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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
Mrs. Caroline Dearinger Called

Mrs. Caroline Dearinger, we'll
known resident of the Deavertown
vicinity, died at 1:25 O'Clock Sunday
afternoon. Death followed a brief
illness from paralysis. She was 81
years of age, and was the widow of
George Dearinger. She is survived
by four children John of Nebras
ka; George, near Deavertown, with
whom she made her home; Mrs.
Kelly Beisser of Athens, and Mrs.
Lulu Deaver of Deayertown. She
also leaves nine grandchildren and
II great grandchildren.
Funeral services We're held at the
home OF George Dearinger, Tuesday
afternoon at one O'Clock, with Rev.
Buckholtz of Roseville officiating.
Interment was made in Greenwood
cemetery, GAINESVILLE
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05

The death of Isaac Baker of NAL
ta occurred Monday morning at 8
o'clock, at the home of Miss Bessie
Martin in Malta, where he had been
taken care of in recent months.
Previous to that he had been taken
care Of for some time at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. d. Fischer in NAL
ta. Mr.. Baker was in his S8th year.
He was a soldier in the Civil war,
and served in Company of the Ohio
Heavy Artillery. He was formerly
identified with the G. A. r. organ
ization here A sunstroke received at
the time he was in the service had
seriously affected his health, and
he had never fully recovered from
the results of it. He was native
of Loudoun county, Virginia, but
had spent the greater part of his
life in Malta, his home having for
merly for some time been in what
was known in later years as the
James Brlcker property, located
near the end of the river bridge. He
was last of family of eight chill
dren born to the late Martin and
Nancy Baker. The late Nathan S.
Baker and Jesse and Rose Baker Of
Malta. and John Baker of Columbus,
also Moses Baker and Mrs. Mary
Blunden were his brothers and sis
ters.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday afternoon at o'clock, from
the home of Mr.. Bakers niece Mrs.
J. H. Witte in Malta, conducted by
Elder c. H. NORM, personal friend
of the deceased, and burial was
made in the Malta cemetery.
Messrs John and Frank Baker
and Mrs. j. E. Baldridge, all of
Springfield. were among those who
attended the funeral
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
COMMISSIONERS
The commissioners in regular
monthly session, Monday, transacted
business as follows

The commissioners in regular
monthly session, Monday, transacted
business as follows:
Road Petitions Filed
Road petition is presented from
Manchester township trustees and
land owners, asking for improve
ment of road beginning at Noble
county line, at junction with state
route No. rs, and extending in a
southerly direction on county road
No. q, to the E. G.. Rex bridge, a
distance of about / IA miles. Trus-
tees agree to pay to the county the
sum of $1,000 per mile at begin
ming of improvement. Petition is
ordered filed.
Deerfield township trustees pre-
sent petition asking for improve
ment of road beginning at former
location of Stone House in Deer
field township, on state route No.
81, and extending in southerly di-
rection through lands owned by
Julia Lindimore and J. I. Wood
ward, and terminating at forks of
road, at what is known as nixon s
Knob" a distance of approximately
8 mile. Trustees agree to pay
$500 at beginning of improvement.
Petition is ordered filed.
A petition is presented from
Meigsville township, asking that
road in Meigsville township be plac-
ed on secondary system, beginning
at county road No. /, at top of Wells
hill, and continuing in south
easterly direction through lands
owned by Asa Hooper, B. F. Wells,
Fred Bozman and J. A. Blakley, to
the Windsor township line, con-
tinuing through the lands of Isaac
Graham and Alva Cooper, in Wind
sor township, and terminating at
state route No. 266, near the resi-
dence of Isaac Graham Petition is
ordered filed.
The bond of Probate Judge Ar
thur TOrbert, in the amount of S.
900, is accepted and approved.
The clerk of the board is author
ized to advertise for sealed bids,
for tending Eagleport ferry, for a
period of two wears contract IN
terminate March l, 1888.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
Bone Property Sold

