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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-10-12
COMMISSION OF THE
PROPHET

Call to speak the truth came to
jeremiah apparently at his pater-
nal abode in a priestly town. The
divine appointment was explicit:
IL ordained thee a prophet unto
the nations. At first jeremiah
shrank like Moses from the task.
He felt his utter incompetence as
an orator. He regarded himself
as simply a child without the ex-
perience or ability requisite in a
prophet. But the divine admoni-
ton was instantaneous and effec-
tive. Let not jeremiah call him.
self a child or hide behind his al
legged inability to speak. God him
self would assume the responsible
lily of sending him where he was
to 90 and commanding him eX-
actly what to say. Then came
the divine assurance calming the
troubled spirit of the prophet in
the face of opposition and prom
Using him deliverance out of the
difficulties he must face in doing
his duty. The divine amounting
now qualified jeremiah for the
ministry. AS Isiah's lips We're
touched with the live coal from
the altar so the mouth of Jeremiah
was touched by the hand of Jeho-
yah with the declaration: I have
put my words in thy mouth" Fl
nally, divine authority was given
the prophet in fulfilment of his
mission. While his work funda-
mentally was spiritual it never
theless concerned vitality his own
and other nations. Thus he was
a kind of vice-gerent or oversecr
whose ministry was to be first de-
structive and then constructive.
Four verbs expressed the first
phase, "pluck up-break down.
destroy--overthrow." Two verbs
cover the second phase: Build
plant"
CHARGE OF THE PRIESTS
Command to speak the truth
came to Jeremiah from the Lord.
Jehoiakim, the wicked son and
successor of the good king Josiah
and Judah, had just come to the
throne it was about about the year
610 BIC. His accession furnish
ed the occasion and the opportun-
ity for a message from God to the
people. In brief, it was a warn
ing prediction that if Judah per-
sisted in its wickedness, then the
Temple must come to ruin like
olden Shiloh and Jerusalem itself
be blasted with curse in the eyes
of all nations. Faithfully did the
faithful prophet deliver the en-
trusted message in the midst of the
multitudes thronging the Temple
from all parts of the land. But
it fell upon dull ears and only
reused general Indignation. The
mercenary rabble, as in the case
of the Messiah many years after
ward, rose up against the prophet.
In derision they repeated his
prophecy. In hot anger they cried
out their sentence of death upon
him. With one accord they rush
ed madly about him in the sacred
courts.
COURT OF THE PRINCES
Courage to speak the truth was
exhibited by jeremiah in the
Temple. The popular clamor de.
manded immediate settlement OF
the case. The princes of Judah
at once appeared from the kings
home and at the Temple entrance
took their seats for the trial. The
accusation was presented by the
priests and prophets who said hi
Sunday morning message theme
will be Successful Association.
And the sermon subject in the
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-10-12
C.OLORED CHURCHES

STAR BETHEL BAPTIST
Rev. G.. H. I.evant, minister.
The pastor announces that tn
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14
SNAKES AS RACERS

Last summer when we We're. run
ming wild with batch of effusions,
we had something to say about
snakes. We ought to know better
than to do such thing, as it was
not the proper time. But now,
while they are deep down in their
hibernacula,-tiny cayerns, all knot
ted up into ball, and in a state
of torpor, they can't molest us only
in our dreams and ina agination.
But what induced this, anything but
pleasant, subject was that recently
a California university professor,
doubtless after much study and
research) comes to the front with
the startling and important Cd dis
covery that man, with the right
use of his legs, can outrun snake.
This is glorious news indeed, but
coming many years too late. Had
we known this much sooner, look
what it would have saved u.s.
miles of fast and useless running.
But now, what account will this in
formation be to us, even if true,
since we all ride in automobiles.
We are wondering if this learn
ed professor over there on the coast
has had experience with every
species of snakes, and particularly
those long, 1.-THE, elegant "cusses,"
that had white ring around their
neck, and were called "racers?"
They were here in this part of Ohio
in an early day, even up to the
early 70's. The sprinter who would
keep ahead of one of those white
necked devils, especially when the
"old serpent . was on the war
path would have to go some. Our
idea of outrunning one of those
speed demons, when he had his dan
der up, would be to be at the tail
end, running as fast as your legs
would take you in the opposite di-
rection. But what if his snake
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14
POrterSVille

Wayne Bankes and family attend
ed meeting at Pennsville, Sunday,
and enjoyed dinner with Mr.. and
Mrs. James Pollock. Mrs. Angie
Reed who has been critically i'll, is
growing weaker Mrs. Philip Tay-
lor spent Monday and Tuesday at
the Leslie Taylor homes. S. Nc
Neal visited Sunday with Joe APP
pier and family VIM. Taylor who
has been critically Ill the last few
weeks, is growing weaker. - Mrs.
Huffman of Neelyville visited the
first of the week at the home of her
son Chas. Huffman Kenneth Ogg
and family were Sunday visitors
with Albert Bankes and family
Curtis and Clarence Sidwell have
been ill with heavy colds. Mr.. and
Mrs. James Tharp of Columbus
spent Sunday with home folks
Mrs. Gerald Buckley who has been
suffering with laryngitis, is better.
Mrs. Chas. Huffman and two chill
dren spent Monday with Mrs. Albert
Bankes.- Elmer Jadwin is still i'm
proving --Grace Pettet is i'll with
heavy cold Mrs. Lizzie Campbell
has been suffering with sprained
ankle. Frank Breese who has been
on the sick list for some time, is
improving.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14

ces Marie, wife of James Harvey,
of Marietta; Richard Lee of West
field, Pa, and William Paul, Of the
home These, with three grand
children, James Edward, Mary Eliz-
abeth, and Donald Eugene, children
of MIR. and Mrs. James Harvey; her
mother, Mrs. P. J. Massey sister,
Mrs. Leo Braden of Smethport, Pa,
and a brother, Paul j. Massey of
Poplar ridge, survive. Her father
passed from life year and half
ago. Bessie was, as child and
woman, loving and lovable. She
died in Columbus, Feb. 8, 1895,
aged At years. She leaves to her
husband and children, with others
who loved her, the memory of her
grace and dignity, and of faithful
service in all of the different obli-
cations of life, as a legacy which
cannot be squandered.
Funeral services were held Mon
day afternoon at 1870, at the fam
lily home in GAINESVILLE, conducted by
Rev. w. j. Mills of Prospect aven-
ue, who also was the minister who
was in charge, at Deerfield church
when the deceased became a men,
Der. A number of beautiful floral
offerings spoke of the love and re-
spect of many friends. The singers
and pail bearers were neighbors
from her former home community,
Meadow Farm Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14
Red & White Win Two Games
Little Reds Win From Deavertown Grades
M. & M. Reserves Top The Crooksye Reserves By
Big Score; Chevies Lose To Gouster Luckofs 1919
But Win From Beverly By Small Margin.

away for the local lads In the
first half of Reserve game Little
Reds held their opponent to no
score. Crooksville was no competi-
tion for the Red and White, as the
Little Reds rolled over them by the
score of 18 to 2.
In the Varsity contest the Big
Reds started off as their Reserves
had done in the first game. The Big
Reds completely outplayed the Red
half. The Red and White piled up
II points while the best CrooksviIIe
could do was eight in the first half
But in the last half the Red and
Black came back much refreshed to
play the Red and White to stand
still Crooksville held the Big Reds
to IL points, while they gathered 16
for themselves. But after this no
BILE effort the Red and Black fell
short by five points. The final
score was 20 to "a.
In the last game of the evening
the White-Cliff Chevies suffered
their first defeat of the season by
the close score of IS to 49, The
defeat was in the. hands Of the
Glouster Merchants, tall fine pass
ing outfit with a good defense. The
Blue and White were badly off
form, missing many sucker shots
and handling the ball very poorly.
Next week the high school plays
New Lexington, while the White
Cliff Chevies play the Davis & Davis
team of Marietta. Fridays lineup:
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14
Bessie Massey Hansel

