Spirit of Democracy October 20, 1898 Sardis Miss Tenie Medev of Wheeling has been the guest the past three months of her uncle, Jacob Wohnhas, and friends at Benwood and Matamoras. Mr. Goodwin and son John Goodwin, Douglas Nesbitt and Ephian Hall attended the conclave at Pittsburg. They report an immense crowd present. Rev. Martin, pastor of the M.E. church for the past year, has moved to his new work at Stafford. He leaves many warm friends here. George Case is disposing of his dry goods and clothing at cost price. His future will be given to the manufacturing business. Clem Devaul, a clerk in one of the largest Chicago stores, is visiting his grandmother after an absence of over five years. Miss Maud Ryen returned home from Woodlands where she had been visiting for several months. Mr. and Mrs. William Stoehr and daughter were the guests of Louis Stoehr and family the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Mont Lowe and children of Clarington were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Lowe. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wohnhas were the guests of Benwood relatives last week. Mrs. Harvey Bowen of St. Mary's was the guest of relatives here Sunday. Messrs. Bert Hofer and Otto Elliot are home on a thirty days furlough. Louis Stoehr has bought the undertaking business of George Case. Mrs. Goodwin has employed a first-class milliner from Wheeling. Mrs. Lee of Pittsburg is the guest of her sister Mrs. Turner. Frank Schaffer paid Wheeling friends a visit this week. Dr. Lidecker and wife left for the east on an extended visit. Henry Stoehr was with Wheeling friends several days. Fritz Drolinger of Waverly was at home Wednesday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter