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The Washington times., 1937-11-22
Dear Washington
By Helen Essary

Senator vanderberg, "weu know where to get
a Grade sharpshooter."
Sunday was an extremely agreeable day so
cially. The "at-home" of Mr.. and Mrs. Jouett
Shouse had the special quality of their own in
dividuality. All sorts of amusing and interest
ing people stepped over the carpeted sidewalk
and UP the steps of their Georgetown house
into a welcoming drawing room bright with flow
ers and fine old tapestries.
Count and Countess DohnaF Finckenstein, who
live in the Castle FinckenStein in which many
important scenes of Conquest" are staged, were
in Washington last week for visit of several
days. Their famous old castle in East Prussia
was the setting for some of the most tragic and
beautiful incidents of the romance between
Napoleon and the Countess Waleska-CharleS
Boyer and Greta Garbo. When the M-G-M film
company was planning to do Conquest" repre-
Sentatives were sent to Castle Finckenstein for
drawings and photographs Of its rooms and
exterior. With only such Intangible guides the
Hollywood wizards built castle incredibly like
FinckenStein.
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may develop new transoceanic service again, with
all the hazards of hydrogen removed, they set
out to sell Joe Kennedy, Of the Maritime Com
mission, the idea that flying boats are the only
cats whiskers worth considering in acrossthe-
ocean flying service. ~.
Attacks on Airships Assailed
The comedy lies in the fact that the flying
boat gentry, in their terror to puncture the
airship, produce page after page Of the most
obvious untruths, the most obvious propaganda
for the promotion Of a monopoly, and wind up
by not only missing the airship by mile, but
hit their own pals instead.
For in heavier-than-air transport across oceans
there are still four schools of thought: the fly
ing-boat boys, landplane boys, the catapultfron-
ship and the stratosphereplane men, In their
anxiety to shoot the airship the flying-boat boys
wallop the other three heavier-thanair groups.
Nothing like picking up shotgun, aiming at
the rabbit and blowing off your wifes head!
Back of it all is the knowledge that the Gov.
ernment has only so much money to spend, and
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Deal" So that amazing citi.
zen, former Senator Thomas
P. Gore of Oklahoma, told
Senator Arthur Vandenberg.
With such wise epigrams the
gentleman from Oklahoma
practically stole the party yes
terday at the home Of his son.
in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hugh D. Auchincloss.
Personalities like former Sen
ator Gore defy time and elec.
ton day. They keep the minds
bright, their wits sharp and
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Not only is it the finest, but
it is also the funniest. 1t, is
downright comedy because it
is called Superiority Of Flying
Boats in TranSocean Service"
It's sponsor is the Aeronauti-
cal Chamber of Commerce Of
America, Inc.
So jittery and so fearful
have the flying-boat interests
become, now that the United
States Government is prepared
to develop the production and
sale of helium and airShipS
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come out, certainly Shoulo
make interesting reading.
Peace-ship Henry Ford has
never been one of my heroes.
I admire his old-fashioned
dancing and his artistic hands,
and his collection Of early
American houses and furniture
is interesting. But outside of
these few minor qualities he
doesn't measure up to men like
Rockefeller and Carnegie who,
while they had many faults, at
least spent their millions for
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IT don't care for sports" said
Miss Bear, "but I love to dance,
and spend most Of my leisure
time dancing"
Her favorite perfume is Avon's
Lucy Hayes" Her pet colors are
black, red and yellow.
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Prettiest Working Girl To Be Chosen By Times

Frances Bear, chosen for today's
Lovely" qualities a hundred per
cent.
Miss Bear is sparkling brunette,
tall, willowy, vivacious. She works
as secretary to the president of
Union Service Center.
Born in Elkton, Va, she came
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here when about 8 years old. She
was graduated from Central High
School in June, 1886.
Miss Bears keenest enthusiasm
is for dramatics, although she
likes to keep house, and would
study dress designing if she had
time.
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Impressed with the constantly
reiterated statement that Wash
ington has more beautiful girls in
business than most cities, The
Washington Times has determined
to seei- out the loveliest girls in
this vast group.
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DOG DIES IN FIRE

A small house-dog perished in
the flames that destroyed the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Stev-
ems on the Ager Road on the
Northwest branch Of the Anacos-
tia River, just across the line in
last night.
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their zest for life at boiling point. And SO add
q needed leaven to the somewhat solemn Wash
ington scene.
Altogether the luncheon at Merrywood was de-
Notwithstanding host and hostess, delicious
food, good talk, skeet shooting, badminton, and
"stay on all day if you can manage"
Merrywood is one of the finest estates in the
South, with acres of woodland and great
rambling Georgian house. It's rooms warm with
rose, blue and pale green furnishings, make
happy background for the vivid beauty Of Mrs.
Auchincloss. The oval sun room. with golden
brown rugs and hangings, wood fire burning
and the sun shining on big bowls of yellow
ehrysanthemums, is one of the loveliest rooms
I've ever seen.
Agreeable Day Socially
After luncheon some of us-Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert Scholz, Mrs. Vandenberg Mrs Emory
Sands Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Joyce-did a bit
OF skeet shooting The hostess made the high
est score. "Come the Revolution" promised
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Guests at Musicale Here

At the musicale on Friday night, given at the
German Embassy by the Ambassador and Frau
Dieckhoff, they were distinguished guests. The
countess was slim and lovely in simply cut gown
Of pastel brocade made with small triangular
train Her daughter looked the same age as
her remarkable mother.
While these distinguished foreigners were in
Washington. Countess DONNA Finckenstein went
shopping and sightseeing with her close friend,
Frau Herbert scholz, wife of the Secretary of the
German Embassy. The countess was fascinated
by the architecture of New York and very happy
about the hospitality she had received here.
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:"

One of the finest defenses Of commercial air.
ships ever made has been submitted to the Mari
time Commission.
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z H|T-AND-
DRIVERS ARE
HUNTED HERE
Weekend Toll 13
Hurt in Crashes

Traffic accidents in and near
the District reached a weekend
toll of 13 injured, while police
sought two hit-and-run car drivers
figuring in the miShapS.
Two persons were hurt in a
three-car smaShup on Mount Yer.
non Boulevard last night, a mile
from the highway bridge. Edwin
Allen Gooch, 46, Portsmouth, Va,
driver of one Of the machines,
was arrested by Park Police on a
charge Of driving while intoxi.
Gated.
POSTS $500 BOND
Gooch posted $500 bond for his
release from the Fourth precinct
station in Washington. Mrs. Sarah
Wllkerson, Tappahannock, Va, a
passenger in one of the machines
driven by her husband, was
treated at Alexandria Hospital for
cuts and bruises. Mrs. Emma
Beck, 40, of 8O4 Sixth st. S. W.,
was treated at Emergency Hos.
pital for contusions of the head
and legs.
Blanche Krasmer, 20, Of Balti-
more, was seriously injured by a
hit-and-run driver as she crossed
Fourth Street Northwest near
Kennedy. At Garfield Hospital,
she was said to have sustained a
broken pelvis.
THREE HURT AT BRIDGE
Martin Keough, 30, of Oxon
Hill, Md, was seriously injured in
a hit-andrun collision with an
other machine near the new
Jewish cemetery in Oxon Hill.
Three persons were injured
when two automobiles hit the
same bridge on Germantown Pike,
near BoydS, Nd, within 20 min
utes. Robert j. Allen, 30, Rock.
vile, Md. driver of one Of the
cars, received a possible fractured
skull and was brought to George
town Hospital.
In the second accident at the
bridge, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Knox, Of the Cordova Apartments,
receiced bruises and cuts which
were treated at Emergency Hos.
pital. Police said George M.
HoSteller, of Rockville, was driv.
ing the car.
HITS LIGHT POLE
In an accident at Bunker Hill
Road and Rhode Island Avenue
in Brentwood, Md, Julie Harper,
IS, OF Brentwood, Md, received
cuts and bruises. She was taken
to Casualty Hospital for treat
ment.
William H. Rehman, 81, of Sill
yer Spring, Md, suffered lacera-
tions when his car hit a light pole
at Georgia Avenue and Aspen
Street Northwest. He said he
swerved to avoid another car.
Horace Seitz, 50, of 2514 Four.
teenth st. N. W., received lacera.
tionS about his hands and wrists
when hit by a motorcycle in the
900 block of Ninth st. N. W., last
night. According to First precinct
police, the motorcycle was driven
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My Say

Federal investigators have been busy for some.
time trying to get the 1ow-down on Mr.. Henry
Ford's labor policies. Their reports, when they
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''Wan Street has been jttery for sometime.
Now Main Street is jittery. It's time some OF
you youngsters saved the country from the New
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Il series Of photographs Of FLASHING
TONS most beautiful business girls.
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therefore no time must be lost In discrediting
everybody but themselves irrespective of truth,
climb on the Governments back and grab all
the taxpayers dough that is grabable.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-05-20
MIR. AND MRS. c. f. PECK
HOME FROM FLORIDA

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. E. Peck re.
turned Friday, May IA, from Flor
ida, where they had been for about
seven months, having left their
home in Malta Oct. 26 They spent
all the time in Florida and the most
of it at Sarasota They lived in
their trailer. Before starting home
they disposed of the old trailer
which had travelled 1860 miles,
and purchased new one, ,unfurnish-
ed. which they will furnish to their
individual liking. They report that
many people spent the winter in
Florida, and at one time at Sarasota
there were 1859 trailer outfits Gin
habited' by 1891 persons. How
ever, Mr.. and Mrs. Peck saw but few
home people they knew, the Noyes'
being about the only ones.
Since Mr.. Peck retired as mail
carrier. he and his wife have travel
ed by trailer 14,7S4 miles. Both
have good health and enjoy their
trips immensely.
On their trip home, they came by
way of the Norris dam, the distance
being for the one way, LISA miles
and Mr.. Peck kept account of his
car and trailer expense for that dis
tance. The total cost of gasoline,
oil, toll bridge fees and fabrication
of car was 1920.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peck plan to remain
at their home in Malta until July,
when Mr.. Peck will be stationed as
guard at Ash cave, in the state park,
near Logan. where he was last sum-
mer in a like capacity.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-05-20
TOWNSEND RALLY WAS
WE'LL ATTENDED

The three day Townsend rally
held here in the Maccabee hall
which concluded Sunday night, was
largely attended, and much interest
was manifested in the Townsend re-
covery plan. The principal speakers
were E. l.. Knight of Kenton; w. Fl.
Hudson of Canton, and Raymond j.
Jeffreys of Cleveland. Earle Fogle
of Canton was song leader, and
there was singing at each session.
Friday evening the principal address
was by Mr.. Knight. Saturday night
and Sunday afternoon Mr.. Hudson
made the leading addresses, and
Sunday night Mr. Jeffreys was the
speaker. The latter's title is "Cit.
izen Maximus" of Ohio, and he holds
the highest office in the state, in
the Townsend organization. He
spoke Of his organization work,
and particularly of the meeting he
recently held in Florida, which drew
an immense crowd.
Each session was opened with
prayer by ministers as follows: Faith
er l.. B. Preston, Rev. R. H. Hoy,
Rev. Chas. E. Bulen, all local min
listers, and Rev. Du Bois Of Corning.
The ladies Of the local organization
served lunch between the two ses-
sions Sunday. Many were present
from GAINESVILLE, Glouster, New Lex
ington, and Corning. 1t is stated
that the object of these meetings is
to educate the public to the need of
the general welfare act, House Bill
No. 4199, which is now in the con-
gressional hopper, and it's support
ers are hoping to see it on the floor
for debate this summer.
The present membership Of the To-
cal Townsend club is about $50, and
they are highly pleased with the re-
suit of the rally here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-05-20
HARLEY e. DOWNING DIES
QUITE UNEXPECTEDLY

Mr.. H. E. (Jake) Downing, A,
we'll known resident of Bristol town.
ship, who resided about three miles
southeast of Rural Dale, died sud
denly Monday, about noon, at his
home. Saturday night he had been
in McConnelsville, apparently in his
usual health. Sunday he did not feel
we'll, and was worse Monday, and
preparations were being made to
take him to Bethesda hospital,
GAINESVILLE, when he passed away.
Harley Emmett Downing was
son of the late James Downing, AMI
of Anna Stamford Downing, now
of Rural Dale. His wife was Lizzie
Butler. They were the parents OF
two children. Francis and Marilyu
Downing of the home. Besides his
wife and children and his mother. lie
is survived by one sister, Nellie,
wife of Eugene Derwacter, near
Rural Dale. One brother, William.
is deceased. Harley Downing was
farmer and spent all his life in Bris-
tol township. He was born where
Fred Downing now resides. He was
a member of Bristol grange.
Funeral services were held at Mt.
Carmel church Wednesday after
noon, with Rev. Mr. Green officiat-
ing. Burial was made in the GEM
etery at Duncan Falls.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-05-20
DAM DEDICATION

The Senecaville dam, one of the
| important units of the Muskingum
Watershed Conservancy District un-
dertaking, was dedicated Friday
to the primary purpose of flood pre-
vention. Thousands of people who
went to the celebration to get their
first sight of Seneca Lake had their
plans upset by the weather They
did not see much of the lake, but
they saw convincing evidence of the
need of holding back surplus water
at times of excessive rainfall
It rained and it poured Small
streams jumped out of their banks
Some of the state highways were
covered with water. Mud was ev-
erywhere except on hard surfaces.
Out-Of-doors was no good place for
anybody to be, much less for a cele-
bration. The prgram was largely
spoiled, although it had been care
fully and elaborately planned and
thousands of people desired to at
tend.
Seneca Lake, of interest to local
people because it is nearer than any
other lake formed by the conserva-
tion work will be and because it is
the second largest artificial lake in
Ohio, is a mile from Senecaville and
about six miles northeast of Cald-
well. It's present area is 1,2O0
acres and when the water is passing
over the Tainter gate spillways it
will be $3.50 acres. When the gates
are closed the lakes area will in
crease to $40 for ordinary flood
control. It will retain ten feet of
water above the normal flood level.
Eventually it will be encircled By
good highways and surrounded by
numerous cottage sites. 1t will Offer
great outing recreational facilities
for many people and furnish an mex
haustible supply of water for the
surrounding district
The dam is on Seneca fork of
Wills creek. The impounding basin.
it is declared, will absolutely re-
move danger of floods along Wills
creek. The dam cost more than
half a million dollars, and is consid-
cred a perfect piece of work from an
engineering standpoint Marietta
Times.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-05-20
DEATH OF DELBERT MENDEL

