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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
Union Meeting Friday, Feb. 16,
Worlds Day OF Prayer

The churches of McConnelsville
and Malta are uniting in the
observance of the Worlds Day OF
Prayer. The service, written by a
woman of South Africa, and using
as its theme ''Pray for the Peace
of Jerusalem will be conducted
by women from all the churches.
The service will last about an hour.
Surely we can all give an hour for
prayer concerning the problems
facing all people everywhere. The
service will be held at the Main
Street Church Of Christ, at 3
o'clock, Friday, Feb. 16.
Around the world the bells are
softly ringing-what is their mes
sage? Cease from your labor, come,
glad worship bringing, lift up your
hearts, and pray. From far islands
of the bOundless ocean, from north
ern shores, from lands of tropic
day; in the still country. in the
towns commotion, Gods people
meet to pray. The world is dark
with sin, and want, and sorrow;
millions are cropping blindly for the
way; are hopeless of brighter
morrow. They have not learned to
pray"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
State Cattle BUYER In County

Mr.. c. l.. Slack of New Concord,
Ohio, stopped in the extension office
Wednesday morning. Names of
farmers who had notified the coun-
ty club agent were given to him,
along with other information con-
cerning the kind of cattle, number,
size and location.
Others with beef cattle to sell can
notify Mr.. Slack or send us the
above information. Trucks would
not be sent into a county for one
or two head so it would be well to
report as many as possible, in order
that loads could be made up more
quickly.
The trucking is not charged
against the farmer The cattle are
weighed Immediately upon arrival
in Columbus. Mr.. Slack said that
the cattle sold to the state would
net the farmer more than he would
likely get by shipping them.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
Funeral Services For
Jas. Price And Wife

In our account last week of the
death of Mrs. James Price Of
Pennsviile, which occurred Tues
day afternoon, announcement was
made of the fact that her hus-
band was also i'll and in critical
condition. His death followed,
coming on Thursday night at 80.
! He had been in failing health for
some time, suffering with harden
ing of the arteries and asthma. His
last illness covered a period of
about five weeks He was 70 years
of age, and the married life of Mr..
and Mrs. Price would have covered
a period of 81 years the 11th of
this month. Mr.. Price was born in
the neighborhood of the Wise
school house, in Homer township.
For many years he was a farmer in
Penn township: the last several
years of his life he and his wife
had resided in Pennsville They
were we'll known and highly regard
ed. Two sons survive-Riley Price
of McConnelsville and Ernest Price
of Malta, and one daughter-Mrs.
Frank Dawson of Pennsville. One
daughter, Mrs. Orin Abel, is de-
ceased. There are Is grandchildren
and 13 great grandchildren surviv-
ing. Besides those mentioned, Mr..
Price leaves sister, Mrs. Emma
Shook of Chesterhill, and a brother,
Thomas j. Price of Columbus. The
deceased was member of the
Church of Christ at Pennsville.
Funeral services for Mr. and Mrs.
Price were held Sunday afternoon
at the Methodist Protestant church
at Pennsville, conducted by Elder
j. w. Gallagher, and burial was
made in one grave at PennsvilIe.
DR.. and Mrs. G.. v. Davis sang three
songs-Going Down the Valley, The
Lights of Home, and Beautiful Land
Of Sunshine Mrs Fred Barkhurst
and Mrs Riley Price also sang It
Won't Be Long, 1t May Be Soon.
Pail bearers for Mrs. Price were
Gerald and Max Price, Harley and
EsteL Dawson, Floyd and Fred
<aoCi muse StItluS DIS pail pear
ers for Mr.. Price were Edward
Raney, Dale Muse, Vernon Apple
man, Lyle Carpenter, Orin Abel,
and Delmer Earich.
Outside persons in attendance at
the largely attended funeral SER
vices were t. j. Price and wife.
Roland Wolfe and wife, Vernon
Price, Dwight Wilson and wife, all
of Columbus; Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight
James, Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Updike,
Emmett Wagner and wife, Crooks
vile; Mrs. Lulu Westenberger and
son Charles, Lancaster: George
Love and wife, New Lexington.
Mrs. Julia Love and sons Carl and
Charles, Cornings OF clearinghouse
and Mr.. and Mrs Harry Grigsby.
Trimble: Chas. Pedicord and wife,
Frank Pedicord and wife, Bishop
vile: Mrs. Arthur Vercoe. Leonard
Niceswanger and wife, Marietta;
Mr.. and Mrs. Brant Mcclellan and
daughter, Philo
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
Wava N. Mendel And
ROllie J. Smith Wed

Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Mendel an
nounce the marriage of their daugh-
ter Wava Naomi to Mr.. Rollie j.
Smith of Barberton, o., Feb. 3,
1884. The wedding took place at
Wheeling, w. Va, Rev. VIM. j.
Hausemann of the Evangelical
church reading the double ring
ceremony.
Mrs. Smith who has taught in the
Barberton schools for the past sew
en- years will finish the school year.
Mr.. Smith holds responsible po-
sition with the Seibling Co. They
will reside at 1919, Tampa avenue,
Akron, O.
The Democrat joins the many
friends of the bride in this locality,
in extending congratulations and
best wishes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
Kinney-Hull Nuptials

Announcement has been made of
the marriage of Miss Ethel D. Kin
ney, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Tilghman Kinney of Stockport, and
Mr.. J. Leland Hull of Athens. The
ceremony took place at the home of
Rev. Mr.. Zwayer, pastor of the JEFF
ferson Avenue Baptist church in
Detroit, Mich, on Sept. 2, 1898.
Mrs Hull is a graduate of the Stock
port high school. in the class Of
1892, and for the past year and a
half has attended Ohio University.
Mr.. Hull is a graduate of the Ath-
ems high school in the class of 1880,
and he has also attended Ohio Uni
versity. The young couple will
make their home at 1885 Eastlawn
avenue in Detroit, Mich, where Mr..
Hull has employment-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
Mrs. LeOta Moore Dies At
Her Home In Dayton

The many friends and acquaint-
ances in this county, of Mrs. Leota
Moore, aged about Sc years, wife of
Thurman Moore, were shocked
to learn of her death which occur
red Tuesday afternoon about one
O'Clock at her home in Dayton Her
death was due to phlebitis, which
followed an attack of flu
Mrs. Moore was a daughter Of
the late Fred and Mary Updike
Kent and was born in Union town.
ship. Besides her husband, she
leaves two daughters, Ruth and
Helen Kent; two brothers, Clyde
and Leonard Kent of GAINESVILLE;
two sisters, Miss Minnie Kent of
McConnelsville, and Ollie, wife of
Reverdy Bailey of Bailey ridge. A
brother VIM. H. Kent died year
ago to the very day, and two sis.
ters, Fanny and Nanny, died in in
fancy. Miss Minnie Kent of this
place and her brother Leonard of
GAINESVILLE, were with their sister
when the end came. The deceased
was woman held in high esteem
by all who knew her.
The body will be brought here
Friday forenoon to the home of
Miss Minnie Kent, where funeral
services will be held Friday after
noon at 2 o'clock Interment will
be at Stockport.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
Death OF Chas. w. Murphy
Burial At GAINESVILLE

Charles w. Murphy, aged SIS
years, whose critical illness was
noted in the Democrat last week,
died at 9 o'clock Thursday evening
at his home in Neelyv;lle, following
an illness of about one year He
formerly lived in GAINESVILLE, having
moved to Neelyville about a year
and a half ago. He was veteran
of the World war, having first serv-
ed on the Mexican border He was
first sergeant in Battery C, 138th
Artillery. Surviving are his wife,
Mrs. Emma Murphy of the home;
one son Harry, and daughter,
Mrs. Helen Anderson, both Of
GAINESVILLE; two brothers, Thomas
and Fred Murphy, GAINESVILLE, and
three sisters, Mrs. James Savage,
GAINESVILLE, and Mrs Leila Wallace
and Mrs. Naomi Davis, McConnels-
vile.
Burial was made in Greenwood
cemetery, GAINESVILLE, Sunday after
noon, funeral services being held at
one o'clock at the Trimmer funeral
home in GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
Concerning The Milk
COndensery Survey

The milk condensery survey as
taken in this county during the past
several months, under the direction
of George Everhart, county club
agent, is now being studied by the
parties considering the location Of
a milk condensery here' We under
stand that they were agrecably sur
prised with the report, which is be-
ing carefully studied, and it is like
ly that representatives of the con
Germs will be here the latter part of
this month to go over the county
County Club Agent
George Everhart is warmly compli-
mented for the part he had in the
survey, and for the general knowl-
edge he has concerning the milk
situation in the county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
DIR. Ralston Local Chairman

The Tooth anniversary celebra-
ton of college of medicine of the
o. S. u. will be celebrated the first
three days in March of this year.
DR.. Ernest Scott, son of DR.. VIM.
H. Scott, former president of o. S.
IT,, is the general chairman of the
committee on arrangements. DR.. D.
G.. Ralston is chairman Of this coun-
ty. Among the prominent doctors
and surgeons on the program is DR..
Gatewood, assistant professor of
surgery in Rush medical college,
Chicago. DR.. Gatewood is a son Of
Mrs. Anna Gatewood of this place.
His father was the late DR.. w. E.
Gatewood.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
Women's Sewing Project

