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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28
BABY SMOTHERS TO DEATH
In BED

John Frederick, four months old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Moore,
who reside on the McGovern farm,
was found dead in it's bed Friday
evening. The mother gave the
child its bottle about 4:30, and put
it to bed apparently in good health.
When she went to look after him
about two hours later he was lying
on his face and was dead. Since
the child was strong and healthy it
is believed it smothered to death
Besides the parents, a brother, Ter
ry, survives. The Moore family
moved from Leesburg, o., to the
McGovern place more than a month
ago. Saturday the body was taken
to Leesburg, for funeral services
and burial.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28
DEATH OF JOHN HENRY PUGH

John Henry Pugh, 76, died at his
home at Browns Mill, Washington
county, last Thursday afternoon,
following aeweeks illness. He was
a son of the late Henry l.. and
Catherine Blind Pugh, and lived his
lifetime in the house where he was
born. He was twice married, first
to Ella r. Armstrong. She is de-
ceased His second wife, the for
mer Miss Laura Warner of Oak Hill,
survives, and three sons and daugh-
ters: VIM. Pugh, Stockport; Mrs.
Alice Bachelor, Beverly; Mrs. Jes-
sic B. Huffman, South GAINESVILLE;
Mrs. Bertha Petty of Wooster; Cliff
ford N. Pugh of Palmer; and Mrs.
Mabel Rowland, Stockport. Mrs.
Lizzie Eldridge and Mrs. Allie
Rouse. both of Palmer, are sisters.
The late Mrs. w. E. Wainwright
was a sister. The deceased was an
active member of the Oak Hill U.
B. church. and of the grange.
Funeral services were held at the
Dale U. B. church, Sunday after
noon, with interment in the church
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28
TOWNSEND CLUB

Nov. 10, Rev. d. G. Holman Of
the Main Street Church of Christ
talked to the Townsend club on the
Conditions of the world today"
The talk was very interesting and
appreciated. Rev. Chas. J. Caller
of the Presbyterian church was to
have talked to the club this week,
but for reasons, could not be there.
The club was entertained by the
Porter orchestra of Stockport. The
music was fine and they promised
to play again me- .~sd9v ~i~ht:
also Rev. Caller will be tlo speak
er The public j 'Telcome, and we
especially invite the other ministers
of the town to be present; also the
clubs of the county. There will be
free lunch-doughnuts furnished
by the men, pies by the ladies.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28
COUNTY BASKETBALL LEAGUE
OFFICIAL SCHEDULE

Nov. 20, Marion plays Penn,
Windsor plays Manchester; Dec. 6,
York plays Marion, Penn plays Man
chester; Dec. 13, Windsor plays
York, Manchester plays Marion;
Dec. 20, York plays Penn, Marion
plays Windsor; Jan. 10, Penn plays
Windsor, York plays Manchester;
Jan. II, Penn plays Marion, Man.
chester plays Windsor; Jan. "a,
Manchester plays Penn, Marion
plays York; Jan. 81, York plays
Windsor, Marion plays Manchester;
Feb. Z, Penn plays York, Windsor
plays Marion; Feb. IA, Windsor
plays Penn, Manchester plays York.
Note:-First team in "game"
column, represents the home team.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28
AUTOS COLLIDE
Three automobiles were i

Three automobiles were in a mix
up Saturday evening about six
O'Clock on the Happy Hollow road
near the Drake service station. It
is stated that Charles Henry of
Deerfield township, driver of one of
the machines was blinded by head
lights from other machines, and lost
control of his car 1t sideswiped a
machine driven by Edward Raney of
Penn township, and then careened
across the road, striking a car driv-
en- by Mrs. w. r. Sears, of Malta,
and then went over an embank-
ment and landed in a creek The
occupants escaped with minor injur-
les, but the machines were more or
less damaged.
Friday afternoon cars driven by
Denver Shaver of Bristol township
and Fred Wilson of Pennsville, col
lided at the foot of the Beard hill,
near the bridge. No one was injur-
ed, but the machines were badly
damaged.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28
DAVIS-GARNER

Waldo Hugh Davis and Miss
Wanda Garner of Malta were united
in marriage Friday evening at sew
en- O'Clock, at the Malta Methodist
parsonage, by Rev. C. A. Moore,
who read the single ring ceremony
in the presence of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Garner,
and her aunt, Mrs. Rosemary Lin
scott. The bride wore a royal blue
crepe dress with black accessories.
She is graduate of M. & M. high
school. Mr.. Davis is employed at
the Irish Rock coal mine. Mr.. and
Mrs. Davis are residing in an
apartment in the Edith Hoffman,
home, in Malta
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28
CAROLINE HARRIS
MILLER DIES

Word has been received Of the
death of Caroline Harris Miller, who
died Monday, Nov. %. Funeral SER
vices were Wednesday. She was 30
year and nine months old, She was
q daughter of the late John Harris,
q pioneer, Of Penn township, and
was horn and reared on the old
Harris farm on Wolf Creek, now
owned by Carlos Harris. She was
the last of family of IA children.
She was sister of the late Isaac,
Stacey and Samuel Harris. She was
married to Peter Miller, whose
death occurred many years ago. She
had made her home with her neph-
ew. the late Judge w. C.. Harris,
and wife, at Emporia. Kan, for
the past 80 years. She lived in
Kansas most of her life.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28
THANKSGIVING AT
ROCKY GLEN

Rocky Glen sanatorium observed
its regular annual Thanksgiving
party. The usual big dinner was
served, during which music was
furnished by Ivan Beatty's orches-
ira. Ralph Benjamin was master of
ceremonies for the program which
began at one o'clock. The program
included dancing by Patty Price
and Ann Anderson; flute and piano
duet, Gretchen and Janet Scott;
vocal solo, Joan Phillips, accompa-
MED on the piano by Nancy White
Miss Phillips also played accordion
solos; dancing, Ruth Snow.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28

sell real estate of deceased, at pri-
vate sale at the appraised value.
Sale of property to Flavious o. Nc
Intire is approved. Consideration,
5000.
H. L. Fiscus as administrator of
estate of James George, deceased,
files statement in lien of account.
Marriage Licenses
Howard Pugh, coal miner, Stock
port route one, son of Perley and
Mary Hickman Pugh, and Lillian
Gheen, of Brokaw, daughter of Ev-
erett and Sadie Ball Gheen.
Robert Charles Anderson, mail
carrier, Malta, son of Charlse X.
and Lillian L. Johnson Anderson,
and Margaret Frances Rothrock,
teacher, McConnelsville, daughter
of Howard L. and Nellie Mcbride
Rothrock, Rev. Glenn L. Tennell
officiating.
RECORDERS OFFICE
James w. Thompson and wife,
Washington county, to Stanley
Maybe, two acres, Marion township
Bertha j. and Arley B. Phillis,
of Glouster, to Bert r. Angle, Co.
SO acres, Homer township.
Nora Adrian to Dean r. Sheets
and wife, $3.50 acres, Windsor
township.
Howard r. Barlhurst, admins
tractor of estate of Mary A. Camp
bell, deceased, to Flavious o. McIn-
tire and wife, 1857 acres. Malta
township, $500.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28

William HI. Pennell was re-elect-
ed tyler Of the Magnolia lodge, F.. G
A. NJ, Columbus, last week, for
the 21st consecutive year. Mr.. Pen
nell, former resident of Malta,
while residing there was prominent
in Valley lodge, No. 145, F. & A..
NJ, where he also held office for a
number of years.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28
MIR. AND MRS. G. B. DOUGAN
MARRIED go YEARS

Ex-Commissioner George B. Dou-
gan and wife were married 60 years
Nov 25 In honor of the occasion
family dinner is being held today
at the DOugan home in Pennsville.
This county has no better or more
highly esteemed residents than Mr..
and Mrs. Dougan Mr. Dougan is
83 years of age, and his wife is 70.
Both are enjoying fairly good
health. Mr. Dougan has served as
trustee of Penn township close to
a quarter of a century-perhaps a
record in the state.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28
Deaths Toll
November 20 to 2s. 1910

November 20 to 2S, 1910
Charles F. Strecker, Marietta.
James VIM. Gallogly, High Hill.
John F. Moore, Morgan Twp.
Dora Belle Inman, Cleveland.
Mrs. Ruth Hayes, GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. e. r.. Haines, Hackney.
VIM. Fl. Homman, GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Bertha Wise, GAINESVILLE
Mrs. Martha Stall, Rural Dale.
Rebecca w. Russell, Youngstown.
John III. Pugh, Dale.
Mrs. T. e. Dearth, Center Twp.
Caroline Harris Miller, Kansas.
VIM. G. Fawcett, Chesterhill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28
LOCAL DOCTOR HAS
SEWING PARTY

Very early Thanksgiving day, "A
local doctor entertained with sew
ing party at his office. In all 10
were present. The articles sewed
were ''head pieces" which were
more or less cut up, by flying bot
ties, at a party at the Beech Grove
Inn, on the New Lexington pike.
Eye witnesses state that at first 1T
was thought a wild west movie film
was being made. Some of the ac-
tors who participated were from
away
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28
COMPLMENTING MRS.
THURL YOUNG

Mrs. Fred Coulson, of Malta. en-
tertained with a luncheon Wednes-
day at the Kennebec hotel, in hon.
or of her sister, Mrs Thurl Young,
of Springfield. who is visiting at
the Coulson home. Covers were
laid for IL. Contract bridge was
played during the afternoon at. the
Coulson home.
Mrs. J. E. Cowan of this place
will entertain Fri lay evening for
the pleasure of Mrs. Young.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28
MARY REED DAY
SUNDAY, DEC. 1

Mary Reed day, honoring Miss
Mary Reed, probably the oldest ac-
be observed Sunday Dec. /.
The "Mary Reed Day" observance
was first suggested by Rev. George
C. Southwell of Cleveland in 1887.
1t is recognized in several coun-
tries besides United States, such
as: China, Japan, India and Great
Britain.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28
BASKETBALL GAME
HERE SUNDAY

Sunday afternoon at 2:3O, in the
M. & M. gym, the Fisher Funeral
Service basketball team plays the
Coshocton Triplitts. This will be
the opening game for the Fisher
men" Those on the squad are: Joe
Rich, Roger Burger, Paul Burcher,
Bill Whitaker, Bob Tombaugh,
lie White, Alfred Sims and Merle
Wallace. Indications are that it
will be one of the best teams in the
state.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28
RICHARD eastman
BREAKS ARM

Richard eastman, student at st.
Aloysius military academy, New
Lexington, fell Tuesday of last week
on the marble steps of one OF the
buildings, and sustained bad frac-
ture OF his right arm between the
elbow and wrist. He Is at the Nc.
Govern home, east of town.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28

Guests at the Frank Taylor home
on Kennebec hill over Thanksgiv-
ing were Mr.. and Mrs. C.. G. Pen
rose, of Cleveland, their. son VIM.
Taylor Penrose, wife and son Billy
of Fort Wayne, Ind, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Taylor and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ray Larimer, all of Cleveland. The
house patry continued until Sum
day.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Clemens Of
the following guests Thanksgiving
day: Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Bragg
and son Terry Lee, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Clemens and son Jackie,
Mrs. Francis Clifton and son Gary
Lee, Mrs. AIDA Patterson and Put
nam Bragg all of this place, and
Mrs. Clemens mother, Mrs. Levi
Wolfe of Sand Run.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28
GEORGE ABEL, SR.,
HAS OPERATION

George Abel, ST., of Malta, who
was under observation at Bethesda
hospital, from Wednesday until Sat-
urday, underwent an operation Sat-
urday for ruptured appendix. While
still very i'll, his condition is con-
one of the proprietors of the McCon-
nelSVille garage.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. r.. A. Mckinney,
of Columbus, and daughter Ardath,
student of Ohio WESLEYAN, visited
Thanksgiving with Mr. McElhiney s
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. McEl-
hiney of Rokeby Lock Mrs. McEl-
hiney and daughter also visited at
the Howard Price home here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28

Corintha Whipple Mothers club
meet Dec. 8, at the home of Mrs.
Francis Kraps, in Malta. The last
meeting was at Mrs. Leo Harrison's,
with about 16 members present.
Mrs. Ralph Dye and Mrs. Francis
Doudna gave talks on "Thanksgiv-
ing" one presenting the patriotic
side" and the other THANKSGIVING
as related to the home. The Christ
mas party will be held Saturday af-
ternoon. Dec. Fl. The place OF
meeting has not been definitely de-
cided upon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28
SMALL BLAZE AT RESTAURANT

Wednesday afternoon pan of
grease on the range of the City res
taurant, caught fire, and the flames
ignited the SCOT in the chimney. The
firemen We're summoned, quickly ex-
tinguished the blaze. The damage
was small
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28

Howard Gordon, of Columbus,
and Miss Evelyn Gordon, of Fre-
mont were guests of the latter's
parents, Postmaster and Mrs. H. w.
Gordon, over Thanksgiving, and the
week end.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28

The case of Charles S. Cunning
ham VS. The Industrial Loan COM
pany, Marietta, reopened in COM
mon pleas court, Caldwell, Tuesday.
The case involving breaking of a
contract, setting aside a deed, and
approximately $4,000 is expected
to continue for another month
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28

Thanksgiving day Mr. and Mrs.
Howard Carroll, near the sanator-
ium, had as guests Mrs. C. G. Boz
man and children Betty and John
of Newark, and Mr. and Mrs. Will
bur McFerren, of Center township.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28

James VIM. Gallogly, 72, of High
Hill, died last Thursday at his home
following lengthy illness. Funeral
services were held Sunday after
noon at 1870 at Ark Spring Bap-
tist church. Interment was in the
church cemetery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28

Herschel Murray of Washington,
D. c., came Tuesday for visit with
his mother, Mrs. Alta Murray, and
his sister, Miss Pearl Murray.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28

Relatives and friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. william Witham (WoOdie
Ouigley) gathered at their furnished
apartment, Marietta, with arms full
time was enjoyed during the even
ing. Refreshments were served.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28

G.. C. Mckay of this place, spent
Thanksgiving with his daughter,
Mrs. Jack Williams, and family, of
Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28

Miss Martha Sherman returned to
Cleveland, Monday, after visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Sherman, over Thanksgiving.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28

Carl Whitehouse, of Normal, ILL.,,
came Wednesday to visit his moth
er, Mrs. Cassie Whitehouse, near
Meigs, who is very ill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28
THE WEATHER

Rain fell on five days the past
week, with a total of 1.08 inches.
The daily temperatures beginning
Nov. 20, were: 60-33; 67-42; 67-52;
$3.50; 52-37; 45-28; 1928; 47-32.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28

B. S. Dillehay, hardware dealer,
of Waterford, underwent an opera
tion for cataracts last week at the
Camden-Clark hospital, Parkers-
burg.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28

Mrs. Fred Albright, near Union
vile, is seriously ill. Her daugh-
ters, Mrs. Kenneth Hill, of Zanes-
vile, and Mrs. Wagner, of Gratiot,
came yesterday to be with her.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-28

Dr. and Mrs. e. G.. Rex and SON
Billy spent Thanksgiving at Victor,
w. Va, with the parents Of Mrs.
Rex
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-11

Thursday morning at II o'clock from
the First Baptist church, of which
the deceased was a charter and Sec
ond Oldest member. Interment will
be in Oak Ridge cemetery.
He is survived by his wife; three
sons: DR.. r. NJ. Lancaster, of Rural
Hall; Arthur Lancaster, of St.
Pauls; and Lieut.. D. B. Lancaster,
Jr., of Hamilton Field, CAL; three
daughters: Mrs. j. Edger Holt, of
Greensboro; Mrs. Dan Marley, of
Lumber Bridge; and Mrs. T. H.
Olive, of Mount Olive; one sister,
Mrs. Flora Edwards, of st. Peters
burg, Fla, ard twelve grandchildren.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-11
MRS. JULIA M. RPE

WHITEVILLE, Sept. 1o.-Funer-
al services for Mrs. Julia Miriam
Harper, IS, who died Tuesday, Sep
TENDER 8 at her home near 7 e
banon after a long illness, were
held Wednesday from the Lebanon
church. p
The. Rev. George L. Harper, OF
Marian, S. c., a grandson of the
deceased, and the Rev. N. P. Edens
of Tabor City, conducted the .serv
ices. Burial followed in the Leban.
on cemetery.
Pallbearers were: A.. G. Glenn
Ralph B. Harper, Julian K. Pitt
man, W. NJ. Harper, D. M. Currie
and j. O. Ammons.
Mrs. Harper was born Januar,
Il, 1854, the daughter of the lat
Henry Best and Miriam Curri
Best. She was married November. {
1873 to John Kelly Harper, VIII
preceded her to the grave % year
ago..
Mrs. Harper is survived by 81
children: Henry Harper, of nea
Lebanon; D. X Harper, of King
man, Arizona; NJ. C. Harper, {
Marion, S. c.; Mrs. C. D. Blacl
man, of Temple, Tex; Mrs, Mau
Pittman, of Clarendon; and Mis-
Leila Harper, of Emporia, Va.
She was a foster mother to Ralp
B. Harper, of Greenville, N. c
and Mrs. Jessie Best Harper, c
Route three, Whiteville. -Four hall
sisters a half brother, and a nun
Der of grandchildren also survive.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-11
1910 WEED CROP
ESTIMATE GIVEN
=. At 421. 100000 Pounds Or
As Per Cent Less Than
1899 Record Output

,1E1GH, Sept. 1O.-(R-North
Nina growers of flue-cured to-
JAZZ now estimate their 1910 crop
Da' s91. 800, 900 pounds, or 48 per
al at less than the record 1899 out
cel' of So3, 900, 900 pounds, j. j.
pas state department of agri-
N l1,re statistician, reported today
euN the September l federal-state
crop summary.
rlne-cured leaf prospects, COM
..rad with August l indications,
p lare reduced 1000, 900 pounds by
S savv rains which followed an alb
ns srroa growing season, Morgan
w. IVA Virtually all the poundage
sSrs was listed in the New Bright
belt.
The anticipated 839 pound yield
10 acre represents a 100 pound
poorease under last year and is
s',o mounds under the August l re-
port.
The report, by belts, follows.
ma belt-Production, 1853, 100, 900
.o,,nds, same as last month; per
pore Weld, 78O pounds, same as
,.st month. Heavy rains caused
CONT damage in western counties,
h,t rains restored some damage in
Tho eastern half of the belt.
New Bright belt - Production,
NJ .S4O, 900 pounds; one per cent
under last month; per acre yield.
An pounds, down 10 pounds from
I,st month and ITO pounds from
lost season. Excessive rains COM
mp when one to two curings re-
NAMED on the stalks caused some
drnvning and loss of top leaves.
Cnwers experienced abnormal
weather conditions throughout the
season. -
Border belt-Production, 48, AGO.
w pounds, 275, 900 pounds above
st month: per acre yield, $50
pounds, up five pounds above last
month.
Burley belt = Production, 7,110
900 pounds, down 1913, 900 poune
compared with last month; Fr
acre yield, 900 down Is pouds
compared with last month. Flods
caused extensive losses throughout
the belt.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-11
JOHN d. BURNEY

CHARLTON, Sept. 10.-l|ews was
received here today of the sudden
death of John D. Burney, So, at
his home in Charleston, S. c., today.
He is survived by his wife, the
former Miss Mary King, of Acme;
n brother, George Burney, of Sa-
vannah, Ca; four sisters, Mrs. Kel-
sey Long, of Clarkton, Misses Annie
and Ina Burney, of Myrtle Beach, S.
c., and Mrs. William Mcdowell, of
Kershaw; S. C.
Funeral services will be held from
the Brown Marsh church Wednes-
day afternoon at 2:3O o'clock.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-11
NATIONAL REPORT

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10. = Up
The department of agriculture said
today the 1910 tobacco cop PROB
ably would be below thf ten-year
average and materially Glow last
years crop.
Supplies of the pripipal types,
however, were describa as ranging
from ample to burdeeome."
Estimated productin of all types,
based on the deparhent's monthly
survey, was placed at 1,241,5So,ooO
pounds, a slight derease from the
August l forecast and more than
half a billion pou1ds below the 1889
crop. The ten-yer average 1929 to
1889 is 1850, $751; 100 pounds.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-11

erts. H.. M. Sutton, ollin Gore,
Charles Watts. Morrison Skipper
and j. A. Goodwin.
Mrs. Blanton is survived by her
husband, A. C. Blanton: three sons,
W. M Blanton and J. M. Blanton,
of Wilmington, and John Blanton,
of Kinston; and one daughter, Mrs.
Donald Coleman.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-11

several routine matters" the
chief executive announced today.
He said the committeeman also
might take up plans for an airport
at the Chapel Hill unit Of the
University.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-11
ROSE NAMED MEMBER
OF TEX BOOK GROUP
Greenville Man Succeeds L. B.
Prince WHO Resigned To
Take Vte Board Post

RALEIGH, sept. 1O.-lR-Gover-
nor Hoey announced the appoint
ment of Junius H. Rose of Green
vile today as member of the
state textbook commission for a
term to expire April 26, 1941. Rose
succeeds L. B. Prince of Hender-
sonville who resigned when he was
appointed a menber of the state
elections board.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-11

pounds. However, the markets
opened their season last year On
August g., and on August 20 this
year.
August sales on the Border belt
we're: -,
CHADBOURN-1,5 57, 546 pounds
for an average of $i7.84 compared
with $15.56 in 1889. - =
CLARKTON-1,6 $685. 72 pounds
for $17.34 compared with $15.95 in
1889.
FAIR BLUFF, $40, 1853. pounds
for $18.96 compared with $16.17 in
1899; ,.t.
FAIRMONT-8,0 $50, 424 pounds for
$3.50 compared with $17.61 in 1889.
LUMBERTON-6,434,3 1865 pounds
for 1892 compared Nth $3.50 IN
1899. ,
TABOR - 1876, 222 pounds
for $19.07 compared with $16.61 in
1889. .
+. WF-TEVILLE-6,476, $40 pounds
$19.05 compared with $16.26 in 1889.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-11
COMMITTEE TO MEET

RALEIGH, Sept. 10 -R- The
executive committee of the. uni
versity of North Carolina trustees
will meet with Governor Hoey here
September % for a discussion of
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-11
DIR. FRANCIS p. LEWIS

BROOKHAVEN, N. Y, Sept. 10.
Francis Park Lewis, IS,
internationally known ophthalmol-
ogist, died today at. the Long Island
home of relatives. l
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-11
d. B. LANCASTER

ST. PAULS, Sept. 3D.. B. Lam
caster, 10, prominent retired bust
nessman, former mayor of st. Pauls
and membePLo the Robson County
Road commission, died at his home
here this afternoon after several
weeks illness.
Funeral services will be held
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-11
BURNEY

Entered into eternal rest on the
morning September tenth at
Charleston, South Carolina, John
D. Burney. He is survived by
widow, Mrs. Mary King Burney,
one brother and four sisters. In
terment Brown Marsh cemetery,
Clarkton, North Carolina at 2:30
Wednesday,, September II, 1910.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-11
MRS. LILLE N

Funeral services for Mrs. Lille
J. Blanton, So, of 81 Spofford
Mills, who died early Monday
morning at James Walker Memoir
ial hospital after a short illness.
we're held at $3.50 o'clock yesterday
afternoon from 60 Spofford Mills.
The Rev. James Lee, pastor of
the Sixth, Street Advent Christian
church conducted t h e services.
Interment followed in the Belle
vue cemetery.
Pallbearers were: J. W. Rob-