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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-13

The state of Ohio is to be divided
into 27 districts for the taking OF
the decennial census next year. Each
district is to be under the direction
of a supervisor, and there will be
4,768 enumeration sub~districts IN
the state within each of which one
enumerator will be held responsible
for the counting of all of the inhab-
itants of that sub~district. Morgan
county is to be in the 18th district.
Muskingum and Washington will be
the other counties to make up the
district. District supervisors are to
be paid from $1,000 to $4,000 for
their work. They must give all OF
their time for at least two months.
and part of their time~for four to
six months. The business of each
supervisor is to select enumerators
for each district, and direct his
workers. The enumerators must re-
side in the district in which they
are to be employed. They will be
paid on a per capita basis. Their
period of employment will be for
two weeks in the cities, and month
in the country districts. 1t is stated
that it is expected each enumerator,
if diligent, will earn from SIS to So
per day.
Morgan county has been allotted
19 enumerators. GAINESVILLE will be
Headquarters for this district.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-13
Calling Attention To Ordinance

The attention of the Democrat has
been called officially to an ordi-
nance which exists here in relation
to fire crackers, squibs, ETC., of which
gun powder or dynamite is a COM
ponent part, and We are asked to
hereby call attention publicly to
same This ordinance states that it
is not lawful to vend, sell or give
the above mentioned, to be exploded
within the limits of the village.
Violation of this ordinance pro-
vides that the offender may be fined
in any sum up to and including $40,
and for a subsequent violation of the
ordinance shall be fined, not less
than $40, and up to and including
$40.
The practice of setting off fire
crackers and such within the village
is recognized as dangerous one,
and looking to having it stopped,
the attention of persons who by fur
nishing these things encourage the
practice, Is called to the existing or
dinance mentioned. concerning same.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-13
Surprise Party At Wiley Home

A surprise was given Sunday at
the home of Mrs. E. o. Wiley, of
Meigsville township, in honor of her
father, w. L. Evans, for his Saith
birthday. About SO near relatives
were present to enjoy the day, and a
fine basket dinner which was served
at noon. Those present were Mr..
and Mrs J. A. Farson of Canton;
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Gordon, Mr. and
Mrs. VIM. Leslie and Mr.. and Mrs.
Everett Gordon and daughter, of
GAINESVILLE; Fletcher Evans and
owen Pickenpaugh and family, of
Caldwell; Mr.. and Mrs. Wade Dun
lap and son and niece of Centerville;
Thomas Parrish, Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff
ford Parrish, Rich Valley; Stephen
Parrish, son and two daughters, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Parrish and daughter,
Sharon; Mr.. and Mrs. j. V. Jet,
Earl Stewart, Chas. Stewart, wife
and two sons and Roy White, near
McKendree, and Miss Louise Sims,
Cambridge. All returned to their
homes wishing Mr.. Evans many
more happy birthdays. He is one OF
the old soldiers who served in the
Civil war, 22nd Battery, Independ-
ent Light Artillery, for a little over
three yearS-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-13
MOVE is ON TO CLEAN
UP DRIVING CONDITIONS

The death of a woman motorist
in an automobile collision with a
"one-eye' driver in the southwest
ern part of the state recently, de-
tails of which were read by Chal-
mers r. Wilson, commissioner OF
the state bureau OF motor vehicles,
was responsible for a drive to clean
up present conditions on Ohio's
highways, due to disregard Of the
laws provisions for proper and safe
lighting on all motor vehicles. That
the order was timely. and struck a
popular chord is evidenced by the
immediate response which has come
and professional men and other pri-
vate citizens in all corners of the
Buckeye state. Each mail brings in
to Commissioner Wilson's desk
hundreds of communications which
are both eongratulatory and help
fully suggestive. Even the mail box
of Governor Myers Y. Cooper has
been invaded by the missiyes of en-
thusiasts who see in this order a
move toward a return to safer mo-
toring and the opening wedge in
brushing away widespread disre-
spect for Ohio's traffic provisions.
Many urge that the drive not be
confined to two weeks, but that
means be found, through local au-
thorities, to continue the campaign
through the months of heavy sum-
mer travel.
Some suggest that other viola
tions of the traffic laws, both major
and minor, be included in the tar
get at which the peace officers of
the state are invited to aim their ed
ucational and corrective darts. AS
surances have come from police
heads of the largest cities and from
those of smaller communities, from
civic officials i'd many of the smaller
cities and from owners and editors
of Ohio's press, of such cooperation
and support as forecast beyond
doubt the success of the bureau s
move for motoring sanity both in
town and country. 1t is now gen.
orally conceded that the period set
for the motor vehicle bureau s
drive, June 5 to June 20, is all too
short for the work in hand In
many communities plans are already
in the making for citizen organiza-
tions to carry on the work beyond
that period.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-13
WITH THE VILLAGE COUNCIL

At the meeting of the village
council Friday evening, building
permits were issued as follows:
To E. o. Mcdonald, for frame
garage 1920.
To John Stahl, for addition to
residence, bath room and porch, 10
x30.
Concerning the sewer for Tenth
and Ash streets, running below
locks, for which tile has been or
dered, word from government was
that same must be surveyed and
blue prints made and submitted for
government approval, before any
thing further can be done.
The board of public affairs met
with council and asked that an
emergency ordinance be passed, au-
thorizing them to purchase a gas
engine for use at water works. Or
be purchased at once.
L. G. Gamertsfelder, representing
American-La France and Foamite
Industries Inc, of Fostoria, selling
fire engines. met with council and
submitted proposition in sub
stance as follows Should the coun-
CliS VI MCOOHllG1SNIilG anu Mdltdy
with local organizations backing,
take definite step looking toward
purchasing a fire engine, the Fos-
toria firm will send a representative
into this territory, who will arrange
for canvass in the country and
solicit aid from the farmers, to be
applied on the purchase of such an
engine. The engine in question, be-
sides containing a chemical tank,
would be so equipped that water
can also be used from cisterns and
wells, making it a valuable protec-
tion for country homes, as well as
being adequately equipped for town
property in whatever location.
The mayor appointed a commit
tee from the fire committee of the
council, to meet with similar
committee from the Malta council,
for further conference about the
matter
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-13
Editor OF Cumberland Echo Dies

William G.. Nichols, aged SO, for
merly of Cumberland, O., was found
dead at his desk, in his home in
GAINESVILLE, Friday night, death hav-
ing come suddenly from heart at
tack. Mr.. Nichols is survived by his
wife, one brother George r. Mich
OILS; and two sisters, Mrs. l.. w.
German of GAINESVILLE, and Mrs.
Fannie Harvey of Boston. The de-
ceased had been for 80 years pub
Usher of the Cumberland, o., Echo.
He was a member of the Masonic,
Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen
lodges; also Of the First Congrega-
tional church Of GAINESVILLE, and SUI
perintendent of the Sunday school.
Funeral services were held Mon
day with burial in Greenwood GEM
etery. GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-13
Death OF Jessie B. Updike

Word came to local relatives
Monday morning, of the death or
Miss Jessie B. Updike which occur
red in Athens, Sunday night about
1890, following a short illness fror,
a complication of diseases. The body
was brought here Monday evening,
and the funeral services were held
from the Updike residence in Malta
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock,
conducted by Rev. G.. d. Clifford.
pastor Of the Malta M. e. church.
Burial was made in the McConnels
vile cemetery. In addition to the
scripture reading and remarks, by
the officiating minister, two hymns
were read-'sAbide With Me-" and
"Jesus Savior Pilot Me-"
Jessie B. Updike was a daughter
of the late Richard and Martha A.
Updike, and was born in Malta and
spent her life there up until some
thing over 20 years ago, when she
was taken to the Athens hospital
where she had since been. She is
survived by one sister, Miss Stella
EpdIke of Malta. who is the last Of
the immediate family. Three SIS
ters deceased were Mrs Mary Pick
EFT, Fannie Updike and Margaret
Updike. Besides the sister Stella
Updike, she is also survived by her
step-mother Mrs. LYDIA Updike of
the home in Malta. The deceased
united with the Methodist Episcopal
church in Malta at the time of the
pastorate Of Rev. Lewis. She loved
the church, and was devoted and
faithful in attendance there,
throughout the years while her
health permitted.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-13
Death OF Mrs. Ola Mercer

