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Banco News 07.20.1926

18 Sunday Feb 2018

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

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Amanda Justice, Annie Chapman, Appalachia, B.R. Lucas, Banco, Basil Duty, Battle of Blair Mountain, Big Creek, Chapmanville, Clara Harmon, D.H. Harmon, Elm Street, Estep, Etta Thomas, F.D. Vance, Fred Lucas, Gardner Baisden, genealogy, H.F. Lucas, Hamlin, Hazel Thomas, history, J.A. Stone, J.A. Varney, J.B. Lucas, Jesse Harmon, Jesse Justice, John Vance, Logan Banner, Logan County, Lois Varney, Luther Bias, Mabel Varney, Marea Lucas, Nellie Varney, Nola Justice, Peach Creek, Pearl Hager, Pumpkin Center, Ruby Varney, singing schools, Spring Dale, Trace Fork, W.J. Vance, W.T. Stone, West Virginia

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

Banco is getting to be a lively place. Traffic is getting to be so thick we will soon have to employ a traffic cop for every corner.

Jesse Harmon and W.J. Vance of Peach Creek and two girlfriends motored through Banco last Sunday afternoon.

B.R. Lucas and son Fred motored to Big Creek last Wednesday evening to attend a protracted meeting.

D.H. Harmon of this place was loading bank ties at Big Creek last week while his employees did the sawing at Spring Dale.

Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Stone and grandchildren of this place were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Stone at Blair.

H.F. Lucas and sister Marea of Banco motored to Estep last Sunday evening after the singing teacher bade us all goodbye.

Jesse Justice has obtained a new job at Spring Dale.

Wonder why Basil Duty has the blues so bad these days? Don’t worry, Basil. Ruby and Fannie will soon return.

Miss Pearl Hager was the all night guest of Miss Clara Harmon last Sunday night.

Wonder why Gardner Baisden went to meet the down train last Monday?

Annie Chapman of Hamlin was a caller in Banco last Monday morning.

Mrs. Etta Thomas and daughter Hazel were business callers in Banco last Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Varney and daughters Nellie, Lois, Mabel and Ruby attended the last day of singing at this place last Sunday.

Mrs. J.B. Lucas was the dinner guest of her mother, Mrs. D.H. Harmon, last Monday.

Luther Bias of Chapmanville was seen going through Banco last Wednesday. Wonder if he called at Pumpkin Center?

Mr. and Mrs. John Vance and children motored to the mouth of Trace Fork to visit Mrs. Vance’s father, F.D. Vance, who has been ill for some time.

Mrs. D.H. Harmon entertained as her guest on last Wednesday evening Mrs. Amanda and Nola Justice and Miss Marea Lucas of Elm Street.

Banco News 07.13.1926

08 Thursday Feb 2018

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Banco, Battle of Blair Mountain, Big Creek, Boone County, Chapmanville, Hamlin, Huntington, Logan, Timber

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Albert Estep, Appalachia, Banco, Battle of Blair Mountain, Big Creek, C.A. Justice, Chapmanville, Charleston, Charlie Stone, Cornell Chapman, Dr. J.T. Ferrell, Estep, Fourth of July, genealogy, H.F. Lucas, Hamlin, Hazel Saunders, history, Huntington, J.A. Pardue, J.A. Stone, J.B. Lucas, Jeanne Eleanor Lucas, John Vance, Joseph Varney, Limestone, Logan, Logan County, Luther Bias, Minta Jeffrey, Nellis, Polly Ellis, Ruby Saunders, Samuel Pardue, Sarah Ferrell, singing schools, Spring Dale, Sylvia Hinds, T.D. Butcher, Ted Hager, Thomas' Circle, timbering, W.M. Gullett, West Virginia, Wilkinson

An unknown correspondent from Banco on Big Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on July 13, 1926:

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Varney and children of Thomas Circle attended the singing school at Banco last Sunday conducted by Prof. Albert Estep of Limestone.

Mr. and Mrs. T.D. Butcher and children of Wilkinson motored through Banco Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hager of Banco left for their home in Big Creek Monday.

Charlie Stone of Blair was the all-night guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Stone at this place last Wednesday.

Mr. and Mrs. John Vance and children motored to Hamlin in their new Ford last Tuesday.

J.A. Pardue and sister-in-law, Miss Sylvia Hinds, of Huntington motored to Banco last Sunday were the all-day guest of Mr. Pardue’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pardue.

Rev. Jeffrey of Chapmanville was visiting his mother, Mrs. Minta Jeffrey, near Banco last week.

Spring Dale is getting livelier every day. W.M. Gullett has purchased a new truck to haul lumber.

Misses Hazel and Ruby Saunders spent the Fourth in Logan.

Miss Ollie and Mattie Varney and Irene Lunsford were calling in our town one evening last week.

H.F. Lucas, mother, and little sister Jeanne Eleanor returned from Nellis, W.Va., Monday. Mrs. Lucas reports her brother, C.A. Justice, who recently removed from Charleston hospital where he was operated on for appendicitis, is getting along nicely.

Mrs. Polly Ellis of Big Creek and Miss Cornell Chapman of Estep and Dr. Ferrell of Chapmanville were out motoring last Wednesday.

Luther Bias of Chapmanville sure does think a lot of the girls as he had three in his little Ford last Monday evening. Be careful, Bias. Don’t get too many. Someone might get jealous.

Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Lucas spent the Fourth of July with Mr. Lucas’ aunt, Mrs. Sarah Ferrell at Chapmanville.

Banco News 07.09.1926

05 Monday Feb 2018

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

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Alice Justice, Appalachia, Banco, Basil Duty, Big Creek, Chapmanville, Charles Duty, Charleston, Clara Harmon, Crissie Simmons, Ed Stone Branch, Elm Street, Estep, Ethel Ferrell, genealogy, Glasgow, H.F. Lucas, history, Jeanne Lucas, John Hager, John Vance, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Manbar, Marea Lucas, music, Needmore, Nellis, Okey Justice, Robert Varney, Rosa Ellis, Spring Dale, Vickers Branch, W.H. Perry, West Virginia

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

Here we come with a rush and a bound,

No better news from Banco can be found.

Everybody around Banco is lively. A large crowd attended the singing sat this place Sunday.

H.F. Lucas and mother and little sister Jeanne motored to Nellis, W.Va., last Saturday to visit Mrs. Lucas’ brother who is in the Charleston hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Crissie Simmons and children of Glasgow are the guests of Mrs. Simmons’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Perry of Vicker’s Branch.

Mrs. Rosa Ellis of Needmore left for Logan Sunday where she spent the Fourth.

Mrs. Ethel Ferrell and daughter of Estep were visiting Mrs. Jno. Hager on Ed Stone Branch last Sunday.

Basil Duty spent Saturday and Sunday in Logan.

John Vance has purchased a new model Ford.

Mr. and Mrs. Okey Justice and little daughter Alice are visiting Mr. Justice’s parents on Elm street this week.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Varney and children of Manbar were calling on Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duty at Spring Dale Saturday and Sunday.

Wonder what has become of Mr. Bias of Chapmanville that we never see him anymore?

Miss Clara Harmon spent Sunday on Elm street with Miss Marea Lucas. They enjoyed the evening playing music.

Good luck to one and all.

Banco News 07.02.1926

04 Sunday Feb 2018

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

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Anna Ferrell, Appalachia, Banco, Basil Duty, Battle of Blair Mountain, Big Creek, Big Ugly Creek, Chapmanville, E.C. Varney, Ed Turner, Edith Chapman, Ella Jane Toney, Ellis Fork, Elm Street, Estep, Eva Ellis, Gardner Baisden, genealogy, H.F. Lucas, Hassel Vance, Hazel Thomas, Henlawson, history, Howard Vannatter, J.A. Stone, J.M. Harmon, J.W. Harmon, J.W. Miller, Jennie Thomas, John Hager, Kathleen Hager, Logan Banner, Logan County, Luther Bias, Marea Lucas, Marjory Lucas, Mary Thomas, Nella Varney, Pearl Hager, Pumpkin Center, Ted Hager, Thomas' Circle, West Virginia

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

Rev. White of Henlawson delivered a delightful sermon in Banco last Sunday morning. A large audience attended. Those taking a part in the evening service were Rev. Gillenwater of Big Ugly, Rev. Elkins of Banco, and Rev. Vickers of Chapmanville.

Mrs. J.W. Miller of Big Ugly attended church at Banco Sunday and was the dinner guest of her brother, Howard Vanatter.

J.M. Harmon and Mrs. J.W. Harmon of Big Creek motored to Banco Sunday.

Earl Justice of Whitman was calling on homefolks on Elm Street Sunday.

Wonder how Hassel Vance and Basil Duty like Pumpkin Center?

Misses Eva Ellis of Ellis Fork and Edith Chapman attended church in Banco Saturday night and Sunday, and were all night guests of Mrs. E.C. Varney of Elm Street.

Luther Bias and Miss Ella Jane Toney of Chapmanville motored over to Pumpkin Center Tuesday.

Misses Mary and Jennie Thomas of Estep were shopping in Banco Tuesday evening.

Mrs. Ted Hager and Kathleen Hager were the dinner guests of Mrs. D.H. Harmon last week.

Misses Hazel Thomas and Nella Varney of Thomas Circle attended church at Banco Sunday and were the dinner guests of Miss Marea Lucas.

Gardner Baisden of Estep was in Banco Sunday.

H.F. Lucas and sister Marjory motored to Big Creek Saturday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Turner and children of Chapmanville were calling on Mrs. Turner’s father, who has been ill for some time.

J.A. Stone, Jno. Hager, and Misses Pearl and Kathleen Hager and Anna Ferrell motored to Blair Sunday evening.

Good luck to The Banner.

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.

Chapmanville News 06.03.1927

18 Thursday Jan 2018

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Chapmanville, Logan, Music

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Appalachia, B.H. Snidow, Branchland, Chapmanville, Elbert Jeffrey, Fay Turner, genealogy, history, Huntington, Lamar Collins, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Mary Click, Nora Whitman, singing schools, Susie Carper, teacher, Tom Fowler, Virginia, Wallace Ferrell, West Virginia

An unknown correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on June 3, 1927:

The singing school which is to last for two weeks or more is doing finely. Elbert Jeffrey is the teacher.

B.H. Snidow and family are moving back to Virginia after teaching the term of school here.

Rev. Adkins preached here last Saturday night. He was accompanied by a friend from Branchland.

The roads are improving to some extent.

Lamar Collins is some kid for music. He will probably learn do from ra.

Miss Mary Click has left after teaching the term of school here.

Carlos Ferrell has left our little town, as he is now working in Logan.

Uncle Tom Fowler is on the sick list at this writing.

Miss Susie Carper who has been away at school has returned to her home here.

Miss Nora Whitman was calling on friends in our town Saturday and Sunday.

Miss Fay Turner was visiting her mother Sunday.

Wallace Ferrell of Huntington is visiting friends at this time.

Chapmanville News 06.03.1927

16 Tuesday Jan 2018

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Chapmanville, Huntington, Man

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A.F. Carper, Appalachia, Arnold Barker, Bernice Ward, Carlos Ferrell, Chapmanville, Dennis Stone, Dr. J.T. Ferrell, E.J. Toney, Fred Garrett, genealogy, Grace Workman, history, Huntington, Inez Barker, Joe Stone, Kyle Ballard, Lamar Collins, Logan County, Lola Ferrell, Luther Bias, Mabel Ferrell, Martha Dingess, Nora Whitman, Orville Barker, Roanoke, Ruby Saunders, Susie Carper, Virginia, Walter Ferrell, Ward Ferrell, West Virginia, Zeeda Elkins

An unknown correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on June 3, 1927:

Rev. Creeds preached at the Christian church Sunday morning and evening.

Miss Grace Workman left Thursday morning for Huntington where she will spend a few days.

Miss Susie Carper who has been in Roanoke, Va., for the past year returned to her home here this week.

Miss Inez Barker and Mrs. A.F. Carper spent the latter part of the week in Huntington.

Miss Nora Whitman of Man is visiting her sister of this place.

Miss Bernice Ward entertained at her home Saturday evening. Those present were: Ruby Saunders, E.J. Toney, Mabel Ferrell, Inez Barker, Lola Ferrell, Martha Dingess, Zeeda Elkins, Dr. Ferrell, Lamar Collins, Luther Bias, Carlos Ferrell, Walter and Ward Ferrell, Dennis and Joe Stone, Orville and Arnold Barker, Fred Garrett and Kyle Ballard.

John and Chloe Dingess Heirs Division of Land at Crawley Creek (1855)

14 Sunday Jan 2018

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Chapmanville, Crawley Creek

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Appalachia, Chapmanville, Chloe Dingess, Crawley Creek, David Dingess, genealogy, Guyandotte River, Harvey S. Dingess, Henderson Dingess, history, James Butcher, John Dingess, John Dingess Sr., John Gore, Julius C. Dingess, Logan County, Nancy Chapman, Peter Dingess, Virginia, W.I. Campbell, West Virginia, William B. Chapman, William Dingess, William Straton

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Deed Book C, page 358, Logan County Clerk’s Office, Logan, WV. This deed identifies the ten children of John and Chloe (Farley) Dingess, Sr. Harvey S. Dingess is my great-great-great-great-grandfather. The property referenced in the deed is located in present-day Chapmanville, Logan County, WV.

Mash and Still Taken at Yantus, WV (1927)

24 Sunday Dec 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Harts Creek, Chapmanville, Huntington, Yantus

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Appalachia, Bill Bird, Capital Theatre, Chafin Hotel, Chapmanville, genealogy, George Chafin, Harts Creek, history, Hugh Butcher, Huntington, Irvin Carter, Logan Banner, Logan County, Mack B. Lilly, Main Street, Maston White, moonshine, moonshining, Perry Butcher, Wade Rice, West Fork, West Virginia, Yantus

Mash Taken at Yantus LB 01.14.1927.JPG

Logan (WV) Banner, 14 January 1927.

Chapmanville News 05.20.1927

11 Monday Dec 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Creek, Chapmanville

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Appalachia, Arnold Barker, B.H. Snidow, Bernice Ward, Beulah Ballard, Big Creek, Carlos Ferrell, Chapmanville, Dallas Toney, Ella Toney, Ernest Ward, Eva Barker, G.W. McCloud, genealogy, Gladys Lowe, Hazel Saunders, Henlawson, history, Inez Barker, Kyle Ballard, Lemar Collins, Logan Banner, Logan County, Lola Ferrell, Mabel Ferrell, Martha Dingess, Phico, Roanoke, Ruby Saunders, Virginia, Walter Ferrell, Ward Ferrell, West Virginia

An unknown correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on May 20, 1927:

Miss Inez Barker, president of the Young Peoples’ class of the Christian Sunday school, delightfully entertained the class at her home Saturday evening. Those present were: Lola Ferrell, Martha Dingess, Gladys Lowe, Bernice Ward, Beulah Ballard, Hazel Saunders, Ella Toney, Mabel Ferrell, Dr. Ferrell, Lemar Collins, Kyle Ballard, Burva Crace, Ernest Ward, Dallas Toney, Ward and Walter Ferrell, G.W. McCloud and Arnold Barker. All reported a wonderful time.

Rev. Screeds preached at the Christian church Sunday morning and Sunday evening.

Miss Ruby Saunders spent the week end at Big Creek.

Carlos Ferrell made a flying trip to Phico Sunday.

Miss Eva Barker of Henlawson was calling here Monday afternoon.

B.H. Snidow returned Monday after a business trip to Roanoke, Va.

Chapmanville News 05.20.1927

10 Sunday Dec 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Chapmanville, Huntington, Logan

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Appalachia, Beulah Ballard, Broda Johnson, Brook Rousey, Chapmanville, Chapmanville Junior High School, Ed Johnson, genealogy, history, Huntington, Jim Wagner, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, O.J. Moses, Susan Lowe, West Virginia

An unknown correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on May 20, 1927:

It seems as though the farmers are not going to raise much this year as the weather is so bad.

The Sunday school is doing nicely. There were thirty-two in the intermediate class last Sunday.

Mrs. Brook Rousey and Mrs. Jim Wagner spent Sunday in Huntington.

Joe Turner is on the sick list at this writing.

Edd Johnson was called to Huntington to see his father who is quite ill.

O.J. Moses who has been here for some time has returned to his home in Huntington.

Mrs. Susan Lowe is on the sick list at this writing. We wish her quick recovery.

Miss Broda Johnson has returned to Logan after a few days’ visit with Miss Beulah Ballard.

The Junior high school pupils seem to be well pleased over getting their diplomas. We wish them success.

Good luck to The Banner.

Chapmanville News 05.06.1927

06 Wednesday Dec 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Chapmanville, Huntington, Logan

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Appalachia, Bernice Ward, Bertie Collins, C&O Railroad, Chapmanville, genealogy, Hassel Perdue, Henry Conley, history, Huntington, Kenneth Hilton, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Mable Ferrell, Maxey Perdue, O.J. Moses, Omar, Phico, preacher, Route 10, Ruth Queen, Virginia Hurst, West Virginia

An unknown correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on May 6, 1927:

Rev. Screeds of Omar preached at the Church of Christ Sunday morning and Sunday evening.

Miss Virginia Hurst of Logan spent the weekend here with Miss Click.

Miss Ruth Queen spent the weekend in Logan.

