Justin Smith Residence

New Ipswich Historical Society

On the front lawn

The family enjoying being outside

News Clipping 1908

A Finn church will be built near the Freeman Wright farm; the dimensions are 36 by 24 feet; height of roof, 18 feet. The foundation is already laid. The intention is to have a belfry and bell. The seating capacity will be arranged for about 50. Arrow Jalkennen is the boss carpenter. Andrew Ricketty will be the pastor.

Perhaps it was this one on Poor Farm Road?

James Roger diary entries

8th July 1912

Very warm, dry, and dusty. David went and put in H. Royce’s hay and cut some in top field in afternoon. Went to sale of Spoffords’ grass after and brought in some hay from top field. Janet (?) and I went to Greenville for grain and brought cabbage from Ayer from post office. Mr. Lord and James Davis culling his hay. Mother used up with the heat.