Talking About Independence Day Farmington News, Page2, 1896-06-26
A Farmington News article talking about Independence Day. This is page 2, of the June 26th 1896 issue.<br /><br />The piece about independence Day reads: <br /><br /><em>FARMINGTON TO CELEBRATE</em><br /><em> PLENTY OF ENTHUSIASM,</em><br /><em> MONEY AND BRAINS.</em><br /><br /><em>COMMITTEES BUSY ARRANGING IN</em><br /><em> TERESTING FEATURES</em><br /><br /><em> The meeting at the town hall Friday night to discuss a Fourth of July cele- bration, was a distinctively business gathering of young men of thee town. It organized by choosing A I Nute, chairman, Eugene B Hayes, secretary; W J Evans, treasurer, and the affair celebrating Independence Day was discussed in an of hand way It was announced that money enough had been pledged to assure a start in the project, so it was suggested that a committee</em><br /><br /><p><em>of which the president, secretary and</em><br /><em>treasurer should be members, should be,</em><br /><em>appointed The following names were</em><br /><em>added S. Leavitt, Fred Hanson F</em><br /><em>H Roberts, John S Hayes and Her</em><br /><em>man J Pike This committee is to</em><br /><em>appoint sub-committee where neces-</em><br /><em>sary The members got together at</em><br /><em>once and the following appointments</em><br /><em>were made: On advertising, Messrs</em><br /><em>Leavitt and Hanson, sports, Messrs.</em><br /><em>Haynes and Pike, on speaker for horri-</em><br /><em>bles, A J Nute. trade teams and horri-</em><br /><em>bles, Haynes, music F H Roberts.</em></p>
<p><em>The committee is busy at work upon</em><br /><em>a program which shall include a parade,</em><br /><em>athletic sports, such as bicycle, foot,</em><br /><em>potato and other races, a greased</em><br /><em>pig, etc. Prizes will be offered for best</em><br /><em>team and single foot passenger in parade</em><br /><em>of horribles There will doubtless be</em><br /><em>an expert tight-rope walker who will</em><br /><em>give exhibitions at intervals during the</em><br /><em>day The Cadet .Band has beea en-</em><br /><em>gaged for a series of concerts, and there</em><br /><em>will be two games of ball between the</em><br /><em>Rochesters and Farmingtons.<br /><br /></em><em>A sum of money has been set aside</em><br /><em>as a gratuitous gift for the athletic club</em></p>
<p><em>of the high school to give an exhibition</em><br /><em>during the day. Of course this pro-</em><br /><em>gram will be altered and amended and</em><br /><em>doubtless interesting features added to</em><br /><em>it, and that there will be a display of</em><br /><em>fireworks in the evening is a matter of</em><br /><em>course There will half fare on the</em></p>
<p><em>Boston and Maine R R if matters can</em><br /><em>be so arranged. Take it all in all the</em><br /><em>outlook is rosy for a splendid celebra-</em><br /><em>tion and general good time.</em></p>
<br />Caption of the photo reads:<br /><br /><em>This is Sid. He started the Fourth of July celebration project, found a responsive enthusi asm and is at the head of the committee of arrangements</em><br /><br />FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington News
Farmington News
1896
Farmington Bicentennial 1798-1998 Commemorative Key Chain
A Farmington Bicentennial, 1798-1998, commemorative key chain. The commemorative coin was made of pewter and it has a stainless steel chain and key ring. The decorative coin has impressions of the town seal, "1798-1998," "Town of Farmington," "New Hampshire," and "200 years" on the face.
Size: 1" circle
FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington Bicentennial Committee
1998
Donated by: Joann Doke
Farmington Memorial Day 2017 Observance Program
The Farmington Memorial Day 2017 observance program photocopied or printed on Paper. It details the events and ceremonies to take place, starting at the Pine Grove Cemetery, moving to the South Main Street Bridge, and then ending at the Old Town Hall/Recreation Center. The program includes the names of speakers and singers and activities to take place at each location.
Size: 8.5 x 5.5
FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington American Legion
Farmington American Legion
2017
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
1897 Farmington NH Memorial Day Order of Exercises Booklet
A May 31, 1897 Farmington, NH, Memorial Day Order of Exercises booklet. The booklet is four pages, printed in black ink on off paper.
The front page is ornately decorated with two borders one on the exterior edge, a block geometric floral and one framing an image in the center of the page, a simple triangle geometric repeat. The image in the center is a Grand Army of the Republic medal, hanging from a thirteen star American flag, placed equidistant over their field, topped by a bald eagle sitting atop two overlapping cannons and canon balls. The Grand Army of the Republic was a national fraternal organization. It was composed of veterans of the Union Army, Union Navy, Marines and the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service.
It details the activities for Memorial Day on the second and third pages starting with a march at 1:30 PM on Main Street, followed by exercises at the cemetery & monument. Evening exercises were to start at 8 PM. At all places they included prayer, addresses, song, and bands playing.
The last page is devoted to honoring deceased soldiers and sailors and gives a list for those at the cemetery. Special sections specifically list those fallen in the War of 1812 and the Mexican War. it also points out those in "outside yards" on Ten Rod Road, and the Hodgdon, Bunker, and Stevens yard.
Size: 4.25 W x 6.5" H
Condition. Fair. Corners are folded. Small tear on upper center, on front page. Defaced, interior upper pages " Property of Farmington- New Durham Historical Society." Stain on back page
FHS-Kyle Leach
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army of the Republic
May 31, 1897