The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-07-10
A Trip To Dever Valley.

The ladies who attended the dedication of Dever
Valley Chapel, few days ago. have handed us the
following with regard to their experience among the
good people of that neighborhood:
''On Saturday morning, June goth, the following
ladies started for Devers Valley be at the
dedication of Valley Chapel: Mrs. s. S. Hawk, Mrs.
j. II. Mackley and Mrs. Chas. Rhodes. At Samson
willie they were Joined by Mrs. Shropshire and Mrs.
W. T. Price who had been visiting her. We were
met at Webster by Cranston Gilliland, at whose
home we intended making stay while in the VAL
ley. Here were Joined by NJ. D. Williams and
Miss Reigel of Portsmouth. Our express by this
time not like omnibus, for 1t would not held
one more. We had delightful ride of about four
miles, the morning being cool and pleasant. The
country Is beautiful, the road being sandy and the
overhangng branches of the trees making shade for
perhaps two-thirds of the way The Gillilands have
an elegant home about mile from what was once
Jackson Furnace. Mrs. G. formerly Miss Jennie
Baker, daughter of Samuel Baker, Esq. If any one
truly deserved the blessings of this life 1t is
certainly this good woman. And she seems to have
her share-possessed of kind and indulgcnt hus
band-nne looking, healthy and obedient sons, it is
not strange that she seems contented and happy.
The Chapel is situated in beautiful valley, and is
certainly credit It's founders. 1t Is finished off in
fine style with beautiful carpet, chandeliers and
convenient stand for the speaker. The sermon Sat-
urday night preached by Rev. Stephen Brown,
with exortations by Revs. Swartzwood and Hollins-
he'd. On Sabbath morning at O'Clock the love-feast
services were held. There certainly seems to be a
andneghbors had gathered together for miles around
talk with each other of Gods goodness to them,
and where every seemed truly to love his neigh
Dor himself. 1t was glorious day and glorious
meeting. Now the hour for preaching,
and here a familiar-looking crowd into
church from Jackson who had come down in
carriages Sunday morning; these were Mr.. and Mrs.
James Baker, Mrs. James Martin, Mrs. A. D. Cross
land and Mrs. JEFF. Edwards. Coming in with this
party were Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Simmons of Bloom
Furnace. The dedicatory sermon preached by
Rev. P. Barker of Portsmouth, and a very able
discourse. At Mr.. Gillilands where our party were
stopping, there Saturday about thirty persons
for dinner, about twenty stayed over night on Sum-
day sixty for dinner and twenty-four horses. We
here met and made the acquaintance of Miss Anna
Smith Of Sciotovie, pleasant and Intelligent lady
MI and Mrs. Violet DR.. and Mrs. Allard, Revs. Hol-
linshed and Swarzwood. and Miss Lizzie Hollinshed
Of California, Mr.. and Mrs. Sampson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Shumway of Harrisonyille, Mr. and Mrs. Will
Horton and others whose names we do not now recall
In the evening the sacramental services were held
after which a sermon preached by Rev. Hollins-
he'd who is eloquent taker and a thorough Chris
tian gentleman. Rev. Swartzwood made powerful
player, he being a valiant soldier in the OF
Christ. After he returned to the house of Mr. ILL.,
land treated to some beautiful recitations by
Miss Lizzie Hollnshed, Miss of fourteen. She has
been trained in elocuton by her father, and he
tainly has to feel proud of her. On Monday
morning the happy crowd started back to jackson
and ome wishing that such good times could always
last. AS passed through the big gate and saw the
hands waving after there earnest prayer
up every heart that the choicest blessings
ofHeayen might forever rest that household. We
came far Samsonville in the morning and stop
ped with Mrs. Shropshire until the afternoon train
where we had delightful little visit. Thus ended
spieasant time that win forever remain bright spot
on the page of memory"