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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-01-22
LIKES SCHOOL EXHIBIT

j. A. Rittenhouse of Chicago, pro-.
minent in educational circles in that
city, visited ST. Cloud Tuesday to
re-inspect the school exhibits of
Stearns county pupils which were
displayed last fall at the Stearns
fair. Mr.. Rittenhouse is specialist
in such lines of work and was so well
impressed with the quality and varie-
ty of the handicraft exhibit, repre-
senting as it does curricular activity
of unusual merit, that he returned
to inspect the work further and dis
cuss teaching methods with ,Superin-
tendent Boerger. He was accompan-
fed by his brother, Ernest Ritten-
house, also an educator in the Windy
City.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-01-22

proper assistance may be given,
Deputy Collector P. N. Rolling will
be at Sank Centre from February
9TH to February 9Th, inclusive. AS it
will be difficult to render assistance
after the above date, except by call
ing at the office of the Collector of
Internal Revenue, at St. Paul, tax
payers are urged to interview the
deputy. About half of the income
tax returns received at the Collect
or's office are prepared incorrectly
and the taxpayers are not receiving
proper credits which are provided for
in the law.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-01-22
CLAIM CHECK WAS BAD

C. E. Langan, AZ, of Little Sank, is.
being held in the Stearns county Jail,
awaiting trial on charge of issuing,
worthless check after an affidavit de-
.claring that he passed check for
$25 at the Grand Central hotel had
been sworn out by ]. E. Hayward,
proprietor of the hostelry.
The man recently passed check
for $25 on the Little Sank State bank,
knowing at the time that he did not
have sufficient funds in the bank to
cover the amount, according to the
complaint made through the hotel.
ST. Cloud Journal-Press.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-01-22

nabelle Emerson and DIR. J. A. Du-
Bots.
Wednesday evenings winners will
represent the Sank Centre schools in
sub-district contest to be held in this
city February 9th. The following is
last evenings program:
Piano Solo ......... Mildred Davis
Oratorical Division
l.. Lincoln, Man Called of God
...... Carlyle hey
2. A Vision of War 49,. ....
NlcCOT hey
8. John Brown 49,. Carl Fischer
Vocal Duet
Octavia Mcnamara, Letha Bartell
Dramatic Division
1. A Soft Spot in B606 1890.
Vione Steege
2. The Highwayman :. Leta Butler
8. Inga .......... Virginia Kells
A. The Lance of Kanana $500.
..... Lillian Flavaven
Piano Duet ....... =. Nellie
Wakefield, Lucille Rasmussen
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-01-22
Declamatory Contest Finals
Held Wednesday Evening
Carl Fischer and Lillian Flahaven
Winners-Sub District Contest In
This City Feb. 9

In the final declamatory contest
held in the Senior High School As
sembly room last evening at 500
o'clock, Carl Fischer won first place
in the boys division and Victory Key,
second for the best oratorical effort
In the dramatic division for girls
Lillian Flahaven was first and Vir-
ginia Kells was second. The judges
were Mrs. F. W. Sprague, Miss An
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-01-22
REVENUE COLLECTOR COMING

Owing to the fact that there have
been several changes in the Revenue
Act of 1924, taxpayers will need as
sistance in the preparation of their
income tax returns. These returns
must be fled with the Collector of
Internal Revenue on or before March
18th, 1925, and in order that the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-01-22

Herman Roe, editor Of the North
field News, is the new president of
the Minnesota State Fair. Mr.. Roe
was elected head of the State Agri-
cultural Society at its annual meet
ing at the New Nicollet Hotel, Min
neapolis, last week.
Mr.. Roe is the first country news
paper editor to be elected to the presi-
dency of the Minnesota State Fair.
He is well qualified for his new posi-
ton, having served several terms on
the state fair board.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-01-22

Miss Emma O'Gara left Friday for
Minneapolis where she was week
end guest of Miss. Inez Brown.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-25
Marion Township Woman Dies

Mrs. Margaret Woolman, aged 81
years, died Sunday morning at her
home ABOUT three miles west of
Chesterhill. Death was due to
heart trouble and unexpected, she
having been i'll but short time.
she was daughter of the late
Joseph and Martha Randall and
was born in Marion township, where
she spent the most of her life. She
was twice married. Her first hus-
band was Miles Niceswanger. They
had six children-Dale and Ralph
Niceswanger of near the home; Ray
of Glouster; Mrs. Vida Wandless
of Plantsvilie, and Leila of Texas.
One son Ernest is deceased. Two
brothers survive-J. 7. Randall
of Mountville, and Frank Randall
of the Chesterhill vicinity. Her
second marriage which was about
three months ago, was to G. M.
Woolman, who survives. She was a
member of the Mt. Zion church,
Marion township.
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon, and burial was made
in the Chesterhill cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-25
Get Life Imprisonment

w. w. Young of Ashland, KY,
was found guilty of murder. with a.
recommendation of mercy. by
jury at Marietta Sunday after
noon. He was on trial for the slay-
ing of Patrolman Harrison L. Boyd
of Marietta, last January II. The
case was one of the most sensation
al in this section of the state for
some time, and was bitterly fought.
Young's confederate in the case,
Robert Cornette, also of Ashland,
KY, convicted two weeks before on
a second degree murder charge, ap-
peared for the state and repudiated
the story told in his own trial, con-
Tossing that he and Young had shot
the policeman. Young made an at
tempt during the trial to establish
an alibi to the effect that he was a
liquor runner in West Virginia at
the time the crime was committed.
The case went to the jury Saturday
at 2:15 p. M, and the verdict was
reached Sunday at 8 p. NJ The
verdict carries with it imprison-
ment for life, without hope of par
don. The verdict is said to be a
popular one with the court, state
counsel and the public in general.
Tuesday Judge D. H. Thomas sem
fenced Cornette and Young to
terms of life Imprisonment in the
Ohio penitentiary, and within d
couple of hours they were on their
way to the big prison.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-25
Children's Day Programs

A splendid children's day program
was given by the Methodist Protes-
tant Sunday school Sunday evening.
The opening song "All the world is
singing" was given by the school.
This was followed with prayer by
Rev. w. M Wilson and the welcome
address by Donald Duvall Then
came a program of recitations,
songs, class exercises, ETC., the fol-
lowing taking part: Jean Mellor
Kathryn Sheridan, Dean Scott, Vir-
ginia Ford, Margaret Harlan, Bet
ty Ball, Lucille Morris, Margery
Walker. Margaret Harlan, Homer
and Paul Darnell, Chas. Griffin,
Julia Pennell, Irene Bucey, Helen
Llewellyn, James Love, Paul Nc
Kibben, Carl Tysinger, Clyde Smith,
Marie Darnell, Irene Gessell, Chas.
Smith, Walter Deedrick, jr., John
Scott, Herman Godfrey, Madeline
Wilson, Marguerite Roberts, Golda
Price and Dorothy Kraps. A pageant,
"The Call" was presented by Mrs.
IPatterson's class of young ladies'
The exercises closed with remarks
by the pastor, offering, song by the
Ischool, etc.
An excellent children's day pro-
gram was also given on Sunday ev-
ening at the Presbyterian church.
chorus singing by the school was
prominent and fine feature of the
exercises with pipe organ and
piano accompaniment, and Mrs. Low
ell also gave same special organ
numbers There were exercises by
the primary department under the
direction of Misses Hazel Finley
and Louise Mckay; a piano solo,
and songs by young ladies' classes;
also recitations, songs, class exer-
cises, etc., by other members of the
school, and the program was varied
and pleasing throughout. An offer
ing was taken for missions.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-25
Malta Church OF Christ
JAMES FLANAGAN, JR..
HAS THRILLING EXPERIENCE

James Flanagan, jr., of this place
had a narrow escape Tuesday, from
probably very serious results. Com
1g in contact with testing circuit
at the Electric Service Co. estab-
lishment of his father, Mr.. Jas.
flanagan, he could not let go of the
wire he was holding, due to being
grounded through metal strip on
the floor. His father and Mr.. Ray
Timson who were in the rear of the
store, heard Lis scream for help.
Mr.. Flanagan tore the test wire
from it's moorings, not any too soon,
James fell to the floor, but recover
ed in a few minutes. 1t was god
send that Mr.. Flanagan was close.
Had the boy been alone, one shud4
ders to think of what the results
would have been. We understand
that James was not much hurt, aside
from a burn on his finger, and the
shock he received.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-25
MISS LUCILLE MERCER WILL
SPEND SUMMER IN EUROPE

