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Domestic News
June 8, 1819
Elizabeth Town Gazette
Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey
What is this article about?
A fire destroyed the woollen factory in Springfield owned by Matthias Denman and occupied by M'Donald & Phipps for woollen business and John Clark for papermaking on Wednesday night last. Loss estimated at $12,000-$15,000 with $8,000 insured.
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FIRE!
On Wednesday night last the extensive Woollen Factory in Springfield, the property of Mr. Matthias Denman, occupied by Messrs. M'Donald & Phipps for the woollen business, and by Mr. John Clark for the paper making business, was entirely consumed by fire, which is supposed to have originated in the fulling mill. Very little of the stock was saved from the devouring element. The loss is estimated at from 12 to 15,000 dollars. We learn that insurance was had on the above property for $8,000.
On Wednesday night last the extensive Woollen Factory in Springfield, the property of Mr. Matthias Denman, occupied by Messrs. M'Donald & Phipps for the woollen business, and by Mr. John Clark for the paper making business, was entirely consumed by fire, which is supposed to have originated in the fulling mill. Very little of the stock was saved from the devouring element. The loss is estimated at from 12 to 15,000 dollars. We learn that insurance was had on the above property for $8,000.
What sub-type of article is it?
Fire
What keywords are associated?
Springfield Fire
Woollen Factory
Paper Making
Denman
Mcdonald Phipps
Clark
Insurance Loss
What entities or persons were involved?
Matthias Denman
M'donald & Phipps
John Clark
Where did it happen?
Springfield
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Springfield
Event Date
Wednesday Night Last
Key Persons
Matthias Denman
M'donald & Phipps
John Clark
Outcome
entire factory consumed; very little stock saved; loss estimated at 12 to 15,000 dollars; insurance for $8,000
Event Details
The extensive Woollen Factory in Springfield was entirely consumed by fire, supposed to have originated in the fulling mill.