Bank Village (and Mill)

New Ipswich Historical Society

Bank Village and Water Loom pond. In this photo the mill is visible on right side behind the tree.

On this day - April 16, 1898

William Jurian Kaula diary

16 APR 1898

The hope of averting war is not wholly given up.  Every day of delay is a gain for peace.  The Senate and the house are still busy and have been working in more harmony.  The affairs of the past few days were enough to help spoil a good cause.  A statement published in London says that public toleration of Congress is a thing more disheartening than Congress itself, only tends to make more trouble in Congress. Congress does not represent the opinions of all the people but many are clamoring for action, immediate and vigorous action.  This feeling is kept at boiling pitch by the newspapers.  The Powers will probably not attempt another offer of their "good offices" as they regard their first as more or less of a snub at Washington.

On this day - April 16, 1909

James Roger diary entry

16th April 1909 (Friday)

Fair and warm wind variable.  David at Miss Palmer’s.  I put out horses, cows and heifer and cleaned their places.  Mother and I swept Church vestry, little room, stairs &c. &c.  Professor Lane of Cushing Academy called tonight asking to come and pull his auto out of the mud.  He got stuck about Lonie’s somewhere.  David went with Tom.