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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-17
ReinerSville

Garner butcher, who has the
Frank James garage leased, will
commence work there, repairing
automobiles, the first of April.
There seems to be good attend
ance at the w. H. Allen sale, this
Tuesday afternoon. Mr.. Allen is un-
decided yet, as to his future loca-
( ton.
The play, "The Hoodoo Coon,' .
put on at the high school auditor
ium, last Saturday evening, brought
out full house.
Mrs. Ota Brothers, who has been
patient at Bethesda hospital,
GAINESVILLE, was brought to McCon-
nelsville few days ago, where she
will remain until she is sufficiently
recovered to be brought on out to
her home near here.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul McNabb expect
to move next week to the farm they
recently purchased, north of Sharon.
| We are sorry to lose such good cit
izens from our town.
Capt. Ellsworth phoned here a
few days ago that the company hav-
| ing the road contract through here
! is ready to take up the work again
as soon as the roads are sufficiently
dried to transport the stone over
them.
Carol Hutchins lost valuable
horse last week, from Indigestion.
The Sunday school is making
preparations to put on pageant at
the M P. church here on Easter
night, which will occur on April IL.
We understand Lesta Leonard,
who formerly resided here, has en-
tered a GAINESVILLE hospital for an
operation.
We understand Cloyd Morrison
has been quite Ill with influenza.
We understand X. X. Welch will
be in the market gardening business
again this season, in the production
of cabbage.
Mrs. Ova Welch is expecting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. III. J. Sturges,
and a son, of Belvidere, ILL.,, for an
extended visit at their home on
Early ridge within a few days. Mrs.
Welch has not seen her parents
within the past five years, and is
looking to the proposed visit with
much pleasure.
Leader Editor Please Note
If the Leader editor and the Noble
county road building officials would
favor more of the Donahey cheaper
type road and not so much of the
high priced they would accommo-
date more of their citizens with an
all year road and not have so much
of their road fund tied UP in dam
age suits either, as Is stated by one
of the Caldwell papers. A traffic
bound macadam road is much to be
preferred, by us, than the kind OF
detour that we find north Of Sharon.
Robert Rowland, who is about 81
years Of age. has net been in the
best Of health this winter.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-17
The Ministerial Association

AS the Easter season approaches
our attention is called in a special
way to our duties and responsible
ties as church people. Nearly all
the churches will observe Easter
week with special services, and some
may hold more than the one week
at this time. Owing to the deep
significance of the Easter period, it
is our conviction that other things,
as far as possible, ought be set aside
and the church be given the right of
way and we are making the plea
that this be done. Attending the
religious services of your own
church is by far the most appro-
pirate way of observing this sacred
season. We hope to make Easter
Sunday the greatest church day of
the year. Will you help?-G. D.
Clifford, Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-17
Sfahlar.R3rnhAff

The marriage of Mrs. Iva Belle
Barnhart of GAINESVILLE, formerly OF
McConnelsyille, and Mr. Perry A.
Stabler of GAINESVILLE. took place at
8 O'Clock, Saturday, March IL. at
the Market st. Baptist church. Rev.
A. Stokes Watson officiating. The
bride was dressed in blue silk with
hat to match. The attendants were
Mr.. and Mrs. RonneI Woods and Al
fred Maxwell. Mrs. Woods was
dressed in tan silk. The bride Is
the daughter of Mr.. Alfred Maxwell,
and formerly lived in McConnels-
Vile. Mr.. Stabler is the son OF Mrs.
Jennie Stabler of GAINESVILLE, and is
a plumber by trade. They will re-
side at 800 Brookover avenue.
GAINESVILLE. Ohio Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-17
New Electricity On

Last Sunday the electricity from
the Ohio power conpany's plant at
Philo was turned on here for the In
side light and power. The electricity
for street lights is still being made
at the local plant, and will likely
continue to be. The Suburban Pub
lie Service Co., is figuring on rut-
ting in a new water turbine here az
the local plant, although the deal
has not as yet been closed. 1t is the
intention to keep the plant here
running. so that in case OF an
emergency it can be used. and II
will also act as balancing set on
the line.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-17
Harry j. AbsalOm. Dead

Mr.. Clarence McGrath received
word Saturday night, telling of the
death of his son-in-law. Harry J.
Absalom, of Detroit. He had been
i'll for about ten days, and death
resulted from pneumonia. Mr.. Alb
salon was a native of Cambridge,
o. He was SO years of age, and
married Miss May McGrath, of this
place, who died several months ago.
He leaves two small sons, Robert
and Lewis, also his parents who re-
side at Cambridge, and other dis
tant relatives.
The remains were taken to Cam
bridge where funeral services were
held on Tuesday evening. Wednes-
day they were brought to McCon-
nelsville about noon, and taken
directly to the McConnelsville ceme-
terry where they were buried beside
his wife. Mrs. Clarence McGrath,
who has spent the winter in De-
troit at the Absalom home, accom-
panied the remains here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-17
A Signal Honor

1t was announced at the C. E. So
ciety of the First Presbyterian
church. Sunday evening, from let
ter written by Daniel A. Polling, D..
D., L. L. D., president of the United
Society of Christian Endeavor, that
Francis E. Clark, D. D., L. L. D..
president emeritus of the Worlds
Christian Endeavor Union. in appre-
citation of the interest shown by
Frances E. Stedman in C. E. work
had claimed the personal privilege
of nominating her for membership
in the union society of Christian
Endeavor. A membership card for
Miss Stedman was enclosed bearing
the autograph of DR.. Clark, and the
words Nominated by Francis E.
CLARK. Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-17
Pearl v. Savage Promoted

Mr.. Pearl v. Savage, the second
oldest r. F. d. carrier in years OF
service, was transferred Wednesday
to route three. Mr.. F. B. Ray who
has been carrying on route three
since Mr.. Howard Hooper was pro-
NOTED to route FIVE, will take route
two until such time as the result OF
the recent R. F. D. civil service ex-
aination is certified to the local post
master, when a permanent appoint
ment will be made. AS per civil SER
vice rules, the appointment will be
made from one of the three having
the highest grade
Mr.. Savage has been carrier for
better than Is years, and Mr.. Hoop
er served for % years and seven
months on route three.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-17
MAJOR r.. M. KAHLER
Is VERY NEAR DEATH

Wednesday afternoon while
on his wayto. the q. A. II. hall
to participate in the funeral
services Of sfr. Moses Dorsey,
Major T.. NJ kahier when near
the Cosgraye residence, suffer-
ed a very bad heart attack,
which rendered him uncon-
scious, and he has since been I'm
very dangerous condition.
This morning, while partly con-
scious, he Is very weak, and
death Is expected at any mo.
ment. His SON Mr.. Harry
kahIer of New York City is ex-
pcted to arrive ON the noon
train today.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-17
Operetta Delights Big Audience

"The Maid and the Golden Slip
per- operetta, presented Wednes
day night at the opera house. drew
a large crowd, and was splendidly
received. 1t was under the direc
ton of Miss Ruth Pursel. musica
director in M .& M. schools. This
music was splendid. Jannette Mar
tin was accompanist.
The cast of characters follow
Godmother, Mary Elizabeth Par
tesius; Cupid, Betty Potts; Cinder.
ella. Frances Conner; Belinda, Mary
Perkins; Henrietta, Patricia Sears:
Stepmother, Nellie Horn; Prince
Philip Warren; Footmen, Melvin
MATHS, Wayne Northrup, Jack
Flanagan: Lords, Carl Drury, Ray
mond Adrian, Thomas Finley, Jack
Flanagan, Elmer Steward, Donald
Carter, Blaine Mellor, Melvin Mat
tbs, Dwight Miller, Wayne Northrup
Raymond Roberts, Brent Cochran
Kenneth Davis, Paul Scott, Lloyd
Hilbert; Ladies, Ruth Gibbs, Opal
Wallace, Maudell Ball, Dorothy
Barkhurst, Eleanor Heintzelman
Margaret Smith, Mary Matson, Win
fired Havener, Isabel Fox, Rosemary
Sheets, Sylvia Kildow, Charlotte
Miller, Olive Perkins, Betty Ross
Harriet Howard, Mildred MATHS;
Fairies, Dorothy Kraps, Louella
Gill, Josephine Dunn, Doris Carr, Ina
Walker, Rosemary Flanagan, Vera
Miller, Harriet Miller, Elizabeth
Ford, Marjorie Wells, Jean Mellor
Margaret Roberts, Myrtle Savage
Freda Henderson, Rosa Smith, Ed
ith Kildow, Frances Clemens, The
ressa Head, Mary Ann Booth, Jean
Murray, Violet Strahl, Myrtle Scott
Christine Miller, Alice Kenney, Bea.
trice Cochran, Wanda Ashton, Ber.
nice Hanson, Evelyn Hilbert, Pear
Carter.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-17
Number 80
NASHPORT GUSTS NJ. 81 M.
IN SECTIONAL TOURNAMENTS

Just about the hardest jolt this
vicinity has received since the 1919
flood was that OF last Friday. when
news came back from the Glass b
Basketball sectional tournament
then being held at Cambridge. that
M. & M. had been defeated by Nash
port by score OF 81 to 21. All the
tournament dope pals were turned
topsy turyey. It was very natural for
US TO feel that after the long string
of victories this season. that the Big
| Reds were going to take the joust--
this was confidently expected And
not only was that feeling prevalent
here, but it was pretty much the
sentiment at the beginning of the
one. The question is repeatedly asked
as to the cause. To sum it up in two
words the answer would be soyer
confidence" When the local players
drew Nashport they were so very
confident of winning from that team
that they never gave the game with
Nashport a second thought, but
were looking down through the list
of teams entered to see just what
teams they would have to eliminate
ON their way to final victory.
Because of the fact that Nash
port defeated Philo by a scanty
score.a and since M& M.had triumph
ed over Philo by 80 points, the Nash
port tilt would seem easy. But our
boys under rated Nashport. They are
real players. In the start of the
game the local boys committed four
fouls in quick succession, and Nash
port made them all good. Nashport
next fouled and Davis made good
his throw. Then NJ & M. resumed
fouling again, and after but about
four minutes of play Kennard had
four personals and was out of the
game. at the end of the first quar-
ter the score stood IA to / in favor
|of Nashport. Nashport had made but
two fields. the others were all fouls.
Several others of our team had an
uncomfortable number of fouls
and they all simply blew up.
When the second quarter began.
it looked for time like M. & M.
would stage comeback, since
Northrup made good a couple of
fields and Martin made good foul,
and during the quarter Nashport
made but single field, the quar-
ter ended Is for Nashport and s for
NJ. & NJ. In the third quarter Nash
port advanced their score to % and
NJ & N. to IS. 1t was during this
quarter that Martin was banished
because of personals. In the first
part of the last quarter at one time
NJ & NJ had cut down their 0ppo-
nent's lead to points, and when it
looked as though M. & Ms light Of
victory was breaking through. Nash
port made good two fieIders. Time
was then too near up and SO farasM.
& NJ. was concerned all was or.
Dressing room tears could make no
change in the score. The result
caused general surprise, and Nash
ports team was equally surprised.
since they had hardly dreamed OF
defeating NJ. C NJ. While they sound
Iy spanked our"pride and hope. they
did it in fine sportsmanship style.
and we are happy to note that NJ &
NJ. took their. defeat in the same
way-like real sports.
Continued on page four)
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-17
Civic CluiI,

Mrs. Evelyn Button and Miss
Grace Parsons were hostesses to the
members of the Community Civic
club Tuesday, March Is, at the
home of Mrs. Button. After very
interesting business session social
hour was enjoyed by the 25 mem
bers present, and elegant refresh
ments were served by the hostesses,
assisted by Miss Stewart and Miss
Nuber. The next meeting viii be
with Mrs. Geo. Carr, March 20. with
Miss Emma Stewart assistant hos
tess
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-17
Miss Wells Gets Degree

A class of approximately $50, will
be graduated from the o. S. o.
Mar. 18 at the winter convocation
Eight of the IL colleges of the uni
versity will be represented in the
class. Seven Chinese are among the
prospective graduates. The class
consists of 124 men and SO women
Two students are candidates for the
degree of doctor of philosophy, the
highest awarded. Subject to final
action by the faculty, the March
class includes: Miss Jessie Lauretta
Wells of this place, who is a candi-
date for a degree of Master of Arts.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-17
Musical Program

The Anti Can't class will meet
Saturday evening, March 10, at the
home of their teacher, Mrs. Rosa
White. The following musical pro-
gram will be given: Anti Can't class
song; harp music, Roy White; duet,
Beulah Taylor and Elsie NORM /;
guitar music, Bernice Ogan; piano
solo, Christine Shilling; solo, Lewis
Strong; banjo ukulele music, Will
lis Greer; trio, Clarence Hivnor,
Milford Wiley and Everett Rob-
erts. Officers will be elected, and
1t is the desire that all members be
present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-17
dwight Bingman Dies Abroad

Our Westland correspondent In
forms us of the death of Dwight
Bingham, SON of Ellis and Nora
Dean Bingham, formerly of West
land. His death occurred Feb %,
while he was on tour OF Europe.
He took i'll at Florence, italy, and
was taken to sanatorium In
Switzerland, at which place his
death occurred. His home was in
Louisville, KY. He leaves one sis
ter Miss Bessie Bingham of Louis
vile. KY. His body Is being brought
back for burial which will likely be
some time the latter part OF this
week, at Louisville, KY.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-17
Court House News
COMMON PLEAS COURT
Divorce Suit Filed

/
Alice M. Haines has filed suit for
divorce against Herschel X. Haines
They were married Feb. "a, 1920
and have three children. she al
leges gross neglect of duty. Petit
ton states that defendant has been
convicted of first degree robbery in
| iLeavenworth county, Kan, and is
now in the penitentiary at Lansing
Kan.
In the partition case of Osborn s.
Hooper VS.. Flora Hanson ct al. par
tition is ordered. Seth Smith, Nj
G. Walker and j. d. Dulaney ap-
pointed commissioners.
In the partition case of Anna Mil
Ter VS.. Charles Mosier ct al, sale is
confirmed and deed and distribu-
tion ordered
Sale is confirmed and deed is or
dered in the partition case of Mary
j. Newberry VS.. Lydia Pickins ct al.
PROBATE COURT
The estate of Alpheus Wetherell,
deceased, and of E. A. Travis. de-
cased, are found not subject to in
heritance tax.
Fred Mickey, the person named in
the will, is appointed executor of
the will of Barney Mickey, deceased.
without bond.
The will of B. e. Bragg, late Of
Malta township, has been filed for
probate.
The estates of Sarah B. Doudna,
VIM. Bankes, e. A. Travis and
Alpheus Wetherell, have been fully
settled.
In the matter of the guardianship
of VIM. w. Lindimore, an incompe-
tent, Harry Allen as guardian, files
first and final account. The ward is
now deceased and said guardian has
turned over to Howard w. Lindi-
more, as administrator of the estate
of w. w. Lindimore, the sum of So
942.25, being all the balance due
said ward. Said guardian is dis
charged.
Mabel Gilliland as guardian of
Norma Dye, minor, is granted au-
thority to execute a lease.
Inventory is filed in the matter
of Henry Eye, late of Bloom town.
ship. Total appraisement shows
assets of $4,692.55.
RECORDERS OFFICE
The following have been filed for
record:
Deeds
Geo. B. Archer and wife to Geo.
w. Lowell, "a acre, Morgan town
ship. $1.O0
w. A. and Rebecca Argo to AL
bert Godfrey, Malta lot, 81.
Graydon A. Clifton to Nina E.
Clifton, 1.52 town acres, Eagleport,
$1.O0.
c. e. Longley, executor of Ellen
NJ. Longley, deceased, to Alexander
Lyons, McConnelsville lot, $1,750.
Mary Manly, deceased, to ]. w.
Manly ct al / IA acres, Malta, affi-
davit for transfer. j. w. Manly ct al
to Samuel N. Manly / Ia acres,
Malta, $1.0O.
John McMullen to Eva Scott
Barrell, McConnelsville lot, $3.50.
Howard Roberts and wife TO
William Walker, Malta out lots,
$1.OO.
VIM. Walker and wife to How
ard and Erma Roberts, 1916 acres,
Windsor, $1.00,
Daisy Wade to Manita Boz
man, south half of lots, McConn-
elsville, $1,000.
Frank and Lucinda Johnson to
w. F. Buchanan, McConnelsville lot.
|Deedrick's Addition, $40O.
Florence Smith to James and
Margaret Clements, Malta lot, 81.
The McConnelsville Cemetery Co.
to L. d. Walker, part lot, $50.
w. F.. Lindimore and wife to
Hiram Inman, 5 Deavertown lots,
Il 81.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-17
Fave Strong Doing Nicely

Faye Strong, daughter of Chester
Strong, was taken ill at school last
week and was taken to Bethesda
hospital on Thursday. 1t was found
that she was suffering with appen-
dicitis. and she was operated upon
Immediately after the arrival at ths
hospital. She is reported as re-
covering nicely from the operation.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-17
Joseph Reed Breaks Hip

The venerable Joseph Reed of
Morgan township, one of the coun-
ty's best known farmers, who has
been in failing health for some time,
fell last Thursday while in his room.
breaking his hip in the joint.
Because of his age, which is near
ing SO years, his condition is regard
ed as critical.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-17
Death Of Mary Ethel McCarty

Mrs. Mary Ethel McCarty. whu
was born near McConnelsville, died
In Bloomington, ILL.,, March l, 1927
She was the daughter of William
and Mary Ethel, and was born Nov
IA. 1S41. On December 25, 1856 she
married Chas. III. McCarty who died
in. 1888. Four of their eight child
rem survive, and they are Mrs. j. Il
Brown, Bloomington, ILL.,; Mrs. H
%. Hewitt, Wilmette, ILL.,; L. H. Me-
Carly. Muncie, Ind; and G. Q. NC.
Carly. Ottawa, III. Six grandch1ld-
rem also survive. Since 1873 Mrs
McCarty. had lived in or near Bloom
ington, Ill, and had been in vigorous
health up until a short time be-
fore her death.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-17
Doners Leaving Philippine Islands

DOners Leaving Philippine Islands
In communication to this office
regarding her Observation-Disclosures
Mrs. Millicent Doner (Faye Black
burn) writes that she and Mr.. DON
er and their daughter, Jane are
leaving Cebu, Philippine Islands
about April Is. She writes: want
you to know how much it has meant
to me to have such nice, long, new
sy letter each week. We are sailing
via Borneo, Singapore, Colombo,
|Suez and Port Said to Naples. There
we leave the boat for six weeks in
Europe We have enjoyed our stay
in the Islands, but shall be glad to
be home again. Mrs. Doner's hus-
band has been principal of the high
school at Cebu, p. l.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-17
DELMAR GLEN, EDITOR or
AGRICULTURAL STUDENT

Mondays Columbus Dispatch car
ried a splendid likeness OF Delmar
NJ. Glen of Meigsvflle township. and
with II the announcement that he
has been named editor Of the "Agri-
cultural Student" for next year.
Mr.. Glen is junior in the college
of agriculture at the o. s. Z. He Is
son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Glen.
During the time he has been at the
o. s. T., he has won distinction in
several lines of work.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-17
Deaths Toll

March 10 to IT

March 10 to IT
Harry j. Absalom, Detroit, Mich.
James Belch. Sidney, o.
Mary e. McCarty, Bloomington, Ill
Andre Crotti, Columbus.
John L. Mitchell, GAINESVILLE.
George Fawcett, Chesterhill.
Moses Dorsey, Malta.
Dwight Bingham, Louisville.
Will Bryan, Keitht0wn.
Porter, (infant), Joet0wn.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-17
Good Meetings

The meetings being conducted at
the Seventh Street Church of Christ,
by Rev. ]. G. Roady. of Indiana. are
increasing in interest. and church
is hardly large enough to acc0mmo-
date the crowds Rev. Roady il
preaching very forceful sermons. 1
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-17
DIR. Andre Crotti's Son Killed

Andre Crotti, 20, son of DR.. An
Dire John Crotti, 1892 East Broad
street, Columbus, was killed in an
automobile accident at Princeton,
N. T.. where he was junior in
Princeton college. A young man
who was with him was painfully in
iured. Young Crotti was driving at
the time of the accident. but had
conformed with the college rules
necessitating parental permission
for the driving of the car.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-17
Concerning Wallace Hickman

Last week this paper carried the
announcement of the death of Atty
Wallace Hickman, who died recent
ly at Chicago. Mr.. Harry Bucey OF
below town, informs us that he was
born in Center township, his faith
er's name being Phillip Hickman.
His grandmother's name was Kap-
Pile. Mr.. Phillip Hickman, father
of Attorney Hickman. was a cousin
of Phillip Bucey of Beverly, who is
Harry Buceys father. Attorney
Hickman has a brother living at
BelYidere, Ill.