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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-04-02
Special Sunday school Services

The Methodist Episcopal church
Sunday school lacked but nine of
reaching their attendance goal set
or last Sunday, which had been fix
ID at 500. The entire school as
:embled in the Sunday school room,
nd after the preliminary exercises.
the remainder OF the time was spent
as follows: Judge Mercer spoke on
law enforcement; Miss Nettie Henery
told the story OF the Resurrection,
and Mrs. j. X. Bingham the story of
the Garden of Gethsemane. The
talks We're splendid. The orchestra
rendered a selection; Mr. Charles T
White played baritone solo, and
there was trio by Messrs Edgar
Northrup, saXophone; Harry Stull,
flute, and Deane Northrup, violin, ac-
companied by Marion Fisher. piano
Harry Betz sang a solo, All the mu-
sic was fine.
The new Rodeheaver song books
were used for the first time A spe-
cial feature in connection with them,
was the presenting of copy, which
was beautifully bound in morocco.
to Mrs. c.. II. Morris, and which was
sent here to be given to her, by NJ.
Rodeheaver, who is personal friend
of Mrs. Morris. The presentation
was made by Assistant !Superintend
ent DR.. C. E. Northrup, IN a very ap-
propriate and feeling manner The
present was graciously accepted by
Mrs Norris This book, like practi-
cally all the Sunday school books
now, contains number of Mrs Nor
ris' selections. Her selections are
are very often broadcasted by radio
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-04-02
Mems Meeting An Enjoyable One

The service at the Presbyterian
church last Sunday evening, when
was in charge of the men, was Well
attended, among the people of the
congregation being a fine representa-
tion of the men and boys of the
church. Mr.. Chas. Gaylord pre-
sided at the meeting, and among the
exercises of the occasion was Bible
reading, with comments, by Mr.. AL
bert Price; a brief gospel message by
Rev. A. N. Grove: musical number
by a quartet composed of Maj. T.. M.
Kahler and Messrs. p. G.. Ball, Fred
Mcdonald and E. j. Arrick, and a
song by a mems chorus of about 15
voices. The closing special musical
number of the evening was an an
them by the church choir. The SER
wee was yety interesting and
profitable throughout
At the next Sunday evening SER
vice the women will have charge,
and there will he among the exer-
cises several special musical num-
bers.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-04-02

The Misses Dorothy and Vera
Roberts, teachers in the Cleveland
schools, came Saturday to spend
their vacation of about week with
their parents Mr. and Mrs. G. H..
Roberts. They bring the news that
Miss Helen Sehwin. former music
teacher here. but now of the Cleve-
land schools. has been in C1eve-
land hospital for some weeks, suf-
fering with scarlet fever
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-04-02
Meeting Of Daughters OF Veterans

The Mary A. Livermore Tent, local
Daughters of Veterans, met at the
Post hall in the armory Thursday
evening, March 26. After the regu-
lar business session, they were sur
prised by members of the G. A. r..
marching in carrying flags and sing
ing Marching Through Georgia. !"
They had brought a treat of ice
cream and cake, which was greatly
enjoyed by every one present. A
fine social time followed, during
which there were games and music
including the song Darling 1 Am
Growing DID," by Maj. F. M. Kahler.
The D. of VS. wish to express
their thanks to the members of the
G. A r. for remembering them in
that way 1t was very much appre-
ciated.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-04-02
Asbury Society WIN Have charge

The Frances Asbury society will
have charge of the services at the M.
E. church next Sunday evening. A
religious drama will be given by sev-
en- ladies of the society of which
Mrs. p. S. Neldon is president, and
Mrs. ID. ID. Boyd of Coshocton,. dis
trict secretary OF stewardship of the
W. II. M. s., will be the speaker OF
the evening
A silver offering will be taken for
the society.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-04-02
Funeral Services For Miss Adair
The Columbus Dispatch of March

