Barrackville High School - Bisoneer Yearbook (Barrackville, WV)

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A BARRACKVILLE PIONEER Where the town of Barrackville is now located, with its modern homes and stores, once stood the village of the vanquished Red Men. Where now is the railway, the industry the yards and the fruit trees, there once stood the home which was made from the skins of buffalo, bear and deer. There stood the Mighty Oak ----- the hunting ground of the Delaware Braves Where civilization now prevails, once rang out the call of the duck and the song of birds now long gone from this land. Into this rugged setting came Fredrick Ice, from the forks of the Cheat River. He bought 800 acres of land from the Indians for 560. , this in- cluded, all land between what is now Prichard's Mill and Dokota Mines. This he divided giving 200 acres to each of his four sons, Adam, Abram, Andrew and William. His oldest son, Adam, was the first White Child born west of the Allegheny Mountains. He died about 1951 and is buried be- low Barrackville. In the early development of the community, came otherfamilies, a- mong whom were: the Straights, Conaways, Cramers, Hawkinberrys, Rob- isons and Clellands. In the fall of 1796 Andrew Ice and Mary Bayles were married and came from Ice's Ferry to Buffalo Creek, to visit William Ice, Andrews brother. William and his wife decided this would be a good opportunity to make a visit to Ice's Ferry, so, taking their children with them they started on their journey leaving Andrew and Mary in charge of their house. While they were away the Indians made a raid on the settlement. Many years later Mary Ice told her children howaman had passed their house in the morning, just far enough away to be out of hearing. They thought it strange he did not stop, because strangers and travelers were accustomed to doing so. However, this stranger went on to the fort that stood on the Monongahela River about a mile below Fairmont. During this raid, Jacob Straight and Mrs. Draggo, who resided onFin- che's Run near the S. L. Watson farm is now, were killed. Many attacks were made on the settlement, but, outof the few prim- itive houses, has grown up the town where we live and work, where we go to School and to Church. One of the first houses in Barrackville was builtby Indian Billy, the half brother of Adam Ice. Soon after this many houses began and thus Barrackville was settled by the Pioneers. BOYS THEN AND NOW Once when Abe and Andy Ice were left at home to sow oats while their father and mother had taken the horses and gone visiting, Abe decided he wou1dn't walk but ride the ox that was there. Abe must have been a dar- ing boy but this feat was to large for him. When he threw the first hand- ful of oats the ox was frightened and Abe caught his foot and he was car- ried all over the field. While doing this he was shouting to his brother Catch'im Andy. Though this was a daring and dangerous experience Abe was unhurt for he was one of Barrackville's Pioneers, 42

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THE CHURCH OF CHRIST The Church of Christ was organized in Barrackville in the early part ofl800-1830. Among the first families of the church were John W. Robison, James Z. Robison, John W. Floyd, Sanford Conaway, allelders of the Church of Christ, and Moses Ice, and Andrew Ice, and their respective families and descendants, The land for the church property was given to the church by Andrew Ice fAndy Icej and wife, Martha Reynolds Ice. The members burned the lime on Andrew Ice's farm and J. Z. Robison fur- nished the lumber from his farm for the wood needed in the building, The brick was burnt and made on the church property itself, and the building was erected and completed in the year 1881. The building came into being as a result of Daddy Lacock who was a member of the Church of Christ from Waynesburg, Pennsylvania andwho followed the trade of sheep herdsman. He travel- ed through this country and through his efforts he persuaded the brethren here to build their own building. His word to them was that they could do this if they had the will to dare, and to do. Those are his exact words. He donated the first communion set for the new building, and San- ford Conaway donated the big clock. The present pulpit and stand were made from lumber do- nated by James Z. Robison, from the Robison farm. The congregation has apresent membership of one hundred and thirty members. The present preacher is Evangelist Earl P, Stevens, who began working with the congregation part time in 1948- 1950 and began full time work with them in 1951, This is his fourth year of full time work with them. He is a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi and a graduate of Carr Central High School, He has four years of college work at Abelene, Texas. BA PTIST CHURCH The Bethesda Baptist Church was organized in Barrackville in l84l by an Itinerary Clergy- man. The first building was located about the present site of the No. 7 Slate Dump. Among the first men of this church were, A. T. Heck, Alexander Clelland, John Snoderly, and Reverend A. J. Garrett the first pastor, The present edifice was erected and dedicafted in 1921. The present pastor is Mr. William C, May. He is a graduate of Davis High School, and he attended Fairmont Normal, and has been a minister for IZ. years, MONUMENTAL METHODIST CHURCH Almost one hundred years ago the Monumental Methodist Church was organized and a church building was erected. Some of the early founders were Reverend Henry Prickett who was a tanner by tradeg Rider Boor and Stanton Evansg the Straight, Conaway and Wilson families, About thirty-five years ago an addition was added to the church. The community service board was erected in the middle of the l940's. In the past five years several improvements have been made, including a new carpet, and beautiful seats. The church has a large well kept lawn. The church cemetery is beautiful in its quiet simplicity. The Monumental and the Barrackville Methodist Churches compose the Barrackville charges, The highly respected and capable Reverend C. D. Tharp has been Pastor of this charge for the past twelve years, BA RRACKVILLE METHODIST CHURCH The Barrackville Methodist Church is located on an acre plot of land donated by Mr. Wm. B. Ice many years ago, The old stone church has been remodeled and enlarged several times to meet the needs of the increasingmembership. The most recent and extensive addition was made in 1952. This New building is joined to the original edifice and is covered with matching stone. The new structure consists of eight class rooms, secretary's room, choir loft, dining and recreation room, modern kitchen a-nd new heat- ing system. The original building was constructed in 1855. Therefore next year, 1955, the one hundredth anniversary will be observed, In addition to the building for worship the church owns a modern comfortable parsonage located nearby. This home has been occupied by the present pastor, C. D. Tharp and family since Oct- ober, 1952, CATHOLIC CHURCH The All Saints Church at No 7 was organized in 1922, the building was built and the land was given by the Bethlehem Colonies Corporation. In the past several years under the leadership of the Reverend James Pietersma the interior of the Church has been beautifully remodeled,also an addition of pews. An addition of four statues have been added by the zealous labor of the present pastor, Reverend Leonard Gizinskas, which has added to the beauty of the Church. The parish hall was beautifully remodeled under the end- less labor of the artist Reverend Pietersma. The parish has two societies, one for the men and one for the women. Everyone is cordially invitedto pay a visit to one of Marion County's most beautiful and friend- liest mission Church. 41

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Social Calendar SEPTEMBER 3 School Started OCTOBER Z7 Masquerade Ball NOVEMBER 6 Box Social Z1 Athletic Banquet Z4 Grade School Operetta DECEMBER ll Senior Play . 23 Christmas Party JANUARY Z9 Band Concert FEBRUARY IZ-13 Y-Teen Showboat MARCH l Dorothy Janicki and Bill Hess, Charleston APRIL Z Junior Play I5 Bunny Hop Z3 Junior-Senior Prom MAY 6 May Day 13-14-I5 Senior Washington Trip Z1 Junior-Senior Banquet Z3 Baccalureate Z5 Class Night Z8 Commencement rf . H ll A fm N qq C, 43