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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
ACCEPTS CALL TO PASTORATE
OF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES

Mention was made last week tha,
! at congregational meeting of the
McConnelsville Presbyterian church
also Of the Bristol Presbyterian
church, Rev. Charles j. Caller oi
Tarentum, Pa, had been extended
a call to the pastorate of the church
es. He accepted the call, and will
begin his pastorate Of the churches
the first of August, moving to Nc
Connelsville about that time. His
family consists of his wife and a
five year old son.
Rev. Mr.. Caller has been pastor
of the Presbyterian church at Taren.
tum, Pa, the last six years. Previous
to that he was for two years the as
sistant pastor Of church in Pitts
burgh, and had served elsewhere in
Pennsylvania. He has had extensive
training in normal school work in
Illinois, collegiate training at Wit
tenberg and elsewhere, and his theo-
logical training has included courses
at the Moody Bible institute and
elsewhere.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
WILLIAM f. DAVY DIES
AT SANTA MONICA, CALF.

Monday afternoon relatives here
received a message telling Of the
death of Mr.. William F. Davy, which
occurred Sunday evening, July IL,
at $50 O'Clock, at Santa Monica
Calf. Death was due to aneurysm
of the aorta He had been in poor
health for some time, and had been
! in serious condition for about q
week prior to his death
Mr.. Davy was born in London.
England, where he was reared. He
Ireceived a good education. When q
young man he entered the employ 81
Selfridge's store,' one of the leading
mercantile establishments in Lon
don, and was in the employ Of that
concern for some years. Resigning
his position, he came to America in
the year 1913, taking up his resi-
dence in Boston, where he secured
a position in the Filene store Of that
city. His services there were very
satisfactory, and he was promoted
until he was the head adjustor In
that establishment, position he
held for number of years. After
serving in that store for about 20
years his health broke, which was
about five years ago, and he was
granted leave of absence and went
to Florida for the benefit of his
health. He and his family spent two
years there, then returned to Bos-
ton. His physician then advised
against him taking up his old posi-.
ton. After about year he came
to McConnelsyille, where they lived
about a year, and last November
went to Santa Monica, Calf, expect.
ing to be there for about six months,
but later deciding to make that place
their permanent home From the
time Mr.. Davy left the Filene store,
until his death, he was retained on
the payroll of that firm.
While living in Boston he was
naturalized as an American citizen.
and while residing there he was
united in marriage with Miss Martha
Durbln, former resident of this
place. They had one child, Edgar
William Davy, now aged 10 years.
he also leaves one brother. Rev. Ed
gar Davy Of New Zealand The de-
ceased was a member of the Episco-
pal church, and of the Masonic
lodge, and while residing in Boston
was an active member of the Busi-
ness Mems club of that place. He
was man of highest type, pleasant,
refined, courteous, and polished ia
MS manners. He delighted in MAX
ing friends, and while he keenly en-
Joyed the association Of others, his
chief enjoyment was with his fam
lily. His home life was ideal. Dur
ing his residence here he made
many warm friends, who were sad
dened on learning of his passing.
Last rites for Mr.. Davy were held
tuesday afternoon His body will
be cremated, and the ashes taken to
Boston for interment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
MRS. MARY GILLESPIE DIES
AT HER RESIDENCE HERE

The death of Mrs. Mary Gillespie
occurred at her home here Sunday
night at 9:45 o'clock While shs
had been in failing health and verJ
feeble for some time, her last Ill
ness was of short duration, she hav
ing been bedfast but week.
Mrs. Gillespie was born Oct. 4
1S45, making her in her 92nd yeal
at the time of her death. She was
born in Loudoun county, Virginia
and was a daughter Of the late Sam.
uel and Sarah Havener Walker
When she was quite young the
family moved to Morgan county
Ohio, and this county had continued
to be her home throughout, her long
life, her home having been on Pop
lar ridge and the Joetown locality
before coming to McConnelsville
where she had since resided. She
was the last of her parents family
her sisters deceased being Mrs
Amelia Dover, who was the wife Of
the late T. p. Dover; Mrs. Emma
Gillespie, wife of the late Silas Gill
1espie, and Mrs. Louise Ryan. She
was married to George A. Gillespie,
former prominent resident of this
place, Civil war soldier, and former
sheriff of Morgan county, and who
was filling the office of mayor OF
this village, at the time of his death
which occurred in October of 1916.
They were the parents of three sons,
Emmet and Ernest of Malta and
Fred Gillespie of McConnelsville, and
three daughters, Mrs. Edna Ham
and Miss Kate Gillespie of this place,
and Frances, who died in infancy.
The death of the son Ernest Giles
pie preceded that of his mother by
just one week, and an account Of
his death appeared in the Morgan
County Democrat of last week. Be-
sides the two sons and the two
daughters surviving, Mrs. Gillespie
leaves also two grandsons-George
and Ernest Ham of the Gillespie
home, and two granddaughters,
Misses Evelyn and Elizabeth Giles
pie, daughters Of Emmett Gillespie
of Malta. In her early life the de-
ceased became member of the Bap-
tist church. She was devoted to her
family and friends, and lived an ac-
tive, useful, life until compelled BY
advancing age and infirmities to lay
down her burdens.
Funeral services for Mrs. Giles
pie were held from the residence
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
conducted by Elder Thomas w. But
terfield, pastor of the Seventh Street
Church of Christ, near neighbor,
and friend of the family, and burial
was made in the McConnelsyille GEM
etery.
The services consisted of the
scripture reading, prayer and ad-
dress by Elder Butterfield, and the
reading of two hymns-"Beautiful
Isle of Somewhere" and 'In the
Garden" Pail bearers were George
and Ernest Ham, Dwight Carroll,
Melvin Maths, Glen Lawrence and
Walter Deedrick, jr. There were
many beautiful floral pieces from
relatives and friends. Mr.. and Mrs.
C. B. Gordon of New Lexington
were among those present at the fu-
neral.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
DAVEY ASKS THAT
PAROLES BE INVESTIGATED

/ Governor Martin l.. Davey has
asked that there be an investigation
iof the state board of parole, follow
ing the publication of charges by the
Scripps- Howard newspapers Of Ohio
that pardon buying" has been go
| ing on. The governor has asked At
torney General Duffy to take charge
of the investigation. The attorney
general states that the probe is to be
secret for at least two weeks. Mem
bers of the board, Charles L. Has
Hop, Charles R. Sharp, and Leland
is. Dougan, wrote the governor that
they not only welcomed a complete
Investigation, stating that one is due
the board members, inasmuch as the
integrity of each is thrown under a
cloud Of suspicion. Dougan, who is
chairman of the board, wrote 'T
have served the board to the best of
my ability for the past six years,
both as member and as it's chair
man, and this is the first time that
even a breath of suspicion has been
raised against me-" He further
said There isn't enough money in
the world to make me turn crooked.
I've enemies, know, Don't think
a parole board isn't propositioned
I've kicked five or six out Of my Of
fice." Dougan is native of Penns-
vile.
The paper named states that Arch
w. (Stub) Naylor, has been operat-
ing as parole broker. He is a for.
mer resident of Stockport, later re-
sided at GAINESVILLE, and now lives in
Canton. 1t is stated in the CO.
lumbus Citizens articles, that there
is no evidence that Mr.. Dougan re-
ceived any money, alleged paid for
the DarOleS
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
LOCAL BOYS IN SPILL AT
FORT WAYNE, IND.

Mrs. Florence Smith Of this place
is in receipt of newspaper from
Ft. Wayne, Ind, which tells of a
spill her son Herschel Smith, FL,
and James Mcbride, 19, both Of this
place were in last Friday night. They
were cruising on the Maumee river
in Smiths outboard motor boat, and
when they went to turn around the
boat capSzed and both boys were
thrown into the water. Both boys
are good Swimmers and could have
saved thepselves, but they remain
ed in the water trying to save the
boat. PArties on the bank gave the
alarm aid the policemen and firemen
were quickly OH the scene and res
cued the boys. Mr.. Smith is employ
ed with the international Harvester
company, and Mcbride is working at
that place this summer. The paper
carried the pictures of Smith and
Mcbride and their boat, and of one
of the men who rescued them,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
GUARDS RETURN SATURDAY
TO LEAVE SUNDAY FOR CAMP

Members of Company L, 166th In
fantry, returned Saturday afternoon
after having been on duty in the
Youngstown strike district for about
three weeks. They were first sta
toned at Campbell, where there are
8 900 steel workers, a large number
of them being foreigners. This is
a suburb Of Youngstown While the
the sight of the uniform quieted
them down. Later the local guards
men were removed to Massiilon, and
then to Warren, being at the latter
place before starting for their homes
Saturday. At Massillon where they
guarded the steel plants while the
workmen were at work, they were
treated to cigarettes, coco cola and
candy. They were quartered in
school buildings at various places.
and had comfortable Headquarters
with shower bath, and they had the
use of the cafeterias At all Of the
places the guards had splendid CO.
operation with the local police
forces
Many of our boys got homesick.
uuC III pdiI ~ lhS ldCJ LHdJ Iuoy Qlu
not draw any pay during the whole
time they were away.
Following are the names of the
members of Company L, 166th In
fantry: Captain, Cary C. Parsons;
Lieutenant, Gift c. Miner; First Ser
geant, w. D. Robinson; Sergeants,
VIM. ]. Balding, Clyde w. Riley,
Harold e. Riley, Max Savage; Cor
pcrals, Judson L. Balding, James E.
butcher, Durward Jones, Francis F.
Kraps, Charles S. Riley, Phillip J.
Ross, Curtis L. Swallow. Privates,
John j. Aber, Chares j. Alcott, John
J. Clemens, Ralph E. Davis, Donald
E. Lawrence, Charles F. Lindimore,
Dale Oliver, Paul E. Oliver, George
w. Ross, Leroy l.. Taylor, Everett
j. Townsend, Clarence E. Vaughn,
Francis J. Ashton, Gordon F. Ander-
son, Kenneth c. Cumberledge, Mar
vim c. Cumberledge, Donald R. Du-
vail, Phenton T. Harker, John w.
Huffman, David w. Jenkins. Ernest
Charles Knox, Lloyd Knox,
Eugene Lewis, Francis Matson, Ken
meth M. McLane, Hubert Milligau.
Paul Scott, Franklin j. Shiplett and
Robert L. Timberlake.
The company leaves Sunday for
their annual three weeks at Camp
Perry.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
DISHON-DOUGAN WEDDING

Announcement is being made of
the marriage of Miss Dorothy Dou-
gan to Mr.. Chester Dishon. On June
10, 1887, Mr. Chester Dishon Of Nc
Cuneville and Miss Dorothy Dougan
of Pennsville motored to Greenup,
Ky, and were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony, with Rev. w.
H. Muncy officiating. The bride
chose for her wedding gown a this
tie color dress with pink accessories.
The groom is the only son of John
and Grace Cox Dishon, and is q
graduate of the Shawnee high
school in Perry county, in the class
of 1882. He is at the present time
truck driver out of Columbus. The
bride is the only daughter of Vana
and Amy Smith Dougan, and is a
graduate of Pennsville high school.
in the class of 1885. For the pres
ent, their plans are incomplete, as
Mrs. Dishon has employment in Nc
Connelsville.
The many friends of this popular
young couple, both in Morgan and
Perry county, extend their best
wishes for happy married life
Xxx.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
FRANK LEEPER EMPLOYED AS
AGRICULTURE TEACHER

At, a meeting of the M. & M
school board, Mr.. Frank G.. Leeper
was employed as instructor in agri-
culture, to succeed Ralph L. Bur-
dick. Mr.. Leeper who is from Ho-
mer township, this county, has for
the last four years or SO been hold
ing az position as agriculture teacher
at Waterford. He is a graduate of
the college of agriculture, 0. S. U.
He had previously taught in differ
ent places and is widely known
throughout this county and else
where, and comes here highly recon-
mended. He is at present a member
of the Morgan county fair board.
He is married and has two children,
and the family will make this place
their home, locating here soon.
The instructor in agriculture is
employed for the IL months of the
year, and Mr.. Leeper's service dates
from the first of July. He is son
of Emmett Leeper of MOuntville,
who is a nephew of DR.. J. F. Leeper
of McConnelsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
WITH COMMISSIONERS

The Dunn road in Marion town
ship, beginning at county road No.
70, and extending in a southerly di-
rection, through lands owned by
Dunn heirs, Carl Woodward, Emmett
Adrian, Delbert Startling, w. B. Hop
kins, and terminating at Hiram
Thomas farm, is ordered placed on
the county system.
Contract is entered into with Mar
ion township trustees, whereby COM
missicners agree to grade and sur
face Zion ridge and Joy ridge roads.
Trustees are to furnish $1,04O for
such project, said sum to be the en-
tire amount due from said township,
and commissioners agree to furnish
sufficient money to complete said
projects, completion to be during
current year Of 1887 The said sNn
of s1,O4O is to be paid during month
of July.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
THREE IN AUTO WRECK

Tuesday afternoon while return
ing from GAINESVILLE, Mrs. l.. r. Win
ner and son Wayne and Paul McKib-
ben were in an automobile accident.
Wayne was driving, and when near
the Godfrey cottages on the north
river road he lost control of the car,
and it ran off onto the side of the
road, and in attempting to get it
back onto the road, it turned around
and part way over. Mrs. Winner
suffered a sprained back and cuts
and severe bruises, and was badly
shocked. The young men escaped
with minor injuries. The car was
badly damaged.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
COMPILING MATERIAL FOR
MORGAN COUNTY GUIDE

Mr.. Frank H. Smith, research
worker under the WPA, has been
compiling material to be used as a
WPA Writers Project Guide for
Morgan county. This is to be pub
lished in pamphlet form later when
Mr.. Smith gets all of the material
ready. 1t will show views of various
places, both scenic and historical, in
the county; how to get to them, and
will name many items of interest
and Importance. The county COM
missioners have given s25 and the
local Rotary club a like sum to pay
for the material on which the guide
is to be printed. The remainder of
the expense is to be met by the gov
ernment. We understand that s.
900 copies will be printed. Just
when they will be printed Is not
known, but it will likely be some
time yet before Mr.. Smith completes
his reserch for the material which
enters into the publication.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
Secrest Opens Sesqui-Centennia

The national celebration Of the
Northwest Territory Sesqui-CenteE-
nial was opened Tuesday in New
York, with appropriate exercises.
The text of Ordinance of 1897 was
read by Congressman Secrest from
the steps Of the U. S. Sub-Treasury
building in New York City. Mr.. Sc
crest read a letter from President
Roosevelt, in which the president
termed the ordinance one of the
greatest civil documents in Ameri-
can history, since it formed a basis
of government for each succeeding
territory acquired by the United
States. Former Governor George
White of Marietta is chairman of
the Northwest Territory celebration
commission, with headquarters IN
Marietta. The celebration will be
brought to a close at Marietta in
October, 1888.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
JAMES CARREL QUITS SOIL
CONSERVATION SERVICE

Mr.. James Carrel, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. w. Carrel of Bristol town
ship, who has been with the soil con-
servation service at Humboldt,
Tenn, has resigned his position and
accepted a position as extension
agent for the Portland Cement COM
pany. He wiz reside in Columbus.
Mr.. Carrel isTa graduate of M. e M.
and of the Ohio State University.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
GEORGE HOOPER RESIGNS
POSITION

Mr.. George Hooper, who has held
a position as guard at the federal
reformatory, Chillicothe, for sew
eral years, has resigned the position
and returned here to the home Of
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. N.
Hooper Wednesday of last week.
Before accepting the position at
Chillicothe he had served four years
in the marines and one year in the
quartermaster's office at Washing
ton, D. C. Before coming home, he
spent a week in Chicago on business.
Before accepting any other position
he plans to take vacation which
he will spend here at his home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
LIGHTNING STRIKES OLD
MILL BUILDING

During the electrical storm Satur-
day evening about 1880, the old
mill building owned and used by F..
r. Newman as barn and to store
machinery, was struck and burned
with the contents. The flames had
gained considerable headway before
discovered. Mr.. Newman had run
the truck into the building and gone
to the house some little distance
about Is minutes before the fire
was discovered. No doubt it was
struck while he was on the way tc
the house. A threshing machine.
clover huller, hay baler, truck, baled
straw, some feed and numberless
valuable tools were stored in the
building. The loss was partially
covered by insurance. This build
ing was -four mill many years ago.
and was a land mark.-Triadelph
Correspondent.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
Death OF Mrs. Turner's Mother

Mrs. Turner, wife of Superintend-
ent James M. Turner, left Friday
for Long Beach, Calf, where she
was called because of the serious ill
ness of her mother, Mrs. John Ash
erman. Mr.. Turner accompanied her
by automobile to Hammond, Ill,
where her two brothers reside, and
they were there when the word came
of Mrs. Asherman's death. Mr.. Tur-
ner took his wife from Hammond to
Chicago, where she boarded fast
train for the rest of her journey.
Mrs. Turner will likely remain in
California for a visit of some length.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
CAROLINE MCCONNELL DIES
WAS BURIED HERE TUESDAY

Mrs. Caroline Gault Thomas Nc
Connell, 90, native of this place
died Sunday at her home in Colum-
bus, following weeks illness. She
was the widow Of William A. McCon-
nell, a son of Joseph Mcconnell, who
was a brother of Robert Mcconnell
the founder of McConnelsville. Mrs.
Mcconnell was a daughter of the
late John E. Thomas; was full sis.
ter of the late Mrs. Ewing, and of
the late Wesley Thomas, and a half
sister of Mrs. Flo Webster Of the
west, and of the late Mrs. Belle
Brown, formerly Of McConnelsville,
and the Messrs. Edward, Harry and
Frank Thomas. She is survived by
one son, William C. Mcconnell; two
grandsons, Edward F. and William
C. Mcconnell, all of Columbus, and
the half sister named, Mrs. Web
ster.
The deceased went to Columbus
in the year 1870, when her husband
became live stock agent for the
Pennsylvania railroad. She was one
of the founders of the Columbus
home for the aged and charter
member of the Broad Street Presby-
terian church, Of Columbus.
Funeral services were held Tues
day morning at 10 o'clock, at the
Denton & Donaldson funeral home,
Columbus, after which the body was
brought here where brief services
were held at the grave at one
o'clock, with burial in the family
p1Ot in tho local camptarv
Among those who accompanied
the body of Mrs. Mcconnell here
were her two sons, two grandsons,
Rev. Mr. Minor, assistant pastor Of
the Broad Street Presbyterian
church, Columbus, and Mrs. Ger
trude Ewing Pickup of Newark
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
RICHARD JONES TRANSFERRED
TO INDIANA Geo CAMP

Mr.. Richard Jones who was one of
the superintendent in charge of the
CCC camp near GAINESVILLE, and after
it Vas abandoned was transferred
to C0Nhocton CCC camp, was sent to
Sunrise Park, Indiana, CCC more
than a week ago, in like capacity.
Whether heSWill remain there per-
manently, ofS&be transferred else
where is not known,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
ALBERT JAMES FISHER NOW
FULL-F'LEDGED DOCTOR

DR.. Albert James Fisher, son of C.
E. Fisher Of this place, successfully
passed the recent state medical
board examination, and is now
full-fledged doctor. He was the only
applicant in this county before the
last state medical board examina-
ton. DR.. Fisher graduated last
month from the Western Reserve
Medical college, Cleveland. and is
inferno at the City hospital in
Youngstown. This paper wishes him
abundant success in his chosen pro-
fession.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
II. C. CLIFTON CHARGED WITH
CHECK FORGERY

Deputy Frank Adrean placed r.
C. Clifton of this place under arrest
Saturday, on the charge of forgery.
When arraigned later in the evening
before L. N. Seaman, ]. p, he plead
ed guilty and was certified to the
grand jury under $1,000 bond. 1t
is stated that he forged the name of
Z. H. Clifton to q $12 check, which
he drew in his own favor on the
Malta bank
Unable to furnish bond, he was
taken to Jail.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
Callands Moving To Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. w. HI. Calland and
sons Deane and Don expect to leave
about the middle of August for Co
lumbus, where they will make their
home. Deane Calland is student
at Ohio State University, and Don
will attend North High school w.
H. Calland who has position with
the McMillen Feed company, has
central Ohio for his territory, and
will be better located at Columbus,
than he is while living here. Mrs.
Calland will conduct rooming
house for boys. She will not dispose
of her beauty shop here, and it will
be operated by Caroline Tavenner
Smith, Irene Gessell and Eloise Har-
rison.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
TO INFORM VOTERS

At the village council meeting
Wednesday night, it was decided By
the mayor and council, to put on an
educational campaign to inform the
voters of this place regarding the
two special propositions to be voted
upon, Tuesday, Aug. 8.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
CCC ENROLLEEs CHOSEN

Miss jamie Elmore, Morgan coun-
ty CCC selecting agent, has an
nounced the following names of en-
rollees who left July IL for Zanes-
Vile: Carence Cecil Perry Of Union
township; Leonard Lee Eppley,
Bloom township; Alban Laffarty
Pryor, Manchester: Donald Ross,
York. and Charles Robert Starrett,
Deerfield.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
MRS. J. B. HALL IMPROVED

While improved, Mrs. j. B. Hall
of Wolf Creek, who has been SER
iously i'll with heart trouble, is still
critically i'll. Her. husband is also
ill with heart trouble and low blood
pressure. Their children, G. B. Hall
of Memphis, Tenn, and Mrs. Frank
Harmon Of Chicago, are still with
them. hh
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-07-15
ARCHER TO PENITENTIARY

Delmar Archer was taken Monday
to the penitentiary, by Deputy Sher-
if Frank Adrean. to begin serving
his sentence of from one to 20 years
for second degree manslaughter, In
connection with the death Of his
step-father, DR., D. w. Trout, Of
Stockport.