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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Settle of
Cuyahoga Falls visited from Satur-
day until Monday afternoon with
their home people, Mr.. and Mrs. G..
w. Settle and Mrs. Mary Earich
and family of Malta They also at
tended the Earich-Raney reunion,
held Sunday at the Wolf Creek
church.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mr.. S. Raymond Davis. son of Mr..
and Mrs. Scott Davis of Hooksburg,
O., who has been head of the Dea-
vertown schools for the past four
years, left Sunday for Salineyille,
where he has been employed as
head of the commercial department
in the high school,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lowell OF
Charleston, W. Va, visited here
Monday with the formers uncle,
Geo. w. Lowell, and family. Mr..
Lowell is employed with the Stand
ard Oil Company. He is son of
Oliver Lowell.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mr.. Gus Kennard, who was SUI
pervisor this summer of boys
private camp, owned by Brooklyn
N. Y, parties, in eastern Pennsyl-
vania, returned the latter part OF
last week. He and his wife will
leave Sunday for Cleveland, where
Mr. Kennard again teaches the com
ing year
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Miss Jean Gaylord who has been
employed in GAINESVILLE for some
time, is spending three weeks at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas Gaylord here, after which
she will take course at Ohio Uni
verSity.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

At the Ohio state fair, Friday, j..
c. Pierpoint of Stockport and
Dahler Dutton and VIM. Pinkerton
of SharpSburg were pronounced
grand champions in the vocational
agriculture sheep classes for pupils
in high school work.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mrs. Eliza Orr of this place had
cousins Mrs. Margaret McHendry of
Weirton, w. Va, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas NJ Bray of Chester, w. Va.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mr.. James ShOop left last week
for near Ravenna, where he teaches
the coming year. During his vaca-
tion he assisted his father VIM
Shoop in the Shoop pastry shop.
Miss Mary Louise Fox succeeds him
there.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
Meeting OF Ladies' Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary of the
American Legion will meet at 1880
Friday evening of this week. There
will be election of officers. A good
attendance is desired.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

SPECIAL TO Nj. & NJ. STUDENTS
EFFECTIVE NOW
Boys three piece suit and also an
for soc. Girls: twenty-five percent
off on cleaning and pressing.
TWIN CITY PRESSING SHOP
Ralph R. Bingham, Prop.
3s2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

E. R. Webster of the Buckeye
Sand and Gravel company has pur-
chased of Samuel Bone, his lot in
upper Malta, containing about an
acre, which he is using as a place
to keep gravel. Mr.. Webster has
erected a big derrick with which to
convey the gravel to the lot, from
barges.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

The residence property of late
Mrs. Ola McKibben, Liberty street,
McConnelsville, offered for sale Sat
urday at public auction, was bid in
by Owen McKibben, one of the heirs.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Vera and Harold Earich of Co.
lumbus visited the week end with
their father George Earich of the
west side, and attended the Earich-
Raney reunion.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mr.. Harry Barrell of Los An
geles, Cal, son of Fred Barrell,
was recently married, and he and
his bride went east on their wedding
trip. On their way home they will
stop off in GAINESVILLE, Friday, for
visit of a week. and will also visit
Mr. Barrell's grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. George Barrell of Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

After a vacation spent with her
parents Mr. and Mrs. r. l.. Mendel
here, Miss Wava Mendel has resum-
ed her work as teacher near Barber
ton.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
SPECIAL TO NJ. & NJ. STUDENTS
EFFECTIVE, NOW

Boys three piece suit and also ar
extra pair of trousers, pressed, al
off on cleaning and pressing.
TWIN CITY PRESSING SHOP
Ralph r. Bingham, Prop.
2S2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

We wake up in the dead hour of
the night, thinking about Mason
fruit jars. It's jars, jars, jars, at
Morris Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

After a three weeks vacation
spent here with his parents, Cecil
Sims returned Sunday to West
Lafayette, where he is employed
with an enameling company.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

You will find new beauty, new
performance, new convenience, in
the Star line of Gas Ranges on dis
play at the Standard Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

We are now showing the new fall
line of Aladdin Lamps. We will al
low from 81 to So on any old lamp
you wish to trade in.-Standard
Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Miss Martha Cook of Malta left
Wednesday for Delaware, where she
enters upon her freshman year at
Ohio Wesleyan university.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Miss Ruth Gaylord returned home
the latter part of last week. after
having spent the summer at Lake
side, O., where she was employed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Miss Martha Sherman who is em-
ployed with the New Lexington Sen
tinel, spent Labor day here with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Sher-
man. Next week Miss Sherman
leaves on her vacation, part of
which she will spend here. She will
also visit Mrs. Theodore Hax (Yula
ZelD at Youngstown. and Miss
Wava Mendel at Barberton.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

After spending vacations here,
erts and Mary Andrews left Sunday
for Cleveland, where they teach in
the city schools.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

There is no season ror Frigidaire
They are an all year utility and
render lifetime service. See Nor.
riS Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Repair those old roofs before bad
weather. Plenty of galvanized and
felt roofing on hand.-Standard
Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mrs. H. E. Donehoo returned
home the first OF the week, after a
visit of ten days in Columbus, with
Mr.. and Mrs. John Leist
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Andrew L. Pierce, Louis " Pierce
and Misses Mary and Betty Pierce
of GAINESVILLE spent Sunday with
Clair McDowell's of McConnelsville
route two.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

A marriage license was issued las
week in Washington county, to Har
ley E. Nolan and Lena p. McCutch
con, both of Swift.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

son, aged IS, who died at his home
near Zeno, in Meigs township, Mus
kingum county, from heart trouble
were held Saturday afternoon at the
residence, conducted by Rev. M. L.
Cook Burial was made in Ark
Spring cemetery. Surviving Mr.
Wilson, besides his wife, are one
son, Isaac. of the home, and two
daughters Dora Wilson of the
home and Mrs l.. w. Moore, nea,
Zeno.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Seaman and
son John Alan of Grand Rapids,
Mich, who had been at Mcdonald,
Pa, made a brief visit here last
Thursday with the formers father
J. X. Seaman and brother Lawrence
N. Seaman. John Alan remained
here for visit with his grandfath-
er and uncle. Joseph Seaman is
linotype operator on the Grand
Rapids Herald.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Galvanized roofing is the cheapest
in many years, at the Malta Hard
ware Co. 3S2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

For a good looking and economi-
cal job of painting, use Sherwin-
Williams paints, from the Malta
Hardware Co. $50
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

'The Story the Tombstones Tell
in Bristol Cemetery" by C. B. Ray,
is printed in 54 page booklet,
nicely bound, only soc. Get copies
at the Democrat office. a13tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Another fresh car of Alpha ce-
ment, at the Malta Hardware Com
pany. 3s2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Messrs. Rad Hickerson and Rob-
ert Allen visited the week .erd in
Cincinnati with friends.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

We are the only authorized
agency in the Twin Cities for Alad-
din Lamps and Supplies.
Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Nixon left
Tuesday for their home in Cleve-
land, following a several days visit
with the latter's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Barrell of Malta. Mr.
VIM. C. Barrell who recently return
south, and has been visiting his par
ents, left Wednesday for his home
at indianapolis.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Wanted:-To buv several hun
dred bran, midling and dairy feed
bags.-Gessell Milling Co. jl9tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Fire proof rock lath, make a
much stronger plastered wall For
sale by the Malta Hardware Com
pany. 3s2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

$59.95 is the price, and the Voss
is the leading washer today. See
Morris Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

The Marietta council has passed
an ordinance prohibiting the show
ing of moving pictures in Marietta
on Sunday The Marietta Min
isterial association asked for the
passage of the ordinance. Peti-
tions are being circulated, ana
doubtless a referendum vote will be
taken on the subject.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Trade your old gas or coal stove
for a new one, at the Malta Hard
ware Co. 3s2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Wanted:-To buy several hun
dred bran, midling and dairy feed
bags.-Gessell Milling Co. j19tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

For woven wire fencing, steel
posts, barb wire and nails.-Stand-
ard Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Big saving on Kelly-Springfield
tires and tubes, at the Malta Hard
ware Co. 3S2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Build that temporary fence in a
hurry with steel posts.-Standard
Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mrs. Sarah Sheets of this place,
mother of Miss Elsie and Walter
Sheets, is in quite poor health.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul McGovern and
two children returned this week to
their home in Cincinnati, after
spending several days with the for
mer's mother, Mrs. Mary McGovern,
east of town. They also attended
at New Lexington.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Sherwin- Williams paints last
longer, look better and cost less.
For sale by the Malta Hardware
Co. 3s2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Lester F. Dillon, minor, through
his next friend, Eugene Dillon, has
filed suit for $4,000 damages.
against the Moxahala Amusement
company. The billions reside at
Crooksville. The petition filed by
plaintiff states that the boy was in
jured when he struck his head
against the railing which extends
across the top of a Is foot diving
platform, located on one edge of the
swimming pool, at MoXahala park
According to petition the injury
caused an abscess to form on his
brain, sit becoming necessary to
perform an operation to have it re.
moved The youth is still receiy-
ing treatment, and will have to, pc
tition relates, the balance of his life
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Exchange your old range for a
new one, at the Malta Hardware
Co. 3s2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Galvanized roofing in ell lengths
and cheaper than it has been fo-
years.-Standard Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10
Henery Reunion

The Henery reunion will be held
Sunday, Sept 13, at Embree park.
3s2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Miss Elizabeth Wells visited over
the week end in Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Save one-fourth on Kelly tires
and tubes, at the Malta Hardware
Co. 3s2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Morris Hardware has been a
good store S3 years, a nice place to
deal.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Miss Edna Earich of Malta re-
turned Friday to near Elyria, where
she again teaches the coming year.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

riers, at the Malta Hardware Com
pany. 3s2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Morgan County Fair, Sept. Is,
16, II.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Ireda Lane, Is, Of Newark, was
instantly killed on state route No.
81, near Coal Run, Saturday morn
ing, when the automobile she was
riding in crashed into heavy
gravel truck. Hall Lane, father of
the girl, was in the machine, and
Kenneth Lane, nephew, was the
driver Of the wrecked car. Neither
of them was much injured. AS
they started down the highway be-
low Coal Run, they were warned by
watchmen that the road was under
construction, and to drive slowly,
1t is stated they were going at an
estimated speed of so miles per
hour when the accident occurred.
The Hall car, a Chevrolet road
ster, struck the truck which was
heavily loaded, in such a manner as
to knock it clear of the road
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

"The Story the Tombstones Tell
in Bristol Cemetery" by C. B. Ray,
is printed in a 54 page booklet,
nicely bound, only soc Get copies
at the Democrat office. a13tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

lath and Red Top plaster, at the
Malta Hardware Co. 3s2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

We have a substantial reduction
on Haag washers, at the Malta
Hardware Co. 3s2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Emma Jettick shoes, sold only by
Coulson's. n15tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Be ready for winter when it
comes. Get those fall and winter
clothes cleaned now. Mems suits
dry cleaned and pressed, 81. Care
ful attention given 10 ladies' clothes
Twin City Pressing Shop. 3s2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

The Marietta Times stated that
Miss Dorothy Wainwright return
ed Friday from Dayton, where she
had been for two weeks taking a
special course in piano prior to her
school work, which she was to re-
sumo Monday. Miss Wainwright
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs W..
E. Wainwright, expected to motor
Saturday to Dayton, where she will
again teach music in the Colonel
White junior high school
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Prices are coming down all along
the line, at Morris Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

See the new No. n Haag washer,
at the Malta Hardware &C. 3s2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Rev. and Mrs. Chas. W. Stone
burner and two children left Mon.
day for Lakeside, O., to spend the
week and over next Sunday, and
where Mr. Stoneburner is attending
the annual conference of the Meth
odist Episcopal church which con-
vened Tuesday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

"The Story the Tombstones Tell
in Bristol Cemetery by c. B. Ray,
is printed in a "a page booklet,
! nicely bound, only soc. Get copies
at the Democrat office. a13tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Save one-fourth on your tires an(
tubes, at the Malta Hardware Com
pany. IS.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Harold Finley who has been
spending his vacation here with his
mother Mrs. Kate Finley, leaves
Friday for Evanston, H., to resume
his studies at Northwestern uni
versity. His mother will accom-
pany him, for the trip, and they will
spend few days at Mt. Sterling
from where they will be accompa-
MED on the balance of the trip by
George Finley of that place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

The regular annual meeting of
group seven of the Ohio Bankers as
sociation will be held at the Zanes-
vile golf club, Friday, Sept. H..
The group is composed of Athens,
Belmont, Coshocton, Guernsey,
Hooking, Meigs, Monroe, Mus
kingum, Noble, Perry, Washington
and Morgan counties. c. B. Smith,
cashier of Malta National bank, is
a member of the executive commit
tee of the group and is announced
to make the response to the address
of welcome.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Unsurpassed live stock exhibit,
Morgan County Fair.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

The Marietta Times and Morgan
County Democrat. both one year for
IS. f19tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

Sheetrock, the original fire proof
wall board, at the Malta Hardware
Co. 3s2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-09-10

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Big saving on Kelly-Springheld
tires and tubes, at the Malta Hard
ware Co. 3s2
Miss Martha Cook of Malta left
Wednesday for Delaware, where she
enters upon her freshman year at
Ohio Wesleyan university.
Galvanized roofing is the cheapest
in many years, at the Malta Hard
ware Co. 3s2
After vacation spent with her
parents Mr. and Mrs. r. l.. Mendel
here, Miss Wava Mendel has resum-
ed her work as teacher near Barber
ton
Trade your old gas or coal stove
for a new one, at the Malta Hard
ware Co. 3s2
After spending vacations here,
the Misses Dorothy and Vera Rob-
erts and Mary Andrews left Sunday
for Cleveland, where they teach in
the citv schools.
Fire proof rock lath, make a
much stronger plastered wall. For
sale by the Malta Hardware Com
pany. 3s2
After a three weeks vacation
spent here with his parents, Cecil
Sims returned Sunday to West
Lafayette, where he is employed
with an enameling company.
For a good looking and economi-
cal job of painting, use Sherwin-
Williams paints, from the Malta
Hardware Co. $50
Andrew L. Pierce, Louis V. Pierce
and Misses Mary and Betty Pierce
of GAINESVILLE spent Sunday with
Clair McDowell's of McConnelsville
route two.
Save one-fourth on Kelly tires
and tubes, at the Malta Hardware
Co. $50
Miss Jean Gaylord who has been
employed in GAINESVILLE for some
time, is spending three weeks at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Gaylord here, after which
she will take a course at Ohio Uni
versity.
Sheetrock fall board, fire proof
lath and Red Top plaster, at the
Malta Hardware Co. 3s2
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul McGovern and
two children returned this week to
their home in Cincinnati, after
spending several days with the for
mer's mother, Mrs. Mary McGovern,
east Of town. They also attended
the McGovern reunion held Sunday
at New Lexington.
Be ready for winter when it
clothes cleaned now Mems suits
dry cleaned and pressed, 81. Care
ful attention given 10 ladies clothes.
Twin City Pressing Shop. 3s2
Rev. and Mrs. Chas. w Stone
burner and two children left Mon
day for Lakeside, O., to spend the
week and over next Sunday, and
where Mr. Stoneburner is attending
the annual conference Of the Meth
odist Episcopal church which con-
vened Tuesday.
''The Story the Tombstones Tell
in Bristol Cemetery by c. B. Ray,
is printed in 54 page booklet,
nicely bound, only soc. Get copies
at the Democrat office. a13tf
The Marietta council has passed
an ordinance prohibiting the show
ing of moving pictures in Marietta
on Sunday The Marietta Min
isterial association asked for the
passage of the ordinance. Peti-
tions are being circulated, ana
doubtless a referendum vote will be
taken on the subject.
The Marietta Times and Morgan
County Democrat, both one year for
SIS. f19tf
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-04-16
IN DAYS OF OLD
FORTY YEARS AGO

Rain, hail and sunshine on Sunday.
A new postoffice in Garrett county,
named Kearney, on the mountain road
between Mountain Lake Park and
Gormania, w. Va, was opened with
Sanford Thompson as the postmaster.
DR.. J. Lee McComas, father of the
present State Senator from this coun-
ty, was in receipt from the White
House at Washington Of a handsome
china cup and saucer, beautifully hand
painted by the Presidents wife, Mrs.
BENZ. Harrison. DR.. McComas was
physician to the Presidents family
during their stay at the Deer Park
Hotel in the summer of 1889, and at
tended DR.. Scott, the venerable father
of Mrs. Harrison, through long and
severe illness. The gift to the local
physician was in appreciation of his
faithful attention to the sick man.
w. A. Sturgiss returned from a
school in Washington where he had
been taking course in pharmacy.
Abraham Meeks was arrested and
sentenced to serve 40 days in Jail for
violating the local option law in Gar
rett county. The prosecuting witness
testified that he had purchased half
pint of liquor from Meeks for which
he had paid 25 cents. Illicit liquor in
those days was cheaper than now
but it may have been better-or
worse.
TWENTY YEARS AGO
The tax rate for the year 1911 was
fixed by the County Commissioners at
$1.02, as against $1.16 for the previ-
GUS year. That was the day, however,
before the day of the automobile and
the high cost of living.
At an entertainment of the Luther
League a musical program was rem
dered by members of the Junior Choir
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-04-16
JOSEPH w. COOLEY

Funeral services for Joseph W.
Cogley, who died at his home near
Oakland on Saturday, April II, 1881
were held from the home on Monday
afternoon at 2:30, Rev. C. A. Shilke
pastor of St. Marks Lutheran church
officiating. Interment was in the
Oakland cemetery.
Mr.. Cooley was born in Rocking
ham county, Va, July IA, 1852, and
was aged 70 years, s months and 2e
days. He came to Garrett county So
years ago. He was a stone mason by
trade and claimed the distinction of
building the first cement foundation
for a house in Oakland.
He married Miss Rebecca Layman
of Virginia, in 1871, who preceded
him in death Al years ago. To this
union seven children were born, six
of whom survive, Mrs. William Tu-
sing, New Kensington, Pa; Mrs
William Rice, Mrs. Howard Johnson,
Mrs. Edward Miller, and Joseph Jr.,
of Oakland; and Mrs. Jack Terrier,
Philadelphia, Pa.
He was remarked in 1892 to Miss
Carrie B. Tusing, of Garrett county,
who survives. To this union eight
children were born, seven of whom
survive, Mrs. w. B. Heckrotte and
Miss Frances, Of Baltimore; and Fred
erick, Arthur, Ray, Harry and Frank.
all of Oakland. He is also survived
by A grandchildren and % great
grandchildren.
Mr.. Cooley was a member of the
Lutheran church, having joined when
the church was first founded here.
He shared to some extent in building
each of the three structures housing
the Lutheran congregation.
His six sons acted as pallbearers.