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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
Visit Dale Sunday School

Last Sunday morning was an
eventful time for the Dale Sunday
school, as the result of special ser
vices held. A nine piece orchestra
Edgar and Deane Northrup, Mrs.
| Mary Triplett, Miss Eleanor Erwin
Harold Savage, G. NJ. Ross, Albert
Miller, Harry Stull and Lee Barn
hart, musicians from the two towns
went down. Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Eve
land, Mrs. G. M Ross, Miss Kate
Gray, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Martin
and daughter jeanette. Mrs. Lee
Barnhart, Ray Blackburn and wife,
and Harry Harris, We're also present
Mr. Estill Ross is superintendent of
the Dale Sunday school, and after he
had conducted the opening exercises
Mr.. Earle Eveland took charge. The
musical numbers included a medley
of sacred songs by the orchestra.
and a number of other selections.
Mrs. Triplett played piano solo of
her own composition, and Edgar
Northrup, saxophone, and Deane
Northrup, violin, played a duet, and
Mr.. Ray Blackburn sang a couple of
selections. Mr.. Harry Harris gave a
reading. Mrs. Earle Eveland made
a talk on young peoples work Mr..
E. j. Ross of the Oakland Sunday
school gave brief exposition of the
Sunday school lesson, and Mr.. Eve
land made a talk. In all, the pro-
gram lasted about two hours. There
were 80 present. Following the ex-
ercises big picnic dinner was held
at the home of Mr.. John Ross, and
there was more music.
The occasion throughout was a
most delightful one. The day was
planned by Mr.. G. M. Ross of Malta
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
Patterson HutchisOn Wedding

The Marietta Register contained
an account of the wedding of Mr..
Bernard r. Patterson, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Patterson of this
place, and Miss Vida Anne Hutch
ison, which occurred at the Norwood
Methodist Episcopal church at a p.
m. Thursday. 1t read in part as fol-
lows:
The church was beautifully dec
ora@ed with garden flowers, color
scheme Of green and white predom-
mating. Preceding the ceremony
which was witnessed by number of
relatives and friends, Misses Gene
We've and Jeanette Bell accompa-
MED by Anna Louise Bell, softly
sang "At Dawning.' The couple,
unattended, then took their place
before the altar, where Rev, H A.
Sayre performed the ceremony, US
ing the impressive ring service. The
bride was charming in her wedding
gown of orchid silk, with an orchid
picture hat and brides bouquet of
sweet peas. After the ceremony the
guests and wedding party motored
to the Hutchison home on Phillips
street where a reception was held,
followed by delicious refreshment
course. The Hutchison home. so
lovely in itself, was thrown ensuite
and the spacious rooms were a bower
of beauty, with their decorations of
garden flowers. Twelve people
were seated at the brides table
which held two lovely wedding
cakes. the gift of friends of the hap
by couple. Sweet peas and delicate
green trailing vines added lowell
ness 70 the small tables where the
other guests were seated. Rev F.
W. White, brother-in-law of the
groom, asked grace before the
weaG ng supper. Al $3.50 the happy
couple left for short wedding trip.
and upon their return they will be
at home to their many friends in
Marietta. The brides gcing-away
gown ~~as a smart ensemble suit
with hat and accessories to match.
l.ra. Pa ferson is the youngest
daI =! ~ cf Mr. and Mrs. D. W.
Hu Gibson Of Phillips street.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
George w. Paxton Dies

The death of George w. Paxton,
aged 80, occurred at the home OF his
sister Mrs. Belle Hague near Zanes-
vile, last Thursday, following a
brief illness from a complication of
diseases. He was native of Nor
gan county, but had made his home
in Muskingum county many years.
He is survived by his mother Mrs.
Eta Paxton, and the following
brothers and sisters: Mrs. Hague,
mentioned; Mrs. Jessie Lutz of
GAINESVILLE; Mrs Ruty Hartman and
Mrs. Nora Dilley of Duncan Falls;
Miss Edna Paxton of the home; Carl
Paxton of Canton, and Lloyd Pax
ton of Camp Knox, KY.
Mr.. Paxton was a member of the
Salt Greek Baptist church; also of
the Odd Fellows and Knights of
Pythias orders.
The funeral was held Saturday,
conducted by Rev Mr. Cook of
Rockville and interment was made
in the Salt Greek cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
Change mi g. n. s45 Granted

