Monroe Gazette July 10, 1890 Sardis A Spicy Letter from a new Correspondent _____ Sardis, Ohio, July 7, 1890 Eds. Gazette: Hoping my letter will miss the waste basket I will try to give you the news of the town. The Fourth passed off quietly. The weather was pleasant with the exception of some rain in the afternoon, which is very common. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Harman gave a party at their residence on Mound street, in honor of Miss May's eighteenth birthday. Her many friends arrived in due time and passed the evening sociably. The presented her with a beautiful photograph album. - It was announced that refreshments were in waiting and we retired to the dining room, and partook of them; returned to the parlor and spent the rest of the evening. We hope all enjoyed themselves. Mr. C.S. Watters, of Canton, is visiting parents. Miss Alice looks happy. Messrs Stoudt and Menkle, of Miltonburg, were in town last week. Clars Williamson and Mr. McGranahan, of Wheeling, spent the Fourth with friends. C.E. Litton and S.S. Schoolcraft spent the Fourth in Marietta. Several of our boys spent the Fourth in New Martinsville. Miss Laura Dally and Mr. Clem Duvall were over the river visiting a sick friend. Mr. and Mrs. Litten were visiting friends in Wheeling last week. Leon Mozena, of West Wheeling, is down to see his best girl. Messrs. Presentine and Gano are on the sick list. E.D. Thompson and Miss Johnston were at Hannibal one evening last week.. Dr. J.P. Nesbitt, of Ganett, Indiana, is visiting friends. Wm. Goodwin spent the Fourth at home. Mrs. Dr. J. M. Boice, of Hannibal, is visiting relatives. Adda Knight returned home fro Pittsburgh. Mrs. Mattie Thompson returned home froun Round Bottom. Frenche's Sensation was at the wharf and showed on the 2d. "Wonder who got give away?" J.C.J. There was an ice cream party given by Quint Dunn Thursday evening. We had a large time. Didn't we Earnest? Mr. Knight spent the glorious Fourth at Parkersburg with relatives. Geo Case spent the Fourth in the country. Bertha Fagert has returned home. Two of our best looking young gents left for Pittsburg last week. Lora O'Neill is visiting relatives at Hannibal. Frank Schafer was at Powhattan last week. Mr. Brillis, of Wheeling, is in town. Dr. Furguson is in town. Ed. Dunn is at home every few days. Mrs. George Hubbard is visiting relatives. L.B.Harman, Noah Litten and F. M. Gano spent their 5th in New Martinsville. Hattie Harman is very low with consumption. Mr. Ed. Richardson and lady spent a few days with relatives in Rock Port. Some of our young gents spent last Sunday in the V. (illegible). Croquet seems to be the budding game among the young ladies and gents. You will hear from us soon. Vidi transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter