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