Spirit of Democracy July 21, 1898 Sardis In the absence of the pastor the pulpit was filled Sabbath afternoon by Rev. J. M. Goddard, whose sermon was full of good thought and sound doctrine. In the evening we were held spell-bound by the charming songs and more charming singers who furnished the music for the very fine lecture delivered specially for the young men. R. H. Hough, the lecturer, is a graduate of Scio college and is a young man of more than ordinary ability. Rev. Bryson of the West Virginia conference called on some friends last week when en route to Stafford for a flying visit. He is a congenial young man and has the elements for a successful parson. Madam Rumor says we are to have a wedding soon, by which we will likely lose two of our lady residents. To know who it is, we must wait for time to tell. Rev. Meyers of the Presbyterian faith delivered his popular lecture, "The New Woman and The Coming of Man," in the church on Thursday evening. A union Sunday school picnic will be held at Narrow's Run August 27. Good music and good speaking expected. Our new postoffice with its new incumbent, Miss Mageie Work, is giving the general public satisfaction. A. C. Vetter's storeroom is almost ready for his stock of goods purchased from George Case. Frank Knight of Cleveland is home for a short visit. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter