South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-05-09
The High Knob.

'Pe~, Wales anu nils. A
mong the many, we have had the pleas
ure OF visiting few that are of special
interest to Us, because of the association
OF surroundings. We being fortunate
enough TO be among the number, who
We're solicited TO attend a party of excur-
slonlsts TO the above named place, will
lngly consented. Accordingly arrange
ments were made, the starting point fix
ed, and on the morning of April 10Th.
1879, we started for tho Knob. We had
very pleasant ride along tho Mill Creek
pike, congenial company, and the scenery
around us attractive, rendered all very
pleasant. But our ride ON the pike is
over, we have reached the base of the
mountain, and begin TO ascend its rugged
heights. The road being steep and cir
cuitous, we had TO wend our way slowly.
After about an hours climbing. we had
gone as far as the route was practicable
on horse back. We dismounted on the
north side of the Knob. at which point
the wind was hurting itself in such tenn
pestuous blasts, that it was difficult for
us to keep our equilibrium. After find
ing suitable place to leave our horses.
we started for the summit on foot Hav
ing reached the desired point, we began
TO cast our eyes around us ard drink in
the grandeur of the surrounding scenes.
The first that met our gaze was the South
Branch vending It's ay..through the fer
tile bottoms of the Moorefield VALLEY
It's course lay between the base of the
mountain upon which we were standing
and the mountain opposite. forming what
Is called, the Trough" Along the
banks OF this stream we notice now and
then beautiful farm house, surrounded
by its lowing herds and 'bleating fl9cks.
But now the beautiful little town Of
Moorcfcld presents itself with it, bel
frys, and church spires, pointing TO the.
Architect of the great temple. This town
Is situated ON the night bank OF the river.
near the confluence of TIE North and
/ South Forks, and as i Is in one of the
most fertile parts of w. Va. we do not
/ wonder at 1t being furnishing and en-
tersr(slns town. But we must turn our
vision to oshcr surroundings, as we do
/ not coniine ourselves 10 the MoorefirlI
I valley alone. We see in the distance the
suburbs Of Romney the noted point
Fairyicw, the beautiful valley of Mil
/ Greek, and "a length the Alleehanies
/ stretching their massy heaps for many
miles distant. Here in the midst of this
! grand scenery we stood and gazcd until
/ we could contain no more. Willie we
were 50 much absorbed by the grandeur
around US, the hour for lunch arrived
We at once proceeded to Investigate the
contents of saddle pockets, which had
been nicely arranged by Mrs T
We enjoyed the dinner splcndidlv. and
most especially was the mammoth pickle
in season, rs we were distant from water
Having finished our dinners. gathering
a few specimens and taking farewell
look, we proceeded to descend. There
was nothing Of special notice on our way
| homcward, except TIE farms Of Ncssrs.
Leatherman. High and Eagerly. Once
again " are upon the pike at Sions'
store. few minutes ride brings us 10
the point from which We started. Now
seated around the cheerful blaze, we have