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By Roy C.
TRAIN WRECKAT "28 CUT": Cut." The story has been handed
The last stanza of the song, "The down that this particular location
Wreck of the Old 97" is as follows: got it's name by reason of the fact
"Now ladies, you must take that 28 men were killed there in one
warin.' accident. It was either the original
From this time now and on, work of building the railroad in the
Never speak harsh words to your 1860's or in the 1890's when the area
true lovin' husband, was being double tracked. In order
He may leave you and never to bring down the overhanding cliffs,
return." several charges of blasting dynamite
How true these few words are of had been loaded. Something caused
the men in train service. Many have the dynamite charges to. explode
been killed by being crushed. In the prematurely killing twenty eight of
days of steam engines they were the workers.
both, crushed and scalded to death At 5:20 a.m as Extra 736 East
while others have been killed trying approached "28 Cut" on the
to escape death by jumping from eastbound track, they met Extra 778
moving trains. West on the westbound track. The
In the early hours of Tuesday,engineers greeted each other with a
February 27, 1917, First No. 98, soft"toot" of their engine whistles,
engine. 736, engineer J. V. and the firemen raised their hand
Quisenberry, conductor W. C. Pollock in greeting as the engines passed.
and brakeman Gooch left I-Iinton Mr. Maloney's train was about half-
with the manifest train enroute to way by the head end of First 98
Clifton Forge, VA. when a car derailed and flopped over
About the same time, Extra 778diTectly in front of engineer
West, engineer M. H. Maloney, Quisenberry's train. The train
conductor W. E. Parker left Clifton crashed into the car causing engine
Forge, VA with a train of empty coal 736 to turn over on its side. First No.
cars enroute to Hinton, W. VA.98 stopped so suddenly it caused
About midway between cars to buckle near the center of the
Whitcomb, W. VA and White train which cars sidewiped Mr.
Sulphur Springs, W. VA there is a Maloney's engine No. 778.
cut through the side of the mountain The accident happened at 5:20
known in railroad circles as "28 a.m but it was 10:30 a.m. before Mr.
Glen Jean, WV- Friends of New arts is wonderful."
River Gorge National River, Inc. New River Gorge National River
(Friends) has launched its first ever was established in 1978 to protect
song wri'ting competition to honor 53 miles of the New River in West
the milestone "birthdays" of the Virginia. Bluestone National Scenic
National Parks of Southern West River and Gauley National Scenic
Virginia this year. Songwriters this
year. Songwriters frem West
Virginia and beyond are invited to
write and submit an original song
inspired by some aspect of New guidelines, visit friendsofnrgnr.org/
River Gorge National River, song or email friendsofnrgnr @ questions concerning its work.
Bluestone National Scenic River gmail.com for information. Proceeds Following a six month strategic
and/or Gauley River National from the contest will benefit Friends planning process the Greenbrier
Recreation ~wea. Submissions are to help carry on the group's mission Historical Society held a board
dueby June 26, 2018. of enhancing, supporting, and retreat, wrote and developed a
The competition will conclude promoting the three rivers, strategic plan. Dick Allowatt an
with a public performance by the top Friends of New River Gorge award winning graphic designer and
ten submissions at the Historic National River, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) juried Tamarack artist was retained
Fayette Theater in Fayetteville, charitable organization that to design their new brand and logo.
West Virginia on Saturday, July 28, provides valuable support to all "The current logo has been in use
2018. Attendees at the event will three national parks of southern since 1963/' stated Annie McMillion,
vote for their top three favorites, and West Virginia. Memberships are Executive Director of GHS. "Our
winners could receive up to a$250 accepted at three levels. Level one activities have evolved from The
cash prize for their song.All musical members receive a members-only North House Museum and Archives
styles are encouraged to participate, newsletter and sticker. Level two and Library to include restoration
however contestants should keep in members receive a members-only
mind that they must be available for newsletter, sticker, discounts at local CALL ACWP
the day of the performance to businesses, and access to members- If you See a dogin a neglectful or
t
qualify, and ~hat they must perform only events and programs, abusive situation please ACWP. If
with a minimal setup. Lifetime members receive all the you see a stray dog on the road,
"We're excited about the benefits of level two. To learn more especially one that you've never seen
opportunity to host musicians from about Friends or to become a before, please callACWP. Ifyou have
all over the region, and that we'll get member, visit www. friends a litter of puppies and would like
to hear such an array of songs about ofnrgur.org. To learn more about the them to be placed in homes that are
the parks," says Friends president three parks,visitwww.nps.gov/neri, pre-approved as responsible pet
Anna Ziegler. "Any chance to www.nps.gov/blue, or www.nps.gov/ owners than please call ACWP. The
showcase the parks' stories and local gari number is easy to remember 855-
WV4-PETS.
