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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
DRAKE-BARNES WEDDING

Miss Lola Barnes and Mr.. Dale
Drake were united in marriage, Sat
urday, Oct L, at the Methodist par
sonage, Marietta, with Rev. Bum.
gardener officiating. The bride was
attractively gowned in blue with
black accessories. She is the daugh-
ter of H. III. and Matte Barnes, for
merly of Morgan county. The groom
is the son of George Drake, near
Swift, and is engaged in the trans
portatiOn Of school children. They
will reside with the groom's father.
Saturday evening the brides par
ents served bounteous wedding
supper, feature of the occasion
being a large three tier wedding
cake, with miniature bride and
groom, baked by a sister of the
bride, Mrs. Dorothy Wagner. Those
attending were Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald
Sampson and children Leroy and
Carolyn, Mr.. and Mrs. Woodrow Mil.
ler and children Ronald and Melva
Mr.. and Mrs. Truman Wagner anc
children Arlene and Ruth Ann, Mrs
Muriel Brooks and children Ken
meth, Mary Evelyn and Wayne, the
Misses Lucille, Luverne and Alta
Barnes, George Drake, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. H. Barnes and the bride and
groom.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
THE REUNION OF THE CHARLES
BARKER FAMILY

A very pleasant family gathering
Of descendants of the late c. J..
Barker and wife, one time promi-
nent residence of this place, was
held last Saturday, when rel
tives met at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. E. D. Shafer, and later
were dinner guests at the Kennebec
hotel, of Mr. Harry Fernald. Covers
were laid for the following: Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Fernald and daughter,
of Upper Montclair, N. j.; DR.. Fred
D. Barker and wife, of Granville,
and son Vernon Barker, and wife,
Akron, and Dana Barker, and wife,
Columbus; DR.. and Mrs. J. E. Brown,
Columbus; Miss Mabel Fernald,
teacher of psychology, Cincinnati;
Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Shafer and son
Fred, Of this place. Mr. Fernald is
certified accountant. He and Miss
Mabel Fernald are children of the
late DR.. James G. Fernald, and Net
tie Barker Fernald. The latter was a
sister of Mrs. Shafer, Dr. Barker
and Mrs. j. E. Brown, children of the
late C. l.. Barker. DR.. Fernald
was at one time pastor OF the Bap-
tist church of this place, and later
compiled a dictionary, and several
books, one of them being EXPIRES
sive English" and another was "A
Working Grammar of the English
Language"
DR.. Fernald was perhaps the best
educated person ever to reside All
this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
MRS. LYDIA ANNIE RILEY
DIES UNEXPECTEDLY

| Mrs. Lydia Annie Riley, wife OF
George W. Riley, of Malta township,
| died very suddenly Sunday after
noon, about 2 o'clock, following a
/ sudden heart attack. While she had
suffered at times with heart trouble,
she had apparently been in her US
ual health during the day, and was
stricken at home, when walking
across the floor. In an instant she
expired. Daughter Of the late Will
liam H. Vanoster, Civil war soldier,
and Mrs. Esther McGregor Vanoster,
she was born in Bristol township,
July 18, 1875. AT the time of her
death her age was 62 years, two
months and IA days. Her entire life
was spent in Morgan county. Sur
viving are her husband, to whom she
was married in December, 1897;
two sons, Charles, near McConnels-
vile, and William Riley Of Malta
township; and one daughter, Mrs.
Mabel Taylor of Fultonham. She
also leaves "a grandchildren and
three great grandchildren; two
brothers, w. H. Vanoster, former
mayor Of Elyria, and James Van
oster of Malta. One daughter, Mrs
Jennie Ham, is deceased. Mrs
Riley was member of the Metho-.
dist church.
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon at 2 O'Clock, at the
Main Street Church Of Christ of this
place, with Rev. T. A. Manley, Off
ciating. Interment was in Malta
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
EAGLES ASK SETTLEMENT OF
PENSION DISPUTE

Meeting at Columbus on Oct. 2,
the Fraternal Order Of Eagles, in a
prepared statement urged the social
security board at Washington to
''find some method Of adjusting its
differences with the Ohio aid for
the aged division that will not penal
ize innocent and defenseless aged
persons"
The local Eagles lodge Monday
sent kilograms direct to President
Roosevelt, Senators Donahey and
Bulkley and to Congressman Robert
T. Secrest, stating that Morgan
Aerie. F.. o. E., urges you to take
immediate steps to prevent the cut
ting off OF federal aid to the needy
aged Of the state Of Ohio, to pre-
vent unnecessary suffering on the
part of these innocent victims
The social security committees of
all Eagles lodges in Ohio are pre-
senting questionnaires to all candi-
dates. for the Ohio state legislature
to determine their attitude on the
proposed changes in the old age
pension and workmen's compensa-
tiOn laws.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
WHITEHOCgE RESTAURANT
SOLD TO JAMES LEEPER

The Whitehouse restaurant here,
Fred Whitehouse, proprietor, has
been sold to James Leeper. Mr..
Lseper is proprietor of the Rivera
near GAINESVILLE. and he and his wife
are experienced in the restaurant
businss. They plan to remodel the
interior here and to add improve
ments.
Mr.. Whitehouse, who has been
owner of the restaurant for the past
21 months, will be employed with
Merry e Cisler, contractors, for a
while, but further than that his
plans are not complete.
Mr.. Leeper took possession Tues
day afternoon. The bus station will
continue in that location, and is
open However, the restaurant de-
partment will be closed while the
room is being redecorated, and it
will not be open for business until
Saturday of this week, when it will
be open under the name of the
Coffee Shoppe.' Donald Mace will
assist Mr.. Leeper as manager.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
r.. w. HULL INJURED

Mr. Ralph w. Hull, we'll known
magician, Of Crooksville. was injur-
ed last week in peculiar accident
He was driving on the rough high
way near his farm in York town
ship, on a hillside road. The rear
wheels Of his automobile became
wedged in two deep ruts, and in at
tempting to raise the rear of the ma
chine with jack, the machine tip
ped sidewise and freed itself from
the rut, and ran wild down the hill
dragging Hull, whose clothing had
been caught in one of the front doors
of the auto. The car finally left the
road and overturned. While Mr..
Hull received more than 200 cuts,
bruises, scratches and bruises on his
face, head limbs ard body, he feels
that he was very fortunate in not
having more serious injuries.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
CAROLINE JAUCHIUs DIES

Funeral services for Mrs. Caro-
line Geyer Jauchius, 79, were helt
Sunday afternoon at the Jerusalem
Lutheran church, York township
Rev. w. C.. Buchholtz of Roseville
and Rev. D. P. Morris Of Glouster
officiated, with interment in the
church cemetery. She passed away
Thursday afternoon at O'Clock,
Sept. 20, at the home Of her son,
Herman l.. Jauchius, of Glouster,
following a long illness due to COM
plication and infirmities. The de-
ceased formerly resided near Deaver-
town, and was a member of the Je-
rusalem Lutheran church.
Mrs. Jauchius is survived by four
sons: C. H., of Princess, KY; Her.
man L., of Glouster; w. s., of New
ark, and G. G., of Mt. Pleasant,
Mich; two daughters, Mrs. Charles
Nolte, of Ashland, KY. and Mrs.
Clarence Kirkwood, Deayertown;
one brother, Louis Geyer, Naples,
KY, and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie
Farson, Russell, KY, and Mrs. Hen
ry Nolte. Ashland, KY. Twenty-Five
and two great grand
children also survive.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
DEATH OF REV. d. r. WARNE

Rev Daniel Ruby Warne, who
served for five years as pastor of the
local Presbyterian church, died
Sept. TO- at his home in Trenton,
N. j., after a long illness His age
was IT years. Born at Warren, Va,
he went to Trenton, N. j., for his
education, and entered the normal
school, and five years later was
graduated from Princeton Theologi-
cal Seminary After serving several
pastorates, he returned to Trenton
in 1927, where he had since resided.
He was twice married. BY his first
marriage were born three daugh-
ters, Helen, Margaret and Mary The
latter is deceased His second wife
survives, also two grandchildren.
The deceased had a personal ac-
quaintance with the late President
Woodrow Wilson.
Funeral services were held Sept.
II, with interment in Riverview
cemetery, New Jersey.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
DEATH OF JOHN w. REED

John w. Reed, Sc, retired mail
clerk Of GAINESVILLE, died Sunday
morning at a Rochester, Mimi, hos
pital, where he underwent a major
operation about two weeks ago. He
is survived by his wife whose maiden
name was Edna Belts, cousin of Mrs.
c. Z. Northrup Of this place; one
daughter, Frances, wife of Kennard
Cross, Of the home; one brother,
Thurman Reed. Oklahoma, and two
sisters, Mrs. Mae Richardson and
Miss Lille Reed, both of GAINESVILLE.
The deceased was prominent Ma
son, and was chaplain of Amity
lodge, GAINESVILLE, at the time Of his
death
Funeral services, under the aus
pices of the Masons, will be held this
afternoon at o'clock, at the home,
with interment in Greenwood ceme-
tery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
COUSIN OF MRS. e. d. SHAFER
DIES SUDDENLY

MRS. Arthur D. Barker, so, pass
ed away shortly before midnight
thursday at her home in the Oak
Grove neighborhood in Muskingum
township. Death was due to an en-
Doilsm and came suddenly while she
was sleeping and was apparently
without suffering.
Mrs. Myra Belle Kile Barker was
1 born near Lowell, Feb 2, 1869. She
was a daughter Of Samuel Clark
kile, and Esther Ann Fleck Kile,
and was direct descendant on her
mothers side Of Allen Devol, one Of
| the first company of As pioneers,
| who landed at Marietta April Z,
1888.
She attended school in Lowell
and was member of the first class
to be graduated from Lowell high
school. She taught for several years
In the public schools of Washington
county.
She was married Oct 10, 1905, to
Arthur Devol Barker, and since her
marriage she lived on the Barker
rarm in Muskingum township. Be-
SIDES her husband she leaves
daughter, Miss Margaret Devol
Barker Of the family home. Brothers
and sisters living are Misses Myrtle
and Maud Kile and Oliver Kile of
the Klle home, near Lowell: Mrs.
Mary Ray of Lowell and Spencer F.
k1le, near Lowell A sister, Mrs.
Margaret Kile Humiston, died Feb.
Il, 1888. There is also a nephew,
Robert Kile, of Lowell
Mrs. Barker was member of the
Lowell Christian church, Lowell
subordinate grange and the higher
grange orders, including the nation
al grange, Muskingum Farmers
club and Oak Grove Sunday school.
Her record of attendance at the Io-
cal Sunday school was almost per-
feet. Many years she did not miss a
single Sunday. She took an interest
in the affairs of the community and
enjoyed attending meetings of the
various groups with which she was
affiliated. While never demonstra-
tive, she was keenly aware and
sympathetic of the doings of her
friends and acquaintance.
Mrs. Barker was devoted to her
home and her family. With her
cheerful disposition she derived
great enjoyment from the better
things of life. She was a Christian
woman Of high moral character and
exemplified in her daily life strict
adherence to the principles of her
Times
Funeral services were held at the
family home at 2:2Qx=-n.cloek, Sun
day aftasnson. 1nterment was in
the Putnam cemetery. y'.ses----s -----~-
The deceased was a cousin of
Mrs. Woodie Barker Shafer, wife of
E. D. Shafer, of this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
County Home Inventory
FRIGHTENED HORSE
CAUSES ACCIDENT

Mrs. Daniel Angus, 81, of Lemon
Hill, was severely injured Saturday
in horse and buggy accident. She
and her husband were riding in a
buggy, when the horse became
frightened by the discharge of gun
fired by hunter, in the woods near
by, and ran away. Mrs. Angus re-
ceived some severe cuts, and bruis-
es, about her hips and chest. Her
husband escaped injury.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
VILLAGE COUNCIL

At the meeting of the village
council last evening it was decided
to run a sewer to the Miss Augusta
True property on Kennebec hill,
back of the DR.. Dye property.
Paul Summers surrendered his
lease on the room in the opera
house building, to be effective Nov.
s. Same was accepted.
The remainder of the session was
devoted to taking care Of the gen.
eral routine of business.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
RED CROSS APPEAL

Anyone wishing to contribute TO
the Red Cross special appeal for
funds for the sufferers caused by the
recent hurricane in and along the
Atlantic seaboard, may leave their
money at any of the banks. More
than $1,000 families, living in
towns and cities and on farms in the
stricken territory, are looking TO
the Red Cross to help them rehabili-
tate themselves.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
BIDS FOR BRIDGE EXTEN-
SION ON ROUTE ~

Elsewhere in this issue is legal
advertisement calling for bids or
the extension of the bridge on route
II over Meigs creek, near the
Deist place. The addition is to be a
steel beam extension with concrete
deck, span to be so feet at each end
of bridge. The estimated cost of the
extension and roadside improvement
is s22,173.1O, and contract is to be
completed not later than Dec. Is
1923
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
CARL DRAKE UNDERGOES
SERIOUS OPERATION

Carl Drake of Hopewell west side,
who underwent a serious operation
some weeks ago, at Bethesda hos
pital, was taken back to the hospital
Monday, where he underwent a sec
ond operation Tuesday. About one
fourth of the stomach was removed.
He came through the operation fair
ly we'll He was on the operating
table Il hours, and was given a
blood TRANSMISSION. His condition is
serious and it will be few days be-
fore the outcome will be known.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. RITES

AS noted elsewhere in this paper,
a shower will be held Tuesday ev-
ening, Oct. II, for Mr.. and Mrs.
Dwight Roberts, of East Bloom,
newlyweds. Mr. Roberts, who is a
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Roberts,
and Miss Elizabeth Richardson,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Rich
ardson, were married last month in
Kentucky Mr.. Roberts is a gradu-
ate of NJ & M. high school, and his
wife also attended M. & NJ. Their
plans for the future are indefinite
The Democrat joins many friends
in extending best wishes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
ELMER POTTS PURCHASES
THE CREW FARM

The John and Annie Crew farm,
Penn township, on route 377, has
been sold to Elmer Potts, near
Mountville. The Crews will have a
public sale Oct. 13, and will leave
soon after for Pomona, Calf, where
their sister, Mrs. Eliza B. Blowers,
resides, and where they will make
their home This farm contains IA
acres, and was purchased by the late
Edwin Crew about 100 years ago,
and has been in the Crew family
ever since. 1t is one of the desir~
able farms of the county. Mr.. Potts
and family will make it their home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
ROTARIANS OBSERVE
LADIES' NIGHT

Ladies' night was observed by the
Malta -McConnelsville Rotarians at
their meeting last Friday night,
which was held at the KeEnebec ho-
tel. More than so were present.
The speaker was Mrs. Evelyn True
Button, who gave very interesting
description of her recent trip abroad,
illustrated with moving pictures,
which she took, personally. The
meeting was very much enjoyed by
all present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
MRS. MERCER CONPLIMENTED

Mrs. Marjorie Mercer of this place
was complimented Monday by mem
bers of the Monday Afternoon Bridge
club of this place, with a luncheon
at the Betsey Mills club dining
room, Marietta. Bridge was enjoyed
in the parlors. Mrs. Mercer organ
lied the club here several years
ago. She was presented with a nice
gift. Mrs. Mercer plans to leave
soon for Canton and later expects to
enter Ohio Wesleyan university to
complete course in elementary ed
ucation
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
FEW CASES OF SCARLET FEVER

The health commissioner reports
that the scarlet fever situation in
the county is we'll in hand. There
are a few scattered cases. The
Pennsville and Meigsville-MOrgan
schools which have been closed, will
likely be opened the first Of the
week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
DEATH OF JUNE GREEN

June Green, %, of Tabor, died
Tuesday morning at $3.50 O'Clock,
following a lingering illness with
tuberculosis. She is survived by
her father, Harry Green, Of Tabor;
one daughter, Marlene; one sister,
Mrs. Mary Murphey of Malta, and
two brothers, Carl and William
Green of the home. Her mother is
deceased. The body was brought to
the home of her sister, Mrs. Muir
phey in Malta, where it will remain
until time for the funeral.
Funeral services will be held this
afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the Main
Street Church of Christ. Interment
will be at Chesterhill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
MRS. ADREAN NOT SO WELL

Mrs. Mildred Adrean, wife OF Sher-
iff l.. B. Adrean, who underwent a
serious operation for appendicitis
at Bethesda hospital, more than
two weeks ago, and had shown i'm
provement, was taken worse Friday
and has since not been so well.
However the latest report is that she
is a little better.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
BOY INJURED AT SCHOOL

Francis Erwin, Is, who makes his
home here with his brother, Paul
Irwin, sustained bad injury while
operating a planer in the manual
training class Monday at M. & M.
high school. The end of his right
thumb had to be amputated at the
first joint, and about one-half or
the first joint of his forefinger.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
IMPROVEMENTS OF MALTA
CEMETERY PROGRESSING

The improvements at the Malta
cemetery are coming along fine, They
are much more extensive than DR..
Humphrey first planned Those
wishing their monuments repaired
and shaped up, and others wanting
markers should get in touch with
DR.. Humphrey as soon as possible.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN'S CLUB TO
MEET WITH MRS. GASTON

The Morgan County Woman's
Democratic club will hold it's regu-
lar meeting Friday, Oct. z, at the
home of Mrs. Dove CASTOR, Bristol
township. A pot luck dinner viii
be served at noon, and an import
ant business meeting will follow. a
pleasant time is anticipated. Mem
bers will please plan to attend.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
PENN TOWNSHIP FARM SOLD

The James r. Turner farm of lit
acres, Penn township, better known
as the late Robert James place, has
been sold to Walter Scott, who has
been residing on the farm for the
past IL years. Mr.. Turner's home
is in Bremen. Elsewhere in this pa
per is a public sale notice.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
MRS. CARL SEARS HAS
PAINFUL INJURY

Mrs. Carl Sears, who resides on
the Malta north river road, sustain
ed a painful injury Wednesday morn
ing, when she slipped on a board
and fell, breaking her knee cap. 1t
was put in splints, and Sunday she
will be taken to Memorial hospital,
Marietta, for further treatment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
CHAS. r. CROOKS HOME

Charles T. Crooks of Poplar ridge,
was brought to his home Wednesday
by ambulance, from Mt Carmel hos
pital, Columbus, where he has been
taking treatment for fractured hip,
which he sustained about eight
months ago. Both hips are now in
cast
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
ED REYNOLDS

Who his good train up and down?
Ed Reynolds!
From Parkersburg-from GAINESVILLE town
Ed Reynolds
Who, days and weeks and months and years
Who eased burdens dried tears
Ard alw ays brought smiles and cheers,
Ed Reynolds
Who knew each spike and tie and rail?-
Ed Reynolds!
Who knew the wag of each dogs tail?-
Ed Reynolds!
Who knew the lowy and the grand
And felt tEis vale his native land
And had clasp for every hand?
Ed Reynolds!
And now that he must leave us-aye.'-
Ed Reynolds!
He has teardrop in his eye -
Ed Reynolds!
And We'll be glad, where e'er the place.
Once more to see his smiling face,
And hold him in close embrace.
Ed Reynolds
james Ball Naylor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
VIM. BEST AT HOSPITAL

Mr.. William Best, near Pennsville,
who has not been well for several
months, was taken Tuesday to White
Cross hospital, for obervation, and
treatment. He Is suffering with a
numbness in his legs, and is unable
to walk.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
DEMOCRATIC POLITICAL
MEETINGS

Democratic political meetings have
been arranged fer the following
Beech Grove grange hall, East
Bloom, at Z O'Clock, sharp; and the
same evening at 80 o'clock, at the
Triadelphia school building
Saturday evening, Oct Is, at
Mountville. at o'clock, and at
RiEggold. at 8 o'clock.
C.2gress,aan Secrest candidate
for reelection, will be the principal
speaker, and other candidates are
urged to be present. There will be
music, and a general invitation is
extended to all to attend these meet
ingS
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
w. O. DEARTH NOT SO WELL

w. o. Dearth, near Malta, who un-
derwent major operation last week
at Bethesda hospital, has not been
making much progress this week.
He takes but little nourishment, and
his condition is not very good.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
ED MILLIGAN HARDLY so WELL

Edward Milligan, of Malta, who
underwent major operation some
weeks ago at Bethesda hospital, and
after being brought home seemed TO
slowly improve, has not been hold
ing his own for the past several
days.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
BULKLEY-TAFT DEBATE
MARIETTA SATURDAY NIGHT

United States Senator Bulkley and
Atty Robert A. Taft. will open their
debate at Marietta Saturday evening,
Oct. s, at 7:45. Admission is free.
A number from this locality plan to
attend.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
MARRIED so YEARS

The 50th wedding anniversary of
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Tompkins
was Tuesday. On account of the
poor health Of Mrs. Tompkins, it
was not publicaHy observed. How.
ever they received number of
greeting cards.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
MRS. L. E. PARMITER
HAS OPERATION

Mrs. Ella Parmiter, widow of U.
E. Parmiter Of this place, underwent
an operation Monday at Bethesda
hospital, for the removal of tu~
NOR Of the breast. She is doing
we'll,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-10-06
COMMISSIONERS MEET

The sum of $4,23O.22 was trans
ferred from road and bridge, to the
permanent county fund, to meet
payrolls The sum of $1,000 was
transferred from county relief excise
to county relief fund No. two, for
the purpose Of meeting poor relief
bills for September.
Contract was entered into with
the sheriff for furnishing meals to
prisoners, such contract to nullify
all former contracts. AS per new
contract, Josephine Adrean agrees to
furnish meals to all persons confined
in the Morgan county Jail at the
rate of 23c per meal, beginning Oct.
1, 1888, and continuing to Jan. L,
1889.
County Home Inventory
Total inventory of the county
home is $42,0S5. Buildings are
listed at $4,000; land, $4,000;
furniture, $1,000; live stock, ST.
$40; harness, machinery, feed and
seeds, foods and canned goods, $2,-
065.