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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-27
Fred Pearson Sells Residence

Mr.. Fred w. Pearson who is en-
ployed with the National Stockman
e Farmer Co., has sold his res
idence property in the east end of
town, better known as the Frank
Holcomb property, to Mr.. Walter
Elliott. Mr.. Pearson also plans to
sell his property in the west part of
the town. Their son Mr.. Fred Pear
son, jr., is in this years M. & M.
graduating class, and after school
closes the family plans to moves to
place where there is college, so
he can attend college. Mr.. Elliott
gets possession March i.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-27
g. w Demster Stricken

Mr.. George w. Demster of Malta
suffered a stroke of paralysis Sat
urday. His speech was affected,
and for time his condition appear
ed serious, however he is showing
considerable improvement. He was
81 years old Tuesday. Following
his illness he was taken to tho
home of his daughter Mrs. w. N.
Blackburn of Echo Hill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-27
Atty Kuntz Seriously I'LL

Atty H. w. Kuntz, one of the
best known attorneys of the Mus
kingum county bar, is reported SER
iously ill at his home in GAINESVILLE,
and is now confined to his bed. He
has not been well for some time,
and several months ago he was in
iured in an automobile accident.
For a time it was thought that he
had recovered from the injuries
sustained in the accident, but the
shock of the mishap seems to have
led to a general decline in health.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-27
At The Churches

Malta Methodist Episcopal Church
Morning service at 1890. Ser
mon oy the pastor. Subject. THE
Decline Of Religion" Sabbath
school at 9:15 a. m Evening ser
| vices at 7 O'Clock. Sermon by the
pastor. Subject, "The Crown of
Life" Revival services every night
during the week, beginning with
lSunday.-G. d. Clifford. pastor.
Meigs Church Of Christ
Sunday school at 1870 a. m.
Church OF Christ
Seventh Street)
Billie study at $3.50 a. m. Morn
ing worship at 1870 Leader, VIM
Bankes. Lesson, Romans, 9Th
chapter. Subject, Servants" Ey-
ening service at 7 o'clock. Leader
Frank Rainey. Lesson. 1st Cor
inthians, 18th chapter Subject,
Resurrection Of the Dead" A cor
dial invitation is extended to all.
Presbyterian Church
All the usual services will be held
next Sunday, Jan. go You are
more than welcome. Al 1890 a.
m, Thoughts-New and Old Co
lumbus Convention OF Pastors):
1880, evening worship. Kings
meeting next Wednesday.-A. n.
Grove, pastor.
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday school at S:15 a. n.
Earle Eveland. superintendent.
Morning worship at 1890. The
pastor will preach. The topic will
be closely related to that Of the
message last Sunday morning. Ep-
worth League at 6:45 D. m. Even
ing worship at 7:30 The pastor is
delivering series Of Sunday even
ing messages on The Mission OF
Christ and His Church to a Lost
World There is cordial vel
come TO all who would worship
here,-O. J. Moore, pastor.
Main Street Church of Christ
Bible school at $3.50 a. m, and
church service Immediately follow
ing Sermon subject, THE Stones
OF Time Christian Endeayor at
$50 p. m. Church service at
1880. Sermon subject. ION the
Mountain Tops with Jesus" Wed
nesday. at Z p. m, prayer meeting;
at 6. teachers training class. Thurs
day, p. m, choir practice You
are welcome at all services. E. F.
Kendle. pastor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-27
To Consolidate Woodman Lodge

In all probability Stockport Wood
men lodge VIII consolidate with Nc
Connelsville Camp No. 4224 M. w.
of A. Recently the Stockport Camp
voted to disband. and at the meet
ing of the local camp last Tuesday
night ii was voted to accept them.
The action is now up to the head
camp, which will in all probability
give its approval. Stockport's
membership at present is but Is.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-27
Mrs. Ira G. Frash Operated Upon
Death Toll
r. &v~ Ss-s q ( = " s-~a- . y - go
Jan. 20 to ~

Jan. 20 to 27
A. W. Gill, Barnesville.
Mrs. Ellen Marion, Marietta.
Mrs. Sarah Allen, Crooksvlle.
Mrs. Lorena Lindimore, McConv'le.
F. r. McGrath, Frankfort, Ky.
Geo. F. Bauer, Dillonvale.
Hrs. Mary Wallace, Stockport.
Mrs. Della M. Kuhn, McCOnv'le.
e. d. McKibben, Hooksburg.
Alonzo Vincent, st. Cloud. Fla.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-27
Bremen PLAYS Here Friday Night

The Bremen III. S. basketball
team is scheduled to play here Fri
day night against NJ. & M. Bremen
has an unbroken record thus far
this season, but be present and see
Nd. & nj. put a stop to their winning
streak.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-27
Ruth Heron Very I'LL

Miss Ruth Heron of Meigsville
township, who is 86 years of age,
has been critically i'll for about a
week, suffering with heart trouble,
and complications.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-27
NJ. c. S. OF Columbus

At the mid winter meeting and
dinner of the Morgan County So
ciety of Columbus, held Friday ev-
ening, Jan. 81, the following for
mer residents of MORGAN county,
now prominent in the official and
professional life of Columbus, were
introduced by the president of the
society, J. C. Erwin. and made
short addresses: Prof. Claire A.
Dye, dean of the college of phar-
macy, o. S. u, who spoke on "Mor-
gan County's Contributions to the
Colleges Lieut.. Col. E. P. Law
lor, quartermaster corps, Adjutant
Generals office, on War and
Peace" J. w. Tannehill, superin-
tendent of the Building and Loan
Associations of Ohio, on the subject
Morgan County Men of the Past"
George w. Strong, teacher in East
High School and Ohio State Uni
versity, on utilizing Morgan Coun-
tvs Natural Advantages, and DR..
w. HI. Scott, former president of
Ohio State University, on "Old
Memories" These addresses were
full of interest and replete with in
formation and humor. The program
of music that was rendered con-
sisted of readings by Marjorie Mil
Ter; violin selection by Miss Flea
nor Smith, accompanied by Miss
Yvonne Smith; songs by Mr.. Daniel
Van Hoose and his daughters, Ruth
and We're; and violin duet by
Ellsworth Van Hoose and Stanley
Crosley, accompanied by Ruth Van
Hoose at the piano.
The enthusiasm of the members
of the society seems undiminished
and it is steadily growing in num-
bers. About $50 attended the din
ner.-XX.
Mrs. Ira G. Trash Operated Upon
Mrs. Ira G. Trash (Pearl Ralph
of this place went to GAINESVILLE
Monday and entered the Bethesda
hospital. Wednesday, she under
went an operation for chronic ap-
pendicitis. Her mother Mrs. Lilly
Ralph is with her part of the time,
and is staying with her sister Mrs.
Albert Cunningham, when not at the
hospital.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-27
Miss Mary Travis Breaks Leg

Mrs. c. G. Brooks returned We'd
nesday from Xenia, where she spent
several days with her sister Miss
Mary Travis, matron of one of the
cottag of the 0. S. & S. o. Home,
and who on Jan. Is fell on an icy
pavement breaking her left leg just
above the ankle. She was for a
time in the hospital there, but is
now back in her cottage and is get
ting along well.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-27
Muskingum Oil Co. Incorporated

We note that the Muskingum Oil
Company was incorporated Monday
in Columbus by w. G. Layton, A. B.
Denison. L. w. and M. e. Fulk, and
T. e. Mckinney, with capitaliza-
ton of $4,000. The incorporators
hold a lease on large tract of land
in Monroe township, Muskingum
county, and the intent is to develop
the lease
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-27
j. 4. Hambleton Resigns

Mr.. j a. Hambleton who for the
past three years has efficiently
managed the Farmers Elevator
Company at Malta, has resigned his
position, to take effect Feb. 1.
Through Mr. Hambleton's manage
ment the concern he has been with
has prospered, and his reason for
resigning is solely because he re-
ceived an offer which he felt he
could not pass up. His new posi-
ton will be with large feed con-
Germ. The Early & Daniels Co, Gin
cinnati. His new work will
take him away from home, part
time at least. However, it is his
plan to retain his home here for
the present. Mr.. Ralph E. Scott of
Malta, who has been assistant to
Mr. Hambleton, will succeed as
manager Of the Elevator Co. Mr..
Scott is a good, practical business
man, and with the experience he
has had, there is no question but
that the business will be carried
on the same in the future, as it has
been in the past.
Mr.. Hambleton will begin his new
duties Feb. Is.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-27

Mr.. Fred Baker who was operated
upon last Wednesday at Bethesda
hospital, for bladder trouble, was
able to return home Saturday, and
is recovering nicely.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-27
Mrs. r.. II. Nash Operated Unon

Mrs z. E. Nash, bookkeeper at
The First National bank here, went
Tuesday to Zanesille where she un-
derwent an operation at the Good
Samaritan hospital. Her husband
accompanied her.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-27
Congressman Moore To Broadcast

We note that Congressman c. Ell
lis Moore will broadcast Saturday
evening at 7:15 from WRC, Wash
ington, D. c. The subject OF his
talk is announced to be Character
istics of William Mckinley That
Endure
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-27
Number s. 4
HIGH WATER DOES BUT
LITTLE DAMAGE LOCALLY

| The Muskingum river behaved
| very seemiy here during the last
| week, and Kept down better than
was really anticipated, when the
amount of rainfall is considered.
Last Thursday taxi service TO Zanes-
vile was cut off by high water. and
while 1t continued to rain steadily
for several days, the stage of the
river here did not vary much. and
at no time was the water in any
places of business, or in the DWELL
ings nearest to the river. The Love-
more filing station was surrounded
by water, but it lacked a few
inches of getting in on the floor.
The rainfall here at the govern
ment station was $50. The rain
began on the 18th, and scarcely let
up until the gath.
Marietta was hard hit by the
high water from the Muskingum m
and Ohio rivers, and practically all
business houses, and part of the
residential sections, were under wa
ter. Business in that city has been
at standstill, with but a. single
block of the business district being
dry. In a number of the stores the
water was from six to seven feet
deep.
The river had so far receded that
taxi service was resumed Wednes-
day afternoon between this place
and GAINESVILLE.
Mail Service Curtailef
Due to the high water, which has
partially cut off mail service, the
mail received at the local postoffice
has been very light all this week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-01-27
Paralysis Fatal To Il. ID. ,icKibbcn

| Mr.. Edward Dawes McIibben,
well known ~csiGeat q: tho HookG.
! burg vicinity, lied Sunday morning
about O'Clock. Had he lived until
March II, he would have been 81
| years OF age. He was a son Of Sam
uel and Malinda Godfrey McKib-
ben, and was born in the locality
where his death occurred His wife
who was Martha Smith, died several
years ago They were the parents
Of seven sons. The oldest, John
Warren McKibben, died at the age
of 81 years, his death occurring
many years ago. Those surviving
are: Carlos and William McKibben
of Illinois; Chester and Bert OF the
home; Luther of Newton Ridge,
and Samuel, near McConnelsyille.
The deceased also reared one of his
grandchildren - Leona McKibben
In his parents family were ten
Ithree-Mrs Isabelle Brokaw of this
place; Jesse McKibben of Stockport.
and Obadiah McKibben of Hooks
burg.
E. d. McKibben was a farmer
and a splendid neighbor. He was a
member of the L. o. O. F. lodge.
Funeral services were held Wed
nesday afternoon at the Stockport
Methodist Protestant church. Burial
was made in the Stockport ceme-
terry.
The delay in holding the funeral
was due TO high water.
Death Claims Mrs. Della NJ. Kuhn
Mrs. Della NJ. Kuhn, aged 70, died
Wednesday afternoon about
o'clock, at the home of Mrs. Ella
Cleyenger nurse, where she had
been for some months. While she
had not been in good health for
some time, it was within the past
few days that she was taken worse.
Death was due to heart and kidney
trouble. Mrs. Kuhn was the widow
of John W. Kuhn, a Civil war sol
dier. whose death occurred Sept.
IA of the year just past. They
We're the parents of three children
Montford L. Kuhn of Malta; Mrs.
Hattie Copeland OF GAINESVILLE, and
Lawrence Kuhn OF Hazard. KY. The
deceased was born near Ringgold,
and was d daughter of the late
Mordecai L. and Della NJ. Andrews.
She was the last Of a family of five
children. sister Mrs Anthony
Archer OF Topeka having died re-
Gently. Following her marriage,
Mrs. Kuhn resided in Malta for a
time, later moving to McConnels-
vile. where she had since resided.
She was member Of the McCon-
nelsville Methodist Ep scopal
church. and SO long as her health
permitted, attended services reg
ularly.
Funeral services will be held at
the M. E. church here Sunday at .
p. N. Burial will be made in Nc
Connelsville cemetery
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-26
BRIEFS
From City and County

roadster, license number 1870 ~;
a Buick, 1926. roadster, license mum
Der 1-ll9-305.
Meet Me at Park Hotel, 1859
Fifth ST., San Diego; n good place
to stop-high class location. adv
Keep Healthy. Dnnk Paul Lem
aade. lt's pure. Pickwick Stages
sepOt. adv
Meet Me at Park Hotel, 1889
Fifth St, San Diego; a good place
to stop-high class location. adv
Eas-ern Star to Meet.-A meet
ing of Signal Chapter. Order of
Eastern star, is scheduled for to
night in the Masonic Temple at :
O clock. The chapter has dispensed
with the usual meetings during the
summer months and accumulate
business will be disposed of at to-
night $ session. All members of the
chapter who are III the city are
urged to attend.
Farmers Compensation Insurance
Edgar Bros. Realty Co. Cos Main st
| Phone 100. adv
o. IT, toll InA
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-26
HUSBAND MUST
SUPPORT WIFE
PENDING DIVORCE

The first court airing Of the mari
tai troubles of Mr.. and Mrs. George
B. Brown of Brawley was held be
fore Judge j. s. Larew in superior
court, department one, this morn
| ing. The hearing was held on an
order to the husband to show cause
why he should not be made to paw
200 month for the support of his
wife pending the outcome of the
suit for divorce which he has in
stituted against her. The hearing
was held in connection with the ac-
tion brought against the husband
by Mrs. Brown in which she asks
separate maintenance.
Following the hearing the court
decreed that the husband pay $l0.50
for court costs, incurred by Mrs
Brown thus far, and $50 toward
attorney S fees. The court also or
dcred that the husband was to con
tinue to support the wife at hi.
home until further action is taken
in the case.
Mrs. Brown was represented by
Attorney Ray Johnson, the hus-
band s attorney. A. l.. Sebille be
inP absent at this time.
STHe defepdant in the maintenance
action, however, filed answer 70
this complaint. In it he alleged
that there was no community prop
ertv unless a certain sum Of money
which the plaintiff has received as
alimOnv from one Of her former
husbands for the support of one of
her two children bv former marri
ages could be considered as such.
The answer also denies alleoa-
tions made bv Mrs. Brown to the
effect that be treated her cruelty
and that while she was suffering
from an illness he drove her over a
rough road in an automobile. there
hv causing an unnatural recovery
from said illness. He alleges that
the reason for such recovery was
cansed bv the plaintiff herself in
taking certain medicines against his
prOtcstatiOns.
Further denial Of other allega-
tions is set forth in the answer.
The couple was married in Janu-
arv Of this year. 1t was also brought
ont this morning that the husband
ouslv this wear hut that the matter
had been patched up and the. action
dismissed The second suit was
filed about three weeks after this
dismissal
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-26
PERSONALS

Jnaoc Kendall r. Perkins return,
Cd this morning from the co"st
where he went to meet his mother
who arrived from Honolulu on her
wa" To Eurone
Attorney Edgar r. Hcrvev. oud
NJ. w Conkline. former superior
court iudge here. We're over from
San Diego today on business.
Attorney Alfred G.. Plaisdell of
Ca'evico was visitor hove TODAY.
Miss Florence MeverS left vnater-
dav for the coast to spend Il
month : vacation.
Dir. f. o, Carter viii leave tomor.
row for ar extensive trim to the
east. including q visit to his former
home in Des Moines. Iowa. where
he will Join Mrs. Carter and their
tw" sons. returning here the latter
part of September.
II. G.. Lanier has returned from a
visit of several davS on the coast
Professor H. H. Weir. of the 40.
ricu'tural denartment OF the Uni.
versitv of California. is in the val
lev looking over the drainage sys-
TEN.
Mrs Ida r. Landers has returned
from several weeks visit at Alham-
bra.
Harry Hovev. of the ImHerial
Valley Hardware Co.. has returned
from three weeks stay at Tent
Citv Coronado.
Fl. p. Never. vice nresident of the
Imperial Valley Hardware Company
has returned from an extensive trip
to the east, during which he. com.
bined a vacation and buying trip
for the company.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-26
PAGE THREE

separated a little more than three
months later.
Final decree is being held up in.
the case due to the fact that the
original summons in the case was
lost.
Affidavits however, have been
filed by Judge NJ. w. Conkling, who
granted the interlocutory decreei
Edgar p. Hcrvev. attorney for the
plaintiff and Roy J. Reid, server
; of the summons. to show that re-
turn was made on the summons and
that it was presented in court at
the time of default hearing.
7 Judge A. c. Finney has ordered
that a conv Of the original sum
! mons be filed for and used az the
! original summons in the case
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-26
Chavez Changes
His Intention

Antonio Chavez. charged with e7-
GAZING from the CUSTODY of an oft
Ger. is said to have told a deputy
at the county iail that he was reodv
to enter q plea Of griltv to -
oharge al asked that he be taken
before Judge Larew this morning to
enter such plea. The privilege was
accorded him but after he appeared
'in surprior court he decided TO VIII
hold his plea until his attorney. w.
F.. Abraham. was present IN court.
His ease was not scheduled to come
up for plea until next week 80 he
was returned to the lockun. He had
heen helA TO answer to the charge
under $500 bail anu veno onded 70
The custody of the sheriff in de-
fault.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-26
Ask Me Another
RECENT EVENTS

l. What controversy involving a
noted evangelist was settled recent
lya
.. What is the most momentous
decision affecting the presidential
race of 1928 to have been made re
centlys
3. Who had the final say as to
where the Dempsey Tunney fight
would be held'
4. Name the governor who rem
dered an important SaccoV Vanzetti
decision.
5. What was the result of the
three power naval disarmament con-
ferences
6. Where was the late Governor
General Leonard Wood buriedl
7. In what state have. floggings
occurred FREQUENTLY
8. What other member of the
British royal family accompanied
the Prince of Wales to Canada
9. What two New York explo-
sions were connected with the Saeco-
Vanzetti case,
10. What famous male film star
is involved in a sensational divorce
which will come up for decision on
August 22f
Answers
/. The controversy between
Aimee Semple Mcpherson and her
mother
.. President Coolidge's state:
ment that he did not choose to run.
3. Tex Rickard, New York figh,
promoter,
4. Alvan T. Fuller Of Massa-
chusetts.
5. II ended in no agreement.
6. At Arlington National Gene
tery.
Z. Alabama.
8. Prince George.
@ Two subway explosions.
10. Charles Spencer Chaplin.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-26
Hardwick Seeks
Final Decree

An effort to obtain a final De
cree of divorce from Allie Hard
wick is being made by j. b. Hard
wick, former chief of police of Ca
lexico, who was recently convicted
bV jury on a charge Of assault
with deadly weapon and whose
case is now in the hands of the a"
pellate court. An interlocutorv d.
cree of divorce was granted Hard
wick on November 20, 1925, on
grounds Of desertion.
According to the complaint in The
case the couple was married al
Yuma, Ariz., on April %, 1922, ant
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-26
COAST LEAGUE
Yesterdays Rerults

Missions 5, Los Angeles ..
Sacramento 4. Portland l.
Hollywood 4, Oakland O.
San Francisco IS, Seattle l.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-26
Baseball Standings
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterdays Resu 70

Pittsburgh Is. Boston 81.
Chicago 8, Philadelphia 0.
Brooklyn ,, Cincinnati /.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-26

struction to be started early in the
fall.
Farmers Compensation Insurance.
Edgar Bros. Realty Co. COS Main st.
Phone l6O. adv
Wall Sinks in Ground-An aban-
doned adobe wall at the Tourist
Inn in Brawley, sank six fect di-
rectly into the ground Wednesday
afternoon. About five feet of the
wall still protrudes from the ground.
There was no report of an earth
/ quake at the time, and the cause
for the sudden slide is a mystery.
Fresh Dates, 25c to 60c per lb.
| Highway Date Ranch. adv
DR.. A. B. ransens DeEtist. FIX
rraction specialist. DAVIS Bldg
Evenings by appointment. Phone
ssW. adv
Chief Deputy Returns-Vaughn
Thompson, chief deputy district at
tOrney, returned to Ell Centro this
morning from Los Angeles where
he has been vacationing for about
10 days. Vaughan was forced to
take his vacation in sections this
wear. business demanding his atten
tion here for the next 10 DAYS. Ee
will return to Los Angeles for an
other week 9 rest and recreation
after the fist of the month.
Try Steve's Special Cold Plate.
adv
Fresh Dates, Csc to 60c per lb
Highway Date Ranch. adv
Traffic Inspector Here.-Waltel
r. Greer. chief Inspector Of the di
vision of motor vehicles for fiv,
counties in Southern California. ar
rived in Ell Centre this morning OF
his regular tour Of inspection. Thu
inspector expects to spend severa
days in the valley in order to gc
over business matters with Captain
Frank Oswalt.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-26
Bad Spelling
Exposes Fake
Ry United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES. Auo. 26 -Tnabil
itv of her husband, Frank George
Whitaker. to spell physician -
although he represented himself to
hc a prominent local doctor. led to
the discovery that he is dispenser
of "soft drinks at Glendale, Mrs.
EVELYN Whitaker, 10. told superior
court Judge Joseph p. Sproul when
seeking annulment.
Shortly after the couple met they
drove to Santa Ana and while nr0-
curing the marriage license Whit
taker was forced to solicit her aid
in spelling "physician. Suspicion
aroused, Mrs. Whitaker went
through the marriage ceremony,
hut left her husband the same day.
Cautioned to be more careful next
time, she was granted annulment.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-08-26

New Station at Brawley-Brawley
is TO have new passenger station
in the fall, according to information
received at the Brawley Southern
Pacific Company office from head
quarters of the Los Angeles divi-
sion. r. A. Williams, assistant gen,
eral manager, advised that bids for
the new building will be called for
in sufficient time to enable con