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February 1, 1878
Essex County Herald
Island Pond, Guildhall, Essex County, Vermont
What is this article about?
In Boscawen Plain, N.H., George Knowles discovered a large bee hive inside a church, containing 69 pounds of honey. The Congregational society held a festival to profit from it, offering supper and honey for a fee.
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A Bee-Hive in a Church
The Manchester Mirror says: "The Congregational society at Boscawen Plain, N. H., recently held a festival that was brought about in a most singular way. A few weeks since George Knowles discovered a swarm of bees inside the finish under the eaves of the church. The construction of the building at that point was such that the bees were enabled to form a box hive about four feet long and eight or ten inches square, and which was nearly filled with honeycomb. Sixty-nine pounds of honey were found, and the society decided to make it a source of profit through a festival, which for a moderate admittance fee, gave all who attended a nice supper and plenty of honey."
The Manchester Mirror says: "The Congregational society at Boscawen Plain, N. H., recently held a festival that was brought about in a most singular way. A few weeks since George Knowles discovered a swarm of bees inside the finish under the eaves of the church. The construction of the building at that point was such that the bees were enabled to form a box hive about four feet long and eight or ten inches square, and which was nearly filled with honeycomb. Sixty-nine pounds of honey were found, and the society decided to make it a source of profit through a festival, which for a moderate admittance fee, gave all who attended a nice supper and plenty of honey."
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
Animal Story
What themes does it cover?
Nature
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Bee Hive
Church
Honey
Festival
Boscawen Plain
Congregational Society
What entities or persons were involved?
George Knowles
Where did it happen?
Boscawen Plain, N. H.
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Key Persons
George Knowles
Location
Boscawen Plain, N. H.
Story Details
George Knowles discovered a swarm of bees inside the church at Boscawen Plain, forming a box hive four feet long and eight or ten inches square, nearly filled with honeycomb, yielding sixty-nine pounds of honey. The Congregational society held a festival for a moderate fee, providing supper and plenty of honey to attendees.