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December 12, 1827
The Massachusetts Spy, And Worcester County Advertiser
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
On the night of the 24th ult., the stable floor of Asa Batcheldor in Royalston collapsed, killing five oxen that were hung in the stanchions. Another section cracked, endangering five more oxen. The incident serves as a caution for securing elevated stable floors.
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ACCIDENT. On the night of the 24th ult the stable floor of Asa Batcheldor, of Royalston, broke down, in consequence of which, five oxen were hung in the stanchions, and found dead in the morning. The floor was elevated four or five feet from the ground. In the other half of the stable, the floor had given way and cracked considerably, so that the lives of five oxen more were endangered. This should serve as a caution to those whose stables are elevated from the ground, to see that their floors are secure.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Stable Collapse
Oxen Death
Animal Accident
Cautionary Tale
What entities or persons were involved?
Asa Batcheldor
Where did it happen?
Royalston
Story Details
Key Persons
Asa Batcheldor
Location
Royalston
Event Date
Night Of The 24th Ult
Story Details
The stable floor collapsed, causing five oxen to hang in stanchions and die; another section cracked, endangering more oxen; serves as caution for secure elevated floors.