Spirit of Democracy January 5, 1899 Sardis Mr. and Mrs. Charles Titus, Mr. and Mrs. George Titus and Maud Rhine attended a New years dinner given at the residence of James Bowen at Wittens. William Humphrey has purchased the dry goods and clothing of Mr. Case and will start in business, occupying the lower half of the cash store building. Misses Ostella and Maud Cunningham attended the funeral of their cousin, Miss Marsh of Wheeling, who died very suddenly Christmas. Business men in town this week were, Forest Lawthers of New Martinsville, Sam Braunlick, Hannibal , and Mr. Dunkin of Wheeling. Miss Adda Knight very pleasantly entertained her Sunday school class Monday evening. They all received presents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barker and Fred Wohnhas were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wohnhas Wednesday. Miss Dora Skinner of Sharpsburg and sister Emma Skinner of Marietta are guests of relatives in town. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Williamson and Mr. and Mrs. Hofer took a pleasure trip to Pittsburg on the Ben Hur. Misses Elva Anderson, Jennie Huffman and Silvie Case are visiting Miss Huffman's home at Antioch. Miss Blanche Lemmon was the guest of her brother Charles Lemmon at Wheeling the past week. Mrs. Anderson and daughter Adda were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Pumphrey at Steubenville. Miss Emma Johnson gave each member of her Sunday school class a nice Christmas gift. Mr. and Mrs. Titus of Titusville are visiting their daughter and sons for several weeks. Albert Frey and daughter of Ellenwood, Pa., are visiting relatives in town. Mr. and Mrs. Fraley and children were spending the holidays at Baresville. Mrs. George Tubaugh was called home on account of her mother's sickness. We are pleased to state that Rev. Strawl has recovered from the grip. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Seibert have been at Wheeling for several days. Miss Maud Rhine of Woodlands is visiting relatives and friends here. Miss Mabel VanCamp of Paden's Valley was in town Wednesday. Miss Emma Johnson and Nannie Case were shopping at Pittsburg. Miss Rose Gamble of Martins Ferry was here this week. Elmer Lowe has secured a position at New Martinsville. Mrs. Coffield returned home from Sistersville Monday. Mrs. Christie and children were visiting at Sistersville. Louis Stoehr was at Clarington on business Tuesday. Bert Christie is spending his vacation at Elk Fork. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Members of the Kincaid and Monroe County lists have been kind enough to send me the names and dates for various Kincaids buried in the Antioch Cemetery in Monroe County. Much (or perhaps all) of the information is from "Perry Twp. Gleanings and Cemetery Inscriptions, Monroe Co., OH by Ruth Dougherty Hogue. I'm going to list them in the hopes that others will recognize some of the names and tie them to their family or help me identify them with mine. Antioch Cemetery, Perry Twp., Monroe Co., Ohio Section One, Row Five Kincade, Robert -- d. 1 Mar. 1866, age 18 y, 3 m, 15 d Kincade, George -- d. 23 Aug. 18_5, age 4 y, 10m, 7 d Kincade, Nancy, w/o Samuel -- d. 1 Feb. 1866, age 77 y It seems Samuel is buried in this cemetery but there is no stone or the stone is unreadable according to what I've been told. Four unreadable stones next to Nancy Section One, Row Three Kincaid, Ellom, s/o L & M Kincaid d. 20 Aug. 1855, age 17 y, 22 d (I understand the name Ellom was hard to read) Next stone was broken - Civil War and M. Edgar was readable Kincaid, ________ s/o or d/o A & M Kincaid, d. 20 Aug. 1855, age 1 m 23 spaces and tombstones later: Kincade, Eleanor Louisa, d/o Joseph & S. J. Kincade, d. 15 Mar. 1860, age 3 y, 11m, 7 d Stone unreadable, possibly another Kincade child Kincade, Jacob R., s/o Joseph & S. J., d. 7 Jun. 1851, age 3 y, 10 d I am very hopeful that these names and dates will be familiar to someone on the list and there will be information to share about them. Mary Hart

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blair, Brayfield, Hagerman Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/5538/SWB.2ACE/1012.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Ezekiel Blair is provably the son of James Blair and his unknown first wife. He was less than a year old when his father married Anna Amelia (Brayfield) Hagerman on 5 Apr 1795 in Hagerstown MD, not Ohio co VA. Marshall co VA/WV did not exist until 1835. "Melly" Blair was the daughter of Mark Brayfield. Her mother's name is unknown. Her first husband was Johan/John Hegemann/Hagerman. Her known son by John was Samuel Hagerman. It's possible she also had a son, John Hagerman.

Spirit of Democracy December 22, 1898 Sardis One of the greatest events of the season was the poverty evening dinner given at the town hall by the Ladies' Aid Society Tuesday. Miss Laura Shafer and Lewis Harman were awarded the prize for being the most comic couple. Mrs. Samuel Hall of Allegheny will spend the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Hall. Mr. and Mrs. John Whonhas of Benwood were the guests of Jacob Whonhas Tuesday. William Vetter, who has been attending Scio college, is at home on a short vacation. Louis Stoehr and O.W. Cunningham were at Wittens on business Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jones of Wittens were shopping in town Monday. Bert Hofer returned home from Pittsburg this week. Several crowds have been out sleighriding this week. We wish one and all a merry Christmas. Mr. Christy was at home over Sunday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Spirit of Democracy December 15, 1898 Sardis George Thompson is having a fine residence erected on Mound street which will be a great improvement to our town. Mr. and Mrs. James Williamson have moved to Elwood, Pa. Thus we have lost another good family. The river is frozen over. If it continues freezing for several nights it will make good skating. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Titus of Titusville are the guests of George Titus and family for a month. Mr. John Dally of Witten was the guest of his sister Mrs. Laura Hofer Sunday. Earl Lemmon, the photographer, has located here. We wish him success. Clifford Bowen of St. Mary's visited friends here the fore part of the week. Miss Emma Stoehr, who has been sick for quite a while, has recovered. Mrs. Jacob Wohnhas is the guest of Wheeling relatives this week. Edward Martin and Longwell are at home again. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Spirit of Democracy December 8, 1898 Sardis Mrs. Fagert, an aged lady of Baresville, and a former resident of this place, died Wednesday, November 29. She was buried here Friday. The sympathy of many friends go out to the family in their season of grief. Mr. and Mrs. William Stoehr and daughter Irene of New Martinsville and Philip Shaffer of Wheeling were the guests of Louis Stoehr and family several days. Miss Adda Knight taught school last week for E.E. Wilson who has been on the sick list. We are pleased to hear Mr. Wilson is improving. The Ladies' Aid society of the M.E. church will give a supper Tuesday evening, December 13. Everybody is cordially invited to attend. Miss Blanche Lemmon entertained a number of her friends in a delightful manner at her home on Water street Friday evening. We are contemplating having an entertainment at the church Christmas. The Sunday school will also give a treat. Several notable weddings will be on tap in the near future. The contracting parties are very popular. Mrs. James Patterson of Wilkens was the guest of her daughter Mrs. Earl Lemmon the past week. Misses Adda Kline and Minnie Lollading were shopping at New Martinsville. E.O. Keifer was the guest of friends Sabbath. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Spirit of Democracy October 20, 1898 Sardis Miss Tenie Medev of Wheeling has been the guest the past three months of her uncle, Jacob Wohnhas, and friends at Benwood and Matamoras. Mr. Goodwin and son John Goodwin, Douglas Nesbitt and Ephian Hall attended the conclave at Pittsburg. They report an immense crowd present. Rev. Martin, pastor of the M.E. church for the past year, has moved to his new work at Stafford. He leaves many warm friends here. George Case is disposing of his dry goods and clothing at cost price. His future will be given to the manufacturing business. Clem Devaul, a clerk in one of the largest Chicago stores, is visiting his grandmother after an absence of over five years. Miss Maud Ryen returned home from Woodlands where she had been visiting for several months. Mr. and Mrs. William Stoehr and daughter were the guests of Louis Stoehr and family the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Mont Lowe and children of Clarington were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Lowe. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wohnhas were the guests of Benwood relatives last week. Mrs. Harvey Bowen of St. Mary's was the guest of relatives here Sunday. Messrs. Bert Hofer and Otto Elliot are home on a thirty days furlough. Louis Stoehr has bought the undertaking business of George Case. Mrs. Goodwin has employed a first-class milliner from Wheeling. Mrs. Lee of Pittsburg is the guest of her sister Mrs. Turner. Frank Schaffer paid Wheeling friends a visit this week. Dr. Lidecker and wife left for the east on an extended visit. Henry Stoehr was with Wheeling friends several days. Fritz Drolinger of Waverly was at home Wednesday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Spirit of Democracy July 21, 1898 Sardis In the absence of the pastor the pulpit was filled Sabbath afternoon by Rev. J. M. Goddard, whose sermon was full of good thought and sound doctrine. In the evening we were held spell-bound by the charming songs and more charming singers who furnished the music for the very fine lecture delivered specially for the young men. R. H. Hough, the lecturer, is a graduate of Scio college and is a young man of more than ordinary ability. Rev. Bryson of the West Virginia conference called on some friends last week when en route to Stafford for a flying visit. He is a congenial young man and has the elements for a successful parson. Madam Rumor says we are to have a wedding soon, by which we will likely lose two of our lady residents. To know who it is, we must wait for time to tell. Rev. Meyers of the Presbyterian faith delivered his popular lecture, "The New Woman and The Coming of Man," in the church on Thursday evening. A union Sunday school picnic will be held at Narrow's Run August 27. Good music and good speaking expected. Our new postoffice with its new incumbent, Miss Mageie Work, is giving the general public satisfaction. A. C. Vetter's storeroom is almost ready for his stock of goods purchased from George Case. Frank Knight of Cleveland is home for a short visit. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Date: 14 Apr 2005 To: "edward.f.kelly" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] To: [email protected] Dear Edward F. Kelly. Five years ago, when researching online USGenWeb Archives or Ohio county websites, I came across newspaper abstracts telling of the horrific attack by Sam King against his wife. I believe they lived in Summerfield, Noble Co, OH. Sam King, apparently in a fit of rage, slashed his wife's neck. She remained alive for, I believe, at least a week, as a following issues continued updates on her condition. Finally she died, and, of course, Sam King was charged with murder. I am sure this occured in late 1880's-1990. For the life of me, I cannot find the material again on the internet. Certainly, the Woodsfield newspaper would have covered the incident, since there were King families in both Monroe and Noble Co's. Have you come across any mention of this incident in your "Spirit of Democracy" microfilms? Also, for any readers on the List, where are the records for trial and conviction, and how do I ask the employees at the Caldwell courthouse to do the research? Also, where do I find the penitentiary records. In the Noble Co, OH, Atlas, there is a picture of a "Sam King" and others gathered at what seems to be the railroad station at Summerfield. This may be the same man. I think he was listed as a butcher in Summersfield--no pun intended. Betti Elaine (King) Auerbach [email protected]

No- you have not missed any issues--the newspaper had very spotty reporting for the various towns for the year 1898-- Spirit of Democracy July 14, 1898 Sardis Miss Emma Johnson, milliner at the Sardis cash store, has gone with friends from Wheeling to Mountain Lake Park where they will remain until fall. Misses Rosa and Minnie Eckard of Wheeling were guests of their cousin, Miss Emma Stoehr, over the 4th. Miss Cora Schaffer and Miss Maggie Hofer have been visiting friends at St. Mary's, Newport and Marietta. Misses Adda Knight, May Harmon and Blanche Lemmon returned last week from Scio college. Miss May Baxter of New Martinsville has been here visiting Miss Hettie Lowe. Several from here attended the funeral of James Witten at Witten Thursday. John Drolinger is confined to his home with an attack of typhoid fever. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Wohnhas were the guests of relatives at Wheeling July 4. Miss Etta Paden is home from Wheeling to spend the summer. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Spirit of Democracy March 17, 1898 Sardis Miss Emma Stoehr, who has been visiting friends and relatives at Wheeling and Benwood, returned home Thursday. Leroy Suter, who was stricken with typhoid fever, is now convalescing, and we hope will soon be out again. Rev. Scott preached one of those excellent sermons of his Sunday morning at the M.E. church. Mrs. Winton Paden is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Mack Keylor of Benwood, W.Va. Miss Maud Cunningham made a pleasure trip on the Ben Hur to Wheeling Wednesday. The show at the hall Wednesday evening was well attended and enjoyed by all. Mrs. Will Stoehr and daughter Irene were at Wheeling several days last week. Quite a number from here have attended the meeting at Mt. Olive. Miss Blanche Lemmon went to Wheeling Friday to visit relatives. Bert Hofer is erecting a fine dwelling on Mound street. Quarterly meeting at Mt. Moriah next Sunday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Spirit of Democracy January 6, 1898 Obituary Notice Mrs. Margaret Smith was born in Washington county, Ohio, June 1854, and was a daughter of Jacob and Sarah J. Baker of Edwins, Ohio. On December 24, 1874, she was united in marriage to George W. Smith, who, with the following children, survives her: Emma, Mary, Rena, and Mrs. Annie L. David, at whose home she was when she was taken sick on last Thursday evening. The summons to join the silent majority came unexpectedly but peacefully at midnight, Saturday January 1. She was a member of the Christian church at Richfork. She was a faithful wife, a kind and indulgent mother, and an earnest christian, who had "done what she could," and when death came it found her ready to depart and be with Christ. She leaves to her children the rich heritage of a good example, and upon the community the impress of a consecrated life. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, Rev. Cope of the M.E. church officiating. Sara Richardson Kelly no relation

Spirit of Democracy January 39, 1898 Sardis The protracted meeting has been very well attended and much good has been derived from the meetings. There have already been thirty accessions the church. Mrs. James Bowen returned to her home at Wittens Tuesday after spending several days here with relatives. Messrs Clarke Gano, Frank Schaffer and John Curran were at New Martinsville Monday. Miss Maggie Hofer returned from Baresville where she had been visiting relatives. Mrs. Morrow of New Matamoras has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Steward. Mrs. Lonzo Lowe was at New Martinsville on business Tuesday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Spirit of Democracy January 6, 1898 Sardis Frank Humphrey, entertained a number of his friends in a delightful manner at his home on Mound street, Wednesday evening. Among the guests from abroad were, Miss Ida Barr and Miss Lida McCann of New Martinsville. An enjoyable time was spent by all present. Misses Hattie Thompson, Pearl Cunningham, Emma Stoehr and Messrs. Robert Williamson, Winton Dunn, Elick Hoskins and Sandy Garden attended preaching services at Baresville Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. McGranaham and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gano were the guests of Miss Maggie Williamson Sunday. Mrs. Lonzo Lowe and daughter Eva were at New Martinsville Saturday and Sunday. Miss Kate Romick was visiting friends and relatives at New Matamoras last week. Mrs. Sadie Martin, of Manington has been guest of relatives here the past week. Adam Shaffer of St. Mary's was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Kate Stoehr, Thursday. Mr. Denny and Mr. Keifer of New Martinsville spent Sunday with friends here. Mrs. Laura Hofer and Miss Maggie Hofer spent New Years at Baresville. Earnest Heartleip was at Wheeling on business one day this week. Frank Wrenshaw returned home Friday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Spirit of Democracy October 21, 1897 Sardis A surprise birthday party was tendered Frank Litten Tuesday evening. About twenty couples were present. The surprise was complete and the evening was pleasantly spent in dancing and other amusements. Delicious refreshments were served. Frank, who is a favorite among his friends, was the recipient of many nice presents. Mrs. Laura Hofer and Miss Maggie Hofer returned home Saturday after spending a week at Iuka, W.Va. Miss Dove Paden left last week for Wheeling to attend the wedding of Miss Della Goodwin and Mr. Nesbitt. Miss Carrie Heartleip of Baresville is the guest of Mrs. Flora Goodwin. Quite a crowd attended preaching at Narrows Run Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Mary Lowe and daughter Helen are visiting relatives in town. Will Knapp of Sistersville was here Sunday calling on friends. Mr. Messerly of Clarington was in town one day last week. Frank Mooney of Woodsfield was in town Sunday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Spirit of Democracy October 28, 1897 Sardis Misses Hattie Thompson, Carrie Heartleip, Stella Cunningham, Amelia Moser, Emma Stoehr and Messrs. Earnest Heartleip, Wint Dunn and Will Litten went to Clarington Sunday and were the guests of Miss Rosa Drolinger. A crowd of young folks were entertained in a delightful manner Tuesday evening by Earnest Heartleip at the town hall. It is needless to say that all present enjoyed the occasion, as Earnest is a royal entertainer. Mrs. Lena Gauding and children, George and Robert, accompanied by Mrs. Andrew Deiter, returned to their home at Martin's ferry Wednesday. Elmer Lowe and sister Eva were at New Martinsville Tuesday, the guests of their father. Misses Kate Romick and Emma Stoehr were at New Martinsville shopping Monday. Miss Anna Burton of Clarington was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Will Goodwin. Mrs. Sadie Martin of Maninngton is the guest of relatives in town. Henry Gauding and son Harold went to Martin's Ferry Monday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

This next microfilm begins Oct. of 1897. As I said yesterday, the months I have missed I will pick up later from another newspaper. Spirit of Democracy November 4, 1897 Sardis One of the most enjoyable evens of the season was a Halloween party given at the Hotel St. Elmo. Those present from a distance were Miss Titus of Titusville, Pa., Fred Bare and Theodore O'Neil of Baresville, and John Dally of Wittens. All departed with many pleasant recollections of the occasion. Last Saturday evening a large crowd of young folks gathered together and went to the home of Miss Inuce Barker. They played all kinds of games and enjoyed themselves very much. All returned to their homes wishing Miss Inuce many more such happy evenings. A party was given by "The Young Men's Club," at the town hall Saturday evening. The evening was spent in different forms of amusement until a late hour when the guests departed with light hearts and merry faces. The missionary entertainment given at the church Sunday evening has been highly complimented by all who attended. Miss Elva Anderson rendered an interesting recitation which was greatly appreciated. Miss Cora Schaffer was hostess to a merry and congenial party of friends at the home of her sister, Mrs. Clark Gano, Tuesday evening. Mrs. Eva Hart and mother, Mrs. Louis Smith of Woodsfield, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stoehr over Sunday. Charles Smith of New Martinsville was a guest of Louis Stoehr Sunday. Charles O'Neil is having a fine dwelling erected on Muskingum street. George Thompson, jr., was visiting friends at Martins' Ferry last week. Mrs. Bowen has rented the Roe house and will make it her home. Miss Leta Paden is here from Wheeling, the guest of her parents. Miss Carrie Heartleif has returned to her home at Baresville. Okey Watson of Woodsfield was on our streets Thursday. Miss Hattie Thompson visited friends at Wittens Sunday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

this is the last issue on my microfilm.Will pick up 1896 with a different newspaper in a few weeks. Spirit of Democracy January 16, 1896 Sardis Rev. Wilson's meeting is still continuing. Everyone should attend these meetings, and think about them, if it isn't much easier to live a christian life than to be a sinner. Mr. E. Fry has opened up his new grocery store. Ed is a pleasant gentleman and should be patronized. Mrs. Lydia Lemmon of Allegheny was the guest of Slate Lemmon a few days this week. Mr. Scott Hevington attended big meeting here Wednesday night. Dr. J. K. Ferguson registered at the Oneil house this week. Ed Martin of the steamer Keystone is at home now. Dora Coffield was at home the past week. Dr. Griffith is busy vaccinating. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Spirit of Democracy January 9, 1896 Sardis On New Years eve quite a crowd of young folks gathered at the home of Mr. Louis Windland, in honor of his charming daughters, Emma and Alma. Mr. Turner is having a fine dwelling put up on Mound street, which will be an improvement to our city. Mr. Messerly, the tailor from Clarington, and Mr. Hornbrook of New Martinsville, were here Friday. Miss Kate Romick and Miss Emma Stoehr were at New Martinsville Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Hofer of Baresville were the guests of their son Samuel, New Years. The Virginia passed up last night. It is one of the finest boats on the river. Mr. Charles Tightess left for his home in Tightesville, last week. The show given at the hall by Mr. Russel was well attended. Mr. George Miller of Wheeling was in town Friday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Spirit of Democracy December 12, 1895 Sardis has had quite an experience with fire during the past week. On Thursday evening about 8 o'clock fire was discovered between Lowe's building and Case's store and it was with difficulty the flames were extinguished. The next morning at 5 o'clock Frye's store was discovered to be on fire and before much could be done to save it the building and contents were destroyed. No further particulars have been learned. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter