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'The Limestone German Band, Posing at the Old Wetzel County Court House before 1900. John Henry Gorby second from left with clarinet, Charles Thomas Gorby and George Ira Gorby with baritones in front of John Kaufman in light suit. Other identified persons: John Kaufman in light suit in back. Ed Frei seated right on ground. 'Limestone' is the ridge top at the head of Doolin Run about five miles east of New Martinsville. Schools and churches attended by Doolin residents were located on 'Limestone' or the adjacent American Ridge. Charles T. Gorby taught in the Limestone School. William Gorby, grandfather of the Gorby brothers, was among the original members of the Limestone Church. This Wetzel County Courthouse in this photograph faced south. The present one built in 1900 is located on the same lots, but faces east and is made of stone. Photo from the collection of Pearl Frei.'

7729. Limestone German Band, New Martinsville, W. Va.

IDNO:
007729
Title:
Limestone German Band, New Martinsville, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1900
Description:
'The Limestone German Band, Posing at the Old Wetzel County Court House before 1900. John Henry Gorby second from left with clarinet, Charles Thomas Gorby and George Ira Gorby with baritones in front of John Kaufman in light suit. Other identified persons: John Kaufman in light suit in back. Ed Frei seated right on ground. 'Limestone' is the ridge top at the head of Doolin Run about five miles east of New Martinsville. Schools and churches attended by Doolin residents were located on 'Limestone' or the adjacent American Ridge. Charles T. Gorby taught in the Limestone School. William Gorby, grandfather of the Gorby brothers, was among the original members of the Limestone Church. This Wetzel County Courthouse in this photograph faced south. The present one built in 1900 is located on the same lots, but faces east and is made of stone. Photo from the collection of Pearl Frei.'
The Point during the flood of 1884 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The Dome Building is the Wood County Court House.

7730. Flood at the Point, Parkersburg. W. Va.

IDNO:
007730
Title:
Flood at the Point, Parkersburg. W. Va.
Date:
1884
Description:
The Point during the flood of 1884 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The Dome Building is the Wood County Court House.
'The Gorby farm was three miles east of New Martinsville, W. Va. on Doolin Run. The one track, switchback road led from the farmhouse in the valley below to the hilltop and followed the crest of the ridge. Several varieties of apples were raised including Grimes Golden, Red Delicious, Jonathan, etc. Peaches were also raised along the right side of the road in the photo above and there were a few cherry trees. Along the track on the right can be seen a large steel tank used for spraying and watering the trees. Water was pumped from Doolin Run some 500-600 feet below in the valley. Apples were sold to various truck farm operators in the region and in the Gorby Brothers store until the early 1940's. Black walnut and hickory trees grew wild in this area and in the fall, it was a great treat to sit on the hilltop eating delicious apples, black walnuts and hickory nuts. The nuts were fine additions in cakes for fall picnics and birthdays. This farm is now the home of John and Elizabeth Estlack Mullett. John grew up on the neighboring Mullett farm which lies beyond the hilltop in the center background.'

7731. Gorby Family Orchard near New Martinsville, W. Va.

IDNO:
007731
Title:
Gorby Family Orchard near New Martinsville, W. Va.
Description:
'The Gorby farm was three miles east of New Martinsville, W. Va. on Doolin Run. The one track, switchback road led from the farmhouse in the valley below to the hilltop and followed the crest of the ridge. Several varieties of apples were raised including Grimes Golden, Red Delicious, Jonathan, etc. Peaches were also raised along the right side of the road in the photo above and there were a few cherry trees. Along the track on the right can be seen a large steel tank used for spraying and watering the trees. Water was pumped from Doolin Run some 500-600 feet below in the valley. Apples were sold to various truck farm operators in the region and in the Gorby Brothers store until the early 1940's. Black walnut and hickory trees grew wild in this area and in the fall, it was a great treat to sit on the hilltop eating delicious apples, black walnuts and hickory nuts. The nuts were fine additions in cakes for fall picnics and birthdays. This farm is now the home of John and Elizabeth Estlack Mullett. John grew up on the neighboring Mullett farm which lies beyond the hilltop in the center background.'
W. H. Smith Jr. and Company Hardware Iron Agricultural and Elements Building is partially under water during the flood of 1884 in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

7732. Flood Scene, Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
007732
Title:
Flood Scene, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1884
Description:
W. H. Smith Jr. and Company Hardware Iron Agricultural and Elements Building is partially under water during the flood of 1884 in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
'Probably Irene Bucher Gorby on the porch. This home was sold to Wilbur Jacob McColloch and Mildred Gorby McColloch in 1929. The house to the left was owned by J. W. Postlethwaite. It was later raised by 8-10 feet to be out of floods which plagued New Martinsville in the early 20th Century. Flood waters never invaded the Poslethwaite living area, but reached to 8 feet in the living room of 714 Maple Ave., the window behind Mrs. Gorby. This photo is about 1908 when the Gorby's were married.'

7733. John Gorby's Home at 714 Maple Avenue, New Martinsville, W. Va.

IDNO:
007733
Title:
John Gorby's Home at 714 Maple Avenue, New Martinsville, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1908
Description:
'Probably Irene Bucher Gorby on the porch. This home was sold to Wilbur Jacob McColloch and Mildred Gorby McColloch in 1929. The house to the left was owned by J. W. Postlethwaite. It was later raised by 8-10 feet to be out of floods which plagued New Martinsville in the early 20th Century. Flood waters never invaded the Poslethwaite living area, but reached to 8 feet in the living room of 714 Maple Ave., the window behind Mrs. Gorby. This photo is about 1908 when the Gorby's were married.'
Market Street from Railroad Bridge, 6th Street, is under water during the 1884 flood in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The Catholic Church is located on the left.

7734. Flood Scene on Market Street, Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
007734
Title:
Flood Scene on Market Street, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1884
Description:
Market Street from Railroad Bridge, 6th Street, is under water during the 1884 flood in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The Catholic Church is located on the left.
'Charles Thomas Gorby (on right) in his nursery. 663 Maple Avenue New Martinsville, W. Va. Others unknown. Note the second floor 'sleeping porch' which had six windows, and the chicken coop behind the bird house on tall post at left center. House in the upper right is the McEldowney home, a pioneer homestead for this area.'

7735. Gorby Nursery, New Martinsville, W. Va.

IDNO:
007735
Title:
Gorby Nursery, New Martinsville, W. Va.
Description:
'Charles Thomas Gorby (on right) in his nursery. 663 Maple Avenue New Martinsville, W. Va. Others unknown. Note the second floor 'sleeping porch' which had six windows, and the chicken coop behind the bird house on tall post at left center. House in the upper right is the McEldowney home, a pioneer homestead for this area.'
"The Van Devender Insurance Company located on 132 3rd Street between Ann and Julianna Streets. Formally Parkersburg National Bank, 1839-1904 and later the Salvation Army Building. The building was torn down in early March 1969.'

7736. Flooded Van Devender Insurance Building , Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
007736
Title:
Flooded Van Devender Insurance Building , Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1907
Description:
"The Van Devender Insurance Company located on 132 3rd Street between Ann and Julianna Streets. Formally Parkersburg National Bank, 1839-1904 and later the Salvation Army Building. The building was torn down in early March 1969.'
'This picture was taken in 1907 in the back of Samuel Mullett's barn. Jacob Hassig and Will Berger owned the thrashing machine. Many of these neighbors were relatives. Family and neighbors could always be relied on to help on Doolin. Row 1: Andy Goddard, Frank During, Ed Schupbach, Lewis Durig, John Kocher, Albert Durig, Harry Mullett, Samuel Mullett, and Adolph Durig. Row 2: Charles Goddard, Will Berger, Sam Kocher, Jacob Hassig, Charles Fisher, John Grossenbach, Wilbert Kocher, Jesse Mullett, Charles Durig.'

7737. Thrashing Crew, New Martinsville, W. Va.

IDNO:
007737
Title:
Thrashing Crew, New Martinsville, W. Va.
Date:
1907
Description:
'This picture was taken in 1907 in the back of Samuel Mullett's barn. Jacob Hassig and Will Berger owned the thrashing machine. Many of these neighbors were relatives. Family and neighbors could always be relied on to help on Doolin. Row 1: Andy Goddard, Frank During, Ed Schupbach, Lewis Durig, John Kocher, Albert Durig, Harry Mullett, Samuel Mullett, and Adolph Durig. Row 2: Charles Goddard, Will Berger, Sam Kocher, Jacob Hassig, Charles Fisher, John Grossenbach, Wilbert Kocher, Jesse Mullett, Charles Durig.'
An unidentified street in Parkersburg, West Virginia is under water during the flood of 1913.

7738. Flood Scene, Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
007738
Title:
Flood Scene, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1913
Description:
An unidentified street in Parkersburg, West Virginia is under water during the flood of 1913.
'This photo is from the book 'Way's Packet Directory, 1848-1994' revised edition compiled by Frederick Way, Jr. and published by the Ohio University Press, Athens, Ohio - 1983. Joseph W. Rutter, Editor, wrote in the Foreward: 'The lifetime work of Frederick Way, Jr. is found in his Packet and Towboat Directories, indispensable resourses for those interested in the Steamboat Age on the Western Rivers'.'

7739. Steamboat Liberty

IDNO:
007739
Title:
Steamboat Liberty
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
'This photo is from the book 'Way's Packet Directory, 1848-1994' revised edition compiled by Frederick Way, Jr. and published by the Ohio University Press, Athens, Ohio - 1983. Joseph W. Rutter, Editor, wrote in the Foreward: 'The lifetime work of Frederick Way, Jr. is found in his Packet and Towboat Directories, indispensable resourses for those interested in the Steamboat Age on the Western Rivers'.'

7740. Rescue Boat in the River during the 1913 Flood, Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
007740
Title:
Rescue Boat in the River during the 1913 Flood, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1913