The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1883-11-24
Horace GreeIey's Farm.

After the death of Horace Greeley it
was intended that his farm at Chappa-
qua should be sold and the proceeds
divided between his daughter, Gabrielle
and Ida, the latter of whom was the
wife of Colonel Nicholas Smith. For
some reason this was not done, and
when Mrs. Smith died, more than
year ago, the farm was still unsold.
Colonel Smith, who had lived on the
faISa after Mr., Greeley's death, re-
moves to Shelbyville, Kentucky, with
his three children, and the farm was
rented in part.
Miss Gabrielle M. Greeley recently
brought friendly suit for the sale of
the farm, and it was ordered to be sold.
The time of sale was fixed for yesterday
noon in front of the post-otlice on Main
street, Chappaqua. The post-ol1ice
consists of little shed jutting out on
the end Of a piazza which runs along
the front of country feed store. 1t is
set with small glass panes bearing the
numbers of the letter-boXes, so that Il
person driving past can see if he has
letters without alighting.
AT noon about twenty of the villagers,
farmers and storekeepers who CHANGED
to be in the neighborhood gathered on
he stoop and retailed old stories about
Mr.. Greeley. A few hundred yards
down the road could be seen the gate
of the Greeley farm, and Immediately
in front of the post Office was the swamp
on which Mr.. Greeley expended so
much money in his effort to convert it
into good ground Presently the auc-
tioneer John A. Haight, appeared. He
owns pickle factory in the town, and is
a florid complexion and stiff gray NOUS
tache and hair No one came up on
the trains from the city except report
ers.
Soon after twelve o'clock Miss
Greeley drove up alone in top buggy,
with spirited bay horse. Miss Gree
ley was dressed in deep mourning for
her sister Her brown hair was brushed
!, down plainly over her forehead, and
he healthful color in her cheeks showed
| nasfWell her stay for several weeks
t was agreed with her. AT her feet
j, leaves. Sh, bunch of brightly colored
e site to the aucRed up the horse oppo-
n LAWYER. Mr.. Porter, and spoke to her
J, Auctioneer Haights,
est Of the three Steps I'd on the high
s said the sale would begle. stoop and
urchins deserted their playa dozen
near his feet. Mr. Haight restood
Il long legal description of the propthe
le which said that the farm consisted
about seventy-seven acres, orchai
" meadow and woodland.
s sWhat am l offered for the pro
Of erty? -,
he Miss Greeley leaned out of the side
to the buggy toward the auctioneer, al
at said in a clear, musical voice. ''T
I'd thousand dollars.
ut "Thank you," said Mr.. Haight.
.sThat settles it," said half a doz
en- voices: ''no one will bid against her
er No one did bid. The auctione
ly pleaded for $500 advance, $500, $l(
ne $50 and $25, but no one made sig
eh He dilated on the value of the far
an said it was going dirt cheap, and call
he on the bystanders by name to
ne higher, but there was no respon
nut Then he took short recess, and ag
Id offered the property.
ur Il will take $40 advance" he so
nd who will bid $40, 100. Wont y
ri DIP"
I'M eThe Doctor addressed examined
yes pockets in spirit of humor and
the clined TO bid
lily "Ten thousand dollars once;
ent warning. Ten thousand dollars tw
Ten thousand dollars third and
NJ time. Gone. Sold to Gabrielle
d.n Greeley for $4,000"
ner Miss Greeley smiled pleasantly,
So said she was glad, as she did not "
adv the old farm to go out of the fan
aid She had no plans regarding it jus
lv,s present, but would put it in repair
9rly probably move there next year.
and There are two houses on the Ia
or Il one near the gate ana the other on
hill. The latter is unoccupied. ~
said Sun.