What is Carl Toko up to now?
New Ipswich Historical Society
Friday is “What is Carl Toko up to now?” day
Carl Toko has been doing some research about the mills of New Ipswich and found a brief mention in the Concord Monitor about the first cotton mill in the state of New Hampshire (1803). Where was it located? New Ipswich. I believe there is a marker on Turnpike Road near the Warwick Mill in Highbridge.
Orville Antilla Donation
As reported earlier, we have been working on an preservation project since November 2021.
We keep discovering hidden treasures including a trove of photos donated by Ed Wheeler’s grandson. I was excited to find a photo of Wheeler’s sawmill which was located just down the hill from me in Smithville. I’m not sure of the relationship of Ed Wheeler to Charlie Wheeler who I believe owned and operated the mill. Comments are most welcome.
On this day - March 18, 1912
James Roger diary entry
Fair and spring like; snow going; muddy roads; wind S.W. David at Blanchard’s for boards and Greenville for grain. Brought case of eggs from Mr. Tobey. Got letters from Alice; also from Hamish who is very busy and he gives extract of letter from the Treasurer of the Bank to a Western Firm, recommending them as active, honest, and energetic. They secured the business (see over page).
A meeting of the Church Society was held in the vestry today at 2 p.m. Opened with prayer by Deacon James Roger.
Mr. Chas. Wheeler elected as Moderator also
Clerk and Treasurer.
Messrs. Wm. Corbett, Alphonse L. Travis, and
Edward R. Wheeler elected Standing Committee.
Treasurer’s report read and accepted. Received $1063.00; expended $844.00.
Money for support of Gospel ministry and incidental expenses. To be raised as formerly by Freewill offerings.
Organist to be reengaged at same salary.