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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
Mrs. Kate Nell OrahOOd
Dies In Columbus

Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Nell and Mrs.
Kate kester and daughter, of Nc
Connelsville, and Mr.. Lee Nell, jr.,
and his wife and son, of Duncan
Falls, were in attendance at the fu-
neral of Mrs. Kate Orahcod which
was held in Columbus Saturday
afternoon at o'clock, with burial
at that place.
Mrs. Orahoods death occurred
suddenly early last Thursday morn
ing, following a stroke of paralysis
which she sustained the night be-
fore. The deceased who was so
years of age, was a daughter of the
late Frank and Nettie Morgan
Nell, and was born in McConnels-
vile. She is survived by her broth
er Lee Nell of McConneisville. who
is the last of that family. A sister
of Mrs. Orahood was Bessie Nell
whose death occurred in childhood.
Surviving Mrs. Orahood, are her
husband Alexander Orahood. and a
son Wilbur of the home. One son
is deceased.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
Cecil Tanner Rack In Jail

Last Thursday, Cecil Tanner, FL,
near Waterford, fugitive from JUS
tice, who broke Jail here while
awaiting the action of the grand
jury, was captured by Washington
county officials. He was turned
over to Sheriff Adrean who brought
him here and placed him in Jail. 1t
will be recalled that his brother Al
bert Tanner, and A. Mcmillan, near
Sayre, broke jail here with him.
The Tanners were awaiting grand
jury action for the alleged theft OF
r. X. Browns automobile, and Nc
MILAN for alleged theft Of a watch
from Morgan Devore. Albert Tan
ner and Mcmillan were captured
about week previous to the cap
ture of Cecil Tanner. 1t is stated
that Tanner offered no resistance
when arrested. He was wet, having
slept in the woods in the rain, and
had had nothing to eat for day,
when arrested.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
Seventh Street Church Of Christ
Undergoing Extensive RepairS

The Seventh Street Church of
Christ in McConnelsville is under
going extensive repairs and i'm
provements, which began last Mon
day, and will be completed prob
ably in month or so.
The 60 foot steeple of the build
ing is being reinforced, and it will
have new coping and be newly
painted. Messrs. Shell Heintzel-
man and Chester Murray haye
charge of this part of the work
The inside of the church build
ing will be re-decorated through
out. The walls and ceiling will be
painted, and there will be some
penciling. The woodwork and the
seats will receive new finishing. The
building will be re-wired, and new
lights installed. The carpet will be
thoroughly cleaned, and replaced,
and everything needed to be done,
will be looked after, and the church
placed in condition of comfort
and beauty.
The work on this part of the
church is in charge of Mr.. George
Sharp of Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
Harry Harris Adv. Wins Him
Worlds Fair Trim

Mr.. Harry Harris of the Harris
pharmacy, Malta, has been awarded
a free trip to the Worlds fair, with
all expenses, by the Cenol Co., of
Chicago. A number of Mr. Harris
Cenol advertisements which first
appeared in the Democrat, were
taken up by the Cenol Co., and
have been reprinted all over the
world The advertisement attracting
particular attention, was one that
appeared some weeks ago in this
paper, entitled "Ratatcers Wiped
Out" Mr.. Harris is an exception
ally able and original advertisement
writer, and he has the ability to put
in his advertisements much po-
tential pulling power, and the Cenol
company recognizing this, awarded
Mr.. Harris with the Worlds fair
trip. He will probably go the week
Of Sept. IS, when the National Re-
tail Druggist association meets in
Chicago.
Mr. Harris will probably make
the trip one way by airplane
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
Mrs. II. III. Abbott OF Columbus
Is Drowned Sunday


The Muskingum river claimed as
its victim Sunday morning, Mrs.
Ray HI. Abbott, %, of Columbus.
She and her husband were at the
Carlos Thompson camp to spend
several days. Sunday morning Mrs.
Abbott went to large rock on the
river bank, from which to fish. The
rain made the rock very slippery,
and she slipped from it, and into
the river. Her husband jumped in
to the water in an effort to rescue
her, but being unable to swim, he
did not succeed. She grabbed him
and he came near drowning also.
Their cries called Mr.. Thompson
and his brother-in-law Chester
Storer to the rescue. They got Mr..
Abbott out of the water, but Mrs.
Abbott had gone down for the last
time. They did not get the body
out of the water until she had been
under for five minutes Or SO. Quick
ly summoning assistance from this
place, every effort was made to
resuscitate her, but to no avail.
The body was brought to the
Miller undertaking parlor here and
prepared for burial, and later was
taken to Mrs. Abbott's late home in
Columbus.
The place where the tragedy oc-
Cured is a dangerous one. The
water is deem and other lives have
been lost there in like manner
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
M. & M. SCHOOLS HAVE OPENED
WITH LARGE ENROLMENT

The M. & M. schools opened Mon
day with an enrolment OF zoo ~
the high school; 233 in McConnels-
vile grade and 194 in Malta. Ihe
high school enrolment in 1880 was
24S. in 1881 it was 27O; in 1882,
it was 287.
The faculty of the high scnool-
James M. Turner, superintendent
and teacher of physics; Evelyn
True Button, principal, Latin and
civics; Walter Marquis, athietic al
rector and industrial arts; Emma
Lee Stewart, English; Ralph T.
Burdick. vocational agriculture, !,
Christine Shilling, history ana
chemistry; Hugh James Donahue'
English and history; Hazel X. Bell
French and science; Grace BECK
with. home economics; Mildred Ray
mathematics and girls coach; ).
Ray Smith, commerce; Twyla Ed
wards. supervisor of music.
The enrolment in the high scnooi
and McConnelsville grades totals
SIS, against 532 for last year. The
enrolment in Malta grades is ten
more than year ago.
Glass Enrolment
High school-Freshmen, 64;soph
omores, 72; juniors, GA; Seniors
70; post graduate, 8.
McConnelsville grades Velma
McElhiney, 1st grade, Is pupils;
Myldred Lawrence, End, 20; Ger
trude Martin, 3rd, %: Ruth Gay
lord. 4th, rs; Lois Torbert, 5th,
81; M. P. Daniel, 9Th, 33; Helen
Carroll, 7th, 81; P. G. Ball, prln-
cipal, 8th, 81.
Malta grades-Marjorie Taylor
1st. %; Freda Smith, End, Il;
Glenna Ray, 3rd, 19; Stanley New
som, 4th and 5th, 54; William Por-
ter, 9Th and 7th, 5-3; w. B. Drake,
principal, 8th, 25.
Miss Helen Lynne, school sec
retary; janitors-high school build
ing, J. V. Benjamin; McConnelsvllle
grades, M. F. Sheets; Malta grades,
J. E. (Bert) Miller.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
Carl Straka Escapes From
Cambridge Jail

Last Thursday, Carl Straka with
three other prisoners escaped from
the Guernsey county jail. 1t is stat
ed that the four men broke a strip
from a Jail cot, manipulated locks,
and battered down a wall and es-
capped to a waiting motor car and
made their getaway. 1t will be
recalled that Straka had been in
Jail here, and had about sawed his
way to freedom, when discovered
AT the same time he was wanted in
Guernsey county, on charge OF
burglary of store at Quaker City;
and he was also implicated in a
robbery at Barnesviile, and one at
ST. Clairsville. 1t is alleged that
his gang has headquarters in
Wheeling, w. Va. He was arrested
some weeks ago at Beavertown,
Washington county, after Washing
ton county officials and Sheriff
Adrean and deputy of this place ran
him down. 1t was believed that he
and his brother were implicated in
the robbery of the Stockport mill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
A Big SunfOwer

When it comes to growing sun =
flowers. Mr.. Thos H. Love of NAL
ia is the champion, no doubt, OF
this section. One started growing,
this season, in his potato patch.
He took it up and transplanted it
on the river bank, across the road
from the Mark Dew home where
Mr.. Love resides in lower Malta,
then proceeded to nurture it by Civ
ing it plenty Of water. 1t respond
ed generously by throwing out
suckers and amassing blooms, until
by count there are $50 flowers on
it. 1t has been admired by many
persons passing by. Mr.. Love had
a picture of the large plant and
himself taken.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
COMPLETELY REFRIGERATED

Students returning to Nj. & M
high school this week found the high
school auditorium completely re-
decorated. The work of redecor-
alton was community project
sponsored by the M & M. high
school alumni association, the par
ent-teachep association, and the
Civic club.
The walls and ceilings of both
the auditorium and the stage were
repainted, and molding applied to
the walls of the stage, from which
changes of scenery may be hung.
Money for the materials for this
work was donated by the Civic club
the alumni association and the
graduating class of 1893. An ac-
counting for the money received
and receipts for the disbursements
are on file in Supt. Turner's office
where members of the contributing
organizations who are interested
many see them. The board of
education had the plaster patched
where it was needed, and Mr..
Benjamin washed the entire surface,
in preparation for the paint work.
The actual work of painting was
done by alumni boys, parents, the
men teachers on the high school
faculty, and by some of the students
themselves.
The following firms and individ-
uals merit special recognition for
services performed in connection
with the work: Dallas Scott, James
Flanagan and Mcdonald & Young
plumbing shop for services donated;
Morris Hardware Co., from whom
the paint was purchased, and Mr..
Mcbride, who did the plastering,
for their cooperation; H. White &
Co., and Thos. Savage, for loan of
ladders; Mr.. Phillips Of Rocky Glen
sanatorium. and Ivers Robinson of
Robinson Bros Motor Co, for trans
portation of ladders, materials, ETC.
The decorative motif over the
opening to the stage was designed
and applied by Donald Torbert. The
design is especially fitted to the
position it occupies, and Mr.. Tor
bert deserves special commendation
for his work in doing it. Montford
Frash helped with selection of
colors and mixing of paint for the
room, and his contribution also de-
serves rather particular apprecia-
tion.
The one thing that is still lacking
to complete the work is new stage
curtain. The very beautiful and ex-
pensive one which the Civic club
gave to the school long ago, has
done duty for about Is years, and
the new curtain is being contributed
by the parent-teacher association.
The names of parents, teachers,
alumni, and students, who donated
services Or money for the painting
are as follows: Supt. Turner, J. Ray
Smith, Ralph Burdick, Hugh James
Donahue, p G.. Ball, John Sherman,
Marion Fisher, A. J. Fisher, Ralph
Kennard, John VIM. Durbin, Charles
Whitaker, Brent Cochran, Donald
Fox, Ivan Harkins, Lawrence Par
tesius, Grace Stebbins, Thos. Ken
ney, James O'Brian, Louis Torbert,
Harmon Gay, Billy Gay, John Baker,
Francis Robinson, Robert Adams,
Rosemary Flanagan, Ruby Balding.
Berta Whitaker, Robert Scott, Floyd
Taylor, r. r. Bell.
Signed-Ruby r. Palmer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
Many Candidates Filing

AS the time for filing is growing
short, many petitions have been flled
since our last issue, with Mrs. Nor
ma Hooper, clerk of the election
board. Friday evening at $3.50 Is
the dead line. From Aug. 80 TO
Tuesday night the following filed:
Center township-G. R. Town
send, trustee.
Bloom-G. r. Farris, w. c.
White, trustee. Roy McGrath,
clerk.
York-c. E. Rhinebarger, trus-
tee.
Malta Villages. B. Sheridan, G.
N. Gray, council. Ernest Price,
clerk. S. NJ Jeffers,. mayor John
Dempster, Elmer Thomas, I. II.
Shilling, board of public affairs.
Manchester-Fred Reed, trustee.
Delmar Hill, clerk Thos. M. Lowe,
N. r. Shuster, B. G.. Garvin, mem
bers board of education.
Deerfeld-Francis Starrett, board
of education. H. M. Nelson, clerk.
York-Everett Fisher. HI. B. Sny-
der, trustee.
Homer-H. E. Smith, A. L. Bark
hurst, trustee. r. S. McClain, board
of education. C. A. Able, A. II.
Murphy, Chas. A. Gardner, Floyd o..
Kasler. trustee.
McConnelsville village-V. A. van
Horn, C. S. Dye, A. r. Adrean'
l.. E. Abel, c. s. Havener, council.
Dale X. Perkins, treasurer.
Bristol-Everett Greer, board or
education. Herman Bone, trustee
Morgan-Wm. Huck, Darl Dugan,
board of education. Chas. Reeder,
Harry Miller, trustee. L. N. Sea-
man, justice of peace. Harold v.
Savage, clerk.
Meigsville- H. Spencer, w. S.
Heron, trustee. Forrest Parmlter,
clerk
Malta township-N. c. Whitelock,
C. e. Newburn, trustee.
Marion-C. M. Huffman, trustee.
Windsor-Fred Blind, trustee.
Penn-John Lantz, Dennis Ben
jamin, w. l.. Hickerson, board OF
education.
H. G.. Henderson, w. j. Hilaman,
county board of education.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
Frank Lynn Wins Cook Trophy
In Summer Tourney

The following was taken from a
Newark paper: The results of the
Licking valley summer golf tour
nament were announced this morn
ing by the secretary of the club,
Tim FredritZ. The tourney was
held over the Granville course, and
was governed by match play with
handicaps previously arranged. 1t
is the honor of the winner to re-
ceive the large Cook trophy present
ed each year. The new 1888 champ
is Frank Lynn who defeated Grover
McCauslend in the finals. McCaus-
lend received cash prize along
with the other finalist.
Mr.. Lynn is also the proud pos
SCISSOR of the 1892 Crandall trophy
which he won last year in the golf
tourney sponsored by the Licking
valley golf club He is registered
pharmacist and works at Conrad's
drug store. He is the son of Mrs.
John Lynn of Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
Martin Maier Takes Position
AT Sterling College

Martin Maier, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. L. Maier of Eagleport, left
Tuesday for Sterling, Kan, where
he will have charge of the physics
department of Sterling college.
Mr.. Maier graduated from the
Philo high school at the age of l5
wears. At the age of 10 he grad
uated from Muskingum college,
with the highest honors in math-
ematics and physics. He then be-
came assistant professor in Perdue
college at Lafayette, Ind, where he
worked out his Masters degree in
one year. The last two years he
has been assistant professor OF
physics at Ohio State university,
and was elected to the position
again, but resigned to take the po-
sition at Sterling college, above
mentioned. He is now but % years
of age.
The president of Sterling college
is DR.. H. A. Kelsey, who was for
merly head of the Bible department
of Muskingum college.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07

Mrs. Mary Suthoff, Cincinnati,
died Thursday at the home of her
son-in-law and daughter. Rev. and
Mrs. A. N. Grove, Adams Mills,
where she had been visiting since
July %. The body has been taken
to Cincinnati for burial
Signal, Sept. /.
Mrs. Suthoff will be remembered
by quite a number of persons in
McConnelsville, having visited here
at different times with Rev. A. N.
Grove and family, when Mr.. Grove
was pastor of the Presbyterian
church
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
Magician Birch Here

Magician and Mrs. George NJ.
Birch returned Sunday from Chi
cago where they had been for sever
al weeks. Mr.. Birch will be here
until the 18th of this month, when
he will go to Wheeling, w. Va, to
open the season. His bookings for
the coming winter include Ohio,
Kentucky, and Florida and other.
southern states.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
Receive Their Silver Star
Citation Medals


Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Torbert and
their daughter Harriet and the
members of the Mcbride families,
from McConnelsville, and Mr.. and
Mrs. James E. Torbert of Sebring,
were among those who attended
the elaborate ceremonies in Colum-
bus Sunday afternoon, incident to
the presentation of the beautiful
silver star citation medals to SOL
diers of the World war. Messrs.
Homer Mcbride and Harry w. Tor
bert were the ones from Morgan
county who were honored by having
these medals bestowed upon them,
and an extended account concern
ing this presentation appeared in
the Democrat a few weeks ago.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
PROBATE COURT

G.. o. McGonagle, executor of the
estate of Ellen Bird, deceased, files
first and final account.
The estate of T. J. Newburn de-
ceased, is not subject to inheritance
tax. Value of estate, $8,S12.42.
which passes to his widow, Alice A.
Newburn, Ethel M. Miner, daugh-
ter, and Chas. T. and Chester M.
Newburn, sons.
Robert Scott who had been ad-
judged feeble minded, was taken
Saturday to the institution for
feeble minded, at Columbus.
RECORDERS OFFICE
Annie L. Hambel as executriX to
Cameron Oil & Gas Co., ia acres,
Homer, release oil and gas.
L. j. Weber, administrator of the
estate of Belle Stiers, deceased, to
c. H. and Jessie L. Clark, 122 acres,
Center, $1,205.
Mary E. and Elmer E. Miller to
E. D. and E. r. Miller, 1880
acres, Bristol, ST..
Lydia M. Guinsler to John Wal
smith. 81 acres, lease, York, 81.
Richard F. Jauchius, deceased, to
Caroline Jauchius, 54.23 acres.
York, certificate for transfer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
Sister OF Mrs. S. C. White Dies

Mrs. Mary Martin, aged IS years
widow of M. D. Martin, died sud
denly at her home in Cumberland
O., last Thursday evening. She had
rot been in good health for some
time, suffering with heart trouble
Mrs. Martin was a sister of Mrs. S,
C. White of McConnelsville. She
and a brother Hilas Conner had
made their home together. Be-
sides Mrs. White, she leaves an
other sister, Mrs. M. j. Mann OF
Cumberland.
Funeral services were held Sun
day afternoon, from the Methodist
Episcopal church in Cumberland
where the deceased held member
ship. Her nephews served as pail
bearers. Burial was made at Cum
berland. The members of the S. c.
White family from McConnelsville,
were among those in attendance at
the funeral
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
To Celebrate Their Golden
Wedding Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. w. Dewitt of
Stockport, o., will celebrate their
golden wedding anniversary, We'd
nesday, Sept. IS, at Embree park,
Pennsville, 0. They cordially in
vite all relatives and friends to meet
them there for picnic lunch at
noon Ice cream and coffee will be
furnished by the host and hostess.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
Shower For Recent Bride

Friday evening a miscellaneous
shower was held for Mrs. Roy
Thompson, recent bride, at the
home of Miss Mildred Masterson,
Malta, deputy clerk in the probate
office. Those present included the
several deputies in the court house.
Mrs. Thompson received many nice
presents. About the time the "show-
err was over Mr.. and Mrs. Thomp-
son were taken by country road
truck on sightseeing trip over the
principal streets of the two towns.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
Samuel G. Mcdonald Dies
At st. Cloud. Fla.

Relatives here received word
Tuesday, announcing the death of
Samuel G.. Mcdonald, aged 70, son
of the late Joseph and Mary Reed
Mcdonald No particulars have
been learned.
Mr.. Mcdonald was born and rear
ed in Bristol township, on the place
now owned by Mrs. Nancy McGon-
agile. He left this county about SO
years ago. In his younger days, he
was in the insurance business. Later
he engaged in the grocery bust
ness at Youngstown, in which he
was successful. He consumed to
make that place his home until af-
ter the death of his wife, in the
year 191S,. and then for a time re-
sided in Colorado. About 13 years
ago he went to st. Cloud, Fla, to
make his home with his sister, Mrs.
Mary Rowland Later he was again
united in marriage. Besides his
wife. he is survived by one broth
er, Joseph Mcdonald of San Diego,
CdI., anu tuiCC oiSeCio, MIS-. w"
land, named; Mrs. Nancy McGon-
agile. Bristol township, and Mrs.
Harper Dougan of Rossville, Kan,
who is at present visiting in this
county. The late M. M. Mcdonald
of this place, and John c. McDon-
aid, were brothers, and Mrs. Martha
Trainer and Mrs. Margaret Ray, de-
ceased, were sisters of Samuel G.
Mcdonald. While Mr.. Mcdonald
had no children of his own, he and
his first wife adopted Robert Nc
Donald of Morgan county, west side.
The deceased was an active mem
Der of the Presbyterian church, and
in his younger days studied for the
ministry
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
Donald Matson Married

Announcement has been made of
the marriage of Donald Matsoh, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Matson,
of this place, and Miss Esther Eel
lers, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ora
Fellers of Arcanum, Darke county,
which occurred June 8, at Newport,
Ky. They will reside here for the
present with Mr.. Matson's parents.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
Attending Medical Convention

Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Northrup plan
to leave today for Akron, where
they will attend the Ohio State
Medical association convention,
which will be in session today and
Friday. DR.. Northrup who is the
delegate from this county, has been
appointed as a member of a special
committee.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
County Has Best Pen of Steers

Lawrence Deist of near Center
bend, drew $50 first premium on a
pen of five Aberdeen Angus steers,
at the state fair. The animals, en-
tered in this class, must have been
raised and fed by the exhibitor.
The beef animals were sold at auc-
ton on Wednesday of the fair, and
it is stated the Morgan county
steers brought premium of about
Sc above the others.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
DEPUTY Sheriff Frank Adrean I

Deputy Sheriff Frank Adrean oil
this county, and the deputy sheriff
of Perry county, arrested Mr.. Horn
of McLuney, Wednesday, at the
Mcdaniel coal mine, charged with
smuggling liquor into the New Lex
ington Jail. He was taken to New
Lexington.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
To Enter Nurses Training

Miss Billie Fox of this place,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Fox,
is leaving Monday for Columbus,
where she enters Grant hospital,
for nurses training. Miss Fox grad
uated this spring from M. G M.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-09-07
III. M. Foreman And Wife
Married so Years

Mr.. and Mrs. III. M. Foreman of
Liberty Ridge, Washington county,
will celebrate their 50th wedding
anniversary, Sunday, at the home
of their daughter. Mrs. Kenneth
Starlin of Sharpsburg. Mr.. Fore
man is brother of Mrs. B. H. Will
ley of Malta, and Mr.. and Mrs. Will
ley were present at their wedding.
They are the parents of four chill
dren, all living.