The Massillon Independent Feb. 26, 1886

A student and a saw mill laborer were held in $1,000 each for blowing up a saloon with a dynamite cartridge.

 Not sure which publication but dates around 1891

July 23 -

Professor Webster is away on a business trip to Kentucky.

Charles McKay has all the symptoms of whooping cough, although he had it years ago.

R.O. Hatch is preparing to build a new house on his lot, in the west part of the village.

The Bristol baseball club will play a match game with a select club of this place on Saturday afternoon.

Miss Ida Belden returned home last Saturday from a visit to her friend Miss Jesse Merchant of Kingsville.

The Standard Chair Co. have their new boiler in position and are building the room large enough to match it.

Mrs. Emma Lamberson left for Kansas City one day last week. and it is reported that she will not return.

Mrs. Myres and Daisy are preparing to remove to South Dakota. We understand they have a pleasant home there.

Prof. Webster will put a cellar under his house on Railroad St. and build another house on the east part of the lot.

Mrs. Deett Miller was called to visit her niece who was born Thursday evening of last week to Mr. and Mrs. Fran. Pattengil of Bristolville.

The Disciple church have secured the services of Rev. Mr Moharter as pastor for the coming year, to commence Sunday morning Aug. 10

We hear that John  Love of West Mecca is about buying stock of shoes off Mrs. McKay, and that he will put in dry goods and groceries.

Frank B. Miller has sold his house and lot to Addison Yonker, consideration $800. He also sold his one and three-fourth acre pasture lot to W. Strock for $180.

R. Miller is making preparations ot mive his store to the north side of the lot, and to erect a new store on the present site. He will then convert the old one into a dwelling to rent.

Miller & Co. are preparing to erect and addition on front of their machine room which will be so arranged that a car of lumber can be drawn from their new kiln directly into the room convenient to the saws. This will save much carrying of lumber and prevent a possibility of the lumber getting wet in rainy weather.

 Not sure which publication but dates 1896

Farmington

June 5 -

Mrs. Nora Flick has gone to Michigan to visit friends and relatives.

Married, on last Thursday evening, Mr. Fred Hoon and Miss Nellie Wait. Rev. W.A. Bowyer was the officiating minister.

Miss Maud Webster has been engaged to teach the high school this fall, and Miss Mattie Belden the primary school at West Farmington.

The Southington Band was at West Farmington Memorial day discoursing some very fine music.

Rev. J.M. Thoburn, one of the Bishops of the M.E. Church will lecture at the West Farmington M.E. Church Thursday evening of this week.

 Not sure which publication but dates 1896

Farmington

October 9 -

The new minister for the M.E. Church preached last Sunday morning and evening. His name is Armstrong.

THe funeral services of the late Prof. E.B. Webster were held at the M.E. Church West Farmington, at 2 pm Tuesday. He died near Savannah Ga.

Mr. Eben Caldwell's house burned down last Sunday. The fire was first discovered about 12:30, Mr. Caldwell's people were not at home at the time of the fire. There was but little saved. Some two or three chairs, one table, and two stoves. Cause of fire unknown. There was insurance of $1,000.

 Western Reserve Democrat (fall - mid 1920's)

East Farmington

Oct. 7th -

Mrs. Lettie Steele and Mrs. Maude Hickox are spending a few days with relatives in Canton.

Mrs. Laura Dabney and son Don, motored to Oakfield Sunday morning, got Mr. and Mrs. Cassius Hyde, and all spent the day with friends at Huntsburg.

Mrs. Mary Norton and daughter, Mrs. Edna Taylor and two sons, and Roy Norton, all of Tyrrell, spent from Friday evening until Sunday with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emory Cole.

Mrs. Myrtle Hickox and two children, Archie and Mabel, and Mrs. Maude Lew were Warren shoppers Saturday.

Mrs. Livingston, who has been sick for some time, is now in a serious condition and is still growing weaker.

Mr. and Mrs. Alton Clark and daughters, and Mr. and Mrs. Myron Kistler of Niles, were Sunday afternoon callers at C.E. Cole's.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hickox and Mr. and Mrs. Almon Lew were visitors at Wm. Knights at Farmdale Sunday.

Jay Brockett and family of Bristolville were company of Mr. and Mrs. James Eldridge Sunday.

Miss Ethel Wildman is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Lizzie Martindale in Southington.

Mrs. Clenna Davis and chidren of Champion spent Monday with her mother, Mrs. M.M. Firster

 Western Reserve Seminary Alumni and Faculty Meet for 3rd Annual Reunion (From Chronicle - Saturday July 22, 1933)

WEST FARMINGTON- Another day in the pages of history of the Western Reserve Seminary has come and gone. The third annual reunion of faculty and students was held on the old Seminary grounds at West Farmington, Thursday July 20. Quoting Judge Lynn B. Griffith, "The Divine Providence worked in harmony with the committee in sending an ideal day for the occasion."

     The committee had everything in readiness at an early hour, when former students and friends began to arrive. No greater tribute could be paid to the Seminary than the way in which alumni responded, many coming from a great distance. Many others, una ble to be present, sent regrets by telegrams and letters.

     Forenoon exercises consisted of a business meeting  and a musical concert by the Tau Sigma Delta orchestra, and 136 partook of the dinner served in the church parlors by the ladies of the church. At 2 pm former students and teachers gathered on the beautiful lawn of Shakespeare's Cottage a short distance from campus and formed a line of march to the grounds, where  the program of the day was presented. Mrs. Herbert Wilson, Niles, was chairman of the program which opened with music by the Orchestra, followed by congregational singing. Miss Nellie Wright of Middlefield acted as accompanist.

     The president, Mrs. Mattie Belden of Garrettsville in her usual gracious manner presided and presented Mayor Frank Hart who extended a cordial welcome to all. The Mayor demonstrated his historical knowledge by stating many facts in connection with the village in which the old seminary held a prominent place in it's day.

     Judge Griffith ably responded, and recalled many things of interest, mentioning two things which stand foremost in his memory. " Chapel Services" and "Literary Society". Mrs. Wilson of Niles gave an interesting history of the Western Reserve Seminary which was organized 105 years ago. At first it was a selct school and later developed into an academy known as the Farmington Academy, later changed to Farmington Normal School, and still later it was turned over the Erie Conference of the M.E. Church and called the Western Reserve Seminary.

MEMORIAL TRIBUTE- State Representative Mrs. Grace Ford, in charge of the memorial service, had prepared an article which left a beautiful thought in the minds of her listeners. Nine names were added to the list of deceased members, as follows: Mrs. Cynthia Burnett Haney, Mrs. Vesta Greer Leet, Mrs. Hattie Burt Holt, Raynor King, Vina Compton Megogney, Cora Pellett Belden Babcock, Lottie Belden Malle, Earl Brockett and Harry Dana. The last named passed away only Tuesday morning of this week. Mrs. Mattie Belden placed a rose in memory of each and also roses in memory of any others why may have passed away during the past year.

     Mrs. J.E. Boetticher of Warren sang the beautiful hymn, "Crossing the Bar" accompanied by Miss Charlotte Buchwalter of Warren. Mrs. Ruth Williams Orcutt closed this impressive service with prayer.

     Mrs. Belle Griffith Cook read several letters from absent members and several students and teachers gave inspiring talks, recalling old times. Among these Nellie Wright, Mrs. Ruth Orcutt, Carl McBride and Washington Hyde.

OFFICERS RE-ELECTED- The same officers were unanimously accepted for the ensuing year. Those attending from a distance included W.M. Greenleaf and H.W. Campbell of Ravenna, Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Ensign, Bertha Patterson, Mrs. Florence Barton, Austie Pierce Benner and Arlie Barb of Cleveland, Fred Pierce of E. Claridon, Mr. and Mrs. R.C. McBride of Youngstown, Mrs. Grace Ford, A.H. Troxell, Mrs. A.H. Abell, W.O. Kincaid, Mr. and Mrs. M.W. Hammon, Mr. and Mrs, Charles Lawrence, Mrs. Mabel King, Mrs. F.H. McMahan, Mr. and Mrs. Washington Hyde, Judge Lynn B. Griffith and Mr. and Mrs. William Hyde all of Warren.

     The day came to a close with the thought uppermost in the minds of all present to continue the reunions each year until the last student makes his final exit. Mayor Hart suggested the importance of erecting a bronze tablet as a permanent memorial in years to come.

     As each year adds to the list of members the names of the those who will never attend these reunions, this idea should receive consideration and a fund be started for this purpose before it is too late.

 I believe this business directory to be dated
around the 1880's

Atwood A. - Physician and Surgeon
Barrows and Walker - Hardware
Belden A.W. - General Merchandise
Belden and Co. - flour, feed and corn
Dana D.R. - Cheese Factory
Haine W.J. - Physician and Surgeon
Hawley House (C.R. Hawley) Proprietor
Hart and Hammon - Fertilizer dealers
Hughes H.M. - wood worker
Kennedy and Sons - General Merchandise
Kincaid A. - Livery and Sale Stable
Laird J.H. - Grain dealer
Latimer J.O. - Physician and Surgeon
McCoy James - Blacksmith
McKay Z. - Boot and Shoe dealer
Miller R. - Drugs, Dry Goods and Notions
Morris Mrs. S.E. - Millinery Goods
Nelson W.C. - Harness and Saddlery
Nowlen S.C. - Furniture dealer
Orr A.J. - Marble Works
Pearce J.O. - Drug and Chemical
Standard Chair Co. - Double Cain Chairs
Spencer Mrs. Henry - Laundry
Thompson C.S. - Printer and Boarding House
Trunkey E. - Globe Hotel
Wildman Chas. - Marble Cutter and Barber
Ward H. and Son - Hardware, Stoves, etc.
Wilcox Mile - Tinsmith

Farmington College

(formerly Western Reserve Seminary)

for the school year 1890-91

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

T.G. Hawkins - President

J.O. Pierce - Secretary

Hon. J.M. Stull - Treasurer

Hon. A.W. Jones

Rev. J.B. Cory

Freeman Gates

Hon. W. Hyde

E.J. Clapp

L.C. Taft

O. Bundy

D.R. Dana

E.D. Lewis

Corwin Hyde

Prof. E. B. Webster

J.H. Shepherd

 Local Announcements published in West Farmington's very own paper... The Western Reserve Mirror (July 23, 1896)

Mrs. Jennie Kibbee returned from Cleveland Monday.

Mr. Chas. Lewis is expected here sometime in August.

Mrs. E.R. Parsons was home from Cleveland over Sunday.

Messrs. L. and B. Hollenbeck are home for a short vacation.

Champion relatives entertained F. L. McFetrich and family Sunday.

Mr. Sampson Harrison of Warren called on old acquintances here recently.

Miss Jessie Morris of Garrettsville is in town this week the guest of Mrs. Nora Flick.

Miss Gertrude Griffith is home again after spending several weeks in Cleveland.

Mrs. Belle Oatley of Fowler spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. Bundy.

Mr. and Mrs. Pierce of Southington spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Will Fales.

Messrs. F. J. Cook and J. Faulkner of Collinwood were the guests of W. A. Kincaid recently.

Mrs. L. M. Henry returned Friday from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Bert Crofford of Niles.

Mrs. Myron Bundy and Mrs. Grant Ballard visited  Mrs. Ella McMahon of Bundysburg Friday.

The latest canvas of Warren shows the population to be 10,000.

The Hallett and Davis Piano Company of Chicago have made an assignment.

Miss Mabel Lewis of Ada, Oh.  who has been visiting in town for several weeks left for Geneva Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Hammon and daughter attended the funeral of Mr. Hammon's brother in Bristolville Monday.

Mrs. Jane Flick, Miss Libbie Flick and Mrs. McCorkle returned last week from their Indiana trip with all reporting a fine time.

The junior league picniced at the True farm west of town Wednesday in spite of the rain. They enjoyed it immensely.

Another voter, twenty one years hence, came to town Thursday and is making his home with Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Wright.

The Farmington Orchestra has been engaged to play for the Demorest contest to be held at Mesopotamia Saturday evening.

A fire in Ashtabula, June 19, destroyed two brick blocks and five frame store buildings. Loss estimated at $35,000 with $25,000 insurance.

The frame for the new school building is up and the work progressing rapidly. It will be finished in time for the fall term which will commence Sept. 21.

Two new barbers in town. No excuse now for sporting a luxurious beard this kind of weather.

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dana after a long visit with relatives in Hartsgrove, returned home last week.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Kincaid and little daughter spent several days this week with friends in Bloomfield.

The Nickel Plate railroad sells tickets at rates lower than other routes.

Mrs. Will Urich entertained Mrs. E. McClintock and Miss White of Chicago for several days last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Haughton of Nelson spent Sunday with Mrs. Haughton's father, Mr. Wm. Fales.

Mrs. R. O. Hatch returned Monday from a three week visit with friends in Ravenna, Akron and other places.

The children are all urged to be present at Junior Endeavor next Sunday at 4 p.m., Roe Moxley, leader.

Mr. George Fishel has returned from LeRoy, NY where he has been working for Mr. S. H. Wolcott.

Mr. Chas. Latimer returned from Cleveland last week and will continue his interrupted visit for a short time.

Mrs. Sarah Thayer of Painesville has been the guest of her sisters, Mrs. Salter and Miss Gardner the past week.

Invitations have been printed at this office for the nineteenth annual reunion of the descendents of Joshua Osborne, to be held at the home of Gates S. Chandler of Orwell on Friday, Aug. 21.

Through the courtesy of Mr. J. H. Snow, we are in receipt of the Women's Edition of the Kane Leader. The ladies of the M.E. Church who are trying to cancel their church debt are back of the enterprise.

Prof. and Mrs. Whitney of Chicago and niece Miss Whitney of Warren came here on their wheels from Warren Friday to spend the day at R. Miller's with Prof. and MRs. Turton. Mr. Whitney is professor of Biology in the university where MR. Turton teaches.

James Hyde is convalescing.

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Jameson have moved to Parkman.

Mis Angie and Don Baxter were guests at the home of D. E. Miller last Saturday.

There will be preaching at the Congregational Church Sunday eve.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Turner and daughter of Windsor called at Mr. T. A. Harshman's Tuesday.

Mr. Wright Dana entertained Mrs. ? and Miss Edna Knoefler Saturday.

Guy Strayer had the misfortune to run a pitch fork into his ankle a few days ago, which will cause him to be lame for a long time.

The I. O. O. F. Excursion rates to Buffalo via the Nickel Plate railroad will be a fare and one third. Tickets are on sale Aug. 4, 5, and 6.

The Relief Corps are preparing  to hold a lawn fete Friday evening at the home of Milo Griffith with proceeds to benefit Mrs. Celia Taft.

Gala Hipple came from Union City a-wheel last week and will remain here for some time. He is the guest of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hipple.