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Banco News 06.29.1926

03 Saturday Feb 2018

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

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Appalachia, B.R. Lucas, Banco, Big Creek, Big Ugly Creek, C.C. Varney, C.E. Justice, Charles Robert, Clara Harmon, D.H. Harmon, Ed Stone Branch, Elm Street, Estep, Ethel Ferrell, Frank Pardue, Fred Lucas, genealogy, H.F. Lucas, history, Huntington, J.A. Stone, J.B. Lucas, J.H. Workman, J.W. Thomas, Jean Eleanor Lucas, Jennie Thomas, John Hager, John Workman, L.A. Ellis, Lane Church, Levi Duty, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Lynn Street, Madeline Varney, Marea Lucas, Mary Hager, Myrtle Lucas, Needmore, Nora Gullett, Risby Stone, Robert Gullet, Ruby McGraw, Samuel Pardue, singing schools, Spring Dale, Squirrel Branch, Ted Hager, West Virginia, Willard Varney

An unknown correspondent from Banco on Big Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on June 29, 1926:

Up the poplar and down the pine

We sure do think The Banner is fine.

A large crowd attended the singing at Banco last Sunday.

J.A. Stone and John Hager motored to Huntington last Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Thomas and daughter Jenie of Estep were calling in Banco last Saturday.

Frank Pardue of Big Creek was calling on homefolks at this place Saturday and Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Thomas attended singing school at Banco Sunday.

Miss Ruby McGraw of Logan was visiting her mother, Mrs. Nora Gullett, on Ed Stone Branch Saturday and Sunday.

Mrs. L.A. Ellis of Needmore is visiting in Logan this week.

B.R. Lucas and son Fred and daughter Marea attended the business meeting at the Lane church Saturday night.

Mrs. C.E. Justice and son Charles Robert of Elm Street were calling on Mrs. John Workman in Lynn Street Tuesday.

Mrs. J.H. Workman of Estep was a business caller in Banco last week.

Mrs. Levi Duty of Squirrel Branch was visiting her sister Mrs. Samuel Pardue and other relatives at this place Sunday.

Clara Harmon was the Sunday night guest of her sister, Mrs. Myrtle Lucas.

H.F. Lucas and little sister Jean Eleanor were out joy riding Sunday afternoon.

Mrs. Ethel Ferrell and children of Estep and Mrs. Mary Hager of Banco were visiting Mrs. Hager’s mother, Aunt Rispa Stone on Big Ugly last Tuesday and Wednesday.

Master Willard Varney of Estep was the Saturday night guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hager at this place.

Mrs. C.C. Varney and daughter Madeline, Mrs. J.B. Lucas and Miss Marea Lucas were the dinner guests of Mrs. D.H. Harmon Sunday.

The girls of Spring Dale and Banco can now don their traveling attire as Robert Gullet has bought a new 5-passenger automobile.

H.F. Lucas motored to the North Pole Sunday evening.

Rev. White will preach at the Ed Stone Branch next Saturday and Sunday. Everybody invited.

Banco News 06.10.1921

26 Friday Jan 2018

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

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Appalachia, Banco, Bell Queen, Big Creek, Bill Pauley, Bob Baisden, Bunce Queen, Charlie Ellis, genealogy, history, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Myrtle Duty, Nancy Duty, Rosa Ellis, Tara Baisden, W.B. Chapman, West Virginia

A correspondent named “Brown Eyes” from Banco on Big Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items dated June 7, which the Logan Banner printed on June 10, 1921:

Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Chapman have returned home from Logan where they have been visiting their daughter, Rosa Ellis.

Mrs. Bunce Queen was calling on home folks Monday.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Baisden, a son.

We are glad to note that Miss Myrtle Duty is improving.

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pauley were calling on Mrs. Bell Queen Saturday and Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Ellis were calling on the latter’s parents Wednesday.

Mrs. Tara Baisden was visiting Bunce Queen Sunday.

Nancy Duty has returned home after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Chapman.

Good wishes to the Banner. I promise to come again.

Banco News 06.18.1926

21 Sunday Jan 2018

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Banco, Battle of Blair Mountain, Big Creek, Big Ugly Creek, Chapmanville, Hamlin, Huntington

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Albert Estep, Appalachia, Banco, Banco School, Battle of Blair Mountain, Beatrice Lucas, Big Creek, Big Ugly Creek, Chapmanville, Clara Harmon, Clarence Ferrell, D.H. Harmon, Earl Justice, Ed Stone Branch, Elm Street, Etta Thomas, Fred Lowe, geneology, H.F. Lucas, Hassel Vance, Hattie Varney, Hazel Thomas, history, Huntington, J.A. Stone, J.A. Thomas, J.A. Varney, J.B. Lucas, J.W. Hager, Jesse Justice, Johnnie Ferrell, Kleenkoal, Limestone, Logan Banner, Logan County, Maria Lucas, Nellie Varney, Opal Workman, Pearl Hager, Peter Pinder, Polly Ellis, Pumpkin Center, R.L. Lucas, R.S. Pardue, Robert Chapman, singing schools, Taylor Stone, Ted Hager, Thomas' Circle, Virgil Thomas, West Virginia, Whitman

An unknown correspondent from Banco on Big Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on June 18, 1926:

A singing service was given at the Banco school house last Sunday by Prof. Albert Estep of Limestone. A very good crowd attended. All reported an enjoyable day.

Mr. R.L. Lucas and daughter Beatrice of Pumpkin Center attended singing at Banco last Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ferrell and little son Johnnie returned to their home at Huntington last Sunday by motor after a few days visit with Mrs. Ferrell’s parents on Big Ugly.

Wonder why Jesse Justice was looking so downhearted last Sunday evening? She’s gone, Jess, but she’ll come back.

Misses Pearl Hager and Opal Workman were the evening guest of Miss Maria Lucas last Sunday.

Wonder whose girl Hassel Vance was flirting with last Sunday? Be careful Hassell. Seybert might get mad.

Peter Pinder was seen going through Banco last week enroute to Big Ugly.

J.A. Stone returned to his home at Banco last Sunday after a few days in Huntington.

Mrs. R.S. Pardue of Big Creek was a business caller at Banco last Tuesday evening.

Mrs. J.A. Thomas and son Virgil of Estep was the Sunday and Monday guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Stone, at this place.

Miss Clara Harmon of Banco was a shopper in Big Creek last Thursday.

Fred Lowe of Kleenkoal who has been ill for a few weeks has returned to his home on Ed Stone Branch near Banco.

Mrs. Robert Chapman of Estep was a business caller in Banco last Tuesday.

Mr. Earl Justice of Whitman attended the singing school at Banco last Sunday and was also the guest of homefolks on Elm street.

Mrs. Polly Ellis of Big Creek, formerly of Estep, is visiting with her brother D.H. Harmon at Banco this week.

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hager of this place were calling in Big Creek last Sunday morning.

Mrs. Rosa Ellis of Needmore was the guest of Mrs. D.H. Harmon last Monday and Tuesday.

Frank Chapman returnred from Hamlin to his home in Estep via Banco last Monday. There must be some attractions up there, such as the beautiful milkmaids, etc.

Mr. H.F. Lucas made a flying trip to Chapmanville last Sunday evening. Wonder if he saw Tiny?

Mrs. D.H. Harmon and Mrs. J.W. Hager of this place were the guests of Mrs. J.A. Varney of Thomas Circle last Saturday and were served with a nice chicken dinner.

Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Stone and children of Blair were the guests of Mr. Stone’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Stone, at this place last Sunday.

Mrs. Hattie Varney and daughter Nellie and Mrs. Etta Thomas and daughter Hazel, all of Thomas Circle, were callers in Banco last Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Lucas were calling on Mrs. D.H. Harmon last Saturday.

Good luck to The Banner.

Banco News 06.04.1926

19 Friday Jan 2018

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Banco, Big Creek, Big Ugly Creek, Estep, Logan, West Hamlin

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Appalachia, B.R. Lucas, Banco, Banco School, Basil Duty, Big Creek, Big Ugly Creek, Braxton County, Charles C. Varney, Charles Duty, Charlotte Chapman, Elm Street, Estep, Frank Chapman, Fred Woolum, Freddie Lucas, genealogy, H.F. Lucas, history, J.A. Stone, J.B. Lucas, Jesse Justice, Johnnie Hager, L.A. Ellis, Lizzie Perdue, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Louise Perdue, Madeline Varney, Marea Lucas, Martinsburg, Mary Thomas, Mattie Varney, Millie Lancaster, Needmore, Okey Justice, Ollie Varney, Pumpkin Center, Robert Baisden, Shegon, Spring Dale, Sutton, teacher, West Hamlin, West Virginia, Whitman

An unknown correspondent from Banco on Big Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on June 4, 1926:

Here we are back again into our friendly circle, The Banner family, with a few items from the progressive little town of Banco.

Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Stone and Mrs. Lizzie Perdue and daughter, Louise, of Banco motored to West Hamlin last Sunday and all reported a very enjoyable day.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baisden and children of Needmore were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duty of Spring Dale last Tuesday.

B.R. Lucas and son Freddie of this place attended church at Big Creek last night.

Mrs. Charles C. Varney and daughter Madeline were the all day guests of Mrs. J.B. Lucas at Pumpkin Center last Wednesday.

Miss Charlotte Chapman of Estep was a business caller in Banco last week.

Wonder who the girl was at Big Creek last week that laid her arm around a Banco Boy’s neck for a strawberry?

Miss Marea Lucas was calling on Misses Mattie and Ollie Varney last Sunday afternoon.

Wonder how Basil Duty would like another trip to Big Ugly? Why not call a taxi next time, Basil?

Okey Justice of Whitman was calling on homefolks on Elm street last Sunday.

Wonder if Frank Chapman and Jesse Justice are having much success at Spring Dale? We wish them the best of luck. Be careful boys and don’t go any farther than the mill.

We saw in last week’s letter from Shegon an item which read like this: “Fred Woolum sure does look sweet in his new straw stack.” We have a boy in our town whose name is Fred Woolum and he also has a new straw stack. Just ask the girls of Sutton. They will tell the rest.

Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Hager of this place was a business caller in Big Creek last week.

Miss Millie Lancaster, teacher of the Banco school left for her home in Martinsburg, W.Va., last week. She will be missed by her many friends.

Mrs. L.A. Ellis of Needmore is visiting friends and relatives in Logan this week.

H.F. Lucas and father motored to Big Creek last Sunday.

Miss Mary Thomas of Estep was a caller in Banco last Tuesday night.

“Just a little sympathy for a boy whom we know well

Who met a girl at church in the Sunny Dell

And in the parlor when the lights were burning low,

A girl who left for Braxton county some little time ago.”

Success to The Banner readers.

Chapmanville News 02.25.1927

28 Tuesday Nov 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Banco, Chapmanville, Huntington

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Alva Duty, Appalachia, B.C. Ferrell, Banco, Bena Robertson, Cecil Shuff, Chapmanville, Dr. J.T. Ferrell, genealogy, Golden Workman, history, Huntington, Logan Banner, Logan County, Marea Lucas, Nettie Ballard, O.J. Moses, Paul Winters, Peach Creek, pleurisy, Short Lucas, West Virginia, Westerly, William Workman

An unknown correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on February 25, 1927:

William Workman, son of Golden Workman, is improving since the operation for side pleurisy. He was brought here from a hospital at Huntington. The nurse, Miss Collins and Dr. Ferrell, are caring for him.

Cecil Shuff and Miss Bena Robertson from Peach Creek spent Sunday with Mrs. Nettie Ballard here.

Paul Winters who is attending school at Huntington spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents at this place.

Miss Marea Lucas spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents at Banco.

Mr. and Mrs. Alva Duty and family from Westerly are visiting friends at this time.

Short Lucas was seen in our town Sunday. Wonder for whom he was looking?

O.J. Moses has left for Huntington where he will spend a few days with his parents.

B.C. Ferrell and family spent Sunday with homefolks.

Combinations: Miss Collins and Dr. Ferrell visiting the sick; Hazel and her new dress; Fred J. going up the branch; Arnold and his smiles; Kyle looking downhearted; Wetzel calling on his girl; Ward and Paul out walking; Red and his boots; Mary looking for Vanzel.

Chapmanville News 05.27.1921

14 Thursday Sep 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Banco, Chapmanville, Ferrellsburg, Huntington

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A.H. Curry, Appalachia, Arnold Saunders, Banco, Chapmanville, Charles Hainor, Cleophas Saunders, Emma Stowers, Erie Blevins, Ferrellsburg, genealogy, George Seagraves, ginseng, Glenna Beckett, Hewlette Curry, history, Homer McDonald, Howard Barker, Hughey, Huntington, Ida Blevins, Jeffrey, Jesse Mullins, Jessie Adkins, Lace Browning, Lacy Ball, Logan Banner, Logan County, Nellie Barker, Opal Bryant, Peach Creek, Ross Stowers, Ruth Beckett, Saunders and Barker, Sid Croft, Thermal Hainor, Walton Garrett, West Virginia, Willard Curry

An unknown correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on May 27, 1921:

Mr. Cleophas Saunders and Sid Croft motored over from Jeffrey Monday to attend to business matters here.

Mrs. George Seagraves was calling on Miss Emma Stowers Tuesday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Hewlette Curry of Huntington are spending the week with Mr. Curry’s parents here.

Arnold Saunders, the popular young clerk in the store of Saunders and Barker, was called to his home the first of the week on account of the death of a friend.

Miss Jessie Adkins of Ferrellsburg is staying with her sister, Mrs. Lace Browning, of this place.

Mr. and Mrs. Hewlette Curry were the guests of Mrs. Willard Curry Friday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. George Seagraves were calling on Mrs. A.H. Curry Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Walton Garrett visited relatives at Banco Sunday.

Miss Erie Blevins left Monday for an extended visit with her sister, Mrs. Homer McDonald at Hughey.

Miss Ross Stowers is spending the week with her sister at Peach Creek.

Lacy Ball of Jeffrey was calling on Miss Nellie Barker Sunday.

Jesse Mullins and family were motoring Sunday.

Miss Ida Blevins was calling on Miss Thermal Hainor Sunday afternoon.

Charles Hainor and  Howard Barker were out ginseng digging Friday. They made a tour of about twelve miles through the hills and only dug six bunches each. Better luck next time, boys.

Misses Glenna and Ruth Beckett were calling on Miss Opal Bryant Sunday.

Note: This entry was dated May 18, 1921.

Post Offices of Logan County, WV (1926)

17 Saturday Jun 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Battle of Blair Mountain, Big Creek, Big Harts Creek, Chapmanville, Logan, Man, Shively, Stone Branch, Whirlwind, Yantus

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Accoville, Amherstdale, Appalachia, Banco, Barnabus, Battle of Blair Mountain, Big Creek, Braeholm, Chapmanville, Christian, Clothier, Corco, Crites, Crown, Curry, Davin, Dehue, Emmett, Ethel, Fort Branch, Henlawson, Hetzel, history, Holden, Isom, Kistler, Kitchen, Lake, Landville, Latrobe, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Lorado, Lundale, Lyburn, Macbeth, Mallory, Man, Manbar, McConnell, Micco, Monaville, Monclo, Mount Gay, Omar, Peach Creek, Pecks Mill, Robinette, Rossmore, Sarah Ann, Sharples, Shegon, Shively, Slagle, Sovereign, Stirrat, Stollings, Stone Branch, Switzer, Taplin, Three Forks, Verdunville, Verner, West Virginia, Whirlwind, Whitman, Wilkinson, Yantus, Yolyn

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Logan (WV) Banner, 24 September 1926.

Harts Creek District Educational Directory, 1914-1929

12 Monday Jun 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Banco, Big Harts Creek, Big Ugly Creek, Dollie, Ferrellsburg, Fourteen, Harts, Queens Ridge, Rector, Sand Creek, Toney

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Appalachia, Banco, Ben Walker, board of education, Bob Brumfield, Brad Toney, education, Ferrellsburg, genealogy, Harts, Harts Creek District, history, James B. Toney, Jim Brumfield, Joe Maynard, John Hager, Lee Toney, Lewis Dempsey, Lincoln County, M.F. McComas, Matthew Farley, Milt Ferrell, Queens Ridge, Ralph Nelson, Rector, Robert Martin, Sand Creek, Toney, Ward Brumfield, Watson Adkins, West Virginia

The following persons served as members of the Harts Creek District Board of Education in Lincoln County, WV:

1914-1915

B.W. Walker, president, Ferrellsburg

Lewis Dempsey, commissioner, Ferrellsburg

B.D. Toney, commissioner, Toney

Ward Brumfield, secretary, Queens Ridge

1915-1916

J.B. Toney, president, Queens Ridge

Lee Toney, commissioner, Rector

B.D. Toney, commissioner, Toney

Ward Brumfield, secretary, Ferrellsburg

1916-1917

J.B. Toney, president, Queens Ridge

Lee Toney, commissioner, Rector

B.D. Toney, commissioner, Toney

Ward Brumfield, secretary, Harts

1917-1918

J.B. Toney, president, Queens Ridge

Lee Toney, commissioner, Rector

John Hager, commissioner, Rector

Ward Brumfield, secretary, Harts

1918-1919

J.B. Toney, president, Queens Ridge

Lee Toney, commissioner, Rector

John Hager, commissioner, Rector

Ward Brumfield, secretary, Harts

1919-1920

M.F. McComas, president, Banco

Ralph Nelson, commissioner, Queens Ridge

John M. Hager, commissioner, Rector

Watson Adkins, secretary, Sand Creek

1920-1921

M.F. McComas, president, Banco

Ralph Nelson, commissioner, Queens Ridge

John M. Hager, commissioner, Rector

Lewis Dempsey, secretary, Harts

1921-1922

No board members listed

1922-1923

J.M. Ferrell, president, Dollie

Watson Adkins, secretary, Harts

1923-1924

Robert Brumfield, president, Harts

Ward Brumfield, secretary, Harts

1924-1925

Robert Brumfield, president, Harts

James Brumfield, commissioner, Ferrellsburg

J.M. Ferrell, commissioner, Rector

Ward Brumfield, secretary, Harts

1925-1926

No board members listed

1926-1927

Robert Brumfield, president, Harts

Milton Ferrell, commissioner, Rector

James Brumfield, commissioner, Toney

Robert Martin, secretary, Queens Ridge

1928-1929

M.C. Farley, president, Fourteen

Gilbert Toppings, commissioner, Queens Ridge

Joe Maynard, commissioner, no address given

R.L. Martin, secretary, Queens Ridge

NOTE: In 1928-1929, Harts Creek District had 24 one-room schools with a total enrollment of 574.

Big Creek News 08.13.1926

09 Friday Jun 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Banco, Big Creek, Chapmanville, Estep

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A.D. Shriver, Abe Martin, Appalachia, Banco, Big Creek, Carlos Ferrell, Cecil Butcher, Chapmanville, Ed Belcher, Ella Jane Toney, Estep, F.W. Saltsman, genealogy, Grace Workman, history, Julia Thomas, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Mae Shriver, Manila, organ, Ottie Vance, Polly Ellis, Princess Butcher, Robert Chapman, Roy Chapman, Walter Ferrell, West Virginia, Wilbur Walford

Abe Martin from Big Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on August 13, 1926:

We are having fine weather and a lively time in Big Creek.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Belcher of Logan motored to Big Creek where they visited Miss Harmon for a short time.

Cecil Butcher of Chapmanville and Miss Ottie Vance of this place to enjoy motoring.

Mrs. Mae Shriver was seen playing croquet at her mother-in-law’s, Mrs. A.D. Shriver, Saturday.

F.W. Saltsman, the agent, sure does his duty.

Roy Chapman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chapman, is very ill at present. We hope he will be well soon and his parents, relatives, and friends have our sympathy.

Carlos and Walter Ferrell and Misses Grace Workman and Ella Jane Toney of Chapmanville were joy riding Sunday afternoon.

Wilbur Walford of this place has been very ill for the past few weeks, but we are glad to say is some better.

Miss Princess Butcher seemed to be downhearted Sunday. Cheer up, Princess. Archie will be back soon.

Mrs. Polly Ellis has been visiting relatives at Estep and Banco. We sure do miss her in Big Creek.

Julia Thomas seemed to be blue Sunday. Cheer up, Julia. He’ll come back.

Come on Chapmanville and Manila and Banco. We know writing is hard work but the hands that work will make the world go and for pep we don’t lack. This is our motto: Work ahead and never look back.

Mr. Adams sure does believe in playing the organ. Don’t you imagine he gets tired?

Banco News 05.28.1926

29 Monday May 2017

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

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Albert Chafin, Appalachia, Banco, Basil Duty, Big Creek, Carmine Hager, Cecil Hager, Chapmanville, Charles Duty, Clara Harmon, D.H. Harmon, Daisy School, education, Ella Jane Toney, Frank Chapman, Gay Pettit, genealogy, Henlawson, history, J.B. Lucas, J.M. Harmon, Jesse Justice, Johnnie Hager, Levi Duty, Logan Banner, Logan County, Marea Lucas, Peach Creek, Pearl Hager, Robert Gullet, Spring Dale, Squirrel Branch, Ted Hager, W.J. Vance, West Virginia

An unknown local correspondent from Banco in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on May 28, 1926:

Rev. White of Henlawson, who was the pastor of our church for some time, was back in our midst last Saturday night and Sunday, we are glad to say, and delivered three very interesting discourses. A good crowd attended with much attention.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Chafin of Chapmanville attended church at Banco last Saturday night and Sunday and were the all night guests of Mrs. Chafin’s sister, Mrs. D.H. Harmon of this place.

The Banco choir met last Saturday afternoon in the center of our town and gave a very interesting and enjoyable concert.

Mr. and Mrs. Levi Duty and children of Squirrel Branch attended church at Banco Saturday night and Sunday.

Robert Gullet of Spring Dale and some of his old pals were out joy riding last Sunday afternoon.

Charles Duty of Spring Dale was slightly injured last Tuesday while unloading some switch ties in Big Creek.

When Basil Duty of Spring Dale gets sight of a certain pretty girl of his town he can walk as lightly as the Meadow Lark can soar in the sky.

The  boy who says he can tell the girls the “sweetest story ever told” over the gate post was trying his experience last Sunday, and we believe the gate post was all there was between the girl and himself.

Jesse Justice and Frank Chapman sure do like Spring Dale these days. They stay up there six days a week and wouldn’t mind to stay the seventh. Time about is fair boys. Each one must wait for their turn to carry the swith ties out if the girls are coming.

Miss Ella Jane Toney of Chapmanville attended church at Banco Saturday night and Sunday and was the all night guest of her cousin, Miss Marea Lucas.

Among those who were out kodaking last Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hager, Misses Gay Pettit, Clara Harmon, and Pearl Hager.

J.M. Harmon and W.J. Vance of Peach Creek motored to Banco last Saturday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hager and little daughter Carmine was the all night guest of Mr. Hager’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Hager, of this place Saturday.

Wonder what has become of the sheik that we never see him in town any more?

Miss Ella Jane Toney left for her home at Chapmanville last Sunday evening accompanied by her cousin, Miss Marea Lucas of this place.

Miss Gay Pettit, teacher of the Daisy school, was the guest of Clara Harmon at this place Sunday and Monday. She will soon bid Big Creek goodbye as her school will close this week.

Wonder when there will be a circus for Banco? The parade was one day last week. The clowns went through riding the spotted pony.

Chapmanville News 05.14.1926

23 Tuesday May 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Banco, Chapmanville, Coal, Logan

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A.L. Sansom, Appalachia, Banco, Chapmanville, coal, Democratic Party, deputy sheriff, Dryden, Dwyer Coal Company, G.C. Hoover, genealogy, history, J.H. Vickers, J.V. Lucas, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, New York, P.C. Dingess, Republican Party, 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 May 14, 1926:

This kid was real sick last week so that accounts for new news from this burg.

Dwyer Coal Co. is in operation again.

Quite a scramble here among the Republicans and some Democrats to see who shall be deputy sheriff.

Rev. G.C. Hoover, an evangelist of Dryden, N.Y., is holding a revival meeting at the Holiness church this week.

Both Democrats and Republicans here seem to be pleased with the candidacy of J.H. Vickers for member of the County Court.

School will close here next week and we think everybody will be happy.

W.A. McCloud was a business visitor to Logan Monday.

A.L. Sansom was laying up a few political fences at Logan Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. P.C. Dingess were shopping in this city Tuesday.

Mrs. J.V. Lucas of Banco was in town Tuesday.

The new road is going about just fine. I knew Stonie could do it.

We have some of the best whistlers here of any town in the state.

