Spirit of Democracy March 21, 1895 Deferred from last week Sardis Mrs. Bertha Dally entertained her Sunday-school class at her home Tuesday afternoon in a very delightful manner. A little crowd gathered at Floyd Gano's Tuesday evening and had a lovely time. The boats are out again and the Lexington is to run in place of the R.E. Phillips. Renting houses are scarce, and those desiring to rent had better look in time. Charles Dally was at Hannibal one day last week on business. Herald Gouding is with friends at Texas this week. Mr. Louis Stoehr came home Saturday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Spirit of Democracy March 14, 1895 Sardis Deferred from last week. A crowd gathered at the home of Miss Jennie Joy Monday evening and Arch Branen entertained them with music. Mr. and Mrs. Will Stoehr returned home Saturday after a two weeks' visit with Woodsfield friends. Miss Emma C. Stoehr returned home Sunday from Wittens, accompanied by Mr. Charles Kelley. The new store of A.C. Vetter (copy cut off here) ..improvement to the town. The ice broke Friday morning which was a great excitement to some our young folks. There will be an entertainment the last day of school and everybody is invited to come. We are glad to say that they are pumping at the Nesbitt oil well and think they will get oil. Mr. William Romick was at New Martinsville Wednesday on a pleasure trip. Mr. Sherd Pattison of Wittens was here Wednesday on business. Mr. Hugh Hoskins of Hannibal was here one day this week. Rev. Martin preached an excellent sermon Tuesday evening. Mr. Sheets of Bellaire is at the O'Neill home this week. Mr. Samuel Haney of Woodsfield was here Saturday. Mr. Paden and son are at Sistersville this week. Mr. Samuel Hofer was here Tuesday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly Re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Spirit of Democracy March 14, 1895 Sardis Prof. Walton will teach a normal this spring beginning in April. The Prof. is an excellent instructor and we take pleasure in recommending him to the teachers throughout the county. Mrs. E. McGrew and niece Miss Adda Cline will move here from Powhatan. Miss Cline is a first-class dressmaker and will follow the trade at this place. We are very sorry to state that Dr. McComas, who is well known in this county, is lying very low with consumption at his home in New Martinsville. A great deal of interest is centered on the Nesbitt well near town, which is now being pumped. They have almost enough gas to run the engine. Mrs. Mattie Martin is taking a trip to Pittsburg this week with her husband who is mate on the steamer "Keystone State." The election to decide whether this is to be made a special school district or not will take place on the 23d inst. Schools at this place will close in two weeks. A very interesting program will be given on the last day. Quite a number of K. of P.'s went to Matamoras last Thursday night to assist in organizing a lodge. Miss Lizzie Skinner of Toronto has come to spend the summer with her sister, Mrs. Henry Thompson. All the lots in the Bridgeman addition are sold. Who says Sardis is not going to boom? The trial between the Gas company and L. E. Bowen will take place Wednesday. "The Ariel Sextette" will furnish the music for the commencement exercises. Rev. Wilson preached a most excellent sermon at this place last Sabbath. Miss Ola Wetzel of New Martinsville is visiting Mrs. Dr. Haudenschield. Miss Mary Enlow of New Martinsville is visiting friends in town. The total eclipse of the moon last Sabbath night had many observers. Mrs. Phillips has returned from the oil fields and is quite indisposed. Transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Spirit of Democracy