Timeline of Events from "The Pocahontas Times" (1885-1895)

 

Timeline of Events from "The Pocahontas Times" (1885-1895)

This timeline represents a selection of events reported in the provided excerpts from “The Pocahontas Times” and organizes them chronologically to the best of the information available. Dates are approximate where specific days or months are not provided.

1885-1891

• Ongoing:
• Taxation Debate: The citizens of Pocahontas County are engaged in a debate over taxation, with some strongly opposing it (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_12).
• Town Development: The new town of Marlinton is being established, with lots being sold, businesses starting (including a brick plant by Levi Gay and John Peters), and plans for a new courthouse and public buildings (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_19).
• August 16, 1886: P. Skiles and Jannie B. Skiles make a Trust Deed to R. W. Baldwin (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_16).
• Undated Events Within This Period (1885-1891):
• M.P. Odyse Charged with Forgery: A man named M. P. Odyse is brought to Covington on charges of forging two checks (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_12).
• Brumfield Murders: Brumfield, whose father was rumored to have committed multiple murders, kills his father, bringing his own murder count to five (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_20).
• Shootout: A five-minute shootout occurs, details are limited (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_20).
• Nurse Sells Skin: In San Francisco, a young widow working as a nurse sells 45 square inches of her skin for $100 to be grafted onto an injured railway mail clerk (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_6).

1892-1893

• January 4, 1892: A court case is filed concerning land transactions and debts involving H.M. Lockridge and J.B. Lockridge (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_19).
• February 1, 1892: The Pocahontas Development Company appoints Brown M. Yeager as general agent for selling lots and managing business in Marlinton (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• February 20, 1892: A hearing is set for the sale of land for the benefit of the School Fund in a case involving John W. Warwick (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• February 27, 1892: Depositions are to be taken in Lewisburg in the case of Guggenheimer & Co. vs. H.M. Lockridge, J.B. Lockridge, and others (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• February 6, 1893: Commissioner's hearing in the case of Wm. D. Moore, administrator, vs. Wm. D. Moore's widow and heirs (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_19).

1894-1895

• March 5, 1893: Land belonging to Lillie McGlaughlin is put up for rent (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_43).
• Prior to June 28, 1895: Robbery takes place at the home of Mrs. Mary Smith; two suspects later apprehended (Source: 1894 - 1895_0501-0681_74).
• June 21, 1895: Court hearing in the case of State of West Virginia vs. John Cloonan and others, regarding 1500 acres of land allegedly forfeited for non-entry (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_103).
• July 19, 1895: Commissioner’s notice issued in the case of State of West Virginia vs. John Cloonan, John Hamer, and John J. Jones' Heirs (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_97).
• July 20, 1895: S.W. Holt announces the adoption of a cash-only system at his business in Marlinton (Source: 1894 - 1895_0501-0681_100).
• August 5, 1895: Court hearing in the case of Andrew Price vs. Susan E. Thomas (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_109).
• August 15, 1885: Deadline for proposals for shingles for the Marlinton Bridge (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_101).
• August 31, 1895: Commissioner S.B. Scott, Jr. to begin duties in case of State of West Virginia vs. John Cloonan, John Hamer, and John J. Jones' Heirs (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_97).

Cast of Characters

Note: This list includes individuals who appear to be central to the events or who are mentioned with some frequency or in connection to significant incidents.

• Armstrong, B. K.: Named in a land dispute case involving the School Fund (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• Austin, C. L.: Acquires 170 acres of land on Back Allegheny from Geo. N. Lacy and wife (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Aylett, Lewis D.: Formerly Treasurer of the Georgia Pacific Railway Co., partners with Samuel B. Woods in a real estate venture (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_43).
• Baldwin, R.W.: Original trustee in a trust deed involving P. Skiles and Jannie B. Skiles; later succeeded by Uriah Hevener (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_16).
• Bankin, Dick (alias H. Harrison): Indicted and jailed for an unspecified crime; reward offered for his capture (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_65).
• Barlow, Amos and Henry: Named in a case involving H.M. and J.B. Lockridge (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Belcher, John O.: Sells 236 acres of land on the Old Field Fork of Elk to Wm. H. Dilley for $1500 (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_103).
• Bidwell, James: Named in a land dispute case involving the School Fund (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• Brown, N.J.: Resident of Mill Point, robbed of over $545 and nearly killed (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_39).
• Bruffey, May: Named in a land dispute case involving the School Fund (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• Brumfield (father and son): Both involved in multiple murders in an unclear timeframe; the son murders the father after the father is rumored to have committed many murders himself (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_20).
• Bumgardner, James Jr.: Sells 2176 acres on William’s River to Lewis Bumgardner (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_103).
• Bumgardner, Lewis: Purchases 2176 acres on William's River from James Bumgardner Jr. (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_103).
• Burner, John E.: Defendant in an unlawful entry and detainer appeal case filed by S. W. Kelly (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_79).
• Byrd: Publishes an article in a publication connected to Ginn & Co., leading to a legal dispute (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_87).
• Clark, Alvin: Along with his wife, joins Geo. S. McNeel and wife and Geo. W. Levisay and wife in selling 59 acres on Droop Mountain to Wm. O. McCoy (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Cleek, John Andrew: Named in the case of Guggenheimer & Co. vs. H.M. Lockridge and others (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Cloonan, John: Defendant in a case involving land forfeiture (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_97, 1894-1895_0501-0681_103).
• Cochran, K.: Owns land near Knapp's Creek, Alleghany Mountain, and Huntersville (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_7).
• Craig, Geo. E. Jr.: Named in a land dispute case involving the School Fund (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• Crowle, Luther D.: Sells the Virginia Hotel to L.C. Schaefer for $8,000 (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_51).
• Crummett, C.P.: Sells bridles, saddles, and harnesses (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_73).
• Cumberland Lumber Co.: Defendant in an assumpsit case filed by D. O’Connell (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_79).
• Dilley, Andrew: Sells land to Wm. H. Dilley (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_103).
• Dilley, Clayton: Defendant in a case filed by A. L. Dilley, resulting in a judgment of $1502.48 for the plaintiff (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_79).
• Dilley, Wm. H.: Purchases land from Andrew Dilley (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_103).
• Douglas, W.L.: Shoe manufacturer (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_43).
• Doyle, James H.: Business partner with J. C. Lowry, Jr. in the firm Lowry & Doyle, involved in a legal case with Guggenheimer & Co. (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Eagle & Ott: Business in Ronceverte, specializing in plumbing, roofing, and bicycle repair (Source: 1894 - 1895_0501-0681_112).
• Fletcher, Avis Kmerv: Mentioned in an unclear context (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_12).
• Gammon, Thomas (heirs of): Named in a land dispute case involving the School Fund (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• Gay, Levi: Partner with John Peters in starting a brick plant in Marlinton (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_19), named in a case involving H.M. and J.B. Lockridge (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Geiger, Godfrey: Acquires 46 acres of land in a deal with R.S. Turk and wife concerning a 146-acre tract (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Gibbs, James E.A.: Pocahontas Times correspondent, possibly residing in Marlinton (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_122).
• Gibbs, W.W.: Business Manager of the Pilot Co., testifies in a case involving Byrd and Ginn & Co (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_87).
• Gibson, Wm.: Named in the case of Guggenheimer & Co. vs. H.M. Lockridge and others (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Ginn & Co.: Possibly a publishing company, involved in a legal case regarding an article published by Byrd (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_87).
• Golden, P.: Jewish peddler and merchant operating in Marlinton and Dry Fork; known for offering deep discounts (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_100, 1894-1895_0501-0681_109).
• Gum, M.T.: Involved in a bill of sale with Sidney J. Gum (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_103).
• Guggenheimer & Co.: Plaintiff in a complex legal case against H.M. Lockridge, J.B. Lockridge, and numerous other individuals and businesses (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Haines, Dr.: Creator of "Golden Specific," a purported cure for drunkenness or liquor habit (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_16).
• Hamer, John: Defendant, likely deceased, in a case involving land forfeiture; heirs are also named (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_97, 1894-1895_0501-0681_103).
• Hannah, John B.: Changes the terms of a land deed originally intended for his son, John E. Hannah (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Hannah, John E.: Son of John B. Hannah; subject of a revised land deed (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Hardy, J.M. & Son: Business partnership, likely involved in a legal case with Guggenheimer & Co. (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Harg, C.: Owns land in an unclear location (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_19).
• Harrison, P.: Owns land near Little Levels (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_19).
• Hawkins, J.P.: Named in the case of Guggenheimer & Co. vs. H.M. Lockridge and others (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Henry, Joel O.: Purchases half interest in a 2-acre mill lot from Patrick Henry and wife (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102), purchased land on Sinking Creek (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_73).
• Henry, Patrick: Along with his wife, sells a half interest in a 2-acre mill lot to Joel O. Hill (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Hevener, David: Offers land and a 280-acre farm for sale (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_43).
• Hevener, Uriah: Trustee succeeding R.W. Baldwin (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_16).
• Hill, Joel O.: Owner of land, possibly near Sinking Creek (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_73).
• Hogsett, Samuel (heirs of): Named in a land dispute case involving the School Fund (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• Holt, S.W.: Businessman in Marlinton, files for a decree of sale in a chancery case (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_79, 1894 - 1895_0501-0681_100, 1894 - 1895_0501-0681_122).
• Hubbard, Thomas: Named in a land dispute case involving the School Fund (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• Huling, Jas. H.: Inventor awarded patents for a rat trap, an oil can, a sprinkling can, and a spray can (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_87, 1894-1895_0501-0681_89).
• Jelenko & Bro.: Plaintiffs in a case against John S. Moore, resulting in a decree of reference (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_79).
• Jones, John J. (heirs of): Defendants, likely deceased, in a case involving land forfeiture (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_97, 1894-1895_0501-0501-0681_103).
• Kelly, S.W.: Plaintiff in an unlawful entry and detainer case against John E. Burner (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_79).
• Kendall & Co.: Publishers of "A Treatise on the Horse and His Diseases” (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_12).
• Killingsworth, Wm. J.: Purchases 25 acres of land near Marlinton from G.M. Kee and wife (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_73).
• Knapp: Owns land with a creek named after him (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_7).
• Lacy, Geo. N.: Along with his wife, sells 170 acres of land on Back Allegheny to C.L. Austin (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Lam, C.D.: Marries Eliza Moore (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_109).
• Levisay, Geo. W.: Along with his wife, joins Alvin Clark and wife and Geo. S. McNeel and wife in selling 59 acres on Droop Mountain to Wm. O. McCoy (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Lockridge, A.B.: Likely related to H.M. and J.B. Lockridge; creditors sought payment after a land sale (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Lockridge, H.M.: Involved in numerous legal cases, primarily regarding land transactions and debt; judgments against him and attempts to recover funds are mentioned (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_19, 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Lockridge, J.B.: Frequently named alongside H.M. Lockridge in legal cases; involved in land conveyances and judgments against him (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_19, 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Lowry, J.C. Jr.: Business partner with James H. Doyle in the firm Lowry & Doyle, involved in a legal case with Guggenheimer & Co. (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Manly: County official whose financial dealings with the county are under scrutiny; potentially facing a debt of $10,000 (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_100).
• Mann, M.C.: Candidate for the Legislature (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_51).
• Marlin, A.: Owns land on Marlin's Mountain (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_7).
• McClintic, L.M.: Attorney; special commissioner involved in land transactions and legal cases, possibly in Pocahontas County (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_15, 1892-1893_0001-0500_19, 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• McClure, Benj. F.: Sells 165 acres on the east side of Droop Mountain to Michael G. McClure (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• McClure, Michael G.: Purchases 165 acres on the east side of Droop Mountain from Benj. F. McClure (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• McCoy, Wm. O.: Purchases 59 acres on Droop Mountain from Alvin Clark and wife, Geo. S. McNeel and wife, and Geo. W. Levisay and wife (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• McGlaughlin, Andrew M.: Deposition to be taken in Lewisburg in the case of Guggenheimer & Co. vs. H.M. Lockridge and others (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• McGlaughlin, Daniel (heirs of): Named in a land dispute case involving the School Fund (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• McGlaughlin, Lillie: Landowner; a tract of her land is offered for rent (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_43).
• McNeil, John Adam: Named in the case of Guggenheimer & Co. vs. H.M. Lockridge and others (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• McNeel, Geo. S.: Along with his wife, joins Alvin Clark and wife and Geo. W. Levisay and wife in selling 59 acres on Droop Mountain to Wm. O. McCoy (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• McNeill, T.B.: Resident of Buckeye, potentially involved in legal or real estate matters (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_43).
• Moore, Elizabeth M.: Acquires 50 acres of land in Green Bank District from a sale by Special Commissioner L.M. McClintic (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Moore, Eliza: Daughter of Ham Moore; marries C.D. Lam (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_109).
• Moore, Ernest N.: Involved in land transactions with H.M. Lockridge and wife (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_19).
• Moore, George P.: Solicits proposals for shingles in Edray (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_101).
• Moore, Ham: Father of Eliza Moore (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_109).
• Moore, John S.: Defendant in a case brought by Jelenko & Bro. (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_79).
• Moore, S.P.: Resident of Sunset, offering 15,000 pine shingles for sale (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_7).
• Moore, V. F.: Commissioner in Chancery of the Circuit Court (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• Moore, Wm. D.: Deceased individual, subject of a legal case involving his estate, widow, and heirs (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_19).
• Withrow McClintic: Resident of Buckeye, potentially a farmer, and possibly related to L.M. McClintic (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_19, 1894-1895_0501-0681_109).
• O’Connell, D.: Plaintiff in a case against the Cumberland Lumber Co (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_79).
• Odyse, M.P.: Charged with forging two checks (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_12).
• Overholt, W.H.: Along with his wife, sells a lot in Hillsboro to J.B. Walton (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Patterson, J.H.: Clerk of the Circuit Court (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_8, 1892-1893_0001-0500_19, 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Peabody Insurance Co.: Insurance company based in Wheeling (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_112).
• Peters, John: Partner with Levi Gay in starting a brick plant in Marlinton (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_19).
• Piles, John: Named in a land dispute case involving the School Fund (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• Price, Andrew: Attorney in Marlinton; involved in the case of Price vs. Susan E. Thomas (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_109).
• Rucker, H.S.: Attorney; special commissioner in Pocahontas County (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_19, 1892-1893_0001-0500_73).
• Schaefer, L.C.: Purchases the Virginia Hotel from Luther D. Crowle for $8,000 (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_51).
• Scott, Samuel B. Jr.: Commissioner in Chancery; involved in legal cases regarding land (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102, 1894-1895_0501-0681_103).
• Seebert, C.T.: Named in a case involving H.M. and J.B. Lockridge (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Seebert, Mary J., Mary R., and Martha S.: Named in a case involving H.M. and J.B. Lockridge (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Sharper, John (heirs of): Named in a land dispute case involving the School Fund (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• Sidenstricker, O.P. (also potentially "Hydeustricker"): Named in a case involving H.M. and J.B. Lockridge (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Skiles, Jannie B.: Involved in a Trust Deed with P. Skiles to R. W. Baldwin (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_16).
• Skiles, P.: Involved in a Trust Deed with Jannie B. Skiles to R. W. Baldwin (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_16).
• Smith, Henry K.: Named in a land dispute case involving the School Fund (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• Smith, Mrs. Mary: Resident of possibly Luce, victim of a robbery (Source: 1894 - 1895_0501-0681_74).
• Sutton, James T.: Involved in a land transaction with the board of trustees of an unnamed church (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Thomas, Susan E.: Defendant in a case brought by Andrew Price (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_109).
• Turk, R.S.: Involved in a land swap with Godfrey Geiger involving a 146-acre tract (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Vandebilt, Cornelius: Wealthy individual planning to build a new mansion in an unnamed metropolis (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_51).
• Walton, J.B.: Purchases a lot in Hillsboro from W.H. Overholt and wife (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).