Miss Lucille Mercer, daughter OF
DR.. and Mrs. Mercer, 1900 Neil av-
enue, Columbus, O., left the z3d OF
June for New York where she will
ioin friends and sail the 25th for
Europe. She will spend the entire
summer in travel and in study at
the Centre de Estudios Historicos In
Madrid, Spain This study tour IS
conducted by Prof. La Gale OF Mid
dlebury college, Vermont which is
one Of the outstanding schools Tor
Spanish in this country.
Miss Mercer has been teaching
Spanish the last two years IN the
Uhrichsville high school, where she
has been very prominent in school
activities. She was chosen from
the high school for membership In
the National Association of Deans
of Women. and received the honor
of having the school annual THIS
year dedicated to her.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-25
Number 50
UNION MEMORIAL SERVICES
SUNDAY BY LOCAL ORDERS


The union memorial services by
the /. O. O. F., Jr. O. U. A. M, Mac
cabees, Modern Woodmen and Royal
INeighbors, which We're held here
Sunday afternoon, were but fairly
well participated in by members of
the various orders-not SO many
were in line of march as had been
in former years, in some of the or
ders when the services were carried
|out separately.
After forming on the public
square, headed by the band, they
proceeded to the cemetery where
|exercises were held. c. A Gaylord
offered prayer, and an address was
made by Congressman G. Ellis
Moore. Mr.. Moore's address was a
good one and appropriate to the oc-
casion. He spoke of the memorials
which have been set up all over the
country that no matter what these
memorials area tree, a monument
of granite or bronze or stone. or
what not, they typify something
that somebody has done for some
purpose-that when we look upon
such memorials they call to mind
some achievement either great or
small-they keep alive the deeds of
those who have gone on before, to
whom honor is due. Speaking. as an
example, of the monument erected
to the unknown soldier in Airing
ton cemetery, Mr.. Moore stated that
it represents all soldiers, is typical
of what they did and what they
died for. They are remembered
and revered for what they did. and
the ideals which such monuments
signify, should be supported by all.
So it is, he said, with those in
whose honor the memorial services
| of this Sunday are held. When we
lay flowers on their graves, we re-
count the worth while things they
did, and it is the duty of the present
generation to build on top of the
structure they started The speaker
believes that with the many more
opportunities at command, the pres
ent generation should build better
than those gone before, and the i'm
| r. w SAAAShC ohOuIo COuIIuu6. III Ills
remarks he took occasion to con-
denim those who contend that the
country owes them something
those who have never given the
country anything; those who criti-
else and find fault, without Offering
anything better. He stated that
while all cannot be born in America,
all those living in America should
have the American spirit born into
them.
Following the decoration of the
graves in McConnelsville cemetery,
and selection by the band, the
| line of march was continued to the
Malta cemetery, where prayer was
| made by Mr.. ]. N. Barlow, who al
so made short talk, followed by
the decoration of graves.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-25
Mrs. Margaret Tolbert Dies

Mrs. Margaret Jane Tolbert died
Sunday at her home near Hopewell
church, Penn township. Death was
due to liver trouble, and other in
firmities. Funeral services were
held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
conducted by Rev. Frank Gillian CT
the Malta M e. church. Interment
was made in the Malta cemetery.
The following sketch of this excel
lent woman was read at the funeral:
Margaret Jane woodward was
born near Jerseyville, Athens coun-
ty, o., Feb. 13, 1845, and died June
I'll, 1925, aged 80 years, four
months and eight days. She was the
daughter of Isaac and Mary Wood
yard, both of whom died when she
was a little girl. In 1863, she came
to Morgan county, and made her
home with her sister Mrs. Philip
Embree. She attended school at
tPennsville and later taught at New
SONS. Chadwicks and Little Bel
mont schools. On Sept. 13, 1858,
she was married to Elmer A. Toll
bert, who died Aug. 1, 1917. To
this union were born eight children,
six of whom survive-Paul of NAL
ia; Isaac, near Morganville; Tell, OF
Columbus; Mrs. Albert Ellis, Penn
township. and Mrs. Gertrude Snearly
and Clarence Tolbert of the home.
The two deceased are Clara Iantha,
who died in infancy and Mrs.
Blanche Mellor. Mrs Tolbert is also
survived by five grandsonsS and a
sister, Mrs. Alwilda Scott of Meigs
county, O. She was member of
the Hopewell M. P. church in the
near vicinity of which she had lived
for 40 years, and where she had
made host of friends by her up
right character and her many acts
of kindness.
She always enjoyed attending the
social gatherings in the neighbor-
| hood and was glad to welcome visl-
tors in her own home. Her chill
dren who. had left home were al
ways glad to get back to Mothers, u
where they were welcome. The
home ties are broken, but we will
always reverence her memory.
The pail bearers at the funeral
were the four sons, and her two
ephews-Branch and Bliss Wood
yard of Athens county. Interment
was made in the Malta cemetery
Among those from out of town al
the funeral were Mr.. and Mrs. Tel
Tolberttof Columbus; Merrick Smear
| ly of Detroit, Mich; Mr.. and Mrs
Branch woodward of Athens; Mr.
and Mrs. Ava Graham, and Mr.
Bliss woodward of Chase. Athens
county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-25
Special Number Texas Freemason

