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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-24
MAGAZINE TELLS
or VAN ORMAN, BALLOONIST

The April number OF the Ameri-
can Magazine contains an article
written by Neil M. Clark on Riders
OF the Gale" telling Of the life and
achievements of Warde T. Van Or
man. world famous balloonist. The
article is of unusual interest to To-
cal readers owing to the fact that
Mr.. Van Orman is well known To-
cally, having married McConnels-
vile girl, Miss Edith Black, daugh-
ter Of Mrs. Maude Black. The Van
Ormans have two charming chill
dren and live in Akron. Mr.. Clark
describes Mr.. Van Orman as "a
long-faced, slender, quietly smiling
quizzical, and undemonsfratlve
young man" He was born IN Lo-
rain, Ohio, in 1894; was educated
in the public schools and at the
Case School of Applied Science In
cleveland. He is scientist, yet has
had life of adventure. He is an
engineer by profession and practice
and is known nationally and inter
nationally as an exceptionally pro-
ficient winner of balloon races. AL
though but thirty-odd he has the
record of having participated Of
tener, and won more frequently
than any other man in the history OF
balloon racing in the United States.
In 1917 he became associated with
the Goodyear Tire and Rubber COM
pany, at Akron, and has been with
thepG ever since. In 1919 he par
ticipated in his first national balloon
race as aid to Ralph Epson, a vet
eran pilot; he few again as Upson's
aid rin the 1920 race. They won,
and in 1921 and each year follow
ing, he piloted balloon himself,
and for three years, 1924, 1925,
1926, he won first place. He partic-
ipated in the international races
first in 1920, again as an aid to Up
son. and in four subsequent years,
1921, 1924, 1925, 1926 he took part
in the international In 1925, when
conditions were unusually severe ne
won by flying twice as far as his
nearest competitor.
In the 1925 International race
Van Orman landed on the deck OF
the "Vaterland' an immense
freighter bound from Egypt to
Rotterdam. On this fight with its
curious ending, Van Orman's bal
loon traveleda561 miles from the
starting point, the greatest distance
of any balloon entered in the race.
But because of his landing place,
Van Orman lost the winners trophy.
The article in the American is quite
lengthy, but is intensely interest
ing. and well worth reading.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-24

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. III. Price have
sold their property located on the
corner of Tenth and Canal streets,
to Mrs, jeanette HILL. This is the
property formerly owned by the
late Henry Travis. Mrs. Hill will
get possession of the property about
the middle of April, when she and
her son H. H. Hill and family ex-
pect to occupy the property for their
home Mr. and Mrs. Price have
purchased the property owned by
Fred Pearson and wife, located on
Jefferson street, and expect to oc-
cupy that property. Mrs. Hill and
son expect to sell their property on
Union street. Both property deals
were made through the agency of
Emmett A. Taylor. &
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-24
Major kahler Better

Major F. NJ kahler of this place
who suffered very bad attack with
his heart "Wednesday of last week,
and was in very dangerous condi-
ton for number of hours, has
since regained consciousness and
shows some improvement. but is
still in a critical condition. He is
under the care of two trained
nurses. His son Mr.. Harry Kahler,
Of New York CITY, who came last
Thursday. left Tuesday for his
home. Mrs. Ray Blackburn and
Mrs. Eva Wilhelm are the nurses in
charge. His nurse reports as we go
to press that he is not quite SO well.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-24
f. w. White Operated Upon

operated upon Monday at the White
Cross hospital. Columbus, for gall
stones and appendicitis. He stood
the operation well, and is doing
nicely. His father Mr.. w. H. White
and his brother Mr.. Clyde White.
and wife of GAINESVILLE, were at the
hospital when the operation was
performed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-24
O. s.. u. Students Home

The following o. S. U. students
are home for their spring vacation
of about a week: Raymond Birch,
Julia and Margaret Brooks, Donald
Fox, Christine Gateweod, Edgar
Francis, Delmar, Gladys
and Mary Glen, Willis Greer, Min
ME Johnson, Margery Rutledge, Carl
Wetherell, Montford Frash, Irene
Lamb, Grace Beckwith, Estelle
Bailey, and James Grandstaff, Wal
ter Davis and Harold Hill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-24
EstinsabIe Pennsyille Woman Die

Estinsable PenHsyilie Woman Dies
Katherine Metca)f, daughter oil
Joseph and Mary A. Metcalf. was
born near Somerset, Perry county,
Ohio, Feb. 81, 1855. Two brothers
and one sister We're also born into
this home One brother Lou dying
In young manhood. When about 16
years old, she came with the other
members of her family to Penns-
vile, Morgan county, o., where she
had since resided. In 1887 she was
united In marriage with John 8.
White, also of Pennsyille. To them
were born three daughters. On Nov.
II. 1892. the husband was called
from this life, thus leaving the wife
and mother with the entire care Of
the three little ones. Did she un-
dertake this burden alone? No.
During the winter OF 1889. under
the pastorate of Rev Gale, she was
most wonderfully converted to the
service of God, BY means of the
text, Psalm 50-14, "Offer unto God
Thanksgiving and pay thy vows to
the most High" She fully sur
rendered her life and her all to the
Master and the wonderful power of
God so Illuminated her soul and her
life that her friends and associates
knew her as one who endeavored
continually to walk and talk with
God. While she labored early and
late to support her family, she trust
ed IN Him who hath said Il will
never leave thee nor foresake thee"
She was faithful, loyal member of
the Methodist Protestant church, at
tending If possible, sacrificing for
its support, and always ready to do
with her will whatever her hands
found to do. For many years she
iabored under great physical af-
fiction. suffering intensely at times,
yet hers was cheerful, pleasant
disposition, appreciating so much
the comforts and blessings of life.
the beauty of nature and the kind
mes of her family and friends. On
the morning of March 81, 1927, the
Master called, and after life of So
years and % days, she has gone to
be with Jesus. She leaves three
daughters. Mrs. Florence Daugherty
of Pennsville; Mrs. Carrie Bishop
of Stockport, and Mrs. Anna Hook
of Columbus; three grandchildren;
her aged mother, Mrs. Mary A. Met
calf: one brother, George w. Met
calf; one sister, Mrs. Stella Coul-
son; number of neices and neph-
ews, all of Pennsyille and vicinity,
and truly host of friends who
loved her as a sister. While we
think of the deceased, as an obedi-
ent disciple of the Master, loving,
sacrificing mother and daughter,
devoted sister and friend, we would
not forget the precept she so often
gave in the class room of the church
for US not 10 look at the failings of
humanity, but to the Lamb OF God
who taketh away the sins of the
world
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday at 1:36 p. na., at the NJ. p.
church, conducted by Rev. Martin.
and interment was made at the
Pennsyille cemetery.-XX
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-24

Geo. Borden, of near Morganville
met with serious accident on Tues
day. While taking a horse to pas
ture in some manner he fell. the
horse stepping on him, breaking
both bones in the left ankle, also his
right shoulder. His injuries are
very painful, but he is doing as well
as can be expected.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-24
r. A. M. Inspected

Last Thursday evening McCon-
nelsville Chapter No. 1872, r. A. M,
was inspected in the Royal Arch
degree. About SO were present.
The inspection was made by the dis
trict inspector M. 3. Montgomery of
Newark. Later in the evening re-
freshments were served. and a
smoker enjoyed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-24
Tax Valuations Less This Year

Public utility companies provid-
ing Morgan county citizens with
electric light and power. gas. COM
munication and transportation SER
vices, this year will pay taxes on a
valuation two times that of banks,
according to the state tax commis-
sion. Analyzing these figures, the
Ohio committee on public utility in
formation points out that taxes on
public service companies must be
reflected in rates charged consum-
ers, inasmuch as these companies
have no other means of revenue.
Property OF public utility companies,
it is said, has been assessed at more
nearly it's true value in money than
any other form of property. Here
is table showing the 1926 yalua-
tions, upon which taxes will be paid
this year, and the 1925 valuations
upon which taxes were paid last
year:
Public utilities, 1925, s1,47S,1O0;
1926, $1,460.44O. Real estate.
1925, $12,077,755; 1926, $1l. 026,-
$50. Banks, 1925, $50S,995; 1926,
$5O4,350. Corporations, 1925,
s543,550; 1926, $1,71O,32O. Indi-
viduals, 1925, ss.93s2O5; 1926, So
S67,150. Total, 1925, $1S,546,-
COS; 1926, s1s,56S,ssO.
The average tax rate for the en-
tire county this year will be $685.
as compared with $23,77S for last
wear.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-24
Curtis Patent Attracts Notice

Mr.. Fl. D. Curtis of this place who
has patented mechanical device of
steel framework to foil bank robbers
and for the protection of bank en-
ployees, is receiving some very fav-
orable comment on his device. The
apparatus is so designed that slid
ing ban of bullet-proof steel released
by foot-work, shuts off the interior
of the cage from gunmen.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-24
Mrs. Lida Pyle Stricken

Mrs, Ida Pyle, who with her
daughter Miss Agnes is visiting Mrs.
Kenyon Pyle Vance in Johnstown,
Pa, suffered very severe stroke
of paralysis on Tuesday, and no
covery Mrs. Pyle and daughter
spent the winter in st. Petersburg.
Fla, and their many friends will
be grieved to hear of Mrs. Pyle's
serious illness. They had planned
to return to their home here Tues
day.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-24
Big River

Since last Sunday the river here
has been quite htgh-in fact the
highest it has been this season, 1t
being about six inches above the
high mark in January. The north
and south river roads have been
flooded, and the GAINESVILLE taxi has
been held up since the first Of the
week. A cold spell of weather came
in time to check the rise, before the
river did any damage here to speak
of.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-24
Jno. VIM. Durbin Home Soon

John VIM Durbin who for the
past ten months has been taking
treatment at the sanatorium at Mt.
Vernon, is expected home soon
perhaps this week. The treatment
has been beneficial, and he is now
sound and well.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-24
Deaths Toll
March II to "a

March IL to "a
Mrs. Mary Triplett, Mountvifie.
Mrs. Kate White, Pennsville.
George w. Demster, Malta.
Mrs. Mary Briggs, Rix Mills.
Mrs. Laura Blake, Reno.
James C. Brown, South GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Mary Glines, Beverly.
Mrs. Clara Hart, Beverly.
Catherine Schmidt, Akron.
Mrs. Zona Roberts, Gl0uster.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-24
MALTA PosTOFFHE TO
BE IN SECOND CLASS

Beginning July l, the Malta post
Office will be changed from third
class to second class office. The
volume of business of that office
has been such that it Ii now en-
titled to go into the higher classifi-
cation. The change will mean two
full time clerks. which will be un-
der civil service, and substitute.
The present salary of the postmas-
ter is $4,000, and the change will
increase his salary s1e0 per year.
The salary OF the clerks will be
$1.700 per year.
Beginning April /, Postmaster
Barrel announces that in all proba-
bility the r. F. D. carriers out of
his office will not start until 8:15,
which is after the morning mail.
which mail is due to arrive at 7:52.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-24

We desire to thank the neighbors
and friends for their aid and COM
fort during the illness and death of
our beloved mother; also all who
took part in the funeral services
Florence Daugherty, Carrie Bishop.
Anna Hook.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-24
r. Il. Wilson Purchases Racers

Mr.. r. L. Wilson of this place pur-
chased recently of MT. Harper of
Woodsfield two race horses Il. D..
q PAGER, also a black trotting mare.
Both have splendid records as rac-
ers.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-24

Miss Frances E. Stedman, has
been appointed by Fred w Ramsey
of Cleveland. general chairman of
the local committee in charge of
the great international G. E. conven-
ton which will be held in that city
July 2-7, 1927, member of Ohio's
promotion committee. Any infor-
nation you desire in regard to the
convention can be furnished by
Miss Stedman, including fare, en-
tertainment while in the city, en-
trance tickets, etc.-XX
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-24
Deputy sheriff Appointed

Sheriff c.. B. Henery appointed ex-
sheriff w. M. Newton as deputy to
succeed Mr.. J. e.. Mott, who recently
resigned.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-24
At The Churches
Malta Methodist Church

| Sunday school at 9:15 a.. m
Robert Wetherell, Supt. Mornine
service at 1890. Sermon By the
pastor. Evening service at o'clock
Sermon by the pastor. The w. II
NJ. S. will meet at home OF Mrs. J.
~ Barlow, Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock. &c. D. Clifford, pastor
| Meigs Christian Church
Sunday school at Meigs Christian
church at 10 O'Clock, next Sunday
morning
Methodist Protestant Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m.
Morning worship at 10:30. Chris
tian Endeayor at $50 .. M Ev-
ening worship at 7:36 Revival
services will continue all next week
and we invite visitors to come and
worship with us.-L. B. Douglas.
fpastor.
Main Street Church of Christ
Bible school Lords day morning
lat $50. Chas. Hayener, Supt. If
you are member of this Bible
school you should be at this session
'if at all possible. Let us not be
weary in well doing. Church service
Immediately following. Sermon
Isubject. who is Greatest" Chris
tian Endeavor at $50 in the eyen-
ing. and church service at T:3C
Sermon subject. .'Tne Value Of Your
Christianity" Choir practice on
Tuesday and Thursday evenings at
"a. Prayer meeting at Wednesday
evening, and teachers training at
8 Wednesday evening We extend
to you cordial invitation to at
tend any or all our services.-E. F.
Kendle, pastor.
Presbyterian Church
All the usual services will be held
on Sabbath, March 2T, TO which
you are more than welcome. This
is the last Sabbath of the church
year, so all benoyoience and local
pledges should be made good Sun
day school at 9:15 a. m. Church
service at 1890 a. m Christian
Endeavor at 6:45 D. N. Church
service at 1880 p. N. Kings meet
ing at 1880 on Wednesday,
n. Grove, pastor.
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m.
Earle Eveland, Supt. This being
the end OF the quarter, there viii be
specially interesting session. in
Guiding music by a twelve piece or.
chestra Morning worship at 10: 80
a. m. The pastor will preach. Ep-
worth League at GAS p. m. 7:30
p. m, happy hour service, having
special reference to the special even
gelistic services to begin in the near
future There is a cordial invita-
tion to all who would worship here.
%. j. Moore, pastor.
Church OF Christ
Seventh Street,
Bible study az $50 a. II. Morn
ing worship at 1890. Preaching
by Elder J. C. Roady, ana again il
the evening at T:36 Evangelistic
meetings are still In progress.
each evening at 7:30. You
are cordially invited to these ser
vices
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-24
Catherine sullivan schmidt Dies

SuHcf1Ht 91ItntdU SCHHntUt ines
The Marietta Times carried the
announcement recently of the death
of Mrs Catherine Sullivan Schmidt.
wife of s. Frank Schmidt, which
occurred last Thursday in an Akron
hospital, following lingering i'll
ness. She was a daughter of Jas.
NJ. Sullivan, former resident of this
place, and was born here She was
about 35 years of age, and gradu-
ated from McConnelsyilIe high
school in the year 1907. The fam
lily moved to Marietta and was re-
siding at that place when Mrs.
Schmidt's marriage occurred. They
resided for a number of years i'm
Marietta. moving to Akron several
years ago. Besides her husband,
she is survived by FIVE children
Eileen, Marcella, Mary, Margaret
and Joseph; her father, who re-
sides in Akron, and three brothers
and Michael of Akron; John
Sullivan of California, and sister
Miss Irene Sullivan of Akron. She
was a member of the Catholic
church Her mother was the Late
Bridget Riley
Funeral services were held in
Akron, Saturday, and interment was
made in the Holy Cross Catholic
cemetery of that city.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-24
Number 80
SOCIAL MEETING Or q. III. II
HELD LAST FRIDAY EyfzNIN0

The officers of Valley chapter
No. 19, o. e. S., entertained the
members at social meeting on FRI
day evening, Merch IS. About 12s
were present and the whole AFFAIR
was most enjoyable. An orchestra
composed of, Deane Northrup. Lam
don Sharp, Lucille Gaylord. Eliza
beth Terry, Richard Manly and
Marion Fisher, all of these young
people belonging to Eastern Star
families, furnished excellent mu-
sical numbers and added greatly to
the success of the evening. G. b.
Smith, Worthy Patron OF Valley
Chapter, welcomed the members and
guests and presided during the pro-
gram, announcing the numbers.
There was a clever little act 0f
mirth and magic by King Betz and
James Finley. Mrs Harry Harris
sang two vocal numbers. In the
Garden of Today and II passed by
your Window" Mrs. B. d. Richard
son accompanist Mrs. Harris has
voice of wonderful sweetness and
her singing is always delight.
Miss Lucille Gaylord gave violin
solo with Miss Jean Gaylord at the
piano, and these two young ladies'
also gave piano duet. Miss Eliza
beth Terry gave two beautiful cello
solos, Mrs. Edith Witte piano ac-
companist. Several members gave
a clever minstrel act, and Miss Ter
ry, Messrs. Northrup and Fisher
gave a beautiful trio for violin,
cello and piano. Messrs. J. A. Ham
bleton, G. e. Mcclure, Howard ken
nard. Fred Smith and Henry Wilson
gave clever little stunt, which
might be called ''styIe show at
least the costumes and manners OF
the actors was if anything in adj
vance of the 1927 spring styles.
Games and contests were enjoyed.
Delicious and satisfying refresh
ments were served by the officers,
and social hour enjoyed. Mrs.
Stella Durbin is WORTHY Matron of
Valley Chapter and with her Off
GERS is to be congratulated upon
the success of this affair, which will
be added to the memories of the de-
lightful times enjoyed by the mem
bers of the Eastern Star
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-07-26
Jack Delaney
Drops Title
Claims He's Too Heavy to
Stay in Class; Relinquishes
All Claims

New York, July 26.-(R)-Because
of his claim that he no longer can
make the class weight of IT'S pounds,
Jack Delaney of Bridgeport, Conn.,.
light heavyweight champion for the
past year, today relinquished the IL
tie and was given permission by the
state athletic commission to fight as
a full-fledged heavyweight.
Pete Reilly, Delaney's manager,
emerged from the commission meet
ing to announce the fighters action,
which he added. paved the way for
Delaney to fight Pauline Uzcudun,
Spanish heavyweight, at the Yankee
Stadi1m on August IL under the
promotion of Tex Richard. Both
fighters already have come to terms
with Richard for the match.
McTigue, who was to have tough.
Delaney August III for the light
heavyweight title. will be recognized
as the Heading contender" and given
title recognition by the commission
if he defeats his worthy opponent
this summer, according to Reilly and
Jimmy Johnston, McTigue's manager.
McTigue is ready to fight either Tom
my Loughran of Philadelphia or Paul
Berlenbach, former champion, to
demonstrate his championship claims.
Delaney decided to give up the
title, according to Reilly, when he
weighed l78, three pounds over the
class limit, after several weeks of
training for the McTigue fight.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-07-26
4 STATES FACE
BUMPER CROP
BIG BUSINESS

(Continued from page one)
Northern Pacific we will have one of
the largest crops in IL years." said
Mr.. ,DOnnelly who was principal
speaker ut the morning session.
"For weeks we have been prepar-
ing to meet the requirements of the
producers and shippers. Our rolling
stock is being overhauled. tracks are
improved where improvements were
needed on branch lines, passing
tracks at 43 points are being length
enedt and empty cars are being set
out for grain loading. All Of this is
with the idea of facilitating the grain
movement" he said.
statistics show the preparedness
of northwestern railroads. A greater
number Of grain cars are in storage
on home lines than ever reported and
locomotives and other facilities are
in excellent condition.
ut is shown that at the end June
there were stored for grain loading
in producing areas more than $4,000
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-07-26
LAND SALES
ON INCREASE,
GREEN AYERS
Successful Crop May Bring
Partial Solution Of Problems,
Bank Manager Believes

Land sales show continual in
crease throughout North Dakota, ac-
cording to data compiled by c. X.
Green. manager of the Bank of North
Dakota.
IF this crop comes through there
should be still larger demand for
farm land Green said, but added
that "if" is very important word.
Although pleased at the general out
look he wants the grain harvested
and the profits counted before be-
ginning to count the financial chick
Forty years of experience have
pen," Green said. But will say
that things never looked better. Ii
this crop comes through as it looks
now large part OF our -and trou-
bles should be over"
Most of the heavy land sales made
by the bank recently have been to
farmers already living within the
state whose optimism has led them to
pick up property at what they regard
as bargain rates. In many cases the
heads Of families are purchasing land
with view to turning it over to
their sons and daughters later, Green
said. He views this as the best in
dication of confidence in the future
Of the state which is held by people
who best know North Dakota c0ndi-
tiOns.e sssss -
Many Inquiries Received
Although land sales to persons liv-
ing outside the state have been COM
paratively few as yet, a flood OF in
quiries continues to arrive ut the
bank daily and Green is convinced
that the publicity campaign recently
launched is having it's effect. Field
men now in eastern states In an eff
fort to draw more people to North
Dakota report that it has been es-
pecially effective in building up in
terests which can be made productive
by personal contact, Green said.
Despite the offer by North Dakota
railroads of reduced fares to home
seekers, few have taken advantage of
the low fares, Green said. Although
numerous visitors have arrived in all
parts of the state to inspect sites for
possible future homes most Of them
have come by automobile.