Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-12
MISCELLANEOUS.
kabletown Letter.


Mr. Ediior:-The political cluldron that has
been boiling and seething SO fercely for some
time past is simnering down very gently, and
we have no doubt that if greatly reduced rates
egates to the seat of the convention, they would
go on their way rejoicing. singing,
|" Everything is lovely.
And the goose hangs high"
The recent campaign has been an unusually
exciting one, and il is to be hoped that tne
course that will tend to the best interest oil inc
people and enhance the prosperity OF the coun-
try. will be the one thatis pursued, irrespective
of party feeling and prejudices-
Seed time is now upon our farmers and they
are busy putting their ground in order, for If
they .sdo not SOW, they do not reap" and as
they sow. so shall they reap"
The Sabbath School picnic at this place was
n delightful affair in every particular. The
committee of ladies and gentlemen worked
faithfully for the enjoyment and pleasure of
their friends. The attendance was large
Reys. DR.. Hopkins and G.. N. Campbell spoke
cloquently to the delight and edification OF all
present.
b.. Lucas has consented to deliver q lecture for
the benefit of the church at this place. Aside
from the laudahle purpose for which the lee
ture is given, Ito secure funds to make ne
ccssary repairs to the church building) the
ability of Mr.. Lucas as q public lecturer alone
should crowd the church TOTS utmost capacity.
Our people know that q rare intellectual treat
isin store for them. The trustees of the church.
Messrs. c. III. Kable, Frank A. Yates, John A.
w. Ware and Thos. E. Woodward. hope that
the people will respond literally, so the work
can be done at once. Unless 1t is repaired. the
building will soon be unfit for use, especially
in cold weather. A new roof will have to be
put on. About S76 has been secured thus far.
This church is a stone building. and was bnilt
nearly fifty years ago. The venerable MIR.
Baker, q prominent Presbyterian minister, was
the prime mover in the start of it; his labors in
securing means for it were indefatigable and
u~ntiring. The names, John c. r. Taylor,
Major Peters and Daniel Kable, were among
the large donors. For a number of years
before it was finished, temporary seats were
provided with boards. tits a free church. open
to all denominations. and every minister who
breaches in it should take an interest in 1t, and
do all they can in behalf of it.
Miss Matte Gheislin. of Ellicott City. Nd,
has been the guest of Miss Mollic Yates for
several days.
Miss Ida Kab!e has returned from a months
visit to friends at Unionville.
Mrs. Charles Kablc was visiting her parents
in Maryland, last week.
Mrs. VIM Jackson and little son Langdon,
of Rerryvillc, are visiting friends in this place.
Mr.. Abner Harding. the courteous and ac-
commodating miller ut the well known Touring
mills of q. III. Kable. Esq, is able to be at his
post again. after being on the sick listfo some
days.
Our venerable farmer friend. Mr.. Frank A.
Yates, had n very successful barn raising on
Tuesday last. Mr.. Derr, of Duffields, is the
contractor. Having everything in readiness.
the frame went into position like clock work.
pared by the ladies of Mr.. Yates household for
the occasion. was simply superb in every par
~ticular; fifty-four persons were dined. The
friends of Mr. Y congratulate him upon this
evidence of his prosperity. and hope that he
may live long and prosper and that his barn
may be always filed to OVERLOOKING.
OBSERVER.
Kabletown, Sept. 90, 1886.