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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
ID. OF V. Elect Officers

The pot luck supper given by the
local tent of the Daughters of Vet
Grams, at the G. A. r. hall in the ar
mory last Thursday evening, was a
very delightful affair, and we'll at
tended. After the fine supper there
was good social time. A piano solo
by Miss Freda Smith and a vocal
solo by Miss Margaret Rothrock
added to the entertainment of the
evening.
At the regular business session
which followed, Mrs. Viola Fouts the
president presiding, officers for the
ensuing year were elected as fol-
lows: President, Mrs. Matte Nc
Grath; senior vice president, Miss
Lillian Thompson; junior vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Alice Sheridan; patriotic
instructor, Miss Kate Gillespie; /;
chaplain, Mrs. Stella Durbin; mem
bers of council, Miss Clara Carter,
Mrs. Mary Smith and Mrs. Nellie
Rothrock. These officers will be in
stalled in January.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
Big Oil Lease Deal

The Marietta Register of Dec. 10,
said:
In one of the biggest oil lease
deals that has been completed in
this section of the country in recent
years, Smith & Dunn of this city
take over the one-half interest held
by John Henne of Fifth street, in
the Pidgeon, Van Fossen and several
other farms in Morgan county, that
were jointly owned by the local firm
and Mr.. Henne. The lease contains
about 1000 acres upon which are
$50 producing wells. There is also
situated upon it one of the largest
and most modern air compressor
plants in the country. o. c. Dunn, ].
L. Dunn and HI. e. Smith, with Mr..
Henne, have been operating the lease
in Morgan county for the past sew
eral years, and it is considered one
of the most valuable pieces of oil
producing property in southeastern
Ohio.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
Presbyterian Church
Bristol Grange Program

AT the last meeting of Bristol
grange No. 80, it was decided to hold
an all day meeting and installation
of officers Saturday, Dec. 27. A tur-
key dinner will be served. Each
granger is cordially invited to at
tend and bring their families and
someone else with them. Following
is the program: Music by grange;
recitations, ]. H. Grandstaff and j
w. Parmiter; duet, Della Dunkle
and Pearl Richey; reading, Thelma
McKitrick; recitation, Dee Dunkle,
John Daniel and Wilbur Harmon
music, ladies' quartet; Some sug-
gestions for coming year, general
discussion opened by c. w. Smith
jokes, George Hempfield, NJ. P. Dan
iel; reading, H. H. Richey; music
Grace Campbell, Lect.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
ReinerSvilIe

Rev. Walter Clark will commence
a series of meetings at the M. P.
church here Immediately after the
holidays. He will be assisted by an
evangelist. The schools here will
put on their program with Christ
mas tree at the school building, on
Wednesday afternoon, Dec. "a. The
Vernon Haines family have been
having a siege of tonsilitis. They
are some better at this writing :.
John N. Parrish had sale OF his
personal property at his farm near
Centerville last Thursday. Harvey
Farmhouse who lives three o. four
mI;es east of this place, has been
quite i'll for some time. His neigh
bors husked his corn for him on
Thursday of last week. Mr.. Oliver
of Hackney, had his jaw broken
while working at a saw mill last
Friday. He was shoveling sawdust
and in some way the saw caught the
shovel, causing it to strike him in
the jaw. Vernon Haines is buying
turkeys for the Christmas market.
30c per pound is the price being
paid. On Saturday, Jan. 10, Man
chester grange will hold an all day
meeting. In the forenoon the reg
ular business of the grange will be
transacted, with an oyster dinner at
noon. A public installation of the
officers elect, for the coming year,
will come Immediately after noon,
followed by program which will
also be open to the public. There
seems to be quite a number of cases
of bad colds, or grip, or something OF
that nature at the present time.
Mrs. AIDA Carpenter returned to her
home here on Thursday evening oi
| last week, after spending some time
| in McConnelsville. The first mum
ber of our high school lecture course
THE Kentucky Jubilee Quartet,
will be held Monday evening, Dec
22.
] (Our correspondent sends some in
teresting history which will be pub
lished next week.-Ed.)
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18

soft patter of the rain, the bloom
and sweetness of the flowers, the
verdure of the hill and valley, the
green tints, somber shadows and
soft whispers of the trees, the CLINT
and murmur of the brooks, :. the
caress of soft zephyrs or the war cry
of the winds, the roar of the surf on
the shore of the sea, the songs of the
birds, the lowing of kline, the COM
panionship of books, and the joy of
thinking, should be exalted above
all the dreams of paradise that ever
have been dreamed by the ignorant
or invented by the cunning.
Lastly, believe that when Our
little life is rounded with a Sleep
that sleep will be as sweet and
dreamless as any we have ever
knoWn-and the night without end"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
Miss Mccall Wins oratorical Contest

Much interest was manifested last
Friday night in the oratorical con-
test of the county held here in the
high school auditorium There were
six high schools represented. Rein
ersville's representative was Mary
Mcdonald. Her subject was WON
ans influence in the destiny of our
nation" Norma Dye represented
Cloud. Subject, 1.-THE Immigration
problem" Earl Hallowell, the only
boy in the list, was from Chesterhill.
His subject was "The new communi-
ty." Leona Wade represented
Mountville, choosing as her subject,
''The passing of wars" Ringgold's
representative was Lucille Harrison,
her subject, Japanese Exclusion"
America s Jewels" was the subject
of the Grafton by Ina Mccall, M. &
MS representative. Prof Cargill,
head of the English department of
Marietta college, was the Judge. The
first prize went to Miss Mccall; End,
Miss Mcdonald; 3rd, Mr.. Hallowel1.
Each and every participant graded
exceptionally well, there being not
over a dozen points difference be-
tween the highest and lowest. In
addition to the orations the high
school orchestra furnished music.
Such contests are very worthy and
should be encouraged. Every par
ticipant will receive much lasting
benefit from having been on the pro-
gram
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
New Era Club Social

"All work and no play makes
Jack dull boy" thought the execu-
tive committee of the New Era club
when they planned a midwinter So
cial meeting for Dec. Is.
Mrs. f. w. Cochran was hostess
for the meeting, and at $50 O'Clock
the club members came with well
filled baskets and wonderful pot
luck supper was enjoyed.
After the feast the president, Mrs.
Hoffman,, called the meeting to or
der and reminded the ladies that the
next meeting would be the annual
business meeting and election of Of
ficers. A nominating committee
Mrs. Durbin, Mrs. Shafer and Mrs.
Lowell. was elected.
The subject for the evening, City
Charters, was handled by Mrs. Maud
Black. Her paper brought out the
city managers plan of running a
city. The rest of the evening was
spent with fancy work by those in
dustriously inclined, and Mrs. Cap
tola Alderman delightfully."- entertain
ed at the piano.
An exhibition of Master Brent
Cochran's family of baby puppies
was the last feature of the evening" s
entertainment.-XX
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
Scout Committee Meets

At meeting of the Morgan coun-
ty executive committee of the Boy
Scout movement, held at the office
of the secretary, Emmett A. Taylor
Tuesday evening, chairman p S.
Neldon announced the following
committee chairmen for the Boy
Scout work for the coming year:
Camping and activities, j. A. Ham
bleton; organization and training,
F. b. Coulson; civic affairs and pub
licity, Earle Eveland; finance, G. M
Barkhurst; court of honor, Prof. G
E. Carr. The full committees will
be selected soon. Area Scout Execu-
tive Major Cole of Marietta met with
the committee and outlined work for
each committee for the ensuing year
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
Royal Neighbors Elect Officers

Camp No. 1912 r. N. of A. held
their annual election of officers We'd
nesday evening, Dec. 10, the results
being as follows: Oracle, Mrs. Mark
Dew; vice oracle, Mrs. Noble Hoop
er; past oracle, Mrs. Arthur Smith !;
chancellor, Mrs. Pearl Savage; re-
corder, Mrs. HI. J. Leggett; receiver,
Mrs. Carrie Love; marshal, Mrs.
Jessie Stallsmith; inner sentinel,
Mrs. Forest Drake; outer sentinel,
Miss Lulu Moore; manager, S. M.
Jefers; examining physicians, Drs.
Northrup and Ralston; musician,
Miss Forest Perkins. Mrs. J. X.
Bingham was elected delegate and
Mrs. H. j. Leggett alternate to the
state camp which conVenes in March.
Place of meeting is not yet fully de-
termined
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
There will be Christmas tree ant