Last week Mr.. w +. Johnson pur.
chased of S. e. and Clyde M. Bone,
the residence property in Deedrick' s
addition, OF the late Mr.. and Mrs.
Wesley Bone. Mr.. Johnson pur-
chased the property for his step.
mother Mrs. Rose Johnson, and her
son Chester Johnson of MeigsviIle
township, who will occupy it soon as
their home. Mortley Sherwood and
family who have been occupying the
property. moved last week to their
new property on Seventh street,
near the creamery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
Democratic Ladies' To Meet

The Morgan County Women's
Democratic organization will meet
Monday evening, Feb. 8, in the Mac
cabee hall here. at 7.3O. Each mem
Der Is asked to bring sandwiches or
cookies, also table service. There
Will be music and a good program
to feature the occasion. Each mem
Der is privileged to bring a guest.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
Fish And Game Club Meeting

This Thursday night, Feb. 5, the
Muskingum Fish and Game club
meeting at the Malta town hall will
be held. Senator j. F. Atwood and
Mr. j. w. Stuber. secretary of The
League of Ohio Sportsmen, will be
present and give talks ON the neces-
sity of Conservation in Ohio" and
there will also be some pictures
shown
A game warden for Morgan coun-
ty will be voted upon (secret ballot)
at this meeting, and recommended
by the club members.
Come. pay your dues, and do your
share of the voting. Admission,
free
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
Judge Finley Very Low

Judge Harry M. Finley who has
been in failing health for some
months, has declined rapidly recent
ly, and is now in very critical con-
dition, with no hope of improve
ment, and it is believed that his
death is near. His son Harold M.
Finley, student at Northwestern Uni
versity, Evanston. ILL.,, came We'd
nesday, and his brother C. d. Finley,
wife and son George of Mt. Sterling
spent Wednesday here at his bed
side.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
Announces Marriage

Announcement has recently been
made of the marriage of DR.. w. G.
Leeper and Miss Helen Rutter, both
of Cleveland The marriage took
place about a year ago. DR.. Leeper
is medical referee for the Travellers
Insurance Co., and his wife was
stenographer for the same firm.
They make their home at 1866
North Moreland Boulevard, Shaker
Heights, Cleveland
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
.AIdernnans Leave For New York

Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Alderman
and daughter Mary left Wednesday
for New York City, where they plan
to make their home Mr.. Alder
man, as has been stated, has accept
ed a position with the Sennet Solvay
Company He resigned his position
as cashier of the Citizens National
bank here, and as yet the place has
not been filled. Miss Maydelle AL
derman is, for the time being, as
sisting in the bank.
Among the many recent social
events for Mr.. and Mrs. Alderman,
the outstanding one was the pro-
gressive dinner given Sunday even
ing. At 4:30 tie 1S guests as
sembled at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Rufus X. Brown where the cock.
tail course was served; DIR. and Mrs.
D. G. Ralston at their home served
the turkey dinner; Eugene Bell and
wife the salad course, and Mr.. and
Mrs. H. A. Phillips the dessert
course. Lovely decorations adorn-
ed the tables at each place The
evening was spent at the Phillips
home. Mr.. l.. Fl. Sears who recent
ly disposed Of his drug store here. to
NJ M. Sears, was also guest of
place and take up his residence
elsewhere. Among the out of town
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Hensel, DR.. and Mrs. Louis Mark,
and Mrs. Lennard Sears, all of Col
umbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
Son OF Late S. II. Dresser Dies

