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Banco News 03.26.1926

14 Tuesday Mar 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Banco, Big Creek, Big Ugly Creek

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Anna Ferrell, Appalachia, Banco, Basil Duty, Beatrice Lucas, Bernie Barker, Big Creek, Big Ugly Creek, Charley Duty, Ella Gillenwater, Erther Hill, Estep, genealogy, H.F. Lucas, history, Ida Thomas, J.A. Stone, J.M. Hager, Jesse Justice, Journey Ferrell, Julia Varney, Logan Banner, Logan County, Manila, Martha Stone, Mary Ann Duty, Mary Hager, May Thomas, Millie Lancaster, Opal Workman, Pearl Hager, Pumpkin Center, Robert Barker, Robert Thomas, South Penn Oil and Gas Company, Spring Dale, Teddy Hager, Tom Vannatter, V.P. Conley, W.H. Vickers, West Virginia

An unknown local correspondent from Banco in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on March 26, 1926:

We are expecting to hear the clang of wedding bells in our town once more. It has been so long since there has been a wedding at this place it would be a pleasant surprise to every one.

Miss Millie Lancaster was calling on Mrs. W.H. Vickers, Mrs. V.P. Conley, and Mrs. Julia Varney last Sunday afternoon

Messrs. J.M. Hager and J.A. Stone were callers at Spring Dale on Sunday afternoon.

Misses Ida and May Thomas and Anna Ferrell of Estep were shopping in Banco last Monday.

Mr. Journey Ferrell and Miss Pearl Hager of this place were visiting Mrs. Ella Gillenwater last Sunday.

Mrs. Martha Stone and Mrs. Mary Hager both of this place were visiting Aunt Mary Ann Duty last Sunday afternoon. Aunt Mary Ann is making her home with her son Charley at Spring Dale.

Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Barker and children and Mrs. Erther Hill of Estep passed through Banco last Saturday enroute for Big Creek.

Mrs. C.E. Mitchell of Big Creek was the Sunday night guest of Mrs. Mary Hager.

Robert E. Lee Thomas of Big Creek has obtained a job of driving a mule team for the South Penn Oil & Gas Co. at $118 per month and all expenses pay. Stay with it, Bobby!

Ground hog weather is over.

Mr. H.F. Lucas arrived in Banco, his old home town, last Friday and was given a hearty welcome by many of his old pals at this place.

Mr. Tom Vanatter of Big Ugly was shopping in Banco last Saturday.

Wonder why Jesse Justice is looking so downhearted these days? Cheer up, Jesse. Brighter days will come.

Miss Beatrice Lucas of Pumpkin Center was the Saturday night guest of Miss Opal Workman.

Mr. Basil Duty made a flying trip to Estep last Sunday.

Did Arnold fill your date for you Basil?

Robert Barker of Big Ugly was seen going through Banco last week with a load of furniture.

Teddy Hager of this place was calling on his best gal at Estep last Sunday as usual.

H.F. Lucas is painting this week.

Wonder what has become of the correspondent from Manila? Come on with your news, folks! We are always anxious to hear from your town.

Wonder what has become of the doll of Needmore? We never see him in our town anymore. There must be some attraction in that burg.

 

Chapmanville News 03.26.1926

13 Monday Mar 2017

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Appalachia, Big Creek, Bruce Hensley, Chapmanville, Chapmanville District, Chapmanville High School, Frank Ballard, G.S. Ferrell, genealogy, history, J.W. Addis, Loblolly Band, Logan Banner, Logan County, Lone Scouts, Newton Munsey, Nova Scotia, O.C. Winter, Orville Barker, Oscar Langdon, Webster Springs, West Virginia, Willard Ward

An unknown local correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on March 26, 1926:

O.C. Winter has purchased the stock of merchandise of G.S. Ferrell and is now in business at the old stand.

Newton Munsey is now a man of leisure, but is thinking of purchasing a peanut roaster.

Prof. J.W. Addis now owns the controlling interest in the Loblolly Band. He is making arrangements to take them to Webster Springs on a tour.

We notice the State Police have recently done some good work at Big Creek. Why do they neglect Chapmanville? There certainly would be a royal welcome extended to them if they would visit this town.

Frank Ballard and Oscar Langdon left Tuesday for Nova Scotia.

The noise of political bees is beginning to be heard here now. I predict Chapmanville District will furnish some surprises in the coming election, even if we are not allowed a member of the county court.

Work on the new road is progressing nicely. We understand the grade will be completed in three months.

Don’t forget the meeting of the Board next Saturday to arrange for the High School. We need this, as a number of pupils from here are attending high school away this term and still a number here that would be attending if we had the school. So parents, wake up.

The Lone Scouts at Chapmanville spent the weekend (March 20-21) roaming about in the woods. Captain Willard Ward had little trouble leading. Cook Orville Barker had success at cooking and Baggage Carrier and Dish Washer Bruce Hensley did well with the baggage and poor dish washing. Captain Willard Ward, while hunting the “Rare Butterfly,” carved out enough rock to make a camp fireplace. Willard says the boys enjoyed the two days so well that they are going again soon.

Big Creek News 04.02.1926

08 Wednesday Mar 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Creek, Chapmanville, Hamlin

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Appalachia, Archie Chapman, Banco, Big Creek, Big Creek School, Chapmanville, Del Adams, Edith G. Richardson, education, genealogy, Hamlin, Henlawson, history, Ikey E. Cottle, Logan County, Manila, West Virginia

An unknown local correspondent from Big Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on April 2, 1926:

Dear old Banner, whose name I love.

I want to say Big Creek is a lively place but wonder what has become of all the writers? If some people have gone to sleep, Manila, Banco, and Chapmanville will not beat us. This is our motto: “Climb high though the rocks be rugged.”

We are having some nice weather for the past few days and the farmers are buying plough points while their wives are making sun bonnets.

The Big Creek school is progressing nicely under the management of Miss Edith G. Richardson and Miss Ikey E. Cottle.

Nannie F. and Princess B. say they have done more work this year than ever before. No wonder. Look who their teacher is. I think she takes much interest in school work.

Nannie, Marie, and Princess are well pleased with their writing diplomas.

Mr. Archie Chapman, a surveyor of Hamlin, seems to like Big Creek. Wonder what is attracting his attention.

There seems to be an increase in population at this place.

Many people were seen on 5th and Main street, Sunday afternoon.

