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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
THOMAS w. MORRIS DIES
VERY UNEXPECTEDLY

Thomas w Morris. SO, died sud
denly Friday morning, following a
heart attack, which he suffered early
Friday morning at his home near
Meadow Farm, Muskingum county.
His death came as a shock, since he
had apparently been in good health.
He was born in Morgan county, but
had resided in Muskingum county
for the past 80 years. He was a
we'll known farmer and was MEN,
Der of the Meadow Farm M. p.
church. He is survived by his wife,
Margaret B. Morris; four brothers,
Harrison Morris of Nebraska; Alon-
20, New Sharon, Ia. Sylvanus, Blue
Rock, and Emerson Morris, near
Zanesville; three sisters, Mrs. Ida
Garvin, Reinersville; Mrs. Frances
Allen, GAINESVILLE, and Mrs. Mae
Warner, Lincoln, Neb. A son, Ray
mcnd Morris, died in infancy, and a
sister, Mrs. Mary Allen, of Reiners-
Vile, passed away last December
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
Bald Knob

The Cross Roads Sunday schoo
class party was held at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Haines, last Fri
day evening. A very enjoyable time
was had by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Singree and
Mrs. Wilmette Nichols of McConnels
vile spent Friday with Dale Haines
and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Jones and Miss
Lucille Bell of GAINESVILLE were call
ers of Chas. Bell, and Miss Dorothy
Bell Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford McFerrer
and little daughter Vera Jean, neal
Centerville, Mr.. and Mrs. Harlan
Foster and daughter Lois, of Har-
mony Hill vicinity, and Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur Sealock and family were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
McFerren.
Lawrence Newton, wife and little
daughter of McConnelsville, spent
Sunday with Miner Moore. and fam
lily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blair Mayfield, neal
Centerville, spent Sunday with Mrs
Alice Hook.
Harold McFerren, wife and sor
Edsel, near Beckett, were visitors al
the H. o. McFerren home, Sunday.
The play given at Hackney school
house by the L. A. S. of Smiths
Chapel, last Saturday night, was
well attended and enjoyed very
much by all.
Mrs. Ella Simeral who has been
ailing for the past few weeks, Is
slowly improving.
Mrs C. o. Morris, who spent the
past week with Mr. and Mrs. James
Van Fleet, of Caldwell, returned
home Sunday Mrs. Van Fleet has
been quite i'll, but is some better at
this writing.
Mrs. Roy Reed and daughter, near
GAINESVILLE, spent last week with hef
father, VIM. Ryerson, Of Hackney
and Mrs. Sarah Reed of this vicinity
Mrs. John Teeters has been on
the sick list, suffering with some.
thing the nature of flu.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald Burdine oi
GAINESVILLE were Sunday guests OF
Mrs. Minnie Burdine.
A minstrel show will be present
ed at Hackney school house, We'd
nesday, March 90. Title, "M1ssissip-
pi Levee.' Starring some of the
best local players, songs, tapping.
jokes, etc. Come out and enjoy
yourself with the crowd, eat with
the group. Admission SC to ALL
Wilford Scott, Director.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
DEATH OF JAS. DoVENBARGER

James Dovenbarger, 10, of Rein
ersville, passed away suddenly We'd
nesday morning at the home of his
step-daughter, Mrs Hattie Harmon
where he had been staying for sew
eral weeks. Mr.. Doverbarger had
been ill for the past two weeks with
leakage Of the heart, and an asth-
matte condition, but was able to be
about and had been up and around
the morning of his death Coming in
from out Of doors he sat down in a
chair and expired. He had lived for
many years near Reinersville. His
wife, who passed away 21 years ago,
was Miss Elizabeth Barnhart Sur
viving are three sons, James, Of
Dresden; Benjamin, Reinersville; /;
Riley, Hoskinsville; a daughter, Mrs.
Edna Knapp, GAINESVILLE, and the
step-daughter mentioned, Mrs Hat
tie Harmon. The deceased was a
member of the Free Methodist
church at Ava. The body was re-
moved to Wheeler's undertaking
parlors in Caldwell.
Funeral services will probably be
Funeral services will be held at
the Hoskinsville church, Friday at
10 a. M, conducted by Rev Dwight
James, with burial in Hoskinsville
cemetery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
MRS. MARY l.. BELLVIILE DIES

Mrs. Mary l.. Bellville, 72, wife
of Thomas Bellville, died Saturday
at the home of her son, Stanley
near Fultonham. Funeral services
were held Tuesday afternoon at the
sons home. Burial was in the Cum
berland cemetery. Death was due
TO heart trouble. At one time the
family resided on the farm of the
late Captain j. w. Barkhurst, near
Unionville. Surviving are her hls-
band; five sons, Stanley, near Full
tonham; Willard, near Cumberland !;
Okey, near Fultonham; Myron, of
GAINESVILLE, and Forrest Bellville,
near Caldwell; five daughters, Mrs
L. r. Davis, Pleasant City; Mrs. w.
A. Lorenz, Cambridge; Mrs. S. L.
Gatshell, Kent; Mrs. e. M Miller,
GAINESVILLE, and Mrs. Forrest War
den, Cambridge; seven sisters, Mrs.
Cora Stackhouse, Ashland; Mrs Jes-
sic Roster and Mrs. Allie Hanes,
Summerfield; Mrs. James Bates,
Sarahsville; Mrs Lizzie Davis,
Shadyside; Mrs. Anna Hurley, and
Mrs. Irwin Anderson, both of Akron;
one brother, William McCarty,
Pleasant City; 13 grandchildren and
two great grandchildren A son, Nc
Kinley, died in 1915.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
ACHIEVEMENT DAY

Achievement day, or the climax
ing event Of women's project work
for the 1938-1939 year, will be held
in the basement of the McConnels-
vile M. E. church, Friday, March
81. The program is scheduled to be-
gin at 10, with pot luck meal.
being the feature Of the noon hour.
Each community participating in
women's project work this past year
will make some contribution to the
days program. The program COM
mittee consisting of Mrs. Ed For
aker of Deavertown; Mrs. Rose Pat
terson of Deerileld, and Mrs. Louise
Masterson Of Tunnel Hill, has indi-
Gated that very interesting pro-
gram is under way. In addition to
the community contributions which
are interpretations of the values
and significance of extension work,
Miss Edith Berry, extension spe-
cialist of Ohio State University, will
be guest speaker. Miss Berry is
an authority in the field of clothing
various extension groups in Morgan
county and is held in very high es-
teem
There will be exhibits or demon
strations of each of the different
projects conducted in the county the
past year. These projects include
upholstering, sewing machine elm
les and becoming dress. There will
be a report of the state home coun-
Gil meeting held in Columbus the
first day of Farmers Week, also an
invitation will be extended to all
past and present project leaders to
the district home council meeting to
be held at Ohio University, Athens,
May IS.
Anyone interested in the wom-
ems project phase Of extension work
is cordially invited to come to the
achievement meeting, have good
time and meet the women in exten-
sion groups in other parts of the
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
JAMES ADAMS DIES
NEAR MALTA

James L. Adams, colored, IS,
passed away Sunday night at 10:45
o'clock at his home near Malta.
Death followed a lengthy illness.
Native of West Virginia, he had
made Morgan county his home for
the past % years He is survived
by his wife, Martha Adams; six
sons, George HI. and Charles Adams
OF Zanesville; Holly and Dwight AL
len of the home; and Harrison and
James l.. Adams, of Malta; two
daughters, Mrs. Lucy Washington of
GAINESVILLE, and Mrs. Mayme Bailey
of Cleveland; II grandchildren; +;
two great grandchildren, and one
brother, Samuel Adams, of Eliza
beth, w. Va. Four children are de-
ceased.
Funeral servicse were held We'd
nesday afternoon at O'Clock at the
Mt. Hermon church, on route so, not
far from Bartlett, with Rev. A. ID.
Jaxon, officiating. Interment was
made in the church cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
SON OF RAY McGOVERN
TO WED

Announcement was made recent
ly of the engagement and approach
ing marriage of Thomas McGovern
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ray McGovern,
to Miss Kathryn Houston, daughter
OF Mrs. Albert S. Houston, both of
lumbus. The wedding which will
be solemnized in a Columbus church,
will take place the morning Of April
10, and will be followed by recep-
ton for the immediate families and
a few friends at the brides home.
Both Miss Houston and Mr.. McGov-
ern are former students at Ohio
State University. Mr.. McGovern has
often visited here with his aunts,
Mrs Margaret Curran and Mrs. Fred
Tavenner. He is employed with his
dine Heating plant.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
MRS. AMANDA ANDERSON CALL
ED FROM THIS LIFE

! Mrs. Amanda Anderson, one o.
| the well-knoWn residents of Penn
! township, passed away early Frida,
morning about $3.50 O'Clock, at he
home, mile east Of Pennsville Sht
/ had not been in the best of health
for some time, and recently had al
attack Of influenza. However, she
was apparently recovering, and hel
death, caused by a heart attack, was
unexpected. Mrs Anderson haC
| many fine traits of character, anG
her friends were legion.
Funeral services were held Sun
day afternoon at the Church OF
Christ, Pennsville, with Rev. Elder
J. c. Roady, of Sullivan, Ind, Off
ciating. Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Mo-
rim and MIR. and Mrs. Carl Scott sang
"Going Down the Valley" ''No
Tears" and Peacefully Sleep" Pail
bearers were Roy and Murray James
Earl and Gerald Anderson, Robert
remains were laid to rest in Penns-
vile cemetery.
The following sketch is furnish
ed by our White Pidgeon cores
pondent:
Mrs. Amanda Anderson, daughter
of Samuel d. and Mary Canedy Harp
er, was born near Cumberland,
July, 1855, and departed this life
in the early morning of March IT,
1899, being 83 years, seven months
and II days of age. She was the
last of family of five children.
Two children, Albert and Sarah,
er Bingham, wife of William Bing-
ham, died several years ago. Charles
Harper passed away Jan. "a, 1888.
On Dec 8, 1875 she was united in
marriage to Granville Anderson,
who departed this life on Nov. 21,
1921. To this union were born four
children, Clyde, of Pennsville; Wal
ter, Of the home; Shirley James, of
Pennsville, and daughter Clara,
who died at the age of nine years.
She also leaves nine grandchildren
ew, Charles Bingham, Of Junction
City, O., and niece, Mabel McAtee,
Of Cutler, besides many other rela-
tives and friends. She was a mem
Der of the Church of Christ at
Pennsville, and always unheld what
she believed to be right. Grandma
has gone on but the memory of a
true friend, loving mother and
grandmother, will remain with us
all the remainder Of our lives.
Those who attended the funeral
from a distance were Mrs. Esther
Dewitt and Mrs Joy Christopher of
Pataskala; Mrs. Chas Bingham Of
junction City; DR.. George Anderson
of Alpha; Clarice James of Colum-
bus Mr.. and Mrs. Murray James of
Chagrin Falls Mr.. and Mrs. Delmar
Dewitt. Wheeling, w. Va, and Mr..
and Mrs. Earl Anderson, Straws-
burgh
We wish in this manner to ex-
press our sincere thanks and ap
probation to the singers, Brother ].
c. Roady. the undertakers, and all
who assisted in any way during the
illness and death Of our mother
and grandmother, Amanda Ander-
n.-The family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
H. G. HENDERsON's FUNERAL

