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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
VERY IMPRESSIVE SERVICES
HELD AT THE NJ. Il. CHURCH

| There were no special Christmas
features at the Sunday school of the
First Methodist Episcopal church,
Sunday morning. The candy treat
was given Tuesday evening. AT the
morning public worship hour the
pastors sermon was 1.-The Making of
| Christmas and it was a splendid
discourse. The hymns were Christ
mas carols. The choir sang three
anthems, two from "The Messiah
GLORY to God" and the Hallelujah
chorus, and trio, Mr.. and Mrs. II.
c. Betz and Miss Paisley Mason,
sang The Infant Jesus" The num-
bers by the organist, Mrs. George
| W. Lowell, included THE Shepherds
Carol" by Chubb; THE Pastoral
Symphony" from Hande's 1.-THE
Messiah;" and christmas Fantasy"
| by Diggle. The choir members were
Messrs. X. r. Bell, f. NJ Beckett,
II. c. Betz, Emil Witlig, Mrs. S. C,
White, Mrs. Jerrold Scott, Mrs. III.
G. Betz, Mrs. Carl Betz, Miss Dor
othy Cosgrave and Miss Christine
Shilling, with Miss Paisley Mason
| director.
! In the evening crowd was pres
ent which taxed the seating capacity
| of the auditorium. Following a
Christmas carol, prayer and offer
tory anthem by the choir, the Christ
mas pageant-"T Soldier of Beth
lehem" was splendidly given Those
taking part were mostly from Rev.
c. w. Stoneburner's Sunday school
class OF young men and Mrs. F. w.
/ Cochran's class Of young ladies,
with Rev. Stoneburner taking the
leading part Miss Agnes Pyle was
reader and Mrs. G.. w. Lowell was at
the organ and the choir sang the
various carols that were introduced
in the pageant. In the pageant the
soldiers of Bethlehem discover too
late that Jesus is the Messiah, but
Bartimaeus who saves the infant
Jesus from Herod and is blinded for
doing so, follows his King with the
eyes of faith. Scene one was out
side the gate of Bethlehem, on the
night of the nativity. Characters
as they appea<: Glaucus a soldier;
Bartimaeus, soldier; woman,
blind man, two shepherds. Scene
two: The same as scene one. Twelve
days later. Bartimaeus, three wise
men, a woman, Joseph and Mary,
women of Bethlehem, Glaucus and
soldiers of Herod. Scene three: The
hall of the palace of Herod the
Great. The same day as scene two
Herod, a servant, d scribe, Glaucus
and the soldiers. Scene four: In
the garden of Joseph of Arimathaea.
After the crucifixion. Glaucus, Ro-
man soldiers, three women, Barti-
maeus, two angels.
Following the pageant, the Ep-
worth League members, also young
people from other churches, all to
the number of about so, sang
Christmas carols over the town, af-
ter which all returned to the church
where refreshments of cocoa and
cake were served, and short de-
votional service was held
A special white gift offering was
taken at the various services, for
the Elyria home for the aged, and
the Worthington children's home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
Ida Burge Dies At Beckett

Mrs. Ida Burge, II, widow of Will
liam Burge, died Monday of heart
trouble, at her home at Beckett.
She is survived by the following
children: Mrs. C. o. Roberts, and
Mrs. L. c. Beckett of Waterford ;
Elmer A. Burge of Kansas City,
Kan; Simon o. Burge, of Chester
hill Mrs III. B. Yarnell, of Beverly;
Mrs. r. A. Patterson of Springfield,
and w. Z. Burge of Beckett.
Funeral services were held this
morning at the Beverly Christian
church. Interment was made in the
cemetery at Chauncey, Athens coun-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
Prof. G. III. Chambers To Leave

At meeting of the M. & M.
board of education held last Thurs :
day, Prof. G. H. Chambers, voca-
tional agriculture teacher, rendered
his resignation, which was accept
ed. Mr.. Chambers has accepted Il
position at Logan, where he will be
in agriculture extension work. He
will remain here until some suitable
person can be found to take his
place. However he is wanted at Lo-
gan not later than Feb. l, and soon
er if possible Mr. Chambers has
been here going on his fourth year
Not only has he been an efficient
teacher, his services being highly
satisfactory in every respect, but he
and his wife have been active in
church work, and are citizens of the
very best type.
The new position carries with it
an increase in salary, with good
chances of advancement.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
THOMAS j. CURRAN DIES
AFTER A long ILLNESS

Thomas John Curran, whose i'll
ness from tuberculosis had been
mentioned in this paper, died Mon
day about IL o'clock, noon, at the
home of his grandmother Mrs. Mary
McGovern, east Of town. Had he
lived until March 81, he would have
been 81 years of age. Surviving
are his mother Mrs. Margaret Cur
ran of Columbus, who since Oc-
tober had been at the McGovern
home caring for him, and one sis
ter, Miss Catherine Curran Of CO.
lumbus, and his grandmother nam
ed. His father Charles Curran, died
in May, 1917. Thomas when a
young boy was of delicate health.
However, as he reached adult age he
seemed to get much stronger, and
when residing at Nelsonville he play
cd on the high school football team,
and was elected captain of the foot
ball squad for the year 1928 In
that summer, the family moved to
Cincinnati, and in September OF
1928 he entered high school in Gin
cinnati, going but single day
when he was taken i'll, and was not
able to attend any more. From
that time on he gradually grew
worse. His long illness was borne
with a cheerfulness, patience and
fortitude that appealed to the SYM
pathy of all who knew him. He
was conscious until the last, and his
knowing that death was soon to
come, held no fears whatever for
him, and he calmly waited the end.
He was a splendid young man, and
his many friends will learn with
sorrow of his passing.
He was faithful member of the
st. James Catholic church here, and
funeral services were held at that
church today at 10 o'clock, with the
pastor Rev. Father Preston officiat-
ing. Interment was made in the
McConnelsville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
Mrs. Ella Aber Injured BY Fall

In going into her home Monday
evening, snow on the sole of her
shoe caused Mrs. Ella Aber of Malta
to slip on the linoleum on her kitch-
en- floor, and fall, breaking a
bone in her right arm near the
shoulder joint. She was not hurt
otherwise, except being bruised and
suffering from the shock of the fall,
and has since been reported as rest
ing fairly comfortably.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
Prof, Scott To Receive Medal

Prof. Charles F. Scott, son of DR..
w. H. Scott, Columbus, former pres.
ident of the O. S. u, will receive the
Edison medal of the American In
stitute of Electrical Engineers, for
his work as chairman of the depart
ment of electrical engineering at
Yale university, New Haven, Conn
Following his graduation from the
O. S. u. in 1885, Professor Scott
was associated with the Westing-
house Electric Co., at Pittsburgh un-
til 1911, when he went to Yale uni
yerSity
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
Was Schoolmate OF II. II. Potter

Mr.. Ralph H. Potter of this place
is in receipt of letter from Mr.
Nelson, father of the late Thos. p.
Nelson, aviator, who was in the
mail service between New York
City and Chicago. Mr.. Nelson re-
sides at Walton Junction, Ia, and
the letter was an acknowledgment
of one Mr.. Potter wrote him on
learning of his sons death which
took place near Chagrin Falls, the
body having been found after an
extended search, in which Colonel
Lindbergh assisted The dead av-
iator was a personal friend of Lind
bergh, and was also schoolmate
of Mr.. Potter, and his father was at
one time the Sunday school teacher
of Mr.. Potter
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
o, s. u. Students Home

Among 0. S. U. students at home
for the holiday vacation are: How
ard Dye, Raymond Campbell, Har-
old Earich, Robert Mcdonald, Ev-
elyn Gordon, Perl Whitaker, Donald
Fox, John Beckwith, Margaret
Brooks, James Harris, Edwin Lowell,
Carl Wetherell, Donald Torbert,
Stanley Newsom and Francis Glen.
Eric Dougan of Columbus, also an
0. S. U. student, is visiting his aunt
Mrs. p. G.. Ball.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
w. J. Elliott's Home From Caldwell

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter j. Elliott
and son William returned Saturday
from Caldwell, where they had been
since the middle of July. Mr.. Ell
liott is contractor on the new north
street bridge of that place. The
bridge which is of concrete, is 130
feet in length. The concrete work is
all complete, and the finishing up
will take about a week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
Scout Christmas Party Tonight

The McConnelsville Boy Scout
Troop is holding a big Christmas
party and reunion at their cabin, to-
night at 1880 O'Clock. Officers and
troop committeeman, and all former
scouts of the troop, who have been
away or inactive. are especially in
yited to be present. There will be
"Yule Log" program, and Christ
mas tree, for which each scout Is
asked to bring a small unaddressed
present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
Auto Wreck Stops Christmas Visit

Last Sunday Mrs. c. c.. Penrose
and son Billie, Mrs. Viola Dougan
and son Jerry and Mrs. Franklin
Taylor, all of Cleveland, started to
this place by auto, Mrs. Dougan to
spend her vacation with her home
people at Pennsville, and the others
with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor of
Kennebec hill When near Crest
line, their auto, Studebaker Sc
dan, skidded on the slippery road,
and struck telephone pole, and
was badly damaged. The occupants
escaped injury. They all returned
by bus to Cleveland, excepting Mrs.
Dougan and son who came on to
Pennsville by rail.
The wreck occurred at danger
Gus place in the road, and had it not
been for the telephone pole stopping
the machine, it would in all prob
ability have been very serious.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
Mrs. Stewart Sends Gifts

Following her annual custom of
not forgetting her, old home town, at
Christmas time, Mrs. Mary Stewart
of st. Louis, Mo, sent a couple of
boxes of nice gifts to Miss Kate Gill
lespie, to be distributed. The box
contained some toys, but had most
ly clothing for children. 1t was
turned over to the child's welfare,
who readily had place for the ar
ticles. Mrs. Stewards remem-
brances are always very much ap.
preciated.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
Spent Christmas In Cleveland

Miss Anna Coulson and Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren Henery of Malta, left Tues
day for Cleveland, where they spent
Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs. John
Stahl and family, and Mrs. Myrtle
Ball and daughter. They plan to
return the latter part of this week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
BRYANT HOOK DIES SOON
AFTER RECEIVING INJURIES

| Last weeks paper carried the
news that Bryant Hook, aged about
| 35. of Columbus, had been seriously
| injured the Tuesday night before
when struck by an automobile,
while waiting for a street car His
skull was fractured and he was rush
ed to the Mt. Carmel hospital, where
he passed away Thursday morning
without regaining consciousness.
He was born July 20, 1895, and
was son, of Henry and Kate White
Hook, of Stockport. Surviving be-
sides his parents are his wife who
was Miss Anna White of Pennsville
and three children-Catherine, By
ron and Bryant, jr.; two brothers,
Homer of Columbus, and Harry of
Beaumont, Tex, and a sister, Mary,
of the Henry Hook home. His
twin brother, Byron Hook, was kill
ed in the World war, overseas. An
other brother Herman Hook, met
his death here in the Walker Bros.
garage explosion, and a brother,
Herbert, died very suddenly at the
age of 13 years. Bryant Hook was
a splendid citizen. At the time OF
his death he was engineer for the r.
H. Evans Construction Co., Colum
bus. He was a soldier of the World
war and was overseas from May,
1918, to August, 1919, serving in
Co. B, "a Engineer. His mar
riage took place here at the home OF
his aunt, Mrs. w. E. Wilson, Nov.
20, 1919. He was a member OF
Webb lodge, No. 252, F. & A. M,
and was also member of the East
ern Star, and of the Byron Hook,
American Legion post, at Stockport,
(named in honor OF his twin broth
err
The body was brought Friday ev-
ening to the home Of his brother-in-
law Clarence Bishop, Stockport. Flu
neral services under the auspices oil
Webb lodge, were held Sunday af
ternoon at the Christian church,
Stockport. Rev. E. A. Martin of
Pennsville was the minister in
charge. Miss Pearl Wilcox sang the
selections Nearer My God to Thee"
and mot Far to Heaven" and DON
aid White recited THE End of
Perfect Day" Interment was made
in the Stockport cemetery.
The family has the sympathy of
wide circle of friends in this their
bereavement. Of a family Of six
sons, it will be noted that four have
met death in a tragic manner.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26

Carolyn. Cobourn, daughter Of
Mrs. Grace Cobourn, and grand
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. s. c..
White of this place, was in play
Sunday night at Columbus, which
was broadcast through station
WAIU.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
Deaths Toll
Dec. 10 to 20

Mrs. Peter Folk, Rose Farm.
Marion c.. Newton, Newark.
Willard C. Fletcher, Crooksville.
Thos. j. Curran, McConnelsville.
Bryant Hook, Columbus.
Mrs. Hester Chase, Stockport.
Mrs. Ida Burge, Beckett.
Mrs. T. M. Frisby, Chesterhill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
Fred Smith Honored

At the meeting of the Past Mas
ters Association of this Masonic
district, held Friday in the Masonic
temple, Marietta Mr.. Fred Smith
of Malta was elected president OF
the association Mr. Smith is a
Past Master of Valley Lodge, No.
145, F. & A. M
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
Christmas Arrivals

A son was born Wednesday to
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Maxwell of
Deerfield township; daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Balderson of
Malta; and son to Mr.. and Mrs
Ernest Huffman, near Wesley Chap
ell.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
On Trim To Florida

Messrs. Forest Patterson and
Leonard Tavenner left Saturday by
auto for Florida, on pleasure trip.
They plan to be gone about week
or ten days.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
Mrs. 7. NJ. Frisby Passes Away

Mrs. T. M. Frisby, well known
and highly regarded woman of Ches-
terhiIl, mention of whose illness is
made in the Chesterhill correspond
ence, died Wednesday night at 11:10
o'clock. Last Thursday she suffer
ed severe stroke of paralysis:
which terminated in her death. She
was "a years of age. Her maiden
name was Elizabeth Robinson, and
she was lifelong resident of Nor
gan county. She was united in
marriage SO years ago to T. M. Fris-
by who survives, also one daughter,
Mrs. Bertha Moody of Columbus. She
also leaves one brother, Henry Rob-
inson of Kansas. Mrs F'risby was
a good woman, and her passing will
bring sadness to a wide circle OF
friends and acquaintances. She
was a member of the Christian
church at Antioch.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day afternoon at the Chesterhill NJ
e. church, conducted by Elder c. H.
NORM, of Malta Interment will be
made in Chesterhill cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
Heavy Snow

This section was visited Sunday
night by the heaviest snowfall for
some time, the snow here being six
inches in depth.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
At The Churches
Main Street Church of Christ


Unified services beginning at $50,
closing at II O'Clock. Christian En-
deayor at $40. Evening service at
7:30. The morning services last
Sunday were in keeping with the
season of the year. Music led by L.
" Busche of Kennebec hill; quartet
by Dorothy Milligan, Olive Perkins,
i. f. Kendle and L. r. Conner; solos
by Winifred Havener and L. V.
Busche. Next Sunday there will be
the election of officers for the COM
ing year. Come if interested. e.
L. kendle, minister.
Malta Methodist Church
Church school, at 9:15. Church
service at 10:30. Sermon by the
pastor. Evening service at 1880.
Sermon by the pastor. A cordial
invitation to all services.-G. d.
Clifford, pastor
Methodist Episcopal Church
Church school at 9:15 a. N. Morn
ing worship, 1880 o'clock. per
petual Christmas" Special music.
Epworth League, $50 p IN Even
ing worship, $50 o'clock. Wednes-
day, prayer meeting, 7:30 o'clock
Thursday, Jan. 2, brotherhood
meeting to which all the people or
the church are invited.--Chas. w.
Stoneburnef, pastor.
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 9:15, classes for
everyone. Morning church service
at 1890. Rev. G. S. Nickerson, D.
D., will deliver sermon appro-
pirate for the holiday season. Chris
tian Endeavor at GAS p. IN. Kings
meeting, Wednesday, at 7:30 D. IN.
All are cordially invited to attend
these services.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
Sunday At Malta NJ. r. Church

Christmas was observed in splen-
did manner at the Malta NJ E.
church Sunday. At the regular
Sunday school hour there was a
generous treat for the members of
the school.
At the regular hour of public
worship, the pastor Rev. G. d. Cliff
ford gave a short Christmas SER
mon, using as his theme, ''The
Manger and the Throne" and the
church choir gave program con-
sisting of the following musical
numbers: Anthems, Come and Wor-
ship" Softly Through the Silent
Night "a Pilgrims Journey" and
Shine Oh Wonderful STAR" and a
duet, "Hark, My Soul" by DR.. w.
R. Sears and Mrs. Harry Harris.
Mrs 3. D. Richardson, accompanist.
also furnished some fine special or
gan numbers.
Sunday evening The Christmas
Message in Story and Song,' was
given by the pastor and choir, the
congregation joining in the singing
of the carols. This included: De-
scription of Bethlehem, by the pas
tor, with the song, "Oh Little Town
of Bethlehem" shepherds watch
ing their flocks, when Shepherds
Watched Their Flocks BY Night"
appearance of the angels, "It Came
Upon the Midnight Clear" the birth
of Christ, "Silent Night" the wise
men see the star, Star of Hope;'
the wise men follow the star, ooh
Come, All Ye Faithful" wise men
find and worship the child, Beth
lehem Manger Cradles the King"
and the story ending with "Joy to
the World.''
At the conclusion Of the beautiful
service, each member of the choir
was presented a gift, box of fine
chocolates, by the pastor, on behalf
of the congregation, and in appre-
citation of faithful service.
At the services of the day fine
white gift offerings were received
for the Methodist children's home
at Worthington.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
CATTLE OWNERS-NOTICE

