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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-08

Ou1met.
Jerome D. Travers, rated as one Of
the steadiest golfers of all time and
as man who rose to the heights I'M
der fire, played the Sandwich course
in IA on his last round before the start
Of the British amateur championship.
The next day, when the title play had
started, he had a 80. There was no
alibi. The same thing had happened
to him that could happen to any duffer.
For the first-and perhaps the only
time in his life the great champion had
permitted his nerves to work them
selves up to such state that he had
been awake all night shivering over
the prospect of making poor showing.
American league players are COM
planning that their circuit is all out of
balance. They claim that the league
should have loaned money to the St.
Louis Browns so that they could have
taken advantage of some of the Phila-
delphia offerings Among 9TH
er things Buddy Hassett is a cross
word puzzle fan.
Young Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt is
so boxing conscious that he has named
one of his two-year-olds Brown Bomber
Dogs run truer to form In
races than do horses and neither the
condition Of the track nor the weather
has much effect on them.
Brief description Of the forIorn Ath-
leties: "They look like money in the
bank" Horsemen are complain
ina about the amount of attention CIV
en- to the "Eleetrie Eye" at Jamaica.
While this device is being installed the
track lie so cluttered up that they have
to break their oee-qees from the first
turn and then gallop them around the
back stretch. Such antics, they say,
greatly interfere with serious training.
Although his home towners arranged
a Berkeley Bell Day" when he visited
Austin with the pro tennis troupe the
Texas net star has secret sorrow.
He envies that sort of fame which
caused a sandwich to be named after
William T. Tilden Because he
departed for home with $500 worth Of
borrowed baseballs in his valise the
Braves cut Pitcher Jack Scott's salary
$1,000 one season.
The average dog racing kennel con-
tains from twelve to fourteen dogs. In
the four states where racing is legal
five kennels must be represented in
each event When he was wear
ing first long trousers around Mulberry
Bend Francis Albertanti, the fight pub
lieist, was press agent for Albert Spal-
ding, the violinist Jimmy Will
son might like to know that his Phil
lies will sit for hours telling what a
swell guy he 10 Mickey coch-
rane says that Berries, the Dodger
catcher, is the best thrower in the BIG
time Umpire Charley Moran
once received IS a day for acting as
bodyeuard for Bugs Raymond, the
pitcher who was as great as he was
eccentric,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-08
Leftists Are Winners in
French Elections

COMMUNISTS and various brands OF
~ Socialists appear to have won
considerable victory in the French
elections for the chamber of deputies,
though the large number Of run-off
elections necessary may tone down the
results. The greatest gain is shown
by the Communists, who are likely to
have 80 seats; but this does not please
the Radical Socialists for they cannot
count on the Communists in forming
government and fear that without
them the chamber will be ungovern.
able.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-08

Observers held that the motive in
picking Steiwer was a desire Of the
party leaders to give the convention a
western atmosphere at the start, with
an especial eye to agriculture. The SEN
ator has been actively identified with
wheat growing and his home town, Port
land, is a center of the northwestern
battle-ground of the November elections.
Congressman Bertrand Smell of New
York, minority leader in the house,
was selected to be permanent chair
man of the convention, a position he
held in the convention Of 1927
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-08
Navy in Six-Week Drill

on the Pacific
ONE hundred and fifty vessels of
~ the United States fleet, with 450
airplanes, are now engaged in the
years grand maneuvers In the Pacific.
War conditions prevail and the YES
sells and their crews are being given
a severe test of their fitness that will
last for six weeks. The Panama canal
region was the first objective Of the
feet. The units are divided into at
lacking and defending forces and some
thing is doing all the time, day and
night. The naval officers are trying
to solve the seventeenth of a series of
strategic problems, each based upon
some possible International situation,
mapped out by naval strategists.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-08
Green Urges Unions to
Remain Nonpartisan

VxTnLIAM GREEN. president Of the
wv American Federation Of Labor.
has sent a letter to all affiliated unions
urging that they adhere to the feder-
atoms traditional nonpartisan politi-
cal policy" He says:
For obvious reasons, labor should
avoid division even in the pursuit Of its
political policies. Such division can be
avoided II working men and women,
loyal to the American Federation of
Labor. win refrain from identifying
themselves with any political move
ment designed to serve as substitute
for the Donpartisan political policy OF
the American Federation Of Labor"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-08

archist elements be-
came acute. Govern
ment officials, how
ever, were trying des-
perately to patch up
the trouble.
Prince Won Star
hemberg, who is vice
chancellor, in a de-
faint speech at Horn
warned his political
opponents that his
heimwehr, or home
guard, would be dis
solved "only over my
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-08
Contreras Is Elected
President of Venezuela

