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Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-11
CaLexico Pioneer
Called By Death

Imperial Valley lost another pio-
reer residen. in the death of Luman
Grover Ferrell, 46, at Iona Linda
late yesterday afternoon.
He had resided in Imperial VAL
ley since 1900 and his home was
on a ranch near Calexico. He had
a wide circle of friends in all sec
tions of the valley.
Mr.. Ferrell was a member Of the
Calexico Masonic and Eastern Star
lodges, Elks and Kiwanis clubs and
the Calexico high school board. He
also was a member of the Imperial
Valley Commandery and Sciots.
Funeral services will be conducted
from Lemons chapel here at 3
o'clock tomorrow afternoon with
Rev. @. P. Roger, pastor of the CAL
exico Methodist church, officiating.
The Masonic lodge of Calexico will
have charge of burial services at
Evergreen cemetery.
His survivors are: his widow, Mrs.
Grace Ferrell, general supervisor OF
rural schools; daughter, Alice;
two sons, Grover and Gordon, and
other relatives.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-11
Cafe Man Victim
OF Kidnap Plot

WILMINGTON, Calf, Feb. IL.
Louie Reiter, proprietor of the
Port cafe, was kidnapped by two
armed men today as he left a
branch Of the Bank Of America,
driven in his own car to a seclud-
ed spot, bound and robbed of ST.
coo.
He had drawn the money to cash
longShOremen'S checks. Leaving the
bank, he approached his automo-
bile and was confronted by two
well-dresSed men. One of them
pushed a pistol against him and
forced him into the machine.
The men drove to an isolated
place on the waterfront, bound
Reiter with adhesive tape and fled
on foot.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-11
Ell CENTRIC IN
FOURTH PLACE
FOR BUILDING

El Centre ranks fourth among
all cities of Southern California in
amount of building permits for the
month of January, according to the
monthly compilation of building
permits made by the Los Angeles
Times. The list includes n cities
of the southern part of the state,
and, although in the past Ell Cen
tro has ON several occasions been
near the top of the list, this is the
first time it has ranked among the
first four.
The cities which exceed FL Cen
tro in amount of building permits
for the past month are Los Ange-
les, Long Beach and Porterville.
Such cities as San Diego, PaSa-
dena, Oakland, Berkeley, San Ber-
nardino and Fresno, are far be-
hind in their permits for the first
month of 1888, although much
greater in population. 1t is noted
also by the Ell Centre Chamber of
Commerce staff, TO whom the COM
pilation was sent, that Ell Centro's
building permits for January ex-
ceed those of such out of state
cities as Portland and Phoenix.
The jump of E. Centro from 26
on the list of Southern California
cities for January 1882 to fourth
in 1888 is, of course, due in a great
part to the new post office build
ing permit, but regardless of the
source of the increase, it is point
ed out by the chamber staff, this
large January figure will assure the
city of substantial total in build
ing permits for the year 1888, which
will put Ell Centre on par with
many larger cities of the state.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-11
Imperial Fight
Causes Arrest

l.. w. Cantu was questioned at
Imperial this afternoon by District
Attorney Elmer w. Heald and Tom
Sharp, his investigator. about a
fight in which he injured j. d.
Jones by striking Jones on the
head with a shovel handle.
Cantu's young son was present
when his father and Jones engaged
in the argument which ended with
Jones in the FL Centre hospital
Cantu, the district attorney said
this afternoon, objected to Jones
presence at his house.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-11
BY RAYMOND CLAPPER.
United Press Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Feb. .11.-States
are collecting millions of dollars in
competition with federal tax agents
according to figures compiled by
various United Press bureaus
throughout the country.
These Implications. which run
heaviest in gasoline, tobacco, in
come and inheritance taxes, are
to be discussed at the conference
of governors called by President
elect Roosevelt to be held at the
White House March 6.
Some state legislatures are con-
sidering new taxes, many of which
would compete with federal taxes
already being collected. In these
times both Washington and every
state are grasping at each hopeful
source for revenue 70 check the.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-11
Night Riders To
Face Jail Terms

LOS ANGELES, Feb. II. U.p)-
A band of Is asserted might
riders" faced Jail or prison sentences
today after the entire group had
been found guilty on charges of
raiding the home of Daid Milder,
Long Beach taller, in an anti
Communist demonstration.
A jury deliberated 10 hours be-
fore adjudging the men guilty of
charges they attacked Milder and
several men and women in his
home, after planting q fiery cross
on the front lawn. Several of the
defendants admitted membership
in the Ku Klux Klan, although all
insisted they were only innocent
bystanders" when police arrived.
Mllder denied a Communist meet
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-11
ADDRESS ON LINCOLN

Sunday night at 7:45 DR.. j. L..
CASTOR will give a special address
ON Lincoln at the Second Baptist
church. A closeup picture of Lin
coins family, early political strug-
giles and his debates with Douglas,
involving many of the problems
faced by Negroes today, will make
the address of special interest TO
students. Those attending may
bring notebook and pencil, If de-
sired.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-11
MONDAY HOLIDAY

Lincoln's birthday falling on Sum
day, Monday will be observed as
a holiday by departments OF the
city and county governments,
banks, title companies and the Im-
perial Irrigation district. Other
wise business win be conducted as
usual.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-11

Back TO his home, wife and two
sons after % years Of blankness
during which time he married,
became a father and prOspered
came Edgar G. Allen. He left
his RidgewOod, N. J. home 22
years ago, a victim Of amnesia,
and settled in Knoxville, Tenn,
as Ted Morris. He married and
has a daughter. Dolores, now 1S
years old. His memory suddenly
returned and he is now back in
Ridgeway with Mrs. Allen and
his two sons. Above. left, is the
Allen home at Ridgewood; at
right. Allen; and, below, Doris
Morris and Mrs. "Ted Norris
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-11
MMILL
R4sERS R2S}s'

BEVERLY HILLS, Feb. 10.
(SpeciaD-See in all the pa
pers today about making Mr..
Roosevelt a President instead
of just a man that sends plans
up to congress for the fun of
having them vetoed. Now, you
will hear the wall go up 1--WE
are not ready in this free
country for a Mussolini."
Say, Mussolini could run this
country with his eyes shut, in
fact, that's the way our con-
gress has been running it.
Mussolini, with no money, no
natural resources, no nothing,
has kept his country going,
while us, with a surplus of ev-
erything under the sun, are
NANCY with representatives
and liberty. But we can't digest
either one of 'em.
Yours,
MG& Ro7N~,
0lsss McNausht Syndicate. Inc
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-11
Alleged Smugglers
Taken In Custody

Liquor traffic across the interna-
tional border received a setback
yesterday and Thursday with the
arrest Of Samuel Lockett, 81, and
Jimmie Hicks, 81, customs officers
believed today.
Locllett was arrested on the inter-
national border east of The c. M
ranch last night. immigration Of
ficers who searched his car de-
clared he was in possession of 80
pints of Tenampa whiskey.
Hicks was arrested Thursday
night at the port of entrE 'aieEico,
when inspectors discovC To-
gallon tin OF alcohol UuG the
hood of his automobile.
Both men are held in the county
jail here pending federal court ac-
ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-11

Nevada claims to have topped the
Pacific Coast market on Christmas
turkeys with nine cars which
brought II cents pound for prime
birds. --...
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-11

Washington State College has
found that adding one-eighth of
one per cent of concentrated cod
liver oil to the mash protects chicks
against ricketS.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-30
Newton Ridge

Lucille Simpson OF Hooksburg
spent Friday night with her aunt,
Mrs. Howard White.
Doris Wymer and Wendell Shinn
of Gastown spept over the week end
with their teacher, Evelyn White.
During the storm last Monday,
the garage on the c. w. Thompson
farm, near Bailey church, was un-
rooted and otherwise damaged.
Weltha Henery spent Monday
with friends at Stockport
Mrs. Kate Henery was taken SER
iously ill last Thursday, but is i'm
proving at this time.
The wet weather has caused quite
a slip on Bishop hill.
Nora Henery spent Friday with
Kate Henery.
So much wet weather and high
water makes news scarce the past
two weeks
Ebert Wilson and family spent
Thursday with Mr.. and Mrs. w. III.
Tompkins.
The federation meeting will be
held at the ladies' rest rooms. Nc
Connelsville. April /. The Eureka
club will have charge of the pro-
gram.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-30
TOdds

