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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08
Go To Church Sunday, Jan II, Why?
Because the church preserves and

Go To Church Sunday, Jan II, Why?
! Because the church preserves and
strengthens American ideals and in
stitutions. American civilization Is
built upon three pillars: The Lord s
church, the Lords book and the
Lords day Destroy any one of these
pillars and the entire temple OF civ
ilization falls. In view of the mil
lions Of children and youth outside
all churches and Bible schools, with
the consequent increase wave of
juvenile crime, and with an inereas-
ing disrespect for law among adults,
as American patriots we must pre-
serve these pillars which support our
republic.
The church is necessity, whose
benefits cannot be received by being
absent from its services. The
church is neither charity, nor lux
ury. but necessity, as essential as
school or public utilities. The call
of the church is call to service.
Jesus says Come unto me all We
who labor and are heavy laden and
will give you rest" SO In the church
we rub elbows with our fellow pill
grims, and share our mutual woes,
our mutual burdens bear.
We should go to church for the
renewal of our spiritual natures. Ev-
cry human being liz eds a change in
life's daily constant grind, a relief
from constant cares, the continual
bombardment of evil suggestions.
Our safety lies in the abundant life,
which Is hid with Christ in God.
The Lords day is the time and the
Lords church is the place for the
re-charging of the souls batteries.
We should attend church, be-
cause it is prominently the one place
where the memory of Christ is hon
ored. The communion table is the
Holy of Holes, filed with unutter-
able meaning. Here as children we
meet around our Fathers Table in
our Fathers House, to commune
with Him. Here multitude that no
man can number come together on
the Lords day, with the radiance Of
Gods love streaming upon them, as
they seek to carry out his request
when he said: "Do this in remem-
brance of me-"
May we say by our actions, Sun
day Il was glad when they said unto
me, let us go into the house of the
Lord. ."-B. F. W. Pitman.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08
Grip Victims

An epidemic called by some doc
tors, grip, and others, bad colds, is
prevalent here and throughout the
county. In the less severe cases it
lasts but a few days, and seems to
affect the stomach often. Among the
more severe cases reported are: Mrs.
Ed Manly and little son, F. G. Glen
demon, Mrs. C. H. Hopes, Clifford
Miner, Mrs John Demster, all of
Malta; Richard Gaines two children,
Mrs. Julia Harper, Mrs Charles Abel,
Mrs. Jas. Lawrence, Miss Lizzie Car
der, Walter Finley, Mrs. M. e. Dan
ford, Miss Georgia Frances Mcbride.
Mrs George Morrison and Miss An
ME Leggett, all of this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08

= Flaya Ash will preach at Fairview
Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday
night. =. L. D. Phillips spent Friday
night in the twin cities and left Sat-
urday for New Jersey. Bernard
Hanson, Annie Fitch and J. w. Nc
Weigh and daughter Lenna Scott
were in the twin cities Monday. :.
Phyllis Graham and lady friend of
Chicago spent Friday in GAINESVILLE.
The former returned home Saturday
and the latter left for Chicago Sat
urday. Malcolm McVeigh had the
misfortune to break his arm while
cranking his car. VIM. Harvey and
wife called on the latter's parents
Friday evening. They were accom-
panied home by L. d. and Ethel
Phillips. Tom McCracken and wife
and Fred Mummey attended the fu-
neral of Lydia McVeigh and spent
the day at Frank Mummey's. Others
attending were Della Berkeley. Ora
McVeigh, Ed Thomas and wife. C.
Fl. Phillips and wife visited Sunday
with the formers parents. Mrs. Joe
Antill is poorly with heart trouble.
DR.. Trout has been there, also Mrs.
Phillis and Mrs. Montgomery. Ber-
nard Hanson and wife spent Sunday
evening at Antill's.. Frank Mummey
and wife and Annie Fitch called on
J. w. McVeigh Saturday. James
Phillips and wife are at j. w. Nc
Weighs. Tom McCracken and Bir-
die Harvey spent Tuesday on the
ridge, the latter at her home. Cora
Phillis and daughter Erma visited
Annie Phillips. Pearl Antill Is at
his fathers. Homer and Ernest
Tennent were In the twin cities FRI
day, and the former in GAINESVILLE
Saturday. Chester McKibben, Es-
ther Kelley and Homer Tennent were
In the twin cities recently. The
Fairview telephone company held
their meeting at Emmett Gate
woods Tuesday.. I'D Graham and
son Marice were In stockport Fri
day.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08
Dies At keystone, Ind.

