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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05
GeIfer-H Wedding

A Newark paper of recent date
contained the following:
Mrs j. d. Roller, Mt Vernon
road, announces the marriage of her
daughter, Inez l.. Hooper, to Sam
F. Gelfer. The marriage service
took place in Alexandria, KY, May
90, 1929, Rev. j. Beeler, Methodist
minister. reading the ceremony. The
bride was graduated from the New
ark high school and from Denison
university with the class of '28.
She has been teaching in the jack
sontown high school, Mr.. Gelfer
is instructor in violin at the con-
servatory of music at Denison uni
versity. Mr.. and Mrs. Gelfer will
be at home after Dec. /, at 1853 Mt.
Vernon road"
Mrs. Gelfer is the daughter of C.
O. Hooper of Pennsville, and until
a few years ago resided in Morgan
county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05
MRS. FANNIE PALMER, WELL
KNOWN RESIDENT HERE, DIES

The death of Mrs. Fannie Palm
er, whose illness had been noted at
different times, occurred at her
home here Wednesday night of last
week at $50 o'clock. Her death
followed an illness from paralysis
with which she was stricken on
Sept. Is last.
Mrs. Palmer was a daughter of
the late William Fletcher and Jane
Hull Dunn, and was born in Marion
township, Morgan county, Ohio,
Dec. 9, 1860, making her lack but
a few days of being SO years of age
at the time of her death. On March
IA, 1885, when residing in Chester
hill, she was married to Thomas
Palmer, and they moved from Ches'-
terhill, in 1898, to Mc6onnelsville
which has continued to be their
home. Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer were
the parents of two children-Mrs.
Goldie Finley, whose death occur
red Ia years ago, and Fred Palmer
who died in Los Angeles, CAL, last
August, and whose body was
brought here for burial. Besides her
husband, Mrs Palmer is survived
by her grandson Thomas Finley,
aged Is, of the Palmer home She
also leaves two brothers-John
Dunn of Parkersburg, w. Va, and
William Dunn of Crooksville. One
brother, Fred Dunn, died at the
age of II years. Chas. H. Dunn of
Todds is her uncle. A number of
years ago Mrs. Palmer united with
the Presbyterian church of McCon-
nelsville
Funeral services were held Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the
family residence, conducted by Rev.
G.. D. Clifford, pastor of the Malta
NJ. E. church. He used as the basis
of his address verses "a to 40 of
the 25th chapter of Matthew. He
also read the beautiful hymn abide
With Me-" Those serving as pail
bearers were Messrs. James Gill,
Neil Gray, Harry Bozman, VIM. E.
Johnson, Earl Eveland, and c. E.
Fisher, the last named two sub
stituting for l.. T. Gray and F. w.
Murphy who had been selected to
serve, but were unavoldably de-
tained. There were number of
handsome floral pieces from rela-
tives and friends Interment was
made in the McConnelsville ceme-
terry.
Outside persons in attendance at
the funeral were Mr.. and Mrs. John
Dunn of Parkersburg; Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM Dunn, Mrs. Sarah Hull,
Ralph Hull, Mrs. Baughman, and
Mr.. and Mrs Elmer Heskett and
son Paul, all of Crooksville; Mr.
and Mrs. A r. Hull and Adds Hull
of Zanesville; C. H. Dunn, Todds,
and Mrs. Harry Dunn and daugh~
ter Josephine of Stockport.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05
"OhiO State" Day

Alumni and former students OF
Ohio State University in Morgan
county, will celebrate Ohio State
day with banquet, at the American
Legion hall, in McCOnnelsville, this
Friday evening, beginning at 6
O'Clock Hon. John Kaiser, trustee
of Ohio State university, will be the
speaker, and good musical pro-
gram will be given. The radio pro-
gram broadcast from the university y
will be received.
Arrangements can still be made
to accommodate few more at the
banquet. Notify Emmett A. Tay-
lor, if you want reservations made.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05
WESTLAND

