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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-13
Meigs

we nave lived through the elec-
ktion. While it didn't end altogeth-
er as we would have had it, yet we
are glad that we landed few. We
are sorry that our Republican
! friends had to slay one of their best
men to let good Democrat in.
| The bond issue for the high school
| lost in Bristol, not because folks
don't want the children educated,
but it seems move is on to break
up the system.
Mrs. j. p Carnes who has been
in poor health for some time, has
not been SO well lately.
The sand rock is on the road, the
lime rock is supposed to be ship
ped. If they would come in they
would soon be put on.
The community building which
was up ready for the second story,
was taken down on account of
defective foundation. The founda-
tion was taken out and rebuilt.
Workmen tell us they expect to have
the building ready for the roof this
Saturday night The work will be
rushed to completion.
Meigs Valley grange will meet
this Thursday night on account of
the folks expecting to attend Tria-
delphia grange this Saturday night.
Curt Robb who is employed at
Jackson with the Ohio Fuel Co.,
spent over Sunday with his wife
and little daughter Beatrice at the
home of Mrs. Robb's parents Mr..
and Mrs. T. E. Sines.
Mrs. Dora Flanders went to
GAINESVILLE Sunday for a few days
visit with her daughter Mrs. Paul
McGrath and family.
|. Mrs. T.. E. Sines went to Newark
Monday to be with her daughter
Miss Catherine during the operation
she was to undergo Tuesday.
VIM. Yauger is visiting relatives
at his old home at Leon and other
places in West Virginia.
Protracted meeting is announced
to begin at Mt. Carmel this Tuesday
evening. Rev. Martin pastor.
Former Resident OF Olive Green
We are informed that Mrs. Leila
Bozman Nordlinger of Chicago dis
appeared, and a body was later
found in the lake which was thought
to have been hers Mrs. Nordlinger
was a resident of Olive Green before
HtI mdIIideC, anu uou FhoAeO0 AOA Y.
She was held in high esteem by
those who knew her.
Rev. Nuzum was unable to fill
his appointment. at Mt. Zion Sun
day, on account Of his being on the
sick list.
Dry! Powerful dry! So dry, that
it is reported some folks are drink
ing everything but washing am
monia.
We see no reason why L. J. Taber
can't go in the cabinet, unless it
would be they wonld want to take
our State Master Cation away from
us for national master.
/, Hog raisers are rafting their
pigs off in order TO reduce the feed
| bill.
Didn't Like Mason 1eaF Gas
Some OF the folks in Tie village
are powerful sore over Mafson's s
cartoon which we referred 10 last
| week. OF course We live outside,
but always feel bad whe. they try
! to throw tear gas over the village.
! Last Word About That Cemetery
Again, and for the last time, we
| want to call attention of those in
terested in the Meigs cemetery, to
the fact that something will have to
be done about additional burying
ground. Some of these days some
body will be dead and no place to be
buried, which will be worse than
being dressed up and no place to go.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-13

|J. w. Kuntz OF this place
Miss Marian Hutson and Miss
AnnabeI Smith of McConnelsville
visited Saturday here with the
Misses Wava Singree and Claudio
Barnes.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Stegner visit
ed Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. L. w.
Buchanan of Beckett.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-13
Bristol

Rev LaRue preached at Emery
Sunday and will preach at Lebanon
next Sunday.
Miss Wilma Stephenson who has
been very poorly, is improving.
Will Brothers and wife and Mrs.
Cora Drummond and son Charlie
visited Sunday with Mrs. w. j.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-13

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Fl. Wickershann
called on friends at Lytlesb0e
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. sc. Ray OF Bristol sDent,
Wednesday, night here with her
daughter Mrs. +. r.. Barnes.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. O.. Barnes were
callers at John Johnson's Sunday
afternoon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-13
FRUIT TREES

just as the orchardist is able
through nourishnent to increase
the vitality and resistance of his
apple~tree to winters cold, SO R
the body fortified with
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-11-13
LENNARD n. SEARS
me HexaM drug STORE

Albert Greer and wife of Zanes<,
vile and w. A. Greer and wife
spent Sunday at Sam Stewart's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
EVENTS OF DAY
IN WASHINGTON

The tariff commission closed its
hearings on wheat and wheat products.
President Donnelly of the Northern
Pacific denounced the pending attack
on the roads land grants.
The quarantine in California counties
against the foot and mouth disease was
extended by the department of agricul-
ture.
The Senate passed the interior de-
partment appropriation bill, the first of
the big supply measures.
The White House announced that
President Coolidge regards the numer-
Gus bills in Congress calling for large
appropriations as disturbing to pros
perity.
Western senator's We're informed by
President Coolidge that the govern
ment stands ready to assist banks in
the northwest provided local conditions
warrant.
Senator Moses. Republican. New
Hampshire, read in the Senate the at
tack of Senator Reed Democrat, Mis-
souri,, on William McAdoo and stirred
UP a political debate.
The Senate oil committee spent two
hours looking over the kilograms sent
from Washington to A. 3. Fall and
+. d. Mclean while they were in Flor
ida.
A series Of conferences, including
two between the president and the at
torney general, failed to show surface
developments in the row over Mr..
Daughcrty. but indications pointed to
definite indication soon.
The House placed gift tax in the
pending revenue bill and approved a
section repeating the 10 per cent. tax
on theatre admissions OF so cents and
under.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
Ends and Chorus
of "Y's 1'idbits"
Assure Fine Show

Four snappy end men, full Of vim
and bubbling over with mirth, will
be seen Monday evening, March 3,
at City hall, when "Y's Tidbits" are
presented by the boys department of
the Y. NJ. c. A, Added to this will
be a chorus OF 60 fresh young boys
voices, that has, anything yet seen
in this city backed off the boards.
The end men are Lee Austin. who
will sing Get Up" Burleigh Boyd,
whose offering is "Clawence." Eddie
Bechard, who appears with I'm Go
ing South" and Fred Ellis. who will
present Il Didn't Ask. He Didn't
Say, So l Don't Know" Bill Ellis
will act as interlocutor. The end
men are being coached by Harry
Jones and they are showing up in
fine style.
A dancing chorus consisting of
Carleton Bagley. John Hichborn.
Stuart Taylor, Kenneth Elvin and
Charles Brown, Jr., Is being coached
by Eddie Bechard and they will pre-
sent some new and intricate steps
that will please everyone.
Two speciality numbers which will
appear on the program are Hats"
musical recitation by Lawrence
Titus. and another in which Billy
Miller, the official mascot of Co. F..
103rd Infantry. will make very
novel appearance.
The chorus and the end men will
get together Thursday evening for
the first time. Both groups have
been practicing hard and they will
start with that rehearsal to unite
the two parts into one whole.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
NATIONAL HOME

oficer Of the day. Capt. Godfrey
Little.
William May, late Co. G. 4. Mass
Cav, has been granted discharge
from the Home.
The funeral Of the late Samuel G.
Winch was held from the Home
chapel at 1880 Tuesday, Rev. f. l.
Phalen officiating.
Furloughs have been granted to
John II. Russell to New Haven and
Francis o. Bubar to Augusta.
Passes have been granted to Del
bert Clapper to Concord, Orlando
Hooper to North Arson and Martin
McCafferty to Portland.
The moving picture program Tor
Wednesday evening will be Miss
Mary Aston and Glenn Hunter in
Second Fiddle" with pathe News
Frank Coro. of Dover. late Co. d, ],
Me. Inf, and Romeo f. Laferriere OF
New Bedford. late 2 Co. Censor and
Press c., L. s. A, have reported foI
admission.
The first rehearsal for the enter
tainment to be staged in the Home
theatre in the near future will be held
Thursday evening, Feb. 2S. at f.165
o'clock. The cast for this entertain
ment which Is to be staged under the
auspices OF Ivan Bicknell Post NO. 20
American Legion vii be composed OF
Home talent. 1t Is requested that all
persons at the Branch interested In
participating in the performance be
present Thursday evening. they plan
to have a mixed cast and the ladies
are cordially invited to help the boys
make this q grand success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
East kennebec Pomona


The meeting of East Kennebec
Pomona held Tuesday at Clinton was
marked by an attendance Of unusual
size and the presence of several fine
speakers.
The morning session opened at II
o'clock and the fifth degree was con-
ferred and routine business disposed
of. A bountiful dinner was served
by the ladies of Clinton Grange and
afte ra short interval for the renew
ing of acquaintance and friendly
greetings tn eafternoon session was
opened by the assembiage singing
Tho Star Spangled Banner" fol-
lowed by the flag salute.
The address of welcome was given
by Mrs. Alice Marcia, lecturer of
Clinton grange and the response by
Frank Blackwell of Benton. A fine
history Of Clinton Grange as written
by c. Lee Stuart was read by worthy
master Burns Of Clinton Grange.
Selected readings were given by Mrs.
Simonson. The addresses Of the day
We're given by Sec. Cornish Of the
State Board OF Charities and Cor
rections. L. E. McIntire of Water
vile, chairman of the executive
com. of the Maine State Grange:
Fast State Master Thompson OF
China and E. 4. Clifford. state deputy
of Winthrop. The words Of each
speaker were of timely interest and
made the afternoon program fill Of
fine things for all who were privi-
legged 20 hear. A vote of thanks was
extended by East Kennebec Pomona
to the speakers OF the day, and to
Clinton Grange for its generous hos
pitality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
OAKLAND
Quarterly Conference Of Methodist
Church-Officera Elected

