When was it published?

January 3, 1873 in St. Johnsbury Caledonian

Domestic News January 3, 1873

St. Johnsbury Caledonian

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Caleb Knights, Mrs. Knights, Mr. Knights

Q: What keywords are associated?

Haverhill Fire, Caleb Knights, Barn Destroyed, Stove Pipe Fire

Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont

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What is this article about?

Fire destroyed Caleb Knights' house, barn, and outbuildings in East Haverhill, N.H., on Wednesday last week, likely starting from woodwork around a stove pipe. Intense cold hindered efforts; loss $3,000, insured $2,200; some furniture and livestock saved.

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Haverhill, N. H. The house, barn and outbuildings belonging to Caleb Knights, at East Haverhill, were destroyed by fire on Wednesday of last week. The fire was discovered about 1 o'clock, p. m. Mrs. Knights was absent at the time, but Mr. Knights was about the premises. On account of the intense cold and difficulty of obtaining help, the whole were in ruins in a short time. Only a few articles of furniture were saved from the house, and the cattle and horses from the barn. The fire is supposed to have taken from the wood work around the stove pipe in a chamber. Loss, $3,000. Insured for $2,200.

What sub-type of article is it?

Fire

What keywords are associated?

Haverhill Fire Caleb Knights Barn Destroyed Stove Pipe Fire

What entities or persons were involved?

Caleb Knights Mrs. Knights Mr. Knights

Where did it happen?

East Haverhill, N. H.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

East Haverhill, N. H.

Event Date

Wednesday Of Last Week

Key Persons

Caleb Knights Mrs. Knights Mr. Knights

Outcome

loss, $3,000. insured for $2,200. only a few articles of furniture were saved from the house, and the cattle and horses from the barn.

Event Details

The house, barn and outbuildings belonging to Caleb Knights, at East Haverhill, were destroyed by fire. The fire was discovered about 1 o'clock, p. m. Mrs. Knights was absent at the time, but Mr. Knights was about the premises. On account of the intense cold and difficulty of obtaining help, the whole were in ruins in a short time. The fire is supposed to have taken from the wood work around the stove pipe in a chamber.