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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-28
Miss Gail Laughlin, Speaking
Before Augusta College Club
u eplore s Discriminatory
Laws In Many States

Declaring that she Is opposed to any
law which would restrict the hours of
service for women doing paid labor
MISS Gail Laughlin of Portland. a
prominent lawyer Of this State, who
spoke wednesday afternoon before the
members or the Augusta College Club
at meeting at the home Of Mrs Rovay
BodweI on Winthrop street, pointed
out that these restrictions prevent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-28
WOOLWICH

Miss Flora Leonard was a recent
guest Of her cousin, DR.. Wilbur F.
Browne.
Mrs. Ernest Hathorn has been visit
ing relatives in Waterville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Clark Of Mechanic
Falls are visiting Mr.. Clark's sister,
Mrs. George Willis.
Mrs. John Sheldon of Sasanoa Bluffs
has been passing a few days with her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-28
Landing Airports
Planned in Maine

It is stated that Maine is to have
two regular landing air ports this
summer, for commercial air service,
one Of which is to be at Bangor and
the other at Portland. The National
Aeronautic Association is now trying
to form chapters in the different cit
les in Maine, the object Of whi h is to
familiarize the people with the re-
quirements NEEDED to get air mail SER
vice to this state. At present, Angus
ia Is the only city in Maine to have a
chapter. it having been formed last
winter and having a membership OF
go. The Chambers of Commerce in
Portland and Bangor are showing
marked interest in the Association
and expect to announce the formation
of chapters soon. Waterville, Bar
Harbor. Belfast and Rockland are to
have chapters also.
1t Is the object of the association
to have landing fields in the different
cities and towns. so that when COM
mercial flying starts and air mail SER
vice in Maine becomes reality, they
will have a place to land, and that
they will also have lines to bring
summer visitors here. The place of
landing in Augusta will he the mus
ter field. Plans for landing field in
Bangor are expected to materialize in
the spring. as they have already pur-
chased the land for that purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-28

Aubrey f. Blake has been very Ill
for the past several days at his home
II Chapel street. Though he showed
some improvement in condition
Wednesday he is still being cared
for by trained nurse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-28

Frederick G. Moore. assistant secre-
tary of the Berkshire Mutual Fire In
surance Co. Of Pittsfeld. Mass, was 4
visitor Wednesday in this city. While
here he called upon his cousin, Mrs.
w. p. Berry at a Bangor street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-28

Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Prince Of
Lewiston, were the guests. Tuesday,
of Mr.. Princes sister, Mrs. w. C.
Goodwin, of Pike street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-28

r,as F. Bilodeau returned on
Cnaisdav afternoon from a COM
I Weaae PLEASURE and business trip to
yew York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-28

Mrs. Alice Pierpont went to Madi-
son, Wednesday, where she installed
officers Of Nonparell lodge, n. E. o.
P.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-28

80 G. F. Smith of Milo. who has
I Ees; the city on business. has
been , n guest of A. l.. Sands and
been -. during his stay here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-28

The regular baby clinic will be
hid at the Red Cross rooms, 31S
Water street, this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-28

...rt s. Cusson has accepted a
A. I'sr as Chevrolet salesman for
posstreet Motor Company of
,,aIlowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-28

Many friends Wilt be interested to
learn of the birth on Tuesday at St.
Barnabas hospital, Portland, of a
daughter to Lieutenant Commander
and Mrs. Allison ]. Hayes. Com
mander Hayes is chaplain at the Ma
tional Home and since being assigned
to that branch has been active in
many interests in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-28
Charles Goodhus

Lodge. I. o. o. F., this evening and
will be followed by supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-28
LOCAL NOTICE

LOCAL NOTICE
; r,. Methodist Ladies' will serve a
Tne nan supper at G. A. r. hall
o cass,rday. Jan. 80, to Z, price 35c.
;on2SdSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-28
,IrCIJSTA LOCALS

suastika Club viii hold dance
The ,nsrs and friends this evening
for mem mem, cross hall. Music will be
at G 1sssa by Pierce's orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-28

should make strong bid for places
in the events entered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-28

RECONSIDERATION night and installa-
ton of officers will be held by Crystal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-28

Irwin Finley and Stanley Foster
of Palermo were in the city Tuesday.
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-29
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE ARMoRY

From time time recently have carried items telling
OF the and that being made
and OF its equipment etc However the improvement
fined the building and equipment but perhaps most important OF
all, Wagon Co membership When Capt Mcbride took
charge Of the January 1925 had enlistment of but
10 men, and looked like impossible undertaking to build to
and unless done the armoy would be closed
and the doors padlocked However while Capt Mcbride first
met dscouragemens he stuck until finally he things
to moving along the line that the better element here wanted them
to be conducted and then the of the
matter until has full strength membership of So which
really three than the ordinary limit Not only that but there
waiting list speak, of those This
the take only the better for the wedding of
the undesirables.
The has the loyal backing of the representative citizens
of this community evidenced IN that present the
contributing members number 60 OF all but
either professional business 1t largely because of this
contributing membership that the equipment improve
ments have been made possible
We that people here company the
continued and would dislike
closed and will that there will likelihood
SUCH 50 long managed and conducted along
is being
This written for the purpose boosting company
order to get members both the
membership to the limit but
management continuing make of the armory
place it should be-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-29
Applications For Bus Service

Several applicants have recently
filed with the public utilities COM
mission to operate motor lines to
Marietta.
G. e. Mast, owner of the Philo
Transportation Co., now operating
a motor bus line between Zanes-
vile and Duncan Falls, has made
application for a certificate to op-
crate a bus line between GAINESVILLE
and Marietta, and hearing has been
set for May 21.
IT. v. Secrest seeks authority to
operate bus line between McCon-
nelsville and Beverly, and hearing
on his application will be held May
21
A. H. Eppley, of Eagleport, has
applied for certificate to operate
a bus line on the east side of the
Muskingum river, from Gaysport to
Beverly and hearing will be held on
May 21.
Application has been made by the
Hammond Line, of New Lexington,
for certificate to extend its SER
vice from McConnelsville to Mar
ietta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-29
NORRIS HARDWARE
A safe place to deal always

Mr.. and Mrs. Ogg of Sharpsburg
daughter Mrs Linn Pierpoint. Lit
tie Mary Elizabeth Pierpoint return
ed home with them for visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Kennard of
McConnelsville were Sunday Wis
itors of his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Kennard.
Geo. e. Carr and family of Nc
Connelsville spent Sunday with
Mrs. Carr's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]
f. Dougan and family.
| The annual alumni banquet was
held Saturday evening with a large
attendance. The program consisted
of music by Chesterhill senior or
chestra; vocal solo. Mildred Dou-
gan; vocal duet, Dr. and Mrs. G. V.
Davis, and talks. A three course
supper was served: Fruit salad,
hot biscuits, chicken, gravy, mash
ed potatoes, pickles, peach and
cherry pie and ice creanh
Miss Ellen Jane Groves returned
to her home at New Concord Sun
day, after teaching the past year
in the high school here.
Miss Merle Harkins, teacher, and
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Chas.
Harkins, and Paul Wells, teacher,
and son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Wells of Westland, were united in
marriage at Plainfield Sunday, by
Rev. j. II Longsworth. We ex-
tend congratulations.
Those from a distance who were
in attendance at the alumni ban
,quet and spent Sunday with their
relatives here, were Grace Embree
and Mildred Kinder of Athens, Mr..
atnd Mrs. II. r. Barkhurst and
daughter of GAINESVILLE, Samuel Van
Fossen, Lucille White, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. ID. Abel, Mr.. and Mrs. John
McKitrick of Columbus, Mr., and
Mrs. Otto Sands of Phillippi. w.
Va, Mr.. and Mrs. Hart Strobe of
Amesville, and Lowell Dougan,
GAINESVILLE
Mrs. Homer Beckett (Grace Dou-
gam came Saturday for visit with
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Dou-
gan.
The following program will be
given at the next grange meeting
to be held Friday evening May T.:
Song, by grange: roll call, good
book which l read last winter; dis
cussion-.What is the greatest
strength of the grange. reading,
Mabel Williams; discussion, Does it
pay to keep hogs year for your
winter meat--What does the farm
er need most, more labor, less land
or more education; reading, Everett
Williams; What are fathers duties
to his sons, Carl Kennard; song,
grange.-John Risen, Lecturer
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-29

Local Rotary Club Offers Prizes
Announcement was made in these
columns few weeks ago that the
state Of Ohio plans to send two pu-
pills from each OF the SIS counties of
the state, to the sesqui-centennial to
be held at Philadelphia the coming
summer. These trips are to be won
in an essay contest. The essays
are to be in not later than June |
We are. informed that the Malta
McConnelsville Rotary club will of
fer medals to the Morgan county
students, both high school and ele-
mentary, who win second place IN
the contest. For the elementary
students the subject of the essay is
to be What the Declaration of In.
dependence means to me-" For the
high school students it will be
Glow has the Declaration of In
dependence Influenced the world
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-29

entertained a large number of their
friends Thursday evening in honor
of the formers birthday.
a musical contest between the
high, school Of Sayre, Moxahala and
Hem1ock was held at Moxahala
Friday evening. Some Of our young
folks attended.
pepper Run school closed Friday
with the usual picnic dinner at
noon, followed by ball playing and
a program. Sayre school won the
ball game.
Several from here attended the
last day of school at North Star
Saturday, and enjoyed the pro-
gram.
Mrs. A. D. Morris died at her
home here April %, aged so years.
Funeral services were held Sunday
p. m. from the Deerfeld church,
conducted by Rev. Hart.
George Parsons and Charles
Nixon were able to return to their
work at GAINESVILLE Sunday evening
VIM. Parsons and family of Corn
ing and Phonso Parsons and wife
of GAINESVILLE, visited Sunday at
the Jerome Parsons home.
Hurt When At Work In Mine
Floyd Hooper was badly hurt in
the Santoy mine Saturday morn
ing, and was taken to a Zanes-
vile hospital.
J. O. Moody of Crooksyille drove
his truck in front of the passenger
train at Santoy, Monday Mr..
Moody's head was hurt some. The
truck was badly damaged.
Mrs. e e. Hane is victim of the
flu
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-29
Stop That Backache!
Many McConnelsville Folks Have
Found The Way

/
Is dull, nerve-racking backache
wearing you out? Do you feel older
and slower than you should?. Are
you tired, weak and nervous; find it
impossible to be happy, or enjoy the
good times around you? Then
! there's something wrong and like
/ ly it's your kidneys. Why not get
at the cause? Use Doan's Pills-a
stimulant diuretic to the kidneys.
Your neighbers recommend Doan's
Read what this McConnelsville res
ident says:
| Mrs j. A. Harkins, Fifth ST.,
says: my back was sore, lame and
achy and a dull nagging pain across
it wore me out. When I did any
washing, sharp pains darted through
my back and I could hardly
straighten. / had tired depressed
feeling and my kidneys were weak
and active. After using Doan's
Pills, which I bought at Sears
pharmacy, / was rid of the back
ache and my kidneys were strength
ened."
Mrs. Harkins is only one of many
McConnelsville people who have
gratefully endorsed Doan's Pills. #
your back aches-if your kidneys
bother you, don't simply ask for
kidney remedy-ask distinctly for
DOAN'S PILLS, the same that Mrs.
Harkins had--the remedy backed
by home testimony so cents at all
dealers. FosterMilburn Co, Mfrs :,
Buffalo, N. Y. when Your Back
Is Lame-Remembe the Name"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-29
Scouts Plant Trees

The Boy Scouts here observed
Arbor day in a real substantial man
ner, Friday, by setting out about 80
trees in the new Riverview park,
just below the bridge. The ground
has been cleared, and 1evelled off,
and presents a very different ap-
pearance, from what it did. The
council assisted in the cleaning up
of the grounds, which it is hoped
will be kept in the condition they
are now in We have been desig-
mating this park as "Riveryiew'
park, although the name "City''
park has also been suggested as a
name.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-29
SAFETY OF CRIMINALS

According by leading gather
the chances of criminal being executed in America
deliberate murder only in 10 in of the The
figures compiled by Chicago Judge recently
pee survey In England figures are il
about the proportion only reversed since there the murderer
has practically chance of 1t given that less thar
100 murders committed in all England Wales
while there 10000 America Here startling figures
denied and the should have quick
our best minds These figures would show that the hold bus
of the safest businesses in Amercaf business
could call it. in the of losing life and because Of such safety
more and more will there be of those who will in the bus
mess unless conditions changed In the last
fang ls subject IS discussed at length in an editorial
full Read it, "nen eo''o''a' we publish "
reaping harvest of
follows tardy trial and mushy sentimentaly towards Grim
nals The police commissioner England his
report regarding the murders that city OF 725sooo popua
tion I'm II murder)
arrested Nine convicted
ing the double murdeer four found be insane
time of the commission the ofense
n selfdefense;
while awaiting trial and one not yet dealt with
Criminals dealt with speedily severely in
Brtan therefore, gun-totng
even by police.
In the cities of Chicago Philadelphia City
population 5,622s7 nearly two million
less than London there 5es murders in 1928 and 2 were
10000 murders in the United
the last according who collects such data
They shoot resist If you have money; you meet
country safe than the
people robbers get stranded the country in stolen
they commander cash and your services as
readily they would in the city Almost obber carries
"A does hesitate it, There some S0O,
900 robberies
A robber runs worker and the
knows that caught his chances are good
10 escape soon Win MS oo. al oi which 10 oe"u'e
administration of justice and
public r they
the they would
pride catching criminals
S judges the criminal courts
suppressing They enmeshed in
criminal laws of land Quick JUS
possible here until pattern Grim
English code, which to the meat in
annual meeting of the
backed
business
organizations by prominent individuals who have
population heart petioned
house
consists
United Supreme Court
criminal them
which criminal law
society
Although the and So members of
longneeded
holding back, This
n ruled a handful of stub
born legal
that organizations throw the weight
of bill
criminal laws police protection vital
anybody. This Is their
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-29
Meeting OF Civic CIub

The Civic club held a lively ses-
sion at the home of Mrs. L. f..
Sharp, with Mrs. Baker assistant
hostess. Tuesday afternoon last.
Varied business was disposed of. It
was decided that the club place a
new waste. basket for rubbish, at
the post office, and assist the city
authorities in helping to keep the
town clean. The boy scout work on
the river bank was highly COM
mended. Such splendid efforts will
bring results
The hostesses closed a pleasant
meeting with dainty refreshments.
Xxx
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-29
Kenneth McLane Home

Mr. Kenneth McLane, jr., who
has been in California several years
past, for the benefit of his health,
arrived Tuesday evening at hi's
home in Malta where he will likely
remain, If the climate agrees with
him He is in sound condition and
enjoying the very best of health.
He motored through from Los An
geIes with Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Henshaw, whose intimate acquaint-
ance he made, and in Missouri they
picked up Mr.. Lon Woolsey Mr..
and Mrs. Henshaw atnd Mr.. Wool
sey will remain for the summer,
provided the men can get road con-
structiOn work.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-29
Pennsville

Mrs. Blanche DoVgan and Miss
Juanita Llewellyn who have been
teaching the past winter in the
Deayertown and Rose Farm schools,
returned to their homes here Fri
day evening.
Mrs. @. g. Apt of Marion came
Sunday for a weeks visit with her
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-29

husband O. G Apt at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bachelor
Mrs, Minta Morris Of GAINESVILLE
spent the past week with Minnie
and Lottie Davis,
Mr.. ana Mrs, Flovd Devices and
daughter Mabel Nisla Sunday vis-
itors Of her parents Mi. and Mrs.
Willard Davis OF HoolSsDurg,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-29
Alumni Committees Named

The M. e NJ alumni reunion will
be held Friday evening, May %, at
s O'Clock in the high school audi
torium Members of the various
committees are:
Place-Kate Coulson, Lucille
Lynn, Vivian Frash.
Program-Mrs, Fannie Richard
Margaret Durbin, Elizabeth Stan
berry.
Supper-Lucille Nixon, Clara
Miller, Teresa Torbert, Lena Bark
hurst, Mary Archer.
Nominations Frank Kraps, Jos.
T. Sheridan, Edna Barlow, Evelyn
Gillespie, Gertrude Anderson.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-29
Twilight Community Entertainment

The members of the Twilight
Community club spent very en-
joyable evening April Q. An April
Fool play was given, and after the
play ice cream was served. The
next meeting will be May Z. Pro-
gram: Community sing; roll call, a
favorite saying; community obser-
vations, Chester Strong; round
table; music, boys glee club; con-
Cormick; refreshments. Come ev-
erybody and spend an enjoyable
evening Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-29
[ 'IEIlRII'' [
p ] AIN
Is
Made
10
Last
Longer

After 5 years Of
selling, using, and
actual experience
in watching the
lasting quality of
Thrift Paint we
arethoroughly con-
vinced we have a
better, more eco
nomical and lasting
paint.
Our Investigation
has proven conclu-
sively that Thrift
Paint is the logical
paint for us to sell
and for you to buy.
Do not condemn
Thrift Paint be-
cause it is 75c to
$1.00 cheaper on
each gallon of
Thrift.
M0RRIc HARDWARE
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-29
Malta w Ell. MI. S. Notice

r The Home Missionary society of
the Malta M. e. church will meet
Friday afternoon, April 80, at 2:15,
at the home of Mrs. Josie Cook
Assistant hostesses, Mrs. j. e. Nc
Keown, Mrs. B. d. Richardson and
Mrs. C. E. Smith. Devotional lead
er, Mrs. J. e. McKeown. Program
leader, Mrs. Richardson. The mite
boxes will be opened and last pay
ment of dues made in order to con-
clude the years work. The Zanes-
vile district convention will be held
at Pataskala May 6. One of the
principal features will be talks by
a field secretary on missionary
work in general-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-29
COMMERCIAL FAILURES

Figures the number OF commercial failures the country
obtained from official show that during the first three
months of 1926 they oaed 112 than during the period
The liabilities $0S AGO. $780, and the number OF
failures 6O81 The shown be New
England Even with the high tariff does appear that the
country any prosperous.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-04-29
PORTERYIE.IIE

Several of our folks attended the
commencement exercises at Dea-
vertown.
George Love and sister Florence