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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07
For the Journal.
Hanging ON Suspicion.

The awful murder of supposed
criminal in the Jail in Des Moines a
short time ago, brings to my
mind a fact which occurred over
fifty years ago in Vermont.
In the little town Of Dorset, situa-
ted on the west side of the Green
Mountains, between Bennington and
Manchester lived man in humble
circumstances, who, dying, left his
house and small piece Of land to
his three sons, one Of whom being
of taking care of himself
was left in the care of the Others.
Some time after this the boys had a
quarrel, when the simple one left the
country in fright, and as he was
not seen or heard of for number of
years the brothers were strongly sus-
pected of having murdered him.
But as II was necessary to prove
the man was dead before they could
convict them of murder, great search
was made for the body, or bones.
At last the bones of somebody or
something were found in a sandhill,
when the brothers were arrested on
charge of murder, tried, convicted,
and sentenced to be hung. But their
lawyer, not without oratory-his fee
was small, and his course in defend
ing them made him so unpopular
that he was once or twice hung or
burned In effigy-would not give up.
He said they had not proved the
man was dead. He drew up de-
scription Of the man, his age, APP.
pearanee, and offered a reward Of
$500 for his deliverance in Benning-
ton before the day set for the execu-
ton of the brothers. A Methodist
preacher on reading the advertise
ment recollected having aeen man
in New Jersey who he thought ex-
actlv answered the description.
He Immediately started i'm pursuit,
found him, and arrived with him in
Bennington. just = day or so before
one of the brothers, whom by this
time. in consequence of great efforts
on the part of his chaplain. and proh.
ahlv thinking, as they had a fight.
and he had not seen him since, that
he must be dead, confessed that he
killed him. The sentence of the
other brother had been commuted to
for life, and he had
benn taken to Windsor.
AS the preacher rode into town
with the supposed murdered man in
his wagon. the sheriff went to the
Jail and taking the condemned man
with him walked up To the wagon.
where the brothers stared each other
in the face for some time. At length
the supposed criminal exclaimed.
" Did / kill you"' "No. Won did
not" Az soon rs possible all the
bells in the city were ringing. The
next year the lawyer was elected
Governor OF the State. 8.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07
CELEBRATED Waldo Steam Washer
at Cunningham's; price $3.l5.

APPLE CULTURE.--A series OF arti-
Giles on this subject, from the pen OF
Prof. Mathews, Of this place, will be
republished in the JOURNAL from the
columns Of the Patrons Helper, Des
Moines. There IL not farmer In this
county who does not earnestly desire
to possess productive orchard. II
has been proven beyond dispute that
the desire may be gratified II only
pursued with such knowledge as is
within the reach OF all, and such care
as the importance OF the object will
warrant. These articles, the first OF
which appears herewith, will be found
worthy q careful reading and preser-
walton for reference.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

palsy, sprains. swellings. cxhed breasts. scala,
salt rheuun. ear sche. ETC., upon the hup,, q
and Of strains. SPAWN, gaJrs, sse. upon .n,,,,,.
one year than have all other pretended 80.
since the world began. Itisa countsr.,,,
all healing pain rellever. Crippiss throw ,,,, 81
crutches, tbs lame walk, poiso ous btss ar, ,,,a.
hsrmlers and the wounded are healed x,th,..
scar. It 10 no humbug. The recipe 4, ,nhn.,.
around each bottle. 1t Is selling a. no .n,cl. -.
before sold, and II sells bseaus. II doe, iu, vs,,n
pretends to do. Those who now suffer from rbsnn,
tism, pain or swelling deserve to suf,r II the, i,
not use Centaur Eminent. More than IONA ,.,..,
Gates Of remarkable cures, including frozen ,,n,.
chronic rheumstism. gcut, running tunpr, a, X,,.
been received. We wAl send etrcvysr nn,,,...
csrtsncssss. recipe, etc, grsts 70 soy chi nay,,,,
It. 0ns Sotne Of the yellow wyspp-y C.,,.sr ln,'
ment Is worth one hundred dollars for ,ps,Ir,d,.
sweenied horses and mules, or for srr,w.~o,n !,
sheep. Stock-ownsrs-thi liniment Is worth ,,,,
attention. No family should be without C,o,,,
Liniment Sold by ell Druggists. so cents per bal.
tie; large bottlts $I.0o. J. b. RosK 4 Co. a
Broadway, New York.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07
Legal Notice.
To WHOM TT MAY CONCERN:

To WHOM TT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that there IL
now on file in the office of the Clerk OF
the Circuit Court of Marion county,
Iowa, an instrument in writing pur-
porting to be the last will and tesla
ment of Philip G. Suit, deceased,
which will come OH for hearing on the
first day of the next June Term of
said court. commencing on Monday,
the 7th day of June. 1875, at which
time and place all persons interested
may be heard.
Dated at Knoxville, Dec Is, 1874.
29-3l ALLEN HAMRICK, Clerk.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

KICKED BY A HORSE. --On Tuesday
last, whilst Frank, the eleven year old
son OF Josephus Brobst, who resides
adjoining this city on the Southeast,
was hauling a load OF wood with four
horse team, he got too near the heels
of one of the leaders, which let fly, and
striking the boy la the face, near the
eye, knocked him senseless. The face
was badly cut, and one eye nearly de-
stroyed. The horse was not shod, to
which fact the injured youth Is In
debted for his life, because 1t Ii certain
that an iron shoe on the heels OF that
horse would have crushed his skull
and produced death. - Democrat.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

BOARD or SUPERVISORS convened
last Monday. Mr.. Herman F. Bous-
quet tile new member was sworn in,
supplying the place made vacant by
ex piration of the term Of II, N, Nc
Gully. Mr.. Sherwood was reelected
Chairman. Existing rules were mainly
re adopted. Bridge Districts will re-
main as in 1874.
Poor House Physician will be select
ed to-day, Thursday, and Superintend-
ent on 18th.
Second day was devoted mainly to
road business, claims, and approval of
official bonds.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

BALDWIN Il MHARs, GospOrt, have
received their new stock, and now
have on hand full line Of dry goods,
groceries, boots and shoes, hats and
caps, notions, complete stock Of hol-
liday toys, and in fact everything that
should be found in first-class country
store. We will receive corn and all
kinds of produce In exchange for
goods and cash will not be refused.
BALDWIN & MEARs,
Dec. 1874-27tf. Gosport
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07
Legal Notice.

To WHOM IT NAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that there is
now on file In the office of the Clerk OF
the Circuit Court Of Marion county,
Iowa, an instruments I'm writing pur-
porting to he the last will and tesla
ment Of Henry Goering. deceased.
which will come on for hearing on the
first day of the next June Term OF
said Court, commencing on Monday.
the 7th day Of June. 1875, at which
time and place all persons interested
may be heard.
Dated at Knoxville. Dec. Is, 1874.
29..3l ALLAN HAMRICK, Clerk,
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

THE OsKALoOsA Standard has
singular habit Of encouraging
home enterprises by showering them
with cold water. It seems to fear that
the artesian well which was commence
ed in that city near year since will
prove wholesome success, and hence
gives it cold bath occasionally. The
we II has reached depth Of near one
thousand feet, and the workmen have
been 80 unfortunate as to lose set OF
tools in the bottom. or course the
work cannot progress until these tools
can be recovered. The Standard says
"it isn't quite as deep as 1t was, still
1t is thought 1t will hold one or two
more sets Of tools"
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07
OrLEY. Dec. 30. 1874.


ED. JoURNAL:-In your paper OF
the 24th inst. find extracts from .
letter purportlng to have been written
by T. J. West, in which he duplicates
his relatives as being the cause Of his
leaving his wife. I attempt to reply
a. far as and his mother are concern
ed: We have not, either in word OF
deed been In any way instrumental In
bringing about this unhappy event.
have been a resident of Marion
county thirty years, and my record,
upon which / think / may safely rely,
Is before the people. Please insert
this in your columns as my denial,
and oblige Yours Truly,
I. 8. WEST.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

LECTURE. people Of Knoxville
and vicinity will have opportunity OF
hearing q lecture at the Court House
next Saturday evening, 9th inst, upon
the subject of the American Republic,
by Mr. A. Ii. Rhonimus, who has won
a celebrity as a newspaper man. His
Treatment of this important theme
Will. we doubt not. be such as to inter
est all who may hear the lecture
ladies as well as gentlemen. Time,
7:So p. IN. Admission tickets may be
procured at The Post Oclce.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07


RAILRoAD.--The Monroe Mirror
sees an opening for a railroad from
Knoxville north via. that place, and
also realizes our great need of rail-
road outlet. 1t thus gives expression
to its opinions in reference thereto:
There are golden moments in the his
tory Of farming communities, rs well as
in the history of cities and towns. This
is especially true OF the farmers and
stock men in Marion and part OF Lucas
counties. The loss upon all products
exported from the section referred to, is
from to 10 per cent. annually, and i'm
ports from 2 ito 10 per cent. and this loss
the farmer, mechan 10, and laboring men
pay annually.
But the indications now are that this
difficulty Of distance and isolation from
market will find a remedy in the early
construction Of railroad from Abba to
Knox ville; thence to Red Rock and
Monroe, and here connect with the I. NJ.
& N. p. X. X; and this will make Knox
Vile the central point for shipping pnr
poses OF Marion couDty-which cannot be
the case If the road Is continued from
Knoxville to Des Moines-as then all
that portion of Marion county, lying wess
of Knoxville. will ship by way Of Des
Moines. Another important feature. and
one of untold interest to Knoxville, Is
that the road running from Knoxville
north instead Of west, will pass through
the heaviest coal fields III Iowa, and
these alone, fully developed, will pro-
duce more wealth to the. county of Ma
rion, than all the products now raised
and exported from that county. And
am informed that the enterprising busi-
ness men along this line are alive on this
subject, and fully awake to their interests,
and are ready to help on with the enter
prise TO the full extent Of their ability.
l was informed by q gentleman, to-day,
that the people of Knoxville and Marion
county are ready to pay in money and Ia
Dor to any company that will build a road
county, Newton and Monroe, are deeply
interested in this road, and will give
literally in addition to the amounts al
ready secured. The people OF Marion
county have lost more in the way of
freights and reduced prices on products,
than the entire cost OF constructing a
railroad across the county, to say moth
ing Of the amount of wealth that lies I'M
touched in the coal beds and rock quar-
ries in that county. | speak advisedly
when / say that one company, whose
railroad crosses the state, intends soon to
occupy this rich field; and all that re-
mains now for this enterprise to be fin
sbed, from Newton to Abba, in IL
months. is lively. interested ca. operas
ton of the people with company referred
to above.
Are the people ready?
Would it not be we'll for the citizens
along this line to call meetings and dis.
cuss these interests, or appoint commit
tees to meet ut central point--say Knox
ville--amd counsel on this important
matter?
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

EwALT q WRIGHT are opening a
stock of new goods. Their shelves
are loaded mt MI times with dry goods
of all varieties suited to the trade OF
this locality I; also clothing, notions
boots and shoes, groceries, etc. You
cannot do better ut any other house In
Marion county In the purchase of
goods in any Of these lines. Ewalt 4
Wright WW give you bargains. They
make speciality Of custom made
boots and shoes, warranted. ExaMiD-
alton of goods and prices solicited.
South side Public Square.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

FRED. BECKMAN, the Oskaloosa
manu- facturer Of the most popular
brands OF cigars sold in this market,
sends us a sample box Of his best,
bearing the brand Yara." Before
they arrived, however, we had
" sworn off" smoking, as clever young
men usually do, with mental le,er-
vations ~ when they are about to take
their vows for better or worse.n But
as this is the first time we have met
Beckman this year, we adopt Rip Van
Wrinkles plea" This don't count -
and light one to test the quality. We
find II festive to- the top notch of su-
periority. A full stock will be found
ut Kendig & Stump's.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

OLD SETTLERS.-The annual meet
ing Announced for last Monday was
omitted, there being but few members
present, in CONSEQUENCE of severe
werther. The old officers will hold
over foI this year unless a special
meeting should hereafter be called
for election Of others. No arrange
ments were made for the usual festi-
val May LIST.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

THE HAwKEYE INDUCES these just
words I'm reference to a worthy daily
rival; THE Ottumwa Courier prom
Uses to enlarge itself next spring.
That paper Ia already one of the Invest
evening Publications in the West, and
we are glad to know Of its prosperity.
1t does more for the city Of Ottumwa
than any other ten establishments the
place can boost Of, and II the people
know which side of their bread ID but
tered they will give it cheerful and
liberal support"
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07
MCCORMACK. of the Knoxville Den

MCCORMACK. of the Knoxville Dem
ocrdt, cougratulates himself over the
uncommon honesty Of the citizens Of
that village. A farmer left sack of
meal standing in the court house yard
for several days and it escaped feloni-
Gus hands A more sensible interpre-
tation Of this wonderful event would
be that the Knox-villians were not
hungry, and are too sensible to steal a
small sack Of meal for profit. --.Sigour-
faeu Netos.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

THE STATE REGISTER, during the
Holiday week, added 1927 new subscri-
bers to its lists. 1t predicts that with
in short time its weekly list will
stretch into the goodly number of %, 900
names. All this success has been fair
ly earned by the Clsrkson Brothers,
who have pushed the Register up to
rank above all other Iowa newspa-
marc 81
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP.
INDIAN CAMP, Jan. 8

INDIAN CAAft Jhu' %
A proposition Is gaining favor to
build a Union Church on the road
leading from Gosport to Newbern, In
the eastern part Of Dallas township.
Subscriptions to the enterprise have
already reached fourteen hundred dol
lars.
Over five hunder cattle are now be-
ing fed near the line of Washington
and Dallas townships.
Shipping cattle on bob-sleds 10 the
latest novelty hereaboDt.
PARMER's Son.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

FREELAND Il THOMPSON are receiv-
Ing very large stock of confectionery
for the Holiday trade, They can sup
ply the county with anything In that
line.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

NEW Posr OFFICE. --Petitions are In
circulation asking the Post office De-
partment TO establish an office at
Bethel, Clay township. The office Is
badly needed, and we hope the prayer
of petitioners will be granted.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

All persons indebted to Coats & Tag
CART, or D, 7. Coats, either by note or
on account are urgently requested to
come in at once and settle. I must
have money without delay, don't wait
for more expensive call.
ID. T. COATS.
Knoxville, Jan. 8, 1875. 3l-32
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

IMPRESSIONS or Iowa. one Of
our inner pages this week will be found
under the above caption, an interes-
ting article from correspondence Of
the Sandwich Ill.) Gazette.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

SEWING MACHINES repaired, ma
chimes readjuste and new parts fur
nished for any machine, also attach
inents and needles. Office at residence,
first house south Of Bnssing's Mill,
Knoxville. (3Otf)
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

The Atlantic Telegraph says that
the conductors on all the railroads
running into Des Moines, upon arriv>
lug there call out, Des Moines pre-
pare to meet your God.n
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

CoRs MILL.-The under,;.,.,
now prepared to grind corn ana neu b
gram at his water-mill four o.ass
northwest Of Knoxville. u nhss
keep OF hand supply OF ny ~ Will
chop to exchange for prat, and
grind for the eighth bushel viii
t~--of) NATHAN Oypuro
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

CASTOKIA IL more than substitute. far q,
tor Oil. 1t Is the only safe article in exi,,.s..
which Is certsin to assimists the food r.rula,, N.
bowels cure wind collie, and produce natural .es
1t contains neither minerals. morphine or ,i.ohJ
and Ii pleasant to take. Children nrea not ery ana
mothers may rest.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

A. J. KERR has just returned from
the east with 1875 bolts Of the best
brands OF prints, two cases domestic
ginghams, at 10 cts. per yard. Shirts
and drawers at rs cts, usually sold at
$3.50. Is dozen overcoats, army jack
cts and coats 500 pairs of women's
hose large stock Of furs, ETC., that
must be sold. l am determined to go
out Of business. A. J. KERR.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07
MARRIEn

-YoUNa.-Decembe 3, .,a
residence Of the brides fathsr une
Rev. ,. j. ID. Scoles, Mr.. Renes, oy
Payne. of Marion county - zen ~ J.
Mary r. Young, of Lucas =, co, nlss
Iowa. 'oahty,
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

LARGE reduction in nr;c.
kerr's. Best brands of print, -
rimac, Amo>keag, Sprague,,. 49, se'.
other brands, II yards for 81 ~
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

EXCELSIOR White Seap--best in the
northumberland by VIM. Gill
christ also Excelsior Liquid Blueing,
superior to anything In the market.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

YoU CAN OFT heavy pants and
.sy,ibie-breasted vests at Miner q Pal
,ger's for 500 Cor both. Lees than
syst. Come and sse them.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

FgggLAND a THOMPSON have the
i,sxgs@t stock OF candies In town. Any
thing rov can thlak of In the confecr
tio0sfy iiite.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

STILL THEY COME to- buy goods
where the best bargains can be had
The store of Kruck d. Ely Is the place.
South side OF Square.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

a New woSDsR.-The
amount Of glassware and o., lafss
daily sold at Kruck & Ely,. f'''
and queensware store. ,on,h grocery
Public Square. que VI
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

GROCERIES, QUEENswARE Glass
ware etc., at very best figures ut
Burns, north side square.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

PUBLIC schools Of Knoxville will
re-open on the 18th inst. after q vaca-
ton Of SOME three weeks.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07
Markets..

CHICAGO, Jan. 4.
WHEAT-No. 1, 9l3;, No. 2, 10:
(990l; No. 3, 8ia rejected, 7S
CoRN-No. 2, 66(966!; regular, 6Z;
high mixed, 662.
Receipts, $780, common
to choice, 2.6O(06.5O.
HoGs-Receipts, 18O00s common
to choice, 6.70(G8.15.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

NEW York SUN.-The,, prospectus
Of this paper appears In our columns
this week.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

Go TO BURNS for best groceries Of
all kinda. He IL prepared TO meet the
trade with lowest rates.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

If you want good silk hat you can
get one at Miner g. Palmer's for less
than cost.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

KRuCK & ELY have just received a
new supply of glassware. Call and
examine goods and prices.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07
Ccntaur kinimenf.

There Is no pain which II. Ca,
taur Eminent will no, ,.,,.,.
swelling II will not subdu.. an. ;.
ismsness which it viii NO, ,,..
This Is strong language. bu, !, !.
true 1t has produced NOR. eur.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

TIE pe,so~s ssmed aboss, csy dcenfs ~ sfr ses
srsI Loo aSes AVID are oathorsd 10 take ssbscrpons
fer tl1 JOURNAL, and vecsirs and JoySard money:
yyasat expsns Or trouble ef rrfna spoa the part q
ssscrl6ers w shau promptly send rscefpfs 20 ssoser
byrs for all ansosn paid Do a0ssf dnd hcPs to d
y.m,mdsd immediafdy cf any J1sisre
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

CANDIES by the Rushsl ~ treeland
A vbompson's.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

DON'T FoRGET.-Burns' motto is
Quick sales and small profits"
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

You CAN GET a good hat at Miner
Il Palmer's for IS cts.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

CANDY Toys at Freeland & Thomp-
SONS.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

LECTURE at the Court House Satur-
day evening.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-01-07

ASSORTED CANDLES at Freeland 4
Thoinpson's.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-12-24

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL. Es.
" tate in the County of Augusta
Under decree of the Circuit Court of said
county, entered at the November term, 1875.
the undersigned, appointed Commissioner for
that purpose, will proceed to sell on the prem
ises, at auction, on
TIT RsDAY, January l4th, 1876,
the undivided interest of Charles 7. Harris in
tract of49 acres of land, near Christian s Greek,
in said county, formerly the property of An
drew J Harris, decd, and now in possession of
his widow and bers.
TERMS Cash in hand sufficient to raw the
costs of snit and SALE the balance on one and
two years, the purchaser gi wing bond with ap-
proved security and the ii tie retained as ulti-
mate security.
WIN. PATRICK,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-12-24

A BLIND PREACHER.-W. B. Akers,
blind preacher of the christian de-
nomination, about % years of age, is
preaching with success in Southwestern
Virginia. He was formerly Of Staunton,
and went blind at the age OF five years,
after which he was educated at the Deaf,
Dumb & Blind Institution. He was a
Presbyterian, but travelling in South
western Virginia. with Elder Wingo, of
the Christian Church, became convert to
the mode of immersion. and getting down
in the road was baptized in Wolf Creek.
He has been preaching in Giles county.