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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05
MANY ATTEND GRANGE
INSTALLATION

The joint installation of Meigs
Valley, Neelyville and Morgan
oranges here at the high school aud
itorium last Friday evening, was at
tended by $50 grangers. The in
stalling officer and team were from
the Richdale grange, Muskingum
county. Following the installation,
sandwiches, pickle, pie and coffee
were served Officers of Morgan
grange are: Master, j. b. Shell;
oyerseer, Charles Reeder; lecturer,
J. L. Maier; steward, Everett Eth
ell; assist. steward, Don Patterson;
chaplain, Maude Parmiter; treas
urer, VIM. Buchanan; secretary, Iva
Ham; gate keeper, A. G. Master
son; Ceres, Mildred Harris; Po-
mona, Lulu Shell; Flora, Eva Bu-
chanan; lady assist steward, Clara
Crozier: executive committee, VIM.
Davis, F. S. Doudna, Don Patterson;
legislative committee, b. F. Reed;
business and insurance agent, A. G..
Masterson; pianist, Della Patterson;
flower committee, Della Patterson,
Clara Crozier and Ella Parmiter.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05
MASONIC FATHER AND
SON BANQUET

For several years Corinthian
lodge, No. Ill, r. & A. NJ, has held
an annual father and son banquet.
These occasions are looked forward
to with much interest. The one held
last Thursday night was voted the
best yet. At o'clock dinner was
served in the dining room Of the
lodge by the ladies of the Asbury
Circle, who seemed to se.se Just the
sort OF dinner that would be en-
joyed by fathers and sons-at any
rate it hit the spot Following the
dinner Atty McGonagle made q
shirt timely address, and like the
dinner struck the spot. Repairing
to the lodge room an entertainment
OF magic, ventroquilism and car
tooning was put on by Tommy and
Jean Windsor, of Marietta, who are
real entertainers-esp when
it comes to the Charlie Mccarthy
act. The dinner and entertainment
together took about two hours. Ap-
100 were present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05
ROLLER SKATE WEDDING
AT GLOUSTER

The Glouster rink was the scene
OF roller skate wedding ceremony
Saturday night, when Miss Shirley
Ann Legg of Glouster became the
bride of Donald R. Salsberry of Lo-
gan. All of the members of the
wedding party wore roller skates.
The ceremony which took place at
10 o'clock, witnessed by a large
gathering, was performed by Rev.
Howard E. Warner of the Amesville
Presbyterian church. The wedding
party to the strains of the Lehen-
grin wedding march, moved to the
front of the rink, where the vows
were exchanged, before an impro-
vised altar, back of which were
large ferns Streamers of white
and crepe paper were also effective
ly used After the marriage, a
skating party was held, and later a
reception, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Vern Lamborn.
The bride is member of this
years graduating class of Glouster
high school The newlyweds will
reside at Glouster.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05
COUNCIL ORDERS BOND ISSUE
FOR STREET PROJECT

At the meeting of the council last
evening resolution was passed,
calling for the submission of $15,-
600 bond issue as the villages share
for further street Improvements, as
a WPA project. Date of election
has not been fixed. AS stated in the
mayors annual report, published in
this issue, this will not increase the
present tax rate. Atty A. b. Mer-
Ger was employed by council to pre-
rare the proper legislation to be
submitted, and to confer with the
state tax commission relative to the
$4,000 bond issue, for two months
at SIS per month He is to be paid
expenses of any trips he may have
to take
The mayors report was submit
ted; also the budget of the village
and board of public affairs, both of
which were approved.
New Office Created
Council passed an ordinance,
creating the office of solicitor of
the village, to be two year terms,
Jan. 1, 1889. Compensa-
ton is to be $3.50 per annum, and
appointment is to be made by the
mayor, subject to confirmation by
the council
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05
DEATH OF ROBERT d. KIDD

Robert D. Kidd, 70, son of Peter
and Mary Ann (Gray) Kidd, was
born June IL, 1860, and died al
White Cross hospital, Columbus
Dec. 80, 1898, where he had been a
patient since Dec. 2. He was the
last of his fathers family of ten
children. Sept. 8, 1886, he was
united in marriage with Mary Alex
ander, Of Unionville, whose death
occurred Dec 4, 1908. Mr.. Kidd
was born and reared to manhood on
the farm near Unionville, now own
ed by Emmett Duvall. For several
years he was proprietor of a hotel
in West Marietta, going to Colum-
bus about Is years ago. Brothers
and sisters preceding him in death
were William, Martha, Margaret,
Mary Elizabeth, wife OF the late
John A. Floyd: Charles, John A.,
Austin, and an unnamed infant
sister
Funeral services were conducted
here Monday by Evangelist Tom
Butterfeld, at the Seventh Street
Church of Christ, with interment by
the side of his wife, in the family
burying ground, in Carmel ceme-
terry, Meigsville township.
Among relatives attending the fu-
neral services were Mrs. Nellie
Floyd Egelston of Chicago; Mrs
Leonard Platt, Cleveland, and Geo.
Knox and son Keith, of Reynolds
burg.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05
DEATH OF JAMES GILLINGHAM

James d. Gillingham died recent
ly in hospital in Los Angeles, CAL
He had been in failing health since
last spring, but the immediate cause
CT his death was pneumonia.
He was born in Washington coun-
ty, Ohio, near Marietta, being a son
of the late James and Sarah Craig
GilIingham. After leaving McCOn-
nelsville, where the early years of
his life were spent, he was located
in North Dakota for a time. Later
he became a resident of California
which continued to be his home, and
he had been living in Los Angeles
for many years. He was Is years
Of age at the time Of his death. He
never married. The death of his
brother william Gillingham occur
red in Los Angeles some years ago.
His sister Mrs. Lucy HuIett sur
wives, and resides In Arroyo Grande,
California. His mother was sister
OF the late Mrs. Elizabeth Hatton Of
McConnelsville,
Funeral services and burial took
place In Los Angeles.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05
Court House News
COMMON PLEAS COURT

| In the case of the Ellis Motor
Sales company, ct al, VS.. H. H. Cho-
gull, ct al-money, foreclosure, W.
E. Wootton is made party defend
ant
In the partition case of Jessie
Mendenhall VS.. Carrie L. Ray, ct
al, writ of partition is ordered.
Amount due Ival K Parsons order
ed held by executor for accounting.
N M. Wood VIM. T. Bowman and
James Boyd appointed commissions
crS.
PROBATE COURT
In the matter of Everett Williams,
administrator of the estate of Geo.
w. Startling, deceased, VS.. Clara
Starting, John Startling, and the di.
vision of aid for the aged in the de-
partment of public welfare of the
state of Ohio, as trustee, said prem
ises offered for sale for sum less
than $500, and no bidders were re-
eeived The court orders said ad-
ministrator of George W. Starting
deceased, be authorized to sell said
real estate at private sale for not
less than 5000, terms cash. Pur-
chaser of said property, W. S. Har-
ris.
Everett Williams, guardian of
John Startling, an insane person, VS..
John Starting, his ward, Frank
Startling, Bessie and Dorothy Star.
ling, minors, court finds market val
ue of estate to be less than $500
Said guardian is authorized to sell
and convey said real estate describ-
ed in petition at private sale for not
less than 5000, terms cash. This
property was purchased by W. S.
Harris for 5000.
In the matter of the estate of
Charles Taylor, deceased, VS.. Leon
ard Taylor, ct al, Daisy Taylor,
widow of Charles Taylor, deceased,
elects to take premises in Morgan
township-412 acres, at appraised
value, $4,000.
In the matter of the estate of
Charles Taylor, deceased, authority
to transfer real estate, about $50
acres, Malta township, to Lawrence
Taylor, son, to whom real estate
passes by WILL
The first partial account of Frank
B. Kraps, trustee of fund, (Neely-
vile cemetery under the will OF
Annie E. McIntire, is filed.
Inventory is filed in the estate OF
Cyrus Cheadle, deceased
The will of Melissa Dye Tilden,
deceased, is presented for probate.
Final distribution is confirmed in
the estate of Kate Aber, deceased,
and Francis S. Doudna, administra-
tor, is discharged.
In the case of the Ellis Motor
Sales and Ina Dewitt VS.. H. H. and
Goldie Choguill, Judgment for the
Ellis Motor company is given in the
sum of $1,071 90; and to Ina Dew
lit Judgment for S951.11. Leins
are marshalled and foreclosure or
dered.
In the partition case of Rossie
Graham vs. John Davis, ct al, report
Of commissioners confirmed. Ros-
sic Davis elects to take property at
appraisement Of $500.
Divorce Granted
Wednesday Judge c. NJ Riecker
granted Wilma Ickes divorce from
Theodore Ickes, on grounds of gross
neglect. Custody of minor child IS
awarded plaintiff.
RECORDERS OFFICE
Lawrence Taylor and Londel ray
or, executors of estate OF Charles
Taylor, deceased to Daisy Taylor,
.1.2 acres, Morgan, executors deed,
$4,000. Daisy Taylor to Londel
md Josephine Taylor, 41.2 acres,
Morgan township, 81.
Londel Taylor and Josephine !
Taylor, to Daisy Taylor, McConnels~
lille lot, 81.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05
DEATH CLAIMS w. G. WHITE
FUNERAL WAS HELD TUESDAY

William Carlow White, IS, large
land owner, and one of Bloom town
ships best known citizens, passed
away at his home near the former
Reed school house, Saturday night
Dec. 81, following a several months
illness from paralysis and complica-
tions. He was son Of the late Will
liam A.. and Martha Fenton White,
and was born in Blue Rock town
ship, near Rural Dale. His entire
life was spent in that locality. He
was a member if the l. O. o. F. or
der and of the Beech Grove grange.
Besides his wife, who was Marietta
Sevall, he is survived by two sons,
Dale White and Curtis White, both
near the home; and one daughter,
Miss Vaughn White, of the home. A
son, George Madison White, lost his
life by drowning, Dec. 23. He also
leaves five sisters, Mrs. Belle Bu
chanan, and Mrs. Polly Roberts, Of
Rural Dale; Mrs. Hattie Covert,
Cumberland; Mrs. A. w. Miller and
Mrs. Georgia Finney of this place;
one brother, J. H. White, of Charles
ton, Ark, and six grandchildren. A
brother, Frank White, and one sis
ter, Mrs. Lenna Bird, are deceased.
Mr.. White was a successful farm
er; he was a good husband, father.
and brother; he was a good neigh
Dor; he was a good, honest, upright
citizen, and through his kindly,
friendly manner and love for hui
snanity, he made many warm friends
and acquaintances, whose sympathy
goes out to the sorely bereft fam
lily, on which the hand of death has
been laid heavily within few
months-on Oct. 10, sister Of the
deceased, Mrs. Lenna Bird, died;
and on Dec. 23, a son, George Mad
ison White, was taken.
Last rites for Mr. White were
held Tuesday afternoon at 1870
O'Clock at the Rural Dale Baptist
church, with Rev. Mr. Miller in
charge. The very large crowd pres
ent attested the high esteem in
which the deceased was held. A
male quartet-Messrs. Enoch and
Crlan Flanders, Ed Richardson and
Everett Barkhurst, sang three Sc.
1ections. Pail bearers were Chester
Reed, Jesse Spencer, T. J. Master
son, Eugene Derwacter, T. J. Os-
born, and Curtis Richardson. In
terment was in Rural Dale ceme-
terry.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05
M. & M. BOARD OF EDUCATION
RE-ORGANIZES

The M. & M. board of education
met Monday evening, Jan. 2, 1899
to re-organize as required by law
There was no change in officers
from the past year. The officers
elected are: President, Frank A.
He'll, Malta: vice pres, Mrs. Mary
Hammond, McConnelsville; clerk,
treasurer, Helen J. Lynne, Malta.
Mr.. He'll has completed 13 years
OF service on the M. & M. board OF
education and the record shows that
in all these years he has missed but
one meeting. We know Of no one
who has been more faithful or
whose interest in the welfare of the
schools has been keener than that
of Mr.. Heil's. He deserves the
praise of the entire community for
his untiring services and for his
splendid record. The regular meet
ing of the board was set for the last
Thursday of each month at 1880 p.
M at the board of education room,
in the high school building.
At this meeting the board reap
pointed Miss Jessie Wells to serve
as a member of the Kate Love Simp-
son library board Of trustees for a
period of seven years.
Reduces Tax Rate
The NJ & M. board of education
reduces the tax levy for 1899 from
91 mills to 7,8 mills. The millage
for bonds and interest on the new
high school addition was cut g of
a mill and the outside millage for
operating expenses was cut l mill,
thus making a total cut of Il mills
over previous year This news will
nc doubt be welcome to all taxpay
ers of the NJ & M. district. The
last bond on the old high school
will be paid Sept / Of this
year and the bonds on the new ad-
ditiOn has been cut to $4,000, with
enough in reserve to cut this amount
to almost $4,000. The district has
no outstanding bonds on either
grade building and has no funds bor-..
rowed The total interest rate for
bonds after this year will be reduc-
ed to 1.5 mills which is far below
most schools of this size.
The M. & NJ board of education
has been getting along nicely un-
der the operating of the state school
pIO6I dM. EAnOuSA luuuS
have been received to meet the pay
roll on time and to keep all bills
promptly paid. Over the past few
years they have been able to build
UP small reserve in their operat-
ing fund and have therefore not
been forced to borrow and pay out
large sums for interest In addi-
ton to meeting the payroll prompt
ly the board has been able to car-i
ry on the new athletic field project
by having sizeable nest egg left
from the building campaign and by
setting aside various sums from
,ime to time from the general fund
The board will be able to see the
of the football field, run
aing track, football stadium, base
ball diamond, three tennis courts,
outdoor basketball and yolley ball
courts, two horse shoe courts, two
courts, etc, and will
lot have to ask the patrons of the
district for a bond issue. The work
IN the field will continue through |
,ut the winter as weather permits, !
md the project should be complet-
ID by the last of May.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05
EMORY TOWNSEND PURCHASES
FILLING STATION

