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April 24, 1821
Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
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In Lynn, Mass., on April 9, Mrs. Noah Hill heroically rescues 10-year-old S. Glover from drowning in a millpond by jumping over the dam and pulling her to safety, after others hesitated.
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Lynn, (Mass.) April 9.
FEMALE INTREPIDITY.
As some children were amusing themselves near the mills of Mr. Hezekiah Chase, in Lynn, one of them, a girl of ten years of age, fell into the millpond. It was eight feet from the dam to the bottom, and water about 5 feet deep. The alarm was first given to a man at the mills, who ran and extended a ten foot pole for her relief, but the tide had carried her beyond its reach. The cries of the children were soon heard at the house of Mr. Noah Hill—when Mrs. Hill with her niece, hastened to the spot. Mrs. H. entreated her brother to leap over and try to save the child's life; but he declined, not knowing how to swim. They beheld the distressing scene, till the little girl began to sink the third time, when Mrs. Hill leaped over the dam, pressed forward till she caught the child's clothing, and by the assistance of her brother and niece, raised her up, carried her to the house, and brought her to. Thus by the uncommon fortitude and presence of mind of this lady, (who is a sister of the Rev. Johnson Chase, of New York, and of Mr. Hezekiah Chase, merchant of Boston) was this child snatched from the jaws of death, and restored to her friends. The name of the girl is S. Glover, formerly of Salem.
FEMALE INTREPIDITY.
As some children were amusing themselves near the mills of Mr. Hezekiah Chase, in Lynn, one of them, a girl of ten years of age, fell into the millpond. It was eight feet from the dam to the bottom, and water about 5 feet deep. The alarm was first given to a man at the mills, who ran and extended a ten foot pole for her relief, but the tide had carried her beyond its reach. The cries of the children were soon heard at the house of Mr. Noah Hill—when Mrs. Hill with her niece, hastened to the spot. Mrs. H. entreated her brother to leap over and try to save the child's life; but he declined, not knowing how to swim. They beheld the distressing scene, till the little girl began to sink the third time, when Mrs. Hill leaped over the dam, pressed forward till she caught the child's clothing, and by the assistance of her brother and niece, raised her up, carried her to the house, and brought her to. Thus by the uncommon fortitude and presence of mind of this lady, (who is a sister of the Rev. Johnson Chase, of New York, and of Mr. Hezekiah Chase, merchant of Boston) was this child snatched from the jaws of death, and restored to her friends. The name of the girl is S. Glover, formerly of Salem.
What sub-type of article is it?
Heroic Act
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Heroic Rescue
Drowning Child
Female Bravery
Millpond Accident
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Noah Hill
S. Glover
Mr. Hezekiah Chase
Rev. Johnson Chase
Where did it happen?
Lynn, Mass., Near The Mills Of Mr. Hezekiah Chase
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Noah Hill
S. Glover
Mr. Hezekiah Chase
Rev. Johnson Chase
Location
Lynn, Mass., Near The Mills Of Mr. Hezekiah Chase
Event Date
April 9
Story Details
A 10-year-old girl, S. Glover, falls into the deep millpond in Lynn; after a failed pole rescue, Mrs. Noah Hill jumps over the dam, grabs the sinking child, and with help from her brother and niece, revives her at the house.