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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12
WORK TO BEGIN SOON
ON THE BEVERLY ROAD

The State Highway department
will sell the contract this month,
for the improvement of state route
No. 81, from Lowell to Beverly.
Bids will be received and opened on
Tuesdya. Feb. "a.
The highway from Lowell to
Beverly will be paved to a width OF
20 feet and the concrete slab will
have thickness of 8 inches on the
edges and inches in the middle.
The shoulders will be s feet wide In
cuts with the new type shallow
bitches that have been adopted for
safety, and 8 feet wide on the fills
that are over feet high same to be
protected with guard rails. The
Improvement will include a bridge
over Cats Greek at the upper end OF
Lowell 1t will be of pony steel
truss design. The project thus to be
sold is bit more than miles in
length and will be an extension Of
the section between Marietta and
Lowell that was built last year. The
road will be relocated in some
places to the end that it may follow
the most direct line. Sharp curves
and blind rises will be eliminated so
far as possible. The improvement
will be financed largely from FEEDER
al Aid relief funds, all of this having
been provided.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12
Death or David Allen Dye

David Allen Dye, the infant son
Of Ralph and Mary Elizabeth Coul-
son Dye, of Cincinnati, died at the
Good Samaritan hospital in that
city, last Thursday afternoon at
4:20 o'clock, after only days ill
ness with bronchial pneumonia. The
baby had been suffering from cold,
and Sunday Of last week the grand
parents Mr.. and Mrs Fred Coulson
of Malta, had gone to Cincinnati
but returned home Monday, as he
seemed to be better, and the as
surance of the physician was that
he would likely be all right in few
days. Wednesday night however
they received message that his ILL
ness had taken a turn for the
worse, pneumonia developing, and
they left Immediately for Cincin-
natl and were there when death
came. The baby was IA months OF
age at the time of his death. He
was born at Bethesda hospital in
GAINESVILLE. Besides the parents and
the grandparents mentioned, sur
viving also are the grandparents
DR.. and Mrs. G.. s. Dye of McCon-
nelsville. Mr.. A. A. Coulson of
Malta is the great grandfather of
the child. The deep sympathy of a
wide circle of friends goes out to
the ones who are so deeply bereaved
in the loss of the infant
Private funeral services were held
from the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Coulson Sunday afternoon at 9
O'Clock, conducted by Rev. D. H.
Markle, pastor of the Malta M. E.
church, assisted by Rev. C. w.
Stoneburner, pastor of the McCon-
nelsville M. e. church. Burial was
made in the McConnelsville ceme-
etry. The pail bearers were Austin
and Goodwin Coulson, Howard Dye
and Howard Coulson, jr.
Outside relatives in attendance at
the funeral were Austin Coulson and
Howard Dye, students at Ohio State
University, and DR.. and Mrs. How
ard McCloskey, all of Columbus; Mr..
and Mrs. Thurl Young of Spring
field. and Mrs. Laura McCloskey
from Marietta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12
Dana Brown ViOlOtes Parole

Dana Brown, aged Is years, who
was parolled from the Lancaster In.
dustrial Farm Dec. %, and Went
to his home at Reinersville, was re-
turned to Lancaster Friday, after
having violated his parole. His sem
tence in the first place was for check
forgery on Frank L. Wilson, and it
was like offense that again caused
his arrest. Thursday he was here
and attempted to pass several checks
under the name of Doyle Sealock.
They were on the Citizens National
bank of this place. One check which
he tried to cash at the First Ma
tional bank, bore the signature of
Adam Hill. 1t was in the amount of
SIS for furs. Cashier S. A. Finley
refused to cash it. At the Citizens
bank he cashed check for $17.54,
on Sherman Hill, for chickens; at
Coulson's, after purchasing pair
of socks and tie, he rendered a
check on Fred Thomas of Manches-
ter township, in the sum of $15,
which he noted was for sheep. He
also attempted to pass a check at
Kroger's. When arrested he had $3
in his pocket, and a $40 bill up his
pants leg.
Sheriff Adrean succeeded in get
ting back all but 31c of the money
Brown got by check. Probation Of
ficer Brown came here after him.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12
CONGRESSMAN MOORE WOULD
PROVIDE CHECK DAM SYSTEM

CONGRESSMAN c.. Ellis Moore has
introduced bill into congress.
which it is stated, would benefit
farm lands and contribute to flood
prevention The bill, if it passes.
would be of special Importance to
this section of the state. The mea-
sure provides for the establishment
OF the checkdam system to prevent
loss from drought, erosion, flood,
increase of water supply, and for
other purposes. The bill follows:
BE it enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Con-
gress assembled, that the sum of
s1O,O0O,OO0 is hereby authorized to
be appropriated, out Of any money
in the treasury not otherwise ap.
propriated, and made available un~
til expended, to enable the secre-
tary of agriculture to cooperate with
landowners, districts, or other local
agencies and to build all works thai
may, in his judgment, be necessary
or advisable for the application of
the checkdam system, to prevent
losses from drought to prevent
outlying and erosion; to prevent loss
Of soil fertility by flood run-off; to
prevent the drying up of wells and
springs; to prevent the contamina-
tion or pollution of water supplies;
to replenish the water supply for
reservoirs, springs, and wells; to
prevent and retard floods and flood
devastations; to regulate and stand
ardize soil moisture for crop and
tree growth; to provide food irriga-
tion; and to build up farm produc-
tivity in the territory in the State
of Ohio embraced in the watershed
of the Muskingum river, and the
territory intervening between the
MuskingYm river and the Ohio riv-
err"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12
FISH & GAME CLUB ELECTS
OFFICERS. OTHER BUSINESS

At the meeting of the Muskingum
Valley Fish and Game club, held
last Thursday evening at the Malta
town hall, which was largely at
tended, Alvin Parmiter was elected
to be recommended as conservation
officer for Morgan county. There
were eight applicants for the place,
Mr.. Parmiter having received the
largest vote. James #. Stuber of
the Conservation Commission, Col.
umbus, made the principal address
of the evening, and also showed the
pictures. He took the place Of
Senator Atwood who had been
scheduled to appear, but because of
other matters could not be present
Judge l.. j. Weber also made a
short talk Officers for the ensuing
year were elected as follows: Presf-
dent, John Ross; first vice president,
M. M. Sears; second vice president,
Robert Durbin. Joe Aber was re-
elected as secretary-treasurer. Mr
Frank Coulson who served as presi-
dent for the past year, and who has
been chairman of every fish and
game club here for the past 25
years, requested that he be not
named for an office this year, since
his business matters were such that
he could not give the work the at
tention he would like. Many new
members were added to the club
Thursday night. The organization
is primarily for the benefit of the
farmers, and they are urged to be-
come members. Farmers owning
IS or more acres of land are en-
titled to membership gratis. How
ever, such amounts as farmers feel
that they would care to give, will be
cheerfully received, and will be used
to carry on the work. Dues to 9TH
er than farmers, are soc per year.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12
Mrs. GIenna Watson Dies


Mrs. Glenna Ludman Watson.
aged 80 years, died Monday after
noon about 1880, at the family
hame, one and a half miles south
of Hackney. Her passing which
was sudden, came as a great shock.
Sunday night she gave birth to a
son. Uremic poisoning developed,
which was the cause of her death.
Mrs. Watson was the only child of
the late j. w. and Della Dearth
Ludman, and was born at Hackney.
She was united in marriage in May,
1922, to Frank N. Watson, who
survives; also two children, Mar
jory, aged seven, and the infant son,
to whom his mother gave the name
of Glen. just before she died. The
death of Mrs. Watson removes the
last of the Ludman family, and is
the fourth death in the family with
in the last five years. The first to
go was Mrs. Ludman, mother of Mrs.
Watson; j. w. Ludman, her faith
er was next, and not long after
ward J. H. Ludman, father of j. w.
Ludman, was called. Mrs. Watson
was woman held in high esteem by
a wide circle of friends. She was a
member of the Methodist Protestant
church at Smith Chapel, and was
also a member of Neelyville grange.
Funeral services were held We'd.
nesday forenoon at 10:30, at Smith
Chapel, with interment in the Smith
Chapel cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12
Improving The Water Supply At
The County Home

stalled at county home, which will
pump water from two wells drilled
near the river, to the reservoir. on
the hill back of the county home
buildings. This reservoir has been
fed with water from spring, and
this season as well as other dry
seasons, it has hardly been adequate
to supply sufficient water, and not
enough at any time, in case of fire.
Water hydrants are also to be
changed, SO that the fire hose from
the McConnelsville fire department,
will fit them
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12
Death OF James Haverfield

James G.. Haverfeld, World war
veteran, died last Thursday at the
home of his parents, Rev. and Mrs.
w. H. Haverfield OF Flushing. The
deceased when young boy resided
here, his father being pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church. He
was one of the most honored sol
diers in the 37th Division, having re-
ceived five medals and citations for
bravery. His death resulted from
tuberculosis, following gas injuries
he received in the war. Besides
his parents, he Is survived by five
sisters Misses Gladys and Mary of
the home, Jean and Margaret of
Cleveland, and Mrs. Randall Bundy
Of Chicago.
Funeral services were held Fri
day afternoon at Flushing, and in.
terment was made at Quaker City.
1t was Masonic and military fun
eral.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12
Mrs. John Culver Dies in GAINESVILLE

Paralysis was fatal to Mrs. John
Culver, aged ga, who passed away
Saturday night at the family home
in GAINESVILLE. Her maiden name
was Magaret Howard She was
born in Bristol township near Row
land, where she was reared. Her
parents were the late Mr.. and Mrs
James Howard. Later the Culvers
resided at this place, moving from
here to GAINESVILLE in recent years
Besides her husband Mrs. Culver is
survived by one son, Clayton Cui-
yer of the home; three sisters, Miss
Martha Howard of GAINESVILLE; Mrs.
George Smith, Charlottesville; and
Mrs. Clarence Carelin, Cumberland:
and two brothers, j. C. Howard OF
Cumberland and Charles Howard of
Waterloo, O. One brother, Frank
Howard. is deceased Mrs. Culver
was member of the Methodist
Protestant church. Funeral SER
vices were held Tuesday afternoon
at Mt Carmel church, Bristol town
ship, and burial was made in the
church cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12

Samuel Taylor. aged sc, who for
A years had been an inmate at the
county home. dropped dead Friday
afternoon about o'clock. Death
was due to heart attack He was
out i'm a field short distance from
the home, when stricken. The de-
ceased was SON of the late Will
liam and Julia Taylor. and was born
at Hooksburg. He leaves one broth.
er, William Taylor Of Chesterhill.
Funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon. conducted by Rev. Thur
man e. Leonard. Interment was in
the county home cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12
Peck Place Sold

The Mrs. j. E. Peck home east of
town, was sold last Thursday at
public auction, to Mr.. George B.
Kenney. Consideration, $685.. Mr..
Kenney will resell the property to
Mrs. Sadie Lyme, who with her
children will occupy it as their
home. Mrs Lyme and family have
been residing on the late Frank
Shuster place, on Poplar Ridge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12
Democratic Women's Organization
Has Fine Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Nor
gan County Democratic Women's
organization was held Monday night
in the Maccabee hall. Each member
was privileged to bring guest, and
in all better than SO were present
The president Of the organization.
Mrs. Dove CASTOR. presided. and
Mrs. Stella Durbin had charge of the
ness were disposed of, one of which
was the adoption of resolutions OF
respect on the death of Sheriff j. w.
Allen. A number of brief addresses
were made. Clyde Parmiter, who
attended the inauguration of Cover
nor George White, gave an inter
esting talk on the event Atty En-
NETT A. Taylor and Leonard Drury
were also at the Inauguration, and
each made talk. Mrs. Hettie
Woodward of Chesterhill was also a
speaker. County Auditor Harry w
Gordon spoke at some length re-
garding tax matters. He stated that
year ago the Morgan county tax
collection was S201, 900; the August
collection, $4,000, and the Jan
uary collection just past, was $780,
000 While the latter shows fall
ing off compared with year ago,
Mr.. Gordon stated that it was to be
accounted for, since the last taxes
were collected on the reduced prop
erty valuation. Taking every
, thing into consideration, he feels
that this last collection was splen-
did one, and speaks well for Morgan
county Concerning the matter of a
general reappraisal this year, which
is due in this county, Mr.. Gordon
has taken it up with the state tax
commission His suggestion is to
take another 1910 off the present
valuation of real estate in the
| county, and thus save the county all
the expense of reappraisal which
would cost about $4,000. Whether
| the State Tax commission will ap.
prove of Mr. Gordons plan, is not
known. He called attention to the
! fact that at all times a board of
review in Morgan county functions,
and anyone not satisfied with the
appraisal of his property for tax
| alton, can appeal to the board,
which board is composed OF the
county auditor, county treasurer,
and president of the board of COM
missioners.
A clever dialogue by Mrs. Llew-
| wella Mcdonald and Mrs. Stella
Durbin, contests. and splendid mu
sic by the official instrumental mu-
sicians of the organization-Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Hopkins, and an
elegant potluck supper, were the
other main features of the evening.
At the next meeting, March 9, Mr..
| Richard Jones, chairman Of the
Democratic Central committee, will
have charge of the program, and all
members of the Central committee
will be invited to be present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12
Deaths Toll
Feb. 4 to IL. 10S1

Feb. B to IL, 1881
James G.. Haverfield, Flushing.
Samuel Taylor, McConnelsville.
Mrs. John Culver, GAINESVILLE.
David Allen Dye, Cincinnati.
Doris Jean Mcdaniel. Malta.
Mrs. Glenna Watson. Hackney.
David Pierce, Meigs.
Mrs. Anna Harper, Dutch Hill.
Mrs. James O'Neal. Stockport.
Mrs. Sadie Metcalf, Stockport.
o. s. Hooper. Stockport.
Wiley Parrish, Sharon.
Mrs. Annie T. Scott, Toledo.
LORENZO simcox, Centerville.
Judge H. M. Finley, McConv'le
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12
Burial Made In West Virginia

Mrs. Anna Harper, aged 78, died
last Thursday at the home of her
son William Harper of Dutch Hill.
Death was due to general infirm-
tiles. Her husband died about
seven years ago. About year ago
Mrs Harper went to reside with her
son, named. Surviving her are nine
children.
The body was taken Friday to
Walker, w. Va, and Saturday fu-
neral services were held, with inter-
ment at that place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12

ROb't Henderson Passes Bar Exam.
Robert M. Henderson of Ashland
was one of the 116 successful ap-
plicants out of class Of 312 who
took the last bar examination. Mr..
Henderson is a son Of Atty and Mrs.
J. F. Henderson; former residents
of this county, and who often visit
here. He will be sworn in at Cleye-
land, Saturday of this week. by
Chief Justice Darlington T. Mar
shall of the Ohio Supreme court.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12

Geo. Grow Observes 1Olst Birthday
George Crow of Carroll, near Ian
caster, celebrated his 1O1st birthday
Wednesday. He is in good physical
condition. He. was born in Morgan
county, where he spent many years
of his life, and has number of
relatives residing in the county
His hearing is unimpaired and his
sight is good enough that he can
read newspapers. Mr.. Grow lives
with his daughter Mrs. Ida Black
stone.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12
Band Enjoys Oyster Supper

Malconta Post Band members
held their first rehearsal for the
year 1881, at the Legion hall, Mon
day night, which was followed by
an oyster supper served by the
Ladies' Auxiliary Thirty members
were out for the band practice. The
next rehearsal will be March 2, and
after that they will be held every
week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12


vember he was reelected for a six
year term. Four times his name had
appeared as candidate for county
office, and four times he was elect
ed Monday of this week his sec.
ond term began.
Judge Finley helped to organize
the first Red Cross in Morgan coun-
ty, and served as its treasurer and
on the executive committee. He
was a director of the Malta Nation
al bank; was director and vice
president of the McConnelsville
First National bank; director of the
Muskingum Valley Grocery Co., and
director in the Farmers Elevator
Company.
On Feb. 7, 1901, he was united in
marriage with Kate c. Cotton Of
this place. OF this union two chill
dren were born-Lucille, who died
Is years ago, at~tfe age of u, and
Harold M, aged Is, who is stu
dent in his sophomore year at North.
western University, Evanston, Ill.
Besides his wife and son, the de-
ceased leaves one brother, c. d.
Finley of Mt Sterling, o.
In addition to Judge Finley's var
ious activities, already named, he
was ever interested in farming. His
grandfather David Finley entered
his quarter of land in Deerfield
township, getting his original lanG
patent from the United States. This
land has passed through but three
hands, and Judge Finley was the
owner of it at the time of his death,
and he also owned other farm land
in the county.
Active Church Member
Judge Finley was lifelong mem
ber of the Presbyterian church. He
first joined the Deerfield Presbyte-
rian church, and later transferred
his membership to the McConnels
vile church He had held practical
ly every office in the church, and
was most regular in his attendance
upon all of it's services. also at the
Sunday school in which he was a
faithful teacher so long as his health
permitted.
In fraternal circles he was a men,
Der of Valley Lodge No. las, F. C
A. NJ; of McConnelsville Chapter,
r. A. NJ, No. 1872, serving as it's
first High Priest; was a member Of
McConnelsville Council, No. 106,
r. & S. NJ; and of New Lexington
Commandery, and was Rotarian.
His home life was ideal He loved
the association of friends, and the
Finley home was a most hospitable
one, always one of warmth and
friendliness to their many friends.
He had keen sense of humor, and
was a most entertaining conver-
sationalist He was universally lik-
ed No man in Morgan county had
wider acquaintance. The people
who knew him placed the utmost
confidence in his judgment and
ability, and that confidence was
never misplaced. He was four
square and honorable in his every
act. The county never produced a
better citizen than Harry M. Finley,
and his passing will be mourned by
his legion of friends and acquaint-
ances.
Funeral Friday Afternoon
Funeral services which will be
under the auspices Of the Masonic
lodge, will be held Friday after
noon at 1880 O'Clock, at the Pres
byterian church, with the pastor
Rev. Thurman E. Leonard officiat-
ing Interment will be made in Me-
Connelsville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12
Sudden Death OF Lorenzo simcox

Mr.. Lorenzo Simcox, well known
Center township, died suddenly of
heart trouble. Tuesday morning
about 2 O'Clock. His wife who was
Nancy Parks, survives, and three
children-M Mary, wife of Charles
Sherlock, near the home; Wilbur
and Ivan Simcox of the home. Sey-
eral brothers and sisters also sur
vive. The deceased was member
of Center grange.
Funeral services will be held to-
day, Thursday, at / o'clock, with
burial at Smith Chapel
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12
Death OF Infant

Doris Jean. the daughter born
Tuesday Of last week to Mr.. and
Mrs. Leonard Mcdaniel margaret
SMITH of Malta, died Monday
morning at 3:45 o'clock. Funeral
services were held Tuesday morn
ing at 10 o'clock, at the home Of
Mr., and Mrs. Will McDaniei of Nal
Ia, Rev. E.. r. Kendle officiating.
Interment was made in, Deerfield
cemetery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12
Mrs. Ezra Mcdaniel Very Ill

Mrs. Ezra Mcdaniel Very Ill
Mrs. Ezra Mcdaniel Of Malta who
has been suffering with erysipelas,
while better of that trouble, has
heart trouble and complications, and
is very i'll. All of her children from
away, have been with her.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12
r. II. Finley Suffers Stroke

Mr.. Eber r. Finley of Deerfield
township suffered stroke of paraly-
sis Monday afternoon. His right
side is affected, also his speech, and
he is semi-conscious. He is slight
ly improved
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12

Miss Mary Massey Of near Trja.
delphia. who has been very i'll with
pneumonia. Is better. Mrs. John
Ford is assisting in. her care.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12

Mrs. Alice. Huffman of Columbus
is reported in very poor health. She
is a sister Of Mrs. Agnes Mcveigh
of GAINESVILLE, former resident of
this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12
J. F. Allen Not So Well

Mr.. J. F. Allen whose illness has
been mentioned, was much worse
Wednesday afternoon, having suf-
fered heart attack. However he
rallied and is now better.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12
May Undergo Operation

Mrs. Harry Lindimore Of Malta is
suffering with facial sinus trouble.
She will consult specialist at
GAINESVILLE today, and may undergo
an operation.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12
Mrs. C. Il. Dougan Doing Well

Mrs. C. e. Dougan who under
went partial operation Jan. 25, at
Grant hospital, Columbus, for
gOitre, underwent the remainder Of
the operation Sunday. The latest
word is to the effect that the oper-
ations are successful and that Mrs.
Dougan is recovering nicely. DR..
Drury performed the operations.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12

Mrs. Walker Undergoes Operation
Mrs. Dana Walker Of this place,
who underwent q major operation,
Monday at Bethesda hospital. Zanes-
vile, is doing we'll.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-12
Mary Woodward Passes State Test

Miss Mary Woodward of this
place has successfully passed the
examination given by the state
medical board for nurses, an dis now
a registered nurse.
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