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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
CHAUTAUQUA OPENS
HERE ON SATURDAY

Twentieth Annual Assembly Ready
| to Begin--Prospects Are That Ev-
| erything Will Come OF Just as
/ Scheduled.
| Again the time has rolled around
| and we are on the eve of the OPEN
ling of another Chautauqua assembly.
! When all the splendid sessions of the
past are considered in retrospect, it
makes us eager to launch into an
other ten-day session that bids fair
to bring us as many good things as
/ thaye those of the past, Within the
| last week the Chautauqua has lost
| it's most distinguished and beloved
| exponent. w. J. Bryan loved moth
| ing better than the quiet, refined,
| thoughtful crowds that greeted him
at the Chautauquas. The Muskin-
gum Valley Chautauqua was honor
ed twice by his presence. 1t will be
many year before a man of his
| magnitude, with his giant intellect
and even larger soul, with his REIN
ed and gentlemanly bearing under
all circumstances, with his wonder
full voice and easy manner of speech
| will be heard in the United States,
and the Chautauquas deserve much
credit for bringing such men as
| Bryan out into the country where
they can be heard by the people who
constitute the real bone and sinew
of the nation.
Those who enjoy public speaking
will be treated to splendid pro-
gram this year. DR.. Gage, the Sad
lers, DUSTY" Miller, Chief Caupoli-
can. Mrs. Demarchus Brown, VIM
| D. Saltiel and Brigadier General Ev-
erson are all speakers of far more
than the usual ability. Their mes
sages will make us stronger for the
| battles that are ahead
| In music and entertainment, the
program this year should excel. And
don't forget that one of the best
things of the assembly will be heard
on the opening afternoon and night
the National Male Quartet and
Charles Cox, comedian. Don't put
off until the second or third day to
get started or you will miss some of
the best things The assembly will
| be all too short anyway, so see and
| hear it all.
| The musical companies have so ar
ranged their programs this year that
there will be very little if any repe-
tition unless by request. Their pro
grams submitted include most of the
| late popular hits and a number of
classical selections that are not quite
] SO common as those usually selected.
The National Male Quartet will be
| here Saturday and Sunday, when
they will be followed by the Brown
and Boggs company, the Columbus
| Entertainers, Chief Caupolican with
! his magnificent voice, the Marimba
phone sextet, the Garner Jubilee
Company, DR.. Cages popular Chau
tauqua sings" Ambrose Wyrick,
'the silver toned tenor" and his
supporting brass choir. Every night
will see either the Malconta band
or the special Chautauqua orchestra
playing while the crowd gathers.
Along with Charley Cox, the com
edian, will appear on the program
| such attractions as Evans Brown,
magician La Bert Boggs, the child
| impersonator, Beatrice Baughman,
in character studies and readings,
Helen Waggoner, entertainer, and
two plays by New York casts.
There are nine great days ahead
of you with a program as good as
| you could find anywhere in he
/ limited States
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
Sound AS Dollars

Wednesday morning, VIM Ball of
Lisbon and Gus Standar of Salem
left for their respective homes, after
having been at the sanatorium TAX
ing treatment for tuberculosis since
March IA. These two men who were
strangers to each other, came on the
same train to Rocky Glen, occupied
the same cottage, and became partic-
ularly warm friends, and both were
pronounced cured at the same time,
and as, stated left on the same train.
These "boys" are about 65 years Of
age.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
FIying Squadron Boosters

tuesday night of this week, the
Malconta band and about a dozen
auto loads of representative citizens
made trip to Santoy and Porter
vile, primarily for the purpose OF
boosting the Chautauqua, and our
two towns in general. and to become
better acquainted with the citizens
or those villages. Atty G. o. Nc
Gonagle made addresses at both
places, and the boosters returned
home very enthusiastic over the re-
ception accorded them.
Wednesday night a similar dele
cation and the band made the
rounds to Stockport, Pennsville and
Chesterhill, for the same purpose
and were splendidly received. s. C.
White and L. T. Gray made talks.
Tonight the itinerary is to include
Beverly.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
To Face DELINQUENCY Charges

