Spirit of Democracy April 16, 1894 Sardis Miss Louella Nesbitt met the "Cincinnati Enquirer Literary Club" at Huntington yesterday and joined in the trip east. They will visit Old Point Comfort, Alexandria, Washington, D.C. and other points of interest, returning in about ten days. Mrs. Maggie Lemmon, who has been visiting here, returned home this week. She was accompanied as far as Wheeling by Miss Blanche, her sister-in-law. Mrs. Belle Frazier of Washington, Pa, is visiting her friends here and will remain some time on account of her health. W.F. Litten of the "oil field" visited his old home last Sabbath. He was accompanied by his daughters Della and Clara. Miss Maude Richardson of Chicago arrived Sabbath evening and will spend a two week's vacation with friends. The prolonged drouth has caused great inconvenience to some of our farmers. Water is very low; boats all tied up. The new church at Mt. Moriah on this charge is nearing completion and will be dedicated next month. Mrs. Henry Muhleman and son Bert of Buckhill spent last Sabbath with Miss Adda Knight. "They say" we are to have gas in Sardis. It is to be piped from New Martinsville. A new township road grader was the one object of interest yesterday about town. Miss Daisy Richardson of New Martinsville was a guest of friends last week. Mrs. Mattie Thompson and son Gene visited at Round Bottom last week. Some of our boys are enjoying a fishing camp just across the river. No doubt Sardis will be well represented at the "harvest home." A.C. Vetter has bought the "cash store" and has taken charge. Mrs. E. Knight is visiting her daughter in Parkersburg. William Goodwin of Clarington is at his old home here. The Pomeroy quartette gave us a good concert last week. Grandma Hofer is visiting at the Oneill house. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt