Jack Goen
New Ipswich Historical Society
Jack Goen’s great-grandson
Andrew Jackson Goen - 1901 Obituary (Fitchburg Sentinel)
IN MEMORIAM
"We see but dimly through the mists and vapors: Amid these earthly lamps What seem to us but sad funereal tapers May be heaven's distant lamps
Andrew Jackson Goen, who was accidentally killed, last week, aged 71 years I month 8 days, was a great-grandson of John Goen, who came to this town from Reading, Mass., I during the Revolutionary war and purchased a farm near Smithville, which has since been occupied by the family. Four generations! have lived upon this estate, and Charles Goen, Late son of the deceased, is a representative of the fifth. John Goen purchased the farm of John Brooks and occupied the same until his death at the age of 87
Mr. Goen received his early education in the public schools of this town. Most of his life had been spent here. He was in the Wes at one time working at his trade as a trade carpenter. In 1870 he married Miss Alice Dix. He was a quaint and genial genius of a very social temperament and was noted for his wit and humor.
The survivors of the family are his wife, daughters-Mrs. Emma Morse of Townsend, Mrs. Kate Masten and Mrs. Alice Wheeler of this town, Mrs. Sarah Maxwell of Ayer-and sons, Charles of Peterboro and Ernest of this town, who was with him at the time of his death. His brothers and sisters are all dead."
Rev. William R. Thompson conducted the funeral Jan. 3, at his late residence, and the interment was in the South cemetery.
Goen House
On this day - July 31, 1908
James Roger diary entry
31st (Friday)
Warm day wind west. David at Ashburnham. I helped A. Hardy to open drain from kitchen to Barn, and fixed Hall for Concert & dance tonight.
On this day - July 31, 1897
William Jurian Kaula diary - no entry
Records and Reminiscences of the New Ipswich Children’s Fair from 1862 to 1911 - Songs and Poems (pages 50 - 52)
THE TREES' PARTY
A Little Girl at Miss Lee's.
Have you looked abroad from your window, The trees have a party to-day; They have put on their finest dresses, And, look! what a gorgeous array!
Miss Maple is dressed in scarlet, Miss Oak has a reddish brown, Miss Ash a velvety purple, Unlike any other in town.
Miss Willow has donned her yellow, Miss Sumac shades of yellow, too, Intermixed with shades of crimson Miss Beech has a less brilliant hue.
Miss Spruce keeps her last spring costume, But she has dotted it over with cones; And so has Miss Hemlock, her neighbor Their tastes are for quiet tones.
Now, just look abroad from your window, All the world looks so blithe and gay; Don't you think it's a pleasant party The trees are having to-day?
LOVE OF OUR COUNTRY AND ITS FLAG.
HARRY STOWE.
If we love and honor our country,
The dearest and best in the world, We shall hail with pride our country's flag Wherever we see it unfurled. It will speak to us of the fathers Who first flung its folds to the sky; And "pledged their most sacred honor" For its honor to live and die.
It will speak of the latest heroes Who, for all it represents Freedom, and Law, and Union Proved devotion as true and intense. And our hearts shall throb with emotion, And our bosoms swell with pride, As we gaze on the "Star Spangled Banner" And remember the heroes who died.
WHAT THE ALPHABET BROUGHT TO THE FAIR
By Twenty-four Children.
A brought some Apples, not for children to eat, But to turn into money, sailors' needs to meet.
B brought Baked Beans to help out the feast Which brings in the "quarters" to go West and East. A part for "Home Missions," which should be increased.
C came with Cranberries, rich, ripe, and red, "For the Chinese children who need teachers," she said.
D brought some Doughnuts to help the "Morning Star" On its mission of love 'mid the islands afar.
E knitted some Edging, and also Eggs brought That deaf-and-dumb children in schools might be taught.
F on the fancy-table placed a Fan, The proceeds to spread Christian schools in Japan.
G gave some Ginghams to send to the West, In a "Home Mission" box, she liked that object best.
H brought Hops and Honey, his for "Home Missions," too, "Love begins at home," he said, "in my view."
I brought an Inkstand, he thought it would sell For an Invalid's Home," where they make sick folks well.
J brought glasses of Jelly, like crystals clear, For the Temperance" cause, to her heart most dear.
K brought Korn and Kabbage (though he could not spell) To send the pure Gospel where the Hottentots dwell.
L made a Light-stand for "Little Wanderers' Home," Where the friendless and cheerless find clothes, warmth and room.
M brought Muskmelons and a Mat for the floor, To help feed the hungry, and give help to the poor.
N came with nine Napkins obtained by hard labor, To buy some crutches for a lame little neighbor.
O gave a bushel of Onions for the "Orphans' Home For New Hampshire children who motherless roam.
P brought Plums, Pears and Peaches, and wished he had more For some friendless old people not far from his door.
Q helped piece a Quilt in her hours of play, That Bibles might be sent to lands far away.
R brought Rutabagas (he had raised near a ton) To support Indian schools in far Oregon.
S came with Syrup, as sweet as could be. For the Mountain-Whites of East Tennessee.
T came with Turnips, and would gladly bring more For Chapels for Seamen" when they landed on shore.
U united his gifts with his neighbors so free, For Libraries for Sailors" out from land, on the sea.
V For" Village improvement" some Vinegar brought, Especially for "sidewalks" which the town had forgot.
W brought Watermelons that would rank with the best, For" Sunday School books," for "new towns in the West."
X, Y and Z, various offerings brought, Pumpkins, squashes, potatoes, many things we've forgot.
I love this, what a delight to read. Thank you so much for all your entries about the Children's Fair.