Mrs. Ola Mercer, aged SO, died
Wednesday night of last week, at
her home in GAINESVILLE, after a
lingering illness. She is survived by
her husband Chauncey B. Mercer
who is a brother of Kinsey Mercer,
and one daughter, Mrs. Louis Hark-
ness of GAINESVILLE; also brother
JOS. J. Green and a sister Mrs. Ida
Phillips, of GAINESVILLE. The deceas-
ed had been a resident of GAINESVILLE
a number of years, previous to
which she resided in Morgan county,
on the west side.
Funeral services were held Satur-
day afternoon, at the home of the
daughter, and burial was made at
Woodlawn cemetery, GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-13
Hiram Finley Dies At sayre

Hiram Finley, aged 81 years,
mention of whose illness had been
made from time to time in this pa
per, died Saturday evening at the
home of his son Charles Finley, at
Sayre. More than a~year ago he fell
breaking his hip, which together
with infirmities of age, terminated
in his death. His wife who was
Letitia Woodward, is deceased. Sur
viving are the following children:
William Finley of Oklahoma; How
ard of Texas, and Charles OF SayrH.s
at whose home the deceased had re-
sided for several years. One daugh-
ter Mrs. Lulu Devore is deceased.
The late George Finley of this place,
father of Judge H. M. Finley, was
cousin. Mr. Finley was an excellent
citizen, who had many friends. He
was a Civil war soldier, and was a
retired farmer, having lived for
many years in Deerfield township,
not far from Santoy.
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon at o'clock, at the
Deerfield Presbyterian church, con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Palmer of juno
ton City. Interment was made in
the Deerfield cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-13
Native Of Blue Rock Dies

Frank Smith, aged "a, dropped
dead at his home in Duncan Falls,
Friday morning. He was born in
Blue Rock township, and spent the
greater part of his-life there. About
13 years ago he and his wife and
daughter Minnie moved to Zanes-
vile. Mrs. Smith died three years
ago, and Mr.. Smith and the daugh-
ter remained at South GAINESVILLE
until four months ago when they
moved to Duncan Falls. Surviving
Mr.. Smith, besides his daughter.
are two brothers, Nathaniel Smith,
near GAINESVILLE, and John Smith, To-
Gated in the west.
Funeral services were held Sun
day at the residence, and burial was
made in Duncan Falls cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-13
Union Memorial Exercises

The union memorial exercises of
the l. o. O. F. lodges and Rebekah
orders of the twin cities; Macca-
bees, lady and Junior Maccabees,
and j. o. U. A. NJ, were beautifully
carried out Sunday afternoon. The
members of the orders met on the
public square and proceeded, led by
Malconta Post band, to Malta,
where they were joined by the |. O.
o. f. and Rebekahs of that place,
and all went to the Malta cemetery
and decorated graves of former
members. From there they went to
McConnelsville cemetery where like
services were performed. At both
cemeteries Atty G. o. McGonagle
made an address appropriate to the
occasion, and a quartet sang. In all
about 135 were in the line of
march
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-13
Will Probably Close Pastorate Here

Rev A. N. Grove, who has been
pastor of the Presbyterian church
here several years, has received a
unanimous call to the pastorate or
the Charlottesville, High Hill and
Mt. Zion Presbyterian churches. The
Mt. Zion church, where the parson-
age is, is located about ten miles
from New Concord, and is of easy
access to that place, and it is the
present plan of Kendall and Ken
meth Grove to attend Muskingum
college there the coming year. This
is the main inducement toward the
accepting of the charge by Rev.
Grove. The sons mentioned have
been students at the Office Training
School in Columbus.
Looking toward the probable dis
solving of Mr.. Groves pastoral rela-
tions with the McConnelsville
church, Mr.. Grove at recent meet
ing with the session of the church,
took initial steps toward the formal
dissolving of the local pastorate,
which will likely be consummated
little later at a called meeting Of the
Athens preSbytery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-13
AlonzO I'll. Maybe Dies

Mr.. Alonzo Henry Maybe, aged
about 70 years, died Wednesday ev-
ening about O'Clock, in GAINESVILLE,
from asthma and complications. He
formerly resided in Marion town.
ship, near Chesterhill. His wife
died about two years ago. Surviv-
ing are four children: Leonard and
Emmett of GAINESVILLE; Mrs. Myrtle
Jackson and Mrs. May Stevens, Mar
ion township. One son, Leland, died
overseas in the World war. Alex
Maybe and Joseph, near Chesterhill,
are brothers. Mr.. George Fawcett,
undertaken of Chesterhill, went to
GAINESVILLE to prepare the body for
burial Funeral services will be
held Friday morning in Zanesvige,
following which the body will be
brought to Chesterhill for burial.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-13
Mrs. Grace willis Called From Life

Mrs. Grace Willis Called From Life
Mrs. Grace Willis, aged 80 years,
widow of Walter Willis, died Mon
day morning at the home OF her
mother Mrs Delana Sillery of Wiz
mer street, GAINESVILLE. She was
daughter of the late Charles Sillery.
The family home occupied the site
where Rocky Glen sanatorium Is
now located, and Mrs. Willis was
born at that place. She attended
school here, graduating from the To-
cal high school in the year 1914.
Her husband died several years ago
Surviving, besides her mother, are
two daughters Kathryn, aged IA
years, and Eleanor. IL, both of the
Sillery home She also leaves one
sister, Lulu, wife of Goodsel Hender-
son of Ashland, and three brothers
Fred Sillery of Indianapolis, Ind;
Leslie, of Alliance, O., and Frank,
Birmingham, Ind. When quite young
the deceased joined the Methodist
Episcopal church of this place, and
following the removal of her family
to GAINESVILLE, she became affiliated
with the Euclid Avenue NJ. E. church
there, where she was active in the
work of the church SO long as her
health permitted. The family has
the sympathy of many friends here.
who were panied to learn of the pass
ing of this good woman.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday afternoon at o'clock, at
the home of the mother of the de-
ceased Rev. Mr.. Landsittel Off
ciated. Interment was made i'll
Greenwood cemetery.
Mrs. Mary Willis, Ernest and
Florence Willis of near Malta,
Warner Willis and family and the
Misses Lizzie and Effie Parr of this
place, were in attendance at the fu
neral.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-13
Winning Chorus In Music Festival

In a competitive festival (eistedd-
fod) given June 8 at the Perkins
school auditorium in Akron, under
the auspices of Kenmore Harmony
Singers, the First Baptist church
choir of Youngstown won a first
prize of 800, their number being
"Star of Descending Night" by En-
erson, and which was to be given in
the contest by mixed chorus of not
less than so voices. T. Herbert
Davies is director of this choir, and
directed the chorus in the contest.
Mr.. Chester S. Hatton of Youngs-
town has been studying with Mr..
Davies for some months, and has
been singing in his choir, and par
ticipated in the number which took
the prize at Akron. Mr.. Hatton was
also slated to compete in bass solo,
but was not feeling well at time of
the rehearsals, and so did not COM
pete in that. but sang in the chorus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-13
David Mcdowell Dies In Utah

Relatives in Bristol township have
received message telling of the
death of David Mcdowell, ST, which
occurred last Thursday, at his home
in Payson, Utah No particulars
have since been learned. He was a
son of the late William and Eliza
beth Mcdowell, and was born i'm
Bristol township. He went west
about 35 years ago. In his younger
days he was a brick and stone ma
son. His wife is deceased. Suryfv-
ing are four children-Mrs. Lottie
Larson, Miss Emma Mcdowell.
Frank and Powell Mcdowell. all of
Utah. Brothers and sisters suryiv-
ing are: Frank Mcdowell of vic
toria, Ill; Joseph H., MeigsviIle
township: Clair, Mary and Lottie
Mcdowell of Bristol Two brothers
and sister are deceased.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-13
Edwin LoyeIl To Graduate

Charles Edwin Lowell, son of Geo.
w. Lowell, McConnelsville, is in
cluded in a class of.352 seniors who
viii be candidates FOR the bachelor
of arts degree at the 85th annual
commencement at Ohio Wesleyan
university, Delaware, Tuesday, June
is. The graduating class at Ohio
Wesleyan this year will include stu
dents from 81 states, and eight for
eign countries. DR.. Ernest F. Tit
tie. pastor of the First Methodist
Episcopal church, Evanston, ILL.,,
himself a graduate of Ohio Wesley
an. will be the commencement ora
for
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-13
Ronum Tempus Club Meets

The Bonum Tempus embroidery
club held their last meeting of the
year at the home of Mrs. w. A.
Young last Thursday evening. The
meeting was in the form of psy
Geological party. Several intelli-
gance tests were given, which afford
ed much merriment. Plans were
made for a trip to Marietta and
lunch at the Betsy Mills tea room.
Delicious refreshments were served
by the hostess.
The next meeting of the club will
be held on the first Thursday of Oc-
tober, at the home of Mrs. Geo.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-13
BILLY SUNDAY COMING TO
CHAUTAUQUA

A meeting of the Muskingum Val
ley Chautauqua directors was held
here Sunday. Secretary J. f. Tor
bert, from Sebring, was present, and
submitted program which was ac-
cepted. 1t will be published before
long. The program is very well
balanced one of music, lectures and
plays. Perhaps the biggest attrac-
tion booked is Billy Sunday. The
dates are Aug. 3-11.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-13

The funeral Of Mr.. Frank John
son who died in Columbus Sunday
morning, of pneumonia, was held
Wednesday morning at IL o'clock
at the East Branch church, con-
Quoted by Elder C. G. Parsons. In
terment was made in East Branch
cemetery. The deceased was about
38 years of age, and was son of
William A and Dassie Skinner
Johnson, of near Rosseau. Besides
his parents he is survived by the fol-
lowing brothers and sisters: Clar-
ence Johnson of Detroit, Mich; Err
nest, Chester, Mary, Lena and Iva
Johnson, all of the home near Ring
gold. The deceased was unmarried,
and was a railroad employe.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-13

Mcdonald Birch of this place was
the principal entertainer at the
meeting of the GAINESVILLE Rotarians
Wednesday at their MONDAY lunch
con. Mr.. Birch is extremely busy
getting ready for his trip abroad,
and the big entertainment he is to
put on here July 2, and is not going
to give any more performances un-
til that time.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-06-13
At The Churches
Malta Methodist Church

Malta Methodist Church
Church school at 9:15. Church
service at 1920. Epworth League
at 6:45. Evening service at 7:3O.
Mid week service Wednesday, az
7.3O A cordial welcome to all SER
vices.--G. ID. Clifford, pastor.
Church of Christ
(Seyenth Street,
Bible study at $50 a. m. Morn
ing worship at 1920. Leader, I.
III. Love. Lesson, Ephesians, 6th
chapter. Subject, Strength" Ey-
ening service at 1870. Leader, Err
nest Price. Subject, st. John, 14-6,
1.-The Way" You have a hearty In
vitation to these services. Come.
Main Street Church of Christ
Bible school at $50. Floyd
Cramblitt, superintendent. Morning
worship at 1880. Christian En-
deavor at $40. Evening service at
1880. Prayer meeting, Wednesday
evening at 1880. The Loyal Wom-
ems class will meet at the home or
Mrs. James Perkins, Friday, at p.
m.-E. F. Kendle, pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church
A study of the scriptures at 9:15.
Morning worship at 10:30. Chris
Lldn Euu0dVOT dC Dow GsCuih5
worship at 1880. Prayer meeting
on Wednesday night. Preaching
service at the Pisgah church in the
afternoon at 2:30, following the
Sunday school. Patronize your COM
munity church, B. Douglas, pas
tor.
McKendree Charge
Worship at Wesley Chapel at
1890 a. m At Mt. Zion, 2:30 p. m.
children's day exercises. McKen-
dree, s D. M, children's day exer-
cises. Everybody welcome.-B A.
Sherwin, pastor.
Methodist Episcopal Church
Church school at 9:15 a. m. Chill
dren's day exercises at 10:30.
There will be the baptism of little
children. vesper service at 6:45 p.
M. Special musical numbers and
brief address by the pastor.-O. j.
Moore, pastor.
Wolf Creek Church of Christ
Bible reading at 10 a. m. Preach
ing at IL a. m, by Elder j. FL.
Steed of Ashland, o. Everybody
cordially invited to be present.
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 9:15 a. m. Pub
lie worship at 1890. Christian En-
deavor meeting at the usual hour In
the evening. Kings meeting We'd
nesday evening at 1880. Bernhard
Mercer will be the speaker.