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June 22, 1833
New Hampshire Statesman And State Journal
Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In Boston's Kilby Street on a Thursday, Rev. Mr. Avery faced harassment from a large crowd while transacting business. A Methodist church member offered protection, escorting him to safety amid threats. Sheriff Parkman dispersed the mob and ensured Avery's secure return home.
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The Rev. Mr Avery having occasion to transact some business in Kilby street, Thursday, was followed by a crowd of men, who collected round the store that he had entered, using harsh and menacing language. A gentleman, (a member of the Methodist Church) whose store is in the same street, hearing the act, went to the place where Mr Avery was, offered him his protection, and conducted him to his own store. Whilst passing through the street, they were assailed with opprobrious epithets, and after entering the store the crowd became so numerous (four or five hundred) that fears were entertained of personal violence. Fortunately, Sheriff Parkman happened to be in the vicinity, and exercising the prerogative of his office, dispersed the mob, and remained with Mr Avery until a carriage was procured, and he was sent to his residence in safety.-Boston Evening Transcript.
The Rev. Mr Avery having occasion to transact some business in Kilby street, Thursday, was followed by a crowd of men, who collected round the store that he had entered, using harsh and menacing language. A gentleman, (a member of the Methodist Church) whose store is in the same street, hearing the act, went to the place where Mr Avery was, offered him his protection, and conducted him to his own store. Whilst passing through the street, they were assailed with opprobrious epithets, and after entering the store the crowd became so numerous (four or five hundred) that fears were entertained of personal violence. Fortunately, Sheriff Parkman happened to be in the vicinity, and exercising the prerogative of his office, dispersed the mob, and remained with Mr Avery until a carriage was procured, and he was sent to his residence in safety.-Boston Evening Transcript.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Mob Harassment
Sheriff Intervention
Religious Protection
Street Confrontation
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Mr Avery
Sheriff Parkman
Where did it happen?
Kilby Street, Boston
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. Mr Avery
Sheriff Parkman
Location
Kilby Street, Boston
Event Date
Thursday
Story Details
Rev. Mr. Avery is followed and threatened by a crowd of men while conducting business in Kilby street; a Methodist gentleman protects and escorts him to his store amid further abuse; the crowd grows to 400-500, raising fears of violence; Sheriff Parkman disperses the mob and ensures Avery's safe return home.