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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-01-06
FATHER OF MRS. FRANK MARTIN
DIES AT DALE

John B. Ross, 80, we'll known and
highly respected resident of Dale,
father of Mrs. Frank Martin of this
place, passed away last Thursday
about noon. He had been in poor
health for some time with general
infrmities. fnfaes taMc.s Mr. Ross was born in
county, Jan. s, 1856. He was a son
of the late Isaac and Elizabeth Beck
ett Ross, who were prominent old
families of eastern Washington
county. On April |, 1874, Mr.. Ross
was united in marriage with Miss
Adelia Bachelor. Mr.. and Mrs. Ross
resided in Waterford township for a
time, and later located in Chester.
hill. About SO years ago they NOV.
ed to their farm at Dale, where Mrs.
Ross passed away Feb. 20, 1929. In
his earlier life Mr.. Ross had ex.
tensive timber interests, but later
devoted his time to farming. He
was talented in music, and was a
singing school teacher for a number
Of years. For more than 40 years
he directed the choir at the u B.
church at Dale. He was member
three sons and one daughter-El
Ross of Roxbury; Newell I. Ross, De.
troit, Mich; Carlos M. Ross of the
family home, at Dale, and Mrs. Ger
trude Martin, wife of Frank Martin
of this place. A daughter, Mrs. Lee
Barnhart, died about ten years ago.
He also leaves 10 grandchildren;
nine great grandchildren, and the
following sisters-Mrs. Elizabeth
Bachelor of Dale; Mrs Nettie Ellis
and Mrs. Louise Hoon, Chesterhill:
Mrs. Nena Wilson, Roxbury, and
Katie Gilliland of Layman. Four
brothers and four sisters are deceas-
ed.
Funeral rites for Mr. Ross were
held Saturday afternoon at 1870
O'Clock. Rev. Barlow conducted
the services. Burial was made in
the Dale cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-01-06
DIR. JOHN STAHL ELECTED
FOR THIRD YEAR

The East Cleveland Signal gives
quite a little prominence to the cleo,
tion Of DR.. John Stahl as president
of the East Cleveland Business as
sociation. He has been elected to
that position for the third year DR..
Stahl who is a graduate Of M. & M.
has been located in East Cleveland
for the practice of his profession.
for number of years, and has
made good. From the paper refer
red to. published Dec. IT, is taken
the following:
"This week the towns all a-pretty
with lighted Christmas trees on ev-
cry safety zone down the avenue
and others suspended from trolley
poles on Hayden. The whole scheme
Of decorations has been designed to
fit in with the private displays Of
merchants and the credit goes to the
East Cleveland Business association
which did the work and paid the
bill. 1t is the second year the or
ganiZation has done the job in it's
two years existence. 1t must have
ways permission to use the trolley
poles as they have never permitted
anything of the sort before. Or else
it's part of the new railway attitude.
DR.. Stahl, we see, is reelected
president Of the association for his
third term and retains the distinc-
tion Of being the first and only pres
ident. We wish him and his splen-
did helpers continued success for
these merchants have had plenty al
civic spirit mixed in with business
and the annual picpics are not to be
forgotten.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-01-06
CHILD RECOVERING FROM
GUN SHOT WOUNDS

Dana, the three year old son Of
Deane Sheets, Windsor township,
has been at the county home hos
pital for about three weeks suffer.
ing from gun shot wounds 1t is
stated that the child was playing
with a 22 calibre revolver which
was loaded, and in some manner it
was discharged, the bullet striking
the child in his left ankle, and fol-
lowed up his leg about half way be.
tween his knee and body, when it
came out and struck his arm, and
glanced striking in the body, the
bullet lodging in the liver. He was
taken to Memorial hospital for an
X~ray, and it was thought best not
to try to remove the bullet. For a
time the child was in dangerous
condition, and it was thought that
he would not live, but now he is do
ing fine, and unless complications
arise, he will likely be able to leave
the hospital soon
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-01-06
KENNETH PORTER DOING WE'LL

Mr.. Kenneth Porter, near Ring
gold, who was badly injured last
Thursday morning while working in
the oil fields on the Harper place,
Union township, is doing we'll. Mr..
Porter and w. L. Alexander were
blowing a we'll under air pressure
when about IL feet of the casing,
weighing several hundred pounds
blew out, and struck Mr.. Porter
across the back. The X~ray shows
that the fifth lumbar vertebrae was
fractured, and the spinous process
of the 123 and 4th vertebrae, torn
off, For time it was feared that
the spinal cord was injured, and his
condition critical. But such is not
the case, and the specialists believe
that he will get we'll, but he will
likely be laid up for several months.
1t is expected that he will be plac-
ed in cast this week. He is at the
Mt. Carmel hospital, Columbus. Mr..
Alexander suffered minor injuries.
The air pressure threw slime from
the well all over him.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-01-06
MRS. FUIlMER, 80, DIES
In EAST WINDSOR

Mrs. Emily Fulmer, 80, widow Of
William Fulmer, we'll known resi-
dent of East Windsor, and one of
the oldest residents of the county,
passed away Monday morning, jan
3, at 10 O'Clock, following several
weeks decline with general infirmi-
ties. She was daughter of the
late Simeon and Elizabeth Parr
Haught, and was born at Archers s
Fork, Washington county, April 16,
1S4S. Her husband died some years
ago. For time Mr.. and Mrs. Full
mer resided in West Virginia. They
moved to East Windsor about 80
years ago. Since the death OF her
home with her daughter, Mrs. Ber-
nard Hanson. However her death
occurred at the home of her grand.
she was visiting when taken ill. Mr..
and Mrs. Fulmer were the parents
of seven children, five of whom died
when young. Surviving are Mrs.
Bernard Hanson, of East Windsor.
and Marvin Fulmer. near GAINESVILLE.
She also leaves seven grandchildren
and three great grandchildren. Two
brothers are deceased. Mrs. Full
mer's long life was we'll spent. She
was a good Christian woman, and
was loved and respected by wide
circle of reighbOrs, friends and ac-.
quaintances. She was member OF
the Fairyiew Christian church.
Funeral services for Mrs. Fulmer
were held Wednesday afternoon at
100 o'clock at the Fairview church.
with interment in the churchyard
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-01-06
COUNCIL REORGANIZES

The city council met Wednesday
evening, which was the first meeting
for 1898. All members were pres
ent except HI. B. Hooper, who is in
Florida. The mayors annual report
was read to council. This report is
published elsewhere in this issue
The council organized with DR.
C. S. Dye president of council.
Mayor Medley announced the var
ious committees. The first named
is its chairman. The committees fol-
low. Finance, law and order, John
son, Hooper and Lindsay; build
ings and public grounds, Lindsay,
Kennard and Dye: fire and light,
Dye, Lindsay and Johnson; public
service, Kennard,' Foster and Hoop
er; sewer, Foster, Dye and Hooper;
street and alley, Hooper, johnson
end Kennard.
Malta Council Organizes
At a meeting of the new Malta
village council held Tuesday even
ing, H. L. Dougan was chosen pres
ident of council Committees were
named by Mayor Norm. The first
named in each instance is chairman !:
Ordinance, Dougan, Smith, and
Woodward; street, alley and sewer,
Woodward, Smith and Clawson;
light and fuel, Smith, Lindimore
and Riley; Union hall, river bank
and public grounds, Woodward,
Riley and Lindimore; purchasing
committee, Smith, Woodward and
Lindimore; finance, Woodward,
Clawson and Dougan; fire, Clawson,
Riley and Smith.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-01-06
PNEUMONIA FATAL TO
MRS. VANDALIA REX

Mrs. Vandalia Rex, rs, widow of
J. p. Rex, passed away last Thurs
day night at 10 o'clock, at the home
of her son Paul Rex of East Bloom,
following weeks illness with pneu-
n1onia. Her home was at Renrock,
but she had gone to make an ex.
tended stay with her son. She was
a daughter of the late John Reed
and wife, prominent residents Of
Renrock. Surviving her are five
sons-,Howard and Carl Rex of Rem
rock; John Pierve Rex, New York
Harry Rex of Montana, and Paul
Rex, of East Bloom. She also leaves
one brother, Charles Reed, of Rem
rock A daughter, Mrs. Nellie Nc
Intyre, is deceased, and another
daughter died in infancy. Two
brothers, John and James Reed are
also dead. Mrs. Rex was member
of the Renrock Methodist Protestant
church.
Funeral services were held Sun
day afternoon at / o'clock, at the
Renrock M. P. church. Interment
was made in the Ark. Springs ceme-
terry.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-01-06
CLEMENS-ANDER NUPTIALS

The marriage of Mr.. Carl Glenn
ems, son of MT. and Mrs. William
Clemens, of Malta, and Miss Martha
Vera Anderson, of Poplar ridge,
both popular young people, was
solemnized at noon Saturday
at the manse of the local Pres
byterian church, with Rev. Charles
Caller, officiating They were ac-
companied by the brides sister, Mrs.
Harold Garvin. Following the cer-
emony wedding dinner was serv-
ed at the home Of the brides par
ents. Mr.. Clemens is distributing
operator with the Muskingum Val
ley Asphalt & Supply company. His
wife has been employed with Whites
five and ten cent store, Malta. For
the present they are residing in NAL
ta, where they are receiving con.
gratulationS
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-01-06
MRS. ,LEVLSA HUGHES DIES
AT NIECE'S HOME

