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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-10-17
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Lieut. Governor Adams, of Missis-
sippi, while fishing, hooked a devil
fish which dragged him and his guide
eight miles in a skiff into the Gulf of
Mexico before a yacht rescued them.
A man in Texas, evidently not
knowing of the prohibition amend
ment, sent an order by mail to the old
liquor house of J. Y. Covington, for
four quarts of Murray Hill Club at
$500 a gallon. The house quit bust
ness in 1919.
While demonstrating to friends how
a base ball pitcher should wind up
for delivery, man in New York
City lost his balance and fell under
a subway train and was killed.
The time limit for World War vet
Grams to make claim for adjusted COM
pensation will expire December 81, ac-
cording to announcement made by
officials of the American Legion
1t is announced by Dr. Walter
Timme, neurolOgist, that misbeheav-
Tor, irritability and bad temper is Of
ten due to a deficiency of blood cal
cium. No doubt there is wide field
for application.
To escape the recent high floods
in the south, ten houses, church and
several negro cabins were placed on
rollers and actually rolled to higher
ground, thus escaping the ravages of
the waters.
Desiring the company of her hus-
band on Sunday afternoons, Mrs. H.
H. Reid, of Atlanta, Ga, chains the
family car to the back porch of her
home and pockets the key
A check for one cent, drawn 80
years ago, representing dividend on
one share of stock in a gold mining
company, has just been honored at a
bank in Colorado Springs, Col.
Carbon black, to the extent of ap-
proximately 675,OOO pounds, more
than half of the worlds supply, is
produced in the Panhandle of Texas.
Forty percent of the rubber in an au-
tomobiIe tire is said to be carbon
black
1t is claimed that a German scien-
fist has invented camera, which, by
bending the light rays by refraction,
it is possible to secure snapshots of
objects $50 miles away.
Under the direction of the Farm
Women's Club of Marion county,
West Virginia, between 1000 and 1900
persons attended an old fashioned
"sing" at Barracksville in that county
last Sunday.
Charles D. Waggoner, small town
banker from Colorado, who carried
out a fraudulent scheme whereby three
New York City big town bankers
turned over to him about half a mil
lion dollars, claiming he was under a
moral obligation to help the deposi-
tors of his bank, on conviction gets
Is years in the pen.
DR.. Dorsey W. Peck, of Grafton,
was elected Most Worshipful Grand
Master of Masons for the state of
West Virginia, at the 65th annual
session of the Grand Lodge at Clarks-
burg last Wednesday.
Having rescued George H. Rice,
New York soap manufacturer, from
drowning As years ago, Herbert L.
Pyle, Portland, Me-, ash collector, was
named as sole legatee in Rice's will,
lately probated, and will receive a
million five hundred thousand dollars.
Cutting all telephone and tele-
graph lines, 100 convicts of a State
Prison camp in Harrison county, w.
Va, "struck" and rioted because they
were not permitted to observe Column
bus Day. They were subdued by the
| camp manager.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-10-17

Yom Kippur, most solemn and sac
red feast day of the Jewish year, was
observed worldwide last Sunday. The
day marks the conclusion of ten-day
neriod Of pentitence.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-10-17
ESTRAY NOTICE

There strayed from my place last
spring four red yearling heifers, un-
der bit out of right ear and crop out
of left ear. Anyone seeing or hearing
of same will please notify
j. E. WEITZELL,
35-2t* Avilton, Nd.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26

''It is q pleasure for me to tell
what iola did for me, said Mi.
Axenti Chirca, 1911 West Sixty first
street, Cleveland, Ohio. For four
years | suffered terribly from rheu.
mat SIN ard chronic constipatioE
FOR the former | found absolutely
no relief and for the latter | could
only get temporary relief. My gen
cral health suffered and | was be-
coming discouraged over the out
look
'.Ihen it was that my attention
was attracted to konjola by the
many sincere Endorsements of local
people and | resolved to see if Kon-
jola would help me. Well, 1t Ger.
ia My has After a months treat
ment my rheumatism is much better,
and the constipation is entirely re-
lieved. | am convinced that within
a short tine Konjola will have ban
ished the rheumatism entirely. kon-
jola surely has merit, as my eXrer-
ienee proves
Kon ola is sold in McConnelsyillc
at Banford's drug store, and by all
the best druggists throughout this
entire section.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26

Rain and mud may slow up a
football team; cold weather hamper
a baseball team, and sodden earth
may spoil a tennis match, but the
only thing that annoys basketball
player is a low ceiling, and, over
that, man is master Inclement
" Teather, the bane of outdoor enter
tainments, holds no threat over the
leading winter sport of our Amer
lean youth.
Basketball is a near ideal sport !:
1t is exciting to watch, it's technical
tiles are easily absorbed by the lay
man, and the fine points of play,
while difficult to perform, are quick
ly absorbed by almost any specta-
tor. 1t is fast, furious and skillful
game, which requires the brains of
baseball, the courage of football
and the sensitive touch of tennis
1t has in it the universal appeal
of primitive instinct, the struggle
for supremacy of one unit over an
other. All popular sports, to be
sure, have this, but basketball, be-
cause it is played indoors, links the
spectator more intimately with thu
The onlooker feels more
certainly that the fight is his, that
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
New Fra Tub

Mrs. +. J. Arrick was hostess for
the New Fra club. on Monday even
ing, Dec 16, for the Chr stmas
meeting Mrs. c. l.. Stanbery gave
most interesting paper on modern
art and artists, showing a number o.
paintings by Lucius Kutchen, a
promising young artist. This paper
with the pictures brought out a
spirited discussion on the subject
During the social session a splendid
contest WAS enjoyed, Mrs. j E. Me
heoWn being prize winner. The at
tractive Arrick home was most et-
fectively decorated with Christmas
green's. and in the dining room red
candles and flowers were used. Here
delicious light refreshments We're
served, Mrs. Viola Fouts, president
serv ne coffee, assisted by Mrs. Way.
land Cochran and Mrs. c. M. Scott
A Christ mas grab bag. and brilliant
piano numbers by Mrs. George Low
ell, ended 4 most pleasant evening.
Mrs j. III. McKeown. and Mrs. A. J..
Stevens OF Marietta, We're guests Of
the club.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26

noor health, but improving. At the
I'd Ray home we found they had q
aull larder. II. d. Lawrence and
Debhie Wilson were Well At the
Carl White home we found the fin
est roam Durham heifer we have
seen in our travels. We found the
Wilkes and c. 3. Richardson fam
lilies in poor health with rheumatism.
AT the Earl Roberts home where we
spent the night, we were royally
entertained We found Dennis Dali.
ey's Well; John Daley is substitute
teacher at Lemon Hill We found
Edna Sealock We'll. Charley had
employment in town Mrs Ida Devol
is enjoying much better health than
she did few years ago. Nettie
Chr SIS and Sadie Huffman were at
the E. e. Richardson home, which
made us think of our early days.
At the O. F. Flanders home We
found them dressing Rhode Island
Red roosters that for size resembled
turkeys. Jim and Jane McGregor
were we'll, and clever as ever. This
family makes us think the stories
they tell on the Scotch are far over
drawn Saturday we found our
friend and former neighbor Mrs. Al
lie Moore who has been quite i'll,
improving
Joseph Mcdowell, mention OF
whose illness was made last week,
is better. His daughter, Mrs Ev-
erett Greer spent several days with
him.
You can NOW ride on gravel from
the Barnesville pike to the Meigs
church.
Mrs c. r. Flanders is a rheuma-
tism victim.
Prof. f. Z. Roberts of the Beth
any college, is home for the vaca.
tion period
Wm. lauger left Sunday to visit
relatives and friends at his old
home in West Virginia. T. f. Sines
and your scribe took him to Pom
eroy. After looking over the Ohio
river. we decided to return to Nut
tonburg. We learned that Pomeroy
is seven miles long, and runs back
as far as you can see-Some 200
feet
Ails. Alice Jenkins who was seem
ingly on the road to good health,
after her operation, was taken worse
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
pORTERSVTIIF

The pr mary classes of the NJ E.
Sunday school were crowded last
Sunday; 76 boys and girls received
the annual treat Of candy.
Marion G. Newton Dies
Relatives here received word Sal
urday Of the sudden death of Mar
ION G. Newton at his daughters
Mrs. Chas. Holcomb's, Of Newark
Mr. Newton lived several years in
portersvlle before going to New
Lexington. where he resided until
about four weeks before his death
He is survived by one son, Earl OF
Michigan; daughter, Mrs. Nettie
Holcomb of Newark, and several
grandchildren
Miss Nellie Hearing is doing the
household duties for Prof Hear
ing's of New Lexington.
Myron Longstreth is victim OIL
ch ckenpox
The schools are dismissed for va
cation unit Dec 80.
Champion grange initiated a
class in the first and second de
grees last Thursday evening. The
installation of officers of the Po-
mona, subordinate and juvenile
oranges. Of Perry county, VII take
pace at Portersville, Jan. /. This
will be an all day meeting, with bas-
ket dinner at noon
John Eblin's have moved to the
Glen Taylor farm.
I. C. and Carl Master5on trans
acted business in Junction City, Sat
urday evening.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
CENTERVILLE

The Christmas entertainment 1T
Centerville school, Friday afternoon,
was we'll attended, considering the
extreme cold weather. An excel.
lent program and a beautiful christ
mas tree was enjoyed by all pres
ent. One of the enjoyable numbers
was a solo by the teacher, Mrs.
Maude Hutch MS Splendid music
was furnished by Mrs. Ina Phillis,
Otis and Delbert Hutchins and Clar-
ence Barnhart. Santa arrived at the
close of the program, and helped
distribute the many presents.
Don't forget there will be grange
at Centerville, Saturday, Dec. %, at
/ O'Clock.
Miss Mildred Allen who teaches
school at Belpre, IS spending the
holidays with her parents.
The new son born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Trembly, Dec. 3, has been
named Glen +.
Mrs. Philip Bucey who has been
bedfast for some time, does not i'm
prove very fast.
O. l.. Palmer who works on a
boat near Pittsburgh, returned
home Friday for a visit with his fam
lily. during holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Phillis and Mrs.
Chas Clark We're Marietta shopp rs
one day last week
Mr.. and Mrs. O. J.. SimcoX and
son Ivan sp nt Sunday at i. =.
Morris
A son born to Mr.. and Mrs For
rest STEERS will answer to the name
of William.
The farmers in this vicinity have
their corn cribs well filled
Several from here attended the
community meeting at grange hall,
Saturday, At the noon hour a
sumptuous dinner was served. AZ
ter the eats, volunteer program
was enjoyed.
Walter Stewart of Reinersville
visited Sunday at L. c. Taylor's.
VIM. PhiliiS Has Broken Arm
VIM. Phllis OF Beverly had his
arm broken, one day last week,
while working near Portsmouth.
Fl lends were sorry to learn of the
Pass ng Of John Parks, of Water
ford; also of Chester (Golda) New,
ton OF Newt onv.lle
Clinton Taylor. teacher Of Newton
Vile school, reports 1909 attend
ance, so far.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
SETTLEMENT or ACCOUNTS

The accounts and vouchers of the
following administrators, executors
and guardians have been filed Tor
settlement in the probate court OF
Morgan county, Ohio, and will be
for hearing on January 6, at 10
o'clock a. M.
II. w. Whitaker, executor Of the
estate of Benjamin S. Cutler.
Charles w and Francis p.
Haines, executors of Benjam N
Haines estate.
M. B. Pugh, executor of the es-
tate of Mary G.. Brown.
Herman Fisher, administrator of
the estate of Jacob Fisher.
ANY person interested may file
written exceptions to any or all or
said accounts or any item thereof,
on or before said hearing.
ARTHUR TORBERT,
1913 Probate Judge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
\erlyyille Grange

Neelyville grange will meet Fri
day evening, Dec 27, at 7:30 O'Clock,
with the following program: Song,
O Little Town Of Bethlehem, roll
call, good books for children to
read monologue, Donald McCor-
N cN Is farm inventory worth
while, Chester Strong; Christmas
readings; Some great events of the
past year. Christine Shilling, Ray
mond Campbell and Ed Rouse;
stunts, Louis Strong and Everett
Roberts; gift exchange, cost of gifts
not to exceed Zoe; Christmas treat
OF candy Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
Hannah NJ. Anderson


Hannah Marinda Anderson daugh-
ter Of z. G. and Elizabeth (McCoy)
Anderson was born Oct. 25, 1855.
and died Dec. 10. 1929, aged "A
years, one month and Is days. She
obeyed the gospel of Christ wh le
faithful to the cause she loved. Her
faith never faltered and her patience
was remarkable, enduring her suf-
fefing without a murmur. She al
ways manifested the spir Of Christ.
Her sweet life and noble example
will live in the memory of all who
knew her. She has gone, but is not
forgotten. In her departure the
community has lost one of its best
citizens, the church one of its most
faithful members. TWO helpful
hands are laid to rest We shall
miss her, but we must say the sad
goodbye. We know that our loss is
her eternal gain. She leaves to
mourn her departure number of
cousins, one niece and two nephew5,
and a host of warm friends. The
last few months of her life were
spent at the home of her nephew
Clyde Anderson where the greatest
care was gwen her She calmly
sleeps to await the resurrection
morning when we shall rise to meet
our Lord
We wish i'll this manner to thank
the minister, singers, those who
contr buted flowers, and all who
showed helpfulness, kindness and
sympathy, during the time of
the illness and death of our loved
one.-The Family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
RINGGOLD

Born to Mr.. and Mrs Mark Full
lsr at Tiffin, Dec. II. son.
Mrs. Chod Parsons made few
dars visit at Crooksyille last week.
We are having real winter, after
tho lcne warm wet spell
Nr. and Mrs. Delmer Fitch of Co
lumfus a;ted few days here last
week.
A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otis
Fuller has scarlet fever, and also
Miss Lucy Wade who makes her
home with MIR. and Mrs. Nate Wade
is suffering with scarlet fever.
The schools will have one week
holidays, and the scholars nice
Chris, mas treat.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Har
rison, son.
Golden Wedding Celebration
On Nov. 27. 1879, Absolam A.
EiJ,lride end Miss Hannah Parsons
we g united in marriage at the
home OF her parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Iacob Far ons. in Union township,
III " NJ Blackburn. j. p, Of near
for Thank@g.v ne. but by reason OF
Erncot Kirkbride's son having scar
let ftver. it was postponed until
Dec. 13. Mr.. Kir'lhride was "A last
January. and Mrs. Kirkbride was
- last September. Seven children
were born to this un :on-three
sons and four daughters: Mrs. Mary
ro'an of Westland; Mrs. Jno.
Woolcy Of GAINESVILLE; Mrs. Daisy
EqrIcs Of New Lexington; James
Kirkhride of Corning; Ernest Kirk
bride of GIouster; Jesse Kirkbride
of Elliott. and Mrs. Chas. Stump o.
the home Mr.. and Mrs. X rkbride
are highly respected residents OF
Ringgold, and have resided where
they now live in Union township the
past A wears. Both Mir. and Mrs
hirhbride's parents lived to cele.
hratc their golden wedd ne Mr..
I rlibridc's father lived to be SO;
his mother 73 Mrs Kirkhride's
father l.ycd to be rs; hr mother
SO. They have 10 grandchildren liy
ing, and three dead They also have
one great grandchild. There are
snycn wing who were in attend.
ance at the wedding so years ago:
MIR. and Mrs. f. H. Love. Malta;
Jerome Parsons, Sayre; Dan Par
sons, Ringgold; Miles Parsons, Mox-
ahala; Mrs. Eva Miller, Ringgold,
and ,Ino Davis Chesterhill. Mrs
Love, a sister of Mr. rkbrid
WAS MARI ed Dec. 4, 1879, so years
ago.
The table was spread for %,
and at the noon hour bounteous
dinner consisting of a fine turkey
with all of its trimmings, and ev-
erything else good TO eat, was serv
ed. The platter on which turkey was
served was used so years ago. A
gold and white cake with so candles
centered the table. The cake was
baked by Mrs. Chas. Stump. Pink
roee-buds were used on the table,
and color scheme of gold and
white was carried out for decOrat
ing the house. Mr. and Mrs. Kirk
bride received many pieces of gold,
also many pieces of other money,
and many nice and useful presents
The afternoon was spent in music
and social talk Present were M
and Mrs Kirkbride, Mrs Mary No
Ian and two sons. Mr.. and Mrs. Jno.
WoOley and daughter Evelyn, Mr..
and Mrs. Daisy Earles and family,
Mr. James Kirkbride and children
Walter and Freda Mr.. and Mrs En-
nest Kirkbrid and children, Mr..
and Mrs. Jesse Kirkbride and fam
lily, and Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Stump.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
he must win. If he loses, the loss is
personal and real.-O. S. Journal.
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that sealed
proposals viii be received at the office
of the Clerk OF the Corporation. until
noon, on the Srd day of January.
1890 for the purpose of furnishing a
fire engine, fully equipped and in
GLIDING fire siren. and specifications
are on file with clerk of McConnels-
vile. No bid in excess of four thou
sand dollars can be considered, and
the council reserves the right to re-
iect any and all bids. Each bid must
be accompanied with percent check.
This measure shall take effect and be
in force from the earliest period al
lowed by law.
Passed December II, 1929
E. d. SHAFER. Mayor
Attest: Stella f. Durbin, Clerk.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

Estate of Abraham Roberts, de-
ceased. Clyde F. Parmiter has been
and qualified as executor
of the estate of Abraham Roberts,
late of Morgan county, Ohio, de-
ceased.
Dated this 18th day of December,
A. D., 1929.
ARTHUR TORBERT,
Probate Judge of said County.
! 01Q
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
MEIGS

In our travels last week we found
that Mrs. George Stegner Beckett
route, had not improved in her pie
and cake baking since we were
there before. She couldn't. as there
is no degree beyond perfection. We
fc'fnd Mr. and Mrs. 3. n Wells in
&c health. Wednesday we start
ed il a march through Bloom We
70 a Mrs f. Z. Richardson in
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

Estate of Elijah M. Sears, deceased
John A. Sears has been appointed
and qualified as administrator will
the W II annexed, of the estate O.
Elijah NJ. Sears, late of Morgan
county, Ohio, deceased.
Dated this 10th day of December
A. D., 1929.
ARTHUR TORBERT,
Probate Judge of said County.
26d3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26
Thursday night and physician call

ed
Mrs. E. A. CASTOR is nursing a
lame elbow, received in fall
John Mousley remains about the
same.
Mrs. CLANCY Woodward continues
to improve.
Rev Hull is hay ng quite a revival
at the Oakland church.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26

N0TfCE To RIDnERG

Bids will be received up to Jan.
2, 1880, from the different banks
of the county, as depositaries for
the Deerfield township funds.
c. r. CLAWSON,
1912 Townsh D Clerk
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26

Estate OF Elizabeth Comfort Rob-
erts, deceased. B. O. Roberts whose
address is McConnelsville, Ohio, has
been appointed and qualified as ad-
ministrator of the estate of Eliza
beth Comfort Roberts late Of Nor
gan county, Ohio, deceased. Dated
th 7th day of December, A. d.,
1929
ARTHUR TORBERT
Probate Judge of said County
1919
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1929-12-26

be held at their banking room,
Tuesday afternoon. Jan. IA, 1880.
between the hours of ] and 4.
12d5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-21
MASON POLACCO WINS
DIVORCE FROM DIRECTOR MATE
American Prima Donna Says
Husband Treated Her
Cruelty.
Each Wishes Happiness for
Other After Decree Is
Granted.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. July 2O-A divorce was
granted today to Edith Mason Polacco.
prima donna of the Chicago Civic Opera
Co.. from Giorgio Polacco, director of
the same company.
The decree, granted by Judge Hugo
Friend in Circuit Court, gives Miss
Mason custody of their 4-year-oid
daughter. Grace Edith. No slimony
was asked and a property settlement
was made out of court.
Polacco did not appear Although
represented by an attorney, the SUIT
was not contested. A short statement
from the famous musician, released
through his attorney. said:
Il have nothing to say but that I am
heart-broken. This terrible situation is
certainly dreadful blow to me. am
sure that during my absence some mis-
understanding brought this about
wish Mrs. Polacco every happiness, and
shall always hold her in the highest
regard and affection"
Shown to Ex-Wife.
His name was signed to the state
ment 1t was shown to Miss Mason.
Il certainly wish him every happi-
ness" she said. We both have con-
tracts for the coming season with the
Civic Opera Co, and will sing while
he is conducting the orchestra. 1t will
give me very great pleasure to sing with
him.
She said he attempted reconcilia-
ton. The suit was filed while he was
in Europe and made public shortly be-
fore his return early this month.
Polacco continuously Swore at his
wife, hurled abusive epithets at her.
nagged and found fault with her until
her nerves were ruined and she was on
the verge Of collapse she told the court
granting the decree.
He told ms" she testified chat
wives and cattle should be Of ones own
country"
Collapsed on Touf.
Enumeratlng number of acts Of
mental and physical cruelty. the opera
singer charged his abusive conduct SO
weakened her that she collapsed in tn.
midst of tour through the Southwest
and was unable to continue with her
contract
When Polacco sailed for Europe last
April, she testified he threatened her
and told her that when he arrived IN
Italy he intended to cut her name from
his will
Polacco, under the terms of the
divorce. is to have a voice in the edu-
cation and training of their daughter.
Miss Mason is one Of the few Amen-
can-born women to achieve interna-
tional fame as an opera singer. Her
father was st. Louis grain operator
She made her American debut in Der
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-21

TUNE IN ON The Budget Boys and Me
WMAL every "wednesday, 1880 PM.