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Domestic News
March 7, 1827
The Massachusetts Spy, And Worcester County Advertiser
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
Near Easton, Pennsylvania, David Hower killed a six-foot panther that had devoured his dog, after tracking it with neighbors a few weeks before February 28.
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EASTON, (PENN.) FEB. 28.
A Panther, measuring six feet in length, from the tip of the nose to the end of the tail, was killed about seventeen miles from this place, a few weeks since, by Mr. David Hower. About the hour of 10, the night previous, he was aroused from his slumbers by the cries of his dog; and rising, he went to the front door of his house to ascertain the cause. He judged rightly that the faithful animal had fallen a prey to some wild beast, and again retired to rest.
The next morning, having assembled some of his neighbors, they joined in pursuit. Not more than three hundred yards from the house, having crossed a gully, and accidentally looking back, he espied a panther crouched upon the half devoured carcass of his dog!—He fired, and killed it. It is conjectured that the great quantity of snow upon the mountains, had forced him to the plains in quest of food.
A Panther, measuring six feet in length, from the tip of the nose to the end of the tail, was killed about seventeen miles from this place, a few weeks since, by Mr. David Hower. About the hour of 10, the night previous, he was aroused from his slumbers by the cries of his dog; and rising, he went to the front door of his house to ascertain the cause. He judged rightly that the faithful animal had fallen a prey to some wild beast, and again retired to rest.
The next morning, having assembled some of his neighbors, they joined in pursuit. Not more than three hundred yards from the house, having crossed a gully, and accidentally looking back, he espied a panther crouched upon the half devoured carcass of his dog!—He fired, and killed it. It is conjectured that the great quantity of snow upon the mountains, had forced him to the plains in quest of food.
What sub-type of article is it?
Wildlife Incident
Hunting
What keywords are associated?
Panther
Killed
David Hower
Dog
Easton
Pennsylvania
What entities or persons were involved?
David Hower
Where did it happen?
Easton, (Penn.)
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Easton, (Penn.)
Event Date
A Few Weeks Since
Key Persons
David Hower
Outcome
dog devoured by panther; panther killed by gunshot.
Event Details
David Hower was aroused by his dog's cries at night, suspecting a wild beast. Next morning, with neighbors, he pursued and found the panther on the dog's carcass 300 yards from his house, then shot it. The panther measured six feet.