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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11
Card of Thanks

In grateful appreciation of the
many kind and thoughtful acts at
the sudden death of our mother and
grandm other Mrs. Cora Phillis, and
for the many beautiful floral pieces,
Hackney school and
neighbors at Fairview Heights, we
extend our very hearty thanks. We
especially thank the undertaken, D.
S. Vanfossen for his efficient SER
Holshu, Myrtle Holshu,
Dorothy Holshu.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mrs. Mary A. Wolfe, 76, passed
ed away Sunday night at the home
OF a daughter in GAINESVILLE. Death
followed a four years illness. She
was the widow of Jerry Wolfe, and
leaves two sons and four daughters
One of the daughters is Mrs. Harry
Merkle, of McConnelsville route.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11
Meigs Valley Grange April 10

Music. group singing; roll call,
answered by the most pleasant job
on the farm; Will we derive more
profit from the sheep or hog in
1910, discussion, led by VIM. Fox;
reading, J. C. Woodward; Are We
keeping the hen for profit or COM
pany, Belle Fox; Geography school
of the 1800's, discussion, led by
Lulu Glenn; group song, by juven-
lies.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Miss Beulah Renwich, Miss Eliza
beth Peoples, Miss Helen Laisure
and Mrs. Mary Pittinger and Mrs.
Ida Renwich of Uhrichsville were
guests of Miss Edna Wees, Sunday
afternoon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Allen, daugh-
ter Nancy, and the formers sister.
Miss Betty Allen, visited Sunday in
Cincinnati with Mrs. Aliens mother.
They were accompanied by William
Lawrence, student at the Cincinnati
college Of pharmacy, following Wis
it here with his home people.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11
APPRECIATION

1 wish in this way to thank my
friends who SO kindly remembered
me with cards, letters and flowers,
while I was in the hospital. May 7
assure you they were very much ap
preciated.-Mrs. W. B. Drake
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

c. L. James, of Columbus, spent
the week end here, and at his farms
on the Malta-Pennsville road. MI.
James has put extensive improve
ments on the interior of the resi-
dence property he recently purchas-
ed of Mrs Blanche HoSOm.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

See us for all house cleaning
aids including: Soilax, Pittsburgh
streakless paint cleaner and the
wonderful line Of Pittsburgh paints.
STANDARD Supplv Co. f29tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

H. c. Smith and family, who have
been residing in the Walter Finley
property on Main street, have NOV
ed to the former True Ridgley resi-
dence, now owned by Paul Bert
ram
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Miss Louise Mckay, instructor Of
music at Tippecanoe City, and Chas.
Kellerman of Dayton spent the
week end here with the former s
father, G.. G.. Mckay.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

j. e. Patterson of this place was
at Athens last Friday, where he at
tended a meeting of the trustees of
the Athens presbytery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

