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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
Finds Interesting Old Deeds

Mr.. j. w. Dunaway of Overton,
Neb., in renewing his subscription
to the Democrat, wrote:
In looking over some old papers
of our fathers, we found couple
of deeds, one sheriff's deed, to
Luther d. Barker, sold to satisfy a
court judgment against William
H. Dixie, in favor of Sebastian E.
Fouts; also another deed dated
Feb. /, 1851, on the same property,
signed by Luther ID. Barker and
Rachel Barker his wife, to Robert
Adams. II any of the descendants
of these people would care to have
either one of, or both, they can
have them by writing to us at Over
ton, Nebraska.
We regretted very much that we
could not find the deed from Rob-
ert Adams to j. B. Dunaway, our
father, who was operating a black
smith shop and continued the busi-
ness until April, 1853, when he sold
the property, if we remember right
ly, to Mr.. Lukens who conducted a
wagon and carriage shop on an ad-
joining lot. These two businesses
were the last two on the street, or
as we knew it, the river road that
stopped at the foot OF Center street,
and the approach to the river
bridge
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
The Ewings Arrive Home

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Fl. Ewing of Nal
ta, who have been making an extend
ed trip up into Maine and. Canada,
in their house motor car, "The
Ohio Rambler" arrived home Tues
day about noon. Enroute home
they visited friends in Cleveland
and Columbus, and at Cincinnati
with Mr.. Ewing's mother; also made
a brief stop at Buckeye Lake.
Mr.. Ewing has promised the Dem
ocrat a CLOSING chapter on their
wonderful trip, and all who have
been reading his splendid letters will
look forward with interest to the
rest of his story. The article will
be ready soon-perhaps for next
weeks paper, if not then, soon af-
ter. Watch for it.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
R, f.. Rogers Canturad

Sheriff Henery received word Sun
day that r. E. Rogers who broke
Jail here Monday of last week, by
saving the cage bars, was captured
at Lawrence, Kan, and was taken
to Kansas City, Kan. Tuesday Dep
uty Sheriff Newton and Marshal
Drury of this place and Guernsey
county's deputy sheriff, Chuck Bird,
all started by auto in the latter's
machine, for Kansas City, going
first to Columbus to get the neces-
sary papers. The Cambridge author
tiles had assisted in the arrest Of
Rogers at New Concord.
Rogers was in Jail here awaiting
his trial for the alleged theft of
turkeys and chickens, and was also
wanted by authorities at Wellston
on similar charges. When he broke
jail here he went to the Robert Bates
place below Malta and escaped in
Bates machine, going to New Con-
cord, where he left Bates machine.
and took his own, also Bates auto
licenses, and made his getaway. He
will be returned to this place.
j. G. Wamer who escaped with
Rogers is still at large. Wamer was
arrested at Morganville, and was be-
ing held in jail, upon orders from
officers at Fredericksburg, Tex,
who wanted him on a forgery
charge
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19

Mrs. Ellen Shipley of this place
has received a communication from
the war department, which calls at
tention to an act of congress that
enables the mothers and widows of
the deceased soldiers of the Ameri-
can, forces, inferred in the cemeter-
les of Europe, to make a pilgrimage
to these cemeteries, all expense to
be met by the government. Mrs.
Shipley's son, the late Harry A
Shipley of Co. F, 329 Inf, is buried
in the Oise-Aisne American ceme-
terry, Aisne, France.
All other mothers and widows,
entitled to make the trip, have re-
ceived similar notices. The, pill
grimages may be made from May /,
1880, to Oct. 81, 1888, as shall be
designated by the secretary of war.
The trip allows for two weeks in
Europe
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
At The Churches
Methodist Protestant Church


A study of the scriptures at 9:15,
Christian Endeavor at $40. and ey-
ening worship at 1880. Prayer meet
ing on Wednesday night, to which
the church is invited.-L. B. Doug
las, pastor.
DeerfieId Church
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Preaching at IL o'clock, by Rev. C.
M. Cantrall of New Concord.
Main Street Church of Christ
Bible school at $3.50 Chas. Hav-
ener, superintendent. Morning wor-
ship, 1920. Evening service, 1880.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday even
ing, 1880. Loyal women's class will
meet with Mrs. John Ryan, Friday.
Sept. 20, at 2:30.-E. F. Kendle,
minister.
Church of Christ
(Seventh Street,
Bible study at $3.50 a. M. Morn
ing worship at 1890. Leader, Ira
Calvert. Lesson, Romans, 18th
chapter. Evening service at 1880.
You are cordially invited to these
services.
McKendree Charge
Services for Sunday, Sept. %:
Preaching at Wesley Chapel at
1890 a. m. Mt Zion, 2:3O D. m.
Fletcher, 7:30.-A. o. Tillotson,
pastor.
Bailey Church
Bailey Sunday school, Sept. %, at
$3.50. Prayer service at 1880.
Sept. 20, Sunday school at 1920,
Bailey's annual Homecoming. Bas-
ket dinner at noon. 2:30 program
and preaching. Everyone cordially
inyited.-Mary Simpson, supt.; E. A.
Martin, pastor.
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 9:15. Morning
church service at 1920. Rev. C. S.
Nickerson, d. D., will deliver tho
sermon. All are cordially invited to
attend and hear an inspiring mes
sage. Christian Endeavor at GAS
p. m. Kings meeting, Wednesday,
at 7:30.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
Death Of Mrs. Louisa Hanson

Mrs. Martha Sheridan of this
place received word of the death of
her sister Mrs. Louisa Hanson, aged
II years, which occurred Sunday
morning, Sep. s, at Quincy, III. She
had been in failing health for some
time. and her death occurred at the
Soldiers home at Quincy where she
mad resided the last several years.
For a while, after the death of her
husband Leander Hanson, eight
years ago, she made her home In
California.
Mrs. Hanson's maiden name was
White, and her parents were the
late Mr.. and Mrs. H. X. White. She
was native of Morgan county. and
much of her life was spent in Wind
sor township, and she also for a
number of years made her home in
McConnelsville. Besides the sister
Mrs. Sheridan, she leaves a sister
Mrs. Charity Scott of Anselmo. Neb
Her brother John White died while
in service in the Civil war, and one
sister, Mrs. Ella Wallace, first wife
OF the late Captain George Wallace,
Is deceased. Besides the sisters
mentioned, she leaves an adopted
daughter, Mrs. Matte Lemayne.
Funeral services and burial took
place at Quincy, Illinois.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
Death Claims Frank Fitch

Frank Fitch passed away at his
home at brakes station, Sep. 6, af-
ter a seven years illness from tuber-
culosis. He was twice married, his
first wife being Daisy McMann. To
this union were born five children,
two OF whom have passed on. His
last wife was Eta Stevens, to which
union eleven children were born, all
of whom are living. He was son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. James Fitch, both de-
ceased. Three brothers survive
Clell Fitch of Morganville; Jerome
of GAINESVILLE, and Orton of Mich
igan. Funeral services were held at
the Methodist church at brakes, on
Sunday, Sept. s, with burial at Ros-
seau cemetery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
Changes In Candidates

Since our publication of the list
of candidates for office, some candi-
dates have withdrawn, and other
changes are noted as follows:
Bloom township: Fred Clifton for
board of education; Bristol, M. E..
Gilbert instead of w. C. Gilbert;
Manchester, v. B. Walters for
clerk; Windsor, Emmett Gatewood,
withdrawn; Deerfield, w. III. Kent,
withdrawn; Marion, Oliver Edger-
ton, trustee instead of board of ed
ucation; Center, Wayne Allen, Har-
ry Wainwright, Cloyd Morris, mem
bers of board of education.
Mrs. Bertha Startling has with
drawn as candidate for board of ed
ucation, Marion township.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
Death OF Jno. Gilbert

Mr.. M. E. Gilbert of Bristol town
ship returned Wednesday from CO.
lumbus, where he attended the flu
neral of his uncle John Gilbert,
aged "a years. He died Sunday
morning The deceased was born in
Bristol township. However most of
his life was spent in Hooking and
Perry counties, where he was en-
gagged in farming. For the past
nine years he had resided with his
daughter Mrs. James Noon. His
wife survives and three children
the daughter named, and two sons,
Charles Gilbert of Oscaloosa, Ia,
and Frank Gilbert of Coshocton
John Gilbert was the last of a fam
lily of eight.
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon at o'clock, with in
terment in Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
Death OF Mrs Belle Northrup

