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Massachusetts Spy And Worcester Advertiser
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
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Fire destroyed the unoccupied Butman Tavern near the gaol in the north end of the village on the evening of the 24th inst. The blaze, suspected to be arson, spread quickly despite efforts to contain it and protect nearby buildings. A $500 reward is offered for the incendiary's detection.
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About nine o'clock in the evening of the 24th inst. the inhabitants of this town were alarmed by the cry of fire, which proved to be the large dwelling-house formerly known as the "Butman Tavern," near the gaol at the north end of the village. The citizens turned out with the greatest promptitude, but the fire had made such progress, and the building was so combustible, that it was impossible to check it, and their efforts were consequently chiefly directed to the preservation of the adjacent buildings, which, for some time, were in imminent danger. Some of them must, probably have been destroyed, had it not been for the stillness of the evening and the facility with which the engines were supplied with water. The building had not been occupied for three or four years; and as the fire, when first discovered, was in the interior, there is no doubt that it was the work of an incendiary.
It will be seen by our advertising columns, that a reward of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS is offered for his detection.
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Domestic News Details
Event Date
Evening Of The 24th Inst.
Outcome
building destroyed; no other casualties mentioned; reward of five hundred dollars offered for detection of the incendiary.
Event Details
The large dwelling-house formerly known as the "Butman Tavern," near the gaol at the north end of the village, caught fire around nine o'clock in the evening. The fire started in the interior of the unoccupied building and spread rapidly due to its combustibility. Citizens responded promptly but focused on saving adjacent buildings, which were in danger but preserved thanks to calm weather and water supply to engines. The fire is believed to be the work of an incendiary.