Patience
New Ipswich Historical Society
Bank Village 1897
An idyllic photo of Bank Village in simpler times
Ed Wheeler Redux
I was remiss by not including a photo of Ed Wheeler in uniform in yesterday’s newsletter. I’m guessing the following photo might have been taken at a Memorial Day Observance. Ed served as Police Chief in New Ipswich. He is buried in Smithville Cemetery.
On this day - May 18, 1908
James Roger diary entry
18th (Monday)
Fair and warm wind N. to S.E. David on the roads with Royce. I sowed some sweet corn, parsley and radish also row of peas. (Telephone) and picked out some tomato plants. Mr. Huckins got 3 ribs broken and other injuries caused by one of his horses kicking him. Mrs. Nash went away today for the summer to Jamaica Vt. Got 2 Scotsman’s from Roslin and letter from Hamish.
On this day - May 18, 1897
William Jurian Kaula diary - no entry
On this day - May 22, 2022
New Ipswich will be holding its annual Memorial Day Observance. The morning parade will form in Smithville and march to the South Cemetery. Join us.