Do you realize that the mat
ter of T. b. testing of our cat
tie is the most important mat.
ter which has ever confronted
the people of our county? All
cattle owners are invited to
the M. & M. high school aud
itorium, Saturday, Dec. %, at
10 a. M, for the purpose or
planning ways and means OF
cleaning up the menace Of tu-
berculosis in our cattle.
This is YOU r problem.
Please come and help formu-
late plans to solve it.
Signed:
9 Hiram Hart, Pres.
T. j. Osborn, v. Pres.
F. B. Barrett, Sec'y.
Bovine tuberculosis Eradi-
cation League of Morgan
County.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
Church of Christ


Bible study at $50 "a IN. Morn
ing worship at 10:30 Leader, Ira
Calvert. Lesson, Hebrews, eighth
chapter. Subject, 1.-The Better
Covenant" verse 6. Evening service
at O'Clock. You are most cordial
ly invited to these services.
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at Old Point Comfort inspired con-
certed cheer, and the hazy hulks Of
several of the Utah's sister dread
naughts, off shore. thrilled all who lined
the rail, unmindful of the rain.
With a rasping of windlaSses and a
screeching of chains, the Utah came to
anchor, and preparations were made to
launch her boats. A boat from shore
pulled alongside during the confusion
and Herbert Hoover, jr, climbed aboard.
There was a joyous reunion of the en-
tire Hoover family and then the smiling
group descended the gangplank.
The landing at Hampton Roads was
effected in the quietest possible manner,
at the personal request of the President
elect. The simplicity of the return Of
the goodwill mission was In striking
contrast to the manner of departure,
two months back. There was no BOOM
ing of guns from the fleet and no mill
tary or naval fanfare. AS though
sensing the Hoover dislike of adulation,
the rain poured down and scattered the
crowds of curious spectators gathered
on the dock.
Herbert Hoover wished to return
to his homeland in the modest role of a
private citizen. Those who watched
him as he stepped ashore that rainy
January morning were not to be misled,
however. They could not but sense
the fact that they were witnessing more
than the homecoming of private
citizen or even Of President-elect.
Down in their hearts they knew that
they were viewing the return of one
whose name will be set down alongside
those of the great peace-makers Of
history.
(Copyright, 1929, by The Evening star)
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eventful, but pleasant Capt. C. r.
Train, commanding the Utah, and all
his officers and men were constantly
solicitious of the welfare and comfort
of their passengers, and many athletic
contests and special entertainments
were arranged for their enjoyment. New
Year eve passed off quietly, but the
first day of the new year was the oc-
casion for more feasting.
Anxious to Get Home.
With the passing of the holidays and
the gradual approach to home shores
there was corresponding increase in
restleSSness of all the passengers. 1t
was inevitable that they should become
impatient, now that the business of the
trip was over. Home folks were wait
ing for them to return. Familiar faces
would be there to greet them on the
dock at Hampton Roads, faces they had
not seen for two months.
The rough weather which the big
battleShip encountered as she reached
the Virginia capes was not unwelcome.
1t meant that the tropics lay far be-
hind and that the seasons once more
had righted themselves. Not a soul
complained about the lack of fresh air
when the ports were closed because Of
choppy seas. No one objected to the
weird blasts of the fog horn that
pierced the darkness and fog of that
last night at sea.
Nor were there any laggards when
reveille sounded on the morning of jan
uary 6. Records for dressing undoubt-
edly were broken that rainy dawn, and
all civilians rushed on deck to get a
glimpse of the shores OF Virginia.
The dim outlines of the new hotel
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Aviators Purchase of Their Machines
Made Much Easier by New Finance Plan

the pavements, paying for them out Of
earnings.
Ezio de Angels, executive chairman
of the company, said that final tests of
the new air taxi had been completed
and that it soon would 60 into quantity
production. It is four-passenger
cabin amphibian powered with the l50-
horsepower Wright engine Of the new
whirlwind type, giving 1t a speed Of
about 100 miles an hour.
Coastal Always has been in opera
ton several years In the taxi and
charter business and this Spring Is in
augurating daily service between New
York and Albany and air bus lines
from Manhattan to Coney Island and
Sea Gate.
The new finance plan for aerial taxi
drivers is similar in operation to the
Acknowledgements plan recently an
nounced by the Aviation Credit Corpo-
ration, by which Curtiss, Travelair and
Keystone planes were placed on the
market on an installment basis.