Wedding Photo Cheryl Dee Whitten and James Lewis Mitchell, III Puddledock Press June 1986
Cheryl Dee Whltten, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dean Whitten.Sr., of Farmington, and James Lewis Mitchell, III, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis Mitchell, Jr., of Farmington, were united in marriage on May 3, 1986, in a ceremony at the First Baptist Church in Farmington. Reverend Harold Richards officiated. The couple plans to reside in the Lee - Durham area.
These photos are stored together. They are from different periods of time. Last pulled together for possible use in May 1986.
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Photo by J. McCoy
May 3, 1986
Two Photos Likely Hodgdon Farm Circa 1900
Two Photos Likely Hodgdon Farm. Circa 1900. Both of these digital files are not in the physical museum collection.
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Unknown
Kathy Blair( granddaughter of Maud Hodgdon
The Statistics & Gazetteer of New Hampshire 1874
The Statistics & Gazetteer of New Hampshire contains descriptions of all the counties and towns in New Hampshire from the period. It also describes principal features such as mountains, lakes, rivers, capes, bays, harbors, islands, and resorts or notable places. Notable business and persons are also described. It also contains 100 pages of statistical tables. Information on Farmington, NH is located on pages 156-157.
This is a digital file and does not exist in the physical collection.
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Compiled by Alonzo J Fogg
D.L. Guernsey, Bookseller and Publisher, Concord NH,
1870's
The First Church Farmington News Article
"The First Church" a Farmington News article about the first church and meetinghouse on Meetinghouse Hill from , Page2, June 15, 1888.
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Farmington News
Farmington News
1888
Talking About Independence Day Farmington News, Page 2 Friday, July 4th, 1930
A Farmington News article talking about Independence Day. This is Page 2 of the Friday, July 4th, 1930 issue.<br /><br />The piece about independence Day reads: <br /><br /><em>JULY FOURTH</em><br /><br /><em><em> The 'News goes to print this week on the eve of the great American holiday. Independence day. July 4th which occurs on Friday. It will be the 154th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and chat ' the spirit of 76”still sur- vives not merely as a tradition but as one of the greatest American achievements, there is plenty of manifest evidence within our na- tional boundaries and all United States possessions Business will be suspended generally and the Ameri- can colors will predominate. While Farming-ton has contemplated no or dered program for the day'’s cele- bration. there will be nothing- lack- log in the spirit of the occasion From the small child up there will an ardent display of American pride If not with a participation the revelry and the enchantment of adding; to the general racket, there will be an ordered preservation of peace and prosperity that has been in preparation for many weeks. The grooming of residential proper- ty and places of business has been in preparation for midsummer and the 4th of July tor many weeks and the 4th of July for many weeks and the accomplishments are impressed upon any and all observers who cure to survey the general aspect with thoughtful consideration. Wherever a piece,of property of whatever na- ture has .an outstanding prominence there have been no reservations in making it presentable to the gaze with cleanliness and features of beauty more or less abundant. Beautiful gardens, green, well- cropped lawns and fresh paint fore- cast the glamour and redolence of a thrifty and well-ordered community The preservation of the citizenry and the property of such a compos- ite structure is among our first re- gards. Especially at such times as the Fourth of July when-the bars of restraint are let down while a great event of universal moment is being celebrated, there is likely to be. with with no intention at lawlessness, a com- mon relaxation toward destruction On such occasions as the Fourth of July, the real patriot, whether youth or adult, is the individual who regards with scrupulous care the rights of others and joins his fellows in the wildest of celebration without abandon In such a spirit of celebration everybody has the sympathy and encouragement of the community Those who use the crowded highways at this season are especially cautioned to avoid colli- sion and destruction to themselves and others. Herein lies one of the greatest elements of danger and it is sincerely hoped that the "News" will have few, if any, local casualties to report after the holiday has passed. To impress the great element of danger that that is abroad at this time, insurance statistics show that more people buy automobile insurance on or prior to this holiday than at any other holiday season of the year. To show that the apprehension is well founded, the insurance com- panies report that for one day more claims are paid than for any other day In the year except Labor day We certainly urge our citizens to </em></em><em>celebrate the Fourth and to Indulge </em><em>in all the reasonable pastimes, but to </em><em>exercise extreme care In the preser-</em><em>vation of their own safety and the </em><em>safety of others. The handling of </em><em>fireworks and explosives should at </em><em>all times be entrusted to mature </em><em>judgment and we sincerely hope </em><em>that wherever children are allowed </em><em>to handle these instruments it </em><em>will be under the supervision of </em><em>their elders. From Thursday at </em><em>midnight until Friday at midnight </em><em>the town will be under extra, police </em><em>surveillance and all lines of law and </em><em>order- will be drawn tight. Traffic </em><em>rules must be observed and extreme </em><em>precaution be taken against fire. </em><em>With' these suggestions In mind, not </em><em>to spoil or detract from anybody's </em><em>good time, but rather to Insure the </em><em>resumption of our peace, prosperity </em><em>and pursuit of -happiness after the </em><em>"Glorious Fourth'* has passed, the </em><em>"News" extends its best wishes for </em><em>every bounty that the holiday may </em><em>afford.</em>
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<em>FHS-Kyle Leach</em>
Farmington News
Farmington News
1930
Talking About Independence Day Farmington News, Page 1 Thursday, July 9th, 1964
