Frostburg mining journal., 1883-08-11

| tuo NhJiouhi L Ike hedI tho olu VII
gate, west OF Sand Spring. He wai
returning home from a drive in Gar.
lett county, and on reaching the
point named, his horse shied suddenly
at the spectacle presented on the
roadside by the camp of the United
States Geological Surveyors. The horse
turned 10 short-lock, tipping the
buggy-box considerably. Mr.. Porter
drew him out into the road and i'm
pulsively cut him with the whip. At
this the horse started violently. The
seat gave way under the jerk, and
with it Mr.. Porter fell to the ground.
1t was soon discovered that he was
dangerously injured. Intelligence be-
ing conveyed to town, large party
repaired to the scene and he was
brought home. The surgical examin-
alton disclosed broken rib and contu
sion of the attendant muscles. No
other internal injuries couli be dis
covered. Externally frighfu look
ing cash, passing through the lef'
temple and severing branch Of the
temporal artery, extended through
the ear, cutting the auricle 10 two.
His right knee sustained also rain.
hi abrasion Much apprehension
was felt by mis- family and friends
during Monday night and Tuesday
On Wednesday he was reported tet-
ter, and Thursday as still improving,
although suffering greatly. Yeater
az, however, much unGs mess Wa
fell by his family aDd friends on 3a-
count Of untevorable symptoms. TIE
attention bestowed upon Mr.. Porter
at the time of the accident by the
corps of engineers, Col. Sumner H.
Bodfish, chief, and the families of
Messrs. Henry R. and J H. Atkinson
we're very considerate and Mr.. Por-
ter's friends appreciate their kindness
very highly. Mr.. Porter is one Of
our best citizens and all will be glad
to greet him on the streets again.
RELIGIOUS. - The resignation of
Rev. VIM. 0. Petty as pastor of the
English Baptist Church has been ac-
cepted with much regret. At re-
cent meeting the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, Our beloved pastor, Rev.
VIM o. Petty, has resigned the care of
our Church and has signified his determin.
alton to remove West; therefore resolved
l. That we accept Brother Petty's resig-
nation with sincere regret, and most
heartily commend him and his estimable
wife TO the full confidence Of the people
among whom they may be called to labor.
2, III at by prudent, earnest labor, he has
greatly strengthened our Church, both by
increasing its members and by creating
kindly feelings among the other churches
of the town.
8, That the Sunday School deeply re-
gret losing the services of Sister Petty,
and that our waImest esteem and prayers
will ever attend our brother and sister
JAMES DANDO
WILLIAM HART,
JAMES WILLIAMS,
Committee.
Mr.. Petty will take charge of a
church in Missouri, where he hopes to
be more useful in his calling. He
leaves Frostburg carrying the best
wishes OF the entire community. HIS
unpresuming walk and Christian bear
ing will quickly win friends in any
new field he may enter.
Rev. George M. Z4charias, assistant
to Rev DR.. Ruhl, was ordained a
minister OF the Reformed Church
tuesday e'ening. Inc ceremonial
was elaborate aud imposing. Rev. S.
IL. b 'henoaush' OF Somerset, H.,
pr athed the sermon. lie "sa tn
cha'.'oaH si the committee appointed
py the G4@ss'S iof tie purpose tue
iod""ia& he'"s The remslnlng mem