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 November 23, 1911 Sardis The date has been set for the Alumni reception for December 26. Great preparations are being made by the home town alumni to entertain those who will be home for the holidays. Fred Moser arrived Monday from Winkler's Mills and has taken charge of the restaurant which he bought a few weeks ago. Miss Mary Bowen and June Elliott of New Martinsville spent Thursday evening here with her cousin Maude Ryne. William Busche and bride arrived Thursday evening from Pittsburg for a visit with his parents above town. Mrs. E. D. Moore has returned to her home in Parkersburg after a few days visit here with her sister. Miss Lura Bennett of Los Angeles, California, was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boetticher last week. Mrs. George Case of Parkersburg is here at the beside of her father J. M. Goodwin who is very poorly. Mrs. W. L. Knapp of Sistersville spent Friday here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Cunningham. A. E. Griffon, one of our prosperous merchants, was a business caller in Wheeling Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Witschy of Dairy were business callers here and at New Martinsville Friday. E.E. Campbell and Charles A. Eisenbarth of West Union were business callers here Saturday. About thirty from here went to Sistersville Monday night to hear the Victorian Serenaders. Mrs. Priscilla Farmer has returned home from a month's visit with her son at Martins Ferry. Mrs. John L. Harman and son Gordon of Marietta are guests of her parents here. George P. Goodwin is here on account of the serious illness of his father, J. M. Goodwin. E. W. Litten of Ellwood city, Pa., is spending a short vacation here with his family. Miss Ada Knight spent Sunday in Wheeling the guest of Elva Anderson. George Case was up from Parkersburg Sunday at the Goodwin home. Harry Theiss of Steubenville is the guest of his parents at this place. Lester Griffith ad sister Lucille spent Thursday evening in Hannibal. Dr. S. C. Griffith was a professional caller in Sistersville Thursday. Miss Elizabeth Garden is able to be out after a few days illness. Jacob Yoss, sr., of Morton was a business caller here Friday. Prof. W. J. Gorrell is teaching class in music at West Union. George F. Moffett was transacting business here Thursday. Eugene D. Thompson was a Sistersville visitor Thursday. Miss Margaret Dunn was shopping in Wheeling Saturday. Clyde Paden left Friday for a short visit at Alliance. Miss Ina Dunn arrived Tuesday from Woodsfield. Mrs. John Drollinger has been ill the past week. Henry W. Ludey was a caller in town Tuesday. Edwin Fankhauser was in town Saturday. W. H. Bruny was on our streets Friday. Carl Denbow was in town Saturday. 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 November 16, 1911 Sardis Supt. H. J. Hesson and assistants Misses Adda Knight, Mabel Rist and Mae Harman, attended the Ohio Valley Round Table at Moundsville Friday and Saturday. Mrs. George H. Martin arrived home Friday evening from a weeks visit with her husband who is taking a business course in the Bliss college at Pittsburg. Prof. W. J. Gorrell arrived home Friday from Pennsville, Ohio, where he was instructing a class in music the past two weeks. Eugene D. Thompson arrived home Saturday from Lakeville where he has en employed in the oil fields the past five months. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Harman and son Gordon of Marietta are visiting with their parents at this place. Capt. Morris Huffman of the Str. Lucille Noland is spending a few days here with his family. L. Fred Griffon was home Saturday and Sunday from his school work in Belmont county. Miss Flora Frey left Saturday morning for months visit with relatives in Ellwood City, Pa. Charles Barker and family are moving into the Norris building on Mound street. Miss Elizabeth Garden spent Sunday in New Martinsville with relatives. Will and Floyd Gano of Newport spent Sunday here with their mother. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Sole of Woodsfield are guests of relatives here. Miss Erma Vetter is spending several weeks in Pittsburg with relatives. Miss Margaret Dunn was a shopper in Wheeling Saturday. Mrs. E.R. Seibert was a caller in Paden City Friday. Miss Lucile Griffith was at New Martinsville Saturday. 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 November 2, 1911 Sardis (crowded out of last week) The Young Men's club entertained their lady friends Saturday evening in the K. of P. hall. There were about thirty present. George P. Goodwin of Pittsburg arrived Saturday for a week's visit with relatives and his many friends. Mrs. A. C. Vetter arrived home Saturday evening from a three weeks visit with relatives in Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Gossett spent Sunday in New Martinsville with Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Bowen Mrs. Priscila Farmer left Saturday for a month's visit with her son Joseph at Martins Ferry. Miss Hattie Thompson entertained a few of her friends at her home Friday evening. Mrs. Albert Bachman visited at the home of John Bachman several days last week. Misses Hattie Thompson and Sara Kerr were New Martinsville callers Saturday. Misses Ethel Thompson and Elizabeth Garden are clerking in New Martinsville. Mrs. Walter White of Parkersburg is visiting at the home of Mrs. A.C. Vetter. Miss Sara Kerr of Woodsfield is the pleasant guest of Miss Hattie Thompson. Mrs. and Mrs. Harrison Rush of Clarington spent Sunday here with his mother. Miss Susan J. English spent Sunday afternoon here with Miss Adda Knight. Miss Hattie Thompson returned home from a short visit at Shadyside. John Griffith of Moundsville is the guest of his brother Dr. S. C. Griffith. Edwin Fankhauswer was the guest of his brother John here Saturday. Mrs. Eva Hess left Saturday for Wheeling where she has employment. William H. Eisenbarth of Antioch was a business caller here Friday. L. Fred Griffon spent Saturday and Sunday here with his family. George H. Martin has entered Duff's business college at Pittsburg. Dr. S. C. Griffith and brother were county seat visitors Tuesday. C. K. Gano of Wheeling was the guest of his mother Sunday. John Gehring of Wheeling is visiting his parents at this place. W. T. Powell of Clarington was a business visitor here Saturday. Miss Erma Vetter was shopping in Sistersville Saturday. Miss. W. D. Webb was a Sistersville shopper Friday. Mrs. Harry Ratcliffe of Wheeling is visiting here. Rev. J. D, Kaho was a Sardis caller Saturday. 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 October 19, 1911 Sardis (crowded out of last week) A party of 25 young people enjoyed a spread at the home of Miss Jennie Litten Saturday evening, it being Miss Litten's twentieth birthday. She was the recipient of some beautiful presents. Games were indulged in until a late hour when all went to the dining room to enjoy the feast that had been prepared by the fair sex. A meeting was held at the school house Wednesday evening for the purpose of organizing an Alumni Association. Miss Hattie Thompson was elected president, Miss Ethel Winland, Secretary and Evert Busch, treasurer. Walter Stewart of this place and Miss Tillie Lohr of Trail Run were married at the home of the bride Monday evening and left the following day for their future home in Akron. Mrs. W. D. Webb, Mrs. Geo. H. Martin and Miss Evelyn Nesbitt attended a card party at Sistersville Thursday afternoon given by Mrs. E. W. Talbott. The Ladies' Aid Society celebrated the seventy first birthday anniversary of Mrs. Nancy Goodwin Wednesday afternoon at her home on Mound street. Melvin J. Paden, jr., left Friday morning for his school work in Louisville, Ky., after a months visit with relatives here and at New Martinsville. Mrs. Lizzie Gatts returned to her home at Captina, W. Va., after spending a few days here with her parents. Robert Anderson left Tuesday for his home in Otway, Ohio after a week spent here with his brother Lee. Charles E. Dennis left Thursday to attend the annual meeting of the state board of charities at Toledo. Misses Ethel Thompson and Clara Hess were shopping in New Martinsville Saturday. Miss Dora Enoch of Madison, Kansas, is visiting her many friends in this community. Miss Mary Bowen of New Martinsville spent Tuesday here with Miss Maude Ryne. Mrs. C. E. Sole returned home Wednesday evening from a ten days visit at Fernwood. Misses Flora Frey and Lucille Griffith returned Sunday from a short visit at Hannibal. Miss Hazel Bowen left Saturday for Marietta where she will enter Marietta college. Charles A. Myers and wife are moving into the Goodwin property on Fifth avenue. Mrs. Morris Huffman and little daughter Evelyn are absent on a visit at Pittsburg. Mrs. O'Neill and daughter Florence of Hannibal were in town Tuesday. Carl Denbow spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents at Woodsfield. G. L. Titus of Huntington, W. Va., was a business caller here Tuesday. Miss Erma Vetter was shopping in Sistersville Thursday afternoon. Rev. G. W. Eagon moved his family to Pursley, W.Va., last week. Mrs. Mary Moore of Huntington, W.Va., visited in town last week. Miss Marie Hissom was in Sistersville Thursday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt

I am researching the Hines family of Monroe Co. Va. Many say they came from Washington Co. Pa to Marshall Co. WV (Ohio Co. Va.) eventually into Monroe Co Oh. My search did not net me anything. No Hines listed in the 1810 or 1820 Federal Census I did find a Naturalization in 1841 for a Jacob Hines number after his name were 0-28 467 Does anyone know who Jacob Hines might be? Pat

sorry, It is supposed to say I am researching the Hines family of Monroe Co. Oh. Pat -----Original Message----- From: Patricia Hall <[email protected]> Sent: Mar 6, 2005 7:43 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [OHMonroe] Hines from Marshall Co. WV (Ohio Co. Va) I

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 October 5, 1911 Sardis John P. Goodwin and family left Monday for Riverside, California, where they expect to make their future home. Mr. and Mrs. John Shorts returned to their home in Woodsfield Monday after a week's visit here with her parents. Henry Theiss left Thursday for his home in Pittsburg after a weeks visit here at the Nesbitt home. Misses Flora Frey and Lucile Griffith spent Sunday with Miss Winifred Voegtley at Hannibal. Public schools closed the first month of school Friday. Work in all lines is progressing well. John Dunn, wife and Eddie Dunn of New Martinsville spent Sunday here with relatives. George W. Tubaugh has sold his ice cream parlor to Fred Moser of Winkler's Mills. Mrs. Lizzie Gatts of Captina is visting her parents Mr. and Mrs. P. Cunningham. E.C. Frey and daughter Flora were business callers in Woodsfield Monday. John Theiss, jr., left Sunday for Steubenville where he has employment. Mrs. A. C. Vetter is visting with relatives at Washington, Pa. Norman Huebel of Wheeling was a Sunday caller in town. Mrs. C.E. Sole is visiting with relatives at Fernwood, Ohio. 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 September 28, 1911 Sardis Melvin G. Paden, jr., left Wednesday for New Martinsville where he will visit with relatives a short time before returning to his school work in Louisville, Ky. E. D. Taylor and family of Woodsfield are visiting with Miss Hattie Thompson and attended the Middlebourne fair Saturday, making the trip in their auto. Misses Helen Hyer and Winifred Voegley of Hannibal were guests of Miss Erma Vetter Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. J. O. Baxter and daughter Viola of New Matamoras are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Watters. Miss Hattie Thompson entertained a few friends Monday evening at her home on Mound street. Miss Erma Vetter was hostess to a few of her friends Tuesday evening at her home of Mound street. Miss Erma Vetter entertained at her home Saturday evening. A very delightful evening was spent. Rev. J. D. Kaho left Monday for Youngstown where he will attend the annual conference. Miss Adda Cline left Wednesday for Moundsville where she will sew for a few weeks. Twin daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs.. W. E. Romick Sunday, September 17th.. D. A. Talbott of Armstrongs Mills is visiting with her sister Mrs. John Goodwin. Mrs. George Hubacher of Pittsburg is visiting with Mrs. J. P. Goodwin. Miss Maude Ryne was hostess to a crowd of her friends Tuesday evening. Henry Theiss of Pittsburg is the guest of relatives here for a short time. Charles Dennis and sister Miss Verna were callers in town Monday. Mrs. C. E. Sole was shopping in New Martinsville Thursday. Capt. Harry Craft was on our streets Saturday morning. 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 September 21, 1911 Sardis One of the most enjoyable social affairs that has been of late in Sardis, was a house picnic given Wednesday evening at the home of the Misses Lena and Clara Hess in honor of Ralph and Paul Goodwin, who leave shortly for their new home in California. Music and games were the chief diversions of the evening and the bountiful feast that has been prepared for refreshments could not have been surpassed, and to say that the Misses Hess were ideal hostesses would be putting it very mildly. All regret very much to lose the Goodwin boys, but the best wishes of all go with them to their new home. Those present: Miss Ruth Case and Russell Paden of Parkersburg, W.Va., Dr. Melvin Paden of New Mexico, Carl Denbow of Woodsfield, Herbert K. Litten of Martins Ferry, Jerry Witten of Wittens, the Misses Maude Ryan, Ethel Winland, Margaret Dunn, Lucile Griffith, Flora Frey, Hazel Bowen, Elizabeth Garden, Mable Rist, Jennie Litten, Marie Hissom, Hattie Thompson, Lena and Clara Hess, Messrs. ! Ralph and Paul Goodwin, Frank Paden, Everett Busche, Webster Hissom, Vaine Smittle and Henry Garden. Melvin Paden of Carrizogo, New Mexico, and Russell Paden of Parkersburg, W.Va., both medical students, are guests of their uncle George E. Paden at this place. Miss Ruth Case left Friday evening for her home in Parkersburg after a three weeks visit here with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Goodwin. Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Knight left Wednesday morning to visit with relatives in Findley, before returning to their home in Los Angeles, California. Frank Paden who has been in school at Delaware the past year is spending a short vacation here with his parents Mr. and Mrs. George E. Paden. Dr. Frank W. Mellott of Washington, D.C., was the guest of his uncle Jacob Mellott of Fifth avenue several days the past week. Misses Erma Vetter and Ruth Case were at Hannibal Thursday where they were guests at a party given by the M.A.N. club. Misses Margaret Dunn and Ruth Case visited with Miss Olive Litten last week in Martins Ferry and attended the fair. Mr. and Mrs. John Shorts of Woodsfield are guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Theiss on Fifth avenue. Harry Winland left Saturday for Pittsburg where he will take a course in pharmacy at the Pittsburg University. Harold Dunn arrived home Monday from Louisville, Ky., where he spent the summer, to enter high school. Rev. J. L. Suddeth left Tuesday morning for Loraine to attend the annual conference of the U.B. church. Mrs. Dora Watson returned to her home in Parkersburg Wednesday after a short visit here with her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Bront Romick and Miss Boise of Pittsburg were guests at the Seibert home Wednesday. Miss Ethel Winland returned home from a two weeks vacation spent at Alledonia and Wheeling. Rev. J. R. Mullins of Logan, W. Va., was calling on friends in town the first of the week. Clyde Paden was a business caller at Point Pleasant, W.Va., Wednesday and Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson and children are visiting his mother at Clarington. Dr. S. C. Griffith was a professional visitor at Hannibal Thursday afternoon. Miss Maude Ryne spent last week in Wheeling purchasing her millinery goods. George W. Hess of Avalon, Pa., spent Sunday and Monday here with his parents. Miss Lula Muhleman of Clarington was calling on Erma Vetter Thursday. Charles F. Hess left Monday for Avalon, Pa., where he has employment. Archie Winland came home Sunday from Wheeling to enter high school. Miss Elizabeth Garden visited friends in Wheeling a few days last week. Dr. J. W. Whitsett of Bethany, W.Va., was a caller in town Thursday. Herbert K. Litten of Martins Ferry is visiting with relatives here. 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 August 31, 1911 Sardis Mr. and Mrs. Frank Knight, Mrs. A.C. Vetter and Miss Adda Knight spent Sunday at Parkersburg the guests of their sister Mrs. Dora Watson. Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Knight of Los Angeles, California, arrived Monday evening to visit his mother after an absence of ten years. A large crowd enjoyed a picnic at Paden park Thursday afternoon and stayed for Prof. Nott's dance in the evening. Mrs. C.K. Gano and son Chester have returned to their home in Wheeling after a short visit here with relatives. Misses Edith and Mildred Renshaw of Mannington, W.Va., have returned home after a two weeks visit here. Miss Sarah Louise Dixon of Martins Ferry is visiting at the home of Mrs. A. Klotzly in the country. Miss Mary Griffith left Monday for Parkersburg where she will visit with Mrs.. M.E. Flaherty. Mrs. A. B. Schoonover and children are home from a weeks visit with relatives in Wheeling. Miss Ethel Winland will leave Monday to spend her vacation with Floy Caldwell at Alledonia. Mrs. D. J. Martin and Miss Ethel Winland were shopping in Sistersville Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Raleigh Johnson of Cincinnati arrived Friday for a visit with her cousin Flora Frey. A number of our young people gave a "Melon Feed" in Nesbitt's orchard Monday night. Norman Hueber and Mason Gibson of Wheeling are spending a week's vacation here. Miss May Bowen of New Martinsville was a guest of Maude Ryne Friday. 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 August 24, 1911 Sardis Miss Mary Case returned to her home in Parkersburg Sunday evening after a three weeks visit here with her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Watters and John Jackson and family spent Sunday afternoon with relatives at Clarington. Misses Marie Hissom and Erma Vetter returned home Tuesday evening from a visit at Bridgeport, W.Va., Misses Flora Frey and Lucille Griffith arrive home Thursday from Wooster where they attended school. Prof. J. V. Nelson moved to Bellaire last week where he is superintendent of school for the coming year. E.B. Talbott and wife and children of Sistersville visited with George Martin and wife Saturday. Mrs. C. K. Gano and son Chester arrived Saturday from Wheeling for a visit with her parents. Herbert and Charles Litten of Martins Ferry were here Saturday and Sunday with friends. J. M. Goddard and wife of Woodsfield spent Saturday and Sunday here with relatives. Mrs. Lena Rasch of Avalon, Pa., is visiting at the home of her sister Mrs. John Hess. Mrs. George Paden arrived home Saturday from the City Hospital of Wheeling. Miss Mary Farmar of Martins Ferry attended the K. of P. picnic here Saturday. Miss Mamie Hissom of Clarington is visiting with her cousin Margaret Dunn. Mr.. and Mrs. George M. Towle are visiting relatives in Parkersburg. Miss Elizabeth Frey of Elwood City, Pa., is visiting at the home of E. C. Frey. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Harman of Marietta are visiting their parents here. Miss Edna Bowen of St. Mary's, W. Va., is spending her vacation here. Rev. William Boetticher preached at the M.E. church Sunday evening. Miss Mae Harmon is home from a lengthy visit at Marietta. 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 August 17, 1911 Sardis The following is the program for K. of P. picnic to be held here Saturday, August 19: (am only listing names in this section--SRK) Rev. J. D. Kaho Spence Wallace John E. Sole, jr., an eight year old lad, was drowned Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. at the bar below town, while in bathing. His body was recovered at 8:30 Friday morning. The funeral services took place Saturday morning at Mount Olive. Dr. C. S. Griffith and wife and children left Saturday for Jerusalem to attend the funeral of his father Joseph Griffith. Misses Edith and Mildred Renshaw of Mannington, W.Va., are visiting at the home of the aunt, Mrs. Frank Renshaw. The young son of Mr. and Mrs. William Frohme, who has been so seriously ill the past week, is slightly better. Misses Adda Knight, Flora Leibfarth, Ida Strait and Evert Busche attended Institute at Woodsfield last week. Charles E. Bauman returned to his home Monday evening from a few days visit here with his mother. Henry Garden has been visiting his grandparents at Wittens the past week. Mrs. Rose Rowles of Wheeling is spending a few days here with relatives. Sade Brennan of Wheeling is spending this week among friends in Sardis. M.D. Myers of Martins Ferry is visiting with Oliver Gossett and family. A.E. Watters and Dr. F.W. Shapley were at New Matamoras Thursday. Ed Thompson of Shadyside is visiting at the home of H.C. Thompson.. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. L. Fred Griffon Friday, August 11. Mrs. R.R. Robinson of Hannibal is visiting Mrs. C.R. Stalder. Dr. S.C. Griffith was a business caller in Woodsfield Friday. Charles Dennis and sister Verna were callers in town Friday. Miles Price is visiting with his cousin, William Seibert here. Miss Maude Ryan was shopping in Wheeling Saturday. Miss Helen Lorve is away on a trip to Buckeye Lake. Paul Goodwin went to Wheeling Friday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt

Spirit of Democracy August 10, 1911 Pythian Day will be celebrated by Sardis Lodge No. 517 K. of P. with their fifth annual picnic in Nesbitt's orchard, Sardis, Ohio. August 19. Races, contests, good speaking, entertainment, music, two brass bands, two ball games and refreshments on the grounds. Spence Wallace, Grand Chancellor of Steubenville, will be present for an address; also, Rev. J.D. Kaho and any other speaker that may be present. Mrs. H.H. Hawkins and children returned to their home in Wheeling Wednesday from a month's visit here with her parents. G.L. Testers and family returned to their home in Huntington, W.Va., Monday after a visit here with relatives. Rev. D. W. Harkins of Woodsfield preached in the Church of Christ at this place Sunday morning and evening. Miss Edna Bowen accompanied by Misses Grimm and Wagner was here Sunday from St. Mary's, W. Va. Roy Vetter left the first of the week for his work in Washington, D.C., after a two weeks vacation at home. Miss Mary Case of Parkersburg, W.Va., is here visiting her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Goodwin. Misses Erma Vetter and Marie Hissom are at Bridgeport, W.Va, visiting with Mrs. Gordon Late. Miss Margaret Dunn returned home Thursday from Wooster where she has been attending school. Mrs. John Drollinger and daughter Rosa have returned from a visit in Fernwood, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Eb. Talbott of Sistersville were calling on relatives here Saturday evening. Dr. S.C. Griffith was called to Jerusalem Sunday on account of the illness of his father. Henry and James Theiss of Pittsburg are spending their vacation here with relatives. William Vetter of Washington, D.C., is here spending his vacation with his parents. Miss Adda Knight is at Woodsfield attending institute and visiting relatives. Will Sole and family of Lawrenceville, Illinois, are here visiting relatives. J.E. Martin of Paden city, W.Va., was a caller in town Saturday evening. Charles E. Bauman of Pittsburg is visiting with his mother at this place. Mr. and Mrs.. Tom Tubaugh of Means, Ohio, are visiting with relatives here. Nile Ratchliffe of Wheeling spent Saturday and Sunday here with friends. Prof W. J. Gorrell was at home Saturday form his work in St. Marys. Carl Wolf and Ed. Richardson left for their home in Wheeling this week. Charles Boetticher and wife are guests of their son John at Wooster. Mr. and Mrs. William Goddard are visiting his parents in Woodsfield. Mrs. D. J. Martin was shopping in Sistersville Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. J.P. Goodwin is home from a visit among friends at Kelsey. J.A. White of Steubenville is here on a business mission. Miss Erma Vetter was in Sistersville Tuesday shopping. Mrs. Eva Hess is visiting friends in 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 August 3, 1911 Sardis The M.E. choir gave a farewell reception Friday evening for Mrs. D. J. Martin, who left the first of August for Brookfield, Mo. A beautiful silver bread tray was presented her; twenty members were present. Miss Mary Case came up Saturday from her home in Parkersburg for a visit with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Goodwin. Misses Mabel Neuenschwander of Hannibal and Rhea Strecker of Marietta spent Wednesday here with Miss Erma Vetter. Misses Zona Muhleman, Golden Kaho and Marian Reeves of Hannibal were in town a short time Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. George L. Titus and children of Huntington, W.Va., are guests of her sister Mrs. Oliver Gossett. Miss Neva Gano will leave Sunday for her home in Wheeling after spending her vacation here with relatives. Miss Mae Harman came home Friday noon from Marietta where she has been visiting the past month. Miss Lila Neibergall of Wheeling was the house guest at the Vetter home for a few days last week. Mrs. John Drollinger and daughter Rose are guests of relatives at Fernwood, Ohio. A.C. Frey, wife and daughters of Ellwood City, Pa., are guests of relatives at this place. Ed Richardson of Wheeling is spending his vacation here with his mother. Mrs. Vernon Tarr is visiting at the home of Will Rush near town. Mrs. Minnie Coffield visited with relatives in Sistersville this week. Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Cole are at Hannibal visiting with relatives. Prof. J. V. Nelson spent a few days here this week with friends. 