The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-04-05
ehsGer,s Correr.

Those who have lng been familiar
with Lancaster and its ecenes, upon Wis.
iting Sh@fer's corner. will be conscious
OF mingled feelings Of melancholy and
pleasure.
FREDEnlck A. SBGEfEa, was among
the early settlers of Lancaster. while yet
the county was new and in an unbroken
state. He had to contend with the bard.
ships, incident to back woods life. His
house. was a home for tie weary travel
Ter, from b is first settlement: first in
rude log cabin. and Afterwards 10 the fine
brick oi three stories. on the corner -
Not only was his mansion home for The
weary, but ii was pleasant retreat for
the citizen. These who lave enjoyed his
hospitality, will never cease to recur, in
their r fections Of the past, to the days
of the "Woshngton Rotel." when under
the supesint endence of uncle Fed, with
feelings of satisia ction and pleasure.
which will only fade away as life goes
out
Mr.. She fer, by his indomitable char.
acter. has acquired a handsome estate;
and reputation WORTHY Of emulation.-
or his first family, SIX sons are living.
Two in Lancaster; two in California; ono 10
Texas and one in New Orleans; who all
inheriling their fathers integrity, and will
make their way in the world. as we'll as
honor the name Of their aged father
The only daughrer Of the first family, is
the companion Of n respectable physician
residing in Lancaster, whose home she
ornaments as a wife and mother. John,
Zone Of the eldest sons, whose urbanity
and mildness of character has embalmed
his memory 10 the hearts Of all who knew
him, sleeps tie sleep which Knows. no
waking. Mr.. Sn.EFFER is spending tic
evening cfhis life, at his quiet country
residence, where he welcomes his friends
and from which he salies almost daily tc
show lis good d-bumored face in the street:
Of our city.
But notwitl standing the shades of mel
ancholy :hat fit across the mind, ut be
; holding the ceaseless mutations that at
tend all mundane things, there is ye
consolation when we reflect that change il
the inevitable law of nature. For thougl
the distracting roar OF the gong, and tn,
sha'p Jingle of che hostler's bell will ncv
er be heard again in tina, corner, underth,
same circumstances, yet one is more thai
compensated for a passing review. YoI
go 10 the Sh@ffer corner now, and all i
transformed, and wears a smiling face =
The four story brick which towers in lh,
place Of the old dilapiIattd yellow frame
though it has been there few years
stands monument to the memory of it
founder. and is reple.e with life and busi
Q ness, conducted by Messrs, ToNo, LEV
& BLOCK, and Mrs. SMALLEY You pas
up to the corner, which was The Hott
+ proper. and you are dazzled with tn
c change that has spread itself over things
y In The place Of the ros:, which eld alo
: the invitation to call, you behold hing
. mortar and pestle. The whole exterior
!. the building esants new appearance
It and Announces a new era. Step across I'll
!; threshold; and instead Of heholding Il
scenes Of tie bar room, your eyes rest VI
on tho far extremity of what was once Il
dining room; which. together with he 81
C ting room aud the b ,r.room, are beautilu
g y arranged for business, and filed wi
rich stores Of almost al that is needed
, health or disease and owned and dlrectt
by our enterprising fellow ciIiz1ns, Il
II Messrs. HUNTER. sons Of H. IL. HuXTl
y Esq. Messrs. LAuDABAUou & LITTLE,
a what was once the hall, have comfortab
'e saloon, where, in their agreeable way, th'
is contribute 10 the enjoyment of all GOO
ID citizens who call. The family room
10 the south end Of the dining room, sacr'
10 10 the shaffer family. on account Of d
r mcstic and social reminisc noes. is no
IN the Office of Doct. WAaENHALs. son.i
- law 10 Mr., Sh@ffer. Enr,nce, tOwaa
~ lie market house.
Mr.. Sheffer carries with him into !
s. retiremsnt he good wish-s Of his hume
We GUS acquainlances and our prayers for
O. green old age and that he may be 10
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10 Picture Gallery.