There will be a Christmas tree and
program given at McCarty school
Wednesday evening. Dec. "a. The
program will be given both by the
community and school, consisting of
a play, Christmas Speakin' at
Skaggs Skule," recitations, dialogues
and songs. There will be 100 num-
bered gifts given away, every per-
son receiving a gift who buys a num-
Der for the small sum of 15c. Santa
Claus will be there with treat for
every child in the community
Freda Wright, teacher; Chester
Strong, president of committee.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
CARROTS Leave For California

Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. w. Garrett left
Wednesday evening for Oakland,
Calf, where they will spend the
winter at the home of their daugh-
ter Mrs. R. j. Nutting and family.
On their return trip, their plan is to
come by way of Tulsa, Okla, where
they will visit their SON Atty Guy
Garrett
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
At the Churches
Malta nj. IL. Church

The religion of Christ has made a
republic like ours possible; and the
more we have of this religion, the
better the republic. M Field.
Christmas Sunday is next Sun
day. Have you the Christmas spirit? /?
If so, be sure to be at Sunday
school and church next Sunday. Sun
day school at 9:15 a. M, and preach
ing at 10;30. VIII have "round
table" at evening service at Z
O'Clock.
Christmas exercises on Tuesday
evening, Dec. %, at 1880. Come
and enjoy the evening with us.-F.
Gillian, pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m.
Preaching service at 1920. Jr.
Christian Endeavor society meeting
at p. m. Christian Endeavor So
ciety service at $50. Christmas
program with special music, recita-
w. M. Wilson, pastor.
Main st. Church of Christ
Bible school at $50 a. m. Classes
for all, Communion and preaching
at 10:30. Morning, Christmas ser
mon. y. II. DIT o, 81 ID. Ill. EV6niUS.
white Gifts for the King"
Christmas service, illustrated, 7:3O
p. m. Wednesday, prayer meeting,
1870 p. m. A cordial welcome
awaits you at all of these services
B. F. w. Pitman, pastor.
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday school at 915 "a m. Ser
mon at 1890 a. m. Subject, "The
Redeemer Came" Epworth League
at 6:45 p. m. Evening worship at
7:30. Christmas cantata by the
choir. Prayer meeting Wednesday
evening at 7:30.-Perry S. Neldon,
pastor.
Presbyterian Church
Sabbath school at 9:15 a. M; 106
present last Sunday. Help make it
larger. Preaching at 1920. Ser
mon subject, The Meaning Of Christ
mas. Special music. G. E. meeting,
6:45 p. m. Christmas musical SER
vice at 7:30. Special numbers
anthem, Angelic Songs Are Swelling,
with incidental solo by Fred McDon-
aid, choir; solo, Birthday of King,
Maj. F. M. Kahler; duet, Hark!
Hark, My Soul, Mr.. P G.. Ball, Miss
Ada Hatton. Other musical num-
bers, organ voluntaries by Mrs Low
ell, and Christmas hymns, with brief
talk and explanation of each by pas
tor.-A. n. Grove, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
Jas. Leeper Has Joyful Surprise i

About 80 of James Leeper' S
young friends surprised him
Tuesday evening and had very en-
joyable time, with plenty of eats.
James returned last week from
Cleveland, where he took treatment
for several months for the straight
ening of his spine, which was sue
cessful. He is still obliged to wear
a plaster of Paris cast
The guests were Catherine Bell,
Eleanor Benjamin, Eleanor Roth
rock, Georgia Mcbride, Mary Louise
Fox, Mildred and Mary Woodward,
Faith Falconer, Virginia Rox, Ber-
nice Young, Gerald Price, Raydmont
McGregor, Raymond and Frank
Adrian, Oran Patterson, Delmer
Robinson, Albert James Fisher, Rob-
ert butcher, Perry and Virgil Mel
don, Jas. Hambleton, Jas. Flanna-
gan, Sam Koons, Dwight Miller, Eu-
gene Lewis, Robert Brown, Jacob
Stalker and LLOYD Stallsmith.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
RobePts-Barr

Saturday evening Mrs. Margaretta
Barr of this place and Mr.. Charles
Henry Roberts of Malta Were unitad
in marriage at the Presbyterian
manse, by Rev. A. N. Grove. Mrs.
Roberts is the widow of the late
Jacob Barr. They will reside in Mrs.
Roberts property here. Their many
friends extend congratulations.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
CROOKSVULE RT. L

Mrs. Lulu Appleman of Decatur,
ILL.,, is spending some time with her
father David Mast, who is very
poorly. Mrs. Clara Stoneburner fell
Sunday morning breaking her left
arm at the elbow, and badly splinter
ing it. Monday she was admitted to
Bethesda hospital, in GAINESVILLE, for
a few days.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
FRED NEWMAN CHARGED
WITH COULSON ROBBERY

The detective association OF
which the A. A. Coulson a. Co.
store is member report that
they have proof that ii was
Fred Newman who burglarized
the COulson store the night
before Thanksgiving, when
about $4,000 worth of mer-
chandise was taken. With
Newman was an accOmplice
whose name is not made pub
lie. A reward of 500 is offer
ed for the arrest of Newman,
by the detective association.
Newman formerly lived i'm NAL
ia
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
PLEASE, CORRESPONDENTS
AND ADVERTISERS

Old Santa has put Christmas
this year on our regular press
day, Thursday. This being the
case, we will want to observe
the day, and to do so, will put
out the paper day sooner
than is our custOm--Wednes-
day. You know the rest-get
copy to us as soon as possible,
a day sooner than usual. Wen
have plenty of room for news
next week, so send it along.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
Cantata AT NJ. 4. Church

Sunday evening, Dec. 21, at 1880,
the Methodist Episcopal church
choir, assisted by Mr.. Harry Stull,
flute, will present the Christmas
cantata, "The Herald Angels" by
r. M. Stults. The text is taken from
st. Luke's Gospel and familiar
hymns. Solo parts will be sung by
Mrs. Edna Betz, Mrs. Mabel Scott
and Messrs. Harry Betz, Wayne
Jackson and Richard Bell. Director,
Miss Blanche Danford.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
"White GIFTS" Christmas Service

See the white Gifts for the
King" Christmas service at the Main
Street Church of Christ Sunday
evening. This service is very unique,
and appropriate. 1t presents in an
impressive way the Supreme Gift to
the world, and the appreciation of
that great Gift
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
Local Firm Gets Bic Order

The r. NJ Scott Lumber Co. Of
this place has received the contract
for furnishing the material for a
$150,000 five story, 3S apartment
building at Parkersburg. The Pres
colt Construction company, the same
firm that built the armory here, will
erect the building.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
New Heater At Depot

A new heating system has been in
stalled in the ticket office at the de-
pot, Malta, which is attracting quite
a bit of attention. 1t is king
Tut" model, and the beauty of it is
that it is a labor saver since it does
not require polishing in order for it
to retain it's original luster and fin
iSh.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
DON CARLOS JAMES WILL
ADDRESS MEETING TONIGHT

The Scientific and Historical So
ciety will meet this Thursday even
ing at 1880, at their room in the
Morris building. Don Carlos James
will be the speaker, his subject be-
ing his trip around the world. A
large attendance is anticipated
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
Entertainment On Christmas Eve

The Sunday school of the local
Presbyterian church will give a
Christmas entertainment at the
church next Wednesday evening,
Christmas eve, at 1880. Glass songs
and exercises, recitations, solos, ETC.,
by members Of the school. An inter
esting program. Christmas decora-
tions and general Christmas at
mosphere. You are invited to be
present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
Deaths Toll

Dec, IL TO IS
J. d. Hooper, McConnelsville.
John Williams, Marietta.
Allen Parker, Akron.
Mrs. Hannah Price. Columbus.
Mrs. Alta Prouty, GAINESVILLE.
Edward Kelly, Plantsyille.
Louise Dipple, Beverly.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
Masonic Chapter Notice

Special convocation of McCon-
nelsville chapter No. 1872 r. A. NJ.
this Thursday evening, Dec. Is. In
stallation of officers. FL. Witte,
II. P; J. D. Erwin, Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
AUTO LICENSE PLATES

The 1925 auto license plates can
be secured now at the Morgan Coun-
ty Auto club headquarters here.
Can be placed on cars at the present
time, if desired.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
Mrs. Alta Prouty Dies In GAINESVILLE

