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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
TO SELL THE BUCK RUN
OIL AND GAS COMPANY

Elsewhere in this issue is the legal
notice calling for bids at assignee's
sale, OF the property of The Buck
Run Oil & Gas Company, which is
located in this county. The prop
erty is appraised at $14,675.2O. A.
w. Barlow is assignee, and bids are
to be received at the law office OF
A. III. Elliott of Canton, O.
Mrs. Mary Thompson Wagner Dies
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wagner,
aged II years, died at Pasadena.
Calf, Jan. 20, at the home of her
sister Mrs Ida Shannon. She had
been in failing health for some time,
and in September last underwent
an operation from which she had
failed to recover
The deceased was daughter OF
John H. and Sarah Thompson, for
merly of Meigsville township, this
county, and in her early life resided
on what is known as the Eli Burr
place. In March of 1882, with her
parents she went to Iowa, and in
September of that year was married
to j. +. Wagner at Seymour, Ia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wagner resided for a
while in Missouri and later at
Bloomfield, Ia Mr.. Wagner's death
occurred IL years ago. Besides the
sister Mrs. Shannon mentioned
above, Mrs. Wagner leaves sister
Mrs Rose Ford of Indianola, Ia.
One brother and one sister are de;
ceased She leaves three half
brothers-D avid Thompson of
Bloomington, ILL.,; Eli of Odebol.,
Ia, and Frank of Wichita Falls,
Texas
The body of Mrs. Wagner was
taken from Pasadena, Cal, to Iowa
for burial
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
Is Ill With Pneumonia

Mr.. H. w. Dickinson of Man
chester township left Monday for
Hiram. to be with his wife who Is
very i'll with pneumonia. Mrs. Dick
insOn who took i'll last summer, left
in September for Hiram, where she
has been taking treatment from her
brother-in-law DR.. f. HI. Hurd,
She was getting along nicely, until
she took pneumonia about two
weeks ago
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
PENNSVIILF

Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Thompson and
daughter Marjorie and Mrs. Thomp-
sons sister Mrs. Mac Farren of
Cleveland were Saturday and Sun
day visitors of his mother Mrs Jen-
ME Thompson. Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
mond Clifford and children were
over Sunday visitors of his parents
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clifford. Mrs,
Clifford accompanied them to their
home (wherever it may be) to spend
a week 1t has been reported that
Raymond has been transferred from
Indianapolis, to Coshocton, o.. Mr..
and Mrs. Lee Benjamin are the
parents of a 10 pound daughter,
born Sunday, Feb. 10, named Ber-
media Jane. Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Van Fossen and daughter Elizabeth
returned Sunday to their home at
Mt. Vernon, after spending a few
days here. Mrs. Winifred Hilaman
who has been at Memorial hospital,
Marietta, for treatment, returned
home Tuesday evening much i'm.
proved. Lee Van Fossen returned
from Columbus Sunday evening, af-
ter spending the day with his broth
er Charles, who underwent an oper-
alton for floating kidney, at Mt.
Carmel hospital, and reports he is
getting along very nicely. Mr.. Seth
Smith who is confined to his home
with rheumatic fever, is some i'm
proved. Mrs. Fred Williams enter
tanned with a chicken dinner Sun
day, in honor of her husband s
and son Dana's birthdays, the for
mer being Feb. 12, and the latter
Feb. IA. Mrs. Will Van Fossen was
very i'll Friday and Saturday with
stomach and nervous trouble, but is
lots better now.
Mary Penrose Santee Dies
Mrs. Mary (Penrose) Santee
aged 81, sister of the late Jason
Penrose, died at her home in Los
Angeles, Cal, Sunday morning. The
word was received here Monday by
her niece Mrs. Rachel Holcomb
and nephew w. H. Penrose.
Death of Arthur Chidester
Word was received here Sunday
of the death of Arthur Chidester
who went to California last summel
for his health.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
WILL Debate Friday

District champions will meet this
week in the first round of the finals
of the State High School Debating
League tournament. M. & M. S af-
firmative team goes to Newark
where they debate Newark's mega
tive team. Members Of M. e M
affirmative team are: Martha Cook,
Harriet Howard and George Bar
.ett. In the first round of the
finals, of the 16 schools will be
eliminated; in the second round,
four more will go out, and in the
third two will be eliminated.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
At The Churches
Malta Methodist Church

