Spirit of Democracy March 14, 1895 Sardis Prof. Walton will teach a normal this spring beginning in April. The Prof. is an excellent instructor and we take pleasure in recommending him to the teachers throughout the county. Mrs. E. McGrew and niece Miss Adda Cline will move here from Powhatan. Miss Cline is a first-class dressmaker and will follow the trade at this place. We are very sorry to state that Dr. McComas, who is well known in this county, is lying very low with consumption at his home in New Martinsville. A great deal of interest is centered on the Nesbitt well near town, which is now being pumped. They have almost enough gas to run the engine. Mrs. Mattie Martin is taking a trip to Pittsburg this week with her husband who is mate on the steamer "Keystone State." The election to decide whether this is to be made a special school district or not will take place on the 23d inst. Schools at this place will close in two weeks. A very interesting program will be given on the last day. Quite a number of K. of P.'s went to Matamoras last Thursday night to assist in organizing a lodge. Miss Lizzie Skinner of Toronto has come to spend the summer with her sister, Mrs. Henry Thompson. All the lots in the Bridgeman addition are sold. Who says Sardis is not going to boom? The trial between the Gas company and L. E. Bowen will take place Wednesday. "The Ariel Sextette" will furnish the music for the commencement exercises. Rev. Wilson preached a most excellent sermon at this place last Sabbath. Miss Ola Wetzel of New Martinsville is visiting Mrs. Dr. Haudenschield. Miss Mary Enlow of New Martinsville is visiting friends in town. The total eclipse of the moon last Sabbath night had many observers. Mrs. Phillips has returned from the oil fields and is quite indisposed. Transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter