Spirit of Democracy July 6, 1899 Sardis Rev. R. W. Martin and family returned to their home in Stafford Thursday after a pleasant visit with friends. Our flouring mill is being treated to a coat of paint. It is well deserving of it for it makes most excellent flour. Miss Etta McDaniels, accompanied by her aunt Mrs. James Bowen, left Friday for her home in Titusville, Pa. Several of our old soldiers were called to Hannibal Sunday to attend the funeral of Mr. Harter. Misses Alma and Erma Winland were the guests of friends on Wheeling Island. Miss Mollie Stammm of Martinsville spent Sunday with Miss Mae Harman. Mrs. Thomas Hess and children of Moundsville are visiting friends in town. Miss May Baxter was the guest of Miss Sylvia Watters last week. Miss Winnie Humphrey is visiting friends in Wellsburg, W.Va. Mrs. Andrew Deiter is visiting her daughter at Martin's Ferry. Miss Lena Hess is the guest of friends and relatives in Clarington. Roy Suter is home. He has been clerking on the steamer Jewel. Miss Mattie Lemmon returned home Friday from Wheeling. Miss Stella Cunningham is visiting friends in Wheeling. William Knapp of Sistersville spent sunday at home. Mr. Harnbrook was a business caller in town Friday. William Litten left for Jackson Ridge last week. N. Litten was in Wheeling a few days last week. Thomas Martin is at home. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Spirit of Democracy June 29, 1899 Sardis Miss Della Litten returned home Saturday evening after an extended visit with relatives and friends at Martin's Ferry. Mrs. Lewis Winland and three children left Saturday on board the Ruth to visit her sister on Wheeling Island. Rev. R.W. Martin and family of Stafford are guests of relatives and friends in town. W.F. Litten, an employe of the Sistersville Hardware company, spent Sunday at home. Fred Tubaugh and sons Oliver and Edward from Glen Easton were here last week. Rev. R. W. Martin preached an excellent sermon in the M.E. church Sunday. Miss Sylvia Walters were the guest of Martinsville friends Wednesday. Miss Ella Thompson spent Sunday with her father at Sistersville. Miss Louise Deiter returned home Saturday from Martin's Ferry. Miss Mattie Lemmon is the guest of friends in Wheeling. Mollie Christie is visiting relatives in Sistersville. William Stevenson spent Sunday at home. Jerry Burton was at Wheeling Saturday. S.V. Williamson was in town Friday. Otto Elliott is here from Scio. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Scott--Just a few words. I looked over your site to check for any of my line that I know of to date---found none. But just wanted to compliment you on all your work, etc.. Great site! Lois Dye ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Byrd" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2005 8:32 PM Subject: [OHMonroe] Descendants of Theodorus Mellott >I have uploaded my work on the descendants of Theodorus Mellott, s/o John > and Sarah Stillwell Mellott to Rootsweb. It contains 2,310 individuals > mostly from Monroe and Belmont Counties in Ohio. If you want to take a > look > at my information, go to > http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=byrdroots. If you can fill in > any > blanks, please e-mail me with the information. > > > > Scott Byrd > > Chesapeake, VA > > > > ==== OHMONROE Mailing List ==== > Homepage for this list is http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohmonroe/ > > >

This is a very kind offer. Thank you. What years does it cover? Scott Byrd wrote: > Hello All, > > > > I am willing to do ONE free look-up per individual from the Monroe County > Birth Records Vol. 1-4. Just send me an e-mail with the name and > approximate birth date of the individual you are interested in and I will > try to locate him/her. > > > > Scott Byrd > > Chesapeake, VA > > > > ==== OHMONROE Mailing List ==== > Homepage for this list is http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohmonroe/

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The earliest date I can look-up is 1867 and the latest is 1908. -----Original Message----- From: ross kate [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2005 10:32 AM To: Scott Byrd Subject: Re: [OHMonroe] Free Look-ups Hello, May I ask for a look-up for Mary Ann Bailey (sp) in Monroe Co., Ohio. Approximate birthdate is 1827. I'm sure that this is far too early to have been recorded, but thought I would try anyway. Thank you, Kathleen Ross Ontario Canada --- Scott Byrd <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello All, > > > > I am willing to do ONE free look-up per individual > from the Monroe County > Birth Records Vol. 1-4. Just send me an e-mail with > the name and > approximate birth date of the individual you are > interested in and I will > try to locate him/her. > > > > Scott Byrd > > Chesapeake, VA > > > > > > ==== OHMONROE Mailing List ==== > Homepage for this list is > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohmonroe/ > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Spirit of Democracy June 22, 1899 (part 2) Sardis The graduating exercises of the L.T. Legion will be held some time next week. The date will be set as soon as Mrs. Starbuck, the speaker, is heard from. There will be twenty-five graduates who are enthusiastic to make the exercises a grand success. Mr. S. Johnson, who was married to Miss Kate Romick of this place the 4th inst., came down from New Martinsville last Saturday and took his bride away. On last Sabbath A. C. Vetter visited his cousin Capt. John Hyer who is quite ill from typhoid fever at his home in Clarington. Charles Lemmon and family and sister Blanche of Wheeling spent a few days with friends here the first of the week. Miss Bertie Steward and Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Keifer of New Martinsville spent Sabbath with their father Dr. Stewart. George Thompson of the steamer Bedford has been quite sick of quinsy but will soon be able to resume his work The officers of the Epworth League were installed Sabbath evening by Mrs. R. S. Strahl, wife of the pastor. Miss Lenora Carr of Barnesville is visiting Miss Bertie Cook who is in the employ of Mrs. J. P. Goodwin. Mrs. Dr. Boice and children of Sistersville are visiting her brother Charles Dally and other relatives. Miss Eva Nesbitt of Sistersville spent a few days with her parents here lat week. Children's Day exercises will be observed next Sabbath evening. Clifford Bowen of St. Mary's was in town Sunday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Hello All, I am willing to do ONE free look-up per individual from the Monroe County Birth Records Vol. 1-4. Just send me an e-mail with the name and approximate birth date of the individual you are interested in and I will try to locate him/her. Scott Byrd Chesapeake, VA

Does anyone on the list have information about the family of Lida Ruble mentioned below? I would appreciate hearing from anyone with Ruble information. Mary Hart > Miss Lida Ruble of St. Mary's was the guest of friends here Sunday. > >

Spirit of Democracy June 22, 1899 Sardis Children's Day services were very appropriately observed in the church Sunday evening. All who participated deserve praise, especially the little boys. Mr. and Mrs. William Turner were suddenly called to the bedside of Mr. Turner's mother at Sistersville who is seriously ill. Messrs. W. T. Sidell and C.E. Burlinganer of Martinsville were calling on their lady friends Wednesday evening. John Harmon and Misses Carr and Cook took in the excursion on the Lexington to New Martinsville Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Goodwin and children were the guests of Dr. Boice and family at Sistersville Sunday. Miss Louise Deiter, is at Martins Ferry to spend the summer with her sister Mrs. Henry Gauding. Miss Carr, of Barnesville who was the guest of Miss Bert Cook for ten days, returned home Monday. Mrs. Marsey and children of Pittsburg have located here and are occupying the O.W. O'Neill dwelling. Miss Anna Burton of Clarington is the guest of her sister Mrs. William Goodwin. Misses Lota Schaffer and Emmma Stoehr spent Sunday with Matamoras relatives. Mrs. Lois Stoehr and son Henry arrived home from New Martinsville Wednesday. The girls are enjoying skiff riding at present, but some make bad oarsmen. Miss Emma Johnson is spending her summer vacation at Mt. Lake Park. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Whonhas are visiting their children at Dairy. Cliff Bowen of St. Mary's was the guest of friend Sunday. Louis Stoehr was at New Martinsville Saturday on business. Jerry Burton left his home at Clarington Saturday. Robert Christie was at home one day this week. Elmer Lowe was at home over Sunday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Someone of the list ask me if Malaga appeared in the paper--this just happened to be on the same page as Sardis. June 15, 1899 Spirit of Democracy Malaga (Received too late for last week.) Mrs. Lena Musgrave of Baden, Pa., came home Saturday on account of the serious illness of her father James Armstrong. Mrs. Maria Barnes was the quest of her daughter Mrs. S.H. Archer of Woodsfield last week. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Howel of Somerton were the guests of Mrs. Mary L. Johnstone Sunday. Miss Clara Kellar and Bertha Egger sent a few days with Miss Ida Kellar of this place. J.O. Starkey, spent a few days with his sister Mrs. H.R. McLain of this place. Mrs. Jane Hardesty, of Miltonsburgh visited Malaga friends the past week. Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Matchett are visiting their children at Cleveland. Mr. Charles Kotzebue of New Martinsville was at this place last eek. Mrs. W. C. Tacker is visiting her son at Martins Ferry this week. Mrs. Oblinger of Quaker City was here one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Mann were in town Saturday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Spirit of Democracy June 15, 1899 Sardis John Dally seems to be very unfortunate. He experienced another runaway Thursday, which left his nose in a very bad condition. Mrs. Charles O'Neill was at Proctor Monday, superintending the erection of their new dwelling. George Thompson, clerk on the H.K. Bedford, arrived home and has been laid up with tonsilitis. Miss Emma Stoehr was the guest of New Martinsville relatives and friends over Sunday. Misses Emma Johnson and Elva Anderson were shopping at Wheeling Monday. Mrs. Dr. Boice and daughters of Sistersville are the guests of relatives here. Mrs. Lowe and Mrs. Seibert were at New Martinsville Thursday. O.W. Cunningham was at Proctor this week on business. Goodwin's cigar factory has closed for the season. Miss Eva Lowe is visiting at Clarington. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Spirit of Democracy June 8, 1899 Sardis Decoration Day exercises this year were very good. The Grand Army and its worthy assistants were astir early and in earnest. The town was appropriately decorated and everybody seemed to be interested. After dinner the members of the G.A.R, Jr. O.U.A.M. and K. of P. lodges marched to the cemetery to decorate the graves of their fallen heroes. The audience then went to the church where they listened to addresses by Rev. Goddard, Prof. Tobey and Bung Ryan which were highly appreciated. Messrs. George and Robert Gauding of Martin's Ferry are the guests of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Deiter. Mrs. Dr. Donehue, a returned missionary from China, gave a very interesting lecture at the church Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Mart Lowe and children and Mr. Sanford of Clarington were visiting Mrs. Alonzo Lowe Sunday. Misses Lota Schafer and Emma Stoehr spent Tuesday evening at New Martinsville the guests of relatives. Charles Titus and family have located at New Martinsville where he has gone into the livery business. Mr. and Mrs. William Turner and daughter Ella were at Sistersville the forepart of the week. A crowd of young folks took in the excursion to New Martinsville on the Lexington Sunday. John Morrow and wife of Ozark were the guests of Mrs. Edward Dunn a few days. Thomas Funk and daughter Della of New Martinsville were in town Tuesday. William Stoehr of New Martinsville was the guest of his parents Sunday. Mr. Pebbler of Wheeling was a guest of Jacob Wohnhas Monday. Harry Bowen of St. Mary's was a caller here Sunday. Mrs. Bowen is the guest of relatives at Matamoras. Summer school closed Friday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Spirit of Democracy June 8, 1899 Sardis The many friends of Capt. John Hyer of the Steamer Jewel are delighted to know that the crisis is passed in his disease and that he is better. An early recovery of his health is hoped for. Fifteen or twenty members of the "Loyal Temperance Legion" passed a very successful examination last Saturday. The time of the commencement will be fixed in a few days. Prof. Fraley and Miss Edith Hofer both closed very successful terms of school last week. As a normal instructor Prof. Fraley stands at the head of the ranks. After spending a few weeks here with friends, Mrs. Millie Lydecker and three boys returned to Patterson, New Jersey, where they will make their future home. Mr. Flannegan and family of Wheeling are spending the summer here for the benefit of Mrs. Flannagan's health which is greatly improved. some of our citizens are talking of locating at Proctor. The oil excitement is at fever heat which induces them to go there. J. H. Bowen and two little grand daughters came up from St. Mary's and spent Sabbath with friends here. Mrs. Hattie Frey and daughter Flora are enjoying a trip to Cincinnati on the fine Steamer Key Stone State. Memorial Day and pension day have both been here and respectively interested many old soldiers. Mrs. Myra Roe has added a new story and other improvements to her property. E. W. Litton, delegate to Grand Lodge of K. of P. at Columbus, has returned. Rev. R. S. Strahl preached an excellent sermon Sabbath afternoon. Ed Martin has quit the Jackson Ridge oil field and returned home. L. Windland is treating his house to anew coat of paint. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Spirit of Democracy June 1, 1899 Sardis Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hess and children of Moundsville have been the guests of their many relatives and friends here. They are well satisfied with their new location. Misses Lota Schafer and Emma Stoehr have been with Wheeling and Powhatan relative and friends for a week. Misses Stella Cunningham Maggie Hofer and Emma Windland were shopping at Wheeling Saturday. Samuel Knight and family of Parkersburg spent several days in town the guests of relatives. Quite a crowd from here attended Robbinsons circus at New Martinsville Saturday. Mrs. Louis Stoehr and son Henry were at New Martinsville Friday and Saturday. John Dally experienced a runaway Friday which burised him considerable. Misses Mary Harmon and Adda Knight were at Wheeling Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hofer returned home from Pittsburg Wednesday. Mrs. John Goodwin attended the commencement at Pahatan Friday. Samuel Hofer is improving his dwelling with a veranda. Louis Stoehr was at Wheeling on business Monday. R.O. Work was at Wheeling on business Monday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Sara: This is just a quick note to tell you how much I enjoy reading the "Spirit of Democracy" information. it seems that in most cases I do see some names that I recognize from my research of the LEACH family of southeastern Ohio. Again, thanks! Ken Stephen http://theangry.home.att.net [email protected]

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Spirit of Democracy May 11, 1899 Sardis Mrs. A.C. Vetter very charmingly entertained her Sunday school class Thursday evening. Miss Emma Stoehr was the guest of friends and relatives at New Martinsville last week. Mrs. Dr. Lydecker of New Jersey is with her mother and other relatives in town. Charles O'Neil and Louis Stoehr were at Pittsburg on business the past week. A crowd from here attended the commencement at New Martinsville Friday. The teachers examination at this place Saturday was well attended. Miss Hettie Lowe is the guest of Clarington friends and relatives. James Bowen and Henry Stoehr were at Wittens Sunday. Fred Wohnhas of Dairy was a visitor in town Saturday. Mr. Hare and Miss Wagner visited in town over Sunday. Miss Vada Boice of Sistersville visited relatives in town. Miss Mabel Watson is the guest of relatives in town. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Spirit of Democracy April 20, 1899 Sardis A fire was discovered in the residence of Dr. Steward Wednesday evening. By the aid of the people it was soon extinguished. Philip Cunningham, formely proprietor of the St. Elmo has moved into his own hotel, the Cunningham house. Miss Rose Drolinger returned home from Clarington Monday where she attended the Old Maids convention. Miss Bertie Cook, the milliner, returned from Pittsburg where she purchased her spring stock of hats. Mrs. Louis Stoehr and daughter Mabel were the guests of relatives at New Martinsville last week. Thomas Hess has moved his family to Moundsville, where he will work at the carpentering trade. Misses Blanch and Mary Lemmon have opened an ice cream parlor on Mound Street. Edward Summerville, who had been seriously ill with the measles, has recovered. Messrs. Ort Cunningham and Bert Humphrey were at New Martinsville Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles O'Neill were at Cochransville on business one day this week. Messrs. John and Duncan Dally were at Jackson Ridge on business Thursday. Miss May Harmon was the guest of New Martinsville friends Saturday. Misses Maud Rhine and Inice Parker are attending summer school here. Clifford Bowen of St. Mary's was the guest of friends here several days. Miss Mattie Windland took a pleasure trip to Pittsburg on the Ben Hur. Mrs. Moffett has returned home after an absence of several months. Samuel Williamson has bought an interest in the steamer Jewel. Mrs. Jacob Wohnhas is visiting relatives at Dairy this week. Samuel Hofer and S.M. Suter were elected school directors. Miss Minnie Lollitan was shopping in Wheeling Thursday. John Dunn is furnishing his dwelling in handsome style. James Bowen and family of Wittens have located here. Mss Emma Johnson has returned from Gallipolis. Dora Coffield has secured a situation on the Jewel. Louis Stoehr was at New Martinsville Thursday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter