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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

A special, timely feature in con-
nection with the Methodist Episco-
pal Sunday school here last Sunday,
was an original playlette, which was
written and carried out by Mrs.
Earle Eveland. the title of which
was Others" 1t was given by three
young ladies-Mary Woodward, Eu-
la Maze and Mary Louise Dye. The
play represented one of them MAX
ing out and posting on the wall q
list OF expensive, and practically
worthless Christmas gifts she wish
ed to receive, and of the happiness
the gifts would afford her. The
other characters showed the real
need Of home missionary work in
this district of the church, and af-
ter some controversy over the sub
ject the one asking for the Christ
mas gifts saw her selfishness, and
over the list of presents she had
made out she posted in big letters
the word Others The point of
the play with its lesson was very eff
fectively presented.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Rev. Russell H. Conwell, aged 80,
of Philadelphia, widely known
clergyman, lecturer and philanthro-
illness. He was often called the
"penniless millionaire" 1t is stated
that he had earned more than $11,-
100000 from his lectures and gave
it all away mostly for the education
of needy ambitious young men. His
most popular lecture out of the %
he had memoriZed, was "Acres of
Diamonds" which he delivered
6,152 times. At one time he appear
ed here on our Chautauqua program
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Last Friday seemed to be the jinx
for automobile smashups in this vi
cinity. Down near the Cochran
cigar factory Mr.. Burt Berry col
lided with G. e. McGrath. Both
cars were considerably damaged
Up the Happy Hollow road where
the New Lexington brick road starts,
Mes3is. Dan Martin and Leo Drake
had similar experience, and two
badly bunged up autos were the re-
suit. On the same day L. d. Walker
was driving In Malta, and in at
tempting to close the door of his
auto the car s'weryed and struck a
pole, doing quite a little damage to
the machine. All the occupants of
the various machines escaped injury.
None of the smashups were the re-
suit of speeding.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

The city council met in monthly
session Friday night. Outside of the
regular routine, the only business
transacted was the issuing of a
building permit to Paul C. Wilson
for three car garage. The council
will meet again on Dec. Is to close
up their business for the year.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Following is the Manchester
grange program for Dec IL: Song;
Scripture reading, Maude Cannon;
solo, Lucille Welch; reading, Ada
Carpenter, Bertha Cannon, Grace
Ashton, Clara Marshall; Meals
cook in the oven, Maggie Combs,
Emma Tannehill; music, S. w. Brill;
surprise, Lucille Welch, Beatrice AL
bright, Margaret Cannon; closing
song Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Mr.. Theodore Welch, aged 64,
died at his home in Crooksville last
Saturday morning, following four
months illness from complications.
He was highly regarded citizen
and a prominent member of the 1. O.
o. F. lodge at Deavertown. He is
survived by his wife, two sons and
four daughters. Funeral services
were held Monday afternoon from
the Deavertown M. E church. In
terment was made in the Deaver-
town cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

We note by the GAINESVILLE papers
that Atty T. E. Mckinney is to be
the principal speaker at the first of
a series of five meetings planned by
the Brotherhood of the Forest Av-
enue Presbyterian church of Zanes-
vile. Mr.. Mckinney is teacher of
the mems class of the Central Pres
byterian church, which is one of the
largest Sunday school classes of
GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

The county auditor here received
last week 10000 gasoline tax mon
ey. This is the second installment
for Morgan county this year, making
in all $4,000. This money goes
into the permanent county road
fund to be used for the construction
and repair of county roads.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Jean Scott, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Scott of Columbus, has been
confined to his home with an infec-
tion of the foot caused by the rub
bing of blister on his heel. He is
the nephew of Mrs. Ned Conner of
this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10


Dr. Earl r. Slutz, district superin-
tendent of the Cambridge district of
the Methodist Episcopal church,
preached here last Sunday morning.
In the afternoon he preached at
Wesley Chapel, and in the evening
at McKendree, and while here at
tended to other duties in connection
with the churches named. This
was DR.. Slutz's first visit here. and
he made very favorable impress
sion. He is the youngest man in the
state to hold .the position of district
superintendent. Before assuming
his present position he had been pas
tor of the Broadway M e. church,
Cleveland, for nine years. He
is lifelong friend of DR.. w. D..
Sharp of Cleveland. Besides his
duties as district superintendent he
has launched publication called the
observer" which is a small four
page weekly paper, devoted ex-
clusively to the work of the churches
of the district over which he has
charge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

In honor of her sister-in-law, Mrs.
Lillis Doudna, of Malta, Mrs. B. F.
Mellor, of Sixth street, pleasantly
entertained the following ladies at
dinner on Sunday: Mrs. Lydia Clark
and Mrs Edith Langenberg, of Bev-
erly, and Mrs. Emma Wilson, of Wa
terford.-Beverly Dispatch.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Mrs. Beryl Ford, Mrs Harry Har-
Ian, Mrs. w. E. Stallsmith, Mrs. Of
ford Richardson, Mrs. A. L. Smith
and Mrs. Norma Hooper of this
place, and Mrs. Frank Kuntz of Nal
ia attended the Royal Neighbor meet
held at GAINESVILLE last Thursday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Messrs. G. B. Smith, Earle Eve
land, S. C. White and ]. NJ Anderson
attended the banquet at GAINESVILLE
last Thursday night in honor of Geo.
E. Carr, former district highway en-,
gineer in this district, but now head
of the highway maintenance de-
partment of the state. The meeting
also took the form of good roads
booster meeting.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

The Presbyterian church will hold
q watch night service on New Years
eve, under the auspices Of the Mems
Bible class. There will be lunch,
social hour and program.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Eveland were
in Columbus Tuesday and Wednes-
day of this week attending the mo-
tion picture convention which was
held at the Neil hotel.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Mrs. P. G.. Ball and Mrs. Frank
Coulson went to GAINESVILLE Monday
to accompany to the Coulson home
Mrs. Mervill Ball and child from the
Bethesda hospital, where Mrs. Ball
underwent an operation for appendi-
citis over three weeks ago. She is
getting along nicely
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

The weekly social event at the
sanatorium last week was concert
by the Lion Tanners orchestra Fri
day night. Cards were feature,
also dancing, and refreshments were
served
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Prof. Byron Whipple of Canton
came Friday to join his wife and
son VIM. Chase here who had been
at the home of Mr.. Whipple's moth
er Mrs. Clara Whipple, for over a
week. All returned to Canton Sun
daV
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Ladies' desks, home desks, book
racks, hat and coat racks, foot
stools, kitchen stools, medicine cab
inets, mirrors, large and small. Yes,
at your price, but at Mendeps.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10
A MINSTREL PLAY

The Scott brothers of Malta will
give play in the community build
ing at Meigs, Dec. 18. Title of the
play: IAN Awful Appetite" Be-
tween acts there will be comic
songs, jokes, monolegues and Jig
dancing. If you have the blues,
come out and we will drive them all
aWaY-XX
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

The West4and Community club
and Westland school will have a
Christmas tree, and give an enter
tainment at the Westland school
house Wednesday evening, Dec. %.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

The Community Civic club will
meet Tuesday, Dec. Is, at 3 p. M,
with Mrs. Evelyn True Button. Miss
Lillian Thompson and Miss Emma
Lee Stewart, assistant hostesses.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Mr.. + j. Taylor was recently
elected master of the Masonic lodge
at Beverly.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan Benjamin and
two children returned to their home
in Newark Tuesday, asser visit
here with the formers parents Mr..
and Mrs. j. e. Benjamin.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Hook of this
place had as guests Sunday, the for
mer's cousin Mrs. Hattie Finch, also
Mr.. and Mrs. Buchart and two chill
dren Maxine and Thelma all of Mar
ietta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Mrs. Jos. Warren and Miss Lucy
Power of GAINESVILLE were home to
spend Sunday with their parents Mr..
and Mrs. A. w. Power, of Malta Rt.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Closing December prices on ladies'
coats. Buy them now as cheap as in
January
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Mrs. Christine Simpson and her
maid of Detroit, Mich, spent from
Monday until Wednesday here at the
hotel Kennebec, and looked after
business matters.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Born Tuesday, Dec s. to Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Massey MARY Vain
wright) of Poplar Ridge. an II
pound boy, named James Edward
grandson of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Wainwright of McConnelsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