Monday, Minerva Jones OF Malta
was arrested, in juvenile court, on
the charge of acting in way tend
ing TO cause delinquency of minor
children" She pleaded not guilty
and was released on $500 bond. The
date OF her hearing is fixed for Sat
urday, Aug. l, at 8 O'Clock a. m.
A similar charge was filed at the
same time against Harry Kennard
of Malta, for the same sort of Of
fense. He was released on bond of
$400. His hearing is fixed for Mon
day, Aug. 3, at o'clock a. m.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
Pleaded Not Guilty

Last Saturday Mr.. C. L. Swallow
of Bristol was arrested on the charge
of selling beverage contrary to law,
which it is stated was sold to a state
prohibition officer. When arraigned
here in common pleas court Monday,
he entered plea of not guilty and
recognizance bond was fixed at $500.
The date of his hearing is set for
Aug H.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
=. s. Classes Have Picnic

Mrs. A. N. Groves class of young
ladies of the Presbyterian Sunday
school and Judge H. M. Finley's
class of young men, held a picnic at
the Dougan place near Deerfield
church Tuesday. They went out
about 4 o'clock and had their sup
per, and with games and a camp
fire, a splendid time was enjoyed.
There were "a present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
River Road Work Progressing

Work on the new road to ZaneS-
vile, on the east side of the river,
lately granted by the state highway
department, is progressing rapidly,
and if it continues to be pushed as
rapidly, it will no doubt be completed
by Thanksgiving. The total cost of
the road through Morgan county is
estimated at about 100000. OF
this amount we understand the state
is to pay 75%, or $22,5O0, and the
county $50, or $500. 1t is being
built by force account of labor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
Former Resident OF Rose Farm Dies

THOMAS W. DrlnkWater, aged 63,
a former resident of Rose Farm,
died July % at his home in Crooks
vile, following short illness. He
had been a lifelong resident of Perry
county. He is survived by his wife,
three sons-Winfeld and Arthur of
the home and Harry of Crooksville,
and two daughters, Mary of the
home and Mrs. Eleanor Sinsabaugh
of Crooksville. Mrs. Jos. Smith of
Rose Farm and Mrs. VIM. White of
Detroit, Mich, are his sisters.
The funeral was held Friday at
the Christian church at Crooksville,
interment being made in the Crooks
vile cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30

Mrs. w. 5. Morrison and sisters,
the Misses Mary Brown and Lucy H.
Brown, all of Beaver, Pa, motored
here Wednesday night, to visit the
scenes of the former home of their
father Rev. Walter Brown, who was
pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
church here about so years ago. Rev.
Brown died in the year 1906 at the
age of 81 years. and his wife passed
away two weeks ago. Rev and
Mrs. Brown Every often spoke of
their residing in McConnelsville,
stating that no place had they ever
lived that they liked so well, or
thought more beautiful. Rev.
Brown was the officiating minister
when Mr.. and Mrs. Irven Travis were
married, and Mr.. Travis is today
showing Mrs Morrison and sisters
the places of interest in and about
the two towns
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
Mcdonald Birch With Coit-Aber

Mr.. George Mcdonald Magician
Birch has signed contract for a
five weeks engagement next year,
beginning July l.. Coit-Aber is the
bureau from which independent
Chautauquas secure their talent. Mr..
Birch Will have an assistant with
him. Coit-Aber is perhaps the best
bureau in the United States, and
they give him very good remunera-
ton for his services.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
bound Over To Grand Jury

Mr.. Harry Kennard of Malta, who
was arrested last Sunday night,
charged with assault upon his wife,
was taken before Mayor Herbert
Henery of Malta Monday night. He
waived examination, and was bound
over to the grand jury, under bond
of $250
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
Deaths Toll
July 23 to so

July 23 to so
Mrs. Nora Miller, Malta.
Mrs. w. III. Young, Salt Lake, Utah.
Mrs. VIM. Armstrong, McConnv'le.
Mrs. Mary j. Eveland, Eagleport.
Thos. Wills, Charleston, w. Va.
James Stokes, Hackney.
Mrs. Anna III. Devices, Chesterhill.
w. o. Smith, Columbus.
JDo. M. Ballenger, New Concord.
Sam'l S. Morrison, Duncan Falls.
j. w. Nelson, Deerfeld TIP.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30

Judge and Mrs. III. NJ Finley and
their son Harold, and the Misses
jamie Elmore, Mamie Campbell and
Catherine Earich enjoyed a motor
trip, and picnic at GAINESVILLE We'd
neSday
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
Samuel s. Mowison aged 81 a;od

Samuel S. Morrison, aged 83, died
Monday at his home at Duncan
Falls. He is survived by his wife;
two brothers-John Morrison of
Duncan Falls and Thomas Morrison
or Rural Dale, and two sisters
Mrs. Margaret Hartman of Rural
Dale and Mrs. Lydia Mitchell of
GAINESVILLE. Mr.. Morrison was a vet
eran of the Civil war, and was a.
member of the Duncan Falls Bap-
tist church. The funeral was held at
that church Wednesday, with inter-
ment in the cemetery there.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30

Doyle, 13 year old son of Pearl
Sealock, of near Reinersville, who
has been suffering with what at first
was thought to be rheumatism in
his knee, is not SO well. The bone
has become diseased, and he will be
taken today to the Marietta hospital
where he may be operated upon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30

Mr.. and MRS. Leonard w. Coulson
and two sons. Leonard jr., and
John s., of Chicago motored o Nal
ta Nor day tor a visit with :he for
mer's rarents Mr.. and Mrs A. A.
Coulson, and other relatives and
friends.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30

Mrs. G. C. Penrose and son Billy
of Cleveland, are visiting with the
formers parents Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Taylor of Kennebec ridge. Mr.. Pen
rose who came down with his fam
lily, returned home Sunday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30

Mrs. W. A. Vance of Tohnstown,
Pa, came Monday for y sit with
her sister Miss k"nes lie, and
mother Mrs Lyda Pyle. \
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
Russell Glass Appointed Examiner

Mr. Russell Glass of Chesterhill
has been appointed county school ex-
aminer, to succeed w. T. Smith who
has served several terms, and who
was not an applicant for reappoint-
ment
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
Mrs. M. Fl. Tysinoer Ill

Mrs. Margaret Tysinger of Kenne-
bee Hill suffered light stroke Of
paralysis last Saturday, her left side
being partially paralyzed. She is at
the home of her sisters the Misses
Neva and Nettie Henderson where
she IS ing cared %, and is show
ing IMP over.ent
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30

Mr. Ralph Dunnington of Canton,
linotype operator on the Canton Re-
pository, and his wife and little son
Bruce, are expected here the latter
part of the week to spend their va
cation with Mr.. Dunnington's par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Dun
nington.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. John Buchanan and
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Scott of this
place, who attended the Morgan
county picnic at Newark Sunday, re-
manned until Monday for visit
with the formers son Mr.. Floyd
Buchanan, and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. j. e. Torbert and
daughters Verona and Carolyn of
Sebring are expected here today for
Chautauqua. They are making the
trip by auto. They will be accompa-
MED by Miss Caroline Newton, a
friend, OF Sebring.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30

Mr.. Howard Greer and family
moved this week from their place in
East Bloom to their property here
on north Ninth street, recently oc-
cupied by Carl Miller and family. Mr..
Greer began his work with the Dover
Produce Co. Wednesday of this
week. The Millers have moved to
their property-the residence of the
late DIR. Agnes j. Richmond.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
DR.. Ruth Walker who was a

DR.. Ruth Walker who was guest
at the wedding of DR.. Mary Brown
and Atty e. B. Graham in Zanes-
vile last Thursday morning, made
brief visit here with her mother
Mrs. Lille Walker. She left Sunday,
her mother accompanying her for
an indefinite visit at the Beaver san
itarium near Monaco, Pa, of which
DR.. Walker is the superintendent.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30

Mr.. Horatio McGrath who with his
wife left here last Thursday on the
first lap of their journey back to-
ward Phoenix, Ariz., returned here
Monday to spend few days looking
after business matters and visiting.
His wife remained with relatives in
Licking county. Mr.. McGrath in
formed us that reunion of the Nc
Grath families was being planned.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30

A number of social events have
taken place, complimenting Mrs. B.
f. Fulks of Mansfield who has been
the guest of Mrs. ]. e. Cowan here.
Mrs. Cowan entertained a few
friends last Thursday evening at her
home. On Friday Mrs Howard Coul-
son of Malta entertained afternoon
and evening at her home, the dozen
guests being taken to the Malta ho-
tel for six o'clock dinner. On Sat-
urday, Mrs. j. HI. Stalker of Kennebec
hill was hostess to dozen friends.
at one O'Clock luncheon at the Malta
hotel. the afternoon being spent at
the Stalker home. Mrs. Fulks left
Monday. &
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-10-07
START ON NEW BUILDING.

