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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-16
r. J. ELLIS DIES WHEN
IN A DOCTORS OFFICE

Mr. Thomas Jefferson Ellis, aged
about S4, died suddenly Satur-
day at Stockport He had suffered
for some time with heart trouble,
and for the past several weeks had
not been so we'll, but was able to be
about. Saturday he went to doc
tors office, and while there dropped
dead, the cause of his death being
heart trouble. He was a son of the
late Alfred Ellis. He was twice
married, first to Isadice Wallace.
To this union three children were
born-Mrs. Sarah Vogel of Marietta,
and George Ellis, and Mrs Mollie
Bebee, the latter two now deceased.
His second marriage was to Angie
Beswick. She survives, and is in
very poor health. Mrs. Will Shoop
of Stockport is step-daughter of
Mr.. Ellis. The deceased was Civil
war soldier, serving in the same reg
iment with Jonas Bingham of Penn
township The latter is the only
survivor of their regiment.
Funeral services were held from
the home Monday at o'clock, con-
Quoted by Rev. Floyd Gale. Burial
was made in the Stockport cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-16
Mrs. Emmett Barnes Dies

Mrs. Frances Garfield Barnes,
aged 81, died Saturday at her home
in Cleveland. She had been i'll for
some months. The family had re-
sided the last two years at Grand
Junction, Colo, going from there to
Cleveland The body was taken to
Marietta Monday.
The deceased spent her early life
in Barlow township, Washington
county, later going to Marietta
where she received nurses training
in the Marietta hospital. Seven
years ago she married Emmett
Barnes. Besides her husband she
leaves two hildren-Dorothy and
Zane; also her mother, three broth
ers and two sisters.
The Barnes family a few years
ago resided for while in McCon-
nelsville, Mr.. Barnes being engaged
in the shoe business here.
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon from the Barlow
Methodist church, and interment
was made in the Barlow cemetery.
Rev. Foote of Williamstown officiat-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-16
ElwOod Male. COIOred. Slain

Elwood Male, 40, Washington
county colored man residing near
Bartlett, was mortally wounded at
1890 Sunday morning while at
tending a dance at Lathrop. He died
at 1:45 a. m. 1t is said the shots
were fired by constables. The trag-
edy was the result, it is stated, of
trouble arising from the arresting of
parties at the dance, for intoxication.
1t is stated the constables attempt
ed to arrest Male, and he refused to
go with them, and the shooting fol-
lowed
Following coroner's inquest
Thomas Dains, Glouster constable,
was formally charged Tuesday with
second degree murder, in the shoot
ing of Male. He pleaded not guilty
and was bound over to the grand
jury, under bond of $4,000.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-16
Rowland

Preaching services at Bristol Sun
day. July 10, at II a. m., by Rev
Bay. Miss Mertie Howell of Zanes-
vile spent last week with Mrs. John
McGonagle and family. The young
folks of Mt. Carmel Sunday school
picnicked Sunday evening on the
heights near the church. An en-
joyable time was had. Mrs. Mary
Coleman of GAINESVILLE visited re-
Gently with friends here. Mrs Ed
ma Wagner of Columbus visited
last week with her sister Mrs. Vess
Sines.. Oval Hancher and family of
Emory spent Sunday at VIM. Will
sons and attended church at Car
mel. Miss Della McGonagle spent
over Sunday with relatives in Nc
Connelsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-16
Harmony Hill

Farmers are busy haying, cutting
wheat, and working corn. Corn
promises bumper crop. s. E.
Bone things his field is good for 90
bushels per acre. u ]. d. Huffman
was juror this week in the
case of Taylor and Benjamin AS
this is being written .Si,e case is
still in progress. The farm recently
sold by John Betz has quite a his
tory 1t will soon pass into the
hands of the ninth owner in the
memory of your scribe The road
from Tunnel Hill to j. d. Huffman's s
is nearly completed with gravel.
Chas. Reed and Chas Devol were
witnesses in the Benjamin and Tay-
lor trial. Morgan county Pomona
grange meets Saturday, July IS, at
10 o'clock.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-16
TillOtsOn-McCann Wedding

The following is sent to the Dem
ocrat, from GAINESVILLE, by Edna E.
Spung:
Announcement is made of the
marriage of Miss Blanche McCann
to John Tillotson. on June "a, at
4:30 o'clock, in the Durham Church
of Christ, by the Rev. w. N Wick
ers. They were attended by Mrs. A.
E. McCann and Miss Helen Tillotson
They are at home to their friends at
1868 Sc ST., Cleveland, o. The bride
was formerly of Morgan county, but
has made her home in Cleveland for
several years. She is a daughter of
the late j. A. Mccain and Mrs. Nc
Cam now of Suffield, 0.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-16
Death of Mrs. H. C. Hopp

Word was received here Wednes-
day of the death of Mrs. Henry c..
Hopp, which occurred Wednesday at
their home in Bradford, Pa No par
ticulars have been learned regard
ing her death, however we hnder-
stand that she had been in poor
health for some time. Besides her
husband she is survived by two chill
dren-Mrs Bernice Abrams and
Clarence Hopp. The Hopp family is
very well known in the two towns.
For many years they were residents
of Malta, when Mr. Hopp was the
manager of the Malta McConnels7
vile Gas Co.. Mrs. Hopp was a
highly regarded woman, with many
friends here. She was about Sc
years of age.
The body will arrive at Malta Fri
day on the 11:35 train. Funeral
services will be held Saturday at 2
p m, at the S. N. Manly residence,
conducted by Rev. Brenhaus of Low
ell. Interment will be made in the
Malta cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-16
CHAUTAUQILA SEASON
TICKETS GO ON SALE
SATURDAY AT STORES

We are reminded that Chautauqua
is only about two weeks away, and
that Saturday, July 18, is the day
set for the opening of the season
ticket sale Some may say, with
Chautauqua two weeks away, why
should / buy my season tickets now?
Well, there are several reasons, but
the one of most interest to you right
now is that the matching of num-
bers will begin just as soon as the
tickets go on sale. By buying early
you stand chance of being among
the lucky ones to match their num-
bers and win free reserved seat sea-
son tickets. AS usual the first 25
pairs to match will be entitled to
free season reserved seat tickets,
which may be selected Friday, July
81
The tickets will be placed in little
envelopes again this year, so that
the numbers cannot be seen until
they are opened, thus giving no
chance for anyone to select certain
numbers. All will have an equal
chance.
Number matching has been a live
ly and spirited game each summer,
since 1913, when the matching
scheme was instituted to help over
come the apathy and backwardness
of the public that food year. 1t is
good fun, and there is a possibility
of enough reward to make it worth
while. The Chautauqua association,
of course, has to give away so season
reserved seat tickets, worth SIS, as
prizes, but is glad to do SO in order
to stimulate early buying and get
some money in the treasury to meet
early bills.
You can cooperate with the man
agement and possibly benefit your
self by buying tickets early. Why
not buy them Saturday? Let's have
the largest opening sale in the his
tory of the Chautauqua
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-16
James Balm. Sr.. Seriously III

Word received here last week by
friends was to the effect that Mr..
James Balm, sr., formerly of McCon-
nelsville, who is at the home of his
daughter Mrs. l.. M Binniger in
Lancaster, is in very poor health
his condition being in fact critical.
The word received was that he had
suffered breakdown two weeks be-
fore, since which time he had been
confined to his bed, with apparently
little chance for recovery. 1t is
stated that he seems to suffer no
pain other than just weakness and
shortness of breath. Mr.. Balm
reached his SD birthday last April.
He has been with his daughter
two years. His sons Ed and James
were in Lancaster recently to see
him. His son Frank is located in
Boston at present, and his son
George is in Miami, Florida.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-16
At Luke Chute In Camp

Revs. P. S. Neldon and Frank
Gillian expect to visit the scout
camp at Luke Chute this afternoon.
There will be an area council meet
ing. Six counties are represented in
this area. Next Sunday at 4 p. m,
at the Luke Chute camp, Rev. Mel
don will preach, and other ministers
may be present from here and NAL
ta.
The first period of the third an
nual Boy Scout comp at Luke Chute,
opened Tuesday. Around so scouts
will probably attend at this period.
The second period starts July 25.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-16
RURAL NAIL CAARRIERS OF
COUNTY HOLD GATHERING

Sunday, July IL, was great day
for the rural route mail carriers of
the county 1t was the occasion OF
their annual "get-together" and pic
mic. The meeting was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard b.
Hooper here and those present in
Guiding the carriers and their fam
lilies and some invited guests, num-
bered about SO persons in all. At
noon, fine big picnic dinner was
served cafeteria style, in the Hooper
yard, and this was topped off with
lemonade, and ice cream served
later.
At the business session which fol-
lowed the feast, and at which, of the
IT mail carriers in the county Is
were present, w. B. Martin Of Ring
gold was elected president of the as
sociation for the ensuing year and
Marvin Clifford of Stockport, secre-
tary. Two delegates were chosen.
to attend the state convention of
carriers to he held at Washington
C.. H Aug 8, 4, and 5. These del
egates are A. E. Blackburn and F. o..
McIntire, both of Malta. A visiting
carrier at the meeting at the Hoop
er home was Mr.. A. p. Lang of
Pleasant City, who is president of
the national association of rural
carriers. He made a lengthy ad-
dress. the burden OF which was the
presentation of a proposition con-
corning a system of insurance to be
carried by the $4,000 rural route
carriers of the United States, and
urging it's adoption Other visitors
present were VIM HI. Wheatcraft
and S. O. Weller, rural carriers,
both Of New Lexington.
The day was one of great interest
and pleasure for all in attendance.
Among the social features was music
vocal and instrumental
The gathering of the Morgan
county mail carriers next year will
be held at the Walter Palmer home
in Chesterhill, on Labor day.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-16
Star Restaurant Changes Hands

Monday morning Of this week
Messrs. S. e. Farrell and Fred Gill
lespie took charge of the Star res
taurant here. having purchased it
from Mn. Charles Needham. Farrell
and Gillespie purchased all the fix
lures and stock of goods on hands,
and took q long time lease on the en-
tire building. Messrs. Farrell and
Gillespie are experienced restaurant
people, and there is no question as
to the success they will make. Mr..
Needham will look after his farm up
on Salt Run, and plans to go next
month to Illinois to visit with rela-
tives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-16
Scout "Good Turn" Week

AS has been previously noted in
this paper, the McConnelsville Boy
Scout Troop has been having con-
test between it's four patrols. 1t is
planned to bring this contest to a
close July %, when the prizes will
be a--orded. In this connection, the
conf. Z week has been designated as
"Good Turn Week." when it is
hoped that the helpfulness becoming
to a scout will be both emphasized
and demonstrated. The plan to
give credit for "Good Turns" no.
ticed and reported, has not worked
out as well as expected; but it is
hoped that during the coming week
anyone observing any kindness or
helpfulness done by any scout, will
report the act to Scoutmaster Fred
Mcdonald, that credit may be given
the scouts patrol. 1t is greatly
wished that this last week before
the scouts leave for the summer
camp at Luke Chute, will be fitting
ly observed by the scouts in doing
and the public in reporting the
"GOOd Turns Xxx
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-16
At The Churches
Main St. CHURCH OF christ

Bible school at $50 a. m. Preach
ing at 10:45 a. m. and at 1880 p. m.
Morning sermon subject, Greater
Works Than These, What Are
They?" Evening topic, "The Man
the Bible Calls a Fool" Prayer
meeting Wednesday evening at
1880. Everybody welcome.-R. e.
Stevens. pastor.
Malta Church OF Christ
Bible school at $50 a. m. Glasses
for all. Morning worship, at 10: so.
Leader, Wayne Bankes. Lesson, St.
Matthew, 18th chapter. Subject,
1.-THE Church What is it called?
How can one become member
What were the members called?
What was its faith? Of what did it
consist? What was it's foundation ?"
Evening service at 1880. You are
welcome.
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m Morn
ing worship at 1890. Subject,
Gods Authority" Mid week SER
vice Wednesday evening at 7;30.-
Perry s. Neldon, pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m.
Preaching at 10:30. Subject, "The
Masters Command" Y. P. S. C. E.
at $50. Preaching service at 1880.
Subject, when Jesus Comes with
His Saints The mems Bible class
will have charge of the opening ex-
ercises of Sunday school. Prayer
meeting Wednesday at 1880 p. NJ
w M. Wilson. pastor.
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m. The
Sacrament of the Lords Supper at
10:30. c. E. meeting at GAS p. m.
Preaching service and worship at
7:30 Subject, Satan as an Angel
of Light" Kings meeting on next
Wednesday at 7:30. Leader, Mr..
Earle Eveland who will speak on
"The Broken Alabaster Box "A.
N. Grove, pastor
Bristol Presbyterian Church
There will be preaching Sunday
morning at II O'Clock, by Rev. Bay
of Beverly.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-16
Interesting Notes From Boston

Mr. and Mrs. w. J. Carrel re-
ceived a letter from their son Ken
meth who is located at Boston, and
which was written July 4 and was
in substance as follows:
Well am now in Massachusetts
| the land of beans" and I have al
ready been on a sight seeing tour
around the city, and have seen more
historical places in two hours than
j it's possible to imagine.
One interesting and surprising
fact is, that there never was a bat
stead it was fought at Breed s
HILL" mile and half distant from
Bunker Hill. The reason for this
mistake in American history. is this:
General Warren was ordered by
Washington to advance to Bunker
Hill one dark night and fortify it as
"a strategic position against the ad-
vance of the British, but in the dark
or because he thought Breeds Hill
was better position Warren en-
trenched there. 1t was never
known just why, because Warren
was killed in that battle. He was
the general who gave the instruc-
tions Hold your fire until you see
the whites of their eyes, then fire
low and pick off the officers" When
the report of the battle was sent to
congress, it went in as if the battle
was fought at Bunker Hill as had
been ordered. The Bunker Hill
monument is erected on Breed s
Hill, therefore Bunker Hill really
has no historical interest whatever.
On this tour I also visited what
was once the home of Paul Revere,
and saw the spot from where he
started his ride through the night. /
saw the "Old North Church" where
the lanterns were hung to tell Paul
Revere which way the British were
coming, and / saw the lanterns at
his old home. / visited the famous
battleship Constitution" nicknamed
"Old Ironsides" by reason of it's
having been in 40 battles and never
been defeated. Boston and vicinity
is one of the most historical spots
in the U. S
They had pretty riotous Fourth
here, but a terrible mishap took
most of the joy out of it for Boston,
when club house where 200 or
more people were having a dance,
caved in killing rs persons. A few
hours later / was down there and
saw them digging in the wreckage
for the dead, and it was surely
fearful sight the way some of them
were mangled. I don't dance so
there is no danger of me being
caught like that.
We had quite trip over here
from Providence. r. I. have 18
men with me now, and we came over
by bus They have some wonderful
bus lines here. just like Pullman
cars. M
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-16
To Visit Dale Sunday School

Next Sunday morning an orches-
ira made up of Edgar and Deane
Northrup, Harry Stull, Harold Saw
age. Albert Miller, G. M. Ross and
Mrs Mary Triplett, will go to Dale
to play for the Sunday school at that
place. Mr.. Harry Harris of Malta
will also be present and give read
ing, and his wife and Mr.. Ray Black
burn will sing solos. Earle Eveland,
superintendent of the local M. E,
Sunday school, will also go, and take
charge of the school, and inject some
of his personality into the occasion,
such as he does in the Sunday school
here which he superintends, and
from which he obtains such splendid
results. This spirit of cooperation
is sure to have a very beneficial eff
feet. Mr.. John Ross, superintendent
OF the Dale M E. Sunday school, has
planned a picnic dinner for those
who go out from the two towns, to
assist in the program.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-16
i. M. Betz Sells Farm

Mr.. J. M. Betz has sold his farm
out the Barnesville pike to Mr.. Ed
Fouts of GAINESVILLE. formerly of this
place. He gets possession Aug. 10.
Mr.. Betz purchased the farm, which
contains rs acres, from the county,
it having been used for number of
years as the children's home. The
consideration was $500. Mr.. Fouts
also purchased all of Mr.. Betz's per-
sonal property on the farm While
not fully decided as to the future.
Mr.. Betz and wife will spend the win
ter here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-16
Poplar Ridge

Mrs. Belle Walpole had the mis-
fortune to receive severe injury
Sunday evening. In taking back
ward step, she in some way broke
one bone of her ankle, and dislo-
Gated the other. Her daughter Mrs.
Charley Weeden is taking care of
her, and she is resting well, since
the bone was set. Mr.. and Mrs Guy
Lamb of Corning returning from a
trip to Columbus, stopped at the
home of the latter's parents Mr.. and
Mrs. c. V. Weeden and owing to
the accident to Mrs. Walpole Mrs.
Lamb remained to keep house for
her father while her mother is at
the Walpole home. Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Palmer and Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert Barrell enjoyed motor trip
to West Lafayette Saturday and
Sunday, where they visited Mrs.
and other relatives. Mrs. Sid Tor
bert and Mrs. Lee Anderson and son
Joseph of Columbus visited at the
Anderson -Torbert home last week.
Atty Earl e. Kincaid is expected
home for brief visit soon. He
will probably emulate the example
of President Coolidge, and assist his
father with the harvest. Herman
Elliott now drives coupe. A
number frsm our neighborhood at
tended the funeral services for little
Mary Marjorie Maier, which were
held at Deerfield Thursday. The
family have the sympathy of many
friends here. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Walpole and daughter Isabel of Nc
ConneIsville, were Poplar Ridge Wis
itors Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Paul
Massey spent Sunday with the lat
ter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Wainwright OF McConnelsville 4.
Cecil Anderson and family recently
returned to Columbus, after visiting
at the Anderson-Torbert home and
with other Morgan county relatives.
Misses Eva and Edwinna Harrison
spent several days recently visiting
relatives and friends in Trimble and
on TAILOR ridge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-16
Boy Killed BY Lightning
Deaths Toll

