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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
School Bus Goes Over Bank
No One Injured

Mr.. L. D. Patterson, Deerfield
township bus driver, narrowly es-
capped having what might have been
a bad accident Tuesday morning.
He was making his rounds and
when not far from the Dougan
school house, where the road was
very bad, with narrow track, and
on each side ice, the bus left the
track, and slid over the bank. 1t
struck a couple of trees which kept
it from turning over several times.
Mr.. Patterson who is careful driv-
er, feeling that the stretch Of road
was quite dangerous, had had prac-
tically all of the pupils get out of
the bus and walk past the place, so
that besides himself, just a few pu-
pills were in the bus. No one was
injured to speak of; neither was the
school bus damaged beyond brok-
en- window. A road tractor pulled
the bus back onto the road.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
BROTHER OF G. w. ARCHER
DIES SUDDENLY IN TEXAS

| Mr.. and Mrs. George Archer OF
this place went to Parkersburg Sat-
urday, to meet the body Of Mr..
| Archer's brother John whose death
occurred very suddenly at Overton,
Texas. Short funeral services were
held Sunday morning at Parkers-
burg, and the body was taken from
there to Macksburg, where further
services were held Sunday after
noon at one o'clock, at the Macks-
burg M. E. church, and burial was
made in Macksburg cemetery At
the services at Parkersburg several
of the brothers and sisters of the
who are advanced in years, were
privileged to be present. News of the
| death of Mr.. Archer came as great
shock to his brother here who had
not seen him for some years. The
deceased, up to the time of his mar
riage had resided at the home OF
his brother George Archer. Be-
sides Mr.. and Mrs. Archer, their
children attended the funeral at
Macksburg.
The following sketch, prepared
by member of the family, was
read at the funeral:
John Tilden Archer was born at
Rockport, w. Va, Oct. 5, 1876, and
departed this life Feb. 10, 1886,
aged So years, five months and IA
0F n a
Israel and Lucinda Hesson Archer,
and is survived by the following
brothers and sisters: Mrs. Margaret
Cooper, Mrs. Maria McClain, Mrs.
Charlotte Ault, located in West Vir-
ginia; Mrs. Sarah O'Brien, who re-
sides in Oklahoma; Thomas and
Franklin Archer, West Virginia, and
George Archer of McConnelsville, 0.
Three sisters-Mrs. Mary Robinson
and Elizabeth and Eliza preceded
him in death. John came to Ohio as
a young man, to make his home
with his brother George, and there
after considered Ohio his adopted
home. He was married to Eva
Grace Dilley in 1905. With the ex-
ception of few years directly fol-
lowing their marriage, they lived in
the central and western states,
where Mr.. Archer was employed as
production superintendent in the
oil fields. For the last Is years he
had been a trusted employe of Olsen
& Olsen, oil and gas producers in
A iySon
of his death he was stationed at
Overton, Texas. His wife was ia
tally injured in a traffic accident in
the streets of Tulsa, Okla, 15 years
ago. John Archer's death was
shock to his family, employers and
friends. Seemingly in robust health,
he suffered an acute heart attack,
and passed away quickly. His wish
that Ohio be his final resting place
is in keeping with the plans made
at the time of the death of his wife.
We all remember him as a generous,
loveable character. 1t probably can
be said of him that when he left
the Macksburg community in 1913,
never to return alive, he left no
enemies and bore the best wishes OF
everyone who knew him. He lives
in treasured memories, in the hearts
Of all his family and friends. "Mem-
cries, sweet memories, the tender
past discloses, like the fading sun
beams falling on the roses. Happy
tears rise to the eyes, dreaming OF
life's mysteries, and the heart
smiles happily with memories, sweet
memories" /"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
Nj. q NJ. Soundly Spanks
CaIdwell-30-21

Wednesday evening M. & M. Biz
Reds completely swamped Caldwell
by the score of 1921. This defeat
puts Caldwell and Glouster in tie
in the Big Six League The only
other defeat Caldwell suffered in the
league this season, was the opening
game of the season, when M. & M.
trounced Caldwell by a two point
margin. In the preliminary game
Caldwell reserves defeated M. & M.
second stringers. Every player on
M. & Ms team was right up on his
toes, and took commanding lead
in the start, which they maintained
throughout.
A big crowd saw the game. About
$50 rooters came over from Cald-
well.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
Russell Boggs Dies. Had Been
Ill Five Years

