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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20
MISSIONARY WORK.

Q-What commission did Christ give to
his Apostles?
A.--"Go ye into all the world, and preach
the Gospel to every creature"
Q.-Is it then our duty to make Christ
known to all?
A.-Yes; for GLOW shall they call on Him
inawhom they have not believed, and how
shall they believe in Him of whom they
have not heard? and how shall they hear
without a preacher, and how shall they
preach except they be sent?"
Q-How is the Presbyterian Church CIV
ing the Gospel to the world?
A.-Through the Board of Home Missions
and the Board of Foreign Missions.
Q-How many Home Missionaries have
we?
A.-One thousand three hundred and thir-
ty-three, ,333)
Q-How many Foreign Missionaries of all
kinds have we?
A.-One thousand two hundred and seven
teen, q, 2l7)
Q-How much was contributed last year to
the Board of Home Missions?
A.-Four hundred and eighty-six thousand
dollars, (s485,000.)
Q.-How much to the Board of Foreign
Missions?
A.-Six hundred and forty-eight thousand
dollars, (s648,000)
this Church?
A.-The Woman Missionary Society, and
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20
Miss Carrie Tayenner's Death.
"Of Such is the Kingdom Of Heoven,

AS we write this, many hearts
are moved in deepest sympathy
with the family of Mr.. J. T. Tav-
enner in the death of their lovely
daughter, Carrie, who left them,
overwhelmed in grief, for the
Bright Home Beyond, on Monday
afternoon, June IS, at the age Of
! l3 years.
Her death was. from peritoneal
inflammation, and while her suf-
fering was not of long duration, it
was most intense, but was borne
uncomplainingly.
While it is peculiarly sad to
witness the departure of such a
rare spirit as was Carries, yet
leaving such a testimony as she
left, and such lovely character as
was hers, there is halo Of blessed
ness in her death that robs grief OF
it's keenest anguish and brings us
all nearer Heaven.
Carries bright childhood con,
version, and earnest Christian llv-
ing, will furnish great solace to the
sorrowing family and friends; and
now that she has passed over to the
Mansions just beyond, we are
sure her bereft parents and friends
will feel much nearer their Home
than ever before.
The funeral will take place
Wednesday morning, at 10 O'Clock
at the Baptist Church.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20
RESPONSIVE READING.

Superintendent.-This is the day which the
Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad
in ii.
Sunday School and Congregational was
glad when they said unto me, Let us go unto
the House of the Lord.
Supt.-One thing have l desired of the
Lord, that will seek after; that may dwell
in the house of the Lord all the days of my
life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to
INQUIRE in his temple.
s. S. and Cong.--For day in thy courts is
better than a thousand. l had rather be n
doork eeper in the house of my God, than to
dwell in the tents of wickedness.
Supt.-How amiable are thy tabernacles,
o Lord of Hosts
s. s. and Cong.-Blessed are they that
dwell in thy house; they will be still prais-
Shpt-Blessed is the people that know the
joyful sound: they shall walk, o Lord, in
the light of thy countenance.
s. 8. and C0ng.-In thy name shall they re-
joice all the day: and in thy righteousness
shall they be exalted.
AU-O Lord of Hosts! blessed is the man
that trusteth in Thee. Amen.
PRAYER,
Sinqin Page 81
"Star of the Morning."
Recitation. ..............."Our Heavenly Father
RosALTHE WALTERS.
Recitation Child's World ,
GEORGE PAXTON.
Mngtng. 40
Coming, Yes, We're Coming"
Dialogue Homeless, y
BERTHE AND BLANCHE BRANDON.
CATECHLSM
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
| Olestion.-How many kinds of elders are
| in 10 PraghVtprinn Church?
Answer.-There are two kinds of elders.
| Q.-What are they?
| d.-Preaching elders and ruling elders.
Q.-Who form the Session OF a church?
| A-The Pastor, who is preaching elder
and the ruling elders Of the church
Q.-Who form Presbytery?
| 1-All the ministers, in number not less
than five, and one ruling elder from every
| church within a certain district.
O-What body is above the Presbytery?
| d-The Synod.
O.-What body is above the Synod?
! 4-The General Assembly.
| O.-When and where We're the first Presby
terian Churches in this country planted? n.y.,
| Ain Maryland, between the years l67'
and 1880.
singing age lOl
"All This for Me-"
| Recitation One Another
NELLIE JONES.
Recitation. Boat Song, y
CHARLEY WALTERS.
Sin1i,g. Little Pilgrim, y
INFANT CLASS.
ESSAY ."Conduct in the Sunday School, "
MISS CARRIE RoUsH.
Singing loO
"Glory to God in the Highest"
Recitation. sees fou,
ANNIE YOUNG.
Recitation. Gather Inen In,
LOUISA DoRE.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20
Alumna Association of Wheel.
ing Female College.

The annual Commencement OF
Wheeling Female College, has
grown to be an occasion of great in
terest and commendable pride on
the part of all the good people of
the chief city of our State.
The Wheeling papers devote
much space to the exhibitions, re-
ceptions, &c. The Journal says Of
the Alumn@ Association.
"The Alumn@ of the Wheeling
Female College held their annual
meeting last night in the hall OF
the College. The attendance was
very large and the interest mani
tested in the success and progress
of the institution very commenda-
ble," and proceeds with an ex-
tended account of the interesting
occasion.
Mrs. Judge Boyd delivered the
Alumn@ address, and Hon. A. W.
Campbell, in a very interesting
address, gave his impressions on
the education of women, especially
referring to Southern women, as
observed in his recent visit
through the South.
The program was replete with
choice music, and the occasion was
richly enjoyed.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20
PROGRAM.

Greeting, School.
Salutatory, Monte Gambrill.
Music, Duet, Carrie Cook and
Blanch Dellicker.
Essay, "A Drop of Water" En-
ma Neal.
Recitation, Lizzie Whitman.
Music, Sue Rathbone.
Essay, Rockers Make the Chair
Easy" May Hutchinson.
Essay, "Parkersburg," Virgfe
Wells.
Music, May Hutchinson.
Par,or Drama, Junior Class.
Valedic!ory, Maud Foreman.
Comforting of Diploma, Rev.R. a.
Gibson.
Music, Duet, Mrs. Smith and Miss
Williams.
Benediction.
The Commencement exercises a.
per program above, were listened
to with interest and richly enjoyed
by we'll filled house,
Parkersburg turned out in force
to greet and welcome a real, incop-
porated, full fledged "Parkersburg
Seminary" and was highly pleased
with its first public introduction
1t is charteristic of Parkersburg
ladies to make themselves heard,
(when they ought to be heard we
mean) and as with the High School
graduates, the essayists all read
out in a clear, full and distinct
voice. making it a pleasure for the
audience to listen.
The essays all showed originality
and much care in preparation, and
were received by the audience with
lively enthusiasm.
The musical part of the program
was an excellent entertainment in
itself and the arrangement through
out was high compliment to the
superior judgment and tact OF the
Principal, Mrs. Fields.
The audience were delightfully."-
captivated by
THE THREE GRACEs,
who so happily did the sweet office
of gathering the floral offerings.
The little Misses, Ronnie Wade,
Josie Moss, and Janey Thompson
can rest assured that as they gath
cred those boquets with SO much
childish grace and sweetness, so did
they gather to themselves the
hearts of all present.
The brief words Of Rev, Mr.. Glib
son in delivering the diploma
were indeed as "apples Of gold in
pictures of silver" The right
words in the right place are such
always.
All in all the Com mencement was
pleasant and happy occasion, and
we but speak the PROUD hope
of Parkersburg in wishing it tI-s
commencement of a grand future for
Parkersburg Seminary.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20

THE Music BUsINEss.-Mr. G. L..
Spence's extensive advertisement
on our last page, is elaborated to
accord with the extensive bust
ness he has built up in our com
munity.
Starting in our city few years
ago, in a small way, he has, by his
energy and enlarged ideas of deal
ing with the public, built up the
largest business in musical instru-
ments ever known in this section
of country.
Dealing in everything in the
music line, he is ready for all Gus
toners. Call and see him.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20
StillWeIl Oilwell.

The stir on Stillwell over the
new oil developments continues,
and many of our citizens are run
ming thither after expectant for
tunes. Several hundred barrels of
heavy oil have been produced and
we hear that the Transportation
Company will lay a pipe line to
the new field without delay.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20
Commencement Notes.
And Notes of Commenceme,ats.
Personal AND IMPERsoNAL.

Personal AND IN1PERsoNAL.
Parkersburg was delighted with
Parkersburg Seminary Commence
ment.
The prettiest and loveliest boz
quets of all the heaps of boquets on
the stage were the three precious
little beauties that gathered up the
other boquets.
Miss May Hutchinson did wisely
and well in putting "rockers" on
sundry chairs to make them easy,
but had she devised rockers to
make the editors chair easy,
the Universal Press would have
sung her praises forever.
Miss Virgie Wells piled up poin-
ted puns on Parkersburg society
and business in a way that greatly
delighted the audience.
THE UNIvERsITY.-H Excellency
Governor Jackson, returned Friday
evening from the University Conn
increment. He was much delight
ed with the visit and pleased with
the progress and prospects of the
University. The Regents held the
matter of filling the office of Presi-
dent in allowance for the coming
year. Mr.. w. P. Wiley, of the
Register, was elected to the Chair of
Natural History and Prof. Berkely
was made chairman of the Faculty.
No other changes were made.
WASHINGTON AND LEE.-The
commencement exercises of the
Washington and Lee University Of
Va, will occur on the 26th of June.
The baccalaureate sermon will be
delivered by Bishop A. W. Wilson,
of Balti more.
MARIETTA. = Marietta College
Commencement is next week, clos
ing on Wednesday.
BRoADDUs CoLLEGE.-The Com
mencement is spoken of by the
press as being the best ever held.
Prof. P. B. Reynolds, preached the
Baccalaureate sermon, and Rev. IL.
l.. Quarles, delivered the Conn
mencement address. Miss Holmes
was valedictorian. Clarksburg is
getting quite proud of her College.
D. D.s.-The University made
Doctors of Divinity of Rev. c. P.
Masden, now of St. Louis, and Rev.
J. w. Carter, of our own city. Hon.
D. B. Lucas was oranmented with
L. L. D.
ANorHER.-Columbian Univers-
ity at it's recent Commencement
conferred the degree Of D. D. upon
Rev. Geo. V. Leach, Of Martinsburg.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20

JUDGE JAcKsoN's CHARGE.-Judge
Jackson's charge to the grand jury
was able, clear and comprehensive
He reviewed briefly all the law
touching the duty of grand Ju-
ror--all the matters into which ne
should inquire, apd especially did
he "come down on the violaters OF
the liquor law" He made this
part Of his charge personal, and 1t
cut right and left.---,S. MaryS %
SeTuer.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20
Personal.

Our friend Mr., NJ. C. Whitlatch,
of our schools, left our city last Sat
urday to spend the vacation, with
friends at Pittsburg and other
points on the Allegheny and Mon
ongahela rivers. Persons wishing
to communicate with him, will
nlease address him at Verona, Pa.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20
WHEELING CoLLEGE.-Dr. Ken.

WHEELING CoLLEGE.-Dr. Ken
dali of our city, ATTENDED Commence
ment at Wheeling Female Col
lege, to witness the graduation OF
his daughter, Miss Lulu, who
brings away the Valedictorlan' S
honors. The Doctor is highly pleas
ed with this excellent Institution ;
and with all her many friends,
much laments the poor health OF
Miss Taylor, the most successful
President of the College.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20

PHARMACISTS The State Phar-
macists held their annual meeting
in Charleston, last week. Our live
druggist, Mr.. A. N. Williams, Is
among the delegates appointed to
the National Retail Druggists AS
ISOLATION IN Washington next Sep
TENDER, and TO the American
Pharmaceutical Association.
The next State meeting will be
in Parkersburg, the second Tues
day in June, 1884.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20

Mr.. HILToN's LECTURE.-The
Temperance Lecture by Mr.. Geo.
A. Hilton, of Washington, D. c., at
the M. E. Church Tuesday night of
last week, was rich treat for all
present. His pointed and forcible
way of making figures talk, at once
startles and captivates his hearers.
When Mr.. Hilton comes this way
again, a full house will greet him,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20
CATECHLSM,
THE WORK OF THE CHURCH.

Q.-How many churches are there in our
communion?
Alive thousand seven hundred and
forty-four, (5,74.)
Q.-How many members?
Alive hundred and ninety-two thous-
and one hundred and twenty eight, (592, l28 }
Q.-How many ministers?
Alive thousand one hundred and forty
six, (5,l46)
O-HoW many Sunday School members?
dover six hundred and fifty thousand,
1850 000.)
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20

DIED.-On last Sunday morning
Mr.. James Inman, of the 9Th Ward,
died of scarlet fever, aged 10 years.
We learn that his sickness was not
regarded as serious till within a
short time of his death.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20

A YEARLING.-Mr. Thompson
Leach has Durham calf, which at
6 days short of a year old, weighed
S21 pounds. Now come on with
YOUR big calves.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20

MARRIED.-At Parkersburg, June
Il, 1888, by Rey. W. Fl. Cooper,
Mr. L. B. Paul and Miss Louisa L..
Johnson, both of Lubbock, w. Va,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20

ELoPEMENT.--Clarksburg papers
announce big stir at Romine's
Mills over the elopement of Perry
Queen and Miss Minnie Boyles.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20

EARL1ER.-We send the FREE
MAN out day earlier this week, to
let us all 90 to the Convention.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20

DR.. F. B. Carroll attended the
Conference Sunday School Conven-
ton at Point Pleasant last week.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20

Our physicians tell us there is
much serious sickness prevailing
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20

PIANOS AND ORGANS for Sale or to
Rent. by w, F. ATKIssoN.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20
WESTVIRGINIAF FREEMAN.

Richie County Circuit Court
this week.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20
Commencement.

Petersburg Seminary, june 10, 1883.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20
Manufacturing and Repairing

The cheated term" is filling our
Jail as it does other places of resort.
Capt. Beckwith was entertaining
SO guests last Saturday, among
them, six women.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20

the Children's Missionary Band, "The Palm
bearers"
flQtnq. e..ss...'h "eo ~
"Hymns of Grateful Love-"
Recitation ..,...........s 'They Didn't Think
MApGE ERHERT.
Recitation, s :. Rutter-cups and Daisies"
MAMIE MCPflAU.
..Singing ali the Way
Recitation, ..........s'r Little Runaway"
SALLIE MEAL
heNtfHfgpH
WILLIAM SMITH
Sisoiag ..........,.........,.Page NJ
"The crown of Glory
ADDRESS BY THE PASTOR
Sfhutfly
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND CoNGREG ALTON,
BENEDICTION.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-06-20

SocIAL.-Don't forget the Social
at the M. E. Church Thursday ev-
ening, June 81. Usual Lunch
from 5 p. m. Literary entertain
ment at s o'clock. Come all.
Col. FoLEY's DEATH.-Col. B. HI.
Foley, another of Wood County's
Oldest and widely known citizens,
died of paralysis at his home near
this city, last Sunday morning and
was buried on Monday in Odd Eel
lows Cemetery.
He was in his SIND year, and
was held in high esteem by the en-
tire community, as was evidenced
by the very large attendance at his
funeral.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1883-01-24
An $50, 900 Church Built With $4.21

The dedication Sunday morning of
the Memorial Presbyterian Church,
on the southwest corner of Mont
gomery avenue and Bowler street,
was an event of more than usual in.
terest,~ ~tor it recalled to mind the
touching origin of the structure
Some years ago, when it's pastor,
the REV. S. A. Mutchmoore, D. D.,
was laboring at the Cohocksink
Presbyterian Church, little girl
presented herself, accompanied by
her mother, and asked to be received
as q member. She was but Z years
of age, and the session, hesitating
to receive so youthful member, re-
piled: ''Dont you think you had bet
ter wait awhile1" To this the child
answered: "The pastor said last
Sabbath the Lords Supper was for
those who love and obey Him, and
I'm sure / love Him, and l am try
ing to obey" Being asked If she
had been attending church regularly
she replied: "Mamma and ! come at
night. We are poor, and our clothes
are not good enough to come in day
time" The session received the lit
tie applicant. She was delicate
child, dnd in September of the same
year the Rev. DR.. Mutchmore was
summoned to her bedside. Sac was
dying. He talked and prayed with
her, and at the parting she handed
the pastor all the savings Of her brief
life, amounting to $4.21. The money
in various denominations she placed
in a box that had contained one of
the prescriptions which she had
been taking. II want you," said
the dying child in feeble tones, "to
build church with this money-to
build a church for poor people like
u.s." Under the circumstances such
a request admitted of no denial.
The little sufferer died shortly after
ward. That was ten years ago.
The child's legacy was divided into
1O2 pieces, comprising every piece
of money from a penny up to dol
lar nots. With the $4.21 the Rev.
DR.. MutcbGore began to carry out
the little girls dying wish. His ef-
forts ended on Sunday in the dedica
tion. clear of all Indebtedness, of o
magnificent edifce, valued at $50,
600. Starting ther. fore with the
little girls legacles, the 102 pieces
each brought in $522,7S or a total
o $5s,4Ss,50, the total cost of the
building, exclusive of the ground,
organ and furniture. = Philadelphia
Press.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1883-01-24
MY FRIEND.

written ny So'' W. % iA"" "n'h', "
S. A., (prisoner of war at Camp Chase)
q friend of a fellow prisoner who was
engaged to be married to a Southern
lady. She proved faithless to him.
The letter arrived soon after his death.
and was answered by Col. Hawkins in
the following lines:
Your letter came, but came too late
For Heaven has claimed its own;
All, sudden change from prison oars
Unto the Great White Throne.
And vet | think he would have stayed
For one more day of pain,
Could he have read these tardy words
Which you have sent in vain.
Why did you wait, fair lady,,
Through so many a weary hour?
Had you other lovers with you
In that silken, daisy bower?
Did others bow before your charms
And twine bright garlands there!
And yet, I ween, in all the throng
His spirit had no peer.
I wish that You were by me now
AS draw the sheet aside,
To see how pure the look he wore
Awhile before he died.
Yet the sorrow that you gave him
Still has left its weary trace,
And meek and sanity sadness
Dwells upon that pallid face.
"Her love-" he said, "could change for
me
The Winters cold to SPRING."
All trust Of thoughtless maiden's love,
Thou art bitter thing!
For when these valleys fair, in May,
Once more with blooms shall wave,
The Northern violets shall blow
Above his humble grave.
Your dole of scanty words had been
But one more pang to bears
Though to the last he kissed with love
This tress of your soft hair.
i
For when the angels come,
/ would not have them find the sign
OF falsehood in his tomb.
Ive read your letter, and know
The wiles that you have wrought
To win that noble heart of his,
And gained it;-fearfnl thought!
What lavish wealth men sometimes
give '
For a trifle light and small;
What manly forms are often held
In folly's flimsy thrall.
You shall not pity him, for now
He's past your hope and feari
Although wish that you could stand
With me beside his bier.
Still, 1 forgive you; Heaven knows
For mercy you'll have need,
Since God His awful judgment sends
On each unworthy deed.
Tonight, the cold wind whistles by,
AS ! my vigils keep
Within the prison dead house, where
Few mourners come to weep.
A rude, plank coffin holds him now,
Yet Death gives always grace;
And had rather see him thus
Than clasped in your embrace.
TX.
Tonight your rooms are very gay,
With wis, and wine, and song;
Andlyou are smiling just as if
You never did wrong.
Your hand so fair, that none woul
think
1t penned these words of pain;
Your skini so white-would God, you
soul
Were half so free of stain!
I'd rather be this dear, dear friend,
Than you in all your glee;
For you are held in grievous bonds,
While he's forever free.
Whom serve we in this life, we serv
In that which is to come;
He chose his way, you yours; let Go
Pronounce the fitting doom!
CAMP CHASE, Dec, 1864.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1883-01-24
Cathartic Pills

AYERS Puls arr an elTat'.ilal cure FOR
Constipation or C"Stivcness, IaAigcs-
ton, Dysp.psia, lass ct .,Apre.ita,
Foul Stomach and Breath. Dizziness,
Headache, Loss ;S Memory, HuMbncss,
1siiionsness, J.:u:s:siSc, Eheunih.isn,,
Irun;ions and Kin Diseases, Drorsv,
lumoss, ssorfas, Neuralgia, Collie,
Gripea, Eiarr.:t,.a, Eyscnt*iy, Gout,
Plies, Disorders OF the L.er. anil 81
other diseases resulting from a disordered
state OF the LigeS, I'VE Hni,lratuS.A S9as
The Louisiana Democrat., 1883-01-24
AS a Dinner Pill they have noequal.

As a Dinner PHI they have noieQNal.
While gentlo in their at:fica,stlies Pills
are the most theronsil and sea,cl,in ny casIiar-
tic that can h, employed, and never giyo
pain unless the bowels are ini!anled and
then their influence is healing They stim,,.
late the appetite and digestive organs; they
operate to purify and enrich the blood, and
impart renewed health and vigor to tho,
whole system.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-05-09
DU5IVN O'GNNkE DEhLEItS,
95 Smithfield street. The club" j"

We are advised by the Passenger Depart
ment of the Pennsylvania Railroad that round
trip tickets will be sold TO Washington, d. c.,
on May 10Th, good to return until May 18th,
on the occasion of the reunion of the Army of
the Potomac in that city, on the 10th and 18th.
The city is now decorated in its grand and
beautiful spring attire, its magnificent streets
having been planted throughout with
numerous shade trees, it presents a view that
is not only pleasant TO the eye, but one that
will command admiration and wonder, partic-
ularly from those who will recall the scenes
and occasions presented in the Historic days of
the Rebellion. Among the many attraction
TO be seen we enumeratc, the Capitol. the Wa
and Navy Departments, the Medical Museum,
in which building President Lincoln met his
death, the Soldiers Home and Arlington Gem
etery. These aoe but few Of the many Ipon y
of interest, and we would advise all who can
avail themselves Of this opportunity to go and
see the Transformation. The following rates
have been Established Pittsburgh 1915; But
Ter 1915.