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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
POrtersville

George Sidwell and family Of
GAINESVILLE visited Sunday with rela-
tives in this community Elmer
Jadwin is able to be back at work
after a weeks illness with intesti-
nal grip.--Sammy Pettet has moved
to the s. H. Pettet farm, on Corn
ing oute.--County Supt. 0. j..
Hearing and family of New Lexing-
ton visited relatives here, Sunday.
--Myron Longstreth who has en-
ployment in Columbus, spent Sun
day with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Emmett Longstreth.- Harry War
rem and family of Crooksville visit
ed Sunday with Harold Bankes and
mily.--Ramona Argo who has
been quite ill with grip, is better
Clifton Doty and family Of Clevc-
land are spending few days at
their home here.--Mr. and Mrs.
Bert McGill and two sons of Corn
ing route visited Sunday evening
with Glen Taylor and family
Philip Taylor, son of Leslie Taylor,
and Mary Rogers, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Rogers, were re-
Gently united in marriage Media
Taylor has been i'll this week with
grip. Mr.. and Mrs. Cloyd King of
GAINESVILLE visited Sunday at the
Herman King home.-- Willard Pat
terson and family of GAINESVILLE vis-
tied Sunday with relatives here
Glen Taylor is recovering from an
attack of intestinal grip Clarence
Jadwin and family of GAINESVILLE
were Sunday evening callers at the
C. w. Jadwin home. Mrs. Herbert
Bankes is attending the lecture
course in Columbus, this week.
Jewel Hearing remains in poor
health. Mrs. Dennis Arg0 and June
Taylor are Ill with grip.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
Pennsville

The losing side in Sunday
school attendance contest in the
Cross Bearers class. entertained
| the winning side with an elegant
/ banquet at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Myers Van Fossen last Thurs
! day evening. The supper consisted
of chicken, noodles, mashed pota-
| toes, green beans, perfection salad,
bread and butter, picked beets,
strawberry jam, ice cream, white
There were between 45 and SO pres
ent, and the evening was spent in
contests and games. Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Calland and daughter Of
Marietta and Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Calland and baby daughter and
Chas. Barnett of Summerfield were
Sunday visitors of Mr.. and Mrs.
Merlyn Maynard and family How
ard Hooper and Tommy Newsorn,
students at O. S. u, and their
wives are spending the Easter vaca-
tion here with their parents
Grange will be held this Thursday
might on account of the entertain
ment at the school house, Friday
night Mrs. Wauneta Hall and sons
Gary and Royal returned home Sat-
urday, after spending 10 days with
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Click at Kill
buck. Mr.. and Mrs. Click and
daughters spent over Sunday here
Merlyn Maynard came home from
work Monday quite sick with flu.
Mrs. Frank Dougan. Mrs. Russell
Dougan, Miss Lucille Wood and
Freda Anderson are improved.--
Mrs. j. c. Heron is ill with laryn-
gifts Mr.. and Mrs. D. C.. Kennedy
spent Friday night and Saturday
with their parents. at Cheshire and
Racine. Mr.. and Mrs Homer Lantz
of Marietta were Sunday visitors of
Mr.. and Mrs John Lantz and fam
lily. Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Hilaman en-
tertained at dinner Wednesday, hon.
oring their son Teddy's 10th birth
day, the following little boys: Don
aid Best, Jerry Newman, Galen Dav-
is, Ray Abel, Davis McInturf and
Lewis Slater Mrs. Bertha Will
liams, Mrs. frankie Hilaman, Har-
old Hilaman and two children mo-
tored to Canton. Sunday, and spent
the day with relatives. Mrs. Hila-
man remained for longer visit
Mrs. Grace McInturf and sons Dali
ton and Duane of New Philadelphia,
arrived here Tuesday and will spend
the rest of the week with her sis
ter, Mrs. John Lantz, and family
Mr.. and Mrs. John Pidgeon who
celebrated their 61st wedding ami
versary last Wednesday are enjoying
fairly good health. They received
many cards which were greatly ap-
preciated.-- Ralph Hamrick and his
Korn Krackers of radio station
WPAR, Parkersburg, will appear at
the Penn high school auditorium,
Friday evening, March 26. The pro-
gram, under the auspices of the P.
T. A., will include dancing, singing.
jokes and vaudeville, and will begin
at 8:15. Admission 15c and 25c.
These artists may be heard from
WPAR at 8:15 a. M, and at 6:45
p. M, daily.-Adv.- There will be
no school Friday, as Good Friday
has been designated as school hol-
iday in the school calendar arrang-
ed by County Superintendent C. w.
Mallett and Superintendent J. M.
Turner OF M. e NJ
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
WRECK NEAR BEVERLY

Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver M. Stringer,
we'll known residents of Beverly,
were injured Tuesday evening in an
automobile accident at the Olive
Green bridge, three miles this side
of Beverly, on route No. II. 1t Is
stated that a machine driven by NJ.
P. Jordon of Dexter City, was trail
ing the Stringer car. and attempted
to pass, but before he made it, he
saw machine approaching from
the direction of Beverly, and had to
drop back into line, and in so do
ing the accelerator on his machine
stuck, and he crashed into the
Stringer machine, throwing it from
the road; and it turned over, with
the two occupants under it. Mrs.
Stringer suffered crushed shoul-
der and other severe body bruises,
and her husband had minor injuries.
The Jordon car ran to the right and
crashed through fence, and went
down into field, but did not turn
over. With Jordon, were G.. E. and
Earl e. Doeberenier, all escaping
injury.
Mr.. Stringer is a member Of the
Washington county board of educa-
tion.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
MICK FAMILY TO LEAVE

Mr.. Andrew Mick, plumber, and
his wife and two children who have
been residents of this place for the
past eight years, are having sale,
and plan to leave this place soon af-
ter. Mr.. Mick was born in West
Virginia, but spent FL years at Bev-
erly before coming here. He had
been employed with the Archer
plumbing shop until few weeks
ago, when he underwent a major
operation, and he is now unable for
heavy work. He and his family may
locate in Wheeling, w. Va, but if
not there, may go to Wichita, Kan.
Mr.. Mick has been prominent in the
/. O. O. F. lodge here. He owns
property here on Kennebec hill,
which will be for rent.
Mr.. Mick's brother Leonard Mick
of Wichita, Kan. spent the week
end here with the Mick family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
CARL WETHERELL RESIGNS
AS COUNTY AGENT

Mr.. Carl Wetherell. who for the
past six years has been agricultural
extension agent of Coshocton coun-
ty, has rendered his resignation, to
become effective April 80. He will
devote his time to farming in Fair
field county. He will be succeeded
as agent of Coshocton county by
Harold Chambers, who has been ag-
ricultural agent IN Hooking county
for the past several years, and who
prior to that was high school in
structor for number of years He
was instructor in agriculture in M.
& M. high school, coming here from
Stockport, and later resigned to ac-
cept a position as agricultural teach
er in the Logan schools. Mr.. Weth-
erell who is son of Mr.. and Mrs.
R. c. Wetherell of the west side. is
a graduate of M. e M. high school,
and from Ohio State University.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
DENBOW-WALKER

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Walker, for
merly Of Malta, but now of Zanes-
vile, announce the marriage of
their daughter Margaret to Dalton
Denbow of GAINESVILLE, which took
place at st. Marys, w. Va, Oct. Ia,
1896. Mrs. Denbow attended Malta
grade school, also NJ & M. high
school, and was a graduate of Philo
high school, class Of 1898. Also
was graduate of 1896 class of
nurses from Bethesda hospital. Mr..
Denbow is foreman at Watts pot
terry at Crooksville, O. They are re-
siding at 832 Moxahala avenue,
GAINESVILLE, o. Their many friends
extend congratulations.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25

anced, except for trust fund of ST.
900, less $3.50, inheritance tax,
leaving balance of S933.50 from
which executor is paying to Owen
Wade. $25 per month, during the
life of Owen Wade, or until fur
ther order of the court.
First and final account has been
filed by E. E. Baldridge, as admins
traitor of the estate of Lilly Rusk
deceased. Said fiduciary is allowed
compensation in the sum of $3.50.
Court finds balance of s47199
due estate, in hands of administra-
tor. which he is ordered to dis
tribute according to law. Said sum
is distributed, and administrator is
discharged.
In the matter of the estate OF
Joseph I. Woodward, deceased, au.
thority to transfer real estate, 188..
25 acres, located in Deerfield town.
ship, to Emma Woodward, widow
and Pearl Smith, daughter, each
one-half.
Final account is filed in the mat
ter Of John Conner as guardian o1
Oracle B. Conner.
Chas. Fl. Benjamin is appointed
administrator Of C. w. BENJAMIN
Bond, 5000, with Forrest D. Reed
and D. w. Geddes sureties. In said
estate order of administrator to sell
real estate to pay debts of decedent
at private sale, for not less than
500, cash. Sale of real estate, six
acres, Malta, to F. O. Mcintyre, is
confirmed. Proceeds of sale, 800
which after deducting costs, leaves
$64.46, to be accounted for by ad.
ministrator.
RECORDERS OFFICE
Harley E. Maxwell and wife anG
Nora S. Maxwell to Raymond p
Fitch, 80 acres, Deerfield, 81.
Howard l.. Davis and wife to j
v. Bowman, 10 acres, lease, five
years, Marion, $5. Geo. w. Star.
ling and wife to J. v. Bowman, sc
acres, five years, Marion, SIS.
C. C. Mosier to Walter G. Palm,
er and wife 96h acres, Marion
township, 81.
G. HI. Benjamin, administrator
to F. O. Mcintyre. six acres, Malta
500.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
Ringg0ld
Elmer GLADDEN. Dies


