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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-04-03
PENNSVII1LE LAD BEGINS
HIS CAREER AS MARINE

The rowing life of a U. S. Marine
is in prospect for John j. Davis OF
Pennsville, who is now undergoing
training in the drills, duties and
customs of the soldiers of the sea at
San Diego, Calf, according to a re-
cent report of enlistments at that
training station. Attracted by the
prospect of serving aboard a battle
ship, seeing some foreign lands, or
the appearance of the smart mil
itary uniform worn by the Marines.
Davis applied for enlistment at Los
Angeles, Feb. IT, and was sent to
the West Coast naval base, where
his instruction as recruit will soon
be completed. John is 10 years old,
and is a son of James NJ Davis, of
Pennsville He enlisted for four
years, and during that period he
may decide to take advantage of the
special educational courses offered
by the Marine corps. At least he is
bound to have interesting exper-
fences while following the fortunes
of the sea soldiers.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-04-03
Death Claims Peter Burkhart

Peter Burkhart, 83, died sudden
ly Sunday afternoon at the home OF
his daughter Mrs. j. E. Smith or
GAINESVILLE, where he and his wife
had been for the past six months.
He retired Sunday afternoon for a
nap, and never awakened. Mrs.
Burkhart found that her husband
was dead when she could not arouse
him.
Mr. Burkhart was born on Dutch
Hill, Morgan county. where he was
reared and where he spent much of
his life. For some years past he
had made Philo his home Besides
his wife and the daughter named,
he leaves son Herman Burkhart OF
Columbus, and a daughter Mrs. Ar
thur Eye of Stovertown. Three sis
ters and two brothers preceded him
in death-Mrs. Jacob Swingle, Mrs.
Mary Beisser, Mrs Jacob Ribble,
and John and Jacob Burkhart. He
was member of the German
Lutheran church.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday morning at Trinity Lutheran
church after which the body was
taken to Dutch Hill Lutheran church
for further services, and interment
was made in the church cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-04-03
Addresses Sebring Rotarians

Speaking on the life of Presiden,
Andrew Johnson, Rev. 0. J. Moore
of Uniontown, Ohio, and former Sc
bring pastor, brought to the Sebring
Rotary club Tuesday evening a very
fine historical account of the life of
this little known member of the fam
lily of presidents of the United
States. Mr.. Moore spoke of his early
life and struggles for political pre-
ferment, all the way up from the
humblest local offices to the pfesi-
dency, dwelt at some length on the
bitter trial for impeachment, and
recounted Johnson's later vindica-
ton and election to United States
senate. By IL aision still more
recently handed down by Chief JUS
tice Taft, of the United States SUI
preme court, in a parallel case, the
former president was again vindi-
Gated.
Mr.. Moore was entertained at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. j. Z.
Torbert, returning home Wednes-
day. Mrs. Moore is in Lakeside
hospital, Cleveland, for observation,
although her health has been fairly
good of late.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-04-03

Isaac Atkinson, 73, died March
20 at Chester, w. Va. Death fol-
lowed a four days illness from pa
ralysis. He was a son of the late
Morris X. and Margaret Winner At
kinson. He was twice married. His
first wife was Mary Daugherty At
kinson, now deceased. A daughter,
Mrs. A. l.. Rabberman of Pitts
burgh, Pa, and a sister Mrs. j. j.
Lewis of Waterford, survive. In
the year 1925 he was married to
Loretta Bell. She survives. The de-
ceased was a retired employe of the
Pittsburgh Railway Co. He was
born in Morgan county, and at one
time resided at Chesterhill, also at
Glouster and Marietta. For 23 years
he resided in Pittsburgh, going
from there to Chester, w. Va.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-04-03

Marshall L. Gobel, aged II years,
died March 25 at the home of his
son-in-law and daughter Mr.. and
Mrs. Stacy Vess in Trimble. He was
born near Amesville, and after his
marriage to Elizabeth Gilley of Ath-
ems, made that city his home for a
time. After leaving Athens he and
his wife located in Sunday Creek
valley, residing both at Trimble and
in Glouster. Mr.. Gobles wife died
about nine years ago, since which
time he had made his home with
the Vess family. Besides the daugh-
ter Mrs. Vess, he leaves one sister,
Mrs. Elizabeth Henry of Athens,
and two brothers who reside in the
west
Funeral services were held at the
Trimble M. E. church March 27, and
burial was made in the Glouster
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-04-03
Mrs. Mary u. LOngfellOW Dies

Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Sam
uel and Elizabeth Kinsey Archer,
was born Nov. "a, 1857, and passed
away at her home, the VIM. Bolea
farm on Newton Ridge, April l, be-
ing past 73 years of age. She was
the mother of 10 children. She is
survived by her husband, James
Longfellow. and seven children
Jack of the west; Charles of the
home; Mrs. Nettie White, near
Pennsville; Mrs. Jennie Frances,
who resides in West Virginia;
George and Elmer of Stockport, and
Mrs. Bertha Hogue of White Cot
tage: also one sister, Mrs. Martha
Roberts, and number of grand
children. Mrs LongfellOw was pre-
ceded in death by her father, moth
er, three sons and one sister. She
had been i'll with complication Of
troubles, since the first of January.
Funeral services will be conduct
ed at the David Vanfossen home.
Stockport, this afternoon, at 1900
O'Clock, with burial in the Stock
port cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-04-03
MusicaI comedx we'll Receiyed


The musical comedy, The Gold
IN Trail" given in the opera house
last Thursday evening by the NJ &
M. glee clubs and the M. e M. Or
chestra, was well attended, and was
an interesting performance. 1t
was under the direction of Miss
Mary Florence Mason, music SUI
pervisor in the schools, Miss Emma
Lee Stewart having charge of the
libretto, Mrs. r. K. Brown, jr., the
dances, and Miss Grace Beckwitb
the costumes. The cast of char
acters was composed of Frances
Conner, Mary Elizabeth Partesius,
Thelma Tillotson, Maurine Oglevee,
Winifred Havener, Elson Brande-
berry, Wayne Northrup, Robert
Barkhurst, Charles Whitaker, Har-
old Milligan, Raymond Adrean, Wal
ter Mayes, William Allen and King
Betz. The solos, speaking parts and
other work by these were ably sup
plemented by the choruses of the
glee clubs, the fanciful dancing,
bandits "emigrants'' and so on,
and the costuming, etc, making a
colorful setting for all
The personnel of the orchestra
Ger, Thomas Kenney, Joyce Tillot
son, Carlton Henderson. Edith Kill
dow, Earl Lowell, Wayne Northrup,
James Leeper, Max Price, Dorothy
Barkhurst, Dorothy Kraps, Frank
James Finley, King Betz
and Jeanette Martin
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-04-03
Elder w. f.. NuZum Dies

Elder w. F. Nuzum, rs, died
suddenly at his home in Columbus,
Tuesday. He was pastor of the East
Side Christian church of that city,
Elder Nuzum was quite well known
in this vicinity, having preached at
number of the different Christian
churches of the county, in years past.
His wife died about three years ago.
He is survived by two daughters
and son-Mrs. Frank Roberts of
Glouster; Mrs. Marcilla Fisher of the
home, and Earl Nuzum Of Columbus.
The body was brought to New
Lexington, and funeral services will
be held today, with interment in the
New Lexington cemetery, beside his
wife.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-04-03
Will Make Trip To Europe

Mrs. j. NJ. Anderson, formerly of
Malta, now of Columbus, is named
as another Gold Star mother who will
make the trip abroad, authorized by
the government. The body of her son
Harold, lies in cemetery in France.
Mrs. Anderson will sail from New
York May z, and will be accompan-
led by Mrs. Name Swingle of Newark,
a daughter of the late VIM. Gray OF
Deavertown, and who also has a son
buried in foreign cemetery. Their
trip will be made at the same time
that Mrs. S. V. Hale and Mrs. Janette
Hill go. Mrs. Ellen Shipley, as pre-
viously noted, will sail May IA.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-04-03
JAMES G. CRISNTAN DIES
FOLLOWING LONG ILLNESS

Mr.. James G. Crisman, mention o;
whose illness from kidney and blad-
der trouble had been made in this
paper from time to time, passed
away at his home on the north
river road, about mile from here,
Tuesday afternoon at / o'clock. He
had been Ill for many months, and
for time was at the Good Samari-
tan hospital, GAINESVILLE, for treat
ment.
Had Mr.. Crisman lived until July
|29 of this year, he would have been
80 years of age. His parents were
the late Jehu and Nancy Meloy
Crisman, and he was born at Union
vile. When he was about four years
of age. his mother died, and four
years later his father passed away.
His mothers people took him into
their home where he was reared, the
Meloy family home being in East
Bloom, and now owned by Ethan and
Howard Greer. Mr.. Crisman was
twice married. His first wife was
Miss Lizzie Barkhurst. She died
some years ago. One son was bora
to this union-Clarence Crisman
* -.
Nov Is, 1882, he was married to
Mary Yost of Piatt county, Illinois
She died Sept. 13, 1924 BY his
second marriage two daughters sur
vive-Daisy, wife of Chas. L. Devol
of this place, and Ella, wife of Ar
thur Mellinger of Indianapolis, Ind
He also leaves 13 grandchildren
and half-sister, Mrs. Emma Girls
man Hood, who when last heard
from, resided in California The
deceased attended school at Pisgah,
and later took business course at
GAINESVILLE. When a young man he
spent few years in the states OF
Missouri, Iowa and Illinois. On his
return he bought and managed the
store at Gaysport. Selling it in
1883, he purchased the Isaiah Ken
nison farm, and moved to that place,
where he made his home the re-
mainder of his life.
Mr. Crisman's life is linked with
bit of notable history. When Gen.
eral Morgan made his famous raid
through this county, he was cap
tured by Morgan's men and taken as
a guide. They wanted a guide to
Cumberland, o. Young Crisman re-
NAMED with them for several miles,
or until they found another guide,
who knew the way to the place des-
ignated.
When FL years of age the deceas-
ed joined Corinthian lodge, No. Ill,
F. e A. M, at this place, and for
more than 58 years had been a Ma
son, attending regularly so long as
his health permitted. At one time
he was a member Of the X. of p. or
der at this place. Mr. Crisman was
a man who kept himself well in
formed on the topics of the day. He
was a good citizen, honest, honor
able and accommodating He loved
the association and companionship
of friends
Funeral services will be conduct
ed Friday morning at 10 O'Clock, at
the late home. Interment will be
made in the McConnelsville ceme-
terry.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-04-03
Will Be Employed In Pittsburgh

We are informed that Mr.. Ray
mond Birch has accepted a position
with the HARRISON Walker Refrac-
tories Company, in their office, at
Pittsburgh He has been for some
time at Roseville-employed there
in the engineering experiment sta
tion of the clay products plant,
which is operated under the super
vision of the Ohio State University,
and he has work to finish at Rose
vile before taking up his new po-
sition. He and his family will likely
locate in Pittsburgh about the first
of June.
The company with which he will
be employed is one of the largest
and best of its kind, and has plants
in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Indiana,
Missouri and Ohio-the one in the
last named being at Portsmouth.
They own clay properties all over
the country.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-04-03
Miles ID. WOOdfOrd Is Dead

Miles d. Woodford, aged about
81 years, died Sunday at Canton,
OF general infirmities. His wife.
Amanda Martin Woodford, died
Nov. 2S, 1923. Surviving are three
daughters-Mrs. Carrie B. Piatt of
Portland, Ore; Mrs. Ota S. Willis of
Waterford, and Mrs. Bernice Beebe
of Canton. One brother, X. P. Wood
ford of Waterford, also survives, he
being the only surviving member OF
a family of nine. The deceased was
d native of Waterford, residing
there until about 20 years ago, when
he moved to Chesterhill, at which
place his wife passed away Nov. 2S,
1923, since which time he had made
his home for the most part with his
Mrs. Willis of Waterford
He spent most of his winters at Can
ton. Mr.. Woodford was a kind
generous man, with jovial dispo-
sition, which made him many
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon at o'clock, at the
Waterford M. E. church, and inter-
ment was made in the Waterford
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-04-03
Brother OF Mrs. Il. O. Wiley Dies

Mrs. E. o. Wiley, near McCon-
nelsville, received word Monday of
the death of her brother Emmett
Evans, aged 62, at Pittsburgh, which
resulted from heart trouble His
home was at Trinway, O., but he
had been called to Pittsburgh by the
illness of his daughter. He is sur
vived by his wife and four children:
Hazel, Josephine and Earl of Pitts
burgh, and Edith of Canton. He al
so leaves his aged parents, Mr. and
Mrs w. l.. Evans who make their
home with Mrs. Wiley. Besides the
sister mentioned, he leaves three
other sisters and three brothers.
Samuel Evans or Akron; Mrs. Min
ME Farson and Wilbert Evans OF
Canton; Otto of Miamisburg, and
Mrs. Jessie Brown and Mrs. Mary
Gordon of GAINESVILLE. His parents
We're both unable to attend the fu-
neral
The funeral was held at Pitts
burgh at o'clock, Wednesday, and
burial was made there
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-04-03
Leonard Inman Takes Life

Leonard Inman, aged Is years,
son of Mrs. Myrtle Inman of Zanes-
vile, committed suicide last Thurs
day afternoon, by hanging himself
with his leather belt, in the county
detention home, at GAINESVILLE. He
was to have been sentenced to the
Boys Industrial Home, Lancaster.
He was arrested March 21, and had
confessed to the robbing of store
at Philo. When the county juvenile
court official called for the boy for
sentence, his dead body was found.
the feet touching the cell floor, and
the body erect beside his cell cot.
1t is stated that the boys father is
a fugitive from justice. The boy was
one of family of nine children, and
the family is said to be in destitute
circumstances.
Funeral services were held Sun
day afternoon, and the body was
taken to the Deavertown cemetery
for burial
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-04-03
Boy Breaks Arm

Bernard Greuey, IA year old son
of Alex Greuey, Deerfield township,
while working about sawmill
Tuesday, fell breaking both bones
in his right arm, between the wrist
and elbow. Less than a year ago
this boy had two fingers taken off,
while working about the saw mill,
and the fingers being on the right
hand.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-04-03
Browns Home From Trim

Mrs. Lizzie Brown and daughter
Miss Catherine Brown returned
Tuesday from an extensive western
trip, covering a period of more than
two months. They visited Mrs.
Browns brother, John r. Bozman
at Alhambra, CAL, and sister Mrs
D. w. Richards of San Gabriel, Cal.
They also visited in Pasadena, Cal.
and on their way home stopped at
the Grand Canyon; visited in Chi
cago, at Marion, Ind, and in CO.
lumbus, O.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-04-03
Has Scarlet Fever

Robert Glenn, student at Mus
kingum college, New Concord, is
quarantined at the home of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Glenn OF
Meigsville township, with mild
case of scarlet fever. Muskingum
college was closed Tuesday because
of scarlet fever, there having been
some cases at that college.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-04-03
With ROtarianS

The regular monthly meeting of
the Rotarians was held Friday night
at the Kenncbec hotel. A fine swiss
steak dinner was served. Atty G
0. McGonagle and Capt Irven Tray
is were guests. The speaker of the
evening was Mr.. Travis, who in his
interesting and ''peppy'' manner
gave a splendid address on his early
steamboat experiences. Only those
who have heard Mr.. Travis along
such lines can fully appreciate what
the Rotarians enjoyed Friday night
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-04-03
Leaves For California

Mrs. Ruby Palmer who spent
three months here with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Robinson, left
Tuesday morning for Los Angeles,
Cal. Mrs. Palmer is an architect
with the firm of w. L. Risley. Last
week Mrs Palmer made a business
trip to New York City and other
places in the east, going as far as
Connecticut.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-04-03
julius PenneIl Injured

Mr. julius H. Pennell of Zanes-
Vile, son of Rev. j. H. Pennell, was
badly hurt Saturday when on his
way to work at the Ohio power plant
at Philo. He was riding a motor
cycle, and to avoid hitting freight
train, swerved into the Stoneware
Pottery Co. building. He suffered, it
is stated, a slight concussion of the
brain, badly sprained left wrist,
and bruises about his shoulders.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-04-03
Valley Lodge, o. f. S., Inspection

Valley lodge, No. 10, o. E. S.
held its annual inspection Tuesday
evening. About 200 were present,
which included close to so visitors.
A number of different orders were
represented. A class of four candi
dates were initiated. Mrs. Ruth
RansbottOm Brown, Deputy Grand
Matron, of Roseville, made the in
spection. Refreshments were serv-
ed, and in all it was a very nice oc-
casiOn.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-04-03
Deaths Toll
March 81 to April 3

Peter Burkhart, GAINESVILLE.
Leonard Inman, GAINESVILLE.
Clarence F. Ridgley, Logan.
Ludwell Spencer, McConnelsville.
Emmett Evans, Pittsburgh.
Oscar Kittle, East Branch.
Mrs. Mary Longfellow, Newton Ridge
Jas. G.. Crisman, McConnelsville.
Mrs. Russell Snearley, Detroit.
Isaac Atkinson, Chester, w. Va.
George Quigley, Stockport.
Miles ID. WoodfOrd, Canton.
Elder w. f. Nuzum, Columbus.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-03
VALLEY YOUTHS
TO GET CHANCE
AT WEST POINT

Representative Swing has asked
the U. S. Civil Service Commission TO
conduct at the county seats
throughout his district a competl-
tive examination for the benefit OF
those boys who are seeking the con-
gressmans appointment to the Mill
tary Academy at West Point.
The examination will be conduct
ed by the local representative OF
the Civil Service Commission at the
Post Office at the county seat IN
each county (unless otherwise de-
signated by the local representative
beginning at 9 o'cock in the morn
ing, January 10, 1881.
A letter from the congressman will
be necessary in order to take this
examination. The persons who may
be considered for appointment must
be not under II nor over % years OF
age on July l next, and not less
than 5 feet 4 inches in height.
Boys interested should write Mr..
Swing at Washington for further in
formation.
The three highest of those ex-
amined will be asked TO submit ad-
ditional evidence as TO their physi-
cal and moral qualifications, and
their natural aptitude for leader
ship. and the appointment will be
based upon the combined showing.
An unusual amount of interest
has already been expressed by boys
in this appointment, which will be
made to take effect July I, 1881.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-03
g HOME BUILDERS PAGE
Many Helpful Owners of Imperial Valley
BUILDINC-LOAN
BUSINESS SHOWS
STEADY GROWTH

There has been a slowing up, but
no recession of growth III the build
inc and loan business during the
last quarter, according to repor,
rendered to the Department of In
vestment for presentation at the
October meeting OF Governor
Young's council, by Charles A.
Whitmore. state buildin gand loan
commissioner.
The figures just complied from
returns by all California associa
tions as of September 80 show q
28 per cent increase in combined
resources, a IA per cent increase
in cash on hand, CT per cent in
crease in bonds owned, and 3 per
cent increase in sales of investment
certificates and membership shares.
The total assets Of California as
sociationS now amount to $527,-
376 1895 CO. The increase since Sep
tember, 1929, period of one year,
has been 500, 900 10000 or 1875 per
cent. The total amount of invest
ment certificates and membership
shares now issued by associations is
$470,87 ,40400, an increase of $l3,-
900000.00 for the quarter or per
cent The increase since the first
Of the year in the sale of these Sc
curities representing savings in
vestments on the part Of the peo-
pie of California has amounted to
$50 900 10000 or l24 per cent.
Building and loan associations
continue to improve their current
position, and q comparison shows
that they have enjoyed an increase
of II per cent during the last
quarter in excess of current assets
over current liabilities. The ratio
between them is now SO to as
against 2.7 to l on June 80, 1880.
In view OF the prevailing i'll
vestment and loaning conditions
throughout the State OF California,
the progress shown by building and
loan associations is considered cX-
ceedingly creditable to these saw
ings and home building institutions.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-03
FORMER LOCAL
RESIDENT DIES
OF WAR INJURY

Losing a game but hopeless fight
against a throat affliction resulting
from being gassed during the World
War, Ralph j. JeweD Allen, for
merly Of this city, died Saturday
al IndiO
Allen came here several years ago
and worked for George Varney as
advertising man and window trim
nier. He had been a professional
whistler before the war, and did
some entertaining of this sort
while here, his appearances N the
role Of entertainer being limited
however, because Of his affliction.
He had been starred with Lew Doc
stader's minstrels and appeared
tor years in his own act on the
Orpheum and Keith circuits be-
fore enlisting the army.
After Varney's discontinued busi-
ness he opened restaurant on
Main street and operated it for a
short time before removing 20 In
Go where he was operating sta
tionary store az the time Of his
death
Allen was the son of Professor
z. A. Allen Of the engineering de-
partmert of Stanford University
ald q nephew of Angelo Rossi, act
ing mayor of San Francisco. In
addition 10 his father he is sur
yiyed by his widow ard a sister,
Mrs. Robert Schomberg Of Palo
Alto.
Funeral arrangements We're a.
aiting the arrival of relatives
from the north. -zVs4ti