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New Britain herald., 1930-02-18
CHILDREN RESCUED
 FROM HOUSE AFIRE
Carried Out Of Smoke Filled
 Room on Beaver Street
MOTHER OUT SEEKING JOB
Candle in " indUw Ignite, Curtain and Flames spread I;apidly- WuIu&n and Fireman Save Little t,irl~ Ircm Danger.

While d mother Has nul in search Of employment this morning two children, agr n>r and three. Wrrr Jt home lorErd m a @mokc-ullaI rooir Wh"r they w,r" unally ruscucd ny a Ici@hnGr with tUc Iid ut tr,muu-
 Little Virginia lInltt. uFc yrlr> old. ani her yoIugu sister. irene were l"tI #r hhmr. lp5 Beaver stree. while Mrs. Andrew IIuott. their mother. WIs answering u u,Wspup.l advertisement for 1 Nonuu tp un hou@r york; \ candle which wIG left burning iu inc window .2Uijel ;ho curtains and tll" rooms ~,rr soou ahIazr. < n"jghhor SAW th" @moh' pouring oU oi u sU&oW nd she summoned Miss Nellie DNN@r, vhos" father, .'rhu NWy,r. owns ia' Irou'rty. Mis- puyrr found a h,y which fitted the lock and they "r- tered thr room.
 Tine nrj@j1nor left 10 scuL in th" alarm and Miss DVyry carried tr, }uuugrr child to safety. She r.- turned jp search for the otlrr child Lut you}d moi find her.
 Amos, simultaneous with tho uu- rIoarh of !I,. fire apparatus. Herb II Sauttor. substitute tr,ulau ana board of public works foreman, ar riyrd II" Wus told hy Mis- Dwy,r that 'ulr. Was another child in lt, tcnrm"ut and he ran up inc ore right auI found thu cmlI crNlft, under the table where she had hld- Gcn in fear. He carried her ,u safety and th, lirrmon r,tju@ulShcI tho blaze without great less.
 According to report received !r""r chirr William J, Noble four fit, romplnIc5 responded to the alarm. No. i, 3, l and No. ladder com pHny
 Audr"w Ilnott is employed hy ta. Standard Steel X Bearing Co.
 Ihrc" Near Death
 Cnr,f Noble, Deputy chi'f Som Y and Driver Richard Collins sucaN- r& past death by a hair this morui1a :,bouD 8 o'rloc> while responding 5' Hn alarm for a fir" on Arch slr";
 When the siren sounded traffic al thc corner of Main and Arch streets halted. \ south buuud ChHpmau street bus stopped a1 the trHUr light. officer Michael MHe.cN Incl up his arms tn warn drivers tc UamDaiu their position The drIy | of he Chapman street bus, cyid"n.. ly unaware of fine trap he W;G' clos ing on the chiefs car began tc back up toward the curb. Wh.I he halted, he allowed just cuoug. rooln- for tn" chiefs automobjl" tearing along nt high speed. to slI'. pusl. Spectators held their brcUj ! a, Driver Smith negotiated tn" ur TOW space and continued toW,iE the scene of the fire.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-18
TIL. NIMNTHI.k

New Britain and vicinity: Partly cloudy and slightly warmer tonight; Wednesday partly cloudy.
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
McKENDREE

Mrs. Rosa White spent a few days
in McConnelsville this week with her
mother Mrs Elizabeth Jett, who has
been ill with nervous trouble. Mrs.
Harry Ham visited with Mrs. For
est Parmiter one day this week. !.
Virgil Davis who has been residing
on the late Abraham Roberts farm,
moved to the j. HI. Stalker farm, the
latter part of last week. Mr.. and
Mrs. u. e. Parmiter of McConnels-
vile spent the week end with For
est Parmiter and family. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bernard Hall and family of
near Neelyville spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Teeters. The
Friendship Circle held their Feb
ruary meeting at the home Of Mrs.
Harry White. The Never Silent
club will hold their February meet
ing, Feb. 20, at the home of Mrs.
j. V. Rutledge, with an all day
meeting and pot luck dinner. Mrs
Wilma Mummey and Mrs. Harry
Ham spent an afternoon this week
with Mrs. VIM. c. Glenn.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
RURAL DALE

The revival meetings at the M E.
church for the past two weeks, con-
Quoted by the pastor here Rev. j.
X. Keller and Rev. Ray Huff of
Renrock, will continue during this
week. The attendance is very good,
and Rev. Huff and Rev. Keller have
conducted all the services in a
way that has been uplifting All
who have attended are interested in
these meetings. Mothers services
were held Thursday night, and
fathers services on the succeeding
night of last week. Both services
were very enjoyable The Baptist
Sunday school of this place kindly
dispensed with their services last
Sunday and with their Superintend-
,ent e. M. Frame, attended Sunday
school and preaching services with
the Methodist people here. E. M.
Frame conducted the Sunday school.
which was greatly appreciated by
all, which shows the friendship ex-
listing in both churches. T. r.
Jackson and daughter Mrs. Bernice
Shepherd sang duet, which was
very pleasing. A son was born to
Welcome Mercer and wife, Sunday
night. Mother and baby are get
ting along nicely. Rev. and Mrs.
Keller celebrated their 25th we'd
ding anniversary last Saturday.
Some of their near relatives from
GAINESVILLE, and their married daugh-
ter and baby of Waynesburg, o.,
came to the parsonage to spend the
day, and in the afternoon quite a
few people of the village and vi
cinity called at their home and pre-
sented this very worthy couple with
a silver offering, which they very
thankfully received. Their daugh-
ter planned a reception in evening,
and about 40 persons from Rural
Dale with eatables for a pot luck
supper went to the parsonage,
where they all enjoyed the de-
licious repast together. Rev. Huff
was also present, and made pleas
ing talk which caused much merri-
ment. All had an enjoyable even
ing and before leaving congratu.
lated Rev. and Mrs. Keller on the
very enjoyable 25th wedding ami
versary of their married life, with
wishes that they may enjoy many
more wedding anniversaries. Rev.
and Mrs. Keller and Rev. Huff and
Mrs. Rosa Young were entertained
at dinner at the Ross home one day
last week. The j. V. Riggs family
are all much better. John Shilling
lis also getting better.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
RINGGOLD

The funeral of Charles Love at
East Branch was largely attended.
1t was conducted by Elder Charles
NORM. Among those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Nutting, Sayre;
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. r. Hearing, Por-
tersville; Mr.. and Mrs. George Love,
Bucyrus; Mr. and Mrs. c. A. John
son and son Glenn, GAINESVILLE route !;
Mrs. Ruth Huffman, Sonora; George
Love, Rehoboth; Thomas H. Love,
Malta; r. w. Price and Jesse Love,
McConnelsville. Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Stump were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Daisy Earles, New Lexing-
ton, one day last week. Mrs. AL
bert Williams was i'll last week. :.
Miss Vera Walker of McCOnnelsville
was the guest of J. d. Parsons, re-
Gently. Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Van Horn
visited in Glouster, Wednesday,. :.
Pauline Fuller who has been ser
iously ill from a heavy cold for sew
eral days, is better. Mrs. Martha
Burtnett, aged lady, making her
home with her son-in-law anG
daughter Mr.. and Mrs. Elton Glad
den, is quite low from general in
firmities.. Luther Tippie had val
liable COW to die last week. Rose
Williams was badly injured from a
stick of wood hitting her head. :.
Mrs Walter Burtnett of the north
west portion of the state died last
week. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Will
liams and Mr.. and Mrs. Elton Glad
den attended the funeral. Mr.. and
Mrs. E. M. Kincaid of Lancaster
visited relatives here Sunday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
The Census OF Manufactures And
Distribution Starts

Miss Mary Vashti Jones OF
GAINESVILLE was a business visitor
here Monday, going from here to
Marietta to look after business
matters. Miss Jones is supervisor
of this the 10Th census district OF
Ohio. Enumerators in her district
have been appointed to collect data
with reference to manufactures and
distribution, mines and quarries. In
Muskingum county, the enumera-
tors for this purpose are III. x
Winegardner, Hopewell; J. Wayne
Wilcox, Dresden; James p. illegal,
Norwich route, and A l.. Crawford
New Concord route. In Washing
ton county the work will be done by
f. G. Simmons of Marietta, and f
j. Morris of Cutler And for Nor
gan county, H. r. Hilaman of Penn
township was named as enumerator
for this purpose.
These enumerators began their
work Monday, and are to have it
done by April /, at which time
census taking as to population, ag-
riculture, etc, begins, and for
which work the enumerators have
not as yet been named.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
Organize Fire Company

A number of citizens met at the
mayors office Tuesday evening for
the purpose of organizing fire
company here. DR.. c. S. Dye, pres
ident of the city council, presided.
He suggested that Russell Ashton
serve as fire chief. The suggestion
met with the approval Of those
present. Mr.. Ashton, who has had
considerable experience in such
matters, accepted He was given
authority to select mensfor the var
ious places as he deemed best. Due
to the fact that he wished to take a
little time in selecting the men, he
will name them at a later date.
However sort of temporary or
emergency organization, members of
which are to serve at once, was
named as follows: Fire engine driv-
ers, Roy Walker, G. T. White, Ger
aid Price; chemical tank, Dana
Walker, Marmaduke Sears. Ted Hill !;
chemical hose man, Dallas Scott
water plugs, Frank Howard; water
nozzle, w. H. Garner, l.. B Adrean
was selected as general handy man.
In the meantime the complete com
pany will be named, which will be
followed by regular practices and
drills. This place now has a good
fire engine that will do the work, ii
properly managed and used. Mr..
Ashton thoroughly understands it;
also how to best fight fires. Those
who have volunteered their services,
will stand back of him. After the
company is organized and going,
suggestions will be printed as to
what the public in general is ex-
pected to do, and not to do, when a
fire alarm is given. 1t is planned to
give some sort Of a benefit perform
ance soon, in order to raise money
to buy waterproof slickers for fire
fighters. The city council has vol
unteered the use of the city hall,
free for such purposes.
The names of the volunteers are ::
J. r. Alderman, Russell Ashton.
Dana Walker, Roy Walker, c.. T.
White, w. E. Johnson, Dale Scott,
VIM. H. Garner, Marmaduke Sears,
F. B. Ray, L. B. Adrean, Jno. w.
Fox, Ted Hill, Jason Drury. G.. p.
Henery, r. K. Longley, Gerald
Price, Sam Scanland, Raymond Dur
bin and Frank Howard.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
COteTie Entertainment

The ladies of the Coterie were
entertained by their husbands, with
an oyster supper at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. w H. Tompkins on
last Saturday evening The supper
was cooked and served by the men,
while the ladies and young folks
spent the evening with games and
visiting. Those present were Mr..
and Mrs. N. l.. Erwin, Douglas, Ed
ward and Ella Mae Erwin, Mr.. and
Mrs. HI. F. White, Evelyn and Ber-
nice White and Della Bowles, Mr..
and Mrs. j. A. Simpson and daugh-
ter Lucille, Mr.. and Mrs. j. HI.
Henery and daughter Hilda, VIM.
Dolan, Mr.. and Mrs. t. S. Fordham.
Forest Randall, and Mary Alice
Fordham, Edna Hambleton, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. G. Spencer, Wendell, Dayle
and Anna Faith Spencer and the
host and hostess Mr.. and Mrs. w.
H. Tompkins and children Bobby,
Dwight and Media, and their guest,
Miss Mary McInturf.-X
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
ROtarians

The local Rotarians entertained
the Rotary AIMS and some other in
vited guests with a Valentine party
Friday night at the Kennebec hotel.
In all about 70 enjoyed the ele-
giant three course chicken dinner.
The out of town guests included Ed
ward Schloss and wife and Robert
Robinson and wife of Athens. and
Park Mason of Newark. Mr. Schloss
made talk on Vocational Service ;
Mrs. J. E. McKeown read an or
iginal Valentine poem; Miss Paisley
Mason played piano solo, and Mrs.
Jerrold G.. Scott sang a selection
Each Rotarian received comic
Valentine, from an anonymous send
er, and through the courtesy of c.
l.. Stanbery, each lady Valentine
favor, in the form of a folder of
cosmetics.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
Meeting OF ID. OF e. v.

The Daughters of Union Veterans
held their regular meeting last
Thursday evening at the G.. A. r.
hall. A large number were in at
tendance. 1t was decided to present
another large American flag to the
school campus in McConnelsville. 1t
will be remembered that three years
ago two such flags were presented
to each of the following, the Malta
grade school, the McConnelsville
grade school, and M. G M high
school. Housings for their display
were also installed, and these flags
are properly displayed on patriotic
holidays and observances.
A social hour followed, during
which games and contests were en-
joyed.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
DEATH TAKES j. r. BOWEN
At ST. PETERSBURG, FLA