Word was received here of the
death of Carl Dresser which occur
red Sunday, at Johns Hopkins hos
pital, Baltimore, Md. He was a res
ident. of Tulsa, Okla, but for some
time had been at Bradford, Pa,
where he was when taken i'll. He
leaves wife and two children. He
was son of the late S. r. Dresser,
former proprietor of the local gas
company. and was after the death of
the father, one of the owners of the
company, the other being his broth
er Richard Dresser of Bradford, and
who later bought out the interest of
Carl Dresser, and was the proprietor
at the time the change in owner
ship was made in recent months,
when the business was sold to The
Ohio Fuel Gas Company.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
Help The Organization That Helps
The Destitute

me Morgan County Chapter
cang the attention of the Public Campaign
ress for funds oov
for the help the Drought Stricken Areas
of the United
morgan County within the limits
and families being regular
way as prescribed by the National Red Authorities
Men have been asked Township in each of
the Townships of Morgan they ask such
help they need to townships
needy County Chapter help may
be given worthy
Many Families have been helped many many go
ing to need help before is
nasmuch Organiza
ton those who can should helm
in return We therefore appealing
injury to themselves and families, mite to this
worthy The some Of the
nearby counties donating about
in this Cross Can we
pend
Leave contributions with Sophie Brooks
o. Malta National Malta o. National Bank
Chesterhill Ohio tR
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
Mrs. Lena Myers Dies I'm Montana

Mrs. Lena Myers lHes An MOheah"
Mrs. Warner Macklem and Mrs.
Marshall Hastings of this place have
received word of the death of their
sister, Mrs. Lena Myers, which oc-
Cured Saturday evening in Butte,
Mont, following an illness from a
complication of diseases. She was
the widow of James Myers. and was
born and reared near Reinersvliie,
this county. Her parents were the
late John and Nancy Patterson
Macklem. The family left many
years ago for the west. Until her
health failed, the deceased resided
with her son Wayne Myers in Idaho,
and later was taken to the home oil
her daughter at Columbia Garden,
Butte, Mont. Besides the two chill
dren named, she leaves the follow
ing sisters ard brothers; MES. kmna
Gilbert and Mrs Catherine Schwartz
of Great Falls. Mont. Mrs. Hattie
Baker, Puyallup, Wash; Mrs. Sadie
Snedeker of Canton, O.; Mrs. Mar
shall Hastings and Warner Macklem
of this place, and Stanton Macklem
of Billings, Okla One brother
Matthew Macklem, is deceased.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday, with burial beside her hus
band, at Butte, Montana.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05


Atty G.. w. Bell of Columbus has
opened a law office here in the Nor
ris building, across from the fair
board and election board rooms.
Atty Bell was born in Cambridge,
where he graduated from hlgn
school. Following his graduation,
he was for while employed with
the Pure Oil Co., and then entered
Denison University at Granville, ana
later went to Ohio State University.
where he graduated in the year
1926, since which time he has Deen
a practicing attorney in Columbus.
He has done considerable abstract
ing in this county, and while here
he became acquainted with num-
ber of persons, SO as he expressed
it. "the place got into his system
with the result that he decided 10
make McConnelsville his home. He
had planned to come early last 1all'
but about that time he had several
matters in court, so that he could
not well make the change tneh'
Atty Bell is but 80 years OF age.
His wife before marriage was MISS
Vera Ashley of Cambridge, and tney
have one son, Bobbie. Mr.. Bell was
a soldier in the late war. He is a
member of the American Legion; OF
the Masonic lodge: Of the Sigma
Pi and Phi Delta Pi fraternities,
and has been an active member OF
the Broad Street Baptist church OF
Columbus. He will move his fam
lily here just as soon as he mas
suitable property. and expects to
later purchase property at this
place.
We are glad to have such es-
Unable young people as Atty Bell
and family, locate here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
Buys Henderson Millinery

Miss Anna Lent of Malta has
bought the equipment of the Hen
derson millinery store here, has TAX
en- possession, and will carry on the
millinery business in the same
stand-in rooms in the L. E. Miller
property on Main street. Miss Stel-
la Updike who has assisted Miss
Neva Henderson in the business for
some time, is remaining for the
present with Miss Lent.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05

Mr.. j. HI. Ewing of Malta, whose
book entitled tEmptying the Amer
ican Meal Barrel has just been put
on the market, received Monday a
black hand note which read stop
sale of book, or---you on the spot. =
Whether il was sent by joker, or
as real threat, Mr.. Ewing has no
means of knowing. However, he
states that he expects to go ahead
with the sale of the books. which
are going fine.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
W. T.. Newman Not Improving

Mr.. VIM. C. Newman of East
Windsor who was badly injured last
week in an automobile accident, is
showing no improvement. His neck
and head are badly swollen. There
is a possibility, according to a doc
tor. that a bone was broken in his
neck, or possibly his skull is frac-
tured. In the accident, his left arm
was injured, and since that time the
nerve has become paralyzed in his
other arm, so that he cannot use it.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
Bus Mail To Athens

Beginning this week, regular bus
mail has been established between
this place and Athens, with the reg
ular passenger bus line as tempor-
airy carrier, which will be continued
until July, when permanent car
rier will be employed The mail for
Athens locks out here at TAO a. m.
and at 5 p. m. This route serves
Pennsville, Chesterhill, Sharpsburg
and Amesville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
Clarence HallOwell Injured

While about his work at the Nal
ta Manufacturing plant Tuesday, Mr.
Clarence Hallowell of this place fell
from a ten foot ladder sustaining a
cut above his eye, which required
several stitches to close. He also
suffered severe bruises. While his
injuries are not regarded as serious,
he will not be able to resume his
work for some days.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
Federal Loan To Farmers Is Now
Available

The II. S. government fund to loan
TO farmers in drought stricken areas
for the purchase of feed for work
stock only, seed and fertilizer, IS
now available for Morgan county
farmers to apply for. Application
blanks may be obtained from any
one of the five banks in the county
Printed instructions for filling out
the application, together with blank
federal loan notes; promise and au-
thority to execute crop mortgages;
waiver of liens and public voucher
forms, can also be obtained at each
bank.
When applications have been
properly filed out in all respects,
they must be signed by one OF three
community committees and left at
the banks. These committees fol-
low: Chesterhill, Hiram Hart, S. B.
Zumbro and Wes Harris. Stockport,
Frank Adrian, w. e. Wootton and
Douglas Erwin. Malta-McConnels-
Vile. C. w. Abel, Frank Porter and
Clarence Dewitt.
Once a week the applications will
be collected from the banks and
passed upon by the county commit
tee which consists of J. T. Bowman,
B. A. Carr and G.. S. Strong. Ii
loan is granted by this committee.
the blanks are forwarded to Wash
ington where they may be granted
or refused II granted at Washing
ton, the borrower will receive checks
for loans direct from Washington.
Note: The only persons eligible
for these loans are those persons
who are without money or COM
mercial basis for credit. for the pur-
pose of purchasing seed, fertilizer,
feed for work stock or gasoline and
oil for tractors.--XX
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
S. C.. White Home

Mr.. S. C. White who underwent
mastoid operation several weeks
ago at Mt. Carmel hospital, Colum-
bus, was able to be brought to his
home here last Sunday. He stood
the trip well, and is doing satisfac-
torily.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
Deaths Toll

Jan. 20 to Feb. 5
Mrs. Caroline Dearinger, Deavertown
Frank Mautz, Marietta
Carl Dresser Bradford. Pa.
Isaac Baker, Malta
Mrs. Anna McNabb, Reinersville
Mrs. Lena Myers, Butte, Mont
VIM. Law, Kansas City, Mo.
Libbie Martin, Caldwell.
Thomas Ivers, st. Louis.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
MaStOid ODeration

Norma Jean, little daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Willis of Malta
underwent a mastoid operation Fri
day at Bethesda hospital. GAINESVILLE.
She is doing as well as could be ex-
pected.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
j. ID. Erwin Not So Well

Mr.. John D. Erwin, whose serious
illness has been mentioned at diff
ferent times, is reported as not hay-
ing been so well the last few days.
He has been belfast seven months.
His condition is critical.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
Opal Gibeaut Critically Ill

