Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-03-04

home he procured book 1t the house of j.
b. Flnck. Esq Mr.. Fluck wrapped paper
around It, at which the Doctors horse became
frightened, ran away, and became entirely un
mana geable. The Doctor, losing his equilib-
rum in the saddle, was violently thrown upon
some logs and brush by the roadside. by which
his ankle bone was badly broken, and sharp
knot on QUO of the logs pierced the skin and
fesh in such o manner, that pieces of the bro
ken bone we're found in the stocking The
horse ran on TO tho barn, unnoticcd by any
one. The night was cold and dreary--the doc
tor lying alone unable TO move, and in intense
agony He called for help, but as few were
astir at that hour of the night, bis cOlis were
unheard, and be remained iu this horrible sit
uatio.. for Ito himl long time, hafaFa any ane
came TO his relief Az last be was heard By
Slr. George W. Grove, who was passing along
tho main roa6; he procured assistance, and con-
Yeyed the Doctor to his oBn house and horror
stricken family. DR.. S. Smith, of Woodberry,
VAS Immediately sent for, who came in haste,
set the bone, and dressed the wounds. The
family and kind friends assiduously admins
tered te all his wants, and used every effort IN
their power to make him as comfortable as pos
sible, but the wounds could not heal. Dr,
Smith, true TO his phlanthropic natures was un-
firing in bis exertions 20 restore the Doctor to
soundness, called ether physicians to his assis>
tance, but so yexed was the case, that amputa
tion was 6oally decided upon 10y several med
| ical gentlemen in eousultatiou) as the only
remedy. The operation was performed a few
days ago, by DR.. H. T. Cofey, of Holidays
burg. assisted By Drs. Smith aad Oelig, Of
| SFoodberry, DR.. j Compiler, Of Bedford, DR..
AsLcom, of Hopewell, aud Dr. Bloom, Of
SIartiusburg. We are now happy to say that
| the Doctor is recovering. / cannot close this
| part without stating that the thanks aud re-
! spect Of the entire circle of friends aud rela-
| tives Of DR.. Bureb, are due his attending ply
sicians, Especially DR.. Smith, for the manner
in which they hare discharged their laboFions
duties.
The religious community will 20 Doubt be
gsatifed 70 learn flat an extensive revival has
4 BeFss going on frr svDaa time in the Ilatheran
Church on Potter's Creek, under the pastoral
| care of Rev. aIr. Sefert Since the COM
mencemeni Of the meeting. many have pFofcs-
| sed TO have obtained the pardoElng influences
/ Of divine grace, have been baptized, confirmed,
| and added to the church. The altar is still
| crowded night after night, with earnest seekers
/ Of the way Gf salvation, and desire 70 dee
| the wrath to come. Fhe prayer of every
christian heart seelos to be fer q continuation
Of the glorious woik, until every house shall
! become q house Of prayer, and God be gioTi-
! fed, aud Ub,isl be oil ia all.
/ Oar business pursuits have in common Tl.h
| all other ctious of our country, been sub
jeetea to the blghting influences Of the late
| financial crisis. Although this part If Bed
ford County is progerbial for the richness Of it's
soil. AMI inezhaus.ihle mineral resources, yet
/ the veil of depression has been Intervening 50
! greatly, as to obscure the vision 10 serious
| extent CT the most frugal dealers and business
men. Yet, Notwithstanding the intervention
! Of these difficulties, some OF our business men
have boldly confronted the fiery trials OF the
! times, have ;riumphed over every danger, have
| stricken the death blow to adseTsity, and have
successfully stemmed the current of opposi
tion; and uow, through perseverance, proudly
ride upon the placid bosom of the sea Of VIC
| tory.
Among this number, we take the liberty Of
| mentioning worthy friend, Mr.. James Pi-
| per, Jr., of Bedford Forge, whose indomitsble
energy, and perseveriag zeal, justly entitle him
to a Iull share of tho confidence and respect of
The entire community to which bis business op-
eratious are corfEed. The sound of his heavy
| forge hammers Is heard day after day, rever5e-
rating from the surrounding hills, which seems
to swell the syDphonious note OF abundance,
and betokens general peace and prosperity
Robert Ralston, of the Waters'rset WOODEN
Factory, is one of that number who- smiles at
misfortune. fir establishment was entered
some time ago, aud large amount Of goods
| takeu, - sole aieIci.czs yIl-ia. yet ha cl-lly
quenches the rising ether of despondepcy, re-
doubles his energies, and keeps bis head high
above the restless waves of misfortune. The
concordant sounds OF the operations OF his ex
tensive machinery dispels all gloom, and that
same old factory goes braveiy on, as though
the hand of villainy hsd never snatched the
fruits of his industry.
Wal the reader now go with me 10 the ware
room, IL the pottery Of VIM. e. Eicholtz? lie
will there see the finest specimens OF stoneware,
manufactured b. DIR, Eicholtz and Mr. John
l.. Bash,) that is anywhere to be found. Ii
the admirers Of taste and beauty are not fully
gratifed, they alone will be to blame, as no et-
forts have been spared on the par: OF the man
ufacturers to get up superior article of stoue-
ware, that must AMI will please every be-
holder.
The schools have all been supplied with ex-
celent teachers, who faithfully discharge their
duties to their scholars, and are laying in their
young minds the foundation Of future great
ness and true usefulness.
Besides the schools and teachers institute,
lyceum was organized in this place early last
winter, which meets once every week The
regular members Of this association are John
B. Fluck, Esq, d, NJ. Bare, Esq, Robert
Ralston, John h. Bash, VIM. G.. Eicholtz and
Jacob .Ketring.. The regular meetings are
generally we'll attended, aud are of considera-
bic benefit to oil participants.
u ). tsATTER.