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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
SO MANY FEAR
 TO BUY A USED CAR

general condemnation of the used car as merchandise. It has never occurred to these purchasers that they need not have been ''stung" had they sought out the right type of automobile merchant to begin with.
 This right type of merchant is in- creasing in number. More and more dealers are recognizing their obligations to their customGs. Every city has its quota of dealer.g who understand that they cannot themselves assume part of your transportation costs or pass them on to third party-the purchaser of the used car which you traded in.
 These merchants simply ask you to assume your fundamental obligation as the owner of an automobile-or any, thing else. This allows them ito assume their obligations as merchants to their customers.
 From this type of merchant the used automobile is as safe a buy-a better buy under many conditions-than new automobile.
 Again the automobile trade suffers because thousands of people thought some firms engaged in the trade had found new fundamental law of do- ing business. The man who receives stolen goods is equally guilty with the thief. The customer who damns the en- tire ndustry-including the legitimate part of it-because he tried to sting someone and got stung himself, is like the thief who gains momentarily safety by yelling "Stop Thief at an honest man.
 When the fused car problem is finally solved-and it will be-owners of automobiles will wonder why it "used to cost 50 much" to own them.
 (To be continued next week.. Copyright. 1923. by Percy Chamberlain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
INVESTIGATE GEARS

If the thrust bearings become gum- med with dry lubricant or if the balls or races become roughened, the steer ing gear will work hard. It is there fore essential in dismanting the gear to thoroughly clean these parts and to inspect them for any irregularity that may cause hard steering. If the steering shaft or post is loose in the housing it is due to wear in the bush- .ings in which it turns and when worn 'tbese should be replaced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
ELIMINATES VIBRATION

Engineering tests reveal in the new Hupmobile a more complete elimination of vibration and other physical forces which tend to interfere with full power development. -,
 Hupp engineers say that the power curve charts drawn from three tests represent very close approach to the engineering ideal in the development of power by an automobile engine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
HUPP sALESMEN STICK

Much of the great success of the Hupp Motor Car corporation is due. its officials say, to the large number of its distributors and dealers who have for years sold Hupmobiles. a@ :.
 More than 75 per cent of the entire 1923 output of Hupmobiles was handled by distributors and dealers who have been connected with Hupp for at least five years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
.'GO-NP' MAKES '
 OIL AIAST|'L0NG.
Less Necessity f6r Freauent
 Draining S0f Crank Case 5. With This EF Fuel $. S : N. '.

There is iabsointslts no, necessity ,whateyser for antosaobfl osnsrs psins Go-zip to drain srs1k case seyeryl 800 mifes,,.s fss;s ,.s. s , g. Gregory ,Johasteh, pfesident of the General. on corporation, manufac4' .tuiersSofs Go-Zip, givts this advice to Birmingham. autom6biiH owners after repeated tests, and monstrations with: the new motor fuel hase sstAblished
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
CHARCOAL As A FIJEI,

Government oficials of France and chnical experts recently witnessed sst in Lyons of an automobile propelled
 by gas, generated from the combus- tion of charcoal. The car travelled 60 miles on B pounds of charcoal costing 20 cents, or less than one-fourth the cost had gasoline been used. The char coal gas is generated in a compartment bniit into the rear of the body of the car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
TAKE OVER PLANT Oakland Considering Using Saginaw
 Products Factory

So great has been the demand for the new 1924 Oakland cars that fac tory heads are seriously considering taking over the motor plant of the Sag inaw Products company at Saginaw, Mich., for the production of parts of motors in case the motor plant at Pom tiac can not supply all that are needed for the present heavy production schedule. o,aas The l proposed new new plant has been over, explains c. J. Nephler, general sales manager, it will be prepared for an auxiliary plant to supply Oakland motor parts, and probably motors, in case of emergencies. y
 It is not the intention of the Oak. land Motor Car company to manufac- ture cars in the Saginaw plant, either now or in the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
THIS IS LATIN GROUND"

