NEW IPSWICH 1900 THE 150th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - Conclusion

Join in the Mazy Dance

August 26 - 29, 1900 (End of News Article)

   The Temple quartet then sang and were heartily encored. R. H. Stearns of Boston, the able and venerable merchant, related his early experiences in this town. Miss Elizabeth Lincoln Gould's poem, prepared for the occasion, was read by Mrs. Hattie P. McKown with a most melodious voice. John Preston, a representative of a family name long connected with the town's history, spoke very felicitously of home and old associations. 

   The governor's reception in town hall was a brilliant affair and large numbers availed themselves of the opportunity to greet the chief magistrate and his staff, who, later on, joined in the mazy dance. Beautifully dressed ladies and splendidly arrayed men filled the crowded hall and a corps of affable and ready ushers performed escort duties.

  The day's festivities closed in a blaze of glory which enhanced the occasion and made the hearts of all visitors thrill with gladness. The governor and staff, as well as many of the visitors, left early Wednesday morning on the cars.

Editor’s Note - I wanted to learn more about the “Mazy Dance” but didn’t find much

Banquet held on the grounds of Appleton Academy

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 cough concoction containing narcotics but this one also has antimony which is a bit puzzling.

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

James Roger diary entry

October 26^th 1908 (Monday)

Dull misty and rainy.  Wind N.E.  David painting wood sleigh in forenoon and went to Greenville for grain in afternoon.  He is troubled with indigestion and wind.  I shelled the beans in forenoon and Mother and I cleaned brooder house in afternoon.  Mr. Bass of Peterboro in his auto today soliciting vote for Senator.  Got postcard from Hamish written at 830 am as he was about to leave for Boston.  He feels depressed but I hope that all will come right for him.h