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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-14
Ciifton-Siilary Wedding

Miss Norma B. Sillery, daughter
of Mrs. Clara White of McConnels-
iville, was married Saturday evening
to Mr.. Bryce c. Clifton who is a son
! of Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Clifton of
La gleport. The ceremony took place
at $50, at the Malta NJ E. parson-
age. Rev. G. D. Clifford officiating,
and performing the ring ceremony
The couple were accompanied by the
brides mother The bride was
gowned in orchid silk crepe, with
gray kid slippers and other accessor-
les to match. She is a graduate of
the NJ. & NJ. high school, of the class
of 1925. Mr.. Clifton is a member of
the firm E. Fl. Clifton & Sons. con-
tractors, and is enga ged as truck
driver for the company.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifton have gone to
housekeeping in the Mrs. Clara
White property on kennebec hill,
which has been newly furnished for
their occupancy.
The Democrat joins the many
friends of the young couple, in ex-
tending congratulations and best
wishes
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-14
Presbyterian Church
Mr.. VIM. Bankes Passes

Mr.. VIM. Bankes, aged 81, men
tion of whose illness has been made.
passed away Wednesday morning at
a:20, at the home of his daughter
Mrs. Nora Maxwell of Deerfield
township, where he had resided for
the past three years. Death was due
to cancer of the bowels, and he had
been i'll for-some time He was the
son of the late Peter and Lucinda
Appleman Bankes. and was born in
Deerfield township. where his life
was spent. His wife who was Emma
Stoneburner. died Il years ago. They
were the parents of seven children:
Albert of near Porterville;1 Elder
Harley Bankes of Moundsyille, W.
Va: Mrs. Norma Maxwell of Deer
field; Mrs: Hattie Carr of Columbus,
and Walter of Akron. Two children
are deceased--Mrs. Ella Carr, and
Mary who died in infancy. He also
leaves the following brothers: Cy-
rus, George, John and Nathan
Bankes. all of Deerfeld township.
and one sister Mrs. Sayilla Wallace.
who is spending the winter in Phila-
delphia. The deceased was a highly
citizen, and had many
friends For SIS years he had been a
member of the Triadelphia Church
of Christ. and for A years was an
elder in that church
Funeral services will beld Friday
at p m, at Zion church near Por-
terville. Services will be conduct
ed by Elder c. H. NORM of Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-14

/ charge of the public land office, and
the need today Is for such a man.
The man was Judge jeremiah Hay
ward, man of exceptionally bril-
liant attainments. His body Is buried
in the McConnelsville cemetery.
Following the address, there was
some discussion Of the subject, and
Mr.. Eberlein answered number of
questions put TO him. He is thor
oughly familiar with irrigation, hav-
ing land holdings at Klamath
Falls, Ore, which are under irriga-
tion. He stated that il is necessary
to irrigate in that section, in order
to grow alfalfa and other crops.
When asked about the Oregon apple
orchards, he said that they are To-
Gated largely on the Hood river, and
added that while the fruit is beauti-
full, try as they may, apples cannot
be raised there of the flavor of the
apples of Morgan county. Before
the society adjourned, Mr.. Eberlein
was given hearty vote Of thanks.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-14
Mrs. Rehecca Fowler Dies

Mrs. Rebecca Fowler of Bristo
township died Sunday morning at II
O'Clock at her home, near Emery
church, following long illness. She
was the widow of John Fowler. She
would have been so years of age or
Wednesday of this week, Jan. 13
She leaves four daughters-Mrs. Ell
mer Harris, near McConnelsville
Mrs. Jos. Mcdowell and Mrs. George
Chambers of Bristol township, and
Mrs. 0. G. LIE Page of Kinsman, Ill. ;
also one son William Fowler of the
home. She also leaves four grand
children and four great grandchil-
dren. VIM. Conn of Beverly is her
brother.
Funeral services were held Tues
day morning at the Emery church,
with Rev. J. L. Nuzum officiating
Burial was made in the church cem-
etery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-14
Dies In East Windsor

Mr.. Albert J. Davis, aged So. 2
well known and highly regarded cit
izen of East Windsor. who lived
alone, near the Fairview church,
was found dead Monday morning
when Mr. L. NJ Ryan, neighbor
Icalled at his home, about eight
O'Clock. He had apparently been
dead about an hour when found.
Death was supposedly due to neu-
Iralgia of the heart, he having been
quite Ill Sunday, and physician
having been called to see him on
that day. He had gotten up from
his bed and was apparently in the
act OF starting a fire in stove, since
the stove door was open. He had
fallen on the poker, and was on his
knees, bending over chair. He
vas in his night clothes when found.
Mr.. Davis was a lifelong resident
of the community in which he died.
His parents were the late Frank H.
and Mary A. Smith Davis. He was
twice married. His first wife was
Ollie Hall. They had two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Edna Severns. now de-
ceased, and Mrs Blanche Miller Of
Xenia. His second marriage was to
Mary Hadley. One daughter was
horn to this union. Emma, wife of
John Calendine CT near the Oak
Grove school house He also leaves
two sisters, Mrs. Adaline Duvall,
wife of George w. Duyall of this
place, and Mrs. Ella sMcCracken, wife
of Thomas McCracken of the west
side. Two sisters are deceased, and
a brother Thomas died in infancy
Mr.. Davis had spent the holidays
with his daughter at Xenia, and on
his way home last week, visited
here over night with his sister. He
was a member of the Masonic lodge
at Stockport, and also of the East
Windsor grange.
Funeral services were held Wed
neRday at one p. m, at Fairvlew
conducted by Rev. Gale.
Interment was made in Fairview
cemetery. =
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-14
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
CHOSEN FOR COUNTY'S BANKS

since the beginning of the year
1876 the various banking institu-
tions of the county have elected di-
rectors, and chosen officials as fol-
lows:
Citizens National and Savings Bank
Directors: T. ]. Bailey, j. r. AL
derman, Hugh Donahue, Fred Dow
er B. F Reed, C. F. Siler, Geo. w.
Lowell, c. L. Stanbery, J. F. Dougan,
r. F Miller. G. T. Hoffman,.
Officers: President, t. J. Bailey:
vice presidents, B. F. Reed, Hugh
Donahue; cashier, Justus Alderman:
assistant cashier, j. E. Cowan; book
Keeper. Miss Edna Barlow. For the
Citizens Savings bank, T. j. Bailey
vas elected president: Hugh Dona-
fue, vice president, and c. w. Ken
redy, secretary
First National Bank
Directors: T. j. Stanton, H. M.
Finley, j. @. Lyme, S. A. Finley.
Raymond Durbin, E. A. Taylor, r.
X. Brown, Draper Vanfossen.
Officers: President, j. T. Stanton:
vice presidents, H. M. Finley, J. @.
Lyme; cashier S. A. Finley; assist
ant cashier, Earle Eyeland; book
Keeper, Mrs. Ruth Nash.
Malta National Bank
Directors: r. X. Brown, S. N.
Manly, Lee Humphrey, A. A. Coul-
son, w C. Manly, H. NJ. Finley, C.
D. Smith
Officers: President, r K Brown;
vice president. s. n. Manly; cashier,
c. B. Smith; assistant cashier, F. =.
Ham; bookkeeper, Miss Teresa
Torbert.
Stockport National Bank
Directors: w. E. Wootton, Arius
Lawrence, J. d. Erwin, A. B. Van
fossen, S. e. Zumbro, Fl H. Cho-
suill, NJ. G.. Walker.
Officers: President, Arius Law
renee; vice presidents, S. B. Zum-
bro, j. D. Erwin; cashier, H. H.
Choguill; assistant cashier, C. F.
Kappes; bookkeeper Mabel Allard.
ChesterhiII Bank
Directors: c. P. Yocom, Em'r
Bowman, Carl Patterson, Frank Ray,
j. t. Bowman, W. A. Huffman, C. /.
Schofield. The board was increased
from FIVE to seven, the last two nam
ed being new members.
Officers: President, C. P. Yocom:
vice president, Em'r Bowman; cash
ier, Carl Patterson; assistant CASH
Ter, C. l. Sehofield.
Malta Savings Bank
The directors of the Malta Savings
j Loan Co., are: A. A. Coulson, C.
B. Smith, F. G. He'll, A c. Taylor, s.
A. Luton and Dr. Lee Humphrey.
Officers: A. A Coulson, president;
F. A. He'll, V. P; Miss S. A Luton,
Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-14
Distribution Of Auto Tag Money

