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Old newspapers always have interesting information, whether for genealogists looking for vital records and family ties - or just amusement of times gone by. This is an index of some old news from various New England newspapers.

Section One - FIRES (this page)

Section Two - DEATHS

Section Three - MARRIAGES

Section Four - LETTERS & ARTICLES

Section Five - ADVERTISMENTS

Section Six - LEGAL NOTICES

Section Seven - MILITARY NOTICES

Section Eight - PAUPER NOTICES

Section Nine - PERSONAL NOTICES

Section Ten - PROBATE NOTICES

Section Eleven - REAL ESTATE

FIRES

The Argus 4-17-1792 OSGOOD DWELLING

On Tuesday the 3d inst. the dwelling house of Col. Samuel Osgood, of Epsom, accidentally took fire, and with their provisions, and some of their furniture, &c was consumed.

9-14-1819 SALTER's BARN

A barn in Epsom, the property of a Mr. Salter, was burnt by lightning on Wednesday evening last. The building was large and nearly new, and besides about 40 tons of hay, contained grain and many of the materials prepared for erecting a new house.

8-24-1824 JOSEPH BROWN BARN

Lightning. A barn filled with hay &c. in Epsom, belonging to Mr. Joseph Brown, struck by lightning, was burnt on Monday last. The same day a new barn belonging to Maj. Wm. Weeks of Hopkinton, and partly filled with hay and grain, was burnt.

12-31-1825 JOSIAH SANBORN BARN

At Epsom, about 12 o'clock, on the night preceding Monday the 19th instant, the barn belonging to Josiah Sanborn, Esq. together with its contents, thirty tons of hay, 20 head cattle, including a yoke of large fat oxen, a horse, and various other articles, was consumed by fire. By the timely exertions of the neighbors, the house, which was united to the barn by a shed, was preserved. The residence of Esq. Sanborn is upon the side of McCoy mountain, and the flames of the burning building presented a sublime and awful appearance. From the time of night at which the fire took, it is supposed to have been the work of an incendiary. Loss about $1000; no insurance.

7-4-1831 JOHN CHESLEY RESIDENCE

The dwelling house of Mr. John Chesley at Epsom was burnt on Wednesday night last. There is no doubt the fire was set by an incendiary. Fire had twice before, within a short time, been applied to Mr. Chesley's barn, and had gone out, leaving the brands which were intended to enkindle the flames. The house was so much on fire before it was discovered, that only a small portion of furniture in the front part was saved.

5-18-1833 and 5-20-1833 DANIEL CILLEY BARNS

On Sunday night last, three barns, with a stable and shed belonging to Col. Daniel Cilley, of Epsom, were consumed by fire: supposed to have been set by an incendiary. Loss not particularly stated; probably about $1000. Insurance $350 in the N.H. Mutual Company.

On the night following the 5th instant the barns of Daniel Cilley, Esq. were consumed. His dwelling house was saved with much difficulty. There is no doubt that this was the work of an incendiary. Epsom has for a few years past been peculiarly unfortunate in fires and in the suspicion at least, that it is infested with a very few miscreants, who have occasioned them.

6-22-1835 JAMES SHERBURNE CATTLE

Lightning. James Sherburne, of Epsom, had (about ten days since) six cattle killed in his yard; by a single shock of lightning. He was standing within a few feet of them, but escaped without injury.

3-12-1839 DEARBORN BATCHELDER TAVERN

The tavern house of Mr. Dearborn Batchelder, of Epsom, N.H. was destroyed by fire a few days since. Loss $1500 or more, besides several hundred dollars in money. The property had been insured in the N.H. Mutual Office; but the owner suffered his policy to expire a few weeks since, without renewal.

9-14-1848 JOSEPH LAWRENCE DWELLING

Fire In Epsom. - The large three-story house in Epsom, which, for many years, has stood so boldly in the traveler's eye as he passed on either of the leading roads in Epsom, owned by Mr. Joseph Lawrence, was consumed by fire, last Wednesday morning, soon after sunrise.

10-24-1860 SAMUEL BATCHELDER DWELLING

Fire At Epsom. -The dwelling house, barn and out buildings of Samuel Batchelder of Epsom, were burned on the morning of the 11th ist. The barns belonging to Morrill Hoyt and Darius Philbrick, adjoining, were also consumed.

3-31-1866 JOHN M. GRIFFIN DWELLING

The dwelling house of John M. Griffin, of Epsom, being the old Esquire Merrill house, a large and comodious building, was totally destroyed by fire, Thursday noon. Insured for $1200.

12-23-1868 DANIEL LOCKE DWELLING

FIRE IN EPSOM - The dwelling house and farm buildings of Daniel Locke of Epsom, were consumed by fire on Tuesday night last. The personal property lost included considerable household furniture, nearly half of a large stock of cattle, hay, grain and farming utensils.

11-23-1869 JAMES C. YEATON BARN

FIRE IN EPSOM - A barn owned by James C. Yeaton, at Jenness Corner in Epsom, and occupied by Mr. Kenan of Chelsea, Mass, a contractor on the Suncook Valley Railroad, was burned at 12 o'clock last Friday night together with eight horses, harnesses and carts.

12-14-1872 JEFFERSON A. EDMUNDS HOMESTEAD

The farm buildings, including house, barn, and shed of JeffersonA. Edmunds, of Epsom, were destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon, 3d instant, with most of their contents. A horse and hog were burned to death. The loss is estimate at$3500; insured for $1500.

7-16-1873 JAMES W. MARDEN HOUSE

On Friday afternoon, the house and barn at New Rye, Epsom, owned by Elder Holbrook, and occupied by James W. Marden, was burned, with a quantity of new-cut hay.

5-9-1877 HEALD'S MILLS

The saw and grist mills on the Little Suncook River in "Slab City", Epsom, owned by E. [Ephraim] Heald, Esq., were burned to the ground on Sunday morning. The fire is supposed to have been the work of an inceniary, as it originated in both buildings about the same time. Loss $4000; insurance $2000. No clue has been obtained to the indendiaries.

12-17-1885 SHOE FACTORY

The shoe factory at Epsom recently damaged by fire, is being repaired, and put in order for business again, the insurance having been adjusted and paid to the amount $3,000.

4-11-1896 GOSSVILLE HOTEL BARN

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE
Old Goss Stable with Fifteen Head of Cattle Destroyed
The village of Gossville in the town of Epsom was visited by the fire fiend about 6 o'clock Sunday night and the two large barns, stable and shed connected with the old hotel, owned for many years by William Goss and now owned by Mr. Osgood, were burned to the ground together with 14 cows, a calf and several tons of hay. The house was saved after a hard fight. The loss is estimated at about $1000, insured for $3000. The origin of the fire is a mystery as no light had been used abut the barn for 24 hours.

11-6-1897 C.W. TARLETON HOUSE

A most disastrous fire occurred here on Monday night, when neighbors living in the vicinity of the farm of C.W. Tarleton discovered flames issuing from the barn a little before 10 o'clock. The fire spread rapidly to adjoining sheds, and thence to the large two story dwelling house till all the commodious farm buildings were destroyed. Mr. Tarleton moved to Concord six years ago but his family have spent summer vacations here, while people from cities have at the same time occupied the other tenement. The barn was filled with hay, the most of which belonged to J.H. Tripp. The most of the furniture was saved but the farming tools were lost. No insurance. Mr. Tarelton was informed of his loss Tuesday morning by telephone. The origin of the fire is unknown but supposed to have been set by some tramp who had taken shelter in the barn.

9-1-1916 JOHN C. HALL HOUSE

During the terrible thunder storm which swept over this section Wednesday afternoon of last week, the buildings at the center owned my Miss Amanda Hall, were destroyed. A bolt of lightning entered the barn, which was full of hay, and instantly the structure was ablaze. Luther Hall, who was the only person on the premises, his sister being at Hedding Camp Ground, succeeded in rescuing the livestock. Neighbors and other townspeople hastened to his assistance and dynamiting was resorted to in order to save this fine old colonial house which was a landmark of historic Epsom; but without avail. Some of the furniture was saved but many valuable articles were lost in the flames, including the farm implements and silverware.

