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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-09
NJ. E. Brotherhood Meeting

The family night" sponsored by
the Brotherhood of the Methodist
Episcopal church, held last Thurs
day night in the church parlors,
proved to be very enjoyable af-
fair. In all better than 100 were
present, Notwithstanding the weath-
er was very bad and stormy. Music
was furnished by the Ohio Sere-
naders, and there was congregation
al singing. Rev. Carroll Stewart of
the M. E. church, Caldwell, who
had been announced as the speaker,
could not be present, and in his
place Rev. A. A. Reavley of New
cal M. E. church, was present and
delivered a splendid address. His
subject Social Unity, which he hand
led in very mastery manner
taking up the subject and discussing
it from its various angles. Social
unity is brotherhood, and he en-
phasized the point that a true broth
erhood-of individuals, or of the
nations of the world, cannot be
created unless we love one another
we can't play hate on one side
and love on the other. He closed
with the words of Jesus, love one
another" which the speaker said is
the heart of religion of the world
of brotherhood.
Light refreshments were served,
after which a social time was en-
joyed. Rev. Reavley was delighted
to be back among his old friends,
and the friends he made here were
likewise pleased to meet him and
hear him again. At the last annual
conference of this district, Rev
Reavley asked to be sent to New
Concord in order that two of his
children might attend college at
that place. While here Mr.. Reavley
was the guest over night of Mr. and
Mrs. w. III. Dewitt.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-09

Mary j. Fouts Dies In GAINESVILLE
Mrs Mary j. Fouts, aged 81 years,
died Friday afternoon at the home
of her daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Man
ley, in GAINESVILLE. While she had
been in failing health for some time,
her condition did not become crit
ical until a short time before her
death. Heart trouble was the cause.
Mrs. Fouts was daughter of the
late John l.. Barrell of this county.
Her husband, Benton Fouts, died
some years ago Surviving are the
following children-Henry L. Fouts
of GAINESVILLE; William Fouts of
Dresden; Clinton Fouts of Akron;
Mrs. Elizabeth Manley, GAINESVILLE,
and Mrs. Mary S. Cullan of Cuya
hoga Falls Two brothers also sur
vive-Henry Barrell of Orrville, and
d. c. BaFrell of this place. Mrs.
Fouts resided in Morgan county
for many years, and following the
death of her husband some years
ago, she made her home with her
children. She was an excellent
woman, and was a member of the
Christian church.
Short funeral services were con-
Quoted at the Manley home, Satur-
day evening, and Sunday morning
the body was taken to Cuyahoga
Falls, for further services, and bur-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-09
Douglas c. Ellis Badly Hurt

Douglas C. Ellis who resides on
South Third street in GAINESVILLE,
was seriously hurt Saturday noon
when struck by an automobile. He
was on Wayne avenue when the ac-
cident happened. He was knocked
to the street, and the front wheel of
the machine was said to have pass
ed over his body. He was rushed
to Bethesda hospital and was suffer-
ing great pain from his injuries,
and it was feared might he hurt
internally, and to have had several
bones broken. An Xray examina-
tion was to be made to determine
the extent of his injuries. He was
reported Monday however, as show
ing some improvement.
Mr.. Ellis who formerly resided in
this county, on the west side, is a
brother of Hugh Ellis of the west
side. He has been until few
months ago, operating garage on
Pine street in GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-09
WaDOner Oil Co.

1t is stated that the Wagner Oil
Co. is to be incorporated this week
in Columbus for 100000. Clifford
H. Wagner of GAINESVILLE and sew
eral other men of that city are to be
associated with him in the business.
The concern last week acquired the
bulk station of Cowan e Danford in
Malta, for about 10000.
This bulk station has capacity
of $4,000 gallons. The new COM
pany will expand into territory be-
yond a rs mile radius of GAINESVILLE,
including Morgan county.
Mr.. Thos. P. Baker of GAINESVILLE,
brother of Mr.. Ralph Baker, jewel
er, is manager for the Wagner
company here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-09
MISS MERLE ABEL WINS
DISTRICT PEACE CONTEST

Miss Merle Abel, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. d. M. Abel, Pennsville,
was adjudged the gold medal win
ner in the congressional district
Prince of Peace defamation elimi-
nation contest, held Sunday even.
ing in the First Methodist Episcopal
church, Cambridge. Second honors
went to Miss Marjorie Parrish OF
Sharon, Noble county. There were
five contestants-from Muskingum,
Guernsey, Noble, Washington and
Morgan counties, and Miss Abel was
the unanimous choice of the judges,
who were Judge Turnbaugh, Atty
w. H. Gregg and Prof. w. r. Lebold
of Cambridge.
This paper congratulates Miss
Abel on the honor she has won,
and hopes that when she goes to CO.
lumbus as the representative from
this congressional district, in the
state elimination contest, she may be
awarded first place in the state.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-09
Glenn-WiIlis Rites

Simplicity marked the marriage
of Miss Mary Craig Willis and Will
liam Edgar Glenn, which was sol
emnized on New Years night at Ir-
win, Pennsylvania. The ceremony
took place in the living room of the
Willis family home, Rev. w. W.
Willis, pastor of the Irwin United
Presbyterian church, father of the
bride, reading the single ring SER
vice. He was assisted by Rev.
Glenn Stevens.
Preceding the ceremony Miss An
ma Hanna accompanied by her sis
ter, Miss Isabel Hanna, both of Fos-
ter avenue, this city, presented a
program of bridal music, II Love
You Truly" was sung by Miss Anna
Hanna and Miss Isabel presented
ITO A Wild Rose" AS the strains
of the Lohengrin wedding march
were played, the bridal party de-
scended the stairway and took their
places before an improvised altar.
The bride was dressed in brown
SCOI SctIt, IlCl pu po anu hooC WIN
trasting She wore corsage OF
brides roses. Miss Winnifred Will
lis, Irwin, served her sister as brides
maid and was frocked in blue geor-
gette with pumps and hose of black.
Her flowers were pink roses.
Mr. William Willis, a student at
Muskingum college, gave his sister
in marriage and Mr.. Harry Cowden,
South Ninth street, this city, served
as best man. They were former
room mates at Muskingum college.
During the ceremony Misses Hanna
softly played and sang II Love
You Truly" A light collation. was
served following the ceremony and
Mr.. Glenn and his bride left on a
motor trip through northern Ohio
cities. Mrs. Glenn, who has friends
in this city, is a graduate of Mus
kingum college, with the class OF
1927. The past two years she has
taught in Freeport high school.
The groom is a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. l.. Glenn, of McConnelsville,
and also attended Muskingum col
lege, receiving his degree in 1926.
He is a teacher of physics in the
Brown high school.
The bride will complete her term
as teacher at Freeport, after which
the newlyweds will establish their
home in this city.-Cambridge JEFF
fersonian
Mr.. and Mrs Glenn of Meigsville
township, parents of the groom, at
tended the wedding.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-09
Telephone Operators Feast

The telephone operators of the
local exchange enjoyed an elegant
chicken dinner Monday evening at
the home of Mrs. Ann Shafer and
Miss Lucy Kelly. 1t was brought
about through the kindness of
Mrs. Marion Derwacter of East
Bloom. Mrs. Derwacter through the
flower season often remembered
Central with flowers. Saturday
she presented them with a basket
of choice edibles which included ev
erything for fine meal, such as
dressed chicken, potatoes, string
beans, cabbage, beets, eggs, butter,
cream and strawberry jam, etc.
Monday evening this was prepared
at the Shaffer-Kelly home, and was
enjoyed by the telephone operators
Mrs. Ella Cosgrave, Mrs. Gather
Miss Hazel Harmon, Mrs. Stella
Durbin, and Mrs. Ann Shafer. Mrs.
Florence Williamson and Miss Lucy
Kelly were guests.
1t goes without saying that the
dinner was greatly enjoyed, and
Mrs. Derwacter has the heartiest
thanks of Central not only for
the basketful of eatables, but for
the flowers she has sent, and all
made the more enjoyable and ap-
through the kindly,
friendly spirit in which they were
given by Mrs. Derwacter.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-09
Death or Wilifam III. Riley

William H. Riley, aged 73 years,
died last Thursday in GAINESVILLE.
The death of his wife occurred only
six months before. She was a half
sister of Henry Wainwright Of Nc
Connelsville. Mr.. Riley's death
occurred at the home of his son
Benson Riley. Besides this son, he
leaves another son, Edward o.
GAINESVILLE; also two grandsons, chill
dren of Benson Riley He also
leaves two brothers and two sisters.
The deceased was a member of the
Methodist Episcopal church and OF
the order of Odd Fellows.
Funeral services were held Sun
day afternoon at the First NJ E.
church in GAINESVILLE, and burial was
made in Greenwood cemetery. Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Wainwright were
among those in attendance, as
were also number of other
relatives from Morgan and Wash
ington counties.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-09
FIRE ENGINE
OTHER COUNCIL MATTERS

At the last meeting of the village
council building permit was is
sued to Charles Ashton, for a
building for restaurant USE
The annual appropriation budget
for 1880 was passed. This is much
the same as last year. The publica-
tion of transactions of the village
for the past year, will be published
later as required by law.
The clerk was authorized to pur-
chase four red traffic signals to be
placed at the corners OF the soldier
monument in center of public
square. This part of the square is
poorly lighted, and as the result.
motorists often strike the base or
the monument.
New Fire Engine
A "Deluge" Ford fire engine,
This engine has been here on ap-
proval for a number of days A siren
was also purchased from the same
firm. The engine, which is on a
Ford chassis, cost 1920, and the
siren, $50. The $4,000 bond issue
for fire engine and siren was pur-
chased by the First National bank,
McConnelsville, at par and accrued
interest. The siren will be placed
in the dome of the opera house.
This is believed to be better
place than the court house clock
tower, since the latter would have re-
quired some extra bracing. 1t will
be sounded from the telephone cen
trail, and is SO constructed that if
deemed necessary it can be sounded
from other places. The fire engine
is complete, including 40 gallon
chemical tank, and acid receptacles,
with two hose, each $50 feet in
length. The hose bed of the engine
has capacity of carrying 1000
feet of hose. While the village has
had good supply Of hose, 500 feet
more of new hose comes with the
engine; also hose reel; a bypass so
that the chemical tanks can be re-
filled from fire hydrant at pump; a
fire pump which will throw a
stream of 800 gallons per minute;
38 foot fire ladder, and other
equipment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-09
MRS. RHODA TAYLOR DIES
AT THE HOME OF HER son

Quite Unexpectedly came the news
of the death of Mrs. Rhoda Taylor,
aged 80 years, which occurred Sun.
day evening at $50 o'clock, at the
home of her son Mr.. John A. Taylor
of upper Malta. Saturday she COM
planned of not feeling well and
during the day Sunday was not any
better, and in the evening she pass
ed away quickly. Heart failure was
the cause.
Rhoda Balding Taylor was the
daughter of the late Lewis and
Sarah Stewart Balding, and was
born on the place on Wolf Creek
now owned by Fred Brothers. Fol-
lowing her marriage to Nathaniel
Taylor, they resided practically their
entire married life on their farm
near Morganville, now owned by Al
fred Glass. Mr.. Taylor died in the
year 1914 Following his death Mrs.
Taylor made her home with her
three sons, who are c. E. Taylor OF
st. Clairsville; VIM. B. Taylor, Nal
ia township, and John A. Taylor of
Malta. Five daughters are deceas-
family of II children. Besides the
sons named she is survived by six
grandchildren. The passing of Mrs.
Taylor removes splendid woman,
who had many warm friends. She
was member of the Church of
Christ at Wolf Creek.
Funeral services conducted by Ell
der Albert Burcher, were held Tues
day afternoon. Following brief
services at the Taylor home in Nal
ia, the body was taken to the Deer
field church, where they were con-
cluded Music was furnished by a
quartet composed of Miss Stella Up
dixie, Mrs. Ira C. Calvert, and
Frank Raney and son Clyde. Inter
ment was made in the Deerfield Gem
etery. Those serving as pail bear
ers were the three sons, two grand
sons Elmer and Kenneth Taylor,
and F. B. Torbert.
Among those from a distance who
attended the funeral were Mr.. and
Mrs. c. E. Taylor of ST. Clairsyille,
and their daughter Miss Frances
Taylor Of Byesville; Mr.. and Mrs.
John Taylor and Mrs. Chas. Lee
of Bannock, o.; Elmer Taylor Of
Columbus; Mrs. Della Payne and
two children, Worthington; Mr.. and
Mrs. F. B. Torbert, GAINESVILLE, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Taylor, Crooks
Vile
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-09
Death Takes DIR. S. G. Adair

DR.. Samuel G. Adair aged so,
for more than SO years practicing
physician of Beverly, died Tuesday
morning, of cancer of the stomach.
He had been bedfast since Jan. j,
the only period of his life in which
he was confined to his bed because
of Illness
Dr. Adair was born in Guernsey
county. He graduated from the Ohio
Medical college at Cincinnati in the
year 1878. He practiced for time
at Marshfield, and in 1879 came to
Beverly, where he had an extensive
practice up to within the past few
weeks. For many years he had been
a director of the Citizens bank OF
Beverly; had served for 20 years as
member of the Beverly school board,
and held other positions. He was
Civil war soldier. When but Is
years of age he served IN the trans
portation corps and drove a pack
train of six horses across the Cum
berland gap from Camp Nelson, Ky,
to Maryland. The feat of directing
the heavily loaded train across the
rough territory through hostile
states was considered a remarkable
achievement. He was member OF
Beverly Presbyterian church. Sur
viving are his wife Mrs Ella Patter-
son Adair three sons and a daugh-
ter-Dr. Frank E. Adair, New York
City; DR.. Wilbur G.. Adair, Cincin-
natl; Raymond G.. Adair of Middle
town, and Mrs. Florence B. Wells
of Beverly
Funeral services will be held this
afternoon at o'clock, at the Bev-
erly Presbyterian church Interment
will be made in the Beverly ceme-
terry
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-09
Mrs. Flora Matthews Dies

Mrs. Flora Estella Matthews, 72,
died Tuesday at the home of her
daughter Mrs. Beulah Faber in East
Liverpool, of pneumonia. She was
born in Meigsville township, this
county; was a daughter of the late
Sylvanus and Clara Wilson. For
many years she resided with her son
Vernon w. Matthews of Marietta,
and was visiting her daughter at
East Liverpool at the time of her
death. Her husband George Leg
get Matthews, died in 1916. She is
survived by the following children:
Mrs. Nettie Otterbein and Vernon
w. Matthews, of Marietta; Arthur
Matthews of Beverly; Bertha Karb
of Pittsburgh, Pa; Flossie Patten of
Salem; Otto Matthews of Salem;
and Mrs. Beulah Faber of East
Liverpool. Twelve grandchildren
also survive.
& Funeral services will be held this
afternoon at the Lynch M. e. church,
and burial will be made in the ceme-
terry at that place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-09
Daisy ID. Davis Dies In Columbus

The death of Miss Daisy D. Davis,
aged 5S years, occurred Sunday
forenoon at the home of her sister
Mrs. O. e. Davis in Columbus where
she had been residing the last five
years. She had been suffering for
some time with heart trouble, but
had just previous to her death SEEM
death coming suddenly as it did was
a great shock to relatives and
friends. The deceased was born
near Elliott and was almost a life
long resident Of that locality. She
was daughter of the late Martin
and Elizabeth J. Davis. Besides
Mrs. O. e. Davis, the sister mention
ed, her other nearest relatives sur
viving are two nieces-Mrs. Blanche
Davis Daugherty of the Elliott To-
East Orange, N. j., and a nephew,
DR.. F. w. Davis of Columbus. Mrs.
Daugherty had visited her aunt
three weeks or so ago, and she in
forms the Democrat that the lat
ter's birthday which came Dec. 21
was remembered by her friends in n
very kindly manner, Miss Davis re-
ceiving 166 cards, eight letters, can
dy, and candied fruit-the last nam
ed being from the niece in New Jer-
sey. The recipient greatly appre-
ciated the remembrances, and had
thought of putting public express
sion of thanks in the papers.
The body was brought here Tues
day, and funeral services were held
at II o'clock at the Miller undertake
ing parlors, conducted by Riley
Price. Burial was made in the Nal
ia cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-09
Miss Dean Has Life Certificate

Miss Nellie Dean, daughter Of
Rev. r. C. Dean, pastor of the M.
P. church at Belle Valley, received
word from the state department Of
education Friday, that she had been
granted a life teaching certificate.
Miss Dean is a graduate Of Whining
ton college, having received her
bachelor degree in music. She is
also a graduate of Adrian college,
Michigan. At present she is su-
pervisor of music in schools of
Morgan county, with headquarters
in McConnelsville. Miss Dean is
spending the week end with her
parents.-Caldwell Republican Jour
nal
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-09
Good Words For Rocky Glen

Rocky Glen sanatorium, located
in the foothills of the Alleghenies, ;"
on beautiful Kennebec hill, is noted
as one of the finest equipped and
has one of the greatest records Of
curing pulmonary tuberculosis, in
the country
AS a patient in very bad con-
dition, | entered Rocky Glen sana-
torium on the 3rd of January
1929. After one years treatment
have made wonderful improve
ment and am acquainted with dOz-
ems of patients who have also made
fine Improvement in the short space
Of one year.
Rocky Glen has an average OF
great majority of whom leave the
institution as cured cases, due to the
indefatigable efforts of DR.. Mark,
head of the sanatorium, and Mr.. Fl.
A. Phillips, the superintendent Mr..
Phillips has very understanding
heart in regard to the patients
needs and fancies, and Dr. Mark is
noted as one of the greatest tubercu-
losis specialists in the country. Also
/ must not fail of giving the "houso
DOCTOR DR.. Ralston, full credit for
unfailing attention and the utmost
loyalty to his patients.
/ wish to broadcast this general
information to any and all who are
in need of sanatorium care. Every
thing that is humanity possible is
done for the benefit and happiness
of the Rocky Glen patients.
We had a most wonderful Christ
mas at the sanatorium through the
efforts of the superintendent, Mr.
Phillips. The grounds were beau
tifully illuminated; the fir trees
(part of the natural landscape>
were transformed into genuine
Christmas trees, by the aid of many
colored balls and lights. A large
Christmas tree was placed in the
recreation room, and Santa Claus
gave out gifts to everyone Christ
mas morning The Christmas
menu" was superior to that in large
hotels l have formerly eaten in.
In conclusion / wish to state to
all who are afflicted with tubercu
losis, if you wish to get well, come
to Rocky Glen, the most salubrious
sanatorium in Ohio, located at Me
Connelsville, Ohio.-Chas. G.. Ke!-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-09
Mother OF Mrs. III. HI. Hill Dies

Mrs. Elizabeth BOde Ullman, aged
IS years, wife of Fred Ullman, mer-
chant at Waterford, died at her
home Monday Of pneumonia. She
had been i'll but few days She
was born in Monroe county, where
she resided until after her marriage
So years ago. Surviving besides
the husband are five daughters
Mrs. Minnie Snodgrass of Marietta !;
Mrs. Harvey HILL of this place /;
Mrs. Albert Knowlton of Swift, and
Mrs B. E. Hill and Mrs. Edwin
Pabst of Waterford. Brothers and
sisters of the deceased are: H. P,
w. F., J. A, George and Herman
Bode, Mrs. Chas. Groeschner, all of
Marietta; Charles Bode Of Summer
field, and Edward Bode of Lebanon.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the
Waterford M. E. church, and inter-
ment was made in the Waterford
cemetery,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-09
DIR. j. Knox Montgomery To Speak
At Presbyterian Church

The people of Malta and McCon-
nelsville are to have the privilege
of hearing J. Knox Montgomery.
president of Muskingum college, ad-
dress the young peoples class of the
Presbyterian church on Monday,
Jan. Is, at s o'clock, at the Pres
byterian church. A supper is be-
ing served at O'Clock, and tickets
for the supper have been placed in
the hands of the class members.
Anyone interested in hearing DIR.
Montgomery make his address at 8
p. m, should see some member of.
the class and secure complimentary
ticket All high school students in
the county are cordially invited to
attend the address.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-09
ROAD GRANTED TO GAYSPORT
TO COST OVER $500 900

Resident State Highway Engineer
F. c. Barkhurst has been in Colum-
bus this week, with the state high
way department, and returned late
Wednesday evening, bringing the
word that the state highway depart
ment has granted the paving of the
north river road, beginning at the
present improvement, to Gaysport,
a distance of nine and seven-tenths
miles. at an estimateds &c of $751;
281.14. This paper carries the le-
gal notice to contractors, in the pro-
ject, as required by law. This road
is federal aid project, and federal
aid will be given in the sum of $15,-
900 per mile, for a distance of sew
en- and two-tenths miles. The rea-
son such aid is not allowed on the
full distance, is the fact that
some federal money has already
been used for this road at Gays
port. The balance of the cost OF
construction will be met by the state.
This is one of the largest road prof.
ects ever allotted to this section Of
the state. The pavement, which is
to be of Portland cement concrete,
is to be 20 feet wide, and the road
way 1924 feet. Date for COM
pletion is fixed for Jan. /, 1881.
Engineer Barkhurst and his Of
flee force have been very busy for
number of weeks making the plans
and specification for this big prof.
ect, and this week Mr.. Barkhurst
has been in Columbus checking them
over with the state highway de-
partment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-09
Fined For Furnishing Cigarettes

Cell McAtee, proprietor of the
pool room located in the Beckett
building near the bridge here, was
arraigned in Mayor Shafer's court
Friday, on the charge of having fur
nished cigarettes to minors. He
pleaded guilty and was fined SIS
and costs.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-09
1927 Glass Reunion

The class of 1927 of Windsor
township high school held their
third annual class reunion Wednes-
day afternoon, Jan. /, at the home
of Miss Lillian Wallace at Stock
port. The afternoon was spent in
playing bridge and other games.
At six o'clock a bountiful two-course
dinner was served by the hostess.
The following officers were elected
for the coming year: President,
Bob Kinney; vice pres, John j.
Bailey; sec'y-treas., Lillian Wal
lace.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-09

Mrs. Charles Taylor, matron of
the county home, was pleasantly
reminded of her birthday, Wednes-
day, in the way Of a surprise, when
18 women of the w. r. c., and two
mere men, went to the home Of Mrs.
Taylor. A fine pot luck dinner was
served and very enjoyable day
was spent by all.