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

According to word sent out from
the state department of health, in
fluenza and pneumonia are on the
increase throughout the state. and
the chances are that no sections will
escape. According TO DR.. Frank c..
Pordeau. chief of the division of
communicable diseases, state de-
partment of health, who is making
survey to battle the spread Of this
disease, the hands are the biggest
offenders in the transmission of in
nuenza. The most common agencies.
il is stated, through which the dis
ease is spread, are shaking hands,
using common towels, and the hand
ling. Of dishes. The germs OF in
fMenza are discharged from the
nose, throat, and even the eyes.
The following precautions are rec
smmended by the state health de-
partment, and we are glad to pass
them on:
"Stay at home if you have a
cold; eat nourishing food reg
ularly; sleep in well ventilated
room regularly; take moderate
exercise IN fresh air: wear
warm, dry clothing aud avoid
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
FARMERS WEEK AT o. S. I.

Beginning next Monday, Jan. 20,
and lasting until Friday, is Farmers
Week at the Ohio State University,
and a great event it is going to be,
and what is better it is free, and
the railroad fare is reduced to a
fare and a half rate on the round
trip to Columbus. This Farmers
Week is crowded full of events.
There have been arranged 25O lee
lures and demonstrations, six state
shows. II annual meetings, and the
meeting of the 5000 or more farm
ing people who will attend. Besides
these things there are many fea-
lures. This year this event is plan
ned to come while the Ohio State
University is going in full blast.
Heretofore Farmers Week has been
held when the students were on
their vacation. The 0. S. U. is one
Of the big colleges in the United
States. with its more than 5000
students. Practically every Sectlon
of the great state is represented at
this big school. Those VINO attend
can readily get access to all the in
formation which this university
with it's more than 500 professors
has, that you may need.
Last year Ohio had the greatest
Farmers Week in America. An eX-
ira effort has been made this year
to make it even better than the one
last season. 1t is open to men,
women and children, and is sure to
be well worth the time, and small
expense it takes to attend. January
29-February 2, are the dates.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
"SOUEAIIN"

We note by the GAINESVILLE papers
that our top notch Wagon Company
basketball team is to be barred from
playing on the Y. M. G. A. floor of
that city. They would make it ap-
pear that because Whiting played
with Wagon Co. it caused the vio-
lation of certain rules. OF course
this was not discovered until after
the last game Wagon Co. played
with the GAINESVILLE dribblers, which
was ON their floor, Wagon Company
winning, with a score Of 28 to IA.
Had GAINESVILLE won, this SO called
violation, the chances are, would
never have been discovered. Had
GAINESVILLE wanted to be fair and
honorable, why did they not send
word accordingly concerning their
so called violations, to the Company
team, before the game, instead of
raising howl after it was over.
Just another alibi--thats ALL
Where the real trouble comes III.
GAINESVILLE has been trying to get a
1eam that can take over Wagon Co.
They tried it again and again last
year, and are still at it this season.
but have failed. OF course Wagon
Co. is not particular at all about
playing any more GAINESVILLE teams
at least not until they can drum
up a team that can make it more
than a mere practice sport for our
local players.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
Spelling Contest i'm Bristol

There will be a spelling contest
in Bristol township in April, in
which all the grade schools are ask
ed to participate. There will be
three classes, the first class to con-
sist of pupils in the Sd and 4th
GRADES; the second of pupils in the
5th and 9Th grades and the third OF
rupils in the 7th and Sth grades.
Each school will be entitled to two
representatives in each class. The
contest will consist of 90 words to
be written, spelling round 20 times,
and spelling down, each one of the
three counting one-third The pu-
pil having the highest average for
the three tests in each class will be
the winner for his class All teach
ers and patrons are ASKED to en-
courage the children to participate
in this contest. Each school may
choose its candidates as it thinks
best. Small rewards will be given
to the winners.-O. c. Culver.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
In MenlOrianl

Again Morgan Lodge No. 361 i.
o. o. F., is called upon to mourn
the loss of one of their members.
On the evening Of Jan. IS, '23,
Brother l.. S. Holcomb, our oldest
resident member, answered to the
last roll call.
He was initiated in Morgan lodge
on Feb. &c, 1870. He was one who
was always present at his lodge
meetings if possible. Brother Hol-
comb was a jealous worker for the
order and its advancement, was al
ways ready to respond to the call of
help for the needy.
The lodge realizing his zeal and
his ability to carry out the tenets of
the order saw fit to keep him in Of
fee in their lodge most of the
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25

Upon the application of j. r.
Dougan as administrator of the es-
tate of Thos Anderson, deceased, J.
w. Van Fossen, Frank Clifford and
Fred S. McInturf were appointed
and qualified as appraisers.
The will of Leroy S. Holcomb has
been filed for probate.
The estate of D. G.. Newton has
been fully settled and G.. Byerla
Newton, administrator, discharged.
Charles H. Fouts as guardian OF
Howard Roberts, has been dis
charged, Roberts having arrived at
full legal age The amount Of
money remaining in hands Of said
guardian, $1,031.40, is turned over
to said ward.
The will of Newton Price has
been admitted to probate. H. NJ.
Finley is appointed executor.
The wills of j. w. Dover and L.
S. Holcomb have been admitted to
probate.
RECORDERS OFFICE
The following have been filed for
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
wears of his membership.

years of his membership.
He represented his district in the.
Grand Lodge two years.
Brother Holcomb was a man who
gave the impression, on meeting
him, that he was your friend, and
took it for granted that you were
his.
The Brother will be greatly miss
ed by Morgan Lodge. May we ever
emulate his virtues and bury all his
imperfections beneath the clods that
rest upon his bosom. Z
Fraternally,
H. j. HARMER
BENZ. McCOMAS
j. F. DOUGAN, Committee.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
AT THE CHURCHES
Special Meetings at Pennsyille


Rev. r. c. Dean, the pastor, is
holding a series of special evange-
listic meetings at the Methodist
Protestant church at Pennsville.
preaching each evening. The meet
ings began Sunday. Preceding them
cottage prayer meetings were held.
Mr.. Dean will conduct his second
quarterly meeting the first Saturday
in February.
Mt. Carmel Free Methodist Church
There will be preaching services
at the Mt. Carmel Free Methodist
church Sunday morning and even
ing by the pastor. The revival
meetings will begin Feb. IL. Rev.
John A. Hopkins of GAINESVILLE will
assist. Rev. Hopkins is an able
speaker. Come and hear him. Good
singing. Come and Join the song
with one accord" Let us pray for
q revival of old-time religion.-O.
M. Shaw, pastor.
Stockport Circuit
Sunday school at usual hour.
Preaching at Stockport both Sunday
morning and evening. Prayer meet
ing Wednesday evening. Christian
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
RETTER SUPPORT

We have felt for some time like
calling the attention of our people
to the fact that the high school
basketball games at the armory are
not being patronized as they should
be. Unless they can have better
support, H. S. basketball may have
to be abandoned. We know there
are but mighty few persons in the
two towns who would want to see
such thing come to pass. Bask-
etball is a good thing not only for
the school, but for the town and
community in general. The Wagon
Company management has been
more than fair in the leasing Of the
armory for high school games and
practices, When if such had not been
the case, the chances are that bas-
ketball would have already been dis
continued this season. We have no
Y. M. C. A, and the armory comes
nearest filling the place of one, of
anything we have here. How much
better is it for the young people to
be at the armory working off their
surplus energy, than it is to be run
ming the streets, and in questionable
places, unknown to their parents.
Basketball has been a big thing for
our schools, being the means of
giving them no small amount of
favorable advertising, besides in our
schools it has done much to create
a real loyal II. S. spirit.
Some my get the impression that
basketball detracts from studies,
and that the pupils should be study
ing instead OF playing the game
Let it be borne in mind first of all,
that pupil who is back in his work
or grades is ineligible to play. He
must first make a certain standing
for himself. Then a player must be
morally clean or he cannot hope for
place on the team. Again he
must be physically fit, so it is seen
how the game benefits mentally,
morally and physically. Permit us
to call attention to another fact
that some we are sure have over
looked. Have you noticed the young
people who play on the various
teams, are also for the most part
found regularly in Sunday school,
and taking part in our young peo-
pies religious organizations?
When these things are considered
from the various angles, don't you
believe the basketball teams should
have from our people the most loyal
financial support? There are no
games so poor, but that they are
worth at least the price of admis-
sion, and the better games are
worth very much more, and in eth
er event those who attend are as
sisting in the keeping up of a game,
or exercise, that is of much benefit
to the individuals who play, and the
school and community in general.
From now on Lets Co."
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25

record: Jesse Hayes to Harry
Campbell ct ux, Stockport lot,
s3.5OO; John. H. oliver to N. c. Sill
vus, - acre, Center, $3.50; Chas'
w. Broomhall ct al to Harold l..
Henery, 27-100 acres, Windsor,
$1,000; Walter Squires ct uX to }.
d. Dinsmoor ct al, 80 acres, lease,
Marion, 81; Alvin e. Pugh to w.
H. &sS. B. Calland, Stockport lots,
s3,O00; Pat Lanier ct ux to R. O..
Maris and A. A. Harrington, as
signment lease Union.
Alvin E. Pugh to w. H. & S. B..
Calland, Stockport lots, $4,000; w.
E. Stallsmith, sheriff, to John T.
Kennard, IA acres, Penn, $500;
Marion Mills to John D. Carpenter,
fraction lot, Chesterhill, $3.50.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
COURT. HOUSE NEWS
COMMON PLEAS COURT

In the divorce case of Philip L.
Yauger VS.. Mary B. Yauger, heard
some weeks ago, appears the entry:
Plaintiff granted divorce on grounds
Of more than three years wilful alb
sence of defendant The contract
for alimony heretofore entered into
by and between the parties is set
aside. Defendant is decreed ali
mony in tn sum of $500 in addi-
tion to the 500 she has already
received, and same is made a lien
on the real estate of plaintiff. The
plaintiff is ordered to pay costs.
In the case of money only of
The Ohio Culvert Pipe Company VS..
H. d. Curtis and Jack Thoenen. the
last entry reads: Leave granted
plaintiff to withdraw from the files
its motion for new trial. Judg-
ment entered on for plaintiff against
defendant. for $882.49 with inter
est and for costs.
The mandamas case of Horace D.
Curtis VS.. C. e. Harper as auditor of
Morgan county, and Greenville Ma
tional bank has been settled and
costs paid.
Fred Prentice to Pen
Fred Prentice who was arrested
last fall charged with the burglar
izing Of the John Robinson resi-
dence near Neelyville, and against
whom the January grand jury re-
turned an indictment, entered
plea of guilty when arraigned. He
was sentenced to the Ohio peniten-
tiary at hard labor for the period of
five years. He was taken to the
penitentiary Monday by Sheriff
Newton.
Divorce Assignments
The divorce case of Ola G. Fouts
VS.. Chas. H. Fouts is set for hearing
Monday, Jan. %, at p. m. On the
same day the divorce case of Belle
Barnhart VS.. Homer Barnhart, will
be heard.
PROBATE COURT
The estate of James w. Bush has
been fully settled and the admins
traitor Albert L. Bush, discharged
Nathaniel Hart as administrator
with the will annexed Of w. A. Stef-
fy, deceased, has filed his petition
for the sale of the real estate to pay
debts. The cause is set for hearing,
Feb. II.
Mary e. Newton has been named
by the sheriff as jail matron, at SIS
per month.
The will of Charles Rhodeback
has been filed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
Severe Cough After Influenza

after an attack of the Flu
which left me with severe cough
nothing seemed to relieve me until
used Foley's Honey and Tar,
writes Mrs. X d. Drake, Childs,
Md. Coughs resulting from infuen-
"a, whooping cough, asthma and
Group are quickly relieved with
Foley's Honey and Tar.-Sold Ev-
erVWhere
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
chills; observe general rules

chills; observe general rules
of cleanliness"
These precautions are of the most
practical type, and easily carried
out. In communities such as ours
where we have too few doctors to
care for the ordinary run of sick
ness, let alone epidemics, all should
use every reasonable precaution
against taking the disease, but do
not carry your precautions to the ex-
treme of not going in and lending
assistance to stricken families,
where services are needed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
Card of Thanks

We desire in this way to express
our thanks to the many friends and
neighbors who have shown so much
kindness and sympathy during our
recent bereavement. We also wish
to thank Revs. Gillian and Mackay
for their words of comfort, and the
singers and those who sent flowers.
Mrs. Geo. Mccall, Donald Mccall.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
Consultation

Constipation of the bowels is a
stoppage OF the sewerage system
that removes waste matters from
the body. 1t is as necessary that
your bowels move regularly once
each day, to carry off this waste, as
1t is that the waste pipes of your
home be kept open to carry off the
waste from the house. If you would
enjoy good health, keep your bowels
regular by taking Chamberlain S
Tablets when needed.-Sold Every
where
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25

The total sales of sugar in this
country during 1922 were 11,2O0,-
100000 pounds. If that quantity is
sold in 1923, under the protection
of the Fordney-McCumber profi-
teers' tariff law, it will cost the
American people about $197,000,-
600 more than they paid last year.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1928
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-01-25

The divorce case Of Ola G. Fouts
VS.. Chas. H. Fouts is set for hearing
Monday, Jan. 20, at / p. N. On the
same day the divorce case of Belle
Barnhart VS.. Homer Barnhart, will
hn
The Washington times., 1923-08-08
THE WEATHER

Generally fair and continued warm today;
probably thundershowers tonight; tomorrow
generally fair and not so warm.
The Washington times., 1923-08-08
Biblical Readings At
Dre8ldfnt'S BIER

eternal life for the Of the late President
Harding Biblical readings which were part
the funeral service today beneath the Capitos
sweey pious promise of "ne beyond" read from
twenty~tird Psalm while sixth chapter of
Micah the chapter Of
to extol the virtues of the late President
The Scripture readings follow:
TWENTY-THIRD observation-disclosures
"The Lord is my shepherd; shall not want
maketh to lie down pastures leadeth
beside still waters
soul He leadeth the paths Of right
for His names sake
though walk through the valley Of the shadow Of
death will fear evil; for Thou Thy and
Thy staff they comfort
ou preparest table me in the presence Of mine
enemies Thou annointest head with OIL my cup
"surey goodness and mercy me all the days of
my life; and will dwell in the house Of Lord forever
SIXTH CHAPTER MICAH, EIGHTH VERSE
hath Showed thee, good; and what doth
the Lord require of thee but to do justly mercy
and to walk humbly with thy God?"
TWENTY SECOND CHAPTER REVELATIONS
FIRST TO FIFTH VERSES
"And he Showed water of life clear as
proceeding out of the throne God and of the Lamb
Gin the midst of the street of and on either side Of the
there the tree of fe which bare twelve of
fruits and yielded her fruit and the leaves
the tree were for the healing of the nations.
"And there shall be throne Of cd
and Of the Lamb shall be in it;
Him: ~
And they shall His face and His name shah be in their
foreheads. 10000 - - $500
And there shall be night there they shall need no
the
hgnt: and they snail reign for and
The Washington times., 1923-08-08
MARION AWAITS
. REVERENTLY
7 HER SON
Military Is Assuming Charge of
Arrangements for Sad
H. Homecoming.

By W. II. UPDEGRAFF,
International Newa Service.


MARION. Ohio, Aug. S-WhTe
Washington today paid last homage
TO a dead President. Marion as
sumed a military aspect IN prepara-
ton for q Homecoming tomorrow
the saddest homecoming q city
may know. when her distinguished
dead son, Warren G. Harding,
xnourned by the nation. honored by
the world. but loved by his fellow
townsmen and neighbors here, will
come to rest.
Khaki-clad men are on duty at
all the main street intersections and
direct the ever-increasing traffic on
all roads leading into the shrouded
city. The fair grounds is a bee
hive Of activity, being placed in
readiness for the arrival of 100
Ohio national guardsmen today,
and an additional 1000 Thursday
to handle the crowd Of 100000 Wis.
ttors expected.
Soldiers pace their beats at the
uncovered, tree-surrounded vault
in beautiful Marion Cemetery, where
The body Of a nations dead leader
will be placed Friday afternoon.
An officer and twenty or more
enlisted men will do guard duty Al
the Tomb for at least six month.
after the funeral. according to wore
received from the War Department
by Col. F. p. Lain, in charge O
arrangements for services here.
The men will be detailed b,
Of the Fifth Army Corps area, will
Major General McRae, in commant
headquarters at Columbus.
The Washington times., 1923-08-08
WILSON IN
FUNERAL
LINE
Former President Pays Tribute
to Man Who Made Life
Sacrifice for Nation.
By KENNETH CLARK.
International News Service.

Woodrow Wilson, former Presi-
dent, q broken, silent man, came
out Of his forced retirement today
to join with the nation in paying
q last tribute to Warren GamaIlel
Harding.
Iimps Noticeably.
Former President Wilson, salloW,
pale and drawn, emerged from the
side door of the S street house at
S:2s q. m. Two attendants were at
his side. He limped noticeably, ana
had to be almost lifted into the rear
seat OF his automobile. His left
shoulder sagged deeply and his left
arm was limp. In his right hand he
carried a. heavy walking stick.
Scarcely turning his head he took
a seat at the right of his automo-
bile. He was dressed in a heavy
black suit of mourning, with high
silk hat.
Mrs. Wilson, in a dress Of mourn
ing. took q seat next to the former
President. Admiral Grayson~ also
was in the car.
Escorted by two motorcycle
policemen who had been with him
40 many times while he was in the
White House. The former Pres
ident's car moved slowly to the
White House to join the funeral
cortege. Persons along the route
when they noticed him unbared
their heads, and held their hats
over their hearts. There was never
a word spoken on the trip. The
former President only twice
acknowledged the crowds along the
route, each time with nervous little
bow Of his head.
While heavy lines were under his
eyes and furrowed his pale race
he held his head rigidly erect.
There was a slight droop at the cor.
ner Of his mouth, which he held
firmly set.
Officers Salute Him.
Outside the White House grounds
the Wilson car passed through long
lines of troops who were drawn up
for the funeral procession. AS ne
Da ssed officers saluted, and men
snapped quickly to attention. Mr.
Wilson responded with touch to
The former Presidents machine
swung into the White House
grounds at 9:s5 o'clock, coming to
a stop on the gravel roadway in
front Of the north portico, A squad
of camerAmen Immediately rushed
him with requests for him to pose.
Continued on Page Q, Column 81
The Washington times., 1923-08-08
MRS. HARDING IS
CARR|EDFROM
HER AUTO
Strain OF Funeral Brings COL
lapse of Brave Spirit
at White House.

By WILLIAM X. HUTCHINSON.
International News Service.

international News Service.
Florence Killing Harding, the most
pathetic figure in America today.
| returned to the White House from
her journey down the avenue OF
sorrow" this afternoon in a state
approaching physical collapse.
Burdened under an overwh elnoinS
grief, Mrs. Harding had to be lifted
from her motor car and practically
carried into the White House on
| the arms Of attendants.
The ordeal of turning her hus-
band over to his nation for q state
| funeral apparently had Slapped away
the last vestige of her indomitable
will to carry on"
Collapses at Door.
Whereas she walked out of the
White House earlier in the day with
a firm step and a calmness coming
from supreme courage, she dropped
with weakness on the return trip.
When her car drove up under the
White House portico, White House
attendants sprang forward to open
the carriage door. George B. Chris.
tian, Jr., stepped out alone.
There was a moments pause.
Christian, aided by an attendant,
apparently picked up Mrs, Harding
from her seat in the car, practically
lifted her through the door. On the
steps she strove vainly to attain a
firm footing. Her shoulders sud
denly bowed, her head fell forward,
| and the two men, arms thrust about,
| held her full weight.
To observers it was apparent the
strain of attending the state fu.
CONTINUED on Page 8, Column 81
The Washington times., 1923-08-08
Laddie Boy Pays Brief
Visit To Bier OF
Late Master

Laddie Boy, famous White
House airedale, was a be-
wildered visitor to the East
Room today while his master,
the late President Harding, lay
there in state. The. airedale,
to whom the dead President
was master and idol, ran about
the room for five minutes while
high above his head, on its
stately bier, lay the body of
his master.
Observers believed the dog
sensed some strangeness in the
room, but it was apparent the
tragedy that befell the White
House was too complicated for
Laddie Boys animal instincts.
The airedale will be taken to
Marion, Ohio, to make his home
with Mrs. Harding.