The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-01-09
Letter From Keyser.
KlYsrR, January 4, 1877

kEYsER, January 4, 1871.
Editors Intellseneer:
We, the inhabitants Of Keyser, were
very much a,tonished this morning to
find the ground covered with snow to the
depth OF at least 10 inches. We were
more astonished from the fact that 1t wac
not even showing at midnight so n y
could dream that so much SNOW could
fall in 80 short a time. But some n re-
marked this morning, "that when It
SHOWS, il snow" out here in the moun.
tains, and from what I see to-day l have
no reason to dispute the truth OF the as
~sertion. Keyser is surrounded by noun.
tains and I c, day thare is q sublimity CIV
en- to the scenery that no one can duly
realize unless be beholds It. Fl. Piano
has the appearance OF one huge snow
pile decorated with sprigs Of evergreen.
It was my intention this morning to visit
the old fort, but not fancying the idea Of
wading through the depth Of snow 1 de.
sisted and will DO forced to come home
without that pleasure. The merry jingle
OF the sleigh bells Is heard IN the streets
this afternoon. This snow reminds me
Of one that fell in this place about IS
years 40, through which was forced to
travel much more than 1 did through this
one. Our Institute closed this evening
and l enclose you for publication a copy
OF the resolutions passed unanimously at
It's close. A number Of the citizens were
present this afternoon, and some Of them
spoke in the highest terms Of the work
accomplished and OF the good prospects
in store for The county in an educational
point Of view. | would be pleased TO spend
. short time in Piedmont before return
ing home, but l will be forced to forego
the pleasure. The schools Of Piedmont
are under the supervision OF the follow
ing corps OF teachers, viz: F. P. Heskett,
Principal, with j. A. sharpless, Mrs.
Mamie Shultice, Miss Carrie Kildow and
Miss NJ. q. Long Assistants. The school
is in a hourishing condition and is taking
q high rank among the graded schools OF
our State. Mr.. Heskett is q young man,
being but "a years OF age, but he
has the energy and earnestness nee.
essary 10 insure success, and | I'M conf
dent that he ranks among the best teach
eIn VI tho otaSes LUZ peoPio VI ieuhioht
are very proud OF their school, and we'll
may they be, for under the care Of such
teachers II can but succeed and do q
great good to the place
Take it all in all, my stay in Keyser
has been very pleasant, and long will !
remember the many courtesies extended
to me by all her citizens with whom l be.
came acquainted.
I had almost forgotten to mention
Sheriff Simms. He Is q joyial gentle.
man, full Of lie and yigor, and possesses
the confidence OF every one. The bust.
ness Of the county Is safe in his hands.
| spent a pleasant hour this evening
with Mr.. Charles Ball and his excellent
lady. Mra. Ball. formerly Miss Belle
Steele, Of West Liberty, having graduated
al my achool aud having taught with me
for two years, you may know my visit
was a pleasan, one. Mr.. Ball 10 4 clerk
in one Of the railroad Offices here, and Ia
a genial, pleasant gentleman, and / feel
like copgratulating Miss Belle on her sue.
cess in obtaining so good a husband.