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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
ROAD CONSTRUCTION WORK
DEPENDS ON LEGISLATURE

We are informed that the state
highway department is willing and
anxious TO take care of certain road
construction work this summer in
Morgan county. Just how much OF
the work will be done, depends upon
the amount OF money the Ohio Iegis-
latnre appropriates for such work.
Money is needed badly for the con-
struction of bridges on /. G. FL. No.
sos (Malta-Glouster) road There
are eight bridges On this road that
should De rebuilt. since the present
ones are old, and narrow, and of not
sufficient strength to take care of
the heavy traffic 1t is estimated
that these eight bridges will cost
close to s35 900 Four new bridges
are also badly needed-in fact al
most a necessity On l. C. H. No.
484 (McConneisviIle Cambridge
road. It is stated that these struc-
lures should be built for about s15,-
600. There are also other bridges
and improvements in the county
that should be taken care of. What
ever influence that is fair and just
should be brought to bear upon the
present legislature to have money
which would take
care of these very necessary i'm
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
STALLED IN SNOW
DRIFTS SPENDS
NIGHT IN AUTO

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Bell who for
about year and half have been
residing at Daytona Beach, Fla, ar
rived here Sunday evening by auto,
where they will spend several weeks
with Mr.. Bells parents Mr.. and Mrs.
G.. M. Bell and other relatives. Sat-
urday night Mr.. and Mrs. Bell had
we see pictured on the movie screen,
with setting in the snowy regions
of the north. Arriving at Marietta
Saturday they started up the Ma
rietta-McConnelsville road for this
place. They managed to plow
through the heavy snow and drifts
until they reached near the Black
burn place, close to the top of the
Wells hill, this side of Millgrove.
Here they got in drift and could
make it no further. With the storm
raging and the snow drifting and
getting deeper all the time, they
tried their best to make it on, but
could not, and as no one with auto
or team ventured out, nobody came
along to help 1t was 10 o'clock in
the night, and not being familiar
with the country they had no idea
which way to turn for help, so all
they could do was TO spend the night
in the auto which they did When
it came light Sunday morning they
made their way to farm house
and telephoned here to Mr.. Bells
brother, Eugene Bell and father G.
NJ Bell. They left here Sunday
morning about O'Clock in their
auto. The snow being so deep
they could not make it, they got be-
hind one of the state highways
snow shovels. which was drawn by
tractor. Every few feet the tractor
would get stuck and they would
have to work to clear it. Little by
little they made their way and at
last reached the stranded car, and
occupants. To make the story short,
it was 7 o'clock Sunday evening be-
fore the Bells finally reached this
place Mr.. Chester Bell and wife
were brought to town in Mr.. Bells
fathers machine, and Tuesday they
went out and brought in Mr.. Ches-
ters Bells car. Neither Mr.. Bell
nor wife have experienced any bad
effect because of their cold, snowy,
outing, for the weather was direct
contrast to the fine balmy weather
they had when they left Florida.
After their visit here Mr.. and
Mrs. Chester Bell will leave for
Cedar Rapids, Ia, where they made
their home before going to Florida,
and where they will again take up
their residence.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

We are in receipt Of clippings ta-
ken from Denver Post, Col, and the
Oregonian of Portland, Ore, con-
corning J. S. RUNNER, who was a
former resident of Dearborn, Mich.
He left this locality about 20 years
ago. Mr. RUNNER is friend of Hen
ry Ford, and he is manager of the
Dearborn County Club. The articles
follow
Henry Ford uses the strictest
economy in the making of automo-
biles, but when it comes to max
ing country clubs the sky is the linn
it in the matter of luxury and ex-
pense, according to Mr.. and Mrs. J..
S. RUNNER, managers of the Dear
born Mich, Country club, who are
spending the holidays in Portland
visiting Mr. Runners mother, Mrs.
John Harrison, 351 East Forty
eighth street, and his sister, Mrs.
Charles Harrison.
The Dearborn Country club, rep
resenting an investment of about
100000, is Mr.. Ford's own pet club
and one of the most unusual organ
izations of its kind in the world.
Situated about a mile outside the
model town of Dearborn, the club,
which owns $40 acres, features an
18-hole golf course, tennis courts, a
dance floor and dining room boast
ing menu prepared under the di-
rection of q chef and pastry cook
who have Won medals and prices for
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
John H. Angle Dies