Emory Townsend, of Malta, has
purchased the Standard filing sta
ton at New Lexington, which is one
OF the most complete stations of
that place Mr.. Townsend owns. and
resides in the property in lower
Malta, where Governor w. Lee
O'Daniel, of Texas, was born. He
will personally look after his new
business,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05
Total -$7.533.0(

For the coming year McCon
nelsville has an opportunity to make
extensive street improvements with
the bulk of the cost being carried
by the federal government. Prob
ably at no time in the future will as
attractive an opportunity be pre-
sented to the people of having $685.
10000 of federal aid for a contribu
tion of 100000 by the local gov
ernment The project would in
clude installing curb and cutters
where necessary and black topping
the following streets: Liberty street,
Jefferson street, one block of Ninth
street between Liberty and Main,
Morris and McNabb streets, two
blocks on Bell street, two blocks on
Eighth street and two blocks on
Seventh street and the length Of
Canal street.
In order to improve these streets
it will be necessary for the town to
raise the sum of SIS, 100000 to
match federal aid. /, therefore,
suggest that there be submitted at
a special election to the voters of
McConnelsville the proposition Of
issuing 100000 in street i'm
provement bonds for the purpose of
carrying out this program.
AS mayor l am opposed to any
bond issue or any measure which
will INCREASE the tax rate in Nc
Connelsville. l know that members
of council and every tax payer in
McConnelsville shares that opinion.
However, it is not necessary to in
crease taxes to make possible this
program and to service these bonds.
/ recommend that the proposition
to be submitted to the voters be
for the repeal of the present two
mill levy for operating expenses
and to substitute therefor a one
mill levy for the operating expense
of the village and one mill levy
for the bonds and interest of the
proposed street Improvement bonds.
In, other words, we will merely take
the tax revenues we have now and
split them between operating exr
penses and street improvements If
the proposal is defeated or carried
tax payers will have the same rate
of taxation to pay. / believe that
this community If it thoroughly un-
derstands the proposition will sup
port almost unanimously this mea-
sure because of the fact that no new
taxes will be levied and because our
city will be more attractive place
in which to live.
In the event that such bond issue
carries and the program now con-
templated of street Improvement
adopted, more than 1000 yards of
dirt will be available to fill the for.
mer city dump on the north side of
Jefferson street, which for many
years has been not only an "eye
sore' but menace to the health of
the community. This could be done
at very little expense since the ex-
cavation work will be done on JEFF
ferson street and the dirt will be
available for filling that pit. I
recommend that an easement be pro-
cured from the owners of the prop
Ierty or In the event Of their re-
fusal to grant such easement that
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05
ROAD REPAIR PROGRESSING

The repair on route II, at the
Tenant place, is progressing fine
and is ready for the concrete SLAB
Because of the mild open weather,
work has progressed rapidly. the
contractors Merry e Cisler are also
making good progress on the repair
job on route 78, at Otho, and they
will begin soon on the repair prof.
ect on the north river road, route
II, at the Mckinney place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05
w. C. GATEWOOD RETIRES
FROM GARAGE FIRM

w. C. Gatewood, who has been
associated here in the garage busi-
ness with Ed Schwendeman, for a
number of years, has retired from
the firm. He has been suffering
with neuritis, and at present does
not expect to engage in business,
but may later on open a shop for
general repair work. Mr.. Gatewood
is one of the very best mechanics
to be found any place.
Roger Christen, of Stockport, who
has had considerable experience as
auto mechanic, will succeed Mr..
Gatewood, and be with Mr.. Schwen-
deman in the garage business.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05
ALBERT ID. MILLER APPOINTED
SENIOR INTERVIEWER

Albert D. Miller of this place has
been appointed senior interviewer in
the unemployment compensation
commission district office at Zanes-
Vile. He began his new duties Dec.
23. He and his wife will likely
later make GAINESVILLE their home.
This position is under civil service,
and in the examination Mr.. Miller
made grade of 9S. The counties
in the district are Muskingum, Nor
gan, and Perry.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05
sOth WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs Omar Ray of Bris-
tol were very pleasantly reminded
of their 30th wedding anniversary
the evening of Dec 23, when about
20 relatives and neighbors went TO
the Ray home, taking oysters, sand
wiches, pickles, cake, ETC.. for
big supper Those present were
Harold Fuller, wife and son Ronald,
Jesse Embree, wife and daughter;
J. l.. Glenn and family, and the
John Broedel family
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05
BLINDNESS In SHEEP

Blindness is reported in the flock
Of sheep owned by Mrs. Blanche Nc
Center township Of a
flock of 90, half of them have gone
blind 1t is stated that the first
symptom is a yellowish discharge
from the eyes, and soon after the
eyes have white coating, which
causes blindness. The sheep seem
to be fat, and in good condition.
Health Commissioner DIR. Northrup
has communicated with the state
veterinary department regarding the
sheep, and has asked that an inves-
tigation be made.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05

34th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

The Gath anniversary of the mar
riage of Don Carlos and Myrtle Por~
ter James was quietly celebrated
with a few of their friends at the
residence in Louisville, KY. on Dec
Pa. Mrs. James, who has been in
failing health for many years, has
recently suffered good deal from a
nervous trouble in her face, but is
reported as being easier. Mr.. James
has been in the hands of doctors OF
late but is much improved.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05
PLANNING EXTENSIVE TRIP

Miss Lucille Lynn, Of Malta, ex-
poets to leave in several weeks for
a trip to Tucson. Ariz., where she
will visit the Howard Coulson fam
ily. From there she plans to go to
San Francisco, Calf, to attend the
Golden Gate exposition. She expects
to be gone about a month.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05
MANY DOGS VACC1NATED

Many dogs throughout the coun-
try are being vaccinated against
rabies. We have been requested to
publish a list of owners who have
had their dogs vaccinated, but this
is almost impossible, since several
different persons are vaccinating
the dogs, and the list is increasing
right along. With each vaccination
a metal tag is issued, which the dog
should wear. 1t. holds good for the
year 1899.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05
MRS. MISEL In SERIOUS
CONDITION

Mrs. Misel, wife of Rev. A. M.
Misel, who resides near the Bethel
Rex place, fell week ago, break
ing her left arm near the shoulder
Mrs. Misel who is 70 years of age.
has been frail for some time, and
her condition is rather serious. She
is at Bethesda hospital. Her daugh
ter, Mrs. Trump, wife of DR.. Frank
Trump, of Ottawa, Kan, is assist
ing in her care.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05
MRS. MARGARET GREER
SERIOUSLY ILL

Mrs. Margaret Greer, former well
known resident of this county, who
suffered slight stroke about two
weeks ago, is In a serious condition
at the home OF her daughter, Mrs.
&c. C. White. of GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05
THE RABIES SITUATION

The horse at the Paul Richardson
place, East Bloom, which was bit
ten a couple of weeks ago, and later
was sick, has apparently recovered.
No cases have developed from the
Erwin dog, near Stockport, which
had rabies.
Howard Greer's dog, near Pisgah
church, East Bloom, died the first
Of the week and its head was sent
to Columbus for examination. No
report has been received
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05
STOCK DIES SUDDENLY

Roma Simpson, near Hooksburg,
reports that Saturday he had IL
sheep and heifer to die suddenly.
They had been fed ground corn and
cob, and little later they sudden.
ly died. Thinking that it might be
due to rabies, they sent the heads
to Columbus, for examination, but
reports have not yet been received.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05
MRS. BAIIDING'S SISTER
INJURED

Mrs. Edna Balding of this place,
received word that her sister, Mrs.
Maude Porter, of Denver, COL, fell
on ice recently, sustaining bad in
Jury. Mrs Marie Gano marie
Balding) who is spending the winter
with her aunt, is caring for her.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-01-05
WARMEST WEATHER in
MANY YEARS

The warmest January weather IN
many years is being experienced
here. The mercury reached the
highest mark Wednesday, when the
official temperature was 65. This
is believed to be the record high
temperature for at least 40 years.
The only rain for the week was
Wednesdays of an inch. The
daily high and low temperatures
for the past week as reported by
Floyd Davis our weatherman, are as