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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
Dies Near Mountyille

The death of Mrs Mandana Nolan,
aged 80, occurred Saturday at D.
M, at her home near MountvilIe,
this county. Mrs. Nolan was the
widow of Alfred Nolan whose death
occurred many years ago. She had
been married twice Her first husl
band was Samuel Smith. Mrs. No
lan's maiden name was Gould, and
her original home was in the neigh
borhood of Sunbury in Delaware
county, this state. She is survived
by the following named children:
C. B. Smith who resides at Charles
ton, w. Va; Martin Nolan of Zanes-
Vile; Arthur Nolan who resides
near Mountville; Mrs. Anna Moody
of Glouster, and Mrs. Ora Young
whose home is at Lovill, Ky.
Funeral services were held Mon
day morning at the Mountville
church, conducted by Rev Lafol-
lette, and interment was made at
Mountville
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
Oakland NJ. Il. Church Notes

Sunday, Feb. %: Sunday school
at $50 a. M H. A Morris, super
intendent Preaching by the pastor
at 10:30. Subject, Patriotic Citi-
zenship." Epworth League at $50
p. m. No evening church service.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at z p.
m. Junior League Saturday, 1;30 p.
In.
Monthly business and social meet
ing of the Junior and Epworth
Leagues, Friday evening, Feb. 27, at
Floyd Balls.
The ladies' aid will serve a chick
en- soup supper at Floyd Balls Sat-
urday evening, Feb. %.
After slowly recuperating from a
protracted sickness of influenza, the
pastor Rev Edgar B. Dean will be
able to be in the pulpit again on
Sunday.
Harvey Morris has been elected
delegate to conference, and Charles
Lane was elected delegate to junior
laymen's conference. E. J. Ross and
Theodore Ball were elected alter
mates
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
At The Churches
Malta M. r.. Church

Everybody finds out, sooner OF
later, that all success worth having
is founded on Christian rules oil
conduct.-H M. Field.
Let our motto be THE Best for
the Kingdom of God" Sunday
school at 9:15 a. m Preaching at
10: so. Evening service at O'Clock.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p.
1 m. Help on the cause of God by be-
ing present at prayer meeting-F.
Gillian, pastor.
Special Meetings-MaIta NJ. Fl.
The Malta NJ E. church has se-
cured Charles E. Wieand, one of the
finest evangelistic singers and or
ganizers in this country, to assist in
a. series of meetings to begin Easter
Sunday, April IL.
Make special note Of the date
and prepare for the great work
ahead of us.--XX.
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m. Pub
lie worship at 1890. Subject of
sermon, Christ Cleansing the Tenn
meeting at 6:45 p. m. Popular
questions answered at 7:30: Are
great men religious? What was
Washington's belief? What can
learn from Washington? Kings
meeting Wednesday, Feb. 25, at
I7:30 p. m. Leader, Rev. Mr.. Nuzum.
A, N. Grove, pastor.
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. M Morn
ing worship at 10:30. Subject, "The
First Revival" Epworth League at
GAS p. m. Evening worship at
1880. The Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution are to- worship with
us. Other patriotic organizations
are invited. Our special effort meet
ings will start with our Sunday SER
yices.-Perry S. Neldon, pastor
Main st. Church OF Christ
Bible school at $50 a. m. Glasses
for all. Morning worship with COM
munion and sermon at 1920. Ser
mon subject, mo Other Name"
Young peoples meeting at $50 p.
m. Evening worship at 7:30.
Theme, "The Bridegroom Cometh"
Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30
p. m. Don't forget the annual bus
mess meeting Friday evening, Feb.
20. A cordial welcome awaits you
at all of these services.-B. F. w.
Pitman, pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m
Preaching at 1890 by Evangelist
Gale Jr. C. E. S. meeting at p.
M. Y. P. S. C. E. at $50. Evange-
listic service at 1880. Come.-W
NJ. Wilson, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
Purchases Farm

Mr.. and Mrs. C. D. Pierce of Ken
nebec hill, expect to leave for Fair
lee, VT, the latter part of April, and
spend the summer there with their
son Rev. Mckinley Pierce and fam
lily. Rev. Pierce purchased a farm
on Lake Moorey, near Fairlee, VT,
where his wife's people reside, and
conduct camp. The purpose of Mr..
Pierce's parents going over is to de-
eide what best to do with the farm.
1t contains 120 acres and has been
run as dairy and vegetable farm,
but Rev. Pierce has it in mind to
make of it tourists rest camp,
since the place is ideally located
for such purposes. Rev. Pierce has
no intention of giving up the min
istry, but during the months of July
and August he has vacation, and
reasons that he could give camp
his personal supervision After
looking the place over, if Mr.. and
Mrs. Pierce feel that it would be to
their liking, they may decide to re-
main on it, as their permanent
home. Rev. Pierce obtained posses
sion of the farm in November
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
Suffers Terrible Injury

Relatives here have received word
of the serious accident that happen
ed to Mr.. Roy Deaver of Tucson,
Ariz., on Feb. II. He is railroad
yard brakeman, and while about his
work met with an accident causing
injuries which necessitated the am
putation of his left arm at the shoul-
der, and his left leg below the knee.
No particulars have been learned as
to how the accident occurred. The
doing as well as could be expected.
His wife will be remembered as Miss
Savilla Masterson who before her
marriage made her home with her
grandmother, who is Mrs. Savilla
Wallace
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
The I1OngwOrth Baby

This little Longworth girl must
prepare to be very much loved. She
undoubtedly is very much loved al
ready, though she is perhaps little
! young yet to realize it, having been
| born last Saturday morning. Her
parents have been married 19 years
today and she is the first baby. We
can hardly imagine circumstances
under which little girl, or even a
little boy for that matter, would
be more welcome. Nick and Alice
will be, undoubtedly are, simply
crazy about her. 1t is almost like
being father and mother and grand
father and grandmother of the same
dear little creature, and no one can
be crazier about new babies than
grandfathers and grandmothers,
though fathers and mothers do fair
ly we'll in that respect. We see that
Grandmother Roosevelt, who was on
hand at the hospital, already
strongly implies with grandmother
ly earnestness that two such cum
ming little feet as this baby has ney-
er were born into the world before,
and we have no doubt the rest of her
matches her feet.
The arrival of the baby, we
imagine, removes the last doubt, if
any, of Nick's election to the speak
ership of the national house of rep
resentatives. All the world loves d
young father, especially after he's
waited 19 years to be one.-O. S.
Journal
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
II. r. A. Meeting

The parent-teachers' association
will hold their regular meeting in
the high school auditorium next
Monday evening, Feb. 23, at 1880 p.
m. The following program will be
given: Scripture reading and prayer,
Rev. B. F. w. Pitman; minutes of
last meeting: question box; talk, j..
S. Taylor, subject, "The child in it's
relation to the school and state;"
vocal solo, Miss Window; business
meeting.
The questions answered last meet
ing night were of great interest AS
much information may be obtained
concerning school affairs by these
questions, let each bring a question
for the question box.-XX
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
Death OF Orange Perry

The death of Mrs. Jennie Perry
which occurred Jan. 80 at the Wash
ington county home, was noted in
the Democrat. 1t was stated that
she was born near Chesterhill, her
maiden name being Paxton.
The death of her husband Orange
Perry, aged 80, followed in one
week, occurring also at the Wash
ington county home, Feb. S. He had
been an inmate there two months.
Death came after a two days illness
with paralysis. Mr.. Perry was born
in the Bartlett community and was
80 years of age at the time of his
death. He is survived by two broth
ers, both residing in Washington
county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
JOSEPH FIT. KNIGHT, CIVIL
WAR SOLDIER, PASSES AWAY

