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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
Charles Il. BOZman Dead

Charles L. Bozman, one of Bever-
ly's well known residents died at his
home in that place, April IS, the i'm
mediate cause of his death being
uraemic poisoning and complications,
He had been in failing health for
more than year. He was the son of
James and Ann Watson Bozman and
was born at Sharon, Ohio, Noble
county, May 1, 1857. He was mar
ried on October s, 1879 to Flora
Powell and of this union one daugh-
ter, Lenore was born. He was a
skilled marble cutter and at one
time was associated with the late w.
R. Jones of McConnelsville in the
monument business. For many
years he had been in this business at
Beverly. Mr.. Bozman was a man
gifted in oratory, and gave of his
time and talents to civic and frater-
nal organizations. He was men,
Der of the Presbyterian church and
was Past master of Mt. Moriah
lodge No. 81, F. C A. NJ. of Beverly.
Surviving him are the widow, and
daughter, Mrs. George Morris Of
and grandson, Powell
B. Morris. Two sisters, Mrs. Charles
of Senecaville; Mrs. Charles
Ozier of Long Beach, Calf, and two
half-sisters, Mrs. Ollie Pomeroy of
Ell Centre, California, and Mrs. Will
of Beverly, also survive.
services were conducted at
The home on Friday afternoon, at
l:30, Rev. H. T. Bay officiating,
with the Masonic order in full
charge of the services.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
Dies Near CrooksyiIIe

Mr.. Thos. Maxwell, aged So, died
Monday at his home near Crooks
vile, after a days illness with
heart trouble. He is survived by mis-
wife, and the following SOILS and
daughters; Mrs. Bonnie Flint and
Miss Helen Maxwell of Cleveland;
Thomas and Harry Maxwell of
Crooksville; Mrs. Claude Masterson
of Crooksville r. F. D.; Mrs. Ardath
Turner of Greenfield, Ohio; and
Maurice and Phyllis of the home. At
one time he and his family resided
near the Red Clay school house, in
this county.
Funeral services were held at the
Church of Christ, Crooksville, We'd
nesday afternoon at O'Clock. In
terment was made in the Crooksville
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
District Rotary Conference Closes

The two days conference of the
22nd district of Rotary Internation-
al, held at Marietta, closed Tuesday
afternoon. 1t was the largest in
number of attendance ever held in
the district, there being more than
500 Rotarians present. Marietta
did herself proud in the manner in
which the conference was carried on
every detail for the pleasure of
those present being carefully look
ed after. At the MONDAY meeting
Tuesday, four McConnelsville-Malta
Rotarians put on an anti-gosslp
skit, which was splendidly received.
Mr. Frank Beggs of Newark was
nominated for district governor for
the ensuing year.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
Easier At SanatOrium

Easter was observed in most ap-
propriate manner at the Rocky Glen
sanatorium. The program began at
8 O'Clock with an Easter sing. Eggs
had been hidden about the grounds,
and an Easter egg hunt followed,
with prizes>for the winners in the
contest. An elegant Easter dinner
menu was served with the tables
and dining room beautifully decor
ated for the occasion. Many Wis
itors called during the day, and it
was most happy Easter day for all.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
III. s. Operetta

The high school operetta, Cyan
XII San" will be presented at the
Twin City Opera House, Friday
evening, April %, at S:15 o'clock.
This is charming story of old ia
pan and promises to be the best of
the five operettas given this year by
the schools of Malta and McCon-
nelsville. The three special dances
are being coached by Miss Nuber.
The costumes are very gorgeous and
many of them have been rented for
this occasion. The general admis-
seats. Doors will be open at 1880.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
Morgan Grange

Morgan grange p. of HI. were
highly entertained by the Neelyville
grange, April 8. The program fur
nished by the visiting grange con-
sisted of readings, monologues,
songs, short play, etc. There were
visitors from three oranges. After
a short social period, refreshments
were served to 140 patrons. The
next meeting of Morgan grange will
be April %, at 1880 p. m. AS this
is the date to confer degrees, the
will please be ready to
report. A short program will fol-
low the degree work.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
Fine Masonic Event

The leading Masonic event of the
season was that of last Friday after
noon, and evening, when the McCon-
nelsville Council, No. 106 met in
stated assembly. Beginning at four
O'Clock was conferred>the r. &c S. NJ.
degree. At $50 O'Clock real din
ner-a most delectable menu which
was prepared by the ladies of the
Presbyterian church was served in
the dining room. Easter decorations
and the councils cslor of purple
were effectively carried out on the
tables, and banquet room. After the
dinner the superintendent degree
was put on, which was followed by
the report of the district inspector,
Theodore Wangen of Coshocton. In
his report the inspector was un-
stinted in his praise Of the work of
the officers of the lodge, and of the
manner in which the degree was
dramatized, he even going so far as
to state that it was his opinion that
not another council in the state of
a similar size membership, puts on
the degree as effectively as does
McConnelsville council. The class
receiving the degree Friday makes
the entire membership of the local
council, super-excellent members
thing perhaps not duplicated in the
state. Former inspector O'Neal, now
grand lodge officer was also at the
meeting, and added more compli-
ments to those of the inspector.
Visiting members from outside the
county were present from Marietta,
Newark, GAINESVILLE, and Beverly.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
Competitive Gun Shost Today

A competitive gun shoot will be
held today at the Manly camp, near
Malta. Invitations have been sent
to about IL different clubs, and
about 25 shooters, all of the regis
tered A. T. S. A. are expected to be
present. Mr.. III. e. White is the
manager of the shoot.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
Estimable Beverly Woman Passes

Mrs. Samuel Bailey, aged about
70, died very Unexpectedly Sunday
night about IL O'Clock. She had re-
tired apparently as well as usual.
Later her husband heard her
breathing strangely, and very soon
she had passed away. Death was
due to heart trouble. Her maiden
name was Mary M. Jumper, and was
a daughter of the late John and Ell
len Jumper of Reinersville. Be-
sides her husband who is promi-
nent citizen of Beverly, she is sur
vived by brother and sister-Wal-
lace Jumper of Cleveland, and Mrs.
Elizabeth Johnston of San Francis
co, Cal. She was also related to the
Gilliland families of Manchester
township, and of this place. She
was a woman highly esteemed, with
a wide circle of friends. She was
member of the Beverly Presbyterian
church.
Funeral services were held ~Wed-
nesday afternoon at o'clock. In
terment was made at Beverly.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
Court House News
COMMON PLEAS COURT
Grand Jury In Session

The grand jury which went into
session Tuesday will likely finish
their deliberations some time today.
In all about so witnesses have been
subpoenaed.
500 and Costs
Glenn Norris Of Bloom township
who was arrested last week on a
charge of possession, pied guilty
when arraigned last Thursday. He
was fined 800 and costs, making in
all $112.9S, part of which was paid,
he giving bond for the remainder.
PROBATE COURT
Homer D. Mccormick is appointed
guardian of the person and estate of
A. D. Mccormick, an incompetent
person. Bond, $1,000.
Carl Patterson as guardian of
Mary A. McElfresh, minor, files
fifth and final account. Same is ap-
proved and confirmed. The court
finds that ward has arrived at full
legal age and the balance due her of
$49.66 cash, and $500 in bonds has
been turned over to her, and guar
dian is discharged from all further
services as guardian.
Inventory and appraisement has
been returned in the matter of the
estate of Benjamin F. Welch, late
of Center township, which shows to-
tai assets of $1,260.17.
Eva Foster is appointed admin
istrator of the estate of George M.
Foster, late of Morgan township.
Bond, $4,000.
Appraisers of the estate of Thos.
Hooper, deceased, file inventory,
which show total assets of s2,307.-
10.
Mr.. Thomas S. Spurrier is found
guilty of the charge of failure to
send his minor son to school, and is
fined IS and costs.
In the bastardy action of Helen L.
Wood of Marion township VS.. George
Howard, date of hearing is fixed for
April 26. Defendants recognizance
bond is fixed at 5000.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
Prisoner Returns To Jail

Earle Street who has been in Jail
here awaiting to be tried on a
statutory charge, Monday April &c,
escaped from the Jail Saturday ev-
ening. Sheriff Henery had given
him the privilege to talk to his wife
over the telephone, and instead Of
going back to his cell, he made his
exit out of a side door. Monday
morning however, he returned and
gave himself up to the sheriff.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
Ringgold Commencement Tonight

The Ringgold high school COM
mencement will be held tonight in
the high school auditorium at this
place at Sis. The graduates are:
Nancy Lucille Gregg, Anna Merle
Sands, Dwight Hoze Vanhorn, Mary
Elizabeth Best and Clyde Ellis
Rankes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
Reinersville

A DaDy girl was DOrn TO MI. ana
Mrs. Thomas Lowe (Ethel Peck) of
Woodgrove, Friday of last week.
The class sermon for the graduating
class of Reinersville high school,
by Rev. Geo. C. Van Artsdalen of
Malta, on Sunday evening, May l..
James Nelson of Parkersburg, was
week end visitor near here. Twin
boys were born a few days ago to
Mr.. and Mrs. James Dodds of Maple
Heights, above Caldwell. Mr.. Dodds
formerly lived at Woodgrove.. Cox
brothers of Caldwell have purchased
the ]. L. Gilliland farm, east of the
village, of John Dudley. We have
not learned the purchase price. Ben
ton Wilson will remain on the farm.
for the present, at least. Aubrey
Crouch who it was reported had died
in Columbus week ago, did not die
until Sunday night. There was
misunderstanding in the telephone
message received concerning his
sickness. The cause of death was
blood poisoning, following an opera
ton. X. K. Welch had valuable
horse to get hurt in it's stall
in the barn, last Sunday morning. 1t
had to be raised with blocks, and it
was thought it would die, but is get
ting better now. The Easter service
at the M. P. church, Sunday evening,
brought out very large attendance.
A good program was presented.
Farmers have commenced working
the ground, getting it ready for
planting the spring crops. There has
been too much rain for getting much
work of this kind done. .Cloyd Har-
per sold his span of mules to Doug
Kuntz of Renrock, and bought a
pair of horses of Howard Wilson.
Mrs. Sarah Harper who had heart
attack at the home of her daughter
in-law, Mrs. Elinor Harper, in Cald-
well, last week, does not seem to i'm
prove as fast as her many friends
might wish.
Annoyed BY Tranps
Two people, a man and woman,
tramped through here Monday morn
ing who seemed to belong to that
class who seem to have no particu-
lar destination in view, and when
coming to farm home, where the |
man was at work on the farm out |
Of calling distance, and a lone wom- |
an in the house, the woman went to |
4 screen door, which was fastened on |
he inside, and asked for a shoe, |
stating that she had very sore
loot. When this was refused the man
ordered that she be given shoe. |
When this was refused, she asked |
% be admitted, that she might get a
lrink of water, when she was in
,ormed there was plenty of water in |
he well with a tin cup hanging on |
he pump. While she was getting |
lrink, the lady of the home called |
,ver the telephone for help. The
hearing her went back to the |
'oad and told the man, "she is talk
ng over the telephone now," when
hey started on their journey. 1t is
hought they were only trying to get
inside the house when there would I
have been holdup. There
ire entirely too many people of this
lind tramping through the country. i
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
A Remarkable Egg Record

One of the best egg records that
has come to our attention, is that of
Mr.. Frank Blackmer of Roxbury.
His flock of 1000 White Leghorns,
has been averaging somewhat bet
ter than 500 eggs daily for some
time.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
Boy Scout Canvass

The annual canvass of the coun-
ty for funds for the Boy Scouts will
be made soon. The money from the
canvass is for local expenses, also
for the county's quote of the area
expense The quote for the county
Is 1880
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
Mrs. Sarah f. Oliver Dead

Mrs. Sarah e. Oliver, aged SO,
who for many years was resident
of East Windsor, died at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Annabel Co
burn of Cleveland, Friday, April
Is, at o'clock. She had been in
failing health for some months, and
on Tuesday, April IL, fell and broke
her hip. She was taken to the hos
pital for treatment, but gradually
grew worse, the end coming on Fri
day.
Sarah e. Muse was born in Lou
den county, Va, and was a daughter
of Thomas and Sidney Jane Havener
Muse. After the Muse family To-
Gated in Ohio, they resided for a
time on what is known as the Tag
gart farm near Stockport. Mrs.
Lucy Buck, of McConnelsville, is the
only surviving member of the Muse
family. Thomas Muse, Jesse Muse,
Mrs. Rebecca Olney and Mrs. Susan
Clark being deceased. She married
John B. oliver who died some years
ago, and of this union were born six
children, two of whom, William and
Mrs. Daisy Tenney aresdead. Those
surviving are Mrs. Annabel Coburn.
with whom Mrs. Oliver lived, Horace
oliver, Portland, Ore; Arthur T. Oil
yer of Clayton, N. NJ; and Florence
Young of Emmett, Idaho. After
leaving East Windsor the Oliver
family lived for a while at Hiram.
O., moving from that place to EN-
NETT, Ida. Mrs. Oliver had been a
member of the Church of Christ for
many years.
Funeral services We're held in
Cleveland, Tuesday, at 2 p. M,
with burial at that place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
Deaths Toll

April IA to Fl

70 ~
William Skinner, East Branch.
Mrs. Henry Park, Trinway.
Mrs. Samuel Bailey, Beverly.
Mrs. Sarah e. Oliver. Cleveland.
Thomas Maxwell. Crooksville.
Rev. C. M. Rupe, Des Moines, Ia.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
Mrs. EveIand Improving

Mrs. Earle Eveland of this place,
who is at Bethesda hospital, Zanes-
vile, suffering with toxic poisoning,
has been showing considerable i'm
provement the past several days.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
Mrs. r. H. Lawrence Operated Upon

Mrs. r. FL. Lawrence of this place
underwent an operation Tuesday at
Bethesda hospital, GAINESVILLE, for
the removal of her breast. She is
getting along as well as could be
expected.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21

Messrs. J. j. Christie, ]. H. Witte,
E. j. Bell of this place, and C. I.
Michener and Kenneth Ray of Ches-
|terhill, went to Columbus Tuesday
to attend the Scottish Rite meeting.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-04-21
McKendree Circuit

Special Easter services were held
at McKendree at 10:30; also at
Fletcher in the evening. Worlds
service collections were taken at
three of the churches on the circuit.
At McKendree the collection was
800; at Mt Zion, $45, and at
Fletcher, $31. Wesley Chapel's Of
ferings will be taken later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-07
TWO ARE ARRESTED
ON LIQUOR CHARGE
Illegal Possession and Reckless
Driving Are Claimed in
One Case.

Austin Ignatius Jarhoe, 80 years
old 303 Twelfth street southeast,
under indictment for the aileSeu
operation of n smoke screen during a
liquor chase in Southeast Washington
on the morning of April -. that re-
suited in the death of William Dement,,
who was shot in a battle with ponce
was arrested last night by Sergt.
George Little. Policeman George De
voc and Revenue Agent w. II. Schultz
Arrested with him was solomon
Nathan Chesivoir, % years old OF
Alexandria. They We're charged with
Illegal possession and transporting
36O one.half gallon containers OF corn
whisky. and an additional charge OF
reckless driving was preferred against
CheSivoir. ,,,
Occupants of the police and alleged
liouor car met at Fourth street ana
Central avenue northeast about
o'clock. Chesivoir is alleged to have
stepued on the gas and started a
chase at q 55-mile pace, leading the
way through the northeast section or
the city.
1t was not until the cars reached
l. street, between North Capitol and
First streets, that the ear in the lead
was overtaken and its occupants ar
rested. Car and liquor We're seized,
and the defendants were released on
bond in the sum of 81 900 for their
appearance in court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-07
GOVERNMENT BIG LOSER
IN THREE DAMAGE AWARDS
Judgments Given in Court of
Claims, One Exceeding Million
Dollars, in Individual Suits.
BY the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
Three judgments, one for more than
q million dollars, were rendered
against the Government yesterday by
the United States Court of Claims.
Breach of contract damages totallng
$1,779,922 were awarded the Atlantic
Gulf Oil Corporation, Virginia con-
Germ, which in 1920 contracted to sup
ply the Shipping Board with 100000
barrels of crude and 100000 of fuel
oil. The oil company instituted the
suit, alleging that the board subse-
quently refused to accept the full
amount of oil contracted for.
On a cost plus contract for 470,OO0.-
600 ball cartridges entered into in
1917 the Remington Arms Union Me
tallic Cartridge co. of Connecticut was
given judgment for $646.S29. The
Government had contended that it
should be given the benefit of low ma
terial costs contained in private con-
tract made by the plaintiff in 1914.
a tax refund of $3.50 was granted
the Chemists Club of New York on
the ground that it was not social
club within the meaning of the taxing
acts, and therefore could not be taxed
as such.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-07
Foreign Born Child
OF American Father
Denied Citizenship

By the Associated Press.
A foreign-born child Of an Amer
lean citizen. whose father had not
lived in the United States UP to
the time of the birth of the child.
was declared by the Supreme Court
Yesterday to he excluded from adj
mission as a citizen.
The case came from Seattle and
was appealed by the Government
in an effort to keep out Chin Bow,
born in China.
Charles T.. Hughes argued in
support Of the decision of the lower
Federal courts. which held that a
child of an American citizen was
entitled to admission when Its
father took up residence here, al
though he had not been in the
country prior to it's birth.
The Government contended that
the laws should be construed To
confer citizenship only upon the
children of American citizens who
had been residents of this country
before the birth of the children.
Chin Bows father was born in
China. but was an American citl-
zen. because his father, the grand
father of Chin Bow, had acquired
American citizenship through birth
in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-07
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES. June THE aerial
romance of Charles La JOtte, CONNER
cial aviator, and Miss Noreen Burke
society girl, whom he kidnapped" from
San Diego in his airplane Sunday
afternoon, developed a somewhat un-
romantic aftermath here today as the
voun" woman arranged to return
home alone after refusing to prefer
charges against her twentieth century
Lochinvar.
The beginning of the adventure
in which La Jotte invited Miss Burke
and her escort. DIR. John Steen, for
an airplane ride and made his get
away with Miss Burke after tricking
DR. Steen into leaving the plane for
q moment--threW the girls San Diego
friends into u frenzy. They quoted
La Jotte, who had been forbidden to
call upon Miss Burke, as having
threatened to get her into his plane
and extract from her promise to
n,arrv him. or 1--WE will die together"
To 1otte was known to have but a
sr1au SUNNY of gasoline, and all the
noace officers in southern California
we're watching for his plane,
Plane Is Sighted.
The night passed. Yesterday the
nIana was sighted over Los Angeles.
a delegation of deputy sheriffs and
IT p Hovle of San Diego, brother-in>
low of Miss Burke. awaited the plane
La Jotte said they had flown from
San Diego eastward to Twenty-Nine
Palms. resort oasis IN the Colorado
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-07
GIRL ''KIDNAPED" BY AIRMAN
''PEEVED'; REFUSES TO ELOPE
Miss Burke Goes Home, But Will Not
Prefer Charges Against Her
Modern Lochinvar.

Desert Miss Burke. he said, was a
little peeVed" and rejected the ldea
of an elopement, insisting on return
ing at once to San Diego.
They remained all night at the OASIS
at the home of the father of La Jotte
employer, EllWood Lloyd of Los An
geleS.
Noise Prevents Proposal.
la Jotte insisted that the roar OF
his motor prevented him from renew
ing his proposal on the flight mere
Miss Burke was quoted ny the uel,
utv sheriffs as saying on her arrlVai
that she had been held against her
will by la Jotte, while the aviator
cheerfully admitted to the officers lhat
he had chosen his stormy method OF
wooing on II tip from newspaper
cartoon, and to "slip one over on
a rival
Both Miss Burke and her brother
in.law, however, refused to Tile charges
against La Jotte, although Royie
warned the flyer never to call at the
girls San Diego home. Fellow alrmeh
| said this privilege had been denied nm
even before his "air kidnapping"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-07
SEEKS TO OBTAIN
CUT IN FIRE RATE
Committee Studying High-Pressure
Water System to See
Underwriters.

The committee appointed by the
District commissioners to study the
pronosed installation of hlgh-preS
sure water system in the high value
district will go to New York next
week TO confer with officials OF the
National Beard of Fire Underwriters
and to witness a demonstration OF the
high pressure system in actual opera
ton.
George s. Watson, chief of the DIS
trict Fire Department and chairman
of the committee, explained that the
urinary purpose of the conference
with the fire underwriters is to ascer-
tain whether a reduction in fire in
slrance premiums would he allowed II
improvements are made in the water
distribution system.
The committee is considering rec
ommending an increase in the size of
the water mains as suggested by the
fire underwriters in lieu of the in
stallation of a high-presSure system.
Improvement in the water distribu-
ton system would be more economical
than the installation of a highpres-
! sure system, Chief Watson points out,
and If a reduction in fire insurance
! premiums is allowed. it would benefit
I the entire District, whereas the prom
! iSed cut IN the premiums iof ne HlSH'
pressure system would be applicable
only to buildings in the high. value
area.
MIR. Watson estimates that the
water mains could be increased il
size, in keeping with the recommends
tions of the fire underwriters, foi
! approximately $780, 900, while the in
stallation of high-pressure system
probably would cost about S2,0000O0
The committee expects to spend two
DAYS in New York. and on its return
will visit Baltimore to view a demon
stratiou there of the operation of IL
hieh-presSure system.