The community was made sad in
the passing of one of our highly re-
spected citizens, Elmer GLADDEN.,
Death was caused by a stroke of pa
ralysis. He was aged about 70
years. He was man who had
kind word for all, and will be great
ly missed. He is survived by his
wife who was Miss Mary Turner,
and six children; also four
brothers, Owen and Wilmer Glad
den, here; C. A. GLADDEN.. McCon-
nelsville, and Ernest of New York
state; and three sisters, Mrs. Eva
Pierce and Mrs. Ida Chappelear,
here, and Mrs. George Martin of Co.
lumbus. The children surviving
are: Mrs. Albert Past, Glouster
route one; Mrs. Inis Warner, Nash
port; Mrs. Lucy Miller, Springfield;
Merrill GLADDEN., Glouster; Ray, Of
Ft. Wayne, Ind, and Mrs. Ernestine
Coplinger, Catawba, O. Funeral SER
vices were held Wednesday after
noon at O'Clock, at the East
Branch church. Burial was made
in the East Branch cemetery.
Death of Samuel B. Lehew
Samuel B. Lehew, farmer, near
here, died at the home of his son,
Ernest Lehew, at Glouster, March
IL, from bronchial pneumonia. He
is survived by his wife and one son.
Burial was made in the East
Branch cemetery.
Mrs. Ola GLADDEN. called ON Mrs.
Kate Williams of McConnelsville,
one afternoon recently Harley
and Everett GLADDEN., the latter OF
GAINESVILLE, motored to Lima on busi-
ness one day recently.--R Remember
East Branch Church of Christ ser
vices, and come next Sunday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
Democratic WOmen's Club Meets

There will be meeting of the
Morgan County Women's Democrat
ic club, Friday evening, April 2, at
s o'clock The speaker will be DR..
W. w. Tuttle, lecturer in the public
assistance bureau of the welfare
department His subject will be
tCare of Dependent Children Un-
der the Social Security Act" There
will be program of music, etc.
Sandwiches and coffee will be served
after the meeting. Please bring
sandwiches. The public is cordially
invited. 25m2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
COULSON STORE ROOMS NEWLY
PAINTED. NEW LIGHTS, Etc.

The A. A. Coulson & Co. store in
Malta has been undergoing some ex-
tensive improvements, and its ap-
pearance is quite attractive, adding
to the inducement of shoppers to
enter and patronize this enterpris-
ing and up-tO-date establishment.
New paint has added much to the
appearance Of both the well stock
ed clothing and shoe department
and the dry goods department. New
lights and other improvements have
further enhanced the appearance of
the rooms, and the latest electric
fixtures go to make the show win
dows among the most beautiful and
attractive to be found anywhere.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
MISS GOLDIE PRICE RESIGNS
AT COUNTY HOME

Miss Goldie Price, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Price of Wolf
Creek, who has been nurse at the
county home hospital, and had been
an employe at the county home for
several years, has resigned her po-
sition, which was effective Saturday.
She plans to leave soon for Column
bus, where she will take a secretar-
ial course at Bliss Business college.
Mrs. Kenneth Davis, R. N, of this
place, succeeds Miss Price at the
county hospital.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
SEEK DAMAGES FOR INJURY TO
DOROTHY VOIGHTLANDER

Two suits We're filed Monday in
common pleas court. GAINESVILLE, by
John H. Voightlander, Sharonville.
against the Wonder Baking COM
pany of Columbus. One suit for
$50.000 is for permanent injuries
suffered by plaintiffs child, Dorothy
Voightlander, when it is alleged she
was struck by truck Of the de-
PENDANTS company, on June Is,
1886, while visiting in Mt. Sterling
at the j. E. McGrath home. The
other suit for $2,823, is for hos
pital bills, medical bills, etc. The
mother of the child before marriage
was Miss Cleo Gorrell, daughter OF
Mrs. Fanny Gorrell of this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
CELEBRATES SD BIRTHDAY

Mrs. Ida Devol, widow of Hiram
Devol, of East Bloom. celebrated
her SD birthday March 16. She
enjoys fairly good health and baked
her own birthday cake. Her many
friends remembered her with post
cards, to the number of As, which
she very much appreciated, and for
which she thanks all who so kindly
sent them.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
VANFOSSEN BUILDING SOLD
TO CARL HARRIS

Mrs. Draper Van Fossen has sold
the Van Fossen building here on
Third and Liberty streets, to Mr..
Carl Harris This building contains
several residence flats, and Mr.. Har-
ris purchased it as an investment.
He plans to put Improvements on the
building. The deal was made
through the George B. Kenney real
estate agency.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25

James Eldon Potts. the seven
months old son of Mr.. and Mrs
John Potts of Corning route two.
died Monday morning of meningitis
at Bethesda hospital, GAINESVILLE. Be-
sides the parents, he is survived by
his grandparents. Mr. and Mrs..
Thomas Potts and Mr.. and Mrs.
Monroe Pierce Of Malta route one.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday at 10 O'Clock, at the family
home, with burial in the Porters-
Vile cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
e. T. LAWRENCE REMAINS
ABOUT THE SAME

Mr.. E. T. Lawrence of East
Bloom, who suffered stroke last
week, remains about the same.
While he still hiccoughs, it is not SO
frequent. His right leg has become
partially paralyzed. His brother,
John Lawrence, of Tacoma, Wash,
is expected to arrive today. Miss
AIDA Lawrence, teacher at Tunnel
Hill, is at home assisting in the care
of her father Mrs. w. o. Porter OF
Malta is supplying in her place in
the school.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
UNDERGOEs OPERATION

Mrs. J. H. Witte, of Malta, who
underwent a major operation Satur-
day at White Cross hospital, Colum-
bus, is doing we'll. Her niece, Miss
Elizabeth Terry, has been with her,
and Miss Ruth Kimble, formerly
near Ringgold. is one of the special
nurses in charge
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
WPA PROJECTS

The WPA projects at Big Bottom
park, and resurfacing of certain
roads in Morgan and Marion town.
ships, will be resumed April 8. A
new Malta village sidewalk project
will also begin at that time The
total project is for 5000 Of which
$1,953 is the cost of labor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
PAINTERS MEET AT THE
STANDARD SUPPLY

Monday evening the Standard
Supply held "open house" for the
painters of the county, in all about
80 being present. Pictures were
shown and a good social time was
enjoyed. Refreshments were serv
ed. The affair was put on by the
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
Geo CAMP ENROLLEES

Morgan county is entitled to II
boys for CCC camp. The call is for
10 white boys and one colored The
first call is for April g. the second
April 10. and the third, April II.
Those desiring to enroll should SEE
Miss jamie Elmore at once.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
DUST STORM HERE

A dust storm struck this place
Saturday afternoon, which was
heaviest on the river. Before the
dust arrived, the sky was overcast
with a peculiar color, sort of an
cold rose" tint. Shortly afterward
there was a heavy wind with rain,
which ended the dust storm here.
It seemed to come from the west.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
Vacation For O. S. L. Students

Students at o. S. U. will have a
To-day spring vacation beginning
the last Of this week. Students
from this county, many of whom
will be home. include: Dean Mallett,
Geo. Barrett, Dean Calland, Rex
Gilliland, Carlton Jenkins, Sara
Kennard, Carlton Henderson, Wayne
Grace Beckwith, Austin
Coulson, Philip Manly, Clyde Nixon,
Ralph Sawyer, all of this locality;
VIM. White. Stockport; Floyd Abel.
Fred Abel, Frank Fitch and How
ard Hooper, Pennsville; Belford.
Cheadle, Roxbury.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
AUTO CRASH

An auto driven by Kenneth Davis
of this place collided with truck
parked on the highway near Gays
port, Saturday afternoon. The oc-
cupants escaped with slight in
juries, but the Davis car was badly
damaged
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
PANSY MCDANIEL UNDERGOES
APPENDICITIS OPERATION

Miss Pansy Mcdaniel, Is, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mcdaniel OF
East Bloom, underwent an opera
ton Wednesday at Bethesda hos-
pital, GAINESVILLE, for appendicitis.
They reside on the Dow Ross farm,
better known as the M. r. Devol
place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
Herbert Matheney Recovering

The latest report from Herbert
(Dave) Matheney, who is in Bethes-
da hospital, GAINESVILLE, and has
been very i'll with peritonitis. fol-
lowing appendicitis. is that he is
much better, and the chances for
his recovery are good.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
WEATHER

Through Mr.. Floyd Davis, official
weather observer, we learn that the
high temperature for the past week
was Saturday-70, when we also
had .33 rainfall, and dust storm.
The low was Monday-22. Average
high for week, 81; average low, 34.-
81. Total rainfall for week. so.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
ON AUTO TRIP SOUTH

Mrs. Elizabeth Still who is now
making her home with her son-in-
law and grandchildren, Mr.. H. A.
Phillips and daughters, left Monday
with her grandchildren Jean and
10 Ann Phillips, on a two weeks
southern automobile trip.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
OPENING SATURDAY,
FREE PICTURES

The opening of the Farmers Sup
ply Company will be held Saturday.
March 27, here in the Partesius
building. There will be free enter
tainment features, including COM
edy picture show. The public Is
cordially invited
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
Deaths Toll

March 18 to %, 1887
Mrs. Mary Chadwick, Bartlett.
Mrs. H. e. Porter, Elgin, Ill.
H. B. Kackley, s. GAINESVILLE.
Elmer GLADDEN., Ringgold
Samuel B. Lehew, Ringgold.
Mrs. M. Thompson, Spurrier Ridge.
Mrs. Hettie Aldridge, Chesterhill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
ENTERS HOSPITAL

Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Abel went to
Columbus Tuesday, where the latter
entered White Cross hospital for
observation and treatment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
DWIGHT MILLER TO ENTER
EMBALMING COLLEGE

Mr.. Dwight Miller of this place.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Miller,
leaves Monday for Cincinnati, where
he will take years course at the
Cincinnati college of embalming.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
CHARLES CUNNINGHAM I'LL

Mr.. Charles Cunningham, street
cleaner, has been confined to his
home on North Seventh street, suf-
fering with pneumonia.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
Mrs. Patterson About Same

Mrs. Sarah Patterson of this place
who has been seriously ill for a
couple of weeks, remains about the
same.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25
DEAN CALI4AND PROMOTED

Dean Calland of this place has
been promoted in engineering regi-
ment of the reserve officers train
ing corps at O. s. IT,, to that Of staff
sergeant.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25

Mrs. Harold Head has been visit
ing in Columbus with her daughter,
Mrs. Mary Lucille Poole.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-03-25

Chesterhill and vicinity had a
heavy wind and electrical storm
Wednesday night, however but lit
tie damage has been reported.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-02-05
SYNOPSIS

Jim Fielding, one of the lost generation
who had left college in the depression and
is unable to find a job, arrives at Glendale
to visit his friends the MacPhersons. Mac
had formerly been gardener at his late
uncle's estate and now works for 7. H.
Vaughn of "Meadowbrook." Jim is tired
of being supported by his married sister
Kay While he still can marry Lenore, an
attractive divorcee who is in love with him
and have an easy life because of her wealth.
his mind rebels. Stopping at the village
drug store for sandwich, he meets Dolly,
a pretty soda fountain girl When he in
quires about the Vaughns, she asks If he is
a friend of "Cecily's." She also entrusts
a message to Tommy, young son of the fam
lily and tells him how to reach the Vaughn's
estate. Approaching the house. Jim en-
counters tomboyish little girl fishing. She
is startled and falls in the brook. Incensed
at first she discovers she liked Jim and he
learns that she is Susan Vaughn. He dis.
covers Cecily is her older sister. He sees
Tommy, a youth of eighteen who imagines
he is in love with Dolly. Jim explains his
impecunious position to the MacPhersons.
They tell him that Mr.. Vaughn is recover
ing from nervous breakdown and has been
a widower since Sue was little child. Mrs
Macpherson suggests that Mac give Jim
a job as handyman. Jim goes for walk
to think it over and picks up horse Shoe
Soon Cecily, a lovely young girl. appears
riding a hmping horse. Jim scolds her
when he sees the animal has thrown shoe.
There is an angry scene. Jim's ire cools
and he is intrigued as he thinks about her.
He tells the MacPhersons he wants to stay
and assumes his duties as handyman