Sept. 21 — 1901 — Chautauqua County’s first automobile accident fatality occurred when Robert M. Johnson of Westfield lost his life. — 1907— The Minerva Free Library opened in Sherman, providing a vital resource to the community. — 1909 — A corporation was formed in ...

Sept. 20: — 1831 — A meeting in Jamestown advocated for a Southern Tier railroad, a dream that was realized on August 25, 1860. — 1898 — Groundbreaking for the Lake View Rose Gardens in West Ellicott took place, which became the largest greenhouse in the state.

Sept. 19: — 1858 — A controversial speech on women’s rights and the abolition of family and marriage drew a crowd of 5,000 in Kiantone. — -1865 — George Pullman, born in Brocton, was awarded a patent for his revolutionary folding upper berth, transforming rail travel. — ...

Sept. 18: — 1925 — The Busti Board established a lighting district, bringing electric service to the hamlet of Busti. — 2006 — The Dalai Lama of Tibet began a three-day visit to Buffalo, his nearest approach to Chautauqua County.

September 17: — 1922 — The Zion Mission Church old people’s home was dedicated in Frewsburg, later known as the Frewsburg Rest Home. — 1932 — The first reunion of Busti District 11 schoolgirls from the classes of 1899-1909 was held, later expanding to include all Busti Rural ...

Sept. 16 — 1813 — The first road survey through the hamlet of Busti, running north to south, marked an important step in regional development. — 1909 — Tree surgeons operated on the famous willow tree at Jamestown High School, a tree featured in the school’s Alma Mater. ...