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Valley Times entries 1916 to 1931

From the Valley Times September 1, 1916
During the terrible thunder storm which swept over this section Wednesday afternoon of last week, the buildings at the center owned my Miss Amanda Hall, were destroyed. A bolt of lightning entered the barn, which was full of hay, and instantly the structure was ablaze. Luther Hall, who was the only person on the premises, his sister being at Hedding Camp Ground, succeeded in rescuing the livestock. Neighbors and other townspeople hastened to his assistance and dynamiting was resorted to in order to save this fine old colonial house which was a landmark of historic Epsom; but without avail. Some of the furniture was saved but many valuable articles were lost in the flames, including the farm implements and silverware.
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Tarleton of Concord have opened their summer home in the mountain district.
Mrs. M. Josie Rand of Concord has been visiting relatives in town.

From the Valley Times March 16, 1917
Mr. James W. Marden is reported slightly improved from a severe illness. A trained nurse is in attendance.
D.T. Cilley is convalescent from an attack of bronchitis.
An auction sale was held at the barn of B.M. Towle, Monday afternoon. Mr. Towle disposing of his herd of Holstein cows. H.B. Fairbanks of Manchester was the auctioneer.
Joseph Whidden, holder of the Boston Post cane, quietly observed his 90th birthday March 9th.

From the Valley Times February 13, 1931
Epsom people welcomed the largest sports party on record to invade New Hampshire, Sunday when the B&M R.R. "Snow Sports" train arrived.
Three locomotives were necessary to haul the 15-car train, on which were 654 men, women and children who had entertained in the North Station at Boston, at Winchester, Lowell and Manchester, NH.
The townspeople gave the train a royal welcome at Epsom depot. Pungs and trucks, the latter loaded with straw, were on hand and whisked the snowshoe and skating lovers off to favorable sports locations. Others of the natives had their automobiles on hand and hauled those who had brought their toboggans of into the hills were conditions were favorable for sliding. At other points the townspeople had assembled sleds and double-runners which they placed at the disposal of the visitors.
A further display of New Hampshire hospitality was the serving of hot coffee and doughnuts at the Town Hall, a courtesy provided for the visitors from the Bay State by the Citizens of Epsom and Gossville.
The train was parked all day at the Epsom depot, serving as a heated clubroom for the enthusiastics when they wanted to warm themselves before returning to their out-of-doors play.

From the Valley Times Mar. 28, 1931, Friday
Epsom, Mrs. Helen M. Carter
Mrs. Helen M. (Lawrence) Carter, widow of Andrew O. Carter, 83 years died at her home Monday evening.
Mrs. Carter was born in Epsom on April 11, 1846, the daughter of Joseph and Lucy (Philbrick) Lawrence. After her marriage, she resided in Lynn, Mass., and returned to Epsom 40 years ago, upon her husband purchasing the Lord farm. Mrs. Carter was a member of Ivy Green Rebekah lodge at Short Falls.
She is survived by two brothers, Abbott Lawrence of Springfield, MA, and Joseph Lawrence of Epsom; one sister, Mrs Sophilia S. Bulfinch of Brookline, MA; and three nephews and five nieces.
Funeral services were held at the home on Wednesday afternoon and burial was in Cochituate, Mass.

From the Valley Times Mar. 28, 1931, Friday
Baptist Church Notes
The pastor, Emmet Russell, has presented his resignation, as he had accepted a call to become pastor of the Baptist Church at Ashland, NH. This resignation is to be acted on at the covenant meeting of the church, Wednesday evening at 7:30.



			Valley Times entries 1916 to 1931 From the Valley Times September 1, 1916 During the terrible thunder storm which swept over this section Wednesday afternoon of last week, the buildings at the center owned my Miss Amanda Hall, were destroyed. A bolt of lightning entered the barn, which was full of hay, and instantly the structure was ablaze. Luther Hall, who was the only person on the premises, his sister being at Hedding Camp Ground, succeeded in rescuing the livestock. Neighbors and other townspeople hastened to his assistance and dynamiting was resorted to in order to save this fine old colonial house which was a landmark of historic Epsom; but without avail. Some of the furniture was saved but many valuable articles were lost in the flames, including the farm implements and silverware. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Tarleton of Concord have opened their summer home in the mountain district. Mrs. M. Josie Rand of Concord has been visiting relatives in town. From the Valley Times March 16, 1917 Mr. James W. Marden is reported slightly improved from a severe illness. A trained nurse is in attendance. D.T. Cilley is convalescent from an attack of bronchitis. An auction sale was held at the barn of B.M. Towle, Monday afternoon. Mr. Towle disposing of his herd of Holstein cows. H.B. Fairbanks of Manchester was the auctioneer. Joseph Whidden, holder of the Boston Post cane, quietly observed his 90th birthday March 9th. From the Valley Times February 13, 1931 Epsom people welcomed the largest sports party on record to invade New Hampshire, Sunday when the B&M R.R. "Snow Sports" train arrived. Three locomotives were necessary to haul the 15-car train, on which were 654 men, women and children who had entertained in the North Station at Boston, at Winchester, Lowell and Manchester, NH. The townspeople gave the train a royal welcome at Epsom depot. Pungs and trucks, the latter loaded with straw, were on hand and whisked the snowshoe and skating lovers off to favorable sports locations. Others of the natives had their automobiles on hand and hauled those who had brought their toboggans of into the hills were conditions were favorable for sliding. At other points the townspeople had assembled sleds and double-runners which they placed at the disposal of the visitors. A further display of New Hampshire hospitality was the serving of hot coffee and doughnuts at the Town Hall, a courtesy provided for the visitors from the Bay State by the Citizens of Epsom and Gossville. The train was parked all day at the Epsom depot, serving as a heated clubroom for the enthusiastics when they wanted to warm themselves before returning to their out-of-doors play. From the Valley Times Mar. 28, 1931, Friday Epsom, Mrs. Helen M. Carter Mrs. Helen M. (Lawrence) Carter, widow of Andrew O. Carter, 83 years died at her home Monday evening. Mrs. Carter was born in Epsom on April 11, 1846, the daughter of Joseph and Lucy (Philbrick) Lawrence. After her marriage, she resided in Lynn, Mass., and returned to Epsom 40 years ago, upon her husband purchasing the Lord farm. Mrs. Carter was a member of Ivy Green Rebekah lodge at Short Falls. She is survived by two brothers, Abbott Lawrence of Springfield, MA, and Joseph Lawrence of Epsom; one sister, Mrs Sophilia S. Bulfinch of Brookline, MA; and three nephews and five nieces. Funeral services were held at the home on Wednesday afternoon and burial was in Cochituate, Mass. From the Valley Times Mar. 28, 1931, Friday Baptist Church Notes The pastor, Emmet Russell, has presented his resignation, as he had accepted a call to become pastor of the Baptist Church at Ashland, NH. This resignation is to be acted on at the covenant meeting of the church, Wednesday evening at 7:30.