Moore Connection/Monroe County in the March 9, 1911 Sardis Mrs. W. D. Moore of Parkersburg and Miss Evalyn Nesbitt of Sistersville spent a few days here last week with their sister Mrs. W. T. Webb. (Elizabeth Nesbitt, sister of Evalyn married Reuben T. Richardson in Sardis) if you fast forward to Monroe County Republican, Woodsfield June 16, 1932 Mr. and Mrs. Homer Richardson, of New Martinsville, visited Mrs. Dora Moore, Sunday. (Homer was son of Reuben and Elizabeth) and June 30, 1932 Mrs. Edwin Hornbrook, of Kansas City, Missouri, and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Richardson, of New Martinsville, spent Sunday with Mrs. Dora Moore. (Hornbrooks has a business in Sardis, and a drug store in New Martinsville--partners with Reuben Richardson in the later part of 1800's), but do not know if a blood relation with Nesbitts) This is all I have on the Moore connection. Sara

These articles are for the benefit of the genealogy community and should not be harvested and sold for anyone's profit Spirit of Democracy May 6, 1909 Sardis Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Niman and daughter Virginia of Martins Ferry returned Friday from a weeks visit here with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Litten. Miss Cora Schaffer came home Tuesday from Wheeling where she had been visiting her sister for several weeks. Miss Kathryne Litten who has been clerking in the Colvig's millinery store at Wheeling is at home for a short time. Eugene D. Thompson returned Friday evening from a few days visit with friends at Temperanceville. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Harman and son Gordon of Marietta spent Sunday here with their parents. Mrs. A.C. Vetter and Miss Adda Knight visited friends in Wheeling Saturday and Sunday. E.D. Thompson left Sunday for Lincoln county, W.Va., to resume his work in the oil fields. Mrs. Jacob Schaffer and daughter Cora were shopping in New Martinsville Saturday. Capt. Morris Huffman of the Steamer Ohio was in town a couple of days last week. Mrs. W.E. Romick left Saturday for a visit with friends and relatives at Wheeling. Supt. J.V. Nelson was a business caller in Sistersville Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Thomas W. Martin is visiting relatives in Wheeling. E.D. Steenrod of Clarington was a caller in town Monday. Harry Winland was home from New Martinsville Sunday. Miss Ethel Thompson was up from Sistersville Sunday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt

These articles are for the benefit of the genealogy community and should not be harvested and sold for anyone's profit Spirit of Democracy April 29, 1909 Sardis (deferred) The fifth and last number of the High School Lecture Course was given Saturday evening by Mr. Trotten a magician and impersonator. The auditorium was well filled and all highly pleased with the entertainment. Miss Hattie Thompson who teaches in the public schools at Woodsfield spent Saturday and Sunday here with her father H.C. Thompson. Misses May Harmon and Ethel Winland were out Wednesday evening collecting the yearly Epworth League dues. Raymond Morris of Jerusalem spent Saturday evening and Sunday here with Prof. J.V. Nelson and wife. Miss Lois Williamson entertained the "Musical" Friday evening at her home on Main street. A.E. Waters, our miller, was at Steubenville and Wheeling a few days last week on a business trip. Miss Rebecaa Jackson of Parkersburg spent Sunday here with her brother and family. Miss Stella Suter of Hannibal spent Saturday evening here with her sister Miss Clara. Mrs. W.E. Litten and daughter Miss Jennie were shopping in Sistersville Wednesday. Charles Sole and father William Sole left Thursday for Lawrenceville, Illinois. Dr. George Bridgeman of New Martinsville spent Sunday evening here with friends. Mrs. E. W. Talbott and children of Sistersville spent Sunday here with her sister. Dr. S.C. Griffith was a professional caller at Paden City Saturday morning. John Dunn of New Martinsville visited friends and relatives here over Sunday. Rev. Harkins of Woodsfield preached in the Christian church Sunday evening. Miss Clara Suter was shopping in Sistersville Thursday evening. Miss Maude Ryne was a business caller at Wheeling Thursday. Dr. Lentz of New Martinsville was in town Sunday afternoon. J.W. Rush is treating his house to a new coat of paint. Miss Stella Tubaugh of Hannibal was in town Saturday. W.E. Romick of Wheeling was at home over Sunday. Miss Eva Hess was at New Martinsville Monday. Mrs. Myra Roe is visiting relatives at Clarington. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt

These articles are for the benefit of the genealogy community and should not be harvested and sold for anyone's profit Spirit of Democracy April 22, 1909 Sardis (deferred) J. C. Williamson of Wheeling is visiting relatives at this place. Mrs. Eva Hess was shopping in New Martinsville Thursday. Brady Winland left Saturday for Wheeling to accept a position. Miss Neva Gano returned to her home in Wheeling Sunday after a week's vacation spent here with her grand parents. The Epworth League under the leadership of its efficient fourth vice-president, Miss Maude Ryne, sent a case of eggs to the deaconess at Benwood, W.Va., to be used as Easter remembrances among children not otherwise provided for. Charles Lollathin of the ship Panther, one of the vessels that recently circumnavigated the globe, is at home on furlough. H. C. Norris of Sedalia, Mo., has moved to town in the Hess property on Muskingum street. Mrs. David Bonar of Jerusalem, and Mrs. R. C. Koontz of Woodsfield, are guests of the former's daughter Mrs. J.V. Nelson. Miss Cora Schaffer is visiting relatives in Wheeling. Mr. and Mrs. C.K. Gano of Wheeling spent Sunday here with their parents. Charles Sole has returned home from a visit with his sister at Keyser, W.Va. Miss Ethel Thompson who is working in Sistersville spent Sunday at home. Mrs. A.C. Vetter, Mrs. E.C. Frey, Mrs. George M. Towle, Miss Adda Knight and Miss Nellie Martin attended the funeral of their aunt Mrs. Mary Gorrel at St. Mary's, W.Va., Saturday. Miss Emma Leap of Hannibal is visiting her cousin Miss Mabel Rist. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. O'Neill of Follansbee, W.Va., are guests of their daughter Mrs. C.O. Cunningham. John Litten, jr., of Martins Ferry, spent Sunday here with his family. Mrs. W.M. Webb was at New Martinsville Sunday afternoon. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt

{I have noticed an unusual number of mistakes in the spelling of names in the original paper--I will be happy to double check anything for you--just let me know--the paper must have had a "new" typist!--srk} These articles are for the benefit of the genealogy community and should not be harvested and sold for anyone's profit Spirit of Democracy April 8, 1909 Sardis H. W. English has returned from Vineland, N.J., where he recently moved his family. He expects to continue working in the oil fields near here the coming summer. Mrs. Ida Bowen of New Martinsville and guest Miss Lucy Powell, a returned missionary from Japan, spent Thursday here with Mrs. Oliver Grossett. Miss Neva Gano returned to her home in Wheeling Sunday evening from a week's visit here with her grand parents. Misses Adda Knight and Mae Harmon attended the Ohio Valley Round Table at Parkersburg Friday and Saturday. E.D. Steenrod left Saturday for his home in Clarington after teaching school near here the past winter. Miss Emma Vetter returned Saturday evening from a two weeks visit with relatives at St. Mary's. Mr. and Mrs. John Dunn of New Martinsville spent Sunday here with George Tubaugh and family. Mrs. C.E. Schupbach of Sistersville spent Thursday here as the guest of Mrs. J.P. Goodwin. Mrs. George M. Towle was hostess to the Ladies' Aid society Thursday afternoon. Mrs. J. W. Rush and Mrs. John Burkley visited in Wheeling a few days last week. Mrs. Rena Flannagan of Wheeling spent a few days here last week with relatives. Several from here took in the show at New Martinsville Thursday evening. W. E. Romick was at home over Sunday from his work in Wheeling. W.F. Romick is moving into the Merckle property on Mound street. Supt. J.V. Nelson was a business caller in Shadyside Saturday. Miss Susan English of New Martinsville was in town Friday S. V. Williamson of Steamer Ruth spent Sunday at home. Miss Maude Ryne had her millinery opening Saturday. Miss Evalyn Nesbitt was up from Sistersville Sunday transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt

These articles are for the benefit of the genealogy community and should not be harvested and sold for anyone's profit Spirit of Democracy April 1, 1909 Sardis The Pythian Sisters gave an entertainment and banquet to the Sir Knights and their ladies Saturday evening in the K. of P. Hall. Addresses were made by Rev. Daniel Westfall of Sistersville, and Rev. W.S. Baker of Hannibal, Supt. J.V. Nelson and Rev. G.W. Robey of this place. Music by the Ladies' Quartet, a recitation by Miss Clara Suter and fancy drills by the degree staff composed the program. After refreshments and social hour every one retired to their homes feeling glad they had been there. Mrs. Sally Gills, an aged and respected lady passed away at the home of her daughter Mrs. Seph Sole Sunday evening at about seven o'clock, after a two week's illness. The remains will be taken to her old home at Wittens Tuesday afternoon and funeral take place Wednesday afternoon. Interment in Witten cemetery. {note in the previous paper she was "Gillis"--srk} Mrs. Ida Bowen will entertain at her home in New Martinsville Tuesday afternoon in honor of Miss Lucy Powell a returned missionary from Japan, Mrs. A. C. Vetter, Mrs. Dr. S.C. Griffith, Mrs. John C. Goodwin, Mrs. S. V. Williamson and Miss Maud Ryne from here are honored with invitations. Miss Lucile Griffith entertained the Musical Society, (organized a few months ago) Friday evening at her home on Mound street; dainty lunch was served. Eugene Thompson was home Saturday and Sunday from Lincoln county, W.Va., where he has been working in the oil fields. Miss Susan English and Reed McCormick of New Martinsville attended the banquet here Saturday given by the Pythian Sisters. Mrs. Edith Drollinger and daughter Rose returned Wednesday evening from a visit with relatives at Smithfield, W.Va. Miss Ella Thompson has secured a position in the office of H. Stanberry at Sistersville. Dr. S.C. Griffith returned Saturday evening from a few days business trip at Jerusalem. Mrs. Will Gautschie of New Matamoras was the guest of Mrs. George Paden Wednesday. H.C. Norris and two children are visiting at the home of George Norris and family. Mr. and Mrs. Sugfried of Cambridge are visiting their daughter Mrs. George Robey. Mrs. Wilse Martin and Miss Nellie Martin were shopping in Wheeling Wednesday. John L. Harmon spent Saturday evening and Sunday here with his parents. Rev. George W. Robey has moved into the Stewart property on Mound street. Miss Ethel Thompson is clerking in the store of W.L. Knapp at Sistersville. Miss Neva Gano of Wheeling is visiting her grand parents at this place. Mrs. Albert Rist was hostess to L.A.S. Thursday afternoon. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt

These articles are for the benefit of the genealogy community and should not be harvested and sold for anyone's profit Spirit of Democracy March 25, 1909 Sardis Miss Maude Ryne pleasantly entertained her girl friends Tuesday evening at her home on Main street in honor of Miss Ruth Case of Parkersburg and Miss Edith English who leaves the first of the week for her new home in Vineland, N.J. The hostess took advantage of the St. Patrick's day feature and made her affair of an interesting nature. The evening was whiled away with music and games, Miss English rendering some beautiful selections, and at a seasonable hour a delicious luncheon was served, which was carried out in green in a very clever manner. A very enjoyable time was spent by all. One of the most enjoyable affairs of the season was the "Masquerade" given Wednesday evening by the "Glee Club," in the K. of P. Hall. Games were played until a late hour when a dainty luncheon was served. Misses Edna Bowen and Mollie Wagner and Messrs. Harry Dilworth and Elwood Cowen of St. Marys, W.Va., spent Sunday here with Miss Bowen's parents Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Bowen. H. W. English and family left Monday for Vineland, N.J., where he has bought a fruit farm and will take possession at once. We are sorry to lose this family from our midst. Miss Ruth Case of Parkersburg returned home Saturday from a ten days visit here with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J.M.Goodwin. Mrs. Edith Drollinger and daughter Rose have returned home from a visit with relatives at Smithfield, W.Va. Miss Ethel Winland returned home Monday from a few days visit in Wheeling with her sister Mrs. Hal Hawkins. Harry Winland was down from New Martinsville Wednesday evening to take in the party at K. of P. hall. Miss Mary Ledget and Mant Rush attended the entertainment at the Theiss school house Friday evening. Mrs. Gillis is very ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Seph Sole, with no hopes of recovery. S. M. Lemmon of Wheeling was in town a few days last week with his daughter Mrs. Towle. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Harman and Master Gordon of Marietta spent Sunday here with his parents. John Jackson returned to his work at Marietta after a few days visit here with his family. Miss Clara Merckle of Clarksburg, W.Va., is the guest of her sister Mrs. William Niemann. Miss Della Smittle gave a party to a crowd of her young friends Wednesday evening. Mrs. Oliver Gossett attended the funeral of Miss Mary Rulong at Wheeling Saturday. Mrs. Carrie Neuenschwander of Hannibal is visiting at the home of Mrs. A.C. Vetter. Mrs. L.A. Witten of Wittens has been here the past week at the bedside of Mrs. Gillis. Mrs. E. W. Talbott spent Saturday and Sunday here with her sister Miss India Witten. Miss Erma Vetter left Saturday for a visit with relatives in St. Marys, W.Va. Miss India Witten spent Tuesday and Wednesday with friends at Wheeling. T. E. Bowen of Griffithsville, W.Va., is spending a short time here with his family. Dr. S.C. Griffith and wife were callers in Sistersville Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Watters and Mrs. E.W. Litten were at Marietta Tuesday. Miss Nellie Martin spent Sunday with Miss Maggie Hedinger in the country. Miss Ella Thompson was shopping in New Martinsville Saturday afternoon. Mrs. J.W. Rush was hostess to the Ladies' Aid Society Thursday afternoon. Dr. S.C. Griffith was a business caller at New Martinsville Wednesday. Miss Ella Thompson entertained a few at Flinch Friday evening. H.E. Davenport of Friendly was a business caller here Saturday. The meeting at the Christian church closed Wednesday evening. Harold Goddard of Woodsfield was in town Saturday and Sunday. Samuel Suter of Sistersville was a caller in town Thursday. Miss Mary Kernen of Arville, W.Va., is visiting her aunt. Mrs. Rose Rowles is visiting friends at Wittens. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt

These articles are for the benefit of the genealogy community and should not be harvested and sold for anyone's profit Spirit of Democracy March 18, 1909 Sardis Quarterly meeting of the M.E. church was held here Saturday and Sunday. Rev. Secrest preached three very interesting and practical sermons. Miss Lillian Paden who has been employed in Wheeling for some time, is at home for an indefinite period. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Gano and sons of Wheeling spent Saturday and Sunday of last week with friends. Mrs. Charles Thompson delightfully entertained the Ladies' Aid society on Thursday afternoon. Miss Ruth Case of Parkersburg is visiting her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Goodwin. Mrs. Webb and brother who have been visiting at Parkersburg returned home Thursday. Miss Edith English entertained several girl friends to a six o'clock dinner Saturday. Miss Verna Headley of New Martinsville spent Sunday with her friend Ethel Thompson. Miss Mae Harman called a meeting of the Epworth league Cabinet Tuesday evening. Mr. C.E. Frey and daughter Helen made a business trip to New Martinsville Friday. Miss Edna Bowen returned to Saint Mary's Monday after a brief visit at home. Mrs. Virginia Dennis returned to Sistersville after spending a few days at home. Miss Maud Ryne attended the millinery opening at Wheeling the past week. Miss Will Stalder spent last week with her sister Mrs. W. K. Martin. Messrs. Soles, English and Renshaw are home from the oil fields. Mrs. A.E. Walters and E. Litten were at Sistersville Friday. George Titus of Huntington, W.Va., was in town last week. Miss India Witten spent a few days at Sistersville last week. Revival services are in progress at the Christian church. Mrs. Leander Witten of Witten is visiting Mrs. Seph Soles. Miss Evelyne Nesbitt of Sistersville was home Sunday. Miss Ethel Winland is visiting relatives in Wheeling. William Busch was at New Martinsville Friday. Mrs. S. Williamson was at Wheeling Saturday. Miss Lizzie Gardner is visiting at Rosebud, W.Va. Miss Emma Vetter is visiting at Saint Marys. E.J. Martin is employed in Wheeling. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt

These articles are for the benefit of the genealogy community and should not be harvested and sold for anyone's profit. Spirit of Democracy March 11, 1909 Sardis The Ladies' Aid Society was entertained by Mrs. Harry Ratcliffe Thursday afternoon at her home on Mound Street. Mrs. John Drollinger left Saturday for a three weeks visit with her sister Mrs. Mary Lowe at Smithfield, W. Va. Harry English, George Martin, Charles Sole, and Frank Renshaw are at home from their work in the oil fields. L.M. Anderson has rented the Godfrey Bauman farm above town, and will take possession in the near future. Harry Theiss, who has employment at Steubenville is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Theiss near town. Mrs. Jacob Schaffer has returned from a weeks visit with her daughter Mrs. C.K. Cane at Wheeling. Mrs. Lizzie Gatts of Moundsville spent a few days here last week with her mother Mrs. P. Cunningham. Mrs. Dr. S. C. Griffith has returned from a few days visit with relatives at Shadyside and Jerusalem. Miss Clara Suter was at New Martinsville Saturday and Sunday at her sisters Mrs. George L. Gorby. Rev. Devore of Beallsville begun a two weeks meeting here at the Christian church Saturday evening. Mrs. W. T. Webb was called to Parkersburg on account of the illness of her sister Mrs. W. D. Moore. Mrs. J. R. Hissom and daughter Mrs. Gordon Late are spending a few days here with relatives. Miss Lou Wiley of Wheeling is spending a few days at the home of her aunt Mrs. D. S.C. Griffith. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Gano of Wheeling arrived Saturday evening for a visit with relatives here. Miss India Witten has returned from a month's visit with her sister at Huntington, W.Va. Miss Mae Harman spent Saturday and Sunday at Marietta with her brother and family. Several Knights of Pythias attended lodge at New Martinsville Wednesday evening. Webster Witten of Wheeling is spending a few days here at their farm above town. Miss Blanche Towle and Salena Nelson were shopping in Sistersville Friday afternoon. Morris Huffman of Steamer Ohio, is spending a short time here with friends. Miss Eva Martin left Saturday morning to visit her mother at Clarington. Mrs. W.L. Knapp and children of Sistersville were in town Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Romick were callers at Wheeling Monday. Miss Elizabeth Gardner was shopping in Sistersville Thursday. Charlie Merkle was a county seat visitor Thursday. W. D. Sole is visiting his son at Hannibal. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt

In the 1900 census Charles O Latta born Nov 1889 is listed as a cousin living with the family of Conrad and Louisa C Ackerman in Center twp., Monroe Co. OH. Charles' parents were John L.B. Latta and Hannah M Schafer. Can anyone tell me how Hannah Schafer is related to the Ackerman's? I do not think the cousinship is through John Latta but not positive. Thank you betty Latta branch 17

In going through the new St. Paul's German Evangelical Church in Monroe County, OH, by Dr. Shirley Harmon, I found: ST. PAUL'S, p 30: Olive Reiser, adopted child of Mr. and Mrs. Reiser, daughter of family name Latta, was baptized on her confirmation day in the Lewisville church, 31 Mar 1902. Since my maiden name is Latta and this is my great uncle's family, I wonder---does anyone know the first names of these Reiser's or anything about this family? I next looked in: MONROE COUNTY OHIO MARRIAGES 1867-1917: p 278 Fiber, Charles F. 32 Monroe Reisser, Olive 22 Monroe Jacob & Elizabeth (Haas) Fiber John L B Latta & ________ Moose 4 Sep 1907 Usually I see FIBER spelled FEIBER in Monroe Co records and did have the name of Mrs. Charles Feiber in the obit for John L B Latta (we have him as John Elba Latta) but had not seen Olive's name before. But I have John's wife (Olive's mother) as Hannah Schafer. Does anyone know what, if anything, happened to Hannah and why this little girl was given for adoption. I have John L B's mother as Emily Moose and think that perhaps the child didn't know her mother's name when the parents names were given on the marriage application. Does anyone have information to help me? betty branch 17 of the Latta family

These articles are for the benefit of the genealogy community and should not be harvested and sold for any else's profit Spirit of Democracy March 4, 1909 Sardis Mrs. L. B. Harman very delightfully entertained the Ladies' Aid Society Saturday afternoon at her home on Mound street. Charles Merckle has bought the Noah Billiter property on Mound street and will move into it about the first of April. A three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bolen of Bellaire was brought here Wednesday evening for burial. Mrs. Mary Jane Henthorn of Hannibal visited her sister Mrs. Jacob Mellott several days last week. Mrs. Dr. S. C. Griffith left first of the week for a visit with relatives at Shadyside and Wheeling. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Romick are spending a few days with friend and relatives at Wheeling. Mrs. J. W. Litten, jr., and son Lester have returned from a visit with her mother at Antioch. We noticed W. T. Powell of Clarington shaking hads with friends in town Saturday. George Topp of Clarington was a business caller in town one day last week. George D. Harvey of New Matamoras was in town Friday on a business mission. Miss Maude Ryne is at Wheeling this week attending the millinery openings. William Busche is a home from his work in Pittsburg for a short stay. Mrs. P. Cunningham is improving from a several sick spell. William F. Romick spent Sunday at home with his family. John P. Goodwin was at Wheeling Monday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt

Spirit of Democracy Sardis The K. of P. lodge of this place gave their annual banquet Friday evening in K. of P. hall of Fifth avenue which was well attended and highly enjoyed by all present. The Knights, accompanied by their ladies, were all there, likewise the Pythian sisters of this place, and several Knights from New Martinsville were also in attendance. These annual banquets are always enjoyed by our people who are fortunate enough to be invited. The one hundredth anniveristy of the birth of Lincoln was appropriately celebrated by our people who were invited to the M.E. church in the afternoon by the teachers of our public school, where a program of recitations, drills, songs, and orations were given by the pupils, who acquitted themselves like men. The spacious auditorium was well filled by patrons and pupils who were well pleased with their entertainment. A special program for Epworth League was held Sunday night on the subject of Freedman's Aid and Southern Education. Miss Adda Cline was leader. The fourth number of the High School lecture course will be given Friday evening February 19, by Carter's Original Carolinian Jubilee Singers. A number of K. of P.'s from New Martinsville came down Thursday evening and attended lodge. Two candidates were initiated into the mysteries of the order. The officers of Epworth League held a meeting Friday night at the home of the president Miss Mae Harman. James A. Bowen and wife of New Martinsville were in attendance at the K. of P. banquet here Friday evening. Miss Kathryne Litten left Monday morning for Wheeling where she has a position in a millinery store. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wingrove of Clarington spent Sunday here at the home of Mrs. Oliver Gossett. Rev. George W. Robey of the U.P. church is conducting revival services at the Mt. Olive appointment. Mrs. W.L. Winland returned home Tuesday from a weeks visit with her daughter at Wheeling. Ed. Sole and Miss Stella Tubaugh of Hannibal attended the K. of P. banquets Friday evening. Ford English and bride arrived Wednesday evening for a short visit with his brother. O.C. Beisel is home from Pittsburg where he has been employed for some time. H.C. Thompson and granddaughter Rose Drollinger were at Wheeling Sunday. Miss Mae Harman spent Saturday and Sunday with her brother at Marietta. Misses Ethelyne Winland and Ella Thompson were shopping in Sistersville Monday. John Litten and Will Romick of Wheeling spent Sunday here with their families. Miss Ethel Thompson entertained a few friends at her home Tuesday evening. Miss Maude Ryne has returned home from a business trip to East Liverpool. James Williamson of Wheeling has been visiting relatives here the past week. Miss Elizabeth Garden was shopping in New Martinsville Friday. John Gehring is able to be out after a several weeks illness. Miss Jennie Litten was at New Martinsville Monday. Miss Ella Thompson is visiting her brother at Wheeling transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt

These articles are for the benefit of the genealogical community and should not be sold or harvested for anyone's profit. Spirit of Democracy January 28, 1909 Sardis At their meeting Wednesday evening Sardis Temple No. 281 Pythian Sisters, three pilgrims were instructed in the mysteries of the order, after which the following officers were installed for the coming term: Miss Adda Cline, past chief; Mrs. Adda Smittle, M. E. C.; Mrs Lizzie Busche, E. S.; Mrs. Eva Hess, E. J.; Miss Minnie Lallathin, M. of Temple; Mrs. Edith Drollinger, M.of R. and C; Miss Ethel Thompson, M. of F.; Mrs. Mary English, Protector of T.; Mrs. Lib Thompson, G.of O. T. following this a generous luncheon was served in the banquet room of the K. of P. building. Everybody had a good time, even the candidates. Mrs. Edith Niman and daughter Virginia returned to their home in Martins Ferry after a week's visit here with her parents. Mrs. Harry Ratcliffe has returned from Wheeling where she was called on account of the illness of her sister. Miss Minnie Muhleman of Hannibal attended the funeral of Mrs. Carree Martin Tuesday morning. Mrs. Salena Nelson returned home Saturday from a week's visit with her parents at Jerusalem. Miss Erma Vetter entertained a few of her friends Monday evening at her home on Mound street. Miss India Witten left Friday morning to visit her sister Mrs. Mary Moore at Huntington, W.Va. Miss Mae Harman spend Saturday and Sunday with her brother and wife at Marietta. Mrs. C.O. Cunningham has returned from a visit with her parents at Follansbee, W.Va. Mrs. Rose Rowles left Friday for Wheeling where she will visit friends and relatives. Miss Kathryne Litten was shopping in New Martinsville Saturday afternoon. Dr. S.C. Griffith had a beautiful new sign put up on the postoffice last week. Mrs. Oliver Gossett entertained the Ladies' Aid Society Thursday afternoon. Rev. George W. Robey is holding revival meetings at Locust Grove. Mrs. A.C. Vetter was at Wheeling several days last week. Miss Clara Suter spent Saturday and Sunday at Hannibal. Miss Susan English was in town Monday and Tuesday. William Busche is home from Pittsburg for a few days. William Goddard was a Wheeling visitor Saturday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt

Spirit of Democracy January 21, 1909 (on same page as Sardis) Graysville (deferred) C. E. Pryor has returned to Cincinnati where he is attending the Ohio Dental college after spending the holidays with his parents at this place. Carl Joy, Roy Adams and Harley Drum left Monday morning for East Liverpool where they expect to find employment. L.D. Eaton and wife were at Rinards Mills Friday attending the funeral of Mrs. Eaton's sister Miss Katie Henthorn. Marion Cline, Arch Johns and C. H. Foreaker of Greenbrier attended I.O.O.F. lodge here Wednesday evening. Jay Booth has returned from an extended visit with relatives and friends at Pittsburg and Little Washington. Misses Grace and Emma Harman spent several days last week with friends and relatives at Harman Ridge. Miss Fay Pryor of Washington Hall spent New Years day with Mr. and Mrs. T.F. Mann. Mrs. James Baker is very poorly. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt

These articles are for the benefit of the genealogy community and should not be harvested and sold for anyone else's profit Spirit of Democracy January 21, 1909 Sardis Mrs. Dr. S. C. Griffith entertained the ladies' Aid society at her home on Mound street Thursday afternoon. A dainty luncheon was served after the usual afternoon's work and election of officers for year 1909. Mr. and Mrs.. Ed. Schar and daughter Elinas of Griffith are visiting her brother William Goddard and family on Fifth avenue. A crowd of our boys and girls walked out to Mt. Mariah Friday evening to attend the meeting which is in progress there. Mrs. Rachel Goodwin and son William were down from Clarington and spent a few days with relatives and friends. Mrs. M.A. Bridgeman returned home Friday from a two months' visit with her daughter Mrs. M. Reis at Chicago. Mrs. Harry Ratcliffe is at New Martinsville spending a few days with his sister Mrs. John L. Woodcock. Dr. George Bridgeman of New Martinsville spent Sunday evening here with his cousin Miss India Witten. Supt. J. V. Nelson delived an address on "The Three Bells" in the M.E. church Sunday afternoon. Miss Cora Schaffer left Tuesday to spend a few weeks with her sister Mrs. C. K. Gano at Wheeling. Will Dunn, Philip Busche, Charles Barker and E.S. Smittle were county seat visitors last week. Salathiel Lemmon of Wheeling is visiting at the home of his daughter Mrs. George M. Towle. Miss Maude Ryne attended the funeral of Cyrus Higgs at Woodland, W.Va., Sunday. Miss Clara Suter, one of our teachers spent Saturday with her parents at Hannibal. Miss Mabel Rist returned home Sunday from a visit with relatives at Hannibal. Dr. S. C. Griffith was a professional caller at New Martinsville Wednesday. J. W. Litten is at Martins Ferry visiting his daughter Mrs. Joseph Neman. C. H. Weigelt and William Goddard spent Sunday at their homes here. Harry Winland was at home Sunday from his work at New Martinsville. Dr. F. C. Huth of Woodsfield was a professional caller in town Tuesday. Mrs. Robert Keyser is quite sick at her home on Muskingum street. Mrs. K.G. Nelson was shopping in New Martinsville Thursday. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Eisenbarth January 2. John Hess was a business caller at New Martinsville Monday. Miss Adda Cline was shopping at Sistersville Saturday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt

Here is the beginning of the year 1909. Will transcribe 1910 later, but don't have them copied from the library yet. After this I plan to go back to the 1890's and work forward. These articles are for the benefit of the genealogy community and should not be harvested and sold for anyone else's profit. Spirit of Democracy January 7, 1909 Sardis The M. E. Sunday school board met January 1st and elected the officers and teachers for the new year which are as follows: Superintendent, Rev. C. E. Dally; assistant superintendent, Rev. J. W. Rush; secretary, Miss Ethel Winland; assistant secretary Miss Olive Litten; treasurer, E.A. Hartleib; organist, Miss Mae Harman; assistant organist, Miss Nellie Martin; librarians, Paul Goodwin and Ivan Ratcliffe. Teachers: Mae Harman, George Tubaugh, John V. Nelson, Susan English, Dr. S. C. Griffith, Mrs. Ella Vetter, Mrs. Mattie Martin, Miss Maude Ryne, Miss Golia Farmer, Rev. J. W. Rush, Mrs. Eva Martin, Mrs. Myra Roe, Mrs. Eva Hess, Bunger Ryne. Miss Lena Hedinger and Mr. William Stalder were married at the home of the bride near town Thursday December 31. A number of relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony. Prof. John V. Nelson and bride returned Saturday from their honeymoon and have gone to housekeeping in part of Rachel Goodwin's house on Fifth street. Joseph Griffith and wife of Jerusalem have returned to their home after a pleasant visit with their son Dr. S. C. Griffith. George E. Goddard of Woodsfield was in town Sunday enroute to Hunnington, W.Va., where he has employment. Henry Houserman left Saturday for his home in McKeesport, Pa., after spending the past three months here. Miss Lucile Griffith came home Sunday from Parkersburg where she spent a week with Miss Lillian Case. Miss Maude Ryne attended the funeral of Cyrus Higgs at Woodland, W. V.a, Sunday. Miss Ethel Winland has returned home from a visit with friends at Wheeling. Rachel Goodwin and son William of Clarington are visiting here for a few days. Mrs. George M. Towle is visiting her sister at Parkersburg. Miss Clara Suter of Hannibal was in town Thursday. E. R. Staudt was a business caller here Saturday. S. V. Williamson was at home Sunday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt

Is anyone on the list researching this William MOORE and his family? I would like to find information about his date of marriage and his wife's maiden name. My connection is through his son Benjamin Franklin MOORE, and I would like to share information. Thank you. Dani Haas ............... William MOORE and his wife Drusilla (Lily?) are shown in the 1850 U.S. Census, Ohio Township, Monroe County, OH, 9th day of Oct. 1850, Pg. 420, line 29, household 278/278: MOORE, William M, white, age 45 b. PA, Farmer Drusilla, F, white, age 43, b. VA Walter, M, white, age 22, b. VA, Farmer, Ruhama, F, white, age 21, b. IL Margaret, F, white, age 19, b. IL Mary, F, white, age 16, b. VA Theodore, M, white, age 14, b. OH Franklin, M, white, age 12, b. OH [Benjamin Franklin Moore] Isabella, F, white, age 9, b. OH Possibly, they also had a daughter Mandy Moore. .................. In 1860 and 1870 William MOORE is listed in the U.S. Census in Bracken Co., KY.

These articles are for the benefit of the genealogical community and should not be sold or harvested for anyone's profit. Spirit of Democracy December 14, 1911 Sardis Mrs. John Drollinger and daughter Rose are home from a weeks visit with her husband at Clarksburg, W.Va. Miss Erna Litten left Sunday for her school work in Wheeling after a week's visit here with her parents. Miss Maude Ryne and Eugene Thompson were New Martinsville callers Thursday evening. A crowd from here attended Dr. Cadman's lecture at New Martinsville Tuesday evening. George H. Cordell of Pittsburg was a caller here Saturday and Sunday. Dr. S. C. Griffith and son Lester were Sistersville callers Saturday. E. W. Litten of Ellwood City, Pa., is visiting his parents here. Miss Edna Bowen spent Sunday here with her mother. Miss Maude Ryne was shopping in Wheeling Monday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt

These articles are for the benefit of the genealogical community and should not be sold or harvested for anyone's profit. Spirit of Democracy December 7, 1911 Sardis (crowded of out last week) Miss Rosena Gehring passed away Friday morning after a lingering illness from consumption. Funeral services were conducted at the home Sunday morning. The "Helpers" gave a social in the basement of the M.E. church Saturday evening. A nice little sum was taken in for the benefit of the Sunday school. Misses Alice and Bernice Gano of Newport, Ohio, were guests of their grandmother Mrs. S. Gano here Thursday and Friday. James H. Litten came home Thursday from Canton, Ohio, where he has had employment the past few months. Mrs. L.H. Anderson was called to Connelsville, Pa., last week on account of the illness of her father. John Gehring was at home Sunday from Wheeling to attend the funeral of his sister. Mrs. John Drollinger and daughter Rose are guests of her husband at Clarksburg. Mrs. George McCurdy of Hannibal visited with Mrs. Towle Saturday and Sunday. Clyde Paden returned home Thursday evening from a week's visit at Alliance, Ohio. Rev. Will Boetticher of Pittsburg, Pa., visited his parents a few days last week. Mrs. John Hess and daughter Lena visited relatives in Hannibal Wednesday. Mrs. K.G. Nelson and children of Marietta are guests of relatives here. Rev. A.A. Bunner has closed a week's meeting at the Christian church. Miss Erna Litten was home from Wheeling to spend Thanksgiving. Dr. F. W. Shapley was a business caller in Sistersville Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Sole spent Sunday with relatives in Hannibal. A. E. Watters was a business caller in Sistersville Saturday. George Case was up from Parkersburg Sunday. Miss Maude Ryne was a Wheeling shopper Monday. E.C. Frey was a Wheeling visitor last week. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt