A retelling of the Rip Van Winkle story, set in 20th-century Marlinton

 

An AI retelling of the Rip Van Winkle story, set in 20th-century Marlinton, West Virginia, using the details you provided:

In the small town of Marlinton, West Virginia, lived a man named "Rip," known to some as "Easy" Rip. Rip had a hard time holding down a job. He was most recently an out-of-work waiter at French's Diner, a local spot that had seen better days. Rip was a kind-hearted man, but his easygoing nature often clashed with his wife, Claretta, nicknamed "Claw". Claw, a woman of great energy, never missed an opportunity to remind Rip of his failings, whether they were about his lack of work or chores around the house. To escape Claw's nagging and his humdrum life, Easy Rip would often wander off into the nearby hills.

One crisp autumn day, sometime in the middle of the 20th century, Easy Rip decided to go for a walk toward Cranberry Glades, a large, boggy area with a strange, captivating beauty. He brought along his dog, appropriately named "Lucky," and a beat-up old fishing pole, though he was never much for fishing. After hiking for a while, Rip came across a peculiar sight. 

A group of men, short and stout, with strange clothing, were playing a game of table-top tennis . What was most peculiar was that the paddles were made of wood and string and the ball was hard and heavy. The men did not speak but gestured for Easy Rip to join them.

They offered him a drink from a large jug, which smelled like eggnog but had a much stronger kick. Easy Rip, never one to turn down a drink, especially when it was free, gratefully accepted. The eggnog was potent, and soon Rip began to feel incredibly drowsy. He leaned against a large rock and fell into a deep sleep.

When he awoke, the sun was high in the sky. Everything was unfamiliar. He went back toward the town, but his usual routes were overgrown. When Easy Rip finally reached Marlinton, it was drastically changed. His house was gone, replaced by a weedy lot. 

The familiar tavern was now a bar and grill with a shiny, new sign. People were dressed differently, and the cars were sleek and modern. The idlers stared at his old clothes and his long, unkempt beard and hair.

He was bewildered. Then he noticed a young man, also with a lazy gait and old clothes. When he asked who this was, he was told by the others: “That’s young Rip, his father went off into the glades about twenty years ago and was never heard of again”. Easy Rip was even more confused. 

Then an old man who remembered him as a kid spoke up, “That’s old Easy Rip!” The old man explained that Easy Rip had been gone for twenty years, and the world had moved on without him. His wife, Claw, had passed away after having an argument with a neighbor.

Eventually, Easy Rip settled into his new reality. He moved in with his daughter and became a regular at the new bar and grill, telling his strange story of the game in Cranberry Glades and the potent eggnog, which, if you drank too much, could make you sleep for a long time. 

It is said he spent the rest of his days telling this incredible tale, and so, another mountain legend was born.

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Sermon--Naaman

 

 

"My father, if the prophet had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thou not have done it?" This is a powerful rhetorical question. It acknowledges that Naaman would have readily complied with any difficult or demanding request from the prophet, even if it involved significant effort or sacrifice.

 

 2 Kings 5:1–27

Naaman's wife's servant girl told him that a prophet in Israel could heal him. Naaman was sent to Israel with a letter to the king, who believed the request was a plot for war. Elisha told Naaman to bathe in the Jordan River seven times to be healed. Naaman was initially angry, but eventually consented to the treatment and was healed.

 

2 Kings 5

    Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper.   

And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman's wife.  

And she said unto her mistress, Would God my lord were with the prophet that is in Samaria! for he would recover him of his leprosy.  
And one went in, and told his lord, saying, Thus and thus said the maid that is of the land of Israel.

And the king of Syria said, Go to, go to Samaria, and take with thee ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of raiment.  

And he took them, and came to Israel, and stood at the door of the house of Elisha.

And Elisha sent a messenger unto him, saying, Go and wash in Jordan seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee, and thou shalt be clean.  

But Naaman was wroth, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought, He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the LORD his God, and strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper.  

Are not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? may I not wash in them, and be clean? So he turned and went away in a rage.  

And his servants came near, and spake unto him, and said, My father, if the prophet had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thou not have done it? how much rather then, when he saith to thee, Wash, and be clean?  

Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.  
And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came and stood before him: and he said, Behold, now I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel: now therefore, I beseech thee, take a blessing of thy servant.  

But he refused, and said, As the LORD liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused.

And Naaman said, Shall there not then, I pray thee, be given to thy servant two mules' burden of earth? for thy servant will henceforth offer neither burnt offering nor sacrifice unto other gods, but unto the LORD.  

In this thing the LORD pardon thy servant: that when my master goeth into the house of Rimmon to worship there, and he leaneth on my hand, and I bow myself in the house of Rimmon: when I bow myself in the house of Rimmon, the LORD pardon thy servant in this thing.  
And he said unto him, Go in peace. So he departed from him a little way.

But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but as the LORD liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.  

So Gehazi followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running after him, he lighted down from the chariot to meet him, and said, Is all well?  

And he said, All is well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, two talents of silver, and two changes of raiment.  

And Naaman said, Be content, take two talents. And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of raiment, and gave them to two of his servants: and they bare them before him.  

And when he came to the tower, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed.  

But he went in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said unto him, Whence comest thou, Gehazi? And he said, Thy servant went no whither. 23. And he said unto him, Went not mine heart with thee, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants?  

The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence a leper as white as snow. 

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This verse from 2 Kings 5:3 in the King James Version (KJV) highlights the faith and hope of a young Israelite girl who was captured by the Syrians.

Here's a breakdown:

    "And she said unto her mistress..." This indicates that the girl was a servant in the household of Naaman's wife.

    "Would God my lord were with the prophet that is in Samaria!" This expresses the girl's strong belief in the healing power of Elisha, the prophet of God in Samaria. She recognizes that Naaman's leprosy, a debilitating and incurable disease in their understanding, could potentially be healed by Elisha.

    "for he would recover him of his leprosy." This emphasizes the girl's confidence in Elisha's abilities. She firmly believes that Elisha has the power to cure Naaman of his leprosy, offering hope and a potential solution to a seemingly insurmountable problem.

This simple statement of faith from a young captive girl sets in motion the events that lead to Naaman's healing. It demonstrates the power of faith and the potential for unexpected sources of wisdom and help

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This verse from 2 Kings 5:27 in the King James Version (KJV) describes the severe punishment that Elisha, the prophet of God, inflicted upon his servant Gehazi.

Here's a breakdown:

• "The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever." This is the core of the curse. Leprosy was a highly contagious and debilitating disease in biblical times. Elisha declares that Gehazi, and his descendants, will be afflicted with leprosy forever. This is a severe and lasting punishment for Gehazi's greed and deceit.

• "And he went out from his presence a leper as white as snow." This vividly illustrates the immediate and dramatic effect of the curse. Gehazi's skin is instantly covered in the white spots characteristic of leprosy. He is immediately transformed into an outcast, suffering from a disease that would significantly impact his quality of life and social standing.

This verse serves as a powerful warning against greed, dishonesty, and disobedience. It highlights the importance of integrity and faithfulness in serving God.

Key takeaways:

• Consequences of sin: This story emphasizes that there are serious consequences for our actions, particularly when we act out of greed or disobedience.
• Importance of integrity: It underscores the importance of integrity and honesty in serving God and others.
• The power of God's word: Elisha's words carry immense power, demonstrating the authority and judgment of God.

This passage continues to resonate with readers today, serving as a reminder of the importance of living a life of integrity and faithfulness to God.

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The story of Joseph and Pharaoh begins with Joseph interpreting the dreams of the king's cupbearer and baker while they were both imprisoned.

• The Cupbearer's Dream: The cupbearer dreamt of a vine with three branches that produced ripe grapes, which he squeezed into Pharaoh's cup.
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• Joseph's Interpretation: Joseph correctly interpreted this dream, predicting that the cupbearer would be restored to his position within three days.
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• The Baker's Dream: The baker dreamt of three baskets of bread on his head, with birds eating from the top basket.
• Joseph's Interpretation: Joseph accurately interpreted this dream as well, foretelling that the baker would be hanged, and the birds would eat his flesh.

These interpretations proved true. The cupbearer was indeed restored to his position, while the baker was executed. However, the cupbearer, despite promising to remember Joseph, forgot about him.

Two years later, Pharaoh had troubling dreams. He consulted his wise men, but none could interpret them. The cupbearer, remembering Joseph's accurate interpretations of his own and the baker's dreams, finally remembered him. He spoke to Pharaoh about Joseph's abilities, and Pharaoh summoned Joseph from prison.

Joseph, guided by God, successfully interpreted Pharaoh's dreams, which foretold seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine. Pharaoh, impressed by Joseph's wisdom, appointed him second in command over all of Egypt, giving him authority to prepare for the impending famine.

This chain of events, initiated by the cupbearer's forgotten promise, led to Joseph's rise to power in Egypt and ultimately played a crucial role in saving the lives of millions during the famine, including his own family.

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The three baskets likely represented the three days that would pass before the baker's execution.

The birds eating from the top basket symbolized his impending death and the fact that his body would be left exposed to the elements, where birds would feed upon it.

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Joseph's interpretation:

• The Dream: The cupbearer dreamt of a vine with three branches that produced ripe grapes. He then squeezed these grapes and poured the resulting juice into Pharaoh's cup.

• Joseph's Interpretation: Joseph saw this dream as a positive sign for the cupbearer.

  • The three branches likely symbolized the three days that would pass before the cupbearer would be restored to his position.
  • The ripe grapes represented the sweetness of his return to favor and his restoration to his former position.
  • The act of squeezing the grapes and pouring the juice into Pharaoh's cup symbolized the cupbearer serving Pharaoh once again.

   

The Unraveling---Experimental Creative Writing

The Unraveling

Sarah watched with growing unease as her stepdaughter, Emily, interacted with her young daughter, Lily. Lily, usually a vibrant and cheerful child, seemed subdued, her eyes often downcast. Sarah noticed a distinct lack of warmth in Emily's parenting style. Discipline seemed to be her primary focus, delivered with a stern voice and frequent punishments, often for minor infractions.

"Lily, don't touch that!" Emily would snap, her voice sharp.

Lily would recoil, her small frame shrinking under the scrutiny of her mother's disapproving gaze. Sarah winced. This wasn't the way she remembered being parented. She recalled a childhood filled with laughter, encouragement, and a healthy dose of freedom.

One afternoon, while visiting, Sarah witnessed a particularly distressing incident. Lily, eager to share a drawing she had made, approached Emily with a beaming smile. Emily, engrossed in her phone, barely glanced up, dismissing Lily with a curt "Put it down, I'm busy." Lily's face crumpled, and she retreated to a corner, tears welling in her eyes.

Sarah's heart ached. This wasn't just stern discipline; it was emotional neglect. Lily, a bright and curious child, was slowly being stifled, her spirit dampened by Emily's constant criticism and lack of affection.

Sarah knew she couldn't remain silent. She had to intervene, for Lily's sake. But how? How could she express her concerns to Emily without jeopardizing her relationship with her husband and alienating his daughter?

The next time they visited, Sarah chose her words carefully. "Emily," she began gently, "I've noticed that Lily seems a bit… subdued lately. Perhaps we could spend some more time together, just the two of us? I'd love to teach her how to bake cookies or play some board games."

Emily, surprised by Sarah's suggestion, hesitated. "I don't know, Sarah. I'm so busy these days."

"I understand," Sarah replied, "but maybe a little break from the routine would be good for both of you. It's important for Lily to feel loved and supported."

Emily remained hesitant, but Sarah persisted. She slowly began to weave herself into Lily's life, offering a contrasting parenting style. She spent afternoons playing in the park, reading stories aloud, and showering Lily with unconditional love and encouragement.

Slowly, subtly, things began to change. Emily, observing Sarah's interactions with Lily, started to soften. She began to smile more often, to praise Lily for her efforts, and to spend more quality time with her daughter.

The transformation was gradual, but it was undeniable. Lily blossomed, her laughter returning, her eyes regaining their sparkle. Sarah knew she still had a long way to go, but she was hopeful. She had taken the first step, a small but significant step, towards ensuring that Lily grew up feeling loved, valued, and cherished.

Note: This story explores one possible scenario based on the provided text. It focuses on the emotional impact of Emily's parenting style on Lily and Sarah's efforts to intervene.

This story can be further developed by:

• Exploring Emily's own childhood experiences and how they may be influencing her parenting style.
• Delving deeper into the challenges Sarah faces in navigating this delicate family dynamic.
• Examining the potential for conflict and the importance of open communication between Sarah and Emily.

This story aims to highlight the complexities of blended families and the importance of creating a nurturing environment for children.

Dear Almonso

 

The worn letter lay on Almonso's desk, a stark contrast to the sleek, modern office. Each word seemed to drip with the weight of its author's despair. "Twelve dogs," he muttered, picturing the chaos.

Eleanor, a woman whose life had once revolved around the vibrant energy of dogs, now found herself trapped. Diabetes and a weakening heart conspired against her, leaving her breathless and frail. Her husband, a shadow of his former self, depended entirely on her care. Their home, once a haven, had become a battleground.

Twelve dogs. The image was almost comical, yet the letter painted a picture of escalating chaos. The puppy, a monstrous 300-pound beast, ruled the roost. Its incessant barking, the sharp jabs of its claws, and the constant threat of a bite had transformed Eleanor's home into a prison.

The neighbor, a beacon of supposed stability, offered little respite. Her medical expertise, honed on weekends, seemed to evaporate within the walls of the house. Domestic duties, it appeared, were far beyond her scope.

Eleanor, a seasoned dog owner, felt a profound sense of betrayal. The joy she once found in their companionship had been replaced by fear and exhaustion. The decision to bring the puppy home, a decision she vehemently opposed, now loomed as a colossal mistake.

Almonso, a man who had dedicated his life to helping others, felt a surge of empathy. This wasn't just a dog problem; it was a crisis of care, a desperate plea for help from a woman teetering on the edge of despair. He knew he had to act.

What is your advice to Almonso?

(Parody)

Deceased individuals and the ministers who officiated their funerals

 

Here are the names of the deceased individuals and the ministers who officiated their funerals, as mentioned in the sources:

• Harry James Alderman - Rev. Don L. Jackson [no source]
• Rice W. Alderman - Rev. T.G. Alderman
• Lydia Margaret Arion - Rev. Isaac Garber [no source]
• Vida Hutchison - Rev. John Atkinson [no source]
• Harry W. Buzzard - Rev. R. P. Melton [no source]
• Betty Zane Oliver - Rev. Kenneth Montgomery [no source]
• Ollie Slavin - Rev. David Rittenhouse [no source]
• Oda H. Gay - Rev. Sherman Markley and Rev. David Rittenhouse [no source]
• James Edwin Hamrick - Rev. Don Taylor [no source]
• Neff S. Morrison - Rev. R. H. Crawford [no source]
• Oleta Mason - Rev. Nolan Turner [no source]
• Winters "Jay" Fowler - Rev. A. C. Durant [no source]
• Charles Landon Odom - Rev. David S. Slawter [no source]
• Boyd H. Nicely - Rev. Paul Good [no source]
• Howard James Sites - Rev. John Carriker [no source]
• Oma Kirk - Rev. James Wright [no source]
• William E. Hamrick - Rev. Okey Wayne [no source]
• William Hugh Mentzer - Rev. Glen B. Tucker [no source]
• Mrs. Lois Ann LaRue Newsom - Rev. Richard Newkirk [no source]
• Miss Gladys Smith - Rev. J. C. Wool [no source]
• Frances Eskridge - Rev. Robert Close [no source]
• George F. Hissom - Rev. James E. "Budd" Legg [no source]
• Mrs. Juanita Ryder Landes - Rev. L. E. Saville and Rev. Francis Gum [no source]
• Mrs. Lizzie Lansford Harouff - Rev. Richard Wright [no source]
• Paul B. Hultz - Rev. John I. Rather
• George Witchaven - Rev. Albert Mullins [no source]
• Otha Lee Pugh - Rev. William E. Griffin [no source]
• Elvin E. Propst - Rev. Randy Benson [no source]
• John O. Roach - Rev. David Fish and Rev. Doug Heidt [no source]
• Olive Cutlip Hollandsworth - Rev. Mark Skaggs [no source]
• Faye Lee Hayes - Rev. Leroy Crane [no source]
• Orpha Violet Hiner - Rev. Laird Thomas [no source]
• Tobias Ofrenton Moss - Rev. Ezra Bennett and Rev. Clarence Pierson [no source]
• Eston Nelson - Rev. David B. Rittenhouse and Rev. J. W. Pugh [no source]
• Denver C. Offutt - Rev. Travis E. Wells, Jr. [no source]
• Mrs. Odella Shinaberry - Rev. Clyde Gum [no source]
• Mrs. Anne S. Fuller - Rev. Weston Guthrie [no source]
• Mrs. Mattie S. Houchin - Rev. Claude Collins [no source]
• John Tyre Nelson - Rev. Fred Oxendale [no source]
• Mrs. Norma V. Meeks - Rev. John Temply and Rev. Dennis Westlake [no source]
• Mrs. Otie Viola Houchin - Rev. John A. Helms [no source]
• Offie Olive Hamrick - Rev. Barry Moll and Rev. Leroy Crane [no source]
• Ronsom Likens - Rev. Johnny Taylor [no source]
• Marlinton Cagers - Rev. Paul Eubank [no source]
• Grace Church - Rev. A. D. Potter [no source]
• Flora C. Moomau - Rev. B. B. Breitenhirt [no source]
• Thomas O. Gainer - Rev. Harvey Vance [no source]
• Mrs. Joseph Hall - Rev. Roy Snedegar and Rev. Fred Maynard [no source]
• Jim E. Fowler - Rev. Bill Simons [no source]
• Margaret F. Pritchard - Rev. David Bush [no source]
• Timothy Samuel Alderman - Rev. L.E. Saville and Rev. Rex Ball
• Mitchell Alderman - Rev. Eddie B. Klye
• Samuel Noah Alderman - Rev. T. G. Alderman and Rev. Bernard R. Skeens
• Mary Ellen Alderman Butterbaugh - Rev. Quade R. Arbogast, assisted by Rev. Teddie Alderman
• Dorothy Helen Boggs - Rev. Snedegar
• Sue Sheets Boggs - Rev. Clyde Hensley
• William M. Burks - Rev. Elvie H. Mullins
• Johnnie Harold Meadows - Reverends Harold Swecker, Lawrence Bennett, and Robert Thompson
• Cora Lee Hill Kinnison - Rev. D. D. Marshall
• Leonard W. Hoover - Rev. Wilbur Kirby, Rev. Homer Whitehair, and Rev. David Rittenhouse
• Edgar Allen Poe - Rev. Jonas Johnson Jr.
• Howard Mullens - Rev. B. B. Mitcham
• Lee Winters Pritt - Rev. Ed Jenkins
• Willard Marvin Smith - Rev. Wallace Dow
• Alexander N. Mierchuk - Rev. Robert McEleney
• Maude Boggs Spacht - Rev. Jack Hart
• Samuel Martin Schoolcraft - Rev. Norman Alderman
• James Harden Hewlett - Rev. James Burchett and Rev. Eugene Moses
• Roy Gilbert McMillion - Rev. Bill Higginbotham
• Enna Myrtle McMillion - Rev. Leroy Crane and Rev. Jack A. Wallace
• Calvin Bailor - Rev. David Rittenhouse and Rev. J. H. Snedegar
• C. R. Shrader - Rev. B. B. Breitenhirt
• John William Holliday - Rev. Glen Stewart
• Lester B. Sturm - No officiant is listed in the source, but it mentions he was a retired United Methodist minister
• Cecil Harold McCourt - Rev. Bob Clutter
• French Gibson - Rev. James C. Wool
• Gordon Sterling Gillis - Rev. Julian Rittenhouse
• Tom Queen - Rev. S. E. Lewis
• Ronald S. Heckler - Rev. Floyd Crider
• Capitolia Black Shultz - Rev. Miles E. Johnson
• William Thomas Graham - No officiant is listed, but the notice states that several members of the Seebert Charge attended his funeral at the Union Methodist Church.
• W. H. Grimes - Rev. Fred Oxendale, assisted by Rev. Wilbur Crummett and Rev. Saville
• Gay Allen Gutshall - Rev. D. G. Trent, assisted by Rev. C. B. Gibbs and Rev. James W. Gardner
• Edward Keith Hudson - Rev. Q. R. Arbogast
• William Wardell Harper - No officiant listed, but the funeral was held in the Rome United Methodist Church
• William Hicks - Rev. Clyde Lee
• William F. Irvin - Rev. Ed Thomas
• O. N. Miles - Rev. Roger P. Melton
• Fred Moomau - Rev. J. D. Arbuckle
• Howard Lee Miller - Rev. Ivan Walker
• Edwin W. Miller - No officiant listed but the funeral was at the First Presbyterian Church
• Thomas Nelson Miller - Rev. Q. R. Arbogast
• Henry Ammen Peck - No officiant is listed in the source.
• Martha Barlow Hill - Rev. T. H. Taylor
• Richard Washington Hill - Reverend Charles Potter
• W. L. Herold - Rev. R. P. Melton and Rev. L.E. Saville
• Jacob C. Johnson - No officiant listed in the source.
• Morris B. Friel - Rev. J. O. Shank
• Obed Lee Gochenour - No officiant listed, but it mentions he was a retired Methodist minister
• Clinton Harper Hill - Rev. Ralph Ross
• John William Long - Rev. Carl D. Spade
• Walter W. Lowther - Rev. Conrad Tenney
• Freddy Ray Musick - Rev. Dwayne Houk
• Minnie Florence Kelly Mace - Rev. R. B. Moore and Rev. D. M. McGrady
• Robert B. Miller - Rev. J. W. Holliday
• Maranthus McMillion - Rev. Frank Johnson
• George Hedrick McCoy - Rev. Hobert Quesenberry and Rev. Leroy Crane
• Fred McMillion - Rev. Jack K. Wallace
• Isaac McNeel - Rev. Robert W. Kirkpatrick and Rev. W. E. Pierce
• William Frank Rider - Rev. Sherman Markley
• Lee Van Horn Ruckman - Rev. Roger L. Smith
• Raymond Charles Friel - Rev. Jay Hicks
• Price Galford - Rev. Gerald Wilson and Rev. Joe LaRue
• Ashby Gibson - Rev. Frank Long
• James (Buck) H. Howard - Rev. Ray Baker
• Oliver Arnold Howard - Rev. Roger P. Melton
• James Robert Jeffries - Rev. Lewis B. Boyle
• William H. Johnson - Dr. T.W. Apperson
• Myrtle V. Malcom - Rev. W. E. Piercy
• John Jacob Mullens - Rev. Tom Taylor
• Edward Markley - No officiant is listed in the source, but it mentions he was a minister
• Forest D. Malcomb - Rev. Harvey C. Porter
• Alfred Brian (Bill) Moyers - Rev. Andrew Ballas
• Edward Louis Mutscheller - No officiant listed, but the source mentions a memorial mass
• William L. Miller - Rev. Robert Higgins
• Alfred Edgar McNeel - No officiant listed, but the family asks for donations to the Oak Grove Presbyterian Church
• John William Pugh - Rev. David Rittenhouse
• Virgil William Pugh - No officiant is listed in the source.
• Kerth W. Snyder - Rev. David Rittenhouse
• William Williams - Rev. Charles Yoho
• William Joseph Johnson - Rev. Randy Benson
• Ruth Galford McLaughlin - Rev. Willis Cornelius and Rev. Richard Newkirk
• John Lanty McNeel - Rev. Collier Harvey, Jr.
• Mamie Mullenax Gilmer - Revs. W. Doyle Frye, G. E. Winkler, and W. E. Hamilton
• Fred Noel Mouser - Rev. Ralph C. Brown
• Fred Miller Rhodes - Rev. M.O. Nester and Rev. Simon Nester

It's worth noting that some of the sources mention multiple officiants, or assisting officiants for the same funeral service.

Children who were less than 3 years of age at the time of their deaths:

 

Based on the obituaries in the sources, here are 20 children who were less than 3 years of age at the time of their deaths:

• Baby Keith Beverage died at the age of 0, having been born on October 21, 1975 and dying on the same day at a hospital in Richwood.
• Nina Marie Beverage, an infant, was born on Monday, January 4, 1960, and died on Wednesday, January 6, 1960.
• Laura Jane and William David Buzzard, Jr., infant twins, died on Friday, March 4, 1966, in a Roanoke hospital.
• Betsy Elaine Bess, three-month-old daughter, died on Wednesday, April 9, 1997. She was born on December 30, 1996.
• Philip Sturgell, a three-day-old son, died on Tuesday, May 24, 1966.
• Bruce Morrison, aged four years, died Sunday, October 9, 1932.
• Keith Dale Hannah, aged two years and six months, died on Saturday, October 21, 1950.
• Philip Marshell Moore, an infant, died Sunday, June 6, 1965.
• Lula, aged 3 months, died on December 26.
• John Roger Simmons, Jr., five-month-old son, died on Sunday, May 19, 1968.
• Alice Joan Galford aged 5 months and 15 days, died on Friday, July 11, 1941.
• Baby Galford died at birth on Tuesday, April 6, 1976.
• Wilma Christine Galford, aged one month and one day, died on Sunday, April 13, 1924.
• George Samuel Gibson, aged three years and ten months, died on October 7, 1925.
• Tresa Leah Gladwell, eight and one-half-month-old daughter, died on Sunday, November 8, 1970.
• Dennis James Hoke, was born December 3, 1962, and died Friday, January 13, 1967.
• Philip Marshell Moore, infant son, died on Sunday, June 6, 1965.
• John David Simmons, infant son, died Wednesday, January 18, 1967.
• Moody Orndorff Sheets, aged two years, eleven months and nine days, died on March 9, 1924.
• Baby Douglas Blain Smith died on April 29, 1956. He was born on April 21, 1956.

These children, all under the age of three, tragically died due to various causes, as indicated in the sources.

Automobile, hunting, and work-related incidents, among others

 

The provided obituaries list several individuals who died due to accidents. These accidents include automobile, hunting, and work-related incidents, among others:

• James Buzzard died from injuries sustained when his car went out of control and turned over on State Route 39.
• Arnold Alderman died in a truck accident on Droop Mountain.
• Frank Bennett died after efforts were made to pull his logging truck back onto the road.
• Neal P. Anderson, a taxi driver, was killed in an automobile accident near the Pendleton-Highland county line.
• Jacob Bussard died in an automobile accident after losing control of his car on a wet and slippery road.
• Mrs. Hallie Clark Bussard died from injuries sustained in an automobile wreck.
• Malvern Overholt was struck and killed by an automobile.
• An unnamed man of Rich Creek was killed in an automobile accident on Route 219.
• Gerald Allen Mullenax was killed in a train accident.
• Mrs. Cornelia Bussard Hayes was struck and killed by an automobile while walking.
• Dale E. Hoke was killed in a jeep accident on Knapps Creek.
• Sanford Gibson was killed by the accidental discharge of his shotgun while hunting.
• Virgil Roy Lambert died from a .30-caliber rifle accident in a car.
• William Leo Judy died in a two-car traffic accident.
• Charles Mack Peck died by drowning.
• D. A. Gladwell died from an accidental shooting while crossing a fence.
• Robert Slavin died from a bullet wound to the head, with indications pointing to an accidental shooting.
• John H. Slavin was killed when the car he was riding in went over the road.
• Thomas Cullen Smith was killed when the combat plane he was flying crashed.
• William Ross Gay was killed in an accident in Chicago.
• Thomas Gawthrop died from injuries received when he ran his vehicle under an empty flat trailer.
• Dennis F. Galford was fatally injured when the truck he was driving was struck by a train.
• Herbert Samuel Galford was run over by a log train.
• Glenn Hiner died from the effects of a blow to the head by a falling limb.
• William A. McLaughlin died from a heart attack brought on by exertion while fighting a fire.
• Osel McLaughlin died of a heart attack while driving.
• Rollin Kenny Phares died of carbon monoxide poisoning.
• J. P. Rexrode was killed in a car accident when his car went over Cass road.
• Joe E. Sheets slipped on ice and hit his head against a utility pole.
• Thilbert Houdyschell was killed by a falling tree.
• Glenn Friel was killed in an automobile accident where the car he was in ran off the road and struck a mail box.
• Michael Garrett drowned after falling from a cabin cruiser.
• John Steven Handy was found shot to death.
• Edward Harold Kayes died from injuries received in an automobile accident.
• James Springer died when his truck plunged off a bridge and into a creek.
• Mrs. Hattie Bernice Lester died as a result of an automobile accident.
• Two unnamed men died in a head-on collision between two trucks.
• Virgil Mace was killed after stepping into the path of an auto.
• Miss Virginia Miller died from injuries received in an automobile accident.
• Daniel Lorain Gum died from injuries received in an automobile accident.
• Boyd H. May died from injuries suffered in a traffic accident.
• William H. Mullins died when his car struck the rear of a vehicle at a construction site, causing a chain reaction collision.
• Clyde Mullens was struck by a train while crossing a trestle.
• Robert Mace died when slate fell on him at a mine.
• Donald Pritt was killed when the car in which he was a passenger struck a stalled truck.
• Warren Dair Shue was killed in an automobile accident when the car he was riding in overturned and crashed into a utility pole.

These instances reflect the variety of accidents that caused fatalities during the time period and in the locations covered by the sources.

Clover Lick

 

Clover Lick is a place of historical and geographical significance in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, with mentions across several of the sources. Here's a detailed overview of its key aspects:

Location and Setting

• Clover Lick is situated near the head of the Greenbrier Valley, on the Greenbrier division of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
• It is located in the heart of the blue-grass regions of the State, near the highest peak in the Allegheny mountains, at an elevation of 2,500 feet above sea level.
• The area is known as being "in the heart of God's country".
• The original route from Clover Lick eastward avoided hollows and ravines, following high points to be more secure from ambushes and Indian attacks.

