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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-11

And so, though I have abandoned
any though of turning auctioneer,
that old-time itch to be a painter
has come back.
AS the spirited bidding went on
till it reached new Broun high I
could not resist doing a little rapid
mental arithmetic. Sixty dollars for
one Broun means $500 for five, and
that is an easy output for an after
noon. It would be no trouble at all
for me to do ten if pressed.
That is, since I have discovered
that it is perfectly simple to smudge
in skies with the thumb and fore
finger.
Six hundred dollars a day means
$4,000 a week, because I would have
to take couple of afternoons off
cultivating patrons.
The net is a little over $15O,OOO a
year, and I violate no confidence in
confesSing that as yet journalism
has been somewhat less lucrative
than that.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-11
Ne Questions Asked

TOWARD Mr.. Louis Segal, who
n bought the Broun, I have ex-
tremely kindly feelings. He merely
asked for a signature and required
no detailed explanation of the mas
terpiece which he acquired.
Since he refrained from saying,
What is it supposed to be?" don't
mind venturing an hypothesis.
'If he has by now natural curl
osity I am willing to point out that
the white masses, which might be
mistaken for a mountain range,
really are tall buildings along Fifth
avenue.
Copyright. 1881. By The Times)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-11

Do such names as Point Adams
and East Aurora have any special
significance as the names of Pull
man cars?
A definite system has been
adopted for naming Pullman cars.
To a railroad man a Point" car
or an East" car carries a meaning
as to its capacity-the number Of
sections, compartments, drawing
rooms. etc.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-11

Gsngsters who think they're tough probably ar
suffering only from hardening of the arteries.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-11

Where in the Bible in the SEN
tence, God tempers the wind to
the shorn lamb?"
It is not in the Bible. The earl
lest known record Of It's use in lit
erature is In 'Premices" by Henri
Estienne, French writer, in 1894
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-11

No, Dorothy, rum-hound is not dog used t
track down bootleggers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-11
How is water distilled?

BY evaporating it by boiling and
then hquifying the vapor by cool
ing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-11

If there's anything in a name, John Drnkwater,
the writer, should make fine propaganda for the
prohibitionists
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-11

Then there's the business-lke corn farmer, wht
refers to his harvest as "stalk-t taking"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-11

We suppose that that Canadian baby who was
born in an airplane recently forever will be boasting
of his descent
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-11

Many film producers seem to be of the opinion
that the alkies have given them the privilege for out
spoken drama
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-11

The Paris hotel at which Alfonso resided charged
him $500 day. They looked upon him. apparently
as just another tourist
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-11

Married couples don't realize they're in tight fix
until they move into a modern apartment.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-05-11

DISTINGUISHING contest held in western city re
Gently was won by men. They cleaned up as it were.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-02
Morgan County Leadership Training
School To BE Held

All who took course in the
leadership training school last fall
Will be glad to hear that another op-
portunity is given for workers in
the Sabbath school and community
to secure additional training for
leadership. Its need is felt be-
cause the church must depend to a
large extent for its leadership upon
people who have not had an ample
opportunity to secure professional
training.
There are two so minute class
sessions each evening; the first per
iod 7:30-S:20, assembly S:20,S:40:
second period S:40-9:3O, on Tues
days and Thursdays of the follow
ing six evenings-April IA, 16, 81.
%, %, 80. The school is open to
the general public. but students who
are desirous of receiving a credit
through the international council or
religious education, should be at
least Is years of age, and have COM
pleted at least two years of high
school work, and must attend class
es regularly. The course will be
announced next week.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-02
Easter At The Methodist Episcopal
Church, McCOnnelsville

A very appropriate Easter climax
will be given at the church, Sunday
evening, with religious drama
'The Rock" the transformation OF
Simon Peter The characters have
been well chosen for the parts; the
play is under the direction of Miss
Pyle, the costuming and lighting
effects under the management Of
the pastor Rev. Stoneburner, the
scenery painted by Mrs. Frances
Scott.
Character Cast: Simon Peter, Bob
Norris; Adina, Simon Peters wife,
Frances Conner; Deborah, Adina' s
mother Harriet Howard; Ucal, un-
Gle, Geo. Barrett; Mary of Magdala,
Linda Turner; Pandira a Greek
Phillip Manly Titus, Roman Off
Ger, Brent Cochran; Agur, ply
sician, Earl Lowell; Servant to Ucal,
Dwight Miller; Servant to Agur,
Raymond Adrian; Servant to Mag
dala, Edith Kildow. The church has
given number of very impressive
dramas, but "The Rock" is the
most pretentious undertaking.
A beautiful Easter service will be
at the morning hour, reception of
members, special Easter music by
the choir. directed by Mrs. Mabel
Scott, Mrs. Lowell at the organ.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-02
DR.. W. II. SCOtt Holds Record

A composite picture of the sos
ranking members of the Ohio State
University faculty shows them to
have spent total of nearly 5000
years in its service. The average
professor has been 1914 years at
Ohio State and the average associate
professor 10.7 years. The ten old
est members of the staff, in point of
service. alone have total of AZ 5
years to their credit. Forty-siX have
records of from 81 TO 80 years, 35
others from 81 to 40 years, and six
OF Al years or more.
Former President w. H Scott has
the longest continuous record. Now
90 years of age, he was professor
from 1883 to 1895, and after tha
/ until 1910 was professor Of philoso
| ply. Since then he has been emer
titus professor of philosophy. Mex
in order are DR.. George w Knight
emeritus professor Of history, and
Prof J. n. Bradford, Of the depart
ment Of architecture, each with IS
years to his credit.
DR.. Scott at one time made this
Dlace his home
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-02
w. w. RANEY, FARMER AND
FORMER VETERINARIAN DIES

The death of William w. Raney,
county. and veterinarian for sever
al years. occurred Sunday evening.
Funeral services We're held at the
Seventh Street Church of Christ in
McConnelsville. Tuesday afternoon
at 1:30, conducted by Elder Chas.
NORM Music was furnished by a
mixed quartet who sang "Jesus Low
er of My Soul,' II Will Sing You a
Song" and "Shall We Meet" Bur
ial was made in the Malta cemetery.
The following sketch was furnished
by member of the family:
William Walter Raney, son OF
Robert and Rebecca Walter Raney
was born Jan. 26, 1849, on what is
Morganville. His death occurred
March 20, 1881, at the age of so
years, two months and three days
His entire life was spent in Morgan
county, with the exception of one
year in childhood, which was spent
in Williams county, Ohio. He was
united in marriage April %, 1874,
with Jane Strahl whose death oc-
Cured four years ago. To this un
ion were born seven children, six
of whom survive: Mrs. Lizzie Ear
ich of Malta township; Mrs. Anna
Price Of Deerfield; Mrs. Ella Ben
jamin, near Morganville Frank
Raney of Malta; Charles who is To-
Gated in Illinois, and Edward of the
home. The oldest, a son, died in
infancy. Mr. Raney also leaves "a
grandchildren and five great grand
children. He was one of II chill
James C. and George A. Raney
both of whom reside in California
| The late Sarah Finley of this place
was his sister. Mr.. Raney had been
a member of the Wolf Creek Church
of Christ for many years. He was
honest and industrious, and ever
ready to help those in need; was pa
tient during his affliction, having
been almost entirely blind the last
seven years. He will be sadly miss
ed in the home and community.
Among outside persons in at
tendance at the funeral of Mr.
Raney were Mr. and Mrs Clarence
Raney of Gallon; Mr. and Mrs Cal
vim Brewer. Harpster; Mr.. and Mrs
! Tharp. Crooksville: G. c. Strahl
and Mr.. and Mrs. r. ID. Strahl OF
New Philadelphia.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-02
DEATH OF CURTIS SMITH
COMES AFTER LONG ILLNESS

j. III. c., better known as Curtis,
Smith died last Thursday at 2:30 p.
m. at his home here, after an ill
ness covering about four months,
and which began with slight para
lytic stroke.
Curtis Smith was son of the
late Alexander and Julia Johnson
Smith. He was born in Bristol
township, Morgan county Ohio,
where he spent the early part of his
life. After leaving Bristol he To-
Gated in the western part of the
county, on Lemon Hill, where the
greater part of his life was spent.
From Lemon Hill he came to Nc
Connelsville eight years ago. He
was IS years of age at the time of
his death. Mr.. Smith is survived by
his wife who was Alice Mercer. He
also leaves seven children-Mrs.
Clyde Bone and VIM. Smith of Bris-
tol township; Arthur Smith and
Mrs Edna Steen of Columbus; Har-
old S. Smith, Portersville, and
Blanche and Myrtle Smith of the
home. Wood Smith of Bristol
township, Mrs Clyde Dickinson,
Renrock, and Mrs. Frank Offord OF
Morgan township are brother and
sisters of the deceased. Besides
those mentioned, he is survived by
II grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. Mr.. Smith was a
member of the United Brethren
church at Lemon Hill.
Funeral services were held from
the Methodist Protestant church in
McConnelsville, Saturday, at 2 p.
m, Rev L. B. Douglas of Stock
port and Rev. C. W. Stoneburner of
McConnelsville officiating. Burial
was made in the McConnelsville
cemetery. A quartet sang three
Beautiful Land" Good
Night and Good Morning" and 1.-The
Old Rugged Cross. The singers
were Messrs. Bell, Beckett, Wittlig
and GRAY
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-02
McKendree Easter Program

The Woman's Home Missionary
society of McKendree, assisted by
the children of the Sunday school
will present an Easter program al
the church, Easter morning, follow
ing Sunday school. Program is as
follows: Song, congregation; de.
yotionals, Mrs. Lulu Glenn; song
congregation; Easter greetings, Ber-
nice Spencer; Easter gifts, Nor
row children; solo, George Still;
recitations, primary children; solo
Edith Lindimore; Easter flowers
the Smith girls; The Easter story
Burdette Ham; song of Easter day
exercise; reading, Marian Taven,
ner; Our part, Billie White; Lenten
offering; 'In the Cross OF Christ
Glory" four girls; Thank you, Ra-
chel Mccormick; closing song
Xxx
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-02
Church HonOrs Pastor And Family

Rev. and Mrs. e. f. Kendle and
their two children left Tuesday for
Millersburg, o., where Mr.. Kendle
will serve as pastor of the Church
of Christ, and where they will make
their home.
In honor of Rev. Kendle and his
family, the Main Street Church of
Christ held farewell service Sun
day, March 20. Following the reg
ular morning services, congrega-
tional meeting was held, in which
affairs relative to the church's well
fare were discussed. A basket din
ner was served at noon. The pas
tors of the towns were invited to be
in attendance. Revs. Mccarthy and
Stoneburner and their wives re-
sponded, the others being unable to
be present. In the afternoon a pro-
gram was given. Features of the
program were a duet by Misses OIL
i've Perkins and Winifred Havener
and a piano solo by Mrs. Forest Div
ers. Informal talks were made by
lotIOlS dAd olHCio C5CnI
AS a mark of appreciation from
the church, Rev. and Mrs. Kendle
We're presented with two beautiful
small rugs, and bathroom rug, the
presentation speech being made by
, Mr.. Chas. Havener.
Mr.. Kendle has been pastor of the
Main Street Church of Christ four
and half years. He leaves with
the good will of all, and best wish
es for the future, for himself and
family.
In this connection, we under
stand that the Main Street church
will not for the present consider the
hiring of a pastor Their main con-
sideration for the present will be
the redecorating of their church
auditorium, and other improve
ments, and perhaps some repairs on
the parsonage. This will be done
before the engaging of successor
to Mr.. Kendle.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-02
The program is as follows: Organ
StrahlS Arrive Home

Mr. and Mrs. c. G. Strahl arrived
at their home in New Philadelphia
Saturday, after a delightful trip OF
about three months. They left New
Philadelphia Jan. 5,--for the west,
visiting for time with their daugh-
ter Mrs. Milton A. Logsdon at Phoe-
nix, Arizona. From there they went
to California, and after a week s
stay left Los Angeles Feb. 8 and
sailed for Panama. spending two
weeks in the Panama Canal Zone
They had an interesting stay there,
and Mr.. Strahl has promised to give
a write-up to the Democrat later
While in Panama they met and
talked with Mrs. c. r. Carson, but
did not get to see Mrs. Carson's
son Chalmers S. Carson who has
been holding a government teaching
position there.
Enroute home, Mr. and Mrs
Strahl made brief stops in New
York, Washington and Pittsburgh.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-02
Mrs. Mary Head Dies In GAINESVILLE

Mrs. Mary f. Head, aged S3 years
died Friday morning. March 81, at
ten o'clock. at the home Of her son
Emmett Head in South GAINESVILLE.
with whom she had been spending
the winter She had not been in
good health for several years, and
/ in the last threeSnlonth or so had
declined more rapidly.
i Mrs. Head had been practically a
! lifelong resident of McConnelsville.
and for 81 years her home had been
in the same house, the property on
the river road, near the canal, from
which residence her funeral was
! held Monday. She was a daughter
of the late Joseph and Lucy Nessel-
road Van Wey. Her husband. Absa-
lom Head, died "a years ago. Of
their family, three children-Mrs.
May Henery. and Harold and Mont
ford Head, are deceased. Children
surviving are Emmett Head of Zanes-
vile and Frank and Herbert Head
of McConnelsville. Besides her
sons, Mrs. Head also leaves one sis,
ter, Mrs. Sadie Hopes, wife of Caleb
Hopes, of GAINESVILLE Brothers
and sisters deceased-were Christie
pher and Samuel Van Wey, Mrs
Jennie Vandegriff and Mrs. Anna
Hardin.
The funeral Of Mrs. Head, which
was held Monday afternoon at
O'Clock, was conducted by Rev.
Chas. w Stoneburner, pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church of
which the deceased was member
Ritualistic services were also held
by the local Woman's Relief Corps
with which she was affiliated. Bur-
ial was made in the McConnelsville
cemetery. A quartet composed of
Mrs. Carl Betz, Mrs. Fl. A. Phillips,
Richard Bell and F. N Gray, sang
two numbers-"Abide With Me"
and Nearer My God to Thee"
Among outside persons in at
tendance at the funeral were Mr..
George Krotzer, Mrs. Jos. Harding
and son, Mrs. May Lowell, Emmett
Head and his son Everett Head and
Mr.. and Mrs. Caleb Hopes, all of
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-02
Rose Farm Man Dies From Exposure

The body of Fred Dernovschk
aged so, of Rose Farm, was found
in box car at the Burley q Winter
Pottery company plant at Crooks
vile, last Thursday morning. The
coroner's verdict was that death
was caused by exposure. The de-
ceased had been employed by the
Manhattan Coal company. He had
left his boarding place at Rose Farll
Monday, it is stated, and had not
been seen since. Exposure in the
heavy rain, snow and hail storm
which passed over that section, and
the fact that the clothing on the
dead mans body was wet, led to the
verdict rendered by the coroner 1t
was thought that Dernovschk had
entered the box car to escape the
storm
Examination of personal effects OF
the dead man revealed that he has q
sister, Mrs Mary Geheb, living in
Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-02
Parent And Son BANQUET

Boys in the vocational agriculture
department of M. & M. high school
held their annual parent and son
banquet in the high school auditor
ium last Thursday evening at $50
o'clock. Each boy in the depart
ment had as his guest, his mother
and father Among other guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. F. Eaton. Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Hambleton, the
school board, and high school fac
ulty. The girls in the home eco
Monies department served the din
ner, and this was followed by a
short program which included mu-
sic by five boys. and talk by AL
Ian Stewart who gave review of
the activities of the department.
This was followed by the speaker of
the evening, Mr.. Ray Fife, state SUI
peryisor of vocational agriculture,
who gave. very inspiring talk
Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-02
WHY NJ. & nj. Won

Why did M. & NJ win the district
basketball tournament? The secret
is out. 1t was like this: Mr.. and
Mrs F. w. Cochran, whose son
Brent was one of M. & MS out
standing guards, not only for this
year, but of M & MS entire basket
ball history, promised the team a
feed if they won the district tour
nament at Dennison. Since all of
the basketeers also played on the
football squad, and following the
football season, Mr.. and Mrs. Coch-
ran banqueted the team, last fall,
and having i'll mind what they could
expect in the way of a feast, if they
won at Dennison, was it any Won
der they fought so hard and won?
Thursday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Cochran made good their promise.
And it was real dinner Mrs.
Cochran who prepared the "ath-
letic" feast excelled On fowls -
the piece de-resistance, which was
done to perfection, and served in
HlOSI SeueIOuS DIOpOI OIIlOuS. lie It-
mainder of the elaborate three
course menu was equally as elegant
ly prepared, and delightfully."- serv-
ed The high school colors of red
and white were artistically carried
out in the decorations, and in the
dessert course, the latter being red
cherry pie-the CHEEKY faces of
the cherries peering out from a
heavy blanket of whipped cream.
Favors were small basketballs
Those seated about the festal
board, besides the players of the
first and second teams, were Coach
Marquis, Manager Gessell, the host
Mr. Cochran, and Raymond Durbin.
Following the dinner games were
enjoyed, and in all the occasion
was a fitting climax and tribute to
NJ & Ms best basketball team, and
fully the third best class B basket
ball team in Ohio. Those present
will ever remember most pleasantly
the hospitality of Mr.. and Mrs.
Cochran
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-02
RECOVER MACHINE STOLEN
FROM WEST VIRGINIA WOMAN

Ford coupe, 1880 model, the
property of Miss Foster of Harris
vile, w. Va, near Parkersburg,
was recovered Tuesday evening this
side of Pennsville, by Sheriff Adrean
| and Marshal Drury 1t is stated
| that the machine was stolen Sunday
night by Charles Hawkins, of Har-
risville, w. Va, who broke the gar
| age lock and escaped with the ma
/ chine Tuesday he stopped at
| filing station this side of Athens
and got gas-and drove off without
paying for it. Officers were notified
to be on the lookout for him, and
Adrean and Drury started toward
! Athens. At the forks of the road
| this side of Pennsville they saw a
car in the ditch, and from descrip-
tions furnished them, recognized
the machine as the one they were
after. The man was in it, apparent
| ly pretty much under the influence
of liquor. While the officers were
working in the rain to get the ma
| chine out of the ditch, Hawkins
| took to his heels and ran down over
hill and got away. The sheriff
! fired a couple of shots at him, but
| he seemed to run the faster Bring.
ing the car, which was quite badly
| wrecked, here, the two officers left
early Wednesday morning, to find
Hawkins, going to Pennsville, and
| then to Stockport While at Stock
port word came here that in all
| probability the party wanted was at
| Pennsyille at the Van Fossen store,
and was going to take the bus for
! Athens.
| Deputy Sheriff Van Horn went
! out, and in the meantime Adrean
| and Drury went TO Pennsville, and
| Hawkins was placed under arrest
, and brought here and lodged in jail.
| Wednesday the sheriff and deputy
| from West Virginia, and the owner
of the machine, came here. Miss
| Foster recognized the machine as
| being hers. Hawkins was taken to
! Harrisville. 1t is stated that he
| claimed to have no recollection how
| he got the machine, and said that
he had been drinking. He is a bar
Der by trade, SO years of age, is
| married, and has two children He
! told the local officers that he spent
Tuesday night iii chicken house.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-02
New School Buildings For York

Kerner and Clifton of GAINESVILLE
have been awarded the contract for
the two school buildings in York
township. One building is to be at
Deavertown, and will contain ten
class rooms and a gymnasium. The
other will be located at Tropic and
will have four class rooms, a rest
room and kitchen. Both structures
will be built of brick, steel and con
crete Cost of the Deavertown
building will be $4,000; the Tropic
building, just half of that. Work
will be started at once on both
buildings, and the contract stipu-
lates that both buildings be fin
ished and ready for use by Sept.
i, 1891
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-02
Bible Glass Teacher Remembered

Sunday morning, March 20. mark
ed the closing of Rev. E. F. Ken
dies association with the Bible
class at Rocky Glen sanatorium, as
their teacher AS has been stated,
Mr.. Kendle has been the teacher OF
this class, well going on three years,
and during that time missed only
four times being in attendance. As
a mark of appreciation, the class
presented him handsome military
brush and comb set, the leather case
being inscribed in bronze with fol-
lowing: "E F. K, From Rocky
Glen Bible Glass, March %, 1881. :
The presentation speech was made
by Miss Tina Newbauer, of the class.
! A fine fountain pen was also given
to Mrs. Kendle. In accepting the
gifts, Mr. Kendle voiced his appre-
citation of the class, and his regret
! at the breaking of the relationship.
A feature of the service was the
singing of several songs named as
favorites by different members OF
the Bible class.
As previously stated, Rev. c. w.
| Stoneburner succeeds Rev. Kendle
as teacher of the class.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-02
Heavy Rainfall

Official weatherman Floyd Davis
informs us that the "a hours from
Tuesday evening till Wednesday
evening, LA inches of rain fell
here; and Wednesday forenoon the
snowfall was three inches. This is
the heaviest rain we have had here
for better than two years. The
snow was pretty well melted by
Wednesday night. The water
brought up the streams, giving
them the best cleaning out they
have had for a long time, and the
soil is well soaked.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-04-02
Ivan Beatty Back With WALR

Beginning with Friday, April 3,
Ivan Beatty of McConnelsville route
will be on the air each Friday, for
about two months-his hour being
1880 a. m. till IL. He will broad
cast from station WALR at Zanes-
vile. Mr.. Beatty, who is known to
cowboy" plays his own guitar ac-
compartments, and uses songs of
his own composition. Last year he
broadcast from the same station,
from August until January, his
schedule being Tuesday of each
week.