The Whitmore Lumber Company,
contractors, began work on the new
business building for Burns & Mar
shall, on the east portion of the
Thomas property, purchased by them
early last summer. Excavation for
the cellar or basement, 25 by so feet,
required much blasting in solid rock.
the stone gotten out being sufficient
for the foundation with hundreds of
tons left over for other purposes.
The new building, which will be of
brick, will be spacious in size and will
be specially adapted to the firms
needs in the hardware business. 1t
will extend from Main street back
40 feet to an alley OF a uniform
width of two-stories in height, ex-
tending back so feet. The remain
der of the building will be one-story,
10 feet long. and at the rear will
have a right-angle extension of SO
feet, reaching to Charles street op-
posite the Advocate Office The one.
story section of the building, with its
extension, will have a cement floor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-10-07
WONDERFUL" EXCLAIMED
THE KING

When King George and Queen
Mary visited the British Empire ex-
hibition, at Wembley, recently, the
official time card prepared by the
Kings advisors permitted a five min
utes' stay at the Ford Motor Com
pany's exhibit, but when the royal
couple reached the exhibit they be-
came so interested that they remain
ed for half an hour.
Each asked eager questions and
manifested deep interest both in
manufacturing methods and demon
strations of Ford car quality. An as
sembly line, similar to the one which
drew so much attention in New York
during the Automobile Show season
last January, particularly attracted
their majesties.
Wonderful" exclaimed the King
as a completed car was driven off the
end of the line and skillfully turned
around in the narrow space avail
able.
Both the King and Queen asked
numerous questions about the well
fare of the employees. Working con-
dltlons of the men and their living
conditions and wages were of paTticu-
lar interest to the Queen, as was the
incident of laborer who started in
the Ford plant, at Manchester, at
the minimum wage and rose to a sal
airy of 5000 pounds year.
Sighting the $50, 000th British
made Ford car. which was on display,
King George was prompted to inquire
the yearly production figures in Eng
land. He was informed that 10000
Ford cars are made in England an
nuallv by British workmen.
No wonder the roads are so
crowded" was his Royal observation.
Before leaving, both the King and
queen signed the visitors register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-10-07

years. Some Of her descendants are
living in Brooklyn today.
After / took the road, travelling all
over the u. s. A.. fived for q while
at the Howard House in Baltimore.
Got a good room and board for
$1,000 a week. | think the Reamer
boys from Leesburg kept it.
My Waiter Boss
When | have date in Baltimore,
q have now filled 1000 and am still
in demand), | go in from Ruxton,
having engaged my room in advance.
/ get to the Hotel Howard about 2
P. NJ. get a good handshake from the
clerk, go to my room. have good
nap, wake up and look out at the
Bromo Settler Clock on the Tower,
where they have the letters spelling
Bromo-Seltzer instead of the figures,
but I never can tell whether it is ten
minutes to Bromo or five minutes
after Settler. SO look at my watch,
take a good shower bath, look over
the afternoon paper and about six
D. M, 20 down for my evening meal.
The head waiter gives me MI regular
table and calls out to waiter, John.
here is Mr.. Hawks" John comes
over Che has waited on me for many
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-10-07
MUCH INTEREST SHOWN IN
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK.