The auto tag money, which now
goes through the auditors office, for
the period from Dec. l to Jan. 6,
amounted to $S,745.S0. Of this sum
one,:half goes to the state, and $2,-
702.4O to the county permanent road
fund; and the balance is divided
among the villages of the county, as
follows: Malta, S34S.20; Stockport.
s233.5O; Deayertown, $3.50; Nc
Connelsville. $SO2.5O: Chesterhill,
S220.10.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-14
VIM. Farrell Dies This Morning

Mr.. William Farrell died this
morning about o'clock, here at the
home OF his son Mr. s. E. Farrell
from infirmities Of age. Had he liv-
ed until March II he would have
been 80 years of age He was the
son of the late Samuel and Rebecea
Fox Farrell and was born in Mus
kingum county, near Rural Dale.
Much of his life was spent in that
vicinity where he had a general
store. He was also in the mercan-
tile business at Young Hickory, and
for seven years had a grocery store
in GAINESVILLE. He quit the grocery
business in 1898, and went to a
farm near Charlottesville, where he
carried On farming up until FIVE
years ago when he came here to
make his home with his son. His
wife who was Lucretia Jane Dickson
died 81 years ago. They were the
parents of the followinS children:
S. E. Farrell of this place; Charles
of Memphis, Tenn; Mrs r. E. Gay
of Columbus, and Reece Everett,
the latter now deceased Mr. Far
rell's death removes the last of q
family of seven children The de-
ceased was a highly regarded, kind
ly man, and because of his business
connections, had wide acquaint-
ance
Funeral services will be held here
Sunday at the Farrell home, follow
ing which the body will be taken to
Duncan Falls for bW;al.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-14
Death OF Mrs. Lucetta Hammond

] The funeral of Mrs. Lucetta Ham
mond, formerly of McConnelsville
whose death occurred Friday near
lternoon at 1870 at the McKendree
church, Rev. p. S. Neldon of the Nc
/ iConnelsville M. r.. church officiat-
ling. Music was furnished by a
quartet from McKendree. Inter-
ment was made in the McKendree
cemetery. Mrs. Hammond had been
in failing health for some time. The
immediate cause of her death how
ever, was pneumonia, and she had
been i'll six weeks.
Mrs. Hammond's maiden name
was Murray. She was daughter of
James and Harriet Merwin Murray.
Of the family of FIVE, but one sur
vives-James Murray of McCon-
nelsville, Mrs Hammond's brother
She was born March 10, 1843, MAX
ing her in her SD year at the time
Of her death. Her marriage to Will
March 6, 1864. Mr. Hammond's
death occurred several years ago.
Before residing for time in Nc
Connelsville, their home was in
Meigsville township, They were the
parents of three children, two of
whom surviye-darry M. Hammond
of Marengo, o., and Oscar C. of
Mansfield, o. The daughter, Hattie
Florence, now deceased, was the
wife of Howard Tavenner of this
place.
Salem M. P. church at an early age.
She later transferred her member
ship to McKendree, then to McCon-
nelsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-14
Elevator Co. Elect Directors

Tuesday the Morgan County
Farmers Elevator Company re-eIect-
ed the same board of directors for
the ensuing year, as follows: VIM.
Shilling, c. o. White, Hiram Hart,
C. V. Cheadle. G. C. Chase, Chas.
Abel, W. P. Chappelear, L. D. Will
son, Chas Finley. The officers chosen
are: VIM. Shilling, president; W. P
Chappelear, v. P; J. A Hambleton,
secretary and general manager; Har-
ry NJ. Finley, treasurer. The year
past was a very good one, and six
percent dividend was paid.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-14
WITH THE COTNCm.

The village council met Friday
night, it being the first meeting OF
the year. w. J. McKibben, mayor.
began his second term, and Mrs.
lStefla Durbin. who was elected last
fall. began her duties as clerk.
Members OF council are: J. B.
Clark. C. s.. Dye. v. A. yanhorn, e.
D. Shafer, T. W. Garrett andeJ. E.
Cowan. The latter had been appoint
ed to fill the vacancy resulting, from
the fact that Earle Eveland, who
was elected. failed to qualify. Ar.
Shafer was appointed president of
council and Mr.. Cowan to act as
clerk pro tenn. Retiring clerk J. T.
Sheridan gave financial report of
the preceding year.
The resident state engineer F.. G..
Barkhurst met with council and ask
ed for an appropriation for side
walks on both sides of the street
from Sandy bank to Chas. Pennell
residence, to connect with the new
concrete bridge to be built The
same was granted.
Mr.. Jason Drury. as marshal, be-
gan his fourth term with the first of
the year.
Mayor McKibben appointed the
following committees for the ensu-
ing year:
Finance, Law and Ordinance,
Cowan, Shafer. Vanhorn.
Building and Public Grounds,
Clark, Vanhorn. Cowan.
Pumps, Wharfs and Public Ser
vice, Garrett, Dye, Clark.
Police and Sewer. Dye, Garrett,
Cowan
Streets, Alleys and Side Walks,
Dye. Garrett.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-14
w. =. Young OF Akron Dies

A news item of Jan. II from Ak
ron, O., was as follows:
WIN. e. Young, former mayor,
prominent attorney and Democratic
leader, died suddenly this morning g
of heart disease. He. was SO and
had practiced Law. here for 80 years
He leaves a widow, one daughter,
Miss Catherine, and a sister, Mrs.
Charlotte Fry, of Cleveland. Young
was mayor during the riots of 1900.
That night he was at home with his
sick wife. The daughter was born
before daybreak, but Young was so
severely criticised for his absence
at the time of the confusion on the
streets, that he retired from politics
at the end of his second term"
Mr.. Young will be remembered
here as the husband of Miss Mary
Fouts, daughter of w o. Fouts,
former postmaster. When he was
located in MeConnelsville, he was
principal of the high school.
In addition to those mentioned
above as surviving, he leaves two
brothers, Harvey Young of Colum
bus and Joseph of Cleveland. and a
sister Mrs. Marion Sweitser of Ash
land. The deceased was born at Mt.
Hope, 0. He was a graduate of the
University of Michigan. Among his
business activities in Akron was a
partnership with j. l.. Patterson in
the ownership and operation of the
Akron Times.
1t is stated that after his retire
ment from public life, Mr.. Young
made a tour of the world, and on his
return to Akron, planned to confine
his activities to writing However,
several years later at the insistence
of his former clients he re-entered
the law practice, associating himself
with T. Sieberling, of Akron. He had
since been active as member of
that firm.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-14
Senior Class Banquet

Last Friday evening the members
of M. & M. senior class held class
dinner at the Kennebec hotel. The
dining room and tables were tastily
decorated with the class colors,
green and white. An elegant chick
en- dinner was served, and the oc-
casion proved to be very enjoyable
one. The affair was planned and
carried out to take the place of a
class party.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-14
Death OF siilared Fay Coler

The following account of a death
taken from a Fremont, Neb., paper
of Jan. S, and sent by Mrs. Fremont
Master, was furnished the Demo
crat office by Mrs. Sana Vincent of
Swifts:
Mildred Fay Coler, Is months-old
died at the home of Mrs. Coler's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Malster, in
Fremont this morning. The child
was born in Malta, o., Sept. II,
1924. Funeral services will be held
from the. Bader chapel Thursday
morning at 10 O'Clock, Rev. e. M.
Johnson officiating. Interment will
be made in Ridge cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-14
Deaths Toll
Jan. z to IA

Mildred F. Coler. Fremont. Neb.
Mrs. Lucetta Hammond, Centerburg
j. P. Rex, Renrock
Edward Huntington, McConnelsville
Albert J. Davis, East Windsor.
Oval Hambel, GAINESVILLE.
Albert Hane, Illinois.
Mrs. Margaret Murphey, GAINESVILLE
VIM. e. Young, Akron.
w. e. Standiford, Rural Dale.
Mrs. Rebecca Fowler, Bristol TIP.
Chas. C. Thompson, Canton.
VIM. Bankes, Deerfield Tp.I
VIM. Farrell, McConnelsvilles
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-14
Art Exhibit Here

The Community Civic club have
received word that they can have
their art exhibit the last week in
January 1t will be given at the
Carl Miller home, and will no doubt
be quite an Interesting display.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-14
Fred Dover Improving

Mr.. Fred Dover who was critically
ill the latter part of last week with
quinsy, is improving, but not yet
able to be out. His wife who has
been ill with a heavy cold, is better.
A doctor from GAINESVILLE was
here Saturday, in consultation with
the local doctor, and Mr.. Dover's
throat was lanced several times.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-14
Browns Leave For Florida

Mr.. and Mrs. r. K. Brown and
their daughter Miss Catherine
Brown expect to leave today for St.
Petersburg, Fla, where they plan
to spend the balance of the winter.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-14
Brought To GAINESVILLE For Burial

The death of Charles c. Thomp-
son, formerly of GAINESVILLE, occurred
Sunday at his home in Canton. He
was son of Mr.. and Mrs. C. P.
Thompson of GAINESVILLE. His moth
er was formerly Fannie Cochran of
McConnelsyille. Besides his parents,
he is survived by his wife, also two
sisters, Miss Beulah Thompson Of
GAINESVILLE and Mrs. J. c.. Rodgers
who resides in California, and two
brothers, Hugh and Kenneth Thomp-
son of GAINESVILLE.
The body was brought to Zanes-
vile for burial, the funeral being
held Wednesday afternoon, with in
terment at Greenwood cemetery. Mr..
and Mrs. f. w. Cochran, Mr.. F. M.
Beckett and Miss Isabel Bozman of
this place were among those who at
tended the funeral.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-14
Woodgrove Store Closed

Sheriff Newton levied execution on
for the Muskingum county court, to-
satisfy claim for Black & Grant OF
l$313.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-14
T. NJ. Glidden Again Operated Upon

Mr.. T. M. Glidden of Malta un-
derwent an operation Friday at the
Bethesda hospital, GAINESVILLE, for
gall bladder trouble. His sons Har-
old and Frank Glidden of Cleveland
were with him when the operation
was performed. This makes the
third operation he has had for prac-
tically the same trouble. He is get
ting along well.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-14
Death OF Mrs. Margaret Murphey

Mrs. Margaret Murphey, aged
p, who formerly resided on the
river road above McConnelsville,
died last Thursday at the home of
her son Fred Murphey in GAINESVILLE
She was the widow of Eli Murphey
Her name before marriage was Moh-
Ter. The following named children
survive: James e. Murphey and
Fred Murphey of GAINESVILLE; Mrs.
Catherine Miller who resides at
Boise, Ida; Thomas Murphey and
Mrs. Leila Wallace of McConnels-
vile; Charles Murphey of East Full
tonham, and Mrs. Lucy Savage who
Is at present in Sarasota, Fla. She
also leaves. several grandchildren,
and great grandchildren. Mrs. Ruth
Fox of McConnelsville is her sister.
The body was brought to McCon-
relsville and was taken to the Main
Street Church of Christ, funeral SER
vices being held there Sunday after
noon, conducted by Rev. r. e. Stew
ems. A quartet composed of Mr. L.
T. Conner, Mrs. Geo. Underwood,
Mrs. Walter Finley and Rev-S Stew
ems, sang Beautiful Isle of Some
where, Asleep in Jesus and Abide
with Me. Sons and grandsons OF
the deceased served as pail bearers.
Interment was made in the McCon-
nelsville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-14
At The Churches
Malta Methodist Episcopal Church

