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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
Glen WaIrayen Weds

Tie wedding Of Miss Betty Mae
Sarbaugh and Glen r. Walraven,
took place at 2:30 O'Clock Sunday
afternoon in First Church of Christ,
the pastor, Rev. Paul N. Runk, Off
ciating. Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Flem-
ing. Beverly, were the attendants
and number of relatives and
friends were the witnesses. The
bride is the daughter of Mrs, S. j.
McElhose, Beverly, and Mr.. Wal
raven is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. T.
r. Walraven, McConnelsville. He is
engaged in the tire business in this
city, where he and his bride will re-
side.-Times Recorder.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
Dinner Parties At Kennebec Hotel

several dlnner partles We're CIV
Ell Sunday, here at the Kennebec
hotel. Mrs. C. L. Alderman was
one hostess, covers being laid for
the following: Mr.. and Mrs. J. r.
Alderman ana Miss Mary Alderman
of New York City; Stanbery and
Robert Alderman, Mrs. Captola Nc
Keown, Mr.. and Mrs. G. l.. Alder
man and Mr.. L. II. Sears.
Mrs. F. w. Bush Of Athens enter
tanned Mrs Anne Shafer, Miss Hat
tie Eberlein and Miss Lucy Kelly Of
this place; Mrs. Bush's two grand
children, and Mrs. H. L. Jones and
Mrs. NJ. w. Sprague, of Athens.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
Sales Tax Collections Less
Than Anticipated

Sales tax collections still average
! less than the anticipated 81 900, 600
weekly it was announced by State
Treasurer Harry S. Day in report
which covered the first eleven
weeks operation of the sales tax
law. 1t was estimated at the time
the tax bill was passed that it would
bring in approximately $780, 700
revenue annually. Receipts for the
first eleven weeks were slightly be-
low $4,000, 900, Treasurer Day
said. More than one-third was col
lected on the sale of clothing and
food, the latter not including that
purchased at hotels and restaurants.
Carlton S. Dargusch, vice chairman
of the tax commission, and other
tax authorities still believe that the
tax receipts for the current year
may reach the anticipated S60,000,-
900, with improved business and af-
ter fall and Christmas buying.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
FIR. l.. Il. Preston Entertains
IjtfIe Reds

FIR Lewis b. Preston, manager
and coach of the Little Reds bas-
ketball team, entertained the boys
Sunday evening at st. James Rec
tory. Games were played, refresh
ments were served and a very fine
time was had. Those present were
Capt Dickie Steward, Alfred Sims,
Bob Tombaugh, Bob Miller, Ernest
Knox, Herbert Davis, Ross Hooper,
Dal Walker, Billie White, John An
derson and Bob Reed. Joe Bieden-
baugh and Junior Wilson were
guests of the team.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
birthday Dinner At Jadwin Home

A blrfhday dinner was given Sum
day, April 81, for Luther Jadwin.
Those present were Mrs Josephine
Hall, and children, and Lewis Wood
and family of Crooksyille; Mrs.
May Martin and son Everett, and
VIM. Wood and son, of GAINESVILLE;
Mrs. Jane Timberman. Triadelphia;
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Jadwin, of
Crooksyille; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
Scott and son, Charles Wood of
Deerfeld G. c. Jadwin and Mr.. and
Mrs. Luther JadWin and family.
A large cake with Sd candles was
one of the attractive features
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

Relatives have received word OF
the death Of Levi Kinset, aged
about 80 years, which occurred in
February, at Omaha, Neb. He was
native of Penn township, and was
brother of Frank Kinsey who re-
sides near Pennsville. His wife
who survives, was before marriage
Miss Mary Saylor, formerly of Penn
township and who is an aunt OF
Mrs. Lizzie Ham, Mayor Ezra Nc
Daniel, and Will Mcdaniel of Nal
ta, of Elmer Mcdaniel of East
Windsor, and of Mrs. Eta Hearing
Of Portersville. Besides his wife he
leaves six daughters.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
Village Council Passes Gas
Rate Ordinance