You have them to use and you buy
them at January prices, at our clean
up sale of ladies' coats-White's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Mr.. Geo B. Archer of this place
left Monday on business trip to
the northern part of the state in the
interest of the BrownManly Plow
Co
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Mrs. Linnie Warren and sister
Miss Lucy Power of GAINESVILLE, spent
the week end with their parents Mr..
and Mrs. A. w Power of near NAL
fo
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

A nice selection of PyreX servers
and serving trays, at the Malta
Hardware Co. 1902
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Are you going to get her that
kitchen cabinet this year? Mendel
has them and his prices are right.
See them
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Closing December prices on ladies'
coats. Buy them now as cheap as in
January.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

The w. H. M. S. of the McCon-
nelsville Methodist Episcopal church
will meet Friday, Dec. II, at 2:30
p. M, at the church Each member
is asked to bring a toy for the Home
Guard Christmas box.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10
Emmett A. Taylor
Attorney-at-iaw
Second floor Jones Bldg.
Next to DR.. Kings Office)
McConnelsvilIe Ohio

Miss Natallia Davis of Malta visit
ed the first of the week in GAINESVILLE
with her nephew Mr.. e. n. Harvey.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Come to our toyland basement
everything for the kiddies.-
Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Plenty of picture mould now, and
price less. / will frame day and
night, until after Christmas.-Men-
del.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Electric stoves and toasters, at
the Malta Hardware Co. 1Od2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10
CIVIC GLUE MARKET

The Community Civic club will
hold a miscellaneous market in the
room south of McKeown e Carter's
on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 19, be-
ginning at 2 o'clock. 1902
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

You have them to use and you buy
them at January prices, at our clean
up sale of ladies' coats.-White's
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Come to our toyland basement
everything for the kiddles.-
Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

You get them for less-Christmas
slippers-at Whites
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

January prices on closing out
sale of ladies' coats. Buy them
now.-White's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10


Mrs. Carrie Melick Arndt of Lore
City, Ohio, in renewing her subscrip-
ton writes that it is almost %
years since she left Morgan county
and that the Democrat has been a
weekly visitor in her home all Of
that time She is enabled in this
way to keep tab on all her old
schoolmates and pupils. She recalls
also the pleasure she had in meeting
a number of old friends while at
Reinersville last summer. She hopes
for extensive improved roads in
Morgan so outside friends will find
it easier to get back to view scenes
once familiar. Mrs. Arndt will be re-
membered as a daughter of the late
J. C. Melick and wife, at one time
superintendent and matron of the
childreG's home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Miss Lizzie Carder of this place,
went to Columbus Saturday for a
few days visit with her sister Mrs
Hattie Taylor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Miss Emma Lee Stewart, high
school teacher in M. & NJ, spent the
week end in Columbus with her
mother, who is at the Grant hospital
recovering from an operation.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Boy Scout knives and axes, at the
Malta Hardware Company. 1912
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Shoots Christmas candy, the best
assortment we have ever shown
half pound to five pound boxes
The Rexall Store, McConnelsville, o.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

The whole family get their
Christmas slippers at Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

If you want rockers for the. chill
dren, come to Mendel's. We have
them, at the right prices.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Christmas slippers for men, wom-
en-, boys and girls Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Shoots Christmas candy, the best
assortment We have ever shown
half pound to five pound boxes
The Rexall Store, McConnelsville, o.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Toyland in our basement. Let
the kiddies visit Santa Claus
Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Aluminium percolators, at the NAL
TIA Hardware Company. 10d2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Mrs. W. r. Foster of Martins
Ferry who spent over week here
with her father Mr.. J. w. Macklem,
left Saturday for GAINESVILLE, where
she visited for a few days with her
son Mr.. Frank Foster, before return
ing to her home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

An ideal gift for the wife, Fa-
vorite range from the Malta Hard
ware Company. 10d2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Visit Santa Claus in our toyland
baSement-White'S.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Bed room suits, just every old
price, at Mendel's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

January prices on closing out
sale of ladies' coats. Buy them
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Tools in Christmas boxes, at the
Malta Hardware Company. 1Od2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

If you want rockers for any of the
family, Mendel has them, large ant
small. Any price to suit you.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Get that piano bench. Mendel
has them. Ask the price.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10
LOCAL NEWS