Bessie Leota, elder daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. P. j. Massey, was
born in Wichita county, Kansas,
April 13, 1887. Three years later
with her parents, she returned to
Ohio where she ever afterward re-
sided She attended school in NAL
ta, and at Poplar ridge, growing to
womanhood in that neighborhood.
AT an early age she united with the
Deerfield Presbyterian church. Lat
er while living in Muskingum coun-
ty, she transferred her membership
to Meadow Farm church. She was
a faithful and valued member of
these societies, walking the way of
life always with faith and rectitude.
In the spring of 1910, she was
united in marriage with Roy A.
Hansel of GAINESVILLE. They were
the parents Of three children: Fran
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14
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ship would overtake you, them
what? We never knew, perhaps to
try to get a strangle hold, else per-
haps just go ahead and kindly lead
the way. We never saw but two
live ones of this species, and we
were. "just kids" but in both if-
stances, we were compelled to beat
it,, We once saw one of these old
fellows being skinned, and we'll
never forget it. Joseph Mccall,
man widekly known in this part Of
the country for his "smart capers,
haw captured one and was skinning
it. He had taken it to a high rail
fence, where there was a wedge
shape split in the top rail and in
this opening he fastened the head
and proceeded to strip it of its hide.
OF course we We're curious. He
told us that by wearing this as
girdle around his bare body he<
would never have the rheumatism.
Ugh! What would be your prefer
ence? Here too Old timers told
many stories about these racers"
They were high hatters." that is
they had a very menacing way OF
getting their heads up when not in
a good humor Or when under full
headway. An OF timer whose rep
utation for truthfulness could not
be questioned, said he had seen one
of those racers coming down across
hillside meadow of timothy, near
harvest time. and the snakes head
was plainly visible above the wav-
ing grass.
When a boy, we were sent to an
orchard over on the hillside next to
woods, to get basket of apples.
While picking up the apples We
spied one of those old fellows about
two rods away with his head up and
eyeing us suspiciously. We thought
to banter him by throwing an ap-
pie in that direction, but unfortu-
nately, and by chance, we took him
smack, right on the white of the
neck. Instantly he made a dart to-
ward us and we started to run. In
glancing back we saw he was gain
ing on us. 1t was then we dropped
our basket and if ever we relied up
on our legs, that was the time.
Down across the hillside, jumping
across an old mill-race, filled with
stagnant water, and the next in
stant splashing through a creek, and
then across a narrow strip of pas
ture, we landed on top of tall
board pile clear out of breath. The
speed we attained in reaching that.
''haven of refuge" has never been
accurately computed. Over on the
hillside on mo Mans Land lay
the basket, but what became of his
lordship, the snake, we never knew.
The hired hand, working some little
distance away saw the flight and
gave a whoop, not knowing what it
was all about. In commenting on
it, he said that he had been there
ever since the first of April, and he
had sent me to do errands, bring
jug Of water, etc, many times, but
he didn't suppose anything could
ever happen that would get up such
a movement as that
We are much in doubt if this
California professor on snake
ology'' has any knowledge of those
ring streaked racers, which, by this
time, may be eXtinct.-Silas Thor
la
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14
Elmer r.. Mott

Elmer e. Mott was born at Nor
ganville, O., June IT, 1871, and de-
parted from life at his home in
Oakdale, O., Feb. 8, 1895. after
lingering illness from spinal trou-
BILE caused from an injury which he
received while working in coal
mine several years ago. He was 5S
years, seven months and 26 days of
age at the time of his death. He
was united in marriage to Martha
p. Embree. June 25, 1899 This
union was blessed with ten chill
dren, one having preceded him in
death He leaves to mourn their
ioss his loving wife and nine chill
dren: George, Ernest, Ray and Mrs.
Jennie Cuckler of Oakdale; Charles
and Mrs. Mary Venoy of Barberton,
o., and Geneva, Paul and Lee of the
home; also two brothers and one
sister, John, Adelbert and Mrs. Nora
McClelland, all of Glouster, O., and
two half-brothers, Gail of Columbus,
O., and Frank of Indiana. Eleven
grandchildren also survive, and "a
host of relatives and friends. He
united with the Advent Christian
church at Oakdale, about Is years
ago, and had lived consistent
Christian life ever since, firmly be-
lieving in God and the glorious
hope of a resurrection and living
again in the Kingdom of his God.
A vacant spot is left in his home
where he was a loved and honored
husband and father, a kind and
helpful neighbor, and a true friend.
We will ever miss him, but let us
struggle on with brave hearts, to
meet him in the land where there is
no more sorrow or parting.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14

Frank Nelson were business visitors
at Pennsville, Wednesday night
Homer Jachius of Deavertown spent
Thursday night with Donald Ogg.--
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Rainey are
the week with Frank Rain
ey and family of Malta - Lester
Timberman was calling on friends
at Stockport, Sunday Edgar CUE
ter was a business visitor at Crooks
Vile, Saturday Several from here
attended the play given by the Rose
Farm school at Triadelphia, Thurs
day evening. Mrs. c.. e. Nelson at
tended the achievement meeting at
McConnelsville, Tuesday of last
week Donovan Campbell was a
visitor at Athens, Saturday
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14
Little Reds Triumph

Little Reds Triumph
Last Friday night the Little Reds
defeated Deavertown grades, score,
1874, here at the armory.
Chevies Defeat Beverly
The White-Cliff Chevies of this
city defeated the Beverly Legion,
on the Beverly floor, by the close
score of 1885 The Blue and White
took an early lead and at the half
the score was 21-10 in favor of the
Chevies. The Beverly boys got hot
and tied up the score in the third
period, but in the final quarter the
Blue and White pulled away to win.
The Chevies' next game is with the
Littler Bakery of Athens, this COM
ing Friday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14

Mr.. Joseph Longstreth who re-
sides with his daughter Mrs. Car
los Martin of upper Malta, and who
has been very ill with. flu and bron-
cho-pneumonia, is better. His son
Howard Longstreth Of Pittsburgh
who had been with him, has return
ed home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14

Mr.. w. d. Danford has been abb
sent from his place of business this
week, and confined to his home with
an attack of grip. Glenn Pennell
is assisting in the drug store dur
ing Mr.. Danford's absence. Mr.. Dan
ford's wife has also been i'll with
grip. Both are some better.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14
Bristol Juvenile Grange

Bristol juvenile grange will meet
Feb %: Roll call, name someone
famous born in February; readings,
Betty Mahon and Dortha BamfieId; !;
contest, Carlos Hancher; riddles,
Price Bruner and Don Little; mu-
sic, Chas. Bruner, Roy and Edna
Vorhies; song, by third and fourth
grades. Each member bring candy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14
Entertain Past MatrOns' Club

Mrs. Frances Eveland and Mrs
Blanche Bell entertained the Past
Matrons' o. E. S., No. 10, club
with a theatre party Wednesday ev-
ening, following which they repair
ed to the home of Mrs. Eveland
where a delightful social hour was
spent, during which nice refresh
ments were served.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14
Basketball Schedule-Ffve Games

Five basketball games are sched-
uled for Friday night here at the
armory. The first game at $40 Is
between Chesterhill Reserves and
the Little Reds At 1880, M. & M.
Reserves vs. New Lexington; at
$50, NJ. & NJ girls VS.. Glouster
girls; at $50, M. & M. VS.. New
Lexington nigh, and at 1890,
White-Cliff Chevrolets VS.. Littler
Bakery, of Athens. +.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14
Card Party Feb. 20

The Royal Neighbors will give .
card party Wednesday evening, Feb.
Royal Neighbors. Bridge, euchre
and bingo will be played, and re-
freshments served. Admission Csc
each
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14
Mrs. Mary Penrose Mckinney of

Mrs. Mary Penrose Mckinney of
Marietta and Myron A. Smith of
Columbus were married Monday.
The bride is a daughter of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Penrose of Ma
rietta. Mr.. Smith is son of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Smith,
formerly of Bartlett. Mr.. and Mrs
Smith will make their home in Co.
lumbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14
Not Yet Ready Fer Taxes

County Treasurer Lionel G. Rob-
erts, as yet, is unable to give infor-
nation as to when the treasurer's
books will be open for tax collec-
ton. However he hopes next week,
to announce definitely when his Of
flee will be ready to receive taxes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14

Cheaper as time goes on. There
will always be plenty of electricity.
Frigidaire electrically operated, the
three millionth mark reached this
week. You make no mistake tying
up with Frigidaire, and Morris
Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14

