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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
Reiners:yiIIe,.. :.

The Masonic lodge here held an
oyster supper on last Saturday even
ing that was we'll attended.
! We learn that Mrs. Lesta Leonard
and William Leonard were united in
marriage on the 10th Of December.
Mrs. Alice Ashton has been ill
with heavy cold for several days
past, but is reported some better at
the present time.
Mrs Retta GaIlatin, who was 81
years of age on the 18th of jan
uary, was the recipient of a number
of cards from her many friends.
A public sale OF the personal prop
erty of the late Alexander Conn, was
held at the farm last Saturday. The
farm was offered at the same time,
but we understand it failed to sell.
There are more than a dozen
radio sets owned in the vicinity at
present time, and the diversions in
these homes seem to be listening to
radio programs.
Date of Grange Meetings Changed
By recent vote of Manchester
grange, the meetings of the grange
are to be held on the second and
fourth Saturday of each month.
which will make three weeks be-
tween the meetings this time. The
next meeting will occur on Saturday
afternoon, Feb. IS.
Wants School Boards Retained
There seems to be a movement in
some quarters to have the next leg
lslature pass measure doing away
with the local school boards. The
trend Of legislation in recent years
has been to take the control away
from the local tax payer and place
the controlling power either in the
county seat or at the state capitol.
If the expense were met from these
points it might be different matter,
but the farther the control is remov-
ed from the local tax payer the more
will be the expense for the benefits
secured. In the next state election
the electors should spot all candi-
dates who do not stand for home
rule.
Clay Hawkins who was called here
on account of the death of his faith
er, F. G.. Hawkins, and who remain
ed until his fathers business was
settled, returned to his home In
Cleveland the first of the week.
Thermometers here Saturday
morning registered from zero to Is
below, the coldest Of the season.
w. L. Cannon says if the party
who lost a glove in his corncrib will
call and identify it he may have the
glove.
Fred Albright has been negotiat-
ing for the purchase Of the Charles
w. Phillis property in Reinersvilie.
The deal will probably be closed this
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
DIR. Bryan To Remain At o. U.

DR.. Elmer Burritt Bryan. presi-
dent of Ohio university, who resign
ed last spring with the intention OF
turning his time to writing, recon
sidered his action and has accepted
his re election for five more years.
DR.. Bryan has remained in active Of
flee since his resignation, waiting
for the selection of his successor.
During the four and one-half years
of DIR. Bryan's administration, Ohio
has expanded and grown. The stu
dent body has been increased from
1,40O to 1000, and because Of rails
ed scholastic standards the uni
versity was admitted to the Associa-
ton of American Colleges and Uni
versities. More than a million dol
lars worth of new buildings have
been obtained. Three have been
built, one was purchased and anoth-
er, the Memorial auditorium, will be
started this spring. Land has been
purchased for other buildings.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
At The Churches
Malta VI. r.. Church

Sunday school at 9:15 a. m. Morn
ing service at 1890. Sermon sub
ject, The Open Vision" Epworth
League at $50 p. M Evening ser
yice at z O'Clock. Subject, "Be-
yond Death" Wednesday evening
az o'clock, subject, "The Power of
the Holy Spirit" Special music by
the choir. A cordial invitation is
extended &c. D. Clifford, pastor.
Main st. Church of Christ
Bible school at $50 a. m. Chris
tian Endeavor at $50 p. m Harold
Milligan leader Morning worship
at i0:30. Evening service at 7:3O.
Subject for morning, Gods Co
Workers" Evening topic, Jesus
q Man OF Prayer" Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening at 7:30.-R. E.
Stevens, pastor.
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at s:15 a. m. Glass
es for all ages. Come. Church
service at 1920. Subject, "The
Bible as our Supreme Guide" Chris
tian Endeayor meeting at 6:45 D.
m. Church service at 7:30. Popu-
lar questions will be answered by
the pastor: How explain the Sixth
Commandment if War and Capital
Punishment are right" Shall I
wait until strong and bad habits are
conquered before becoming a Chris
tian?'' Kings meeting next Wed
Inesday at 1880 p. m. You are more
than welcome to all our services
Alvin N. Grove, pastor
Antioch Church Of Christ
Elder c. H. NORM of Malta will
preach Saturday evening, Sunday
morning and Sunday evening at An
tioch.
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Church school at els a. m.
Morning worship at 1920 Subject.
Breaking the Heart of Christ
Epworth League at 6:45 p. m. Ev
eniug worship at 7:30. Mid-week
service Wednesday evening at 1880.
Perry s. Neidon, pastor.
Malta Church OF Christ
BlDie Scnoot at $40 a. m. Glasses
for all. Morning worship at 1890
Leader, L, J. Coffman. Lesson, ST
Luke, 18th Chapter. Subject, DUTY
and Desire" Evening service at z
O'Clock. You are cordially invited
TO these services.
Methodist Protestant Church
Sunday school at 9:f5 a. "a.
Preaching at 1890. Christian En-
deavor meeting at D. N. Preach
ing at Z. Cottage prayer meetings
as follows this week: Thursday
night-7:30. Section No. 2, at c.. E.
.yanoster's; 2, at Mrs. Rex's; 3, at
F. B. Kraps'; at Mrs. Raiphrs; s.
at Walter Deedrick 81. B. Dougs1
las, pastor. 4
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
Bald Knob

Francis Stewart left Saturday for
few days visit with relatives at
Zanesville.
Mrs. Emmett Duvall of Unionville
! who spent the past week with her
daughter Mrs. H. o. McFerren and
family, returned home Sunday.
Roy Reed and family of near
Reinersville, spent Sunday with his
parents o. C. Reed and family.
Miss Jessie Marshall Of Early's
ridge, spent Thursday night with
Miss De Elite Stewart.
Attend Funeral OF Brother
Mr.. and Mrs. Will West were
called to Parkersburg Thursday to
attend the funeral of the latter's
brother, VIM. Wine of that place.
Claude and Lynna Murray spent
Saturday evening at Minor Moore's
and attended church at Smiths
Chapel.
Mrs. Sam McFerren who has
been On the sick list suffering with
stomach trouble, is some better.
Miss De Elite Stewart spent Mon
day with her grandparents Mr.. and
Mrs. Phillip Bucey Of Beverly.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ferguson
spent Sunday evening at Will Brill's.
C. e. Drake and family spent
Sunday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
Emmett Bell.
Wood Ashton and family spent
Sunday with Vannie Aliens of the
Centerville vicinity.
Mrs. Emmett Duvall and Mrs. Fl.
0. McFerren spent Saturday with
Mrs. w. +. Burdine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Watson of
the Hackney vicinity, spent Tuesday
with Thos. Campbell and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
Death of Edna A. Nixon

The Marietta Register of Jan. 81
had the following:
Miss Edna Augusta Nixon died at
her home on Newport pike at 2
O'Clock Wednesday morning, follow
ing an Illness of several days with
complications. She had been an in
valid for the past 10 years. Miss
Nixon was born in McConneisville.
The family came to Marietta when
she was two years of age, and she
spent the remainder OF her life here
She was a teacher in the Washing
ton county children's home for 18
years. and for three years was mat
ron of that institution. Surviving
the death are two sisters, Harriet
and Josephine, at home, and one
brother, Earl of Chicago
Funeral services were held at the
residence Saturday at 2 D. M, and
interment was made in Oak Grove
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
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Wants LIS broadcast

Mr.. J. w. Dunaway of Overton,
Neb., in renewing his subscription to
the Democrat, had the following to
say: eff McConnelsville and Malta
people would erect 1000 watt or
more radio broadcasting station,
namely, the Brown-Manly factory or
the Chautaugua association, or 9TH
er good Samaritans, hosts of people
in this U. s. A. would rise up and
call the builders blessed for the
privilege Of hearing direct from the
home town and people. Every Sun
day we could hear church service
either morning or evening, Chautau-
qua. Historical society programs
and no town in the state can furnish
more or finer musical programs"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
Morgan Society to Meet

Or: @ Pa!s IBarker I. gf, Granyille, Ayf :,
the mid-winter meeting Of the Nor:
gan County Society OF Columbus,
Tuesday evening, at East Town
street. His subject will be "The
Industrial Possibilities of Our New
Morgan County" Dwight D. Guerin
of Columbus will render a group of
songs, and an orchestra led by Ed
gar Northrup of McConnelsville will
contribute to the entertainment
Columbus Dispatch, Jan. "a.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
Community Art Exhibit

The Community Civic club regrets
that an unavoidable delay occurred
in the arrival of the pictures for the
art exhibit. Because Of the fact that
showing was held by the library of
Ludington, Mich, shipment was
not made to McConnelsville until
last Saturday. The exhibit however
arrived Wednesday, and the first
showing was made Wednesday even
ing. The exhibit will be open the re-
mainder of the week as previously
advertised. Leave your plans open
and evening free, SO that you may
have time to visit the exhibit often.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
PennSviIle

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Braden are
visiting their parents at Marietta
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. E. Carr and two
children Of McConnelsville were
Sunday guests of her parents J. F.
DOugan AMI family.
Mrs. Blanche Dougan of Deaver-
town spent the week end with home
folks here.
Mrs. Minnie Devices and daughter
Mabel were over Sunday visitors
with her husband at Marietta hos
pital. He was reported as not being
SO well Saturday, but better at this
writing. Owing to his condition
Mrs. Devices remained with him, but
the daughter returned here Monday.
Miss Bertha Farnsworth was
taken to the Marietta hospital Mon
day by Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Kennard
and had her tonsils removed. She
was able to return home with them
the same evening.
Little Jean Stone is on the sick
list.
Miss Helen Faye Dougan whose
Illness has been mentioned before,
is very much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Barkhurst re-
turned to their home here last We'd
nesday, after visiting several weeks
with their daughter Mrs. Mae Linn
bach and family of Canton, and sol
Harold Barkhurst and family and
other daughter Lenna of GAINESVILLE.
There will be another number of
the lyceum course at the auditorium
Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. J. Kennard and
son Fred entertained with a chicken
dinner Sunday, o. G. Apt, Harvey
Martin and Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
Kennard. Mr.. Dixon was caller
in the afternoon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
Benhan Indicted

VIM. G. Benham, former president
of the defunct r. l.. Dollings Co.,
and under sentence of seven years in
Atlanta federal prison, for using the
mails to dsfraud in connection with
stock sales OF the company. was In
dfcted Tuesday by the Erznkfih
county grand jury for embezzlement.
He is charged with appropriating
$11B, ,D0o of the company's funds to
his own use. The Indictment alleges
that Benham white president Of the
company went to the cashier or the
company and drew a cheek for $1oo,-
GEO. payable to cash and charged II
tosthe organization fund OF the con-
cefn, which it is alleged he. after
wards turned. into q. g.. certificates
of indebtedness. ~ + {
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
shot In Hand

Miss Ethel Lindimore, aged IA,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Win"
Lndimore, CT the DeayeTtown tele-
phone exchange, is suffering with q
very sore hand, caused by gun
shot. Her IL year old brother while
trying to fix a revolver, accidentally
discharged it. The bullet hit the
center OF the dining room table, and
rebounding struck Miss Lindimore's
hand, fracturiDg knuckle. The
ball took backward course passing
into the palm of her hand. While
the bullet has been located it will
not be removed for the present. She
has been brought here to the home
of her aunt Mrs. Walter MORN in
order that she can be better cared
for.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
John Smith, AGED ST 4 Civil wa

+ John Smith. aged 81. Civil war
veteran, who died Jan. IA at his
home in Cumberland: O.. IVES q ma
tive of near Renrock, Noble county.
He leaves two brothers-Isaiah and
Hugh sSmitn of Illinois, and one siS-
ter, Mrs. SabRa e. rStoneburner OF
New Lexington. O. He, also. leGxes
three children-Mrs-, Anna L .0q-
'stott of Belle Piains, ,Ia.;a Clarence
T. Smith of Cumberland, O.. and
John ofcthe hame.s Mr.: Smith .was
married twice. His first. wife was
Sarah StroNd: and the second was
Lucy A. Balm who died about q rear
ago. ,...e:a L.f.ssa ,.-s.t.., -,-.s-.r.-4,, )
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
AIagnusen-West Announcement

Relatives and friends here have
received handsomely engraved invi-
tations to the marriage of Miss Alta
Florence West to Mr.. George Harry
Magnusen, which will take place
Feb. in the Methodist Episcopal
church parlors at Tacoma, Wash.
Miss West is the youngest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Grant West, former
residents of this place, and is a
granddaughter of Mrs. Charlotte
Hartzeli of this place. and also a
granddaughter of the late Jas. NJ.
West who was formerly Morgan
county recorder.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
RotariaiYs Az zAnesSissea =

Fourteen members of19 the local
Rotary club met at zanesvilie Tues
day night with the Rotary clubs tof
GAINESVILLE. Barnesyille and Cam
bridge The delegation representing
Marietta was Unable to- be present.
In alisi7f~ members were " In at
tendance. THE tbanqust' and meeting
was held at the Masonic temple
Among those on the program: who
spoke We're c.. B. Smith OF Malta, Mr.
A. C:''fayforf6 Of Malta has composed
several Rotary songs which are quite
popular in that Organisation.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
Charles Brill Dies Suddenly

t u
Ar. Charles Brill, aged about 40,
died Monday evening at the St.
Francis hospital, Columbus. His
home was in Cleveland and he was a
travelling salesman. He had gone to
Columbus on business trip when
stricken with heart trouble. He was
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Brill Of Reinersville, who survive.
His wife who was Eva Wilson,
daughter Of Link Wilson, survives,
also four children. He also leaves
two brothers, Earle and Austin, both
of Columbus.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday at Columbus. His parents
because of poor health were unable
to attend, but Mr.. Wilson was at the
funeral.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
Boy Scout Anniversary Week

The local boy scout troop is plan
ming to extensively celebrate the
18th anniversary of the founding of
the boy scout movement in the
United States. during the week of
Feb. to 13. There will be a spe-
cial church service ON Sunday even
ing, an interesting and appropriate
picture show Monday night, IN
charge of the scouts. Thursday is
Service Day or Good Turn Day
and will close with scout exhibi-
tion and a court of honor at the
high school, Thursday at 1880. It
is hoped that the community will
help the scouts in making this
weeks program a success, by their
attendance and observation of all
their activities.
Watch for full program in next
weeks paper.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
Deaths Toll

Jan. 21 to 3
Grant hinton, Hammond, Neb.
Edgar A. Travis, McConnelsville.
VIM. Wine, Parkersburg.
Mrs. Nancy Jackson, GAINESVILLE.
Charles Brill, Cleveland.
Mrs. Alice Aduddle, Cleveland.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
Sells Interest In Garage

Mr.. Draper vanfossen has sold
his interest In :. the garage to his
partner Mr.. r. w. Price, who takes
over the management next week, fol-
lowing the inxoice. Tho sale carries
with it the accessories only, Mr..
Vanfossen retaining the ownership
of the building.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
Death Of Mrs. Alice AduddIe

Mrs. Alice Aduddle, aged so, died
suddenly at Cleveland Tuesday
morning. Her maiden name was Al
ice Patterson and she was a daugh-
ter Of the late Joseph and Hannah
Patterson of near Reinersville. The
body will be brought to Reinersville
and will be buried Friday at 1
O'Clock. Her husband is dead. One
brother and one sister survive-J.
l.. Patterson and Mrs Miner, for
merly of McConneIsyiIle.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
Went Below Zero Again

Last Saturday morning it was 3
below here at the government sta
ton, which was as cold as we have
had this season, one other morning
registering the same. All week we
have been having real winter, with
the temperature only from 6 to 10
above,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
Miller Undertaking Co. Officers

NIIIIeF UHtEtftHkIHg %. OH1CerS
Directors elected recently for the
Miller Undertaking and Furniture
Co. were Irven Travis, T. j. Bailey
C. F. Siler, J. F.. Allen, J. w. Carter,
A. w. and c. C. Miller. The direc-
tors elected Irven Travis president;
T. J. Bailey, vice pres, and A. w.
Miller, sec'y-treas.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
Rife Range Eouipment Here

The Wagon Co. equipment for the
new rife range which is to be on
the Mrs. Jos. Warne place near
Meigs has arrived, and is at the ar
mory. However it will not be ia-
stalled before next spring. after the
weather warns up.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
Farneas' Institute

The farmers institute being held
Wednesday and Thursday here in
the opera house, made possible by
the, merchants. of this place, has
been but fairly we'll attended. The
program tor the most, part as pub.
lished last week is being carried out
The fereign speakers Mrs. s. H
Bins and Ar. A. A. Streng. are very
good. ~ "Wednesday, forenoon the
high school .was present. There Is .
session this morning beginning at
10 p,elock.: and the Institute ;. con-
rludes this. afternoon. .,-s..x .,....
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
Ralston Brothers Buy Drug Store

fsHIstoh BFOtheFS Buy Drug store
Messrs. Robert and John Ralston
closed a deal the first Of the week,
whereby they become owners of the
Red Cross drug store at Ashland,
O. They have taken possession, and
will in the course Of time move their
families to that place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
smoke Stack Blows Down

