The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-03-02
Kind Words From Our Exchanges;
Tylef Indepondent.

Tyler independent.
Mr.. G. w. Hamilton has phr.
chased the Spirit of Democracy, Of
W .ods6eld, o. We are sorry t. loose
Mr. and Mrs. H. R. West from the edi-
torial ranks but extend to the new pro.
prittor the friendly hand Of felc wshir.
Wetzel Co., Democrat
Gen. Henry R West has sold the
Spirit of Democracy 10 MIR. g.. W. Ham
ilton. The Spirit is one Of the old re-
liable Democratic papers and Mr.. Ham
ilton will keep ,ts anciert reputation and
character sacred. Mr.. and Mrs. West
were number One editors b. th Of them
and We art sorry to lose them.
Bellaire Herald.
The Woo,'sfeld Spirit OF Democracy
this week contained the vsIedict Try ,f
H. R and Mary c. West, who recently
sold the paper to G. W. Hami-t'n.
We wish the new propri' FOR success. and
hope the Pspef will continue to be. as it
ever has been, filed with Democr: tic
principles.
St. Clairsville Ga5etts-
The vaIedictory of Gen. Henry r. and
Mary c. West, editors OF the Woods
feld Spnis OF Democracy, appears in
this weeks "Spnit." The "Spiri'," un-
der their charge, has beer political and
financial success and we are sorry t)
lose them from the ranks of the craft
and wish them abundant success in their
future calling, whatever It may be.
cambridge Jcffersoniah.
The Woodsfeld Spirit OF Democracy
has been sold by Gen. H R. West and
Mrs. Mary C. West to G. W. Ham,
ilton, more familiarly known as "Wire.
We regret to part With these old and ex
cellent neighbors hut We are pleased that
their successor is one of the most tai.
ented aid progressive young Democrats
Of the county. We predict large share
Of prosperity under the new manage.
ment. Gen. West is now an agent oi
the Government in Idaho
Caldwell Journsl.
The Spirit Of Democracy, of Woods.
field, has heeh sold'to G. W. .Hadiltont
one OF the best and honored citizens o
Monroe Court7, for a handsome con
siderasion. For the past few months tht
Spirit has been controlled and edited ir
commendable:: manner by Mrs. Mary
c, West, the good wife Of its proprietor
The sale involves the loss to Woodsfielt
society OF management and many re-
grets will be felt at her departure. Mr.
Hamilton. who assumes control Of tha
paper is an able newspaper man con
sistent Democrat and will do the fai
thing toward holding the dyed-in.lhe
wool Democrsts OF oil Monroe dowr
{, their kni ting. May Bro. Hamilton
prosper IN his new venture.
Shelby Co., Democrat.
Gen. H. R. West has sold the Spfri
of Democracy to G W. Hamilton. H.
ha. been connected with the Spirit 70
more than twenty Eve ears. most Of tha
time as edit r and proprietor. In al
that time be was like be vas in the army
independent aha courageous. Tbougl
al times or t cised BY men in his OWL
party for his course, he proved bimsel
true to his party, hchest IN his convic
li,ns, and gel tlemanly TO hi, opponents
We knew him and Mrs. Wet. who hR
been bis able assistant Oh the pspe: 70
a number OF years, irtimstely, ii and re
gret their retirement from journalism
In entering upon new field Of labor W
tru. they will be we'll rewarded for thei
long and faithful services to the public
Mr.. Hamilton, who takes charge of th
paper. is q young lawyer Of good edu
cation. aud We predict be will sustain ii
reputation the paper has gained uude
its former management.