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The Washington times., 1927-06-16
HOMAGE IS PAID
To FLAG

Fitting homage was paid the
United States flag in an impressive
program last night on the Capitol
grounds in which Commissioner
Proctor L. Dougherty took part,
and which was witnessed by more
than 10000 persons.
A historic flag pageant in com.
nemoration of our $50 years under
one flag was put on by school chill
dren, directed by Marie Moore For.
The Washington times., 1927-06-16
Physician Denied New
Trial i'm $4,000 Suit

Justice Siddons, Of the District
Supreme Court, yesterday denied
new trial to DIR. Edward j. Gun.
ming, 1910 Massachusetts, Ave. N.
W., of the suit in which Mrs. l..
Stewart was awarded $4,000 dam
ages March %.
Mrs. Stewart declared that DR..
Cunning had treated her for an
ear trouble in October, 1922, and
that as result one ear drum was
wholly and the other partially de.
stroyed. Attorneys Ralph A. Cusick
and Newmyer, King and jacobson,
represented Mrs. Stewart and At.
torneys Minor, Galley and Rowland,
appearing for DR.. Cunning, ind:-
Gated they would take the case
before the Court of Appeals.
The Spanish government has APP
proved a plan for the construction
of more than 1000 kilometers of
first.class highways within five
years.
The Washington times., 1927-06-16

rest. Of the Community Center
dramatic section.
Through song and music. almost
every possible phase of the United
States flag. its origination and adop-
ton, was dealt with during the ex-
ercises.
Organizations participating were
the Marine Band, directed by Capt.
Taylor Branson; Grand Army Of the
Republic, Woman's Relief Corps,
Daughters of Union Veterans Of
Civil War, Sons Of Union Veterans
of the Civil War, Sons Of Union
Veterans Auxiliaries, Ladies Of the
@. A. r.. Legion Of Loyal Women
and the Army and Navy Union.
The Washington times., 1927-06-16
Fireworks Break Out
In Episcopal Meet
international News Service

SAN FRANCISCO, June 16-Pyrotechnics, regiousIy
speaking still suffering sizzling and some quar-
ter causing considerable CONSERVATION in the
Episcopal Congress in session here today.
The Washington times., 1927-06-16

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The Washington times., 1927-06-16

The recent seasons output Of more
than 100000 metric tons is believed
to be the largest sugar crop ever
harvested in the Philippines.
The Washington times., 1927-06-16

Through paror between Washington and Montauk
leaves Union Station Washington every Friday "a to
September p at TBS A. M, arriving Montauk $50 p
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02
Raids In Homer Township

Tuesday state and federal prohi-
bition officers made raid on Harry
Andrews place, near Bishopville,
with the result that they got one
and half gallons of white mule, a
20-gallon still, coil, etc. Andrews
was brought here and is in Jail
awaiting arraignment. The still was
in barrel buried in the ground,
with green sod over the top.
Wednesday Sheriff Henery, Dep
uty w. M. Newton and Tom Hum
phrey went to the Henry Kloh
place, better known as the Samuel
Howard farm, in Homer township,
where they were joined by the same
officers as raided the Andrews place.
Here in an old mine they found
parts of still. Several dozen bot
ties of home brew, and two full
barrels of rye mash, bottles and
shoppers all ready to run off batch
were also found on the premises. A
part of the find was brought here,
as evidence, and the balance de-
stroyed. Kloh was brought here,
and is also in Jail waiting to be ar
faigned.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02
MRS. p. II. ANGUISH DIES
SUDDENLY THIS MORNING

Mrs. Lilly Martin Anguish, wife
of Perley B. Anguish of this place.
who has been in poor health for
some time, suffered a stroke this
morning about O'Clock, and at
about 8 O'Clock passed away. She
was about 81 years of age. Be
sides her husband she is survived by
two sons, Guy Anguish of Bucyrus.
and Walter OF Big Springs, Tex,
and two daughters Mrs. Blanche Nc
Call of Morganville and Miss Elva
Anguish of the home. Three chill
dren are deceased. E. l.. (Bert)
Anguish who died May 8, when
caught in cavern In upper Malta.
Fay Anguish who died two years ago,
and a son Russell who died in in
fancy. Mrs. Anguish was a daugh-
ter of the late William and Sarah
Hotehkiss Martin, and was born In
Deerffeld township. One brother,
Carlos s. Martin of Malta, survives.
The deceased was a member of the
NJ. E. church.
Funeral arrangements are not
complete. -
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02
DrOps Dead In Cemetery

While moving the cemetery at
Chesterhill Wednesday afternoon,
Mr.. jeff Ellis suddenly expired. He
and his father were engaged in
cleaning up what is called the old
cemetery. About 9 o'clock his faith
er, A. B. Ellis, left him and went to
his home to do some work. When
the son failed to come to dinner,
his father went to the cemetery,
where he found him dead, lying face
downward. From the position he
was found in, it would indicate that
he dropped dead without struggle.
He was about 27 years of age, and
was never married. His mother
who was Nellie Daugherty is deceas-
ed. One brother Arthur is deceas-
ed. His death too was very sudden.
Funeral arrangements are not
complete.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02
Dean Dearfh Married

Announcement was made of the
marriage Of Mr.. Dean s. Dearth and
Miss Ruth Mendel, which was to take
place May 27 at an Episcopal church
in San Francisco. Cal. The wedding
company was to consist of close
friends and relatives of the bride
and groom, among them Mr.. and
Mrs. C.. N. Corwin Mabel Spencer)
uncle and aunt of the groom
Mr.. Dearth, who is son of Mr..
and Mrs. C.. w Dearth of near
Neelyville, is a well known former
Morgan county boy Following his
high school course here and college
course at Athens, he was located for
a while in Honolulu. doing Y. M. C.
A. work as physical director. The
last two years he has been in San
Francisco, and connected with the
Corwin Insurance Company. His
bride who is a resident of San Fran
cisco, has been employed as stenog-
rapher in a law office there.
After a short honeymoon at Car
they expected to be
at home to their friends, in San
Francisco.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02
Higher Court Sustains Judge Finle,

Higher Court Sustains Judge Finley
The Court of Appeals has sustain
ed the decisions of the two cases
which were recently carried to that
court, from the common pleas court
of this county In both cases Judge
Finley presided, and in both cases
the decision of the court of appeals
was unanimous.
One of the cases was that of D. M.
Abel as administrator of the estate
of j. Franklin Brown, deceased, vs.
G. H. Dunn as administrator of the
estate of Jos. E. Brown, deceased.
The action was for money only, in
which the jury returned a verdict in
favor of plaintiff for $3.50 and costs.
The other case was w. S. Harris
and Eva Harris VS.. A. M. Deems and
HI. I. Harris, for money only and at
tachment. The jury's verdict was
for plaintiff in the sum of $412.5O.
The latter case was carried to the
higher court where it was heard on
its merit. A motion was also filed to
dismiss the case in the court of ap-
peals. The motion was sustained,
and the finding of the lower court
was unchanged.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02
Triangle 4-H Club

The third meeting of the Triangle
All Clothing club was held at the
home of the president, Mary Waite.
The program follows: Victrola Sc
lection; reading, Belle Waite; jokes,
Valena Rardin; riddles, Katheryn
Yarnell; debate, Resolved, The
sewing club is help to the COM
munity - affirmative, X a therine
Waite; negative, Marjorie Rardin;
reading, Mary Waite; jokes, Grace
Waite; demonstration, How to alter
a pattern, Mary Waite and Katheryn
Yarnell. The program which was
prepared by Vera Wymer was rem
dered in an admirable manner. Re-
reshments were served. after which
games were played and a social time
was had
The next meeting, June 8, will be
held at Herbert Wymers.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02
Dies Near Plantsyille

Following an illness of several
months from dropsy and heart trou-
BILE, Mrs. Martha j. Bingham, aged
81, died Monday at her home near
Plantsyille. She was a daughter o1
the late Samuel and Mary J. Canedy
Harper, and was born near Cumber-
land, 0. Her husband VIM. Bing-
man died some years ago. Surviving
are two children, Charles Bingham
of Junction City, and Mrs. Mabel
McAtee of the Bartlett vicinity. Mrs.
Alta Morris a daughter and Harvey
Bingham a son are deceased. She
also leaves a brother Mr.. Charles W.
Harper of near Morganville and a
sister Mrs. Amanda Anderson of
Penn township. The deceased was
an excellent woman. She was a
member of the Church of Christ at
Antioch.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the
M. E. church, with inter-
ment in the Chesterhill cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02
Death OF Terrence Peyton

Mr.. Terrence Peyton, aged about
50, Civil war soldier, who made his
home with his nephew Benjamin
IS. Peyton near Gaysport, died sud-
denly Tuesday afternoon. While he
had been ailing, his condition was
not regarded as serious. Death was
due to a stroke. He spent the past
winter at the Sandusky Soldiers
Home. His wife is deceased, and
he leaves son and a daughter who
reside in Kansas. No one was pres
ent when he died, and when found
by his niece, Mrs. Peyton, she col
lapsed and for a time was in a SER
ious condition with her heart.
Funeral services will be held at
2 p. m, today in Gaysport M. E.
church. The body will be taken to
Topeka, Kan, for burial.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02
Never Silent Club

The last meeting of the Never Si-
lent club was held at the home OF
Florence Strong, May 10. The lee
turer being absent the program was
in charge of Rachel Parmiter. The
club discussed the problem of do
mating to the Mississippi food suffer-
ers. A motion was made to donate
$40, which will be taken up at the
next meeting. An invitation was re-
ceived from Mrs. Margaret Curran of
Nelsonville, for the Never Silent and
Friendship Circle clubs to spend a
day with her, which will also be de-
cided later. The hostess served
fine refreshments of ice cream and
cake.
The next meeting will be held
June Is at Mrs. Bell Teeter's. The
program will be published later
yy
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02
Dies After Short Illness

After an illness of twelve days
Mrs. Clifford Douglas MARY Alice
Incidentally of near Athens, O.,
died May % at Sheltering Arms hos
pital, Athens. She was formerly a
resident of this county and was the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A.
Mendenhall, near Pennsville Be-
sides the husband she leaves the fol-
lowing children: Marion Stanley.
Margaret, Max Edwin and Paul Eu-
gene-the latter an infant a few
days old. She also leaves one sister
and one brother.
Funeral services were held May
25 at Clark's Chapel of which church
she was member, having united
with the Methodist church at the
age of fourteen.-XX
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02

The death of George Humphrey,
aged 68 years, occurred in Colum-
bus Monday morning. The immed-
late cause of his death was paralysis
from which he was ill but short
while, though he had been in poor
health for some time.
Mr.. Humphrey was native and
former resident of the Oil Spring
locality, and is well remembered by
many here. He was a SON of the late
John and Margaret Humphrey, and
was one of seven children of whom
only one is now surviving, his sister,
Mrs. Ada Brooks of Littleton, Col.
One of his brothers, John Hum
phrey, died about year ago. The
late Mrs. Chas. Belts and Mrs. Ed
ward Adams were his sisters. Ed
ward Humphrey of Malta is his
nephew, and Mrs. Ella Manly of NAL
ia is a niece. He is survived by his
wife and seven children.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday in Columbus, and burial was
made there.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02
The Rotary PLAYERS Coming

Mr.. Robert e. Hall of Coshocton
was visitor here the first of the
week. He will be remembered as
one of the members of the Rotary
Players theater troupe which was
here several weeks last fall and
winter and gave such pleasing
shows. Mr.. Hall informs us that the
Rotary Players will be here again
for several weeks engagement, be-
ginning the last Monday in June
They will play Monday night of each
week, and their circuit will be about
the same as when they were here
before. They will have quite a
number of the same players in their
cast that were here the other time
The Rotary Players are at present
on an entertainment circuit which
takes in Norwalk, Willard, Shelby,
Lodi, Bucyrus and Fredericktown.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02
Charles DiehI Dead

Mr. Charles Diehl, 72, of Zanes-
vile, died Tuesday night at the Be-
thesda hospital. He was born and
reared at Duncan Falls, and for a
number of years resided here. For
the past Is years he made Zanes-
vile his home. He was member
of Valley lodge I. o. o. f. Of this
place. He was a knight Templar,
and member of other Masonic bod
les.
The funeral will be held at the
Peoples undertaking parlors, Zanes-
vile. Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Interment will be made in Duncan
Falls cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02
Song Recital Here

Monday evening the local pupils
of Miss Marjorie Rosemond of Co
lumbus gave song recital at the M.
E. church here. Miss Rosemond was
assisted by Mrs. George w. Lowell
accompanist, and Miss Rosemond
sang a group of songs. The pupils
taking part were: Mrs. H. G. Betz,
Miss Emma Lee Stewart, Miss Mary
Elizabeth Partesius, Mrs. Charles
Walker, Miss Mary Louise Dye, Mrs.
Harry Harris and Mrs. Carl Betz.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02
M. & NJ. SUMMER SCHOOL

If there is enough demand, sum-
mer school will open Monday, June
6, and continue until Friday, July
90, mornings only. A pupil can
complete two half year subjects i'm
the summer term. Everyone inter
ested should be at the high school,
room three, next Monday morning,
at O'Clock, to register.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02

Mrs. Fred ID. Coulson and Mrs.
Howard Coulson of Malta returned
to their homes Sunday, after having
been in Cincinnati several days,
visiting the formers daughter Mrs.
Ralph Dye who is a pupil at the Gin
cinnati Conservatory of Music, and
who was on a recital program Sat-
urday afternoon and sang several
numbers. Miss Margaret Coulson,
who spent the winter at st. Peters
burg, Fla, with her parents, and
was not through school when they
returned home, met her mother and
aunt in Cincinnati, and accompanied
them home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02
Teachers Employed For Next Year

Teachers Employed For Next Year
AT a meeting of the board of edu-
cation last Thursday evening, teach.
ers were hired for the McConnels-
vile grade schools, as follows: p
G. Ball, 8th grade and principal; !;
Chas. Huffman, Helen Carroll, Lois
Torbert, Ruth Gaylord, Edna Earich.
and velma Mckinney. Florence
Gatewood who has been teaching
there was not an applicant. One
teacher is yet to be hired.
In the Malta grades, those hired
were Walter Drake, Sth grade and
principal; Dora Lochary, VIM. Por-
ter, Corintha Whipple. Opal Martin
who has taught there was not an ap-
plicant. Frieda Smith was employ
ed, but has not as yet been assigned.
Geo. E. Carr was re-employed as
superintendent of the McConnels-
ville-Malta schools; Mrs. Evelyn But
ton as principal of the high school,
and teacher of Latin and civics; G..
H. Chambers, vocational agriculture; !;
Ruth Pursel, music supervisor; J. r..
Smith, commercial teacher; Edith
Hennis, home economics; Russell
Glass, manual arts and geography;
Emma Lee Stewart, English and his
tory; Mildred Vickroy, science;
Dahlton Kfncaid, athletic director
and mathematics. Two teachers are
yet to be employed
Miss Helen Lynn was re-employed
as clerk.
j. L. Shilling and M. F. Sheets
were hired again as janitors in the
McConnelsville buildings, and John
Taylor in the Malta building.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02
Three Heads Cut

Last Thursday the little SON of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester NORM of NAL
ia, while playing, was accidentally
hit on the head with a stone, cutting
a cash, which required stitches to
close. On Friday the little son of
Gus Abel, near Pennsville, was hurt
in a similar manner on the head,
and on the same day the two year
old child of Rev. and Mrs. e. F.
Kentle of this place, fell striking
against a stove, cutting a cash in
her head, which also required the
services of a doctor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02
Death S Toll

May 20 to June 2

May 20 10 june
Mrs. Mary Douglas, Athens.
Mrs. Serepta r. Stewart, McKendree
George Humphrey, Columbus.
Mrs. Martha j. Bingham, Plantsville,
Terrence Peyton, Gaysport.
Work Buchanan, Parkersburg.
JEFF Ellis, Cesterhill.
Chas. Diehl, GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. P. B. Anguish, McConnelsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02

The Orlando, Fla, Morning Sen
tinel of recent date, announced that
Mrs. j. E. Baldridge of Orlando,
had entertained on Friday from two
to five o'clock, for Mrs. VIM. Moore
mira Seaman) of near Wauchula,
Fla, who was the house guest of
Mrs. .Jno. N. Baker cf Orlando.
Some hours following the gathering
were spent in motor trip by Mrs.
Baldridge, Mrs. Baker and Mrs.
Moore, taking in the sights of
the beautiful city of Orlando
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02
Morgan County S. S. Convention

The annual Sunday school conven-
tion of Morgan county will be held at
Pennsville M. P. church, June and
s. The first session will be held ON
Tuesday, June z, at 1880, followed
by three sessions the next day, We'd
nesday, June s. Rev. Theron Lee
and Rev. o. E. Ford are going to
bring inspiration and profit. Be sure
and hear them. Each Sunday school
is requested to elect delegates and
send as large a number as possible.
Bring basket of lunch for pot luck
dinner and supper on Wednesday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02
Send Tn YOur Reports at Once

Any Sunday school which has not
already sent it's report to the county
secretary is asked to do so at once,
if you want your school to be count
ed in the county convention at
Pennsville, June rs. Also please
send all contributions to secretary at
once. Reports must be in to the
secretary by Monday, June 6, If
they are counted in report at the
convention.-Lois Jenkins, Secre-
tary, McConnelsville, Star Route.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02
May A Rainy Month

In the month of May there were
% days when rain fell here, accord
ing to the report of G. II. Morris. Of
fetal weatherman of this place. The
total rainfall was 6.3S. There were
but seven clear days. The lowest
temperature was on the first day,
when it registered 81; the hottest
was the 22nd, &C. The month as
whole was cold.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02
MEMORIAL SERMONS TO
PATRIOTIC ORDERS HERE
Memorial Sermon To G. A. r.

MGmOTfAI SGF0On 10 hs Ees
The annual Memorial sermon tc
the members of the Grand Army ot
the Republic was delivered at the
Main Street Church of Christ Sunday
morning, by the pastor there, Rev
E. f. Kendie. The Civil war soldiers
and members of the Woman's Relief
Corps attended in a body. The
church was prettily decorated with
the National colors and flowers.
The service opened with the sing
ing of the Star Srangled Banner, fol
lowing which came the invocation
then an anthem by the choir; Scrip
t,ire reading; prayer; Communion
hymn, and Communion service, and
another anthem by the choir. Rev.
Kendle than welcomed the two visit
ing groups, following which he de-
livered his sermon, using the theme
"The Price Paid His text was
s'War a Good Warfare" taken from
in First Timothy 1918. He showed
how the price must be paid" for
anything that is worth while; spoke
of the price paid by the soldiers of
the Civil war, and drew lessons from
the.-price paid by the Master in his
great sacrifice for mankind; and
showed how the soldiers may not
only be comrades to each other. but
may have Christ as their great Com
rade and helper in the battles of
life.
The services closed with the sing
ing of the Battle Hymn of the Re-
public, and the benediction.
Sermon To American Legion
Members of the American Legion
and of the Woman's Auxiliary at
tended in a body the special recogni-
ton services held in their honor at
the Presbyterian church, Sunday
evening.
The sermon recounting something
Of the history of the country from
colonial times, and the bearing of
the different wars on the life and
destiny of the people, was delivered
by Rev. A. N. Grove, the pastor, who
used as his text John 4:37: Zone
soweth, and another reapeth.' He
showed how the people of this coun-
try, and of the world, have reaped
the benefits resulting from the sacri-
fee and patriotism of the soldiers Of
the World war, and the wars that
have gone before, and quoted fur
ther words of Johns gospel: "Other
men labored, and We are entered in
to their labors.'
Special musical numbers for the
service consisted of an anthem by
the church choir, and a number by
quartet composed of Messrs. P. G..
Ball, H. F. Eaton, F. S. Mcdonald
and E. j. Arrick.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-02
Clarence Newsom Gets Scholarship

Mr.. Clarence Newsom who gradu-
ated this year from M. & M, has
been awarded one of the free schol-
arships in agriculture at the o. S.
u, which is given by the state. Only
25 Of these scholarships are award
ed. Sine weeks ago Mr.. Newsom
took a special examination, with the
result that his grades were such that
he was given the scholarship, which
is for the full term of four years.