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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20

Mrs. j. f. Spence of this place, died
Aug. at the home of her daughter
Mrs. Roger Dawson in Erie, Pa.
Death followed an illness with can
Ger for which she had undergone an
operation last summer Mrs. Huff
man was SO years Of age. She was
native of McConnelsville and her
! maiden name was Welch. Inter
ment was made at Bucyrus. o., by
the side of the body of her late bus
band
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20

Mr. James Walker aged 35, died
Monday in Cleveland hospital, Of
pneumonia. He was single, and was
son of the late John and Mary
Walker. His mother survives and
resides in Stockport, also three
brothers Albert Walker of Stock
port, Milton Walker of Windsor
township. Clarence Walker and one
sister Mrs. Clara Bailey of Stock
port.
The body was brought to the home
of his sister Wednesday night, and
funeral services were held today al
Oakland church. Burial was made
in the Oakland cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
Was D0rn Near BiShopyille

Seward Steffy whose death oc-
Cured recently at Rushville, O., at
the age of ST, was born near Bishop
Vile. He was a son of the late John
and Miriam Steffy. He was married
twice, his first wife being Eva Pedi-
cord His second marriage was to
Lizzie Hart who with their children
Rosa May, Neil and Byron. survives
him. An aged aunt of the deceased
Mrs. Drusilla Ensor, resides at Ster-
ling, Neb.
In his early life Mr. Steffy united
with the Christian church at Bish-
opville Interment was made in the
cemetery at Maplewood, not far
from the place of his birth
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
Encouraging Outlook For Gas

The Ita-McCOnneISVlIIe Gas GO.
recently drilled in we'll on the
Link Clifford place. which proved to
be light one. In July they got
good we'll on the Martha Vaughn
farm. Work will begin soon on a
we'll to be put down on the A. j..
Monroe place. and the company may
drill still another one this fall. Last
April they got a good well which
has never been turned in the lines.
so everything considered, prospects
are good for much better gas sup
ply here. than was had last winter.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
N unlber =
FROM WAGON
DIES SHORTLY AFFIGIl

Mr. Dow Winner. aged as years.
Of near Sharpsburg, while hauling
rock Tuesday, was thrown from .
wagon, when the brake gave way,
and struck on his head and shouI
ders He was taken at once TO his
home, and died in about half hour.
Besides his wife he is survived by
six children, also his parents Mr.
and Mrs. Isaac Winner, and two sis
tiers, Mrs. John White and Mrs
Charles Bingham
Funeral services will be held to
day at O'Clock, with burial at Chea-
terhiIl
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20

Word received by the Democrat
from Mrs Lee Jackson Bethel who
is located in Canton, O., informs us
that her brother Judge Jacob Calvin
Hesse died Aug. 10 at st. Joseph
hospital in KeOkuk. Ia His death
occurred about 13 days after he had
undergone an operation for appen-
dicitis.
Mrs. Bethel holds a position as
assistant to the pastor of the First
Congregational church in Canton
Rev. w. H. Longsworth. She likes
her work very much, says her
health is greatly improved since go
| ing to Canton. and sends her re-
CARDS to McConnelsyille friends.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
Celebrates Goth Birthday

Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Burkh0lder and
daughter Mrs. Annabel Adkins of
Atlanta. H.. arrived Saturday even
ing by auto to visit Mrs. Burk-
holders sister Mrs. j F Taylor and
mother Mrs. Ann Ball of Kennebec
hill Wednesday they all went to
the home of Charles Dewitt near
Stockport where Mrs. Ball is visit
iag. to celebrate Mrs. Balls 90th
birthday with a big family dinner
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
Deaths Toll

Aup 1S to 20 4

Mrs. Minta Dickson, High Hill.
Emmett Ryan, Minneapolis, MINI.
John Riecker, Lowell
Mrs. Lucetta Wilson, Harrisyille.
Mrs. Augusta Palmer, S. GAINESVILLE.
John e. Mautz, Rokeby Lock.
Dow Winner, Sharpsburg.
James Walker, Cleveland
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
Frank Hanna Visits Here

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank M. Hanna
and their son Frank S. Hanna of ST.
Joseph, Mo-, visited here Wednesday.
They had been on an eastern motor
trip. The former is SON of the
late Finley r. Hanna, and a grand
son of the late Judge John E. Hanna
of McConnelsville. Mr.. Hanna is in
the real estate, loan and insurance
business.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
Building Permits

H. H Dunn for erection Of a
porch at his residence: Ed Manly
for a garage 12x18: Ellen Shepleg
for an addition to east end Of resi-
dence; Chas. Roberts for a coal
house: Geo. Roberts for erection of
frame wash house: H. H. Greer for
frame garage.
Mr. E. I. Wagenhals. represen-
tative Of the Ohio Power Co.. was
present and presented an ordinance
asking for so year franchise, also
an ordinance for a ten year street
lighting contract Former resolu-
tion was passed to the second read
ing. but by vote of two to three
Mailed to pass to third reading.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
Finds Still

Last Friday Sheriff Newton found
a still of ten gallon capacity, on the
JB Merwin farm not far from Cloud.
The coil was in an old cistern, and
the other part in a loft From it's
appearance it had not been in use for
some time
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
Home From Western prip

Mr. and Mrs Ralph CIawsOn. Miss
Jennie Mitchell and Mr.. G. w.
Mitchell Of Malta, returned Satur-
day from a seven weeks auto trip
through Indiana. Illinois and Mis-
souri, They spent most OF the time
at Greenville, Mo, visiting relatives.
They observed among other things
that the cotton crop was good. but
the corn crop was not so promising.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
Edythe Reed Has Typhoid Fever

Miss Edythe Reed is critically Ill
with typhoid fever here at the home
of her mother Mrs. Eta Reed. Miss
Reed, who has been teaching for a
number of years at Roseville, enter
ed New Concord this summer for
special work. returning to her home
here the latter part Of July, and
since that time has been ailing.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
zanesville paper of Monday had

A ZaneSVlIIe paper OF MOHudy Hdu
the following: George Cobb, who
makes his home with his daughter,
Mrs Anna Elliott, 341 Washington
street. has been removed to the Be
thesda hospital for treatment HIS
condition is said to be very grave
with only slight hopes for his recov-
ery. He is in his 99th year and is
the Oldest Odd Fellow in Ohio.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
Miss Hannah Pinkerton. who

Miss Hannah Pinkerton. who had
been spending several weeks win
her aunt Miss Fannie Dover and
other relatives here, left for her
home in Martinsburg, w. Va, Mon
day. Her uncle and aunt, Mr.. anu
Mrs. L. ]. Coffman, who are on
weeks trip to Clarksburg, W. va,
accompanied her that far.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
Holm Riecker Dies At lowell

John Riecker, So, died at his
home in Lowell Sunday morning at
5 O'Clock, following an extended i'll
ness due to complications and IN
firmities of old age. He was born in
Kirchern, Wurtemberg, Germany
and came to this country in 1884
He settled at RoXbury in 1860 and
was a farmer there until about fif-
teen years ago, when he moved to
Lowell. He was united in marriage
to Miss Liza Blind, June 20, 1853.
Four sons and four daughters, all
of whom survive, were born TO
them. His wife also survives. He
enlisted in the 77th O. V. L., and
served for three years in the Union
army in the Civil war. The eight
surviving children are; William, of
Stockport; Ernest, of Beverly; Har-
ry and Leonard, of Lowell; Mrs.
James McAnulty, of Stockport; Mrs.
G. l.. Lyme, of Sebring; Mrs. Harry
Mills. of New Paris, and Mrs. J. c.
Miner, of Okmulgee, Okla.
Funeral services were conducted
by the Marietta Post of G.. A. r., OF
which the deceased was a member,
at the home at o'clock Monday
morning. The body was then taken
to Dale. where services were also
held in the Dale church. Burial was
made in the cemetery at Dale.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
WITH VILLAGE COUNCIL
Meeting Aug. Ia

Mr.. E D. Shafer was authorized
and directed to investigate and Sc
cure the services of tractor for
the purpose Of grading the south
river road from Mcconnell run
bridge westerly to Tenth street.
A petition was presented by the
residents and abutting property own
ers on Mcconnell avenue, for the
construction of sewer on said av-
enue from Tenth to Fourteenth
sfrppfs
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
At N T. Conference

Rev. Walter M. Wilson of the To-
cal Methodist Protestant church and
Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Kraps and two
children left Tuesday for Sabina. to
attend the annual conference of the
Methodist Protestant church.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
Arrive From California

Miss Maydelle Alderman and
Mrs. w. H. Sears arrived here We'd
nesday morning from Los Angeles,
Cal. Miss Alderman expects to Wis
it month or So Mrs Sears plans
to be here until Christmas.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
Auditing County's Books

Mr. C. e. Wagner of the state
accounting department came Tues
day, to audit the books of the var
iouS county offices
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
n w Merrell District Engineer

pointed district highway engineer,
TO succeed Mr.. Geo. e. Carr. He is
from Marietta and has been assistant
under Mr.. Carr
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
On A Trim

Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Gatewood of
this place and Mr.. and Mrs. Vernard
Hindman of East Windsor left Sat
urday morning on an auto trip
which takes them to Niagara Falls,
and other points. They planned to
be gone a week or SO.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
Birthday Party At Perkins Heme

Last Sunday a birthday ceIebra-
ton was held in honor of Mr.. c. w
Perkins birthday. Mr.. and Mrs
Perkins reside in Malta. and their
children and randchildren-17 in
all, were home for the very pleas
ant occasion.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
ATTENTION, COMRADES!

The annual picnic of the Grand
Army of the Republic will be held
at Big Bottom grove on Thursday,
Aug. 27. Everybody bring some
thing to eat There will be good
speaking, good music, good dancing
artistically and gracefully executed
by the old soldiers and others, and
good everything.
A special Invitation is extended
to the Women's Relief Corps, the
Daughters of Veterans, and the des-
cendants of the late Col. VIM.
Stacy. M Kahler, Adjt.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
Mrs. Chas. TAYLOR Breaks Rib

Mrs. Chas. Taylor, matron of the
county home. fell in front of the
Dover Produce store here Saturday
evening, and sustained fractured
rib.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
Shady Cove Poultry Farm

Mr.. Walter Ross who recently
purchased the A. B. Cowan farm ont
the New Lexington pike, and who
has been in the poultry business in
,Meigsville township for the past
number of years, will continue in
that business on a still larger scale.
He is to erect new poultry house
30x25O feet, a part of which will be
two stories high. besides base
ment, and all will be complete and
modern in every respect. He has
named his place the SHADY Cove
Poultry Farm"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
DEATH OF John u. MAUTM
OCCURS5 UNEXPECTEDLY

ar lohn r. Mautz, aged 76 years,
ono af the countys well-known ana
substantial citizens, died very un-
exuectedly Tuesday forenoon at nus
nome about one-half mile above
Rokeby Lock. While he had hot
been in the best of health, there was
nothirg to Indicate that his condt-
ton was at all alarming, and early
the morning he died, his WIRE,
With some relatives, started on few
davs auto trip to Sandusky. Death
was cue to neuralgia of the heart.
Mr. Mautz was a son OF the 1ate
philio and Rosa Mautz, and was the
last Of a family of eight. He was
twice married, first to Miss Mary
Eppley. She died about 25 years
ago. They were the parents OF four
children-Mrs Catherine smiling
of this place; Mrs. Ollie Clifton OF
Fagleport, and Albert and Charles
Mautz. who reside near the home
in East Bloom. His second marriage
was to Mrs. Mary Seyler, who sur
wives He was a farmer, also IN his
Younger days worked at bridge
building. and was stone mason.
C. C. Seyler of Durant and Mrs
Edith Zinsmeister of GAINESVILLE are
step-children of the deceased.
Short funeral services will be held
at the residence Friday at one p. M.
and the body will be taken to Dutch
Hill church for further services,
conducted by Rev. Buchholz. with
interment in Dutch Hill cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20

Mrs. w. M. Wilson left Wednes
day for Harrisville, called by the
death of her husbands mother. Rev.
Wilson, had as"stated elsewhere, left
Tuesday to attend conference at Sa-
bina. when the news OF his mothers
death was received
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
School Gymnasium For ChesterhilI

School Gymnasium For ChesterhilI
Prince McKibben, Walter Sheets
and Lew Smith of this place have
the contract for the masonry of the
new school gymnasium for Chester
hill. 1t is concrete block struc-
ture 45x70. A number of the school
pupils of Chesterhill have donated
their services, and have been assist
ing with the work which 10 progress
| ing nicely.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20

r. Thos. Masterssn and family are
visiting p w. Masterson's here ana
with Elmer Rchardson's OF East
Bloom.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
PRESBYTERIAN Church

Sunday school at 9:15 a. m. Ser
vice at 1O30, with Mr.. c.. A. Gay
lord in charge. The Kings meeting
next Wednesday evening at 7:3O.
will be held by Prof. o. l.. Young.
Mr. Bernhard Mercer will make an
address at the Sunday morning ser
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
Rowland

Preaching services at Bristol Sun
day. Aug %, at II a. M, by Rev.
Rittenhouse
Mrs. Harriet Deppin OF Alex
andria, O.. is visiting her brothers.
John and Joseph Garrett
Wood Smith and son Ray visited
relatives in Lawrence county last
week
Will Heron and Family of Neely-
vile and Mrs. Dora Campbell spent
Sunday at Harley Little's.
John Wilson lost a horse last
week. caused by its getting its leg
broken.
Fred Downing and James Nc
Gregor have given their residences
new coats of paint
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
McKendree Charge

McKendree Sunday school at
$3.50 a. m. Preaching at 1880.
Fletcher: Services at o'clock. An
important matter will be before the
church at this time. A full at
tendance requested At the mid
week service at Mt. Zion next Thurs
day night, c. S. Strong will. talk on
1.-The church in the community, and
the community in the church. Mu-
sic will be in charge of McKendree
folks. If you are interested In
better church and community, come
L
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20

Atty and Mrs Frank Cobourn
and son of Toledo spent Sunday hero
with Mrs. Cobourns parents Mr.. ana
Mrs. S c. White Carolyn Co.
bourn who had been visiting here,
returned home with them
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20

Mary TC. Murray has He'd suit Tor
money only against Chester r. Muir
ray. In the sum Of $125. which she
alleges is due On a note for that
sum and interest at $50 from Jan.
n 4a9E
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
Malta Church OF Christ

Bible study at $50 a. m. Glasses
for all. Morning worship at 10: 30.
Evening service at 7:30. Come and
meet with us.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20
At The Churches



Sunday school at 10 a. m Rev p
M. Rittenhouse OF West Virginia
will preach at II a. m. and 1880 p.
N. Rev Mr. Rittenhouse comes as
a candidate All are urged to hear
him
Malta NJ X. Church
Life, like the waters of the seas,
freshens only when it ascendS to-
ward heaven
Remember the Sabbath day to
keep it Holy" Did you do so last
Sabbath? Where were you and what
were you doing on that day? Sun
day school at 9:15 a. IN. Preaching
at 1O:3O. No evening service. Our
fourth quarterly conference will be
held Friday at 1870 p. m. Be sure
to be present.. Gillian, pastor
Main St. Church OF Christ
Bible school at $50 a. m. Preach
ing at 10:45 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
The morning message will be an ed
ucational address by a representa-
tive of Hiram college. Evening topic.
Advantage of Church Membership,
by the pastor Prayer meeting We'd
nesday at 1880 D. mr.. e. Stevens,
DaStOr
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-20

Remember the Sabbath Day to
keep it Holy" Sunday school at
9:15 a. m Morning worship at
1890 Mid-week service Wednes-
day evening at 30.-Perry 5. Mel
don, pastor.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-05-22
Good Advice Is to Give
Machine the Once-Over

There's economy, also satisfaction
IN giving your car the once-over in
the spring, then If it needs replace
ments or anything else to bring it back
TO perfect form, have 1t done as quick
ly as possible.
Naturally the toll of years drfv-
ing Is most severe, and generally there
is a reminder or two. Right here the
old stitch in time principle works out.
When the car Is restored to its best
shape, almost as good as the day 1T
was bought, riding In Ii is far more
enjoyable, also ii will bring a much
better price If you care TO sell or ex-
pect TO trade 1t in on a new car.
Letting your motor car run down Is
false economy. Eventually it costs
you more and In the interim you are
not happiest when riding along the
highways.
Even little things which you may
think are of no special consequence
develop into big items lii repair bills
IL allowed to run on without Interrupt
ton
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-05-22
WATER INJURY TO
TIRES is SMALL
Running Through Stream Is
Not Injurious.

Now and then In the course of al
automobile trip car has TO pass
through stream, ard the question Is
sometimes discussed whether the ac-
ton Of the water is harmful to the
tires. The same question arises when
the car Is out in heavy rain.
Such wetting is practically moth
ing at all, either for damage or Inn
provement. At any rate. the effect on
the tire is not harmful. Two chief
constituents of a tire are rubber and
cotton, both vegetable substances, and
as rule water does not injure vege-
table matter. AS illustrative of this
point, there Is the old but true story
of the farmer who. when one Of his
rubber boots fell into a well. placed
the other on a shelf in a closet. Twelve
years later when the well was cleaned
the lost boot was found to be In ex-
cellent condition, but the boot on the
shelf had fallen into ruin.
II running through a brook resulted
in cooling a tire the effect would be
decidedly beneficial, but a quick dash
through the water has little effect on
the heated air within the tire and
consequently the temperature change
in the tire after its bath is negligible.
Water itself apparently does no
harm to tires, but the combination Of
air and moisture commonly known as
humidity is very destructive, especial
ly on the cotton In ordinary fabric
tires. The moist air works In between
the layers of the fabric and rots them
out, sometimes even before the tires
leave the dealers storeroom. Cord
tires stand humidity better.
The harmful effect Of moist air Is
the chief reason why, when tires are
stored, they should be kept In a dry
atmosphere. AS sunlight is also harm
full, the storage place should be dark
ened.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-05-22
PRIZES STIMULATE
INVENTIVE GENIUS

The simple expedient of offering
prizes of $50 has resulted in the dis
covery that there are 152 amateur in
ventors In England whose inventions
have a commercial value The Insti-
tute of Patentees In London offered
prizes for the best inventions In sew
eral classes, and about 500 inventions
were submitted from which four ma
5or prize winners were selected. The
152 inventions will be submitted to
various manufacturers, asserts the
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The major prizes were awarded to
the inventors of a kettle with lid
that will not fall off, a portable fire,
a rotoscope based on the theory of
relatively for gauging the speed of ma
chinery, and a machine for bending
rods and tubes.
Sir William Grey-Wilson, head of
the institute. is an inventor of renown,
and his house Is full of his handicraft.
One Of the most ingenious is in the
chicken house. A few grains of corn
are placed in a tin beneath the perches.
When the chickens wake and peck at
the corn spring is released which
opens the door of the house.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-05-22
THE DANGER OF DYED
FURS

ZONE time ago / called attention to
- the danger of dyed furs, worn In
close contact with the skin. Naturally,
these cases are more numerous during
the winter. That they are increasing
in number is probable. 1t Is also prob
able that many women suffer from irri-
tation of the skin from dyed furs with
out ever recognizing the cause.
In recent issue of the British Medi-
cal Journal appears report from the
department of skin diseases of ST. Bar
tholomew's hospital, London. In this
one department of one hospital, during
the past two winters, there were sc
cases Of poisoning of the skin from
dyed furs. In all these cases the fur
was worn around the neck as a collar.
In one case the fur also formed the
cuffs of the coat. In "a of these cases
the fur was rabbit fur dyed brown,
what is known In the fur business as
"beaver-coney." In one case it was
goats hair dyed black and In the
other case it was not possible to iden-
tify the fur.
In each case the dye produced a
blotchy eruption on the neck, running
in, lines across the back and sides of
the neck parallel to the jaw. The erup-
ton was followed by blistering of the
skin. oozing Of serum and the forma-
ton of crusts on the skin. The skin
irritation continued as long as the pa
tient wore the fur. AS soon as this
was left off and some mild healing
cream used on the skin, the eruption
disappeared.
Whether the dye used In coloring
these furs contains some irritating
substance, whether there are certain
persons who are particularly suscep-
tible to some dyes, or whether only
certain kinds OF fur are capable of pro-
ducing the skin irritation is not known.
Certainly II all dyed furs were equally
irritating to all persons who wore
them there would be more frequent
cases of skin poisoning.
Neither is Ii known whether perspi-
ration has anything to do with 1t or
whether getting the fur collar wet in
creases the chances Of poisoning. We
only know that some fur on some
people causes a very painful and dis
agreeable eruption Of the skim
If you find that your fur collar irri-
tates your neck, stop wearing it. Any
way, be on the safe side and wear a
silk handkerchief or scarf between
your fur collar and your own skin so
as to keep the fur from coming in di-
rect contact with your skin.