Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-30
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LETTER FROM LEET0WN. y
Nov. 2eth, 1871:

all the dignity that NIUE e.jpes,'. ,.'
might be expected to have the ability
to assume | performed several errands'
and concluded / had better return tony
place of abode. Attempted to tasten a
pair of shoes to my saddle, but the
mule, headstrong animal that it Is, took
+ otfense. broke It's bride, and left. |
gathered up the broken fragments OF
the bride, and CONCLUDED | would walk
home. Presently overlook the animal
and thought | had caught it, but |
hadn't though, in fact didn't catch her
two or three times. My reflections as l
walked after that mule, were not very
complimentary to that much abused, but
very useful family of critters. Just be-
vond the limits of Leetown two 'Airl-
can gentlemen" met my mule, and with
their assistance, was soon again IN the
saddle. and the deceittul animal trotted
homeward as innocently as if nothing
had happened, and between You and l,
that happening WASH t very much, any
how.
THE ladies Of Leetown and vicinity
will give an Oyster Supper, on the 18th
and 18th of Nov, for the benefit OF the
Baptist Church of Chailestown." Such
was the substance of a notice consplcu-
ously posted, which attracted the notice
of We local, who accordingly visited the
Brick Church, where the Supper was
given. The arrangements were tasteful,
and the young ladies who acted the part
of walters, were very attentive to the
wants of their guests. Opposite the
docs, and surmounted by an evergreen
arch, was the Post Office, an attractive
feature OF the OCCASION, and one that was
well patronized a short distance from
the Post Office was small mound
formed of small stones, moss. etc, and
surmomtcI by ard,upheldby stake,
the card informing us that this was
"Rebeccas Well" The water from
this we'll was called lemonade, and was
sold at five cents glass, to thirsty Gus
toners. The affair realized about forty
dollars, nett.
The Board of Directors IF the kear-
neysyille Temperance and Masonic Hall,
have chosen G. T. Butler,tor their Pres
ident; James Logic, Treasurer, and Jno.
III. Logic, Secretary.
The Good Tempars are making an
effort to build a | jail, in Leetown, and
their prospects of success are quite flat
tering, at present.
George d. Wiltshire, Esq, las reno
waited his dwelling, raising the building
to uniform height Of two-and-ahalf
stories, and painting it a dark brown,
with green and white trimmings. The
carpenter work was done by Messrs.
Tansel and Welsh the plastering by
Ephraim G. Custer and the painting by
Richard p. Mcintyre.
Messrs. Tansell & Welsh are now
engaged in putting up log dwelling,
intended for tenement, Oh Mr.. Wilt
shire's farm.
Mr.. John W. Roberts, of this place,
has received apd is nov having put in
position, large steam engine and saw
mill. 1t is located in the Alill-yard OF
the Leetown Mills. Nj. Roberts eN-
poets to commence saving tomorrow
OF next day. After ! take a look ut his
machinery, will give you an extended
notice of the improvement to this quiet
village, by the introduction Of so much
steam power.
The horse epizootic has been silently
at work in this vicinity, for several days
and quite number of horses have been
attacked. Most Of the earliest cases
are improving, and none have termina-
ted fatally, as yet. Almost an endless
list of remedies have been tried ny the
owners of sick horses, but the conclu-
sion reached by some is that the less
medicines the better it is for the horse,
provided proper attention is paid to the
animal while sick, and eNposureto storms
is avoided A cold rain seems to be
peculiarly injurious to horses suffering
with the disease.
An old farmer told me the othereven-
inc that he did not consider the epizoot-
ic more difficult to manage than the or
binary distemper n conclusion that
had reached concerning the disease
Aside from the Inconvenience arising
from the general sickness OF the equine
race, the damage to the horse owners
of this locality will he slight. If some
persons are taught by this visitation to
treat their dumb dependents more mer-
cifnlly. it will have proved blessing,
rother than n calamity.
Rev. DIR. Carrier, of Richmond, Va,
preached at Mt. Zion, yesterday morn
inr DR.. G. is Agent for Richmond
Baptist College, and after the close OF
his sermon, he lifted subscription to
aid in the endowment Of his College.
$500 was subscribed This makes near
ly $500 given by this Church, to benev-
client objects during the present year.
Rev. Mr. Jones, of Clarke County, Va,
and a former pastor OF the Mt. Zion
congregation, was present yesterday, and
took part in the services.
Rev. Mr.. Wilbon, of Bath, Steuben
County, \. Y, preached at the Leetown
School House, yesterday evening. Mr..
W. is a superannuated member of the
Western New York Conference. " Z.
Church. | did not hear his discourse,
but hear it spoken Of as an able effort.
The weather for two or three days
has been pretty good imitation of In
dian Summer Hope it will continue
for few days longer until we get the
effects of the recent cold weather thaw-
ed out of our system. TEMPLAR.