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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
MERRIAM STORE AND HOME
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Mr.. Emmett Merriam's general
store and residence at Merriam sta
ton was completely destroyed by
fire Wednesday evening about five
O'Clock The family lived on the
floor over the store. and it was in
the dwelling that the fire originated,
which was from the explosion
of an oil stove. NoF one
was in the room when the explo-
sion occurred but their little son
Tommy, who gave the alarm. Mrs.
Merriam was down in the store, and
Mr. Merriam was out in field plow-
ing. Because of the light pine ma
terial out of which the building was
constructed, it burned very rapidly.
The evening train, due at Malta at
p. m., arrived soon after the oil
stove exploded, but so rapidly had
the flames spread, that the roof was
about to fall in when train came. The
train crew gave all the assistance
pOSSlDlc Dul very lllllc VI InC Ooh
tents of the dwelling or store was
saved. Mr.. Merriam had recently
put in the tank about 400 gallons of
gasoline, and it was feared this
might make an explosion, but it did
not explode. Merriam postoffice was
also in this store. The stock carried
in the store was about 5000. This
did not include household goods or
the building so in all the loss would
run close to $12, 900 Some insurance
was carried, but not enough to be-
gin to cover the loss. The damage
will fall heavy on Mr.. Merriam who
has a family of five children. Mr.
Merriam's father Mr. Humphrey
Merriam, is also in very poor health
with heart trouble.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
Valley Lodge +. x A. Nj. Inspection

Valley Lodge r. u A. Nj. Inspection
The annual inspection of Valley
Lodge No. 145 F. & A. M. took place
Wednesday night and in point of at
tendance, in banquet and all social
features and in perfection of work
marked another distinct success for
Valley Lodge. The dinner was
served in the Malta M. E. church by
the L. A. S. There were 100 guests
and the table scene as pretty as
could be imagined. There were
long tables decorated with many
lighted blue candles and 16 young
ladies wearing blue caps and blue
head bands symbolic of the Blue
Lodge, did the serving. A surprise
feature for most of them was the
presence of the Moore & Ross Ice
Cream Co.'S Saxophone Sextette
which furnished music during the
supper hour and music most de-
lightful it was. There were 20
lodges represented in the assembly
Of guests and Masters. The menu
was served in three courses; fruit
cocktail; chicken with biscuits,
mashed potatoes, slaw, pickles,
spreads, coffee; ice cream, cake
After the banquet the brethren
repaired to the lodge for inspection
by H. E. Cochran, district lecturer
of Marietta. There We're 176 pres
ent at lodge and the visiting breth
ren claimed it was the finest work
Valley Lodge had ever put on and
the inspectors comments We're
very complimentary. The work was
exemplified in the NJ. M. degree on
one candidate.
After the work of the evening a
smoker and social hour was enjoyed.
Six different states were represent
ed in the company. The SaXophOne
church to the sanatorium where
they gave a program now returned
and furnished music during the So
cial hour The Sextette has been
broadcasting for the Erner Hopkins
Co. of Columbus and will do broad
casting for the Avery Loeb Co. dur
ing June. Their presence at the in
spection was a delight to all and
they in turn were most compliment
tary concerning their reception.
Manager Dressed pleasing the l.. A.
S. particularly by pronouncing this
one of the finest suppers they have
had during their trip. The occasion
entire was greatly enjoyed by all.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
FLAGS FOR MEMORIAL DAY
READY FOR DISTRIBUTION

The county commissioners recent
ly authorized Mr.. A. ID. King to pro-
cure flags for the soldiers graves of
the county. MI King informs US
that the flags are now at the couGty
clerks office, and ready for distri-
button. Remember these flags are
for the soldiers graves OF all wars.
They are here in plenty of time for
distribution, so they can all be
placed before Memorial day. Not q
single soldiers grave in the county
should be without flag.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22

lows: that the program of toasts
was uniformly the best we have ever
heard given in the alumni. Follow
| ing the toasts the president intro
duced the oldest living graduate
present and Mrs. F. M. Kahler so
arose to the applause expressing her
pleasure at being present The half
century class was likewise introduc-
ed, Mrs. Clara Rowland Walker,
Miss Isabel Bozman 1874, Mrs.
Walker responding. The Oldest alum
nj president was introduced, Mrs.
Agnes McVeigh '68 gracefully re-
spending After this brief memoir
have died in the past year was held
Mrs. McVeigh placing upon the
speakers table a bouquet OF pink
roses to their memory. She follow
ed with a tribute to Mrs. Lizzie Far
( ley Caldwell, class of 1850; Mrs.
Walker speaking for Mrs. Eta
boone 1IeTpOlnL GLASS; VI 1ooU, 4hi D
Ed Shafer for Miss Jennie Green
class of 1871; Miss Bozman for
Mrs. Carrie Spence Lyons class of
1875 Mrs. Chas Stanbery for Fred
H. Fox class of 1891, and Miss Bar
low naming Bertha Clifford Kean,
1914 and Perley Porter 1915. In
the business meeting which follow
ed this service of officers elected for
next year were: Edna Barlow. pres;
Edna Betz, v Pres; Ruth Nash,
sec'y; Forrest Reed, treas. Due ac-
ton was taken toward raising the
price of membership which will be
announced by next year
To sum up, no social event IN
the county holds greater interest
and inspiration for all than does the
alumni association, and it behooVes
every member to obey the injunction
so earnestly expressed by Mrs.
Kraps-that every alumnus should
foster an honest pride in our own NJ.
& M
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
Death of Mrs. Charlotte Fletcher

Mrs. Charlotte Fletcher, widow OF
Nicholas Fletcher who resided at
Deavertown, died in GAINESVILLE We'd
nesday at the home of her son,
Sherman Fletcher, aged 80. The fu-
neral was held Friday, interment at
Woodlawn The deceased was a
member of the Lutheran church and
besides the son above named, is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mel
lie Haworth, of Newark Six grand
children also survive her.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
w. II. G. Committees Appointed

At the regular session of Phil H
Sheridan w. r. c., No. 1874, Thurs
day evening at the G.. A. r. hall,
the following committees were ap-
pointed to assist the G. A R. Post
No. 1928 in making arrangements for
Decoration day: Flower committee
Mrs. Hester Wilson, Mrs. Mollie
Huffman, Mrs. Carl Warne, Mrs.
Charles Moore, Mrs Ed Walker,
Mrs. Susan Finney, Mrs. Mary
Moore.
Opera house-Mrs. Fern Finley,
Rev. Birdie Lasley, Mrs. John Dover,
Mrs. A. L. Smith
Cemetery-Mrs. Mary Head. Mrs.
Margaret Leggett, Mrs. Ada Archer,
Mrs. NJ NJ. Mcdonald
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
Fred Newman Arrested

Mr.. Fred Newman was arrested
Tuesday night at the home of his
father, VIM. Newman, Malta He
was charged with taking Ford
coupe from the firm OF Bennett &
Trout of Rock Island, ILL.,, in which
he drove to Malta. The telegram
regarding Newman was sent to au-
thorities at Roseville, and officers
came here from that place and to-
gether with Sheriff Newton made
the arrest Newman was taken to
Roseville by the authorities. who
also took the coupe with them.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
Beverly commencement

A class of eighteen was graduated
from the Beverly high school last
week, the largest class in the history
of the school Presentation OF the
class was made by Prof. F. ]. Taylor.
principal of the school. DR.. j. Knox
Montgomery made the commence
ment address. The graduates were
blanche Beasel, Birgil Brittigan,
Ethel Clark. Curtis Clark, Harold
Combs, Clyde Corner, Velda De Vol,
Adra Dixon, Frances Ellison, Kath-
ryn Hardin. Mary Louise Hartnell,
Cecil Henry, Mabel Leonard, Mary
Morgan, Erma Morris, Atna McCar-
ty Jessie Phillis and Pearl Slater.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
Clarence Anderson Arrested

Mr. Clarence Anderson of Union
township was arrested Wednesday
on the charge OF having material in
his possession for the making of in
toXicating liquor. Sheriff Newton,
deputy sheriff Charles Kennard, and
Marshal c. B. Henery OF Stockport,
made the search which revealed a
barrel OF mash. He was brought
here and placed in Jail awaiting his
hearing. He will likely be arraign-
ed today.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
Deaths Toll
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
May IS to %

