Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-12-22
Chesterhill
Walter Fisher Dies


the late Thos. C. and Corinda Reec
Fisher, was born at Chesterhill, II
the year 1869, and passed away
Thursday morning, Dec. 15, at the
home of his sister, Mrs. Sarah A
Penrose. Death was due to 6
stroke of paralysis, which he suffer.
ed several weeks ago, since which
time he had been bedfast, and for
the past three weeks was uncon.
scious. He was united in marriage
to Miss Stella Tulles of Bartlett
who died eight years ago. Those
who survive are his sister, Mrs. Pen
rose, and several close relatives. One
sister, Flora Fisher, and brother
John Fisher, are deceased. Mr.
Fisher great part of his life lived
at West Point, Miss, except the
past few years, when he was unable
to work, came to Chesterhill, where
he lived until his death. Funeral
services were held Saturday after
room at the Penrose home, with
Rev. G. G. Nutter in charge, with
burial at Chesterhill.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. George
Bocarasy pauline Triplett) Dec. Is,
a seven and quarter pound daugh-
ter, named Patricia Ann. Mr. and
Mrs. III. A. Triplett are grandpar-
ents.
Vernon Worthington of Washing
ton, D. c., who came Saturday to
visit his mother, Mrs. Eva Worth
ington, returned to Washington
Tuesday evening, accompanied by
his mother, who will spend the next
three months at Washington
Misses Anna Mae and Juanita
Schofield, students of the Mus
kfngum college, at New Concord,
came Friday for two weeks vaca-
tion with their parents, C. I. and
Bessie Schofield
Gayland Startling is confined to
bis home, suffering with grip. His
brother, Raymond Startling, is work
ing in the C. P. Yocom store, dur
ing his illness.
Mrs. Abbie Denny left Saturday
for GAINESVILLE, where she will spend
the next two weeks with Mrs. G. H.
Denny and daughter Frances.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Miller attended
the funeral of Philip Parrey, at Mel
sonville, Sunday.
Marion Rebekah Lodge
The Marion Rebekah lodge will
hold it's regular meeting Tuesday
evening, Dec 81 A special Christ
mas program with a tree and ex-
change Of gifts will be the feature
OF the evening. A pot luck. supper
will be served, and a social time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Appleman
and children and Oliver Gordon of
McConnelsville were Sunday guests
OF Mr. and Mrs. Everett Newburn.
Mrs Matte Edgerton who has
been living in part Of the Mammie
Smith house, has rented the Fred
Harmer house, where she moved
Monday. Mrs Edgerton returned
last week from Oklahoma, where
she spent the past four months with
her son, Russell Edgerton, and fam
lily
Noel Dyer, wife and daughter of
New Straitsville, spent Sunday with
Mrs. p. E. Berry and family.
Miss Dorothy Calendine who is a
student at Mountain State Business
college, Parkersburg, came home
Friday for the Christmas vacation.
Miss Maxine Startling, nurse at the
Camden-Clarke hospital, Parkers-
burg, spent Saturday and Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F.
S. Startling.
Miss Mona Mae Ewart is confined
to her home, suffering from an in
fected tooth. The poison from the
tooth has gone through her system,
causing her to be very ill.
Mrs B. e. Workman left Tuesday
for a weeks visit with her mother,
Mrs. Frank Sharp, at Lynchburg, o.
Mr.. Workman and children will join
her Saturday, where they will all
spend Christmas at the Sharp home.
Christmas Party
The Girl Scouts were hostesses
Monday evening to the Boy Scout
troop, at Christmas party, at the
gymnasium. There were AZ pres
ant. Games and contests were play
ed, and an exchange of gifts was
the feature of the evening. Refresh
ments were served by the Girl Scout
troop. A very enjoyable evening
was spent.
Good Will Class Party
Mrs. Esther Dunbar with Mrs.
Beatrice Williams assistant hostess, |
the Good Will Sunday
school class, with a Christmas party
evening, with Is members
present. The meeting was opened |
,y the president, Mrs. Marcella New
,urn, followed by the business meet |
ng program was rendered and |
games were played. An exchange of
gifts was the main feature of the
evening, and a social time enjoyed.
Ralph Thomas left Saturday for
where he will spend the
text two weeks with his wife.
Mrs. Anna Dixon who is working
t the Charles woodward home, is |
pending a few days with Mr.. and
drc Humnhrpvvil1n at Williams.