Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-06-21
OUR BUNKER HILL CORRESPONDENT.

Nothing is better for man than to take an early
morning walk especially when nature wears its sweetest
smile and when the birds of the air warbling forth
their sweetest notes. Did any of your city folks
spend beautiful sunshiny day in the country and say
thew did not ipoy it, We venture the assertion that
there is none. And yet great many think life in the
country is nothing but work but my dear friends, you
are sadly mistaken give the country lass with her
rosy cheeks and dmpe Chin the country boy with the
glow of health his cheek look such pictures
these then say that country life is not full of pleasure
happiness and contentment. Did you ever take Sun
day STROLL l onged for we editor for company few
Sundays ago, there being no preaching, started down
Mill Creek to enjoy that blessed day in viewing the
scenes grounds which feet have gone in boy
hood days. Passing through the farm Of Mr. Jno. La
mon, greatly surprised to how well he had i'm
proved his land grass and wheat looks well and every
thing denOtng that lie is rsclasS farmer. Adjoining
came across the farm of his brother Geo. NJ who has
built himself large and substantial barn aud has every
thing to suit his taste Leaving this wandered into
the cool and shady hooks of Sulphur Spring bottom
what great work of nature is here? found the old
boiling spring still sending forth its bountful supply OF
water from mother earth; it reminded me of when
boy, how a crowd of us would gather here to eat
watermelon or mushmelon taken from some neighbor-
ing patch without permission, and after eating too much
of the juicy fruit go home wondering what could be the
matter with u.s. A few yards further down came to
the sulphur spring, fine water you will find any
where Having put lunch in my pocket and the inner
demanding attention. sat down to eat and take in
the beauties of nature, which this place affords. What
grand sight it is, the hills for back ground and
facing the east we could see the fields of growing
and wheat it moved gently to and fro with the gentle
breeze. could not help but eXclaim,how beautiful is
nature My only wonder is that this place has not been
tasts. With its beautiful scenery, its boiling spring
and sulphur water, persons could enjoy their summer
vacation here as well anywhere else But evening is
drawing to close and the merry ring of laughter is
sounding in my ears, informing me that the lads and
asses out for STROLL We must hasten returning by
way of the old Legg mill now owned by Mr.. Jne. Gun
nngham, who has greatly added to his home by making
large improvements My next step made in the
direction of the home of that prince of good fellows Maj
ChaS. Sackey for the purpose of Calling but seeing
sign that he at home came to the conclusion that
he had either gone sparkling electioneering for wife.
Being of bashful nature, (years make one bashful,)
afraid to inquire for him but reraCed steps only
to against my friend Mt Lamon, Jr., who seemed
to be lost in thought guessed that he debating in
his mind whether to remain bachelor or take better
exclamation, " What in the thunder you doing ?'
But as night fast approaching did not tarry long
but turned my steps toward the village. Finding the
church lighted up for preaching started to hear the NJ.
E. Church, South minister preach the first thing that
greeted my ears was loud talking intermngled with a
few oahs looking up surprised to that crowd
of boys had completely bockadcd the entrance to the
church, and not until requested there made
to let through. This should be stopped if the ani-
tor whoever to lighting has not the christian
that will dc it. 1t is shame see such conduct as
this before tie house of God The parents should
tilted: then if they don't stop them, other
After listening to good sermon which should do every
good, turned my face to the north and landed at
last at my humble abode, feeling satisfied that it was
day well spent, doing my self good and any harm
| would like to have we editor with me in my next
ramble think you would say THAT is if you did not
get tired wakng) give life in the country, with its
good water, its refreshing bree2es its beautiful trees its
pretty girls and apple sass and pumpkin pie in
intended to give you short sketch of my adventure
in the mountains in my next but know that the wealth
is and you don't like to be in your office any
longer than possible, will say adeu. OLD NICK