Edward R. Wheeler Obituary

Police Chief

February 9, 1955

   Edward R. Wheeler, 79, died suddenly at his home yesterday afternoon after a short illness. 

   Mr. Wheeler was retired millwright and had served for many years as chief of police here. He was a deacon emeritus of the Congregational church and was a member of Watatic Grange. He was a native of this community. 

   Others in the family include his wife, Mrs. Ida M. (Robbins) Wheeler; two daughters, Mrs. Hjalmar Johnson and Mrs. Leon Livingston, both of New Ipswich; a great grandchild and a grandchild also of New Ipswich. 

   Funeral services will be held at the Congregational church Thursday at 2 p. m. Burial will be in Smithville cemetery. Friends may call at the Nelson Funeral home in Greenville Tuesday from 7 to 9 p. m., and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m.

Ed Wheeler on right

Thayer Photo Albums

The Thayer family has shared two large photo albums containing portraits of their ancestors. These photos were taken in the late 1800s which is earlier than the majority of our photo collection. Some of the subjects were identified, and hopefully Google facial recognition might identify others.

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Thayer Family Photos - taken before 1900

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. Another eye remedy. This one might have some merit if it was made without the lead.

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

James Roger diary entry

November 15th 1908 (Sunday)

Snow commenced to fall about 9pm on Saturday night about 3 inches fell all together. The day was cool, clear and windy. Mr. Peacock preached from the text “I can do all things etc.”. About 20 present. No S.S. C.E. at 7 pm. Mr. Peacock leader. Topic Temperance. 7 present. I wrote to Alice, May, Roger, Jessie. David wrote to Hamish.