At special meeting of the vii
lage council held Monday evening,
a gas rate ordinance, good for pc
riod of five years, was passed. The
rate provides for 81 for the first
1000 feet, and soc per thousand
thereafter for first year; second and
third year, 81 for first thousand,
and 55c thereafter; fourth and fifth
years, 81 for first 500 feet, and 55c
for next 4,500, and soc per thou
sand over 5000.
This figure, it is stated, is an av-
erage of a fraction better than 62c
for the five year period. The gas
company has 80 days in which to
accept the ordinance.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
Blaine Barkhurst Very Ill

Blaine, the IA year old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Barkhurst of East
Bloom, freshman in M. & NJ. high
school, has been seriously ill for
about week with rheumatic fever.
a gathered ear and pleurisy. While
still serious, his condition Is slight
] letter. Miss Vera Scott is the
Nurse
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
Found Guilty OF Numbering
, Mrs. Amanda Watson

Mr. FISHERMAN was found guilty
of the murder of Mrs. Amanda
Dearth Watson of Los Angeles
Cal, which occurred Jan. %. He
had pleaded insanity. He was SEN
fenced to life Imprisonment. A
woman who had been held III con-
nection with the death, was eX-
onerated, and two men who are
charged with implication in the
crime, are now being tried. AS has
been stated, Mrs. Watson was a ma.
tive Of Center township, and sis
ter of Mrs. Howard Carroll of this
place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
County In Fine Financial
condition

Auditor Chester s. Strong in
forms us that the total amount
Morgan county is now owing is
$4,000 in round figures. and Of
this amount $30,691 is emergency
relief of the state, which makes the
county's bonded Indebtedness, plus
interest necessary to retire bonds,
to be but $46,391.50. Few, if any
counties in the state, are in as good
condition financially, as is Morgan
county at the present time.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
MilIer-WalIace wedding

Miss Thelma Wallace of Zanes-
vile, formerly of Stockport, and Mr..
Henry Miller. of GAINESVILLE, were
married April 4, at St. Marys. w.
Va. Mrs. Miller has been the man.
ager Of the Bailey s-on-Nain Tea
Room, GAINESVILLE. and Mr. Miller
has a position with the B. e. Miller
commission house. They are resid
ing in the Bartholomew apartments,
GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
w. f. Wainwright's Adopt Twins

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Wainwright
of Marietta stopped off here Tues
day on their way from Danville, Ill.
where they visited. They returned
by way of Worthington, where they
took for adoption twins-a boy and
girl, seven years of age, who were
at the Methodist Episcopal home
for children Last December Mr.
and Mrs Wainwright took for adop-
ton brother of the twins, aged
II. The children are orphans.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
Three Rows I'm Wreck

Three local boys were in an auto
mobile accident Tuesday evening,
and all escaped serious injury. They
were Robert Scott, son Of Ralph
Scott; Arnold Clifton, son of c. E.
Clifton, and Jas. Shipman, brother
of Mrs. III. V. Edwards. They were
in a "a model Ford, and the driver
lost control Of the machine which
struck a tree near Locktender Dav-
is residence.
: The machine which belongs to
Clifton's father, was badly damag-
ad
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

Mrs w. M. Goodman (Marjorie
Whitaker) who recently arrived in
Marietta, after residing four years
in Hawaii, and is visiting her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Whitaker,
was the guest speaker at the April
meeting of the young ladies aux
iliary of the First M. E. church.
Marietta. Mrs. Goodman gave a
very interesting talk on Hawaii
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
Reeds Service Station Open

Mr.. F. D. Reed announces That
his filling station on lower Center
street is now open for business, in
the matter of selling oils and gaso-
line Until the building is COM
pleted, which will be in week or
so, he will not be able to do greas-
ing. He handles the well known
Sunoco products Evan Glass will
assist Mr.. Reed at the station.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
Deaths Toll

