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New Britain herald., 1926-12-21
ABLE AND ROSEMARY
 BACK AT PARSONS
JeWish-lrish Comedy Continues
 to Provide MerTiment
(By Herald Reviewer)
Cast of Characters

Cast or Characters
 Isaac Cohen .............. Will Fox Mrs. Isaac Cohen ......., Lulu Thorne Rabbi Jacob Samuels .... Alfred Clarke Soloman Levy .......... Nat s. Jerome Abraham Levy this son) Frank Stevens Rosemary Murphy Alice Davenport Patrick Murphy ......... W. J. Brady Father Whalen ........ Edwin Maynard
 Allen, Henrietta Mullen, Mary Tho Train Bearer ..... Thelma Saglio
 "Abie's Irish Rose" which threatens to become the century plant of the theater. blossomed again last night at Parsons, Hart ford, where it will remain for the rest of the week.
 Despite elevated eyebrows and supcrcilious smiles of superiority this play has a strong human ap- peal and, like a good story, it never seems to grow old. It is composed of wholesome comedy in abundance and is presented for one purpose and one only-to make people laugh. It does not attempt to solve a modern problem, it is not sexy, it is not suggestive, proving that a play may be clean and live and prosper.
 "Abie's Irish Rose" is the cen- turys wonder. It has smashed all records for continuity of perfor- nance in New York and several road companies are making people laugh all over the nation. As re- suit, it's sponsor. Anne Nichols, has accum ula1ed riches that make even an income tax collector dizzy. Like MT. Tennysons little brook, it bids fair to run on forever.
 The company at Parsons theater is well cast and handles the null tiplicity of situations which cause roars of laughter in a capable man. ner Lulu Thornc. Nat s. Jerome. Will Fox and w. J. Brady stand out prominently. Alice Davenport is sweet Rosemary Murphy Levy"
 Matinees will be given on We'd nesday and Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-21
AL LEMONS AT LYCEUM

Al Lemons, comedian and dancer, is at the Lyceum theater this week with the Tip Top Merrymakers. a tabloid musical comedy which features bit of burlesque, song, dance and comedy. Latest song hts of the day are intersperced in the program and chorus of pretty girls does a snappy bit.
 The companion attraction is the feature rhotofilm "The Clinging Nine,' a screen version of the musi- cal show in which Peggy Woods starred a couple of seasons ago. Ieatrice Joy and Tom Moore have the principal roles in the movie.
 Miss Joys part is that of a mod ern business woman, addicted to straight hair combtng and severe frocks. As a business woman she is ace high but as sweetheart she is nil.
 The Mcrrymakers will change their pragrom on Thursday and the picture too, will be changed, bring ing Bert Lytell in Obey the Law
New Britain herald., 1926-12-21
INGERSOLL LAWYER
 INSISTS ON PROBE
Claims Pr0baSCO Pursued W0m-
 an Found Dead in Home

New York, Dec. 2l Pl-The sui eide theory attach d 10 the death of Mrs. Robert H. Ingersol. who is al legged to have severely wounded Wal lace NJ. Probasco in her fashionable Park avenue apartment on Sunday and then turned the pistol on her self. today was under the fire of her attorney, Frederick C. Leu buscher.
 IT. a statement issued after Pro- basco had been released from the prison ward at Bellevue hospital on $12,500 l ' on a technical charge Of homicide and removed to a private sanitarium, Ieubuscher denied that Mrs. 1ngersoll owed Prohasco money. said Probasco was the pursuer of the dead woman. and demanded a thorough police investigation of the case.
 News articles so far advanced,
New Britain herald., 1926-12-21
THE NEW PALACE

Raymond Griffith. he of the mil lion dollar personality and shiny topper, has been elevated to star dom by the folks who turn over their hard earned money at the box office, and he's sure to vindicatc the confidence the fans had in him in his latest comedy Hes a Prince which is now playing at the New Palace. What with reviewing pa rades, laying corner stones, christ ening ships, judging baby contests and a hundred and one other equal ly silly things, son of royalty, contrary to popular belief, is not a gentleman iof leisure. Actually he is a young man leading a very hec- tic life. But you can bet your life that Griffith gets lot Of fun out of it in his new picture.
 Assisting Raymond Griffith in "He's Prince is Mary Brian, the sweetest face girl on the screen. Tyrone Power and other well known stars are also in the cast.
 It's real howl when Griffith kicks against being made king and is carried bodily into the coronation room. Hes Prince is Griffith's story and Griffiths gags. It's 8 screamingly funny comedy.
 The companion feature on this program is the new racing melo- drama with Anne Cornwall and Robert Agnew in Racing Blood" which is different from the cut and dried path of the usual race track melodrama. There is no villain, no old homestead to be mortgaged, and no hero to come in at the last mo- ment and win the race.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-21
800 Drivers Tagged
 In BridgepOrt Drive

Westfield. N. J.. Dec. 21-tRl- Nine hunderd New York bound con- mutors on a local express of the Central railroad of New Jersey es- caped injury or death today when the locomotive of an east bound Baltimore and Ohio express ran through an open switch at the Central avenue crossing here and sideswiped one coach of the Central train.
 No one was injured in the crash although the coach was lifted from the track. George G. Coleman, of Baltimore. engineer of the B and 0 train said he did not see the s'gr., set against him in time to stop lis train. Traffic on the line was tied up for several hours.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-21

United States to succeed Henry BerenGer, today was named min- ister at Vienna by the cabinet. The appointment is in the nature of d promotion for Count De Chambrun, who is a descendant of Lafayette.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-21

secretary. William J. Rawlings; senior deacon. William c. Gibney; junior deacon. Fl. r. Reddell; chap lain. George II. Mitchell; marshal, Eugene E. Dyson; senior steward, Irving W. Mott; junior steward. Alexander Smyrk, jr.; organst, Fred c. Eppler; tyler, William II. Hors- fall.
 William J. Rawlings. former chief of police. was installed as secretary for the 56th consecutive term.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-21

Eugene F. Dyson was elected trustee and John w. Lockett was re- elected Masonic hall representative.
 A past masters jewel was present. cd to the retiring master by Secrc- tary Rawlings on behalf of the lodge. A Masonic watch charm was pre- scented to Mir. Dyson by Alexander Bollerer on behalf of the 39 new members "raised' during the year.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-21
OFFICERS SEATED
 BY HARMONY LODGE
Mitchell Succeeds Ryson-RaW-
 in9S Returns for S6th Time

George w. Mitchell was installed as worshipful master of Harmony lodge A. r. and A. M., at the annual installation exercises last evening by Past Master Herton T. Hallett. act ing as special deputy from the grand lodge. Mr. Mitchell succeeds Eugene F. Dyson, whose term has just expired.
 Other officers installed were as follows: Senior warden, Hollis J. Foster; junior warden, F. Ernest
New Britain herald., 1926-12-21
TAXES ON CIGARETTES
Kansas City Expects to Realize
 S25O.0OO a Year Revenue

N'f ''NPN'tN# " tAN'a'-.
 S250.0OO a Year Revenue
 Kansas City, Dec. 21 R,-The city council last night voted 20 per cent tax on the retail cost of cigar cites sold in Kansas City in addition to charging all dealers an annual license fee of $1 to sell them.
 Passage of the measure which be- comes effective January 1. was pre- ceded by the adoption of resolu- tion pledging the council to use the additional revenue derived from the tax to amortize the judgment bonds, increase tiremens salaries and h. stall additional street lights.
 The tax is expected to yield se50,- GOO year.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-21

France has started an extensive tween Strasbourg and Bale for pow CT and navigation purposes, the scheme to cost nearly 31o,000, ,O0o.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-21

The number of Hungarian busi- ness failures in the last year has been greater than in 250 years, the finance minister reported.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-21
AMBASSADOR TO VIENNA

Paris. Dec. 21 Py-Count Charles De Chambrun. French minister at Athens. who was seriously consil- cred for the enthusiastically to the
New Britain herald., 1926-12-21

Pawtucket. E. l.. Dec. @1.-LPl-- Arthur and Edward McAloon. hroth- CTS. aged 64 and 5i, respectively, were found dead of gas asphyXiation in their room today. Gas was cscap- ing from Q two- burner stove. Arthur fully dressed. was seated in a chair. The other brother was in bed.
 The deaths were discovered by Mrs. Ellen Holden. proprietor of the rooming house. The police said that the deaths were accidental.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-21

past masters apron was presented by the new master to the retiring master on behalf of the officers.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-21
GAS KILLS CHILD
Six Other Members of Providence Family Seriously 1.-Two killeu In PaWtucket.

Providence. R. l., Dec. 91.-tPI- One r year old girl is dead and six other members of the family n. George r. Mellen. ?1 Central street, are in critical conditions after be- ing overcome by gas leaking into their home early this morning. Bar hara, a daughter, succumed in spite of rescue efforts.
 Mellen, himself, regainod cons sciusncss only after reaching the Rhode Island hospital but his con- dilion. as that Of his wife, Clara, and the others remains doubtful.
 Police Sergeant Thomas X. Gull len and Patrolman Thomas G. Cur zio, who broke down a door. found all but one of the prostrate forms lying on the kitchen floor, clad in nightclothing, as if they had fallen while trying to reach the door. Henry. 13 was in bod. With the father and mother were George F. Jr.. 1G; Barbara, Gertrude, 9. and Clara :. Policemen and volunteers worked on the victims on comfort ables and blankets spread in the backyard until ambulances could take them away.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-21

Vaudeville by professional enter tainers was furnished and refresh ments were served.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Route No. rs. Petitions No. 52s2 and
nc NO 5000. bfS Bristol and Manchester
Townships. by quarfying, crushing,
hauling and spreading limestone.
2s Tta'h' II favement - T. Roadway
Length $4,000 IT, or 10 miles.
Estimated cost of construction,
-Date set for completion, September
Proposal No. 2
Morgan County. on Section "E' OF
the McConnelsvTIle-C Cambridge Road.
L G. H. No. 484, State Route No. 215.
Petition No. 6027, in Manchester town
snip. by quarrying, crushing, hauling
and spreading limestone.
Width: Pavement 10 TT. Roadway
Length 1s,4s0 TT. or s.5 miles.
Estimated cost of construction.
$6,37f25.
Date set for completion, September
Is. 1926.
The bidder must submit with his
bid a certified check in an amount
equal to five per cent (5 percent) of
the estimated cost. but in no event
more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10.-
900 00l.
Plans and specifications are on file
IN the office of the County Surveyor
Resident Engineer and the Depart
ment of Highways and Public Works,
Division OF Highways.
reject any and all bids.
G.. f. SCHLESINGER,
Director of Highways and Public
Works. 4m2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

of our family kept us employed and
our minds Ill at ease. Very thank
full are we that the sick one has re-
covered and our own health is fair
ly good. We are having beautiful
spring like weather and everything
looks nice We did not have Sc
we're winter, and roads have been
good all the time. With profound
sorrow we have read notice of the
death of so many of our old school
mates and friends-Elizabeth Ray
Shook, Thomas Ray. J. Q. Seng, l..
B. Devol and others. Indeed it
seems as if most of them have pass
ed on. Speaking to Aunt Sarah
Ann" of the OgleVee brothers, re-
minds us that we went to school to
their mother in the early sos, yet
how few would there be could we all
get together now-Of those who
came together in the old hall which
was afterward cut down and used
as church house, and about the
close of the Civil war was burned to
the ground in the night. / will try
not to tire your patience Suffice it
to say I will be subscriber to the
Democrat as long as | am able to
read, and the Meigs section must
always be forthcoming. With re-
CARDS to all, NJ. E. Ashton
We made mistake in noting the
sick. We said Mary Belle Embree
when we meant Mary Belle Fland-
ers. By the way Mary Belle is the
only young Flanders in these parts,
Being the good girl she is she viii
soon change her name, and then
goodbye to the name
Baz Wells, while still improving,
is still confined to his bed.
ssad accident
Mrs e. III. Little (Dell WILSON,
fell out of the hay NOW Saturday
evening breaking both bones in the
right leg just above the ankle.
Clell Greer has been confined to
his home the past week with a COM
plication OF diseases.
Meigs, o., March 6, 1926.
My Dear Aunt Sarah Ami was
both tickIed and Mortified at your
recent letter. Is it possible that
even you have thin places in your
religion? / am surprised that you
should find fault with poor Uncle
Timothy and that right on the eve
of big meeting. We are satisfied
that had Lucy Calvert or Mrs. Bar
low said half as much about
him, there would be ruption in the
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Bundle Bee club. We have been
wondering why Uncle Timothy don't
run for office. Don't let him come
out too soon The early blossoms
are likely to be frosted. Don't let
him come out for sheriff, as We
think somebody appointed fellow
to follow Mont, anyway we noticed
a fellow going up jail alley with a
tin badge on. Perhaps if you are
careful about what you say to Uncle
Timothy and keep him in a good hu-
NOR. till the preacher gets to firing
at him, two weeks may be suffi-
cient to put him on the solid track.
for office, but because of the fact
that Uncle Timothy is better ac-
quainted we feel he is the logical
candidate. You know logical
cuts more of a figure than "qualifi-
cation" A friend is afraid you will
If they knew you as we do they
would know one woman who could
keep secret. OF course Uncle Tim
othy had to go and bIab after you
had conflded secret which prob
ably proved the preacher was mis-
taken when he pronounced you one.
/ would be a bit careful of Uncle
Timothy's company. wouldn't
want him going with man who lost
his cane too many times If you can
find time, write and tell us about
the meeting and the effect on Uncle
Your nephew, Willie.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11
UniOnville