July o to fti s
Mrs. H G.. Hopp, Malta
III. q. Payton, Brush Creek.
Mrs. Ida Daring, Basil.
Elwood Male, Bartlett. a6
T. j. Ellis, Stockport. Z
Mrs. Emmett Barnes, Cleveland.
Chas. r. Bishop Marietta
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-16
At Mrs. Sarah j. Benjamin Home

Last sunday the 1OIIOWIng TeId-
tiyes and friends enjoyed a big pic
mic dinner at the home of Mrs.
Sarah Jane Benjamin and son Albert
Of Malta: Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Fox Mr..
and Mrs Herman Fox, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Peters, Miss Lenora Peters,
all of GAINESVILLE, and Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Sheets and daughter Rosemary
and Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Garner and
children of this place. Mrs. Benja-
min is in very poor health, and her
son Albert is not well.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-16
Attend John Price Celebration

Mr.. and Mrs. r. W. Price and
two children of this place and Mr.
and Mrs. Ernest Price and three
children of Malta attended the we'd
ding anniversary celebration of their
uncle Mr.. John Price and wife. at
their home in Glouster, Sunday. The
celebration was also sort of a fam
lily reunion, there being in all about
IS present
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-16
Court House News
COMMON PLEAS COURT

Geo. Eye and Everett Fisher, resi-
dents and taxpayers of York town
ship, have filed suit against the
board of education of York township
school district, for injunction and
equitable relief. The petition states
that the board of education afore-
said has leased the school house
lands to D. N. Powell and II. l..
Swathouf for the purpose of drilling
thereon for oil and gas. The action
is brought by plaintiffs to restrain
the drilling, alleging that it is un-
lawful; that the well would be sit
uated near the school house; that if
oil and gas is found the same will be
extremely dangerous. Temporary in
junction is asked for, which Is al
lowed by Judge A. H. Mercer, pro-
bate judge.
Adelia A. Iumford files suit
against Roy A. Blackburn, asking
Judgment in the sum of $500, which
she alleges is due on promissory
note with interest from March 28,
1922, at percent.
II the case of Kere Brock and
Wilkes Bradley VS. Mamie Eveland
.et al to contest a will, motion for
new trial is overruled. Plaintiff ex-
cepts.
PROBATE COURT
The estate Of Thomas j. Nicely is
found not subject to inheritance tax.
Mertie B. Porter has been dis
Porter, who has arrived at full
legal age.
The estate of Thomas j. Nicely has
Eel M
Neely, administrators, discharged.
The will of Mary j. Williams, late
of Manchester township, has been
filed for probate.
Carl Patterson. as guardian OF
Mary A. McElfresh, a minor, has
filed petition to sell her interest in
real estate. -
The will of Thomas Burton has
been admitted to probate. By the
terms Mrs Adelvia Conner of this
place, a niece, is left what money he
has in the bank at Leechburg, Pa.
also whatever is due on life in
surance policy. To Richard Burton,
a brother, of Donohoo Station, Pa,
five shares of the West Pennsylvania
Power Co.
Order is granted to sell at private
sale real estate of Minnie PierrOtt,
an adult insane person. Sale is con-
f1rmed-deed and distribution order
ed. Frank McDermott is the pur-
chaser, who gets but life interest.
Consideration $500.
Marriage Licenses
Fred A. Harmer, merchant, Penns-
Vile. son of Henley j. Harmer, and
Florence Edgerton, teacher, daugh-
ter of Oliver Edgerton, Chesterhill,
Rev. Floyd Born officiating.
VIM. Henry Garrett, farmer, son
of Anson and Augusta Woodward
Garrett, Deerfield, and Erma Es
tella Rhinebarger, daughter of Chas.
Rhinebarger, Eagleport.
Vernard Hindman and Blanche
Young, both teachers, of Windsor
township, Rev s. r. Martin of
GAINESVILLE to officiate.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-16
Back To Jail

Chas Mclean of Crooksville who
was fined for possession of material
for the manufacturing of intoxicat-
ing liquors, the sum of $500, and
who had been out on bail for 80
days in an effort to raise the fine,
but failed, was returned to the Jail
here Wednesday to serve out his
sentence The material was found
on the Nixon place above Malta some
months ago Mclean was sentenced
by Jno. O. Day, J p.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-16

Mr.. Frank Mummey of East
Windsor will this season round out
third of century as thresher. He
is using fine new Vance Rumley
separator which he recently purchas-
ed 1t is the very newest out, with
all the latest enuipmenI