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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-18

ALPINE. April lS-tP-"Save deer
skins and eagle feathers. BY doing
so you can help the Pueblo Indians
and keep their folk art from perish
ing"
This appeal Betty Keefer. noted
etcher and head OF the Sui Ross
art department. is making to ranch
men OF the Big Bend.
Miss Keefer for a year has been
gathering eagle feathers and deer
skins for Indians OF Arizona and
New Mexico who make the skins
into moccasins, robes and leggings,
and use the feathers for ceremonial
head-dreSs. The Indians call her
Little Friend" and frequently send
her tokens Of love.
Many OF the Pueblos in Arizona
and New Mexico are said to have
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-18

been entirely cut off from their sup
ply Of deer skins and eagle feathers
by rifles Of the white men. The game
has been killed or driven into the
high mountains or deep forests.
Without these ageold materials. saws
Miss Keefer, the folk arts OF the
Indians will perish.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-18
TEXAS RACE
CALLED SLOW
Old Timers in Political
Game Claim Too
Much Lethargy
BY r. w. BARRY
Associated Press Staff Writer

AAED1 Ct4AA WNAtEE
AUSTIN, April -"Old
tuners In the political game claim
there is more lethargy in the gov
ernor's campaign than former SINH
Lar marathons at this season Of the
year. They ascribe this to the stu
alton created by the controversy
created over the uncertainty Of
Senator Thomas B. Love getting his
name on the democratic primary
ballots and indecision Of Gov. Moo
dy as TO his intentions.
\ Senator Love has taken his case
ITO the supreme court for adjudica-
ton, claiming the democratic state
executive committee had no right to
q his candidacy because he failed
70 support the 1923 presidential
nominees. and Gov. Moody still has
under consideration his candidacy
for a third term.
Senator A. j. Wirtz OF Seguin had
definitely decided to retire from
politics to devote his entire time to
his growing law practice and Rep.
w. K. Hopkins Of Gonzales had n
nounced for the place. Senator
Wirtz served in four senates. having
been a member Of the 38th. seth,
10th and 41st legislatures. He vas
one OF the most active members Of
the senate and will be missed n
debate, always having been agrees
stve on one side OF every question.
Hopkins got his first legislative ex-
perience in the 4ist legislature.
Rep. S. z Barnett and Senator
zoe NJ. Moore. both Of Greenville.
4Ae contending for Moore's seat
&Rgbcre has had 10 years experience,
serving in the house through the
37th and 38th legislatures and IN
the upper house through the seth,
10th ard 4lst. Barnett was a mem
Der Of the house in the 40th and
4ist legislatures. Theirs IS the 10th
senatorial district composed OF the
counties OF Hunt, Collin and Rains
and Rockwell.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-18
Mexican Highway To
T, Connect With Juarez

Ell PASO. April le- A new in
terna 1onal highway. to extend from
Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico. 70 En-
senada. Lower California, Mexico,
and connect al Parral with a high
way to Juarez. Mexico. opposite FL
Paso. has been announced by the
Mexican government.
The highway will cross Mexico
ct q point where the nation Is alive
'ewith scenic wealth.
II Workmen are already busy con-
Pstructing a surfaced highway from
Juarez south so miles. the first unit
\ Of the new system.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-18
Crack Guards Wife
Beats, Kicks Soldier

MEXICO CITY, April 1872
Felicitos Dominguez Perez Is q men,
Der Of that crack military organi-
cation charged with protection OF the
country's chief executive-the Presi-
Dental Guards. But Felicitos can't
protect himself against his wife. he
appealed TO the police to arrest her
for constantly kicking and beating
him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-18
Would you like to try
this Doctors laxative
free of charge?

Every family has occasional need of a laxative,
but it should be a fcnrily laxative. One that can't
form a habit, but can be taken as often as needed.
When the breath is bad or tongue Is coated. Or
appetite fails. Only a doctor knows the right
ingredients. DR.. Caldwell discovered the right
mixture years ago. DR.. CaIdwells Syrup Pepsin
combines harmless herbs and pure SIENNA. It starts
muscular action and soon corrects constipation.
Gently. but surely, it relieves a bilious or sluggish
condition. II is mild. Delicious. Effective. All
druggists keep this famous prescription ready, in
big bottles. Or zvyife DR.. CoId5UclPS Syrup Pep
sin, Monticello. III, for q free trial bottle postpaid.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-02
RIFFS WEEKLY COLUMBUS
NEWS LETTER

