The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-02-24

county, d dating
back in early history, even far
enough back to have made it neces-
sary for the worshipers to carry
guns for their safety and protection
as they went to and from church.
One of the early established
places of worship in this section is
the Jones Chapel, on the farm of
Grover Moser. The chapel is To-
Gated on what is known as the
Chapel Road, which connects with
Route 40 Cor the National Highway
on the north and has its outlet on
the south at Kemp's Mill, the dis
lance being three-fourths of a mile
from the chapel to the mill. The
distance from the National High
way to the chapel is approximately
two miles.
The chapel is located in rather
isolated section, but in surroundings
which are attractive in their pas
toral beauty. In close proximity TO
the chapel is the home of Mr.. MoSer,
say an eighth of mile distant. Mr.
Moser very kindly acted as out
guide on a recent visit to the chapel,
taking us in and showing us around.
The home of Mr. Moser, now owned
by Mr.. Moser's mother, was origi-
nally the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Enoch Jones, the builders and
founders of the church.
The landscape, upon our visit,
was dotted with attractive and we'll
kept homes. Two miles across the
fields from the chapel, was the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. David Mel
kirk, parents of Mrs Nigh and
where she lived as a girl. Buried
in the graveyard adjoining the
church are six little brothers and
sisters of Mrs. Nigh, as well as
little child of Mr.. and Mrs. BENZ.
Crilly, Mrs. Crilly being a sister of
Nigh.
The chapel, constructed of brick,
was built by Mr.. and Mrs. Enoch
Jones, but just when is not known,
as there is no cornerstone bearing
any information as to the church's
age; however, there is no doubt
that it is considerably over 100
years old. It was first built and
used as a Methodist Church and
services of that denomination were
conducted in it for number of
years. AT the present time the Pen
tecostal Church is using the build
ing, Sunday School being conducted
every Sunday afternoon by Rev.
Vernon Miles, of Williamsport, as
well as a mid-week service. The
pastor is planning revival meeting.
The Sunday School has had an at
tendance as high as IS with favor
able weather prevailing. And even
in inclement weather the attendance
has been good.
The church building is very sim
pie in its appointments. The heat
is furnished by an old-fashioned
coal stove, but with comfortable
conditions for those in attendance
at the various gatherings. The pews
are probably the same ones that
were placed in the church when it
was built. They are practical and
roomy. There are two amen Cor
ners' in this church, the same as
were generally found in churches
back when our fathers and grand
fathers went to church. These are
pews, usually shorter than the av-
erage ones, because they fit in
smaller spaces on each side of the
pulpit. Many churches considered
their Amen Corners" indispens-
able adjuncts to the services. Be-
hind the pulpit is a Cross and
Crown monogram bearing this in
scription: NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. :"
Besides being one of the. oldest
places of divine worship in Wash
ington county, the Jones Chapel
lays claim to the fact that it also
has the unique distinction of being
the burial place of its founders. Be-
meath the floor of the pulpit rest
their remains, as well as those of
their only daughter.
The following memorial tablet
occupies place in front of the pull
pit and over the vault
In memory of Mary, wife of
Enoch Jones, died Jan. 81, 1847,
aged about 80 years She embraced