 Around 1676, the Morse family of Newbury was harassed by demoniac annoyances, consisting of thunderous noises on the roof of their home, and periodic pelting of the house with sticks and stones, which I have on good authority may break your bones, the movement of various objects by an invisible force, and untying cattle in their barn. For these predations, a supposed wizard, Caleb Powell, was charged, but acquitted.