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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-16
Leave ON Long Auto Trim

Mr.. and Mrs. George Ralston OF
this place, and their son Mr. John
Ralston of Caldwell, left Monday on
an auto trip which takes them to
California. They plan to follow the
National Pike as far as Indianapolis,
Ind, then take the Pixies Peak from
Ocean to Ocean road as far as Provo,
Utah. What route they will take
from that place on, they had not de-
cided on when they left here. At
Redlands, Cal, they will visit Mrs.
Ralston's brother-inlaw and sister
DR.. and Mrs. j. r. Farthing. They
are planning to be gone about two
months During Mr.. Ra]stOn's alb
sence Mr.. H. B. Sharp will be en-
ployed with the Brown-Manly Plow
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-16
YOUNG BOY WRITES ABOUT
THE PRESIDENTS FUNERAL

The following account Of trip
to Marion to attend the Harding flu
neral was as will be noted by the
signature, written by John VIM.
Durbin. He is the a3 year old son
Of Mrs. Stella DurbIn of this place:
! was a very glad boy when Mr..
H. D. Curtis asked me, would l like
to take a motor ride with Mrs. Cur
tis and himself and go to Marion
and there attend President Hard
ing's funeral. We planned to go on
| Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 8, but it
rained so hard ana ~rne roads were
| so bad that we waited until Thurs
day morning.
Leaving McConneisyille at
O'Clock a. M we arrived in Columbus
! at II a. M. and spent the afternoon
driving around the city. The next
morning we left Columbus early, ar
irving in Marion at $50 Colum bus
time. and though so early there were
already many people on the streets
! and line seven blocks long already
waiting to view the remains of Pres
! ident Harding.
We fonnd p nlace to leave the
car and Mr. Curtis went to find his
brother Mr.. Chas. Curtis. the under
taker who had charge of the funeral
of the President After Mr.. Curti:
came back we left the car and found
places in the long line. About II
a. m. we passed through the house
and viewed the remains of President
Harding. The line now extended
over a mile and although Mrs. Hard
ing gave orders to extend the time
of closing the casket. many who
had come a long distance were dis
appointed.
We saw an old man in the line
who stood for four hours in order tC
see Mr. Harding, who had stood just
so, about SO years ago in Chicago, tC
! see President Lincoln.
! The yard all around the Hardins
home was filled with stands o1
flowers-gifts of friends from al
over the world.
We went to ~egular parking
place for autos, close to the Gene
tery. ate our lunch. then found g
good place close to the vault, and
prepared for the long wait of four
hours for the funeral procession
| 1tDOuI lOuI " CIOCh II CcIHt. anu
among those first were President
Calvin Coolidge, ex-President Taft
Henry Ford, Firestone, Bishop An
derson, Thomas A. Edison. Then
the big funeral car; then General
| Pershing and two men that I pre-
sumed were aides of the General
| The services were very impress
sive. There was no music, no band
but the crowd of people sang two OF
President Harding's favorite hymns
Taps were sounded and that con-
Guided the simple service.
AS soon as possible we found our
car and started again for Columbus
and again spent rhe night there, re-
turning home Saturday evening.
| l think Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis un-
derstand boys, and I think I'll just
take this way to thank them for
giving me this trip and the oppor-
tunity OF Sc .ing these things which
never will foreCt--like the old
man | told you about.
JOHN WIN. DURBIN.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-16
SERVICES HELD TO HONOR
MEMORY OF LATE PRESIDENT

The national colors were display
ed from business houses and resi-
d6gces last Friday, and the places Of
business here and III Malta were
closed in the afternoon, as mark
of respect 10 the memory of the late
President Warren G.. Harding, whose
body was being laid to rest in the
cemetery at his home town, Marion,
o.
At 3 o'clock, the hour of the fu-
neral, the bells OF the various
churches were tolIed for time. At
that hour ALSO union memorial ser
vices were held in the McConnels-
vile M. E. church. the pastor Of that
church Rev. r. o. McRae presiding
and delivering the sermon. 1t en-
braced many good thoughts concern
ing our national religious and patri-
otic life, and a eulogy of the late
President, all of which were listened
to with interest and reverence by
those present who had for a brief
while laid aside the activities and
business affairs of their week day
life and met in the place of worship
to do homage to the memory of a
great American and good man
our President. The music for the
occasion consisted of three hymns,
led by chorus choir. One of the
hymns was Lead, Kindly Light,
which no doubt was at about that
hour being sung from churches in
practically all the cities and towns
of this country where similar men,
orial services were being held. The
other two were Nearer My God to
Thee and Guide Me, oh Thou Great
Jehovah.
Memorial services in Malta were
held at the Mr. E. church, with the
pastor Rev. Frank Gllfilan presiding,
who offered prayer, and read the 23d
Psalm. DR.. J. B. Naylor made the
principal address which had quite a
home touch because of his personal
acquaintance with President Hard
ing. The pastor also made few ap-
propriate remarks. The musical pro-
gram was about the same as used at
the services at Washington, and in
cluded God Bless Our Native Land,
by choir and congregation. A male
quartet. E. McKeown, I. C.
Young, w. R. Sears, and A. C. Tay-
Tor, sang Lead Kindly Light and
Nearer My God to Thee. The bene-
diction was pronounced by Rev. Gill
lilan.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-16
WOMAN KILLED, AS RESULT
1T is STATED, OF QUARREL

Mrs. Jas. (Ode) Brannagan of
Santoy was shot and killed Monday
morning by Charles Smith of the
same place, who AIMED his shot at
the husband of the woman. It
is stated that Smith and Brannagan
had been quarrelins over liquor. 1t
is stated that Brannagan had shot
Smith through the right arm. Smith
was arrested and placed in the New
Lexington Jail. ana II is reported
that a special grand jury has been
called to investigate the matter next
Monday. Brannagan was arrested
and brought here not long ago,
charged with possessing material for
the manufacturing of intoxicating
liquors, but was released because of
lack of evidence. 1t is stated that
the shooting took place within a few
feet of the Morgan county line.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-16
Dies at GallipOlis

Ellsworth Vanfleet who died Sun
day in the GallipOlis hospital where
he had been for ~ years, will be
buried today at Oakland. He was
about 60 years of age and Is surviv-
ed by several children who live in
the west, also two prothers-Jacob
of Chicago, and G. e. Vanfieet of
Bremen, and three sisters-Mrs.
Hannah Cotton. Of Columbus; Mrs
Ross Ball. Brokaw, and Miss Emma
Vanfleet, Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-16
Was Native of Morgan County

The GAINESVILLE Signal OF last
Thursday said: The ceath of Mrs.
Phoebe Landerman, aged rs, sister
of Mrs. Fred Haehnlen Of this city,
occurred at the home Of another
sister Mrs. Henry Lorenz of Coshoc-
ton, Wednesday morning. Death
was the result of burns received last
Thursday. She was native of Nor
gan county and for many years was
a member of the Lutheran church.
Mrs. Edward McCaughley of Rose
Vile is a sister and other surviving
relatives include four children,
three grandchildren and one great
grandchild.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-16
Knocks Over Water Plug

Saturday afternoon Mr.. James
Roberts of Beverly pulled off little
stunt with his motorcycle which re-
suited in the knocking over of a
water plug, He go, On his machine
in front of the Star restaurant. No
sooner was he seated than it shot
with lightning speed almost diagon-
ally across the street, striking the
water plug in front of the Danford
Pharmacy, breaking it off as smooth
as if it had been Of ice. The motor
cycle was not damaged at all, but
Mr.. Roberts received several bruises.
He made settlement with the
water works board by paying $50.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-16
Carl DOudna Married

Relatives in Malta have received
word of the marriage of Mr.. Carl
Doudna of Pittsburgh to Miss Wilda
Violet O'Hara. also of Pittsburgh
which took place Aug. IL. Mr.
Doudna is tho youngest son of Mr.
and Mrs. A. E. Doudna of Malta
graduated from Malta high school
in 1909, and was soldier of the
world war. For a number of years
he was road salesman for The
Frick & Lindsay Oil Well Supply
Co., of Pittsburgh, and now has a
position in the office of that con-
Germ. They will make Pittsburgh
their home
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-16
At j. w. Barnhart Home

Mr.. Fred Barnhart and son Nat
returned to Columbus Tuesday, after
a visit with the formers parents Mr.
and Mrs. j. w. Barnhart of Malta
Other guests at the Barnhart home
have been Mrs. Barnhart's sister
Mrs. B. F. Davis and nephew Geo.
Davis and niece Bonnie Davis, of
Charleston, W. Va. Mr.. Davis is en-
gagged with his father in the con-
tracing business. They left Tuesday
for their home. Mrs. Jennie Riley
of Kenosha, Wis, came Monday for
visit with her sister Mrs. Barn
hart.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-16
Mrs. Fred Coulson Entertains

Mrs. Fred COulsOn delightfully."- en-
Itertained Tuesday evening at her
home in lower Malta, with a bridge
party. There were seven tables.
The out Of town guest was Mrs.
Brownie Milliken Witt of Winches-
ter, KY. Mrs. Coulson will entertain
|again this evening with 500, and a
number of out of town guests are
expected to be present. For both
occasions IS invitations were is
sued Tuesday evening the decora-
tions were the seasons flowers, and
nice refreshments were served.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-16
VIM. woodward Very Low

The latest word from Mr.. VIM.
Woodward of Chesterhill, who has
been in the Mercy hospital, Colum-
bus, for two weeks. is that his con-
dition is very critical. He is suffer
ing from heart trouble. His sister
Mrs. w. M. Newton returned Mon
day from his bedside. His brother
Mr.. Earle Woodward of Todds went
up this morning to relieve his broth
er Frank of Crooksville, who had
been assisting in his care.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-16
L.. G. Curfman Dies in Columbus

The death of Levi c. Curfman,
aged 81, native of Deavertown,
this county, occurred Aug. 2, 1928,
at the home of his daughter Mrs. H.
G.. Dupler in Columbus, following a
ten weeks illness. His wife was Su-
san E. Wore. Her death occurred
about Is years ago, when the fami-
1y resided in Glouster. They were
the parents of one son and five
daughters all Of whom were with
him in his last illness. They are
c.. V. Curfman, Mrs. F. M. Wanless,
Mrs. Harry Dupler, and Mrs. Anna
Clark, all of Columbus; Mrs. Gilbert
of Belpre and Miss Bessie Curfman
of Akron.
Funeral services were held in the
Methodist church in Glouster, Aug.
5, conducted by Rev, B. F. Jackson
of Columbus, former pastor of that
church, and burial was made in the
GIouSter cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-16
Deaths Toll
Aug. 8 to 16

Aug. 8 to 16
Mrs. Phoebe Landerman, CoshOcton
L.. G.. Curfman, Columbus.
Maria Crozier, McConnelsville.
Henry G. Abbott, Stockport.
Mrs. Lydia Lambert, Columbus.
Lulu Welch, GAINESVILLE.
Martin Long, Pbilo.
John Collins, Santoy.
Perley Porter, Canton.
Ellsworth Vanfleet, Gallipolis.
J. M. HOon, Chesterhill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-16
Meeting of G.. A. II.

Regular Post meeting of the G. A.
R. will be held Saturday, Aug. 1S,
at 1880. at Post hall in the armory.
Good attendance is desired as ar
rangements will be made for picnic
to be held Thursday, Aug. %, at the
county home.-A. D. King, Adjt.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-16
8. s. Picnic This p. M.

The NJ. e. Sunday school will hold
their annual picnic today, beginning
at 2 O'Clock, at the beautiful Manly
camp on the New Lexington pike.
All members Of the Sunday school,
church and their friends are in
vited.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-16
Rig Time on Church Lawn

Next Thursday evening, Aug. 23,
the Francis Asbury Circle Of the M.
e. church will have an old fashion
ed circus and supper on the church
lawn. The supper will be served
cafeteria style. All are invited.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-16
John Collins Killed in Santoy Mine
Mr. Inhn (Iankl Cnllinc who wac

MI. JUHH NJdChJ OUIIIHS, WHO was
formerly a tcamster in this county,
was killed Tuesday evening in San
toy where he was employed in the
mine. In some manner he stepped
into an open shaft, falling a distance
of $50 feet or more. His body was
literally broken all over. He is sur
Bvived by his wife and several chill
dren.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-16
Miss Mary Gregg Better

Miss Mary Gregg of lower Malta,
who underwent an operation at her
home for appendicitis and was in a
very critical condition, is showing
Improvement, and her condition is
encouraging.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-16
New Rarher shou

Orr McVeigh and Byrl Ford have
purchased the H. J. Drake barber
shop in the Montgomery-Dickey
building, and opened up Monday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-16
78th o. Y. VI. Reunion

The 18th o.. v. v. I. regimental
reunion will be held Aug. % at
GAINESVILLE, at the home OF the
daughter Of the late Major Robin
son OF that regiment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-16

Mrs. e. w. Davis OF Dresden re-
turned home Wednesday. after Wis
it with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. r,
B. Shuster OF Poplar ridge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-16

A son born last Thursday to Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Ribble of Union
Hill, died the following Saturday.
The child was seemingly doing we'll
in every respect, when it unexpected
ly died. Besides the parents two
sisters aged nine and 10 years sur
vive.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-08-16

Miss Helen Potts Of this place will
teach at Brokaw the coming school
year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-17
FEDERAL OFFICERS
ARRESTED CHARGED
WITH BRIBE ATTEMPT

MOBILE. Ala. Dec. l7 Warrants
charging az attempt IL hribe against.
United States District Attosnty Auhres
Boylrs and Harry q. French, federal
officer. were served here this morning
and were sworn 10 ty Charles smith,
chief deputy sheriff 81 Mobile county.
The Warrants fellow the adjournment
cf the federal grand jury Saturday
night which returned 1T true bills. and
according 70 rumors. indicted q number
" county officials and at least ono
prominent city official.
One cf tho rants IL a joint ons
charging that Boyies and French at
tempted 20 corrupt or hfibc r. r. liuat
member If the state lAw enforce mrn'
department, while the second warrant.
served only on Bovles. charTcs that hc
attempted u bribc W. II. IIolcombc-
-r. former sheriff and now a dsprty
sheriff and tncmbs Of the Alabama lcE
slature.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-17
BOATS WORKING TO
SAVE CREW OF ship
STRANDED ON ROCKS

MARSlIFIEID. Ore. Dec. 17.-With
dawn today efforts To- rescue Captain A..
iilombrrE aud seven members " the
crew of the steam schooner &. A. Smith.
stranded On tho submerged rocks AZ the
entrance ~ Coos Hay. Mere resumed.
The seas. which yesterday drove the
lHmbcr-nicn raft from the channel onto
the rocks. pounded the vessel throughout
the night. Toward morning the waters
fury seemed 10 bc Subsiding.
The tug Oregon. the gasoline schooner
tlrunS. and the coastgnardS with their
life boats were prepared 10 try 10 rescue
the eight men.
Throughout HE night the North Sand
Spit. adjacent TO the jetfy. was patrolled
20 that ii any bodies of the nine men
who Went down when Il small beat cap
sized when il was launched frcm the
wrecked Gamer. came ashore thsi
would ~ found.
"A light was still visible at $50 this
morning On the hooncr g. a. Sminh.
which was stranded on the jetty at the
entrance tn this harbur yesterday with
Ihe loss III niue lives The cignt men be-
Ieved aboard had not been rescued.
Waves are breaking over the schooner
from both sides and no vessel has been
able "a approach her.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-17
SECRETARY MELONS
PROPOSALS TO COME
BEFORE COMMITTEE
(Ry The AssoeIated Trcssl }

WASHINGTON. d. IL Dec. 1.-THE
house ways and means committee. when
il legins considS ration of tax rsyisie1
legislation tomorrow will have before
II in definite form the reduction pro
nesals and other changes chiefly de
signed 70 cla;ify the revenue act. rec
commended BY Secretary Mellon.
a complete rc-draft Of the act IN
been forwarded to the committee bS
the secretary with a statement to act
ing chairman Green that treasury Off
cials are ready II any time 10 present
their arguments in favCr Of the propos
ca revision.
Mr.. Mellon is a summary OF his sug
gcstions published today. emphasize
that the proposal reduction N the ta>
on earned incomes Of $4,000 er less
amounts 10 ~ Per cent. - pc cent
reduction being recommended for AL
incomes below $4,000 with an additicna
25 per cent eff for those derived from
wagl 5. salaries and professional fees.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-17

Valley Arrangements are being
made 10 have the Herald carried 70
all Valley points on the afternoon
motcr, leaving th;s city III 3:45. the
papers arriving 1T Mission at $50
This viii give the entire Nailey an
opportunity 10 secure the days news,
while il il news. through the me-
dium of the Herald.
In addition to the full leased wire
service Of the Associated Press, the
Herald will hereafter supply four
page comic supplement with it,
Sunday edition. and arrangements
are being made "a secure additional
Valley news service.
This service mas been installed at
heavy cost To the publishers of
the Herald. but they are confident
that ii viii be appreciated. not only
by the people Of Brownsville, but
also Nv al residents If the Valley.
The publishers of the Herald are
making every possible effort To make
this publication representative Of
the Valley. The Herald has kept in
the van Of Valley development, and
the publishers feel assured that the
progressive element of the Valley
will show their appreciation Of the
latest Improvement Of the Herald.
ard viii give il the necessary sup
port 20 make it a success.
Some trouble was experienced about
nocn today. and service WAS suspended
for about an hour. The trouble has hctn
ectificd. however and nt furtht,
trouble II anticipated from this source.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-17
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
THREATENED WITH
FAITH CONTROVERSY

NEW YORK. Dcc. l7An issue has
ascn raised. Between The mcdernist and
fund dAmentAIist factions Uf the Prot Il
t2nt Episcopal church which some
chulc chn4en believe will develop into one
vi the greatest theological ccntTover-
sizes of rec nj years.
The storm center Il the Rev. Lee W
Henton. icct0r of Trinity church Fort
Worth Texas, who fill be tried for her
csy soon after January 4. for hi a.
nal of the virgin birth rs a physical
fact.
The Rev Stuart Tyson, vicepresidrnt
Of the Modern Churchman'S Union has
chnracterszs the development a. tn
most important matter III the genera
ton. He quotes Bishcp Moore Of Texas
WV considering ii the beginning a n
corcs rtcd movement 10 cleanse the
Episcopal Chv-ch Of modernism
Surrrtters W The Rev. Mr. licaton say
The modernists will net stop at defense.
but will Push vigorous ccuntcr-attack
to the ntxt general convention Of the
church. ORGANIZATION Of = defense COM
mittee and subscription III a defense
fund have been undertaken.
The Rev Mr. Heaton and Dr. john X
Covert. senior warden of his church.
started fer Fort Worth last night after
rcnferiing with sympathizers here dur
ing II list week.
Dr. Leighton Parks. rector of -
Ba tholomem's church. during services
al his church yesterday DOTTED surpisce
-na StiIs. symbols Of hi priesthood
ana announced his rejection Of the re-
cent pastoral lettor Of the Episcopal
House of Bishops which adiured the
ministry to stand behind him. "the
Catholic traditions e the church and
the Ninccnc CREED.
lie challenged both the doctrines Of
the Virgin birth and the bodily resnr-
lection and welcomed trial for here
~.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-17
ALlENIST GIVES
test MONY IN
ATLANTA TRIAL
Evidence Submitted This
Morning Tends 10 Indicate
Fox Was Unbalanced
When Murder Occurred

ATLANTA. Dee. 1T.-An oycr-crowd-
cr court room greeted Ihili. IL Fox To-
day On the fifth day IL his trial here on
,hatsr of murder in connection with
the death of William :. Col,urn Dr.
L. q. Swinf. an aiieni~t. was : hednied
NJ resume lii testimony for ihr defense
II ctrstiIied Saturday that Fox MAS Il
raraneiae.
The tcfrnSc has entered plea Of
insanity for Fox.
The Simmons IL sion of the klan il
ai.iny Ia lie prosecution 81 The ease Iu'
~ far The administrative or Evans fac
tion. has moi appeared un the surface.
I'aui :. T. heridgc. imperial klonsel.
har stated while fcSiifving Tor the de-
frn-e Hat II the state brought his faction
into the ease il would br represented.
The prosecution accused ihr klam at
tesncs VI being mighty Interested il The
ease" and with aiding che defenSrhn the
selection ~ TIE jars hy giving signs il
the courtroom. This. he Gehiee lie
testified that III hi~ opinion Fox was
-nuity.-
Dr Snint has already testified that
after giving Fox i rental test ~ al
judged him to hc laranoiac; that ia
his ol,iniun Fox Killed toburn while nn-
der 4 deluSiun and that il was possible
thai vol g prompted him 10 commit
hr drei.
The defendant walked into the court
room aud took his seat wii honi speaking
to hiS attorneys. ~ appeared highly
nervous and irri;afel
The defense turned Dr. Swint over to
The prosecution for cross examination
Soil itor tscncrm John 4. Boykin. pre-
pounding ihe qaeSi ions. asked the alien
~ a. ~ lis experience ia tcSIiiyiEg ID
aSmHth ~ f> experience covers period
# twenty years. he would be- unable to
give thr cxac; number. iic. however,
narsrd two eases III Georgia courts.
The alienist WAS then asked ~ demon
Silaie Fhe lihrHbrrg test ~ the jury. A
representative of the general solicitors :
office WAS used H. hiS subject. While
NJ was humping. ~ show ihe proper
stability of bis patients. he was asked not
tp r-narr MD opinion. H. testified that
hc attached no SigHifican e 20 the RhoIn-
berg III bis examination of Fox.
Hugh II. Dorsey leading rrru~cl for
the defense. and Mr.. Boyk clashcd over
the next question a. tn whether IL would
~ any trouble for Fox t. simulate dur
ing The mental test. The court sustained
thr state end Dr. Swinl said that a va
iirif cenld simulate during the lsh"m-
berg test. a