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 July 27, 1911 Sardis The following young people from here attended the picnic at Fraley's grove Saturday: Misses Elizabeth Garden, Marie Hissom, Hazel Bowen, Ethel Thompson, Silvia Smittle, Delia Smittle, Erma Vetter, Neva Gano, Ethel Winland, Golia Farmer, Hattie Thompson, Mrs. D.J. Martin, Clara Hess and Messrs. Charles Hess, Vaine Smittle, Albert Boetticher, Vernon Mercer, George Theiss, Martin Hissom, Henry Garden, Jerry Witten, Herbert Wolff, Webster Hissom, Lester Griffith and Roy Rist. The funeral of J.O.K. Hubbard was held Saturday in the M.E. Church at 2 p.m. Services were conducted by Rev. J.D. Kaho and interment in Sardis cemetery. Mrs. Will Cunningham and two children returned to their home in Wheeling Thursday from a pleasant visit at the home of her aunt Mrs. Oliver Gossett. J. A. White, general agent for the Union Central Life Insurance company spent Saturday and Sunday here at the home of Dr. S.C. Griffith. The funeral of Fritz Zeh took place Tuesday at 10 a.m. The services were conducted by Rev. J. M. Goddard of Woodsfield. Herbert Wolff returned to his home in Wheeling Sunday after spending his vacation here with his cousin Miss Erma Vetter. Miss Erma Vetter attended a fishing party at Rockport, Ohio, Thursday. Messrs. Roy Vetter and Herbert Wolff spent Thursday and Friday with Jerry Witten at his home in the country. Nile Ratcliffe, who has been guest at the Vetter home the past week has returned to his home in Wheeling. The Knights of Pythias will hold their annual picnic in the Nesbitt orchard below town Saturday, August 19. Prof. W. J. Gorrell spent Sunday at home from St. Mary, W.Va., where he is teaching a class in music. The Epworth and Junior leagues gave their annual picnic at Paden Park Tuesday afternoon and evening. Dr. R. W. Shayley and A.E. Watters returned Saturday from a week's trip through Canada. J.C. Williamson and bride of Wheeling were guests of relatives here Monday and Tuesday. George E. Hess of Avalon, Pa., spent Sunday here with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Hess. Little Ruth Talbott of Sistersville has been visiting at the Nesbitt home the past few days. Miss Rebecca Hubbard of Wheeling Island is the guest of Miss Mabel Rist at this place. Dr. Will Paden of Parkersburg was the guest of his brother George E. here Sunday. Miss Esther Boger of Powhatan Point is visiting with Mrs. Charles Boetticher. Prof. H. G. Hesson of Belpre, Ohio, was a business caller here Wednesday. Mrs. John Hess left Sunday for a visit with her sister near Youngstown, Ohio. Dr. J. J. Richardson of Washington, D.C., spent Sunday here with relatives. George H. Cordell of Pittsburg spent Saturday and Sunday with friends here. Miss Maude Ryne is at Moundsville and Wheeling on a business mission. H.C. Powell of Parkersburg made a short call in town last week. Mrs. G.E. Paden and son Clyde were Wheeling visitors Tuesday. Mr. Jacob Mellott is visiting with relatives at Parkersburg. Prof. Ewart Pugh of Ozark was a caller in town last week. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Rush Friday, July 21. Mrs. C.E. Sole was shopping in Sistersville Saturday. 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 July 20, 1911 Sardis Misses Erma Vetter, Lena Hess, Ethel Thompson, Clara Hess, Ethel Winland and Mrs. D.J. Martin attended the ballgame at Paden Park Tuesday afternoon. Herbert and Carl Wolf and Nile Ratcliff of Wheeling and Roy Vetter of Washington, D.C. are here spending a two weeks vacation at the home of A.C. Vetter. Miss Erma Vetter was at New Martinsville Saturday evening calling on Miss Lula Muhleman, who has been quite ill for the past six weeks. Mrs. G. W. Pumphrey and two daughters of Wheeling arrived Saturday evening for a visit with her sister Mrs. Ed Siebert. Mrs. George P. Goodwin left Thursday for her home in Pittsburg after a lengthy visit here with her husband's people. Mrs. Will Cunningham and two children of Wheeling arrived Tuesday for a visit with Mrs. Oliver Gossett and family. A. E. Watters and Dr. F. W. Shapley left Saturday evening for a trip to Lansing, Mich., and several points in Canada. Fred Zeh and family of Wheeling were callers here Saturday on account of the illness of his father. Miss Neva Gano of Wheeling arrived Sunday to spend her vacation here with her grandparents. George H. Martin was at home over Sunday from his work in the West Virginia oil fields. The Epworth and Junior Leagues of this place picnicked at Paden Park Tuesday. Miss Mary Titus of Huntington, W.Va., is visiting with her cousin Maude Ryne. Miss Maude Ryne visited with Mrs. Ida Bowen at New Martinsville Wednesday. Frank Knoke of Woodsfield was a caller in town Saturday afternoon. Harry Winland was home Sunday from New Martinsville. 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 June 22, 1911 Sardis (crowded out of last week) The Annual Memorial service Sardis Lodge no. 517 K. of P. was held in the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday at 2;30 p.m. The following program was carried out: (just listing the names included in this program-SRK) C. H Weigelt Wm. Goddard Rev. J. W. Rush Rev. W. M. Schultz Rev. J. D. Kaho E. H. Hart At the close of the services a line of march was continued to the cemetery where decoration service were conducted by the local lodge.In addition to the Sardis lodge there were present the members of the Uniform Rank of Sistersville and New Martinsville companies, Dulin lodge of New Martinsville, Fairview lodge of New Matamoras, Monarch lodge of Sistersville Pythian Sisters. Music was furnished by the new Matamoras band. Sunday, June 18, Memorial services will be held at New Matamoras. the local lodge accompanied by the Pythian Sisters will attend. William Dunn and wife left Sunday for Hamilton, Ohio, as delegates to the Grand Lodge. Mrs. George P. Goodwin was at Parkersburg last week attending the commencement exercises of the High School. Her niece Miss Mary Case was one of the graduates. Donald J. Martin left Wednesday evening for his home in Brookfield, Mo., after a five week's visit here with his many relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Baxter and daughter Viola were up from New Matamoras Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Watters. Mrs. Ed Carter and daughter Gladys have returned to their home in Wheeling from week's visit here with relatives. Miss Ava Gautschie and Neal English of New Matamoras visited with Misses Jennie and Erna Litten over Sunday. Charlie Hornbrook and Mr. Stope of New Martinsville were business callers here the first of the week. Mrs. H. C. Powell of Parkersburg arrived Wednesday for a visit with her sister Mrs. George M. Towle. Rev. A. E. Harper of Jerusalem preached in the Christian church Sunday afternoon and night. Miss Helen Frey of Ellwood City, Pa., is visiting with her cousin Miss Flora Frey at this place. Miss Mary Stanard of Webster Springs, W.Va., is visiting with relatives at this place. Miss Mae Harman has been visiting relatives in Marietta the past two weeks. Miss Sylvia Smittle was shopping in New Martinsville Saturday afternoon. Gene Thompson left Wednesday for Lakeville, Ohio, to work in the oil field. Miss Maude Ryne was shopping in Wheeling Monday and Tuesday. Miss Mary Farmer of Martins Ferry spent Sunday here with friends. Miss Hazel Bowen is at St. Mary's with her sister Miss Edna. Harry Suter of Sistersville visited his parents here Sunday. 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 June 15, 1911 Sardis (crowded out of last week) Decoration day was observed by the people as usual. This year the program consisted of patriotic recitations, songs and flag drills by the children, which were excellently rendered and received much applause. Prominent among them being the song: "The Blue and the Gray" by the girls of the intermediate room of our public school. "One Country, One Flag" by pupils from the primary room, and a flag drill by pupils of the grammar room. Rev. J.D. Kaho of Hannibal then gave an address in which he spoke for a time on the heroism of the soldiers of '61 and '65. Rev. Schultz of Sistersville then gave an address in which he vividly portrayed the scenes of the sixties, the causes of the rebellion. J. M Goodard of Woodfield, but formerly of this place, spoke briefly of his admiration of the true soldiers. The Cornet Band of Benwood furnished music. Col A. E. Boon of Zanesville, railroad promoter, was in town Thursday making arrangements for a public meeting to be held here in the near future in the interest of a proposed railroad connecting Pittsburg and Cincinnati via the Ohio valley rout and passing through Sardis. The date for the meeting has not been announced but it is understood that it will be in the very near future. Miss Nelle H. Martin, one of our most popular young ladies and Donald J. Martin of Brooksfield, Mo., were married Thursday afternoon at the Presbyterian parsonage at New Martinsville. They will make their home in Brookfield, Mo., after September first. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Baxter and daughter Viola of New Matamoras spent Tuesday here with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Watters. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schaffer and daughter Francis of Wheeling were guests of his parents here Tuesday. Mrs. W. L. Knapp and two sons of Sistersville spent a few days here last week with her parents. Mrs. Ed. Carter and daughter Gladys of Wheeling are guests of her sister Mrs. George M. Towle. Mrs. Ross White and son Russell of Wheeling are guests of her sister Mrs. Will Dunn. Miss Mary Bowen of New Martinsville spent Decoration day here with Hazel Bowen. C. Kelley Knight of Athens was a business visitor here Wednesday and Thursday. Miss Bertha Goddard of Woodsfield is visiting her brother William at this place. George Case of Parkersburg was a business caller here several days last week. Henry Theiss of Pittsburg arrived Friday evening for a short stay with relatives. Harry Dilworth and Miss Edna Bowen spent Tuesday here with her parents. Miss Mabel Watson of Parkersburg is a guest of relatives here. John Jackson of Marietta was home Tuesday with his family. Miss Flora Frey was a shopper in Wheeling Tuesday. George M. Towle is home for a short visit to 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 else's profit Spirit of Democracy Sardis A number of our girls gave Mrs. C.E. Sole a miscellaneous shower Saturday evening at her home on Mound street. Those in the number were the following: Misses Adda Knight, Mae Harman, Maude Ryne, Nelle Martin, Erma Vetter, Lena Hess, Ethel Winland, Flora Frey, Calra Hess, Margaret Dunn, Ethel Thompson, Jennie Litten, Elizabeth Garden. A. E. Watters and W. L. Winland went to Matamoras Sunday in the Watters yacht and spent the day with the formers daughter, Mrs. J. O. Baxter. Mrs. Floyd Gano and three children arrived Saturday evening from Newport for a visit among relatives and friends. Miss Eva Nesbitt of Sistersville and Homer Richardson of New Martinsville spent Sunday here at the Nesbitt home. J. M Goddard and daughter Miss Bertha of Woodsfield are here for a visit among their many friends and relatives. George E. Hess of Avalon, Pa., is here to visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hess over Decoration day. Harry Winland of New Martinsville spent Sunday here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Winland. Messrs. George and Harold Goddard of Sistersville spent Sunday here with their brother William. Misses Ethel Thompson and Elizabeth Garden were shopping in Sistersville Friday afternoon. E. W. Litten is home for a short time from Ellwood City, Pa., where he has employment. Gene Thompson arrived home Sunday from a week's trip in the northern part of the state. Mrs. C.E. Sole entertained a number of her relatives Saturday with a six o'clock dinner. Mrs. E. S. Dunn and Mrs. George Martin were guests of relatives at Witten Saturday. George H. Cordel of Pittsburg spent Saturday evening and Sunday here with friends. Frank Schaeffer and family of Wheeling are guests of his mother at this place. Mrs. S. C. Griffith and daughter Lucile were shopping in Sistersville Saturday. Supt. J. V. Nelson was here Monday and Tuesday on a business mission. Miss Golia Farmer of Martins Ferry is visiting here with her grandmother. J. C. Williamson of Wheeling spent the past week here among his friends. Miss Mabel Rist is home from Woodsfield where she is attending school. Dr. S. C. Griffith was a professional caller in Bellaire Sunday. T. J. Hubbard was in town Saturday. George H. Martin is at home for a few days. Charles Dennis and sister Miss Verna were in town Saturday. Prof. P.E. Fraley of Marietta was a caller in town Saturday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt

Spirit of Democracy May 18, 1911 Sardis (deferred) The Sardis public school closed Friday after one of the most successful terms in its history. The commencement exercises were held in the auditorium of the M. E. church Tuesday evening May 9th when the following program was rendered: (I am only going to list the names involved here--SRK) Mrs. Frazier Mr. Brown Mrs. Garrett Everett Busch Paul M. Goodwin Viola Ethel Rush Ida S. Straub Howard Shook Mary D. Farmer Erna M. Litten Roy W. Rist Della Smittie Hazel Nelson J. Knox Montgomery William Goddard Rev. J. Kaho One of the most enjoyable social affairs given here for some time, was the "at home" given Friday afternoon by Miss Erma Vetter at her home on Mound street. Pink and white predominated in the decorations and a profusion of cut flowers and ferns was used throughout the room, giving them a beautiful appearance. Place cards were painted by the hostess. Progressive flinch and crocinole were played, first premium being awarded to Miss Neva Gano of Wheeling and the consolation to Mrs. Anna Martin. After the games a course luncheon was served. Guests were: Mrs. Anna Martin, Mrs. C.E. Sole, Misses Adda Knight, Mae Harman, Marie Hisson, Ehtel Winland, Flore Frey, Margaret Dunn, Mable Rist and Neva Gano of Wheeling. W. T. Dally, Mrs. Laura Hofer, Mr. and Mrs. George A. Thompson and children, left Monday for Los Angeles where they will make their home. Mr. and Mrs. George Garrett, Mrs. John Woodcock and Miss Ida Ratcliffe of New Martinsville were guests of friends here Sunday. Mrs. W. F. Maloney and son William arrived Monday from Chicago for a two weeks visit with her mother and many friends. Mrs. A. C. Vetter is visiting relatives in Parkersburg and also attended the Sunday school convention held here last week. Mr. Paden took a crowd of about 40 up in the Katie Paden Tuesday evening to the Hannibal High school commencement. Don J. Martin arrive Sunday night from him home in Brookfield, Mo., for a few weeks visit among relatives. Miss Neva Gano of Wheeling came down from Wheeling Thursday evening for a few weeks visit with relatives. Mrs. Gordon Late of Bridgeport, W. Va., is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hissom above town. Robert Miller has returned to his home here after spending the winter with his daughter at Cleveland. Prof. H. G. Hesson of Belpre was a business caller in town Friday and Saturday. Prof. McMaster, president of Mt. Union college, was a caller here Wednesday. J. D. Nesbitt and sister Mrs. W. D. Webb spent Sunday at New Martinsville. Mrs. W. L. Knapp of Sistersville spent Sunday here with her parents. Mrs. Rose Rowles of Wheeling visited with friends at this place over Sunday. Charles Dennis and sister Miss Verna were callers in town Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Tubaugh were at New Martinsville Tuesday. Rev. J. D. Kaho preached the baccalaureate sermon Sunday evening. Mrs. S. V. Williamson visited in Parkersburg a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Hess were Sunday visitors at Buckhill Bottom. Supt. J. V. Nelson was a business caller at Shadyside Saturday. Dr. S. C. Griffith was a professional caller at Wheeling Monday. J. H. Fraley of Goodwin was a business caller in town Saturday. Rev. J. D. Kaho of Hannibal called on friends in town Friday. Miss Adda Cline is home from a three weeks visit in Wheeling. Jerry Witten of Witten was a caller in town Sunday afternoon. Miss Mae Harman spent Saturday and Sunday in Marietta. C. R. Stalder was a business caller in Paden City Thursday. Harry Winland was down Sunday from New Martinsville. Miss Marie Tubaugh of Hannibal was in town Saturday. Miss Maude Ryne was a Wheeling visitor Monday. William Dunn transacted business in Wheeling Friday. Ray Nelson of Jerusalem is visiting his brother here. Frank Martin was a Wheeling one day last week. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt