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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-04
O. u. Students Home

The following students from the
Ohio university, Athens, were home
for their Thanksgiving vacation: Lee
land Jenkins, Wayne Jackson, Fran
els Deedrick, Ralph Kennard and
Robert King. The latter did not get
home until Friday, due to the fact
that he is on the university basket
ball squad, and they played at New
Lexington Wednesday night, and
Thursday night at Lancaster.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-04
River Frozen Over

Tuesday morning the river was
frozen over here, with a thin sheet
of ice.
The temperature here Monday
morning was degrees. and Tuesday
it had gone down to 4 degrees-the
coldest SO far of the season. The
weather since has moderated quite a
hff
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-04
Charles McMuIlen Dies

Mr.. Charles McMullen, former
resident of this place, died Monday
at the state hospital, Athens. By
trade he was a blacksmith. He is
survived by two half brothers-A. S.
and Branson Cramblitt of Malta,
and half sister Mrs. Hattie Phipps
of Pleasantyille. Mrs. Ruth Spen-
Ger of Neelyville is an aunt Fu-
neral services were held today, with
burial at Athens.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-04
O. s. u. Students Home

IHe IUIIUWIHB Os 0s %
spent their Thanksgiving vacations
at home: Ivers Hooper, Edgar Nor
thrup, Roy Appleman, Margaret
Brooks. Harold Davis, Marjorie Rut-
ledge, Delmer and Gladys Glennt
Herbert Ross, Max Ross, Raymond
Birch, Forrest Henderson, Fred
Smith, Grace Beckwith and Ray
mOnd Davis
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-04
Moving To zanesyiIIe

Mrs. Kinney Mercer of Malta
went to GAINESVILLE Wednesday to
join her husband, and where they ex-
pect to. make their home. Mr.. Mer-
Ger has a position at the Pure Oil
filing station on the boulevard.
They will occupy furnished rooms
for the present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-04
Hannah Pinkerton Wins Prize

The many friends of Miss Hannah
Pinkerton OF Martinsburg, w. Va,
will be pleased to learn that In the
Home lighting essay contest" put
on under the auspices OF The Pc
tomac Edison corporation, she won
second prize, which was $25. There
were six prizes given. Miss Pinker-
ton is a student in the Martinsburg,
w. Va, high school. 5t
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-04
improvements At Nj. e. Parsonage

The parsonage here at the M. e.
church has recently undergone some
much needed repairs, among them
new paint, and new furnace. The
expense of the latter Is met by the
l.. A. 8. Work ON the new driveway
leading up to the church may have
to be suspended for the time being,
because of bad weather, however, II
is likely that some OF the gravel will
he placed
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-04
Death OF e. r. (Bob) McSwords

After about two years of falling
health as result of heart trouble
and dropsy, E. e. McSwords, aged
almost SO years, died Tuesday night
at his home in Stockport. For two
weeks preceding his death he had
not been able to leave the house,
but was around about as usual. His
death coming as it did, was unex-
pected. He is survived by his wife
who was Louella Olney, and also a
daughter, Mrs. Ralph Blakely of
Newark, and three grandsons-Dell,
Neil and Gale Blakely. Mrs. Stella
Ong of GAINESVILLE is his sister, and
he was the son of the late John and
Martha McSwords.
The deceased was a member of
the Mt. Oliyet NJ. P. church and of
the Masonic order. That order will
have charge Of the funeral which
will be held Friday at one p. m.
from the residence. Interment will
be made in the Stockport cemetery
A more extended sketch will ap-
pear later.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-04
d. A. v. To Have Pot Luck Supper

The next meeting of the Daugh-
tiers OF Veterans will be held at the
regular place, the G. A. R. Post hatl
in the armory, Thursday evening or
next week, Dec. IL.
A pot luck supper at $3.50 VIII
precede the work of the evening.
All the members are urged to be
present, bringing their contribution
to the supper, and the members or
the G.. A. r. are also invited.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-04
PROGRAM FOR OHIO STATE
DAY HAS BEEN COMPLETED

In addition to the chicken dinner
which will be put up by Mr.. Farrell
at Hotel Kennebec, Friday evening,
Dec. s, there are many other at
fractions which no "Ohio Slater"
can afford to miss. There will be a
five piece orchestra. five or six good
toasts and last but not least very
elaborate program from KDKA.
Pres. Thompson, the university male
quartet and Helms orchestra will
be broadcasted from Pittsburgh.
The committee has made arrange
ments with Mr.. w. A. Cosgrave for
the receiving of this program, so
there will be no disappointments.
Below is the program which will
take the air. from KDKA:
Across the Field" sung by the uni
versity glee club (Which we're
sending from the campus to
Pittsburgh) together with Pitts
burgh alumni. Accompanied by
Helms Blue Ridge orchestra.
Greetings to Ohio Staters every
where, by George w. Thomas,
president of Pittsburgh Ohio State
University association (who made
it possible for Ohio State to
broadcast over KDKA).
Address by DR.. w. %. Thompson,
President of Ohio State University
go minutes).
Selections, by university glee club
quartet-ta) ''If / had My Way"
tbl Hi, Hi, Ohio.'
Baritone solo, by George l.. Arms, of
Pittsburgh
Selections by university glee club
quartet-(a) "The BlueTailed
Fly" (b) college Days"
Selections by Helms Blue Ridge or
chestra-(a) "The Buckeye Bat
tie Cry" (b) "Ohio State Med
ley"
Selections by university glee club
quartet-(a) Sweet and Low
(b) Pipe O. Briar."
You join with university glee club
quartet and with Pittsburgh Ohio
Staters in singing: (a) "Ohio,
Ohio,-The Hills Send Back the
Cry!" (b) Carmen Ohio"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-04
Go To Church Sunday

At the meeting of the local min
isterial organization, Monday, Jan.
IL, 1926, was designated as go to
church Sunday in the two towns.
This is the Sunday following the
week of prayer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-04
Scientific Society Notice

The next meeting of the Scientific
society will be held in the old So
ciety hall (now the auto club room !.
Thursday evening, Dec. IL, at 1880.
A very good program has been pre-
pared.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-04
sf0s. 40 For SHOOTING Quail

Mr.. George Ham of GAINESVILLE
had his hearing Monday before John
o. Day, j. p. Malta. ON the charge
of shooting quail. He stood trial
and was found guilty, and was CIV
en- fine of $50 and costs, making
in all $168.40.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-04
High school Oratorical Contest

The second annual Morgan county
high school oratorical contest will
be held in the M. G. M. auditorium
Friday evening, Dec. IL, at o'clock.
A great deal of interest is being
shown in this contest. 1t is fine
thing for the schools of the county
to come together in a meet of this
kind. The following schools will
be represented: Chesterhill, by Earl
Hallowell; M. & M, ina Mccall;
Mountyille, Leona Wode; Ringgold,
Lucille Harrison; Cloud, Norma
Dye; Reinersville, Mary Mcdonald. Z
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-04

Mr.. Perry Woodward who has not
been in good health for some, time,
Is now not so we'll He makes his
home here with his daughter Mrs.
w. M. Newton. a eal t't
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-04
Death OF Sherman McKitrick

| Mr. Sherman McKitrick, aged
about So years, a highly regarded
and we'll known citizen of Union
township, died Friday, Nov. %, fol-
lowing long illness from compli-
cation of troubles. He had been Ill
for three years, and for almost a
year his condition had been critical.
About three months ago he was TAX
en- to the Athens state hospital for
, treatment, and his death occurred
at that place. The body was sent to
Malta, arriving Saturday morning
on the 8:33 train, and was taken
here to the Fisher & Young under
taking parlors. Funeral services
were held Sunday afternoon, con-
Quoted by Elder Chester Parsons Of
the Church of Christ, Ringgold,
where the deceased had been mem
ber since 1911. Interment was made
in the Malta cemetery.
Mr.. McKitrick was a son OF the
late John and Catherine Smith Nc
Kitrick and was born in Union
township, where his entire life was
spent, with the exception of two or
three years, when he was in the
west. For about 80 years he had
been in the mercantile business at
Rosseau, and because Of his hon
esty and upright dealings, he made
for himself a host of warm friends.
His wife who was Emma Campbell.
survives, also two Children
daughter Choral, and son Darrell,
both of the home The latter is a
student this year in M & M. high
school. One daughter Miss Vera
McKitrick died of scarlet fever
three years ago at the Bethesda hos
pital, where she was taking nurses
training. He leaves one broth
er, Robert Fl. McKitrick of Penn
township, and a sister, Mrs. James
Walraven of Albuquerque, N. M.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-04
Was Buried At Deavertown

Elmer E. Wise, aged 40, died
suddenly of heart disease last
Thursday morning at his home at
GAINESVILLE. He had been in failing
health for some time.
Mr. Wise was native of Deaver-
town and WAS a member Of the M e.
church of that place. He is sur
vived by his wife and four children
Lawrence, Harold, Willard and
Verna Wise, of the home. w. M.
Wise of Deavertown is his father,
and Martin Wise and Mrs. Bertram
Nelson, both of Santoy, Mrs. Frank
Nelson of Deavertown and Vivian
Wise of GAINESVILLE are his brothers
and sisters Mr.. Wise was a con-
tracing carpenter and was mem
Der of the carpenters union.
Funeral services were held at the
Deavertown III. E. church Sunday af-
ternoon, conducted by Rev. j. H.
Kinney Of GAINESVILLE, and interment
was made in the church cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-04
Meetings To Close

The closing days of the .remarka-
BILE revival meetings held by DR.. and
Mrs. Cross at the Main st. Church of
Christ, are full of good things.
Thursday night the subject for the
sermon will be, Passing the Signs
on the Way to He'll" and Friday
night the evangelist will use his ia
nous chart lecture on "The Two
Railways" For Saturday night
''The Ready Man." and Sunday
morning, "The Salt Church." with
the closing service Sunday night
when he will speak on 1.-The Fall of
Babylon" Mrs. Cross will render
in her superb way a special song
number at each service.
Monday night in the church par
lors a reception will be given for all
Che new members, also farewell
meeting for the evangelists. The
grand final of it all will take place
Tuesday night when DR.. and Mrs.
Cross will give an evening in story
and song. This community is indeed
fortunate in having in it's midst two
such talented artists as DR.. Percy
Cross and Mrs. Cross. Both have
travelled widely and studied under
masters in their lines. Mrs. Cross
has charmed thousands with her
singing, and Tuesday night will
render some popular numbers in her
inimitable way to the pleasure of all
who hear her. Having sung in con-
cert with the world-famous tenor,
Evan Williams, is fore-token of
what is in store for us all. Dr..
Cross will deliver his popular lee
ture entitled, 'The Key to Success.
Every young person in particular
should hear this laugh-producing
yet inspiring message. Tickets will
be on sale for this Tuesday night
entertainment, Friday. Children
under 12 years, 10c, and all over IL,
Csc is the price of admission.
DR.. and Mrs. Cross will leave
Wednesday morning for Louisville,
Ky, to visit a few days with Mrs.
Cross's sister and then continue
their journey to their home in
Winston-Salem, N. c., where they
will spend the holidays. Many are
voicing the wish that they will re-
turn in the future for another such
revival.-B. F. w. Pitman, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-12-04

The three year old child of Mr..
and Mrs Herschel Monroe of near
Durant, is quite ill.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-08-14

Waino and Mamie Stone Of Little
Belt stopped in Belt yesterday on
their way hone from Great Falls.
Henry X. Nelson Of Little willow
while in town yesterday told the re-
porter that his winter wheat was very
good and that his spring wheat was
only fair.
F. L. Graybil win appreciate your
support Of his candidacy for the Iegis-
lature at the coming primary.-Adv.
W. V. Talbot, who had intended to
be a candidate for the Governors
chair on the Democratic ticket viii
forego this race until another time in
erder that Mrs. Talbot may east her
ballot for He'll and Maria Dawes,
whom she much admires.
Mrs. Steve Colarchik Of Raynesford
was in town the other day arranging
for a young daughter to enter higl.
school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Buehler and chill
-ASA WAL icofS odluAudJ lor AitinOiSt
where they viii visit relatives for two
weeks.
Mrs. W. Nichols Of Chicago is the
quest Of her cousin. Mrs. R. H. Bemis.
Ar. and Mrs. Nichols were returning |
rome from vacation trip to Glacier
Park, Mr.. Nichols being unable to
top over.
Mrs. Lillian Maxi was shopping in
Belt on Saturday from her home on
Willow creek.
Robert Johnson and Arthur John
on Of Rocky Ridge passed through I
own Monday on their way to the
ounty seat.
Bob Mccullough of the Great Falls
Ieat company was a business visitor
Ionday.
Frank Shirley while in town Mon
az told the reporter that his $50
ores Of corn are looking fine for the
eason- He says that six weeks Of
God weather win give fine mature
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-08-14
NoTIcE FOR PUBLICATION
Act Of June IL, 1906. List No. loss

NJ ~ . NAiS IL Aooo- List NO. l---lVoc
Department Of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Great Falls, Montana,
July rs, 1924.
NOTICE is hereby given that An
drew Miller, Of Campsite, Montana,
who. on Nov. Is. 1922, made Home
stead Entry, Serial No. O528S9, for
NEANWH, ShNWA, Section 80.
Township l6 NJ, Range E., PMM,
has filed notice Of intention to make
three year Proof, to establish claim
to the land above described. before
Register, U. S. Land Office, at Great
Falls, Montana, on the-5th day Of Sep
tember, 1924.
Claimant names as witnesses.
James Diefurt, Thee. Olson, both Of
Great Falls, Montana, Roy Olson. Geo.
Potter. both Of Campsite, Montana.
W. E. BENNETT,
Register.
list Pub-July Blast pub Aug. 22s s :
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-08-14

, N. H. Browning always has
second hand Fords for sale.AG
Mrs. Philip Deranleau and little
daughter Irene, Of Boyes, Montana
accompanied by her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Deranleau, arrived last
week for a visit with the cyprian and
Peter Blsis families Mrs. Philip De-
ranleau is a sister Of Mrs Peter Blais
land Mrs. Cyprian Blais
4 Ed Kline Of Otter Creek was severe
" hurt in runaway last Sunday
Kline and family were driving along
the road in a small cart when q large
green car passed by them so closely
as to brighten the horse who immedi-
ately ran away. Kline was thrown out
against a gate post and several ribs
were broken. The other occupants Of
the cart escaped unhurt. The unfor-
tunate man was picked up and cared
for until DR.. GRAPHICAL could get there.
The doctor does not believe that Kline
was hurt internally but it will be some
time before he is able to do much. He
has been working for Harry Arm
strong and seems to have had more
than his share of i'll luck. Some years
ago he lost the bone between Shout
der and elbow through gunshot
wound. Last winter he had severe
attack Of pneumonia and this last mis-
fortune arouses anew the sympathy Of
his acquaintances.
Ed Dawson drove in his big team
the other day have blacksmith 1
look after their feet. Tom Wright
says that the exceptionally dry wea-
ther has tendency to contract their
feet
Driving six-horse team down the
East Belt Hill hauling a wagon loaded
with 120 bushels of wheat is not the
safest operation but the Gillette boys
have been accomplishing this feat
with no thought of its risk. They can
handle a six with all the dexterity Of
an old-time stage driver.
Mrs. viii Farmer and Frank Far
ner were shopping among our stores
IN Saturday last
G. w. Merkle returned on Monday Q
morning from trip through the east
n the interest of the G. W. MerAde y
Joal Co. store. Tom Noble brought Z
INN out from Great Falls and on the !
gay rendered what assistance they =
ould to the occupants Of the burning
billiard car. z
Joe Disher. S. s. johnson and All !
ert Nelson left Tuesday for Deep
'reek where they win spend several {
avs fishing. 4
Mike Flood Of Tiger Butte was in
elt early this week. m
Pete Johnson and wife. Roy john e !.
IN, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Disher and Mr.. %
nd Mrs. s. s. johnson were in when
lie cattle were shipped on Tuesday. =
N. H. Browning and Cal Sharrard -
arted yesterday noon for White Sui
1ur Springs where they will disport .,
in the plunge for two days. ~
As this is the lightest season for
Dirk on the ranch, George Huber Is 20
king his vacation but we do not ~
low where he went. -
Mrs. A. A. Irwin Of Bremerton, ~
ashington. is visiting Mrs. Jude ~ =,
lbber. They were school girl chuns 90
d had not seen each other for 30 =
ars. na'
Harry Hamment, Belts popular -
thief and ranchman, il q candidate ~. y
the legislature on the republican -
set. No one knows the needs Of s..ss
'cade county better than Harry and
one lie less inclined 70 be forgetfuI e
his constituents needs or to throw
" their money. When marking
~.@' II
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1924-08-14

There is a forest fire at pilgrim
Greek and numerous other grass fire
have been reported along the raiIroal
right of way. Campers should be e,s
EXCEPTIONALLY careful Of campfires, Gig
arettes and matches.
Mrs. W. H. Fluhr entertained tn.
Embroidery club last Wednesday, Tn,
! afternoon was spent with needleworl
after which q delecrable lunch was
served The guests a. the club foi
the day were Mrs. Sam Wilson, Mrs
Pilgeram, Mrs. N. T. Wilson and Miss
Elsie Bemis. The club met with Mrs.
Jay Leland on Aug. 10
Mrs. n. H. Browning and children
left Thursday for Hamilton where
they will visit at the home Of Mrs.
Browning's mother Mrs. j. J. Dock
cry for few weeks.
Miss Dane Murray is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Lee johnson, few days
this week.
Mrs. Frank Rush entertained at her
home Friday evening with three ta-
bles Of 500 Those present were Mes.
Bemis, Nohl, Wright, Fluhr, Willard,
Graphical, Leland, Spogen, Funk. Nor
row, Remington and Miss Elsie Beniis.
Mrs. Bemis and Mrs. Morrow received
prizes for high score and Mrs. Mil
lard for low score. At the close Of
the evening luncheon Of shrimp
salad in pastry shells, hot rolls, apple
pie la mode and coffee was served.
Fom Noble wife and four children
Of Fromberg, Montana, are visiting
Mr. and Mrs. T. w. Noble. having
driven through from their home in one
day. On Tuesday the ladies drove to
Great Falls to visit Mrs. Price Lloyd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Haney Of
Stockett stopped a few hours in Belt
IN Sunday evening on their way home
rom Stanford.
Joe Herring Of Great Falls spent
ome hours IN Belt Saturday visiting
Id friends.
Mr. and MRS. Vir Wilson and son
lave mOtored to Great Falls Wednes-
ay
Summer school win be started next
'eek for those pupils Of the seventh
rade who failed in the last examine
on. Miss Grace Jewell will teach
lem.
Misses Billie and Bernice Stuffed at
ended the baseball game in CT. Falls
tuesday, afternoon.
George Stuffed and Lue Evans re-
lrned home from a trip to the Bitter
DOT Saturday.
Miss Grace Jewell, VINO has been
lving her eyes treated in CT. Falls
Z some time, returned home Satur-
~
Mr. and Mrs Price Lloyd and fam
I Of Great Falls spent Wednesday 4
sitting with relatives in Belt,
Stanley Goo reports that his winter y
seat went AZ bushels to the acre and
spring wheat rs.
Lawrence Farmer and family have Il
wed TO Helena where they win make
sir home in the future. Mr.. Farmer
! secured position In the n. p.
chine shops at East Helena and
] drive to his work, not having been
= to secure house in East Helena.
'Rrsnce was born on Little Belt and
lived all hia life in this vicinity.
is liked and respected BY 81 who 81
~ him and be and his estimable
. viii be missed fruEn this COM
atty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25
heavens happened to you." he ask

heavens happened to you?" he ask
ed.
In a few words I told him how
had slipped on the stairs. falling to
the bottom, and of my struggle in
the room. He nodded in an approx
ing way as told him how had
crept away on the floor a. soon AZ
realized the man had a gun. He
listened without word to my snort
story. then went over to the window;
The window was half open and
the glass was broken above the lock.
Bits of glass were lying on the
heavy rug. The sound heard had
been the man opening the window,
evidently breaking the glass In his
haste. / knew the window had been
locked when we tried 1t from the
yefanda.
Going back to the center of the
room, BARLEY gazed at me in a
curious way. suddenly saying:
Whats the matter with your
coat?"
/ glanced down at 1t. To my sur
prise 1t was white in spots as II the
person / had struggled with had
something on his hands. Against
the front of my coat was spotch Of
white and also. BARLEY said. on my
back and shoulder.
touched the place with my
fingers and looked at 1t. 1t seemed
to be nothing but ashes and I said
as much.
"Ashes?" said BARLEY in doubt
ing tone. He came and examined
the coat, looking at the spots upon
it. He even scraped some Of the
dirt off. His voice was curious as
he replied, You are right, Pelt, it is
ashes. l wonder" and then sud
de denly iy. he sod paused and stopped down
As he rose he simply extended his
hand to me. saying, These were
at your feet"
looked. my eyes growing big with
wonder. For there in his open
ralm, looking rather small. yet
bright, were three fifty-dollar gold
pieces.
Continued TomorroW)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-25
COMING EVENTS

July estate D. A. r. at Thomaston,
with Knox Memorial Association.
Aug. 9-Bates summer school opens.
Aug. 15-Pomona Farm. Bureau field
day, Highmoor.
Aug. 15-16-American Pathological So
ciety orchard tour of Maine.
Aug. 20-F'ield day of Androscoggin
Sagadahoc Pomona Grange and
Twin County Farm Bureau at
Thomas Point.
Aug. 26-2S-New England Grange an
nual conference, U. of N. II.
Aug. 26-27-American Legion State
Convention, Waterville.
Aug. 29-Fifty- second annual reunion
18th Maine Regimental Association.
G. A. r. hall, Waterville
Sept. 10-Fifteenth Maine Regimental
Association reunion at Bangor.
Sept. 24-26-Maine pharmaceutical AS
ISOLATION 9th annual meeting, Po-
land Spring House.
Sept. 29-Oct. 2-Maine Federation
Womens Clubs, Portland.
Training Camps
July 25-Aug. Seth Brigade encamp-
ment,, Fort Ethan Allen. Vermont.
Aug. 11-25-152nd Field Artillery,
Camp Keyes. Augusta.
Aug. 2J-30-State rifle competition,
Auburn.