Funeral services for Harry G
Henderson, prominent Bristol town
ship farmer, who died Wednesday of
last week, held Saturday morning
at IL O'Clock at the Bristol Presby-
terian church, We're we'll attended.
Rev. Charles ]. Caller officiated
Messrs. Hamer Ritchey, Enoch w.
Flanders. Harry Barclay, Mrs. Mar
garet Spillman and Miss Mary Har-
desty, with Mrs. Della Dunkle ac-
companying, sang "Under His
Wing" What God Hath Prom
ised.'' and Beautiful Land On
High" Pail bearers were Messrs.
T. v. Ray. John Sims. Garner Dick
inson, j. r. Dunkle, Herman Reed
and Clyde Macklem. Interment was
in Bristol cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
CLAIR CHAPPELEAR DIES AT
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Clair Chappelear, we'll known res
ident of Malta township, died las1
night about O'Clock, at Memoria
hospital, Marietta. On Tuesday
March IA, he underwent an appendi-
citis operation, and his condition
since had been critical. He and his
father, w. p. Chappelaer, lived to-
gether. His mother, whose maiden
name was Belle Newburn, is deceas-
ed. Besides his father, he leaves
two sisters, Mrs. Wilbur Roberts and
Miss F'lossie Chappelear, both of the
west side. The deceased was a good
upright citizen, and his death comes
as a distinct shock. Telephone SER
vice this morning was such that we
were unable to get complete detail
concerning Mr. Chappelear.
Funeral arrangements are incom-
nIate
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
SISTER OF MRS. EMMA
HUGHES DIES

Mrs. Mary Flowers, 58, died Fri
day night at her home near Zeno.
Death followed long illness She
is survived by her husband, w S.
Flowers; daughter, Mrs. Hazel
Dingey, Blue Rock; two sons, Earl
Flowers Of GAINESVILLE, and Wayne
of Young Hickory; and two sisters,
Mrs. Frank Moore of Cumberland
and Mrs. Emma Hughes, of Malta.
The deceased was daughter of the
late Samuel and Ellen Carroll Plum
ley.
Funeral services were held Mon
day forenoon at II o'clock, at the
Ark Spring Baptist church, with
Rev. FL. A. Miller, officiating In
terment was in the churchyard cem-
etery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
Deaths Toll
March 18 to 23, 1889

March 18 to 23, 1899
Thomas w. Morris, Muskingum Co.
Harvey Bush, Orient.
Mary E. Parmiter, McConnelsville.
Doris Sheridan Doll, Portsmouth.
Robert L. McCutcheon, Windsor TIP.
Mrs. Mary Flowers, Zeno.
Amanda Anderson, Pennsville.
Mac Lunsford, Glouster.
Mabel M. Tilden, McConnelsville.
James l.. Adams, Malta TIP.
Mary L. Bellville, Fultonham.
Faye Swingle, Muskingum Co.
Samuel N. Manly, Malta.
John III. Moody, Westerville.
Carlos Hosom, Malta TIP.
James Dovenbarger, Manchester Tp.
William O. Maybe, Cutler.
Clair Chappelear, Malta TIP.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
CARLTON HENDERSON TRANS
FERRED TO CAMBRIDGE

Carlton Henderson, who gradual
ed Friday from O.S.U., where he re-
ceived degree of Bachelor of Science
in agriculture, resumed his position
with the Soil Conservation Service.
He has been transferred from the
GAINESVILLE office to the Senecaville
project, with offices in Cambridge.
Mr.. Henderson who has been en-
ployed with the Soil Conservation
for some time, was granted a fur
laugh last fall, in order to complete
his college work. He is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs Herschel Henderson,
near Rowland.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
DEATH OF HARVEY BUSH

Harvey Bush, 81, died March 16
at Orient, following a long illness.
He formerly resided near Eagleport.
His father, John Bush, is deceased.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Mary
Bush, and one brother, Sylvester
Bush, both of Mt. Perry.
Funeral services were held at the
Thompson funeral home, in White
Cottage, Saturday afternoon at
o'clock. Interment was made in
Dutch Hill cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
DEAL FELL THROUGH

Last week this paper reported that
Howard Taylor had sold his "A acre
farm in Meigsville township, the
former Asbury Taylor place, to John
w. Parsons We understand that
when it finally came to closing up
the deal, it did not go through. Mr.
Parsons who resides on the former
Aber place, which Dale Ellis sold to
Lincoln Taylor, recently, as yet has
no definite location
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
DONALD ARRICK HAS STROKE

Mrs. Nellie Fox of this place in
forms us that her brother, Donald
Arrick, of San Francisco, Calf, suf-
fered a stroke March 8, in which his
left side was paralyzed and for a time
was unconscious. Tuesday evening
she received a letter from Mr.. Ar
rick's wife stating that her husband
was better. He had regained con-
seriousness, and the partial use Of
his leg. He is in ST. Francis hos
pital, San Francisco. Mr.. Arrick
went to California about 80 years
ago. For the past 20 years he has
been valued employee of the Atlas
Paper company, one of the largest
concerns on the Pacific coast. He
was it's office sales manager. Mr.
Arrick is the son of the late B. T.
Arrick and wife.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
GUESTS OF MIR. EVELAND

Manager Earle Eveland of the
Twin City opera house was host last
evening to the members of the var
ious basketball squads of the coun-
ty and the NJ & NJ band members.
In all about 100 young people
through Mr. Eveland's generosity,
enjoyed Hank Luisetta, all-American
basketball star in Campus Confess
sion,' and the remainder of the
splendid program of the evening.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
IL. K. McGRATH HAS POSITION
AT SENECAVILLIE

L. E. McGrath of Reinersville
who was recently "laid Off" the state
highway because he is Democrat
las accepted a position at the Sen
ecaville dam, and will begin his
duties soon. Mr.. McGrath will dc
blacksmith work, and fine shop
has recently been constructed His
work will all be inside. Mr.. Nc
Grath is splendid workman, and
his many friends will be pleased to
learn that he will have such a de-
sirable position. His family will re-
main at Reinersville for the present
at least. Harley Calvin, of Mariet-
ia, former division highway engi-
neer, is superintendent of the Sen
ecayille CCC camD.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
ATTY A. B. MERCER IN WASH
ENGTON FOR HEARING

Attorney A. B. Mercer left We'd
nesday for Washington, ID. c., to be
present, this morning, at the hear
ing on the congressional appropria-
tion bill which contains funds to aid
in the watershed food control pro-
gram of the Muskingum Watershed
Ccnservancy district A number will
be present at the hearing from
GAINESVILLE, NewcomerstoWn, Uhrichs-
vile and other places in the district.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
ID. A. r.. MEETS

The Amanda Barker Devin Chap
ter, d. A. r., met last Thursday ev-
ening at the home of Miss Velma
Mckinney. Miss Blanche Danford
read an interesting paper on Amer
lean music and it's development
Miss Rachel McElhiney, aunt of the
hostess, was a guest, and gave an
account of Morgan's raid from mem
ory. She was 16 years of age at the
time Delicious refreshments were
served by the hostess.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23

Mac Lunsford, II, former resi-
dent of this county, died Sunday ev-
ening at the home of his brother,
Dan Lunsford, of Glouster. with
whom he had made his home since
1914. He had been i'll for five
months. Besides the brother nam
ed, he leaves three sisters, Mrs.
Sarah Mount, Mrs. Tillie Campbell,
ter
Funeral services were conducted
at the John S. Blower funeral home,
Glouster. Wednesday afternoon. with
interment in Union cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY
AT SANATORIUM

Patients and their friends enjoy
ed a ST. Patrick's day party at the
sanatorium last Friday evening The
entertainment features included vo-
cal selections by the Misses Colleen
Rippey and Joan Phillips; and piano
solo, Miss Phillips. The remainder
of the time was turned over to Miss
Thelma Jones Sebach, of GAINESVILLE,
who with her dancing class gave a
fine program of dancing and songs.
Following the program nice refresh
ments were served by the manage
meQt
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
YELLOW ROSE TO CONTINUE

Mrs. G. M. Tolliver, whose hus-
band died last week. will continue
the Yellow Rose restaurant here. II
was closed last week following Mr.
Tolliver's death, and is still closed,
during which time it is to be redec-
Grated. t
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
GRASS FIRE ON POPLAR RIDGE

The local firemen were called to
Poplar ridge Tuesday afternoon
about $3.50 O'Clock to assist in stop
ping a grass fire which had extend
ed into woods 1t was also feared
that the flames might spread to gas
and oil wells. The fire started from
a field which was being prepared for
plowing, and the grass had been set
on fire.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERIN-
TENDENTS MEET

The school superintendents of the
county met last evening at the NAL
Ia hotel, where dinner was served
meeting, the purpose of which was
to discuss plans for track meet
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
MRS. BUTTON TO SPEAK
IN GAINESVILLE

Mrs. Evelyn True Button, prin-
cipal of M. & M. high school, will ad-
dress the GAINESVILLE Geography
Council, Friday evening, at the Y.
w. C. A. Her lecture and moving
pictures will be preceded by a cafe
terra dinner at $50 o'clock. The
be South America.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
TO CONDUCT STORE AT TODDs

III. A. Rainer, who has been con-
ducting store one mile east OF
Plantsville. four miles from Ches-
terhfll, will hold sale of stock and
farm implements. Saturday. April 1,
haosrninp at ] o'clock p. m. Mr..
Rainer will move to Todds, where
he will conduct q general store.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
THE WEATHER

Sunday morning, March 10, win
ter staged comeback when it went
down to II. Total rainfall for week,
13 of an inch. The official daily
high and low for the week, as re-
ported by our official weatherman,
Floyd Davis, follows: March 10th,
44-28; 18th, 1925; 18th, 31-16;
10Th, 41-11; goth, 1898; 21st, As
20: 22nd, 1886.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
MRS. PORTER, CHAIRMAN OF
WPA FOREMEN, MEET

Mrs. Cecile Porter, of Malta, was
chairman of the three-day foreman
ship training conference of the WPA
foremen meet, held Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday in Marietta.
About 80 foremen of WPA profess
sional and service projects in Wash
ington, Athens, Belmont, Monroe,
Noble and Morgan counties, were
present. The meeting was held in
the council chamber of the city hall.
Mrs. Porter, who presided, is super
visor in the six county area for
women's and "white collar" prof.
ectS.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
MRS. j. Nj. HASTINGS
SELLS FARM

Dale Gilliland who purchased the
Mrs. j. M. Hastings farm of Sc
acres, at Ohio, will move to 1t as
soon as 1t Is surveyed, and the deed
made out. This place had been In
the Hastings family for many
years, the late j. NJ Hastings faith
er having owned and resided on 1t.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23

Late word from Eliza Ross, near
Roxbury, who is at Bethesda hos
pital, is that while still critically i'll,
in some ways seems a little better.
He has been given several blood
transfusions, since entering the hos
pital, more than week ago.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
JAMES LEEPER EMPLOYED
WITH BUDGET COMPANY

James Leeper of this place has
accepted a position with the Citizens
Budget company, of GAINESVILLE. Mr..
work out of the GAINESVILLE office.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23

Clifford w. Ratliff, of GAINESVILLE,
was awarded $2,500 in damage
suit In GAINESVILLE, Wednesday. The
suit was filed in an attempt to gain
compensation for alleged injuries
Aug. 8, 1888 The defendant In the
suit was JOS. Pach. of Washington,
d. G. Ratliff asked for $5,425.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
SHORT CHANGERS

Two young people, man and a
woman, played the short change
racket here at Dougan's store, Tues
day, with the result that they got
away with. $40, belonging to the
store.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23
PAYMENT OF TAXES EXTENDED
TO APRIL 18th

The tax commission has noti-
fed County Treasurer Lionel G.
Roberts, that tax collection,
without penalty, has been ex-
tended until April Is.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-03-23

Word has been received that Otis
Hosom of Chicago, will be here to
attend the funeral of his brother G.
A. Hosom, Friday afternoon.