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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18

the two branches of the American
army-the anchor for the navy, and
the musket with fixed bayonet, and
the haversack, for those who fought
on land.
The prayer of dedication was
then read by Comrade Hambleton.
Maj. Kahler then from the ritual
formally dedicated the monument to
the soldiers of the army and navy
those who fought and fell, on land
or sea, for the preservation of the
Union A formal salute to the dead
was given by the comrades.
Commander G. A. r.. introduced
Following this service Mr.. G.. o.
McGonagle was introduced by Chair
man Kahler, and Mr.. McGonagle in
turn announced it as his pleasure
to introduce Daniel S. Wilder, Com
mander of the Ohio Department of
the G.. A. r., who spoke briefly.
One of the points brought out by
Mr.. Wilder was the desirability of
the organization of post of Sons of
Veterans here to help the Women
of the Relief Corps carry on the
work which patriotism and true
appreciation of the service of the
Veterans of the Grano Army de-
mand. The members of the order
of w. r. C. will still be here
he said, after the last of the
old soldiers shall have gone to their
long home. He spoke particularly
of the fine Peace monument in CO.
lumbus, erected through the work
of the w. r C. alone.
w. S. Matthews Speaks
Commander Wilder introduced
the principal speaker of the day w.
S. Matthews, Assistant Adjutant
General of the Department of Ohio.
who proved to be very able speak
er, doing justice to the great o.
casion. He is veteran of the Civil
war. He began by speaking of the
monument as beautiful piece of
art, something that the people OF
MORGAN county shonld be most
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18

Practically all business was sus-
pended and the schools were closed
during the hours of the exercises in
cident to the unveiling and dedica-
tion of the Civil war soldiers mon
ument here Wednesday afternoon,
and an immense crowd gathered.
The exercises opened with a pa
triotic selection by the Malconta
band. Maj. E. M. Kahler presided
in the place of the local Post Com
mander J. w. Flanders. The first
person to be introduced was Mr. E.
J. Arrick. a member of the commit
tee which had had in charge mat
ters pertaining to the erection of
the monument. He made brief
speech congratulating the members
of Phil Sheridan Post G. A. r. and
the citizens in general on the reali-
zation of their hopes in the beauti-
full monument of enduring bronze
and age resisting granite, which
was about to be unveiled and dedi-
Gated.
Mr.. Arrick introduced Mr.. Ar
thur F. Jackson, secretary to the
late Thos. H. Simpson of Detroit,
donor of the monument. Mr.. Jack
son in few choice words presented
the monument as a gift from Mr.
Simpson, to which Maj. Kahler
briefly responded, accepting the gift
on behalf of Phil Sheridan Post G.
A. r. At this time the beautiful
monument with it's handsome statue
of bronze, a complete description of
all of which has hitherto been given
in these columns, was unveiled by
Comrade J. L. Benjamin of the G..
A. R. Farther ritualistic service Of
the Post followed, Adj. A. d. King
detailing as the guard of honor the
following comrades: Jas. b. Smith,
John Bird, J. B. Merwin, A. A.
Coulson, Jesse McKibben, Jno. Nc
Gonagle, G.. w. Darnell and ]. L..
Benjamin. This guard was station
ed about the monument Then the
following symbols were set m for
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
Mrs. Mary r. Talbot Dies

Mrs. Mary l.. Talbot, aged IA
years, died Tuesday morning about
4 o'clock at her home in Chesterhill.
She had been in falling health for
several years, and about two weeks
ago she suffered stroke of apo
plexy which was the cause of her
death. She was the widow of Jona-
than Talbot, and was daughter of
the late Thomas and Esther COnnell
Gatewood. One son Mr.. Carl G.
Talbot who is employed with the
Pollack Metal Co., of Cincinnati, sur
wives. She also leaves two brothers.
DR.. w. f. Gatewood of this place,
and Mr.. Frank p. Gatewood of
Brink Haven, o. These are the only
survivors of family of II.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
w. H. NJ. S. of NIcKendree

The w. H. M. s. of McKendree
met with Mrs Nell Lighthizer Sun
day, Oct Z, after the regular church
services. A fine pot luck dinner was
served by the ladies to their fam
lilies and friends. Their pastor Rev.
Bey was also present. In the after
noon missionary program was CIV
en-. A duet by Eva and Christine
Shilling and song "The Church in
the Wildwood by five boys were
sung. Plans for the years work
were discussed. 1t was decided to
hold a market in the near future to
obtain money for our share of the
expenses of certain missionary work
undertaken by this district. It was
also decided to make a donation to
the Community Center at Byesville,
at the regular meeting Wednesday
afternoon, Nov. Z. This meeting will
be at the home Of Mrs. Bertha Shill-
ing, and articles donated will be
packed at this time. Jelly, canned
fruit and vegetables and chickens
alive are solicited.
The regular study program will
be in charge of Mrs Rosa White;
the devotional services in charge Of
Mrs. Jessie Harmon. There will be
good music and the ladies of the
community are cordially invited to
attend.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
Bristol Township Fair

The fair which was held at Cloud
last Friday and Saturday attracted
the largest crowd that has ever at
tended Friday afternoon Mr. Pat
terson gave an interesting address
and Miss Kell, the county nurse,
gave a talk telling OF the work
which she would do in the county
this year. The girls of the home
nursing class gave a demonstration
in practical nursing.
The program Friday night was a
disappointment, because on account
Of weather conditions they could not
get good results from the radio.
On Saturday came the races, ball
games, stock judging ana other in
teresting things. An account of
the premiums will be given next
Week.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
New Osteopathic Office Here

DR.. Byron LaRue of GAINESVILLE
was down Monday and visited with
c. H. Bowen's until Tuesday morn
ing. While here he completed ar
rangements for the opening up of an
osteopathic office in the rooms va
Gated by DR.. M. w. King. DR.. w, C.
Brenholtz who has been associated
with DIR. LaRue in his office in
GAINESVILLE. will have charge of the
office here, and DR.. LaRue will
spend part time here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
AT THE CHURCHES
Piseah NJ. p. Church

Evangelistic services will be held
in the Pisgah M P. chruch from
Oct 81 to Nov. 4, every night except
held Sunday evening at 1880 o'clock.
Special music. Come!
Stockport Circuit
Sunday school at usual hour.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
Preaching at Stockport Sunday
morning. Revival services begin at
Olivet Sunday evening at 1880 and
continue for two weeks.-C. E.
Jeffers, pastor.
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m. H.
D. Bishop, superintendent. Epworth
League at GAS p. M; topic, Faith
in Prayer or Faith in God?' Ser
mons by the pastor at 1890 a. M,
text, Eph. STA, and at 1880 p. H.,
text, Col. AS. Prayer meeting on
Wednesday evening at 1880 with
studies in 1st John. The official
board is called to meet at the church
on Monday evening, Oct. %, at
7:3O.-E. o. Morris, pastor.
Special r. L.. Meeting
The Epworth League will have a
special meeting Sunday night. A
play will be given. "The progress
in different countries through the
wonderful work of the centenary"
Come and learn the great truth
about the centenary. Mrs. Jerrold
Scott, leader.
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m.
service at 1890 o'clock
when the sacrament of the Lords
Supper will be administered. G. E.
service at 6:45 and preaching SER
vice at 1880 p. m. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening at 1880 o'clock.
d. R. Warne, pastor.
Pleasant Grove
Sunday school at and preaching
service at 8 o. m. At this service
the sacrament of the Lords Supper
will be administered.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
Sudden Death at Stockport

Mr.. Frank Basin, aged about 63
years, a highly regarded citizen of
Stockport, died very Unexpectedly
this morning about 1 o'clock in
Stockport. He was a carpenter by
trade, and was at work yesterday
but towards noon complained of
not feeling well. However his Ill
ness appeared of such nature that
it was given no concern. In the
night members of the family heard
him breathing hard, and going to
his room found him in dying con-
dition, and doctor was sent for,
but he died before he arrived. He
was a brother of Mrs. D. S. Van
Fossen and he had made his home
with Mr.. and Mrs. Van Fossen, for
Is years. He was born in Washing
ton county. His sister Mrs. Van
Fossen was out of town on visit
when his death occurred, and no fu-
neral arrangements will be made
until after her return today.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
Celebrates oath Birthday