The death of Mrs. Alta Prouty.
aged 6S. occurred at her home in
GAINESVILLE Sunday, following an ILL
ness from complication of diseases.
Mrs. Prouty is survived by the fol-
lowing children: DR.. G. Prouty and
Mrs. f. e. Russell of GAINESVILLE; Ho-
mer Prouty of Portland, Ore, and
Harry Prouty of Rix Mills. Mrs. AL
ma Stebbins of McConnelsville is her
sister, and was in attendance at the
funeral which was held Wednesday.
Elmer Blackburn of Tacoma, WASH,
is a brother of the deceased Mrs.
Prouty was the widow of James
Prouty.
The funeral was held at the
Prouty home. Interment in Ark
Spring cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18
O. r. s. Installation Service

The officers of Valley Chapter No.
19 O. e. S., for the ensuing year,
were installed Tuesday night, the in
stalling officer being Howard Ken-
nard, the installing marshal Mrs.
Beryl Coulson. Following the in
stallation services delightful social
time was spent, fine refreshments
being served. There was large at
tendance of the members, with some
guests-about 100 persons in all.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18

Morgan grange P. of H. met in
regular session at the usual time
and place. The program was rem
dered as previously announced, and
proved to be of unusual interest, ev-
cry patron present adding in some
way to the entertainment. 1t was
voted to have a pot luck supper at
the next meeting. Meigs Valley
grange accented our invitation to
meet with us and conduct the liter
airy part Of the program for that ev-
ening. Patrons put forth an extra
effort to be in attendance, Dec. 81.
at 1880 p. m.-Mrs. Bertha Par
miter, Lect.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18

Miss Louise Dipple, 10, daughter
of Mrs. Alva Fisher of near Swift,
died Wednesday at the home Of Miss
Rosa Goddard of Beverly, where she
resided while attending the Water
ford high school. Death was due to
peritonitis, from which she had been
suffering for about week. Besides
her mother, she is survived by two
half brothers, Elmer and Donald
Fisher. Funeral services will be
held Friday morning at 1890 from
the Waterford church, and inter-
ment will be made in the Waterford
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-18

The commissioners held a special
meeting Saturday, the purpose of
which was the final hearing on the
Earl Campbell road in Deerfield.
Action on same was postponed until
"A rril G 1QOR
Telegraf. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1909-1951, 1924-03-14

zde." bedoval 90 zatceni SVEN jako
bandita. ''Je-li naco, co rcdic6m
ffci mohu. je to to. ably nedovolova.
Ii svSm detem Sc toulati. Hoch cam
sobe nemysli ma zle. Je.H ale We
spolecnosti jinSch, snadno padne ve
zle."
Jak tatfci a maminky, ,kdyz Sc Jim
lej'ch synatorove anebo dcery vail
pc rozich ulic? Co tam slysi jejich
ditky? K cemu tam jso1 Sychove-
vany? ..sss asssssl..a
Telegraf. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1909-1951, 1924-03-14
Zatteni pfibylo.

V 1noru zatceno bylo o 1863 O.
sob vice nezli tehoz m9sice vr3ce
1923. V 1noru celkem zatceno bylo
6. l42 osob. Ma vzrhstu hlsvni vi
nu mali pfestupky automobilovych
pfedpis1. Vedle toho media se upff-
ii. Re rom 1ozen byl pocet pfestup-
nfkd proti vsem zakondm. O 83
bandit1 zatceno bylo k. pr. vice ne.
Iii y 1noru pfedesleho roku. Pct
osob obzalov&no bylo dnoru z
vrazdy. Pro opilstvi bylo zatcsno
ol9 osob vice nezli pfedealeho r3ku.
Telegraf. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1909-1951, 1924-03-14
0beti syftiplynu.

James Hump. 51lety. zenfel v
6tery nemocnici podlehnuv tcin.
knm plynu. Je5t9 cas- tehoz dne
zachranen byl William Grove z E.
Baltimore ulice. kter5 svitiplyne n
pfemozen byl koupelne. Cd DO
catku tohoto r >ku do titer5 svitiplyn
celkem yyzadal si 33 obeti.