Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-12-06
FROM SCOTCH RIDGE.

Ed. JoURHAL:-.Ths thought has at last
dawned upon my consc iousness, that the read
ers Of the Journal might wish to hear from the
Ridge, semi occasionally, and as no article has
appeared for some time past, from here. | shall
sndeaVor 10 make Il brief review of passing
events. Thanksgiving day was moi very gem
orally observed at this place, although many
turkey paid the penalty of fat living by being
offered up in some instances as a "burnt offer,
ing" know whereof speak when speak
OF burnt offerings, and would not wish to take
part in any more such sacrifices where burnt
turkey is to be the offering.
Now were to make a personal allusion to
all who have entered the msrriage relations IN
this locality since last | wrote you, il would
canse us bachelors to draw a sigh Of relief, but
suffice it to say they are too numerous to mem
tion. Many of the old citizens have passed
away within the past few months. To use the
language of the Rev. Joab Powell, Of whom al.
lusion was made in the Journal of the 22d
ult., many an aged tree in the forest Of the
Lord has been feled by the expert axmln-
death but there is sNms consolation in the
fact that the forest Is fast being filled with au
underground Of hue and beautiful young frees,
firmly rooted and with brilliant foliage.
The people at the Coruers are engaged in a
pOstntiice nnpleasantness. Any further aIlu-
sions 10 the affair at this time wonld only add
fuel to the flames already kindled 10 this i'm
mednte locality.
Davidson Il son have sold l2i pairs of rub.
| Der and gum boots within the past 30 days, and
ttade in th't line has only commenced.
Robert Bates a farmer who resides about ~
miles east of this place, has b. rcune dangerous
| ly insane from religious exeitemsnt. Mr. Bates
was a native OF Eng land and came to this ,un
| try about is years ago, the most 0r which time
| he has been resident ol w Wood county. Chris
tian fidelity has been marked Characteristic 1
Mr.. Bates and by his neglIbors aud all who
| knew him he has always been consid red In he
a man of uncommon sound mind nf candid
| judgement and man Of unusual upiightneSs
kind neighbor and consistent christian n,
II bert attended the CAMP meeting at Portage
| last summer and became enamoTed with the
idea Of " Holy Sanctfeation," aud after the
close Of the camp meeting, Rev. Ramsey, ol
! Buwling Green, presiding pastor at Center
Church tie place where Mr.. Dates attended
church, took up the issue of SancIifcatinn and
most inrcbly urged il upon his oonkregat on
| holding holy meetinPs md Otherwise urging hIs
flock "n 10 sanctihoatiOn, and Robert became So
taken up with the issue and strove So hard "a
obtain the sanctifying influence, that he became
insane. IL is reported that others Of the con-
gregaliou are even nov on the verge of insanity
from The same cause. Mr.. Bates neig hbors de.
clare that should another become as Mr.. B.
that Mr.. Ramsey will be dealt with according
10 the merits Of the case. Application wal
made to Judge Phelps on the 81 inst fur his r e.
moval to the Assylum al Columbus. It's trnly
sad 10 bavs kind neighbor nd ndulgrnt par
ent thus torn from his family aud separated
from the ass, ciatinn Of friends and be Gagged ia
an asylum in consequence OF the wrong teach.
ings OF deludsd religious fanatic.
Dec. 4, 1873.