Quarterly Conference OF Methodist
Church-Officers Elected
At the recent quarterly conference
held al the Methodist church at Sidney
the following trustees. stewards and
committees were elected: Trustees.
Frank Cowan, George Shaw. Ernest
Lewis. Frank Bailey. Eugene Cowan,
Harold Benson. Orman Davis and Man.
ley Bailey: stewards. George Shaw,
Ernest Lewis, Frank Cowan. Mrs. Ern-
est Lewis. Mrs. Marley Bailey. Mrs.
Rose Shaw and Mrs. Susie Griffin. COM
mittees: Benevolcnces, Ernest Lewis,
George Shaw. Eugene Cowan and Sell
don Manter; Christian stewardship.
Frank Cowan and Ernest Lewis: home
missions and church extension. Mrs.
Ernest Lewis AMI Mrs. Ernest Manter:
religious instruction. the pastor,
George Shaw and Mrs Ernest Lewis;
tracts. Mrs. Ernest Wyman. Ruth Lew
is. Caro- Bailey and Helene Sawtelle:
temperance. George Shaw. Frank
Cowan and Ernest Lewis: education.
Charles Lewis. Russell Bailey and
Verne Reynolds: Freeman's Aid Socie-
ty, Mrs. Annie Davis and Mrs. Angelina
Sawtelle; hospitals. Mrs. Ernest Lewis,
Miss Rhoda Tillson. Mrs. Manley Bal
ley; church records. Ernest Lewis and
George Shaw: auditing accounts. Man
Icy Bailey, Harold Benson and Ernest
Lewis; parsonage committee, Mrs. Ern-
est Lewis and Mrs. Bertha Bailey:
church music. Mrs. Angelina Sawtelle,
Mrs. Ernest Lewis and George Shaw;
estimating ministerial support, Man.
ley Bailey, Eugene Cowan. Ernest Lew
is. George Shaw and Harold Benson:
examination of local preachers. the
pastor and official board: finance, Frank
Cowan and George Shaw; trier Of APP
peals, George Shaw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
SECOND NIGHTS OFFERING SHADES
INITIAL CHIzztE WHILE BLACK
FACE, PLAY AND BALL TONIGHT

Who said first thoughts are the best
That may be SO. and maybe the first
night OF the 33rd annual Chizxie Wiz
Sie Ministries was best, but believe rne
humble pencii-pusher. that there show
OF Tuesday night, the second PERFORM
ance OF the minstrel etiew, was 4 top
notcher, fun OF pep, many faces
smoothed out and an evening chdck-a-
block full Of fun and frolic. There
was everything and Just enough of that
to make 1t a winner show. Enough Ia
as good as q plenty, 10 laying old
but true. and the wiseacres pushing
along the 1924 Chizzle Wizzle knew just
now much to give and how little. 1t
kept the audience asking for moro
that's the acme Of success. wei say.
And shades Of Charlie Kinsman. But
perhaps We shouldn't say that because
Charlie 10 far from dead one. But
he sure did put the vim and vigor
into the ends. The six nimble green
Augustus own minstrel king and Char
lie showed them all a step of their own.
They each had something clever and
they did It 100 per cent.
Jokes good. bad and Indifferent added
extra spice to the second evening per-
formance. 1t was all in a kindly spirit,
Tut no one was forgotten in these
thrusts. The members of the faculty
as we'll as the popular students came
In for their share.
Dick Eastman's third encore was
cornet solo, II you please, which was
fair demonstration Of the young
mans versatility. That was feature
much enjoyed.
An outstanding feature of the offer
ings OF the end men was the clearness
with which they expressed their songs
and the sure way in which they sang.
Every last one of them knew his words
and that helps q lot.
The 1924 Ministries as a whole was a
colorful, harmonious creation. A great
deal of credit is due the ones in charge
of the training Of the singers and the
dancers.
"AIishaps Of Minerva" farce in two
acts, will be presented this evening at
the final three days Chizzle Wizzle fair.
The cast of characters will be as fol-
lows:
Minerva Sterling, willing to oblige,
Evelyn SeaCs
Mortimer J. Sterling, an easy going
business man, Charles Poor
Victor Brown. young doctor. friend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
To Determine Future
Use Ship Shenandoah

Lakehurst, N, n. J., Feb. 2G.-
Commander ]. II. Klein, Jr., COM
mandant Of the Naval air station
here, and Lieutenant Commander
Zachary Lansdowne. commander of
the Shenandoah, today went to
Philadelphia to consult with Rear
Admiral Scales, concerning plans for
the future use of the dirigible. They
did not announce what phase of the
ships use would be discussed.
Lieutenant Commander FitZhugh
Green tonight advised the personnel
Of the station on the. question of
Polar exploration. He Is regarded MS
one of the leading Polar authorities
in the navy.
Captain Anton Heinen. zeppelin
expert and pilot of the Shenandoah
when she was given her trial trip.
tonight declared that statements
that he favored hydrogen to helium
for the Shenandoah because of 'for-
eign jealousy" were too preposter-
GUS" to discuss 1t has been his con-
tention during his stay here that
hydrogen is to be preferred to be-
lium because of It's greater lifting
power. Lack OF proper safeguards,
he said. was the chief cause OF acci-
dents to airships in which hydro
gen was used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27

| Of the family and especially Of
Minerva, Donald Hewett
tentive to Clara. Charles, Nelson
Barnes. the Butler. Robert Sawyer
Mike Shannon. a new policeman.
Mrs. Lydia Sterling. domestic and
Clara Sterling, Minerva.s younger sis
ter. ~. Eleanor Wilcox
Belle Ersn!ies. reporter .,, Tor sThs
Mrs Wright a club wo Marion Duncan
Miss Palmer, phiIanthrg1P ps,S workf e.,
Mrs. Jennie Van Beusen spuyker. a
Members Of the reception committee:
Beatrice MiIliken, Doris Hopkins,
Theodore Dow
Act /. Living-room of the Sterling
home. afternoon before the reception.
Act 2; same-the morning after.
The furniture used in the play was
loaned through the courtesy of the G.
A. Elinwoed Company.
After the show win come the annual
Chizzle Wizzle ball, when the young
folks Of Augusta will look their pref
TEST IN the evening gowns and get-ups.
Douglas eight piece orchestra will
IuEHlSH MUSIC LOT tne DaII. .Iney were
right on the job Monday and Tuesday
nights at the minstrel show and carried
off their share Of the honors in per-
lection. job.
The booths were very well patron
ICED Tuesday evening again. The sup
plies on hand We're replenished with
Nfresh stores. There Is an appeal about
homemade candy that always finds
ready market for it.. Ice cream bars
and ice cream in the bulk also found
ready sale. being passed through the
audience between acts.
The house decorations this year are
the most attractive that have graced
the City hall for some time. The two
huge bunch lights. high up In the cell
ing, were boxed in with checkerboard
boxes of red and white. Kings and
rings Of red and white hung in long
festoons from the balconies. The
checkerboard found expression again
in red and white on the stage. Fcs-
toons hung from every window and the
interior Of the hall was a veritable
bower of red and white. The decorat-
ing committee did wonderful job in
their work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
Capture Woman
Convict Who Fled
Indiana PenitentiarY

indianapolis. Ind. Feb. 26.-Gladys
Ellis. alias Katheryne Rodgers. aged
23. whose escape from the Indiana
women's prison here was discovered
today shortly after the finding of the
body of Miss Louise Richards, aged 20.
a teacher and matron at the prison.
whose skull had been fractured by a
blow on the head, was captured here
tonight.
The young woman was taken into
custody by squad of detectives as she
stepped from taXicab at a downtown
corner where she had made an engage
ment to meet young man. When
captured. detectives found a bunch of
keys TO the prison belonging to the
slain matron and also other property
of Miss Richards. Miss Ellis was
brought to police headquarters in a
hysterical condition and officials at an
early hour were unable to obtain any
information from her regarding the
Staying.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27

Home and who lost his life at Ger
knoxville Woods. northwest of YER
don, Oct. IA, 1918. The Post has
grown to AZ members in good stand
ing with prospects for much larger
number in the near future.
The Post has very efficient officers
all we'll versed in clerical matters
which help to prepare and keep ac-
curate records; they initiate their
candidates in a most impressive man.
ner and according to the ritual; the
members attend all meetings giving
them their support in all matters
which as a whole makes for a large
and prosperous Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
Mixed Claims Group
Makes 26 Awards

Washington, Feb. 26-Twenty-s six
awards totalling s13S,S22.40, of which
twelve aggregating $17.125.25 We're
in the Lusitania group, were an
nounced today by the German Am
erican mixed claims commission in
favor of Americana laimants against
Germany.
-Four claims were dismissed by the
commission and the remainder of the
awards were for amounts ranging
from 5000 to $4,000.
The awards in the Lusitania group
were based on property losses sus-
tanned by Americans individually or
by their estates and We're decided in
accordance with the principles laid
down in an opinion on the Lusitania
claims announced last November /.
All the awards in the property cases
carry interest of five per cent year
dating from May Z. 1915, when the
Lusitania was sunk, to the date Of
payment by Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
Rev. John Gibson
Leaves Estate
Valued at $4,000

Charles Andrews. public admins
traitor has been appointed admins
traitor OF the estate of the late Rev.
John Gibson OF North street. Mr..
Gibson left no will and although 1t
Is understood that there is a nephew
In New Jersey and two nieces in
England their names are not known.
An estimate of the estate was CIV
en- as S35.0OO. of which 49, 600 is
personal property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
Date City Shoot
changed to March s

because of the fact that a large
lumber of entries have been received
n melh Cony high school boys, for the
MY MY Championship Ssmall- shoot
=; "i,ch is to be held at the Y. NC. A.,
4, mas been thought wise to set the
m na.e OF the shoot ahead a week as
Cs sny of the boys are busy with
|, TThh, mzie While and will be busy on
IWSrsday with cleaning up.
rhnor this reason 1t will be held on
thursday evening March 6, at the
SIM. Al. T.. A. gallery. There will be
thopg competition in this meet as
A. 49, are a number of good shots in
bususta and all are sure to work
ofsr u aor the handsome cup which il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
Fire at Refrigerator Factory

Shortly after five o'clock Tuesday
afternoon, the roof Of the refigera-
tor factory of F. E. Whitman was
discovered to be on fire. The alarm
brought quick assistance and the
flames were soon extinguished by the
use of snow and water. 1t was a
narrow escape from serious loss as
a hole three feet across was burned.
1t is thought spark from the Chin
ney had smouldered for some time,
until large area was covered. and
the fire wa snot discovered until the
flames arose.
1t is interesting to note that a
telephone call was received in Clin-
ton Tuesday evening. inquiring the
cause for the fire alarm and stating
that the tannery whistle was plainly
heard in that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
Inventory Hannah
Bailey Estate
Sets Value S7O,O9S

An inventory of the estate Of
Hannah ]. Bailey has been filed at
the office of the register of probate
at the county court house. The in
ventory, sets forth the entire value
Of the property as S70,09S33. This
includes the sum of $50,21S.42 in
bonds and interest on bonds. S9.150
as the value of the homestead farm
in winthrop and a lot Of land on
Fosters Island in Lake Cobbossee,
and S1,O70.50 as goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
Saves 5 Boys From
Drowning Through Ice

Worcester, Mass, Feb. 26-Joseph
Huffman, 23, responding to shouts
for assistance while on his way home
II ON work late today. arrived on the
shores OF Middle River just In time
to save three boys who had broken
through the ice. Huffman brought
the first ashore while others tried to
reach the other boys. Then he went
back for the second. He was on the
point of exhaustion when he plunged
for the third and was assisted by
Fatrolman McTague who crawled on
the ice and threw him a rope. Many
Joined In the rescue efforts and at
one time there were tn struggling In
the Icy water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
Find Headless Body
Columbus Ballplayer

Pittsburgh, Pa, Feb. a6.-The de-
capitated body of Allan ]. Hill, of
McKeesport, member of the Column
bus baseball team of the American
Association, was found today along
the track Of the Pittsburgh and
West Virginia Railroad near the AL
legheny County Home, where Hill
had been receiving treatment since
he suffered n nervous collapse last
year. The case was reported to the
morgue as an accidental death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
Lucius Hill

Locins Hill one of the oldest resi-
vents of Augusta and for many years
p'ominently associated with the
stocery business. died Tuesday af-
,erhoon at his home on Eastern
aNenue, at the age of IS years. He
10. sas no immediate relatives. He re-
.ueF some years ago from his busi-
s seSs and since that time has been
wing on Eastern Avenue. Funeral
arrangements will be announced
later.