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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07
After Road Improvement

washington county Is very mucf
interested in the improvement n1
the road between Marietta anC
GAINESVILLE, and because of this Hon
George White, former congressman
of Marietta, called on the Mus
kingum county commissioners Mon
day morning. Mr.. White who is ac'
tive in the good roads organization
of Washington county, went on tt
Columbus to take up the matter oil
state and federal aid in securing
the improvement of the unimprov,
ed portions of the road from
GAINESVILLE to Marietta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07
FOURTH NUMBER OF THE
Nj. & NJ. LYCEUM COURSE

The fourth number of the lyceum
course Is one which will meet with
the favor of the community. IT is a
concert to be presented by the M. e.
M. high school orchestra, assisted
by members of the glee clubs.
Heretofore the numbers of the
lyceum course have consisted en-
tirelv Of foreign talent. Several of
the high school members have de-
veloped unusual talent which
should be recognized by the citizens
of Malta and McConnelsville. For
has maintained its own musical or
the parents and friends of the mem
bers of these groups have been ur-
able to hear them in public per-
formance. To remedy this condi-
ton a concert will be Gwen Wed
nesday, Feb 20, at the onera house.
The program is as follows:
PART
/. Rakocsy. :. Berlioz
Orchestra
2. La Giocenda. Ponchielii
Orchestra
3. (a) Wanderers Evening
Song RubInStein
(b) Lullaby =. Parker
Vocal SeXtette
Marcia Davis, Marv COulson,
Margaret Rothrock, Hope Walk
er. Christine Shilling, Elizabeth
Humphrey.
4. Les Adieux. :. =. .Sarasate
Violin Solo, Eleanor Erwin
PART II
l. Deer Dance ohlitoh
Orchestra
2. Celestia Aida. :. -. Verdi
Vocal Solo, Wayne Jackson
g. Introduction from Sigurd.
Josalfar Suite. .Grieg
Orchestra
4. Saxophone Fantasia. :.
Saxophcne Solo, Edgar Northrup
5. Waltz Of the Flowers from the
Nutcracker
Suite . Tschaikowsky
Margaret Stover
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07
Death OF Mrs. Martha J. Brent

The death of Mrs. Martha Jane
Brent, better known as Mrs. Dollie
Brent, aged II, occurred Tuesday
morning at 1:30, at the home of
her daughter Mrs. Forest Tomson
of Kennebec hill, where she had
heen residing the last few years.
She had been in failing health and
quite feeble for some time. The
forepart of last week she fell, Sc
verely injuring her hip, and 1t is
thought sustaining stroke, follow
ing which she grew rapidly worse,
death following.
Mrs. Brent's maiden name was
Lukens. She was a daughter of the
late Nicholas C. and Thursa Nc
Farland Lukens, and had been
practically a lifelong resident of
McConnelsville. Her husband Louis
II. Brent, brother of the late
Charles Brent of this place, died
several years ago. They were the
parents of four children--Nettle,
Walter N and Kenneth Brent, and
Mrs. Jennie Tomson. All are de-
ceased except the last named. Mrs.
Brent is survived by two sisters,
Mrs. Ella Aber of Malta, who has
been staying recently in GAINESVILLE,
and Mrs. Jennie Sherman of Den
yer, Col. She also leaves brother,
BENZ. F. Lukens of Millersburg, O.
A sister Miss Eva Lukens died only
a few years ago.
Mrs. Brent had been member
of the Baptist church here the
greater part of her life, and when
her health was such as to permit it,
was formerly a faithful attendant
at services and interested in all
that pertained to church life. She
was a woman of excellent traits OF
character, highly regarded by those
who knew her.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday at 2 p. m, at the Tomson
residence, conducted by Rev. Thos.
Lasley, interment being made in
the McConnelsville cemetery. A
quartet composed of Mrs. M M. Nc
Donald, Miss Ada Hatton and
Messrs. j. E. McKeown and f. M.
Beckett, sang two selections, with
Mrs. B. D. Richardson accompany
ing. Mr. Albert Price, former
neighbor and long time friend OF
the deceased, read the obituary
sketch and made some remarks ap-
propriate to the occasion.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07
Dies At F'razeysburg

Mr.. Aquilla Spicer of Frazeys-
burg, died suddenly Sunday even
ing of heart trouble He was about
6S years of age, and formerly re-
sided near Hooksburg, this county,
leaving about eight years ago. He
for time lived on a farm near
Trinway. His wife who was Miss
Elizabeth Black, sister of Mr.. Geo.
NJ Black of Malta, survives, but NO
children. He was the last of fam
lily of several children.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday at 10 O'Clock, at the home.
Mr. George Black of Malta was in
attendance at the funeral
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07
Harry Betz Consults Specialist

Mr.. Harry Betz of the Brewster
store went to Columbus Wednesday,
at tho suggestion of his local ply
sician, to consult specialist, and
to have an X-ray taken in an effort
to locate his trouble, which seems
to be a recurrence of the trouble he
had about year ago: His back has
been paining him badly. for some
time, which gets worse of nights.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07
Tannery Temporarily Closed

The report that the Hoffman,
Tanning Co. had closed down per-
manently, is false While the plant
was shut down Monday, we are in
formed it will be opened again in
the future, with a change in the per-
sonnel. We understand that the
parties who came here from Penn
sylvania will retire from the firm.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07
Death OF Glen L.. Smith

Glen Leroy Smith, aged about 19.
the only son of Solomon Smith Of
Dutch Hill, died Sunday morning at
the Bethesda hospital in GAINESVILLE
His death followed an operation he
underwent on, Friday for appendi-
citis.
Funeral services were held at q
o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the
Dutch Hill Lutheran church, con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Wagner, and in
terment was made in the church
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07
! Mrs. E. G.. Whitaker's Brother Dies
A Marietta paper had the follow

ing:
Rev Howard Board Gibbons, D.
D., known to many Marietta people
as he had visited here and spoken
at ST. Lukes Episcopal church, is
dead in Detroit, Mich. His sister,
Mrs. E. C. Whitaker, of Fifth street,
started for Detroit on Monday
morning to attend his funeral. Rev.
Gibbons was formerly secretary and
treasurer of the Foreign Missionary
Board of the Episcopal church. For
several years he was director of
the cathedral schools in Cuba. Fail
ing health caused his retirement
from active duty about two years
ago. The immediate cause of his
death was paralysis.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07
Purse snatcher Held To Grand jury

Henry HASTEN. who was arrested
Saturday a week ago, for snatching
purse from Miss Bessie Ross at
the Malta depot. had his hearing
Monday of this week before Mayor
McKibben. He pleaded guilty and
was bound over to the next grand
jury. In default of bond he is be-
ing held in Jail. He is almost 21
years of age. His father who is a
tailor, and man of intelligence,
was present when his son pleaded
guilty. The son told his father
that he himself was to blame for
the trouble he had gotten into;
that he could blame no ones else,
and that it would be a good lesson
for him.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07
NcBride.Hepler Wedding

The marriage of Miss Leora Hep
Ter and Mr.. R. E. Mcbride, both OF
GAINESVILLE, was solemnized Thurs
day, Jan. 81, at $50 p. M, at the
home of the bride, Rev. c. F. Nc
Bride OF Leroy, o., brother of the
groom, officiating, the ring cere-
mony being used. The bride wore
a beautiful gown of blue satin faced
crepe A nice wedding supper was
served at 5 p. m. The bride is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Z. B.
Hepler of 904 Putnam avenue. The
happy couple will make their home
with the brides parents for the
YSreSant -XX
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07
Smallpox At win Humphreys

Mr.. VIM. Humphrey who lives
about a mile back of Malta on the
Ringgold road, is ill with mild
case of smallpox. He took the dis
ease from his daughter Mrs. Ber-
nard Patterson of GAINESVILLE, who
was down on a visit.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07
Social Affairs Honor Cheadles

The New Lexington papers had
an account of dinner given by the
Kiwanis club there, feature of
which was the presentation to Mr..
Harry Cheadle of a beautiful white
gold watch as token of their es-
TEEN and as farewell gift. The
presentation speech was made by
Mr.. Jesse Walters, a long time
friend of Mr.. Cheadle's. Mr.. Chea-
ole responded, expressing his appre-
citation not only of the present, but
of the kindness in general always
extended to him by the representa-
tive citizens of New Lexington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cheadle left New
Lexington last Thursday for Bron-
son, Mich, where they expect to
make their home, and where they
have purchased a fine hotel proper
ty. They have conducted the Park
hotel in New Lexington five years.
The New Lexington papers also
reported a social affair at the Pot
ter home there, honoring Mr.. and
Mrs. Cheadle. Eight couples were
present. An elaborate dinner was
served, after which 500 was played.
Several beautiful gifts were pre-
sented to Mr. and Mrs. Cheadle.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07
Deaths Toll
Jan. 81 to Feb. 7

Lewis H. Argo, Bristol TIP.
Margaret Spohn, Grafton w. Va.
Mrs. Alfred Kincaid, Newark.
Aquilla Spicer, Frazeysburg.
Mrs Martha Brent, McCpnnelsville
John Tennent, Relief.
Glen L. Smith, Dutch Hill.
Edward Bole, Akron, Mich.
Mrs. Edward Bole, Akron, Mich.
Bernice Bole, Akron, Mich.
Boyd Bole, Akron, Mich.
D C. Morris, New Kensinaton, Pa.
Amos Hiatt, Chesterhili.
Edward Youngs. McConnelAyille.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07
Special Meetings AT Baptist Church

The eVangeIistlc SERVICES at The
Baptist church are being well at
tended. Services each night except
Saturday, and continuing into next
week. The special meetings began
Sunday. Rev. S. p. Stapp of Buoy
rus. o., arrived Tuesday and is as
sisting the pastor Rev Thos. Lasley.
Rev. Stapp is doing the preaching,
and is a very forcibe speaker. The
services are quite interesting.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07
Meetings At Presbyterian Church

The special evangelistic meetings
at the Presbyterian church, ten
days series, which are being con-
Quoted by Rev. w. C. Munson,
synodical evangelist, are being well
attended. They will close with next
Sundays services. Meeting each
night except Saturday. Rev. Mum
son is forccful speaker, and spe-
cial music adds to the interest of
the services.
A special meeting for young peo-
pie is planned for this Thursday ev-
cning, with singing by chorus OF
young folks, and so on. The Boy
Scouts and all other organizations
of young folks are particularly In
vited, though the older folks are
welcome, as they and the young
people are at all the services.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07
G.. N. G. Glass Has Social Evening
L. IL l. . 4 ~

The woman's class, known as the
G.. N. G.. class, of the Malta M. E.
Sunday school held a social meeting
last Thursday evening in the Sun
day school parlors. Mrs. Dean De-
wees section of the class did the en-
tertaining, and there were about 80
present in all, including some
guests--not SO large an attendance
as usual at the social meetings of
the class, owing to other gatherings
recently held, among them the So
cial meeting of the night before, an
account of which appears elsewhere
in this paper. Light refreshments
were served and various stunts
helped to make a very enjoyable So
cial evening.
Mrs. Thos. Humphrey is the
teacher of the class at present, and
it derives it's name G. n. G. from
the fact that Miss Effie Gregg, the
late Mrs May Naylor and the late
Mrs Frank Gillian were formcf
teachers
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07
Edward Youngs Dies

Mr.. Edward Youngs died We'd
nesday evening here at his home.
Death was due to tuberculosis. He
was taken i'll about year ago, fol-
lowing an attack of flu. His wife
who was Miss Cecilia Fish sur
wives. A more extended notice will
appear later.
No funeral arrangements will be
made, until word is received from
his home people who reside in
PENNSYLVANIA.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07
Social Evening At Sanatorium

A party was held in the recrea-
tion room at Rocky Glen sanator-
ium last Thursday evening, which
was greatly enjoyed by the people
of the sanatorium and a number of
guests. A feature of the evening
was that "kid" costumes were worn
and baby pictures were on display
resulting in much merriment in
guessing to whom they belonged.
Other guessing contests were also
INDUCED in and various stunts put
on, and prizes were given for the
best costumes worn. DR.. G. M.
Stull, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Mcbride,
Edgar Perkins, Wayne Jackson and
others assisted with story and song
in the entertainment of the evening.
Light refreshments were served.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07
A. J. Trash Undergoes Operation

Mr.. A. j. Trash of Malta went
Tuesday to GAINESVILLE where he en-
tered the Bethesda hospital for an
operation for appendicitis, from
which he has suffered more or less
for Some time.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07
Chesterhill Woman Very Low

Word comes this morning that
Mrs. Eva Smith of Chesterhill, who
has been i'll for some time with can
Ger of the stomach, is in dying
condition.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07
Glasses Spend Social Evening

Last Friday evening Misses Nina
Ham and Nellie Horn of Malta, en-
tertained the members of the Loyal
Daughters and Merry Maids Sun
day school classes of the Main Street
Church of Christ. About rs in all
were present. After the business
session, social time was spent
games being played and refresh
ments served. Mrs. Mabel Mace is
the teacher of the Loyal Daughters
which is an intermediate class, and
Miss Elsie Salzer is teacher of the
Merry Maids, junior class.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07
COURT HOUSE NEWS
COMMISSIONERS

The commissioners held their
regular monthly meeting Monday
and transacted the following busi-
ness.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07
MiIestones In His Life

Born at Staunton, Va, Dec %, 1856
Graduated at Princeton University, 1919
Received degrees from 2 other institutions
of learning.
For Is years, beginning in 1883, he occupied
educational positions in Bryn Mawr college,
WESLEYAN University and Princeton University.
Selected as president of Princeton, Aug /,
1902 after II years as college professor
Admitted to the bar.
Wrote many works including History OF
American People," and Life of Washington"
Elected governor of New Jersey, Nov 10,
1910.
tonaI convention Baltimore, July 2, 1912.
Elected president, Nov 4, 1912
Inausurated, Match A, 1913.
Establishment Of Federal reserve banking
system and rural credit banking system.
Enactment of constitutional amendments
providing for direct election of Senator'S ma
tonal prohibition and equal suffrage.
Reelected president, Nov. T. 1916.
Asked Congress to declare war on Germany,
April 2, 1917.
Sailed for France Dec. 4, 1918, as head of
American peace commission.
Signed treaty OF Versailles, June %. 1919.
Carried fight with senate over League of Ma
tOns to country, Sept. 3, 1919.
Suffered nervous breakdown near Wichita,
Kans., Sept 26, 1919.
Stricken with paralysis at White House, Oct.
5, 1919.
Retired from presidency, March a, 1921.
Died at Washington, Feb 3, 1924
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07

Mr. X. w. Badgett has opened
up garage in the Morganstern
blacksmith shop for, general garage
work. with Mr.. Clyde landslide as
mechanic.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07

Mr.. Fred Nixon of Malta is i'll
with a bad case OF tonsilitis.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-07

Former President Woodrow Wilson, the 28th
President of the United States, died Sunday
at 11:15 a.. M, at his home in Washington D.
c.. after having been in comatose state for %
hours Immediately preceding the end His last
words were Il am ready" The end was peace
ful. The real cause of his death was paralysis
which followed a collapse Sept 25, 1919 while
on a speaking trip in the west. He was hasten
ed back to Washington, and on Oct. 5, while in
his bathroom he fell on the floor from stroke
Of paralysis, and for time he was in very
critical condition The first words spoken af-
ter the stroke to those about him, in
which he said that the nature of his illness
must not be known Severe as was the stroke,
he never lost consciousness, nor was his mind
affected. The most skilful doctors in the
world were called, and he for time made i'm
provement, but never himself again, and
FOR almost four years remained in a semi-in-
valid condition.
Following his death, Immediately the news
was flashed by radio over the entire world
this place receiving the within Is min
utes after he had passed away. He was the
only President since Grant to have served two
full terms in succession. History will in time
to class him the outstanding figure OF
the world, in the age in which he lived, and
among the very greatest of the men of all his
tory.
In accordance with his wishes, and those of
his family, simple funeral services were held
at his late home Wednesday afternoon, follow
ing which the BODY entombed in the crypt
at washington cathedral There is decision
to its final resting place.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-06
Far, Far From
Home
1OT even revolutions keep one

OT even revolutions keep one
I'M from enjoying the wonderful
III climate and picturesqueness
of Mexico City" said Mrs. Frank A.
Sanborne, who, with her husband.
is making an annual business trip
North.
The Sanbornes, stopping at the
ClaypOol, are the city's guests far
thest from home. Sanborne has
been 4 druggist in Mexico City for
ten years, and I'VE like it fine
wouldn't trade it for any place,
said Mrs. Sanborne.
''Ths recent fighting did not af-
feet Us in the least. OF course,
some of the luxuries were missing
from our table. but other than that,
the revolution did not bother u.s."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-06

WASHINGTON, March ga telegram signed calvin
Coolidge and addressed Edward Mclean publisher
Washington Past read the oil scandal
most sensation the committee developments today The
sent from Washington Palm Beach while Mclean
there with former Secretary of the Interior Fall guest
1t read:
January L.
'E. B. Mclean Palm Beach, Florida. ID
Prescott Advise Slemp with whom shall confer
CALVIN COOLIDGE
BasOm Semp, secretary the President in Florida
at that time He has already testified attended several
dinner parties with Mclean.
Climax to Sensations
The telegram from the President Mclean maxed series
of smashing which Just preceded reading of the
Coolidge These reading kilograms which
disclosed:
That H. E. McKenna doorkeeper White House office
Bascom Semp the Presidents secretary notified Mclean in
Palm Beach of Semp departure Florida on the day semp
left
That Bernard NJ Baruch New fnancer and prominent
figure in the wartime Administration communication
With Mclean at PALM Beach and him regards
Smoot in Communication
That Senator Smoot member of Senate committee was
direct commpcation with Albert Fall chief figure in the
scandal
That William Burns secret service of the De-
parmen of Justice notified Mclean of investigation his
connection with the department tdollar year man.
That Fall and Senator Lenroot chairman the Senate in
vesgatng committee exchanged messages regarding
monng of witnesses in the inquiry
The significance of the Coolidge telegram Mclean and the
identity of the prescott made apparent
the time the message read.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-06
CHANGES SOUGHT
IN WRECK REPORT
Union Traction President to
Visit Commission,

Arthur w. Brady, president Of the
Union Traction Company today asked
permission to appear before the pub
lie service commission to ask a mod
ification of the demands contained in
the commissions report of the Fort
Vile wreck. Feb. 2, in which nearly
SCORE Of persons died. 1t is under
stood.
Brady will make formal request at
10 a. m. Friday for a modification of
the demand believed to have been
made that the 1S-hour working day
for train crews be abolished, it is be-
ueved.
The company directors agreed to
accept the report with minor modifi-
cations. The report may be made
public soon, it is understood. The
commission will meet at p. m. Fri
day to decide whether or not it will
be published.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-06
TRUCK IN ACCIDENT
LAST OF OLD CARS
Fire Wagon In Fatal Crash
Obsolete Equipment.

Squad wagon No. 2 of engine house
80 IS the only obsolete piece of fire
equipment in the city. Fire Chief John
J. O'Brien said today.
The wagon was in a collision at
Noble and Washington SITS. early
Monday. resulting in the death of
Wayne Hunter. fireman, and injury
to two others.
Chief O'Brien charged that the 40
cident could be attributed to the old
automobile. which had been in con-
tinuous use since 1911.
The board ordered the chief to price
new equipment and draft an ordinance
for a new squad wagon. The council
recently killed an ordinance ratify-
ing contract for a car to replace
wagon No. 2.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-06
c. OF c. PICKS MEN
FOR RAISING FUND
Chamber Seeks $25,0O0 to
Run Convention Bureau.

These committees will participate in
the Chamber of Commerce to raise
$25, 900 for it's convention bureau:
Hotel group: William A. Atkins,
chairman; Clarence A. Chase, R. l..
Meyer. Walter Smith and Il. r.
Spooner.
Motor traffic group: John B. Dubuc,
chairman; Don Herr, J. H. Marshall,
A. c. Metcaf Jr., John B. Orman.
Harry Siefert and w. H Tdmble.
Restaurant group. J. F. O'Mahoney,
chairman; R. r. Bair, C. c. Claman
Carl W. Jenkins, and H. H. Kellar.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-06
SNOW is POSSIBILITY
Local Meteorologist Predicts Colder
Weather for Friday.

A possibility of snow this afternoon
or tonight was the prediction today
of J H Arlington. local meteorolo.
gist.
Arlington stated that rain was
more likely. but the temperature
might become low enough to cause
snow.
A change from the warm weather
Of the last few days was predicted.
Armington saying it would be 10 or
Is degrees colder Fr1Aay. There Is
no possibility Of cold wave. he said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-06
OIL QUIZ TURNS TO COOLIDGE
ecutiye in Terse Statements Answers Dome Investigators

Hen the Senate Wednesday he thought the prncpa
referred other Mclean teegranis President Coolidge
Committee members said the significance to them Of the
Coolidge kilograms lay merely the evidence they that Mr.
Coolidge and Mclean apparently fairly intimate terms
While the committee resuming its search of clews in
the teeams President Coodges counsel began the first
aimed regain the leased oil lands and announced
criminal grand jury will be mpaneled April oconsder
prosecutions which be found necessary result of the oil
probe
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-06
J. {. DEERY CANDIDATE

Former City Judge Enters Democratic
Race FOR County Prosecutor.
James. E. Deery, 1442 N. New Jersey
St, with offices at 1850 Consolidated
building. announced his candidacy for
the Democratic nomination for prose
cutor of Marion County today.
He was city judge from 1914 to 1918,
the last Democrat to hold this office.
For three years before this he served
as deputy prosecutor in charge of the
Marion County grand jury.
Deerya is graduate of Notre Dame
University and formerly was national
president of the Ancient Order of Hi
bernians.