Written by Joanna Adams Sergent Consolidation Coal Company from the beginning of its operations expressed a determination to open a Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA).
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How Jenkins, Kentucky Got Its Name
Written by David Sergent The Problem The year is 1909, and the Consolidation Coal Company or Consol has a problem. Two years earlier they had
New Bank in the Coal Country Installed in 1911
Written by Joanna Adams Sergent This article is a re-written version of the half-page article that appeared in the Mountain Eagle in June of 1912.
The United States Senate Investigates: Paint-Cabin Creek Strike of 1912 Part Five
After receiving a note from Mary Jones, U.S. Senator John W. Kern sprang into action with the Senate’s Kern Resolution of May 26, 1913. This
The New Governor Steps In: Paint-Cabin Creek Strike of 1912 Part Four
Governor Henry D. Hatfield was sworn into office on March 5, 1913. He had inherited a portion of his state under it’s third martial law.
The Battles Rage: Paint-Cabin Creek Strike of 1912 Part Three
Written by Joanna Adams Sergent Governor William E Glasscock had convened a commission to determine the cause of the labor dispute. The findings are now
The Trouble Begins: Paint-Cabin Creek Strike of 1912 Part Two
During the first month of the strike, the miners were peacefully protesting. They had the full support from Mary “Mother” Jones, The UMW (United Mine
The Strike That Started A War: Paint-Cabin Creek Strike of 1912
Before we get into the story of the Matewan Massacre, we need to do some back history and how things were already heated between the
The First Adams Cemetery
The First Adams Cemetery in Letcher County, Kentucky Written by Joanna Adams Sergent Walking through a cemetery is a walk into the past. You find
Medal of Honor Recipient
Medal of Honor Recipient Remembered in Jenkins Written by Joanna Adams Sergent Jenkins has a very special sign downtown to honor one of its heroes.
