Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-02-26
LETTER FROM LEETOwN.
Feb 18th. L.

The wind-storm of Feb. 2ud, paid its
respects to this vicinity, but did no seri.
GUS damage During the storm one of
the doors to the Episcopal Church was
unhinged, small out building on the
farm Of Mr.. Meredith Helm was over
turned, quite lot of fencing was scat
tered, and the granary of Mr.. J. V. Ev-
ans was partially unrooted. The grana-
~ was about empty, 80 there was no
serious loss or Inconvenience.
1t was during the prevalence OF this
storm that the thief George Combach,
made his visit to Mr.. Bayliss Trussells
granary. This is the second time that
George has tried stealing cloverseed
the first aatempt was from Mr.. David
II. Jones, and occurred several years
ago. That time he escaped tho penalty
OF his crime, through the leniency OF
Mr. Jones.
There will be great deal of "mov-
ing" here and hereabouts this Spring !;
indeed it has already begun. Kumor
says that MIR. Henry S. Nicely, of this
place, has purchased house and lot
nearly opposite the Episcopal Church,
from Mr.. David II. Jones.
The Good Templars have chosen
their officers for the present quarter
they are: George d. Johnson, w. &.
T. Joseph Wageley, w. V. T.; John
J. Watson, R. S.: Benz. NJ. Seckman,
+. S. James w. Chapman, c.. James
Owens, NJ; George w. Nicely, T.. {;
John II. Musgrove, Guard; John II.
Wagely, Sentinel; Charles S, Watson,
A. S. Thomas L. Roberts, ID. NJ. !;
David 7. Thornburg, K. H. s.; John
II. Baldwin, l.. II. 5, +; Dan. w. Han
nah, p. w. G. Il.
William Smith, the colored man who
met with a severe accident just before
Christmas, has so far recovered from his
injuries as to venture upon the uncer-
tain sea Of matri:nsny, by getting mar
red, which he did few days ago. The
example which he set has been followed
by Milford Busey, and his wife, Jenny,
who after having lived together for
eight or ten years, concluded a few days
ago, to get married "right,' and obtain
ing the services of minister, they were
united for good or bad, better or worse.
Their friends gave them nocturnal
serenade. ought to have mentioned
that Milford and Jennie are of the col
ored persuasion.
Some of the Egyptian dogs made
raid upon Mr.. Helms sheep recently,
and would probably have perpetrated
considerable damage, had there not
been the Intervention of third party
in the person OF Mr. Harry Price, who
appeared upon the scene, aud capturing
one OF the raiders, which he disposed of
by hanging him with suspender. This
diversion saved the sheep, but spoilt the
fun of the dogs, who will never kill
sheep any more.
Mr.. Samuel T. Rowland, of Macon
County, Missouri, but formerly of this
County, has recently been visiting lis
relatives in this vicinity. He has re-
Gently lost his wife, who went with him
to Missouri, less than three years ago,
as blooming bride. He has our sym
pathy. a
Mr.. James r. Nicely has returned to
his paternal home, sitter an absence of
about . year which he has spent in
Pittsburg.
Messrs. Charles E. and James F.
Wageley had q narrow escape from q
serious accident few days ago. They
were repairing leak in the boiler of
Mr.. J. w. Roberts engine, aad were
working inside, by the light Of lamp,
anG had the door closed to prevent the
lamp being e1tinguished, but it worked
the other way, aud the blaze began rap
idly filling the space, and would not
"down at their bidding" They called
for help, and were heard by Mr. John
Wageley, who unfastened the door, Gt
was fastened outside, and let them out.
Jimmy says be was frightened consider
ably. TEMPLAR-
lE1,1to,, he ann nroyo