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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
Shep Wymer Dies In GAINESVILLE

Shep Wymer, who some years age
was employed in McConnelsville To-
cality, and who will be remembered
by many persons here, died Friday
at Good Samaritan hospital, OF
heart trouble. His last illness was
very brief. Funeral services were
held in GAINESVILLE, and burial was
made in Greenwood cemetery.
The deceased who was 70 years
of age, was a son of the late Joseph
and Elizabeth Wymer, and was
born in Hooksburg vicinity. He
was reared in the Simpson home.
He had made his home in different
localities, but during the last five
years or so he had resided in Zanes-
Vile. He was never married.
He was a member of the church
at Sherwoodsburg. He is survived
by three brothers-Robert Wymer
of Chesterhil1; George of Clarks-
burg, and Winfield of GAINESVILLE.
The late Mrs. Eva Yarnell was his
sister.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
Chalmers Carson And His Mother
Return To Canal Zone

Mr.. Chalmers Carson who had
been instructing classes in French
and Spanish, this summer, at Chau-
tauqua, N. Y, returned recently to
Canal Zone, to resume his work as
instructor, under government ser
vice. He was accompanied by his
mother, Mrs. G. F. Carson, who had
been spending the summer in
Youngstown with Mr.. and Mrs. c. S.
Hatton. They were due to land at
Cristobal, Canal Zone, Sept. 8. A
letter posted from Haiti to their
relatives said they were caught two
days out of Haiti, in the storm that
hit Cuba. 1t was very bad. Mrs.
Carson was thrown at one time 20
feet, and Mr.. Carson was thrown
against a pole, striking his head
They were both badly shaken up
and bruised.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
Van Orman Found In The
WiIds OF Canada

Mr.. Ward T. Van Orman, of Ak
| ron, son-in-law of Mrs. Maude Black
Of this place, and world famous U. S.
Goodyear balloonist, and aid Frank
A. Trotter, who were participating
in the James Gordon Bennett cup
race. were found Monday in the
wilds of Canada, where they had
struggled for a week to reach civil
ization. They took off from Chi
cago on Sept. 2. When found they
were i'll, and their clothing torn.
They had lived on berries and had
suffered from ptomaine poisoning.
They cut down telephone pole in
the Canadian wilds, to make sure
that searchers would come and get
them, and it was trouble with the
telephone line that led to their dis
covery.
Their balloon descended from a
height of about 5000 feet, around
p. M, Sunday, Sept. 8, struck a
pine tree about a foot in diameter
and snapped it in two. They land
ed not far from Sunbury, Ontario.
The balloon was badly damaged.
The balloonists had made about 500
miles.
The race was apparently won
by the Poland balloonists, who
landed near .Riviere a Pierre, Que
bee, 812 miles from Chicago.
Tuesday night, Mr.. Van Orman
broadcast from in Canada. which
came in here fine over WLW, in
which he related his experiences,
which were similar to those named
in this article.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
Tolbert-Beckel Rites Announced

Announcement of her approach
ing marriage. Saturday, Sept. 30, to
Mr.. Myron c. Tolbert, was made
known to friends by Miss Helen
Marie Beckel. Oldest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. William A. Beckel, 62S
Carpenter street, Columbus, at an
informal tea held recently at the
home of Mrs Owen Reel Columbus.
About 80 guests were present.
Mr.. Torbert is a son of t. 7. Toll
bert, and the late Mrs. Mary Tol-
bert, former residents of Malta. He
is a graduate of M. & M. high
school. following which he attended
O. S. IT,, and was affiliated with ri
Kappa Alpha fraternity. After
their marriage the couple will be at
home to their friends at 1873 East
view avenue, Grandview, Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
Attend Funeral OF S. G. Mcdonald

The funeral of Samuel G. McDon-
aid of st. Cloud, Fla, whose death
was announced in last weeks Dem
ocrat, was held Tuesday afternoon,
at youngstown, O., with interment
beside the grave of his first wife.
Among those locally who attended
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Robert McDon-
aid, Atty G.. o. McGonagle, Harold
McGonagle, Mr.. and Mrs. Garner
Dickinson, Mrs Della Spratt, and
Mrs. Harper Dougan. The latter, a
sister of the deceased, has been Wis
iting in the county.
Mr.. McDonald's death was caus-
ed from appendicitis. However he
was not in good health when strick-
en-, and because of his condition, an
operation was not performed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
INTERESTING NEWS NOTES
CONCERNING CAMP MORGAN
(By Jim McMillen) J

Plans for permanent camp at
Malta for soil erosion work through
the winter continue, despite the re-
ports that the Forest Army is to
be moved south through the winter.
A new enlistment for the ex-semice
men is ordered for October 1st. and
not in December as was originally
arranged.
Present enrollees at the camp en-
listed for six months period. in
the latter days of June, but the
change in enlistment is thought to
be made in order to coincide with
the second enrolment of the boy
foresters who are in other camps.
The second enlistment will be for
another six months period, and may
be made to enable men to get into
these camps before the advent of
winter.
A large mess hall was completed
this week at Camp Morgan and
plans are under way to start con-
struction of five permanent bar
racks. Practically all the men at
the camp will go home for a few
days in search of employment, be-
fore joining up again for the win
ter. To date over rs men have been
discharged at the erosion camp.
The greater part of these were cali
ed back home for jobs. At the rate
that the men are leaving the camp,
there is a possibility that two camps
in the southern part of the state
may be consolidated.
Orders were received this week
at the camp to buy practically all
food stuffs locally.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
FIR. L.. B. Preston Home
From Trip

FIR. l.. B. Preston returned last
Thursday from delightful SIX
weeks vacation trip. He spent ten
days in Chicago and at the World, S
fair. His original plan was to go on
to the Pacific coast, however he
changed his arrangements and re-
turned to Columbus where he spent
some days, and then went to Will
mington, Delaware, to visit his home
people, and also spent ten days at
washington, d. c. All of his travel
was by auto. Father Preston has
partially promised to give us for
publication, some of the impressions
of his trip.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram McGrath
Married 81 Years

Wednesday of last week, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hiram McGrath quietly cele-
brated the 9th anniversary of their
wedding. Besides the immediate
family, Mrs. McGrath's sister, Mrs.
Nancy Brown, aged 81, Of st. Paul,
Mimi, was present for the occasion.
She is the only person living who
was at the wedding. She has been
visiting here. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Grath were married at the home of
the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse Holbrook who resided near
the canal. About year later Mr..
McGrath built their present resi-
dence which has for 66 years been
their home. They have three chill
dren-Mrs. Lille Palmer and Clar-
ence McGrath of this place, and Rev.
Carlos McGrath of Wooster, o.
Although 81 years of age, Mr.. Nc
Grath enjoys the very best of health,
and his mind is as keen and alert as
ever. On account of failing eye
sight he is unable to follow his
trade-that of architect, and skill
ed wood worker, of whom there are
few equals to be found any place.
He had leading part in designing,
and helping to construct, many or
the finest buildings in McConnels-
Vile, and in many places are evi-
dences of his skill. He served his
country faithfully and bravely in
the dark days of the Civil war. He
is the oldest living member of Cor
inthian lodge, No. Ill, F. & A. NJ,
and one of the best posted men to
be found, in Masonry. In the even
tide of life he enjoys the happy re-
flections consequent on a we'll spent
life. His faithful wife who is "a
years of age, is too in excellent
health, and the Democrat joins
their many friends in wishing for
this worthy couple many more years
of life and happiness.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
Attending Conference

Rev. H. HI. Scott OF the local
Methodist Episcopal church, and
Rev. J. D. Keller Of the McKendree
circuit, accompanied by Mrs. Kel'
Ter. left Monday for Canton, to
attend the annual session of the
Northeast Ohio conference. Rev
David H. Markle of the Malta M. b.
church also left Monday, to attend
the Ohio conference which is meet
ing in Columbus. While Rev. Mar
kle is away, his wife and their little
child are visiting Mrs. Markle'
home people at Urbana.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
p. o. Department Rescinds Order
No Change In Carriers

Postmaster Rosa M. Fouts has
received a letter from the depart
ment at Washington, D. c., rescind-
ing the order as announced several
weeks ago. AS it now stands, Mr..
H. B. Hooper, carrier on route No.
five, although having served 80
years, and eligible to retire, will
continue as regular carrier on that
route, and there will be no changes
at present in the other routes lead
ing out of the local postoffice.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
Attend District Convention
OF Letter Carriers

Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Hooper and
son Francis Hooper, Mr. and Mrs.
Chas. Peck. and Mr.. Edison Black
burn and family, were among those
who attended the district meeting of
rural mail carriers, held at Woods
field, Sunday. In addition to the
business session, a fine picnic din
ner was served. Congressman
Robert r. Secrest, who is an honor
ary member of the r. F. D. carriers
association, made an address.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
Byrd To Sail For South Pole
SeDtember 25

The fact that Commander Richard
E. Byrd is to sail Sept. 25 for his
second trip to the south pole, is of
more than ordinary interest here,
since we understand that he is to
again be accompanied by Cyclone"
Bill Haines of this county. as
meteoroIogist. Mr.. Haines accom-
panied Byrd to the north pole, and
south pole The expedition as
planned will cover two years.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
Rarkhurst Family Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Barkhurst OF
Cincinnati visited here the week
end with the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. E. M. Barkhurst, OF Ken
nebec hill. Sunday a family dinner
was enjoyed at the Kennebec hotei.
Covers were laid for Mr.. and Mrs.
e. M. Barkhurst, Mr.. and Mrs. c. F.
Barkhurst, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bark
hurst and Mr.. Stanley Barkhurst.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
Twins Celebrate Birthday

Mrs. Henry Harmer of GAINESVILLE
and Mrs. w. G. Manly of Malta,
twins, celebrated their birthday an
niversary Sunday at the Manly sum-
mer home on the north river road.
Members of the families of Mrs.
Harmer and Mrs. Manly, and their
sister Mrs. George w. Hughes, and
family, were present, in all to the
number of IA. A cafeteria dinner
was served, and an enjoyable time
was spent.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
JURORS CHOSEN
Jurors for the October term of
court have been chosen as follows:
Grand Jurors

JuTOIS IOI Iuc OCLOUcE lSIm VI
court have been chosen as follows:
Grand Jurors
Mrs. w. H. Maier, Deerfield; John
Geddes, Marion; Arthur Kirkbride.
T. M. Cheadle. Windsor; Martin
Schmidt, Meigsville; w. C. Hender-
son, Bristol; J. c. Matheney, York;
Dale SHEPPARD, Homer; VIM. Hem
ry, Bloom; Roy Lawler, Morgan;
w. L. Hickerson, w. E. Clifford, j.
M. Van Fossen, Penn; J. r. Kirk
bride, Roy Fuller. Union.
Petit Jurors
Howard Nolan, Penn; w. A. Huff
man, A. T. Schofield, Marion; Mary
Chappalear, Frank Parsons, Union;
Kate Earich. Malta; Arthur Hoover,
E. r. Davis, Windsor; John Broth
ers, George Archer, Gertrude Gay
lord, Morgan; Roy Triplett, W. A.
Howard, Homer; Thomas Allen,
Center; Allen Barnes, Meigsville;
Edith Hutchins, Manchester
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
Contract Is Let For Union
Street Paving

At an adjourned meeting of the
village council held Tuesday night,
contract was entered into with Wal
ter Elliott, for the improving or
Union street, from the common TO
the intersection with south Seventh
street. The street is to be graded,
curbed, graveled and surface treat
ed The estimated cost is approx
mately $2,400. The work is being
done on petition of the property
owners.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
Democratic Women's Meeting

A meeting Of the Morgan County
Democratic women's organization
was held here Saturday afternoon in
the J. 0. u. A. M. hall. The prln-
cipal business of the meeting was
to elect a delegate, and alternate,
to attend the meeting in Columbus,
this fall, of the state women's Or
ganization, the exact date OF which
has not yet been announced. Mrs.
Stella Durbin of McConnelsville was
elected as delegate and Mrs. Hettle
Woodward of Chesterhill, alternate
The next meeting of the local Or
ganization will be held the first
Monday night in October.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
Atty S. c. Durbin Accepts Posltlon
With Federal Land Bank

Atty S. c. Durbin, formerly OF
this place, who for number OF
years has practiced law at Chick
asha, OKLA, has accepted posi-
ton as associate counsel for the
Federal Land Bank at Wichita,
Kan, and has moved his family to
that city, where they expect to make
their permanent home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
MRS. NANCY N. HUMPHREY.
RESIDENT OF MALTA, DIES

Nancy n Doron, daughter OF
David and Elizabeth Pennel Doron
was born near Morganville, Morgan
county, Ohio, Sept so, 1912 died al
her home in Malta, Sept. 10, 1898
Her mother died when she was
about IL years old, and she made
her home with her grandparents in
Perry county until she was 16, when
she came to Malta and made her
home with an older sister, until she
was married to Benjamin Humphrey,
Oct. 1, 1860. To this union five
children were born-Elmer E.
Humphrey of Macarthur. o.; Flora
B. woodward. who died Oct 2,
1911; Louisa J. of the home; Ger
trude E. Ellisen of Malta, and Kate
f. Ford, Triadelphia. Mr.. Humphrey
died Jan. II, 1916. She also leaves
13 grandchildren, 20 great grand
children, and one great great grand
child: and one sister, Mrs. Abigail
Hunt of Springfield, Ill. In early
life she joined the u B. church at
Oil Spring, and had lived a faithful
Christian life. After moving to
Malta she transferred her member
ship to the M. E. church where she
was a faithful attendant so long as
health permitted. She was good
neighbor, loved and respected by all
who knew her.
"Sometime at even when the tide
is low, l will slip my mooring ana
sail away. with no response to the
friendly hail of the kindred craft in
the busy day. In the silent hush or
the twilight pale, when the night
stoops down to embrace the day,
and the voices call in the waters
fiow-sometime at even when the
tide is low. l will slip my moorings
and sail away. A few who have
watched me sail away will miss my
craft from the busy day; some
friendly barks that were anchored
near, some loving souls that my
heart hold dear: but shall have
peacefully furled my sail in moor
ings sheltered from storm and gale,
and have greeted the friends VINO
have sailed before DER the unknown
sea to the unseen shore"
The above sketch of the life OF
Mrs. Humphrey was furnished by
the family, and in this connection
the members of the family wish to
express their deep appreciation TO
reighbors and friends, and their
thanks. for all kindness shown In
their time of bereavement.
Funeral services for Mrs.
Humphrey were held from the resi-
dence Wednesday afternoon, at z
O'Clock, and were conducted by Rev.
G. D. Clifford of Brownsville. o., a
former pastor of the Malta M. Z.
church. Burial was made in the
Malta cemetery.
Outside persons present at the
funeral of Mrs Humphrey, were
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Humphrey and
sons Hiram, Maxwell and James,
Mrs. Burris Thompson, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Thompson, of Macarthur;
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Humphrey
and daughter, Of Logan; Mrs. eva
Woodward, Columbus; Mrs. Ray
Conaway. Howard Woodward, and
families. and Mrs. Harold Bateson,
McLuney: and, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Warren, Mrs. Baker, and Mr.. ana
Mrs. Harold Simmon, Of GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
CoOns Are Liberated

The coons received by the Nor
gan County Coon Hunters associa-
ton, through local game protector
Alvin Parmiter, which he received
last week from Urbana, o., coon
farm, were liberated by the Coon
Hunters association, at recent
meeting. There were five coons-
two black males, one gray male and
two gray females. s.-Charles Ken
nard, Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
Sold At Sheriff's Sale

In the money only case, ETC., of
VIM. O. Workman VS.. Chas. F.
Workman, property is purchased at
sheriff's sale, by w. 0. Workman.
The real estate, about las acres,
which is located in Manchester
township, was sold for s1,667. 1t
was appraised at $4,000, and was
sold to satisfy judgment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
5O-Year /. o. o. F. Medal

Mr.. Clarence Stuart, formerly
of this place, now of Detroit, Mich,
has been presented with 50-year
medal by the local I. O. 0. F. Al
though away from here for many
years, he never changed his mem
bership. There are at present IS
members of Valley lodge No. SO, /.
o. o. F., who have these 50-year
medals.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
Back From Arizona

Mr. Harry Taylor and his mother
Mrs. Rachel Wilson, of Tucson,
Ariz., came Saturday to their home
in Malta, where they plan to spend
several weeks, and will look after
business matters. Mrs. Wilson and
son are much in love with Tucson,
and expect to make Arizona their
permanent home
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
Twin Sons

Twin boys were born Tuesday to
Mr.. and Mrs. Deane Hancher of
Bristol.
One Of the twins died Wednesday
about noon, and the other one is
hardly expected to live.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
sum of $10.65.

sum OF S1O.65.
The estate of John Smiley, de-
ceased, is fully settled, and Carlos
M. Riecker as administrator. who is
allowed compensation in the sum OF
1915, is discharged.
First and final account has been
filed in the matter of the estate OF
Keziah Ray, deceased. Compensa-
tion is allowed G. o. McGonagle
administrator, in the sum of $7154.
Estate having been fully settled,
said administrator is discharged.
Walter Scott, as administrator of
estate of Geo. B. Scott, deceased, is
discharged, estate having been fully
and legally settled
First and final account is filed
and approved, in the matter of the
estate of Martha L. Glass, deceased.
John G. Glass is discharged as ex-
ecutor, the estate having been fully
settled.
r. M. Winegardner, assignee in
the matter of the assignment of
Besse G. Patterson, files inventory
and appraisement as per the ap-
praisers, John Sherman, Roy Gay
and Carl Miller. Total appraisement
is $6,375.27, of which personal
goods is $3.223.29; claims and &C
counts, s51.9S; real estate, $3,100.
Appraisement Of store is $S94.5O;
of household goods, $1.206, of which
a baby grand piano and bench are
appraised at 1855.
Marriage Licenses
Berdell woodward, farmer, son OF
Bert and Mary Wood woodward,
and Ulda Newton, daughter of Wes-
ley and Rosa Mosier Newton, both
Of Chesterhill.
RECORDERS OFFICE
Alta NJ. and Aaron E. Jordan to
Jno. w. Sims, AZ acres, Bristol,
$500.
Alfred Walters, deceased, to John
J. Walters ct al, 69.11 acres, Mar
ion, affidavit for transfer.
John J. Walters ct al to James
T. Mendenhall, 69.11 acres, Marion,
81.
Chas. A. Buckley ct al to Blanche
Torbert. / $50 acres, Union, 81.
The Ohio Fuel Gas Co. to D. L.
Olney ct al, cancellation of lease
given by D. L. Olney ct al, on 125
acres, Marion.
John w. oliver, deceased, to
Linnie May Oliver ct al, 1908
acres, Meigsville, certificate OF
transfer.
Hazel Lou MCGOWAN ct al to Jer-
aid and Ferne Zumbro, SIS acres,
Marion, 800.
The Citizens Savings Bank to
Thomas L. Lyon, 1852 acres.
Bloom, 81.
Citizens Savings Bank ! to Thos.
L. Lyon, 1882 acres, Bloom, 81.
Edith Harkins ct al to The Ohio
Fuel Gas Co., AZ acres, lease. Penn,
81.
Vincent S. Sherlock, deceased, to
Jno. M. Sherlock ct al, 160 acres,
center, certificate for transfer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
Hunting Violation

Virgil Davis of Bristol township
pleaded guilty Tuesday, when ar
raigned before Mayor Shafer, charg-
ed with killing squirrels out of sea-
son. He was fined $25 and costs,
in all $29.65. He was arrested by
Game Protector Alvin Parmiter.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
Piatt-Warner

Mrs. AIDA Warner Of this place
and Mr.. Lewis Piatt of Barnesville,
a former resident of this county,
were united in marriage last week
In West Virginia. They are resid-
ing in Newark, where Mr.. Piatt has
charge Of a flling station.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
OptOmetrist Meet

Members of zone six of the Ohio
and West Virginia Optometrist as
sociation, to the number of IA, met
here Tuesday evening with Mr..
Ralph Baker. Preceding the gath
ering, dinner was had at the Malta
hotel
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14
Leave Today For Worlds Fair

Mrs. Fred Coulson, sons Austin
and Goodwin and daughter Mrs.
Mary Elizabeth Dye, plan to leave
today by auto, to attend the Worlds
fair. Mrs. G. S. Dye went to Green
field to stay with her son Ralph and
grandson, sonny" while Mrs. Dye
is away.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-14

Congressman Robert I. Secrest
will be the principal speaker at the
Unionville Homecoming, next Sun
day, Sept. II. There are many 9TH
er interesting features on the pro-
gram. The Homecoming is all day,
with basket dinner. All are cor
daily invited.