j. w. Kuntz sold his team of
horses to the buyers in McConneIs-
vile last Friday Lew Reed sold a
horse the same day to the same
buyers.
fTIse Barnes sold 18 head of hogs
to Mr. Bell of Waterford, and de-
livered them last Friday
Kay Barnes was employed last
week with his team transporting
Mr.. Paisley of the Black & Grant
Co., over this territory.
Several of the boys from here
who attended the Ford dance at
McConnelsville, report fine time.
Mrs. Ed Kidd Very Ill
Mrs. Ed Kidd who has been very
i'll for some time with complica-
tions, remains about the same, and
shows no improvement. She is past
70 years of age.
j. H. Wickersham and c. A. Steg-
ner went to McConnelsville last
week on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. C. Wilson and
w. o. Barnes were business visitors
in McConnelsville Saturday.
Link Mason has leased the c.. A.
Walker coal mine for three years,
and will soon be ready to furnish
coal at lower price.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

ments i'm: Morgan County, on Section
Route. No. 81. in Malta and Deerfield
townships, by grading, constructing
side approach structures, and paving
with one of the following types:
Type Be- Hillside Brick and Con-
crete, Gncluding hillside brick) esti-
mated cost of construction, $60.753.-
Type NJ (sT), Waterbound Macadam
Surface Treated, estimated cost of
construction, $5S,6S9.67.
26 it.
Length: 10,254 IT. or $1.s42 miles.
Date set for completion, Type BIC,
August IA, 1926
Date set for completion, Type M
(ST), October /. 1926.
The bidder must submit with his
bid certified check in an amount
equal to five percent (5 percent) of the
estimated cost. but in no event more
than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.-
00.)
Plans and specifications are on file
in the office of the County Surveyor.
Resident Engineer and the Depart
ment Of Highways and Public Works,
Division of Highways
The Director reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
G. f. SCHLESINGER
Director of Highways and Public
works 4m2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11
East Grove

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Fitch spent
Saturday night and Sunday with his
mother Mrs. Lucy Fitch, near
Mountviile.
Several from this community at
tended Ford's old time ffddIers'
contest and dance at the armory in
McConnelsville, last Thursday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. j. Humphrey
spent Sunday afternoon at George
Johnson's.
Mac Strobe of Utica is moving on
the Hugh Ellis farm.
Charley Newton and Elbert
RouanZoin will leave Thursday of
this week for the west.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Cash Barkhurst
and George Johnson were Stock
port visitors Saturday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11
Ieigs

Three below zero last Friday
mornins. Geo. p. Roberts tells us
that this is the first time he can re-
member of it going below zero in
March, in his 70 years.
You will all be glad to read the
letter from our friend Mrs. Ashton.
We want her to write us about the
school she mentions and give
names of pupils.
Mr.. John Anderson joined the
grip list, after last weeks copy was
sei.t in.
We learn from relatives here that
Wilson Henderson who had visited
friends here and started for home,
was taken worse while at the home
of DR.. Grimes. GAINESVILLE, and re-
nlained there for treatment.
Interesting History
We are in receipt of letter
from Mrs. c. e. Earnheart of Ok
lahoma City, Okla. inquiring for
particulars, dates and so on regard
ing Ezra and Thurza Osborne. We
have answered the letter, but we
feel there are some things about this
matter that will be Of interest to
our readers. First, we want to
thank the fair one of the probate's
office for the compliment. Perhaps
we should say we refer to looks.
On the monument of Ezra Osborne
we find the following first Mr..
OSBORNE was resident of Bristol
township, and went west where he
died and was brought back to
Meigs for burial "Oh Cod of love
4 cant tell why. that | should go so
far to die; When I was dead my
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

