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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08


Wesley F. Miller, aged 90 years,
former resident of this place, and
well-known river man. died We'd
nesday morning at O'Clock, at the
home of his granddaughter Mrs.
Susie Gorby of GAINESVILLE. Death
was due to general infirmities. He
was son of the late John and
Eliza Casedy Miller. and was born
on DOuda, this county. He was a
steamboat engineer, and served in
that capacity on many boats plying
the Muskingum and Ohio rivers. He
was also soldier of the Civil war.
Some years ago he was in the res
taurant business here for short
while He was three times married,
and is survived by three sOns-Wil-
liam Miller of Rural Dale; Edward
of Coyington, KY, and Albert OF
Columbus, all by the first marriage.
He was the last of family of 13
children. Mr.. A. w. Miller of this
place is cousin. The deceased was
a good citizen, and had wide ac
quaintance. He retained his vigor
both in body and mind, to remark
able degree Up until recently he
ran his automobile.
Funeral services in charge of A.
W. Miller & Son of this place. will
be held Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clock at the Central M. E. church.
of which deceased was member
and interment will be made in
fGreenwood cemetery, GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
FRANK NELL DIES HERE
INTERESTING LIFE CLOSES

/ Mr. Frank Nell whose serious ill.
ness had been noted in this paper
passed away here at the home of his
SON Mr.. Lee Nell, Saturday evening
at 5:55 O'Clock Mr.. Nell left his
home in Columbus, about the first OF
December. to spend the holidays
here with his son and wife. Soon
after coming, Dec. Q, he was strick-
en- with paralysis, and from that
time on his condition was critical.
| Had he lived until the 18th OF
this month, Mr.. Nell would have
been 80 years of age. He was a son
of the late Frank and Phoebe Walt
ers Nell, and was born at Dresden
/ o. When about IS years of age he
went to California and for a year
rode the pony express from Placer,
! vile, CAL. to Salt Lake City, Utah,
distance of 100 miles. His exper-
fences in connection with that work
| were most Interesting. He rode in
| relays, and every ten miles changed
ponies. He was the last survivor OF
the historical pony express riders.
Returning to Dresden, o., Mr..
Nell was later united in marriage to
Nettie Morgan, daughter of Capt.
c. C. Morgan, prominent riverman.
She died in recent years In the
year 1870 Mr.. and Mrs. Nell moved
to McConnelsviile where they resid-
ed until the year 1901, when they
went to Columbus to make their
home. residing here Mr.. Nell
was for many years express agent.
with the railroad. After going to
Columbus he was for time with
an express company, but later was
with the DObson Evans Co.. dealers
in school supplies. About seven
years ago he gave up that position.
and since had lived practically re.
tired life. In the year 1866 the de-
ceased was baptized and united with
the Church of Christ. and since had
lived a faithful member In Colum-
bus his membership was with the
Hilltop Christian church, of which
J. N. Johnson is pastor, and during
his last illness Rev. Johnson came
here to call upon him At the time
of his death he was the oldest mem
ber of the Columbus church with
which he was affiliated.
Surviving Mr.. Nell are son and
daughter. Lee Nell of this place, and
Mrs. Kate Orahood of Columbus. A
daughter Bessie died in early life. He
also leaves five grandchildren, nine
great grandchildren: half brother,
George Hoofmeister Of Oakland.
Cal, and half sister. Mrs jose
phine Bratt of Marysville, Cal. He
had two brothers, both now deceas-
ed. Mr.. Nell was good. quiet, un-
assuming citizen, with many friends,
and had wide acQ,lAintance.~-Many
years ago he MAS prominent In Dem
ocratic politics here.
Funeral services were held Mon
day afternoon at the Seventh Street
Church of Christ at this place, con.
Quoted by the pastor of the deceas-
ed, Rev. j. N. Johnson of Colum-
bus. Interment was made in the
McConnelsville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Miss Martha Parker, daughter of
Mrs. Flora Perkins, McCOnnelsville.
was married Monday evening in
GAINESVILLE to Mr.. Arthur A. DOckray
of that city. The ceremony took
place at ST. Thomas Catholic par
sonage, Rev. FIR. j. p. Roach Off
ciating. Mrs. Dockray has been To-
Gated in GAINESVILLE about 16 years,
and is at present the owner of The
Little Tavern on South Fifth street
in that city, and where she and her
husband will make heir home. She
was formerly employed in the COf
fee Kitchen. She is a member of
the Central M. E. church and Sun
day school. Mr.. Dockray is con-
nected with the Dockray garage on
South Third street in GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Roy Raney Sewers Tendon

Roy Raney, aged 20, son of
Frank Raney. Malta, while working
about his automobile Wednesday,
sustained bad cut on the middle
finger of his left hand, which sever
ed tendon. He was lifting the en-
gine of his machine, when it fell
back. and caught his finger. He was
taken to the Clinic building, Zanes-
vile. for treatment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Inc TeVIVdi WHICH Is IN progress
at the NJ p. church. will continue
F, the rest Of this week and next week
The public is urged to attend. Will
lard Henery of Malta spent a few
days last week with his brother, Ell
mer Henery. The Willing Workers
class meeting has been postponed
until the close of the meeting at the
NJ. P. church. Miss Ethel Wootton
visited last Friday with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. D. Snyder and Mrs. Emma
Lyme at Lowell. Miss Wootton anu
Mrs. Lyme expect to leave this
Thursday for Limona, Fla, to spend
the remainder OF the winter. Miss
Atha Parsons, after spending few
weeks at her home here, has return
ed to Kenosha, Wis. Elmo and Bea-
trice Allard have returned to their
home at Roseville, after visiting
their grandmother, Mrs. Jane AL
lard. Mrs. Caroline Mills and two
sons have returned from a visit with
relatives in Columbus. Willard Du-
laney has returned to Cleveland,
after visiting his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Douglas Dulaney.. Mrs H. w.
White has been the guest of her
mother, Mrs. Rachel Metcalf. and OF
her daughter, Mrs. Dan Work, of
Columbus. Walter Newberry is
staying with his sister. Mrs. Frank
Hammond, and assisting in caring
for Mr.. Hammond, who is very ill., :. =.
7Ir. and Mrs. Ivan Ball and son,
and X. r. Dulaney have returned
from a visit with their sister, Miss
Alice Dulaney, Cleveland, and with
their brother, F. M. Dulaney and
family, at Detroit. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Gilmore and children visited
recently with her parents. Mr. and
Mrs. r. Matthews. Everett Mays OF
West Virginia, has taken over the
restaurant from Mr.. and Mrs. Lyle
Daugherty. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
McCann and children visited recent
ly with relatives here Mr.. and
Mrs. J. E. Patterson of McConnels-
vile, and Miss Mabel Patterson of
Granville. were visitors Saturday OF
Mrs. Jennie Patterson. Mrs. Edgar
Wallace has returned from visit
with relatives, near Browns Mill.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. S. Van FOssen visit
ed Sunday with Mrs. Edith Harkins.
Pennsville The sick of our town.
Emmett Farmhouse, improving slow
ly; Os Hooper, not much change:
T. B. Lane, remains in weakened
condition, not able to leave his bed,
and taking little nourishment; Del
la Medley, young daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Medley, Ill with
pneumonia. Mr.. and Mrs. Darrell
Corbin of Kenna, W. Va, are spend
ing a few days at the Fl. D. Scott
home. AT the p. T. A. meeting for
Tuesday, Jan. 20, there will be a
short program, in charge of Mrs.
Powelson. and Mrs Kinney, COM
mencing promptly at 1880, and i'm
mediately following the program a
pot luck supper will be served. Each
is requested to bring enough sand
wicheS, and one covered dish,
enough for the members present, of
their family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Democratic Women Meet

The New Years party" of the
Women's Democratic organization
of Morgan county, held Monday ev-
ening in the Maccabee hall, was a
very enjoyable occasion. About 40
were present. A short program
was rendered. which was followed
by good social time. A nice lunch
was served. and after adjourning a
number called at the sheriff's resi-
dence to pay their respects to CHIP
Allen, Morgan county's new Demo-
cratic sheriff.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Meeting OF Civic Club

The first meeting of the Com
munity Civic club for the year 1881
was held at the home of Mrs. Geo.
Walpole, Tuesday, Jan. 6. The at
tendance was good. After a short
business session the time was spent
socially. Mrs. Geo. Carr and
daughter Arlene of Logan, O., were
present, and Mrs. G. M. Bell was a
guest of the club. The hostess
served nice refreshments.
The next meeting will be with
Mrs. Hugh Donahue, Jan. 90
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Fair Board Re-Organizes

The Morgan County Agricultural
society has reorganized for this
year, with the same officers as OF
last year-C. e. Dewitt, president: !:
w. T. Porter. vice president: w. w.
Barkhurst, secretary; G. s, Strong,
treasurer. The fair dates this year
are Sept. S-9-1O. The Ohio Fair
Managers association meets next
week In Columbus. and representa-
tives from the local board will be
present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Weather Summary For 1880

Mr.. Frank Martin. who is in
charge Of the government weather
bureau at this place. furnishes us
weather statistics for the year just
past.
The total rainfall for 1880 was
22.07 inches. The mean in Morgan
county, since the government wealth
er bureau here was established---46
years ago, has been 1904 inches.
1t will be noted that the rainfall for
the year was little more than half
an average. The coldest for the
year was January 10. when it was
nine below The hottest los, was
July 20. The heaviest rainfall by
months was in March, with 3.69
inches; the lightest, October, but
II. The rainfall, and hottest and
coolest by months. follow:
Rain Hottest Coolest
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Happy New Years Gathering

On New Years day, the Mt. Zion
M. E. Sunday school closed sue
cessful three months contest, which
terminated in royal feast for both
sides, Francis Richardson being
leader of the winning side, and
Ray Smith leader of losing side.
The day was spent at the church,
with music, readings and general
social njoyment.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Rev. f. A. Brown Very Ill

DR.. F. A. Brown, aged 90, Meth
odist Protestant minister, former
pastor here, is seriously i'll at the
home of his daughter Mrs. Henry
Trenner in Cleveland, with whom
he has been residing. Because of
his advanced age, his recovery is
considered doubtful. DR.. Brown is
greatly revered by many friends in
this vicinity.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Insurance Agency Changes Hands

IHSufUHce agency CnAngeS Hands
Miss Katherine Earich of Malta
has taken over the insurance busi-
ness of H. M. Finley. The deal was
made the first of the year. Miss
Earich has had charge of the agency
for about six years, and is thorough
ly familiar with it. and competent in
every respect to handle it's every de-
tail. She will continue the agency
under the same name, and in the
same location, in the Morris build
ing. The Finley Insurance agency
was established in the year 1902.
Miss Earich will continue with the
same insurance companies as Mr.
Finley has had
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Services At County Home

Last Sunday afternoon the Nc
Kendree Sunday school held SER
vices at the county home. Later in
the day preaching services were
held, conducted by Rev. Chas. W..
Stoneburner of this place. Supt.
and Mrs. Taylor keenly appreciate
having these religious services at
the county home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

S. c.. White To Undergo Operation
Mr.. s. G. White of this place, who
has been suffering with mastoid
trouble for several weeks, expects to
undergo an operation today at Mt.
Carmel hospital, Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Ray Introduces Road Measure

Representative Kenneth C. Ray
has introduced bill in the state
house of representatives, to author
ize the state highway department
to establish a system of state sec
ondary highways, to be maintained
by the state
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Deaths Toll
Jan. / to Jan. 8, 1881

Jan. / to Jan. 8, 1881
Frank Nell, McConnelsville.
Thos. Lambert, Charleston, w. Va
Mrs. Lizzie Haines, GAINESVILLE.
e. T. COulson, Portland, Ore.
Samuel Hootsell, Malta TIP.
w. r. Miller, GAINESVILLE.
Chauncey Morris, Stovall, Miss
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Farmers Elevator Had Good Yea,

Farmers Elevator Had Good Year
In this issue is the notice of the
meeting of the stockholders of the
Morgan County Farmers Elevator
Co. We notice that $50 dividend
has been declared This shows that
that concern, through careful, COM
petent management, has had good
year, in spite of the adverse condi.
tiOns. Prospects for the coming
year are still better.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Buys Bristol Township Farm

Mr.. IT. v. Ray has purchased the
First National bank farm of ITO
acres in Bristol township, formerly
the Mott farm. but better known as
the z. Pedicord place. Mr.. Ray is
the father Of Representative X. c..
Ray. and of Miss Mildred Ray. high
school teacher in M. & M. We un-
derstand that Mr.. Ray will make the
place his home
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Prof. Maxwell who had been here
for about a year. as music instructor
and leader of orchestra, left the
first Of the year for Chicago, where
he was located before coming to
this place. 81
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Miss Pollock Wins District Contest

MlSS fOAlOck wins lVSll1Ct &OnteSt
Miss Louise Pollock of Penns-
Vile, representing Morgan county
8on th6 gold nssdaT in the district
Prince of Peace contest held Sun
day night in the Presbyterian
church. Caldwell. Miss Betty Fem
of Marietta, representing Washing
ton county, was awarded second
place. Miss Pollock will compete In
the state semi-finals at Chillicothe
Jan. IS, and in March the final con
test will be held in Columbus. The
winner will receive $40O, and a
four year scholarship in some col
lege; the second. 5000, and a two
year scholarship, and the third
500, and a one year scholarship.
The contest is sponsored by the
Ohio Council of Churches. Miss
Pollock's subject was "The Sword
and the Cup" by VIM Hiram
Foulkes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Mary Riley Norris Near Death
Mrs. Mary Riley Morris of this
place whose illness has been noted,
remains very low, with little hope
of Improvement. She is suffering
with kidney and heart trouble.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Frank Blackburn Ill

Mr.. Frank Blackburn Of Man.
chester township suffered an attack
of neuralgia of the heart, Tuesday.
and has been very i'll.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
G. III. Roberts Some Better

q Mr.. Chas. H. Roberts who was
very Ill for some days with angina
pectoris, and for couple of days
was very low, is a little improved.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

j. u. Erwin In Cr1tlcal Condition
Mr.. Jno. D. Erwin who has been
in very poor health for long time,
has been worse the past few days,
and is now gravely ILL.,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Presbyterian Church

Sunday school, 9:15 a. M. Wor-
ship and song service, 1880, under
Miss Huntsman Evening worship,
1880. Sermon by pastor. Christian
Endeavor, $50. Girl Scouts, Mon
day, $3.50. Kings meeting, Wednes-
day evening-Thurman E. Leonard,
pastor.
Bristol Presbyterian Church
Sunday school, 10 a. M. Morning
worship, H. Holy communion ser
vice. Evening worship. 1880, under
Miss Huntsman. Christian En-
deavor, $50. Mid-week service,
Wednesday evening.-Thurman E.
Leonard, pastor.
Deerfield Presbyterian Church
Sunday school, 10 a. m.-Thur-
man E. Leonard, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
At The Churches
Church OF Christ

Bible study at $50 a. M Morn
ing worship at 10:3O. Leader. Ira
Calvert. Lesson. John. Goth chap
ter. Subject, 1.-The Resurrection of
Jesus Evening service at Z
O'Clock. You are cordially invited
to attend.
McKendree M. e. Charge
! Preaching services: Zion, 1920:
Wesley Chapel. 2:30; Emery. 1880.
A. 0. Tillotson, pastor.
| Malta nj. 4. Church
Sunday school, 9:15. Morning
worship, 1890. Sermon theme,
''The Three Keys" Evening wor-
| ship, o'clock Sermon theme,
Joseph. the Dreamer" David HI.
| Markle, pastor.
Methodist Episcopal Church
Church school, 9:15 a. m. A
school for the whole family. Morn
ing worship. 1890 o'clock. Special
music. Epworth League. $3.50 p. m.
Evening worship, 7:30 o'clock. Spe-
cial music. Thursday, Jan. 8, As
bury society meets with Mrs. Carl
Betz, 7:30 y. m. Mrs. Hazel Warne,
leader. Friday, Jan. 9, w. H. M. S.
will meet with Mrs. j X. Bingham,
at 2:30 p. m.-Chas. w. Stoneburn-
er, pastor.
Stockport Nj. p. Church
A study of the scriptures at $50
a. m. Mrs. frankie Gage, Supt.
Preaching following the Sunday
school. Preaching also at 1880 p. m.
Evangelistic services continue all
next week. During these meetings
we expect to use some of our local
music talent.-L. b. Douglas, pas
tor.
Methodist Protestant Church
Bible school at 9:15 a. m. A
special rally program will be given
in connection with the study. All
are urged to be present Special
revival services are in progress ev-
cry evening at 1880. Good music
and helpful services await you.
These services will continue through
Sunday morning and evening. 1890
a. m. and 1880 p. NV. j. Nc
Garity, pastor.
Main Street Church OF Christ
Unified service at $50. VIM.
Kester, superintendent. Sin may
come upon thee as surprise, but
do not let it dwell with thee as
guest You can strengthen yourself
by attending your church services
/ on the Lords day. Sermon subject,
"Reproach." Evening service at
80. Sermon subject, Danger
Signals" Wednesday evening pray
er meeting service at 1880. Our
evangelistic services begin Jan. IS.
We welcome you to all our services.
f r Kandlp OaStOr
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
RECORDERS OFFICE

Chas. w. and Edna Devol Sea
lock to Dow and Ethel Ross, 12C
acres, Bloom, 81.
The village of Malta to Gladys
NORM, cemetery lot, $40.
j. C. and Media Barker to r. H
Wayne, 40 IA acres, York, 81.
John C. Buckley, deceased. tC
Chas. A. Buckley, 22.21 acres, Un-
ion township, Morganville lots. af
fidavit for transfer
J. D. Hooper, deceased, to How
ard Hooper ct al, 83.06 acres,
Meigsville, certificate for transfer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
Barbieri Fined
 $2OO and Costs
Hearing Held Before Jus- tice FitzsimOns in
 WOOdbury

Charles Barbieri, former local real estate operator, was fined $200 and costs by Justice Oscar Fitz- simons of Woodbury when he en- tered plea of nolo contendere to the charge of illegal manufacture of liquor. The costs amounted to $143. The charge against Bar bieri's alleged accomplice, William Hurba, was nolled.
 A large, number of spectators at- tracted to the hearing by the pros- poets of lively legal battle were openly disappointed when 1t was announced that the two cases had been disposed of without evidence being presented.
 The two accused were arrested Monday afternoon when firemen were summoned to eXtinguish. a small blaze in the rear of the barn, where a 500-gallon still was In operation and where 10000 gallons of mash were stored. From all in- dications the still has been in operation for several months. Bar bieri denied ownership and claimed that the land and buildings had been leased by New Haven man. An order to remove the still and to destroy the mash was issued yes terday. Barbieri signed a waiver as to ownership.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
Business Hits
 October Low

Hartford, Nov 19.-Statistics for October 1891 show that business in Connecticut was at lower level October 1930 according to the monthly business survey of the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce conducted jointly with the leading local chambers of commerce throughout the state.
 Gas consumption for October was on the whole 1.1% below October 1880 consumption; post office receipts decreased 7% and savings deposits showed a loss of 4.4%. Electricity consumption, on the other hand, increased .696 over over the same period. There were 1,605 building permits issued dur ing the month having a total valua- tion of $4,100,204 compared with 1853 permits issued valued at $4.- 329,240 in October 1880. There were. 1897 real estate sales re- ported for the month compared with 1928 in October a year ago.
 Total carloadings for IA Connec- ticut cities was 10,592 against a total of 1,157 in october 1880. The consumption of cotton in Connecti- cut was 5,404 bales for the month compared with 6,300 in September. Life insurance sales in Connecti- cut axounted to $11, 1,024,000, a considerable loss when compared with the total of $11,912,00O in October 1890.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
Building Slunps
 During October
Sharp Decline Marks Operations in Connecticut Past
 Month

Connecticut building activity during the month of October un- derwent its greatest decline since February, according to the month ly survey taken by the freight traf- fic department of the New Haven railroad, which shows among the cred individually 8. drop of close to four million dollars in. the value of building permits issued as com pared with that of September. AS compared with their total permits issued in October, 1890, the same communities likewise show de- cline, this amounting to slightly more than a million and one-half dollars.
 The September permits, how ever, were especially high this year because of grants awarded to Yale university by New Haven. These permits increased the September total by $2,755,000. so that exclud- ing consideration of these the Oc- tober figure was below that of the preceding month by somewhat more than a million dollars, which decline is probably largely attrib- utable to the approach of winter and the customary lessening of building activity.
 Despite the decline, eleven of the cities and towns were able to show gains in October. These were Bris- tol. Bridgeport, Danbury, Ham, den, New Britain. Norwalk, Nor wich, Stamford. Waterbury, West Hartford and West Haven. Most of these increases were slight. Bridgeport headed the list for the month with permits valued at $327,273, while West Hartford and Hartford were in second and third places respectively.
 As compared with october of last year. six cities had gains in