West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-03-24
CHURCH AND PULPIT.
Progress Of Revival Work throughout
the State.

CHARLEY's CREEK.-Rev. J. r.
Carter administered the ordinance
of baptism to 20 or more subjects
in Charley's creek on last Sunday
afternoon. Milton Star.
A WAGON LoAD.-The brethren
of the Greenbrier Church, with
whom Rev. r. r. Sadler labored 80
successfully a short time since,
sent him on Tuesday of this week
a heavy load of provisions Of all
kinds. 1t was about all that two
yoke of heavy cattle could do, to
bring it in. Such an act brings
blessings both upon the giver and
receiver. 1t is more blessed to give
than recetve.
MERCER CoURr.-Ninety eight
indictments were recently found by
the Mercer County Grand Jury; of
course, nearly all of them against
lawless liquor peddlers.
MARrETrA.-The Baptist social,
last Thursday evening, was attend
ed by over two hundred. 1t was
in the nature of reception to the
new converts and passed off with
pleasure and proft.-Register.
PHIL1ppI.-Rev. Mr.. Robertson
will preach in the Court House
Friday and Saturday and Sunday
and Sunday nights, and on Sun
day will administer the ordinance
of Baptism. Plaindealer.
MoRaANTowN CIRcUIT.-Rev. J.
G.. Rexroad held meeting at
Pleasant Valley, with 16 CONVEX
sions.
J. Conwell,a pastor of Arnetts-
vile circuit, reports 60 CONVEX
sions at Arnettsville, with 8 at the
altar.
The meeting at Cool Spring re-
suited in 16 conversions and II &C.
cessions. There have been between
1000 and 1900 conversions and &C
cessions within the bounds of the
district since Conference.
KINGwooD, e. H. OWEN, PASTOR.
One of the greatest revivals
known here for thirty years, con-
tinuing for five weeks, has just
been closed, resulting in 80 clear
conversions, and already rs access
sions to the church.
MoRaANTowN.-Rev. j. Garland
Hammer, D. D., of Baltimore, (re-
Gently Of Parkersburg,) preached
Sunday, in the Morgantown Pres
byterian church, and very much
pleased the congregation. Mr..
Hammer is an able and distinguish
ed minister, and will probably re-
ceive call to the passionate here.
Bishop Peterkin, of the Protest
ant Episcopal church, preached at
Academy Hall, Sunday last, and
confirmed large class. Post.
PARKERsBURG DISTRICT. Third
Round.-April II, Volcano; April
Is, Williamstown; April %, Sis
tersville; May 2, Shiloh; May 9,
Parkersburg; May 16, Smithville,
May %, Centerville, West Union;
May 80, Middlebourne, Elizabeth
June 6, Valley Mills; June 10,
Belleville; June 90, Peasants, Ell
lenboro; June 81, Harrisville, Par
kersburg circuit.
At the country appointments
the first service will be held on Sat-
urday afternoon, at 2 30 o'clock,
followed by quarterly conference.
J. A. FULLERTON, P. K.
FAREWELL SERMON. Rev. C. G.
Gould preached his farewell sermon
to crowded house at the M. E.
church in this place, Sunday eve
ming. Mr.. Gould has accepted
call from Kentucky, and left for
his new field of labor the frat of the
week.-Bra1ton Central
NEW CHURcH-The Methodists
of Philippi have secured new lot
and will build handsome church
during the summer.
WEST UNIoN.--The protracted
meeting is still in progress. We
are informed that there have been
about % conversions We hope
that before this meeting closes, ev-
cry person ia this town will be con-
varied --Record