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SPECIAL RATES OF FREIGHT at all stations on
the railroad
Orders filed promptly for any amount from one car
load To ten thousand bushels Send orders in a. early
as circumstances will allow. Address
Smyrna times., 1881-03-02
6 Cents per Bushel
SH ell LIN &,

Is preferable To Stone Lime Hhi with the present ex-
tremely low price and advantageous freight rates it
Is decidedly the CHAPEST AND MOST RELIABLE
FERTILIZER for PENINSULA use
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-16

and with the best prospects for sue
cess. The well is located on the
Western "break," and the new plan
consists Of utilizing old wells that
it does not pay to pump for shallow
oil, by casing them down to the
deep shale with 422-inch casing and
drilling small hole below this to
the deep oil rock. This saves cost
of roaming down the old hole, saves
in cost of casing, and in many in
stances will save rig building. In
the present instance the well is
cased to depth Of 800 feet, with
43I-inch casing, the hole below this
being 4 tinch. Oil rock was struck
at 1869 feet. At this writing the
well is 1881 feet deep and still in
the oil rock, with $50 feet Of oil in
the hole. This is good enough for
the first venture in deepening old
wells. A new well located on the
Centennial Lease, w. Va. tract,
owned by Shafer & Jenkins, was
finished Thursday last, and started
off as an eight-barreler. These gen
tlemen are prosperous and ought to
be happy, and judging by their
shining countenances, they are so.
Mr.. VIM. Tenny has just COM
menced building a new rig, prepar-
atory to drilling a well for MIR, L.
Leach, on the Glantz tract.
Mr.. S. Stewart had a new well
finished last Friday, located on the
Volcanic Co.'s tract. Reported a
small pumper.
The weather, as usual, continues
grand, gloomy and peculiar. Ac-
cording to Vennor it will recover
from this spell later in the season.
l may remark that as long as Ven
nor exists, we need not trouble
about Mother Symptoms prophesy.
Volcano.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-16
W. #. Atkinson
West Virginia. TO-Wit :

At Rules held in the Clerks office of tbo
Circuit Court of Wood County, on the ArS,
Monday in March, 1881,
George A. Creel, Complainant,
VS..
Samuel Butcher, Human Walling, John Ste
vens, Thomas c. Robinson and r. G. Dov,
ener, Defendants.
In Chancery-Upon q petition filed in tba
Chancery cause of r. G. Dovener againstT
G.. Robinson and others, pending in said
Court.
The object Of this suit is to have re-bea,.
ing of the said chancery cause, and to secnra
q reversal of the decree therein pronounce
in favor of said Dovener against Robinson
and others, or to have the same modified 81
as to indemnify the Petitioner against loss nv
reason of any sale that may be made under
said decree.
And it appearing by affidavit filed, that
Luman Walling and I. G.. Robinson are no,
residents of this State; on motion of The
Complainant by counsel, it is ordered thai
said absent defendants do appear here al
Rules TO be held in the Clerks office of the
said Court on the first Monday in April
1881, and do what is necessary to protect their
interests in this suit; and that copy Of this
order be forthwith published and posted &C.
cording TO law.
A Copy-Teste:
0. NJ. CLEMENS, Clerk.
]. H. FERGUSON, Sol. for Compl't IS
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-16
West Virginia. TO-wit :

At Rules held in the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court of Wood county. on the first
Monday in March, 1881,
Will S. Smith, Complainant,
VS..
Malinda Vaughn, A. C. Vaughn, John Kreush
and Christiana Kreush, Defendants.
In Chancery.
The objecto this suit is to recover of the
Defendant, Malinda Vaughn, the sum of
Sl34, with interest from August 18th, 1879, and
to subject to sale certain land in the Bill
mentioned, in Wood county, purchased by
said Malinda Vaughn from John KreuSh and
Christiana Kreush, for which said note was
given.
And it appearing by affidavit filed that
John Kreusl and Christiana Krush are not
residents OF this State; on motion of the
Complainant bycounSel, lit is ordered that said
absent defendants do appear here at Rules
to be held in the Clerks office of the said
Court on the first Monday in April, 1881, and
do what is necessary to protect their. inter
ests in this suit; and that a copy of this or
der be forthwith published and posted accor-
ding to law
A Copy-Teste:
o. NJ. CLEMENS, Clerk.
DAVE D. JOHNSON. Sol for Complt. SO
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-16

They would like to tell you of it's
Merits, but have not the time to
write it out; they will in future
editions tell you of it, but bow all
they can say is to try it, and if not
THE BEST, don't buy it,
They are LEADERS also in the
sale Of Pianos, Organs, Stools, Mu-
sic Books, &c, at the very Lowest
Prices, and on Terms to suit their
customers.
We advise you to call on them
and see their stock, at
as Market Street.
Parkersburg, W. Va.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-16
Announcement.


February LIST, 1881.
Having disposed of our business
to Vaughan & Mckinney, we desire
to have settled up at once all of our
outstanding claims. All persons
knowing themselves to be indebted
to us, or having claims against us,
will oblige usby calling as early as
possible at the store of Vaughan q
Mckinney, and settle their ac-
accounts with A. G. Leonard, who
is authorized to close up our bust
ness. We are very grateful to our
patrons for their kind and liberal
patronage during the past years,
and would now take the liberty Of
introducing to them, our successors,
Messrs. Vaughan & Mckinney,
whom we know will be favorably re-
ceived, and their patrons honorably
dealt with. Very Truly,
"a J. P. VAUGHAN & Co.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-16
Latest Markets.
Parkersburg Retail Market,

Corrected Weekly by Attk1sson " DT0''
Market Street. No. 10 1891
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-16

FREE BRIDGE.-Our County Court,
Commissioners, Messrs. Spencer,
Stiles and Butcher, met in adjourn
ed session on Monday, and after full
consideration of all the premises,
closed up the contract for the Little
Kanawha Bridge. The County pays
$4,000 for the bridge, $4,000 hay
ing been levied for the purpose in
1880, the balance to be paid by levy
in this year. This contamination
will be hailed with universal appro-
baton on the lower side, and all will
agree that county bridges androads
should be free to everybody.
The Court continued in session,
considering attachments, and gener-
al business.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-16
DISSOLUTION.

The Firm of Woodward, Ollom & Co.. is
THIS u day dissolved by mutual consent Mr.. b.
f: Ollom retiring.
The business will be continued at the old
STAND, 43 Market street, below Court, by
" oodWard & Sons. All persons knowing
themselves indebted to the late firm of
Woodward Ollom 4 Co., are requested to
call sl, and settle thciraccounts with Woodward
J.B. WOODWARD,
b. +. DILLON,
r,, j. w. WOODWARD.
hECoLLECr: We have the largest assort-
ln n OF Saddles, Harness, Collars, &C.. ever
o one lor sale in this part of the State,
Whicn we propose to sell at Bottom prices.
90 WOODWARD & SONS.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-16
Farm for Sale,

0Oo ACRES of Land within miles of po
0UOkersburg and same distance from NJ
Tetta one mile frG ohlo on the
is in grass, rest in woods. Two-story fran
dwelling house, good cellar, &c, good nan
barn and out-buildings; orchard of 700 to S(o
bearing trees; 2 acres in vineyard; well wo
tered. Can be divided in three parts, If da
sired. For the whole, $50 per acre; one-hsGt
cash, balance in one and two years.
Enquire of
w. +. Attkissa,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-16
Baltimore Cattle Market.

BALTIMORE, Md, Mar. IA, lS'
RECEIPTS FOR THE WEEK.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-16

A choice lot Of White seed oats
from Illinois, for sale by John P.
Wait.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-16

Pure Maple Syrup, fresh from the
best Sugar Camp in these parts.
Leave orders at the FREEMAN office.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-16

WANTED.-600 cords, prime chest
nut-oak bark. G, R. Shaw & Co.
Parkersburg.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-16

BRoUGHToN & DIS dealers in Dry Goods,
Notions and Oil Cloths, Carpets, Wall
Paper, &C., No. so, Market street, Parkers-
burg, w. Va. Ia
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-16
Total Rainfall for the week.. .85

Total Rainfall for the week.. IS
Observations by J. S. A, Farrow,
Surveyor Of Wood county, Office
in the Court House.
ED. FREEMAN.-In "Genteel Professions"
handed in by me last week, l quoted from
"Honor and Shame" as from LOngfellow'S
Psalm of Life. I have repeated the psalm
of Life" from girihood, and the mistake was
of careleSsneSS, not ignorance. That's bad
enough. \. MOTHER.
Our attention was called to the error in time
but was neglected. That's bad enough, too
ED.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-16

WEATHER REPORT, for the week
ending, Monday, Mar. IA, 1881:
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-29
Fashion Notes.

Waistclats are worn again.
The close paletol IL much worn.
large sAshes are coming in style
The novelty in lace Is terra cot
IA.
Eog land has Rational Dress
Society"
Colore1 l2res to match dresses
are worn
The buste is not found in the
best shops,
"hu aawest collars are straight
linen bands.
The heather mix tints are pre- T.
~ for fall wear.
All wool tweed is much worn
for street suite.
Chenille, feather and Jet trim
mings are popular.
Heather cloth is n fashionable
fall dress material.
Long cloaks of plush are made
as plain as seal-skin.
The darkest tints Of Wine and
mulberry are in favor.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-29
A Close Bargain.

A school boy who is known as a
sharp fellow appeared at one of
our book stores and called for q
biography"
"Seventy-fve cents" said the
man of books.
Gosh all steamboats," exclaim-
ed the boy. Cant you take no
less nor that fur cash down on the
nail? Times are hard and money
scarcer nor hens teeth, and"
Take it for seventy cents"
said the storekeeper, thinking TO
end the matter at once.
lis that the lowest?n The man
nodded his head. "Say, can't you
throw in one of them air injinrob-
Der balls?"
mo, sir"
"Shoo! Can't you throw in one
Of 'em air slates-one what's got
the rubber on the end?
mo, sir"
Cant you give me one of 'em
lead pencils what's got the rubber
on the end TO rub out sums and
things?'
mo, sir"
"Cin't you give me some OF 'em
glass marbles?
NO, sir"
"A slate pencil?"
mo, sir.n
"a peanut"
eyes, | will give you peanut y
well, old miser, just fork over
the peanut and charge the jogra-
ply to dad, and the boy skip
ped.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-29

A pleasant little story is related of
Governor Holiday, of Virginia, by
the Alexandria Gazette. One even
ing last week an old colored woman
on crutches entered railway car in
Washington. The car was crowded,
and the old woman requested coll
ored man to give her his seat, as it
was impossible for her to stand. The
man refused. Governor Holiday,
who was in the car, overheard the
conversation and promptly rendered
the old woman his seat, which was
accepted with thanks.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-29
A Tough SchooImaster

The old man approached the
new schoolmaster with ll-dOg
glare in his eye and said:
"You got after my boy because
he left live hornet glued to your
chair?"
Il did,
"You licked him so, he thought
the world was coming to an end?"
THAT was the impression | in
tended to convey to him.
Pm his father; and I've come
to let you know what think OF
your proceeding"
Then they clinched. Hair and
blood flew in the air, likewise
dust and fragments Of garments.
Then it quieted down little, and
the old man implored him TO let
up. stop choking, and take h Is
teeth from that ear.
What do you think OF my
warming your boy?" asked the
teacher. aJ nf tef
II think you did just right, and
when / 60 home l'll give him a
tanning that will teach him to
come TO me with his complaints.
and stories that the schOolmaster
can't fight"
They parted and the schoolmas.
ter murmered'
II did right to tackle the son OF
the worst fighting man first. None
of the others will poster me-"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-29
How to get Well.

Thousands of persons are COZ +.
stantly troubled with combina-
ton of diseases. Diseased kidne. O
and costive bowels are their tor
mentors. They should know that
Kidney Wort acts on these organs
at the same time, causing them to
throw off the poisons that have
clogged them and so renewing
the whole man. Hundreds testi-
~ to this ins6urg Post.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-29

1t Is a foolish mi stake to con-
found remedy of merit with
quack medicines. We hav used
Parker's Ginger Tonic with the
happiest results for Dyspepsia and
Debility, and known it to be a
sterling health restorative. Times.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-29

A young fellow offered to kiss a
Quakeress. "Friend," quoth she,
"you must not do it," ''Oh, but
by Jove, must" said the youth.
"Well, friend, as thee hast sworn,
thee may do it. but thee must not
make a practice of it,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-29

Sellers Liver Pills" have been
the standard remedy for malaria,
liver complaint, costiveness, etc.
for fifty years. 4tti ap.#
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-10-12
Presbytery of Harmony

Met at Bmhopville. s. c.. September 10th.
Inc opening sermon was preached by the
retiring Moderator. Rev. w. G. Smith Nine.
teen ministers and twenty nine elders were pre-
sent.
Organi-ation-Rev E G. Smith was elected
clerk
Seminary-Rev. J. B. Mack, D. D., was heard
In behalf of the Seminary at Columbia: Where.
upon
Resotued That in view of the financial and
other endorsements which pressed upon the
course In not attempting to reopen the Semi
nary in 1881
Division Of Rres6ytery-After considerable
discussion on both sides. the motion to divide
was lost by large majority.
Church Orgdnized-One new church. under
the name of Wedge6eld was enrolled.
Oissolutions-The pastoral relation between
Rev. J. E. Dunlop and the Marion church. also
that between Rev D. S. McAlister and the
Bennettsvllle church, was dissolved
CdHs-A call from Red Bluff church for the
pastoral services of Rev. D. S. McAlister, for
one-half his time, was read. He was granted
permission TO retain it for consideration until
next spring meeting of Presbvtery. A call
from Wedgefeld church for the pastoral services
OF Rev. James Mcdowell for one. fourth of his
time, was read. He was allowed until next
spring to consider the same
Cdndaddtes-Mr. B. F. Wilson, of Mt. Zion
church, was taken under the care of Presbytery
as candidate for the ministry.
Observation-Disclosures S. E. Bishop, was
granted permission to labor outside the bounds
of Presbytery.
Centre Point and Turky Creek church, were
granted permission to employ J. L. McLin. a
licentiate of South Carolina Presbytery, as a
supply:
Fairhope. Lynchburg, and Beuah churches,
were granted permission to employ Rev. H. B.
Garriss, of Wilmington Presbytery, as supply.
Directory for Worship-J. G.. Law, Il. Ii.
BUST, G. E. Chichester, W. L. I. Prince, and J.
T. Chase, were appointed a committee to ex.
anime the same. and report to the next spring
meeting of Presbytery.
Sabbath-J. S. Cozby, c. E. Chichester, and
W. K thompson, were appointed committee
on the Sabbath.
During the meeting of Presbytery the
weather, was delightful, the congregations very
large, the preaching earnest and impressive,
especially sermon preached on Sabbath night
to the young, which left profound impression
The next meeting of Presbytery will be held
in Williamsburg church. the oldest in the
Presbytery.
An adjourned meeting will be held during
the sessions of Synod in Columbia, for the pur-
pose of receiving another candidate
w. A. GREGG Stated Clerk
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-10-12
Presbytery of Chesapeake

Met at Leesburg, Va, October 4th.
Present Ministers-Pollock, Pitzer, Branch
Dinwiddie.. Scott, Strider, Turnbuil, Epes
Chinn, and Rev. ]. H. Smith, received from
Lexington Presbytery, and installed pastor
OF Leesburg church. E2ders-Wise, Braden,
Shields, Bradfeld. Chinn, Holiday, Brooke.
Rev. ]. P. Strider elected Moderator Turn.
bull and Chinn, clerks.
Rev. ]. A. Scott. Jr., rendered his resignation
as pastor OF the Warrenton and Salem churches
Presbytery resolved to hold an adjourned meet
ing at Warrenton. October 18th, IL A. NJ, and
that these churches be cited to appear and show
copied. ~ az
Rev. T. P. Epes was relieved of the charge Of
the Rappahannock church, and Messrs. C6inn
Strider, and Epes were assigned to missionary
service at this church, covering each one Lord
day before the spring meeting of Presbytery.
The next stated meeting will be at Warren
ton the first Wednesday in May, 1882. IL A. M
The Revised Directory was read, amended
and adopted.
The Narratives showed that all the cburcbe,
had been supplied with the ministrations of tb,
gospel; but that there had been very few ad
dtions.
Candidate ]. ~ Vandevanter was ASSIGNED
his trial pieces.
Statistical report to Synod shows 13 minis
ters, l6 churches, l licentiate 2 candidates.
A. w. PITzER, Stated Clerk.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-10-12
Presbytery of West Hanover

Met at New Canton on the 4th of October
The Moderator. Rev. H. H. Halves, being
absent. Presbytery was opened with sermon
by Rev DR.. Bell, from Rom il: 1-3.
Rev. g. A. Wilson was elected Moderator.
Mr.. d. Il. Mclean was received as a licen
tiate from Presbytery of South Alabama.
MIR. X. A. Wales. licentiate, was dismissed
to the Presbytery of Orange. North Carolina.
Presbytery determined to hold an adjourned
meeting at Hampden Sidney, October 18th. at
Stephens, of Missouri under its care, if the way
be clear.
Mr.. Colin Stokes, lcentiate, received and &C.
cepted call, through Presbytery, from Amherst
church. Presbytery then examined Mr.. Stokes
on Systematic and Polemic Theology. Biblical
and Ecclesiastical History. Church Govern
ment. and Sacramento, and his views and mo
tlves for seeking the gospel ministry. The ex.
aminations and his ordination sermon were
sustained as satisfactory parts of trial-and he
was solemnly set apart by the laying on Of the
hands of the Presbytery to the full work of the
ministry.
The reports of the commissioners to the AS
sembly were received and approved.
The following action was taken in response
to communication from the Presbyterian His
torical Socriety-viz:
l. That In accordance with the recommends.
ton OF the Assembly, a permanent committee
be appointed to correspond with the Society
2. That ministers, sessions, and members OF
our churches, be requested through this com
mttee to furnish material for history of all
our churches to be preserved by the said So
ciety.
The committee appointed consist of Messrs.
White, Smith, and Dabney.
The stated clerk was directed to notify de-
llnquent churches of the action of the Presby-
terry in reference to them, 30 that they can ex-
plain dellnquences at the next stated meeting.
The committee to install Rev J. c. Painter
at the Waddell church. reported that duty per-
formed
1t was resolved. :" that until otherwise ordered
this Presbytery will hereafter appoint commits
sioners to the General Assembly, on the Sd day
of its fall meeting"
Rev. DR.. 7. D. Bell was appointed commits
sloner, with Rev: E. D. Washburn, alternate,
and Mr.. ]. M. Robertson, of Maysville, with R.
M: Newman, of Gordonsville, alternate.
Drs. Dabney and Stoddert, and Rev. E. D.
Washburn, were appointed commission to in
stall Rev. G. Stokes, at Amherst, on Sd Sabbath
of November.
Calls from the churches of Byrd and Rivan
ma were directed to be placed in the hands of
licentiate H. H. Mclean, and the call from
Hebron was remanded, because informally made.
An adjourned meeting will be held at Byrd,
on Friday before the 4th Sabbath of November.
The regular spring meeting of Presbytery
will be held at Appomatox Court House, May
10th, 1882.
Of the % ministers on the roll, only were
present and one sent an excuse, being sick. Of
the 81 churches, were represented by ruling
elders.
After thanks were returned to the good peo
pie OF New Canton and vicinity, and the read.
ing OF the minutes. Presbytery adjourned in due
form, to meet at College church on the Sd Tues.
day OF October, 81 P. NJ.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-10-12
Presbytery of Montgomery.

AT an adjourned meeting held at Big Lick
September 10Th and two following days Lcen,
tate j. W. Graybill was ordained as an evan.
gellst, with view to the work of foreign mis-.
sions.
Licentiate X. P. Julian was ordained. and &C.
copied the call of Third church, Lynchburp
committee to install, Sd Sabbath in October. Rev
Messrs. Railey and Rawlings alternates, Shep.
person and B. W. Moseley.
Licentiate E. W. McCorkle was ordained and
allowed to retain calls of Williamsons and
Sharon churches till an adjourned meeting al
Petersburg during Synod.
The answer Of High Bridge church to the
resignation of their pastor, Rev. P. B. Price
concurring at his request, was received, and
pastoral relation dissolved; and Rev. r. K
Moseley appointed to declare the pulpit vacant
at bis earliest convenience
Missionary Supplies-One Sabbath in
Franklin county,. G. Shepperson Cave
SPRING.. O. Gordon; Floyd county-D
Blain; GueTant's-J. K. Harris; Mr.. Con
pedge's feld-R. r. Houston Castle Craip-J
M. Rawlings; Bedford county-F. @. Railev
Mercer county-W. B. Arrowood /; Floyd conn
Wv. Q. Campbell Montgomery countv-W
II. Ochiltree. At discretion-C. A. Miller p
B. Price, B. w. Mosely, W. T. Hall. A. w
Ruff, W. r. Coppedge, 5. r. Preston w. M
McPheeters, W. A. Dabney, X. P. Julian.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-10-12
DIR. HoGE IN NEW York

DR.. HoeE IN New YoRK.-The New
York Commercial Advertiser, in an editorial
headed DR.. Hoge's Eloquent Tribute" saws
1t was no doubt owing to the little notoriety
given to the fact that the Rev. Moses d. Hoge.
OF Richmond Va. was to oficiate in the mem.
orial services at DR.. Halls church last Monday
that no report Of his remarkable discourse was
given in the morning papers. As is we'll known.
DR.. Hoge. is the leading clergyman of the Pres.
byterian Church-South. HIS fervid eloquence
and powerful influence stood the defunct Con
federacy In good stead in many dark day of
its troubled history. An immense congregation
was gathered, the beautiful church was heavily
draped, and after solemn voluntary on the
noble organ, DR.. Hoge come forward to the
front of the platform His very mien attracts
attention. Tall, slender. erect as soldier with
apiercing black eye, he would attract attention
anywhere. After beautiful introduction the
speaker entered upon an Grafton which, for
ability eloquence, and pathos, has seldom been
equalled In this city. It was our President, our
friend and when he spoke of the grief of the
"solid South" mot the solid South of the
politicians" but the deep grief of the whole
people of that section the effect was marvellous.
It is to be hoped this grand discourse will be
published by the church in which it was
spoken