...house was at the base of Ploughed hill, quite near the southern end, it is evident that the Shunpikers were inward bound. The question is naturally asked, Was the turnpike a paying proposition? Major Wood in his work says, Of course no turnpike was a gilt-edged security, but the Medford must have been one of the best and a moderate dividend payer. From the record book it is difficult to say...