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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
WHITE PIGEON
Surprise On Harry Hener

The most of the patrons of this
school district went with we'll filled
baskets to the home of j. Harry
Henery on last Sunday morning to
try to pull nice little surprise on
him, as their friend and teacher.
Their efforts were grand success.
He soon regained his composure, and
was able to enjoy a wonderful din
ner, and pleasant afternoon was
enjoyed by all present.
Agnes Drake is spending some
time with her sister Mrs. c. B. Mo-
rim of Malta.
Earl Young and wife are expected
to move onto the Howard kennard
farm, vacated by Jerry Waite, jr.
sW. J. Best and wife of Malta
route and D. S. Butler and wife OF
Blue Rock, were Sunday dinner
guests of Emmett Scott and family.
Ancil Ridgley and family, Mrs.
Lydia Parsons and Mrs. Mary E. NC
Elfresh were Sunday visitors at the
Lawrence McInturf home.
rs At Serenade
Merlyn McInturf and wife OF
Sugar Grove were greeted with
grand serenade at the home OF his
parents on last Saturday evening,
Oct. 26. Although the noise was
not equal to the size of the crowd,
about rs were present. A nice treat
was given, consisting of three large
cakes, home made fudge, candy and
gum. A lot of nice presents were
received.
Please don't forget the home eco
Monies girls will serve lunch at the
farmers institute, held at the high
school building, at Pennsviile, on
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31

With splendid of markings of state highways
lack marking of secondary roads of the
easier for the from here find his Cleveland
other large city than find his about
the of the This has
miles improved secondary roads, all nicely graded and
graved stoned They fine drive and oentmes
would like include in his
trips but hees venture knowing where they lead
The when all of the of the
plainly marked by guide roads, pointing the d
recto naming the distance between certain places few
of old guide posts still standing the lettering many
of dim that almost impossible decipher it,
pecialy after night The gasoline money which otorst
raises millions of dollars for and main
of highways and small portion spent for guide
which should be the intersection of road whether mpov
ed would be money wisely spent
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
STOCKPORT RT. 8
Special Meetings

Rev. j. w. Eaton began series
of meetings at Mt. Olivet church,
Tuesday evening, Oct. 29. Every
one invited to attend.
Owing to the rainy weather and
bad roads, the Roxbury grange post
poned their meeting at the East
Windsor hall.
The farmers institute held here
last week, was well attended, all be-
ing well pleased with the speakers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Watson had
as guests recently, Mrs. Holdren of
Marietta and son J. w. Holdren Of
Columbus, and daughter-in-law Mrs.
Holdren of Beverly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Calendine
and family spent Sunday with Lee
Nell and wife at McConnelsville.
Mrs. Lizzie Davis is spending a
few days with her son-in-law and
daughter Mr.. and Mrs Elmer Gheen,
at Neelyville.
Arthur Hosom is employed at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin
Fullmer, near GAINESVILLE.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Calendine
and children were Sunday guests at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Por-
ter, at Stockport.
Patsy DiBetta of Pittsburgh was
calling on friends here, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis HOsom have
returned to their home at Chicago,
after a visit with relatives here.
Mrs. Olive Hanna spent Saturday
night with her aunt, Mrs. Mary
Patterson, and daughter Miss Virgie
Patterson.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31

May / suggest that you procure A
copy Of the Kentucky constitution
regarding taxation, lay it on the
table by the side of the proposed
Ohio amendment, study them close
ly and note the deadly differences.
One difference is that in Kentucky a
tax law Is subject to a referendum
Under the proposed amendment in
Ohio the people surrender all their
power. Also they fail to tell you
that in classification Minnesota the
rate on real estate varies from 40
mills to II mills, while intangibles
vary from three mills to five mills,
and that one-fourth the real estate
in classification Michigan is de-
linquent. fe4s
Because we have never. classified
property for taxation, is no reason
why it should not be done. There
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
Meeting or Civic Club

The Community Civic club met
Tuesday with Mrs. D. G. NRalston.
% members and one visitor being
present After the regular busi-
ness Of the meeting, Mrs. Evelyn
Button presented the subject of the
classification amendment, and the
matter was discussed by those
present. In the social hour follow
ing refreshments were served.
The next meeting of the club will
be held Nov. IL at 3 p. M, at the
home of Mrs. F. B. Kraps.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31

The public utilities showed usefulness recently
calling the halt the Ohio Power Co, when the
threatened shut off their electricity the Suburban Power Co.,
which had been furnishing which the Suburban Power CO
distributes numbering about $4,000 The Ohio Power
had far the date which time the
would be shut off, unless paid them full
the Suburban Power Co., which they claimed due them
for electric furnished Had the Ohio Power Co. made good
their word would have the tying hundreds of
and that without warning and would have been bad
than general strike particular business
The commission their orders the Ohio Power Company
that such dscontnuane the electricity for
determination of the question between the parties The order
the commission the Ohio Power Company they
their service the company named without interruption until
such abandonment of
cording to law
The public utilities made of speed in stepping
this mudde Would that they might apply of the
settling gas has going
three years.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
HOMES FOR SALE

Buy a house now for the school
years or to rent.
For rent good room house, fine
location, inside toielt, gas, soft and
city water. Reasonable rent.
For rent, good room house, gar
age, poultry house, large lot, rea-
sonable rent.
room, only $50.
room, near school, $500.
room, near school, $4,000.
room, bath, electricity, $3.50.
room, bath, near school, $3.50.
room, fine location, $4,000.
room, bath, $4,000.
Good house, acre, near school.
room, 8 acres, good road, 81
500.
S room, so acres, improved road.
room, 20 acres, near town.
A doubles. $3.50 to $500.
Malta houses, $1,650 to $4,000. +
Wanted: Small farm on improved
road. Good buildings. -
TAYLOR REALTY co.
Emmett A. Taylor, Mgr.
McConnelsvilie, UnlU @s
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
EAGLEPORT
Church Notes

Sunday school at $50 a. M,
prayer meeting at 1890 a. M, and
Wednesday evening at 1880 p. m.
Preaching service Sunday evening
at 1880 o'clock, by Rev. Eaton OF
Stockport. Choir practice on every
Friday evening. Everyone welcome.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Clifton and
daughter Opal of this place, spent
Saturday evening and Sunday with
relatives in GAINESVILLE.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Henry and
son Carl, of Triadelphia, visited
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. William
Henry and family, of this place.
Clarameda Beckwith of Cedar
Run spent Saturday evening with
Sara and Doris Matheney of Du-
rant
Eunice Maier spent Friday night
with Ruth Spencer of Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
TODDS


Harvey Calendine spent from
Wednesday until Friday at Dodge.
vile, bringing home with him his
brother Frank and family, who are
moving to Chesterhill Mr.. Calen-
dine will be employed at the Pat
terson hardware. We welcome them
back to this vicinity.
Mrs. Lillian Geddes accompanied
her sister Mrs. Lura Wymer to Fred
ericktown Saturday, where they Wis
tied their parents Mr.. and Mrs. w.
S. Thompson, until Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. l.. Johnson, Mrs.
Geo. Johnson and Doris Nichols
spent Sunday with relatives at
Glouster.
Raleigh Smith, formerly OF here,
who has been employed at the
Willys-Overland plant, Toledo, spent
a couple of days last week with
friends. He reports that the Over
land plant Laid off many men.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Calendine
had as Sunday guests their son
Harley and family of Parkersburg,
Frank and family of Chesterhill, and
daughter Mrs. F. E. Startling and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Metcalf and
daughter were guests Sunday of Mr..
and Mrs. Homer Newton of Light
ner Ridge.
Mrs. Ida Greathouse entertained
Sunday, Emmett Adrian and daugh-
ter Mary, J. E. Cheadle and chill
dren Alice, John Earle and Lenore
Halloween Social
Everybody come to the mas
querade supper at the ITodds church,
Thursday evening, Oct. 81. Will
start serving supper at $50. Pro-
ceeds to re-decorate the interior OF
the church. Special music.
Miss Evalena Startling left Mon
day morning for Columbus, she be-
ing one of those chosen to attend
club week.
TOdds NJ. p. Church
Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preach
ing services at 1870 p. NE. A.
Martin, pastor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Dawson and
two children were Sunday guests OF
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Coler.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
Big Potato Crop

In writing to relatives here, Mr..
Edward Farris of Harshaw, Wis,
states that he raised 5000 bushels
of potatoes this year; that he has
sold $500 bushels for $1,000. Last
year heifraised 10000 bushels, but
because of the big crops every
where, his returns were not very
profitable. Mr.. Farris is a brother
of Mrs. Clara Whipple and Mrs.
Jennie Donahue of this place, and
of Grove II. Farris of East Bloom.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
JOIN THE MUSKINGUM FISH AND GAME CLUB

Our people here should jump the chance of signing the
pcation for membership Muskngum Fish and Game club
large number of people Athens and Gousr signing
tions for membership this club In fact they taking the lead
organization They also the headquarters OF
the club to be here There cottages along
river especially the Boy Scout at Luke Chute the
being Athens Of late this
ton of the has been well stocked by the state the stock
fish having been largely other of the This
club another that with local club
with membership fish game warden will be
the county, the fish and laws not
lated.
With good fishing in the Muskngum together with the
good roads, Muskngum valley should
make strong appeal tourists Your membership in the
club which but SOC solicited Join when the
opportunity itself.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
TABOR

Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Northrop
and daughter Pearl, Mrs. Jane Rus
sell and Miss Lydia Adrian and Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Wymer visited Sun
day at Geo. Wymer's of Chesterhill.
Geo. Yarnell visited Sunday with
his daughter Mrs Chas. Pickering.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Yarnell and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Ken.
die were Sunday visitors at Caroline
Mills
Dean Shinn has been suffering
from an infected jaw He had some
teeth extracted several days ago.
Those on the sick list have been
Mrs. Freda Mcdaniel, Vera Wymer,
Doris, Don and Dana Wymer.
Mrs. Mary Mercer whose illness
has before been mentioned, has not
been so well the past two weeks.
Jerry Waite, jr., and family, who
have been residing on the Kennard
farm near Pennsville, are moving to
the Lee Waite farm.
Ed Hartley took truck load of
poultry to Akron, last week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31

Mrs. Graham, sr., is cousin of F..
M. Beckett. Geo. /. Graham's grand
father, the late B. A. HOsom, and
the late e. w. Beckett of this place
were many years ago in the nursery
business at this place, their nursery
being for a time at the Mrs. L. b.
Devoll place, near the sanatorium,
and later on the place where w. G..
Gilbert now resides.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31

John Paisley's who have been re-
siding in the C. E. Fisher property
across from the high school build
ing, are moving to upper Malta
Mr.. Paisley is section foreman or
the railroad.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31

Suit for $4,000 damages has
been filed at Marietta against the
Shippers Packet Company, by Mrs.
Florence Litman of Parkersburg,
whose husband George Litman died
over year ago, as result of an
explosion on the river steamer Sem
ator Cordell. 1t will be recalled
that George McElhose, brother of
the late Mrs. George Savage, lost his
life in the same explosion.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
Opposes Classification Amendment

opposes tIaSSIDcatlOn Amendment
Mr.. j. A. Hart. president of the
Muskingum Valley Hardware Co., of
Beverly, is opposed to the classifica-
tion amendment, and sends us his
reasons, which follow:
Editor Democrat ANY question
has two sides. Sometimes we dis
like TO admit this, but respect for
other peoples rights should lead us
to acknowledge it. For different
reasons it is often difficult to get
both sides
Those who favor the taxation
amendment in Ohio are ably led,
well financed and thoroughly or
ganized. AS would be expected, they
tell us about the states where class
ification has been success The
workings of the law in Kentucky
are especially emphasized.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31

Nov. 81. Menu will consist of soup,
sandwiches, pie and coffee.
Mrs. Eta Hearing of Portersville
visited her sister, Mrs. w. S. Ham,
Sunday. Mrs. Ham has seemed
much better, for several days.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
NOTICE

Water rent is due November 1.
If not paid on or before the 18th, 3
penalty of 10 percent will be added.
All collections are made at the office
of the Board of Public Affairs, the
third door below Main, on Seventh
street. Office will be open from $3.50
a. m. all day, and in the evening
till o'clock, until the 18TH
CORA e. KENNEDY, Collector.
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
NewtOnville School Report

Friday, Oct. Is, was the end OF
the second month of school in Nor
gan county schools. The pupils, pa
irons and teacher of Newtonville
school, Center township, are proud
to report that for the first two
months the attendance has been 100
percent, and no tardiness. We shall
all endeavor to maintain this excel
lent record for the rest of the
school year,. c.. Taylor, teacher.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31

Mr.. F. M. Beckett and wife had as
guests the week end, the formers
daughter and her husband, Mr.. and
field. Other guests Sunday at the
Beckett home were Miss Gertrude
Middleton and Miss. Tennessee Sim
mons of Lancaster; Geo. L. Graham
and wife and Mr.. Graham's mother,
Mrs Mollie Hosom Graham and
three others, all of Xenia.
The Graham parties had been at
Athens to attend the wedding of a
sister of the older Mrs. Graham.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
BRISTOL TOWNSHIP

| am a candidate for the office OF
trustee of Bristol township. If
am elected ! will try to see that the
money be distributed evenly, and
not all spent on one road. Thank.
ing you.-M. o. RISBERG.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31

Mr.. j. r. Mcdonald who had been
spending two months here with his
son e. o. Mcdonald and other rela-
tives, left Saturday for his home in
San Diego, California.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31

A daughter was born Tuesday to
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Eppley of Dutch
Hill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
at the home of j. A. Simpson.
Church News

Sunday school at. Bailey's church
at 10 a. m. Prayer service at IL Ia
m. Why not spend one hour OF
your Sunday at Sunday school. We
need your presence and your assist
ance. Everyone cordially invited.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
LOG A l. N e w s
Watch your subscription date.

Miss Lizzie Parr of, Eighth street,
is suffering with qninsy..
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31

Mrs. Charles Stewart of near Nh
Kendree is i'll with pneumonia.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31
M. & NJ. Community Institute
To be held in
High School Auditorium, McConnelsville, Ohio
Friday and Saturday, Nov. s and 9

FRIDAY MORNING-10 A. M.
Leader-George Barrett
Music. High School Orchestra
What do expect from school Mrs. w. c. Peirce
Possessions that satisfy H. p Miller
Music. :. =. ;. . ......... High School Orchestra
FRIDAY AFTERNOON-1:00 p M.
= % Leader Juanitta Brown
Music. :. :. :. :. :. Boys Gee Club
Why belong organizations Mrs W. c. Peirce
Demonstrations Treating poultry for parasites.
Ralph Sawyer
Demonstrate ation-Necklines. Marie Bading
Social efficiency. -. Mr. H. P Miller
FRIDAY EVENING-7:30 p M.
Leader-Eva Clements
Music. High School Orchestra
What he worth while things in life W. c. Peirce
A philosophy of life that satisfies . . Mr. H. p Miller
SATURDAY MoRN1NG-1o A. NJ
Leader-Myrtle Scott
Growing vegetables, small fruits and flowers (; D.
MIS- W. - Feirce
Demonstration knots. Donald Mccormick
square deal for the family. . . :. ;. 49,. .Mr Miller
SATURDAY AFTERNOON-1:0O p NJ
Leader-Robert Cordray
Principles of child training. =. .... Mrs. Peirce
Uses and cost of electric current. Mr.. Miller
SATURDAY EVENING-730 P. NJ
Leader-Eva Clements
Pay-The ghost story. .......... Booth Harrington
Cake Walk
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31

Mrs. Webster Palmer of this place
is suffering with a heavy cold.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-10-31

a beautiful ALADDIN hanging
lamp given away. Come in
now and see about it at
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rHIs Has HAPPENEn

NAN CARROLL secretary 70 JOHN
CURTIS MORGAN successful isTver. IS
in lore With Morgan His beautiful ylfe.
IRIS. 5lopes Vith BERT CRAWFORD.
family friend. whom Morgan never sus-
rsCts Morgan Is in despair and Nan
rleverlv civerts him oy forcing MIN mo
MS work.
For six months she acts as lonz-dis-
lance 1ousekeeper for him, bringing com
fort and health 70 Morgan and ms
child. six-yeaT-old CURTIS. who adores
Nan.
Morgan breaks the news 10 her that
~ &c dirorcinE Irlg ana. stressing his
and Curtis need foT her. asks her 70
marry him. she consents Their far
ciCal marriage has continued fnree
months when IRIS. Tilted bv Crawford,
rrturus and attempts TO bring the grief
-tricksn Morgan 70 his knees b7 Ieign-
Van 7Itn the Old uncertainty again
eating into ner heart decides 20 night
and orders INC doctor 70 remove Irls
10 a hospital Curtis is ahogeo see
his mother daily. She stufy him on
forbidden sTets and an attack OF APP
rrndictie results.
rr-=r y her belongings and rents the
house across the street. By su sorts
~ prc.cxl-. she summons Morgan 70 ner
rlIr Nan looks on broken hearted.
Curtis wnoT IRIS CONTINUES 70 FEED for
dder foods becomes desperately iH.
The doctor saws Ibis appendix is rup-
..rer and nreparetions are made %
rrrrefr ~u him there - once Thus
Jus rr.uTn- 70 the home she had de-
rr.rC
now 60 o. WITH THE STORY.
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R1AKHeA Justin epasHNzA aano-n&

and Bill Puryis. CRYSTAL tells me
the dying boy was a school chum Of
yours and Ross
NO. I can't" Tony shook her
head. It seemed 10 her she would
go mad with JOY and fear if she
could not be alone to think. to
relieve every moment of that in
credibly precious goodbye.
I've got to hurry back 70 Mrs.
Ross. I'm staying with her, you
know. She has a Sprained ankle
and I'm keeping house for her.
Good night, Mr.. Grant. I'm so glad
to have met YOU.
And she save Crystal q meaning
full glance. as if to tell her that she
knew or suspected all that her
chum had wanted to tell her that
evening.
As Colin and Crystal we're racing
for the Press car. toward which the
photographers. armed with their
precious and exclusive pictures of
the take of, another car arrived
laucously upon the aviation field,
The boys from the STAR" Colin
chuckled. Thanks to YOU Crysta.
we've beat EN- to it. and got the
pictures. too All thell have to dress
I'D their story will be morgue pic
lures of his Los Angeles altitude rec
ord fight. Good girl. Crystal"
JOY flooded Crystals heart and
made her pale face luminous. For
gotten. as if il had never existed,
was the anger in which they had
parted at o'clock that day. out
side the door of Charles Coffee
Pot.
BY securing &. scoop for her paper
she had gained immasurably in
Colin Grants eyes, she knew. She
was now "one of the bunch
DO you want me TO so back to
The Office with you?' she painted. as
she ran to keep up with him.
Back TO the offce?" Colin echoed
increoulously. Why. girl. you're
going 70 GO the. big feature yarn on
this stunt. I'll merely trail you
on page one.
ITO Be Ccrtinucd)
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Tony vas not able. after all. to
let SANDY take of" without her
being as near to the plane as the
watchful mechanics would permit.
And 50 II was that, at three
minutes past Q on that Tuesday
night in early December of 1928,
TONY Taryer. CRYSTAL Hathaway and
Colin Grant stood together. all
with right hands outStretched TaY-
3ng frantic goodby to the young
aviator whom the papers referred
20 lovingly as STATIONS Indy.
Tony knew that she would never
gorget the expression on the face Of
his passenger. work-bent. grief
Stricken little old Mrs. PurviS, who
was going to her dying son. by the
grace OF God and Sandy Ross.
When The monoplane had TAXED
i,umpingly across the field and then
had risen slowly. lurching a little
under its maximum load OF gaSo-
line. Crystal spoke.
Don't look like that. Tony, Don I
be afraid. darling. He'll come back
"a hero
of course!"~ Tony agreed pas
sionately. then her marvellous con-
troll broke. and she burst into a
Stoym Of weeping.
Engaged" Colin Grant asked in
terestedly. his duty to the press up
permost in his mind.
No" Tony answered. with tech
meal truthfulneSS. Tor she knew how
Sandy would loathe the extra pub
Lefty which such an angle of the
already sensational story would
bring him. "He's-juSt the closest
and oldest friend have in the
world"
"Uh. hunh." Colin agreed. his
black eyes twinkling. But don [
be afraid. 7 won't give you away.
Now lets beat IL. Crystal. Bet my
shirt Horton will want TO extra on
this.
Best human interest story ayla-
ton has sprung on US since Lind
hergh took the pneumonia serum to
FLOYD Bennett. Come along to the
once with US, Miss Tarver, and give
US some more inside dope on Ross