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March 20, 1872
The Fairfield Herald
Winnsboro, Fairfield County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Behan sues C. C. Dueler to recover the value of a piano stolen from his house during Sherman's army occupation of Grahamville. Dueler claims he received it from a Federal officer and saved it from a burning building. Verdict for plaintiff: $500 plus interest.
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A Stolen Piano.
The Beaufort Republican says:
The case of Behan, against C. C. Dueler, presents some points of interest to many of our readers. There is a great deal of property held by the same dubious title in this vicinity, and it is probable similar suits will be plentiful. Suit was brought in this case by Behan to recover the value of a piano taken from the house of Behan during the occupation of Grahamville by Sherman's army.
Defendant claimed to have received the piano from an officer of the Federal army, and that he saved it from the burning building, in which otherwise it would have been destroyed.
Plaintiff gave verdict for $500 and interest since commencement of suit.
The Beaufort Republican says:
The case of Behan, against C. C. Dueler, presents some points of interest to many of our readers. There is a great deal of property held by the same dubious title in this vicinity, and it is probable similar suits will be plentiful. Suit was brought in this case by Behan to recover the value of a piano taken from the house of Behan during the occupation of Grahamville by Sherman's army.
Defendant claimed to have received the piano from an officer of the Federal army, and that he saved it from the burning building, in which otherwise it would have been destroyed.
Plaintiff gave verdict for $500 and interest since commencement of suit.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Stolen Piano
Sherman Army
Grahamville Occupation
Civil War Lawsuit
Property Dispute
What entities or persons were involved?
Behan
C. C. Dueler
Where did it happen?
Grahamville
Story Details
Key Persons
Behan
C. C. Dueler
Location
Grahamville
Event Date
During The Occupation Of Grahamville By Sherman's Army
Story Details
Behan sues Dueler for the value of a piano taken during Sherman's occupation; Dueler claims he saved it from fire after receiving from Federal officer; verdict for Behan $500 plus interest.