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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
Constitution Grove
 Dedication lin 1887
CCC EnrolIees to Plant 10000 Seedlings for Unique
 Memorial General Conner Issues Official Orders

Boston, Mass, Sept 16-Major Gen. eral Fox Connar, commanding gen- eral of the First Corps Area, afi- nounced today that plans are under way in all 133 of New England's eco companies for the planting of Con stitution Groves" and individual
 "Constitution Trees" It Is arranged that on october 18th. Columbus day, the civilian Conservation Corps In the New England area will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the U. 6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16

"The old Rising Sun Tavern, con- siderably over 200 years old, is lo- cated within a stones throw of my place and is still in good condition. It is now owned and operated by the Annapolis Chapter of the G. A. R.s and contains many colonial relics.
 T carry in my two by four store everything from soup to nuts that is needed in a country community. Tell the folks in Waterbury, Conn.,, that if they are ever down this way to stop in."
 In Nebraska
 Waterbury, Nebr., pop. 204, is In Dixon County, in the northeast cor- ner of the state, on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad, 9S miles north of Omaha, and lS miles from Sioux City, Iowa.
 ae In Vermont '
 Waterbury, Vt., pop. l,5l5, is In Washington County, on tho Central of Vermont railroad, II miles north- west of Montpelier, the state capitol, and on the Winooski river.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
In Maryland

Waterbury, down in Maryland, is a tiny village with a population of 30 people, in Anne Arundel County, on tho Washington, Baltimore and An- napolis railroad.
 J. L. Meade of Waterbury, Md, writes. waterbury, Md. is now and always has been only . small VII. lage, railroad station, postofacc and never moro than two stores, and possibly c dozen houses, whites and Negroes, living within radius of one-quarter mile. 5
 ITO the best of my knowledge the name derives from the locomotives on the railroad taking on water here. The Annapolis and Elkridge railroad built in the late forties, or early flfties, and next to the B. & O., was one of the oldest railroads in the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
Walter WinacIaeu On BrOadzgay
NeuU York Hedrtbeat

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16

New York Novelette, Grover capable story
 writers the kcdako and Mrs Jones cdless They ds "Crades They Inspected several beautiful orphans ell but of them being blessed with baby magic checks acornet alone; boy with countless eyes years said the ocials unhappy his they Mr. and Mrs Jones adopted hin That years Today the little chaps normal the result of s doctor and because two human beings wanted little boy to love them Q lot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16

Broadway Dictionary: Adaglo dancr saved from acrobat by gal .Admr One who attaches hnl selt persons with jobs, Babarian guy who his money, die of dpaOns What to the everlasting dgace going Dime: The price of dozen Broadway fpaIR ss asNs ~5
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16
HERE THEY AREl

Is not Waterbury, Conn, but Water bury, Md, Nebr. or Vt. It is rubber. stamped 'Missent to Waterbury, Conn.," and put back on the train.
 It is strange to think that in these four widely separated states, folks call Waterbury home, just like they do here in Connecticut, and the farmers drive to Waterbury when they 90 to town, just like they do here. t,
 The druggist or general store- keeper ia each of your me-doublc towns can all tell you the same story of the tourist who stopped for local. view postcards and said, with c touch of superiority in his voice:
 T am from Waterbury, Connecti- cut. l am going to send these to the folks back home to prove to them that I have discovered another Waterbury"
 And, from time to time c resident of one of our naIfle-sake towns will visit here, walk up and down Bank street, stare at the tall buildings and exclain: "so this is Waterbury, Doesn't look . thing like back honel"
 But you want to know something about your quadruplets, SO let me introduce you to them individually, In alphabetical order, according to states:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16

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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-05-14
MRS. NANCY PLUMMER CALLED
FROM THIS LIFE

Mrs Nancy Plummer, 88, died
early Friday morning. She had
been in failing health for some time,
and recently suffered a bad injury
to her hip, which perhaps fastened
her death She was the widow of
Joshua Plummer, who died about
10 years ago. Since his death she
had resided with her brothers John
and Thompson Simeral and sister,
Miss Lizzie Simeral, Of Malta hill.
Her parents were the late Thomp-
son and Elizabeth Wilson Simeral,
and she was born in Penn township.
Besides the sister and brothers at
home, she leaves three other broth
ers, Jacob Simeral of Columbus;
James of Granville, and Andrew Of
Springfield Mrs. Plummer was a
member of the Hopewell Methodist
Protestant church.
Funeral services were held Sun
day afternoon at the Simeral home,
with Rev. Paul /. Wachs officiating,
Interment was made in the Friends
cemetery, Pennsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-05-14
REV. j. ID. KELLER AND FAMILY
TO LOCATE HERE

Rev. j. D. Keller and wife who
spent several days here, returned
Tuesday evening to their home at
Irondale, O. Mr.. Keller has, on ac-
count of the condition of his health,
severed his connection as pastor Of
the Methodist Episcopal church at
that place, his active work having
ceased the middle of February He
and his family-his children at
home at present being his twin son
and daughter, will locate in McCon-
nelsville, and have rented a part of
Mrs. Letitia Perkins property on
South Fifth street They will ar
rive here toward the first of June,
after the close of school at Irondale.
The many friends of Rev. Keller
will be pleased to know that he is
improving in health, and will be
again in position to mingle in the
affairs of this community and Nor
gan county, where he was formerly
located as the pastor of McKendree
circuit.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-05-14
MRS. DELANA A. SILLERY
DIES In GAINESVILLE

Mrs. Delana Ann Sillery, widow
of Charles Sillery, died Monday ev-
ening at her home in GAINESVILLE.
following a lingering illness. She
was 50 years of age. She and her
granddaughter the Misses Gather
inc and Eleanor Willis made their
home together. Survivors include
one daughter, Mrs. Lulu Henderson
of Savannah, O., and four sons
Fred Sillery of Los Angeles, Calf;
Leslie of West Salem, O.; Frank of
Pelham, Ala, and Leonard of South
Bend, Ore. One daughter, Mrs.
Grace Willis, and one son, John
Sillery, are deceased. For many
years the Sillery home was On the
grounds where Rocky Glen sanator-
ium is located Mr.. Sillery died in
the year 1907. Following his death,
Mrs. Sllery made this place her
home for some years, and then NOV
ed to GAINESVILLE. When residing
here she was an active member of
the local Methodist Episcopal
church. After moving to GAINESVILLE,
she was affiliated with the Euclid
Avenue Methodist Episcopal church.
Funeral services were held at her
late home Wednesday afternoon,
and interment was made in the NAL
ia cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-05-14

She was county president at one
time She was also member of
the Rebekah lodge, and held the
highest office in that organization.
1t was her membership in the
Daughters Of 1912 in which she
took the most pride. She had the
distinction of being one Of six real
Daughters in the State of Ohio, and
received many honors from this So
ciety. During the days of the Mus
kingum Valley Chautauqua she was
an enthusiastic supporter, and each
year entertained some friends from
out of town during the sessions
She was ever the gracious hostess,
and her home was always open to
her friends. She was idealistic, and
her devotion to her family and
Christian loyalty to her convictions
endeared her to all who knew her.
She was dainty and always seemed
demure and was given to primness
that would have seemed severe, had
it not been tempered by flashes Of
subtle humor. Although active in
local affairs she always maintained
keen interest in national and in
ternational affairs; indeed, an inter-
est so vigorous that even the handi-
caps of the past few years did not
cause her to lose contact with the
worlds work. She was truly cul-
tured woman. In these words there
is no eulogy; it is the simple por-
trait of a gentlewoman.
Last rites for Mrs. Travis were
held at the family home Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, with her
pastor Rev. Russell H. Hoy, in
charge, assisted by Rev. J. D. Kel-
Ter of Irondale, close friend of the
deceased and family. The pail bear
ers were neighbors-Ed Schwende-
man, Fred Mcdonald, Ralph Baker,
VIM. II. Savage, Frank Gray and
Alonzo Hanson. The remains were
laid to rest in McConnelsville ceme-
terry. The floral tributes were many
and beautiful.
Among those from away who at
tended the funeral were Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Hearing, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. S. Herzer and Samuel Clawson,
all of GAINESVILLE; Byron Whipple,
Canton: Clarence Travis, Roxbury;
Mrs. Leslie Travis. Sharon Hill, Pa. !;
Jrven Travis, Philadelphia, and
Major and Mrs. Lane Schofield,
Washington, D. G.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-05-14
T. III. ROBINSON, Jr., ARRESTED
FOR KIDNAPPING

Thomas H. Robinson, jr., wanted
for the kidnapping of Mrs. Alice
Stoll of Louisville, Ky, which oc-
Cured Oct. 10, 1884, was caught
Monday night at Glendale, Calf, by
government &C. men. 1t is alleged
that Robinson collected $4,000
ransom from Mrs. StolPs wealthy
husband Robinson was armed when
captured, but did not have chance
to use his gun. He was carrying, it
is stated, over $4,000 of ransom
money. 1t is reported that since
the kidnapping he had had the habit
of appearing disguised as a wom
an. Robinson had relatives in Cen
ter township Gas fine people as to
be found any place., and it is stat
ed that he has visited there. Fol
lowing the kidnapping, Robinson's
father was alleged to have been i'm
plicated in the crime, but later he
was completely exonerated.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-05-14
Death Takes Sarah Jane Richardson

Miss Sarah Jane Richardson, 81,
mention of whose illness had been
made in this paper, passed away
Friday evening at her home in
Meigsville township, of general in
firmities. She was a daughter of
the late Thomas and Sarah McDow-
ell Richardson and her entire life
was lived in the house where her
death occurred. She was the last
of a family Of eight children. Her
nephew, Mr.. Hervey Henderson, had
made his home with her for 55
years. The deceased was good
woman, and retained her mental
and physical faculties to marked
degree during her long life. Up to
within about two weeks before her
death she had looked after the
| household affairs. In her girlhood
she Joined the McKendree M. E.
church, and had since been a faith
full member.
Funeral services were held Sun
day afternoon at McKendree church
with Rev. j. D. Keller officiating
Interment was made in McKendree
| cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-05-14
THE PRIMARY

Because of the heavy Republican
vote cast, and the fact that there
were many names on the ballots, the
complete returns of the county were
not all in until Wednesday after
noon about four o'clock.
DR.. H. P. Michener easily won the
nomination for representative, as
did Carlos M. Riecker for common
pleas judge. Florence Barrell was
nominated for clerk of courts; L. B.
Adrean for sheriff. o. T. Master
son for recorder; Lionel G. Rob-
erts, for county treasurer. Chester
H. NORM and Asbury Bankes were
nominated for commissioners. En-
NETT Abel for prosecutor, and DR..
Edgar Northrup, coroner, were NOM
mated without opposition. Fred
Smith was re-nominated for county
surveyor. However F. B. Barrett,
whose name was not on the regular
ballot, had a big write-in vote.
There was no contest on the Dem
ocratic ticket. Arthur Torbert for
probate judge was re-nominated, as
were also Alonzo Hanson and T. j.
McHugh, for county commissioners
without opposition. Chester Reed
for representative, Harry M. Mel
son for county treasurer, and Adam
G. Scott for clerk of courts, were
nominated by the write-in method.
F. B. Barrett for county engineer
and G. O. McGonagle, common pleas
judge, also received quite number
cratic ticket.
Democratic State Candidate Results
In County
Lieutenant Governor-Paul Yo-
der, 301; F. Freed Bittinger, 346.
Secretary of State-Dwight L.
Matchette, 159; VIM j. Kennedy.
437.
Auditor of State-Jos. A. Lutz,
So; Jacob G. Mong, "A; John H.
Turner, ILL., Elmer J. Carey, 61;
George E. Eppley, 1856; Joseph 7.
Ferguson, 223.
Treasurer of State-Clarence H.
Knisley, 521.
Attorney General-F a i r
Reams, 2S7; Herbert S. Duffy, 306.
ngressman-at-Large 1.-TWO to
nominate) w. Pattison, 168;
Kent A. Buchanan, 60; Milton S.
Lux, 1Uo, JOS. j. DoVnoy, ~, FTdu-
els w. Durbin, 231; Joseph w.
Fischter, 81; Jesse J. Gilbert, 81;
VIM. C. Graves, 73; John McSween-
ey, 217; Harold G. Mosier, 159.
Congressman-at-Large Is h
Term Daniel S. Earhart, 581.
Judges of Supreme Court-Will
P. Stephenson, 394; George S. My
ers. 532.
Representative to Congress-Rob-
ert T. Secrest, $50.
Judge Court of Appeals-C. c.
Lemert, 541.
Member State Committee-man-
Clarence A. Graham, 672.
Member State Central Committee
-woman-Mary e. Ketterer, 525.
State Senator-Hy G. Ruffner
525.
Vote On County Ticket
County Commissioner Alonzo
Hanson, 1872; T. j. McHugh, $50.
Probate Judge-Arthur Torbert,
694. Other candidates names were
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-05-14
MRS. THOMAS WALLACE DIES

Mrs Thomas E. Wallace, who
had been visiting her daughter Mrs.
Clarence A Young at Lemon Cove,
Calf, about two months, died there
Friday, May s. She had been fail
ing for some months, suffering with
asthma and complications.
| Mrs. Wallcae was before mar
riage Rachel Crawford, formerly Of
Reinersville a daughter of John
Crawford. Besides her husband who
has been located of late in Windsor
township, and part of the time here,
and the daughter Mrs. Young, men
toned, she leaves grandchild,
Maxine Young. She is also surviv-
ed by a brother William Crawford,
who resides in Texas; a half sister,
Eva, who is located in Columbus, O.,
and three half brothers-Samuel
Crawford, Elmer Crawford of Utley,
O.; and John whose home is in New
York state. Mrs. Wallace was in
her 10th year.
Funeral services were held Mon
day. May IL, burial being made at
Exeter, California.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-05-14
POPPY DAY MAY 23
Poppy day will be observed in

Poppy day will be observed in Nc
Connelsville this year on Saturday,
May 23, when memorial poppies to
be worn in honor of the World war
dead will be distributed throughout
the city by the Malconta unit of the
American Legion Auxiliary. The
Auxiliary women are making extern
sive preparations for the observance
of the day, under the leadership Of
Mrs. Norma Hooper, Poppy day
chairman.
The poppies, made of crepe paper
by disabled veterans, will be offer
ed on the streets by volunteer work
ers from the Auxiliary unit and CO.
operating organizations. "Poppy
girls will distribute the flowers in
the business district throughout the
day, and will also work in the out
lying shopping centers. COntribu-
tions for the welfare of the disabled
veterans and needy families of vet
erans will be asked in exchange for
the flowers.
wearing the poppy is personal
tribute to the men who gave their
lives in the countrys service" By
having a poppy on the coat on Pop
py day, all can know that they still
remember and honor the sacrifices
made for America during the World
war. The poppy is the flower which
bloomed on the battle fields where
they fell, and on Poppy day it
blooms again over the patriotic
hearts where they are remembered. :"
wearing the poppy also gives
the wearer part in the vast work
carried out by the American Legion
and Auxiliary, for the wars living
victims; the disabled, their fam
lilies and the families of the dead.
Evrey penny contributed for pop
py goes to the support of this work,
the bulk of the money being used
here in McConnelsville in the well
fare activities of the local Legion
Post and Auxiliary unit.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-05-14
MRS. MARY RILEY DIES
AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS

The death of Mrs. Mary Riley,
who was in her 10th year, came
Monday morning at 1880 O'Clock.
after an illness Of only about eight
hours, and was the result of an
gina pectoris, with which she had
been stricken suddenly, Sunday. She
had just previously been engaged In
household duties, and was active
and apparently in her usual health.
Mrs. Riley had for the last thir-
teen years made her home with
James P. Kidd and family Of I'm
ionville. She was the widow OF Ed
ward F. Riley who died about 81
years ago. Her parents were the
late William and Mary Porter Ten
nent, and her mother was native
of Ireland. Mrs. Riley was a native
and lifelong resident of Meigsville
township, Morgan county, Ohio. Be
sides the daughter, Mrs. Myrtle
Kidd, wife Of James P. Kidd of I'm
ionville, she leaves another daugh-
ter, Mrs. Olive Young of Zanes-
Vile; two granddaughters, Mrs. Err
nest Hutchins and Mrs. Harry Stone
burner, both of GAINESVILLE; and one
brother, George Tennent OF HOOKS
burg, who is the last of family of
nine children. Mrs. Riley's brothers
and sisters deceased were John,
James, Sarah and William Tennent
and Mrs. James Singree, Mrs. JOS
eph Fisher and Mrs. Patrick Hen
cry. Mrs. Riley had practically all
her life been a member Of the Pleas
ant Grove Presbyterian church, and
was a well loved and highly regard
ed woman who will be greatly miss
ed in her home and in the COM
munity.
Funeral services were held Wed
nesday morning at 10:30, at the
Pleasant Grove church, conducted
by Rev. A. N. Grove, and burial
was made in Pleasant Grove ceme-
terry.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-05-14
SCHOOL TEACHERS MEET

Wednesday evening the Morgan
County Schoolmasters' club held its
last meeting for the season, at the
Malta hotel, with County Agent
James Hum principal speaker. 9th
ers made brief talks. Music was
furnished by Robert Durbin, jr., of
Stockport, on the xylophone. The
school masters have met every
other month since school began last
fall.
The school "marms" who recently
organized, gathered for their first
meeting Wednesday evening at the
Kennebec hotel. The officers are:
Lucille Wood of Pennsville, presi-
dent; Mary Hamilton, Deavertown,
vice president, and Mrs. Twyla Ed
wards, of this place, secretary.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-05-14
BACCALAUREATE
High School Auditorium
Sunday, May II
1880 p. III.

