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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-06-12
SUDDEN DEATH OF CHARLES
f. DRAKE

Charles E. Drake, 68, native of
this county, died Monday morning
while working in a field on his farm
on route II, near the Five Mile
bridge. Mr. Drake went to an or
chard early Monday morning to do
some grubbing. When he failed to
return for dinner, his wife became
alarmed and a search was made for
him. 1t was shortly after noon
when he was found, and it is
thought he had been dead for sew
eral hours. Death was apparently
due to heart trouble.
The deceased was a son of the
late Eden and Mary Drake, and was
born and reared near Pennsville.
His wife, formerly Anna Pickett,
survives, and four sisters, Misses
Anna and Cora Drake of this place;
Mrs. Emma Benjamin, wife of John
Benjamin, near Pennsville, and Mrs.
Lydia Pickett, of South GAINESVILLE.
He was the last of six brothers in
the family. Besides the deceased
they We're: John. Edward, Jefferson,
all living.
After leaving this county, Mr..
Drake made his home for a time in
Roseville, later moving to the place
where his death occurred. He was
a member of the South GAINESVILLE
Church of the Nazarene.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday afternoon at 2 O'Clock, at
the Methodist church, Roseville,
with burial in Roseville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-06-12
Court House News
COMMISSIONERS
Road Rejected

At the meeting of the county com
missioners held Monday the road in
Penn township, petitioned for by
Orin w. Abel, ct al, is rejected.
COMMON PLEAS COURT
Will Contest Case Dismissed
The will contest case of Minita
Bozman VS.. Edgar r. Oglevee, ct al,
which was filed Aug. 5, 1910, has
been dismissed and costs paid.
Cognovit Note Judgment
Emmett Abel, administrator of
the estate of Charles L. Alderman,
deceased, is given judgment on a
cognovit note in the sum of $500
and interest, in all to the sum of
$394.75
Harry f. Dobbins Asks Divorce
Harry E. Dobbins has filed action
for divorce from Vancil Dobbins. on
grounds of gross neglect of duty
They were married Dec. 20, 1882
and have no children as the issue of
said marriage Plaintiff states that
after their marriage, defendant urg-
ed and insisted he leave Chesterhill
where he had steady employment,
and go to her home near Waterford
and obtain employment and live
there Plaintiff states he spent
about 80 days at that place; that he
was unable to find employment
there and he returned to Chester
hill and resumed his former employ
ment. Plaintiff states he requested
defendant to return to his home,
Continued on page four,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-06-12
CHARLES w. DEARTH DIES
NEAR NEELYVILLE

Charles Wesley Dearth, we'll
known, prominent farmer, passed
away at his home in Meigsville town
ship, Sunday morning at 8 o'clock.
| He had been in poor health for five
years, and since last fall had failed
| more rapidly. Last Thursday, June
| 5th, was his list birthday
/ The deceased was a son of the
late James and Susan James Dearth,
and was born on the present Law
| renee Dearth place, Center Bend.
In 1894 he was united in marriage
with Miss Carrie Spencer, daughter
of the late Ludwell and Amanda
Brown Spencer. She survives. Some
years following their marriage the
deceased and family moved to the
place where his death occurred. Mr.
and Mrs. Dearth were the parents of
two sons, Dean Dearth, who is en-
gagged in publicity work at San
Francisco, Calf, and Spencer
Dearth, teacher at Pennsville. The
deceased was the last sof his parents
family of seven children. The 9TH
er members of the family were: w.
o. Eearth, Mrs. Rose Breckenridge,
Mrs. Rebecca Grimm, Mrs. Ella
Brooker, Mrs. "Tweent" Crissinger,
and Bernice Dearth, who died in
childhood. Mr.. Dearth was a good,
prosperous farmer. He was men,
Der of the Fletcher Methodist
church, and of the Millgrove grange.
Funeral rites were held Wednes
day afternoon at O'Clock at the
home of the Misses Maude and Jes-
sic Spencer Of this place. with Rev.
L. S. Wees. pastor Of Grace Metho-
dist church, officiating Interment
was in the Andrews cemetery, at
Center Bend.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-06-12
MRS. NETTIE DILLON
PASSES AWAY

