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Domestic News
January 17, 1889
Evening Tribune
Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Miss Mary B. Greeley and her father rescued three men—postmaster Frank E. Sargent, John Greeley, and Will Aldrich—from Lake Mascoma after they broke through thin ice while skating near East Lebanon, N.H.
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MISS GREELEY PULLED 'EM OUT
Saved Three Men from the Cold Water of Lake Mascoma.
East Lebanon, N. H., Jan. 17.—While Frank E. Sargent, the postmaster, was skating on Lake Mascoma yesterday, the ice gave way and he sank under the water. When his head came above the surface he shouted for help and made desperate attempts to gain a foothold upon the ice, which was so thin that it broke continually.
John Greeley heard his cries, and rushing to the shore pushed a plank over to the break in the ice. This Sargent grabbed and by its aid kept afloat. Then Will Aldrich came to the scene, and while aiding Greeley in pulling Sargent ashore, all three broke through.
Then Miss Mary B. Greeley hastened to the shore of the lake, and with the help of her father succeeded in pulling all of the men out of the water.
Saved Three Men from the Cold Water of Lake Mascoma.
East Lebanon, N. H., Jan. 17.—While Frank E. Sargent, the postmaster, was skating on Lake Mascoma yesterday, the ice gave way and he sank under the water. When his head came above the surface he shouted for help and made desperate attempts to gain a foothold upon the ice, which was so thin that it broke continually.
John Greeley heard his cries, and rushing to the shore pushed a plank over to the break in the ice. This Sargent grabbed and by its aid kept afloat. Then Will Aldrich came to the scene, and while aiding Greeley in pulling Sargent ashore, all three broke through.
Then Miss Mary B. Greeley hastened to the shore of the lake, and with the help of her father succeeded in pulling all of the men out of the water.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Ice Accident
Lake Mascoma
Skating Rescue
East Lebanon
Thin Ice
What entities or persons were involved?
Frank E. Sargent
John Greeley
Will Aldrich
Miss Mary B. Greeley
Where did it happen?
Lake Mascoma, East Lebanon, N. H.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Lake Mascoma, East Lebanon, N. H.
Event Date
Yesterday (Jan. 16, Relative To Jan. 17)
Key Persons
Frank E. Sargent
John Greeley
Will Aldrich
Miss Mary B. Greeley
Outcome
all three men rescued safely from the water; no injuries reported.
Event Details
Frank E. Sargent broke through thin ice while skating on Lake Mascoma. John Greeley attempted rescue with a plank, joined by Will Aldrich; all three then broke through. Miss Mary B. Greeley and her father pulled them out.