19 Friday May 2017
Posted in Big Harts Creek, Ed Haley, Spottswood
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Albert Dingess, Appalachia, Brandon Kirk, Ed Haley, fiddler, genealogy, Harry Blair Jr., history, Logan, Logan County, music, West Virginia
On May 9, 1898, Harry Blair, Jr. was appointed guardian of Ed Haley. Record of Bonds Book B (1892-1907), Logan County Clerk’s Office, Logan, WV. 31 March 2017. Photo by Mom.
19 Friday May 2017
Posted in Chapmanville
Tags
Appalachia, Chapmanville, Delmas Barker, genealogy, Gracie Workman, history, Laura Workman, Logan County, West Virignia
An unknown local correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on May 7, 1926:
Here we come with some our bit of news from Chapmanville.
Miss Delmas Barker, Susie C. and Hazel C. were the evening guests of Miss Gracie Workman, Sunday.
Laura Workman made a flying trip to Chapmanville Sunday evening to visit her parents.
Daily scenes: Dan C. disappointed by Gracie W.; Beulah and her nice dress; Margaret B. and her sweet smiles; Gracie looking for Jim T.; Minnie and her fellow; Opal and her house dress; Ina going to Logan; Flossie and her old checked coat; Tom looking for Gracie; Davis looking for a sweetie; Arnold calling on his sweet mama.
17 Wednesday May 2017
Posted in Chapmanville, Logan, Man
Tags
Appalachia, Democratic Party, history, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Logan Democrat, politics, Republican Party, West Virginia
Logan (WV) Banner, 13 July 1926.
Logan (WV) Banner, 13 July 1926.
17 Wednesday May 2017
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A.J. Thomas, Appalachia, Banco, Bert Mullins, Bessie Isaac, Big Creek, Bob Jarrells, Carl Varney, Charley Varney, Don Estep, East End, Estep, Etta Thomas, farming, Gardner Baisden, genealogy, Gid Toney, history, J.A. Duty, J.A. Thomas, James Duty, Joseph A. Varney, Logan Banner, Logan County, Mack Varney, Needmore, Onna Varney, R.F. Duty, Thomas' Circle, tobacco, Tom Duty, West Virginia, WIllie Thomas
An unknown local correspondent from Banco in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on May 21, 1926:
Well here we come with some more Banco news.
Everything is looking lively around Thomas Circle these days.
Gid Toney and Bessie Isaac were out walking Sunday.
Miss Onna Varney was seen at the Thomas store house Sunday. Wonder who she was looking for? Ask Bob. He will tell you.
Bob Jarrells and Bert Mullins were walking around the lonesome road Sunday.
Gardner Baisden and Don Estep were sure enjoying themselves Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Varney were visiting relatives here Sunday.
Tom Duty of this place is seriously ill at this writing but is still walking the lonesome road.
Willie Thomas was a business caller in Banco last Saturday.
James Duty, who has been on the sick list, is improving nicely.
Charley Varney says that Mr. A.J. Thomas of Big Creek has sure supplied this place with wharf rats.
There were several boys of East End who enjoyed themselves eating boiled eggs at Thomas’ Circle Sunday.
Gardner Baisden seemed to be all smiles Sunday. Wonder what he was pleased over? Ask Hazel. She may tell you.
Mack Varney of Needmore was the guest of Bob Justice.
P.D. Bradbury and Oley Adkins were loading out telegraph poles this week.
Mrs. Vick Thomas of Big Creek has been making soap this week for her daughter, Brooke. Brooke has been on the sick list this week. Hope she will soon recover.
Wonder who Nella Varney was looking for Sunday? She was seen up on the hill.
Hope Tom Duty will get him a sweetie soon. He seems to be downhearted.
J.A. Thomas of Estep is getting ready to put up a broom factory. I hope he will succeed nicely.
J.A. Duty and brother R.F. Duty are farming heavy this year. They have about twenty acres of corn planted and expect to grow about twelve acres of tobacco. R.F. says he can’t work any this summer and he is going to give his job to J.A.
Etta Thomas of Thomas Circle has been on the sick list the last few days.
Carl Varney was visiting home folks.
Good luck and best wishes to the dear old Banner.
Daily happenings: Brooke and her glasses; Burt and his Beech Nut tobacco; Gardner and his mules; Charley and his blacksmith shop; Tom and his smiles; Onna and her bobbed hair.
16 Tuesday May 2017
Posted in Big Sandy Valley, Huntington
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Appalachia, Big Sandy River, Captain Christian, E.A. Woodruff, Guyandotte Shoals, history, Huntington, Huntington Advertiser, Ohio River, steamboats, Thealka, West Virginia
Huntington (WV) Advertiser, 9 October 1900.
16 Tuesday May 2017
Posted in Chapmanville, Huntington, Logan, Music
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A.D. Cook, Agness Whitman, Appalachia, Beulah Ballard, Blake Bentley, Broda Johnson, Chapmanville, Chapmanville Water Works Company, circus, Crawley Creek, Democrat, Dr. Ferrell, Ed Johnson, G.R. Claypool, genealogy, Gracie Johnson, Gracie Workman, Hazel McCloud, history, Huntington, Ike Jeffrey, Lee Jordan, Lillian Johnson, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Margaret Ballard, Marie Lucas, Mason Rowsey, Minnie Workman, music, Naaman Jackson, Nilla Lowe, Opa Johnson, Otto Shuff, Oza Workman, Pennsylvania, Pitt Branch, Pittsburg, Reva Childress, Ruby Blankenship, Sarless Ferrell, state police, Thelma Scaggs, W.J. Bachtel, Wattie Workman, West Virginia
An unknown local correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on April 30, 1926:
Here we come with a rush and a roar Chapmanville more and more.
Misses Agness Whitman, Hazel McCloud and Nilla Lowe were out strolling Sunday afternoon.
Miss Ruby Blankenship of Huntington was visiting relatives of this place through the weekend.
Sarless Ferrell escorted Miss Inez Barker home from church Sunday night.
Misses Opa Johnson, Lillian Johnson, and cousin were out walking Sunday.
Miss Gracie Johnson, Broda Johnson, and Minnie Workman were visiting in Stone Branch Sunday morning.
Oza Workman hasn’t been calling on Miss Beulah Ballard lately.
Miss Gracie Workman made a flying trip to Logan Sunday evening.
Wonder who Miss Thelma Scaggs and Blake Bentley are getting along these days?
Wattie Workman was visiting home folks Saturday and Sunday.
Wonder why Biss Beulah Ballard is so downhearted these days. Cheer up, Beulah. He’ll be back.
Mason Rowsey was calling on Miss Margaret Ballard Sunday night.
We are glad to say that Miss Marie Lucas is able to get out.
Otto Shuff was visiting Ed Johnson Saturday night.
We are sorry to report the death of Mr. Ike Jeffrey.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jordan, April 26, 1926, a girl.
Miss Reva Childress was seen at church Sunday night.
Daily scenes: Thelma and her new dress; Broda and her new hose; Opal and her shingle bob; Lillian and her new dress; Margaret staying with Gladys; Carless going to see Inez; Susie and her spring coat; Tom and his prize; Beulah and her smiles; Gracie and her knickers; Wattie and his white hat; Minnie and her blues.
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Naaman Jackson, G.R. Claypool, A.D. Cook, and W.J. Bachtel were here on business last Saturday.
Space will not permit a list of those politically ill, as we promised last week from this town.
It is reported they had an old fashioned head-skinning on Crawley’s Creek Sunday evening near the mouth of Pitt Branch.
Mrs. Burns, the district music teacher, left on Tuesday of this week for her home in Pittsburg, Pa.
Everything seemed to be in the clear here on Saturday night when the state police were here. Come again, boys. Better luck next time, we hope.
First meeting of the Chapmanville Water Works Co. was held last Tuesday. The time was mostly consumed by listening to appropriate estimated for material.
A goodly number of circus fans attended the circus at Logan Monday evening from this place.
Dr. Ferrell seemed to be the only Democrat here that got anything out of the last election. He has issued over $100 worth of pills to sick Democrats since the Supreme Court’s decision. Some of the boys though are convalescing.
14 Sunday May 2017
Posted in Big Sandy Valley
Huntington (WV) Advertiser, 27 December 1897.
14 Sunday May 2017
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Appalachia, Basil Harmon, Charlotte Chapman, Ellis, Estep, Frank Chapman, Gardner Baisden, genealogy, history, J.A. Thomas, J.W. Thomas, Logan Banner, Logan County, Thomas' Circle, West Virginia
An unknown local correspondent from Estep in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on May 14, 1926:
The boys of our town are hale and hearty and when they get the idea of looking for their “Better Half” the Estep boys certainly have the “pep.”
Gardner Baisden of Ellis attended church at Thomas Circle last Sunday. It is rumored that there are some other attractions in that town.
Among the many occurrences of the week, the most eventful occurred on last Sunday. Basil Harmon and Frank Chapman, both of Estep, were out horseback riding and when they saw an approaching automobile which they waved down and invited two of the girls out for a horse back ride. The girls complied to their wishes, so they all gallantly rode away.
Miss Charlotte Chapman returned to her home at Estep last Wednesday.
J.A. Thomas and J.W. Thomas of this place attended church at Thomas Circle last Sunday.
Good luck and good wishes to the Dear Old Banner.
13 Saturday May 2017
Posted in Harts
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Appalachia, architecture, bridge, Harts, Harts Creek, history, Lincoln County, Monty Brothers, photos, Saint Albans, West Virginia
Harts Creek Bridge, built by Monty Bros. of St. Albans, WV, in 1952. April 2017.
13 Saturday May 2017
Posted in Banco, Big Creek, Chapmanville, Estep, Huntington
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A.S. Lowe, Angie Lucas, Appalachia, B.E. Ferrell, B.R. Lucas, Banco, Big Creek, C.E. Justice, Chapmanville, Charles Justice, Clara Harmon, Effie Carter, Ella Jane Toney, Elm Street, Estep, F.D. Lucas, genealogy, H.F. Lucas, Hazel Thomas, Henlawson, history, Huntington, J.A. Stone, J.A. Varney, J.B. Lucas, J.M. Hager, J.W. Thomas, Jesse Justice, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Maria Lucas, Milton, North Fork, Opal Workman, Pumpkin Center, Robert Gullet, Samuel Pardue, Spring Dale, Thomas' Circle, Trace Fork, Wallace Toney, West Virginia
An unknown local correspondent from Banco in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on May 14, 1926:
Rev. White of Henlawson delivered a very interesting sermon at the school house at Thomas’ Circle last Sunday morning. A good crowd from adjoining towns attended. Among those who attended church at Thomas’ Circle from Banco were: Mr. and Mrs. B.E. Ferrell, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Hager, Clara Harmon, Mr. B.R. Lucas and son H.F. Lucas.
Jesse Justice of Elm street went to Logan last Wednesday to have some dental work done. Jesse will go back to Springdale with a smile.
Mr. A.S. Lowe was a business caller in Banco last Wednesday.
Messrs. J.A. Stone and Samuel Pardue motored to Huntington last Sunday and arrived back in Banco Monday.
Clara Harmon of this place was the all night guest of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Lucas last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Thomas of Estep were shoppers in Banco last Tuesday.
Mrs. Wallace Toney and children of Chapmanville was visiting Mrs. Toney’s father, Mr. F.D. Lucas on Trace Fork, who has been ill for some time.
Miss Effie Carter returned to her home at Milton after a week’s visit with her grandparents on North Fork.
Miss Ella Jane Toney of Chapmanville was the Sunday guest of Miss Maria Lucas of this place.
Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Justice and son Charles were business callers in Banco last Saturday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Lucas were calling in Banco last Sunday evening.
Robert Gullet of Spring Dale and Jesse Justice of Elm street seemed to be enjoying themselves immensely last Sunday afternoon as they had two girls in their roadster. Don’t tell Frank, boys.
Miss Opal Workman returned to her home in Banco after several days in Pumpkin Center.
Miss Angie Lucas was calling at the Banco post office last week. Wonder who she was looking for a letter from?
Mr. H.F. Lucas was a business caller in Big Creek last Monday.
Miss Hazel Thomas and Mrs. J.A. Varney of Thomas’ Circle were in Banco last Wednesday.
Good luck to the Banner.
11 Thursday May 2017
Posted in Hatfield-McCoy Feud, Logan, Wharncliffe
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Appalachia, Bob Hatfield, Elias Hatfield, George W. Atkinson, Hatfield-McCoy Feud, history, Huntington Advertiser, Logan, Logan County, Mingo County, West Virginia, Williamson
Huntington (WV) Advertiser, 11 September 1899.
11 Thursday May 2017
Posted in Cemeteries, Chapmanville, Coal
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Appalachia, barber, Bernard Forbes, Bethesda, C&O Railroad, Chapmanville, Chapmanville High School, coal, Columbus, Dallas Hollingsworth, genealogy, Godby Branch Cemetery, history, Hugh Thompson School, Huntington, J.D. Price, L.H. Strader, Logan Banner, Logan County, marbles, Odell Butcher, Ohio, Peter Dingess, Philippi, Tennis Hatfield, Tim's Fork, Vickers Coal Mine, W.A. McCloud, West Virginia
An unknown local correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on April 20, 1926:
The Hugh Thompson school is progressing nicely under the tutorship of Mr. Bernard Forbes.
Dallas Hollingsworth of Tim’s Fork has left for his home in Bethesda, Ohio.
Peter Dingess was seen looking at a barber shop. Wonder why?
O’Dell Butcher is visiting Chapmanville this week. O’Dell Butcher is the best marble player in Chapmanville.
J.D. Price of this place died in a Huntington hospital last Saturday night. Interment was made in the Godby Branch cemetery on Tuesday.
Mr. Bias, the ladies man, is back on duty with the C. & O. this week.
The Vickers mines are resuming work after being closed down for quite a while.
H.T. Butcher is attending federal court at Charleston this week.
The high school is up to the voters now. The election has been called.
There were five transactions in real estate here last week. Pretty good for a village like this.
W.A. McCloud is planning a trip to Columbus, O., in the next few days.
Prof. L.H. Strader of Philippi was visiting friends here last week.
Now that the election contest is over, the people are expecting great things from Sheriff Hatfield and the county court. No further reason why this district should not have a member to represent us.
Next week I will give a list of all whom are sick, unless the list is too big for publication.
10 Wednesday May 2017
Posted in Huntington, Music
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Appalachia, Billy Williams, Cabell County, history, Huntington, Huntington Advertiser, Memphis, minstrel, music, Pope Leo XIII, Tennessee, U.S. South, West Virginia, yellow fever
Huntington (WV) Advertiser, 23 March 1900.
Huntington (WV) Advertiser, 23 March 1900.
10 Wednesday May 2017
Posted in West Hamlin
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Alafair Johnson, Appalachia, Cabell County, Catherine McComas, deputy sheriff, Emma Johnson, F.M. Johnson, Falls Mills, genealogy, Guyandotte River, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Lincoln County, M.W. Johnson, merchant, Merrit Johnson, Rhoda Johnson, Sheridan District, Spicy Johnson, T.J. McComas, Walter Adkins, West Virginia
From “Hardesty’s History of Lincoln County, West Virginia,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for F.M. Johnson, who resided at Falls Mills in Lincoln County, West Virginia:
Was born in Cabell county in 1847, and married Emma McComas, who was born in Cabell county in 1857. Their marriage was solemnized in Lincoln county, November 12, 1880, and their two children are: M.W., born January 9, 1882; Walter, February 18, 1883. The first marriage of Mr. Johnson was with Spicy Adkins, who died, leaving him one child, Alafair, born March 10, 1871. Merrit and Rhoda (Adkins) Johnson are the parents of F.M. They made their home in Lincoln county in 1882. HIs wife is a daughter of T.J. and Catherine (McComas) McComas, who were born and raised in what is now Lincoln county. In 1874 F.M. Johnson came to Lincoln county, and as a man of energy and ability he soon established a large mercantile business. His store is on Guyan river, but he is now riding as deputy sheriff of Lincoln. His post office address is Falls Mills, Lincoln county, West Virginia.
Source: The West Virginia Encyclopedia, Vol. 7 (Richwood, WV: Jim Comstock, 1974), p. 142.
09 Tuesday May 2017
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Appalachia, circus, Ellis Park, history, John Robinson, John Robinson Circus, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Valley Drug Store, West Virginia
Logan (WV) Banner, 20 July 1926.
Logan (WV) Banner, 20 July 1926.
09 Tuesday May 2017
Posted in Banco, Barboursville, Big Creek, Estep, Logan
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A.S. Harmon, Amanda Justice, Appalachia, B.B. Lucas, Banco, Barboursville, Basil Duty, Big Creek, C.E. Adkins, Charles Duty, Charles Ellis, Clara Harmon, Curry, D.H. Harmon, Den Gillenwater, Elm Street, Estep, Gardner Baisden, Gay Pettit, genealogy, H.F. Lucas, Hazel Thomas, Henlawson, history, Ida Thomas, J.A. Stone, J.A. Thomas, J.B. Lucas, J.M. Hager, Jesse Justice, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Lucille Vickers, Maggie Gillam, Manila, Maria Lucas, Needmore, Nella Varney, Pearl Hager, Rosa Ellis, Spring Dale, Squirrel Branch, Ted Hager, W.W. Lucas, West Virginia, Willie Ellis
An unknown local correspondent from Banco in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on May 7, 1926:
Some of the girls and boys of our town have taken a notion to jump into double harness and trot along through life as calm and placid as a mud puddle.
Miss Ida Thomas of Estep and Mr. Ted Hager of this place were united in the Holy bonds of matrimony last Saturday, May 1st, at the home of Mr. Hager’s sister, Mrs. Den Gillenwater, near the mouth of Squirrel Branch. The wedding was a beautiful affair. Rev. White of Henlawson gave a nice talk after which he solemnized the wedding vows. The guests consisted mostly of the bride and groom. The table was set with a very nice diaper. White flowers being the centerpiece.
Miss Gay Pettit of Big Creek was the guest of Miss Clara Harmon at this place last Saturday night and Sunday.
Mrs. Rosa Ellis of Needmore left for Logan last Sunday where she will visit with her sons Charles and Willie Ellis for a few days.
Wonder why Jesse Justice looked so bashful last Sunday? Don’t be bashful, Jess. She was only teasing you.
Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Stone were the guests of their daughter, Mrs. J.A. Thomas, at Estep last Sunday.
Wonder how the ‘Doll’ of Needmore is getting along hauling telephone poles? Stay with it, Roy, and you’ll get done some day.
There must be some attraction around Banco and Spring Dale, as Gardner Baisden has been making regular calls. His excuse is ‘to read the Logan Banner.’ Call again, Peanut, you’re always welcome.
Among those who were calling on Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Lucas last Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Adkins, Misses Gay Pettit, Clara Harmon, Lucille Vickers, and Mr. Jesse Justice.
Wonder if Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Justice are having much success raising chickens?
Mrs. Amanda Justice was the Monday night guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duty.
Misses Hazel Thomas and Nella Varney were callers in Banco last Saturday evening.
Basil Duty of Spring Dale made a flying trip to Curry last week. Wonder what the attraction is up there?
Mrs. B.B. Lucas and daughters Maria and ____ were calling on Mrs. Maggie Gillam last Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. J.M. Hager and Mrs. D.H. Harmon of this place were the all day guests of Mr. and Mrs. B.R. Lucas of Elm street one day last week. They had a very enjoyable day as they were entertained with good soul-stirring hymns on the piano and Victrola, after which they were served with a real good dinner.
Among those who were out kodaking last Sunday afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Lucas, Misses Gay Pettit, Clara Harmon, Lucille Vickers, and Maria Lucas.
A.S. Harmon of Barboursville and Mr. W.W. Lucas of Big Creek were the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. D.H. Harmon of this place last Sunday.
Mr. H.F. Lucas of this place attended church at Manila last Sunday and listened to a wonderful sermon delivered by Rev. Reedy of Logan, after which he made a grand confession and was baptized last Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hager and Miss Pearl Hager were pleasant callers in Banco last Tuesday night.
Good luck to the dear old Banner.
06 Saturday May 2017
Posted in Holden
Tags
Appalachia, Fred B. Lambert, genealogy, history, Holden, Huntington, Island Creek, log cabin, Logan County, Marshall University, photos, West Virginia
Island Creek residence (present-day Holden), Logan County, WV, 1902-1903. Courtesy of Fred B. Lambert Papers, Special Collections Department, Morrow Library, Marshall University, Huntington, WV.
06 Saturday May 2017
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Anna Ferrell, Appalachia, Banco, Basil Duty, Big Creek, Burl Chapman, Edith Chapman, Estep, Frank Chapman, genealogy, history, J.A. Stone, J.A. Thomas, Logan Banner, Logan County, measles, Onnie Varney, Spring Dale, Thomas' Circle, West Virginia, Zella Chapman
An unknown local correspondent from Estep in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on May 7, 1926:
Everything is progressing nicely around our little town at present. The farmers greet each other with a cheery good morning and go about their work in a very pleasant mood.
Miss Edith Chapman of this place was shopping in Banco one day last week.
Miss Anna Ferrell who has been ill with measles is able to be out again.
Frank Chapman of this place thought his girl was true blue until the last week or two. He thinks now perhaps he may be color blind.
The girls of this town are wondering why Basil Duty is never on our streets any more. There must be some attraction in Spring Dale.
Miss Onnie Varney of Thomas Circle attended church at Slab Town last Sunday.
Miss Zella Chapman of Estep was calling in Banco last Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Stone of Banco was the Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Thomas at this place.
Burl Chapman and his sweetie of Big Creek motored through Estep last Sunday.
Good luck to one and all.
05 Friday May 2017
Posted in Big Sandy Valley, Coal, Guyandotte River, Logan
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Appalachia, Big Sandy River, C&O Railroad, coal, Guyandotte Valley, history, Holden, Huntington, Huntington Advertiser, Kentucky, Levisa Fork, Logan County, West Virginia
Huntington (WV) Advertiser, 14 April 1910
05 Friday May 2017
Posted in Chapmanville
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Agnes Whitman, Appalachia, Beulah Ballard, Broda Johnson, Brookie Rowsey, Carless Chafin, Chapmanville, Ed Johnson, Ernest Jeffrey, Frankie Kessler, genealogy, Gladys Lowe, Goldie Rowsey, Gracie Ferrell, Hattie Shepherd, history, Huntington, Inez Barker, J.D. Price, Johnnie Pauley, Laura Workman, Lillian Johnson, Lizzie Thomas, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Marie Lucas, Marie Thomas, Martha Whitman, Mildred Coberly, Nelson Bentley, Opal Johnson, Oza Workman, Peach Creek, Phico, pleurisy, Roy Jeffrey, Susie Carper, Thelma Scaggs, Vivian Johnson, West Virginia
An unknown local correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on April 16, 1926:
Carless Chafin of Huntington was visiting homefolks of this place Sunday.
Miss Inez Barker and Miss Susie Carper were seen out walking Sunday afternoon.
Oza Workman was calling on Miss Beulah Ballard Sunday night.
Mrs. Lizzie Thomas and her daughter Marie, Vivian Johnson, and Hattie Shepherd were seen at church Saturday night.
Miss Beulah Ballard, Broda Johnson, and Gladys Lowe were visitors of Mrs. Brookie Rowsy Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Lunsford and Miss Gracie Ferrell were out strolling Sunday afternoon.
Nelson Bentley was calling on Mrs. Brookie Rowsy Sunday afternoon.
Miss Laura Workman of Logan was visiting her parents over the week end.
Mrs. Brookie Rowsey made a flying trip to Logan Friday.
We are glad to say that Miss Marie Lucas is progressing nicely.
Mrs. Ernest Jeffrey and children of Peach Creek were the dinner guests of Mrs. Martha Whitman Sunday.
Frankie Kessler was calling on Miss Mildred Coberly Sunday afternoon.
Misses Opal Johnson, Agnes Whitman, and Lillian Johnson were visiting Mrs. Brookie Rowsy Sunday.
Miss Thelma Scaggs was busy answering Johnnie Pauley’s letters last week.
Miss Goldie Rowsey was visiting Mrs. Ed Johnson Sunday afternoon.
Miss Thelma Scaggs was seen going to meet 51 with a hello and a hi.
Mr. Roy Jeffrey delivered a fine sermon at the Holiness church Sunday night.
J.D. Price of Phico is very ill at this writing with side pleurisy. But we hope he will soon recover.
Wonder what is the matter with Chapmanville boys as they haven’t been seen riding the freight trains nowadays.
Daily scenes: Susie and her hat; Inez and her new suit; Carless and his smiles; Willa and her sweetie; Beulah and her new hose; Gladys and her new dress; Broda and her new hose; Nelson going to see Brookie; Lizzie and Russell; Hattie and her new hat; Vivian and her smiles; Andy and Grace; Brookie going to Logan; Opal and her pearls; Lillian and her watch; Agnes and her new dress; Hazel and her stories; Minnie and her diploma test; Grace looking downhearted; Dan and his girl; Hazel and her dress.
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