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Evening star., 1934-12-21

board. were In charge ct Mrs. Ernest
N. Smith.
Evening star., 1934-12-21

Mr.. J. 4. Lamp was host at lunch
con yesterday at the Carlton Hotel,
the company numbering Is.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
TOrbert Car Skids
And Goes Over Bank

AS Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Torbert
and their daughter Harriet were re-
turning from Columbus Sunday ev-
ening, with Mrs. Torbert driving
they had thrilling experience and
were fortunate to escape serious in
jury, in an auto accident. At about
s o'clock, when two miles or so
above Philo, their car, unexpected
ly to them, hit ice on the road,
causing it to skid, turn around, and
go over the bank-a distance of
several feet, and against two trees,
which fortunately kept it from go
ing into the river. While none Of
the three occupants of the car were
hurt seriously, all were considera-
bly, bruised, and nervous from the
shock. Herbert Jones and his son
Herbert who were passing at the
time assisted them out of the car.
The machine was considerably
damaged--a front wheel being
broken, and the tenders and back
of the car damaged some. Assist
ance from garage here was secur-
ed to get the machine up onto
the road, but it was possible for it
to be used the rest of the trip
home, under it's own power.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Herbert c.. Lewis
Given Appointment

Captain Herbert c. Lewis, of
appointed director of two relief
stores that are being opened in
Youngstown. The appointment came
to Mr.. Lewis through Adjutant Cen
eral Henderson, and came unso-
licited. General Henderson has
given him leave of absence as cap
tain from Wagon Company. The
appointment carries with it good
salary. Mr.. Lewis is popular here
with wide circle of acquaintance,
who are plesaed to learn Of his ap-
pointment. 1t will be recalled that
at the election a year ago last fall,
he tied for clerk of courts and in
the casting of lots lost.
He was in Columbus Tuesday re-
ceiving instructions.
Mr.. Lewis returned home Tues
day evening. He leaves Friday to
take up his new duties. AS stated,
he is warehouse supervisor, and
will look after six counties as fol-
lows: Lake, Jefferson, Trumbull,
Columbiana, Mahoning and Geauga.
Just how long Mr.. Lewis will be
away he does not know, but at
least until May, and most likely
longer His wife and daughter
Ann expect to join him in about a
week, and their plan is to take a
small furnished apartment
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
DR.. Leeper Chairman
OF His Class Reunion

DR.. j. F. Leeper, of McConnels-
vile, has received word of his ap-
pointment as Glass of 1878 reunion
chairman for the centennial cele-
bration to be held March 1-3 by
Ohio State Universitys college of
medicine, in Columbus.
Dean J. H. J.. Upham of the
medical college has asked DR..
Leeper to enlist the interest of
medical alumni in his class, in the
centennial events.
According to the information re-
ceived by the local chairman, some
of the country's leading medical
and surgical men will take part in
the three day program. A score of
leading medical and surgical men
will be present to conduct clinics
in their various fields. In addition
the program will include a round
of class reunions and fraternity
banquets arranged for the enter
tainment of returning alumni,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Fire At Kincaid Home Fought
In Sub-ZerO Weather


The fire alarm little after ten
o'clock Friday morning called the
men of the fire department to the
home of Mr.. Clyde Kincaid on Ken
nebec hill, where they arrived as
quickly as they could, on account OF
the necessary detour, and went to
work, and after an hour or so had
succeeded in extinguishing the fire
which might with more delay have
been a serious one. 1t originated in
some studding adjoining the f1ue,
and near anopening made here the
stove pipe enters the flue, in front
room down stairs, and made its
way through to the roof. The down
affected, the walls were charred,
and somewhat damaged as to paper,
plastering, etc., in the work of put
ting out the fire; and keeping from
damaging the furniture, ETC., neces-
STATED quick action and the remov-
al of some of the furnishings from
the lower floor The damage was
not heavy, the loss being covered
BY insurance.
The sub-zero weather made the
matter of putting out the fire, con-
siderably more difficult and hazard
Gus than usual, and three Of the
firefighters suffered painful in
juries from the severe cold. They.
were Edsel Miller who had one ear
frozen, and Ernest Scott and Carl
Miller, each of whom had both
hands badly nipped by the cold
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
TrimbIe Man Instantly Killed

August Leadinghaus, 72 years of
age, was hit by an automobile and
instantly killed last week, while
crossing the road in front OF his
home at Trimble, to enter car
belonging to Harvey Smith of near
Bishopville, with whom he was to
ride to his work at Sunday creek
mine, near Millfield. The car which
struck him. was occupied by Harry
Williams. colored, of Glouster, and
his son Lawrence, 90, who were on
their way to work in mine at
Drydock The son was driving.
They said they did not see Mr..
Leadinghaus until just before the
car struck him. 1t was stated
later upon investigation that some
lack of adjustment about their ma
chine kept the brakes from working
properly, so that if the car should
be travelling at the rate of say 35
miles per hour, and the brakes were
applied it would go at least 60 feet
Before coming to a stop. Some con-
fiicting evidence offered az the in
quest caused the case to be carried
over to the grand jury, to decide
what, if any, action should be TAX
en-
The deceased was married twice,
his second wife and six children of
the first marriage surviving.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Trips And Falls And
Is Severely Injured

Mr.. Orland Sans who is en-
ployed with the Ohio Fuel Gas Co.,
and working at the pumping sta
ton, was severely injured Saturday
night. About midnight he left the
station and started to his room
which is at the James Bump resi-
dence. On his way he stopped at
Link Wilson's, and on leaving trip
ped and fell across an open top cis-
tern, but saved himself from going
in. He was very severely bruised
and injured in the fall, and was
brought here by Wayne Wilson to a
Doctors office, where he received
medical attention, and then was
taken to the Mrs. Martha Betz resi-
dence where he remained until
Monday when he was able to be re-
moved to his home at Athens.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Death OF Homer Newton

Mr. Homer Newton, aged about
Al, died at Las this morning at
the family home on the Chase farm,
near Stockport. Death followed an
illness of about two weeks with
brain trouble His wife who was
Carrie Ellis. survives, and two chill
dren-- Miss Onieta Newton and
Dana, both of the home. His par
ents were John and Hannah Coul-
son Newton. The latter is deceas-
ed. Besides his father, who lives
at Pennsville, he is survived by two
brothers, Chester, near Stockport,
and Jesse of near Todds, and the
following sisters. Mary, wife of
Jesse Williams of Pennsville; Lol-
lie, wife of Delbert Starting, Todds
Myrtle. wife of Carl woodward,
Marion township, and Grace, wife
of Paul Ellis of Philo. A brother
Francis and sister Sadie died when
about two years of age.
Funeral services are not COM
plete.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Walter Sheets, World
War Soldier, Dies

| The death of Walter B. Sheets
| occurred at his home in McConnels-
vile Wednesday morning, about
80, and came as quite surprise
to his friends and acquaintances, as
while it was known that he was i'll,
his serious condition was not gen
orally realized. His last illness
which was very severe covered a Pc
riod of about two weeks, but previ-
GUS to that he had not been in good
health for some time-partially as
the result of having been gassed
while in service in the World war.
He served eight months overseas in
that conflict, going with the 158th
Depot Brigade. and was in the 91st
division, serving in Company F Of
363d Infantry, then being trans
ferred to the 28th division, serving
in Battery f Of the 106th Field Ar
tillery, as private at Ypres-Lys
He was discharged May Is, 1919.
Previous to going overseas he had
been stationed at Camp Sheridan
L.
member of the Masonic lodge, of
the I. 0. O. F., and of the American
Legion.
The deceased was a son of the
Late Benton Sheets, who was SOL
dier in the Civil war, and of Mrs.
Sarah Wallace Sheets, and was
born in McConnelsville, and was
lifelong resident of this place. He
was in his 48th year, his birthday
coming Oct. T. His brother Edward
Sheets lost his life in the garage
explosion which occurred here in
the year 1914. Surviving are his
aged mother and his sister Miss Ell
sic Sheets, of the home. The de-
ceased was industrious and highly
regarded. He was by trade con-
crete worker and brick layer, and
had been engaged at times in work
along other lines.
The funeral of Mr.. Sheets will be
held Friday afternoon at one
o'clock, at the Methodist Protestant
church, under the auspices Of Cor
inthian lodge, No. Ill, F. & A. M.
Rev w. j. Mccarthy Of Ridgeway,
o., will be the officiating minister,
and Rev. C. E. Bulen, pastor of the
local church, will have part in the
service. Burial will be made in the
McConnelsville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Wool Growers Hold
Interesting Meeting

At the annual meeting of the
Morgan County Wool Growers as
sociation, held here in the Morris
building Saturday, L. A. Coffman,
secretary of the State Wool Grow
ers' association, was the main
speaker and gave a talk that was
very interesting and profitable to
the wool growers assembled, and
was much appreciated by them.
Mr.. Coffman believes that the out
look for the wool business is en-
couraging.
The association elected officers
for the coming year as follows !:
President, w. M. Shilling: vice
president, B. A. Carr; secretary, G..
o. Thomas; executive committee,
w. C. Glenn, Chas. Newburn, Harry
Carter, Carl Barkhurst and G. v.
Cheadle.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
FARMERS PARTLY EXEMPT
FROM TAN
May Sell 800 Pounds of Pork With
out Paying Processing Tax

On Nov %, 1888, the bureau of
internal revenue issued a release in
which it was stated that the pro-
ducer who slaughters his own hogs
and sells or otherwise disposes of
any part of the products is subject
to the processing tax on the portion
sold. Commissioner of Internal Rev
enue Helvering now states the fact
that that ruling has been changed.
Under regulations just issued by
the secretary of agriculture, ap-
proved by the president, the pro-
ducer of hogs may sell or exchange
during any marketing year not to
exceed 800 pounds of products. de-
rived from hogs slaughtered by him
without payment of any processing
tax. The producer in this instance
means the owner of the hog at the
time of farrowing. IT the producer
processes hogs and sells or ex-
changes during any marketing year
products derived therefrom in ex-
cess of 800 pounds, but not in ex-
cess of 1000 pounds he shall be en-
titled to the exemption on 800
pounds, but shall pay the process
ing tax on the amount sold in ex-
cess of 800 pounds. He is not en-
titled to any exemption if he, to-
gether with his own family, en-
ployes or household, processes hogs
produced by him and sells or ex-
changes more than 1000 pounds of
the products derived therefrom dur
ing any marketing year.
Any person who slaughters hogs
and sells all or any part of them
should confer with the collector of
internal revenue for his district
who will advise him as to whether
or not he is subject to tax, and,
II so, will assist him in preparing
and filing the necessary returns.
The foregoing is from Harry F.
Busey, collector of internal rev.
,nue.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Legion Sponsors
The S. @. S. Plan

The American Legion, which has
always stood for adequate educa-
tional facilities, Is sponsoring a
plan whereby every county in Ohio
will have what is to be called a
"Save Ohio Schools" committee,
composed of representative Of
each Legion post and representa-
tive of each civic organization in
the county, interested in the con-
tinuance of our schools.
Atty Francis S. Doudna has been
appointed chairman of this S. o. S.
committee for Morgan county, and
he requests that every civic organ
ization such as the Rotary club.
Parent-Teacher association, Grange.
O. S. U. Alumni, etc., wishing to
identify itself with this movement,
get in touch with him Immediately,
giving him the name of the member
who will represent the organization
in each case.
Local conditions with regard to
schools will be studied by this
county committee, and our state
representative will be contacted
from time to time with regard to
school legislation. 1t is not the in
tention that this committee sup
port any particular piece of legisla-
tion, but the members Of the gen.
eral assembly must understand
that adequate educational facilities
are expected for the children Of
Ohio, without imposing an undue
burden on the tax payer. The
schools must be kept open.
The schools of not only Ohio, but
of the nation, are in serious con-
dition The school budget of this
nation has been reduced by about
1878, 100000 a year, and this when
enrollments have increased more
thon million since 1880. More
than 1000 rural schools failed to
open this year. One teacher out
Of every six will receive less than
$3.50 for the school term, and in
many cases teachers salaries are
being deferred. In Ohio, the legis-
ldIOfS are pfdcllcdlly ignoring tho
schools Morgan county is only one
Of S8 counties in this state. How
ever, when 88 S. O. S. committees
n Ohio let the general assembly
know they, and those back of them,
expect everything possible to be
lone to keep the schools of Ohio
,pen, less time will be spent by this
,ody fussing over unimportant bills
md neglecting such an important
hing as the education of those
Who are expected to be the leaders
# tomorrow.
Members of the S. o. S commit
ee for Morgan county will be an
in this paper at an early
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Let The Contract For
Road Improvement

