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Domestic News
July 8, 1803
Berkeley And Jefferson Intelligencer
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Martinsburg, a house owned by Mr. G. Wolfe and occupied by Mr. W. Turner burned down completely on Friday night. Citizens' efforts to extinguish the fire failed due to lack of equipment. The next morning, a subscription drive began for fire engine and tools, managed by W. T. Riddle, Esq., with calls for more contributions.
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MARTINSBURG, July 8.
On Friday night last the house belonging to Mr. G. Wolfe, in which Mr. W. Turner resided, took fire and was entirely consumed, although the citizens were early alarmed and made considerable exertions to extinguish the flames, -but not being in possession of any implements for the suppression of fire, their efforts were ineffectual. On the succeeding morning a subscription paper was set on foot for the procurement of a fire engine, ladders, hooks, &c. and has been liberally subscribed to. This paper is now in the hands of W. T. Riddle, Esq. and as a considerable sum is yet wanting, it is to be hoped, that every good citizen, who has it in his power, will contribute something towards the accomplishment of so desirable a purpose
On Friday night last the house belonging to Mr. G. Wolfe, in which Mr. W. Turner resided, took fire and was entirely consumed, although the citizens were early alarmed and made considerable exertions to extinguish the flames, -but not being in possession of any implements for the suppression of fire, their efforts were ineffectual. On the succeeding morning a subscription paper was set on foot for the procurement of a fire engine, ladders, hooks, &c. and has been liberally subscribed to. This paper is now in the hands of W. T. Riddle, Esq. and as a considerable sum is yet wanting, it is to be hoped, that every good citizen, who has it in his power, will contribute something towards the accomplishment of so desirable a purpose
What sub-type of article is it?
Fire
Charity Or Relief
What keywords are associated?
House Fire
Martinsburg
Subscription
Fire Equipment
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. G. Wolfe
Mr. W. Turner
W. T. Riddle, Esq.
Where did it happen?
Martinsburg
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Martinsburg
Event Date
Friday Night Last
Key Persons
Mr. G. Wolfe
Mr. W. Turner
W. T. Riddle, Esq.
Outcome
house entirely consumed; subscription ongoing for fire equipment
Event Details
House took fire and was consumed despite citizens' efforts without proper implements; subscription started next morning for fire engine, ladders, hooks, etc.