Mrs. Gazelie Sillery who is spend
ing the winter in GAINESVILLE, came
down here to stay with her grand
daughter Miss Norma Sillery, during
the absence of the latter's mother
iting in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Sillery re-
ceived word since she has been here,
of the death of her aunt Mrs. Mary
Benson Scott which occurred at
Keystone, Ind. Mrs. Scott was sis
ter of the late Joshua Hall. She had
been an invalid for some time, and
her niece Miss Anna Hall has been
staying with her. Mrs. Scott's hus-
band survives her.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEET

G. r. Lowell is made chairman of
the board for the ensuing year.
Contract is awarded to e. Fl. Cliff
ton for fill on the Nixon bridge,
Deerfeld, at his bid of $1s2.5O.
The contract on the c. S. Law
renee road in Bristol is awarded to
Radcliff and Risberg, at their bid OF
1888.
to repair the Milligan covered bridge
southeast of Deavertown.
Bonds Approved
The bond of Geo. O. McGonagle as
prosecuting attorney for two years,
in the sum of $1,000, with Chas. H.
Fouts, G.. w. Lowell and H. IL.
Brewster as sureties, is accepted.
Probate Judge Alfred H. Mercer
presents his bond In the sum of S5,-
600, with J. r. Alderman, T. J..
Bailey, c. w. Kennedy and G.. w.
Lowell as sureties. Same is accepted.
A petition is filed by residents of
Center township. asking for the i'm
provement by gravel of the road
from the Centerville high school to
the Washington county line, dis
tance of four miles. Same is ordered
filed.
A petition Is filed from Marion
township residents, asking for the
extension of /. C. H. No. 1862, from
Chesterhill to the Athens county
line, distance of about 1-2 miles.
Same is ordered fled.
The county surveyor is instructed
to repair by force account of labor
bridges Nos. land Q, on upper Douda,
Malta township. The surveyor is al
SO instructed to repair in the
same manner the Niceswanger bridge
in Union
BOndsmen Ordered To Complete Job
The bondsmen of Foy e Nixon, on
the Malta Eagleport road, are order
ed to complete the road. The bonds
men are Mr.. Nixon's sister, Bertha
Nixon of Jacksonville, and Cary Short
of Pickaway county, both financial
ly able, the former having taxable
property to the value of $4,000; and
the latter about $4,000.
Wants More ON L. G. I'll. No 800
A delegation was present from
Bristol township, asking for an inn
provement on an extension of 800,
|. C. H., a distance of / 1-5 miles,
leading to the John Sims place. The
survey has already been made.
The board adjourned to meet Jan.
10 at | d. m.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08
LOCAL POSTOFFICE is TO
~ REMAIN In PRESENT PLACE

At the meeting of the village coun-
Gil last Friday night, the acceptance
of the proposal of the local council,
by the postoffice department, was
read. and placed on. record rms
proposal was made by the council to
the government Nov. IT, and pro-
yides for term of two years, at an
annual rental of $675, which in
cludes heat, light and water.
other business transacted by the
council included the issuing OF two
building permits-one to Frank Har-
ian. for a porch at his residence on
Fifth street, and the other to o. e..
DuyaIl for an addition to his garage.
The yearly report of the financial
transactions of the village, showing
the amounts received and expended,
was ordered filed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08
Neg Era Club

Mrs. George T. Hoffman, was hos
tess for the New Era club on Mon
day evening, Jan. 5. There was ne
program, as this was the annual
business meeting and time for elec-
ton of officers.
Plans were talked of for the clubs
annual hospitality night, to be held
near the middle of February, and the
following officers were elected to
serve the club for 1886: Prea-
dent, Mrs. L. E. Sharp: vice presi-
dent, Mrs. c. w. Adams: sec'y, Mrs.
C. L. Stanbery and treas. Mrs. Viola
Fouts. Following the business seq
sion, Mrs. Hoffman,. assisted by Mrs.
j. r. Alderman and Mrs. B. ID. Rich
ardson, served delicious light re-
freshments, and a delightful social
hour was enjoyed by the 20 mem
bers present.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08
Morgan Township Trustees Meet

The Morgan township trustees
met Saturday, and hereafter their
meeting time will be the first Satur-
day of each month at 2:90 p. m. At
the last meeting a resolution was
passed, giving the prosecuting attor-
ney authority to petition the COM
mon pleas court for the transfer of
$500 from the townships road fund
to the poor fund, and 500 from the
road fund to the general fund.
A sheep claim was allowed Her
bert G.. Fouts, in the sum of $21.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08
CHANGE IN LOCATION OF
4. g. I'll. 345 DENIED

The State Highway Department
has denied a change In the location
of /. C. H. No 345. GAINESVILLE road,
as petitioned for. in Bloom township,
and the road will be built over the
original route, which is down Tun-
mel Hill and by way Of Rural Dale TO
sGaysport. This next extension is a
distance of about III miles, connect
ing with the present Improvement at
Wesley Chapel, at the Morgan town
ship line, and about to the John
Roberts place in East Bloom.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08
Death OF Mrs. Tacy Scott

Mrs. Tacy Scott, aged 10, widow
of John Scott, died at her home in
Stockport, Wednesday evening about
z O'Clock. Death was due to a
complication of diseases. and she
had been i'll for more than a year.
Surviving are three children-Mrs.
Walter Ellis, Howard and Freel
Scott all of Stockport. Mrs. Scott's
maiden name was Henery, and she
leaves brother David Henery OF
Lancaster, and a sister, Mrs. Tobias
Hammer of GAINESVILLE.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day at 2 p m. at the home, with in
terment in Stockport cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08
Newton Bakers Christmas

Christmas of 1924 doubtless was
one of the brightest days in the life
of Newton d. Baker of Cleveland.
and a book given him on that day
will be one of his proudest pos
sessions, rare volume amid all the
treasures in his library. It is large
volume, something of a glorifieu
scrap-book, in which may be found
many personal letters, newspaper
stories and editorial expressions of
opinion, from newspapers and maga-
zines in this and other countries.
The tone of the letters, stories and
editorials is in commendation of his
services as secretary of war in the
Wilson cabinet during the World
war. The volume was prepared as
part of the task of controverting and
rebuking the injustice done him in a
biographical sketch that appeared d
couple of years ago in the American
edition of the Encyclopedia Brit
tanica in which his services at the
head of the war department were
treated slightingly. To the minds of
many people the sketch was blum
deringly prepared, was unfair and
unfortunate in tone, and rank injus-
tice was done Mr. Baker in the esti-
mate made of his public services. In
subsequent edition the blunders
were corrected, in part. In prepar-
ing the volume friends gathered let
ters from scores of men of national
standing, whose opinions were in op.
position to the statements in the en-
cyclopedia. 1t was measure Of JUS
tice to Mr.. Baker. and rebuke to
the encyclopedia.
Those who know Newton ID.
Baker know the sincerity, courage
and honesty of the man, all having
been in evidence many times during
his residence in Ohio. When the
sketch of his life and services ap-
peared he declined to engage in any
leaving to the author of
the blunder all responsibility for it.
Scholars. historians. authors, edu-1
Gators. leading business men, men of
standing in public life, joined in the
testimony in the book given him,
doing their friendly part to correct
any wrong impression created. 1t 1
was bit of notable Christmas CIV
ing. fully deserved in the qualities OF
life and service Newton Baker has
shown. One may differ In opinion
with him but the high character and
integrity of the man has been es-
tablished here.-O. s. Journal.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08
Get Still Up Island Ram

Last Sunday afternoon, Sheriff
Newton. Deputy Sheriff Kennard and
Marshal Drury went up Island Run
and captured 12-gallon still, and
all the "trimmin's," on the VIM.
Brown place. Three barrels Of mash
were found under big rock. When
arrested, Brown and his nephews
Herman Matthews and Clell Brown
had been stirring the mash. 1t was
destroyed, and the still was brought
here. The three men were placed in
jail here.
They will probably be arraigned
Friday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08
Mrs. A. r. GilliIand's Father Dies

Prof. A. r. GilliIand and wife OF
Evanston, H., went to Cambridge to
visit the formers mother who is To-
Gated there, and from Cambridge
went to Washington. D. c., to make
a holiday visit with Mrs. GiIliland's
father. While they were there. Mrs.
Gilliland's father was taken i'll ON
Christmas morning, with pneumonia,
and died on the following Tuesday.
His wife died a year or so ago.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08
Enter Upon New Terms OF Office

Monday of this week, Sheriff New
ton, Prosecuting Attorney McGon-
agile and Commissioners r. B. Pier
point and w. A. Barkhurst entered
upon the terms to which they were
elected last November, to succeed
themselves. Mrs Mary e. Newton
IS re-appointed Jail matron, COM
pensation $40 per month.
On Feb. 9, A. H. Mercer will en-
ter upon his second term as probate
judge, for a four year term, and
Harry M. Finley on the same day
will succeed ]. Q. Lyme as common
pleas Judge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08
Deaths Toll