Sunday about II o'clock, noon,
death relieved the suffering of Mrs.
Belle Northrup, wife of Frank Nor
thrup of upper Malta. Death was
due to heart trouble and complica-
tions, and she had been ill for a
number of months. For several
days preceding her death her suffer-
ing was intense.
Mrs. Northrup's death occurred on
her 58th birthday. She was the only
daughter of the late Seth Barkhurst
and Prudence Smith Barkhurst, and
was born in East Bloom township,
this county. She was twice mar
ried. BY her first marriage to Hud-
son Ritchey, one son, Garner B.
Ritchey of GAINESVILLE, survives. Her
second marriage was to Frank Nor
thrup, who survives; also their two
daughters, Pauline Northrup, aged
16, and Edith, who is IA years of
age. Besides these and her mother,
Mrs. Northrup also leaves two
grandchildren, and two brothers
The latter are ex-Commissioner WA.
Barkhurst of this place, and Howard
Barkhurst who resides on the old
home place in East Bloom. In her
early life the deceased joined the
Pisgah Methodist Protestant church,
where her membership has since re-
mained. Mrs. Northrup was wom-
an very devoted to her home and
family, they having at all times her
first and best consideration.
Funeral services were held from
her late home Tuesday afternoon, at
O'Clock, conducted by her pasto.
Rev. l.. B. Douglas. The pallbear-
ers were her brothers, w. A. and
Howard Barkhurst, and brethers-in-
law, DR.. G. E. Northrup, William,
Oscar and Curtis Northrup. Inter-
ment was made in the McConnels :
vile cemetery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
Sherwins Go To ConesyilIe

The M. E. Northeast Ohio Con-
ference, which convened at Cam
bridge, has become history. APP
pointments of the pastors have been
made. Rev. Sherwin, pastor of Nc
Kendree charge, goes to Conesville,
o., one of the good charges, with a
substantials increase in salary, and a
beautiful free parsonage of nine or
more rooms. Rev. Sherwin and
wife desire to express their feel
ings of gratitude and good feeling
toward all those whom they leave
behind, for any and everything these
many friends have done to make
their work easy and pleasant during
the two years they served the large
and arduous field comprising the
McKendree charge. We hope the
new pastor and his family may be
well received by the charge and cit
liens of McConnelsville.- A.
SherWin
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
Death Takes Mrs. Emma TayIor

Mrs. Emma Taylor, aged 80
years, died Sunday morning about
IL o'clock, at family home, South
GAINESVILLE. Death was due to COM
plications incident to old age, and
she had been i'll for the past five
years. Mrs. Taylor was a daughter
of the late William and Elizabeth
Clancy Barkhurst, and was born
near PiSgah church. East Bloom.
where she was reared. Her husband
William H. Taylor died many years
ago. About 35 years ago she moved
to GAINESVILLE, where she had since
resided. Surviving are three chill
dren-Mrs. J. w. Plants of Philo,
Miss Mary Taylor and VIM. S. Tay-
lor of the home. A son Charles Tay-
lor is deceased, and a child died in
infancy. She also leaves one broth
er, E. NJ Barkhurst of this place,
who is the last of the family. A
brother Eli Barkhurst lost his life
in the Civil war, at Fort Wagner.
Other members of the family were:
Charles Barkhurst, Mrs. Mary Dur
bin, Mrs. Lizzie Crisman and Caro-
line and Sylvester. Barkhurst. The
last two named died when quite
young. Mrs. Taylor was a member
of the Grace Methodist Episcopal
church at GAINESVILLE.
Funeral services were held from
the late home Tuesday afternoon at
l 80 o'clock, and interment was
made in the Greenwood cemetery.
GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19

Mrs Minnie Clements, aged 81,
died at her home in Crooksville last
Thursday, following an illness with
heart trouble. She is survived by
her husband John Clements and the
following children-Mrs. Frank
Sealty of Crooksville; Mrs. Raymond
Eddy and Clarence Clements of Co.
lumbus; Lulu and Leo at home;
Cornelius and Paul, GAINESVILLE; Plus
of Akron, and Vincent, Dayton.
She also leaves two brothers and
sister 1t is stated that the deceas-
ed was a native of Deavertown. She
had resided in Crooksyille a number
of years.
Funeral services were held Satur-
day morning at Crooksville, from
the Church of Atonement.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
Farm Shop Condemned by State
Fire Marshal

Below is copy of a letter which
has been received by the M. &c M.
board of education, from the State
Fire Marshal Mr.. Ray r. Gill:
Mrs. Jennie Donahue, President
Board of Education, McConnelsville,
%.
My Dear Mrs. Donahue:-From
reports on file in this office we are
convinced that the farm shop"
building is in hazardous condition.
and should not be used for school
purposes. l have been loath to is
sue formal order directing the
razing of this building, but unless
you can assure us that this building
is not to be used beyond a reason
able length of time, it will be neces-
sary for us to take further action.
| feel sure that your board will
wish to cooperate with us in this
and all other measures for the pro-
lection of life and property, and I
shall appreciate hearing from you
promptly.-Very truly yours, Ray
K. Gill, State Fire Marshal.
The farm shop room is located in
the basement of the north end of the
McConnelsville grade building. and
the only light which it has comes
from four small windows, supplying
only II square feet of light area to
room which according to the state
building code should have $50
square feet of light area. The floor
is dirt and shaving mixture which
is not only fire hazard, but very
unhealthy and unsanitary. With the
exception of the door which leads to
the furnace room there is only one
other exit.
The state department of education
in its inspection last year advised
the M. & M. board of education that
in order to keep our present rating
with the department and with the
North Central association, additional
rooms for the vocational agricul-
ture and home economics, and a
gymnasium for the teaching of ply
sical education as required by law,
must be provided. Our need for
these particular rooms is so great
that the state department has al
lotted $4,000 toward the erection
of ne wbuilding, provided the vot-
ers will approve the issue of bonds
to the amount of $4,000.
Believing that the people of NAL
ia and McConnelsville want our
schools to maintain or even excel
our present high standard, the
school board will submit this pro-
posal to the voters at the November
election. Ii this issue fails to car
ry, we will not get the $12, 200 from
the state, and our schools will be
seriously crippled.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
At f. w. Cochran Home

Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. Cochran OF
Kennebec hill entertained Sunday
in honor of the latter's aunt and
uncle, Mrs. Anna Farra and Mr..
Everett Whipple of Cleveland. The
guests included Mr.. and Mrs. A. S.
Herzer of GAINESVILLE; Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Whipple, Columbus; Irven
Travis, Mr.. and Mrs. John Crozier,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Bowen, Mrs.
Clara Whipple and Ivan Kuntz, wife
and children, all of this place.
Today Mrs. Herzer of GAINESVILLE
is entertaining in honor of Mrs. Far
ra and Mr.. Whipple. Others at the
Herzer home are Mrs. C. HI. Bowen,
Mrs. John Crozier, Mrs. Ella Cos
grave and Mrs. f. W. Cochran.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
Heads Fraternal Order of Police

At recent meeting of the La
Porte, Ind, police force, a local
lodge of the Fraternal Order of Po-
lice, a national organization, was
formed. Sergeant John Barr, for
merly of McConnelsville, was
named president.
The organization, it is stated, is
strictly fraternal in nature and not
a union. The local lodge will build
up its own treasury and pay its
sick and death benefits. Each local
organization is governed by the ma
tional lodge. One of the chief aims
of the Fraternal Order of Police, as
national organization, is to bring
about legislation applicable in all
states and thus tending toward un-
iformity of enforcement.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
Emily BOyd Dies

Emily Boyd, aged 80 years, died
Wednesday morning about one
O'Clock. The latter part of July she
fell and broke her hip, from which
she never recovered. She was a
daughter of the late James and Jen-
ME Boyd, and resided in the vi
cinity of Westland. Three children
survive-Almond of the home; Mrs.
Jennie Reed, Pennsville, and James
of Westland. She also leaves six
grandchildren, three great grand
children, and an aged brother, Dan
iel Boyd of Iowa.
Funeral services will be held this
afternoon at l o'clock, at her late
residence, and interment will be
made in the Pennsville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
Flower Day At McKendree

On Sunday morning, Sept. %, Nc
Kendree Sunday school will observe
flower day. 1t has been the custom
for the past six years to set apart
one Sunday each year for the dis
play of flowers and to accompany
this display with an appropriate
program. After the services are
held, the flowers are used to decor
ate the graves of former members
of the Sunday school and church,
and are sent to the shut-ins, sick
and aged.
The class leader L. B. Strong will
be in charge of the following pro-
gram: Importance of flowers to life,
and their uses, Mrs. Mary Ham
mond; Symbolism of flowers, Miss
Marian Tavenner; Cultivation of
flowers, Mrs. VIM. Johnson; solo,
Miss Faye Strong.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
New Pastor OF McKendree Charge

The family of Rev. A. o. Tillot-
son, the new pastor on McKendree
circuit, consists of two daughters
and a son, besides himself and wife.
They have been residing at Sarahs-
vile, Noble county, but expect in
their new work, to make their home
in McConnelsville. The family is
musically inclined, the various mem
bers playing instruments of differ
ent kinds, so that music has been au
outstanding feature of their family
life, and in fact, they have been able
within and of themselves to have an
orchestra.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
Case Is Resumed

The case of Arthur l.. Smith vs.
Ora and Lloyd Huntington, entitled
possession of real estate and in
junction" was resumed Tuesday
morning. This case started May II,
but owing to the illness of Judge
Harry M. Finley who was presiding,
was not finished. Judge Cassius Z.
Dye of Caldwell is now presiding.
The case will not likely go to the
jury before late today.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
Deaths Toll

Sept. 10 to 10

Sept. 10 to 10
Mrs. Belle Northrup, Malta.
Mrs. Emma Taylor, South Zanesv'le
Clarence Edgar Sines, Meigs.
John Gilbert, Columbus.
Frank Fitch, brakes.
Emily Boyd, Westland.
Mrs. Belle Brown, Memphis. Tenn.
Mrs. Louisa Hanson, Quincy, Ill.
j. G. Madison, st. Peter, Minn.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
Trustee White Cross Hospital

DR.. Lee Humphrey of Malta, who
was recently elected trustee of the
White Cross hospital, Columbus, has
been confirmed as such for period
of five years, by the recent confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal
church. Some time ago Dr. Hum
phrey had been chosen to fill out an
unexpired term, and his recent cleo
tion and confirmation is for a full
term
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
Click-Williams Rites

Miss Vera Williams, daughter of
Jesse and Mary Newton Williams,
and Mr.. Bernard Click, son of Mrs
Mary Click, Rose Farm, were united
in marriage Tuesday evening at the
home of the BRIDES parents, Rev. E.
A. Martin officiating. Those present
besides the immediate family, to
witness the ceremony, were Mr.. and
Mrs. Grant Gilmore, Lillian Adella
Williams, and Mrs. E.. A. Martin.
Mr. Click is teacher of the eighth
grade in the Pennsville schools.
They will make Pennsville their
home for the present. Their many
friends extend congratulations.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
Nav Omen Branch Here

Mr.. John Mummey of Waterford
was business caller here Wednes-
day Mr.. Mummey is one of the
three owners of the Waterford mill
and supply concern, and they are
considering opening a branch here,
provided they can secure a suitable
location ~
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
Experienced Packer At F. Finley's

Mr.. Archie Hanna of Lancaster
began work with Frank Finley the
first Of the week. Mr.. Hanna is an
experienced man in the meat pack
ing business. He will probably move
his family here later. Mr.. Finley's
business continues to expand, and
this latest addition makes ten per-
sons who are working in his estab-
lishment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
Owner OF Abandoned Car Located

The owner of the new Ford sedan,
which bore license numbers 225,215,
found near the w, T. Porter place,
not far from Oil Spring, and aban-
doned two weeks ago, has been To-
Gated at Mansfield, and he will like
ly come for it today. Sheriff Hen
cry has had the machine In his keep
ing, while searching for the owner.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
Jno. M Eryxin nm

When attending the M e. church
conference at Cambridge, Mr.. John
D. Erwin of this place was taken
quite i'll, and while at present some
what improved, he is confined to his
home. His trouble seems to be due
to high blood pressure.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
Harold Finley Featured

The fact that Harold Finley of
this place entered Northwestern
University this week, at the age OF
13 years, was specially. featured in
most of the large city daily papers
of the country. Many of them car
ried his picture.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19
Deane Northrup Complimented

The Marietta college news bureau,
In speaking of the group of letter
men on the football team, mentions
in very complimentary way Deane
Northrup of this place, referring to
him as one of the three "speediest
backs in Ohio grid circle.'' The team
began practicing Monday of this
week
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-09-19

Editor Harry Taylor of the Ports
mouth Times. and his wife, were
here last Thursday at the Morgan
county fair. They came by the way
of Zanesville, where they were join
ed by Mr.. and Mrs. James Rusk.