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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
NEW DIRECTOR OF HIGHWAYS

Hal G.. Sours of Akron, has been
named director of the Ohio depart
ment of highways by Gov. John w.
Bricker. Mr.. Sours succeeds Major
General Robert S. Beightler, resign
ed, and now in command of the
Ohio National Guard, in training
at Camp Shelby, Miss. Previous to
his appointment as director, Mr.
Sours since early in 1899, has been
assistant director of highways and
chief engineer Of the department
Since General Beightler left the
highway department on leave of alb
sence to go with the Ohio guard to
Camp Shelby, Mr.. Sours has been
acting director. When General
Beightler rendered his resignation
to Governor Bricker, Mr.. Sours' ap-
pointment followed Immediately
Director Sours was born at Manches-
ter, in Summit county, and attend
ed school in Barberton. He attend
ed Akron university, studying en-
gineering, graduating in 1916. Dur
ing the World war, Mr.. Sours vol
unteered for the artillery branch OF
the army, serving at Fort Monroe
Va. He came out of the service as
second lieutenant. At Akron
university he took a prominent part
in athletics, being captain of the
football team.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

II have been an active farmer for
several years, have had to do quite
a bit of hard work, exposed to all
kinds of weather, lifted heavy loads,
but never knew bit Of trouble with
my health until about six years ago,
when / started to weaken, and since
then my kidneys and Prostate have
caused considerable pain" stated
Mr.. j. w. Floyd, lifelong resident
of Freeport, Ohio, near GAINESVILLE.
"My rest at night was disturbed
by frequent and difficult bladder
action and the passage would burn
and smart. The Prostate gland was
swollen and irritated and my back
ached. The pains in the back of
my neck and arms were very Sc
we're. l was occasionally constipat-
ed and nervous.
''TON JON acted splendidly as a
diuretic to my kidneys relieving my
getting up nights and the inflam-
nation of the Prostate soreness, il
ritation and it wasn't long till
realized the nervousness, backache
and other pains no longer bothered
me. | can strongly recommend TON
JON to anyone who suffers from
these troubles if they are in need
of a good diuretic, because | find it
a grand medicine"
If you suffer in this way get
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
COUNTY GRANGE NEWS

The annual seventh degree meet
ing of the Morgan county grangers
will be held in the Maccabee hall
at McConnelsville, Friday, Nov. 15
There will be pot luck dinner and
w. P. Haskins is among the speak
ers scheduled for the occasion.
Inter County Activity
The Pomona grange meeting at
tended by Washington and Morgan
county patrons was we'll represented
with about 125 present, there be-
ing about an equal number from
each county. Washington present
ed the literary hour of music and
song with addresses, readings and
dramatics. They brought an or
chestra that was much appreciated
Youth Activity
Forest Hivnor, master of the
grange youth organization announc-
ed the next meeting to be at the
Malta grange, Dec. 4. The boys
will bring apples and the girls can
dy to serve for refreshments.
Pomona Meet
The next meeting of Pomona will
be Nov. 80, at which time the Off
cers-elect will be installed. The
place of the meeting has not been
determined.-J. Lynn Reed, Grange
Press Agent.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
REDUCED PRICE FOR
AMERICAN BOY

With the announcement of an en-
larged and enlivened magazine, The
American Boy, foremost publication
for boys ten to twenty, also an
nOunces a reduction in its subscrip-
tion and single copy price. Here
after The American Boy will sell
for 10c a single copy at newsstands
or for $1.00 a year and $500 for
three years on a subscription basis
In announcing change in edi-
torial policy, publishers of The
American Boy assure subscribers
that the established fiction heroes
who have made the magazine so
popular with young and old alike.
will continue to tell of their adven-
lures exclusively in The American
Boy. Included in this group are
Renfrew of the Canadian Mounted,
Connie Morgan and Old Man Mat
tie, prospectors; Square Jaw Davis,
railroad engineer; Johnny Caruth-
ers, flyer; Jim Tierney, detective;
Tod Moran, seaman; Alan Kane
and Ted Dolliver, adventures in
science, and others identified ex-
clusively with The American Boy.
However with a larger magazine
will come new fiction characters and
an enlarged sports, defense and
adventure program in the non-fic-
ton field. Greater recognition will
be given to outstanding boys the
country over and an exceptional
achievement will be rewarded with
the boys picture on the front cover.
This feature was inauguarted with
the November issue which carried
on the front cover the picture Of
Americas outstanding driver of
high school age.
Teachers, Librarians, parents and
leaders of boys groups recommend
The American Boy enthusiastically
They have found that, as general
rule, boys who read The American
Boy regularly advance more rapid
ly than boys who do not read it.
Through the leadership and sports
manship of it's fiction characters,
boys are imbued with a desire to
become leaders, to develop the high
ideals and courage the heroes them
selves display.
To subscribe to The American
Boy simply send the name and adj
dress of the one who is to receive
the magazine together with prop
er remittance. 81 for one year or
81 for three years, direct to The
American Boy, 7430 Second Blvd,
Detroit, Mich. 1853
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
JAMES S. GORRELL DIES

