Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-01
LETTER FROM LEETOWN.
Anril % 1919

An's spring mas witnessed numerous
changes In our community. Business
firms have been changed, and social
Ties I and friendship have been attempted,
Tor the time being, at least.
Snowden FL. Watson, Esq, has re-
tired from the firm of League & Co.,"
and the position thus left vacant was
hiied by Joseph Grantham, Esq, of
Mlddleway; the change was affected on
the lst, instant. We believe that the
new partner" is succeeding reasonably
well in the matter of making himself
popular in the community. We are
sorry to say that Mr.. G. injured his
left hand the other day. He was en-
gagged In the discharge of his merchan-
tile duties, and in tapping" barrel of
''ile," he thrust the blade of a pocket
knife into his left hand, between the
first finger and the thumb, making
painful incission, but we are glad to be
able to state that he is getting call
right" again. This enterprising firm
have just received the spring and sum-
mer goods, of which they have "laid in"
an unusually fine stock, the senior mem
Der of the firm having spent several
days in the city selecting their goods.
Our friend Charles E. Wageley, has
taken up his abode in Martinsburg,
having obtained a situation in pillow
mandatory in that growing city, and
while we regret his departure from cur
midst, VIC hope that he may prosper in
his new location, beyond his most SAN
guine expectations.
Horace's Gap has contributed one
member to Leetown society, and also
added one 10 the number of our artisans
in the person of James w. Willis, who
has opened blacksmith shop here, in
the shop recently occupied by George
f. Johnson, the latter being at work in
his new shop. Both these disciples of
Vulcan claim to be patronized to the
full extent of their working force.
Our friend Benz. NJ. Seckman, weary
ing of the frivolities of town life, has
betaken himself TO the country, and
taken up his abode about mile dis
tant, toward the "sunny South" Per-
haps the recent cold winter may have
induced him to thus seek milder cline.
Hope that the heat may not become ex-
cessive where he lives.
Mr.. Solomon Boyer moved to Van
ceavesville few days ago, and | sup
pose has become settled in his new
home ere this time.
The family of Mr. Thomas B. Homar
have returned to Leetown, after resi-
dence of year in Pittsburg, having be-
come tired of the dust and smoke OF the
"Iron City" Mr.. III. will continue to
work in Pittsburg
Mr.. Ohio Selby, who has been run
ming the ''Hopeweil Mills" for about a.
year-and-a half has changed his resi-
dence to Baltimore. Mr.. Baker is now
playing miller, having adopted that
role after the departure Of Mr. Selby.
Mr. League has new log dwelling
under roof, and will have it ready for
occupancy about the tenth of May,
proximo. Mr.. John Grim is conduct
ing the woodwork operations, and Mr..
+ hraim Custer is doing the masonry
work and plastering.
james L. Watson, Esq, has Just re-
ceived his spring supply of dry goods,
grocies, notions. etc. III,
Rev. Mr.. Smith, of Shepberdstown,
preached temperance sermon in the
Brick Church, last Sabbath evening.
The audience was not large, the church
not being much more than half filled.
The rough weather kept a good many
at home. The discourse was interes-
ting, and was listened to intently
throughout.
We do not agree with the Reverend
gentleman as to the ACCESSIBILITY of uni
ting all the existing temperance organi-
cations of the county, into one body.
We hold the idea that several distinct
Temperance Orders are as essential to
the growth of Temperance, as are the
different Religious Denominations to
the progress OF Christianity; and by
the different organizations all classes
may be reached, and beaeftted.
4 man employed by d. u. Jones,
ESQ. unfortunately cut off one of his
fingers, and nearly severed another,
while dressing fencing post, one day
this week. DR.. Logic attended to his
necessities. Yours &c,
TEMPLAR.