Spirit of Democracy January 6, 1898 Sardis Frank Humphrey, entertained a number of his friends in a delightful manner at his home on Mound street, Wednesday evening. Among the guests from abroad were, Miss Ida Barr and Miss Lida McCann of New Martinsville. An enjoyable time was spent by all present. Misses Hattie Thompson, Pearl Cunningham, Emma Stoehr and Messrs. Robert Williamson, Winton Dunn, Elick Hoskins and Sandy Garden attended preaching services at Baresville Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. McGranaham and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gano were the guests of Miss Maggie Williamson Sunday. Mrs. Lonzo Lowe and daughter Eva were at New Martinsville Saturday and Sunday. Miss Kate Romick was visiting friends and relatives at New Matamoras last week. Mrs. Sadie Martin, of Manington has been guest of relatives here the past week. Adam Shaffer of St. Mary's was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Kate Stoehr, Thursday. Mr. Denny and Mr. Keifer of New Martinsville spent Sunday with friends here. Mrs. Laura Hofer and Miss Maggie Hofer spent New Years at Baresville. Earnest Heartleip was at Wheeling on business one day this week. Frank Wrenshaw returned home Friday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter