davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-27

the governor visiting the state de-
partments, instead of having them
come to see him, however is con-
siderable. When the Governor Wis
tied John e. Harper, director of
public welfare, almost every clerk
was busy digging up records that
were needed in the conference, and
which would enlighten the governor.
This doesn't mean that Vic Donahey
needs records to reach conclusions.
Tor after almost 20 years of inti-
mate connection with state affairs,
no man in Ohio is better posted on
this subject than the present execu-
tive. He appreciates the advantage
of calling upon those responsible for
the conduct of the departments,
rather than having them come to
the executive office minus most of
the valuable records and data de-
sired. And when he calls at a de-
partment it isn't heralded in ad-
vance, nor does he go in an auto
mobile. He walks in, asks to see the
director, or the official he wants to
meet, takes off his coat and time
doesn't seem to mean thing to him
until he has cleaned every bit of
information that he desires on the
subject. And somehow or other
voters of Ohio seem to have consid-
erable faith in such an official and
are anxious to know something
about his political future. But Vic
Donahey will talk on every subject
except politics to newspaper men
any time, and if any correspondent
can get from him an expression as to
his own political plans. it would
make a big first page story for any
paper, regardless of its political
faith.
Col. Thad H. Brown, Secretary of
State, following his usual custom,
will present on Wednesday. Sept. 2,
of the state fair. the silver loving
cup to the best two-year old trotter.
There are twenty-five entries to
compete for the secretary of states
purse of $500 and the silver low
ing cup.
####*##&
Almost one-fourth Of all deaths
from automobile accidents during
the past ten years in Ohio occurred
among children under IA years of
age according to data just compiled
by the state department Of health.
But to prove that the value Of safety
work among school children is
proving a most profitable investment
attention is called to the fact that
while 244 percent of all fatal auto
accidents in 1915 were among these
younger children, this percentage
was reduced in 1924 to 1876 percent.
During the past ) years 1888 per-
sons met death in auto accidents in
Ohio. There is every indication that
this year the number will be greater
than any previous year in the his
tory of the automobile. Carefully
prepared records of fatal auto acci-
dents this year show gain over
1924. the number on July 4th alone,
being ten greater than a year ago.
Better enforcement of all traffic
laws in the various municipalities,
and on the highways, together with
educational campaigns, is urged as
the only remedy that will prove
beneficial in reducing this tremen-
dous toll of human lives, and Gov
ernor Vic Donahey has fathered a
campaign for better law enforce
ment, and more strict observance of
all traffic laws.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-27
Had Great Time At Picnic

Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Thompson, Mr..
and Mrs. Wilson Thompson, Mr.. and
Mrs Ellis Payne, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
son Barkhurst, all of Pennsville; Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Finley and son
James of McConnelsville Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Shoop and Mrs. Vista
Thompson of Amesville, and Mrs.
Rosella Thompson and Mrs w. G.
Roberts of Mattoon, ILL.,, enjoyed a
picnic at Benjamin's grove on the
west side. Sunday. The bounteous
dinner was followed with a speech
by Mr.. Robert Pierpoint, which was
greatly enjoyed by ALL The poem
"Old Morgan County" written by DR..
James Ball Naylor, was given by
Mrs. Fred Shoop, being very appro-
pirate for the occasion Songs were
given by Mrs. Jessie Williams and
Mrs. Jesse Newton and Abe Thomp-
son, Abe making the woods ring
with his melodious bass voice. 9th
er pleasant features of the day were
callers-from among other rela-
tives and friends, included in them
heing Will Thompson and family.
The woods resounded with the peals
Of laughter sent out by all, but Abe's
always rang the loudest.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-27
Scott ReuDtop

Sunday, Aug. %, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
w Scott entertained ffty-two rela-
tives and neighbors, honoring Mrs.
Sarah Scott and niece. Mrs. Sarah
Dixie of Glenwood, Ia, and cele-
brating the Scott reunion.
Everyone came early and by the
noon hour tables on the lawn were
tastefully laden with the many good
things which the ladies of the Scott
family know so we'll how to prepare.
After short prayer by Roy Sleek,
dinner was served cafeteria style,
and the afternoon was spent in visit
ing, with victrola music and talk
given by Roy Sleek on "Some of
our duties as American Citizens"
Those present were Mrs. Sarah Scott
and Mrs. Sarah Dixie of Glenwood,
Ia; Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Scott, Frank
Van Fossen and T. B. Conn of Stock
port route two; Mr.. and Mrs. j. c..
Sleek and Roy Sleek, Chesterhill;
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. V. Rardin and
Brooksie, Marjorie and Valena of
Tabor; Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Sleek,
Coolvifle; Mr.. and Mrs. A. G.. Sleek
and Mr.. Norman Fox of McConnels-
Vile ronte three; Mrs. G.. G. Spencer
anu CIllldl CA unCl w Cldtii, LAY lC
and Anna Faith of Stockport route
one; Mr.. and Mrs Chas. Taylor and
sons Lincoln and Londell and Miss
Daisy Wagner and Miss Gladys
Grubb, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. M. Taylor
and children, Hope, Helen, Charles
of McConnelsville route three; Mr..
and Mrs. L. R. Taylor of GAINESVILLE;
Mr.. and Mrs. Sextus Henery and
children Weltha and Leroy of Stock
port route; Mr.. and Mrs. #. c..
Bowles and children Louise and Lii
lys of Malta; Mr.. and Mrs. G. r.
Scott and children William and
Clarence Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis
Wood of Crooksville; and Mr. and
Mrs. Wilson Smell of Malta route
two
All went home feeling it was a
day well spent and trusting the fu-
ture holds many such reunions for
the Scott family.-XX
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-27
The Greer Reunion


The third homecoming of the
family of the late F. r. Greer was
held Aug. 23 at the old home north
of Rokeby Lock. Those present
were Margaret Greer, the widow of
f. r. Greer, and her five sons and
two daughters and their families of
which are the following: w. G..
Greer and wife of Eagleport; C. w.
Greer, wife and son Kenneth of
GAINESVILLE; j. M. Greer and son Will
lis, McConnelsviile; L. E. Greer.
wife and two children; Ed Roberts
and family, B. o. Roberts, Miss
Ethyl M. Elwood, B. and Erma Bell.
McConnelsville; &C. G. White and
wife, GAINESVILLE. The visitors were
Misses Phoebe Johnson and Mary
Willis, McConnelsville, and Miss Ma
bel Moss of GAINESVILLE, and Clarence
Hivnor of Eagleport.
The forenoon was spent in greet
ings. At noon a sumptuous dinner
was served cafeteria style. The af-
ternoon was spent in a social way,
among other things being a game of
horse shoes by four champion toss
ers, with G. G. White as referee. At
a late hour in the afternoon they de-
parted for their homes hoping to all
meet again neyL year.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-27
FA MILY REU N ION S
Hnnv Occasions For Former Residents and Home Folk

grandchildren Dorothy Louise and
Donald Henson of Mesa, Ariz.; Mrs.
Bessie Shepherd and children, Ath-
ems; Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Elliott,
Richwood Mr.. and Mrs. Montford
Strobe and son, Junction City; Mr..
and Mrs. Hiram Worstall, Miss
Rachel Strobe, Mrs. Rollin Dorsey
and sons, Lee STROBE, Columbus;
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank knight, Mr..
and Mrs. Harvey Knight, Hilliard;
Wayne Strobe and Burdette Sanders
and families, Coshocton; Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Lehman, Newcomerstown;
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Joy, Marietta;
F. c.. Dunn and family, Cleveland: !:
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Elliott, Selma.
Calf; Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Abel
and daughter, Parkersburg.
There was one incident in con-
nection with the reunion worthy of
special mention. During the dinner
hour, the children. grandchildren
and other immediate descendants of
Lucinda Elliott of Chesterhill, gath
cred around her, and John Hart, a
grand nephew, presented her with a
large cake in honor of her 87th
birthday which occurred on that
date, the cake having been baked
by her niece Mrs. L. S. McKain of
GAINESVILLE. Mrs. Elliott is a
daughter Of Taylor and Elizabeth
Strobe and is the widow of VIM. T.
Elliott. She is the Oldest known liv-
ing member of the Strobe family,
and almost her entire life has been
spent in the Chesterhill, Elliott
Cross Roads community, where she
has been throughout a busy life one
of the outstanding women of the
community. Mrs. Elliott for wom-
an of her age is well preserved ply
sically, and retains her wonderful
mental faculties to a marked de-
gree. We look forward in antici-
patton of greeting her at many more
Of the annual reunions.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-08-27

