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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
WIN. JOHNSON, WELL KNOWN
MEIGSVILLE RESIDENT, DIES

William Johnson, lifelong res
ident of Meigsville township, Nor
gan county, Ohio, passed away at
his farm home Monday, Aug. 10,
1895. He was one Of family of
nine children, all of whom are de-
ceased The late Thomas and James
Johnson were his brothers.
Mr.. Johnson's parents, David and
Angel Martin Johnson, migrated to
this country from Donegal, Ireland,
in 1848, and settled in the Salem
community. Their only asset was a
family of little children, part of
whom were born in Ireland. Mr..
Johnson, however, was born in
Meigsville township, on April II,
1852 This pioneer family through
thrift, hard work, and adaptability
to adverse conditions developed in
to highly respected citizens of their
community.
On Nov. 9, 1882, Mr.. Johnson
was united in marriage to Fannie
Bell Glenn, daughter of George and
Catherine Gorrell Glenn. His wife
survives him. To this union were
born seven children, all of whom
are living except Lieutenant Harlan
w. Johnson who sacrificed his life
for his country on the battle fields
of France during the World war.
The other members Of his family
are: Clarence G.. Johnson, Lancas-
o.; Catha A. Johnson who resides
at the family home; Minnie M.
johnson, Columbia, Mo-; Rachel
Johnson, wife of Marvin L. Fair,
Philadelphia, Pa, and Mary John
son, wife of ]. Clifford Roberts, Chi
cago, Ill. Mr.. Johnson is also sur
vived by eight grandchildren.
Ten foster sons have been mem
bers of Mr.. Johnson's household at
various times. Everett Roberts,
Ray McElfresh and Floyd Slater
reside there at present.
Mr.. Johnson lived a long and USE
full life Of 83 years. He has been
an outstanding farmer in south
eastern Ohio. He was one of the
first to recognize the possibilities of
crop rotation and the value of al
falfa and clover in increasing soil
fertility. In addition to his farm
activities, Mr.. Johnson has been in
strumental in promoting community
improvements, such as rural tele-
phones, rural mail delivery, schools,
and good roads. His chief hobbies
were reading and various types of
craftsmanship which he learned
from his pioneer training.
Mr.. Johnson lived on the same
farm for SO years, and was active
ly engaged in his profession at the
time of his death Although his
health had been slowly declining
during the last five years, his death
was hastened by over exertion dur
| ing the seasons wheat harvest.
In early manhood Mr. Johnson
united with the Salem church. How
ever. during his married life he at
tended the McKendree church with
his wife and children. Mr.. John
sons life shows that he stood fol-
high principles. His neighbors
! business associates, and many
friends have been impressed by his
honesty, sincerity of purpose, So
ciability, and appreciation for his
fellow man.
Services will be held at McKen-
dree church at 2:30 p. M, this
Thursday, Aug. %. Rev J. D. Kel-
ler, pastor, officiates. Interment
will be made at the" McConnelsville
cemetery.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
LOCAL PEOPLE ARRIVE HOME
AFTER FINE FARMER TOUR

AS noted elsewhere ia this paper.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Patterson arrived
at their home in McCOnnelSville Sat
urday, after having spent two weeks
on the Ohio Farmer ninth annual
summer tour" We are indebted to
Mr.. and Mrs. Patterson for the fol-
lowing splendid account which
touches upon some of the many
high spots of their interesting trip:
The Ohio Farmer ninth annual
summer tour came to an end last
Saturday, Aug. II, when our special
train of ten cars with none except
the members of our own party
aboard rolled into the Union depot
at Columbus, this train having
been our home for the last two
weeks
Our party was composed OF 130
people, Ohio having Al counties
represented, 13 people from Mich
,igan, and Mr.. and Mrs. George
White from Pennsylvania, missing
their connection in Cleveland, taking
to the air, joining us in Chicago.
Franklin was the banner county,
having the most representatives;
Morgan being represented by Mrs.
Hettie F. Woodward of Chesterhill,
and Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Patterson OF
McConnelsville.
The tour was personally conduct
ed by Ray T. Kelsey, managing ed1-
tor of the Ohio Farmer, and Earle
G.. Reed, agricultural agent OF the
New York Central lines, being ably
assisted by Mrs. Reed as our gen.
ial hostess, under whose regime
there was never an idle moment.
In our party were two men past
80, and two little girls under IL,
but we were just one Ohio family,
consisting of farmers, teachers,
bankers, office workers and profess
sional people.
Our trip took us through the fol-
lowing cities: Chicago, Milwaukee,
st. Paul, Minneapolis, Fargo, Bel
ton, Montana, Helena, Butte, Salt
Lake City, Colorado Springs, Den
yer, Topeka. Kansas City, st.
Louis, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati.
Some of the high spots of this
trip were the great grain. fields of
the north west, the range country,
the beautiful Glacier park with it's
snow capped mountains and many
lakes; a visit to the gold mines
near Helena; four days in Yellow
stone National park, enjoying the
study of the natural phenomena Of
the geysers, canyons, waterfalls,
and incidentally the bear, buffalo,
elk, deer and moose; Salt Lake
City, where we as honored guests
were seated in the choir loft of the
Mormon tabernacle during the or.
gan recital which is broadcast at
the noon hour over the Columbia
broadcasting system; a dip in the
briny waters of Great Salt Lake; a
drive through the irrigated fruit
lands of the Colorado river valley;
the Royal Gorge of the Arkansas
river, passing under the highest
bridge in the world, it being 1,051
feet above the water; trip to the
top of Pixies Peak, by cog railway,
and return by bus through the Gar
den of the Gods; sightseeing trip
in Denver City viewing the United
States mint located there; at To-
peka, Kans., short trip over the
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
Beckwith-Conard wedding

The wedding or Mr.. John Beck
with of Malta and Miss Virginia
Conard of Granville took place at
the home of the bride last Thurs
day afternoon at 4:30. The single
ring ceremony was performed by
Rev. Mr.. Bryce, pastor of the Meth
odist Episcopal church of Gran
vile, in the presence of about 80
tendants were Mr.. Wayne Wilson,
near Malta, and Miss Betty Hamil-
ton of Columbus. The bride was
gowned in a white lace floor length
dress, with long sleeves, wore a
long bridal veil, and carried an arm
bouquet of roses and sweet peas.
The bridesmaid wore a pink floor
length lace dress and blue picture
hat, with other blue accessories,
and carried bouquet of pink roses.
A wedding dinner was served at the
inn at Granville, after which Mr..
Beckwith and his bride left on a
weeks trip. They will make their
home in McConnelsville, in the C..
E. Fisher property on Kennebec av-
enue.
Mr.. Beckwith is a son of the late
Charles Beckwith, and of Mrs. Lesta
Mckinney Beckwith of Malta. He
is a graduate of M. & M. high
school and of Ohio State university.
He is engaged in the produce busi-
ness, being one of the proprietors
of the Muskingum Valley Produce
company in McConnelsville. His
bride is a graduate of the high
school at Granville and attended
Ohio State university. She has
been employed in the office of the
Schiff Shoe company in Columbus
The Democrat joins friends in ex-
tending congratulations and best
wishes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
Gas Co. To Appeal Malta Rate
To Utilities Commission

The Ohio Fuel Gas company
which has been endeavoring to es-
tablish with Malta council a gas
rate for that village, expects to take
the matter to the public utilities
commission next week. The village
of Malta has no gas rate ordinance,
and refuses to pass one; neither is
the council employing an attorney
to represent it before the utilities
commission. The attorney for the
gas company states they are willing
to grant Malta the same rate as Nc
Connelsville, that of 62 cents; but
Malta does not agree, and the gas
company states they will likely ask
for 73 cent rate, when they take
the matter before the public utili-
ties
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
Camp Morgan CCC Men
Render Valuable Service

A general cleaning up in the way
of drained bitches, lined lawns and
| roadsides, and chlorined wells has
freed the citizens of Rose Farm
from a health danger left by debris
from the recent flood. Their graft
tude goes to Camp Morgan for their
fine cooperation with DR.. C. E. Nor
thrup, health commissioner, and
Dwight B. Hoffman, Local relief di-
rector, in sending 70 men to make
the flooded area as sanitary as pos
sible.
During four days the men from
Camp Morgan worked to free the
! flooded area of Rose Farm from the
health dangers which threatened
them Jonathan creek spread its
muddy waters over approximately
three-fourths of the town. The
clean up was completed Friday. Mr..
Parker, technical foreman, Claud
Fowler, senior foreman, and Russell
Ashton, representing the local re-
lief office, served as foremen on the
job. In addition to those mention
ed, appreciation goes to Lieutenant
Mccarthy, camp commander, and
Arthur Truelson, technical superin-
tendent, for getting permission for
the men to work, and to Ed Moylan,
enrollee leader.
Camp Morgan cooperated with
the city councils of McConnelsville
and Malta in spreading lime over
flooded lawns and other areas and
in making the two towns more san
itary. This work has been greatly
appreciated by citizens here. Spe-
cial commendation from this county
goes to Camp Morgan and to DR.. C.
E. Northrup. health commissioner
and Dwight B. Hoffman for the op-
Grafton and organization of the
work.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
Tedrow And Houke Families On
Motoring Trip From West

Mrs. D. E. Tedrow of Medicine
Lodge, Kan. and Mrs. Cal Houke
of Los Angeles, CAL. were visitors
at the Democrat office Tuesday, Mrs.
Tedrow adding her name to the list
of Democrat subscribers. Mrs. Ted
row and Mrs. Houke are daughters
of the late j. w. Lyle of Bristol
township. They, with Mrs. Houke's
husband and Mrs. Tedrow's SON
Jack, are on motoring trip from
their western homes. They had
been visiting in Columbus with
their sister Mrs. Howard Palmer
and with their step-mother, Mrs. j.
w. Lyle at Meigs, and the Herschel
Wickersham and Frank Foster FAM
lilies at Unionville, and Mrs. Mary
Wickersham of Beverly route, and
other relatives. Mr.. Cal Houke's
father is Isaac Houke of Newark,
who is in his Goth year, and whom
they are also visiting.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
THE BRISTOL PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
(By C. B. Ray)

AS the time is drawing nigh when
the folks of this old church will
hold their centennial celebration,
and knowing that we will not be
present on that occasion, we feel we
should add our mite to make the
event one long to be remembered.
Through the years we have gather
ed and written Bristol township
history that occasionally at least
came to be worth while at times
like these. AS the Meigs cores
pondent of the Morgan County
Democrat, we feel we reach not
only the folks that will assemble on
that occasion, but many who Will
not be able to be present. History
as yet imprinted, copying from
Bristol township, written 1882:
The church was organized IN the
summer of 1885, with Rev. Jas.
Moore, minister. Through the cour-
.tesy of the w. G. Henderson family
(Mr Henderson being clerk OF the
session) we have had access to the
records which have been kept in a
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
Calling For Bids For The New
Postoffice Building Here

The department is advertising for
bids for the new postoffice building
here. They will be opened Sept.
II, at 10 o'clock. Postmaster HI.
w. Gordon has received sets of the
plans. 1t will be recalled that some
months ago the department adver-
tised for bids for construction of
this building, and while several bids
within the estimated cost were re-
ceived, they were rejected The
new plans as submitted carry few
minor changes from those of the
first set of plans.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22

city and visiting the Capper pub
fishing company.
One of the pleasant incidents of
the trip was our meeting with Prof.
e. N. Dye, formerly of Stockport,
who was member of our party,
Mrs. Patterson having been one of
his pupils in the Stockport schools.
The distance travelled by rail-
road was 5,152 miles, and by bus
and auto, 765 miles.
After two weeks of sunshine, we
were sorry to see the disastrous re-
suits of foods in our own valley.
From our experience of this trip,
we would recommend an Ohio Farm
er tour to anyone desiring restful,
carefree and educational trip, for it
proved to be all and more than ad-
vertised.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
Carroll-Snyder

A very impressive wedding was
solemnized Saturday noon, Aug. II,
at the Chesterhill M. E. church,
when Miss Merle Naomi Snyder be
came the bride of Donald Dearth
Carroll of McConnelsville. The sim
gle ring ceremony was read by Rev.
H. D. Householder, to large num-
Der of relatives and friends, where
the ceremony was performed at the
altar which was beautifully decor
ated with ferns, caladium, gladioli
and lighted candles. The bride was
satin, floor length, with bridal
veil and head band of seed pearls,
and carried bouquet Of white roses
and baby breath. The bridesmaid
was Miss Madeline Longnecker Of
Cleveland, who wore gown OF
turquoise blue net over mousseline,
with bonnet to match, and silver
slippers. The maid Of honor was
Miss Helen Carroll of Cleveland,
sister of the groom, who wore a
corral peach net over mousseline,
with bonnet to match, and silver
slippers, and carried a bouquet of
Johanna roses and delphinium. The
best man was Donald G. Witt OF
Lakewood, and the usher was Virgil
BowersOck Of Lakewood. Preceding
the ceremony, H. P. Michener play
ed "Love's Pathway" Mrs. Mich
ener and Mrs. j. A. Wood sang II
Love You Truly" and ooh Promise
Mrs. H. D. Householder. Mrs.
Michener played march and Choir
us from Tannhauser as the bridal
party entered. The bride entered
to the strains of the Lohengrin
wedding march. She was accompa-
MED by her brother, Gail Snyder,
who gave her away. Immediately
after the ceremony the wedding par
ty left for the Malta hotel, where
three course dinner was served to
43 guests. The table was decor
ated beautifully with garden fiow-
ers and lighted candles, a color
scheme of turquoise blue and white
being carried out. A large wedding
cake with miniature bride and
groom under wedding bell was
the center table decoration. The
groom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
I1OW dIu SdiiOll VI
and is employed with the Glidden
company of Cleveland. Mrs. Car
roll is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Snyder of Chesterhill, and for
the past several years has held a
secretarial position with the Bishop
& Babcock company ,of Cleveland.
The out of town guests at the we'd
ding were Mrs. Carroll's employer.
Mr.. Root, and wife, DR.. and Mrs.
Travis, Mrs. Donald Wilt, Rosa
Longnecker, Helen Long, and Ell
enore Smith of Lakewood, o.; DR..
and Mrs. Bozman of Newark; Mrs.
Elsie Williamson and daughter
Martha Lou Of Cumberland, Md;
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bundy, Colum-
bus; Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Embree,
GAINESVILLE; Mr.. and Mrs. C. c. Du-
laney and two sons, JOY; Mr.. and
Mrs Rosco McLain of Mountville,
and Eola Hummel of Westland.
The newly married couple left Sat-
urday evening for Lakewood, and
from there left Sunday morning
for a ten days trip to Georgian Bay,
Canada, after which they will be at
home in Lakewood, in an apart
ment which they have recently fur
nished. Their many friends are ex-
tending ulations.-Chester-
hill Correspondent.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
FERA $4,000 Emergency Project
Is Released

An FERA emergency project in
the sum of $4,000 has been released
to this county, to be used in the
matter of removing debris along
county roads and repairing slips
and fills, caused by the recent food.
Work, which will afford relief for
200 families in the county, is al
ready under way, and will require
about a month, to complete. The
work is being done under the su-
pervision of the county surveyor.
There are 80 projects waiting to
be released for Morgan county.
These projects are sent to Washing
ton, and released through the CO.
lumbus office. Every day the local
relief office is expecting approval of
all, or at least a part of the Nor
gan county projects.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22

Following the recent flood in
which part of the fair grounds
was left in rather bad shape, the
report was circulated that the fair
this year would not be held. How
ever this is not the case. Workmen
are cleaning up the grounds and the
fair will be held just as announced,
on Sept. IL, IL and 13-and is 60
ing to be "bigger and better than
ever"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
Herbert Barrell Sells Place
On POpIar Ridge

Herbert Barrell has sold his
place of 80 acres on Poplar ridge,
to Pearl Barnhart, who has been
residing here in the Miss Elsie
Sheetz property, near the cemetery.
From this property on Poplar ridge
one gets the beautiful view of Long
Reach. Mr.. and Mrs. Barrell have
maintained 1T as their summer resi-
dence, and while in town reside in
the Miss Jessie Wells property.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22

MT. CIIH hdIIIH, WHO Was Hail.
ager of the White-Cliff Chevrolet
company, and later transferred to
GAINESVILLE, as salesman for the
White Chevrolet company, has leas-
ed the filling station formerly the
station Of the late John Link,
which he will manage, and he will
also retain his connection with the
White Chevrolet company. He and
his family will reside in South
GAINESVILLE. Stanley Newsom and
family will occupy the M. D. Ty-
singer property in Malta, which was
occupied by Mr.. Ratliff and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
T.. And Nc. Celebrate Rirtbdavs

Following their custom for
the past 20 years, Capt. Irven Tray
is and Atty G. 0. McGonagle cele-
brated their birthdays (S6 and So
respectively Saturday at the home
of Mr.. McGonagle's mother, Mrs.
John McGonagle, in Bristol town
ship, where fine big dinner was
served.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
Autos Crash

Tuesday evening two Chevrolet
automobiles, both new, belonging to
Russell Best and Wayne Geddes of
Penn township, collided near the
White Pigeon school house. With
Geddes in the machine was his wife.
No one was injured to speak of, but
the machines, especially Best's, were
considerably damaged. The collls-
ion occurred as they came over
rise in the road
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
ward 7. Van Orman Married

Mr.. Ward T. Van Orman, world
famous balloonist, and son-in-law of
Mrs. Maude Black of this place, was
recently married to a trained nurse
at Akron. Mrs. Black who has re-
sided several years in the Van Or
man home in Akron-ever since
the death of her daughter, returned
to her home here Saturday for an
indefinite STAY.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
Kennebec Hill Properties
Change Ownership

Mr.. C. A GLADDEN. of Homer
township has purchased the Mr.. and
Mrs. Vincent Crawford property on
Kennebec hill, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Crawford have purchased the DR..
and Mrs. L. E. Sharp property. Pos
session will be given Oct. /. These
properties which lie next to each
other, are very desirable homes,
and modern.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
Aug. 80 Is Date For Letting
Street Surfacing Project

Resident State Highway Engineer
F. C. Barkhurst received word Wed
nesday that Aug. 80 is the date fix
ed for the letting of the Center
street resurfacing project here,
which extends three blocks, begin
ming at the end of the present re-
surfaced street at the traffic light,
and connecting with the concrete
road at the common. Estimated
cost Of project is S9,969.22, and
date set for completion is Nov. /.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
Special Election May IL

Governor Davey has issued a
proclamation calling special cleo
tion next May IL, to nominate a
successor to the late Congressman
at-Large Charles v. Truax. The
special election will be held in con-
junction with the May primary, and
the candidates voted on at the gen.
eral election, Nov. 3.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
Judge Weber Himself Again

Judge L. j. Weber surprised his
friends upon his return last Thurs
day in good physical condition. He
is again at his office in the Stan
berry building, looking after his
business as usual, and in the abb
sence of Atty Winegardner, is TAX
ing care of the latter's legal busi-
ness, also.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
Choice Seeding Apples

Mr.. C. e. Pennell who resides in
the east end of town, has a seed
ling apple tree which is loaded with
choice fruit, of good size. color,
flavor, and fine cookers. 1t is not
often that Seeding bears apples
that are Of any good. These apples
are ripe now.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22

$2J For ODssrucC:ng Fish Passage
A. Brown and JOS. Green, both of
Athens county, were arrested by Al
vim Parmiter, game protector, last
week, charged with obstructing the
natural fish passage, by putting a
net across a creek. They were ar
raigned before Mayor P. o. Bran
non of Stockport, and Brown was
found guilty and sentenced to pay a
fine of $25 and costs.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
Chester Murray To Complete House
In Deedrick Addition

Mr.. Chester Murray who COM
menced the erection of house in
Deedrick second addition some time
ago, expects to go ahead and COM
plete it this fall. He is building
the house as an investment, and ex-
poets to rent the property.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
Cleo SevalI Now Registered Nurse

Miss Cleo Sevall, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George Sevall of Blue
Rock, recently completed her three
years course in training at Bethesda
hospital, GAINESVILLE, and is now
registered nurse. In her examina-
tion before the state board she had
a grade Of 93.8, which placed her
high among those taking the test,
the highest being 95.5. Miss Sevall
is at present engaged as special
nurse on case at the hospital
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
Evidence in Camera

Evidence in Camera" How a
Photographic Film Became the ST.
lent Accuser of the Killer in jun
gle Murder Case. A Stirring Short
Story in The American Weekly, the
Magazine Distributed With NEXT
SUNDAYS CHICAGO HERALD
AND EXAMINER,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
Deaths Toll

Aug. Is to %. 1919:

Aug. Is to %, 1885
Thomas H. Hall, Windsor TIP.
John w. Elliott, Cleveland.
Ode r. Barclay, Duncan Falls.
w. A. Argo, Young Hickory.
Edward White, Kansas.
VIM. Johnson. Meigsville TIP.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22

Abel Twins To Enter o. S. u.
Fred o. and Floyd I. Abel, twin
sons of Mr.. and Mrs. Orin Abel,
Pennsville, will enter Ohio State
University this fall in the engineer
ing department.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
Drivers Responsibility Law
In Effect

Ohio's new drivers responsibility
law became effective Wednesday.
Automobile drivers who are con-
victed of certain types of offenses
will have to prove their ability to
meet any damage claim up to SILL
600 before they may continue to
drive.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22
No Typhoid Danger

No bad health effects have devel-
oped as the result of the recent high
water, and there are no typhoid
cases reported from any of the flood
ed districts in the county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-08-22

Mrs. Frank Head Critically Ill
Mrs. Frank Head of this place,
who has been very ill with heart
trouble for long time, is now in a
critical condition.