Last Friday State Highway Com
missioner L. A. Boulay granted the
change in l. G H. No. 345, {McCon-
nelsville-Zanesville) route, as pc
titioned for, in the proposed change,
and the road will be built up the
river on this side, following the
river The grading machinery was
on the job early Saturday morning,
and work is being pushed rapidly.
AS we get it, it will be OF gravel,
and work is to be in progress at both
ends, Philo and McConnelevi'le. This
road has been changed three differ
ent times. 1t was first laid out for
up the river, over the route on which
it is now to be built. Then a petit
tion was filed asking for change in
location out the ridge by way of
Rural Dale and to Gaysport, and the
change was granted, and work was
begun, taking it out to the Morgan
township line. which is of macadam.
Next a petition was presented asking
that it be changed from the Tunnel
Hill route by way of Rural Dale, to
Gaysport, all the way up the river.
This change was denied, then i'm
provement was extended from the
Chapel church, at Morgan township
line, to the top of the Tunnel Hill
road. This stretch has been COM
pleted with gravel.
On June 19 was the hearing on
the petition for the road up the
river, which as granted means that
the present Improvement of the
GAINESVILLE road out to the top of
Tunnel Hill, about four miles, will
stop, unless the county or state finds
some way of building it. 1t is stated
that the river road will be COM
pleted and open for traffic by
Thanksgiving This stretch is about
IL miles in length. This will make
an improved road from Marietta to
GAINESVILLE.
It is very much hoped that some
way will be found to continue the
improvement of the hill road, since
his is one of the leading roads of
the county, and opens up COM
munity most valuable to these two
towns
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
DEATH OF DIR. q. IL. KENNEDY
AT HIS HOME IN EsOSEVILLE

DR. Gilbert Lyle Kennedy, aged
IT, passed away at his home in Rose
Vile last Thursday morning. Three
weeks prior to his death he had
been admitted to the Bethesda hos
pital at GAINESVILLE for treatment.
/ Several DAYS before his death he was
removed to his home. DR.. Kennedy
was a widely known physician He
was son of the late Philip and
Elizabeth Fulton Kennedy, and was
/ born at Fultonham, o., in 1898. The
place at the time of his birth was
called Uniontown, but the name was
afterward changed to Fultonham, in
, honor of the Fulton family. His
father was born in Ireland, but came
to America when in his infancy The
family settled in Somerset, Perry
county.
The deceased received his higher
education from the Ohio Medical
college, Cincinnati graduating from
that institution in 1875. He began
the practice of his profession, in
partnership with his father, who was
/ located at DeayertOwn. The part
nership continued until the death
| of his father. Tn 1893 DR.. Kennedy
moved to Roseville, where he prac-
ticed his profession up until about
three years ago when his health be-
| gan to fail and because of i'll health
| he was forced to cease his practice.
Death was due to a form of anemia
Because of his health he had passed
the last two winters In Florida Dr.
| Kennedy was a man with many
| friends. So long as his health per-
mitted, he never refused to answer a
call, many times walking miles
/ through stormy weather, to admin
lister to the sick, this in face of the
| fact that he often knew he would
receive no monetary reward. He was
a member of the medical societies
of Muskingum, Morgan and Perry
counties, and also of the state med
ical association.
In the year 1876 he was united in
marriage to Miss Ella Shipton.
They were the parents of two chill
dren-John S. Kennedy, who is a
travelling salesman for the Roseville
potteries, and Mrs. Robert Robb of
the home. His wife met a tragic
death in 1919, when she was run
F., over by an automobile near her
home. In his parents family were
10 children, now all deceased ex-
cepting Mr.. c. w. Kennedy of this
place, who is secretafy-treasurer of
the Citizens Savings bank here
Those deceased are DR.. W. H. Ken
nedy, John F. Kennedy, Judge E
NJ. Kennedy, Mrs. Elizabeth Gray,
Mary, Ella and Tillie Kennedy. and
Phil H. Kennedy. Dr. Kennedy was
a member of the Evangelical church
near Deavertown.
Funeral services were held from
his late home Saturday at O'Clock.
and were largely attended and
there were many handsome floral
J tributes. Interment was made in
the Roseville cemetery. Mr.. and Mrs.
c.. w Kennedy and Mr.. a r. Adrea n
of this place were in attendance at
the funeral, and there was large
attendance from GAINESVILLE and 9TH
er out of town places.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
Leaves On Western Trip

Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Gatewood of
this place attended the commence
ment exercises Wednesday at Mus
kingum college, New Concord, their
daughter Miss Florence Gatewood
being one of the graduates, receiving
her normal diploma. Miss Gatewood
leaves, following commencement,
for Salt Lake City Utah, to join her
cousin Miss Esther Gatewood who
has been doing special teaching in
the University of that place. From
there they both go to San Diego,
Cal, Miss Esther Gatewood's home,
and Miss Florence Gatewood will
visit until the first of September, re-
turning home in time to begin her
school duties here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
Crop Outlook Highly Favorable

Ohio farmers have before them
prospects for an especially produc-
tive year. A corn crop well up to-
wards the largest on record is prom
ised from present indications. The
oats crop will probably be only
about 3d below last year. Wheat
and hay will each be around 500 of
last year and are the two important
crops showing d marked decrease
from last years figures, though
wheat prospects improved during the
month of June Miscellaneous crops
are generally in satisfactory condi-
ton, according to Statistician West
of the State Federal Crop Reporting
Service
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
Death or Mrs. Ada williams

Mention was made in the Demo
crat last week of the fact that Mrs.
Ada Williams had fallen at her home
here on the Saturday night before
and fractured her hip. She had
been very frail for some time, and
this combined with the severe in
jury sustained. and the fact that
she had reached the age of perhaps
about so, made her condition recog-
nized as very critical. and she sur
fered much. FOLLOWING her injury
she was removed To the @c9,.i@- -
Mrs. j. L. Clevenger, nurse. mere,
in order that she might be cared
Tor by Mrs. CleVenger. She failed to
rally, and her death followed
about 1890 p. m. Tuesday of thi
week.
Mrs. Williams was the widow of
Clark Williams whose death occur
red here some years ago She was
a daughter of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. John Boone. former we'll known
and highly regarded residents of this
place, and her death removes the
lest of the Boone family Her sister
Mrs. Eta Pierpoint, it will be re-
called, died in GAINESVILLE Dec IL,
1923, her death following that OF
her husband w. H. Pierpoint, by
little over three weeks.
With the death of Mrs. Ada viii
liams, one of McConnelsville' best
women is removed Her devotion
to her church and the better things
Of life was strongly marked char
acteristic, and as long as her health
permitted at all. she was faithful in
attendance at the services of her
church, the Methodist Episcopal,
here. The activities of her church,
particularly along missionary lines,
she recognized as an urgent call to
which she responded always to the
best Of her ability.
The body will be taken from the
Clevenger rooms today to the Meth
odist Episcopal church, where fu-
neral services will be held at .. m,
conducted by the pastor Rev. P. S.
Neldon. Interment will be made in
the McConnelsville cemetery. Mrs
Ella Barnes of Hooksburg, a second
cousin of the deceased, will be
among those in attendance at the
services
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
ROulay To Omit

Considerable interest is manifest
ed in the appointment of the new
director of highways The appoint
ment will be made soon as L. A.
Boulay who has been highway di-
rector since the first election of
Governor Vic Donahey, steps out of
office in August. The term will be
for two years and the appointee will
serve that long unless he resigns or
IS removed for cause as the office is
constitutional one with a term of
two years provided. Several names
have been suggested for the place.
but so far Governor Donahey has
gwen out no information upon
which even a fair guess. as to who
Will get the place, can be made. It
carries salary of $500 a year. Mr..
Boulay has decided definitely that
ne viii resign on August ] or rather
VIII refuse to accept another term.
something that it is hardly probable
VIII be offered him in view of the
recent tilt with the governor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
McKeeSDort Journal

This office is in receipt of the
first copy of the McKeesport, Pa,
Journal, which was born July 13.
This. the first edition, has "a pages;
has splendid make up, and has ad-
yertising of the various businesses
of McKeesport galore. Judging from
the advertising patronage accorded
this paper, it must surely be a well
come visitor. Jas. r. Alexander,
former editor and publisher of the
GAINESVILLE Signal, is the editor and
manager, and there are others who
were associated with Mr.. Alexander
while he was in GAINESVILLE, who are
also on the staff of his new paper.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
The Glenyille. a tug which i

