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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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A.S. Harmon, Amanda Justice, Appalachia, B.B. Lucas, Banco, Barboursville, Basil Duty, Big Creek, C.E. Adkins, Charles Duty, Charles Ellis, Clara Harmon, Curry, D.H. Harmon, Den Gillenwater, Elm Street, Estep, Gardner Baisden, Gay Pettit, genealogy, H.F. Lucas, Hazel Thomas, Henlawson, history, Ida Thomas, J.A. Stone, J.A. Thomas, J.B. Lucas, J.M. Hager, Jesse Justice, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Lucille Vickers, Maggie Gillam, Manila, Maria Lucas, Needmore, Nella Varney, Pearl Hager, Rosa Ellis, Spring Dale, Squirrel Branch, Ted Hager, W.W. Lucas, West Virginia, Willie Ellis

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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Anna Ferrell, Appalachia, Banco, Basil Duty, Big Creek, Burl Chapman, Edith Chapman, Estep, Frank Chapman, genealogy, history, J.A. Stone, J.A. Thomas, Logan Banner, Logan County, measles, Onnie Varney, Spring Dale, Thomas' Circle, West Virginia, Zella Chapman

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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Appalachia, Arnold Thomas, Banco, Big Creek, Clara Harmon, Curry, Dyke Garrett, East End, Eliza Pauley, Ellis Fork, Estep, Frank Chapman, Frank Harmon, Frond Estep, genealogy, history, J.A. Stone, Joe Vickers, Logan Banner, Logan County, Mary Hager, measles, Needmore, Robert Chapman, Rosa Ellis, West Virginia, William Berry

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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Almeda Baisden, Amanda Justice, Appalachia, Banco, Basil Duty, Big Creek, East End, education, Emma Baisden, Estep, Estep Post Office, Frank Chapman, genealogy, Hessel Workman, history, I.J. Elkins, J.A. Stone, J.W. Thomas, Jess Wallen, Johnie Roberts, Leva Baisden, Logan Banner, Logan County, Mud, P.D. Bradbury, Spring Dale, Stone Branch, Ted Hager, West Virginia

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

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Banco, Big Creek

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Appalachia, Banco, Big Creek, Logan County, photos, West Virginia

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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.

Big Creek News 04.20.1926

19 Wednesday Apr 2017

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

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Andrew Thomas, Appalachia, Big Creek, Bob Hale, Christine Kitchen, Earl Gill, Fred Kitchen, genealogy, George Chaffin, history, Howard McComas, Huntington, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Madge Toney, Martha Neal, Myrtle Mobley, Pearl Sanders, Sally Kitchen, 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 20, 1926:

Here we come again with a bit of news. Hope the waste basket’s back is turned.

Mrs. Andrew Thomas and daughter are spending a few days in Huntington.

Mrs. Howard McComas and Madge Toney made a brief trip to Logan last week.

If you want to see Myrtle Mobley and Christine Kitchen, come to the drug store any time.

Dr. Ferrell was a visitor in Big Creek Thursday.

Mr. Heckles was calling on Bob Hale Thursday night.

Mrs. Earl Gill who has been on the sick list is improving.

Miss Pearl Sanders visits the drug store every evening.

Mr. George Chaffin was in Big Creek Friday.

Miss Martha Neal was visiting Miss Sally Kitchen Sunday.

Fred Kitchen was seen letting the train by Saturday.

Combinations: Mr. Saltsman and his dirty hands; Allie and her route; Fred looking for the girls; Mr. Kennedy and his mustache; Myrtle and her No. 8; Christine and her hat; Dicy watching for Howard; Georgia going to Huntington; Nannie curling her hair; Marie crying over Kennedy; Jum and his dogs; Bill and his smiles; Fred and his freckles.

Banco News 04.30.1926

08 Saturday Apr 2017

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

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Appalachia, B.B. Lucas, Banco, Big Creek, C.A. Justice, Chapmanville, Charles Duty, Charlotte Chapman, Curry, D.H. Harmon, Dollie, Earl Justice, Elm Street, Estep, genealogy, Hassel Vance, history, Ida Thomas, J.W. Thomas, James A. Stone, Joseph Vickers, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Manbar, Maria Lucas, measles, Minerva Vannatter, Minta Jeffrey, North Fork, Opal Workman, Pearl Hagen, pneumonia, Pumpkin Center, Robert Varney, Roy Jeffrey, Spring Dale, Ted Hager, Vickers Cemetery, Victor Toney, Walton Garrett, West Virginia, Whitman, Zella Chapman

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.

Big Creek News 04.16.1926

03 Monday Apr 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Creek, Logan

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A.H. Austin, Appalachia, B.M. Wheeler, Big Creek, Charley Wheeler, Ed Gill, farming, Jim Toney, John Adams, L.D. Franklin, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, measles, medicine, New York, Route 10, West Virginia, William Lucas

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

Here we come with a bit of news from the big city of Big Creek.

This place is getting like New York every day. All the business men are buying new cars, getting ready for the good roads whether they are finished or not.

Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Franklin and family have recovered from a bad case of measles.

Charley Wheeler is confined to his home with measles.

Mr. Jim Toney and family will soon be coming home for the summer.

John Adams, the barber of this city, was seen out car riding in his new car Saturday.

Mrs. A.H. Austin of Logan was called to the bedside of her mother on account of illness.

Mrs. B.M. Wheeler is quite ill at her home here.

Uncle Bill Lucas of this place, who has been ill for some time, is able to be out again. We are sure glad to see him on the streets again.

Mrs. Ed Gill is improving nicely.

Guess there will be some gardens raised in the little city as I see plenty of good fences going up.

We certainly did need a good doctor at this place. We have one now, Dr. Rouse.

There is some talk of getting up a Sunday school in this place. We certainly do need something to wake the people up.

Daily happenings: Marie and her sweetie; Jesse T. and his smiles; Myrtle M. and her letters; Miss Okie C. and her Bobbie; Miss Richardson and her love letters; Julia Thomas and her paint box; Zell Saunders and her powder puff; Sallie Kitchen and her beads; Christine Kitchen and her wrist watch; Martha and her school.

Big Creek News 04.16.1926

01 Saturday Apr 2017

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

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Appalachia, Archie Chapman, Big Creek, Big Creek Depot, Big Creek School, Bill Haze, Chapmanville District, Christine Kitchen, education, F.W. Saltsman, farming, genealogy, Hamlin, Helen Shriver, history, Lizzie Barker, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Mae Lucas, Marie Kitchen, Myrtle Mobley, Nannie Thomas, Princess Butcher, singing schools, Virginia Lilly, Ward Lucas, Ward Shriver, West Virginia, William G. Lucas

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

Here we come with more of the Big Creek news.

We are having some rain which has caused much delay in farm work.

W.G. Lucas who has been sick for quite a while was seen in his garden Saturday afternoon. We wish him much success and good health this season and his wife also.

The Big Creek school is progressing nicely. We have the best school in Chapmanville District this year and the best that has been known in Big Creek. We have the honor of being the First Standardized school in Chapmanville district. Other schools may be progressive but they can’t beat us. Miss Richardson says we are fine workers and we consider that a nice compliment. We were the first to finish the pupils Reading Circle work in the district. We also had the nicest social and the best programs and intend to have an excellent good time the 23rd of this month. What will we do when Miss Richardson and Miss Cottle leave? We know there will never be a better school taught in Big Creek.

Mr. F.W. Saltsman has had the depot cleaned. It sure does look nice.

The Pied Pipers of Hamlin are coming to Big Creek rather often. They don’t want to take away the rats, but it’s the pretty girls they want.

Mr. Midkiff sure has a good horse. I would like to take a horseback ride, wouldn’t you, Princess?

Archie Chapman got very wet while on a business errand Sunday afternoon.

Mr. Ward Shriver and Miss Mae Lucas were married at Ward Lucas’ home Saturday evening, April 10. We wish them much success.

Miss Lizzie Barker was a Saturday night guest of Miss Princess Butcher.

Miss Nannie Thomas was in Logan Monday.

Misses Marie Kitchen, Helen Shriver, Virginia Lilly, and Chrystine Kitchen took the Diploma test. Wonder why Julia didn’t take it? Have some more self-confidence, Julia.

Wonder who is going to be married next? Ikey and Bobbie, I hope.

Miss Myrtle Mobley seems to be all smiles. Wonder why?

We hope that all the people of Chapmanville will enjoy themselves at their singing school.

We expect to start a Sunday school the 1st Sunday in May.

Combinations: Bill Haze coming to Big Creek; Mae and her husband; Miss Richardson passing compliments on her good pupils; Myrtle and her smile; Ollie and her long hair; Jessie and his truck; John and his Dodge; Don and his long pants; Ottie and her new slippers; Ikey and Bobbie going to the show.

Good by old Banner.

 

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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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