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