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Monthly Archives: January 2019

Georgia Perry Deed to John W. Robertson (1909)

30 Wednesday Jan 2019

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Harts Creek, Timber

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Appalachia, Big Branch, Charles Avis, genealogy, Georgia Perry, Harts Creek, history, John W. Robertson, Lincoln County, notary public, Sarah A. Perry, timber, timbering, W.B. Wilkinson, W.C. Holstein, West Virginia

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Deed Book __, page ___, Lincoln County Clerk’s Office, Hamlin, WV.

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Deed Book __, page ___, Lincoln County Clerk’s Office, Hamlin, WV.

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Deed Book __, page ___, Lincoln County Clerk’s Office, Hamlin, WV.

Stone Branch News 06.23.1922

30 Wednesday Jan 2019

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Stone Branch

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Accoville, Alberta Jackson, Appalachia, Ethel Ellis, Forrest Evic, genealogy, history, L.J. Jackson, Logan Banner, Logan County, Marie Ellis, Stone Branch, West Virginia, Wirt Ellis

A correspondent named “Candy Ankles” from Stone Branch in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on June 23, 1922:

Mr. Forest Evic and Miss Ethel Ellis were calling on Mr. and Mrs. Wert Ellis Sunday.

Mr. Wert and Miss Marie Ellis and Miss Alberta Jackson were in _athing Sunday evening.

Mr. Wert Ellis has purchased a new porch swing.

Rev. L.J. Jackson of Accoville preached a very interesting sermon here Saturday and Sunday nights.

Mr. L.J. Jackson and his daughter Miss Alberta Jackson are visiting Mr. Wirt and Miss Marie Ellis of Stone Branch.

Mrs. Marie Ellis and Alberta her sister were at church Sunday night.

Mr. Forrest Evic and Miss Ethel Ellis were calling on Mrs. Wirt and Marie Ellis Sunday afternoon.

Rev. L.J. Jackson returned to his home at Accoville Sunday evening.

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State v. Edgar Combs (1923): Statement of Thomas West, No. 11

29 Tuesday Jan 2019

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Appalachia, Blair Mountain, Cabell County, coal, crime, deputy sheriff, Edgar Combs, H.W. Houston, history, Huntington, lawyer, Logan County, Mine Wars, Thomas West, United Mine Workers of America, West Virginia

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Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk | Filed under Battle of Blair Mountain, Coal, Huntington, Logan

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Chapmanville News 03.10.1922

29 Tuesday Jan 2019

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Chapmanville, Guyandotte River, Logan

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A.K. Bowling, Abraham, Alma Wagner, Anna Bowling, Appalachia, Busy Bee Pool Room, Butcher Pool Room, Chapmanville, Ed Conley, Eunice Ward, Everett Fondee, genealogy, Gordon Adams, Guy Dingess, Guyandotte River, history, J.D. Turner, John Dingess, Logan, Logan County, Millard Brown, Monroe Conley, Mont Tabor, Omar, P.M. Ferrell, Ray Swann, Silas Smith, Star Supply, West Virginia, Wonderland Theatre

A correspondent named “Slow Sam” from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on March 10, 1922:

The revival at the Holiness church, conducted by Rev. Johnson, is still going on.

Three very interesting sermons by Rev. Langdon were delivered at the Christian church.

Monroe Conley’s house was destroyed by fire Wednesday morning.

We are glad to say that Dr. J.D. Turner’s baby is improving rapidly.

Mrs. Larkin, of Omar, is visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Langdon of this place.

Mr. Silas Smith, of Abraham, was visiting at A.K. Bowling’s Monday.

The free show given at the Wonderland Theatre was well attended Tuesday night.

Mont Tabor, of Logan, was seen on our streets Sunday.

Mr. Everett Fondee and Miss Eunice Ward were calling on Miss Anna Bowling Wednesday evening.

Mr. P.M. Ferrell and Miss Alma Wagner were seen walking our streets a fine evening ago.

Wanda looks lonesome this week!

Mr. Millard Brown is calling quite often at the Star Supply. There is a good looking girl working there.

Mr. Gordon Adams killed a fine hog, Ernest said.

Mrs. Ferrell is visiting friends here.

John Dingess looks pleased. Wonder why?

Guy Dingess was seen talking to some girls down the street one day this week.

Jim was glad the show was free!

Mr. Ray Swann is working at Chapmanville now.

The Busy Bee pool room is doing good business.

The music is fine in the Butcher pool room as well as the business.

Mr. Mathenie has moved back to his home at this place.

Ed Conley has moved across the river.

Good luck to The Banner!

James P. Ferrell Cemetery at Rector, WV (2019)

29 Tuesday Jan 2019

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Ugly Creek, Cemeteries, Hamlin, Rector

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Alomony Ferrell, Appalachia, Big Ugly Creek, cemeteries, genealogy, Hamlin, history, James P. Ferrell, James P. Ferrell Cemetery, Lincoln County, Mayme Ferrell, Philip Hager, Rector, Sarah Ann Hager, West Virginia

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Up this way across the old James P. Ferrell homeplace on Big Ugly Creek, Lincoln County, WV. 26 January 2019

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The James P. Ferrell Cemetery contains over 45 graves, most of them identified with a marker. 26 January 2019

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Up this way, behind the old log cabin… 26 January 2019

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James P. Ferrell’s headstone. The death date should read December 5, 1913. 26 January 2019

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Sarah Ann (Ferrell) Hager was the daughter of James and Alomony (Toney) Ferrell and the wife of Sen. Philip Hager of Hamlin, WV. 26 January 2019

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Here’s the grave of my late friend Mayme Ferrell, the last occupant of the old Ferrell cabin. 26 January 2019

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View from the cemetery to the old cabin site. This is the location of the old Rector Post Office. 26 January 2019

Court House Elm in Logan, WV (1922)

29 Tuesday Jan 2019

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Logan

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Appalachia, Beverly Spencer, Elm Tree Club, Gordon Riffe, Harmon McNeely, history, John Lee Buskirk, Kelly McNeely, Lee Justice, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Wallace Perry, West Virginia, William Forbes, Yie Buskirk

From the Logan Banner of Logan, WV, comes this bit of history for the old “Court House Elm” that once stood at the Logan County Courthouse:

Court House Elm is Slowly Dying

The old elm that has stood on the western end of the court house plaza has given evidence that it is about ready to give up the ghost and pass away. Efforts have been made this week to water the roots and otherwise assist Mother Nature in bringing life into the old trunk that has stood there for many years. This tree has afforded shade for practically every inhabitant of the county and under its spreading boughs has, for many years, gathered what is known as the “Elm Tree Club,” composed of citizens who have grown in age and who are inclined to enjoy the comforts of the seats on the plaza and the breeze as well and to enjoy viewing all passing traffic. Should the old tree die, it is understood, Lee Justice will be called upon to deliver the funeral oration. It is said that Yie Buskirk, father of several of the prominent Buskirks who have lived in Logan, gathered the shrub while roaming in the mountains and brought it to the village and planted it where it now stands. The tender shrub grew with years until it gained a huge size, but recently when that part of the lawn was concreted, not sufficient amount of earth was left about its trunk to afford moisture and the tree has been declining for years.

Although it gives signs of budding forth this year, it will not remain with us many more years to afford us a pleasant shade.

Source: Logan (WV) Banner, 14 April 1922

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Dying Elm Inspires Many Reminiscences

The article in the Banner of last week relative to the dying elm tree on the southwest corner of the court house square has brought the older citizens of the city to reminiscence of the days gone by when the “Elm Tree Club” was in full bloom.

This club was organized in 1908 and consisted of 8 charter members. The object of the club was to gather daily under the shade of this tree, swap jokes, tell tales of past experiences in life and otherwise entertain all who cared to listen while the members viewed the never ending line of traffic as it passed by every moment of the day.

The club was organized by Lee Justice, who was honored by being made President. William Forbes was elected secretary and the charter members consisted of these two gentlemen with Beverly Spencer, Kelly McNeely, Gordon Riffe, John Lee Buskirk, Wallace Perry, and Harmon McNeely forming the nucleus around which a large membership has grown at the present day.

The old elm is a favorite meeting place for people with a few idle moments to spare and the seats found there afford comfort and ease to the weary who are pleased to find a place to relax and rest while at the same time they are able to observe principally all the traffic for this point is traversed by practically all the traffic of the city.

Source: Logan (WV) Banner, 21 April 1922

Anderson Hatfield v. G.W. Taylor (1879)

25 Friday Jan 2019

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Sandy Valley, Hatfield-McCoy Feud

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Appalachia, Devil Anse Hatfield, G.W. Taylor, genealogy, history, Logan County, Mingo County, West Virginia

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God’s Great Gift: A Poem (1927)

25 Friday Jan 2019

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Chapmanville, Poetry

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Appalachia, Chapmanville, Charles M. Gore, Christmas, Jesus, Logan Banner, Logan County, poems, poetry, West Virginia, writers, writing

From the Logan Banner of Logan, WV, comes this poem by Charles M. Gore of Chapmanville printed on December 23, 1927:

GOD’S GREAT GIFT

Far away in a eastern country

About this time of year

There was an expectation ____

___ and fear.

The hope within her had been prompted

By a message she had received

From the messenger Angel Gabriel

And the message she truly believed.

That she and not another

In this sin cursed world below

Straight way would become a mother

Of a son whom men should know.

Knew him as a lowly Saviour

And not as a high browed king,

Know him through loving favors

And the peace and joy he’d bring.

Twas in the little town of Bethlehem,

Near two thousand years ago, Dec. 25th,

God set a new star in the firmament

Which was proof of his great gift.

His son was born, his angels sang

“Peace on earth, good will I bring”

The shepherds heard and the wise men there

Brought gifts of frankincense and myrrh.

They bestowed them on that little babe,

Who in the hay-filled manger laid

To show to the world that what they knew

Of the prophets’ word had sure come true.

State v. Edgar Combs (1923): Statement of Frank R. Remlinger, No. 9

25 Friday Jan 2019

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Battle of Blair Mountain, Coal, Logan

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Appalachia, Aracoma Hotel, crime, Edgar Combs, Frank R. Remlinger, history, hotel manager, Logan, Logan County, Lola Herald, Mine Wars, United Mine Workers of America, West Virginia

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Mr. Remlinger was a native of New York. He appears in the 1920 census for Logan County, WV.

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Chapmanville News 02.17.1922

25 Friday Jan 2019

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Chapmanville

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Appalachia, Chapmanville, Cleveland, Devona Butcher, Everett Fowler, G.S. Ferrell, genealogy, George Hensley, Gladys Bryant, Green Simms, Guy Dingess, history, Jim Bryant, Logan Banner, Logan County, Millard Brown, minister, Mont Coal, Newport News, Oscar Langdon, Pearl McCloud, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

A correspondent named “Two Chums” from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on February 17, 1922:

The Chapmanville school is progressing nicely.

Mr. Guy Dingess was calling at G.S. Ferrell’s Sunday.

I hear Miss Devona Butcher is going on the stage for an actress next year.

Miss Gladys Bryant returned from Newport News recently.

Mr. Oscar Langdon is looking hungry now days.

Mr. Millard Brown and Miss Pearl McCloud seemed to be enjoying themselves out walking Sunday.

Green Simms arrived Saturday evening from Camp Dix, N.M.

Mr. Jim Bryant had a 75 cent smile on when he came in the theatre Saturday night.

Mr. Everett Fowler is going to take a journey to Mont Coal in a few days.

Mr. George Hensley has taken a flying trip to Cleveland, Tenn. to graduate and become a minister.

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