Beightlers & Hussey Of Columbus
have been awarded contract for the
Chesterhill-Marion township road
Improvement, at their bid of $7O,-
.962, which was but 500 less than
the estimated cost But the one
bid was submitted. This firm has
done considerable road work about
Glouster and Cambridge. The total
length of the Improvement is 1866
miles. Federal funds in the sum
of $65,000 have been programmed
for this project. 1t is to be of
concrete slab, with a width of 20
to 80 feet. The labor for this prof.
ect is to be selected through the
local unemployment office, Lee
Carpenter, director Work will
likely commence soon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Mother OF f. Il. Schneider Dies

Mrs. Ernestine Hickethier
Schneider, aged 90, died Monday
night at the family home in Zanes-
vile. For two days she had been
in comatose condition, the only
illness she had suffered throughout
her life. She was born in Germany,
and came to America at the age of
IL years, and was educated in
Washington, D. G. In the year
1871 she and her husband Adolph
Schneider moved to GAINESVILLE,
where her husband published the
GAINESVILLE Post, a German newspa-
per. He died in the year 1896.
Mrs. Schneider was a member of
the Pilgrim Evangelical church,
GAINESVILLE, and for 36 years had
been secretary of its ladies' aid So
ciety. She was the mother of eight
children, three of whom survive,
one of them being Ernest B.
Schneider.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Lewis Gibbons Recommended
To West Point.

Lewis Gibbons of Chesterhill has
been recommended by Congressman
Robert T. Secrest, for appointment
to the U. S. military academy at
West Point. John Ridenbaugh OF
Frazeysburg has been selected as
first alternate, and Osborne Wise
man, GAINESVILLE, as second alternate.
The entrance examination will be
held Tuesday, March s. Lewis Glib
bons is son of Frank Gibbons Of
Chesterhill. His mother, deceased,
was before marriage Cathleen Crew,
daughter of the late Charles Crew
and wife. Young Gibbons is
graduate of Chesterhill high school,
and is in his sophomore year at
Ohio University, Athens.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Another Fire Run

The firemen made run Tuesday
afternoon to the James Flanagan
residence on Kennebec hill. How
ever, there was no fire. The SCOT
in the chimney caught fire, and
dropped down inside, and smoke
escaping through opening in the
bricks made 1t appear that there
was fire about the chimney. The
only damage was caused by tearing
off weather boards. looking for the
blaze.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

John r. Matthew, aged rs, died
Tuesday at his home in Waterford.
He was son of the late Charles
and Martha Power Matthew. Sur
viving are his wife Mrs. Deborah
Cole Matthew and a son and daugh-
ters who are Charles Matthew OF
Beverly. Mrs. Martha White and
Mrs. Cora Rohrer, Waterford: Mrs.
Maggie Davis and Mrs. Virgie
Wright. Swift. Burial will be made
Friday at Beverly.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Morgan County Achievement
Program Feb. 20

Miss Elma Garvin will give a
county wide canning demonstration
at the NJ & M. high school build
ing Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 10 a. m.
A pot luck dinner will be served at
noon. The achievement program
is being arranged for the afternoon,
and several numbers of special in
terest are being arranged. All the
leaders in the nutrition study
groups are urged to be present, and
anyone who is interested is well
come to come.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Death OF Mrs. Ethel struckman

Word has been received here by
Mrs. George Mckinney, of the
death of her niece, Mrs. Ethel
Southard Struckman, which occur
red Feb. 2 at her home near Basil.
after an illness of months dura-
ton. She is survived by her hus-
band, Everett Struckman, and son
Kenneth. She was a daughter of
the late DR.. s. C. Southland and
wife, former residents Of Morgan
county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Finley Refrigerator
Truck Is Damaged

The Frank Finley packing plant
refrigerator truck was considerably
damaged Monday of this week, near
Whipple. De Witt Barkhurst of
Malta, an employe of the packing
plant, was driving the truck. The
roads were icy, and in order to
avoid a possible collision with a
school bus, he voluntarily ditched
the refrigerator truck. No one was
injured. The truck was insured.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Relief Office Moved

The relief office, w. B. Porter,
director, is being moved this week
from the second floor of the court
house to the room In .the Brown
Stanbery- Finley building, back OF
DR.. J. A. Kings office. AS stated
last week, the unemployment office,
Lee Carpenter, director. has been
moved to the former automobile
club room in the Morris building.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Deaths Toll

Feb. s to 15, 1884

Feb. 8 to Is, 1884
Richard Downing, Museville.
Clayton Pickenpaugh, Caldwell.
James Rush, GAINESVILLE.
Virgil Shrivers, East Bloom.
Lawrence B. Pake. High Hill.
Mrs. Ethel Struckman. Basil.
Walter B. Sheets, McConnelsville.
Mrs. M. G. Street. Sayre,
John Lambert, Reinersville.
Homer Newton, Windsor Tp.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Meat Being Distributed

Mr.. H. ]. Leggett, county food
distributor, received 484 pieces OF
beef Tuesday - (about $500
pounds) which was distributed the
same day. Last week Mr. Leggett
received about 5000 pounds smok-
ed pork which is being distributed
this week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

The Women's Bible class Of the
Presbyterian church will hold their
February business and social meet
ing. next Monday evening. the 18th,
at the home Of Mrs. L. j. Weber.
Mrs. Jennie Gregg and Mrs. Rosa
Fouts will be assistant hostesses.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
EmpIoyes Meet In Columbus

Messrs. Mark Dew and Harold
Blank were in Columbus, Monday
night, where they attended a meet
ing and banquet of the Standard
Oil employees, held at the Deshler-
WalIick hotel. Several hundred
were present. Myron Dew accom-
panied Mr.. Dew and Mr.. Blank,
and appeared on the musical part
Of the entertainment of the meet
ing. Myron who is g years OF age,
sings, and plays his own accom-
paniment on the guitar, and has
marked talent.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
10 Below Zero

Our government weather observ-
err, Floyd Davis, informs us that
last Friday morning, Feb 8, was
the coldest of the winter, so far, 10
below zero. Saturday it was zero;
Sunday, the coldest was IA; Mon
day, 20; Tuesday, 21; and Wednes-
day, four. The last snowfall was
IL inches. Friday morning the
river was frozen over.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Mrs. Nan Crawford of Cumber-
land who is spending the winter
here with her sister Mrs. Angeline
Cotton, has been i'll with cold and
complications.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Wholesale Grocery Organizes

The Muskingum Valley Grocery
Co. recently organized with John F.
Dover, president; Dr.. C. E. Nor
thrup, vice president Mrs. Anna
Price, ecretary-treasurer; Harry
G.. Allen, general manager. The
officers named and f. B. Kraps and
Mrs. Lizzie Dover comprise the
board of directors. The past year
was one of the best this company
has enjoyed
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Mr.. Ronald Gordon, student at
O. S. u, who came home to spend
over Sunday with his wife, and par
ents Auditor and Mrs. H. w. Cor
don, was unable to return to coli
lege. and has been home all week
suffering with stomatitis.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Workine For A Street Proiect

OUHOVC IOyNCC
Resident State Engineer Fred G..
Barkhurst and Auditor HI. w. Cor
don are endeavoring to get the
state to resurface Main street of
McConnelsville-M This i'm
provement If granted will come un-
der the state highway department,
and would not be CWA project.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Prosecuting Attorney Improving

Prosecuting Attorney Carlos M
Riecker who has been absent from
his office for more than a week
and confined to his home at Todds,
is improving, and was able to be
up Tuesday for the first. He may
possibly be able to return to his
office the last of this week. He is
suffering with grip, and .complica-
tions.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Harry Harrison Of Ringgold To-
cality was taken Wednesday to
Grant hospital, Columbus, for OBJ
servation. He is suffering with
kidney and bowel trouble, and is in
a critical condition.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Mrs. Fred vogel, 65, died Tues
day at the home Of her daughter
Mrs. Ralph Cain in GAINESVILLE. She
was sister Of Mrs. VIM. Miller Of
Blue Rock. Burial will be made
today at GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
c. Drury Speaks In Zanesvill.

l.. c. Drury Speaks In GAINESVILLE
Mr. Leonard G.. Drury was one of
the speakers at meeting Of the
Young Mems Democratic club of
Muskingum county, held Tuesday
evening in the Y. M. C. A. of Zanes-
vile. Better than $50 persons were
present. Other speakers were Her
bert S. Duffy, candidate for at
torney general, and Judge Charles
Zimmerman Of the Ohio supreme
court. Mr.. Drury is president of
the Morgan County Democratic
mems club.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Robert Clark At Hospital

Mr.. Robert Clark of near Malta,
son of Charles Clark, is at Bethesda
hospital, GAINESVILLE, where he un-
derwent an operation Wednesday
for hemorrhoids.