Dave Tabler, Author at Appalachian History

We’re living too fast. Modern society has filled us with tension, and unrest. Respect for the things we once held dear and made life worth while a few years ago are gone.

January 31, 2019 Evangelists

We cannot believe Christ would use tobacco in any form

It is offensive to those who do not use it; weakens and impairs the nervous system; is a near relative to drunkenness.

January 30, 2019 Early settlers vs. native Americans / North Carolina

Dedicating the Arrowhead Monument at Old Fort

In 1930 the Arrowhead Monument on Highway 70 near the Southern Railway Depot was presented, with appropriate ceremonies.  

January 29, 2019 Railroad industry / West Virginia

It’s winter. Engineers, to the dog house!

In the early 20th century, the hundreds of short-line railroads were regarded by locals as their railroad. The KGJ&E was no exception.

January 28, 2019 Appalachian crime / Coal mining / Mine Wars / West Virginia

Lengthiest murder trial in WV history begins

The trial of Sid Hatfield and twenty-two other defendants for the murder of one of the detectives, Albert Felts, began on January 28, 1921.

Author: Dave Tabler

I Want to go Back

We cannot believe Christ would use tobacco in any form

Dedicating the Arrowhead Monument at Old Fort

It’s winter. Engineers, to the dog house!

Lengthiest murder trial in WV history begins