A. G.. Bankes and family attended
church in Malta, Sunday
Jerome Parsons made business
trip to Corning, Monday.
Clarence Jadwin. Geo Sidwell,
Brice Masterson and Irwin Master
son were in GAINESVILLE Monday.
White Mule Dealer Fined
A Santoy white mule" dealer
was arrested Sunday and was given
$500 fine, Monday.
Champion grange will have an
Irish program March IS.
Mrs. A. d. Morris is quite poorly
with heart trouble.
Geo. Dennis is able to be on the,
streets again, after being confined
to his home most of the winter.
An Italian evangelist of Colum-
bus conducted the Sunday morning
services at the G. u. church.
uac your cllhco ri utiop for 1925
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11
The Morgan County Thursday

friends thought best, to bring me
! back by them to rest" The Os-
bornes as we remember lived on the
farm now owned by Mrs. M. M. Har-
desty and known to the younger
! generation as the Scott Hooper
farm. What a store house of his
/ tory these old monuments hold.
Our uncle J. III. Mcdowell, route
two, tells us since writing the above.
that Ezra Osborne never reached
the land of his dreams, Kansas, but
died in st. Louis on the way out,
and the body was brought back from
there. If you can't find out through
the Democrat and it's correspond
ents-it never happened.
The township board of education
was in session Saturday night. I'm
der the new law they meet semi
often. The salary is the same as
heretofore.
Meigs Valley Grange
Meigs Valley grange held an in
teresting session Saturday after
noon. A committee was appointed
to draft a resolution relative to the
present school law of Ohio, and
present it at the meeting March 20,
at 1880 p. m. Come and say your
say and vote on this resolution. To
stay at home and cuss won't do any
good.
Writes from Kansas
New Cambria, Kan, March /, '26.
Thank you friend Byron. 1t is
very pleasing to us to know we are
remembered by old friends and ac-
quaintances in dear old Morgan
county. It was not that we had for
gotten, but sickness of member
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11
pORTERVHIE

e. E. Hane and family spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. M. r.
Hearing.
Rev Hart is conducting revival
meetings at the M. e. church.
Miss Florence Parsons visited
Sunday with Miss Selma Druey.
Lester Edgell and family of Red
Clay spent Sunday with Mrs. Ed
CELLS parents Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hane.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Department Of Highways and Public
WOrks-DivisiOn of Highways
Columbus, Ohio. Feb. 27, 1926
Unif Price Contract
Sealed proposals will be received at
the office of the Director of Highways
ways, at Columbus, Ohio, until two
o'clock p. M, Eastern Standard Time
Friday March 19. 1926, for improve
mentS in:
(Projects on Proposals NO. / and
NO. 2 to be awarded to the same con-
tractor as one Gontraet)
Proposal No.
Morgan county, on Sections K-3"
ana of the McConnelsyiTIe- -Cald-
well Road ]. c. III. No $50 State
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11
NOTICE or APPOINTMENT

Notice is hereby given that Har-
ry M. Finley has been appointed
and qualified as executor, of the es-
tate of George w. Blackburn, late
of Morgan county, Ohio, deceased.
Dated this first day of March, A.
D., 1925.
ALFRED H. MERCER,
Probate Judge of said County.
4m3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Department of Highways and Public
WOrks--DiyisiOn of Highways
Columbus O., March /, 1926.
VTu5f Price Contract
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-03-11

Sealed proposals will be received at
the office of the Director of Highways
and Public Works, Division of High
ways at Columbus, Ohio, until two
o'clock, p. M. Eastern Standard Time,
Friday, March 10, 1926, for improve
New Britain herald., 1926-02-23
PRESIDENT TALKS
 ABOUT WASHINGTON
Coolidge Extols Virtues {
 Father Of His Country

Washington, Feb. oS tPt~-Presi- ,4cnt Coolidge, on the birthday an niversary of George Washington paid tribute 10 him tonight as "the great example of Chur&ct er."
 Speaking before the department oi Superintcndence of the National Education association, the president avoided direct reference to the re- ncnt controversy over Washingtons personal habits and religious devo- ion, but he reminded his audience TO one chung more tcnaciously to what he believed was right or was prepared 10 make greater sacrifices for a just cause.
 I've shall fail in our estimation and understanding of him." Mir coolidge said, 'unloss We remember that during his life time he helped 10 buiil place of religious worship in his will he provided for institu ions Of learning and in his farewell address he, mphaSiZed the spiritua -alues of life. But what he did wa even more eloquent than what h' aid. He was d soldier, q patriot, { Naiesman: but in addition to al }lcse he was a great teacher.
 Was Broadmindcd Man