125 Years Ago

Herald of Nov. 24, 1899

From Nov. 21, 1974 Edition

Construction was completed on a lime kiln north of Martinsburg by John Lehman. It was described as one of the largest operations of that kind in the Cove, and Mr. Lehman announced he would be able to furnish lime in quantities as well as building stones.

W.C. Long, son of Mrs. Harriet Long of Taylor Township, purchased the W.S. Pote property at Potetown and opened a general store in the mercantile building included in his purchase.

The ore washer leased by Canan and Waite at Oreminea was prepared to go into production under the direction of Is...