Spirit of Democracy March, 1899 Sardis Philip Potts, who resided at this place but had gone with his family to New Martinsville for treatment, died at that place Thursday evening March 2. He had been a sufferer from consumption for some time. He was a consistant member of the Christian church and was loved and respected by all with whom he had became acquainted. Miss White of Bellaire was the guest of the Misses Lizzie Skinner and Hattie Thompson the past week. Fred Wohnhas of Dairy and Mr. Pebbler of Wheeling were the guests of Jacob Wohnhas Monday. Quite a number of gentlemen from here attended the funeral of Philip Potts at Texas Sunday. Misses Emma Windland and Minnie Humphrey visited at New Martinsville this week. Sherd Pattison of Witten was the guest of his sister Mrs. Vina Lemmon Sunday. Rev. Strawl, our minister, will commence a protracted meeting at this place Sunday. Mrs. Mary Lowe and children of Clarington are the guests of Mrs. Alonzo Lowe. Frank Humphrey and Roy Suter took in the opera at New Martinsville Monday. Mr. and Mrs. George Titus and daughter Mary were at Wheeling this week. Messrs. Bowen & Titus purchased the livery barn of Ort Cuningham. Rev. Harry Scott returned home from Scio on account of being sick. John and William Wohnhas of Dairy were in town this week. Roy Suter has secured a position as assistant postmaster. Charles O'Neill was a visitor at Baresville Sunday. Emmet Watters has purchased the flouring mill. Miss Maggie Work has been ill for some time. Elmer Lowe was at his home here Sunday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter