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Domestic News
June 3, 1907
The Daily Banner
Cambridge, Dorchester County, Maryland
What is this article about?
In Russellville, Pa., a barn burned down during an auction sale of Clark H. Jackson's property. Auctioneer Clarence M. Ortlip sold the burning barn to James Pennock for $3500, but Pennock refused the deal, requiring resale.
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BUYS A BARN AS IT BURNS
Then Bidder at Auction Repudiates the
Deal As a Loser.
Oxford, Pa., June 3.--Selling a barn
at auction while it was burning to the
ground was the rare feat performed
by Clarence M. Ortlip. The barn, in
flames, was knocked down to James
Pennock, of Russellville.
The sale was an assignee's vendue
of the property of Clark H. Jackson, in
Russellville. The farmers were gath-
ered in front of the house from all sec-
tions of the county, and had bid the
place up to $3500, when some one
noticed smoke. The barn, just behind
the house, was on fire, and it was de-
stroved, with valuable contents.
He who bought the property, decided he had
got a "lemon," and refused to stand by
his bargain, so that the property will
have to be resold.
Then Bidder at Auction Repudiates the
Deal As a Loser.
Oxford, Pa., June 3.--Selling a barn
at auction while it was burning to the
ground was the rare feat performed
by Clarence M. Ortlip. The barn, in
flames, was knocked down to James
Pennock, of Russellville.
The sale was an assignee's vendue
of the property of Clark H. Jackson, in
Russellville. The farmers were gath-
ered in front of the house from all sec-
tions of the county, and had bid the
place up to $3500, when some one
noticed smoke. The barn, just behind
the house, was on fire, and it was de-
stroved, with valuable contents.
He who bought the property, decided he had
got a "lemon," and refused to stand by
his bargain, so that the property will
have to be resold.
What sub-type of article is it?
Fire
Legal Or Court
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Barn Fire
Auction Sale
Property Repudiation
Russellville Auction
What entities or persons were involved?
Clarence M. Ortlip
James Pennock
Clark H. Jackson
Where did it happen?
Russellville, Pa.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Russellville, Pa.
Event Date
June 3
Key Persons
Clarence M. Ortlip
James Pennock
Clark H. Jackson
Outcome
barn destroyed with valuable contents; buyer james pennock refused to complete the purchase, requiring resale of the property.
Event Details
During an assignee's auction of Clark H. Jackson's property in Russellville, the barn caught fire and was sold while burning to James Pennock for $3500 by auctioneer Clarence M. Ortlip. Pennock later repudiated the deal.