When was it published?

March 6, 1865 in Canton Weekly Register

Domestic News March 6, 1865

Canton Weekly Register

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House Fire, Joshua, Margaret Harrison, Insurance, 7th Cavalry

Canton, Fulton County, Illinois

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What is this article about?

On Monday afternoon, the 20th inst., Mrs. Margaret Harrison's house in Joshua was destroyed by fire, likely from sparks or the chimney. Only an old lady and two small children were home; strong winds hindered efforts to extinguish it. Most contents lost, including $150 from a 7th cavalry member; total loss over $2,000, insured for $1,500.

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On Monday afternoon, the 20th inst., the house of Mrs. Margaret Harrison, in Joshua, was destroyed by fire, supposed to have caught from sparks, or from the chimney. The family were all from home except an old lady and two small children; and before assistance could reach the place the fire was under such headway, the wind blowing strong at the time, that it was impossible to subdue it. Everything was destroyed except a few articles on the lower floor. $150 in money, belonging to a member of the 7th cavalry, were also burned. Loss over $2,000, in house, furniture, and clothing. The house was insured in the America for $1,500.—[Ledger, 28th ult.

What sub-type of article is it?

Fire

What keywords are associated?

House Fire Joshua Margaret Harrison Insurance 7th Cavalry

What entities or persons were involved?

Mrs. Margaret Harrison

Where did it happen?

Joshua

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Joshua

Event Date

Monday Afternoon, The 20th Inst.

Key Persons

Mrs. Margaret Harrison

Outcome

everything was destroyed except a few articles on the lower floor. $150 in money, belonging to a member of the 7th cavalry, were also burned. loss over $2,000, in house, furniture, and clothing. the house was insured in the america for $1,500.

Event Details

the house of Mrs. Margaret Harrison, in Joshua, was destroyed by fire, supposed to have caught from sparks, or from the chimney. The family were all from home except an old lady and two small children; and before assistance could reach the place the fire was under such headway, the wind blowing strong at the time, that it was impossible to subdue it.