A Farmington News article talking about Independence Day. This is Page 1 of the Thursday, July 9th, 1964. <br /><br />The piece about independence Day reads:<br /><br /><em>4th of July celebration</em><br /><br /><p><em>FARMINGTON--A unique Fourth,</em><br /><em>of July community celebration,</em><br /><em>featured by an "Uncle Sam .and</em><br /><em>Liberty” parade, was held on the</em><br /><em>Meaderboro Road, Farmington,</em><br /><em>Saturday afternoon. This safe, sane</em><br /><em>holiday celebration was sponsored</em><br /><em>by residents of the Meaderboro</em><br /><em>Rd. and was an excellent display</em><br /><em>of community spirit.</em></p>
<p><em>The costumed parade formed at</em><br /><em>the home or Mr. and Mrs, Leslie</em><br /><em>Barden with Uncle Sam and Drum</em><br /><em>Majorettes at the head of the</em><br /><em>parade followed by Miss Liberty</em><br /><em>on a float with three attendants,</em><br /><em>barrel rollers, girls in costumes</em><br /><em>of many lands, clowns, fire--</em><br /><em>cracker girls, pirates and square</em><br /><em>dancers. The parade proceeded to</em><br /><em>the Meaderboro Road Schoolhouse.</em><br /><em>which was appropriately decorated</em><br /><em>for the occasion, for a series of</em><br /><em>circus acts on the school grounds,</em><br /><em>Billy Haskins acted as Uncle Sam</em><br /><em>and master of ceremonies. Bonnie</em><br /><em>Bach was Miss Liberty and her at-</em><br /><em>tendants were Cathy Harden, Cathy</em><br /><em>Smith and Janice LePage. The drum</em><br /><em>majorettes were Sayre Borden,</em><br /><em>Patty Tarmey and Ruth Scruton.</em><br /><em>Each group presented their own</em><br /><em>specialty acts to the enjoyment of</em><br /><em>the onlookers.</em></p>
<p><em>The circus was followed by</em><br /><em>family picnicing.</em><br /><em>Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Barden</em><br /><em>tere directors of this community effort<br /></em><em>to keep the Fourth of July safe<br /></em><em>and sane for families of the<br /></em><em>neighborhood. Over 100 people were<br /></em><em>present at this outing.</em></p>
<br /><br /><br />FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington News
Farmington News
1964
Rochester Radar April 2017 Featuring Singer Songwriter Ricky Reilly
Rochester Radar April 2017 featuring Farmington resident, singer/songwriter Ricky Reilly, with interview and photos. Ricky Reilly, a 30-year-old graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston, worked at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. He wrote the song and sang the song, “I’m Going Crazy Waiting (For A Giraffe)” when an online fan suggested he write about the online webcam stream of April the giraffe, who had been due to deliver her calf, any moment, for weeks. The song was a quick sensation and became widely popular. Size: 12"x14"
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Rochester Radar Photos: Rich Beauchesne Photo: Animal Adventure Park, Harpursville, NY
Rochester Radar
April 2017
Donated by Kyle Leach & Stan Freeda
Remembering 1947 Farmington Forest Fire
Several clippings of separate articles and photos, from October of 1997, reporting on the October 1947 Farmington forest fire, with personal accounts and details about the fire from those who remember it. Some articles are full paper sheets, others are smaller clippings.
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Writers: John Nolan, Joshua Studley, Brian Hannon
Photographers: Mark Bolton, Brian Hannon, Rochester Historical Society, Sam Seavey
The Rochester Times, Fosters Daily Democrat
Portait Painting Hannah Colbath 1836
Portait painting of Hannah Colbath 1836. This is a digital file that cannot be found in the physical museum collection.
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Unknown
1836
Kathy Blair( granddaughter of Maud Hodgdon)
Photos And News Clipping For Judge Errol S. Hall, Circa 1936
Photo and a Boston Globe news clipping, with photo, for Judge Errol S. Hall Circa 1936. Photo Size: 8"x10" Clipping Size: 4"x11"<br /><br />Article text reads: <br /><br /><em>SHOE WORKER WHO STUDIED NIGHTS NOW SITS AS JUDGE Family of Four Children Reared by Errol S. Hall While Mastering Law at </em><br /><em>Farmington, N H </em><br /><br /><em>Special Dispatch to the Globe FARMINGTON, N H, Jan 4—Appointment of attorney Errol S. Hall as judge of Municipal Court here proves again that midnight oil and ambition is a powerful combination. The new judge was recommended for the post, to succeed Judge Albert H. Wiggin—retired because of the age limit of 70—by Gov H. Styles Bridges early in November. His appointment was confirmed at the Nov 19 meeting and went into effect Nov 30. </em><br /><br /><em>Today Judge Hall recalled his experience as a worker on a farm and in shoe factories before he passed the bar examinations. He was born in this town, a son of John S. and Frances (Davidson) Hall, and attended grammar and High School here. Later he spent a year in a Boston business school. </em><br /><br /><em>From 1909 to 1923 he spent his time working, carrying on law study in his spare time. In 1923, despite the fact he was supporting a family of five by "pulling leather" all day long in the Paul J. Richards Shoe Company factory here, he dug into an intensive law study course with a correspondence school. </em><br /><br /><em>For nine months a year, five days a week, he burned his mid-night oil, with four or five hours of study every night. As a result he was ready to take the New Hampshire bar examinations just two years later. However, because of the Granite State law requiring three years of study before taking the examination, he spent a third year carrying on a complete review of the course. </em><br /><br /><em>Then, in 1926, he left home one day without saying a word to any one, went to Concord and took the examination, in company with 27 others, most of them college and law school graduates. He came home and kept mum about it until the names of the seven successful candidates were published </em><br /><br /><em>He has been practicing law ever since, before state, as well as Federal courts, in this state. ' In 1930 he was elected Strafford County solicitor, but was defeated for reelection the next year. The only other office he has held is that of Select¬man of Farmington.</em><br /><br /><em>He makes his home here on East Grove st with Mrs Hall and the four children, Charles, Marjorie, Jeanette and Shirley.</em> <br /><br />FHS-RKL
Photo:Unknown-Clipping: Boston Globe
Circa 1936