Mr.. R. L. Mendel of this place has
received word of the death of his
nephew, Delbert Mendel, Of Billings,
Mont. The deceased's mother, Mrs.
Elroy Mendel, was before marriage
Kate Roberts, daughter of McCrack-
en- Roberts, of Bristol township. She
is sister of George Roberts OF this
place. His father, Elroy Mendel,
deceased, was brother of r. j..
Mendel of this place
The following is taken from a
Billings, Mont, paper: Delbert Men
del, youngest son of Mrs. Elroy Men
del, died at 715 Wednesday even
ing in the Billings hospital Mr..
Mendel had been in failing health
for about six weeks. He leaves to
mourn his death a young wife, Mrs.
Nancy Burdett Mendel; two small
daughters, his mother, two sisters;
Mrs. Earl Thompson and Mrs. Her
bert Phelps; three brothers, James,
Claude and Emmett, and many other
relatives. Delbert was 33 years of
age-born in 1904, at Ontario, Wis
consin. When boy nine years
of age he moved with his parents to
the homestead four miles east OF
Winifred in 1913. Delbert was well
liked by everyone. He was atten-
tive to business and was a farmer
and stock raiser for a time in this
section. He then moved to the Mis-
souri, river country and acquired
piece of land near the river He sold
this to the government when Fort
Peck dam became evident. He then
bought an irrigated place between
Billings and Red Lodge. Chances
of success for him and his little fam
lily looked bright when sickness cut
short his active young life. Every
one of the Winifred section is deep
ly grieved at the passing of this fine
young man. and extend their heart
felt sympathy to his sorrowing rela-
tiyes. Funeral services will be held
at $3.50 Monday afternoon at Wini-
fred, with the Rev. George Hirst of
St James Episcopal church, Lewis
town, in charge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-05-20
EIGHTH GRADE COMMENCEMENT


M. Il Nj. High School Auditorium
Wednesday, May 26, 2 p. M: Pi-
ano solo, Medley" Pollyann Fin
ley; invocation, Rev. A. N. Grove;
recitation, "Let Me Walk With the
Men In the Road" George Price;
violin solo, "Angels' Serenade." Z"
Braga, Mary Smith; recitation, "How
Did You DE-" Richard Archer;
girls glee club, ''Neapolitan Nights"
Zamecnik recitation, ut Couldn't Be
Done," Eleanor Hammond; Malta
chorus, 'Songs My Mother Used To
Sing" recitation, when Your Pa
Comes Home" Betty Allen; violin
solo, Crimson Bushes" Dorothy
Byers recitation, "America For
Me-" Leroy Grandstaff; boys glee
club, Cant You Hear Me Calm
Caroline" Roma; recitation, Grad
atm" Marian Morris; sermon, Rev.
c. E. Bulen, pastor Methodist Prot
estant church; presentation of di-
plomas, Supt. J. M. Turner; benedic-
ton, Rev. A. N. Grove.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-05-20
j. e. MILLER DIES MONDAY
FUNERAL HELD WEDNESDAY

Mr.. J. Emmett Miller, IA, we'll
known lifelong resident Of Malta, a
member of one Of the pioneer fam
lilies of Morgan county, passed away
Monday afternoon at 12:40, at Be-
thesda hospital, GAINESVILLE, where he
had been since Saturday. While his
health had been poor for some time,
he had been confined to his home for
only about week. Death was due
to bladder trouble and compllca-
tions.
Mr.. Miller was son of the late
John deacon and Nancy A. Wright
Miller, and was born and reared on
the farm now owned by Frank Nor
thrup in upper Malta. His grand
father, Edward Miller, was born in
England, and at the age of 10 years
came to America and settled near
Beverly. Later he moved to what is
now the w. T. Porter farm in Malta
township, where John Miller was
born. The latter became one OF the
county's most prominent citizens
was one of the incOrporators OF the
Malta National bank, and was also
director of the First National bank
of this place, and dealt extensively
in real estate. He was twice mar
ried. His first wife was Elizabeth
McComas, and to this union were
born two children, Mrs. Kate M.
Stanbery, widow of E. M. Stanbery,
of this place, and Hiel D. Miller, de-
ceased. By his second marriage
were three children, the late Harry
E. Miller, Blanche Miller, deceased,
wife of B. F. Reed, and j. Emmett
Miller, the subject of this sketch.
The deceased loved fishing and
hunting and outdoor life in general
He was one of the best mechanics
this county ever. produced, and as a
gardener he could not be excelled.
To those not intimately acquainted
with Emmett Miller, he might seem
distant and unfriendly, but his long
time friends and neighbors VINO
knew him best, found him to be
kindly and companionable, honor
able and square in all his dealings.
Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. An
ma Palmer Miller; one daughter,
Mrs. Ruth Sweet; granddaughter,
Miss Virginia Sweet, of Boston,
Mass, and a half sister, Mrs. Stan
berry of McConnelsville.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
Malta M. e. church, with Rev. Paul
I. Wachs officiating. Interment was
made in Malta cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-05-20
BELL-McNAMARA RITES

The marriage of Tommy Bell,
youngest son Of Mr.. and Mrs. G.. NJ.
Bell of this place, and Miss Betty
Mcnamara, daughter of Mrs. Helen
Kennard Bucher, of Columbus, took
place Sunday morning. May 16, 1T
Newport, KY, the ceremony being
performed by justice of the peace.
They left here Saturday evening, ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Warne Following the marriage GER
emony, the two couples motored to
Columbus to the home Of the brides
mother, where wedding dinner was
served. The bride and groom came
here Sunday, and for the present are
staying at the home of Mrs. Bell S
aunt, Mrs Harry G. Betz. Mr.. Bell
and wife are both high school grad
yates, and Mrs. Bell recently grad
uated in comptometry at Columbus.
Mr.. Bell is employed here with his
brother, Mr.. Eugene Bell, in the
Blue Bell confectionery. They plan
to go to housekeeping here soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bell are popular
among the young social set, and
their many friends are extending
congratulations and best wishes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-05-20
Sister OF Andrew Mick Dies

Mrs. Sadie Turner So, former
resident of Crooksville, died last
Thursday evening at the home OF
her daughter, Mrs. Sanford Pierce OF
Philo, following a years illness. Fn-
neral services were held Sunday af-
ternoon, with Harley w. Bankes Of
Cambridge officiating. Interment
was made in Hemlock cemetery.
Surviving Mrs. Turner are one son,
John Gooding, who is located in
West Virginia; five daughters, Mrs.
Bruce Novaria Of GAINESVILLE; Mrs.
Arthur Veyon, Philo; Mrs. G. e. Hill
liza, Cleveland; Mrs. Alfred holland
of Pennsville, and the daughter
named at whose home she died. She
also leaves three brothers, Leonard
Mick of Wichita, Kan; Dennis Mick
of Denver, Colo, and Andrew Mick
of Wheeling, w. Va, former resi-
dent of McConnelsville; and four
sisters, Mrs. Bertha Simmons Of
Parkersburg, w. Va; Mrs. Jennie
Colo of Eldorado, Kans., and Misses
Frances and Edith Mick, both Of
Chicago. The deceased was mem
Der of the Church of Christ at Hem
lock-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-05-20

which is approved. Said administra-
tor who is allowed compensation in
the sum Of $42054, is discharged.
Inventory is filed in the estate of
Bessie Sells, deceased.
The will of Rebecca Mccain, de-
ceased, is presented for probate.
RECORDERS OFFICE
!. F. H. and Carrie Phillips to Ohio
Fuel Gas Company, Deerfield, 20
acre lease.
George and Annie Komaromi to
New York Coal Company, deed, 6-1O
acre, York, 81.
Bernice Chappelear to E. M. Wat
kins, deed, one acre. Homer, 81.
Emma Henery to Ernest and Ruth
Henery, 125 acre, deed, Marion, ST..
George B. Kenney and wife to j..
|C. Whipple and wife, McConnels-
vile lot, 81.
J. Enfield Brokaw, deceased, 10
Della Mae Wainwright, 1872 acres,
Windsor, certificate of transfer.
VIM. v. Geddes, deceased, to l..
H. and D. w. Geddes, Elda Geddes
Rider and Letha Mercer, 13O acres,
Marion township, affidavit for trans
fer.
D. w. Geddes ct al to L. H. Ged-
,des, 40 acres, Marion township,
deed, 81.
L. H. Geddes ct al to Elda Geddes
Rider and David w. Rider, 80 acres,
Marion, deed, 81.