Category Archives: Stone Branch

Big Creek News 04.28.1922

22 Sunday Mar 2020

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A correspondent named “Phil” from Big Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following news, which the Logan Banner printed on April 28, 1922:

Earl McComas, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.B. McComas, died last week of pneumonia.

Dr. Whitehall who has been visiting friends and relatives in South Bend, Ind., for the past week or ten days has returned.

Mr. P.M. Toney has been attending business matters in Huntington for the past week.

Mr. Howard Fry of Sand Creek died last week of pneumonia and influenza.

Big Creek is coming to the front more every day. We note that the picture theatre is running three days a week instead of two.

Additional News:

Mrs. Lewis Stowers who has been in for some time died Monday night and was buried Tuesday evening.

Serious murder case at Ferrellsburg last Sunday evening; it is said that Albert Messer killed Ike Dean which was a very bloody and sad affair, which is said to be the result of an old grudge. Messer surrendered to authorities and was taken to Hamlin to jail Tuesday morning.

Mrs. Stone has been away visiting relatives in Huntington for the past week and taking a rest after a spell of sickness.

Frank Stone brakeman on the switch engine at Big Creek was hit by a switch lever, slightly injuring the left side of his face, and has been off from duty for the past ten days on that account. He returned to work on Tuesday.

There was a large freight wreck just below Stone Branch Monday at noon. 15 freight cars derailed and caused passenger trains to transfer Monday evening. The wreck was cleared after several hours work with the tool cars.

Chapmanville News 05.05.1922

15 Sunday Mar 2020

Posted by in Big Creek, Chapmanville, Coal, Huntington, Logan, Stone Branch

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A correspondent named “Uncle Joe” from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following news, which the Logan Banner printed on May 5, 1922:

We are still having fair days and cool nights.

Miss Ruby Wagner has returned from the hospital at Huntington and is getting along nicely.

Mr. Oscar Langdon has left our town for Cincinnati.

Miss Alma Wagner looked lonesome Sunday. Where was L.T., Alma?

We wonder where they go when they take a ride here?

We saw two sweet gigglers out promenading all alone Sunday. Where were the boys?

Bug makes several trips to town during the day, but what does he care, for he gets his rides free.

Miss Eunice Ward and Mr. Hobert Spurlock were at the show Saturday night.

Miss Queeney Conley was shopping in town this week.

Some of the young folks were calling on Miss Clee Conley and thought they were on a merry go round.

Every person is always anxious to know who sends in the news. We wonder, who sent this?

Still more improvements and better wages at the mines here. You ought to make good money, boys.

When is Rev. Langdon going to preach for us again? It seems a long time between times.

Did we see Miss Maud Garrett and Mr. Wilbart Langdon out walking Sunday, or was it just imagination?

You’re not in style in our town unless you have a gray cap.

Mr. Roy Hager, of Big Creek, was calling on Miss Ida Butcher Sunday.

The handsomest man of Chapmanville has gone to work.

Mrs. Levy Hensley and daughter have returned to their home at Chapmanville after a short visit at Stone Branch.

Anna Justice, Hattie Clay and Mazie Bates were calling on Lola and Wanda Ferrell Sunday.

Mrs. Nettie Pauley was visiting relatives in this town Sunday.

Mr. Morgan Garrett has gone to work in Logan.

Stone Branch News 09.14.1923

23 Thursday Jan 2020

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A correspondent named “Snow Ball” from Stone Branch in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following news, which the Logan Banner printed on September 14, 1923:

As Rosebud didn’t write last week, think I will try and write this week.

The weather is very unpleasant at this writing.

Mr. Bob Ferrell is seen out car riding occasionally.

We are sorry to say that our friend Malinda Workman is very ill at this writing.

Miss Bonnie Covert has been entertaining relatives the last few days.

Miss Rosa Workman and Miss Sadie Ferguson seem to enjoy carrying water.

Miss Nannie Lilly was seen reading a letter containing 13 pages Friday. I wonder if it wasn’t from Lorado? She said not.

Stone Branch News 01.11.1924

29 Tuesday Oct 2019

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A correspondent named “Sweet Marie” from Stone Branch in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following news, which the Logan Banner printed on January 11, 1924:

We are having some bad weather at the present writing.

There is a lot of sickness in our camps at this time.

Miss Hattie Loud and Roberta Russell was calling on Sadie Ferguson Tuesday evening.

Mrs. Lizzie McComas and Mrs. Bill Skeens of Henlawson was visiting friends at this place Saturday night and Sunday.

Wonder how the boys like their teacher here.

Haskell Compton was visiting Frank Rice Sunday afternoon.

They are holding a revival at this place. Everybody is invited to attend.

Mrs. Bill Rice was calling on Mrs. Von Browning Sunday evening.

Stone Branch 08.24.1923

15 Sunday Sep 2019

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A correspondent named “Three Pals” from Stone Branch in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following news, which the Logan Banner printed on August 24, 1923:

We are sorry to say that Chester Curtis is on the sick list.

Mrs. McKenzie and Mrs. Smith were calling on Mrs. Williamson Sunday evening.

Mrs. Stiltner and Mrs. McComas were calling on Mrs. Stiltner Sunday.

Martha Roberts has gone to Ohio to pay her mother a visit.

Mrs. Bledsoe was calling on Mrs. Roberts Saturday.

Miss Norma Saunders and Miss Pearl Mabblie have gone to Cincinnati.

Sherman Hobbs and Ross Smith were seen going down the road Saturday.

Mr. Stiltner and Mr. Smith sure do enjoy going to lodge.

Mr. McKenzie and Mr. Marshall were seen going down the road Saturday.

Miss Nella McKenzie was calling on Miss Nellie Stiltner Saturday night.

Miss Rubie Lucas and Miss Sadie Ferguson were the dinner guests of Miss Nellie McKenzie.

Mrs. Rebecca McKenzie called on Mrs. Little Sunday evening.

Some combinations–Boyd and his slop bucket; Gracie and her bonnet; Nellie and her cretonne dress; Sadie and her wrist watch; Rebecca and her silk dress; Mrs. Smith and her milk pail; Ruben and his wagon; Nellie and her silk dress; Gracie and her hair net; Nannie and her business course; Bob Ferrell and his cat; Frank and his milk pail; Lee and his dog.

Mrs. Little was calling on Mrs. McKenzie Sunday evening.

Mrs. Bessie Dean of Braeholm was calling on Mrs. Ferguson.

Big Creek News 09.12.1924

11 Wednesday Sep 2019

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A unknown correspondent from Big Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following news, which the Logan Banner printed on September 12, 1924:

Big Creek is still on the go-go-go.

A large crowd attended the basket meeting on North Fork Sunday.

One of our Big Creek boys, Mr. Tom Vance was injured badly by falling from a telephone pole Sunday.

Mrs. Linnie Workman of this place is moving to Stone Branch.

Mr. Cecil Hager and Miss Nannie Lilly attended the basket meeting Sunday.

Mr. Charles Harmon and Miss Mobley were seen talking once more.

Mrs. Nannie Mobley is purchasing her a new home in Huntington.

Mr. Cecil Hager will leave for Logan September 12, where he will take up clerking in the Guyan Valley Drug store. Won’t Nannie be lonesome.

Miss Susie Harmon left for Huntington Sunday to attend school.

Mr. Wert Ellis and Georgia Thomas were seen out car riding Sunday.

Daily happenings–Pearl S. and drug store; Bill and his keys; Oran and his straw stack; Pearl going to see Tom; Mae and her sweetie; Gladys and her traveling case; Nannie and her dust; Cecil and his Lollipop; Lucile and her slippers; Susie and her chewing gum; Nealin and the chickens; Norma and her Gray; Myrtle and her sun grins.

Stone Branch Colored News 01.12.1923

14 Friday Jun 2019

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A correspondent named “S.T.B.” from Stone Branch in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following “colored” news, which the Logan Banner printed on January 12, 1923:

Mrs. Lucy Woodie has been visiting home folks at Ashland and we are very glad to have her back again.

Rev. Dan Claytor preached for us Sunday night. It was a very small attendance. Dear people, why don’t you come to the church and hear the word of the Lord?

Mrs. Minnie Gayhart is very sick at this time. We hope to see her improving soon.

Hughie Smith was here Tuesday. Hurry up, Hughie. Things are looking very sad without you.

Mrs. Mary Johnson and Mrs. A.J. Dickerson were seen going to the store Monday.

Mrs. Fannie Hill is progressing nicely with her school.

Nathaniel Hogans is able to be at school again.

Stone Branch is getting more like a city every day.

Famous combinations: A.J. Dickerson and his wagon; Mr. Will Woodie and his slop bucket; Samuel Thomas and his oil can; John Smith and his baby; Mrs. Lucy Woodie and her traveling bag.

Stone Branch Colored News 07.28.1922

08 Saturday Jun 2019

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A correspondent named “The Two Gypsies” from Stone Branch in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following “colored” news, which the Logan Banner printed on July 28, 1922:

The ladies helping hand club spent the day in prayer services led by Sister Mollie Claton. We had a good and successful service.

Mrs. Genoa Page has been on the sick list for a few days. She went to the Kessler hospital Monday but she is at home again.

Mrs. Hazel Smith and Miss Bessie Burney have returned home again.

Mrs. Lucy Woodie has been on the sick list for a few days.

Mrs. Mary Coltrane made a visit here last week.

Mrs. Tom Smoot of Madison was visiting church Sunday.

Mr. A.J. Dickerson went to Huntington last week to take Nathaniel Hogans to the hospital. He is home now and is somewhat improved.

Elizabeth Dickerson and Georgia Smith went to Sunday school Sunday. The Lesson was discussed by Bro. Craddock, the teacher.

Mrs. Mary Hudson is visiting Mrs. Mollie Clayton.

Mrs. Della Ferguson and daughters were seen at the carnival. We hope they had a nice time.

Stone Branch News 06.23.1922

30 Wednesday Jan 2019

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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.

Stone Branch News 08.31.1923

16 Sunday Dec 2018

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A correspondent named “Rose Bud” from Stone Branch in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on August 31, 1923:

The weather is very warm at this writing.

Mrs. N. Williamson is on the sick list at this writing.

Mrs. Hade Smith enjoyed herself car riding Sunday afternoon.

Little Ona Spencer is very sick at this writing.

We are glad to see our friends Mr. and Mrs. Murphy back home again.

The girls around Stone Branch seem to be enjoying themselves nowadays.

Miss Nell McKenzie and Miss Nell Stellner were taking in the lodge supper Friday night.

Miss Nannie Lilly was seen out walking with her best fellow Sunday evening.

Mrs. Compton and family paid Mrs. Bledsoe and also Mrs. Williamson a visit Monday evening.

Everybody is preparing themselves for the basket dinner at the Lane school house Sunday.

Miss Rosa Workman was calling on Miss Nannie Lilly last week.

Mrs. Marshall is preparing to go to Huntington to visit her parents.

Miss Nannie Lilly and Mr. Ote Belcher seem to be all smiles when Cecil isn’t around.

Mr. and Mrs. Ora Crumb, of Henlawson, were calling on Mr. and Mrs. Murphy Sunday.

Daily happenings: Robert and his bunch of sweetness, Wyla and his ranger, Celo and his best girl, Randolph and his mountain trail, Florence and her wrist watch, Nanna and Josie gathering grapes.