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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
American Legion Elects Officers

MalcOnta Post elected Objects
Thursday evening for the ensuing
year as follows: Victor Jaynes,
commander; Homer Mcbride, vice
commander; John Mcbride, adJu-
tant: J. R. Alderman, treasurer;
II. w. Torbert, chaplain; Clarence
Scott, ergeantat-arms. In add
ton to the election of officers, so
cial time was enjoyed, refresh
ments being served-chili-con
carne, fried oysters and all the
necessary trimmings. The Legion
is going to take up the matter of
assisting the Boy Scouts in their
movement here, and want to do all
they can to help along this very
worthy organization.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
May Locate In California

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Garrett OF
Newark spent last week with the
latter's father Mr.. B. B. Parmiter
here. returning to Newark the first
of this week. They have been re-
ding on a farm at the edge OF
Newark and have been located the
the past ten years. They have sold
out there and leave this week for
Los Angeles, Cal, where they Will
visit Mrs. Garrett's sister Mrs. An
ME Elliott. They will also visit
with other relatives in California
and will spend the winter there,
and may possibly locate In Calltor-
mia
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
Bristol Grange Program

Bristol grange No. 80 viii render
the following program Dec. %: Song
by the grange; reading, Grace Camp
bell; recitation, Ray Smith; song,
by sisters; five minutes fun; reading,
j. r. Dunkle; solo, Maggie Spill
man; short talk by ]. M. Ray, choose
your own subject; recitations,
frankie Little and Pearl Richey;
song, by brothers; reading, Orville
Ray; few stories by the funny
man, NJ. p. Daniels; duet, Pearl
Richey and Lucille Downing;
grange closed.--H H. Richey, Lect.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
MENDEL TAILORS HERE FOR
TWO GAMES

The Mendel TailOrs Of Columbus
will meet the Wagon Company bas-
ket ball team twice Christmas day
at the armory. at 2:30 in the after
noon and $50 in the evening. This
is the ninth time the Tailors have
been pitted against Wagon Com
pany, the latter having two games
on the Tailors. This will be hard
fought game and local fans will no
doubt turn out en- masse for the ex-
hibitiOn
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
Inin Hone HOuSel In Vienna

After spending the winter with
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Tracy and at
tending NJ. & M. high school, FL
eanor Housed leaves today for Co
iumbus where on Dec. 21 her moth
er will receive her p H. degree from
O. s. u. They leave Columbus on
the 23h fer New York, and on Dec
&c sail on the steamer President
Adams for Paris where they Will pc
met by Miss Hope Housed. AFTER
spending a week in Paris the mother
and two daughters will go Vienna,
Austria, where Hope Housei has
been studying music for" year.
They will remain there indefinitely,
each daughter studying music.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
For West Point And Annapolis

Congressman C. Ellis Moore, after
competitive examination by the
Civil Service Commission announces
the following nominations for West
Point and Annapolis. Principals for
Annapolis. Charles r. Watts Of
GAINESVILLE and John Peters of Cam
bridge; alternates. Chas NJ Hale,
Wm. I. Norman. Edwin \. D. Schef-
fler. Zanesville; Richard L. Giles
pie Haven s Renner. Caldwell, and
William S. Boyd, Sharon.
The principals for West Point are
Theodore J. Stubbs. Quaker City, and
Ross Decker of New Matamoras; al
ternates. George W. Cutler, Cald-
we'll; VIM. L. Lingo. Quaker City.
and James II. Lauffer Of New Mat
amoras
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
Death or Rev. Andrew Swartz

Mrs. c. F.. Fisher of this place re-
ceived word the first of the week of
the death of her grandfather Rev.
Andrew Swartz of Lancaster He
was a superannuated minister of the
Evangelical church, and was one of
the most widely known men in his
denomination
Mr.. G. f. Fisher attended the
funeral al Lancaster Wednesday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
Sidwell-MasterSOn

On Saturday, Dec. IS. very
pretty wedding took place at the M
E. parsonage in McConnelsville
Rev. E. o. Morris officiating, when
Freda H., only daughter of I. C. and
Autie Masterson, was united in
marriage to Mr.. Geo. F. Sidwell.
They were accompanied by Mr.. FL
mer Mitchell and wife, brother-in-
law and sister of Mr.. Sidwell, also
by Brice Masterson, brother of the
bride. The brides wedding dress
was of blue messaline silk, and she
wore a gray hat, coat, and gloves
to match. One of the pleasant
events of the day was the old-fash-
ioned beiling in the evening when
about 20 of their friends and neigh
bors both old and young met and
gave them a lively serenade, and
were treated to candy. cigars and
cider.
Mr. Sidwell owns a garage in
Porterville.-XX.
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
pau,;op or Class OF 1920

The GRADUATING class OF NJ. q NJ.
high school of 1920 will be enter
tanned at their fourth annual re-
union at the home of Rufus k.
Brown, jr., on Wednesday evening
Dec. %. 1t is said that this is the
only class out of M. & M. that mas
had a reunion every year since IT'S
graduation, and it is hoped that
TINS record may be continued for
many wears. All class members
(and recently acquired husbands or
wiyes). are urged to be present and
have YOUR minds refreshed of the
mast. but famous, parties of the
class of twenty, on the might after
Christmas"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
The FarmerptteS


Nov. p, the Farmnretth club met
with Mrs. Annie Fitch The follow
ing officers We're elected for the
coming year: Pres, Laura Daugher-
ty; vice pres, Laura Godfrey; sec'y,
Della Brokaw; lect1 1""r r'arch Pat
terson; treas. De,ia II tibonc; press
cor, Martha Blackher The club
voted to pay $500 fer the East
Windsor institute After the bust
ess. a program was rendered: Song
by club; rol, cali. What we are
thankful for a Thanksgiving poem,
Della Brokaw; reading. Nellie Rol-
lison and Mary Gl&haf..; contest
by Lille Newman ana Della Petit
bon lice refreshments We're serv-
ed ~ he tstess.
The Decc mber meetin2 will he
with Mrs. laura Godfrey. There
will be 4 Christmas proeram.--NN.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
Raid On Comrade Boone Smith

On last Sunday a number OF the
Civil war veterans, led by Comman-
der Joseph Flanders, Adj. King, Ma
jor Kahler and Chaplain J. B. Farra,
made o raid on the Smith home on
Canal street. As they entered the
house there appeared to be quite a
good deal Of anxiety and moyinS
about as if they were suspicious that
something was going to happen.
But all this was to remind Comrade
Boone Smith that he only lacked
one day Of beino 90 years old. Mrs.
James Smith and two daughters and
Mrs. Riley had planned the affair so
nicely that it was d complete sur
nriso TO Com. Poone. He was sol
der in the 18th o. V. l. After
things had settled down Mrs Smith
invited all TO the dining room. Oh
dear such q dinner. Chicken and all
the good eats that go with it. You
ought to have seen the Major.
how he dispatched nearly half of
chicken.
The afternoon was spent socially
with conversation, instrumental and
vocal music, etc. At late hour all
left for home wishing Comrade
Smith many more such happy birth
days. He is quite active for one of
his age, and well posted on the
events of the day.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20


The funeral of Mrs. w. II. Pier
point whose death occurred at the
Coed Samaritan hospital in Zanes-
vile Wednesday night of last week,
at $50, was held at the Methodist
Episcopal church here Friday after
noon at 2:30.
Mrs. Pierpoint's death followed
closely upon that of ner husband,
which occurred Nov. Is, and her
death was no doubt FASTENED by the
strain of his illness, and the shock
occasioned by his death, though the
direct cause of her death was pneu
mOnia.
Mrs. Pierroint's maiden name
was Eta Boone, and she was a
daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
John Boone of McConnelsville and
was a sister of Mrs. Ada Williams
of this place, who is now the only
surviving member of the Boone
family Mrs. Pierpoint was IS
years Of age She was faithful
member of the Methodist Episcopal
church and after going to Zanes-
Vile many years ago was connected
with the old Second Street NJ. T..
church, later the Grace NJ. f.
church. She was a we'll known and
highly regarded woman.
Rev. T.. O. Morris of the local NJ
r.. church had charge of the funeral
services here. Music was furnished
by quartet composed Of Mrs. H. c..
Betz, Mrs Robert Durbin and
Messrs. J. E. McKeown and F. NJ.
Beckett, the hymns sung being My
Jesus AS Thou Wilt and Rock of
Ages. The pail bearers were Messrs.
A. H. Mercer, c. NJ Scott, NJ. E.
Danford, L. T. Gray. Raymond Dur
bin and c. f. Fisher. The services
throughout were conducted as near
ly as possible like those OF Mr..
Pierpoint. lnterment was made III
the McConnelsville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

