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The Washington times., 1925-08-17

Jessie Cary, who died in Cincin-
natl. July %, it was learned today.
The income of the fund is to be
paid Mrs. Cooke throughout her
life, and at her death the entire
fund will go to her children. ac-
cording to the terms Of the will.
The Washington times., 1925-08-17
SHANGHAI MAILS ARE
HELD UP BY STRIKE

SHANGHAI, Aug. IT. Domestic
and foreign mail service was sus-
pended today following q strike Of
$500 Of the 1000 postoffice EN-.
ployes. The strikers demand higher
wages and shorter hours.
The strikers attacked a Chinese
policemen today. The policeman
shot and wounded one Of his assail.
ants.
The Washington times., 1925-08-17
RED MEN TO STAGE
PoYVvvoW. At RESORT

Members OF the Improved Order
of Red Men @of the District, Mary.
land and: Virginia tribes, viii stage
an old fashioned apoWwow" and
celebrations at Arlington Beach
Park, Saturday, August %.
Osceola Tribe No. !. Of Alexandria,
The Washington times., 1925-08-17
.. c. WOMAN INHERITS
S136, 900 TRUST FUND

Mrs. e. C. Cooke, OF Cathedral
Mansions. has been made bene.
ficiary of q trust fund Of $1SS, 1000
by the win of her aunt, Miss
The Washington times., 1925-08-17
Sigma Chi TO Lunch

The Sigma Chi fraternity will
hold its weekly luncheon at the
University Club tomorrow at 1890
o'clock.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
MRS. NORA MILLER, WE'LL
KNOWN MALTA WOMAN, DIES

+ Although she had been in very
poor health for about six weeks, the
death of Mrs. Lenora Huntington
Miller of Malta, which occurred Fri
day, July "a, at noon, came as ads
tinct shock. Death was due to
heart trouble and complications.
Had she lived until the coming Jan
uary she would have been SIS years
of age. She was born at Malta, where
her entire life was spent She was
the widow of Frank G. Miller. well
known jeweler of Malta. They were
married Sept. 25, 1893. They were
the parents of one son, Albert d.
Miller, who succeeded his father in
the jewelry business. under the firm
known as Miller Bros Mrs. Miller
was a daughter of Thomas E. and
the late Mary Louise Ford Dunning-
ton. Her mother died in 1919. Be-
Sides her father who resides in Nal
ia, and who has been making his
home with her, and her son. she
leaves two brothers, Willard and Ed
ward Huntington, of McConnelsville.
and five sisters-Mrs. Stella Taylor
of Indianapolis, Ind; Mrs Grace
Dye of McConnelsville; Mrs. Mary
Ward of Redwood Falls, Mimi. Mrs.
Florence Clark of Chicago, and Mrs.
Helen Mills of Long Beach, Cal. One
brother, Frank Huntington, is de-
ceased and a sister Jessie died in
infancy
Mrs. Miller was highly regarded
woman. Through her pleasant, jov-
ial disposition she made many warm
friends who will be panied to learn
of her passing. Since childhood she
had been an active member of the
Malta Methodist Episcopal church.
She was prominent in the activities
of the church, especially missionary
work. She was a charter member
Of Valley Chapter No. 19 Eastern
Star, in which order she had held
number of different Offices She was
also member of the Women's
Christian Temperance Union.
Funeral services were held Mon
day from her late home, and because
of the invalid condition of her aged
father, were private.
Funeral services were held from
her late home Monday morning, and
were conducted by her pastor Rev.
Frank Gillian. Mrs. Harry Harris
sang Face to Face" and a mixed
quartet-Mrs. Harry Harris, Miss
Edna Barlow, and Messrs j. E. Nc
Keown and A. c.. Taylor, sang
Nearer My God To Thee" and
abide With Me-" There were many
beautiful floral tributes. The pail
bearers were DR.. Lee Humphrey. j.
N. Barlow. c. B. Smith. Jasper Bar
rell, Henry Hopp and Fred Coulson.
Interment was made in the Malta
cemetery
Among the out of town persons
present at the funeral were Mrs
Stella Taylor and daughter Mrs. Carl
Mueller of Indiana polls, Ind; Mrs.
Florence Clark of Chicago: Mrs.
Clara Lewis, Mrs. Jennie Miller and
Miss Ethel Miller of Columbus, and
Mr.. H. c. Hopp of Bradford Pa.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
Boyhood Chums Get Together

Last Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Jabez
Mcdaniel of this place had as guests
two of Mr.. McDaniePs old school
mates-Harvey and Israel Linscott,
the latter's wife, and Harlan Lin
scott, wife and granddaughter, all
from Hooper Ridge, near Amesville,
Athens county. Mr.. Mcdaniel lived
in the same locality until about 16
years of age. Mr.. Harvey Linscott is
aged S4; Mr.. Mcdaniel SIS. They at
tended the same school and have
been all their lives the warmest of
friends, and Sunday was most pleas
antly spent in talking over past
events-of some three-quarters of a
century ago. Both were soldiers in
the Civil war, but not in the same
company Mr. Harvey Linscott
served four years and was three
times wounded. About a year ago
he received a hurt, which developed
to such an extent that he had to
have his leg amputated at the knee.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
Boy Scouts In CamD

Last Saturday 13 boy scouts from
McConnelsvlle and II from Malta
went into camp at the area Boy
Scout camp at Luke Chute. Scouts
! from five different counties. in all
about 100, are in camp this week at
| that place, and having fine time
Today is visitors day and it is hoped
that number from the two towns
can go down and see this ideal scout
camp The "evening council fire"
which will be tonight about dusk. is
an exceptionally fine part of the
day. The best route to drive. it is
said, is to go over the Marietta i'm
proved road to the Meigs creek
bridge, and then turn to the right
and go up the river to the camp
The following scouts are in camp
from here: McConnelsville Scouts
Donald Carroll, James Hambleton,
James Flanagan, Paul Scott. Donald
Finley, Kendall Grove, Kenneth
Grove, Thomas Bauer. Howerd Dye,
Donald Mace, Robert Brown. Harlow
Brown and Raydemont McGregor.
Malta Scouts-George Barkhurst,
Austin Coulson, Charles James. Ev-
erett Miller, Harry Best, Richard
Grubb, Mark Grubb, Francis Starrett,
Edward Ham and Harold Milligan.
Mail for the scouts should be sent to
them at Swift in care of Boy Scout
camp. Visitors are welcome at the
camp on Thursdays and Sundays.
Our boys will be in camp over next
Sunday
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
Death OF Mrs. Anna III. Devices

| Mrs. Anna Fl. Devices, aged 70
years, died Wednesday morning at
about o'clock, at the home Of her
daughter Mrs. Rachel Smith near
Chesterhill. She had been in de-
clining health for some time, but
her last illness was of short dura-
ton, and she had been able to be up
and around to within a few days of
her death.
Mrs Devices maiden name was
Harmer and she was born near
Pennsville and had spent practically
all her life in Morgan county. Her
husband James Z Devices died in
1920. Besides the daughter men
toned she leaves another daughter,
Mrs Edith Heskett of Pensville. A
daughter, Mary Devices, died 80
years ago, and a son died in infancy.
Mrs. Devices was a daughter of the
late VIM. Harmer, and was the last
of the family. Thomas Harmer who
resided in McConnelsville was her
brother.
The deceased had been a lifelong
member of the Friends church. She
was highly regarded woman. Fu-
neral services will be held Friday at
p p. M, at the residence of her
daughter Mrs. Heskett, and burial
will be made in the Friends ceme-
tery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30

