W. H. Riley, traveling agent of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy road, and E. M. Farnham, traveling passenger agent of the Erie railroad, are in St. Paul. (The Saint Paul Daily Globe, Thursday Morning, January 26, 1882, Volume V, Number 26, Page 2)
Simmons & Pratt to E M Farnham, lt 5, blk 6, Nimmons & Pratt’s add…500. (The Saint Paul Daily Globe, Sunday Morning, June 16, 1889, Volume XI, Number 167, Page 10)
MINNEAPOLIS BUILDING PERMITS. E M Farnham & Co, 3448 Knox av north, 2-story frame dwelling…1,200. (The Saint Paul Daily Globe, Thursday Morning, December 17, 1891,
Volume XIII, Number 351, Page 6)
PROHIBS IN LINE. They Elect Delegates to the State Convention. Alternates - …, E. M. Farnham, … (The Saint Paul Daily Globe, Saturday Morning, May 14, 1892, Volume XIV, Number 135, Page 3)
There is a change in the Farnham brickyard, E. M. Farnham, so well and favorably known to our citizens, retiring. The firm of Farnham Bros. will be succeeded by the Princeton Brick company, a corporation. The incorporators will be H. M. Farnham, of the old firm, J. A. Sanborn and J. (James) R. Farnham. The last mentioned gentleman will move his family here and will have charge of the town business while H. M. Farnham will look after the yard. Here’s success to the new firm. (The Princeton Union, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, Thursday, February 17, 1898, Volume XXII, Number 9, Page 1)
E. M. Farnham, of Princeton, was in the city last Wednesday on business. Mr. Farnham was born in this city over forty years ago, and expressed regret that he was not here to attend the meeting of Morrison county pioneers held yesterday. He left this city when quite young, but his family had retained their acquaintance with many of the old families of this city, and he called on them while here. Mr. Farnham contemplates going into the business of manufacturing brick at Pelican Rapids, and was out at the West side brick yards to look at a brick making machine, which is for sale. – Little Falls Transcript. (The Princeton Union, Thursday, March 3, 1898, Volume XXII, Number 12, Page 1)
E. M. Farnham is home for a few days from Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail county, where his new brick yard is located. Mr. Farnham says he has an excellent location for the manufacture of brick, and expects to turn out between four and five million during the summer, having over half a million now in dry sheds. He says that the demand for these brick is good and that he will have a ready sale for all he can make. (The Princeton Union, Thursday, May 19, 1898, Volume XXII, Number 23, Page 5)
E. M. Farnham was down from Pelican Rapids last week for a few days visit with his family. He reports that the work of preparation is progressing rapidly at his brick yard. (The Princeton Union, Thursday, May 4, 1899, Volume XXIII, Number 21, Page 5)
Mr. E. M. Farnham left for Pelican Rapids last Thursday where he is engaged in the brick business. His family accompanied him where they will reside until September. We regret very much their absence but wish them health and prosperity and they may be sure of a royal welcome when they return. Mrs. Tousley will occupy their residence while they are gone. (The Princeton Union, Thursday, May 4, 1899, Volume XXIII, Number 21, Page 5)
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Farnham have rented their house to R. L. Bartholomew and will within a few days move to Wilton, where they expect to remain a year. Mr. Farnham says that his business at Wilton is very satisfactory. (The Princeton Union, Thursday, September 5, 1901, Volume XXXII, Number 37, Page 5)
Geo. W. Higgins and J. H. Morton of Minneapolis were in Princeton last week looking over the brick industry here. Mr. Higgins is a brother-in-law of E. M. Farnham who entertained him during his stay here. Mr. Higgins thinks prospects are good for a busy building season in the cities this year. He is identified with the Camden Place brick industry. (The Princeton Union, Thursday, March 6, 1902, Volume XXVI, Number 12, Page 5)
President of the Northwestern Brick Manufacturers’ Association. (Brick and Clay Record, Volume XVI, Number 4, April 1902, Windsor & Kenfield Publishing Company, Chicago, IL, Page 189)
MRS. FARNHAM DEAD. Mrs. E. M. Farnham Passed Away at Her Home Last Tuesday Afternoon. Funeral This Morning at the M. E. Church – Body Taken to Minneapolis for Interment.
Mrs. E. M. Farnham died at her home in Princeton last Tuesday afternoon at a few minutes before five o’clock. Her death was not unexpected, as since her critical illness early last spring when it was not thought that she could recover, her life has been hanging by a very slender chord. Last Saturday she returned with Mr. Farnham from a trip to Pelican Lake, making the journey by comfortable stages in a carriage, but soon after returning home she had a relapse and sinking spells from which she could not rally.
The funeral services were held at the M. E. Church this morning at 9 o’clock, Rev. Gratz officiating, and the church was crowded with friends of the deceased. After the services at the church the body was taken to Minneapolis on the morning train and services will be held at the North M. E. Church in that city this afternoon. The interment will be at Crystal Lake cemetery in North Minneapolis.
Ada L. McAllister was born in Robingston, Maine, Nov. 23d, 1859. When she was fifteen years of age she moved with her family to Minneapolis, and in 1881 was united in marriage to E. M. Farnham. For the past eleven years she resided in Princeton, during which time she drew about her a wide circle of friends. Mrs. Farnham was a very amiable woman and was an active member of the Princeton M. E. church. Though not blessed like many with a strong constitution and robust health she was a very earnest and willing worker and performed her duties many times when it meant a severe tax on her health. For a long time she labored faithfully as a member of the Ladies’ Aid society and she was president of the society when she became ill last spring and was obliged to give up her work in which she took such a great interest.
Mrs. Farnham was the mother of three sons, Milton S., Leroy M. and Guy, all having grown to young manhood. Her life was a beautiful example of true Christian devotion and motherly affection and interest, and the community in which she lived will always remember her for her good deeds and unselfish devotion. (The Princeton Union, Thursday, August 13, 1903, Volume XXVII, Number 35, Page 1)
A large party of Princeton people left the first of the week for Prineville, Oregon, to prove up on their stone and timber claims. On Monday Mike Mahoney, Fred Reems and Wm. Oakes left for the west and on Tuesday the party that started consisted of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Woodcock, E. M. Farnham, Harry H. Farnham, W. P. Chase of Foley Bean Lumber Co. Mrs. Tomes who formerly lived in Princeton will join the party at points in Montana. They are all to appear at the land office on the ninth of this month to make final proof. Ernest Sellhorn and Charles Oakes left for the same place last week and will meet the party at Prineville. Most of the folks will be gone only a short time, but E. M. Farnham will remain on the Pacific coast for some time visiting relatives and friends. He will return home early in the spring via the southern route. (The Princeton Union, Thursday, December 3, 1903, Volume XXVII, Number 51, Page 5)
Farnham-Huff. On last Monday evening at 5 o’clock E. M. Farnham and Miss Lulu Huff of Minneapolis, were married at the home of the bride’s parents, 3905 Sixth street north, the ceremony being performed in the presence of a few relatives and intimate friends, by Rev. W. E. J. Gratz. After the ceremony the bride and groom and wedding party went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Farnham where a wedding lunch and reception was served. Mr. and Mrs. Farnham, accompanied by Rev. Gratz took the N. P. train to Elk River the same evening and came to Princeton by carriage, arriving at midnight. On Tuesday evening they were serenaded by the Princeton band at Mr. Farnham’s home where the bride and groom have commenced housekeeping. They have been receiving the congratulations of their many friends who have anticipated the nuptial event for some time. (The Princeton Union, Thursday, October 13, 1904, Volume XXVIII, Number 44, Page 1)
Roy Farnham came home from Coon Creek last Saturday for a short visit. His father, E. M. Farnham is operating a brick yard at that place this season and Roy has employment in the yard. (The Princeton Union, Thursday, June 29, 1905, Volume XXIX, Number 29, Page 5)
E. M. Farnham was down from his sawmill at Wilton on Monday. Mr. Farnham owns 700 acres of jack-pine land at that place and says that the soil is very productive. It will take about two years to clear off the timber and saw it. (The Princeton Union, Thursday, September 27, 1906, Volume XXX, Number 42, Page 5)
E. M. Farnham says that he has sufficient material in sight to run his sawmill at Wilton continuously for two years. Mr. Farnham expects to return to Wilton today. (The Princeton Union, Thursday, February 21, 1907, Volume XXXI, Number 9, Page 5)
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Farnham returned from Bemidji on Friday. Mr. Farnham has sold his residence to K. B. Tarbox and will probably go west to locate within a short time although he has not yet decided at what point. (The Princeton Union, Thursday, October 6, 1910, Volume XXXIV, Number 41, Page 5)
E. M. Farnham arrived here on Tuesday morning and left yesterday for Minneapolis. He has been in the western part of the country looking for a business location, and also visited A. W. Woodcock at Medicine Hat. He says that Mr. Woodcock is prospering in the country where the blizzards are manufactured. Mr. Farnham intends to eventually locate at some point in the west. (The Princeton Union, Thursday, November 3, 1910, Volume XXXIV, Number 45, Page 4)
Picnic in Minneapolis. The former residents of Princeton who are now living in the Twin Cities had a reunion at Riverside Park, Minneapolis, last Friday. …About 40 persons were present including: …Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Farnham and son, Dwight; Milton Farnham; H. H. Farnham… (The Princeton Union, Thursday, September 2, 1920, Volume 44, Number 37, Page 1)
Elbridge M. Farnham. Died 4 Feb 1929, Hennepin County, MN.