Extract from the Journals of Congress, August 24, 1786

 Massachusetts Centinel (Boston), October 14, 1786

Resolved, That the Secretary at War give orders to Lieutenant-Colonel Harmar, that he signify to the Moravian Indians, lately come from the river Huron to Cayahoga, that it affords pleasure to Congress to hear of their arrival, and that they have permission to return to their former settlement on the Muskingum, where they may be assured of the friendship and protection of the United States; and that lieutenant-colonel Harmar supply the said Indians, after their arrival at Muskingum, with a quantity of Indian corn, not exceeding five hundred bushels, out of the publick stores on the Ohio, and deliver the same to them at Fort McIntosh, as soon after next Christmas as the same may be procured; and that he furnish the said Indians with twenty Indian axes, twenty corn hoes, and one hundred blankets; and that the board of treasury and secretary at war take order to carry the above into effect.

Would Restore Name of Harmar to West Marietta

Marietta Daily Times, April 24, 1922:

It present plans do not miscarry, the historic name of Harmar will be restored to that portion of the city lying West of the Muskingum river. Petitions now are being circulated to bring the matter to the attention of the proper authorities, and those back of the movement are assured that there are no legal handicaps to a realization of their hopes.

The town of Harmar was settled almost as early as was Marietta and for something like a hundred years it was a town, separate and apart from the Pioneer City. In the merger which brought about a greater Marietta, for some reason or other the name Harmar was dropped, and with its passing, it is felt history suffered a blow that should be repaired.

At the present time, Fort School, Harmar Congregational Church, Harmar Street and other prominent institutions on the West side of the Muskingum recall the old-time life and the pioneers of long ago, and there seems no good reason why the whole community over there should not carry the name that meant so much to it and its people in the early days.

With the petitions ready for circulation, the matter is being presented to the Centennial Association Monday afternoon, and it is believed that body will champion the move. It is presumed that City Council finally will have to act in the matter.

Mrs. W. D. Bedilion is one of the prime movers in the matter and a lot of her neighbors will rally with her in circulation of the petitions and in following the application through the necessary course.

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Committee Formed to Carry out Idea of Restoring name Harmar to West Side of Marietta City

Marietta Daily Times, April 26, 1922

In order to maintain, preserve and perpetuate the historic interest which belongs to that part of Marietta City which is "Harmar," a large number of citizens residing on the west side of the Muskingum are asking that sentiment be extended to call that part of the city by its original and rightful name - Harmar - and to do away with the name "West Side," which without authoritative action seems to have been adopted by custom.

Named for General Harmar, the first landing place of the Pioneers, is proud of her history. Harmar has been the birthplace and is the home of many of the city's best citizens. The town bore her aristocratic crest for upwards of 100 years, when in 1890 Harmar was consolidated with Marietta. This incorporation does not lessen the prestige and historic sentiment which rightfully and deservedly belongs to that part of Marietta which is Harmar.

The following self-composed committee is responsible for promoting this sentiment, and will aid in preserving locally the historic name of this section of Marietta:

Mrs. W. D. Bedilion

Miss Helen W. Hart

Harry M. Hart

Mrs. Hart Pattin Richards

Mrs. S. H. Putnam

Miss Mary D. Putnam

Mrs. Lucy M. Cole

Selden Cole

Edward E. McTaggart

W. E. Daker

F. M. Whitlock

Mrs. Julia Reed

Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Reed

Dr. and Mrs. R. B. Hart

Miss Fannie Gerken

Mrs. Hattie Loffland Nicholas

L. W. Smith

G. B. H. Sandford

Dr. Anna Preston

H. Gates Trout

Dr. and Mrs. Jacob Bohl

George O. Mckelvey

Mrs. Mary H. Sellew

Fred O. Weed

Victor Hammond

Mrs. W. S. Jordan

C. S. Benedict

Mrs. Florence Allen Evans

Miss Nellie Hale

Mrs. T. H. Sugden

Miss Bessie Sugden

George W. Lansley

Mrs. Josephine Windsor

Miss Florence Sharp

Miss Frances Putnam

W. D. Bedilion

Miss Mary Daniels

Teachers of Harmar School

Pleasing Intelligence - Shipbuilding

Connecticut Journal, March 10, 1808

On Saturday last the citizens of Marietta had the exquisite pleasure of beholding a scene at once grand and sublime, which added a new lustre to the increasing enterprize and industry of our infant country. About three o'clock P.M. the beautiful brig Rufus Putnam, 165 tons burthen, was launched from the ship-yard of Col. Abner Lord - owned by Mr. Joseph Nye, of Boston. The stile of the workmanship does great honor to the builder, Mr. Whittington McGrath. This vessel was commenced late in the season, but by the indefatigable perseverance of those concerned in her erection, she was ready for launching as soon as the state of the water rendered it prudent.