Banco News 05.21.1926

22 Monday May 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Banco, Big Creek, Estep, Stone Branch

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Appalachia, Arkansas, Banco, Banco School, Basil Duty, Bernice Hunter, Big Creek, Big Ugly Creek, Charlotte Chapman, D.H. Harmon, Estep, genealogy, H.F. Lucas, H.T. Lucas, Hassel Vance, history, Hot Springs, J.A. Stone, Jennie Thomas, Jesse Justice, Joe Conley, John Hager, John Vance, Joseph A. Varney, Junior Vance, Kathleen Hager, L.A. Ellis, Logan Banner, Logan County, Marea Lucas, Mary Hager, Mattie Varney, measles, Nancy Duty, Needmore, Nella Varney, Ollie Varney, Peter Pinder, Slabtown, Spencer, Spring Dale, Stone Branch, Susie Thomas, Thomas' Circle, V.P. Conley, Virgil Thomas, West Virginia, Zella Chapman

An unknown local correspondent from Banco in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on May 21, 1926:

Hello, folks! Here we are again with a few items from our thriving little town.

Bernice Hunter returned from Hot Springs, Arkansas, last Monday and was the all night guest of his aunt, Mrs. John Hager, of Banco; then returned to his home on Big Ugly.

Mrs. V.P. Conley and little son, Joe, of Banco addition were calling on Mrs. D.H. Harmon of this place last Wednesday morning.

Hassel Vance is still driving the big team. Hauling from Spring Dale to Big Creek. Hassel doesn’t stop in Spring Dale very long even if there is some pretty girls in that town.

Wonder why Peter Pinder never calls in Banco any  more? We sure miss the great stories he used to tell us. We imagine he is telling the stories to his girl in Thomas’ Circle nowadays.

Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Vance’s small son, Junior, is still ill with measles, we are sorry to say.

Wonder when H.T. Lucas is going to make a call in Spring Dale? The roads are better to Spring Dale for joy riding, H.T., than they are to North Pole.

Mrs. Mary Hager and daughter Kathleen were calling on Mrs. D.H. Harmon last Sunday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Stone were calling on their daughter, Mrs. Jennie Thomas, at Estep last Sunday afternoon.

Miss Marea Lucas was the afternoon guest of Misses Ollie and Mattie Varney last Sunday.

Jesse Justice sure does like the little town of Estep, especially while his old girl from Slabtown is there.

Miss Susie Thomas and little brother, Virgil, of Estep have been visiting their grandparents at this place for a few days.

H.F. Lucas and his father were out trying H.F.’s Ford last Monday evening.

Mr. Joseph A. Varney and daughter Nella were business callers in Banco last Tuesday evening.

Misses Zella and Charlotte Chapman of Estep were shopping in Banco last Saturday.

Mrs. L.A. Ellis who is making her home in Needmore for a short while was visiting Mrs. Nancy Duty at Stone Branch last week.

We are sorry to say but the doll of Needmore has forsaken all the girls of their town, also the girls of Banco, as he left for Spencer, W.Va., one day last week.

Basil Duty of Spring Dale was calling in Estep last Sunday. Look out, boys. Some of you are going to lose your L.F.O. Basil means business. He’s looking for his affinity.

There will be church at the Banco school house next Saturday night and Sunday. Everybody is invited.

Banco News 05.21.1926

17 Wednesday May 2017

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

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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.

Banco News 05.14.1926

13 Saturday May 2017

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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.

 

Banco News 05.07.1926

09 Tuesday May 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Banco, Barboursville, Big Creek, Estep, Logan

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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.

Estep News 05.07.1926

06 Saturday May 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Banco, Big Creek, Estep, Logan

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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.

Estep News 04.30.1926

01 Monday May 2017

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

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An unknown local correspondent from Estep in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on April 30, 1926:

Mrs. Eliza Pauley, honored and aged lady of East End, was visiting her nephew Mr. Robert Chapman, of this place Saturday and Sunday.

Frank Chapman of Estep was a pleasant caller in East End last Saturday and Sunday. Wonder if Frank saw his sweetie up there?

Frond Estep of Ellis Fork made a business trip to the city of Big Creek one day last week.

Two of the oldest men in our vicinity, Uncle Dyke Garrett of Curry and Mr. William Berry of Estep, attended the funeral services of Mr. Joe Vickers at the family burial ground at Needmore last Wednesday April 28th.

Wonder if Mr. Arnold Thomas of Estep ever visited a “girlie” in town who is ill with measles. Better go to see her Arnold. Chances are she’ll forget you.

Mrs. Frank Harmon and daughter Mrs. William Pauley of East End attended the funeral services at Needmore last Wednesday morning.

Miss Clara Harmon of Banco and Mrs. Mary Hager and Mrs. J.A. Stone, also of Banco, were calling on Mrs. Rosa Ellis of Needmore one day last week.