Mrs. Nettie Dillon. 70, died at her
home in Malta about four O'Clock
Saturday afternoon, following an i'll
ness of several weeks with pneu-
monia, and heart trouble. The de-
ceased was born in Center township,
in 1871, the daughter of the late
William and Susanna Ball Lewis
She was united in marriage to John
R. Dillon. He died some years
ago. To this union was born
one son, Lewis, of the home, who is
engineer on the McConnelsville-Ma
ia street improvement projects, She
also leaves two brothers, Howard
Lewis of Center township and James
Lewis, of near McConnelsville. Two
sisters are deceased Nellie
Ellis, who died March 81, and Mary,
who passed away many years ago.
Mrs. Dillon was member of the
Grace Methodist church of this
place. She was held in high esteem
by all who knew her.
Last rites for Mrs. Dillon were
held Tuesday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
here at the Grace Methodist church,
with Rev. l.. S. Wees, officiating.
Two hymns were read by Rev. Wees.
The pail bearers were: Harry and
Gene Lewis, and Charles, Harry and
John Pickens and Harry Weaver.
Interment was in McConnelsville
cemetery Quite number were
present who reside some distance.
AS mark of respect all construc-
tion work on the street improve
ment projects of the twin cities, of
which the deceased's son Is engi-
neer, was suspended during the aft
ernoOn.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-06-12
OBSERVE 41st WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs S. B. Price of Malta
quietly observed their 41st wedding
anniversary with family dinner,
Sunday noon Mr. Price who has
been i'll for some time, remains
about the same.
Mr.. Price, son of the late Martin
and Jane Mingus Price, and the for
mer Miss Effie Browning were unit
ed in marriage June 7, 1900, at the
home of the brides parents, Perry
and Margaret Carr Browning, Of
Hickory ridge, the house now being
the residence of A. w. Finley. Ell
der Riley Pickens, rode horseback
from Deavertown, 1 4 miles distant,
to perform the ceremony, which
was witnessed by close friends and
relatives of the bride and groom.
They were the parents of four
children, only one of whom sur
wives, Miss Coda, of the home,
clerk in Malta postoffice. A daugh-
ter, Mrguerite, passed away Nov 22,
1898, and two sons died in infancy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Price have spent
their entire married life in Morgan
county, giving their best efforts to
the betterment of home and the
community life in which they had a
part. Their home has always been
filled with love and generosity. No
one was ever turned away from
their door hungry and their many
friends have always found happiness
in their hospitality. They are a
very devoted couple, spending all
their leisure time together. Their
ardent devotion has ripened with
the passing years and they march
on side by side taking life's hard
ships and little disappointments
with the calmness of soul only faith
and love can give.
Mr.. and Mrs Price have both been
in poor health the past two years,
and at present Mr. Price is bedfast
most of the time.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-06-12
FLOWER SHOW

The second annual flower show,
sponsored by the Malconta Garden
club last Thursday afternoon and
evening, was a highly successful
and very artistic affair. 1t was held
in the Presbyterian church, where
the social room was transformed into
veritable bower by the use of
green branches and potted plants,
and more than 800 unique and
beautiful flower arrangements were
displayed.
Wild flowers were arranged 10
show their natural habitat; there
was a very beautiful and natural
rock garden; there were flowers ar
ranged for general use; there were
dainty miniature arrangements, so
popular now; there were useful ar
rangementS for every occasion in
the home; there were lovely cor
sages, solid color arrangements Of
flowers, special arrangements, and
attractive Valentine flower groups.
Rare and beautiful potted plants
were displayed-in fact it was a
very complete and beautiful display,
and one visitor to the show from
Wilmington, Delaware. was heard
to remark that the exhibit was far
ahead of the flower show in that
eastern city.
During the afternoon and evening
Mrs. B. D. Richardson gave pro-
gram of organ music, and in the ev-
ening Miss Marjorie Edwards play
ed violin and cello selections, accom-
panied at the piano by Mrs. Twyla
Edwards. Mrs. E. C. Jones is club
president, and Mrs. Fred Coulson
was general chairman, and was ably
assisted by Mrs. Joseph Cowan, Mrs.
F. B. Kraps. Miss Jessie Wells, Miss
Nellie Baker, Mrs. Twyla Edwards,
Mrs. Howard Carroll, Mrs. Robert
Porter, Mrs. j. L. Maier. Mrs. J. r.
Smith, Mrs. Haven Hammond, Mrs.
Mark Strahl, Miss Blanche Danford,
Mrs. Harry Maynard. Mrs. Chas.
Whitaker, Mrs. Fannie Sears. Mrs
Evan Davis and Mrs. Sophie Brooks.
More than 800 people viewed the
display. Delicious and refreshing
punch was served from flower dec
Grated table by Mrs Harry Cook,
Mrs. c. B. Smith, Miss Edna Jones.
Mrs. J. J. Christie, Mrs. Llewwella
Mcdonald and Mrs. Caro- Carroll
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-06-12
GEORGE ARCHER MCCONNELL
WEDS BETTY JANE MCKINLEY

Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Archer
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Archer and
Mrs. Fannie Gorrell were in Colum-
bus Tuesday evening to attend the
wedding of the formers grandson
Mr.. George Archer Mcconnell, and
Miss Betty Jane Mckinley, of Co.
lumbus The ceremony took place
at the North Broadway Methodist
church at 1880 o'clock and it was
followed by a reception at the home
of the bridegroom parents, Atty
and Mrs. Kenner Mcconnell The
Rev. Charles NJ Coulter officiated
at the service.
The bride, who is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs Wayne Spayde Ne
Ginley, wore wedding gown of
white mousseline de sole with heavy
white chenille embroidery, with a
fingertip length veil of illusion with
her gown which had sweetheart
neckline. long tight sleeves with
points over the hands and a slight
train Her veil fell from a cap of
orange blossoms and she carried a
modified colonial bouquet with a
center of gardenias surrounded by
white carnations. Her jewelry was
silver pin with a diamond set be-
longing to her grandmother.
Her only attendant was her sister,
Miss Maxine Mckinley, whose dress
was of pink mousseline with fitted
basque bodice and sweetheart
neckline. The skirt and sleeves of
the dress were long and full.
Mr. Richard Mcconnell, brother
of the bridegroom. was best man
and the ushers included Mr.. Robert
Zimmerman, Mr.. Richard thinner
man. Mr. Jack Mcconnell and Mr..
Maurice Archer, of McCCnnelsville.
For the wedding and reception,
Mrs. Mckinley chose a gown of gar
den rose with a bodice of lace and
a chiffon skirt with which she wore
corsage of white carnations Mrs.
McConnell's dress was periwinkle
blue and her corsage also was of
white carnations.
After a short wedding trip. the
couple will return to make their
home in Columbus.
Mr. Mcconnell is we'll known here
where he has spent several summer
vacations. He and his brother,
Richard Mcconnell are both mem
bers of the graduating class this
year at Ohio State University, at
the commencement June Is. and
both will probably leave soon for
their military training.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-06-12
FLAG DAY

One hundred and sixty-four years
ago, America was battling for its
independence. An official flag was
deemed necessary for the country
So on June IA, 1777, congress re-
solved that the flag of the United
States be 13 stripes and that the un-
ion be represented by white stars on
a blue field. This week the nation
will observe Flag Week in the midst
of another National Emergency
consecrated to the task of defending
its independence, and next Saturday
June IA, has been proclaimed Flag
Day. Throughout the land flags
will be displayed in commemorating
the anniversary.
When the flag is not displayed
from pole, it should be hung so
that the blue field will be to the
observers left
Everyone was pleased with the
fine display of flags that were up on
Memorial day, and we hope that ev-
cry home and business place will
display the American flag next Sat
urday. Malconta Post has supply
of flags for sale at very nominal
price. should you desire new one
The flag should not be displayed If
soiled. fayed or weather beaten
Malconta Post, "a. American Le-
gion, L. H. Cronin, Commander.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-06-12
S. TT. BARR DIES AT GOOD
SAMARITON HOSPITAL

Samuel Harry Barr, 50, well
known retired farmer, of GAINESVILLE,
died Sunday evening at Good Sa-
maritan hospital, GAINESVILLE, where
he had been for eight weeks. Death
was attributed to a broken hip
which he sustained in a fall at his
home April IA.
The deceased was a son Of the late
Samuel and Sarah Shilling Barr and
was born in East Bloom on the
place now the home Of Harlan Barr.
Seventy-six years ago he moved to
near Adamsville, where he lived un-
til about Is years ago, when he and
his wife moved to GAINESVILLE. His
wife ,Cidna Garner Barr, survives,
and a number of nieces and nephews
in Morgan county and GAINESVILLE
and vicinity. An only child, Mrs.
Agnes Handel, died about five years
ago, and two brothers and five sis
ters are also deceased.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday afternoon at o'clock, at the
Bateman funeral home, with Rev.
C. P. Stotler of Crooksville, officiat-
ing. Interment was in Greenwood
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-06-12
SIX MEN INCLUDED IN
CALL JUNE II

