C. J. Crampton
  C. J. Crampton, who has lived in this community for many years, has worked faithfully for the upbuilding of the community, and as far as we have been able to learn Mr. Crampton is the oldest resident of this community. He was 87 years old last fall, and enjoys good health.
Mr. and Mrs. Crampton moved here in 1891 and bought the place just west of Farnam, where a daughter, Mrs. Gus Gaudreault and family now live.
Mr. and Mrs. Crampton were married June 2, 1881 at Milan, Ill. Mrs. Crampton departed this life Jan. 7, 1923. The daughter, Mrs. Mary Gaudreault and two sons, Harold and Thomas all reside a short distance from Farnam, and Chas. W. lives at Gothenburg.
Mr. Crampton moved to town in about 1918 and bought a home in the west part
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of town where he has since lived. His residence is surrounded by beautiful trees and lawn which he cares for himself.
1886
1936
First Train Arrived
According to the best information which we have been able to receive, and the only information which was recorded that we have been able to locate of the first arrival of a train in Farnam, is given by W. M. Stebbins of Gothenburg. This information was taken from a diary, which he kept at that time, and according to Mr. Stebbins the first train arrived at Farnam the evening of July 20, 1886. Mr. Stebbins gives and account of this arrival in his contribution to the Jubilee Edition, which is printed on another page.
1886
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