4
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m
Preaching at 1920. Epwortl
League at o'clock D. m. Preachins
at O'Clock. Mid week service Wed
resday at Z p. m A cordial invita-
ton is extended.-G. D. Clifford
pastor. Il
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Theodore Roosevelt said: "In this
actual world, churchIess com
munity, community where men
have abandoned and scoffed at OF
ignored their religious needs, is a
community on the rapid down
grade" Church school at 9:15 a.
m Morning worship at 1920. Ep-
worth League at GAS o. m. Even
ing worship at 7:3O. Mid week ser
vice Wednesday evening at 7:30.-
Perry s. Neldon, pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church
Sunday school at 9:I5 a.. m.
Preaching at 1920. Christian En-
deayor at 6 p. m. Preaching at D.
m. Please note the change of time
for the night service. Prayer meet
ing Wednesday night at 7:3O.-L.
3. Douglas, pastor.
Main ST. Church of Christ
Bible school at $50 a. m. Chris
tian Endeavor meeting at $50 p. m.
Leader, Floyd Cramblitt. Morning
worship at 1890. Evening service
ct 1880. Subject for morning,
Preaching the Word Evening
topic, Conditions OF Answered
Prayer" Prayer service Wednes-
day evening at 7:30-R. E. Stevens,
pastor.
Malta Church of Christ
Bible study at $50 a. m. Morn
ing worship at 1920. Leader,
Wayne Bankes. Lesson, 1st Cor
inthians, I'd chapter. Subject,
Pleasing God" Evening service at
I O'Clock. Leader, Ernest Price.
You are cordially invited to these
services.
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m. The
second sermon in series on the
fundamentals will be given at 1890.
Subject, "The Meaning of Christ's
Death" Christian Endeayor society
meeting at 6:45 p. m. The pastor
will answer popular questions at
7:30. What is yours? Kings meet
ing next Wednesday at 1880 D. m.
You are more than welcome at all
these seryices.-Alvin n. Grove,
rastor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-01-14
]. p. Rex Dies

@The:death of Jonathan Pierce Rex.
who had been in failing health for
several years, occurred suddenly
Saturday at his home at Renrock, as
a result of heart trouble. He was
in his s73d year. He was better
known as Jock" Rex. He was born
land reared in Bristol township, this
county on what is now the George
Porter farm. His parents, now de-
ceased, were Jacob and Jane Bell
Rex. His wife who survives him,
was Ora v. Reed Children surviv-
ing him are John P. Rex, Mrs. Nellie
McIntire, Harry b.. Howard, Paul w.
and Carl Rex. A daughter Ora is
deceased. Mr.. Rex leaves brother
and sisters as follows: Robert Rex
of Lamar, Mo-; Mrs. Minnie Kaylor
of Blaine, Wash, and Mrs. Margaret
Bozman, McConnelsville The moth
er of Mr., Rex was a sister of George,
John and Clark Bell of Manchester
township, this county.
Funeral services were held Mon
Gay at the Renrock NJ P church,
conducted by Rev Martin, and inter-
ment was made at Ark Spring Gem
at
Evening star., 1926-11-21
Greatest HqyIEper Saw

goal. But shortly after Tennessee tied
the score by some spectacular forward
passing and running. In the third
Quarter neither team was able to
score.
In the fourth quarter~we began to
gain on our opponents and they made
some substitutions, but by fine for
ward passing we scored two touch
downs and then Speaks got through
on an off-tackle play, cut hack, lodged
the secondary defense and scored
again. In a measure this possibly
served to demOralize the Tennessee
team bit, but its spirit was not dead.
by any means.
Following the Spears touchdown.
Tennessee kicked off to us, the kicker
sending the ball down the field to our
5-yard line. There Cyl Reese caught
the ball and started back up field.
Tennessee charged at him While our
boys formed something of an interfer-
ence for him. 1t seemed that some
one would get him every second. But
he lodged, squirmed, changed pace
and managed to get away and went
on for a touchdown, outrunning two
opponents the last 40 yards. 1t was a
95-yard run and the most spectacu-
lar play. l ever saw.
In 10 minutes of that last quarter
we scored 2S points, though we had
fought hard to hold tie up to then.
Next. The Kick That Failed