This year the last week in May will be devoted to ''the celebration of the art of culture of Latin America" in Paris, Rome, Madrid, Bucharest and Brussels, in an effort "to establish the common origin, inherited culture, and spiritual allegiance of the Latin races, and to proclaim to the world that the territory from the Rio Grande to Cape Horn is Latin ground, upon which only a Latin civilization can grow."-Living Age,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09

Because of their small engines the majority of European cars are equip ped with four speeds forward instead of three, with the result that the driver must shift from fourth to third speed in order to climb the most ordinary hill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09
MORE AUTOS THAN ,PHONEs

The automobile has outstripped the telephone in the. formers home city, Detroit, according to o. c. Hutchinson, general sales manager of the Hupp Mo tor Car corporation.
 Motor car registrations in Detroit for 1923 exceeded 100000, figures of the Detroit Automobile club show. Ap. proximately 1S1 .000 telephones are used in the city. Nearly as many auto mobiles are in use the country over as phones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-09

LARGEST FOUNDRY
 The largest foundry in the world is that of the Ford Motor Go. at its River Rouge plant near Detroit.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-17
Celebrates His stst Birthday

Tuesdays Marietta papers give
no little prominence to the fact that
James Hyler celebrated his 81st
birthday, Monday AS token, of re-
membrance he was presented by the
Marietta Chapter of Daughters of
Veterans a large basket of choice
fruit He also received a number
of other presents and showers of
congratulations He resides at Re-
no; is trustee of Marietta township
and one of the prominent citizens
of Washington county. He was
born in this county, and at the age
OF IT enlisted here with Co. II of
the 25th Ohio Infantry. He fought
in Is battles, including Gettysburg
where he was shot through the right
leg, and was laid up for some time.
He was also wounded, in the battle
of Charlottesville. After the war
he went to near Marietta where he
has since resided. The paper states
that he is healthy and can sprint
about as well as many persons half
his age.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-17
Catches Eagle In Hawk Tran

Wednesday morning, in trap he
had 10 catch hawks, Mr.. Elmer
Richardson cf Bloom township
caught an eagle. It weighs probably
not less than 20 pounds, and Mr..
Richardson states that it measures
six feet and eight inches from tip to
tip of it's wings, and S32 inches from
the tip of its beak to the end of its
tail It's feet are as large as a man S
hand the talons being about an inch
and a half long.
Mr.. Richardson has not as yet de-
cided what he will do with the big
bird, but he will probably get into
touch at once with institutions
where such exhibits are in demand.
The eagle was not hurt any except
a little on one foot, by being caught
in the trap.
1t will be brought to McConnels-
vile today and will be on exhibition
Tor time at the Morris tin shop.
Mr.. Richardson says that for a
man of his years he might be con-
sidered some trapper, as in this
hawk trap so far this winter, he has
caught dog, two cats, an opossum
a skunk, four hawks and an eagle.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-17
Death OF Mrs. Carrie Spence Lyon

Mrs. J. ]. Lyon Carrie Spence)
died at a hospital in Seattle, Wash,
on New Years morning, after five
days illness Of hemorrhage of the
head, and after everything available
had been done for her relief-five
doctors, some of them specialists,
having been called.
Mrs. Lyon leaves a son Harold
her husband John Lyon having died
about three years ago. She had re-
sided % years in Seattle where she
had a nice home and a large circle
of friends. She was a daughter OF
the late Henson Spence who was a
resident Of McConnelsville, and Hen
son Spence Of this place is her cou-
sin, and Elmer Spence her second
cousin.
Mrs Lyon was great church
worker, and as long as she was able
sang in the choir at the Asberry
Methodist church in Seattle.
| The above facts in the main, were
furnished the Democrat by Mrs.
Grant West (Lillie HartzelD of Ia
coma, Wash, and Mr.. Harold Lyon
of 7421 Bagley Ave, Seattle, Wash,
the son of the deceased, joins Mrs.
West in thanking us for the courtesy
in letting the many friends of Mrs.
Lyon here know Of her death.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-17
Mrs. Hannah Ames Brooks