Dr. Lee Humphrey was at Co
lumbus, Tuesday, where he con-
suited his specialist, who found his
heart condition better. However
he has been having grip for a week
or so.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14

Mrs. Eliza Cunningham and her
son Charles Cunningham who have
both been ill with influenza and
threatened with pneumonia, are bet
ter. Miss Vera Scott is the special
nurse in charge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14

The ST 900 damage action of F..
D. Sealover Of GAINESVILLE, against E.
P. Nelson of Crooksville, scheduled
to go to trial today in GAINESVILLE,
has been settled out of court. Seal
over brought suit seeking damages
for an auto accident.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14

Mrs. Rosa Fouis will be hostess
to the members of the Women's
Bible class of the Presbyterian
church, at her home next Monday
evening, Feb. IS.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14

The six year old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Thurston Fisher and the
children of Guy Brothers of Meigs-
vile township, have been ill with
grip, and the Fisher child has also
been threatened with pneumonia.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14
SchooInasters' Club Meets

The county schoolmasters' club
in all about go persons, met We'd
nesday evening at the Kennebec ho-
tel, where a six o'clock dinner was
served
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14

Mrs. Echelberry who resides here
with her daughter Mrs. Floyd Dav-
is, is not so we'll She is suffering
with complication of, ailments.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14
The Morgan County February

Mr.. Frank Musgrove who has
been ill with influenza which was
followed by kidney complications.
is some better.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14

Mrs. Matilda Eppley, widow OF w.
L. Eppley of Dutch Hill, has been
ill for more than a week with in
fluenza and complications.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14

A baby was born "Wednesday
night to Mr.. and Mrs. Delmar Fitch,
who reside on the Mary Harvey
farm near Wolf Creek church
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14

Mrs. Helen Warren of Columbus
spent Tuesday and Wednesday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold v. Savage and
family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14

Messrs. Lee and Harry Barn
hart and their wives, of Columbus,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Barn
hart of Malta over the week end.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14

Mr.. DaI Thomas who has been Off
duty at the creamery, with flu, Is
now suffering with sore throat. His
niece, Miss Huldah Copeland, who
resides with Mr.. Thomas and wife,
is a flu victim.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14

The incest line of poultry sup
pIies-brooders, all kinds, coal or
OIL winter and summer founts and
feeders. My, but they are cheap at
Morris Hardware!
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14

Miss Myrtle Immel of Marietta
came Wednesday for a visit with
her uncle, Charles Havener, and
family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14

Mrs. willard Davis of Hooksburg,
who has been suffering with flu and
complications for about week, is
better.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14
lO Al N f w S

Mrs. Sadie Work has been spend
ing several days in GAINESVILLE, at
the ]. r. Miller home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14
Red Clay

Chas. Steiner and family of Mox-
ahala were Sunday visitors at Geo.
Steimer'sF Francis Campbell and
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14

Mrs. James Clements of upper
Malta is quite i'll with flu and COM
plications.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-02-14

The Red and White of M. & M.
won two victories Friday night. The
Reserves of M. & M. defeated the
Crooksville Reserves, while the Big
Reds defeated the Varsity of
Crooksville.
The Reserve game was a walk
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powerful cars. He was hungry and
tired. But this was nothing for he
was bitterly ashamed that the
promise Of independence given to
the Arab people would not be kept.
And from being an accessory, he
became the principal, for he plan
ned and directed the great expedi-
ton.
This is an amazing book-amaz-
ing in the story it tells. It Is beau
tiful story, touched with legend and
mystery.
YELLOW JACK, A PLAY-Sid-
ney HoHwqrd. Based on the dram
attic walter Reed" chapter of Paul
de Kruif's "Microbe Hunters" this
play deals with mans struggle
against and final victory over the
dread yellow fever.
The play, one Of the first to put
accurate scientific research in
dramatic form, opens in a medical
laboratory in London, and contin-
ues in West Africa and Cuba. Most
of the action takes place in an
American army camp, where DR..
Walter Reed and a group Of heroic
assistants and volunteers finally
learn the secret of yellow fever
yellow Jack" is thrilling and
exciting-a story of magnificent
courage and devotion, and of ruth
less daring.