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, 1934-11-18

BEGIN HERE TODAY
when CHARLES BORDEN, re-
porter Tor the Blade. An found
dead DAN BLEEKER- publisher.
employs SIDNEY GREFF. famous
erimlholowanr. 90 n0lve the murder.
Mnrden AND been investigating N
mnairn OF FRANK n. CATHAY.
wealthy and prominent. toilovrtnw
the arrest nf nm impoNfUr claiming
rIrs called NARY BRIGGS.
rae dny EnNuwfnn MwrdemAH
death Emthmy dies nf poiHominm-
Grff1 learns Mnrnem had vfktted
the apartment or ALICE EOHTON.
pretty and unemployed. He con-
frcnfs Alice with KENNETH
BOONE. accuses n pair OF ktii-
MRS. BLANCHE MALONE Tor
whom MRS. CATHAx and CARL
RACINE. detective gn her employ
have been searching. am located
hut refuses 60 talk
Crtn and Bleeker 70 20 the Nc
tei where MARY BrfwEM- low
known mm stella Mnckhey. im stay
CafhnyaK lawyer. there. the Eirl
tells thcm that the mai who Im-
p~eFMommfed Cmthny was PETE MA
LONE and that NE frequently tele-
phoned FRANK BLISS. Cnthmy'H
chauffeur.
Blocker hIs theory 0f Cnthny'B
death.
NOW CO ON WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER XXXIX
CRIFF nodded 70 the lawyer
" "You tell him." be said.
Fisher turned. facing Blocker
-At the time the check was cashed.'
ne said. speaking slowly and with
grave emphasis. the plot what
ever II was. was about 70 culmi
nate. This man. Malone. kneu
that Cathay would not Be In . posi-
ton to make any complaint In
other words. he had anticipated the
death or Frank II. Cathay. IN which
event the cancelled check with The
forged signature would Be found
among his effects a check-up 81
the hotel register would show that
Cathay was registered there thai
night: that the man who mad
cashed the check had exhibited
documentary evidence showing III
was the real Frank Cathay. ~
course this matter would not come
up until months after Cathay'I
death.
The attorneys representing ths
Malone claim. whatever its nature
would demand that the estate pro
duco all documents and vouchers
which were in its possession The
cancelled check could not have beer
destroyed because * would have
come into the possession Of en-
estate instead of the possession o.
Cathay before his death II would
therefore. make All excellent dem
o~nstration Of the Eenuineness q
the forged signature
"And what" asked Blocker, n
the nature OF this claim that Nh
lone is 10 maker.
Il wish I knew. Fisher said. =
can surmise and ! can suspect buI
my obligations to my client. gentle
men. preven1 me from communicat
ing my suspicious or my surmises
IL even goes 30 far rs 10 seal IL,
lips upon facts. save such facts u
I believe / may communicate with
out detrIment to my client"
HRIFF stared In fixed ~concentra
ton af the patterned carpet d
the hotel hallway
Il think" he said slowly. "thal
I see what you have In mind.
II am quite sure you de-" Fishes
said readily enough. but ! cannot
, 1934-11-18
The CleW OF the
~e~a ss.s. sssssA~s Forgotten Murder

IN position 60 rum down the con-
spiracy against Cathny. We have
brought home 90 Frank Bliss On
grave suspicion OF having been finn
plicated i'm the murder of FrAmh
Cathay.-
You think " wns m murders
GrIlK asked. @
Beyond any doubt
Go on" Grit said.
we have the lawyer went en-
secured the address uf Blanche
Malone and 4 say 20 you gentle
men that n ~ by nc means lmprubr
able Mrs. Malone Nv the one who
II 10 profit by the years or prep
aration which have been made IVY
Peter Malone: thar " ~ not incUn-
ceivabls that Malone was prepared
10 make II appear that Inv and
Cathay were one and the same pur~
son. and that Mrs Malone. her
marriage once having been estab-
Iished. II. In fact. the surviving
wife or Frank Cathay.-
QLEEKER's eyes sparkIcd with
I'D sudden understanding.
Good heavensl" Ne said. "that
mast Be ~ But q " hold up I'm
view or the testimony on this
young uomang-
That Fisher said. remains t0
be seen. But. Or course. that n the
thing | am trying 70 do--to thwart
this conspiracy. I think. gentle
men. u will be better " I 70 20 see
Mrs Malone without having you
along. The interesta Or my client
are vitality involved. pledge you
10 make ! complete disclosure on
whatever | find out After l have
talked with her you may talk with
her. but I think you win agree w
may b much more possible 70 ret
a complete statement from her N
| talk with her alone than w \
have ~ audience
CrIK nodded. That" he said,
is fair enough"
Where" asked Blocker. ~can we
get IN touch with you after you
have finished your interview with
Mrs Maloneg"
" would suggest" Fisher said,
that you 70 70 MR.. CrlHrs Once
and wait there. will telephone
AZ soon ~ I have discovered any.
thing Or Importance
MY Office" CrItf said. -iB where
7 live. It's a combination of bach
elor's apartment and ONCE. r win
give you one or my cards and "
win assign 70 you an unlisted teIer
phone number. whenever you cali
on this telephone 7 win know that
you are the one who " speaking"
He took "A card from hts case.
scrubbed "A telephone number Um
the back or ". handed N 10 enc ub
torney.
Now" said Fisher. we're com
mencIng 70 ZEE somewhere
Ire Iabbed hts finger against thU
cali button Oh the side Or the ele
vator shaft
The men rode down In the eIp
vator in silence. Fisher strobe tc-
ward the door.
-ITl call you" ne said. and then
caught the eye Dg the doUrmnu.
Taxi" ne called.
ITO Eo CuuffuunxN9
, 1934-11-18

can perform that function; but only If Il
heeds the warning Of the election. adjusts
itself to the temper Of the people and
stops trying to swim directly against the
current.
, 1934-11-18

handmade into a State Senator As
40 years old and will he able to
ballet legally I'm @ few months
The KihRiiSh believes In catching
EN- young and training EN- right.
Notes-Cuban communists are RE-
ceiving financial aid from Paris :
Revamping or crop control legtslM-
ton IA necessary tD hold foreign
markets The Federal Trade
Commission is completing ON report
ON salaries paid TO corporation
heads The Commission viii re-
commend federal licenses for utility
holding companies . High cost
or Norris City. Tennessee Valley
project, causes rurnblkngs IN Con-
gress circles.
, 1934-11-18

The capitalistic system under which our nation
came into existence holds in It's very essence a doom
for women-Lena Madesin Phillips, president Ma
, 1934-11-18

II. s. libraries have registered 4
total OF 24.oO0.000 book borrowers.
although those who fail to return
the loans might be classed rs book
buriers.
, 1934-11-18

Man has brains enough TO be
much wisar than he E. says q
Philadelphia professor, after taking
a quick glance mt some OF Cor con-
Rressmens
, 1934-11-18

I got a charey-horse in my arm from shaking
hands. and my legs are stiff from sitting on cush-
ions on the floor.-Babe Ruth In Japan.
, 1934-11-18

Erlu undertakes n hmnfy nEwmmM
tm thm mmMt lmMrmilmmmK mmh MMNhm
ltmmhT'H ~Mmnrmhmrw nnmmmmAmmd m
, 1934-11-18

Correctly Speaking
DO not use quotation marks bU
enclose proper names including
names or animals.
, 1934-11-18

Mexicans have one strong tie with
Americans-baseball.
Really" says Editor Reyes, no
Mexican could be elected 70 office
II he didn't play baseball. Even
President Abelardo u. Rodrigues
was n baseball player"
And President-elect Card ma q
plays ball" I'm perfect political
team play with the mighty Plutarco
Elias Gales.
, 1934-11-18

HRIFF stared In fred ~concentra-
~ tion at the patterned carpet OF
the hotel hallway
Il think" he said slowly. that
I see what you have In mind"
II am quite sure you de- Fisher
said readily enough. but ! cannot
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Stockport

The Willing Workers of the
Methodist Protestant church held
their regular monthly business
meeting, Tuesday night, at the
home of Mrs. B. w. Wallace. The
meeting was in charge Of the
president Mrs. D. B. Williams. A
delectable lunch was served by the
hostess, assisted by Mrs. Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs kennard Cross and
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Reed
GAINESVILLE. and Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd
Henery, Columbus, were guests
Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Cross.
Joe Henery left last week fol
Sidney, where he is employed in
the office of the state highway.
Mrs. Hiram MeCann is quite IL
with a heavy cold.
Mr.. and Mrs Harold Bachelor
have moved into the Elizabeth Ed
dleblute property, on Liberty
street
Mrs. r w. Dewitt and niece
Winifred Newberry We're week
end guests of their cousins Mr.. anc
Mrs. Frank Newberry, and Mr.. anc
Mrs. T. H. Plummer
Mrs M. T. Clifford entertained
at dinner last Wednesday the fol
lowing ladies. Mrs Celia Bacon
Mrs. Mary Chase and Mrs. R. w
Dewitt. The time was spent in ty
ing a comfort.
r. w. Dewitt and w. I. Wilken:
were business callers in Bellalre
Saturday.
Windsor High Notes
The Windsor Indians emerged
victorious in double header ove1
the week end, letting the fast
stepping, big Reds of Williams
town, w. Va. down Friday night 3S
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
STATE OF OHIO
DIVISION OF BANKS
CERTIFICATE

THIS rs TO CERTIFY:
WHEREAS. THE Citizens Savings
Bank" of "McCennelsville Chic" and
Citizens National Bank, McConnels-
vile, Ohio, have each filed or caused
to be filed with the Superintendent of
Banks of the State of Ohio, certified
copies OF all proceedings had by the
Directors and stockholders Of each
WHEREAS. the copies of the pro-
said Bank set forth that the holders
of at least two-thirds (2-3) Of the
firmative on the proposition Of the
transfer of assets and liabilities from
'"The Citizens Savings Bank" Of INC
ConnelsvilIe. Ohio" to Citizens Ma
and
WHEREAS. the stockholders pro-
ceedings do contain a complete copy
of the agreement between said Banks
with reference to such transfer. and
WHEREAS. the Superintendent OF
Banks has caused an examination OF
each said Bank to be made and has
determined that the interests Of the
of said "The Citizens Savings Bank"
of "McConnelsville. Ohio" are pro-
tected and that the transfer is made
for legitimate purposes.
NOW. THEREFORE,. the Superin-
tendent Of Banks of the State of Ohio,
in pursuance to the authority vested
in him by law. hereby consents to
such transfer, same to be effective as
of the close of business January %.
A. d. 1894: and notice thereof shall
be published for period of four (4l
weeks. beginning on the 25th day of
January. x. D. 1884, in a newspaper
published in the Village of McCon-
neIsville, Ohio. and a certified copy
thereof shall be filed with the Su-
perintendent of Banks.
WITNESS my hand and official
seal at the city of Columbus, this
twenty-second day Of January in the
year of our Lord one thousand nine
hundred and thirty-four.
I. J. FULTON,
25j4 Superintendent of Banks.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

shlo. The Jacob Rupert. can es-
cane back to New Zealand before
This part of the ocean freezes solid
for the long Antarctic winter.
And Little America What
thrill to see it after hearing ABOUT
if and dreaming about 1t Tor so
long, And what a sight! Three tall
radio masts, one of them leaning a
hit spotted by our cook. Hump
Creagh. from the top of the fore
mast as Commodore Gjertsen push
ed the Rupert in through the mar
row openings in the wilderness OF
ice at the entrance of the Bay OF
Whales up to the Ross barrier. "A
chimney and three ventilators stick
ing ND through the snow Humps 10
the snow round about. That's our fu
ture home! Little America! we
shall have to dig it out.
have not been there yet. don
know who was first ashore. oui
shin was stopped at low spot IL
the barrier, on the eastern side ol
the bay about O'Clock in the after
noon. The motor boat cruiser was
SWING into the amazingly blue
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
the last quarter the "Glonsterites

.the last quarter the "Glousterites
forged ahead and NJ & Nj. hopes
went fitting away. Wells. visiting
center, led the charge with 10 tai
lies, while Whitaker was garner'ng
fye buckets for ten-point total.
The big Reds handicapped by
the less of Christie frora practice
all week, fought hard, but. We're
eclipsed by fast-breaking, alert
group of "Tomcat" basket swish
ers. The victory netters took an
early lead the first quarter. Then,
Christie entered the game and for
a while things looked very bright.
However. after the half, the Blosser
coached lads began to click and
pulled ahead to a lead which PROV
ed for too substantial for the "Mt.
Airy bucket tOssers to overcome.
1t was simply case of they came.
they saw, and they conquered >
Grubb, M. & MS stellar guard,
gathered in nine points, While Hig
gins led the G1ouster team in scor-
ing, reaping 10 tallies.
Friday night the Reds trek to
Crooksvile tor a game with the
teams Of that place. The lineup:
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Morgan County

to %, and then finishing the Ches-
terhill game Saturday night on the
long end of 36 to IL count The
Williamstown game was fast and
furious through the earlier period,
but as the margin widened the en-
thusiasm subsidized The Chesterhill
reserves were also defeated Satur-
day night 80 to 90 Saturdays
game was the last at home contest
for the Indians this year. A large
and enthusiastic audience was pres
ent to bid farewell to the seniors of
the team-Capt Fred Wilcox, CO.
captain Freddie James, Lawrence
White, Joseph Mcpherson, Jack
Garrett 1t looks as though it
might be some time before Stock
port will be at he head of the list
again with it's usual number one
team. The Indians did not have
their usual record of few losses and
many wins this year, but they have
played some good basketball, and
their year has been success in
many different ways. All that is left
this year is the tournament, and
that to the Indians means two
ngs-Pennsville and another bat
tie of the century.
The small schools of the county
have their first real chance in the
history of tournaments to cop a
tournament championship trophy
Any one of the schools in the coun-
ty outside of Pennsville and Stock
port has a chance which has never
been offered before. Already the
highly priced trophies have been
received and it looks like merry
time ahead for the basketball en-
thusiasts of Morgan county.
Honor roll grade five for Decem-
ber: Wilma James, Carol Pugh,
Anna Henery and Mail Martin.
Sixth grade: Carleton Williams.
, Jimmie Henery, Sheldon Hilaman
and Raleigh Brookover.
Honor roll for first grade for
| January. Dick Trout, Chester Nc
Atee, Marjorie Carr, Faye Waite
and Elma Marie James. Second
grade (grade Al Opal Sealock,
Joyce Hilaman, Corrine Williams,
Evart Clifford and Richard Durbin.
Second grade: (grade b Earl
Schaad and Garnet Ellis.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

