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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-16
NfoOre-GlaSs Rites

Miss Ruth Glass, near Morgan
Vile, and Mr.. Russell Moore Of the
New Lexington locality, were mar
ried Saturday at st. Marys, w. Va.
Mrs. Moore is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. A. FL. Glass, and is sister
of Mr.. Cecil Glass, cashier of the
Citizens National bank of this place.
She is a graduate of the Ringgold
high school. Mr.. Moore is employ
ed at the Chevrolet garage in New
Lexington. While their plans are
not complete, they will likely reside
in New Lexington.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-16
Mrs. Philip Taylor Dies
Near POrtersviIIe

Mrs. Ruth Frances Taylor, aged
26 years, we'll known lifelong resi-
dent of the Portersville locality,
and wife of Philip Taylor, died Sun
day morning in the Good Samaritan
hospital, GAINESVILLE, where she was
admitted three days before. Her
death was due to Bright's disease.
Besides her husband, she is surviv-
ed by daughter, Emma, of the
home; her mother, Mrs. Effie Big
um of CroOksville route two; two
brothers, Oscar and Timothy, near
Crooksville, and three sisters, Mrs.
John Jewett, near Corning; Mrs.
Russell Thomas, near Crooksvile,
and Mrs. Arthur Ketcham, Crooks
Vile route two.
Funeral services were conducted
from the Zion church, Portersville,
Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock,
with Rev. l.. e. Butler officiating.
Interment was made in Zion ceme-
terry.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-16
RECORDERS OFFICE
Student Finds Common
BarbeI1.y Bush

John Richardson, a senior in the
department of vocational agricul-
ture at M.&M. high school, recently
discovered a common barberry bush
growing on the farm of a neighbor.
This bush is known to be a host to
the dreaded black stem rust of
wheat. Considerable effort has been
put forth in the last few years to
completely exterminate this bush
John reported his discovery through
the assistance of his vocational ag-
riculture instructor, R. e. Burdick,
to the barberry eradication officials
in Columbus. His reward was a
bronze medal and certificate of
award. The bush has been destroy
ed
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-16

William (P1ggy) Judd, aged
about 20, of Lowell had both legs
broken Wednesday night of last
week, in an automobile accident at
Big Run, on state route No. TT. Ac-
cording to the report of officers who
investigated the accident, Judd,
who was driving sedan towards
Beverly, was blinded by a car COM
ing from Beverly. He swerved his
machine to the right hand BERN of
the road, then as he swung back he
crashed into machine driven by
Jesse E. Schneider of Marietta.
Schneider suffered a concussion of
the brain and his right knee was
fractured. His son, Norman, aged
nine years, had slight skull frac-
ture, and cuts and bruises about his
face.
Judd is a we'll known river man,
and grew up in the business un-
der Capt. Irven Travis. Mr.. Travis
informs us that the nickname of
piggy" was bestowed upon him
when a young man, while he was
loading pigs onto a steamboat, when
he was able to initiate the squeal-
ing Of hog to perfection.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-16
George w. DuvaIl Retires
From Grocery Business

Mr. George w. Duvall who has
been in active grocery business in
all about so years, and for the past
his son, O. E. Duvall, has sold out
to his son, who Will continue the
business.
Mr.. Duvall has had long and
honored career. Early in life he
and the late Peter Miller conducted
grocery in the building now occu-
pied by the Robinson harness shop;
later he and Mr.. Miller took in as
partner the late John r. Harper,
and purchased the B. F. Matson gro
Gerry where the Central Market is
located. Later Mr.. Harper retired
and Mr. Miller sold his interest to
the late Lee Carroll, and after con-
tinuing this firm a few years Mr..
Duyall sold his interest to Mr.. Car
roll. His next grocery venture was
when he bought out the late James
McAdoo and C. II. Roberts in the
building where Roy Walkers res
taurant is now located. He was also
in business in the G. w. Partesius
building and in the Durbin build
ing where the Glover Farm store is
now located. He also was employed
for time with Dover Bros. Later
he and his brother Emmett Duvall
were owners and managers of the
Unionville store.
After disposing of it, he spent
about three years on the Rutledge
farm, Meigsville township. Dis
posing of that to Chas. Wilkins, he
came here, and he and his son o.
E. Duvall started in business which
they successfully conducted. Mr..
Duvall is past SO years of age, and
retires in good health. He is con-
templating trip to Florida yet this
winter. He is one of our very best
citizens, and his many friends wish
for him many more years Of life, |
in which to enjoy we'll earned rest
Mr.. Duyall IS a faithful member Of |
the Methodist Episcopal church,
and of the local /. O. O.. f. lodge.
Mr.. Clarence Adrean, who has |
been assisting at the Duvall gro
Gerry for several years, will continue |
in that capacity.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-16
/. O. o. +. Open Installation
Enjoyable Occasion

