Spirit of Democracy April 19, 1894 Sardis (received too late for last issue.) The show windows of Mr. George Case's, the leading merchant of our city, are beautiful to look upon, especially the millinery department. Miss Emma Johnson is to be complimented on her selection in the millinery line this spring. Mr. Stoehr's new house on Church street will soon be ready for occupancy. It is a handsome residence and adds a great improvement to the town. Miss Ola Strosnider of Waverly, W. Va, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. I. R. Phillips, the past week, has returned home. Mr. E.D. Thompson of Witten spent Sunday with his mother Mrs. Mattie Thompson, postmistress of this place. Mr. Cunningham, the proprietor of the Cunningham house, is adding some new improvements to his property. The mumps and measles are epidemic in this place at the present time, but with no serious results so far. Mr. Frank Lemon and wife of Chicago are visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Lemon of Front street. Mr. Patterson of the Sistersville oil field moved his family to this city on Wednesday of last week. Miss Lou Moffett, who has been confined to her room for some time past, is slowly improving. The W.C.T.U. will meet at the home of Mrs. William Knight Wednesday evening. Mr. Fletcher Litten of Miller's Run spent Sunday with his parents of this place. Mrs. Dr. Haudenschield, who has been seriously ill for the past week, is improving. Mr. Lowe of this place is spending a few days in Pittsburg on business. Misses Lucy and Maud Witten leave this week to attend Scio college. Miss Eva Davis of Bellaire is the guest of Mrs. Emmet Litton. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt