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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31

| Mr.. James Rothrock, whose SER
ious illness had been mentioned
| from time to time in this paper,
| died at the home of his sister, Mrs.
Mary Risen, of upper Malta, Sun
| day at one o'clock. His death re-
suited from a complication of dis
eases. The following sketch was
read at the funeral services. which
were held at 2 O'Clock Tuesday, at
the home Of Mrs. Risen, conducted
by Rev. C. H. NORM, with burial II
the McConnelsville cemetery.
James Austin Rothrock, son of
John Davis and Margaret Irwin
Rothrock, was born in Markles-
burg, Huntington county, Pennsyl-
vania, Aug. IS, 1857, and died Dec
27, 1881, at the age of IA years,
four months and nine days. The
deceased was the third child of
family of seven children. During
the Civil war he with his mother.
sister, and brother came to Ohio
while his father was serving in the
Union army His mother, father,
sister Jennie, wife of the late Frank
Miller Of Malta, and brother.
Thomas Irwin Rothrock, preceded
him in death. On April 27, 1880,
he was united in marriage to Miss
Hettie Pickrel, who passed away
Dec. %, 1906. To this union were
born two sons, Howard L. and Ir-
win Rothrock. The deceased, vet
eran of the Spanish-American war,
is survived by the two sons; two
granddaughters, Margaret and Eli
nor Rothrock; three sisters, Mrs
Mary E. Risen, Mrs. Belle Snedeker,
and Mrs. c. r. Torbert. and one
brother William T. Rothrock.
The American flag which draped
the casket Of the deceased, was fur
nished by the L. S. Veterans bu-
reau, through the McConnelsville
postoffice, the disbursing station for
Morgan county Although this new
ruling has been in effect since July
of this year, this is the first flag to
be furnished to a Morgan county
soldier
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
Robelfs-A.siltOn Wedding

Bryant E. Roberts, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Roberts, and Miss
Gladys Merle Ashton, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Ashton, both
of East Bloom township, were
united in marriage at 5 O'Clock
Thursday evening, Dec "a, at the
home Of the officiating minister
Rev. j. ID. Keller, pastor of the Nc
Kendree charge, on South Seventh
street. The single ring ceremony
was used and the attendants were
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ashton and Miss Erma Roberts,
sister of the bridegroom. The hap
py couple will reside for the present
with the groom's parents, in East
Bloom, where their many friends
will hasten to extend congratula-
tions and best wishes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
At The Churches
McKendree Circuit

McKendree: Sunday school q.2o
Worship, baptism, roll call of men,
bership and Holy Communion at
10:30. Sunday school attendance
and interest in the church services
are splendid and we hope to make
the year 1892 record breaker
Lebanon: Sunday school at 1:30
Preaching at 2:3O.-J. D. Keller
pastor.
Church of Christ
Seventh Street,
Bible study at $50 a. M. Morn
ing worship at 1890. Leader
Riley Price. Lesson, Psalm. %.
Subject, What a Friend We Have
In Jesus" Evening service at
o'clock. Leader, Ed Crum. Prayer
meeting each Wednesday evening
Come. You are welcome.
Deerfield Presbyterian Church
sunday school at 10 a. m. Even
ing worship at 7:3O. Sermon by
pastor.-T E. Leonard, pastor.
Bristol Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 10 o,cIock
Morning worship at II. Service un-
oer direction of Miss Wilson. Chris
tian Endeavor at 3 D. M r
Leonard, pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
At Seth Smith Home

A very nice Christmas was eniov-
ed at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Seth Smith when their children and
grandchildren to the number of 5o
came to enjoy fine turkey dinner.
with all the trimmings. The dav
was spent in conversation and Wis
lting. and in the afternoon nice
program was given by the children
Ihose present were: A. J. Simnson
and family, Howard White and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Smith
and daughter Faye, and sons Fran
chs and George, Everett Williams
and family, F. c. Wood and family
Vana Dougan and family. w. r
GlHord and family, Mr.. and Mrs. M
r. Clifford and son, Mr.. and Mrs w
>. Schofield and son, Mr.. and Mrs
Howard Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs w g
BoWles and daughter.-XX
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
Sudden Death OF Isaac Smith

Isaac Smith, go, of near Deaver-
town was found dead in his home ar
3 o'clock last Thursday afternoon.
his death believed to be due to
heart trouble. He is survived by
his wife and two daughters, Louella
and Grace Ellen of the home; two
brothers. George Smith of Moore's
Junction and William Smith Of
Zanesville; three sisters, Mrs. Sam
uel Busch of Deayertown; Mrs. Cy-
rus Allard, Columbus, and Miss
Eva Smith of Roseville.
Funeral services were held at, one
O'Clock Saturday afternoon at the
Deavertown M. E. church, with in
terment at Forest Rose cemetery,
Lancaster.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
Dies Near PorterSyiIIe

William Hurst, aged 72, passed
away at his home near Portersvil1e
Monday morning at 1880, his death
following a protracted illness due
to cancer. He is survived by his
wife, Margaret Monroe Hurst; six
sons, Worley and Jesse, of Colum-
bus; and Purley, Francis, Clarence
and William, jr., of the home; six
daughters, Mrs. Ida Altman of
Rendville, Mrs. Ruby Mowrey OF
Deumontsyille; Mrs. Georgia Hunt,
of Baltimore, Nd; Mrs. Rachel
Marshall and Miss Jane Hurst of
Lancaster, and Miss Gladys Hurst of
the home. Two brothers, Street
Hurst of Oakfield, and Gene Hurst
of Corning, and IS grandchildren
also survive.
Funeral services were held at the
Zion church at Portersville, We'd
nesday afternoon at o'clock. In
terment was made in the church
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
Reyivals On McKendree Charge
Have Splendid Results

Two revivals held on McKendree
charge, one at Wesley Chapel, the
other at McKendreey have had
gracious results. A class of 10
have been received into member
ship at Wesley Chapel. A good in
terest in Sunday school and church
services prevail, with Friday
night prayer service each week.
The revival at McKendree resulted
in quickened church, and Is new
members added to the church. The
Sunday school there is abounding
in activity and hopes are high for
a great year. The McKendree
church gave their pastor j. d. Kel-
ler and family a nice donation
which was greatly appreciated.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
Christmas Spirit At Chesterhil

The memory of Christmas, 1881.
will linger in the minds of the SO
children who were. guests at the
Christmas dinner held at the high
school gymnasium, Thursday, Dec.
"a, The Good Will class of the NJ.
e. church promoted the project and
prepared the dinner, but it was the
Christmas spirit of the community
proven by the splendid donations
which made it such success. For
weeks B. G.. Hoon's shop had been
a toyland, where with the zeal Of a
Santa, toys of every description
were rer aired, beautifed ard re-
claimed with coat OF "Color
Brite" furnished by Mr.. Hoon from
his stock of Martin Senour prod
ucts. To these donations were
added liberal gifts by the leading
business men. One store gave
eight suits of clothes, a prominent
citizen gave Bible to every family
represented-16 in all. After the
inviting dinner and short program
that mysterious parsonage of child
hood, Santa Claus. made his appear
ance and distributed gifts and cam
dy to the happiest group of children
possible-children capable of en-
joying because they were unspoiled
by luxury and plenty.
While it was real Christmas for
the boys and girls, it was no less a
great Christmas for the men and
women who made. it all possible.
Their beaming faces bespoke the
joy of giving. May the spirit OF
Christmas abide in this and al!
communities for the year 1932.-
Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
C. f.. NEWSOM DIES AFTER
A PROLONGED ILLNESS

Mr. Clyde Edwin Newsom, aged
50 years, well known resident OF
Malta township, passed away Tues
day morning at his home near
Hopewell church, following pro-
tracted illness with encephalitis Ga
type of sleeping sickness). For IL
weeks he had been bedfast He was
a son of the late Thomas and Mi
enerva Starrett Newsom, and was
born in Penn township, March 26.
1879. His wife who before mar
riage was Anna Wetherell, survives
They were the parents of eleven
children, all of whom survive as
follows: Mrs. Forest Parsons of
Malta; Robert of Stockport; Mrs.
Eva Spring, Deavertown; Mrs. Ed
it'll Higgins, Columbus; Mrs. Ethel
Best McConnelsville; Clarence of
the home; Mrs. Pearl Graham,
Pennsville; Albert, Dale, Roy and
Ralph all of the home. Three
brothers and sister also survive
Earl Newsom of Stockport; Elmer
of Malta Rt.; William of GAINESVILLE,
and Mrs. Mary Gilmore, Pennsville.
A sister Eva died in infancy. The
deceased followed farming all of
his life. He was an Industrious.
honorable, upright citizen. He was
ever keenly interested in education
and our public schools, and served
on both the township and county
boards of education~ He was
member of the Methodist Protestant
church at Hopewell, and of the I. o.
o. F., Pennsville
Funeral services will be held this
afternoon at 1880 at the Hopewell
church, and interment will be made
in the cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
Perl And Bryan Savage In Wreck

Mr.. Perl Savage, r. F. d. mail
carrier, on route No. 3, was badly
injured Wednesday afternoon in ar
automobile accident which occurred
at the foot of the JOetown hill,
on the New Lexington road.
near the Jas. Mccall place. With
him in the machine was Bryan Saw
age, and they were on their way to
this place. Bryan Savage was driv-
ing, and as he went to go around a
road working sign, in the middle of
the road, he lost control of the ma
chine, which upset over a bank
Both were badly injured. Perl
Savage suffered a broken rib; a
cash over the right eye, which re-
CURED four stitches to close, and a
bad cut in his wrist which also re-
Guired stitches to close. He had
number Of other gashes about his
face and neck, and his back was
badly bruised. Bryan Savage was
rendered unconscious. He was
brought here to his home in the
Miller ambulance, and it was fear
ed at first that he was in a very
serious condition. However it is
believed that unless complications
develop, he will get along. One of
his ears was practically severed
from his head, and he suffered 9TH
er cuts and bruises.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
CHICKENS THIEVES PLEAD
GUILTY

Monday morning Grover "Guvie''
Coins, 25, of Glouster; Otty Maybe,
22, Philo route, and Enoch Stires,
As, Of South GAINESVILLE, were ar
raigned here in Mayor Shafer's
court, charged with stealing chick
ems They pleaded guilty, and were
certified to the grand jury, under
bond of $500 each. Unable to fur
nish bond, they were sent to jai.
to await action of the January grand
jury. The affidavit charged the
theft of 81 chickens of the value of
$51, which were stolen Dec. 8, from
Mary Hambel of Bishopyille.
The same trio, last Thursday,
were fined $50 and costs at Zanes-
vile, after pleading guilty to chick
en- thefts. Besides the thefts in
Muskingum and Morgan counties, it
is stated that the three are also
wanted in Perry and Athens coun-
ties for other thefts Of fowls.
1t is stated that the three par
ties named have stolen $397.74
worth of poultry. 1t is also stated
that further investigation into the
activities of Stires has resulted in
the recovery of household goods
and furniture, which it is alleged
he had stolen from the Tony Long
ley and James Hartman cottages
near Philo several months ago.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
Death OF Thomas Rutherford

Mr.. Thomas Rutherford, aged 72.
died Monday morning at Good Sa-
marian hospital, GAINESVILLE, of
pneumonia. He was a former resi-
dent of this place, and at one time
was employed as night watchman at
the Hoffman, tannery A number
of years ago he contracted blood
poisoning, making it necessary to
remove one of his arms. Before
going to GAINESVILLE, he had been for
a time at the county home here,
and later was in the Muskingum
county home. He leaves no immed-
late relatives. Burial will be made
IN Greenwood cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
TEMPERANCE MEETING AT
MALTA CHURCH

Do you want to see liquor and
the saloons returned to our coun-
try? Would you like to see Ohio
join with a few other states in a
notification program of federal
law? If you do not, then be pres
ent Sunday afternoon at 2:30 in the
Malta Methodist church at tenn
perance rally. AT that meeting the
speakers will be Rev. Will j. Foster
and Supt. S. P. McNaught,. of the
Anti-Saloon League. Come and learn
what plans are being formulated by
the prohibition forces to counteract
the drive now being made by the
liquor forces in Ohio.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
Donald Riley To Wed

Mr.. Donald Riley of Cincinnati
son OF the late Frank Riley of NAL
ID Will be married next Tuesday to
Miss Alma Shoetmeyer of Green
ourg' Ind. Mr.. Riley is employed
with the Hotel Gibson of Cinein-
natl. Following honeymoon trim.
winch they will spend with rela-
yves at Detroit, Mich, and here
with Mr. Riley's brother, Mr.. Ken
meth Riley, and family, they will
take up their residence in Cincin-
natl.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
+. r. Lamb Returns To Belle Center

Mr.. E. E. Lamb who has been
manager of The Muskingum Valley
Creamery here since last March
with his family, leaves the first OF
next week for Belle ssssaiaer, where
Mr. Lamb will manage the cream
cry at that place Mr.. Lamb resid-
ed at Belle Center before coming
mere, and he and his brother w. l..
Lamb own the creamery at that
place, and are also interested il.
creameries at Dayton, Cleveland,
and this place. Since coming here
Mr.. Lamb, who is an expert in his
line of work, has increased the busi-
ness here, so that it is in a flourish
ing condition, and is one of the
leading industries here. During
their residence here Mr.. Lamb and
his wife and their two children
Miss Eedna, and Arlie, have made
many friends who regret to have
them leave. Another brother f. M.
Lamb of Detroit, Mich, who has
been employed with the American
Aggregat Co., has three months
leave of absence, and has been as
sisting here at the creamery. A
of the directors will be held
at which time directors
and a manager will be chosen. Mr..
Dal Thomas who is stockholder.
and has been employed for a num-
Der of years with the creamery, and
has had much practical experience
in dairy business, will in all prob
ability be selected as manager to
Mr. Lamb.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
Women's Democratic Club Notice

Regular monthly meeting of the
Women's Democratic club, Monday
evening, Jan 4 at the Maccabee
hall. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hopkins
Chesterhill, will furnish instrument
tai music, and the program will be
put on by Bristol township talent.
Mrs. Margaret Spillman will have
charge of the program, and ad-
dresses will be made by Mrs. e. A..
Castor, Gus Carnes and Wayne
Mackiem. A mixed quartet will
sing. !,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
Observation-Disclosures Wedding

Mrs. Florence Ford Williamson,
of this place, and Dr.. Frank Lande
of Buffalo, N. Y, were united in
marriage here last Saturday after
noon, Dec. 26, by Rev. w. j. Nc
Garity, the ceremony taking place
at the Methodist Protestant parson-
age. William Ford a brother of
the bride and Miss Glenna Ray
We're the attendants. Following the
ceremony a wedding supper was
served at the home of the brides
parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Ford,
on Tenth street. Covers were laid
for DR.. and Mrs Lande, Miss Ray,
Mr.. William Ford, Mr.. and Mrs
Harry Heron of Caldwell, Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Smith of Reinersville,
and Mr.. and Mrs M D. Ford.
Mrs. Lande has been employed as
a nurse at Rocky Glen sanatOrium
for several years, and DR.. Lande is
physician located for the present
in Buffalo, N. Y. He is a native OF
Germany. For time DR.. Landet
was a member of the medical staff
at Rocky Glen.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
Bus Service Discontinued

The bus lines operating between
this place and Caldwell; this place
and Glouster, and this place and
New Lexington were discontinued
Saturday, because of lack of busi-
ness. Beginning Monday, three
busses daily make round trips from
Marietta to Columbus, by way of
the Muskingum valley, so that it is
now possible to go from this place
to columbus without changing
busses.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
ATT'Y EMMETT A. TAYLOR
HIS EARTHLY LIFE ENDS

The earthly life of Atty Emmett
it's close Wednesday morning about
SIS O'Clock. Death followed a
long illness. Last April he had an
attack of flu, from which he never
fully recovered, and in August suf-
fered nervous breakdown. At
times he appeared some better, but
it was evident that he was slowly
making a losing fight. For some
days past, his condition was very
critical. The end came very quiet
ly and peacefully.
Mr.. Taylor was son of the late
Elmer A. Taylor, and Eta Rusk
Taylor, and was born at this place
Sept 2, 1899. He attended the
McConnelsville public schools, and
graduated from high school, in the
year 1907. Following his gradua
ton he was employed for time as
bookkeeper in The First National
Bank here; later he assisted in the
local postoffice, while his father
was postmaster. He studied law in
the law Offices of Atty Fleming H.
Crew, the late Chas. H. Fouts, and
the late T. E. Mckinney He at
tended Ohio State University in the
years 1911 and 1912, and was ad-
mitted to the bar in July 1921. He
enjoyed a very good office practice,
and OF more recent years was also a
real estate dealer. He had served
as clerk of the election board.
Atty Taylor possessed a friendly
disposition, was kind and always in
terested in the welfare of others
He was ever concerned in the high
er and better things of life, and
was always found on the side of
right of all moral questions. He
was ready and fluent speaker.
When quite young he joined the
Presbyterian church, and was reg
ular in attendance, of the various
services Of the church. He had
been a teacher in the Sunday
school, and was especially interest
ed in the young peoples activities
Of the church. Following the death |
Of his father he was made presid- |
ing elder in the local church. He |
was ever keenly interested in the |
Boy Scouts; was a member of Cor
inthian lodge, No. III, F. & A. M. I
and of the Malta ta-McConnelsville I
Rotary club. He had wide ac-
quaintance, and his many friends
will learn with much sorrow of his /
passing.
Surviving him are his mother, to
whom he, was ever most kind and |
brother, Mr.. Earl I
D. Taylor of Dayton, and sister,
Mrs. Ray Chandler of West Leb
anon, Ind His father who was one
If the county's most prominent
died May 81, 1929.
Funeral services will be held Sat
lrday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at
he home, with Rev T. E. Leonard
n charge. The Masons will also
lave part in the services. The
as selected are: Chas. A.
gaylord, S. A. Finley, F.. S. McDon-
nd Atty f. S. Doudna. Interment
will be made in McConnelsville
emetery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
1927 Glass Reunion

Members of the M. & NJ. class OF
1927 held a reunion at the Hotel
Kennebec on Sunday evening, when
they enjoyed a swiss steak dinner,
with social hour following. The
thirteen of the As members of the
class present We're: Mr.. and Mrs. w.
G. Kennard of Cleveland: John
Beckwith, Robert Drury, Margaret
Hooper, Ronald Gordon, Harry Stull.
Alice Davis, Marian Walker, Marion
Fisher, Mary Woodward, Donald
Carroll and Deane Northrup.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
Locals Lose BY Close Score

In a charity basketball game
sponsored by the Ohio Power relief
committee, played Tuesday night at
Philo, the Durbin Democrats of this
place, were defeated by the Philo
Ex-Hi's by the score of 27-24. Two
of the leading players for Philo
were college players-one from O.
u, and the other from o. S. u
Those on the local team are: Nc
Gregor, Jas. Flanagan, jr., G.. Lewis,
H. Milligan, Best, d. Walker and
Robinson.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
Sunday school Glass Sings Carols

The Anti-Can't class of the Nc
Kendree Sunday school, observed
Christmas eve by singing Christ
mas carols, for the sick and shut
ms. AS their custom in the past,
they began at their pastors home,
by singing three numbers for him
and family on South Seventh street,
this place. which were greatly en-
joyed. Before leaving, they pre-
sented their pastor and his family
with provisions for their Christmas
dinner. These kind remembrances
are greatly appreciated. They also
sang carols at the county home and
other homes in the McKendree COM
munity.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
Mass At Catholic Church
New Years Day

Mass will be said at 10 o'clock
Friday, New Years day. at ST.
James Catholic church. This is a
holy day of obligation, and every
one must attend Mass. The law of
abstinence from meat ceases on
Friday, New Years day. There is
also no fast of abstinence Thursday.
Confession Thursday evening, at
1880 o'clock.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
Washington BicentenniaI Stamrs

Postmaster Rosa M. Fonts in
lorms us that the George Washing
ton Bicentennial postage stamps
VIII go on sale Saturday. These
Will take the place of the other
stamps. They are in denominations
from hc to 10c, each bearing the
picture of the Father of his conn
try--each stamp denomination car
rylng a different styled likeness
one OF Washington as a general, an
other as surveyor, another as
statesman, etc. The local post-
office has been supplied with the
stamps Tor some time, but as stated
VIII not go on sale until Saturday
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
Dr. J. Knox Montgomery Dead

DR.. J. Knox Montgomery, presi-
dent of Muskingum college, New
Concord, and one-of Ohio's foremost
educators, died at Bethesda hos
pital, GAINESVILLE, Wednesday morn
ing. DR.. Montgomery was person
ally known here where he helped
organize the Muskingum Valley
Chautauqua, and served as plat
form manager.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
Mrs. e. A. CASTOR Suffers Iniur,

Mrs. E. A. CASTOR of Bristol
township met with a painful acct
dent Wednesday. She was carry
ing some bottles up stairs, when
she tripped and fell, striking her
left hand on the broken bottles. A
bad cash was cut in the palm of
her hand severing a blood vessel,
and also the tendons in her second
and third finger.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31

Mr.. Curtis Balding, jr., who is
employed with the Max B. Mueller
Co., New York City, spent Christ
mas with his father, Mr.. A. C. Bald
ing of Wolf Creek. Mr.. Balding
left Saturday for New York City,
and from there sails for France,
where he expects to spend about a
year. 1t will be recalled that Mr..
Baldlng, a year or so ago, spent
some time in Russia
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
CHRISTMAS AT COUNTY
HOME

Through individuals, business
firms and secret organizations, the
81 inmates of the county home
were generously remembered on
Christmas with gifts and treats. all
of which is keenly appreciated not
only by the inmates, but by Supt
and Mrs. Taylor, who in this man
ner, wish to thank all who had a
part in bringing real Christmas
cheer to those unfortunates in their
care.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-12-31
Appendicitis Operation

Miss Sarah Elizabeth Matheney.
aged 10, daughter Of Naaman Ma
theney of Durant, was taken We6-
nesday evening to Bethesda hos
pltal, GAINESVILLE, where she under
wents an operation for appendicitis.
While her condition is not very
good, she is doing as we'll as could
be expected.