High school orchestra, "Remem-
Der Me-" Mackie-Beyer; invocation,
Rev. Paul l. Wachs; high school or
chestra, ION Sunday Morn" Mackie-
Boyer; scripture reading and an
nouncements; M. & M. mixed Choir
us: 'sThe Old Canoe McCosh; "The
Fullness of Earth Winifred Moore
sermon, "Open Doors Rev. Charles
w. Perry, Main Street Church OF
Christ; high school orchestra
"Marche Militaire," Schubert; ben
ediction. Rev. T. e. Leonard.
Seats will be reserved for the
class, parents, faculty and members
of board of education.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-05-14
MRS. JENNIE TRAVIS DIES
AT HER RESIDENCE HERE

Sunday morning, May 10, 1886,
at about 6 O'Clock, the earthly life
of Mrs. Jennie Travis, lifelong resi-
Daughter of 1922 was brought to
it's close She was the wife OF
Captain Irven Travis, widely known
retired river man, and one of the
county's most prominent citizens.
Mrs. Travis death was due to gen.
eral infirmities, and up until with
in a few weeks her decline had been
gradual. For practically ten years
she had been totally blind, and had
also suffered a stroke of paralysis.
However in spite of these physical
handicaps she retained her remark
ably keen intellect, and was ever
posted and interested in not only
the things of the community in
which she resided, but in world af-
fairs as we'll. The life of this truly
good woman is summed up in the
sketch which was read at the fu-
neral service, as follows:
A little over a hundred years
ago, two pioneers, Roswell Whipple
Of New York veteran of the war
of 1912, and Hannah Weeks came
to Morgan county to make their
home. In 1886 they built the house,
known for century as the Whipple
home 1t was here that Jennie
Whipple was born. AS one of a
family Of nine children, she grew
up, went to the country school, at
tended high school in McConnels-
Vile, and prepared herself for a
teacher. She was successful
teacher, and taught for eight years,
but it was her wonderful PERSONAL
ty that stands out in the minds OF
her pupils Miss Jennie, the teacher,
is best pictured through the eyes OF
former pupil: 81 don't remember
a thing she taught me, but l do re-
member how beautiful she was and
how we all adored her.
She was accomplished after the
fashion of young ladies of her day;
she could embroider, and sew fine
seam. Horseback riding was her
favorite pastime. At an early age
she united with the church at Wes-
ley Chapel, and took an active part
in the church work.
She was married on Oct. "a
1876, to Irven Travis, who sur
wives. To this union three children
were born. The first died in in
fancy; the daughter, Virgie Lee
wife of Lane Schofield, is the only
surviving child. The son, Leslie
died in 1923. She is also survived
by a grandson, Irven Travis, second
and a great granddaughter, Leslie
Jane Travis. Several nieces and
nephews survive, whom she loved
dearly and who were devoted to her
After her marriage, Jennie TraYi:
made her home in McConnelsville
where she took a prominent part il
the affairs of the community. She
was member of the Methods
Episcopal church, where for man.
years she was a teacher in the Sun
day school. She was a loyal mem
| Der of the Women's Christian Tenn
! perance Union, and was tireless IL
her efforts for the temperance cause
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-05-14
VERONA TORBERT TO WE'D

Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Torbert have
announced the engagement of their
daughter, Verona, to Mr.. Frederick
T. Abbott, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. l..
Abbott, of Columbus. The wedding
will occur at the home of the brides
parents, 303 Nineteenth street, Sc
bring, on June %. Miss Torbert
has been employed in Columbus
since graduating from Ohio Wesley
an last June. She is a member of
the Alpha Xi Delta sorority. The
groom-to-be is a graduate of Ohio
State university, and member of
the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He
is associated with the Banc-Ohio
Securities company. They expect
to make their home in Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-05-14
KENNETH c.. RAY NOMINATED
FOR CONGRESS

Hon. Kenneth C. Ray won the
Republican congressional nomina-
tion in this the fifteenth district,
and will again oppose Congressman
Secrest, who was unopposed for the
nomination. AS noted by the alb
stract, Ray carried Morgan county
by big vote.
Although figures are not avail
able from all of the counties, Ray
was given 6,067 votes in Mus
kingum county, while his nearest
opponent, DR.. Cunningham, received
was 1879 to go for DR.. Cunning
ham. In Morgan county his vote
was more than three times his near
est opponent.