ELEAZAR LOPEZ CONTRERAS. an
IL army officer who rose to the rank
Of general under the late dictator, Juan
vineente Gomez, is now president Of
Venezuela. The national congress
elected him to that office by vote Of
1872 to and directed that he assume
the office on May %. AS president Of
the chamber, Contreras became tenn
porary president on the death OF
Gomez.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-08
Two Well-Known Writers
Taken by Death

N EATH came to two Of Americas
~ well-known writer's One was Fin
ley Peter Dunno. creator of "Mr. Doc
ley" the genial satirist of modern life
whose witty sayings delighted two gen.
eratlons. The second was Percy Ham,
mond, veteran dramatic critic Of the
New York Herald Tribune. one OF the
foremost of the country's commenta-
tors on matters theatrical. Both
passed away in New York city.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-08

by Frederick Steiwer,
the eloquent and hand
some United States
senator from Oregon.
He was selected to be
temporary chairman Of
the convention by
unanimous vote Of the
arrangements commit
tee of the national
committee after due
consideration had been
given the names Of
several other promi-
mont Rpnuhlicans
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-08

the keynote speech.
will serve In the same
capacity at the Phil
adelphia convention in
June, outlining the is
sues Of this years
campaign as his party
views them. Senator
Joseph T. Robinson of
Arkansas will be the
permanent chairman
again. Yet another re-
peater will be Former
- n
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-08
Supreme Court Decision in
Stock Yards Case

1PHOLDING a reduction Of rates
" and charges at the st. Joseph. Mo-.
stockyards, the Supreme court held
that the findings made by Secretary Of
Agriculture Henry A. Wallace justified
the rates he set and that the stock
yards operators had failed to show con-
fiscation.
Justice Louis d. Brandeis, Harlan f..
Stone and Benjamin Cordozo agreed
that the rates should be upheld but In
an opinion by Justice Brandeis ex-
pressed belief that the court went too
far in passing on the fairness Of rates.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-08

greatest manager of
all time If he had
acted like a Girl Scout.
Opponents were op-
ponents to him and he
made no exceptions.
Indeed, no small part
of his fame came be-
cause, when engaged
in giving his personal
and undivided atten-
ton to a feud, he
often went far afield
to assure the camp
followers and the dis
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-08
Black Committee Scored
bv Publishers

VXIHAT American newspaper pub
wv fishers think Of the actions Of
the Black lobby committee was ex-
pressed forcibly and unequivocally in
resolutions adopted by their national
association at its annual meeting In
New York. The committee was ac-
cused of having violated the first,
fourth and fifth amendments to the
Constitution by its seizures Of private
communications, and the publishers
recommended that all victims of the
committees acts seek civil damages
and demand the prosecution of all In
volved in the odious affair under the
criminal statutes Of the United States. :"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-08

Some time ago George L. Berry asked
all unions to join 'Labor's Nonpartisan
league" the object Of which, he said,
was ito put American Federation of
Labor unions on the record for Presi-
dent Roosevelt"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-08


in the National ANA
teur Golf champion
ships. Each time he
failed to qualify by a
single stroke. The next
year he scored one of
the greatest upsets in
the history of the
game, winning the ma
tional open in the
playoff with the ia
nous Britons, Vardon
and Ray. His name,
of course, is Francis
O11imnt
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-08
Won Starhemberg of Austria
Voices His Defiance

OWL war in Austria became pos
~ sibility as the quarrel between the
Fascists led by Prince Ernst Won Star
hemberg and the clerical and mon
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-08
Steiwer to Be Key-Noter
for the Republicans

MAYHEM the Republicans gather In
w national convention at Cleveland
next June their keynote for their
Presidential campaign will be sounded
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-08
Plans Completed for the
Democratic Convention

G ENATOR ALDEN W. BARKLEY Of
~ Kentucky, who was temporary chair
man of the Democratic national con-
vention in 1892 and as such delivered
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-08

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the orig
inal little liver pills put up go years ago.
They regulate liver and bowels.-Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-08
Recalling Early Trials
of Francis Ouimet

