Charles H. Hardy Obituary
Long time Smithville resident
"Though trouble springs not from the dust/Nor sorrow from the ground” says the old paraphrase, “yet it comes.”
August 2, 1928
NEW IPSWICH, Aug. 2-Charles H. Hardy, 56, a life-long resident of New Ipswich, died at his home, Smith Village, this morning. He was well known in Masonic circles in this part of the country, a past master of Bethel lodge A. F. & A. M., and a member of John Everett chapter O. E. S.
Mr. Hardy was born Oct. 28, 1871, son of George H. and Martha (May) Hardy. He was a wood turner. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Alice (Blanchard) Hardy, a son, Clifford H. Hardy of Medford; a daughter, Mrs. Lester Batchelder of Wilton, N. H.; and two grandsons.
The funeral will be at the Congregational church Saturday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock. There will be a Masonic service. Burial will be in South cemetery.
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Charles Hardy
James Roger diary entry
26th April 1913
Fair and warm, wind variable, principally southing. "Though trouble springs not from the dust/Nor sorrow from the ground” says the old paraphrase, “yet it comes.” Alice got a telegram this morning saying Mr. Cochrane was dying and come if possible, so David drove her to the noon train. Mother had fairly good night and felt pretty well in the morning, but the news upset her considerably, and she suffered much pain all afternoon. I telephoned for Dr. Jones, who came and gave her a hypodermic injection, which I hope will give a good night’s rest. Meeting of sidewalk committee in Union Hall tonight to deliberate on offer of Union Hall and Sidewalk Committee by some townspeople. No decision arrived at.
Tomorrow
4/27/24 – Old Homestead Farm: Our Story Past, Present, & Future
Presented by Ben and Chelsea Hatcher, Owners
April 27, 2024
1:30 PM
New Ipswich Library
Both of the Hatchers were raised on New England farms: Ben on a dairy farm in Central Massachusetts and Chelsea in New Ipswich on Old Tavern Farm.
Though small-scale farming in our region has declined in recent decades, Ben and Chelsea decided that farm life is exactly what they wanted for themselves and their young daughters. In 2019, after they purchased the three parcels that would become Old Homestead Farm, Ben began constructing the farm from the ground up.
Through hard work, ingenuity, faith, and the help of family and friends, Old Homestead Farm has thrived, and Chelsea and Ben are transforming their dream into reality. During their 60-minute presentation, they will describe their journey—from the decision to buy the land in New Ipswich, the challenges they faced, the successes they achieved, and their vision of the future as a small family farm.
A short Q & A will follow. Light refreshments will be served.
Charles's daughter Marion married Lester Batchelder who I remember lived on Goen Road. Marion died in 1955. Her and Lester's son David was a longtime resident of Smithville, also on Goen Road. David was a lifetime member of the Masons in New Ipswich
Do we know where in Smithville Mr Hardy lived?