Former County Commissioner
Joseph, H. Knight, aged 70 years,
mention of whose critical illness had
been made, died Monday morning
about 8 80 at the home of his SON
in-law and daughter Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Smith of upper Malta. Death
was due to paralysis. Some three
years ago he suffered the first stroke
from which he never fully recovered.
A second stroke came on Jan. 14th,
of this year, since which time his
case was hopeless. About two weeks
ago he had the third stroke, and
from that time on his condition had
b been critical.
Mr.. KnightFwas a son of the late
George and Elizabeth Hamilton
knight, and was born in Marion
township, Morgan county, where he
spent his young manhood. Later he
moved to Homer township, this
county, where he lived for about 80
years, and where he successfully fol-
lowed farming, and for number of
years operated saw mill. His wife
who was Miss Hannah Currey, died
in June, 1902 They were the par
ents of five children-Howard
Knight 'of Columbus; Clarence of
Marion, Ind; Mrs. Ella X. Smith of
Malta; Mrs. Annie Croy, Morton,
Miss, and G. L. Knight of Elwood,
Ind. In his parents family were
five children. Surviving are sister,
Mrs. Annie STROBE of ,Chesterhill,
and brother, B. F.. knight of Hill
liards, O. Two sisters-Mrs John
\ T.. Williams of Trenton, Mo, and
Mrs Engle Huffman of Chesterhill,
are deceased.
Mr.. Knight was soldier of the
Civil war. He enlisted at Chester
hill in February 1864, in Co. d,
26th o. V. v. L., and saw hard SER
vice. In the battle of Kenesaw
mountain he suffered wound. He
was in the battle of Franklin, and
was with Sherman on his memorable
march to the sea. After the war
closed he was sent to the Mexican
border on soldier duty.
In the year 1906 he was elected
commissioner of Morgan county,
serving two terms. He made good
official Following the death of his
wife he continued to reside ON his
place in Homer township for about
six years, when he came to Malta,
and had since made his home there
and in McConnelsville. He was a
man well posted on the affairs of the
day. He possessed pleasing per-
sOnality. Although staunch Re-
publican, he was far from being Of
fensiyely partisan, and he was high
ly regarded by all who knew him,
and had a wide acquaintance. He
was a member of the G. A. r. here,
and at one time was a member of
the K. of P. lodge at Mountville.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesdcy at 9:45 a. m, at the home of
his daughter in upper Malta, and
were Hnder the auspices of the G.. A.
r. Following the services the flu
neral party left on the Il O'Clock
train, the body being taken to Ches-
terhill and burial being made in the
Marion cemetery. AT the funeral,
DR.. J. B. Naylor read an obituary
sketch and also gave his poem "He
Was My Friend" Major Kahler sang
solo. The pallbearers were W. d.
Matson, G. w. Lowell, A. H. Mercer,
G. o. McGonagle and Emmett and
Ernest Gillespie.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
NJ. & NJ. suffers Rad Defeat

In the basket ball game Tuesday
night at Marietta, between Marietta
senior high and M. & M, the former
carried off the bacon to the tune of
so to 18. At every turn the M. C
M. players were outplayed. This in
the face of the fact that NJ. & NJ de-
feated Athens high, and Athens had
defeated Marietta At the half way
period the score was "a to in Mar
ietta's favor. The game was largely
attended. The players who went on
the trip from here were Hooper, Os-
borne, Jones, Lewis, Bingham, Par
tesius and Kennard.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
Sister OF Hugh Gormley Dies

The Glouster Press of last week
said:
Mrs. Chas. Curran, a sister to
Hugh Gormley of this city, died
Tuesday at her home in Tulsa, Okla.
Mr.. Gormley received message
Monday morning telling of her SER
ious illness. On Monday evening he
received a message from his brother
Ed Gormley of Columbus, stating
that Mrs. Curran was dying and that
he was leaving Monday night for
Tulsa. She died, however, before
he arrived at Tulsa. Mr.. and Mrs
Curran resided in this city about
Is years ago, and Mr.. Curran at the
time was employed in oil fields in
this territory. About ten years ago
they located in Oklahoma.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
Death OF III. Nj. Starrett

Mention is made elsewhere in this
paper of the death of III. M. Starrett
of near Museville. He was the faith
er of Rev. Chas. Starrett of Oberlin,
formerly of Rural Dale. He is also
survived by his wife; two sons, E. J.
Starrett of Duncan Falls and J. C.
of the home; and two daughters
Mrs. Lydia Bethel of Rio Grande,
O., and Mrs. Ida Revenaugh near
Museville. Mrs. L. ]. Onstott of
GAINESVILLE and Mrs. Fred Benjamin
of Polk, Neb., are his sisters.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
THE NEW ERA CLUB OBSERVES
ANNUAL HOSPITALITY NIGHT

l MONDAY ulSut Iu0 thOlCo VI tu6
New Era club observed hospitality
night, which was everything that
the name implies. This is an annual
affair of the club, and it is held in
mid d-season, featured by banquet.
!! 1t took place on this occasion at the
Kennebec hotel, where an elaborate
dinner, elegantly prepared, was
served The menu included chick n,
gravy, hot biscuits, mashed pota-
toes, pea patties, mixed pickle, per-
fection salad, salted almonds. Nea-
politan ice cream, cake and coffee.
Each member of the club was privi-
legged to invite guest, and in all
about SO sat down to the banquet.
The dining room was tastefully
decorated in the club colors-gold
and white, which were also feature
in the dessert and the place cards
The latter were beautifully done by
Mrs. c. l.. Stanbery. Flags were
displayed in honor of the patriotic
events of the month.
Following the dinner Mrs. George
Hoffman,, president of the club, in
few words turned the gathering
over to the executive committee of
which Mrs. B. d, Richardson was
chairman, and which had charge of
the entertainment features that
were entirely free from formality.
A number of interesting contests
were carried out-including a tele-
graph contest, month of February
historical contest, crossword puz-
zle, and a hat trimming contest. In
the latter four men were entered,
whose object was to trim an equal
number of ladies hats from
Christmas mix of fancy articles"
such as are usually found on ladies'
hats. Those in the contest were Dr.
J.. A. King, G. M. Scott, c. L. Stan
berry and Earle Eveland. The first
named was clear out of the running
His trim looked like your jaw feels
when the doctor removes tooth.
The second named might have won
the prize had he not visited Gotham
lately. and Broadway styles were too
plainly reflected in thej hat he trim
med. Such don't go here as yet.
The first prize went to Earle Eve
land, and the second to G. l., Stan
berry. The latter seriously question
ed the decision of the judges, and if
there had been any possible way to
do it, he would have appealed the
matter to higher authorities. He
almost caused a riot when he init
mated that he would likely have TAX
en- first place, had his that" been
displayed on a better model. The
thing that gave first prize to Eve
land, was the speed with which he
made his trim-it was because C. L.
was the trailer in this respect, that
really lost him the prize, which
prize was the same as those awarded
in the other contests-toy hatchet
and fan combination.
On behalf of the invited guests
Judge Harry NJ Finley in a short
speech expressed the real apprecia-
ton of the visitors, for the very de-
lightful time accorded them.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
Death OF Frank Brown

Frank Brown, aged rs years, died
at his home near Jacksonville, Ath-
ens county, Feb. g., after an illness
with pneumonia. He is survived by
his wife, two sons-Clarence Brown
of Millfield and l. w. Brown of Ak
ron; and two daughters-Mrs.A A. o.
Wolfe of Congress Run and Mrs. r.
III. Wemmer who resides near the
parental home. The deceased was
well known in the Sunday Greek
valley. For many years he was a
member of Trimble Lodge F. & A.
M
Funeral services were held at the
Jacksonville M e. church, and bur-
ial was made in the Sands cemetery
at Trimble.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
Herman Creddolph Brought Here

Herman Creddolph, alias Her
man Williams, colored, was brought
here last Saturday from the Colum-
bus workhouse, where he had been
serving a sentence on a delinquency
charge. He was indicted here by
the October grand jury for abandon
ing legitimate children. Sheriff New
ton went to Columbus and brought
him here where he was placed in
Jail, awaiting arraignment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
Let Contract For Relief Ferry

Upon his bid of $3.50 per day Ed
ward Wagner of Relief was granted
two year contract for the operation
of the inter-county ferry over the
Muskingum river at that place, at a
joint meeting of the Washington and
Morgan county commissioners which
was held in Marietta Saturday af-
|ternoon. Matter of re-establisn-
ment of the ferry at Beckett was dis
cussed, but the commissioners de-
cided that they would make no move
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
Gard OF Thanks

We desire in this manner to thank
all of our friends and neighbors who
so kindly assisted us during the
sickness and after the death of our
beloved mother Virginia Lent. To
also thank the minister Rev. Gilli-
Ian for his words of comfort; the
ones who wrote us letters of con-
dolence, and all who sent flow
ers.-John Lent, Anna Lent
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19

Mr.. George Betz of Rural Dale
was down the first of the week, to
see his brother Mr.. j. M. BetZ who
broke his leg last week when he fell
in going UP in hay NOW, at his
place near here. He suffered bad
nervous shock the first of the week,
and his son DR.. Delmer Betz of New
ark came down. Besides suffering
from the broken leg, Mr.. Betz also
suffers from bruises he sustained in
the fall, but he now seems to be do
ing very well.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
Death OF Blue Rock Woman

The death of Mrs. Melissa Hutch
inson, aged SO, occurred at her home
at Blue Rock Feb. IL, after an ill
ness from a complication of diseases.
She is survived by her husband JOS
eph Hutchinson and four children
G. G. Hutchinson of GAINESVILLE; G. C..
Hutchinson and Mrs. Oscar Bartlett
of Blue Rock and Mrs. Gertrude
Beck of Perrysville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
Mrs. Baker Still In HospitaI

Mrs. Ralph Baker who had the
foref1nger of her left hand removed
recently, on account of trouble from
an infection, is still at Bethesda hos
pital, 1t was necessary to make an
other opening in her hand Wednes-
day, as it has not been healing as
well as it should.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
Big Time AT Scientific Tonight

At the Scientific Society meeting
tonight. real treat is in store.
Capt. Irven Travis is on the pro-
gram. He will speak on "Do You
Remember" Well, do you? Be
present and find out. 1t is free to
all and everybody is invited. The
program begins at 1880 sharp.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19

The mother of Chas. M. Humston
whose death is noted elsewhere, was
Jessie Shoop before marriage, and
formerly resided in McConnelsville
where she has many friends. Mrs.
Chas Abel who is her cousin and
Mrs. w. A Barkhurst of this place
were in attendance at the funeral
which was held from the Presbyter-
ian church in Beverly. ~
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
Deaths Toll
Feb. IL to 10

Mrs. Chas. Curran, Tulsa. Okla.
Orange Perry, Washington county.
Joseph H. Knight, Malta.
Frank Frame, Rural Dale.
Hanson Starrett, Museville.
Mrs. JOS. Hutchinson, Blue Rock.
Mrs. Mandana Nolan. Mountville.
Miles Moore, Porterville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Morrison of
Rose Farm celebrated their 43d wed
ding anniversary at their home Sat
urday. Feb. 4. Children and grand
children were present, and a de-
licious supper was served.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
Entertained At White Home

Miss Lulu White, Mrs. Chas. T.
White and Miss Woodie Chambers
entertained Wednesday evening at
the home of the former, about so
guests at bridge and 500. Very
nice refreshments were served, and
the occasion throughout was most
delightful one.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
Here For Knight Funeral

The following from out of town
attended the funeral of Mr.. Joseph
HI. knight, Wednesday: Mr.. and Mrs.
III. e. Smith. Marietta; Mrs Dora
Curry, Mr.. and Mrs. HI. J. knight,
Paul Knight and Miss Annis knight,
all of Columbus; G.. L. Knight, Ell
wood, Ind, and C. L. Knight, Mar
ion, Ind.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
MuluDs Epidemic

A regular mumps epidemic has
struck this section Of the state, and
this community is right in the thick
of it, While the majority have had
ordinary attacks, some have been
quite i'll. In some instances parties
have had the disease a second time.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
ID. A. r.. To Attend Patriotic Service

Members of the local organization
of the Daughters of the American
Revolution will attend the special
patriotic service at the McConneIs-
vile M. E. church Sunday evening.
Other patriotic organizations are in
vited to be present, as we'll as the
general public.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19

The GAINESVILLE Signal of Feb. IT
had the following: Seeking to re-
cover $500 alleged due on contract,
Fred e. Blue filed suit in common
pleas court in Muskingum county
Tuesday, against Joseph Tullius. The
purported contract involved the
sale of Percheron horse. Attorney
Danford represents the plaintiff
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19

Mrs. L. T. Gray went to Columbus
Wednesday for visit with her son
Mr.. Frank Gray. She expects also
to visit her daughter Mrs. Frank
Murphy and family of Pittsburgh,
before returning home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19

Mr.. p. G. Ball of this place, teach
er in the M. & NJ schools, and
Messrs. c.. B. Smith and A. C. Taylor
of Malta. and Miss Nettie Henery of
the Herald office, have been among
the recent mumps victims.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19
Judge LYME Fitting Up Offices

Judge ]. @. Lyme has leased the
room over the post office, in the op-
era house building, for the practice
of law. 1t is being repapered and
painted, and will likely be ready for
occupancy next week
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19

Mr. Frank W. Raney who has been
living on the DR.. c. S. Dye place,
back of Malta, but has been working
on the new sanatorium construction
this winter, is to have sale the
26th of this month, and expects to
move to this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19

Mrs. Robert Cochran and two
daughters Sue Elizabeth and 10 Ell
len, of Mt. Vernon, came Wednesday
for a visit with the formers parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Walker.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-19

Mr.. George Ralston who has been
suffering with varicose veins for sew
-eral weeks, was sufficiently recover
ed Monday to be able to resume his
position at the BrownManly Plow
works.