Hannah Ames, daughter of Absa
lom and Margaret Ames, was born
March 4, 1882, near Ringgold, O.,
and died Jan. s, 1924, aged 81
years, 10 months and days She
was married to William Brooks Aug
25, 1850. To this union We're
born nine girls and three boys. The
husband, seven daughters and one
son preceded her in death She
united with the Church of Christ al
East Branch at the age of 16 years
and lived faithful Christian until
death. Her temporal home was
broken up 81 years ago, after which
time she was instrumental in help
ing care for several OF her grand
children. She leaves to mourn four
children, Ambrose of Zaleski, O.;
Thomas of Ringgold, at whose
home she died; Mary Spence of Ma
nongahela, Pa, and Bertha Vrooman
OF Elkhorn, Wis; "a grandchildren,
26 great grandchildren and eight
great great grandchildren. Xxx
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-17
Meeting OF Morgan Grange

AT regular meeting of Morgan
Grange No. 1853, Saturday, the Of
ficers elected were installed for one
year: Master, George Aber; Over
seer, Clyde Parmiter; Steward, VIM.
Parmiter; Chaplain, J. B. Farra;
Gatekeeper, Chas. Oyster; Lecturer,
Mrs. VIM. Parmiter; Sec'y, Ola Nc
Call; Lady Asst Steward, Mrs. Je-
rome Miller; Flora, Mrs. Stevens;
Pomona, Mrs. j. B. F'arra; Ceres,
Mrs. Crozier; Purchasing Agent,
VIM. Parmiter; Librarian, Bro.
Young. A. c. Masterson Of Deer
field was the installing officer, Mrs.
Ruth Kennard of Pennsville grange
acting as escort.
The librarian received the first
allotment of books from the Ohio
state library, Columbus. Four
members were received by demit.
A fine dinner was served at noon.
Don't forget the Pomona grange
Saturday, jan, 10.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-17
DIR. Howard Mcdonald Here

DR.. Howard Mcdonald, president
Of Parsons college, Fairfield, Ia,
stopped off here Tuesday to see his
mother Mrs Martha Mcdonald Dr.
Mcdonald had been to New York to
confer with the Rockefeller educa-
tional foundation regarding a gift
for Parsons college. While east he
also visited at Princeton where he
duated. The Presbyterian
church board Of Iowa is III a cam
paign to raise $2,000,000 for the
three Presbyterian colleges of Iowa.
One of them is Parsons college which
is to receive 100000. The city of
Fairfield, of about 5000 population,
where Parsons college is located, had
a quota of 100000, but instead of
stopping at that figure raised $751;
900.
Mr.. McDonald's mother, it will be
recalled, fell about three years ago
breaking her hip, and recently has
not been so well. She will be taken
today to, the Bethesda hospital
GAINESVILLE, for treatment, and Mr..
Mcdonald will be with her at least
until over Sunday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-17
Pinkerton Case Today

The civil case of The Cochran &
Pinkerton Co. VS.. A P. Pinkerton
action for accounting, is set for
hearing today in GAINESVILLE. This
case has been continued from time
to time, and Pinkerton's attorneys
asked for further continuance, but
Judge Lemert has refused it, and
the present plan is to try it today
This case was first filed here July 8
1922, and continued several times
and was then transferred to Zanes-
vile on change Of venue. G. H
Fouts represents the plaintiff and
M. e. Danford the defendant. The
following from here have been sub
poenaed Robert Durbin, John A
Fouts, J.. E. Cowan, Carl Betz, w. v
Scott, Eugene Bell, and G. o. Nc
Gonagle.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-17
WillianS-ROettger

Miss Laura Anna Boettger and
Fred O. Williams were married in
Whittier. Calf, according to an
nouncements received by relatives.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Fl. Boettger of Whittier,
and is a graduate in Domestic
Science of the California State Uni
versity at Berkeley, Calf, and a
member of several Of the sororities.
Mr.. Williams is a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. E. Williams of Center town.
ship. He went to California four
years ago last June and is employed
with the Standard Oil company. Last
September he and his brother Paul
OF Los Angeles, bought a feed and
grain brokerage business, successors
OF the late David Hutchins of Union
vile, o. The latter is running THIS
business and Fred will stay with the
Standard Oil company at Santa Fe
Springs. He is a member of the
Masonic fraternity. For the present
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams will reside in
Whittier, Calif--XX
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-17
Some Facts About Contracting Firm

In conversation with Mr.. E. M.
Foreman of the contracting firm of
Foreman &, Putnam, Marietta, o..
we learned some facts that we feel
are of interest to our readers.
This firm received the contracts
for three high school buildings in
this county-Pennsville which is
completed, Stockport which is near
ing completion, and Chesterhilt
which they expect to have completed
the latter part of March On the
Chesterhill building the contract
price was $4,000. There are eight
class rooms. The basement will be
used for manual training and do
nestle science. The building is fire
proof and when completed will be
an up to date building IN every re-
spect.
This firm was awarded the con-
tract recently of building the hall
of chemistry at West Virginia State
University at Morgantown, at their
bid of $615, 700, the lighting, heating
and plumbing not included. They
were also awarded contract for a
building at Maggie, w. Va, for the
cOlored insane.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-17
Hann-Meredith Wedding

GAINESVILLE papers announced the
wedding of DR.. Ralph M. Ham and
Mrs. Edna Garrett Meredith, both of
that city, which took place at one
O'Clock Saturday afternoon, Rev, G.
Russell Hageman officiating. The
marriage took place at the home OF
the brides sister Mrs. Frank Beall
with whom she had been residing.
The bride and groom left i'm
mediately for a brief eastern "trip
and upon their return will be at
home at 604 Forest avenue, Zanes-
vile.
Dr. Ham is the son of Mr.. Geo
p. Ham, formerly of McConpels-
Vile He is a successful dentist, with
offices in the Peoples bank build
ing in GAINESVILLE. Mrs. Ham is the
daughter of J. F. Garrett of Detroit
Mich, formerly OF GAINESVILLE, and
for some time she had been employ
ed as secretary TO DR.. Ham.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-17
Bolen Property Sold

Atty Chas. HI. Fouts has purchas-
ed the John c. Bolen block here
which includes the three story brick
building on the south of the public
square, occupied by McKeown &
Carter, the two story apartment next
to it and the little frame house on
the corner. Mrs. James Hartzell and
Miss Mollie Evans occupy the second
story apartment and the third story
is occupied by Miss Laura McPeak
and brothers. This property has
been in the Bolen family for abour
30 years. We understand that Mr.
Fouts bought it as an investment
The deal which is a good sized one
was made through Atty Emmett A
Taylor, real estate agent.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-17
meath Of philin yauger

The death Of Philip Yauger whose
illness had been frequently mention
Ell. occurred Tuesday evening. The
following sketch is furnished by our
Meigs writer:
Philip. sen of Philip and Sophia
vaueer. was born ire Mason county,
w Va, June 26, 1864. His death
occurred at his home in Bristol
township, Morgan county, O., at
5:15 p. m Tuesday, Jan. IS, 1924,
aged SO years, 6 months and -
days. He had been a resident Of
Morgan county since November.
1915. He was of family of seven
children, one brother Jennings pre-
ceding him in death two years ago.
Those surviving are Mrs. Biantha
Baker and William Yauger or the
home; Artison Y. and Mrs. Sophia
Sines of Leon, w. Va, and Mrs.
Nancy !. Kintzel of Hookstown, Pa.
He was married to Mary B. Muilenex
in 1910. No children were born to
this union.
Mr.. Yauger's death came as the
which he had been suffering a few
days
He was a man who lived honestly;
a man who dealt fairly ,and no one
could be numbered among his
friends who dealt otherwise; al
ways interested in the welfare of
neighbors and friends. While quiet
unassuming he will be missed, most
by those who knew him best, for
they loved him most.
The funeral will be Friday at l p.
m. at the home, burial at Meigs.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-17
Congressman Asks Mellon Question

