When was it published?

April 24, 1872 in Juniata Sentinel

Domestic News April 24, 1872

Juniata Sentinel

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Ironsville Fire, Building Destruction, Engine Sparks, Insurance Coverage

Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pennsylvania

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What is this article about?

Severe fire in Ironsville on Saturday last destroyed three dwellings and two stables owned by Albert Rouch and J.B. Williams of Tyrone, caused by sparks from an engine. Insurance of $1,700 nearly covers building losses; tenants lost household goods.

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A severe fire occurred in Ironsville on Saturday last, at 5 o'clock, p.m., whereby three dwellings, two of fair value, and two stables were destroyed. The buildings belonged to Messrs. Albert Rouch and J. B. Williams, of Tyrone. The insurance upon the tenements amounting to $1,700 - $1,200 on Rouch's and $500 on Williams', nearly covers the actual loss on buildings. The tenants lose something in household goods. Sparks from an engine set fire to Rouch's building, and the flames soon communicated to the other buildings. Tyrone Herald.

What sub-type of article is it?

Fire

What keywords are associated?

Ironsville Fire Building Destruction Engine Sparks Insurance Coverage

What entities or persons were involved?

Albert Rouch J. B. Williams

Where did it happen?

Ironsville

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Ironsville

Event Date

Saturday Last, At 5 O'clock, P.M.

Key Persons

Albert Rouch J. B. Williams

Outcome

three dwellings, two of fair value, and two stables destroyed. insurance of $1,700 ($1,200 on rouch's and $500 on williams') nearly covers building loss. tenants lose household goods.

Event Details

A severe fire occurred in Ironsville on Saturday last, at 5 o'clock, p.m., whereby three dwellings, two of fair value, and two stables were destroyed. The buildings belonged to Messrs. Albert Rouch and J. B. Williams, of Tyrone. Sparks from an engine set fire to Rouch's building, and the flames soon communicated to the other buildings.