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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16
Was Native OF ChesterhiIl

Announcement was made in Co.
lumbus papers of the death of Mrs.
Mary E. Dowdell, wife of William
w. Dowdell, which occurred Tues
day of last week, June Z, as result
of heart disease. 1t is stated that
her death was believed to have been
hastend to a great extent by the
shock she suffered at the time their
home took fire two months ago. Fu-
neral services were held at the resi-
dance Wednesday, and the body was
sent to Quaker City, O., Thursday.
interment being made there Friday.
1t is stated that Mrs. Dowdell was
a native of Chesterhill, this county,
and was II years of age at the time
of her death. She had resided in
Columbus IA years. A daughter,
Mrs. Eva A. Love of Newark, o.,
and a son w. J. Dowdell of Column
bus, survive her. The deceased was
a member of the Methodist Episco-
pal church and of the order of East
ern Star
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16
Death OF Alva Ii. Birch

The Columbus, o., Dispatch of
June had the following:
"Alva Byron Birch, salesman for
the Central Tablet Manufacturin :
Co., Harvard avenue, succumbed at
the family residence, 138 South
Wheatland avenue, Monday. Death
followed an operation to which he
submitted about five weeks ago. Mr.
Birch was a charter member Of Hoge
Memorial Presbyterian church and
also was member of Excelsior
lodge of Odd Fellows. Surviving
the deceased are his wife, Mrs. Oh
i've Birch; son, Leland Birch of
Mansfield, O., and a daughter, Miss
Ada NJ Birch, at home. Mr.. Birch
was IS years of age. Rev. H. c.
Hutchinson, pastor Of Hoge Me-
mortal church, officiated at the fu-
neral services which were conducted
at the home Wednesday morning, at
10 O'Clock. Interment was made in
Memorial burial park
Mr.. Birch was a son of the late
George Birch, and formerly resided
in McConnelsville He was married
twice, his first wife being Gertrude
Young. also formerly of McConnels-
Vile
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16
Sheriff A Busy Official

Sheriff G.. b. Henery was buster
over the week end than one-hand-
ed painter with the itch. Elsewhere
in this paper is noted the part he
had In the routing of the cock fight
on Sunday afternoon. The morning
of the same day he was called by
State Deputy Teal to assist in a raid
at Santoy. With the sheriff from
here were w. M. Newton, Tom Hum
phrey, and Alva Newton. Perry
county officials also assisted. The
raid was made on the Mrs. Reed
place, which is situated between
mines numbers one and two in San
toy When the raid took place,
along about the middle of the fore
noon, already number of "custo-
mers," some from this place, had
gathered, for some thirst quench-
err However they had not imbibed
sufficiently to be intoxicated when
the officers arrived. Judging from
| the amount of stuff found, it
would appear that it was a whole
sale joint, instead of a retail con-
lcern-perhaps both. They found 10
cases of bottled, and about $50
bottles filled, but not cased, and
jar of about SO gallons yet to be bot
tiled The officers literally exhaust
ed themselves carrying out the
"catch," and breaking the contain
of the supposedly regular customers
were gathering about the place. Be
sides the finished products three
barrels of mash and other materials
were found also still and two
coils. Herbert Reed, son of Mrs.
Reed, claimed that it all belonged
to him, and he was placed under ar
rest and taken in charge by the Per-
Try county officials. Monday, Reed
was fined $500 and costs at New
Lexington on the charge of possess
sion.
Saturday Sheriff Henery, Tom
Humphrey and w. nj. Newton assist
ed State Officer Teal in a raid in
Washington county, just over the
Marion township line, near the
Charles Tuttle place, where they
found two barrels of mash, but no
arrests were made.
Very early Sunday morning, not
long after midnight, the sheriff was
called by Robert Lighthizer of
Meigsville township, to come to his
place, as he was of the opinion that
someone was trying to take one of
his horses. 1t is said that Light
hizer shot a couple of times at the
intruder who had gotten away be-
fore the sheriff arrived. 1t is stated
that it is believed the plan was to
take the horse to Neelyville and
there load it on a truck and take it
away-perhaps to West Virginia.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16

Mr.. Herbert Harris graduates Sat
urday from the Cincinnati Medical
college. He was at his parents
home near Malta the first of the
week. He returned to Cincinnati
Wednesday, and was accompanied by
his mother Mrs. Clark Harris who
will remain until after commence
ment. Mr.. Harris will go July l to
Dayton. where he has position in a
hospital.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16
th.Packard Wedding In Chicago

The Rockford, ILL.,, Daily Republic
of May % announced the wedding of
Mrs. Wilda Dearth Packard and Mr..
Harry B. North of Rockford, which
took place May 27 at the New Stew
ems hotel in Chicago, the ceremony
being performed by Rev. C. C. Gage
of HYDE Park M. E. church, and who
was formerly pastor of Centennial
NJ E. church of Rockford. The
bride and groom were attended by
DR.. and Mrs. J. M. Severson of Rock
ford. Mr.. and Mrs. North returned
to their home town, following the
ceremony, and left shortly after for
the groom's summer home at Lake
Geneva. Wis.
Mr.. North is a member of the firm
North, Linscott, Gibboney and North,
attorneys, and is known throughout
northern Illinois and Wisconsin as
one of the best criminal lawyers,
having practiced law in Rockford for
the past 80 years, IL years of that
time serving as states attorney. He
is also, it is stated, very popular in
Masonic circles, and among the Elks.
and is past president of the XII
wants club.
Mrs. North is the daughter of
Lewis and Clara Dearth of Center
township. Morgan county. She and
her former husband spent the sum-
mer of 1924 in Morgan county.
Since June, 1925, she has been buy
er for the A. c. Deming curtain and
drapery department, at Rockford,
ILL.,, and many friends there will
greet her and her husband on their
return to Rockford from their Lake
Geneva summer home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16
Harold Hogue Injured

Writing to this office concerning a
change of address of her paper, Mrs.
Viva NJ. Hogue Of Kuna, Ida, also
says:
Harold, I presume you remem-
ber him, and who just returned to
Idaho in April met with an acci-
dent while riding a motorcycle; was
struck with an auto and the liga-
ments of his left knee injured. He
is doing nicely, and think now the
knee will not be stiff, as we first
feared.
Idaho has a very backward sea-
son-quite a little rain, no storms to
speak of. but taking things in gen.
eral Idahoans feel they have much
to be thankful for.
I always look forward to your pa
per and do not want to miss any
number of it. While I love Idaho I
am always for the old home town.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16
Mrs. Eunice Roberts Dies

Mrs. Eunice Roberts, aged IT,
passed away at the family home
here Wednesday evening at $3.50
O'Clock, following an illness of some
months, from high blood pressure,
and complications. For the past
four weeks she had been bedfast.
Mrs. Roberts was a daughter of
the late George and Elizabeth Der
wacter Daw and was born at Gays
port. Her husband, Reason Roberts,
died just Is months ago to the day.
They were married Dec. /, 1868.
Surviving are seven children-Geo.
J. Roberts, Mrs. Elizabeth Musgrove,
Mrs. Hattie Berry of McConnels-
Vile; Lewis E., of McHenry station;
VIM. R.. of Barberton; E. R., of
Mansfield, and Miss Bessie Roberts
of the home She also leaves 10
grandchildren and Is great grand
children, and one sister, Mrs. Ruth
Homman of Philo. Mrs Roberts
was a good woman-a real mother in
every sense of the word. Her first
consideration at all times was her
family and home.
Funeral services will be held Sat
urday afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock, at
the Methodist Protestant church
here, with Rev. l.. B. Douglas in
charge. Interment will be made in
McConnelsville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16
Birch-aIartin NuptiaIs