In 1910, 1911, 1912 a lean Massa-
chusetts youngster who once had been
a caddv tried his 1uck
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-08
Watching Prejudices

No matter who you are or where
you live, you have to pay attention
to the community prejudices.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-07-02
WIFE OF GEORGE LANE DIES

Mrs. Lilly Elliott Lane, 6S, wife
of George Lane, died Monday after
noon at 4:20 o'clock, at home or
her daughter. Mrs. Golda Anguish,
of Malta, where she was taken from
her home near Malta four weeks
ago, in a serious condition. She had
been i'll for about two years. Mrs.
Lane, who was the daughter of the
late Andrew Elliott and wife, was
lifelong resident of this county
She was born in Meigsville town
ship. Besides her husband, she
leaves two daughters-Mrs. An
guish, named; Mrs. AIDA Benjamin,
wife of Clarence E. Benjamin, Of
Philo; one son, Joseph Lane, Zanes-
Vile; two sisters, Mrs. Rose john
son of this place, and Mrs. Mary
Lighthizer of Iowa; two brothers,
James Elliott of GAINESVILLE, and
Amos of Illinois. Three children
Nellie, Elizabeth and Benjamin f.
Lane, are deceased.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday afternoon at the home Of her
daughter, Mrs. Anguish. Interment
was made in the Wiseman cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-07-02
STEWARD-RARRICK WEDDING

On Saturday evening, June 27, at
6 O'Clock, at Grace Lutheran church,
Colfax, Ohio, Miss Doris Ireta Rar-
rick, only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. H. Rarrick, Lancaster, O., be-
came the bride of Mr. Elmer +.
Steward, son of Mr.. and Mrs. M. F.
Steward of McConnelsville, o. Rev.
r. E. Glaser read the impressive
single ring ceremony before the al
tar beautifully decorated with palms
and garden flowers. Preceding the
ceremony, Miss Martha Mautz, Mar
ion, O., sang tAt Dawning," "All
For You" and Il Love You Truly"
Miss Rhea Dilger played Lohen-
grins Wedding March for the pro-
cessional The bride was attired in
a floor length gown of mousseline de
sol, over white satin. The large
collar and short puffed sleeves were
trimmed with pleated ruffling. The
gowns flare at the knees was made
by deeply inset cores. With this
she wore a veil which extended in a
long train. White accessories and
an arm bouquet of white roses and
baby breath completed her ensem-
BILE. Mrs. Merle Ruff, matron of
honor, wore floor length gown of
pale blue chiffon. With this she
wore a large white hat and white
accessories. She carried an arm
bouquet of pink roses and blue snap
dragons. Miss Margaret Louise
Steward, bridesmaid, and sister of
the groom, wore a clever model of
pale blue chiffon. She wore large
white hat and white accessories.
She carried an arm bouquet of pink
roses and blue snap-dragons. Lit
tie John Ruff, three year old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Ruff, carried the
wedding ring to the altar, in large
white lily. Mr.. Merle Ruff served
as best man to the groom, and Mr..
Ray Ruff acted as groomsman.
Immediately after the ceremony,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Rarrick were
host and hostess to about SO guests
at Mellman Inn on the Columbus
pike. A delicious three course din
ner was served The color scheme
for the occasion was pink and white.
A beautifully decorated wedding
cake, topped with miniature bride
and groom served as centerpiece
for the brides table.
After the reception, the young
couple left for short motor trip in
southern Ohio.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-07-02
COMMISSIONERS

At a meeting Of the county com
missioners held Tuesday, Mrs. M1lt
Walker was ordered sent to Rocky
Glen sanatorium for three months
treatment.
The county engineer is ordered to
proceed by force account OF labor,
to grade, drain and surface with
limestone the following roads: The
Newman road in Malta township;
Parsons, and Bald Eagle roads,
Penn; Patterson in Union; Barrett
road, Deerfeld; Windy Hill and
Scott roads, Manchester; Glenn
road, Windsor; Sealock, in Manches-
ter-Center; Carpenter in Deerfield;
White in mer-Wrightstown;
Fleming in Homer; Union, 1876; !;
Kassler road in Homer; Deerfield,
54-3, and Weaver, 1915, Union;
Gheen road in Windsor, and Man.
chester 1872; also 1892 in Man
chester.
Commissioner Wood was appoint
ed member of the county board OF
public assistance, in conformity to
social security act.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-07-02

At the Malta -McConnelsville Ro-
tary club meeting Friday evening.
the speaker was j. Knox Montgom-
cry, jr., vice president of Mus
kingum college. Mr.. Montgomery
and his brother, Robert, are the re-
sponsible heads of that fine institu-
ton, the former having charge of
the business and financial end and
the latter, who is president, being
responsible for the academic part
Mr.. Montgomery's subject for his
interesting talk was "America's Fa-
vorite Pastime.'' Much to every
body's surprise this pastime proved
to be kidding ourselves" and he
contends that it has proven a very
dangerous one for our country. For
example, he said we "kidded" our
selves into believing that prohibit
ton was terrible menace to our
country only to discover that what
we have put in it's place is infinite
ly worse. His main argument was,
however, that we have "kidded"
ourselves into thinking that we have
the proper legal machinery for
dealing our justice to the wrong
doer in this country. He says there
are far too many technical legal
loopholes by which the criminal can
escape his just deserts and far too
many lawyers who are willing to aid
them in these methods.
Prof. Rogers Rusk will be next
weeks speaker at Rotary.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-07-02
OPENING OF TWIN CITY
OPERA HOUSE WEDNESDAY

Wednesday afternoon the doors
(new doors) of the Twin City op-
era house, which had been closed
several weeks while the interior was
being remodeled, were opened to the
public, and large number took ad-
vantage both in the afternoon and
the evening to attend. Prior to the
beginning of the picture, Malconta
Post band gave concert in front
or the opera house and later went
inside and played america the
audience joining in singing
Manager Earl Eveland has had a
force of men working almost night
and day getting the hall in shape.
More than $4,000 has been expended
by the city council and Mr.. Eveland
in putting it in this condition The
lighting system which is the rain
bow Vari-kolar system the stream
lined upholstered seats, new carpet,
redecorated walls and ceiling, and
standing features. The unsightly
booth in the balcony has been re-
moved, and in that section of the
hall are some of the most desirable
seats. Take it all in all we ques-
ton if there is place in Ohio, the
size of McConnelsville, that can
boast of as fine theatre.
The special bargains offered by
merchants Wednesday, the day of
the opening of the opera house,
brought to town many shoppers,
and our merchants were quite busy.
The special bargains offered hold
good for today also.
Wednesday evening two more
large crowds were present. Before
the picture, Manager Eveland made
a few remarks, the band played; and
Mayor Mercer and Councilman A. R.
Adrean spoke briefly: other men,
bers of the council attending in 2
body. Film representatives from
Columbus and Cincinnati, and
theatre managers from New Lexing-
ton, Shawnee and other places were
also Mr.. and Mrs. Law
renee Stiers of GAINESVILLE. Mr..
Stiers was the decorator. All were
impressed with the transformation
of the auditorium, and spoke in
highest = terms of it's appearance,
good sound, etc.
A prominent and very enjoyable
feature of Wednesday evening. in
connection with the opening of the
opera house. was the splendid con-
cert given in front of the court
house by Malconta Post band. Sew
eral inspiring numbers were played,
and large crowd assembled to
hear them.
Mr.. and Mrs Eveland have been
of the local opera house
for about IT years, and to them and
the village council is the credit for
the improvement, money for which
this paper believes was we'll expend-
ed. Every month thousands of peo-
pie attend our movies here-people
from not only this locality, but tour
lists and Others from far and near,
and there is nothing we believe that
would go farther in advertising and
putting the twin cities on the map,
than the Twin City opera house.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-07-02
SOME FIGURES ON THE
DISTRIBUTION OF TAXES

