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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04
Death OF James A. Carter

James A. Carter, aged about 65
years, passed away suddenly Satur-
day about noon, at the home of his
brother Garfield Carter, of heart
trouble. He went to work Saturday
morning in the harvest field, and
complained of not feeling well and
being unable to work, he went to
the home Of his brother, near
Mountville, to visit, where he be-
came much worse, soon passing
away. He was son of the late
John and Caroline Carter. He re-
sided at Maplewood in Athens coun-
ty, near the Morgan county line.
He was a prominent farmer, part
of his farm being in Homer town
ship He was also in the dairy busi-
ness. Besides his wife who was
Bernice Chute, he leaves one son,
John Carter; brother, Garfield;
and four sisters, Mrs. Sadie Wolfe,
Columbus; Mrs. Frank Davis, Ma
plewood; Mrs. Anna Chappelear,
and Mrs. Lena Shepard of Cam
bridge. His mother was sister of
DR.. j. F. Leeper of McConnelsville.
Mr.. Carter was a member Of the
Masonic lodge at Bishopville, and of
the X of P. order, Glouster.
Funeral services will be held to-
day "wednesday with interment in
Maplewood cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04
Fred ShoOp Sells Meat Market
To Dana Walker

Saturday Mr. Dana Walker pur-
chased the Fred Shoop meat mar
ket and grocery, located here in the
Fouts building on the public square,
near the Stallsmith filling station.
Possession was given Monday. Mr..
Shoop and his wife came here about
five years ago from Amesville, and
established the business, which they
have since successfully managed.
Their plans for the future are not
definite, but we understand that
they will continue to reside here,
where they own fine residence
property in the east end of town
Mr.. Walker needs no introduc-
ton to the public, having formerly
been proprietor of the Rainbow res
taurant for several years. He will
handle quality meats and will en-
deavor to give the same fine service
that the Shoops have given. Mr.
Walkers wife will assist him.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04

The wedding Of Miss Jean Gay
lord and Mr. Charles Griffin, which
was announced in the Democrat
last week, to occur in the Presbyte-
rian church here Sunday afternoon,
June 80, at o'clock, took place in
the presence of large number Of
guests. The altar was beautifully
decorated with flowers and lighted
tapers, and the ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. T. E. Leonard, the
bride being given in marriage by
her father, Mr.. Charles A. Gaylord,
of McConne1sville. The attendants
were Miss Lucille Gaylord, of this
place, sister of the bride, and Mr..
Alvah Griffin, of GAINESVILLE, broth
er of the groom. The bride was
gowned in white mousseline de sole
and wore white picture hat and
white kid sandals, and carried an
arm bouquet of Talisman roses. Her
sister wore peach colored organdy
with white hat and other accessories
Of white, and carried Johanna Hill
roses
Preceding the ceremony Miss
Mary Louise Dye sang ooh Prom
gan numbers by Miss Louise Mckay
were Venetian Love Song" the
Bridal Chorus" from Lohengrin,
ana the Mendelssohn recessional.
Soon after the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Griffin left for GAINESVILLE,
where they are now at home.
The Democrat joins with their
many friends in extending congrat-
ulations and best wishes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04
Frash-CIark Wedding

The Methodist Episcopal parson-
age in Malta was the scene of a
quiet wedding Sunday morning at
seven O'Clock, when Miss Irene
Clark, daughter of Mr.. Charles
Clark, of north river road, became
the bride of Mr.. Gilbert Frash, well
known citizen of upper Malta, Rev.
Paul I. Wachs officiating.
For her marriage Miss Clark was
attractively gowned in dress of
white crepe and lace, with which
she wore white accessories. The
couple was unattended.
Immediately following the cere-
mony, Mr.. and Mrs. Frash left for
wedding trip in the east. 1t is ex-
pected that following their return
they will reside in upper Malta
XXX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04

boat if one should happen to over
turn, and parents are most earnest
ly requsted to see that their chill
dren do not go into the river during
the races, as one of those speed
boats would cut them in two if they
were struck.
Children under 16 years will be
admitted free to the racing course.
but will have to pay 15c if they
wish to take a seat.
Parking free at commons. For
your own good, obey all Boy Scouts
and Naval Scouts directing traffic,
and avoid unnecessary delays.
No cars will be permitted in the
Waterworks park. The people are
asked to stay away from the dock
below the bridge where the racers
boats are docked, as these racers
will not tolerate any tinkering with
their valuable boats.
Program for the day-official.
Parade committee chairman, Faith
er Preston. Parade forms at Malta
school house at $50. All organi-
cations be there at $3.50. Parade
moves at 10 o'clock sharp, and pro-
ceeds to Chautauqua building for
the address of Chief Justice Wey-
gandt.
Program at Chautauqua building
Immediately following the parade.
which will dismiss at the Chautau-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04

qua building, under auspices OF the
Morgan County Bar association, L..
J. Weber, president, will preside,
and introduce those having part in
the program Address of welcome,
by Mayor Mercer, of McConnels-
Vile. Invocation by Rev. Chas. Bu-
len, pastor of Methodist Protestant
church Address, 'The Patriotism
Of a Troubled People," Hon. Carl v.
Weygandt, chief justice of the Ohio
supreme court. Hymn, "America,"
by audience. Benediction by Rev.
J. D. Keller, McKendree Methodist
church. 12 o'clock, testimonial
dinner to the chief justice, at Ken
nebec hotel, by Morgan County Bar
association. Races, 1880. Supper
period after races till 1880. Battle
royal at 1880 at the court house
square The battle royal will not be
held at the Chautauqua building as
announced in last weeks program.
due to heavy popular request that
this big feature be held at the pub
lie square. Old country fiddlers'
contest at the court house porch at
7:45. You will hear some of the
finest fiddlers' in the country on this
occasion. The program closes with
a great big old time country square
and round dance which will be held
on our fine new street. This will
make the biggest dance floor in
Ohio.
The line of the parade: Mounted
squad headed by Dana Walker.
Chief Justice Weygandt has an
nounced his intention of being here
to review the parade. Upon his ar
rival at the Kennebec hotel, the
reception committee of the County
Bar association will greet him and
escort him to the head of the parade
at the Malta school house. Mayor
Mcdaniel and city council of Malta,
and Mayor Mercer Of McConnels-
Vile and city council will follow the
chief justice and his escort. NAL
conta Post band and American Le-
gion members. Ladies' Auxiliary of
the American Legion. Camp Nor
gan veterans. Boy Scouts of Amer
lea and Scoutmasters, with Ches-
terhill band. Sons of the American
Legion, headed by Chuck Haynes
and Brownell Porter Murray City
drum and bugle corps. Muskingum
River Naval Scout club, headed by
FIR. Preston and Captains Doc
Shrotz, Francis Ashton and Clar-
ence Vaughn, Land and Sea Off
GERS, and high school band. Mem
bers of Morgan County Outboard
club in cars. Division of floats.
Everybody out now for the grand
est and greatest day in the history
of our beloved county.
Follow the crowd to Malta-Mc-
Connelsville 4th July, and go home
happy
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04

Announcement was made Sunday
of the marriage of Mr.. Allan Stew
art of East Bloom and Miss Betty
Cline of GAINESVILLE. They were mar
ried June 1, at ST. Marys, w. Va,
by Rev. Mr.. Johnson of the M. E..
church. Last Sunday family din
ner was held in their honor, at the
home of the grooms parents, Mr..
and Mrs e. E. Stewart, of East
Bloom. Those present included be-
sides the bride and groom, their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall
Cline of GAINESVILLE, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Stewart; their grandmothers,
Mrs. Williams of GAINESVILLE, and
Mrs. Alice Clawson of this place /;
the brides sister, Miss Clarameda
Cline; and Wayne Williams and
Martha Krier of Duncan Falls. Mon
day evening they were given a sere-
made, those present being given a
generous treat. Mr.. Stewart who is
the only son of Mr.. and Mrs. Stew
art, is a graduate of NJ. & M. high
school, and has for the past four
years been a leader in boys club
work. He is one of our very best
young men. His wife is gradu-
ate of GAINESVILLE high school, and
is a graduate nurse of Bethesda
hospital. They will reside with the
groom's parents.
The Democrat joins many friends
in extending congratulations and
best wishes to this estimable cou-
Dle
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04
Miss Andrews To Take Trip
To South America

Miss Mary Andrews of Cleveland,
and nephew Robert Andrews, jr., Of
New York City, came Saturday to
spend about month here at the
formers home. Robert Andrews
who graduated from Trinity college.
New York, in the arts course, at
tended Columbia University the
past year, working on Master s
degree, which he will finish the
coming year, and then will begin a
doctors degree at the same univer-
sity.
Miss Andrews, who is a teacher
in Cleveland, plans to leave about
Aug. 1, on trip, in company with
a party of friends, most of them be-
ing from Cleveland. They will Wis
it the Caribbean countries, Panama,
and go on to Barranquilla, Colum-
bia, S. A, and from there up the
Magdalena river. They plan to be
gone month. They sail from
New York City.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04
The Outstanding Event In The Muskingum Valley
July 4th, Will Be At Ma|taMCConne|svi|e
Airplane Wreck Near Deavertown
Young Woman Injured


Mr.. Gerald Stoneburner, %, and
Miss Audrey Carney, II, of the Dea-
vertown locality, narrowly escaped
death Sunday afternoon when the
monoplane in which they were rid
ing struck tree on the Stoneburn-
er farm. The plane which was own
ed by DR.. A. c.. Lawrence was pilot
ed by Mr.. Stoneburner, who is an
experienced aviator, having gradu-
ated from the Dallas, Tex, aviation
school. The couple took off from
the GAINESVILLE airport early Sunday
afternoon, to make sightseeing
tour of the country between Zanes-
vile and Deavertown. After cir
cling Deavertown locality several
times, it is stated the motor stop
ped and they were flying low in an
attempt to land, and the wing Of
the monoplane hit the top of tree,
throwing the plane out of control,
and turning the machine in such a
manner that the other wing struck
the ground. The plane came to
rest in a corn field about SO feet
from the tree.
The only injury suffered by
Stoneburner was minor cut in his
hip Miss Carney suffered chest in
juries and severe body bruises. She
was taken to Bethesda hospital.
Her injuries are not considered SER
iOus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04
CHAS. ELWOOD FOUTS DIES
FOLLOWING LONG ILLNESS

Charles Elwcod Fouts, aged
about 81 years, whose critical i'll
ness had been mentioned, died Mon
day morning about 3:45 O'Clock at
his home on Malta hill His death
released him from number of
years of suffering. About six years
ago he fell from a load of hay, and
sustained a bad injury to his neck
from which he never recovered, and
he gradually grew worse. For some
weeks past his condition had been
critical
The deceased was son of the
late William Lahew and Ann Ell
wood Fouts, and was born at this
place in March, 1868. He attended
the local schools and graduated in
the year 1887. He engaged in
teaching, his first term being at
Centerbend. He later taught at
Rokeby Lock. He was a gifted pen
man and was natural born artist,
and he improved that talent and for
number Of years taught art and
penmanship, having taught in the
public schools at Gallon, Ohio,
and also in Anderson, Ind, and at
Shreveport, La. Returning here he
was teacher of the grammar grade
for several years, and then retired
from the teaching profession His
grandfather, James Elwood. was for
some years manager of the wharf
boat at this place, and of the river
ferry, before the first bridge was
built. His great grandfather was a
brother Of former Governor Shan
non of Ohio. His grandmother was
Cassandra Shannon Elwood. His
nearest relatives are cousins. He
was a member of st. James Episco-
pal church, GAINESVILLE.
Funeral services will be held this
morning at 10 O'Clock at his late
home, with Rev. Paul l. Wachs of
the Malta NJ E. church officiating.
The pail bearers who had been Sc
lected by Mr.. Fouts will be: Curtis
Mckinney, VIM. Mitchell, John
Taylor, Ralph Clawson, Oliver
Lindsay and Emmett Baldridge.
Burial will be made in McConnels-
vile cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04
RECREATION NEWS

Playground activities under the
guidance of seven leaders started in
eight centers last week. Work will
be started in four other communi-
ties this week.
There were 322 boys, 173 girls.
and 112 adults participating in the
games and activities last week.
Soft ball holds the center of in
terest with the boys and adults in
most of the communities. Four
adult and five junior soft ball teams
have been organized.
Mountville has several excellent
volley ball teams that will soon be
ready to take on any team in the
county.
The leaders at Stockport are con-
Quoting a croquet tournament this
week, to determine the individual
and team champions.
Several interesting handicraft
projects were started this week.
Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04
Eleanor TOrbert Weds

Miss Eleanor Augusta Torbert,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. s. E. Tor
bert of Columbus, and Joseph O..
Young of Cincinnati, were married
Saturday in the West Fourth Aven-
ue Church Of Christ, Columbus.
Mrs. Tom F. Lewis, jr., formerly
Beatrice Torbert, was matron of
honor and Miss Mary Lou Torbert.
a second sister, and Miss Bernice
Harper were bridesmaids. Follow
ing the marriage reception for Is
persons was held at the Torbert
home. Mr.. and Mrs. Young are
both graduates of Ohio State Uni
versity. They will reside in Gin
cinnati, where Mr.. Young is with
The Trailer company of Cincinnati.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04
SOME WEATHER FIGURES

temperatures for the past week, as
follows: Thursday, June 27-86
and .O5 rainfall; 28th-88; 29-S7
and 80 rainfall; 30th-88; July
1-89, and July go. The rain
fall thus far this year is 1910
inches greater than for a like pc
riod last year. The total rainfall
for the first six months of 1894
follows: January, 1.80; February.
1.34; March, SAG; April 2.01; May,
1.O6; June 3.41. Total 1903 inches.
For first six months of present
year: January, 3.61; February,
2.52; March 3.13; April, 2.93; May,
6.52; June, 5.07. Total 23.78.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04
Hugh Clice Shot In Leg
BY His Wife


The following is taken from Mon
days Times Recorder:
1.-THE condition of Hugh Clice, Of
500 Warwick avenue, who was shot
in the left leg Saturday morning by
his wife, after he allegedly attempt
ed to beat her and threatened their
six young children, was reported
good Sunday night in Bethesda hos
pital. Mrs. Clice was released Sat-
urday by police. No affidavit was
filed against her. She claimed that
she shot her husband in defense of
her children and herself. In a re-
port at police headquarters Mrs
Clice said her husband had been
quarreling with her for several
days. She said she shot him in the
thigh, then called officers. Her
husband was taken to the hospital
in the Keck ambulance. Clice serv-
ed Is days IN the county jail last
December for misrepresenting him
self to be destitute and obtaining
money from the Muskingum county
relief administration, when he had
more than $500 in CASH"
The Clice family at one time re-
sided here. Mrs. Clice is a daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Cum
ningham.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04
Local Young People To Camp
At Lancaster

July 13 a number of young peo-
pie of the twin cities leave for the
camp grounds, near Lancaster,
where they will camp. Rev. and
Mrs. Paul I. Wachs will act as chap
erons, and Mrs. Oscar Northrup
will go as cook. The young people
planning to go are: Geraldine
Young, Theodore Mcclure, Jean
Cook, Betty Harris, June Martin,
Louise Curran, Lucille Morris,
Frances Louise Finley, jeanette
Bozman, 10 Ellen Cochran, Geral-
dine Blackburn, Hubert Dougan, Ul-
ric Allen, Billy Danford, Don Cal
land, Edward Young, Chas. Bark
hurst, Billy Bell, VIM. Lawrence,
and Joan Bozman.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04
Death or Mrs. H. M. Foreman

Mrs. Belle Wiley of Malta at
tended the funeral Friday afternoon
of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Carrie
Hill Foreman. rs, wife of III. M.
Foreman, of Liberty ridge, Marion
township, which was held at the
Waterford Methodist Episcopal
church. Interment was made in the
Waterford cemetery. Death fol-
lowed a lingering illness with can
Ger. Besides her husband, Mrs.
Foreman leaves three sons, Elmer
Foreman, near Newark; Emmett,
near Waterford, and Alva of the
home; and one daughter, Mrs.
Grace Startling OF Marion township.
Mrs. Frank Kuntz and Mrs. Geo.
Archer also attended the funeral
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04
Elmer McNutt Undergoes Operation

Elmer McNutt Undergoes Operation
Mr.. Elmer McNutt, former prom
inent resident of this county, but
for the past number of years resi-
dent of Kirkersville, underwent
major operation recently at White
Cross hospital, Columbus.
Sunday, Mrs. M. M. Mcdonald
and sons Fred and Frank of this
place, accompanied by Mrs. Eliza
beth Wilson and Mr.. Robert Nc
Donald of New Lexington; also Mr..
and Mrs. Clair Hiatt and Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Williams, Pennsville,
called at the hospital to inquire
about Mr.. McNutt. They report his
condition as not good He has been
in the hospital five weeks.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04
Receive Life Certificates

Miss Mary Louise Dye of this
place has received notice that she
has been granted an elementary life
certificate. She is teacher in the
local grade school. Miss Louise Nc
Kay of this place has been granted
a life certificate to teach public mu-
sic. She has been supervisor of mu-
sic in the Tippecanoe City schools
for several years, and is re-employ-
ed there.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04
Erecting Markers

The American Legion, Rotary
and Civic clubs, with Harry w. Tor
bert, artist, are erecting markers
at the following historical places:I
Home of General Robert Mcconnell,
McConnelsville common; DR.. III. l..
True house; Simpson library;
Rocky Glen sanatorium; home of
Judge Elijah Hayward, (Mrs. Geo.
Hoon's residence): Frederick Dill
lenbaugh Cochran cigar factory i
Mrs. c. H. Morris; Howard Chand-
Ter Christy birthplace; VIM. C.
Haines. Manchester township; home
of DR.. J.B. Naylor; Dawes old home,
Malta; Oil Spring; Hidden Spring;
Big Bottom park; where Morgan
raiders crossed river; Gueist Tav-
ern, Center township; Council
Rock; Johnson's Summit, Glouster
road; Embree park; Tea Table,
Dale.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04
Wachs-Hout Wedding

At ceremony which took place
Saturday morning at the Methodist
parsonage il Malta, Rev. Paul I.
Wachs united in marriage one of
his twin nephews, Wilbur Wachs,
and Miss Marie Hout, both of Mans
field, o. The couple was attended
by Miss Sara Elizabeth Heller and
Mr.. Joe Bertka, also of Mansfield.
For her marriage Miss Hout wore d
printed chiffon dress with white ac-
cessories. Her flowers were a.
shoulder corsage of DR.. Van Fleet
roses. Miss Heller was also gown
ed in printed chiffon.
Later in the day the party re-
turned to Mansfield, where the bride
and groom will take up their resi-
dence in their nwly furnished home
on the Black estate, "Ballylin
Farms" Of which Mr.. Wachs is
manager.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04
Clarence EppIey OF Gaysport Dies

Clarence Eppley, aged 26 years.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. F. Eppley,
near Gaysport, died Sunday morn
ing about eight o'colck, in Bethesda
hospital, GAINESVILLE, following an
illness with heart trouble. He was
admitted to the hospital, Wednes-
day of last week. Besides his par
ents he leaves three brothers, Ber-
nard, Verland and Myrl, and one
sister, Miss Ruby Eppley, all of the
home.
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon at the Christian
church, Caldwell, with interment in
Devolld cemetery, near Caldwell
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04

VIM. Doyle In PrecariOus Condition
Mr.. William Doyle of GAINESVILLE
was very badly injured Sunday a
week ago, near Etna. Just as he
alighted from the auto in which he
had been riding, he stepped in the
wake of another machine and was
knocked down and run over. Both
of his legs and one arm were brok-
en-. He was taken to Good Samari-
tan hospital, and his condition is
still precarious. He formerly re-
sided at Meigs, ALSO in Meigsville
township. His wife before marriage
was Maude Pierce, daughter of Dav-
id Pierce and wife. Mr.. Doyle who
is about 60 years of age, is a Span
ish-American war soldier.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04
DIR. w. H. Scott Visits Here

DR. w. H. Scott. aged "a years,
former president of Ohio State Uni
versity, and his son Or. Charles
Scott visited here Tuesday with Mr..
George M. Scott and other relatives.
DR.. Scott looks forward to visits
back to the home of his younger
days. He retains his remarkable,
keen intellect. in spite Of his years,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04
Accident Proves Fatal

Earl Kennedy, colored, Is year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Ken
nedy Of GAINESVILLE, who was fatal
ly injured early last Thursday
morning, when run over by ma
chine on the Happy Hollow road,
died Thursday afternoon at Bethes-
da hospital, GAINESVILLE. Kennedy
and his cousin, James Warner, 18,
Of Canton, were hitch hiking their
way to their uncle's, Chas. Mayle's,
near Chesterhill, where they expect
ed to find employment. After getting
ride to McConnelsville, they start
ed hiking to Chesterhill, hoping to
get ride, and not being successful
and being worn out, and cold, they
lay down on the hard surfaced road
which was warmed from the suns
heat, and soon went to sleep. At
about 2:30 o'clock they were run
over.
Warner who suffered a fractured
leg and knee cap and internal injur-
les, did not regain consciousness for
several hours after being admitted
to the hospital. 1t is believed that
he will recover.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Cramblitt and
son Raymond of Springfield, Mass,
are visiting the formers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Cramblitt of
Malta, and with Mrs. Cramblitt's
mother, Mrs. Mary Jones, Of the
west side; her brother JOS. G.. Aber
Of McConnelsYille, and other rela-
tives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04
Home From Pleasure Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Richard McEIhiney
and daughter Ardath of Columbus,
and Miss Velma Mckinney, Rokeby
Lock, returned Monday evening
from a two weeks motor trip which
took them to Knoxville and Nash
vile, Tenn: Asheville, N. c.; Shen-
andoah valley; Charleston, w Va,
and other places of interest.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-07-04
Clyde Bankes Employed
In Nj. & Nj. Grades

Mr.. Clyde Bankes has been en-
ployed as teacher of the sixth grade
here, to succeed Miss Lois Torbert,
who was recently married to Her.
bert Dilley. Mr. Bankes who has
been teaching in the Ringgold
school, comes highly recommended.
He is a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Bankes of Union township.