Turner's Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This is a photo of Elizabeth Bennett (1820-1910). She was 90 years old when she died. Elizabeth married Aaron Bennett, making her Elizabeth Bennett Bennett. Their children include: Martin Van Buren Bennett (1839-1900) married Mary Jane Snyder, Barbara Jane Bennett (1841-1918) married John Wesley Harper, Sidney Bennett (1843-1920) married Job...

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This week’s photo is from Davis; it is the Mountain Aire Lodge. The amenities include: five channel TV, air conditioned, golf privileges, hot water heat and wall to wall carpet. The property has been renovated and taken on a new name, The Billy. Ideas, suggestions, comments or photos to share...

Tom Cover appointed Director of West Virginia Division of Forestry

Turner’s Tidbits

This is a photo from Thomas. The best I can read the engine is #25. I do not know if the men shown operate the engine or if they are mechanics. None of the men are identified. At one time, the railroad was the lifeblood of the communities in Tucker...

“Support Native Bees and Enjoy the Many Benefits”

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This is a notice that appeared in the local paper letting taxpayers know where they could go to pay the second half of their taxes for the year of 1947.  Seemed fitting as we are now paying the first half or full year of taxes.  It is interesting to note...

eAdvocate for July 29, 2020

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This is a photo of the Snyder Mansion. It was strategically located on a bank that would allow the Snyder’s to view the town of Harman. This is the home of Captain Sampson Snyder and his wife, Elizabeth Bonner Snyder. One can see some of the Snyder children and their...

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This is a photo of Grandmother Elizabeth Bonner Snyder and some of her family. They are identified as: (back row; left to right) Carrie Snyder Cooper, Sampson Cooper, Velma Harman Harman, (middle row; left to right) Bertha (Floyd) Vandevander, Mary Cooper McCord, Emerson Cooper (front row. Left to right) Paul...

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This photo was taken October 16, 1954 after Hurricane Hazel hit the area. This photo is from Hendricks. There is a home visible in the right center of the photo. It appears the truck driver felt comfortable about driving through the water. Three children are barely visible between the first...

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This is a photo from St. George. The back reads “The old (?) House built 1888”. This is showing the damage from Hurricane Hazel. If someone recognizes the place or has more information, please let me know. Ideas, comments, or photos to share contact Tim Turner (304) 478-3389.

Mary Lou Sturm Crowl

Turner’s Tidbits

This photo was taken October 16,1954, after Hurricane Hazel. It is a house in Hambleton. That is all the info I have currently. If you can identify the house or have information, let me know please. Ideas, comments, photos to share contact Tim Turner (304) 478-3389.

Forest Service Chief Announces New Regional Forester for Eastern Region

Turner’s Tidbits

This week’s photo is from Parsons, taken October 16, 1954 after Hurricane Hazel hit the area. The flood water is visible in the photo. The building on the right is the former Victoria Theater. The white building in the middle is the Parsons Presbyterian Church. Once the theater was torn...

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This week’s photo is of the Lambert’s Chevrolet Company. Lambert’s owned the Kaiser Frazier Dealership in the Pulp Mill Bottom. The place burned down, they decided to relocate and build the building on Pennsylvania Avenue. This photo was taken October 10, 1955.  There is an Esso sign and the pumps...

Donald Herbert “Yogi” Swartz, Jr

Turner’s Tidbits

This is a photo of Parsons after the flood of 1985. Starting on the immediate right, the building being worked on, was the NAPA Auto Parts Building that Craig Wilfong had. It had two sections and the left section was the cable company. After the flood, John Gribble and Eddie...

Donald Herbert “Yogi” Swartz, Jr

Turner’s Tidbits

This is a photo of Parsons after the flood of 1986. Starting on the immediate right, I am not sure, but it looks like the building is being worked on, is it on the corner? Next is Long’s, then Ellie’s. The next sign reads Home Decorating Center. I can not...

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This is a group of men just flying in from being stationed in Alaska. They were with the Army providing service to the Country. Looks like they are happy to be back home. I only know one person in the picture (front row; third from left) William “Bill” Bonner. He...

Patricia Ann Coughlin Ricottilli

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This is a rerun of the photo from last week as I have gained more information concerning it. There is more history in the photo than I originally thought. May 26, 1969 was a big day in Parsons. It was the day the Tucker County Bank vault was moved from...

Patricia Ann Coughlin Ricottilli

Turner’s Tidbits

This week’s photo is taken in front of the Tucker County Bank. I am not sure if this is part of a parade or part of a celebration. Mary Jane Hedrick, Sheriff, is standing in the back of the wagon holding a gun. I have no other information on the...

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This photo is of D. E. Crosten and some other officers along with a cuffed prisoner. This photo was from Weirton where Mr. Crosten was sent to work with the prosecuting attorney there for two years. While he was there, he broke up one of the largest moonshine and rum-runner...

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This week’s photo is circa 1909. It is a picture of Gene Worden’s great grandfather, Harry D Worden, great grandmother, Nettie Boor Worden, and their daughter Katherine K. Worden born 1901. Harry started the Worden Hotel in Davis around 1915. Both Harry and Nettie passed away in 1933.  Katherine took...

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This week’s photo is of the store at Flanagan Hill. William Raines owned the store and the post office was located there also. The post office was called the Red Creek Post Office and William Raines was the first postmaster; holding that title until his death. The story behind the...

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

Hello everyone. Hope you are all safe and exercising the safety precautions prescribed by the medical field. No one called or wrote to identify the guy with the horse. I believe it to be from Hambleton or Hendricks and I think it is someone related to the Bates Family. Ideas,...

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