Congressman Asks Mellon Question
Congressman Martin L. Davy of
this state has sent Secretary of the
Treasury Andrew W. Mellon the fol-
lowing letter:
In view of your persistent claim
that large portion of the great in
comes of this country is now going
into tax exempt securities, and in
view of your demand for a heavy
reduction in the tax rate on these
great incomes, 1 respectfully ask
pertinent questions:
Is it not true that the banks of
this country are in excellent condi-
ton and that there is ample capital
available for every legitimate need?
If there should be large cut in
the tax on great incomes, what rea-
son have you to believe that these
great incomes would be diverted
from tax exempt securities to other
forms of investment?
| Do you mean to infer that new
factories would be built and new
business started? If so what would
you do with the existing over -capac-
ity of American factories and estab-
lished businesses?
Is 1t not true that every one is en-
ployed who really wants employ
ment? How then would heavy cut
in the tax on great incomes help the
average American citizen?
Is it not true that the present tax
exempt securities would still be in
existence? Would not someDooy
| still own them and be exempt from
paying taxes on the income? Would
there not still be an enormous in
come from tax exempt securities that
would remain tax exempt? How
would the proposed heavy reduction
overcome this difficulty?
! Is it not true that those with large
incomes to invest are just as anxious
today as ever for investments that
promise to yield large profits? Is
it not equally true that high divi-
dend payers are still distinctly pop
ular?
Do you think it is fair to propose
a reduction of quarter of million
dollars per year in the taxes Of 9
/ man with a million dollar income
which amounts to approximately sc
per cent of his present tax, and al
the same time propose a reduction
of only SIS per year in the taxes ot
a man with $4,000 income, which
is only Is per cent of his present
tax? Do you not think that your
proposal is top heavy?
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-17
Christmas Seal Report

The following amounts from the
sales Of Christmas seals have been
reported:
Miss Goldie Cross, Stockport,
S1l.4S; Miss Blanche Schofield,
Chesterhill, 1913; Miss Lola Ken
nard and Mrs. e. C. Wagner,
Pennsville, $500. Mrs. ] R. Alder
man, from the preliminary sale in
McConnelsville, reported $5662. The
remainder of the sale in the two
towns was in charge of the civic
club and amounted to $13887. To-
tai $218.90. After the last payment
was made on the new Ford coupe
for the use Of the Morgan county
Red Cross nurse, in health work,
there remains in the treasury a bal
ance to be used in tuberculosis work
throughout the county.
Thanks is due to each and every
one who bought seals or assisted in
any way in the sale.-Nettie Hender-
son, county agent.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-17
C.. III. VI. G., Meeting

Mrs. Lizzie Crisman entertained
the Community Home Makers club
at her home Jan. 8. AS it was an
ideal winter day, all the members
but two were present. The meeting
was called to order by the president
After "a short business meeting q
very interesting program was rem
dered, with plenty of fun and vic
trola music. A fine lunch of sand
wiches. cake, pie, peaches and cof-
fee was served by the hostess.
The next meeting will be with
Mrs. Lille Chambers Feb. 13, with
the following program: Song, by
club: roll call, answered by telling
a joke; reading, Sadie Stephenson;
song, Mary Hancher and Elva Fer
'guson; surprise, Ollie and Golda
Devitt.-XX. &tE
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-17
AT THE CHURCHES
NTetbod;sf Fpiscopal Church


Sunday school at 9:15 a. M, IL
D. Bishop, superintendent Ser
mons by the pastor at 1880 a. M
and 1880 D. N. Epworth League al
6:45 D. m, topic, youth and Ed
Ucation." Prayer meeting Wednes
day evening at 1880. A cordial in
vitation is extended to all to at
tend these services.-E. o. Morris
pastor.
Stockport Circuit
Sunday school at usual hour
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
Preaching at Stockport both Sun
day morning and evening. Chris
tian Endeavor Sunday evening, Bes
sic Mercer, leader. Preaching a
Olivet Sunday afternoon.-C. E
Jeffers, pastor.
Main st. Church of Christ
Bible school at $3.50 a. m. Glasses
for all. Communion at 10:30
preaching, 1880. Evening service
at z. Subject, Believing Lie.
Prayer meeting at p. m. Wednes
day. A cordial welcome awaits yoi
AT all of these services.-B. F. w
Pitman, pastor.
Baptist Church
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m. WOr
ship with sermon at 1890 a. m. ana
y p. IN. Morning subject, "Th'
Gospel that is needed" Evenin,
subject. What is there in Religion
for Me?" A hearty welcome await
you.-Thomas Lasley, pastor.