It was in these trees that a strong scantling had been placed, to which the prisoners were hung.
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The idea was immediately seconded, and about one-half of the crowd went up to the County jail, broke down its doors, took the murderer who was awaiting his trial, put a rope about his neck and quickly returned with him to the fatal scantling.
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Orange Jacobs
The Boston Block was saved through strenuous efforts of its tenants; long scantling were carried by them into the hall on the second story.
"Memoirs of Orange Jacobs"
Orange Jacobs