April 18 to 25, 1885

April 18 to 25, 1885
Alice Lighthizer, McConnelsville.
Henry c. Emerson, Moscow.
VIM. IT, Carr, Malta.
Mrs Mary Stephens, Neodesha, Kan.
u. G. Patterson, Washington, d. G.
Mrs. Willis Strayer, Bellefontaine.
Harry Rothrock, Los Angeles, Cal.
Mrs. Lizzie Wiley, Youngstown.
Abraham Miellmier. Plantsville.
Levi Kinsey. Omaha, Neb.
Mrs. Winifred Hilaman, Pennsville.
Newton Blackford, Rockford, III.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

"THE GLORIOUS GAMBLE
the Fascinating story of Poor
Little Rich Girl Who Wanted to
Live Begins in The American
Weekly. the Magazine Distributed
With NEXT SUNDAYS CHICAGO
HERALD AND EXAMINER,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
Asking For Post Office Bids

Elsewhere in this issue is a legal
advertisement calling for bids for
From the advertisement but little
information is obtained, however,
it shows that the government is go
ing ahead with the project
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
A Serious Operation

Miss Lizzie Carder of this place,
who has been in poor health for
some time with complication OF
troubles, underwent a major oper-
alton Wednesday at Bethesda hos
pital, GAINESVILLE. She stood the OPP
Grafton well.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
TO RESURFACE STREET
TO COMMON

Plans have been submitted for
the resurfacing Of Center
street, from the traffic light to
the common, which will like
ly be sold soon as a separate
contract This will resurface
the streets from the Malta
corporation at Happy Hollow,
to the common. The street
from the traffic light on will
not be widened, and will re-
main the same width as at
present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
WATCH YOUR PARKING

Before parking your machine,
be sure it is not over the line
in the places marked off,
about fire plugs, in front Of
the opera house, etc. We
have been informed that park
ing violators will be fined.
Watch your parking.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
Funeral Directors Meet Tonight

A meeting of the Oath district fu-
neral directors association will be
held tonight at $50 at the Ken
nebec hotel. This district COM
prises the counties of Morgan, Ath-
ems. Washington and Meigs. Fred
B. Handel, of Youngstown, secre-
tary-treasurer of the state funeral
directors association, will be the
speaker.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

Funeral services for Andrew
Swartzel, 99, who died at the home
of his son William Swartzel, near
Sayre, Tuesday, will be held this
afternoon from the Oakfield church,
with Rev. M. l.. Woodward of Dea-
vertown officiating Burial will be
made in the church cemetery. Be-
sides the son. he leaves two grand
daughters and six great grandchil-
dren, near Sayro, and half broth
er who resides at GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
C0nkIin Palmer Some Better

Mr. Conklin Palmer of Malta hill,
who has been Ill for several weeks,
is some better, though still very i'll.
He was first taken with flu, and
broncho-pneumonia set in, and Of
late he has had jaundice.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

The wedding of Miss Betty Bal
lard and Donald Jones takes place
in GAINESVILLE this Thursday. The
brides mother was formerly Mabel
Rusk, niece of Mrs. Mary I, Tay--
lor of McConnelsville, and the BRIDE
groom is son OF Herbert Jones
who is a nephew Of Judge L. j. We
Der Of this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
Miss Alice Lighthizer Dies Here

MISS Alice LighthiZef Dies Here
Miss Alice Lighthizer, mention of
whose illness had been made in this
paper, died at her home in rooms in
the Odd Fellows building Friday
morning at about $50. While the
seriousness of her condition for
some weeks had been realized. her
death came quite suddenly and un-
expectedly. She had been suffering
with heart trouble and complica-
tions
The deceased who was fifty
years Of age at the time of her
death was born in Meigsyille town
ship, and was a daughter of the late
William F. and Anna Johnson
Lighthizer. Her father, former
member of the board of commits
sloners OF Morgan county, lost his
life in 1902, as a result of the rail-
road wreck on the o. & L. K,
which occurred at Douda. Surviv-
ing her is one brother, Johnson d.
Lighthizer of Meigsville township.
She also leaves a niece, Mrs. Harry
Kennard. near Pennsville, who was
Ruth Lighthizer, and whom she
reared, taking charge of her after
the death of her mother Miss
Lighthizer was a lifelong resident
OF Morgan county, and for some
years had been making her home
in McConnelsville, where she was
engaged in dressmaking. She was
member of Salem Methodist
Protestant church.
Funeral services, which were
largely attended were held Sum
day afternoon at the McKendree NJ.
E. church, with Rev. j. ID. Keller
officiating, and burial was made in
the Salem cemetery Beautiful
Isle of Somewhere" and "The City
Foursquare'' were sung by Mr.. II.
G. BetZ, with Mrs. Betz accompany
ing. Pail bearers were Homer Nc
Cormick, Earl and Charles Stewart,
Delford Ferguson, VIM. Heron and
Raymond Christman.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

Mr. Howard Mccormick who was
seriously Misunderstanding frae-
ture of his pelvis, when a saw log
rolled over him, and who later un-
derwent an operation, continues to
show improvement, and may be able
to return home soon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

Garfield Thompson, the 11-year
old son of Clinton Thompson of
Sharpsburg, underwent an emer-
gency operation in Memorial hos
pital, Marietta. Saturday evening,
for appendicitis.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Walker of
Scarsdale, N. Y, who had been Wis
iting the formers mother, Mrs.
Hattie Walker at Mansfield, visited
here Wednesday with Mrs. Walk
er's mother, Mrs. j. w. Dover.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

A daughter weighing seven
pounds, named Judith Boyd. was
born Sunday at Bethesda hospital,
GAINESVILLE, to Mr.. and Mrs. r. X.
Brown, of this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

Mrs Ruth Rex, Mrs. Clara Robb.
Mrs Ruth Latin and Mrs. Catherine
Hooper are entertaining the Pres
byterian guild, in the parlors of the
church this Thursday evening at
1880. Each member is privileged
to bring a guest.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
Republican Rally Draws
Small Crowd

Notwithstanding wide newspaper
publicity had been given the Repub-
lican meeting here last Friday even
ing and that individual invitations
had been mailed out; and the an
nouncement that refreshments
would be served, but a small crowd
was approximately SO per-
sons. Atty Emmett Abel presid-
ed and musical numbers were fur
nished by Mrs Bernhard Mercer
and Mrs Max Price. The speaker
was Atty Paul Herbert, defeated
Republican candidate for lieutenant
governor. His speech was a great
disappointment TO many, because he
did not lambast the Democrats. 1t
would seem that he had been tipped
off, or sensed the situation, that it
would be better not to say much
against the relief, since it has been
administered in the county practi-
cally 100 percent by Republicans,
some of whom have been prominent
in Republican politics; and he was
cautious too about the state issues,
since many Republicans in the coun-
ty hold positions with the state
highway department, sales tax de-
partment. and other departments.
Editors Matson and Humphries sat
on the front seat to give the speak
er the signal to let down if he was
going too strong, since Humphries
holds an appointment under the
state administration (under civil
service) which came to him largely
through the efforts of Chairman DR..
Michener, who is candidate for
representative.
To sum it up briefly: The speak
er was disappointment; so was the
attendance; the musical numbers
and refreshments were good.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

While able to sit up some, Mrs.
Lew Barkhurst Of upper Malta, who
painfully injured her hip when she
fell several weeks ago, is suffering
with neuritis. sn
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

Miss Besse Woodward, proprietor
of the Kennebec hotel has been
suffering with neuritis in her arm.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

A son was born Sunday to Mr.
and Mrs. Gail Norris, at the home
Of the latter's parents, Joe Clay
toms, near Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

Mrs. Echelberry who resides here
with her daughter Mrs. Floyd Davis,
is suffering with a heavy cold.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

Mr.. Donald Ashton of Columbus
has been visiting in Malta with his
mother, Mrs. A. NJ. Love.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
Three Pieces OF Real Estate Sold

Three Pieces OF Real Estate Sold
Three pieces of real estate were
sold Saturday at the court house.
In the matter of The Citizens Bank
VS.. John B. Connor ct al, property
was offered at sheriff's sale, and was
bid in by the bank for $1,387. 1t
was appraised at $2,0S0, and con-
tanned 20S acres, in Bristol and
Manchester townships.
The real estate-5S acres, of the
late Frank Griest, Windsor town
ship, was sold at administrator
sale to Friend Wallace for $3.50. it
was appraised at 1925.
The property of Orville Morris
Center township, was sold at Trus-
tees in Bankruptcy sale to Chas. d.
Hupp and wife, for Sits. 1t con-
tanned about 80 acres, and was ap-
praised at $1,650.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

Mr.. G. B. Smith, cashier Of the
Malta bank, has been having a
heavy cold.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

Mr.. George B. Kenney has been
laid up the last few days, suffering
with sciatic rheumatism.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

Miss Ethel Boal of Malta, whose
illness has been noted, is now doing
very nicely, and is sitting up some.
Mrs. Roy Carder is the nurse in
charge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

While cutting wood Wednesday
Mr.. Chas. Sherlock, of Centerville,
had one of his thumbs practically
severed He was taken to the Ma
rietta hospital.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

Mr.. B. S. Harris of Malta is able
to be out, after having been threat
ened with bronchial pneumonia.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
3. Richardson, 1o5.o3 acres, Bloom,

b. Richardson, 105.03 acres, Bloom,
81.
Geo. w. Rose, administrator OF
James V. Stockton, to l. ]. Fulton,
superintendent of banks, 1896
acres, Homer, $6,794.
Hiram T. Barr ct al to Samuel
HI. Barr, 1875 acres, Bloom, 81. Hi
ram T. Barr ct al to James O. Barr
[29.45 acres, Bloom, 81.
Ella and Arthur S. Mellinger to
Chas. l. Devol, 10 acres, Morgan
81.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

A son weighing ten pounds, was
born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs
Benz. Danie1son of the Chesterhill
lOcality
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

Mr. Hilas Conner of Cumberland
has been quite i'll here at the home
of his sister, Mrs. S. G. White, suf-
fering with general infirmities.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

Mr.. I. G. Young Of Malta is i'm
proving very nicely and is able to
be about the house.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25
ELLA CRISMAN MEILINGER
SUFFERS FRACTURED SKULL

Mrs. Ella Crisman Mellinger, wife
of Arthur Mellinger of Indianapolis,
Ind, was badly injured Monday
when the automobile in which she
was riding was struck by railroad
engine. She suffered a fracture Of
the skull and other injuries. Mrs.
Mellinger was taking their children
to school in their automobile, and r
neighbor boy was with them. He
was killed, and one of the Mellinger
daughters was injured. Mrs. Mel
linger's sister, Mrs. Chas. L. Devol,
of the north river road, and her
daughter, Miss Dorothy Devol, left
Tuesday for Indianapolis, upon re-
ceiving word of the serious condi-
lion of Mrs. Mellinger.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

Miss Myrtle Scott, student at the
Lillian Johnson Academy Of Cos
metology, Columbus, spent the
week end with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. G.. Scott, of Kennebec
heights.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

Mrs. f. B. Smith entertained the
members of the Women's Bible
class of the Presbyterian church, at
her home Monday evening. Mrs.
Maude Maxwell, president of the
class, presided, and Mrs. Mary
Gregg had charge of the devotion
ais. Following the regular business
Of the meeting, social time was
spent, and the hostess served de-
licious refreshments, being assisted
in the serving by Mrs. Chas. Walk
er and Mrs. Walter Finley. The
next regular meeting of the class
will be held the third Monday in
June. nf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

Mrs. Anna Gatewood is spending
few days in Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

A meeting of the Southeastern
Ohio district optometrists was held
Tuesday evening at the Baker jew
elry store here. A dinner was en-
ioyed at the Malta hotel, covers be-
ing laid for twelve persons. The
ladies of the party were entertained
during the evening by Mrs. Ralph
Baker at her home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-04-25

Mrs. Mary Harris, aged 6S years
widow of Lafayette L. Harris. died
suddenly at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. j. M. Ludtman in Mariet-
ia, Tuesday. She was sister of
Henry and Elizabeth Schlaubach Of
Luke Chute.