to this state in the year 1848,
in company with Samuel Reiner,
and located in Meigs township
where he terminated his residence
in one year to take up his residence
in Manchester township where he
had ever since resided. He was
united in marriage to Rachel Moore
March 27, 1850. She died in 1853.
To this union was born one son,
Samuel, now deceased. Later,
March %, 1855, he was married to
Lucetta Dye who died March &c,
1917. To this union were born
two children, Alice Ann, now de-
ceased, and ]. D. Rodeback of the
home. Mr.. Rodeback was a veteran
of the Civil war, being a member of
the 62nd Regiment. He obeyed the
Gospel in 1875, under the preaching
of O. w. -Kile, and was appointed to
the eldership in 1880, and had re-
mained faithful to his profession in
the Church of Christ. So we mourn
not as those who have no hope, but
we have the blessed assurance that
liz we walk in the footsteps of the
Master, as he endeavored to do in
his life, we may meet him again
over in that other better land, where
parting is no more and where there
is no sickness, pain or sorrow. Fu-
neral services were conducted by
Elder C. H. NORM at the church
house on Jan. 10, after which his
body was laid in the tomb to await
the resurrection.
G. L. Arrick was born near Spen-
Ger station, Guernsey county, Feb.
8. 1851, and died Jan. 6, 1923, at
the age Of II years, 10 months and
28 days. He was married to Miss
Angeline Chamblin and resided in
GAINESVILLE at the time of her death
which was March IA, 1907. He
is survived by two sisters, Louisa
Arrick of the home and Mrs. Ma
linda Dearth of GAINESVILLE, and by
two brothers, Jacob Arrick of Vim
ton county and Benjamin Arrick OF
near Neelyville, this county. Mr..
Arrick was q good citizen and
neighbor. He also was a member
OF the Masonic order of this place
for years. being the oldest at the
time of his death. Funeral services
were held at the M. P. church house
in Reinersville, Rev. Miller officiat-
ing. The members of his lodge No.
285 F. & A. M, attended in body
and laid his remains away according
to their ritual. He had been mem
ber of this lodge AZ years.
Mrs. Nellie Fox of McConnelsville
was in attendance of the funeral of
her uncle George Arrick.
Paul B. McNabb visited over Sun
day with his wife near Sharon.
There will be preaching at the
Church Of Christ Lords day morn
ing and evening, Jan. IA, by Elder
C. H. NORM. You are cordially in
vited TO attend.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-11
Normal School
Entertains Board


The members of the Morgan
county board OF education held
their meeting Monday Of this week
and transacted their regular month
" routine of business. At noon they
were entertained at dinner by the
members of the county normal at
their rooms In Malta, with an ele-
giant dinner. The members of the
board are DR.. Lee Humphrey.
Hiram Hart, A. B. Evans, e. r.
Oglevee, and o. d. Fuller. Others
present were Miss Corinthia Whip
pie, primary teacher in the Malta
school; Miss Jessie Wells, county
normal instructor; Mrs. B. d. Rich
ardson, music instructor in the nor
NAL, County Supt. #. A, Davis. and
County Truant OFFICER y. s. Taylor.
Following the dinner short talks
were made by number.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-11
Mrs. Joel Morris

Elizabeth j. Morris was born Feb.
10, 1851, in Morgan county, o., and
died Jan. 6, 1928, at her home in
Chesterhill, aged u years. She was
married to Joel Morris May %,
1869, at the age of 16 years. To
this union were born five children,
one having died in infancy. At the
age of Is years she united with the
Methodist church and was for years
pillar of strength and beauty.
During her last years, sickness and
affliction has been hers to endure,
but she went to the cross as faith
full, tried and true soldier. Those
surviving are her husband, Joel
Norris and four children, Benjamin
X. of CanaaDville; William T., New
ark: Emma Rose, Minneapolis and
Harry of Stockport She was one
of ten children, three of whom are
yet living, John and Thomas OF
Murray City. and Elmer of Mill
f1eld.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-11

Miss Hannah Finley. aged about
SIS, died Tuesday at the home OF
her niece Mrs. w. M. Payne of
Worthington, where she had resided
for about Is years She was born
and spent much of her life in Deer
field township, and was the daugh-
ter of the late Samuel Finley and
wife who were pioneer settlers of
Deerfield about a century ago. She
was the last of family of six, and
cousin of Mr.. George Finley of
this place. The body will arrive to-
day on the noon train and will be
taken to the Deerfield church where
funeral services will be, held, con-
Quoted by Rev. w. M. Mackay. Bur-
ial will be made at Deerfield.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-11
GOVERNOR VIC DokAHEY.

Monday Vic Donahey Of New Phil
adelphia was inaugurated as the
50th governor of the great Buckeye
state. His wish for simple mex
pensive Inauguration was carried
out, and it was without the custo-
mary pomp and ceremony, but brief,
and entailed the least expense of
any Inauguration for many years.
In his Inauguration address which
required but seven minutes to de-
liver and was the shortest on record.
he pledged the strictests economy
and honesty in the discharge of all
his duties. Following the inaugu-
raj ceremony which lasted in all
less than half hour, a public re-
ception was held in the statehouse
iotunda in which the new governor,
his wife, their 10 children, and Mr..
Donahey's aged father were in the
receiving line Not a formal invi-
tation was issued to any of the
Inauguration day exercises, and all
were privileged to attend every
function. After the ceremonies
were over "Vic" stated he would be
glad to get on. his working clothes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-11
AT THE CHURCHES
Main Street Church of Christ

Sunday program $50 a. M,
Bible school; 10:30, communion
and church service. Sermon SUBJ
ject. Christ Upheld" $50 p. M,
Christian Endeavor. 1880, evening
worship. Pictures of the life of
Christ will be shown on the screen.
Sermon subject, "The parable of
Wisdom. "A. G. Mattern, pastor.
Baptist Church
Regular services next Sunday.
Sunday school at $3.50; preaching at
1880 a. m. and 1880 p. M, by
Rev. A. c.. Darrow, returned mis-
sionary from Burma, India. All
are cordially invited.
Methodist Protestant Church
Special Evangelistic Services
Sunday school at 8 a. m. Lewis
Pennell, superintendent Preach.
ing service at 1918. Y. P. S. C. e
meeting, $50 p. m. Preaching at
1890. The evening service will be
the beginning of three weeks SER
les of special eyangelistic services.
There is a two-fold object-a re-
vival in the church of Christ, and
conversion of sinners. Come.-W.
M. Wilson, pastor.
III
Sunday school at 10 a. III. Preach
ing at 11.--W. M. Mackay, pastor.
Stockport Circuit
Sunday school at usual hour.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
Sunday school and Christian En-
deavor. Choir and orchestra prac-
tice Friday evening at 1880. Chris
tian Endeavor Sunday night at
$3.50. Leader Don Humphrey.
Preaching Sunday morning at
Stockport.-C. E. Jeffers, pastor.
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday school at $3.50. Preach
ing at 10:30. Subject of sermon,
"a Reply to ?" Congregational
meeting at close of the hour. Ep-
worth League meeting at 6:45 p.
m. Evening preaching service at
1880. Sermon subject, "a Forgot
ten Face. "-R. O. McRae, pastor.