John Il Angle of Waterford
township, Washington county, died
at his home Monday evening, fol-
lowing a two years illness. He was
born in Waterford township on Feb
ruary Z, 1851, and had spent the
greater part of his life in that COM
munity. He was member of the
Salem NJ. e. church. Mr. Angle is
survived by his widow, Mrs. Alpha
Angle; two sons, Wilbur of Mariet-
ia, and Walter of Waterford route;
a daughter, Mrs. Delbert Needs of
Akron; and three sisters, Mrs. Cath
crime Devo. of Coal Run, Mrs. J. H.
Stiers of Beverly, and Mrs. John
Fish of Waterford route. Funeral
services were held Wednesday, after
noon at o'clock at the Waterford
Methodist church. Burial was made
in the Beverly cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
16 Inch Snowfall Here

A snow storm which began last
Friday, and continued throughout
the day, left snowfall of about six
inches. Saturday afternoon the
weather warmed up some. and
threatened rain However in the
evening it began showing again and
during the night eight inches more
of the beautiful fell. During Sunday
more snow fell, and on Monday
morning We had total snowfall of
Is inches, with a precipitation of
Its. The snow drifted badly, many
of the roads being blocked so that
travel was shut off, and many autos
stalled in the drifts Here in town
the weight of the snow broke down
the wooden awning in front of the
Miller Funeral parlor Many fearing
the great weight of the snow might
crush in the roofs, got busy shovel
ing it off. The state highway depart
ment got on the job almost i'm
mediately and worked diligently to
clear the state highways. Mr.. Doris
Geddes and his force of men worked
almost night and day
Out the Barnesville road just be-
yond the Charles Beard residence
the road was badly drifted from
the school house lane to beyond the
watering trough. Monday, II men
worked most of the day digging a
way through wide enough for an
auto.
While at work here with a road
scraper on the streets Monday, clear
ing away the snow from the curb
ings, the scraper caught one of the
posts supporting the roof of the
wooden awning at the George w.
Duyall & Son grocery, letting it fall
to the pavement.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

J two years running the new country
club. Mr.. Ford has been criticised.
of course, but l believe these criti-
cisms are exaggerated and natural
penalties of his wealth and fame"
Mrs. Ford is charming woman,
human and kindly, and holds the
affection of her husbands 10000
employees" added Mrs. Runner
Portland Oregonian.
The old-fashioned dances have
come back in the east and it will
not be long before the whole country
is dancing the old steps, according
to J. S. RUNNER, manager of the
Dearborn, Michigan, Country club,
who was in Denver yesterday visit
ing the local plant of Ford Motor
company. He is a friend of Henry
Ford.
Everybody thought at first that
Henry Ford's attempt to popuIarize
the old dances was futile gesture"
he said, "but it is a fact that today
no dance orchestra in Detroit is con-
sidered strictly up-to-the-minute un-
less it includes the old steps with
the new. The polka, the schottische,
and/the Virginia reel tie with the
Charleston and the black bottom for
popularity
The Dearborn Country club, few
miles from Detroit, was founded by
Henry Ford few years ago and in
cIudes among its members only em-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
Death of j. E. Eicher

Mr.. James E. Eicher, well
known painter and decorator of
GAINESVILLE, o., died at his home last
Friday, after lingering illness. Mr.
Eicher was a member of the Frater-
nal Order of Eagles and the Paint
ers' union, and is survived by his
widow of the home, and the follow
ing brothers and sisters: Mahlan
Eicher of Dover; William and Orla
Eicher, Columbus; Raymond Eicher
of Canton Mrs. Frank Lacey, Dres-
den ,and Mrs. Albert English of
GAINESVILLE. Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Sheets were relatives of the de-
ceased, and attended the funeral
services held at GAINESVILLE on Sun
day afternoon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
Sent To Penitentiary

Pleading guilty to charges of
housebreaking and larceny, Ralph
Stewart, %, of Dillon Falls, was sem
fenced to serve from one to Is years
in Ohio penitentiary, by Common
Pleas Judge Maxwell, of Zanes-
vile, Monday The housebreaking
charge had been substituted
for one of blackmail. The home near
Dillon Falls Of Miss Effie Gregg was
robbed of $4,000 in government
bonds. s604 in checks and S26 in
cash by Stewart on Sunday, Oct. 10,
1926. A few days later she receiv-
ed a letter threatening her with
death if she did not leave $3.50 in
a designated place to redeem the
bank notes and bonds. Officers hid
near the place and captured Stewart
when he appeared. Miss Gregg is a
sister of Mrs. A. B. Cowan of Nal
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

ployees of the Ford Motor company
The old dances were first tried at
this club, according to Mr.. RUNNER,
at the request of Mr. Ford. They
were so favorably received that at
present, with the full approval of
the entire membership of the club,
the dances include half new steps
and half old dances.
DO not think this popularity is
limited to the Dearborn Country
club members" said Mr.. RUNNER.
Most of the Detroit hotels feature
the old dances on their programs,
the present practice being to play
old dances the first part of the even
ing and to conclude the dance with
the new steps. Neither are the old
fashioned dances popular only with
the older people. The high school
and college students have noticed
the gracefuiness of these old
dances and are eager to learn how
to execute some of the difficult
steps."-Denver Post.
Mr.. RUNNER formerly resided
here. He and his sister Miss Hal
lie RUNNER and their mother Mrs.
Emma RUNNER moved to this place
from Lowell. Mrs RUNNER was
trained nurse and now resides at
Portland, Ore. The Runners left
this place more than 20 years ago,
and for time they lived in Coium-
bus. Mrs. RUNNER, her son and
daughter have married since Ieav-
ing here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
DR.. LIE Fever
Introduces Bills

DR.. LIE Fever state senator in this
district has introduced a bill in the
Ohio Legislature to give the Utilities
Commission authority to appoint its
own employees, now appointed by the
Commerce Director.
A second oil! introduced by DR..
lie Fever, making it compulsory for
state institutions to buy Ohio coal
was passed by the senate last week.
Favorable action on this measure
viii undoubtedly be taken by the
house, and it goes without question
that the bill will be signed by Gov.
Donahey, as he has frequently advo-
Gated this action.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
Mrs. Evelyn Frazier
Called By Death

Mrs. Evelyn Frazier, aged about
80. died Saturday at the home of
her son Mr.. Frank Frazier. mile
this side Of Beverly Death was due
to PARALYSIS, from which she had
been suffering for about two years.
She was a daughter of the late
George W. Demster, ST. Her hus-
band Simeon d. Frazier died sew
.eral years ago. They were the par
ents of three daughters and one
son. One daughter is deceased She
also leaves the following brothers
and sisters: George w DemsteT of
Malta, who is critically i'll with
paralysis; Thomas Of Morgan town
ship; Henry OF Buffalo, O.; Ishmael
of Ellis, Muskingum county; Mrs.
Malissa Nesselroad of Frazeysburg.
and Mrs. Rena Shredder of Arkan-
sas
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon, and interment was
made in the Andrews cemetery,
near Center Bend.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
Orin Dingey Passes

Mr.. Otis McGrath of Malta re-
ceived a message last week, an
nouncing the death of his nephew.
Orin Dirgey of Kansas City, No.
Mr.. Dingey was born at Young
Hickory and spent his younger days
in that locality where he was we'll
known. He was As years old, and
is survived by his wife. His death
occurred at Kansas City, and was
due to hemorrhages of the head
and throat. For many years he
had been locomotive engineer in
the employ of the Rock Island
railroad company. Burial was
made in Kansas City.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
Henry Eye Dies
After Operation

An illness resulting from an oper-
alton caused the death of Henry
Eye, IS. Of Brush Creek, Muskin-
gum county. His death occurred at
Bethesda hospital, and the body
was removed to the home of his
son, George Eye, near Deavertown.
The funeral services were held
Tuesday morning at the Dutch Hill
church. Surviving him are the fol-
lowing children: Charles, George,
Arthur and Edward Eye. Mrs Mary
F. Eppley, Mrs. Florence Smith,
Mrs. Elsie Hutcheson and Mrs, Eff
fie Perdew of the home vicinity.
One brother and IL grandchildren
also survive
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNEY
HERE, FRIDAY, FEB. 25

The county basketball tourna-
ment will be held here at the ar
mory Friday. The first period will
begin at $50 O'Clock; the second at
1880 y. m., and the finals will be
played in the evening beginning at
$3.50. Practically every team in the
county will play in the tournament.
The NJ & M. schools will dismiss
for the tournament. However the
day was made up, since regular
school was held ON Tuesday, Wash
ington's birthday, which is usually
observed as a holiday. r.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
Marietta Bank Closes Doors

The Marietta Central National
bank did not open for business We'd
nesday morning, and the affairs of
that bank are in the hands of the
Federal bank examiners. No state
ments of the reason of the closing,
or of the affairs of the bank are
made The bank will remain closed
for the time being, and no business
will be transacted. deposits accepted
or cash withdrawn. According to
the December statement, the gross
resources of the bank at that time
were over $3,O0O,00O. G.. E. Hay
ward is president of the bank.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
Held For Non-SuDpOrt

Deputy Sheriff J. E. Mott went to
Columbus the first of the week and
arrested Dewey Ankrom who was
indicted by the last grand jury here
on the charge of non-support of his
wife and child. The Ankrom fam
lily formerly resided at Eagleport,
but Mrs. Ankrom and child have re-
Gently moved to Duncan Falls. He
was brought here Wednesday, and
is being held in jail, awaiting ar
raignment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
ATTORNEY c.. III. FOUTS
ADDRESSES ROTARIANS

The birthday of George Washing
ton was fittingly observed by the
Rotarians at their weekly meeting
held Monday at the Malta hotel.
The speaker was Atty C. Fl. Fouts
who made a forceful, scholarly ad-
dress, dwelling particularly upon
Washington's young manhood up to
the time he reached his 21st birth
day The speaker showed Washing
tons greatness while still a boy
The membership roll call was re-
sponded to with quotations and say
ings of Washington. Mr.. George
Savage played a group OF old time
violin selections.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
At The Churches
Malta Methodist Episcopal Chufx

Malta Methodist Episcopal Church
Sabbath school at 9:15 a. m.
Robert Wetherell, Supt Morning
service at 1920. Sermon by the
pastor Evening service at O'Clock.
Sermon by the pastor. Mid-week
service, Wednesday at p. m. w.
III. NJ. S. at home of Mrs. Anderson,
Friday afternoon, at p m. A cor
dial invitation and welcome.-G. D.
Clifford, pastor
Methodist Protestant Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m. Wor-
ship at 1890 a. IN. Christian En-
deavor at $50 p. m. Worship at
7:30 m. Prayer meeting We'd
nesday night at 1880 O'Clock. We
are expecting TO have the work
along far enough to hold service in
the auditorium the first Sunday in
March,. B. Douglas, pastor.
Presbyterian Church
You are more than welcome to all
our services. If you neglect your
church services you lessen it's pow
er, discourage its members and chill
your own soul. Sunday school at
9:15 a. m. Church service at 1890.
Subject, "Spirituality. Christian
Endeavor at GAS o. m. Church SER
vice at 1880 .. m Subject. Which
was the Greater Man, Washington
or Lincoln?" What are the Really
Big Things of Life?' Kings meet
ing next Wednesday, at 7:30.-AI-
vim n. Grove, pastor.
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m. Earle
Eveland, superintendent Come on
time for the surprise party. Morn
ing worship at 1920. The pastor
will speak on, Faith Like Mus
tard Seed" There will be the
launching of a forward movement.
Epworth League at 6:45 p. m. Even
ing worship at 7:30. The pastor
will speak on, "They Began to be
Merry" There is cordial invita-
tion TO all who would worship here.
%. J. Moore. pastor
Church of Christ
(Seyenth Street,
Bible study at $50 a. m Morn
ing worship at 10:30. Leader, Err
nest Price. Subject, Am My
Brothers Keeper Evening SER
vice at Z O'Clock. Leader, Walter
Campbell. Subject, THE Relation
ship Between Christ and His Fol-
lowers. You are invited to these
services.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
Wins Lincoln Medal

Robert Drury won the Lincoln
Medal for the best essay submitted
on Lincoln, by the pupils Of the
local high school. This bronze medal
is offered each year by the Illinois
Watch Company. 1t will be remem-
bered that Mr.. Drury won trip to
the Sesqui-Centennial at Philadel-
phia last summer, for having the
best essay in another contest.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
Wagon Co. Officers Entertain

Officers of Wagon Company No.
LA entertained Tuesday evening
With chicken dinner at the Ken
nebec hotel. The guests included
members of Wagon Company, five
Civil war soldiers, Pearl v. Savage,
former member of the company,
and Atty G.. o. McGonagle. The
latter made a fine address on George
Washington. Major F. M. Kahler
also made brief address. SO were
present,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
Noble County
Official Resigns

Mr.. Frank Button has resigned
his office as clerk of courts of No
BILE county, which was effective last
Saturday A R. Day has been ap-
pointed to fill the vacancy. Mr..
Dutton has taken the agency for
the Maytag washer for Guernsey
county. Just a few weeks ago the
auditor of Noble county resigned.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
To Celebrate
5Oth Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. w. I'll. Dewitt of this
place will celebrate their golden
wedding Saturday. The gathering
will be in the parIors of the Meth
odist Episcopal church. The guests
will include relatives only. II
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
Deaths Toll
Feb. II to "a

Orin Dingey, Kansas City. Mo.
Mrs. Manly Smith, Malta.
C. V. Richardson, GAINESVILLE.
James e. Eicher, GAINESVILLE.
j. I'll. Ships, GAINESVILLE.
Henry Eye, Brush Creek.
Mrs. Frank McPeak, Dale.
Robert A. Butler, GAINESVILLE.
Eva Parks, Sharon.
Mrs. Enfield, Coshocton.
John Fl. Angle, Waterford.
Mrs. Evelyn Frazier, Beverly.
Norbett Cottrill, Akron.
Sidney Lutgen, Brock, Nebr.
G.. M. Savage, McConnelsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

Malta lodge, I. o, o. F., No. 287,
will give an entertainment on
Thursday evening, March 8, at
1880. for all L. @. o. F. and families
and friends, followed by pot luck
supper.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
G NJ. nemster Verr Low

Mr.. Geo. w. Demster of Echo
Hill, Malta, who suffered light
stroke of paralysis some weeks ago,
has since been growing gradually
weaker, and is now critically ill
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
Church of Christ
(Seyenth Street
Mrs. Manly Smith Dies

Mrs. Manly Smith, whose serious
illness has been noted from time to
time in this paper, died at her home
in Malta, on Sunday, Feb. 20, 1927.
at 80 a. M. Mrs Smith had been
in failing health for some months,
and had been very seriously i'll for
three weeks. death being caused by
kidney trouble and the infirmities of
age. Mrs. Smith, whose maiden
name was Mary Thompson, was
born in Morgan county, July 6,
1849. being nearly 78 years of age.
In 1859 she was married to Manly
Smith. who died several years ago.
OF this union were born eleven chill
dren, one of whom, Mrs. Lily White
is deceased. Those surviving her
are Mrs. Ernest Gillespie and Mrs.
Charles Bell, of Malta; John Smith,
OF GAINESVILLE; Mrs. Lewis Dobbins,
of Lyburn, w. Va; Mrs. w. A.
Reeves, of Denver, Colo; Chester
Smith. of Malta; Mrs. Chester Lin
dimore, of SteubenvilIe, O.; Mrs.
John Stem, of Peru, Ind; Bert
Smith, Beverly, o., and Mrs. Ar
thur Barcus of GAINESVILLE % grand
children and IA great grandchildren
also survive. Mrs. Smith spent her
entire life in this locality, where
she and her husband were we'll
known and industrious citizens. The
remains were taken to the home of
her son, Chester Smith, Main street.
Malta, where funeral services were
held on Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. G.. d. Clifford had charge of
the services, and a quartet COM
posed of Mrs. Harry Harris Miss
Stella Updike, j. E. McKeown and
A. C. Taylor, sang three selections.
Burial was made in the Malta GEM
terry.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24

A son was born to Guy Brothers
and wife, of Bristol, this Thursday
morning.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-02-24
Mrs. Earle Eyeand Not So We

Mrs. Earle Eyeland Not SO Well
! Mrs. Earle Eveland who passed
! through an illness covering a period
of about year but for the past
several weeks had shown marked
improvement, was taken worse
again last Sunday evening, and has
since been quite ill.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-03-25
u. S. CENSORS SPANISH-AMERICAN
NEWS, WORKER JOURNALISTS HEAR

only by infrequent boat; so each OF
the principal seacost cities had tC
have its own paper. Old men and
women, boys and children put to-
gether these daily papers by hand
Roller said, sometimes with the aid
of the engine of an abandoned auto
truck in running the press.
Argentine has the most labor
papers and the largest, including a
daily Communist paper published at
Buenos Aires. Labor sports are fea-
tured by the South American labor
papers, Roller stated.
Gomez Allows No News.
Venezuela under dictator Gomez
has no news and no editorials in its
press and no labor press at all. The
papers that do exist are full of gov
eminent announcements and adver-
Using.
Cuba is seeing the first copies of a
new paper called "Accion Socialista, -
which Roller predicted would soon be
urging support of President Machado
for reelection. A so-called socialist
party has been formed and the new
paper is called its organ. Machado
is encouraging the government S
fascist policy toward trade unions
even to the numbering of several
hundred union workers