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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08
East Windsor

Mrs. Frank Montgomery has as
her guest her mother Mrs. w. NJ.
Rife, Mrs. Wayne Web and son
Wayne, Mrs. Lindsey Web and son,
They are from Catlettsburg, KY.
Will Harvey and wife who have
moved to Newcomerstown, spent
Wednesday night at Earl Phillips
and returned to their home Thurs
day evening. Frank Montgomery
returned to his work at Columbus,
after spending over Sunday at home.
Mrs. Annie Fitch called on An
ME Phillips Friday. Mrs. Fitch and
sister Mrs. Alice Gordon went to
Cleveland Sunday Mrs. Fitch is 60
ling to make Cleveland her home.
Thos McCracken and wife called at
Frank Mummey's Sunday. Ralph
Sells and Ethel Phillips We're in Nc
Connelsville at Blanche Rex's and
Nancy Bethel's.. Mrs. Greathouse is
visiting her daughter Mrs. Susie
Antill.. Mrs. Cora Phillis and
daughter Erma visited at Bernard
Hanson's one day last week. Nick
Farmhouse and family spent Sunday
in GAINESVILLE. The doctor was call
ed Monday for James Hosom. Mrs.
Cora Phillis and Mrs. Inez Montgom-
cry visited Mrs. Annie Phillips Mon
day. Bernard Hanson and wife
spent part of last week at Chas.
Ash's. Harris Phillips and wife
took his Sunday school class on a
picnic Sunday, going out to Meigs.
Earl Phillips and Ralph Sells We're
cutting logs down in West Virginia.
Emmett Gatewood has been doing
some work at Coburn school house,
also at Hosom school house. The
much needed rain came at last, also
some very cool weather with it,.
Florence Gatewood and her mother
Mrs. Clara Gatewood of McConnels-
vile called on Mrs. Tillie Henery
and brother Emmett Gatewood one
evening last week. Thomas Nc
Cracker and wife were Sunday call
ers at Frank Mummey's.. C. W..
Gheen of Wheeling is visiting friends
here. ON Sept. 25 Frank Mummey
finished his threshing season. He
threshed 81 bushels of oats for EN-
NETT Gatewood, from 40 shocks
eight sheaves in shock.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08
$50 And Costs

Last week mention was made of a
stranger in an auto running down
Mr.. Ode Cordray out the Barnesville
pike, while he with VIM. Huffman
was driving bunch of cattle. 1t
was later learned that the name of
the offender was Lewis E. Nickols, a
salesman from GAINESVILLE. He was
arrested by Marshal Drury, charged
with reckless driving, and when ar
raigned here before Mayor McKibben
entered a plea Of guilty, and was
fined $50 and costs. Asked why he
did not stop after knocking Nj.
Cordray down, he gave the fiimsy
excuse that he had his foot fast on
the accelerator, and could not stop
the machine.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08
City Restaurant Changes Hands

Mr.. and Mrs. j. K. Bingham of
this place have purchased the City
restaurant and will take charge Nov.
i. Mr.. and Mrs. Ira G. Frash who
have owned and managed the res
taurant since March /, express them
selves as being highly pleased with
the business, and with the patronage
in general they have received from
the public. Mr.. Trash expects to be
employed as salesman for the Coch-
ran Bros. Cigar company of this
place.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Bingham are
too well known to need an introduc-
ton to the public, and that they
will make a fine success of the res
taurant business goes without say
ing.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08
Volume Sc
Funeral OF DIR. w. d. Mercer


The four sisters in this county,
Mrs. Viola Fouts, Mrs. Alice Smith,
Mrs. Grace Hallowell and Mrs. Flor
ence Strong, attended the funeral in
Columbus Saturday, of their brother
DR.. w. d. Mercer, whose death was
noted in this paper last week The
funeral was in charge of his former
pastor and friend Rev. R. o. Nc
Rae, and was under the auspices of
The Knights Templar Commandery
No. 60, of Columbus, of which the
deceased was member. The Tenn
plars in uniform gave their beauti-
full ritualistic burial service. Inter
ment was made in Union cemetery,
Columbus. The beautiful floral Of
ferings filled two sides, to the CELL
ing, of the room in which the de-
ceased lay, in his knight Templar
uniform.
The following sketch, in sub
stance, of DR.. Mercer, was furnished
by a relative: Worley De Forest,
only son of William D. and Nancy
(Gray) Mercer, was born near Mt
Zion church, Bristol township, Nor
gan county, July 10, 1855, and died
in Columbus Oct. 1, 1925, aged SO
years. He spent his early life upon
the farm where he was born. In
1892 he married Frances G.. Mum
mey, who died two years later. He
then took up the study of medicine
completing his work in 1896. He
was a graduate of o. s. u, both ia
the agricultural and medical courses
He began to practice medicine al
Philo. While there he married Stel-
la Rice. On account of breakdown
in health, they removed to Boulder
Colo, where he practiced medicine
later locating in McConnelsville
where he continued to practice un-
til three years ago when the family
moved to Columbus to complete the
education of the two daughters, and
where DR.. Mercer had had a
large and increasing practice. The
deceased united with the church al
Mt. Zion in his early youth, trans
ferring his membership to McCon.
nelsville and finally to Columbus
He leaves to mourn his loss, the
wife, two aughters-Lucille who is
teaching, and Mildred of the home
also the four sisters mentioned
above
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08
Had Pal On S-51

Mr.. Alfred Gear who was one of
the three out of 36 of the crew who
escaped from the ill-fated u. S. sub
marine S-51, which sank over a
week ago off Block Island, r. L., was
at one time pal and bunk mate of
B. F. Haines of Bristol township.
The two were together from 1917 to
1919 on the battleship North Da-
kota. Mr.. Haines speaks of Mr..
Gear as being number one
fellow in every respect, and he is
much pleased to know that his life
was spared.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08
COMMISSIONERS MEET

The county commissioners held
their regular monthly meeting Mon
day and transacted business as fol-
lows:
The York township trustees pre-
sented petition asking for the i'm
provement of road No. 9 in the sec
ordary road system, andsr the pro-
vision of the Green law. same was
ordered filed for further action. This
reed extends from Roy Floyd's to
the Bloom-York township nna. a
similar petition was received from
l.nion township trustees for the I'M
prcvement of roai No. is. in the
secondary road system, under The
provisions of the Green law. Same
was ordered fled for future action.
This road starts ai Wolf Creek
church and runs in a northwest di-
rectfon through Morganville, toward
Santoy.
A petition was received from the
trustees of Union township asking
that the road leading from Ringgold
to Sunday Creek, by the way of
Frank Harrison's and H. E. Grimes
be numbered under the provisions
OF the Green law. Same was order
ed filed.
A statement was received from
the trustees of Morgan township
agreeing to furnish certain funds
for the improvement of road No. /
in the secondary road system, for a
period of three years. Same was
ordered filed for action until after
the trustees apply for aid on road
No. l under the Green law. This
road leads from McConnelsville cor
poration line south through the
township to the Windsor township
line.
Commissioner Pierpoint was in
structed to have repaired by force
account of labor, the Henry Blind
bridge in Windsor township.
A resolution was adopted applying
for state aid on l. CHI. No. $50, be-
|ginning at east end of Sec. k-3 and
extending in an easterly direction tC
the line between Morgan and Noble
counties. This is the section of the
Barnesville road from the end of the
present improvement, on past the
Bristol store. to about the forks OF
the road. This section of road had
been previously granted and is to be
built by state and federal aid.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08
Mrs. G. l.. Johnson Much Worse

The many friends here of Mrs. c..
L. Johnson of near GAINESVILLE, will
be sorry to learn that she is not
nearly so well, and is now in q criti-
cal condition. 1t will be recalled
that she underwent a serious opera
ton for gall bladder trouble, a num-
Der of weeks ago, from which she
did not fully recover. last Wednes-
day she was taken very bad, and
was rushed to the Good Samaritan
hospital, GAINESVILLE. Her condition
is such that an operation will not be
attempted at present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08
Theatre Party For II. G. Patients


Last Saturday Manager Earle Eve
land of the opera house gave a thea
tre party for the patients of Rocky
Glen sanatorium. The film was the
great special, THE Ten Command
ments," with full orchestra. Fol
lowing the show, Mr.. Ira G. Frash of
the City restaurant gave an ice
cream party for the patients. Among
those who furnished the cars to con-
vey the patients to and from the san
atorium were j. r. Alderman, Geo.
Scott and C.. Z. Fisher. Not only
the sanatorium patients, but the
management of that institution,
greatly appreciate the hospitality of
Messrs. Eveland and Trash, and of
those who furnished autos, also the
kindly spirit of helpfulness that this
community renders to the sanator-
ium. Supt. Phillips states to this
paper that he never was in COM
munity where the people in general
showed such interest and willingness
to assist the sick, and to cooperate
with the management, as here. Mr.
Phillips also states that they are
striving to do the utmost to main
tain the fine feeling which exists.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08
Stockport

