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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
Home Coming At Spurrier Ridge


Despite the fact that it rained al
most every day the past week, and
the roads leading to the Spurrier's s
ridge school house were very muddy,
the Homecoming at that place Sun
day, Oct. 3, was great day. BY the
noon hour, there were many cars
parked on the school grounds, and
all came we'll loaded with people,
and baskets Of good things to eat. A
fine dinner was served, the greater
number of them remembering the
many times they had eaten their
dinners there years before. After
dinner fine time was enjoyed by
all, visiting and taking many pic
lures. One lady present attended
school there sc years ago. The
methods of teaching then We're
quite different from what they are
now. There were about so present.
Those from a distance were Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Dempster and daughter
and Mrs. Jane Dempster and daugh-
ter of GAINESVILLE, and Will Carly of
Parkersburg.
1t was decided to hold another
homecoming next year, the last
Sunday in August. The officers
elected for the coming year, are Liz
zie Adrean, president; Mrs. Hannah
Wsolman, vice president; N. M.
Wood, secretary.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07

Otto E. Kistner of Cincinnati,
president of the Ohio State Pharma-
ceutical association, has announced
appointment of J. w. Dysle of Mar
ietta as chairman of the district of
the association embracing Athens,
Fairfield, Morgan, Hooking and
Washington counties. Mr.. Harry
Harris of Malta is named chairman
of Morgan county. The county pres
idents will have charge of the OBJ
servance of pharmacy week in the
district, Oct. 1915. During that
week addresses will be delivered by
pharmacists before many organi-
cations, and displays of drugs, chem
icals and laboratory equipment will
be arranged in drug store windows.
The purpose will be to emphasize
the professional side of pharmacy
and the part pharmacy plays in
preservation of public health. Med
ical, dental and nursing professions
are expected to assist in the weeks
observance.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07

A son was born Sunday evening
to Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Bamfield. The
Bamfields reside on the Lawrence
Diest farm, near Center Bend.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
Mrs. Blanche sprague Nominated

Mrs. Blanche Sprague of Cold
field, New, wife of Mr.. Chas. s..
Sprague, has been nominated on the
ADemocratic ticket for state represen-
ftatiye from that place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07

Next Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock, there will be a public pre-
sentation of so year veteran jewels
to two members of Morgan lodge,
/. o. o. F. The ceremony will be
held in the Embree park, and all
are invited, whether members of
the order or not
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07

The W. H NJ S. of the local M.
E. church will meet Friday, Oct, 8, 4
at 1880 p. M, with Mrs. Addie Arch
er. Mrs. Lizzie Dover's group will
have charge of the program. Miss
Tibbett of Kansas City, Mo-, who is
the national field secretary of the
society, will be present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07

Mrs. Thomas Jones of Cincinnati
has been visiting here at the DR.. c.
S. Dye home, and with other ac-
quaintances. She will be. remember
ed as Miss Birdie Sprague, daughter
of the late Samuel Sprague, and
granddaughter of the late Dr.. Rob-
inson of this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
New Era Club

/ A most auspicious event was the
initial meeting of the New Era club
with Mrs. c. NJ Scott, Oct 4. With
total membership of 29, but two
members were absent, all 25 active
members being present. The society
was honored with three guests, Miss
Nettie Mott CT Buffalo, n. Y, Mrs.
Tom Jones. nee Birdie Sprague, of
Cincinnati, and Mrs. Sarah Hawkins
Of COshocton.
The meeting was called to order
by the retiring president Mrs. L. E.
Sharp, who in a few we'll chosen re-
marks introduced her successor Mrs.
Lennard Sears. An able address
was delivered to the club, touching
on accomplishments by team work;
the value of literature in its teach
ings of life and practical service; the
modern drama with its satire of our
follies and prejudices and how it
helps with life's problems.
Mrs. Annie Rusk had for her sub
ject, THE Modern Age, one of the
great historic periods of the Drama"
She named the five periods of the
drama, told the famous dramatists OF
the leading countries and in an in
spring article laid the foundation
for the work of the year.
Mrs. Chas Stanbery followed with
the subject, New York-The the
atrical metropolis of the world to-
day" She wove into an entertain
ing paper, some impressions of a
visit to New York this summer, and
showed her enthusiasm for the the
atre in the descriptions she gave of
two comedies "Abie's Irish Rose"
and lone of the Family"
Mrs. Geo. Lowell followed with
piano music. Mrs. Sharp and Mrs.
Scott as hostesses served refresh
ments, and victrola music was en-
joyed.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07

Mrs. Joseph Murray who has not
been in good health for long tine,
is now not so well.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07

Mr.. Andrew Wilson of this place
who was seriously hurt at the fair
while driving a race horse, suffering
a compound fracture of his leg, is
slowly improving at the Bethesda
hospital. GAINESVILLE. A secondary
abscess developed, which was re-
Gently opened, since which he has
been resting more easily. He will
likely be in the hospital for several
days yet.
Mr.. J. N. Trash of Malta is suf-
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07

Mr.. Tom Risen of Triadelphia is
suffering with heart trouble and
complications.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
AGRICULTURAL y EWS NOTES
Stomach kIoY-ns

The excessive wet weather is ideal
for stomach worms. 1t is favorable
for Matching of eggs dropped in pas
ture and favorable for young Iarva
to climb up blades of grass; thus
making an easy journey to the
sleeps stomach as they forage
about in tall grass. This will put
sheep in bad cond ton for going on
winter feed.
Rid sheep Of these parasites when
necessary, especially before winter
feeding. Dissolve two teaspoonfuIs
of black leaf 40 in quart Of water.
Give a grown sheep two to four
ounces of the solution for a dose,
depending on size and condition.
Dose lambs according to size, one
to two ounces. Keep animals away
from feed and water at least IL
hours before treating, and four to
six hours after.
Heard On The Telephone
Mrs. A:-Where were you yester-
day? 1 tried to call you. Mrs. B.
was over to Mrs. Johnsons for a
clothing meeting. Mrs. A:-Say,
amt those demonstrations fine? We
had our first meeting month ago
and our second meeting week ago.
l have our girls school dresses
about made now Mrs B:-"Ain't
this fine! 1t has always been a
problem for me to make school
clothes that look well. I think I
can do it now. Mrs. A:-The women
over here are all well pleased with
the ''Wool Finishes project. We
are all going to the achievement
The Wool Finishes project is an
project to help farm
women in their sewing problems. 1t
is nearly completed in the county.
J. L. Shriyer, County Agent.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07
DEATH OF WEBSTER MOORE
OCCURS AT HIS HOME HERE,

The death of Mr.. Webster Moore,
highly regarded resident of McCon-
nelsville, occurred suddenly last Fri
fday evening at his home in Brook
side addition, the property of the
late Alfred Sands. Mr.. Moore had
been sufferer for many years with
asthma, and this complicated with
heart trouble, was the cause of his
death He had been around, about
as usual. and had been down street
within short time of his death. The
following obituary sketch was fur
nished the Democrat, by friend of
the family:
George Webster, son of George w.
and RuthaHna Sevall Moore, was
born near Rural Dale, Muskingum
county, April 10, 1853. He was of a
family of ten-Perley, John, Mrs.
Jane Mencer, full brothers and sis
ter, now all deceased, and six half
brothers and sisters, w. B., G. G.
and VIM. Hamilton, Mrs. Ida Wilson,
Mrs. VIM. Bird and A. c. Hamilton,
all surviving him He was married
in December of 1884, to Mary Nc
Murray, to which union one daugh-
ter, Miss Lulu Moore, was born
Mrs. Moore's death occurred Dec g.,
1908. He was again married, April
80, 1913, to Allie Whitehouse, who
with the daughter survives him.
His death occurred in the evening of
Friday, Oct. /, 1926, at the age of
73 years, six months and 21 days
Most of Webster Moore's life had
been spent on the farm. He spent
OF wars an nn6art n Tho
writer was on many trips with the
deceased in his work as an under
taker. Mr.. Moore was always anx-
ious that everything should be done
right. A feeling that relatives of
deceased ones should be spared as
much as possible the tortures of the
last sad day, was always noticeable
in his work. He>~was a member of
Meigs Valley grange No. 2374. While
he did not get to attend the meet
ings often, he was always interested.
His creed was to help those in need.
His religion was one of honesty and
neighborliness; man whose friends
are legion, who has preached the ser
mon and written the history better
than we can.
Short funeral services were held
Monday afternoon at his late home,
conducted by Rev. j. A. Goddard,
assisted by Rev. A. N. Grove and
Rev. S. P. Moody, following which
the body was taken to the Bristol
Presbyterian church for further ser
vices, conducted by Rev. Goddard
and Rev. Moody. Interment was
made in Bristol cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-07

The county commissioners held
their regular monthly l ssting Mon
day, and transacted busfness as fol-
lows:
New Britain herald., 1926-03-16
ANOTHER JITNEY BUS
 FIGURES IN ACCIDENT
Auto Crashes Vehicle in Bridgeport - Damages
 Amount to S5,0O0

Bridgeport, Conn.,, March 16 F A jitney bus was damaged to an estimated extent of s4,O0O and an- other car suffered damage Of s1,- 900 while one passenger on the bus was injured and the driver of the car which struck the bus was ar rested, in an accident which oc- cured early here today.
 The jitney bus, operated by Ar thur Haffe, was struck broadside by the other car, its windows were shattered. woodwork splintered and it was driven against a gasoline pump at the side of the road, de- molishing the pump as we'll as H. self.
 The other car, a truck, was operated by Patrick J. O'Donnen and was proceeding west on North avenue while the bus was proceed ing north on Madison avenue to secure a load of passengers to be brought to their places of employ ment in the center or the city. Thomas Aiganes received lacera- lions about the head.
 O'Donnell was arrested as he did not have his drivers license with him at the time Of the accident. In city court his case was continued to March IS.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-16
L,F. |. BOARD ELECTS
 OWEN ADVERTISEMENT
Popular Manager of Hard ware Sales Is Promoted
 Today

Directors and officers of Landers, l'rary x Clark were reelected with one additional vice president named at the corporations annual meeting today, at which I quarterly dividend of thrc" per cent was declared.
 The newly elected vice president is Herbert R. Owen, who has been connected with the company for several years and is now manager of hardware sales.
 The quarterly dividend Is to be paid March 31 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March l9. Transfer books will b. closed from March 20 to 3l, both days inclusive.
 Reelected directors are: Charles F. smith, George M. Landers, Fran cis R. Cooley, Andrew J. Slopcr Harris Whittcmore, Frederick G. Plat, Frederick A. Soarle, Arthur G, Kimball, Edward N. Stanley, Joseph r. Lamb, Charles T. Tread way, John P. Elton. Pardon C.. Hickey aud Lucius E. Barbour. The officers are: Charles r. Smith, chairman of the board; Arthur G.
 IiimbalI, president; Frederick A, Searlc, Joseph r. Lamb. Frank J. Wachter, Will II. Rattenbury and Herbert E. Owen, ice-prcsidonts; 1 Pardon c. Hickey, treasurer; Ei- ward r. Hall, secretary; Oliver N. Judd. Albert c. Anderson, assistant itroasurers; William F.. Baker, Harry A. Travor and D. Clark Smith. as- siStant secretaries; Henry T, Burr, house auditor.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-16
GOULD RE.ENGAGED AS
 SECRETARY OF (. OF (.
Pres. Hungerford Speaks Highly of His
 Services

Secretary Ralph l.. Gould of the Chamber of Commerce completed his first year in that office yesterday and the board of directors today notified him that at their meeting they passed Q vote of confidence to- gether with an invitation to him to continue to direct the chambers ac- tivities.
 Mir. Gould will accept a new con tract to continue to the close of the present fiscal year, which is in Oc- tobcr. At that time the contract will be placed on a fiscal year schedule.
 Commenting today upon the boards decision to retain the scry- ices of Secretary Gould, President William c. Hungerford Of the cham Der said:
 We were happy to vote Secretary Gould a token of our confidence and to reengage him for another year. There is no written contract. in fact l don't believe there ever was, Mir. Gould can continue to serve as sec retary of the chamber Of commerce as long as he desires. if he can keep his work at the high level he has so tar established"
 Other members of the board Of directors spoke in glowing terms Of praise of the progress made by the chamber under the leadership of Mir. Gould.
 Since the present secretary came to New Britain the chamber grew from a more or less obscure organi- cation to a large and active body with q greatly increased member ship. He has rcorganized the work to fit the needs of the enlarged body and only recently new and larger quarters were obtained. Through his office, members are kept aC- Quainted with business and indus trial activities and general satisfaC. ton with his work has been ex- pressed by the rank and file of mem- hers. He has taken an active part In civic work and is now preparing a new campaign to bring about im- provements in road conditions be- tween hCre and Berlin.
 Among the numerous important civic works which MT. Gould is now assisting in. in addition 10 his reg ular duties as secretary of the mer- cantile organization, are the con- munity chest drive, a scientific sur vey Of traffic and parking problems and the organization Of a safety council.
 Mir. Gould successfully sponsored the inauguration of a chamber oi commerce magazine, "The Hardware City" which has brought much i favorable comment,
New Britain herald., 1926-03-16
MOTHER OF 2t CHILDREN
 BRINGS TEN TO AMERICA
Five Others Are Dead, Two Mar ricd in Ireland and Four AL
 ready Arc tn [. S.

New York. March 16 P,-Mrs. Sarah McKessy, of West Newcastle. Ireland, mother of 21 children, to- day introduced 10 of her offsprings to immigration officials as future citizens of the United States, when the liner Aurania reached port.
 She was on her way to join Ter husband and four more Of their children who live in the Bronx where Mckessy IS q tailor. She left two married children in Ireland. Five Of her children are dead.
 Mrs, McKcssy said that while she enjoyed her children and would not surrender one Of them until they're ready to fly on their own wings" she believed if she had to live her life over again she would not have so many.
 "Rut I find that they take care of each other" she said, and that's a help. If keep abreast Of the lit tle ones the elders do very well by themselves"
 Stewards and stcwariesses said there was never a better behaved family
New Britain herald., 1926-03-16
GIRL LEADS COPS
 TO BOOTLEG DEN
BegS Police to Allow Her to
 Obtain Evidence
WOMAN SELLER FINED S200
Wife on Death Bed Writes Address Of Place Where Husband Was Se- curing H0oCh-William r. Ora bOwski Fined $200.

In three alleged cases Of violation of the liquor law this morning in police court, Mrs. Mary Kelnowski, SS6 Elm street, was fined $200, given Q suspended jail sentence of 60 days and put on probation for one year, while William Grabowslu, aged 21, was discharged, and his brother, William P, aged 24, was fined s2o0 and costs for transporting liquor. The bonds on the two accused per- sons were set at $500 for appeal.
 Mrs, kelnowski on March 1, is said to have sold Q half pint of liquor to a girl who lives at 189 Hartford avenue, who purchased the liquor in order to put a stop to Mrs. kclnowsld selling liquor to her father. Officer William Grabeck said that at 9:10 o'clock that night he received 0 complaint from the girl that her home conditions were bad. On investigation Officer Gra- beck said that he found the mother in bed sick and crying. She has died since.
 The father was said to have been found in another room in drunken condition The daughter said that her father had often sent her and her seven year old sister to Mrs. Kclnowski's to purchase liquor, and
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New Britain herald., 1926-03-16
A. C. MCKINNIE'S FUNERAL
 TOMORROW AFTERNOON
Prominent Citizens Chosen As Bear CTS At obsegUic4 For Stnntcy
 Works Sales Manager

Leaders i'll New Britain industries will gather at the chapel of the south church tomorrow afternoon at o'clock to pay honor to the late Allen C. Mckinnie, sales manager of the Stanley Works, who died yes tcrday.
 The active pail bearers will be Sheridan Mcclellan of Jamcstown N. r., Gerald M. Cohoan, Curtis w. Christ, Frank F. Marvin, J. B. Kiely and F. o. Miller.
 The honorary pail bearers will in clude some of New Britain's most prominent citizens, M. Ss Hart, C. F.. Bennett, J. F.. Stone, Pardon C.. Hickey, Charles B. Parsons, \. r. Cooley, B. A. HaWley Walter H. Hart, Edward Duncan, James Hutchinson, F. F. Swift E. N, Stan ley, P. F. King, Charles w. Nichols, W. II. Booth. R. NJ. Parsons, I. C. LoOmis, w. J. Sweeney, w. (. Hun s"rford and L. F. Howe.
 Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Dr. George w. C. Hill, pas tor Of the South Congregational church. Tnterment will be in Fair view cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-16
|COURT|NG BOOTHS
 NOW RECOMMENDED
Texas Clergyman Advises Ad,
 junCt to His Church
HE FAYORS ORIGINALITY
Therefore He Would Have Partition Erected to Permit "BilP' to Try New Methods of Proposing to His Sweetheart.

San Antonio, Tex. March 1G P ---lnstallation of courting booths in every new church building was recommended last night by Dr. Ira Landrith. national extension secre- tary of the Christian Endeavor, as a way for the church 10 secure a firm grip on the young people of today.
 Dr. Landrith was the principal speaker at a mass meeting of San Antonio Endeavorers.
 Young people are going to get together in some way or other" he said, and if the church does not supply the means, they will go to the other extreme. They will meet at two o'clock in the morning when each of them is supposed to be in bed and the car in the garage"
 Explaining his idea Of courtns room, Dr. Landrith said there should be number of them in d large parlor adjacent 10 the re- mainder of the church, all of which could be seen from the center by 8 chaperone.
 Partitions to allow "Bilr' to try q little originality when proposing also were advocated.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-16
BOY INJURED BY AUTO
 WINS $500 JUDGMENT
Anthony De Noia Who Was Hurt In SChoolyard, Given Verdict
 Against EcS>ofi.

Anthony De Noia, playmate of lsadore Martin who was killed by an automobile truck in the Nathan Hale school yard last year. and who himself suffered injury in the same accident, has been awarded $500 damages in a suit against Alex Bess- off, owner of the death car.
 The car was driven by Benjamin Sanders, who was held for man. slaughter following the accident. The question argued before Judge Avery in superior court was wheth- CT Sanders had the owners permis- sion to operate the car. this being disputed by Bessoff. Attorney s. Gerard Casale represented the boy and Allan Brosmith Of Hartford ap- peared for the defendant.
 Trial Of the case began last Thurs day and was completed at 11:20 o'clock yesterday morning.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-16
Election of Germany As Member Definitely Put Of Principal Powers In Complete Accord.
Briand Announces That English, Germans and French Are Satisfied Probably Will Reaffirm LocarnO Pact.
rln Aealcinfad press.

. i<s t'N f1afsy' A'N'-b I AIS"'
 Geneva, Switzerland, March 16.--The leaders of the coun- cil of the league of nations to- day agreed to postpone the election of Germany to the league until September.
 Geneva, March l6 Pt-Thc allies IEd Germans are making plans to adjourn the League of Nations as sembly without action on Germany s application for league membership, should Brazil's decision to veto Ger many's entrance to the council be unchanged or other complications arise.
 In this event q Communlque Will probably be issued stating that the Locarno atmosphere of Concillatoh and accord remains unshaken and that France, Greal Britain and Ger many are in harmony on all the questions arising in Geneva.
 l. is reported that the 5panlards are furthering the movement for ad- iournncnt in order to gain time in which 10 press the Spanish clam for permanent council seat.
 Briand's Statement.
 Premier Briand of France made the categorical statement this after noon that Germany, Great Britain and France arc now absolutely unit ed on all questions connected with
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New Britain herald., 1926-03-16
NINE YEARS HELPLESS, ARISES TO GIVE WARNING
Bctiriddcn Wife of Veteran Saves Life Of Housckecpcr-Ao
 .NmaZCs Physicians.

Cambridge, Mass, March l6 LP(- A GO-ycar-old housekecper owes her life today 10 the heroism Of her Sj- year-old charge. who rose from the bed on which she had lain a helpless invalid for nine years 10 summon hclp for the woman,
 Mrs. Sarah r. Bigelow, 60. lost consciousness while bending over D stove 10 which she had gone to heat some wafer when she was taken i'll turing the night. In falling, her head was struck, and a cerebral hgmorrhaEc started.
 Mrs. Clara NJ. Ncrgroth, S5 year old widow of a Civil War veteran. senscd something had happened 10 her housekceper. and forced herself 70 her feet unaided, a feat which her physician had considered impos- sible. She hobbled to where Mrs. Bigelow lay, saw she was unable io move her, then returned 10 her room for a cane, and beat on the wall un- til help came from nciGhbors.
 Mrs. Bigelow was spee1ed 10 C hospital, where her name is on Inc danger list,