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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-12
Stockport

Kennard Cross Of GAINESVILLE spent
the week end with his parents here.
Miss Julia Kinney returned to
Athens. after spending few days
with her parents.
Clyde Cody returned Monday to
Guysville, after spending few days
lat home
James Williams of South Zanes-
vile came Monday for a visit with
his brother Chas Williams.
Mrs. Jesse McMannis and son
Glen OF Malta, are guests of her par
ents Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Quigley.
Mrs. Fred Knapp of Roxbury
spent Friday with Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
! McAnulty
Mr.. and Mrs. C. r. Bishop were
Sunday guests of his parents on
Newton Ridge.
Mrs F. A. Landsittel Of Columbus
was the week end guest of Mr.. and
Mrs Frank Norman, enroute to
! Lowell and Marietta, where she will
visit for an indefinite time,
! Mr.. and Mrs Tedd Mcbride and
daughter of McConnelsville, were
week end guests Of her parents Mr..
and Mrs w II. Phillips.
Orville Evans of RoXbury, spent
Saturday and Sunday with his sister
Mrs. Laura James
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fl. Calland and
family spent Sunday with her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs Hiram Croy of
Chesterhill.
Mr.. and Mrs Jap Hiatt of Chester
hill were Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. r. Sweyne.
The NJ w. w, club met for their
regular meeting Friday afternoon,
at the home of Mrs. Jennie Medley.
After the business session was over,
the remainder of the afternoon was
spent in social chat and sewing. af-
ter which refreshments were served
consisting Of sandwiches, fruit salad
and cocoa The ladies will entertain
their husbands on the evening of
Feb. 10, at the home Of Mrs. Mar
garet Durbin.
Miss Juanita Llewellyn of Crooks
vile spent Saturday with Miss Leah
Maynard.
Edison Wallace and family moved
this week into the property on
Church street vacated by Mr.. and
Mrs Melvin White.
Tom Mccoy is the champion fox
hunter around here, having killed
six $11.00 foxes this season. Can
anyone beat that?
Celebrates 92d Birthday
The children and relatives of Mrs.
Mary Wallace began to arrive early
Saturday morning with well filled
baskets to remind her of her 92d
birthday, and at noon a bounteous
chicken dinner was served with all
the trimmings. Several neighbors
and friends called at her home dur
ing the day to extend best wishes.
Mrs. Emma Lyme and Miss Ethel
Wootton left Wednesday for Tampa.
Fla, where they will spent the rest
of the winter.
Miss Goldie Cross of Columbus,
was the week end guest of her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cross.
Mr.. Ermin Bachelor of Deaver-
town. spent the week end at home.
Mrs. George Vickroy entertained
the Dorcas society of the Christian
church Wednesday p. m. After the
business session was over the after
noon was spent in a social good time.
Delicious refreshments were served
consisting of fruit salad with whip
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-12
ChesterhiH

The Embroidery club was enter
tanned by Miss Blanche Schofield and
Mrs. C. /. Schofield at the latter's
place, Saturday evening.
A few of the seniors
Williams, John Hiatt, Earl Halo
we'll, Majil Snyder and Edith Var
nell, had quite an outing, Friday
and Saturday of last week. They
accompanied Miss Lena Alloway,
their teacher, to her home in Cam
bridge They also visited at Mus
kingum college Friday afternoon
and attended a basket ball game be-
tween Akron and Muskingum Friday
evening, returning to Chesterhlll
Saturday evening.
The second number of the lyceum
course, ''The Delaware Duo" will be
at Union hall, Saturday, Feb. IA.
Mr.. and Mrs. JOS. Price of Penns-
vile attended the funeral of Walter
Barkhurst Monday, and visited with
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-12

