Ravine Ditch behind Spilmer's in "Mule in the Yard" (Location)

The story does not say who or what "Spilmer's" is, but the "ravine ditch behind Spilmer's" is presumably close enough to Mrs. Hait's property (262) for her to walk there with the mule and at the same time "far enough" away to shield her from the smell of carrion after she gets back (263).