Earl Haines, Newport.
Ellen Bird, Cumberland.
Charlotte Fletcher, GAINESVILLE.
Or. Harry M. Rambo, GAINESVILLE.
Nancy Holland, Crooksville.
Ruby N. Scott, Morganville.
Oliver Anderson, McConnelsville.
John Peck, Woodgrove.
Laura Needham, McConnelsville
Mrs. Anna M Orndoff, Vincent.
Mrs. Catherine Pugh, Roxbury.
Geo. Russell, Wellsville.
DR.. e. D. Rex. Woodgrove.
Infant, Stout, Woodgrove. fi
Curtis Andrews, Beverly Rt.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
Attending QuadrenniaI Conference

Mr.. Frank Kraps Of this place
went to Tiffin Tuesday to attend the
quadrennial session of the general
conference Of the Methodist Protes-
tant church. Mr. Kraps attends as
a lay delegate, and is one of the IL
delegates of the state. This is a
great gathering, since delegates will
be in attendance from all over, the
United States. 1t will be in session
for 10 DAYS.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
Concert SUNDAY Afternono

The Epworth League orchestra
will give another of their delightful
concerts a the NJ K. church Sunday
afternoon at $3.50. Most of the
numbers will be from Grieg. No ad-
mission will be charged, but silver
offering is to be taken A cordial
invitation is extended to all.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
Death of Geo. Russell

Mrs. ]. D. Hooper of this place
has received word of the death of
her brother-inlaw Mr. Geo Russell
of Wellsyille, aged S5, which oc-
Cured May II. He was Civil war
soldier and has visited here. His
wife who was Rebecca Wilson, sister
of Mr. J. d. Hooper, survives, also
three children
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
Death of DR.. r.. ID. Rex

Dr. Elmer Dye Rex of near Wood
grove, one of the most popular and
successful physicians in this part of
| the country and one of Morgan
county's most prominent citizens
died at his home Tuesday night
about o'clock, death being due to
dropsy and heart trouble. His death
came as a great shock to wide cir
Gle Of acquaintances. Dr. Rex had
suffered from an attack Of neuralgia
of the heart about year ago, and
had never recovered from that at
tack, but on the contrary had been
declining in health ever since. He
continued his practice however to a
certain extent, going where he could
be taken by car. but long strenuous
trips had to be given up. For two
months past his decline had been
rapid.
In the death of Dr. Rex the coun-
ty has lost one of it's most highly
esteemed citizens. He no doubt for
many years had the largest practice
of any physician in the county, and
he was probably one of the largest
land owners in the county owning
several large farms and by tele
phone and by personal oversight
managed his large farming interests
with marked success. Had he lived
until May 29th he would have been
63 years old. He was born in Man
chester township, son of the late
William and Mary Ann Dye Rex. A
Democrat number of years ago
states that he was descended from
two of the most widely known pio-
neer families Of that region. His
paternal grandfather was the late
Jonathan Rex, sr., in his day one Of
the largest land owners in eastern
Morgan. His mother was daugh-
ter of the late John Dye who was
one of the 10 children of Ezekiel
Dye, the first settler at Renrock
DR.. Rex attended Windy Hill
school and followed that with three
years in the Ohio Wesleyan Univer-
sity at Delaware. His medical
course was taken in Starting Medi-
cal college at Columbus from which
he was graduated in 1883. That
same year he began his practice at
Woodgrove and day and night,
through storm and sunshine, and
over doubtless the worst roads in
this section Of the state he went at
the beck and call of the sick and
helpless for scores Of miles in every
direction through all these years un-
til his illness year ago. Anyone at
all familiar with the region will
have some conception of the tax he
put upon himself as he thus re-
sponded to the call of the sick.
On September 8, 1895 he was
united in marriage to Miss Matte
Gilliland, youngest daughter of the
late Morgan Gilliland of near Rein
ersville, and sister of Mrs. Nancy
Arrick of this place She with one
son, Galen, a student at Johns Hop
kins University, survives him. He
is also survived by one brother, Dal-
las Rex of Woodgroye. and by two
sisters, Mrs. Matilda Nelson Of
Woodgrove and Mrs. Rachel Carr of
GAINESVILLE.
The funeral will be held Friday
morning at his late home at 1920,
conducted by the Rev. Mr.. Meisel,
Interment at Windy Hill. The de-,
ceased was member of Valley NJ
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22