The open installation of officers
for Valley lodge, No. SO, I. o. 0. f.,
held Monday night, proved to be a
very enjoyable affair. Fred S. Nc
! Inturf, D. d. G.. M, and staff--all
members of Morgan lodge, No. 361,
/. o. o. r., most impressively in
stalled officers as follows: Emery
Townsend, N c.; Irven Travis, ".
c.; S. B. Sheridan, Sec'y; II. J.
Leggett, Treas. A. L. Smith, r. S.
N. G.; w Z. Johnson, l.. S. N. G..
A NJ Mick, Warden; r. c. Wether-
ell, Conductor; Everett Ethel, r. S.
S.; G. O. McGonagle, l.. S. S.. c. II.
Roberts, O. c.; J. w. Vanoster, /.
G.; G. w. Duvall, Chaplain; Ralph
Householder, r. S. v. G.; Wilbur
Still. L. S. v. G.
Following the installation, a fine
program was rendered as follows.
'.Blest Be the Tie That Binds" led
by Judge L. J. Weber; readinga.
Mrs. Ollie Kuhn, G. w. Duvall, r.
ven Travis, F. S. McInturf and G.
".
Hill Bibles boys from Nal
ia, ranging in ages from II to 16
years as follows: James and Gerald
Vanoster, Myron Dew, Junior Ges-
sell, Leroy McIntire and Billie Link
These young artists greatly pleased
the 120 persons present. Refresh
ments were served.
In the list of officers is noted the
name Of Irven Travis. 1t is doubtful
if there Is lodge in the state, or
for that matter in the country, that
can boast of man of the age of
Mr. Travis, Sc, or for that matter of
any age, who would fill the office
more capably.
Mr. Travis is perhaps the Oldest
I. O. O. F. member in point of ac-
tive service, in several states, hav-
ing joined the order in May, 1871.
He has received both a 50-year and
G0-yean jewel. 1t is very seldom
that heA is not present at the meet
ings, which are held every week,
taking an active part
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-16
Death OF Mrs. Frank Gray's Sister

Monday forenoon Mrs. Frank n.
Gray received message stating
that her sister, Mrs. A. n. Brooks,
33, of South Solon had passed away
The message came as a great shock,
since Mrs. Gray did not know
of her sisters illness. Death
was the effect of tonsillitis, and she
had been i'll since last Thursday.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Brooks
leaves two sons, Noel and Frank;
one sister, Mrs. Gray: her mother
and her grandmother. Funeral SER
vices were held Wednesday after
noon at o'clock at South Solon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gray attended the
funeral, Mrs. Gray remaining for a
few days with relatives at South
Solon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-16
Finleys On Southern Trip

Mr.. and Mrs. James Finley and
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Finley left
Monday on weeks automobile
trip. Mr.. and Mrs. James Finley
are visiting the latter's parents at
Fayette, Ala, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Raymond Finley are visiting Camp
Sheridan, Montgomery, Ala, where
Mr.. Finley was in training during
the World war. They will also, if
their time holds out, go to New Or
leans, and places in Florida.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-16
Still Working On Budget

The county auditor and county
commissioners are still working on
the budget for the ensuing year,
but as yet have been unable to cut
expenses sufficiently to make it bal
ance, which would mean a reduction
of $4,000 from last years expen-
ditures. While able to reduce ex-
penses in some places, in other in
stances more funds will be requir-
ed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-16
Nine Jail Prisoners

The population Of the county
jail is now nine. Some of them are
awaiting action of the grand jury
which conyenes next week. "Red"
Garrett Of GAINESVILLE, who was ar
rested by Sheriff Adrean about
three weeks ago, in New York City,
in connection with the alleged
fraudulent sale of automobiles, is
still in Jail, and has not as yet
been arraigned.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-16
The Past Matrons Of Valley c

ter, No. 19, o. e. S., enjoyed ban
Quet Wednesday evening at the
Kennebec hotel. An elegant four
course dinner was served. Covers
were laid for IT, who included all
past matrons, and the retiring ma
tron, Mrs. Ruth Gaylord Grouse.
The past matrons are divided into
groups, and all meet four times
yearly. The group members enter
tanning last night were Mrs. Byrl
COulson, Mrs. Stella Durbin, Mrs.
Nellie Fox and Mrs. Alice Manly.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-16
H. I'll. Oglevee Has Pneumonia

A communication from Mr.. I'll.
H. Oglevee, who is spending the
winter at st. Petersburg, Fla,
states he is In a hospital there with
a severe case of pneumonia. He
has been in the hospital ten days,
but hopes to get out soon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-16
Joint Installation OF Officers

There will be joint installation
Of officers for the new year, at Mac
cabee hall this evening, Jan. 16.
All Sir Knights and Ladies are in
vited to be present. Bring sand
wiches and one other dish for pot
luck supper.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-16
Deaths Toll

Jan. 8 to 10, 1886

Jan. 10 10, 1885
Clarence Murphy, East Liverpool.
Mrs. Kate Hilton, Coal Run.
Mrs. A. N. Brooks, South Solon.
John r. Jenkins, Malta.
Mrs. Ruth Taylor, Portersville.
Hannah Lynn, Stockport.
Wheeler Bateson, Crooksville.
Harry Benjamin, McConnelsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-16
Neal Bowman Pays With Own
Life For Murder

For the murder Of Conner Frank
lin, II year old Tennesseean, his
companion III crime, Neal Bowman
paid with his life in the electric
chair at the Eddyville, KY, state
prison, early last Friday morning
It is stated that he refused spiritual
solace and died in silence at 1907 a.
m Bowman protested to the last
that he was innocent of the death
of young Franklin. He met the
electric chair with the same show
of bravado that marked his career
of crime, and he sat down to die
without uttering word. To re-
porters who visited him the day
before, he is quoted as saying:
II am being crucified to sat
isfy the sadistic longings of
various bankers in Ohio.' He
had previously admitted rob-
bing several banks in Ohio. The
condemned man compared him
self to Jean Vatican, hero of
Victor Hugo's LES Miser-
abIes," and also said he sup
posed he would Idle as Jesus
Christ died, for something
he didn't do
Bowman admitted throwing
Franklin's weighted body into the
lake, but blamed another compan-
ion, Stanley Mercer, for the Staying.
Mercar now is serving q life term
in prison for his part in the crime.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-16
Mrs. Edwards, Father Very Low

Mr.. and Mrs. III. V. Edwards left
Tuesday afternoon for Elk Horn,
Wis, on account of the critical con-
dition Of Mrs. Edwards father, Mr..
l.. J. Shipman, whose death is ex-
pected at any minute. He has been
ill for 20 months.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-16
Mrs. Howard Carroll Better

Mrs. Howard Carroll of Kennebec
ridge suffered a severe heart attack
Sunday morning, and for a time was
in a critical condition. She has
since been confined to her bed, but
is much better.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-16
Mrs. Spratt Doing Fine

Mrs. Charles Spratt of Meigsvilie
township, who underwent an opera
tion recently at Bethesda hospital,
is recovering very nicely.
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IN BALM
SUIT NEAR

CHARLOTTE, N. c., Jan. 7
G.N.S0.-The jury to hear the
$25O,O00 heart balm" suit Of F..
Brandon Smith, jr., against his
former father-in,law, Joseph F.
Cannon, Concord millionaire, will
be completed in superior court
here today before Judge j. Vernon
Cowper.
Anne Cannon Reyonlds Smith,
Smiths divorced wife, is not ex-
pected to appear as a witness. The
heiress, who married Smith after
her divorce from Reynolds, mil
lionaire playboy, recently under
went an operation in Philadelphia
and is recuperating in PasS-a-
Grille, Fla.
Cannon and his daughter were
the main witnesses at the first
trial after which Smith was
awarded a 1925, 900 verdict. Judge
w. F. Harding set it aside as ex-
cessive.
Smith claims his father-in-law
alienated his wife's affections. At
the first trial she said she had
married him solely for a home for
herself and her daughter, Anne
Cannon Reynolds II. She denied
her father had in any way inter
fered.
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DR.. Thayer Is Dead;
n. Y. Prison Chief

