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Domestic News November 18, 1893

The Morning News

Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia

What is this article about?

Fire in Thomasville, Ga., on Nov. 17 destroyed a dwelling owned by A. W. Morehouse, occupied by E. J. Spratling and Miss F. S. Burton. Contents mostly lost, but losses covered by insurance totaling over $2,300. Cause unknown.

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A BLAZE AT THOMASVILLE
A Dwelling Owned by A. W. Morehouse Burned With Its Contents.

Thomasville, Ga., Nov. 17.-This morning, about 5 o'clock, a dwelling owned by A. W. Morehouse, on Dawson street, was totally destroyed by fire. The house was occupied by E. J. Spratling and Miss F. S Burton. The furniture and other household effects of the occupants were nearly all burned up. The building was insured with the Atlanta Home and Continental of New York for $1,500, James F. Evans & Son, agents. Mrs. Spratling had $500 insurance in the Sun Fire and Miss Burton $315 in the Guardian. The loss is covered by the insurance. Cause of the fire is not known.

What sub-type of article is it?

Fire

What keywords are associated?

Thomasville Fire Dwelling Destroyed Insurance Coverage

What entities or persons were involved?

A. W. Morehouse E. J. Spratling Miss F. S Burton James F. Evans & Son

Where did it happen?

Thomasville, Ga.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Thomasville, Ga.

Event Date

Nov. 17

Key Persons

A. W. Morehouse E. J. Spratling Miss F. S Burton James F. Evans & Son

Outcome

the dwelling was totally destroyed with its contents. the building was insured for $1,500. mrs. spratling had $500 insurance and miss burton $315. the loss is covered by the insurance. no casualties mentioned.

Event Details

A dwelling owned by A. W. Morehouse on Dawson street was totally destroyed by fire about 5 o'clock this morning. The house was occupied by E. J. Spratling and Miss F. S Burton. The furniture and other household effects were nearly all burned up. Cause of the fire is not known.

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