Spirit of Democracy October 21, 1897 Sardis A surprise birthday party was tendered Frank Litten Tuesday evening. About twenty couples were present. The surprise was complete and the evening was pleasantly spent in dancing and other amusements. Delicious refreshments were served. Frank, who is a favorite among his friends, was the recipient of many nice presents. Mrs. Laura Hofer and Miss Maggie Hofer returned home Saturday after spending a week at Iuka, W.Va. Miss Dove Paden left last week for Wheeling to attend the wedding of Miss Della Goodwin and Mr. Nesbitt. Miss Carrie Heartleip of Baresville is the guest of Mrs. Flora Goodwin. Quite a crowd attended preaching at Narrows Run Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Mary Lowe and daughter Helen are visiting relatives in town. Will Knapp of Sistersville was here Sunday calling on friends. Mr. Messerly of Clarington was in town one day last week. Frank Mooney of Woodsfield was in town Sunday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter