RESEARCH
Harris, Robert (1916-2008): See: People/Individuals/H-L
August
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WHO AM I?
For some hints to my identity, hover your cursor over the following icons.
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My name is Marna Evans.
If you would like to nominate someone for a future "Who Am I?" game, contact the webmaster.
Even if you are unfamiliar with the person who is the object of the question, you may learn some Darrtown history, by playing the game.
This activity is designed to recognize people associated with Darrtown.
John Newman Elected Commander of Hamilton AmVets
Alston Throws One-Hitter!
Herman Teckman was identified, in last month's newsletter, as the man who served as Darrtown's barber "for many years."
For more info about Ron, see the Wiley Family page.
Darrtown resident, John Newman, was recently elected Commander of the Hamilton Amvets Post 1983.
But, on August 31, 1920, it was Smokey's uncle, Stanley "Doc" Alston who faced 28 batters and shut down 27 of them. See more about the game, including the box score at One-Hit Game For Alston.
Tenure of Darrtown Barber Discovered
Since then, another news item was discovered and it reported that Mr. Teckman was the village barber for 40 years.
Confirmation appears at Herman Teckman death notice.
Joe Bufler Caps Gas Pocket in Creek; Produces Three-foot Flame
An 1892 newspaper article cited Joe Bufler of Darrtown as one who lit a flame to the gas bubbling from the waters of the
See: The Novelty Phase.
Four Mile Creek. According to the newspaper, the spot in the creek had been visited by "hundreds of people."
See more about this at Newman elected Commander.
Some who hear about a fellow named Alston throwing a one-hit baseball game may think that it was Walter "Smokey" Alston who did the deed.
Ron Wiley Navy Reserve Image Added
See the image of Ron and the Navy Reserve unit at Navy Reserve photo
Darrtown Mail Carrier Identified
The post office history section of this website displays James Applebee's marriage license and tells of a man "making his mark."
The mail carrier story appears at the following link; see: Post Office History - Item 4
▶︎ A story about a man with a peg leg
▶︎ A cutting-edge music group (far ahead of its time)
▶︎ A remedy for medical issues
▶ ︎A story about a man consuming too much beer
See the answer at 1859 newspaper advertisement
Thanks to a contribution by Bob and Mary Alice Gast, an image of Ron Wiley and the Hamiton (Ohio) Navy Reserve Unit has been added to the website.
Former Residents Share Their Recollections
Recently, Marvin Russell and Roger Wiley, former Darrtown residents, each shared memories of life in the village.
The result of the Milford Township Fire Department annual summer carnival at Darrtown was reported in a 1972 newspaper item.
Research reveals that, in 1899, James Applebee of Darrtown carried the mail between the Darrtown and Oxford post offices.
Alston, Lenora (Neanover) (1892-1968): See: People/Individuals/A-C
Kolb, Margaret (Betz) (1871-1929): See: People/Individuals/H-L
Decker, John (1860-1937): See: People/Individuals/D-G
Derickson, Jean (Steele) (1931-2024): See: People/Individuals/D-G
Eversole, Sharon (Guiler) (1948-2024): See: People/Individuals/D-G
Mee, John (1852-1917): See: People/Individuals/M-Q
Risch, Catherine (1921-1973): See: People/Individuals/R-Z
Stumpf, Anna (Alston) (1901-1976): See: People/Individuals/R-Z
Wiley, Emma Matilend (Cartwright) (1912-2008): See: People/Individuals/R-Z
AUGUST 2, 1901: Drilling for natural gas began on the John Wells Nichol farm, west of Darrtown.
AUGUST 6, 1949: Earl F. Huber bought the Hitching Post from Mrs. Pauline Wiley.
AUGUST 25, 1928: The Darrtown town hall collapsed
AUGUST 28, 2010: The Oxford Press announced that the Darrtown Methodist Church celebrated its Bicentennial year.
The Darrtown Detective invites you to CONNECT THE DOTS...
🌑 A man named R. Zimmerman
🌑 A woman named Daisy Jones
🌑 The Spanish-American War
🌑 An 1898 newspaper item
🌑 A mailed letter that began "Dear Sister"
🌑 A Darrtown saloon keeper
To learn how these clues led to the identity of the letter-writer and added to the story of Darrtown's past, click the following link:
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That was the survey question asked last month ... and, so far, over two dozen people have responded.
If/when you click the link at the right to see the SURVEY RESULTS, please keep in mind that:
► This is an ongoing list; as more people submit information, the chart will be updated.
► If you are not listed and would like to be, please use the "Click to comment" link to inform the webmaster of the year in which you arrived in, or near, Darrtown.
► This is a self-reporting survey; its accuracy depends on the honesty of the respondants.
► This survey originated as a "just for fun" / human interest story and the resulting names and dates enhance "the story of Darrtown." Please consider participating.
Click the following link to access the Darrtown Longevity page, ... which has a link to the Longevity chart.
Click the following link to see an August 1938 news item about roadside rest areas in Butler County.
During the mid-1900s, a roadside rest area was located south of Darrtown.
Constructed and maintained by the state of Ohio, the park was located on the west side of State Route 177, immediately south of the Four Mile creek.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DENY REQUEST TO OIL ROAD THROUGH DARRTOWN
Example photo of gravel road
Click the following links to read a 1924 news item about the refusal to oil Darrtown's main street.
The following article appeared in the Hamilton Evening Journal, August 8, 1924 - page 20. “A request of the property owners of Darrtown for the oiling of the road through the village was presented to the board of county commissioners Friday by Frank Kinch, county commissioner. Fear that all such requests from the county could not be complied with, the board refused to grant this application.”
Click the following link to access 1972 Fire Department carnival.