Miss Opal Gibeaut, daughter or
Mrs. Carrie Gibeaut of this place,
has been quite i'll for few days,
her trouble starting with a heavy
cold. Pneumonia has developed,
and she is now reported in serious
condition. Miss Hettie Ross is the
nurse in charge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
Dogs Kill Sheep

One night last week dogs killed
20 sheep belonging to Ed Stewart.
who lives near here. A number of
others lost sheep in the same man
ner about the same time.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05

Miss Luton Not Improving Much
Miss Sara A. Luton of Malta who
was quite badly burned about her
knee and hips, last week, is not do
ing very well.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
GrOundllOg Saw 1t

Ii G.. H. did not see his shadow
Monday, it was because he was not
out at Sun-up. A little later it
clouded up-but at that we will
guess that he saw it..
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
Marietta College Fraternity Pledge

Among those named in the 80
new Marietta college fraternity
pledges announced this week. are
William Allen and Robert Moore,
of this place. Both are pledged to
Delta Epsilon The Alpha Sigma
Phi led in the number of men
pledged, with IT; the Delta Upsilon
next with 13. and Alpha Tau Omega
third, with 12Rpledges.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
Dr. Northrup stood Trip Well

Word from DIR. C.. E. Northrup,
who with his wife and their SON
Wayne went to Clearwater, Fla. is
that they arrived there last Thurs
day, and are pleasantly located in
five room bungalow. DR.. Northrup
stood the trip very well.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05

an Mr.. and Mrs. F.. A. Lemaster who
are making announcement in this
issue, of public sale to be held
Feb. 2S, are expecting to leave in
the spring, probably about the first
Of April, for California. They ex-
pect to spend month visiting
among relatives before leaving for
the west
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
Perkins To Move Barber Shop

Dale X. Perkins will move his
barber shop about March 1st to the
room in the J. R. Alderman build
ing, formerly occupied by the Hill
grocery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
To Undergo Goitre Operation

Mr.. Charles ~Alcott of Malta went
Tuesday to University hospital, Co
lumbus, where he will undergo an
operation. for goitre.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05

A daughter named Doris Jean was
born Tuesday to Mr.. and Mrs.
Leonard Mcdaniel margaret SMITH
of Malta
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
Gerrymander Bill introduced

A bill has been presented to the
Ohio senate to gerrymander the
state into new congressional dis
tricts, to provide for the two extra
congressman allowed under the
1880 census. Morgan county would
be placed in the 18th district. 9th
er counties in this district would be
Belmont, Guernsey. Monroe, Noble
and Washington. Population, 225,-
in the 14th district, along with CO.
shocton, Holmes, Medina. TuScar-
awas and Wayne. Population, 257,.
994
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
Presbyterian Church

Sunday school at 9:15 a. m. Wor-
ship and song service at 1920, un-
der Miss Huntsman Christian En-
deavor at GAS p. m. Evening w0r-
ship. 1880. Sermon by pastor. Girl
Scouts, Monday, $3.50. Kings meet
ing, Wednesday evening, 7:3G.
Westminster Guild, Thursday even
Gaylord. Thurman E. Leonard,
pastor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05
Pennsville Circuit

Pennsville, Sunday school $3.50.
Morning worship, 10:30, followed
by communion service. Todds, Sun
day school, 10 a. m. Evening wor-
ship, o'clock, followed by COM
munion service. Bailey's, Sunday
school, $50 a. m. Prayer meeting.
1890. Second quarterly conference
of the year. Saturday, Feb. Z, at 2
p. m. Let's have a good attendance
from all the churches. s.-E. A. Mar
tin, pastor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-05

Bible study at $50 a. m. Morn
ing worship at 1920. Leader. Ira
Calvert. Lesson, Acts, 1st chapter.
Evening service at o'clock You
are invited to meet with us.