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The Watchman And Southron
Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina
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Col. W. D. Scarborough's residence burned down last Thursday from a chimney spark, with only Mrs. Scarborough and Mrs. Lee Scarborough present. Little furniture saved; house valued $1,600-$2,000 (insured $1,000), furniture loss $500+ (insured $250).
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The residence of Col. W. D. Scarborough was burned on last Thursday. The fire started on the roof from a spark from a chimney and as there was no one at home at the time except Mrs. Scarborough and Mrs. Lee Scarborough the fire soon gained such headway that the whole house was soon in flames. Very little of the household furniture was saved and the loss was almost total. The house was valued at $1,600 to $2,000 and was insured for $1,000. The loss on furniture amounted to $500 or more with $250 insurance.
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The residence of Col. W. D. Scarborough was burned on last Thursday. The fire started on the roof from a spark from a chimney and as there was no one at home at the time except Mrs. Scarborough and Mrs. Lee Scarborough the fire soon gained such headway that the whole house was soon in flames. Very little of the household furniture was saved and the loss was almost total. The house was valued at $1,600 to $2,000 and was insured for $1,000. The loss on furniture amounted to $500 or more with $250 insurance.