Geographical Features

• Mineral Springs: The area was named "Clover Lick" because early settlers found deer and buffalo licking the salt sulphur earth around mineral springs.
• Rich White Clover: The springs were surrounded by rich white clover.
• Types of Springs: Salt, chalybeate, and salt sulphur springs abound in the area.
• Cloverlick Creek: Cloverlick Creek has its source in two forks between Cay Knob and Cloverlick Mountain, flowing north before curving east around the north end of Cloverlick Mountain. It is considered one of the most important branches of the Greenbrier River.
• Glade Run: Glade Run is a tributary to Cloverlick Creek, joining it near its mouth. It is suggested that Glade Run may have previously been a tributary of the Greenbrier River.
• Old River Channel: The Greenbrier River formerly circled a knoll west of Clover Lick and later captured itself, cutting a channel where the town now stands. The old river channel is now partly occupied by Cloverlick Creek and Glade Run.
• Laurel Run: Laurel Run heads three miles east of Clover Lick and flows in a straight line to the town, cutting a deep pass between Thorny Creek and Thomas Mountains.

Historical Significance

• Early Settlement: The area's history dates back to the old Indian wars when the Warwicks of Virginia moved to the Greenbrier Valley. Jacob Warwick was an early settler and became a famous Indian fighter.
• Indian Activity: The first wagon to cross the Allegheny mountains was burned by Indians at Clover Lick. Numerous Indian artifacts such as pipes, pottery, arrows, battle-axes, and tomahawks are found in the area.
• Public Place: Clover Lick was known as a very public and widely known place where 40-50 people would be entertained overnight.
• Hospitality: Clover Lick has long been known for its hospitality.

Clover Lick as a Town

• Clover Lick is referred to as a town.
• A benchmark is noted at the town of Clover Lick at 2,289 feet.
• The town is located 10.3 miles northeast of Marlinton at the mouth of Cloverlick Creek.

Other Mentions

• Clover Lick Creek's Length and Fall: Cloverlick Creek has a total length of 9.8 miles, with a total fall of 1,580 feet.
• Railroad: Clover Lick is on the Greenbrier division of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
• Benchmark Locations: Several benchmarks are noted in relation to Clover Lick, including distances and features such as drain pipes, rock ledges, and bronze tablets.
• Local Lick: There was a "clover lick" found by early pioneers on a branch Northwest of the town, which had clover growing profusely around it. This is what led to the name of Clover Lick.

In summary, Clover Lick is a place with a rich history, distinctive geographical features, and a strong sense of community hospitality. Its location near mineral springs and its historical connections to early settlement and Indian activity make it an important landmark in the region.

Bruffey Creek is a notable stream in Pocahontas County,

 

Here's what the sources reveal about Bruffey Creek:

• Origin and Location:

  • Bruffey Creek's source is located east of Droop Mountain.
  • The creek flows to the Greenbrier River.
  • It is situated near the town of Lobelia.
  • It is a tributary of Hills Creek.

• Physical Characteristics:

  • The stream has a total length of 3.3 miles.
  • It experiences a significant fall of 1100 feet, with a rate of fall per mile of 333.3 feet.
  • The creek has a drainage area of 3.8 square miles.
  • Much of Bruffey Creek's stream flows beneath the surface.

• Naming and History:

  • Bruffey Creek was named after the pioneer John Bruffey, who settled on the branch before the formation of Pocahontas County.
  • Many of his descendants still live in the vicinity of Bruffey Creek.

• Surrounding Area:

  • Bruffey Creek is in the vicinity of other notable landmarks such as Droop Mountain, and Hills Creek.
  • The creek flows to the Greenbrier River.

• Stream Data:

  • One source lists the ratio of the total distance to the air line distance of Bruffey Creek as 1.11 or 1.12.
  • Bruffey Creek's drainage area is listed as 3.80 square miles in one source and 3.60 in another.

• Related Families:

  • Margaret Bruffey married Morgan Anderson.
  • Julia Bruffey married William McClure.
  • Lavinia Bruffey married Claiborne Blaine.
  • Harriet Bruffey married Wesley Cruikshanks.
  • Bradford Bruffey married Miss Mary Watts.
  • Murray Bruffey married Miss Lizzie Craig.
  • John Bruffey, Jr., married Maggie Hill.

In summary, Bruffey Creek is a small but significant stream in Pocahontas County, known for its steep fall, its partial underground flow, and its historical connection to the Bruffey family.