DR.. Walter N. Thayer, so, for
mer superintendent of Maryland
State prisons, died in Napanoch,
N. Y, yesterday. Since 1880 he
had been New York State commits
sioner Of correction.
DR.. Thayer Succumbed to pneu-
monia after an oxygen tent was
used in an attempt to save his
life. He was appointed to the New
York State post by President
Roosevelt, then governor.
He spent a lifetime in prison
reform and fought vigorously for
the theory that imprisonment
should aim at correction.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-01-07
PUT
IN QUARANTINE

FAIRBANKS. Alaska, Jan. 7 Il.
N.SO.-With two more scarlet
fever cases reported here. making
a total Of 16, DR.. F. B. Gillespie,
assistant health commissioner for
Alaska, today ordered no airplane
pilots or passengers be allowed to
leave Fairbanks until a thorough
examination has revealed they are
not carriers of the disease.
At the same time it was re-
vealed the epidemic here might
delay the marriage Of Mary
Kraiger and Bob Saunders, a
young couple, at No Grub Greek,
so miles north Of here.
Since Saturday they have been
awaiting the arrival Of a plane
scheduled to carry a minister to
the frontier settlement for the
marriage rites.
Greater spread Of the epidemic
was checked by arrival here OF
serum from Juneau. Joe Crosson,
Alaskan airman who brought the
bodies of Will Rogers and Wiley
Post out of the wilderness, made
a record round trip flight to Sc
cure the serum.
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STORM DELAYS
ICKES' PLANE

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Jan.
2 GN.SO-Because his plane was
delayed by a: storm. Secretary
Of the Interior Harold L. Ickes
failed to arrive here today from
Washington, as scheduled.
Official announcements were
withheld pending IckeS' arrival,
but serious concern was voiced
in many quarters regarding the
future of plans for rehabilitating
the sugar industry of Puerto Rico
as a result of the Supreme
Courts invalidation Of the AAA.
Under the original plan, $10,-
100000 in processing taxes from
the sugar industry was to have
been used for rehabilitating the
island. Now, however, officials
are wondering where this money
can be found,
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Is BOYS FACE
SEGREGATION

UPPER MARLBORO, Nd, Jan
T. twenty-five incorrigible in.
mates Of the House of Reforma'
ton at Cheltenham are to be seq
regated in an effort to maintain
order among the 400 colored boys
serving time in the prison, it was
announced to day by Joseph Bland,
ford, a member of the board.
The change is dependent on the
reallocation of the budget for the
coming year, it was said. Mr.
Blandford said:
"Nine-tenthS of the trouble we
have is due to these incOrrigible
youngsters"
Mr.. Blandford said. in referring
to another small outbreak which
occurred last Friday.
Mr.. Blandford said that the
board is more concerned about
isolating the youngsters and keep
ing them off the campus" be
cause the trusted boys who have
the freedom of the Jail and run
away are usually recaptured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-01-07
CoIored Catholics
To Plan for Meet

Selection of a city for the next
national convention will be one
of the important issues decided
by the executive committee Of the
Federation of Colored Catholics
of America meeting here Sunday
at the Holy Name Guild Home.
This meeting has been called
by G. A. Henderson Of Pittsburgh,
Pa, national president Of the
federation. Cities being consid-
cred for the next convention in
clude New York City, Philadel-
phia, Baltimore and Atlantic
City. The last conclave was held
here in September, 1895.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-01-07
LIQUOR BATTLE
LOOMING AT
RICHMOND