The book group of the A. A. U.
w. will meet Monday, April Is,
with Miss Jessie Wells. Miss Mar
jorie Sheridan will review "The
Danube" by Emil Lengyel.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Gay, George
Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Rob-
erts and two children, Mrs. Frank
Musgrove and Charles, Lewis and
William Roberts attended the fu-
neral of Mr.. Jesse Leasure, at the
Bateman funeral home, Sunday. In
terment was in Duncan Falls ceme-
terry. The deceased was an uncle OF
Mr.. Gay, and cousin Of the 9TH
ers named. He formerly resided at
GaySport.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Messrs. Ernest Elliott, l.. H. Cron-
in, o. A. Richardson and Homer NC
Bride of Malconta Post, American
Legion, attended the spring confer
ence of 18th district of the Amer
ican Legion, held Sunday at Shady
cir
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mrs. Truman Arnold was brought
to her home here last Thursday
from Memorial hospital, Marietta,
where she had been taking treat
ment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Miss Evelyn Gillespie, of Colum-
bus, visited here Sunday with her
father, Emmett Gillespie, and her
aunt, Miss Kate Gillespie
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. H. V. Edwards are
moving from the Mrs. Rosa Fouts
house on Jefferson street, to a part
of the Ed Nash property, Union
street
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. C. D. Blair, of Bev-
erly, entertained nine guests Sun
day at the Malta hotel. Mr.. Blair
is the proprietor of the Blair Chey-
rolet company of this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. c.. l.. Stanbery en-
tertained Sunday at the Kennebec
hotel the following: Mrs. Fred Bush
and Mrs. Mabel Bush, of Athens;
Mrs. Ann Shafer, Miss Lucy Kelly
and Herbert Kelly of this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Miss Jane White, student nurse
at Christ's hospital, Cincinnati, Wis
tied here the week end with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. White, and
sister Miss Nancy White.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Steward and
son John visited the week end in
Lancaster with Mrs. Stewards par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Rarick.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Lowell and
daughter Suzanne of Warren, visit
ed here the week end with the for
mer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
w. Lowell, and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield S. Fox, of
GAINESVILLE, observed the 60th ami
versary Of their marriage Sunday
Mr.. Fox, 81 years of age, is in poor
health. Mrs. Fox will be 80 years
old her next birthday Before mar
riage she was Alice Benjamin, and
she and her husband were both born
and reared near Malta They moved
to GAINESVILLE SO years ago.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Settle, OF
Akron, spent the week end in Malta
with the latter's mother, Mrs. Mary
Earich, and other relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Hon John McSweeney, of Woos-
ter, candidate for United States
senator on the Democratic ticket
was here Friday evening for a short
time.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

An examiner has found short
age of 1884 in the Washington
county's treasurers office, accord
ing to announcement of State Audi
tor Joseph T. Ferguson. The for
mer county treasurer, Hammond
Burton was found dead in his office
about month ago.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

William Faxbie of the division of
conservation of Ohio was the guest
speaker at the regular weekly
meeting of the Rotary club, held
Friday evening at the Malta hotel.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Earle Eveland, manager of the
Twin City Opera House, spent We'd
nesday in Cincinnati on business.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mrs. Grace Dye, of Columbus,
spent the week end here with her
daughter, Miss Mary Louise Dye
Mrs. Dye is recovering from a
weeks illness.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Dance at armory, sponsored by
the N. c. o. club-Co. L, 166, April
IL. 4a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mrs Della Dingey has returned
from Alabama. where she spent the
past five months with her son, Har-
ry Dingey, and family
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11
Coon Hunters Meeting

Regular meeting Of Morgan Coun-
ty Coon Hunters association, Thurs
day evening, April 4, at Boy Scout
cabin, at o'clock.-Chas. Ken
nard, Sec'y. 28m2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mrs. James Christie entertained
Friday evening at her home with a
contract bridge party. Mrs. B. C.
Valentine Of Mt. Vernon, N. Y, who
is visiting here with her sister, Miss
Kate Scott, and other relatives, was
an out of town guest.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Mallernce
and daughters Mildred, Betty, Mar
guerite and Carol, Of Sunbury, Wis
tied with Mrs. Mallernee's parents,
Rev. and Mrs. L. S. Wees.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Miss Eloise Ferguson, daughter
of Burrell Ferguson, is visiting in
Marietta at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Scott Ferguson. Mr.. Ferguson
is an employe of the Standard Oil
company
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

DR.. Marion Fisher, of Youngs-
town, spent the week end here with
his wife at the home of her mother,
Mrs. Anna Gatewood, and he also
visited his father, C. E. Fisher, and
other relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. George Duvall OF
the north river road, had as guests
Sunday their son Loren Duvall, and
family, of GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11
Malta Grange
Todds Grange Notice

Regular meeting Friday evening,
April II, at o'clock.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Colgan, of
GAINESVILLE, visited Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Chris Clements, of the
north river road.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Dance at armory, sponsored by
the N. C. o. club-Co. L, 166, April
IL. 4a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11
MARKET

The ladies' aid society of Trinity
church will hold a market at the
Western Auto store, Saturday, April
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Dance at armory, sponsored by
the N. G. O. club-Co. L, 166, April
10 4a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mrs. Fred Burns and son John
of Corning were guests Sunday of
Mrs. Burns brother, Earle Eveland,
and wife.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11
Watch your subscription date.

superintendent C. w. Mallett at
tended a southeastern Ohio superin-
tendent's meeting Monday, at Ath-
ems.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11
LOCAL N E w S

A son was born Friday to Mr.. and
Mrs. Newell Harvey of GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Miss Frances Kenney of Newark
is visiting here with her mother,
Mrs. Mary Kenney, and other rela-
tiyeS
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Miss Italia Sears and Robert AL
derman of Columbus spent Sunday
here at the Alderman-Stanbery
home
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Stallsmith
were at Hemlock Sunday afternoon
where they visited relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mrs. H. C. Betz visited the week
end in Columbus with her sister,
Mrs. Helen Bucher.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Dance at armory, sponsored by
the N. c. o. club-Co. l., 166, April
IL. 4a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Howard and
Mr.. Clyde Landsittel, spent Sunday
in Youngstown, with Mrs. Howards S
sister, Mrs. Roy Thompson, and
family, and Mr.. Landsittel's wife.
Mrs. Thompson is improving nicely
from her goiter operation, and is
now able to be up and about.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Dance at armory, sponsored by
the N. C. o. club-Co. l., 166, April
|12. 4aZ
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

A cream separator doesn't cost,
it pays, and sooner or later you will
own a "DeLaval." Leaders since
1878. See them on display at
Standard Supply Company, both
electric and hand operated. f29tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mrs. c. T. White and Mrs. w. A.
Barkhurst returned home Friday
from three weeks visit spent in
Florida. Mrs. White visited her
sister-in-law, Mrs Grace COburn,
and family, and her mother-in-law,
Mrs S. c. White, who spent the
winter in Florida, and Mrs. Bark
hurst was the guest of her uncle,
H. H. Brewster, and family. Mrs.
S. C. White, who spent the winter
in Florida with her daughter, Mrs.
Coburn, accompanied Mrs. White
and Mrs. Barkhurst home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

A son weighing 1OA pounds was
born to Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Nc
Atee of this place, last Thursday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

{ l will not be responsible for any
bills except those contracted by my
self.--Forrest Knox, McConnelsville,
Rt Q. 28m3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

C. N. Snow who has employment
at Lodi, has been visiting here with
his family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11
Civic Club Meets

Todds grange will meet in reg
ular session Friday evening
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

James 10th, of Malta route three,
has been appointed in probate court
at New Lexington. as administrator
of the estate of Joseph 10th, late of
Perry county, valued at $500 in
personal property, $4,000 in real es-
tate, and annual rental of $115.
Bond of $4,000 was given.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

The O. S. U. college of agriculture
announces it's honor list for the
winter quarter, including students
with averages of "B'' or better in
their studies. The list includes OF
to D. Sands, of Troy, Dale G.. Strong
of this place, and Jewell N. Ross, Of
Stockport.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

The Malta a-McConnelsville Hi-Y
presents Stanley Osborn, noted
traveller, Friday, April IL, at
O'Clock, at the high school gymnas-
ium Motion pictures Of Holland
and her South Sea Wonder Lands.
Admission: Students, 10c; adults,
15c. 4a2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Miss Grace Leland, of GAINESVILLE,
is among the nurses from that place
who will attend the annual conven-
tion of the Ohio State Nurses asso-
citation being held in Akron this
week Miss Leland is president of
district No. 6. Approximately 1900
nurses will be present at the con
yention.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mrs Florence Wagner Smith,
formerly of this place, has purchas-
ed property in Terre Haute, Ind,
where she and her two sons, Har-
old and Herschel, expect to reside.
Herschel Smith is employed with
the International Harvester COM
pany
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

The Barnesville fire department
has purchased cottage and half
acre of land on the Muskingum riv-
er a half mile from Coal Run, and
five miles from Beverly. The de-
partment will maintain the place as
fishing and picnic lodge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Miss Frances Schott of this place,
Is spending the week in Newark.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

On a charge of reckless driving
Charles Woodward of ChesterhiD
paid fine of SIS and costs in JUS
tice N. e. Kidd's court Sunday, fol-
lowing his arrest by state highway
patrolmen. They said he drove
recklessly on state route Z, near
Constitution. Mayor w. E. Pearson
of Beverly fined Russell McLaugh
lin, of Reinersville, SIS and costs,
which he paid for operating a car
with insufficient brakes. His arrest
followed an accident on State route
II between Lowell and Coal Run at
2:45 p. M, Sunday. The other car
involved in the crash was driven by
Elmer Hughes of Coal Run. Both
autos were headed south. The ac.
cident occurred when Hughes start
ed to make left turn.-Marietta
Times
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Among those from away who at
tended the funeral of Mrs. Ella c.
Smith, of Malta, last Friday after
noon, were Miss Anise Knight and
Mrs. Gladys Morgan, of Cleveland;
Gus Kennard of Muncie, Ind; Mrs.
Frank Holcomb, Of Columbus, and
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kennard, of
Newark.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Perine OF
Corning, are announcing the ar
rival of a daughter born April L,
named Helen Louise. The baby was
born at the home of Mrs. Perine's
mother, Mrs. VIM. Wetzel. Mother
and babe are doing fine. Mr.. Pc.
rine who is we'll known here, is en-
ployed with the New York Central
railroad, and has also been a deputy
game protector.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Clean your wall paper with X-pert
wall paper cleaner. Will not crum-
ble.-Standard Supply Co. f29tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Ambrose Middleton
returned to their home in Mansfield,
Saturday, following a visit here
with the formers father, F. M.
Beckett, and wife, and were guests
Friday evening at the dinner at the
Kennebec hotel, given in honor of
Mr.. Beckett. Mr. Middleton has
sold his drug store in Mansfield
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Members of the Ladies' Auxiliary
of Malconta Post, American Legion,
attended the spring conference OF
the 18th district of the American
Legion Auxiliary held last Thursday
in Marietta, as follows: Mesdames
Forrest Parsons, G.. w. Parteslus.
Mary Barkhurst, Winnie Parmiter,
Wilda Elliott, Josephine Jaynes, Ota
Smith, Mary Moore, Nellie Gillespie,
Ruth Geddes, Freda Cronin, kath-
leen Abel and Corinne Ralston, and
Miss Eleanor Ralston.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs George M. Scott and
Miss Kate Scott of this place, and
Mrs. B. c. Valentine, of Mt. Vernon,
N. Y, who is visiting here, spent
Sunday in Columbus with Richard
Taylor and family. Mrs. Katherine
McKeown who had been visiting in
Columbus with her daughter Mrs.
Taylor and family, accompanied
the Scots to her home here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Dean Brookover and Robert Dur
bin, jr., Of Stockport, visited over
the week end with the formers sis
ters, Mrs. Frank Dawson and fam
lily of Berlin Center and Miss Betty
Brookover who has been staying
with the Dawson family for several
weeks. Prof Dawson is superin-
tendent of the Berlin Center school.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

j. G. Scott and daughters Janet
and Gretchen spent the week end in
Columbus, guests of Mr. and Mrs.
j. l.. Shriver. Mr.. Shriver at one
time was county agent here. Mrs.
Scott and daughter Suzanne who
had visited Mr.. and Mrs. Shriver the
past week, returned home with
night Mr.. and Mrs. Shriver enter
tanned for the pleasure of their
guests with a musical at their
home. Sunday morning Mrs. Scott
sang at the Maple Grove church in
Columbus, and Mrs. Geo M. Strong
Bertha Rogers) was the accom-
panist.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Exceptional values in enameled
stew pans and kettles.-Standard
Supply Co. f29tT
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Miss Marjorie Mckinney, student
at Ohio University, Athens, and her
college friend, Miss Katherine Hab-
edel spent their spring vacations in
Washington, ID. G.. Miss Mckinney
visited her aunts, Miss Jessie Nc
Elhiney and Mrs. Beatrice Harms.
They returned Saturday evening, ac-
companied by Miss Jessie Mckinney,
who will spend a couple of weeks
with her mother, Mrs. George McEl-
hiney, and her sister Mrs. Earle Ev-
land and husband. Mrs. McElhiney
who has not been in good health,
is showing improvement
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-04-11

Don't forget we have the right
prices on woven wire fence, steel
fence posts and galvanized roofing.
Cheaper than mail order houses,
and we deliver. Standard Supply
20 f29tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-05
TODAY IN HISTORY

19l7-The Baltimore Gas Light
Company incorporated-firSt Ameri-
can such.
1840-Cunard Lines first steamer,
the Britannia. about HOO tons and
207 feet in length, laUnched-line
then the British and North American
Royal Mail Steam Packet Company.
1865-(75 years ago. Georgetown,
S. c. captured by the Federals.
l9l7-The immigration bill, con-
tanning the much-diScuSSed literacy
test, passed over Presidents veto
first step barring immigration.
19l8-American transport TuSeania
torpedoed off Ireland. with loss Of
100 lives.
l934-Some 10000 prohibition
cases originating prior to Dec. 1888
stricken from Federal docket by u.
S. Supreme Court decision.
1936-The Veterans of Future
Wars founded at Princeton by lark
ing students-Liberty League lash
ed by Postmaster-General Farley.
l937-President Roosevelt sends
Supreme Court plan bill to Congress.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-05
aoda>
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES

1725-JameS Otis, famed Boston
lawyer, orator and patriot OF pre-
Revolution days, born BarnStaDle,
Mass. killed by lightning, May 70,
1888.
l8O6-Robert NJ. Bird, Philadei-
phia novelist. editor and dramatlst,
forgotten now but noted in his day,
born at New Castle, Del. Died Aug.
%. 1854.
lSl0-Ole Bull, famed Norwegian
violiniSt. born. Died Aug. II, 1880.
lS37-Dwight L. Moody. celebrat-
ed evangelist OF his generation,
preacher to hundreds Of thousands
on both sides of the Atlantic, born
at Northfield. Mass. Died there. Dec,
-. 1899.
lS37-Leffert L. Buck. soldier, de-
Signer-builder OF bridges the coun-
try over and in Peru, born at Can
ton. n. Y. Died July II. 1903.
l840-Q00 years ago. Hiram Stev-
ems Maxim. versatile Maine Yankee
inventor-engineer. who settled IN
England. brcthe and father Of fam
ed inventors. born near Sangervllle,
Me. Died Nov. 81. 1916.
l94O-Simeon E. Baldwin. Yale
professor Of law. juriSt. Connecticut
governor. the first citizen OF Con-
necticut." born at New Haven. Died
Jan. 80, 1927.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-05
VANCE SETS A GOOD EXAMPLE
lNarren RecOrd)

Word comes out of Henderson
that in the future complete record
will be kept in the SheritfS Office
of our neighboring county OF Vance
of every criminal who is arrested
and convicted. That seems to be a
wise policy and one which other
counties of this State could well al
ord 10 adopt.
1t seems to us that il every per
son Who was arrested ana iollno
guilty of Il felony or some other
serious crime were finger-prlnted
and record OF his crime, along
with the names OF his witnesses
and his finger prints, were kept III
the county where the crime was
committed that it would be OF help
to the sheriff III running down L
criminal and the State III OBTAINING
a conviction. and that such pro-
cedure would also have a tendency
to restrain crime.
Finger-printS already play an M
portant part in solving crime ana
obtaining convictions in cities ana
as time passes this comparatively
new means OF Identification Will DC
more widely used III counties ana
hamletS as its possibilities are
realized ard appreciated and the art
OF taking finger prints becomes
more generally known by those
whose business it is to apprehend
criminals and see that they arc pun
shed.