Wonder how Princess likes her new watch by now?

We like the Henlawson motto and news. Come on with your news.

Wonder where Del Adams’ girl was Saturday night?

Ikey will soon be leaving Big Creek. Poor Bobbie. I’ll bet he will cry.

Combinations–Christine and Myrtle; Marie and Kennedy; Jessie and his smile; Princess and her arithmetic; Julia and her lipstick; Miss Richardson and her new bob; Nannie and her tablet.

Goodbye. Will call again next week if it doesn’t rain.

Chapmanville News 02.19.1926

12 Monday Dec 2016

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Creek, Boone County, Chapmanville

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A.J. Thomas, Allie Thomas, Appalachia, Bertha Bryant, Big Creek, C.A. Vickers, Carrie Burgess, Chapmanville, Charley Barker, Dicy Thomas, Dorothy Baisden, genealogy, history, J.A. Drake, John Bias, Kessler-Hatfield Hospital, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Lula Vickers, Manila, Martha Roberts, Rommie Barker, Seybert Hager, Simmie Bias, W.H. Garrett, West Virginia, Willie Stollings

An unknown local correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on February 19, 1926:

Mrs. Carrie Burgess, of Chapmanville is visiting relatives at Manila.

A.J. Thomas, of Big Creek, was a business caller in this city last week.

Mrs. Allie Thomas, of Big Creek and daughter, Miss Dicy, visited Chapmanville friends recently.

Simmie Bias, of Manila, was taken to the Kessler-Hatfield hospital last week.

C.A. Vickers is ill at this writing.

The population is increasing at Chapmanville.

W.H. Garrett was seen on our streets driving a one horse wagon.

Willie Stollings was a business caller here last week. He hauled a few sacks of chop. He was last seen pushing on his wagon up the Chapmanville hill. He reports bad roads.

Messrs. Seybert Hager and Rommie Barker, of Manila were seen in this city recently.

Charley Barker made a business trip to Logan Saturday.

Mrs. Bertha Bryant still makes her home at John Bias’ residence since her father moved away.

Mrs. Lula Vickers has been visiting relatives at Logan for the past week.

Miss Dorothy Baisden was a pleasant caller at Mrs. Martha Roberts this week.

J.A. Drake likes Chapmanville. He sticks there like paper on a wall.

Mrs. Martha Robert is on the sick list this week.

Harts Creek Area Deed Index (1855-1909)

01 Tuesday Nov 2016

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Creek, Guyandotte River

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A.F. Morris, Abijah Workman Jr., Andrew Elkins, Appalachia, Asa Williamson, B.J. Workman, Big Branch, Big Ugly Creek, Cassie Williamson, Charles Adkins, Charles Plaster, David Workman, Drusilla Neace, Elias Workman, Eliza J. Hager, Elizabeth Elkins, Elizabeth Thompson, Ella Spears, F.D. Stollings, Fourteen Mile Creek, Francis Creek, Franklin Neace, G.L. Estabrook, genealogy, George Alderson, George Hill, George W. Estep, Harmon Stroud, Harts Creek, history, Hollywood Branch, Hugh Evans, Isaac F. Workman, Isaac Workman, Isaiah Adkins, James A. Williamson, James H. Manns, James W. Workman, Jefferson Adkins, Jefferson Lucas, John Brumfield, John Chandler, John M. Workman, John Thompson, Joseph Browning, Julia Alderson, Kelley Chambers, Kiahs Creek, Lace Marcum, Leo F. Drake, Limestone Creek, Lincoln County, Lincoln County Land Assocation, Little Harts Creek, Lottie Harrison, Louisa A. Wiley, Luella A. Stollings, Lynn Branch, M.J. Chandler, Malinda Adkins, Margaret Neace, Mary A. Brumfield, Mary I. Plaster, Mary J. Manns, Matilda Adkins, Mollie Drake, Mud River, Nancy Adora Chandler, Nancy M. Workman, Nancy Miller, Nine Mile Creek, O.R. Fowble, Obediah Hill, P.T. Thompson, Patton Camp Branch, Patton Thompson, Peyton Spears, Rebecca Williamson, Rhoda Gartin, Rollem Fork, Roma Spears, Rufus Pack, S.W. Colton Jr., Salt Lick Branch, Samuel Moore, Sand Creek, Saphronia Gartin, Sarah J. Toney, Scary Creek, Scott Gartin, Seth Miller, Sulphur Spring Fork, Susan Hill, Susann Stroud, Sylvanus Neace, T.R. Shepherd, Tennessee Workman, Trace Fork, Twelve Pole Creek, Upton Creek, West Virginia, William Bell, William Manns, William T. Harrison, William Workman, Yantus Dingess, Zachary Taylor Neace

The following deed index is based on Deed Book 55 at the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office in Hamlin, WV, and relates to residents of the Harts Creek community. Most notations reflect Harts Creek citizens engaged in local land transactions; some reflect Harts Creek citizens engaged in land transactions outside of the community. These notes are meant to serve as a reference to Deed Book 55. Researchers who desire the most accurate version of this material are urged to consult the actual record book.

Charles Adkins to Malinda Adkins     100 acres Southeast Side of Harts Creek     25 April 1898     Isaac Fry, JP     p. 52-53

Malinda Adkins to Isaiah Adkins     25 acres near Mouth of Hollywood Branch of Big Harts Creek     20 July 1908     Charles Adkins, JP     p. 53-54

Matilda and Jefferson Adkins to Rhoda Gartin     37 acres, 103 acres Little Harts Creek and Fourteen Mile Creek     11 March 1898     p. 28-30

George and Julia Alderson to Lace Marcum and T.R. Shepherd     3 acres Mouth of Sand Creek     16 September 1909     p. 252

Mary A. and John Brumfield and P.T. and Elizabeth Thompson to Kelley Chambers     15 acres Scary Creek of the Middle Fork of Mud River     17 November 1905     p. 83-84

John and M.J. Chandler and H.C. and Nancy Adora Chandler to George W. Estep     70 acres and 148 acres on Ugly Creek     9 August 1900     p. 362-363

S.W. Colton, Jr. and G.L. Estabrook, trustees of Lincoln County Land Association, to O.R. Fowble     Timber on Upper Big Creek and Upton Creek of Mud River and Big Branch of Big Ugly Creek     27 December 1909     p. 366-367

Leo F. and Mollie Drake and Yantus Dingess and ___ Phipps to John Thompson     300 acres Main Harts Creek     22 March 1905     p. 388-389

Andrew and Elizabeth Elkins to Rhoda Gartin     87 acres East Fork of Fourteen Mile Creek     18 November 1899     p. 27-28

W.T. and Lottie Harrison to Eliza J. Hager     75 acres Waters of Nine Mile Creek     29 September 1894     p. 43-44

George and Susan Hill to Obediah J. Hill     391 9/40 acres on Big Ugly Creek     8 July 1904     p. 92-94

William and Mary J. Mans to Samuel Moore     25 acres head of Left Fork of Rollhimin Fork of Hezekiah Creek, Fork of Twelve Pole River     5 January 1905     p. 116-117

A.F. Morris, special commissioner, to Isaac Workman     19 1/2 acres Francis Creek     10 January 1907     p. 151-153 [regards a case in which Patton Thompson et als were plaintiffs and Isaac Workman et als were defendants]

Sylvanus and Drusilla Neace to Scott and Frona E. Gartin     103 acres on East Fork of Fourteen Mile Creek     9 May 1907     p. 423-425 [references Patton Camp Branch]

Z.T. and Margaret Neace and Franklin Neace to Saphronia E. and Scott Gartin     100 7/8 acres East Fork of Fourteen Mile Creek     16 August 1902     Jefferson Lucas, NP     p. 421-423

Charles and Mary I. Plaster to Hugh Evans     4 and 80 acres Francis Creek of Hezekiah Creek of Twelve Pole Creek     6 October 1903     p. 220-221

Peyton Spears patent from Commonwealth of Virginia     100 acres Nine Mile Creek (Laurel Hill District)     6 April 1855 (survey)     p. 466-467

Roma and Ella Spears to Allen Estep     75 acres on Trace Fork of Big Ugly Creek     2 October 1909     p. 364-365

F.D. and Luella A. Stollings to Nancy M. Workman     70 acres     Francis Creek of Hezekiah’s Creek     1 February 1901     p. 145-146

Harmon and Susann Stroud to Louisa A. Wiley     50 acres Sulphur Spring Fork of Fourteen Mile Creek (Laurel Hill District)     18 November 1881     James H. Manns, JP     p. 360-361

P.T. and Elizabeth Thompson to Kelley Chambers     35 acres Scary Creek of the Middle Fork of Mud River     11 November 1905     p. 81-83

Sarah J. Toney to Seth and Nancy Miller     37 1/2 acres Senging Branch of Mud River (Jefferson District)     17 March 1905     p. 386-387 [references Isaac Adkins’ line]

Asa and Rebecca Williamson to Hugh Evans     63 acres Lynn Branch of Hezekiah Creek     18 February 1908     Charles Adkins, JP     p. 222-223

B.J. and Tennessee Workman to Isaac F. Workman     125 acres Francis Fork of Hezekiahs Fork of Twelve Pole     18 April 1896     p. 146-148

David Workman et al to William Bell et al     Right of Way Limestone Creek     10 saw logs paid     23 April 1907     p. 332-333

Isaac and Nancy M. Workman to Abijah Workman, Jr.     40 acres and Right of Way for Road, Francis Creek of Hezekiah’s Creek     2 February 1903     Rufus Pack, NP     p. 143-144

Isaac and Nancy M. Workman to James W. Workman     40 acres Francis Creek of Hezekiah’s Creek     1 April 1901     Rufus Pack, NP     p. 149-150

William Workman to Joseph Browning     45 acres Between Little Harts Creek and Big Branch of Big Harts Creek     15 July 1908     Charles Adkins, JP     p. 450-452 [references Nester heirs]

James A. and Cassa Williamson to Elias Workman     75 acres on Salt Lick Branch of Right Fork of Twelve Pole Creek     24 September 1908     p. 212-213

John M. Workman to Isaac Workman     25 acres Francis Creek of Hezekiah Fork of Twelve Pole     9 April 1896     p. 148-149

NOTE: I copied all of these deeds.

Harts Creek Area Justices of the Peace (1847-1869)

28 Wednesday Sep 2016

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Creek, Big Harts Creek, Big Ugly Creek, Ferrellsburg, Harts, Toney

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Aaron Adkins, Abijah Workman, Abner Vance, Andrew Robinson, Appalachia, Becky Workman, Cabell County, Calohill McCloud, Catherine Fry, Charles Adkins, Crispin Stone, Darby K. Elkins, Dolly Stollings, Elias Adkins, Elizabeth Dial, Gordon Lilly, Harts Creek, Harvey Elkins, Henderson Drake, Henry Adkins, Henry Conley, Henry Spears, Hezekiah Adkins, history, Isaiah Adkins, Jake Adkins, James Butcher, James Ferrell, James Lilly, James M. Berry, James Thompson, James Toney, John Chapman, John Elkins, John Godby, John Gore, Joshua Butcher, justice of the peace, Levi Collins, Logan County, Lorenzo Dow Hill, Lydia Eveline Mullins, Mary Workman, Meekin Vance, Noah Hainer, Obediah Workman, Reese W. Elkins, Richard Elkins, Robert Lilly, Robert Lilly Jr., Robet Lilly, Samuel Vanatter, Sarah Jane Dial, Spencer A. Mullins, Squire Toney, Stephen Lambert, Virginia, Wesley Stollings, West Virginia, William Lilly, William Smith, William Spears, William Thompson

Between 1847 and 1869, the following men served as justices of the peace in the Harts Creek community, then a part of Logan County, Virginia. The primary source for this material is Deed Book D, which is located at the Logan County Clerk’s Office in Logan, WV. Material is arranged based on the grantor’s name as given in the deed, the grantee’s name as given in the deed, and the date of the deed. Some of the deeds are partially destroyed, obscuring dates. This list is a work in progress and will be updated periodically. Many thanks to the county clerks and their employees who have always been so helpful to my research these past twenty-five years.

Elias Adkins (Logan County), 1847, 1850

Deed: James Thompson to John Godby     23 August 1847

Deed: Wesley and Dolly Stollings to Abner Vance     15 April 1850

Crispin S. Stone (Logan County), 1847, 1849, 1852, 1854, 1859, 1865

Deed: James Thompson to John Godby     23 August 1847

Deed: Henry Conley and William Thompson to John Godby     4 September 1849

Deed: Levi Collins to Noah Haner     2 March 1852

Deed: Robert Lilly to William Lilly     22 December 1854

Deed: Robert Lilly to Robert Lilly, Jr.     1 March 1859

Deed: Isaiah Adkins to Lydia Eveline Mullins     8 July 1859

Deed: Robert Lilly to Mary Workman     28 February 1865

Deed: Robert Lilly to Gordon Lilly     1 March 1865

Deed: Robert Lilly and James Lilly     26 March 1865

Joshua Butcher (Logan County), 1849

Deed: Henry Conley and William Thompson to John Godby     4 September 1849

Spencer A. Mullins (Logan County), 1853-1855

Deed: Richard Elkins to James Toney     5 March 1853

Deed: Price Lucas to Henry Adkins     7 October 1853

Deed: Richard Elkins to Isaac Adkins     27 December 1853

Deed: Enos “Jake” Adkins to Henry Adkins     12 April 1854

Deed: Squire Toney to Burbus C. Toney     14 October 1854

Deed: Darby K. Elkins to John W. Sartain     30 October 1854

Deed: Harvey Elkins to Isaiah Adkins     10 March 1855

Deed: Elizabeth Adkins et al to Charles and Isaiah Adkins     02 October 1855

Deed: Joel Elkins to Reece W. Elkins     17 November 1855

William Smith (?? County), 1853-1854

Deed: Baptist Fry to Charles Lucas     18 April 1853

Deed: Levi Collins to Anderson Barker     21 June 1853

Deed: Burbus C. Toney to Squire Toney     14 October 1854

Deed: John Workman to  James Browning     17 November 1854

Lorenzo Dow Hill (Logan County), 1854-1856, 1858-1861, 1869

Deed: Burbus C. Toney to Squire Toney     14 October 1854

Deed: John Workman to James Browning     17 November 1854

Quit Claim Deed: Elias Adkins to Enos Adkins     18 August 1855

Deed: John Fry to Admiral S. Fry     26 January 1856

Deed: Robert Lilly to Gordon F. Lilly     8 April 1856

Deed: Rees W. Elkins to Elias Adkins     18 October 1856

Deed: Robert Lilly to James Lilly     16 April 1858

Deed: Meekin Vance to Andrew Robinson     31 March 1859

Deed: John and Catherine Fry to Aaron Adkins     11 February 1860

Summons: William T. Clark and Henry P. Gartin     28 February 1861

Commissioners Record Book No. 1, p. 122: January 1869

James Ferrell (Logan County), 1854-1858, 1860

Deed: Squire Toney to Burbus C. Toney     14 October 1854

Deed: Elizabeth Adkins et al to Spencer A. Mullins     07 February 1855

Deed: Squire Toney to Sarah Jane Dial     25 November 1855

Deed: Squire Toney to Sarah Jane Dial and Elizabeth Dial     20 May 1856

Deed: Squire Toney to Lorenzo D. Hill     24 January 1857

Deed: William Smith to James Lilly     17 February 1858

Summons: James M. Berry     18 February 1860

Hezekiah Adkins (Logan County), 1856

Deed: Darby K. Elkins et al to Rees W. Elkins     18 April 1856

John Chapman (Cabell County), 1856

Deed: Spencer A. Mullins to John Chapman     18 December 1856

Stephen Lambert (Logan County) 1856-1860, 1865

Deed: Rees W. Elkins to Elias Adkins     18 October 1856

Deed: Obediah Workman to Nighbert and Clarke     25 August 1857

Deed: Charles and Isaiah Adkins to John Elkins     24 November 1858

Deed: Meekin Vance to Andrew Robinson     31 March 1859

Deed: Isaiah Adkins to Lydia Eveline Mullins     8 July 1859

Deed: Obediah and Becky Workman to ____ Dempsey     28 September 1859

Deed: Henry Adkins to Aaron Adkins     31 March 1860

Summons: Jeremiah Lambert     3 September 1860

Deed: Abijah Workman to Calahill Daniel McCloud     12 January 1865

Samuel Varnater (Logan County), 1865

Deed: Abijah Workman to Calahill Daniel McCloud     12 January 1865

Henderson Drake (Cabell County), 1865

Deed: Henry Spears to William Spears     6 December 1865

John Gore (Logan County), 1868

Commissioners Record Book No. 1, p. 112: November 1868

Chapmanville Chats 10.16.1897

10 Saturday Sep 2016

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Creek, Chapmanville

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Appalachia, Big Creek, C.J. Shelton, Chapmanville, David Woods, genealogy, history, Hugh Butcher, John Dingess, Liza Conley, Logan, Logan County, Logan County Banner, Mary Chambers, Mary Dingess, Mary Stone, Nettie Cabell, Rocky School, West Virginia

An unknown local correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan County Banner printed on October 16, 1897:

David Woods of Illinois is visiting friends at this place.

Miss Mary Stone, a bright little brunette, was calling on friends here Tuesday.

Mr. Hugh Butcher and Miss Nettie Cabell were quietly married on Big creek last Saturday.

Mrs. Dr. _____ visited her parents at Peck Sunday.

Miss Mary Chambers, one of Crawley’s charming belles, was calling on her many friends in this city last week.

Miss Mary Dingess is attending the Rocky school.

Madam rumor says that one of our old maids will soon leave the state of single blessedness for the sake of one of Big Creek’s most prominent widowers.

Miss Liza Conley and John Dingess were the guests of Dr. C.J. Shelton Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. Turley of Logan passed through the city Sunday.

Justices of the Peace and Constables for Harts Creek and Chapmanville Districts (1954-1960)

24 Sunday Apr 2016

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Big Creek, Bill Fugate, Carlos Lowe, Chapmanville, Chapmanville District, constable, Democratic Party, Earl Tomblin, Eugene Chapman, Frank Adams, Harts, Harts Creek District, Henry Porter, history, Hughey Ellis, Ira Fry, Ira Hill, J.W. Barker, James C. Ferrell, James P. Workman, John Vance, justice of the peace, K.F. Ramsey, Lee Collins, Lincoln County, Logan County, Luther Dempsey, Robert Bryant, Verdayne Shelton, West Virginia

Between 1954 and 1960, the following men served as justices of the peace and constables in the Harts Creek District of Lincoln County and the Chapmanville District of Logan County, West Virginia.

Harts Creek District (1954)

Justices of the Peace

Henry Porter (D) Harts

Luther Dempsey (D) Harts

Constables

James P. Workman (D) Harts

Ira Fry (D) Harts

Chapmanville District (1954)

Justices of the Peace

Frank Adams (D) Chapmanville

Carlos Lowe (D)

Constables

(Vacancy)

John Vance (D) Big Creek

Harts Creek District (1956)

Justices of the Peace

Henry Porter (D) Harts

Ira Hill (D) Harts

Constables

James P. Workman (D) Harts

Ira Fry (D) Harts

Chapmanville District (1956)

Justices of the Peace

Frank Adams (D) Chapmanville

J.W. Barker (D) Chapmanville

Constables

Lee Collins (D) Chapmanville

Eugene Chapman (D) Chapmanville

Harts Creek District (1958)

Justices of the Peace

Verdane Shelton (D) Harts

Ira Hill (D) Harts

Constables

Bill Fugate (D) Harts

Ira Fry (D) Harts

Chapmanville District (1958)

Justices of the Peace

Hughey Ellis (D) Chapmanville

Earl Tomblin (D) Chapmanville

Constables

Lee Collins (D) Chapmanville

Eugene Chapman (D) Chapmanville

Harts Creek District (1960)

Justices of the Peace

Henry Porter (D) Harts

Ira Hill (D) Harts

Constables

Bill Fugate (D) Harts

Ira Fry (D) Harts

Chapmanville District (1960)

Justices of the Peace

James C. Ferrell, Chapmanville

Earl Tomblin, Chapmanville

Constables

Lee Collins, Chapmanville

Eugene Chapman, Chapmanville

Robert Bryant (D), Harts

K.F. Ramsey (D), Harts

Nancy Simpkins Grave (2016)

03 Sunday Apr 2016

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Creek, Cemeteries, Lincoln County Feud

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Appalachia, Blood in West Virginia, Brandon Kirk, genealogy, Lilly-Adkins Family Cemetery, Lincoln County Feud, Logan County, midwife, Nancy Simpkins, photos, West Virginia

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Early today, I located the grave of Nancy Simpkins at Big Creek in Logan County, WV. Nan was a midwife who appears in my feud book, “Blood in West Virginia: Brumfield v. McCoy.”

Justices of the Peace and Constables for Harts Creek and Chapmanville Districts (1943-1951)

30 Wednesday Mar 2016

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Creek, Chapmanville, Harts, Rector, Whirlwind

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Basil Dingess, Big Creek, Carlos Lowe, Chapmanville, Chapmanville District, constable, Ed Doss, Edward R. Chapman, Frank Adams, Harts, Harts Creek District, Henry Porter, history, Ira Fry, J.P. Workman, John E. Fry, John Vance, justice of the peace, K.C. Butcher, K.F. Ramsey, Lee Belcher, Lewis Dempsey, Lincoln County, Lindsey Workman, Logan County, Lon McCoy, Luther Dempsey, Rector, Robert Bryant, Robert Dalton, W.H. Hughie Ellis, Wallace Bryant, West Virginia, Whirlwind

Between 1943 and 1951, the following men served as justices of the peace and constables in the Harts Creek District of Lincoln County and the Chapmanville District of Logan County, West Virginia.

Harts Creek District (1943)

Justices of the Peace

Lewis Dempsey (D), Harts

John E. Frye (D), Rector

Constables

Robert Bryant (D), Harts

K.F. Ramsey (D), Harts

Chapmanville District (1941)

Justices of the Peace

K.C. Butcher (D), Chapmanville

Frank Adams (D), Whirlwind

Constables

Basil Dingess (D), Chapmanville

John Vance (D), Big Creek

Harts Creek District (1945)

Justices of the Peace

Lewis Dempsey (D), Harts

John E. Frye (D), Rector

Constables

J.P. Workman (D), Harts

K.F. Ramsey (D), Harts

Chapmanville District (1945)

Justices of the Peace

Basil Dingess (D), Chapmanville

W.H. (Hughie) Ellis (D), Chapmanville

Constables

Lee Belcher (D), Chapmanville

John Vance (D), Big Creek

Harts Creek District (1947)

Justices of the Peace

Henry Porter (D), Harts

John E. Fry (D), Rector

Constables

Lindsey Workman (D), Harts

Ira Fry (D), Harts

Chapmanville District (1947)

Justices of the Peace

Basil Dingess (D), Chapmanville

W.H. (Hughie) Ellis (D), Chapmanville

Constables

Lee Belcher (D), Chapmanville

John Vance (D), Big Creek

Harts Creek District (1949)

Justices of the Peace

Henry Porter (D), Harts

Luther Dempsey (D), Harts

Constables

Robert Dalton (D), Harts

Ira Fry (D), Harts

Chapmanville District (1949)

Justices of the Peace

Ed Doss (D), Chapmanville

W.H. (Hughie) Ellis (D), Chapmanville

Constables

Lon McCoy (D), Chapmanville

John Vance (D), Big Creek

Harts Creek District (1951)

Justices of the Peace

Henry Porter (D), Harts

Luther Dempsey (D), Harts

Constables

Robert Dalton (D), Harts

Ira Fry (D), Harts

Chapmanville District (1951)

Justices of the Peace

Edw. R. Chapman (D), Chapmanville

Carlos Lowe (D), no address given

Constables

Wallace Bryant (D), Chapmanville

John Vance (D), Big Creek

Justices of the Peace and Constables for Harts Creek and Chapmanville Districts (1934-1941)

28 Monday Mar 2016

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Creek, Chapmanville, Harts, Logan, Rector, Whirlwind

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Between 1934 and 1941, the following men served as justices of the peace and constables in the Harts Creek District of Lincoln County and the Chapmanville District of Logan County, West Virginia.

Harts Creek District (1934)

Justices of the Peace

John E. Frye (D), Rector

Walter Toney (D), Rector

Constables

Charley Stollings (D), Harts

Scott Brumfield (D), Harts

Chapmanville District (1934)

Justices of the Peace

J.E. Bryant (D), Chapmanville

Burl Dingess (D), Yantus

Constables

Bruce Dial (D), Big Creek

Mosco Conley, Chapmanville

Harts Creek District (1936)

Justices of the Peace

John E. Frye (D), Rector

Walter Toney (D), Rector

Constables

Charley Stollings (D), Harts

Scott Brumfield (D), Harts

Chapmanville District (1936)

Justices of the Peace

J.E. Bryant (D), Chapmanville

Frank Adams (D), Yantus

Constables

Bruce Dial (D), Big Creek

Wilburn Mullins (D), Chapmanville

Harts Creek District (1938)

Justices of the Peace

Milton Vance (D), Harts

John E. Frye (D), Rector

Constables

Curtis Dempsey (D), Harts

K.F. Ramey (D), Harts

Chapmanville District (1938)

Justices of the Peace

W.H. Ellis (D), Chapmanville

Frank Adams (D), Yantus

Constables

Virgil Ferrell (D), Logan

Wallace Bryant (D), Chapmanville

Harts Creek District (1941)

Justices of the Peace

Lewis Dempsey (D), Harts

John E. Frye (D), Rector

Constables

Robert Bryant (D), Harts

K.F. Ramsey (D), Harts

Chapmanville District (1941)

Justices of the Peace

K.C. Butcher (D), Chapmanville

Frank Adams (D), Whirlwind

Constables

John Mullins (D), Logan

J.E. Bryant (D), Logan

Big Creek 06.20.1924

17 Thursday Sep 2015

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Alta Ferrell, Audley H. Austin, Banco, Big Creek, Cecil Hager, Charlie Harmon, Christine Kitchen, Clay Pierce, croquet, Dicy Thomas, Ethel Hunter, Florence Wheeler, Frank Toney, genealogy, Gladys Sanders, history, John Roberts, Jumbo Adams, Kitchen, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Lucille Toney, Marie Kitchen, Nannie Lilly, Nell Perry, Pearl Mobley, Ruby Lucas, Stollings, Stone Branch, Susie Harmon, Tom Vance, West Virginia

An unknown local correspondent from Big Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on June 20, 1924:

As Big Creek has been silent for a long time, I’ll write a bit of news.

Audley H. Austin paid Big Creek a short visit last Tuesday.

Miss Florence Wheeler and Miss Dicy Thomas have returned after a short stay in Logan.

There were quite a bunch of girls and boys at the croquet yards Sunday. Wonder who beat?

Miss Nell Perry made a flying trip to Logan, Monday.

Wonder how “Red” liked the car ride Sunday afternoon.

Jumbo Adams was seen on our streets here Sunday.

Mrs. John Roberts spent Sunday in Stone Branch and Kitchen.

Mr. Cecil Hager and Miss Nannie Lilly were out car riding Sunday afternoon.

Do you remember way back when Big Creek had only one automobile?

Charlie Harmon and Frank Toney spent all Sunday joy riding all by themselves.

We sure did have lots of noise here last Sunday. What is going to become of Big Creek?

Miss Pearl Mobley and Tom Vance were car riding last Monday.

Miss Susie Harmon spent Saturday night in Banco.

Florence how did you enjoy yourself Sunday?

What has become of Clay Pierce? I never see him any more. He must have been kidnapped.

Misses Marie Kitchen, Susie Harmon, Ruby Lucas, Lucille Toney, Christine Kitchen and Alta Ferrell were seen making their way to the croquet yard Sunday evening.

Miss Gladys Sanders has come home after a weeks’ stay on the farm.

Mrs. Ethel Hunter was visiting her father here but has returned to her home in Stollings, W.Va.

Well as news is scarce this week will send more next time.

With good luck and best wishes to the dear old Banner.

Big Creek 06.06.1924

27 Thursday Aug 2015

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Big Creek, Con Chafin, Dennie Morris, Earley Trent, Earthel Hill, Erskine Elkins, Ethel Elkins, Franklin Estep, George Shackleford, Georgia Lilly, Georgia Thomas, Glen Alum, Hamlin, Henlawson, I.J. Elkins, Jessie Toney, Limestone, Lincoln County, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Luther Elkins, Myrtle Mobley, Nan Vance, Philip Hager, Rector, West Virginia

An unknown local correspondent from Big Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on June 6, 1924:

We sure are having some weather down here at present time.

Miss Georgia Thomas named her son after Con Chafin.

Miss Myrtle Mobley arrived home from Logan Tuesday.

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Luther Elkins, a fine big boy on May 25.

Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hager of Hamlin have been visiting relatives of Big Creek.

Ms. Erskine Elkins paid Rector, W.Va., a visit Sunday. Erskine tell us if you saw Sadie.

Miss Georgia Lilly looks awful lonesome since Mr. Dennie Morris broke with her.

Gracie tell us why you let Rubie take Earl.

Miss Ethel Elkins and Mr. Earthel Hill are engaged to be married June 25.

Rev. I.J. Elkins preached an interesting sermon at Limestone Sunday.

Mr. George Shackleford of Henlawson was visiting Big Creek Sunday. Tell us George why you were looking across the river so lonesome like.

Mr. Jessie Toney must have the blues about something. He plays the Victrola from 8 o’clock in the morning until 10 in the afternoon. His favorite piece is “Red Hot Mama.”

Mrs. Earley Trent of Glen Alum is visiting Mrs. Luther Elkins.

Mrs. Nan Vance has been ill for several days but is improving now.

Mr. Franklin Estep had a long chat with Miss Ethel Elkins this morning.

Gladys, you better step up or she will beat your time.

T.S. Godby & Co.

14 Tuesday Apr 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Creek, Timber

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Godby and Berry dissolve timber partnership LCB 07.16.1891

Logan County Banner (Logan, WV), 16 July 1891

Chapmanville District schools (1908)

15 Thursday Jan 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Creek, Big Harts Creek, Chapmanville, Halcyon, Spottswood, Timber, Warren, Whirlwind

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In 1908, A.J. Fowler, James Lowe, and Alfred Cabell, members of the Chapmanville District board of education, recorded deeds for district school property at the Logan County (WV) Clerk’s Office. Most of the deeds had been previously destroyed in a house fire. At the time of their destruction, 1897, Joe Phipps was secretary of the district board of education. Given below is the date of transfer, the grantor’s name, the location of the property, and the amount of money paid by the board to the grantor.

October 3, 1896: Louisa Butcher, 1/2 acre on Crawley Creek, near Striker, $25

August 4, 1897: Betsy Fowler, widow of Theophilus Fowler, et al, 1/4 acre Fowler’s Branch in Chapmanville, $50

August 10, 1897: Jennie Dingess, widow of Peter Dingess, and David C. Dingess, 1/2 acre Tim’s Fork, $0

August 10, 1897: James I. Dingess and Martha J. Dingess, “Rocky School,” 1/2 acre mouth Rocky Branch, $30

August 10, 1897: Harvey and Harriet Thompson, 1/2 acre, East Fork, $15

August 10, 1897: Lucinda Lucas, main Harts Creek, $8

August 10, 1897: Jane Ferrell, widow of J.T. Ferrell, et al, Lane School, $15

August 10, 1897: Hugh Dingess, Smoke House Fork, $15

August 10, 1897: Louisa Butcher, widow of John G. Butcher, 1/2 acre Crawley, Striker, $20

August 10, 1897: Anthony and Alafair Adams, mouth of Buck Fork, $0

August 10, 1897: E.C. and Harriett Duty, 1/2 acre North Fork, “North Fork School,” $15

August 10, 1897: Robert L. Barker and Dorcas Barker, widow of William, Big Creek, “Barker School,” $15

August 10, 1897: J.E. and Mary Peck (originally from Green Farley), Three Forks of Crawley, $10

August 17, 1897: Polly Conley, widow of Garland B. Conley, et al, Smoke House, $8

August 18, 1897: Sophia and David Kinser, Trace Fork, $0

August 24, 1897: Mary Ann and Burwell Farley, Smoke House Fork, $15

February 7, 1902: Robert and Almeda Mullins, main Harts Creek, $10

January 2, 1904: F.D. Young Tie & Lumber Company of Huntington, 1/2 acre Marsh Fork Branch of West Fork, $10

December 2, 1905: M.D. and M.J. Stone, 425/1000 acre, $25

July 21, 1908: S.B. and Etta Robertson and Bruce McDonald, Lot 64 in Chapmanville, $125

 

Harts Creek District schools and teachers, 1926-1927

05 Monday Jan 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Atenville, Big Creek, Big Harts Creek, Big Ugly Creek, Dollie, Ferrellsburg, Fourteen, Gill, Green Shoal, Harts, Leet, Little Harts Creek, Queens Ridge, Rector, Sand Creek

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In 1926-1927, the West Virginia Educational Directory provided the following information regarding Harts Creek District’s 21 schools, school locations, teachers, and enrollment. Harts Creek District is located in Lincoln County.

Adkins School at Queens Ridge, Jamie Nelson, 28

Atenville School at Queens Ridge, Jessie Brumfield, 39

Broad Branch School at Banco, Ruby Bowling, 16

Cole Branch School at Queens Ridge, Rebel Adkins, 42

Copley Trace School at Queens Ridge, Luther Manns, 36

Dollie School at Rector, W.J. Hauldren, —

Fourteen School at Rector?, Bessie Thompson, 41

Gartin School at Queens Ridge, G.W. Nicholas, 8

Gill School at Gill, Sylvia Cyfers, 15

Green Shoals School at Ferrellsburg, Charles Gore, 44

Harts School at Harts, Nora Brumfield, 20

High Top School at Queens Ridge, Lucy Dingess, 44

Leet School at Gill, Vesta Cyfers, 39

Limestone School at Big Creek, Garnett Hickman, 14

Lucas School at Rector, Walter Hauldren, 20

Mans School at Queens Ridge, Mae Cane, 34

Perry School at Queens Ridge, Charley Tomblin, 20

Sand Creek School at Queens Ridge, Ed Brumfield, 22

Stone School at Queens Ridge, R.L. Martin, 27

Toney School at Rector, Maud Pugh, 25

Walker School at Ferrellsburg, Enos Dial, 15

The highest paid teachers are given below:

Maud Pugh, $960/yr.

Charlie Gore, $840/yr.

W.J. Hauldren, $840/yr.

Walter Hauldren, $840/yr.

Garnett Hickman, $840/yr.

The lowest paid teachers received $400/yr.

Source: West Virginia Educational Directory for the School Year 1926-1927

Harts area teachers, 1925-1926

03 Saturday Jan 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Atenville, Big Creek, Big Harts Creek, Big Ugly Creek, Ferrellsburg, Gill, Hamlin, Harts, Leet, Logan, Queens Ridge, Rector, Sand Creek, Shively, Whirlwind, Yantus

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A.T. Miller, Alice Dingess, Anna Adams, Anna Butcher, Anna Dingess, Beatrice Dingess, Beulah M. Rickman, Blanche Mae Lambert, Boone County, Chapmanville District, Charlie Gore, Cole Adams, David E. Johnson, Dixie Mullins, E.V. Parsons, Ed Brumfield, education, Enos Dial, Everett Dingess, Fay Gill, Fisher B. Adkins, Fred Wilt, genealogy, Gill School, Glen Dingess, Harts Creek District, history, Howard Adams, Ina Adams, Jessie Brumfield, Kile Topping, Lester H. Cross, Lincoln County, Lizzie Nelson, Logan, Logan County, Lot W. Adams, Lucy Dingess, M.F. Tomblin, Nora Brumfield, Reb Adkins, Rufus P. Lambert, Shively, Sylvia Cyfers, teacher, Thomas J. McGinnis, Ula Adams, Wallace Hayner, Walter Hauldren, West Virginia, Whirlwind, Willie J. Williams, Yantus

In 1925-1926, Lincoln County (WV) Superintendent of Schools Rufus P. Lambert of Hamlin and Logan County (WV) Superintendent of Schools E.V. Parsons of Logan issued information regarding teachers in their respective counties for publication in the West Virginia Educational Directory. Given below are the names of Harts area teachers, post office address, enrollment, and county of employment. NOTE: Teachers did not necessarily teach in their immediate locale.

Anna Adams, Whirlwind, 38, Logan

Cole Adams, Queens Ridge, 24, Logan

Howard Adams, Whirlwind, 36, Logan

Ina Adams, Shively, 32, Logan

Lot W. Adams, Big Creek, 8, Lincoln

Ula Adams, Yantus, 34, Logan

Fisher B. Adkins, Hart’s, 42, Logan

Rebel Adkins, Queens Ridge, 24, Lincoln

Ed Brumfield, Harts, 25, Lincoln

Jessie Brumfield, Harts, 45, Lincoln

Nora Brumfield, Harts, 20, Lincoln

Anna Butcher, Shively, 65, Logan

Lester H. Cross, Shively, 32, Logan

Sylvia Cyfers, Leet, 40, Lincoln

Enos Dial, Harts, 40, Lincoln

Alice Dingess, Queens Ridge, 66, Logan

Anna Dingess, Queens Ridge, 28, Logan

Beatrice Dingess, Hart’s, 12, Logan

Everett Dingess, Ferrellsburg, 36, Logan

Glen Dingess, Leet, 24, Lincoln

Lucy Dingess, Queens Ridge, 28, Logan

Fay Gill Frye, Gill, 33, Lincoln

Charlie Gore, Ferrrellsburg, 43, Lincoln

Walter Hauldren, Rector, 26, Lincoln

Wallace Haynor, Rector, 25, Lincoln

David E. Johnson, Dollie, 24, Lincoln

Blanche Mae Lambert, Sand Creek, 19, Lincoln

Thomas J. McGinnis, Whirlwind, 49, Logan

A.T. Miller, Danville, 12 Lincoln

Dixie Mullins, Queens Ridge, 35, Logan

Lizzie Nelson, Harts, 18, Lincoln

Beulah M. Rickman, Gill, 14, Lincoln

M.F. Tomblin, Queens Ridge, 44, Lincoln

Kile Topping, Atenville, 22, Lincoln

Willie J. Williams, Queens Ridge, 30, Lincoln

Fred Wilt, Rector, 7, Lincoln

The highest paid teachers are given below:

Lot W. Adams, $960/yr.

Fisher B. Adkins, $840/yr.

Alice Dingess, $840/yr.

Fay Gill Frye, $840/yr.

Charlie Gore, $840/yr.

A.T. Miller, $840/yr.

Walter Hauldren, $820/yr.

Beatrice Dingess, $800/yr.

The lowest paid teachers received $400/yr.

Source: West Virginia Educational Directory for the School Year 1925-1926

Big Creek Budget 09.18.1903

29 Monday Dec 2014

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Creek

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“Forest,” a local correspondent at Big Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, written on September 15, which the Logan Banner printed on Friday, September 18, 1903:

Seeing your earnest solicitation for correspondents from each village, we will try to give you a few items from this vicinity.

The drought still continues in this section of the country and people and property are almost suffering from want of water.

The law school convened Monday with W.H. Vickers as teacher. We predict for him a successful term of school.

Work on the new residence of W.B. Phipps, near the Lane, is being rapidly pushed forward. Hunter Bros. are doing the work.

Quite a number of our young people attended church on Hewett Sunday.

We are pleased to chronicle that R.E. Vickers is able to be out again after being confined to his room several weeks with typhoid fever.

Miss Sally Blevins has been the honored guest of Mrs. J.L. McComas at Manila for several days.

Charley Ferrell, a prominent young man from St. Albans, was transacting business on the creek last week.

Rev. Peter Craddock preached to a large congregation at the Lane Saturday night. We hope the people will all turn out to hear him again Thursday night.

Miss Grace McComas of Lake came over Sunday to stay with her uncle, J.L. McComas, and attend school at Hurricane.

Mrs. J.M. Nelson and children, who have been visiting friends and relatives here for several weeks, will leave next week for her home in Kanawha county.

Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Mitchell, Misses Susie and Anna Garrett and Otto Bethel were pleasant callers at the home of John Phipps last Sunday and were treated to a nice lot of melons.

Gill News 06.28.1923

21 Thursday Aug 2014

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Barboursville, Big Creek, Big Ugly Creek, Gill, Sand Creek

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Ada Sperry, Barboursville, Big Creek, Brad Gill, Bradyville, Cesco Messinger, coal, education, Elmer Fry, Fay Gill, genealogy, Gill, Hager, Harvey May, history, Huntington, Lee Adkins, Lincoln County, Lincoln Republican, M. Nelson, Maggie Sperry, Maud Gill, Parker Lucas, preacher, Sand Creek, singing schools, W.M. Sperry, West Virginia

An unnamed local correspondent from Gill in Lincoln County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Lincoln Republican printed on Thursday, June 28, 1923:

Miss Fay Gill begins her school here on the 6th of August.

M. Nelson, of Barboursville, preached an able sermon at Gill last Sunday.

Parker Lucas preached a fine sermon here last Sunday night.

Prof. Lee Adkins, of Hager has completed a fine singing school at Sand Creek. He has taught three at Gill, and will teach another one in the near future.

Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Sperry, of Gill, were visiting relatives and friends at Hager last week. They were accompanied by their small daughters, Misses Ada and Maggie.

Miss Maud Gill began teaching the Bradyville school on last Monday.

Brad Gill was a recent visitor in Huntington.

Cesco Messinger caught a 15-pound fish one day last week.

Elmer Fry has been getting our coal bank ties during the past week.

Uncle Harve May was visiting relatives at Big Creek the latter part of last week.

Did you ever notice that when people hear of some little talk that doesn’t amount to anything, how it goes over the country; and then when they hear of anything that amounts to a great deal you hardly ever hear it mentioned?

Big Creek News 05.24.1923

11 Monday Aug 2014

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Creek, Leet, Logan, Toney

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An unnamed local correspondent from Big Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Lincoln Republican printed on Thursday, May 24, 1923:

The Operetta given Saturday night by the Glee Club was enjoyed by many citizens of Big Creek. The Operetta was a great success and shows great talent among the girls of this place.

Miss Mayhill Ferrell spent the weekend with relatives in Logan.

Mr. Bill Vance made a business trip to Huntington Thursday.

Miss Hazel Toney has returned to her position in the Sheriff’s office in Logan, after a visit to home folks here.

Mr. Willie Harmon is in Charleston on business.

Dr. Whithill was called to Leet recently to see Miss Wealthy Lambert, who is very ill with measles.

Miss Opal Hager is spending the week with relatives at Spears.

Uncle Brad Toney, of Toney, was the recent guest of relatives here.

Miss Georgia Lilly, who has been ill for some time, was removed to the Guyan Valley Hospital Sunday.

Rev. J. Green McNeely, of Logan, was a visitor here Sunday.

Mr. W.B. Toney motored to Logan Sunday to see the big ball game.

Jessie Toney, of this place is in Louisville, Ky., attending the dental college.

Mrs. Alta Gill was a Huntington visitor Sunday.

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