1910's

Henry Galbraith Ward sold the farm to his brother Artemas Ward (the grocer and advertiser) for $2043.

U.S. entered World War I

Ella died

The house has not always retained its proud yellow color. During war time, only battleship gray paint was available. The house was painted as part of its ordinary maintenance, and for a time it was forgotten that the house had once been yellow.

World War I

Lawrence Mill Strike

Edward E. Wheelock, superintendent, continued to run the farm and recorded 24 head of livestock.