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Back of the postcard reads, "Pence Springs Hotel--a mountain resort in the beautiful Alleghaneys--is equipped with every modern convenience of the city hotel. Home garden, excellent cuisine, splendid service, famous mineral water. Orchestra, dancing, golf, tennis, swimming, fishing, horseback riding, motoring, marvelous scenery. Located on main line of c. & O. Railway and the Atlantic & Pacific Highway."

97. The Pence Spring, Pence Springs, W. Va.

IDNO:
049027
Title:
The Pence Spring, Pence Springs, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Back of the postcard reads, "Pence Springs Hotel--a mountain resort in the beautiful Alleghaneys--is equipped with every modern convenience of the city hotel. Home garden, excellent cuisine, splendid service, famous mineral water. Orchestra, dancing, golf, tennis, swimming, fishing, horseback riding, motoring, marvelous scenery. Located on main line of c. & O. Railway and the Atlantic & Pacific Highway."
A train winds along the track placed next to New River.

98. Steam Engine on Double Track Along C. & O. Railroad, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049056
Title:
Steam Engine on Double Track Along C. & O. Railroad, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
A train winds along the track placed next to New River.
A look at the damage after 24 cars derailed for unknown reasons. The C. & O. Railway bridge was extensively damaged by the wreck.

99. Derailment near Sandstone Depot, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049060
Title:
Derailment near Sandstone Depot, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1976/01/15
Description:
A look at the damage after 24 cars derailed for unknown reasons. The C. & O. Railway bridge was extensively damaged by the wreck.
View of the mill located outside of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.

100. Mills and Yard of Sandstone Planing Mill Co., New Richmond, W. Va.

IDNO:
049070
Title:
Mills and Yard of Sandstone Planing Mill Co., New Richmond, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
View of the mill located outside of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
A group of unidentified workers and what appears to be their African-American cook gather for a picture. Behind them are Chesapeake and Ohio Railway cars.

101. Railroad Workers in Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049085
Title:
Railroad Workers in Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A group of unidentified workers and what appears to be their African-American cook gather for a picture. Behind them are Chesapeake and Ohio Railway cars.
The C. & O. engineer Burdette, pictured on the far right, laughs beside two unidentified men.

102. John " Cannonball" Burdette and Associates, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049234
Title:
John " Cannonball" Burdette and Associates, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
The C. & O. engineer Burdette, pictured on the far right, laughs beside two unidentified men.
Mrs. Diefenbach pictured with the horse she rode to and from the cabin.

103. Mrs. Diefenbach on Horse, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049253
Title:
Mrs. Diefenbach on Horse, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Mrs. Diefenbach pictured with the horse she rode to and from the cabin.
Diefenbach, a telegraph operator for the C. & O. Railroad, rode this horse to and from the cabin.

104. Mrs. Diefenbach and Horse by C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049254
Title:
Mrs. Diefenbach and Horse by C. W. Cabin, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Diefenbach, a telegraph operator for the C. & O. Railroad, rode this horse to and from the cabin.
Daughter of Jeremiah Mills and Louisa Elva Cassell (Mills). Grace had one brother, Jeremiah IV, and four sisters, Mabel, Elizabeth, Susie, and Louisa Elva.Grace was born December 3, 1871. She was employed by the C. & O. Railroad as a telegraph operator from July 1, 1893 to August 11, 1942. She died July 8, 1958.

105. Grace Mills Diefenbach of Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049255
Title:
Grace Mills Diefenbach of Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Daughter of Jeremiah Mills and Louisa Elva Cassell (Mills). Grace had one brother, Jeremiah IV, and four sisters, Mabel, Elizabeth, Susie, and Louisa Elva.Grace was born December 3, 1871. She was employed by the C. & O. Railroad as a telegraph operator from July 1, 1893 to August 11, 1942. She died July 8, 1958.
A group of unidentified men and small boy stand beside the massive C. & O. engine.

106. Engine No. 490 in Hinton Yards, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049320
Title:
Engine No. 490 in Hinton Yards, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
A group of unidentified men and small boy stand beside the massive C. & O. engine.
The railway bridge hover over a small creek near Sandstone, W. Va.

107. C. & O. Railroad Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049401
Title:
C. & O. Railroad Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
The railway bridge hover over a small creek near Sandstone, W. Va.
View of the mill yard which is located next to a C. & O. railroad station.

108. Sandstone Planing Mill Co. Yard Outside of Train Station, New Richmond, W. Va.

IDNO:
049410
Title:
Sandstone Planing Mill Co. Yard Outside of Train Station, New Richmond, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
View of the mill yard which is located next to a C. & O. railroad station.