SERVICES TOT MISS tuStIE
The Columbus Dispatch of March
27 said
Funeral services for Miss Eliza
beth H. Adair, for many years resi-
dent and school teacher of Oak
Park, H., who died in San Diego,
Calf, Feb. 16, will be held in the
Denton & Donaldson chapel at 318
East Town street, Saturday after
noon, at 2:3O o'clock. Rev. DR..
George Luccock, pastor of the Woos-
ter University Presbyterian church,
a former pastor in Oak Park, will
conduct the services.
She was a sister of Mrs jerome
b. Powell of 1855 Eastwood avenue.
Miss Adair had recently retired af-
ter teaching in the Oak Park schools
about 80 years, and was travelling in
California when taken i'll with in
fiuenza. The body was brought to
Columbus for burial. The fu-
neral arrangements were delayed
pending the recovery of sister, Mrs.
Johnston, wife of DR.. w. A. Johnston
of Peoria, ILL.,, who was i'll at the
time. Mrs. Johnston will be able to
attend the funeral services Saturday.
The interment will be in Green
Lawn.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-04-02
Normal Trims stockport Hi

Last Thursday evening the County
Normal basketball team closed their
season with game with Stockport,
which was played here. It was very
interesting throughout, and ended
with q score Of Is to 20 in favor of
the Normals.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-04-02

Monday of this week, Miss Lulu
White and sister-in-law Mrs. Chas.
IT. White, planned and carried to a
successful conclusion birthday
Isurprise on the formers mother Mrs.
IS. C. White. About 20 of her near
friends and neighbors were invited
in for the afternoon, from 8 to s.,
during which nice refreshments were
served, and an enjoyable time was
had.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-04-02
Undergoes Operation

Mrs Warne, wife of Rev. D. r..
Warne, formerly of this place, but
now of Macarthur, O., who had been
at the Bethesda hospital, GAINESVILLE,
for observation, underwent an oper-
alton Wednesday morning. The
latest report is that she is doing as
well as could be expected. Her
husband and daughters are with her.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-04-02
Gibbs-Hale

Miss Bessie Hale of this place
daughter of S. V. Hale, and Mr.
James Gibbs. marble cutter here at
the J. III. Stalker establishment, p'esaz
married Saturday night at Mt. Ver-
non. They are not fully decided as
to where they will reside
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-04-02
Nothing Succeeds Like Success

Mrs. F. O. Dye and Miss Pauline
Gillespie, mention of whose success
as cross word puzzle solyers was
made in these columns some weeks
ago, have now another prize. This
time it consists of complimentary
meal tickets, and these were given by
the Mills restaurant in Columbus,
for the correct solution of cross
word puzzle.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-04-02
FATHER AND son BANQUETS
ODD FELLOWS GET-TOGETHER

-
The Father and Son celebration at
Valley lodge No. 36 I. o. o. f. Mon
day night, was surprise to even the
writer. whose life has been sur
prise from youth to now. At 1880 No
BILE Grand Ford called the lodge in
regular session After short bus
mess session the lodge was closed,
and visitors and talent began filing.
the hall Sons of all ages--bright,
quick Of foot, the best products OF
any community except the daugh-
tiers. and there were enough OF them
present to give charm and beauty to
the occasion.
C. A.. Gaylord was platform man
ager. Men of all times have filled
the position, but none like Charley.
The M. & NJ. high school orchestra
opened with music. Miss Louise Nc
Kay gave a reading; VIM. Needham
a solo; Judge L. j. Weber talk.
Irven Travis spoke on why | am an
Odd Fellow" A quartet composed
of Charles and VIM Needham, Mr..
Alice Hoff and Miss Marcia Davis,
sang. There was solo by Miss
Marjorie Mckay; "Origin and work
of Odd Fellowship" G. O. McGon-
agile; solo, Mrs. Alice Hoff; read
ing. Frank Adrean. Mrs. Don Pat
terson presided at the piano during
the program. Rev. J. L Nuzum WAS
Introduced, but feeling he would get
to talk to Us later, excused himself.
4 A.. cf nj
were not par excellent, those pres
ent couldn't detect it. The NJ, q w.
orchestra is capable of filling els
gagements anywhere. The quartet
composed of the Messrs Needham
and Mrs Hoff and Miss DAVIS even
the platform manager had to study
to find a suitable name for -hese
folks. They were both musical and
sang so even the man from Mutton
burg could tell what they We're sing
ing about To hear them sing The
Old Rugged Cross" was worth all
the exertion it took TO get there.
The Mckay sisters are girls We
would adopt if we hadn't five Of our
own. but if we were some OF the
sons.
All in all, it was pronounced by
all. the best entertainment ever put
on by Valley lodge, and by The way
Valley lodge was 80 years old Sun
day night. G. O. McGonagle read
the minutes of that first meeting.
Refreshments of sandwiches, baked
beans, pickles, coffee, ice cream and
cake were served. The best of all
of this wonderful program, is they
were our folks.
Let's have union meeting of Odd
Fellows and Rebekahs and make it
son and daughter affair &C. B. r.
Malta Lodge Also Has Gathering
Tuesday night Malta lodge |. O, o.
f. also held Father and Son get
together, which proved to be very
fine OCCASION A sandwich and pie
supper was served. Mr.. j N Barlow
made the welcome address. Other
features included readings by Harry
Harris. Gus Carnes and Irven Travis,
and j B. Farra made short ad-
dress. The Scott brothers, with vio-
lin and guitar, furnished music. Mr..
Robert Wetherell presided. A num-
Der of young men, under Odd Eel
low age, were present, who keenly
appreciated the pleasant occasion.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-04-02
scientific Meeting Tonight

The Scientific and Historical So
ciety will meet tonight at 7.30. in
the regular meeting place. Miss
Minnie Johnson will give paper on
s'puff balls"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-04-02
J. T.. shriyer Addresses Normal

County Agent J. l.. Shriver gave
a very interesting address before the
Malta normal, Tuesday, in which he
told of what the county agents are
trying to do, and of the work in
general
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-04-02
Chas. Adrean Has Blood Poisoning

Mr.. Charles Adrean of Tolono. III,
has been very Ill, suffering with
blood poisoning in his hand. He is
a brother of A. R. Adrean and Mrs.
Nettie Chambers, and half brother
of l.. B. Adrean, all of this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-04-02
Fine Fish Being CAUGHT

Some very fine salmon fish have
been caught here within the past
week or so. weighing anywhere from
six pounds up TO 10.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-04-02
Case Appealed

The case of Ardella Newton
plaintiff in error, VS.. Frank p Par
sons as administrator of the estate
of Robert j. Gray. deceased, and the
Citizens bank of McConnelsyille,
which was tried here in the common
pleas court, and which was appealed
on error, will be heard by the court
of appeals at GAINESVILLE today
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-04-02
Case Post poned

The partition case of Cornelia ]
Starrett ct al vs.. Viola Fouts eft al,
which was to have been heard We'd
nesday, here by Judge j. M. McGin-
mis-, was postponed, due to the death
of l.. l.. Anderson, one of the heirs
in the case.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
Nat. Disabled Soldiers
 League Probe Continues

Washington, Feb. 26.-The nation al disabled soldiers league continued its defense today before the house Investigating committee.
 Samuel J. Reed of Graymoor, N. r., former adiutant of the organiza- tion, testified that he became a na- tional officer of the league in 1921 and severed his association with it in January, 1923. His personal knowl- edge of its activities convinced him he said. that it's members had the cause of the disabled at heart, and that its actions and those of its Commander John IT. Nolan, were honorable and upright.
 Between 10000 and 10000 com pensation cases had been handled by the league to his knowledge, he said, with the veterans bureau.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
ID. & L." Chats IT A Burnt Child
 Breads the Fire
ENGLISH SAYING

Tell a child not to touch the ashes of a lit cigar or cigarette, and invariably it will touch it. After that it will know better.
 Tell some people that Cheap Merchandise is dear at any price, and they pay no heed. But let them get BURNT" just once, and they give Good Merchandise a "Try-out"! And when they SEE that Good Mer- chandise looks better, gives more service, and is ECO- NOMICAL in the long run, they're through buying cheap merchandise at ANY price!
 
 It is a well established fact that we handle only GOOD Merchandise and that we gladly make good" on any article that does not give satisfaction!
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New Britain herald., 1925-02-26

held at the Methodist church Sun day morning at 9:45 o'clock, preced ing the morning service. pr. Bell of New Haven will be present
 The Boys club will meet in the basement of the Methodist church this evening at 6:30 o'clock.
 The weekly meeting of the East Berlin Community club held last evening was largely attended and a very pleasing program was rendered The entertainment consisted of vocal solos by Miss Irene Case, piano duet by Misses Virginia and Dorothy Sugenhime and exhibition work by the Boys club. The boys have taken great interest in their gymnasium work and are to be congratulated on the progress they are making. The entertainment was very much en- joyed by the members of the Com munity club and much credit is due Mir. Ogle in his training of the boys
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
Crew of Car AbsOlved
 For Death of Sholund

Bridgeport, Feb. 26.-Coroner J. J. Phelan in finding today on the death Feb. 20 of Eric Sholund, 54 of this city, absolves from criminal responsibility the crew of the gaso- line operated railroad car which struck and killed the man on the Berkshire division of the New Haven railroad.
 Coroner Phelan points out that Sholund at the time he was struck apparently had one foot resting on the ground and caught under a switch rod.
 The coroter states he can find no evidence that Sholund had any law ful right on the tracks.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
ORDER OF NOTICE

District of PlaInviIle. ss. Probate Court, February 2Ith, 4. p., 1925.
 Estate of Albert Hultenlus late of Plain vile in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Augusta Hull tcnlus praying that letters of administra- ton may he granted on said estate repre- s'rted tutestate, as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered. That said application be heard and determined at the probate office in Plainvile in said district, on the 5th day of March A. D. 1895, at three o'clock In the afternoon, and that public notice be given of the penden,y of said eppllca- ton and time and place of hearing there on. by publishing a copy Of this order once in a newspaper having q circulation in said district, and by posting a copy there of, on the public sign post in the town of Plainyille in said district, at least five days before said day oi hearing.
 MERRITT O. RYDER, Judge.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26

heirs waived any claims to papers of administration that might oppose Mrs. Rockwell so that the scheduled hearing of yesterday did not take place. Papers of administration will be granted shortly.
 Will Open office
 Arrangements have been made by former Postmaster William A. Hayes for the opening of an office in the Center Building. where he will engage in the real estate and insurance business. He plans to be- gin his new duties at once. Since leaving the post office, MT. Hayes has been enjoying much needed vacation.
 Relief Corps Entertains c. A. k.
 Members of the Grand Army of this city and Forestville were enter- tained by the Gilbert w. Thompson post, Women's Relief Corps, at a dinner held in the Grand Army hall yesterday afternoon. After the din- tAO lkNlltl NOI pp hElu ltS T6ku lar meeting, which was largely at- tended. Plans for attending the Re- lief Corps convention in Bridgeport on April 30 and May 1 were dis cussed and reservations are now be- ing made for all who wish to attend through the president. Mrs. David A. Appell.
 The Women's Relief Corps will hold food sale in the Central Mar ket on North Main street tomorrow afternoon, the proceeds of which will go to the Grand Army fund. Income Tax Collector Here Announcement has been made that Deputy Internal Revenue Collector Lehr of Hartford will be at the l local post office daily from now un- til March Is for the purpose of re- ceiving income taxes and of assist ing taxpayers in making out their 1 returns. His hours at the post office will be from 10 o'clock in the morn- ing until 4:30 in the afternoon and 1 all tax payers are urged to see him during the early part of the week in order to give the factory em- ployes an opportunity to see him on 1 Saturday.
 Funeral of Harry A. Hannum
 The funeral of Harry A. Hannum, 65, well known resident of this city who for many years was general
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New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
DEATH TAKES EAST
 BERLIN RESIDENT Mrs. Dwight Pollard Passes
 Away at Home of Her Son
 WAS 75 YEARS OF AGE
"Serenaders" Will Appear at Com- munity Club Meeting-Board of Relief Working on Lists Will Make Plans for Banquet.

Mrs. Georgianna NJ. Pollard, wife of Dwight Pollard, died at the home of her son, George Pollard. on Cot tage street. East Berlin, yesterday afternoon. She was 75 years of age.
 Mrs. Pollard had been ill for about three weeks and had been gradually failing for some time. She was born in Chaplins Connecticut, in 1S49 and spent her early life there, where she secured her primary. education. In 1873 she met and married Dwight Pollard, a native of Mansfield, Con- necticut.
 Following their marriage the couple came to East Berlin, where they took up their residence and where they have lived for the past 1 52 years. MT. Pollard resides with his son, George, and is not in the best of health. He is also 75 years | of age.
 Mrs. Pollard is survived by her | husband: two sons, George and Mortimer both of East Berlin; three grandchildren, Mrs. Edward Kahms Miss Marguerite Pollard and George Pollard. Jr, and one great-grand- child, Eleanor Kahms.
 Funeral services will be held Sat, urday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the East Berlin Methodist church, Rev. Asa c. Fuller officiat. ing. Burial will be in Wilcox ceme. tcry, East Berlin.
 Big Crowd Expected
 The meeting of the Kensingtor Community club tomorrow nigh promises to be a big ono if the members respond as they have tt the past meetings of the organiza tion. This meeting will be genera gct-togethcr of members and tht entire evening will be devoted to en tcrtainment, music and dancing.
 "The Serenaders," four New Britain young men, will be featured on the entertainment program witt songs, popular and semi-classicai and musical selections. There vii be an orchestra which will rende several selections and dancing vii be enjoyed following the entertain ment.
 The meeting will be held at o'clock at Lloyd hall and the com mittce has made arrangements 10 large gathering of townspeople. l is probable that several more o these meetings will be held befor the end of winter.
 All Day Sewing
 The women of the Berlin Con cregational church will hold an all day sewing meeting at the Com munity house tomorrow. The ses sion will begin at 10 a, m. an luncheon will be served at noon. Al women of the church are invited {
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
VETERANS BANQUET TONIGHT

The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled Veterans will hold their first annual banquet at 7:S0 o'clock this evening at the Burritt hotel. The speakers will be Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa. former Mayor George A. Quigley and Robert c. Vance.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
WORLD PLIERS REWARDED

Washington, Feb. 26.-President Coolidge today signed the bill awarding distinguished service med als to the army world fliers and advancing them on the army pro- motion list,
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26

For Salc--Cow manure. s4.00 a load, delivered anywhere in Plain- vile. Tel. 1a5-5.-alNt.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26

Small tenement for rent. Mrs. AL derige, 23 Hough St. Plainyile.- advt.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
SOUTHINGTON NEWS

Isabella Council, Knights of Columbus. is laying plans for the observance of its 40th anniversary which will take the form of a ban quet on March IT. At the meeting in St. Thomas Community home last evening there was also some discussion of holding a ball here on Easter Monday night; ten years have elapsed since the local council held such an affair and large number of those present were in favor of the plan.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26

A large class of candidates were initiated. Preparations are being made for exemplifying the third degree on one of the largest classes in the history of the council.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26

Southington Aerie of Eagles will hold a social and smoker in Its hall Monday evening.
 Dr. Robert A. Hicks of Florida has purchased the medical practice of the late Dr. Paul Hummer from Mrs. George V. Hummer Dr. Hicks holds the degrees in medi- 'cfnes and surgery from the Universi- ty of Tennessee and Hahnemann School of Medicine and Surgery at Chicago. He practised several years in Kentucky and for the past 14 years in Florida, recently taking a post graduate course in New York city. His office will be in the Plum mer home until the new post office" building is completed, when he will move there.
 Isabella Council, Knights of Columbus; St. Ritas Circle; A. O.. H. and auxiliary: and the Children of Mary of St. Thomas church will give a grand bazaar in the Com munity home shortly after the close of the Lenten season, the proceeds going to the building fund of the home.
 Wonx Tribe, l. O. E. NJ. will hold m important meeting this evening at it's home on North Main street
 The following committee is hand ling the arrangements for the joint banquet of the Southington Business Mems Association and the Southing- ton club in the town hall on April 14: business men; A. V. Oxley, chairman; Christopher Zilly, John P. McGrath, Clifford Bohan and John J Moran; club: L. P. Hutton, Oscar c. Knapp, pr. William Deg nan and Harold Rogers.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
Administrators Decided Upon

Mrs. Albert r, Rockwell and Lee Rockwell, wife and son, respec- lively of the late Albert F. Rock well, will be appointed administra- tors of his estate by Judge s. Rus sell Mink of the probate court, &C., cording to reliable sources. The
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26

Southington Aerie of Eagles will hold a social and smoker in Its hall Monday evening.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26

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New Britain herald., 1925-02-26

The Misses Lauretta and Esther filling, daughters of MT. and Mrs, w. I. filling, the former teacher and the latter a nurse, sailed from New York this noon on the Apache for Jacksonville, Florida. They will visit all points of interest in Florida, re- turning by train. They expect to be gone about two months.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26

heirs waived any claims to papers of administration that might oppose Mrs. Rockwell so that the scheduled hearing of yesterday did not take place. Papers of administration will be granted shortly.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26
All Day Sewing

The women of the Berlin Con- .cregational church will hold an ala day sewing meeting at the Com munity house tomorrow. The ses- sion will begin at 10 a, m. and luncheon will be served at noon. All women of the church are invited to
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26

Wonx Tribe, l. O. R. NJ. will hold m important meeting this evening at it's home on North Main street.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-26

attend. Work will be done on sup plies for the Madura hospital in InJio