Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-19
MorQdn's Grove.

country for range OF many miles
The place itself is historic ground;
the Grove and meadow in which it is
held being named after and adjacent
to the famous Morgan's Spring, made
memorable in the days of the Revolu-
ton.
1t is located at the entrance TO the
Shenandoah Valley, in the heart of
fine agricultural section, strong lime
stone land, pure water, bright skies
and beautiful scenery-the Blue Ridge
in the East, and the SUBMITS Of the
North Mountain at distance in the
West.
1t has been rendered easy of access
by the construction Of the Shenan-
doah Valley Railroad, the main line
of which passes close by the spring
and Grove, where the railroad COM
pany has erected quite a creditable
passenger station, extended the sid
ing and increased facilities generally
for handling exhibits and the accom-
mediation of the people.
The exhibition is free one TO visi-
tors and spectators. 1t was started
few years ago as a farmers picnic
and colt show, without any formal or
ganization. In exhibits and attend
ance it at once surpassed all eXpecta-
tions of its friends. This led TO a reg
ular organization, modelled someV hat
after the Changers Picnic at Will
liams' Grove, Pa, and though much
younger in years, has already become
a respectable rival.
The exhibits consist of machinery,
implements, vehicles, horses, cattle,
sheep, hogs, poultry, cereals, vegeta-
bes, fruits, and handiwork of various
kinds, in fact, includes about every
thing produced and used upon mod
ernly equipped and well regulated
farm, with the addition of "a variety
of specials and ornamentals.
1t is not our purpose to undertake
an account of the whole exhibition,
which would require far more eX-
tended article, and will be given by
the local papers. We will only refer
briefly to what seemed the more at
tractive and leading features of Thurs
day, September Sd, the handsome ex-
hibit of Mr.. Henry Shepherd, a retired
gentleman of culture and refinement,
living on his country estate about
four miles north of ShepherdStown.
We have often heard of Mr.. Shep-
herds value as a citizen TO the com
munity in which he lives his kindness
to the poor, benefactions TO the labor
ing class, as we'll as public spirit and
liberality toward local enterprises
generally. Among his recent acts OF
generosity was the building, solely at
his own expense, of the Shepherd
turnpike, leading direct from his
country estate to Shepherdstown, a
magnificent macadamized driveway,
with a completeness of accompani-
ment and finish in every respect that
to be fully appreciated must be seen.
Thorough system and completeness
Of detail are reputed characteristics
of the man, and they were everywhere
evidenced in the exhibit itself The
date and fact of the exhibit being
made, had been previously placarded
about the Grove, town and public
places in the vicinity. Its approach
was announced by the marshals, and
an avenue thirty feet wide opened
and marked off by well arranged and
neatly decorated guide-posts and
ropes through the grounds and up to
Mr.. 5. s stand and pavilion, on an EN-
inence near the centre of the Grove.
The procession was led by the cor
net band and included his farm team,
large broad-tread wagon, six fine
mules, all gayly caparisoned for the
occasion; also his fine herd of thor
oughbred Jersey bulls and calves,
most Of them perfect pictures of their
kind, and all so bedecked and equip
ped as to still further add to their at
tractive appearance. His team was
manned and the stock separately hal
tered and led by the regular farm
corps of uniformed employees, and the
march concluded at Mr.. SIS grand
stand. where the exhibit was arranged
in proper order within well planned
and tasty enclosure, affording ample
and convenient opportunity for thor
ough inspection by the many admir-
ers.
While this was in progress, Mr. ).
in person upon his pavilion was re-
ceivinga and entertaining his numerous
friends in his usual happy and pleas
ing manner Everything was in en-
tire keeping with Mr.. s. well-known
reputation for doing whatever he un-
dertakes in frst-class style and order.
Morgan's Grove exhibition, as a
whole, was recognized and pro-
nounced a great success, but no sin.
gle feature of it perhaps afforded more
real enjoyment or was the subject OF
admiration than Mr.. Shepherds ex-
hibit.
From what We learn of Mr.. Shep'
herd, he we'll deserves all that has
been said of his culture, refinement,
charity and generosity, and Jefferson
should be proud to claim so worthy a
citizen. -Mqrtinsburg Statesman.
Shepherdstown wishes that there
were more Mr.. Shepherds in this vi
cinity. One on every road leading 70
The place would be Of more benefit &C
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