James Oliver Curwood's "The
Alaskan" will prove the greatest
Thomas Meighan picture ever run at
night. An outdoor picture of the
pines and open spaces. Admission
Is and Csc.
Mrs. Minnie Mcdonald is visiting
Frank Gifford's at Pennsville. Mr..
and Mrs. A. 2. Penrose, Miss Mary
Evans and Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Hen
cry attended the Henery reunion at
McConnelsville, Sunday, Mrs. C. P.
Justice is visiting her sister Mrs.
Jas. Humphrey of McConnelsville. :.
Merylin Maynard of Lima and Miss
Mabel Calland of Summerfield spent
the week end visiting relatives. :.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Bishop and
: their nephew Byron Hook motored to
Columbus Sunday and spent the day
with Tom Hook. Freddie James
spent the week end with his uncle
Tom Humphrey and family. Fred
James and family and Miss Elma
Beard spent Sunday at McConnels-
t.. l..
Columbus were the week end guests
of relatives. Mrs. Bryan Medley
and daughter Doris of Columbus ar
rived Monday to visit relatives. :.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. G.. Williams and
Paul Kean left Monday on a motor
trip to Crooksville and Tiffin where
they will visit friends. Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Smith, Miss Louise
Schaffer and John Miller of Col
neaut Pa, Mrs. Elizabeth Congevy
and daughter Louisiana of Pitts
burgh and Mrs. Herbert Gillespie or
McConnelsville were Sunday guests
of Howard Smiths. .Murry Ewers
and friend of Dayton visited last
week with E. r. Swayne's. Miss
Thelma Love of Malta spent Monday
night with Miss Mildred Wallace. :.
Remember the rally day program
next Sunday night at 1880 at the M.
p. church. Mrs. Leila Andersc1 o.
GAINESVILLE and Mrs. Laura Wallace
of Roxbury spent Friday here. The
M. w. w. club will be entertained
Friday at Mrs. Mazda Gilmore's. Mi.
and Mrs. Marvin Clifford and MI. and
Mrs. Harry Henery were among
those who attended the Henery re-
union at McConnelsville. The cake
walk which was to be held this Fri
day night at the high school. has
been postponed. Watch for fhe date
later. The teachers of the Chester
hill school pleasantly entertained
one night last week the teachers, and
their wives, of the Stockport and
Pennsville schools. The young girls
and boys of Mr.. Palmer's class held
their first business and social meet
ing at the home of their president
Delmer Medley, Monday night. Later
in the evening they went to the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Maynard
where they had shower for the
newly weds. Mr. and Mrs. Maynard
received many nice and useful gifts.
They then departed into the country
where they spent the remainder of
the evening at d weiner roast. LII
you have not already paid your dues
to the r. t. A., you are requested to
do so as soon as possible, as you are
not considered a member until the
dues are all in. Time of meeting
will be Tuesday, Oct. 20. Mrs. c. L..
Newberry of Rockford, ILL.,, is the
guest of her father r. B. Lane.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08
Evelands Purchase Grocery

Mr.. D. w. Eveland and son Mr.
L. d. Eveland of Eagleport have pur-
chased the Charles Ashton grocery
here on lower Main street, and will
take possession Oct 10. The Eve
lands are not new in the grocery
business, Mr.. d. w. Eveland having
been in the grocery business at
Eagleport for many years. They
khave leased flats in the Franklin ho-
tel building, where they will reside
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08
Dies In Camden, Maine

The death of Mrs. Dora Decrow
wife of Captain George Decrow OF
Camden, Maine, occurred there Sept
28, as the result of paralysis. Mrs
Decrow's maiden name was Mohler
and she was sister of Mrs. Ruth
Fox of this place. She was about
10 years of age. Besides Mrs, Fox
she leaves two other sisters, Mrs
Lizzie Vogel and Mrs. Margaret
Murphey, both Of GAINESVILLE, also
one son, Ned Decrow. The home OF
the deceased in her earlier life was
in McConnelsvil1e.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08
Candidate For U. S. Senator Here

