Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-04-26
KNOXVILLE

A happy event that four genera
tions participated in occurred at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel G..
Ray of Bristol township Sunday,
April %, when about 80 of his chill
dren, grandchildren and other near
relatives came with well filled bas-
kets TO remind Mr.. Ray that he had
reached his 80th milestone in life.
The event came as surprise to Mr..
Ray, as he had not been informed of
what was to take place. The chill
dren had previously planned this
meeting without his knowledge. He
was completely surprised, and en-
joyed it to his hearts content.
Those present were as follows: Mr..
and Mrs. J. C. Ray, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Holzschuher and daughter
Marjorie all of GAINESVILLE; Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Ray of Blue Rock; Mr.. and
Mrs. Everett Coyle and children of
Renrock; Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Barnes
and family of Unionville; Mr.. and
Mrs. r. " Trott, Mr.. and Mrs. T. V.
Ray and family and Cleo and George
Crawford OF GAINESVILLE. The dinner
consisting of everything and more
was served cafeteria style and was
enjoyed by all. The afternoon was
spent with music and conversation.
Mr.. Dee Ray of McConnelsville was
also present with his camera and
took the photographs of all present,
in four groups, including the one
taken Of the four generations which
were Mr.. Samuel Ray, Mr.. j. c. Ray,
Mrs. Fausta Holzschuher and daugh-
ter Marjorie. All left for their sew
eral homes wishing Mr.. Ray many
more returns of the day.
Mr.. J. H. Wickersham closed his
term of school at Emery last Friday
with a program and a big basket
dinner that will be long remember
ed by all present. To make long
story short it was one of the best
times in the history of that school.
All the parents were present and as
people know how to make things
lively and show their loyalty to Mr..
Wickersham for services as their
teacher, and as this will probably
be his last term of school, they de-
sired to show their appreciation of
his successful work in the school.
Then the ball game in the afternoon.
The lineup of such famous players
as Jack and Carl Dewitt, Harold Nc
Dowell, Carl Walker, Floyd Schriv-
ers, Arthur Hosom, Minor Moore
and many others. The game was
fast and furious. The score stood
about even. With the support of
their wives they were able to- dress
the next morning.
Mr.. Harry Allen and family NOV
ed into the Margaret Chappelear
house on the corner of Main and
Walnut SITS, Saturday, until the in
voice is completed, and Mr. Wicker
sham moved into the store property.
The invoice began Wednesday with
s. l.. Hill Of Reinersville and E. A.
Merriam of Gaysport doing the
work, also j. F.. Allen of Rural Dale
is here assisting.
The Harry Allen sale Wednesday
was largely attended and goods sold
well.
A large crowd was here Saturday
night to witness the degree work at
the /. o. o. F. hall.
r. w. Barnes of GAINESVILLE was
here last week looking after matters
Of business.
Mr.. Frank Foster will move here
this week and Mr.. r. G. Wilson will
move to the farm vacated by Mr..
Foster.
Mr.. Howard Lindimore will can
yass Noble and Washington counties
in the interest of the j. r. Watkins
Co.
Mr.. Harry Wilson of GAINESVILLE is
visiting friends here.