Schoepfle Family Portrait Near Church in Helvetia, W. Va.
Date:
1906
Description:
'Helvetia bei der church.' Reverend Christian H. Schoepfle, minister of the Helvetia Church (1906-1908), the woman is likely his wife, Mary and young girl is possible their granddaughter.
Main Street, Moorefield, W. Va. Looking South from the Corner of Washington Street
Date:
1906
Description:
View of Main Street looking south from the corner of Washington Street. House on the right is the Harwood house in 1906 it was the post office in Moorefield.
'Cubby Bair says: first home of Dr. A.S. Abshire, Crow, where Charles Jordan now lives. He first came from Roanoke, then from Hinton, went out to Crow as company doctor for J.R. Beaty Lumber Company. In picture is Dr. and Mrs. Abshire (she was Cubby's aunt, a sister of Fred Bair). This railroad shown is a part of the company built-owned, first rails to be laid in Raleigh county. The track stretched from the New River up Glade Creek, through new tunnel at top of Crow Ridge, down to Beaver, Raleigh, up. Happy Hollow to the little station below Beckley Seminary.'
Teacher's Institute, Franklin, Pendleton County, W. Va.
Date:
1906
Description:
Teacher's Institute. Taken in front of Ken Bogg's store in Franklin, W. Va. Front Row: 3rd from left; Ashby Bowders, 5th from left; John Dahmer, 11th from left; Flick Warner, far right; Walter Headrick; Second Row: 2nd from right; John Ritchie; Third Row: 3rd from right; Curt Hammer; Fourth Row: 2nd from left; Clay Ruddle, 3rd from left; Elmer Propst, 10th from left; Jessie Hammer, 15th from left; Nora Dyer, 18th fom left; Winton Judy, 3rd from right; Arlie Simmons; Back Row: 10th from right; Newton Ruddle
'Noble Colvin in doorway; Jim & Mrs. Colvin to left of Noble; Bob Colvin , son of Noble is at the controls of wagon used to haul clay from two miles away, from the Wymer Farm on Broad Run. Also used in hauling the finished product to railway. Charles Colvin, son of uncle Jim Colvin is astride the horse standing in the road. [the pottery is] possibly dismantled in 1918; original photo from Charles Colvin; pottery brought from J. P. Parker around 1880 by S.A. Colvin & Seymore A. Colvin.'
Stephen Nyers, Sr. and Family with Group, Benwood, W. Va.
Date:
1906
Description:
'#7 Hitchman Row House, Hitchman Coal Mine, Benwood. Standing, Left to Right, Stephen Nyers, Sr., unknown couple, front row child Stephen Nyers, Jr; seated Mrs. Stephen Nyers, Sr. and daughter, Mary.'
Stonewall Jackson's Mother's Grave in Ansted, W. Va.
Date:
1906
Description:
'Grave of mother of 'Stonewall' Jackson at Ansted, W. Va. as it appeared in 1906. In 1916 some interested friends had lot surrounded by iron fence and area overhauled.' July 17, 1907 Note sent to Mr. Thomas Ranson in Staunton, Va. from Tidewater Railroad Company that reads, 'Mr. Thomas D. Ranson, I take pleasure in enclosing herewith a recent photograph of the grave of Julia Beckwith Neale which was taken by our photographer here. Yours very truly, W. H Evans.'
George R. Hill, Overton, and D. D. Brown atop a U.S. Geological Survey Marker, Randolph County, W. Va.
Date:
1906
Description:
' U. S. Geological survey marker with pole frame where they at one time had a flag. This was located on Kelly Mountain in what is now the Butt Farm. It was used as a pasture for the Brown and Hill injured horses. This picture was taken in 1906 when we took a Sunday walk to salt the horses. From left to right: George R. Hill, Overton, and D. D. Brown.'
Christmas Time at Jakes Run Assembly of God Church, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1906
Description:
A woman positions a cross on the alter, which is decorated in evergreens and ornaments for Christmas. Note the kerosene lamp chandelier to the right. The church is located in the Clay District of Monongalia County.
Men's Glee Club, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1906
Description:
Members identified: Roy Marcum, Clyde Watson, Septimus Kell, Leon Spragg, Earle Townshend, Tom Foulk, Wayne Miller, Earle Reiley, Chesney Ramage, John Keely, Ross Spence, Clyde Carney, Arthur Arnold, Arthur Post, Paul Mahone. After graduating from WVU, Chesney Ramage attend Johns Hopkins Medical School and served as superintendent and chief surgeon of the Miners' Hospital in Fairmont.
Postcard photograph of vessel with a sign, "Crockard & Booth Steamboat Agents", its side. Information included with the photograph "Made in Germany. J. G. McCrorey & Co. Importers & Publishers, Wheeling, W. Va."
Glade on Glad Run, McDonald Glade, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
1906
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.Caption on back of photo reads: "Glade on Glade Run, 1906, McDonald Glade".
B and O Railroad Engineering Corps at Daniel Boons Cabin near High Bridge, Ky.
Date:
1906
Description:
Pictured standing are E. B. Schiltz (left), Mrs. H. A. Lane (center), and H. A. Lane.Pictured sitting, from left to right, are D. R. McKibbin; an unidentified Q & C. (Queen and Crescent) Route agent; W. H. Koppleman; H. H. Hartlove; W. C. "Riney" Rinearson, Jr.; F. S. "Danny" Dannenberg; Willie Knight, Heinie Miller; and Mr. Hennessy.The group poses in front of a structure that reads, "Maiden's love, Bachelors rest, Widows hope."This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.