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July 12, 1861
Bellows Falls Times
Bellows Falls, Windham County, Vermont
What is this article about?
The Abenaqui Engine Company from Bellows Falls had a successful excursion to Rutland, where they excelled in a fire engine competition, throwing water 190 feet with 40 men, outperforming other companies.
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Abenaqui Engine Co. - The excursion of our fire company to Rutland, proved to be one of much success and merit, everything during the day having passed off with great satisfaction. That which created the most interest was the playing in the afternoon, which was as follows: - Washington, No. 2, Rutland, Hunneman tub, six inch cylinder and eighteen inch stroke, with 54 men on the brakes, 210 feet: Abenaqui Co., No. 1, Bellows Falls, Hunneman tub, 5 inch cylinder, 15 inch stroke, with 40 men on brakes, 190 feet. Nickwacket No. 1, Rutland, Cowing & Co., Seneca Falls, Piano Machine, 9 inch cylinder, and 7 inch stroke, with 48 men on brakes, 162 feet. This is excellent playing, and our company having thrown higher than has been done at any of the musters in this region, they are fully entitled, though but a young company, just organized, to a place in the first rank of New England firemen.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Event
Celebration
What keywords are associated?
Fire Company Excursion
Rutland Muster
Engine Competition
Abenaqui Company
Bellows Falls
Where did it happen?
Rutland
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Primary Location
Rutland
Outcome
abenaqui co. achieved 190 feet, outperforming others; recognized as top in new england firemen.
Event Details
Excursion of Abenaqui Engine Co. to Rutland for fire engine competition; results: Washington No. 2 Rutland 210 feet with 54 men; Abenaqui No. 1 Bellows Falls 190 feet with 40 men; Nickwacket No. 1 Rutland 162 feet with 48 men. Company praised for highest throw in region.