The GlenViIIe, a tug which had
been used as tow for barges on the
Ohio and Muskingum rivers, was de-
stroyed by fire resulting from a
gasoline explosion Tuesday morning
1t was anchored at Marietta, at the
mouth of the Muskingum. A der
rick boat was also damaged, and the
remainder of the government feet
anchored there was also threatened
by the flames. The fire originated it
is stated as result of the watch
man Adam Hollinger raising the
hatch on the forward deck of the
tug and placing his lantern inside to
see il the hull was leaking. Hol-
linger was seriously burned.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
Fractures Hin

Mrs Alice Cohagen of Durant,
while putting some onions up in a
loft, Friday, fell about eight feet,
breaking her right hip, and also bad
ly hurting her back, and has since
been suffering much. She is the
mother of Mrs. Geo. B. Kenney and
Mrs. Geo. Huck of this place, and
had on Thursday returned to her
home, after having been here caring
for her daughter Mrs. Huck and
baby.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
Truck Driver Has Narrow Escape

Mr. Ralph Russell ~ Pomeroy
aged 10, had very narrow escape
from death Monday morning, when a
heavy three ton road truck which he
was driving. was struck by a freight
train, at the railroad crossing in
upper Malta Mr.. Russell had been
down to the gravel pile on the river
bank, and after loading the truck,
started TO leave the place. The
bushes and the bank obstructed his
view UP the railroad track, and he
did not see or hear an approaching
freight train. Just as he pulled on
to the track, the railroad engine
struck the truck in about the mid
die, turning the truck over on it's
track about 220 feet before the
train could be stopped The driver
all this distance was on the seat
next to the ground, being dragged
along with his feet on the clutch
and brake of the truck. He was
pinned in in such manner that it
required some effort to loosen him
However he was but little hurt
there being a bruise on his ankle,
and one on his leg. How he escaped
with his life would be hard to real
ize by anyone who saw the wreck,
and the position in which the driver
was held. The heavy truck was al
most broken in two by the train.
The radiator and hood were torn off,
and one of the heavy wheels was
stripped, and the truck is practically
a total wreck. Mr.. Russell has been
driving truck here for the past three
weeks. 1t was a Liberty truck, and
belonged to the state, and the driver
was taking gravel out to the Penns-
vile road.
Had the train not stopped when it
did, and had it gone ten feet further.
the driver could not have escaped
being crushed against an upright
post.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23

At the annual meeting of the
Southeastern Ohio Area Scout Coun-
Gil, held last Thursday afternoon at
the scout camp at Luke Chute, a
large number of, delegates were
present from over the entire area.
All the past officers were reelected,
with o. C. Dunn of Marietta, presi-
dent. A committee composed of
John Wooley of Athens, Judge E
b. Follett of Marietta and Tip
Carnes of Cambridge, was appointed
to have charge of the constitution
and bylaws. The next quarterly
meeting of the council will be held
at Woodsfield.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
Kenneth Robinson In Business Here

Mr.. Kenneth Robinson who has
been with the Jennings Lawrence
Co., Columbus, civil and municipal
engineers, has resigned his position.
He returned here the first of the
week, and has gone into business in
partnership with his brother Mr..
Iver Robinson of the Robinson Mo-
tor Sales, agents for Hudson Essex
automobiles for Morgan county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
ChesterhilI Man Under Arrest

Mr.. John Vincent of Chesterhill
was brought here Saturday night and
taken before Mayor McKibben.
charged with intoxication, resisting
an officer, and carrying concealed
Weapons pair of steel knuckles.
He was fined $25 and costs for in
toxication, and today is set for his
hearing on carrying concealed weap-
nps
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
IOnoIeys On Trim

Mr.. and Mrs. c E. Longley of this
place left Saturday for Akron
where they joined friends from that
place, leaving on an automobile trip
which will include Cedar Point and
Cleveland, and Pittsburgh and other
eastern places. They planned to be
gone more than a week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
Mrs. VIM. Armstrong Very Low

Mrs. VIM. Armstrong, an aged in
valid woman of this place, who is at
the Mrs. Clevenger home here.
where she is being cared for, suffer-
ed a stroke of paralysis Wednesday
night. and is In serious condition.
She is reported this morning as
being very low. her death apparently
likely to occur at any minute.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
Inquests
Deputy Commissioner OF Motors

