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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-05
$294,392 WPA PROJECT
FOR COUNTY

County Engineer Fred C. Smith
states that on Monday, Dec. 2, the
county started on superseding
WPA road contract for the year
1941. This project calls for q
countrywide blanket road program
of about Is miles Of roads, and for
the improvement of streets in Nc
Connelsville and Malta, and there
may be late4, street improvements
in other villages.
The total program calls for 1884,
1872, of which the federal govern
ment has allotted it's share of $780,
604. The sponsors share will be
$74,325. This big project will
bring employment to all of the pres
ent men certified for WPA work to
the number of $50. This suppressed
interfere with, or stop the WPA
road projects in the county which
have been under way.
The stoning OF. the Cordray road,
Malta township, is about half done.
In all it calls for 500 cubic yards
of crushed stone. The connecting
link of the road beginning at the
Deerfield church to the Lavery res
idence, distance of 1.09 miles, is
to be graded and stoned.
While Engineer Smiths success
SUI, t. ID. DdiISIl, may CudUSo some
of the projects, Mr. Smith has work
ed out, there is one that we under
stand will not be, and that is the
road leading south from Malta,
which will be improved, and it will
include the erection of a 100 foot
retaining wall next to the river, and
a new concrete bridge at Douda,
and the road improvement will con-
tinue to the top of the Douda hill.
The south river road leading from
Malta is a dangerous one, and this
project would seem to be one
very worth while. We know of no
road in the county needing improve
ment more than this stretch Of
road, especially the part CT it that
is located too close to the river
bank.
The opening of this big project
will be blessing to many families
in the county, and will improve
business conditions in the county
generally.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-05
LOREN DUVALL DIES
EARLY TODAY

Loren Duvall, 81, native Of
this place, passed away this morn
ing at his home in GAINESVILLE, at
O'Clock. Death was due to tumor
of the brain, following an illness.
He was a son of George w. Duvall
of this place, and his mother,
the late Adaline Davis DuvaIl, died
Oct. 21, of this year. He was born
June 5, 1889, and spent his early
life at this place. For the past IS
years he resided in GAINESVILLE, and
was foreman at the A. E. Tile
works.
On July 80, 1913, he, was mar
ried to Mrs. Eva &. Murray. She
survives; also two daughters, MS.
Frank J. Woodrow of Eastport, Pa,
and Mary Elizabeth Duvall, of the
home. He also leaves one STEP
son, Russell Murray, of the home;
two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Adrean,
of this place, and Mrs. Wilbur Still,
Meigsville township, and one broth
er, Howard Duvall, of GAINESVILLE.
His mother and three brothers,
Denny, Charles and Osmer Duvall,
are deceased.
Funeral arrangements are incom-
plete.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-05
JOHN A.. DANIEL GIVEN
NATL RECOGNITION

John A.. Daniel, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. P. Daniel of this place. viii
receive his B. s. degree from Tri-
State college in June, is among
those students who will be listed in
the 1940-41 issue of Who's Who
versities and Colleges" The book
will be released in January or Feb
ruary. This publication is pub
lished through the cooperation Of
over 500 American universities and
colleges. 1t is the only means Of
nationa! recognition for graduates
which is devoid of politics, fees,
and dues. Several students from ac-
credited colleges are selected each
tee,- for their biographies to appear
in Who's Who Among Students in
American Universities and Colleges.
These books are placed in the hands
OF hundreds of companies and 9TH
ers who annually recruit outstand-
ing students for employment
The purpose of Who's Who is 70
serve as an incentive for students
to get the most out of their college
careers; as means of compensa-
tion to students for what they have
already done; as recommendation
to the business world; and as a
standard of measurement for stu
dents comparable to such agencies
as Phi Beta Kappa and the Rhodes
scholarship award.
Mr.. Daniel is a member of the AL
pha lambda Tau fraternity at Tri-
State college, member of the Tau
Sigma Eta honorary engineering So
ciety, member civil engineering So
ciety and has served on the student
council at Tri-State college. Mr.,
Daniel graduated from M. & M.
high school in the class of 1896.
Tri-State college is located at AN
COLA, Ind.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-05
CHARLES HOMER KNOX KILLED
In NINE BLAST NEAR CADIZ

Charles Homer Knox, As, native
of this county, was killed in the
coal mine explosion which occurred
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
Nelms shaft mine, near Cadiz, own
ed by the Ohio and Pennsylvania
80 other miners lost their lives in
the explosion. The bodies we're
found upward of 1900 feet from
the entrance to the pit
The deceased was the father OF
Dana Knox of this place, who is
employed with Beckwith brothers.
He was brother of Grove Knox Of
Sunday and identified the body. All
the bodies taken from the mine,
were burned badly and some shat,
tered by the force of the explosion.
It is stated death was instant. Just
what caused the explosion is not
known. Mr.. Knox was son of the
late Odell and Emma Davis Knox,
and was born in Bristol township.
as we and md0 five was chdren han as A1sa fo
lows: Dana of this place; Mrs. Hell
en- Porter, New Athens; Hubert, Of
Vale, Ore; Carl, of Mansfield, and
Miss Opal Knox of Delaware. He
also, also leaves six grandchildren. one
Mrs. Bertha NORM, of Victorvills,
Calf; three half-brothers, William
Knox of Hooksburg; Thomas
Knox, Bristol; Mrs. Flora Grand
staff, of this place, and Hiram
(Jack) Knox, whose place Of resi-
dence is not known. One sister,
Oma, is deceased. Mr.. Knox and
family moved to Cadiz about IL
years ago. He was member of the
Mine Workers Union, and of the
Order of Eagles.
Funeral services will be held FRI
day afternoon at 1870 p. m., at
Cross Roads Presbyterian church,
with burial in the church cemetery,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-05
ATTY G. A. YOUNG NAMED
SPECIAL COUNSEL

Attorney Clair A. Young, of the
firm of Cox & Young. has been ap-
pointed by Attorney General Thorn
as j. Herbert, as special counsel to
collect claims against local en-
ployers under the Ohio minimum
wage law. Claims for such wages
due employees from employers sub
ject to the Ohio minimum wage law
are prosecuted by the attorney gen.
erals office through special coun-
sci.
Attorney Young, a former assist
ant attorney general, represented
the Ohio Industrial Commission
during the administration Of j. w.
Bricker, as attorney general from
1888 to 1897. Mr.. Young's current
assignment is in connection with
cases referred by the Department of
Industrial Relations under Director
George E. Strain. Collections by
suit will be made for women and
minors of Morgan county whose
wages have not been sufficient 70
comply with the minimum wage
laws of the state.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-05
ER,MA WILLIAMS WEDS
DENNY FISHER


Miss Erma Williams, daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Williams, near
Durant, and Mr.. Denny Fisher, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Fisher. of
CroOksville, were united in mar
riage Saturday noon at the parson-
age of the Coburn Methodist church,
GAINESVILLE, the pastor, Rev. S. r.
Martin reading the single ring GER
emony. The brides wedding dress
was of soft blue, with black acces-
sories and her corsage was of rose
buds, sweet peas and centered with
an orchid. Mrs. Fisher is a gradu-
ate of M. & M. high school, and of
Ohio Central Business college, and
for the past two years has held the
position of cashier at the A. e P.
super-market, GAINESVILLE. The groom
attended York high school, at Dea-
vertown, and is employed in the
shipping room of the American
Rolling Mill. They will make their
home in GAINESVILLE
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-05
DEATH OF JESSE b. ADDISON

Jesse B. Addison, 62, died Mon
day evening at Bethesda hospital
following a three years illness with
complications. His home was in Co.
lumbus. He had been at Bethesda
hospital for about a month. He
was a son of the late Charles e. Ad-
Olson and wife, and was born at
Portersville. For many years he
was salesman for dairy supply
concern. He is survived by his
wife, Mrs Sarah Addison, of Co.
lumbCs; one son, Larry, and n
daughter, Jane, both of Columbus,
and by his mother, Mrs. Emma Pet
it, who resides here in the Stan
berry building. The body was re-
moved here to the Fisher funeral
home, where funeral services were
conducted Wednesday afternoon at
2 O'Clock, with Rev. FIR. w. L.
Thomas, officiating. Interment was
in Deerfield cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-05
MRS. BLANCHE sPRAGUE DIES

Funeral services for Mrs. Blanche
Seaman Sprague, who died recently
at her home in Los Angeles, Calf,
were held at Hollywood Memorial
Park chapel and interment made in
Memorial Park cemetery. Mrs.
Sprague was 88 years of age, and
was a native of McConnelsville, the
daughter of the late David and
Nancy Kelly Seaman. She was
twice married. Her first husband
was j. Monroe Brown, who died
while on trip abroad. She later
became the wife of Charles s.
Sprague of McConnelsville, and they
resided here where Mr.. Sprague
owned and edited the Herald. At
terward they lived in Colorado
Springs, and Goldfield, Colo, going
to Los Angeles about 20 years ago.
She is survived by her husband, a
daughter, Mrs. Sally McCandless; /;
one son, Monroe Brown, and three
grandchildren, all of Los Angeles.
Miss Lucy Kelly and Mrs. Ann
Shafer are first cousins, and L. N.
Seaman, a second cousin, of the
deceased.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-05
MISS ELEANOR HAMMOND
Is VERY Hi

