These articles are for the benefit of the genealogical community and should not be sold or harvested for anyone's profit. Spirit of Democracy September 21, 1911 Sardis One of the most enjoyable social affairs that has been of late in Sardis, was a house picnic given Wednesday evening at the home of the Misses Lena and Clara Hess in honor of Ralph and Paul Goodwin, who leave shortly for their new home in California. Music and games were the chief diversions of the evening and the bountiful feast that has been prepared for refreshments could not have been surpassed, and to say that the Misses Hess were ideal hostesses would be putting it very mildly. All regret very much to lose the Goodwin boys, but the best wishes of all go with them to their new home. Those present: Miss Ruth Case and Russell Paden of Parkersburg, W.Va., Dr. Melvin Paden of New Mexico, Carl Denbow of Woodsfield, Herbert K. Litten of Martins Ferry, Jerry Witten of Wittens, the Misses Maude Ryan, Ethel Winland, Margaret Dunn, Lucile Griffith, Flora Frey, Hazel Bowen, Elizabeth Garden, Mable Rist, Jennie Litten, Marie Hissom, Hattie Thompson, Lena and Clara Hess, Messrs. ! Ralph and Paul Goodwin, Frank Paden, Everett Busche, Webster Hissom, Vaine Smittle and Henry Garden. Melvin Paden of Carrizogo, New Mexico, and Russell Paden of Parkersburg, W.Va., both medical students, are guests of their uncle George E. Paden at this place. Miss Ruth Case left Friday evening for her home in Parkersburg after a three weeks visit here with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Goodwin. Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Knight left Wednesday morning to visit with relatives in Findley, before returning to their home in Los Angeles, California. Frank Paden who has been in school at Delaware the past year is spending a short vacation here with his parents Mr. and Mrs. George E. Paden. Dr. Frank W. Mellott of Washington, D.C., was the guest of his uncle Jacob Mellott of Fifth avenue several days the past week. Misses Erma Vetter and Ruth Case were at Hannibal Thursday where they were guests at a party given by the M.A.N. club. Misses Margaret Dunn and Ruth Case visited with Miss Olive Litten last week in Martins Ferry and attended the fair. Mr. and Mrs. John Shorts of Woodsfield are guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Theiss on Fifth avenue. Harry Winland left Saturday for Pittsburg where he will take a course in pharmacy at the Pittsburg University. Harold Dunn arrived home Monday from Louisville, Ky., where he spent the summer, to enter high school. Rev. J. L. Suddeth left Tuesday morning for Loraine to attend the annual conference of the U.B. church. Mrs. Dora Watson returned to her home in Parkersburg Wednesday after a short visit here with her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Bront Romick and Miss Boise of Pittsburg were guests at the Seibert home Wednesday. Miss Ethel Winland returned home from a two weeks vacation spent at Alledonia and Wheeling. Rev. J. R. Mullins of Logan, W. Va., was calling on friends in town the first of the week. Clyde Paden was a business caller at Point Pleasant, W.Va., Wednesday and Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson and children are visiting his mother at Clarington. Dr. S. C. Griffith was a professional visitor at Hannibal Thursday afternoon. Miss Maude Ryne spent last week in Wheeling purchasing her millinery goods. George W. Hess of Avalon, Pa., spent Sunday and Monday here with his parents. Miss Lula Muhleman of Clarington was calling on Erma Vetter Thursday. Charles F. Hess left Monday for Avalon, Pa., where he has employment. Archie Winland came home Sunday from Wheeling to enter high school. Miss Elizabeth Garden visited friends in Wheeling a few days last week. Dr. J. W. Whitsett of Bethany, W.Va., was a caller in town Thursday. Herbert K. Litten of Martins Ferry is visiting with relatives here. transcribed by Sara Richardson Kelly re: Richardson, Suter, Griffith, Nesbitt