‘Uncovered' house of former first lady's family a stop on Christmas Walk Nov 11, 2008
It's a nod to former first lady Lucretia Rudolph Garfield, who was born in 1832 on what was once the 50-acre homestead ... The oldest deed transfer that can be tracked was in 1824, when the property came into the possession of John Rudolph, Lucretia Garfield's grandfather ... It's not clear whether Lucretia Garfield lived in the house or another on the homestead, but Rodhe did find a letter dated 1859 that contains a reference to "Crete," her nickname. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Buying better lives Oct 11, 2008
15, First Congregational United Church of Christ, 309 N. Garfield, Pocatello; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: 232-1538. Nov. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Glad You Asked: When will Stuart Road reopen? Sep 9, 2008
The 1939 city directory lists the company at a different location on Garfield Street. Over the years it changed hands and, by the mid-1940s, the business no longer appeared in the directory. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Hot-button political issues Sep 5, 2008
A cut-glass top hat promoted James Garfield in 1884 ... Some collectors would be interested in Garfield mourning ribbons ... He showed a letter Garfield wrote with the signature torn off by an autograph hunter. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Ambling along Route 20: Author Mac Nelson's 20 West: The Great Road across America follows the highway from coast to coast Jul 22, 2008
After a friendly sketch of Kinderhook's Martin Van Buren, we meet a parade of America's less exciting presidents: Fillmore, Hayes, Garfield, Cleveland, McKinley. Big surprise in Fort Dodge, in western Iowa. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Couple’s garden blooms with lifelong love (83) Jul 1, 2008
A glory of roses and shady nooks filled with fountains and benches graces the front of the Starr home on Garfield Avenue, but that s merely a glimpse of the wonderland hiding behind their house. Since the Starrs bought the property in 1959, they have transformed it into a series of small garden rooms. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Talk of the Town: You’ve got to accentuate the positive Jun 22, 2008
In the 1980s, other popular licensed characters appeared such as Garfield ds, the Looney Tunes and the Smurfs. As with other children s toys, Pez followed the trend of using popular licensed characters from comics, cartoons and movies already familiar to their target market. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Shock and Awe Defined with Historical Memorabilia at Auction Apr 1, 2008
Presidential and political items ranging from letters and papers from Presidents Nixon, Reagan, Hoover, Teddy Roosevelt, Kennedy, Bush, George W. Bush, Clinton, Garfield, Cleveland, and others to the Bible of Malcolm X, loans from the Union to the Confederacy and a Life magazine autographed by Prince Charles and Princess Diana with their wedding photos. There are numerous guitars and records autographed by leading recording artists from the past 40 years to include: Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
City may do construction on four busy streets Mar 23, 2008
The 451,000 project would improve Hawthorne Street from Lakewood Avenue to Garfield Avenue, Lakewood Avenue from Richway Drive to North Shore Avenue, Lakeview Boulevard from Fountain Street to Vine Avenue and Third Street from Madison Avenue to Newton Avenue ... The portion from Valley Avenue to Bridge Avenue was overlayed in 1984; Bridge to Garfield in 1986. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Presidential Collectibles Jan 18, 2008
George Washington has appeared as a thimble, and James Garfield as a trivet. As for the Abraham Lincoln paperclip, according to Carl Sferazza Anthony, author of Heads of State, If he could guide a nation through its most unstable period, imagine how well Abraham Lincoln could turn a messy desk of papers into a tidy bundle. (Suite101.com)
Looking back...Jan. 10 Jan 10, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Dodge, Chetek, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lou Ann, to Paul Gilberts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Gilberts, Sand Creek. ES Raymond Fortuna left Jan. 9 to report for duty in Vietnam, and is now stationed near Saigon, serving as an Army Electronics Technician. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Weekend Happenings Oct 24, 2007
Student artwork: Oct. 26-28, Menomonee Falls North Jr. High School, N88-W16750 Garfield Drive, Menomonee Falls. (262) 255-8450. (Sussex Sun, WI)
Something 2 Do: 9/15-9/16 Sep 16, 2007
Niki in the GardenGarfield Park Conservatory300 N. Central Park AvenueSaturday 9am-5pmSunday 9am-5pm ... Garfield Park Market PlaceGarfield Park Conservatory300 N. Central Park Ave.Saturday 9am-5pmSunday 9am-5pm. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
Woodmont Open House Set For August 25 Aug 17, 2007
Presidents James Garfield, Chester Arthur, Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison, Herbert Hoover, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt stayed at the lodge. Woodmont Lodge was founded in 1870 as a rod and gun club for men of prominence. (Fulton County News, PA)
From small to mall Jul 31, 2007
She points to a favorite item of her own: a newspaper clipping which was a letter written by the assassin who killed president James A. Garfield in 1881. As much as a dealer of fine antiques and collectible knick-knacks, Perry sees herself as a kind of historian. (The Examiner)
Charles buys a Scottish palace for 45 million Jun 28, 2007
25 million from the Art Fund (an independent charity) and 1 million from the Prince's chums at the Garfield Weston Foundation. When all the offers were on Lord Bute's table this week, he had no hesitation in choosing the royal package. (This is London)
Weekend Guide Jun 21, 2007
AUGUST BURNS RED: Garfield Artworks, Sun ... Virtues and Pleasures of Herbs through History: Physic, Flavor, Fragrance and Dye" through June 29. Closed Sat. INTERNATIONAL IMAGES Sewickley, 412-741-8606. "Bluewaters," paintings, landscapes and sculptures from the Aegean calaboyias, through Aug. 31. Closed Sun.-Mon. ***JAMES GALLERY West End, 412-922-9800. "Glassified," and "Reflections of Darkness," over 40 works of art will be showcased in the group glass show, through June 30; Wed.: "An... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Art charity to save Dumfries House May 17, 2007
The Monument Trust, one of the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts, pledged 4m to the campaign on Tuesday and a day earlier, the Garfield Weston Foundation pledged 1m. It brings the total on the table to 7m representing a quarter of at least 25m thought to be needed to buy up the house and contents for the nation. (The Herald)
City gets grant to help improve local homes Mar 28, 2007
The project will specifically help 15 owner-occupied homes of families of low- to moderate-income located in the area south of Main Street, west of Garfield, east of Highway 65 and north of County Road 19. The homeowners will receive a 25,000 loan with 0 percent financing for 12 years. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Yes, I lied about Joyce. Now Ill face the music Mar 4, 2007
William Barrington-Coupe slips a CD into a modest-looking machine and raises his index finger in the air. he says triumphantly after a minute or so. (Times Online)
America's first ladies: Ohio library was established in 1997 in their honor Feb 19, 2007
Mrs. Garfield created the nation's first Presidential Library. It was located in their home in Mentor, Ohio, as a tribute following his assassination. (Deseret News)
Shopping complex deal goes through Jan 19, 2007
5 acres, is on the west side of Ninth between Garfield and Hayes avenues ... The complex also is slated to have two outbuildings along the Ninth Street frontage, an 11,600-square-foot structure near Garfield that would house five or six retail, restaurant or service businesses, and a 3,100-square-foot building near Hayes that could house a restaurant, bank or other free-standing business, possibly with a drive-through window. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
