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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07
NATIVE OF PORTERSVILLE
DIES AT NEWARK

Mrs. Matilda Catherine Holcomb,
S4, widow Of Charles w. Holcomb,
died Tuesday morning at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. A. w. Laugh
lin of Newark. The deceased who
was a daughter of Charles and En-
lily Stoneburner, was born at Por-
tersville. Her marriage to Mr.. Hol-
comb occurred Oct 20, 1870. He
died 16 years ago. Mrs. Holcomb
was a member of the M. E. church,
missionary society, ladies' aid and
w. C. T. T., all in Newark. The fol-
lowing named children survive:
Mrs. Winnie Branson of Portland,
Ore; Mrs. Emily Parsons, Cuyahoga
Falls; Lester G. Holcomb, Chicago;
Mrs. A. w. Laughlin, Mrs. N. s.
Patchen, Milton w. Holcomb an l
Charles R. Holcomb, all of Newark.
She also leaves II grandchildren,
four great grandchildren, and two
brothers, Dr. w. f. Stoneburner OF
Akron, and ". c. Stoneburner, Corn
ing.
Funeral services were conducted
Wednesday afternoon at one O'Clock,
at the Neal Avenue NJ. E. church,
Newark Interment was made in
the New Lexington cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07
New ton Ridge
McKibbens' Back From Tril

Mr. and Mrs: Luther McKibben
and son Russell returned Tuesday
from an eastern trip, where they Wis
tied with Mrs. McKibben's aunt,
Mrs. Maggie Ogle, of Sioux City,
Neb., who is SO years old. She is
enjoying good health. William
Simpson of Wichita, Kan, met them
there and spent couple of days
with them. They also visited Carlos
Mckibben at Webster City, Ia, and
William McKibben at Champaign,
Ill.
Mrs. Jennie Patterson of Stock
port spent part of last week with
her brother, w. E. Bishop.
Mrs. Rettie Perkins who has been
caring for Mrs. Mary Dolan was call
ed to Buffalo, O., last Tuesday, by
the serious illness of her sister.
Rev. A. E. Black of Mt. Vernon
who has been spending some time
with his sister, Mrs. Will Young, re.
turned to his home Saturday He
was accompanied by Mrs. Young.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Johnson and
Mrs. James Hupp of Vincent, who
spent the day with him.
John Wetherell and family spent
Sunday at Delbert Ahle's.
Oryille Sherwood of McConnels-
vile spent Saturday night and Sun
day with his aunt, Nancy Sherwood.
Mrs. Gaynelle Wyre and daughter
Catherine of GAINESVILLE spent Sun.
day with her mother, Mrs. Emma
Bragg.
Hattie Ross of New York spent
Wednesday with MIR. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Wetherell
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard White visit
ed in GAINESVILLE, last Thursday.
NJ,,c yEy-
day with her brother, w. E. Bishop.
Mrs. Anna Newsom and children
except Dale and Ralph, with their
families, Carl Wetherell and family,
near Lancaster, Mr.. Gerald Ander.
son and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan
Newsom and Eugene Newsom enjoy
ed pot luck dinner at the Robert
Wetherell home, Sunday
Ronald Tompkins spent the week
end with his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. C. o. Tompkins.
Mrs. Gladys Tompkins spent
Thursday in Columbus.
: Mr.: and Mrs. Fred Bishoff of
Huntington, W. Va, spent Sunday
at the G. r. Bailey home.
Mrs. 1. G. Keirns is on the sick
list.
Betty Spencer spent Sunday with
Mae Henery.
Mr.. and Mrs Luther McKibben
visited with Mrs. Emma Henery of
Chesterhill, Friday forenoon, and
We're dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ray McKibben, near Dale.
Betty Wetherell spent Wednesday
with Mary Newsom. Her many
friends will be glad to know that she
is still improving, and is now able
to walk with help.
Mrs. Mary Bragg and daughter
June spent Saturday and Sunday in
GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Mary Dolan continues to i'm
prove. She is able to be up part of
the time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Daugherty
spent Sunday at Bernard Benja-
minis.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Harry Henery
and daughter Hilda and Albert Hem
cry were in GAINESVILLE, Saturday.
Mrs. Mabel Newsom and family
and ]. w. Spencer spent Sunday at
Guy Spencer's.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07
APPROACHING WEDDING-THE
DEEDRICK-FINIE

Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Finley of this
place are announcing the approach
ing marriage of their daughter
Miss Frances Louise to Mr.. Walter
Scott Deedrick, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Deedrick. The wedding
which will be very quiet affair,
will take place at the home of Miss
Finley's parents, with Rev. Chas. J..
Caller officiating, in the presence
Of the members OF the immediate
families. Mr.. Deedrick and his fl
ance are very highly esteemed
young people, Mr.. Deedrick grad
uated from M. & M. high school, III
the class of 1885, and Miss Finley
year later. She also supplemented
her schooling with business course.
Since his graduation Mr.. Deedrick
has been associated with his father
in the service station business. Miss
Finley is an accomplished young
woman, and a talented pianist, and
has been prominently identified
with the Presbyterian church. Mr..
Deedrick is an Industrious young
man of the best of habits. He is q
member of the Methodist Protestant
church. Following their marriage,
they will go to housekeeping in the
bungalow Of Mr. Deedrick's parents,
near their service station, which
they have already furnished.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07
Stewart E. Shilling
Dies Very Suddenly

Mr.. j.. l.. Shilling of this place re-
ceived the sad message Tuesday ev..
enlng, telling of the sudden death
OF his only son, Stewart Earl Shili-
ing, 43, which occurred at his home
| near Plainfeld, N. j. The message
stated that he was working on his
automobile when he suddenly coll
lapsed with a heart attack. His
Wife found him lying on the ground
unconscious. Medical assistance was
summoned, but he could not be re-
vlved, and passed away about four
o'clock.
The deceased was son of ]. L.
Shilling, and the late Eva Stewart
Smiling, members of prominent
IBamliles, and he was born in East
Bloom, Morgan county, Ohio, where
Harold Clifford now resides. He
graduated from McConnelsviIle high
school, in the year 1913; and five
years later graduated in electrical
engineering at Ohio State Univer-
sity, with high honors. He was an
expert in his line, and following his
graduation he accepted a position in
Columbus with the American Tele-
Later he was transferred to Cleve-
land, then to Akron, then Canton,
each transfer being promotion,
and then was sent to the head of.
fee in New York City. 1t was at
the latter place that he suffered a
nervous breakdown, from which he
never fully recovered His duties
with the A. T. & r. company took
him into every state in the union,
and also places in Canada He was
considered one of the most eff
cient men in bis line of work to be
found anywhere. Mr. Shillings
wife, who was a resident of Canton,
survives; also besides his father, he
leaves two sisters-Mrs. Leora
Webster of Cleveland, and Mrs,
Lydia Brooks of Columbus. The de-
ceased was member of Corinthiau
lodge, No. Ill, F. C A. NJ, of this
place.
While funeral arrangements are
not complete, the services will like.
ly be held in Canton.
Mr. j. L. Shilling left here Wed.
nesday for Columbus, to be with his
daughter, Mrs. Brooks, and they
will attend the funeral, after which
Mr.. Shilling will go to Cleveland
with his sOn-in-law and daughter,
Atty and Mrs. H. H. Webster.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07
JAMES LEEPER PURCHASES
1.-THE RIVIERA"

Mr.. James Leeper has purchased
the Riviera, which is located about
three miles this side of GAINESVILLE,
on state route IT. He takes posses
sion Oct 16 Mr.. Leeper announces
that they will specialize in foods
dinner parties and various sorts of
entertainment. His wife who will
assist in the management, was at
one time associated with the Well
lington restaurant, Columbus; and
Mr.. Leeper was at one time connect.
ed with the chain of Baker hotels
in the south; and has also been con-
nected with country club work. The
Leepers will reside in the living
quarters of the place, and their
place of business will be open every
day and night in the week, and Mr..
and Mrs. Leeper will appreciate the
patronage of their friends here.
They recently returned from Wash
ington. D. c., where Mr.. Leep-
er had position with the Walter
Reed hospital.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07
BENJAAIIN-SCOTT WEDDING

The marriage of Mr.. Clell Bing-
ham Benjamin, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dennis Benjamin, and Miss Vera
Louise Scott, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. G. Scott, was solemnized
Sunday, Oct 3, at the McConnels-
vile Presbyterian church. Rev.
Chas. J. Caller being the officiat-
ing minister. The single ring cere-
mony was used. Mr.. and Mrs A. G.
Scott, the brides parents, were tho
only attendants The bride was az
tractively dressed in blue chiffon
velvet, with accessories to match,
and she wore a shoulder corsage of
pink rosebuds. Mrs. Benjamin grad
uated from M. G. M. high school, in
the year 1880, and from the Good
Samaritan hospital school for nurses,
in 1894. For the past three years
she has practiced in both private
duty and institutional nursing. Mr..
Benjamin graduated from Penns-
vile high school in 1880. and is
employed at the Atha Supply COM
pany in GAINESVILLE.
Following the wedding three
course dinner was served at the
present besides the bride and groom
min, Miss Esther Benjamin Mr. and
Mrs. Deane Benjamin and son. Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Williams and son,
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul A. Scott and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Brande-
berry and the host and hostess.
Later in the day Mr.. and Mrs.
Benjamin left for GAINESVILLE, where
they will make their home at 460
GRAY street.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07
DOC SCHNEIDER'S TEXANS
HERE OCTOBER IL

doc" Schneider's Texans, pop
ular WLW feature, is scheduled to
make personal appearance at the
Twin City Opera House, Tuesday,
Oct 12. Doc and his rollicking
Texans offer the fastest and most
original program of all the radio
stage attractions appearing before
the public today and enjoy the dis
tinction of being the ace NBC unit
season.
Combining the old time music and
songs with the modern style of play
ing and mixing in an original brand
of comedy and new ideas in radio
stage diversions, the Texans show
strikes new note in hilarious en-
tertainment "Doc" Schneider's Tex
ans have been sustaining feature
for the last two years over the NBC
network out of Radio City, New
York; and are coming here from u
sensational personal appearance
tour of the eastern states where
they have been acclaimed radios
outstanding contribution to the
theatre stage.
The personnel includes besides
DOC" Schneider, himself. who is an
expert rife shot; ma" Schneider.
Texas yodeler; Otis Clements, the
original lonesome cowboy; Leonar-
do Excellente, violin virtuoso; Flea
nor and her accordion; Vic Schneid-
er, Bull Fiddle BUSTER" King
Owen. pianist and arranger; Willie
and Elmer 'The Village Cut-ups:"
and last but not least .'Tootsie,"
the educated radio dog.
This to be the original National
Broadcasting Company attraction
with "Doc" Schneider, himself, and
his group of radio artists intact
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07

Ter, certificate Of transfer, Malta lot.
Bernice Nelson to Edw. l.. Merry,
Reinersville lot, 81.
M. A. (Conner) Stoneking to
Curtis and Matte Matson, 2.69
acres, Malta; also two lots, Miller
addition, Malta, 81.
Jennie Nolan, deceased, to Gull
ford Miner, Malta lot, certificate OF
transfer.
Ed S. Bauer ct al to Irene Bauer
Carder, lot. McConnelsville, quit
claim deed.
Ohio Power easements-C. B..
Henery, N. L. Erwin and Henry
Hook, all in Windsor township.
John and Lizzie Sherman to Chas.
Humphrey, .O094 acre, McConnels-
Vile lot, 81. Chas. Humphrey to
James Finley, part McNabb's out
lots 10-11-12, McConnelsville, 81.
VIM. F. Buchanan and wife to
Leora Lindsay, $50 square feet,
Brookside addition, 81.
w. e. Johnson and wife to M. d.
and Mary Hazel Smith, 144.16 acres,
Meigsville, 81.
Carl Patterson, as administrator,
with the will annexed, of the estate
of Margaret Johnson, deceased, files
sale bill Of personal property be-
longing to said estate. Same is con-
firmed.
Margaret I. Doudna and Francis
S. Doudna to Lizzie Belle Kidd, Nc.
Connelsville lot, 81.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07
LELAND DOUGAN MAY SUE
FOR BACK SALARY

Authoritative sources Friday
refused to affirm or deny current
reports that Leland S. Dougan, dis
missed member of the state parole
board. plans a suit for back salary
against Mrs. Margaret Altman, state
welfare director, after Oct Is, when
his successor is to qualify for the
office. DOugan whose term expired
Aug. II, was dropped from the pay
roll by Mrs. Altman on Aug. 26,
while awaiting a selection of sue.
cessor. He refused to comment on
the reports. His friends, however.
contended that he was discharged
illegally by Mrs. Altman. The law
requires that notice of removal be
served in writing on a member Of
the parole board at least 10 days
before a hearing on the removal.
The former board members s
friends insisted that if he was dis
charged illegally by the Davey ad-
ministration he is entitled to draw
salary until Oct Is, the date on
which his regularly appointed sue
cessOr, Judge Harry w. Jewell of
Delaware, will assume the office.
Both Dougan and Judge Jewell are
ns.-COlumbus Dispatch.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07
SEVENTH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL
COMMENCEMENT

Mr.. Stanbery Alderman presents
this office with program of the
seventh annual commencement OF
the McConnelsville high school,
which was held at Morris music
hall, Friday, June q, 1879. Meth
er the superintendent's name nor
any of the teachers names appear
on the program. Graduates having
a part in the exercises were: Saluta.
tory and essay, "Our Destiny. :"
Miss Annie Hall; essay, "StlhOu-
ettes," Miss Fannie Cochran; essay,
I'm the Depth of the Sea the Wa
ters are STILL" Miss Lizzie Stanbery
(Alderman); essay, Position" MI.
G. A. Brewster; essay, "My Dream
and After Thought" Miss Lizzie
Bozman (McClain): valedictory and
essay, "Our Chariot and We,' Miss
M. e. Cartwright; delivery OF di-
plomas, by superintendent. The
program was interspersed with mu-
sic.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07
JOINT INSTALLATION AT LEGION
HALL FRIDAY NIGHT

A joint meeting of the Malconta
Post, American Legion and Ladies
Auxiliary, will be held Friday even
ing, Oct. 8, at o'clock, for install
lation of officers. The Legion Off
GERS to be installed are: c. N. Snow,
commander; Nellie Dewitt Baker,
vice commander; Edsel Miller, fl
nance officer; Lawrence Eveland,
adjutant; Howard Cowan, chaplain. !.
Stanley Barkhurst, sergeant-at-
arms; Offord Richardson, service Of
ficer
The auxiliary officers are: Mrs.
Forest Parsons. president; Mrs. Nor
ma Hooper, first vice president;
Mrs. Winnie Parmiter, second vice
president; Mrs. Mary Moore, secre-
treasurer; Mrs. Stella McIn
turf, sergeant~at arms; Mrs. Ruth
Geddes, chaplain.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07
BACK FROM 5000 MILE
MOTOR TRIP


Mr. and Mrs. James Hooper and
Mr. and Mrs. Oran Patterson re-
turned the latter part of last week
from a motor trip which covered
about 5000 miles. They saw. the
rodeo at Pemberton, Ore, which is
one of the leading annual events of
the pacific coast. More than 1000
Indians gather there for the oc-
casion, and as many as $4,000 per-
sons were in attendance at this one.
After a Columbia river trip, and
many other interesting places visit
ed in the northwest, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hooper and Mr. and Mrs. Patterson
took southern course, to Los An
geles, Calf and drove home the
southern route from Los Angeles, in
five days. They went out the north
ern route, and were gone in all ap-
proximately one month. They re-
sided in trailer, experienced no
car trouble, and in all had most
ENJOYABLE trip
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07

Walter S. Ruff of Canton, presi-
dent of the Ohio State Bar asso-
citation, has announced the appoint
ment of Judge Carlos M. Riecker 70
the committee on law library asso
Citations which was appointed to
seek a solution for the deplorable
financial condition of many of the
public law Libraries which are avail
able to township, city and county
officials. At present this committee
is endeavoring to secure the pass
age of legislation which will rem
edy this situation.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07
NO CITY DELIVERY HERE
AT PRESENT

Postmaster Harry w. Gordon has
received an official communication
from w. w. Howes, first assistant
postmaster general, Washington, d.
c., in which he stated that the de-
partment is not warranted in estab-
fishing free city mail service in
places with a population of less than
$500. The population here is CIV
en- at 1900. The letter stated that
$500 is the minimum for free city
delivery. Some weeks ago petitions
asking for free mail delivery were
circulated by Mr.. Willard Dunning-
ton who resides in the east end of
town, and his sister, Mrs. Grace
Dye. who lives opposite the post.
office. The petitions were freely
signed
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07
DEATH OF HERMAN BURKHART

Mr.. Herman Bnrkhart, 40, former
resident of York township, died
Wednesday night OF last week at
Good Samaritan hospital, GAINESVILLE,
of heart disease. He had been en-
ployed with the B. & o. railroad for
many years. His home was in
GAINESVILLE. He was member or
the Pilgrim Evangelical church.
Surviving him are his mother, Mrs.
Anna Burkhart; two daughters, the
Misses Sarah and Annabel Lee
Burkhart, of Zanesville; and two
sisters, Mrs. Edward Smith, Zanes-
vile, and Mrs Arthur Eye of Sto-
vertOwn.
Funeral services were held Satur-
day afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock, at the
Dutch Hill Lutheran church, York
township, this county, with Rev. B.
C. Kries officiating. Interment was
made in the church cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN HAVE
FINE GATHERING

Last Friday approximately 80
members of the Morgan County
Women's Democratic Federated club
met at the beautiful country home
of Mrs. Dove CASTOR in Bristol town
ship. At noon an elegant picnic
dinner was enjoyed. After dinner,
with the president, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Nc
Donald presiding, several made
talks. The guest speaker was Mrs.
Cleo Schneider, GAINESVILLE. Others
who spoke We're Mrs. Stella Durbin,
and Mrs. John Donehoo. concerning
the recent state meeting of the
Women's Democratic clubs, held at
Columbus; Mrs. Mcdonald. Mr.. lar
ry Gordon and Miss Jessie Wells.
The remainder of the afternoon was
spent in a pleasant social manner.
Miss Jessie Mckinney, private sec
retary to Congressman Secrest, was
one of the out of the county guests.
The next meeting will be held
Nov. 5, at the home of Mrs. James
Christie
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07
TO ATTEND FOOTBALL GAME
IN CALIFORNIA

DR.. and Mrs. d. G. RalstOn left
Monday for Columbus, and there
took the special train carrying 60
Ohio State football fans to Los An
geles, Calf, to see the o. S. u
Southern California football game
Saturday. The train which will
stop at Salt Lake City and San
Francisco for sightseeing trips, will
arrive at Los Angeles, Calf, Fri
day morning Dr. Ralston and wife
plan to return here next Wednesday,
Oct. 49,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07
JAMES FINLEY PURCHASES THE
CHAS. HUMPHREY RESIDENCE

Mr. James Finley has purchased
the Charles Humphrey property on
Kennebec hill, which he and his
wife will occupy as their home.
They have been residing in the Mrs.
Beebe property on Kennebec hill,
and they will move as soon as they
do some repairing on their newly
acquired property.
Mr.. Gale Cordray and family who
have been residing in the house, are
moving this week to the Cecil Glass
residence on Kennebec hill, and Mr..
Glass and family have moved to
their new home on Malta hill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07
SALARY INCREASE OF
VILLAGE OFFICIALS

At the meeting of the village
council Wednesday evening, reso-
luton was issued to increase sal
aries Of the local officials, 20 per
cent, thus restoring them to what
they were prior to the passing of an
ordinance in December, 1881. The
ordinance will become effective Jan
1, 1888. The present salaries are !:
Mayor, 1886 per annum; clerk,
1884; marshal, 1924; treasurer
$3.50; councilmen, each, $3.50.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07
BURT FAMILY GATHERING

A delightful event of Sept. 28,
was a six o'clock pot luck dinner at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley
Burt, in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Burt, and Ora V. Burt, jr.,
and family of Flora, Ill. Those
present besides the above named
were John and Carl Burt, Harold
Burt and family of Bartlett; Mr..
and Mrs. Ora V. Burt, ST., Leland
Burt and family, Mr.. and Mrs. En-
nest Burt and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Roberts, Herbert Wynler
and family, Stockport route; Mr..
Mrs. Everett Newburn, Chesterhill; /;
Charles Thomas and daughter, Vim
cent; Mrs. Adah Goddard and chill
dren, Bartlett. The evening was
spent in visiting and music.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07
MRS. C. L. DEVOL RECOVERING
FROM SPIDER BITE

Mrs. C. L. Devol of the north
river road, near Salt run, has been
very i'll for the past week with what
is believed to be the effect of 'long
tongue" spider bite. She was bitten
on the hand Monday of last week,
of an insect, and thought not much
about it at the time, but later her
hand began to pain, and for several
days she was very ill. She is now
showing improvement, but is still
confined to her bed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07
Deaths Toll

Sept. 80 to Oct. z, 1887
Mrs. Mildred Kennard, McConv'le.
Herman Burkhart. GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Earl Tom. Cumberland.
VIM. H. Bash, Blue Rock.
Mrs. LOttie Geddes, Malta.
David Pierce, Meigs.
Jas. r. Dickson, Blue Rock.
Mrs. Margaret Taylor, Chesterhill.
Mrs. Matilda Holcomb, Newark.
s. E. Shilling, Plainfleld, N. J.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07

Mr.. and Mrs Dean M. Tompkins
of Columbus, former residents of
McConnelsville, have recently re-
turned from an eastern trip. They
visited Pittsburgh, Gettysburg, Bal
timore, Alexandria. Mt. Vernon. Va,
and Washington, D. c. While at
Washington they were present at
the celebration held at Washing
tons monument. They returned via.
Blue Ridge mountains, Shenandoah
valley and Clarksburg. On their re-
turn trip Mrs. Tompkins spent a
week at the home of her son in-law
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George
l.. McCaughey, Roseville road
GAINESVILLE Signal. Oct. 6.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07
w. f. JOHNSON SELLS FARM

Mr.. and Mrs w. E. Johnson have
sold their farm in Meigsville town
ship, on state route II, formerly
the Syl Hammond place, to their
son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. D. Smith who have been re-
siding on it since Mr.. Johnson pur-
chased it.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07
ADDITION BEING BUILT TO
PLOW FACTORY PLANT

Work on new addition to the
Brown Manly plow factory plant in
Malta began Monday. 1t is to be
5Ox54 feet, Of brick construction,
and will be erected on the east side
of the old foundry building. 1t is
to be used for the assembling Of
harrows, and will be one story in
height. The Frankenburg Construc-
tion company of Columbus has the
contract for the building, and it is
expected that it will be completed
in about six weeks.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-07
SUMMER TEMPERATURES
LITTLE RAINFALL

AS reported by the local govern
ment weather. observer, Mr.. Floyd
Davis, .38 inch of rain fell on the
third, and IL on the fourth. Warm
weather prevailed. The maximum
temperatures beginning Sept. 80,
81, "a. The low for the same pe-
riod: AZ, 48, 48, 81, 58, 63, 63.