10-5-1916 BARMAN WEBBING LACE FACTORY

SOLE INDUSTRY IS WIPED OUT
Fire destroys Barman Webbing Factory at Gossville
LOSS MAY BE $100,000
Firm Had Orders Ahead
Was Manufacturing Looms
Till Recently Only Made in Germany
Baptist Church on Fire, But Saved

Special to The Union.

GOSSVILLE, Oct. 5, (1916) Fire, which broke out at almost 6 o'clock tonight completely destroyed the factory of the Barman Webbing company, the only industry in the town, entailing a loss estimated at from $75,000 to $100,000. The firm had recently begun the manufacture of looms such as are used in the webbing industry, and the total destruction of drawings and other apparatus figures in the total.
The flames were first discovered issuing from the roof, and the town having no fire apparatus the inhabitants formed a bucket brigade and did what they could to stay the flames. Help was summoned from nearby towns and the departments of Pittsfield and Northwood responded, the auto chemical of the Pittsfield department rendering especially valuable service.
Other Buildings Saved
Nearby buildings, including the Baptist church were saved with difficulty, the church actually catching fire, but the blaze was extinguished. The factory had been recently running at full capacity and had an abundance of orders ahead.
It is hoped that the factory will be rebuilt as about 30 hands were employed and the business was of material assistance to the town. (from the Manchester Union Leader, Oct. 6, 1916)

Oct. 5, 1916 - The Manufacturing Company of Barman webbing, makers of Lace and Fancy trimmings, was destroyed by a fire of unknown origin. The business was run by Robert Zinn and Paul Muller, the owner of the property was Charles S. Hall. The damage included $5,000 to the structure, $20,000 in machinery and an additional $11,000 in stock and additional machinery - plus $1500 in tools. The structure was fully insured and the contents partially insured.

	History from Old Newspapers in pdf format

	Epsom articles from old newspapers Old newspapers always have interesting information, whether for genealogists looking for vital records and family ties - or just amusement of times gone by. This is an index of some old news from various New England newspapers. Section One - FIRES (this page) Section Two - DEATHS Section Three - MARRIAGES Section Four - LETTERS & ARTICLES Section Five - ADVERTISMENTS Section Six - LEGAL NOTICES Section Seven - MILITARY NOTICES Section Eight - PAUPER NOTICES Section Nine - PERSONAL NOTICES Section Ten - PROBATE NOTICES Section Eleven - REAL ESTATE *FIRES* The Argus 4-17-1792 OSGOOD DWELLING On Tuesday the 3d inst. the dwelling house of Col. Samuel Osgood, of Epsom, accidentally took fire, and with their provisions, and some of their furniture, &c was consumed. 9-14-1819 SALTER's BARN A barn in Epsom, the property of a Mr. Salter, was burnt by lightning on Wednesday evening last. The building was large and nearly new, and besides about 40 tons of hay, contained grain and many of the materials prepared for erecting a new house. 8-24-1824 JOSEPH BROWN BARN Lightning. A barn filled with hay &c. in Epsom, belonging to Mr. Joseph Brown, struck by lightning, was burnt on Monday last. The same day a new barn belonging to Maj. Wm. Weeks of Hopkinton, and partly filled with hay and grain, was burnt. 12-31-1825 JOSIAH SANBORN BARN At Epsom, about 12 o'clock, on the night preceding Monday the 19th instant, the barn belonging to Josiah Sanborn, Esq. together with its contents, thirty tons of hay, 20 head cattle, including a yoke of large fat oxen, a horse, and various other articles, was consumed by fire. By the timely exertions of the neighbors, the house, which was united to the barn by a shed, was preserved. The residence of Esq. Sanborn is upon the side of McCoy mountain, and the flames of the burning building presented a sublime and awful appearance. From the time of night at which the fire took, it is supposed to have been the work of an incendiary. Loss about $1000; no insurance. 7-4-1831 JOHN CHESLEY RESIDENCE The dwelling house of Mr. John Chesley at Epsom was burnt on Wednesday night last. There is no doubt the fire was set by an incendiary. Fire had twice before, within a short time, been applied to Mr. Chesley's barn, and had gone out, leaving the brands which were intended to enkindle the flames. The house was so much on fire before it was discovered, that only a small portion of furniture in the front part was saved. 5-18-1833 and 5-20-1833 DANIEL CILLEY BARNS On Sunday night last, three barns, with a stable and shed belonging to Col. Daniel Cilley, of Epsom, were consumed by fire: supposed to have been set by an incendiary. Loss not particularly stated; probably about $1000. Insurance $350 in the N.H. Mutual Company. On the night following the 5th instant the barns of Daniel Cilley, Esq. were consumed. His dwelling house was saved with much difficulty. There is no doubt that this was the work of an incendiary. Epsom has for a few years past been peculiarly unfortunate in fires and in the suspicion at least, that it is infested with a very few miscreants, who have occasioned them. 6-22-1835 JAMES SHERBURNE CATTLE Lightning. James Sherburne, of Epsom, had (about ten days since) six cattle killed in his yard; by a single shock of lightning. He was standing within a few feet of them, but escaped without injury. 3-12-1839 DEARBORN BATCHELDER TAVERN The tavern house of Mr. Dearborn Batchelder, of Epsom, N.H. was destroyed by fire a few days since. Loss $1500 or more, besides several hundred dollars in money. The property had been insured in the N.H. Mutual Office; but the owner suffered his policy to expire a few weeks since, without renewal. 9-14-1848 JOSEPH LAWRENCE DWELLING Fire In Epsom. - The large three-story house in Epsom, which, for many years, has stood so boldly in the traveler's eye as he passed on either of the leading roads in Epsom, owned by Mr. Joseph Lawrence, was consumed by fire, last Wednesday morning, soon after sunrise. 10-24-1860 SAMUEL BATCHELDER DWELLING Fire At Epsom. -The dwelling house, barn and out buildings of Samuel Batchelder of Epsom, were burned on the morning of the 11th ist. The barns belonging to Morrill Hoyt and Darius Philbrick, adjoining, were also consumed. 3-31-1866 JOHN M. GRIFFIN DWELLING The dwelling house of John M. Griffin, of Epsom, being the old Esquire Merrill house, a large and comodious building, was totally destroyed by fire, Thursday noon. Insured for $1200. 12-23-1868 DANIEL LOCKE DWELLING FIRE IN EPSOM - The dwelling house and farm buildings of Daniel Locke of Epsom, were consumed by fire on Tuesday night last. The personal property lost included considerable household furniture, nearly half of a large stock of cattle, hay, grain and farming utensils. 11-23-1869 JAMES C. YEATON BARN FIRE IN EPSOM - A barn owned by James C. Yeaton, at Jenness Corner in Epsom, and occupied by Mr. Kenan of Chelsea, Mass, a contractor on the Suncook Valley Railroad, was burned at 12 o'clock last Friday night together with eight horses, harnesses and carts. 12-14-1872 JEFFERSON A. EDMUNDS HOMESTEAD The farm buildings, including house, barn, and shed of JeffersonA. Edmunds, of Epsom, were destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon, 3d instant, with most of their contents. A horse and hog were burned to death. The loss is estimate at$3500; insured for $1500. 7-16-1873 JAMES W. MARDEN HOUSE On Friday afternoon, the house and barn at New Rye, Epsom, owned by Elder Holbrook, and occupied by James W. Marden, was burned, with a quantity of new-cut hay. 5-9-1877 HEALD'S MILLS The saw and grist mills on the Little Suncook River in "Slab City", Epsom, owned by E. [Ephraim] Heald, Esq., were burned to the ground on Sunday morning. The fire is supposed to have been the work of an inceniary, as it originated in both buildings about the same time. Loss $4000; insurance $2000. No clue has been obtained to the indendiaries. 12-17-1885 SHOE FACTORY The shoe factory at Epsom recently damaged by fire, is being repaired, and put in order for business again, the insurance having been adjusted and paid to the amount $3,000. 4-11-1896 GOSSVILLE HOTEL BARN DESTRUCTIVE FIRE Old Goss Stable with Fifteen Head of Cattle Destroyed The village of Gossville in the town of Epsom was visited by the fire fiend about 6 o'clock Sunday night and the two large barns, stable and shed connected with the old hotel, owned for many years by William Goss and now owned by Mr. Osgood, were burned to the ground together with 14 cows, a calf and several tons of hay. The house was saved after a hard fight. The loss is estimated at about $1000, insured for $3000. The origin of the fire is a mystery as no light had been used abut the barn for 24 hours. 11-6-1897 C.W. TARLETON HOUSE A most disastrous fire occurred here on Monday night, when neighbors living in the vicinity of the farm of C.W. Tarleton discovered flames issuing from the barn a little before 10 o'clock. The fire spread rapidly to adjoining sheds, and thence to the large two story dwelling house till all the commodious farm buildings were destroyed. Mr. Tarleton moved to Concord six years ago but his family have spent summer vacations here, while people from cities have at the same time occupied the other tenement. The barn was filled with hay, the most of which belonged to J.H. Tripp. The most of the furniture was saved but the farming tools were lost. No insurance. Mr. Tarelton was informed of his loss Tuesday morning by telephone. The origin of the fire is unknown but supposed to have been set by some tramp who had taken shelter in the barn. 9-1-1916 JOHN C. HALL HOUSE During the terrible thunder storm which swept over this section Wednesday afternoon of last week, the buildings at the center owned my Miss Amanda Hall, were destroyed. A bolt of lightning entered the barn, which was full of hay, and instantly the structure was ablaze. Luther Hall, who was the only person on the premises, his sister being at Hedding Camp Ground, succeeded in rescuing the livestock. Neighbors and other townspeople hastened to his assistance and dynamiting was resorted to in order to save this fine old colonial house which was a landmark of historic Epsom; but without avail. Some of the furniture was saved but many valuable articles were lost in the flames, including the farm implements and silverware. 10-5-1916 BARMAN WEBBING LACE FACTORY SOLE INDUSTRY IS WIPED OUT Fire destroys Barman Webbing Factory at Gossville LOSS MAY BE $100,000 Firm Had Orders Ahead Was Manufacturing Looms Till Recently Only Made in Germany Baptist Church on Fire, But Saved Special to The Union. GOSSVILLE, Oct. 5, (1916) Fire, which broke out at almost 6 o'clock tonight completely destroyed the factory of the Barman Webbing company, the only industry in the town, entailing a loss estimated at from $75,000 to $100,000. The firm had recently begun the manufacture of looms such as are used in the webbing industry, and the total destruction of drawings and other apparatus figures in the total. The flames were first discovered issuing from the roof, and the town having no fire apparatus the inhabitants formed a bucket brigade and did what they could to stay the flames. Help was summoned from nearby towns and the departments of Pittsfield and Northwood responded, the auto chemical of the Pittsfield department rendering especially valuable service. Other Buildings Saved Nearby buildings, including the Baptist church were saved with difficulty, the church actually catching fire, but the blaze was extinguished. The factory had been recently running at full capacity and had an abundance of orders ahead. It is hoped that the factory will be rebuilt as about 30 hands were employed and the business was of material assistance to the town. (from the Manchester Union Leader, Oct. 6, 1916) Oct. 5, 1916 - The Manufacturing Company of Barman webbing, makers of Lace and Fancy trimmings, was destroyed by a fire of unknown origin. The business was run by Robert Zinn and Paul Muller, the owner of the property was Charles S. Hall. The damage included $5,000 to the structure, $20,000 in machinery and an additional $11,000 in stock and additional machinery - plus $1500 in tools. The structure was fully insured and the contents partially insured.