Dave Tabler, Author at Appalachian History

Frank James, of the James Gang, acquitted in Huntsville

Frank James received a celebrity trial. A large cheering crowd greeted his train as it arrived at the Huntsville depot.

On April 2, 1931, world famous New York Yankees sluggers Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig were struck out by a 17 year old female pitcher.

Up till the mid 20th century, many Appalachian residents, like Americans elsewhere, downed an annual spring tonic of sulfur and molasses.

Sandlick Sportman’s Club shows a different facet of the company town. The building served as a recreational retreat for company employees.

Torbett & Watson said when they reached the place where the money was found it looked like a flock of hens had been turned out on the hill.