Academy Hall Exhibit
New Ipswich Historical Society
Stereoscopic photo taken in Academy Hall at Appleton Academy. Frederic W. Jones, a teacher at that time gave an exhibit to his students, which appears to be scientific equipment.
Background of Frederic W. Jones
On this day - February 2, 1898
William Jurian Kaula diary - no entry
On this day - February 2, 1909
James Roger diary entry
2nd (Sunday)
Hard Frost. David went on sidewalks in forenoon & Walter Hardy helping him. Mr. Peacock preached from the text. I have learned in whatsoever &c. 8 present C.E. at night 9 present. Very cold all day and roads heavy as snow rollers have not been out yet. Hamish at Miss Taylor’s in afternoon.
David Roger Obituary - July 15, 1949
Thank you Linda Bourgault for posting this in the NIHS Facebook group.
Below I meant 'head selectman' not head selected.
I think F W Jones was also an MD who served the town as health officer. David Roger was really devoted to New Ipswich as his obit shows. He worked on the roads with his 'team' and serve the town in many capacities.
Here's a New Ipswich trivia question. Who served the town as janitor, road worker, tax collector, j of p, overseer of the poor, trustee, sexton, fire warden, selectmen (including being head selected, representative to the general court, issuer of dog, hunting, and fishing licenses, insurance agent, and volunteered in helping to renovate some town buildings, ran a sawmill and sold ice? I knew him personally and had the greatest respect for him. He served the town for 50 yrs.