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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28
John Gillespie
Winning HOnOrs

The Columbus Dispatch of Feb.
IA said:
To John Gillespie, a student in
the art school of the Columbus Cal
lery of Fine Arts, has come the ex-
ceptional honor of winning second
prize in water color in the current
exhibition of the Columbus Art
League. His still-life was recog-
nized by the judge of the show,
Charles Rosen, N. A., as worthy
of the Walter A. Jones award. In
his second exhibition of work this
youngster has reached a point of
success toward which many other
artists in Columbus have striyen for
years. Gillespie exhibited for the
first time at last years annual show
of the league and although he did
not receive an award his work was
favorably considered by Eugene
Speicher, who passed judgment on
the exhibition. In the show now at
the gallery he offers two works in
addition to the one which captured
the Jones prize. These others also
have been much admired. The
young student, whose home is in
Malta. O., is in his third year at the
art school. His career in the school
has been conspicuously conscientious
and last year won for him the Tuttle
scholarship for meritorious work.
He is 21 years old and is working
his way through school.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28
City Restaurant
Changes Hands

Mr.. M. L. Pape who has been own
er and manager of the City restau-
rant here in the Citizens bank
building, has sold out to Mr.. and
Mrs. George T. Newman formerly of
Malta, but now of Washington, D.
c., where Mr.. Newman has a govern
ment position. Mrs. Newman came
Jast week and closed the deal. For
the present Mr.. Newman will retain
his position in Washington, and Mrs.
Newman and son Mr.. Kay Newman
who has been with the Manhattan
restaurant, GAINESVILLE, for year,
will run the restaurant The New
mans are experienced restaurant
people, having successfully conduct
ed the Malta restaurant for num-
Der of years. Mr.. John Crozier will
remain with them, but the kitchen
help will be changed. They will
take charge Saturday, March /.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28
AT Twilight Community House

At the Twilight Community
house in Meigsville township a So
cial meeting was held Saturday ev-
ening, about 60 being present.
A literary program by the young
people was enjoyed by all, after
which the following were called ON
for one minute talk on subjects
presented them: j. L. Glenn, A. D.
Teters, Will Fox, HI. C. Mccormick,
Walter NORM, u. e. Parmiter, j. v.
Rutledge and w. G. Glenn. The
topics which were mostly events of
the day. were ably discussed by the
men, after which pimento. pressed
beef and chicken sandwiches and
pie were served. The men will have
charge of the next meeting which
! will be held the latter part of
March. Watch for something inter-
esting.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28
Good Roads News

Muskingum county, according to
announcement, is to &c. $4,000 of
federal aid road funds, which will
be used to improve the river road
to the Morgan county line The
work is to begin this spr ng. Pros
poets are excellent for an improved
road to GAINESVILLE before another
winter. A gravel road Is to be built
to Washington county line, so that
there will be an improved road from
Marietta to GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28
Meets Tragic Death

The dead body Of Mr.. David A.
Wilson, aged 65, of GAINESVILLE, for
merly of Blue Rock vicinity, was
found near Charlottesville Wednes-
day morning. The body was found
under railroad trestle, and it is
thought he may have been struck
by a freight train while walking
across, or may have become dizzy
and fallen in attempting to walk the
trestle. He was travelling nursery
salesman
Mr.. Wilson was twice married,
the second wife. surviving. He also
leaves four daughters-Ida and
Cora Wilson of the home, Mrs.
Georgia Revenaugh of Chambers
vile and Mrs. Eva Snyder of Eagle
port, and a son Curtis Wilson of
Blue Rock. He leaves three broth
ers-W. w. Wilson and John S.
Wilson, both of GAINESVILLE, and
Samuel Wilson of Cumberland.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28
Senior Glass Program

The Senior class of Stockport high
school will give the following pro-
gram at East Windsor grange hall
Saturday evening, March 1: Song,
by class, Capitol Ship; talk, Miss
McCleary; recitation, Mary Simp-
son; piano solo, Leah Maynard; rec
itation, Gladys White; violin solo,
Edna Erwin; pantomime, four girls
and one boy; jokes, Mary Simpson
and Jess Alderman; solo, Goldie
Cross; dialogue, He tried to tell his
wife; comic song, Mary Simpson;
talk, Mr.. w. r.. Root; dialogue, The
tramp at the picnic; song by class
Admission Is and 25c.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28
Morgan County
Auto Association

Wednesday evening number of
citizens met at the armory and or
ganized an automobile association
which started off with Sc members
Mr.. C. B. Smith of Malta was made
temporary chairman of the meeting.
Preceding the organization, ad-
dresses were made by P. f. Bixler,
Field Secretary of the Ohio State
Automobile association; III. E.
Smith, president of the Washington
county automobile association, and
r. E. Thomas, secretary of the Mar
ietta chamber of commerce and also
secretary of the Washington county
automobile association The gentle
men from Washington county told
of how their association is getting
Washington county out of the mud;
of the gravel roads they had been
instrumental in building; that their
objective was to build net work
of roads throughout their county,
that at no time would any section
of the county be within more than
an hours drive of Marietta. They
stated that their automobile associa-
ton first started the gravel road
building in Washington county,
which was afterwards adopted by
the county commissioners, and then
by the state. The directors on the
board of the Washington county
automobile association, include the
most influential men of the county,
who work at the job as diligently
as they do their own private busi-
ness and in SO doing are getting
splendid results. These gentlemen
stated that through the auto organ
ization, corporation and township
lines are being broken down, that
what they are doing is not alone for
Washington county, but they are
willing to give us here, as well as
southeastern Ohio in general help
ing hand if needed in the matter of
roads.
After the discussion, and the
signing up of members, a committee
composed of j. A. Hambleton, j. H.
Witte and Earle Eveland was ap
pointed by the chairman to draft
constitution and bylaws. There be-
ing a copy of the Washington coun-
ty associations bylaws present,
they were after few changes, pre-
sented and read, and were adopted
unanimously. The name selected is
"The Morgan County Automobile
Association" 1t was agreed that
there be II directors, and since it
was desired that the various sec
tions of the county, be represented
on the board, it was deemed best to
name but six directors at present,
the others to be selected after the
county had been canvassed for mem
bers. The chairman appointed ].
A. Hambleton, Geo. w. Lowell and
j. w. Manly as mouUcTS OL Tue
nominating committee, and they re-
ported the following six directors:
Fred Smith, j. H. Witte, and H. C.
Cook all of Malta, and H. A. Phil
lips, C. E. Fisher and Raymond
Durbin of this place. c. B. Smith
was nominated for president; w. d.
Matson, vice president, and Roy
Gay, treasurer, and all were unani
mously elected. AS soon as the 9TH
er directors are chosen, secretary
will be selected.
The date for the annual meeting
was fixed for some time in July, and
the directors and officers chosen
now will serve until August, 1924.
The annual regular membership
dues will be SIS.
The local organization will affili-
ate with the state and national au-
tomobile association.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28
Farmerette Club Meeting

Farmerette club met at the home
of Mrs. Margaret Hall Feb. 20. The
meeting was called to order by the
president Mrs. Laura Daugherty.
Fifteen members and one visitor
were present. Program: Song by
the club, Farm Women's Liberty;
reading, Mrs. Graham, Washington's
home; roll call, each member tell
ing of some incident of school days;
song, club, My old Kentucky home;
needle threading contest. A fine
lunch was served by the hostess.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Mrs. Holder, March 10:
Song by club; Is it necessary that l
fill my place on the program, Laura
Daugherty; roll call, answered by
an Irish story; reading, Nellie Rol-
lison and Della Brokaw; current
events, Anna Fitch. Surprise COM
mittee, Edna Sells and Della Petit
bOne.-XX,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28
At The Churches
Stockport Circuit

Sunday school at usual hour
Prayer meeting Wednesday night
Preaching at Stockport both Sun
day morning and evening. Chris
tian Endeavor Sunday evening
Topic, What Jesus said about hap
piness," Mckinley Brannon, leader
Revival services at Stockport every
evening this week except Saturday.
Preaching Sunday p. M, 2:30, at
Olivet-C. E. Jeffers, pastor.
Main st. Church OF Christ
Bible school, $50 a. m. Glasses
for all. Communion and preaching
at 1920. Subject, "Go We into all
the world" C. E. at $50 p. m.
Preaching at 7:30. Subject, "True
Greatness" Prayer meeeing We'd
nesday evening 7. A fellowship
banquet will be served to the young
people of the church on Friday ev-
ening of this week at o'clock. A
program of music and toasts will be
given and Rev. Thomas Shearer of
Wellsville, o., will be present to ad-
dress the young people.-B. F. w.
Pitman, pastor.
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m. H.
D. Bishop, superintendent. Sermons
by the pastor at 1890 a. m. and
1870 p. m. The Holy Communion
will be administered at the morning
service. Epworth League at 6:45 p.
m. Topic, "Methodism in the
world" Prayer meeting on Wednes-
day evening at 1880 A cordial well
come to all services.-E. o. Morris,
pastor.
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m.
Christian Endeavor society meeting
at GAS p. m Preaching Sunday
morning at 10:3O and Sunday even
ing at 1880, by Rev. w. J. Mills of
GAINESVILLE. The Kings meeting
next Wednesday evening at 1880,
will be led by Rev. Thos. Lasley of
the Baptist church.
Malta Church OF Christ
Elder C. II. NORM will fill his
regular appointment at the Malta
Church of Christ at the morning and
evening service March Q. Large
audiences heard Elder NORM deliver
two splendid discourses on Feb. 8,
and a large audience is expected on
next Lords day. The evening sub
ject will be Miracles" You are in
vited to hear this able Bible teacher.
Bible school at $50 a. m.
Baptist Church
Sunday school at $50 a. m. Wor-
ship with sermon at 1890 a. m.
Evangelistic service at 1880 p. m.
Subject, What is Repentence?" We
will welcome you.-Thomas Lasley,
pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28
Oil Well Struck
Near Reinersville

Word comes to us that the Smith
Bros, who have been drilling on the
j. D. Rodeback farm about mile
south of Reinersville, drilled in the
Berea sand last night when down
about 100 feet, and found some
oil. Just what amount, we are un-
able to learn. We understand that
they are in over 80 feet of sand.
ALI the land in that vicinity is un-
der lease, and this is the first test
we'll, the result of which is watched
with much interest.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28
Eli Niceswanger Dies

Mr.. Eli Niceswanger, aged 80
years, died Monday at his home
near Rosseau, in Union township,
after a five days illness with bron-
cho-pneumonia. The funeral was
held Wednesday, with burial at Ros-
seau. Mr. .Niceswanger was the
father of Mrs. Carrie Love of this
place He also leaves another
daughter, Jennie Niceswanger of
the home, and son Miles A. Nice
swanger of Port Arthur, Tex. c. L.
Ray of Rosseau is stepson. The
deceased was married twice, the
second wife who was Mrs. Julia
Ray, surviving.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28
Mrs. I'll. III. Drake
Celebrates Birthday

Mrs. H. HI. Drake of Malta will
celebrate her 10th birthday this
Friday, Feb. 20. Owing to the fact
that Mrs. Drake doesn't have a
birthday as often as most people do,
she makes it count when it comes.
All indications are that this will be
the jolliest of them all thus far.
There is to be chicken dinner
served by the members of the loyal
women's class of the McConnelsville
Christian church of which she is a
member, and 1t will probably be a
day long remembered by the hostess
and her guests.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28
To Columbus On
Road Matters

The county commissioners, Aud
itor Chas. e. Harper, and represen-
tatives from Malta. Chesterhill, and
Pennsville, composed delegation
which went to Columbus Wednesday
to meet the state highway depart
ment in an effort to get the state to
assume rs percent of the cost of the
building of the improved road I. G..
III. No. 162, from the Edwin Crew
place to the head of Happy Hollow
road, near Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28
Double Birthday
At Barkhurst's

Last Friday afternoon a double
birthday party was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Bark
hurst, near Wesley Chapel, Bloom
township. Since it was also Wash
ington's birthday there was no
school on that day, and about a
dozen schoolmates and friends of
Mr.. and Mrs. Barkhurst's son and
daughter gathered at the Bark
hurst home, where a fine time was
had. Ice cream and cake were serv-
ed. Catherine Barkhurst's birthday,
her 18th, was Feb. 12, and her
brother Roberts 18th birthday was
NOb. 22.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28
Jean Phillips
Painfully Burned

Jean, the little daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. HI. A. Phillips of the sana-
torium, was painfully burned last
Sunday when her clothing ignited
from an open gas fire. All her
clothing was burned off excepting a
wool undershirt. Her back, neck
and left arm are badly burned, but
it is believed that she will recover.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28
Attorney Taylor
Moving Office

Attorney Emmett A. Taylor is
moving his office from the Citizens
bank building, to the rooms in the
Jones building, formerly occupied
by Dr. M. w. King. We understand
that Mrs. Julia Scott Palmer will
live in the rooms vacated by Mr..
TAYLOR
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28
|PinkertOn Case
A in Posted

The civil case of Cochran &
Pinkerton Co. VS.. A. P. Pinkerton,
action for accounting, is assigned
for hearing before Judge Eastman
and jury, in the Muskingum coun-
ty common pleas court, March 20.
This case has been set for hearing
before, but has been postponed
from time to time, for various rea-
sons.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28
Social Gathering
At Daley Home

Last Saturday evening very
pleasant social gathering was held
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Daley of East Bloom. This was an
locality, a number of which have
been held during the winter Re
freshments were served, games play
ed and a general good time had.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28
Queens OF The Helping Hand

The Queens of the Helping Hand
spent very pleasant evening at the
home of Miss Edna Harris Monday
evening. Those present were Mary
Embree, Elva Anguish, Margaret
Boiling, Beulah Chambers, Elsie
Hosom, Vera Earich and Lucille
Gregg. After business matters of
the club were discussed, delightful
entertainment was held in which all
took part. The next meeting will be
held at the home of Elva Anguish,
March 10.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28
Meeting OF G. A. r..

At the meeting of the G.. A. r.
Saturday of this week, at 1880 p.
m, it is hoped that there will be a
full attendance, as there are busi-
ness matters of importance to be at
tended to-. M Kahlcr, Adtt.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28
Needle Removed
From Finger

Mrs. Ed Thomas of Deerfield,
while washing, ran a needle in her
finger, breaking it Off The needle
was in some clothes. 1t required the
services of a doctor to remove the
piece, which was about an inch long,
and was lodged against the bone.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28
Deaths Toll
Feb. 21 to 2s

Feb. 2l to %
VIM. A. Shepard, Glouster.
Mrs. Celia Cline, Lytlesburg.
Jerome Dixon, Lowell.
Eli Niceswanger, Rosseau.
ID. A. Wilson, GAINESVILLE.
Dale Caplinger, Sherwoodsburg.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28

Miss Margaret Cunningham,
teacher in the fifth grade of the Nc
Connelsville schools, has recently
completed a. correspondence course
in sociology and anthropology, with
the Chicago university. She receiv-
ed the grade A which Is the highest.
The phases of the subjects as applied
particularly to rural life and prob
lens of industry, were studied.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28
Caplinger Baby Dies

Dale, the eight months old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Caplinger,
died last night of pneumonia. Last
week he was taken i'll with bowel
trouble, and later pneumonia de-
veloped. Besides the parents ten
brothers and sisters survive. The
Caplingers reside on the Dover
place at Sherwoodsburg
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28
DR.. NOrthrup
Enlarging Office

DIR. G. e. Northrup is building a
six. foot addition to the north end Of
his office, which he will use to bet
ter care for his eye work.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-28

Mrs. Perrin, aged about 86,
who lives with her step daughter
MIS-. Robert Balm of Pennsvill,, ;, fell
the first of the week breaking her
hip. Considering her age she is
getting along well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-19
NO OPPOSITION
 ON FAITH STREET
(Continued From Page One. ]

delegation for it's attitude and predicted that work on the big span would be under way before mid-winter.
 Heads of the railroads will be in the city Saturday for a final conference with commission members. This barley will largely have to do with a division of construction costs, but the Eigh- teenth street situation will come up for further discussion. The carriers have agreed to place a viaduct here, subject to an agreement on cost splits, but this plan received a setback when a group of property holders led by Col. T. H. Motion, protested on the ground that q viaduct would damage abutting property to the extent of $2,O00,O0O.
 Eighteenth street property owners have hinted they would resort to in- junction proceedings, based on the con- tention that an old contract between the city and the railroads called for a system of viaducts and underpasses, with provision for an underpass at this crossing. Investigation, however, has disclosed that no such contract exists, according to James Weatherly, former city commissioner, and NJ. NJ. Ullman, former city attorney. Mir. Ullman pointed out that the only contract signed called for the Twenty-first street viaduct. He said the total prop erty damage resulting from this span was HOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-19
BAFFALOES PROVE
 TO BE IN DEMAND
Government Can't Fill Orders
 From Yellowstone

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1S.-Requests for buffaloes are pouring into the in- terior department so fast that if all applications are granted there would be nothing left of the herd of nearly 800 in Yellowstone national park.
 The flood of applications resulted from an announcement that some of the animals would be given away because the Yellowstone herd had outgrown its pasture. Some of the letters were from children who asked for little ones for pets.' One man ordered two carloads and another applicant sought two ''gen- tie enough to hitch in the front yard" ." A Georgian wanted one for a birthday present for his daughter.
 The Associated Press, which sent the departments announcement broadcast over the country, today received letter from a man in Iowa saying: "I would like to have one of those buffaloes that you are giving away. What and how old ones do you send?
 Preference in distribution will be given to municipal EOS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-19
BUTLER CLAIMS
 DRIFT TO (. O.P.
Says Maryland And Ken lucky Now Look
 Good

CHICAGO, Aug. 1S.-William M. Butler, national republican chairman, in a statement today, said his reports showed a steady and consistent im- provement in the republican campaign and that he had found that President CoOlidges own issue, common sense, !" appeals to many.
 Mir. Butler in indicating republican hopes and expectations, said Mary land looks very good" and Kentucky, I can also speak of good"
 New York and New Jersey villages and towns, he said, Coolidge-Dawes clubs are being organized to obtain pledges forNa solid republican vote for the entire community He said he questioned messengers who brought these reports as to what sort of com munities and people who have signed these pledges and received the reply, "the men who go to work at o'clock and the woman who hang out their own clothes on Monday morning"
 These clubs signing up entire vil- lages, the statement indicated, is part of a desire to make the total Coolidge vote "a standard for the future"
 As to the northwestern states" the statement continued, T am referring to Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska, and let us say Wisconsin. think the average observer will agree with me that re- cent agricultural developments have not injured our prospects"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-19
DAWES TO SPEAK
 AT NOTIFICATION
Republicans Plan Big Rally At Evanston
 Tuesday Night
lBx AssocIated Press.l

CHICAGO, Aug. 1S.-Plans were completed and the stage set today by republican campaign managers for the ceremonies at Evanston tomorrow night formally notifying Charles Dawes of his nomination for the vice-presi- dency and for one of the largest politi- cal rallies held by the party in the middle west in years.
 William M. Butler, chairman of the national committee gave his final ap- proval to the plans, hundreds ot re- publican leaders arrived in the city to participate in the ceremonies and to head delegations taking part in the rally and MT. Dawes personally in spected the scene of the notification to see that all was in readiness for his guests. aS
 The notification ceremonies will be held on the lawn of the Dawes home, directly facing Lake Michigan, only a few hundred yards away. Workmen have been busy for a week, erecting a speakers stand, seats for members of the official notification committed fla cilities for the press, apparatus for broadcasting the proceedings through sixteen of the larger radio stations of the country, and machinery for amplify- ing the voice of the speakers so that the thousands gathering on the lawn and along the lake front may hear.
 Arrangements have been made to take care of nearly a. hundred thousand peo- pie and party managers at national headquarters expect that many to be present if the weather is favorable.
 The ceremonies will begin at 8 o'clock, central daylight saving time, with Chairman Butler as the presiding off cer. Former Representative A. w. Jefferis, of Nebraska, who put Mir. Dawes in nomination at the Gleve- land convention will make the address formally notifying the nominee of his selection, and then Mr. Dawes will set forth his views on the issues in the campaign
 Mir. Dawes has observed strictly the custom of silence on political issues be- tween nomination and notification and with President Coolidge having sound- ded the keynote in his notification ad- dress last week, republican ehieftains are anxious to hear the supplementary note to be sounded by the vice-presi- dential nominee.
 Mir. Dawes address will mark the formal inauguration of the active cam paign in which he will bear large part of the Speaking burden. He will leave Wednesday on his first speaking trip, journey to Maine to speak at Au. gusta Saturday in the state campaign now being waged in that state pre- paratory to the barometric September election.