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Mill, log pond, and four stacks. W.Va. Spruce Lumber Co., Cass, W.Va. (Greenbrier, Cheat, and Elk Railroad No. 5) Believed to been at time No. 1503 in operation.

1. Lumber Mill and Log Pond at Cass, W. Va.

IDNO:
000416
Title:
Lumber Mill and Log Pond at Cass, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
Mill, log pond, and four stacks. W.Va. Spruce Lumber Co., Cass, W.Va. (Greenbrier, Cheat, and Elk Railroad No. 5) Believed to been at time No. 1503 in operation.
Title page and copyright page of 'The Oil Well Driller' by Charles Whiteshot, Mannington, W. Va. Cover displays images of Colonel Edwin L. Drake, Modern Dilling Well, Dipping Oil with Blankets, Digging Conductor Hole, and Drilling with Spring Pole or Kick Down.

2. Title Page of the Book 'The Oil Well Driller', by Charles Whiteshot

IDNO:
000780
Title:
Title Page of the Book 'The Oil Well Driller', by Charles Whiteshot
Date:
1905
Description:
Title page and copyright page of 'The Oil Well Driller' by Charles Whiteshot, Mannington, W. Va. Cover displays images of Colonel Edwin L. Drake, Modern Dilling Well, Dipping Oil with Blankets, Digging Conductor Hole, and Drilling with Spring Pole or Kick Down.
A house along the railroad in Kerens, W.VA.

3. Kerens, W.Va.

IDNO:
001018
Title:
Kerens, W.Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
A house along the railroad in Kerens, W.VA.
First overhead bridge. Z.W. Lafon, 711 N. Kana St. Z.W. Lafon last man on right, section foreman and assistant road master.

4. Miners in front of First Overhead Bridge at Mine Entrance

IDNO:
003258
Title:
Miners in front of First Overhead Bridge at Mine Entrance
Date:
1905
Description:
First overhead bridge. Z.W. Lafon, 711 N. Kana St. Z.W. Lafon last man on right, section foreman and assistant road master.
Group portrait of Parsons-Souders employees. Arthur Parsons and Lloyd P. Souders, the founders of the store, are standing near the pole in the center of the picture wearing derby hats. Mr. Parsons is the taller of the two men.

5. Employees of the Parsons-Souders Store, West Main Street, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
005618
Title:
Employees of the Parsons-Souders Store, West Main Street, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
Group portrait of Parsons-Souders employees. Arthur Parsons and Lloyd P. Souders, the founders of the store, are standing near the pole in the center of the picture wearing derby hats. Mr. Parsons is the taller of the two men.
'In the center of this historic photograph are brothers William (1840-1910) and Eli Gorby, Jr. (1831-1905) with the neck beards. They were sons of Eli Gorby Sr. (1777-1831). To the right of Eli Jr. may be Elsie Tuttle, his 3rd wife. To the left of William may be Malinda Gorby McCollough, his daughter with whom he lived his last years. Back left - Charles T. Gorby holding baby Mildred Gorby with Emma Mullett Gorby at right. In front of Charles may be Amanda and 'Zeb' Gorby. Next right are Mary Travis Gorby and Jesse K. Gorby. On far right center is Louis Oneacre holding young Herbert Oneacre with May Gorby Oneacre to his left. Addison and Ella Gorby Barnes may be behind Elsie Tuttle? Sadly, the rest are unknown, at least to SWMc.'

6. Gorby Family Reunion, New Martinsville, W. Va.

IDNO:
007743
Title:
Gorby Family Reunion, New Martinsville, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
'In the center of this historic photograph are brothers William (1840-1910) and Eli Gorby, Jr. (1831-1905) with the neck beards. They were sons of Eli Gorby Sr. (1777-1831). To the right of Eli Jr. may be Elsie Tuttle, his 3rd wife. To the left of William may be Malinda Gorby McCollough, his daughter with whom he lived his last years. Back left - Charles T. Gorby holding baby Mildred Gorby with Emma Mullett Gorby at right. In front of Charles may be Amanda and 'Zeb' Gorby. Next right are Mary Travis Gorby and Jesse K. Gorby. On far right center is Louis Oneacre holding young Herbert Oneacre with May Gorby Oneacre to his left. Addison and Ella Gorby Barnes may be behind Elsie Tuttle? Sadly, the rest are unknown, at least to SWMc.'
Charles Alexander Keadle sits with his class, probably a teacher's institute, in Monroe County. Keadle later became superintendent of schools. Suggested and organized the corn clubs that were the fore runner of the 4-H clubs.

7. Charles Alexander Keadle Sits with his Class at a Teacher's Institute, Monroe County, W. Va.

IDNO:
013669
Title:
Charles Alexander Keadle Sits with his Class at a Teacher's Institute, Monroe County, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
Charles Alexander Keadle sits with his class, probably a teacher's institute, in Monroe County. Keadle later became superintendent of schools. Suggested and organized the corn clubs that were the fore runner of the 4-H clubs.

8. Aerial View of Welch, McDowell County, W. Va.

IDNO:
013689
Title:
Aerial View of Welch, McDowell County, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Two views of a crowd watching a balloonist just above the tree top.

9. Balloonist at Fair, Middlebourne,Tyler County, W. Va.

IDNO:
014426
Title:
Balloonist at Fair, Middlebourne,Tyler County, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
Two views of a crowd watching a balloonist just above the tree top.
Stereograph image of people riding a ferris wheel.

10. Ferris Wheel at Fair, Middlebourne, Tyler County, W. Va.

IDNO:
014434
Title:
Ferris Wheel at Fair, Middlebourne, Tyler County, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
Stereograph image of people riding a ferris wheel.

11. Comic Picture Taken at Glady, Randolph County, W. Va.

IDNO:
014539
Title:
Comic Picture Taken at Glady, Randolph County, W. Va.
Date:
1905
'On the right is Joseph W. Summers and Blanch Summers. Taken at Wheeler, Glady, W. Va.'

12. Joseph Summers and Daughter at Wheeler, Glady, W. Va.

IDNO:
014540
Title:
Joseph Summers and Daughter at Wheeler, Glady, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
'On the right is Joseph W. Summers and Blanch Summers. Taken at Wheeler, Glady, W. Va.'

13. Houchins Brass Band of Greenville, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
014969
Title:
Houchins Brass Band of Greenville, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1905
The barber shop became Meyer Motor Sales & Gas Pumps in 1960.

14. Tom McDermott's Barber Shop, Davis, Tucker County, W. Va.

IDNO:
015073
Title:
Tom McDermott's Barber Shop, Davis, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
The barber shop became Meyer Motor Sales & Gas Pumps in 1960.

15. Porch of the Webster Springs Hotel, Webster Springs, W. Va.

IDNO:
015427
Title:
Porch of the Webster Springs Hotel, Webster Springs, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Teachers were Mrs. Clara Woodell, Conrad and Professor Tenney, Wetzel County, W. Va.

16. Subscription School Students and Teachers, Wetzel County, W. Va.

IDNO:
015486
Title:
Subscription School Students and Teachers, Wetzel County, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
Teachers were Mrs. Clara Woodell, Conrad and Professor Tenney, Wetzel County, W. Va.
Two men are talking while standing on a wooden bridge that overlooks the Cheat River in Monongalia County, West Virginia. Photograph is taken from Hugh Maxwell's book.

17. Log Walkway or Bridge Near the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016872
Title:
Log Walkway or Bridge Near the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
Two men are talking while standing on a wooden bridge that overlooks the Cheat River in Monongalia County, West Virginia. Photograph is taken from Hugh Maxwell's book.
'Beckley-Hinton elite splurging in costume party. Group portrait of guests in full costume.'

18. Beckley - Hinton Elite at a Costume Party, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
017204
Title:
Beckley - Hinton Elite at a Costume Party, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
'Beckley-Hinton elite splurging in costume party. Group portrait of guests in full costume.'

19. First Crop of Hay at Agricultural Experiment Station Farm, West Virginia University

IDNO:
017350
Title:
First Crop of Hay at Agricultural Experiment Station Farm, West Virginia University
Date:
1905
'From Hugh Maxwell Book. This was copied on 09/01/1977.'

20. Log Bridge on the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017423
Title:
Log Bridge on the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
'From Hugh Maxwell Book. This was copied on 09/01/1977.'

21. Incubators, West Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station, West Virginia University

IDNO:
017573
Title:
Incubators, West Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station, West Virginia University
Date:
1905

22. WVU Basketball Team

IDNO:
017966
Title:
WVU Basketball Team
Date:
1905

23. Woodburn Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
019957
Title:
Woodburn Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
1905
Waitman Barbe, second row.

24. Grammar Class Portrait, Magnolia High School, New Martinsville, W. Va.

IDNO:
021224
Title:
Grammar Class Portrait, Magnolia High School, New Martinsville, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
Waitman Barbe, second row.

25. James Clark McGrew Forquer, West Virginia University

IDNO:
022067
Title:
James Clark McGrew Forquer, West Virginia University
Date:
1905

26. Anthony Fielding McCue, Class of 1907, West Virginia University

IDNO:
022117
Title:
Anthony Fielding McCue, Class of 1907, West Virginia University
Date:
1905

27. Walter G. Lough, West Virginia University

IDNO:
022128
Title:
Walter G. Lough, West Virginia University
Date:
1905

28. Chester D. Kirkpatrick, Class of 1907, West Virginia University

IDNO:
022143
Title:
Chester D. Kirkpatrick, Class of 1907, West Virginia University
Date:
1905
Pictured: 'Cole, Brady, Davis, Summers, Heath, Law, Summers, Burrell, Johnson, Carter, Crampton, Harris, Green.'

29. Class of 1905, Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
022660
Title:
Class of 1905, Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
Pictured: 'Cole, Brady, Davis, Summers, Heath, Law, Summers, Burrell, Johnson, Carter, Crampton, Harris, Green.'
Portrait of John Zachariah Ellison (1840-1934). Born in Jesse Ellison House, member of the Ellison-Dunlap family and served in the Confederate Army, Lowry's Battery (also called "Centerville Rifles"), during the Civil War.

30. John Zachariah Ellison of Monroe County, W. Va.

IDNO:
028123
Title:
John Zachariah Ellison of Monroe County, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
Portrait of John Zachariah Ellison (1840-1934). Born in Jesse Ellison House, member of the Ellison-Dunlap family and served in the Confederate Army, Lowry's Battery (also called "Centerville Rifles"), during the Civil War.
Top row from left to right: C. Osborn; W. Shinn; P. Kyle; D. Wells. Bottom row from left to right: R. Jenkins; G. Osborn; C. Besterly; J. Coffman; R. Custer; F. Ruttencutt; G. Williams.

31. Clarksburg High School Football Squad

IDNO:
029448
Title:
Clarksburg High School Football Squad
Date:
1905
Description:
Top row from left to right: C. Osborn; W. Shinn; P. Kyle; D. Wells. Bottom row from left to right: R. Jenkins; G. Osborn; C. Besterly; J. Coffman; R. Custer; F. Ruttencutt; G. Williams.
'Rhoda Brooks Fleming, just before her death in 1905.'

32. Rhoda Brooks Fleming

IDNO:
029684
Title:
Rhoda Brooks Fleming
Date:
1905
Description:
'Rhoda Brooks Fleming, just before her death in 1905.'
The old Bridgeport High school was located where Simpson Grade school is today.

33. Old High School, Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
030449
Title:
Old High School, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
The old Bridgeport High school was located where Simpson Grade school is today.
The Methodist Episcopal church in shown in the background.

34. Workers at Old Pottery Factory, Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
030502
Title:
Workers at Old Pottery Factory, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
The Methodist Episcopal church in shown in the background.
'First locomotive with circular mill at Montes, W. Va. Used this mill to saw lumber for band mill. 1905.'

35. First Locomotive at Sawmill in Montes, W. Va.

IDNO:
034794
Title:
First Locomotive at Sawmill in Montes, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
'First locomotive with circular mill at Montes, W. Va. Used this mill to saw lumber for band mill. 1905.'
A group portrait of musicians posed holding their instruments.

36. Brass Band , Cowen W. Va.

IDNO:
035130
Title:
Brass Band , Cowen W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
A group portrait of musicians posed holding their instruments.
Twelve students on the lawn of Storer College with two women holding a "Class of 1905" banner.

37. Group Portrait of Storer College Class of 1905, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
036530
Title:
Group Portrait of Storer College Class of 1905, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
Twelve students on the lawn of Storer College with two women holding a "Class of 1905" banner.

38. C. & C. Shops and Business Section, Gassaway, Braxton County, W. Va.

IDNO:
037517
Title:
C. & C. Shops and Business Section, Gassaway, Braxton County, W. Va.
Date:
1905

39. Market Street, Looking North, Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
037537
Title:
Market Street, Looking North, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1905

40. Barrett Bible Class, Andrews M. E. Church, Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
037629
Title:
Barrett Bible Class, Andrews M. E. Church, Grafton, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Peter Snuffer was the founder of this congregation in 1855. The log church in the photograph was built in 1882. Information on the back of the photograph includes: "See pic of Dr. Riffe (DDD) at the corner of church - HW"; there are also two names, "Maude Hedrick" and "Kyle W. Bailey".

41. German Baptist Brethren, Crab Orchard, W. Va.

IDNO:
037695
Title:
German Baptist Brethren, Crab Orchard, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
Peter Snuffer was the founder of this congregation in 1855. The log church in the photograph was built in 1882. Information on the back of the photograph includes: "See pic of Dr. Riffe (DDD) at the corner of church - HW"; there are also two names, "Maude Hedrick" and "Kyle W. Bailey".
After graduating from West Virginia University in 1905, Blanche Lazzell was employed for three years by L. E. Friend, the creator of this photograph.

42. Portrait of Artist Blanche Lazzell of Maidsville, W. Va.

IDNO:
038797
Title:
Portrait of Artist Blanche Lazzell of Maidsville, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
After graduating from West Virginia University in 1905, Blanche Lazzell was employed for three years by L. E. Friend, the creator of this photograph.
Photograph taken at Ada' s "Old home", before her marriage to Gene Ford. Ada was a West Virginia state leader in the Women's Suffrage Movement to ratify the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, giving the women the right to vote. Mrs. Ford was also president and founder of the Women's Suffrage League in Taylor County.

43. Ada Enid Haldeman With Friend, Taylor County, W. Va.

IDNO:
039817
Title:
Ada Enid Haldeman With Friend, Taylor County, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
Photograph taken at Ada' s "Old home", before her marriage to Gene Ford. Ada was a West Virginia state leader in the Women's Suffrage Movement to ratify the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, giving the women the right to vote. Mrs. Ford was also president and founder of the Women's Suffrage League in Taylor County.

44. Fire at Wiant and Barr Store, Grantsville, W. Va.

IDNO:
040580
Title:
Fire at Wiant and Barr Store, Grantsville, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Photograph of a map of Parsons in Tucker County, includes roads, rivers and inserts of structures.

45. Map of Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
041295
Title:
Map of Parsons, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
Photograph of a map of Parsons in Tucker County, includes roads, rivers and inserts of structures.
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

46. Scene of the Capture of John Brown in Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
044462
Title:
Scene of the Capture of John Brown in Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

47. Group at Cooper's Rock

IDNO:
045035
Title:
Group at Cooper's Rock
Date:
1905
Man pictured in front of the buggy is John W. Willey.

48. Avis City Hall near Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
045436
Title:
Avis City Hall near Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
Man pictured in front of the buggy is John W. Willey.
Engine No. 7 sitting beside stall No. 1 of the roundhouse. A group of unidentified workers stand on along the tracks and sit on the train.

49. C. & O. Locomotive Outside of Roundhouse, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048584
Title:
C. & O. Locomotive Outside of Roundhouse, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
Engine No. 7 sitting beside stall No. 1 of the roundhouse. A group of unidentified workers stand on along the tracks and sit on the train.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley Community.A view of Benbush, W. Va.

50. Benbush, W. Va.

IDNO:
050619
Title:
Benbush, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley Community.A view of Benbush, W. Va.