115 whole soul. He had few thoughts of father land, and no des.ire to return thither to visit the home of his youth. The green hills of this beautiful valley enclose the dearest objects of his earthly affections and earthly hopes. During the past decade Zoar has become somewhat famous as a summer resort, and many wealthy people from a distance seek the quiet of this rural community in order to secure rest from the busier scenes of life. A fine, large hotel has been constructed recently for the accommodation of visitors. Communication with the outside world has, in a measure, quickened the energies of some of the younger members of the society, and a strong party has arisen, who advocate the dissolution of the bonds which have hitherto bound them together, and a division of the property now held in common. They now number about seventy-five families, and their record as law-abiding citizens still stands without a blemish. They are very hospitable and entertain many visitors. The Ornish.—A peculiar religious sect which settled in the Sugar Creek valley at a very early day are known as the Ornish. Their re
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