Russell Boggs, %, whose serious
illness was noted last week in this
paper, passed away Monday evening
at $50 o'clock, at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Drummond of
Reinersville. He had been ill for
more than five years with compli-
cation Of diseases. He was son of
the late Fred Boggs and wife, and
was born in Columbus. He resided
at that place until the death Of his
father which occurred II years ago,
and then went to GAINESVILLE where
he lived with relatives until nine
years ago, when he came to the
Drummond home, where Mr.. and
Mrs. Drummond kindly and tender
ly cared for him during his long
illness. Besides his mother, he
leaves one sister, Mrs. Robert Left
Ter, both of Columbus.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday afternoon at O'Clock, at
the Reinersville M. P. church, with
burial in Reinersville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
Mrs. Ida Culver Harper OF
Cambridge Dies

A news item from Cambridge an
nounced that following an illness OF
three weeks, Mrs. Ida Harper, aged
67, widow of w. w. Harper, prom
inent Cambridge business man, died
Saturday at Grant hospital, Colum-
bus, where she had been admitted
Feb. IL.
Mrs. Harper was born in Reiners-
vile, in Morgan county. She had
been a resident Of Cambridge for
nearly 45 years, and was a faithful
member of the First Presbyterian
church there. Her husband died
about four years ago. Surviving are
three children, Edwin Harper and
Mrs. Willard H. Forsythe of Cam
bridge, and Mrs. Julia Albershard,
of Columbus; one brother, Charles
Culver, of GAINESVILLE, and one sis
ter, Mrs. Charles Ferguson OF Bel
videre, Ill. The late DR.. Culver was
the father of the deceased.
Funeral services were held at the
family home, Monday afternoon,
and burial was made in Northwood
cemetery, Cambridge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
w. e. Tannehill Very Ill

Mr.. w. E. Tannehill, the valued
correspondent to the Morgan Coun-
ty Democrat, from Reinersville, has
been quite ill for several days, and
have been missed the last two
weeks. Mr.. Tannehill has been a
sufferer with bronchial trouble and
complications for some years, and
his recent attack has been one Of
unusual severity, and has resulted
in his being very weak, though
Wednesday night he was reported
as being some stronger.
His many friends will be hoping
for his speedy recovery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
Mrs. Alice Newburn Dies
In Marietta Hospital

Mrs. Alice Newburn. mention of
whom is made in the Chesterhill
correspondence in this paper, as
having been taken to Marietta and
undergoing major operation in
Memorial hospital there Wednes-
day, died Wednesday evening about
$50. She had been suffering with
obstruction of the bowels, and had
been i'll about two weeks. Mrs.
Newburn was the widow of Theo-
dore Newburn. Her maiden name
was Frisby, and Thomas Frisby of
Chesterhill locality who makes his
home much of the time in Colum-
bus, is her brother. She leaves two
sons-Chester anC Charles New
burn, and a daughter Mrs. Ethel
Miner, all of Chesterhill locality.
Funeral arrangements are not
complete.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
Windsor And Penn Townships
To Vote On School Levy

The boards of education of Wind
sor and of Penn townships have
passed resolutions asking for a spe-
cial levy in each township, to be
voted on at special elections, in or
der to qualify for additional funds
from the state, under the Traxler-
Keifer foundation program law.
Penn township asks for two-mill
levy, and Windsor township for a
two and a half mill levy. These
special elections will be held as soon
as possible.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
HIGH WATER RIVER is
ON STANDSTILL

The melting snow and rainfall
caused the river to rise rapidly DUR
ing the night-for three hours
about foot an hour. The reading
this morning here on the lower pool
at 4:3O was 23.9, and on the upper,
1872. Since 4:3O it has been prac-
tically on standstill. Flood stage
here on the lower gauge is q feet,
and 16 feet on the upper. The
north river road is shut off from
travel; also the road towards the
fair grounds. 1t is in the driveway
at Love & Bragg's filling station.
At the time Of going to press, the
river was within about nine feet OF
being as high as it was last sum-
mer.
Wills creek came in last night,
and at GAINESVILLE this morning the
river is reported falling.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
Mrs. III. Nj. Fell Improving

County Recorder o. T. Masterson
has received word that his sister,
Mrs. H. M. Fell, who was threaten
ed with pneumonia, is better. 1t
will be recalled that Mrs. Fell
whose home is near Deavertown
was in an automobile accident
more than six months ago, near
Philadelphia, in which she suffered
a broken hip. For nine weeks she
was in a Philadelphia hospital, and
since that time has been at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Hattie
Travis of Philadelphia. She is able
to get about with crutches. When
she was taken i'll recently, her hus-
band went to her bedside, but after
she improved, he returned home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
p. 7. A. Meeting Well Attended

At the Parent-Teacher meeting
Monday night, Mrs. j. Ray Smith
presided and introduced the past
presidents who with the exception
of four, were present, and gave an
account of their terms of office.
Birthday cakes were sold, which
netted a good amount, and fine
program was rendered, with Mrs.
Mary Hammond in charge, substi-
tuting for Mrs. Booth, who was abb
sent. Over 100 persons were in at
tendance.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
Mayor Mercer HonOred

Mayor A. B. Mercer has been
chosen as member of the Ohio
League of municipalities. This Or
ganization is made up of mayors
and other city officials of the state
Mr.. Mercer attended Wednesday a
meeting held at the Deshler-Wal
addressed by Mayor Harold Burton
of Cleveland, and Carleton Dar-
gusch, head of the state sales tax
department.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
Merrill-Stutes Nuptials

Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Suites of Blue
Rock announce the marriage Of
their son Arthur to Miss Annabelle
Merrill, of Rising Sun, Indiana. The
ceremony was read Feb. IL, at Law
renceburg, Ind. The bride is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mer-
rill, and assisted in the postoffice at
Rising Sun. Mr.. Suites is employ
ed at the Ohio Ferro company, at
Philo. They are at the home of the
groom's parents. Their many friends
extend congratulations.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
I. O. o. f. Initiation

Monday evening Valley Lodge, /.
O. O. F., conferred the second de-
gree upon five candidates, all from
Woodgrove lodge, No. 288. Follow
ing the lodge meeting, an oyster
supper was served. Approximately
so members of the order were pres
ent, and number of different
lodges were represented.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
Mrs. Kennedy's Brother-In-Law Dies

Mrs. Cora Kennedy was called to
Lancaster Saturday, because Of the
critical illness of her brother-in-
law, Mr.. Jacob F. Fee, rs, who died
Saturday evening. He is survived
by one daughter, Mrs. Charles
Stroth. Funeral services were held
Tuesday at Macarthur, with burial
at that place. Mrs. Kennedy plans
to return home the last of this
week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
Miss Dorothy COsgrave Undergoes
Appendicitis Operation

Miss Dorothy Cosgrave of this
place underwent an operation for
appendicitis last Thursday evening,
at the Sheltering Arms hospital,
Athens. The operation was a SER
ious one. Miss Cosgrave is super
visor of music in the Athens county
schools.
The late word is that she is doing
fine. Her aunt, Miss Corintha Whip
Pile, who has been with her since
the operation, will probably return
home tonight.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
Fred Shoop To Establish Business
In Malta

Mr.. Fred Shoop has leased the
room in the Hambel building, upper
Malta, recently vacated by the Clo-
yer Farm store, and will open a
grocery and meat market, just as
soon as he can get the room in
shape, and he will have truck
delivery in the two towns. Mr..
Shoop who has spent many years in
the meat and grocery business,
needs no introduction to the public.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
Mrs. Rosa M. Fouts Breaks Ankle

