Sarah K. Bennett Obituary

Lived in town 40 years

January 27, 1899

New Ipswich

MRS. SARAH K. BENNETT, Widow of the late Mr. James B. Bennett, died on Friday last, aged 87 years and 11 months. The deceased was a native of Hillsboro, N. H., the daughter of Capt. William Howard. Her period of residence in this town was 40 years. She was an honored member of the New Ipswich Congregational church, and most highly esteemed throughout the entire community. Since the decease of her husband, she had made her home with Mrs. C. F. Wilson, one of her daughters. Her unassuming and pleasing address won her a large circle of friends who were devoted to her even in last years. The anniversary of her birthday was a sort of red letter day in her life, as it was devoted to her honor in various ways. Her funeral took place on Monday afternoon, at the residence of Charles F. Wilson.

Arthur Stephen Thayer

The Thayer family has shared two large photo albums containing portraits of members of the Burton and Thayer family. This photo of Arthur was taken before 1900.

One Hundred Formulas

Stephen A. Thayer’s “One Hundred Formulas” was published in 1883. It contains recipes from everything from printing ink to pain killers. Lots of herbs in this one:

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

James Roger diary entry

November 19th 1908 (Thursday)

Dull but fair and mild wind west & south west frost pretty hard in morning. 17 above down town. David teaming for Village Improvement Society opposite post office. Got letter from Alice and p.c. from Hamish, both well. Milkman brought coops from express office. I filled boiler, put cows out for a run in the snow. Set rat traps and closed rat hold above front door.