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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
Birch'S PONY "VanisheS"

Magician George Birch has been
the victim of a little hard luck of
late. He is showing in the far west
and northwestern states. At Spo-
kane, Wash, his 60-pound pony,
who was the central figure in Birch's
great vanishing pony act,' was at
tackled by two large German police
dogs, meeting its death. The pony
was a valuable one. However, Mr..
Birch pressed a goat into service,
and the vanishing act is progressing
as mysteriously as ever. Mr.. Birch
was also in an automobile accident
recently, in which his Ford coupe
in which he Travelled, was so badly
damaged, that he had to get new
machine. Mr.. Birch escaped injury.
He also writes that he has been in
billiards and all sorts of storms,
but, considering the business depres-
ions, which out there is much the
same as it is here, he is having a
good season.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
Community Institute At Nj. & NJ.

A community institute will be
held at M. & NJ high school, Friday
and Saturday, Nov. 2 and %. This
institute is sponsored by the voca-
tional agriculture and home econom-
les departments of M. & M. The
woman speaker, Mrs. Neal Wyatt
Kyle Of Perry county, is well i'm
formed on both public and domestic
affairs The man speaker has not
been secured as yet. The institute
will be of interest to everyone in
the community.
Following is tentative program:
Friday evening, Nov. 21, 7:30-mu-
sic, high school orchestra; address,
Mrs. Kyle They conquer who be-
lieve they cam" vocal solo: ad
dress, by man speaker; short talk,
Arthur Hambleton. Saturday, Nov.
led by Harold Eaton; demonstra-
tions-Faye Strong, How to Mea-
sure" Ralph Sawyer, Testing
soil for organic natter" address,
Mrs. Kyle, "The seeing eyes" man
speaker. Saturday afternoon, Nov.
%, 1870 o'clock-music; demon
Wilma Daniel, use of
color in line in dress design" How
ard Devol, Testing soil for lime;"
Mrs. Kyle, What is life;"
man speaker. Saturday, Nov. p,
1880 p. m.-music; play, can Eco
Boomerang" by members
of vocational agriculture and home
economics departments; cake walk.
Admission to the play will be adults
Csc; high school, 15c; grades, 10c.
Xxx
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
Serenade Newspaper Office

Malconta Post Band of McCon-
nelsville, here for the big Armistice
Day celebration, Tuesday afternoon
serenaded the GAINESVILLE Publishing
Co., on South Fourth street. Har-
old Savage is band leader, S. d.
Taylor drum major. This organiza-
tion of As members has attended the
last four state Legion conventions,
and been on the air at Cincinnati
and WAIU at Columbus.-Times Re-
cOrder.
Malconta Post Band was given the
most prominent place in the parade.
Later in the day, the band mem
bers and visiting Legionaires were
guests of GAINESVILLE Post at big
banquet in Grotto hall, Monumental
building.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
CHAS. w. VAN LAW LEAVES
$65, 900 FOR EDUCATION

BY the terms Of the will of Chas.
w. Van Law, late Of Chesterhill, he
specifies that after payment of debts
and charges, remainder of estate is
bequeathed to Ohio Yearly Meeting
of the Religious Society of Friends
now held at saltwater, near Barnes
vile, to have and hold in trust for
ever to and for the following pur-
poses: That the interest and net in
come thereof or so much as may be
needed, be used in maintaining with
in the limits of Pennsville Quarterly
Meeting of Friends Ca subordinate
Meeting of said Yearly Meeting) a
primary school or schools, for the
religiously guarded education of
children belonging to said meeting
or it's subordinate meetings as now
constituted, or as may be regularly
set up, provided in the judgment OF
the committee appointed by said
Ohio Yearly Meeting of Friends, to
have the care and management of
it's Boarding School, such school
or schools could be suitably main
tanned and conducted under the care
of Friends. 1.-THE balance of in
come in case much primary school,
or schools, is maintained, or all the
income if not maintained, is to be
used by said Boarding School be-
longing to said Yearly Meeting, as it
may deem best, in connection with
the Boarding School belonging to
said Yearly Meeting of Friends
The will nominates as executor
the person who may be serving as
treasurer of said Boarding School
committee at time of probating of
will. Executor is authorized to sell
all or any part of real estate. The
estate is estimated at about $685.
900.
The person named in the will hav-
ing declined the appointment, John
V. Bowman and Carl Patterson are
appointed administrators with the
will annexed. Bond, $4,000. APP
praisers, J. T. Bowman, w. A. Huff
man and C. p. Yocom.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
Banks Win Tax Suit

The Ohio law taxing shares OF
stocks in national banks in the state
was held to be in conflict with fed
eral law and therefore invalid, in a
decision Friday by U. S. District
Judge Benson w. Hough. The Ohio
law was held to be discriminatory
against the national banks since
competing moneyed capital, such as
building and loan companies, finance
companies, investment brokers and
individuals who lend money, are not
taxed on an equal basis with banks
as required by federal laws.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
Pioneer Woman Dies

Susan Frances Williams, was born
Feb. 6, 1910, and died Nov. 5, 1880,
aged 80 years, eight months and 27
days. She was the daughter of Har.
vey and Margaret Sealock She is
survived by one sister, Mrs. Emma
Ferguson of Otho, two brothers,
Calib Of Belle Valley, Douglas of
Woodgrove. One sister and two
brothers are deceased. She was
united in marriage to Wheeler S.
Williams, March 2, 1859, who de-
parted this life Jan. 81, 1897. To
this, union was born one son, ]. f.
Williams. She is survived by nine
grandchildren, one deceased, 81
great grandchildren, and one great,
great grandchild. All of her mar
ried life was spent in Center town
ship, on the home farm until the
past II years, she has lived with her
son. She united with the M. E.
church at Bethel in her early life;
also was member of Center
grange. She had been in failing
health for number of years. She
bore her suffering at the last with
great patience. She leaves. host
of friends and neighbors.
The relatives of the deceased wish
to express their thanks to the neigh
bors for their kindness and SYM
pathy shown through her sickness,
and since her death.-J r. Will
liams and Family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
Stricken With PARALYSIS

Mr.. c. r. Siler one of the best
known residents of this vicinity,
suffered stroke of paralysis Mon
day morning, while building a fire
in their wash house. His left side
is completely paralyzed. Mr. Siier
is in his S1st year, and has always
enjoyed the very best of health. He
is showing but little if any improve
ment. Clarence Siler and son Rob-
ert and Mrs. Laura Siler, Cleve..
land. and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Sher-
wood, of Kent, are at his bedside.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
MRS. ELIZABETH HATTON
DIES AT HER HOME HERE

Mrs. Elizabeth Hatton whose i'll
ness had been mentioned at differ.
ent times in this paper, died at hei
home here Wednesday night at 10
O'Clock. Death resulted from neu-
ritis in her back, from which she
had been a sufferer more or less fou
many years, and heart trouble
which had developed more recently
She had been failing considerably
the last few years, but particularly
since in February of this year, and
since August had been confined to
her bed Her suffering was intense
but death came peacefully and quiet
ly, following several days of uncon-
sciousness.
Mrs. Hatton's maiden name was
Craig. Her parents were the late
Robert and Elizabeth Craig, and she
was born in NMuskingum county,
Ohio, June IA, 1916, making her "a
years of age at 5 time of her death
Following the death of her father
she resided with her mother in Nc
Connelsville, and after the marriage
Of her mother to the late Benjamin
Workman, her home was in Bristol
township, this county, for a time
She was the last of family of six
children. Her \ married life was
spent in McConnelsville where her
husband Jacob w. Hatton died 2S
years ago last May, and which has
continued to be her home. They
all of whom survive-Ada and Jes.
sic Hatton of the home; Mrs. Frank
J. ziegler of Engiswood, Fla. !:
Charles and Ira Hatton of Colum-
bus; Robert j. Hatton of Cumber-
land, Md; Chester S. Hatton of
Youngstown. and Mrs. Chester F
Lehman of Columbus. Mrs. Ziegler,
the daughter in Florida, was here
seven weeks assisting in caring for
her, leaving for home a month or so
ago. Mrs. Lehman has been here
from Columbus during her mothers
last illness, assisting in her care
At the time of her death the daugh-
ters OF the home, the daughter from
Columbus, the son Robert J. Hatton
of Cumberland, Md, and the daugh-
ter-in-law Mrs. Chas. l.. Hatton of
Columbus were with her.
In her early life the deceased
became a member of the Baptist
church, in which faith she contin.-
ued many years. The last several
years Of her life she was identified
with the local Presbyterian church.
She was woman of keen intellect
and fine personality, we'll read and
we'll informed on affairs of the day,
and retained her interest in life
and its activities, in a remarka BILE
degree, until almost the very last
when sickness and suffering over
came her. She was kindly and COM
panionable. devCved to her home and
family, and was the possessor of a
generous nature that enabled her
to have a broad outlook upon life,
and a friendly attitude toward those
with whom she came in contact
At this writing funeral arrange
ments are not complete Burial will
be made in McConnelsville ceme-
terry.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
R. A. Nj. Elects Officers

McConnelsville Chapter No. 1872,
r. A. NJ, elected officers last Thurs
day evening for the ensuing year.
The present officers were all re-
elected as follows: O. e. Duvall, H
r.; John G. Scott King; c. G. Bark
hurst, Scribe; II. C. Kennard, G. H. i;
F. B. Smith. P. S.; S. C. White, R.
A. c.; j. r. Alderman, treasurer; j.
H. Witte, secretary; j. A. Ham
bleton, NJ. Sd ": J. A. King, M. I'd
"; Jas. j. Christie, M. 1st v; Har-
ry BoZman, guard
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Danielson
and son Floyd were called to Mill
field. Thursday morning. on account
of their brother-in-law, George Love,
who met his death in the mine ex-
plosion in Millfield mine No. 6. He
was buried in Beach Grove cemetery
in Perry county, Saturday at 2
o'clock. He is survived by his wife
and a son Herman. aged eight
years. Mr.. Prentice Gheen of Stock
port also attended the funeral.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
Jas. A. Extine Dies

James A. Extine, aged 70, retired
pottery worker, died Monday after
noon at his home in GAINESVILLE, from
heart trouble, following a weeks
illness. Death came suddenly and
Unexpectedly. He is survived by
two children, Miss Effie and Rus
sell Extine of the home He also
leaves one brother, John Extine of
this place, and two grandchildren.
He was a member of st. Luke's
Lutheran church.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
White-SiIns Rites

Miss Louise Sims of Cambridge
became the bride of Roy White of
McKendree community, Saturday
afternoon, Nov. 8, the ceremony be-
ing performed by Rev. ]. l.. Nuzum
at Winterset, o. The single ring
ceremony was used Mr.. and Mrs.
Chester Roberts were the only at
tendants. They returned to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. V. Jett,
Saturday evening, where a dinner
was served to sixteen friends and
relatives. The bride is the only
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Sims of Cambridge. The groom is
prosperous young man, and has been
employed by Walter Elliott at con-
struction work for several years.
The happy couple will reside with
Mr.. and Mrs. j. V. Jett for the pres
ent-XX
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
Bristol Grange

Bristol grange will meet in reg
ular session, Friday evening, Nov.
21. Following is the program: Song,
1.-THE more we get together" roll
call, story. quotation or current
events; How l keep clipping articles,
recipes, etc, so | can find what
/ want when l need it, discussion,
led by Ella Knox; Findings of the
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Sta
ton, by James Campbell; Food in
relation to health, Anna Macklem;
spelling bee, in Charge of Elizabeth
Anderson. Refreshments will be
served. Special music by Beatty
brothers.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
Gaither-Campbell

One of the pleasing events OF
Armistice Day was the marriage of
Mr.. J. B. Gather and Miss Mary
Campbell, both of New Philadelphia,
o., which took place in Malta, at the
residence of Elder G. H. NORM and
wife. AS the noon hour arrived the
happy pair took their position on
the floor, while the Elder read the
impressive ring ceremony, which
united them in wedlock. Mr.. Gath
er is a successful evangelist in the
Church of Christ. The bride is the
accomplished daughter of Elder
Campbell of New Philadelphia
Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
Takes Option On Building

The Morgan County Farmers
Elevator Co., has taken option on
the building formerly used as a
hospital, at Santoy. The building
which is 30x60 feet, will likely be
moved to Malta, to be used by the
Farmers Elevator Co. A number of
buildings of Santoy have been sold
to wrecking company. Mr. Mark
Strahl has purchased an eight room
house there, and is moving it to his
lot in Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
Illegal Possession OF Furs

When arraigned here Tuesday be-
fore Lawrence Seaman, J. P, charg-
ed with illegal possession of furs,
Everett Martin of Marion township
pleaded guilty. He was fined $25
and costs. Martin was arrested by
e. e. Kinneer, game warden. of
GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
Never Silent Club

The next meeting of the N. s.
G. will be held at the home of Mrs.
Lula Glenn, Nov. 20. The following
program will be given: Song, "Auld
Lang Syne," club; roll call, old fash
ioned ideas that l still use; talk,
Celesta Glenn, "Old fashioned
Thanksgiving dinners:'' duet. "Old
fashioned garden" Nell Lighthizer
and Amelia Leland; display, quilting
or woven linens. A prize will be
given for the most becoming old
fashioned dress or hair dress. Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
Durant Store Burplarized

Some time Tuesday night the Du-
rant store, Naaman Matheney, own
er, was entered and quite quantity
of dry goods, groceries, clothing and
shoes were stolen. Entrance was
made by cutting out the glass in the
door. There seems to be no clew
as to the robbers. The same night
the Osborn camp about two miles
above Malta, was entered in a like
manner and bed clothing taken.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13

Mr.. Chester S. Hatton who left
for youngstown last Thursday morn
ing, after having spent since the
Sunday before at the home of his
mother, the late Mrs. Elizabeth Hat
ton here, suffered a nervous collapse
enroute, and stopped at Sebring, at
the home of Mr.. James E. Torbert
where he remained almost week
before going on home. He was quite
i'll for some days.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
Geo. McKenney Lauehridge Dies

Mr.. George McKenney Laugh
ridge, aged rs, died Sunday even
ing at his home at Roxbury He
had been in failing health for the
past year. He was born May 20,
1855. Surviving are a daughter.
Mrs. Grace Morehead of West
Bridgewater, Pa, two brothers, John
and Harry Laughridge and one sis
ter, Mrs. Sadie Danielson, all of Rox.
bury.
Funeral services were held Tues
day forenoon at Center church, with
interment in the church cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13

Messrs. Fred Smith, Charles Tay-
lor, Howard Cowan and Robert Nay
lor attended the Past Masters meet
ing held Friday night at Nelson
vile. Mr.. Smith is president OF the
Past Masters association. The next
meeting will be held at Malta. on
Dec. IL.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13

Mrs. Nellie Duvall Long and
daughter Mrs. Bernice Eckel of Buff
falo, N. Y, visited here with Mayor
E. D. Shafer, cousin of Mrs. Long,
and other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Long is the widow of C. R.
Long who at one time was superin-
tendent of Malta schools.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
Religious Survey Or Malta To Be
Taken

Starting Monday, Nov. II, relig-
ious survey Of Malta will be taken
by Rev. David H. Markle. This sur
vey will enable the churches of both
towns to know the total constituency
they have in Malta, and will also
show to what extent the children of
the community are enrolled in the
various Sunday schools. May we
ask for your hearty cooperation in
this enterprise. that the work may
be completed as soon as possible
Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
Deaths Toll
VYVOOVOOOO
Nov. g to IL

Nov. 6 to 13
Mrs. Elizabeth Hatton, McCon'vle.
James A. Extine, GAINESVILLE.
Robert Henderson, Blue Rock.
Mrs. Isabel Roberts. Rural Dale.
George Laughridge, Roxbury.
Mrs. Jessie Hutchins, Reinersville.
Mrs. Martha Eddleblute, Stockport.
Charles j. Stanton, Bartlett.
Mrs. James Turner, Eagleport.
Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell, Lytlesbaxl
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
Il. r. Adrean Much Better

Mr.. L. B. Adrean of this place
took an overdose of heart medicine
Saturday, and for time was in a
critical condition. 1t was through
the prompt work of a physician that
his life was spared. He is much bet
ter, and able to be out.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
Councils Pass 45c Gas Ordinance

At regular meeting of Malta vii
lage council, Tuesday night, and at
called meeting of McConnelsville
council the same night. ordinances
were passed, granting gas fran.
chise to Fl. d. Arms of Chicago, for
period of SO years. with 45c rate,
less go, to hold good for period
of 10 years.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
Corinthian Lodge Elects Officers

Corinthian lodge, No. Ill, f. &
A. NJ, elected officers Tuesday ev-
ening, for the ensuing year, as fol-
lows: G.. O. McGonagle, w. M;
Kenneth Riley, S. W.; John Adams,
J. W.; o. A. Richardson, sec'y; S.
A. Finley, treas; VIM. G. Smith, s..
D.; Carl Barkhurst, J. D.; John
Sherman, tyler: M. e. Danford, trus-
tee for three years.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
VIII See Game At Athens

A large number Of M. e. M. high
school pupils, and others from here,
will go to Athens Saturday, to see
Ohio University play Muskingum
college-two OF Ohio's undefeated
football teams.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
New Scout Executive

Delbert l.. Pugh, acting Boy Scout
executive of Zane Trade council, is
the new executive of the southeast
ern Ohio council, comprising Wash
ington. Morgan, Noble and Athens
counties. He took over his new du-
ties Monday at Marietta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
Ace-Hi Filling Station Entered

Tuesday night the Ace-Hi filing
station, Malta, was entered and a
quantity of candy, tobacco, and four
or five cartons of cigarets. were stol-
en-. Entrance was made by break
ing the lock on window.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
. Fractures Rib

While assisting in moving boil
er at Boxell's greenhouse, Monday,
Mr.. v. A. VanHorn suffered the frac-
ture Of one Of his ribs.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
I'M appreciation of our fire de

In appreciation of our fire depart
given a substantial sum from their
own treasury, but are sponsoring
Putin on the Ritz" as a further
benefit. No one is asked to donate
anything, for value received is given
for every ticket. and no doubt the
opera house will have the S. r. o.
sign.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
Mrs. Milner Breaks Arm

Mrs. Jennie Miner who resides in
upper Malta, fell Wednesday from a
chair, while putting up a curtain.
breaking her left arm, at the wrist.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
Death or Mrs. James Turner

Mrs. James Turner, aged 81, died
Wednesday at her home on the farm
formerly known as the Abel farm
north of Malta, on the river road.
Her death resulted from heart trou-
BILE and she had been seriously ill
for some time.
She was daughter of George
and Mahala Barker. and was born
in Monroe county. Surviving are
her husband, James Turner, two
married sons, Charles and Bert, who
with their families reside with their
father, and two single sons Dallas
and Andrew, and a daughter, Clar-
ice of the home. Her mother, Mrs.
Mahala Barker of Columbus, also
survives. Short funeral services
will be held at the home Saturday
morning, with another service at
Oak Grove church, Oak Grove, West
Virginia, with burial in the ceme-
terry at that place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13
Get Right With God

Rev. J. w. Stoneking will begin
series of evangelistic services at
Malta hall, Thursday evening, Nov.
13, at 7:30. The song service will
be in charge of C. E. Boomer, song
evangelist, of Parkersburg, w. Va.
We request the prayers of the peo-
pie of the Twin Cities for a revival,
that shall go down in history for
Jesus Christ.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13

Elder C. H. NORM will preach at
the Antioch Church Of Christ, west
side, Sunday morning and evening
Nov 16
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-11-13

Dorsey Ray Divers, farmer, Eagle
port, son of Lee and Vernice Fry
Divers, and Forrest Lucille Perkins,
McConnelsville, daughter of Jas. X.
and Letitia McElfresh Perkins, Rev.
e. F.. Kendle officiating.
Frank r. Huffman. farmer, Ches-
terhill. son Of Charles and Myrtle
Rowland Huffman, and Iva M.
Carnes. Bristol, son of George and
Sadie Campbell Carnes, Rev. Chas.
III. NORM.
Roy e. Hoyler, Parkersburg, W..
va, filling station operator, and
Beulah Fay Deem, Marion town.
ship, daughter OF j. w. and Mary
McHenry Deem. Rev. Martin.