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January 6, 1879
The Daily Dispatch
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Favorable ice harvesting prospects in Massachusetts as of December 31, with Boston Ice Company's ponds in Chelmsford and elsewhere showing 8-10 inches of ice, ready for cutting if cold persists without snow or rain.
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The Ice-Crop in Massachusetts.
[Boston Traveller, December 31.]--The prospects for a good crop of ice in this State are favorable. The Boston Ice Company, which takes the lead, reports about ten inches on its large pond in Chelmsford. The capacity of the pond is between 60,000 and 70,000 tons. The smaller ponds of the same company in Woburn, Wakefield, &c., are in good condition. Fresh Pond and Spy Pond closed Saturday night, and now have some three or four inches. Should the cold weather continue during the week and no snow or rain intervene, the Boston Ice Company will commence cutting on Monday next. Mr. Thomas Hittinger has eight or ten inches on his pond at Farge Village, and the Russells ponds are in the same state of forwardness. The ponds of the lower ice companies are nearly ready for cutting, and nothing interferes in the shape of snow or rain the quantity will be abundant and the quality excellent.
[Boston Traveller, December 31.]--The prospects for a good crop of ice in this State are favorable. The Boston Ice Company, which takes the lead, reports about ten inches on its large pond in Chelmsford. The capacity of the pond is between 60,000 and 70,000 tons. The smaller ponds of the same company in Woburn, Wakefield, &c., are in good condition. Fresh Pond and Spy Pond closed Saturday night, and now have some three or four inches. Should the cold weather continue during the week and no snow or rain intervene, the Boston Ice Company will commence cutting on Monday next. Mr. Thomas Hittinger has eight or ten inches on his pond at Farge Village, and the Russells ponds are in the same state of forwardness. The ponds of the lower ice companies are nearly ready for cutting, and nothing interferes in the shape of snow or rain the quantity will be abundant and the quality excellent.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Ice Crop
Massachusetts Ice
Boston Ice Company
Pond Ice Thickness
Ice Harvesting Prospects
What entities or persons were involved?
Boston Ice Company
Thomas Hittinger
Russells
Where did it happen?
Massachusetts (Chelmsford, Woburn, Wakefield, Fresh Pond, Spy Pond, Farge Village)
Story Details
Key Persons
Boston Ice Company
Thomas Hittinger
Russells
Location
Massachusetts (Chelmsford, Woburn, Wakefield, Fresh Pond, Spy Pond, Farge Village)
Event Date
December 31
Story Details
Favorable prospects for ice crop in Massachusetts with ponds having 8-10 inches of ice; Boston Ice Company to commence cutting if weather holds.