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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
Hanson-Miller Wedding

The Beverly Dispatch of last week
had an account of the Hanson-Mil-
Ter wedding, which was in substance
as follows:
"Mr. Eugene H. Hanson. only son
of Prof. and Mrs. S. G. Hanson of
Waterford, and Miss Fern Miller of
Coshocton, O., were united in mar
riage, June 21. Immediately after
the ceremony, they left for trip
through northern Ohio.
Mrs. Hanson is an accomplished
young woman, having received a di-
ploma from the normal school at
Millersburg, o., this spring. She al
so attended Denison university at
Granville. Mr.. Hanson is a young
man of sterling characteristics and
has brilliant future in store for
him. He is a graduate of the high
school at Newark, O., and also Den
ison university with the class of '24.
He has been at the head of the
mathematics department of Millers-
burg for two years.
The happy couple will reside with
the groom's grandfather, Mr.. John
Hanson, of Malta, for the summer.
In September they will return to
Mr.. Hanson to resume
his position in the high school, Mrs.
Hanson to teach in a rural school
near that place"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
WITH THE COUNCIL

At the meeting of the council last
Friday night, building permits were
issued to Charles Embree for porch
at his residence, and Walter Deed
rick for a filling station.
Council also decided to fix the
crossing at Union and Eighth
streets.
A petition was received signed by
the residents of Third and Jefferson
streets, asking for a sewer. Be-
cause of lack of funds, no definite
action was taken. However the pc
tition was filed, and will be taken
UP later.
In reference to the sewer on Canal
street, east from Kenney's grocery,
which matter was presented to coun-
Gil some weeks ago, it was decided to
go ahead with the construction of
the same,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
Returns To California

Mrs. Ruby Palmer who had been
spending a month or so here with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Rob-
inson, left Sunday evening on her re-
turn trip to her home in San Diego,
Calf. She was taken by auto to
GAINESVILLE, the members of the Rob-
inson family accompanying her
there. From there she took her
train Sunday evening for San Di-
ego. Enroute to California she ex-
pscted to make brief stop at Den
yer, Colo, to see college friend;
and she also expected to make a
brief stop at Salt Lake City, Utah,
to see Miss Esther Gatewood. She
will likely reach San Diego Satur-
day.
Mrs. Palmer's mother-in-law Mrs.
Thos. Palmer of this place, has
been with Mr.. Fred Palmer in San
Diego during his wife's stay here.
She was accompanied on her western
trip by her grandson Tommy Fin
ley. They will likely make a short
visit with Mrs. Flora Barry at Santa
Barbara, before leaving California.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
Catch 40 Bass

Messrs. John and Ted Mcbride,
well known printers of this place,
have Iroven their skill as fishermen
in such manner as to put our old
timers in the background. The two
brothers, with their brother Mr.
Hort Mcbride Of Columbus,
spent their Fourth of July vacation
of three days, fishing here at the
dam, at the electric light plant.
With pole and line they landed 40
of the finest bass that were ever
taken from the water, the largest
of which was four pounds. The re-
markable thing about the catch is
the fact that there were many 9TH
er fishermen at the same spot, who
had just very ordinary luck. For
the kind of fish, and the short per-
iod in which they were caught, we
are strongly of the opinion that
the Mcbride brothers now hold the
local record.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
Warren OIney Dies This Morning

Mr.. Warren Olney, aged about 70.
died this morning at 7:05, at his
home at Todds, following a two
weeks illness. Death was due to
pneumonia His wife died June 21.,
He leaves three children-Delpha
of the home; Vernon of Duncan
Falls, and Mrs. Ida Wilson of Co
lumbus. He leaves one brother
Henry Olney of East Windsor; a half
brother, Ed Olney of Centerbend.
and a half sister, Mrs. Luella Nc
Swords of Newark.
Funeral services are not complete,
at the time of this writing.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
What A SupnriSet

Last Friday evening Mr. and Mrs
Asbury Taylor retired early. At
ten O'Clock an auto drove in their
yard, with Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Tay-
lor and four children, of Atlanta
H. After the greetings were over,
all retired. At three o'clock a. m.,
two more autos drove into the Tay-
lor yard, with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Griest and four children and Mr..
and Mrs. Arnold Griest and babe,
all of Warren, o. When Mr.. Taylor
awoke at 5 a. M, he found instead
of a family of two, he had a family
of Tx
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
Overwhelmingly Announcement

Announcement has been made of
the engagement Of two most esti-
mable young people-Mr. Vim.
Francis Deedrick, and Miss Helen
Murphy of Corning. The announce
ment was made last Saturday even
ing at dinner given by Miss Muir
phys mother at the Colonial hotel,
Athens, in the presence of IL in
vited guests. Mr.. Deedrick is the
younger son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. e.
Deedrick of this place; is a gradu-
ate of M, & M. high school, follow
ing which he studied business ad-
ministration at the o. o., Athens,
and it was while there that the ro-
nance began, Miss Murphy being a
student in the same college, in the
home economics department Eor
the past year she has been teacher
of home economics in the Bremen
schools. Mr.. Deedrick and fiance
spent the week end here with Mr.
Deedrick's parents. Mr.. Deedrick
has position as accountant at the
Ohio State sanatorium, at Mt. Yer
non. The wedding will be early this
fall.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
Jos. T.. Sberidan's To Leave

Mr.. JOS. t. Sheridan, deputy aud
itor, has resigned his position which
is to take effect at his pleasure, and
will leave with his family for Ports
mouth, where he has the offer of sew
eral clerical positions, and where he
and his family will make their home.
Just how soon he and his family will
leave is not fully decided upon, but
it will be before school opens this
fall. Mr.. Sheridan has been most
efficient in his work, and the many
friends of himself and his family,
regret very much to have them
leave.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
Friendship Circle

The Friendship Circle will meet
with Mrs. Sarah White Wednesday
p. m, July IA. The program fol-
lows; Topic for discussion, Good
taste in the home;" Windows and
walls, curtains and mirrors" Rose
White; music, Christine Shilling;
'The small furnishings of yester-
day and today" Mrs. Eva Elliott;
What the home maker should know
about pictures;" "Upholstering and
its care" Mrs. Fanny Johnson; roll
call, "The purchase that has added
most to beauty of my home" Rugs
and where they come FROM" Sadie
surprise feature.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
w. H. NJ. s. Entertains

The beautiful country home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Bone was the
scene of a very happy social affair
when the W. H. M. S. entertained
their families, with an ice cream
supper. Rev. j. L. Nuzum and
room and front porch were decor
ated in honor of the Fourth" with
flags, bunting, red and pink roses.
Fifty guests were present. Ice
cream and cake were served. After
consuming Il gallons of ice cream,
a social and musical hour was en-
loved Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
Magician Birch Home

Magician Mcdonald Birch who
has been in Texas, Oklahoma and
Missouri, is on his way to his home
here. and is expected to arrive to-
day. He will be at home but short
time, and then will begin his sum-
mer Chautauqua engagements. He
is to appear at our local Chautauqua
this year, and will no doubt prove
to be one of the leading attractions.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
Found Dead I'm Red

Mr.. Caleb w. Mosier, aged about
64, of the Mountville vicinity, was
found dead in bed July 4 He was
a son of the late Aaron Mosfer and
wife. His wife who was Carrie L.
Wooly died about 10 months ago.
Surviving are the following chill
dren: Mrs. Lizzie Kirkbride of
Ringgold Mrs. Anna Miller OF
Pennsville; Charlie A. Mosier, Glous-
ter route; Mrs. Florence Huffman
and Mrs. Helen Chappalear, Sharps-
burg route, and Mrs. Nettie Carri-
gan of Moutnville. Three children
are deceased. He leaves a brother
Ellsworth Mosier of Corning, and a
sister Mrs. John Allard, whose res
idence is not known Mr.. Mosier
was plasterer by trade. He was
an upright citizen, who will be
missed in the community in which
he resided.
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon at o'clock, with Rev.
Browning of Glouster officiating
Interment was made at Mountville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08

Last week paper mentioned the
fact that Mr.. Freeman Hooper Of
Hooppole Ridge had his clip of wosl
stolen Monday night, which amount
ed to about 300 pounds For a time
1T appeared that the guilty parties
had made a clean getaway, but
Sheriff Newton, and detective
Keeping their ear to the ground. and
studying the situation, began in
time to feel that they had sort of
clew leading to the guilty parties,
who it is alleged are Forrest Mum
mey and Frank Wagner, both Of
Malta. Mummey who it is stated
disappeared Monday night week
ago, about II o'clock. was gone all
night, returning Tuesday afternoon
about one O'Clock on the taxi. He
was at once met and questioned by
Sheriff Newton about certain things
ana transactions, and ne largely re-
fused to answer certain questions.
and his story was such as to lead the
sheriff TO believe he was not telling
the entire truth, since his story was
quite disconnected.
He was put in Jail here. and f.
nally confessed, ii is alleged, telling
the whole affair. duplicating also
Frank Wagner; and the fact that
WAGNER disappeared and could not
be located, made the officers feel
that Mummey was teiiing the truth
According TO statements. the wool
was taken Monday night, June %,
and conveyed by auto to Caldwell
where it was sold to Mr.. UIlman
vice president of one of the Cald-
well banks. There was 2S3 pounds
Of the wool, and it amounted to
$107.54. One of the young men
who sold the wool gave as his name
B. F. Brown of Moscow Mills. and
the check was made out according.
and so endorsed, and was cashed at
once at Mr.. Uilman's bank Mr.
Cllman buys considerable wool in
and about Moscow Mills, and knew
there were families there by the
name of Brown. Wagner, it is al
legged, according TO the statement.
gave Mummey $51.00.
While in jail, Mummey also told
of other robberies they were laying
plans to commit in Meigsville town
ship, in which they were to rob
party of $1,000. Mummey will not
be 21 years of age until October.
His wife died not many weeks ago.
and soon after her death he went to
live with Wagner, who is a single
man, making his home with his sis
ter Mrs. Guy Smith of Malta. Wag-
oner is number of years older than
Mummey. However, Mrs. Smith,
not being satisfied with Mummey's
actions, had him leave her home
few days before the robbery and he
went to the Riverside boarding
house in Malta. Wagner has been
employed at the Bone mill of this
place, and Mummey at the Malta
Manufacturing plant. Both young
men are from good families, and
the affair is very much deplored.
Saturday Mummey was arraigned
before Mayor McKibben. He waiv-
ed examination and was bound over
to the grand jury, which meets in
October. His bond was fixed at
$4,000, which was not furnished.
and he is being held in Jail until the
grand jury meets.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
United Hotels Directors Meet

The meeting of the directors of
the United Hotels Co., was held
last Thursday in the office of the
secretary, Atty t. E. McElhiney of
GAINESVILLE. The four directors from
Malta-Dr. Lee Humphrey, R. K.
Brown, B. S. Harris and HI. C. Cook,
also w. c. Dunn of Columbus, who
is director, and general manager,
were present. The past six months
have been good ones, and the regu-
lar semi-annual dividend was de-
clared
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
j. IL. MeIlnr Back

Mr.. Jas. E. Mellor who for the
past six years has been residing in
Pasadena, Cal, with his sister Mrs.
Julia Devices, returned to Malta
Wednesday of last week, making the
trip by auto. He will spend the
summer in Malta with his sister Mrs.
Lillas Doudna, and may make NAL
ia his permanent home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
Eric DOugan Has Narrow Escape

Eric Dougan. son of Mr. and Mrs.
&c. E. Dougan, had rather narrow
escape from drowning Tuesday,
while bathing in the run by the
creamery. The heavy rains Tues
day washed out a deep hole under
the bridge there, and Eric stepped
off into deep water, which was over
his head. Not being able to swim,
he had gone down the second time.
Thomas Patterson attempted to
rescue him, but because of his size.
could not do it. and Gene Lewis
who is about Eric's size, plunged in
and did the rescue act. Patterson
and Lewis were true heroes in eY-
cry sense of the word. and deserve
much credit for the manly part they
did in saving their companion.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
Ask For r.. f. ID. to Gaysport

G. E. Newton, postoffice inspec-
tor from Columbus, was here We'd
nesday going over the proposed new
r. F. d. route which would leave
the local office and go to Gaysport
on one side of the river and back
on the other. This proposed route
has been petitioned for. and if es-
tabIished would be all the way over
improved roads.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
-----------------------------
Miss HOIlinger Married

Miss Ruth Hollinger who taught
last year in M. & M. high school,
was married at her home in Mas
sillon, Wednesday OF last week to
Mr. Wilson Cole of GAINESVILLE. Miss
Pearl Woodward of Deerfield, was
present at the wedding.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
III. X. Brown. Jr.. Accents Position

Mr.. Rufus X. Brown, jr,, spent
over the Fourth at Pomeroy with
his college roommate. Mr.. Brown
plans to leave Monday for Holyoke,
Mass, where he has position as as
sistant to the office manager of the
National Blank Book Co., of that
place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
Pennsyille Church Struck

During the electrical storm last
Sunday morning about 4:30 o'clock,
lightning struck the belfry of the
M. P. church at Pennsville, tearing
off a part of the steeple, but other
wise little damage was done.
1t is reported that large number
of bats-anywhere perhaps from
80 to $50, were killed
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
Capture Still At PIantsville

Monday morning Sheriff Newton,
Ty Henery, VIM. Sheets and Tom
Humphrey went to Plantsville and
captured a Is gallon still, and a
barrel of mash, on the +. M.
White place. The operators" made
their hurried getaway, since the
still was hot when found.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
OUTLINE OF PROGRAM FOR
THE Nj. v. CHAUTAUOUA


The Muskingum Valley Chautau-
qua program this year is arranged
with the idea of making the widest
possible appeal to the people of this
valley. The entertainment, which
has been growing in prominence for
the past several years, continues to
hold perhaps the most prominent
place in program building, for every
day, IN fact every program, must
contain a liberal amount of enter
tainment pure and simple People
are making Chautauqua more of an
annual vacation than ever, for it of
fers just the balanced program of
fun. inspiration, music, education,
etc, that American citizens require.
The program will cover ten days,
including one Sunday, this year. In
cluded on the program are the fol-
lowing attractions:
The Boyd Dramatic Co., in two
plays Pollyanna" and Daddy
Long Legs"
Elmer L. Williams, famous Chi
cago politician, and edi-
tor of ''the worlds humblest news
paper. =
Mason's World-Famous Jubilee
Singers. Including male quartet,
mixed sextet and accompanist, in
genuine jubilee program.
Cyrus Locher, Director of Ohio
Department of Commerce. in a talk
on Investments
Heber Bros Orchestra, we'll
known Columbus organization, in
cluding Role Heber, the man
who makes the xylophone talk.
Myers Y Cooper, of Cincinnati,
candidate for Republican nomina-
tion for governor, prominent in
church and civic affairs in Ohio.
DR.. Charles A. Gage will return
as platform manager, Bible and pop
ular lecturer.
The Southland Artists, giving the
south in song and story.
Ralph Parlette, one of the most
popular of American humorists.
Roy L. Smith, of Minneapolis, one
of the live-wires ,of the northwest,
and whirlwind on the platform.
I The Fenwick Newell Concert Co.,
featuring Fenwick Newell, concert
tenor, and one of the most delight
ful personalities on the platform.
Robert Morningstar, with an il
Illustrated lecture, showing famous
folks he has known and snapped
with his own camera.
G. Magnus Schultz Concert Com
pany, another high grade singing
company of three men and two
ladies. Every one an artist
Metropolitan Players, in 'Her
Temporary Husband" and 1.-TWO
Blocks Away" Late theatrical hits.
The Schubert Sextet, company
of capable instrsmentalists, with a
number of novelty stunts
The Sholle Family Orchestra,
composed of ,some of the best mu-
sicians in Cleveland, in xylophone
and novelty numbers as we'll as
symphonic numbers.
Mcdonald Birch, McConnelsvilles
young magician, who is bidding for
fame as one of the wizards of the
platform.
Malconta band every evening ex-
cept Sunday evening, in an hour
concert, 80 minutes in the park and
so minutes in the auditorium.
A program like this can hardly
fail to attract from all sections of
the valley and for miles around.
With good roads, ~Chautauqua is
yearly coming into it's own Not
withstanding this program has been
heightened a day, prices all remain
the same. Circuit Chautauquas
have cut their programs day this
year and their prices are all much
higher than Muskingum Valley
Chautauqua prices. The slogan with
the management here is chow much
can we give and how small an ad-
mission fee can we get by WITH"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08

Mr.. w. P. Smith of GAINESVILLE was
a business visitor here today. Mr..
Smith 13 years ago resided in Union
township, this county. After he left
there he was located at Philo six
years, and the last seven years his
home has been in GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
Mrs. Eveland Taken To Hospital

Mrs. Earle Eveland who has been
very ill for the past six months, was
taken Wednesday to the Bethesda
hospital, GAINESVILLE, for Observation,
and an X-ray examination, and it
was expected would remain at the
hospital for day or so, when she
would be removed to the home of
her brother Atty 7. E. McElhiney
in GAINESVILLE. She stood the trip
well
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
Auto Goes Over Bank

Wednesday evening as Mr.. How
ard Lewis, wife and three small
children of near Hackney were on
their way to Beverly, their car went
over bank. None of the occupants
were seriously injured, but the car
was badly damaged.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
Mrs. Laura Blake Operatea Upon

Mrs. Laura Blake of Reno, Wash
ington county, underwent serious
operation last week at the Marietta
hospital, for cancer of the breast.
Considering the nature of the oper-
alton, she is doing as well as could
be expected. Mrs. Blake is a sister
of the late A. P. Sheridan of this
place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Roberts (Ret-
ia BARR had as their guests the lat
ter part of last week, Mrs. Roberts
youngest brother, Stephen A. AL
len, of Toledo. 1t was the first time
the brother and sister had met in
over II years.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
Adrean Boys Have Close Call

Sunday evening as Clarence
Adrean and younger brother Ray
mond were going up the river, about
the city limits they sounded their
horn and attempted to pass an auto.
AS they started around, the driver
of the other machine hogged the
road, throwing the Adreans over
into loose gravel, and the driver
lost control of the car, which plung-
ed over the river bank, and the only
thing that kept it from going into
the river was small sapling.
Neither of the occupants was hurt
The wrecking department from the
McConnelsville garage with Bob"
Abel in charge, went up and pulled
the car, which was a Ford, out of
its place near the river. The ma
chine was not much damaged. The
party who crowded the Adrean
boys, and would not give the road,
was a stranger, and not so much as
even his license number was OBJ
tanned.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
B. b. Parmiter Purchases Residence

Mr.. B. B. Parmiter has purchased
the Judge Harry M. Finley property
on Liberty street, now occupied by
Mr.. B. P. Hammond. Mr.. Hammond
and wife will move in with the lat
ter's mother Mrs. Gussie Hughes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parmiter will occupy
their new property, as their resi-
dence
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
For Non-SuDDOrt

Mr.. L. l.. Bozman of this place
was placed under arrest by Sheriff
Newton, Tuesday, charged with nom
support, in neglecting and refusing
to provide for his wife who is ill,
and their three small children.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
Hoffmann-Barkhurst
Leye-sfoOre
President Signs Pension Bill

Under date of July 3. the fol-
lowing news dispatch was sent out
from Washington:
President Coolidge today signed
the omnibus pension bill. taking
care of pension claims of hundred
or more Civil war veterans. 1t
grants pensions to many who pre-
viously had not been on the rolls,
and adjusted compensation of 9TH
ers. The general pension bill rails
ing the minimum monthly payment
to all veterans Of the Civil and Mex
ican wars to s65 was signed today
by President Coolidge. The measure
also raises to $50 the monthly pen
sion to helpless or blind veterans of
those wars and gives $50 month
to widows of veterans and all army
nurses of the Civil war.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
Deaths Tell
July 1 to 8

Mrs. Ella Walpole, Crooksville.
Geo. NJ. Taylor, Portsmouth.
Mrs. Louise Ribble, GAINESVILLE.
f. P. Dulaney, Columbus.
Mrs. Henry Wagner, GAINESVILLE.
Caleb w. Mosier, Mountville.
Warren Olney, Todds.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-08
spences To Locate In California


Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Spence have
sold their property here at the head
iof Fifth street. to Mr.. Ned Conner
and wife who will occupy it as their
home. Mrs. Spence is planning to
leave for Anaheim, Calf, where
she will join her husband who has
been there some weeks. and where
they will make their home. She
expects to leave soon after the sale
Of their household goods, notice
of which appears in the classified
list in this paper. The sale takes
place July II
The best wishes of the many
friends of Mr. and Mrs. Spence, in
this locality, Will accompany them
to their new home. Mr.. Spence for
merly served efficiently as clerk of
courts of Morgan county. Mrs.
Spence has served as organist of the
local Methodist Episcopal church
for some years, and has been other
wise prominently identified with
the activities of that organization.
Both will be missed.
Mrs. Spence's sister Miss Mabel
Barnes, who is here, will go with
her TO California. She was re-hirea
in the Cleveland schools, but has
resigned her position there, and
will attend the University of Califor-
MIA the coming year.