Misss Eleanors u Hammond, IT,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Haven
Hammond, Of Kennebec hill, is very
with Emphatic leukemia. This dis
ease is an excess Of white corpuscles
in the blood. While not feeling we'll
for some days. Miss Hammond con-
tinUed her school duties up until
about a. week ago, and Saturday she
was removed to the hospital.
Since being at the hospital she
has had blood transfusions daily,
the following having furnished
blood: Ross Hooper, Pauline White
house, B. p. Hammond and Chas.
Kuhn. Miss Hammond is a senior
in M. & M high school.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-05
SCHOOL CHILDREN NOT SELL.
ING HEALTH SEALS


Kenneth Fields, chairman of the
committee of this county selling
Christmas Health Seals, wishes lis
to state that school children will
not sell the Health Seals this year
committee has sent out by mail
over 1900 letters, in which were
enclosed Health Seals, and it is urg-
ed that they be purchased as liber-
ally as possible, and used on letters,
packages, etc. The money contrib
uted will be spent for the preven-
ticn Of tuberculosis and examination
of children who otherwise would
not be able to have health check
up.
Postmaster H. w. Gordon was the
first purchaser locally, of Health
Seals, this season, and Mrs. Ned
Conner was second. Many others
have also sent in money for the
Seals
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-05
AT THE GEORGE b.
DOUGAN HOME

Last Thursday Mr.. and Mrs. Geo
B. Dougan of Pennsville celebrated
the anniversary of their marriage
which occurred on Nov. 25, so years
ago. A fine turkey dinner was serv-
ed to the following guests: Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Humphrey of Columbus;
Mrs. Emma Marshall, of Florida !;
Mr.. and Mrs. Dean Dougan, son
Roger and daughter Carol; Mr.. and
Mrs. Myron Abel and daughter Sue
Ellen of Toledo; DR.. and Mrs. C. "
Davis and Mrs. Edith Harkins. The
large, square cake, baked by Mrs.
Ebert Wilson, was beautiful with
it's roses on each corner and the
words "60th Wedding Anniversary
written in pink on top of the white
icing. The ice cream was in circu-
lar shape, adorned with orange
blossoms around the edge and $50"
in the center, in orange. Many nice
gifts were received. Mr.. and Mrs
Dougan who have spent practically
all their married life in Penn town
ship. are held in high esteem by
their many friends, who hope they
will enjoy many more years to-
gether
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-05
DEATH OF LUTHER HOTCHKIss

:, Funeral Ean services for Luther
and for a number of years a resi-
dent of Malta, who died Nov % at
Mt. Vernon, were held at Mt Ver-
non Nov. 25. with burial in Mound
cemetery. The deceased was a son
of the late Henry and Ruth Ann
Williams Hotchkiss. He left Malta
about 80 years ago, locating in
Newark, and later moved to Mt.
Vernon, where he operated a gro
Gerry store. His wife, the former
Miss Eva Walpole, survives; also
one son. RUSSELL, Of the home: two
brothers, Elmer Hotchkiss, teacher
of Smithville, near Wooster, and
DR.. Jesse Hotchkiss, dentist, of
Cleveland, and sister Mrs. Carrie
Gregg, of GAINESVILLE. Mr.. Hotchkiss
died suddenly Of angina .pectoris..
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-05
HAPPY HALF HOURS TO
BE HELD THIS YEAR

The committee planning the ac-
tivities for the Christmas season
this year finally decided to hold
four group sings during the days
preceding Christmas; the first will
be held next Saturday following the
parade and will be a childrens pro-
gram; the second will be Wednes-
day evening, Dec. 18; the next Fri
day evening, the 20th, and the last
Sunday afternoon, 22nd. The first
three will be held in the opera
house, while the last one will be
held in the Methodist church at the
grove.
Christmas is beautiful Chris
tian holiday. Why should we not
sing Christmas carols? We will
have special music by people whom
you will enjoy hearing. 1t will be
worth your while to go Just to hear
this part of the program. But we
want you to come too to help sing.
See you next Saturday, 2:3O, at the
opera house, turned up and ready to
really sing. Yes, people from I'll
over the county will be on the pro-
gram, and we hope people from all
parts of the county will be present
to help sing.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-05
w. d. CHRISTMAN, CIVIL WAR
SOLDIER, TAKEN BY DEATH

William D. Christman, 95, one of
the last remaining veterans of the
Civil war Of this part Of the state,
passed away Monday morning at
1920 o'clock at the home of his son,
W. H: Christman; shrtI near Oak koIo Dale, e,
Belmont county, Sept. 10, 1845, and
when boy moved to Union town
ship, Morgan county. At Il the age Of
listed lis in Company 3, 18th o. V. l.,
under Captain Thomas M. Steven
son, who was superintendent of the
schools of this place. Three years
later he re-enlisted and served with
honor and distinction until the
close of the war. He is the last
known survivor of the 18th regi-
ment, o. v. I.
In all he was in 36 open battles,
to the sea. After the war, he re-
turned to this county and later
moved to Monroe township, Perry
county. While living there he was
a member of the board of education.
and also served as township road
supervisor.
Since 1901 he had resided at, or
near Glouster He was twice mar
ried. Both wives are deceased.
surviving are IneSe cnllQren: mrs.
Mary Loomis Of this place; Mrs.
Susan Sexton Of Jackson; Charles
Christman, near Glouster; W. f.,
Burgess and Dallas Christman, of
the home; "a grandchildren, and
26 great grandchildren.
The deceased had served as COM
mander of the G.. A. r. post, and
was prominently identified with that
organization for many years, and
after G.. A. r. posts disbanded when
the members were practically all
gone, he frequently went to the
distant homes of deceased veterans
of the Civil war, and held the rit-
ualistic G.. A. r. funeral services.
He often attended the national and
state encampments of the G. A R.,
and in recent years he was honored
in being chosen vice commander Of
the national G.. A. r. He was
splendid citizen, and a man of fine
appearance. Since 23 years of age
he had been a faithful member of
the Church of Christ, and was an
ordained minister in that denomina-
tion
Funeral services were conducted
at the Glouster Church Of Christ,
Wednesday afternoon with Elder
Harry Anguish, officiating. Inter-
ment was in Maplewood cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-05
MRS. f. w. BUSH EXHIBITS
PAINTING

The members of the New Era
club and their guests were delight
fully entertained Monday night at
the Kate Love Simpson library.
Mrs. Georgia Hall Bush of Athens,
former local resident, and well
known here in social circles, pre-
sented an unusual exhibit of her oil
paintings, which adhere to the
school of natural paintings rather
than the modern interpretive school,
cover a great variety of subjects,
showing a versatility which has
been praised by critics
The exhibit which ranks with
those of professional artists, in
cludes the A paintings by Mrs.
Bush, which were among those
shown at an international art ex-
hibit held in Taxco, Mexico, this
pictures were painted.
Mrs. Bush who studied art in
New York, before her marriage,
has been painting in California for
several years, studying with we'll
known Pacific coast artists in La
Jolla, San Diego, and Los Angeles.
Her paintings have also appeared
in art shows in La Jolla and San
Diego.
OuC OI Tie Interesting lCdIuTCS
of this one-woman exhibit is the
inclusion of Mexican arts and crafts,
shown by her sister, Mrs. M. w.
Sprague. The two of them toured
Mexico last summer with a group
of teachers, artists and professional
men and women, under the sponsor
ship of Mexican Journeys" trav-
Ell organization.
Mrs. Bush told of her interest
ing experiences while in Mexico,
and spoke of the life and customs of
the native Indians.
Mrs. j. j. Christie, president of
the club, presided during the even
ing. Mrs. C. L. Stanbery presented
Mrs. Bush in a gracious way, and
she and Mrs. C.. L. Alderman who
were in charge of the program, are
to be CONGRATULATED
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-05
KENNEY-BOSNER WEDDING

Last Thursday morning at eight
o'clock in ST. Mary's Catholic
church, Marietta, Miss Catherine
Bosner, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Anna Bosner, of Marietta, became
the bride of Mr.. Paul Kenney, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Kenney, of
GAINESVILLE, and grandson OF Mrs.
Mary Kenney, of this place. Miss
Frances Schott of this place and
Mr. Howard BOsner, attended the
couple. Following wedding break
fast at the home of the brides
mother, the newlyweds left on a
short wedding trip. The bride is a
graduate of St. Marys high school,
Marietta, and has been employed at
Montgomery Ward & company, Ma
rietta, and Mr.. Kenney is also en-
ployed in Marietta. They are re-
siding in Marietta
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-05
LEAVE FOR TUCSON, ARIZ.

Charles Lindsay Of this place, left
Wednesday for Tucson, Ariz., where
he plans to make an indefinite stay
for the benefit of his health. He
was accompanied by his wife. Mr..
Lindsay, who has been at Bethesda
hospital, was taken to Columbus by
ambulance and there they took a
train. While away their daughter
Margaret Ann Lindsay will stay
with Mr. and Mrs. HI. v. Edwards,
and their sons Thomas and Bruce
Douglas Lindsay will live with their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. p.
Lindsay.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-05
GRANDDAUGHTE OF REV.
c. S. McGRATH WEEDS

Miss Ellen Irene Esterly of Co
lumbiana and Mr.. William Z.
Clendenin, jr., of Youngstown, were
Presbyterian church, Columbus. The
bride is a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Robert j. Esterly, and a grand
daughter of Rev. Carlos S. McGrath
of Wooster, who officiated at the
ceremony. Miss Miriam Esterly was
her sisters only attendant, and
Roger Mosier of Columbus, was
best man. Mr.. Clendenin attended
o. S. u, and his bride Otterbein
college. The groom is associated
with hotel Ohio in Youngstown.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-05
SISTER OF MRS. JAMES
LEWIS DIES

Mrs. Bertha Emerson Crosser, 6S.
wife of Perry j. Crosser, of Center
township, died Saturday evening at
her home following a heart attack.
Daughter of the late Henry and
Jennie Chapman Emerson, she spent
her entire life in the vicinity in
which she was born. On August 80,
1893, she was united in marriage
with Perry J. Crosser, who sur
wives, with two sisters, Mrs. James
Lewis of the north river road, No.
IT, and Mrs. Fora Welch of Bev-
erly There are several nieces and
nephews. The deceased was men,
ber of Centerville grange.
Funeral services, conducted by
Rev. Frank Donaldson, were held
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock, at
the Mindling funeral home, Beverly,
with interment in Beverly ceme-
terry.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-05
SO GREY FOXES KILLED
LAST WEEK

Game Protector Alvin Parmiter
paid a bounty Of 81 each, for SO
grey foxes killed in this county last
week. Since Nov. /, bounty has
been paid on $50 Grey foxes killed
in this county. The money which
is paid out by the Morgan County
Conservation Council was provided
for by the proceeds of the OK roast
held at the fair grounds last fall.
The sum of $50 remains in the
fund from which bounties are paid.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-05
ALBERT MITCHELL DIES

Albert j. Mitchell, 80, died at his
home in Young Hickory, Friday ev-
ening, few hours after having suf-
fered a stroke. He resided his en-
tire life in the Young Hickory vi
cinity He is survived by his wife
Mrs Laura Mitchell, of the home;
two sons, Herbert and Glenwood
Mitchell both of the Young Hick-
ory locality; two daughters, Miss
Mamie Mitchell, of the home, and
Mrs. Myrtle Darros, of Stewart, and
one brother, Samuel Mitchell, OF
GAINESVILLE. He was a member of the
Ark Spring Baptist church
Funeral services, conducted by
Rev H. A. Miller, were held at the
Ark Spring church, Monday morn
ing, at 1890 o'clock Interment
was in the church cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-05
HOME FIsOM SOUTH AMERICA

Gene H. Carr, who holds a posi-
tion with the Gulf Oil Corporation,
for the past two years in RNcolona,
Venezuela, South AL-erica. is home
on so days va n+ion. which he Is
spending in Athens with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Carr.
He left Lake Maracaibo, Sunday,
Nov. "a, at a. M, by Pan Ameri-
can Clipper and arrived in Colum-
bus, Monday, Nov. 25, at 11:15 a.
m. He is in charge of Diesel
equipment and will return to South
America Jan. 23.
Mr.. Carr's father, George E. Carr,
at one time was state highway en-
gineer in this district.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-05
EARL SCOTT UNDERGOES
FOURTH OPERATION

In a communication to this office,
Mrs. W. r. Scott, of Columbus,
writes that she and Mr.. Scott are
as we'll as usual. She stated that
their son Earl has recently had a
very serious bone operation. The
bone in and under the knee had
crumbled so that the knee was like
shell. She states the doctors
were surprised that his leg had not
broken when he walked. The spe-
cialists put in silver plate. His
leg will always be stiff, just as it
would be If put in cast. This
makes Mr.. Scott's fourth major op-
Grafton
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-12-05
LEWIS CLAY HAS INJURY

Lewis Clay, near Morganvil!e,
suffered painful burns about his
face and neck Tuesday evening. Mr..
Clay who works at coal mine had
filled the radiator of his automo-
bile with an anti-freeze, and in re-
moving the radiator cap, the fumes
from the fluid exploded by coming
in contact with a lighted miners
light, Mr.. Clay had in his cap. He
is a son-in-law of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Roberts, near Morganville.