Through the courtesy Of our
friend Mr.. G. L. Alderman of Dali
las, Tex, this office received the
first of the week copy of the an
nual institutional number of the
Texas Freemason, of Dallas, Tex.
The edition which contains 100
pages is devoted to description of
the many institutions in southern
Texas which are maintained by the
various Masonic bodies. We note a
particularly interesting article by
Mr.. Alderman, on the Knight Tenn
plar Hospital" built at the Royal
Arch Home for Aged Masons at a
cost of over $75, 100000, and which
is maintained by the Grand Com
mandery of the state of Texas.
In connection with the article is
run the picture of Mr.. Alderman,
who is Past Grand Commander
Knight Templar of Texas, and is
not only one of the leading Masons
of that state, but of the United
States as well.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-25
Hearing On L. C. III. No. 345

A large number were present here
at the meeting last Friday in the
road hearing on l. G. H. No. 345,
which has been petitioned to be
changed from the present route by
way of the ridge to Gay3port, to
the east side Of the river, to closely
follow the river all the way A
number were present from Zanes-
vile, as well as from along the
GAINESVILLE route. r. HI. Smith, as
sistant engineer in the state high
way department, presided, and Dis
trict Engineers George E. Carr of
this division and w. G. Smith of
division five, which includes Mus
kingum county, were present. Atty
G.. H. Fouts of this place and
Charles Ribble of GAINESVILLE rep
resented those favoring the pres
ent location, and Judge L. j. Weber
represented those asking for the
change to the river route. j. G.
Cooper, w. L. Mckinney and Lock-
tender Davis of Eagleport and D.
w Armstrong of GAINESVILLE also
spoke of the proposed change, and
j. r. Alderman spoke in behalf of
the ridge route. Following the hear
ing which was in the court room,
the three state highway engineers
who conducted the hearing, went
over and viewed both routes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-25
DEATH OF MRS. G. w. JONES
AT HOME AT ROKEBY LOCK

At $40 Wednesday night, death
claimed Mrs. Elizabeth Jones. aged
about 80 years, at her home at
Rokeby Lock. Death was due to
paralysis, and for several weeks her
passing was not unexpected. She
first was stricken with paralysis
about five years ago, but was able
to be up and about until five weeks
ago when she suffered second
stroke, and soon after third.
The deceased was one of the
county's very best women. She pos
sessed a pleasing personality and
had host of warm friends. who
will be panied to learn of her death.
In her younger days she was a sue
cessful school teacher She was
member of the Methodist Protestant
church at Eagleport. Her parents
We're the late T. d. and Phoebe
Weber, and she was born at
Rokeby Lock, where practically all
of her life was spent.
In 1866 she married Mr.. George
w. Jones, who for many years con-
Quoted store at Rokeby Lock. Mr..
Jones death occurred a number of
years ago, and after his death, for
some years, Mrs. Jones continued to
manage the store. She leaves six
children-Mrs. Maude Mckay, wife
of r. S. Mckay of Columbus; Her
bert and Herman Jones, druggists
of GAINESVILLE; DR.. Clyde Jones, of
Boston, Mass, who is Major in
the u. S. army, and the Misses Ed
ma and Pearl Jones of the home
Two children died in infancy. One
brother Judge L. J Weber of Zanes-
vile, also survives. One brother
and five sisters are deceased
Funeral services will be held at
the late residence Friday at 2
O'Clock. Burial will be made in
McConnelsVille cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-25
III. A. COULSON BACK FROM
MEETING OF SHRINE COUNCIL

Mr.. Howard Coulson of Malta re-
turned Sunday from months trip
to Los Angeles, Cal, where he at
tended the meeting of the Imperial
Shrine Council. He went with Alad-
din Shrine of Columbus, of which
he is a member. In the party were
527. They went out by the south
ern route, and returned over the
Canadian route. The attendance of
Shriners at Los Angeles is said to
have been 100000, and the meeting
lasted five days. 1t rained practi-
cally all the time they were in Los
Angeles. The party made number
of stop-overs going and coming, and
it was a great trip.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-25
Death OF Mrs. Hannah A. Parsons

