Spirit of Democracy March 2, 1899 Sardis George Washington's birthday was observed by the schools Friday afternoon in Adda Knight's room with music, recitations essays etc. Quite a number of visitors were present, who enjoyed the occasion. The schools are progressing nicely. Mr. Sidell, a lawyer of New Martinsville, was the guest of Miss Edith Hofer Monday evening and Tuesday. Mr. Dornbush of Antioch has rented the Brennen store and will go into the hardware business. Quite a number of our young men attended a dance at Borbaugh's above town Wednesday evening. Dr. Boice of Sistersville was called to the bed-side of Ethel Covan who has been seriously ill. Emmet Watters of Canton was here the latter part of this week. He will locate here. Philip Cunningham and Lewis Stoehr were at New Martinsville on business Thursday. Waymen Gano has secured a position as agent for Neil & Ellingham of Wheeling. Dr. Downing and wife of Sistersville were the guest of friends this week. Mr. and Mrs. George Tubaugh left for their homes at Glen Easton Friday. Miss Emma Johnson, who has had the grip is reported somewhat better. George Thompson has been visiting Bellaire and Wheeling friends. George Norris of Benwood visited at Jacob Whonhas's Sunday. Charles Titus and family have moved into the Lowe property. Charles Hall has been visiting his parents the past week. Samuel Hofer was at New Matamoris on business Friday. William Goodwin was at Wheeling one day this week. John Harmon visited friends up the river this week. John Dally, who has had a seige of the gripp is better. E.D. Thompson was at Sistersville Wednesday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter