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.