Auditor Harper has received his
commission which makes him Dep
uty Commissioner of motor vehicles
for Morgan county, beginning Tues
day of this week. The law creating
this office was passed by the last
Legislature. The chief reason for
such an office. and putting it with
that of the county auditor, is to give
the auditor a chance to see that ev-
cry automobile is returned for tax
alton. The new law is such that a
person cannot secure a license tag,
unless he first has certificate of
registration from the county audi
tor. While the sale and distribution
of automobile tags will be continued
in the county same as at present
that with the automobile club, be-
ginning with 1926, the auditor will
have charge of the distribution of
the license tags.
j. M. Anderson of the Morgan
County Automobile association and
R. w. Dewitt of the Stockport Hard
ware Co., will continue as deputy
registrars of the county for the bal
ance of the year.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
Verdict OF Not Guilty

The case of the state of Ohio VS..
Harry Taylor and Harry Benjamin,
for manslaughter, which was heard
last week here, went to the jury Fri
day about 10 a. m, and after delib-
Grating about four hours the jury re-
turned a verdict of not guilty.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
Home Coming At Bristol

A home coming viii be held at
the Bristol Presbyterian church,
Saturday, Aug. 22,. Former pastors,
and all former residents. are in
vited, also a general invitation to be
present, Is extended. There will be
a picnic dinner, also short talks by
pastors. music. etc., and a general
good time.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
Mrs. Rachel Wilson Badly Hurt

Wednesday evening when Mrs.
Fred Wilson of Malta was going
down cellar, and was about half way
down, part of the step broke, throw
ing her and causing her to strike her
right arm on some bottles, cutting a
deep cash in her arm from the
elbow to the wrist, which required
eight stitches to close.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23

Mr.. Paul Wilson of this place ex-
poets to take over the interest of his
late partner w. A. Cosgrave in the
electrical business, and will contin-
ne in the same location as hereto
fore.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
Deaths Toll
July 10 to 23

DIR. G.. L. Kennedy, Roseville.
George w. Paxton, GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Caroline Hearing, Columbus.
Mrs. Willard Calendine, Columbus.
VIM. B. Pape, Washington county.
Geo. G. Leasure, GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Ada Williams, McConnelsville
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23

Mr.. Paul Patterson who Is en-
ployed with the Crowell Publishing
Co., Springfield, is spending his va
cation this week with his father Mr..
Walter Patterson, and other rela-
|tives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
Mrs. ID. w. Eveland Very Low

who has been in very poor health for
long time, has been much worse
the past number of days, and is now
IN a critical condition.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
RRad Rauninn

The annual Reed reunion will be
neid on Thursday, Aug 13, at the
home OF Joseph II. Downing near
Rowland, 0. After dinner, speeches
music and baseball games will be a
feature of the afternoon. Every
one cordially invited to come and
spend the day.-xX. 23i3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23

+ Mrs. B. F. Fulks of Mansfield
came Tuesday for visit at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. e. Cowan.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
Mrs. Lew Barkhurst Suffers Injury

Monday Mrs Lewis Barkhurst of
Malta slipped and fell while at the
Malta hotel, breaking and dislocat-
ing her shoulder. 1t will be recalled
that about two months ago Mrs.
Barkhurst fell and broke her wrist
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23

Mr.. Frank Bennett of GAINESVILLE
is employed with the Herald office.
while Capt. Tedd Mcbride Is away at
Camp Perry, with Wagon Co. 124.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-23
Father OF Stockport sIan Dies

Mr.. George c. LeasE~e, aged 72,
died suddenly Tuesday morning. at
his home in GAINESVILLE, following an
attack of heart disease. When he
retired Monday evening, he was ap-
parently in his usual health. Long
toward morning members Of the
family heard him breathing heavy,
and going to his bedside they found
him unconscious, and he died before
physician could be summoned He
is survived by two children: How
ard Leasure of Stockport and Hiss
Catherine LeaGure of the horne and
by one sister and one F"o-ho hor--Irs.
J. L. Mantz ard V. Fl. Leasare, both
near Zanesyilie. He was a member
of the Trinity NJ f. church, Zenes-
vile. and funeral services will be
conducted by the pastor Of that
church. Rev. ]. H Kinney, al his
late home this afternoon at 2
O'Clock Burial will he made in
WoOdlawn cemetery, GAINESVILLE.