These articles are for the benefit of the genealogy community and should not be harvested and sold for anyone's profit Spirit of Democracy August 26, 1909 Sardis The Knights of Pythias held their annual picnic Saturday in Nesbitt's orchard, a short distance below town. Rev. Harry Scott of Clarington was the speaker of the day and was listened to by a large and attentive audience. The music was furnished by the New Martinsville band. The "fat ladies" race was won by Mrs. Ida Bowen of New Martinsville. The "sack race" by Ida Ratcliffe. The "three legged" race by Misses Lucile Griffith and Lillian Case of Parkersburg. The "running race" by Miss Lucile Griffith, and the "fat mans race" by John Nieman. The committee in charge expected to have a "grand march" but could not find enough young ladies willing to take part. Misses Adda Knight, Hattie Thompson, Nelle Martin, Ethel Winland and Mrs. William Goddard and daughter Miss Janette drove home from Woodsfield Monday afternoon where they had been attending the Chautauqua. Dr. and Mrs. S.C. Griffith were called to Moundsville Sunday on account of the death of Arthur Farnsworth. Mrs. Griffith remained for the funeral, which took place Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Sturgon and son George of Wheeling Island spent Saturday and Sunday here with her father John Reusser. E.B. Griffith and wife of Guymon, Okla., arrived Sunday evening for a visit with his brother Dr. S.C. Griffith and family. Charles Sole, Frank Renshaw and Robert Garden were at home Saturday and Sunday from their work in the oil fields. Miss Golia Farmer returned home Saturday evening from a week's visit with Miss Lottie Flanagan at Wheeling. Miss Ethel Winland visited in Woodsfield Saturday and Sunday and attended the Chautauqua. Mr. and Mrs. George P. Goodwin are guests of his parents Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Goodwin. Miss Mary Enlow of New Martinsville is visiting at the home of Mrs. A.C. Vetter. C.O. Cunningham and family have returned from a visit with relatives in Captina, W.Va. Harry Winland came down from New Martinsville Saturday for the K. of P. picnic. John K. Denny of New Martinsville was calling on friends here Saturday evening. Miss Clara Straub of Wheeling spent Sunday here with Miss Bessie Lemmon. Mrs. C. K. Gano and son Chester of Wheeling are visiting relatives here for a week. Mrs. E. B. Talbott and children of Sistersville attended the picnic here Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zeh and two children of Wheeling are visiting relatives here. Miss Erma Vetter left Saturday evening for a visit with her cousin at Pittsburg. Miss Elizabeth Schmitz of Pittsburg is visiting Mrs. Philip Busche above town. Mrs. John Shorts of Woodsfield arrived Monday for a visit with her parents. E.S. Dunn has opened a restaurant in the Vetter property on Mound street. Miss Gertrude Urpman of Clarington was a buniess caller in town Monday. Mrs. Ida Bowen of New Martinsville spent Saturday here with relatives. Miss Ethel Thompson of Sistersville spent Sunday here with her parents. Frank Martin of Hartwell, Ohio, is visiting his mother Mrs. Eva Martin. Miss Emma Leap of Hannibal is the guest of her cousin Miss Mabel Rist. Homer Richardson was down from New Martinsville Saturday afternoon. Charles E. Bauman of Pittsburg visited his mother here last week. Mrs. Priscilla Farmer is visiting Mrs. Straight at Benwood. Morris Huffman of Pittsburg was in town one day last week. Grover Sole of Woodsfield was in town Tuesday. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly Re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt