The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-06-02
A Proposed History OF Our County.
From Hts Earliest Times 10
the Present,

We received a call last Friday from Mr. A. A
Graham the publisher and compiler of the His
tory of Richland County, and who is now prepar-
ing similar work in other counties. From the tes-
tmonials given Mr.. Graham, we can assure our
satisfaction. Mr.. O. ,Pershing who accompanies
Mr. Graham, called on several Of our best citizens,
to ascertain theft opinions of such publication in
our connty. Almost all spoke favorably of the
plan, and hoped the work would be published. Mr.
Pershing will remain in the city, and will COM
penee az once Sahsner,ns IN iaofs and compiling the
competent, experienced historian Who will coliate
the facts gathered and prepare them for publica-
braces good history Of Ohio then a complete his
tory of the county will be given In chapters, each
township occupying one chapter. By such means
ed, and history gathered 1t is the expectation
of the publishes to combine Fairfield and Perry
counties in the work This will not detract in the
least from the thoroughness Of each county history
The Territory Of either county is hardly large
enough to justify separate book for each county.
the limited sale, than for both, properly condens-
ed, in one volumne.
The full plan of the book will be explained by
the sgents, and certainly hope to the county
get a work justifying its history. This the pub
Usher will surely do, and our people should see
him ably sustained both BY furnishing iniernation
testimonials of Mr.. Grahsm's work in Rlehland
county, a work just issued. The first is from Hon.
o. s. Bloom, afnember of the State Senate from
that county:
A. A. GRAHAM, Esq.,, Newark, Ohio,
My DRAR SiR:-If you make as satisfactory and
have In Richland, the people will have reason to
congratulate themselves upon having one so we'll
qualified to do the subject justice That is still
more interesting county to write up. Its history
viii be full of Interesting sketches, which should
be gathered together. You are at liberty to refer
to me for any purpose. Respectfully yours.
3. s. BLOOM.
L The second is from Hon. Manual May and Bar
nabas Burns, both wel-known in this part of Ohio
To those uohona ii may coneeon.
take great pleasure in commencing to favora-
Bile consideration Mr.. A. A. Graham, who is the
author and compiler of the History of Richland
County. This history gives great satisfaction and
10 very popular n this county, and if Mr.. Graham
proposes, the subscribers to this work viii realize
ample reward and edifcstion. hereby commend
him as a gentleman in every sense-honest and
capable. Respectfully. MANUEL MAY.
/ concur in the above.-B. BURNS.
The third is from Mr.. D. Harter, Superintendent
of the Aultman and Taylor Machine Works, Man
field.
MANSFIELD, ONO.
DEAR sIR:--I am glsd to say to you, and to all
others who may see this letter, thatI believe 20.
successfully push through the sale of County His
| tory. Yours truly, M. d. HARTER.
The following is Whit Mr.. John Y. Glessner ed
itor of the Shield and Banner, Mansfield says of Mr.
| A. A. Graham:
I take pleasure in recommending gentleman
tionable morals, Mr.. A. A. Graham, who has, for
the past year. been getting the History of Rich
land County, and in a style that does much credit
to him correct historian and taste in his work.
| Any courtesies shown him by the people will be
| duly appreciated. Respectfully,
| JOHN Y. GLEsSNER..
| Gen. r. Brinkerhoff, Cashier Mansfield Savings
Bank Member state Board of Charities thus writes
of Mr.. Graham's work in Richland County:
| MANSFIELD, OHIO.
| DEAR sir:-It affords great pleasure to recon
/ mend A, A. Graham, o competent
trustworthy man to.compile and publish thehistory
of your county. His large experience in that bus
iness, his capacity a writer and his enthusiasm
in historical investigations warrant me in commed
| ing him beyond any other man of my acquafnt-
| ance for this particular work.
Very Respectfully, r. BR1NKERHOFF,