3./6. n ^ PRINCETON, N.J. ty Presented by~T?&\/. cS". YAj C7\r-r 0, J c PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 39 REV. J. WARREN KAUFMAN Pastor L. P. V. and Burnt Cabins Churches HISTORY OF THE UPPER AND LOWER CHURCHES. Their cabins constructed, the hostile savage driven west- ward and their newly acquired lands under partial cultiva- tion the settlers began to provide places for the public wor- ship of God. For several reasons they could not be as unanimous in selecting a site as they were in the building of the forts at Springtown and at Dry Run. Why they should have contended for one central meeting-house it is difficult for us to understand. Naturally those living far up the valley would desire a location there and for the same reason the settlers lower down contended for a site near their own humble abodes. Committees from Presbytery could not bring them to think alike and finally to satisfy 40 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY both parties, recommended that two meeting-houses be erected. Fortunately for the glory of Presbyterianism his- try has stamped their act with its kindly approval. This all happened about a year before the organization of the church.* Severl interested settlers met with the Pres- bytery of Donegal (now Carlisle) at its Spring meeting, convened at Middle Spring Church, April 23, 1766, to ask for supplies and a minister to examine their youth and preside in electing and installing elders. This pleasant lot fell on the Rev. Mr. Cooper, then pastor of Middlespring. That Presbytery's supply fulfilled the task imposed is made a matter of Presbyterial Record at the Fall meeting. Un- fortunately no date is given of the time of this visit nor the date of the election of David Elder, John Holliday, Rynald (Randal) Alexander and Samuel Mairs to the eldership. The organization probably was effected sometime during the Summer of 1766, for Rev. Cooper was not the kind of man to postpone important work until the last minute. Feeble as the organization must have been, they continued to be supplied by Presbytery and maintained their existence. Rev. King, of Mercersburg, and Rev. Cooper, of Middle- spring, were frequently heard in the valley. There is a tradition that long before a church building was erected in the lower part of the congregation, the old log dwelling near the site of the Eddie Walker home was used for a preaching place. Groves and barns and houses were fre- quently used as preaching places in those pioneer days. Another reason for the apparent delay of calling a minister is the fact that there were very few Presbyterian ministers to be had. Even at that remote day, in a new land, where everything must have been inferior to the appointments of the homes in the mother country, our fathers demanded an educated ministry. Though he was elected to labor in a wilderness the examination for licensure and ordination of the first pastor, Rev. Samuel Dougall, was as rigid as if he were called to a strong church in England or Ireland. This is seen in the trial parts appointed by Presbytery which consisted of a lecture on Revelation 2:1-7, and a Latin exegesis on the theme, "An foedus gratia sit a foedere redemptione distinctum," and a popular sermon from Isa. 45:22, "Look unto me and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth, for I am God, and there is none else." Thus though nine years intervened between their organi- zation into a church and the calling of the first pastor, they were by no means years of idleness. In the meantime two *See warrant of deed in appendix. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 41 Louses for worship had been constructed. The Upper Church did not follow the suggestion of Presbytery, which would have placed the church near to John Holliday's which is now Dry Run, but in 1769 completed the building in course of construction, on the site deeded to them by the Penns. This was somewhere near the spring and below the present building, "at a point now enclosed in the grave- yard." The lower part of the congregation finished their building in 1774 at the site suggested by the committee as the lowest point which they should go. But both of them located near by sparkling springs of water. This furnished refresh- ment for man and beast. The names of some of the old churches suggest to us that this was the custom in those days, viz : Falling Spring, Rocky Spring, Middle Spring, Silver Spring, Big Spring. Both these houses were rude log structures, having neither floor nor ceiling nor stoves. Evidently the Lower Church had the more rapid growth at first. Dr. West referred to this in his centennial address and thinks the fact that at that time the building was larger is full proof. But in the course of time the Upper congregation became the larger. Of the first pastor of the Upper and Lower Church, Rev. Samuel Dougal, we can find very little record. "He came to the valley some time between June 1772, when he was licensed by the Presbytery of New Castle, and April, 1774, when we find the first men- tion of his name in connection with this congregation." Mr. Cooper, of Middlespring, Moderated the meeting of Presbytery held at Spring Run, October 9, 1775, when Mr. Dougal was ordained and installed. Rev. A. Thompson preached a sermon suitable to the occasion from I Cor. 9:16, last clause : "Woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel." Rev. Mr. Long, of Chambersburg, presided in the installa- tion and gave the charge. Having been inducted into office, he "applied himself earnestly and faithfully to the duties devolving on him. He had a mind for the work." Rev. G. D. Porter, late of Tipton, Iowa, and a descendant of this godly man, writes of him as follows : "I have under- stood that as settlers moved into the valley and especially Germans, he would seek them out and by his familiarity and the presentation of proper motives induce them to at- tend upon his ministry." Dr. West, in writing of this, said: "The consequence is, that a large proportion of our congre- gation is of German origin. I have found this German ele- ment no less substantial, reliable and in every way import- 42 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY ant tnan the Scotch-Irish. And am disposed to regard the commingling and blending of the two in the light of a very- happy marriage. In 1779 Mr. Dougal, finding the valley churches suf- ficiently strong to support him, he resigned his charge over the Upper Tuscarora Church. After this year he devoted all his energies to the interests of the Path Valley churches. REV. D. I. CAMP Present Pastor of the Upper Path Valley Chureh Mr. Dougal's salary at first "was 100 pounds, Pennsyl- vania currency ($266.66), and part of this was paid in wheat." This he exchanged for land warrants to get a home. This farm is now the property of the Daniel Ham- mond heirs and lies at the opening out of Amberson Valley into Path Valley. His heirs owned this property for many years and his son, who an elder in the Upper Church, lived upon it. It is commonly believed that this son organized the first Sundav School in the vallev. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 43 After the relations with the Upper Tuscarora Church were dissolved the Path Valley Church agreed to pay Mr. Dougal "100 pounds and 100 bushels of wheat, during the present circumstances of the times." Though this seems to us a meagre salary it was munificent for those days, per- haps having greater purchasing value than the salary of any of his successors. Rev. Dougal was a Scotch-Irishman, who came to this country early in life. His education was secured in America, and no references were found relative to his ancestry, except that he was born in Ireland. His wife was a Miss Wilson, of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, by whom he was the father of eight children, four sons and four daughters. His eldest son, James Dougal, who was an elder in the Upper Church, lived to the advanced age of 85 years and died on the 25th of August, 1860. Rev. Dougal was a man of the people, plain and simple in his style of preaching. He endured with his people the dangers and hardships of those days and seemed to prefer the frontier to a settlement in a less remote place. His humble cabin was attacked by Indians and once he with his people had to flee for safety to the government fort. But he laid for us a good foundation in things spiritual and ecclesiastical. "A severe cold settling on his lungs ter- minated his earthly life and labors on October 4, 1790, when he seemed to be in the prime of life." For fifteen years he was your pastor, taking up the work in the most crucial time of the church's existence. Following his death the pulpit was vacant for over two years, save as Presbytery sent an occasional supply to preach and administer com- munion. Then the congregations called Rev. David Denny. 44 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY REV. DAVID DENNY Second Pastor of Path Valley Presbyterian Churches 1794-1S00 David Denny. (Second Pastor.) In the year 1745 Mr. Walker Denny settled in Cumber- land County, near to what is now Carlisle. Here he resided until after the Revolution, when he raised a company and marched for the defence of his liberties. Like many an- other he sacrificed his life at the Battle of Crooked Billet and his eldest son was captured. His third son, David Denny, was born in 1767, pursued his college studies under Dr. Nesbit, of Dickinson College. After graduation he studied theology with the same instructor, always maintain- ing a great veneration and respect for this able educational leader. The Presbytery of Carlisle licensed him October 6th, 1791, and the Churches of Path Valley, which had been vacant for two years, called him as pastor April 10, 1793. He was not, however, ordained and installed as pastor until April 9, 1794. The ordination and installation took place in Carlisle at a meeting of Presbytery and not as is usually the case at present, in the church which presents the call. Com- missioners were present from the congregation; these were charged by the Rev. Mr. Craighead, of Rocky Spring, who PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 45 presided, and Rev. Mr. Paxton, of Lower Marsh Creek, preached the sermon, his text being John 21 :16, last clause, "Feed mv sheep." Before coming- to the valley Mr. Denny had married Miss Margaret Lyon, daughter of Mr. Wm. Lyon, of Carlisle. She is spoken of as "a lady of rare worth and attractions, whose cheerful, Christian spirit, no doubt, did much to en- courage her husband under the trials and labors of his office." To them were born seven sons and four daughters. In October, 1800, after six years of faithful service amidst a people who appreciated his labors, he asked for a dis- solution of the pastoral relations in order that he might accept the call of the Chambersburg Church (Falling Spring). His reason for doing so was the inadequate salary and poor educational advantages for his children. But even after the dissolution of pastoral relations he was very cordial to his former parishioners and they in turn had him take part in the installation of his successor. In Presbytery's "Book of Obituaries," we find the follow- ing concerning Rev. Denny: His person cast in the finest mould for strength, activity and proportion was well adapted to the air of dignity which nature herself had impressed upon it. His mind was of a strong and discerning order — always governed by candor and sincerity and warmed by the love of truth. His views were expressed in the language of simplicity and earnestness — neither adorned nor obscured by the garnish of imagery or the flashes of rhetoric. OLD STONE CHURCH Spring Run, Pa. 46 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY On the 17th of January, 1838, Mrs. Denny died and this sorrow, with the increasing infirmities of age, led him to resign his charge. For many years he had supplemented his salary by teaching Latin and Greek in the Chambers- burg Academy. This added burden would seem to have divided his interest, but we are told that he had the high respect and veneration of his people among whom he labored for thirty-seven years. He died December 16, 1845, just seven years after his faithful companion had passed away. Over his remains in the beautiful and historic Falling Spring Cemetery, of Chambersburg, loving friends and members have erected a monument on which is the following inscription : In memory of the REV. DAVID DENNY, who died 16th Dec. 1845, aged 78 yrs. ; Having been pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Chambersburg from 1801-1838, when he resigned his pastoral charge from the infirmities of age, respected and revered. As a tribute of affection and regard this monument is erected by members of the church and other sorrowing friends. During Mr. Denny's pastorate the second church build- ing in the lower part of the congregation was built. Their first structure was of log, about twenty-four feet square and covered with clap-board shingles. This was built in 1770. The second structure was about forty feet square, built of logs, but lined inside, walls and ceiling, with boards and was completed in 1794. After Mr. Denny's departure the church was without stated means of grace for a period of two years. Then in the Fall of 1802, Mr. Amos McGinley was called to become pastor of the united congregations. He signified his accept- ance and entered upon his work. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 47 REV. A. A. McGINLEY Third Pastor of Path Valley Presbyterian Churches 1S02-1S51 The Third Pastor, Rev. A. A. McGinley. Mr. McGinley was born near Fairfield, Adams County, Pa., March 1778, of John McGinley and Jane (Alexander) McGinley. His grandfather emigrated from Ireland and with four others purchased "Carroll's Tract," which was entered on the records as being in York County — now Adams. His grandmother was from Holland and both these, as well as his parents, were members of the Presby- terian Church. They were sturdy stock and are represented as being "intelligent and pious people." He was a child of the Covenant and early in life showed a disposition to seek His glory. His conversion occurred early in his life and "amid all his youthful aspirations and in the prosecution of his studies, the gospel ministry was ever before his mind as the work of life, to which he felt that in the Providence and by the grace of God he was called." Later in life, in speaking of his first communion, he said: "I shall never forget it; it was like heaven begun on earth." His father died when he was about sixteen years of age and this is also the age at which he united with the church- Though a mere boy he experienced a longing for greater service in the Kingdom of His Master. 48 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY Mr. McGinley is reported as having said from the pulpit : "Had it not been for the prayers and influence of a pious mother, he who now addresses you would not in all human probability be occupying this sacred place." It was his godly mother who encouraged him to prepare himself for the gospel ministry. His preparation for college was at the classical school of Rev. Dobbin, at Gettysburg. Thence he entered Dickinson College under the presidency of Dr. Nisbet, from which institution he graduated with honors in 1798. He found it necessary to interrupt his studies in order to get more funds and for this purpose he followed the teaching profession. Immediately after the completion of his college course he began the study of theology under the guidance of his pastor, the Rev. Wm. Paxton, D. D. He applied for licensure in October, 1801, and in June, 1802, he married Miss Annie Blythe, who was born and raised in the neigh- borhood of Fairfield. On the third day of April, 1802, he was called as pastor of the United Churches of Path Valley and having accepted the call moved with his youthful bride to the valley where he was destined to spend so many years of useful service. The following is a true copy of the call made out to Mr. McGinley : "The United Congregations of Upper and Lower Path Valley, being on sufficient grounds well satisfied of the Ministerial Quali- fications of you, Mr. Amos A. McGinley and having good hope from our past Experience of your labours that your Ministrations in the Gospel will be profitable to Our Spiritual interests do Earnestly call and Desire you to Undertake the pastoral office in said United Congregations, promising you in the discharge of your duty, all proper Support, Encouragement and Obedience in the Lord, and that you may be free from wordly care and avoca- tion, we hereby promise and oblige ourselves, to pay you the sum of One Hundred and Fifty Pounds in yearly payments during the time of your being and continuing the Regular Pastor of this Church: for the performance of which the congregation bind themselves jointly and severally agreeably to subscription papers accompanying this our Call, and the subscribing Elders are only bound equally with the other members. In testimony whereof, we have respectively subscribed our names this Third Day of April 1802. It was unanimously agreed that the elders subscribe the above in the name and behalf of said congregation and Messrs. Samuel Walker and Richard Morrow were appointed Commissioners to PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 49 forward the above to Presbytery and to act for the congr. relative to it. Mr. Samuel Walker was also appointed to attend Pby. as a member. Signed SAM'L. WALKER, ' RICHARD MORROW, ARCHIBALD ELLIOTT, WILLIAM LOWTHER, Elders. That the above call was regularly conducted according to the rules of our church & unanimously adopted without one dissenting voice is certified the day and date above mentioned by ROBT. COOPER, Moderator. After receiving the above call Mr. McGinley served as stated supply until the spring of 1803. On April 13, 1803, at a meeting of Carlisle Presbytery, held at Greencastle, he was ordained and "on the Friday preceding the 3rd Sabbath of June following he was installed pastor of the United Churches, by a committee of Presbytery." The place of meeting was in the Upper Church. Doctors Denny, the late pastor, and King, of Mercersburg, per- formed these pleasant and solemn duties. "He is represented as having entered upon this field of labor with all the energy, freshness and bouyancy of early manhood and to have made full proof of his ministry." One of his ministerial brethren has described his preaching as being "instructive and persuasive and characterized by nat- uralness and simplicity adapted to please and attract, to instruct and edify all classes of hearers." The writer of this sketch has in conversation with some of the elderly members of his congregation heard of his faithfulness as a pastor and his ability as an expounder of the truth. In the Burnt Cabins Church there is one whom he baptised, cata- chized and received into the membership and this, like a link, binds us to the great chain which carries us back three-fourths of a century and makes real to us the past. Mr. McGinley had six children, but three of them died early in life. His first home in the valley was in part of the house of James Alexander. But he afterward purchased some land and he built a home thereon. Here he was able by such leisure as he could command from a busy pastorate, to supplement his meagre salary. He once, in confidence, told his successor that if it had not been for the fruits of his farm he would not have been able to continue his preaching, for his salarv was never more than $400. Here he labored 50 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY o u XI o > t- a a PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 51 in zeal and steadfastness for nearly fifty years and though overtures from Philadelphia and other fields of labor were received he chose to remain in his first and only pastorate. Even when age and infirmity made it longer impossible to continue as minister he remained among his people and performed such services as his health permitted. Scarcely does a pastor have the joy and responsibility of intimate relationship as spiritual and social advisor which he so long enjoyed. Mr. J. Mac. Wilhelm tells me that Dr. McGinley was the umpire or judge in many disputes most of which he was not only able keep out of court but also to reconcile the parties involved. The wise counsel of such men as Dr. McGinley and Mr. Gordon has no doubt contributed in large measure toward making our churches coherent and peaceful as religious bodies and strong social factors in the valley's life. The memory of such men is always blessed. On account of age and infirmity Mr. McGinley informed his congregation on March 23, 1851, that he intended to ask Presbytery's permission to resign his charge and de- sired that his people concur in his request. This they were loathe to do for many of them had received baptism at his hands, he had performed the marriages of many and was the only pastor most of them knew. The elderly ones could recall the many seasons of re- freshing from the presence of the Lord. The great revival of 1831, when about a hundred members were received into church fellowship could not be forgotten. The little home-made book, a marriage register, which was exhibited at our both anniversaries contained the names of 697 couples he had married. It was common gossip that he had purchased his farm with the fees which totaled $3,303.25, but no one envied his goods, for he had been to them a faithful shepherd and guide. "In 1816 the 'Stone Church' was built, occupying the same site that the present structure occupies. Its dimen- sions were 36 by 60 feet. The position of the pulpit corre- sponded with that of those in this house. The church was provided with four doors — two at the northwestern end. opening directly into the two main aisles ; and one at each side, opening into the cross-aisles in front of the pulpit. The ceiling was arched. Owing to some defect in the frame of the roof the side walls bulged, which led to the intro- duction of several heavy cross-bars of iron near their top. The woodwork was never painted; and the whole internal appearance of the house was dingy, cheerless, uninviting and uncomfortable. Xor did the appearance deceive. It was 52 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY a cold place in winter. With all the 'firing up' that could be done, the humidity of the breath would congeal. Many a ludicrous thought has started in the mind of your speaker as he looked out from the little tub-pulpit over his congre- gation with forms drawn up, shivering, agitated and puffing away like so many little stationary engines — for the time stationary from a sense of duty but eager to hear the 'amen' that they might be off to their comfortable houses. But after all this state of affairs, together with the straight high-backed pews may not have been without their com- pensating advantages."* During his pastorate the third church building was erected at Fannettsburg. The growing size of the congre- gation made this necessary. This church, erected in 1832, was 48 by 52 feet in dimensions. "It was a frame and rough cast building, with the pulpit in the east end and four double doors." But as a description will be found else- where we will not describe it further except to say that at the time of its construction it was one of the finest appointed places of worship in any country community. Its heating plant was a great comfort when we think of the first build- ing, void of any stove or fireplace. The Upper congregation built a new stone church during his pastorate. Toward the close of his ministry there was a large num- ber of families who moved to the West. They became the nucleus of new church organizations. One of our members has visited the church at Delphi, Indiana, where James Witherow and Wm. Dunkle served as elders after promoting a Presbyterian Church. Then there were the Walkers (McGinley and Alexander), Geddes and Campbells, who were largely responsible for tiie building of the church at Fountain Green, 111. All these and many more were mem- bers of the Lower Church. In one year alone there were thirty-five members lost to the congregation by migration to the West. Including Burnt Cabins there were supposed to be about 175 communicants in the Lower Church in the latter part of his pastorate. The elders who served in the Upper Church from 1808 until the separation in 1851 were James Alexander, Wil- liam Alexander, John Elder, John Holliday (son of one of the first elders), Andrew Morrow, David Riddle, Stephen Skinner, James McCurdy, Sr., and James McCurdy, Jr., James Dougal, John Alexander, Jacob Shearer, Peter Shearer and James Stark. The four last named were elected in 1839. *Quoted from Dr. West's Centennial Address. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 53 The elders during his ministry in the Lower Church were : David Walker, Wm. McClay, Paul Geddes, John Camp- bell, James Walker, Joseph Brown, Alexander Walker, George Elliott, Wm. Elliott, James Campbell, James Cree, Sr., James Cree, Jr., Wm. Campbell, Daniel Brown. March 27, 1851, at a congregational meeting resolutions were passed declaring their high esteem and unabated at- tachment to Dr. McGinley and in keeping with his urgent request the congregation acquiesced in his request. The pastoral relation was dissolved by Presbytery meeting at Lower Marsh Creek in April, 1851. Soon after his release from the duties of the pastorate Doctor McGinley removed to Fannettsburg. He died on the evening of the first of May A. D. 1856, aged 78 years, leaving the wife of his youth and three chil- dren — one son and two daughters — to mourn his loss, but living in expectation of a blessed reunion with him in Heaven. His remains rest in the burying ground at the Lower Church and the spot is marked by a monument bear- ing the following inscription : In Memory of REV. AMOS A. McGINLEY, D. D. Born Mar. 4, 1778 Near Fairfield, Adams County, Pa., Graduated at Dickinson College ; Licensed to Preach the Gospel by the Presbytery of Carlisle, Oct., 1801 ; Installed Pastor of the United Churches of Upper and Lower Path Valley, Nov., 1802 ;f Resigned his charge April, 1851; Died at Fannettsburg, May 1, 1856. Erected By the United Congregations of Upper and Lower Path Valley and Burnt Cabins, As an affectionate tribute to the eminent piety and exalted worth of a beloved and venerated Pastor. Who, faithful in all the relations of Preacher, friend and counsellor, for nearly fifty years went in and out before them, breaking unto them the Bread of Life. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Ps. 11:15. I A mistake. As shown he was not installed until June, 1803, though he settled and entered upon his labors at the above date. 54 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY Mrs. McGinley, though always delicate and fragile, and clinging to her husband like some tender plant, for support, survived him almost five years. The closing days of her life were spent with her son-in-law and daughter, Captain Samuel and Sarah Walker, at Carrick Furnace, four miles from Fannettsburg, where she died April 23d, 1861, at the advanced aged of 83 years. Her remains repose beside those of her husband. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 55 2 i-> 56 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY HISTORICAL ADDRESS OF REV. D. I. CAMP. After the resignation of Dr. McGinley the people of his charge determined to divide, the Lower Church and Burnt Cabins to form one charge and this church another. The Up- per church did not long remain vacant, but in October, 1851, presented to presbytery a call for the services of Rev. Wm. Armstrong Grayham, promising him a salary of $500 and as much more as could be raised. The call was accepted and on the 12th of December following Mr. Grayham was or- dained and installed. Rev. M. E. Johnston, of Carlisle, preached the sermon from II Cor. 3 :3. Dr. McGinley pre- sided and delivered the charges both to the pastor and people. Mr. Grayham's pastorate was short. When he came here he was in delicate health. During the following Winter and Spring it became still further impaired. In April Presbytery elected him one of the commissioners to General Assembly in the hope that the trip to South Caro- lina would prove beneficial. He returned greatly enfeebled and dispirited. At the June meeting of Presbytery he offered his resignation, the congregation sorrowfully acqui- esing for they had already learned to love and esteem him. Mr. Grayham was born July 3rd, 1822. He pursued his academical studies in the preparatory department of Dick- inson College and in due season entered the college. He was converted in a great revival during the Winter of 1843- 1844 in the Second Church of Carlisle, then under the care of Rev. T. U. Moore. He joined the church in February, 1844. He made choice of the gospel ministry as his life's work and entered the Theological Seminary at Princeton in the Fall of 1845. He put himself under the care of the Presbytery of Carlisle and was licensed June 2nd, 1847. After giving up the work in Path Valley he preached when his health permitted in several different places. He died September 28, 1857, after a brief illness which he bore with great patience. His mortal remains rest in the old grave- yard of Carlisle. About six weeks after the resignation of Mr. Grayham, Rev. William A. West was invited to visit and preach in the Upper Church. He became stated supply September 11th, 1852, and was elected pastor March, 1853. On the third of the following June he was installed. Rev. Jos. Clark preached the sermon from Luke 11:35, "Take heed therefore how ye hear." Dr. Creigh delivered the charge PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 57 to the pastor and Rev. Edwin Emerson to the people. The pastorate of Mr. West was a fruitful one. During- the first fifteen years of his work among you there were additions to the membership at every communion service, except one in October, 1861. At a meeting of the session February 2, 1856, it was re- solved to do away with tables at the administration of the Lord's Supper and that communicants be requested to take their seats in the center pews, appropriated for the purpose, when they enter the church on Sabbath morning. There were several revivals of religion during this pastorate. The first of these covered about two years, 1855 and 1856. Dur- ing most of the time in the former of these years Divine blessings were coming down upon our Zion. It was a year of awakened interest, of earnestness and prayerfulness among God's people. During a series of meetings in 1856 Mr. West was assisted by Rev. Thompson and Rev. I. N. Hays. Many were brought into the church, family altars were erected and in many other ways the work of the Spirit was manifested. During these two years 101 were added to the church on confession. During the year 1856 the present house of worship was erected on the site of the old stone church. This was a great improvement and Mr. West and his people deserve great credit for their efforts and work accomplished. This building has been remodeled at different times as we will see later on. It is now one of the most beautiful country churches in our State. During the Winter of '65 and '66 there was another precious revival. Committees of visitation to the various churches had been appointed by Presbytery and the meet- ings held in accordance with this arrangement assumed a very manifest and decided work of grace from the first. As a result seventy-six were added to the church from October '65 to October '66. Rev. West says : "Some of the most joyous and delightful moments of my life were ex- perienced in the services during this revival." During the year 1871 there were fifty added to the church. Previous to the Winter communion this year the pastor was assisted by Rev. I. N. Hayes and Rev. J. S. Gordon. At this com- munion forty were added to the church and ten at the fol- lowing communion. On October 5. 1867. Jacob Shearer, an elder of .the church, was called into rest. The session re- corded their unnanimous testimony of his Stirling worth as a man, his earnest piety and his fidelity as an office bearer of the church. At the time Rev. West became the pastor of this church there were two hundred forty members on the roll. During his pastorate of twenty years there were 58 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY in all five hundred additions to the membership, four hun- dred eighty-four baptisms and one hundred ninety-one mar- riages. At the one hundredth anniversary of the church, held in 1867, Rev. West states that 103 had already been taken away from the number he had received into the church, 78 by removals and 25 by death and of the 240 who were members when he became pastor nearly one-half were missing", 42 removals, 75 deaths. In 1857 Mrs. West, who was a great help to her husband and an inspiration in every good work, organized the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society, which continues in active service to the present time. The women of our church have done much for the Master, both at home and abroad during these years. In resolutions passed at the death of Elder Jacob Shearer, which occurred August 24, 1869, the session speaks of him as having fallen asleep in Jesus, a man well beloved and respected for his piety and good works. At a meeting of session December 25, 1870, it was resolved that as many of its members had become infirm because of age, to hold a congregational meeting on Saturday, January 7, 71, to elect additional elders, five in Path Valley and two in Amberson. At this meeting, which was fully attended, the following were elected: David W. Bair, James Culbertson, Thomas B. Gaston, Wm. H. Mackey, Wm. C. Shearer, Stephen M. Skinner and John Wolff. Excepting Wm. H. Mackey, who was dismissed to the Central Presbyterian Church of Cham- bersburg, these all remained in the church and performed the duties of their office until called, one by one, into their eternal reward. In 1871 the church reported to the Spring meeting of Presbytery the purchase of a house and lot, to be used as a manse, at a cost of $2,850, and furnishing the parlor at a cost of $135, and $200 spent in improvements of said property. This manse is still used by the pastor and is a very com- fortable home. On December 8, 1872, Rev. West called a meeting of session and desired a congregational meeting that he might present his resignation as pastor of the church, stating as his reasons for desiring to leave, inade- quate support, lack of educational advantages for his family and that he had received a very pressing invitation from the pastors and elders of the Market Square and Pine Street Churches of Harrisburg, to take charge of a new enterprise to be set on foot in that city. Very reluctantly his resigna- tion was accepted. Presbytery at a meeting held in Cham- bersburg December 27, 1872, dissolved the pastoral relation to take effect January 31st, 1873. Dr. Gordon, of the Lower PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 59 Church, was appointed to preach on the first Sabhath of February and to declare the pulpit vacant. Notwithstand- ing' the dissolution of the pastoral relation Rev. West was more or less identified with Upper Path Valley until his death, and was stated supply of this pulpit during its vacancy in 1905. He never lost his first love for this people and he was loved and honored, not only by those of the Upper Path Valley Presbyterian Church, but by those of every church throughout the whole valley. He was born in Landisburg, Pa., February 25, 1825. He united with the Presbyterian Church of New Bloomfield in the Spring of 1843. He graduated from Marshall College, Mercersburg, in 1849, and from the Allegheny Theological Seminary in 1852. Dr. West was in his 81st year when I first met him and I will never forget his kind and hearty greeting, nor the impression he made on me as I came down the aisle of this church and saw him sitting here before the pulpit. 1 recognized him as a man of God and my inter- course with him during the few remaining years of his life will ever be among the pleasant memories of my life. At this ripe age he was a man of great activity both of mind and body. Those who knew him through many years of his useful life say: "He was humble, gentle, unselfish and thoughtful of others, patient and courteous in his inter- course with all persons, cheerful and playful even in his disposition and temper of mind, yet capable of indignation on occasion. Methodical and careful and accurate in his habits of work, conscientious and spiritual in his religious life, sympathetic and attentive as a pastor, invaluable for his wisdom and counsel as a presbyter and greatly useful as a stated clerk of Presbytery for a third of a century." Our Heavenly Father called him into his eternal reward September 26, 1909, in the 85th year of his age. He spent much of his time in his later years at his home in the valley, which is still called Dr. West's farm. His body was laid to rest in the cemetery at Mercersburg. Rev. S. C. Alexander, of Shirleysburg, a descendant of one of the first settlers of Path Valley, was called to be- come the pastor of this church March 6, 1873, and was duly installed May 23. The session at this time consisted of thirteen members. At a meeting held June 5, 1873, the treasurer was directed to pay the pastor's salary in in- stallments of one hundred dollars whenever that amount was collected. In February, 1874, it was resolved to raise $1,100 to pay off a debt of $800 on the manse and other debts that had accumulated. As a result of this effort $1,200 was secured, making a total of $2,400 for congregational pur- 60 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY poses that year. At a session meeting April 5th a gift of $50.50 from the Woman's Missionary Society to the Scotia Seminary, in Concord, N. C, was increased to $100, to be applied to the erection of a seminary building and a room to be designated Woman's Missionary Society and Church of Upper Path Valley, Franklin County, Pa. In 1874 the hall was built in Dry Run. The second floor to be used for religious meetings and other reasonable purposes. The first floor to be used for an academy. In this Dr. Alexander led in one of the best things ever done for Path Valley. Here young men and young women, not only from this valley but from beyond the mountains, have prepared for college and for many useful walks in life. The State High School that has superseded the old academy is now held in the old school room. Mr. Wayne McVitty, a graduate of Washington and Jefferson College, and one of our own valley boys, is the present principal. Miss Eleanor Miller, a graduate of the State Normal School at Shippensburg, and one of our valley girls, is the assistant teacher. Dr. and Mrs. Alexander at one time in the early history of the academy gave their time in teaching in order to keep it going. For more than forty years this building has served for our Sunday evening preaching services, Sunday School, Christian Endeavor and weekly prayer meetings. In this place many precious souls have been brought into the king- dom of God. Mrs. Alexander also brought the Woman's Missionary Society up to a high degree of efficiency. Mr. John Alexander, who was elected elder during Dr. McGinley's pastorate, died July 25, 1875. The session of August 1st passed the following resolution: "Whereas, It has pleased the Great Shepherd to remove by death our beloved friend and brother, John Alexander, from our midst ; therefore be it 'Resolved, That we bear our united testimony to his exalted worth in all the relations of friend, neighbor and citizen, and to his fidelity and usefulness as a member of the church and session." February 5th, 1876, Elder James Culbertson, of the Ara- berson district, asked the privilege of building a church in that portion of the congregation. On motion of W. M. Mackey the request was granted and they were recom- mended to the whole congregation for aid in the work. Elder James Stark died July 26, 1882, in the 83rd year of his age, a man respected by all who knew him. one who loved the church and was faithful in all the duties of his office. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 61 Elder Wm. Herron died December 25, 1883, in his 81st year, having served in the session with Mr. Stark upwards of thirty years. He died as he lived, trusting in Jesus, and in the hope of everlasting life. February 9, 1884, it was resolved to call a joint meeting of elders and trustees to consider the advisability of certain repairs and improvements to the church property. The meeting was called for February 16. At this meeting it was resolved to do the work and to endeavor to raise twelve to fifteen hundred dollars for the work. The money was secured and the work done. At this time the walls were frescoed for the first time. The steeple and bell were put in place. Chandeliers were put in and new carpet for the aisles. The front second story room was also added to the manse at this time. The session advised the congregation in November, 1885, to elect additional elders. The election extended over three Sabbaths and resulted in electing the following: George Shearer, Wm. M. Alexander, D. O. Shearer, Wilson H. Coons, J. Clinton Burk, D. D. Stitt. They were installed February 13, 1886. Rev. C. R. Lane preached the sermon. Rev. J. D. Hunter charged the people and the pastor charged the newly elected elders. Elder Wm. Mackey died September 29, 1885. He was a man who loved his church, and was always ready to give to her his best services. During the Winter of 1876 a gracious revival was ex- perienced in the church. The Week of Prayer was followed by the visible working of the Holy Spirit. In February Rev. Robert McPherson, of the visiting committee, sent out: by Presbytery, arrived at the church, abiding ten days and preached with acceptance and power. Revs. Gordon and West also assisted and their preaching was greatly blessed. These meetings were held in the church at Spring Run. They were afterward opened in the hall at Dry Run and the Rev. Wm. Queigly, of the U. B. Church, assisted the pastor. The interest continued and the blessing of God was poured out upon the people. From the beginning to the close more than one hundred were inquiring the way of life and asking: "What must I do to be saved." Another period of revival was experienced in 1885. This also fol- lowed the week of prayer and the meetings were continued until the end of the second week of February. During the last two weeks the pastor was assisted by Rev. L. L. Haugh- awant and many were added to the church at this time. On March, 1, 1887, Dr. Alexander resigned as pastor, much to the regret of his people. During his pastorate 267 were received into the church. There were 155 baptisms 62 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY and 113 weddings. Dr. Alexander was called from Path Valley to the churches of Millerstown and Newport, where he remained until his death, September 21, 1901, in the 69th year of his age. He was born near Shirleysburg, Hun- ingdon County, Pa., April 7, 1833. He received his early education partly in Mount Washington Academy, Danville, Ky., remaining there two years and graduated from Jeffer- son College in 1858, and from Columbia Theological Semi- nary in 1861. He was licensed by the Presbytery of Charles- ton, September 9, 1860. In 1862 Dr. Alexander married Miss Nannie R. Price, of Charlotte, N. C, who was always a great help to him in his work as a pastor and minister. She is a woman well loved by the people of this valley and will be remembered for her life of devotion in our midst. For many years Dr. Alexander was chairman of Presby- tery's Permanent Committee on Freedmen, and kept his brethren well informed and interested in this branch of the Church's missionary work. His power as a preacher lay in his simplicity of thought and style, of utterance. His manner in the pulpit was direct and utterly devoid of the least semblance of art. His sermons were clear, logical and forceful. He was an industrious student all his life and had a remarkably strong grasp on the truth of revelation. As a Presbyter he was most faithful. As a pastor he was fearless, kind and attentive. He was public spirited and identified himself with the interests of his community. He was one of the people and his influence will be long felt in this valley. At a congregational meeting held December 17, 1887, Rev. S. S. Wylie, of Middle Spring, was called to the pas- torate, which call he declined. At a meeting June 2, 1888. Rev. Thomas Dobbin, of Morristown, N. J., was unani- mously called on the first ballot to become the pastor of this church. He accepted the call and was installed on the 24th of October following. Rev. B. O. McCurdy presided. Rev. T. J. Ferguson preached the sermon. Rev. W. H. Logan charged the pastor, Rev. S. S. Wylie charged the people and Rev. J. S. Gordon offered the installation prayer. Elder Stephen M. Skinner died in 1892. Session resolved to cherish his memory for his unassuming piety and Chris- tian fidelity and his love for the church with which he had been so long and closely identified. The church experienced a most blessed revival in the Spring of 1890. At this time the Foote brothers, two lay evangelists, were invited to assist the pastor. The interest was very great from the first. Christians were revived and quickened in their spiritual life and many were led to accept PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 63 Christ as their personal Saviour and to come into the church on confession of their faith in Him. Eighty-seven additions were reported to Presbytery at the April meeting this year. Elder James McCurdy died December 27, 1893. He was the patriarch of the session at the time of his death, having served as elder for nearly fifty years. He was a man strong in the faith and interested in all good work. The organ now in use in the church was purchased early in Mr. Dobbin's pastorate. In 1892 the church was newly frescoed, new pews (the ones now in use) were put in place, the floor for the first time was entirely covered with carpet. The barn at the manse, built early in Rev. West's pastorate, was burned in 1897. This was soon replaced with a new one which pastors have since found to be very con- venient. Rev. Dobbin's health had been failing for some time and at a meeting of session August 20, 1899, we find the following: "Whereas, Our Heavenly Father in his infinite wisdom has seen fit to lay the hand of affliction on our beloved pas- tor, depriving us of his services and leadership, and whereas he is now absent from his field of labor, seeking rest and medical help, "Resolved, That as a token of our appreciation of his faithful services amongst us we tender him our heart-felt sympathy and assure him of our tender regard for him and our earnest desire for his restoration to perfect health and to this end we will pray that God may bless the means used for his recovery. "Resolved, That we, his people, extend his leave of ab- sence indefinitely or until such time that he may feel per- fectly safe in returning to us. In the meantime his salary shall continue as if he were in the full performance of his work as our pastor." Again, in October of the same year, we learn that on account of his poor health, session asked the congregation to release him from all work except the morning services and to continue his salary in full. In spite of his physical weakness Rev. Dobbin continued in his work of love, re- fusing to spare himself until finally compelled to give up. When, after an illness of much suffering, he fell asleep in Jesus March 23, 1900, in the midst of a loving and sorrowful people. Mrs. Dobbin had, and still has the sympathy of this people in her double sorrow at this time, as their only son, a lad of tender years, was lying critically ill at the time of his father's illness and death, whom he followed into the better land a few days later. During Mr. Dobbin's pas- torate he received 171 into the church, baptised 207 persons 64 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY and performed 90 marriages. He was born in Armah County, Ireland, May 1, 1840. His father was a lawyer and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His father died when he was three years old and he was thus left to the care of his mother, with whom at the age of seven he came to the United States and settled at Troy, N. Y. At the age of fifteen he was received into the membership of the Presbyterian Church of Green Island. A year later his mother died and his home was broken up. He now turned his heart to the ministry and was taken into the family of his pastor, the Rev. Wm. E. Jones, and by him prepared to enter Princeton College, from which he was graduated in 1865. In the Fall of the same year he entered the Princeton Theological Seminary and was graduated in 1868. He was ordained by the Presbytery of Green River, October 28, 1868, having accepted a call to the church of Groveland, N. Y. Here he labored for seven years. While pastor of this church he was married to Miss Sarah Bigelow, a daughter of one of its honored elders. Mrs. Dobbin gave to her hus- band a wealth of love, devoting herself to him in health and tenderly nursing him in his last illness. She and two daughters survive him. Rev. Dobbin spent two weeks in this valley and preached by the invitation of the session after Dr. Alexander's resignation. The heart of the people went out to him at once in love and he was called to be your pastor. From his first services as pastor down to his release by death his best energies as an ambassador and under-shepherd for Christ were given to this church. On Sabbath morning, March 11, he preached in the church at Spring Run, when he should have been resting at home and confined to his bed. His intention was to conduct a funeral service in the afternoon and to preach in the hall at Dry Run in the evening. Only a peremptory, prohibitory "No" on the part of the session of the church, spoken aloud at the close of the morning service prevented him from carrying out his purpose. This was his last public service. He died on Friday and on the Monday following the funeral services were held in the church. His remains were placed in front of the pulpit. Upon the platform were seated Rev. Wm. A. West, Rev. J. G. Rose, of Mercersburg; Rev. Geo. Norcross, of Carlisle; Rev. J. F. Diener, of Upper Tusca- rora; Rev. J. Smith Gordon, of Fannettsburg; Rev. Wagner, of the U. B. Church, Spring Run. Dr. Gordon conducted the services and all the other ministers gave heart-felt ex- pressions of their love and regard for their departed brother. The assembly was the largest and the services the most im- pressive ever held in this church. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 65 The respect and love that all classes bore toward him were strongly evidenced, as his coffined remains lay in the church after the funeral services, when the long line of those who had come to the services to bear testimony to his worth and goodness, silently passed the bier, lingering, one by one and gazing intently upon his silent form, seemed to say : "What a friend I had in that noble man." His re- mains were taken back to the place of his former labors and laid, on the day following these services, in Lake View Cemetery, not far from Groveland, his first charge. John Wolff, Denny D. Stitt and D. O. Shearer, members of the session, accompanied his remains to their last resting place. Thus ended the solemn pageant connected with the death and burial of this beloved pastor and friend for whom not only the members of this congregation, but even the whole population of Path Valley have mourned on account of the loss they have sustained. As a Presbyter Rev. Dobbin was highly esteemed and honored by his fellow members of the Carlisle Presbytery. As a preacher he was earnest and presented the Gospel in a faithful manner. As a pastor he knew no distinction between those he met but regarded all as God's children — as his brothers and sisters — whether rich or poor, learned or unlearned. His age was fifty-nine years, ten months and twenty-two days. Soon after the death of Rev. Dobbin and while the pulpit was yet vacant, we note the death of Elder Wm. C. Shearer, June 25, 1900, a man interested in every good work. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. At a congregation meeting December 4, 1900, Rev. George H. Bucher, of North Dakota, was unanimously called to become the pastor of this church at a salary of $1,000 a year and a yearly vacation of four weeks. Rev. Bucher was installed May 10, 1901. Rev. T. J. Ferguson' preached the sermon. Rev. George Norcross, D. D., charged the pastor. Rev. W. A. West, D. D., charged the people. Rev. J. S. Gordon offered the installation prayer. During Mr. Bucher's pastorate the same gracious work of the Spirit, that has been noted through out the life of the church, con- tinued to manifest itself. On February 8, 1902, a large number united with the church in Amberson. At a meeting of session. October 4, 1901. Mr. J. M. War- den, an evangelist, was invited to work with the pastor. A very blessed revival followed when upwards of 80 were gathered into the church. 66 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY Elder D. W. Bair died July 5, 1902, after serving thirty- two years in office. The session resolved to bear testimony to his Christian character and zeal for the church he loved so well, to his tolerance and charity and yet his firm stand for the right. On January 7, 1904, Elder James B. Culbertson entered into the rest that remains for the people of God. He was elected elder at the same time with D. W. Bair and served with him during these thirty-two years. He was a faithful and honored member of the church whose interests he faithfully guarded. On April 4, 1904, it was resolved by session that they recommend to the congregation the election of eight ad- ditional elders. The following were elected: E. Newton Kirkpatrick, J. C. Burk, A. M. Brenize, Joseph French, John D. Stitt, W. W. Culbertson, Lemuel Burk and H. P. Piper. At a congregational meeting November 2, 1904, Rev. Bucher requested the people to join with him in asking Presbytery to dissolve the pastoral relation existing be- tween them. This they were very loath to do, but as Mr. Bucher desired it they finally consented and Presbytery at a meeting in Welch Run, November 3, dissolved said relation to take effect December 1, 1904. There were 103 additions to the church and 54 baptism during Rev. Bucher's pastorate. Your present pastor was called January 26, 1905. Owing to the Winter season and also that a former pastor, Rev. W. A. West, D. D., was willing to serve as stated supply lie did not begin the work among you until the first Sabbath of May. The events of these years you all know and they are only recorded here that we may have the history of the church in convenient form to the present time. A hot water heating plant was placed in the manse in the Fall of 1905, which has made it a very comfortable and cheerful Winter home. It has always been a delightful Summer abode. New fences have also been built and cement walks have been placed where needed around the house. A bath room has also been installed. During the Summer of 1907 extensive repairs and improvements were made at the church. The work was begun in August and completed in time for the Thanksgiving service the following November. At this time the four stoves were replaced by a steam heating plant. The walls were refrescoed, and a new carpet placed on the floor. The memorial windows were put in at this time. I want to call attention to the one at my right which the children helped to purchase. They came bringing their PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 67 pennies and when they were put together they made a nice sum. It cost $135. During the Summer of 1913 over $450 was raised to replace the boiler and radiators which had not been giving satisfaction. More than three hundred dollars have also been raised by the people of Dry Run for repairs on the hall. The individual communion set was used for the first time in May, 1915. The congregation in 1896 adopted the hymnal published by our board. It gives me great pleasure in this connection to state that Mrs. Bell West Jennings, daughter of Dr. West, has desired to give us a baptismal font in memory of her father and mother, as they were both so fond of children. This is a kind thought on the part of Mrs. Jennings, and we are very glad as a congregation to accept it. We hope it may ever keep Dr. West and his wife fresh in the minds of the people of Path Valley. We can not call attention to any remarkable revival season, as has been noted in each of the preceding pas- torates, yet the Holy Spirit has not been withheld from us. He has been working in his quiet, continuous and gracious manner, to such an extent that we have had accessions at every communion service at the church except two. In 1908 we reported to Presbytery 46 additions to the roll and in 1915 we reported 40. These were received on con- fession of their faith. During the present pastorate of eleven years and six months 262 have been added to the church. There have been 170 baptisms and 75 marriages. Dr. McGinley spoke of the depletion of the membership in his pastorate, each of the succeeding pastors have called attention to the same. In the Spring of 75 removed to the Northwest. At this time Elder Wilson H. Coons with his family left to make their home in North Dakota. This depletion has gone on in the same manner during the present pastorate. Our Heavenly Father has been calling into their eternal home many of our number and while we sadly miss them, we rejoice in their final victory through Christ. In this connection I would note the deaths that have occurred in the eldership : Mr. John Wolff was called from our midst January 5, 1907. He was elected clerk of session March 27, 1887, which office he faithfully filled until failing health com- pelled him to resign September 27, 1906. He always gave his best service to the church and was faithful and prompt in the discharge of his duties. His consistent Christianity won the respect of all who knew him. 68 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY Thomas B. Gaston, the last of the elders elected in 1871, died June 28, 1907. He came to his grave in a ripe old age, rioted for his kindness of heart and loving service to the church. Joseph French was the first of the elders elected in 1904 to be called from us by death, which occurred December 17, 1914. He was a man of prayer and showed his faith in his life. He has left us a Godly example which we will do well to follow. George W. Shearer was called into his reward May 20, 1916. He was the son of Jacob Shearer, who was elected elder in 1839. Like his father, he was superintendent of the Willow Hill Sunday School for many years. His funeral services were held in the house where he was born and the text. Acts 11:24, was the same as that used at the funeral of his father fifty years before. He was a man of unassum- ing piety, respected and loved by all who knew him. Elders at present : W. M. Alexander, J. C. Burk, Lemuel Burk, E. Newton Kirkpatrick, J. D. Stitt, A. M. Brenize, W. W. Culbertson, and D. O. Shearer — the latter being Clerk of Session. On Sabbath November 19th, six additional elders were elected, as follows : J. H. Clymans, J. Mac. Wolff, W. W r . Shearer, Geo. M. Shetler, Frank Magee and J. C. Skinner. The Trustees of the church are : Geo. M. Shetler, O. I). Gary, Jno. Nimmon, J. F. Burk and Frank Magee. Many have gone North, South, East and West, seeking new homes. We have sent letters of dismissal to Florida, to Canada, to New Jersey and to California as well as to nearly every State in the Union. Our sons and daughters are gracing to-day almost every profession and business in the localities where they have gone. Sometimes parents coming back to visit the home of their childhood bring with them their infants to be baptized in the old church. Re- cently I baptized a child born in Montana, and another, a descendant of Randal Alexander, born in Spain. May God's blessing rest upon those who have gone out from amongst us and may their dear old church continue to send out a stream of young life to the glory of God the Father, and may we who remain here, inspired by the Holy Spirit, give ourselves in loving service to Christ and his church. D. I. CAMP. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 69 f^SpfcJ**-- ■■'■ V ^^^B — - — ■■■ ■ ■■ '••••■ ■fi^/l P J - * inn* <•*••*■ *«■;.. ill f Manse of the U. P. V. Church Near Dry Run HISTORY OF LOWER CHURCH FROM 1851-1916. The first pastor in the Lower Church and Burnt Cab- ins congregation was the Rev. L. W. Williams, who was called September 27, 1851. He commenced his labors Octo- ber, 1851. For some reason not made a matter of record he was not installed until June 3, 1853. The committee from Presbytery which installed the new pastor, who was the first pastor of the lower part of the once combined church, was Rev. D. D. Clarke, D. D., and Rev. Thomas Creigh. D. D. Burnt Cabins, now a separate organization, was to have one-third of the pastor's time, and the Lower Path Valley congregation two-thirds time. Elders elected during his pastorate were Mr. Barnabas Wilhelm and John W. Witherow. Mr. Williams was a vigorous man and an able public speaker. I am informed by the few who recall his ministry that he was a powerful preacher of righteousness. He lived in the house occupied by Mrs. Tice and Frank Edmondson, which Rev. Mr. Gordon afterward purchased and which still is the property of the Gordon family. 70 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY Mr. Williams conducted a private academy in Fannetts- burg. One of his pupils was the Rev. John Wilhelm. From the Obituary Records of Carlisle Presbytery we glean the following: Mr. Williams was born at Bellefonte, Centre County, Pa., January 29, 1807. At nineteen years of age he united with the Presbyterian Church. His father having died he gave himself to the support of his mother and the younger children. His educational advantages were few, but having a verv bright mind and strong will he was able to fit him- self for teaching at the age of nineteen years. Early in life he manifested a desire to enter the ministry, but the respon- sibilities of home prevented his going to Princeton College until he was 27 years of age. His other brothers who now were comfortably settled in business, encouraged him to secure the necessary education. Nor was he ungrateful to them for the aid given. In 1839 he graduated from Prince- ton Seminary. But the struggle against adverse circum- stances was such as to seriously impair his health. His first charge was at Indiana, Pa., where he labored with great success until a serious breakdown compelled him to go" South for his health. He then became a Professor in Washington College, Tennessee, and married Miss Mary Thompson, of Pittsburgh, Pa. His wife's health breaking down they return to Pittsburgh in 1845. After his first wife's death he spent two years as stated supply of the church at West Greenville, Pa., but did not accept their call to the pastorate. Having married Miss Caroline Larimore, of Ohio, he ac- cepted the call of the Presbyterian Church of Hollidays- burp-, Pa. Here he opened a female seminary. One of his children died during this pastorate and is buried at Holli- daysburg. Coming to the Lower Path Valley Church in 1851 he labored in the ministry of reconciliation with great power and good success. He was severe in his denunciation of evil and probably not as diplomatic as a minister ought to be in battling against the forces of evil. But his preaching, like good seed, had its fruitage and what he pled and fought for is now our common heritage. In April, 1855, the pastoral relations were dissolved in order that Mr. Williams might accept a call to the Center and Upper Presbyterian Churches. These churches are located in Sherman's Valley adjoining Path Valley, settled under like conditions and having organized a church in the same year as our own. They were not able, however, to PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 71 maintain their hold as have the Path Valley Churches and grew weaker in numbers while our own church has increased in numbers as the years roll by. His pastorate here was also of short duration, 1855-1857, when the summons of God called him into the "City not made with hands eternal in the heavens." The last sermon he preached was from the text, "Without holiness no man shall see the Lord." He died May 7, 1857, at the age of fifty years and his remains were tenderly laid in the Presbyterian cemetery at Center Church. Rev. Mr. McCachran, of Newville, preached the sermon at Landis- burg, and Rev. Mr. Craig, of Bloomsburg, had charge of the services at Center Church. In July, 1855, Mr. Watson Russell, a licentiate of Done- gal Presbytery, was called as a supply to fill the vacant pulpit. Both pastor and people had in view his settlement as pastor. Accordingly a call was made out to him but the pastoral relationship never being constituted he resigned as stated supply March 29, 185" Presbytery then supplied the people with preaching until October, 1857. Rev. J. Smith Gordon. Few ministers in any church have the distinction of as long pastoral experience in one church as marked the min- istry of the Reverend J. Smith Gordon. For nearly half a century he served his people in the Lower Path Valley Church with consecrated ability. One of his brethren in speaking of his eventful life said : "The secret of Mr. Gor- don's marked ability to sustain himself throughout this long pastorate is to be found largely in the fact that he was a scholarly man and student. Amid the arduous labors of his field he heeded well the injunction, 'Give attention to reading,' and down to the end of his life kept well abreast with what was transpiring in the theological, political, so- cial, and literary worlds." He was born August 18, 1829, within the bounds of Carlisle Presbytery, near Greencastle, Pa. His father, Mr. Alex- ander Gordon, was an elder in the Greencastle Church and his relatives still living there are honored members of the church. After studying in the local schools he went to Mt. Holly Academy, N. J., and thence to Princeton University and Princeton Seminary, from which institutions he grad- uated. His purpose was to become a foreign missionary 72 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY REV. J. SMITH GORDON Pastor of Lower Path Valley and Burnt Cabins Churches 1858-1904 but, providentially hindered, he took up his cross and fol- lowed his Master in loving, humble service in the field which first engaged his service and attention. In October, 1857, an invitation was given to Mr. Gordon, who was a licentiate of Carlisle Presbytery, to visit the church and preach as a supply. Neither Mr. Gordon nor the people thought of a permanent relationship. The first had his eyes set on the great harvest field beyond the borders of this county, and the latter felt it would be impossible to secure his services as pastor. But a Kindly Providence hindered the plans of Mr. Gordon to the great joy of a con- gregation waiting and praying for a leader. Mr. Gordon preached his first sermon to this people on November 1, 1857, and soon after he was asked to supply them until the Spring meeting of Presbytery, which he consented to do. The congregation on April 3, 1858, made out a unanimous call for his pastoral services. Mr. West, of the Upper Church, moderated the congregational meeting. After prayerful consideration this call was accepted and on June 17, 1858, at an adjourned meeting of Presbytery, held in the Lower Path Valley Church, he was ordained PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 73 and installed pastor of the Lower Path Valley Church and the church at Burnt Cabins. This happy relation existed for a period of forty-six years. Doctor Creigh, of Mercersburg, always a warm friend of our people, presided over the Presbytery, proposed the con- stitutional questions and made the prayer of installation. Rev. L. S. Fine preached the sermon; Rev. j. S. Henderson gave the charge to the pastor, and Rev. J. K. Kramer the charge to the people. Rev. Gordon in writing of that period says : "The elders were ten in number and the trustees seven. The member- ship of the church numbered one hundred and twenty-five." This did not include the members of the Burnt Cabins con- gregation. From the years 1858-1885 there were added to the membership 238 new members and Mr. Gordon of- ficiated at three hundred funerals and performed one hun- dred and ten marriages. Then we see that notwithstanding the many removals from the bounds of the congregation in 1885 there were one hundred and fifty-eight members in the church at Fannetts- burg and about fifty at Burnt Cabins. There were very few communion seasons when there were not additions to the membership. In those twenty-seven years the charitable and benevolent offerings amounted to over seven thousand five hundred dollars. Since 1885 until Mr. Gordon's death there were eighty-four more additions to the membership, making all told, three hundred and twenty-two additions as a result of his ministry or over four hundred including the members added to the Burnt Cabins Church. This proof of his ministry must have been a great joy to his heart. Dr. West, who prepared the obituary of Mr. Gordon, said : "As a man. a citizen, a neighbor, a friend, none could have been more highly esteemed than was Mr. Gordon." He was the faithful treasurer of Presbytery for many years. Mr. Gordon was twice married. His first wife was Miss Mary Catherine Montgomery, daughter of James Mont- gomery, M. D., then practicing medicine at Fannettsburg, to whom he was married December 12, 1860. This union was of short duration, Mrs. Gordon died October 23, 1864, leav- ing one child, now the Rev. James A. Gordon, D. D., of. Winona Lake, Indiana. His second wife was Miss Margaret B. Kyle, of Fannetts- burg, to whom he was married May 29, 1867, and by whom he was the father of three sons, Clarence M., Ph. D., Pro- fessor in Lafayette College; Donald, who was drowned when a student at Centre College, in attempting to rescue a drowning fellow student, and John, now practicing medi- 74 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY cine in Chambersburg. There were also two daughters, Mary, living' with her mother in Fannettsburg, and Clemen- tine, wife of William McAllen, of Glencoe, near Chicago, 111. During his pastorate a Ladies' Missionary Association was organized. The first meeting was held in the Public Hall which stood on the school grounds. From the first meeting, for organization, December 10, 1880, to the pres- ent day this society has very effectually promoted the cause of Home and Foreign Missions. The first officers were : Miss Margaret Park, President ; Miss Emily Wilson, Sec- retary; Miss Jennie Harris, Treasurer. The present officers are: President, Mrs. W. B. Gordon; Vice President, Mrs. J. W. Kaufman; Secretary, Miss Lucy B. Noble; Treasurer, Miss Mary B. Gordon. In August of 1889 the Christian Endeavor Society was organized with about fifty members. The officers were : President, Mr. J. H. Typer; Secretary, Miss Lulu Hudson; Corresponding Secretary, Helen Elliott ; Treasurer, Mr. R. Beard Davis. The present officers are : Harold Bair, President ; Helen McCurdy, Vice President; Gwendolyn Kent, Secretary; Emma Kegerreis, Assistant Secretary; Prof. C. B. Neil, Corresponding Secretary; Ella McCurdy, Treasurer; Maude Kegerreis, and Gail Walker, Organists ; Guy McCurdy and Leslie Park, Librarians. The Sunday School is the oldest organization in our church. No careful records were kept in the early days, but Mr. Gordon, writing in 1878, says: "The school in town has been in operation for half a century or more and has uniformly, I believe, been kept open during the whole year." So in this year of grace our school is upwards of ninety years of age and is growing in power and usefulness with years. A large proportion of those who have entered the membership during my pastorate have come up from the Sunday School. Among former superintendents men- tioned at our anniversary were such able leaders as Mr. Jas. B. Seibert and George W. Park. The present Superintendent is Prof. D. F. McCurdy. The other officers are as follows : Assistant, Mr. O. M. Park ; Secretarv, Mr. Thomas M. Miller; Assistant Secretary, Mr. Harold Bair; Treasurer, Mr. S. E. Walker; Organists, Miss Louise Wineman, Gail Walker and Mary Neil. Through the able management of Prof. McCurdy our school has attained first rank and is looked upon as being one of the ablest managed schools in the county. Several of the speakers at our anniversary referred in touching terms to the life and work of Mr. Gordon and PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 75 though it was, not my privilege to know him personally I feel, that having entered into his labors, a love and rever- ation for his life and character. His work was well done. The church which he built, the souls he led to Christ and the life he lived speaks to us to-day. Let us carry forward the uncompleted task and honor his memory by our lives of service and devotion to the Lord whom he served. PRESBYTERIAN MANSE Fannettsburg, Pa. 76 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY REV. THOS, p. BAXTER Paster L. P. V. Church 1005-1 90S Thomas George Baxter, the third pastor, was born on a farm near Slaughter, Kent Co., Delaware, November 30, 1871. His mother died when he was six years old and his father when he was nine years of age. Early he was forced to depend upon his own resources. At twenty he was teach- ing public school, which profession he followed for several years, being principal of Kenton, Delaware, schools 1894- 1895, and principal of Newark, Del., schools for several years. After graduating from the public schools he entered Washington College, Maryland, but withdrew to teach sev- eral years. Later he entered Delaware College, but answer- ing his country's call in 1898, he enlisted as a private in First Delaware Regiment, thus delaying his graduation until 1901. At the close of the war he was honorably discharged with the rank of quartermaster's sergeant. During the session of the General Assembly of Delaware in 1899 Mr. Baxter was Reading Clerk of the Senate. He has the dis- tinction of having "worked his way through college," hav- PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 77 ing assisted in the dining- rooms to provide himself with a liberal education. From college annals we find he was President of the College Y. M. C. A., President of the Press Association, President of Athletic Association, Editor of the College Review, Class Orator, and as one of his en- thusiastic college admirers says, the '"greatest orator in Delaware College." Those of us who knew him can account for these many positions of honor because of his irrepressible enthusiasm, ardent zeal and sincerity. He resigned a position as Principal of Schools to enter Princeton Seminary, and graduating in 1905, he immediately accepted the call of the Lower Path Valley congregation. Here again he threw his whole life into his work. Soon he enthused life into our discouraged church. Fifty-two mem- bers were received into the membership at Fannettsburg and twenty-seven at Burnt Cabins. The church was ex- tensively repaired and a beautiful new manse constructed during his short pastorate. Having received a call from the Pine Grove Church, Westminster Presbytery (his present field of labor), Mr. Baxter resigned the pastorate of these churches October 4, 1908. Having done so much both materially and spiritually for our Zion we were loathe to see him depart. Session passed the following minute : "We deeply regret the apparent necessity of such action (the resignation). Resolved, that his earnest and energetic work whilst among us has greatly endeared him to the entire congregation and call for him the highest encomium of the whole community." Rev. Baxter has been at Sunnyburn eight years and during that time has seen 140 members added to the mem- bership of his church. His salary has been increased sev- eral times and he has had the joy of organizing a new church at Holtwood. Here a beautiful new church has been erected under his supervision and the Lord has given many other instances of the Divine approval. 78 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Burnt Cabins, Pa. BURNT CABINS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. This church is a child of the Lower Path Valley Church. From the bounds of the mother congregation her children pressed westward over the Tuscarora Mountains, on roads no more than trails, until they reached the fertile Aughwick Valley. Here to-day are found descendants bearing names of many of these original settlers. We were not able to find the date of the first preaching by Presbyterian ministers in that new settlement. But it is likely that as early as the visit of the Rev. George Duffield (1766) these scattered settlers occasionally heard the Word of God. Dr. West is authority for the statement that Rev. David Denny frequently preached "across the Tuscarora mountains in Augwick Valley, both in the vicinity of Burnt Cabins and in the bounds of what is now the Shade Gap congregation." His pastorate extended from 1794-1800. Mr. James Cree, Jr., writing under date of 1876, says: "] can recollect him (Rev. A. A. McGinley) preach when I was a boy, in Grandfather Walker's orchard under the apple trees, sometimes in barns and houses. Not until the year 1832 was there a regular appointment for worship. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 79 At that time Rev. McGinley, every four weeks after the morning" sermon in the Lower Path Valley Church, would cross the mountain on horseback, using the old trail, and preach a sermon at the Cree schoolhouse. For a period then of one hundred and twenty-two years the ministers of the Presbyterian Church have occasionally preached at or near Burnt Cabins and for eighty years there have been regular and stated times for worship. The first elder elected to represent this congregation in the session of the Lower church was David Walker. His successors were James Cree, St., James Walker, William Campbell, Daniel Brown, James Cree, Jr., John B. Peterson, Wm. Mathias,* Wm. A. Montague,* A. Putnam Doran,* John L. Kope.* The present church edifice was the first and only build- ing. This was dedicated to the worship of Almighty God on Christmas day, 1851. But long before this date services were held in the Cree schoolhouse. This building was located on a plot of ground opposite the farm residence of Clinton Mathias near Decorum. The people, however, journeyed over the mountain to worship in the old log church and afterwards to the "White Church" across from the Presbyterian cemetery near Fannettsburg. Then it did not seem a hardship to journey seven miles or more to church. One of our old members told me recently of her recollec- tions of those trips across the mountain and of Mr. James Cree, Sr., bringing his family Bible wrapped carefully in a large red bandana handkerchief to the Cree schoolhouse for the use of the pastor in the worship. No record of church membership was kept by Rev. McGinley nor his predecessors and we do not know the number of members until the pastorate of Rev. Gordon. Since that time to the present there have been in the mem- bership of this church three hundred and twenty members. The present membership is seventy-two, which appears to be the high water mark so far as numerical strength. Many of her stalwart sons and daughters have gone out from this church to bless the communion into which their lot was. cast. The Sunday School for long years was Union, but our Methodist brethren, who came in at a later date, wished' for autonomy and organized an M. E. school, thus breaking up the one strong organization into two weak schools. Mr.. John Peterson was the first superintendent of our school. * Elders now serving. 80 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY The present superintendent is his son. Lazarus Zetter, John Kope and A. Putnam Doran have also served in this capacity. Former Trustees— Jamison Kelly, John Welt, Jonathan Or, Walker Cree, Lazarus Yetter, Harry Foreman, Harry Clymans, Mr. Lauthers. The trustees now serving are J. Curtin Peterson, Clinton Mathias, Alvin Peterson, Harry Forman, John Kope. The pastors serving- this part of the congregation have been : Rev. David Denny, 1794-1800. Rev. Amos A. McGinley, 1803-1851. Rev. Lewis Williams, 1851-1855. Rev. Watson Russel, 1855-1857; supply only. Rev. J. Smith Gordon, 1858-1904. Rev. Thos. G. Baxter, 1905-1908. Rev. L. C. Wainwright, 1909-1912. Rev. J. Warren Kaufman, 1913- The "history in general of the Lower Path Valley Church is the history of your church. You have a heritage to prize. Be brave, heroic and self-sacrificing as were your forbears and serve your day as they served theirs. There is yet much land to be possessed and though our organization is not strong in numbers we have much potential strength. Let us go in and possess the land. Hitherto the Lord has been our Helper. He will help us still. K. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 81 REV. L. C. WAINWRIGHT Pastor Lower Path Valley and Burnt Cabins Churches 1910-1912 BIOGRAPHY Louis C. Wainwright, Pastor at Fannettsburg, Pa., From February, 1910, to September, 1912. Born in Princess Anne, the old Colonial county town of Somerset County, Maryland. Reared in the Manokin Pres- byterian Church, which is one of three constituting the McKensie group. His grandfather was an elder in this church and the grandfather on his mother's side was born before the Revolutionary War. Early education was in Princess Anne Academy, whence he entered college and graduated after two years. Principal of Langier High School and also of the North Milford (Del.) High School. Under conviction that he should preach the gospel he resigned his position and entered Princeton. After gradu- ation he went West, where he was permitted to build a church. Returning thence was located at Tamaqua, Pa., whence after marriage to Mary A. Gulden, of Pottsville, Pa., he removed to Lewes, Del., where the larger part of his pastorate was spent in a congenial and prospered work. 82 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY His children, three, were all born at Lewes, Del. After resigning this charge he spent a little while in the West and rapidly regained health. Upon receiving a call from Greenwich, New Jersey, he returned and entered upon an ample field of labor. From this field he removed to Fannettsburg, Pa., entering upon that work February 6, 1910. Though the duration of this pastorate was brief, it was one of goodly outlook and of many friends. The vision of enlarged work extending through the valley was ever lur- ing and the prospect assuming. The time was not ripe, but the prospect seemed certain. It is with a glad interest that this strong work and farther reach is recognized as almost an immediate thing. PROF. D. P. McCURDY Supt. L.. P. V. Sunday School PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 83 SESQUI-CENTENNIAL ADDRESS Rev. L. C. Wainwright After congratulations extended to the congregation upon the grand old history of the church, its line of noble pastors, and the long pastorates, the blessed results accruing from faithful labors, the excellent sesqui-centennial program, also, and its inspiring services, the subject of address was: "The Lower Path Valley Church — The Look Backward ; the Look Forward, and the Look Upward." Looking back over the past one hundred and fifty years, you properly have a just pride in the achievements of Godly efforts and in the noble ministry with which those years were blessed. With labor and zeal the valley was claimed and subdued unto cultivation, and with labor and zeal it was claimed also for our Lord Jesus and subdued under the blessings of His glorious gospel; for those early settlers were men of convictions and held dear both the privileges of an earthly liberty and also its glad origins, the liberty of the children of God. They believed that industry would be crowned with earthly benefits, and also that Christian labors would be fruitful in spiritual benefits. They believed that however needful the things of earth, that "the things which are seen are temporal, but that the things that are not seen are eternal," wherefore they labored not only to claim and cul- tivate the valley and the mountain sides and to secure these to their posterity, but also to lay hold on things everlasting and to leave the faith most precious as the best inheritance for their children. So it was they took the valley in the name of the Lord. To-day, buttressed with a noble past, you the heirs of those worthy fathers and conquerors of an older day, stand looking into the future. Enthused with the record of the past, perhaps the thought arises, will to-morrow break as glorious? But when we rehearse that story of strong men agone, it comes to mind how they too looked to the future and with confidence reached forward, assured that "Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, to-day, and forever," and that His gospel changes not, nor is is the arm of the Lord- shortened. Like them, too, you may scan the future with" confidence, for you know the formative power that shaped and ennobled that generation and saved and comforted in 84 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY days past, is the power that is strong- to shape this and com- ing generations, to lift up and make strong and to set their feet on living paths. The outlook is one of brightness, because the "Sun of Righteousness knows no declension and health and healing are in his wings." Wherefore, to-day, there is a call to enter zealously upon Christian labors, for the present is yours. The present, born of the past and front of the future, is yours. Its work and labor of love is yours, and that you may be strong to labor, wise in activity and comforted in trial, the upward look is for you — "Looking unto Jesus, the Author and Per- fector of your faith." But the present is always the time of pressure felt. The present is the time when the burden is heavy, when the heart is worn, when the bodily frame is bowed under the strain. The present is the time when conflict is more than words of portrayal and the battle clash sounds in the ear and the edge of the sword is drawn across the quivering flesh. The present is the time when power seems flown and we tremble and fall to our knees in prayer and tears. And thus is the future bound to become in turn a present conflict, and a remembered history. A gleaming light irradiates the past, but those men of old had their day of the present with its toil, its cares, its an- guish. It was not with them some magic word and all was changed. The slow magic of toil and tears and prayers was theirs in their day — and because they were strong in faith to endure you are rejoicing to-day over a noble past. You, too, then — this is your day of service to make your day glorious as it passes. And as you enter the field, this is yours, to look up to the Lord of the harvest and receive of Him wisdom, strength and comfort, that you may toil on, nor be dismayed. Then look back, my friends, and rejoice and be inspired for similar work ; look forward and remember that Jesus is the same to-day and forever. Look up and catch a vision of the glory of the Lord and like Isaiah say in the light of that vision, Here am I to stand in my day and to labor in the present, ready for service; "Here am I send me." And the generations to come will turn this page of faithful service and say, Our fathers, how grandly they wrought in the faith ! and He who knows our works will say : "Well done!" PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 85 I am grateful for the opportunity to greet these ancient Path Valley churches on this anniversary occasion. Yours is one of the most picturesque and beautiful valleys in the old Keystone State. When your ancestors came here to tame the wilderness they brought the church with them. This was characteristic of the Scotch-Irish settlers of Penn- sylvania, Maryland and Virginia. Wherever they went they built altars of worship. In that early day they began to foster religion and to create the thrift and the prosperity which to-day crowns your fair mountain valley. I congratulate you upon the solid strength to which your churches have grown under the fostering care of pastors and people during the 150 years of your history. And I congratulate you upon your substantial material prosperity as seen to-day from one end of your valley to the other. You have prospered spiritually, and you have prospered in basket and store. These two elements of our best civiliza- tion usually go hand in hand. You have here demonstrated that "the meek shall inherit the earth." PRESENT PASTORATE. Modesty forbids that I should write at length of my own work among you but that this history may be complete to date the following facts are given. In the early Spring of 1913 I preached my first sermon in the L. P. V. Church and having accepted the call of the congregation entered upon the work of this ministry, May 8, 1913, as stated supply. At an adjourned meeting of Presbytery held in this church October 14th, 1916, the installation took place. Rev. David R. Workman, D. D., preached the sermon ; Rev. D. I. Camp moderated the meeting of Presbytery and proposed the con- stitutional questions ; Rev. Alfred F. Waldo, of Chambers- burg, charged the pastor; Rev. John Farrell, of Greencastle, charged the people, and Rev. J. Leonard Hyson, of Lebanon, offered the prayer of installation ; and the pastor dismissed the congregation with the Apostolic benediction. God has been gracious in giving His approval and you have earnestly and sympathetically assisted in making our work pleasant and profitable. 86 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY During these short years eighty-five new members have been added to the church, sixty-seven at Fannettsburg and eighteen at Burnt Cabins. Your pastor has officiated at forty funerals, thirty baptisms and six marriages. A year ago the church was the recipient of a very beauti- ful and useful individual communion service, — a gift from Mrs. George H. Bartle, in memory of her parents, the late Doctor Flickinger and wife. Cement walks were laid and various other improvements have been made, thus beautifying the church and the manse. At a congregational meeting held Thanksgiving Day, 1913, the following officers were elected: Elders — Samuel W. Noble, David F. McCurdv and How- ard Hill. Trustees — George Zeigler, Warren W. Wineman, John A. Shearer and Amos M. Welker. The Session, as at present, consists of: Moderator, Rev. J. W. Kaufman; Clerk, R. D. Cowan; James M. Hill, J. MacWilhelm, A. C. Wilson, O. M. Park, S. E. Walker and Elders-elect S. W. Noble, D. F. McCurdy, Howard Hill. A faithful elder, Mr. W. J. Park, died March 18, 1916, and the president of our Trustee Board passed away April 24, 1916. Present Board of Trustees : George Zeigler, President ; S. W. Noble, Treasurer; William Umbrell, Howard Hill, W. W. Weinman, J. A. Shearer, A. M. Welker. Miss Mary B. McCurdy, a most enthusiastic member of our church, teacher in our Sunday School and Missionary Worker, went to her eternal reward June 15, 1916. God has called many other faithful ones from our midst to their eternal rest. This fact should lead us to rededicate our lives to His service and work more zealously for the furtherance of His Kingdom among men. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 87 ELDERS IN THE LOWER CHURCH. John Cunningham, Robert Walker, Francis Elliott, Sam- uel Walker, Archibald Elliott, David Walker, William Maclay, Paul Geddes, John Campbell, James Walker, Jo- seph Brown, Alexander Walker,* George Elliott,* William Elliott,* James Campbell, James Cree, Sr., James Cree, Jr., Barnabas Wilhelm,* William Campbell, Daniel Brown, John Witherow,* James R. Brewster,* Dr. James Montgomery,* William S. Harris,* Jacob Wilhelm,* John H. Walker,* Amos Devor,f I. Mac Montgomery,! John Park,f James Hill,** James B. Seibert,** W. R. Noble,** A. C. Wilson.J J. Mac Wilhelm,J R. D. Cowan,J O. M. Park.J S. E. Walker, 3 W. J. Park, 3 Samuel W. Noble, 4 David F. Mc- Curdy, 4 Howard Hill. 4 TRUSTEES IN THE LOWER PATH VALLEY CHURCH.f Charles Campbell, John Park, John D. Walker, Captain Sam'l Walker, John F. McAllen, A. C. Typer, Francis W. Elliott, A. C. Wilson, Henry Wineman, William J. Park, William E. Harris, Dr. E. J. Zook, James V. Davis, S. O. McCurdy, J. Mac. Wilhelm, W. R. Noble, Amos Devor. James Park, Wm. Park, James M. Hill, S. A. Gamble, N. M. Witherow, J. H. Walker, Thos. W. McAllen, J. B. Seibert, George W. Park, David Flickinger. Doctor Elmer A. Hudson, D. D. Park, R. B. Davis, S. A. Walker, R. D. Cowan, S. E. Walker, William Umbrell, S. W. Noble, George Zeigler, D. F. McCurdy, Howard Hill, W. W. Wineman, J. A. Shearer, Amos M. Welker. * Six Elders elected February 25, 1858, and other members of session then serving, t Elected February 24, 1870. ** Elected September 29, 1877. t Elected Thanksgiving Day, 1896. (3) Elected 1910. (4) Elected November 30, 1916. f This list is as complete as the records make possible. HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY CHILDREN'S LETTER. My Dear Children : In former letters I mentioned several times the little country graveyard situated about half a mile distant from my childhood's home, and you may be inter- ested in knowing more about it. It has been used as a bury- ing place ever since the pioneer settlers there, with fire-arms, guarded their homes and fields from the attacks of the red men. Several tall evergreens now stand as lonely sentinels near the centre, and a big, densely-branched maple tree rears its head high above the entrance gate at the corner, a rem- nant of the great forest trees that abounded in earlier days. THE OLD WHITE CHURCH (In Grove near Fannettsburg) A little log meeting house was built by the pioneers in the grove of handsome oaks across the road on the east side, and near by a big spring of crystal water flowed from a little bank, and afforded a meeting and drinking place for the friendly worshipers who came early to enjoy for a while before service, the pleasant summer breeze. In time the log house was replaced by a more pretentious weather- boarded building. This was comparatively an old building when I first knew it, but it served as a place of worship for the people in the south end of the valley until many years after I attained the years of manhood. I give you here pictures of the church as I remembered it, and the big spring as it was. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 89 Dear children, I have a very vivid mind-picture of the faded white church as it stood among the old oak trees, and as the preacher solemnly proclaimed the truth from the high, old-fashioned pulpit at the farther end of the spacious room. I knew where every family had their sitting, and who were punctual and regular attendants. I knew, too, that father and mother were among these, for did my mother not occupy one end of the pew, and father the other, with the children between. Sabbath was a big day at our home, for then we were dressed in our finest clothes and taken to the old white church, and while there we dared not speak or smile or sleep without committing a great sin. I fear I acquired the habit then of sleeping with my eyes open and fixed upon the preacher. If I did not 1 certainly wished I could some times. After services, however, we shook hands with friends and gathered in small groups about the doors, occupying a few moments in friendly conversation before separating to go to our homes. THE OLD CHURCH SPRING Sabbath schools were not so popular in the rural districts then as now, and the church was about the only place we went to in "full dress" oft the farm. But, do you know, my dear little friends, I am rather glad to-day that I have the memory of those associations. I am glad that I can ever call to mind the picture of that old church and its surroundings. I am glad that I can see in fancy, the smiling faces of the little groups of worshipers — people of the simple life, as they inquired of each other's welfare and chatted pleasantly about things of general in- terest. Do you ask why? I will tell you. The old church 90 HISTORY OF PATH VALLEY is now gone, and most of the glorious oaks which furnished shade to the people and horses. The wall at the spring is in a dilapidated state, and is now largely exposed to the bare sun. The worshipers — those who were heads of families, are mostly all gone — yes. sleeping in the little graveyard just across the road. And there, too, lies the form of the dear old minister, who for nearly fifty years preached regularly to this little congregation, and who was the only parson I knew as long as I was in the valley. Ah, my friends, the tears moisten my eyes as I think and write of this dear, good man — Rev. Jeremiah Smith Gordon, He was the staunch friend of the Park family, of every family of the church over which he presided, and indeed of every family in the neighborhood. He was an honored guest at practically every social gathering; he performed the ceremony at every wedding of note ; he baptized nearly all of the children in the community, and ministered at the bedside of anyone stricken with serious sickness, whether of his flock or not. He officiated or assisted at all important burials regardless of denomination. He was a friend of everybody, and everybody was his friend. To-day he sleeps in the little graveyard, some distance beyond the tall ever- green, and everyone who visits the spot drops a tear upon his grave. Come with me to this old country graveyard on a winter's morning. The snow is fast falling, and covering the dried and brown surface with a spotless white mantle. The old pine, bending with the weight of the fleecy covering, as if weeping, keeps guard, and in its high top sits a lone crow looking out over the white expanse below. Now and then his body sways, and we hear his dreary "caw-caw," sad notes of greeting to his mate perched on a bare arm of the old, dying oak by the spring. A feeling of sadness steals over us, and we bring in memory review the loving forms and happy ways of friends long since sleeping beneath the snow-clad mould. Oh, the tender sentiment — the exquisite heart-touch of that country scene in the lone valley ! But come with me again. It is summer, and the full moon is just peeping over the big, bold mountain in the east. The soft summer zephyrs rustle the leaves of the grand old maple by the gate, and we enter and pass up the grassy way. Here still stands the tall pine, extending lonely arms of welcome to an evening visit from those of life, but in an undertone calling "H-u-s-h-sh-sh," as we tread softly by. No longer do we see the mantle of snow, but instead the blackberry shows its pure white clusters, and the wild rose, exquisite in its soft pink color, gives a halo of sweetness to PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES 91 the evening air. We listen, but all is silent, save the low, solemn dirge of the crickets, moaning in the grassy verdure. Now the darkness draws on, and we listen again ! Ah, it is the lone voice of the whippoorwill, singing his regular evening requiem to the departed, as he kneels upon yonder barren rock. We call to our friends — call to them tenderly, where we once tearfully laid them to rest, but no answer. We call again, but no answer. We hear only the mournful song of that lone, sad bird, and the low, doleful cricket accompanyment, and with feelings too sacred for tears we turn away — away — away. GEO. W. PARK. Oil page 65 the death of Elder D. D. Stitt, which occurred Aug. 27, 10010, should be recorded. He was a man loved and honored by his breth- ren in the session with whom he served faithfully for fifteen years. Oil' page 67 should read: In the Spring of 1902 7-5 removed to the Northwest. On page 68 the name of H. P. Piper should he in the list of elders and Wimi. McVitty should be substituted for Frank Magee in list of trustees. Page 86, lino 22, name of President S. Albert Walker omitted. Page 87. Only one of the elders elect, Prof. D. F. McCurdy, was in- stalled on Jan. 7, 1917. Messrs. S. W. Noble and Howard Hill 'declined. APPENDIX MARRIAGE RECORD Rev. A. A. McGinley, D. D. 1802 Geo. Ramsey anil Jane Gallagher. Wm. Browft and Peggy McVitty. Jno. Beard and Sally Herman." Daveis and Jones. (Two) Milands and (two) Cluggages. 1803 Jas. Witherow and Jane Markey. Jas. Love and Elizabeth Frame. Samuel Finley and Betsy Walker. Jno. Bear and Elizabeth Bear. Robt. Walker and Polly Walker. 1804 Francis Johnston and E. Elliott. Christian Latshaw and Kitty Davidson. Jno. Shaw and Polly Gaily. Daniel Adams and Polly McCurdy. 1805 T. Harvey and Fanny Barclay. Jas. Johnston and Jane Brown. Stephen Skinner and Nancy Morrow. Jas. W. Gamble and Eleanor Hays. S. Tulbertson and Hannah Trousdale. P. Fricker and Miss Piper. J. Witter and Catharine Mondis. Jos. Culbertson and Matty Walker. A. McNichle and Miss Brown. A. Mitchel and Peggy Martin. 1806 Jno. Ragan and Peggy Bear. Jas. Kilgore and Kitty Harvey. 1807 A. Appleby and A. McGee. Jno. MeKilven and P. Graham. Mr. Daveis and Miss Jones. Jas. Walker and Matty Walker. A. McGee and Matty Appleby. A. Widney and Ruth Nohle. J. Parsons and Miss Jeffries. C. Pomeroy and Molly Holliday. R. McNeil and Kitty Campbel'l. R. Clymans and B. Morrow. Michael Pases and R. Hudson. Jas. Sweney and M. Cluggage. T. Alexander and Susanna Elder. Jas. Gamble and Ann Cree. 180S R. Lauthers and Sally Lnuthers. Geo. Ramsey and Jane Gallagher. R. Ramsey and E. Walker. R. Jeffries and M. McNeil. Saml. Fleming and Betsy Kennedy. 1809 Matthew Curry and Isabel Fleming. Jno. Brown and Betsy Connor. J. Appleby and Molly Morelanil. Jno. Blair and Sally Harmoni. D. Ferguson and P. McKibbiu. J. McKibbin and E. Nelson. Mr. Lauthers and Miss McConnil. ■ ■ Bradley and Alexander. .1. Alexander and Miss Morrison G. Cove. K. Morrow and Margt. A. Irwin. J. Connor and P. Morrow. H. Gordon and Polly Barclay. J. Harper and P. Appleby. J. Swan and B. McConnil. J. Reynolds and J. McMullen. 1810 W. Harvey and Mrs. Palmer. Danl. Dunkle and P. Din. Geo. Witter and Miss Pelts. S. Witherow and R. Markey. Jos. Andrews and Jane Paul. ■ Dechert and Lee. •T. Pasco and Polly Phetty. Thomas Scott and Miss Baker. H. Winneman and P. Crossin. J. Daugherty and McElroy's daughter. 1811 W. Shetler and Mary Coons. J. Ford and Miss Harper. C. McGinley and P. Alexander. J. Shetter and Polly Frame. James Harry and P. Hammon. S. Ross and R. Childerstone. J. McCurdy and B. Evert. L. Gribble and N. McKibben. Jonathan Fink and Miss Freker. Wm. McKibben and N. Wagoner. W. McCartney and Jane Wilson. Abram Drake and Miss McCelland. J. Morrow and P. Alexander. A. Mclntire and Miss Cluggage. T. Johnston and Nancy Moore. A Young Couple at Geo. Skinner's. Isaac Moreland and Miss Bowman. Jas. Derby and Miss Sterritt. Mr. Keller and Kitty Whiteside. Wm. Kelly and E. Scott. Geo. Skinner to His Housekeeper. D. Walker and I. McConnel. D. Elder and Mary Alexander. James Elder and Sally Irwin. Mr. Blair and Miss Sterrett. Joshua McNeil and Miss Jeffries. Mr. Simeson and Miss Kerr. Wm. Brice and Peggy McVitty. 1S12 A. Morrow and A. Lakly. J. Childerstone and J. McAllen. R. Young, Esq., and Molly Galbraith. A. Stewart and B. Metzler. T. Morrow and P. Luper. J. Marshall and E. Beard. 1S13 W. Anderson and .1. McCormiek. Wm. Stunkard and Miss McNiel. Wm. Woodcock and Elizabeth Giles. W. Geddis and E. McMullen. T. Morrow and Betsy Barr. W. Neil and Miss Davies. J. Cluggage and Miss Cluggage. 92 APPENDIX 93. 1814 Mr. H. Tolbert and Miss Richardson. Dr. A. McKeehan and Molly Connel. Mr. Gilliland and Miss Cluggage. Jno. King and Mary Maclay. Robert Robeson and Miss Taylor. Wm. McGee and Miss McMatli. Jos. Wilson and Jane Waters. R. Bock and Miss Allen. A. Kerr and S. Peoples. Wm. Rankin and Susan Weston. Alexander McGee and Jane Morrow. 1815 Wm. Young and Betty Peoples. Andrew Barclay and Sally Stark. Mr. Giles and Miss Sipe. * Jesse Devor and Miss Peterson. Alexander Manissab and Widow McKim John McMath and Miss Uthe. Jno. Flickinger and Polly Alexander. Jas. Alexander and Peggy Holliday. Jas. McConnell and Peggy Walker! Jno. Campbell and Miss Campbell. Andrew Morrow and Jane Adams. Paul Martin and Hannah Taylor. David Woods and Kitty Campbell. N'isbet Jeffries and Miss Swan. Mr. Adams and Miss Vaughan. Mr. Kennedy and Nancy Kerr. Mr. Hall and Miss Robison. Mr. Carothers and Peggy Fitzsimmons. Natt Kelly and Miss Jamison. 1816 Jacob Cobert and Jane Clymond. Geo. Taylor and Elizabeth Newel. Wm. Wilson and Elizabeth Hall. Johnston Noble and Peggy Deiner. John Noble and Sally Harris. Jas. Noble and Jane Stewart. Wm. Woods and Miss Taylor. D. Jeffries and E. Campbell (Widow). Martin Hammond and Mary Brown. Mr. Ruuk and Miss Bown." 1817 Jno. French and Miss Yon. Jas. Neily and Betsy Morton. Wm. H. Brotherton and Jane Dunn Jesse Hollingsworth and Isabel Campbell. Wm. Richardson and Polly Fainmau Mr. Parsons and Pollv Elder Mr. Gilliland and Miss Cluggage. Jno. Lother and Nancy Johnston. Samuel Dunn and Jane Maclay. Jno. Walker and Sally McCormick. Paul Geddes and Betsy MeConnel. Samuel Steel and Betsy Crosson. Jno. Moore and Miss Powell. Francis McConnell and Hannah Campbell Robt. Elder and Lydia Blair. 1818 James Gamble and Jane Fleming Michael Morrow and Betsy Stark. L. Hammon and Molly Skinner Wm. Hammill and Rebeckah Ashman S. Barton and Sally Logan. Wm. Kerr and Elizabeth Elder. Jacob Coons and Lydia Bear. Jno. Thompson and R. Black. Wm. Martin and Peggy Beattie. 1819 Mr. Nimmon and Molly Skinner. Mr. Barnett and Betsy* Ingerty. Geo. Newman and Barbara Hammon. Jno. Swan and Hannah Cree. Thomas Campbell and Widow Mackey. Hugh Wiley and Betsy Morrow 1 . Wm. Campbell and Betsy Robeson. (Jeo. Croft and Nancy Harry. Jno. Cowan and Betsy Snider. 1S20 Wm. Kmry and Miss Stewart Jos. Kilgore and Sally Buchanan. Robert Peterson and B. Hollingsworth. Nehemiah Harvey and Harriet McVitty Jno. Brenneman and Jane Marshal Henry Neil and Miss Kegerise. F. Dubbs and Isabella Jamieson. Sainl. Harper and Nancy Geddes Dr. Wm. Johns and Nancy Dunn. •I no. Fleck and Margaret Brinley. 1821 Samuel Walker and Martha McConnell. 1). I'letcher and Isabel McCulloh. t*eo. Kelly and Miss Marshall. Mr. Fish and Miss Clayton. Adam Glascow and Margaret McVitty. Ed. Johnson and Ann McCurdy (Widow) Robt. Welch and Widow Harper. Hugh Wallace and Nancy Linn. Jno. Crause and Shearer. Jas. Coulter and Susan Kyle. Wm. Grosb and Margaret Knafe. Robt. Kerr and Martha Elder. Wm. Varuer and Elizabeth Stewart David Hudson and Martha Taylor. Andrew Kerr and Margaret Campbell. Jno. Dunn and Eliza Maclay. Jos. Nelson and Jane Moore. Jno. Anderson and Margt. Mc Allen. Martin Coons and Jane Wallace. R. Alexander and Polly Elder. Peter Cook and Nancy Bear. Wm. Woods and Betsv Campbell Benj. Eby and Rachel Elder. R. Lauther and Miss McNeal. Robt. Elliott and Isabel McCune. A. Foreman and N. Carothers. Jno. Briggs and Peggy Gilliland. Samuel Shearer and Molly McMullin. Robt. McCune and Jane McCormick. Jno. Dore and Ann McCune. (Jeo. Conrad and Peggy Marshall (Colored). A. McNeil and Miss Gooshorn. 1822 Richard Jeffries and Molly Anderson. Robt. Blair and Miss Erwiu. John Still and Nancy Kilgore. D. R. Thompson and Ruth Harvey. Jas. Walker and Ann Skinner. David Long and Sally Dubbs. Reuben Fox and Jane Mackey. Jno. Alexander and A. McCurdy. Alexander Taylor and Jane Orr. Chas. Mihorner and Sally Hatfield (Colored). Jno. Funk and Jane Gooshorn. Daniel Parks and Cluggage. Simon Miller and Ann Everett. Jno. Harvey and Miss Culbertson. D. Witherow and B. Gaston. Wm. Jackson and Isabel WitlieroW. Henry Likely and Mary Her r on. Jas. Adams and Miss Gooshorn. Wm. Swan and Betsy Kerr. 1823 3no. McAllen and Sarah Skinner. Thomas Adams and Polly Little. Henry Robeson ana Peggy Taylor. A. Typer ami Peggy Campbell. 94 APPENDIX J. Stitt and Sally Badger. Thomas Taylor and Hannah Adams. Saml. Shearer and Kitty Crouse. Wm. Craig and Margret Johnston. Andrew Johnston and — McVitty. Jno. Finley and Kezia Witherow. Owen Thomas and Isabel Mackey. Jno. Woods and Betsy Kofrode. Wm. Gooshorn and Betsy McFarland. Jos. Kilgore and Margt. Kirkpatrick. Wm. Scott and Frances Harper. Mr. Stitt and Miss Swan. J. T. Greer and Eliza Palmer. Elijah Drake and Ruhanna Herron. Wm. Stitt and Margaret Hermani. John Finley and Jane Reynolds. Arch'd Love and Mary Woods. Andrew Campbell and Mary McFarlin. J as. H. Rankin and Margaret McCurdy. Robert Campbell and Polly Jones. Thomas Orr and Sally Gooshorn. James Shaw and Nancy Taylor. Matthias Ambrose and Eliza Bird. Jas. Craig and E. Speer. 1824 Michael Rine and Bettsy D . Robt. Blythe and Maria McVitty. Geo. Wunder and Nancy Neil. John Witherow and Susan Tipper. David Server and Rebecca Johns. Wm. Linn and Jane Morrow. Samuel Gamble and Peggy Adams. Jas. Donnelly and Catharine Struble. John Duncan and Eliza Elder. 1825 Wm. Fitzsimmons and Eliza Holman. Joseph Brandt and Hannah Rine. Jas. Walker and Jane Jamison. Wm. Elder and Jane Filson. Robert Little and Agnes Gamble. Geo. Kreghris and Peggy Crouse. Alex. Kerr and Polly Gilford. Morrow Gamble and Hannah Filson. Mr. Forbes and Ann Campbell. Leonard Conrad and Dolly Washington (Colored). Sam'l Long and Elizabeth Dubbs. A Wilson and Ann Alexander. E. Kirkpatrick and Temperance Alex. John Rine and Kitty Timmons. S. O. Brown and Margaret Brewster. Jno. Geddes and Catharine Maclay. Jacob Ikes and Rachel Bell. Jacob Brinley and Kitty Klippinger. A. Irwin and Mary Jourdan. R. Love and Miss MeCune. Geo. McCullough and Eliza Cail. Thos. Wilson and Margaret Robison. H. Kunesman and Kitty Potts. Michael Stake and Margaret Piper. Matthew Laird and Issabella McMullen. 1826 John Bouland and Kitty Ruth. Jas. Peterson and Mary Hollingsworth. Peter Bealman and Margt. Kegreis. Robt. Luper and Catharine Wilhelm. James Stewart and Betsy Shetler. Geo Williams and Maria Coats. Jno. McVittv and Ann Culbertson. Jas. Innis and Caroline Porter. Wm. Turner and Catharine Johnston. Jas. McGee and Nancy Lessick. Peter Shearer and Williana McVitty. Jos. Kilgore and Susanna Shearer. 1827 Samuel Gamble and Isabella Wilson. Jno. Skinner and Moriah Brewster. Dr. Lightner and Priscilla Cromwell. Geo. Gooshorn and Kitty Wallace. W. Carothers and Miss Carothers. Jas. Camp and Eliz. Willitt. Jacob Pruneard and Miss Weaver. Hays Kirkpatrick and Rachel Dunkle. 1828 Benjamin Cornelius and Ellen Baird. N. K. Campbell and E. McGee. Thomas Campbell and Margt. Campbell. Edward Thompson and Molly Shetter. Henry Brewster and Nancy Campbell. Saml. Cowan and Polly Snider. D. Elder and Margt. McCartney. Fackender and Hetty Fackender. David Kyle and Mary Beattie. Wm. MeClay and Mary Palmer. J. Stitt and Miss Marshall. Wm. Malone and Miss Kelly. 1829 Jno. Nave and Martha Kendall. Geo. Dunkle and Polly Varner. Campbell and Eliza McCullough. Lindsay and Miss James. Edward Kirkpatrick and Ann Herron. Chas. Carson and Jane Campbell. Wm. Ferguson and Catharine Johnston. Jno. McGinley and Eliza McCormick. Jas. Mackey and Christina Walk. Geo. Fonstine and Mary Murry. Elias Geurer and Isabel Taylor. Jno. Potts and Margaret Linn. 1S30 Wm. Skinner and Mary Ann Ramsey. Wm. Connell and Rebeckah Turner. Win. Gaston and Mary McCurdy. Jas. Chedderstone and Eliza Wilson. Mr. Laughlin and Miss McKee. Mr. Carothers and Ruth Douglass. Jas. McAninch and Barbara McLean. Alexander McMullin and Betsy Jones. T. Geddes and Rebeckah Walker. Danl. Wollf and Barbara Kasey. Wm. Davis and Maria McAllister. Jno. Evert and Jane McCullough. Wm. Dunkle and Jane Withrow. Jno. Keasey and Jane McCurdy. Geo. Kirkpatrick and Maria Filson. A. Johnson and Julian McVitty. (Forgotten in 1822.) Jos. Elder and Ann Kirkpatrick. Jno. Culbertson and H. McVitty. Geo. O'Tire and Julian Miller. Weaver and Miss Cooper (Mt. Pleasant.) S. Piper and Polly Mitchell. Geo. Wieman and Elizabeth Barclay. Jonas Baer and Mary McCartney. A. Holman and B. Hamet. Jno. Lechler and N. E. MeCune. 1831 Wm Fleming and Eleanor Worthington. J. McCurdy and Eliza Klippinger. 1832 Wm. Harper and Susanna Moore. Brice Blair and E. Cree. Thos. George and Martha Patterson. Jos. WithroW and Polly Pattison. D. Peterson and Hannah Bear. Moses Dubbs and Eliza Ragan. Jas. Withrow and Margaret Filson. Jno. Fox and Susan Cooper. Henrv Neil and Margt. Rine. Wm." Skinner and C. Shoemaker. Jno. Maffitt and Elizabeth Rankin. APPENDIX 95 Mr. Allen and Miss Harkins. I). Marshal and Isabella Harvey. Juo. Lewis and Ann Barnhart. Kelly and Miss Marshall. 1833 Dan Kekerise and Mary Holman. Peter Stake and Caroline Holman. D. Klippinger and Catharine Kegei'ise. S. (Jlass and Rachel Marshal. David Weible and Jane Marshal. David Welsh and Eliza Gamble. Jacob Hammou and Sarah Itagan. Fred K. Walk and Mary Brown. Weener Neely and Polly Kelly. Jas. Gamble and Eliza Allison. J no. Kelly and Elizabeth Gamble. T. Harvey and Margt. Geddes. Wm. Herron and Mary Gamble. Robert McGee and Catharine Campbell. Win. Kendel and Hannah Elder. Jas. Mairs and Polly Steel (1808 forgotten). David Bowman and Betsy . Elias Evans and Eliza Taylor. D. Kilgore and Miss Parks. Jno. McAninch and Miss McClean. Wm. Arbuckle and Amelia Weiser. J. Kegerise and Christina Lamison. J. Henry and Miss Willet. Mr. Smith and Miss . Jacob Wilhelm and Hannah Withrow. Samuel Holliday and Elizabeth McElhenny. Wm. Moore and Mary Bear. Jas. Mills and Ruth McCurdy. Wm. A. Mackey and Mary Park. 1834 Nathanial Kelly and Mary Ann Brewster. Jas. McElhenny and Rosanna Dubbs. Wm. Campbell and Mollie McCormick. Jno. Mills and Emma Clymonds. Danl. McMullin and Betsy Kilgore. R. D. Rinkard and Ellen Anderson. B. Wilhelm and Isabella Johnston. Isaac Rine and Mary Bear. 1835 Mr. Kilgore and Eleanor Moore. Jacob Woollet and Molly Keasey. S. O. McCurdy and Mariah Klippinger. Wm. Barclay and Molly McDonnel. Daniel Skinner and Susanna Klippinger. Wm. Cover and Margaret Woods. Mr. Gingery and Nancy Frame. Wm. Culbertson and Margt. Scott. Jas. Harvey and Nancy Dunn. D. Welsh and Eliza Gamble. Michael Gamble and Elizabeth Pomeroy. David Fraker and Catharine Harvey. Samuel Cree and Eliz. Welsh. Robert Strein and Eliza McAllen. Neely Carothers and Nancy Taylor. Walker Cree and Eleanor Nan. Robt. Laughlin and Maria Blythe. Wm. Carothers and Mary Paul. Jno. Stitt and Ann Cree. Jacob Walk and Martha McGee. 1836 David Oeyer and Catharine Rosenbeiy. Benj. Steck and Ann Hennani. Rolland H. Brown and Jane Kyle. Elias Shearer and Eliza Campbell. Geo. Barclay and Martha Nave. Noah McVitty and Mary Culbertson. Robert McFarland and Jane McKinney. Matthew Taylor and Polly Ann Marshall. Jas. Moore and Elizabeth Shetler. Samuel Doran and Rachel McFarlin. Jas. Campbell and Barbara Shetler. Alexander Widney and Margt. Hammond. C. Anderson and Eleanor Peoples. Daniel Wisegasser and Hannah Ragan. Wm. Woods and Jane Moore. Jno. McVitty and Frances Culbertson. Jonathan Briggs and Miss Gilliland (Forgotten in 1816). 1837 Robert Shaver and Martha Elder. Wm. Grosh and Margt. Dunkle. Jas. Widney and Ann Smiley. J. H. Bard and Elizabeth Dunn. F. A. Shearer and Martha McVitty. Abraham Brinley and Ann Wilson. Jos. Elder and Mary Wolff. Wm. Culbertson and Polly Dunkle. Jno. Graham and Eliza Dunn. Jos. McClellan and Mary Maloy. Jas. Graham and Mary Montgomery. 1838 Swan and Rouse. Gideon Nave and Eliza Moreland. Jno. Evert and Lydia Neusbaum. Jno. Witberow and Isabel Widney. David Skinner and P. A. Flickinger. Jno. Skinner and Ann Eiiza Barclay. Saml. Elder and Martha Alexander.* Jos. Laird and Miss Adams. Geo. Shaffer and Margt. McElhenny. Wm. Brewster and Rachel Elder. Stephen Culbertson and Margt. McCune. Wm. Flickinger and Martha Skinner. Dr. J. K. McCurdy and E. J. McGinley. Ebenezer McDowell and Mary Lessig Geo. Grouse and Jane Ginnevin. Jno. Brandt and Miss Crouse. Geo. Wilson and Mary Ann Elliott. Jas. Henry and Elizabeth Baker. Jas. Cree. and Elizabeth Walker. Spence Campbell and N. Walker. Wm. Johnston and Jane McGee. Wm. Shetler and Martha Wolff. Jno. Flickinger and Isabel McCartney. Dr. Lightner and Catharine Flickinger. Peter Shaffer and Margt. Morrow. N. K. Harvey and Betsy Rose. Jacob Flickinger and Lavina Klippinger. Jas. Adams and Sarah Brinley. Geo. Fortney and Margt. Shetler. 1S39 Mr. Rhodes and Eliza Flickinger. Abraham Elder and Nancy Nesbitt. • Eby and Rachel Stepheson. Danl. Johnston and Catharine Skinner. Jno. Stitt and Betsy Botts. Wilson Widney and Molly Skinner. Adam Piper and Ruth Piles. Wm. Wolff and Ann Taylor. 1840 Foster and Rachel Laird. John Stake and Nancy Culbertson. Jno. McGee and Catharine Shetler. Jacob Shearer and Agnes Campbell. Wm. Skinner and Sally Rine. Jno. Laird and Mary Ragan. S. M. Skinner and Margt. Culbertson. Wm. Funston and Margt. McVitty. H Home and Catharine Ragan. Wm. McCartney and Eliz. Bear. Jas. Clvmans and Ann Sevburn. David Wolff and Elizabeth Reed. Peter Rosenbery and Eliza Ross. David Gamble and- Lydia Bear. Ed. Carlin and Krouse. R. Gillespie and Lucinda Stewart. F. Stake and Eleanor Gamble. David French and Jane Devor. 96 APPENDIX 1S41 J. Kochel and Margt. Coous. Isaac Clugstou and Agues Hammond. Geo. Taylor and Martha Hammond. Jno. Da vies and M. J. Gamble. Gilbert Kennedy and Miss Clynians. Amos Shearer and Moriah Brown. Dr. J. Widney and Eliza Boggs. S. Kerlin and Miss McFarliu. Simpson Carmack and Miss Henry. Jonathan Mackey and Betsy Cartlering. Wilson Skinner and Agnes Morrow. Peter Heagy and Bank. McGowan and Ellen Ginnisou. D. Evitts and M. J. Steel. W. B. I.eas and Mary Stewart. Wm. Suodgress and Isabel Anderson. Dubbs and Zilla Walker. Abram Evert and Susanna Roseubery, Michael Shearer and Christina Coons. Lessig and Ruth Mi-Gee. Kerr and Mary H. Blair. Chas. Campbell and Ann Jones. J. M. Stewart and Eliza Crover. Wm. Welsh and Sarah Walker. J. T. Wilds and Margt. J. Stinson. Henry Neil and Rebeckah Varner. Mark Campbell and M. A. Campbell. Jas. Cooper and Mary A. McKeehan. Jacob Cover and Margt. Dunkle. Jas. Coffee and Isabel Steel. Enian. Brubecker and Mary Fraker. ■ Greenfields and S. Long. Jas. Witherow and Mary Rosenbery. Wm. Stewart and Sarah Neely. 1843 Jas. Kirkpatrick and Agnes Shetler. Jas. Kuntz and Bethia Coons. Jos. Culbertson and Mary Magee. Jeffries and Harriet Holman. Jas. Kelly and Mary Jane Geddes. Richard Wilson and Sarah Bear. Wm. Skinner and S. A. Aikins. Wm. Pine and Rebecca Lessig. Wm. Piper and Harriet Horner. Stake and Mary McVitty. Henry Spitzer and Catharine Runk. Jno. Johnston and Eliza Miller. Jos. BroWn and Martha Shearer. Jas. Carothers and Eliza Templeton. Wm. Taylor and Miss Reed. D. Shoemaker and Susan Flickinger. 1844 Jno. Stall and Christina Bear. Saml. Hatfield and Mary Jane Johnston. Jas. Brewster and Nancy J. Stewart. Jno Krause and Nancy Taylor. Moses Neusbaum and Maria Houser. Jno. Taylor and Eliza Yohn. Wm. Parker and Ellen Phetty. Otha Brewer and Buhamah Philips. Peter Coons and Miss Coons. Samuel Paxton and Isabella Corbet. Samuel McConnell and Ann Walker. Wm. W. Fletcher and Ellen Ray. Jno. Newlin and Eliza Lessig (Colored). Robert Korminy and Carolina Barns (Colored). Wm. Little and Abagail Shafer. 1845 Reimer and Susan Sarver. Jno. Robertson and Eliza Montgomery.' Jacob Hess and Catharine Mull. Jesse Jones and Mary Geddes. Benjamin Culbertson and Martha McGee. Noah Hackadorn and Mary Wilson. David J. Skinner and Catharine Barclay. Wm. Kirkpatrick and Rebecca Brandt. Jno. Runk and Mary A. Briuley. Ellas Fraker and Mary Brown. Randall Alexander and Martha Kunsman. Wm. Johnston and Martha Walker. Jos. Pilgrim and Elizabeth Woods. David Edwards and Margt. E. Anderson. Jno. Reader and Mary Kegerise. Jonathan Cree and Rhoda Elliott. Jos. Ferguson and Nancy J. Stark. Elliott Ramsey and Mary Ramsey. 1846 .T. McGinley Walker and Ann Cree. Isaac Zeigler and Mary A. Hammond. Jas. Burk and Mary A. Brandt C. B. Duncan and Hannah Harvey. Saml. Miller and Jane Davis. Jas. Moore and Catharine Whitman. Jas. Kennedy and Margt. Laird. Wm. Gamble and Catharine Shearer. Abuer Perkins and Drucilla A . Wm. McGinley and Mary Ann Alexander. A. C. Stewart and Mary Jane Witherow. 1S47 Wm. Dishen and Ann McCartney. Geo. W. Shearer and Mollie Barclay. Jno. Michaels and Margt. Neely. Jno. Finley and Eliza Landis. Wm. Elliott and Ann Brown. Geo. Magee and Mary J. Taylor. David Beck and Amy Wonder. Jno. McAllen and Elizabeth N'inimon. Wm. Scribe and Elizabeth Carthring. Wm. Henry and Mary A. Heeter. Jacob Hassel and Mary Miller. Wm. S. Harris and Nancy C. Elliott. .las. A. Slaymaker and Mary A. Wilson. Jas. Kelly and Margt. Gamble. Wm. Elliott and Margt. Skinner. 1S48 Jos. Devor and Maria Shetler. Jas. W. McKim and Eleanor Little. Mark Campbell and Agness Barclay. Watson Alexander and Eliza Brown. Wm. Brewster and Sarah Walker. Anthony Klippinger and Susan Keasey. Josiah Elliott and Marv Welsh. Jno. Potts and Sarah C. Stitt. Witnessed a conveyance from Jno. Potts to his wife about an hour after their marriage of a saw" mill and some land in Cambria Co. A. A. McGinley. Jno. Potts acknowledged the convey- ance in my presence. A. A. McGinley. Geo. Barnhart and Sarah Harvey. Fred Long and Agnes Davor. 1849 S. M. Linn and Martha J. Brown. Danl. Wademan and Vidate Hammond. Hewit Wilson and M. J. Flickinger. Jno. Ferguson and Ellen Varner, Jacob Devor and Elizabeth Briuley. Robt. Campbell and Eliza Harvey. Jamison Kelly and Isabel Walker. Jno. Crouse and Elizabeth Haynes. Jacob Havnes and Elizaheth Gamble in 1824 or 1825 or 1826, forgotten. David Davor and Mary Laird. Solomon Coons and Elizabeth Sarver. Amos Brown and Ellen Rine. Jas. Irvin and Isabel Typer. APPENDIX 97 1850 Robert McAllen and Isabella Campbell. Andrew Walker and Isabella M. Campbell. Elias Hammond and Rebecca Rine. .1. B. Worthington and Mary A. Croft. .in.) Harl ami Margt. Ramsey. Jacob Neusbaum and Maria Dunkle. tCoab 1'). Sbearer ami Eliza Vansayor. 1 sr> I Matthew Elder ami Mary .] . EvittS. .1. \V. Sboop and Eliza Brandt. Isaac Richardson aud Jane Miller. Saml. Coons and Mary J. Haines. Mark Piper and Catharine Harvey. Isaac A. Abraham and Elizabeth Campbell. S. \V. Boyd and Lucinda Witherow. Saml. Gamble and Eliza Barton. Edward McVitty and Mary Burk. Saml. Walker and S. A. McGinley. Dan!. Stewart, and Maria Shetler. Martin L. Hammond and Martha Barclay. McCurdy Rankin and Mary Wilson. Inn Cronse and Susanna Brown. 1852 Robt. Campbell and Margt. Herrou. Danl. Hammond and Eleanor Skinner. Cyrus Hazlett and Annetta Culbertson. Valentine Stewart and Mary E. McVitty. Jno. R. Morrow anil Margt. McGlin. Wilson McCartney and Maria Seibert. Daniel Weidmau aud . Jno. Skinner and Mary J. Kirkpatrick. 1S53 las. Gill aud Elizabeth Daver. Jno. T. Peterson and Catharine Miller. las. Stitt and Elizabeth Hammond. 1854 Edward Rice and Mary Ann Keasey. 1855 Levi line and Margt. Coons. Thomas Gracey and Hetty Cowan. las. Patterson and Melinda Stewart. 98 APPENDIX Pennsylvania, ss By the Proprietaries. Whereas, John Blair, Randall Alexander, David Elder, ^_.^ and James Montgomery of the county of Cumberland I q t [ (now Franklin) have humbly requested of us, that i > we would please to grant unto them four acres of land joining David Campbell and James Montgomery, in- cluding part of the Spring Run, in Fannett Township in the county of Cumberland, for a meeting house of religious worship in trust for diverse inhabitants of said township of the Presbyterian Persuasion and for a burial yard; and we favoring the request, here agreed to grant the same under the yearly quit rent of one shiling sterling forever. These are to require you to survey or caused to be surveyed the said four acres of land, and make return thereof into our surveyors office in order for informa- tion, by Patent, to the said John Blair, Randall Alexander, David Elder and James Montgomery and their heirs in trust for the use and purpose aforesaid: and for your doing so this shall be your warrant. Given under my hand and the seal of the Land office, by virtue of certain powers from said Proprietor, at Philadelphia, this 21st day of June, 1765. JOHN PENN. To John Lukins, S. G., To Col. John Armstrong, D. S. Execute this warrant and make return of survey into the Surveyor-General's Office. JOHN LUKINS, S. G Note: This survey was not made until June 9th, 1768. INDEX Page. Introduction, 2 Program of Exercises, 4 Address of Rev. T. J. Ferguson, 7 Address of Rev. S. S. Wylie, 9 A Vision, Rev. G. H. Bucher, 10 Address, Dr. James A. Gordon, 11 Address, Rev. Thos. Tyack, D. D., 13 Address, Dr. J. G. Rose, I 7 Personal Reminiscences, Dr. James A. Gordon, 19 Address, Dr. S. S. Wylie, 23 Address, John C. Wilhelm, - 27 Address, Dr. E. D. Warfield, 29 Address, Rev. James A. Gordon, 32 History of Upper and Lower Churches, 39 Historical Address, Rev. D. I. Camp, 56 History of Lower Church, 69 Rev. J. Smith Gordon, 71 Rev. Thomas B. Baxter, 76 Burnt Cabins Presbyterian Church, 78 Biography, Sesqui-Centennial Address, 83 Present Pastorate, ° 3 Elders in Lower Church, 8 7 Trustees in Lower Church, 87 Children's Letter, Geo. W. Park, 88 Appendix, -'- 99 100 ADVERTISEMENTS Earl Brooks Worthington Prof, of Mathematics, Franklin and Marshall Academy Lancaster, Pa. IRVIN ALEXANDER Indiana Engineering Co. Akron, Ohio. William O. Skinner, M. D. Greggsville, 111. WILLIAM E. WOLFF, M. D. Arendtsville, Pa. A. N. MACKEY, M. D. Aledo, 111. WM. B. SKINNER Counselor-at-Law Springfield, Ohio. MORRIS P. FLICKINGER Dealer in Merchandise Bakersfield, Cal. James McGinley Alexander Principal of High School Kontz, Ind. Samuel Kirkpatrick, M. D. New Cumberland, Pa. DR. JOHN H. DEVOR Chambersburg, Penna. BRUCE M. WOLFF, D. M. D. 1069 Boylston Street, Boston Telephone Back Bay 8685 D. O. WOLFF, Pharm. D. 278 Dartmouth Street, Boston, Mass. This is a F If not she sho I l,.„„l.,.|..,;. [\ Dr. H. M. Kirkpatrick Dentist 132 Walnut St., Harrisburg, Pa. A. O. PYLE Real Estate Highland Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. E. Newton Kirkpatrick Real Estate and Peninsular Pipeless Furnaces. New Cumberland, Pa. E. PAUL BURK Dentist Salina, Kansas J. H. KIRKPATRICK 501 Telegraph Building Harrisburg, Pa. Wm. Burke Kirkpatrick, M. D. Highspire, Pa. IRVIN C. ELDER Attorney-at-Law Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, Pa. DENTON STARK Counselor-at-Law San Francisco, Cal. WM. STECK DEALER IN Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Carpets, Shoes, Groceries Measure taken for Made to Order Clothing WILLOW HILL, PA. A. A. FLICKINGER DEALER IN Dry Goods, Notions, Hats, Caps and Groceries WALL PAPER AND WINDOW SHADES WILLOW HILL, PA. • 102 ADVERTISEMENTS M. M. UMBRELL DEALER IN Groceries, Dry Goods, Notions and Shoes DRY RUN, - - PA. J. H. CLYMAN'S Dry Goods , Groceries, Confections, Hardware, Footwear and Tobacco Spring Run, - Pa. " The Sweetest Place in Town' 1 '' R. O. DUNKLE RESTAURANT Candy, Ice Cream, Sodas, Sundaes, Tobacco Stoves and Ranges Dry Run, Pa. J. F. BRINLEY DRY RUN, PENNA. We carry a Complete Line of — Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Carpets, Shoes, Groceries, Wall Paper and Window Shades Q VALITY—PRI CE— SER VICE ADVERTISEMENTS 103 McCURDY & CO. General Merchandise FANNETTSBURG, PA. Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Clothing, Groceries, Stationery Also a Full Line of— Team and Buggy Harness, Bridles, Horse Collars, Whips, Fly Nets, Blankets, Etc. Compliments of IV. IV. WINEMAN DEALER IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE Fannettsburg, - - Pennsylvania 104 ADVERTISEMENTS P. NICHLAS' SONS Great Home Furnishing Store. Always showing the latest and best products of the foremost manufacturers of the United States. RUGS - CARPETS - FURNITURE - LINOLEUM P. NICKLAS' SONS "The House of Year Around Low Price. " The Store of Quality Hardware ! Robes, Blankets, Auto and Buggy Sizes Horse Blankets of all kinds, Guns and Ammunition of the Best Makes The Greatest American --Toy Builder, Erector-- Just The Thing For Your Boy For Christmas Buy your Tools and Hardware here and save M.oney--and Temper The ZUG HARDWARE CO. North Main Street CHAMBERSBURG, PA. M. B. MUMPER PHOTOGRAPHER Successor to A. L. Rogers 49 South Main Street, Chambersburg, -:- Pennsylvania ADVERTISEMENTS 105 DRUGS of QU ALITY Soda, Candy, Cigars, Toilet Articles and Patent Medicines of all kinds. IV e invite your mail orders as they are always given prompt and careful attention, WALKER'S DRUG STORE CHAMBERSBURG, PA. Vanderau's Restaurant 41 North Main Street Chambersburg, Pa. \"0U will always be pleased with the well prepared food, served in home-like fashion at this restaurant Light Lunch Regular Meals OPEN DAY AND NIGHT WE WANT YOU! WE NEED YOUR PATRONAGE WE NEED YOUR MONEY YOU NEED OUR MERCHANDISE See if we can't make a deal that will be satisfactory to both of us. THE BIG STORE BANKS BROS., - CHAMBERSBURG, PA. 106 ADVERTISEMENTS R. Z. KEGERREIS Funeral Director FANNETTSBURG W. M. ALEXANDER DEALER IN Notions, Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats and Caps, Shoes, Carpets, and Rugs, Groceries, Queens- ware, Hardware. DRY RUN, PA. ADVERTISEMENTS 107 USE ME T Z , S FAMILY MEDICINES and EXTRACTS 108 ADVERTISEMENTS DRY RUN PLANING MILLS R. H. PIPER Manufacturer of all kinds of Flooring, Siding and Inside Finish Undertaker and Embalmer DRY RUN, PA. We hope the Section in which this advertisement circulates will continue the liberal patronage with which it has long favored us OUR STOCK IS LARGE and constituted of First Grade Merchandise Including all Varieties of Dress Fabrics Fancy and Staple Dry Goods Ladies Coats, Suits, Underwear and Notions HOKE & E YSTER CHJMBERSBURG, PA. "No fit, No pay" ---Is the Gilbert way GEO. E. GILBERT Up to-date Clothier, Hatter and Furnisher 58 North Main St. Next Door National Hotel CHAMBERSBURG, PA. \D\ ERT1SEMENTS 109 J EWELER L UDWIG OF CHAMBERSBURG, PA. Was not one of the Early Settlers of Path V alley — He just dropped down in Chambersburg some years ago. He has the pleasure of knowing personally many of the good substantial citizens of Path J'alley. He sends greetings to the living and retains pleasant memories of the departed. W. 0. SHOEMAKER DEALER IN General Line of Hardware AUTOMOBILES and SUPPLIES Main Street Dry Run, - Penn'a. J. C. WITHEROW Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Hardware, Etc. SPRING RUN, PA. 110 ADVERTISEMENTS When you are in Chambersburg — VISIT OUR STORE You will find a Complete Line of Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Caps, and Gents' Furnishings "AT REASONABLE PRICES" SOCKS BROS. OPPOSITE NATIONAL HOTEL Chambersburg, Pa. The Register County Newspaper CHAMBERSBURG ADVERTISEMENTS 111 CHAS. E. HEINTZELMAN SHOES OF QUALITY 26 S. Main Street, CHAMBERSBURG, - - PENNA. BOTH TELEPHONES Dependable Merchandise B. B. Holler Cash Dry Goods and Notions 55 N. Main Street, Chambersburg, - - Penna. Dr. S. S. RODGERS Veterinarian Surgeon SPRING RUN, PA. Good Horses and Auto ready at all times TELEPHONE C. A. LAUGHLIN Photographer - Shippensburg, Pa. JOHN D. SCHAAL & CO. AUTOMOBILE GARAGE AND MACHINE SHOP — Chambersburg, - Pa. 112 ADVERTISEMENTS The Widen Memorial in Wood I awn Cemetery, New York, is noted for the simple purity of its design . The strong, unostentatious character of this monument is intended to convey the spirit of the man to whose memory it was erected. In modern memorial work it is possible to reflect the virtues of the departed in the arrangement of the grave adornment. If you consult us and allow us to carry out your suggestions in such matters, you will feel gratified that you selected this firm. Our ambition is to give satisfaction. Talk over your monument plans with us. Forbes Granite Co. Opp. Cedar Grove Cemetery HOOD ST. CHAMBERSBURG, PA. ADVERTISEMENTS 113 MORE THAN EVER BEFORE This Fall and Winter we want to sell you your Clothing, Shoes, Hats and Furnishings. More than in former years are we able to serve the interests of our Friends and Patrons. This time of high and advancing prices offers every in- ducement to substitution of inferior goods. We can maintain our long established reputation only by selling Reliable Honest Goods and all goods for just what they are Our large and early buying has placed in our store many goods that we are selling at less than we can buy them today. As long as they last our customers shall have the benefit. ..... We cordially invite you to visit our store J. W. REARICK & CO. CHAMBERSBURG, PENNA. 114 ADVERTISEMENTS Cumberland Valley State Normal School SHIPPENSBURG, PA. Winter Term of 13 Weeks Opens January 10, 1917 Spring Term of 13 Weeks Opens April 3, 1917 <$><»#■<$><$>#> NO INCREASE IN RATES # #> <# <$> FREE TUITION to Students 17 or more years of age who expect to teach. BOARDING including furnished room with light, heat and laundry, four dollars per week. Special classes will be organized in the Spring Term for students who wish to prepare for teaching, and for teachers who wish to secure a higher grade provisional certificate, a professional or a permanent certificate. Special classes will also be organized for pupils who enter from the public schools. A regular Commercial Course is also offered at a very moderate rate. During the past three years the Cumberland Valley State Normal School has more than doubled its attendance. Its present enrollment is the largest in its history. The school aims to prepare young men and women not only for successful teaching, but to give them such training as will be helpful in any occupation or vocation. <$><§>#<$><#>#• Shippensburg Is An Ideal School Town, 41 Miles South of Harrisburg. No Saloons; Twelve Churches. <§> <& <§> <$> <$> <§> A summer session of six weeks will begin July 3, 1917 For catalogue and other information, write to EZRA LEHMAN, Principal B ADVERTISEMENTS 115 "SHULL'S SERVICE" H AS TO DO WITH EVERYTHING that accommodates our customers. Whether your purchase is a prescription, toilet articles, soda water or postage stamp, you will be accorded the same courtesy, the same prompt service. 1$ If you have not already, begin now to enjoy the absolute satisfaction Shull's customers enjoy SHULL'S MODERN DRUG STORE OPPOSITE POST OFFICE CHAMBERSBURG. - PA. TEELS SHIPPENSBURG, PA. Quality our first consideration -- Price, always as low as is consistent for good merchandise Assortments — Large and Varied L. P. TEEL 116 ADVERTISEMENTS Surround Your Children with the Refining Influence -OF MUSIC A FINE PIANO-or PLAYER-PIANO OR A GRAFONOLA Will Help To Keep Your Boy and Your Girl Under Your Own Roof - ANY INSTRUMENT SENT ANYWHERE ON APPROVAL Write or Phone Your Musical Needs — Catalogues Sent on Request We Carry at all times A Complete Line of Fine Violins, Mandolins, Music-Rolls, Music-Stands, Music Books, Sheet Music, McKinley Ed. of ioct. Standards, Etc. COLUMBIA RECORDS DUFFIELD Music House-127 S. Main St. CHAMBERSBURG, PA. ADVERTISEMENTS 117 OUR NEW HOME We Valley National Bank "A STRONG BANK" Capital - $100,000.00 Individual liability - 100,000.00 Surplus (earned) - 300,000.00 Total assets over - - 1,900,000.00 Three (3) per cent, paid on savings, compounded twice each year Rent a box in our vault and feel secure from fire and thieves UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY GEO. H. STEWART, President FRED B. REED, Cashier DIRECTORS: GEORGE H. STEWART M. C. KENNEDY JNO. R. ORR C. PRICE SPEER J. R. RUTHRAUFF C. A. RAFF A. L. SHERK IRVIN C. ELDER C. M. DAVISON 118 ADVERTISEMENTS CHAMBERSBURG TRUST COMPANY CHAMBERSBURG, PA. DIRECTORS: WILLIAM ALEXANDER R. B. NELSON M. K. BURGNER W. T. OMWAKE JOHN C. GERBIG A. NEVIN POMEROY S. G. GREENAWALT D. EDW. LONG S. A. HUBER W. H. SHANK W. C. HULL HARRY SIERER D. N. MINICK E. M. SMITH H. B. McNULTY J. A. STRITE T. M. NELSON GEO. H. WOLFINGER CAPITAL (full paid) $200,000.00 SURPLUS AND PROFIT £245,000.00 TRUST FUNDS - 260,311.71 Solicits the patronage of Farmers, Merchants and Individual Depositors 3 PER CENT. INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS "IT PAYS!" Yes, it pays to patronize the right store, SKINNER'S DRUG STORE, where your small purchases are given the same careful attention accorded the larger ones. Where the prices are always reasonable and the quality of the goods the SKINNER standard, which means the best the markets afford. Where the " sunshiny " disposition of the know-their- business clerks pervades the whole establishment. Where your children will be waited on as kindly and carefully as if you were standing by, watching the transaction. Where your telephone or mail orders are handled with celerity (prompt filling,) accuracy (just as you ordered it,) and dispatch (immediate delivery to you.) It pays others to trade at this drug store, we will make it pay you, if you will but give us the opportunity. SKINNER'S DRUG STORE, Memorial Square Chambersburg, Pa. ADVERTISEMENTS 119 W . M. Alexander, Pres. J . C. Robertson, Vice-Pres. D. 0. Shearer, Cashier Path Valley Bank Established 1908 Incorporated 1916 Capital - Surplus & Undivided Profits #25.000 #12.225 THREE PER CENT. INTEREST ON TIME DEPOSITS YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED DIRECTORS W . M. Alexander, Dry Run J. F. Burk, Dry Run J . F. Brinley, Dry Run Clinton Skinner, Dry Run W. J. Zeigler, Doylesburg J. C. Robertson, Concord J as. W. McCurdy, Willow Hill S. G. Vanscyoc, Amber son John C. Witherow Spring Run 120 ADVERTISEMENTS THE CITIZENS National Bank of Dry Run, Penna. Capital - $25,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits - 7,000 3 per cent, paid on savings, compounded twice each year. /. H. CLYMANS, Pres. J. F. WALKER, V. Pres. J. M. HAZLETT, Cashier DIRECTORS : J. H. Clymans J. F. Walker W. F. Simonton A. M. Welker, S. D. Peterson B. F. Shope L. B. Hammond P. E. Steck Oscar H. Little Ira W. Wilson and L. M. Hammond We Invite You to Open An Account With Us YOUR BANKING HOUSE ORGANIZED 1906 We solicit the accounts of corporations, firms and individuals, and guarantee to give our patrons the best service with the most courteous treatment. We pay 3 per cent interest compounded every six months on money deposited in our Savings Department. BANKING BY MAIL Send your money for deposit to us by mail and you will see how easy and satisfactory it is to do your banking business with us by this method. MAKE OUR BANK YOUR BANK Farmers' and Merchants' Trust Company Chambersburg, Penna. CAPITAL and SURPLUS over ... - $ 290,000.00 RESOURCES over 1,400,000.00 WALTER K. SHARPE, President D. L. GROVE, Treasurer ADVERTISEMENTS 121 Fannettsburg National Bank (Successors to Peoples' Bank) FANNETTSBURG, PA. Incorporated Sept 1st, 1916 G. H. BARTLE R. W. McALLEN Pres. Vice-Pres. S. E. WALKER Cashier DIRECTORS: J. B. WINEMAN J. C. McGOWAN J. H. McCURDY T. J. ADAMS J. A. SHEARER T. B. APPLEBY SAMUEL REESE C. L. WALKER A. M. WELKER R. W. McALLEN S. E. WALKER G. H. BARTLE Princeton Theological Seminary Libraries 1 1012 01250 9552