Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-05-24

made a better place because she liv-
ed here. Surely to live in hearts we
leave behind is not to die. At the
funeral Friday afternoon from the
home an unusually large number of
people were present, attesting to the
high esteem in which she was held.
Many beautiful floral tributes were
in evidence. The beautiful songs
were furnished by Mrs Ray Dewitt,
Mrs. Clarence Williams and Mrs.
Ed Humphrey, and her favorite song
Jesus remember when the world
forgets" was played on the victrola.
Rev. Jeffers of Stockport gave the
Scripture reading and prayer and
her pastor Rev. Longsworth of JEFF
fersonville, o., who was pastor at
the time she became a Christian,
and also performed their wedding
ceremony, delivered the funeral SER
mon. Interment was made in Stock
| port cemetery. Pail bearers were
all relatives, Boyd Kean, Link Gif-
ford, Walter and Marvin Clifford
Frank Clifford and Dalton Williams.
| Those from out of town who attend
ed the funeral were Mrs. Edna Gift
| ford and children Doris and John of
Pittsburgh, Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
Clifford and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gift
ford of Pennsville, John Clifford of
near McConnelsville, Mrs. Mary FL
| lis of Chesterhill, Mrs. Clyde Wood
and son of Malta and Rev Longs
worth and daughter Miss Elizabeth
from Jeffersonville, O. Card of
Thanks: We take this means of
expressing our sincere thanks to
neighbors and friends for their
kindness during the sickness, and
after the death of our loved one;
also the singers and Rev. Jeffers
and Rev. Lon gsworth for their con-
soling words, and friends for the
floral offerings, those who furnished
cars and also undertaken Harmer.-
The family.
Mrs. Ell Metcalf spent the week
end with her daughter Mrs. Her
schel White near here.
(! Mrs. Mamie Sheets returned from
recent visit at GAINESVILLE.
The Lady of the Library" which
was given by the Senior class
Wednesday night. played to a full
house. All had their parts fine.
Mrs. Caroline Russell returned
from a visit with relatives in Bel
mont, O., and in GAINESVILLE.
Van Mott who is working at Can
melville, spent the week end with
his family.
Miss Mildred Henery had as
guests Sunday Miss Ada Williams of
Pennsville and Josephine and Blaine
Sells of the east side.
Lew Adrian has a new car.
Mr. and Mrs. Ike Hook are visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. War Hook OF
Hooksburg.
Aged Lady Breaks Arm
Mrs Mary Wallace who is in her
91st year, had the misfortune tc
break both bones in her right arm
at the wrist Saturday night, while
attempting to get up from the sup
per table. She is confined to heI
bed.
The seventh and eighth grade pu-
pills together with their teacher
Frank Gilmore enjoyed a fine picnic
dinner at Benjamin's grove Friday.
] They made the trip in big truck
and after dinner enjoyed long
ride.
School closed here Friday with a
successful year. The following
teachers returned to their homes:
Miss Edith Evans returned Saturday
to her home at Brokaw, John Ross
Saturday to Malta. and Miss Mil
dred Workman Monday to Circle
Vile.
John Bachelor returned Friday to
Dale after visit with his son Dena
and family.
B. L. Kean and two children spent
the week end with Mr. and Mrs.
Link Clifford of Pennsville.
Miss Alice Dulaney returned to
Cleveland, after a short visit with
her parents.
ed to Merriam, after an over Sun
day visit here.
Mrs. Ella Daugherty who has
been visiting her brother Harry
FARES several weeks, left Thursday
for a visit at Amanda. O.
Mrs. Emily De Wore had as
guests over Sunday Mrs. Geo. Wy
mer and children of Chesterhill.
Miss Goldie Lane spent Monday
in GAINESVILLE.
Mayor Calland was caller in
McConnelsville Saturday.
! Mrs. Alta WOottOn of Beckett
spent Friday with Mrs. Jane Woot-
| ton.
| Rev. Chas. NORM will deliver the
Memorial day address May 80, at
the M. P. church, Immediately fol-
lowing the decorating of the graves
at the cemetery.
Rev. A. C. Mattern will preach
at the Christian church Friday
night, May 25, and children's day
will be observed at this place June
l3.
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