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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
OPERA HOUSE PARTY
A FINE AFFAIR

Approximately 400 children and
their mothers, enjoyed the Christ
mas party given last Thursday af
ternoon at the opera house by Mr..
and Mrs. Earle Eveland. Rev. Paul
l. Wachs of Malta made a talk, ap-
propriate to the Christmas season,
and led the audience in the singing
of Christmas carols. The main pic.
ture was "Penrod and SAM" and
there were also several good short
subjects. The stage was beautifully
decorated with two lighted Christ
mas trees. At the conclusion of the
program and as the children were
leaving, each child was presented a
box of popcorn, by V. L. Jaynes, who
took the role of Santa Claus. In all
it proved to be happy occasion, and
the kindly generosity of Mr.. and
Mrs. Eveland was keenly appreciat-
ed
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
MRS. EMMA l.. WILLIAMS DIES

Mrs. Emma l.. Smith Williams,
81, wife of Lewis w. Williams, died
Tuesday evening at her home near
Coal Run, following a cerebral hem
orrhage which she suffered Monday.
Surviving are her husband, one
daughter and seven brothers and
sisters She was former resident
of Caldwell. Funeral services will
be held Friday afternoon at 1880
o'clock, at the family home. Inter
ment will be in Olive cemetery, at
Caldwell.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
MRS. McCLELLAND FITCH DIES

Mrs. McClelland Fitch, H.. we'll
known resident, near Morganville,
passed away Wednesday night about
11:3O. Death was due to asthma
and heart trouble. Her maiden
name was Lydia Frances McElfresh,
and she was a daughter of the late
Henry and Margaret Barkhurst Nc
Elfresh, and was born near Ros-
seau. Besides her husband, she
leaves four sons and three daugh.
ters-E Ernest and Delmar Fitch of
Newark; James and Charles, near
Morganville; Mrs. Silvia Richards
Of Newark; Mrs. Margaret Nelson of
Bucyrus, and Mrs. Ruth Miller Of
the home Four children are dead
and Forrest, and two died
in infancy She also leaves two
brothers, Charles McElfresh, Zanes~
vile, and William McElfresh, NAL
ta; and three sisters, Mrs. Carlos
Harris, Pennsyille; Mrs. George Har~
ris, White Pigeon, Mich, and Mrs.
Silvia Hotchkiss of Newark. The
deceased was member of the Nj.
E. church at Rosseau, and was a
good woman, held in high esteem by
many friends.
Funeral arrangements are incom-
Dlete
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
RUTH SPENCER TO WED JAN. ;

Announcement is made of the
coming marriage of Miss Ruth Spen-
Ger, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Spencer Of Malta, and Mr..
Carl Jones, son of Lawrence Jones
of Crooksville, which will take place
January 5, at an M. e. church par
sonage, GAINESVILLE. Immediate mem.
will witness the ceremony. They
will reside in GAINESVILLE, where Mr..
Jones has employment with the
MOores & Ross company
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
L. WHITE PLEADS NOT GUILTY

l.. White of Ironton, who was
placed under arrest following the
seizing Of a "moonshining" outfit on
the Steffy farm, near BishOpvllle,
last Wednesday, was arraigned be-
fore u. S. Commissioner Clarence
Grassland of GAINESVILLE, charged
with distilling. He pleaded not
guilty, and was placed under bond
in the sum of $1,000. His case is
set for hearing today. Following
Whites arrest, he was taken to the
Licking county Jail at Newark.
Whites companion, Steve Arthur,
near Ironton, was shot and killed at
the time of the raid.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
FRANK VICKROY WEDS

Many friends of Mr. Frank Wick
roy will learn with pleasure OF his
marriage to Miss Robbie Jackson OF
Madisonville, KY, which took place
Dec. 18. Mr.. Vickroy is son of
Mrs. Nancy Vickroy, and his father
was the late T. H. Vickroy. He is a
graduate of the Mountville high
school, and of Ohio University, .Ath--
ems. He has been stationed at
Paducah, KY, for some time, where
he is engaged in soil conservation
He is a brother of Mrs. Frank Leep.
er and of Miss Helen Vickroy or
this place. They will reside at
Paducah, KY
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
INTOXICATED AUTO DRIVER HAS
DRIVING LICENSE SUSPENDED

Bert Gillespie, driving machine,
ran into Harold Milligan's auto.
mobile on the Happy Hollow road,
Friday night Both cars were dam
aged, but the occupants were not in.
jured. Monday, Gillespie was ar
raigned in common pleas court
charged with driving while intox-
icated. He pleaded guilty, and was
fined $50 and costs, and his driving
license suspended for one year. Un-
able to pay the fine, he was sent to
the county Jail.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
DEATH OF JAMES FORWARD

Mrs. Edward Barkhurst of Malta
has received word of the death Of
Mr.. James Forward, 50, which oc-
Cured Dec. 2, in California. He
was the brotherin-law of Mrs.
Frank Orr, and at one time, for
some months, made this place his
home. He was retired railroad
employe and was prominent in Ma.
sonic circles. The body was cremat-
ed and the ashes taken to Pitts.
burgh, Pa, his former home, for
burial.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
.COOLE MOTOR CO., CALDWELL,
HAS BAD FIRE

The Coole Motor Sales of Cald~
we'll, was visited by disastrous
blaze last Friday evening. The fire
started from an unknown cause, IN
the basement, which was filled with
used cars, and before the blaze was
put out, the inside of the basement
and upstairs sales rooms were bad
ly damaged. Firemen fought much
of the night to keep the fire under
control. The building is of brick,
which is probably the reason it was
not completely destroyed. Four
new automobiles in the sales room
fell into the basement when the
floor gave way, and were destroyed,
along with the used cars. The loss
is estimated at about $4,000, part
ly covered by insurance.
Junior Coole, the owner, moved
from this place to Caldwell about
three years ago.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
GIBEAUT-sPENCER WEDDING

Miss Wilda Spencer Of East Bloom
and Mr.. Wilbur Gibeaut Of this
place were united in marriage
Thursday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock
at sCatlettsburg, KY. The bride is a
daughter of Jesse and Velma jack
son Spencer, and Mr. Gibeaut is a
son Of the late Clyde and Carrie
Conner Gibeaut. The newlyweds re-.
Of the brides parents, East Bloom,
where wedding dinner was served,
and open house was held in the ev-
ening, and on Christmas day the
brides mother entertained with a
dinner at her home here, in honor
of her son and wife.
Mr.. Gibeaut is employed with
Merry & Cisler, contractors.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
TRAVIS STILL HEADS LIST

Following his regular custom of
some years standing, Captain Irven
Travis, orders as Christmas gifts,
five Democrat subscriptions to be
sent as follows: Mrs. Lane Schofield,
Washington, d. c.; Mrs. Hattie
Travis, Philadelphia; DR.. Margaret
Brooks Jones, San Francisco, Calf;
Miss Mary Travis, Orient, and Mrs.
Harry Walker of this place. These
five, and his own, make six subscrlp.
tions Mr.. Travis renews yearly. 1t
is needless to state that the Demo
crat keenly appreciates these sub
scriptions-and SO do those who re-
ceive the paper through the gener~
osity and thoughtfulness of MI.
Travis
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
SHOPLIFTER PLEADS GUILTY

Frank Jamison was fined $25 and
costs Wednesday by Mayor w. E.
Medley, when he pleaded guilty 10
petty larceny. The affidavit was
filed by H. E. White, after Jamison
had been seen taking a pair Of
gloves valued at about 50 from the
Fl. White & company store, Wed.
nesday morning. When discovered
in the act, he started to run, but af-
ter a chase was caught and handed
over to authorities. Besides the
fine, he was sentenced to 10 days in
iail
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
DEATH OF DAN tBEDDOE

who in his SO years as stardom ap.
peared in the United States and
Great Britain, died Monday, at the
home of his son, Donald Beddoe, an
actor, New York City. For many
years the deceased taught in the
Cincinnati conservatory Of music.
Thirteen times he was tenor sOloist
in the biennial May festival in Gin
cinnati. He was born in Wales,
coming to America as youth. Mr..
Beddoe has appeared here on sew
eral occasions.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
Maccabee Officers

The Maccabees held election of of
ficers Dec %, and the following
We're elected to serve for 1898: Past
Commander, VIM. e. Johnson; Com.
mander, VIM. Reed; 1t. Commander,
Charles Reeder; Record Keeper,
VIM. G. Kester; Chaplain, j. B. Rob-
inson; Sergeant, Geo. e. Shinn;
Master-a at Arms, Chester Johnson;
1st Master of Guard, Ralph Lyon:
End Master of Guard, Cecil Lyon;
Sentinel, Ted Reeder; Pickett, Ivan
Beatty; Trustee, VIM. e. Johnson.
The Ladies and Sir Knights will
hold joint installation Thursday ev-
enign, Jan. 6, at 1880. Great Com
mander F.. +. Schwarg will be the
installing officer. A program and
pot luck supper will follow the in.
stallatiOn.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
ESCAPED INJURY

Wednesday evening before Christ
mas Chas. Barkhurst, jr., of Malta,
and Paul Gaylord of this place, es-
capped injury when their car was
hooked by a slow moving freight
train at the B. & O. station in Zanes-
vile, and dragged for about 20 feet.
The boys had met Miss Louise Cur
ran, who came in on the Cincinnati
train, and when they started to
ton, did not see the freight which
pulled out with no warning, caught
their car fender and carried them
along. They were able to drive on
home, but with a badly damaged
fender
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
r. F. MILLER TO SPECIALIST

The condition of Mr.. r. f. Miller,
of this place, remains about the
same. Wednesday he was taken to
Columbus to DR.. Howard LIE Fever,
noted brain specialist, for an exam
ination. Mr.. Miller was accompa-
MED by his son, Oran Miller, Of
Bristol township, who will likely re.
turn today.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
HAS INFECTED HAND

Mr.. Paul Scott, we'll known wood
worker of this place, is suffering
with an infection in his hand, which
started from a bruise. He is at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Adam G.. Scott Of Kennebec hill,
where he is being cared for. He is
some better Christmas day Mr..
and Mrs. A. G.. Scott had as guests
their sons -in-law and daughters, Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Brandeberry of Woos-
ter and Mr.. and Mrs. Clell Ben
jamin of GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
LEAVING TO-DAY ON LONG TRIP

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence A. Eppley
of Malta and the formers uncle, F.
G. Eppley, and wife, near GAINESVILLE,
plan to leave today on an extended
automobile trip. They will go to
Memphis, Tenn, and from there to
Fort Worth, Tex, and other places
in that state, and in time expect to
reach Los Angeles. Calf They plan
to be gone from four to six weeks.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
Deaths Toll

Dec. 23 to 80, 1887

Dec. 23 to 30, 1887
Jeremiah X Jones, Roseville.
Mrs Edna Ham, McConnelsville.
Stewart T. Mehaffey, Malta.
Mrs. Addie butcher, Canton.
James Forward, California.
Dan BeddOe, New York.
Mrs. Wilbur McCracken, Brentwood.
Albert Scott, Pendleton, Ore.
Harold G. Doverbarger, Marietta.
Naomi Cartwright, Detroit.
Mrs. Emma L. Williams, Coal Run.
Mrs. McClelland Fitch, Morganville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
LOST CHILD LOCATED

The recent disappearance of Jewell
Ramage, aged Ia years, near Stock
port, caused quite a little concern
the first of the week. However, she
was later located, on her way to the
home Of her grandmother at Belle
Valley. The girl spent Sunday night
at the Earl Wilson home, near
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
MIR. AND MRS. NASH GOING
TO CALIFORNIA

Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Nash plan to
leave Saturday, by train, for Los
Angeles, Calf, where they will visit
the latter's sister-in-law, Mrs. Thei /
ma Fox, and her son Larry ("Bud-
dy'') Fox. Their stay will be indefi-
mite. Mr.. Nash who is station agent
at the Malta depot, has been grant
ed a leave of absence.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
VIRGINIA FORD IMPROVING

Miss Virginia Ford, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Byrl Ford of this place,
who underwent a major operation a
week ago at Good Samaritan hos
pital, GAINESVILLE, is doing well. Her
mother has been with her most of
the time since the operation. Miss
maritan hospital
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
Attend State Educational Meet

Superintendent C. W.. Mallett of
the county schools, and Superintend-
ent J. NJ. Turner of M & M, and b.
e. Workman, principal of Chester
hill schools, went to Columbus Mon
day to attend the Ohio state educa-
tional meeting. Mr.. Turner was the
delegate from M. e M, and Mr..
Workman of the county schools.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
MALTA BOYS LEAVE
FOR FLORIDA

Messrs Burl Sharp and Junior
Johns of Malta left Wednesday by
auto for Florida, where they plan to
spend the remainder of the winter.
Mr. Sharp, who was employed in
Florida last winter, expects to have
his old job, and Mr.. Johns will try
to get employment
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
WEATHER

The daily maximum and minimum
temperatures for the past week, as
furnished by Mr.. Floyd Davis, Off
cial weather observer, were: Dec.
23rd, 1927; Gath, 47-24; 25th, At
35; 26th, 1927; 9th, 1922: 28th,
44-35; 29th, 1929. Total rainfall
for week, sc.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30

Mrs. Rena Thomas Of this place
visited last week with her daughter
Mrs. Harry Cornell OF Portersville.
This week Mrs. Thomas has as her
guest Mrs. III. B. Boner Of Zanes-
and Mrs. Boner visited in Malta
with Mrs. Elva Niceswanger and
family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
JOHN F. DOVER ILL

Mr.. John F. Dover, McConnels-
ville's long time groceryman, suf-
fered severe attack Of gall stones
Monday, which has kept him away
from his place of business this week.
He is showing improvement.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
CAPT. TRAVIS MUCH THE SAME

The condition Of Captain Irven
Travis, while no worse, remains
pretty much the same, and he is still
confined to his home. He Is suffer.
ing with prostate trouble.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
HENRY TRASH FARM SOLD

Through the George B. Kenney
real estate agency, the farm Of the
late Henry Frash, of about 50 acres,
near Triadelphia, has been sold to
Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Mullen OF
Sayre.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Cowan and
daughter Marjorie of Malta, visited
Wednesday in New Concord with
the formers uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs. John Mccall.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30
G.. @. G.

Mrs. Howard Price will entertain
the Civic club at p. M, Jan. q,
1888, at the home of Mrs. Fred
Dover, on Main street.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30

Cars driven by Bert Drake Of
Ringgold and Wilbur Hatfield of
Corning, collided last Friday after
noon at the intersection of routes 78
and 13, near Glouster. Mrs Hat
field received a broken leg and cuts
about her head. The others involy..
ed in the wreck, escaped with minor
injuries.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30

Mr.. Guy Durham, patient at Rocky
Glen sanatorium, has the pleasure
of hearing his wife broadcast oc-
C. Mrs. Graham is talented NIL
sician, and on Christmas morning
broadcast from 7:45 to s. She
spoke a brief holiday greeting to
her husband, but because of poor re-
ception, Mr.. Durham did not receive
the remainder OF her message which
was a dedication of her program to
the patients of Rocky Glen sana-
torium. Mr.. Shadwell, owner OF
Station WHIT, formerly lived at Cald-
we'll, Ohio, and was familiar with
the vicinity and Rocky Glen sana.
torium.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-30

Raymond Smith has resigned as
truck driver for the Homestead bak-
cry. Robert Maxwell succeeds him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-28

to him since the general understands ing is that the club could select it's own candidate. No opposition to She endorsement of Mambriin0 was voiced ct the session.
 The clubs choice for the select.
 man nomination has been on active member of the Italian Democratic club and prominent in activities If the local Young Democrats. He is also Q member of several Italian organizations.
 Plans for active participation in the city election campaign were made by the club last night. It was voted to hold meetings weekly, on Friday nights. from now till eiec. ton. The clubs participation in the campaign will be clifmaxed by a biz democratic dinner at Waverly Inn, Cheshire, Oct. 3, two days before the city election.
 { Reports that friends of Mir. Nam. bruno who is a former Wilby high school star athlete, would seek to have him named as candidate for selectinan, heard for the past few days, were received favorably among the city's Italian voters. The young man Is weli-known about the city and highly popular with young or members of the democratic party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-28
WATER SMELLING
 COURSES OFFERED
Colleges Giving lnstruc. tion in Testing Supplies
 for Tastes, Odors

Courses in testing public water supplies for tastes and odors are now being given by several colleges to students studying water and sani- tary engineering, reports the Ameri- can institute of Sanitation. Such tests are conducted entirely by the sense of smell, and with c little practice the student is able to be. come proficient in grading the paia. liability of water according to its odorous and tase qualiteis.
 The task of supplying American cities with pure and paiatable water has become one of Afnericag biz industries, employing hundreds Of engineers and chemists, the institute continues. Forty or fifty years ago 1t was considered sufficient to dis tribute the most easily obtalnabie water that would serve household and industrial needs without great regard to It's palatability, safety, clarity or hardness. one of the earliest developments in the evol'S' ton of the modern waterworis was the clarification of water, for clear, brilliant water appeals to the eye. Many cities for years have been clarifying the water by treating it with alum or other substances. Hard water b now being softened in many communities and often the saving in depreciation of water- pipes and in the purchase of soap counterbalances the cost Of soften- ing. one of the most important forward steps is the use of chlorine to combat water-borne diseases. The chlorination of water eliminates thU possible spread of typhoid fever by water and saves many thousands 0f lives annually.
 The latest advance In improvina water supplies k the control oi tastes and edors. Such disflavcra are found ia virtually all public water supplies and are caused
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-28
DERBY WOMAN ON
 FAIR COMMITTEE
Holstein Milk Fed Babies to Have Own Show at
 Springfield Event

Springfield, Mass. = Holstein milk fed babies will have c show of their own ct the Eastern States Exposi- ton from September lo to 25, inc elusive, as the result of c baby pie ture contest sponsored by the New England Holstein Friesian AsSocia. ton and announced today.
 Photographic artistry will be sec- ondary in this competition which, primarily, will be c search for pic- lures of healthy, vigorous and happy babies who have been brought ur on Holstein milk as c part of theil diet. No restrictions have beer made either as to whether this milk is from grade cattle or piirebredS The only requirements are that the entrants must be fivo years of age or less, fed on Holstein milk and that pictures submitted must be at least three inches square.
 Pictures may be either amateur snapshots, candid camera shots or professional photographs but judg- ing will be based on the appearance of health and vigor, detail and clear. ness Of picture and facial expression. There will Do cash awards and rib- hons for the winners and the pic. lures entered in the contest will Dc Q part of the New England Helstein Friesian Association breed exhibit and one of the features of the Ho!- stein cattle show ct the exposition which has been designated again as the Eastern Regional show Of the breed.
 Holstein breeders gre sponsoring the contest plan and even the milk. men are combing their respective routes wherever Holstein milk b delivered to produce the winner. Tn. tries will close Friday, September 10, and awards will Dc announced At the opening of the exposition.
 The comimttee from the breed aS. sociation b: J. c. Ellis, Lee, chair. man; A. N. Crissey. Springfield, secretary, and ]. J. Bridgenian, Au- burn: Mrs. W. 6. Kellogg, Derby, Conn; and V. 6. Culver, Exeter. N. II.
 The judges gre: Roger Wolcott. artist adn industrial designer. Springfield Museum of Fine Arts; Miss Ruth Haviiand Sutton, DOT. trait artist, Springfield; Mrs. D. ODeWitt Mallary, Springfield, and Mrs. Kellogg, representing the New England Hobtein Friesian Associa. ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-28
REPUBLIC DOCTOR
 INJURED IN AUTO
Rudolph hirschberg's Car
 Skids on Highway and Crashes Into Tree
LITcHFIELD
CorresponGents Nellie c. Eniss
 gEtevab Phene BlA

Litchfieid, Aug. 2s-Dr. Rudolph Hirschberg, physician ct the Con- necticut Junior Republic, was in- jured Thursday afternoon when the car ho was driving skidded on the Litchfleld. Goshen road and struck tree. pr. Hirschberg is 6 patient at Charlotte Huneerford hospital. Miss Mary Aragona, of Meadow street, Is visiting Mrs. Glen Lougee in Hillsboro, N. 1T. Mrs. Lougee is former Litchfield resident.
 John Vanderpoel and Oswald Marin have returned from . motor trip to West Point and the Derk. Shires.
 J. Jerry Dobbins and son, David. have returned from c fishing trip in Maine.
 MT. and Mrs. Lawrence Reed have returned from Q visit ct Watch Till and Newport, D. l.
 Miss Bernice Tobin is enjoying a weeks vacation from her duties at the Litchfield farm bureau once.
 Miss Rachel Lawton, of the state child welfare bureau, was c visitor here Thursday.
 The condition of Dan Purcell of West street, . patient ct Charlotte Hungerford hospital, Tcrringtcn, .s reported as improved.
 Mrs. William T. Crutch and chil- dren, Patricia and cynthia, have re. turned from c visit in Glastonbury.