Prof and Mrs. H. ID. Bishop will
leave this place Sunday evening, i'm
mediately following the Epworth
League orchestra concert at the M.
e. church. They will go to the Ian
caster camp meeting grounds,
where they will remain for three
weeks, and then go to the o. S. u,
where Mr., Bishop will take special
work leading to- his Masters degree.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
Fire Siren Tested Out

The fire alarm siren which was
sent the village council here for ap-
proyal was given a try-out Wednes-
day. However it does not give the
satisfaction hoped for. The siren is
of a small size, or rather small
noise, and our own notion is that it
would not answer for this place,
since the sound is not sufficient to
properly spread fire alarm.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
Wm. Davis in Critical Condition

Mr.. VIM. Davis of Beckett who
was taken to the Bethesda hospital
Monday for observation, was oper
ated on Wednesday. When the in
cision was made it was found that
the trouble was cancer of the liver
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
Decrfield Grange Program

Deerfield Grange will hold an open
meeting Friday evening, May 80,
The brothers are to treat the Sis
ters. The program follows: Song.
The Star Spangled Banner; Has
the war taught us thrift, Edith
Warren; How are house plants
worth while, Clara Price; Are there
any heroes in time of peace, w. NJ.
Frank Porter; reading, Ruth Porter;
discussion of the Haugen McNary
bill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
Juice Was on

The electricity was off this morn
ing, which delayed us in getting to
press, We make this explanation SO
our subscribers will understand why
they were late in getting their pa
per.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22

Mrs. Nora Adrian of Stockport,
who has been very i'll for several
days with what is thought to be ap-
pendicitis, is better this morning,
and will not be taken to the hospital
now for an operation, as had been
planned.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
Plow Factory on Shorter Hours

Beginning Monday Of this week
The Brown Manly Plow Co, will run
for time on five day schedule, in
all As hours per week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22
Hattie MURRAY Property Sold

The residence property here of
the late Hattie Murray, has been
sold to Mr.. A. w Miller and SON
Mr.. Edsel Miller.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-05-22

A son was born Wednesday morn
ing to Mr.. and Mrs Raymond Par
sons OF Malta. q e-s a
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-16
ON FEED
FEWER IN STATE
Number 10 Per Cent Lower
Than 1923.

The number of cattle on feed for
market in Indiana is about 10 per
cent less than the number on feed
at this time last year. according to
an estimate made by George c. Bry-
ant, agricultural statistician for the
United States Department Of Agri-
culture
The shortage is attributed to the
poor quality Of corn rather than to
a shortage of feeder cattle. or to the
present or prospective prices of fed
cattle. Notwithstanding the prices of
feeding cattle were lower than last
year. and the prices of beef cattle
higher than for several years.
The winter marketings and in
spected slaughter of cattle for the
United States showed a small increase
over last year and were the largest
for the winter months since the sea
son of 1920. The fact that in spite
of this increased slaughter and Of
the competition of pork products from
the largest winter hogs slaughter on
record. the average price Of beef
steers during January. February and
March was higher than in the pre-
viOus three years. This seems to in
dictate a rather favorable situation
for the feeders Of cattle during the
next six months.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-16
IRREGULARITY SHOWN
IN PRICES ON CURB
Several Oils In Standards and In
dependents Thrust Lower.
Bp United FinanCiGI

Bp United Financial
NEW YORK, April 16.-Curb prices
showed more irregularity after the
first hour Of business than did the
general list on the big board, Several
of the active oils in both the Stand
ards and independents were thrust
lower. Standard Of Ohio dipped 8
points, Gulf was down a fraction
though the South American oils
showed good resistance to the waves
CT selling which the market en-
oountered just before noon.
The deal this week whereby British
Mexican Petroleum obtained a large
stock interest in Lago has focused
the attention of the market on the
possibilities in the Venezuelan field.
The British concern plans to build
shallow-draft tankers. to transport
Lagos output from Lake Maracaibo
to Deep water terminals.
Industrial shares showed no de-
cided trend during the morning. The
coal stocks were irregular. The metal
stocks have plucked up slightly this
week on the theory that sterilization
Of Germany and Europe will mean an
improvement in the metal markets in
the not too distant future.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-16
THREE SENTENCED
TO REFORMATORY
ON BOOZE CHARGE
Frank VOLTA and Burnett
Brothers Appeal to ST.
preme Court,

Sentences Of one to two years in
the Indiana State Reformatory were
given Frank VOLTA. %, of 1893 Chad
wick St; Joe Burnett, %, and Law
renee Burnett. "a. by Judge James
a. Collins in. Criminal Court today,
on charges of transporting liquor.
Each immediately arranged $1,000
bond and appealed to Supreme Court.
Actions Of these men have con
WINGED me they are anarchists" said
Judge Collins. Il know their record,
and they are just vicious bootleggers.
Emsley w. Johnson attorney for
the Burnetts. brothers residing at
2063 Central Ave, argued there was
no evidence against them The Bur
netts were captured March u, 1924.
just before midnight, near ClermOnt,
driving a red Marmon touring car
which WAS towing a Dodge truck.
VOLTA vas steering the Dodge, which.
police said. contained ESQ gallons Of
grain alcohol
Judge Collins also ruled that police
can stop and search automobiles with
out search warrants, if the officers
have tip" felony is being com
mitted. Johnson strenuously main
tanned police had no right to search
the cars without a warrant.
The Marmon car had been sold by
Sheriff George Snider a week before
tie capture 1t is the car in which
Eveleyn Johnson, 2063 Central Ave,
was arrested with 1o5 gallons of al
cohol She has appealed a sentence
of six months in the Indiana Woman's
Prison.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-16
Deaths

Francis Matilda Jones. IA, 1925 N. Hi
nois mitral reorganization
Thomas J. walton, rs. City Hospital,
chronis myocarditis
Frank Co mel. 40. City Hospital, carci-
noma
Dan Valentine. So City Hospital. paresis
Eben Martin, 70. 1914 W. Morris. cry
sipslas
Eugene Harold Ritter, 1 month, 579 W.
Morris. hamilton
Mary Inez squires, 90, 1144 W. Thirtieth,
cerebral hemorrhage.
Anna Marie Van DIST, IS, 1887 Talbot
lobaT pneumonia
Clara Ethel johnson. so, zoos N Della
ware. cerebral hemorrhage.
John Thomas Mason. 81, $50 ". Twenty
Sixth, pulmonary tuberculosis.
Marilynn Foster, days. Methodist Hos
Margaret DeapIane. 5. city Hospital.
diphtherta.
Harvey Franklin Bickell. Il. 10 Wood
land Drive chronic myocardits
Anna Doris Leary. 50. Central Indiana
Hospital, general parests.
Sarah ]. Thompson. SO, City Hospital
pulmonary tuberculosis
william c. Richardson. TO- St vincent's
Hospital uremia.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-04-16
Pays No Attention

During this time, Thaw, apparently
paying no attention whatevegs fused
about with papers. studying busily 4
long typewriter document with bent
head
DIR. Wilson declared his opinion that
Thaw had reached the age where sex
ual impulse was waning" when he
was pressed to say what he thought
might happen If Thaw were released.
Score Swear to Sanity
The list of lay witnesses for Thaw
was practically exhausted Sunday. A
score went on in rapid succession to
swear him sane.
These people testified they had Wis
tied Thaw or talked with him on the
occasions of his brief vacations from
the asylum and found him of ap-
parently normal mind.
But the immediate crux Of the stu
alton is this:
All admitted they had avoided. in
their talks with Thaw. mention of
the Staying of Stamford White, the
Gump case, the accusations of sexual
perversion that have been made
against marry II Is SUCH SuUJSCLS
as these that Thaw will have to con-
slider under the biting cross-examina-
ton of BILLY" Gray, counsel repre-
senting Evelyn Nesbit and her boy,
Russell, for whom she claims her
share of the Thaw estate.
The man. now a portly. dignif1ed,
grey-halred. outstanding figure of fifty
odd, who discusses general topics "a
tionally, will have to face a fire Of
questioning about his past delinquen-
cies and abnormalities. 1t is upon
how he comes through this test that
his freedom probably depends.
As for Evelyn Nesbit, who came
face to face with her former husband
in court Tuesday after lapse Of many
years. she had dropped momentar1ly
from the immediate picture today. Her
attorneys did not require her to be
present at the tcial today. She will
sit with them Thursday when they
cross eXamineThaw.