davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-29
Rural Dale

A very large crowd attended
children's services at the NJ. z.
Ichurch here Sunday evening. A fine
program was rendered by the sun
day school scholars, which was very
pleasing to all present.
Shepherd-Jackson Wedding
Miss Bernice Jackson, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Jackson Of
near Rural Dale, and Prof. Earl
Shepherd of Rixville were married in
GAINESVILLE last Friday at the First
United Presbyterian church parsoh-
age, Rev. j. j. Moore officiating.
Prof. and Mrs. Allen Burr and
Mrs. Burr's mother of Gloversville,
IN. Y, were guests of their relatives
here last week.
DR.. and Mrs. Ellis Hall and son
of Utica, o., are visiting relatives
in Rural Dale, McConnelsville and
GAINESVILLE.
Richard Smith and sister Sarah
Smith of Cumberland were callers
at the w. A. Bitcher and o. w. Ross
homes Sunday. They motored over
in a fine coupe and in the evening
along with Miss Wreatha Bitcher
spent a while visiting your CORES
pondent and husband
Mrs. John Shilling seems to no.
have very good health this sum
mer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-29
Club Work In Morgan County


The following paper was read last
Friday by Mrs. Walter Elliott, at
the federation meeting held in the
opera house:
The origin of farm demonstration
movement in the United States,
dates to 1902, when it was organized
by the U. s. department of agricul-
ture, at the time the Mexican cotton
boll-weevil was just beginning it's
devastation. DR.. Seaman A. Knapp
established the first demonstration
farm at Terrell, Tex, for the pur-
pose of showing that cotton could
be grown TO advantage in spite of
the pests. In 1906 the general ed
ment with the department of agri-
culture, under which it financed the
demonstration work in certain
states, while the government f.
nanced it in others. However all
demonstration agents were under
government direction. From the
beginning the movement has spread
over the entire country.
The first Ohio federation of farm
women's clubs was organized at the
Ohio state fair, Sept. 5, 1913. In
Morgan county the first local club
was organized in 1914, and was
known as the 'Neyer Silent club
At present there are IA local clubs,
six of which make up the present
Morgan county federation of farm
women's clubs, which was organized
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-29
-------------~-------------------- --------
COLUMBUS LETTER
Criminal Population Increases


Ohio's criminal population inside
the walls of one of the four large
penal institutions, was increased
from 4,299 on June 80, 1925, to
5,572 on the same date this year
The increase was 1878, the largest
in all the history of Ohio. During
the same time the population of the
hospitals for the insane was increas-
ed from 1850 to 13,803, and that
at the Gallipolis hospital for epilep-
tics from 1920 to 1880, while the
number of feeble minded jumped
from an even 5000 year ago to
1906 this year. Reports of man
aging officers show the population of
Ohio's penal institutions and hos
pitals for the mentally or physically
afflicted was increased by the recep-
tion of 1919 additional wards dur
ing the IL month period, making the
population on June 80 this year the
largest in all the history of Ohio.
1927 Auto Tags Gray and Black
Next years Ohio automobile IL
'cense tags will be gray with figures
of black. No change will be made
in the size or design. Already work
has been started in turning out the
100000 or SO tags that will be re-
quired. All of the tags are made in
the auto tag shop of Ohio peniten-
tiary, by a force of around 200 pris-
oners, while envelopes to carry them
are made in the prison printing de-
partment Their combined output
is valued at $1SO,00O annually.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-29
Morgan County Democrat connesve Ohio THURSDAY July 49, 1926

had previously served In other ju-
.dicial capacities, the question might
be asked whether they want life ten
ure in office. There Is organized OPP
position against the third term, for
1T means 18 years continuously in
office, the longest possible terms
that any candidate could be elected
for in Ohio on third term. The ju-
dicial ticket will carry names of 9TH
er candidates who are asking for
their first term, and unless reports
which creep into Columbus are far
from right, the two first term candi-
dates are going to poll a sufficient
vote to have their names printed on
the ballot in November.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-29
RINGGOLD

The second school home coming
will be held at the Whooppole
school house yard in Union town
ship, the first Sunday in August, in
the afternoon. Dinner on the
grounds. All are invited to attend.
The main object is to assemble for
mer teachers and scholars.
The Kincaid reunion held last
Sunday afternoon at East Branch
was a success. There were repre-
sentatiyes from McConnelsyille,
.Crooksville, and other distant places.
L. w. Williams was about laid uD
last week from a sprained arm.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-29
Agricultural
News Notes
I. Shriver, County Agent
Poultry Records

Successful Morgan county poul-
trymen force their hens to lay
through the summer when most
fiocks start on their long rest and
early molt. Trap nest records show
the early molter to be the heaviest
layer throughout the year.
However many hens can be kept
out of the early molt by proper feed
ing. In focks where the ration Is
maintained for summer production,
sculling out the loafers returns a
profit for the operation at the end
of the year
Thirty-five !. poultrymen cooperat-
ing with the agricultural extension
service IN egg production demon
strations, show by their June report
that pullets averaged EOS eggs for
the month and hens averaged 1872
eggs per bird for the month. In
cases where hens and pullets were
kept together, the 2798 head aver
aged 17.7 eggs per bird for the
month.
Some outstanding f1ocks with egg
records per bird since Nov. l, are
as follows: Evart M Davis, White
Leghorn, 1902; Homer McCor-
mick, White Leghorn, 1927; H. C.
Ingram, White Leghorn, 1884;
Ivan McKitrick, Leghorns and
Rocks, 1908; Miner Morris, White
Leghorns, 1875; Chester Reed, Sill
yer Laced Wyandotte, 119.42.
The Rams Are Comm
Stockport, Aug. 5, at 1:15; Malta,
Aug. 6, at $3.50. This is the Morgan
county schedule of the Ohio ram
special to be operated by the B. & o.
railroad, in cooperation with other
agencies. In addition to the exhibit
on the train, short program con-
tanning method demonstrations in
sheep management will be given at
each. stop.
The flock owners are requested to
register at the train A purebred
Merino eve will be given away to
flock owner or boy eligible to sheep
club work.
4-H Picnic
Fifteen and Camel" Shouts the
winning team in volley ball tour
nament at the All club picnic at the
s=--.-..--.------...---.-5------
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-29
Concerning Third Terms

About the most inconsistent
charge of the present campaign is
that made against a third term for
Governor Vic Donahey, when two Of
supreme court are asking a third
term. In the case of the governor a
third term would only mean ten
ure of office as long as single
term of the supreme court members,
while a third term for Judge Jones
and Matthias means Is years in Of
fee, with salary practically equal
to that of the governor and with far
less responsibilities. When one con-
siders that both these candidates
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-29

Will be trailing Day and Cooper
When the votes are counted two
weeks hence, according to those who
follow political matters. Cooper is
not strong in his own city and coun-
ty, and without the support of the
Hynicka organization would cut lit
tie figure, while Day finds most of
his strength among the people of
northern Ohio where he is known
best. He has developed into a splen-
did campaigner, and if nominated it
is said the Republicans will make a
real effort to win. If any other cam
dldate is nominated, there is a sus-
picion the fight will not be so in
teresting, and Vic Donahey won't
have to make much of fight, while
the Republicans will wait for a come
back two years hence.
With light vote certain al the
primaries two weeks hence, the val
ue of endorsements of several state
organizations, which claim great
power and influence, will be demon
strated. The Anti-Saloon League.
Labor federations and even the Khan
will have their states. Some of these
have already been made known,
and others will be in plenty of time.
Several of these organizations have
announced the list of candidates
they will oppose, and as matter of
course they will make supreme eff
fort to prove the strength of their
organizations If they lose in the
primaries, little attention will be
given to further endorsements, but
if they win, they will command re-
spect during the trying days before
| the election. So they are going to
do their best to nominate their ia
verites, and the result will be one of
the most interesting events of the
coming state wide primary
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-29
cd home with them

ed home with them
Charles Hill of Bridgeport, who
has been camping at Otho for some
tiuat returned to his home Saturday
Il. r. Chambers and family spent
a day with Willie Hooper and wife.
recently.
Farmers are getting pretty we'll
through with their harvesting, in
this community.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-29
O. S. Fair Premiums

Premiums in the Ohio State Fair,
Aug. 80 to Sept. 4, total $125,721.
This is an increase of $7,250 over
last years total. More than one
half of the awards have been assign
ed to the livestock departments. This
is classified as follows: Horses, $16,-
020; cattle, 31,465; swine, $11,-
951; sheep S11,942; poultry, $4,l87
Other awards are: speed program,
$19, 400; young mems stock judg-
ing contest, $500; dairy products
$3.50; grains, $1,635; vegetables,
S2,540; county exhibits, $3,S25;
fruit, $3,248; bees and honey, ST.
010; maple products, $158; plants
and flowers, $3.50; boys and girls
club work, $11,500; grange, $3.50;
baby contest, $3.50; casting tourna-
ment, $3.50; vocational agriculture
$1,410, and city school garden COM
petition, $3.50.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-29
Demonstration Teams

Aug. 10, at 1:3O, Is set for the
demonstration team contest for All
clubs. 1t will be held in the town
hall in Malta This is arranged to
give the women of Malta and Malta
township an opportunity to see girls
food and clothing club work in ac-
tion. Everybody welcome, and the
ladies of Malta are especially in
yited
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-29

The contest of the Republicans
for the gubernatorial nomination is
said to be between Harry Day, state
treasurer, and Myers Cooper, of Gin
cinnati. The latter is spending
either personally or through friends
tremendous amount of money,
while Day is going out and meeting
the folks face to face and talking to
the rural and city voters in their
own language. The other candidates
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-29

While the power of Governor Vic
Donahey in the Mellett murder case
at Canton was very limited, he made
it very evident that as chief execu-
tive officer of the state he would do
anything in his power to run down
the perpetrator of the crime. when
anything like the Canton murder
happens, there should and will be
action prompt and certain. | want
everyone to know that the state of
Ohio, through my office, stands on
that basis,' the governor said, at the
time extending every facility of the
state in helping solve the mystery.
It's pretty difficult to get Vic Don
ahey excited, but if there is GRIM
inal loose, or a dishonest official on
the state payroll, that letter "a
which leads his name must surely
mean action.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-29

fair ground last Saturday. About
$50 to 175 club members and par
leuts gamboied over the grounds In
the gala event. Ask the ones who
We're there what kind of time they
had
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-07-29
4-H Picnic

Fifteen and Camel" Shouts the
winning team in volley ball tour
nament at the All club picnic at the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-20
HOPI INDIANS BOW
AT VENUS SHRINE
Idol Called "Talatun,si, Ell
der Sister of the DatUr,."

Venus, goddess of the ancient Ro-
Hopi Indians of the American South
west, though in guise that would
hardly be recognized by her classic vo-
taries. DR.. j. Walter FewkeS, chief
of the bureau of American ethnology,
tells of this interesting cult in his ac-
count of the use of idols in Hopi wOr-
ship, in the Forthcoming annual report
of the Smithsonian institute at Wash
ington.
She is known to the Indians as Tala-
tumsi, the Elder Sister of the Dawn.
Her image, rudely carved Of wood, and
wrapped in a ceremonial blanket, Is en-
shrined in a hollowed-out boulder with
a flat rock, sealed in with clay for a
door. This door is removed In No
vember every fourth year, when the
idol is taken out and carried to the
top of the mesa and rites performed
near it. The image is regarded with
special reverence, and except for the
quadrennial service, is kept securely
sealed in it's shrine.
The image of Talatumsi is only one
of the many sacred objects of the
Hopi. Unlike the Indians of the east
ern United States, who made few
images these natives Of the desert
make and reverence numerous idols,
though they do not regard them as
gods but only as images of the gods
above the cloud or under the earth.
Some of the idols are simple natural
objects, like pieces of petrified> log or
meteoric stones; others are more or
less deliberately carved animal or hui
man figures of wood or stone. Many
of the stone images are very ola, and
are held in especial awe.
Doctor Fewkes is of the opinion that
the custom of carving was not much
developed until after the coming of
the Spanish padres. Though the In
dArs declined to be converted, they
adopted the idea of having statues in
their own holy places, in addition to
the simpler natural objects they had
revered before that time.
Many of tie images are used by the
shamans, or medicine men, in exorcis-
ing disease. One type of Idol, called
"a "heart twister," is used when the
trouble is supposed to be located in
the heart. Most of the heart twisters
are made, of stone or wood, deeply
carved in a spiral pattern, but there
is at least, one in use among the Hopi
that is made of fossil sea SHE'LL
From Science Service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-20
SCOTS Ex6Iosiue Power

We scarcely think of SCOT as an ex-
plosive yet it is now being used as
such, and SCOT cartridges will blast
away coal or rock quite as effectively
as dynamite, says Popular Science
Monthly.
OF course, the SCOT has to be pre-
pared for its new purpose, and this Is
done by soaking it in liquid oxygen.
The finely divided carbon of which
tie SCOT is made up absorbs large
amounts of oxygen and the cartridge
explodes owing to the instantaneous
combustion of the carbon in contact
with the oxygen.
The advantages of the new explo-
sive are many. 1t can be made at the
spot where it is to be used, and is per-
fectly safe till the liquid oxygen is
poured into the hole where the SCOT
cartridge has been placed. No poison
Gus gases are set free by the explo-
sion, and If the cartridge fails to ex-
piode it ceases to be source of dan
ger in about twenty minutes, when the
oxygen has all evaporated and the
cartridge is merely SCOT.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-20
PREPARATIONS FOR Ian
CASTER FAIR

Preparations for the Seventeenth
annual Lancaster Fair, August "a
to rs, are practically completed, in
surfing the greatest entertainment
and educational program ever stag
ed. At the Fair the industrial.
agricultural and economic greatness
of Lancaster County and Eastern
Pennsylvania will be demonstrated
to the nth degree.
Some of the outstanding attrac-
lions are A gigantic automobile
and machinery show, $4,000 worth
OF free attractions. Nat Reiss Shows
on the Midway featuring 20 big
shows, 8 rides and 200 games; fast
harness, running and steeplechase
races daily, exhibits of wild animals
by the State Game Commission.
exhibits by leading firms and mer-
chants occupying two buildings.
mammoth display of the agricultural
resources of Lancaster and the sur
rounding counties, cattle, sheep
swine, poultry, dogs, etc.
Every afternoon and evening Ii
big circus acts will be staged in
front of the grand stand, including
such big head liners as the San
tiago Trip, Flying Codonas, Great
Cahill, Sig Franz Troupe, Lenora's
Jewels, Agee's Horses and Bull. the
bonhair troupe of acrobats and
music and singing by McDonaId's
Highlander Band. Nowhere can
any one see such top notch show
at such low cost.
Much interest has been shown in
this locality and according to re-
ports from the Fair Management
many local people have made ar
rangements to exhibit and doubtless
many will visit the Fair.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-20
SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST Il
Rising Sun at H. de Grace
Perryville at Elk Mills
EIkton at Bel Air


Saturdays game on the local
diamond brought out the largest
crowd this year, and the best game
was staged. Elk Mills was not only
stopped in it's string of victories, but
was shut out, being the first defeat
they have met with in the second
half.
Kolseth, pitching for the local
team, had Elk Mills up against it all
the way through, and was never in
danger. He received good support
from the entire team back of him.
In addition to pitching air-tight
ball Kolseth contributed to the
score by lacing three-base hit to
right field, in the fifth, with man
on, and later scored himself
p. Cameron's two-base hit in the
second, following hits by Hanna and
Raglan, scored the first run against
McNutt, who pitched well, but the
home team punched their hits.
Elk Mills backed McNutt up in fine
style, but could not come through
with run. The score:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-20
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

