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Domestic News
January 25, 1910
The Herald And News
Newberry, Newberry County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
A minor fire occurred at John Herbert's house in Gravel Town on Saturday morning around 12:30, causing little damage due to the prompt response of Newberry's fire company.
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A Small Fire.
On Saturday morning about 12:30 o'clock there was a fire in Gravel Town at the house owned and occupied by John Herbert, colored, just below the colored Presbyterian church; which, however, did very little damage, owing to the prompt arrival of the fire company and the quick work of the same, but for which there probably would have been a serious fire.
The midnight hour is a difficult time, but Newberry's firemen are on hand promptly at all times and on all occasions at the call of duty.
On Saturday morning about 12:30 o'clock there was a fire in Gravel Town at the house owned and occupied by John Herbert, colored, just below the colored Presbyterian church; which, however, did very little damage, owing to the prompt arrival of the fire company and the quick work of the same, but for which there probably would have been a serious fire.
The midnight hour is a difficult time, but Newberry's firemen are on hand promptly at all times and on all occasions at the call of duty.
What sub-type of article is it?
Fire
What keywords are associated?
Small Fire
Gravel Town
John Herbert
Fire Company
Newberry Firemen
What entities or persons were involved?
John Herbert
Where did it happen?
Gravel Town
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Gravel Town
Event Date
Saturday Morning About 12:30 O'clock
Key Persons
John Herbert
Outcome
very little damage
Event Details
A fire broke out in the house owned and occupied by John Herbert, colored, just below the colored Presbyterian church; the fire company arrived promptly and contained it quickly, preventing a serious fire.