In the presence of the immediate
members of the families of the con-
tracing parties, Mr.. Raymond Birch
and Miss Opal Martin were united
In marriage Sunday morning at 10
O'Clock, at the home of the brides
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Frank L. Mar
tin of Kennebec hill. The groom IS
a son of Mrs. Charles H. Fouts. Rev.
o. j. Moore of the Methodist Episco-
pal church of this place read the ring
ceremony. The living room where
the ceremony took place was hand
somely decorated with June roses.
The brides dress was charming
creation of white crepeode-chine. and
her bouquet was shower of Aaron
Ward roses and sweet peas. At 12
o'clock a wedding dinner was served,
soon after which Mr.. and Mrs Birch
left for Columbus, where on Tuesday
Mr.. Birch graduated from the ce-
ramic engineering department of the
Ohio State University. Mr.. and Mrs.
Birch are worth while, highly re-
garded young people. Their we'd
ding is the elimination of their
school days romance. Both are grad
yates of N. & M. high school, and as
stated Mr.. Birch is a graduate of
the o. s. U. During his four years
in college he was an honored stu
dent. He served as president of
Texnikoi, senior honorary engineer
ing fraternity, was vice chairman of
the student branch of the American
Ceramic society and is also mem
Der of the Pi Delta Epsilon and Ke-
ramos fraternities He was editor
of the Ohio State Engineering and
member of the student council,
engineers council and the Boost
Ohio committee.
Following Mrs. Birch's graduation
she attended the Malta normal and
also Muskingum college, fitting her
self for the teaching profession,
which she has successfully followed.
having taught in the Malta grades.
Those present at the wedding in
cluded Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Martin,
Miss Jeanette Martin, Dana Martin
Attorney and Mrs. Charles H. Fouts,
all of McConnelsville; Mr. and Mrs.
John Ross of Dale; DR.. and Mrs. A.
N. Kishler of New Lexington; Mr..
and Mrs. Lee Barnhart of Columbus.
and Rev. and Mrs. o. ]. Moore.
Definite plans for their residence
have not as yet been formed, by Mr..
and Mrs. Birch. They will arrive
here some time this week Mr.. Birch,
we are informed, has accepted a po-
sition as travelling representative for
brick and tile company, of Ports
mouth, o., and will begin his work
with them the first of July.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16
Aubrey Comey To Wed

Invitations for the wedding of Mr.
Frank Aubrey Comey and Miss
Gladys Josephine Karel of Mil
waukee, Wis; have been received by
friends here. The wedding is to oc-
cur at A p M, Wednesday, June 20
at st. Johns cathedral in Milwau-
kee, and following the ceremony
Judge and Mrs. John G. Karel, par
ents of the bride, will give recep-
tion at the Wisconsin Club. The
groom-to-be is the son of Mr.. Frank
/. Comey, and Mrs. Elizabeth Davis
Comey, formerly of McConnelsville
now of Milwaukee, and is grand
son of the late Frank A. Davis, a
former editor of the Morgan County
Democrat
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16

Sarah Shepard Dies In Los Angeles
Through the courtesy of Mr.. e. j.
Arrick, clipping from Sioux
Falls, s. D., paper which was sent to
Mrs. Kate Paine here recently, was
handed In at the Democrat office. Il
records the death of one who be-
longed to well known family for
merly of McConnelsville, and who
will be remembered by older people
here. 1t said:
Mr.. N. s. Leipsic has received
a telegram from Mrs. C. s. Carr an
nouncing the death of her sister.
Miss Sarah Shepard, at their home
at 1891 South Bronson street, in Los
Angeles, Cal, on Friday. Mrs. Carr
left Los Angeles with the body yes
terday and will reach Sioux Falls on
the Omaha road at 6:15 Wednesday
evening. The body will be taken to
the Miller funeral home where the
services, under the auspices of the
Christian Science church, wil be
held at 9 O'Clock Thursday after
noon. Interment will be in the Carr
lot in Woodlawn cemetery Miss
Shepard lived in Sioux Falls with
the family of her sister for many
years in the pioneer days, and after
the death of Mr. Carr. they moved to
Los Angeles which has since been
their home, they having recently
purchased a new home at the num-
Der given above. With the Sioux
Falls group at Los Angeles, Miss
Shepard was much beloved, and in
the home the two sisters lived life
of love and devotion which is not Of
ten duplicated in human experience.
Miss Shepard was rs years of age at
the time of her passing. She left
behind her long record of good
deeds and universal kindness.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16

At a meeting of the Ladies' Aid
society of the Presbyterian church,
held Friday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. H. M. Finley, officers elected
for the coming year were as follows:
President, Mrs. c. II. Fouts; vice
president, Mrs. Lucille Pharis; sec
retary, Mrs. Hugh Donahue; treas
urer, Mrs. H. M. Finley; secretary of
literature, Miss Isabel Bozman;
overseas secretary, Mrs. Chas. Rob-
erts. A good missionary program,
interspersed with music, was given.
In the social hour refreshments
were served. Members of the West
minister guild were guests of the So
ciety at the meeting, and an out-of-
town guest was Mrs. Earl Roberts OF
Toledo.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16
Miss Kate Dover Leaves For Europe

Miss Winnie Dover and her friend
Miss Lena Fowler, both teachers in
the Canton schools, arrived here
Wednesday afternoon to spend their
summer vacation with Miss Dover's
mother Mrs. Frances Dover. Miss
Kate Dover who teaches in the
Cleveland schools, will not be home
this summer, as she Is on trip
abroad. She and her friend Miss
Bertha Swope, also teacher in
Cleveland, left that city last Thurs
day, and on Saturday sailed from
Montreal, Canada, for Europe. No
definite information has been re-
ceived here as to their plans, other
than that they will be gone until
September, the time being spent in
sight seeing and in educational i'm
provement.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16
Union Memorial Exercises

Union memorial exercises of the
Odd Fellows, Maccabees and Jr. o.
u. A. NJ, were held here Sunday af-
ternoon. Because of the rain which
came at about the time of the exer-
cises. not many were present. Head
ed by the Malconta band, they
marched to the cemetery, where
graves were decorated. Rev. S. P.
Moody offered prayer, and Atty G..
o. McGonagIe made an address.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16
r. & S. NJ. Choose Officers

At the meeting of McConnelsville
Council No. 106 R. & S. NJ, held
last Thursday evening. officers for
the ensuing year were chosen as
follows: A. H. Mercer, T. Ill. NJ;
]. H. Witte, D. Ill. M; Geo. B. Arch
er, P. C. of W.; J. D. Erwin, Treas;
R. H. Gay, Recorder; ]. j. Christie,
C. of c.; o. E. Duvall, Cond. of c.:
]. A. King, Steward; C. E. Pennell,
Sentinel
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16
w. C. I. q. Decoration Services

The members of the Women's
Christian Temperance Union will
meet at Mrs. w. E. Dyes, Friday,
June II, at p. M, from where they
will go in a body to the cemetery to
decorate the graves of former men,
bers. Every member of the union
is requested to come, with flowers.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16
Faces Serious Charge

Mr.. Mont Grandstaff of Meigsville
township, was arrested recently.
charged with horse stealing. In a
preliminary hearing Tuesday before
Lawrence Seaman, J.P., of this place,
he entered a plea of not guilty. His
hearing is set for Monday before Mr..
Seaman. He is in Jail here await
ing the hearing.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16
Robert Spencer Married

Relatives have received the an
Robert Barnes Spencer to Miss Lu-
cille Sadie Mason, both of Pasa-
dena, Cal, which occurred June 6.
Mr.. Spencer is a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Spencer of Malta. Mr.. Spencer
is employed with Safe Cabinet Co.,
of Pasadena, and they will make
that place their home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16
At The Churches
Malta Methodist Church

Church school at 9:15 a. m. Rob-
ert w e t h ereI IL, superintendent
Church service at 1920. Sermon
by the pastor. Evening service al
1880. Sermon by the pastor. Mid
week service Wednesday at 1880 D.
m. A cordial invitation and well
come to all these services. &C. ID.
Clifford, pastor
| Methodist Protestant Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m Morn
! ing worship at 1890. At 2 p. m. a
county Christian Endeavor meeting
will be held in this church, and all
Endeavorers are expected to attend.
Evening worship at 1880. Prayer
service on Wednesday night, and
every member of the church is ex-
pected to attend this meeting. L.
B. Douglas, pastor.
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m.
Church service at 1920. Subject
of sermon, 1.-THE Conversion Of
Saul Acts 9:5. Christian En-
deayor at 6:45 p. m. Children's day
program at 1880. Kings meeting
next Wednesday at 1880. You are
more than welcome. Come.-Alyin
n. Grove, pastor.
Bristol-DeerfieId
Rev. George G. Van Artsdalen will
occupy his pulpit in the Bristol
church Sunday morning at II
O'Clock. Sunday school in both
churches at 10 o'clock. No Chris
tian Endeavor or evening service at
Bristol. Members of Bristol and
Deerfeld C. E. societies are urged to
attend the c. E. convention in the
Methodist Protestant church of Nc
Connelsyille Sunday afternoon. Chill
dren's day at Deerfeld Sunday even
vited to attend.
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m. Earle
Eveland, superintendent. Morning
worship at 1920. Evening worship
at 1880. The pastor will speak
morning and evening There is a
welcome to all who would worship
here.-O. j. Moore, pastor.
Main Street Church of Christ
Bible school at $50 a. m. every
Sunday. Let each of US spend at
least rart of Sunday in the refresh
ing of our SOUL Morning worship
service Immediately following Bible
school. Sermon subject, Doubt
ings.' Christian Endeavor in the
evening at $50. Evening worship
service at 1880. Sermon subject,
Nights and Mites Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening at 1880. Choir
practice Thursday evening at Z. You
are cordially invited to attend all
our seryices.-E. F. Kendle, pastor.
Church of Christ
Seventh Street,
Bible study at $50 a. m. Morn
ing worship at 1890. Leader,
Wayne H. Bankes. Lesson, James,
3rd chapter. Subject, Jealousy"
Evening service at 1880. Leader,
Charlie Huffman. You are cordially
invited to these services.
Meigs Christian Church
Sunday school at 10 a. m. Chris
tian Endeavor at 7:3O p. m. Duane
Wilson, leader. Everyone invited.
Attendance Sunday, June IL, was
81 for Sunday school, and 102 for
preaching.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16
Another Wreck At Sharp Curve

Another wreck occurred Sunday
evening at the sharp bend in the
river road, beyond Rokeby Lock,
when Dodge coupe driven by w.
w. Workman, collided with a Ford
touring, the owner of which this
paper did not learn. Mr.. Workman
who is employed in Columbus was
on his way to his place not far from
Stockport. His car was badly dam
aged, as was also the Ford. Wort
man was alone in his machine, but
there were three in the Ford. No
one was injured to speak of. The
Abel Bros. wrecking crew went to
the assistance of Workman. This
makes the fifth time this garage has
responded to calls to the same place,
because of accidents, within the
past six weeks.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16
Franklin Dye Graduates From O.S.U.

Mr.. Franklin Dye of Manchester
township graduates this week with
the degree of Bachelor of Arts, at
the o. S. U. His grandfather Mr.. E.
P. Foster went to Columbus Friday
to remain until after commence
ment
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16
Attending G. A. r.. Encampment

Messrs. VIM White and A. D.
King, Civil war soldiers, of this
place, are in Canton attending the
state G.. A. r. Mr.. White while in
Canton is also visiting his daughter
Mrs. H. r. Porter and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16
Cool Weather

Wednesday, also this morning, the
temperature here was 43, which is
unusually cool for the season of the
year. There was heavy rainfall
Monday night. 80.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16
Deaths Toll
June 8 to 16

Alva B. Birch, Columbus.
John Gillespie, Dayton.
Sarah Shepard, Los Angeles, Cal.
Mrs. Mary E. Dowdell, Columbus.
Mrs. M. Brotton, Brookfield TIP.
VIM. Armstrong, McConnelsville.
Mrs. Flora LePage, Kinsman, Ill.
Mrs. Eunice Roberts, McCon'ville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16
Purchases Interest In Garage

Mr.. A. w. Abel has purchased a
one-half interest in the Best Bros. &
Aber garage in McConnelsville, near
the bridge. Mr.. Abel and Mr.. Neal
Best are now the owners.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16
Am offering of s19.16 was taken.

An offering of $19.16 was taken
Songs, "God Be With You Till We
Meet Again." and "Take it to The
Lord in Prayer" Council closed by
Rev. Crowe.-Lois B. Jenkins, sec'y.
Mrs. Arena Mullen, wife of the
late John Mullen, former pastor of
the Main Street Church of Christ
here, and her daughters the Misses
Lois and Matis Mullen, and Mrs.
Mullen's son-in-law and daughter
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Beatty and
daughter Elizabeth are expected here
today by auto, for a visit with
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Beatty are re-
turned missionaries from Toxic,
Janan
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-06-16
BristOl-DeerfeId
Methodist Episcopal Church

Sunday school at 9:15 a. m. Earle
Eveland, superintendent. Morning
worship at 1920. Evening worship
at 1880. The pastor will speak
morning and evening. There is a
welcome to all who would worship
here.=O. ] Moore nastor.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-01-16
Coolidge Wishes to
Rush Ship Sale

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 15.-
President Coolidge has let the press
know that he is indignant at the slow
progress made by the Shipping Board
in selling the governments merchant
fleet. He notes that one member of
the Board has voted against every
proposed sale of ships. Coolidge's
view is that the government cannot
operate ships, although it is now do
ing so, because governments are not
run for profit-making, and all bust
ness is run for the sake of profit.
While he does not definitely advo-
cate ship subsidy, he thinks the public
treasury must aid private operation
through mail-carrying bonuses and by
making officers and crew part of
the naval reserve. These proposals
will be fought by the organized labor
lobby at the capitol if they are pro-
posed in a bill.