Jan. to 8, 1925
Mrs. Mary BrownelI. McConneIsville
Mrs. VIM. e. Raner. Toledo.
Mahlon Spears, Glouster.
Mrs. Mary Scott, Keystone. Ind.
Frederick C. Boiling, Meigs.
Soionis Hambel, Elliott.
Joseph Taylor. Sandusky.
Alfred Hamilton, lie Roy, Kan.
Frank M. Haines. GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Tacy Scott, Stockport.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08
Quitting Shoe Business

Elsewhere in this issue is an ad-
vertisement of the Hammond shoe
store, stating that they are going
out of business. Mr. Hammond ex-
poets to give his time and attention
to the hardware business with his
father-in-law Mr.. e. Fl. Hughes OF
the Standard Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08
MRS. MARY BROWNEIsI1, WE'LL
KNOWN RESIDENT HERE, DIES

The funeral of Mrs Mary Brownell
was held from her late residence
here Tuesday at p. m, and was
conducted by Rev. Perry Neldon of
the Methodist Episcopal church. A
quartet composed of Maj. r. M. Kah-
Ter, Mrs. G. L. Stanbery, Mrs. M. NJ.
Mcdonald and Mr.. e. j. Arrick fur
nished the music, singing one num-
ber-"B Beautiful Isle of Somewhere. 1"
Messrs. Irven Travis, G. l.. Stanbery.
d. G. Barrell, Albert Barkhurst, J.
d. Erwin and T. J. Bailey served as
pail bearers. Interment was made
in the McCounelsville cemetery.
Mrs. Brownells death occurred
last Friday at 2 p. m, after FIVE
months illness from paralysis,
though she had not been In the best
of health even before that. Since
being stricken five months ago with
paralysis, she had sustained two 9TH
er strokes. Mrs. Bressnell would
have been 70 years of age on the
18th of the coming March. She was
the widow of George Brownell and
was the mother of two children
Mrs. Amy Glover of Tulsa, Okla,
and Douglas BrowneIl. Mrs. Glover
and her son Marvin Glover were in
attendance at the funeral, having ar
rived here Monday from Tulsa. Mrs.
Brownell was a daughter of the late
DR.. Thos. Ross and Mrs. Sarah Ross.
A brother, Douglas Ross, is located
at Minneapolis. Mimi. The deceased
had been lifelong resident of this
locality and was well known. She
had for many years been a member
of the Baptist church.
Besides Mrs. Glover and her son,
other outside persons who We're pres
ent at the funeral, were Mr.. and
Mrs. F. B. Ridenour Of Columbus,
Miss Georgia French of GAINESVILLE,
and Mrs. Maude Russell of Philo,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08

Representative L. T. Gray has
been made member Of the follow
Ing committees: Civil service, health.
insurance. and villages.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08

Messrs. Jesse Haines. w. f..
Smith and B. F. Haines OF Bristol
and Manchester, went to GAINESVILLE
wednesday to attend the funeral
of their uncle Mr.. Frank M. Haines.
aged 81. who died Monday from a
complication of diseases. He was a
son of the late Jesse and Phoebe
Haines of Manchester township
His wife who was Lizzie Peregoy,
survives, and the following children:
Mrs. Alice Mills of GAINESVILLE; Miss
Kansas Haines of the home, and
Floyd who resides in Minnesota. In
his parents family there were 13
children. Those living are Mrs.
Jane Phillis OF Center bss<a; Jesse
Haines of Bristol, and Ben and Jas
per of the east side. The deceased
left the county about 20 years ago.
Tor some time he was night watch
at the Weller pottery. He was a
III mber of the Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday, conducted by Elder C. III.
NORM of Malta. Interment was
made in GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08
John R. Dillon Very Low

Mr.. John r. Dillon of upper NAL
ta, who has been suffering with tu-
berculosis for some time, Is now
very low, and in critical condition.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08
Purchasea RrowneII Property

Mr.. EdseIl Miller has purchased
the residence property here Of the
late Mrs. Mary Brownell.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08
At the Churches
McKendree Charge

We are in revival at Mt. Zion
Meetings each evening at 7:30. Also
services Tuesday, Wednesday. Thurs
day and Friday at 1890 next week.
Preaching at McKendree Sunday at
1920. Your presence is an asset
to our services.-J. L. Nuzum, pas
tor;
Wolf Creek Church OF Christ
Elder c. III. NORM will preach at
Wolf Creek next Saturday evening
and Sunday morning and evening.
An invitation is extended to every
one Come.
Main St. Church OF Christ
Bible school at $50 a. IN. Glasses
for all. Communion and preaching
at 1890 a. m. Theme, "Some men
who seldom go to church" Young
peoples meeting at $50 p. M.
Preaching at 1880. A chart sermon
on Dives and Lazarus. Prayer meet
ing Wednesday at 730 p. m. A cor
oial welcome awaits you at all Of
these services F. w. Pitman,
pastor.
Presbyterian Church
Special Meetings Begin Next Week
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m. Pub
lie worship at 1O:30. Subject Of
sermon. 1.-THE Childhood of Jesus" !"
Christian Endeavor at 6:45. Preach
ing service at 1880. Subject: Popu-
lar Questions: The Question about
the Rich Young Ruler, will be first
answered. How can I gain assur-
ance?" What is revival?"
Preaching service each night next
week except Saturday Rev. Mr..
Bay will preach on the evenings of
the 18th, 18th and 10th. You will
find a cordial welcome-A1vin N.
Grove, pastor.
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m. Morn
ing worship at 1920. Epworth
League at GAS p. m. Evening wor-
ship at 1880. Prayer meeting We'd
nesday at z: 80 p. m. All the loyal,
progressive people will go to church
Sunday. OF course that means you
Perry S. Neldon, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08
A New Gravel Road

We get the report that Muskin-
gum county is to build a gravel road
on the west side OF the river, from
Frazeysburg bridge to the Morgan
county line. and that work on same
is to begin about March /.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-01-08

Mr.. John O. Day of Malta, spent
Monday In Marietta on business.
The Winslow mail., 1925-02-06
DIVISION ENGINEER
ATWOOD REVIEWS
COUNTY HIGHWAY

B. M. Atwood division engineer of
the state highway department, was in
the city Tuesday evening on a return
trip from st. Johns, where the bids
were opened on the St. Johns-Spring-
erville sector of the Old Trails high
way. The contract was let to a local
firm, John H. and G.. E. Udall, for
$59,824.70, who were the lowest bid
ders. There were two bids from out
side the state, one from a firm in
Sanford, Colorado, and one from Rich
mond, California.
Mr.. Atwood when asked for some
road dope, said that the work on the
highway between Winslow and Canyon
Diablo was progressing nicely and
that as soon as bonds were arranged
for and contracts signed, the surfac-
ing of the portion of the work which
has been graded would go forward.
He also stated that in a very short
time contract would be let to sur
face the section of the highway be-
tween the east city line and the Colo
RADIO river bridge. The same material
which was used on the road from the
west city line to the Coconino county
line will be used.
In speaking about the time when
the highway will be finished from here
to Flagstaff, Mr.. Atwood said that the
portion of the road known as project
81, between Canyon 'Diablo and the
forest boundary line, would be let to
bidders in a very short time. This
will finish the job to the forest pro-
ject and when they finish the grading
and surfacing,. which, according to
Atwood, would be within a reasonable
time, the worst piece of road in Ari-
zona will have been reclaimed and
tourists and natives alike will have
much to be thankful for.
The Winslow mail., 1925-02-06
ROUND THE WORLD
TOUR ENJOYED BY
MANY TRAVELLERS

The Round-the-World tour given
last Thursday evening by the women
of the Parent-Teacher association and
Mothers club, was one of the most
enjoyable events ever pulled off in
Winslow, and was enjoyed by great
throngs of people who made the trip
from home to Mexico, England, France
Japan, and back home again.
The chief diversion of. the trip was
eats, and everything served at the diff
ferent stations was appropriate to the
country represented. The different
courses were served in the manner
prevailing in the countries which
were supposed to have been visited,
by dainty mattresses costumed in the
dress of that land.
The trip started at the Elks club,
one part of which was Mexico, an
other England, thence to the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Vaughn, which
was France, where, besides the eats,
delicious drinks were served, then to
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Hen
derson, which was Japan, where tea
and waters were served, then to
the Washington school auditorium
which was home, sweet home, the
United States, where the progressive
dinner was brought to a close by the
serving of ice cream and cake.
The settings and environment at
each station were very artistic and
appropriate and the music furnished
was enjoyed by all.