Wednesday night the wind. blew
down the smokestack at the Malta
Manufacturing plant. which put that
cuncern out OF running today. No
damage was done, other than that
to the smoke stack.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28

Clair, IA year old son of John
Ferguson who lives near the Cross
Roads church, Manchester township.
while about the feeding Tuesday,
fell from the hay NOW and struck
his head. He was rendered uncon-
scious, remaining so for a time.
While badly bruised no bones were
broken and he is recovering nicely.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
II. Dewitt Undergoes@ Operation

W. II. DEWITT Undergoas Operation
i 4 Mr.. VIM. H. Dewitt Of this place
went Wednesday to GAINESVILLE where
he hnderwAnts An operation :. at the
Bethesda hpspital for the removal Of
a. growth from the side OF his tenn
pie, which haa been bethering him
for some, time.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28

Mrs. Clarinda Guyton left Friday
for New Concord, to spend some time
with her aunt Mrs. Maria Stormont,
who is in quite poor health.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-28
Sanatorium Chooses Directors

The Rocky Glen sanatorium elect
ed directors at their annual meeting,
held Tuesday, as follows: DIR. Louis
Mark, H. A. Phillips, J. r. Alder
man, DR.. D. G. Ralston and Mrs H
A. Phillips. Officers elected are:
DR.. Mark, president; J. r. Alderman,
vice president; H. A. Phillips, sec
retary-treasurer.
Mrs. Agnes Mcveigh was here
Wednesday in attendance at the fu-
neral of Mrs. Nancy Jackson, which
was held from the Everett Miller
residence. Mrs. McVeigh held the
deceased in very high esteem, she
having been cook here at the Ken
nebec hotel for Mrs. McVeigh for %
years. Mrs. McVeigh returned to
GAINESVILLE Wednesday evening, and
her short stay prevented her from
seeing her host of warm friends in
this place. Wednesday was her 18th
birthday, and her many friends will
be pleased to learn that she is en-
joying very good health, with the
exception Of high blood pressure
which gives her trouble occasionally.
While she makes GAINESVILLE her
home, with her daughter Miss
Georgia French, much of her time is
spent away from that place with
relatives and friends. Her grand
son George Mcveigh is making his
home with her and his aunt. and is
attending school at GAINESVILLE this
winter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-10-27
ST. LOUIS FAILS
TO ANNEX COUNTY

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 27.-tPl- Despite
defeat Of the annexation proposition
in special election yesterday. the
greater st. Louis conference will
continue its campaign for merger OF
the city and st Louis county. \.
Wagner, president Of that body. said
today.
Under an enabling act which pro
vided for holding the election the
scheme of annexation cannot be
voted upon again for five years, but
officials of the greater st. LOUIS
conference asserted this provision
would net prevent the organization
from rlacing the proposition on the
initiative referendum in 1928 This
they plan to do.
The proposed merger suffered
overwhelming defeat at the hands OF
the county voters. although the prop
osition had a majority Of 2 70 IN
the city. The county voters rejected
the proposal by better than q two
% one vote.
The city vote was: For 54,5sS;
against S.0067.
In the county the figures were:
For 10.772- against. 21.0i9.
A majority in both city and coun-
ty was necessary for passage
Adoption of the merger would have
put St. Louis in more than the
,000, 900 population class.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-10-27
Witness is Missing
in Mcpherson Trial

mother. Mrs. Minnie Kennedy. and
Mrs. Wiseman was resumed in mu-
niripal court.
The Wiseman boy has been sub
poenaed as a defense witness. Ills
mother denied knowledge 0f his
whereabouts when she was called 70
the witness stand yesterday. She
admitted having sent her son away
to prevent MIN from being brought
into the present hearing. She last
heard from him two weeks ago. she
said he was 500 miles north Of here.
Defense Attorney NJ. A. Gilbert DE-
manded the boys presence I'm court
Yesterday, when he callsd upon At
torney :. :. Hahn, Mrs. Wiseman's
counsel, 70 produce him. Hahn's re-
fusal resulted i'm Mrs. Wiseman be-
ing questioned about her sons move
ments. A subpoena was issued for
young Miseman when Gilbert an
nUurced that his testimony would
prove material 20 the defense.
Verbal clashes between opposing
counsel. during which charges and
were hurried back and
forth. enlivcned yesterdays court
session and al times obscured the
trend of testimony.
TIE wrangling began when Hahn
charged that detectives hired by
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