Mrs. Rosa M. Fouts, former post
master here, fell last Thursday af-
ternoon while on her way to the
Frank Martin residence, on Ken
nebec hill, fracturing small bone
in her left ankle. She was taken to
Rocky Glen sanatorium, where her
foot was X.rayed and the bone set.
Then she was taken to her home,
and her daughter, Mrs. A. N. Kish-
Ter of New Lexington, has been as
sisting in her care. Mrs. Fouts had
planned to leave Monday for Flor
ida, to join her son, Magician Birch,
and wife, for several weeks tour
Of Florida and other southern
states.
Mrs. Fouts is reported as doing
well, and her foot will likely be
placed in cast Friday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
Mrs. Edwards Granted High School
Life Certificate

Mrs. H. V. Edwards, supervisor
Of music and art in the M. & M
schools, has been granted state
life high school certificate, to teach
art, biology, music, English, Span
ish, educational psychology and pub
lie speaking. Mrs. Edwards receiv-
ed her state elementary certificate
in 1882. Her undergraduate work
was taken at Cornell. Later she
took graduate work in music, art
and English, at the State University
of Iowa, and at Ohio State Univer-
sity.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27

assignment, leases Of 566 acres,
York township, Morgan county, and
Brush Creek township, Muskingum
county.
Grover Tavenner and wife to
Sarah Tavenner White, $3.50 acres,
Meigsville township, 81.
Henry Hook and wife to A. D.
Blind and wife, one acre, Windsor
township, 81.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
Pennsville

MT. anu mis-. "A. II. NilcS VI nooC
Farm were Sunday visitors of their
son John, wife and daughter Janet
Lee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lew Maynard and
Lewis Maynard and son of Athens
were visitors Sunday Of Merlyn May
nard and family.
Otis House and family of Zanes-
Vile were afternoon and evening
callers on Harold Barkhurst, and
Ben Gates and families.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight Graham and
two children Bobby and Myrna were
Sunday visitors of her mother, Mrs.
Anna Newsom and family of Hope
well.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dayton Kennedy
were Sunday dinner visitors of Mr..
and Mrs Russell Bachelor.
Mrs. Hattie Adrean has returned
to her home at New Concord, after
spending several days here with her
parents, w. A. Pidgeon and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Palmer and
children of McConnelsville were
Sunday afternoon and for supper
guests of his sister, Mrs. H. R..
Barkhurst, and family.
Miss Lucille Wood spent over the
week end with relatives in Colum-
bus.
Mr.. Buntz of Reinersville was a
supper guest Saturday evening of
Mr.. and Mrs. Dayton Kennedy.
Mrs. Nina Williams and children
Carl and Lillian were Sunday din
ner visitors of Mrs. Adell Williams
and Martha Spencer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Geddes spent
Sunday in Columbus. Mrs. Curt
McInturf and children who had
been spending the week with rela-
tives here, returned to Columbus
with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. John McKitrick and
children Patsy and Rodney of Lex
ington, KY, were Saturday after
noon and for supper visitors of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Van
Fossen.
Mrs. Grace Beckett and daughter
Helen of Columbus were over Sun
day visitors Of Mrs. Lucy Dougan
and family. Mr.. Beckett visited his
parents, near Beverly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Anderson
and daughters Freda and Grace
spent Sunday with their son Gerald
and family of Malta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd McInturf and
sons Dalton and Duane of New Phil
adelphia were Saturday afternoon
and for supper visitors of her sister,
Mrs. John Lantz, and family.
Jesse Williams has rented the
Mary Smith farm and has sub-rent-
ed the house to Dale Miller and
family, who will move there as soon
as it is vacated by Lee Benjamin
and family, who are moving soon
with Mrs. B. A. Carr of Rooster
Vile.
PennsviIle School Notes
Penn won two basketball games
from Windsor last Tuesday night,
at Pennsville. The score between
the Penn reserves and Windsor re-
serves was 80 to Is in favor of
Penn. Penn's varsity defeated the
Windsor varsity, 25-1O.
Friday evening Penn went to
Chesterhill and returned with only
one out of three games. Penn's
Junior team was defeated by the
score of 15 to 10. PENIS reserves
won by a score Of 18 to Is. Penn's
first team was defeated by % to
Is score. This was Penn's last
game before the county tournament.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
Mrs. Andy Weaver Dies
Very Suddenly

