Newspaper Tidbits from Sardis
Monroe Gazette, October 8, 1891
Sardis, Oct. 3
Miss Alma Funk returned home after a visit to Hannibal
Mr. J. M. Goodwin, accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Case and her children, left for Pittsburgh on a visit to George Goodwin last week.
Misses Laura O'Neil and Katie Romich (Rommick) spent Sunday at Baresville.
C. E. Litten returned home Sunday evening.
Mrs. Hall and children are visiting friends at Wheeling.
There was a party given at the him of Miss Bertha Tagert on Tuesday evening.
Mrs. A. C. Vetter and little daughter Emma are visiting friends at Wheeling this week.
John L Harman and sister Mary are visiting friends at Martin's Ferry and Bellaire.
Preparations are being made for a public meeting by the Loyal Temperance Legion and W.C.T. U.
Mr. Cottrell, of Parkersburg, was in town Thursday.
Wm. Goodwin was on our streets last week.
John Morrow, S. Lemmon, Clem Watters and J. K. Rush attended the Reunion at Antioch.
Ella Pennington is visiting friends in town.
A. E. Michel, of Clarington, was in town Friday.
Jim Williamson, of steamer Bedford, is at home this week.
The river is very low and not boats running.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, October 15, 1891
Sardis, Oct. 10
Dr. Richardson and sister Miss Daisy spent Sunday with relatives here.
J. W. Goodwin has returned from Pittsburgh.
Mrs. Case and children returned home last Saturday.
Dr. Ferguson was in town last week.
Miss Adda Knight left on Monday to begin her school at Buckhill.
Mr. L. A. Clegg was in town last week.
Prof. Dennison moved into town Monday.
Prof. L. A. Witten passed through town last Sunday.
Dr. Smith of Clarington was in town last week.
The K. of P. had a meeting on Tuesday evening to organize a lodge in our town.
Jas. Jackson was in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Charles Engeman and little daughter Ada returned home last week.
Mrs. Myrtle Gano returned home from Washington, Pa., recently.
Clem Duvall of steamer Ben Hur is at home.
Mrs. A. C. Vetter and children returned home Wednesday evening.
Rev. W. G. Lemmon and wife are visiting friends and relatives in town.
Charles Messerly was in town last Friday.
Mr. Schaal of Marietta was here last week.
Zeke Smittle is building a new house.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, October 22, 1891
Sardis, Oct. 17
School begun last Monday with Prof. L. A. Witten, Dennis and Alice Richardson as teachers.
Miss Emma Johnson returned last Saturday evening
Dora Nesbitt returned last week from visiting friends in New Martinsville.
Earl Lemmon and Eddie Martin visited friends near Antioch last week.
Dr. Fred Groux was in town last Monday.
Frank Schafer returned from visiting friend at Powhattan.
The oil well on Patton's run is still in progress.
Mrs. Millie Heinlein and Mrs. Myrtle Gano took a trip to Matamoras last Monday.
Dr. Lowther of New Martinsville was in town Thursday.
Our town was very much shocked on Thursday morning by hearing that Mrs. Drollinger was found dead in bed. Heart disease was supposed to be the cause.
Minnie Lollathin is dangerously ill. Dr. Lycdecker is attending her.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, October 29, 1891
Sardis, Oct. 24
James A. Watson was on our streets Saturday.
E. S. Dunn of Martin's Ferry spent a few days at home last week.
Sam Hofer started last week on a fishing excursion.
Miss Mary Harman returned home last week.
Wm. Goodwin of Clarington was in town Thursday.
Mrs. Kirkbride of Evansville, Ind., was among old friends here Friday.
Dr. Haudenschield was at home last week.
Mrs. O'Neil was at New Martinsville last week.
Mr. Case has got moved into his new home.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, November 13, 1891
Sardis, deferred
John Hyer and wife were visiting friends in town Sunday.
Miss Adda Knight, teacher of the Buckhill school, spent Saturday and Sunday at home.
Albert Priest visited relatives Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bare of Hannibal were visiting relatives in town.
Mr. Workman was on our streets last week.
The Jr. O.U.A.M. met Wednesday eve with a good attendance.
Mrs. Elson and Mrs. White, who have been visiting friends, returned to their home in Bellaire.
Mrs. Carroll of Parkersburg has been visiting friends the past week.
L. B. Harman made a trip to New Martinsville Monday.
Miss Laura Dally has been spending the past week with friends at Wheeling and Moundsville.
Mrs. Wells was at home to see her father, James Nesbitt, Esq.
John Hair of New Matamoras was on our streets last week.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, November 19, 1891
Sardis, Nov. 14, 1891
Chas. Haudenschield of Hannibal was on our streets Tuesday.
Mike Gano was at Wheeling last week.
Miss Daisy Richardson of New Martinsville was visiting friends in town last week.
D. W. Mozena and Chas. Thomas of Martin's Ferry attended the institution of the K. of P. Lodge and called on friends and relatives here last week.
Win Sims of Clarington was in town Monday.
The Commissioners were in town Wednesday night.
the K. of P. Lodge was instituted here Tuesday night with about 70 charter members. The Bridgeport Lodge did the work. Members from Woodsfield, Clarington and New Martinsville Lodges were also present.
Jas. Jackson of Clarington was in town Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wickham of Wheeling were in town Thursday.
One of the McGrew Bros. was at Pittsburg last week on business.
Bud Romick was at New Martinsville Thursday.
Mrs. Dr. Boice of Hannibal spent a few days last week with friends in town.
Mr. Blum of Wheeling was in town Friday.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, November 26, 1891
Sardis, Nov. 21
Winter has appeared at last.
Frank Lemmon of Pittsburgh was at home Sunday, November 15th celebrating his birthday.
Dr. Ferguson was in town last week.
James Watson was in town Sunday evening.
Miss Lou Moffett attended the wedding of Miss Alice Noll, of Hannibal, last week.
Clem Duvall went to his usual work on the Ben Hur.
Charles Lemmon of Wheeling spent Sunday at home.
Mr. and Mrs. Garbaugh visited friends in town last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Funk were at Hannibal last week.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, December 3, 1891
Sardis, Nov. 28
Mr. Hofer and sons made a trip to Pittsburg last week.
Rev. Harkness of New Martinsville preached an excellent sermon to the Jr. O.U.A.M. last Sunday.
Miss Lily Paden is very low with scarlet fever.
Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Heinlein were at Woodsfield last week.
The Jr. O.U.A.M. met last Wednesday eve with good attendance.
Mrs. Hofer visited friends at Hanibal last week.
E. Romick left Tuesday for Pittsburg.
Capt Walker Litten of Clarington was on our streets one day last week.
Dr. Louther of New Martinsville was in town Tuesday.
Miss Dora Nesbitt was at New Martinsville last week.
Mr. Frank Gano spent Thanksgiving with his parents in town.
Dr. Gale of Newport was called to see Mr. J. M Gano who has been ill for some time past.
Mr. John Harman spent Friday at New Martinsville.
The K. of P. met on Friday eve.
Rev. L. L. Fisher preached a Thanksgiving sermon Thursday.
Miss Tude Jackson of Middlebourne is visiting friends in town.
Monroe Gazette, December 10, 1891
Sardis, Dec. 5, 1891
Miss Lizzie Schafer was at New Martinsville last Wednesday.
Mrs. Lizzie Reis, of Chicago, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Bridgeman.
Mrs. Theis and daughters have returned from Colorado.
Mrs. O'Neil was at New Martinsville last week.
A. E. Michel of Clarington was on our streets Thursday.
Prof. T. A. Clegg was in town last week.
The school seems to be doing well under the superintendency of Profs. Witten, Dennis and Alice Richardson.
See Jr. O.U.A.M. officers elsewhere in this paper.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, December 17, 1891
Sardis
Mr. Wm. Goodwin of CLarington was in town last week.
Mrs. Anderson returned home Thursday evening on the Courier.
Mrs. W. F. Litten and daughters Della and Clara are visiting relatives at Wheeling and Martin's Ferry.
Mr. Chas. Messerly of Clarington was in town last week.
Miss Maggie Williamson has returned to Wheeling.
Mr. Frank Schafer is visiting friends at Powhatan Point.
Miss Ella Penington was in town last week.
Mr. Schaal, of Marietta, was in town Friday.
Messrs. Patton Thompson and Emmet Litten repaired one of the town pumps Friday, which as been broken for some time past.
Miss Adda Knight spent Saturday and Sunday at home.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, December 24, 1891
Sardis, Dec. 19, 1891
Mr. John Zorn, of Wheeling, was in town Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. O. K. Hubbard are visiting their daughter at Canton.
Mrs. J. M. Goodwin spent last Sunday at Clarington with relatives.
Miss Lizzie Schafer is visiting relatives at Powhatan last week.
Mr. Smith of Wheeling was in town last week.
Several members of the Jr. O.U.A.M. attended the funeral of Mr. Skaggs a member of the Sistersville council last Tuesday.
Ed Richardson is at home.
Mrs. Myrtle Gano has been quite ill for the past 3 weeks.
There will be a Christmas Tree in the M.E. church on Chrsitmas eve. All are cordially invited to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. Noah Litten attended the funeral of Capt. Walker Litten's youngest child on Friday at Clarington.
A few of the Jr. O.U.A.M. bossy attended the flag presentation at Texas on Friday by Hannibal.
Mr. Ed Thompson of Bellaire was on our streets Friday.
Mrs. Davenport of Iowa arrived Friday on the Ben Hur to see her father Mr. Wm. Romick and other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oneil {O'Neil} were at Wheeling last week.
Mr. Earnest Fisher of Hannibal was among friends in town last week.
Wishing all "a merry Christmas."
Clare
Monroe Gazette, December 31, 1891
Sardis, Dec. 26, 1891
The grip has made its appearance again.
Win Sims of Clarington, was in town last week.
Al. Chamberlain was on our streets Tuesday.
Jackson, of Parkersburg, was on our streets Thursday.
Charles Messerley was in town last week.
Miss Quint Dunn returned home Wednesday evening from Wheeling.
Master Arch Umsetter was at Wheeling last week.
Tom Hess has return dome to spend the holidays.
The Christmas Tree passed quietly. All seemed to enjoy themselves.
Albert Frey returned home from Youngstown to spend Christmas.
Frank Lemmon of Pittsburgh has returned home.
Miss Eliza Greer of Martin's Ferry was visiting friends in town last week.
A happy New Year to all.
Clare
The Monroe Gazette, June 18, 1891
Sardis, O., June 15, 1891
Mr. LeClair Sinclair, of Woodsfield, was in town last week.
Mr. Cottrell, of Parkersburg, was in town last week.
Mr. Chas. Cassil, of Woodsfield has opened a jewelry shop in town.
Mr. Williams was in town last week.
There was a part at Mr. Talbott's last week in honor of Miss Mary Ridgeway.
Master Bert Humphrey shot himself through the foot last week.Dr. Lydecker was called upon to dress the wound.
Mrs. O'Neil was at New Martinsville last week.
Dr. Haudenschield made a flying trip home last week.
Mrs. Mozena and son returned home last week.
Mrs. Gatts, of Fish Creek, was visiting friends below town.
The festival given by Jr. O.U.A.M. was quite success.
Everybody enjoyed themselves hugely. The net receipts were about $60. Copenhagen was quite an amusement for the young folks. Mr. Albert Priest was one out of many to represent New Martinsville.
Mrs. Wm. Goodwin, of Clarington, was visiting relatives in town last week.
Mr. Chas. Schaal, of Marietta, called at the residence of Mr. L. B. Harman last week.
Mrs. Albert Rist was visiting friends at Hannibal last week.
Mr. J. W. Litten was on the sick list last week.
Children's Day service passed off quite lively. The speakers addressed a very large audience.
Mr. Voeghtly and wife of Hannibal were visiting at the O'Neil House last Sunday.
Clare
The Monroe Gazette, June 25, 1891
Sardis, Ohio, June 22, 1891
Win Sims was in town last week.
Mrs. Lemmons of near Antioch was visiting her sisters and brother in town, and while at the home of Mrs. A.C. Vetter she fell and broke her limb. Dr.'s Lydecker and Lowthers are attending her.
Mrs. A. J. Walters was attending the W.C.T.U. Convention at Matamoras last week.
Ed Haudenschield was on our streets last week.
Rev. W. G. Lemmon and wife were visiting relatives here last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Knight of Pa., are visiting his bother, Mr. Wm. Knight.
Misses Laura Dally and May Harman were visiting friends and relatives at New Martinsville last week.
J. P. Goodwin is having his house repaired which will be quite an improvement.
Jim Williamson left last week for Chicago.
Miss Adda Anderson returned home from Columbus where she has been attending school.
Noah Litten visited his daughter at Wheeling last week.
Sam Williamson was in town last week.
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. O'Neil were at Bellaire last week.
Master Bert Hofer spent last week with relatives at Hannibal.
Emmet Litten of Sardis and Miss Sallie Ice of Marietta were married at the parsonage Monday evening, June 1st, 1891, by Rev. D. F. Harris.
Clare
The Monroe Gazette, July 9, 1891
Sardis, O., July 6, 1891
Sam Williamson spent a few days at home last week.
Win Sims was in town last week.
Albert Mitchell of Clarington was in town last week.
Gene Dunn made a trip to Woodsfield last week.
Jas. Jackson was here this week.
Stephen Knight and wife returned to their home in Pennsylvania last week.
Miss Fox, of Padens Valley, was in town this week.
Arch Ummsetter, head cook on the Eliza H, has returned home.
Miss Maggie Williamson has returned home after a visit with her brother at Cochransville.
Chas. Noll of Hannibal was on our streets this week.
Mrs. Bowen of Wittens has been spending a few days with her son above town.
Dr. McKelvey of Hannibal passed through town last week.
Clark Leap of New Martinsville was in town last week.
Mr. Brills of Wheeling was in town Thursday.
Fred Hofer was on our streets this week.
Miss Maggie Presentine returned home from Pittsburg and spent the 4th with her parents.
Ed Smittle came home last week.
Frank Lemmon of Pittsburgh is at home for a few days.
The fourth passed very quietly; the young folks, of course, all left town; some were at Sistersville, New Martinsville, Hannibal, Clarington, Cressaps and Powhatan. Everyone reported having a fine time.
Mr. and Mrs. N. Litten are visiting relatives at Martins Ferry and also at New Philadelphia.
Chas. Ice, of Marietta, spent true 4th with his sister, Mrs. C.E. Litten and other friends here.
Miss Florence Hall returned home from Wheeling last Sunday evening on the Courier.
Rev. W. G. Lemmon preached an excellent sermon Sunday evening in the M.E. Church. Quite a large attendance.
Clare
The Monroe County Gazette
, July 16, 1891
Sardis,O., July 13, 1891
Dr. Groux was in town Tuesday.
Jas. Jackson of Clarington was on our streets last week.
Master John Dally made a trip to Pittsburgh Saturday on the steamer Ben Hur.
The following were installed at a meeting of the Jr. O.U.A.M. on Wednesday evening: C.E. Litten, Jr., P.C.; E.D.Thompson, C; W. F. Litten, V.C.; Chas Dally, A.R.S.; Ed Frey, Warden; Fred Drollinger, R.S.; E.W. Litten, F.S; E. W. Gand, Treas; L.B. Harman, I.S.
A part was given at the home of Miss Lou Moffett Thuesday evening. Quite a good attendance for such a bad night.
Gene Dana and Ed Smittle left Wednesday for Pittsburg intending to go on a tow boat.
Mr. Enloe and sister of New Martinsville spent Thursday with relatives in town.
Misses Probst and Haberstick of Wheeling have been visiting relatives here the past week.
Master Bud Romick made a trip to Marietta last week with his father on the Ben Hur.
Mrs. Hofer is visiting her son and daughter this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Goodwin of Pittsburgh are visiting his parents here.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Romick left for their home in Pittsburgh Saturday.
Sardis Normal commenced Monday with J. M. Goddard, Proffessor.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Goodwin are visiting his parents in town.
Miss Daisy Richardson of New Martinsville is spending a few days with relatives here.
Clare
The Monroe County Gazette, July 23, 1891
Sardis, O., July 20, 1891
Dr. Ferguson arrived Monday and will remain a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Goodwin returned to their home in Pittsburg, Monday.
Mrs. Retta Mays and Miss Minnie O'Neil of Hannibal spent Monday with relatives and friends in town.
Frank Lemmon left for Pittsburgh Monday.
Mrs. Presentine made a trip to Wheeling last week.
Croquett seems to be quite an amusement for the young folks at present.
Mrs. Lucy Davis and son of Bellaire were visiting her sister in town Monday.
Mr. Hofer of Hannibal was on our streets Thursday.
Will Williamson of the steamer Ben Hur was on our streets Friday.
Mr. Clem Duvall spent Sunday with friends and relatives.
A select crowd of young folks went picnicking Friday afternoon on the West Virginia Hill and report a good time.
Mr. Chas. Lemmon Sundayed with his parents and friends.
Mr. Sam Hofer made a trip to Pittsburgh last week.
Miss Emma Johnson left for her home in Gallipolis Sunday evening.
The Jr. O.U.A.M. made a pleasant call upon Willie Lemmon Wednesday evening and presented him with the emblem of the Order as a birthday present.
Clare
The Monroe County Gazette,, July 30, 1891
Sardis, O., July 25, 1891
Dr. Boice of Hannibal was in town Wednesday.
Mr. Haudenschield of Antioch was on our streets Tuesday.
Mr. Tom McGrauaham of Wheeling is visiting relatives in town.
Dr. Richardson of New Martinsville was in town Thursday.
W. E. Hogue and Ed Richardson are training horses at New Martinsville for the Wetzel County Fair.
Miss Blanche Frazy is visiting relatives in town.
Miss Mollie Milhorn of Graysville who has been visiting relatives the past week at this place returned home Thursday.
Master Arch Unnsetter of the steamer Ben Hur is at home for a few days.
Dr. McKelvey of Hannibal was in town Tuesday.
Master Chas. Hall has been visiting his aunt at Wheeling this past week.
Miss Bertha Fagert of Wheeling is at home for a few weeks.
Jas. Williamson left on the steamer Courier Friday evening for the H. K. Bedford.
Bert Cramer, clerk of the steamer, Matt Allen, was in town Friday.
Rev. Rutledge of Clarington was in town last week.
Fred Drollinger made a trip to Pittsburgh last week.
Mr. Blum of Wheeling was in town Saturday.
Clare
The Monroe County Gazette
, August 13, 1891
Sardis
Rev. L. L. Fisher preached in the M.E. church last Sunday.
John Ice of Bellaire spent Sunday with his sister and other friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. Haudenschield of near New Castle, visited their son at this place last Sunday.
Vada Boice of Hannibal visited her grandparents at this place the latter part of last week.
Frank Knight left on the steamer Courier for Washington, D.C.
Mrs. Hess of Wheeling visited her sister and other friends here the past week.
Miss Jennie Hare of Matamoras is visiting relatives in town.
Miss Minnie O'Neal was in town last week.
Laura Dally is visiting friends and relatives at Hannibal
Mr. Cottreel was on our streets Friday.
Mrs. Bare is visiting friends in town.
Chas. Dally made a trip to Wheeling last week.
Alice Richardson has returned home.
John Harman made a trip to Sistersville last week.
Clare
Dr. Richardson and sister Miss Daisy spent Sunday with relatives here.
J. W. Goodwin has returned from Pittsburgh.
Mrs. Case and children returned home last Saturday.
Dr. Ferguson was in town last week.
Miss Adda Knight left on Monday to begin her school at Buckhill.
Mr. L. A. Clegg was in town last week.
Prof. Dennison moved into town Monday.
Prof. L. A. Witten passed through town last Sunday.
Dr. Smith of Clarington was in town last week.
The K. of P. had a meeting on Tuesday evening to organize a lodge in our town.
Jas. Jackson was in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Charles Engeman and little daughter Ada returned home last week.
Mrs. Myrtle Gano returned home from Washington, Pa., recently.
Clem Duvall of steamer Ben Hur is at home.
Mrs. A. C. Vetter and children returned home Wednesday evening.
Rev. W. G. Lemmon and wife are visiting friends and relatives in town.
Charles Messerly was in town last Friday.
Mr. Schaal of Marietta was here last week.
Zeke Smittle is building a new house.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, October 22, 1891
Sardis, Oct. 17
School begun last Monday with Prof. L. A. Witten, Dennis and Alice Richardson as teachers.
Miss Emma Johnson returned last Saturday evening
Dora Nesbitt returned last week from visiting friends in New Martinsville.
Earl Lemmon and Eddie Martin visited friends near Antioch last week.
Dr. Fred Groux was in town last Monday.
Frank Schafer returned from visiting friend at Powhattan.
The oil well on Patton's run is still in progress.
Mrs. Millie Heinlein and Mrs. Myrtle Gano took a trip to Matamoras last Monday.
Dr. Lowther of New Martinsville was in town Thursday.
Our town was very much shocked on Thursday morning by hearing that Mrs. Drollinger was found dead in bed. Heart disease was supposed to be the cause.
Minnie Lollathin is dangerously ill. Dr. Lycdecker is attending her.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, October 29, 1891
Sardis, Oct. 24
James A. Watson was on our streets Saturday.
E. S. Dunn of Martin's Ferry spent a few days at home last week.
Sam Hofer started last week on a fishing excursion.
Miss Mary Harman returned home last week.
Wm. Goodwin of Clarington was in town Thursday.
Mrs. Kirkbride of Evansville, Ind., was among old friends here Friday.
Dr. Haudenschield was at home last week.
Mrs. O'Neil was at New Martinsville last week.
Mr. Case has got moved into his new home.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, November 13, 1891
Sardis, deferred
John Hyer and wife were visiting friends in town Sunday.
Miss Adda Knight, teacher of the Buckhill school, spent Saturday and Sunday at home.
Albert Priest visited relatives Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bare of Hannibal were visiting relatives in town.
Mr. Workman was on our streets last week.
The Jr. O.U.A.M. met Wednesday eve with a good attendance.
Mrs. Elson and Mrs. White, who have been visiting friends, returned to their home in Bellaire.
Mrs. Carroll of Parkersburg has been visiting friends the past week.
L. B. Harman made a trip to New Martinsville Monday.
Miss Laura Dally has been spending the past week with friends at Wheeling and Moundsville.
Mrs. Wells was at home to see her father, James Nesbitt, Esq.
John Hair of New Matamoras was on our streets last week.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, November 19, 1891
Sardis, Nov. 14, 1891
Chas. Haudenschield of Hannibal was on our streets Tuesday.
Mike Gano was at Wheeling last week.
Miss Daisy Richardson of New Martinsville was visiting friends in town last week.
D. W. Mozena and Chas. Thomas of Martin's Ferry attended the institution of the K. of P. Lodge and called on friends and relatives here last week.
Win Sims of Clarington was in town Monday.
The Commissioners were in town Wednesday night.
the K. of P. Lodge was instituted here Tuesday night with about 70 charter members. The Bridgeport Lodge did the work. Members from Woodsfield, Clarington and New Martinsville Lodges were also present.
Jas. Jackson of Clarington was in town Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wickham of Wheeling were in town Thursday.
One of the McGrew Bros. was at Pittsburg last week on business.
Bud Romick was at New Martinsville Thursday.
Mrs. Dr. Boice of Hannibal spent a few days last week with friends in town.
Mr. Blum of Wheeling was in town Friday.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, November 26, 1891
Sardis, Nov. 21
Winter has appeared at last.
Frank Lemmon of Pittsburgh was at home Sunday, November 15th celebrating his birthday.
Dr. Ferguson was in town last week.
James Watson was in town Sunday evening.
Miss Lou Moffett attended the wedding of Miss Alice Noll, of Hannibal, last week.
Clem Duvall went to his usual work on the Ben Hur.
Charles Lemmon of Wheeling spent Sunday at home.
Mr. and Mrs. Garbaugh visited friends in town last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Funk were at Hannibal last week.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, December 3, 1891
Sardis, Nov. 28
Mr. Hofer and sons made a trip to Pittsburg last week.
Rev. Harkness of New Martinsville preached an excellent sermon to the Jr. O.U.A.M. last Sunday.
Miss Lily Paden is very low with scarlet fever.
Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Heinlein were at Woodsfield last week.
The Jr. O.U.A.M. met last Wednesday eve with good attendance.
Mrs. Hofer visited friends at Hanibal last week.
E. Romick left Tuesday for Pittsburg.
Capt Walker Litten of Clarington was on our streets one day last week.
Dr. Louther of New Martinsville was in town Tuesday.
Miss Dora Nesbitt was at New Martinsville last week.
Mr. Frank Gano spent Thanksgiving with his parents in town.
Dr. Gale of Newport was called to see Mr. J. M Gano who has been ill for some time past.
Mr. John Harman spent Friday at New Martinsville.
The K. of P. met on Friday eve.
Rev. L. L. Fisher preached a Thanksgiving sermon Thursday.
Miss Tude Jackson of Middlebourne is visiting friends in town.
Monroe Gazette, December 10, 1891
Sardis, Dec. 5, 1891
Miss Lizzie Schafer was at New Martinsville last Wednesday.
Mrs. Lizzie Reis, of Chicago, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Bridgeman.
Mrs. Theis and daughters have returned from Colorado.
Mrs. O'Neil was at New Martinsville last week.
A. E. Michel of Clarington was on our streets Thursday.
Prof. T. A. Clegg was in town last week.
The school seems to be doing well under the superintendency of Profs. Witten, Dennis and Alice Richardson.
See Jr. O.U.A.M. officers elsewhere in this paper.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, December 17, 1891
Sardis
Mr. Wm. Goodwin of CLarington was in town last week.
Mrs. Anderson returned home Thursday evening on the Courier.
Mrs. W. F. Litten and daughters Della and Clara are visiting relatives at Wheeling and Martin's Ferry.
Mr. Chas. Messerly of Clarington was in town last week.
Miss Maggie Williamson has returned to Wheeling.
Mr. Frank Schafer is visiting friends at Powhatan Point.
Miss Ella Penington was in town last week.
Mr. Schaal, of Marietta, was in town Friday.
Messrs. Patton Thompson and Emmet Litten repaired one of the town pumps Friday, which as been broken for some time past.
Miss Adda Knight spent Saturday and Sunday at home.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, December 24, 1891
Sardis, Dec. 19, 1891
Mr. John Zorn, of Wheeling, was in town Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. O. K. Hubbard are visiting their daughter at Canton.
Mrs. J. M. Goodwin spent last Sunday at Clarington with relatives.
Miss Lizzie Schafer is visiting relatives at Powhatan last week.
Mr. Smith of Wheeling was in town last week.
Several members of the Jr. O.U.A.M. attended the funeral of Mr. Skaggs a member of the Sistersville council last Tuesday.
Ed Richardson is at home.
Mrs. Myrtle Gano has been quite ill for the past 3 weeks.
There will be a Christmas Tree in the M.E. church on Chrsitmas eve. All are cordially invited to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. Noah Litten attended the funeral of Capt. Walker Litten's youngest child on Friday at Clarington.
A few of the Jr. O.U.A.M. bossy attended the flag presentation at Texas on Friday by Hannibal.
Mr. Ed Thompson of Bellaire was on our streets Friday.
Mrs. Davenport of Iowa arrived Friday on the Ben Hur to see her father Mr. Wm. Romick and other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oneil {O'Neil} were at Wheeling last week.
Mr. Earnest Fisher of Hannibal was among friends in town last week.
Wishing all "a merry Christmas."
Clare
Monroe Gazette, December 31, 1891
Sardis, Dec. 26, 1891
The grip has made its appearance again.
Win Sims of Clarington, was in town last week.
Al. Chamberlain was on our streets Tuesday.
Jackson, of Parkersburg, was on our streets Thursday.
Charles Messerley was in town last week.
Miss Quint Dunn returned home Wednesday evening from Wheeling.
Master Arch Umsetter was at Wheeling last week.
Tom Hess has return dome to spend the holidays.
The Christmas Tree passed quietly. All seemed to enjoy themselves.
Albert Frey returned home from Youngstown to spend Christmas.
Frank Lemmon of Pittsburgh has returned home.
Miss Eliza Greer of Martin's Ferry was visiting friends in town last week.
A happy New Year to all.
Clare
The Monroe Gazette, June 18, 1891
Sardis, O., June 15, 1891
Mr. LeClair Sinclair, of Woodsfield, was in town last week.
Mr. Cottrell, of Parkersburg, was in town last week.
Mr. Chas. Cassil, of Woodsfield has opened a jewelry shop in town.
Mr. Williams was in town last week.
There was a part at Mr. Talbott's last week in honor of Miss Mary Ridgeway.
Master Bert Humphrey shot himself through the foot last week.Dr. Lydecker was called upon to dress the wound.
Mrs. O'Neil was at New Martinsville last week.
Dr. Haudenschield made a flying trip home last week.
Mrs. Mozena and son returned home last week.
Mrs. Gatts, of Fish Creek, was visiting friends below town.
The festival given by Jr. O.U.A.M. was quite success.
Everybody enjoyed themselves hugely. The net receipts were about $60. Copenhagen was quite an amusement for the young folks. Mr. Albert Priest was one out of many to represent New Martinsville.
Mrs. Wm. Goodwin, of Clarington, was visiting relatives in town last week.
Mr. Chas. Schaal, of Marietta, called at the residence of Mr. L. B. Harman last week.
Mrs. Albert Rist was visiting friends at Hannibal last week.
Mr. J. W. Litten was on the sick list last week.
Children's Day service passed off quite lively. The speakers addressed a very large audience.
Mr. Voeghtly and wife of Hannibal were visiting at the O'Neil House last Sunday.
Clare
The Monroe Gazette, June 25, 1891
Sardis, Ohio, June 22, 1891
Win Sims was in town last week.
Mrs. Lemmons of near Antioch was visiting her sisters and brother in town, and while at the home of Mrs. A.C. Vetter she fell and broke her limb. Dr.'s Lydecker and Lowthers are attending her.
Mrs. A. J. Walters was attending the W.C.T.U. Convention at Matamoras last week.
Ed Haudenschield was on our streets last week.
Rev. W. G. Lemmon and wife were visiting relatives here last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Knight of Pa., are visiting his bother, Mr. Wm. Knight.
Misses Laura Dally and May Harman were visiting friends and relatives at New Martinsville last week.
J. P. Goodwin is having his house repaired which will be quite an improvement.
Jim Williamson left last week for Chicago.
Miss Adda Anderson returned home from Columbus where she has been attending school.
Noah Litten visited his daughter at Wheeling last week.
Sam Williamson was in town last week.
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. O'Neil were at Bellaire last week.
Master Bert Hofer spent last week with relatives at Hannibal.
Emmet Litten of Sardis and Miss Sallie Ice of Marietta were married at the parsonage Monday evening, June 1st, 1891, by Rev. D. F. Harris.
Clare
The Monroe Gazette, July 9, 1891
Sardis, O., July 6, 1891
Sam Williamson spent a few days at home last week.
Win Sims was in town last week.
Albert Mitchell of Clarington was in town last week.
Gene Dunn made a trip to Woodsfield last week.
Jas. Jackson was here this week.
Stephen Knight and wife returned to their home in Pennsylvania last week.
Miss Fox, of Padens Valley, was in town this week.
Arch Ummsetter, head cook on the Eliza H, has returned home.
Miss Maggie Williamson has returned home after a visit with her brother at Cochransville.
Chas. Noll of Hannibal was on our streets this week.
Mrs. Bowen of Wittens has been spending a few days with her son above town.
Dr. McKelvey of Hannibal passed through town last week.
Clark Leap of New Martinsville was in town last week.
Mr. Brills of Wheeling was in town Thursday.
Fred Hofer was on our streets this week.
Miss Maggie Presentine returned home from Pittsburg and spent the 4th with her parents.
Ed Smittle came home last week.
Frank Lemmon of Pittsburgh is at home for a few days.
The fourth passed very quietly; the young folks, of course, all left town; some were at Sistersville, New Martinsville, Hannibal, Clarington, Cressaps and Powhatan. Everyone reported having a fine time.
Mr. and Mrs. N. Litten are visiting relatives at Martins Ferry and also at New Philadelphia.
Chas. Ice, of Marietta, spent true 4th with his sister, Mrs. C.E. Litten and other friends here.
Miss Florence Hall returned home from Wheeling last Sunday evening on the Courier.
Rev. W. G. Lemmon preached an excellent sermon Sunday evening in the M.E. Church. Quite a large attendance.
Clare
The Monroe County Gazette
, July 16, 1891
Sardis,O., July 13, 1891
Dr. Groux was in town Tuesday.
Jas. Jackson of Clarington was on our streets last week.
Master John Dally made a trip to Pittsburgh Saturday on the steamer Ben Hur.
The following were installed at a meeting of the Jr. O.U.A.M. on Wednesday evening: C.E. Litten, Jr., P.C.; E.D.Thompson, C; W. F. Litten, V.C.; Chas Dally, A.R.S.; Ed Frey, Warden; Fred Drollinger, R.S.; E.W. Litten, F.S; E. W. Gand, Treas; L.B. Harman, I.S.
A part was given at the home of Miss Lou Moffett Thuesday evening. Quite a good attendance for such a bad night.
Gene Dana and Ed Smittle left Wednesday for Pittsburg intending to go on a tow boat.
Mr. Enloe and sister of New Martinsville spent Thursday with relatives in town.
Misses Probst and Haberstick of Wheeling have been visiting relatives here the past week.
Master Bud Romick made a trip to Marietta last week with his father on the Ben Hur.
Mrs. Hofer is visiting her son and daughter this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Goodwin of Pittsburgh are visiting his parents here.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Romick left for their home in Pittsburgh Saturday.
Sardis Normal commenced Monday with J. M. Goddard, Proffessor.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Goodwin are visiting his parents in town.
Miss Daisy Richardson of New Martinsville is spending a few days with relatives here.
Clare
The Monroe County Gazette, July 23, 1891
Sardis, O., July 20, 1891
Dr. Ferguson arrived Monday and will remain a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Goodwin returned to their home in Pittsburg, Monday.
Mrs. Retta Mays and Miss Minnie O'Neil of Hannibal spent Monday with relatives and friends in town.
Frank Lemmon left for Pittsburgh Monday.
Mrs. Presentine made a trip to Wheeling last week.
Croquett seems to be quite an amusement for the young folks at present.
Mrs. Lucy Davis and son of Bellaire were visiting her sister in town Monday.
Mr. Hofer of Hannibal was on our streets Thursday.
Will Williamson of the steamer Ben Hur was on our streets Friday.
Mr. Clem Duvall spent Sunday with friends and relatives.
A select crowd of young folks went picnicking Friday afternoon on the West Virginia Hill and report a good time.
Mr. Chas. Lemmon Sundayed with his parents and friends.
Mr. Sam Hofer made a trip to Pittsburgh last week.
Miss Emma Johnson left for her home in Gallipolis Sunday evening.
The Jr. O.U.A.M. made a pleasant call upon Willie Lemmon Wednesday evening and presented him with the emblem of the Order as a birthday present.
Clare
The Monroe County Gazette,, July 30, 1891
Sardis, O., July 25, 1891
Dr. Boice of Hannibal was in town Wednesday.
Mr. Haudenschield of Antioch was on our streets Tuesday.
Mr. Tom McGrauaham of Wheeling is visiting relatives in town.
Dr. Richardson of New Martinsville was in town Thursday.
W. E. Hogue and Ed Richardson are training horses at New Martinsville for the Wetzel County Fair.
Miss Blanche Frazy is visiting relatives in town.
Miss Mollie Milhorn of Graysville who has been visiting relatives the past week at this place returned home Thursday.
Master Arch Unnsetter of the steamer Ben Hur is at home for a few days.
Dr. McKelvey of Hannibal was in town Tuesday.
Master Chas. Hall has been visiting his aunt at Wheeling this past week.
Miss Bertha Fagert of Wheeling is at home for a few weeks.
Jas. Williamson left on the steamer Courier Friday evening for the H. K. Bedford.
Bert Cramer, clerk of the steamer, Matt Allen, was in town Friday.
Rev. Rutledge of Clarington was in town last week.
Fred Drollinger made a trip to Pittsburgh last week.
Mr. Blum of Wheeling was in town Saturday.
Clare
The Monroe County Gazette
, August 13, 1891
Sardis
Rev. L. L. Fisher preached in the M.E. church last Sunday.
John Ice of Bellaire spent Sunday with his sister and other friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. Haudenschield of near New Castle, visited their son at this place last Sunday.
Vada Boice of Hannibal visited her grandparents at this place the latter part of last week.
Frank Knight left on the steamer Courier for Washington, D.C.
Mrs. Hess of Wheeling visited her sister and other friends here the past week.
Miss Jennie Hare of Matamoras is visiting relatives in town.
Miss Minnie O'Neal was in town last week.
Laura Dally is visiting friends and relatives at Hannibal
Mr. Cottreel was on our streets Friday.
Mrs. Bare is visiting friends in town.
Chas. Dally made a trip to Wheeling last week.
Alice Richardson has returned home.
John Harman made a trip to Sistersville last week.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, November 19, 1891
Sardis, Nov. 14, 1891
Chas. Haudenschield of Hannibal was on our streets Tuesday.
Mike Gano was at Wheeling last week.
Miss Daisy Richardson of New Martinsville was visiting friends in town last week.
D. W. Mozena and Chas. Thomas of Martin's Ferry attended the institution of the K. of P. Lodge and called on friends and relatives here last week.
Win Sims of Clarington was in town Monday.
The Commissioners were in town Wednesday night.
the K. of P. Lodge was instituted here Tuesday night with about 70 charter members. The Bridgeport Lodge did the work. Members from Woodsfield, Clarington and New Martinsville Lodges were also present.
Jas. Jackson of Clarington was in town Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wickham of Wheeling were in town Thursday.
One of the McGrew Bros. was at Pittsburg last week on business.
Bud Romick was at New Martinsville Thursday.
Mrs. Dr. Boice of Hannibal spent a few days last week with friends in town.
Mr. Blum of Wheeling was in town Friday.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, November 26, 1891
Sardis, Nov. 21
Winter has appeared at last.
Frank Lemmon of Pittsburgh was at home Sunday, November 15th celebrating his birthday.
Dr. Ferguson was in town last week.
James Watson was in town Sunday evening.
