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Evening star., 1932-02-07
China in Revolution.

The Inner History of the Chinese ReVo-
luton, by Tang Leang-Li. 1880.
F66T16.
This careful and detailed study of
the Chinese revolution is without ques-
ton one of the best books on the sub
ject which have appeared in this COun-
try" F. R. Dulles.
The Nationalist Program for China, by
Chai-Chu WI. 1929 JUGS W95
"An explanation of the principles and
program of the Chinese Nationalist
party by the former Minister from
China to the United States"
China, ed by H F James. american
Academy of Political and Social Sci
ence. Philadelphia 1880. F66 .Am37
A summary of social conditions, in
dustrlal development, politics and for
Cign relations, with some discussion Of
the problem in Manchuria and Mon
golia.
China: The Collapse of a Civilization,
by Nathaniel PETER. 1880. F66P344.
The author . . has sought to pre-
sent the effects of a conflict of civiliza-
tionS in that Country-the influence, in
other words, Of the impact of Western
military power economic invasion, in
dustrialiSm and ideas"
Tortured China. by Hallett Abend
1880. JU66Ab33
"A book with thesis 1t says in sum,
that conditions are so hopeless in China
ana give no promise of being anything
else that there must be some sort Of
benevolent international intervention to
help China, because she cannot help
herself"
Evening star., 1932-02-07
Increase in Borrowing.

From the Hamilton (Ont) Spectator.
1t is not at all surprising to read that
more books were borrowed from lending
libraries in 1881 than ever before. More
of everything was borrowed from every
body.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-03-31
VIM. Andrew Wright Dies

William Andrew Wright, aged so,
we'll known resident of Rosseau.
died Saturday morning about z
O'Clock, at the home of his son w.
e. Wright of Rosseau, where he had
resided since the death of his wife
six months ago. Death was due to
general infrmities. The deceased
was a son of the late Washington
and Rebecca Sands Wright, pioneers
Of the Wolf Creek vicinity. He was
born near Ringgold, and spent his
life at that place and Rosseau. He
was a retired farmer. His wife be-
fore marriage was Miranda Jane
Van Horn. They were the parents
of five children. Two daughters
died in infancy, and another daugh-
ter, Mrs. Ebert Earich, died some
years ago. Surviving are the sons
M. A. Wright of Malta, and w. E
Wright of Rosseau. A brother
Charles and a half sister of Will
liam A. Wright are deceased. Mrs.
Kenneth Riley of this place is
granddaughter.
Funeral services were held Mon
day at the home of w. e. Wright,
conducted by Charles Bankes. In
terment was made in the cemetery
at ROSSeau.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-03-31
REV. GEO. ASHTON, PASTOR
OF COLUMBUS CHURCH, DIES

Rev. George Ashton, whose SER
ious illness had been noted in this
paper, died at his home in Colum-
bus Monday morning at 1880
O'Clock. Death came after an i'll
ness of eight weeks, following an
operation for removal of a tu-
bercular kidney. Mrs. Walter Finley
of McConnelsville, his sister, was
with him when he died.
Mr.. Ashton who was born at
Meigs, this county, was 48 years of
age at the time of his death. When
ed to McConnelsville. His parents
were the late John w. and Mar
garet Mcfarland Ashton. Twenty
eight years ago he was married to
Mamie Walker of Philo, who sur
wives him. He also leaves two sons.
Clare and Donald Ashton, both of
Columbus, and two grandchildren.
His two daughters, Virginia and
Freda, are deceased, the former dy-
ing in infancy, and Freda at the
age of IA years. Besides his wife
and sons, Mr.. Ashton is survived
by a brother, John Ashton of Kan
sas City, Mo-, and two sisters, Mrs.
Nettie Underwood and Mrs. Fern
Finley, both of McConnelsville. A
brother, Evan Ashton, died some
years ago.
Mr.. Ashton had been a minister
in the Church of Christ about IT
years-the first seven of which he
served as pastor of churches in
Meigs county, Ohio, making his
home at Rutland. The last ten
years he had been serving as pastor
of the South Church of Christ in
Columbus, and had been hired to
serve indefinitely there. He was a
good speaker, and man of very
pleasing personality. It will be re-
called that few years ago he de-
livered in the Twin City opera
house, a splendid Decoration Day
address. Besides his church con-
nection, he was affiliated with the
Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights Of
Pythias, and the Modern Woodmen.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday afternoon at one o'clock,
from the church of which he was
the pastor, and were conducted by
Rev. l.. T. Lowe of Columbus. Bur-
ial was made in the cemetery at
Duncan Falls.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-03-31
Death Takes Albert Biedenbach

Albert Biedenbach, aged S3, pass
ed away Friday afternoon at 4:30
o'clock at his home near the fair
ground, of general infirmities. Mr.
Biedenbach for. many years resided
at Harriettsville, Noble county
moving here about ten years ago.
His wife who was Anna Parker,
died in July, 1880. Surviving are
the following children: Mrs. Louise
Kress Of Fulda; Mrs. VIM. Koontz,
New Martinsville, w. Va; Mrs.
Amelia Burkhart, Wheeling, w.
Va; Mrs. Felix Miller, and Albert
Biedenbach of Waterford; Joseph,
near Malta; John of Mechanicsville,
and the Misses Ella and Bertha
Biedenbach of the home. Two
daughters-Mrs. Henry Wechbacher
and Miss Minnie Biedenbach, are
deceased. Mr.. Biedenbach was a
member of ST. James Catholic
church of this place.
Funeral services were held at
that church Monday morning at
$50 o'clock, in charge of Rev. FIR.
Louis Preston. Interment was made
in McConnelsville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-03-31

Mr.. John Wilson Barkhurst, aged
65, we'll known resident of Penns-
vile, who suffered a nervous break
down about Jan. /, passed away
Wednesday evening about s o'clock.
He was a son of the late Ragan and
Nancy Hollingsworth Barkhurst,
and was born Aug. Is, 1867, in
Penn township, where he spent his
entire life. He was a farmer. His
wife who was Emma Ham, sur
wives, and three children-Harold
of Pennsville; Mary, wife of Ralph
Limbach of Waynesburg; and Lin
ME, wife of Benz. Gates of Penns-
vile. Six grandchildren also sur
vive. One sister Mrs. Rachel Hark-
ms, is deceased. He was a member
of the Pennsville M. p. church, and
of Morgan lodge, /. o. 0. F.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day afternoon at o'clock at the
Pennsville M. P. church, and inter-
ment will be made in the Penns-
vile cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-03-31
North Bristol

In the death of Mrs H. G. Hen
derSon which was recorded in last
weeks issue, this community feels
the loss greatly as well as the fam
lily, and the church of which she
was faithful member She was al
so president of the missionary So
ciety, and member of the ladies'
aid society. To know her was to
love her. Margaret Moore is in
very poor health. Word was re-
ceived here that Thomas Harmon of
GAINESVILLE is patient in the Be-
thesda hospital, suffering with blad-
der trouble. Mrs Harmon was dis
missed from the hospital a few
weeks ago, having undergone an oD-
Grafton for appendicitis. The Har-
mons were former residents of this
place.. The following were guests
at the McGonagle home, Easter
day: George McGonagle, of McCon-
nelsville and grandson George
Bricker of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Spratt of Neelyville, and Mr..
and Mrs Garner Dickinson of near
Renrock +. Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Hen
derson and Mr.. and Mrs. E. w.
Flanders visited Sunday with their
son H. G. Henderson and family.
and Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Downing
A daughter was born Thursday to
Mr.. and Mrs. Dean Hancher. Mrs.
w. c. Spillman returned home We'd
nesday from few days visit with
friends in GAINESVILLE. AN Easter
play entitled "For He Had Great
Possessions, will be given at Bris-
tol church next Sunday evening,
April 3. The play will be given by
the young people of the church,
and directed by Miss Charlotte Viii.
son, religious director. Everyone
is invited to attend. Communion
services will be held Sunday fore
noon at IL o'clock. Rev. Leonard
pastor. Bristol grange held an in
teresting meeting Friday evening,
at the close of which cherry pie was
served. . Matthew Hale returned to
his home at Mingo Junction, after
a few days visit with his father, S.
v. Hale. We are glad to report
that Sumner Little is much improv-
ed in health. VIM. Roberts and
family moved last week from the
Finley Reed house in East Bloom.
to the John Grandstaff house. near
the Bristol church. The Roberts
family were residents of this COM
munity several years ago. "A num-
ber from here attended the veg
etable garden school Thursday at
the M. & M. high school auditorium.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-03-31
Observation-Disclosures Rites

The marriage of Miss Ethel Rob-
erts of GAINESVILLE and Mr. Curtis
Richardson of Bloom township was
solmnized with the single ring
ceremony at noon Saturday, March
26, at the parsonage of First Church
of Christ, GAINESVILLE, with the pas
tor, Rev. N. c. Carpenter officiat-
ing. The ceremony was witnessed
by a. few close friends. The bride
was gowned in a becoming frock Of
navy blue chiffon, ensemble, with
hat and shoes to match. Mrs. Rich
ardson is the oldest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Edwin Roberts of Bloom
township, but has been resident of
GAINESVILLE for the past eight years,
where she has been employed at
the Mosaic Tile Works. Mr.. Rich
ardson is the only son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Richardson of Bloom
township, and is very prosperous
young farmer, and stock dealer
Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson are
highly esteemed young people, and
will have the congratulations and
best wishes Of their countless
friends.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-03-31
Newton Ridge Grange

Program for Friday evening,
April 8, at o'clock, at Newton
Ridge school house: Song, Amer
lea, the Beautiful; roll call, name
of tree (name must start with
first letter Of your first name) ;
Package of seeds, Lucille Simpson: :
joke paper, Douglas Erwin; solo, In
the shade of the old apple tree,
Gladys Tompkins; paper, If parents
only knew, Blanche Fordham; Par
enthood, character, education, by
our local teachers, Harry Henery,
Evelyn White, Violet Newsom ::
The country church in the new
world order, Rev. Chas. Cartwright; |;
reading, Howard White; contest;
The farm boy, Randall Fordham;
surprise feature, May Spencer, Ed
ma Hambleton, Blanche Simpson.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-03-31
REQ TRANSPORTATION co.
TO CHANGE MAIN OFFICE

Concerning the REQ Transporta-
tion Co., the Marietta Times con-
tanned the following:
Main offices of the REQ Transpor-
tation Company, which concern op-
crates a line of motor trucks into
Marietta, will be moved to Marietta
from McConnelsville, the concern
having closed five years lease on
the old traction company barns in
Norwood. 1t is making important
extensions in it's service and it's ac-
tivities will largely center here.
The company is taking over the
Greene street building formerly
used by the Monongahela West
Penn Company as car barn. It
fronts 40 feet on Greene street
with a depth of 130 feet. 1t will
be extensively remodeled and will
and distribution center as we'll as
affording central offices for the
company. The REQ company long
has operated line of freight trucks
up and down the Muskingum. II
has extended it's routes materially,
having bought out several smaller
concerns including the Twin City
Transfer Company of McConnels-
vile and small concerns that have
operated in the Ohio valley. 1t will
extend its service up the Ohio as
far as Pittsburgh. New trucks and
trailers are being added to the
equipment to be used on the main
line. They will haul freight shipped
to and from Marietta, and local
trucks will make distribution at Ma
rietta as well as at cities and towns
along the way. The various routes
over which it will operate are 383
miles in length. Charles Hivnor of
McConnelsville will be sent to Ma :
rietta to have charge of the central
station. He will have several as
sistants, it is expected, and thus
will additional families be moved tc
this city. Clifton brothers, who are
the chief owners of the REQ COM
pany, will remain at McConnels-
vile, at least for the present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-03-31
Mrs. Mary e. Baringer Dies


Mrs. Mary Elizabeth BaringeE,i
aged So years, who resided in the
Crooksville vicinity, died Saturday,
March 26, after undergoing an OPP
Grafton at Bethesda hospital, for
gall stones. She is survived by her
husband Ira Baringer. The late
Jacob and Adaline Smith were her
parents. Children surviving her
are Mrs. Mabel King and Mrs. Beu-
lah Hina, both of Roseville, and
Anna Baringer of the home. She
also leaves three grandchildren.
Two children are deceased-an in
fant daughter and son. Brothers
and sisters of Mrs. Baringer sur
viying are Solomon and Henry
Smith of GAINESVILLE; Mrs. Alice
Baringer of Crooksville, and Jacob
Smith of Elyria. The deceased was
a member of Jerusalem Lutheran
church.
Funeral services were held March
% at 2 p. M, at that church, con-
Quoted by the pastor Rev. w. e.
Buchholtz, and burial was made in
the church cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-03-31

Mrs. Rena Scott Taylor, matron
of the county home, wife of Charles
Taylor, superintendent of that in
stitution, passed away Wednesday
morning about APO o'clock. Death
followed a long illness. In Feb
ruary, 1881, she suffered broken
hip. from the effects of which she
never fully recovered. Some weeks
ago she suffered a general break
down, and for some days prior to
her death her condition had been
critical.
Mrs. Taylor was daughter OF
the late Andrew and Margaret
Johnson Scott. and was born In
Penn township, Jan. 8, 1878. She
was aged SO years, two months and
% DAYS at the time of her death.
She was married June 20, 1897, to
Charles Taylor. To this union
were born the following named
children-L. r. Taylor and l.. A.
Taylor, both of GAINESVILLE; l.. M.
TAYLOR, L. G.. Taylor of this place,
and L. c. Taylor of the home. One
son, Luther, is deceased. Besides
her husband and sons named, the
deceased is survived by two sisters,
Mrs. Selena Sleek of Waterford,
and Mrs. Zeta Henery of stockport.
Seven grandchildren also survive.
When a young girl Mrs. Taylor join
ed the Methodist Protestant church
at Bailey's Ridge. She was also a
member of Valley Chapter, No. l9,
O. E. S., and of the w. r. G. She
was a splendid woman. For n
years she had been matron of the
county home, and her services in
connection with that institution
were such as to call forth much IA
vorable comment and praise. Sell
dom is it that such institutions have
matrons so efficient as was Mrs.
Taylor. She gave those under her
supervision the same good care that
she did the members of her i'm
mediate family. Her place will not
be an easy one to fill. In her home
life she was everything that a good
wife and mother could be. Many
are the friends she leaves, who are
made sad because of her passing.
Funeral services will be held az
the home Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock, and interment will be made
at McConnelsville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-03-31
MRS. LILLE WALKER DIES
SUDDENLY AT HER HOME

Mrs. Lille Walker, one of Nc
Connelsville's well known resi-
dents, died at her home here Fri.
day night about 10 o'clock. Death
came very suddenly, and most un.
expectedly, and shortly after ply
sician and Mrs. Walkers daughter
Mrs. Lucy Barkhurst who had been
summoned, had arrived. Mrs
Walker had not been in good health
for several years, but had during
this winter seemed to be in eon-
siderably better than her usual
health, and the day of her death
had attended church services and
called on friends.
Mrs. Walker was a daughter OF
the late Seth and Lucillia McCarty
Brewster, and was born near Nc
Connelsville, in the vicinity of the
McCarty school house, the family
moving to McConnelsville when she
was three years old. She was 70
years of age at the time of her
death. Her husband John G. Walk
er died in the year 1907 Two OF
their children-Bernard and How
ard, died at the ages of six weeks
and two years respectively. Chill.
dren surviving are the two daugh-
ters-Mrs. Lucy Barkhurst, wife OF
Albert Barkhurst 4 of McConnels-
Vile; and Dr. Ruth Wilson, wife Of
DR.. Fred Wilson of Beaver, Pa, and
who is medical director at the san
atorium there. A brother of Mrs
Walker, Charles Brewster, died sew
eral years ago. Her other brother
Howard Brewster, is located in Col
umbus, O.
Mrs. Walker was graduate OF
the McConnelsyille high school, OF
the class of 1878. She had for
many years been a member of the
Methodist Episcopal church of this
place, and while she was faithful
and always interested in the var
ious departments of the church
work, it was in the matter of for
eign missions that she was marked
ly devoted, giving of her best in
terest and service in that line.
Funeral services were held at the
residence Monday afternoon at
O'Clock, conducted by her pastor
Rev. G. W. Stoneburner, assisted by
former local pastor, Rev. ]. M
Shafer, of st. Clairsville, o., who
delivered the funeral sermon. Two
hymns-FFaith of Our Fathers
and my Faith Looks Up to Thee, .
were read by the officiating min
lister. AS a mark of special regard
members of the foreign missionary
society with which Mrs. Walker was
affiliated, were seated together at
the funeral. Those serving as pail
bearers were James Boxell, Hugh
Donahue, John Donehoo, George
Lowell, T. F. Toni pkins and H. c.
Betz. Burial was made in the Nc.
Connelsville cemetery.
DR.. and Mrs. Fred Wilson Of Bea-
YER, Pa; and Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Brewster, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Nc
Carty and Mr.. Ralph McCarty and
family, all of Columbus, were
among those in attendance at the
funeral.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-03-31
MRS. S. ID. KINGSLEY DIES
HERE In HER 05th YEAR

Mrs. S. d. Kingsley who had been
very feeble for some time and
whose more serious condition of late
had been noted in this paper, died
Friday night at 8:45 at the home of
Miss Josie Bingham here where she
was being cared for. Her daughter
Mrs. May X. Bradley had been
with her for some days, and was
here when the end came, as was
also Mrs. Kingsley's son Atty e. R.
Kingsley.
Mrs. Kingsley had reached the
advanced age of almost 95 years,
having been born July Is, 1887.
She was born in Naples, N. Y, and
her maiden name was Issora Dartt.
Nov. %, 1859, she was married to
Rev. Seymour D. Kingsley, a clergy
man in the Methodist Protestant
church, at Protection, N. Y. Her
husbands death occurred about 45
years ago, at Redwood, o., he hay-
ing been transferred from a New
York conference to the Ohio con-
ference of the Methodist Protestant
church. Rev. and Mrs. Kingsley
were the parents of three children.
The oldest, a son, died at the age of
II years. Those surviving are Mrs.
May K. Bradley, a teacher in Co
lumbus, and who is the widow of
Rev. e. w. Bradley, former pas
tor of the McConnelsville Methodist
Protestant church and Atty Edwin
r. Kingsley of Parkersburg, a for
mer representative to the state leg
islature Of West Virginia. Mrs.
Kingsley also leaves four grand
children, two of whom are Helen
and Charles Bradley of Columbus.
and the others Mrs. Freeman c..
Bishop of Parkersburg and Mrs.
Richard w. Fletcher of Moundsville.
w. Va. She also leaves three great
grandchildren.
The deceased was a woman of ed
ucation and culture. She finished
her training in the Lima Genesee
Wesleyan seminary and in the Nun
da Literary institute, in New York
During the years of her husband s
pastorates, she was great help to
him in all of his church work. She
had the distinction of being the
first woman to introduce at public
meeting, Susan B. Anthony, who
was a guest at her home in a New
York town. Mrs. Kingsley was not
herself however, suffragette, and
WAS even in tha 1acf,Jrp fold for a
time, in opposition to woman's
rights. In connection with all the
other activities of her life, she
maintained her interest and her
service in church relationship. For
the last 27 years of her life she had
been resident of this locality-of
Malta, and McConnelsville, and dur
ing the years of her residence here
had been member of the local
Methodist Protestant church, and
faithful in service and church at
tendance SO long as her health per-
mitted.
Funeral services were held Sun
day morning at 8:45, at the Bing-
ham residence, conducted by Rev.
w. j. mccarthy, music being fur
nished by a quartet, following
which the body was taken to Rich
wood o., for burial. Besides the
son and daughter of Mrs. Kingsley,
the grandchildren Helen and
Charles Bradley were among those
in attendance at the funeral.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-03-31
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN'S CLUB
NOTICE

The regular monthly meeting of
the Democratic Women's club Of
Morgan county will be held next
Monday evening, April A, in the
Maccabee hall. The principal speak
ers will be Hon. Chas. V. Truax,
former director of agriculture, and
at present a candidate for con-
gressman-at-large and Harry E.
McCollister candidate for state
auditor. Singing of the club songs
will be a feature, and Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Hopkins will furnish instru-
mental music.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-03-31

Although Easter Sunday was very
stormy there were a number of Wis
itors in and near Rural Dale. Mrs.
Georgia Finney of Malta spent the
day with her sister, Mrs. L. F.. Rob-
erts; Curt White and family were
entertained at the home of G.. P.
Roberts and daughter Miss Hazel:
George Drake, wife and children
visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Lou Drake, near Museville. Mr..
and Mrs. Cloud Hartman of near
High Hill were visitors at the r.
I'll. Hartman home last Thursday.
Cecil Frame has rented the prop
erty of Mrs. Elizabeth Scott. in the
village, and will move there in
few weeks. Mrs. L. F. Roberts
spent last Wednesday evening with
Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Harlan Of Dun
can Falls. Mr.. and Mrs. r. w.
Roberts and son Paul Lewis and
Mrs. T. r. Jackson spent Easter
Sunday with Prof. and Mrs. E. P.
Shepherd of Junction City. Mrs.
e. NJ. Frame and children Herman
and Doris were in GAINESVILLE, Sat-
urday.. Blue Rock grange will
meet Friday evening, April 8, in
stead of on Saturday evening. Dur
ing the lecture hour the following
program will be given: Song, Amer
lea, by the grange; roll call, name
favorite fruit; song, to be selected;
reading, "The First Arbor Day."
Eula Trimble; recitation, "Anticipa-
tion,'' Ronald Barclay; reading of
Biographical sketch of VIM. Saund-
ers, one Of the founders Of the ma
tional grange, Happie Culver; song,
Jessie and Robert Barclay; talk,
Camping in the Woods" Herman.
Frame.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-03-31
Death OF Il. II. White

Thomas Reverdy White, who
would have been 81 years of age
April Z, died early Wednesday
morning at his home near Big Bot
ton park, in Windsor township. He
had been suffering with pneumonia,
and death came after about a ten
days illness.
He is survived by his wife who
was Alice Newton; two sons of the
home, Clifton and Clinton White,
and a son Orr White and a daugh-
ter Azelia White, both living in
Columbus. Mrs. Chas. Hambleton
of Hooksburg is his sister.
Funeral services will be held
Friday at 2 p. m, at the home,
with burial at Stockport.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-03-31
County Federation Meeting

On Saturday afternoon, April 2,
the Morgan County Federation OF
Farm Women's clubs will hold their
second quarterly meeting at the
ladies' rest room. Important busl-
ness matters are to be discussed.
All club members, and anyone in
terested in federation work, are
urged to be present: Program: Club
work in community, Mrs. Mary
Hammond; reading, Daisy Erwin !;
Beauty treatment for farm homes,
Mrs. Lesta Glenn; roll call, April
fool stunts.-XX.