Notice
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The Hinton Lions Club is asking
for the Communities support in'
helping to provide those who need,
eye examinations or eye glasses.
The Hinton Lions l~ave been
providing assistance for over 18
years and are asking community
organizations and businesses as well
as citizens for monetary donations
to continue providing help to those
in need in our community. As news
spreads of the help being provided,
requesL~ are now outnumbering the
Lions Club's ability to help.
Once a request is received, the
individual's application is screened
to insure that other avenues of
assistance are pursued before the
Lions Club provides help.
Donations can be mailed to: Lions
Club, Sight Assistance Program,
P.O. Box 1321, Hihton, WV 25951.
Checks should be made out to:
Hinton Lions Club.
TOPS
Tops (take offPounds Sensibly) is
a very affordable, nonprofit, weight
loss support group. Meetings are
held at the Miller Memorial
Methodist Church basement, 109
Miller Ave. Every Thursday evening.
Weigh-in begins at 5:00 p,m.
meeting starts at 5:30 pro.
First meeting is free.
Come join us or call 304-890-2112
or 304-466-3045.
Lewisburg- West Virginia. of historic artifacts as well as
Members of The Greenbrier projects ofthe Blue Sulphur Springs
Historical Society (GHS) Pavilion and the Barracks. We felt
revealed its new logo and brand the organization needed a brand and
during a meeting of the Lewisburg guidelines on the use of its name and
Rotary Club on Tuesday, April 24, image that reflect that larger
Quisenberry's body was found. It
was discovered jammed between the
engine and the tender, completely
covered with coal. No doubt he had
been killed instantly as his body was
mashed considerably by the contact.
Miraculously, no other members
of the train crews were injured
although they were severely shaken
up.
Mr. Quisenberry was 44 years of
age, a native of Orange County,
Virginia. He first entered the service
of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company about 1892 in engine
service at Thurmond, W. VA. After
working at that place for five years,
he moved to Hinton where he
continued with the C. & O. as
fireman and engineer.
He united with the church early
in life and at the itme of his death
was a member of the First Baptist
Church in Hinton. He was a man of
strong convictions in his devotion
a~d love for his family and friends.
A member of Hinton Lodge No. 62,
A.F, & A,M. He was laid to rest with
Masonic honors in Orange County,
his old home place. Survivors were
his wife, who was a Miss Jesse
before marriage and eight children,
Annie~ieve, Ray, Eli",abeth, Fannie,
James, George, Isabel and John
Randolph.
Margaret Hambrick, President of
the Board of Directors of GHS
continued, "We are excited to
continue the branding process. Over
time, the public will notice changes
in signage and the look of our social
AL.ANON
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can help. To help them, you have to
help yourself first.
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River joined the National Park with historical society members in footprint in the community." media." Thursday at 12 noon.
Service in'1988 to protect more of attendance.as honored gues.ts~ Margaret Hambrick, GHS The new logo includes the p~b~lkd by a2y~ te.rms 0r
the state's popular waterways. Following the meeting, the GHSPr~sid~t-;,~-ffid We belFe-v~-tl~t~~6--G~e'e-hb~i~Hi~tor~calSoc~ety~inage- conditions, printed or othenNise, appearing on
For contest rules and submission held a news conference to introduce will continue t~ grow projects and and the name of the project.Amotto ~ order blanks, advertiser's forms or copy
the new project images and answer sb1"vices.' Tlae' board of directors- of Unlocking our Past, Securing our instructions ~'hen in conflict with terms and
PSD MEETING
The Meadow Creek Public
Service District meets the second BINGO
Tuesday of each month at the Green Bingo every Friday night at the
Sulphur District Volunteer Fire Hinton Senior Citizens Building on
Department at 6 p.m. Meetings are. SecondAve. Doors open at 4:00 p.m.
open to the public, starts at 6:00 p.m.
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drivers too.
realized that in order to help the Future has also been adopted. A
public understand our mission and single letter"G" replaces the current
impact that a common brand and image that has been in continuous
look that is uniform with ouruse since the organization was
education, research and founded.
preservation projects was needed." Founded in 1963, the Greenbrier
"Each building and restoration Historical Society is dedicated to
project will have an image and community enrichment through
assigned color under the Greenbrier education and preservation of the
Historical Society's brand", said history and culture of the Greenbrier
Deborah Phillips-Weikle, leader of Valley. The Greenbrier Historical
the strategic planning process. "This Society is a regional organization
will help identify The Greenbrier that serves the West Virginia
Historical Society as the restoration counties of Greenbrier, Monroe,
manager and grant recipient. " Summers, and Pocahontas.
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