], our first team and Pennsville, on
our own floor Friday, 18th: game
called at 7:30.
| Mr.. and Mrs Harry Collins called
on Mr.. and Mrs. ID. S. Van Fossen
Monday, enroute to their home at
GAINESVILLE, after attending the fu-
neral of Walter Barkhurst, which
was held at Chesterhill Monday.
Mrs. Linnie Van Fossen spent
Monday in McConneIsville
Miss G1enora Medley is leader for
the C. E. Subject, Striking In
stances of the Friendliness of Je-
sus."
Mr. and Mrs Hugh Ellis of Ches-
terhill, spent Sunday with his broth
er Mr.. Walter Ellis.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Farmhouse
spent Sunday with her brother En-
NETT Newton and family of Bald
Eagle.
Mrs. Mary Ellis spent Thursday
and Friday with her sister Mrs. w.
H. Broomhall and family
". II. Hawkins returned to
Crooksville. Monday, after spending
the day at home.
Friends here of Chester Newton
were sorry to learn of the accident
which befell him Monday afternoon
When trying to pull his auto out of
mud near his home. one of the mules
kicked him in the stomach and he is
suffering considerably at this writ
ing.
Mrs. Rebecca Ellis of Chesterhin
is spending the week with her son
Mr.. Walter Ellis and family.
Stockport Hi Takes Game
Friday night the Stockport basket
bail team defeated Pennsville at the
Pennsville gym by a score of q to 8. !.
The score at the end Of the first half
was 0 to in our favor. Stockport
at first could not hit the basket, but
in the last half they found them
selves and run up the score. The
game was rough. but very well play
ed. Landsittel scored highest for
Stockport, making 10 points Wag-
oner was highest scorer for Penn3-
vile, making four points. Lineup:
Pennsvilie-S Stockport-21
wagner BAH
r. #.
Abel. Landsittel
Kennard -. Williams
c.
Muse. Kinney
&. Anderson Cory
l. g.
Substitutions. Pennsville: James
for Wagner; Wagner for James.
Summary: Pennsville Wagner
a; James, Q; Abel, 2. Stockport
Ball, 5; Landsittel, 10; Williams, 2;
Kinney, 2.
In the preliminary game the
Stockport second team defeated the
Pennsville second by a score of 10 to
g.
Happy HustiePS Meet
The Happy Hustler class of the
Christian church met at the home of
Willmadean and Juanita Campbell
Thursday evening The rooms were
tastefully decorated for valentine
After the business meeting. the ev-
ening was turned over to the social
committee. At a suitable hour a
lunch was served consisting of sand
wiches, fruit salad with whipped
cream and cake. Those present who
enjoyed the occasion were Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Medley, Gladys Wick
roy. Jessie Rardin, Daisy Hecker,
Mildred and Lillian Wallace, Blaine
Sells, Walter Porter, Russell Cody,
Floyd Henery, Frank Newton, Err
nest Davis and the hostesses. 9th
ers were unable to be present on ac-
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count of sickness.
Christian Endeavor Sunday even
ing at $40, at Church Of Christ.
Leader, Audrey Campbell.
+ I. S. Metcalf was a Sunday guest
of his brother John Metcalf of near
Chesterhill.
Miss Daisy Hecker of Swift was a
Thursday evening guest of her
friend Miss Juanita Campbell.
Mrs. Jack Anderson and Mrs. En-
NETT Matthews returned TO their
homes in GAINESVILLE, after visit
with relatives here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-12
Meigs

Brother Calvin Coolidge is not the
only American citizen that is econo-
MIXING. Many private citizens are
practicing self denial.
In writing items last week, our
vibrator was not working just righe
Advertising echurch news is some
thing out of the ordinary. We
dated the Mt. Zion service wrong, it
should have read Feb. 1 5 instead Of
s. The rest of the item was correct,
except it will be more SO on account
of having another week to prepare.
ern!-t us to say here lha, adver-
Using and tn preaching OF the Cos
pol without gloves. did the work at
Mt Zion. AS the publicity man for
tae church we wish to thank the To-
cal papers, also the correspondents
of the GAINESVILLE papers, for their
kindness in spreading the news, and
all who helped to make the meet,
ings success.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lesco and
daughter Clarice of Caldwell, visited
a few days last week at the Radclif
home
Meigs Valley grange met last Sat-
urday at 10 O'Clock to practice the
degree work. At noon dinner was
served by the ladies. In the after
noon the grange met in regular ses-
sion. Four candidates were initiat-
ed into the mysteries of the first and
second degrees. Deputy c.. r. Mas
sey was present and had charge of
the degree work. He viii be present
again Feb. 81, when an all day
meeting will be held Fifty We're
present at the last meeting.
Mrs. T. E. Sines spent few days
last week at the Earl Roberts home
East Bloom, called there on account
of the illness of their little grand
daughter Teresa, who is now i'm
proved.
To be lamb in pack of wolves.
or a wolf in a pack of wolves, may
be a crossword, but the difference
will soon be the same-wolves.
Mrs. S. N. Scott who has been
confined to her room and bed with
grip and hives. is improving.
Inez and Freida Lawrence met
with an accident Sunday afternoon.
Both girls were on the same horse
when the horse scared, reared up
and fell backward It seems Frieda
was the most seriously injured. Her
knee was badly bruised. While no
bones were broken, she is unable to
walk this Monday. 1t might have
been much worse.
The many friends of Mont Roberts
are sorry to know of his intense suf-
fering He has put up valiant
fight and everything has been done
that science, medicine and friends
cpuld do.
I ] Rev, Nuzum began a revival SER
fice at Mckendree Sunday evening.
With the large number of good folks
It-Christian men and women, we
look for great things there. Allow
us to say to our friend Chris Siler,
20 out and hear him once. Not that
we think Chris needs preaching to,
but we know what he enjoys.
JOS. Almendinger who will saw q
set of logs on the w. d. Hancher
\ place, has moved into the S. B. Nc
Connell house.
VIM Greer, who suffered stroke
Of paralysis, is improved.
e. r. Ogleyee seems to have the
lead in the lamb business, saving
more than 20 and losing one.
Radcliff and Riseberg, local con-
tractors, started grading on the G..
S. Lawrence road, Monday.
Preparations for the end of the
world seem to have been premature.
After looking at the picture of the
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-12

The mumps seem to be dying out;
do not know of any new cases. There
will be many left for next time.
Mud, mud and more mud. Now's
the time-"good roads" is the topic
of conversation. We surely need
more than talk in this part of the
country.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-12
gan County Democrat McConne Thursday February

lady leader of the tribe, we know
why Durbin didn't follow. (Could
you blame us?)
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-02-12

ped cream. sandwiches. pickle, cake
and coffee. The next meeting will
be held at the home of Mrs. Caroline
Green, March a.
The Washington times., 1925-04-29

panels Of old CastiIian brocaaes
are attractive decorative ac.
cessories. These latter articles
were secured especially for the
Chateau lie Paradis in various
parts of Spain.
While q large dance floor
takes up the center OF the main
dining room those who wish to
may dance on the open verandas
which surround the Chateau. Din
ing service also is available on
these verandas.
When purchasing the Chateau,
Mr.. Davis also bought thirty
five acres of surrounding estate
which he intends to put into
such shape as to greatly re-
semble Rock Creek Park. Al
winding drive a half mile long
now leads from the State high
way to the Chateau and other
drives will be constructed
through the estate during the
summer.
One of the most charming fea-
lures OF the Chateau will be the
formal flower gardens. which are
an important part of the land
scape gardening. These gardens
will surround the building with
a veritable blaze of color
throughout the spring, summer
and autumn months. Huge beds
of purple and cream tinted
neur de lis are planned to be
q feature of the garden in the
spring, while a rainbow variety
Of monthly blooming roses viii
furnish color during the later
months. Vine clad arbors will
be specially planned for the con-
yenience of those who wish to
lunch, tea or dine in the open
air.
The Washington times., 1925-04-29
Big Hit Scored
By Davis Band
With Records
PhOnograph Company Re-
ports Phenomenal Popu-
larity for Selections

An outstanding feature OF the
sales Of Victor records during
the last few months has been
the phenomenal hit registered by
the LIE Paradis band records with
the buying public.
Already famous nationally az
a result Of its tours as a head
line attraction in Keith vaute-
vile and by reason Of it's radio
work the lie Paradis band en-.
tered the photograph field with
its success assured beyond 8
doubt.
The first records made by the
LIE Paradis band were released
several months ago and soon be-
came so tremendously popular
that the Victor company prompt
~ opened negotiations for more
records to be made at the earliest
possible date. Several weeks ago
The Washington times., 1925-04-29
Chateau Is Most Beautiful
Resort Of Its Kind In East

Final decorative touches given
% the Chateau LIE Paradis have
converted 1t into what architects
and decorators agree Is the most
neautlful resort OF its type in
the East.
Architectural beauty, the star
Meyer Davis Tent hand. a super.
cuisine, and the Chateau's very
convenient location at Ammcn.
dale. Nd, twelve miles from
washington on the Washington,
Baltimore boulevard, are ali
Factors which, 1t is believed
Will make the new resort q mae.
net for pleasure seekers from
both Baltimore and Washington
since the resort will be within
easy driving distance Of both
cities.
Situated on a knoll several
hundred feet from the highway
the Chateau LIE Paradis over.
looks all of the SURROUNDING
country. The site was originally
occupied by a fine old Maryland
mansion which, at q cost OF $500.
200, has been converted into 3
perfect replica of French
nObleman's chateau of the Fif.
teenth Century. The huge trees
which surround the building to.
gether with the formal flower
gardens and fountains completely
carry out the Illusion of another
age. Long many.paned windows,
exquisite decorative touches and
open verandas available either
Tor dancing or lounging are an
in the spirit 'of the period.
To enter the Chateau Is. how.
ever, to travel from France to
Spain in a single step. The
architect has adhered to the
Spanish mode in the. interior
which features vivid and almost
barbaric colorings with fuchsia
shadings and son1ber effects
prominent. The walls are fin.
ished in the terra Gotta plaster
antique so characteristic of
Spain, while carved doorways
and window frames win be done
IN antique gold and polychrome.
An especially picturesque effect
has been obtained in the huge
main dining room by the use
OF two tiers of windows, the
row near the floor being Of the
long, many paned variety, offer.
ing an easy egress to the veran-
das, while an upper row Of
small easement windows is used
near the ceiling. This arrange
ment, besides offering a charm.
Ing decorative effect, also has
the practical advantage Of Civ.
ing perfect ventilation.
Banquettes, upholstery, and
hangings have been developed in
rich fuchsia shadings, while the
carved chairs and tables feature
pOlychrome work OF Spanish
type. Small objects d art and
The Washington times., 1925-04-29
KING PIN ALLEYS
OPERATED BY DAVIS

The two Kingpin Bowling Al
leys under Meyer Davis man.
agement, one located in Mount
Pleasant and the other in the
downtown section, offer the fin
est facilities for bowling fans.
With its forty alleys. the King
pin establishment on Fourteenth
street takes rank among the
largest places OF it's type in the
East. The downtown Kingpin
alleys are located at Eighth and
e streets northwest, and offer
spacious bowling facilities to-
gether with the convenience Of
the downtown location.
Many Of the most famous
bowling matches in the District
have been held in the Kingpin
alleys, which offer every facil
ity for spectators as well as the
actual bowling. Manager J. w.
Wood is in charge at both estab-
lishments.
The Washington times., 1925-04-29

the lie Paradis band accordingly
made a flying trip to the Victor
studios and worked on a series
OF new dance numbers which, It
is expected. will be released with.
in a short time.
Among the most popular dance
The Washington times., 1925-04-29

hits which the band has recorded
for the Victor organization are
'sThe Washington and Lee
Swing" Nobody Loves You
Like Do" All Aboard for
Heaven" and Let It Rain, Let
1t Pour
Evening star., 1925-07-25

Twelve hundred new bicycles from
Great Britain and Germany find riders
each month in Kenya and Ugand,
South Africa.
Evening star., 1925-07-25
REV. G. NJ. DIFFENDERFER
TO PREACH ON HEIGHTS
Will Deliver Sermon at Masonic
Center-Ascension Choir
Will Sing.

Open.air services at Temple Heights
tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock, un-
der the direction of Rev. John c.
Palmer, grand chaplain, will be ad-
dressed by Rev. George M. Diffen-
derfer, pastor of Luther Place Me-
mortal Church. Miss Maude l.. Car
nahan of the choir of Ascension
Episcopal Church will render several
selections. Harry G.. Kimball is the
accompanist. The music is under the
direction of j. Walter Humphrey.
w. t. Wade of Benjamin B. French
Lodge, No. Is, cornetist.
The officers and members of Myron
M. Parker Lodge, No. 27, Frank c.
Austermuhl, master; Mount Pleasant
Lodge, No. 33, Henry r. Linfoot, mas
ter, and Cathedral Lodge, No. 40, Eu-
gene 4. Thompson, master; also Ca
thedral Chapter, No. IA, Mrs--Glara
ID. Perry matron; Jason d. Byers,
patron; William F. Hunt, Chapter No.
10; Mrs. Lenore NJ. Self, matron; Will
liam c. Carter, patron, Order of the
Eastern Star, together with their fam
lies and friends, are especially in
Vfted guests. All members of both
fraternities and the public will be
welcome. Ample seating accommo-
dations are furnished and the ushers
VIII be ladies of Cathedral Chapter,
No. IA, and Hunt Chapter, No. 16.
Evening star., 1925-07-25
ST. STEPHENS CHURCH !.
MEMS CLUB PLANS WORK
Special Events Outlined for Com
ing Year at Organization
Meeting,

The board of directors and special
committees of the Mems Club of ST.
Stephens Episcopal Church met at
the residence of the president, A. c..
Houghton, Thursday evening, and or
ganized for the purpose of carrying
on the work of the club during the
coming year.
The officers of the club are: A c..
Houghton, president; E. l.. Herndon,
vice president; E. A. Hilig, secretary;
G. T. Beall, treasurer; with James G..
Traylor, T. S. ScriVener and Charlton
M. Clark, members of the board of
directors DIR. w F.. Clark was ap-
pointed by the president to act as
chairman of the reception committee,
w. II. Holmes as vice chairman of
the entertainment committee, u. D.
Blackstone chairman of the commit
tee on decoration, A. 7. Gregory
chairman of the special interest com
mittee, and j. G.. Traylor, chairman
of the committee for visitation of the
sick.
The special events planned for the
coming year include a "get-together
dinner" a "Midwinter dinner" 'Fa-
ther-and-son night" and many other
interesting events throughout the
year.
The appointment of chairman of
the membership committee has been
reserved until a later meeting. Spe-
cial plans are being made to increase
the membership. which is now more
than a hundred. The first regular
meeting of the club will be held Sep
tember II.
Evening star., 1925-07-25
BIBLE SCHOOLS SHOWING
PROGRESS IN DISTRICT
Summer Session Glasses Are Going
Ahead and Others Will Be
Operated This Winter.

The Washington Bible School Asso-
citation reports progress In the Sum
mer session Bible schools, and that a
number of Winter session schools have
registered to open in September for
the Fall and Winter term. This asso-
citation will occupy room 315, Mills
Building. Plans are under way for
the Fall mass meeting and institute
which will follow. Information and
reports may be had from the District
supervisor Mrs. H. Moffatt Bradley.
Office hours are from to 4 o'clock
each day.
Wallace Memorial PRESBYTERIAN Sum.
mer Bible School will give a demon
stration and program tomorrow at II
am. The program will open with a
professional, Christ Shall Have Do
minion," and flag salutes. There will
be addresses by the pastor, DIR. c. f.
Hawthorne, and Mrs. II. Moffatt
Bradley.
The boys and girls in the Summer
Bible School in the Baptist Mission,
where Miss Margery Mothershead is
director, will hold a picnic under aus
pices of the Washington Bible School
Association in Geological Park next
Tuesday. Buses will leave the mis-
sion, 1910 Fourand-a-half street south
west, at l pm. Ice cream and cake
will be served the children in the park,
and the busses will bring them back to
the mission at 4 pm.
Evening star., 1925-07-25
SERVICES IN PETWORTH.
ew Members to Be Received Into
Baptist Church.

Rev. Henry j. Smith, pastor. of
Petworth Baptist Church. will preach
tomorrow morning on The Right of
Personal Choice" At this service
there will be celebrated the com
munion service and tie reception of
new members. In the evening there
will be union service of the three
Petworth churches. meeting at the
Wallace Memorial Church, New Hamp-
shire avenue and Randolph street,
with Mr.. Smith preaching on THE
Chalice of God"
This Is the last service at which
the pastor will be present before vaca-
ton. He and his family are start
ing Tuesday morning for Vermont,
where they will spend three weeks,
and the remainder of the time in
Hamilton. n. Y, the home of Mrs.
Smith. The services of the church
will be held as usual, with evening
services in the three churches in turn.
Evening star., 1925-07-25
BAR TO PEACE SEEN
IN NATIONAL PRIDE
Political Treatment of Inter-
national Problems Is Handi-
cap Also, WiCkerSham Says.
Special Dispatch to The star.

special DlSpatch 10 The star.
CHAUTAUQUA, n. Y, July 25.-
National pride, national prejudice
and partisan political treatment of in
ternational problems are stumbling
blocks in the way to warless world"
according to former Attorney General
George w. Wickersham. while
these prevail" he declared. "it is fu-
tile to discuss the outlawry of war"
Mr.. ,Wickersham made these state
ments last night at the Chautauqua
Conference on international Relations
from the Christian point of view on
the work of the committee appointed
by the League of Nations on the codi-
flcation of international law, of which
he is a member. The gathering is be-
ing held under the auspices of the
Commission on International Justice
and Goodwill of the Federal Council
of Churches, of which Mr.. Wicker
sham is chairman and Bishop Charles
H. Brent the vice chairman.
"Only when the men responsible for
Government really desire to commit
their countries to the maintenance of
peace viii there be realized mechan-
ism of peace" he asserted The
League of Nations. he stated. is the
most practical piece of machinery ever
created to rid the world of war. The
next most important in his estimation
- tiie IefilldleIl court Ol 1httEld-
tional Justice
Backs Protocol as Basis.
If the nations really are prepared
to sacrifice for peace the one-thou-
sandth part of what they must sacri-
flee in war, they will take the Geneva
protocol as a basis for international
agreement and earnestly and sincerely
face the responsibility of preventing
war by adopting a practical means of
settling international controversy and
agree to unite with all others in pro
tecting any nation from unjust assault
by another" he asserted. Answering
those who urge that the United States
refrain from entering the Permanent
Court of International Justice until in
ternatiOnal law is codified, he declared
their demand is merely a means of
Indefinitely postponing our adherence
to any court"
No power has ratified the agree
ments made at the Washington con-
ference on limitation of armament for
the outlawing of submarine warfare,
he pointed out a warless world can
never be brought about as hong as
great powers are unwilling TO give
up the uncontrolled right to go to war
said. He stated that the arbitration
treaties entered into during the Will
son administration distinctly limit the
independence of the nations concerned
in their right to so to war. He eX-
planned the work of the committee on
coditication Of international law.