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Some of Tallmadge's Historical Folks ~

Josephine Sperry. 1930s.

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Page-2 blog created: 2-17-2020

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Joe Myers and his new RFD Wagon 1903.

Prior to 1900, there was no mail delivery service for residents of Tallmadge; everyone had to travel to either the Middlebury or Cuyahoga Falls post offices to receive their mail. In 1900, the Rural Free Delivery (RFD) was established. Joseph Myers served as Tallmadge mail carrier on Route # 19 from 1901 – 1931. In a 1905 report, he described his job as covering 22 ½ miles daily except Sundays. At the time, he handled approximately 5000 pieces of mail per month and was paid $720. He furnished his own horse and wagon. One anecdote retold by Mrs. H.O. King demonstrates how conscientious Joe Myers was about his job. She related that in the early days of Route #19, Mr. Myers phoned Mrs. King’s mother one Saturday afternoon and said:

“Mrs. Luneman, you are having company for dinner Sunday.”

“Oh, I guess not,” responded Mrs. L.

"Yes you are” said Mr. Myers, “I forgot to leave a card this morning that says --- family will be there for dinner tomorrow.”

Clara Driscoll Booth.

Clara Driscoll & the Tiffany Girls. Women's-glasscutting-department.

Matie Seward, Mamie Baird, Lucy Hale. 1874.

Mrs. George Wright (arrow), with friends, Mrs. William Upson and Mrs. Bryan Wolcott. together at the Wright home, 1929.

Music played an important role in early Tallmadge.

Music played an important role in early Tallmadge. The first local band formed in 1817, and was led by Nathaniel Bettes. The group pictured here, the Pioneer Orchestra or as they referred to themselves, the Pioneer Band performed at picnics and pioneer meetings. From left to right, the members are: seated – [unknown, left], Henry W. Bill, middle; Charles C. Bronson, right; standing – Dr. Amos Wright, left; [unknown,2nd from left]; K. H. Devin, 3rd from left; William H. Bronson, son of Charles C., right. (Dr. Amos Wright is buried in Tallmadge Cemetery). This photograph was taken in 1875.

Schwaben family. 1944.

Some of the Schwaben kids.

Tallmadge Civil War Veterans. 1909.

Some MISC. Tallmadge Stuff ~

Oldtime football. 1930s.

1874.

Akron Daily Democrat, Sept. 19, 1895.

East Ave. July 10, 2013 flooding. We have our fair share of problems. But this one could have been much worse.

I have no idea what this is about.

Rhymes Greenhouse.

About 1890 Thomas Rhymes, with his wife Pauline began planting lettuce and cabbage to sell in nearby Akron. With their increasing success, they expanded their offerings to include plants and flowers. Their eight large greenhouses can be seen in the background of this image. Mr. Rhymes died in 1929 and Mrs. Rhymes later sold the business. She died in 1954 and both are buried in Old Tallmadge Cemetery.