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room. kitchen, bath and screened
uorch TO 3 rooms, kitchen, bath and
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1880 CHAPLIN ST. NV.
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17O1 l. ST. NE.
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1897 RHODE ISLAND AVE. NV.
New building; elevator service, cleo
trio refrigeration. Resident manager.
2 rooms. kitchen, bath.
dining alcove ...... $685. 90 to $3.50
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Meigs

Fred Radcliff who has been at
tending the GAINESVILLE market, made
his last trip Wednesday of last
week.
Mrs. Ona Warne received fine
box of fruit from her daughter,
Mrs. Lucille Richardson, Spring.
vile, Cal. Mrs. Richardson picked
the oranges herself.
Mrs. e. A. Castor had red ripe
tomatoes for New Years dinner,
that had been grown in their gar
den and packed in the cellar before
freezing weather set in.
Wilmot Carnes of Columbus was a
visitor with home folks, Thursday
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. William McGrath
of South Canton were visiting
friends here and at Reinersville,
last week.
c. R. Flanders who has been on
the sick list for some time, has not
been so well lately.
| The school bells called them back
to books, Monday morning.
We are living in a new age. We
used to know what "half finger
meant, but five finger never.
So far none of the wise men here
have suggested the name of any who
! they thought would have been bet
ter suited to fill the places to which
Governor-elect George White is
naming them.
We understand the contract for
carrying the mail on Reinersville
Star route, is being bid on at pres
ent. Mont Newton, the present car
rier, has been efficient in every
sense Of the word, and patrons are
wishing that the department may
consider this rather than price. No
one knows why a star route should
be carried for less than half of what
a R. F. D. route pays, when the
star carrier in this case carries not
only the mail with the exception of
very few boxes, Of all the mail
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
between Mcconnelsyille and Rein

between McConnelsville and Rein
ersville, the mail for Reinersville
and Reinersville r. r. d.
Meigs Valley grange will install
officers next Saturday, with an all
day meeting.
A gathering at the John Ander-
son home Saturday evening, was not
only a very enjoyable affair, but one
out OF the ordinary. While we have
written events from births to biog-
raphies, this event has US stumped
for verbs and adjectives to trans
pose the event into a word picture.
When we arrived we found the mu-
sic had started. About the time
we would get ready to give the ag-
gregation a name. a hitherto un-
known Ito us) musician would take
up a musical instrument and WELD
the bow, or finger the strings, then
we thought of calling WLW and ap-
prising them OF our friends, and
then the clowns got in action and
we found it would be useless to try
to broadcast the entertainment. To
be appreciated you would have to
be an eye witness. Refreshments
were served. We are hoping to be
able to write the next performance
up in a more exhaustive manner.
Mrs. Nettie Chriss, Sonora route,
returned to her home Sunday, after
weeks visit here.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Emmett (Mae
Carnes) spent Sunday with the lat
ter's parents Mr. and Mrs. Gus
Carnes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Lyons spent
Sunday with the latter's grandpar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Haines.
and uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
B. F. Haines.
! David Pierce, mention of whose
/ illness was made in the local
column Of last weeks issue, re-
mains critically i'll.
/, We are glad to note that our friend
/ Miss jamie McGregor can stay in bed
later in the morning since the
Democratic landslide of Nov. 4.
Grover Roberts who lives on the
Easlick farm, lost one of his cows
Sunday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

F. that this incident did not change
their politics on either side. We
find James p, a son. whom every
body knew as Bud" was born In
1852, and died in 1892.
Nancy j. Grandstaff Ashton, wife
Of Jas. Ashton, was born 1848, died
1885. Her death occurred in the
house in the village now being torn
down. Her death was soon after the
birth of w. P. Ashton whose home
is now in GAINESVILLE.
Philip Yauger, 1848-1924, and
Jennings Yauger, 1859-1922, were
sons of Philip and Sophia Luton
Yauger. They were born in West
Virginia, coming to the Web Law
renee farm on Bear run, in 1915.
The Yaugers were of German de-
scent. Their father was born near
Museville. Selling out there, he
went to West Virginia, where he
bought 900 acres of land which was
sold after the death of the parents.
Matthias Seng, 1814-1872, and
Lydia X. Seng. 1811-1905. The
Sengs came from Maine, and we be-
lieve they first stopped in cabin
near the home of Mrs. George
| Carnes, near Meigs; later they lived
in house near the Campbell
bridge. This home was later moved
back on the bank, and is still stand.
ing. After selling this farm they
purchased farm in Meigsville, now
owned by John Bozman, where Mr.
Seng died. After his death, Mrs
Seng made her home with her
daughter Mrs. John Bozman. Mrs.
Seng was highly educated for a
woman of that day.
Since writing the above we have
found a letter which Mrs. Seng had
written for the Herald-Leader, some
time before her death, in which she
tells of the trip from Maine. "Start-
ed Sept. 1, 1918, reached GAINESVILLE
about the middle of October. 1t only
rained once during the trip" She
then goes on to tell about winterine
at Meigs, as we have stated. Said
WOouS WSIc Iull VI U6dIS, u66I anu
wolves. While her family is all
dead, only one Of her children, Nan.
cy j. Bozman, is buried here, we be-
lieve. Mrs. Bozman was born on
the Seng place in Meigsville, where
she lived until she and Mr.. Bozman
bought the John Davis farm adjoin-
ing the Seng farm, where her death
occurred.
Shusters. We find four children
buried here, whose deaths were
caused by diphtheria Three chill
dren of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Shus-
ter, and Maggie, daughter Of James
and Belle Chambers Phillips. The
Shusters lived where Colonel Lindi-
more now lives. We learn that the
family sold out and moved to Mis-
souri,, after the death of the chill
dren.
The monument spoken of in for
mer issue has been erected at the
grave of Catherine G.. Jenkins.
Isaac WhitehOuse
Few, If any, men have lived and
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
STORY THE TOMBSTONES
TELL IN MEIGS CEMETERY
C. B. RAY

1t is surprising the number of un-
marked graves, many Of which rela.
tives can not locate. While these
folks will rest as nicely and while
we have always admired the idea
the Friends have in regard to tomb
stones. every grave should be mark
ed If only to keep folks in the com.
ing years from digging into them. :
The Lawrences
In former division we mention
ed David Lawrence the soldier. We
find that James and Lovitt, brothers
of the soldier. rest here, and Polly
Harper. wife of Lovitt. Lovitt was
born in 1925, and died in 1903.
Mary was born in 1888, date Of
death not given. This family of
Lawrences were children of Daniel
(Black) and Bethania Bishop Law
renee. They came from Maine in
1909, when Dan was nine years Of
age. 1t is told that the nine year
old boy drove yoke of oxen which
were hitched to a cart, on this trip.
They settled on the farm now owned
by E. T. Lawrence in Bloom. After
Dams marriage he bought the farm
now owned by Belle Embree, known
to some of our readers as the w. T..
Flanders farm.
1t is told of the old set of Law"
rences that they were very rank Re
publicans and stood steadfast for the
principles of said party-except on
one occasion during the Civil war,
when they met the Knoxes at the
election--who were just as rank
Democrats, when it was said the lat
ter either had the majority or at
least had the bluff on their oppon-
ents who left the scene. We find
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

was employed in government work
at Washington, d. C.
A. p. Wilson
AS we have said, was a son Of
Samuel and Massa Wilson. He was
born Aug. IL, 1850, dying April 20.
1928. The place of his death was
near that of his birth. Aaron Will
son was a good man, and may we
stop here to say that our idea Of
good men, and-well, while all the
women hereabouts are good Gf
they are not they are not women) j.
has undergone change in the past
few years. A good man is not mea-
sured by those with whom he as
sociates, but rather by what men
who did not appreciate him when
living, say of hmi when he is gone.
Aaron had been for many years a
member and official of the church
here. While he did not make much
fuss about his religion he was busy
living it.
G.. p. Lindimore
SddS. L ClICyJ UQt VIC CclllCu
"Uncle Perl" was man whose life
went back into the early history of
our community, then came down and
touched the years that many now
living have experienced. His
monument says 1833-1921. He was
twice married; his first wife Lucinda
died July 20, 1854, aged Is years,
five months and 10 days. His sec
ond wife and the mother of his two
children G. E. and AIDA, was Isabel
Greer, daughter of James and Je-
NINA Greer. She was born 1841, died
1904. C. e. Colonel" lives on the
home farm. Edda was twice mar
ried, first to Mr.. Delano, to which
union one daughter Otto was born.
After the death of Mr.. Delano, who
died somewhere in the west, she
married Mr.. Newell. AIDA lies be-
side her parents. having been a
victim of cancer; we will gives dates
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Spurrier Ridge

Virgil HalTowell has been visit
ing with Edgar Michener's and Har-
ley Coulson's.
Earl Wood spent few days last
week in West Virginia.
Lem Pierpoint and wife spent
New Years day with J. II. Adrian's.
Charley Wo0dyard's visited with
Charley Hopkins, New Years day.
Gail Price Of Chesterhill spent a
few days last week with his uncle,
Charley woodward.
Mrs. Harrison Woolman and
daughter Louisa spent Thursday
afternoon with Ray Starlings.
Word has been received here that
Miss Lizzie Dempster Of GAINESVILLE,
is seriously i'll in hospital at that
place.
Born to Howard Quigley and wife
Of Joy. Jan. 2. nine pound boy.
Brant Shook spent New Years
day with his daughter, Mrs. Eliza
Moody
We agree with the Meigs CORES
pondent, that the ear-tags worn by
the cows are rather costly, but what
will be the cost when all the chick
ems are wearing ear tags?
People must be progressive even
If some do starve to death while
they are trying to progress.
Mrs. Chester Parsons and Mrs
Peck Coulee were callers at j. II
Adrian's, Friday afternoon.
The Spurrier school in Marion
township reports an attendance oi
99% for the girls, and $3.50 for the
boys for the month Of December
II pupils are enrolled and the fol.
lowing were present every day dur
ing the month: Marie Parsons, LULU
Wogan, Louisa Woolman, Lucy
Startling, Russell Gail, and Wilbur
Parsons, Everett and Harry Shook
Kenneth and Kinsey McPeak, Fran.
els Starting, Gerald Porter, Charles
and John Barnhart. Everett and
Gusta Wogan were absent one day
This school also reports 10O% ir
the sale of Christmas seals. Mrs
Hettie Woodward is the teacher.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
Newton Ridge

Harry Spencer, wife and three
children of st Louis, Mo-, are spend
ing a few weeks with the formers
parents, j. w. Spencer and wife.
Clair Scott and family of McKen-
dree and Elmer Longfellow and
family of McConnelsville spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Smell.
Evelyn White spent from Tuesday
until Thursday with Marjorie Craw-
ford at New Lexington, and from
Thursday until Sunday at Marietta
with her sister, Mrs. Walter Daugh-
erty.
M. B. Spencer and Mrs. Scott OF
McConrelsville, and Guy Spencer
and Ethel Spencer N of near Malta
spent Sunday with J. w. Spencer
and family.
Bernice Newsom spent part OF
her Christmas vacation with her
mother, Mabel Newsom.
Bertha Bowles and daughter
Donna Jean spent part of last
week with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. A. Simpson.
J. w. Spencer and son Harry and
family, and daughter Mabel Newsom
spent Tuesday with Guy Spencer.
Lucille Simpson entertained a
number of her friends Friday even
ing with house party.
The Newton Ridge grange held
their annual community dinner at
their hall, New Years day, with
goodly number out. J. G. O. Tomp-
kins installed the officers for the
year, as follows: Master, Randall
Overseer. Lucille -Simp-
son: Secretary. Douglas Erwin;
Treasurer, Gladys Tompkins; Chap
lain, Blanche Simpson; Lecturer,
Mary Simpson; Steward, Clyde Spen-
Ger; Assist. Steward, Howard
White; Gate Keeper, Thomas Ford
ham; Lady Assist. Steward, May
Spencer; Ceres, Evelyn White; Po-
mona, Ella Mae Erwin; Flora, Mrs
Fordham.
H. D. Henery and family of South
GAINESVILLE spent New Years day
with Mr.. Henery's brother, Wesley
Henery.
Ernestine Clifford spent a part Of
last week with her aunt, Bessie Gif-
ford and Alice and Doris Kean of
Grange Notice
Newton Ridge grange Friday,
Jan. 9, at 1880 o'clock. Bible study,
"The Garden Of Eden," ]. A. Simp-
son; roll call, quotation from 7th
chapter of Matthew; reading, The
resolution for 1931-"To Live Wise
ly;" Penny march; song, ladies'
chorus; reading, Howard White;
general discussion, led by May Spen-
GER; Can we as a grange cooperate
with the parent-teacher association,
in carrying out the charity project,
for the township; games, by all;
short dialogue, given by river
folks, directed by Master; song,
mems chorus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

died in Bristol who had the hold on
the people as did this man. He
started his career as clerk and
huckster with his father-in-law j.
X. Paxton After his death he own
ed and conducted the store which at
that time was conducted in the
building at the west end of the vii
lage, now owned by A. ]. Lindimore.
In his work as merchant he became
acquainted with large circle OF
people. Financial reverses caused
him to lose the store, after which he
lived for time in Malta and con-
Quoted a restaurant. He later came
back to Bristol and lived on farm.
He was clerk of the township for
many years. He was an elder In the
Meigs church at the time of his
death. Quick witted-we remember
of hearing our father tell of one
time at the local church when some
of the men who had kept their over
coats on after entering the church,
until they got warm, kept jumping
up and removing their coats. Ike
had gone to church that night with
out an overcoat, but he got up and
took off his undercoat. His widow.
Minnie Paxton Whitehouse. lives in
McConnelsville. Their family con-
sisted OF five children-Mrs. John
Pennell, Malta; Mrs. Carl Warne
and Mrs. Mabel Mace, McConnels.
Vile; Miss Ethel Whitehouse, Den
yer, Col, and a son who died in in
fancy.
In few minutes reading of the
chronology of the Andrews family,
referred to last week, we find the
following in regard to VIM. J..
Shook. All of our readers who knew
Billie, we know will be glad to read
more about this good man who was
born Feb. 26, 1910. His father was
taken when he was less than two
years old. We presume Uncle Seth
meant taken to the war, as you will
remember he was veteran of the
Mexican war. The narrative goes
on to say that Billie was at the
siege of Vicksburg; was detailed, as
we have said, to drive ambulance,
and was kept from any great harm.
He was married Oct. Is, 1866, to
Mary E. Matson, one of the most
lovely young ladies of the neighbor-
hood. Their happiness was cf short
duration. They had little son,
BENJAMIN F., born to them May %,
1868, who died June II Of the same
year, the mother dying IL days
later, June 26, 1858. In June,
1869, he was married to Mary J.
Campbell, who was born Feb. g.,
1850, and died in 1914. To this un-
ion one daughter, Maggie, was born
Oct "a, 1875, and died in 1922.
Mary Shook was a good woman-a
real neighbor, Christian lady.
Maggie, who married Samuel L.
Wilson, unlike many an only child
of the family was not a spoiled
child. While everything that de-
voted parents could do for a child
was done for Maggie, she was more
generous of playthings and thought
full of others than some of us who
were of a tribe.
S. l.. Wilson was the son Of
Aaron P. and Amy P. Lawrence
Wilson; was born May 10, 1875,
and died Nov. A, 1928. Sam lived
in the time of more of our readers.
He was a scholar and teacher. It
was said that he could give defini-
ton of more words than anybody
hereabouts. They were the parents
of five children, one dying in in
fancy. At the time of his death he
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

Subsitutions: Ewart for Walsh /;
Bowman Cd for Carpenter; Car
penter for Worrall; N. Walker for
Howard.
Friday night of this week M. e M.
both girls and boys play New Lex
ington here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08

later. We had thought we had
plenty Of time to prepare this install
ment. but the editor took us by
surprise, and so we are hurried to
get our copy in.
Ito be continued)
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-01-08
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Morgan County Agricultural
Society, 1880

Cash in treasury at begin
ming fiscal year. .....S 1895
Indebtedness at beginning
of year (s4,550.00)
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-10

gave the members OF the class pres
ent food for future thought which il
adhered to would be Of lasting ben
eft to the hearers.
The evening services at p. m.
were under the auspices of the Ep-
worth League. Mrs. r. J. Clendaniel
leader. The program presented was
something beyond the ordinary. It
was a change from the common rou-
tine and the singing, readings and
recitations were above the average
in every way.
The evening sermon by the pas
tor was based on Luke's gospel, oath
chapter and 9th verse He is not
here" 1t was a fine discourse.
Church services, Sunday, April u:
Glendale, morning: 10 a. N. -
Church School. II a. m. Perhaps,
class meeting. There will not he any
evening service whatever. This is
bad for an up-to-date live church.
Local services will be held at the
usual hours at McColley's Church.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-10
FELTON,

March has proved Il very wintry
month and April has arrived and is
not proving very spring like
month so far.
The farmers are being held up i'll
their spring work owing to the rain.
They are hoping for some warm
spring weather. A few have been
busy getting their potato beds ready
for bedding, but the rain has stop
ped them with their work.
Mr.. and Mrs Oscar Russell from
Philadelphia spent Easter Sunday
with MIR. and Mrs. Inoch Jacobs.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Carson enter
tanned Mrs. Raymond Alexander and
daughter Sara from Milford, Mrs.
Jennie Atkins from Chester, Pa
c. Wadsworth ana son
Nelson on Easter Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Abbott en-
tertained friends from Pennsy ylyania
over Sunday.
Mrs Rachel Lanll returned to her
home in Yeadon, Pa, last week af-
ter. attending the funeral of her
sister. Mrs. Mary Barcus and spen-
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-10

Mrs. Penuel was member of Hia-
watha Council, No 6, of Ellendale,
which sent a wreath of flowers to be
placed upon her casket.
The writer and his family extend
to the bereaved family their heart
felt sympathy.
Oakley Church ReOpened
Oakley Methodist Protestant
Church, which has been closed for
some time, undergoing repairs, was
opened for services on Sunday last.
The Cherry Sisters of Rehoboth,
assisted in all services. These sisters
being less than Is years of age, are
noted throughout the Peninsula for
their singing, preaching and sue
cess in revival work.
Oakley Church is located about
stone road leading from Ellendale
to Greenwood.
Church News
The Church School was only fair
ly well attended on Sunday morn
ing. 1t being Easter Sunday the at
tendance should have been at least
100, The children are here, why not
go after them. and stop them from
engaging in those things which are
not good for their we'll being, either
from a spiritual OF physical stand
point? There is a great RESPONSE
bility resting ON those who should be
up and doing, and there should lie
no rest until these wanderers are
brought safely into the fold.
The morning lesson, The Re5ur-
rection" was ably discussed from all
points, and those present were con
vinced that Christ rose from the
dead on the third day, and our hopes
for a future life beyond the grave
lies in the fact that the resurrection
Of the Master was a fact clearly
proven by the evidence submitted by
Luke and the other Apostles. Those
lre wonderful lessons which we will
have the present quarter. The schCl-
lrs of Glass No. l are learning more
md more about Bible truths which
everyone should know. Come and
Join this most interesting class.
The class meeting was slimly at
ended. j. S. Short. Sr., the leader,
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-10

ding a few days with Mr.. and Mrs,
John Carson and Elizabeth c. Wads-
worth.
Our school opened again on Tues
day after the Easter vacation which
the children enjoyed very much.
The many friends and relatives
here of Mrs. Mary COverdale of
Bowers Beach were sorry to learn
of her death on Saturday, March 2S.
She was we'll known here and well
liked. Funeral services were held on
Tuesday, March 80, with interment
at Barratt's Chapel cemetery
Mrs. Jennie Atkins of Chester is
spending some time with her cous-
in, Elizabeth c. WadswoTth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Clark Of near
Dover were the guests of her mo-
ther, Mrs. Carlisle on Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-10
l. c weS And Cape
Nay Ferry

The Governor of New Jersey has
signed the bill giving 100000 to a
commission for the building of piers
at Cape May and the Legislature of
Delaware has already appropriated
the same amount for erecting piers
on the Lewes side of Delaware Bay.
1t now looks before the summer sea-
son is ended we would have line
of steamers making daily trips be-
tween Lewes and Cape May.
With the improved stone roads
running. in all directions in Della
ware and Maryland. it would give
passengers from points in those
sections a quick access to the sea-
side resorts of New Jersey as it is
only twelve miles from Lewes to
Cape May.
1t will be welcome news to farm
ers of Sussex County, as it will en-
able them to ship their produce to
points in New Jersey where they
will receive greater profits than
when either sold at home or sent to
the markets of Wilmington, Chester,
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-10
Birthday Party

A large party of relatives and
friends gathered at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph S. Short, Sr., on
Saturday evening last to celebrate
the Goth birthday of Mr.. Short.
A large cake had been baked and
OH this 66 candles had been arrang-
ed, and with an abundance. of ice
cream all present had a splendid
time Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. j. S. Short, Sr. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. S. Short, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. Rob
ert Short and daughter, Doris, Miss
Millic Short, Miss Annie Short, Mr.
and Mrs. John Derrickson, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. A. TimmOns and sons, Jun
ior and Alton. e. +. Whitney, Rev.
and Mrs. J. NJ Faulkner and Mrs.
Alma McKnatt, of Wilmington.
Obituary
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Penucl, aged
A years, wife of Harvey Penuel,
prominent farmer residing near
Robbins Station, three miles south
of Glendale, died on Saturday night
in the Beebe Hospital, Lewes, of
a complication of diseases.
Mrs. Penuel was woman who
loved her home and the church to
which she belonged will saldy miss
her services.
1t seems sad that a woman so
useful, should be taken from those
she loved so we'll. Outside of her
husband, she leaves four children:
Linwood, Catherine, Otis and an in
FAINT only a few months old.
Her funeral was held from her
late home on Wednesday afternoon
at . p. m. Rev. James M. Faulkner,
pastor of Glendale Circuit, officiat
ing. Interment in the cemetery ad
joining McCOlley's Church.