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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
MISS EMMA HEARING DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Miss Emma Louella Hearing. 61.
passed away Tuesday morning about
12:15 O'Clock at the home of a cou-
sin, j. O. Hearing, and wife. of Por-
tersville, with whom she had resid-
ed for the past IS months. Death
followed long illness with commit
cations.
The deceased was a daughter of
the late Lewis M. and Caroline Hop
klns Hearing, and was born in Deer
field township, this county. After
attending grade school, she took a
course in the county normal, con-
Quoted by the late Judge J. S. Tay-
lor, fitting herself for the teaching
profession, which she followed for
time. She then took a business
course and later accepted a position.
under federal civil service. serving
for Is years, and until her health
failed, with the federal alcohol tax
unit. For time she was located in
Columbus, and later at Cincinnati.
Cleveland and Detroit, Mich. She
was very proficient in her duties.
and was highly esteemed woman,
who had the heartfelt sympathy. Of
her many friends in her long illness.
When young she Joined the Metho-
dist church at Portersville, later
transferred her membership to the
Glennwood Methodist church, CO.
lumbus. Besides the cousin at
whose home she died, she leaves
other cousins, and an uncle, Merritt
Hopkins, of Alger One sister, Mrs.
Amy Stoneburner is deceased.
Funeral services, conducted by
Rev. H. H. Wilbur, of New Lexing-
ton, will be held this Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Por-
tersville Methodist church. Inter-
ment will be in Zion cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
LOCAL HORSE SETS WORLD
TRACK RECORD

Guy Volo PAGER, owned by Wilson
and Talley, driven by Andy Wilson,
at the Morgan county fair, Friday,
won the 2:12 pace, going the second
mile in 2:08A, breaking the coun-
ty track record, also the world S
record for one-third mile track,
thus leaving Morgan county holding
the record for the world to beat.
Little Chan, owned by Frank Will
son, finished close second to Guy
Volo in the same race.
Wyn Guy, owned by Mrs. Andrew
Wilson, won the 2:16 pace, Thurs
day.
Frank Wilson's trotter, All Tip
Toe, was unable to start on account
of the wild animals in the center
field. AS many will recall she was
scared at a bear at the GAINESVILLE
fair few years ago, breaking her
lines. She went through the fence
causing much damage. Rather than
take a chance Of the same thing
happening here, Mr.. Wilson had her
drawn from the 2:18 trot and 2:14
trot. The Wilson horses will race
at Smithfield this Thursday and
Friday
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
BANKERS MEET SEPT. p

The annual dinner of group seven
of the Ohio Bankers association
will be held next Thursday at the
Rogge hotel, GAINESVILLE. Dinner will
be served at six o'clock in the even
ing. Golf privileges for the after
noon are being arranged At the
business session H. V. Tom, direc-
tor of the GAINESVILLE Citizens Ma
tional bank, will make the address
of welcome, and G.. B. Smith of NAL
ia National bank, will give the re-
sponse. Mr. Smith is member of
the executive committee. John Nc
Sweeney, is one of the speakers.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18

Wayne Dearth and wife to Ohio
Fuel Gas company, 167 acres lease,
Penn.
Harry Dobbins ct al, c. A. Bundy
and wife and J. HI. Beck and wife,
all in Marion township, to the Ohio
Power company, rights of way.
Clara B. Hopkins, deceased, to
Henry S. Hopkins, part of two lots,
Chesterhill, certificate for transfer.
B. F. Foster, deceased, to Mary
e. Miller, 80 acres. Manchester, GER
tifcate For transfer 49, Fotaa
Nancy Best, deceased, to- MarynJ.
GIa1s, onelhalf interest In lot, NAL
Ia.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
MISS ESTHER TANNEHILL WEDS

Miss Esther Merrill Tannehill,
daughter of Judge P. H. Tannehill
of GAINESVILLE, former resident of
this place, and Roscoe Furnas of
Waynesville, were united in mar
riage at Lauramoore, Richmond,
Ind, at a Quaker wedding ceremony
Both the bride and groom are men,
bers of the Society of Friends Mrs.
Furnas attended Swarthmore col
lege near Philadelphia, and has
beeu employed as teacher in the
GAINESVILLE schools, resigning recent
ly She is member of the Busi-
ness and Professional Womens club
of GAINESVILLE Mr.. Furnas attended
Ohio State University, and is a
farmer. The couple will reside in
the residence at Waynesburg, which
has been the home Of the Furnas
family for many years.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
SADIE CARPENTER Sites
DIES HERE

Mrs. Sadie Carpenter Sites, 86,
native OF Windsor township, died
here Friday morning at the home
of Mrs. Jesse Aber, where she had
been making her home for about 10
months. She was twice married.
Surviving are four brothers, one Of
whom is P. E. Carpenter of Deer
field township; the others residing
in the west. Mrs. Lucille Hilaman
and Jewell White, near Stockport,
are niece and nephew of the deceas-
ed. When a young woman Mrs.
Sites travelled extensively.
Funeral rites were held Sunday
afternoon at the Van Fossen funer-
al home. Stockport, with Rev. L. S.
Wees, officiating. Interment was in
Chesterhill cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
EVANGELIST TED WALLER TO
RETURN TO TEXAS

Evangelist Ted Waller of the Sew
enth Street Church of Christ has re-
turned to Abilene, Texas, where he
will complete his third year of col
lege work. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
Ter will enroll in the State Teach
ers College at Abilene. He will re-
turn about the first Of February to
resume his work here Sunday sew
eral members of the church enter
tanned with a pot luck dinner in
honor of Mr. and Mrs. Waller, on
the point near Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
McDonald's residence on Kennebec
hill
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
LEAVE SEPTEMBER "a FOR
SELECTIVE TRAINING

Next Wednesday morning, Sept.
"a. at 7:30 O'Clock, Francis Virgil
Williams of Pennsville route; James
Adrian Spencer, also of Pennsville
route, and Clarence Carlton Martin,
McConnelsville route four, leave for
Fort Hayes, Columbus, to enter Sc
lective military training. Williams
is volunteer This will be call No.
26.
Monday, 80 registrants were CIV
en- their physical examinations, in a
group, at the armory, by the ply
sicians of the two towns, and by DR..
E. w. Denny, dentist. All Of the
boys were on hands promptly. 1t
will likely be a week or so before
definite reports on the examinations
are received
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
CLASS TURNS OVER SURPLUS

The class of 1941 of Penn high
school, has turned over to the
school as memorial, the sum of
$19.12, the amount left from the
sale Of their year books, after all
expenses were paid. The money is
to be applied toward the purchase
of a public address system.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
CARRIER PIGEON STILL AT
McGONAGLE HOME

The carrier pigeon mentioned
last week in this paper, is still at
the Harold McGonagle farm, Bristol
township, and seems to have made
himself at home. Both legs are
banded. On one is green band,
containing "4S0-A"; the other a sill
yer band on which is "AUHPC-127.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
IN ..MODEL HOME" PICTURE

In Look Magazine last week ap-
peared the pictures of the model
Family" and home, at the Ohio
State fair and the guests" visiting
the home Among the latter were
shown Mr. ana Mrs. John Nelson,
son-in-law and daughter Of j. A..
I-ambleton of this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
WALTER MAYES PROMOTED

Relatives here have received word
that Walter Mayes of this place,
who has been in training at Camp
Shelby, Miss, has successfully pass
ed his examination for first lieuten-
ant, and will receive his commission
Oct. 1. His wife and three children
of this place plan to leave next
month for Gulf Port, Miss, where
the family will reside.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
AGED 94-ATTENDED
FAIR TWO DAYS

Among the regulars" at the fair
last week, was John Coulter, near
Pennsville. Mr.. Coulter is "a years
of age, and he liked the fair SO well
Thursday, that he was back again
Friday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
JAMES HUM ON COMMITTEE

Last week Governor John w.
Bricker approved the appointment
of James Hum as ployment of
ficer for the Morgan county draft
board The duties of the re-em
ployment officers will be to assist
soldiers completing their military
training to secure employment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
MRS. SCOTT, 30, DOES
OWN SHOPPING

Mrs. Lide Scott, McCon-
nelsville's oldest resident, was
a business visitor at the Dem
ocrat office Tuesday. She was
able to get as far as the stairs
but they proved too much for
her, but the subscription is
now paid until next year. She
refused offered assistance and
after a short rest continued
her journey to a store. Mrs.
Scott celebrated her Goth
birthday in March.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
KENNARD-CHRISTIE AN
NOUNCEMENT

Mrs. Vivian Humes Kennard of
this place announces the engage
ment and approaching marriage Of
her daughter. Sara Jane, to Mr.
Robert S. Christie, son of Mr. and
Mrs. James J. Christie, of McCon-
nelsville. The wedding is to take
place Oct. 5.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
DAVID OSBORNE WINS AUTO

David B. Osborne, l 1 year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Osborne, of
this place, is the owner of a new
1871 auto, awarded the last day Of
the fair by the local Lions club. Bal
ance of proceeds from the sale of
tickets will be used by the Lions
club for their sight conservation
project for the county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
ROY CLIFFORD AT BIBLE
INSTITUTE

Roy w. Clifford, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold j. Clifford, of McCon-
nelsville route, Bloom township, re-
Gently enrolled at Moody Bible In
stitute, Chicago. He is one of 1000
students studying the Bible and re-
lated subjects in the day and even
ing schools.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
NEW OFFICERS FOR
AUXILIARY

The following We're elected TO
serve as officers Of the American
Legion Auxiliary, at their meeting
Tuesday evening: President, Katie
Haynes; 1st vice pres, Forest Par
sons; End vice pres, Mary Bark
hurst: sec'y-treas., Edna Schroats;
chaplain, Nellie Gillespie; sergeant
alarms, Mary Moore.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
LIONS CLUB MEETS

The Lions club held their regular
meeting last Tuesday night. Atty
Chas. Fogel from Marietta was the
speaker. His subject was "Appre-
ciating your own Community" Sew
eral visitors We're present and en-
joyed this fine address.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
HARRY MILLER BETTER

Harry Miller of this place who
was stricken with coronary throm
bosis two weeks ago, and for some
days was in critical condition, is
improving. He is at Good Samari-
tan hospital.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
WITH ROTARIANS

The regular weekly meeting of
the local Rotarians was held Friday
evening at the Kennebec hotel,
where dinner was served at 6:1 5
o'clock. The guest speaker was
Anse Harter, secretary of the Nor
gan Aerie, F. 0. E., and also a dis
trict officer in that order.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
DEATHS TOLL

September II to 18, 1041
Bessie B. Wright, Beverly.
Mrs. Mary r.. Smith, GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Eliza Wells, Malta.
Mrs. Alice r. Wilson, New Concord.
Mrs. Sadie Sites. McConnelsville.
Miss Emma Hearing, Portersville.
Chas. Cunningham, McConnelsville.
George Garvin, Reinersville.
Edgar Maxwell, McConnelsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
Claude Davis To Study Medicine

Claude Sheridan Davis, son Of DR..
and Mrs. c. V. Davis, of Pennsville.
left Sunday for Marietta college.
He is taking a pre-medical course.
He graduated in the class of 1941
from Pennsville high school,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
JESSE MILLER AT HOSPITAL

Jesse Miller, Of Stockport, who
has been i'll, was removed to Good
Samaritan hospital Wednesday for
observation and treatment, and may
undergo an operation.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18

Robert Smith of Malta left We'd
nesday for Miami University. He is
a sophmore and Is majoring in
physical education Miss Mary Baker
and Robert Longley, both Of this
place, are freshmen at Miami.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18

The nationally famous Aladdin
Masonic band, of Columbus, will
give a sacred concert Sunday, in the
court house park, at Caldwell. The
public is invited to attend. F. W.
Burlingame, of Sharon, Is mem
ber OF the band.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
OPTONIETRISTS MEET HERE

The optometrists Of this district
met here Tuesday evening. Dinner
was served at the Kennebec hotel.
Covers were laid for IA. A business
meeting was held at the r. R. Bak-
er jewelry store.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Walker and
little daughter Alice Of Columbus
are spending week visiting with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
walker of this place, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Sid McInturf, Pennsville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
ERROR IN NAME LISTED

In the listing of candidates names
last week, the trustee in Deerfield
township should have read Glen 0.
Taylor instead of Glen O. Miller
The name of Chas. H. Stump, for
trustee, Union township, was omit
ted.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
Howard Sheets About The Same

Report from Howard Sheets Of
this place, who is under observation
at University hospital, Columbus, is
that he is about the same. He may
.undergo an operation, however the
doctors are still undecided In the
matter.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
NEW DEAVERTOWN TEACHER

Miss Aileen Frances Hanus of
Burton, has been employed as COM
mercial teacher at Deavertown She
graduated from Cleveland Heights
school, and from the Kent State
University.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
DEEP WE'LL DRY

The we'll drilled in Tuesday on
the Wesley Newton farm. Goshen
run. to depth of 4,075 feet, is said
to be dry.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
ON EASTERN TRIP

Mrs. B. p. Hammond, Mrs. Gus
sic Hughes, Mrs. Sophie Brooks and
Miss Kate Gillespie left Wednesday
for trip to Washington, D. c., and
other points of interest in the east.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
TEMPERATURES VARY
FROM 81 TO 43

No rain fell here the past week.
The temperatures varied from 81
high to 43 low. The daily tempera-
lures as reported by our local
weather observer, Clifford Hupp,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
CHILD FRACTURES
COLLAR BONE

Sue, eight year old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Perkins, Of
Malta, fell Sunday while playing.
and fractured her collar bone.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
HEALTHY COUNTY

County Health Commissioner DR..
C. e. Northrup, reports that there is
not now case of contagious dis
ease in the county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-09-18
RECORDERS OFFICE

Alice SwOpe to Clair L. Ferguson
and wife. .37 acre. Bloom township.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-09

when the evening
newspapers came in
me next noon The only way he could fail
to WIN startling prize was for Bogskar to
pe scratched or break leg on the way to
the post Feverishly, Little Augie bought
naper. looked at the front page and almost
q ooned Bogskar hadn't been scratched.
t8orslar hadn't broken a leg. Bogskar hao
,roY The Grand National and August Rugglere
~ rhe Bronx was the only American to win
a top prize in the lottery.
For an hour Little Augie walked around
in a daze He was rich at last. No more wor-
ries The so. 623 he had won would see him
through the rest of his life in solid comfort.
His father might even welcome him back home
again. Little Augie had underestimated 1t.
His three brothers Nick John and Bruno, who
had let him go his own way these last few
wears now all but collared him and dragged
him home to partake of the .proverbial fatted
calf which Papa Ruggiere had prepared in
honor of the prodigals return.
Only it was a tender young roast goat that
Papa had cooked for the homecoming feast
Never had such succulent pasta fagioh been
breyed in the Ruggiere household Nor was
there anything wrong with the raviol either.
The garlic sauce fairly waited Little Augie
into a seventh heaven, so much so that he
hardly noticed the absence of brother Nick,
grocery clerk who came home late after spend
ing the evening with his sweetheart, Evelyn
Doran, and went straight to bed without so
much as dunking bilygoat outlet in tomato
sauce.
The next night family council was called
to decide how Little Augie should spend his
money.
First 1 get the glimmers Strengthened
out he said-by-way of opening the confer
ence. The way it is now. 1 see everything
double from being cross-eyed."
Are you sure it's $4,000 bucks you win or
only S43, 500?" demanded brother Bruno, the
literal-minded member of the family. This
seeing double can get you into plenty of
trouble Augie Better see an optimist."
An optician,n corrected John. But I
think you're an optimst yourself if you don't
get some advice"
He says 1 should get advice and I amt
in trouble, yet" laughed Augie.
you will be in trouble when the state and
federal governments take half your money in
- xu.oli.. -re,t prft.fn D
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-09

acting customer could change his mind
Little Augie. with nothing else to do,
studied the ticket and allowed himself the lux
ury of dream that he was rich. No more
-ieftjabs- in the kisser1No more cruel r1zts
crosses to jar the brain loose from its casing
and give one that unsteady gait that Is me
tell-tale mark of a punch-dr1ink fighter. NO
more road work and drying-out to make
weight No more manager to take his cut and
then put in an expense account big enough to
scuttle a coal barge. Gee, that would be the
life
"Ah, nuts must be gettin slap-happyl"
he said suddenly, he snapped out of his
trance. Deliberately he folded the ticket in
half folded it again. and tucked it into the
little recess in his greasy. empty wallet, re-
served for postage stamps. One buck forty
seven left and pay coming!' he said, count
ing up the balance.
The six weeks that followed were worse
than the six which preceded them. Little
Augie couldn't even get PW.A. JOB. Maybe
1t was because he had pinned his Sabbath sock
on the Wyoming jaw of a siX-footer with
Communistc leanngs who had the giving-out
of Jobs in his neighborhood. The scores of
yes-men to whom he had lent money must
have read his mind when they saw him COM
ing for they made wide detour around him.
But somehow, Little Augie managed to get by.
Then one day. as he sat in the same old
coffee shop, reading the evening paper, his
eyes froze on a line that made his heart stop
beating and caused him to gasp Hell looked
at it again. then, letting out a whoop jumped
up out of his seat.
ITS my name" he screamed to the pop
eyed counterman who thought he had luna
tic on his hands. My ticket has been drawn
in the Irish Sweepstakes. 1 stand to win a
couple of grand"
There in black and white, the waiter read
that August Ruggiere of The Bronx held
ticket on Bogskar, one of the horses practi-
cally certain to start in the Grand National
the following day.
Little Augie didn't sleep much that night
and he was waiting at the corner newsstand
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-09

money tied up in litigation and tax liens, poor
Augie is so harrassed he can't even take that
vacation he promised himself much less
bride
He's never been so busy.
Between taxes and touches liens and
bills" lamented the badly bitten hyweight the
other day, 'I don't think I'll have the price of
the ticket left when they get through with
me. It's a lucky break for me there isn't any
sweepstakes this year because. the way things
have been breaking for me lately 1t would be
Just my tough luck to win it again.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-09

lawyer and a detective, Augie called on his
brother Nick in his hotel room and listened
while the other three talked endessly
Seeing that this mode of procedure wasn't
getting him anywhere, Little Augie reverted
to his favorite method of winning an argu-
ment with his brother by hauling off and
fetching the poor fellow fearful clout on the
chops that sent him into barrel loop. Nick
saw, first stars, then the light, surrendered
his new coupe, and 500 in cash, and made
over his ten bankbooks to Augie's name
Seeking your brother is one thing. Biff-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-09

income taxes" said John,
What can I do about that?" demanded
Augie, stopping the first right cross to the
chin that his new-found wealth brought him.
The family conferred and it was thought
the way to handle the thing would be to put
the money in 20 banks, and place 10 Of the
accounts in the name of Augie and ten more
in the name of his brother Nick.
That's what call good advice" said Lit
tie Augie.
Augie took the advice and scattered the
money as had been suggested Returning
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-09

home with his 20 bank
books, Little Augie locked
them in a safe. to which
there were three keys, one
carried by Augie, one by
brother Nick and one by
Papa julius.
1T amt hay, said Little
Augie as he surveyed the
stack of bsnkbooks.
And it amt ice," said
his father who long since
had put his tongs aside.
For a few weeks, Little
Augie enjoyed comparative
peace of mind although his
father was always poster
ing him to take $4,000 out
of the bank and clear up
the mortgage on the family
property. The dutiful son
always told his father to
try to make the mortgage
holder settle for $1,000
for cash." as he put it.
Then. one day, Nick drew
$4,000 out of the banks,
unbeknownst to Augie,
gave his father $1,000.
bought a convertible coupe
for 81, 400 and left for Lam
caster. Penna., on a holi-
day. Augie had been
fouledi
Getting wind of this
rabbit punch, Little Augie
hired a lawyer and was off
to Lancaster on-a- brother
hunt ACCOMPANIED by his
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-09

off the mortgage Augie countered with de-
NAL to his face.
Brother John testified and was backed up
by his brother Bruno, that he had been in the
Greek restaurant when the man with the razor
scar on his face sold Augie the ticket and
that several days later he saw Nick give
Augie S1.25 to pay for his half interest in it.
Brother Nick also corroborated all this testi-
mony and his girl friend added her two cents
worth by saying it always had been her un-
derstanding that Nick owned half the sweeps
ticket. 1t began to look bad for the flyweight