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WASHINGTON, Feb. g.
Four army trucks began NOV
ing the floral tributes from
the house to the Cathedral some
time before the service. All
day long additional wreaths and
floral pieces from individuals
arrived at the home where there
was 10 longer any room for
them. They were seEt to Cath
edral direct.
Police issued orders that no
automobiles should fall into
line behind the funeral cortege.
To prevent violations of this
order they kept all taxicabs and
private cars away from the
block in which the Wilson home
stards.
Hundreds Of children, many
of them carrying American
flags, were among the crowd
that lined the route to the Cath
edral.
One of the last letters Mr..
Wilson wrote was read at a
meeting Of the Lee Highway
Association here. It praised Lee
for doing ''all he could to heal
the wounds Which were made
by the bitter civil strife in
which he was obliged to take
part. ...-,iu -
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-17
CHARLES w. BRYAN
Pennsyille To Have Park

Mr.. VIM. J. Embree of Chicago
motored to his old home town,
Pennsville, Tuesday, and while
there made the purchase from the
Friends society of their church
building and grounds. He also nego-
tiated with Carl Kennard for tract
of land next to it, in both about five
acres. This he is to fit up aud give
to Pennsville as public park. Mr..
Embree's plan is to enclose it with
an iron fence, with two nice gate
ways. Gravel walks will be put in,
and the number of fine trees already
standing will be trimmed up, and
others set out, and it will be other
wise fitted up Mr. Embree thought
fully and substantially remembers
his home town. For a number of
years he has met the expense of the
annual Embree picnic. This year
this picnic will be held Thursday,
Aug. Z. Mr.. Embree made it possi-
Bile through a contribution of ST.
500, for Pennsville's up-to-date new
high school to have gymnasium.
He alse donates to the church and
other things, of Pennsville.
He left Wednesday for his home
Mr.. Embree is an extensive lumber
dealer, and has become very
wealthy. His son and their chauf-
feur were with him.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-17
Ask For Relocation OF Road

Monday, G. E. Carr of Marietta,
18th district engineer, and w. G..
Smith of Newark, 5th district en-
gineer, were here to preside at a
road hearing regarding the extern
sion of /. c. HI. No. 345 GAINESVILLE
road. This road is being improved
as far as the Morgan township line
at Wesley Chapel. Recently an ad-
ditional 2 " miles was allowed, and
a survey had been ordered. This ad-
ditional 2 ~ miles as originally pc
titioned was the route down Tunnel
Hill and by the way of Rural Dale
to Gaysport. In the meantime a PEE
tition was gotten up asking for re-
location of this road, and it was con-
cerning this that the meeting was
held. The relocation petition if
granted would take the road up the
Pisgah ridge and follow the ridge on
to Gaysport. Att'ys Fouts and Fin
ley of this place and O'Neal of
GAINESVILLE represented the Tunnel
Hill faction, and Atty NJ e. Dan
ford the others. The engineers will
submit the matter to the state high
way department for decision.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-17
Death OF Clyde Savage

Relatives here have received
word of the death of Clyde Savage,
only child of Mr.. and Mrs. George
fNig) Savage. He was IA years of
age, and his death occurred July
at the family home at Visalia, CAL
Death was due to enlargement of the
heart, which developed following an
attack of flu. His parents survive,
also his grandfather Mr.. George
(Bogy) Savage of this place. His
mother before her marriage was
Miss Bessie Baker, daughter of
Milt Baker. He was born at this
place, and about six years ago the
family moved to Canton, and three
years ago moved from that place to
Visalia, Cal, where they had since
resided
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-17
JOHN w. DAVIS
Appeal For Tornado Sufferers

Messrs. Donald Smith and Harri-
son NJ. Sayre, of Columbus, special
commissioners representing Cover
nor Donahey and Chairman ( F. A.
Miller of the commission of North
ern Ohio Tornado Relief, which is
! raising 100000 for Lorain and the
devastated northern Ohio area, paid
/ McConnelsville and Malta a flying
visit Monday. In a statement they
said.
Every city and village in the
state must meet its individual quota
quickly if distress in the storm area
| is to be relieved The quotas were
| not assigned until after the commits
sion carefully checked the situation.
{. The actual property loss runs into
millions. The Red Cross experts
| placed the amount that must be
raised by public subscription, to re-
| lieve the widespread suffering, at
| 100000. This estimate was check
ed carefully by bankers and con-
| structiOn experts representing the
commission. All relief and rehabili-
tation work will be carried on under
| the disaster division of the Ameri-
can Red Cross. Every dollar con-
| trbuted will be spent for direct re-
lief. The Red Cross will bear all
overhead expenses of administra-
| ton. The 100000 requested rep
resents the net amount which must
| be raised Immediately and is in ad-
dition to the amounts previously ap-
propriated by the state and nationat
Red Cross. In addition to this
amount, the Governor and state Of
| ficials are working out separate
plans of state aid for the restoration
of ruined school buildings and mu-
nicipal property destroyed. A COM
mittee Of bankers is working on the
tremendous problem of preserving
the credit of business houses in the
area"
The quota for Morgan county is
$1,000. The following persons are
heading the work in this county: G.
P. Yocom, Chesterhill; r. X. Brown,
Malta; T. j. Bailey, McConnelsyille;
Arius Lawrence, Stockport; c.. R.
Massey and J. L. Shriver for the re-
mainder of the county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-17
Reinersville

The membership at Cross Roads
church have bought an organ for
use in the church.
Born to Orrin Palmer and wife, a
son.
The Haag show which exhibited
here Saturday was an agreeable sur
prise to the many who attended it
as it proved to be a really first class
aggregation.
The Top Notch Gaming club met
at the E. w Combs home July 8.
There were nine members present,
allso Mr.. Shriver, the county agent.
The club will give a social at the
high school grounds here, Saturday
evening, July 10. They will have ice
cream. cake, and home made candy.
There will also be cake walk.
Reinersville band will furnish music
for the occasion.
Fred Rex has moved his family
from Woodgrove to McConnelsyille.
Mr.. Rex has employment at the
wholesale grocery there.
Harley Long and wife and son
Ralph and daughter Gladys OF
Youngstown and Mrs. M. l.. Ralph of
Neelyville were visitors in Reiners-
vile Tuesday.
Reinersville band will probably
furnish music for Centerville picnic,
which will be held in the grove at
Mt. Olive church, Saturday.
The company that held the op-
tions on the coal territory here are
taking up a new set of leases for the
block. 1t is thought there will be no
trouble in getting the new leases.
1t is stated that there is good
show for the sale of the land now.
While the coal failed to sell within
the past year, yet those who leased
are not out anything since they still
have their farms and also their coal.
The territory must first be optloned
before there can be sale OF the
coal. II the coal sells, some farmers
will realize almost the value of their
farm and still have the farrl left.
When Mr.. Campbell, VINO had
been working at the oil well on The
Smith farm, and his wife were re-
turning to their home at Marietta
little more than a week ago, and
when they were at point about half
way between Lowell and Marietta,
one OF the front tires on the auto
mobile exploded causing the ma
chine to turn over two or three
times. Mrs. Campbell was quite
seriously injured, while Mr.. Camp
bell escaped with slight injury.
Hiram Henderson has bought
new automobile.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-17
Reunion At Aher Homo Place

A gathering Of the Aber families
and connections took place Sunday
at the Miss Kate Aber home, near
McConnelsville.
Reunions of the Aher family have
been held at other times at the old
homeplace, but this one was more
particularly in honor of Mrs o. c..
Cutting Josephine Aber) and her
husband and two children Robert
and Frnaces, of Westfeld, Pa. They
motored throug gh--coming last Fri
day, and have been the guests while
here of Mrs. Cuttings mother Mrs
Ella Aber and her sister Mrs. B. ID.
Richardson and husband, of Malta
Other outside guests at the Aber re-
union were Mr. Cuttings sisters
Misses Edith and Nell Cutting of
Bradford, Pa; Mr.. ani Mrs r NJ.
Mcknight and Mr.. David Mcknight
of Pittsburgh; Mrs Clark Brooks
and two sons of GAINESVILLE, and Mr.
Carl Sears and family of Columbus
Members of the various local fam
lilies connected were also practically
all present, making in all about so
persons.
A fine, big dinner was one of the
many enjoyable features of the day,
and the occasion was throughout one
of the happiest imaginable.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Wedding

Friends here have received an
nouncement of the marriage of Miss
Margaret Stover, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. M. r. Slower, to Mr.. Frank
f. Ballenger, which occurred Mon
day, July IA, at Redwood, o., the
home of the bride. They will be at
home after Sept. l, in McConnels-
vile.
During the last school year Miss
Stover was the supervisor of music
in the public schools here. She has
been spending the summer with her
parents. Mr.. Ballenger who occu-
pied the position of athletic coach
in the NJ. & M. high school here, is
re-employed for the coming year
He has recently been attending an
athletic school at Superior, Wis.
The Democrat joins other friends
of the couple in extending best
wishes
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-17
DeerfeId Grange Program

The following is the program for
Deerfield grange No. 1915, at their
meeting July 25: Song, America;
In so years will the farms be larger
or smaller, and which will make the
most for the owner, P. j. Massey:
What / think girls brother ought
ought to do for him, Frank Porter;
What l think a girls brother ought
TO do for her, Iva Price; What do
you consider the greatest waste on
the average farm, w. F. Nice
swanger; Irish joke, by o. C, Glass;
Danger of idle acres, w. T. Porter;
Plans and short cuts to make house
cleaning more pleasant, married sis
ters; Are the auto and telephone In
creasing or diminishing our rural
community gatherings, A. c. War
ren; social music. Refreshments
will be served after the maeting.-
Frank Davis, lecturer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-17
CHAUTAUQUA OFFERS
TREMENDOUS VALUES

Only a little more than a week
now to get your plans made and
clear the deck for Chautauqua. The
management have bought the most
expensive program they have ever
put on and have gone to an unusual
ly heavy expense in getting ready for
this assembly. The roof Of the aud
itorium has had a complete going
over, the stage has been enlarged,
new scenery has been bought, the
building strengthened, more chairs
added, ETC. The program is printed
in full in this paper, together with
pictures of the different attractions,
and it would seem after looking it
over that there certainly will be
more than their moneys worth
there for everybody.
A pleasing feature this year. aside
from the regular program, is that
either the Malconta band or a local
orchestra will play for half hour
in the auditorium, in advance of the
beginning of the regular program.
A regular orchestra pit has been ex-
cavated in front of the stage.
The plan is to begin everything on
time this year That means almost
to the minute, barring some un-
avoidabfe delay in talent arriving,
and it is believed this will be more
satisfactory to everybody
The lectures are to be put on in
the afternoons and the nights will
be given over to music and enter
tainment. There will also be musi-
cal preludes in the afternoons. The
admission fee will remain at 25
cents in the afternoons, though it is
doubtful if we ever had a stronger
corps of lecturers on the program, as
you Will say after you have heard
them. At night. OWNS to the high
cost of many of the attractions and
the quantity of entertainment and
music offered, the admission fee will
be so cents All the circuit Chau-
tauquas charge rs gents for the
regular nights and ST for the spe-
cial attractions. but ii is hoped by
the local management that they can
get by and pay expenses with the
small fee they are charging, and
they work on the plan that it is bet
ter TO have big crowd at reason
able prices than smaller crowd
that may net more money at higher
prices
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-17
S. S. Rally At Deayertown

A district Sunday school rally
was held at the Deavertown NJ. E.
church last Sunday afternoon and
eferIng. Rev. Frank Gillian aud
daughter Of Malta and NJ and Mrs.
Earle Eveland of McConnelsville
were among those present, and all
had part in the program. An ad-
dress was made by Rev. George
Hughes from Crooksville. Miss
Pauline Smith sang two solos.
There were number of other
things, discussions, ETC., on the pro-
gram, and the exercises throughout
were quite interesting and profitable
to the large number of persons who
were present
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-17
At Can,p Perry.

The following members of Wagon
Co. 124 left Sunday for Camp Perry,
for their annual 15 days training:
Capt. Victor L. Jaynes, 1st 1t.
Tedd Mcbride, End 1t. Russell j.
Ashton, 1st, Sgt. Pearl V. Savage,
Sgts. Herbert Lewis, Raymond Gray,
Howard Whipple, Kenneth Riley.
Cpls. Fred Balderson, H. d. Harmer,
Robert E. King, Joe Taylor. Pyts.
1st CT. James T. Aber, sr., James II.
Aber, jr., Francis Best, James Hen
derson, James D. Love, Ivan Pen
nell, Clyde Riley, Don Riley, Harold
Riley. Byran Savage, Pvts. Perley
Barnhart, Ernest Benjamin, Ray
Calendine, Clancey Corey, Harry
Davis, Wilford Gheen, Lewis ID. Har-
mer, Ray D. Hill, Carl Palmer, Cary
Parsons, VIM. Riley, Ellis Wilson,
Raymond Hosom.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-17
Court House News
COMMON PLEAS COURT

