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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23
WANTED

statesmen. We need men in
Ohio to sell our highly refined, dis
titled and filtered tractor and mo-
tor oils to the farm trade with
credit accommodation to fall of
1881, without note, interest or
mortgage. Liberal commission to
statesmen, with weekly advance
ments and full settlement the first
of each month. Must have car
THE LENNOX OIL & PAINT CO,
Dept. Sales, Cleveland, Ohio. 16a3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23
Nj. v. Juvenile Grange

The following program will De
given at Meigs Valley Juvenile
grange, May 2: Recitations, Mar
tha Louise Risberg and Beatrice
Wilson; jokes, Edgar Knox; read
ing, Rosemary Carmedy; surprise,
Harlan Cordray.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23
Civic (Iub Notice

The Civic club will meet with
Mrs. Eugene Bell, Friday evening,
April "a. at 7:30. Please note
change in hour OF meetine
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23
Sr. Glass Play At PennsviIIe

"At the Sign of the Pewter jug, "
three act comedy, will be present
ed Saturday night, April 25, by the
Pennsville senior class, at the
Pennsville high school auditorium
Admission Is and 25c
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Mrs. J.. r. Gray and husband re-
turned Wednesday from Pittsburgh.
Pa, where Mrs. Gray had been Wis
iting her daughter Mrs. f. W. Muir
ply and family since Easter. Mr..
GRAY Joined his wife there. Monday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Mrs. Lydia Rogers of Malta who
was painfully burned about her
knee last week, by scalding water,
is doing very nicely. Her daughter
Mrs. G.. NJ Strong of Columbus has
been assisting in her care.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Miss Vera Scott. daughter OF
Mrs Zelda Glass Scott of this place,
who has been suffering with lung
trouble. has been much worse of
late.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23
LOCAL NEWS

A daughter was born Monday tc
Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Smith Of Elliott
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23
W. II. VI. -, MARKET

The w H. NJ. 5. OF the local NJ.
H. church will hold market at the
suburban Power co. room, Satur-
day. April 25, beginning at 10
d clock
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Mrs. Clark Anderson Of Bristol
recently suffered bad attack of
indigestion.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23
Masonic Notice

Regular communication of Cor.
inthian lodge, No. Ill, F. & A. M.
Tuesday, April %, at 1880 p. m. A
good attendance is desired.-G. O.
McGonagle, w. M; o. A. Richard
son. Sec'y
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Three course chicken dinner ev-
cry Sunday. at City Restaurant,
soc. Gas
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Mrs. Emma Petit who resides in
the Stanbery building, is i'll win
stomach and liver trouble.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Mr.. Clarence Drake who lives on
the McIntire place near Neelyville,
has been i'll with a heavy cold, and
threatened with pneumonia.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Miss Barnes Undergoes Operation
Miss Bessie Barnes, near Mill
grove, underwent major operation
Tuesday at the White Cross hospi-
tai, Columbus. The latest word is
that she is doing fine.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Vile who has been i'll with a compli-
cation of troubles, is not so well.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23
MARKET MAY ,

The ladies Of the Presbyterian
church will hold a market at the
Mcdonald & Young rooms, May 2,
at TO o'clock
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Mr.. MOntfOrd Frash who is en-
ployed in the state architect office,
Columbus, is at his home in Malta.
on a three months leave Of absence.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

We have been busy this week de-
1ivering "Voss" washers. There is
nothing like the "Voss,' and the
price is right, at Morris Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Mr.. John Gander of Lytlesburg is
suffering with a severe attack or
Quinsy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Mrs. Alex Spencer of Meigsville
township has been quite i'll with
grip.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Large heavy sheets Of paper for
sale at Democrat office. Fine to go
under rugs or carpets. Only 15c
per dozen sheets. democrat Of
fee al
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Veal, and extra fine beef, Friday
and Saturday. at Walter Finley 4
Sons.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

81 ACRES of land within one
fourth mile Of Glouster corporation
line. Fine for town lots or fruit and
poultry farm.-E. L. MUNDEW,
Glouster, Ohio. 9a7
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Brighten up your home with ouc
modern Wall Paper.-The Stan
berry Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

One pint Enameloid S5c, one soc
brush, the two for soc at The
Malta Hardware Co. 23a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

WEDNESDAY, April 29-Return
engagement of Raoul Walsh's epic
of the pioneer west ''The Big
Trail John Wayne, Marguerite
Churchill, FL Brendel and Tully
Marshall head cast of Indians,
cowboys and pioneers. Thousands
of players. hundreds of wagons,
herds Of buffaloes, hordes of In
dians, vast panoramas Spotlight.
Comedy. One show at s. Admis-
sion Is and 35c.
THURSDAY and FRIDAY. April
30-May Gary Cooper. Kay John
son, Betty Compson in The Spoil
of the great outdoors. Fox Movie
tone News. Comedy One show
each evening, at s. Admission Is
and 35c.
SATURDAY. May 2-Georee
O'Brien and Marion Lessing in
"The Seas Beneath Desperate ad-
venture on the high seas. This is a
brand new tale-a modern tale of
the seas. Something new in big
thrills. Some wonderful under sea
photography Comedy Cartoon
Two shows. and S:45. Admission
Is and 35c.
Saturday afternoon shows have
been suspended until further no.
tice.
If you desire action in your pic
ture menu, you will get it in the
pictures listed above
"Hell's Angels" thrilling air spec
tacle. The first multi million dol
lar talking picture.
There is a possibility that we will
have return engagement of
'Whoopee"
We have just received word con
firmine Chaplin's City Lights
Will play it last of next month, or
first week of June.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Vernon, son Of Harvard Walters
of Malta, is i'll with pleuro pneu-
monia.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

A son was born Saturday to Mr..
and Mrs. Curtis White, near Rural
Dale.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Mr.. Lloyd Stallsmith of the Stall
smith Tire Service, spent Tuesday
in Newark, on business.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Nu-Dell (rubberized felt pad)
will clean your wall paper better and
quicker. 50c-The Stanbery Phar-
macy
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Cecil, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis
Sands of Morganville who was very
i'll with pneumonia. is some better
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Stainfioor makes old floors look
like new-The Stanbery Phar
macy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Use Rogers 4 hour drying enamel
for wood work and furniture. The
Stanbery Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Mrs. Howard Mitchell, near Rem
rock, is i'll with pernicious anemia.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Mrs George Rowland of ROxbury
has been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Matte Matson Of Malta, and her
granddaughter, Mrs. Gertrude Bald
ing Of this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Mrs. Sarah Dye, an aged woman
of Hackney, who has been suffering
with general infrmities, is not so
we'll.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Three course chicken dinner ev-
cry Sunday, at City Restaurant
soc. 9a3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23
CREAM GRE AM! }
! l am paying for 2Ac
VIII. BrOOmhall, Stockport /
HONR MARKETS

Veal, and extra fine beef, Friday
and Saturday, at Walter Finley q
Sons.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

All kinds of Flower and Garden
seeds, at The Malta Hardware Co.
23a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Wall Paper cents roll and up
The Stanhery Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Look out for paint Rogers
Detro-Lite The paint that salts
ies.-The Stanbery Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

On Thursday evening Of last
week Dr. and Mrs. John Edwin
Brown Of 135 Preston road enter
tanned at dinner for their son, Dr.
John Edwin Brown, jr. other
guests were Miss Mary White. Miss
Charlotte White, Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Swan Platt and Mr.. Carlos
Dawes DR.. and Mrs. Brown had as
house guests over the week end,
Miss Cherry Greeve and Miss Isabel
Draper. both of Cincinnati. Satur-
day evening, DR.. and Mrs. Brown
entertained with d small dinner
party. Besides the house guests
and the host and hostess, others at
the table We're: Mr.. and Mrs. Austin
Shannon, Mr.. Carlos Dawes and DR..
John Edwin Brown, jr.-Columbus
Dispatch.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Mr.. Gus Abel of this place who
suffered a light stroke last week.
is better and able to be about.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

See our complete assortment o
Wall Paper all moderately priced
The Stanbery Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

A daughter was born April II to
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Marquis. at the
home of Mr.. Marquis parents Mr..
and Mrs G. r. Marquis of Sharon.
Great grandparents of the child are
Mr. and Mrs Miles Vaughn. near
Keith
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Lawn Mowers from S525 to the
Eclipse power mowers at S15750,
at The Malta Hardware Co. 23a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

PASTURE LAND-73 acres on
Poplar Ridge, known as the Massey
place. At $1.25 per, acre, in ad-
vance, for rest of the year 1881
J. F. MCINTOSH, Wellsville, o.
9a3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

A daughter was born Saturday to
Mr.. and Mrs w. d. Roberts of Nal
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23
FOR sALB

GRAVEL, suitable for road build
ing or concrete work 25c per
cubic yard.-N. L. ERWIN, Stock
port 23a3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

THURSDAY and FRIDAY, April
23-24-Jackie Coogan and Mitzi
Green in tom Sawyer" Based on
"The Adventure Of Tom Sawyer" :"
by Mark Twain He'll never grow
up. Jackie Coogan-a little taller,
a little bigger, but just the same
happy, winsome boy who won your
heart in Charlie Chaplin's "The
Kid" Now he talks for the first
time on the screen in Mark Twain s
laughing classic. Live again the
glorious. carefree, adventurous days
of youth. School room romances,
the drudgery of chores" playing
hockey. A happy, youthful laugh
treat that makes you feel young.
Fox News Technicolor number.
Screen Snapshots. One show each
evening, at S. Admission Is and
35c
I SATURDAY,, April 25-Ann
Christy and Tom Santschi in "The
/ Fourth Alarm Dedicated to
| those brave heroes of everyday life,
the firemen and the policemen. Has
plenty of action and thrills. Shots
of burning buildings great. Thrill
| ing shots of firemen leaping six
| stories into net that sends thrills
up and down the spine. Aesop's
Fables. Humanatte. Comedy. Two
shows. Z and S:45. Admission 5
, and 35c
MONDAY and TUESDAY. April
27-2S-Warne GLAND and Mar
guerite Churchill earl Derr Big
gers best seller) in Charlie Chan
Carries On He baffled Scotland
Yard, mystified the French police.
Enough thrills to give you shivers,
enough romance to make you en-
vious. This mystery melodrama
gets off the beaten track in that
it's action carries the story clear
around the world. This picture
eddies with cross currents, all Of
which were present in the original
Derr novel, for purposes of con-
founding the audience. They sue
ceed admirably. Metrotone News
Knute Rockne dies in airplane
crash-great earthquake in Nicar-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

BUY MUNDEW'S big white egg
strain, White Leghorn chicks, sired
by pedigreed males, from $50 to
293 egg dams, and from pullets that
were sired by 260-3OO egg males.
$40 per 100 We also do custom
hatching. ELECTRIC
CHICK HATCHERY, Glouster, o.
ga6
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

SEED CORN-Reed' s Early Dent,
and Early Clager. Tests 99%
Amount is limited. Order now
this advertisement will not appear
again.-R. w. BARNES.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Valley lodge, No. 36, 7. O. O. f
and Hiawatha lodge, No. 1872. d. OF
r. will celebrate the 112th ami,
versary of the order, at Odd Eel
lows hall, Monday evening, April
q, at 8 o'clock. All Odd Fellows,
Rebekahs and their families are
special invitation is extended to the
families Of deceased members.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
BUSINESS ANNOUNCENrRNT

WE ARE NOW ready to do
sheep shearing, with three man
machine mounted on truck
GEORGE EARICH and SONS.
Phone sMorganville. 23a3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Something New--Tnstant Wall
Paper Remover.-The Stanbery
Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

HOUSES with or without bath
AUGUSTA TRUE. f26tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

aqua. Comedy. One show each ev-
ening, at s. Admission Is and 35c
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Rogers Brushing Lacquer in al
colors.-The Stahbery Pharmacy
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Mrs. Hannah Kent who resides
here in the Stanbery building, is
suffering with a heavy cold.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

HOUSE, with electricity. water
and other modern conveniences.-L.
DRURY. m26tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

All the children of Mr.. and Mrs.
Homer Gerlach of Bristol town
ship have been i'll with stomach and
liver trouble. which may have been
caused by a change in their drink
ing water.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

See the New Frigidaire and learn
for yourself the difference that
makes Frigidaires SO completely
outstanding in beauty, economy, eff
fciency, convenience durability. re-
liability and price. Morris Hard
ware is pleased TO show you
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23
HOUSES FOR SALE

THREE ROOM $50 to 500;
FOUR ROOM SIS. 2-TON
YORK ICE PLANT, TWO
HOTELS, STORE BUILDING
40 100, FIJI T r ITO N
PLANT, LUMBER, SLATE,
POP CORN MACHINE, SODA
FOUNTAIN, ETC. SEE MR..
HARMON O F HARMON
WRFCKING COMPANY, AT
SANTOY, OHIO. 16a4
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

John Miller, aged rs. died Mon.
day at his home near Cumberland,
O. He was well known farmer
and stockbuyer He is survived by
his wife, three sons. and a daughter
Mrs Frank Paisley of GAINESVILLE
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23
FOR RENT

SIX ROOM HOUSE. Inquire of
CHARLES B. PALMER. Block
House, Upper Malta. 16a3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Flower Pots, several sizes. M
Burke.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

A st. Louis, Mo. paper recently
published an essay written by
Elaine Stewart, - year old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs Chester Stewart,
and granddaughter of Mrs. Mary
Stewart of St Louis. The essay took
first prize in a school contest.
The New Frigidaire cabinets are
enduring white porcelain-on on-steel
inside and out--and each model
carries a three year guarantee. "A
complete guarantee covering me
chanical unit and cabinet Now on
display at Morris Hardware.
Mrs. j. f. Allen returned Friday
from Good Samaritan hospital,
GAINESVILLE, where she had been TAX
ing treatment. Mrs Aliens hus
band whose serious condition for
some time. has been noted. seems to
remain about the same.
Frigidaire advanced refrigeration
paws for itself Frigidaire is with
in the means of almost every fam
lily. Prices are surprisingly low,
and terms can be arranged 10 suit
your convenience, al Morris Hard
ware.
All porcelain is the accepted fin
ish for stoves and Ranges, for
Washing Machines and Frigidaires.
See the New Frigidaires built for
( lifetime of service and beauty. Nor
\ ris Hardware will arrange easy
( terms to suit you.
Mr. Iver Robinson Of the Robin
son Bros. Motor Co, who leased his
( service station to Irvyl Harkins last
I November. and recently for few
weeks to Delbert Wymer of Ches-
terhill, has taken it over himself,
with c. d. Nickols of GAINESVILLE as
. head mechanic Not only will they
service Hudson Essex machines,
which agency Robinson Bros. Motor
Co. has had ever since going into
business here some years ago, but
they will do general repairing and
garage work as well. Mr. Nickols
will reside in a part of the Mrs. j.
B. Robinson property on KenneDec
hill, Dal Scott and family occupying
the other part of the house.
Odd Fellows And Rebekahs Notice.
All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
are requested to attend the special
services at the McConnelsville M.
f. church, Sunday evening, April
26, at 7:30 o'clock. Rev. Stone
burner will preach the special SER
mon You are requested to meet at
the hall of Valley lodge, No. 36, al
o'clock, to attend in a body.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

or car load, at The Malta Hardware
Co. 23a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Nu-Dell (rubberized felt pad) for
cleaning wall paper and painted
walls, 50c.-The Stanbery Phar-
macy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Why send out of town for your
Wall Paper? We can save you
money Come in and see our line
and get our prices. The Stanbery
Pharmacy
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Shelf Paper, new designs.-
VI. Burke.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

HOUSE of seven rooms. on Meigs
! creek, at OthO, near Reinersville.
Fine for summer home-MAR-
SHALL HASTINGS, McConnels-
vile, o. 16a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Frigidaire advanced refrigeration
paws for itself. Frigidaire is with
in the means of almost every fam
lily. Prices are surprisingly low,
and terms can be arranged 10 suit
YOUR convenience. at Morris Hard
ware
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

We have just received word con
firmine Chaplin's City Lights. :
Will play it last of next month, or
first week of June.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

There is a possibility that we will
have return engagement OF
"Whoopee"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

Mrs. j. f. Allen returned Frida.
from Good Samaritan hospital
GAINESVILLE, where she had been TAX
ing treatment. Mrs. Aliens nus
band whose serious condition fol
some time has been noted. seems t.
remain about the same.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

A ST. Louis, Mo. paper recently
published an essay written by
Elaine Stewart, II year old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs Chester Stewart,
and granddaughter of Mrs. Mary
Stewart of st. Louis. The essay took
first prize in a school contest.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

"Hell's Angels" thrilling air spec
tacle. The first multi million dol
lar talking picture
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

The New Frigidaire cabinets are
enduring white porcelain -steeI
inside and out-and each model
carries a three year guarantee. a
complete guarantee covering me
chanical unit and cabinet. Now on
display at Morris Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

All porcelain IS the accepted fin
ish for Stoves and Ranges, fol
Washing Machines and Frigidaires
See the New Frigidaires built for
lifetime of service and beauty. Nor
ris Hardware will arrange easy
terms to suit you.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-23

If you desire action in your pic
ture menu, you will get it in the
pictures listed above
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
CHIEF AND EX-MAY0R
DIE IN CLOSEUP DUEL
Hartford, Ala. Sidewalk Tragedy
Follows Argument and Z
Years Bad Feeling.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
HARTFORD, Ala, September g.
Chief of Police j. C. Ready and j. H.
Radford, former mayor Of Hartford.
shot each other to death onsthe main
street hsre today after an argument
over operating a road scraping machine
in front of the former mayors house. E
Witnesses said the men met in front
of Roady's Office and after exchanging
few words, each placed his left hand
on the others shoulder and began mr.
ing pistols in their right hands.
About SO persons saw the shooting.
Radford was shot five times and four
bullets entered Roady'S abdomen. Ready
died Immediately and Radford lived
but few minutes.
Friends of the men said i'll feeling
had existed between them for several
years. Ready was active against liquor
law violators, while Radford had been
arrested twice, authorities said. on
charges of violating the prohibition
laws. A piece of curbing was broken
by the scraping machine in front of
Radford's home and 1t was while they
were arguing over this that the shoot
ing took place.
Both had been active in political
and civic affairs here.
Radford is survived by his widow and
two children, James and Emma Kate,
who entered the freshman class at the
University of Alabama yesterday.
Roady's survivors are his widow and
four children.