Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-01
cREENyILLE BAPTIST CHURCH.

constructed line of the Valley Railroad from
Stanton to Lexington, and as often reference
has been made to the evidences which prove
the central locality of Greenville to be fine
representative OF the industry, the thrift anc
,astes of the Southern borders of Augusta CO =
Nothing much contributes to elevate and
refine sentiment and intercourse and give tone
| 10 communities as substantial and neatly
finished houses OF worship. and in this parti-
.ular the growing town of Greenville and sur
rounding country have accomplished much In
the new Baptist Church which was dedica ed
last Sabbath. Greenviile is an old Valley town
bat since the opening of the railroad has rapid
put on substantial evidences of new pros
perity, and in its expansion from the old
limits olt TO the railroad station, on beauti-
full p ateau, in The center of which the new
sanctuary has been rea ed will present pleas
ant greetings to railroad travellers as well as
Afford delight and enjo, ment TO the inhabi
tants.
Not many months since. the small Baptist
band in that locality numbered only ten men,
oers. A young minister OF Richmond. Rev.
| Thomas Shipman, came to labor in the vine
| yard and now the membership has grown to
| forty-six. A large and stylish building with
architectural embellishments, of pure white
walls and symmetrical spire, partaking of the
gothic finish, crowns a charming eminence =
The roofing with full proportions Is in harmony
| with The white walls and spire, coated in light
olive tint The building stands In bold relief
AZ The eye of the traveller catches view aci oss
| the old town over hill and Wales and forests TO
| the blue mountains in the east.
| The dedication was an occasion of universal
interest in the uity. The Day was baIn,y
i tor early spring, and the assem- olage of people,
one ofthe largest ever known il the town. The
efforts of the young pastor and the sustaining
Contribution of evaporation by his little fl ,ck
had been subjects OF fraternal greetings through
out the borders of the church n the st ste. and
on the day of dedication the presence of many
| emir ent ministers attested how sincerely that
feeling had generally prevail ed. There were
present Revs DR.. Hatcher, editor of the Rei
sious Herald ana Mr.. Shpman. father of the
pastor. of Richm Jnd; D. j q. Taylor. OF Lex
lugtou; DIR. Manly, of south CarOlns; and Revs.
II yior and w Y Abrahams OF ugusta
Dr.. Hatcher delivered the dedic story sermon,
| ami Dr. Many addressed the couY re- alton
At night. the past was ms, allied. Or j b.
Taylor deii> eritg the sermon; Dr. Hatcher. the
charge To The congregation; and Tay-
II To The people. and Rev W. Y Ahrahams
presenting the sacred volume. The orgar. one
of Wilcox d Whites best, is from the large
| houss OF R, land q Lee of Richmond. placed in
the church by their excellent agent Mr.. ]. A
Wright. AT the morning hour, Miss Mary
Summe, son, of Staunton and at night Mr.. Lee
presided. leading the fine music with charm
ing melody. as til, keys were touchsd. The
interior of the church is complete, including
chandeliers, furniture, &c.
Over $40 was contributed on that day, which
relieves the church of all debt. The amount
was regarded as a most liberal contribution by
| the community for which grateful acknowl-
edgements were rendered.
The C. ntractors for the building were NJ ssrs
Isaac Arey and Fitch & Kayser. who executed
their work in good style and to the satisfaction
| of the ommittee in charge.
Church services are continued DIR. Hatcher
and Mr.. Shipman, the elder remaining and
preaching during this week.
The history of the eenvilIe church furnish
| es an illustration of how timely and efficiently
woman C N assume responsibility and success
fully accomplish noble work. Whilst all en-
gsged did full share. none are more demons
| trative in their praises than those who bore
| their parts, in commendation of Mrs. VIM. H.
Peyton, for her ceaseiess industry and success
| full labors which no obstacles could impede in
her laudaoie designs, in behalf of this sane
| tuary. "At home and abroad, '-iu the great
assemblages of the church. at distant points,
she bore the cause committed to her care, nor
would be content to rest by the way till the
| browning excellence of her mission was realiz-
ed, Mother Linda" as she is iamliarly called
is name enrolled in church history and will
| live in the memory of the saints.
| HoNnRs TO A WORTHY CoLoRED WOMAN
Mary Ann Carter. (coloreI, } the wife of James
| C,r A g
buried from the Episcopal cuurch. in tais CT ty
last Wednesday, March 2oth. In reference to
the honors paid this woman. the haltimore
sun publishes the following
The following letter f ON Stauuton Va Civ
ing an account OF the funeral services OF Mary
Ann Carter. formerly a servant of tue late
Judge Lucas Z. thompson. win be interest1n z
beyond The borders OF vi gina:
Dear Cousin: have just returned from the
fuuerai OF Mary Ann Cartier. ana write to lei,
you ABOUT IL. a number Of the most promiueuL
citizens went TO see Mr.. Huiiihen, tue Epscu-
pal {, ergy man, and asked INN Jo snow her
cry IN .rk ofrespecJ, which ne did gong around
ana asking The pau BEARERS III person. The
ladies OF the congregation and mauy Others
senL bedutliu flower one exquisite ca la lily
was sent from GayfnUnt. There was "A in
nense congregations III the Gu III oh Oi both whIi e
anu cUiored people. Our Iull CHOIR Was pi eseut.
and with the assistance OF Mr.. Shlrke, cnaut. d
the service most i'm pressIveiy. Inc pal. Dear
ers were Col. Skinner. DR.. Atkinson, John KIN
ney. George HARRISON and The mayor oi tue
S'y, 0Oiuou. HtpuoW Ol Judge
kouertsun They Sang ASLEEP in Jesus ana
II would Not Live Away" The services weI t
so Impressive that even my eyes. UNUSED To
weeping, filed with tears MIR. HulIiheu m lie
some beautiful remarks about her lovely curls-
tlAIi alactcr. her uevotiOu Ia her church anu
vi the auIni ALTON her course commanded A
long p DC. sslon followed her remains In the
ctnneteIy, tn on fuoJ and in every private
a'riages IL thr nvishoorhood. All juined i'll he
asptraJOu, Wen u.ne. good faithful SER
want; ent thu IL 10 the joy OF tiny l. ru."