/ hdItd &nufGn
Church school at 9:15. Church
service at 10:30. Evening service
at 1880. Mid week service, We'd
nesday, at 1880. A cordial invita-
ton to all services.-G. ID. Clifford,
| pastor.
Mckendree NJ. f. Charge
Preaching services: Zion, 10:30;
Wesley Chapel, 2:30 Fletcher,
! i7:30-A. 0. Tillotson, pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church
A study of the scriptures at
9:15. Morning worship at 1920.
Evening worship at 7:30. Prayer
meeting on Wednesday night. Fri
day afternoon of this week, Feb.
i21, the missionary meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. l.. A.
Painter at 2:30. The thank offer
ing boxes are to be sent in at this
meeting, and those having the
boxes will bring or send them, as
this is very IMPORTANT. B. Doug
las, pastor.
Methodist Episcopal Church
Church school, 9:15 a. m. r. r.
Bell, superintendent Morning
worship, 1890 O'Clock. Epworth
League, $50 p. m. George Barrett,
leader. Evening worship, 1880
o'clock. Special music by the choir
during each worship service. We
are in the midst of our special
evangelistic services, to which ev-
night, with the exception of Satur-
day, at 7:30 O'Clock. There will be
special music during each service.
Main Street Church of Christ
Unified service Lords day morn
ing at $50 This service is the
combining of the morning worship
service and the Bible school. G. E.
in the evening at $50. Evening
worship service at 1880. The mem
bers of the church are particularly
urged to attend the service Sunday
morning, if at all possible. Others
are invited to join with us in wOr-
ship. Wednesday evening prayer
meeting at 1880. Choir practice at
the parsonage at 7:30 p. M, Thurs
day.-E. F. Kendle, minister.
Church of Christ
Seventh Street,
Bible study at $50 a. m. Morn
ing worship at 1920. Leader,
Riley Price. Lesson, End Peter, Sd
chapter. Subject, verse II. Even
ing service at Z o'clock. Leader,
John Buchanan. Lesson. Mark, 1st
chapter. Subject, Preparation"
A welcome awaits you at these SER
vices
Pennsville Circuit
Sunday school at 8 a. M H. j.
Harmer, uperintendent Morning
worship, 10:30. Bailey's: Sunday
school at 10 a. m. Mary Simpson,
superintendent Prayer, and praise
service at IL. Hopewell: Preach
ing, 2:30 p. m. Todds: Sunday
school, 10 a. m. r. P. Daugherty,
superintendent. Evening worship,
7:30 Evangelistic services begin
at the Pennsville church Monday
evening, Feb. "A, at 7:30. and will
continue each evening during the
week.-E. A. Martin, pastor
Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 9:15. Glasses for
everyone. Morning church service
at 10:30. Gospel message by Mr.
Albert Price. Special music. Chris
tian Endeavor, 6:45 p. M Kings
meeting, Wednesday, 730 p. m.
All are cordially invited to attend
these services.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
C.. p. Yocom At Hospital

Mr.. c. p. Yocom of Chesterhill
who has not been in good health
for some time, was taken Wednes-
day to the Mt. Carmel hospital, Co
lumbus. He stood the trip well.
Mr.. Yocom is suffering with ulcer
of the stomach. He was taken in
the Fisher ambulance to the hos
Dital
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
John Robson, Malta Agent

Mr.. j. r. Cartnal who since July
3 had been station agent at the
Malta depot, has been transferred.
and will in all probability go to
Cambridge, where he will likely
succeed Mr.. C. E. Mcclure John
Robson, son-in-law of DR.. j. B.
Naylor, who for the past six years
has been station agent at Shelby,
succeeds Cartnal at Malta. Mr.. Nc
Clure has not been so well of late,
and it is stated that he may go from
Cambridge to Quaker City.
Mr. Robson assumed his duties
at Malta, Monday of this week.
Mr.. ,Robison's family-his wife
and three children, will remain in
Shelby until after school closes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
Mrs. John Clager Dies In Indiana

Mrs. Clager, wife of John Clager,
former well known resident of Nor.
gan county, died recently at Wheat
field, Ind, and funeral services and
burial took place there.
Besides her husband, she leaves
two sons, Cornelius Clager of Lake
Worth, Fla, and Frank Clager of
Bloomington, Ind; and four daugh-
ters-Mrs Edith German and Mrs.
Lucy Myers of Wheatfield, Ind. !;
Mrs. Anna Heasley of Payne, O.,
and Mrs. Emma Brown of Denote,
Indiana.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
Wins Another Scholarship

Harold Finley of this place is one
of the six freshmen of Northwest
ern University, to win the Nolan
scholarship. These scholarships are
based on semester examinations.
The scholarships carry with them
$500 per year, for the full course of
four years, or in all $1,000. 1t will
be recalled that when Mr. Finley
entered Northwestern last fall he
had been granted scholarship of
5000,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
WashingtOn's Birthday Is To Be
Observed BY MasOns

Corinthian lodge, No. Ill, F. G
A NJ, will observe Washington's
birthday, at their regular meeting
Tuesday night, Feb 25, at 1880
O'Clock. A program will be render
ed, which will include an address by
Atty C. H. Fouts on washington
the Man." j. r. Alderman will speak
on Washington the Mason" A
smoker will follow the program All
Masons are invited and urged to be
present
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
Fred Baker To HOSPITAL

Mr.. Fred Baker, World war sol
dier, who has been in very poor
health for some time, went Monday
to the Veterans hospital, Dayton,
for observation and treatment. His
sister Mrs. J. Fl. Witte accompanied
him to Dayton.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
Deaths Toll

Feb. 13 to 20

Feb. Is to 20
BENZ. Hallowell. Mt. Pleasant, Ia.
J. e. Bowen, st. Petersburg, Fla.
Mrs. Mary Wagner, Pasadena, Cal.
Howard Watson, Wrightstown.
Mrs. John Clager, Wheatf1eld, Ind.
Mrs. Abbie Lantz, Pennsville.
Mrs. Anna Hobson, Athens.
Mrs. Mary Santee, Los Angeles, Cal
Arthur Chidester, California.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
Bonum Tempus Club

The Bonum Tempus embroidery
club held a very interesting meeting
Feb. 13, at the home of Mrs Grace
Painter. The roll call was re-
sponded to by quotations from Lin
coin. Interesting contests and a
Valentine box which caused much
merriment, We're features. Delicious
refreshments were served in the So
cial hour.
The next meeting will be held at
the home of Mrs. Fauna Hooper,
Feb. 20, at 1870.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
Court House News
COMMON PLEAS COURT

In the case of Wood County
Bank of Parkersburg, VS. G.. w. Pig
gott and Rozella Piggott, motion for
new trial was argued Tuesday.
Judge Finley took the matter under
advisement.
In the matter of Clyde f. Par
miter VS.. The State of Ohio, car
ried from Justice of Peace Law
renee Seaman's court on error, thu
courts entry reads: Motion to cor
rect bill of exceptions sustained by
agreement of counsel, and matters
therein set out ordered made part
Of bill of exceptions. Petition in
error taken up, argued by counsel,
and taken under advisement.
PROBATE COURT
The estate of Sanford Lane, de
ceased, is not subject to inheritance
tax Gross value of estate is $1,000;
debts and costs of administration
are $1,395.3S.
Inheritance tax in the sum of
$64.75, is found due in the matter
of the estate of Esther Reed, de-
ceased.
In the matter of H. p Michener,
administrator of estate of M. E
Bannie Michener, VS.. Fl. p. Mich
ener ct al, NJ E. Danford is ap-
pointed guardian ad litem for Fran
els Leon Michener, minor defend
real estate of deceased to pay debts.
G. W. Fawcett, Howard Piatt and
Clarence Schofield, appraisers. Ad-
ministrator is ordered to sell said
real estate at private sale.
In the matter of The State of
Ohio, department of highways, vs..
Emmett A. Taylor, defendant accepts
the deposit of 1925 heretofore
rendered by plaintiff.
The will of Thos. H. Vickroy, de-
ceased, late of Union township, is
filed for hearing.
Report of sale of 1856 acres.
Deerfield township. confirmed, in the
matter of Boyd Divers as executor
of the will of Mary Daringer, de-
ceased VS. Esther l. Clawson, Mabel
K. Divers and L. Garrett Purchaser,
VIM. Harper, consideration $3.50.
1t was appraised at $1,000.
The estate of Mary A. Steiner is
fully settled, and Geo. A. Steiner,
administrator, is discharged. Com
pensation is allowed said admins
TRAITOR in the sum of $234.15.
The estate of Henry H. Blind, de-
ceased, is fully settled and Clifton
H. Blind, administrator, who is al
lowed compensation in the sum Of
sS1. is discharged.
G. c. Wilson and Mary l.. Wilson
as trustees Of fund created under
the will of Elizabeth F. King, de.
ceased, file second partial account,
which is approved. Compensation is
allowed trustees in the sum of $40.
Balance in the hands of trustees,
$95055
Cora b. Mercer. as Administrative
of estate of Emily p. Mercer, de-
ceased, files final account, which is
approved and confirmed. Compen-
satiOn is allowed administrators, in
the sum of $15234.
The estate of Geo. w. Finley, de-
ceased, is fully settled, and Harry
M. Finley, administrator, who did
not ask compensation, is discharged
Marriage Licenses
Dale G. Muse, Stockport, son of
L. J. and Lesta B. Cunningham
Muse, and Marjorie L. Dawson,
Chesterhill, daughter of F. A. and
Della Price Dawson, Rev. l.. B.
Douglas officiating.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
Fire Damages Anderson Property

