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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-11-28
WILLOW RIVER

Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Schutt and Mrs.
Lyle Schutt drove to Duluth Tuesday.
They were accompanied by Mrs. E.
Halva and Mrs. M. L. Melberg.
The Ladies' Aid held its first sale
and November meeting at the church
parlors last Thursday. Mrs. Andrew
Wahlstrom and Mrs. M. Thompson
we're hostesses. There will be an
other sale of fancy work at the De-
cember meeting at which Mrs. Jose
phine Bochek and Mrs. Ed Halva will
be hostesses. Everybody is invited
to attend.
Mrs. John Guessing, who has lived
on farm north of the village for
the past 80 years, is reported SER
iously i'll.
Miss HARRISON. who has been doing
missionary work in Ethiopia, gave
very interesting lecture to a good
sized audience at the Presbyterian
church Sunday evening.
Mrs. Burns spent the weekend in
Duluth. at the home of Mrs. Ethel
Haburt
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Price celebrated
their first wedding anniversary Sun
day at the home of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Stanley Price Mrs. Price
is the daughter of Tony Bonk. Men,
bers of both families were there as
we'll as friends.
John Hemza, who lives west of
town, returned last Thursday from
Chicago, where he spent the past
month visiting friends. Previous to
this he spent four years working in
one of the large bakeries there.
The Community club held its No
last Thursday. There was a good
attendance After the business meet
ing the book was passed and Mrs.
Ruben Stende, wife of the new agri-
cultural instructor here, joined the
club. The program was along health
ideas and was conducted by Miss Hill
da Thompson, who is local chairman
of the seal sale. Each year there is
committee who helps with the sale
of the seals and the committee this
year is as follows: The Misses Hilda
Thompson, Minnie Bochek, Sylvia
Guessing, Mabel Wenstrom and Mrs.
Carl Aakhus, program; Mrs. Oscar
Larson, the Misses Ruth Anderson,
Louise Councilman, lunch; Miss Sybil
Pettijohn. Mrs. Claire Whiting and
Mrs. Joe E. Stepan.
Jake Novak went to Saltwater Mon
day to bid in the Skrbek property
which was sold at auction. There
were several bidding for this prop
erty which is located in the southern
part of the village but Mr.. Novak was
lucky in getting possession of this
fine piece of residence property.
Mrs. Gustave Overbecke entertained
number of friends at a birthday
anniversary Monday afternoon. The
time was spent in renewing acquaint-
ances among neighbors. A very nice
lunch was served
Jacob Novak. proprietor of the Red
and White store, attended the annual
business mems meeting at the Moose
Lake hotel last Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Olson of Stur-
geon Lake. and Mrs. Charles Swan
son of Windemere, visited at the Ole
Nyrud home Tuesday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Beckman and
son, Ralph, Of Two Harbors, visited
at the Ole Nyrud home Sunday. Mrs
Beckman is Mrs. Nyrud's cousin.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-11-28
SANDSTONE BIBLE CHURCH
Observation-Disclosures


Sunday services. Dec. Sunday
school. 10 a. m. class for your age.
Evangelist Carl Lindberg will talk
to the Sunday school. Morning serv-
ice. II a. m. Rev. Carl Lndberg
preaching. Special afternoon service
at p. m. in the Swedish language.
speaker, Rev. Carl Lindberg; 8 p. NJ,
great evangelistic meeting. Last eve
ming with Evangelist Carl Lndberg.
Old time gospel singing. Come and
listen to real good news.
Attention-Rev. Carl Lindberg will
close the present series Of meetings
next Sunday evening. Meetings will
be held every evening this week, with
a special Thanksgiving meeting on
Thursday. The string band will play
and other numbers will be given.
REV. R. DEURSEN. Pastor.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-11-28
Mayors Proclamation.

l wish to urge your generous sup
port OF the Christmas Seal campaign,
which starts this week.
tuberculosis is still leading cause
of death.
Many of us can remember the time
when this disease killed more people
than any other. and 1t was considered
a death sentence by most people.
Today there is enough knowledge
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-11-28
BREMEN TOWNSHIP

Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Mecl and
Janet and Marvin and Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Mecl and family are visiting
friends and relatives in Milwaukee
and Chicago.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-11-28
st. Paul's Luth. Church, Willow Rive

st. Paul's Luth. Church, Willow River.
Rev. L. Larson, pastor.
Divine worship, p. m; Sunday
school, 3 p. m.
Sermon on Luke 1:68-79, the Adj
vent text appointed for the First Sum
day in Advent.
Special evening services during Ad-
vent, beginning with Thursday, Dec.
S. at 1880 p. m. and every Thursday
evening during Advent.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-11-28
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

Charles J. SWANSON, PASTOR.
Denham NJ. E. Church.
Sunday, Dec. 10 a. m, Sunday
school; IL a. m. morning service.
Windemere NJ. E. Church.
Sunday, Dec. Is p. m. evening
service.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1935-11-28

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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-03-07
Chevrolet Banquet Was
Delightful Affair

The banquet given last Thursday
evening by the White-Cliff Chevro-
let company at the Kennebec hotel,
proved to be a very delightful oc-
casion, and fine get-together
meeting of the owners and man
ayers Following the elegant
four course dinner, the members Of
the party went to the sales room at
the Chevrolet garage, where a pro.
gram was given, with Mr.. Hugh
White and G. H. Meadows as the
principal speakers Those present
were: Hugh White and Jas. White.
GAINESVILLE, owners of the company;
Clifford Ratliffe, local sales man
ager; C. III. Meadows, sales man
ager of the Norwood zone; John
Grimsley, bookkeeper; A. M. Kin
caid, service and parts manager;
Walter Ogg, service manager, and
the salesmen, Harry Bozman, Lowell
Dougan, Chester NORM, Ode Cor
dray, Gene Lewis, Gene Belts.
Claire Ferguson, Hugh Ferguson
and Fred Rollison.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-03-07
=. w. Johnson Denies Fraud
In Postoffice Contract

P. w. Johnson, head of the John
son Construction company, denies
the federal allegations of fraud in
securing a $188,000 contract for
new postoffice building at Ports
mouth, O. Johnson, head of the
Johnson Construction company. is
charged with conspiracy to defraud
the government Don Johnson,
cousin of the contractor, and Or
vile Settlers, employed on the post
office building, face similar charges.
Work on the postoffice building has
been halted. 1t is stated that at
hearing this week, former post
office employe testified she pre-
dated letter which it is alleged
enabled the P. w. Johnson Con-
struction company to win the con-
tract. The letter she stated was
dated Nov. 20, on Dec. l, a day af-
ter the bids closed. The testimony
was given by Mrs. Bertha Darraugh
Staten, former assistant postmaster
at Garrison, Ky. She testified she
pre-dated the letter at the request
of Orville Settlers, the company en-
ploye, for which she stated she got
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-03-07
Capt. j. r.. Benjamin Addresses
Women's Democratic Club

| Capt. J. r. Benjamin of CamT
Morgan was the speaker before the
Women's Federated Democratic club
Of Morgan county, at their meeting
held Tuesday night. Mr.. Benjamin
showed the pictures dealing with
soil erosion, reforestation, and con-
, servation, in connection with his
splendid lecture. These pictures
have been shown several times in
the county by Mr.. Benjamin, and
everyone should make an effort to
see them, and to hear Capt. Benja-
min tell of the work Of the erosion
control camps and what they are
doing. He was introduced by Miss
Jessie Wells, chairman of the pro-
gram committee, who spoke of the
wonderful work the men from Camp
Morgan are doing, and named the
beneficial work that they nave been
doing on her brother B. F. Wells
farm, at Millgrove. She stated that
she believes that those who feel the
work being done in the matter of
soil erosion, does not amount to
much, would change their opinion
if they but made themselves famil-
lar with the work.
Mrs Norma Hooper, chairman of
the club, presided. The next meet
ing will be IN May.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-03-07
World Day OF Prayer

This year the world day Of prayer
will be observed on March 8 (F'ri-
day) at the Malta M. E. church.
The missionary societies of all the
churches Of MaltaMcConnelsville
will unite in this service. This will
be a continuing in prayer from the
rising of the sun in the Fiji Islands
and New Zealand to the setting of
the sun in Honolulu many hours
later In more than fifty countries
Christians will have prayer for each
other and will have pledged them
selves to the bearing of one an
others burdens. The roads that
lead out from the house of prayer
are the roads Of service, the roads
of love that carry one away from
self and bring Gods power to meet
mems needs.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-03-07
Harley Calvin Is Named Tenth
District Engineer

