Monroe Gazette September 24, 1891 Sardis, Sept. 19. Dr. Richardson, of New Martinsville, was in town Monday,. Dr. John Nesbitt, of Nebraska City, was called home on account of the illness of his father. Mr. Blum, of Wheeling, was in town Thursday evening. Mr. Romick is at home for a few days. Clem Duvall has a situation on the steamer Ben Hur. Ed. Dunn was at home for a few days last week. The oil well on Pattons run is now in progress. We noticed the Sheriff on our streets Thursday. Court is the next thing on the programme. Mrs. Funk has been visiting relatives and friends in Wheeling the past week. E.W. Gano has sold his interest in the cigar shop to his brother Mike. T.W. Martin is at home. The steamer H.K. Bedford is running at present in place of the courier. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Litten returned home from Martins Ferry Friday. CLARE transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt, Deiter