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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
Eagles Institute Aerie Here
Sunday Afternoon

Sunday afternoon a new aerie of
the Fraternal Order Of Eagles was
instituted here. A large delegation
of members from GAINESVILLE, also a
number from Marietta, and else
Where, were present, and all par
ticipated in a big parade. At 1880
Malconta Post band and the M. &
M. high school band assembled in
front of the armory. where they
gave concert, following which a
parade formed. led by the bands.
and marched to the common, and
back to the public square On the
square the Eagles Zouaves drill
team of GAINESVILLE. with Capt G. G..
Wiltshire in command, put on a
fine exhibition drill.
Following the drill, the institu-
tiOnal ceremony of the aerie took
place at the armory.
The following officers were chos-
en-: Worthy Past President, Alonzo
Hanson; Worthy President, Robert
Drury; Vice President. Fred White
house; Secretary, Emmett Abel;
Treasurer, Max Savage; Conductor,
Frank Adrean; Inner Guard, Leon
ard G. Drury: Outer Guard, Lewis
Ham; Chaplain, G. D. Fox; Board
of Trustees, J. X. Howard, Alvin
Parmiter and j. d. Wilson. There
were 33 new candidates initiated
Sunday, and number of others
Joined here, who had been members
elsewhere, making in all so MEM
bers. AS yet no permanent meet
ing place has been located. How
ever meeting will be held tonight
in the Twin City dance hall, and a
committee appointed to secure per-
ing officer Sunday afternoon was
James Kellner, deputy grand audi
tor. of Columbus. Other officers
during the initiation were. VIM. r.
Davis, p W. p; John P. Huffman,
w p; e. S. Flowers. w. V. p A.
P. Woodford, w. c.. and Frank
Cohagen, chaplain, all of Zanes-
Vile.
Organization here was in charge
of DeputyErnest Wymer. Speakers
following institution were Jas. Kell-
ner, Virgil Davis, Harold Nalzger,
VIM. Holmes, all out of town. and
Atty Robert Drury of this place.
The initiation was under the aus
pices of GAINESVILLE Aerie, No. 302,
with the following aeries represent
ed: Marietta, Glouster. New Lexing
ton, Columbus. GAINESVILLE. Crooks
Vile. Murray City and Shawnee
Mr. Wymer desires in this way to
express appreciation for the splen-
did services of the Malconta Post
band, and of the high school band.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
Pennsville

Mrs. J. w. VanFossen who has
been in White Cross hospital, Col
umbus, for observation came home
Friday. Mrs. j. w. Barkhurst is
seriously i'll with congestion of the
lungs and heart trouble. Miss An
ma Mcbride of McConnelsville is the
nurse in charge. Mrs Mae Lin
bach Of Waynesburg came Monday
to be with her mother Mrs. Han
nah Archer is helping care for the
daughter born Saturday to Mr.. and
Mrs. Dale Miller, near Morganville,
Mrs. Will Reed spent Sunday at the
Miller home. The daughter born
recently to Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Harmer of Ochelata, Okla, has been
named Nancy Ruth. Mr.. and Mrs
r. G. Penrose, Mr.. and Mrs. Clair
Hiatt and Mrs. Fred Williams at
tended the funeral of VIM. Scheul-
teis at Stanleyville, Friday. The
ladies' aid society met with Mrs
May Penrose last Wednesday for
their Christmas meeting. After the
business, a program of songs and
readings was enjoyed. Then the
Christmas tree and old Santa were
very mrch enjoyed, as every one
present received nice gift. POP
corn balls and candy were served.
Mrs. Evleyn McInturf who had been
spending a week with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wooley. near
Ringgold. returned home Sunday
Mrs. Mabel Penrose is spending
the wee'- with Mrs. Caroline Scheul-
teis, nar Stanleyville. Mr.. and
Mrs. Je Embree and daughter OF
McConr saville spent Sunday with
John ] tz and finally. Mr.. and
Mrs all Bachelor and Mr.. and
Mrs. n snnedy spent Saturday In
Columbus. Mr.. and Mrs. Earl An
derson and son OF McConnelsvilIe
were Sunday visitors Of his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Anderson.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
Dies At Her Home In sharon

Funeral services for Elizabeth
Jane Akin, "a, who died last
Thursday evening at her home in
Sharon, We're held Saturday from
Sharon Presbyterian church. con-
Quoted by Rev Charles r. Nash, as
sisted by Rev. Marshall, Flushing.
and Rev. Mr. York Carrollton. Bur-
ial was made in Sharon cemetery.
The deceased was lifelong mem
ber of the Presbyterian church. She
was daughter of the late Mr. and
Mrs. Samuel Akin, and lived her
entire life in the Sharon communi-
ty. The nearest relatives surviving
are two nieces, Mrs. Pearl Akin
Smith, dean of a woman's college in
Hollywood, Calf, and Mrs. Louise
Stewart, Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
Reinersviiie

W. w. Alexander lost a good milk
cow last week. 1t is not known
whether she had just got tired of
The Foster school house is being
torn down and removed to the Rein
ersville school ground, where it will
be erected Suppose other schools
will be added to the ones already
centralized at Reinersville We
hear quite bit of comment con-
corning the rotten treatment which
Reinersville received last Friday ev-
ening, at the basketball games at
Chesterhill, both inside the gym
nasium and on the outside. If the
school athletics cannot be carried on
with more of fraternal spirit,
much better would it be for all con-
cerned if these athletic contests
revert to the old plan of blackman
and an occasional game of baseball
in some farmers field adjoining the
school grounds. w. P. Smith has
been in quite poor health for some
time, but is some better at the
time of this writing. Rev. George
w. Peoples has announced that
evangelistic services will commence
here in the NJ p church. on Sun
day evening, Dec. 80 All are in
vited to attend. The pupils of
Reinersville schools will present a
Christmas program in the school
auditorium here on Thursday even
ing, Dec. 20. A Christmas holiday
OF two weeks will be given. Miss
Ruby Moore, near Cross Roads, and
riage in West Virginia, last Satur-
day. Mr.. and Mrs. Ames (Eunice
Maier) are spending the formers s
vacation at the home of the latter s
parents. Mr. and Mrs J. l.. Maier,
in Reinersville. Logan Archibald
was adjudged insane Monday, and
was taken to Athens state hospital,
for treatment.
Death of Sarah r. Knox
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Knox,
daughter of John and Margaret
Beatty Cannon, was born July 5,
1859 She was united in marriage
with Tillman Knox, April /, 1877,
and passed away Dec. Is, 1884, be-
ing rs years, five months and 10
days of age. Her husband, Tillman
Knox, died about As years ago. She
leaves two sons, John Knox of Cam
bridge and George Knox of Rey-
noldsburg, and one daughter Mrs.
John r. Davis, of Reinersville,
where she had made her home for
several years. She also leaves one
sister, Mrs. Lottie Scott of McCon-
nelsville, and two brothers, Andrew
Cannon of Adamsville and William
Cannon of Otho. The funeral SER
vice, which was in charge of Rev. G.
S. Nickerson, was held in the Cross
Roads church, Monday afternoon,
with interment in Gross Roads GEM
etery
Miss Jennie Akin died at her
late home in Sharon, last week. The
funeral service was held Saturday
with interment In the Sharon Gene
terry She was past 96 years OF age
at the time OF her death She had
been conspicuous figure in Sharon
| for many years.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
EfY1IiZE.S -
SEHEGIitiIII;EfESS<

ceased, is fully settled and admin
+. istrator Joseph T. Sheridan, is dis
I! charged.
In the matter of the estate of
Hiram Thomas. deceased, authority
| to transfer real estate. belonging to
said decedent. to HI. Dale Thomas,
Fay Bingham, Glen Thomas. Ma
bel Worrall Blanche Randall.
| Gladys Lee, Carlos Thomas and
| tMadge Carter sons and daughters
| 10.47 acres, is situated in Marion
| township.
Estate of Sarah Elizabeth Ander-
| son is fully settled and John An
derson, administrator. who is given
| compensation in the sum Of $50, is
! discharged.
| Francis S. Doudna guardian of
| Frances E. Steadman. now deceased
files final account, which is APPROX
ed. and said guardian is discharg-
ed. Compensation aad expense LIS
allowed guardian in the sum OF
| 1922.
Grace Risen, executor of the es-
tate of the late J. w. Risen, files
final account. Estate is fully set
tied Compensation is allowed ex-
ecutor in the sum of $40.
Chas. e. Stokes. executor of the
estate Of the late w. T. Bell, files
final account which is approved.
Compensation is allowed executor in
the sum of $321.50.
Frank Mcdonald, executor of es-
tate of John Mcdonald, files final
account, which is approved. The
sum of $37.98 is allowed executor.
as compensation.
Estate of Sara L. Rabberman,
late of Marion township is not sub
ject to Inheritance tax. Gross val
ue of estate is $2,241.71; debts and
costs of administration, $329.87.
Estate passes to Thelma E. Jones,
daughter.
Schedules of claims. debts and Ii
abilities are filed in the estates of
E. w. Price and Emma Harmer
Llewellyn.
Carlos O. Price, administrator,
with will annexed, of estate of g..
w. Price, deceased, files order ask
ing for sale of real estate to pay
debts
Marriage IiCCilStS
Ernest s. Henery, laborer, son of
Ed and Emma Simpson Henery,
Marion township, and Ruth A.
Bundy, of Chesterhill daughter of
| Carl A. and Mary Ellis Bundy, Rev.
Obee officiating.
RECORDERS OFFICE
Anna Johnson to ]. J. Johnson,
two acres. Windsor, affidavit for
transfer.
Robert M. and Jessie B. Noll to
Union Joint Stock Land Bank, De-
troit 66.66 acres, Windsor, 81.
| (Howard White FARM.
Sarah c. Nelson, deceased, to
Dora NJ Nelson, dover interest
$3.50 acres, Meigsville, affidavit for
transfer.
Edward H. Eye. deceased, to Es-
tella Eye, one-half interest 40
acres, York, certificate for transfer.
Lee Humphrey, administrator of
estate of E. A. Taylor. deceased, to
First National bank, McConnels-
willie, 6294 acres, Union, $3.50.
Fl. C. Combs to Margaret Combs,
Reinersville lot, also $50 acres,
| Manchester, ST..
III. c. Combs to Margaret Combs,
19755 acres. Manchester, 81.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS
ADVERTISERS AND OTHERS

Since Christmas comes next
Tuesday, and Tuesdays are al
ways very busy days in this of
flee, we will kindly ask all cor
respondents, advertisers, and
other contributors, to get copy
to us Monday, If possible, so
that we can enjoy the day, at
least in part, away from the of
flee. Remember the rural car
riers will not make their
rounds Christmas day, and
mail from routes, unless mailed
Monday, will not reach us un-
til Wednesday afternoon. which
Is too late.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20

The Missionary society of the
Main Street Church Of Christ met
at the home Of Mrs. Ruth Forsyth
Tuesday evening, Dec. IL. Devo-
tional leader, Rev. G. w. Perry.
Topic. World of Peace. A very in
teresting talk was made by Rev.
Perry on the subject. Miss Alice
Moody had charge Of the program.
Readings were given by Mrs. Mabel
Mace, Mrs. Amy Drake and Mrs.
Chas. Perry, hidden answers by Mr..
Kester. Refreshments were served
by the hostess. The January meet
ing will be at the home of Mrs. A.
l.. Smith.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
Renews His Seven subscriptions

Mrs. Lane Schofield of Washing
ton, D. c., DR.. Margaret Jones OF
San Francisco, CAL, Mrs. Hattie
Travis of Sharon Hill, Pa; Miss
Mary Travis of Orient, O.; Mrs. HI
S. Walker of Mansfield, o., and
Irven Travis, jr., of Kirklyn, Pa,
will all have the Morgan County
Democrat arriving at their homes,
again, for the coming year, thanks
to the kindness of Capt. Irven Trav-
is of McConnelsville, who never
forgets to include subscription
for himself. Seven Democrats in all
he pays for, which makes him the
ranking subscriber of the many
good ones on our list.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
Kathaleene Dingey Weds

Miss Kathaleene Dingey, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. III. T. Dingey,
Mansfield, and Roy Isaman, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs VIM Isaman of the
same place, were united in marriage
Friday morning, at 10 O'Clock by
Rev. S. d. Salmon, pastor Of the
First Methodist church. After a
short wedding trip they will be at
home to their friends at "a Park
Ave-. East Mansfield. Mr.. Isaman
is manager Of the Hi-Speed filling
station, Mansfield. Mrs. Isaman has
been employed with the Richland
Printing Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
Royal Neighbors Elect Officers

Wednesday night of last week
Moose Eye Camp, Royal Neighbors
OF America, elected officers for the
ensuing year, as follows: Oracle
Mrs. Jessie Stallsmith; vice oracle
Mrs Ota Smith; past oracle, Mrs.
Lettie Dew; recorder Margaret
Leggett; receiver, Mabel Mace;
chancellor, Mary Ringham mar
shall Frances Parmiter; inner SEN
tinel, Grace Gessell; outer sentinel,
Eva Cartwright; musician, Gladys
NORM; trustee for three years,
Rhoda Drury.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
Ministerial Association Meets

The Morgan County Ministerial
association met Monday morning at
10 O'Clock at the home of Paul l..
Wachs in Malta. Rev III. ID. House
holder of Chesterhill M. E. church
reviewed Isaac Levine's book
Red Smoke The 10 persons
present enjoyed the review and each
took part in the discussion follow
ing the review. The January meet
ing will be held in Chesterhill at
the home Of Rev. H. d. Household
er. Carl Patterson will provide the
program.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20

Russell T. Young, aged "A years,
prominent retired pottery manufac-
turer, of GAINESVILLE, died Dec. IA, In
Los Angeles Calf. For a number
of years he was president and gem
eral manager of the Roseville Pot
the late G F. Young, was the
founder. II is survived by his wife,
three daur s and son. The
body is being brought to GAINESVILLE,
for funeral services and burial, FRI
day.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20

Born Dec. to Mr.. and Mrs.
Walker L. Robertson of Terre
Haute, Ind, son, named William
Lester. He is a grandson Of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. F. Shook, formerly
of Lowell, and Mrs. Lydia Carpenter
and Isaac Shook of Chesterhill are
his great grandparents.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
Iesion-.auxiliary Christmas Party

A pot ll.ck supper, FRIDAY, Dec.
21. at $50, followed by dance
party. for Legion and Auxiliary
members and their families. An
exchange of presents will be made.
All men bring 10c present to ex-
change with men, and ladies 10c
present to exchange with ladies.
The children will be taken care of
by the Post.-D w. Geddes, p. c.;
Hazel Richardson, A. P.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
Week End Basketball Schedule

Friday night M. & M. high, and
the Reserve team, both play at
Crooksville. Saturday night here at
the armory will be three games.
At 7:15 NJ & NJ Reserves play
GAINESVILLE Grover Cleveland; at 8
O'Clock Wagon Company VS.. Shaw
nee Independents, and at 8:45 M. e
N. high VS.. Marietta Reserves.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
Property OF Late T.. A. Taylor Sol

Property OF Late r. A. Taylor Sold
The 81 acre farm in Union town
ship, and the garage building back
OF the Rainbow restaurant of this
place, were sold at public auction,
Saturday here at the court house,
to settle the estate of the late Ell
mer A. Taylor, by DR.. Lee Hum
phrey, administrator, with the will
annexed The farm was purchased
by the First National bank of this
place. for $3.50. and the garage
building was sold to Commissioner
AIonzo Hanson for S745.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
Miss Cosgrave Sings Special Carols

Miss Cosgrave Sings Special Carols
When L'Alliance Francois, French
club at the Ohio University, present
ed 40 students singing French and
Latin Christmas carols just prior to
the Christmas recess, Dorothy Cos
grave, McConnelsville, sang solo
"Noel des Enfants Qui Mont Plus
de Maison," by DeBusy. Appro-
pirate settings and lantern slides
added much to the effectiveness of
this program. Miss Cosgrave is a
special student in music at Ohio
University.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20

William Hayes, 80, a prominent
lifelong resident of Barlow town.
ship, Washington county, died at
the home of his nephew, Everett
Hayes, at Vincent, Monday, of pneu-
monia. His wife who died II years
ago, was Ruth Beach. He is sur
vived by two brothers, Robert and
Caleb Hayes, and a sister. Mrs. Liz
zie Palmer, all OF Barlow. Burial
was made in Barlow cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
Miles Wickens Dies In Californi.

Miles Wickens Dies In California
The Marietta Times of Dec 10
had the following:
"Miles Wickens, former resident
of Aurelius township, who was for
merly engaged in the oil business in
the Macksburg fields, died on Tues
day at Los Angeles, Calf. The body
will be brought to Marietta by his
son, Way Wickens, who left Mariet-
ia Wednesday for California Inter-
ment will probably be at Macks-
burg. Surviving the deceased are
his son, Way Wickens of Dexter
City, and two grandchildren, Vir-
ginia Lee Wickens and Mary Char
leen Wickens Brothers and sisters
Of the deceased are Elmer Wickens
of Macksburg; George Wickens and
William Wickens, who live in the
west; Mrs. James Darrah of Crook
ed Tree, and Mrs. George Reed of
Watertown .
Though not mentioned in the
above article, according to informa-
tion available at this office, Mr.
Wickens was the second husband of
Sadie Reed Naylor, formerly of Nc
Connelsville, who survives him, and
whose home has been in California
for some years.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
DuvaIls Going To Florida

Mr.. and Mrs. Osmer e. Duvall
and sons Donald and Robert ex-
pect to leave Friday for Tampa
Florida, where they will visit cou-
pie of weeks with Mrs. DuvalPs
brother, Sherman Reed and family
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20

A news item from Caldwll said:
Four Noble county residents, in
Guiding Mr.. and Mrs III. r. Black
burn. Eugene Ward and William T.
James of Renrock, were given the
sixth degree in grange ritualism at
the assembling of the Ohio State
Grange in Columbus last week. Roll
call was answered by 164 delegates.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
Ohio Power Takes Over Property

Ohio Power Takes Over Property
Saturday evening the transfer Of
the Public Utilities Service COM
pany was made to the Ohio Power
company, the latter having purchas-
ed the former. The head office
which under the former ownership
has been at Marion, will be trans
ferred to Newark Mr. Frank F..
Coulson continues as local manager,
and there will be no changes in the
local employees. Mr. Coulson was at
Marion Monday in connection with
the business
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20

1t is stated that Universal Houses.
Inc. of GAINESVILLE of which concern
e. l.. Garrett of GAINESVILLE is presi-
dent, will locate their main plant in
Frazeysburg, and that mass pro-
duction of steel houses is guaran-
teed to be under way within two
months, by the agreement between
Frazeysburg residents and Uni
versal Houses, Inc.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
Appendicitis Operation

Miss Frances Moore, NJ & NJ
freshman, daughter of Mack Moore
of Meigsville township, underwent
an operation Friday at Bethesda
hospital, GAINESVILLE, for acute ap-
pendicitis. She is doing nicely.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
Work Begins Jan. 3 On Flood
Control Project

