Auction Sale

Appleton Auction

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AUCTION SALE 
Elegant Country Seat and Farm at New Ipswich, N.H.

   On TUESDAY, Sept 11, 1866, at half past ten o'clock, A. M. Will positively be sold, that splendidly located Residence and Farm, situated in the very centre of the beautiful Town of New Ipswich, N. H., considered one of the most desirable residences in the State 

The external appearance of the farm is pleasing: rich weeds shade, the grounds which are watered by sparkling brooks.

     "While fragrance from the dewy flowers, 
               The air with sweetness fill." 

This delightful abode is widely known as the Samuel Appleton, or Bent residence: the latter gentleman having expended a large sum to put it in its now attractive state. It consists of eighty acres in one body, lying in a square, divided by substantial, neat stone walls and gates, thirty acres of which are smooth. rich grass, under the highest cultivation, the remainder is an orchard of choice fruit, pasturage and wood lot of tall, handsome, hard growth, considered one of the best in the State, as being so near a market. 

   The buildings consist of a large, handsome brick mansion, with a beautiful green lawn in front, enclosed by a handsome and costly iron fence, set in stone. Forty maple trees shade the front sidewalk. The rooms in the house are spacious, tasteful and well arranged, with the customary conveniences. A handsome barn, stable, grain and tool room in one, with cellar under the same; carriage house. wood shed, wash room and chamber; ice house, henery &c &c.

   Everything about the estate is in excellent condition throughout, and offers unusual attractions to gentlemen desiring a finely located residence in a pleasant town which has the advantages of good Schools, the Appleton Academy, &c., New Ipswich, for its beauty of location, and drives, pure mountain air, extensive and picturesque scenery, being in the immediate vicinity of the Watatic," Kidder, Adams, and the grand "Monadnock." This estate is adapted in every respect for a gentleman of taste seeking health, luxury, and educational advantages for his family- Or it would make a first class Hotel, the latter would pay handsome, and for beauty could not be surpassed in the New England States. Tourists could here enjoy all sports and games without leaving the grounds. The place is too well known and valuable to here speak of Its grandeur and beauty. Two trains run dally to and from Boston, via. Mason Village. A mail and passenger coach runs the short distance to and from New Ipswich, on arrival of each train. 

   Terms will be made known at time of sale, Also, at the same time and place, the entire stock on the estate, which is good and valuable, consisting of horses, oxen, cows, farming tools of all descriptions, large Buckeye mowing machine, about 30 tons of hay, 20 cords wood sewed and under cover hay caps, carriages, double and single lined Portland sleigh, harnesses. Indian-tanned and hard bufial robes, saddles, growing crops, poultry, &c.

 The estate may be examined anytime by "those who wish to purchase" before the sale. Letters may be addressed to Box 61. New Ipswich, NH.

   Cars leave the Fitchburg Depot Boston at 7:30 AM via Mason Village, reaching New Ipswich in time for sale and returning the same day.  

   For full information apply to Samuel, Hatch, Auctioneer  or R. F. Apthorp and Coy

 New Ipswich, NH. August 16: 1886

Appleton Inn - 1932

I assume this is a reference to the Appleton Inn located at intersection of Main and Turnpike Road, currently empty.

One Hundred Formulas

George Carmichael donated a copy of Stephen A. Thayer’s “One Hundred Formulas” which was published in 1883. It contains recipes from everything from printing ink to pain killers. No opium in this cough medicine, all herbal.

WARNING: Please don’t try any of these “remedies”, many contain ingredients which have been shown to be harmful.

James Roger diary entry

October 31^st 1908 (Saturday)

Cold N.W. wind.  A few flakes of snow about 9 am.  David on roads down town.  Hamish & I put leaves on north side of house in forenoon.  We put in the corn in afternoon and Hamish put leaves on front and south side of house.  I filled the lamps and swept Hall for Finn Halloween dance tonight.  No dance ______.  Hamish at Halloween party at No 1 school house.  Won prize (a scarf pin) for conundrum guessing.