In the pursuance of the order Of
the Probate Court Of Morgan County.
auction. on the 18th day of February,
1884, at 200 o'clock P. M. at the
door of the Court House in McCon-
nelsville, Ohio, the following describ-
ship of Center. County of Morgan.
FIRST TRACT: Being the South
West Quarter of the North West
Township six (e) and Range ten
G0), containing forty-one and 35-1o0
4135) acres. more or less.
SECOND TRACT: Situated in the
Southeast Quarter Of the. Northeast
ship six CO.. and Range ten (io). Be
ginning at a stone at the northeast
corner Of said Quarter of Quarter
section ten (1o), thence Gin Nov.
asans ass1 to s. s stone degrafn M By
black walnut: 13 minutes N. AZ 1-2
degrees W., 80 lks.; thence along the
middle Of the Cumberland Grade
thanee Hoad S q degrees w S3 chans
thence S: "a degrees. e. 1 80
chains; thence s. 16 IA degrees. e.
$50 chains; thence S. II 3--4 degrees.
r. chains; to the Quarter Section
chains to Southeast corner of North
east Quarter of said Section ten (10);
thence North along the Section line.
to place of beginning, containing
THIRD TRACT: Beginning at a
stone on the south line of Subdivision
No. five 90, in Section ten (1O),
Township six (6) and Range ten
(10), 15k rods west Of the East
line of said Section ten (10); thence
running East 81 1-2 rods; thence
South 16 rods; thence diagonally 81
and 81-100 rods to place of beginning.
containing 1.37h acres of land. more
or less.
Containing in all three tracts 54.-
765 acres ofS1and. more or less, but
subject to all legal highways.
Said premises are appraised at ST.
600, and must be sold for not less
than two-thirds of said appraised
value and the terms Of sale are cash
In hand. on date of sale
DEIBERT T.. HUTCHINS.
As Executor of the Estate OF
John A. Hutchins, deceased.
BY r. M. Winegardner
Plaintiffs Attorney 1919
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL
ESTATE
The State of Ohio. Morgan County.
Common Pleas Court
William G. Dutton, Plaintiff

The state of Ohio. Morgan County.
Common Pleas Court
William G. Dutton, Plaintiff
VS..
Leila B Duttom. Defendant
Case No 10
Tn pursuance of an Order of Sale on
Execution in the above entitled & ac-
auction. at the door of the Court
house in McConnelsvlle. Ohio in the
above named County. on Saturday,
the Gath day of February, 1884. at l
(one) o'clock, p. NJ, the following
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 80. Town II.
end of the East half of said quarter
Section. containing in all One Hun
dred and Five f105) Acres. more or
less and together constituting Sub
division so of said Section.
Second Tract
Being in Malta Township and be-
ing a part of the Southwest Quarter
Of said Section 20, Town II. Range
stone. in the East line of raid Quar-
ter Section. which is "A rods North Of
the Southeast corner of said Quarter
Section: thence North 2 degrees. 81
minutes East on SaiO East line Ito %
rods to stone in the center of said
Section: thence North 88 degrees, 20
minutes West 1913 rods: thence South
as degrees. East 16 rods to a stone:
thence South S0k degrees. East 1868
rods to a stone: thence South Ga 3-4
degrees. East Is. .04 rods to a stake;
thence South ~ degrees. East 10 20
rods to a stone: thence South 9h de-
erees East 24.72 rods to a stone:
| thence South sc degrees, Fast 10. so
! rods to q stake: thence South 16R
degrees. East 7.08 rods: thence South
! 81 degrees, East 16. .5S rods to stone:
! thence South 81 IA degrees. East
! 648 rods: thence South 40k degrees,
East "a. 9s rods to stone; thence
South 43 degrees. East Is 40 rods to
| the place of beginning, containing
414s Acres more or less. and being
! subdivision Six 60 of said Section.
Containing in both tracts herein
above mentioned One Hundred Forty
! six and 48-100 acres of land. more or
! less. but subject to all legal high
| WAYS.
! Said Premises Appraised at Fifteen
| Hundred fs1500. 00) Dollars.
Terms Of Sale: Cash
l.. b. ADREAN
Sheriff Of Morgan County. Ohio.
/ r. M. Winegardner.
Attorney 25j5
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Stockport Route Two

Preaching services at Mt. Olivet
Sunday morning at 10:30. Sunday
school at 8 80.
The ladies of the Farmerette club
will be entertained at the home Of
Mrs. Cecil Davis, Wednesday, Feb.
21.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM l.. Smith
MAUD Hosom) of McCutchenville
announce the arrival of five
pound son on Jan. "a, named Ken
dal Maurice. The new arrival is
the grandson of Arthur Hosom, and
great grandson of James P. Hosom
and wife of this place.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Willis
Young, Feb. u, an Sh pound girl.
named Katherine Ann. Grandpar-
ents are Mr.. and Mrs. John Young
and Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Hanson.
Great grandparents are Mrs. Emily
Fullmer and James Hanson.
Harold McVey of Columbus Wis
tied Monday with his mother, Mrs.
Olive Hanna. He expects to leave
soon for Arizona where he will
take his wife, for the benefit OF her
health.
The son born to Clarence Calen-
dine and wife has been named Ken
meth Meredith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Calendine
and children were Sunday guests
at the home of Walter Porter and
wife at Pennsville.
Mrs. George Brokaw of McCon-
nelsyille was Sunday guest Of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Chapman.
VIM. Winstanley who spent the
past two weeks at Columbus, while
he was taking treatment, has re-
turned home. He is in very poor
health.
Dewey Newman of Columbus
was the guest recently of his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Newman.
Arthur Calendine and sons have
purchased a tract Of timber OF
Arch Moore and expect to move
their saw mill there soon.
Miss Marie Darnell was the guest
Sunday of Misses Alta and Alice
Hambel.
VIM. Newman is confined to his
home, with grip.
Suffering from a Fall
VIM. Rowland and Bernard Han
son and sons Willis and Edgar,
were at the Eliza Hanson home
Monday, to see their son Arthur,
who fell from a tree about week
ago. and who is in a very bad con-
dition, resulting from the fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Il. Watson were
guests Sunday afternoon at the
home Of l.. M. Ryan and wife.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

ing; thence in northerly direction
through the Bertha OIiphant farm to
the creek crossing where said alter
alton will terminate at old road. The
present road beginning at the l.. NJ
Hilton residence and terminating at
the creek crossing where said a1tera-
tion terminates is hereby vacated.
On motion said petition was accepted,
and February 24th. 1884. at 2 p. m
was set as the day for viewing. and
March 9th, 1884. at o'clock p. m.
was set as day for final hearing. at
the office of said County Commission
ers. for all persons whose interests
would be affected by said change, and
for granting or refusing said change.
H.. w. GORDON, !.
Clerk of the Board OF County
Commissioners. 8f2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Wauneta Bingham of Malta route
were Sunday guests at Lawrence

Wauneta Bingham of Malta route
were Sunday guests at Lawrence
McInturf's.
Mr.. and Mrs Norman Scott
spent Sunday with Mrs. Scott's
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Scott
Butler of Blue Rock.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davis of Nc
Connelsville and Clara McInturf
spent Sunday at Cyd McInturf's.
Word has been received that Mrs
Anna Johnson whose illness was
mentioned last week, seems to be
holding her own.
Lydia Parsons and Name McEl.
fresh spent day recently with
Mrs. Lizzie Ham
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Parsons
spent Sunday at Lydia Parsons and
celebrated Corwin's birthday.
Mrs. Faith Scott spent Friday al
Everett McInturf's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett McInturt
| and Floyd McInturf, wife and two
sons of New Philadelphia expect to
leave Thursday for two weeks
visit with relatives in Florida.
Clarice James spent the week end
with Louise and Opal Gibeaut OF
the twin cities.
Harvey Greathouse and wife and
Robert Tignor were Sunday dinner
guests at John Greenhouses.
F. S. McInturf and wife spent
Sunday at j. r. Best's.
Alta RouanZoin is helping at the
James Harris home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight McInturf
expect to go to housekeeping in the
Williams building in Pennsville,
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs George Shanks
spent Friday with Mrs, Mary Mer-
rill,