The beautiful country home of
Mrs. VIM. F.Smith and Mr.. and Mrs.
Harrison Parker was the scene of a
pleasant gathering Sunday, Oct. IA.
The event was in honor of tho Gath
birthday of Mrs. Smith who is one of
Morgan county's oldest and most
highly respected residents, and has
lived in the county all of her life.
Sunday was an ideal day for the oc-
casion, and the sumptuous dinner
served on the lawn cafeteria style
was greatly enjoyed The afternoon
was spent socially, with music, and
a splendid talk by C. H. NORM,
"reminiscences"
Mrs. Smith was given several nice
presents, and enjoyed the gathering
very much Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. Smith, Dale and
Bertha Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. H.
Miller, Elsie Miller, Mr.. and Mrs.
Conklin Palmer, Mrs. Lfnnie War
rem, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Carter. Jno.
Stewart, John Smith and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Smith, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harrison Parker, Mrs. w. H.
Barkhurst, all from the west side.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Smith, Freida
Smith. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Milligan,
Albert Smith and Lee Smith and
families, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Settle,
Mrs. Mary Thissell, Mrs. Mary
Campbell, Mrs. Ida Updike, Clyde
Wood and family, Mrs. Margaret
Benjamin, A. B. Matson, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. H. Norm, Herbert NORM,
from Malta; Mr.. and Mrs. Seth
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. .Jewman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Conn, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. L. Newman. Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Newman, Mr. and Mrs. Everett
Williams. Vana Dougan and j. A.
Simpson and families, Mrs. Lutte
Hummel. Archie Hummel, Howard
White and Vincent Wetherell and
families, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bowles,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Clifford, Mr..
and Mrs. Marvin Clifford, from
Pennsville; Mr.. and Mrs. &. F. Set
the COshocton; Mrs. Thomas Moore,
Chicago; Mr.. and Mrs. r. D. Bark
hurst. Casey, ILL.,; Mr.. and Mrs. Ez-
ra Allard. and Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Allard, Crooksville.
All parted declaring it was a day
we'll spent, and hoping to meet
again in October 1924, to help Mrs.
Smith celebrate her 95th birthday.
Mrs. Smiths birthday is Oct. 81,
but on account of her daughter Mrs.
Clara Smith Barkhurst from Casey,
ILL.,, being here at this time, all the
children could be eat home" once
mOre.-XX @h
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
SandS-BrOWn Wedding

Mr., Frank Albert Sands and Miss
Mary Brown were united in mar
riage Thursday evening, Oct. IL, at
1880, at the Methodist Episcopal
parsonage. Few. Frank Gillian Off
ciating. Mr. Sands is the youngest
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Parker Sands of
Penn township, and is employed in
work on the state road. The bride
has made her home in Malta the last
year with her stepfather Mr.. VIM.
Brown.
Friday Mr.. and Mrs. Sands motoI-
ed to Lancaster to attend the fair
and returned home Saturday. They
were accompanied on the trip by the
groom's parents. The newly mar
ried pair will make their home In
Malta. Their many friends extend
congratulations.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
CONSTITUTION FOR FISH
AND GAME ASSOCIATION

The constitution for tire new Nor
gan County Fish and Game Associa-
tion was adopted at meeting Mon
day night, when about 40 sportsmen
and farmers were present. Member
ship in the organization is open to
all. The membership fee is 81 per
year, and farmers interested are in
vited to become honorary members
without the payment of dues. About
40 signed up for membership Mon
day night. The matter of appoint
ing a game warden will be taken up
at an early meeting.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
Returns to- Her Home in FIori,ia

Mrs. F. ]. Ziegler who had been
visiting at the home of her mother
Mrs. Elizabeth Hatton here since
the first of August, left Saturday
for her home near Sarasota, Fla.
Her mother accompanied her as far
as GAINESVILLE. Mrs. Ziegler stopped
in Columbus over night with her sis
ter Mrs. c. F. Lehman After ar
irving at Cincinnati she took a brief
side trip to Shelbyville, Ind, to visit
her stepdaughter Mrs. Mamie Blank
enbuhler, returning by auto to Gin
cinnati, and from there resumed her
Journey Wednesday evening to her
home in Florida, expecting to arrive
there Friday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
Otto d. Sands Gets Appointment

Mr.. Otto D. Sands who has been
assistant county agent of Washing
ton county for several months, has
accepted the appointment as county
agent at Philippi, Barbour county,
w. Va. He begins his new duties
Nov. l.. Mr.. Sands home is near
Pennsville, and he was a member of
Co. M in the world war. He was
trained under the veterans bureau
in the agricultural department of
the o. S. u. Mr.. Sands goes to the
home county of w. d. Zinn, noted
writer and lecturer on farm prob
lens. He is a splendid young man,
and his many friends will be pleased
to learn that he has received such a
good position.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
Thimble Party at Finley Home

Mrs. Ferne Finley entertained the
members of Phil 81. Sheridan w.
C. No. 124, at her home Thursday
evening, with thimble party.
Twenty-four laundry bags were
made and will be presented to the
Sandusky Soldiers Home. Dainty
refreshments were served and very
pleasant evening was spent.
Those present included Mrs. M.
M. Mcdonald. Mrs. George Archer,
Mrs. John Carter, Mrs. Margaret
Leggett, Mrs. Mary Smith, Mrs.
Georgia Finney, Mrs. Ed Walker,
Mrs. VIM. Huffman, Mrs. Hazel Hen
cry, Mrs. Fannie Gorrell, Mrs. Hulda
Dupuie, Mrs. John Bird. Mrs. Fran
ces Hale, Mrs. Susan Finney, Mrs.
Woolley, Mrs. True Ridgley, Mrs.
Anna Mehaffey and Miss Frances
Stedman.--1.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
LEST WE FORGET
Nov. 10th, Forget Me Not Day


The disabled American veterans
of the world war have set aside
Nov. 10 as Forget Me Not day and
will hold their annual drive for
funds in every state, on that date
The money solicited on this day is
sed in aiding the disabled veterans
for maintaining summer camps. Sc
curing better disqualification, and
to take care of the cases which
haven't been able to get aid as yet
from the U. s. Veterans bureau.
The disabled veterans organization
does not ask for charity, but asks
you to buy at least one forget-me-
not to each family,
Forget-Me-Not Day
Nov. 10th
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
Herbert Jones, jr., Injured

Sunday while Herbert Jones, jr.,
of Malta was filling the gasoline
tank of his car, he accidentally
spilled some of the fluid on his
clothes. Soon after he lighted a
cigaret and dropping the match he
attempted to step on it, when his
pants on which the gasoline had
been spilled, ignited, burning his
ankle and leg quite badly, and
which has necessitated his getting
about since on crutches.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
Take Over Coal BUSINESS

The first of the week, the Smith
Bros.-Guy and Hobart, who con-
duct transfer business here, took
over the Clark McElfresh coal busi-
ness in upper Malta, which they re-
Gently purchased. This business was
conducted for many years by Mr.. C.
F. Siler, and afterwards by the late
Capt. Newton Price. Mr.. McElfresh
has several propositions under con-
slderation, but will likely take a
road salesman's Job.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
Remembers Home Town

Editor Harry E. Taylor of the
Portsmouth Times, Portsmouth, was
here Friday visiting in his old home
town, and while here left a check
of 800 for the cemetery upkeep
fund. Mr.. Taylor informed Mr.. T.
j. Bailey, president of the cemetery
association, that he wished to con-
tribute that amount yearly for the
purpose named. Mr.. Taylor's gift il
very much appreciated,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
Entertained for Lefty" Cooper

Lefty Cooper Of the Pittsburgh
Nationals, who with his wife and
child has been visiting with his
parents Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Cooper
up the river, was with Mrs. Cooper
pleasantly entertained Wednesday
at the Manly camp on the New Lex
ington pike. The hosts and hostesseS
were Mrs. H. A. Phillips, DR.. L. E..
Sharp, HI. E White, Lennard Sears,
Chas. e. Harper, and their wives.
Both dinner and supper were serv-
ed. The five named gentlemen were
royalty entertained by Mr.. Cooper
when they visited Pittsburgh last
summer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
Miss Jessie Wells Ill

The county normal has been clos
ed this week because OF the illness
Of the instructor. Miss Jessie Wells
of this place. She was stricken last
Friday and has since been quite i'll,
but is doing as well as could be ex-
pected, and her condition is encour-
aging this morning.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
F.. H. Carroll's Had Big Undertaking


Mr.. Sherman Barnhart of Malta
was badly hurt Wednesday when
cutting timber for the Brown-Manly
Plow Co., on the Reeder place out
the GAINESVILLE road. He was cutting
down tree which in falling threw
back a limb from another tree strik-
ing him. His head was cut and
bruised, his arm broken, and his
side was hurt
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
East River Road improvements

The Bloom township trustees
with the county commissioners are
working on the upper end of the
river road on this side, opening it
up by grading, etc. We understand
that they will improve it to the
Muskingum county line yet this fall.
Whether Muskingum county will
improve her section of it We do not
know.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
Deaths Toll
Oct. II to IS

Mrs. Philena Starrett, Duncan Falls.
Geo. M. Foster, McConnelsville.
Frank e. Muse, GAINESVILLE.
G. A. Wetherell, Bowling Green, Mo.
Gerald Armstrong, Chanute, Kan.
Benz. Grammar, GAINESVILLE.
Frank Phillis, Hackney.
Frank Basin, Stockport.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
Brought to Chesterhill for Burial

The body of Garrett Armstrong
who died at Chanute, Kans., was
brought to Chesterhill for burial
Wednesday at o'clock. Death was
due to tuberculosis. He was %
years of age, and the only son OF
Hayes and Minnie Armstrong. The
family at one time lived near Penns-
vile, and later at Chesterhill. They
went west about five years ago. His
parents survive.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
Cooper and Dougan to Play Sunday

