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The Spirit of Democracy, July 20, 1899
(Deferred from last week)
A very enjoyable social event was the surprise party given at the residence of G. W. Fisher Wednesday evening in honor of his wife, Mrs. Lib Fisher that being her birthday anniversary. Quite a large crowd was present and the surprise was complete, Mr. Fisher and daughter Miss Tillie having succeeded in making all arrangements without Mrs. Fisher's knowledge. After supper it was proposed that Mr. and Mrs. Fisher would go to see the Wise oil well which is not far from Mr. Fisher's farm. When they returned after couple of hours absence Mrs. Fisher was completely surprised to find the house and yard filled with her friends and neighbors. After recovering from her surprise she was presented with several tokens of regard and many wishes for many happy returns. The evening was pleasantly spent in social conversation. Refreshments were served and at a late hour the guests departed expressing their enjoyment of the pleasant evening. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Greenbank of Summerfield were present, also, friends from Lewisville.
Our farmers are busily engaged with their harvests. Wheat is all harvested and hay harvest is progressing finely. The threshing machine will soon be heard.
Miss Mary Berry of Pittsburg Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. John Schrody of Bloomfield Ohio, visited their father Mr. David Schrody last week.
Miss Rebecca Jarret of Woodsfield was the guest of her friend Miss Tressie Moore Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Mason is visiting her sister Mrs. Margaret Williams of Round Bottom.
Miss Mary Moore attended teachers' examination at Woodsfield Saturday.
Messrs. Wiley of Ozark repainted our school house last week.
The Spirit of Democracy
, December 7, 1899
Miss Trissie Moore is teaching the Johnson school, as a substitute for A. E. Harper of Ozark who has been sick for some time. Mr. Harper is improving in health.
C. C. Wise of Lewisville is teaching our school this winter. This is Mr. Wise's first experience as a teacher. He is having a good school.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burkhart of Wills Creek spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Michael Burkhart of this place.
Mrs. Margaret Moore was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. Moore and other relatives of Quaker Ridge last week.
Mr. Hune photographer of Lewisville was here Wednesday and took a photograph of our school.
Miss Janie Finch of Barnesville is visiting her uncle Mr. J. C. Pickens of this place.
Mr. and Mrs. David Stimpert visited their son W. H. Stimpert one day last week.