Miss Dorothy Geddes who has
been employed at McConnelsville,
came to her home Thursday even
ing. She is suffering from the ef-
fects of fall down stairs, which
hurt her back.
Mrs. l.. H. Geddes has received
word of the marriage of her niece,
Miss Evelyn Gibbons. OF Frederick
town, to Carl Frazier, March 20.
Mrs. Frazier is the daughter of the
late VIM Gibbons and Mrs. Vera
Gibbons Barr of Frederfcktown We
extend best wishes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Sweitzer OF
Stockport route, were Sunday guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Riecker.
Cecil and Harland Martin ol
Otsego spent few days last week
with Wayne Geddes.
Miss Alice Cheadle spent the
week end with her aunt, Mrs. Asor
McGrew of Chesterhill
Miss Ruby Roberts has been il
| with cold.
! Todds grange will meet this Fri
day evening. Degree work, and po
luck supper.
The ladies' aid will meet Wednes
day, April 5, at the home of Mrs
/ Ida Greathouse.
| ter Nellie Rae came home Sunda.
from the hospital
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-30
Calvary

Mr.. and Mrs. ARA Ball of Lib
erty Ridge were visiting here Fri
day. They were accompanied home
by Mrs Chester Ball and son Oral.
Ralph Ball is recovering from q
severe attack of chickenpOx.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Nor
ris, March "a, boy, named Philip
Charles.
Mr. and Mrs. c. c. Mills were WIS.,
iting their son Jesse Mills and fam
lily, near Elliott, Sunday.
Miss Marie Hambel is assisting
Mrs. Effie Mills.
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Talbot and
son Morris of Roseville, were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Morris, Sun
day.
Chester Ball, wife, and son Oral
were dinner guests of Pearl Wogan
and family, Sunday.
r. e. Morris was a recent McCOn-
nelsville visitor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Able were at
the twin cities, Friday.
Jesse Mills was shearing sheep
for G. C. Milfs, Monday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-30
Rural Dale

Mrs. J. w. Belts, and son We'll
don of GAINESVILLE; spent Sunday
with Mrs. Belts brother, L. F.
Roberts and family. On Wednesday
morning, Weldon will return to his
work as salesman for a granite and
monument company, travelling
through the western states, after
having been called home by the ILL
ness and death of his brother, Hal
lie Belts. His mother will accom-
pany him to the home Of her sister,
Mrs. Oda Wyatt, of Maysf1eld,
! Kentucky, for an extended visit.
Mrs. Drake In Serious Condition
Mr.. and Mrs. George Drake were
called to the home of the formers
parents, near Museville, Monday,
because of the illness of his mother,
Mrs. Lew Drake. She has been in
poor health for some time. Her
condition is now considered serious
Mrs. Wilma Harlan went to
Cleveland. Monday morning where
she is taking treatment at the clinic
hospital
Mr.. and Mrs G.. S. Betz were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ry Allen of McConnelsville
Mr.. and Mrs. Denzil Frame of
Philo visited the formers mother,
Mrs. Lou Frame, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl White and
two children, Madison and Vaughn
of East Bloom were Sunday visitors
at the home of Mrs. Whites moth
er, Mrs. Isolena Sevall. In the after
noon, Madison and Vaughn called
on Corwin Frame who has been
confined to his home all winter
with sciatic rheumatism. He is now
slowly improving.
Prof and Mrs. E. p Shepherd
Of Junction City were week end
visitors at the T. r. Jackson home.
Mr.. Shepherd returned to his school
! Sunday, but his wife remained for
longer visit.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-30
Ringgold

First day of spring was ushered
in with snow flyingJ
Mr.. and Mrs Homer Pierce an.
nounce the birth of son, last week
Measles has been playing havoc
in attendance, both high and grade
schools.
= Owen Parsons was the guest of e
M. Kincaid and family of Lancaster
Mrs. G. H. Parsons has been quite
i'll from sciatic rheumatism.
Clarence Griest who resides In
Benjamin Gladden's house near
Buck Run. steps high these days
since his wife presented him with a
new daughter, the first jewel in the
family.
The old age pension that was
passed by the house, is favorably
reported by the senate, changing
from 65 to 20 years old, and from
s25 to $40 per month, not to take
effect until near January. 1895.
Mrs. Jane Davis remains in poor
health; also John Brown. aged cit
izen, near Burr Oak.
Elder Thomas Butterfield OF
GAINESVILLE preached at East Branch
Church of Christ, last Sunday morn
ing. There was one addition by
baptism. He preached at Trimble
Sunday afternoon. at 3 o'clock.
! Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Dew and Mr.
and Mrs. N. II. Van Horn attended
the Mary Jane Dew funeral at Burr
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-30
Sharp Ridge

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Bailey and
daughter Martha of GAINESVILLE, were
visitors at Christ. Bailey's Wednes-
day.
Anne Nutter, Robert yNutter, Rose
Cohagen and Pauline Fouts were.
in GAINESVILLE, Saturday.
Harvey Snyder, wife and two
sons were callers in McConnelsville,
Thursday; also Edmund Cohagen.
Arthur Fouts was business CALI
er in Philo, Saturday.
Dale Divers is suffering with
gathered ear.
Chas. Snyder. Annie Nutter, Rob-
ert Nutter, Clara Fouts and Ray
mond Fouts were in McConnelsville,
the first of the week.
Pauline Divers spent the week
end with her grandmother Divers,
on Dutch HILL
Curtis Wilson of Blue Rock was
a caller at the H. B. Snyder home.
Thursday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-30

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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-30
The Morgan County Democrat Thursday

cause they have built a new modern
house, close beside it.. The new
house is, or will be when completed,
strictly modern; lighted with elec-
tricity, plumbed for water, and so
on. The Carrels are the parents OF
one son, James, graduate of M. &
M, and college of agriculture, o. S.
U. He is a member of Delta Theta
Sigma fraternity professional agri-
culture fraternity. He graduated in
1882.
Ito Be Continued)
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-30
By c. B. RAY

itician, the Sunday school teacher,
it is easy to find out why we did not
feel then as we do now He was up
and beyond us SO far we could not
comprehend him, and as the years
rolled on and we began to feel we
knew him, he moved on up and
away from u.s. But why go on?
Charles Hood Fouts was born in
Bristol township. April 19, 1867.
Through Absalom and Nancy Fouts
he came of pioneer stock. His
early life was spent on his fathers,
farm Starting his educational
career at No. 1, Lawrence school,
from where he was granted teach
er's certificate, after teaching sew
eral years die attended and grad
uatad from the Ohio university. He
studied law in the Cff:ce of Judge
Newell B. Corner; was admitted .
the bar in 1892, and for 38 years
practiced his profession in McCon-
nelsvilIe. After his being admitted
to the bar, he formed partnership
with Judge Corner, which continued
until the death of the judge. Then
for a time he and Judge Weber
were in partnership. From 1904 he
practiced alone He took. the lead
in all his endeavors. In politics he
was a Republican. Since his death
the party has reminded us of a
flock of wild geese, with the leader
gone. While a Republican, he work
ed for the best interest Of his coun-
ty, in his choice of candidates. He
was twice married, first to Ola
Mercer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs
VIM. Mercer, Bristol girl. His
second wife, Rosa Fouts, is serving
her second and last term as post
master of McCinnelsville. That he
was leading member of the Ohio
general assembly, and in, fact a
whole catalogue of things that big
men do, and can't hide, has been
published, but the many deeds OF
kindness, the cups of cold water
the meals of food to the needy, and
things of that nature were marked
in the record book on high. To see
him on a case, he was Charles Fl
Fouts; to see him in Office, barber
shop, home, or on the street. he was
Charley
A former resident who was born
and spent her girlhood days in Bris-
tol, holds the distinction of being
the only mute we ever remember of
hearing of, that has called Bristol
home We refer to Maleta NJ Scott
who married Martin l.. Young of
Tiffin. BY clipping, we get the
following in regard to their mar
riage which took place Feb. II,
1902: Both the contracting par
ties are mutes, and the ceremony
was performed in the sign language.
The marriage took place at the Man
haitian hotel Rev. w s. Eagleson
officiated The groom is well
known and popular in this city.
He is a machinist, and has been for
long time an efficient employe of
the National machinery works. The
bride is an estimable young lady
Of Columbus Mr.. Young died a
few years ago. Mrs. Young came
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-30
The A STORY
|l1sc > Bristol Township Folk
oHIII/JLO/ c. B. RAY

While Bristol has always been
patriotic, has always furnished her
full quota of soldiers, and during
rfbe Civil war at least more, as we
remember. very few of these men
held office OR perhaps we should say
Were officers in the army. AS we
see it. this was an honor, as it takes
foraver men for privates than for Of
Ulcers So far as we can remember,
only one man from the township
was elevated to the captaincy. This
man. George Johnson Henderson,
was born in Washington county,
Pennsylvania, March s, 1922; came
40 Bristol township in 1884. He
was married to Catherine Fouts in
October. 1916 united with the Bris-
4ol Presbyterian church. Sept. 2l.
1919: went into the service as cap
aain OF Co. C, 122nd o. V. l., in
August, 1862, and resigned on ac-
count of broken health, IS months
aater. He died of paralysis July
13. 1891. Geo. ]. and Catherine
were the parents of five children
whom we want to tell you about
later The home of the Hendersons
is now owned by Fred Mummey and
son Cecil, southwest of Meigs. In
our boyhood, Captain Henderson
was a sale crier. How good we
know not, but at that time we
thonght him a wonderful salesman.
OF the children we know the fol-
lowing: Nan, married VIM. Wilson.
In Our boyhood they lived on what
mas since been known as the Broth
sers farm, which is now owned by
John Broedel. They were the par
4ents OF three daugffters-Georgia
who married Mr. Haley: Jennie,
Frank Lyons; Ida, Arthur Gill
aespie The family went west in
the SOS. Allie married Geo. Cum
ningham, and they were the parents
of two aughters-Lesta, wife OF L..
J Muse, they reside on the Boy
Scout farm at Luke Chute; and
Letha, wife of e. r. Barkhurst of
Morgan township. Mary married
Chas. Hammond They had two
daughters Katie and Jessie, but
we do not know who they married.
Johnny married Ella Mummey, and
they were the parents of two sons
Clarence and Cecil. The other child
of George and Catherine died in
Infancy. we believe.
In the passing or years we have
changed our mind about a lot of
things and folks. Do not misun-
6erstand us; we may have been
wrong both times. If we were 60
ing to put up any money it would
be on our decision after coming past
and looking back. Somehow the
[srther we get away the more we
are convinced that we have been
badly mistaken in our early estima-
tion of-especially some of the
school teachers. One of those
teachers was Charles H. Fouts. This
may seem a peculiar way to intro
duce this. section, but when we have
passed for more than 40 years and
look back and measure Charley
Fouts the school teacher with
Charley Fouts the attorney, the pol
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-30

I Oak, Dew cemetery, Monday after
noon at o'clock.
Mrs. VIM. Davis who has been all
ing a long time, is reported worse
| at her home near Burr Oak.
John Brown, aged father of Leroy
Brown died Sunday, and was buried
at the Dew cemetery, Tuesday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-30
LEGAL NOTICE

!
Ivan Butler and Velma Butler.
whose places of residence are un-
known, and cannot be ascertained,
will take notice that on December q,
1892, D S. Butler. on behalf of him.
self. and the other legal heirs of John
Butler. deceased as Plaintiff, filed his
Petition in the Common Pleas Court
of Morgan County, Ohio. making them
Through their father. Clyde Butler,
who is deceased) Defendants in the
case, being Cause number 1881. and
in which action Plaintiff asks the
Court for a Construction Of the Will
of John Butler. deceased. and for a
Judgment as to proper disposal of the
School Trusts. created by said Will.
and the rights of the parties in inter-
est thereto.
Said Defendants are required to
answer said Petition on or before the
Goth day of May. 1888, or Judgment
will be taken against them.
D. S. BUTLER,
Plaintiff.
March 23, 1898.
BY r. NJ Wineg
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-30
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

Estate of Charles A. Beard, de-
ceased.
McConnelsville, Ohio, has been ap-
pointed and qualified as administra-
tor of the estate of Charles A.
Beard, late of Morgan county, Ohio,
deceased.
Dated this 18th day of March, A.
D., 1893.
ARTHUR TORBERT,
Probate Judge of Said County.
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-30
NOTICE OF HEARING FOR
PAROLE
Mansfield, Ohio,
March is, 1888.


Carlos Mills, No. 28808, a prison
er now confined in the Ohio State
ReformatOry, Mansfield, admitted
from Morgan county, convicted May
8, 1882, OF the crime OF burglary
and larceny, and serving a sentence
of one to Is years, is eligible for a
bearing before the Board of Parole,
on or after April /. 1898
THE BOARD OF PAROLE.
BY ]. ]. Feeney,
Parole and Record Clerk.
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