Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-24

General Andrew Lewis on one side
and an equal number of Indians I'M
der the celebrated chief Cornstalk on
the, other side Cornstalks battle cry.
eBe strong, "Be strong, was heard
above the battle din of conflict but
he and his hosts were defeated. A
monument "a it., in. in height bear
ling the names Of those killed and
wouded commentaries the site of
battle. Chief Cornstalk was MUIR
dered by the whites Nov. 10, 1777--
years, 1 month after the battle. A
statue of his likeness stands on the
Court house lawn.
Point Pleasant is between the Ohio
and the Great Kanawha rivers, is the
County seat of Mason County and is
one of the finest farming counties in
the state It's inhabitants, | believe
are among the best people on the globe
if l Judge from the many people we
met during our few days stay with
them. Rev. Harry Miller who has
been the efficient pastor of the U. B.
church there for a number of years
and is now, surely has parish to be
proud of.
On the old battle ground over look
ing the Great Kanawha river stands
log house erected in 1895 the first
house of its kind built in that county
and is known is the mansion house. It
/ 21a stories high containing rooms.
tom it's outside appearance one
would think it contained A or rooms.
A gentleman whose name have for
cotton, who cares for this historic
mansion gave US a hearty welcome to
view the relics Of days gone by. He
kindly guided US through the rooms
giving much information which I'm
glad to give at least part to you. /
sat on one of the first chars ever
! made in Point Pleasant patented by
Eli larry between 1796-1820. The
first extension table ever in Point
Pleasant was there. A large picture
of Mrs. Lockwood, founder of The
Daughters of Revolution adorned the
wall A set of dishes is said to have
come over in the Mayflower. Another
set from Australia. A picture prob
ably Axe it, Of the great battle fought
there was painted by DR.. T. Night,
Mason County on canvas about $50
years ago. 2 beds, one 145, the other
IA years old the posts reaching
nearly to the ceiling with a wooden
coverlet as spread, would cause even
the Oldest person living to wander
back again to childhood days and view
the homes of their grandparents. A
spinning wheel 148 years old, writ
ing desk 145 years old. A lantern,
tin bottom, to use with tallow candle
for light 1855 years cid hung on the
wall. A warping bar of many, many
years ago. A chair 1875 years old. A
checker-board with squares inset with
some precious metal were among the
treasures boarded there. We saw the
first piano there, ever bought in that
country. As l played an old familiar
hymn and those with me sang, l Won
dered whose fingers had first touched
the keys on which l played How
many hands had played the same sa-
cred hymn? Where were they now?
Were they looking down through the
abyss of heaven singing the song
with us as they sang it years ago?
The thought brought tears to my eyes
and | ceased playing for | wanted to
know more about the little mansion
house. | was fortunate to have my
kodak with me and made good use of
it.. | reluctantly left the sacred soil
that drank the first blood ever shed
in defense of American Liberty. l
regret that did not carry home with
me some little souvenir from the bat
tie ground
At 1870 p. m. Sunday we left our
good christian home with Mrs
Mourning with sadness that always
comes with parting. The good enter
tainment provided and the kind words
spoken will ever be sacred to. our
memory. Yes, we hope to meet them
all here again, but if God does not
will it to be, we trust we shall meet in
heaven where no good-bys will be ut
, tered, no good-by signal Of little
cherub hand waving as l depart for
there will be no departure there We
arrived in Parkersburg at $50 at the
home of Mr.. Cross. Glad to be home
again. Homel yes. Do not ministers
and wives have many places they
like to call home? We enjoyed their
kind hospitality. Our trip was one of
great pleasure and enjoyment despite
the extremely hot weather. l shall me-
yer forget those we met during the