Miss Bernice Ward spent the weekend here with her mother.

Miss Bertie Collins has returned to Chapmanville after a few days absence.

Lamar seemed to be enjoying himself Saturday evening and Sunday. Who is she, Lamar?

Daily Scenes: Beulah on the road to Phico; Carrie coming to school; Jane looking cute; Hazel and John; Inez working in the post office; Lyle calling at the office; Kyle and his sweetie.

Mr. O.J. Moses was visiting his parents in Huntington Saturday and Sunday.

Mrs. Kenneth Hilton and daughter were in Logan Monday.

The Sunday school at the Christian church is progressing nicely.

Rev. Shrive preached two delightful sermons at the Christian church Sunday. The house was crowded.

Mr. and Mrs. Hassel Perdue and son Maxey were visitors in Logan Monday.

The work on both the state and county roads is progressing finely.

Henry Conley was injured Monday by a freight train. All wish him speedy recovery.

Wonder why Miss Mable Ferrell doesn’t attend Sunday school?

Good luck to The Banner and its readers.

Chapmanville News 04.29.1927

05 Tuesday Dec 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Chapmanville, Huntington

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Appalachia, appendicitis, C&O Hospital, Cecil Shuff, Chapmanville, Charleston, Dorothy Lowe, Easter, genealogy, Geraldine Lowe, Grover Lowe, history, Huntington, John Ferrell, Logan Banner, Logan County, Paul Bentley, Route 10, Sarah Thompson, Stollings, Virginia, West Virginia

An unknown correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on April 29, 1927:

The work on the roads is going forward nicely. We hope Chapmanville will not be a mud hole always. It is more like Charleston already.

Rev. Remus preached here Sunday. The home was crowded.

Grover Lowe and daughters Geraldine and Dorothy from Stollings attended Sunday school and visited friends here Sunday.

John Ferrell from Virginia is visiting friends and relatives at this place.

The Sunday school is progressing finely. Everyone is invited. Rev. Reeves will preach again Sunday.

Miss Sarah Thompson was taken to the hospital at Huntington where she will be operated on for appendicitis.

Paul Bentley who is in the C. & O. hospital is said to be improving.

Cecil Shuff spent Easter with his girlfriend here.

Daily happenings: Lamar leading the choir; Jack attending Sunday school; Minnie and her smiles; Carlos going to the post office; Victor and Steve flirting with their girls; Joe attending Sunday school; Lois going to school.

Good luck to The Banner, and who has baked those pies?

Chapmanville News 04.19.1927

03 Sunday Dec 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Chapmanville

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Appalachia, Carrie Raines, Chapmanville, Clinton Ferrell, genealogy, history, Junior Ferrell, Leonza Vanover, Logan Banner, Logan County, Mittie Ballard, Morgan Garrett, Peach Creek, Texas, West Virginia, Willa Lowe

An unknown correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on April 19, 1927:

Rev. Shreves preached at the Church of Christ Sunday night. A large crowd attended.

Misses Carrie Raines and Willa Lowe were calling on friends at Peach Creek Thursday.

Clinton Ferrell and son Junior spent the weekend with home folks.

Morgan Garrett has returned from his business trip to Texas.

Mrs. Mittie Ballard’s mother is visiting her.

Sorry to say Mrs. Leonza Vanover is on the sick list.

Good luck to The Banner.

Chapmanville News 04.15.1927

02 Saturday Dec 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Creek, Chapmanville

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Appalachia, Arnold Barker, Bernice Ward, Beulah Ballard, Big Creek, Blyss Toney, Chapmanville, Ella Mae Toney, Ella Toney, Fred Garrett, genealogy, Gladys Lowe, Hazel Saunders, Henlawson, history, Inez Barker, Jack Garrett, Kyle Ballard, Lemar Collins, Logan Banner, Logan County, Marie Lucas, Omar, Phico, Ravenswood, Red Ferrell, Ruby Saunders, Ruth Queen, Tracy Vickers, Walter Ferrell, Ward Ferrell, Wattie Workman, West Virginia

An unknown correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on April 15, 1927:

Miss Bernice Ward entertained the Sunday school class at her home Saturday night. Those present were: Misses Ruby and Hazel Saunders, Beulah Ballard, Ella Mae Toney, Marie Lucas, Gladys Lowe, Inez Barker, Arnold Barker, Kyle Ballard, Ward Ferrell, Walter Ferrell, Lemar Collins, Fred and Jack Garrett, Wattie Workman, and Tracy Vickers. All reported a nice time.

Rev. Screeds of Omar preached at the Christian church Sunday forenoon and evening.

Miss Click spent Sunday in Henlawson.

Miss Ruth Queen spent the weekend in Big Creek.

Beulah looked rather downhearted Sunday. Wonder where her Phico friend was?

Miss Ella Toney and Blyss Toney made a business trip to Logan, Saturday.

Mr. Beamer who has been teaching here  left Friday for his home in Ravenswood.

Red Ferrell made a flying trip to ____ Sunday.

Chapmanville News 04.08.1927

01 Friday Dec 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Chapmanville

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Appalachia, Bernice Ward, Chapmanville, genealogy, Grover Lowe, history, Logan Banner, Logan County, Mary Click, Mitchell Dials, Peach Creek, Ravenswood, Victor Hainer, West Virginia

An unknown correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on April 8, 1927:

Miss Mary Click who is teaching school here and Aunt Sac. Ferrell spent the weekend at Miss Click’s home at Ravenswood.

Rev. Mitchell Dials preached at the Church of Christ Sunday night. There was one joiner.

Wonder why Rev. Grover Lowe doesn’t visit anymore?

Miss Bernice Ward will have the Sunday school class meeting at her home Saturday night.

Wonder why Blake looked so down-hearted Sunday? There are more girls, Blake. Don’t worry.

Victor Hainer from Peach Creek was visiting in our town Sunday. Wonder if he isn’t looking for a girl? Is zat so, Vic?

Chapmanville News 03.22.1927

30 Thursday Nov 2017

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

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Appalachia, Big Creek, Carlos Ferrell, Chapmanville, Chapmanville Mountain, genealogy, history, Huntington, Lettie Munsey, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Ruth Carter, West Virginia

An unknown correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on March 22, 1927:

Mrs. Ruth Carter has left for her home in Huntington where she will spend a few days.

Mrs. Lettie Munsey is spending a few days in Logan this week.

There have been many arrests and fines paid in town this week. You will have to be more careful, boys.

Carlos Ferrell was in Logan Monday.

Guess the people over on Big Creek will be pleased when the road across the Chapmanville mountain is completed.

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 01.28.1927

27 Monday Nov 2017

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An unknown correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on January 28, 1927:

Here we come with a few items from Chapmanville.

Chapmanville isn’t anything but a mud hole nowadays.

Mr. John F. Ferrell from Virginia was visiting relatives in our town for the past week.

Grover Lowe from Stollings attended Sunday school here last Sunday. Everyone was pleased to see him.

Dr. Ferrell and Miss Collins were seen at church Sunday morning.

Emmett Raines was calling on Miss Willa Lowe Sunday.

Watta Workman, Miss Gladys Lowe, Jim Turner and Miss Grace Workman attended church Sunday night.

Daily happenings: Inez teaching school; Mabel going to the post office; Lamar calling on Maude; Walter going to see Carrie; Victor Toney and his smiles; Beulah and her toboggan; Minnie Workman and her spit curl; Wetzel calling on Callie; Brook looking for Nelse; Dennis and his sweetie; Ward looking for Bernice.

Good luck to The Banner.

Chapmanville News 01.18.1927

23 Thursday Nov 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Chapmanville

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An unknown correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on January 18, 1927:

Here comes some very interesting news from the little town of Chapmanville.

Rev. A.M. Dial of Huntington is holding a short revival at the Christian church at this writing.

We are sorry to announce the death of George Raines who was instantly killed Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. by a train. His family has our sympathy. He was 63 and is survived by his wife and ten children.

The death angel visited the home of Henry Hughes Monday night at 10:00 p.m. and took away his mother Mrs. Ellen Conley.

Wattie Workman was calling on Miss Gladys Lowe Sunday afternoon.

Greenway McCloud and Miss Katie Chapman were all smiles Sunday. Cheer up, Virginia. Katie may not be holding such a hand yet.

Combinations: Inez and her tobacco; Beulah and her spike heels; Bernice and her hat; Wetzel going to see Callie; Miss Collins attending Sunday school; Julia and her spit curl; Maranda and lip stick; Ruby and her rolled hose; Hazel McCloud and her pretty waves; Minnie and her galoshes; Wattie calling on Gladys; Rupert falling down; Lamar Collins singing his favorite song, Bye-Bye Blackbird; Dr. and his wheel; Mrs. Mattie Owens and her boyish bob.

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