The last baseball game OF the
season will be played Sunday after
noon by the Rocky Glens at the NAL
ia ball park in upper Malta. The
opposing team will be McLuney.
Lefty" Cooper of the Pittsburgh
Nationals and Don Dougan of the
st. Paul association will be the bat
teries for the Rocky Glens. With
these noted baseball celebrities
scheduled to play, the game which
is called for 2 O'Clock will no doubt
be well attended.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
Frank Phillis Dies This Morning

About the time of our going to
press, word comes that Mr.. Frank
Phillis of near Hackney, died this
morning. He was a man well up in
years and besides his wife four chill
dren survive. The funeral arrange
ments have not been made.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18

There will be meeting of the
Anti Can't class of McKendree Sun
day school Saturday evening, Nov. 5.
at the home OF Miss Helen Heron.
All scholars are urged to be present,
as this is the meeting for tho nlD.
ton of class officers.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
Ernest Henderson 70 leave

Mr.. Ernest Henderson has resign
ed his position with w. e. Johnson's
grocery, and with his family expects
to move the first of the week to
Crooksville where he has a position
with the Geo. Bierley grocery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18

Kenneth Humphrey, one Of our
high school boys, is suffering with
pneumonia. He is at the Malta ho-
tel, and his sister Mrs. Olive Nc
Donald of Deerfield is caring for
him.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
Ralph Bingham Breaks Arm

Wednesday evening of last week
Ralph Bingham, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. K. Bingham, broke his left arm
between the wrist and elbow, while
playing football. He also sprained
his wrist badly.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18
COURT HOUSE NEWS
COMMON PLEAS COURT
New Cases Filed

Transcript of proceedings Of the
State of Ohio VS.. Fred G. Wilson,
bastardy, held by and before John
O. Day, justice of peace, Malta, to-
gether with the original papers, has
been filed in common pleas court.
Miss Mertie Elliott of Malta town
ship is the complainant.
The transcript of proceedings OF
The State of Ohio VS.. Walter Leh-
man, held by Mayor Ralston, Nc
Connelsville, together with original
papers, has been filed in common
pleas court.
The case of The State of Ohio VS..
James Brannigan for possessing in
toxicating liquors, was heard last
Thursday by Judge Lyme. Monday
the following entry appears: "On
consideration of this case the de-
fendant is discharged and released
from custody.
Order for partition is granted in
the partition case of Chester Jad-
win ct al VS.. Stella CrlcheJ ct al. s.
E. Rowland, Martin Wise and An
derson Pierce appointed appraisers.
The partition case of Loosen
Grimes VS.. G. F. Byers ct al has
been dismissed without prejudice,
to future action at costs OF plain
tiff.
PROBATE COURT
Annie M. Crew and John H. Crew
have been appointed executors OF
the will of the late Edwin Crew.
Accrued fees for office for year
ending Aug. 80, 1923. shows $2162.-
80.
The estates of Mary E. Bucey
Joseph H. Geddes and Joseph Clark
have been fully settled.
Marriage Licenses
VIM. Pickering, cook, of Hooks
burg, son of VIM. Pickering. and
Savilla Newman, daughter of Sylves-
ter Hutchins, Rev. D. r. Warne Of
floating.
Frank Albert Sands, employe of
State Highway Department, son of
Parker Sands, Penn, and Mary La
rada Brown, daughter of Walter Gill
bert Brown, Malta, Rev. Frank Gill
lilan.
Guy Brothers, farmer, Bloom
township, and Eva Mae Knox,
daughter of Thos. E. Knox, Bristol,
c. H. NORM.
Harvey Wallace, farmer of NAL
ia, and Mrs. Leila Ball, McConnels-
Vile, Jno. o. Day.
f. III. CarrolI's Had Big Undertaking
Last Sunday the following guests
were at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
F. H. Carroll on Kennebec ridge:
Val Combs, j. w. Ludman, Frank
Watson, Everett Combs, and Will
bur McFerren and family, all from
Center township and DIR. c. G. Boz
man and family OF Hebron. Mrs.
Carrolls sister Mrs. Wilda Packard
of Rockford, ILL.,, was expected. but
she did not arrive in time. In all
25 visitors were present. Unlike
most gatherings of the present time,
they didn't bring their dinners. but
Mr. and Mrs. Carroll fed the whole
multitude-prepared the dinner and
all, and they had plenty too, and
then some.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-10-18

G. e. Fisher Making improvements
Mr.. G. E. Fisher is building an
additional office to his place of bus
mess and is also building morgue.