The call for the next selectees
from this county, June II, is for
hve white boys. However six men
VIII 60 from this county. They are:
! woodrow Wilson Martin, Reiners-
vlile route; Charles Wayne Dugan.
McConnelsville; Kenneth Ray, Malta
route three; Paul Edsel Keyes, Nc
| ConnelsVllle route one; Robert Paul
Conn, Columbus, and Woodrow Will
! lis Martin, who transferred for in
ductlon to our local board from
| Mullens, w. Va. A late ruling is
that when transfer is made to a
local draft board, that he will be
sent in addition to those regularly
selected from the local list. Call
No. 19 was for colored boys. but
none were from this county. Call
NO. 20 is definitely set for June 2
and 1t is for five white men. Call
NO. 21, will be for three white men.
and the date is approximately June
so.
Of the six men who leave June
IL, two are school teachers-Charles
wayne Dugan and Kenneth Ray.
A change is made regarding re-
placements for those who fail the
physical examination From now on
no replacements will be named. but
the future call will be made heavier
IN order to take care of the fail
ures
Three Fail Physical Examinations
OF the three boys who left in the
last call, June 3, only one, Floyd
Lemity, Crooksville route, passed
the final physical examination at
Fort Hayes. The three who failed
We're: Earl Lowell of this place: Dale
Lofiin Campbell, Malta route. and
Dean Creighton Fox, McConnelsvilIe
route.
In Glass IA
The following have been placed
In class Ia, ready for call: Orland
Matheney, Charlottesville route two;
Earl Raymond Fulmer, Stockp ,rt
route two; Robert Lester Duncan.
Stockport route three, and Wood
row Willis Martin, Reinersvills
route. In all there are II white
boys and one colored in class IA
subject to call, and 90 ready to be
examined.
The local draft board has receiv-
ed word that Robert Chappelear
who was inducted from this county
seven weeks ago, is stationed at
Camp Grant, ILL.,, in the medical
training battalion
The board has received no def
mite instructions regarding the reg
istration for July 1.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-06-12
MISS ELOISE HARRISON
WEEDS Il. T.. MURPHY

The marriage of Miss Eloise Shir-
ley Harrison, and Mr.. Eliza Elson
Murphy was solemnized Saturday
evening at the home of Rev. Arthur
Thomas of GAINESVILLE. They were
unattended. The bride was dressed
| in blue with white accessories. Mrs.
Murphy is a daughter of Frank e.
and Mabel Glass Harrison, near
Ringgold. She graduated from the
Ringgold high school, and from the
Cameo School of Beauty Culture,
GAINESVILLE. For the past three
years she has been employed here
in the Partesius beauty parlor,
where she has been very efficient in
her line of work, and by her gra-
cious manner has made many close
friends. Her husband, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Eliza Murphy, of Barnes
vile, attended high school at that
place. He is an electrical worker,
holding a position at Gallon, where
they will make their home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-06-12
ATTY CHARLES G. WHITE GIVEN
HONORARY DEGREE-LL. ID.

Among the eight leaders to re-
ceive an honorary degree at the
104th annual commencement of Ma.
rietta college, Monday, Attorney c.
c. White, of Cleveland, was one OF
them. His degree was Doctor OF
Laws" Gil. d.
Stockport, and graduated from the
schools of that place, also from Ma
rietta college, with very high hon
ors. Mr.. White is head officer of
the Land Title, Guarantee and
Trust company, Cleveland, and has
a national reputation in matters of
land title. He has written several
books, and many articles on the sub
ject, which are recognized authority
throughout the nation Following
his graduation he taught in Penns-
vile, Lowell and Macksburg. He re-
ceived his legal degree from the
Cleveland School of Law
1t sometimes happens that col
leges confer honorary degrees, with
nothing but "honor" back of them,
but it is entirely different in this in
stance, and the degree is a just
recognition of Attorney Whites abil-
ity and achievements. In speaking
of the honorary degrees conferred,
the Marietta Times names Mr.. White
first on the list, and that paper also
carries his picture. in a first page
feature, and an editorial under the
caption "Honor Given Where Honor
is DUE as follows:
Names familiar here and in some
instances throughout the nation are
on the lengthening list of men
whose accomplishments have been
recognized by the comforting of hon
orary degrees by Marietta College.
1t is pleasing to see individuals
whose life work has been notable
and whose principles of leadership
have been commendable so honored.
1t gives a particularly deep and sin
cere pleasure when the recognition
is given to some one who travelled
the hard road to reach his position
of prominence, who became a leader
in his field of activity because he
worked his way up every step of the
way, rather than because he was a
favored son of fortune.
In this category belongs Charles
Callaghan White, who was given
the degree of Doctor of Laws on
Monday. He is chief title officer of
the Land Title Guarantee e Trust
Company at Cleveland now, a ma
Continued on page four)
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-06-12
DAUGHTER OF MIR. AND MRS.
PAUL LINDIMORE TO WED