Mr.. Charles II Bowen received a
message Saturday telling of the
death of his brother John f. Bowen,
aged 80 years, which occurred Friday
Feb. ID, at ST. Petersburg, Fla
Death followed an illness of about
two weeks with paralysis.
Mr. Bowen was son of the late
John Bowen, who was born in Wales
coming to America at the age Of
seven years, and whose wife was
Eleanor Newman, a native of New
Brunswick The Bowen family re-
sided in Pittsburgh for a time and
then moved to Akron. Here John +.
Bowen was born In the year 1852
the family moved to McConnelsville,
and for a number of years resided
in the property of the late VIM. N
Durbin, near the Presbyterian
church, now the home of Mr.. Dur
bins widow. John Il. Bowen was
twice married. His. first marriage
was to Miss Henrietta Parmiter, sis
ter of B. B. Parmiter of this place.
Her death occurred some years ago,
Mrs. Emma Hill of Fulton, N. Y
She survives. OF Mr.. Bowen's faith
ers family of six children, but one
is now living, C. II. Bowen of this
place. Those deceased are: Mrs.
Ella Weeks, William Bowen, who
served in the Civil war. Mrs. Mary
Gillespie and Miss Alice Bowen.
John E. Bowen at one time owned
and resided on what is the Mr.. and
Mrs. Clair White farm on the Ma
rietta pike, selling it to the late Osa
lett, father of Mrs. Claire White,
in the year 1892. He then moved
to Guthrie Center, Ia, where he had
since made his home. He had spent
the past IL winters in st. Peters
burg, Fla, and the remainder of the
time at Guthrie Center. John Bow
en-, the father of John E. Bowen and
of c. H. Bowen, will be recalled by
many as the book binder who re-
sided and worked on the place in
Meigsville township which is now
the Elwood Peck home. 1t was
there that some of the children of
the older John Bowen were reared.
Mr.. Bowen was man held in
high esteem by all his acquaintance.
He was pleasant and sociable in his
manners, and readily made friends
He was successful business man.
He was a farmer, and real estate
and live stock dealer.
The body was placed in vault
at st. Petersburg, where it will re-
main until spring when it will be
removed to a mausoleum at Guthrie
Center IA
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
Community Civic Club

The Community Civic club met at
the home of Mrs. Fred Barkhurst
Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Carl Mil
Ter was assistant hostess, and 25
members were present. During the
business session plans for civic work
for the summer were taken under
consideration and items of interest
in federation activities were present
ed. A contribution was made to-
ward the Ohio Pan-American
Scholarship fund and a quest for the
most beautiful scenic spot in Ohio
will be participated in by the club.
The hostesses, assisted by Mrs. Ed
sci Miller, served dainty refresh
ments during the social hour.
The club will meet with Mrs. f.
M. Beckett, Tuesday, March d. This
will be the annual business meeting,
and election of officers.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
Miss Mary Mcdonald Injured

Miss Mary Mcdonald, teacher of
Darlington school, near GAINESVILLE,
was accidentally run eaoyer. by an
automobile at the corner of Third
and Market streets, while enroute to
the depot Tuesday morning of last
week on her way to her school.
Both bones of her leg were broken
off at the ankle, and the leg badly
lacerated Her sister Jessie Wal
raven who is principal of the
schools at East Fultonham, had her
removed to the hospital, where she
was given medical attention and
later was removed to the Mcdonald
apartment on South Sixth street
which she and her sister Jessie
Walraven occupy. She is being car
ed for by Mrs. p. G.. Ball of this
place. Her sister Mrs. Carl Rex OF
Renrock has been employed as sub
stitute to teach her room, until she
is able~.to resume her duty. Her
sister Miss Eva Mcdonald, who IS
teaching at NewcOmerstown, spen.
the week end with her sisters in
GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
Daniel Glass Celebrates Birthday

The 18th birthday of Daniel Glass
was celebrated at his home here
Sunday His children and their
families as follows were present: Mr..
and Mrs Neal Best; Clyde Kincaid
and family; Mrs Blanche Glass and
two sons; and Mrs. Zelda Scott
and daughter Miss Vera Scott of
Crooksville Other relatives, and
persons connected with the family,
who were there to enjoy the affair,
were Mrs. Nancy Best, Miss Mary
Glass, Mrs. Hannah Woodward, Mrs.
Cornelia Davis and daughter Miss
Lexie Davis, and Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Best. A delicious pot luck dinner
was served at noon, and the day was
most pleasant spent.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
Death Takes Young Woman

Mrs. Abbie Lantz, aged SO years,
wife of John Lantz. died Wednesday
morning about 5:45 o'clock at her
home near Pennsville For some
time she had been suffering with
goitre, and about month ago took
measles, and this was followed by
pneumonia. Mr.. Lantz, her hus-
band, is a pumper for the Smith &
Dunn oil interests, and the family
moved to the house at Benjamin s
years ago, from Warner. Mrs. Lantz
was a daughter of the late Theo-
bolt Burkhart and wife, and family
home being near New Matamoras.
Besides the husband, two children
survive Orton, aged 10 years, and
WiIda, who is four. One daughter,
Mary, is deceased Mrs. Lantz also
leaves one sister and five brothers
Mrs. Zetta Ruple, and Walter,
Henry, Leonard, William and Ed
ward Burkhart. The deceased was
good woman, and her passing
brings sorrow to many relatives and
near friends. She was a member
of st. Patrick's Catholic church, at
Fox Settlement, near New Mata-
moras.
Short funeral services will be
held Friday morning at her late
home, and the body will be taken
to near New Matamoras, where fur
ther services will be held Friday
morning at 10 o'clock, at St. Pat
rick's church. Interment will be
made in the church cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20

Coroner Carl G.. Miller and Sheriff
Henery were called to near Wrights
town, Monday morning, because of
the death of Howard Watson who
was found dead with bullet wound
in his head. The coroner pro-
nounced it a plain case of suicide.
Watson, aged SO, left home about
730 O'Clock. going across creek,
and scattered fodder about for their
COW. However he did not let the
cow out of the stable, and not far
from where he put out the fodder
he was found by his step-son Clyde
Carpenter. He was lying about
200 yards away from, and out of
sight of, his home. When he arose
Monday morning, he took a 80
calibre revolver from the dresser
drawer. unknown at the time to the
family, and when he left the house
he gave no indications that he was
contemplating taking his life. He
had placed the gun above his
right ear, the ball passing straight
through his head Watson is said
to have been ill and melancholy,
which probably prompted the rash
act. He resided in Homer town
ship, and very near to the Athens
county line. Besides his wife, he
leaves son and a daughter by a
former marriage; also two half
brothers, Ernest Watson of An
dover, O., and Fred Watson who
resides in Michigan, and half sis
ter Jessie woodward of Plantsville.
For many years the deceased work
ed as a section hand on the rail-
road, but more recently had follow
ed carpentering and painting.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday forenoon at the Wrights-
town church, and interment was
made in the Wrightstown cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
CHESTERHILL

Word received by friends and rel
atives of the serious illness of DR..
w. H. Rabberman of Forest, o. He
is in a hospital at Toledo; was un-
conscious when taken off the train
1t was thought he had cancer, but
an operation Feb 8, revealed the
trouble to be an inflamed gall blad-
der, which was removed At last
reports he was getting along fine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Barkhurst are
moving into the Bannie Michener
property, which they recently pur-
chased, they having sold their prop
erty south of town to Mr.. and Mrs.
w. HI. Calland, near McConnelsville.
Mrs. Mary H. Gibbons, Misses
Hannah Devices, Clara and Edith
Gibbons of GAINESVILLE, were callers
at j. B. Swayne's, Sunday. Miss
Freda Bowman is recovering from
an operation for the removal OF
her tonsils, but is still not able to
take charge of her school. Born to
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kille, Feb. 12, q
daughter, named Mary Emma. :.
Friends received word that Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Porter of The Plains,
are the parents of a daughter, born
the 18th of February, named Joan.
4. Messrs. C. P. Yocom and Geo.
Woodward are ILL.,. Mr.. and Mrs.
Vint Lochary have moved into G. A.
Ridgley's rooms over the grocery.
Mr.. Ridgley will board with them.
The school board met Monday and
hired w. G. Palmer as janitor.. =.
! The Chesterhill Merchants won a
fast game from the undefeated
Stockport Merchants at the Chester
/! hill gym. Friday evening, by a
score of 1924.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
Bankers Hold Social Meeting

The Morgan County Bankers as
sociation held a social meeting
Tuesday evening at the Malta hotel.
Following an elegant chicken din
ner, some matters of business were
discussed, along with good So
cial time. The National banks of
the county were about equally rep
resented, and in all 20 were present.
DR.. Lee Humphrey was chosen to
succeed the late X. X. Brown as
chairman of the association, and
Carl Patterson of Chesterhill was
re elected secretary
Another meeting will probably be
held within a month or so, at which
some of the matters discussed Tues
day night, will be up for further
consideration
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-02-20
Entertains At Home On Kennebec

Mrs. Ruth Lewis was hostess at
two tables of bridge Monday even
ing, at her home on Kennebec hill.
Delicious refreshments were served,
and a color scheme of green and
rose was beautifully carried out in
the decorations. The guests were
Mrs. Katie Miller, Misses Lucille
Lynn and Lucille Naylor, Mrs Lucy
Bell, Mrs. Goldie Spung, Mrs. Paul
inc Jones and Mrs. Helen Spung.
Mrs. Lewis and her husband
Herbert Lewis are expecting to leave
soon, perhaps next week, for New
Lexington, where they will make
their home. Mr.. Lewis is working
there with the White Chevrolet
company.