Comments on: Lengthiest murder trial in WV history begins

By: Martin Lopez

Martin Lopez — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:25:18 +0000

Enjoyed reading your piece on the trial of the Mingo County miners. I’ve heard a story that the town where the trial was held didn’t welcome the trail or the miners. That there was disdain generally for the men on trail, but that over the many weeks the families of the accused took to playing baseball to while away the time. And that gradually some townspeople joined in on the games, and that the sport helped mend the divide somewhat. Have you heard about this aspect of the story?

Martin

By: Liz Bortniak

Liz Bortniak — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:36:19 +0000

Doug and Sara, please let me know if there is any way to get a copy of the transcript or a picture of the badges. My husband and I just purchased T.L. Felts home in Galax. We are wanting to collect related historical items. My email is lizbortniak@yahoo.com Thanks for any info!

By: Erik

Erik — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 02:57:22 +0000

I am really enjoying this part of American history. What courage it took Sid Hatfield to stand up for the miners to arrest the Baldwin Felts detectives. A lot of innocent miners and family died with no justice for them. What a terrible time. Sid Hatfield and Ed Chambers stood their ground against the bully coal mining company. As for me the miners are great American heros.

By: Doug Estepp

Doug Estepp — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:46:06 +0000

Sara, I would love to talk to you. I have Sid Hatfield’s police badge. I also have Albert and Lee Felts’ Baldwin Felts badges. Please e-mail me at coalcountrytours@gmail.com. Thanks!

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:38:46 +0000

My Grandfather was part of this trial I have a copy of the transcripts,and at one point he was sentenced to 99 years later dropped

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