The case of-Frank Northrup VS.
w. A. Argo, for money only, which
was filed July 10, was settled the
next day. The amount involved was
$500, which was promissory note
given April 2, 1924, with interest
from that date.
PROBATE COURT
The will of VIM. Bradley has been
offered for probate.
Sarah H. Parsons, widow of Jacob
G. Parsons, elects to take under the
will
The estate of Wallace Kuntz il
found not subject to inheritance
Estate is fully settled and the ad-
ministrator E. D. Kuntz is discharg-
ed
The estate of Jane Wagner has
been settled and the executor EN- I
Bowman, discharged.
First and final account has been
filed in the estate of j. l.. Gil
liland, and A. r. Gilliland, admins
traitor, discharged.
]. L. Glass is appointed admins
traitor of the estate of Henry G Hat
field. Bond $4,000. c.. M. Huff
man, e. d. Mills and HI. S. Halo
we'll, appointed appraisers.
Marriage Licenses
Andrew w. Scott, rs, farmer, and
Margaret A. Conn, both of Windsor
Rev. Perry S. Neldon officiating.
James White, coal miner, of Rose
Farm, and Mrs. Jessie Rose Aichele
daughter of Samuel f. PaXson,
York township, Rev. Thomas. Lasley
officiating.
RECORDERS OFFICE
The following have been filed for
record:
John w. Fl. Bush ct ux to Harlan
e. Bush, 55 acres, York, 81.
William and Laura Trimper to
Kate J. Fritz, 40 acres, Bloom, ST.
Trustees Manchester township to
j. d. Rodeback, cemetery lot, 81.
Florence Rodeback, deceased, to
J. d. Rodeback ct al, probate court
certificate.
Thos. j. Lyme, deceased, to Alva
B. Lyme, affidavit for transfer.
Hester Benjamin to Frank P.
Warren, cemetery lot, McConnels-
vile, 81.
Bertha and G.. E. Ch"istman to c..
III. Christnlan, 80 acres, Union, 81.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-17
Dies At ChestarhiII

Mr.. John w Carr, aged IT, died
Wednesday, at his home in Chester
hill. About four weeks ago he suf-
fered a stroke of paralysis, which
terminated in his death. He was a
retired farmer. and his life was
spent in Marion township. His par
ents were the late Jesse and Mar
garet Carr His wife who was
Phebe Ann McNatt, is deceased The
children surviving are Mrs. Flora
Doan and o. A. Carr of Tulsa, Okla;
Mrs. Eva Harris, Chesterhill; A. c.
Carr of Bartlett, and Guy Carr of
Chesterhill. Two children, Mrs
Emma Hill and Edward Carr, are
deceased. No : brothers or sisters
survive
The funeral will be held Friday
at p. m.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-17
Number 3
INTERESTING EVENTS FROM
CHAUTAUQUA, N. Y.
(By Isabel Rozmanl

! First, the sacred song service on
Sabbath evening was unique COM
| bination of literary selections,
hymns, solos and pictures, entitled
Music of the City" There were
five parts. Pilgrims to the City,
was followed by the hymn. Guide
me O Thou Great Jehovah: -
/ "Watchman at the Gate" by trum-
pet solo, "The City Four Square"
HCities of Desolation'' were pictures
! of famous scenes of destruction as
| Sodom and Gomorrah, Babylon and
Moscow. Our own San Francisco
might have been one. Cities Of
| Refuge" had an accompanying So
prano solo Il am the City Beauti-
| full" Each song service is original
and artistically arranged by H.
Augustine Smith, around some great
subject.
Another especially interesting
hour was spent with Mrs. j. C.
Wood of New York City, and her
bees" She first gave a sketch OF
the life of the bee, it's way of living
and building, gathering food, and So
cial life in the hive; its extraordi-
| nary organization and fitness. Af-
ter the instructive talk, which was
most attractive to the children, they
We're thrilled by Mrs. Wood entering
a large cage and releasing a hive of
restless bees, handling them without
fear. She remarked later that for
weeks she would not be stung, but
was well assured by the buzzing
while the hive was in her room, that
the mass was angry,-perhaps the
weather, and she had received two
lss{s
bringing out the value of honey,
kinds of bees, which was best, where
the best location, and many others.
The largest number of contestants
in many years, assembled for the
prize spelling match As usual the
sides We're arranged. New York,
Pennsylvania and Ohio, against the
world The prize of $40 was won by
Miss May Moss OF Athens. O., sec
ond by Miss Mahitable Thankful
Ansdell Of New York City Both OF
these young ladies are teachers in
the summer schools. The final duel
between these two was tense. Both
misspelled philippe" The final
word was "paean." There were IA
contestants from Ohio, there being
about 80 on each side. Two young
lady colored students made good
record.
The annual convention of the
Equitable Life Insurance Company
of Pittsburgh is being held at Bemus
Point, one of the attractive resorts
on the lake There are more than
800 delegates present, including sew
eral from GAINESVILLE, Caldwell, New
Lexington, New Concord, Cam
bridge, and Frazeysburg. An excur-
sion to assembly grounds was one of
the pleasures.
Mrs. Chas. Turner of Marietta
has rooms for the summer at Gray
Gables" Mrs. R. K Brown and
Miss Katherine are registered at
"The Windsor" Mrs. Laura M.
Sears of Portsmouth and friend
Miss Cunningham. are here with
other Ohio people
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-17
Miss Dewitt To Wed

