Author Archives: Janice Brown

The Eccentric Merchant from New Ipswich New Hampshire: Jabez Hills (1788-1871)

Posted on 7 January, 2019 by Janice Brown

Jabez Hills led a seemingly normal life until his later years, when he became known as “Jabez the Hermit,” and was considered by some to be a somewhat odd, miserly recluse. This business-savy man led a productive, generous life and … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Oddities: Siamese Twin Eggs in 1934

Posted on 2 January, 2019 by Janice Brown

It has to be true, as The Boston Globe of 30 November 1934, page 14 reported the unnatural event: “New Hampshire Freak Egg” read the headline, and the story continued as follows. “Lebanon NH. Nov 30 — An interesting freak … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Tidbits: Old Toasts and Traditions of the New Year

Posted on 29 December, 2018 by Janice Brown

Tradition is interwoven with the changing of the year. On New Year’s Day it is common to bid farewell to the old and to welcome in the new with an optimistic perspective. For a brief moment at the striking of … Continue reading →

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Portsmouth New Hampshire Sugar Plum Maker: Stephen Delande

Posted on 24 December, 2018 by Janice Brown

If Clement Clarke Moore (author of the poem, “A Visit From St. Nicholas“) had his way, we would all have “visions of sugar plums dancing” in our heads. Now I pose these questions: what are sugar plums and did anyone … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Missing Places: Carrie F. Wright Hospital of Newport

Posted on 20 December, 2018 by Janice Brown

It is astounding how quickly major landmarks appear and disappear. The Carrie F. Wright Hospital of Newport, New Hampshire was only open for 44 years yet it played a vital role in its community. According to a medical directory of … Continue reading →

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