Spirit of Democracy February 16, 1899 Sardis Mrs. John Dunn, an aged and highly respected lady of this place died Wednesday, February 15. She was a true member of the Methodist church and W.C. T. U. and was well and favorably know, being a kind and obliging neighbor. Three daughters and four sons survive her. The funeral took place Friday conducted by Rev. Strawl. Lincoln's birthday was observed in the church Sunday with quite a number of recitations, select reading and a solo by May Harmon, which was greatly enjoyed by all; Prof. Fraley gave a splendid talk on the lesson. Miss Ollie Price of near Sardis, who has been spending the winter in Wheeling returned home with the typhoid fever. She was accompanied by Maggie Angus. Mr. Ed Fogert of Baresville, Gene Dunn and wife of Sistersville, and Ed Dunn of the Ben Hur, attended the funeral of their mother Friday. Albert Sohli of Pittsburg was the guest of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs.. Jacob Whonhas Friday. Mr. Collins, a successful temperance lecturer spoke in the church Sunday afternoon. Quiet a number from here attended the funeral of Mr. Eisenbarth Tuesday. Philip Potts has moved to New Martinsville for medical treatment. A crowd from Witten's attended preaching here Sunday afternoon. Our young folks have been enjoying the snow sleigh-riding. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter