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Banco News 04.20.1926

31 Friday Mar 2017

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

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Adlia Barker, Albert Thomas, Appalachia, Banco, Big Creek, Charles Varney, East End, Ellis Fork, Enoch Workman, Ephraim Varney, Estep, Ethel Ferrell, farming, Frank Chapman, Gartner Baisden, genealogy, history, J.W. Thomas, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Louis Pauley, Mary Thomas, Maxie Madeline Small, measles, Minnie Queen, Needmore, oil, Ola Adkins, Otis Varney, South Penn Oil and Gas Company, Stone Branch, Thomas' Circle, Turtle Creek, West Virginia

An unknown local correspondent from Banco in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on April 20, 1926:

The population of our town is steadily increasing. Mr. Enoch Workman of Stone Branch moved into East End last Friday.

Mrs. Ethel Ferrell of Estep and Mrs. Minnie Queen of Needmore were on a shopping tour in Banco and Big Creek one day last week.

The folks at this place are very busy at present caring for the sick, gardening, and farming. All the patients who have had measles are improving, we are glad to say.

Wonder why Frank Chapman spends every Sunday afternoon in the East End? We imagine there is some game up there. It must be “Dears.”

Miss Mary Thomas of this place left for Turtle Creek one day last week where she will spend a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Adlia Barker.

We are informed that Mr. and Mrs. Ola Adkins have moved back into the little town of Needmore. Mrs. Adkins’ work will consist mostly of farming for the summer.

Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Thomas of Estep were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thomas, also of Estep, last Sunday afternoon.

Master Otis Varney, son of Ephraim Varney (deceased) of Thomas Circle, is reported to be very ill of measles this week.

Maxie Madeline Small, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Varney of Thomas Circle, is ill with measles this week, we are informed.

The South Penn Oil and Gas Company is making fine progress drilling for oil and gas at the head of Ellis Fork near this place.

Mr. Gartner Baisden and one of his girlfriends of Ellis Fork were out horseback riding last Saturday afternoon. Wonder if his girl at Logan will care?

J.W. Thomas of this place was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Pauley of East End last Sunday afternoon.

Frank Chapman of Estep was a business visitor in Logan last Monday.

 

Banco News 04.20.1926

30 Thursday Mar 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Banco, Big Creek

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Appalachia, Banco, Basil Duty, Bert Mullins, Big Creek, Charlie Varney, farming, genealogy, Hattie Varney, Hazel Thomas, history, J.B. Thomas, Jim Duty, Logan Banner, Logan County, Lonesome Road Blues, Louis Pauley, Madeline Varney, Nella Varney, Oma Varney, Ray Varney, Susan Duty, Thomas' Circle, tobacco, Tom Duty, West Virginia, WIllie Thomas

An unknown local correspondent from Banco in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on April 20, 1926:

Here we come with some more news from Banco.

This cold weather is disheartening for the farmers. Cheer up, farmers. The sun will get across the line after while.

Tom Duty has been singing the “Lonesome Road Blues”. Cheer up, Tom. Ray Varney has left Banco.

Susan Duty has been seriously ill for the past week.

Oma Varney and her sister were out walking Sunday.

Louis Pauley was a business caller at Willie Thomas’ Monday.

Thomas Circle is looking lively these days as Willie Thomas and Charlie Varney are plowing and getting ready to raise burley.

Bert Mullins was a pleasant caller at Jim Duty’s last Sunday. Wonder what he was talking about? Ask Lula. She might tell you.

Mrs. Hattie Varney and daughter Mabel were shopping in Banco last Monday.

Mrs. J.B. Thomas of Big Creek has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Charlie Varney of Thomas Circle.

We are glad to say that Mrs. Varney’s little daughter Madeline is improving nicely of measles.

Tom Duty is looking pale these days. What is wrong, Tom? Has Bessie forsaken you?

I wonder what has become of Basil Duty? I never see him any more.

Nella Varney is getting ready to plant flowers this year.

Miss Hazel Thomas of this place celebrated her 17th birthday April 16th. Miss Thomas was presented with several presents and a fine dinner by her mother.

I wonder what has delayed our mail carrier today. Haven’t seen him yet.

Daily happenings: Tom walking the lonesome road; Bert with his chocolate; Hattie and her hood; Ona with her fur coat; Edith and her lip stick; Leva and her powder puff; Meda with her bobbed hair; Hattie and her bucket of eggs.

Dear old Banner, goodbye. We’ll meet you in dreamland again.

Estep News 04.16.1926

29 Wednesday Mar 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Banco, Big Ugly Creek, Boone County, Cemeteries, Estep

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Alvin Hill, Appalachia, Banco, Belle Miller, Big Creek, Big Ugly Creek, Earling, Edith Chapman, Elbert Ferrell, Ellis Fork, Estep, flappers, Frank Chapman, genealogy, Gince Hollow, history, Ida Thomas, J.A. Thomas, Logan Banner, Logan County, measles, Miller Cemetery, North Fork, Robert Varney Jr., Thomas' Circle, Turtle Creek, West Virginia, Woodrow Adkins

An unknown local correspondent from Big Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on April 9, 1926:

There are a great many sick people in our town at present. There has been about ten cases of measles in and near this place.

Frank Chapman of East End has a Sweetie somewhere in town. Wonder if any of the boys know who she is. She wears bobbed hair. You know the “Flapper Reigns.”

Some of our young folks visited Thomas’ Circle last Saturday, thinking that the school at that place closed that day, but it closed Friday.

Miss Ida Thomas of this place left for Earling last Thursday where she will assist in nursing her little cousin Master Robert Varney, Jr., who is very ill with measles.

Mrs. Alvin Hill of Ellis Fork is reported to be slowly convalescing after a long illness with measles.

Elbert Ferrell and J.A. Thomas of Estep have broken the record planting potatoes. They have planted nearly all of the Gince Hollow, a tributary of North Fork, near Estep.

Miss Edith Chapman of East End was seen going through this hamlet last Friday afternoon enroute for the town of Banco.

The school at Thomas’ Circle closed last Friday on account of measles.

Mrs. Woodrow Adkins died at her home on Big Ugly last Sunday of blood poisoning. Interment took place at the head of Turtle Creek at the Miller cemetery, near Mrs. Belle Miller’s.

Big Creek News 04.09.1926

29 Wednesday Mar 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Creek, Cemeteries

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Appalachia, Banco, Big Creek, Chapman Cemetery, Chapmanville, Easter, F.W. Saltsman, genealogy, Henlawson, history, Logan Banner, Logan County, Luther Wheeler, Manila, P.D. Bradbury, W.G. Lucas, 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 9, 1926:

Here we come with a bit of Big Creek news.

We sure did have a nice Easter. Plenty of eggs and a good time.

The teachers and pupils of this school were seen on the hill hunting eggs Friday afternoon. I bet they were all boiled hard, don’t you Nannie?

We are sorry to chronicle the death of Mrs. P.D. Bradbury of this place, who died at her home Saturday about 1:30 a.m. and was buried at the Chapman cemetery Sunday afternoon. She was a good Christian woman and will be missed by the children of God as well as other friends.

We are having nice weather at this writing and hope it will continue.

F.W. Saltsman seems rather down-hearted. Cheer up, Saltsman. Winter is over.

We would be very glad if some one would come to Big Creek and preach some for us.

Mr. Chafin of Chapmanville has been doing some classified work at the Big Creek school.

We wish the school much success with their cooking.

Miss Harmon has a girl that suits her at last.

Wonder where Archie goes every Sunday when he is up? He always has to run to keep the train from leaving him. Ask Princess where he was.

Miss Thomas, what have you done with Mr. Adams?

What has become of the cook? We guess A.C. has taken his place.

Come on Banco, Manila, Chapmanville, and Henlawson. Come on with more news.

Luther Wheeler demonstrated spring Monday by taking a joy ride on his bicycle.

W.G. Lucas, who has been sick for quite a while, is much better.

Marie, where is your Kennedy?

Combinations: Ikey and her sweetie; Miss Richardson going to school; Princess and her books; Martha going to Lincoln; Marie looking for Kennedy; Saltsman and his new cap; Nannie and Dell going to the show; Mr. Kennard spitting his tobacco juice; Archie going to Millard’s.

Good night, old Banner, hope to meet you in dreamland.

If this is published, will call again.

