According to Fansler, the first licensed druggist in Parsons was J. W. Kogelschatz. He moved into a room of the Tucker County Bank Building in February 1904, and the same premises were used for a drug store for a long time. He was followed by Kent White Scott and in...
Troops camped at blair during mine war to force surrender of miners. Charleston WV – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Aug. 30, 1862: Confederate raiders under the command of General Albert G....
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate I had a very “exciting” beginning to this week. I had to rescue Katy Kat from a baby opossum, which took a trip in a bucket to the forest where it belongs. She does not like to come inside when the weather is pretty,...
Did you, your children or grandchildren attend St. George Academy School or maybe you taught there? Join us, your old school mates, their families and maybe some teachers at the school for an old fashion homecoming social. The school is on the National Register of Historic Places and now operates...
Letter to the Editor I am very offended by the Pride Sign along the road in Canaan Valley. It is about time individuals keep their opinions and beliefs to themselves. We have a lot of visitors and tourists who come to West Virginia for vacation to get away from the...
Anna and Patsy Santangelo in the late 1950s. Photo courtesy of Patricia Ann Santangelo Miller. By Joseph W. Dumire Tucker County Historical Society Pasquale (Patsy) Santangelo was born 10/26/1894 in Roccacasale, Italy the son of Raffaelo DiGiustino and Michelina Santangelo, and died 6/5/1972 at Thomas. He married Anna DePollo...
August 9, 2023 Charleston WV – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Aug. 16, 1851: William Hope “Coin” Harvey was born in Buffalo, Putnam County. Harvey, a social reformer, was nominated for president...
Pictured left to right seated: Linda Hockman, Sharon Kidwell, and Patricia Mays, TVDD. Back row left to right: Sandra Hockman, Faith Moore, Jean Long, Martha Hilton, WVGC State President, Vivian Shomo, Glenda Lipscomb, Linda Sherman and Kennetha Greenlief. Pictured seated are Linda Hockman and Sharon Kidwell. Standing are Jean Long,...
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate Isn’t it crazy when you hear a song from your past and it transports you right back to that time? A friend of mine sent me a video of Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show singing Sylvia and that song took me right back...
Walter Dean Myers Charleston WV – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Aug. 9, 1916: A storm front from the northwest dumped nearly six inches of rain in less than five hours on...
“Virtues, when taken too far, become vices.” Can’t remember where I heard this. Aristotle maybe? Or YouTube perhaps, where some 50 plus year old dating coach is coping with their own past failed relationships in the form of dispensing “advice”. Not really sure, to be honest. Regardless, wherever it came...
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate Just a few short weeks until school starts again and I bet the kids are just thrilled, NOT. It is another month down and that much closer to the end of another year. It seems the birthdays are coming far too fast anymore. Momma...
July 26, 2023 Alex Schoenbaum Charleston WV – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Aug. 2, 2009: Golfers Sam Snead and Bill Campbell became the first two inductees into the West Virginia Golf...
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate I am so tired of this political stuff I could gag. Everyone and their brother are throwing their hats in the ring for president. West Virginia is going to have someone run for the first time in history I think. He was a decent...
This is a photo of the Keystone Company’s Kindling-Wood Factory of Hambleton taken March 1910. Homer Fansler had this to say about the factory: The company built a kindling wood plant at the Hambleton end of the bridge over Black Fork River in 1901. They cut and baled the waste...
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate It is hard to believe that this month would have been mom’s 90th birthday. As a kid I remember thinking that I could not picture my mother as an old woman. She would be young and superwoman forever. I wish that had been true. ...
This is the Number 142 Shay built for F. Thompson Lumber Company in Island Run, Pennsylvania. The Shay is shown here in Davis operating for the Blackwater Lumber Company in 1900. Ideas, suggestions, comments, or items to share contact Tim Turner (304) 478-3389.
FOR RENT - Really nice, large 2nd floor, 1 br apartment in Old Bank Building in Davis. Large north and west facing windows. Unfurnished, available now. Rent includes all utilities and high-speed internet. Historic Building: NO SMOKING! And no cats. Minimum 3-month lease.
YARD SALE – First Holly Meadows, follow signs two miles. Thursday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday 5 – 7 p.m. Rain cancellation.
This is a charcoal photo of a young lady who possible attended the St. George Academy. The photo is in the archives at the school and there is a request to try to identify her. If you know who she is or could possibly be, please help. I will do...