Mr.. Harley Calvin of Marietta
has been appointed division highway
engineer for this, the 10th division,
by John Jaster, jr., state highway
director. He succeeds A. w. Sher-
wood who has held the position four
years. Mr.. Calvin has served un-
der Sherwood for the past four
years as assistant He has been in
the highway department for 10
years, serving as resident engineer
in Vinton county before being made
assistant to Mr.. Sherwood He is
graduate Of Ohio University. 9th
er counties besides Morgan in the
district are Washington, Noble, Ath-
ems, Hooking, Gallia, Monroe and
Meigs. The headquarters will re-
main in Marietta. 1t is stated that
Mr.. Sherwood will remain in the
office as Mr. Calvin's assistant.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-03-07
New Star Route Carriers

Beginning July first all Star mail
routes connected with the local
postoffice, will have new carriers.
The route to Reinersville will be
served by Herschel X. Haines, at
an annual salary of $500. He sue
ceeds l.. NJ McGrath.
Frank Harrison, son Of Harry
Harrison, gets the contract for the
Ringgold route, at salary of $6S8.
He will succeed Ancel McPeak.
Chas. Cordray will succeed Wal
ter Palmer as carrier of the mail
from Athens to Malta railroad sta
ton, two round trips daily, starting
at Athens. His salary is $1,998.
Mr.. Woodburn, present carrier
from Marietta to GAINESVILLE, will be
succeeded by VIM. Seely. This car
rier makes one round trip daily.
Seely's bid vas $1,34S.
The prices are all unusually low.
Each contract is for four year pc
riod, and as stated will begin July
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-03-07
Masonic Tarty Was Fine Affair

A crowd of approximately 800
persons was in attendance last
Thursday evening at the Masonic
party, held at the armory. 1t was
given by Corinthian and Valley
lodges, for the members and their
families, and it has come to be an
annual affair. Mr.. C. A. Gaylord
presided, and the following pro-
gram was rendered.: Music by the
Cardinal orchestra; vocal selections
by Ralph James and Leroy McIn-
tyre, two coming. young musicians
of near Malta; Miss Lavada McMur-
ray gave fine readings, and a ladies'
'style show was put on by eight
men. At the close of the program
refreshments were served, followed
by card playing, bingo, and round
and square dancing. The big hit of
the evening was duet dance by
Mrs. Elisha James and her son G..
o. James.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-03-07
Death OF John w. Brewer

John William Brewer, aged 48
years, seven months and 27 days,
who resided in the Hopewell vicin-
ity, west side, died Sunday, March
8, at the home of his sister, Mrs.
Rosa Coler. His death, it is stated,
was the result of injuries he sus-
tanned May IT. 1880, while work
ing for the Ohio Fuel company at
Stewart, o. His wife who survives
him was Diena Calendine. He
leaves one daughter, Mrs. Alva Han
son of Amesville, and a grandson,
Keith Hanson. His parents were
the late James and Rebecca Brower-
Brothers and sisters surviving him
are Mrs. Coler, mentioned; Mrs. Ell
la Rowland of Swift; S. B. Brewer
Of Toledo, and Algie Brewer OF
Stockport.
Funeral services were held at
Dale, Wednesday, at 2:30 p. m,
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Virgins, and
burial was made at Dale.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-03-07
Raise Salaries
Nephew OF +. Nj. Beckett Killed
BY ,MOnOXide Gas

Mr.. Edwin Beckett, aged 35
years, of Columbus, was asphyxiat-
ed Sunday morning by carbon mo-
noxide gas from exhaust of his au-
tomobile in a closed garage, at his
home. He was found behind the
wheel, by roomer at the Beckett
home. The ignition of the auto
was turned on, but the motor had
stopped. Mr.. Beckett was an auto
mechanic. He is survived by his
wife, a four year old son, Garry; a
sister. Mrs. Helen Williams; a
brother, George, and his father,
Garry w. Beckett Mr.. F. M. Beck
EFT Of this place is an uncle of the
deceased
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr.. and
Mrs. Beckett of this place attended
the funeral.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-03-07
This Village Votes
To Keep Liquor Store

AT the local option election held
| Tuesday, by vote of 436 to 339,
approval was given for the continu-
ing of liquor store in McConneIs-
vile. There were five separate
questions submitted, and while it
was voted to permit the sale of in
toxicating liquor in McConneIsville,
the three questions voted on con-
corning sale of wine and of beer of
more than 80 percent alcoholic con-
tent, was voted down. The only
precinct that voted dry on all prop
ositions was precinct A. Precinct
B voted wet majority of approx
imately 100 votes.
Just how the vote leaves the mat
ter of the sale of wine, and beer of
an alcoholic content of more than
3.2, we have been unable to learn.
No one, in so far as we have been
able to learn, has ventured def
mite answer. Local opinion seems
to differ as to whether the vote pro-
hibits the sale of wine in McCon-
nelsville, even at the liquor store.
However it is agreed that holders
of beer permits are not allowed to
sell wine, or beer, other than of 80
percent.
The vote on the various ques-
tions, by precincts, follows:
Shall the sale of any intoxicating
liquor be permitted in the village of
McConnelsville, Ohio?
Yes-Precinct A, 10; p, 1873; C,
148. Total AL.
No-Precinct A, 118; B, 84; C,
1873. Total $40.
Shall the sale of wine by the pack
age for consumption off the premi-
ses where sold, be permitted in the
village of McConnelsville, Ohio?
Yes-Precinct A, 81; B, 128; C,
112. Total 307.
No-Precinct A, 121; B, 81; G.,
141. Total $50.
Shall the sale of wine for con-
sumption on and Off the premises
where sold, be permitted in the vii
lage of McConnelsville, Ohio?
Yes-Precinct A, GA; B, III; C,
106. Total 287
No-Precinct A, 1875; B, 81; C,
140. Total 362
Shall the sale of spirituous liquors
by the glass be permitted in the vii
lage of McConnelsville, Ohio?
Yes-Precinct A, So; B, 109; G.,
1O2 Total 265.
No-Precinct A, 139; B, 10; G,
Isl. Total 400.
Shall state liquor stores for the
sale of spirituous liquor by the
package, for consumption off the
premises where sold, be permitted
in the village of McConnelsvilIe.
Ohio?
Yes-Precinct A, 106; B, 1S1; c.,
149. Total 1876.
No-Precinct A, 119; B, SO; C,
1877. Total 339
When the 18th amendment was
voted on in November, 1888, Nc
Connelsville gave a majority of 223
against the repeal of the amend
ment. 1t is stated that this is the
first time since the year 1903 that
this place has given wet ma
jority.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-03-07
John Beckwith To Wed

Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Conard
of Granville, have announced the
engagement of their daughter, Miss
Virginia Conard, to Mr.. John NJ.
Beckwith, of Malta. Miss Conard is
a graduate of Granville high school.
She attended Ohio State University,
and is employed in the office of the
Schiff Shoe Co., of Columbus Mr..
Beckwith is the younger son of Mrs.
Lesta Beckwith of Malta. His faith
er was the late Charles Beckwith.
He is graduate of M. G. M high
school, and of the O. S. u. He is
one of the young successful business
men of this place, being one of the
partners of the Muskingum Valley
Produce Co. The wedding will not
take place until early fall.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-03-07
George Lane Badly Injured

Wednesday afternoon Mr.. George
Lane, near Malta, was quite badly
injured while assisting in the raz-
ing of the A. l.. Smith building here
on Center street. He was standing
on beam prying with a crow-bar,
which suddenly let loose, and he
fell backwards into the basement,
lighting on his elbow and back.
His right elbow was badly crushed,
and a part of the bone severed an
artery which bled badly. The crow
bar struck him on the nose, and
there was small laceration on his
chin.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-03-07
Miss Evelyn Dewitt Promoted

Miss Evelyn Dewitt, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. e. Dewitt of Meigs-
vile township, who has been en-
ployed for some months with the
Louisville, KY, Land Bank, was re-
Gently given a decided promotion.
Within recent weeks many employees
have lost their positions, and in ad-
dition to the position Miss Dewitt
had been filling she was given
charge of the work of another en-
ploye. When she stated that the
two positions were more than she
could handle, she was given an as
sistant. Miss Dewitt is at the head
of the information office, and every
person having business at the bank
must first contact her. Recently
the Land Bank moved into fine new
quarters.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-03-07
Mrs. Della Sears Gillespie Dies
At Her Home Here

Mrs. Della Sears Gillespie, high
| ly esteemed and well known resi-
dent of McConnelsville, passed away
Sunday at 10:45 p. M, at her home
/ here, of complications. She had
been an invalid for the past Is
years, most of this time having beer
confined to her home. She was the
widow of Oscar w. Gillespie, who
preceded her in death 13 years ago
To this union one daughter, Paul.
inc, was born, who has tenderly
cared for her mother through hel
long period of illness, and to whom
she was deeply devoted. Until her
health failed, she was very active
in church work, having been a life
long member of the Methodist Prot
estant church here, where she has a
wide circle Of friends who will re-
gret her passing. Besides the
daughter, the following sisters sur
vive: Mrs. M. N. Summers, Tor
rance, Calf; Mrs. c.. HI. Barnes,
Whittier, Calf; Mrs. j. M. Gra-
ham, Portsmouth, O., and Mrs. Oh
i've Drake, McConnelsville. One
brother, Clarence, is deceased.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday afternoon at 1880 O'Clock,
at the residence, conducted by Rev.
o. E. Ford, and burial was made in
the McConnelsville cemetery. In
cluded in the services by Rev Ford
was the reading of "Crossing the
Bar" and two other poems A solo,
Beautiful Isle of Somewhere, was
sung by Mrs. Walter Elliott Those
serving as pail bearers were John
Adams, Walter Elliott, Edgar Nc
Donald, w. J. Vanfossen, VIM. Fox
and Louis Harkness.
Outside persons in attendance at
the funeral were Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Holcomb, Mrs. Alice Nash
and Mrs Raymond Baker, from Co
lumbus; Mrs. j. M. Graham and
Mrs. Creighton Norman, Ports
mouth; Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Hark
ness and daughter Mrs. Neva Star
rett, Chaunecy Mercer and Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Fox, of GAINESVILLE; Mrs.
Don Ellenwood and son Don of
London, O., and Rev. and Mrs. o. f.
Ford, Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-03-07
Adam A. GeSSeI Dies

Adam A. Gessel, aged IA years,
died Wednesday at his home in
Lowell, following a two weeks ill
ness. He was son of the late
Adam Gessel of Crooked Tree His
first wife was Roxie Carrel. OF
their four children, three survive
Mrs. May Pitt and David Gessel of
Dexter City and George Gessel of
Lowell. Mr.. Gessels second wife
who was Mrs. Mary Bartmess, sur
wives him. Mrs. Sarah E. Haines
of Lowell is a sister of the deceased.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day in the Haines church in the
Crooked Tree neighborhood Bur-
ial will be made in the church cem-
etory
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-03-07
Barkhurst-Anderson

The marriage of Miss Frances
Marie Anderson, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Clyde Anderson of Penns-
vile, to Mr.. Robert Louis Bark
hurst, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Barkhurst of McConnelsville route
was solemnized on Saturday, March
2, at 10 O'Clock, at the home of the
brides parents. To the strains OF
the bridal chorus the bride and
groom, attended by Gerald and Vio-
let Anderson, brother and sister-in-
law of the bride, advanced to their
places near group of ferns and
potted plants. The single ring cer-
emony was performed by Elder w.
A. Burcher. The bride was charm
ing in a beige silk crepe dress, with
accessories to match. She wore a
corsage of lilies of the valley and
sweet peas. The guests were the
Immediate families of the bride and
groom.
The bride is a graduate of Penns-
vile high school, class of 80, and
the groom is a graduate Of M. & M,
class of 80.
Immediately following the cere-
mony, Mr.. Barkhurst and his bride
left on a short wedding trip. They
will make their home with the
groom's parents for the present.
Their many friends extend congrat-
ulations.-XX.