Mrs. Andy Weaver, well known
resident, near Portersville, died
very suddenly Wednesday night
about O'Clock. For some time she
had suffered more or less from
heart trouble. Her husband had
been away from the house for about
a half hour, and upon returning he
found her dead. Besides her hus-
band, she leaves several children.
No funeral arrangements had
been made when this paper went to
press.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27

Mrs. VIM. r. Scott of the north
river road, who with her husband
went TO Columbus two weeks ago to
visit their son, Earl Scott, and fam
lily, has been very i'll with gall blad-
der trouble. She is some better
now, according to word received
Tuesday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
Deaths Toll

Feb. 20 to ~, 1896

Feb. 20 to "a, 1896
Emmett d. wilkins, GAINESVILLE.
John Archer, Overton, Tex.
Mrs. Mary Tuttle, Stockport.
Mrs. Ida Harper, Cambridge.
Russell Boggs, Reinersville.
]. r. Wickersham, Harrisonburg, Va
Jacob F. Fee, Lancaster.
Mrs. VIM. Hess, Marietta.
Mrs. Alice Newburn, Chesterhill.
Mrs. Andy Weaver, Portersville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
George Wagner Quite Ill

The many friends Of Mr.. George
Wagner, will be sorry to learn that
he is in quite poor health, at tho
county home. He has practically
lost the use of one of his legs, and
is bedfast much Of the time. He is
in his 92nd year.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
CamerOn-Darby Nuptials

Announcement has been made of
the marriage Of Paul Cameron, son
Of A. A. and Florence Kennard
Cameron, of Culver City, Cal, and
Miss Orlie Leila Darby of Los An
geles, CAL, which took place Feb.
8, in ST. Johns Episcopal church,
Los Angeles. The groom, grand
son of the late r. A. Kennard and
wife, with his mother visited here
last summer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
Townsend Meeting Fairly
Well Attended

The Townsend meeting held last
Thursday evening in the Modern
Woodman hall, brought out a crowd
of approximately 125 persons. It is
planned to have another meeting
after weather conditions are more
favorable. Those who heard the
speaker were well pleased with him.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
Dale McKibben Suffers Injury
To His Foot

Mr.. Dale McKibben, who is en-
ployed with the Three Cs Transpor-
tation company, mashed his foot
Saturday, while unloading radiators
at the new post office building.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
Owen McKibben Is Held
For Grand Jury

Owen McKibben, when arraigned
Tuesday in municipal court, Zanes-
vile, charged with carrying con-
cealed weapons, waived preliminary
examination and was held to the
grand jury, under $1,000 bond.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
Bad Roads

Since the frost has gone out Of
the ground, many gravel roads in
the county are almost impossible in
places, and it is with great diff
Guilty that school busses make their
rounds.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma
Cain of Byesville, wife of Delmar
Cain, former resident of Belle VAL
ley, were held Sunday from the
Hoskinsville M. p. church. Burial
was made in the church cemetery.
Surviving Mrs. Cain are ten chill
dren.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27

Mr.. Forest Reed, manager of the
Sunoco gasoline station here, at
tended meeting Wednesday even
ing, Of officials and dealers for the
Sun Oil company, in Columbus. The
meeting was held at the Deshler-
Wallick hotel.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
Seventh Wedding Anniversary
Married % Years

Mr.. and Mrs. Prince McKibbeR
will celebrate their seventh wedding
anniversary Saturday. Feb. 30. Mr..
and Mrs. McKibben were married In
leap year, % years ago.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
Democratic Club Meeting

The regular monthly meeting of
the Democratic women's club will
be held next Monday evening, at
the usual place. A good program
has been prepared.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
Mrs. Clark To Undergo Operation

Mrs. John B. Clark of this place
will undergo an operation today at
Bethesda hospital, GAINESVILLE, for
the removal of tumor from her
breast.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Shepherd Humston
will reside in the Citizens bank
property on Seventh street, former
ly occupied by Mrs. John Crozier.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27

A son was born Wednesday to
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Medley MAR
jorie Bestl west Of PennsYille.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-02-27
RECORDERS OFFICE

Hope CONSTRUCTOR and ReHnIng
to Gas Producing company,