This is to give notice that the
subscribers of Cecil County, have
obtained from the Orphans Court
of said County, letters testamentary
on the personal estate of
CLARA S. PERRY
late of said County, deceased. All
persons having claims against the
said deceased, are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouhers
thereof duly authenticated,
on or before the 30th day OF
January, 1927
they may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefit of said
estate. All indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate
payment to the subscriber.
Given under my hand and seal
this 26th day of July, 1926.
CHAS. G. PERRY,
Administrator.
Test: Robert ]. McCauley, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-20
PUBLIC SALE
REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY

REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY
The undersigned will sell on the
premises, on road from Pilot to
Conowingo, on
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1925
At 100 P. M. Sharp, the following:
EIGHT ACRES, MORE OR LESS
Improvements consist of good g.
room frame dwelling, barn. wagon
shed, store building, hog house and
other small buildings, all in good
repair Also
So ACRES WOODLAND, MORE
OR LESS
situated on road from lakewood to
Rock Springs. This is a tract of
good growing timber.
New buggy, spring wagon, rum
about, low down wagon, 2 hoe
harrows, sets harness, single and
work harness; set Fairbanks Scales,
new Hamburg Pillow, feed chest,
cutting box, grindstone, 2 ladders,
3 rolls woven wire, corn shelters,
ice box, iron water trough, forks,
rakes, shovels, hoes and other
implements.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
8 bed room suits, beds and
bedding, dressers, clothes chest.
wash bowls, pitchers, etc., wash
stands, extension table, sideboard,
dining room chairs, rockers, etc.,
cupboard, cellar cupboard, lot of
carpet, mating and rugs, clocks
couch, settee, piano, victrola, old
time desk, dishes, lamps, pictures
mirrows, cook stove, chunk stove
coal stove, 2 kegs paint, coal OF
tank, new; step ladder, lawn mower
garden tools, cream separators
and other articles too numerous tt
mention.
TERMS CASH
RACINE, Auct.
VIM. A. GRUBB,
CURTIS C.. GRUBB,
Administrators
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-20
TIMoNIUM HORSE SHOW

At the suggestion of a number of
owners of promising jumpers, Glass
IA for Pairs of Hunters has been
abandoned by The Timonium Horse
Show Committee, and in it's place
there will be Glass A, Green
Hunters (not hunted prior to Season
1925-1926.) Performance 600
conformation 400. This should
prove a popular change, and will
introduce some very promising
material to the horse-loving public.
The announcement that Mr.. Percy
R. Drury, of Red Gate," Boyce,
Va, would judge at the Show on
Tuesday, September 7, has been we'll
received by exhibitors, as Mr..
Drury, native of England, has had
long experience in the ring, through
out Virginia and elsewhere, and is
generally recognized as an expert.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-20
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

This is to give notice that the
subscriber, of Cecil County, has OBJ
tanned from the Orphans Court of
said county, letters of administra-
ton on the personal estate Of
CEPHAS B. DALTON
late of said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the
said deceased are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, duly authenticated,
on or before the 3Oth day of
January, 1927
they may otherwise by law, be ex-
cluded, from all benefit of said
estate. All indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate
to the subscriber.
Given under my hand and seal
this 21st day of July, 1926.
OMA DALTON,
Administrative.
Test: Robert ]. McCauley, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-20
Defendants Budget

The prisoner in western court was
charged with so trivial an offense that
the judge told him that If he would
plead guilty he would let him off with
fine.
Before we plead guilty." replied
the mans lawyer, wed like to know
what the fine will be-"
isn't it rather unusual to attempt
to bargain with the courtY asked the
judge.
Perhaps 1t is, your honor" replied
the lawyer, but ip this case it is i'm
portant. You see, the prisoner has
only $12, and as my fee is $40. we
can't afford to plead guilty If your
honor Intends to fine him more than
So"