Parker and Eola Hummel, Chester
hill; Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Pidgeon,
Mr.. and Mrs. Draper Van Fossen,
Mrs. r. S. Dougan and children,
Stockport; Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Nc
Inturf and daughter Alice, Everett
McInturf, Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. McIn-
turf and III. G. Dougan, Pennsyille;
Ethel Spurrier and children, Sharps-
burg; Lizzie Lindimore, Malta, and
Mrs. s. p. Moody, McConnelsyille.-
Ky
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-19

TO give back every cent had stolen
and then had to take such medi-
cine. as the law wanted to give me.
But he promised to help.
well, I gave back the money
and I went to Jail for a fifteen-year
stretch. But had found the cure
it was in the freedom of heart and
mind that came with the birth of
religion. When I got out Of prison
l was cured. I had mighty tough
luck and a hard Struggle, and
finally I attracted the attention Of
people interested in fighting the dope
menace. That's how came at last
to the Bowery Y. M. c. A."
Into this famous institution,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-19

known as the college Of Second
Chance" hundreds file in from the
streets of furtive men. A full stom-
ach is an immediate need and they
get just that at once. But even this
material help is preceded by contact
with that friendly personality,
Harry Haines.
Stimulates Self Respect
Next to a bath. then to doctor
for examination, then TO huge cat
filled room. AS they sleep their
clothing disappears In canvas bag
and down a chute to huge steriliz,
ing container. If the clothing has
possibilities it is patched and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-19

ITO revive or stimulate the latent
self.respect, first make the man look
respectable, is one Of the Haines
aphorisms.
Then to a psychologist who tries to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-19

pressed; otherwise new clothing ap-
pears. The homeless man awakes in
the morning to find himself clean.
with pressed suit and shined shoes.
A barber is at his disposal.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-19

too, knows" Next is a Job place
ment bureau and finally job.
And the poorest job is preferable
to the richest haul" concludes the
Gerald Chapman Of his time.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-19

help the man get good mental
picture of himself. This expert in
life guidance, once a college man,
also was one Of those familiar with
the rounds of the underworld. He,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-19
FORMER SAFE BLOWER
NOWGOOD SAMARITAN
Harry Hanes, Who Once Fa ced 200 Years in Prison, Is
sb BoWery Upft Worker.

Teddy looked at me completely non
plussed. Finally, he said that if 1
really wanted to go straight he
would help me. First, would have
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-09-03
HUGHES SCORES
LAXITY COURTS
Make America Safe for Free
dom, Is Plea of Former
Secretary of State

DETROIT, Mich, Sept. 3.-De-
spite the fact that Frank B. Kellogg
present secretary Of state, spoke
last night, and in his talk gave out
for the first time the news that Silas
H. Strawn had been named as
American special commissioner on
important question of relations with
China, the feature of Wednesdays
meeting of the American Bar Asso-
citation, was the speech of Charles
Evans Hughes, former secretary of
state.
Mr.. Hughes keen analysis of
the trend toward intolerance, the
multiplying Of laws, and the laxity Of
courts which grant "inordinate lati-
tude," to lawyers, was listened 20
with deepest interest. He expressed
himself as firmly convinced that
"the most ominous sign of the times
is the indication of an intolerant
spirit, made even more dangerous
because it is usually armed with
sincere convictions"
There was much interest also in
the talk of Charles B. Warren, Of
Detroit, on relations with Mexico.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-09-03
STILL MISSING

the ships previously stationed to
protect the seaplane from seeing her
and finally, her gasoline gone, was
forced into the ocean, after she had
signalled her passing of the U. S.
Aroostook, 1900 miles away from
the California coast.
That was about AS p. m. Tues
day. Silence since has surrounded
the seaplane.
From daybreak to dusk all day al
available ships joined in seeking
the seaplane in an ocean area Of
some hundred square miles, north
eastward of the island of Maui.
The faster ships went around in
ever reducing circles, starting with
circumference of nearly two hun
bred miles, reducing to one Of s.
miles. Navy officers declared they
would not abandon hope of rescue
until "every drpp of water in the
area had been searched over"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-09-03
Queer Replies Made
By Some Applicant
In CIVIL Service Test
ING him to lie unnecessarily.
O. What is a moron?