The nation stunned by the of the death OF William
Jennings Bryan which occurred at 4o last sunday evening at
he had been during the 20 days he had been in DAYTON
through the famous Scopes evolution trial in which the great Com
quietly and peacefully His invalid wife who the porch with
Is feet of him. did know of his death until about 20 minutes
after had occurred He had attended church the morning and
led the congregation prayer.
almost third century VIM J. Bryan had been
the outstanding figures only of America but of the world Dur
ing that period of time scarcely day passed that the daily
the land did not have reference to him For long time
important work done by him. he had prepared discussions
Sunday school lessons which widely published week.
and read by people In his death the country loses of its
foremost moral teachers and apostles of fundamental Chris
tanity doubtful lived who had often crossed
this continent and spoken in many places as had W. Bryan
On different this honoed by having
him visit here and speak Chauauqua and OF his re
dental campagn he spoke from the rear Of his car at Malta He
wishes his body will be buried in Arlington The funeral
will be held in Washington Friday.
Following is brief of his eventfu life:
1860 March l9-Born at Salem, ILL.,
18SGraduated from Illinois college and from Union College
1883-Received IL B. degree Union College of Law
Chicago, and admitted to Illinois bar
1884-Receved A. degree from Illinois college Later re-
ceved honorary degrees of Universities
Nebraska Maryland and Arizona.
1883887-Practiced Jacksonville Ill., later at Lincoln Neb
1891 995Member Of SD and SD t Nebraska dis
1893Receved vote for United States senator in
Nebraska legislature.
189Nomnated convention for United States
senator; defeated in legislature by John NJ Thurston.
l69496-kdlor Omaha Word-Herad
1o96Nomnated for president at Democratic convention in
Sd Regt Volunteer Infantry for Span
h-American and made its colonel
1900-Agan nominated for presidency.
l9o5Made famous trip around the world Received by
19O8Nomnated third time highest office in nation
i9-Made secretary OF state in cabinet of Woodrow Wilson
~19l5-Resigned as secretary of state.
l92o-s leadership of Democratic party broken Fran
1923-Deeated as moderator Of general assembly, f ph
eran church.
924Hamed vice moderator of Presbyterian general assembly
92o-Detended Bible against evolution Scopes at Dav
on Ienn as found dead IN bed five days
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
VIII Enter Health Contest

The Parent-Teachers' association
| had a called meeting at the high
| school auditorium Monday evening.
! At the meeting it was decided to en-
ter a health contest that "The Child
| Welfare" magazine is putting on.
! The contest is for the beginning
class of this fall, and the first exam
ination will be held at the high
school building Aug. IL. Mrs. Clara
| Reeder, an organizing nurse in child
| hygiene, from the state department
of health, came down July 23 and Of
! fered the services of two physicians
and a nurse to do the examining,
without any charge whatever to par
ents or the P. T. A. Miss Swope of
East Cleveland gave most interest
ing talk at the meeting, on what has
been accomplished in the schools
there through health measures they
have adopted. She considers this a
most wonderful opportunity for the
children of this community
The cooperation of every citizen
interested in the welfare of our chill
dren, and especially the parents of
first graders is earnestly solicited
by the p t. AK
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
Raid Near DeayertOwn

Last Friday Sheriff Newton and
Deputy Sheriff Kennard, and c. B,
Henery of Stockport made raid on
the Joe Kessler place, about two
miles this side of Deayertown. The
results were: About 25 gallons of
cherry wine, s gallons of rhubarb
wine, 1a gallons of rye whisky, so
gallons Of mash, and two stills-one
Of five gallons capacity and the 9TH
er about 25 gallons. The five gal
Ion still was in operation, it being on
the cook stove, and the woman bak-
ing bread with the same fire. The
liquor was destroyed and the stills
were brought here by the sheriff.
The fact that the family had re-
Gently come into possession of new
costly automobile, when the head of
the family apparently did little
work sort of aroused suspicion,
which led to the raid. While Mr..
Kessler was not present when the
raid was made, followed by the ar
rest of Mrs. Kessler. he assumed the
responsibility, and when arraigned
here in common pleas court Satur-
day before Judge Finley, he entered
a plea of guilty and was fined $500
and costs. He paid part of the fine,
and gave bond for the balance. The
Kesslers are foreigners, being ma
tives of Hungary.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
WIFE OF w. III. YOUNG KILLED
MIR. YOUNG SERIOUSLY HURT

A clipping sent to. this office from
San Diego Calf, contained an ac-
count which we publish in part, and
which will be of interest to many
people in this, VIM. III. Young's ma
tive town:
Police and deputy sheriffs are
combining in search for the driver
of the automobile which collided
early Friday with an automobile
driven by William HI. Young, caus-
ing the death of Mrs. Young, 46,
and probably fatal injury to her
husband 1t was thought at first
the accident occurred when Mr..
Young in attempting to suddenly
turn the automobile back on the
highway, turned it over pinning him
self and wife beneath. Mrs. Young's
neck was broken and Mr.. Young suf-
fered badly fractured skull and
possibly internal injuries. Later
developments lead police to believe
the accident was the result of a col
lision A man who was the first to
arrive at the scene, told police the
car was on Mr.. Young's head, and
that Mrs. Young appeared to have
been killed instantly. Tenders,
front wheels and the bumper of the
Young car had been mashed, lend
ing support to the theory the trag-
edy had followed collision.
Surviving Mrs. Young in addition
to her husband, are two stepsons,
Charles l.. and Billy Young. Mr..
Young has been prominent in busi-
ness, civic and sport circles of Salt
Lake for quarter of century For
many years he conducted Young's
cafe on South Main street, which he
founded in 1899. Almost 20 years
ago to the day, July 16, 1905, Mr..
Young's first wife, Mrs. Sophia
Young, "a, native. of Richmond,
Utah, died of rheumatism of the
heart.
Mr.. Young was born in McCon-
nelsville, o., and early in life came
to Salt Lake. In 1901 he became af-
filiated with Argenta lodge F.. & A.
M, and has since taken an active
part in Masonic work Twelve years
ago he retired from the cafe busi-
ness, selling the restaurant to Wal
ter Smear, present owner. Mr..
Smear left Salt Lake Immediately
following the accident, for the can
yon. to bring to Salt Lake Mrs.
Young's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
White
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
MRS. MARY j. EVELAND DIES
IN EAGLEPORT. BURIED HERE

Mrs. Mary Jane Eveland, mention
of whose serious illness had been
made from time to time in this pa
per- passed away at her home in
Eagleport, Saturday morning about
] o'clock. She had been in failing
health for the past eight years. with
heart trouble and complications, and
for the past six months her condi-
tion had been critical. The end
came peacefully Her long illness
was borne with patience and iorti-
tude.
Mrs. Eveland was oS years of age.
She was a daughter of the late
Joseph and America Stutes, and was
born in the vicinity of Eagleport,
and practically her entire life was
spent in that community, On July
a, 1877, she was married to d. W..
Eveland Civil war soldier and
who was for many years merchant
and postmaster at Eagleport. He
survives, and although rs years of
age, during the long illness of his
wife he was constantly at her bed
side night and day, tenderly assist
ing with the other members of the
family in her care and comfort. Be-
sides her husband she is survived by
six children+Mrs Bertha Wood
ward of Cambridge; Mrs. Goldie
Burns of Corning; Earle Eveland,
McConnelsville; Mrs. Pansy Lindi-
more. and Mrs. Nellie Seyler and
Lawrence Eveland of Eagleport.
Two sons died in infancy Also sur
viving are three sisters-Mrs. E. H.
Clifton and Mrs. w. G.. Greer of
Eagleport and Mrs. John Eveland of
Crooksville. The deceased was a
woman strongly devoted to her fam
lily, and was of splendid Christian
character. For practically her en-
tire life she had been a member of
the Methodist Protestant church at
Eagleport, and her home was one of
hospitality for ministers and lay
men.
Monday at p. m. from the church,
just across from her home, where
she for so many years had devoutly
worshiped. In the absence of pas
tor of her church. Rev. Theron Lee,
pastor of the First Presbyterian
church, GAINESVILLE. conducted the fu-
neral services, which were beautiful
and opriate-reading of pas
sages of Scripture-favorites of the
deceased, prayer, and short ser
mon, in which he spoke of the Chris
tian life she had lived, and the re-
ward which, was hers to enjoy
throughout eternity. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry c. Betz sang "Shall we meet
beyond the River" and ASLEEP in
Jesus" and Mr. Betz sang the beau
tiful solo-"Face to Face" The ex-
pressions of esteem through floral
tributes, were many and beautiful.
The pail bearers were the sons and
the sons-in-law of the deceased
Messrs. Earle and Lawrence Eve
land, H. l.. Woodward, F. c. Burns,
C. B. Lindimore and C. c. Seyler.
Interment was made in the McCon
nelsville cemetery. The funeral
services were very largely attended,
among those present being many
from MeConnelsville, GAINESVILLE and
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
Death or !. w. Nelson

Mr.. J. w. Nelson. well known as
Wright Nelson, died this morning
about 2 o'clock, at his home in
Deerfield township. He would have
been 83 years of age had he lived
till the coming December. In June
he suffered a stroke of paralysis,
which terminated in his death. He
was son of the late Thomas and
Nancy Nelson and was born IN Deer
field township. where his ent.ra life
was spent. His wife who was Mary
Ana Reed, died in 1890. They were
the parents of three children C Z.
Nelson and Miss Mary Nelson of the
home, and Mrs. John Crider now
deceased. Mr.. Nelson was a farmer
and highly regarded citizen. He
was the oldest of family of six
children-five sons and one daugh-
ter, now all deceased He was a
member of the Deerfield Presbyter-
ian church.
Funeral services will be held Sat-
urday. The cortege will leave the
house at 1880, and the services
will be held at the Deerfield church,
conducted by Rev A. N. Grove. In
terment will bn made in Deerfield
cemetery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
OF Interest To People Here

The Ohio Wesleyan Magazine of
July 25, published at Delaware said:
Grace Parsons has sailed with other
Delaware friends, for France, where
she will study this summer. During
the past year, since her return from
China, she has been teaching at Nc
Connelsville, o.
The same magazine also said:
Mary Beal Housed is still in Europe
where her older daughter, Hope,
has just completed with highest
grades her music work at the Con-
servatory of Vienna. Her younger
daughter is also studying music. and
Mrs. Housed plans to stay another
year abroad. They spent Christmas
week in Italy, and even had a visit
with the Pope
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
Father OF Frank Ballenger Dies

The death of Mr.. John M. Ballen-
ger, aged So, occurred last Friday at
his home in New Concord, after a
few days illness with heart trouble.
He was the father of Mr.. Frank Bal
lenger of McConnelsville, coach in
NJ. and M high school, and also
leaves other children, as follows: r.
c. Ballenger of Dresden; Mrs. Ralph
Zimmerman of Mansfield and Grace,
Ray, Loris and Merle Ballenger Of
the home He is also survived by
his wife For 35 years the deceased
had been employed as section fore
man with the B. & O. railroad. He
was a member of the Presbyterian
church and was affiliated with the
Odd Fellows.
Funeral services were held Sun
day at the Presbyterian church at
New Concord. and interment was
made in the Pleasant Hill cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
Progressive Girls, Club Picnic

The annual picnic of the Progress
i've Girls club was held at the home
of the leader, Mrs. HI. G. Henderson
Thursday, July %. At noon de-
licious cafeteria lunch was served
after which three interesting demon
strations were given by the clun
members. The second year teams
demonstrated on seams" and the
fourth year on the removal OF
stains" 1t was decided by vote that
the fourth year team, Elizabeth Hall
and Agnes Walls won first, en-
titling them the honor to represent
our club at the demonstration" in
McConnelsville, Aug. %. The re-
mainder of the afternoon was spent
in social way and plans were
made for an entertainment to be Civ
en- by the club girls in the near fu-
ture. Watch for the date.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
Brought Here For Burial

The body of w. o. Smith, whose
death occurred Sunday afternoon at
the state hospital in Columbus, as a
result of tuberculosis, was brought
here Monday to the home of his
brother John Smith. On Tuesday at
2 p. m. funeral services were held
at the Smith home, in charge of Rev.
w. M Wilson, pastor of the Metho-
dist Protestant church of McCon-
nelsville. Interment was made in
the local cemetery
Mr. Smith was SIS years of age, and
was a son of Jacob and Lucy Smith.
He is survived by his wife and five
children and two grandchildren; al
so four brothers-John and Lewis
Smith of McConnelsville; Isaac of
Roseville, and Charles of Lima. A
sister Myrtle is deceased.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
Harry Lewis Hurt

Last Sunday afternoon before the
ball game began at the Malta Ath-
letic field, Mr.. Harry Lewis suffered
an injury which at the time appear
ed quite serious. When a party was
batting he accidentally let go of the
ball bat which struck Mr.. Lewis on
the right side of the head, back of
the temple, cutting quite cash
which bled profusely. and which it
required three stitches to close. His
head and the side of his face were
also badly bruised. At first it was
feared that his skull had been frac-
tured. He is reported as getting
along we'll
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-07-30
MRS. MARGARET ARMSTRONG,
NATIVE or IRELAND, DIES

Funeral services for Mrs. William
Armstrong who died Friday at IL 10
D. m. at the home of Mrs. Margaret
Clevenger. nurse, here, were held
from the Armstrong residence here
Sunday afternoon at o'clock. They
were conducted by Rev. T. 5. Mel
don Of the Methodist Episcopal
church Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Betz
furnished the music, singing two
elections-Rock of Ages and Can
Hear My Savior Calling. Interment
was made in the McConnelsville
cemetery. The pail bearers were
Messrs. M. F. Sheets. Frank Harlan,
Louis PenneH, H. J. Leggett, and
VIM. Porter and Emmett Bailey, the
last named two being from Stock
port. Mrs. Armstrong had been an
invalid over 16 years. as the result
of fall she sustained breaking the
ligaments in both ankles. During
that time she had never walked.
Mrs. Armstrong was a native OF
Ireland. Her maiden name was
Margaret Humphrey. Her parents
were Joseph and Christine Hum
phrey. The family came to this
country in 1867. VIM. Armstrong
also a native of Ireland, came with
them They settled in Morgan
county, in the Neelyville vicinity.
Margaret Humphreys marriage to
Mr.. Armstrong occurred in January,
1868. Later they located in Min
nesota, returning from there to this
county. to the McKendree vicinity.
They afterward resided again for a
time in Minnesota, then came back
to the Neelyville neighborhoOd, from
which place they came to McCOn-
nelsville which has been the home
of the Armstrong family rs years
or more. Mrs. Armstrong was per-
haps SO years Of age at the time of
her death Besides her husband,
she is survived by son, John ARM
strong of this place. Her daughter
Mrs. Margaret Boxell died in Aug
ust, a year ago. Besides those mem
toned, Mrs. Armstrong leaves a
granddaughter Mrs. Florence At
wood of Canton, o. The deceased
was the last of the Humphrey fam
ily Her brothers and sisters were
Joseph Humphrey who was killed
by lightning many years ago; James
Humphrey of Meigsville township,
this county; Mrs. Jane Robinson
who died in Minnesota about five
weeks ago; Mrs. Eliza Edgerly who
resided the last few years of her
life here at the Armstrong home,
and Mrs. Catherine Porter of Stock
po"+
Mrs. Armstrong had been mem
ber of the Methodist Episcopal
church since early life, joining in
Minnesota, and later transferring
her membership to the Hopewell
church, this county, and afterward
TO McConnelSYille