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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10
Death OF Mrs. Charles Buchanan

Relatives here have received word
of the death of Mrs. Charles Bu-
chanan, aged about 80 years, which
occurred at the family home in CO.
lumbus, Sunday, Sept. 20. Her
maiden name was Ella Kerr, and
she was a daughter of Capt. Wash
Kerr, well known Ohio river steam
boat captain. They had no children.
For a number of years Mr.. and
Mrs. Buchanan resided in Pitts
burgh, Pa, where Mr.. Buchanan
was an accountant. Later they were
residents of Huntington, w. Va,
where Mr.. Buchanan and his broth
er William Buchanan were in the
banking business. For approximate
ly 12 years they had lived in CO.
lumbus. Mrs. Elizabeth Jett now
owns the property here, which was
the former home of Chas. Bu-
chanan's parents, the late Jefferson
Buchanan and wife.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday of last week, with burial in
the Kerr family plot in the cemetery
at Ironton.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10
John Shilling Dies At Rural Dale

John (Jack) Shilling, II, well
known and highly respected resi-
dent of Rural Dale, passed away
Wednesday morning at $50 o'clock.
Death followed bowel infection
which developed last Friday. How
ever he had been in poor health for
some time.
Mr.. Shilling was son of the late
James and Lydia Shilling, and was
born and reared near Bald Knob,
Muskingum county. His entire life
was spent in the same locality. His
wife who was Allie Osborn, sur
wives, and seven children as fol-
lows: Mrs. Oracle Coleman of Van
Buren,; Gertie Krackle of Toledo;
James Shilling of Van Buren,; Will
liam, near the Brush creek bridge;
Mrs. Nellie Boetcher, and Fred Shil-
ling of Rural Dale, and Paul Shil-
ling, GAINESVILLE. He also leaves the
following brothers and sisters: Will
liam Shilling, near McKendree; |.
H. Shilling, Malta; Otis of the old
home farm; Robert of Columbus;
Mrs. Mary Hunter and Mrs. Malissa
Hayworth, near Rural Dale, and
Mrs May Greer, near Malta. The
late Mrs. j. M. Betz, mother of Carl
and Harry Betz, was also sister.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day afternoon, and interment will
be made in the Duncan Falls ceme-
tery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10
Mrs. Elizabeth Barnhart Dies

Mrs. Elizabeth Barnhart, aged 81
years, died at her home on March
Run HILL Wednesday night of last
week, following an illness due to
general infirmities.
Mrs. Barnhart was a daughter of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. John Schus-
ter Of Morgan county. She spent
the greater part of her life in
Washington county. She was united
in marriage in 1874, with Jasper
Barnhart who died 19 years ago.
OF their six sons and daughters,
four survive. They are Mrs. Hattie
Stackhouse of Fultonham; Mrs.
Mary Schramm Of March Run hill;
Mrs. Lucy Davis, GAINESVILLE, and
George Barnhart who lives in the
family home on March Run hill. A
son, Joseph Barnhart, was casual
ty in the World war, from Wash
ington county, and died in France.
A daughter died three years ago.
Mrs. Barnhart had been member
of the Methodist Episcopal church
since young womanhood.
Funeral services were held in the
Lowell NJ e. church Saturday af-
ternoon, and burial was made at
Lowell
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10
RCy w. Miller Marries
Clara AImeda Beckwith

Mr.. Roy G.. Miller, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Branson Miller, near NAL
ta, and Miss Clara Almeda Beck
with, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Beckwith, Of the Cedar
Run locality, were united in mar
riage last Thursday evening at the
parsonage of the Malta Methodist
Episcopal church, with Rev. Paul /.
Wachs officiating, and the single
ring ceremony being used. The only
attendants were Mr.. and, Mrs Eu-
gene Lewis. The bride was beau
tifully gowned in dark blue, with
blue accessories. She is an accom-
plished young woman and is grad
uate of the Philo high school. Mr.
Miller is prominent school teach
er, and is teaching at the McCarty
school, Meigsville township. He is
graduate of M. & M. high school,
following which he attended Ohio
University at Athens. They are
popular young people, and their
many friends extend congratula-
tions and best wishes.
They left Friday on short we'd
ding trip. Their plans for the fu-
ture have not been definitely de-
termined.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10
Rehabilitation And Resettlement
Office In Morris Building

The rehabilitation and resettle-
ment administration, formerly with
the FERA, is now located over the
First National bank, in the Morris
building. This is the central office
of Morgan and Washington coun-
ties. The resettlement program is
an attempt on the part Of an agency
of government to create new oppor-
tunities in rural areas. Through its
resettlement division, the admins
tration advances funds to farm fam
lilies for the purchase or lease of
land, livestock and equipment. Such
loans are ordinarily secured by
mortgages on real property, per-
sonalty, and crops, and are payable
within a reasonable period.
Farmers who desire to be ac-
cepted for this program should ap-
ply to the county representative of
the resettlement administration, J..
E. Miller The county advisory
committee will pass on the plan
and determine whether it gives rea-
sonable assurance of success. If ac-
cepted, the applicant will be ad-
vanced funds with which to carry
out the plan and given such guild
ance as he needs and desires to car
ry it through to completion.
Those farm families suffering
from losses due to the flood, who are
eligible for this loan may also ap-
ply.
Mr.. Miller received notice Oc-
tober / Of the appointment of Miss
Betty Ross as secretary to the two
counties
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10
Pleads Guilty To Chicken Theft
Bound Over To Grand Jury

Monday night Sheriff L. B.
Adrean arrested Cecil Kennedy, 26,
at the Henry Williams place in
GAINESVILLE, charged with breaking
and entering and theft of IA chick
ems from r. B. Pierpoint, which it
is stated he dressed and sold to a
GAINESVILLE market. Kennedy's home
was at Cutler, but he had been stay
ing with Williams in GAINESVILLE.
GAINESVILLE papers state that Ken
nedy has been sought for the past
three years, and that county Off
cials had strong evidence against
him, but were content to permit
Morgan county officials to have him
for arraignment there on felony
charge.
Wednesday evening when arraign-
ed before L. N. Seaman, j. P, Ken
nedy pleaded guilty. He was certi-
fed to the grand jury under $1,000
bond, and unable to furnish it, was
sent to Jail.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10
Death OF MOntfOrd Burcher
AT Saginaw. Mich.

Wednesday Mr.. r. l.. Burcher Of
Wolf Creek, Union township, re-
ceived a message telling Of the
death of his son Montford Burcher,
aged about As years, which occur
red suddenly at his home in Sagi-
nav, Mich. No particulars were
learned as to the cause of death
Surviving him are his wife; his
father; one brother, Elder w. A.
Burcher, who at present is in Maine,
and one sister. Mrs. Mary Slaugh-
ter Of Chicago. One sister, Ethel,
is deceased. His mother before
marriage was Ruth Carter. The
deceased was born and reared in
the Wolf Creek locality, and he has
many friends who learn with sad
ness Of his passing. He had been a
resident of Saginaw, Mich, for
some years.
Funeral services will be held Sat-
urday at Saginaw, with burial at
that place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10
Rural Mail Carriers Hold
Convention Here

The rural mail carriers of the
18th congressional district, and
their wives, in all more than 100.
were present here Saturday night at
their convention. A business meet
ing was held early in the evening at
the armory, and at $50 a banquet
with chicken as the piece de resist
ance, was served by the ladies' aux
ilfary of the American Legion, in
the Legion hall. The invocation was
by Rev. Paul I. Wachs. j. Arthur
Hambleton was toastmaster. Atty
F. S. Doudna was song leader. and
his wife, pianist. A number of songs
were sung by the group. The ad-
dresses of welcome were by Mayor
A. B. Mercer and Postmaster H. w.
Gordon. The response was by
Sherman Darrah of Macksburg.
Other addresses were made by Atty
U. .. McGonagle; D. w. Scoville of
Johnstown, who heads the purchas-
ing department of the carriers as
sociation; Paul Parsons, secretary
of the executive committee, also of
Johnstown; l.. e. Carver and wife
of Millersburg-M Miller is vice
president of the state association:
Mr.. Evans, GAINESVILLE, secretary of
the 5th congressional district. Mr..
Stevens of Waterford, and Myron
Danielson of Marietta. Besides the
chorus singing, Mr.. Doudna, ON the
bells, and Mrs. Doudna, piano,
played several selections; there was
instrumental music by Dwight Price
OF the west side, who plays a COM
bination of instruments, and during
the supper hour an orchestra un-
der direction of Mrs Twyla Ed
wards, played: and selections were
given by Leroy Grandstaff and
James Vanoster. There were read
ings by Messrs. Irven Travis and
Fred McInturf. Rev. Chas. w. Per-
ry pronounced the benediction.
Officers were elected as follows:
c. B. Chandler of Low
ell; vice pres, Carl Rogers; treas,
M. P. Evans, both of GAINESVILLE.
The next meeting will be in May,
1885, at Caldwell fair grounds,
with basket dinner.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10
Chas. Taylor Leaves Fine Record

Figures in the auditors office
show that from Jan. /, 1885, to
Oct. 1, 1895, the receipts from the
county home were s2,498.4G. The
total expense for same period was
S5,645.54. During this period
there was an average of about 35
inmates. When it is taken into con-
sideration, the various expenses in
operating such farm, and the
costs of repairs and upkeep of so
many buildings, it surely speaks
well for the management of Chas.
Taylor and wife. Since the begin
ming of this year until his resigna-
tion became effective Oct. 1, Mr.
Taylor feels he was somewhat han
dicapped in the operation OF the
farm, as during that period all he
produced went into the general
fund of the county, instead of to
the county home fund, as formerly,
and will also from Oct. 1 on.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10
Former Congressman Moore
Addresses ROtarians

Congressman C. Ellis Moore of
Cambridge was the speaker at the
Rotary meeting held Friday night
at the Malta hotel He was an
nOunced to speak on Constitution
Day. and his address was in refer
ence to that great instrument, the
constitution. He suggested that we
read the United States constitution
carefully, as well as the constitu-
tion of the state of Ohio. He spoke
of our leaders-those who had a
part in it's adoption, and spoke of
the supreme court whose function
it is to interpret the constitution.
The supreme court he believes is a
great tribunal, above political in
fuence, and he cited as recent ex-
ample it's decision on the gold
clause. Here he stated was Chief
Justice Hughes, Republican, the
speakers ideal, upholding the pres
ident who is a Democrat, and an
other member of the court, Demo-
crat, from the south, taking the op-
posite view from the president. Mr..
Moore believes that il there is a
doubt as to the constitutionafity Of
laW COASAOoC oAOulu IOk PeAoo lSs
Neither did the speaker believe in
the recall, as advocated by Presi-
dent Theodore Roosevelt, in which
the people by a vote were to express
their opinion of the courts decision.
The constitution he believes should
be dealt with carefully, and he also
approves of the difficulty there is in
amending it, and stated that in a
wave of enthusiasm, people might
if the constitution was easily chang
ed, amend it. He spoke of the
shifting opinions that sometimes
quickly develop, citing as examples
the election of Herbert Hoover as
president by an overwhelming ma
jority, and at the next presidential
election his defeat by still larger
majority. Mr.. Moore believes that
respect should be shown the office,
even though we do not agree with
those who occupy the office. He
expressed in no uncertain words
that he did not approve Of the late
Will Rogers, humorist, in that he
was always depreciating our Off
cials, and he said that we should
take the matter of government SER
iously, and teach respect for our
government.
Mr.. Moore's address followed a
fine $50 o'clock dinner served to
approximately 80 Rotarians and
their friends. DR.. D. G.. Ralston in
troduced the speaker. This Friday
night Rotary governor of this the
22nd district, DR.. E. A. Baber, SUI
perintendent of the Longview hos
pital, Cincinnati, will be the speak
er
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10
Mrs. Lucille Richardson Injured

Mrs. Lucille Richardson, nurse at
Rocky Glen sanatorium, suffered
painful injuries Sunday night when
she fell from a coupe driven by her
nephew, JOS. Warne. Mrs. Rich
ardson had been sent for to care for
her sister, Mrs. c. F. Moore, of this
place, who is i'll. She was in the
Warne coupe, and the door had fas-
tened her coat, and in attempting
to open the door to loose the coat,
she was pulled from the car by the
wind striking the door, and was
dragged several feet before the car
was brought to standstill. She
suffered decorations over her eye
which required four stitches to
close. She also had cuts on her
hands, and body bruises.
While reported as doing satis-
factorily, Mrs. Richardson is still
confined to her bed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10
Death OF Mrs. Bessie McCla;n

Mrs. Bessie Mott McClain, wife
OF Percy McClain, died last Thurs
day at White Cross hospital, Co.
lumbus, few days after undergo
ing an operation. She was a daugh-
ter of the late Oscar B. and Eliza
beth Mott, and was born in McCon-
nelsville, and spent her early life
here. Besides her husband, she
leaves a daughter Mary of the
home, and two sons-Frank who is
located in Florida, and Allen in
West Virginia. Mrs. McClain was a
sister of Mrs. Theodore Tompkins
of this place, of Dean Mott and
Miss Nettie Mott of Buffalo, n Y,
and of Mrs. Dora Krick of Kansas
City. Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tompkins attended
the funeral which was held Satur-
day afternoon, with burial at CO.
lumbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10
DIR. John A. Stahl At Head OF
Business Mems Association

From a Cleveland paper the fol-
lowing is taken:
CAT a merchants meeting held
on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the East
Cleveland City hall, plans We're
made to organize an East Cleveland
Businessmen and Merchants asso-
citation. Election of officers was
held, and DR.. j. A. Stahl was elect
ed president; A. B. Brooks, treasur-
er, and Harry Martin, secretary
DR.. Stahl who is graduate of M.
& M, and a former resident Of Nc
Connelsville, has made good since
going to Cleveland. Not only has
he become prominent in his chosen
profession, but in various civic ac-
tivities as we'll.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10

A six weeks illness with cancer
of the stomach terminated in the
death of Mrs. Ellen Wood, 70, Of
Rosseau, which occurred last Thurs
day morning at 10:45 O'Clock. She
was a daughter of the late William
r. and Eliza Ann Van Horn, and
her entire life was spent at Ros-
seau. She was the widow of John
w. Wood. Surviving her are one
brother, Frank McElfresh, Crooks
Vile, and three sisters-Mrs. Ada
line Linscott of Barberton; Mrs.
Elizabeth McNally, near Ringgold,
and Miss Cora McElfresh of the
home. Clyde and Earle McElfresh,
Mrs. Letitia Perkins, Mrs. l.. H.
Price and Mrs. Charles Havener are
nephews and nieces. The deceased
was a good woman, and was held in
high esteem by many friends.
Funeral services were held Sun
day afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock, at
the home, with Rev. Chas. Perry of
the Main Street Church of Christ of
this place officiating. Burial was
made in the Rosseau cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10
w. c. Haines Featured In National
Geographic Magazine


In the October issue of the Ma
tional Geographic magazine. the
first article appearing is entitled
Exploring the Ice In the Antarctic"
by Commander Richard Evelyn
Byrd.
Inasmuch as the article is copy
rlghted, we cannot publish it either
In full or in part. However, in many
places in it reference is made to w.
c. Haines, formerly near Reiners-
vile, who was with Byrd on his
trip to the north pole, and on both
trips to the Antarctic regions. The
article states that on their last trip,
after landing, four of them incIud-
ing Byrd and Bill Haines, started in
search of the place where they had
camped when on their first south
ern trip, and speaks of their coming
TO the administration building
where Byrd and Haines had bunk
ed. The article carries a good siz-
eo picture Of Haines, which shows
MIN ]ottlng down a balloons rec
ord, and he is referred to as Little
americas veteran weather expert. >"
when Byrd was alone and many
miles away from the base and from
other members of the expedition for
TOUR months, studying the weather
conditions, etc., Mr.. Haines was ap-
pointed by him as third in COM
mand of the expedition.
The lengthy article in the Ma
tlonal Geographic is filled with in
terest, and made more so to resi-
dents of this locality, because of the
important part Mr. Haines had in
the expeditions, and on account of
MS close association with Com
mander Byrd, who is ranked as one
OF the worlds greatest explorers.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10
"Big DoingS" By Eagles

The local Eagles are planning for
several big events in the very near
future. Tonight at the armory will
be dance. Friday night of this
week at the local Eagles home,
will be meeting of the officers of
this the fifth district, and on Sun
day, Oct. 20, in the afternoon will
be class initiation of about so
candidates, which will be preceded
by a mammoth parade, with bands
from Cambridge, Lancaster, New
Lexington, Marietta, and GAINESVILLE,
and Malconta Post band, participat-
ing. The GAINESVILLE degree team,
which took first prize in the state
in contest, will be present, and
put on a drill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10
Rev. Buell. To Celebrate
Golden wedding

Mrs. Ella Moore of this place has
received an invitation to the 5Oth
wedding anniversary Of Rev. and
Mrs. T. T. Buell. of Newark, on Oct.
13. Rev. Buell. was pastor on the
Deavertown circuit about 80 years
ago. and otficiated at Mrs. Moore's
wedding.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10
Firemen Organize


