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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-16
MISS SEVALL ON TRIP

Miss Cleo Sevall, R. NJ, daughter
of Geo. E. Sevafl and wife, Bloom
township, who is engaged in nurs-
ing at Bethesda hospital, Zanes-
vile, is enjoying a two weeks va
cation in Arendtsville, Pa. Miss Se-
vail accompanied Mrs. Arnold Omer,
who was badly injured in an
automobile accident on route 40,
not long ago, to her home, last
Tuesday Miss Sevall writes she en-
joys the mountains, and says they
make her feel that Morgan county
is comparatively level now. Many
deer are seen from time to time
near the Omer home, and the peo-
pie must build very high fences to
keep them away from the young or
chards. Arendtsville is. not far from
Gettysburg, Pa, and Miss Sevall
has been over the battlefield there
and plans are made for many sight
seeing trips during her visit.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-16
ATTY WINEGARDNER OUT AS
ASST. ATTORNEY GENERAL

According to news reports from
Columbus, the resignation of Assist
ant Attorney General Reed M. Wine
gardner, requested by Attorney
General Herbert S. Duffy, was sub
mitted and accepted Wednesday.
Atty Winegardner, candidate
for place on the supreme court,
resigned, he said in a letter to the
attorney general, because Duffy
would not permit an employe in his
office to engage in any campaign
other than that of the attorney gen.
eral himself. Attorney General
Duffy is candidate for re-nomina
ton In his letter of acceptance,
it is stated Duffy said he "appreciat-
ed the contributions" by Winegard-
ner. When asked about this, Wine
gardner said he was forced to "kick
back" five percent of his salary each
month since he was first engaged by
Duffy-February 8, 1887.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-16
GOVERNMENT TO PAY
100 PERCENT

The big food control bill passed
the senate yesterday, and now
goes to the president for his sigma
ture, which is expected within the
next few days. Passage of this
measure, in the house of represen
tatives and later in the senate with
several amendments, means 100
percent payment by the federal gov
ernment of costs of the Muskingum
Watershed Conservancy district, in
stead of the 1890 percent basis
passed by the house The measure
also means three more dams in the
Muskingum watershed-at Dillon,
Frazeysburg and Killbuck.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-16
POSTMASTERS MAY GET
JOBS FOR LIFE

Congress approved a bill Tuesday
extending civil service to postmas~
ters in the first, second and third
class offices, throughout the coun-
try. 1t is stated that only Presi-
dent Roosevelt's signature is neces-
sary to put the measure into effect.
The law would permit incumbent
postmasters to retain their posts by
taking non-competative examina-
tions when their present four year
terms end. The senate must con-
firm these appointments which
would be for life it is stated.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-16

Charles Taylor, 81, former su-
perintendent of the Morgan county
home, and one of the best known
residents of this locality, passed
away Saturday morning at 2:45
O'Clock at his home near the fair
grounds. While he had not been in
good health for several years, the
cause of his death was paralysis.
He suffered stroke about two
weeks before his death, and from
then on, his condition was critical.
He was son of the late James and
Rosanna Farrell Taylor and was
born June 20, 1871. His entire life
was spent in this county. On June
20, 1896, he was united in mar
riage with Miss Rena Scott Her
death occurred March 80, 1892. To
this union were born six sons, of
whom four survive They are;
near Malta; Lincoln and Londell of
this place. One son, Love Andrew
Taylor, who was a member of the
GAINESVILLE police force, died May 27.
1895, and son, Luther, died at
the age of Is months. April 8,
1898, Mr. Taylor married Miss
Daisy Wagner, who survives. He
also leaves 10 grandchildren and
one sister, Mrs. Ida Anderson, OF
Bristol township. Brothers and sis
ters deceased are: Asbury and Jas.
Taylor: Mrs. Cornelia Sherwood,
Mrs. Margaret Johnson and Miss
Jane Taylor.
The deceased was a good farmer.
For time he was farm boss at the
county home, and in 1911 he was
appointed superintendent of the
county home, position he held un-
til 1935-in all more than "a years
longer than any other person
in Morgan county ever served
in that capacity. AS superin-
tendent Mr. Taylor showed mark
ed ability, and was one Of the out
standing county home superintend-
ents in the state. He managed the
farm we'll, and his judgment on
business matters was always sound,
and practical He was a good cit
izen-always had pleasant, friend
ly greeting, and leaves many close
friends who regret his passing. He
was a member of Corinthian lodge,
No. III, F. & A. NJ, and was ever
keenly interested in that order.
Sunday evening at o'clock the
full Masonic funeral services were
conducted at his late home. Mon
day afternoon at 2 o'clock, last pub
lie rites were held at the home, with
Rev. S. R. Martin of GAINESVILLE, Of
ficiating. The pail bearers were the
four sons, and two nephews-How-
ard and Stewart Taylor. Interment
was made in the McConnelsv1lle
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-16
DONALD TORBERT TO TAKE
TRIP ABROAD

Prof. Donald Torbert, teacher of
art in the University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis, came Sunday for a few
days visit in Malta with his mother,
Mrs. C. R. Torbert, and other rela-
tives. He leaves Friday for New
York City, and June 20 sails for
Europe on the French steamer He
De France. While he is to study art,
it is to be an informal trip. He
plans to be gone three months, and
the most of the time to be spent
in Paris, and in Florence, Italy,
which have the famous art CALLER
les in the world. Mr.. Torbert has
been re-employed for his third year
at the University of Minnesota.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-16
DELLA SCOTT SELLS PROPERTY

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Barrell
have purchased the Mrs. Della Scott
property near the school grounds.
They will put some repairs on it,
but have not decided whether they
will occupy it themselves, or rent it.
Mrs. Scott has not yet given pos
session, and has not decided as to
her future place of residence. The
deal was made through the Kenney
real estate agency.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-16
PHILIP MANLY HAS o. S. u.
ASSISTANTSHIP

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Manly of NAL
ia attended the commencement ex-
ercises Monday at o. S. w., where
their son, Philip graduated from the
college of veterinary medicine DR..
Manly accompanied them home for
few days vacation. About June
Is he will leave for Danville, ILL.,,
where he will be this summer as as
sistant to DR.. e. e. Slater. He will
return to Columbus this fall, where
he has an assistantship at O. S. U.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-16
ATTENDING OHIO UNIVERSITY

The following entered Ohio Uni
versity, Monday, where they are TAX
ing eight weeks postgraduate work:
w. o. Porter Of Malta, and Miss Ha-
eel Bell, both of the M. e M. high
school faculty; Miss Jean Cook, Miss
Gertrude Martin, Miss Faye Cor
dray, Malta, and Miss Pauline Full
ler, Ringgold.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-16
REV. AND MRS. HI. III. SCOTT
HOME FROM LONG TRIP

Df. and MIS-. Howard II. Scott re-
turned Saturday from seven
months automobile trip, which took
them to Florida; other southern
states, Old Mexico, California, and
western states, in all covering 12,-
344 miles, including approximately
1900 miles in Old Mexico. Rev. Scott
furnished this paper number of very
interesting letters while away, and
he is preparing other articles deal
ing with their trip, which this paper
will publish. After spending the
summer here at their home, DR.. and
Mrs. Scott will likely go south for
the winter. Mr.. Scott has travelled
in every state in the union and is
familiar with ali the National parks.
He said the people here have a civic
pride that is very commendable. So
many towns and cities seemed to
have forgotten the use Of paint, and
the years have gone hard with them.
But here the homes and lawns are
kept trim and neat. II never saw
the. towns of Malta and McConnels-
Willie, and the 4 valley of the Mus
kingum SO beautiful as they seem
this week, as we return
Among friends they visited in
California were Mrs Alice Thomp-
son Taylor and Mrs. Nellie Thomp-
son Bolton, both daughters Of the
late Joseph Thompson and Addie
Pinkerton Thompson. Others lOcat-
ed in Los Angeles were Mrs. Mary
Porter Gibson Frost, and husband,
Ray Frost, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Porter, Mr.. Hamer Porter, and Miss
Grace Morris At Anaheim they Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Spence and
Mrs. Edith Barnes GantZ, sister of
Mrs Spence At Santa Barbara
they visited at the home of DR.. and
Mrs. VIM. j. Mellinger, and at Bak-
ersfield, Dr. and Mrs. Delmar
Fletcher, and were entertained at
the home of Mr. Scott's brother,
who is professor of social ethics.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-16
LAWRENCE-BERRY

Mr.. Donald Lawrence and Miss
Helen Berry, both Of this place,
were united in marriage Saturday
afternoon by Ezra Mcdaniel, j. p,
Of Malta. Mrs. Lawrence is beau
ty parlor operator, and Mr.. Law
renee is truck driver for the Croy
lumber company.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-16
G. e. FISHER BANQUETED

Mr.. c. E. Fisher, local funeral di-
rector, attended banquet Monday
night at the Deshler-W -Wallick hotel,
Columbus. given in honor of the
past presidents Of the state associa-
tion OF funeral directors and en-
balmers. OF the % past presidents,
but ~ of them were present. The
banquet was an elaborate one.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-16
MRS. CHARLES LINDSAY'S
FATHER DIES

Mrs. Charles Lindsay of this place
was called to Crestline Tuesday
morning because of the death of hel
father, John Clemens, 81, who pass
ed away Monday night. The deceased
had been in the employ of the Penn
sylvania railroad company for many
years. His wife is deceased. Sur
viving are six children.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-06-16
MISS NAYLOR AT BATTLE
CREEK SANATORIUM

Miss Lucille Naylor, daughter of
DR.. and Mrs. j. B. Naylor, of NAL
ia, who was given a leave of alb
sence more than a year ago from
the Lima schools, where she taught
for number of years, because Of
poor health, remains quite i'll. Two
weeks ago she entered the Battle
Creek, Mich, sanatorium, for treat
ment, and will likely remain there
for several more weeks. She is suf-.
fering with nervous trouble and
other complications.