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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26
Meeting Held Here Saturday

The article which appears below
was contributed to the Democrat by
c. e. Wharton of Kenton, o. The
4,S0O members referred to by him,
are his anticipated signers to blanks
taken in hand by As interested per-
sons, each of whom promised to
have his blank filed with 100
1900. The article by G. E. Whar-
ton, who was the speaker at the
meeting. here Saturday, follows:
The meeting in McConnelsville
last Saturday, of farmers and tax
payers, under the direction of the
Federated Farm Clubs of Ohio, was
for the purpose of organizing a
Morgan county branch to cooperate
with them, who are connected with
the National Farm Council, with
members in every state. This branch
will be known as the Morgan County
Merchant-Farmer Tax League; the
purpose is to get real farm relief
by pushing up the price for the
farmers produce and reducing his
taxes. This will be prosperity for
him and also prosperity for everyone
in every town in the county. Thus
this is also the fight of all; this
prosperity will put men out of the
bread line and give them work,
make better business for the mer-
chant, and better times for all.
This drive now on is for 10000
new members in 1881, and Morgan
county's quota is $500. No dues
tions are thankfully received.
Blanks to sign up 1000 Morgan
county voters-men and women,
will be placed with most of the gro
Gerry stores in the county, for your
convenience to sign up. Mr. c.. E.
Wharton of Kenton, o., their presi-
dent, states that out of the counties
in which meetings have SO far been
held, Henry, Williams, Defiance and
Muskingum, pledges have been made
for an average of over 5000 per
county. Advance agents have been
employed, and plans are being made
to have similar meetings in each
countyein Ohio.
Blanks to sign up practically ev-
cry voter in the county will be
ready in about two weeks, and will
be at each grocery store in the
county; 4,800 new members were
pledged at the meeting, and the
committee think they will try to
make it whole county club.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26
MORGAN COUNTY SENIORS
IN STATE SCHOLARSHIP TEST

Twenty-four seniors from the var.
! ious schools of the county took the
general high school scholarship eX-
animation here Saturday. A list OF
the high 25 percent-six in all, was
sent to the state department of edu-
cation The state will determine the
highest one percent in the state, and
scholarships in Ohio colleges. OF the
six ranking highest in Morgan
county, five were from M. & M.
George Barrett was first. Next in
order: Elmer Broedel, Chas. E.
James, Martha Cook, Linda May
Turner, and Curtis l.. Cannon. The
last named is from Reinersville.
This contest was held under the di.
rection of the state department of
education. The % percent ranking
highest were given certificates of
awards All papers were sent to
Columbus, where they will be re-
checked, and the high ten of each
district will be awarded prizes, May
2. There are Is counties in this dis
trict, which is termed the Ohio Uni
yersity district. The names of all
who took the test were sent to the
state together with further educa-
tional blank" on which was indi-
Gated the college preference, and the
state will forward those names to
the colleges indicated
On Saturday, April 4, a similar
statewide eighth grade test will be
given, and on Saturday, May 2, the
district scholarship meet will be held
at Athens. Saturday, May 16, the
state scholarship meet will be stag
ed, and the individuals and teams
receiving state recognition will be
invited to Columbus for the oc-
easion. and where they will receive
awards.
Last year Morgan county won
third place in the county contest Of
the state.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26
Three Nights Special Meetings

AS will be seen by the Presbyte-
rian church notice in the regular
church column in this paper, special
Holy Week services will be held
three nights next week at the local
Presbyterian church - Wednesday
Thursday and Friday, April /, and
3. These meetings will be in charge
of the pastor Rev. Thurman f. Leo
nard. He has been holding special
three nights services at his other
appointments-last week at Deer
field, this week at Bristol, and the
meetings have been very profitable
and we'll attended. 1t is hoped that
the services of the coming week, at
the local church, may meet with the
same encouraging interest and at
tendance.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26
GEORGE MCDONALD BIRCH,
NOTED MAGICIAN, MARRIES

Down through the corridors OF
time-ever since Mother Earth was
first inhabited by human kind,
events of unusual and startling
significance have occurred. In
science, in craftsmanship, in society;
in manners, in music, in magic.
these bewildering changes have rap
idly and constantly transpired. AL
ways is one charmed and fascinated
by the mysterious, the unusual, and
the unexpected. And so the story
goes
Mcdonald Birch, Americas fore
most young magician, left McCon-
nelsville, o., Sept. IL, for his annual
westward tour. IN his company was
Miss Mabel Sperry, former Edison
xylophone artist.
The tour extended through q
states, taking them southwark to
Old Mexico. And the news now
comes to us that there under the
aalmy skies of Villa Acuna, on Jan
80, 1881, they signed life contract.
Mrs. Birch is the charming daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. E. l.. Sperry of
Chicago, and is a talented young
musician. She received her early
musical training at the American
Conservatory of Music and later
studied under the famous teacher
and artist, Leopold Godowsky For
the past four years she has been fea-
tured artist on Redpath circuits, and
conducted studio in the music de-
partment of Lyon & Healy, Chicago.
Mr.. Birch was formerly in the
Lyceum and Chautauqua field, but
in recent years has conducted his
tours independently under the man
agement of Austin A. Davis. The
Magic World claims him one of the
greatest magiciahs of the day. and
Thurston has publicly declared he is
the logical man to fill his shoes Mr.
Birch is the son of Mrs. Rosa NJ
Fouts, McConnelsville, Ohio. Mr..
and Mrs Birch will continue their
present tour after two weeks So
iourn through Yellowstone National
Park The Platform World
Mr.. and Mrs. Birch are expected
in McConnelsville about the middle
OF April to spend few weeks at
the home of the formers mother
Mrs. Rosa NJ. Fouts. postmistress
here, after which they will leave on
their summer engagement tour Mr..
Birch's many friends in McConnels
vile and throughout this section
will unite in extending congratula-
tions and best wishes to him and his
bride.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26
VIII Locate At West Richtield

Mrs. NJ R. Shanafelt and daueh-
ter Ruth arrived here last Thursday
to spend two months or so at the
home of Mrs. Shanafelt's parents
Mr. and Mrs. VIM H. Dewitt. The
Shanafelt family have been residing
at Waterville, o., where Mr. Shana
felt has been employed. He is now
at West Richfield, O., where he is
employed, and where the family
will make their home A large mod
ern plant is under process of con-
struction at West Richfield, for the
packing, storing and selling of ap-
Piles and peaches, and it is with the
company in charge of this that Mr.
Shanafelt is employed The new
plant will include a cold storage de-
partment and many other very mod
ern appliances for the business car
one just of its kind, i'll the country.
The dwelling house is being con-
structed in the business building
proper and is being equipped with
modern conveniences of all kinds,
which will make it very COM
Portable and attractive place in
which to reside. AS soon as it is
completed and in readiness for
them, Mrs. Shanafelt and daughter
expect to join Mr. Shanafelt there.
Mrs Shanafelt expects to assist at
the plant, in the matter of making
the sales.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26
The ROtarianS

The Rotary club met March 21 at
the Kennebec hotel, in honor of Mr..
L. v. Busche who has been a mem
ber of the club, and their song lead
er, since he has been residing here,
and who as has been noted in this
paper, is leaving McConnelsville.
The club, as token of their appre-
citation, presented shim gold vase
and flowers, DR.. D. G. Ralston MAX
ing the presentation speech. Mr..
Busche responded appropriately and
presented the club rs autographed
song books of his own compilation.
Tuesday evening, March "a, the
local club joined in the inter-cities
Rotary meeting held at. Athens, in
they neighborhood of 20 going from
here. The speaker of the occasion
was Mr.. Frank Pauley. noted civic
worker, of Middletown, Ohio.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26
LOwell-Beverly Road Closed

Safe route No. 81 between Lowell
and Beverly was closed to traffic
Wednesday, and now all traffic going
up and down the Muskingum valley
the west side of the river. The de-
tour has been greatly improved
during the past few weeks, and
crews will be busy during the spring
months keeping it in good condition.
1t is gravel road, and is said to be
shorter than the main highway.
Work on the new road between
Beverly and Lowell, under the di-
rection of George Carr, is progress
ing nicely.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26
Not Guilty OF ManSlauohter

In the case of The State of Ohio
VS. VIM Pennebaker and Russell
Winner, tried last week here in COM
mon pleas court. the jury, Friday.
returned a verdict of not guilty
The case was the outcome of the
death of Miss Rhoda Newton, who
was killed last August in an auto
mobile accident, near Malta, at the
time of which Miss Newton and an
other young lady and the defendants
in the manslaughter charge were oc-
cupying the car. The machine
which belonged to Winner was be-
ing driven by Pennebaker
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26

Mrs. Ellen Shipley of this place
received a telegram Tuesday telling
of the death Other sister, Mrs. Jen
ME Spencer Wray. aged 72 years
wife of Lafayette Wray of Walker
ton. Ind. which occurred Monday
She had been in poor health for a
long time, and last Saturday suffer
ed q stroke, which fastened the end.
She was the oldest of the family of
Nathan and Ann Oliver Spencer, and
was born in Meigsville township.
She left this county about 81 years
ago. At the time of her marriage,
she resided in Illinois, and later the
family moved TO Walkerton, Ind,
where she had since resided Be
sides her husband. she leaves five
children-Eunice of La Porte, Ind;
Annie and Donald of the home; Ora
ofsSouth Bend, Ind, and Kenneth OF
Chicago. Brother and sisters sur
viving are John o. Spencer of Meigs-
Vile township; Mrs. Ellen Shipley
of McConnelsville; Mrs. Lizzie Perk-
ms of Bethesda, o.; Mrs. Fanny
Brown, Marysville, o.. and Mrs. Eva
Moore of Bryan, o. Mrs. Wrays
death is the first break in the fam
lily circle.
Funeral services and burial We're
at WalkertOn.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26

The incorporation of Yates Prod
uct Co.. of GAINESVILLE, was COM
pleted at Columbus Tuesday by J.
]. Wade of this place and Harry G..
Orr and Edward Dunzweller Of
GAINESVILLE. Capital stock was limit
ed to $4,000. The company has
been named as distributors for De-
Luxe aluminium ware, Kitchen Kraft,
ETC. The general offices of the con-
Germ are at Shreveport, La, where
Mr.. Wade has spent much time
within the past few years. The con-
Germ at GAINESVILLE will distribute to
all consumers in Ohio and Ken
lucky.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26
Annual Church Meeting And Supper

AT the annual congregational
meeting Tuesday evening, of the To-
cal Presbyterian church, presided
over by the pastor, Rev. Thurman
f. Leonard, officers We're elected as
follows: S. A. Finley, clerk; John
Clark, treasurer; F. S. Mcdonald
chorister; S. A. Finley and Mrs.
Chas. Walker, trustees, all to sue
ceed themselves; E. o. Mcdonald
Chas. Gaylord, Frank B. Smith, En-
NETT Taylor and S. A. Finley, elders.
Messrs. Mcdonald, Taylor and Fin
ley succeed themselves, the other
two being newly elected.
At the meeting, encouraging re-
ports for the year were made from
the church and all the auxiliary or
CARNATIONS of the church. A re-
port of the results of the every mem
Der canvass for contributions for
the coming year, for local church
support and beneyolences, was also
made. The report was most encour-
aging, both as to finance and fellow
snip. lie injecting WAS well dtl6nu-
ed, there being good representa-
tion Of the membership of the
church present
This is Rev. Leonards first year
as pastor Of this church, and of the
Bristol and Deerfield Presbyterian
churches, his work having begun last
fall. 1t is also the first year for
Miss Elizabeth Huntsman, director
Of religious education in the same
churches. Good work is being done
under their direction.
Preceding the congregational
meeting, a pot luck supper was serv-
ed at o'clock, at the church. This
was attended by families of the
church and Sunday school, and was
for the purpose primarily of ban
quoting the winners--the men and
boys, of a Sunday school contest
held some months ago, in which the
women and girls of the Sunday
school were the losers. A bountifui
and delicious supper was served and
was greatly enjoyed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26
Farewell For Pastor

Following the morning services
at the Main Street Church of Christ,
Sunday, a dinner will be served at
the church, and farewell reception
will be held for Rev. and Mrs. E. r.
Kendle who are leaving the fore
part of next week for their new field
OF labor at Millersburg. Last Sum
day Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Love of
Malta entertained with a chicken
dinner In honor of Rev. and Mrs,
Kendle and their two children.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26
Gertrude Balderson Farm Sold

In the foreclosure case of The
Home Building Co., Of Roseville, VS..
Gertrude Balderson ct al, property
was sold at sheriff's sale, Saturday,
to The Home Building Co., Rose
vile, for $1,000. The property
which contains about 60 acres, is
situated in Morgan township, on the
GAINESVILLE road. The property was
appraised at $1,507.16, and is better
known as the Cox place. The pur-
chaser held a mortgage on the farm
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26
Deaths Toll

March 10 to 26, 1881

March 10 to 26, 1881
Mrs. Lille Dearth, Beverly.
Mrs Mary Murray, McConnelsville.
Jas. M. Keyes, McConnelsville.
Mrs. Jane Embree, Westland.
Mrs. Julia Niceswanger, Rosseau.
Evard Wallace, Stockport.
F. l.. Worthington, Chesterhill.
Mrs. Jennie Wray, Walkerton, Ind.
Emmett Morris, Renrock.
Mrs. Ada Dozer, Ashland, Wis.
August Kuhlman, GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26
Paralysis Fatal To j. NJ. Reyes

Mr.. James Madison Keyes, aged
6S, we'll known retired farmer OF
this place, died Tuesday morning
about one o'clock, at his home on
North Seventh street Two years
ago he had stroke of paralysis from
which he never recovered, and from
then on. gradually failed. Within
the past two weeks he suffered two
more strokes, which caused his
death. He was son of the late
Robert and Jane Ritchey Keyes and
was born III Bristol township, Aug.
24, 1863 On Nov. 5, 1909, he was
unieed in marriage with Miss Aura
Knox Following their marriage
they moved to near Unionville,
| where they resided on a farm until
| four years ago when they moved
here. Mrs.4Keyes died Aug. 20, OF
last year Surviving is one daugh-
! ter. Miss Leah Kathryn Keyes of the
home He also leaves. one sister,
Mrs Baz Wells of Bristol township.
who is the last Of family Of eight
children. Those deceased are John
and Thomas Keyes, Mrs. Margaret
Garrett, Harriet, Sarah and Mariah.
Mr.. keyes was member of the
Emery M: f. church; Of Neelyville
grange, and when residing at I'm
ionville, belonged to the I. O. O. f.
lodge of that place.
Funeral services will be held this
home, and will be conducted by Rev.
Chas w Stoneburner. of the local
Methodist Episcopal church. Inter
ment will be made in the McConnels-
vile cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26

The first lightning and thunder of
the year made it's debut here Tues
day evening, with light rain.
What a contrast between the river
here, now and Is years ago today,
t1913) when it reached its. highest
stage on record.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26
Nj. & Nj. LOSES SEMI-FINAL
IN THE STATE TOURNAMENT

!
score OF 1924, at the state class
! B basketball tournament last Fri
| day, the M. & M. quintet was down
ed in the semi-fnals by the power
| full oungstown-F Fitch, who in the
| finals defeated Lancaster ST. Mary's,
/ pionship. The opinion was general
! ly expressed at the tournament, that
when Bluffton was eliminated, M. &
! NJ had banished from the tourna-
ment the strongest Glass B team.
In the game with Fitch, M. & M. s
playing was the poorest of their en-
tire season, practically all of the
players being off form In the first
/ quarter Carder had been eliminated
| by the foul route. The shifting OF
Sims to center and the changing of
other players, disorganized the team
in general, and the splendid floor
work that had been so marked
through all the games of the season,
was lacking to a marked degree.
| Youngstown Fitch had a center tha.
I easily controlled the tip off, and he
accounted for 81 points. The first
quarter was very evenly palyed, end
ing with Fitch leading, 64. The
second period saw the Fitch score
| advanced to 21, and NJ & MS to s.
In the third quarter NJ. e M. failed
, to register a single double decker,
| but increased their score to Is
through free throws; their oppon-
ents at this period were on easy
| street, with 80 points. In the last
quarter, the locals made two points
and Fitch seven, the final score be-
| ing 39-18.
Bluffton Game
! One of the most thrilling games
of the tournament was the lid-open
. er between Bluffton and NJ & NJ
Rluffton started off in front and held
a 5-4 point lead in the first period.
In the second quarter NJ. & nj. stag
ed one of their famous rallies, the
half ending in their favor-13-7.
The Big Reds machinery was func-
tioning beautifully in the next per-
bled the score 2O-10. However, be-
fore the quarter was over, Sims who
had played the best of his brilliant
career, was out on personals, and
his going seemed to take the heart
out of his team mates, and Bluffton
added six points to its score, while
NJ. & M. was held scoreless during
the same period AS play resumed.
Bluffton came closer and closer. and
with but four minutes to play the
score was knotted, the count being
22-22. Steward succeeded III toss
ing one in from the side Of the floor,
breaking the tie, and Whitaker
made good on a free throw Just
as the gun cracked, Bluffton scored
a field but their team was still in
the rear by single point.
M. e. M. was most Loyalty sup
ported at the state tourney by local
fans At each game no fewer than
800 persons from the twin cities
witnessed the games, and cheered
for their team. After having gone
so far, it began to look as if NJ. & NJ.
might go on through. But while
they lost, we have thes consolation
of knowing that it was the team
that defeated NJ. & NJ, that took the
championship of the state M. e
MS 1930~'31 basketball team will
occupy prominent place in the
athletic laurels of Morgan county.
Continued on page four)
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26

A son was born this morning to
Mr.. and Mrs. Thurston Fisher OF
Meigsville township.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26
Atty +. S. Doudna Locates Here

Atty Francis S. Doudna of Cam
bridge has purchased the office
equipment here of the late Gilbert
w Bell, and came here Wednesday.
and is located in the Morris build
ing, in the room that was occupied
by Mr.. Bell. Mr.. Doudna is a mar
ried man. about 81 years of age: is
a graduate of Muskingum college.
and attended the Cincinnati law
school He was class mate in
school of the late Attorney Bell.
Mr.. Doudna has been teaching, and
was but recently admitted to the
bar He is musician. and is par
ticularly interested in band and or
chestra music. He was a soldier in
the World war. For the present he
and his wife will live in furnished
rooms, and later when they find
suitable property, will go to house
keeping. Attorney and Mrs. Doud-
ma are both active in church work
in the Methodist Episcopal church.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26
Mckendree M. T.. Charge

Preaching services at McKendree
at 1880. R. d. Swain OF Sarahsville
m, and at Emery at $3.50. The pub
lie is invited to attend the revival
meetings at Wesley Chapel, begin
ming Sunday evening at 1880. The
Tillotson family orchestra will fur
nish music for the Sunday evening
service. Besides the orchestra selec
tions, Mrs. Tillotson, Misses Thelma
and Joyce will play Whispering
Hope" on string instruments.-A.
q TiIlntcnn rnactnr
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26
Methodist Protestant Church

Sunday school at 9:15 a. m. Spe-
cial numbers in opening exercises.
Morning worship at 10:30 Sermon
theme, ''The Christian Ideal" Spe-
cial music by the choir. Evening
worship at 7:15. Sermon theme,
''The Investment Of influence. Spe-
cial music and song feast. Services
at Pisgah, Sunday afternoon. w.
J. Mccarthy, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26
Presbyterian Church

Sunday school, 9:15. Morning
worship, 1890. Sermon by pastor.
Christian Endeavor, 6:45. Educa-
tional program ut 7:30, under Miss
Huntsman. Holy week services,
April l. 2, s. Holy communion ser
vice and reception OF new members,
and baptism, Sunday morning, April
Thurman f. Leonard, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26
Methodist Episcopal Church

Evangelistic services each night
this week and next beginning at
7:30 O'Clock. Special music by the
choir Sunday services: Church
school, 9:15. The Muskingum coll
lege gospel team will be present.
Morning worship. 1890 o'clock Ev-
ening worship, 7:30. The gospel
team will have charge Of each SER
vice. Everyone is cordially invited
to attend these ervices.-Chas. W.
Stoneburner, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26
Christ OF Christ
Seventh Streetl

Bible study at $50 a. m. Morn
ing worship at 10:30. Leader,
Riley Price. Lesson, James, 1st
chapter. Subject, BE Ye Doors of
the Word, verse 22 Evening
service at 1880. Leader, Herbert
NORM. Subject, Rest Heb, 4th
chanter
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26
At The Churches


Holy week services: Sunday
school, 9:15. Morning worship,
1920. Sermon theme, "The
Triumphant King" Evening, 1880,
Senior. choir cantata, 1.-The King
Eternal. Monday evening, 1880,
sermon, The Challenge of the
Cross to Indifference" Tuesday.
7:30, Christ in the Home" Wed
nesday. 1880, "Are Ye Also a Be-
trayer?' Thursday, 7:30, ''The Last
Supper" Holy communion. Jun
ior choir. Friday, 12:OO-3:OO,
Triumphant Death. David Ell.
Markle, pastor.
Stockport NJ. II. Church
Sunday school at $3.50. followed
by preaching. Will deliver an
Easter message at this time. Preach
ing at Eagleport at night at 1880.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday
night. In order not to disappoint
our Maker, let us attend the SER
vice of His church,. B. Douglas,
pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-03-26
Bristol PRESBYTERIAN Church

Sunday school, 10 a. m. Educa-
tional program at IL, under Miss
Huntsman Christian Endeavor,
$3.50. Special services March rs,
26, 27.--Thurman E. Leonard, pas
tor
Deerfield Presbyterian Church
Sunday school, 10 a. m. Evening
worship, T:30. Sermon by pastor.
Thurman E. Leonard, pastor
Fairview Church of Christ
Elder F. j. Ash will preach Sat
urday night, Sunday afternoon at
1870, and Sunday night. 1t is urged
that everyone interested in what the
New Testament says, make an effort
to hear these special subjects Elder
Ash has been asked to speak on
All are welcome at these services.