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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-09-24
Pennsville

land grange with them Friday ev-
ening, to put on the program. All
members are asked to please bring
pie, and those who can, bring
coffee cream Pennsville baseball
club journeyed to Deavertown, Sun
day afternoon for game, and came
home with a winning score, making
a game for each team. Next Sun
day they will play the rub game
here. on the Anderson Diamond
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Graham who
have been spending the past three
weeks with his brother, Lon and
wife, of Schaller, Iowa, and other
relatives in the west, returned
home Sunday evening. Mrs. Della
Coulson of Cleveland was a guest Of
Mrs. Dell Williams, last week.--Don
Carlos James of Louisville, KY,
preached here at the Church of
Christ, Sunday evening, and called
on friends, Monday Mrs. Edith
Harkins who has been quite sick
with intestinal grip, is able to be
out again. Miss Martha Plummer
of Cleveland is spending time with
her aunt, Rachel Holcomb, and 9TH
er relatives. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Ham and sons of Canton spent over
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Hilaman, and daughter,
Helen Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Williams
had as their Sunday visitors, Mr..
and Mrs. Clair Hiatt, Jesse Dougan,
Adell Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Dougan, Harold Hilaman and two
children, and Mr.. and Mrs. Dana
Williams Mrs. Frank Van Fossen
and Mrs. Sam Van Fossen were
business visitors in Columbus, Tues
day Miss Lena Harmer, accompa-
MED Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Yocom and
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Hodgin of Ches-
terhill, to Oberlin, Sunday, and
spent the day with relatives.
Barkhurst of Malta, Faye and Mary
eva Williams of Pennsville, motored
to Toledo, Friday afternoon, Sept.
|18. The former went to visit his
aunt, Mrs. Marie Roberts, and
Maryeva went to visit Dean Glass,
who is in Toledo working and going
to night school. They visited the
zoo and many other places of inter-
est on Saturday, attended church
Sunday forenoon, and returned
home Sunday night. All enjoyed a
fine trip Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Camp
bell of McConnelsville were visitors
of DR.. and Mrs. c. v. Davis, Sunday
afternoon. Born ta Mr.. and Mrs.
Earl Walker of Windsor township,
Sept. II, a son. A son was also born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Delbert Eddleblute,
near Stockport, Sept. 19.--Miss Dor
othy Campbell who has employment
in a beauty shop in Somerset, came
home Saturday, i'll with a cold.
which settled in her shoulder and
back. Mrs. John Giles and daugh-
| ter Janet Lee who visited relatives
and friends in New Philadelphia,
last week, returned home Sunday
evening. Mr.. Giles motored there
Saturday evening and accompanied
them home. Don Dougan OF Colum-
bus is spending a few days here
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F.
Dougan.- Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Hooper left Monday for Columbus,
where they will reside, and he will
enter O. s. u. They were accompa-
MED there by his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. L. H0oper.--James Dougan
who is attending Ohio University.
Athens, spent the week end here
with his wife.--Mrs. Arthur Dougan
who is i'll in White Cross hospital,
Columbus. remains very much the
same. and will undergo an opera
tion as soon as able.
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-09-24
THREE COPPERHEAD SNAKES
IN CORNFIELD

While cutting up corn on his
place near Wolf Creek, Penn town
ship, Walter Scott also ''cut-up"
three copperhead snakes, Tuesday.
Mr. Scott had cut one hill of corn
and started for another, when he
saw a reptile coiled ready to strike;
but he struck first, and with his
corn cutter severed the snake. Just
then another copperhead coiled, and
Scott gave it the same dose, and
then a third one appeared and it
too met the same fate. Assisting in
the corn field nearby were Mr..
Scott's brother Charles, Elmer Ham
and Kenneth Dougan, but they did
not get in on the killings" since
Mr.. Scott had put the snakes out OF
commission with some swift strokes,
before they could get in the melee.
Each snake measured about three
feet
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-09-24
DAVIS.KRIER WEDDING

Announcement has been made Of
the marriage of Mr.. J. X. Davis, son
of Mrs. Margaret Davis, Reiners-
vile, and Miss Frances Krier,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Krier, Philo. which took place Fri
day. Sept. IS, at Newport, KY. The
bride is a graduate Of Philo high
school, and is employed by DR. and
Mrs C. F. Sisk. Mr. Davis has po-
sition at Camp Butler, Hamilton, Q.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-09-24
w. E. WAINWRIGHT SENTENCED

The Marietta Times states that a
fine OF $500 and costs, and a jail
sentence of so days was imposed up
on w. E. Wainwright, in the juven-
lie branch of the probate court Of
Washington county, Monday. Vain
wright had been convicted by jury
on charge Of having cruelty whip
ped two boys, Stanley and George
Riley, wards of his home. The Jail
sentence was suspended. The court
overruled motion for a new trial.
Indications are that an appeal will
be taken by the convicted man.
In passing sentence, the court
said that the maximum penalty
could be $1,000, and the costs, and
jail term OF IL months.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-09-24
ALBERT SCHWEIZER BUILDING
RESIDENCE

Mr.. Albert Schweizer, who pur-
chased three lots here in Abel's ad-
dition, is erecting a four-room bum
galow for himself and wife. Later
he will build a larger residence for
himself, and rent the other one.
Attorney Emmett Abels home in
the same addition in which Mr..
Schweizer is building, is fast near
ing completion, and Mr.. Abel and
family plan to move to it by Oct. l..
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-09-24
ATTENDING THE LEGION
CONVENTION

Among the persons from this To-
cality attending the National
American Legion convention, held
this week at Cleveland, were: Mr..
and Mrs. H. c. Shilling, Miss Mary
Woodward, Mrs. Nellie Baker, Mr..
and Mrs. c. T. White, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. X. Longley, Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. b.
Hooper and son Francis Hooper,
Mrs. Fred Gillespie, Mrs. George
Newman, Mrs. John Partesius, Mr.
and Mrs. II. w. Torbert and daugh-
ter Harriet, and Messrs. Robert C.
Anderson, w. HI. Savage, Dale X.
Perkins, Stanley Barkhurst, Alan
Beard, Fred Tavenner, Clyde Par
miter, Robert Ritchey, Charles Ur-
ban, and DR.. and Mrs. M. W. King.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-09-24
WANT CCC ENROLLEES~

The next quota for CCC enrollees
from this county is not yet filed.
Boys between the ages of II and %
whose families are eligible for re-
lief, but not necessarily on relief,
and who desire to go with the next
enrollees who will be selected soon,
should get in touch with Miss jamie
Elmore, county selection agent, at
the WPA office.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-09-24
MALTA CHOIR ENTERTAINED

Members of the choir of the Malta
Methodist Episcopal church and
families enjoyed very pleasant
time Wednesday evening at the
lovely new home of DR.. and Mrs. W.
r. Sears. The gathering also took
on the form of a welcome to their
pastor, who was recently returned
to the Malta church; and it was also
house warming for DR.. Sears and
family. A picnic supper was served,
and a good social time was enjoyed
by all
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-09-24
REV. CLARK BADLY INJURED

Rev. Walter Clark of the Stock
port M. P. church, was badly injur-
ed Wednesday, While hauling soy
beans at his farm near Beverly, the
load started to tip over and Mr..
Clark jumped, and in so doing, sus-
tanned a fracture of his hip, and of
his collarbone, and also sustained
very bad bruises.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-09-24
HIGH TEMPERATURES
THE PAST WEEK

Warm weather, with but .0S rain
fall, for the week, is reported by
Floyd Davis, government weather
observer here. The high and low
daily temperatures for the week be-
ginning Sept. II, when the high was
50, and low, 16, follow: 18th, 70,
40; 18th, so, At; goth, SIS, 81; 21st,
81, So; 22nd, 93, 62; 23rd, 50, So.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-09-24
MRS. DOUGAN UNDERGOES
MAJOR OPERATION

Mrs. A. r. Dougan of Pennsville
underwent major operation Mon
day at White Cross hospital, Co
lumbus, where she had been for sew
eral days for observation.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-09-24
NEW GARAGE FOR SHERIFF

A new garage is being built back
of the Jail, which connects the jail
building with the building north OF
it. The garage, which is to be OF
concrete blocks, will be 2Ox20, and
large enough for two cars.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-09-24
MRS. VICTOR JAYNES REMAINS
CRITICALLY I'LL

Mrs. Victor Jaynes, of Malta, who
underwent a serious operation more
than a week ago, at Bethesda hos
pital, remains about the same. Her
condition is. still critical.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-09-24
PLEADS NOT GUILTY

In the case of the State of Ohio,
on complaint of Louise Ashton, VS..
George Wagner, bastardy, defend
ant, when arraigned in court We'd
nesday, entered a plea of not guilty.
Bond was fixed at $500.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-09-24
MILD CASES OF SCARLET FEVER

There are six mild cases of scar
let fever In Manchester township,
and the Reinersville and Early
schools have been closed. ALI are
recovering nicely, and an epidemic
is not feared.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-09-24
Deaths Toll

Sept. II to -, 1886
VIM. Rush, Stockport.
Loren Bolyard, Portersville.
Herman McAtee, Malta.
Harry Brill, Broadwell.
Henry Cook, McConnelsville.
Guy Bundy, Santa Monica, Cal.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-09-24

Miss Dorothy Barkhurst is slowly
improving from q severe attack OF
infantile paralysis. There are no
new cases in the county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-09-24
UNDERGOEs OPERATION

Miss Patty Sears of Columbus,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lennard
H. Sears, underwent an appendicitis
operation, Friday, at Columbus
hospital. She is recovering nicely.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-09-24
w. D. BROCK IN HOSPITAL

! Mr.. w. D. Brock, World war sol
.dier, is at the Hines hospital, Chi
cago, for observation and treatment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-09-24

Miss Freda Mae Kalb Of Meigs
left wednesday for GAINESVILLE,
where she has employment.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-07-16
Correspondence

Monday evening can truly be called an
evening with the Adventists. Those who
do not know anything of the Holy Bible
and wanted to know, as well as those who
knew little but with desire to know a
bout the greatest of books learnt great
deal from the first of a series of II lectures
to be delivered by Rev. G. G. Van Pntten
of the Adventist Church at the Steeple
Building. The lectures are illustrated with
lantern slides.
The illustrations show clearly that the
lives of the nations are not mere haphaz
ard occurrences but prophetic revelations
of the Divine Power and, Rev. Van Putten
pointed out that the distinguishing feature
of the Divine Power is the power to fore.
tell, to know what will come to pass, the
prophets knew beause they inspired men.
The illustrations took the audience from
the seen by King Nebuchadnezzar in his
now famous dream thru the Fall of Baby.
lon to the World War which began in 1914.
The hymns were soul awakening. On
Tuesday evening the audience heard about
Luther, Wycliffe and Zenzendorf some of the
great reformers whose labors made reli
gious freedom possible and gave every ma
ton the Bible in its own tongue
Wesley thought that the religion should
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-07-16

been that OF an aggressor. Facist Gov
eminent etrang.ing the life. blood of a
smaller, democatic nation. whose cviliza
ton and culture have been unscrup
lousy libeled by the forces of malicious
propaganda.
2. itaiy's bombing of Red Cross
Hospitals and use of poison gas upon
innocent men, women and children in a
civilized country unprepared for military
invasion, was In violation of Information
al law and unprecedented in the annals
of history.
3. The recognition of Italy's sover-
eighty by our government would actual
ly mean American Recognition Of Fas
cism = system of government dlametri
cally opposed to our democratic form of
go IerDment.
a. The recognition of IaIy's claim
by our government would ecessarlly I'm
ply 60 icy of non neutrality in favor of
aggressive warfare, imperiaIistic govern
ment. the violation of international treat
les, and the ex ploiIatj, and devalua
ton OF human and moral CODES.
Ia this crucial period of our history
when the policy of you administration
in its gallant and conscientious atte mo
TO reaojust the social ard ecouomlc sta
tus of the great masses Of American peo
pie. is constantly criticized by forces iul
mlcal TO democratic government, may
we respectfully urge that YOU refrain
from setting dangerous precedent by
acceding to Fascist elements of p:o.A
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-07-16
Random Notes

Word was received this morning from
His Hon. Judge A Levitt that he will
be here to hold court at 2 P. Nj. today.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-07-16
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(HoUsE OF GOOD P1cTUREs)
8.15 Thursday Night Bis
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St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-07-16

All shops and stores closed at IL
o'clock today in compliance with the
new holiday law.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-07-16

be carried to the people, he did, and his
labors have been rewarded.
Rev. Van Putten is bringing the Bible
to all who care to know lido not miss any
You will be repaid even with the singing.
Come and spend an evening of real spir
itual feast with the Adventists.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-07-16

The Public Worke department is
building small bridges across the water
courses in Queen Cross Street.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-07-16
A. c PEDRO

EXCELSIOR LITERARY CLUB
New York Urban League Building
204 West 136th Street
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-07-16
New York, N. Y,
June 9th 1885.

Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt,
The White House.
Washington d. G.
Sir:
The members and friends of this
organization 10 The cause of justice, toIer
snce and humanity. respectfully plead
that you employ your best judgment and
interests in establishing a policy of A
mericaD non-recogniticn of Italy s claim
over Ethiopia.
In this regard, we beg to submit the
following facts for your earnest consld
GRAFTON:
/. ItaIy's attitude and policy during
the recent Italo-Ethioian conflict has
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-18
JUNEAU MINER FACES PERJURY
 CHARGE HERE
Harold Barrett Bound Over to Grand Jury in Connec-
 ton with Divorce Action

Charged with perjury in connec- tion with his divorce action of Oc- tober g, last year, Harold Barrett was arrested by deputy Marshals on complaint filed in U. S. Commis- sioner's court by Assistant District Attorney George w. Folta. He was arraigned this morning and bond fixed at $1,000. At a hearing this afternoon he was bound over to the grand jury under similar bond.
 Barrett, in bringing action against Ruth Barrett for divorce, is alleged to have testified that he had been resident of Alaska for two years prior to the filing of the action as required by law The District Attor- ney's office contends that Barrett had actually been in the Territory but three months when he brought action.
 Questioned by Folta, Barrett said he formerly worked in Valdez be- fore coming here, the prosecutor said Asked how he came to Juneau, the defendant is alleged to have stated he drove a truck from Val dez, to Skagway and thence to Ju- reau. Informed of the fact that there is no road from Valdez to Skagway and Juneau, Barrett, Fol ta said, admitted he had never been in Valdez.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-18
LIQUOR SURVEY
 IS BEING MADE
 BY BOARD UNIT
Enforcement Head Starts Investigation Into Report
 ed Unsatisfactory Rules

J. B. Carlyle of Cordova, liquor enforcement officer, is in Juneau and the First Division making an investigation of liquor conditions in this Division, report of which will be made to the Territorial Board of Liquor Control, it was an- nounced today by Oscar Olson, Ter ritorial Treasurer, who has charge of the enforcement branch of the Liquor Boards activities.
 MT Carlyle is going thoroughly into the matter of whether regu- lations are being observed and the effects of violations" MT. Olson said, and will make a full report to the Board on his findings, the Board then taking action if it feels the situation warrants it."
 MT. Olson's announcement came after repeated reports that raids were being made in Juneau and other places in the First Division and licenses were being revoked. The Treasurer said an investigation into reported unsatisfactory con- ditions were being made and that action might follow the general survey.
 MT. Carlyle has been in the Bristol Bay area during the sum- mer, the Treasurer said, and his work in that district has resulted in great improvement in condi- tions' relative to liquor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-18
SECURITIES ACT EXPLAINED HERE
 BY DEL. D|M0ND
Able Address Made at Din ner Last Evening
 marks Broadcast
(Continued from Page One)

unemployed can draw down 90 pel cent of the tax which the Fedora government collects, plus an addl- tional amount up to 5 per cent re- quired for administrative purposes The Delegate pointed out the i'm portance of the Legislature in enact ing the proper legislation which will bring back 90 per cent or more of this tax which otherwise remains in the Federal Treasury.
 Those Dependent
 Assistance for the blind, depend ent children, and additional health service is available to the Territory through the Social Security Act, according to Delegate Dimond, but the Territorial Legislature must first pass the necessary laws to make the Territory eligible.
 The Delegate explained parts of the act are now working in many states. He quoted Chairman of the Social Security Board, John G. Wi nant, three times Republican Gov ernor of New Hampshire, as say ing that the Act was The most humane document written into law in this century,
 The importance of action on the part of the Territorial Legislature in relation to the Social Security Act, was stressed throughout MT talk.
 Mrs. Emil Krause, President of the Women's Democratic Club, sat at the speakers table with Gov. John w. Troy, and Delegate Dimond, and made a brief introductory talk previous to the Delegates address. Gastineau Channel res dents attended the dinner.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-18
Investigate Pills
 as Cure for Hunger

HAWKING, China, Sept. 18.-The Famine Relief Commission of the northwestern Province of Kansu, where about half the populace suf- fers from chronic lack of food, is Investigating the use of pills of ancient formula as sure cure" for hunger.
 Sesame seeds, soy beans and medicinal herbs are believed to be the chief ingredients of the pills. If so, Chinese medical officials re- mark facetiously. no doubt the pills, if swallowed in sufficient quanti- ties, would "cure" hunger.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-18

The irony of the case is that Bar rett may already have been divorced in Los Angeles, according to Prose cutor Folta. Barrett says, according to the Prosecutor, that he was served with divorce papers by his wife in the southern California city before coming to Alaska but does not know for sure whether his wife got de- cree.
 Barrett is employed at the AL aSka Juneau mine.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-18
No More B. C. Relief
 Loans, Municipalities

VICTORIA, B. O., Sept. 18.-Un- able to get funds from Ottawa, the British Columbia Government will make no more loans to municipali- ties to finance their direct relief costs, Hon. John Hart, Minister of Finance, announces.
 MT. Hart, after receiving requests from few municipal councils for loans, applied to Ottawa but was informed the Federal government has no authority from Parliament to advance funds for this purpose now.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-18
DIES AT SEA

Andrew Henden, fisherman and resident of Petersburg, was lost at sea from the deck of the 35-ton motorship Middleton enroute to the halibut fishing grounds recently It is believed that the man ended his own life by leaping overheard.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-18
SPEAKS ON RUSSIA

Mrs. M P Graham, world wide traveller, whose radio talks on Sweden and China. given over the local radio station several weeks ago, were enthusiastically received, is, in response to public demand, giving her impressions of Soviet Russia over Station KINY at 7:l5 this evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-18

The Deep River section of Moore and Chatham counties in North Carolina-where coal and iron both were to be found-once was called the Sheffield of North Carolina. ?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-18

Empire classifieds pay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-28
Moves In Miami

University Mississippi
Bowl gdron here New Years Day
that the tilt this will be be-
the states There isn't Duquesne team member who hail
Chicago Tony Maneo national champion
Miami Bmore Country heads the field Of winter golf
will the $500 Miami Open which begins
Roller skating derbys which made then
debut in Chicago and New York. attracting the attention
Mam's winter mentioning visitors
bites it isn't but when a bites a
So when hunter kills deer isn't but deer kills
hunter it's extra" Walter Daminski Baldwin Mich,
animal
kill" rogger gun
Damns killed! Tenpin bowling In Florida during the
winter popular pasime but all played outdoors
Bob Harlow the Professional Golfers
spotlight
after that renowned golfer had his second championship
in 1919.
Probably oldest racing
Dempsey but not the Manasa Mauer 1t said by horsemen that
heaviest single racing used to be placed with
$4,000 made single horse Father" Lmpkn erstwhe
ambn Wreck George Te heraded
footballs greatest players with silver
in the his Florida Donald
Bulge CALIFORNIA; gift Americas Davis
Col Henry Doher president of the Florida Year Round clubs
will face three his
ranking
making Florida debut national
champion The odds thousand
Beach last winner will lofty opposition
ALI occasionally fade poeccn all will be
the Orange prestige
uphold the Bowl few
gy indicated his selection maung the
In the EastWest charity
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-28
TWO CONTESTS ON
w. P; COURT TONIGHT

Tonight,s basketball games, which
are the only ones scheduled for this
week in the Washington Park COM
munity house league will feature the
play Of the Raymond Hillies against
the Robins in the preliminary, and
the Tribunes against the Welles In
the main 60.
The Raymond IIillies, indicated
in their only two starts Of the sea-
son are expected to experience little
difficulty in downing their East End
foes. The latter have won one and
lost one to date. The game will get
underway at 8 o'clock.
Also victorious in their only two
games, the Tribunes will, more than
likely extend their victory column To
three at the expense Of the Welles
Johnny Mccormack will referee both
games. No tits have been sched-
uled for Friday night Of this week
due to the holiday.