Miss Lou Moffett attended the wedding of Miss Alice Noll, of Hannibal, last week.
Clem Duvall went to his usual work on the Ben Hur.
Charles Lemmon of Wheeling spent Sunday at home.
Mr. and Mrs. Garbaugh visited friends in town last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Funk were at Hannibal last week.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, December 3, 1891
Sardis, Nov. 28
Mr. Hofer and sons made a trip to Pittsburg last week.
Rev. Harkness of New Martinsville preached an excellent sermon to the Jr. O.U.A.M. last Sunday.
Miss Lily Paden is very low with scarlet fever.
Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Heinlein were at Woodsfield last week.
The Jr. O.U.A.M. met last Wednesday eve with good attendance.
Mrs. Hofer visited friends at Hanibal last week.
E. Romick left Tuesday for Pittsburg.
Capt Walker Litten of Clarington was on our streets one day last week.
Dr. Louther of New Martinsville was in town Tuesday.
Miss Dora Nesbitt was at New Martinsville last week.
Mr. Frank Gano spent Thanksgiving with his parents in town.
Dr. Gale of Newport was called to see Mr. J. M Gano who has been ill for some time past.
Mr. John Harman spent Friday at New Martinsville.
The K. of P. met on Friday eve.
Rev. L. L. Fisher preached a Thanksgiving sermon Thursday.
Miss Tude Jackson of Middlebourne is visiting friends in town.
Monroe Gazette, December 10, 1891
Sardis, Dec. 5, 1891
Miss Lizzie Schafer was at New Martinsville last Wednesday.
Mrs. Lizzie Reis, of Chicago, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Bridgeman.
Mrs. Theis and daughters have returned from Colorado.
Mrs. O'Neil was at New Martinsville last week.
A. E. Michel of Clarington was on our streets Thursday.
Prof. T. A. Clegg was in town last week.
The school seems to be doing well under the superintendency of Profs. Witten, Dennis and Alice Richardson.
See Jr. O.U.A.M. officers elsewhere in this paper.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, December 17, 1891
Sardis
Mr. Wm. Goodwin of CLarington was in town last week.
Mrs. Anderson returned home Thursday evening on the Courier.
Mrs. W. F. Litten and daughters Della and Clara are visiting relatives at Wheeling and Martin's Ferry.
Mr. Chas. Messerly of Clarington was in town last week.
Miss Maggie Williamson has returned to Wheeling.
Mr. Frank Schafer is visiting friends at Powhatan Point.
Miss Ella Penington was in town last week.
Mr. Schaal, of Marietta, was in town Friday.
Messrs. Patton Thompson and Emmet Litten repaired one of the town pumps Friday, which as been broken for some time past.
Miss Adda Knight spent Saturday and Sunday at home.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, December 24, 1891
Sardis, Dec. 19, 1891
Mr. John Zorn, of Wheeling, was in town Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. O. K. Hubbard are visiting their daughter at Canton.
Mrs. J. M. Goodwin spent last Sunday at Clarington with relatives.
Miss Lizzie Schafer is visiting relatives at Powhatan last week.
Mr. Smith of Wheeling was in town last week.
Several members of the Jr. O.U.A.M. attended the funeral of Mr. Skaggs a member of the Sistersville council last Tuesday.
Ed Richardson is at home.
Mrs. Myrtle Gano has been quite ill for the past 3 weeks.
There will be a Christmas Tree in the M.E. church on Chrsitmas eve. All are cordially invited to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. Noah Litten attended the funeral of Capt. Walker Litten's youngest child on Friday at Clarington.
A few of the Jr. O.U.A.M. bossy attended the flag presentation at Texas on Friday by Hannibal.
Mr. Ed Thompson of Bellaire was on our streets Friday.
Mrs. Davenport of Iowa arrived Friday on the Ben Hur to see her father Mr. Wm. Romick and other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oneil {O'Neil} were at Wheeling last week.
Mr. Earnest Fisher of Hannibal was among friends in town last week.
Wishing all "a merry Christmas."
Clare
Monroe Gazette, December 31, 1891
Sardis, Dec. 26, 1891
The grip has made its appearance again.
Win Sims of Clarington, was in town last week.
Al. Chamberlain was on our streets Tuesday.
Jackson, of Parkersburg, was on our streets Thursday.
Charles Messerley was in town last week.
Miss Quint Dunn returned home Wednesday evening from Wheeling.
Master Arch Umsetter was at Wheeling last week.
Tom Hess has return dome to spend the holidays.
The Christmas Tree passed quietly. All seemed to enjoy themselves.
Albert Frey returned home from Youngstown to spend Christmas.
Frank Lemmon of Pittsburgh has returned home.
Miss Eliza Greer of Martin's Ferry was visiting friends in town last week.
A happy New Year to all.
Clare
The Monroe Gazette, June 18, 1891
Sardis, O., June 15, 1891
Mr. LeClair Sinclair, of Woodsfield, was in town last week.
Mr. Cottrell, of Parkersburg, was in town last week.
Mr. Chas. Cassil, of Woodsfield has opened a jewelry shop in town.
Mr. Williams was in town last week.
There was a part at Mr. Talbott's last week in honor of Miss Mary Ridgeway.
Master Bert Humphrey shot himself through the foot last week.Dr. Lydecker was called upon to dress the wound.
Mrs. O'Neil was at New Martinsville last week.
Dr. Haudenschield made a flying trip home last week.
Mrs. Mozena and son returned home last week.
Mrs. Gatts, of Fish Creek, was visiting friends below town.
The festival given by Jr. O.U.A.M. was quite success.
Everybody enjoyed themselves hugely. The net receipts were about $60. Copenhagen was quite an amusement for the young folks. Mr. Albert Priest was one out of many to represent New Martinsville.
Mrs. Wm. Goodwin, of Clarington, was visiting relatives in town last week.
Mr. Chas. Schaal, of Marietta, called at the residence of Mr. L. B. Harman last week.
Mrs. Albert Rist was visiting friends at Hannibal last week.
Mr. J. W. Litten was on the sick list last week.
Children's Day service passed off quite lively. The speakers addressed a very large audience.
Mr. Voeghtly and wife of Hannibal were visiting at the O'Neil House last Sunday.
Clare
The Monroe Gazette, June 25, 1891
Sardis, Ohio, June 22, 1891
Win Sims was in town last week.
Mrs. Lemmons of near Antioch was visiting her sisters and brother in town, and while at the home of Mrs. A.C. Vetter she fell and broke her limb. Dr.'s Lydecker and Lowthers are attending her.
Mrs. A. J. Walters was attending the W.C.T.U. Convention at Matamoras last week.
Ed Haudenschield was on our streets last week.
Rev. W. G. Lemmon and wife were visiting relatives here last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Knight of Pa., are visiting his bother, Mr. Wm. Knight.
Misses Laura Dally and May Harman were visiting friends and relatives at New Martinsville last week.
J. P. Goodwin is having his house repaired which will be quite an improvement.
Jim Williamson left last week for Chicago.
Miss Adda Anderson returned home from Columbus where she has been attending school.
Noah Litten visited his daughter at Wheeling last week.
Sam Williamson was in town last week.
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. O'Neil were at Bellaire last week.
Master Bert Hofer spent last week with relatives at Hannibal.
Emmet Litten of Sardis and Miss Sallie Ice of Marietta were married at the parsonage Monday evening, June 1st, 1891, by Rev. D. F. Harris.
Clare
The Monroe Gazette, July 9, 1891
Sardis, O., July 6, 1891
Sam Williamson spent a few days at home last week.
Win Sims was in town last week.
Albert Mitchell of Clarington was in town last week.
Gene Dunn made a trip to Woodsfield last week.
Jas. Jackson was here this week.
Stephen Knight and wife returned to their home in Pennsylvania last week.
Miss Fox, of Padens Valley, was in town this week.
Arch Ummsetter, head cook on the Eliza H, has returned home.
Miss Maggie Williamson has returned home after a visit with her brother at Cochransville.
Chas. Noll of Hannibal was on our streets this week.
Mrs. Bowen of Wittens has been spending a few days with her son above town.
Dr. McKelvey of Hannibal passed through town last week.
Clark Leap of New Martinsville was in town last week.
Mr. Brills of Wheeling was in town Thursday.
Fred Hofer was on our streets this week.
Miss Maggie Presentine returned home from Pittsburg and spent the 4th with her parents.
Ed Smittle came home last week.
Frank Lemmon of Pittsburgh is at home for a few days.
The fourth passed very quietly; the young folks, of course, all left town; some were at Sistersville, New Martinsville, Hannibal, Clarington, Cressaps and Powhatan. Everyone reported having a fine time.
Mr. and Mrs. N. Litten are visiting relatives at Martins Ferry and also at New Philadelphia.
Chas. Ice, of Marietta, spent true 4th with his sister, Mrs. C.E. Litten and other friends here.
Miss Florence Hall returned home from Wheeling last Sunday evening on the Courier.
Rev. W. G. Lemmon preached an excellent sermon Sunday evening in the M.E. Church. Quite a large attendance.
Clare
The Monroe County Gazette
, July 16, 1891
Sardis,O., July 13, 1891
Dr. Groux was in town Tuesday.
Jas. Jackson of Clarington was on our streets last week.
Master John Dally made a trip to Pittsburgh Saturday on the steamer Ben Hur.
The following were installed at a meeting of the Jr. O.U.A.M. on Wednesday evening: C.E. Litten, Jr., P.C.; E.D.Thompson, C; W. F. Litten, V.C.; Chas Dally, A.R.S.; Ed Frey, Warden; Fred Drollinger, R.S.; E.W. Litten, F.S; E. W. Gand, Treas; L.B. Harman, I.S.
A part was given at the home of Miss Lou Moffett Thuesday evening. Quite a good attendance for such a bad night.
Gene Dana and Ed Smittle left Wednesday for Pittsburg intending to go on a tow boat.
Mr. Enloe and sister of New Martinsville spent Thursday with relatives in town.
Misses Probst and Haberstick of Wheeling have been visiting relatives here the past week.
Master Bud Romick made a trip to Marietta last week with his father on the Ben Hur.
Mrs. Hofer is visiting her son and daughter this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Goodwin of Pittsburgh are visiting his parents here.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Romick left for their home in Pittsburgh Saturday.
Sardis Normal commenced Monday with J. M. Goddard, Proffessor.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Goodwin are visiting his parents in town.
Miss Daisy Richardson of New Martinsville is spending a few days with relatives here.
Clare
The Monroe County Gazette, July 23, 1891
Sardis, O., July 20, 1891
Dr. Ferguson arrived Monday and will remain a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Goodwin returned to their home in Pittsburg, Monday.
Mrs. Retta Mays and Miss Minnie O'Neil of Hannibal spent Monday with relatives and friends in town.
Frank Lemmon left for Pittsburgh Monday.
Mrs. Presentine made a trip to Wheeling last week.
Croquett seems to be quite an amusement for the young folks at present.
Mrs. Lucy Davis and son of Bellaire were visiting her sister in town Monday.
Mr. Hofer of Hannibal was on our streets Thursday.
Will Williamson of the steamer Ben Hur was on our streets Friday.
Mr. Clem Duvall spent Sunday with friends and relatives.
A select crowd of young folks went picnicking Friday afternoon on the West Virginia Hill and report a good time.
Mr. Chas. Lemmon Sundayed with his parents and friends.
Mr. Sam Hofer made a trip to Pittsburgh last week.
Miss Emma Johnson left for her home in Gallipolis Sunday evening.
The Jr. O.U.A.M. made a pleasant call upon Willie Lemmon Wednesday evening and presented him with the emblem of the Order as a birthday present.
Clare
The Monroe County Gazette,, July 30, 1891
Sardis, O., July 25, 1891
Dr. Boice of Hannibal was in town Wednesday.
Mr. Haudenschield of Antioch was on our streets Tuesday.
Mr. Tom McGrauaham of Wheeling is visiting relatives in town.
Dr. Richardson of New Martinsville was in town Thursday.
W. E. Hogue and Ed Richardson are training horses at New Martinsville for the Wetzel County Fair.
Miss Blanche Frazy is visiting relatives in town.
Miss Mollie Milhorn of Graysville who has been visiting relatives the past week at this place returned home Thursday.
Master Arch Unnsetter of the steamer Ben Hur is at home for a few days.
Dr. McKelvey of Hannibal was in town Tuesday.
Master Chas. Hall has been visiting his aunt at Wheeling this past week.
Miss Bertha Fagert of Wheeling is at home for a few weeks.
Jas. Williamson left on the steamer Courier Friday evening for the H. K. Bedford.
Bert Cramer, clerk of the steamer, Matt Allen, was in town Friday.
Rev. Rutledge of Clarington was in town last week.
Fred Drollinger made a trip to Pittsburgh last week.
Mr. Blum of Wheeling was in town Saturday.
Clare
The Monroe County Gazette
, August 13, 1891
Sardis
Rev. L. L. Fisher preached in the M.E. church last Sunday.
John Ice of Bellaire spent Sunday with his sister and other friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. Haudenschield of near New Castle, visited their son at this place last Sunday.
Vada Boice of Hannibal visited her grandparents at this place the latter part of last week.
Frank Knight left on the steamer Courier for Washington, D.C.
Mrs. Hess of Wheeling visited her sister and other friends here the past week.
Miss Jennie Hare of Matamoras is visiting relatives in town.
Miss Minnie O'Neal was in town last week.
Laura Dally is visiting friends and relatives at Hannibal
Mr. Cottreel was on our streets Friday.
Mrs. Bare is visiting friends in town.
Chas. Dally made a trip to Wheeling last week.
Alice Richardson has returned home.
John Harman made a trip to Sistersville last week.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, December 3, 1891
Sardis, Nov. 28
Mr. Hofer and sons made a trip to Pittsburg last week.
Rev. Harkness of New Martinsville preached an excellent sermon to the Jr. O.U.A.M. last Sunday.
Miss Lily Paden is very low with scarlet fever.
Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Heinlein were at Woodsfield last week.
The Jr. O.U.A.M. met last Wednesday eve with good attendance.
Mrs. Hofer visited friends at Hanibal last week.
E. Romick left Tuesday for Pittsburg.
Capt Walker Litten of Clarington was on our streets one day last week.
Dr. Louther of New Martinsville was in town Tuesday.
Miss Dora Nesbitt was at New Martinsville last week.
Mr. Frank Gano spent Thanksgiving with his parents in town.
Dr. Gale of Newport was called to see Mr. J. M Gano who has been ill for some time past.
Mr. John Harman spent Friday at New Martinsville.
The K. of P. met on Friday eve.
Rev. L. L. Fisher preached a Thanksgiving sermon Thursday.
Miss Tude Jackson of Middlebourne is visiting friends in town.
Monroe Gazette, December 10, 1891
Sardis, Dec. 5, 1891
Miss Lizzie Schafer was at New Martinsville last Wednesday.
Mrs. Lizzie Reis, of Chicago, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Bridgeman.
Mrs. Theis and daughters have returned from Colorado.
Mrs. O'Neil was at New Martinsville last week.
A. E. Michel of Clarington was on our streets Thursday.
Prof. T. A. Clegg was in town last week.
The school seems to be doing well under the superintendency of Profs. Witten, Dennis and Alice Richardson.
See Jr. O.U.A.M. officers elsewhere in this paper.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, December 17, 1891
Sardis
Mr. Wm. Goodwin of CLarington was in town last week.
Mrs. Anderson returned home Thursday evening on the Courier.
Mrs. W. F. Litten and daughters Della and Clara are visiting relatives at Wheeling and Martin's Ferry.
Mr. Chas. Messerly of Clarington was in town last week.
Miss Maggie Williamson has returned to Wheeling.
Mr. Frank Schafer is visiting friends at Powhatan Point.
Miss Ella Penington was in town last week.
Mr. Schaal, of Marietta, was in town Friday.
Messrs. Patton Thompson and Emmet Litten repaired one of the town pumps Friday, which as been broken for some time past.
Miss Adda Knight spent Saturday and Sunday at home.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, December 24, 1891
Sardis, Dec. 19, 1891
Mr. John Zorn, of Wheeling, was in town Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. O. K. Hubbard are visiting their daughter at Canton.
Mrs. J. M. Goodwin spent last Sunday at Clarington with relatives.
Miss Lizzie Schafer is visiting relatives at Powhatan last week.
Mr. Smith of Wheeling was in town last week.
Several members of the Jr. O.U.A.M. attended the funeral of Mr. Skaggs a member of the Sistersville council last Tuesday.
Ed Richardson is at home.
Mrs. Myrtle Gano has been quite ill for the past 3 weeks.
There will be a Christmas Tree in the M.E. church on Chrsitmas eve. All are cordially invited to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. Noah Litten attended the funeral of Capt. Walker Litten's youngest child on Friday at Clarington.
A few of the Jr. O.U.A.M. bossy attended the flag presentation at Texas on Friday by Hannibal.
Mr. Ed Thompson of Bellaire was on our streets Friday.
Mrs. Davenport of Iowa arrived Friday on the Ben Hur to see her father Mr. Wm. Romick and other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oneil {O'Neil} were at Wheeling last week.
Mr. Earnest Fisher of Hannibal was among friends in town last week.
Wishing all "a merry Christmas."
Clare
Monroe Gazette, December 31, 1891
Sardis, Dec. 26, 1891
The grip has made its appearance again.
Win Sims of Clarington, was in town last week.
Al. Chamberlain was on our streets Tuesday.
Jackson, of Parkersburg, was on our streets Thursday.
Charles Messerley was in town last week.
Miss Quint Dunn returned home Wednesday evening from Wheeling.
Master Arch Umsetter was at Wheeling last week.
Tom Hess has return dome to spend the holidays.
The Christmas Tree passed quietly. All seemed to enjoy themselves.
Albert Frey returned home from Youngstown to spend Christmas.
Frank Lemmon of Pittsburgh has returned home.
Miss Eliza Greer of Martin's Ferry was visiting friends in town last week.
A happy New Year to all.
Clare
The Monroe Gazette, June 18, 1891
Sardis, O., June 15, 1891
Mr. LeClair Sinclair, of Woodsfield, was in town last week.
Mr. Cottrell, of Parkersburg, was in town last week.
Mr. Chas. Cassil, of Woodsfield has opened a jewelry shop in town.
Mr. Williams was in town last week.
There was a part at Mr. Talbott's last week in honor of Miss Mary Ridgeway.
Master Bert Humphrey shot himself through the foot last week.Dr. Lydecker was called upon to dress the wound.
Mrs. O'Neil was at New Martinsville last week.
Dr. Haudenschield made a flying trip home last week.
Mrs. Mozena and son returned home last week.
Mrs. Gatts, of Fish Creek, was visiting friends below town.
The festival given by Jr. O.U.A.M. was quite success.
Everybody enjoyed themselves hugely. The net receipts were about $60. Copenhagen was quite an amusement for the young folks. Mr. Albert Priest was one out of many to represent New Martinsville.
Mrs. Wm. Goodwin, of Clarington, was visiting relatives in town last week.
Mr. Chas. Schaal, of Marietta, called at the residence of Mr. L. B. Harman last week.
Mrs. Albert Rist was visiting friends at Hannibal last week.
Mr. J. W. Litten was on the sick list last week.
Children's Day service passed off quite lively. The speakers addressed a very large audience.
Mr. Voeghtly and wife of Hannibal were visiting at the O'Neil House last Sunday.
Clare
The Monroe Gazette, June 25, 1891
Sardis, Ohio, June 22, 1891
Win Sims was in town last week.
Mrs. Lemmons of near Antioch was visiting her sisters and brother in town, and while at the home of Mrs. A.C. Vetter she fell and broke her limb. Dr.'s Lydecker and Lowthers are attending her.
Mrs. A. J. Walters was attending the W.C.T.U. Convention at Matamoras last week.
Ed Haudenschield was on our streets last week.
Rev. W. G. Lemmon and wife were visiting relatives here last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Knight of Pa., are visiting his bother, Mr. Wm. Knight.
Misses Laura Dally and May Harman were visiting friends and relatives at New Martinsville last week.
J. P. Goodwin is having his house repaired which will be quite an improvement.
Jim Williamson left last week for Chicago.
Miss Adda Anderson returned home from Columbus where she has been attending school.
Noah Litten visited his daughter at Wheeling last week.
Sam Williamson was in town last week.
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. O'Neil were at Bellaire last week.
Master Bert Hofer spent last week with relatives at Hannibal.
Emmet Litten of Sardis and Miss Sallie Ice of Marietta were married at the parsonage Monday evening, June 1st, 1891, by Rev. D. F. Harris.
Clare
The Monroe Gazette, July 9, 1891
Sardis, O., July 6, 1891
Sam Williamson spent a few days at home last week.
Win Sims was in town last week.
Albert Mitchell of Clarington was in town last week.
Gene Dunn made a trip to Woodsfield last week.
Jas. Jackson was here this week.
Stephen Knight and wife returned to their home in Pennsylvania last week.
Miss Fox, of Padens Valley, was in town this week.
Arch Ummsetter, head cook on the Eliza H, has returned home.
Miss Maggie Williamson has returned home after a visit with her brother at Cochransville.
Chas. Noll of Hannibal was on our streets this week.
Mrs. Bowen of Wittens has been spending a few days with her son above town.
Dr. McKelvey of Hannibal passed through town last week.
Clark Leap of New Martinsville was in town last week.
Mr. Brills of Wheeling was in town Thursday.
Fred Hofer was on our streets this week.
Miss Maggie Presentine returned home from Pittsburg and spent the 4th with her parents.
Ed Smittle came home last week.
Frank Lemmon of Pittsburgh is at home for a few days.
The fourth passed very quietly; the young folks, of course, all left town; some were at Sistersville, New Martinsville, Hannibal, Clarington, Cressaps and Powhatan. Everyone reported having a fine time.
Mr. and Mrs. N. Litten are visiting relatives at Martins Ferry and also at New Philadelphia.
Chas. Ice, of Marietta, spent true 4th with his sister, Mrs. C.E. Litten and other friends here.
Miss Florence Hall returned home from Wheeling last Sunday evening on the Courier.
Rev. W. G. Lemmon preached an excellent sermon Sunday evening in the M.E. Church. Quite a large attendance.
Clare
The Monroe County Gazette
, July 16, 1891
Sardis,O., July 13, 1891
Dr. Groux was in town Tuesday.
Jas. Jackson of Clarington was on our streets last week.
Master John Dally made a trip to Pittsburgh Saturday on the steamer Ben Hur.
The following were installed at a meeting of the Jr. O.U.A.M. on Wednesday evening: C.E. Litten, Jr., P.C.; E.D.Thompson, C; W. F. Litten, V.C.; Chas Dally, A.R.S.; Ed Frey, Warden; Fred Drollinger, R.S.; E.W. Litten, F.S; E. W. Gand, Treas; L.B. Harman, I.S.
A part was given at the home of Miss Lou Moffett Thuesday evening. Quite a good attendance for such a bad night.
Gene Dana and Ed Smittle left Wednesday for Pittsburg intending to go on a tow boat.
Mr. Enloe and sister of New Martinsville spent Thursday with relatives in town.
Misses Probst and Haberstick of Wheeling have been visiting relatives here the past week.
Master Bud Romick made a trip to Marietta last week with his father on the Ben Hur.
Mrs. Hofer is visiting her son and daughter this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Goodwin of Pittsburgh are visiting his parents here.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Romick left for their home in Pittsburgh Saturday.
Sardis Normal commenced Monday with J. M. Goddard, Proffessor.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Goodwin are visiting his parents in town.
Miss Daisy Richardson of New Martinsville is spending a few days with relatives here.
Clare
The Monroe County Gazette, July 23, 1891
Sardis, O., July 20, 1891
Dr. Ferguson arrived Monday and will remain a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Goodwin returned to their home in Pittsburg, Monday.
Mrs. Retta Mays and Miss Minnie O'Neil of Hannibal spent Monday with relatives and friends in town.
Frank Lemmon left for Pittsburgh Monday.
Mrs. Presentine made a trip to Wheeling last week.
Croquett seems to be quite an amusement for the young folks at present.
Mrs. Lucy Davis and son of Bellaire were visiting her sister in town Monday.
Mr. Hofer of Hannibal was on our streets Thursday.
Will Williamson of the steamer Ben Hur was on our streets Friday.
Mr. Clem Duvall spent Sunday with friends and relatives.
A select crowd of young folks went picnicking Friday afternoon on the West Virginia Hill and report a good time.
Mr. Chas. Lemmon Sundayed with his parents and friends.
Mr. Sam Hofer made a trip to Pittsburgh last week.
Miss Emma Johnson left for her home in Gallipolis Sunday evening.
The Jr. O.U.A.M. made a pleasant call upon Willie Lemmon Wednesday evening and presented him with the emblem of the Order as a birthday present.
Clare
The Monroe County Gazette,, July 30, 1891
Sardis, O., July 25, 1891
Dr. Boice of Hannibal was in town Wednesday.
Mr. Haudenschield of Antioch was on our streets Tuesday.
Mr. Tom McGrauaham of Wheeling is visiting relatives in town.
Dr. Richardson of New Martinsville was in town Thursday.
W. E. Hogue and Ed Richardson are training horses at New Martinsville for the Wetzel County Fair.
Miss Blanche Frazy is visiting relatives in town.
Miss Mollie Milhorn of Graysville who has been visiting relatives the past week at this place returned home Thursday.
Master Arch Unnsetter of the steamer Ben Hur is at home for a few days.
Dr. McKelvey of Hannibal was in town Tuesday.
Master Chas. Hall has been visiting his aunt at Wheeling this past week.
Miss Bertha Fagert of Wheeling is at home for a few weeks.
Jas. Williamson left on the steamer Courier Friday evening for the H. K. Bedford.
Bert Cramer, clerk of the steamer, Matt Allen, was in town Friday.
Rev. Rutledge of Clarington was in town last week.
Fred Drollinger made a trip to Pittsburgh last week.
Mr. Blum of Wheeling was in town Saturday.
Clare
The Monroe County Gazette
, August 13, 1891
Sardis
Rev. L. L. Fisher preached in the M.E. church last Sunday.
John Ice of Bellaire spent Sunday with his sister and other friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. Haudenschield of near New Castle, visited their son at this place last Sunday.
Vada Boice of Hannibal visited her grandparents at this place the latter part of last week.
Frank Knight left on the steamer Courier for Washington, D.C.
Mrs. Hess of Wheeling visited her sister and other friends here the past week.
Miss Jennie Hare of Matamoras is visiting relatives in town.
Miss Minnie O'Neal was in town last week.
Laura Dally is visiting friends and relatives at Hannibal
Mr. Cottreel was on our streets Friday.
Mrs. Bare is visiting friends in town.
Chas. Dally made a trip to Wheeling last week.
Alice Richardson has returned home.
John Harman made a trip to Sistersville last week.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, December 17, 1891
Sardis
Mr. Wm. Goodwin of CLarington was in town last week.
Mrs. Anderson returned home Thursday evening on the Courier.
Mrs. W. F. Litten and daughters Della and Clara are visiting relatives at Wheeling and Martin's Ferry.
Mr. Chas. Messerly of Clarington was in town last week.
Miss Maggie Williamson has returned to Wheeling.
Mr. Frank Schafer is visiting friends at Powhatan Point.
Miss Ella Penington was in town last week.
Mr. Schaal, of Marietta, was in town Friday.
Messrs. Patton Thompson and Emmet Litten repaired one of the town pumps Friday, which as been broken for some time past.
Miss Adda Knight spent Saturday and Sunday at home.
Clare
Monroe Gazette, December 24, 1891
Sardis, Dec. 19, 1891
Mr. John Zorn, of Wheeling, was in town Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. O. K. Hubbard are visiting their daughter at Canton.
Mrs. J. M. Goodwin spent last Sunday at Clarington with relatives.
Miss Lizzie Schafer is visiting relatives at Powhatan last week.
Mr. Smith of Wheeling was in town last week.
Several members of the Jr. O.U.A.M. attended the funeral of Mr. Skaggs a member of the Sistersville council last Tuesday.
Ed Richardson is at home.
Mrs. Myrtle Gano has been quite ill for the past 3 weeks.
There will be a Christmas Tree in the M.E. church on Chrsitmas eve. All are cordially invited to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. Noah Litten attended the funeral of Capt. Walker Litten's youngest child on Friday at Clarington.
A few of the Jr. O.U.A.M. bossy attended the flag presentation at Texas on Friday by Hannibal.
Mr. Ed Thompson of Bellaire was on our streets Friday.
Mrs. Davenport of Iowa arrived Friday on the Ben Hur to see her father Mr. Wm. Romick and other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oneil {O'Neil} were at Wheeling last week.
Mr. Earnest Fisher of Hannibal was among friends in town last week.
Wishing all "a merry Christmas."
Clare
Monroe Gazette, December 31, 1891
Sardis, Dec. 26, 1891
The grip has made its appearance again.
Win Sims of Clarington, was in town last week.
Al. Chamberlain was on our streets Tuesday.
Jackson, of Parkersburg, was on our streets Thursday.
Charles Messerley was in town last week.
Miss Quint Dunn returned home Wednesday evening from Wheeling.
Master Arch Umsetter was at Wheeling last week.
Tom Hess has return dome to spend the holidays.
The Christmas Tree passed quietly. All seemed to enjoy themselves.
Albert Frey returned home from Youngstown to spend Christmas.
Frank Lemmon of Pittsburgh has returned home.
Miss Eliza Greer of Martin's Ferry was visiting friends in town last week.
A happy New Year to all.
Clare
The Monroe Gazette, June 18, 1891
Sardis, O., June 15, 1891
Mr. LeClair Sinclair, of Woodsfield, was in town last week.
Mr. Cottrell, of Parkersburg, was in town last week.
Mr. Chas. Cassil, of Woodsfield has opened a jewelry shop in town.
Mr. Williams was in town last week.
There was a part at Mr. Talbott's last week in honor of Miss Mary Ridgeway.
Master Bert Humphrey shot himself through the foot last week.Dr. Lydecker was called upon to dress the wound.
Mrs. O'Neil was at New Martinsville last week.
Dr. Haudenschield made a flying trip home last week.
Mrs. Mozena and son returned home last week.
Mrs. Gatts, of Fish Creek, was visiting friends below town.
The festival given by Jr. O.U.A.M. was quite success.
Everybody enjoyed themselves hugely. The net receipts were about $60. Copenhagen was quite an amusement for the young folks. Mr. Albert Priest was one out of many to represent New Martinsville.
Mrs. Wm. Goodwin, of Clarington, was visiting relatives in town last week.
Mr. Chas. Schaal, of Marietta, called at the residence of Mr. L. B. Harman last week.
Mrs. Albert Rist was visiting friends at Hannibal last week.
Mr. J. W. Litten was on the sick list last week.
Children's Day service passed off quite lively. The speakers addressed a very large audience.
Mr. Voeghtly and wife of Hannibal were visiting at the O'Neil House last Sunday.
Clare
The Monroe Gazette, June 25, 1891
Sardis, Ohio, June 22, 1891
Win Sims was in town last week.
Mrs. Lemmons of near Antioch was visiting her sisters and brother in town, and while at the home of Mrs. A.C. Vetter she fell and broke her limb. Dr.'s Lydecker and Lowthers are attending her.
Mrs. A. J. Walters was attending the W.C.T.U. Convention at Matamoras last week.
Ed Haudenschield was on our streets last week.
Rev. W. G. Lemmon and wife were visiting relatives here last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Knight of Pa., are visiting his bother, Mr. Wm. Knight.
Misses Laura Dally and May Harman were visiting friends and relatives at New Martinsville last week.
J. P. Goodwin is having his house repaired which will be quite an improvement.
Jim Williamson left last week for Chicago.
Miss Adda Anderson returned home from Columbus where she has been attending school.
Noah Litten visited his daughter at Wheeling last week.
Sam Williamson was in town last week.
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. O'Neil were at Bellaire last week.
Master Bert Hofer spent last week with relatives at Hannibal.
Emmet Litten of Sardis and Miss Sallie Ice of Marietta were married at the parsonage Monday evening, June 1st, 1891, by Rev. D. F. Harris.
Clare
The Monroe Gazette, July 9, 1891
Sardis, O., July 6, 1891
Sam Williamson spent a few days at home last week.
Win Sims was in town last week.
Albert Mitchell of Clarington was in town last week.
Gene Dunn made a trip to Woodsfield last week.
Jas. Jackson was here this week.
Stephen Knight and wife returned to their home in Pennsylvania last week.
Miss Fox, of Padens Valley, was in town this week.
Arch Ummsetter, head cook on the Eliza H, has returned home.
Miss Maggie Williamson has returned home after a visit with her brother at Cochransville.
Chas. Noll of Hannibal was on our streets this week.
Mrs. Bowen of Wittens has been spending a few days with her son above town.
Dr. McKelvey of Hannibal passed through town last week.
Clark Leap of New Martinsville was in town last week.
Mr. Brills of Wheeling was in town Thursday.
Fred Hofer was on our streets this week.
Miss Maggie Presentine returned home from Pittsburg and spent the 4th with her parents.
Ed Smittle came home last week.
Frank Lemmon of Pittsburgh is at home for a few days.
The fourth passed very quietly; the young folks, of course, all left town; some were at Sistersville, New Martinsville, Hannibal, Clarington, Cressaps and Powhatan. Everyone reported having a fine time.
Mr. and Mrs. N. Litten are visiting relatives at Martins Ferry and also at New Philadelphia.
Chas. Ice, of Marietta, spent true 4th with his sister, Mrs. C.E. Litten and other friends here.
Miss Florence Hall returned home from Wheeling last Sunday evening on the Courier.
Rev. W. G. Lemmon preached an excellent sermon Sunday evening in the M.E. Church. Quite a large attendance.
Clare
The Monroe County Gazette
, July 16, 1891
Sardis,O., July 13, 1891
Monroe Gazette, December 31, 1891
Sardis, Dec. 26, 1891
The grip has made its appearance again.
Win Sims of Clarington, was in town last week.
Al. Chamberlain was on our streets Tuesday.
Jackson, of Parkersburg, was on our streets Thursday.
Charles Messerley was in town last week.
Miss Quint Dunn returned home Wednesday evening from Wheeling.
Master Arch Umsetter was at Wheeling last week.
Tom Hess has return dome to spend the holidays.
The Christmas Tree passed quietly. All seemed to enjoy themselves.
Albert Frey returned home from Youngstown to spend Christmas.
Frank Lemmon of Pittsburgh has returned home.
Miss Eliza Greer of Martin's Ferry was visiting friends in town last week.
A happy New Year to all.
Clare
The Monroe Gazette, June 18, 1891Dr. Groux was in town Tuesday.
Jas. Jackson of Clarington was on our streets last week.
Master John Dally made a trip to Pittsburgh Saturday on the steamer Ben Hur.
The following were installed at a meeting of the Jr. O.U.A.M. on Wednesday evening: C.E. Litten, Jr., P.C.; E.D.Thompson, C; W. F. Litten, V.C.; Chas Dally, A.R.S.; Ed Frey, Warden; Fred Drollinger, R.S.; E.W. Litten, F.S; E. W. Gand, Treas; L.B. Harman, I.S.
A part was given at the home of Miss Lou Moffett Thuesday evening. Quite a good attendance for such a bad night.
Gene Dana and Ed Smittle left Wednesday for Pittsburg intending to go on a tow boat.
Mr. Enloe and sister of New Martinsville spent Thursday with relatives in town.
Misses Probst and Haberstick of Wheeling have been visiting relatives here the past week.
Master Bud Romick made a trip to Marietta last week with his father on the Ben Hur.
Mrs. Hofer is visiting her son and daughter this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Goodwin of Pittsburgh are visiting his parents here.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Romick left for their home in Pittsburgh Saturday.
Sardis Normal commenced Monday with J. M. Goddard, Proffessor.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Goodwin are visiting his parents in town.
Miss Daisy Richardson of New Martinsville is spending a few days with relatives here.
Clare
The Monroe County Gazette, July 23, 1891
Sardis, O., July 20, 1891Dr. Ferguson arrived Monday and will remain a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Goodwin returned to their home in Pittsburg, Monday.
Mrs. Retta Mays and Miss Minnie O'Neil of Hannibal spent Monday with relatives and friends in town.
Frank Lemmon left for Pittsburgh Monday.
Mrs. Presentine made a trip to Wheeling last week.
Croquett seems to be quite an amusement for the young folks at present.
Mrs. Lucy Davis and son of Bellaire were visiting her sister in town Monday.
Mr. Hofer of Hannibal was on our streets Thursday.
Will Williamson of the steamer Ben Hur was on our streets Friday.
Mr. Clem Duvall spent Sunday with friends and relatives.
A select crowd of young folks went picnicking Friday afternoon on the West Virginia Hill and report a good time.
Mr. Chas. Lemmon Sundayed with his parents and friends.
Mr. Sam Hofer made a trip to Pittsburgh last week.
Miss Emma Johnson left for her home in Gallipolis Sunday evening.
The Jr. O.U.A.M. made a pleasant call upon Willie Lemmon Wednesday evening and presented him with the emblem of the Order as a birthday present.
Clare
The Monroe County Gazette,, July 30, 1891
Sardis, O., July 25, 1891Dr. Boice of Hannibal was in town Wednesday.
Mr. Haudenschield of Antioch was on our streets Tuesday.
Mr. Tom McGrauaham of Wheeling is visiting relatives in town.
Dr. Richardson of New Martinsville was in town Thursday.
W. E. Hogue and Ed Richardson are training horses at New Martinsville for the Wetzel County Fair.
Miss Blanche Frazy is visiting relatives in town.
Miss Mollie Milhorn of Graysville who has been visiting relatives the past week at this place returned home Thursday.
Master Arch Unnsetter of the steamer Ben Hur is at home for a few days.
Dr. McKelvey of Hannibal was in town Tuesday.
Master Chas. Hall has been visiting his aunt at Wheeling this past week.
Miss Bertha Fagert of Wheeling is at home for a few weeks.
Jas. Williamson left on the steamer Courier Friday evening for the H. K. Bedford.
Bert Cramer, clerk of the steamer, Matt Allen, was in town Friday.
Rev. Rutledge of Clarington was in town last week.
Fred Drollinger made a trip to Pittsburgh last week.
Mr. Blum of Wheeling was in town Saturday.
Clare
