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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23
A Narrow Escape-Human Saddle
bags.

On one of those very cold nights
not long since, one of our city at
torneys was coming in from the
country when, as he was passing a
house about two miles out, he was
startled by unearthly sounds, like
unto the groans of dying calf.
Instituting search, he discovered
man, Just in front of the house,
doubled across the fence like pair
Of saddle-bags, too drunk to get
his feet and head on the same side.
He was much chilled, and would
have frozen to death in a little
while, but for, his deliverer who hap
pened along The good Samaritan
lawyer at once took the case in hand
and soon had his willing client all
on one side the fence, but found
he could neither walk nor stand.
Finding nobody at home at the
house near by, he was obliged to
apply friction, coaxing and main
strength with persistence, in help
ing the suffering, helpless victim
of drink, to a farm house quarter
of a mile away, where he saw him
relieved and comfortably provided
for. He is a farmer living not a
dozen days drive from Parkersburg.
His name the attorney withholds,
under the professional privilege of
confidential communications, and
Che attorneys name is withheld
ditto, So, now, don't ask any ques-
tions, under pain of attachment for
contempt
The unfortunate man had been to
the city in a sleigh, and started
home after night, after indulging
too freely in encouraging the traffic
so essential to the life Of the bust
ness community Suffering with
cold, he left his sleigh for the pur-
pose Of going to the house near by
to warm. In trying to get over the
fence, he only succeeded in saddle
bagging himself across it, where he
was fortunately found and rescued.
He found his horse and sleigh at
home 0. K, when hegot there next
day. Farmers would better let
alone that which will convert them
INTO animated saddle-bags and hang
them across fences at night, while
the mercury is below zero.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23
PARKERsBURG, FEBRUARY II


ED. MAN,-Doubtless u few
religious notes will be interesting
to your readers. The meetings at
the U. B, Church, have been sus-
pended for a short time. There
were "a persons professed religion,
and A accessions to the church up
to Sunday night FEBRUARY 10. A
remarkable feature of the meeting
was the universal good order which
prevailed, with but a few exceptions
throughout the revival, which last
ed over eleven weeks. The congre-
cations were very large during the
last five weeks of the meetings.
Several young men were rescued
from the demon, Rum and we hope
that all Christian people of Parkers-
burg, will help to hold them up,
and encourage them in this most
noble undertaking. Revs. J. L.
NARROW, and Geo. w. Killensworth,
of the U. B. Church are having an
interesting meeting at Ogdin's
School House. More anon.
Scribe.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23
Personal.

Our legal friend, Henry Amiss has
the distinguished honor of being the
first paid subscriber for the FREE
MAN. Now that he has set the
good example, come on.
E. w. Petty, of Belpre, Ohio, who
some time ago spent five months in
Florida, expects soon to HE himself
again to the Land of Flowers, in
quest of health.
We were glad to take the hand of
his Honor, Judge T. l. Stealey, on
our streets last week. His new hon
ors of presiding over the courts of
Wetzel, Tyler and Doddridge, be-
come him gracefully.
The late floods carried away 80
cords of tan-bark, from the bank at
Eureka Landing in Peasants coun-
| ty. The bark was taken out by
Cochran Bros, and sold to McCor-
mick & Morrison, of Sistersville,
upon whom the loss falls.
The family of Mr.. S. Z. Clark
who have for some time been visit
ing friends in the State of New
York, are now in Washington City,
where they will remain till after
the Inauguration ceremonies, when
they will return to Parkersburg.
Norris& Hammett, ofCow Creek,
Peasants County, lost 25 cords of
bark, by the late floods, on the
Creek. Mr.. Hammett ran down to
our city after the break-upand flood
to see if any of the world was left
worth living for
Mr.. Isaac Moore, Of Shilo, Tyler
Co. put in a solid mo.lth as a jury
man at the late session of the y. s.
Court
B. S. Morgan, ofsame place, here
as witness in the case of Allen VS..
Adams Express Co., was unable, ON
account of sickness, to return home
for several days after the trial.
The Writ Co. appeal, has been alb
sorbed, evaporated, quit as it were.
Mr.. Wells, proprietor of the Mentor,
comes out in salutatory and tells
how it was swallowed up, and how
himself was the whale that did the
job for the doomed weekly Jonah.
May the Mentor thrive and grow fat,
with it's former competitor for a
meal, and the whole county now it's
undisputed foraging ground.
The band of music that favored
certain temperance men, with a
serenade, on the night of the late
election, was doubtless sent by the
friends Of the Furnishing traffic,
that SO enhances the business pros
perity of our city, to compliment
and ediify its victorious champi-
ons. The musicians evidently mis-
took the residences of these temper
ance men for theirs, andas the par
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23

ROCKY MOUNTAIN BAPTIST, Denver, Col.
Published monthly by the Executive Board
of the Baptist Churches, Rev. T. ]. Knapp,
Editor, Greedy, Col; Rev. H. s. Westgate,
Corresponding editor, Denver, Col.
This publication has been laid on our table,
Rev Knapp is well known in Parkersburg,
having lived here and edited the Baptist
Record. Wishing him abundant success, we
extend to him the AB- editorial, in the advo-
oscy of Temperance, while he presents the
higher cause of Religion.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23

ties serenaded fought on the repuls-
ed side, they eeesire the mistake
mentioned, not wishing totake any
joy or honor belonging to others.
A letter to Rev. w. f. Powell of
this city announces the sad news of
the death of Mr.. r. p. Barnes, edi-
tor of the Roane Co. Interior. He
died on the 14th inst, at his former
home at Elizabeth, Writ Co, Of
pneumonia and Measles.
Rev. 7. c. johnson, of Charles
ton, has just recovered from tussle
with the measles. We can't un-
derstand why a man of astute UNI
Outstanding should wait till he's 3
feet 4, before settling the measle bus
illness. a
The FREEMAN tips its new hat.
heartily to the State Journal, Snti-
mel and Standard, for their kind no
tices of its coming. Now let US jog
along good humoredly, join hands
and see if we can't give Parkers-
burg boost into the business life
her facilities demand.
Mr.. B. S. Reed, prominent and
experienced sheep grower of Mich
igan, is corresponding with a gen
tlemen in this city, with a view to
locating in this part of the State,
and engaging largely in sheep rails
ing. We hope some of our real es-
tate men can locate him on suitable
lands in Wood County.
In late article in the Journal &. Mes
senger, on "Our Houses ofWorship,"
Rev. T. C. Johnson, Of Charleston,
says many things that meeting
house builders would do well to
heed. In speaking on the matter
of arrangement for bodily comfort"
the writer says: "Many Church
pews are simply instruments of tor
ture. Of course some people can sit
on the fence half day, when
they can't sit in the church for an
hour. They can at least get into d
comfortable position on the fence,
but this is an impossibility in
many church pews"
Now we desire just here, to bear
our humble testimony, that our
Rev. Bro. Tom, knows what he is
talking about, at the above partio-
ular point in his argument; for we
happen to know, that Tom knows
from personal experience, that on a
} hot July day, at the shady side of
the cornfeld, under the branches of
t a neighborly sugar-tree, fellow can
| manage to keep quite comfortable,
on the soft side of weather-worn
r chestnut rail, on top of a stake-and-
ridered fence, for whole hours to-
gether; provided the proprietor of
f that cornfeld is away attending
County Court And we volunteer to
add, by way of emphasis, that we
know, that right comfortable po-
sition can be had and enjoyed on
the fence, under the above describ-
: ed favorable circumstances, because
we have enjoyed the same along side
o Tom, for good hours together, at
the back end of the old nine aero
field next to the sugar-camp. And
further deponent saith not.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23
We wish every friend of human

We wish every friend of human
ity, to whom this paper comes,
to read carefully the article headed
"a Temperance County" by Pres.
A. G. Haygood D, D. The detailed
history of prohibition and its results
in Carroll County Georgia, therein
set forth, is but a repetition of what
Prohibition has done and is doing
wherever adopted and adhered to
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23

J. D. CADwALLADER respectfully
calls attention to his new styles of
colored porcelaines, made ON China
plaques, the most beautiful, as well as
the most permanent pictures made.
One fourth reduction in all kinds
of photographs. Photo. Parlors, on
Market ST., opposite M. E. Church,
South.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23
Local Department.

BRouGHToN & DIS, dealers in Dry Goods,
Notions and. Oil Cloths, Carpets, Wall
PAPER, &C., No. 90, Market street, Parkers-
burg w. Va. IA
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23

DIED,-Mr. w. H Morehend died at his res
dence near Stephenson's Depot, Frederick
county, Virginia, the LIST of February, 1881, in
the 9th year of his age.
Being intimately acquainted with him, 1
cherish the highest regard for his memory
and offer to his family my coincidence and
sympathy. WE. A.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23

Mr.. D. E. Abbott, Photographer of
Huntington, West Va, made an ex-
cellent group of the Baptist Gene
raj Association, which can be seen
and copies obtained for $3.50 by
calling on w. F. Attkisson.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23

Mr.. Mccoy, on Middle Island Creek, Ty-
Ter county, went out one morning last week,
and found 30 out of flock of so sheep, man
gled and killed by dogs.
We wonder If Mr.. Mccoy helped defeat the
dog tax in Tyler county last fall? II he did,
he would now vote for 800, on every pup.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23

WANTED.-6OO cords, prime chest
nut-oak bark. G.. r. Shaw & Co..
Parkersburg.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23

G. w. Gales Bicycle never kicks
up. If the rider can't always. keep
on top it is his fault, not the Bicy-
Cle's.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23

You can have a prescription re-
liably filled, at any hour by .day or
night, at C. A. Wade's Depot Drug
Store.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23
Inquire at this Office.

Wanted to buy, an Iron safe.
New No. s Wheeler & Wilson.
Good House with s rooms for
rent. ...
One Piano for rent. b..
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23

The writer says the Baptist and
other denominations pay even less
than the meager sums shown in the
above table, and makes lengthy
and eloquent appeal in behalf of a
better support for the faithful min
listers of the gospel, in our rich, thrift
ty and prosperous Switzerland of
America. ~..-.,- ..ts.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23
BAPTIST CHURCHES. -.

increasing.
BAPTIST CHURCHES.
WILLIAMsTowN.-Rev. c.. L. Han
Ian pastor, commenced a series of
meetings in the Baptist Church last
week.
BR1scoE.-Rev. P, A. Woods, pastor
met with the church at his regular
appointment on the 18th and has
continued the meetings.
Two RUNs.-Rev. B. M. Edmun-
son has baptized nineteen. The
Church has been strengthened in
many ways.
JACKSON C. H.-Rev. J. c. Rich
ardson is engaged in special meet
ings. He recently closed a good
meeting at Antiquity, O.
FREEMANs CREEK MIssIoN.-Revs.
r. A. Kemper and G, A. Woofter
have been conducting meetings
here. Twenty persons protested
conversion.
| BETHLEHEM.-Rev. J. D. Leach
man, pastor, is holding meetings of
much general interest. Several
have professed a hope in Christ,
and the church is thoroughly quick
ened and actively at work.
SALEM-Much good has been
done during the meetings recently
held. There will be large number
of accessions to the Methodist, Bap-
fist and Seventh-Day Baptist
churches.
Rock GRovE.-Revs. P. T. L.
Queen, and E. A. Woofter, have
been holding meetings. Three have
been baptized, and others have pro-
fessed conversion, and many are in
terested. Meetings still in, pro-
gress. .....~
BR1DGEpoRT.-This church is one
hundred years old. Rev. }. L. Key
nolds has the church in excellent
condition, has had several access
ions recently, with much interest IN
benevolent work. State, Home and
foreign missions are all remembered.
The Journal and Messenger has a
large number of appreciative read
ers at this place.
AUBURN.-Rev. G. A. Woofter,
was called to his fathers home an
der painful circumstances. Some
time ago, the heavy quantity OF
snow on the porch roof OF the ola
home residence, caused the roof to
fall on his father and, mother hurt
ing them both badly. After nurs-
ing his parents through their suffer
ing, he is again at his regular work
He writes that an interesting meet
ing is in progress at that place in
the U. B. Church. Many have pro,
fessed hope, some of whom will
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23
RELIGIOUS NEWS.

The Board of the Baptist General
Association of West Virginia held
Its first quarterly session in Par
kieerssbnuarsg, on Wednesday, February
Vice President J. w. Carter call
ed the meeting to order After de-
votional exercises, reports were
read from the Observation-Disclosures,
W. r. Adams, NJ. Bibb, Joseph
Clark, j. S. Fisher, T. Given. T. C.
johnson, A. J, McClung, w. S. Ow-
ems and J. T. Reynolds; also from
Corresponding Secretary, L. w.
Holden. While the number of ban
tisms and other work performed
were not large, yet, considering the
hard winter, the outlook is favorable.
w. F. ATTKIssoN,
.q. Clerk of the Board.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23

additional Local on SA Raqe.l
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23

Average amount received 1891 81
And then to show that lawyers,
doctors &c, receive better salaries
everywhere, than ministers of the
Methodist church, he gives the
following list of professions, trades
&c. with the average salaries receiv-
ed in West:.Virginia, which he says
is rat, ..er below the truth than above
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-02-23
REVEALS U. B. CHURCH.

e PENNsBoRo, Rev J. w. Borgess.,
pastor.-Ten persons have recently
been converted.
' PARKERsBURG.- Sixty-four per-
sons professed conversion during
the late meeting in this city.
CEDARvILLE, Gilmercounty, Rev.
c. X. Westfall, pastor.-Sixteen
conversions, with forty persons still
enquiring
New MILTON CIRCUIT, Rev. r.
Wood, pastor.-At Avon thirty per
sons have recently been converted,
with a number of accessions to the
church. ...
PLEASANT RIDGE, Tyler county,
Rev, w. w. Reynolds and others
conducting the meeting. Seven
teen persons have protested a say
ing faith in Christ, most of whom
have united with the church.
GRAFToN.-A meeting Of much
interest is in progress under the la
bors of Rev. E. Harper. Quite q
number of persons professed con
version and seventeen have united
with the church, with the interest
increasinp
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1881-08-14

Siy patent adjustable HARROW is ba.
lieved to be the best, as well as the cheap,
ess harrow that hes ever been offered to the
farmer. sell first.class standard two
horse harrow that will easily harrow 20
acres i'll day, for ten dollars, all complete
They can be ordered by letter and shipped
according to directions warranted to give
satisfaction. Or, if farmer wishes to
make il at home and save freight, and give
IS just the size and weight he wants, will
tell the plan with instructions and right
to make one, and send it by mail tor one
dollar Ifvillage mechanics wish to make
1t to supply their customers, l will give
them very favorable terms, and they will
have in addition the advantage gained by
saving freight. 1t is very simple and easy
to make. Send for circular and price
tlis, s. Hutchinson, Griggsville, Pike Co.,
Illinois.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1881-08-14
Bereaved But Proud.

Has any yo' young gemmen done
seen my PeteP" inquired an elderly col.
ored lady OF the Eagles combined 10.
cal staff Friday afternoon.
What was he, cowP" asked one
who had been disappointed about being
sent to the races
Don yo' trifle with my feelin'sr'
said the old woman, Indignantly.
don none o. yo' young gemmen 90
laceratin' around me. Is in trouble.
and l don allow no funny business
about me when rs sutferin'. Now,
tole me ef any O yo' done seen my
Pete?"
What have you lost, q ferryboat?"
persisted the disappointed reporter.
81 done tole yo' oncet! Better look
car yo'self When rs in mo- min, |
don let no gemmen fool wild my grief.
kim var kase s'posed de noospaper
done seen eberyting, and Is huntin'
my Pete. Ef yo' amt seen him tell it.
but be carful how yo' harry my sorrer.
Watch wide. now. Is gazin'H'
as he your husbandP" inquired an
other reporter.
Bang! came the danes umbrella
over his head.
Far warnin'! | done gin yo' far
warnin'! Ef yo' think yo' can tar up
dis weepin' nigger's soul when she's
broke down wild pinin' arter lost ones,
yo is skinnin' yer shin on de wrong
tree"
"Maybe it was your son, madam"
suggested the city editor.
Whack! And he got il across the
neck
"Yo' can't do no monkey shines wild
me, il yo is a noospaper," painted the
enraged darkey. "Jist kase I'm around
on funeral business, yo' can't play no
roots onmy suffern's. Is stalkin! Watch
out.'
What have you lost3' queried the
managing editor, disturbed by the up
roar.
81 done lost my Pete, and kim down
TO see eff de noospaper had seen him
about anywheres
What was Peter?" asked the editor,
oaniinuslv
Pete! what was Petel He was my
hawg! Done had him sence he was a
leetle pig, and now he got away. Yo'
seen him?"
mo, | haven't" said the editor
gravely; "but am sorry for you None
of us have seen him."
Oats talkin' like a gemman. No
low down about dat var Now | 90
hunt my Pete wild some comfort. Lend
me chew O. snuff, and kick them
brutes what wanted to insult my lost
Pete"
And the outraged dame hobbled
away in search of him who was more
to her than husband, son or ferryboat.
--Broohlya Eagle.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1881-08-14
PUT 1T TO PROOF.

At a time wnen the community is flooded
with so many unworthy devices and
concoctions, it is refreshing to
find something that is beneficial
and pure. So conscious are the proprie-
tors of DR.. Kings New Discovery tor the
Consumption of the worth of their reme-
dy, they offer all who desire, trial bottle
free of charge. This certainly would be
disastrous to them did not the remedy pos
sess the remarkablecurative powers claimed
DR.. Kings New Discovery for the Con
sumption will positively cure asthma, bron-
chitis, stubborn coughs, colds, phthisic,
quinsy, hoarseness, Group, or any affection
of the throat or lungs. As you value your,
existence give this wonderful remedy trial
by calling on Geo. Il. O'Hara, Druggist
Cairo, Ills, and obtaining trial bottle free
of charge, or regular sized bottles,S1 00.O
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1881-08-14
A Valuable Experience.

Few men are better known throughout
the Methodist denomination than d. w.
Bartine, ID. d., M. d. Speaking of q most
critical incident in his life, he said "Some
time since | found myself suffering from
what is known as Albuminuria. BY the
use OF reliable test found albumen in the
urine, and in some slight degree in a few
instances in coagulated state I suffered
from dropsy, particularly about the ankles,
slight pains about the kidneys, derange.
ment OF digestion, great dryness of the skin,
athmes much thirst, and Of course grad.
ual failing of strength. This was about
the state of things when | commenced IA.
ing Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Cure
! took about six tablcspoonsfuls every dnv
for week, when | found all my symntoms
decidedly improved, and at the end Of two
weeks it was difficult to detect any trace Of
albumen. Having imprudently taken cold,
! had very slight relapse some two weeks
ago, when began again using the medi-
cine, and am now as well as ever" The
doctors symptoms are as common as head.
ache, and yet, unless taken in time, they
may lead to the worst results, which the
remedy above named will certainly prevent.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1881-08-14
individuality in Homes.

There will be a great gam 10 your
house in individuality If you arrange
your own needlework for il, The car
pets, wallpapers, furniture, and prob
ably the pictures and other art orna.
ments are the product OF other peoples
minds. 1t can scarcely be otherwise,
but it is much more easy that the en-
broidery should be the product of your
own thought; it will then be unique
and give an air of originality that can
never be attained through the intelli-
gence OF Others. Being unique, the
work is, in its degree, priceless, and il
10 standing protest against the power
OF mere wealth. seeing that it is en-
riched, not by silk and gold and other
mems toll, but, the power of art and
your own expenditure of time and
thought. 1t is, if you have contrived
it honestly and by your own lights, a
true product Of your own taste and cul-
ture, and it will last to be monument
OF the things that in your time were
loved and sought after, when you have
gone TO look on those beauties that as
yet eye hath not seen, and of which
the fair things OF earth are but fore
shadowings.n ~
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1881-08-14
A Little Miaprint.

lilo walked into the office this morn.
iing' says the Steubeaptlle Herald, look
ing much like man pretty we'll salts
iied with general results, and said: Can
see the edtorP' He was shown that
emlnently useful adjunct to newspa-
per al once. Good morning, sir" he
checrily began "Mornin'," said the
editor II came in," he proceeded,
10 tell you of misprint In the pa
per-" "Yesp What is til" "WelI,
you see sent notice around yester-
day that Mr.. Smith had just been mar
ried. and your compositor, see, has
got y, Mr.. Smith has just been mar
tyred'' but guess 1t don't hardly make
enongh difference to change it," The
editor scratched his head a minute, and
thought of house-cleaning. and other
female eccentricities, and told the vis-
itor OF course it didn't, and he went
away whistling, "Why should the spirit
OF mortal be proudP"
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1881-08-14
Mothers! M0thersli Mothers,ii

Are you disturbed at night and broken
OF your rest by a sick child suffering and
crying with the excruciating pain of cutting
teethi If so, 60 at once and get bottle of
Mrs. Winsow's Soothing Syrup, 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
depend upon it; there is no mistake
about it. There is not mother on earth
who has ever used it, who will not tell you
at once that it will regulate the bowels,
and give rest to the mother, and relief and
health to the child, operating like magic.
1t is perfectly safe to use in all cases, and
pleasant to the taste, and is the prescrip.
tion of one Of the oldest and best female
physicians and nurses in the United States
Sold everywhere. % cents bottle.