Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
The Alexandrian: A Commercial, Agricultural And Literary Journal
Alexandria, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A house fire in Hebron near Salem, N.J., on Monday last (reported Nov. 23) killed three young children of Thomas Whipple, who were left alone while their mother visited a neighbor; the house and contents were destroyed.
Clipping
OCR Quality
Full Text
SALEM, N. J. Nov. 23. On Monday last about noon, a small dwelling house, belonging to Mr. Job Cleveland, situated in Hebron, on the turnpike, about five miles from this village, and occupied by Mr. Thomas Whipple, was discovered to be in a blaze. The fire had made such progress before any person reached the house, that none of its contents could be rescued; and, dreadful to relate, three of Mr. Whipple's little children, the eldest about six years old, perished in the flames. Mr. Whipple was at work at a distance from home, and his wife had, for the purpose of visiting a neighbour, more than an hour before, left the children alone in the house. a fire burning on the hearth, and the outer door shut and fastened. It is conjectured that the disaster was occasioned by some hog's lard left hanging over the fire. No person heard the shrieks of the children, they had crept under the bed, and were not only lifeless, but almost consumed, when discovered.
What sub-type of article is it?
What keywords are associated?
What entities or persons were involved?
Where did it happen?
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Hebron, Near Salem, N. J.
Event Date
Monday Last About Noon (Reported Nov. 23)
Key Persons
Outcome
three children perished in the flames; house and contents destroyed
Event Details
A small dwelling house occupied by Mr. Thomas Whipple caught fire around noon. The children were left alone with a fire burning and door fastened. Fire progressed quickly; children hid under bed and were consumed. Cause conjectured as hog's lard over the fire.