Eight firemen from the local fire
company were at Corning Tuesday
night, meeting with firemen from
New Lexington, Corning, Roseyille
and Crooksville, and they effected
an organization, electing Fire Chief
Sauer of Crooksville as chairman.
and he is to select the remainder of
the officers. Another meeting is
called for Oct %, at Crooksyille.
one OF the objects of the organiza-
ton is to have ali fire plugs and
nose of the same size, so that hose
from one place can be used at all
other places. An effort is being
made to get Beverly and New
Straitsville to join the organization.
Attorney General Bricker has
ruled that trustees in various town
ships set aside a fund to pay for
nre runs to those places. Crooks
vile fire department has a fiat rate
or $75 per year, and the firemen are
paid for making trips to the coun-
try, within radius of 80 miles.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10
Submits WPA Project

A state representative was here
last week, and with j. M. Turner
and Mr.. Edwards assisted in draw
ing up a WPA school project, which
has been submitted for approval.
The project is for approximately
$4,000, and if approved would call
for about 20 teachers at SCI per
month. The project calls for school
nursing, workers, parents and adult
education.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10
Visitors From Seattle, Wash.

Mr.. Monroe Carroll of Cleveland
and his cousins Mrs. Oberg and
Mrs. George l.. Goss of Seattle,
Wash, returned to Cleveland We'd
nesday, following a brief visit with
the formers brother, Howard Car
roll here, and sister, Miss Ida Car
roll of Millgrove, and other rela-
tives. Mrs. Oberg and Mrs Goss
who are sisters, are daughters of
the late J. M. Taylor of Seattle,
Wash, former valued correspond
ent of this paper, whose death oc-
Cured about three years ago.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10
Accepted For CCC Camp

The following from Morgan coun-
ty were accepted Wednesday for
CCC camp. They were examined at
GAINESVILLE, but where they will be
sent. is not known at present: John
D. Bennett, Center; Erwin Bryan,
Meigsville; Raymond M. Croy,
Bloom; Eldon Deaver, Deerfield; !;
Roy Gooding, Penn; Donald D. Mar
tin, Bristol; Emmett McGirr, Wind
sor; Leo Perry, Windsor; Howard
Smith, York; Judson Smith, Malta
William Stewart and Leland Will
son, Center.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10
DR.. Edgar Northrup Addresses
School Teachers

At the meeting of the Schoolmas-
ters' association of the county, held
Wednesday evening at the Kennebec
hotel, the principal feature was to
arrange for a health program to be
carried on In the schools of the
county. DR.. Edgar Northrup was
present and made splendid ad-
dress along that line.
Robert Smith played cornet So
10, accompanied by Miss King. The
former is music teacher at Reiners-
vile, Stockport and Meigs, and Miss
King teaches music at Deavertown,
Triadelphia and Rose Farm.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10
Mac b. Stephenson Gets Education
With Difficulty

Mac B. Stephenson, Lancaster,
formerly of this place, like hum
dreds of other Ohio State university
students this year, believes that
where there's a will to get an edu-
cation there's way to do it,.
Stephenson, junior in engineer
ing, works every night from p. m.
to midnight as shipping clerk in a
Lancaster industrial plant. Bright
and early each morning he rides
his motorcycle 35 miles from Lam
caster to Columbus, for classes at
the university Late afternoon sees
him hurrying back to Lancaster for
another nights work. Stephenson's
mother is sister OF Mrs. l.. r..
Sharp.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10
On Bad Check Charge

Charles Harris, colored, of Wash
ington county, who was indicted by
the last grand jury, charged with
drawing checks without sufficient
funds, was arrested Tuesday by
Sheriff Adrean. He had issued
check to Hoon brothers of Chester
hill, in the sum of $40. The matter
was settled by Harris paying back
the $40 and costs, in all $28.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10

Mr.. R. w. Price of this place has
purchased the star mail route to
Reinersville, which had been bid off
by Herschel Haines. Mr.. Price be-
gan his new duties Monday. He
will also have the school bus route
which his son Max Price had, and
the latter is now manager of the
Price filling station. Mr.. Haines
plans to operate trucking busi-
ness, with a route into West Vir-
ginia.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-10-10
Mrs. r.. r.. Bell On Western Visit

Mrs. Richard Bell and three chill
dren, Jane, Jack and Dick, attended
the 5Oth wedding anniversary Sum
day of Mrs. Bells parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. G. Van Nest, at Wooster.
Mrs. Bells sister Mrs. r. A. Brooks
and husband of Los Angeles, Calf,
were also present for the celebra-
ton. Monday Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks
left, and Mrs. Van Nest and Mrs.
Bell accompanied them on a western
visit. Mrs. Margaret Bell, mother
of r. r. Bell, will keep house for
the Bell children while their mother
is away. Mr.. Bell is employed in
the oil fields in Michigan.