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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
RinggOld
Car Goes Over Precipice

Clyde Thompson almost had
free ride on his mail truck near
Tanner Finley's. When ascending the
hill it stopped and he got out to
crank it, and it started. He jumped
to set the brake, but seeing the sit
uation concluded to jump out and
let it go. The car never turned
over, but came to a high precipice
and landed below in bad shape.
Mrs VIM. Fuller made several
days visit at Tiffin.
The citizens turned out and now
ed the East Branch cemetery, Thurs
day, and cleaned up the meeting
house.
Mrs. Mary Kay of Kansas City
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. NAH
Ion Parsons, last week.
Kirk Brooks returned to his
home at Glouster, after several days
visit with D. W. Van Horn and fam
lily.
Emery Wells has been suffering
from grip.
James Kincaid has got so he can
L. M. Kincaid and family of Lall-
caster were guests of Elmer Carter
and Chris Kincaid and families.
Mrs. Chas Campbell stepped on
rusty nail, and has a painfully in
jured foot.
F. E. Harrison and family visited
Oscar Glass and family at Triadel-
phia recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Horn of Cam
bridge were guests of Mrs. Eliza
Van Horn, last week.
r. G. Harrison made business
call at Cleveland, last week.
John Slay, near McConnelsville,
was at Rosseau one day last week.
Falls Into Dry Cistern-injured
While Earl Coffman's small
daughter was playing around dry
cistern, she fell in and was con-
siderably injured.
Delmer Davis who is suffering
from his right arm being fractured
had his 18th birthday anniversary
honored by a goodly number Of his
friends, and a good time was en-
joyed by all.
Miss Bernice Davis has returned
from a visit at Cincinnati.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Tippie, near
here, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. 0. Davis of Glouster route four.
Mrs. Phillip Brown of Glouster
route four visited her parents Mr..
and Mrs. j. W. Kirkbride recently.
Brannon Martin has resumed mail
carrying on Ringgold route.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
At Il. Il. Parmifer Home

Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Parmiter had
as guests Sunday Mr. Parmiters
four daughters, Mrs. Walter Gar
rett of Los Angeles, CAL; Mrs. Rob
ert Bachman and husband and son
Donally. Hobart, Okla; Mrs. Floyd
Buchanan of Newark; Mrs Harry
Dye and husband, Washington, la.
Mrs. Parmiter's step-son Jesse Wal
lace and wife of Pittsburgh. were
also present. Mr.. Parmiter who has
been in very poor health, is feeling
some better, since the cooler wealth
er has set in.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN HOLD
AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING

The September meeting of the
Democratic women's club of Morgan
county was held Monday evening,
with a fine attendance, and a good
program. Owing to illness, Mrs
Dove CASTOR, the president of the
organization, could not be present
Although Mrs. CASTOR resides some
miles in the country, this was the
first meeting she has missed The
vice chairman, Mrs. Llewwella Nc
Donald, presided, both at the bust
ness session and during the pro-
gram
Mrs. Virgie Kennard of Penns-
vile, who had charge of the pro-
gram which was to have been put on
by Penn township, was detained ow-
Marietta fair, and on their way
home they had auto trouble, and did
not get to Pennsville until after 8
o'clock. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hop
kins of Chesterhill started the even.
ing with their good music. There
were also NUMBER or selections by
Oliver McPeak, violin, and Leslie
Hallowell, piano. John McInturf
played harp selections. Fred McIn-
turf gave readings in his clever,
original, manner, and Miss Clarice
James splendidly rendered some
readings. Auditor Harry w. Cor
don spoke concerning the new tax
laws, answering many questions
The roll call was answered by re-
spending to the question "Why I
Am Democrat" and there were
better than 60 good, convincing
reasons The refreshments served
were brick ice cream and waters.
The meeting for October will be
put on by Bristol township.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
Warne-MOrris Wedding

Miss Bertha E. Morris, only
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Nor
ris of Zeno, and Perle E. Warne, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. H. e. Warne, of
Spratt, were married at noon Sept.
2, in Ark Springs Baptist church,
near Zeno. Rev. G.. w. Hutton,
Stronghurst, ILL.,, brother-in-law of
the bridegroom, read the single ring
service, which was witnessed by a
large number of relatives and
friends. The attendants were Mr.
and Mrs. Asa Tom, New Concord
The brides gown was of white geor-
gette and she wore long VEIL She
carried brides roses and blue del.
phinium. Mrs. Tom wore pale green
georgette, with white accessories.
and carried dark red roses. The
wedding march was played by Mrs.
Herbert Mitchell
Mrs. Warne is graduate Of
Meigs high school. Mr.. Warne who
is graduate of Rich Hill high
school. is. 1.aanager OF sGillog,y Sup
ply company at Charlottesville
where he and his bride are making
their home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
Fish And Game Club Meet

The Muskingum Valley Fish and
Game club held a very interesting,
meeting Tuesday evening at Union
hall, Malta Mr. Ray Miller, presi-
dent of the Muskingum Valley Coon
Hunters association, and member
of the conservation council, made
the principal address, in which he
explained and defined certain legal
words of the game law. Jack Fent
showed moving pictures which dealt
principally with certain bird life.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mrs. George w. Brokaw has sold
her fine farm at Hookseurg to J. w.
Simpson of Wichita, Kan, who was
reared by Roma Simpson of Newton
Ridge who is his brother. This farm
was for many years the home place
of late J. w. Hook and at his death
went to his wife, now Mrs. Brokaw.
Before J. w. Hook came into pos
session Of it, it was the home of his
father, /. N. Hook The farm CON
tains 1876 acres, 80 acres of which is
river bottom, and is one of the
best farms to be found any place,
and is said to be the finest corn
farm in the Muskingum valley.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
FIR. Preston On Trip

Rev. FIR. Louis Preston left last
week on a motor trip, which will in
clude Washington, D. c., Virginia,
the Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee
and Alabama. He plans to be gone
about three weeks, and will prob
ably return Friday or Saturday of
next week
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

!
for transfer. Marion; same to same,
probate court certificate.
Chas. F.. Tysinger to Robert
| Tysinger, probate court certificate
c. M. Huffman to The Ohio Fuel
| Gas Co., right Of way, Marion town
| ship, 81.
| Mary Schlicher to Clarence A
| Rhineberger, 64 acres, Windsor, 81.
Vinton Wogan to The Ohio Fuel
Gas Co., right of way, Marion town
ship.
Clyde Wilson to Merrill Broth
ers, 545 acres, u interest, Bristol,
! 81.
Charles and Bessie B. Betram to
Harrison E. and Pearl A. Sweet, "a
acres, Windsor, 81.
John A. Carle, deceased, to Har-
old and Roy Carle, 130.50 acres, af-
fidavit for transfer
Harold Carle ct al to Union Joint
| Stock Land Bank of Detroit, 1906
acres. Windsor.
H. L. Palmer and wife to The
First National Bank, $3.50 acres,
Malta township.
Blanche Brandeberry ct al to
State of Ohio, $50 acres, Malta,
road easement, $500. Frank Bran
deberry to same, 1.52 acres, Malta,
$356.6O.
Samuel E. anl Lucy Bone to E.
R. Webster, one acre, Malta, 81.
Chas. E. Chase to State of Ohio,
.13 acre, Windsor, $33.7O, road
easement. Caroline Carroll to
same, 2.55 acres, Meigsville, $143.-
60
L. R. and Flora Deist to The Ohio
Bell Telephone Co., right of way.
j. L. Eubanks to State of Ohio,
2.30 acres, Center, road easement.
| $44430. John l.. Eubanks to same.
4.21 acres, Center, s522.30.
Carrie McCutcheon ct al to State
of Ohio, 4.44 acres, Meigsville
township, road easement, $42S.3O.
E. G.. and Ora M. Olney to The
Ohio Bell Telephone Co., right of
way
l ROUCII IlCC W otdtC VI Shio,
1.95 acres, Malta, road easement,
$258.9O. Aaron Ramsey to same.
"a acre, Windsor, $127.50.
Chas. F. Tysinger, deceased, to
Bertha Eveland ct al, 1928 acres,
and town lots, certificate for trans
fer.
U. S. Army to Ernest M. Elliott,
soldiers discharge.
Harry F.. Garrett to Maude E..
Garrett, 3O.99 acres, Windsor, 81.
Worley c. and Helen M. Gheen to
Joseph Campbell, 3S acres, Wind
sOr
Everett and Effie Morris to Geo.
B. Kenney, McConnelsville lot, 81.
Edward e. and Edna Stewart to
Arthur Hickman, 1-3 acre, Bloom,
| 81.
John N. Clemens, deceased, to
Sylvia Barker ct al, five acres,
Bloom, affidavit for transfer.
Birdie Il. Greer and husband to
Sylvia Baker OF al, five acres,
Bloom, 81.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
Mr. and Mrs Robert Durhin n

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Durbin Of
Stockport, and Mrs. Lizzie Dover
and John VIM. Durbin of this place,
motored to Columbus Tuesday. All,
excepting the latter, returned home
the same day, he remaining for a
longer visit. Eleanor Price who
had been visiting her aunt, Mrs.
Richard Mckinney, and family, re-
turned home with her grandmother.
Mrs. Dover.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
Is Taking Secretarial Course

Mrs. Etha p Erwin who went to
Columbus Sunday, enrolled there
Tuesday at Bliss college, for sec
retarial course. While she is in Co.
lumbus, Mrs Erwin will be with her
daughter and sen-in-law Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar Northrup at 403 East
18th avenue
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
AnDlicatiOn For AdOptiOn

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Mcdaniel of
Malta have made application to the
probate court for the adoption of
Orville ]. Matson, aged four, son Of
Jesse Matson. The child has made
his home with the McDaniels since
fancy
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
Awaiting Arrangement

Last Friday Sheriff l.. B. Adrean
went to Steubenville, where he ar
rested Lester Smith, aged %, who
had been indicted by the grand
jury on the charge of non-support.
His home was at Brokaw. He was
brought here and placed in jail, and
has since been awaiting arraign-
ment
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
Kenneth Love improved

Mr.. Kenneth Love who underwent
an operation Wednesday of last
week at Bethesda hospital, Zanes-
vile, for appendicitis, and who for
several days was in an extremely
critical condition, is reported as
showing improvement, but is still a
very sick man.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
Fish TrapDer Fined

Monday of this week, Josiah
Mitchell of Glouster was arrested
here by Game Protector Alvin Par
miter, charged with possession of
fish trap. When arraigned before
Mayor Hughes of Malta, he pleaded
guilty and was given a fine of SIS
and costs.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Leggett and
two sons of Chillicothe came Satur-
day for visit with Mr.. Leggett's
parents Mr. and Mrs. HI. j. Leggett.
Mr.. Leggett returned Monday even
ing to Chillicothe, his wife and son
remaining for a longer visit
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

A group of young musicians from
Stockport, under the leadership of
Ivan Ball, will furnish some special
numbers at the Methodist Protes-
tant church in McConnelsville next
Sunday evening. They have been
doing splendid work along the musi-
cal line in Stockport, and their ap-
pearance here is looked forward to
with interest.
A general invitation to be present,
is extended.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Leist and son
accompanied Mrs. HI. e. Donehoo
home from Columbus, Sunday, and
visited here over Labor day. Mrs.
Donehoo had been visiting in Co.
lumbus ten days, and attending the
state fair.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
COMMISSIONERS

The county commissioners met in
quarterly session Monday and
Tuesday then adjourned until
Thursday, when they will again be
in session. Business thus far trans
acted included the acceptance of
contracts and approval of bonds
for road surfacing jobs, which were
awarded at previous meeting
The road petitioned for by Ed
ward Yarnell and others in Meigs-
vile township, is granted, provided
trustees of Meigsville township
agree to open said road.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
Ace His Win Series

In the series of three games play
ed by the Yellow Jackets and Ace
His, the latter took the rub game
played Monday evening, by the
score of 1872. The Yellow Jackets
won the first game of the series,
losing the other two.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
To Celebrate 5Oth Anniversary

Plans are being made for the cell
ebration OF the 5Oth anniversary of
the erection of the present church
building Of the Methodist church at
Portersville. 1t is planned to hold
the celebration the first Sunday in
October. 1t will be an all day
meeting, with dinner at the grange
hall at noon. ALL former ministers
OF the church are fnvfted to be pres
ent, and general invitation to be
in attendance and enjoy the ser
vices, is extended.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
Squirrel Season Opens Sept. 15

The squirrel hunting season will
open next Tuesday, Sept. Is. Hunt
ers must keep in mind that they
must carry hunters and trappers
license, and must also have hunt
ing permit. All violations, report
to Alvin Parmiter, game protector.
Telephone Neelyville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mrs. Eva McDermott and daugh-
ters Misses Alice and Rose, who
have been spending the summer in
Stockport, left this week for Colum-
bus where the daughters are Ohio
State university students, and
where they will all make their home
during the school year.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mr.. and Mrs. I. L. Carrel and
daughter Alleen, of Kent, O., and
Mr.. Walter Wilson of Hinckley, Me-
dina county, were week end guests
at the home of the formers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Carrel of this
place. Mr. and Mrs. w. j. Carrel
returned home with them for ten
DAYS visit.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

State Examiner John Whitney,
looking into the accounts of M. B..
Pancoast, county treasurer of Bel
mont county, who committed sui
eide last week, has found a short
age of $12,410.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Steffen and two
children, Doris Lee and John
Richard of Chicago, who have been
visiting Mrs. Steffen's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. F.. p. Parsons, and her
sister Mrs. l.. l.. Anderson, returned
to their home last Monday. @
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
Rev. Tillotson At Conference

Rev. A. O. Tillotson left Monday
for Lakeside, where he is attending
the Northeast Ohio conference of
the Methodist Episcopal church.
Rev. TillotsOn is pastor of the Nc
Kendree circuit.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Bucher and
son Clyde of Harleysville, Pa, Wis.,
tied here Saturday at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bozman. They
were making their trip by automo-
bile, and also went over into Noble
county to visit friends.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mr.. John Slay who resides alone
on the Barnesville pike, across from
the Malcolm Daniel place, has been
ill for few days. He was found
Tuesday evening by Mr.. Daniel, out
side his house, in a helpless condi-
tion, which was believed to be due
to weakness.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mr.. Frank Farus and family of
Chester, w. Va, who were at the
bedside of the formers mother, Mrs.
Martin Farus, of Spratt, were called
home Wednesday, because of the
death of granddaughter of the
former, and wife.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
Freaks Collar Rome

Marian, the eight year old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Adams of
Kennebec ridge, fell Wednesday
while playing at her home, breaking
her collar bone.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
Will Celebrate Golden Wedding

Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Barnhart will
celebrate their 50th wedding ami
versary, at their home in Malta,
Sunday, Sept. Is.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
Ball Game Tonight

The "Old Timers" and Ace-Hi
ball teams will play this evening at
5 O'Clock. on the common.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
NOTICE CORRESPONDENTS,
ADVERTISERS, ETC.

The Morgan County Fair is
on next week, and in order
that the Democrat force may
enjoy the big day, Thursday,
this paper will go to press
Wednesday afternoon. Ad-
vertisers, correspondents and
contributors will kindly get
their copy in day earlier than
usual. Send in the news-but
please send it in early in the
week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mrs. Mary Hamilton and daughter
Maydelle and Mr.. and Mrs. Leland
relatives and friends in Columbus
and Akron. They spent Labor day
at the air races at, Cleveland. and
returned home Tuesday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mrs Crawford, mother of Mrs.
Orie Finley of the west side, died
last week at Lancaster.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
Mary Lee And Martha Lou Drake

Twins, named Mary Lee and Mar
tha Lou, were born last Thursday
to Mr. and Mrs. Culver DRAKE oil
the New Lexington pike. The moth
er before marriage was Miss Bessie
Sands, twin sister of Miss Jessie
Sands.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
Mrs. Adams Home From HOSPITAL

Mrs. Adams Home From Hospital
Mrs. G. w. Adams returned We'd
nesday from Mt. Carmel hospital,
Columbus, where she had been for
a week, under observation. Her
condition was found to be not at all
serious.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mr. Prince McKibben and family
who had been residing the last four
months in GAINESVILLE. moved back
to McConnelsville Tuesday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
Deaths Toll

Sept. 3 to 10, 1891
Samuel Wilson. Zeno.
Mrs. Emma Farus, Spratt.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mr.. Ed Parmiter of the Meigs
vicinity, is in a rather serious condi-
ton, suffering with a carbuncle on
his back
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-16
NEW YORK COTTON

NEW YORK, Feb. 16-CRJ-Cot-
ton opened steady ! TO 4 points
lower in response to relatively easy
Liverpool cables and reports OF
further beneficial rains in the CEN
trial belt and parts Of Texas.
There was considerable realizing
and possibly selling for a reaction,
but the offerings were In compare
lively small lots and we're absorbed
BY trade buying at the decline, and
there was a continued demand for
March from brokers who sometimes
operate for japanese interests. This
was sufficient 10 steady the market
at the decline TO ll.08 for March
and ll.6l for October or about 3 TO
5 points below Saturdays closing
quotations and the market showed
rallies OF a few points from the
lowest BY the end OF the first half
hour.
Trading was less active later an
the morning. but prices held very
steady after the initial selling had
run its course on continued trade
buying and covering. Present cro1
positions were relatively steady with
May selling up TO Ills. or 4 points
net higher while December, at 11.s6
was only a point above Saturdays
quotations. The market was quiet
but within a point or two OF the
best at midday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-16
Shippers Allowed
Extended Credit

WASHINGTON. Feb. 16-lP-
Railroads viii be permitted TO give
large scale shippers Of freight a
larger measure OF credit In the pay
ment OF transportation tolls under
an order today by the interstate
commerce commission.
The additional time was sought
BY the National Industrial Traffic
league. which represents some or
the larger users Of railroads. in
order TO enable them to check ac-
counts more closely before meeting
freight charges.
Under the arrangement. after
original freight bills have been
presented and met BY shippers or
consignees OF freight. railroads will
BE- allowed 10 extend credit for
thirty days on any bills presented
Ia collect additional charges oc-
caSicled by erroneous billing or
failure TO include all items.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-16
MOTHER GOES
TO AID SON,
Is ATTACKED
Mn Hatchet Wounds
Inflicted BY
Husband

LAWRENCE. Mass, Feb. l6-tP
"A crazed man early today inflict-
ed nine hatchet wounds on his wife
when she went 70 the aid Of their
10 year old son who had been
scalded by boiling water hurled BY
his parent. He was captured only
after he had plunged through a
second story window and was
ripped on an ICY pavement.
The mar was Joseph St0lorz. 45,
an aliegedly demented weaver. He
was placed IN a hospital charged
With attempted murder. His wife.
Eelen. 80. IS IN critical condition
with TWO fractures Of the skull.
In addition. Mrs. Stol0rz suffer
"a fr1an severe Burns caused. po-
lice said. BY not stove lids which
thew believed her husband had
pressed against her flesh. Stoiorz,
himself. suffered a fractured left
elbow ard p possible fracture OF
the n.p. sustained III his lean.
The coy. Walter. was awakened
BIZ sounds from the kitchen He
found his father before the stove
upon which we're several large pots
of bciiirg Na.yr. two hammers and
a hatcsCt St0lorz turned on the
boz. hG.che+ in hand and. as the
son barricadcd himself. n his own
room. began 10 chop down the
door.
Hire. s.clcrz rushed into the
kitchen only To 81 the object az at
tick. with hammers ana a Ratchet.
walter. unlocking his door at
tempted 20 defend his motheH ana
hts father buried a pot Of boiling
Water Upon him.
Badly scaide1 waiter dashed Tor
lis rcsrn. lowered himself 70 the
ground from a window and called
police. When the officers broke in
the c-azed man hurled himself
through "A window.
Two daughters Of the couple.
EVELYN. II. and Helen. u. were in
the house during the melee but hid
under their beds. -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-16
SAW GARFIELD
= = = =
SSASSINATED
x y y y
SAYS TOURIST

u saw President Garfield assas-
slnated."
So said c. S. Meyers. HoQuiam.
Washington. a tourist In Browns
vile Monday. Mr.. Meyers. accom-
panied BY M. MeIine, Of FL Paso,
Is visiting the Valley with the view
OF investing in this section. or pos
sibly moving here permanently.
They arrived Sunday. and plan TO
stay several days.
II was very young. and with a
few companions, was spinning tops
on the sidewalk" he related Mon
day morning TO Mrs. Ralph A.
Warden. hostess OF the chamber OF
commerce tourist department. Il
heard two shots, and saw the pres
icent stagger and fall TO the side
walk. The scene is impressed firm
" IN my memory. and I can still
see Il clearly"
President James "A. Garfield was
elected president In 1880. and was
fatally shot at the Baltimore and
Potomac Railway station July 2,
1881 BY Charles ]. Guiteau, who
was tried and hanged June 30 OF
The following year. The assassina-
ton was linked 10 the Half
Breed quarrel in Republican poll
ties IN New York state which led
10 the resignation OF two promi-
nent politicians.
II also saw another assassinated
president. Mckinley. as he laid In
state Mr.. Meyers said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-16
Galveston Mardi Gras
Cras Opens Monday

GALVESTON. Feb. i6-F-Her-
aiding two DAYS on Mardi Gras
f%estivitv. King Frivolous MI. mcn-
arch az mirth. was expected to
alight on Galveston island at go
q m. TODAY. landing BY plane or
West Beach.
A military parade was planned 20
escort him 10 the CITY hall to re-
celve the KEYS 10 the city from
Navor Jack Pearcc. His next pub
lie appearance was TO be az night.
when he would proceed through
the streets at the fore Of the Mardi
Gras parade.
Mardi Cras Will ~ brought ~ a
CLIMAX Tuesday night with zee
rf1nation OF King Frivolous az
hi queen at the city auditorium.