ing him to lie unnecessarily.
Q. What is a moron?
A. A man who has mere than one
wife.
Answers found in the examina-
ton papers of another class re-
vealed that the motor truck still
holds mysteries for some even in
this mechanical age.
"What causes heavy black smoke
to come out of the exhaust pipe Of
a truck" The class was asked.
at is the only place it can come
out" replied candidate.
"What is the purpose of fan on
a motor truck" was another ques-
ton.
"To supply fresh air to the car
buretor," was one answer.
Give a reason why motor truck
fails to start when cranked, di-
rected the examiner.
"a motor truck will sometimes
fail to start if the driver is too weak
to crank it." answered one job
seeker.
''If YOU found a man with a Sc
we're cut on the head that was bleed
ing freely, what would you do?" an
other class was asked.
81 would put turniquet on his
neck" announced one student Of
first aid.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-09-03

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 3.-Ingen~
ious reasoning may nj times serve
in the absence of accurate informa-
ton. but it is not always safe
substitute. This was the general
ization formulated by Carl V. King,
secretary Of the Los Angeles civil
service board, after going over the
examination papers of a class OF
candidates recently seeking municl-
PAL employment.
"What is a labor distribution
shcet?" was one question. A candl-
date, evidently rlying upon his reaS-
onine faculty rather than knowledge
replied. Gone that is edited by the
laboring class in the form OF a
newspaper and is distributed for the
purpose of keeping their fellowmen
enthusiastic" =,
To the question, "What is arson
another candidate replied, 1.-The act
of trying to poison a person VITA
arsenic"
Other question and answers were /;
@. What is a morue?
A. A piece of paper held against
property for borrowed money.
Q. What does habeas corpus
mean?
A. The red corpuscles in the
blood.
@. What is a kletomaniae'
A. A Person with a mania caus-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-09-03
Req. Brunch is.
Chief Speaker
AfROtary Meet
Pastor of First Baptist Church
Gives Interesting Talk On
America of Tomorrow"

America of Tomorrow" was dis
cussed by Rev. Joe Branch, pastor
of the First Baptist church, before
local Rotarians Wednesday. eve
should be profoundly grateful for
The America of yesterday" said the
speaker, "for it truly has given us
a cody heritage. America has
made contributions to the govern
ments of the world-politica1 and
social.
However, it is the America of
tomorrow and some of the problems
that face us which l desire to touch
on very briefly. I am no pessimist,
nor am l unreasonable optimist, but
we have some serious problems to
solve for the America of tomorrow
which we must face now.
"There's the problem of the city
In 1900 only per cent of our pop
ulation lived in the cities; in 1925
there are 81 per cent of our people
concentrated in the cities. Among
the problems of the cities is the poor
and the rich, as we'll Have you
stopped to think of the great CON
centration of wealth in the hands of
few. Today centralized wealth is
debating to our churches and our
educational institutions. There's a
problem there, gentlemen.
"rhen there's the problem Of the
newspaper, the problem of vice and
the problem of the politician. In
America last year there were 10000
murders and more than two billions
of dollars in forgeries. The prob
lem of lawlessness and the problem
of the liquor Traffic. We have had
Continued on Page Four.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-09-03
CIVIC CLUBS TO
HEAR COSNELL
Representative Of Furman |. of
P. to Deliver Lecture on the
World Court

The Rotary, Kiwanis and Pallad-
ium clubs will hold a joint luncheon
Thursday, September 10 at noon at
which time Cullen B. Gosnell, of the
Furman Institute of Politics, Fur
man University, Furman, S. C. will
deliver a lecture or "The World
Court"
Mr.. Gosnell is one of the best in
ternationaI politically informed
men in the South and has addressed
civic organizations in practically all
of the large cities of the south. He
will address a joint meeting of the
Albany civic clubs Thursday night
September 10.
Members of the three clubs may
bring an invited guest provided they
notify their respective secretaries
within the next few days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-09-03

woman, and man, too, a means of
earning extra moncy--from a cash
commission to fifteen per cent If
your subscription collections. to
gifts which means compensation at
the rate of more than $500 for
each working day from now to the
end Of the Times Recorders liberal
offer.
Right away now, you can start!
No fees are required No business
training is necessary! Plenty Of
time is left for other duties wheth-
or at home, at school or down town.
The Times-R Recorders liberal of
fer provides you with extra money.
cash prizes, wonder gifts of extra
ordinary beauty and value, and last,
but by no means least, with bir
beautiful luxurious motor cars Of
known values and worth in the lat
est designs in closed models. 1t is
truly "The Woman's Way. And
there is no secret about it. Hus-
bands cooperate with their wives.
Unmarried girls win compliments
on their success from friends and
relatives. 1t is open to you!
How much do you make? From
cash commission of fifteen per
cent of your total collections on sub
scriptions up to and including an
automobile. There are truly extra
ordinary gifts of splendid dazzling
large diamonds in exquisite mount
ings Of latest design and favor, val
ued as high as 5000 each.
Work With a Light Heart
Too, you enjoy yourself while
participating in this mammoth gift
list. You make new friends, new
contracts through your work. No
drudgery in connection with these
dollars and these gifts. You en-
Joy it all because you work with a
light heart and the knowledge that
you will reap a harvest for your
time and effort.
Do you want the facts about The
Times-Recorder's plan for building
circulation which means more dol
lars for you? The Times-R Recorder
will be pleased to provide you with
full details at once.
Hundreds Of others will subscribe
for the first time, either for them
selves or for their friends as gifts.
Continued on Page Sky
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-09-03

and otherwise. OF course some of
them arise from the pure perversity
Of the individual, but the school,
with the proper home cooperation
can cure that too, therefore it is to
an opportunity that the Public
School is calling the children of
Americas the third Monday, the
twenty-first day of September.
ITO give more for making sched-
ules and other arrangements nee
essary to the opening of school the
registration books will be opened
Monday, the It'll, and be open every
week day until the opening of
school.
"High school pupils onnly will be
taken the first week and Grammar
School the second week. All pupils
must have been successfully vac
cinated before they, can be admitted.
"The order of registratio will
be as follows:
First year High School, Monday,
7th; Second year, Tuesday; Third
year, Wednesday; Fourth year
Thursday. All conditioned pupils
and those from other systems, FRI
lay.
First year Grammar School Mon
lay, IA; other grades Tuesday, We'd
lesday and Thursday. Conditioned
pupils and those from other sys-
lCoutinued on Page TY0L =.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-09-03
Public Schools To Open
September 21; Record
Enrolment Expected

The Americas public schools will
open for their 1925-26 term Mon
day, September 81, and Professor
j. f. Mathis, superintendent, is ex-
pecting record breaking enroll
ment and one of the best school
years in the history Of the Ameri-
Gus institutions.
Three new teachers have been OBJ
tanned for the high school, and
practically all members Of the gram
mar and high school faculties have
attended summer schools at the
leading universities in the country.
Professor Mathis, who is one Of
the most capable and enthusiastic
educators in the South, has writ
ten very interesting and instruc-
tive article on black to school
which follows:
Vacation will soon be over and
"back to school" will call the young
folks to the class rooms. 1t is a
great pity that teachers are carica-
tured and school pictured as place
of dreary confinement when as
matter of fact they are the great
protective agencies Of the state |
against disease, poverty, vice, and
crime; against social and individual
waste; against enemies without and |
within.
"Ignorance is the prime cause of |
almost all our troubles, personal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-09-03
Lik ely B BY
Chick RQi,Ser.S
.eetHere 1926
Mr.. Wooster of Opinion Asso.
citation Directors Will Give
Americas Convention

The Georgia Baby Chick Asso,
cation will hold it's 1926 convention
IN Americas, r. S. Wooster believes
though the selection has not vet
been made by the association direc-
tors.
Mr.. Wooster went to Athens with
invitations from every civic and
commercial organization in the CITY,
Ihese We're received with delight ne
says and he was assured that the
next convention would come here.
Mr.. Wooster was again elected
treasurer of the organization and
says the Athens meet was possibly
more productive of lasting results
than any other.
We shall concentrate this ven,
in an effort to sell Georgia chicks
to Georgia people, said Mr.. Woost.
er. 1--WE know the Georgia hatch.
cries are producing chicks as strong
and fine as can be bought any
where out of the state. Another
thing we will do thi$'year is to test
all flocks in the state for white di-
arrhoea, which is heredity and con
tagious, in an attempt to control and
eliminate.
Georgia poultry production is
progressing splendidly, we found.
The progress is safe and sane, and
think the industry now is on a safe
footing over the state. Sumter
county is among the leaders; it IS
very near the top and / look for no
reaction in the industry here or in
the state as a whole.
egg prices are 20 per cent high.
er this year than last, with food
stuff for poultry lower than last
year. The outlook for the season is
fine. for we now are producing both
quality and the quantity.
Undoubtedly the baby chick as
Continued on Page Four.l