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Evening star., 1924-02-01
DUNBAR STUDENT
GETS ESSAY PRIZE.
Dorothy Maude Houston
Winner in The Stars
Competitive Test.
WRITES OF LENlN'S DEATH
Check for $40 Sent as Authors
Reward-Teaehers Elated Over
Her Success.

Dorothy Naude Houston, a student
at Dunbar High School, writing on
the death of Nicolai Lenin, premier of
soviet Russia, won the third prize
for the first contest week in The
Stars best news story contest, it
was announced today by the commit
tee of judges composed of editors of
The Star. \ check for SO has been
sent to Miss Houston with the c<.in-
pliments of the mana ging edito.' of
The Star.
Miss Houston is fifteen years old
and lives at 1853 7 street northwest.
She is the daughter of G. David
Houston, head of the department of
business practice of Dunbar, and has
an unusually good scholarship record,
according TO officials of the institu-
tton.
story in Star of Tuesday.
The story on which Miss Houston
based her essay appeared on the first
page of The Star Tuesday, January
90. The death of Lenin, she pointed
out. ended the career "of one of the
most unique characters the world has
produced"
Garnet C. Wilkinson. assistant SUI
Ierintendent in charge of colored
schools. and officials at Dunbar We're
elated today over the showing made
In the contest by Miss Houston.
The winner OF the fourth prize of
s5 for the first contest week will be
announced in The Star tomorrow. The
essay of the contestant also will be
published.
Second Week Ends Tomorrow.
Tomorrow also ends the second
contest week. a number of essays
already have been submitted for the
prizes for the second week. The
contestants, however. have until noon
Monday to get their essays in the
mail.
With the announcements of the final
prize winner for the first contest
week tomorrow, the judges will eX
plain their reasons for selecting the
four essays which won the prizes.
Evening star., 1924-02-01
MARRIAGE HELD ILLEGAL.
Samuel T. Bennett Awarded De-
cree of Annulment.

Justice Bailey of the District Su-
preme Court has granted an interloc-
utory decree of annulment in favor
of Samuel T. Bennett. who claimed
that when he married Margaret Phil
lips Dawson Bennett in June, 1914.
she had a husband from whom she
had not been divorced.
!, The wife admitted she told Ben
nett she was widow, but explained
she had not seen or heard of Dawson
in eleven years and regarded him as
dead.
Attorneys Bell. Marshall & Rice ap-
peared for the husband.
Evening star., 1924-02-01
MEXICO TO RATIFY PACT.

Ratification by the Mexican assem-
bly, within eight or ten days of the
general claims convention negotiated
with the United States as a forerun-
ner of recognition of the Obregon
government was predicted today by
Charge Summerlin, at Mexico City,
in dispatches to the State Depart
ment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

The body of Frank Simons whose
death occurred at his home in Col
orado, was brought to Cumberland,
O., Friday, and taken to the home
of his sister Mrs c.. G.. Tucker at
Young Hickory where the funeral
was held Saturday. Mr.. Simons is
survived by two brothers, Quincy
Simons of Harvard, H., and w. A.
Simons of Chicago; and three sis
ters, Mrs. Alta Doan of GAINESVILLE,
and Mrs. Tucker mentioned and
Mrs. Frank McCarty, both of Young
Hickory.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

1t is stated that two colored
women Mrs. Marie Preston and her
daughter Margaret are being held in
the Perry county Jail, at New Lex
ington, while Investigations are be-
ing made concerning the death of a
nine-months old baby. The body
was found underneath their home at
Santoy, having been uncovered by a
dog. Physicians who examined the
body stated the child had been dead
about four weeks.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

The Caldwell Press of last week
said: "The DaIzell family, in recog-
milton Of the honor to their grand
mother in naming their Tent, The
Ann McCormic Dalzell Tent d. w.,
presented the Tent with beautiful
silk American flag and a fine por-
trait Of Private Dalzell, which are
very highly appreciated and priced
by the Tent. Ann McCormic Dalzell
was the mother of the late Private
Dalzell. Both the flag and portrait
are treasured very highly and are
conspicuously displayed in their
Tent as priceless treasures"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

County Surveyor F. c. Barkhurst
and Mr.. Doris Geddes, superintend-
ent of the road maintenance Depart
ment of the county, attended the
meeting of state highway men and
GAINESVILLE. The meeting was held
under the auspices of the Muskin-
gum county motor club and the
chamber of commerce, and was
largely attended
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10
FOR RECORDER

To the voters Of Morgan county
The undersigned will be candidate
at the August primaries, on the Re
publican ballot, for the office o1
County Recorder, subject to the ac
ton of the Republican primary
BESSE C. PATTERSON.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10
Masonic Notice-M. NJ, Degree

Regular meeting of Corinthian
lodge No, Ill f. & A. NJ on next
Tuesday evening, April Is. Work
in the NJ. nj. degree. All Master
Masons fraternally invited. R.
Alderman, w. NJ; o. P. Lindsay,
Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

The death of Frank A. Worstell
Beverly, after several months of
failing health. He is survived by
his wife who was Lucy L. Parker,
and one daughter Mary Frank; also
his mother. He was born in Beyer-
ly Oct. 10, 1876, and was son of
John p. and Mary Fouts Worstell,
the latter being from McConnels-
Vile. In his earlier life Mr.. Wor-
stell was engaged in the grocery
business, afterward going into the
Parker drug store of which he be-
came proprietor later. The deceased
was prominent in Masonic circles.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mrs. Dell Brown who had been
visiting in Malta and here with rela-
tives and friends, left Tuesday for
her home in Columbus Enroute she
stopped in GAINESVILLE to visit her
brother Mr.. Eli Matson. Mrs. Brown
makes her home with her daughter
Mrs. Tell Tolbert.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mrs. Leyton Lincicome returned
to her home in Dresden, Saturday,
after visit with her parents Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Reed of this place.
Her mother accompanied her home
for weeks visit.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10
a Wholesome PhySic

"I tried all kinds of constipation
pills but never got any kind to keep
my bowels open until took FOLEY
CATHARTIC TABLETS" writes
Robert E. Smith, Alt N. Robert ST.,
Ludington, Mich. FOLEY CA
THARTIC TABLETS promptly and
effectively act upon the bowels
Sold Everywhere.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Remember, this office always
makes charge of soc for publish
ing cards of thanks. There is no
exception to this rule. When cash
is sent with the order, we are saved
the trouble of having to send out
statements. f2Stf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

The w. H. M. S. of the McCon
nelsville M. E. church will meet in
the church parlors Friday, April II,
at 2:30 p. m. This is the annual
Lenten offering meeting, and a sill
yer offering will be taken. An invi-
tation is extended to all the ladies
of the church.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Miss Ruth Kennard who is en-
ployed in the telephone department
of the Western Union Telegraph Of
flee, Columbus, spent over Sunday
here with her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Kennard.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Elizabeth June, returned to their
home in Newark Saturday, after
having visited the formers parents
Mr.. and Mrs. D. c. Barreu of this
place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Miss Helen Bethel and friend Miss
Ruth Lenhart OF GAINESVILLE, visited
over Sunday here with the formers
aunt Mrs. Blanche Rex and grand
mother Mrs Nancy Bethel.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mr.. Delmer Richardson was down
the latter part of last week and visit
ed here with his grandparents Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Lindimore. He re-
turned home Saturday evening. His
aunt Miss Nell Richardson was also
down last week. The latter's father
Mr.. A. B. Richardson has not been in
very good health of late.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mr.. C. M. Chappelear of Union
township, who recently sold his farm
to James Kirkbride, left Tuesday
with his wife for Duncan Falls,
where they will reside. Mr. Chap
pelear will be employed at the pow
er plant.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

The marriage of Mrs. Dove c.
Lane and Mr.. Silas B. Dixon, both of
Marietta, occurred there April 8. Mr..
Dixon is member of the Hood-Dix-
on undertaking firm.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mr.. ". L. Devol, district manager
of the Maccabee lodge, returned to
Newark Monday after spending over
Sunday here with his wife and his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. l.. B. Devol OF
kennebec ridge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10
The Marietta Times of

The Marietta Times of April 4
said: "James Harlan, former Mar
ietta boy and a newspaper reporter
in this city for a number of years,
was here on Thursday from Pitts
burgh, Pa. calling on friends. He
is engaged in the bond business in
Pittsburgh, where he is district
manager for a large New York con
Germ" Mr.. Harlan is the son of the
late b. II. Harlan of Duncan Falls,
whose death was noted in our issue
of March 27.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

home in Columbus, Saturday, after a
visit of two weeks with her mother
Mrs. Emma Phillis, who lives in the
Perry Miller property, near the foot
of the Stewart hill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mr.. and Mrs B. F. Oglevee, who
have spent the winter with DR.. and
Mrs Radcliff, returned the first of
the week to their farm in Jackson
township, where they will spend the
summer.-Caldwell Press.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mrs. Fred Clark and little daugh-
ter returned to their home at Philo
Monday, after a visit with Mrs.
CIark's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. A.
McPeak of Elliott.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Following is the program of West
land grange for Friday, April IS,
at 7:30 p. m: Music by grange;
Will the horse ever cease to be a
factor on the farm, by the brothers;
Do young folks of today enjoy them
selves as much as the boys and girls
of 40 years ago, Rose Abel; song,
Silver threads among the gold; The
sudden price change in farm prod
ucts, how to remedy them, by mem
bers; reading, Gus Carr.-Lecturer
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mr.. Harry Torbert suffered quite
a painful injury last Friday after
noon, when in putting up sign in
Malta, near the arch culvert, plank
fell striking him on the top of the
head The services of a physician
were required, and it was necessary
to take a few stitches to close the
wound.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mrs. Joy Ferguson who spent a
week with her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. E. Nixon above Malta, return
ed Monday to Oberlin where she is
attending the Oberlin Business Col
lege.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10
ADVANCEMENT

The undersigned will be candi"
date at the August primaries, on the
Republican ballot, for the office of
county commissioner. | will con-
slider your support a great favor.
m27tf H. d. CURTIS.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10
TO TIE VOTEKS OF MORGAN
COUNTY

The undersigned will be a can
didate at the August primaries, on
the Republican ballot, for the office
of County Recorder. I earnestly
solicit your upport.-Maud Young
Black. 14f7
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mrs. f. S. Barnhart ana daughter
Genevieve, who spent a week here
with the formers parents Mr.. and
Mrs. M. Salzer, returned to their
home in RoseyilIe Saturday. Her
father who has been suffering with
an infected foot, and is quite ill., re-
mains about the same.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Dana, youngest son of DR.. F. D..
Barker, returned to his home in
Granville Saturday, after few days
visit with his uncle and aunt Mr.
and Mrs. E. D. Shafer. He has been
suffering with diabetes, but is i'm
proving nicely with the insulin
treatment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mr.. Fred Williams of Morganville
who has been quite i'll with stomach
trouble for several months, went to
Columbus Tuesday to consult spe-
cialist. -.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

The Marietta Register of April 3
said: The condition of Blanche L.
Wamsley, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. B. Wamsley of Minneapolis,
Mimi, and the granddaughter Of w.
NJ. Leeper of Marietta, who recently
underwent serious operation, was
reported to be unchanged, according
10 information.re here by rela-
tives. Condition Of the child is re-
garded as serious.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mrs. Miles Woodward returned
last week to her home in Malta, af-
ter visiting since in December with
her children Mrs. E. w. Devices and
Mrs. Eva Wilhelm of GAINESVILLE, and
her son in Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Major F. M. Kahler of this place
went to Columbus Monday, to spend
until today visiting his brother Mr..
G. E. Kahler and sisters Mrs. Kate
Paine and Mrs Hattie Shepard.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mrs. Ambrose Middleton of Mans
field is spending a week here with
her father Mr.. F. NJ Beckett. Sun
day morning she sang beautiful
solo at the Methodist Episcopal
church here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10
For COMMISSIONER

/ wish to announce that | am a
candidate for the office of county
commissioners, subject to the will of
the Republican voters at the August
primary. | earnestly solicit your
support and yote.-C. s. HIATT.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mrs E. r. Campbell returned to
her home in Crooksville Monday,
after stay with her parents Mr..
and Mrs. George Boarden of near
Morganville. Both of her parents
are in quite poor health
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mrs. Charles White and grand
daughter Betty Jean, of GAINESVILLE,
visited over SUNDAY in Malta with
the formers parents Mr.. and Mrs.
w. w. Barrell.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mr.. Boone Smith of this place,
visited over Sunday with his son DR..
Guy Smith of South GAINESVILLE His
sister-in-law Mrs. James Smith ac-
companied him to GAINESVILLE, and
visited with her daughter Miss Ha-
eel Smith.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mr.. Clyde Moore went Monday to
GAINESVILLE, where he began voca-
tional training with the Cline Shoe
Repair shop. He plans to move his
family to GAINESVILLE later.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mr.. Iver Robinson, salesman for
the Voss Bros, Ford dealers of Co
lumbus, spent Friday night here
with his parents Mr. and Mrs. j. B.
Robinson. Mr.. Kenneth Robinson
is also employed as salesman for the
same firm.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Miss Rosa Bryan of this place who
has been living with Mrs. James
RUNNER, and who has been in very
poor health for a long time, was
taken to GAINESVILLE Saturday to the
Good Samaritan hospital, where she
will take treatment. Mrs. M. M.
Mcdonald accompanied her to the
hospital.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mr.. and Mrs. John Sherman OF
this place attended the funeral OF
Charles w. Mercer in GAINESVILLE
Sunday. The deceased was rela-
tive of Mrs. Linn Sherman of Zanes-
Vile.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Miss Mabel Carr, who is employed
with the credit department of the
Dunn-Taft store, Columbus, spent
last week with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Carr of Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Miss Mabel Barnes, teacher, re-
turned to Cleveland Saturday, after
spending her vacation here with her
sister Mrs. J. E. Spence.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

If you want real police dog for
companion, protection or work, in
town or on the farm, write DR.. c. G..
Bozman, Hebron, o. 27m3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

If you want good used car at a
very low price, see Shafer's adver-
tisement in this issue. 27mtf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Miss Lena Parsons returned to
Columbus, Saturday, after a few
days visit with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. F. p. Parsons of Wolf Creek.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mr.. Samuel Porter returned to his
school duties at Wakeman the first
of the week, after spending his va
cation with his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
w. T. Porter of Oil Spring. Mr..
Porter is teacher of agriculture and
science.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

A daughter was born Friday,
April 4, to Mr.. and Mrs. Robert A.
Durbin of Stockport, named Pa
tricia.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Cunningham
and daughter of GAINESVILLE, visited
here over Sunday with relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10
Emmett A. Taylor
Attorney-at-law
Second floor Jones Bldg.
Next to DR.. Kings office)
McConnelsville, Ohio

Mrs. Sophie Brooks, county pro-
baton officer, made business trip
to Rose Farm Tuesday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mrs. Bert Clifton and son Leonard
of Eagleport visited here over Sun
day with the formers sister Mrs.
Curt Shilling.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Miss Edith Clements stenographer
for the Aston Milling Co., GAINESVILLE,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Clements of the
west side.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

When does my Democrat sub
scription expire? Your label will tell
you. f2Stf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mrs. B. F. Reed spent Monday
with her daughter Mrs. VIM. Smith
who is at the Bethesda hospital,
GAINESVILLE, recovering nicely from
an operation for appendicitis. If
her improvement continues, she
will likely be able to be brought
home the latter part of this week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Morgan County Pomona grange
will meet in regular session Satur-
day, April 10. Members are urged
to be present.. P. Kidd, Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Messrs. Frank Gray, Herbert Ross
and Conrade White, o. S. U. stu
dents, spent the week end here with
their home people.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10
LOCAL NEWS

WANTED-Cook at Keunebec ho-
tel. m27tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Miss Annis Knight of Columbus
visited here over Sunday with rela-
tives and friends.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mrs. Glenn Pennell of Kennebec
ridge left Tuesday for Cincinnati
where she will visit with her two sis
ters.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mrs. John Coulter of the west side
went to GAINESVILLE Monday, to visit
her son-in-law Mr.. Paul Sheridan
and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

The following students of Mus
kingum college returned to their
studies the first OF the week, after
spending their spring vacation with
home people: Mary and Edgar
Glenn, Ralph Ogan, Kenneth Ray
Dwight Stephenson, Oryille Elliott,
Bernard Roberts and Catherine Dye.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mr.. Robert Boiling of this place
made business trip to Nelsonyille
Tuesday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mr.. Ross Milton went to Dresden
Saturday on business.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10
NJ u sic Low RS
Buy
VICTR

Miss Catherine Earich of Malta
made a business trip to GAINESVILLE
Tuesday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mr.. ]. e. Patterson, state account
ant, who is auditing the Guernsey
county books at Cambridge, spent
over Sunday at his home here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Miss Grace Beckwith of the 0. S.
U. visited from Friday till Monday
with her parents DR., aad Mrs. Chas
Beckwith of Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-04-10

Mr.. Harry Balderson of this place
left Tuesday on business trip to
Fairmont, w. Va.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-25
Educating Workers

The first to advocate and put into
practice the education of worllingmen
in the application Of science to the
practical arts was Dr. George Birback,
who was born in Yorkshire, England,
LAT years ago. He was the son of
banker and educated for the practice
of medicine While professor of the
Andersonlan institution at Glasgow,
Scotland he established popular lee
lures for artisans, thus laying the
foundation for the mechanics instl-
tutions which later on came into exist
ence all over Great Britain.
The first lecture at Glasgow attract
eds 70 artisans who went away so en-
thusiastic that some 200 men attended
the second lecture and 500 were on
hand at the next. Later on Doctor
Brbacks grateful pupils presented him
with n silver cup as a token of their
esteem. He extended the course to
London, and permanent mechanics
institution was founded with Birback
as president.