Capt. Irven Travis remains the
Democrats biggest subscriber" as
conforming to his long time custom,
he came in this week and renewed
a year each on his own, and four
other subscriptions for relatives, as
a Christmas gift to each
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
Report From State Department


DR.. Lee Humphrey,
President, Board of Education,
McConnelsville, Ohio.
The Malta aMcConnelsville high
school was inspected on Nov. 13 by
Geo. NJ Morris of the state depart
ment of education. The following
is his report
The high school is in most excel
lent condition. 1t is one Of the best
small high schools in Ohio, ana is
the result of good management, Sc
lection of good teachers, equipment,
enrichment of the course of study
and cooperation of all
The present conduct of the high
school is satisfactory. The janitor
of the high shool building is com
mendeG for his good and faithful
services The janitor of the grade
school building. McConnelsville, is
commended for his good work, but
the accumulation of desks, lumber,
etc, makes it hard for him 10 keep
the basement in proper order. If
the school has no use for the ola
furniture il should be sold. AS 1t
now is, it furnishes fire danger.
II should be the aim each year to
make this school better and function
properly rs first class first grade
high school, Vernon NJ Riegel,
Director Of Education.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
PnnIfrT Firm Exit

The McConnelsville Poultry firm
here. C. w. Campbell, manager,
which has been conducted for sew
eral months in the Henry Travis
property, Main street, pulled up
stakes Saturday and went to CO.
shocton where they were also in
business
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
HE SMALLPOX STU ALTON
IN MORGAN COUNTY

There is no cause for alarm,
nor concern even, regarding
the smallpox situation in Nor
gan county. The case in Wind
sor township, which came di-
rect from GAINESVILLE, has been
properly quarantined and all
exposures have been vaccinated
or secluded There are three
cases i'll the county seat towns,
all of mild character. They
have been quarantined, and all
exposures have been looked af
ter. These cases developed
from exposure to another
GAINESVILLE case. We have no
chance for more smallpox in
the county, unless, as in the
previous instances, it should
come from outside. We have
been very fortunate thus far, I
considering the prevalence of
smallpox in our nearest neigh
boring city.
DIR. JAMES BALL NAYLOR,
District Health Commissioner.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
BIG AUDIENCE ENJOYS FINE
CONCERT AT M. Il. CHURCH

There was an audience which fill
ed the auditorium of the NJ L.
church Sunday at D. M, on the
occasion of the sacred concert given
by the Epworth League orchestra of
that church. assisted by Mr.. Wayne
Jackson soloist.
The program consisted of the fol-
lowing: Love Song by Nevin, after
which came prayer by Rev. E. O.
Morris; then the following musical
numbers: Asses Death, Grieg, from
Peer Gynt Suite No. /; Hungarian
Dance No. 5, Brahms; Largo, Han
del, by Wayne Jackson; Offertory,
Apple Blossoms, Roberts; Cavatina,
G.. Raft Loin du Bal, Gillett; Sweet
er AS the Years Go By, Mrs. c. H.
Morris, by Wayne Jackson; Dying
Poet. Gottschalk; Lustspiel, Keller
Bella. The service closed with the
benediction by Rev. f. 0. Morris.
The members Of the orchestra
were: Eleanor Erwin, Howard Dye,
Dean Northrup. first violins; Donald
Fox. II. D. Bishop. secord violins; !;
Charles Lindsay, Edward Perkins,
Ralph Dye, cornets; Harry Stull,
flute; Harry Savage, clarinet;
Cwpndolyn HambletOn, Edgar
NorthruD. saXoDhones: Margaret
Durbin; piano. Miss Eleanor Erwin
officiated at the organ in some OF
the numbers.
The program was Splendld
throughout and greatly enjoyed by
the large audience in attendance.
The players are to be complimented
upon the performance, and Mrs. II.
D. Bishop. the director, is entitled
to much praise for her efforts and
the success of the entertainment.
and is to be congratulated upon her
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
Correspondents Please Read

