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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
MORGAN COUNTY PEOPLE In
COLUMBUS HOLD REUNION

Former residents Of Morgan coun-
Ity, now residing in Columbus, will
hold their annual reunion Friday
night at the Mayfower Congrega-
tional church, Livingston and Studer
avenue, at $3.50. A turkey dinner
will be served, and program is be-
ing prepared. The officers of the
society are: l.. E. Coulter, presi-
dent; George M. Strong, vice presi-
dent; Herbert Plummer, treasurer,
and Leila Birch, secretary. Villages
and townships in Morgan county are
being contacted by the following to
increase membership: Mr.. and Mrs.
Chester Sherwood, McConnelsville
and Morgan township; Mr. and Mrs.
r. B. Cooper, Bloom township; Mrs.
George M. Strong, Malta; Arch Fin
ley, Malta township; G.. B. Newton,
Penn; w. M. Beaver, York; Mrs. i.
M. Anderson, Deerfield; Mrs. Ernest
McMurray, Bristol; DR.. William H.
Harper, Homer; ]. D. Davis, Union;
Q. A. Cheadle, Windsor; Mrs. E. L.
Hopkins, Marion, and Mrs. Carrie
Burns, Center township.
Reservations for the dinner, or in
quiries, may be made through any of
the officers. Any information to
aid the boosters in locating Morgan
countians now living in vicinity Of
Columbus, will be appreciated. At
last years meeting letters of greet
ings were read. Most of these came
from people still living in Morgan
county, but who have friends living
in Columbus. These were highly ap-
preciated. The home county people
are again invited to write, sending
the letter or card to L. E. Coulter,
966 Studer avenue, Columbus, o.
If Morgan county people in writing
to their friends in Columbus would
tell the latter to phone any of the
officers named it will help in con-
tacting many whom they might 9TH
erwise fail to reach.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
-FOUR "Mc's',-AND TRAVIS
GET TOGETHER

Captain Irven Travis was again
the genial host, to four OF his
friends, Monday. This time If was
secret meeting-that is all were
members of the I. o. o. f. lodge
After attending lodge here. they re-
paired to the hospitable home Of
Mr.. Travis and there enjoyed oys-
ters, etc., such as Mr.. Travis house
keeper is famous for, as the writer
OF this can testify. Those present
were Messrs. John McInturf. Fred
McInturf, Rev. M. T. Mcdonald. all
OF Penn township. and Atty G. 0.
McGonagle of this place. Whether
they had better time than the
previous bunch had, we have no
way OF knowing-but we do know
they went home ''earlier"-but il
was the next day.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
BANK SELLS FARM IN
MANCHESTER

The Citizens bank of this place
has sold it's farm of 2OS acres in
Manchester township, to Roy Swank.
This is better known as the Shep-
herd farm, later owned by Thos
Rex, and more recently by John
Connor. Mr.. Swank who resides on
the Foster place, will move soon to
his newly acquired farm. The deal
was made through the George B.
kenney real estate agency.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
SMALL FIRE AT RESIDENCE
OF FRANK TAYLOR

The McConnelsville fire depart
ment responded to a call Friday
about noon, to the Frank Taylor
residence on Kennebec ridge, near
the sanatorium, and extinguished a
small blaze in the roof, supposed to
have originated by spark from the
chimney falling onto the shingle
roof. The damage which was small,
is covered by insurance. This makes
the third time this property has
caught fire in similar manner,
within the past three years.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
MARK GRUBB SEWERS
BLOOD VESSEL

Mr.. Mark Grubb who is employed
with the A. & P. store, Malta, suf-
fered a bad cash in his left arm
Wednesday. A knife was in the
shelf. with the blade sticking out,
and he ran against it, it penetrating
his arm, several inches from his
shoulder, cutting blood vessel, and
causing wound that bled badly. 1t
was necessary to take stitch to
close the wound.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18

and Is witnessed by II. M. and
Kate c. Finley.
ed in the will, is appointed executor
Of the estate of Edwin J. Deaver,
late Of York township, without
bond.
In the matter of the estate of
Thornton Ayers, deceased, upon
consideration of application filed by
Alonzo Eddy as heir and legatee of
Thornton Ayers estate, for order to
withdraw from county treasury
$28OS1, said amount being share
due Alonzo Eddy by will Of Thorn
ton Ayers, same is ordered paid to
Eddy. Thornton Ayers died some
years ago, and at the time estate
was settled the whereabouts of
Alonzo Eddy was unknown, and
amount due him was turned into
county treasury in 1885.
Marriage Licenses
Carl c. Wagner, Wooster, o.,
sanatorium laborer, son of Charles
and Blanche Wagner, and Martha
gene Watson, McConnelsville, nurse,
daughter Of John D. and Margaret
Gregory Watson. Rev. Hoy named
to officiate.
RECORDERS OFFICE
Emma O. Beach to Russell and
Bernice James, So acres, Penn town.
ship, 81.
Chas. Hill and wife to Herschel
A. Taylor and wife, 40 acres, Malta,
81.
Mary J. HOFFMAN, Price to Lewis
H. Price, part of lot 55, McConnels-
Vile, 81.
John s. Mcintosh and wife to
Russell Sears and wife, 210.77
acres, Deerfield, 81.
Phoebe Lane to Joseph Duncan
and G. w. Shane, .37 acre, Wind
sor, 81.
T. j. Bailey. j. J. Christie and n.
B. Sharp, as liquidating committee,
Citizens Savings bank, to Roy and
Bessie Swank, 208 acres, Manches-
ter, 81.
Edward H. Savage and wife to
l.. e. Pierpoint, Chesterhill lot, 81:
Sadie Pierpoint and ]. w. Pierpoint
to Edward H. Savage and wife.
about six acres. Marion, (Toddsl
81: l.. e. Pierpoint to J. w. and
Sadie Pierpoint, 40 acres, Marion,
81; Bessie e. Savage and Edward
H. Savage to L. 3. Pierpoint, i've
acres, Marion, 81.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
LITTLE TONY" AT BELPRE

Little Tony" noted American Le-
gion pig, who had been here in the
Keeping of Malconta Post, American
Legion, was taken Sunday to Bel
pre- and with due ceremony turned
over to that Legion post. Those
who accompanied him were C.. w.
Haynes, O. A. Richardson, Dale Ell
lis and H. c. Shilling. This little
porker figures in a contest put on
by the Legion in a drive for mem
bership. The Legion post having
the smallest number of new mem
bers within a given time must keep
the pig until some other post drops
lower in the contest. When the
contest ends, "Tony' will be the
piece de resistance at a banquet
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
Easter Program, McKendree Church

Song, congregation; devotionals,
Mary Glenn: duet, Christine Shill-
ing, Faye Strong; What was the
significance of the cross, Mrs. Lulu
Glenn; song, when I Survey the
Wondrous Cross" "The Victory Of
the Cross" Mrs. Eva Elliott: mixed
quartet, Gin the Cross of Christ
Glory" Easter" Catha Johnson;
purpose of Lenten Offering" Mrs.
Sarah White; 'Christ's Resurrec-
tion," Bertha Shilling; closing pray
err, Mrs. Fanny Johnson.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
MRS. J. M. sHAFER VERY ILL

Miss Corintha Whipple of this
place received a letter this week
from Rev. J. M. Shafer of Tacoma.
Wash, telling of the serious illness
of his wife. She has not been we'll
since the holidays, and of late has
been much worse. Rev and Mrs.
Shafer, through Rev. Shafer's min
istry here at the Methodist Episco-
pal church, and later as superin-
tendent of the Cambridge district,
have many close friends in this To-
cality who will be sorry to learn of
Mrs. Shafer's illness, and who will
wish for her speedy recovery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
w. F.. BUCHANAN PROPERTY IN
BROOKSIDE ADDITION SOLD

Mr. Arthur Maier, assistant CASH
ier of the Citizens National bank.
has purchased through the George
B. Kenney real estate agency, the
w. F. Buchanan property in Brook
side addition, which Mr.. Buchanan
acquired in a trade with Mrs. Chas.
Fox. Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Adrean
and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Whitehouse
will continue occupying the property
tor the present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
MIR. AND MRS. J. S. PIDGEON
MARRIED 81 YEARS

Tuesday, March Is, marked the
61st wedding anniversary of Mr..
and Mrs. John Pidgeon. near Penns-
Vile. While no celebration was
held, they received a number OF
cards and remembrances Mr.. Pidg-
con is "a years Of age and his wife
three years younger. Both are en-
joying fairly good health. The nu-
merous friends of this most es-
timable couple wish for them many
more years of life and happiness.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
GARRETT DISCARDED

Final action in the disbarment
proceedings against Edward l.. Gar
rett was taken in the common pleas
court, GAINESVILLE, Monday. Garrett
who is serving a term in the Ohio
state reformatory. Mansfield, for
embezzlement, will not be permitted
TO practice law in GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
MRS. WHITE HOME

Mrs. s. c. White returned Sum
day from Hollywood, Fla, where
she visited several weeks with her
daughter, Mrs. Grace Coburn, and
two children. Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad
White and Mrs. c. T. White motor
ed to Cincinnati to meet Mrs. White
and to bring her on home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
MRS. BELLE CURRY SUFFERING
WITH FRACTURED HIP

Mrs. Belle Curry, former resident
Of Deerfield township, and of this
place, is at the White Cross hos
pital, Columbus. suffering with a
broken hip. Mrs Curry who was
assisting in a nurses home at Bel
laire. went to Columbus to see her
son Robert, and while there fell
breaking her hip. She is doing as
well as could be expected.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
W. r. BUCHANAN AND WIFE
HOME FROM FLORIDA

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. F.. Buchanan
returned Friday from a pleasure
trip to Florida, after having been
gone two and half months. They
toured much Of the state and saw
the many places OF special interest.
living in their trailer
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
HERBERT (DAvE) MATHENEY
VERY ILL

Mr.. Herbert (Dave) Matheney.
"a, who is employed at Philo, and
who is son of ex-Commissioner
Frank Matheney, OF McConnelsville,
is seriously ill at Bethesda hospital,
GAINESVILLE, where he underwent an
operation Saturday for appendicitis,
and later peritonitis developed. The
latest word is that he is slightly i'm
proved, and has about $3.50
chance for recovery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
Preparing For Forensic Contest

The superintendents, and public
speaking teachers of the county.
met last night at the Malta hotel,
In all about dozen being present.
Dinner was served at. $50, after
which the matter Of holding for
ensic contest In May was taken up,
and plans were discussed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
ON WESTERN TRIP

Mrs. Lucille Warne Richardson,
nurse at Rocy Glen sanatorium, left
last week on an extensive trip
which will take her to Arizona and
California. She plans to be gone
about three weeks.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18

The weather report for the last
week as given by Mr.. Floyd Davis.
is as follows: March II the high
was SO, low IL; 18th.
51-21; 18th. 44-28: 14th, 35-25:
18th, 1926: 10th, 1920; 17th, A
27. On the 18th there was .13 pre-
inches of snow; the
14th, Alive inches snow, and the
5th, .O1-.5 snow.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
H. b. FOUTS VERY ILL

Mr.. H. B. Fouts, former resident
of this county, is reported seriously
i'll at his home in Philo. His daugh-
ter, Mrs. Frank Finley of Little
Rock, Ark, and her son Atty Fran
els Finley, of st. Louis, Mo-, arrived
Sunday to be at the bedside of Mr..
Fouts.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
MRS. KETTERER RECEIVES
APPOINTMENT

Mrs. Mary e. Ketterer OF Woods
field has been appointed by Gov
ernor Davey as a member Of the
state agricultural board, succeeding
w. J. Pontius of Canton. Mrs. Ket-
terer Is the Democratic committee
man in this congressional district,
and is we'll known here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
UNDERGOEs OPERATION
ON HIS HAND

Mr., M. F. Sheets who has been
having serious trouble with his
right hand for some time, under
went an operation Wednesday after
noon at Rocky Glen sanatorium,
tor the removal OF couple Of bones
from the hand. The operation was
performed by local doctors.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18

Mr.. Max Price and family who
since the high water had been stay
ing with Mrs. Prices people, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Martin, on Ken
nebec hill, have returned to the DR..
Sears property in lower Malta,
which has been put in good shape
since the food
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
MRS. TOM ALLEN HAS STROKE

Mrs. Tom Allen Of Reinersville
suffered stroke of paralysis Mon
day afternoon, which affected her
right side. Shesi is showing some i'm
provement. Mrs. Allen is the moth
er Of Mrs Byrl Ford Of this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
Deaths Toll
March II to 18. 1897

March II to is, 1897
Mrs. Hurona Evans. So. GAINESVILLE.
J. w. Lindley, Stockport.
Mrs. Mary Noon GAINESVILLE.
Alice Rogers, Champaign, Ill.
Mrs. Frances Mauk, GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Lizzie Johnson, Portland, Ore.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
MRS. JAS. CHRISTIE IMPROVING

Mrs. James ]. Christie who has
been at White Cross hospital, Co
lumbus, for more than week, and
taking treatment and under obser-
vation, is better. She will likely be
able to return to her home here
next week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Miss Christine Walker, whose
birthday falls on St. Patriekss day.
was the guest of honor at a dinner
party given at the Mrs. j. w. Dover
home. The green and white color
scheme was carried cut. including
the birthday cake. Others present
besides Miss Walker. were Miss
Walkers mother. Mrs. Hattie walk.
er: Miss Jessie Wells and the hos
tess Mrs. y. w. Dover. and Miss
Goldie Farmhouse.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
CAR OUT OF CONTROL
DOES DAMAGE

David Etly of Columbus. driving
Chevrolet sedan was side-swiped
Friday on curve near Todds, by a
Croy lumber truck, The formers
car was quite badly damaged. Etly
suffered sprained back, but was
able to go on to Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
A. A. CoULsoN NOT so WELL

The many friends OF Mr.. A. A.
Coulson will be sorry to learn that
he is not so we'll, having recently
suffered a relapse. and that he Is
again confined to his bed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18

Mr.. Roy Raney left Malta Sunday,
for Mt. Pleasant, Mich. where he
Is employed In the oil fields. He will
likely remain there, his family join
ing him later.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
Mrs. Patterson About The Same

Not much. II any, Improvement
is noted In the condition Of Mrs.
Sarah Patterson Of this place, and
she remains seriously Ill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
WILD GEESE GOING NORTH

Mr.. Walter G. Campbell of this
place reports that last Friday he
saw large flock OF wild geese fly
ing north, which IL said to be a
good sign that spring is here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18

A slight change for the better il
noted In the condition of Q. u.
Berkley az Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
NOTICE

The trustees of the old First Ma
tional bank of Stockport, have de-
clared a 4O9c dividend on waive ac-
counts, payable March 18. Kindly
present participant certificate to w.
E. Wootton, Clerk, Stockport, Ohio.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. George Mcintyre of
Douda who have both had flu, are
improving.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-18
Geo. TayI0r's VIII

The will of George Taylor, late
of Deerfield, is admitted to probate.
All property is bequeathed to de-
ceased's wife Hattie Taylor. The
will bears date Of July 20, 1924,
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-08
President Wilfred Boucher Tells of
 Queen Contest

President Wilfrid Boucher of the Nome Kennel Club, at the conclusion of the official counting of the final votes, in part stated: Ladies and gentlemen the final vote has been counted and l have the honor to present to you our first Miss Nome and crown her queen of the trail, to those of you who are cheechaccos, a word of explanation-the Nome Kennel Club has always had a Queen of the trail, who rules over all Car nival festivities and is the official starter of all dog races and pre- sents prizes to the winners of dog races.
 The Queen Contest this year has not only been exciting but a new departure in the distribu- tion of free votes issued by the merchants of Nome on cash sales. Nome has very fine group of young women, each of whom is well qualified to represent Nome,
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-08

Notice is hereby given to John W, Benson, Bert or Birkett Ben son, both of Seattle, Washington; Richard Benson of Greenwich, Conn; Elizabeth Cargin, of 9 Wolley, New Farnley, Leeds, Eng land; Sarah OXley, Gallowshield Rigg, Bardon Mill, Northumber- land, England; Mrs. F, Collin KirkWhite Road, Bascom Hill, Bournemouth, England; Mrs. J. Hutcheson, 3 Alclutha Avenue, Dumbarton, Scotland, England; Mrs. T. Watson, F Green Street Clydebank, Scotland, England, and to all others who are inter- ested in said estate, that the Ad- ministrator of the Estate of Rob- ert B. Benson, deceased, has filed in said Court his Final Account as such Administrator, and that Saturday, the 17th day of April, 1857 at the hour of eleven o'clock in the forenoon of said day, has been fixed by the Court as the date of hearing the objections, if any, to said Report, and that at the same time and place, the Judge of said Probate Court will hear, adjudicate, and determine who the heirs and distributes of decedent are. This hearing will be held at the Office of the U. s. Commissioner, Nome, Alaska
 PETER A. BLOMQUIST,
 Administrator. Publish Feb. 1920, 27; March 6.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-08
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS

each one worthy of the entire sup port of Nome. My only wish is that it were possible to send all of the contestants to Fairbanks. Each and every one has shown find sportsmanship throughout the entire contest and we are proud of them.
 President Boucher then com handed that the huge curtain on the stage be raised and then pre- sented Miss Nome-Margueritte Lee sitting on a specially built throne, with the other eight con- testantS standing around Miss Nome, it was a beautiful sight to witness the other contestants paying homage to our queen of the trail, in real sourdough and frontier fashion, and Miss Nome received the applause of the aud fence, after which she was crown ed with the ordinary dog collar ] trimmed with the colorS of the Nome Kennel Club.
 Queen Margueritte's first duties was then to present prizes to the winners of the following dog rac- es. In the Cheechacco Relay Bur den Race, two teams tied for first place, so both teams were given first prizes-Miss Bonstrom and
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-08