Dcsatn vi WITS. ndfHStih n. dfSOhS
Funeral services for Mrs. Hannah
A. Parsons whose death occurred at
the home of her daughter Mrs. Ed
ward Walker here, were held at the
Walker home Monday afternoon.
The services were conducted by Rev.
A. N. Grove of the Presbyterian
church. Music was furnished by
quartet. composed of Mr.. P. G.. Ball,
Mrs. Chas. Walker, Mrs. M. M. Nc
Donald and Maj. F. M. Kahler. The
selections were Rock of Ages" and
~ would not live always" The pail
bearers were VIM. Huffman, Ed
ward Walker, John Ray, Edward
Huntington, Rowland Davis and
Mont Walker.
Interment was made in the McCon-
|nelsville cemetery. The following
obituary sketch in substance was
read at the funeral:
Hannah A. Kirby was born Dec.
II, 1843, and died June 10, 1925,
at the age of 81 years, six months
and eight days. She was married
Nov. II, 1863, to James T. Parsons
who passed away Feb. z, 1875 They
were the parents of seven children.
four of whom are deceased-John
G., Thaddeus H., Mrs. Elsie A.
Bischoff and Mrs. Rachel III. Dun
nington. The children surviving
are Mrs. Edward Walker of McCon-
nelsville and Mrs. VIM Walker and
James Parsons of Baltimore, Md
Mrs. Parsons also leaves the follow
ling named grandchildren: Mont
Walker of Wheeling, w. Va; Mrs.
Robert Cochran of Mt. Vernon, O.,
and Herbert Walker and Mrs. Ber-
nadetta Talbot of Baltimore, Md:
and three great grandchildren. The
deceased was a daughter of the late
Henry and Sarah Kirby of the Ros-
seau locality. She was one of a
family of ten children, three of
whom survive-George Kirby of
Michigan; Sabilla of Kansas. and
Frank of Lancaster, o. Mrs. Par
sons had been making her home
with her children in Baltimore the
past year, returning to her home
here about three weeks before her
death.
She united with the church at an
early age, and was a faithful SER
want of Christ until the time of her
departure to be with God. During
her last illness she was full of faith
and confidence in her Savior. She
was ready to go because her sins
were washed in the "blood of the
Lamb"
Those attending the funeral from
a distance were Mrs. Will Walker
and Mr.. and Mrs. James Parsons of
Baltimore, Md, and Mr.. Mont
| Walker of Wheeling. w. Va.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-25
Tn The $4,000 Glass

According to figures given out.
there are three persons in Morgan
county who paid an income tax on
$4,000 or over during the past
year. There was not a county In
the state, but had at least one tax
payer with an income of 100000.
In the surrounding counties, bor-
dering on Morgan county, we note
that Athens had 26 in the $4,000
class; Noble, l.; Perry, s; Washing
ton, AZ; Muskingum, rs. Alto
gether in the state of Ohio there
were 1920 persons who paid taxes
on incomes of $40, 900 or over.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-06-25
First Methodist Episcopal Church


Sunday school at 9:15 a. m. Spe-
cial program for review Sunday.
Morning worship at 10:30. Mrs. t.
I. Johnson of Delaware, o., who has
travelled around the world will speak
in behalf of the w. F. M. S. Even
ing worship at 1880. Mid-week
service Wednesday evening at 1880.
S. Neldon, pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church
The church that is doing things
A fine childrens day program was
given last Sunday. If you were not
there you missed something good
Come out next Sunday. Sunday
school at 9:15 a. m. Preaching
service 1890. Junior Christian En-
deavor at p m. Y. P. S. G. E. at
$50. Evening service at 1880.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
at 1880. Everybody welcome.-
Walter M. Wilson, pastor
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m.
Public worship at 1890, with SER
mon Abraham the Friend of God. )"
Christian Endeavor meeting at
6:45 p. M. Special Independence
Day" service at 7:30. At this SER
vice there will be patriotic music
and a dialogue and other numbers.
The Kings meeting next Wednesday
evening will be led by Prof. Geo. E..
Carr-Alvin N. Grove, pastor
Malta Church OF Christ
Bible school at $50 a. m. Morn
ing worship at 10:30. Leader, Riley
Price. Lesson: "Amos, 1st Chapter.
Subject, Prepare to Meet Thy God. .
Evening service at 1880. Bible
drill for the children, conducted by
Riley Price, will be part Of even
ing service. Come.