About half past three, the elegant ship Frances glided into her destined element from the ship-yard of Benjamin Ives Gilman, Esq., and built by Mr. James Whitney. In point of elegance and mechanism, she will not suffer by a comparison with any merchant vessel ever built in the United States - Burthen 350 tons.

In a few minutes after, the fine ship Robert Hale, of 294 tons, struck the water. She also was launched from Mr. Gilman's Yard, and built by Mr. Whitney. She is equal in every respect to the Frances.

It affords us much pleasure to state that the above vessels were launched in perfect safety, amid the joyful acclamations of an admiring crowd of citizens. The river was in excellent order, and it seemed as if all Nature was pleased at the prospect, and contributed to facilitate the event and harmonize the scene; for the Sun, which had for some time before obnubilated by a misty atmosphere, towards the close of the day burst forth in all its splendour and shed the most soul cheering radiance over our youthful harbour!

Vain would be our attempts to portray in its true colours the splendour and sublimity of the scene, than which one more pleasing and gratifying to our citizens could not be exhibited. The glowing pencil of a Hogarth, though "dipt in dreams," could not present to the imagination a picture more replete with novelty and grandeur. To see emerging from the bosom of the wilderness, a fleet of ships, rivalling in architecture and elegance the finest productions of any of the Atlantic States.

Brave Girls Sound Alarm

 The Register-Leader, January 12, 1907

Remaining at Their Post of Duty at the Peril of Their Lives.

Called Out the Firemen.

Who by Valiant Work Saved the Business Part of Lowell from Destructive Flames - Midnight Fire Causes Two Thousand Dollar Loss.

The business part of the town of Lowell was threatened with destruction by flames shortly after ten o'clock Friday night, and but for the heroic work of a couple of young ladies at the telephone exchange, who at the risk of their lives, awakened the town, there would have been a disastrous fire. As it was, one of the main business blocks of the town was gutted by the flames, entailing damages which will aggregate about two thousand dollars.

Shortly after ten o'clock, a man on the street discovered that the Mattern Block at the corner of Front and Walnut streets was on fire. The blaze had started on the lower floor, which is occupied by Mrs. Esther L. Newton's millinery and dress-making establishment. The blinds were down at the time, but the man was attracted by breaking glass on the inside of the building.

The young ladies on duty at the Lowell Telephone Exchange, Misses Maude Williamson and Nellie Gray, were informed of the fire, and they at once sounded the alarm. In spite of the fact that the telephone building is located alongside of the Mattern Block and was every minute threatened by the flames, the young ladies remained bravely at their post until they had awakened the entire town. When they left the building, after the firemen had arrived, the smoke was so dense in the exchange that they were barely able to find the exit and were all but overcome by the heat and fumes arising from the fire.

The town fire department did excellent work upon its arrival at the fire, and after a hard fight, succeeded in getting the flames under control. While they were able to prevent a spread of the fire, they were unable to save any of the Mattern Block or its contents, and the building was completely gutted.

The second floor of the building was occupied by Messrs. Savage & Ray, who had just opened a photograph gallery. They had fitted their quarters up in fine shape and everything that they owned was destroyed. They had no insurance whatever, and their loss will be upwards of six hundred dollars. Mrs. Newton's loss will be about eight hundred dollars, which is partially covered by insurance. The damage to the building will amount to about six hundred dollars, which is covered by insurance.

The fact that a severe storm was just coming up at the time, with heavy wind, makes it all the more remarkable that the business part of the town was not wiped out by the flames; and the thanks of the businessmen of Lowell are certainly due the young ladies who awakened the town, and the volunteer firemen who worked so valiantly after their arrival.