Spirit of Democracy August 17, 1899 Sardis (Deffered from last week) Mr. Henry Romick, a former resident of this place now of Pittsburg is here visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Thomas and son Wilbur of Martin's Ferry are visiting friends in town. Mrs. Herman Hess and children of Wheeling are here visiting relatives and friends. Harry Marlow of Matamoras is the guest of his cousin Miss Bertie Steward. Miss Rose Drolinger of Clarington was the guest of friends here Sunday. Several of our young people enjoyed a pleasant drive to Hannibal Sunday. Mrs. D. W. Mozena of Martin's Ferry is here the guest of her parents. Rev. G. M Goddard preached in the M.E. church Sunday forenoon. Miss Eva Nesbitt of Martinsville was in town Sunday. T. W. Martin is home off the Steamer Keystone State. N. Litten's house is being treated to a coat of paint. L.B. Harmon was in Martinsville Wednesday. W. F. Litten of Sistersville was here Sunday. Arch Umensetler is here visiting friends. The sick of our town are all improving William Knapp was in town Sunday. Henry Thompson was here Sunday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter