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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
Items From Morgan County
Democrat OF Feb. 5, 1909

Saturday evening, DR.. Michener
tripped and fell, striking his fore
head severe blow and bruising his
knees and hands very badly.
Wolf Greek: Granville Male, a
homeless colored man aged about
so years, Of near Barlow, went to a
friends house one day last week
and asked permission to lie down
and rest awhile. His rest there was
short, for his spirit took it's flight
the next day to home beyond the
skies. While willard Chadwick
was feeding his stock recently, he
fell in his barn, breaking his leg
above the ankle.
Olivet Ridge: Friends of Harry
Nixon will be pleased to learn that
he is able to leave the hospital at
st. Joseph, Mo-, where he has been
for some time, and will go to Den
yer, Col, for his health.
Bristol: Theodore Wiikin, near
Meigs, sold his property consisting
of nine acres, to Mrs. Cassie White
house, consideration $500.
A. G. Pyle brought the first mod
ern hearse to McConnelsville, in
1879. In those days hearse was
not owned by the undertaken, but
by liveryman.
Malcolm Jennings of Lancaster, a
grandson of the late Fred Hayward,
has purchased an interest with ex-
Lieut. Governor Warren G. Hard
ing, in the Marion Star.
r. K. Brown, who has purchased
the G.. B. Bozman property on the
common, will make some very ex-
tensive improvements on the prop
erty before he takes possession. 1t
will be one of the finest homes in
the valley. Mrs. C. B. Bozman will
probably move from McConnelsville
the coming year, to make her home
with her daughters.
J. F. S. Phillis of Kilgore, Neb.,
formerly of Center, tells us in re-
cent letter, that he lost his house
and barn, in prairie fire last sum-
mer.
VIM. Meade Of Columbus has
been for some. weeks very ill-suf-
fering with nervous prostratiOn.
Miss Jessie Harlan has sold her
millinery store at Warrington, w.
Va.
ARA Alderman left last week for
Texas.
C. E. Lay, manager of the Fa-
nous Cadet band at Malta, was in
Beverly Tuesday night, looking for
a few good Juvenile musicians, to
bring his organization to its full
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
Unionyille

The cold weather last week froze
good solid ice on Meigs creek, which
afforded pleasure to the many
skaters in this section.
T. G. Wilson who has been SER
iously i'll most of the winter, is i'm
proving.
The annual meeting of all tele-
phone owners on No. IA, Little
Creek telephone line, will meet al
the Mast Smith home on Wednes-
day, Feb IA, at / o'clock p m
sharp, to elect officers, pay assess
ments, and consider repair on the
line.
The Meigs creek and Four-Mile
roads are being resurfaced with fine
crushed lime stone, from the CWA
quarry on the L. Stegner farm.
The hum of motors and the glare
of automobile lights long before
daylight informs the populace that
the CWA is still functioning. Many
reports Of frozen ears, fingers and
toes, from working in the zero
weather of last week.
Regular meeting of Hemlock
lodge No. 289, l. o. o. F., Saturday
night, Feb. 10, at 7 o'clock
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
Reinersvillc

Walter Martin has moved his
family from the Wesley Leonard
farm, to the Fred Bozman farm
near Millgrove, where he will en-
gage in farming the coming season.
A son was born Friday to Mr..
and Mrs. Richard McGrath, at their
home south of Olive Green.
ersville, and Mrs. Twyla Edwards
and Miss Jean Sims of McConnels-
vile were week end visitors in Co
lumbus.
Elden Drummond, student at
Ohio University, Athens, spent from
Thursday evening to Sunday at his
home at Reinersville
A fellowship meeting. by all the
churches on Reinersville circuit,
will be held at Smith Chapel ap-
pointment. Friday evening Feb. 8.
All interested at the different points
are expected to participate.
Operated Upon For Appendicitis
Billy, the six year old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles McMannis of Early
ridge, was taken to a Marietta hos,
pital, the latter part of last week,
where he underwent an operation
for appendicitis. The appendix had
burst and gangrene had started, but
he stood the operation well and
seemed to be getting along we'll
Mrs. Richard McGrath, near
Olive Green, to whom a son was
born Friday, had an attack of ap-
pendicitis Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Hutchins and
daughter Joy were visitors Sunday
at the new home of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin and family, on
Olney's run.
The meeting of the ladies' Profit
and Pleasure club, which will OBJ
serve Valentine day, will be held
Wednesday of this week, at the j.
F. Elliott home
Mrs. Mary McMannis Mrs. Goldie
Foster and Alice Gorrell went to
Marietta Sunday, to see little Billy
McMannis who is in a Marietta hos
pital recuperating from an appendix
operation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hill, Har-
old Garvin, Charles Cordray, and
Paul Massey and families spent Fri
day evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Noel r. Schuster and enjoyed
a chilli supper.
Mrs. Charles Bell is reported to
be quite i'll at her home north Of
Bald Knob.
Y. r. Harkins Dies In Auto Wreck
V. E. Harkins, formerly president
of the Citizens National bank at
Caldwell, was killed in an automo-
bile wreck in the Beverly vicinity
last Thursday afternoon He and
Mrs. Harkins were on their way to
Athens for the latter's son, when in
making a curve at too fast a speed
for the slippery condition of the
roads, the car skidded and turned
over, killing Mr.. Harkins and in
juring Mrs. Harkins, who was re-
moved to hospital for treatment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
Bishopville

Mrs. Lena Blackburn entertained
the Mary-Martha class of the
Church of Christ Sunday school,
Thursday, Feb. 1, at the home of
her mother, Mrs. Dora Davis, at
Maplewood Twelve ladies were
present; four names were added to
the class list. A profitable and
pleasant afternoon was spent.
Rev Gains Cook. lecturer of the
Ohio Christian Missionary Society,
located at Cleveland, filled the pull
pit at the Church of Christ. Sunday,
Feb. 4, at 2 80 p. m. Rev. Cook
gave fine sermon. A large crowd
return in the near future, and folks
are looking forward to this.
Mrs. j. M Watkins entertained
the Get Together club, Thursday
afternoon, 16 ladies being present.
The afternoon was enjoyed in con-
tests, etc. The hostess served
pleasing refreshments at p M All
left feeling that Mrs Watkins was
grand hostess.
Mrs. w. H. Hoon spent Sunday
night with her neighbors Mr.. and
Mrs. P. M. Smith
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Withem spent
Sunday with relatives here.
The drop in the thermometer was
hard blow to the CWA workers last
Monday.
Miss Chappelear spent Tuesday
evening with Orlena and Madge
Pedicord.
Mr.. and Mrs Selby Gardner WIS.,
tied relatives at Athens, Saturday.
Those attending the Price fu-
neral at Pennsville, Sunday, were
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Pedicord, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Palmer, G. N. Pedicord,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dell Joseph, Mr.. and
Mrs. Allison Jones and H. E. Jones.
Rev. M. e. Hoon filled his ap-
pointment here Sunday His faith
er w. H. Hoon accompanied him
home to New Marshfield, returning
Monday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Smith OF
Taylor Ridge visited Sunday with
the formers parents, Mr. and Mrs.
p. M. Smith.
Mrs. Rebecca Daugherty return
ed to her home at Mountville, after
an extended visit with her son-in-
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs r.
M. Watkins. Mrs. Daugherty is
much improved in health.
Roosevelt's birthday was observ-
ed in very pleasing manner at the
town hall, by the unemployed
league, Tuesday night. After
good program, there were guesses
sold on a lare birthday cake, as to
what was inside. This was beau
tiful large checker board" cake,
baked by Mrs. Anna Smith. The
lucky ones were Mrs. Chas. Mil
hoan and ]. A. Mcdonald. The ar
ticle was bead. The proceeds and
an offering were sent to the presi-
dent as our donation to Warm
Springs Foundation.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08

Roxbury: Barak Yarnell, father
of Charles Yarnell, is very sick. He
is 80 years of age.
Woodgrove: Mrs George W. Gar
rett was the recipient of post card
shower Jan. IT, it being the 74th
anniversary of her birth. p. M.
Walters and wife of Rcinersville
were remembered with post card
shower Jan. 27, that being their
golden wedding anniversary.
Renrock. Please explain more
fully why dust brings rain. II so,
why did we have no rain last fall
for SO long time when there was
more dust than we have had for
years? Why is it SO dry in the
Sahara where we are told it is so
dusty?--Corner. There must be
moisture in the air before the dust
can cause condensation and rain.
The air over the Sahara is almost
destitute of moisture. The same
condition of deficiency of moisture
in the air existed last fall, caused
by an excessive precipitation over
the central and lower Mississippi
valley. In other words, it had rain
ed it all out before the Gulf air
currents reached us, and conse-
Quently the dust particles had no
vapor to work on.-Editor.
Lemon Hill: The many friends Of
Mrs Richard Jenkins gave her a
post card shower, she receiving
nearly 100 cards.
Mrs. A. A. Porter last week re-
ceived tidings of the serious illness
of Samuel Price, at his home in
Marceline, Mo. Mr.. Price who is
Mrs. Porter's brother-in-law, is we'll
remembered by the Deerfield peo-
pie.
Miles Lawrence, aged "a, of
Beckett, died Sunday, and the fu-
neral took place Tuesday, the re-
mains being taken to Waterford for
interment
Harmony Hill The schools in our
community are getting along nice
ly. Miss Mckinney at Harmony
Hill and John Shell at the Border
school, are giving the best of satis-
faction.
Chesterhill: The blizzard struck
Chesterhill, and it looked as if the
ice men would be able to fill their
ice houses. Feb. l was the cold
est morning of the winter, the mer-
curry registering from to s below.
While running across the street
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
Dangerous Plans!

islands. nothing more. 1t is just
recovered ocean"
On your club map you will notice
there is an enormous COB of undis-
covered land indicated by broken
line from the 117th to the 152nd
meridians. Well. Admiral Byrd's
three flights along the 117th. 150th
and 152nd meridians tell why it will
never be discovered. 1t isn't there!
By the time you read this. the
Admiral. with two or three COM
panions. may have made one of
the most dangerous flights in his
tory. He told me about this several
months ago. as secret. This trip
will be to Little America. There
they may settle down to wait until
the Rupert or the Bear. or both.
can crush their way in. Or it is
now possible that he may fly back
to the Rupert. At Little America
they will study the terrifying ice
ridges which DR.. Lincoln Ellsworth
has reported to us as possible OBJ
stacle to getting our supplies from
the ships to the base and perhaps
do some exploring In the Condor
or the big Ford trimotored plane.
left there in 1880. which they tell
us is all safe and snug-as yeti
with its big supply of cached gas
oline.
If they land anywhere except at
Little America. with its three wood
en- houses and its two 70-foot radio
masts which Ellsworth says are
still standing, the Second Byrd Ant
arctic Expedition may spend its en-
tire time searching for Admiral
Byrd and his two or three fearless
companions. Wouldn't that be some
thin? They're taking three months
supplies of food, in case
Commander George Noville tells
me he hopes to make an exploration
trip of 800 miles or more with the
three tractors we've brought. More
work for yours truly and more to
write about. could write ten books
now!
Don't forget, everybody Of high
school age or over, interest ID in
aviation, adventure and exploration,
is eligible, without any cost what
ever, to Join our club and receive
a membership card and a fine work
ing map of the South Polar region
to keep track Of all our various
flights and other exploration trips.
Simply send q self-addressed.
stamped envelope to Arthur Adele.
Jr., President. Little America Avia-
tion and Exploration Club. Hotel
Lexington, 4Sth Street and Lexing-
ton Avenue, New York. N. Y, and
the club star there will do the rest
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL
ESTATE
The State Of Ohio, Morgan County.
Common Pleas Court

William -. DuIIOH, 1idlHtlH
VS..
Leila Dutton, Defendant
Case No. 10
In pursuance of an Order Of Sale on
Execution in the above entitled ac-
auction, at the door of the Court
house in McConnelsville, Ohio. in the
above named County. on Saturday.
the gath day of February, 1894, at / l
described real estate. situate in the
County of Morgan. and State of Ohio.
and in the Townships Of Malta and
Deerfield, to-wit:
Being in Deerfield Township and
being the west half of the Northwest
Quarter of Section 20. Town II.
Range IL and 25 acres off the South
end of the East half of said quarter
dred and Five .1o5) Acres, more or
less and together constituting Sub
division so of said Section.
Second Tract
ing a part of the Southwest Quarter
of said Section 20. Town IL, Range
12, and bounded by beginning at a
stone, in the East line Of said Quar-
the Southeast corner Of said Quarter
Section; thence North degrees, 81
minutes East on said East line 118 %
rods to a stone in the center of said
SecrlOn; tnence North ~ degrees, ZU
minutes West 128 rods; thence South
46 degrees, East 16 rods to q stone:
thence South 80h degrees East 1868
rods to a stone; thence South GA 3-4
degrees, East Is .04 rods to a stake:
thence South A degrees, East 10 20
rods to a stone; thence South sh de-
grees, East 24.72 rods to stone:
thence South Sc degrees, East 10. so
rods to a stake; thence South 161a
degrees. East 7.OS rods: thence South
81 degrees. East 16. .58 rods to a stone:
thence South 81 Ia degrees, East
6.48 rods; thence South 40k degrees,
East 24.9 rods to a stone; thence
South 43 degrees. East $40 rods to
the place of beginning. containing
41.48 Acres more or less, and being
Subdivision Six (6) Of said Section.
Containing in both tracts herein
above mentioned One Hundred Forty
six and 4S-100 acres Of land, more or
less. but subject to all legal high
ways.
Said Premises Appraised at Fifteen
Hundred ($1500. 0e) Dollars.
Terms OF Sale:. Cash.
l.. b. ADREAN
Sheriff Of Morgan County Ohio.
r. NJ. Winegardner.
Attorney 26j5
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08

Capt. Allan lnneo-Lat. $3.50 South
Taylor, Our Dog Long. 1921 West
Expert and flew for two
hours to Lat. 71.45 South and re-
turn. Part of the time they were up
1000 feet, scanning the horizon fifty
miles away. And what they saw
decided the Admiral in his plans
and sent them scurrying back to
the Jacob Rupert. AS far as they
could see to the South there was
ice. ice, ice, getting heavier and
thicker all the time. No back door
there so we must continue skirting
the pack the long way around to
our future home-if it Is still there
when we arrive. Believe me, this
whole proposition is getting more
interesting, IL that's the word, every
minute. The plane operated perfect
ly. as usual, and so did its fuel and
oil. despite the terrific changes in
temperature they have to endure.
SO mark that flight down on your
map in blue pencil. That's three
now-Dec., 21, Jan. and this one.
When this flight started we were
hot-4O degrees Fahrenheit. A few
hours after the Condor returned. we
were in the midst OF a swirling
snowstorm the Admiral had spotted
from the plane when they were
only 480 miles from Little America
and we were bundled In our heavy
coats. The Admiral reported:
II saw no land. It Is pretty safe
to say that no land exists any near
or than the coastal fronts OF King
Edward VII and Marie Byrd Land.
There may be. however. few low
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08

IN BOARD THE BYRD FLAG
SHIP. JACOB RUPERT: Jan
IA (via Mackay Radio). Ice, water
or air. It's all the same to Admiral
Byrd! | mean that no matter what
conditions the elements confront us
with, the Admiral has a way OF
combating them.
Take last Thursday, for example.
Up against an almost solid wall OF
closely packed ice sheets and not
knowing whether there was open
water beyond to which we might
force this steel ship, without DAM
aging her plates in our quest for
a rear water door to Little America,
Admiral Byrd decided to find out
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08

tion of our citizens that we hope to
give our people the maximum
amount Of service for every dollar
expended A city that serves it's
people.
''My dear friend, when you go
out for an automobile ride, visit
Elyria. When you want a better
place to live, come to E1yria. You
will find friends
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
Morgan County Thursday,

leaders have no brass band leading
their journey along life's pathway.
Your Aunt Sarah Ann.
Won't You?
Our readers who have enjoyed
our historical writings of Bristol
township owe much to our friend
George Roberts, McCOnnelsville
route four, who will on Feb 10
celebrate his 87th birthday. Send
him a card or letter Thanks.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

Estate Of Martha Sheridan, de-
ceased.
Joseph T. Sheridan, whose ad-
dress is Portsmouth, Ohio, has been
appointed and qualified as admin
istrator Of the estate of Martha
Sheridan, late of Morgan county,
Ohio, deceased.
Dated this Goth day of January,
A. D., 1884.
ARTHUR TORBERT,
Probate Judge Of Said County.
25j3.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
Page Seven

Mrs. Lizzie McInturf spent much
of her time last week with her
brother Dan Llewellyn, during the
serious illness and death of his
wife, Mrs. Emma Llewellyn.
Linley Snearly and Mary Merrill
spent Monday at the Jack Johnson
home, near Brokaw
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08

by the air. And he
certainly did just
that thing!
At $3.50 in the
morning OF Janu.
ary 18th. he and
June, Bowlin and
Peterson, took of
in the Condor, in
perfect sunshiny
weather, fro m
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08

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Washington and Shortridge Top City High
Elves This Week, Each With Two Games

bridge on the home floor Saturday
night.
Flushed with victory over st.
Xavier of Louisville, last night, when
y. O'Connor, another ineligible
player, made his varsity debut for
the season, played an important
roll, coach Joe Dienhart should
have his team in fine shape to
handle Maurice Kennedy's fast
stepping NobIesville Millers Friday
night at Cathedral gym.
Manual, gradually taking on more
power, is a favorite to win at
.NGooresville Friday night and South
port should take Greenwood into
camp the same evening.
Tech does not swing into action
this week until Saturday night
when Greenfield comes to the local
hardwood court. Tech recalls the
Greenfield five pushed the Short
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Plurnner and
O'Shocker Sign

Lou Plummer. still Boosting OF
his victory over Andy Rascher at
the Armory last Tuesday night, will
return to the same ring next Tues
day. Jan. 9. to test his SKILL against
Irish Pat O'Shocker. the 225-pOund
''redhead" from Salt Lake City.
The two huskies will clash in the
main go on the Hercules 4. c.
wrestling card which Matchmaker
Lloyd Carter plans to make another
all-Star affair
Plummer. who scales 215 and halls
from Baltimore. viii remain in the
city and keep in trim by workouts
at a local gym. He plans to be in
top form for his Irish opponent,
who is rated high in heavyweight
mat circles. having defeated a list
of outstanding performers.
O'Shocker. who at one time was
a member of the Salt Lake City fire
department. and was touted as the
Fighting Fireman" when he first
broke into the mat game. appeared
at the Armory Dec. 10 against
George ZahariaS. He was disquah-
fed for roughness after delivering
series of uppercuts which floored
the 230-pound Greek.
Two other heavyweight bouts are
to be offered on the card with
Matchmaker Carter announcing that
there Will be no price advance for
the show.
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marked that Mr. Ruth seemed
somewhat blubberJ around the
waist.
That's all muscle" the gentle
man insisted warmly. Here, take
a punch and see for yourself"
With this Mr.. Ruth beloved his
vast front into terrifying proper
tons suggesting the main sail Of a
cup defender fighting stiff
northeaster, and stood with Two
bare feet screwed in the gymnasium
floor awaiting the experimental
wallop.
I preferred to take the gentle
mans word for it. That was the
year, incidentally. when he broke
his old home run record. establish
ing a new one that still stands, ma
jestic in its defiance to times
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BY STUART CAMERON
United Press Sports Editor

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-Set to
music the wrestling probe being
conducted by the New York state
athletic commission would be a
comic opera, but it's a comedy any
way. The components OF the stu
alton are as follows:
1. The commission is conducting a loose,
but general investigation into professional
wrestling.
2. The investigation was inspired by the
publication in the New York Daily Mirror
of series of articles written by Jack
Pfeffer, wrestling promoter of a sort.
The articles asserted that wrestling match
outcomes were predetermined and that
conduct of the game was controlled by a
trust.
8. The investigation is being conducted
by the same commission which ruled that
wrestling programs could be billed only as
exhibitions.
The cruX of the matter centerS in
No. 3. The commission, months ago,
in a furry Of righteousness ruled
that wrestling was just show, and
as such should not be billed as a
match, duel or a fight, but must
be called an exhibition.
To make this stand and the cur
rent investigation thoroughly gro
tesque, the New York state athletic
commission formally declared that