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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
EIo-vee, Day At Mrf; nrt,n.e ?

sundav. Oct. 5, wa til 2nnual
."Flowe" Day OF Mo-, - Sun
day school. The fro~t Of - ciurch
was lada1 vita be- ati. e.. ~rTers,
dahlias, outnumberi. 2 t. .Crs. A
wCndc"ful 2 2"sortr2calt Of decorative,
attractive cactus of many colors,
beautiful pompons and show dah-
has. AL the c0ee s.- ,t-lday
school session short talks were as
follows: fT2y should a young man
he interested in flowers, Owen Lin
dimoTC. He compared the tiny seed
or root developing into a beautiful
flower, to youth with all it's posi-
tilities of making beautiful life.
Why should older men be interested,
VIM. Shilling, said because of the
beautiful decorative and attractive
surroundings of the home. Why
doesn't the average person pay
more attention to flowers, Mrs. Ho-
mer Mccormick in part said "lack of
time" Mrs. Vernon Spencer spoke
on "How much do flowers add to
life of the Sunday school," They add
very much by making the place
cheerful and bright. How to teach
children to love flowers, Mrs. Law
sic Glenn, She brought out the
thought of early childhood training;
they could be taught very young to
love and admire flowers and not to
destroy them. These Glover days"
show to us the wonderful "works of
God."-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
Man Wanted

Mr.. VIM. Huffman of this place
wants a mamie doesn't know his
name, neither does any one else
here. In the early part of fair week
a stranger came here with a team
of horses, and took them to the Huff
man barn to have them cared for
The man staid around for a number
of days; ate at the different res
taurants; talked with those about
the livery stable, but not to any
great extent, but never did he dis
close his identity. Besides his team,
he had saddle, with bag tied onto
it, in which was a suit of clean over
alls and jacket, safety razor,
watch, and some other things. In
the course of some days, he did not
barn, and since has not been seen or
heard from here Ee left here the
two horses, and other things de-
scriOed, but the man seems to have
completely vanished, without leav-
ing any trace of his whereabouts,
and not knowing his name Mr.. Huff
man has found it up hill work trying
to locate or find trace of him.
He describes the man as being
somewhat past middle age; we'll
built and fairly we'll dressed, and as
having peculiar and noticeable
growth on one of his ears. Else
where in this issue Mr.. Huffman is
advertising for sale the team of
horses, to satisfy a claim he has for
the care and feeding of the same.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
Writes From st. Louis

Mr.. c. M. Stewart in writing Oct.
4, from st. Louis, said:
1 am sending you under separate
cover a few pictures and news items
covering the world series here in
St. Louis, the biggest thing from a
STANDPOINT of enthusiasm and noise,
that ever happened to st. Louis. The
Cardinals have just stepped off the
train from New York, and the dem
onstration is tremendous. We are
right downtown in the center of
things. I don't suppose / will see
anyone from home out here, as I
very seldom do, but l sure would
like to see some of the boys. My
brother and l are going to see as
many of the games as possible, but
it looks like we will have to stay up
all night to do it, for we were un-
able to procure seats in advance.
(The pictures Mr.. Stewart refers
to are posted in the window of the
Democrat office, on the first floor
Ed
Mother is well and sends regards.
We enjoy the Democrat fine, and
look forward to every issue.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
Young Peoples Conference

The tenth annual state young peo-
pies conference will be held at Day.
ton, Oct. %, 23, "a. About 1900
delegates, ages 16 to "a, from the
organized classes of the young peo-
pies division of the Sunday schools
of Ohio, are expected to attend, as
well as adult leaders of this division.
The organized classes in the young
peoples division in Morgan county,
should send delegates. Further in
formation, bulletins, and delegates
credentials can be secured from En-
NETT Taylor of McConnelsville,
county superintendent of the young
peoples division.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
v. II. Walters For Representative

". u. Walters For Representative
We have had number of in
quiries concerning Mr.. Victor B.
Walters of Manchester township,
Democratic candidate for represen-
tatiye. We can state that he is COM
petent in every respect and thor
oughly in accord with Governor
Donahey's policies. Much as Gov
ernor Donahey has done for the peo-
pie Of the state, and Morgan county
has not been forgotten, he has had
10 do 1t pretty much lone-handed,
and with friendly legislature he
would do even more.
Concerning Mr.. Victor Birney
Walters: He was born near Glen
wood Schuyler county, Missouri, in
1873; was educated in the common
schools Of Missouri, Iowa and Ohio;
raised on farm and is thoroughly
in sympathy with farming interests:
attended business college at Zanes-
Vile in 1900, acquiring shorthand;
held position briefly on daily
newspaper at Clarksburg. w Va,
the next year; held a clerical posi-
tion IN trainmaster's office at Cam
bridge shop in 1904; held position
in Southern Express Co. office at
Lynchburg, Va, in 1909; learned
barber trade. serving short ap-
premiership in McConnelsyille with
Harry Adams, now OF California,
and George Davis of GAINESVILLE.
Gives his trade as "barber." Has
served as clerk Of Manchester town
ship in the aggregate of ten years.
Has wife and four children
three girls and a boy.
He corresponded for the Morgan
County Democrat for many years,
under the nom de plume of Bun
kum,' when this paper was under
the proprietorship of the Tannehills,
who came from Manchester town
ship.
He fayors remodeling of many
laws, and the repeal of others
wherever their operation has been
found to increase cost of govern
ment, without corresponding ad-
vantage to tax payer.
He says he will not attempt, pub
lie speaking, but promises to get
just as much "kick" in vote with
out and accompanying verbal bonn
bast. He also states that he will at
tempt through committee work to
bring about the various remedial
legislation which he sponsors as a
panacea for the ills of an over-legis-
lated state.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
MRS. RACHEL KENNARD DIES
AT HER HOME IN MALTA

Funeral services for Mrs. r. A.
Kennard whose death occurred
Sunday, after about two weeks ILL
ness with meningeal trouble. were
held at the Methodist Episcopal
church here Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock. Mrs. George Lowell pre-
sided at the organ One selection
was furnished by quartet compos-
ed OF w D. Danford F. M. Beckett.
Mrs. ]. G. Scott and Mrs. S. C.
White; and Fl G. Betz, a son-in-law
Of the deceased. sang Some Day"
Rev. w. T. w. Seller gave the Scrip
ture reading and made the prayer.
and Atty c. H. Fouts read an
obituary sketch prepared by him
self. Rev. Chas. H. NORM deliver
ed the funeral sermon The five
sons Of the eceased-George. Carl.
Howard Orin and Harry Kennard.
and the brother Of the deceased, DIR.
J. A. King, served as pail bearers.
and interment was made in the Nc
Connelsyille cemetery An extract
from the sketch by Mr.. Fouts is
given below
Rachel King was born May 81.
1851, and her death occurred at her
home in Malta, O., Sunday, Oct. 3,
1925, at $50 a. m, her age being
70 years. The deceased was
daughter Of Joel and Elizabeth
King, who resided a. the time Of her
birth, near Westland, Morgan coun-
ty, O. She was the oldest of fam
ily OF eight children, four of whom
survive: Mrs. Bell Balm, Mrs. Lena
Dougan and Dr.. J. A. King of this
county, and Mrs Mary Keyser.
half sister, in Mitchell, S. D. She
was married to r. a Kennard Oct.
6. 1863. The solemn service of this
hour precedes by one day, the 57th
anniversary of this marriage While
TO this bereft husband the close as.
soctation Of burial day and wedding
anniversary day makes sorrow deep
er and gives emphasis to grief, yet
each Of these days contributes to the
sacredness Of the other, and to his
heart both are and always will be,
holy days. To this union were born
ten children, eight of whom sur
viVe-George and Carl Kennard of
Pennsyille; Mrs. Florence Cameron
of Los Angeles, Cal; Orin of Tulsa,
Okla; Howard and Harry Kennard,
and Mrs. Edna Betz of McConnels-
vile and Malta, and Mrs Helen Nc
Namara of Cleveland The two chill
dren deceased were the Oldest of the
family-William and Eva, the death
of William occurring at the age of
IA years, and that of Eva at the age
of 10 months. Besides the husband
and children surviving, are 10
grandchildren and two great grand
children. At an early age the de-
ceased united with the Methodist
Episcopal church at Chesterhill, her
membership continuing there until
her death. She was also a member
of the Woman's Home Missionary
society Of the McConnelsville NJ. E.
church
Mrs. Kennard was a good wom-
an, her daily life exemplifying the
virtues of Christian character; de-
voted in her family life and to
neighbors and friends cheerful,
kind, considerate and loyable, help
full to all. What is treasured in the
hearts of those who knew her is the
only fitting tribute to her worth.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
w. III. Nj. S. Meeting At McKendlee

The Morgan county group meeting
of the Woman's Home Missionary
society of the Cambridge district, M
E. church, will be held at McKen-
dree M. E. church next Tuesday,
Oct. 12. The afternoon session be-
gins at 1880, and evening Session at
1880. Several prominent speakers
are on the program. The Queen
Esthers of McConnelsville are on
for musical number, and the Nc
Kendree Mems chorus will sing.
The program throughout will be in
teresting.
A pot luck supper will be served
at the church at o'clock.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
Mothers Jewels-Pleasant Time

Mrs. C. e. Mcclure, leader of the
Mothers Jewels band of the Malta M.
E. church, sent out an invitation to
the members of that band, to be
present at a picnic supper held at
the church parlors last Saturday,
the hours being from to p. m.
Each was privileged to invite one
mother or some other relative.
Thirty-fve children of the band re-
sponded, also 26 mothers, making in
all 81 guests.
A delicious supper was served, the
children all being seated at a long
table. A fine social time was spent
in connection, with games, etc.,
and the gathering was a most en-
joyable one for young and old
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
Serisht Funeral At High Hill

Funeral services for Mrs. Arminta
Seright of Meigs township, Mus
kingum county, whose death occur
High Hill Presbyterian church
Thursday afternoon, Sept. 80, and
nterment was made in the church
She is survived by four
hildren-Charles and Emma of the
lome, and Howard B. Seright and
Mrs. w. A. Wilson of Spratt.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
At The Churches
Tabor Cburch of Christ

/ Bible school at 10 a. m. Preach
ing at II a. m. and 1880 p M, BY
the pastor, Rev. S. p Moody
Malta Methodist Episcopal Church
Sabbath school at 9:15 a.. nj
Morning service at 1890. Sermon
by the pastor. Subject, 1.-THE
Christians Hope and Destiny Here.
after" Evening service at O'Clock
Sermon by the pastor. Subject,
"Counterfeits Of Truth" Mid week
service Wednesday at Z .. m. A
cordial invitation is extended &C
y. Clifford, pastor.
4 Methodist Protestant Church
( Sunday school at 9:15 a. m.
Morning worship at 1890. Chris
tian Endeayor at $50 p. m. Even
ing worship ct 7:30. All services
Sunday will be held in the basement
floor, as work has begun in the audi
torium.-L. B. Douglas. pastor.
BristoI-Dee.field Churches
( Rev. George G. Van ArtsdaIen will
occupy his pulpit in the Deerfeld
church Sunday morning at II
O'Clock, and the Bristol pulpit Sun
day evening at 7:30. Sunday school
in 10th churches at 10 o'clock
Christian Endeavor in both churches
at 7 O'Clock. The young women s
class al Bristol of which Mrs II. G.
Henderson is teacher, will hold q
social Saturday evening Everyone
is invited 70 attend
Nchendree Circuit
Services at Mt. Zion Sunday. Oct.
10: Sunday school at $3.50. Preach
ing at 1920. Wesley Chapel: Sun
day school, 1:30. Preaching at
$3.50. You will note the services at
these points are changed. We will
be glad to meet you at these ser
vices.-J. L. Nuzum, pastor
Church OF Christ
Seventh street,
Bible study at $50 a. m. Morn
ing worship at 1890. Leader,
Wayne Bankes. Lesson, 1st Peter,
1st chapter. Subject, Trial OF
Faith" Evening service at 7:30.
Leader, Clyde Kincaid. Lesson, st.
John, 14th chapter. Subject, THE
Promise of the Holy Ghost" You
are invited to these services.
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m. Miss
aud I1ollo1y Leu
all be present on time. Special rail-
ly day exercises of Sunday school
and church at 1890 in the audi
torium; a good program will be CIV
en-. Christian Endeayor at 6:45 p.
m. Church service at 1880. Pop
ular questions answered: What is
the meaning of Election?" "Was
Jesus Poet?" Leader for Kings
meeting on next Wednesday at 1880
p. m, is Judge A. II. Mercer. You
are more than welcome at all of our
services.-Aivin \. Grove, pastor.
Pleasant Grove Church
Sunday school at p. m. Church
service at O'Clock. Subject, The
second sermon on the Parallels
"The Mustard Seed. Alvin n.
Grove.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
shoulder Broken In EalI

Mrs. Jennie B. Taylor, 554 Fred
erick avenue, fell down the cellar
stairway, Tuesday night, at her
home, fracturing her left shoul-
der, and cutting her right leg
below the knee, requiring ten
stitches to close the wound. Mrs.
Taylor was taken to the City hos
pital, where an X-ray was taken of
the shoulder and it was set. She is
getting along nicely. Mrs. Taylor, is
the mother of Dan E. Shelby, who is
well known, and Louis Shelby, both
employees of the Beacon Journal
Akron Beacon Journal.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
To Gravel River Road

It is stated that II state trucks
will be put to work soon hauling
gravel on the river road between
Duncan Falls and this place. The
word comes from George Carr,
maintenance engineer of the state
highwa y department, that it will be
put on before baf weather sets in.
This will practically insure a good
road all winter to GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
Court House News
COMMISSIONERS MEET

The county commissioners held
their regular monthly ssting Mon
day, and transae cd busfness as fol-
lows:
Roads Eejected
The Ralph Wood road in York
township was rejected, also the Ho-
mer D. Henery road in Windsor
township.
A petition of the Union township
trustees, asking for state and coun-
ty aid on road number 13, secondary
road, was ordered filed.
The petition of E. I'll. Huffman
and others, asking for a bridge at
the Bone crossing, Bloom township,
was ordered filed.
The commissioners adjourned to
meet today
COMMON PLEAS COURT
In the alimony case of Zenola /.
Ryan vs.. Charles Fl. Ryan, alimony
is fixed, while litigation is pending,
at $50, to be paid within ten days.
PROBATE COURT
The will of Sarah J. Warner, late
of Malta township, has been flied for
probate.
Final distribution has been made
in the estate of Mary Elizabeth
Zumbro, deceased, and S. B. Zum-
bro. executor, is discharged
The estate of j. w. Nelson has
been fully settled, and Lizzie Mel
son, executrix, discharged.
The farm of the late J. F. Brown,
of about so acres, situated in Penn
and Marion townships, was sold at
administrators sale, Saturday, to
Mr. Ward w. White, for S1,460. 1t
was appraised at $500,
Marriage Licenses
Floyd Charles Blaney. miner,
York township, son of M. X. Blaney,
and Violet Smith, clerk, of Rose
Farm. daughter of Joseph Smith,
Rev w. e. w. Seller officiating.
RECORDERS OFFICE
John Brooks to T. H. Mccoy,
transfer n interest in oil royalty,
Windsor, 81.
John Brooks to H. H. Choguill,
transfer of " interest in oil royalty,
Windsor, 81.
&C. Edgell and wife to J. D.
Pearce, 1850 acres lease, Deerfield;
Henrietta Wilcox to same, 95 acres,
Deerfield.
The Skipton Farm Oil Co. to I. N.
and E. P. Endicott, release of lease,
Marion.
McConnelsville Cemetery Co. to
Mrs. Jno. w. Kuhn, cemetery lot,
McConnelsville.
Essie Martin to J. D. Pearce, so
acre lease, Deerfeld, $3.50; Gott-
lieb Maier and wife to same, 80
acres, $6.67; Henrietta Wilcox to
same, 95 acres, 81.
Chas. T. Crooks and wife'to John
Schaad and wife, 26.48 acres,
81; same to same, 202.39
acres, Windsor, 81.
Daniel c. Head to Jno. M. Greer,
Al acres, Morgan, 81.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
COUNCIL NOTES

At the regular meeting of the
council last Friday night. building
permits were issued to D. G.. Ralston
for sun parlor, and Ned Conner, a
coal house. An application made by
Clark Cotton for a garage, was
tabled for further Investigation.
1t was decided to move the may
Qr's office to the third foo" Of the
opera house, and offer fo~ rent the
mayors office, and the small room
adjoining it,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
Football FRIDAY

Friday afternoon at o'clock
sharp, M. & M. high school football
team will play "Parkersburg's s
Lightweights, on the Malta athletic
field. This game was originally
scheduled to be played at Parkers-
burg, but was changed to this place
Tuesday, and it is sure to be dandy
game. Don't miss it,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
Deaths Toll

Sept. 80 to Oct. z

Sept. 80 to Oct.
Mrs. Arminta Seright, High Hill.
Mrs. Rachel Kennard, Malta.
p. Fl. Secrest, Hoskinsville.
Webster Moore, MeConnelsville.
Chas. briggs, Deavertown.
Samuel McCann, Chagrin Falls.
Samuel Penrod, Sayre.
Madison Ralphs Caldwell.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07

w. G.. Fawcett of Chesterhill re-
turned Monday from a very success
full fair trip, with the Fawcett, Hill
G Co. exhibit of fine wool sheep and
Chester White hogs, showing at
Chesterhill, Athens, Columbus,
Pennsboro, w. Va, Wheeling, w.
Va, St. Clairsville, McConnelsville,
Cadiz and Smithfeld, winning 100
first premiums, 100 seconds, 27
third and 29 championships. Four
teen of the premiums were won at
Ohio State fair.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07

Mr.. Howard Forsyth of Lincoln,
Neb., came Sunday for a visit with
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Forsyth of Malta township, and to
go with them on an eastern auto
trip. They left Wednesday for
Washington, D. c.. and will visit
other places in the east. They plan
to be gone about a week. Mr.. For
syth will return here with MS par
ents, and then expects to leave on a
business trip TO New York City. He
is employed in the state department
of vocational education, being in
the Smith Hughes work. His duties
take him pretty much over the state.
He also contributes articles occas-
ionally to the Successful Farmer,
and other publications.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
Store Rohbed At ReyerIv

The E. j. Reicker store at Beverly
was entered Tuesday night and rob-
bed of merchandise to the amount of
$500. The thieves gained entrance
by "jimmying, one of the rear win
dows on the first floor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
Grand Jury Reports

The grand jury was in session
Tuesday and Wednesday. Forty
one witnesses were examined, cover
ing 21 cases; 10 bills were present
ed, and IL ignored None of the in
dictments have been made public.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07

The Friendship Circle met at the
home of Mrs. Clara Spencer. There
were IL members and three visitors
present. A very interesting and in
structive program was put on by
the leaders Mrs. Mary Hammond
and Mrs. Sarah White. At the close
the hostess served melon. The next
meeting will be at the home of Miss
Myrtle Still, Oct. IS. Program:
Song; roll call, my favorite line of
poetry; music, victrola; stenciling,
an easy way to decorate, Miss Myrtle
Still; cross word puzzle in colors,
Mrs. Ida Buchanan; music, record,
81 hear you calling me-" reading,
Mrs. Clara Spencer; discussion by
club members.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
Miss Christine Shilling who

Miss Christine Shilling who has
been subject to attacks of appendi-
citis, suffered severe attack last
Thursday while at New Concord,
where she has been attending col
lege. She returned to her home
near here, and was later taken to
the Bethesda hospital, and Monday
night underwent an operation. She
is getting along nicely.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07

Ernest Ham, the younger son of
Mr.. and Mrs. ANGEL Ham, of Sagi-
nav, Mich, has not been well since
they moved to that place some weeks
ago. He is suffering with something
like appendicitis for which he is un-
dergoing treatment, and it is hoped
that an operation may be avoided.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07

At the meeting of the Woman's s
Foreign Missionary society of the M.
E. church held Friday, at the home
of Mrs. L. T. Gray, the following
were elected officers for the coming
year: Mrs. A. H. Mercer, president; +;
Miss Eva Simpson, secretary, and
Mrs. L. T. Gray, treasurer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
SHERIFF NEWTON RESIGNS
SUCCESSOR IS APPOINTED

At called meeting of the county
commissioners last Friday, the res
ignation of Sheriff w. NJ. Newton
was accepted and George Kennard
OF Penn township was named to fill
the vacancy. AS was stated in this
paper recently, the expense meney
for the sheriff had been exhausted,
and he had no means with which to
carry on the office as 1T should be.
At the beginning of the year the
budget was made out for the var
ious offices, and the sheriff's office
was, it seems, underestimated, and
when the year was about two thirds
up, the money for this office was
gone. The sheriff, as we get it, went
to the commissioners and asked for
more money with which to carry on
the work of the office The COM
missioners claimed they had no
means available for such purposes.
However we understand that they
agreed TO find some way to raise
enough money for the sheriff for an
other month, but Mr.. Newton knew
that when the months allowance
was exhausted, he would probably
i-S''0 .AS 1dhe IuiHS ~ ld~S' Ap ihCA-
ey. Another thing displeasing to
Sheriff Newton, was that at the last
meeting of the commissioners, the
sheriff was allowed but 20c per meal
for each prisoner. So all things con-
sidered, it was more than the sheriff
felt that he could stand, and with
the very small salary the office pays.
here, he could not 90 down into his
pockets to meet the official ex-
penses.
His successor took over the
the duties Of sheriff, having served
as deputy while his father r. A.
Kennard was sheriff some years ago.
His son Mr.. Charles kennard who
has been deputy under Sheriff New
ton, will remain as deputy sheriff.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
Returns Home From Convention

Mrs. Rosa Fouts returned Mon
day, after attending the national
postmasters' convention held at
Kansas City, Mo-, and visiting with
her brother DR.. Howard Mcdonald
and family at Fairfield, Ia. The
first night she spent at the McDon-
aid home, was quite a disturbing
one, as the family had the expert
ence of the house being struck by
lightning, in storm, chimney be-
ing hit, topping over on the house,
making quite crash, and damaging
the roof, letting in the rain. The
lights over the house were also put
out of commission. DR.. Mcdonald
suffered some, but not seriously,
from the shock of the lightning, but
none of the others were injured.
Mrs. Fouts was gone in all about
two weeks.