Banco News 04.16.1926

27 Monday Mar 2017

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

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Appalachia, Banco, Banco School, Berthold Thomas, Big Creek, Big Ugly Creek, Braxton County, Curry, Daisy School, E.C. Varney, Elijah Pauley, Ella Gillenwater, Elm Street, Estep, Ethel Gullett, Etta Thomas, genealogy, H.F. Lucas, Hawaii, Hazel Thomas, Henlawson, Henley Hager, history, Ida Thomas, J.A. Stone, Jesse Justice, John Q. Adams, Joseph Varney, Joseph Vickers, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Louisa Pardue, Manila, measles, Minerva Vannatter, Nola Drake, Okey Justice, Pumpkin Center, R.L. Lucas, Robert Gullett, Ted Hager, Thomas' Circle, W.H. Vickers, Walton Garrett, West Virginia

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

The wedding vows were solemnized between Mr. Okey Justice of Banco and Miss Nola Drake of Manila last Sunday evening. Rev. Elijah Pauley officiating.

Rev. White of Henlawson was the pleasant guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Varney of Thomas’ Circle last Saturday night and Sunday. Everyone was expecting a good meeting at Thomas’ Circle last Sunday. On account of the epidemic of measles.

We wonder why the Sheik was walking the streets Sunday and Monday wearing the snappy tailored suit.

Mrs. Etta Thomas and daughter Hazel of Thomas Circle were visiting the former’s father Mr. Joseph Vickers last Sunday and Monday, who is very ill at this writing. Mr. Vickers is making his home at present with his daughter, Mrs. Walton Garrett of Curry.

Mrs. R.L. Lucas and children of Pumpkin Center were the pleasant guests of friends and relatives on Elm Street last Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

Miss Ida Thomas of Maubar was the Sunday guest of Mrs. Ella Gillenwater.

Rev. Hugh Duty of Coal River was visiting his aged mother Friday who is seriously ill at the home of his brother, Charles Duty, of Spring Dale.

Miss Gay Pettit of Braxton county, former teacher of Banco schools, but who is teaching in the Daisy school, was shopping in Logan last Saturday.

Master Berthold Thomas of Estep is visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Stone, of this place this week.

Mr. Robert Gullett, Misses Luoesa Pardue, and Ethel Gullett were out joy riding last Sunday.

E.C. Varney and Jesse Justice of Manbar were calling on homefolks near here Sunday.

Mrs. J.Q. Adams of Big Creek was the all night guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henley Hager, at Manila last Monday.

Miss Minerva Vannatter of this place left for her home on Big Ugly last Tuesday.

Wonder why W.H. Vickers never visits the Banco school anymore? Call again, Willie. You’re always welcome.

H.F. Lucas of Elm street entertained some of the young folks last Friday night in Banco, with a lot of interesting quaint and picturesque views of Hawaii’s fields of rice, pineapples and bananas, and many other interesting scenes of Hawaii.

Wonder why Ted Hager went to meet the down train last Sunday morning? We imagine it was to meet his affinity.

Estep News 03.19.1926

23 Thursday Mar 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Banco, Battle of Blair Mountain, Big Creek, Estep

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Appalachia, Banco, Battle of Blair Mountain, Bernie Dunkle, Big Creek, Ellis Fork, Estep, Estep Post Office, Gartner Baisden, genealogy, history, Ida Thomas, J.A. Stone, J.A. Thomas, J.B. Lucas, J.W. Thomas, L.M. Baisden, Logan Banner, Logan County, Lynn Street, R.E. Ellis, Taylor Stone, Ted Hager, W.H. Vickers, West Virginia, Williamson

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

Business at this place a few months ago seemed to be on the wane but everything is looking more prosperous at this writing, we are glad to say.

Miss Ida Thomas of this town has obtained a new job. She is assistant postmaster of Estep office.

Taylor Stone of this place left for Blair on last Monday by motor. We imagine his trip will not be a pleasant one as the roads are reported to be in bad condition.

We suppose the South Penn workers are getting along nicely with their work on Ellis Fork as they have ten teams of horses working for them and there were more men seen going through his town last Sunday enroute for Head of Ellis Fork. We are informed those men were the derrick builders.

R.E. Ellis and L.M. Baisden will have to decline the idea of farming any this year as they will have so much other business to attend to that they cannot find time for farming.

Gartner Baisden of Ellis Fork has been very ill with measles but is rapidly improving and will soon be out again.

J.A. and J.W. Thomas were feuding last Tuesday. Stay with it boys. It may be warmer next summer.

Ted Hager of Lynn street was calling on his sweetie at Estep last Sunday.

Wonder why the local “Shlew” of Banco wasn’t seen in Estep last Sunday? Some of the Junior girls were expecting him.

It is reported that a big trade went through up at Banco addition last Monday evening. J.B. Lucas and W.H. Vickers swapped roosters.

Bernie Dunkle of Williamson was seen going through Estep last Monday afternoon on his way to the head of Ellis Fork.

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

Banco News 04.02.1926

22 Wednesday Mar 2017

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

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Appalachia, Banco, Basil Duty, Bertha Lake, Big Creek, C.E. Justice, Charles Robert Justice, Charlotte Chapman, D.H. Harmon, Dollie, Earl Justice, Edward Ferrell, Ernest Fugate, Estep, Fowler Cemetery, genealogy, George Ferrell, H.F. Lucas, Hazel Barker, history, Holt, J.A. Stone, J.B. Lucas, J.V. Thomas, Jesse Justice, Journey Ferrell, L.A. Ellis, Levi Duty, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, M.P. Barker, Martha Sanders, Minerva Vannatter, Nola Justice, Norma Barker, oil, Peter Pinder, R.S. Pardue, Sadie Ball, Samuel Pardue, saw mill, Spring Dale, Squirrel Branch, Taylor Stone, timbering, Verdunville, West Virginia

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

Banco is a flourishing little town at present. The hucksters are now going through twice a week. Lumber wagons and oil rigs. If anyone is looking for excitement, this is the place.

Mrs. C.E. Justice of Elm street is tending to her incubator and the mister is getting ready to run a truck farm this summer.

D.H. Harmon’s saw mill at Spring Dale is running nicely and putting out good lumber under the management of M.P. Barker.

Basil Duty is up with the Lark every morning, ready for his job hauling lumber from Spring Dale to Big Creek. The Banco girls may stay with ‘em “Pal O’ Mine.”

Peter Pinder, the great entertainer, was gently rapping at the front entrance of a private home in Banco one day last week. The lady of the house answered the call. The gentleman said: “Pardon me, please, but I want to read your Banner a few moments while in town.”

Some of the occupants of the Justice apartments on Elm street have moved out and gone to other points.

Earl Justice of Elm street was the all night guest of his cousin, Levi Duty of Squirrel Branch, last Saturday. This place has the same name as of old, but not the same game as of old.

The local sheik of our town was all smiles last Sunday afternoon. Wonder why?

Mrs. C.E. Justice and his son Charles Robert of this place left for Verdunville last Sunday evening where she will visit with her parents for a few days.

Mrs. Sadie Ball and children of Hewett are the guests of Mrs. Ball’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pardue of Banco, this week.

H.F. Lucas was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Lucas last Sunday.

Mrs. R.L. Barker was calling on Mrs. Martha Sanders last Monday evening.

Wonder why S.S.L. was so lonely last Sunday? Cheer up, Seybert. Lucille will be home soon.

Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Lucas and H.F. Lucas, Misses Norma and Hazel Barker and Bertha Lake were calling on Mr. and Mrs. J.V. Thomas last Sunday afternoon.

Jesse Justice of Elm street left for Earling last Sunday where he will work for a few weeks.

We all expect to hear the chimes of wedding bells at Banco addition soon.

Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Pardue and children were the Saturday night guests of Mr. Pardue’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pardue.

Journey Ferrell of this place attended the funeral at the Fowler cemetery last Sunday.

Mrs. Taylor Stone and children of Estep were the weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Stone.

Miss Minerva Vannatter of Dollie was calling in Banco last Saturday evening.

Wonder why George and Edward Ferrell never call around Banco anymore? Call again, boys. Your sweetie is still here.

Ernest Fugate of Holt was calling on his sister Mrs. Nola Justice last Saturday and Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Ellis of Logan were the supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. D.H. Harmon at this place last Tuesday.

Miss Charlotte Chapman passed through Banco last week enroute to Big Creek.

Big Creek News 04.09.1926

15 Wednesday Mar 2017

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

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A.J. Thomas, Appalachia, Archie Chapman, Banco, Big Creek, Bill Vance, Chapmanville, Dicie Thomas, genealogy, Hardin Marcum, history, Huntington, J.B. Hager, J.H. Midkiff, J.J. Boothe, Jesse Harmon, Jesse Toney, Lester Taylor, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Mabel Toney, Madison, Marie Kitchen, Martha Roberts, Mary Butcher, Mont Mullins, Oron Mobley, P.D. Bradbury, Ranger, Sallie Kitchen, Sid Ferrell, Star Theatre, West Virginia, Yawkey

An unknown local correspondent from Big Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on April 9, 1926:

Mr. Lester Taylor of Logan spent Saturday and Sunday visiting Miss Sallie Kitchen.

J.H. Midkiff spent the weekend with his family at Yawkey.

Mrs. Martha Roberts of Chapmanville spent Sunday with friends here.

Mrs. Sid Ferrell spent Saturday at Logan.

Mrs. A.J. Thomas was visiting her mother at Banco Sunday.

J.J. Boothe of Huntington was calling on Miss Dicie Thomas Friday.

Jesse Toney made a business trip to Logan Monday.

Miss Mabel Toney of Logan was seen here Sunday.

Mrs. J.B. Hager of Madison was called here on the account of the death of her sister, Mrs. P.D. Bradbury.

Bill Vance was visiting his mother Sunday.

A.J. Thomas made a flying trip to Logan Monday.

Miss Marie Kitchen and Mr. Kennedy were out walking Sunday.

Hardin Marcum of Ranger was seen on our streets Saturday evening.

Miss Mary Butcher and Archie Chapman were seen at the Star theatre Saturday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Oron Mobley were shoppers in Logan Saturday.

Mont Mullins was here Monday.

Jesse Harmon has been visiting his mother.

Well, as news is scarce around Big Creek this week, will try again next time and see if there can’t be more.

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.

 

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.

Big Creek 06.20.1924

17 Thursday Sep 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Creek

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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.

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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Adkins School, Atenville School, Banco, Bessie Thompson, Big Creek, Broad Branch School, Charley Tomblin, Charlie Gore, Cole Branch School, Copley Trace School, Dollie School, Ed Brumfield, education, Enos Dial, Ferrellsburg, Fourteen School, G.W. Nicholas, Garnett Hickman, Gartin School, Gill, Gill School, Green Shoals School, Harts, Harts Creek District, Harts School, High Top School, Jamie Nelson, Jessie Brumfield, Leet School, Limestone School, Lincoln County, Lucas School, Lucy Dingess, Luther Manns, Mae Caines, Manns School, Maud Pugh, Nora Brumfield, Perry School, Queens Ridge, R.L. Martin, Reb Adkins, Rector, Ruby Bowling, Sand Creek School, Stone School, Sylvia Cyfers, teacher, Toney School, Vesta Cyfers, W.J. Hauldren, Walker School, Walter Hauldren, West Virginia, West Virginia Educational Directory

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

Big Creek News 05.03.1923

06 Wednesday Aug 2014

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Creek, Big Ugly Creek, Coal, Dollie, Logan

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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 3, 1923:

The Sunday school at this place will open May 1st, and everybody is invited to attend.

Dr. J.E. Whithill has purchased from Harmon & Toney a new Studebaker touring car.

Virgie May, the small daughter of Mr. Edd Harmon, is suffering, from the measles.

Mr. P.M. Toney spent Sunday with his family in Huntington.

Miss Sarah Lilly returned to her home in Ashland, Ky., Monday.

Mr. John Hayner, of Dollie, was in the city recently purchasing farming implements.

A.S. Christian, of Logan, was a recent business visitor here.

Miss Ida Lucas, of Banco, took the teachers’ examination at Logan last Thursday and Friday.

Mr. Brad Ferrell spent Saturday and Sunday the guest of his sister in Huntington.

The Big Creek Coal Co. reports business better than it has been during the past five years.

Miss Opal Hager was a Huntington visitor Saturday.

Mr. L.D. Adkins, foreman for the Hunt-Forbes Const. Co., was a business visitor in town Monday.

Ferguson & Stone have sold their drug store and soda fountain to Will H. Harmon and W.B. Toney. The consideration was $3250.

Miss Eunice Chafin, of Logan, was the guest of friends here Sunday.

Bruce Dial has received a fine lot of Saddle horses and is doing some trading.

J.J. Toney, of Huntington, has accepted a position as clerk in the Fountain Drug Store at this place.

Mr. E.E. Gill is on the sick list.

Miss Susie Harmon left Monday for Huntington, where she will enter Marshall College.

T.B. Stone was a recent business visitor in Logan.

C.W. Lucas is constructing a new garage which will be occupied by Harmon & Toney.

Frank Toney, of Marshall College is visiting friends in the city.

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