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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26
Death OF Mrs. Temperance Scott

Mrs. Irene Hale and her father
Lemuel Fleming received word OF
the death of Mrs. Hale's aunt, Mrs.
T. A. Scott which occurred in Col
umbus Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Scott's maiden name was
Temperance Stoneman, and she was
a daughter of the late Isaac Stone
man of McConnelsville, and was a
sister of the late Mrs. Lemuel Flem-
ing. Of the Stoneman family of II
children, only one is now living,
Mrs. Scott's sister, Mrs. Elizabeth
Secrest of Ava, o. Mrs. Scott's
daughter and only child, Mrs. Hat
tie Paxton, died Is years or so ago.
Mrs. Scott had resided in Columbus
several years, and made her home
with her granddaughter Mrs. Harry
Hiss.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26
Visitor From Illinois

Mr.. B. B. Smith of Belvidere, ILL.,,
was a caller at the Democrat office
last Friday. He was visiting his
uncles William and Adam Smith and
his aunt Mrs. Frank Foster of
Reinersville locality, and came into
McConnelsville to look after some
business matters-among them re-
newing his Democrat subscription;
also to greet old friends in this local
|ity. Mr.. Smith who is son of Mat
thew Smith who died nine years ago.
is native Of Center township, and
spent his early life in that locality.
and taught school there, and among
other important things he did was to
correspond from there for the Nor
gan County Democrat. He left Nor
gan county in 1880. Mr.. Smith
also in his early years taught in the
schools at Bellville, O. He had been a
student at the Normal school in
Mansfield. After leaving Ohio he set
tied in Illinois, in the BeIvidere
locality, and has since made his
home there. His wife died about two
years ago. He was for number of
of years in the creamery business,
also dealt in real estate, buying and
selling farms, and has been in the
oil and gas business. He has, retired
from active participation in these
things, but retains business interests
to some extent.
Mr.. Smith left his home on his
present visiting trip, June g. Before
coming to Morgan county he visited
at Akron and other places in Sum-
nit county which is his wife's home
county; also at Detroit, Toledo and
Cleveland. He expected to leave Nor
gan county about the middle of this
week on his homeward trip, and to
visit relatives in Marietta. From
there he planned a big boat trip
down the Ohio, and onto the Miss
issippi river, and up as far as Du-
buque. Ia, where he would take
train for balance of journey to his
home at Belvidere, ILL.,, and would
reach home about the 28th of June.
B. B. Smith is the last of his fam
lily, his parents, two brothers and
three sisters all being deceased.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26
Rotarians Hear C. f.. Rowland


In addition to the club members,
about 20 Morgan county farmers had
the pleasure Friday evening, of hear
ing C.E. Rowland, assistant secretary
of agriculture, and director of the
state fair Mr.. Rowland, known to
his host of friends as Red devoted
his speech to an analysis of the ag-
Yicultural situation in Morgan coun-
~. Urging the farmers to cooperate,
ne advised them to develop sheep
raising for which Morgan county is
especially adapted. He said that our
Delaine sheep were proved the best
fine wool sheep in the world, at the
largest sheep show in the world,
each year at Columbus, that we had
excellent shepherds down here, but
that no one outside the county knew
about it. Pointing out the ad
vantages of advertising, the speaker
outlined the facilities of the state
fair for this purpose. Optimism was
the dominant theme of the evening.
The farmers were urged to attend
the American Institute of Coopera-
tion to be held in Columbus, and at
which Alexander Legge, chairman OF
the Federal Farm Board, will speak.
Following the meeting, which was
held at the Kennebec, many re-
manned for conference with Mr..
Rowland.
Attending the silver anniversary
convention of Rotary in Chicago, are
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Baker, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. L.. Stanbery, and Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. G.. Scott.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26
Storm Damages

Sections of York and Deerfeld
townships were visited by heavy
wind storm Tuesday afternoon which
in places did much damage. The
large barn of George Stoneburner
was demolished; part of the roof OF
G.. e. Nelson's barn was blown
away; Harry Nelson's garage was
blown over, and some Of the win
dows in his residence broken. Much
damage was also done to timber and
fences. In parts of East Bloom,
damage was also done. III. D. Law
rence's garage was completely
wrecked, and other buildings in that
vicinity partly unroofed, and shade
and fruit trees blown over.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26

Courtesy ZanesviHe Pub. Co..
The above is vel splendid like
ness of William c.. sHaines, son of
Mr.. and Mrs j. D. Haines of Rein
ersville, who recently returned after
a two years absence with Rear Ad-
miral Richard e. Byrd, in the Ant
arctic regions. Haines was meteorol-
ogist for the expedition. He was al
so with Commander Byrd in a like
capacity, when he made his trip to
the north pole. JUST now he, along
with other members sof the party, is
extremely busy attending receptions,
ETC., in their honor However he is
expected to return to his home at
Reinersville within a few weeks, to
visit his parents.
We hope that when he does, it
will be possible for him to publicly
give out some personal experiences
and impressions.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26
Court House News
COMMON PLEAS COURT
Action for Divorce

James Henry, files suit for di-
xorce, against Blanche Henry, on
the grounds of adultery. They
were married Dec. s, 1913, at Ath-
ems, and have no children.
Docket Entries
In the foreclosure case OF The
First National Bank of McConnels-
vile VS.. Mrs. Sidney M. Mott ct al,
sale is confirmed and deed and dis
tribution ordered. Judgment to
plaintiff for costs.
In the partition case of Maude
Holcomb VS.. John Gillespie ct al,
Emmett A. Taylor is appointed guar
dian ad litem of Albert Gillespie, a
minor>
PROBATE COURT
Edward T. Carpenter, the person
named in the will. has been appoint
ed executor of the estate of Lillian
r. Carpenter, deceased. Bond 81
eco.
The will of Elizabeth j. McEl-
fresh, deceased, has been filed for
probate. \
S. e. Bone, s. A. Finley and S. N.
Manly are appointed appraisers of
the estate Of John w. Phillips, de-
ceased.
The will of Martha Hambleton,
deceased, is admitted to probate.
The will of w. w. Gadd, late OF
Penn township, is filed for probate.
The will of Chas. e. Crew is ad-
mitted to probate. The widow elects
to take under the will.
Marriage Licenses
Charles Lane of Brokaw, rubber
worker, son Of Sanford Lane, and
Mabel Eddleblute. clerk, Roxbury,
daughter of Charles Eddleblute,
Rev. Chas. Stoneburner.
Fred Moody Howard, farmer, son
Of w. A. Howard, and Mabel Lucille
Bowman, bookkeeper, daughter of
John Bowman, both of Chesterhill,
Rev. Stoneburner.
RECORDERS OFFICE
Susan Finney, deceased, to
Georgia Trimble ct al, affidavit for
transfer, McConnelsville lot.
Chas. NJ and Leila M. Elliott to
ahe Ohio Fuel Gas Co., PIP acre
lease, Meigsville, 81.
Geo. Weaver and wife to VIM.
Cline. 185 acre lease, York, 81.
Frank III. and Alice H. Walters to
The Ohio Fuel Gas Co., 155 acres,
Manchester, 81.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26

Mrs. Ellen Shipley's Trip Abroad
A representative from the Demo-
crat office had the pleasure of look
ing over some of the many interest
ing and beautiful souvenirs, Mrs.
Ellen Shipley, Gold Star mother.
brought home from her recent trip
to Europe.
Mrs. Shipley's trip abroad was
made for the purpose of visiting the
grave of her son Harry A. Shipley
who was a private in Company +,
of the 329th Infantry, who died July
3, 1918, and whose resting place is
the Oise-Aisne American cemetery
in France. Mr.. Shipley who was Is
years of age met his death by acci-
dental drowning, it will be recalled,
shortly after he had arrived in
France, and before he had entered
active service there in the war.
Mrs. Shipley's headquarters while
in France, during the time of her
three days visits to the cemetery,
was at Scissors. She had several
days of sight seeing, etc., in Paris,
before and after being at Scissors,
and saw many of the wonderful
buildings, including Notre Dame, in
that city. Among other places of
prominent mention she visited was
Compiegne, also Reims. At the lat
ter place is where the large cathe-
dral was so badly damaged at the
time of the war, but which has since
been rehabilitated. One is remind
ed however Of the devastation
wrought, by seeing the damaged and
broken places in many of the costly
statues in this cathedral.
While in Paris Mrs. Shipley made
her headquarters at the hotel Lu-
tetia. Her trip to Europe was made
OH the steamer Republic. She cam.
back on the George Washington
which is next to the largest boat
listed of the liners used in trans
porting the Gold Star people. All
kinds of the finest accommodations
and comforts were furnished, includ-
ing special dinners on the boats, in
their honor, also at the Park Central
and New Yorker hotels where Mrs.
Shipley staid during the time she
was in New York, going and coming
She left May IL for her trip
abroad, and started back June 5.
She reached her home here June 16,
having been away five weeks in ALL
There were 106 in her party of Gold
Star women who made the pilgrim
age-group C. OF these, 35 were
from Ohio, the others scattered over
many states. In the matter of care
and protection on the trip for these
pilgrims, each group of women was
provided with nurse, an interpreter
and lieutenant.
One of the very impressive days
of the time spent in Europe was
Memorial day, May 80. Exercises at
the various cemeteries in France in
cluded prayers, addresses. songs by
school children, benediction, taps,
raising Of colors by Color Guard of
Veterans Of Foreign Wars, decora-
ton of graves. At the grave Of
Quentin Roosevelt, who lies buried
where he fell, not far from Disc
Aisne cemetery, a special ceremony
was held.
At the Oise-Aisne cemetery in
which Mrs Shipley was particularly
interested, are 6,993 soldiers
graves at Suresnes, 1851 graves;
MeuseArgonne, 14,168; Aisne-
Marine, 2,270; st. Mihiel, 4,149, and
SOmme, 1929.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26
Fire Damages Service station

