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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-02-04
Odd Bits From Old Papers


Mr.. c. L. Scott of the west side
left with the Democrat few days
ago, some old papers which were
among belongings of his ancestors,
and from among which we note the
following:
A tax receipt for s16s given from
|treasurer's office in Monroe coun-
ty, Oct. 20, 1916, to VIM. Scott.
A church letter given to Andrew
Scott and his wife Martha Scott, in
1877.
A Doctors prescription, closing
with the injunctions to take medi-
cine as prescribed, the first and sec
.ond days, and the third day to get
"bled"
A tax receipt for fifty cents, "in
full for his county tax for the pres
.ent year" to Andrew Scott. Dated
Oct. 81, 1917.
Ordered by the trustees of Un-
ion township that the treasurer
thereof pay James Scott 75c for serv-
ing as supervisor. Attest VIM. Scott,
township clerk. April IA, 1929"
WIN. Scott-your land in Union
township is valued at $165. The
board of equalization will set at
McConnelsyille, the Sd Monday of
November, 1920"
Certificate dated Aug. %, 1855,
to VIM. Scott, ST., of the purchase of
shares in the Pittsburg, Maysville
& Cincinnati Railroad Co., incor-
porated March 2, 1849.
A letter written April s, 1852,
to VIM. Scott, sr,, Morganville, by
his brother Archibald of Wayne
county, Ill, with instruction to di-
rect his answer to Xenia, Ill.,, as he
had traded off his place for 12O
acres of land near Xenia. The
letter was written Dec Is, but was
not received Until March 20. Arch
ibald said he wished William was
there to make him some good
wheels, as the wheels made by the
wheelwrights there were of no ac-
count, and cost double. He said
times were hard on account of the
war-S00 volunteers from his coun-
ty. He said he had had no report
from John for over a year, and "we
have been quite uneasy about him on
account of the trouble in Missouri.
/ have been Informed that several
families have left their homes there
until the war is over. Give my
best to Thos. Clemens, old Johney
and brother James,"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-02-04
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Young Man Dies At Marietta

Mr.. Harold T. Hill, aged 2S. died
Saturday night at fremont hospital,
Marietta. following few days ill
ness from complications resulting
from an attack of measles. He was
a school teacher; a member of the
Christian church, and an excellent
young man. His parents Wallace
and Rhoda Hill survive, also several
brothers aud sisters, and his wife
who was formerly Miss Mary Bankes.
daughter of Evangelist and Mrs. H.
W. Bankes of Moundsviile, w. Va,
and daughter Ruth, aged IT
months.
Funeral services were held Tues
day and interment was made at
Marietta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-02-04
PORTERVII4LE
Thos. Campbell Dies

The death of Thomas Campbell,
an aged resident of Santoy, occur
red at the home of John Walpole,
Wednesday afternoon. The funeral
was held from the Santoy church
Friday at 10 a. m, Rev. c. H. NORM
of Malta officiating. Burial was
made in the Zion cemetery at Por-
terville.
Geo. Sidwell and Elmer Mitchell
made business trip to GAINESVILLE,
Friday.
A few from this vicinity attended
the farmers institute at McConnels-
Vile last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Howerth Of
New Lexington were the guests at
the E. E. Hane home from Monday
until Wednesday.
DR.. Northrup of McConnelsville
was a business visitor in Porterville
and Santoy Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Hearing were
shopping in McConnelsville Satur-
day.
Miss Marie Ansel visited over
Sunday with her friend Miss Faith
Radibaugh of Columbus.
Cloyd King spent Saturday and
Sunday with his uncle Prof. Her
bert Plummer of Millersport, O.
Miss Norma Petit visited last
week with her sister Mrs. O.. E.
Hearing of Hemlock.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-02-04
Paper Contains 29S Pages

This office from time to time re-
ceives copies of special editions, pub
lished in various parts of the coun-
try. However the largest and most
that we have ever received
is the Dayton and Miami Valley spe-
cial edition of The Dayton, o.,
Journal under date of Jan. 81. This
edition contains 298 pages of eight
columns, and weighs five pounds. 1t
is not only the largest paper ever
published in Ohio, but one of the
largest in the world. 1t took IL
barrels of ink and 1924 tons of
paper for the whole edition. Spread
out end to end the pages would
reach distance of 5000 miles. But
size is not all. 1t is splendidly edit
ed, with a very attractive makeup,
and nicely printed. The new Jour
nal office, where the paper is print
ed, is a model newspaper plant in
every respect. Mr.. John Gillespie,
formerly of this county, who often
visits here, is circulation manager of
the paper.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-02-04
OAK HILL

Herman Calendine is spending
some time with Mr.. and Mrs. Leo
nard Calendine of East Windsor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Barr and son
Okey of Parkersburg are visiting
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. M. E.
Leasure, and his brother L. HI. Barr
and family.
Robert Harper of Vitrolite spent
the week end with his family here.
Married at Marietta, Saturday,
Jan. 3O--EarI Ullom and Elsie Lor-
enz.
Mildred and VIM. Eldridge spent
Saturday with their sister Mrs
Harold Zumbro at Dale.
Quite a number from here attend
ed literary at Walnut Hill Saturday
evening.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Zumbro, 7h pound son-grandson
to Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Eldridge.
Mrs. Kate White is at Waterford
caring for her son Gerald, who has
the measles.
A. L. Lorenz spent Sunday with
his brother VIM. Lorenz.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. e. Rowland visit
ed last Wednesday with her sister
Mrs. Linnie Kenney of Bartlett.
Francis Russell has purchased
the Grover Thomas farm.
Orren Harper is spending the week
in Parkersburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Perry Wis
tied last Thursday with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. HI. Pugh.
Perley Pugh was "a business caller
in Beverly Tuesday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-02-04
Mrs. Julia Palmer Succumbs

Mrs. Julia Scott Palmer, aged so
years, died Tuesday evening about 8
O'Clock at her home here in the
Stanbery building, death resulting
from cancer and infirmities. She
was a daughter of the late Charles
Perry and Maria Morris Scott and
was born in the residence on Main
street now occupied by Mr.. Geo. M,
and Mrs. Belle Scott, where she lived
until her marriage to Mr.. Chester
Palmer in 1882, when she moved to
Malta where she lived until about
two years ago. Mr.. Palmer died
about three years ago. She is sur
vived by brother Mr.. George NJ.
Scott of this place. Three brothers,
Edward, Frank and w. P. Scott are
deceased. She was highly regard
ed woman.
Funeral services will be held this
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
George M. Scott residence, and will
be conducted by Rev. Perry S. Mel
don of the Methodist Episcopal
church. Interment will be made i.
the McConnelsyille cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-02-04
Breaks John Robinson's VIII

The case of Margaret Robinson
VS.. Sadie Peck ct al. to contest
validity of the will of the late John
Robinson of Meigsville township,
which began Wednesday of last
week here In common pleas court,
lasted until Monday afternoon,
when the jury after short delibera-
tion brought in a verdict in favor of
the plaintiff, Mrs. Margaret Robin
son. The plaintiff alleged that her
husband John Robinson who was
past so years of age. was of un-
sound mind, also that he was un-
duly Influenced at the time he made
the will.
The case attracted wide atten-
tion, the court room being crowded
at every session. Judge d. H.
Thomas of Marietta presided in the
case. This is one of the very few
cases of the county, where will
has been broken. The jury stood 9
to 3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-02-04
Auto Mishaps-Narrow Escapes

During the icy period of about a
week, several auto mishaps occurred.
Last Saturday Miss Helen Stalker and
Mr.. Forrest Patterson had close
call when the Stalker Hudson ma
chine skidded on the Happy Hollow
road. In skjdding it struck coal
house, knocking it off its foundation,
but it stopped the car, otherwise the
machine would have gone over a
steep bank. Neither of the occupants
was injured, but the auto was quite
badly damaged. Sunday Mr.. VIM.
Huck, below town, and Mr.. Alcott,
had a collision near Neelyville. No
one was hurt, but both cars, one a
Ford and the other a Chevrolet, were
badly damaged. In attempting to
come to town Sunday, without
chains on his car, Mr.. Fred Parmiter
of East Bloom put his machine out
of commission when it skidded into
a ditch.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-02-04
Eiohty-One Years Young

Mr.. A. y. King celebrated his
S1st birthday last Friday, Jan. 20,
at his home here. Eighteen invited
guests partook of the bounteous
feast which was prepared by Mrs.
NJ. M. Mcdonald, Mrs. Mary Smith
and Mrs. Kate Williams, and served
at noon. Mrs. Mcdonald was elected
chairman Of the afternoon program,
and Mrs. Viola Fouts and Mrs.
Clara White were appointed secre-
taries. A comic song by Major
Kahler and Mrs. Mcdonald was first
on the list. Mr.. King made an in
teresting talk, welcoming his guests,
and expressing his happiness at
their presence. Each one present
had something to contribute toward
the success of the gathering.
The delightful occasion will long
be remembered by those in attend
ance, who were, besides the host,
Mr.. King, Major Kahler and wife
Joseph Flanders, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
B. Farra, Boone Smith, VIM. Will
liams, Mrs. Kate Williams, Mrs. M.
M. Mcdonald, Mrs. Mary Smith,
Miss Hazel Smith, Mrs. Hettie Will
son, Mrs Mollie Huffman, Mrs. ia
bez Mcdaniel, Mrs. Mary Sims,
Mrs. Matte McGrath, Mrs. Viola
Fouts, Mrs. Clara White.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-02-04
Death OF Daniel B. Mitchell

Mr.. Daniel B. Mitchell, aged II,
died Sunday evening at $50 o'clock
at his home near McHenry Station,
following a long illness from tuber-
culosis. He was a son of the late
Samuel and Julia Mitchell and was
born near Lytlesburg. For the past
Is years he had resided on his farm
where his death occurred. His wife
Mrs. Jane Mitchell survives and the
following brothers.: Joseph, who
made his home with his brother;
Willard of Zanesville; Samuel and
Aaron of High Hill and Albert of
Lytlesburg. Two brothers Leonard
and John Mitchell, and one sister
Mrs. Nora Wilson, are deceased.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday. The body was brought to
Malta on the noon train and then
taken to the Ark Springs church
where funeral services were con-
Quoted by Albert Price of this place.
Interment was made in the Ark
Springs cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-02-04
NumberQ
DIR. vi. ". MAYFTEI.D POSED
THROUGH LIFE AS MAN

Sudden illness revealed that DR.,
M. v. Mayfield, who had practiced In
Mena, Ark, for over quarter Gen.
tury, was woman instead Of man.
DR.. Mayfeld had made her rounds
constantly and no one had suspected
the secret. When little girl in
England, her parents needed a boy
to protect certain property rights,
and she was brought up as son.
She kept up the deception, going to
medical school and moving to Amer Z
lea as a man. She is 76, and it IL
feared her present illness will be
fatal" aA
The foregoing is taken from the
Columbus Citizen, under date of Jan.
80, and with it was also published
picture of DR.. Mayfield.
About 40 years ago a doctor came
from Virginia to Neelyyille giving
the name OF Dr. NJ Victor Mayfeld,
and practiced about Neelyville and
Unionville for three or four years;
was quite successful as cancer
doctor, and appeared to be very in
telligent and took prominent part
in the church and affairs in general
OF that vicinity. Those who have
seen the picture in the papers of the
DR.. Mayfield of Arkansas. and who
were acquainted with the DR.. May
field of NeelyVille, feel that they see
a pronounced resemblance. and they
recall that the DR.. Mayfeld at Neely-
vile had a very feminine appear
ance: was heardless and in many
respects very closely resembled q
woman. Rather suddenly DR.. May
field is said to have left Neelyville,
and was later heard from, being in
Iowa, but SO far as we are able to
learn he did not correspond regular
~ with parties in this county very
long after leaving.
Under date OF Jan. %. the clerk
of courts here received letter from
Mark P Olaey, the county and pro-
bate Judge at Mena, Ark, in which
he writes in part, to know what the
clerk here knows Of one N. v. May
field who claims 10 have resided at
your place al one time and has deed
ed or willed some land there to a
party here. This party has been
here for some time claiming TO be a
cancer doctor. and has been sick for
a short time" that he has been
masquerading as man, when in fact
is woman as reported by the doc
tors" The letter concluded as fol-
lows; .'I would like to know wheth-
er you have ever heard of a party OF
this name there, and what you
know"
The question naturally arises is
the DR.. Mayfeld at Mena, Ark, the
Dr. NJ Victor Mayfield who at one
time resided at Neelyville?
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-02-04
Muskineum To Be Exploited

The Muskingum river will be ex-
plotted as the Hudson of the West, I"
members of the GAINESVILLE Cham
ber of Commerce have decided. A
comprehensive campaign of publicity
will be built around this phrase. A
booklet, portraying the beauties of
the Muskingum valley from Zanes-
vile to Marietta, will be issued soon,
and distributed to the motor clubs
and leading hotels of the country.
The May issue of the American Mo-
torist will be devoted to Ohio, and
the February issue of Highway Top
les will deal with Muskingum coun-
fy. The valley will be advertised
in each of these. Don Scott, of
Cleveland, an expert on publication
of road maps and route logs, is
working on plans for the booklets,
which are expected to be ready for
distribution April 15.--Marietta
Register .n. u
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-02-04
Two Assault Charges

