Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-03-01
SOME POLITICAL ACTIVITY
ALREADY BEING MANIFEST

! AS yet no Democrats have an
nounced their candidacy for county
offices, in this county. On the Re-
publican ticket, Chester s. Strong
announced for auditor; Asbury M.
! Bankes of Deerfield and N M.
i Wood of Marion. for commissions
er. L. B. Adrean for sheriff, and
J. Mrs. Katherine McKeown. clerk OF
courts, are each asking for an
other term in their respective Of
fees No common pleas or probate
judge. or county surveyor. will be
elected in this county at the fall
election.
In so far as we can learn, Hon.
Kenneth G.. Ray is the only Repub-
lican who has announced his cam
didacy for congress, in this district.
Some weeks ago an insurance agent
in GAINESVILLE announced his candi-
dacy but he has since moved away
and is not candidate We also
understand that the late Atty Chas.
Leeper of Marietta had planned to
be candidate.
Secrest May Have Opposition
According to a news item sent
out last week, and published in
some of the city papers. the hint is
passed out that State Marshal
Frank G.. Henry of Marietta may
oppose for congress the present in
cumbent, Robert T. Secrest. The
article follows.
Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 22-The
boys who "cover the state house,
and watch the political situation
throughout the state intimated to-
day that a strong under-current Is
brewing in the Fifteenth district to
have State Fire Marshal Frank
Henry enter the Democratic race
for congressman against the pres
ent incumbent, Congressman Rob-
ert T. Secrest, of Senecaville. IT is
pointed out by those Sin the know
that Henry, a native of Marietta
and strong political factor in the
state, has plainly broken with Sc
crest on numerous occasions since,
bis election. Henry was a powerful
backer of Secrest when the con-
gresham was elected, but the
breach has widened and it is indi-
Gated by the opponents of Secrest
that Henry is the man they want to
make the race. So-called diff
culties" on the postoffice situations
9c1l NJ nd
ties are said to have started the ball
rolling among Democrats who op-
pose Secrest, and the hint here is
that their numbers are increasing.
Henry, who can perhaps call more
persons in the Fifteenth district by
their first names than anyone else.
was absolutely non-committal on
his Intentions to seek the con-
gressional favor, when the matter
was brought to his attention here
This is the first intimation. we
have had that Mr.. Henry was con-
,emplating making the race for
congress. Word had reached us
hat he might get in the race for
governor. However, should he con-
sent to run, and he should land in
he halls of congress, it is proph-
.sied that he would be a second
edition of the late dynamic Uncle
'oe" Cannon.
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1t is going the rounds that Con-
FRESHMAN Nell Underwood of New
lexington, who has served a num-
er Of terms in congress, may not
e candidate for reelection this
ear, and instead may become a
andidate for governor. As has
cen stated in this paper, Under
rood first saw the light of day in
lorgan county, having been born
\ York township.
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No definite word has come from
ormer Governor Vic Donahey as
} whether he is to contest with
overnor White for the nomination
Or United States senator. We won
er if it could be possible that he
waiting until he comes here to
ddress the Women's Federated
emocratic club, to make his an
Since writing the above, we learn
lat Branson Miller, Republican, is
so candidate for missioner,
nd Dale Ellis, Republican, for
leriff.