Mrs. Levisa Hughes, 81, whose
illness was noted in this paper last
week, passed away last Friday at
the home of her niece, Mrs w. M.
Newton, of Malta. Death was due
to bronchial pneumonia. She was
the last of a family Of IA children
born to William and Elizabeth Nor
ris Woodward of Lemon Hill. Mrs.
Hughes was born Oct. g. 1850. On
Oct. S, 1870, at McConnelsville, she
was united in marriage with Hiram
Hughes. To this union were born
three daughters and two sons. Two
daughters are deceased. Surviving
her are her two sons, William
Hughes of New Marshfield, and
ter, Mrs. Ethel Miricle, of Summer.
field She also leaves 10 grand.
children and three great grandchil-
dren. Her husband passed away
Dec. 2S, 1928. Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes
resided for many years in Vlnton
county, near Macarthur. Following
the death Of her husband, for the
most part, Mrs Hughes made her
home with her children. On Oct.
make an extended stay with her
niece, Mrs. Newton. MRS. Hughes
was a sister of the late Perry Wood
ward, father of Mrs. Newton). She
was a highly esteemed woman. She
was member of the Methodist
church. Following her death, the
body was removed to Macarthur to
an undertaking parlOr.
Funeral services were held Mon
day afternoon at one o'clock, with
interment in the Elks cemetery, in
a grave beside her husband. The
cemetery is near Macarthur. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Kennard of Malta;
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Woodward, Penns-
Vile; Lee Woodward and Mrs. Ev,.
elyn Pennell of Cambridge, attended
the funeral.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-01-06
THE LOCAL OFFICIALS BEGIN
THEIR RESPECTIVE TERMS

But few changes among the local
officials took place Jan. /. Mayor
w. e. Medley, who had been serving
the unexpired term of A. B. Mercer,
resigned, and who was elected last
fall, began his full two years term
p w. MastersOn as marshal began
a two years term, and Miss Alice
Lowell succeeds Dale X. Perkins as
treasurer The members of council
are: H. C. Kennard, G. S. Dye, w. =.
Johnson and Fl. b. Hooper, who sue
ceed themselves, and O. p. Lindsay
and w. R. Foster, elected as new
members to succeed A. r. Adrean
and Byrl Ford who were not up for
re election. J. F. Dover, DR.. p. e.
Ralston and George Archer as mem
each entered upon another term.
The Morgan township trustees are:
Harry Miller and Clyde Parmiter
each for four year terms, and Ey-
erett R. Barkhurst, two year term.
K G. Riley enters upon another
term as township clerk; L. N. Sea-
man, as justice Of the peace, and T..
Sims begins term as constable. !,
Malta village has number OF
II. NORM succeeds Ezra Mcdaniel,
who had served faithfully and eff
ciently for number of terms. Er-
nest Price, as clerk and Miss Lucille
Lynn, treasurer, each enter upon
another term. Donald Baker sue
ceeds w. NJ Clements as marshal.
Members of council: HI. w. Wood
ward, Chester Smith, E. C. Clawson,
Lewis M. Riley, Lowell Dougan and
Harry Lindimore. Members of board
of public affairs. F. Demster, Q.
S. Riley and John Barnhart. Malta
township trustees: For four year
terms-Ernest Willis and Fred
Davis; two years, A. A. Sawyer.
Clerk, Pearl Dew; justice of the
peace, Ezra Mcdaniel.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-01-06
SHOPLIFTER AT WHITES STORE
SENT TO PENITENTIAIsY

Frank Earl JamisOn, 38, who was
found guilty of shoplifting here last
Wednesday by Mayor Medley, and
was fined $25 and costs and SEN
fenced to 10 days in Jail, was turn
ed over to Marietta officers Sunday,
where he was suspected of stealing
from store at that place. The po-
lice of that city, and prosecuting at.
torney succeeded in getting full
signed confession from Jamison, in
which he stated that he burglarized
store. Marietta, on May 81, 1887,
from which he stole more than 200
pairs of silk hose. It is stated that
he took the hose to Parkersburg
where he disposed of the most Of
them. Police of the two cities were
on his trail and last June he fled to
Bucyrus, where it is said he was
later arrested and served a sentence
in jail for shoplifting. He came to
McConnelsville last week. When
arraigned in common pleas court at
Marietta Monday before Judge Car
los M. Riecker, who is holding court
there while Judge Thomas is in
Florida, he pleaded guilty and was
sentenced to the Ohio penitentiary,
where he will serve from one to
May 81 that he robbed the Turner
Ebinger store He stated that he
entered by back door without any
trouble, stole II boxes of hose and
took them to West Virginia, where
he and his pals started to dispose Of
them at whatever they could get,
and spent the proceeds for liquor.
When they saw police trailing them,
they skipped to northern Ohio. 1T
is alleged that records reveal that
Jamison is native Of California,
and has been in trouble before,
largely as the result of shoplifting.
He was caught here last Wednes-
day stealing a pair of gloves from
Whites store.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-01-06

On Thursday evening, Dec. 80.
1897, the following committees
dents Birthday Ball celebration a
success in Morgan county: Executive
committee-Dr. Lee Humphrey, DR..
p. G. Ralston, DR.. Clarence Nor.
thrlp, Miss Jessie Wells, sec,y, r.
Dye, Mr.. James Turner, Nellie Dev-
lit Baker. This committee is for the
administration Of funds; also the
handling of emergencies in case 1t
become necessary to combat in.
fantile paralysis in Morgan county
Other committee chairmen are as
follows: Publicity, Victor Jaynes;
advertising, Community Civic club;
Goaety teants sup svecy07s g w. Maett arm
county agent, James Hum; manu-
factures, R. K. Brown, jr. retail
ers, Ralph Baker; professionals,
James Turner; hotels and restau..
rants, Roy (Fid) Walker; Ameri--
can Legion, G.. N. Snow; American
Legion Auxiliary, Mrs. Offord Rich
ardscn; Girl Scouts, Miss Helen
Lynn; Boy Scouts, Francis Kraps;
sports, Coach Walter Marquis; mu
sic, Wayne Northrup and c. n.
Snow; parent teachers, Mrs. w. N.
rural, Mr.. O. T. Clark.
There will be chairmen appointed
from the different towns in the
county, as the celebration this year
is not confined to just dance On
the presidents birthday but to any
function held any place in the coun.
ty by an organization or group Of
people, and it is hoped by chairman
and the different committees that
all in Morgan county will stop and
think, ''What Can l Do To Help In
So Noble A Cause, as The Fight
Against Infantile Paralysis?"
We all, no doubt, have seen the
ravages that this dreaded disease
causes. Let us all, as the National
Chairman Keith Morgan, has said,
"Stop and think of the kiddies, and
make this a great celebration dur
ing the month of January, 1938.'
The following are some of the
functions already planned: A card
party, to be held at the American
Legion hall, by the American Lee
giOn and Auxiliary, on Jan. IA;
square dance, to be held at the ar
mory building, by the firemen, on
Jan. 27; a round dance, to be held
at the armory building, on Jan. %.
There will be plenty of good music
at both dances. Also a basketball
game at the NJ & M. high school.
Further details as to the date Will
be announced later.-W. N. Byers,
Chairman
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-01-06
LAWLER-SMITH RITES

Mr. Roy Lawler and Miss Dora
Smith, both residents of the east end
Of town, were united in marriage
Friday evening by Rev. S. P. Moody,
at his home. They were attended
by Miss Ina Walker Mr.. Lawler is
the son of Mrs. Addie Lawler of this
place He is employed with the
county highway department, and is
a good dependable workman. His
wife is a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Smith, both deceased She
has been employed for some time
with the Cochran cigar factory, and
plans to continue her work there.
They are residing in an apartment
of the groom's mothers home, in
the east end of town.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-01-06
MRS. MARY HORN AND
DAUGHTER IN WRECK

Mrs. Mary Horn, of Malta, and
her daughter, Mrs. Nina Hartley, R.
N, of CrOOksville, were badly in.
jured Tuesday night about 10
O'Clock. They were returning from
Columbus when their machine left
the road and turned over an em-
bankment. on route 40, three miles
west of GAINESVILLE. 1t is believed
that when they reached the end Of
the three lane, recently improved
pavement, near Linnville, they did
not slow down for the narrower
road. Mrs. Hartley suffered frac-
ture of her left collar bone, and
concussion of the brain, and Mrs.
Horns skull is thought to be frac'
tured, and she has other injuries.
They were taken by ambulance TO
Bethesda hospital
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-01-06
LOUIS SMITH WEDS
ANNA II. HEAD

Mr. Lewis Smith, caretaker of the
local cemetery, and Mrs. Anna L.
Stewart Head, were united in mar
riage Monday evening at s O'Clock,
at the parsonage of the local M. p.
church, with Rev. L. s. Wees Off.
ciating. witnessing the ceremony
were the brides brother-inlaw and
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. John Harkins.
of this place, and her niece and hus-
band, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Stanton,
of Philo. Following the wedding,
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith went to the
home of the groom in the east end
of town, which was already furnish.
ed, and where they will reside Mr..
and Mrs. John Harkins entertained
Tuesday evening with dinner in
honor Of the newlyweds. Members
of the immediate families were the
guests,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-01-06
MARION FISHER RESUMING
MEDICAL STUDIES

Mr.. Marion Fisher of this place,
has re-entered the Western Reserve
Medical college, at Cleveland, where
he expects to complete his course.
Mr.. Fisher was compelled to drop
out about three years ago, because
of his health. He is now very much
improved. He has a year and half
to go before he finishes the course.
He was taken to Cleveland Sunday
by his father, c. E. Fisher, and
brother John Fisher. They went by
way of Youngstown and made a
brief visit with Mr.. Fishers son, DR..
Albert James Fisher, of the Youngs
town City hospital.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-01-06
MRS. ELLINGTON VISITS HERE

Mrs. Nettie Adrean Ellington of
New York City, visited here last
week with her father, Mr.. A. r.
ner party Friday at the Kennebec
hotel in honor of the 77th birthday
of her aunt, Mrs. ]. c. Whipple of
this place, which was also the we'd
ding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
Whipple. From here Mrs. Elling-
ton went to Cleveland to visit with
her two sisters and families. Mrs.
Ellington and husband recently re-
turned from a six weeks trip to
Europe. Mr.. Ellington is in the
of two daily newspaper companies.
His wife conducts private school
of expression in New York City.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-01-06
A NEEDY FAMILY

Our RinggOld correspondent
in this issue tells of the condi..
ton Of the Needles family, Un-
ion township, who lost their
home by fire, and practically
all contents, including clothing,
and food supplies. The family
consists of the mother and faith
er and their three children, all
i'll with whOoping cough, the
youngest a baby of 18 months
and Mr.. Needles father
has also been residing in the
same family Since the fire,
they have been living in
school bus body. The father is
crippled and unable to do hard
work.
Considerable money was
raised here Tuesday for the
family, and also clothing and
provisions. Anyone wanting to
assist this worthy family may
do so by leaving contributions,
clothing, provisions, etc., at the
office of Sheriff Adrean.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-01-06
MISS MARY GLENN ACCEPTS
POSITION IN INDIANA

Miss Mary Glenn of Meigsville
township, left Sunday for Bloom
vile, Ind, where she will make her
headquarters as home demonstra-
tion agent for Franklin county, Ind.
county agent, Mr.. Sell. Miss Glenn
is daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. L.
Glenn of Meigsville township, and
last year was home economics
teacher in M. & NJ, and declined to
accept that place again this year.
The position Miss Glenn now occu-
pies, has just been opened She is
eminently qualified to fill the place.
Her salary is $500 per year, with
an additional allowance for travel
ing EXPENSES.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-01-06
CHEVROLET Statesmen MEET

Last Thursday evening, Mr.. C. D.
Blair of Beverly, owner of the Chew
place, was host to the statesmen of
both places, here at the Kennebec
hotel. Following an elegant chick.
en- dinner, a business session was
held in which various matters of
business were discussed. Those pres
ent included from the Beverly agen-
cy: Mr. Blair, Charles Cole, John
Martin, Roy Johnson, Charles Matth-
ews, Fred Whittekind and Mr.. Tay-
lor; from the local agency: Walter
L. Daugherty, H. L. Dougan, C. A.
Neff, Wilbur G.. Forrest, Donald
Mace, Clyde landslide, Hugh Fer
guson and Floyd Snearly.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-01-06
SHOWER FOR RECENT BRIDE

Mrs. Harry Donehoo was hostess
to a miscellaneous shower, at her
home on New Years eve, for Mrs
VIM. j. East, the former Dorothy
Donehoo. Fourteen guests were
present-siX were former class
mates of Mrs. East at M. e M. The
out of town guests were Mrs. Chas.
Griffin of GAINESVILLE; Miss Louise
Mckay of Tippecanoe City, and Mrs.
Ray Chandler of West Lebanon,
Ind Mrs. East received many fine
and useful gifts. Games were enjoy
ed, and nice refreshments were serv"
ed by the hostess, assisted by Mrs.
Kate Finley and Mrs John Don
ehoo. In all it was happily spent
evening. All wish Mrs. East long
and happy welded life.