I NOIIOS5O1HUOH1tS 1Ott"'O HOOt+U
Our r. f. D. carriers will not
make their rounds next Tues ,
; day, which is Christmas. Be- !
cause of this we will kindly
ask our correspondents to send ,
} in their contributions Monday. !
If not mailed so they reach us
on that day, they will not get
to us before Wednesday even
ing, which would be too late
for our next issue. We ex-
pect to have plenty of space
next week, SO please send in
the news. Merry Christmas All.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
Deaths Toll
Dec 13 to %

Mrs. w. H. Pierpoint, GAINESVILLE.
Rev. Andrew Swartz, Lancaster.
Mrs. Mary j. Brown, Eagleport.
Mrs. Elijah Albee, CroOksville.
Claude Wallace, Newark.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
A. J. Sands About The Same

The condition of A. j. Sands who
is suffering with heart trouble, re-
mains much the same. He is at
the home of Sheriff and Mrs. w.
M. Newton.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
Expressing Their Appreciation

The Fullburt Company of Cleve-
land O.. wish to extend TO the citi-
zens Of Malta and McConnelsville
their appreciation for considerate
treatment received by the business
men in showing them through their
plants and places of business. and
for the interest shown generally by
our people at the meeting held in
the court house on the evening of
Nov. u.
They say:-We feel tnat the com
mittee appointed to consult with us
on Nov. 13 were very frank. and
while we wore somewhat dsap-
pointed at the outcome, at the same
time we are reasonably assured that
your committee acted in good faith
by expressing themselves in the neg
ative, giving as their main reason
that TIE amount REQUIRED was too
much 10 consider at that time. after
which we all parted feeling that all
had been fair with each other
The Fullburt Company being a
manufacturing as we'll as distrib-
uting company on sales, and havin@
a much greater experience in sales
IIidH lIIdiluJdtlu anu nav liiS Ot
vploped their business to the place
where it became necessary to ex-
pand from manufacturing stand :
point. and having taken into account
the high cost of overhead in city
like Cleveland, decided it would 7
in the best interests Of all concern
ed to make affiliations in a smaller
city for our manufacture, and
are still of the same opinion.
The importance OF proper sales
distribution is of the same import
as manufacture, and vice versa. One
cannot exist without the other. The
members of the Fullburt Company
are men with long years Of success
ful selling experience, and well cap
able Of Judging the merit or demerit
of the selling end of commodities.
having succeeded in part of the
commodities shown you while there.
And while we feel somewhat dis
appointed at not being able TO make
a business connection with your
GOOD people in the manner offered
you, we have not entirely given up
hope, as we have decided on second
thought that to start a small cordage
factory there would give q start and
later we are contemplating opening
up the manufacture Of the other
mechanical devices, whereby we
could get part of the work done in
your factories there, and assemble
the manufactured parts as turned
out from your plants, in a small as
sembline plant Of our own which we
would or might have there. IN this
way We would gradually bring about
the end in view without feeling the
brunt of the blow.
We therefore will appreciate any
good will or help that your people
may see Iit TO extend in this regard,
as We expect to have Mr.. Archer
look after the cordage factory mat
ter, which will be the first move.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
Bristol Tn. Trustees Notice

The Bristol township trustees will
meet Saturday, Dec. 20. This is
the last meeting for the year. All
who have bills against the township
are urged to get them in for this
meeting.-C. L. Swallow, clerk.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

Mr.. c. L. James of Columbus was
here Wednesday looking after some
business matters.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
AT THE CHURCHES
Special Meetings At MeiQs


DIR. Thomas Martin of Hunting
ton, w. Va, will commence a plo-
tracted meeting at Meigs Dec. 20.
All old members wherever situated
are requested to come or send a
message. All are invited to attend
this service.
baptist Church
Sunday school at $50 a. m. Wor-
ship with sermon at 1890 a. M,
and D. m. Morning subject, Even
unto Bethlehem, and see' Even
ing subject, "The Wonderful" All
are welcome-Thomas Lasley, pas
tor.
Main Street Church OF Christ
Bible school at $50. Preaching
at 1920 Morning subject, Christ
mas" Evening service at 7. Sub
ject, t'In the Beginning God"
ming at O'Clock. Come and wor-
ship with us.--B. F. w. Pitman,
pastor.
Candle Service At Nj. Il. Church
Sunday evening at 8 o'clock at
the Methodist Episcopal church Il
candle service will be held. 1t will
be the annual musical Christmas
event by the choir, and will include
professional. anthems, Quartets,
solos, violin solo, violin and saXo-
phone duet, also a pantomime, etc,
and promises to be a splendid musi-
cal service You are invited.
Stockport Circuit
Sunday school at usual hour,
with the Barnes Bible class and
the Junior boys in charge of the
opening exercises at Stockport
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
Preaching at Stockport Sunday
morning. Preaching at Olivet Sun
day afternoon. Christian Endeavor
Sunday night with Miss Leah May
nard as leader. Christmas program
Sunday, Dec. %, at Stockport
church, with tree and Santa
Clause. e. Jeffers, pastor.
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday school Christmas program
at 9:15 a. m. followed by a brief
class period Sermon by the pastor
at 1920 a. IN. At Gas, Epworth
League Topic, "The Music of
Christmas" AT 500 p. m, musi-
cal program by the choir. Prayer
meeting at 7:30, Wednesday even
ing A cordial invitation is extend
ed to all to attend these services
i. o. Morris. pastor.
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m.
Preaching ct 1890 a. III. by Rev
d. r. Warne. C. E. meeting at
$50 p. IN.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
Masonic Notice

Regular meeting of COrinthian
lodge No. III F. & A. M. on next
Tuesday evening, Dec. 25.-J. r.
Alderman, w. M; o. p. Lindsay,
Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
state Certifies Funds For Road

State teftifieS Funds FOR ROAD
Last week mention was made that
Division Highway Engineer Geo.
Carr had agreed to build a gravel
road from the end of Marietta brick
road to the washington county line,
through Neelyville, on a $3.50 basis.
The total amount estimated neces-
sary to build the road is $4,000
We are glad to announce that
through Mr.. Carr the state has al
ready certified its share of SIS 900.
The road will be commenced about
Arril !. BEGINNING ct this end. and
will be pushed rapidly TO compile
ton, and will be no long drawn out
affair. This road matter has moved
along with such speed that we can
hardly realize so much has been
done. Mr. Carr since ne assumed
his office few months age has done
great things in the matter of roads
for this section of the state.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

Don't forget the dance by Nal
conta band Tuesday night, Dec. 25.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20
Bows Sent To Lancaster

Last Friday three Stockport
youths were committed to the Ian
caster Industrial school by Juvenile
judge A. II. Mercer, for violating
their parole, they having broken in
to the Stockport Hardware store,
taking a shot gun and ammunition
revolver, two watches, some pen
knives and flash lights. Two Of the
bows are II years of age, and the
ether one is IS. They were taken
TO Lancaster Monday by Sheriff
Newton and Chas Kennard. such
eases as these are handled judicious-
~ by the juvenile court, with object
in view to reform them, and make
Of them useful citizens.
We approve of such a course, and
for that reason in order TO lessen
the stigma as much as possible,
we deem it best to not publish the
names.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

Morgan Grange Notice
Morgan grange will meet Satur-
day evening at o'clock.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

John Sherman Chosen U. :. Juror
Mr.. John Sherman of this place
has been chosen United States
grand juror for the January term,
in Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

Fancy baskets, toys. candy and
holly paper at M. Burke's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

GAINESVILLE Hi Here Friday Night
The big high school basket ball
game of the season will be played
here Friday night between Zanes-
Vile and M. & M. high. Don't miss
this big thriller, which begins at
$3.50. A good preliminary at 1880.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

do not have any $50 wrist
watches, but ! do have a few good
ones, also a few watches for the
young man If interested see them.
Montgomery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

A marriage license was issued
this morning to Raymond Oliver
Miles, of Parkersburg, and Mabel
Thornley, of Brokaw.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

A daughter was born Monday to
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Riley of this
place, at the home of Mrs. Riley's
parents Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. F. Steward.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

A regular Christmas dance at the
Malconta band hall Tuesday night.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

Special prices for the holidays on
pianos and player pianos.-Mont-
gomery Millinery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

Mrs. Kate Dawson returned 10
her home here the first Of the week,
after visiting several weeks with
her son Mr.. Virgil Dawson and
family Of Cincinnati.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

A son was born Monday to Nj.
and Mrs Dallas Niceswanger, of
near MOrganville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

Closing out all millinery.-Mont-
oOmery'S
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-12-20

Rev. d. r. Warne who was quite
ill again last week, suffering With
pleurisy, is now recovering.