Charles E. Whorton of Kenton,
who is candidate for u. S. Senator
next year. was caller here the lat
ter part of last week. He is one of
the leading merchants of Kenton,
and is also successful farmer. He
has the endorsement of the Ohio
Farmers Defense League and the
federated clubs of Ohio. His name
will appear on the Democratic pri-
mary ballot.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08
Charged With Robbery

James Heiskell, colored, of Lath-
rop, was arrested recently, charged
with entering Carl Woodyard's prop
erty near Chesterhill, and taking
goods valued at several hundred
dollars. When arraigned before
Ross Talbot, J. p, he'entered plea
of not guilty. Bond was fixed at
$500 which he was unable to furnish
and he was brought here Tuesday
and was placed in Jail. He was bound
over to the grand jury which is now
in session.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08
C. r. Rambo To Florida

Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Rambo who
spent the summer at the Mrs. Rose
Singree farm, Meigsville, as has been
their custom for number of years,
left Wednesday for their home at
Akron. However they will spend
but about two days there, when
they leave for New Smyrna, Fla, to
spend the winter
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08
WITH THE COUNCIL

The village council at their regu-
lar monthly meeting, held Friday
night, transacted business as fol-
lows:
A survey was ordered for side
walk from a line between Sol Bakers
and Burt Berrys, to the corporation
line.
Building permits were issued to
G. L. Carlton for garage, also two
porches on his property which he
recently purchased of III. HI. Dunn.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08
New Decorations At Pat Whites

Have you noted the new decora-
tions at Pat Whites on the square?
If not, take a peep, since they are
worth looking at. The rear part of
his place is all dressed up like a
Japanese garden. Overhead is lat
tice work, with its trailing vines,
and the lighting effect is in harmony
with the decorations.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08
DIR. Mark Buys Office Building

Dr. Louis Mark, 327 East State
street, has taken over the 99-year
lease on the property at SIT North
High street, from w. J. Fitz Henry.
The property is improved with a
three story brick building, fitted into
offices for doctors and dentists. Nc
Observation-Disclosures also report sale
of DR.. Marks duplex dwelling at
1924 Dryden road to Dr. E. H.
Chaplin of 131 East State street.
Columbus Dispatch
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08

At the meeting of Valley Chapter
No. 19 o. E. S. held Tuesday even
place, and pot luck supper was
served. There was large attend
ance, and fine social time was en-
ioyed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08
Students At O. S. u.

In our list last week of students
who were entering the O. S. o., at
Columbus. or resuming their studies
after the summer vacation, the
names of Ivers Hooper and Raymond
Birch were omitted. The former
begins his second year study in the
pharmaceutical course, and Mr..
Birch his third year in ceramic en-
gineering.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08

A gathering of Supt. and Mrs.
Chas. Taylor of the county home and
their sons and families and few
friends was held Sunday at the Tay-
lor farm near the fair ground. A
fine picnic dinner was served in the
house which at present is unoccu-
pied.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08
Chadwick school Fair

A school fair will be held at the
Chadwick school house, Friday ev-
ening, Oct. 16. Miss Dora Lochary
is teacher. Besides the fair there
will be cake walk and short pro-
gram. No admission fee will be
charged to the fair.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08
Mrs. McElhiney Undergoes Operation

Mrs. Clara McElhiney of this place
went to GAINESVILLE Tuesday evening
and on Wednesday at 10 a. m. at the
Bethesda hospital, underwent a SER
present is reported favorable. Her
daughters Mrs. Earle Eveland of
this place and Miss Jessie McElhiney
of Washington. d. c., are with her.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08
Grand Jury In Session

The grand jury went in session
Tuesday and will likely not finish
until some time this evening or
Friday. Almost 80 witnesses have
been subpoenaed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08
Dislocates Elbow

Mrs. Frank Taylor of Kennebec
ridge fell Monday while going into
the basement of her home, dislo-
eating her right elbow joint
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-08
Deaths Toll
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7. H. Harlan, South GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Wilkes Bradley, Moreland, KY.
Mrs. Victoria Sayre, Leon, w. Va.
Finley r. Porter, Canton.
Mrs. Dora Decrow. Camden, Me.
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Evening star., 1925-03-10
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS.

NATIoNAL-"New Brooms," com
sdy, at $50 pm.
BELASCO-"Seductio drama, at
s:20 pm.
PoLPs-"The Gingham Girl" musi-
cal comedy, at 500 pm.
PRESIDENT-"Rai drama, at
$50 pm.
KEITH's-Sophie Tucker, vaude-
vile, at 2:15 and SIS pm.
EARLE Bergman's Orchestra,
vaudeville, continuous l to IL pm.
STRAND - Watch the Drums
vaudeville. continuous 1880 to IL pm.
GAYETY-"Runnin' Wild" bur-
lesque, at 2:15 and Sis pm.
MUTUAL-"Stepping Out" bur-
lesque, at 2:30 and $50 pm.
PALACE-"The Monster" at 11:25,
1920, $3.50, $50, 1885 and s:45 pm.
CoLUMBIA-"The Thunder rim g
Herd" at 11:15 am, lis, 3:20, $50,
1920 and $3.50 pm.
METROPOLITAN" at
1880, 1910, 2:1o, 4:1o, 5:45, 7:45 and
s:55 pm.
RIALTo-"The Mad whirl," at
1880 am, 1880, $3.50, $50. 1880 and
$3.50 pm.
TIvoLI-"The Thief of Bagdad," at
1, $40, SIS, 1920 and $40 pm.
AMBASSADORS of 3s," at
Sis, 8 and $3.50 pm.
wARDMAN PARK-"The Birth of a
Nation" at and Q pm.
CENTRAL-"He Who Gets Slapped -
at 1880 am, 1:30, $3.50, $40, 1880 and
$50 pm.
Evening star., 1925-03-10
HEALING DECLARED
CHRISTIANS DUTY
Disease Is No Part of Gods
Creation, Says Lecturer
to Scientists.

A lecture was delivered last eve
ming in First Church Of Christ, Scien-
tist, by Frank Bell. C. S. B., of Phila-
delphia, Pa. Mr.. Bell spoke on the
subject of Christian Science: The
Science of Perfection" and was in
troduced by Elmer /. Baldwin, first
reader of First Church of this city,
under whose auspices the lecture was
given. Mr.. Bell is a member of the
board of lectureship of the Mother
Church, the First Church of Christ,
Scientist, in Boston, Mass
He Said, in Part.
THE Christian Scientist combats
disease on the basis that it is a
manifestation of imperfection. 1t is
an impudent assertion of the exist
ence of a power apart from the om-
nipotent God. The conditions of dis
would affirm that man. to whom
God gave dominion, is in subsection
to evil; hat man, whom God made
in His image and likeness, the like
ness of perfection; is a poor, helpless
thing. crippled, hampered, ultimate
ly killed by non-intelligent, inanimate
matter.
Must Disprovc Disease.
1.-The Christian Scientist apprehends
that 1t is a part of his Christian
OuLy 10 QlSpTONe the dlIlTfndllOnS Oh
disease, to add to the accumulation
of evidence that sin, disease and
death are neither created, sent, sane
toned nor tolerated by God. 1t Is
because the Christian Scientist is
awakening to the essential ungodli
ness of evil that he regards the heal
ing of disease by spiritual means as
distinctly religious activity
When the people, at sight of the
must have been because they caught
the religious significance OF what was
taking place. Jesus, of course, under
stood this. He declared that it was
the Father with him doing the works.
He did always those things which
pleased the Father. OF himself he
could do nothing. He was about his
Fathers business, and that business,
according to the record, had largely
to do with healing.
Jesus dictinctly commanded his
disciples to go into all the world
and to heal the sick, and they were
to teach all men all things he had
commanded them. Certain signs, he
said, should follow them that be-
lieved, certifying to the genuineness
of their discipleship. Among these
signs he specifically named the healing
of disease.
Moral Regulation Needed.
AThat which distinguishes truly
Christian healing from drugs, hygiene
or hypno otism is that Christian heal
ing involves moral regeneration The
renewing of the mind is primary the
healing of the body an incidental
effect. The purpose is to bring out
the perfection of man in the likeness
OF God, Spirit. Therefore, complete
physical health, so-called, without
a corresponding illumination of spir-
itual sense, would lack a Christian
essential. Mere physical health is
possible in the lowest animal.
Jesus recipe for health was (John
$40: Sin no more, lest d worse
thing come unto thee. Those who
are not ready to be better men and
women are not ready for true Chris
tian healing. But one need not too
hastily assume that he is unready to
be better. Often those who come
with no other conscious desire than
20 be relieved OF pain find that with