The society pages of Columbus
papers give considerable prominence
to the announcement, engagement,
and approaching marriage of Miss
Anys Mae Lindimore and Mr.. M.
Clevenger, both of Columbus. Miss
Lindimore is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs Paul Lindimore, and the
only grandchild of Mr.. and Mrs. c..
P. Lindimore of this place. She at
tended the Columbus School of Art,
and Ohio Wesleyan university where
she majored in fine art. Mr. Clev-
enger, son of DR.. and Mrs. c. c..
Clevenger, graduates June 16 from
Ohio State University, where he will
receive the Bachelor of Science de-
gree in chemistry. The date Of the
wedding Is Saturday, Aug. 30, after
which the young couple will go to
Buffalo, N. Y, where Mr.. Clevenger
is associated as junior chemist with
the e. I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-06-12
HAYES BONE VISITING HERE

Hayes Bone and daughter Miss
Mary Louise Bone, of La Fayette,
Ind, are visiting with the former S
brothers, S. E. Bone of this place,
and Clyde M. Bone, of Bristol town
ship, and other relatives and friends.
Mr.. Bone, son of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Wesley Bone, was the first
graduate from this county in the
agriculture department, O. S. u,
having graduated in 1898. He plans
to attend the 48th reunion of his
class this week at Columbus, and
will also attend commencement ex-
ercises. His daughter is instructor
in the home economics department
at Purdue university.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-06-12
o. S. L. STUDENTS HOME
THIS WEEK

Ohio State University students
will be arriving home this week end
for the vacation period. Among
those who have been enrolled this
year from Morgan county, are:
From Chesterhill, Bernice Adrian,
Frederick Adrian, Charles Gibbons,
Louis Gibbons, Robert Worrall; Nc
Connelsville. Maurice Archer, Mar
garet Broedel, John Lowell, Dean
Mallett, Donald Primmer. Rodman
Ralston, Eileen Shell, Dale Strong;
Malta, Edmond Brandeberry, Jean
Cook, William Cordray, Dean Glass,
Russell Lowell, Walter Niceswanger,
Charles Strahl: Pennsville, George
Abel, James Dougan, Howard No
Ian, John Starting; Reinersville,
Raymond Garris, John Reed; Stock
rort, Ivan Ball, Glenn Morris, Jewell
Ross
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-06-12
FARMERS AND BUSINESS
MEN BANQUET

Forty Morgan county business
men were the guests of 40 farmers
at Farmer-Businessmen Banquet
held in the Trinity Methodist
church, Wednesday evening, June a.
A fine dinner was served the group
by Mrs Frank Carr, Mrs. VIM.
Huck, Mrs. Harry McFerren and
Mrs. James Hum, assisted by Vir-
ginia Barkhurst, Katherine Greer,
Verna Daugherty, Mrs. Kinney, and
Betty Grubb At the conclusion Of
the dinner, Toastmaster Frank L..
Carr, after welcoming the guests,
and giving few Introductory re-
marks, introduced County Agent
James F. Hum who in turn introduce
ed the guest speaker Of the evening,
H. C. Ramsower, director of the
Ohio Extension Service.
Director Ramsower in his talk to
the group stressed the importance
of the farmer in our national de-
fense program and the necessity for
building strong Americans in order
to have a strong America. He cited
the fact that to date approximately
81 percent of all the boys called un-
der the selective servivce act had
been turned down at the time Of
taking their physical examination.
The speaker said that the appalling
fact about this large number of re-
jections was that by far the major
fly Of the boys were rejected be-
cause of some physical ailment that
was directly traced to nutritional
deficiency.
Director Ramsower said that q re-
cent study had shown that approx
imately 45,000,000 people in the
United States We're undernourish-
ed and that as long as this large
percent of our population was not
physically up to. par, we could not
expect to build strong country.
Some of the newer processes used in
food processing were blamed as be-
ing partly responsible for this de-
plorable condition, but the speaker
warned that this factor was not
responsible to a very large degree.
He said that most folks do not pay
enough attention to their diet for
the good of their physical wellbeing
and secondly, a large percent of
these 45,000,000 borderline cases
did not have the right kinds and
amount of the protective foods
available to them Director Ram
sower warned that this was a sub
ject that we were constantly going
to hear and read more about in the
future, at least, until the condition
tended to correct itself.
This meeting of farmers and busi-
nessmen was sponsored by the Nor
gan County Agricultural Conserva-
tion Administration and the County
Extension Service. 1t was brought
out at the meeting that these two
agencies hoped in this manner to
strengthen the bonds of friendship
and mutual understanding between
the businessman and the farmer and
in this manner accomplish the
greatest amount of good for ALL