"The number and destructiveness
of fires can be cut to one-tenth of the
present magnitude, and will be so cut
when the public really wakens to its
stake in the problem" asserts State
Fire Marshal C. L. Topping. Mr..
Topping is much pleased over the in
terest now being manifested in West
Virginia in the observance of Fire
Prevention Week, October 4-10.
sThe American fire underwriters"
continued the Fire Marshal. alarmed
at the staggering losses by fire, ask
what we would think if. at the be-
ginning of each business day, Secre-
tary Mellon should take a load of
gold pieces. with a total value of
81 500,0 900 out at sea and dump it
overheard. That's what the nations
average daily fire loss now amounts
to, and the loss of the property wiped
away is as complete as if it had been
dumped in five miles of sea water.
And that isn't the worst of it. Our
careless fire habits are costing us
$4,000 lives every year"
Mr.. Topping. enumerating causes
of recent fires in West Virginia, de-
clared that at least half of them
could have been avoided through
carefulness and cleanliness, adequate
fire-fighting equipment and good
building construction.
Matches and children are one of
the worst combinations that fire pre-
ventionists have to encounter" said
Mr.. Topping NEARLY every month
fires from this source are reported to
the Fire Marshal department, despite
the admonitions contained in depart
ment bulletin and given generous
space by the state press. Recently,
two little girls were burned to death
in a barn fire near Spencer. They
went into the hay loft with matches.
A day or so later matches in the
hands of children started a blaze in
a Clarksburg home.
Other fire reports of the past few
weeks give carelessness with lighted
cigarette stubs as the cause of sew
erai serious fires. In other cases the
reports state that inadequate equip
ment handicapped the firemen.n
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-10-07

Hawks, you know Lew Dockstader,
don't you?
mo sir, but he is an old friend Of
Wells.
"Mr. Dockstader. this is Wells
Hawkes. father.
mighty glad to meet you, Mr..
Dockstader; you have given me many
a good laugh.
"Thank you, Sir. but | am in no
laughing humor".
/ had read the Saturday morning
Commercial Appeal, and Mr.. Hahn
had roasted Dockstader's show and
especially for the Friday night show.
The show was to go on Saturday
matinee and night. Mr.. Dockstader
was so mad he would not go on at
either performance. He went to his
room, and / stood talking to Ashby,
when a man came rushing in and he
was madden than Dockstader. Ash
by held out his hand and the pen and
turned the book around. Called the
man by his name and said, Il suppose
you will be with US over Sunday and
want your old room.
mo. ! do not want anything from
this hotel or you, except my shirt.
"Well, haven't you got it on"
Say, stop your funny business.
left some laundry here ten days ago
and paid for it in advance. | got It
all except my shirt, the best shirt !
have. | paid six dollars for it and
want six dollars and want it quick"
eyes sir. Are you sure that shirt
cost you six dollars?
"Yes".
"Any marks?
"Yes, C21o.
what was the size of the collar?
"14".
alright sir, that shirt went astray
and has just eome in" And ne pull
ed the laundry bundle out from un-
der the counter with the laundry list
in it.
well, give it to me and let me
go".
"Hold your horses minute. Keep
your shirt on. want to see If this
is your shirt.
A crowd had gathered around. Ash
by held up the shirt. The marks and
the size of the collar were alright,
but Oh! that shirt had been bought at
a marked down sale Ashby, with a
quiet smile, said, Yes, sir, this is your
shirt. Here is the duplicate laundry
list. And the collar band is the right
size. But if you paid six dollars for
this shirt, you paid $5.25 too lnuch".
The man grabbed the shirt and
made for the door and the crowd
yelled.
ARTHUR w. HAWKS, SR.
Ito be continued
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-10-07

and bought negro woman from him.
took her to Brooklyn, took good care
of her and advertised that he would
sell negro woman in his church
next Sabbath evening. He had re-
hearsed the whole thing. The church
was rammed, damned, and packed.
After sermon on the evils of slave
~ he disappeared, announcing that
after the singing Of the hymn he
would sell colored woman TO the
highest bidder. The time came and
Mr.. Beecher, in Simon Legree cos
tune, came up the aisle, the negro
woman dressed likeEliza, handcuffed.
a rope about her neck. Mr. Beecher
had a long black snake whip which
he cracked at her occasionally. Took
her up in the pulpit, did his ballyhoo
act and offered this fine looking yell
low girl, guaranteed to be Of sound
health and good worker, to the
highest bidder. Bids came from all
over the house At last, as arrang-
ed. an officer Of the church held up a
sheaf of bills and offered $4,000 for
the woman in the name Of the
church. or course she was knocked
down to the highest bidder The