Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-09
NORTH MOUNTAIN.

Twenty-Five acres of land, situated
one mile N. E. of this place, known
as the Logan estate, was purchased,
recently, by Mr.. Arthur Flemming,
for $732.25, who presented it to his
niece, Mrs. Payne, of l.. Georgetown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rude Rockwell and
Mrs. Mary Rockwell, of your city,
visited their parents during the first
part of this week.
Mrs. Elizabeth Norrington returned
from her sister, Mrs. Brown, of Tusca.
rora, last Saturday.
Some of our merchants have been
getting their spring assortment OF
goods.
Mr.. Mathews, of Spring Mills, will
close out at auction all goods remain
ing in his store, Friday and Saturday
nights, and during next week.
Scarlet rash is going the round
visiting young and old. Children are
not disconvenienced much by the di.
seaSe; but when it attacks an old fell
low, it gives him a hard tussle for his
life.
Several fires occurred during the last
part of last week, and burnt lot of
AChSO lOl xuCSSIS. dllU
Eversole and two or three cords OF
stove-wood for Mr.. James Eversole.
The fires was caused by sparks from
engines.
Some farmers have poor prospect
for wheat in this locality while 9TH
ers have q promise of half or two.
third crop. The wheat that was phos-
phated heavily looks best !; but ii
needs good rain to force it along.
There seems to be not as much wheat
growing as there was month ago
sickly sprouts, that appeared at first,
have been killed by the drouth.
On Tuesday, while carrying a heavy
piece of timber, Mr.. Dick Hammersla
tripped and fell on the edge of another
piece and hurt one of his legs severely.
Two deaths from drowning occurred
the latter part of last week.
Mr.. Joseph Davis an aged citizen OF
Hedgesville was found a short dis
lance from his house, lying face down
ward in a spring, dead. It is supposed,
he stopped to get a drink, fell and
from some cause could not recover
himself.
Mr.. James Houck went to Back
Creek fishing. He selected a spot
near what is known as Morgan's
Ford. After fishing awhile the sup
position is that he was taken with a
fit, tbeing subject to them from q
child and in trying to get up high
bank, lost his balance and fell back
into the water, where he was found
on Friday.
A member of an agricultural house
OF Hagerstown, called on Mr.. Thomas
Morrow, this week, to make an ar
rangement to have his implements
sold at Mr.. MS house, lately started
at Hedgesville.
Mr.. David Smith, of Tuscarora, "a
years old, and daughter, arrived at
North Mountain Tuesday. Mr.. S.
having business to transact further on,
concluded to leave his horse, a veneer
able animal of % years, to rest, and
travel the rest of the distance, 2 miles,
on foot. He had proceeded mile on
his way when he grew faint and fell
down, overcome by the heat of the
sun. He was found by Mr.. George
Rhoe two hours after and conveyed
to the depot. Mr.. s. recovered suf-
ficiently to return to his home, in the
evening.
Work has been begun on the public
roads.
Farmers have planted many acres
OF corn this week. Many more acres
than last years are being planted.
The burnt house, Honeywood, on
the Colston property is to be rebuilt.
The walls are still standing unhurt
by the wear and tear of Is years.
At the solicitation of friends, DIR.
Ross has announced himself for COM
missioner of B. of E. Hedgesville.
ALPHA.