Elder Chester Parsons will preach
at Antioch, Sunday morning and
evining, Dec. 22.. Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Daugherty spent Thanksgiv-
ing at j. H. Ewing's at Malta. 9th
ers present were Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Rouanzo and Deighton Massey,
Chesterhill; Mr.. and Mrs. Wm.
Niceswanger and granddaughter Bet
ty Jean Frash, Malta route; Lee
Best and daughter Bernice of Ros
seau A turkey dinner with all the
trimmings was served. Mr.. and
Mrs. Carmi knight of Ava, are
visiting at Bert Rouanzoin's. Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest Drake and son OF
Xenia, spent the week end at Lewis
James. Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Rouan-
zoin received word Sunday of the
death of their little granddaughter
Wanda Mae Calendine, twin daugh-
ter of Charles and Bernice Calen-
dine, of GAINESVILLE She was born
in July. She leaves twin sister
Wava Faye, three other sisters.
Virginia, Hazel and Geraldine, and
one brother, Vernon. Burial was
made at Pennsville, Wednesday,.
Mrs. Will Reed of Pennsville spent
last week at Dale Miller's. Ernest
Price and family of Cambridge, Mr..
and Mrs Gus Carr and Mrs. Russell
Mcdaniel and daughter Vivian OF
Malta and Eloise and Bobby Parsons
of GAINESVILLE spent Thanksgiving
at Harvey Greenhouses. Mrs. Del
end with her parents Fred Menden-
halls. "A surprise party was held
for Lewis Huffman, Saturday ev-
ening, reminding him he had reach
ed another birthday. Mrs. Frank
Wells, Misses Reba Wells and Gladys
Benjamin of McConnelsville, and
Bernice Nolan of Athens spent the
week end at home. Twin daugh
ters were born to Mr.. and Mrs. AL
den Parsons of Elliott. One was
born Friday afternoon and the 9th
er one Saturday morning. Weights,
five and seven pounds. Miss Nina
Davis is caring for them. Mrs.
Parsons was formerly Miss Norma
Wod of Chesterhill.. . Miss Esthe"
Wells spent Thanksgiving with her
sister, Miss Annie Wells of Youngs-
town. Homer Lowell and Oscar
Young of Barberton spent Friday at
Frank Wells, and enjoyed hunting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Vaughn of
Columbus spent the past week at
Archie HummePs. Miss Amanda
Huffman who spent a few weeks in
West Virginia, is at home for time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cash Clemens and
two daughters of Cheneyville and
Lee Brooks of Malta route ate
dinner at Archie Hum
mels.. Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Grimes
Of Canton spent over Sunday at ia.
Sunday visitors were
Henry Abel at George Miller's; Mr..
and Mrs. James Harris and daugh-
ter Hazel, Clyde Best and family,
Ray and Bobby Harris, at Harold
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Great
house and Robert Tignor at John
Mrs j. A. McPeak
spent from Monday until Wednes-
day of last week at Web. McPeak's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05
COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Spencer Road Abandoned
The commissioners journal states
that faction of j. o. Spencer ct
al road in Meigsville township is
upon motion abandoned, on ac-
count of said petitioners failing to
pay compensation as agreed"
The time for payment of Decem-
Der taxes 3 ordered extended to
jan 20, 1880, inclusive.
Road petitions asking to be plac-
ed on secondary system are as fol.
lows: Road beginning at county
route No. 81, near residence of w.
A. Harr, at Washington Morgan
county line, extending in a north
westerly direction, along most prac-
teal route to county road No. u, at
farm of Mrs. Sadie Phillis, road be
ing about 2 ga miles. Same is or
dered filed.
Road beginning at Morris bridge
and extending down Olive Green
creek to Moscow bridge. joining
county road No. IL, about one mile
Said road is to be designated as an
extension of road No. 80. Petition
is signed by trustees of Center
township, and ordered filed.
The county engineer is empower
ed to purchase culverts for C. O.
Morris farm, Center township.
Price of dog licenses is fixed the
same as heretofore-males, 81; fe-
males, So; spayed females, 81; ken
mel license, $40.
Petition by residents of Malta
village, asking for Malta two mill
levy from 1929 duplicate to be
placed on Poplar ridge road, is or
dered filed.
Pet ton by residents of McCon
nelsville village, asking for McCon-
nelsville two mill levy from 1880
duplicate, to be placed on road No.
6 in Meigsville and Windsor town
ships, is ordered fled
The petition of C. C. Crider and
others for alteration of a certain
road in Deerfield, is rejected.
Petition of o. r. Davis ct al, ask
ing for vacation of road in Union
and Homer, is approved, and road is
ordered closed.
Acting on the petition of j. H.
Dearth and others Of Center town
ship, asking for the closing of GER
tain section of road in Center town
ship, same is ordered closed
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05
Woomen Elect Officers

McCcnnelsville Camp No. 1924, M
w. of A., elected officers Tuesday
night, for the ensuing year, as fol
lows: V. A. Van Horn, V. c.; Paul
Tolbert, p c.; George Roberts, ad-
visor; ]. w. Carter, clerk; H. J.
Leggett, banker; Kenneth McLane,
escort John Sears, watchman:
Montford Kuhn, sentry; H. B. Hoop
err, trustee for three years; c. E.
D. G.. Ralston, c. V. Dav-
is and o. M. Smith, physicians.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05
Court House News
COMNfO-. PLEAS COURT
Divorce Case Filed

Alice Simmerman files suit for
divorce and alimony against Sam
uel Simmerman. They were mar.
ried July II, 1926, at McConnels-
vile, and have no children. Plain
tiff in petition alleges wilful absence
for more than three years past, and
that defendant has wholly failed,
neglected and refused to provide for
her during the said three years. Pc
able bodied man 38 years of age,
and is employed at good wages, at
Kearns Gorsuch glass factory,
GAINESVILLE. Plaintiff asks for di.
vorce, and that she may be restored
to her maiden name Alice Smith,
and that she be awarded reasonable
alimony
Divorce Granted
Judge Harry NJ Finley grants
Easter M. Sleeth divorce from
Jackson Sleeth Alimony being
agreed between parties, no finding
is made by court. Plaintiff is barred
of dover right and other interest
in property of defendant. Plain.
tiff is restored to name-Easter M.
Cain. Plaintiff to pay costs.
Jury Disagrees
In the case of The State of Ohio
VS. Harry Ferguson, Clarence Gran
non and Morse Simpson, alleged bur-
glary, heard last week, the jury
disagreed, after deliberating from
noon Wednesday until Wednesday
night at 1890.
Assignment
The appeal case of the matter of
the u. S. Veterans Bureau VS.. Kere
Brock, guardian of VIM. D. Brock,
an incompetent, will be held Tues
day, Dec. 10.
Case Settled
Foreclosure case of The Malta
Savings & Loan Co. VS.. Charles N.
Needham and Harry e. Needham,
has been settled and costs paid.
Chloe Welch Seeks Divorce
Chloe Welch files suit for divorce
against, Kenneth X. Welch, on the
grounds of extreme cruelty. They
were married Sept. 5, 1922, and
have no children. In petition she
alleges that in June, 1929, defend
and struck and abused her, calling
her vile and indecent names, and
that at many other times since their
marriage he has struck, and abused
and cursed her. She asks for rea-
sonable alimony.
PROBATE COURT
The will of Elijah Sears, late of
Penn township, has been filed for
probate.
The will of Abram Roberts has
been admitted to probate. By it's
terms, he bequeaths to his daugh-
ters Clarinda Guyton and Maude
Parmiter, each the sum Of $1,000;
to his grandson Herschel Parmiter
the sum Of $50, upon condition that
he gradu3te from first grade high
school. The will was made three
years ago. The grandson since grad
uated. The VII directs that his
daughter Maude Parmiter with
whom he made his home since Sept.
IA, 1926, be paid what it is reason
ably worth for his board and lodg~
ing. and the care and attention she
gave him. To his son-in-law Clyde
T.. Parmiter, who the will states,
looks after his business affairs, is
bequeathed $500. All the rest of
his property is bequeathed to his
daughters Clarinda Guyton, Alma
Lindimore and Maude Parmiter, and
granddaughter Ruth Roberts, share
and share alike. Clyde f. Parmiter
is named as executor of the will.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05
At The Churches
Methodist Protestant Church

A study Of the scriptures at 9:15.
Morning worship at 1920. The
Sacrament will be administered at
this service Christian Endeavor at
$3.50 and evening worship at 1880
Prayer meeting, Wednesday night.
There will be preaching at Pisgab
church at 2:30, following the Sun
day SCHOOL,. b. Douglas, pastor.
Church OF Christ
(Seventh Street)
All day meeting Lords day.
| Bible study at $3.50. Preaching at
1890 and at O'Clock by Elder HI.
f. Taylor, and at 2:3O in the after
noon by Elder Chester Parsons. A
pot luck dinner will be served in the
|. 0. o. F, dining hall. Elder H. E.
Taylor is conducting evangelistic
meetings each evening at 1880.
Come and hear these gospel mes
SageS.
Malta Methodist Church
Church school at 9:15. Church
service at 10:30 Evening service
at 1880. Mid-week service, We'd
nesday at 7:30. A cordial invita-
ton is given to all services.-G. d.
Clifford, pastor.
Main Street Church of Christ
Unified services beginning $50,
closing at IL o'clock. There will
be a lecture and slides, on some
phase of our missionary work, at z
O'Clock, on Sunday evening. Please
note the change of time for Dec. 3.
The missionary society will meet at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Clawson, Tuesday evening, Dec. 10.
Devotional leader, l.. T. Conner.
Program leaders, Mrs. Frank Smith
and Mrs. A. L. Smith. Fellowship,
Mrs. Forest Havener. The Christian
Endeavor will be in connection with
the slides, at O'Clock. Prayer
meeting, Wednesday evening, 1880.
E. F. Kendle, minister.
Methodist Episcopal Church
Church school at 9:15 a. m. r. r.
Bell, superintendent Morning wor-
ship 1890. EARLY Preparation for
the Coming of Christ" Epworth
League $50 p. m. Kenneth Kimble,
leader. Evening worship 1880. "The
Word of God" Wednesday, prayer
meeting 1880 p. m. Choir practice
$50. Thursday, Dec. 5, the Fran
els Asbury society will have a
bazaar, musical and tea in the
church parlors. Dec. IL, the regular
meeting of the Francis Asbury So
ciety. Dec 12, group meeting for
the conference claimants workers of
McKendree, Duncan Falls and Rural
Dale will be with us in the church
parlors, 7:30 p. m Friday, Dec.
6, w. F. NJ S. will meet with Mrs.
Amy Gray, 2:30 p. m. Friday, Dec.
13, the w H. M. S. will meet with
Mrs. j. X. Bingham at 2:30 p m
Chas. w. Stoneburner, pastor
Mckendree NJ. r. Charge
Preaching services: McKendree,
10:3G. Lebanon, 1880. Wesley
Chapel, 1880. There will not be
preaching services at Emery.-A. O..
Tillotson, pastor.
Pennsville Circuit
Pennsville: Sunday school at $50
a. m. Fl. J. Harmer, superintendent.
Morning worship, 1890 Bailey's:
Sunday school, 1870 p. M. Mary
Simpson, superintendent Afternoon
worship, $50. Todds: Sunday
school 10 a. m. r. p. Daugherty,
superintendent A Martin, pas
tor.
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m
Preaching at 1890 by Rev. C. S.
Nickerson. Christian Endeavor GAS
p. m. Kings meeting Wednesday,
T20 n m
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05
Deaths Toll
f.ADf2E1sH D HA60111a
Nov. % to Dec. /.

Nov. % to Dec. 5
Charles Hallowell, Pleasantville.
l.. H. Osborn, Muskingum County.
Mrs. Fannie Palmer, McConnelsville
Mrs. Jane Bingham, Malta TIP.
Mrs. Sarah Williams, Roxbury.
Mrs. Sarah e. McKibben, Zaleski.
John T. Hopes, Oregon City, Ore.
Draper Van Fossen, Pennsville
Thos. J. Reeder Frazeysburg.
Elizabeth j. Jadwin, Crooksville.
Cora Blanche Fouts, Toledo.
Wanda M. Calendine, GAINESVILLE
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05
Very Cold

Last Friday, the cold wave whieh
was pretty general over the country
struck this place with tempera-
ture of II. Saturday morning, Nov.
80, it was zero here at the govern
ment station, and throughout the
day the highest was 16. Other
temperatures were: Dec. 1, A; Dec. 2,
16; Dec. 8, 13. Sunday night there
was light snowfall.
Wednesday morning, Dec. 4, the
river above the bridge here, was
frozen over.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05

Celebrates Birthday

A very enjoyable event took place
in upper Malta, Sunday, at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. l. c.. Young, in
honor Of the formers 6Sth birth
day. A number of guests from Co.
lumbus, former residents of Malta,
were present, as follows Mr.. and
Mrs. C. C. Grant, Mr. and Mrs. Har-
ry Martin, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G..
Holcomb, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
knight, Miss Ida He'll, Miss Cora
Danielson, Mrs. Mildred Shilling
and son Cecil, John Welch, and IA
other guests from the two towns.
Mr.. Young received many nice gifts,
and the occasion throughout was
very much enjoyed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05
Meeting OF Rotarians

At the meeting of the Rotary
club held last Friday at the Kenne-
bee hotel, Rev. e. f. Kendle of the
Main Street Church of Christ gave
an address on the topic Spirit o
THANKSGIVING Mrs. r. B. Krap'
spoke on the Christmas health sea
campaign. other guests of the clut
were James Torbert Of Sebring
Harry Torbert of this place, Charles
Sperow of Alliance, Robert Corning
of Cleveland and E. A. Drake OF
Xenia. r. X. Brown, jr., was elect
ed a member of the club.
This Thursday evening, Dec. 5,
the Rotary club will entertain the
football boys of M. & NJ, at the
kennebec.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05
valley /. O. O. f. Officers

Monday evening Valley Lodge,
No. 36, /. O. o. F., elected officers
as follows: Walter Blackledge, N
G.; T. j. Osborn, V. G.; H. J. Leg
gett, treasurer; S. B. Sheridan, Sec
retary; Irven Travis, trustee for
three years. Later in the evening
refreshments were served in the
dining room.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05
Death of Mrs. Sarah +. McKibben

Death of Mrs. Sarah Il. McKibben
w. II. Jewett in sending his sub
scription to the Democrat, from
Carbon Hill, O., enclosed a clipping
from the Athens Messenger, re-
porting the death of Mrs. Sarah E
McKibben, at Zaleski. Many rela-
tives of the deceased reside in Nor
gan county. The account was in
substance as follows:
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth McKibben
died Saturday, Nov. %, at her
home, following two weeks illness
from paralysis. Mrs. McKibben was
born March Is, 1849 in Pomeroy
Meigs county, O. She married Jos
eph McKibben June 6, 1866, and
the home was established at Zales
Xxi, where the family continued tC
live. Mr.. McKibben died 16 months
ago. June Is, 1915, Mr.. and Mrs
McKibben celebrated their COLDER
wedding anniversary They Were
the parents of ten children. sever
of whom are living: Mrs. w. M
knight, Los. Angeles, Calf; Mrs
w. H. Jewett, and Mrs. S. j. Scott
Athens Mrs. Leonard Martin, Lu
ther McKibben, Pearl McKibben
and Eber McKibben, Zaleski. There
are also IS grandchildren and six
great grandchildren, and sister
Mrs. Mary McLain of Zaleski.
Funeral services were held Nov
26 at the Methodist Episcopal
church. Burial was made in the
Pleasant Valley cemetery Mrs. Nc
Kibben was a member of the Pleas
ant Valley church for more than so
years, and was active in church
work until her health failed recent
"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05
DIR Humphrey AT columbus

DIR. Lee Humphrey of Malta
went Tuesday to Columbus, to at
tend the meeting of the State Medi-
cal board, which is conducting the
December examination DIR. Hum
phrey is president of the board. He
will return Friday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05
"ScOut-paI" Meeting

The McConnelSville Boy Scout
troop enjoyed their annual "pal'
meeting Wednesday evening of last
week at the high school. The Lion
patrol won the contest of scout
events, and fine oyster supper
was served by the home economics
class 1t is regretted however, that
only two fathers were present as
pals Scout Executive S. B. H.
Sandford was present, and present
ed certificates from the national of
fee, for the leaders training course
of last winter, to the following:
James Hambleton, Arthur Hamble-
ton, George Carr, Ralph Baker ana
Fred Mcdonald.
Christmas Party
Scouts of the local troop will be
glad to receive discarded toys,
books, games, etc., for their usual
repair and distribution. A Court of
Honor and a scout Christmas party
is being planned for the last of De-
cember.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05
Frank Miller Suffers Stroke

Mr.. Frank Miller who resides on
the west side, suffered stroke of
paralysis Saturday night, which at
fected his speech and right side.
He has since been showing some
improyement
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05
Harry f. TaylOr REFLECTED

Editor Harry E. Taylor of Ports
mouth was reelected president of
the Select List Of Ohio Dailies, at
the annual meeting held Monday in
Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05
No Smallpox Now

Mrs. Clara Ellis of upper Malta
has recovered from mild case of
smallpox. The quarantine has been
lifted, and there are now no cases.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05

Miss Ada Lawrence of East
Bloom, who underwent an operation
recently at Bethesda hospital, Zanes-
vile, was able to leave the hospital
Wednesday, and was taken to her
home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05
ri wv Pearson Takes Over Hotel

Mr.. f. w. Pearson of GAINESVILLE
is manager of the Arlington hotel,
there, having recently acquired A
lease from G.. w. Owings, who has
purchased a hotel in Parkersburg
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05

Mrs. VanOster Has Light Stroke
Mrs. Easter VanOster of Malta
suffered light stroke Monday Of
this week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05
To Undergo Operation Today

Mrs. Hobart Smith who has been
i'll for the past month, was taken to
Bethesda hospital, GAINESVILLE, We'd
nesday, and today will likely un-
dergo an operation.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05
Mrs. Boal Injured By Fall

Mrs. John Boal, an aged lady of
Malta, fell last Thursday injuring
her back quite badly. She is show
ing some improvement.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05
Mrs. Jane Bingham Dies

Last week this paper carried the
announcement that Mrs. Jane Bing-
man, wife of Jonas Bingman, near
Hopewell, Malta township, was dan
| gerously i'll. She was taken Wed
| nesday forenoon to Bethesda hospi-
tai, GAINESVILLE, where her death oc-
Cured Thursday evening. Death
was due to gall bladder trouble,
and complications. Mrs. Bingham
had been apparently in her usual
health up to the time she was SER
iously stricken Saturday before her
death.
The deceased was a daughter of
the late Joseph and Rosanna Cain
MendenhalI, and was born near
Westland. She was married to
jonas Bingham, Civil war soldier,
who survives, and she also leaves
the following children: Newell C.
Bingham of Casper, Wyoming; E
l.. Bingham of Waterloo, Ia; Cur
tbs, near Pennsville; Clara, wife of
Paul Tolbert, Malta, and Miss Anna
Bingham Of the home. A son He'll
Bingham and daughter Mrs.
Flora Tavenner are deceased, and
several children died in infancy
Surviving besides those mentioned
are sister Mrs. Mary Burge Of
Stockport; brother H. o. Menden-
hall, near Elliott, and three half
brothers-Charles and George Men
denhall, near Pennsville, and Lind
ley Mendenhall of Waynesville. Two
sisters and four brothers are de-
ceased
Mrs. Bingham was one of the
very best women to be found any-
where, and her passing will be sad
ly felt not only in her home, but in
the community in which she resid-
ed. She was of a kindly, pleasant,
jovial disposition, and made friends
of all with whom she came in con
tact. She had a birthright in the
Friends church She was also a
member of the Hopewell Methodist
Protestant church
Funeral services were conducted
Sunday afternoon at her late home,
with Carl Patterson of Chesterhill,
officiating Interment was made in
the Malta cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-05
PRESBYTERIAN Church

Sunday school at 9:15 a. m.
Preaching at 10:30 by Rev. C. S.
Nickerson. Christian Endeavor 6:45
p. m. Kings meeting Wednesday,
T:30 d m
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1929-11-15
SPOKANE BAKERS WINNING

Spokane = Organized bakers Sc
cured the signatures of three addi-
tional shops in their campaign for
union conditions.