A class in excess Of that OF last
year. when 1850 participated, is ex
pected by the state civil service
commission when it conducts its ex-
animation of applicants for appoint
ments to positions in state and
county highway service the last two
weeks in January. In order to re-
duce expense of applicants who wish
to take these examinations, the
commission has announced that
they will be held in the 16 larger
cities of the state.
New Organ At Pen
They are going to have fine new
organ at the penitentiary, and it
won't cost the state penny. Pris-
oners put on a real show. Tickets
were sold to everybody who wanted
to see it. The show was well ad
vertised, and as result the prison
chapel was filled two evenings last
week. On the outside of the great
stone walls automobiles lined up
for many squares, while the owners
enjoyed the efforts of the prisoners,
to put on a most unusual entertain
ment The entire cash returns from
the show will be used to buy an or
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-02
KNOXVILLE
Christmas Dinner and Family
RauniOp

| Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Stegner enter
tanned Christmas day with an elab-
crate family dinner A three course
turkey dinner was served. Covers
were laid for Mr. and Mrs. w. F.
Buchanan of McConnelsville, Mr.
and Mrs Clarence Keyhoe of Bev~
erly. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Heiner
and daughter Elaine, and Mr. and
Mrs. L. w. Buchanan of Marietta,
and the host and hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. 0. Barnes en-
tertained Christmas day with tur-
key dinner, and all the trimmings.
Yuletide decorations were used in
the rooms and on the table. Those
present were Ex-Commission and
Mrs. r. w. Barnes, Byron Dougan
and Hattie Barnes of Millgrove,
Kenneth Kimble of Joetown, Searl
Bline and sister Elsie and friend of
Newark, the host and hostess and
daughters Claudio, Bernice and Peg
gy.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. R. Barnes enter
tanned Christmas day with a turkey
dinner for Mr.. and Mrs Howard
Barnes and daughter Ruby, of Mill
grove.
Mrs Harry Bozman of McCon-
nelsville came Saturday for visit
at the J. H. Wickersham home. Mr..
Bozman joined her here Sunday.
Both returned home Sunday night.
Mr. and Mrs Ed Stegner and his
father L. Stegner have been afflict-
ed with grip, the past week.
Governor Cooper's recent procla-
nation to get Ohio out of the mud,
seemingly did not apply to south
eastern Ohio, or at least not to this
section of the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Stegner and chill
dren enjoyed a fine Christmas din
ner at the home of her parents Mr..
and Mrs Isaac Graham of Beckett.
Russell Duvall the famous trap
per. has been having good luck
catching the furred animals, his
latest catch being large collie dog.
Farmers here have been taking
advantage of the recent snow, and
replenished their coal supply
Our school resumed Monday, af-
ter weeks vacation.
Lew Reed recently had new top
put on his auto, replacing the one
torn off in the upset a few weeks
ago.
Mrs. Sarah Nelson does not i'm
prove as fast as her many friends
would desire.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold McFerren of
Beckett were calling on friends here
recently.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-02

and Miss Floy Ogan, teacher at
Steubenville.
Yes, indeed, young folks, we en-
joyed the carols you sang under
our window Christmas eve. May you
all sing in the Heavenly choir.
The newly elected officers for the
grange are to be installed Saturday
night, Jan. 4.
Less than three years ago and in
less than Sc hours, Charles Lind
bergh jumped into fame and built
for himself a towering monument,
how high, we know not. But if that
young scientist Of the Chicago Uni
versity has made a discovery that
will lead to a vaccine by which we
can successfully fight the flu we
are in favor of quarrying out anoth-
er stone, mixing a little more NOR
tar for monument just trif1le
higher. What say?
Name Them Edryl and Lyril
Recently we came across two nice
names for girls, Edryl and Lyril,
Why mention it? Well we thought
perhaps it might induce a young
married couple to want pair OF
twins.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-02
HICKORY RIDGE

Miss Marjorie Best spent a da.
last week with Mr. and Mrs. Jack
James.
Lawrence Gooding is victim of
measles
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Best and
daughter entertained, Christmas,
with fine turkey dinner, and ice
cream, the guests being Mr.. and
Mrs @. T. Clark. Mr. and Mrs. VIM,
James and family Dallas Kane and
wife and Harold Best and family.
Rae James spent part of last
week with her sister Mrs. George
Davis of Malta
Miss Freda Murphey of Malta
spent her vacation with her grand
parents. Mr. and Mrs. VIM. McEl
fresh
Nj and Mrs. John Wooley and
daughter of GAINESVILLE, and Mary
Nolan of Westland spent Christmas
with Mr. and Mrs. Howard McEl-
fresh
Mrs Carrie Love who has been in
very poor health at the home of her
mother. Mrs. Julia Niceswanger was
taken Friday to the White Cross
hospital. Columbus.
VIM. McElfresh and wife spent
Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs Ernest
Elliott Of Malta.
Schools opened Monday, after a
weeks vacation.
Earl Daniels, wife and children
spent Christmas at j. R. Best's.
Eta McPeak is reported better.
Oscar James and family spent
Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs. Ell
bert James.
Pearl Daniel, wife and daughters
spent Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs.
Leonard Hickerson.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-02
Page Two
CHESTERHIIlL .


Officers and directors of Eastern
hio Agriculture Society meeting
cid Dec. 28, are as follows: Pres
lent, j. j. Worthington; vice pres,
e. f. Hodgin; sec'y, Ralph Bran
On; treas, H. j. Thomas. Terms
xpiring in 1880, Earl Bowman
chester Newburn, j. c. Ferguson,
Carl Patterson, Harvey Calendine
and Mrs. Earl Bowman. Terms ex.
piring in 1881, Minta L. Kinsey, G.
J. Hill. j. H. Beck, w. G. Fawcett
and W. S. Harris. Terms expiring in
1882, Myers Van Fossen, w. j.
Zumbro, j. E. r. Doan, r. B. Pier
point, f. A. Harmer and c. 0.
Thomas.
Mr.. and Mrs II. S. Hopkins spent
a few days at Christmas time with
relatives in Marietta and Parkers-
burg.
Mrs. Lde Miehener entertained
on Christmas day, her children,
grandchildren and great grandchil-
dren, to the number of 20 or more.
Mrs. T. H Frisbey, mention Of
whose illness was made last week,
passed away on Christmas day, and
was laid to rest in Chesterhill cem
etery, Friday, the 27th. Services
were at the NJ. f. church, conducted
by Elder NORM.
Mrs. H. Mercer passed away at
her home, Friday of last week Flu
neral services Monday at Tabor
church.
Mrs. Louisa Hoon received word
Sunday Of the death Of her oldest
sister, Mrs. Wallace, near RoXbury.
We hear that Mr.. Dillon and fam
ily have moved into the Elisha Price
house on South Main street. and that
Mr.. and Mrs. Teeters are occupying g
the Archer property vacated by Mr.
Dillon. This is better known as the
stephen Smith property.
MIR. and Mrs. G. II. PEBBLES OF
Beach City, spent four days last
week at the homes of their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Judy of Marshfield
and Mr.. and Mrs W. \. PEBBLES oi
this place They returned to their
school work Sunday, accompanied
by his parents, who will spend some
time with them.
Mrs Lissa Thomas spent Christ
mas with her son Frank and fam
lily of Amesville. Their son John
was home from New York for a few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Esselbacb
were guests last week of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. r. Schofield. They We're
friends at O. S. L.
Misses Thelma and Frances Palm
er of Athens were Sunday guests OF
Miss Blanche Schofeld
Mrs Mary H. Smith ate Christ
M, d,nner with her brother and
vile, .Ir and Mrs. G. +. Crew, and
Mrs Alpha Thompson with her
sister, Mrs. w. G. Fawcett and
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-02

family.
The Hoon family met at the home
of B. G. Hoon for their Christmas
dinner.
The PEBBLES family did not have
their entire family at the usual
gathering at Christmas time. Mr..
and Mrs. A. T. Schofield, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. r. Schofield, Mr.. and Mrs. ].
Lee Jones and Sadie Rabberman
went to the home of Mr.. and Mrs
w. A. PEBBLES, Tuesday.
School opened Monday, after be-
ing closed four weeks on account
of diseases.
Rev. Derrick and family returned
Saturday from their Christmas va,
cation.
Carl and Edith Patterson, Mr.
and Mrs. A. f. Patterson and Miss
Blanche Schofeld were Christmas
guests OF Mir. and Mrs. c. |. Scho-
field
Mrs. Ida Dutton entertained
with a Christmas dinner, Mrs Ella
Funk and Miss Lillian Todd.
r. G.. PEBBLES of Canton spent a
few hours Christmas day with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs w. A. Peeb-
les
Mr. and Mrs. c. II. Denny and
daughter were Sunday guests of Mr..
and Mrs. l.. j. Denny.
Miss Frances Palmer of Athens is
spending the week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Palmer.
Mr. and Mrs. p. L. Berry had
their children with them Christmas
day Mrs. Berry is in Columbus
since Christmas.
Arthur King is the guest of rela-
tives at this place.
Harvey Tippie is visiting his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs Talbot Tippie.
Mr.. and Mrs Hiram Thomas had
a full house at Christmas time, az
all their children were home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray McCune oil
Athens ate Christmas dinner with
the latter's mother, Mrs. Margaret
Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. Verne Faires OF
Nenia spent Christmas with her rela-
tives at this place.
Clyde Bowman of Stockdale, Pike
county. is the guest of his sister,
Mrs. II. S. Hopkins.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-02

The announcement that highway
No. 81, the road through the lower
end of the Muskingum valley, will
be hard surfaced between Marietta
and Lowell during the coming year
is one of the biggest and best pieces
of road news that this city and coun-
ty have had in a long time No 81,
which extends from Marietta to Nc
Connelsville to Lancaster, is one of
the through heavy traffic highways
of this region. The improvement of
this section of it is of particular i'm
portance to residents of Marietta,
Lowell and the entire district be-
tween these two communities, and
it is also an important development
Of the state highway system.
The surfacing of this end of No
81 will be an important step in the
permanent improvement of the route
through the Muskingum valley from
this city to GAINESVILLE. The com
pletion of this road, which is No
II between McConnelsville and
GAINESVILLE, is expected in the not too
distant future Part of it is already
hard-surfaced at the GAINESVILLE end,
there are paved sections scattered
along it's length, and both Morgan
and Muskingum counties will do
more permanent work on it this
year. it is expected
We are having what might be con-
sidered typical modern development
of transportation in the lower Mus
kingum valley. 1t has not been SO
many years ago that this district
had its mud roads, used during as
much of the year as was practicable.
The traction company relieved the
prosperous communities which had
no dependable outlet by building an
interurban line. 1t served its pur-
pose we'll Then came graded and
graveled roads, and the interurban
line starved to death. Too many
people were using automobiles tC
permit it to pay it's operating ex-
penses. Lately it was abandoned
and now we have prospects of q
SOlluly paved highway, open LOT di
kinds of traffic all the time.
Other road news not so pleasing
which will be a severe disappoint
ment to our Williamstown neighbors
and many other people along thc
West Virginia border, is that the
West Virginia road commission has
decided not to hard-surface route
No. between sParkersburg and
Chester, which was recently petition.
ed for, announcing that it has nc
fund available for the work.-Ma.
rietta Times.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-02

authority to remove election boarl
officials for cause, excluding pre-.
cinct officials, and that members OF
county boards Of elections shall pc
appointed for terms Of four years
each. In the one opinion, the attor-
ney general pointed out that In flllng
a petition in declaration or candl-
dacy, the petition must be signed by
at least 100 electors of the candl-
dates party or 5 percent OF the
electors who voted for the party
candidate for governor at the last
regular state election. In the Sec
ond of the opinions the question as
to whether precinct officials ap
pointed by the county board OF elec'
tions are employees was ruled upon,
Attorney General Bettman held that
the authority Of removal, as vested
in the secretary of state under the
new law, does not include precinct
officials, as such precinct officials
are not employees of the county
board within the meaning of the
statute.
The law also provides that mem
bers of the county boards of elec
tions shall hereafter be appointed
in all counties for terms OF four
years, that such boards shall con
sist of four members, two of whom
shall be appointed by the secretary
of state, on May l of the even num-
bered years, beginning May /, 1880.
Terms of a number of the present
incumbents in office, expiring May j.,
1881, and May. 1, 1888, will con-
tinue until May l of the next
even numbered year, in the ab-
sence of statutory provision for
short term appointments.
On May i, of the even numbered
years, following the expiration of
the present incumbents terms, in
Guiding deputy state supervisors
and inspectors of elections, their
successors can be appointed, as
provided in the new statute.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-02
RENROCE

Recently while out on a hike play
ing the role of tramp, (for which
nature has so well fitted u.s., we
couldn't help but observe the great
amount of corn yet in the shock.
Our route lay along a ridge, and
stopping at a large comfortable look
ing house to warm our hands, we
found ourselves at the home of Hi
ram Ellison near the old MancheS-
pressing invitation to tarry and
break bread was too much for our
coarse nature to resist. How the
good woman of the house knew just
what good things to place upon the
dinner to please and appease our APP
petite, we probably will never know,
but surely we enjoyed it. If Sock, Z"
CHATS his nickname) is as cranky
as some about revealing his age, he
will not thank us for this, but any
way he was born on that day ever
remembered by the older set as 1.-The
cold New Year" 1t was the usher
ing in of the year 1864 He was
named for an uncle, Hiram Cald-
we'll, who in his day, lived where
Judge c.. O. Dye now resides. He
was also an uncle of our mother,
who by the way passed her 90th
milestone last Saturday in a very
quiet way. "Sock" is not one or
those fellows who has been stand
ing around on one foot, waiting for
something to turn up, and yelling
farm relief but by industry and
close attention to the business of
farming he has relieved himself.
His long suit is made by the Given
TO Hospitality Co. Mrs. Ellison gets
her clothes there too.
The pageant given by the Sunday
school on Christmas eve, seems to
have met with general approval.
The costuming gave it a very real
istic appearance.
Rev. Huff is still in revival at
Oakland Much interest is mani
tested, with several accessions.
Our church here is graced with 4
new piece of furniture, library
case. Thanks to the builder and
donor, Evart Coyle.
Among those home for the holi-
days, are Miss Rosa Paxton who has
been at GAINESVILLE for some time,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-02
SPURRIER RIDGE

The Christmas entertainment at
Spurrier was we'll attended, and all
present had a very enjoyable time
Mrs. Harley Coulson and Vera
Michener visited with Harvey Hal
lowell's, last week.
Harrison WOolman and son and
Mrs. Hannah Woolman spent a day
in Marietta, last week.
Verle Wogan who has been in
Kansas the past year has returned
to his home on this ridge.
The following persons of this
ridge ate their Christmas dinner
with friends or relatives: Harvey
Hallowell's with Mrs. Lide Michener
Of Chesterhill Earl Wood and sis
ter Louisa Mae with Miss Irene
Herrold Of Amesville; Mrs. Clyde
Shook and children at Brant
Shocks; Lizzie Adrian with Fred
Adrian's; Isaac Shocks with Don
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-02
SHARP RIDGE

\ Happy and Prosperous 1880 to
the editor and all readers Of the
Democrat.
School opened Monday, after a
weeks vacation. Santa was present
the Friday before Christmas, and
gave presents to all the scholars
and the teacher.
Arthur Fouts was business call
er in Crooksville, Friday.
Protraeted meeting is in prog
ress at Eagleport.
Lee Divers of Dutch Hill is
suffering from heart trouble.
Chas. Snyder and family were
business callers in McConnelsville,
Friday.
Harvey Snyder and sons Clayton
and Chester Dean and Ben Divers
were in McConnelsville, Monday
The Christmas entertainment at
Dutch Hill and Eagleport were we'll
attended
Ernest Nutter is improving.
Chas. Snyder is feeling better
now, as he has his light plant and
radio on duty again.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-02
HACKNEY

Center Progressive club met with
Mrs. Nellie Morris for the December
meeting. Several members and Wis
itors were present Nice refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
The officers elected were Glenna
Watson, pres; Nellie Morris, vice
pres. Martha Reed, sec'y; Ella
Ryerson, treas; Ella Ryerson and
Lille McFerren, lecturers. The next
meeting will be with Mrs Sad G
McMannis. Jan. 9. Topic for dis
cussion: Which is the best for the
good of the order, Nellie Morris;
Which is the best for the good
of the human family, the horse or
COW. by members; surpr Sc, by Lii
lie McFerren and Martha Reed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-01-02
Ohio's New Election Laws

Concerning Ohio's new election
laws, the Columbus Dispatch con-
tanned the following:
Ohio's new election laws, which
become effective Jan. /, were clari'
fed in three opinions handed down.
late Saturday, by Atty Gen. Gilber,
Bettman to Secretary of State Clar-
ence J. Brown. These opinions pro-
vide that nominating petitions for
candidates seeking county, or dis
trict offices, must bear the sigma
lures of at least 100 electors: that
the secretary Of state Is vested with