Hildreth Square
New Ipswich Historical Society
Smithville Center
Not much has changed after 100+ years.
Newspaper Clipping
Posted 1926 but references a 1907 event
The Methodist church building has been taken down and the lumber removed. An old landmark is gone. On October 13, 1907 Rev. George H. Hardy of Ashburnham assisted by other clergymen conducted an impressive farewell service in the church. During the 64 years of its existence the church was under the care of 30 clergymen, nine of whom each remained less than a year, and three of whom each stayed only a year
James Roger diary entries
26th July 1912 - Paid telephone bill (how exciting)
Cool and fair; wind north. David went to Greenville in afternoon and took box from Alice to May, also from Chauncey Perry’s to freight house. Brought coal & pipe for Mrs. Parker and grain for us and brought a load of lumber from Balch’s in forenoon. I fixed Hall for Dance in afternoon and picked fowls for self and broilers for Newcomb in morning. Got letter from Hamish. Dance closed at midnight. Paid telephone bill.
The homes in Hildreth Sq look different. Ollie Niemi's house on the right looks different as well as the Thompson and Lindroos' homes on the left. However not a lot of change for 100 years.
Sorry, my mistake, I meant a photo of the Methodist Episcopal church! I should have been clearer.