Mrs. Charlotte Chapman of this place left for Logan last MOnday where she will stay with her sister Mrs. C.C. Richardson for a few weeks.

It is rumored there are going to be some weddings in Banco, but they haven’t anything on this town for we are expecting to hear the chimes of wedding bells here soon.

The sheiks of our town are wandering idly. Wonder if they are looking for dears?

Good luck to the Banner and all the readers of this community.

Estep News 04.16.1926

27 Thursday Apr 2017

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

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An unknown local correspondent from Estep in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on April 16, 1926:

The school at this place closed last Saturday with a spelling contest and candy breaking. All reported an enjoyable day.

Ted Hager of Banco was a pleasant caller at J.W. Thomas’ of this place last Sunday.

Johnie Roberts of Mud was seen driving through this town last Monday evening with a load of furniture.

Mrs. P.D. Bradbury, who has been ill for some time, died at her home at Big Creek last Saturday at 12 noon. Her remains were brought to her old home near this place for interment. I.J. Elkins conducted the services.

Jess Wallen of Stone Branch was seen going through our town one day last week.

Mrs. Emma Baisden and daughters, Misses Almeda and Leva, of East End have returned from a visit with Mrs. Baisden’s daughter, Mrs. Hessel Workman of Big Creek.

Frank Chapman of East End was seen going through this place last Wednesday evening en route for Spring Dale where he will resume his old job as mule driver.

The post office at this place was moved about five hundred yards east of the old site last Tuesday. Don’t forget the place, boys and girls.

Come on Big Creek with your news items. The second item of your letter last week sure did impress us, for which we wish to congratulate the writer. We admire your motto: “Climb high though the rocks be rugged.”

Mrs. Amanda Justice of Banco was the all night guest of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Thomas of Estep last Sunday.

J.A. Stone of Banco was a business caller in Estep last Tuesday.

Basil Duty, the local sheik of Banco, was calling in Curry last Sunday we were informed. Wonder what the attraction is up there. Look out girls of Estep and Banco. You are going to lose Basil.

Banco, WV (2017)

19 Wednesday Apr 2017

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Banco, WV, is a community located on Big Creek in Logan County, WV. Its post office has been closed for many years.

Banco News 04.30.1926

08 Saturday Apr 2017

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An unknown local correspondent from Banco in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on April 30, 1926:

Everything is quiet in Banco at present, but we don’t expect it to be so very long as we will soon hear the chimes of wedding bells and the wedding procession will throng our town.

J.W. Thomas of Estep was the all day guest of his sister, Mrs. D.H. Harmon, of this place, one day last week.

James A. Stone of this place, while out car riding one day last week, found it necessary to crank his car when he received a Ford kick which was very painful and broke one bone of his right arm.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jeffrey and children of Chapmanville were the weekend guests of Mr. Jeffrey’s mother, Mrs. Minta Jeffrey, near here.

Wonder what has become of the “dear hunter” at Estep?

Miss Maria Lucas has returned to her home at Banco after about six weeks in Chapmanville with an illness of measles and pneumonia. We sure are glad to have her back in Banco once more.

Misses Charlotte and Zella Chapman passed through Banco last Monday en route to Logan.

Victor Toney of Chapmanville was the guest of his uncle, Mr. B.B. Lucas, of Elm Street last Monday.

Miss Opal Workman of this place is visiting at Pumpkin Center this week.

Misses Ida Thomas, Pearl Hagen, and Ted Hager were calling on Miss Thomas’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Thomas, at Estep last Sunday.

Hassel Vance has purchased a fine pair of horses. He sure can take the girls out joyriding now.

Miss Minerva Vannatter of Dollie was shopping in Banco and Big Creek last Tuesday.

Wonder whose big car that was which went through Banco last week and attracted the attention of all the girls?

Joseph Vickers, formerly of Banco, after a long illness, died at the home of his oldest daughter, Mrs. Walton Garrett of Curry, W.Va., April 19th. His remains will be brought back to the Vickers cemetery on North Fork near his old home for interment.

Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Justice of Whitman were calling on relatives on Elm street last Sunday.

Robert Varney and little son Junior of Manbar were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duty of Spring Dale last Sunday.

Earl Justice has obtained a new job at Whitman.

Good luck to one and all.

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