J. W. Bausell returned last Saturday from Elk Garden. While in that fertile valley he was the guest of his cousin, H. W. Martin and family. He was profuse in his praise of that noble family. Mr. Martin was born 77 years ago in the house he now lives in. Mrs. Martin has a gourd that is 5 feet 7 inches long. He is billed to visit that home again when a good sugar day rolls around.