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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21
COLUMBUS LETTER
(By Chas. w. Rife
Big Revenue From Gas Taxes

Big Revenue From Gas Taxes
Few Ohioans have any idea of the
amount of revenue that the state
will derive from the collection of
two cents per gallon on gasoline.
Thirty-five states had gas taxes in
effect last year, according to gov
ernment reports, but four of them
with the heaviest registration had
none. These four states were Ohio,
New York, Illinois and Michigan
The income from gas taxes in these
35 states was $79,734,490.00, most
of which went for construction OF
new highways. The average motor
ist paid 5000. The state of Cali
fornia which is about the only state
which can be compared with Ohio,
collected $11,993,222. from motor
lists for a two cent gas tax. the same
as in Ohio. The amount of revenue
from the gas tax in Ohio is esti-
mated anywhere from eight to ten
nillion& of dollars annually. There
isn't az much pleasure riding IN
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21

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leg and one hand were cut off. He
lived but o few minutes.
Al protracted meeting is going
on at Jericho, near Santoy, being
held by Rev. Hart, Methodist minis
ter. Services will continue over
next Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Sims and
children, visited Mrs. Sims mother
Sunday.
Mrs. Louisa Hartley will return
home this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Hartley have
named their son, William Harvey.
Thirty-eight of Mr.. and Mrs. M.
Van Horns friends gathered at their
home Sunday to remind Mr. Van
Horn of his birthday. They had
nice dinner, and good music.
Mrs. Anna Williams and children
have been attending church at Jer-
icho.
Donald Updike who had been at
his grandmother's since Thursday.
returned to Crooksville Monday, to
work this week Work Is pretty
dull in Crooksville and they are di-
viding up the time so all can have
few days each week.
Elder Gorrell will preach at East
Branch Saturday night, Sunday and
Sunday night.
Everett Hartley helped Emmett
Wagner plant his corn Saturday
Mrs. Owen GLADDEN. visited her
sister, Mrs. Eta Goff at Crooksyille,
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Bert Williams visit
ed Mr.. and MRS. Elton GLADDEN., Sun
day afternoon
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21
In Appreciation OF Courtesies

An interesting feature in connec-
tion with the presentation of the
normal school operetta "The Pl-
rates Daughter" at the opera
house last Friday evening, and an
account of which appears elsewhere,
was the presenting of fine electric
toaster to Manager Earle Eveland of
the opera house This was mani
festation of appreciation felt by
the normal people for courtesies and
favors extended by Mn. Eveland
during the times of rehearsal and
presentation of the attraction.
Something over $240 was taken
in at the entertainment, and after
the paying of expenses the balance
is to be applied toward the music
fund of the normal school.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21
coon HOUSE BARGAINS

Invest in a house in the twin
cities now. 1t is safe and pays good
returns. Good bargains sold on easy
terms. Some new listings now:
room, / acre, truck, 1880.
Double, bath, garage, ga acre.
Cottage, bath room, $500.
room, good garden, 1850.
5 room, modern, Liberty, bargain.
(6) 6 room, 81 500 to $3.50.
(2) doubles. bath each, $4,000.
Some and room bargains.
Small farms near town.
EMMETT A. TAYLOR, Agent
2nd Floor, Jones Bldg.
Over Stanbery Drug Store
McConnelsvjlle, Ohio
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21
Wheat Prospects Lowest In 1s Years


The lowest prospects in thlrteen
wears face the wheat farmers o'
Ohio. with 500 of the acreage oe-
stroyed through winter Killing anu
drought and the remaining acreage
in poor condition, according TO o.a-
tistician West of the State Federal
Crop Reporting Service. In at leas.
three-fourths of the wheat fleids Oh
the state the stand is thin and uh-
even and the season is so far ad-
vanced that it is doubtful whether
a plentiful supply of rain would
materially improve the prospects.
Rye is in fair condition and the oats
fields are in fine condition except
where there has not been enough
moisture. A heavy supply OF nay
still in farmers hands is reported.
The recent rains have been of great
benefit to the oncoming hay crop.
The wheat failure is most complete
in southwestern Ohio and in the
central and western counties. AS
high as 500 of the acreage in some
of-these counties has been abandon
"a
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21
Gard OF Thanks

We wish to thank neighbors and
friends for all kindnesses shown
during the illness and at the time
of the death and burial of our dear
father, John Iryil1e Leasure. We
thank Rev. Orr, the singers, under
taker, pail bearers, and all who
were helpful in any way.-The
Children.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP AND
DEAVERTOWN APPRAISED

The appraisers of Manchester
ownship-GArner Dickinson, A. B.
Harper and Ed Combs, and apprais-
ers of Deavertown village-D. T..
Landerman, Chalmers Matheney and
j. L. Tysinger, have completed their
work. These are the first apprais-
ers of the county to report.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21

The Beverly Dispatch s4of last
week had the following: Mr.. Homer
E. Beckett, former operator Tor d.
e. o. r. r. at Stockport, has a po.
sition in one of the main offices OF
the A. & H. railroad in Toledo anu
writes to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Beckett of Maple Grove tna1
he feels he is most fortunate In nav
ing position of this kind. ne
took mn his new work May lst
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21
To Close DECORATION Day

Believing in the patriotic ideals
that prompted our forefathers to
set apart day to pay homage and
reverence to those of our fellow
citizens who at the call of our coun-
try did so gloriously respond even
to the supreme sacrifice, we feel
that it would be unpatriotic to let
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21
Gard OF Thanks

We wish to thank the neighbors
and friends for all kindnesses
shown at the death and burial of
our dear husband and father. We
kindly thank Rev. Steed, the sing
ers. undertaken, pail bearers and
all who donated machines.-Sadie
Lyme and children.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21
1,loyar leaf Club Entertains

In honor of Mrs. Alex McCali Wno
is leaving soon for Columbus, where
tho family will reside, the ladies OF
the Glover Leaf club entertalhea
Tuesday evening at the home Q,
Mra II. B. Hooper. Mrs. McCail
has been a member of the CLUB, anu
those present included Mr. Mccall
.lso and the husbands of the sever
al members. Refreshments oi ioe
cream. cake and coffee were serVeo'
and a good time was had.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21
Coal For State Institutions

Coal for all state institutions will
be ordered from the southern Ohio
mines just as soon as appropria-
tions for the next fiscal year are
available. Last year about 250,000
tons of Ohio mined coal were used
at these same institutions. Mining
that much coal means considerable
work, and when ordered during the
summer months, when business is
generally slack in the mining dis
tricts, it means still more for the
worker. Not an ounce of coal min
ed outside of Ohie has been used at
any state institution during the
term of Governor Vic Donahey. And
none will be he says, so Welfare
Director John E. Harper, has sent
a request to all managing officers
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21
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No+;caW r. c..

The members of the Relief CORPS
are asked to meet at the armory at
10 o'clock Sunday morning, May
"a. to attend with the G. A. H., tne
memorial service to be held at lo: oo
at the McConnelsville M. b. cnurch.
Rv order of the president.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21
Monaghan Pheasant Eggs

A shipment of Mongolian ring
necked pheasant eggs has been re-
ceived by Mr.. Harry Harris, secre-
tary CT the Morgan County Fish and
Game Protective association. Those
wishing eggs, call at the Harris
pharmacy, Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21
w. r.. C. Committees For Decoration

The following committees have
been appointed by the local w. R. c..
to look after matters incident to the
Decoration services of May 80:
Decorating OF opera house-Fern
Finley, Alice Smith, Woodie Henery,
Florence Smith, Nettie Underwood.
F'lowers-Hettie Wilson, Elmina
PRICE, Mollie Huffman, Mary Walk
er, Julia Lindimore, Lilah Dover.
Cenetery-Mary Head, Margaret
Leggett, Mary Smith, Carrie Riley.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21

Ohio as there is in California, so of
course the gasoline tax receipts in
Ohio won't be as much as in that
state, Thad H. Brown, secretary of
state, said in discussing the Ohio re-
ceipts.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21
Mr.. Ralph Huntington

MT. RdIpH DuHHIHgIUH UI OuHVOH
spent the week end here with his
home people. He motored down
Sunday with his mother who had
been visiting with him and his
brother Jerrold Huntington, and
their families. He returned Tues
day to Canton where he is linotype
operator for the Canton Repository.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21

Mr.. Branson Cramblitt of Malta
was painfully hurt Monday, while
about his work at the plow factory,
when a board flew up striking him
in the mouth, cutting his lip, which
it required stitches to close. Sew
eral of his teeth were badly loosen
ar
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21
East Branch

Riley Andrews of Glouster, the
undertaken, was killed Saturday
night when the train near Chaun-
cey. at "a crossing struck him. One
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21

asking how much coal they Will
want for the year beginning July l.
AS soon as he gets this information
the coal orders are to be placed and
hundreds of Ohio miners will be
kept busy digging it out and get
ting it ready for shipment to the
"a state institutions.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21

Miss Annette Hodgson of Hollis
ter and Mr. Jno. G. Brown OF Ath-
ems were married May IL and left
on a trip through the east The
bride has for several years been
engaged in teaching in the Trimble
township schools.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21

The state highway department is
hauling a reserve supply of crush
ed stone and piling them near the
bridge at B. F. Wells of Millgrove,
to be used in future road repair
work. They VIII haul at least 500
yards of rock to that place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21

The Cumberland, o., Echo OF May
/ 8 said: Mrs. j. E. Carr of Brook
field township was removed by am
bulance Tuesday to the Bethesda
hospital where she will receive
treatment Miss Gladys Carr ac-
companied them and will care for
her.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21
Mr.. Clyde Moore who recently !

Mr.. Clyde Moore who recently re-
turned here from GAINESVILLE where
he had been taking vocational train
ing in shoe repairing, opened his
shoe repair shop in the room next
to the Malta bank, formerly occu-
pied by the Devices Produce store.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21

Mrs. Sarah Kendall whose death
occurred recently in Athens county,
was a native of Morgan county, her
maiden name being Hogue. She
was a daughter of Hugh and Rachel
Hogue She was married twice,
her first marriage being to Wm. D.
Stansberry To them were born
seven children, those surviveing
being Ira, John, Fred, Hattie, and
Amanda Holdcroft. Her second
marriage was to John G. Kendall.
Their son Don survives her. The
greater part of the life of the de-
ceased was spent near Glouster.
She was in her 58th year at the
time of her death
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21
Traffic Accidents

Traffic accidents are showing an
increase that is arousing much
alarm, not only in the city or CO.
lumbus, but throughout the entire
state. Here in the capital city
more legislation has been put into
effect to prevent aute accldeh'S
than ever before, yet the number OF
fatalities so far this year is far
ahead of any other year. Five last
week met death through autor'c-
bile accidents in Columbus alone,
willie the total in the state for the
week. counting those now in hos
pltals who are said to he fatally IN
jured, will reach approximately 30.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21

Mrs. Sarah Hummell Of Malta re-
mains critically i'll. Some weeks ago
she had an infected tooth, the poi
son of which went through her body.
Mrs. Sadie Work of this place,
nurse. is caring for her.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21

Mrs. B. F. knight left Wednes-
day for her home at billiards, after
having been at Chesterhill to see
her brothers Messrs. Harry and
Will Thomas, who have both been
quite i'll.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21

Morgan grange P. of H. will hold
their regular meeting May %, at
usual time and place. After con-
ferring third and fourth degrees,
to the candidates, the lecture hour
will be in charge of the brother
patrons. Brothers, please come
prepared to add something to the
evenings entertainment, either by a
talk, song, reading or recitation.
The surprise feature will be con-
Quoted by Mr.. Clayton Whipple and
Mrs Bertha Parmiter.-Lect.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21

Mr.. Alex Mccall and family ex-
pect to leave the first of the week
for Columbus where they will make
their home, at least until their
daughter Miss Ina Mccall finishes
her college work. Mr.. Mccall has
been with the Dover Produce co.
for more than Is years Mr.. K. A.
McElhiney who taught the past year
in Marietta. will assist part of the
summer in the store, and his wife
will keep books for the concern
during the summer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21

The Glouster. Press of last week
said: Mrs. Lydia Watkins and
granddaughter Grace Watkins re-
turned to Jacksonville Thursday
from Cullmam Ala, where they
spent the winter with Mrs Watkins
son and daughter-in-law Rev. and
Mrs. Damon Watkins. They were
accompanied back as far as Chaun-
cey by Mrs Damon Watkins and
two children who are visiting her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Dennis
in that village.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21

The Noble County Leader OF May
Is had an account of a social even
ing spent by the members OF the
Inter-Se club of Caldwell, honoring
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ralstoa VINO
are leaving Caldwell T The gather
ing was held at the Brahler home
at Fulda. the party making the trip
there by auto. 1t is stated that a
wonderful old-fashioned dinner was
served, splendid social time with
music, games, ETC., following.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-05-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Buchanan
and Mr.. Sweezy of Morgantown, w.
Va. called on the formers aunt.
Mrs. Clarence Keyhoe, Saturday.
Messrs. Buchanan and Sweezy re-
turned to Morgantown Monday. Mrs.
Buchanan will remain in this To-
cality two weeks visiting at the
Lou Buchanan and Clarence Keyhoe
homes. Beverly Dispatch, May IA.
A news item from Waterford re-
Gently was as follows: Mrs. Ed
Bartlett received a message telilng
of the death of her daughter
in-law, Mrs. Neal Corner, which oc-
Cured at San Diego, Calf. NO de-
tails were given. Mrs. Corner who
was formerly Miss Ival butcher, of
Waterford, had been suffering with
tubercular trouble for several years,
but had only been confined to her
bed for a month. She leaves no
children.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15
CALLS LOCARNO
 DRIVE ON SOVIE7S
Russian Foreign Minister Dis
 CDSS9S Peace Facts

Paris, Dec. Is R}-Forcign Min is'or Tcbitctrrln Of Soviet Russia, who is visiting France, regards tho Locauo security pact as "prcpara- lions for a crusade against thc soviet ropuhIc," he told the press todaY
 Asked what the soyicts attitude would ha toNard a possible Locarno pact for the cast the foreign min- is.er replied that he did not know what that might mean. Tho Moscow government WIS ready 10 enter into -2rrcmrnts with each of the Baltic stdLCa individually, he aNowc1.
 The soviet republic would no, enter into any general agreement which might aim at thc creation Of a barrier from tho Baltic to Poland, or from the Baltic 10 the Black Sea. he declared,
 American capital was quite safe in RUsSl1, tho foreign minister stjd. pointing 10 the cStlusir llarunlu manganese interests and American investments in the Russian gofl folds as examples of the contJrnce of American capitalists in Eussia.
 "Our acononl.c relations, You sec, are thus developing, and We arg waiy at any time 10 .iiscoss djp.o- ma'jc r..atjon, IS We have a.rraIy iu'ornW inc American government" He aNONci
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15
REPORT LEAGUE HAS
 MADE ITS DECISION
Unconfirmcd Rumor Is That Turkc, Will Not Be Given Disputed
 MoSul Lands

Geneva, Dec, 15 P)-After an hours secret session of the League of Nations council today a report was circulated that it had been unanimously decided 10 fix the pro- visional Brussels line as the definite frontier of Mosul, thus awarding the greater part of the disputed terri tory to the British mandate state of Irak.
 The reported decision directed that economic treaties favorable to Turkey be negotiated ana that Great Britain formally engage to extend her mandate over lrak for twenty five years.
 There was no official confirmation of the report.
 Ii was accepted as a fact in some circles. where it was openly declared that the council logically had been driven to it through the impossihiiity of handing over Mosul 10 Turkey in consequence of an additional report by General Laidoncr, the leagues in vestigating agent.
 This report, issued today, presents a picture of massaCres of Christians by the Turks The report was pre- pared in Mosnl by three assistants of General Laidoner of Spanish, Italian and Esthonian nationality. The re- port charges that the massacres were committed by officers and soldiers of the sixty-sccond Turkish infantry.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15
DEMANDS INCREASE
 IN GARBAGE FEES
Collectors Make Annual Bid for
 Larger Allowance

The garbage bugaboo Is once again making its appearance in the department of health, the four col- lectors having notified Supt. k. w., Pullen their contracts will not be ls. newed unless an increase in fee is allowed.
 Albin Swanson. John Swanson, Leon Liegey and John kapastuynsli have given service regarded as fa- Vorable for the past year, but have not been contented with the appor. tonment of SlS,000 among them.
 The health board will ask the common council to increase the amount if new bids do not come within the appropriation.
 Salary Increases.
 pr. Pullen has recommended the following salary Increases: Inspector John Dolan, S1.S50 to $2,000: In spector Thomas Crowley, $1,50O 10 s1,650; Inspector Dewey Selander, $1,500 to $1,400; Bactcriologist c. S. Bowers, $1,S0O to $2,00O; Miss B. A. Labadie director of tuberculosis re- lief work, $1.6oo to 8 100; Inspec- tor c. k. Witte, '-.1OO to $2,50O; Inspector Radcliffe, s1,20O to s1,- 800; Dr. S. N. Rothfeder, dental clinic chief, $1,200 to $500. The health board has added 10 Dr. Pull lens suggestion an increase to $5,- GOO for the superintendent. and to S1,300 for Miss Olive M. Keller, clerk,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15
Freedom of Individual Paramount in Government

"The government which will last is based upon the freedom of the in- dividual" according to Howard Bradstreet, director Of the bureau of adult education of Hartford, at the meeting of the New Britain Lions club at the Burritt hotel today.
 Mr. Bradstreet spoke of the flaws in the government immigration policy and of the governments meth ods of handling employees. He said the government which tells inn migrants that they must do things instead of the education of the indi- vdual is setting up a government ot Napoleon instead of one of Wash ington.
 The attendance prize, s5 given by Robert C, Vance. was awarded to Royal Wilbur. Next Tuesday will be Christmas session and each member must bring a gift. P. J. Murray will be Santa Claus
 Stanton Ashley furnished enter tainment President Harry G. Han cock invited the members of the club to attend the Blue army musi- cale at the Methodist church to- morrow evening.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15
KENILWORTH ANNIVERSARY
Club to Take up Three Nights of February to Celebrate Its 25th Birthday With Varied Program.

A new style in anniversary observ- ances will be established next spring when the Wentworth club will cele- brate the arrival of It's 25th birth day Heretofore organizations have adopted a stereoptyped program Of a ladies' night or something of the stort. But the Wentworth club will go them all one better. or two bet ter,
 At meeting of members last night at the Burritt hotel, it was de- ended to ceucbrate the anniversary for three nights in succession on February 3, and 5. On the first night q banquet will be served. on tho second the club will hold a meet ing of present and former members and on the third night q grand ball will be the feature. The committee elected Gleason w. Parker. president of the club, to the chairmanship of the anniversary committee. Harry Christ was elected secretary of the committee.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15
Appeal to Supreme Court
 Over H0lIywOOd's Death

An.appeal to the supreme court of errors has been taken In the suit of Bessie Hollywood Gray, administra- trix of tho estate of Michael Holly wood, against the New Haven rail- road. Hollywood was killed at the High street crossing by a switch en- zine running backwards; tho rail- road claims that he stepped over the lowered gates, while the plaintiff al- leges that the gates were up. It is admitted that both gate tender and engineer saw him on the tracks, and the point raised in the appeal is whether or not the latter should have stopped. Thomas r, McDon- ough is counsel for the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15
LONG LOST DOG
 IS ON WAY HOME
Being Shipped From Maine to
 New York Owner

Biddeford, Me. Dec. IS R,- Bess' vagrant collie dog, which since last August has lived wandering life savoring of mystery and adven- ture, will leave her adopted home at the Flotcher's Neck coast guard sta- ton tonight to return 10 her master In New York city. From the time Bess disappeared from the home of Harry Fisher In New York last August until December i, when a thin, bedragglod collie appeared on the coast near here during a heavy storm, nothing has been known of her movements.
 Her master expressed the belief that she had been stolen by boot lcsGors and the theory was advanced that she might have been carried on a rum ship to the Maine coast where some mishap might have overtaken the vessel.