In 1988, The Centennial History of Hurricane, WV was published to commemorate the town’s 100th anniversary. Since the Centennial History is now out of print, the Breeze is reprinting articles from the book as space allows. This week’s selection will be the 193rd installment of the Centennial History.

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QUALLS – THOMPSON

Elias Judson Qualls, born September 7, 1876, in Putnam County, traces his roots, through the Burton family, to the 1600’s in Virginia. Mary…