A Marine

New Ipswich Historical Society

A Marine

We are always trying to place names with photos. If you know who this is, please leave a comment.

Marine in dress uniform

Obituaries

Obituaries are a valuable source of information for Historical Societies. Hopefully you will not find these too depressing. This one is sad because it describes a horrific accident.

March 3, 1892 - Mrs. Nancy Fuller

Mrs. Nancy Fuller of Davis Village arose, last week Thursday morning, and stood near the soapstone stove in her room, the stove door being open. Her back was towards the stove and the strong draught drew in a portion of her clothing, which caught fire. She screamed and Fred Prindle of Boston, who was in an adjoining room, extinguished the flames with some difficulty, severely burning his right hand. A large portion of her clothing was burnt off, and a number of square feet of blistered surface resulted, causing intense pain. A physician was speedily summoned, and alleviated her sufferings to some degree. She continued to sink under the shock and died, Saturday evening. She was 79 yrs. 6 mos. old. Her father's name was James Jaquith. Her sister died from the effects of an accident about a year ago at St. Louis. At the time of Mrs. Fuller's accident, a letter arrived, announcing the death of her brother-in law. She resided with Charles F. Lougee, who did everything possible to ease her sufferings. Her funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon.

James Roger diary entries

20th October 1912 (Sunday)

Fair and cool, wind northerly. Mr. Lord preached from text “Go ye into all the world and preach”. S.S. after 11 seniors, 5 juniors, collection 32 cents. Evening service at 7 pm, topic: Job’s changing conditions. A good turnout. Mrs. Wheeler and Miss Lord sang. Got telephone from Barkley. Barbara doing well but crisis has not come yet.

21st October 1912 (Monday)

Fine bright day, wind changeable. David took Jessie and Kenneth to depot for first train. I went for load of Walker’s wood and David and I lifted the rutabagas & turnips. He also lifted the beets in garden and carrots. I went to Greenville for grain and harness and cleaned some turnips after. David choring at Spofford’s etc. Got letter from Hamish who may come home for a day or two this week. Jessie telephoned that Barbara was getting on very well and all the others well. Livingston charged $5.00 for repairing harness. Got P.C. at night from May and Barbara getting on fine.

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