Boys sleds and skates, at the NAL
Ia Hardware Co. 1Od2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Mrs. Frank Holcomb who had
been visiting here with her mother
Mrs. Alice Gillespie, left Saturday
for her home at Columbus. She
was accompanied by her mother
who plans to spend the winter in
Columbus at the Holcomb home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Major and Mrs. Lane Scofield left
here Monday by auto on business
trip to Chicago, and other places.
They plan to return here to spend
Christmas with Mrs. Scofeld's par
ents, Capt. and Mrs. Irven Travis.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. j. HI. Stalker and son
Jacob. jr., of Kennebec hill, spent
the week end with Miss Helen Stalker
who is a student at the 0. w. ",
Delaware
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

All styles of flashlights, at the
Malta Hardware Co. 1Odz
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Mrs w. C. Manly is visiting in
Millersburg with her son Mr. Frank
Manly and wife.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Mr.. Harold Head has been ap-
pointed ianitor of the Methodist
Episcopal church here, succeeding
Mr.. ]. K. Bingham, who resigned.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

State Accountant ]. E. Patterson
of this place, was called as a witness
Tuesday to Marietta to testify before
the grand jury.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

You get them for less christmas
Whites.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Gasoline lamps and lanterns, at
the Malta Hardware Co. lOd2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Shoots Christmas candy. the best
assortment we have ever shown
half pound to five pound boxes
The Rexall Store, McConnelsville, O.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Iron beds, springs and mattresses,
just every price you want, at Men
del'S,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Living room suits are much cheap
er. See them at MendeTs
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Kiddy Kars, tricycles and scoot-
ers, at the Malta Hardware Com
many, 10d2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

The missionary pageant on Sun
day evening, Dec. 6, given in the
Main ST. Church of Christ, was
quite success. There was large
and appreciative audience, and a
fine offering was taken for missions.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's THE
Lost World" starts three days run
beginning New Years night.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Do you want a dining room suit
for a song, and sing it yourself?
Then come to Mendel'S.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10
u. of ". Notice


The DoofsV.'s will hold their reg
ular meeting at the Post ball,
Thursday evening, Dec. 10. All
members should make a special EFF
fort to be present, as there will be
the annual election of officers.
The violin hospital is receiving
patients nearly every day. am
prepared to treat them for all the
diseases that belong to the violin
family. ! give them dose of scien-
tific repair medicine which guar
antee perfect cure-and the mu-
sical voice restored as 1t was In the
days past. Remember ! am manu-
featuring violins. have a number
on hand. Call and see them
Hiram McGrath, Mcconnelsville, O.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Make the family Christmas Fa-
vorite parlor furnace, from the NAL
Ia Hardware Co. ludz
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Rev. S. p. Moody will preach at
Tabor next Lords Day, morning ana
evening at IL a. IN. and p. m.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10


Visit Santa Claus in our toyland
basement Whites.
Rev. S. p. Moody will preach at
Tabor next Lords Day, morning and
evening at IL a. m and Z p. m.
Make the family Christmas Fa-
vorite parlor furnace, from the NAL
Ia Hardware Co 10d2
Kiddy Kars, tricycles and scoot-
ers, at the Malta Hardware Com
pany. lou]
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's THE
Lost World" starts a three days run
beginning New Years night.
Toyland in our basement. Let
the kiddies visit Santa Claus
! Whites.
Gasoline lamps and lanterns. at
the Malta Hardware Co. lOd2
Mr.. Harold Head has been ap-
pointed ianitor of the Methodist
Episcopal church here, succeeding
Mr.. ]. K. Bingham, who resigned.
Christmas Shippers loI mou, WIN
en-, boys and girls Whites.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Stalker and son
Jacob. ir., of Kennebec hill, spent
the week end with Miss Helen Stalker
who is student at the 0. w. ",
Delaware.
All styles of flashlights, at the
| Malta Hardware Co. 10d2
State Accountant j. e. Patterson
of this place, was called as witness
Tuesday to Marietta to testify before
the grand jury.
| Council Installation Tonight
McConnelsville Council No. l06
n. & S M, meets tonight. Installa-
ton of officers All members are
! urged to be present
MON I'M q N TS
i Jacob H. Stalker
McCOnneIsville o.
Formerly Jones Monumental Works
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-10

Visit Santa Claus in our toyland
basement Whites.