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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
Meeting OF New Era Club

The New Era club met with Mrs.
G. w. Adams on Monday afternoon,
Jan. 81, with 10 members present.
Mrs j. E. McKeown read a woa-
derfully interesting paper on "The
Amazing Argentine" telling of the
wonders and possibilities of that
vast country of South America Mrs
c. H. Fouts led the discussion of
Animal and Bird life of South
America" and the roll call was an
swered with current events. Mrs.
Black reviewed the current number
of the "Ruckeye," the official pub
lication for the Federated Clubs of
Ohio. Mrs. Lowell, the president,
appointed Mrs. B. D. Richardson,
Mrs. Anna r. Rusk, and Mrs. Geo.
M. Scott as executive committee for
the next club year.
The club will hold their annual
hospitality night Oh Feb. Z, at the
American Legion hall, when guests
will be entertained.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
AT THE CHURCHES
Methodist Episcopal Church

Sunday school at 9:15 a. M, II.
D. Bishop, superintendent. Ser
mons by the pastor at 1880 a. m.
and 7:3O p. m. Epworth League at
6:45 p. M, topic, youth and
Physical Efficiency" Prayer meet
ing on Wednesday evening at 1880.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all to attend these services.-E. o.
Morris, pastor.
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m.
Meeting of the Christian Endeavor
society at GAS p. m.
Main st. Church OF Christ
Bible school $50 a. m. Glasses
for ALL Communion and preaching at
1890 a. m. Evening service at Z.
E. A. Johnston of Auburn, N. Y,
who was classmate of the pastor,
will speak for u.s. Brother Johns
ton is home on his second furlough
from Africa. Come and hear a real
live missionary, one who has haz-
aEded his life for the cause that is
so dear to his heart.-B. F. w.
Pitman, minister.
Methodist Protestant Church
Evangelistic services will continue
all next week. Services for Sunday,
Jan. 27: Sunday school at 9 a. NJ.
Preaching at 1918. Subject, Eff
fectual Praying. At p. M, Jr. =.
E. S., at $50 Y. P. IS. G.. E., at
1870 preaching service. "If Man
Die Shall he Live Again." The
knights of the Maccabees will at
tend this service--W M. Wilson,
pastor.
Stockport circuit
Sunday school at usual hour.
Preaching at EbeneZcr Sunday
morning and at Stockport Sunday
evening Prayer meeting Wednes-
day evening Christian EDdeavor
Sunday evening. Leaders. Bernice
Phillips and Helen Burfield. Re-
vival services begin at Stockport
Feb. 10.-C. E. Jeffers, pastor.
Baptist Church
Sunday school at $50 a. m. Wor-
chip with sermon at 1890 a. M,
and Z p. m. Morning subject "The
Harvest and the Laborers." Even
ing subject, What does it mean to
Get Religion?" The evening ser
mon will be the last of the series
which the pastor has been deliver
ing on the subject of Religion y
Increasing congregations have lis
tened to these sermons.-Thomas
I;aSley DaStOr
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
JAMES II. MOORE DIES AT
HIS HOME IN THIS PLACE

The death of Mr.. James F.. Moore
occurred here Monday morning at
ESQ. While he had been in very
poor health for some time, his death
came rather suddenly 1T was the
result of heart trouble Mr. Moore
was well known resident of Union
township, this county, for many
wears. About two months GGo he
:uc lts Wit carfo n 1aC0,11'eisvili.7
to erend the winter. and to be here
in order that Mr. Moore might take
medical treatment for neart trouble
from which he had been in failing
health for more than year past,
and which seemed to have been ag-
gravated by an attack of flu he un-
derwent last March and following
which he grew steadily weaker. IT
will be recalled that Mr.. and Mrs.
Moore purchased the DR.. w d. Mer-
Ger property here They were to
get possession of it next May, and
We're expecting to make it their
home. This winter they were occu
pying rooms in the S. H. Tip
pie residence, and it was there that
Mr.. Moore's death occurred. It is
stated that he had been out of the
house only twice since coming here.
James F. Moore was a son OF the
late David r. and Jane Moore. the
latter dying only last March. He
was born on the old home farm near
Mcrganville, Oct. %. 1860, making
him something past So years of age
at the time of his death. With the
exception of the short period of
time above referred 10, he had spent
his entire life on the home farm, en-
which his father had also spent his
entire life.
James F. Moore was married
twice. his first wife being Clara
.Stinchcomb. The second wife, Ella
E. Longstreth of Deavertown, to
whom he was married Dec 10, 1905,
survives him. He also leaves a sis
township Frank, Walter and Fred
Finley of this place are his nephews,
and Mrs. w. C. Mercer is mis- niece
In addition to his occupation of
farming the deceased was engaged
in operating an oil lease on his
Dlace, owned by himself and Mr.. ].
T. Stanton. Mr.. Moore had been
since his youth a member of the
United Presbyterian church at Nor
ganville. He had served the church
in various official capacities, and
was an elder there at the time of
his death. He was a fine man, high
ly regarded by al.
Short funeral services are held at
the Walter Finley home this morn
ing at 11:45, the body to be thea
taken TO the Deerfield church where
further services are held at 12:3e,
and interment will take place in the
family Lot in Deerfield cemetery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
Jno. T.. Morris Dies Near Chesterhill