A CWA project for women was
begun Wednesday, which is for sew
ing. 1t will be in the office of the
supervisors of elections. Miss Grace
woodward is supervisor, and the
other women are: Besse Patterson,
Mary Clawson, Lillian Thompson
and Alice Lighthizer. The SUI
pervisor will get 4Oc per hour, and
the others soc per hour The Red
Cross will furnish the material, and
work will be returned to Mrs.
Brooks for distribution, or it can
be given out by w. B. Porter, re-
lief director. Besides making new
garments, old garments will be
made over. 1t is likely the project
will continue through this month.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
Rc-employment Office Moved

Wednesday the re-employment
office, Lee Carpenter, director, was
moved from the court house to the
room in the Morris building, for
merly occupied by the Automobile
club Not only were the quarters
too small in the court house. but
the business greatly interfered with
court, when in session..
1t is desired that all persons who
have registered and have not been
employed, or any who have been
employed and have been laid off,
report at the office Also any who
have registered, whether employed
or unemployed, should report at
the office from time to time, in or
der that those in charge may have
proper information concerning
them.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
COUNCIL MEETS

The village council met Friday
Friday evening in regular monthly
session. Considerable business was
transacted. The First National
Bank was awarded contract for
handling the village funds, at their
bid of 20, for period of two
years for sinking funds, and three
years for village funds. The clerk
read the amounts asked for in the
various funds for the ensuing year,
which totalled $9,O63.95. The re-
ceipts for the year 1888 showed
$15,315.79; the expenditures, $13,-
1916.
A building permit was issued to
Charles Ashton for an addition
8x8, to his restaurant.
Regular monthly bills were or
dered paid.
The ordinance proposed by Mayor
Mercer at the January meeting.
which would prohibit, without Ii
cense, house to house canvassing.
and which at the last meeting was
ordered tabled, was taken up and
freely discussed. 1t was finally ad-
vanced to the third reading, but
final vote was deferred until the
next meeting
Atty G.. O. McGonagle, represent
ing DR.. Leeper, asked that DR..
Leeper's lease on his office rooms
in the opera house building, which
expires in two years, be extended
an additional two years, be extended
terms. The matter was referred to
the building committee, to report at
next meeting.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
Arrested For Driving When Drunk

Edward Giles of Rose Farm
pleaded guilty Saturday evening to
drunkenness, when arraigned be-
fore Mayor Mercer. During the day,
on Kennebec hill, he ran into the
H. A. Phillips car, damaging it to
the amount of SIS, and also ran in
to another machine owned by Earl
Fayen, CWA worker, damaging it
to the extent Of $8. This was
Giles first offense, in so far as
Mayor Mercer had information, and
he was sentenced to pay fine of
$40 for drunkenness, and to serve
80 days in jail, and his driving liz
cense was revoked for year. The
fine and Jail sentence were sus-
pended, during good behavior. The
suspended sentence was On condi-
ton that Giles pay for the damage
to the two machines, and costs Of
the action, all Of which was paid.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
COMMISSIONERS MEET

Homer township presents petition
asking that the road be placed on
secondary system, beginning at
route No. 78 near residence OF
] Miles Kasler, running in south
eastern direction to concrete bridge,
to j. C. Halls, and terminating near
Mountville. Petition is ordered
filed
Manchester land owners present
petition asking that the road be
placed on the secondary system, be-
ginning at intersection of No. rs, at
north line of v. b. Parks, and run
ming southerly to near Rehobeth
cemetery Petition ordered filed.
Petitions from Marion township
ask that the road be placed on the
secondary system, beginning at S.
B. Zumbro's, and extending north
east to DELPHI Olney's Petition is
ordered filed Another petition
from same township asks that the
road beginning at DELPHI Olney's and
extending north to Clyde Great
houses, be improved under provis-
ion of the Green Law" distance
of one mile; another petition from
same township asks road beginning
at state highway N. II, extending
north to county road No. T. dis
tance of Is miles. Petition is or
dered filed.
Deerfield township asks for inn
proyement of road beginning at
junction with Deavertown-Triade
phia road, near old Crider house,
running easteriy to York township
line, a distance of 21s miles. Pc
tition is ordered filed.
Petition from York township asks
for improvement of road beginning
on county road No. "a, near Ben
Tharp's. thence in a southwesterly
direction, following the most feas-
ible route across lands of Ben
Tharp, ct al, to county road No. rs,
near residence of L. l.. Melick, dis
tance of about l ~ miles.
Road petition from Bristol is
presented asking that road be
placed on secondary system, begin
ming at c. Whitehouse on road
No. 78, extending to near residence
of w. G. Henderson, a distance of
two miles. Petition is ordered fill
ed. Land owners file petition waiv
ing all claims for damage or COM
pensation for any minor charge
made necessary by improvement.
Trustees of Homer township pre-
sent petition for improvement of
road, beg nning at Fred p Lin
I.scott's, and on to gate on Nor
gan and Athens county lire. Land
owners agree to give land for said
improvement. Petition is accepted,
and date for viewing is Feb "a; ;
final hearing, March s.
Petition presented by Center
township land owners, asking for
| alteration and vacation Of road be-
ginning south of the L. o. Wagon
er residence, continuing east
through Bertha Oliphant farm to
creek crossing, where alteration
will terminate at old road. The
present road beginning at the L..
M. Hilton residence and terminal
ing at the creek crossing, where
said alteration terminates is hereby
vacated. Petition is accepted. Date
of view, Feb. "a; hearing, March g.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
David Jackson Dies
At His Home Here

The death of David w. Jackson
occurred at his home here Monday
morning at $50, after an illness
with heart trouble and complica-
tiOns. He had been ailing with
heart trouble for some time-par-
ticularly in the last year, and had
since Christmas time been failing
rapidly. His death came after in
tense suffering.
David Wesley Jackson was a son
of the late Thomas N. and Rebecca
Smith Jackson, and was born in
Bloom township, this county, re-
siding there until about II years
ago when he came to McConnels-
vile to make his home. He was in
his 18th year at the time of his
death. He was twice married, his
first wife being Anna G.. Richard
son, a sister of c. B. and Madison
Richardson. They were the parents
of five children, one of whom Mrs.
Velma B. Spencer, wife of Jesse A.
Spencer, survives, and resides on
the home farm in Bloom township.
The others were Madison S. and
Sherman H. Jackson and two sons
who died in infancy. David Jack
sons second wife was Mrs. Mar
tha e. Dotts of Burgettstown, Pa,
to whom he was married about nine
years ago, and who survives him.
She is sister of Mrs. ]. f. Leeper
of McConnelsville Besides the
wife and daughter, he leaves two
grandchildren-Wilda j. and Floyd
D. Spencer. He also leaves a sister,
Mrs. Susannah Spencer and a broth
er William H. Jackson, both of
GAINESVILLE. The deceased was a
member of Wesley Chapel M. E.
church, also of Beech Grove grange.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday afternoon at l 80 o'clock,
at the residence, conducted by Rev.
j. D. Keller, pastor of McKendree
circuit, assisted by Rev. H. H.
Scott, pastor of the McConnelsville
Methodist Episcopal church, and
burial was made in the McConnels-
vile cemetery. Pail bearers were
DR.. VIM. Harper Of Columbus; r.
H. McLain. Mountville; Chas. Dotts.
Burgettstown, Pa; Ray Bean; T.
r. and Harry Jackson, Rural Dale.
Music was furnished by quartet
composed of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Scott, Mrs. J.. w. Macklem and Carl
Miller.
Among outside persons in attend
ance at the funeral were Mrs. SAM
uel McCalmont and daughter Cath
crime of Burgettstown, Pa; and Mrs.
Locksley Dotts and her daughter
Martha and son Charles, also from
Pennsylvania.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
Hon. Harry Silver Addresses
Local ROtarians

Hon. Harry Silver, director oil
finance in Governor Cooper's cab
met, and for four years deputy
state auditor under JOS. Tracy, and
for eight years member of the
general assembly, delivered fine
address at the Rotary meeting last
Friday night He took as his SUBJ
ject the present Taxation situation,
which he handled in a very capable
manner, speaking for about an
hour. He recommends the passing
of an income tax to take care or
schools; and sales tax to help
balance the budget. Mr.. Silver op-
poses the use of gas tax for any pur-
poses other than for highways, ex-
cepting when emergencies exist,
such as at present. He stated that
when he was finance direcor in
Governor Cooper's cabinet, he in
augurated the double entry system
of bookkeeping, to take the place OF
the single entry plan, which show
ed the balance daily, but not for
what purposes money was being
spent, as it does in the double en-
try system. He said that during
the 1890 campaign the Democrats
made political capital of the
double entry system of bookkeeping,
but he stated that after George
White became governor he saw
apo,tph vr,arif in II that ho still
clung to the double entry method.
Mr.. III. A. Phillips and DR.. A. A..
Tohlbaugh motored to Hebron and
metsMr. Silver, bringing him to the
meeting.
The meeting was held at the NAL
ta Methodist Episcopal church, and
was also ladies' night. The elegant
menu was served by the Malta
hotel.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
Herbert Barrell Sells Property

Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Barrell
have sold their property in the east
end of town, to Jesse Embree of
Malta, who will occupy it as his
home, possession to be given at
once. The Barrell family will move
to a part of the True-Button prop
erty where John S. McBride's re-
side. Mr.. Barrell and family plan
to spend next summer at their new
home on Poplar ridge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
Secrest Presides Over House

Congressman Robert r. Secrest
presided as speaker pro tenn of the
House Of representatives, Monday,
during the consideration of the
CWA measure. He was called to
the chair by Speaker Rairey. The
gavel used by Mr.. Secrest is said to
have been made of wood, taken from
the old Noble county court house.
The 50,000,000 relief and CWA
bill was passed while Secrest was
in the speakers chair. 1t is stated
Secrest is the youngest man to pre-
side over any congressional session.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
Special Meetings At Meigs

Beginning Monday, Feb. IL, a
series of special evangelistic meet
ings will be held at the Church Of
Christ, Meigs. The services will be
conducted by Rev. j. A. Goddard
of Washington C. H., and will con-
tinue until Feb. 20. 1t is hoped
that there may be a good attend
ance at the meetings
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
Mrs. Makley Speaks
At Club Meet Here

The Women's Federated Demo-
cratic club of Morgan county was
honored at their meeting Monday
evening, in having as their guest
speaker, Mrs Ann Makley of Day
ton, one Of the most prominent
women of the state. She is deputy
clerk in the house of representa-
tives. a state organizer of women's
Democratic clubs, committee woman
in her district, and treasurer OF
the State Federation of Women's
clubs. Mrs Makley spoke of the
progress women have made in po-
lit.cal life since they received the
ballot, calling attention to women
of such prominence as Miss Frances
Perkins, Secretary of Labor in Pres
ident Roosevelt's cabinet; Mrs.
Ruth Bryan Owen, ambassador, and
Mrs. Nellie Tayloe Ross, former
governor of Wyoming, now occupy
ing an important position in the U.
S. Treasury department. She also
spoke of the judges who are wom-
en-. The speaker stated she thought
women are coming into their own,
just as soon as they are worthy,
however she believes that they are
deserving of all that they have had.
In the Ohio house of representatives
there are but four women, and no
women in the upper house. She be-
lieves that there should be more
women in our general assembly,
since problems are constantly COM
ing up that very much concern
women and the home.
During her very interesting ad-
dress the speaker paid tribute to
Mrs. Dell Howell, her ability as a
speaker, and her help in the Wom-
ems Democratic organization
Following Mrs. Makley number
spoke briefly, several of them TAX
ing the opportunity to speak in high
praise too of the work of Mrs.
Howell, and the high esteem in
which she is held throughout the
state, and particularly in the wom-
ems Democratic club here, which
she helped to organize. Mr.. Jesse
Gilbert, representative from Dayton,
who accompanied the speaker here,
told of the steps necessary for the
passage of measure in the Ohio
legislature, and also gave some
amusing incidents that have taken
place under his notice in the legis-
lature.
Mrs. Bessie Wood, chairman, pre-
sided at the meeting, and the pro-
gram was in charge Of Harry w.
Gordon. In addition to the address
of Mrs Makley and the speeches of
the others, were a number of mu-
sical selections, which included
and guitar duets by Mr.. |
Jesse Niceswanger of Malta, and
solos by Stanley Strahl eight year
old son of Postmaster and Mrs.
Mark Strahl of Malta. This young
songster captured his audience in
his splendid rendition of "The Old
Spinning Wheel" and School
Days" Mrs. Strahl, the mother of
the young artist, also sang fine
solo. Readings were given by Mrs.
Frank Mcdonald and Mr.. Roy Nc
Grath. The official musicians, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Hopkins of Ches-
terhill, were unable to be present.
Mrs. Eva Buchanan entertained |
Mrs. Makley, while here, with an
elegant chicken dinner at the Rain
bow restaurant. Covers were laid
for the following: Mrs. Makley,
Mrs. Bessie Wood, Mrs. Olive Scott.
Mrs. Matte Allen, Mrs. Alice Smith,
Mrs Maude Gordon, Mrs. Flo
Strahl and Mrs. Buchanan.