Through the prompt, efficient SER
vice Of the fire department, very
bad fire was no doubt averted here
Tuesday evening about $50 O'Clock,
when fire broke out in the vulcaniz-
ing department of the Price Service
station, located in the Fouts build
ing on South Kennebec avenue. Just
how the fire started is not known.
Max Price was in the front room,
when he heard dull explosion, and
glancing back into the vulcanizing
room saw the place in flames. He
gave the alarm, and in about five
minutes the fire department was on
the scene and the blaze extinguished,
which was done by chemicals. The
fire may have started from electrical
wiring, since Dean Smith, an en-
ploye of the station, was rendered
unconscious by electric shock, while
helping fight the fire.
The damage to the building and
equipment, stock, etc., in all will not
exceed 5000, all covered by insur-
ance. The flames had burned through
the ceiling, and few minutes delay
would have been very disastrous.
The handling of the situation dem
Onstrated the real worth of well
organized fire department.
Fire Chief Ashton asks us to re-
quest the people, at fires, to kindly
keep out of the way of the firemen.
in order that the fremen may not be
hindered in their work; also as a
matter of personal safety. 1t is also
requested that all autos be kept a
safe distance away from the fire.
since it sometimes becomes neces-
sary to quickly shift the fire en-
gine's position, and nothing should
be in the way to interfere with the
movement.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26

Hon. Rupert Beetham, state pro-
hibition commissioner, delivered an
address here Monday evening, at the
Methodist Episcopal church. 1t was
an open meeting, sponsored by the
brotherhood of that church.
Mr.. Beetham spoke at some length
on phases of prohibition enforce
ment, bringing out many good
points. He stated that nothing is
ever settled until it is. settled right.
and to settle the prohibition ques-
tion takes good citizenship, A good
citizen must have good ideals, and
impart them to others. The speak
er stated that people Twill believe
anything if told to them often
enough" saying that much Of re-
port that there is now more drinking
than ever, is wet propaganda which
has been told so often that people
believe it. Use your gray matter,
and you will know that things are
better than with the open saloon, he
said. People become discouraged,
he stated, because the 18th amend
ment has not been 1907 perfect.
The mere saying of the constitution,
he said, doesn't entirely and at once
stop things; it takes time, and
money and work. He cited among
other things, as an example, the
question of slavery. Go to work as
good citizens and help with the
great problem of prohibition. Don't
let its enemies talk it down.
The attendance at the meeting
was rather small-nOt what it
should have been, considering the
prominence of the speaker, and the
importance of the question discuss
ed.
Some members of the brother
hood, to the number of about 20, and
a few ladies of the church, entertain
ed Mr.. and Mrs. Beetham at 6
o'clock dinner at the Kennebec ho-
tel
Preceding the address, our Amer
lean Juvenile concert orchestra gave
concert of their delightful music.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26
Dynamite Can Explodes

The nine year old daughter of
Delford Hambel of Rosseau narrow
ly escaped serious injury the first
of the week, when a dynamite cap
exploded. The little girl found the
cap which a road worker had lost,
and she struck it, SO that it explod-
ed. Her legs and arm were badly
cut and Scared, but luckily none of
the charge struck her face.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26
Morgan County's Unemployed

From the census headquarters OF
shis district, at GAINESVILLE, comes the
announcement that at the time of
the April 1, 1880, decennial census
enumeration, "the number of per-
sons living in Morgan county and us
aaily working at gainful occupa-
ton, who were reported on unem-
ployment schedule as without a job,
able to work, and looking for job -
was 1T. This. number was divided
ever the county, as follows:
Bloom township, 5; Bristol. none;
Center, Q; Deerfeld,' IT; Homer, g.:
Malta village, 27; balance of Malta
township, 10; Manchester, IL; Ches-
serhill, IL; balance of Marion town
ship, 26; Meigsville, none; McCon
nelsville, 15 balance of Morgan
township, none; Penn township, q;
Union township, 2; Stockport, 10;
balance of Windsor township, IL;
Deavertown, none; balance of York
township, 4.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26
Chicken Causes Unusual Accident

Chicken Causes Unusual Accident
A chicken and two automobiles
sort of played tennis game Sun
day, when Mr.. and Mrs. G.. L. Carle-
ton of this place and Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Lindimore Of Malta were on
their way to New Lexington. The
Carleton auto was starting up the
winding hill this side of New Lex
ington, and a machine was coming
down. Just as they were about to
pass, a chicken started across the
road, and the automobile descend
ing the hill, struck it in such
way that it was knocked through
the windshield of the Carleton
machine, passed between Mr. and
Mrs. Carleton who were in the
front seat, and landed in the laps
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lindimore who were
occupying the rear seat. When
the diagnosis was completed, it was
found that besides the death of the
chicken, the windshield of the
Carleton car was broken, and glass
scattered through the machine; Mr..
Carleton had his eye glasses brok-
en-, and himself had several minor
cuts and scratches-that was all.
Mr.. Carleton and party drove into
New Lexington, got new wind
shield put in, and continued on
their way.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26
Nicholas-B s-BullOck Wedding

The New Lexington Daily Sentinel
of June % had the following:
Miss Ruth Vaughn Bullock Of this
city became the bride of Frank W.
Nicholas of Dayton, at beautiful
wedding, solemnized at the home OF
the brides aunt, Mrs. B. G.. Davis OF
Mill street, New Lexington, Satur-
day, June 21, at IL o'clock. Rev.
A. p. Cherington read the service,
which was celebrated before an i'm
provised altar, banked with ferns,
smilax, and roses, and further beau
titled by white cathedral candles.
Miss Bullock, who was unattended,
was gowned in cream lace over silk
and wore brown hat trimmed with
coral velvet. Her slippers match
ed the hat in color; and the Tails
man roses in her bouquet of roses,
gypsophila and lilies-of-the-valley,
matched the ribbon trimming of her
hat.
Following the ceremony, the we'd
ding party repaired to the Park ho-
tel for a wedding breakfast. The
tables were decorated with white
candles and delphiniums; and boast
ted a brides cake as centerpiece.
The young couple left early in the
afternoon for honeymoon trip,
which will be concluded by July FL,
when they will be at home at 1149
Linda Vista avenue, Dayton. Miss
Bullock is the daughter of C.L. Bull
lock and the late Mrs. Mabel Vaughn
Bullock of this city; and has been
engaged in teaching at Dayton for
the past two years. The bridegroom
is a prominent young attorney of
Dayton.
For her gOing-away outfit, the
bride wore an ensemble Of navy
blue with matching hat.
The wedding guests included the
following relatives and friends: Mr..
and Mrs. G. l.. Bullock. Muskegon,
Mich; Mrs. H. T. Bullock, Paines-
Vile; Mr.. and Mrs. John Yordy,
Mrs. Violet Hawkins. Urbana; Mr..
and Mrs. F. e. Hulett, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A. Mccormack and daughter
Margaret Ann, Cleveland; Mr.. and
Mrs. Claude Van Dyne, Dayton; Mrs.
e. O. Townsend and Miss Virginia
Townsend, Mansfield; Misses Marge
and Sally Bradfield, Barnesville;
Misses Harriet Vaughn, Mary Louise
Hartnell and Winifred, Glass, Bev-
erly; Mr.. and Mrs. y. o. Cullen.
Rev. A. P. Cherington, Misses Gladys
Jones, Florence Elder and Ann Jen-
kins. New Lexington; Mr.. and Mrs.
B. G.. Davis.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26
Has Blood Poisoning