In the Ohio Extension Service
News for June appears the fol-
lowing: Miss Mary Florence
Dewitt resigned as home agent in
Montgomery county May Pa She is
engaged to marry Mark Shanafelt,
Q. S. u, '23, now managing one of
the Bingham orchards near Will
loughby. The marriage will take
place this fall"
Miss Dewitt is one of our most
highly regarded young women. She
is the youngest daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. HI. Dewitt Of this place. and
since her resignation has been at her
home here. She is a graduate OF
the o. s. u, in the Home Economics
course.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-17
Poplar Ridge People Entertain

Mr. .an0MrS. PauI Massey entertain
ed a party of relatives and friends
Sunday, at their Poplar Ridge home.
An elaborate dinner was served at /
o'clock Those present were Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Gordon and daugh-
ter Hazel of Waterford, Mrs John
Fitch near Stockport, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Wainwright, McConnelsville:
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Ethel and
daughter Geraldine of the river
road, Mr.. and Mrs. p. j. Massey,
Poplar Ridge. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Massey.
In the afternoon Harry Vain
wright and family of near Beverly
Joined the party. The time passed
very pleasantly, visiting and listen
ing to excellent music The guests
went home hoping that their young
entertainers would invite them
again soon.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-17
Horse Takes Plunge

Sunday evening horse walked
out onto the Anderson trestle near
Eagleport, about 80 feet, and then
fell off to the ground a distance of
20 feet. When found the next day
it was against the fence and unable
to get up. 1t is remarkable that the
fall did not kill the animal outright,
and it is still stranger that it es-
capped without a broken bone. How
ever it was hurt internally and will
likely die
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-17
Death OF Mrs. John Moore

Mrs. John Moore who was born
at Mountville, and for time lived
near Porterville, died Tuesday at
New Lexington where the family is
now living. She was past 40 years
of age, and is survived by her hus-
band. She also leaves her mother
Mrs. Martha Wells, and two broth
ers, Joseph of Crooksville, and AL
bert of near Porterville. Funeral
services will be held today at New
Lexington.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-17
Iovells On Trip

Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Lowell
and sons Edwin, Earle and John OF
this place left the first of the week
on an auto trip to Windham, where
they will visit Mrs. LoyelI's sister
Mrs. G.. R. Warman and family. They
will also visit in Cleveland and 9th
er places in the northern part of the
state. They plan to be gone a week
or so.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-17
Scout Lawn Fete And Cake Walk

The Boy Scout troops of the twin
cities will hold a lawn fcte and cake
walk on the court house lawn next
Monday evening, July 81, at 8
O'Clock. The Malconta band will
furnish the music for the occasion.
The proceeds will be used to help
provide a summer camp for the Boy
Scouts of this community. 1t is
hoped that the public will show its
interest in the boys by liberal pat
ronage of this event.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-17
Interest In Cemetery Entrance

1t is surprising the interest dis
played by passersby in the proposed
plans for the McConnelsville ceme-
terry entrance, shown in Morris
Hardware window. When this in
terest is expressed in definite way
the work will be commenced and
pushed TO speedy finish. A good
many have said they were going to
contribute" Meanwhile, everything
waits. A newcomer in our town
made facetious remark while
looking at the picture of the old
cemetery gate at the picture show,
ut is as hard to get into our ceme-
terry as it is to get out" It's the
truth, but it hurts.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-07-17
Al Presbyterian Church Sunday

The pulpit at the Presbyterian
church next Sunday morning and ey-
ening, at the regular preaching
hours. 1890 and 1880, will be filled
by Rev. Mr.. Howes of Rushsylvania,
o.
The evening service will be a un-
ion meeting of the churches of the
two towns. Special music at both
services. A cordial invitation to be
present, is extended to all.