Monday, August 31, 2015

House and shop of John Brown, near Summerfield, Noble County, Ohio, burn

"House Burned
We learn that the house and shop of John Brown, near Summerfield, Noble county, was entirely consumed by fire on Sunday, the 13th of July. The furniture in the house, together with the looms and fixtures in his shop were also consumed. The fire is supposed to have originated from sparks falling on the roof. Loss about $2,000."--From column 2 of the image at this link:  The spirit of democracy., July 30, 1856, Image 2

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