These articles are for the benefit of the genealogical community and should not be sold or harvested for anyone's profit. Spirit of Democracy June 15, 1911 Sardis (crowded out of last week) Decoration day was observed by the people as usual. This year the program consisted of patriotic recitations, songs and flag drills by the children, which were excellently rendered and received much applause. Prominent among them being the song: "The Blue and the Gray" by the girls of the intermediate room of our public school. "One Country, One Flag" by pupils from the primary room, and a flag drill by pupils of the grammar room. Rev. J.D. Kaho of Hannibal then gave an address in which he spoke for a time on the heroism of the soldiers of '61 and '65. Rev. Schultz of Sistersville then gave an address in which he vividly portrayed the scenes of the sixties, the causes of the rebellion. J. M Goodard of Woodfield, but formerly of this place, spoke briefly of his admiration of the true soldiers. The Cornet Band of Benwood furnished music. Col A. E. Boon of Zanesville, railroad promoter, was in town Thursday making arrangements for a public meeting to be held here in the near future in the interest of a proposed railroad connecting Pittsburg and Cincinnati via the Ohio valley rout and passing through Sardis. The date for the meeting has not been announced but it is understood that it will be in the very near future. Miss Nelle H. Martin, one of our most popular young ladies and Donald J. Martin of Brooksfield, Mo., were married Thursday afternoon at the Presbyterian parsonage at New Martinsville. They will make their home in Brookfield, Mo., after September first. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Baxter and daughter Viola of New Matamoras spent Tuesday here with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Watters. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schaffer and daughter Francis of Wheeling were guests of his parents here Tuesday. Mrs. W. L. Knapp and two sons of Sistersville spent a few days here last week with her parents. Mrs. Ed. Carter and daughter Gladys of Wheeling are guests of her sister Mrs. George M. Towle. Mrs. Ross White and son Russell of Wheeling are guests of her sister Mrs. Will Dunn. Miss Mary Bowen of New Martinsville spent Decoration day here with Hazel Bowen. C. Kelley Knight of Athens was a business visitor here Wednesday and Thursday. Miss Bertha Goddard of Woodsfield is visiting her brother William at this place. George Case of Parkersburg was a business caller here several days last week. Henry Theiss of Pittsburg arrived Friday evening for a short stay with relatives. Harry Dilworth and Miss Edna Bowen spent Tuesday here with her parents. Miss Mabel Watson of Parkersburg is a guest of relatives here. John Jackson of Marietta was home Tuesday with his family. Miss Flora Frey was a shopper in Wheeling Tuesday. George M. Towle is home for a short visit to Wheeling. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt