Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-12-23
LETTER FROM LEEToWN.
LEETowN, Dec. I'd. IS

4 Co.
LEETowN, Dec I'd, 1873
Mr.. Editor st Thinking you might be de-
sirous of hearing how we are progressing in
this secluded and quiet neighborhood, I have
concluded to constitute mysc1fretailer general
of gossip during the absence of 81 emplar"
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Notwithstanding the present stringency in
money matters. our irrepressible citizens are
pushing forward in their various occupations
with commendable zeal. Neither the failure
of Jay Cock. nor the Cuban in.bsegl;o have
the slightest tendency 10 sdaunt them, Our
friend, MIR. Fl. s. League, has the largest
stock of Dry Goods, Groceries, &C., ever
brought TO this market, which he is selling
cheap for cash or trade. He has gone ex>
tensively into the poultry. business, and is
shipping daily careocs of ducks. geese tn eys,
chickens, &c, to the eastern markets.
Or enterprising townsman. Mr.. John W.
Roberts, has moved his steam. saw mill higher
up town. on Main street, and is furnishing
large bills of lumber to the surrounding coun-
try. have no doubt he will get heavy
contract fo- furnishing lumber for orr new
Railroad. Our old established Merchant
Tailor, Mr.. g. w. Nicely, is doing . heavy
business in furnishing winter outfits for our
fellow-citizens tits very probable that he
will nave to advertise for couple of iours TO
assist him through with his press Of business.
Our Blacksmith. Mr.. George d. johnson. our
Wagonmaker, Mr.. H. s. Nicely. and our
Boot and Shoe Maker, Mr. Conrad johnson,
all have as much as they possibly do (if
they could only DO it) in their respective oc>
equations. But happily for US, j. ia other
wise with our town Physicians; business is
40 dull in their line that one of them has an
idea of turning his attention TO teaching music.
ha oth so -
talents as a Temperance Lecturer One can
not help plying these poor disciples Of Galen;
for although their qualifications are fully APP
preciated by the community. there seems to
be something in the pure air and water of our
locality inimcal to thnir profession
The Lodge of Good TemplaTs is in flour
ishing condition 1t has never been more
prosperous at any time during the four years
of its existence. It hiss had quite number
of additions to il lately
The Grange is also in a healthy condition.
and numbers among its members some of the
most Influential and solid men ofthe neiehbor
hood, and bids fair to WELD a great in Suence
for good to our farming interests.
There is move on foot, with good pros
pect Of success, of establishing an Odd Fel>
ing school, conducted by that accomplished
teacher, Professor Hopewell. During the
summer. and until within few weeks past,
we have had very large and interesting
Union Sunday School in operation. So you
see. Sir. we are fully up to the times. and not
behind our neigh boring towns in the matter
of philanthropic and benevolent institutions
AS regards new buildings, and improvements.
we will have TO snccnmb to your town, for we
have not mnch doing in that way ct present
There is however, one building under con-
tract, which in its magnitude and importance,
will unquestionably be quite aq ornament to
our place. l alude to the magnificent Hall
being built conformity by the Good Templsrs
and the Grange. opposite the Episcopal
church. The foundation has been CONS
menccd by that interchangeable master work
man. Mr.. James Sullivan. and at the present
rate of progress it is highly probable it may
be completed in time for the next generation
But, Mr.. Editor, | have saved the best for
the last aud it is with great hesitation that
| now approach this GROWING point t" the
glory OF our town. L am afraid to mention
it; lest your 'soul be darkeDed with envy"
and yon bite your lips from notification
But, Sir, what do you think of our having a
Band Yes; real Brass Band "The
Leetown Cornct Band" Now this is no luke;
hut fixed fact. They have fully organized;
the stock has been subscribed and all that
remains to be done is to procure the instru.
ments and 60 to footing. Who would have
thought it! Shade of the venerable Adam
Weaver! if theu vert permitted to visit this
terrestrial sphere once more what would be
thy as,onishment at seeing thy peaceful pre-
cincts invaded By this modern. innovation
To those who may have any doubts about this
matter. I need only mention the fact that DR..
S. T. Ralch and G.. w Nicely are the prime
movers in this enterprise to guarantee it's sue
cess But this subject is too exciting for me,
my nerves won't bear it, so must stop.
Yours faithfully,
HusBANDMAN
TFrom the Frederick MIDI Cisizen1