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 7.-sev'
eral serious fights are in prospect
in the Virginia legislature, conven'
ing tomorrow, over moves to lib
eralize, the State liquor law by one
group and the determination by.
another faction to prohibit the
sale of anything stronger than 3.2
beer on Sunday.
From the cities and the hotel
interests comes the demand for
liberalization, Of the law to permit
sale of hard liquor in hotels and
bona fide restaurants. The
counties are equally determined
in their demand for q Tightening
of the law regarding the strength
Of legal Sunday drinks. .
Some Urge Compromise -
Some of the legislators feel 1t
would be better to yield TO the
dry element on the Sunday queS-
ton and on giving county boards
of Supervisors some voice in grant
ing beer and wine licenses, rather
than lay the groundwork for q
campaign they feel ultimately
would be successful to return Wiz.
GINA to the column of dry States.
These same legislators declare
there is little chance Of .enacting
q law permitting horse racing
with pari-mutuel betting at this
session.
The social security legislation Is
in for a stormy session in both
branches, observers here believe.
Many members of both houses feel
old age pensions are inevitable
and that it is the duty Of this
legislature to enact some law along
these lines. The problem the 1egiS'
lators face is one of caring for
the old without bankrupting the
State.
Governor Peery Silent
Gov. George c.. Peery has re-
Trained from commenting on the
social security legislation which Is
known to be ready to be offered
upon the converting Of the legis-
lature. He also has suggested no
means of raising the funds neceS-
Sary to finance such a program.
Governor Peery was host yeSter-
day to more than IS newspaper.
men to whom he outlined the
State budget for the next two
years. The budget will not be
released until Thursday and
yesterdays conference was for
the purpose of letting the press
have two days in which to read
and digest the budget-the largest
in the States hiStory-and in
terpret it to the public.
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HAUPTMANN
BUSY0NDATA
CONTINUED from Page II

tCOntlnueO from rage ~
has put the execution off in the
hope Of getting q confession out
Of the prisoner. ~. :
However, these ideas are all
speculative, for both the governor
and the defense attorneys are sur
rounding their activities in the
case in the greatest secrecy. The
governor was out of the city all
day Sunday and yesterday and his
whereabouts was kept secret by
his aides.
Reports that he was personally
investigating certain angles Of the
Lindbergh crime were neither de-
MED nor affirmed by his aides at
the State house. The report said
he has obtained voluminouS rec
ords of the case from State police
archives.
Wife In Better Spirits
Mrs. Anna Hauptmann, wife Of
the condemned man visited him
late yesterday at the prison. She
appeared to be in better spirits, in
better health, and more cheerful
than at any time since her hus-
bands trial. She said:
Richard is fine. The same
like always. We talked mostly
about the baby (Mannfried
Hauptmann). We have never
talked about bringing him to
the prison. But we won't do
that"
Under prison regulations Haupt-
mann could see his son in the
death house once before he dies
He will not permit the child to be
brought, into the prison, though
He told his lawyers:
cts no place for my baby.
I don't belong here and neither
does he"
Colonel Kimberling said he be-
lieveS there will be no last minute
examination Of Hauptmann by
alienists for insanity. II believe
he IL uerfectlv sane" he said,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-01-07
FIRST SUPPLY
BILL CARRIES
INCREASES
International Nsvus sarxica

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The first of the big annual sup
ply bills, reported to the House
by its Appropriations Committee
today, carried proposed increases
over last year.
The bill, independent offices ap
preparations bill, provides 1919,
743, Dos for the Veterans Admins
tration and other independent &C
tivitieS. The total is $74,509, TAI
above last years appropriation.
The committee, however, Slashed
the presidential budget estimate
by 1901, 1851.
The measure, which Is expected
to be taken up in the House to
morrow, may touch off the threat
ened Republican economy cam
paign for the session.
Veterans Fund Raised
The Veterans Administration re
ceives 1888, 727 900 in the bill a.
recommended. an increase Of $27s
600, 900 over last year.
The bill carries $4,328,000 to
operate the Securities Exchange
Commission. $47,645, 900 for the
railroad retirement fund, and 81,
TOO, 900 for motor transport regu
lation.
The committee recommended
81, 709, 900 for the Federal Power
Commission, an increase of 81,
800, 400 over last year. A tota,
Of $735, 900 was recommended to
carry out activity Of the National
Labor Relations Board.
White House Cut
White House expenses will show
o decrease Of $102 If the commit
tees re com m n d. ions are
adopted.
A slight cut was made in the
cost Of maintaining the Executive
Mansion but a slight increase in
salary was provided for two EN-
ployeS.
The bill carried $437, 100 for the
Executive office, which includes
the $4,000 salary Of the Presi
dent, $125,9 for salaries of EN-
ployeS Of the White House, anc
$143,09S for maintenance Of the
Executive Mansion and grounds