February 28, 1895 Sardis Very interesting exercises were held in Miss Adda Knight's room on Thursday afternoon, concerning the life of the "Father of Our Country." The literary part of the program reflected great credit on both teacher and scholars. Prof. Walton gave us a good address on the beauty of the character of Washington. The Aeriel Sextette furnished the music, which was by no means the least part of the entertainment. The oil fever is getting pretty high and if there is any oil found in the Nesbitt well, which is now being tested, it will soon reach "blood heat." There has been quite a good deal of leasing in the neighborhood lately. Sardis has some lovely building sites and persons desiring to make homes for themselves will do well to investigate our advantages as regards healthfulness, excellent water, gas, and good moral people. Tom Hess has sold his property to Peter Gilman and has bought a lot in the Bridgeman addition, where he is erecting a new dwelling. Sardis now boasts of a string band "The Aeriel Sextette." Their music is quite a treat to the lovers of the same. A great quantity of ice is being taken from the river and stored. It is said to be of very fine quality, too. Our schools were closed Friday in honor of the wonderful "George," who could tell a lie but would not. Since the "backbone" of winter is broken , Sardis has taken on a little more activity. The new store room of A.C. Vetter is almost completed and is quite a nice building. Mrs. A.C. Vetter and daughter Emma are visiting at St. Marys, W.Va. Dr. Haudenschield is going to build in the Nesbitt addition. Miss Dora Nesbitt spent Sabbath with friends in Sistersville. We hear of several new houses to be built this spring. Prof. Walton spent a few days at his home last week. Quarterly meeting at Mt. Moriah last Sabbath. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Spirit of Democracy February 21, 1895 Sardis Mr. and Mrs. Will Stoehr went to Woodsfield Thursday to spend a couple of weeks with Mrs. Stoehr's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Schaffer. Henry and Will Stoehr, Frank Humphrey, Bob Williamson, Frank Schaffer and Thomas Hubbard took a skating trip to Sistersville Monday. Several from here have attended the meeting of the M.E. church at Hannibal, which is still in progress. Little Harold, son of Henry Gauding of Martin's Ferry, is the guest of his grandma, Mrs. Andrew Deiter. Mrs. Frank Wrenshaw is the guest of Charleston friends this week. Mr. Tucker of New Martinsville was here Monday on business. Miss Emma Stoehr is the guest of Witten friends this week. Miss Dora Longwell is with Sistersville friends this week. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. George Soals, on the 16th, a son. Mr. Earl Lemon is the guest of Wheeling friends. Mr. Sheets of Wheeling is here on business. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Requesting any info on John Staley family in or around Highland Co., Ohio. Sons, Peter 1823, Malachi 1823, Hannah 1825, Stephen 1826, Joseph 1829 and Mary Ann 1832: Supposedly all born Ohio. Malachi, Joseph & Mary Ann moved to Iowa. Have decendants of these three. Would like to find families of Peter, Hannah & Stephen. Any available books on early Highland County??????? Appreciate any and all available info. Sincerely, John's gr gr grandaughter

Spirit of Democracy February 14, 1895 (part 2) Sardis About 12 o'clock Wednesday night the town was aroused by the call of fire which took the house occupied by Thomas Bowen. A crowd gathered at the home of Miss Sadie Brennans Saturday evening, and had a pleasant time. Mr. Henry Stoehr and Frank Shaffer were at New Martinsville Wednesday on business. George Case and A. C. Vetter were at Woodsfield Tuesday on business. The river is frozen over and lots of skating is being done. Mr. Samuel Hofer is at Hannibal with his parents. Miss Erna Deiter is very sick with rheumatism. Miss Alice Fegert came home last week. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter

Spirit of Democracy February 14, 1895 Sardis (Deferred from last week.) A party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Colvin Thursday evening. Those present were, Miss Lena Krebs, Stella Cunningham, Rosa Drolinger, Sadie Brennan, Minnie Lollading, Mr. Jim Hubbard, Arch Brennan and Frank Humphrey. All reported a fine time. Married, on the 30th, Miss Bertha Fagert to Charles Daily by Rev. Mr. Wilson of Hannibal. Miss Lena Krebs of New Martinsville is the guest of Mande Cunningham. Miss Alice Williamson came home Friday on a visit. Mr. Joseph Ramsey is here visiting his brother. Mr. Ramsey was at home Tuesday. Mr. Morrow was here Friday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Dieter

Spirit of Democracy January 31, 1895 Sardis Mr. Louis Stoehr was at New Martinsville Thursday on business. Andrew Reich and Isaac Conley of Woodsfield were here Monday. Oscar Wehr and Gene Thompson of Wittens were here Sunday. Mrs. Samuel Hofer who has been sick all winter is much better. Born, on the 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hess, a son. Mr. Charles Longwell came home Wednesday. Dr. Parry of Woodsfield was here Thursday. Mr. Charles Hall is at home this week. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Dieter

Spirit of Democracy January 17, 1895 Sardis Miss Ardane McDonald came Sunday to spend the winter with Miss Quint Dunn and attend school. Mr. Gene Thompson was at home Sunday. Mr. Sheets of Wheeling was in town this week. Mr. Lowe went to Pittsburg Saturday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Dieter

Spirit of Democracy January 10, 1895 Sardis Miss Vina Pattison returned to her home at Wittens Monday, accompanied by Earl Lemman. The entertainment at the hall Monday evening was very entertaining; the house was crowded. The party at the cigar shop in honor of Will Knapp was a very pleasant affair. Quite a crowd spent the evening at Stella Cunningham's Tuesday evening. Mr. Fritz Drolinger came home on a visit Wednesday. Mr. Arch Brennan came home Sunday evening. Mr. Louis Stoehr was at Sistersville Friday. Mr. Jim Ramsey came home Saturday. Mr. Fred Veolp came back Friday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Dieter

Dick Harrington has loaded the pictures of Sardis on the following webpages--I had listed their contents several weeks ago and some list members were interested in viewing them. http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~harringtonfamilies/Sardis2ndGrade.htm http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~harringtonfamilies/Sardis4-5-6Grades.htm http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~harringtonfamilies/Sardis1913Flood.htm http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~harringtonfamilies/SardisInWinter.htm http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~harringtonfamilies/SardisViewSummer.htm http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~harringtonfamilies/SardisViewWinter.htm http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~harringtonfamilies/photos_ancestors.htm#H Sara Richardson Kelly

Thanks very much to everyone who sent information in response to my query. Also, thanks for the suggestions for obtaining additional information. I appreciate hearing from all of you. Mary Hart > Does anyone know where I can find a listing of the burials in the Antioch > Cemetery. I understand there are Kincades buried there -- I understand > Nancy Kincade, who died in 1866, is buried there and that perhaps her > husband, Samuel, is also there. I would like to know if there is a stone > for him, showing when he died -- or if there is any other way of > determining when he died. > > Is it possible to find probate records or land transactions before the > date of 1867 when the courthouse burned -- or am I out of luck since she > died in 1866 and he perhaps died before her? > > Thanks for your help. > > Mary Hart > > > ==== OHMONROE Mailing List ==== > Homepage for this list is http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohmonroe/ >

Spirit of Democracy Oct. 14, 1897 Our Soldiers Roster of the Veterans Who Attended the Soldiers' Reunion Last Week. (continued) Capt William Gibson, D, 92 W S guiler, D, 92 R W Calland, D, 92 C W Wowell, D, 185 H B Hixenbaugh, D, 116 David Hickman, D, 116 Martin Denbow, K, 78 W H Brown, E, 36 Edward Douthey, D, 116 Andrew Smith, G, 184 Jacob McVay, G, 184 Enoch Hall, C, 92 Rev J L Cunningham, --, 161 J H Eller, E, 36 Charles Latch, F, 116 W T Stine, C, 92 William Bonam, A, 116 A J Myers, D, 116 Martin Baker, --, 92 T Molden, I, 179 William M Dillon, F, 22 Iowa W C Foreaker, C 92 J Martin Boughner, E, 116 T T Goudy, D, 116 Noah Billiter, C, 15 W Va infantry Robert Smith, A, 116 William Powell, K, 18 G B Woodcock, H, 31 John Norris, E, 78 R E Tilford, F, 32 James Lowe, C, 92 Henry Cronin, G, 176 Jacob Diehl, C, 116 James Cronin, 10 battery, Wis E G osborn, H, 30 Joseph Cronin, I, 77 L J Moore, D, 92 John Adams, F.-- John T Cunningham, C, 25 Thomas Kinney, D, 43 W C Cunningham, D, 116 Richard Kenny, E, 25 Duncan Highman, B, 25 O F Little, C, 25 Sinclair McVay, I, 12 Ohio cavalry A H Mobley, A, 116 George W Rice, A, 116 Joseph Paith, A, 116 George R. Moore, H, 36 N P Lisk, C, 77 C M Blowers, D, 116 Alfred M Earley, A, 116 Joseph B. Givens, F, 77 Josiayh Norris, D, 116 N M Meek, A, 116 Nicholas Lisk, C, 77 C M Morrison, E, 18 U S infantry H Hall, H, 96 J Bodkins, C, 92 J H Shankland, D, 92 First Lt George Distler, G and D, 7 W Va infantry David Miller, I and C, 77 Daniel Conger, C, 116 Leander Thompson, E, 116 S P Wood, C, 2 Va cavalry C L Spriggs, A, 116 James Hartshorn, I, 77 D C Petty, D, 27 John W Scott, K, 78 Reuben Bishop, F, 180 Louis Sulsberger, C, 116 John Sinclair, A, 77 John A Truax, A, 77 Joseph Dennis, C, 2 Va cavalry W S Mann, C, 116 Josephus Cox, D, 116 John W Gramlich, C, 92 Isaac Lowe, C, 92 William Baker, C and I, 4 Thomas D Gibbins, E, 62 John Cooper, H and G, 7 W Va L W Jones, D, 129, and I, 179 Nathaniel Bates, I, 176 David Erskin, F, 30 William Truax, C, 2 W Va cavalry J M Huffman, I, 2 W Va cavalry W C Charlton, F, 17 W Va infantry John C. Henthorn, E, 116 Martin Slusher, C, 116 John Smith, A, 116 Jackson Henthorn, E, 116 Joh vickers, D, 116 J F Thonen, C 25 John W Hoskinson, C, 25 Abraham Tisher, C, 25 Henry Harman, A, 116 John B Drum, D, 116 David Henthorn, E, 116 John J Moose, C, 25 (these are out of order from the original newspaper--got my columns confused:) Joseph Smith, A, 116 A G Hughes, H, 92 Israel Walter, T, 5 H A, Pa Michael Malone, B.9 O C C F Bautigan, A, 77 B Kinkade, H, 92 R A Corbin, F, 180 Chris Hansic, A, 77 Geroge Burkhart, battery A, 1 W Va L A W H Morris, I, 6 W Va David Tomy, E, 116 A J Morris, C, 116 Jacob C Keylor, A, 116 S Spangler, G, 7 W Va Jacob Kasserman, H, 77 Samuel Rosenleib, F, 63 Joseph Higgins, C, 77 Ferdinand Moore, I, 20 and F, 129 James Whitlatch, C, 92 James Harter, F, 180 Richard Shepherd, D, 43 William D Pennell, C, 92 John W Reeves, C, 92 David Erskine, F, 30 John Mehrley, H, 62 Henry Dillon, F, 116 Wilson Cunningham, H, 77 James T Nowell, D, 42 john Harton, D, 42 William Sivard, A, 77 William H Montgomery, H, 13 George C Beach, C, 25, I, 55 Joseph Anderson, G, 7 W Va Abe Tisher, E, 25 John Morrow, E, 116 John S Rhodes, I, 25 B F Ridgeway, E, 116 Charles Switzer, C, 2 W Va calvary David Wilson, B 14 Pa John Heck, E, 26 Henry Baker, C, 92 Raphael Habig, F, 6 John Truax, D, 116 Joseph A Adair, E, 62 David Lentz, H, 1 Ohio light artillery Elias Lowther, B. 26 William M Fulton, E, 116 William Pasco, G, 7 W Va that's all of them Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt

I HAVE A strange request for the readers in Monroe and Belmont Counties who happen to have an old hymnal hanging around the house somewhere. What I would like will not take long but it would mean so much to me if anyone of you could come up with a representative sample of a hymn written by one of my ancestors. I have several hymnbooks but none contain the hymns written by my Grandmother's brother Leonard ORANGE or her brother-in-law Leonard MOBBERLY. i AM NOT SURE THAT THE GIVEN NAMES FOR mobberly IS ABSOLUTELY correct, but if you find a hymn written by one by that surname, it will be he. My Mother who was raised in Monroe Co, when she was not in TX, was the d/o of Nora ORANGE GREEN and James Frankin GREEN and they all attended the Church of Christ which did NOT allow musical instruments orf any kind in the church. I do not remember the church name, I just remember that the song leader would get and pitch the song, start it where he thought it was a comfortable range, and soon you would hear four part harmony from every corner and bouncing off of the rafters of the church. Beautiful singing. Litlle was i to know that i would grow up to become a vocal music teacher and wish for that abiity to harmonize many times over. I knew that I could harmonize, hear a counter part, as a little girl and sang at home w/ Grandma Green and my Mother. But, I grew up thinking everyone did that. Not so! Then my grandparents moved to Ashland Co. and I attended the same kind of church back on Third and Church St. in a small community church where the song leader did the same thing as they had done in Monroe Co. Does this type of denomination still exist?? Since I was a keyboard major in college, I never attended a piano free church again. I am off of the track however. What I want is a copy of a a hymn from one of those old books that an ORANGE or MOBERLY composed. I looked in Grandma's books and I do not have any w/ those hymns in them. If you have an old hymnal, sometime could you take five minutes and look for the composer's name? I would dearly love to find a sample of their writing if any still exists. Thank you. Marjory Ann PETTY Peck Austen, a granddaughter from Monoe Co.. Marjory PETTY Austen Author of "You Can't Do That!" http://www.mappa.petty.com/

Spirit of Democracy Oct. 14, 1897 Our Soldiers Roster of the Veterans Who Attended the Soldiers' Reunion Last Week. Following is the list of names of the old soldiers who registered at the reunion held at this place last week. This list was made for The Spirit of Democracy by the efforts of Squire C. M. Blowers and C.A. Mobley, who performed their work well--as well as it was possible for anyone to do it. The name, regiment and company are given, and, where not otherwise specified, it will be understood the soldier belonged to the O.V.I. John Greenbank, K, 78 B F Dye, A, 116 Bazil Dye, A, 116 A J Straight, D, 116 Henry Pratt, H, 15 W Va Silas King, F, 116 B F Strickling, G, 184 Samuel Yockey, E, 36 Uriah Hughes, F, 51 Capt. James Watson, E, 7 W Va infantry S Lemmon, D, 7 W Va and 184 Ohio D K Willison, F, 180 V C Mehl, F, 116 William Tidd, H, 78 J A Keyser, A, 116 Christopher Conley, E, 2 W Va John N Cline, G, 25 Lewis Barcus, E, 116 Thomas Twaddle, D, 116 David N Trembly, A, 77 Isaac Gates, F, 52 Jacob Willison, G, 184 Arch Osborne, D, 92 J G Garrett, I, 25 Joseph Baker, F, 116 Louis Stoehr, C, 116 Eli Evans, C, 116 Alex Straight, D, 116 L O Okey, D, 116 Masheck Morris, A, 116 peter Atzenhofer, E, 116 James McCaslin, K, 157 Joshua B Craig, I, 25 Jacob Mills, D, - W Va John Hermen, A, 1 W Va battery Alfred Kenny, F, 127 Roseberry Cline, --, 27 Jacob Standt, C, 2 W Va cavalry Emanuel Paith, A, 116 Thomas Swartwood, I, 25 T M Windom, C, 92 Aquilla Windom, C, 92 Thomas Moore, F, 129 J C Koplan, K, 3 W Va infantry and A 6 W Va cavalry Thomas W Bishop, H, 180 jacob Brock, I, 2 W Va T O Little, R Q M S, 2 W Va cavalry Thomas Osborne, H, 36 Samuel Gates, A, 116 Levi Yoss, H, 77 Samuel Gillespie, F, 52 Benoni Bennett, C, -- James Spence, J, 77 Henry Palmer, A, 116 james Hall, A, 116 Abel Hall, A, 116 Laz Ehman, C, 2 W Va cavalry james A Driggs, B, 25 George R Moose, H, 36 G W Nelson, E, 62 Jacob Curtis, G, 27 David Sears, C, 116 W C Tacker, C, 116 T L Lupton, C, 116 John Hawkins, A, 18 Isaac Johnson, C, 25 John Jeffers, H, 78 Lewis Adams, F, 179 D T Clark, D, 116 R M Huffman, C, 2d W Va Cavalry Mathias Rucker, F, 116 Thomas Masters, D, 116 William Cox, F, 196 A P Thomas, E, 18 W Va -- Henry Kinney, I, 13 --- James Craton, E, 98 C Nichols, F, 116 and 62 Ellick Donley, I, 12 Ohio cavalry and 7 W Va Lewis Sykes, A, 77 Crawford E Welsh, F, 15 Danniel Tracy, A, 77 Joseph A Budd, E, 62 J S Round, C, 161 John W King, A, 11 W Va infantry C W Armstrong, D, 43 George W Carpenter, E, 62 F G Cleveland, I, 20 William Poulton, K, 78 Simeon Hill, --, 7 W Va Jacob Tisher, E, 116 H J Baker, I, 186 C C Eberle, C, 116 G W Ross, G and E, 77 J S Stewart, F, 84 Indiana infantry Robert Sivard, --, 77 I A Willcox, I, 194 J Way, Colonel 2d Monroe County militia, Morgan raid W W Wright, H, 1 Ohio light artillery Sam Gates, H, 116 S N Covert, G, 184 O V I and G, 4 W Va cavalry Henry W Schaub, E, 36 N B Carle, E and A, 77 Brice Simmons, G, 74 Alex Harman, A, 116 leonard Cline, A, 116 Samuel Weaver, C, 92 Jesse Conley, C, 25 W J Gatchell, I, 186 Louis Parry, A, 18 Pa cavalry W T Wilcox, D, 116 James M Boman, B, 25 Jonathan Wheeler, E, 98 Samuel Ridgway, C, 2 Virginia cavalry Hex Thomas, A, 25 Thomas Wright, A, 77 S Lemmon, D, 7 Va George Drake, A, 116 John K Bush, E, 116 F J Staudt, C, 116 Edward Parsons, C, 196 Alfred Kinney, G, 184 Rev. T H Bunting, I, 25 J L Shields, F, 25 Elwood Price, E, 62 Thomas yarnall, E, 62 James Barker, E, 36 Joshua Barker, E, 36 Joshua Jackson, A, 77 John Clegg, E, 116 Nathan Barnes, D, 185 Edmond A Brown, E, 36 Joseph Calland, D, 92 Kelsey Little, G, 78 George M Steward, I, 56 Mark Lawrence, B, 25 james R Arnold, I, 186 Woodman Okey, F, 116 Evan Stewart, -- 63 A J Pearson, I, 186 Henry Dougherty, H, 62 Robert McCammon, A, 116 S D Wise, H, 36 W H Fowler, C, 161 James Agin, D, 116 Lea Wiley, E, 62 J Drum, E, 62 Philip George, K, 1 cavalry Joseph Griffith, B, 6 W Va artillery G W Davis, G, 174 A C Simeral, G, 11 Jacob Hendall, F, 180 David Dillon, I, 194 Joseph Henny, D, 27 and I, 20 S P Platt, D, 116 George Stidd, I, 69 Aaron Headley, A, 116 James Hines, C, 52 T J Masters, C, 161 John Nally, C, 92 J S Mellott, G, 7 W Va infantry C J Gallaher, A, 77 W H Wheeler, B, 129 and 179 Adam Haren, H, 78 Samuel Stephen, F, 116 Thomas Fleming, G, 74 William Thornberry, E, 98 W Tenites, D, 42 J W M Brock, D, 27 S R Morton, F 122 John McCurdy, D, 47 J T Howell, D, 47 John Horton, D, 42 Edward McGinnis, D, 42 William Turner, A, 78 G S Mazy, A, 78 George Truax, H, 1 W Va Capt L A Marlow, C, 77 to be continued later--this is about half the names so far-- Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt

A list member ask me to look for this obit --am posting to the list in case anyone else is interested. If anyone wants the hard copy send me your snail mail and I will send. Spirit of Democracy Sept. 6, 1894 page 8 Died--Sarah M. Pratt, wife of Elmer Pratt of Bellaire, and daughter of George and Lydia Huffman, aged 32 years , 6 months, 4 days. She died at the home of James Barker of Jackson township, August 30, and was interred in the West Union cemetery August 31. Sister Pratt was the mother of two children, a boy and a girl. She has long been a victim of that dread disease consumption, but perfectly resigned she patiently waited for the summons to come that would call her from her sufferings to the "rest that remains for the people of God." She leaves a father and mother, brothers and sisters, a husband and two children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her premature death. She was a kind obedient daughter, a loving wife, never once forgetting her plighted faith to the companion of her bosom; she was a kind and attentive mother, a true christian and a zealous worker in the cause of Christ. She was loved by all who knew her and it seemed that those who knew her best loved h! er most. A noble record was hers and I would say to sorrowing ones, "dry your tears; weep not for Sarah; she has gone to her rest in peace with God and mankind; she has gone, but not lost." The funeral services were conducted by the writer assisted by Rev. Mr. Ward of Antioch. I spoke to a large audience from Psalms 30:5. May Heaven's blessings be with the bereaved companion and God's watchful care and protection be over the motherless children. D.W. Harkins hope this helps Sara Richardson Kelly

I would like to most firmly agree with "me's" response, Sara. Lois Dye ----- Original Message ----- From: "me" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2005 9:50 AM Subject: Re: [OHMonroe] Spirit of Democracy April 16, 1894 > These are 2 very interesting issues. This proclaims a bad drought > and June 7 mentions the very wet spring and High waters. > Just letting you know that there are some of us that enjoy reading > all of your postings > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "edward.f.kelly" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2005 2:52 PM > Subject: [OHMonroe] Spirit of Democracy April 16, 1894 > > >> Spirit of Democracy April 16, 1894 >> >> Sardis >> >> Miss Louella Nesbitt met the "Cincinnati Enquirer Literary Club" at >> Huntington yesterday and joined in the trip east. They will visit Old >> Point Comfort, Alexandria, Washington, D.C. and other points of interest, >> returning in about ten days. >> >> Mrs. Maggie Lemmon, who has been visiting here, returned home this week. >> She was accompanied as far as Wheeling by Miss Blanche, her >> sister-in-law. >> >> Mrs. Belle Frazier of Washington, Pa, is visiting her friends here and >> will remain some time on account of her health. >> >> W.F. Litten of the "oil field" visited his old home last Sabbath. He was >> accompanied by his daughters Della and Clara. >> >> Miss Maude Richardson of Chicago arrived Sabbath evening and will spend a >> two week's vacation with friends. >> >> The prolonged drouth has caused great inconvenience to some of our >> farmers. Water is very low; boats all tied up. >> >> The new church at Mt. Moriah on this charge is nearing completion and >> will be dedicated next month. >> >> Mrs. Henry Muhleman and son Bert of Buckhill spent last Sabbath with Miss >> Adda Knight. >> >> "They say" we are to have gas in Sardis. It is to be piped from New >> Martinsville. >> >> A new township road grader was the one object of interest yesterday about >> town. >> >> Miss Daisy Richardson of New Martinsville was a guest of friends last >> week. >> >> Mrs. Mattie Thompson and son Gene visited at Round Bottom last week. >> >> Some of our boys are enjoying a fishing camp just across the river. >> >> No doubt Sardis will be well represented at the "harvest home." >> >> A.C. Vetter has bought the "cash store" and has taken charge. >> >> Mrs. E. Knight is visiting her daughter in Parkersburg. >> >> William Goodwin of Clarington is at his old home here. >> >> The Pomeroy quartette gave us a good concert last week. >> >> Grandma Hofer is visiting at the Oneill house. >> >> transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly >> re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt >> >> >> ==== OHMONROE Mailing List ==== >> You can read and post queries at >> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Monroe >> >> > > > > ==== OHMONROE Mailing List ==== > You can read and post queries at > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Monroe > >

These are 2 very interesting issues. This proclaims a bad drought and June 7 mentions the very wet spring and High waters. Just letting you know that there are some of us that enjoy reading all of your postings ----- Original Message ----- From: "edward.f.kelly" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2005 2:52 PM Subject: [OHMonroe] Spirit of Democracy April 16, 1894 > Spirit of Democracy April 16, 1894 > > Sardis > > Miss Louella Nesbitt met the "Cincinnati Enquirer Literary Club" at > Huntington yesterday and joined in the trip east. They will visit Old > Point Comfort, Alexandria, Washington, D.C. and other points of interest, > returning in about ten days. > > Mrs. Maggie Lemmon, who has been visiting here, returned home this week. > She was accompanied as far as Wheeling by Miss Blanche, her sister-in-law. > > Mrs. Belle Frazier of Washington, Pa, is visiting her friends here and > will remain some time on account of her health. > > W.F. Litten of the "oil field" visited his old home last Sabbath. He was > accompanied by his daughters Della and Clara. > > Miss Maude Richardson of Chicago arrived Sabbath evening and will spend a > two week's vacation with friends. > > The prolonged drouth has caused great inconvenience to some of our > farmers. Water is very low; boats all tied up. > > The new church at Mt. Moriah on this charge is nearing completion and will > be dedicated next month. > > Mrs. Henry Muhleman and son Bert of Buckhill spent last Sabbath with Miss > Adda Knight. > > "They say" we are to have gas in Sardis. It is to be piped from New > Martinsville. > > A new township road grader was the one object of interest yesterday about > town. > > Miss Daisy Richardson of New Martinsville was a guest of friends last > week. > > Mrs. Mattie Thompson and son Gene visited at Round Bottom last week. > > Some of our boys are enjoying a fishing camp just across the river. > > No doubt Sardis will be well represented at the "harvest home." > > A.C. Vetter has bought the "cash store" and has taken charge. > > Mrs. E. Knight is visiting her daughter in Parkersburg. > > William Goodwin of Clarington is at his old home here. > > The Pomeroy quartette gave us a good concert last week. > > Grandma Hofer is visiting at the Oneill house. > > transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly > re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt > > > ==== OHMONROE Mailing List ==== > You can read and post queries at > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Monroe > >

Evelyn was the daughter of Morris & Elsie Huffman. She was born in Sardis 31 Jan 1911. Her parents moved a few years later to Marietta where she was a telephone operator in 1930. I know she was married later, but do not know his name. Can anyone help? Thanks, Gene Huffman