The following is taken from q
Convoy newspaper:
James Spillman Gorrell, son ol
Thomas and Nancy Spillman Cor
rell, was born March 26, 1855, in
MIskingum county, Ohio. He de
parted from this life November 2
1910, at the age of 85 years, sever
months and five days. He was
on Jan. 10, 1882. To this union
were born three children: Mrs. AL
ma Feight, Nampa, Idaho; Miss A,
ia and Walter Gorrell of Convoy
In his early life Mr.. Gorrell taught
school, which career brought him
to this part of Ohio. Later he took
up farming in this community wherr
he spent the remainder Of his life
the last 26 years being spent in
Convoy. He faithfully attended the
Methodist church Mr.. Gorrell' s
commendable life led him to be
highly honored and esteemed by al
who knew him. He is survived by
his three children; seven grandchil-
dren; three great grandchildren
two brothers, William T., Denver
Col; Fred c., Reinersville, o.; and
four sisters, Mrs. Alta knight
Springfield, O.; Mrs. Ella Stokes
Pueblo, Col. Mrs. Effie Blackburn
McConnelsville, O., and Mrs. Fannie
Haines, Reinersville.
Funeral services were held Nov
4, at 2 p. m, at the Methodist
church, Rev. w. C. Peters, officiat
ing. Burial was in the Odd Fellow
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
Manchester Grange

In the meeting Friday evening
the grange elected the following Of
ficers for the ensuing year: Master
j. Lynn Reed; o., Rollin Combs
Lecturer, Mrs. Myrtle Haskins
Steward, Everett Drummond; as
sistant Steward, Willis Welch ;
Chaplain, Esta Murphy; Treasurer
William Cannon; Secretary, Clara
Grandstaff; Gate Keeper,> Noel
Schuster; Ceres, Freda May Hender-
son; Pomona, Vera Haines; Flora
Kate Swank; Pianist, Ruth Shriver
executive committee, Ross Marshall.
The class of candidates in waiting
will be instructed at the next meet
ing, Nov. 18. All candidates are
requested to be in attendance. Mrs.
Roxie Reed was chosen matron Of
the juvenile grange and they will
meet on the evening of Nov. 18.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
Center Grange

Center grange will meet Friday
evening, Nov. %. Program follows:
Roll call, a verse of scripture or
verse of poetry commemorating
Thanksgiving; reading, Farmer
Johns Thanksgiving, Martha Reed;
reading, The Corn Song, Mrs. Hum
phrey; address, Thanksgiving in
1910, and what it should mean to
us, e. w. Humphrey; officers roll
call, one thing l am thankful we
did in grange this year; recita-
tion, When the frost is on the
Pumpkin, Mabel Smith; stunt, Alta
Glines. Refreshments, sandwiches,
pie, cake, pickles and coffee.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
HUNTING SEASON AND
BAG LIMITS

Here briefly are hunting sea-
sons and bag limits:
Pheasants, Nov. $3.50, two cocks
daily with four in possession after
first day.
Rabbit, Nov. 15-Jan. 1, four and
four in possession.
Hungarian partridge, Nov. 1890
four and four in possession.
Grouse, Nov. 1880, two and four
in possession.
Mink and muskrat, Dec. 1-Jan
Is inland, district; Dec. 15March
Is, Lake Erie district. No limit.
Skunk and opossum, Nov. Is
Jan. Is. No limit.
Raccoon, Nov. 15-Jan. 15, two
with two in possession.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
Special 0. e. S. Meeting

Valley chapter, No. 10, o. E. ST.
will hold special meeting for the
purpose of initiation of candidates,
Friday evening, Nov. Is, at 1880
O'Clock. There will be refreshments.
and a social hour.-Lucille Wag-
oner, w. M; Fannie A. Richardson,
Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

The will of Herbert A. Jones,
!, late of GAINESVILLE, filed in the Mus
kingum county probate court, be-
aueaths the entire estate to his
widow. Alice Jones.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Herbert Underwood, At, of Chi
cago, died Monday morning at the
sanatorium, where he had been for
about two weeks. He was a nephew
of George W. Underwood of route
l7S
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

l wish to thank the voters of
Morgan county for their generous
support at the election, Nov 5. 1t
is my earnest desire to merit your
continued support by serving to the
best of my ability in the office to
which you have elected me.-Fred
Scott
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

TON JON at once, instead of being
sorry later that you put it off. The
TON JON Health Representative
will gladly explain how TON JON
will help you.
TON JON is SOLD BY YOUR
LOCAL DRUGGIST
HARRIS PHARMACY, Malta, Ohio
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Shinn of
Washington, D. c., left Sunday for
their home, after spending the
week end here with their parents,
Mr. and Mrs. A. w. Shinn and Mrs.
Frank Musgrove. The latter, and
daughter Mrs. Shinn, visited in
Cambridge with Mrs. Shinn's sis
ter Mrs. Estel Howard, and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Miss Ruby Anderson OF Cleveland
spent the week end with her broth
er. Robert Anderson, and mother
Mrs. Lillian Anderson, of Malta
and attended the Company M re-
union, Sunday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Glenna R. Ford has filed suit in
the Muskingum county common
pleas court, for divorce. against
William Ford. She alleges gross
neglect. According to the petition
they were married Aug. 10, 1910.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Betty, the seven year old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald Price,
sustained cuts about her face, neck
and hip at her home Saturday. She
was turning cartwheels and crashed
through window Stitches were
required to close the wounds.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Capt. Frederick Way, jr., o1
Sewickley, Pa, and Mr.. John w
Zenn Of McKeesport, Pa, were Sun
day dinner and over night guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. B. D. Richardson
Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Clyde Riley and family have NOV
ed into rooms at the armory. The
former has been appointed caretak-
er of the armory. while Company
/ l., 166th Infantry, are away.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

President Herman G.. James of
Ohio University, Athens, has been
named secretary of the National as
sociation of state universities.
James F. Zimmerman of the Univer-
sity of New Mexico is the head of
the organization.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Harlan P. Sillery
and friends Mr. and Mrs. r. A
Gravitt, of Dayton, spent the week
end here with friends and attended
the reunion of old Company M, Sun
day
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

IF Won are considering making
anv Comforts this winter buy your
materials now during Coulson's
November Sale, while you can save
in buying the materials. They are
also offering Comfort and Quilting
Cotton Bats at Special Prices, dur
ing their sale. Isn't it grand to be
able to save both on materials and
ooftpp2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Love and
children of billiards, visited over
the week end with Mrs. Loves par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Dewitt,
Meigsville, and other relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Suits and Top Coats offered at
very Special Prices, at Coulson's,
during their November Sale. Don't
fail to see the Big Values they are
offering.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

w. S. C. S. of the Grace Metho-
dist church will meet at the home
of Mrs. Don Patterson, Thursday
evening, Nov IA, at 7:30. Mrs.
Pearl Savage and Mrs. Amanda
Spencer, assistant hostesses. Study
book in charge of Mrs. Frank Kraps.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
Malconta Garden Club

| The Malconta garden club will
meet with Mrs. Llewwella McDon--
aid, Friday afternoon, Nov Is, at
o'clock.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
LOCAL EW S

Miss Marjorie Sheridan of Malta
visited from Friday until Sunday
evening with her friend, Miss Clara
bel Murray, at Pomeroy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Plenty of Blanket Specials offer
ed at Coulson's, during their No
vember Sale. With cold wave
predicted you had better lay in a
supply now.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

H. H. (Hud) Richey Kinks
vile, ILL.,, arrived Sunday for a visit
with his brother, G.. A. Richey, OF
Cloud. This is his first visit to his
old home in 43 years
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

You can buy anything handled in
COulson's Floor Covering depart
ment at Special Prices, during their
November Sale. Now is the time to
cover your Floor Covering needs.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Mrs. T. B. Squires, of Cleveland
and sister Miss Evelyn Gillespie
of Columbus, visited here last week
with their father, Emmett Gill
lespie, and other relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Mrs. Alice Cohagen who has been
in poor health for some time, re-
mains about the same. She is at
the home of her daughter, Mrs.
George B. Kenney.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Newell c.. Harvey, of GAINESVILLE,
formerly of Malta, was elected Wor-
shipful Master of Amity lodge, F. &
A. M, Friday evening.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs. HI. v. Fernald, jr.,
of st. Clair, N. Y, visited here
Sunday with Mrs. Fernald's aunt,
Mrs. E. D. Shafer, and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Outfit your boy with Winter
Clothes now during Coulson's No
yember Sale. You will be agreeably
surprised at the money you will
save.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Mrs. Margaret Curran Of the local
division of aid for the aged, is TAX
ing a weeks vacation, which she is
spending at the McGovern farm.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Mrs. Carlos Martin and daughter
Miss Gertrude Martin, of Malta
went to Ashville, O., Saturday, tc
attend the funeral OF Mrs. w. II
Plum. mother of Miss Eliza Plum
who a few years ago was music in
structor in the NJ & M. schools.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore 1ckes, OF
Akron. left Sunday for their home
following a visit with the latter
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Broth
ers. of the Salt Run road. MI
Ickes is employed with the Good
rich rubber company.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Now is the time to buy that new
Snow Suit or new Coat for the Lit
tie Miss in your Home, during
Coulson's November Sale.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Coulson's November Sale, which
starts Friday morning, November
18th, offers you BIG SAVINGS on
all your Winter needs
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
NO HUNTING

No hunting of any kind, day or
night, on our emises.-Raymond
Spencer, Fred Barnes, John w.
Spencer, Lloyd Schlotzhauer, and
Ross Lyon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Howard Longstreth of Pittsburgh,
Pa, visited last week in Malta
with his sister, Mrs Carlos Martin,
and father p. J. Longstreth.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
Friendly Circle Notice

The Friendly Circle Of Trinity
church will meet with Miss Ruth
Knoch, Monday evening, Nov. Is,
with pot luck supper at $50.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Mrs. Marie Roberts and daugh-
ter Miss Henrietta Roberts, of Co.
lumbus, visited the week end in
Malta with the formers sister, Mrs.
Charles nj. Barkhurst, and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Fred Masterson, wife and son of
Brownsville, Pa, visited here Fri
day with relatives. He is a son of
George Masterson, and is a forme er
resident of Deerfield township. Mr..
| Masterson is a barber by profession
and this is his first visit to his old
home for IS years.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Thompson
and daughter Jane, of Youngstown
spent the week end with the for
mer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Thompson of Wolf Greek, and rel
atives in the twin cities. Mr.
Thompson is a high school teacher
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Pearl Savage, who has been i'll
with bronchial pneumonia, but had
improved, has not been quite so well
for a few days.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Sanforized, Cellophane Wrapper
Perfect Fitting Dress Shirts offered
for sale at Coulson's, for 88c, dur
ing their November Sale
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Overalls, Work Shirts, Work
Socks and Work Gloves are offered
at Special Prices, at Coulson's, dur
ing their November Sale.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
FOR EXCHANGE

An electric washer in good condi-
ton, for one with gasoline motor.
Phone 138-Black, McConnelsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Dean Dearth, Of San Francisco,
Calf. made his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Dearth, near Nicely
Vile. a brief visit the latter part OF
last week. Mr.. Dearth is promi-
nent Republican politician.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
NO HUNTING

The undersigned forbid hunting
on their premises, day or night,
with dog or gun.-Chas. Mosier,
Ernest Burt, Mckinley Mosier, Jer-
ry Waite, jr., Guta Lane, Fred Hale.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Maurice Archer, jr., and cousin
Jack Mcconnell, of Columbus, both
0. S. U. students, spent the week
end and Armistice day with the for
mer's parents, and other relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Special Prices on Shoes for the
whole family at Coulson's, during
their November Sale. Buy your
shoes now and save
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Quality Merchandise, Styled Right,
Priced Right, at Coulson's, during
their November Sale.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Mrs. Hazel Huntington Martin,
who spent two months with her
mother, Mrs. Frank Huntington,
of Malta, left Friday for Phila-
delphia, Pa, where she is employed
in a dentists office.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14
TOddS Grange Notice

Todds grange will meet Friday
evening, Nov. Is, in regular ses-
sion for election of officers. Let ev-
cry member be present
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

All Piece Goods including Do
mestics, Silks, Table Linens, Vel
vets and Dress Materials, offered at
Special Price at Coulson's, during
their November Sale. You will want
to be sure and take advantage of
this sale.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

Booster class of Grace Methodist
church met Tuesday evening with
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Matheney. A
good program was given and re-
freshments served by the hosts. The
next social meeting of the class will
be with Mr. and Mrs. Owen Mar
shall
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-11-14

While Ohio failed to elect a Dem
ocratic governor and U. S. senator
at the election last week, the result
in the state was not all Republican
at that. Joseph T. Ferguson was
reelected as state auditor, and John
E. Sweeney, Democrat, was elected
secretary of state Judge thinner
man was reelected a member of
the supreme court, and the Demo-
Gratis made gains in the general as
sembly, and in the National House
of Representatives President Roose-
velt carried the state.