Last Thursday Mr.. James Taylor
of Ringgold was arrested on the
charge of assault with intent to kill
VIM. Martin of this place. The next
day Taylor when arraigned here be-
fore Mayor McKibben, waived exam
ination and was bound over to the
grand jury, under $3.50 bond,
which he furnished.
Monday evening Albert Mcconnell
of Malta, who had been arrested
charged with assault upon Carl
Raney, was brought before Mayor
McKibben by Marshal Drury who
made the arrest. He waived exami-
nation and was bound over to the
grand jury, by giving bond of $500.
Both men are employed at the plow
factory, and it is alleged that during
the heat of an argument Mcconnell
struck Raney on the head with a
pair of tongs.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-02-04
Court House News
COMMON PLEAS COURT

/ The case of The J.. r. Watkins Co.
vs.. John M. Kirkbride, Ira Kasier
and Clyde Price, has been carried
to the court of appeals. !.
PROBATE COURT
The estate of Belinda H. Seho-
field is found not subject to inheri-
tance tax.
l.. B. Devol's estate is found not
subject to inheritance tax.
| In the matter of the estate of E.
A. Munsell, deceased, same is found
not subject to Inheritance tax.
In the matter of Jennie Donahue
as guardian of Hugh James Dona-
hue and Virginia Donahue, second
partial account is filed. The court
finds that at the time of filing this
account, Hugh James Donahue had
arrived at the age of 21 years, and
the amount due him, namely, cash
$456.86 and bonds (par value)
lS2,750. was turned over to him.
and guardian is discharged from
all further services herein as such
guardian of Hugh James Donahue.
The estate of E. A. Munsell, de-
ceased, is fully settled, and G. O.
McGonagle, administrator, discharg-
ed.
The will of John Warren Hook,
late of Morgan township, has been
filed for probate.
Walter McKelvey and James Ew-
ell McKelvey, the persons named in
the will of j. S. McKelvey, deceas-
ed, as executors thereof, have been
appointed as such executors. APP
praisers-Minor Morris, J. E. Will
liams and John Sherlock.
Marriage Licenses
Merrill d. Cain, electrician, son
of Silas M. Cain, Homer, and Mrs.
Ethel S. Murphey, daughter Of c..
A. Ridgley, Chesterhill, Rev. Perry
S. Neldon officiating.
RECORDERS OFFICE
Steve Inman ct ux to Emory
Grannon, Deavertown lot, 81.
S. I'll. and Anna Harmon to Lewis
Drury, Bristol lots, 81.
c.. A. Cody to c. M. Newberry.
1.67 acres, Stockport, 81.
The Skipton Farm Oil Co. to
Clifford Smith & Co., so acre lease,
assignment. Marion township, 81.
Robert w. Turney to John H.
Crate, jr., 1-16 working interest
120 acres, Union. Same to Nesbit
E. Ross, 120 acres, Union, Is
working interest.
Leases:--Jas. A. Turner ct ano to
l.. M. Miller, TT acres, Penn, 81;
j. NJ. and Mary A. Williams to
Jas. A. Tnrner, 110 acres, Penn;
Chas l.. Williams ct ux to j. A.
Turner, 80 acres, Penn; Jas. A.
Turner to w. H.. Fitzgerald ct al,
100 acres, Fem; L. M. Miller to
same, 1T acres, Penn. Considera-
tion in each transaction is given at
81
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-02-04
Program For Boy Scouts
Anniversary Week

Over 100000 boy scouts in the
United States will celebrate the 10th
anniversary Of the incorporation of
the scout movement in this country,
during the week Feb. 7 to IA. Many
activities are planned for the local
McConnelsville troop under Scout
master Fred Mcdonald, with the fol-
lowing program:
Sunday, Feb. 7, Scout Sunday
Scouts to assist at respective church
es in morning services. Special
scout services at McConnelsville M.
f. church with address by Rev. A
N. Grove, Sunday evening at 1880.
Monday, Feb. 8, Anniversary Day
Big scout show at opera house,
at 1880. Radio program broadcast
from New York; fine patriotic
picture, "The Spirit of America"
one act black-face comedy by
scouts, "The Battle of Roaring
ABull.
Tuesday, Feb. 9, School Day.
Wednesday, Feb. 10, Home Day.
Thursday, Feb. II, Service Or
"Good Turn Day." Individual good
/. turns by every scout. Two COM
immunity good turns. Scout demon
stration and patrol contest at high
school auditorium at 1880 o'clock,
followed by court of honor meeting
and presentation of badges to scouts.
Friday, Feb. IL, Lincoln's Birth
day Patriotism Day
Saturday, Feb. 13, Good Health
Day.
Also Mr.. Len Lanius, former
holder of the lightweight wrestling
championship of the world and an
expert on "Jiu Jitsu," will be on the
program, either Monday or Thurs
day night. Mr.. Lanius gave a most
interesting demonstration in Zanes-
vile, during anniversary week last
year, and his program will be well
worth seeing.
Regular prices at the scout show
Monday night, as other announce
ment in this paper. This will be the
biggest entertainment for the mon
ex that has been in town for long
while. Don't miss it. Thursday
night program is free. Everyone
come to both programs, enjoy your
self and boost the scouts.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-02-04
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COMMISSIONERS

The Clyde Parmiter road in Nor
gan and Meigsville townships is re-
jected.
The commissioners approved the
application of the, Manchester town
ship trustees, for the purchase of
tractor at a cost of not to exceed
$1,000.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-02-04
Want Ferry At Beckett

We note by the Marietta Register
that petition bearing 72 names
was presented to the Washington
county com missioners Monday, re-
questing the re establishment of the
ferry at Beckett, which was abandon
ed about year ago. Before ferry
can be re-established at Beckett, it
will be necessary to have the approv-
al of the Morgan county commission
erS.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-02-04
Deaths Toll

Jan. % to Feb. 4

Jan. - 10 FeO.
Hezekiah Smith, Crooksyille.
VIM. Andrews, Columbus.
r. L. Meredith, GAINESVILLE.
d. B. Mitchell, McHenry Statio1.
Harold T. Hill, Marietta.
Mrs. Jennie Baker, Indianapolis.
Mrs. Timothy Huffman, Plantsville.
Mrs. Julia Palmer, McConnelsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-02-04
Meeting OF ROtarians

The Malta a-McConnelsville Rotary
club met at the Malta hotel Tuesday
evening for dinner. The program
consisted of the discussion of plans
for the charter meeting to be held
early in March. Rotarian Harvey
visitor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-02-04
Mary Rutherford Very Low

Mary Rutherford who lives on the
GAINESVILLE road near the sanatorium,
has been ill for number of months
with kidney and heart trouble. More
recently she suffered an attack of
influenza, and is now in very criti-
cal condition. Her SON VIM. Ruth
erford was sent for and arrived
Tuesday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-02-04
Dies In Bloomington, Illinois

Through the kindness of Mr.. C. H.
Bowen who returned from Blooming
tton, ILL.,, last Thursday, we were
furnished with the following obit-
uary sketch Of Mrs. Clarinda Ham
mond Thompson, written by mem
ber of her family:
Clarinda Hammond was born in
, Morgan county, o., Feb. IL, 1846.
She was the daughter of James and
Hannah Hammond. She was one of
La family of IL children-six boys
and six girls. Three of these are
still living: Edwin Hammond of
Chesterhill, o.; Sylvanus Hammond
Iof McConnelsville, o., and Mrs.
Amanda Spencer of Lovilia, Ia.
Miss Hammond grew to woman
hood in Ohio, and attended the
schools there. Here she was mar
ried Jan. 8, 1868, to David c..
Thompson, son of the late John H.
Thompson, formerly of Meigsyille
township, Morgan county, Ohio.
They remained in Ohio for two
years. In 1870 Mr.. and Mrs. Thomp-
son came to Mclean county. Illinois,
and settled on farm in Funk's
Grove township, remaining here till
1914, when they came to Blooming
ton, which has since been their
home
Three daughters were born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson. Myra vi
ola died in 1884 Two are still
living-Mrs. Eva Schultz, wife of
DR.. Charles Schultz, health officer
of Bloomington, and Mrs. Marie
Neuerburg, wife of Hubert Neuer-
burg. She also leaves five grand
children, and two step grandchil-
dren: Esther, Frances, Gordon, and
Dorothy Schultz, Katherine and
Elizabeth Eidman, and Margaret
and Virginia Neuerburg
Mrs. Thompson was converted
and united with the Methodist Epis
copal church in Ohio in 1868. For
most OF her life she was a leading
member of the church at McIlvane.
member of Grace Methodist church
in Bloomington. She was a woman
of fine spirit and strong character
Quiet and reserved, her activities
were confined to her home and her
church.
Mrs. Thompson had not been in
rugged health for some two years
Two weeks ago she was taken with
pneumonia and heart trouble, and
the decline was rapid. She died at
her home GIL E. Locust ST., Bloom
ington, at 1925, Tuesday morning,
Jan. 26, 1926, at the age of 70
years, IL months and II days. The
funeral services were held in Grace
church in that city Thursday after
noon, Jan. 2S, at 1:30.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-02-04
Judge r. N. Patterson Ill

Judge Frank N. Patterson of the
Court of Appeals of this district, is
in very critical condition at Ash
land where he underwent an opera
ton. He is well known here where
he has often held court. His home
is az Ashland.