Gordon Parlette winners, with the John Kost team; Miss Bradshaw and Rev. Vincent Widney vim CTS with the Al Carey team.
 The winners of the Queen Bur den race to receive prizes, were Al Carey, Pete Olson and John McGluke.
 Winners of the Cape Nome Speed Race were then awarded their prizes as follows: Al Carey, John Norbert and Laurie Amuk- toolik.
 President Boucher then announc ed that the Nome Kennel Club wishes to thank the Merchants of Nome for their whole hearted support and cooperation in mak- ing this the greatest contest and carnival in years. We also wish to thank all individuals who help ed to make this carnival suc- cess.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-08
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stirring often. Add Aaked Canned Salmon, reserving some large pieces to top souff1e before 1t is baked; chopped parsley and lemon juice.
 Remove from fire and add we'll beaten egg yolks. Cool, then fold in stifly beaten egg whites and turn into battered baking diah. Bake in slow oven (325' F.) about hour. Serve with pimento cheese sauce made by adding pimento cheese to medium white sauce. Serves 6.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-08

It is understood that the time for closing, after which no more guesses VII be received, is April 10th at Nenana and April 3rd at Nome.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-08
Notice of Final Settlement
 No. 513

In the Prob ate Court for the Cape Nome Precinct in the Second Division of the Territory
 of Alaska. Tn the Matter of the Estate of ROBERT B. BENSON,
 Deceased.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-08

F cup quick cooking tapioca
 I tsp. salt - b tsp. pepper .ta cup milk cups q lb.) Canned Salmon tsps. chopped parsley
 2 tsps. lemon juice
 4 eggs
 oz. pkg. pine to cheese cups mclium V hite sauce Combine tapioca, salt, pepper, milk in top of double boiler. Hold at scalding point about , minutes,
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-08
Glass l Lower Grades 1, 2 Gst prze SLIGO End prize S.5O)

Sample of penmanshp p, progressive samples
 covering period of six weeks .....,.........-... 2-Spec man of Crayon coloring -.-............--.. 3-E,{h bt of free hand cooring -..--..........;-- 4-Spec men of construction work .-....-...-.----- 5-Clay modelling
Evening star., 1937-03-17
EADQUOTAT|ONS
REDUCED AGAIN
Copper and Zinc Prices Also
Show Declining Ten.
dencies.
BY the Associated Fress.


NEW YORK, March 17-Ladine
producers today decreased the price of
domestic lead by 025 of a cent to 7.25
cents a pound at New York and ITO
cents at East St. Louis, the second drop
in two days
The markdown followed a similar
slip In the London Metal Exchange,
where lead futures, electrolytic copper
and spot zinc were also off moderately.
On the other hand, the London price
for spot tin and tin futures mounted a
bit in early trading
In New York lead futures were O.l3
OF . cent lower and copper futures we're
of from 002 of cent to 0.o5 of cent.
Copper for export sold at 1920 cents
pound, and later at 1900, compared
with top Of l7221s cents yesterday.
Zinc futures we're mixed, ranging from
002 OF Z cent higher to 025 of a cent
lower.
Yesterday domestic lead was reduced
to 7.S0 cents at New York and 7.35
cents In East st. Louis from IT'S cents
and 7.60 cents, respectively Decreased
demand and desire Of producers to get
the price on what was described as
healthier basis were given as causes
for the decrease. the first In more than
= year and a half.
Evening star., 1937-03-17
Exchange Reveals
Profit for Year:
Dues Cut Cited
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
NEW YORK, March 1.-THE New
York Stock Exchange reported q
profit for 1896, the first since figures
have been made public, beginning with
results for 1882.
Profit was s172,7ss, compared with
. net loss Of $209,325 In 1895. Total
income last year was $8,0s6,860, COM
pared with S7049,183 In the preced-
ing year
The exchange is not organized for
profit. The revelation Of an excess Of
income over expenses last year was
seen as the explanation for the re-
cent reduction in annual dues to men,
bers by $50 a quarter.
Bulk Of the exchanges total income
last year. as usual, was derived from
the members themselves, who paid in
$5,506,095 Of which the two most i'm
portant items were s2,105,l55 to the
Stock Clearing Corp, subsidiary, and
$l,375,000 In dues from members or
their firms.