MT. JOHH L. MOTIFS, a2GQ IS, dIeN
Wednesday evening about II O'Clock
at his home in Marion township,
about two miles west of Chesterhill
He had been i'll about two months
with kidney trouble. and complica-
tions. He was the son Jf the latp
Thomos and Anna Vincent Morris
and was born on the same farm
where his death occurred he hav-
ing spent practically his entire life
in that immediate vicinity. His
wife died about 10 years ago, and he
is survived by one daughter Miss
Edna Morris of the home. sister
Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson of Chester
hill survives. One sister Mrs. Mary
Boyle is deceased. Carl Patterson
Of Chesterhill, and Roy, Boyle Of
Flint, Mich, are the only nephews,
and the next nearest relatives. Mr..
Morris was a good substantial citi-
zen, prosperous farmer, and had
quite a good oil production. For a
number of years he was director
Of the First National bank at Ches-
terhill, and it was at his request
that he was not longer continued
in that capacity.
Funeral arrangements are not yet
complete.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
Pjnkerton Civil Case Again
POstDOned

The civil case of The Cochran &
Pinkerton Co., VS.. A. P. Pinkerton,
action for accounting. which was
called for trial last Thursday in the
GAINESVILLE court, was again post
poned. Since the defendant was i'll
and unable to appear in court, a mo-
ton for trial by jury was filed, on
the grounds that a jury should be
used in determining the accounting
and Judgment, TO protect the de-
fendant's rights. The motion for a
Jury trial was sustained. and the
case goes over.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
Receives Good Appointment

The GAINESVILLE Times Recorder
of Wednesday carried the picture Of
Miss Bessie Pearl Williams and the
announcement that she had been
appointed stenographer and typist
in the office of the surgeon in
charge of u. S. Marine hospital,
1871 Lakeside avenue, Cleveland, at
a yearly salary of $1260.
It is stated that Miss Williams
came to GAINESVILLE from McConnels-
vile. and after course in the
Meredith business college, she took
q federal examination, and her APP
pointment followed the placing Of
ner name on the list of successful
applicants.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
EyangeIistic Services

Rev. w. c. Munson, State Synodi-
cal worker of the Presbyterian
church. will hold evangefistic SER
vices at the McConnelsville Presby
terian church, beginning next Thurs
day, Jan. 81, and lasting 10 days to
and including Feb. 10. Rev. Mum
son is a forceful evangelist, and he
will give helpful messages each
evening. Major F. M. Kahler and
the choir will have charge of the
special music for the services. All
members of the church are urged
to attend. A cordial invitation is
extended to everyone in the COM
munity, to come and hear the evan
gelist.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
Father Of Mrs. Murduck Dies

Isaac HI. Wyatt, aged 10, a veter-
an of the Civil war, and better
known as Captain Wyatt, died at his
home near GAINESVILLE Tuesday, fol-
lowing brief illness from COM
plication of diseases. He was the
father of Mrs. Nellie F. Murduck of
Champaign, ILL.,, and the GAINESVILLE
papers state that he is survived by
his wife and four children, tthe 9TH
er children besides Mrs. Murduck
being Mrs. Harry Flowers and Mrs.
Geo. Bland of GAINESVILLE, and Miss
Susan Wyatt of Champaign, Ill.
Capt. Wyatt also leaves a brother,
George Wyatt of near GAINESVILLE.
For a number of years the de-
ceased was ferryman on the Mus
kingum river near the Brush Creek
bridge. - @g~ 3a y
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
The basketball game between M.
& M. and Wagon Company has been
postponed till neXtWednesday night.
CHESTERHTLn

Mrs. Van Mott who has been MAX
ing a visit with her daughter Mrs.
Dora Bowman, has returned to her
home at her daughters Mrs. Ar
thur Dougan's of Pennsville.
Chas. Bowman did not return to
his work this week. He has been
suffering with rheumatism.
Jean. the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Haliowell. has been i'll
since last Friday with tonsilitis.
Miss Frances Palmer entertained
Miss Alice Talbot and Fred How
ard at her home Saturday night.
Athenian literary society will
give their next program Friday, Jan.
25. Everyone come.
Mr.. and Mrs Elwood Smith who
have been visiting with her sister
Mrs. Don Wilson. returned to their
home in Youngstown.
Miss Marian Reed is able to be
en- the street since her return from
the hospital.
w. Fl. Pierpoint came Monday for
an indefinite stay with his wife who
is here caring for her father Joel
Morris.
M. and Mrs. Geo. Young went to
Marietta last week to Visit few
days with their daughter Mrs. L.
Mingus.
On the 14th J. B. Rowland's NOV
ed to their farm south of town, and
Joe Miller's moved into the house
vacated by Rowlands, they having
traded properties.
Walter Hiatt came from Chilli
cothe to assist in caring for his
father, who is very feeble.
Irving and Ada Smith came Fri
day evening from Barnesville,
where they are attending Friends
boarding school, to spend their va
cation at home.
Dwight Mercer spent a few days
with relatives and friends here the
last of ths week:
] Glen Rowland visited with Miss
Florence Edgerton the week end. :.
Lillian Todd has been helping at
Geo. Woocward's.
C. w. Vanlaw has been visiting
in Columbus and Cleveland.
Mrs. Irvil Leasure died Tuesday.
the 22nd, at 1880 a. M, of diabetes,
after an Illness of three weeks. Fu-
neral this Thursday at ! p. M, at
the home, with burial in Marion
cemetery.
w. A. Hiatt arrived here Monday.
called by the sickness of his father.
Mrs G.. w. Fawcett is SO much
improved that her daughter Mrs.
MabelIe Black left the 18th for her
work of nursing, at Pittsburgh.
Lewis Davis and family of Ames-
vile are moving to the Henry
Wagner farm.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
parent-Teachers' Association

A meeting of the Parent-Teach-
ers' association will be held in the
> high school auditorium next Mon
day evening, Jan. 28. beginning at
7:3O. Special features of the meet
ing will include a solo by Mrs. III.
ID. Bishop. Miss Hollis Lenhart
will give a talk on 'The teaching of
French and English in the schools. !"
Miss Marian Hutson will give an ad-
dress on Domestic science" and
her girls will give demonstration
along that line. They will also
serve light refreshments.
The meeting promises to be a
very profitable and interesting one,
and a good attendance is antici-
pated.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
Royal Neighbors Install Officers

Wednesday evening the Royal
Neighbors, here held their installa
fion of officers, as follows: Oracle,
Alice Smith; past oracle, Margaret
Leggett; vice oracle, Lettie Dew;
chancellor. Alice Savage; recorder,
Mary Bingham; receiver, Carrie
Love; marshal, Jessie Stallsmith;
assistant marshal, Florence Harlan;
outer sentinel, Martha Bumgardner;
inner sentinel, John Carder; man
ager, Norma Hooper; faith, Alpha
Savage; courage, Hazel Warne; mod
esty, Mabel Mace; selfsnness, Ger
trude Carder; endurance, Fennie
Hooper. Margaret Leggett was the
installing officer and Mrs. Norma
Hooper ceremonial marshal. The
installation was public, each mem
Der having the privilege to invite
guests. Following the installation
wonderful" pot luck supper was
served. During the remainder of
the evening, while there was no set
program Mrs. Frances Eveland gave
readings; the Pumpkinville quartet
sang, and games were played and
contests indulged in, making in all a
most delightful gathering.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
Dies I'm Mansfield

The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Ann
McVey, aged 80. occurred Saturday
at her home in Mansfield. She was
the widow of Joseph McVey. Her
maiden name was Berry, and it is
stated she was a native of Morgan
county. She spent most of her life
in GAINESVILLE. She leaves one son
Carl McVey of Mansfield. The body
was brought to GAINESVILLE, to the
home of Roy ChappeIear, where
services were held Tuesday, inter
ment being made in Woodlawn Gem
etery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
Nj. & NJ. BASKETEERS TO
NEW CONCORD FRIDAY NIGHT

M. & M. basketeers leave Friday
morning for New Concord, where
they play New Concord High in the
evening. This will be the first
game on foreign soil they will have
played this season, and going up
against such a strong team as New
Concord, the outcome will be
watched with interest. Coach Bal
linger has been putting his team
through some good practice this
week, and they are in fine fettle for
the fray
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
people,s Telephone Co. Directors

Tuesday OF this week the Peoples
Telephone Co. elected the following
directors for the ensuing year:
Em'r Bowman, C.. p. Yocom, Mr..
Goddard, w. E. Wootton, Geo. Bro
kaw, Harry Carter, A. A. Coulson,
J. N. Barlow, and Dr. Lee Hum
phrey. They organized with Hum
phrey, president; Bowman, vice
president; Yocom, treasurer; Frank
Hammond, secretary and book
keeper, and w. H. Penrose, general
manager
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
receives Life Certificate

Last Friday Mr.. w. FL. NORM of
Malta received from the State Su-
perintendent of Public instruction,
a five year elementary state certifi.
cate which is valid in all school dis
tricts of Ohio. MIR. NORM is one of
Morgan county's best teachers.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
Mrs. Omar Dye To Consult Specialist

Mrs Omar Dye of this place, and
sister Mrs. Nora Miller of Malta
plan to leave tonight for Chicago
where they will visit their sister
Mrs Warren Clark (Florence Dun
ningtonD. While there, Mrs. Dye
will consult specialist concerning
her ankle which she sprained seven
months ago. since which time it has
shown no Improvement whatever.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
Deaths Toll
Jan. II to "a

Elroy Mendel, Winifred, Mont.
C. Edward Smith, Malta.
Mrs. Henry Love, Caldwell.
j. Fl Moore, McConnelsville.
Mrs. Irvel Leasure, Marion TIP.
Isaac I'll. Wyatt, GAINESVILLE.
Jno. T. Morris, Chesterhill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
Good Luck Club Meeting

The Good Luck club held it's De-
cember meeting at Marietta Whites
the 18th, five members and one
visitor being present. Mrs. Bessie
Huffman joined the club. Refresh
ments of angel and devils food
cake with peaches, were served,
and a social COED time was had by
those present. The January meet
ing was held with Mrs. ,Lenna Will
liams, nine being present. A social
good time was had after the bust
ness. Fine refreshments of mince
pie and cake with fruit salad, were
served.
The February meeting will be at
Mrs. Nellie Derwacter's. Program:
Roll call, answered by quotation of
scripture; song, by club; Parental
care, Nellie Derwacter; music,
Lenna Williams; report from Colum-
bus, Fannie Richardson's; music,
Marietta White.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
False Fire Alarm

Wednesday about noon re-
port came in here to the effect that
the s. F. Smith house back of Nal
ia was on fire. However it proved
to be false alarm, but not without
some foundation. The SCOT had
caught fire in the chimney at the
Mrs. VIM. Smith house in the same
locality, and took on such an alarm
ing aspect, that it was thought the
house was on fire, and the word was
telephoned in here, from the S. F.
Smith residence, which caused the
report to be started. A number
went out, but luckily there was no
fire. This makes the second time
within few weeks that a fire alarm
has been turned in, which proved to
be nothing but the SCOT on fire.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
Warnes Leave For Macarthur

Rev. and Mrs. D. r. Warne left
last Friday evening for Macarthur,
in Vinton county, o., where Mr.
Warne assumes the pastorate of the
Presbyterian church, and where
they will make their home. He
had been pastor of the Presbyterian
church here five years. The friends
of the family, in this place, join in
best wishes for their health and
success in their new field of work.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
Dies In Marion Township

The death of Mrs. Lucinda w.
Leasure, aged 6S years, occurred
Tuesday at her home in Marion
township, this county, after three
weeks illness with diaberes.
Mrs. Leasures maiden name was
Cheadle, her parents being the late
John and Nancy Cheadle. She is
survived by her husband j. Irvil
Leasure and two daughters, Mrs. Bes-
sic McPeak of Newark, O., and Mrs.
Mamie Wallace Of Chesterhill. A
son Dean Leasure is deceased
Brother and sisters of Mrs. Leasure
are Mrs. Belle Madison of Kasota,
Mimi; Mrs. Julia Hough of Malta,
o.; Elmer Cheadle, Mrs. Ida Great
house, and Mrs. Agnes Van Ant
werp of Todds, O.
Funeral services are held today
at Chesterhill. conducted by Rev.
Rorn, and interment will be made in
Marion township cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
Boy Scouts

The regular scout meeting at the
high school auditorium Tuesday
night was well attended, and the
scouts were very much interested in
The talk given by DR.. Northrup,
president of the Morgan County
Scout Council, on First Aid"
which included instructions in
bandaging, proper action in case OF
drowning, snake bite, open and
closed wounds. fainting, etc.
The Morgan County Court Of
Honor will meet at Stockport on
Saturday, the 26th, at o'clock, to
present second class scout badges to
a number of Morgan county scouts,
which will include several from Nc
Connelsville and Malta. All who
are interested, are invited to be
present. The scouts from here will
go down on the 4 o'clock train and
return on the Z o'clock
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
Weddings Take Place I'm Zanesvill,

Weddings Take Place In ZaneSVille
GAINESVILLE papers stated that Mrs.
Elizabeth McElfresh of that city and
Mr.. Willard Grubb of Newark were
married Saturday, and would reside
in Newark. The same papers stated
that Miss Nettie May Roberts of
Blue Rock and Mr.. Kenneth Moore
of McConnelsville were also married
Saturday, the ceremony being wit
messed by the brides sisters. Misses
Elda H. and Mildred Roberts,
her father George Roberts, and
Curtis White. Rev. J. H. Kinney
officiated at both weddings.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
Bob King Stars

In an over time game between the
Ohio University basketeers and Mar
ietta college, paved, last Thursday
night at Marietta, the former won
by score of q to "a. The highest
scorer on the Ohio University team
was our own Bob King, who playing
right guard, made four field goals
and one foul. Kings many friends
here are proud of the fact that he is
making such a fine record in so good
a team as Ohio University has.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
Celebrates 81st Birthday

Monday of this week ex-Commis-
sioner Jos. Flanders celebrated his
S1st birthday. Those present in
cluded his Civil war comrades liv-
ing here, as follows: Major F. M.
Kahler, A. D. King, James and
Boone Smith, JabeZ Mcdaniel, J. B..
Farra and VIM. Williams. All are
past 80, excepting Mr.. King, who is
7S.. Mr.. Flanders granddaughters
Mrs. Mary Moore and Mrs. Hazel
Warne prepared the elegant dinner.
The affair was intended as a SUI
prise, but Mr.. Flanders "got next"
before the day arrived. The time
not spent at the dinner table, was
taken up around the cozy coal fire,
with "reminiscences and the day
throughout was most pleasant one,
in spite of the fact that the weather
was zero cold outside.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
At a snecial meetine

AT a special meeting of Valley
Chapter No. 10, o. e. S., held on
Tuesday evening, Mr.. w. Branson
Miller of Malta was elected and in
stalled as Worthy Patron. A social
hour followed the business session,
and refreshments were served.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24
Oil Men Meet AT Marietta

All oil men in this section are
urged to be present Jan. 80, at Z
o'clock p. M, in the Marietta court
room, when it is expected a local
branch of the Pennsylvania Crude
Oil association will be organized.
The purpose of the organization Is
to stabilize the market price of
Pennsylvania grade oil and to create
a greater demand for this grade of
oil for the various uses.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-24

Mrs. Samuel Glass of Malta is
dangerously ill with bowel compli-
cations
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-01-31
AMENDE HONORABLE

DEAN JOHNSON met us on the street the other day
and took exceptions editorial of last week in which
him credit for Leading his charges the
bal assault office" He very nsistent that
this week print The Truth" about that
There covert threat of libel suit if
ply, and dread libel with supernatural horror
hasten to do whao to assuage the Deans wrath
The plain truth is that Thursday evening, January
11t large delegation of college students accompanied
by Dean johnson, at the train They expected
meet DR. Quigley and Gov Sweet The did not
rive Accordingly they turned their smaller
game Louis A Thomas came in for a vigorous razzing
Then they to the Empire Office Dean johnson pre-
ceded some of them and followed others We have
plenty of reliable witnesses that he propene
the baby buggy and twins he declares at that time
He walked sedately at the of part the student
procession and in advance of the balance the sidewalk
from Roger Teachouts place past this office where
he left his charges and distance OF perhaps 25 feet
viewed with degree of enjoyment, judging by very
broad smile his face the disturbance The saws
that it by of his personal efforts that the
boys were induced to leave We hardly it be-
cause we imagined they quit from exhaustion. However,
we are willing to accept his story that far 1t
prsing that their behavior should get on his after
while.