Kenneth Price, New Lexington
bus driver, who has been suffering
with blood poisoning, is better. The
trouble started from a small scratch
on his right hand. He was taken
Wednesday to GAINESVILLE, where he
had his hand opened. His condition
is satisfactory.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26
Miniature Golf Course Here

Messrs. Thos. Patterson of this
place and Richard Choguill of Stock
port have leased the f. B. Smith
field out the GAINESVILLE pike, at the
corporation limit, and are opening
a miniature 18 hole golf course.
They are busy getting the grounds
in shape; the equipment has been
ordered, and it is expected that all
will be in readiness for the opening
on the afternoon of July 4.
This is d game that is at present
very popular.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26
Scratched BY Mad Dog

Mrs. T.. B. Adrean of this place,
while in GAINESVILLE last week visit
ing her sister-in-law Mrs. Jessie
Stowe. was scratched on the arm by
their dog which afterwards 1T was
learned was rabid. Mrs. Adrean is
taking the pasteur treatment. The
dog also bit Mrs. Stoves husband.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26
Take Interesting Auto Trip

The editor of this paper, with
VIM. Allen as chief auto pilot, re-
turned Sunday afternoon from a
three and a half days trip through
West Virginia; to Charleston, Lex
ington, Va; Natural Bridge, Va:
Shenandoah valley; Winchester, Va,
and Washington, D. C.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26
BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND FAIR
BOARD IN NEW QUARTERS

The Morgan county board of cleo
cultural society who have been oc
cupying rooms on the second floor of
the building, formerly known as the
Sprague building here, will after
July 1st have their headquarters in
the rooms on the second floor Of the
Norris building, formerly occupied
by the late Atty Chas. H. Fouts.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26
Deaths Toll

June 10 to 20, 1880
Eta Hamilton, Hendrysburg.
Carol X. Watherell, Malta.
T. w. Garrett, Oakland, Calf.
Mrs. Temperance Scott. Columbus.
Mrs. L0rena Paisley. High Hill.
Mrs. Lizzie Yocom Barnesville.
w. s. Lukens, Zanesville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26
Seattle Woman Visits At Roxbury

Miss Joliet Glen of Seattle,
Wash, has been visiting relatives at
Roxbury and Beverly, also at Ma
rietta. She is a daughter of the late
N. T. Glen, and was born in the
house now occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Thornton Lochary, it is stated, and
spent her early girlhood at Roxbury.
Before coming to Roxbury locality
on her visit, she had visited friends
at Boston, also in New York. She
expected to visit relatives at New
Castle, Pa, before leaving for her
western home.
Among the enjoyable features in
the time of Miss Glen's visit in the
Roxbury and Beverly locality, was a
reunion of the Glen family, held at
Embree park, Pennsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26
House Burns Near Hackney

During the storm Tuesday after
noon, lightning struck the John
Roberts residence, near Hackney.
setting it on fire, and it was burn
ed. The contents Of the first foer
and basement were practically all
saved. The property was insured in
the grange. Mr.. Roberts resided
alone. and he has moved into anoth-
/ er house on his farm.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26

VIM. Fowler's residence in Bristol
township was struck by lightning
during the electrical storm, Tuesday
afternoon. The damage was slight
Mrs. Fowler who was the only occu-
pant of the house at the time, was
somewhat stunned.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26
Miss Weber Going To Europe

Miss Catherine Weber, daughter
of Judge and Mrs. L. J.. Weber Of
GAINESVILLE, will leave today for a
tour OF Europe. Miss Weber is
girls physical education instructor
at GAINESVILLE high school.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26

Local Band To Broadcast August 18
According to announcement made
over station WLW, Malconta Post
Band will broadcast the evening OF
August 18, over station WLW, Gin
cinnati, at the time of the state con.
vention of the American Legion.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26

Miss Azelia White, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. T. R. White Of Stock
port, sails June 26 from Montreal
to spend the summer in Europe.
She will attend the Passion Play
and visit eight or nine countries.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26
A Scorcher

Tuesday afternoon the tempera-
ture at the government station here,
just before the rain, registered 80,
which broke the record for the sea.
son so far.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26

DIR. w. G. Leeper who had been
visiting here with his son James
Leeper, and his parents. DR.. and
Mrs. J. F. Leeper, returned to Cleve-
hand Friday. His father accompa-
MED him to that city for a weeks
visit.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-06-26

Glouster suffered a $4,000 fire
loss last Thursday, when the Sum
day Greek store and Clark shoe
store building burned.