From the auditors books for the
distribution of the personal taxes
collected for May settlement, it is
noted that the total amount collect
ed was $8,8o7.48. Of this 1884
OF is county's share; schools get
$4,43S.96; townships, $1,398.23,
and corporations, $S09.30.
The classified tax collected was
$3,709.84, Of which the county Ii
brary (Kate Love Simpson library
gets $3.50 for the six months period,
and like amount for the last six
months. The county commissioners
have no say as to this library fund,
hands. 1t is fixed by the budget
commission. 1t is stated the state
will put up $500 more for the Ii
brary, which will make in all $4,000
for the year. Deducting the funds
for library which comes out first,
leaves $2,314.54 to be divided
among the corporations: Chester
hill, s52.51; Malta, $474.S7; Nc
Connelsville, $1,133.06; Stockport,
$102.32, and $551.78 to the general
county fund.
Real Estate Taxes
The December real estate taxes
totaled $72,060.12, which is split
up: SIS, ,419.64, county's share;
townships; $37,375.50
to schools; $5,199.52 to villages.
OF the amounts named, the sum of
$278.47 is deducted from township
funds for workmens compensation,
which pays for full year. The
f11n ciy
and like amount for. the
second six months period; for ex-
aminer of gas tax, $24.36; election
expenses for year, $495.92; for road
assessments, $1,965.S4, leaving a
net balance for distribution, of ST.
70S.59. In addition to the amount
schools receive, from taxes, they al
SO get the sum of $3,095.60 from
section Is. From school taxes be-
fore distribution is made is deduct
ed for the year, $305.01, for work
mems compensation; $727.16 for
elections, and $506.90 for state ex-
animation, which leaves the net bal
ance for distribution, $50, 9,015.54.
Before the distribution to villages
is made there is deducted for the
health fund, s1S9.36 each six
workmen's compensation,
$244.97; for examination, $383.99;
s2S2.58, leaving $4,O9S.62
for distribution.
Inheritance tax for first six
amounted to $216.41, of
which S10821 went back to local
taxing districts where it originated;
$40 into fees, and s29.55 to the
state.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-07-02
PENNSVILLE COUPLE WEDS

Mr.. Jas. E. Dougan and Miss Le-
ora White announce their marriage
which took place on Saturday, Nov.
30, 1885, at st. Marys, w. Va. They
were accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs.
c. E. Roberts, brother and sister-in-
law of the bride. The bride is a
daughter of the late Perley White
and wife, and has made her home
with Fred E. Williams and family
for the past year and half. The
groom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Vana Dougan Of Pennsville vicinity.
Both bride and groom are graduates
of Penn township high school. We
wish for them a long and happy
married life-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-07-02
Court House News
COMMON PLEAS COURT

! Sale is confirmed and deed and
distribution ordered in the parti-
tion case of Clara Haworth VS.
William Ellis Tanner ct al. Prem
ises were purchased by VIM. E. Tan
ner for $1,725. From proceeds are
to be paid $164 for tax, court
costs, $202.43, including a counsel
fee of $50 to Atty Emmett Abel;
balance to be distributed according
to law.
Divorce Action Filed
Phillip Ross, of Homer township,
has filed suit for divorce against
Bertha Ross, on the alleged grounds
of wilful absence. Petition states
plaintiff and defendant were married
July 21, 1929, and no children have
been born of this union. Petition
also states defendant left plaintiff
July 10, 1927, without cause, and
in disregard of her marital duties
abandoned him, and has since been
wilfully absent from him, and her
whereabouts unknown.
Cognoyit Judgment
r. D. Whitehouse is given judg-
ment in the sum of S214.87, and in
terest on cOgnovit note given
plaintiff by Richard Gaines and AL
berta Gaines.
Suit for Foreclosure
The First National bank of Nc
Connelsville has filed suit against
Ora o. Ingram, in which judgment
is asked in the sum of $500, with
interest at percent, from Nov. l,
1895, on a certain promissory note.
Said note is secured by a mortgage
deed on 10 " acres, in Bristol town
ship. Foreclosure of mortgage is
asked.
In the case of The National Cash
Register Company VS.. Besse c. Pat
terson and c. L. Lindsay, cash reg
lister was sold at sheriff's sale, We'd
nesday. Donald L. Goldsmith, at
torney for plaintiff, purchased it
for $50. The judgment in this case
was $109.60, with interest from
May 1, 1880, and costs were $3.50.
PROBATE COURT
New Guardian Named for
Lucille Morris
Grace Riley, guardian of the per-
son and estate of Lucille Morris,
minor, files her resignation, which
is accepted. Record shows that on
May 25, 1886, said Grace Riley, as
guardian, filed her third partial ac-
count, which showed amount due
from guardian to ward the sum of
$265.96, since which time there has
been nothing received and nothing
paid out. Lewis NJ Riley is named
as guardian Of said Lucille Morris.
Bond of guardian is fixed at $500,
with Fred D. Coulson and Geo. w.
Lowell, as sureties.
John Whitney, administrator Of
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