Thursday morning, Jan. 3, is the
date set for the turning of the first
dirt in the construction of the dams
in the $34,590,000 food control and
water conservation projects of the
Muskingum Watershed district.
Work will start in Harrison county,
on the Tappan dam, and on the
Charles Mill dam in Ashland coun-
ty
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
THE WEATHER

Mr.. Floyd Davis, government
weather man Of this place, informs
us that thus far this month the to-
tai rainfall is less than half inch.
Wednesday there was .23. The low
daily temperature for the past week.
beginning on the 18th, follows:
%. IL. u. 22. "a. 26. %.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20

Their Christmas Eve"-An Inn
pressiye Painting by the Distin-
guished Artist, Percy Crosby, Repro
duced in Color in The American
Weekly, the Magazine Distributed
With NEXT SUNDAYS CHICAGO
HERALD AND EXAMINER.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. F. b. Smith will en-
tertain at six o'clock dinner at their
home this evening, their guests be-
ing Rev. and Mrs. T. e. Leonard,
Mrs. Kate Finley, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
o. Mcdonald and Mrs. Maude Max
we'll
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
Clarence HallowcI About


The condition of Clarence Halo
we'll who was taken last week to
Bethesda hospital, GAINESVILLE. re-
mains about the same The X-ray
shows his trouble to be gall stones
and adhesions about the gall blad-
der, for which he will probably un-
dergo an operation.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
Miss Lucy Porter Very I'll

Miss Lucy Porter of Malta, who
has been suffering with pneumonia
and asthma, while holding her own
for more than week, remains SER
iously ILL.,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20

The Loyal Women's class of Main
Street Church of Christ met at the
home of Mrs. Web Palmer, Friday
afternoon, Dec. IA Mrs. S. p.
Moody had charge of the devotion
al service Officers elected for the
new year are: President, Mrs. Rosa
Carrel: sec'y, Mrs. Lily Best;
treas. Mrs. Fred Hosom. Teachers,
Mrs. q. w. Underwood and Mrs.
Lucy Ryan. Refreshments were
served by the hostess, and a social
time was enjoyed BY ALL
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20

Christmas Services At st. James
Midnight Mass at ST. James Cath
olic church. Services will be pre-
ceded by procession to the crib.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend these services.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
Death S Toll

Dec. 13 to 20, 1894
r. #. McCracken, Mt. Rainier, Md
Elizabeth Jane Akin, Sharon.
Mrs. Jane Dixon, Warner.
Virginia p. shepard, GLouster.
Mrs. Sarah q. Knox. Reinersville.
Miles Wickens, Los Angeles, Cal.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
DeIford Gruhb Breaks Leg

Mr.. Delford Grubb of this place,
who suffered broken leg Saturday
evening, at the Franklin hotel. is
doing well Both bones in his leg,
between his knee and ankle, were
broken.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
Authorizes Transfer of $500

In the matter of the application
of the council of village of McCon-
nelsville, for authority to transfer
S1,500 from gasoline to sanitary
sewer project, the court authorizes
transfer of said funds.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
Mrs. Mcveioh Some PETER

According to reports, Mrs. Agnes
McVeigh, of Columbus, who has
been dangerously i'll with pneu-
monia, is some better, but still very
| i'll.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-12-20
Russell Swiger Sentenced 10
Electric Chair


Electric Chair
Russell G.. Swiger. near Zanes-
Vile slayer of Harold Fleming dur
ing holdup in the Rogers filing
station. GAINESVILLE, Sept. "a, was
sentenced Monday by Judge P. HI.
Tannehill. to die in the electric
chair on April 5, 1895. Before SEN
fencing Swiger, Judge Tannehill
overruIed motion for a new trial If
Swiger's sentence is carried out, he
will be the first person from Mus
kingum county to die in the cleo
trio chair. Counsel for the con-
demned man still have the right to
petition the appellate court and the
state supreme court for a new trial.
and they have indicated that they
will continue the fight to save
Swiger from the death penalty, un-
til every means of appeal is ex-
hausted.
Swiger has been tried twice. In
the first trial the jury disagreed.