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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22
Ohio State Grange Meeting Held
Here, Largely Attended

The Ohio State Grange meeting
held in McConnelsville on Friday
night, Oct 16, was largely attend
ed. More than 20 counties in south.
eastern Ohio = were represented.
Four district contestants competed
for honors in this regional district.
The winner in the contest, Mrs. Or
la Snider, of Basil, belonged to the
district in which Morgan county Is
located. The other contestants
were Robert Baxter of Knox; Mrs.
Rannells of Vinton, and Mrs. Mabel
Broomhall of Belmont county. At
ter the contest, the grange was
addressed by L. J. Taber. mas
ter of the national grange. He
took for his text 'The Soul of the
Grange" Mr. Taber is one of the
best grange speakers in the United
States, and was very enthusiastical-
ly received. After Mr.. Taber's ad-
dress, the officers and members of
the Ohio State Grange proceeded
to confer the degree of Flora upon
class of 155 candidates. The old
est in the class was Mrs. Parrish of
Noble county, she being 95 years
old, and having come from Noble
county on that evening to receive
the sixth degree, or dagree of Flora.
in the order of Patrons of Hus-
bandry The youngest in the class
was Dee Dunkle of Bristol grange,
just in his 14th year. j. w.
Parmiter, another member of the
class, has been member of the
grange for 5S years.
This was the fourth meeting of
the State Grange this week. The
first was held at Wilmington, on
Oct. 13, where the class numbered
las candidates; the second at De-
fiance, on Oct. IA, with class of
89 the third at Kent, on Oct Is,
with 272 candidates, and the fourth
at McConnelsville, Oct. Is, with
155 candidates, making 661 candi-
dates receiving the sixth degree this
week. There were many who staid
away from the McConnelsville
meeting on account of rain and
threatening storm. McConnelsville
had decorated Main street and the
public square with flags, to show
their visitors that they bid them a
hearty welcome to this place. The
meeting added great strength to
the order in this county, as there
were several additions to the or
der. The Morgan county Pomona
grange received rs new members,
while large number were rein
stated-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22

Mr.. Jas. M. Flanagan, well known
electrician, and past commander OF
the American Legion Post here, and
commander of D. A. ", has been
Professionally named second assist
ant state purchasing agent, with
headquarters at Columbus, pending
the outcome of the civil service eX-
animation which will be held to-
day Mr.. Flanagan's appointment
was made possible by the resigna-
tion of Fred w. Morrison, Zanes-
vile, first assistant purchasing
agent, because of i'll health. The
place left vacant by Morrison was
filled by the promotion of the sec
ond agent.
Mr.. Flanagan is well qualified for
the position, and his friends here
are hoping that the outcome of the
civil service examination will be
such that he will hold the position
permanently, which it is stated
pays S2,400 per year.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22
Will Locate In Hawaii

Mrs. Gisela T. Fredericks who
has been medical technologist at
Rocky Glen sanatorium the last two
last of this month, and will go to
Hilo, Hawaii, where she will be en-
gagged in similar capacity, and
where she will begin her work the
middle of November. Her work
will be at a hospital maintained in
connection with sugar plantations.
Mrs Fredericks is a native of
Austria, having been born near
Vienna. At the time of the World
war she did Red Cross work, being
stationed at Salonika, northeast
Greece, and this fact is feature of
particular interest-especially to
Bible students, who know that Sa-
lonika was formerly Thessalonica,
which was one of the places
where Paul labored on his second
missionary journey. Before coming
to McConnelsville, Mrs. Fredericks
was located in Akron, 0. She has
no near relatives except one sister
who resides in Pressburg, Slo-
vakia.
Mrs. Fredericks is a highly cul-
tured woman of most pleasing per
sonality, who has made friends of
those with whom she has come in
contact during her stay at McCon.
nelsville, and whose best wishes
will follow her to her new field of
labor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22
CONrtney-PerkinS Marriage

Miss Edith Perkins and Mr.. Cliff
ford Courtney were united in mar
ria ge Monday at noon, at the par.
sonage Of the Market Street Baptist
church, GAINESVILLE, with the pastor
Rev. A. Stokes Watson officiating
Mrs. Courtney is a daughter of Mrs.
Letitia Perkins Of this place Her
father was the late Jas. K. Perkins.
She is a graduate of NJ & M. high
school, and of the nurses training
school of Good Samaritan hospital.
GAINESVILLE. Since her graduation as
nurse she has practiced her pro-
fession in GAINESVILLE Mr.. Court
ney is son of Mrs. Flora Courtney
of Norval Park, GAINESVILLE, and is a
member of the GAINESVILLE police
force. The brides wedding dress
was black transparent velvet with
accessories to match. After an ex-
tended automobile trip which will
take them to Florida, they will
take up their residence at 61S Race
Street, Norval Park.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22
w. A. OSbOrn's Visiting Here

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Osborn and
their son Delmer and his wife, all
of Asheville, N. c., came Saturday
for visit with the formers broth
er Mr.. T. j. Osborn and sister Mrs
E. T. Lawrence, of East Bloom, and
other relatives and friends. They
left their home about two months
ago, and have been visiting in Hi .
nois and Iowa with relatives of Mrs.
Osborn. Mr.. and Mrs. Osborn and
son left the county about 20 years
ago, and this is the first time they
have visited here since the year
1919. Mr.. Osborn is a carpenter
by trade, and he and his wife have
spent several winters at Palm
Beach, Fla. They will probably
visit here in the county about two
weeks.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22
Wahlenmaicr-SimpsOn Wedding

Following is an extract of the
account Of the Wahlenmaier-Simp
son wedding which appeared in the
Ohio State Journal, Saturday, Oct.
IT:
Miss Catherine Simpson, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Townsend L.
Simpson, will become the bride of
Mr.. George E. Wahlenmaier, at
$3.50 a. m, Saturday, in Holy Ro-
sary church, with Rev Father
John j. Murphy, pastor. officiating.
The altar will be decorated with
palms and autumn flowers. Miss
Mary Martha Sitter, organist, and
Mr.. Thomas Murray, soloist, will
present program Of nuptial mu.
sic
Miss Helen Simpson will be maid
of honor for her sister, and Mr.
John Varley will be best man.
Ushers will be Mr. Louis Simpson,
brother of the bride; Mr.. James
Vogel, Mr.. Harlan Muth, and Mr..
John S. Loder. The bride. who
will be given in marriage by her
father, will be gowned in white vel
vet made along princess lines, with
V neckline, long, tight sleeves,
and a slight train Her cap-shaped
veil of tulle is trimmed with or
ange blossoms and she will carry a
shower bouquet of Johanna Hill,
roses. Her slippers are of white
moire. The maid of honor will be
attired in a gown of dark green
velvet made close fitting with short
puff sleeves. She will wear We
lour hat, long kid gloves and other
accessories in green. Her arm
bouquet will be of butterfly roses
A breakfast for families and mem
bers OF the wedding party will be
held at Fort Hayes hotel, following
the ceremony The couple will
motor east for two weeks wedding
trip, the bride wearing a Spanish
tile suit trimmed with seal, with
which she will wear black acces-
sories. Both Miss Simpson and
Mr.. Wahlenmaier attended Ohio
State University, the latter being a
member of Phi Kappa Tau fra
ternity.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22
NOTICE
A Word of Appreciation

To our friends, and hundreds of
customers that crowded our new
store last Friday and Saturday, to
show us their appreciation of our
recent efforts to serve them with a
most up-to-date little store and
quality merchandise. We assure
you it was far beyond our expecta-
tions. and more than appreciated.
We are only sorry that we could
not give each and every one of you
better service than we did. But
owing to such crowded condition,
it was impossible. We want you
to know we certainly appreciated
your visit and the liberal business
you so kindly gave us, and we trust
you will always make our store your
headquarters when in town; and If
at any time we can serve you in any
way, be sure and call on us. 1t
will be our pleasure to do so.
THE SQUARE DEAL HOUSE
]. w. Carter, Manager
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22
Sister OF DIR. Leeper Dies

Mrs. Rachel Jane McClannahan
80, of Albany, Athens county, died
this morning about / O'Clock. her
death following few days illness
with paralysis. Her maiden name
was Rachel j. Leeper. She was
twice married, and leaves a son and
daughter--H. M. Fell of Crooks
vile and Mrs. p W. Masterson of
this place. She also leaves two
brothers-Dr. j. F. Leeper of Nc
Connelsville, and Judge w. H.
Leeper of Marietta, and one sister,
Mrs Mary e. Dew of Cincinnati.
Funeral services will be held
Saturday afternoon at l o'clock,
with burial at Hebbardsville, Ath-
ems county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22
ShunWay-Kincaid

The marriage of William H.
Shumway, son of Frank Shumway
of Reedsyille, and Hazel Kincaid
daughter of N. e. Kincaid, Union
vile, took place Oct. II, at the
brides home. Rev David Flora Of
Tuppers Plains officiated Mrs
Howard Caldwell, sister of the
bride, was matron of honor. and
Howard Caldwell was best man.
Those present were Misses Opal
and Ruby Moore, Beverly; Mrs. D..
t. Kincaid, Spencer, w. Va; Dr.
M. F. Fulk, G. w. Worley, Philo;
the brides parents and younger
brothers and sister. On Sunday
they motored to the grOom's home
where fine wedding dinner was
Served.-XX
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22
PLAYS HERE
THURSDAY AFTERNOON, Oct. 20

Football fans in this vicinity will
have an opportunity to witness one
of the best games played on the
Malta field for several years, when
Coach Papritan of Crooksville high
school brings his football team
here on Thursday, Oct. 20. The
Crooksville team is the most sue
cessful team in the history OF
Crooksville high school, amassing
total of 189 points to their op-
ponents' 0. So far they have the
best record of any team in the Big
Five League. M. e NJ, less i'm
pressive, but possessing fighting
team, hopes to turn Crooksville
back as they did last year by Z to
score.
The game is expected to draw
the largest crowd this year The
Crooksville team will bring a large
delegation with them
Due to the Eastern Ohio Teach
ers' meeting on Friday, the game
will be played one day earlier-on
October 20, at the Malta athletic
field, at 3 p. m.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22
Triadelphia

Until further notice there will be
preaching services at the NJ E.
church every two weeks at 2:30 p
m. Sunday school next Sunday az
10 a. m. Our first killing frost Of
the season came Sunday morning,
Oct. 49,. John Ray and family OF
Elliott recently visited their cousin
Mrs. Emma Martin. Mrs. Cora
Timberman of Roseville is helping
with the house work at L. c. Ed
CELLS, for few weeks. Most of
the families of our village are in.
debted to Thurman Fluharty's for
their pumpkin pies. He not only
raised the fine pumpkins, but de-
livered them free. Mr.. and Mrs.
Otis Sidwell and daughter of Sayre
were Sunday visitors of L. c..
Edgells. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Appleman recently entertained Har-
ry Patterson and family of Zanes-
vile, and Ed Ribble and family of
Union Hill. There will be plenty
Of apples and cider for this winter
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22
Fellowship Week

During the week Oct. 12~1S, Rev.
H. A. Smith of Mingo Junction, de-
livered a series of sermons in the
McConnelsville Presbyterian church
that were appreciated by all. He
closed the services Sunday evening
with a sermon to youth. These ser
vices proved very helpful and ben
eficial to the church.
This week Rev L. j. Winner of
Waterville is conducting five even
ings of worship in the Deerfield
church Sermon on Christian Edu-
cation Wednesday evening, was fol-
lowed with a social hour.
Next week, Rev. F. j. Malzard of
Galloway will preach series OF
sermons, Monday to Friday, in
Bristol Presbyterian church. Topics
are: Monday, Religion That Is Use
less; Tuesday, Religion That Is
Useful; Wednesday, How to Pray;
Thursday, Bless the Lads, Chris
tian Education); Friday, Gods Ad-
vertisement, (The Cross.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22
STATE VETERINARIAN FINDS
HOG CHOLERA

AT the request Of the county
agent, a state veterinarian came to
our county to conduct post NOR
tenn on the pigs which have been
suspected of having cholera, on the
Alex Spencer farm. The veterinar-
ian diagnosed the case positively as
hog cholera, bearing out the dag
nosis made by DR.. Ray.
Mr.. Spencer wishes it known that
his hogs have cholera, so that farm
ers owning hogs within radius of
two or three miles of his farm,
may either have their hogs vaccin-
ated, butcher them before they
might get sick, or take a chance
that the infection will not be spread
by birds or dogs. Mr.. Spencer has
buried deeply all carcasses and has
done everything within his power to
prevent the spread of the disease
Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22
Death OF Nellie Sherwood Moss

Following a four months illness
with heart trouble, Mrs. Nellie
Sherwood Moss, 43, died Sunday in
hospital at Chicago. The body
was brought here Wednesday and
taken to = the Miller undertaking
parlors. where funeral services
were held Wednesday afternoon
conducted by Rev. c. w. Stone
burner of the local NJ E. church.
Interment was made in McConnels-
vile cemetery. The deceased was
daughter of the late Charles and
Nelia Taylor Sherwood, and was
born near Sherwoodsburg. Her
parents died when she was quite
young, and the deceased was reared
by her grandfather Edwin Sher.
wood. When young woman she
took a business course, and 19
years ago went to Chicago. where
she had a position, and resided
with her sister Mrs. Allie Sher-
wood Russell. While at Chicago
she was united in marriage. Be-
sides her husband who is in a hos
pital, recovering from an accident.
she is survived by the sister names.
and brother, Mr.. Fred Sherwood.
of Kent, o., who was at Chicago at
the time of her death, and he and
his sister accompanied the remains
here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22

While on their way to Malta, Fri
day, A. F. Dietsch, wife and two
children of Columbus were in an
automobile wreck, when their car
skidded and ran into the bank, at
the foot of the Cowan hill near
Joetown. Mr.. Dietsch suffered a
broken rib, and his hip was injur-
ed, and back sprained. The other
members of the family were not
seriously injured. Mr.. Dietsch was
brought here for medical treat
ment, and he and his family are at
the home of Mrs. Dietsch's mother,
Mrs. Edna Balding, of Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22

Five men robbed the Glouster
postoffice Sunday night, and es-
capped with about $500. 1t is stated
that the men drove to the resi-
dence of Postmaster H. f. Hambel,
entered his residence and tore the
telephone from the wall. While
one bandit covered Mr.. Hambel's
wife and two children with a gun.
the others forced the postmaster, it
is stated, into their car, and took
him to the postoffice where he was
forced to open the vault. After
scooping up the money and stamps
in a bag, they returned Hambel to
his home, and warned him not to
leave the house, and threatened to
turn a machine gun on him if he
attempted to spread an alarm
Hambel stated the bandits used
abusive language on him for being
away from home earlier in the ev-
ening, declaring they had been af-
ter him four times.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22

Monday afternoon the house on
the Mrs. Eva Smith place, Poplar
Ridge, (formerly the Henry Taylor
place., was consumed by fire. 1t
was occupied by Herbert Palmer
and family Mrs. Palmer and two
children, one young baby, the
other aged two years, were alone
when Mrs. Palmer discovered the
house on fire, and she grabbed the
children and ran out with them, so
that she did not get anything out
of the house to speak of. The
house which was of frame construc-
ton, of five rooms, burned very
quickly. A call was sent here for
assistance, and while the firemen
were on the scene in short while,
the building was practically con
sumed when they arrived.
The building and contents were
partially covered by insurance. The
loss is estimated at $4,000. The
fire is believed to have started from
a defective fue.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22

On Sunday morning in most
places in county, was a heavy frost,
the first of the season, with a tenn
perature here of 80: Monday morn
ing it was 81, and Tuesday, 33.
The heavy fog here on the morn
ing of the three days named, kept
off the frost at this place. The
highest temperature for the week
was Wednesday-78. Government
weather observer Floyd Davis in
forms us that to date this year we
have had 3148 inches of rainfall.
The same period for last year was
2O.6S inches.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22
G.. w. Partesius Bridge Tender

Mr.. G.. w. Derry Partesius re-
ceived the appointment last Friday.
as tender of the M. & M. bridge,
the appointment having come
through Division Highway Engineer
A. w. Sherwood of Marietta. The
bridge was recently taken over by
the state highway department. Mr.
Partesius will not be a new man at
the business, having formerly serv-
ed in that capacity for six years
during which time his services were
highly satisfactory He entered at
once upon the discharge of his
duties. The salary is $50 per
month.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22
Officers Nab Rum Runner

Monday evening Sheriff l.. b.
Adrean and Deputy V. A Van Horn
arrested Walter Dishon of New
Straitsville, beyond the Bristol
store. Dishon was evidently on his
way to make delivery" since six
one gallon jars of whisky were
found in his machine, which was
Whippet coupe. Dishon was alone
in the machine. He was brought
here and lodged in Jail.
When arraigned Tuesday morn
ing before Judge L. j. Weber, he
pleaded not guilty, and was releas-
ed upon giving cash bond in the
sum of $500. The machine was
confiscated. 1t is stated that he
broke scarlet fever quarantine
and his trial cannot be had until
he is out from quarantine.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22

Announcement has been made of
the coming marriage of Miss Mabel
d. Gibson of GAINESVILLE to Mr.
Leonard Tavenner of this county.
1t was made at dinner meeting
of the Iota Kappa Epsilon sorority
held Wednesday evening of last
week, at the "Green Cables
GAINESVILLE. Miss Gibson is a resi-
dent of GAINESVILLE, and attended
Muskingum college at New Con-
cord, and is stenographer for the
Muskingum Coffin Co. She is pop,
ular with many friends. Mr. Tav-
enner is graduate of M. & M, and
is a young man of sterling qualities.
He is travelling salesman for the
Pinkerton Tobacco Co., and has
many friends who are pleased to ex-
tend congratulations. The wedding
will take place at an early date. Ap
plication for marriage license was
made Saturday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22
III. Oglevee At Home To Friends

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Oglevee,
near Cumberland, We're "at home"
Saturday evening, and large num-
ber of friends enjoyed their hos
pitality. Messrs. Irven Travis and
G. O. McGonagle of this place who
were among those present, were
pressed into service as entertainers
The latter gave readings, while
the former in addition to readings
rendered several selections on his
cigar box violin; and also stepped
it off" to lively music on the vio-
lin and piano.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22
Dawson Property Sold

Mr.. j. r. Bozman has purchased
the property of the heirs of the
late Mrs. Alvin Dawson. and he
and his family will occupy it as
their home, although they plan to
spend but part of their time here.
The consideration was around S..
000. This property, which faces
the common, was built by the late
He'll ID. Miller, and was later pur-
chased by the late John E. Thorn
as, who occupied it as his home,
and at his death it went to his
daughter Mrs. j. E. Brown, Mrs.
Brown selling it to Mrs. Dawson.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22
Charged With Stealing

Monday Sheriff Adrean of this
place and two deputy sheriffs of
Athens county were in Homer
township, searching the Lewis Will
son premises for missing road ma
chinery tools. They found gauges,
betting, hammer, wrenches, etc.
Wilson was arraigned here before
Lawrence Seaman, j. p. He plead
ed not guilty, and was released on
$100 bond.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22
Geo. HOllett's Barn Burned

The George Hollett barn near
Roosterville was burned Wednes-
day evening, together with con.
tents. 1t was partially insured in
the grange. Russell Lynn, 1S, near
Todds, is being held here in Jail
under suspicion of having set it on
fire, and a deputy from the state
fire marshal's office will be down
today to investigate the matter.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22
Mrs. j. w. Manly Sells Home

Mrs. Jane Wade of Mansfield has
purchased the Mrs j. w. Manly
property in Malta, and will move
back from Mansfield soon and oc-
cupy it as her home. For many
years this was the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wade. Mrs Wade was down
this week and closed the deal, and
while in Malta visited at the homes
of her relatives S. B. Sheridan and
DR.. w. r. Sears and families.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22

ScekS Paftit1On OF ISOZman Property v
Francis w. Cochran has filed suit
for partition against Mary L. Coch
ran and II others, in which he
states that he has a legal right to
and is seized in fee simple with an
undivided 1-28th part of the real
estate of the late John r. Bozman,
situated in McConnelsville. which
was the home of the late Isabel
Bozman during her life. Petition
names 18 heirs and next of kin of
the said John r. Bozman who in.
herit portion of said real estate.
Petition states that by the will of
the late John R. Bozman the prop
erty was left to his wife and two
daughters for life; that upon the
death Of his wife and daughter Liz
zie Bozman, Isabel Bozman came in
full possession of said real estate,
during her natural life. Plaintiff
states that because of the death of
all Of the devisees, under terms Of
the will of John r. Bozman, de-
ceased, the real estate has reverted
to the plaintiff, F. w. Cochran and
defendants, as the legal heirs of
John r. Bozman, deceased.
1t will be recalled that by the
will of the late Isabel Bozman, this
property was left to j. r. Bozman
who is grandson of John R. Boz
man above mentioned
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22
Attending Grand Lodge

Atty G. o. McGonagle left Mon
day for Columbus. on business, and
to visit his daughter and grand.
son. From there he goes to Spring
field to attend the Masonic Grand
Lodge. which is in session Wednes-
day and Thursday. Mr.. A. G.. Mas
terson, Master of Valley Lodge, and
Chas. Elliott, Reinersville, are also
at Grand Lodge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22
Undereoes Another OperatiOn

Messrs. j. R. Henery and Alvah
Henery accompanied their brother
Willard Henery. Monday, to the
Bethesda hospital GAINESVILLE, it
being necessary for him to undergo
an operation for removal of anoth-
er portion of his arm.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-10-22
Alexander-Garyin

Elder G. H. NORM solemnized,
Monday, the marriage of Mr.. James
E. Alexander of Blue Rock and
Miss Irma Burdella Garvin of Rein
ersville. The ceremony was per-
formed at the home of Elder NORM
in. upper Malta.