Friday forenoon the fire depart
ment was called to the Mrs. Oliver
Anderson property here on Bell
street, across from the old whole
sale building. This property is oc
cupied as double house, the occu.
pants being Mrs. Anderson, and her
son Arthur Anderson and his fam
lily. The fire started from a coal
heating stove in Mrs. Oliver Ander-
sons part of the house. Her daugh-
ter law discovered the blaze, but
could not get to it, since her moth
eg-in-law had locked her doors, and
had gone to her daughters Mrs.
Jesse Hills. The flames had made
much headway when help arrived.
They were extinguished, but not un-
til after Mrs. Anderson's part Of the
house was gutted by the fire, and all
OF her furniture and clothing de-
stroyed. Insurance in the amount
of $500 was carried on the property,
which will not cover the loss by sew
eral hundred dollars.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
Nj. & Nj. NEWS
Contributed by Schools)
IIincoIn'S Birthday

Feb. IL, Rev c. W. Stoneburner
Of the McConnelsville M. E. church
gave splendid talk. with Lincoln
as the subject The high school
orchestra, conducted by Miss Mason,
furnished the music.
Friday morning the last frosh
chapel of the year was given. The
program was very interesting Es-
says were read by Louis Torbert.
Joseph Warne, Evelyn Wells, Billie
Whitaker. Thelma Tillotson gave a
talk and Margaret Walker a read
ing.
The freshmen have presented
some very fine programs at chapel
this year.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
=. IT. A. Maafiuo

The Parent-Teacher Association
will hold it's regular meeting Monday
evening, Feb. "a, at the high school
auditorium at 7:3O o'clock. The topic
for the evening is Citizenship. The
program to be presented follows:
Group singing, directed by Miss
Mason; How to Display The Flag, :"
Boy Scouts of McConnelsville solo,
Wayne Northrup; "The Meaning of
Citizenship" Mrs. Button; Train
ing Little Citizens, Mrs. Haven
Hammond question box. Questions
that were presented the last meet
ing will be answered and discussed
Plan to attend this meeting which
promises to be profitable as well as
joyable-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
Road Work Begins Soon

Work on the new north river
road, No. IT, starting at the end of
the present new concrete improve
ment, will begin soon. Wednesday
the G. & G. Construction Company,
which has the contract, began NOV
ing their equipment and machinery
onto the ground. They want to get
everything possible moved over the
present new stretch and ready to
begin work, before Davis & Daven-
port close the road to resume their
work on this end, which was not
completed last fall when the wealth
er broke I'D
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
Caldwell Defeats Wagon Co.

The Caldwell Independents de-
feated Wagon Co., here Wednesday
evening. Score 90 to 2S. M. & MS
II. S. played pickup team, as d
preliminary. The latter won. Score
1927.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
No II. r, ID. Saturday

Because Saturday is Washington 5
birthday, and legal holiday, the
z. F. D. carriers will not make
their regular trips
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
Income Tax Returns

j. Fred Stewart, deputy collec-
tor, is at the court house in Nc
Connelsville, today, to assist tax
payers with their income tax re-
turns.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
Fine Gathering At /. o. o. f. Lodge

An unusually fine social time was
had Monday evening at the l. O. o.
+. lodge room here, when about 200
persons were present. A large num-
Der from GAINESVILLE were in at
tendance, bringing with them 20
piece band. Other features of en-
tertainment included musical Sc
lections by Mr. and Mrs Henry Hop
kins of Chesterhill; vocal solo by
James Weber; addresses by Judge
Weber; readings by Irven Travis,
G.. w. Duvall and Mrs. Ollie Kuhn.
E. NJ Sutton of Chandlersville, q
member of GAINESVILLE band, perform :
ed number of sleight of hand
tricks. G. o. McGonagle presided
during the entertainment. At the
opening of the program, the invoca
tion was made by s. P. Moody. Fine
refreshments were served. Those
present included members of the
l. O. O. F. and Rebekah lodges
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
Faculty Entertained ]

The Misses Lynn, Zell, Bell and
Shilling entertained the faculty at a
Washington's birthday party Satur-
day night. Dinner was served at the
Malta hotel. The decorations and
favors were in keeping with the
spirit of Feb. %. The evening was
spent in games and contests. Ev-
eryone had a most enjoyable time
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
One Below

Sunday morning the mercury here
registered one below. Some places
in the county reported six below.
Wednesday temperature was 81.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
MARRIAGE
TAKES PLACE IN CLEVELAND

Mr.. Hallway d. A. Watts and
Miss Margaret Ann Durbin, both of
Columbus, were united in marriage
Saturday afternoon at Cleveland by
DR.. Chas. DeBow, pastor of the
First Methodist Episcopal church,
Euclid avenue, that city. They were
unattended
Mr.. Watts was born and reared
in Columbus, and finished his educa-
ton at that place. He served over
seas during the World war; was
sergeant in the marine corps He
is now superintendent of the j. H.
e f. A. Sells Co, Columbus His
bride is the only daughter of Mrs
Stella F. and the late Alfred Dur
bin of this place. She graduated in
the class of '22 from NJ. &, M; at
tended the Indiana state normal at
Terre Haute, Ind, and graduated
from the Malta normal, following
which she taught in the local grade
schools. Later she took a business
course, and for about two years was
stenographer at Rocky Glen sana-
torium; and later held stenograph-
ic position at st. Petersburg, Fla.
For the past three years she has
been secretary to the police pros
ecutor in Columbus, o., and located
in that city. She will continue her
work for a time Mr.. and Mrs.
Watts are highly regarded young
people, and have many friends who
will extend congratulations and best
wishes. This week a number of so
cial functions in Columbus have
been planned in their honor.
They expect to go to housekeeping
soon in an apartment in Columbus.
Their present address is 1929
North Fourth street, in that city
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20

A son was born the first of the
week to Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Will
son, near Reinersville.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-10
WATCHING THE.
SC0REB0ARD
By United Press

BROOKLYN and Washington, leaders
in the major league pennant races,
were certaiA of holding their hon
ors today-the first time in several
weeks that the leaders in both
leagues have had firm grip on first
place.
BROOKLYN now enjoys a 2-game
lead over the second place Chicago
Cubs. With New York and Phila-
delphia playing the only National
League game today, the Robins have
an opportunity to take stock before
western clubs open an eastern IN
vasion Saturday.
The Senators gained ground yes
terday, splitting doubleheader with
Boston, while Philadelphia was los
ing to New York, II to q. Sam
Jones pitched Washington to a . to
2 victory in the opener but in the
second game Boston won. to !.
Dazzy Vance was the nero of
| RroOklvn' double win over Boston,
TO and 6 to 4.
, A squeeze play in the tenth inn
ing resulted in Chicago's s fourth con-
secutive defeat by Cincinnati, to
3.
Jimmy Wilson'S douple with the
bases full in the eighth inning gave
st. Louis a to victory over Pitts
burgh.
Four hits in the ninth inning gave
the Philadelphia Phillies two runs
and 5 to 4 triumph over the New
York Giants.
Wesley Ferrell tied Ted Lyons o.
the White Sox for major league
pitching honors, turning in his 18th
win of the season to give Cleveland
u 9 to victory over st. Louis.
! George Uhle held Chicago to s
hits-all of them in the final four
inningsLand Detroit defeated the
| White SoX, s to l.
| Yesterdays Hero-Dazzy Vance
of Brooklyn, who pitched the Robins
to an 8 to o victory over Boston.
Vance allowed only three scattered
hits-two of them to the infield-
and famed batsmen. Only -four
Boston batters hit the ball out OF
the infield and Wally Berger, the
Braves home run slugger, famed
three times in as many trip to the
| plate.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-10

ed as follows: Lots %, "a, % and
26 in Block 90 of the Subdivision
of Blocks 2SB, 90, 80. 81, BIB,
44B, As and ALB according to Map
number 103, on file in the office Of
the County Recorder of said I'M
perial County.
And public notice is hereby given
that on Monday, the 28th day OF
July, 1880, at IL O'Clock. noon OF
that day, at the front door of the
Court house, in the City Of Ell Gem
tro, County of Imperial. State OF
California, I will. in obedience to
said order Of sale and decree OF
foreclosure, sell the above described
property, or so much thereof as may
be necessary to raise sufficient
money to satisfy said judgment,
with interest and costs, to the high
est and best bidder, for gold coin
of the United States.
Dated July 1st, 1880.
RAY EDGAR
Commissioner appointed by
said Court.
WHITELAW & WHITELAW,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
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