First Presbyterian Church Sunday School Class in Hinton, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1910
Description:
In the front row, from left to right, is Terrence Moorefield, Fred Brown, and Boyd Brown.In the second row, from left to right, is Christian Hetzel, George Griffith, Clemmer Peck, Mrs. Carrie B. Mahon (teacher), Reese Capeller, and Stanely Butler.In the back row, from left to right, is William Moorefield, Cecil Hinton, Julian Fredeking, Roy Mann, Oswald Blackwilder, Leo Ross, and Fred Flanagan.
The jail served as the "lockup" for unruly citizens for many years after its construction in 1868. The old jail was located at the Avis Crossing on the location where the Richmond building now stands. The building was later converted into a store.
Hinton Community Band Across from the Post Office on 2nd Avenue, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Pictured is Earl Meador, Ray Meador, Clarence Knight, U. G. Ryall, O. J. Bowlry, Ollie Hoover, Mann, Ray, Henry Ryalls, Emmett Pack, and Charlie Bishop.
Front row, L to R: Ollie Hoover; O. J. Bowling; Dr. Warren; Charles Bishope; and Pres Wilkerson. Back row, L to R: Billy Day; Bill Hobbs; Henry Ryals; Blane Anderson; Doc Ferrell; Emmett Pack; and U. G. Ryals.
Dispatcher's Quarters in the Hinton Depot, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1915
Description:
From left to right, T. E. Hanifin (dispatcher), F. L. Cox (dispatcher), J. D. Germer (Dispatcher), T. A. Kirby (clerk), E. M. Curry (chief train dispatcher), O. E. Houchins (chief clerk to sup't) and M. A. Bolad (assistant train master).
Interior of the store located at the corner of Temple Street and 3rd Avenue. Two employees are pictured in the back by the counter. Subjects unidentified.
Shan Rose of Rose's Drug Store pictured in the center. The two boys on either side of Rose hold paint cans and wear clothing that says "NYALS". They are unidentified.
Shan Rose pictured by the barn that advertises "Get it at Roses's Drugs--Ask about NYAL's Remdedies". The store is located at the intersection of Temple Street and 3rd Avenue.
National Bank of Summers Board of Directors, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
From left to right: Harrison Gwinn (President), J. H. Jordan (Cashier), C. B. Mahon (Vice President), N. Read, Harvey Ewart, Judge Miller, Mr. Drumheller, and Mr. Brightwell.
Four unidentified men pose by the building's entrance. The store windows advertise "American Field and Hog Fencing: For Sale Here" and "The Two Johns". This is became the location of Danny Foster's in 1986.
Located on the corner of 3rd Avenue and Ballengee Street, a group of church members pose in front of the building and on the steps. The reverend at the time the picture was taken was Rev. Gates. Subjects unidentified.
Group on Steamboat Cecilia, Green Sulphur Springs, W. Va.
Date:
1906/10
Description:
The boat traveled on New River from Hinton to Bull Falls.Pictured from left to right, an unidentified boy, , Ernest Bond, Harriett Campbell Hall, Mrs. W. H. Gwinn, W. H. Gwinn, Mrs. S. W. Poore, S. W. Poore, Oliver Graham, Mattie Graham Humphrey, Charlie Poore, Jim Gwinn, and F. H. Jennings.
Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Gwinn sit in front of their standing sons and daughters.Mr. Gwinn was a native of Summers county who died suddenly at his home on August 17, 1934. Mrs. Gwinn died after long complications and ailments on June 30, 1937. The Gwinns were devout Catholics and survived by their children: Mrs. Frances Kincaid, of Hinton; Mrs. A. F. Campbell, of Raleigh; Mrs. J. L. Hurley, of Sandstone; J. A. Gwinn, of Sandstone; H. S. Gwinn, of Thurmond; E. W. Gwinn and George Gwinn.
Two unidentified men and a small African-American boy stand by a horse outside of the wooden building. Here is the location where the Hinton Presbyterian Church is currently.
Rose's Drugs Store Advertisement at Farm beside New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A man poses by a painted shed that reads, "Truy Ropse's Drugs. Ask about Nyals."The photo description reads, "Sign No. 6. Located 5 miles above Hinton. Can be seen from County Road."
Talcott High School Baseball Team at Lowell Field, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1949
Description:
In the front is Bill Boyd; Don Maddy; Charlie Bill Bailey; Glen Richardson; and Elmer Schaffer. In the back is Reggie Harris; Jim Nelson; Alvin Garten; and Tommy Thompson.
Section Crew at Moore's Tunnel Construction Site, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The foreman stratling the rail is C. E. Long. Track workers Jim Adams is at the far left. "M. J." is inscribed on the photograph above the cluster of workers. The rest of the men pictured are unidentified.
Pictured is Silas and M. J. Hinton withe their children Arthur, Blanch, Howard, Grace, Ethel, Carl, Gladys, and Lucile. Grace was the first baby born in Hinton. Arthuer was the first burial at Hilltop Cemetery.
