Description
"Destroyed by fire" About noon of Wednesday (April 6, 1887) our citizens were startled by the alarm of fire. The location of the fire was the dwelling of "Aunt" Dinah Robinson, and the flames had made such progress before either ride that nothing could be done to save the building, and all efforts were directed to prevent the flames from spreading to adjacent buildings. The colored Baptist Church caught fire several times, but by hard work was saved from very material damage. "Aunt" Dinah lost her dwelling and her household goods were also damaged. Reverend Guthrie is also (obscured) being an occupant of part of (obscured, Aunt) Dinah's house. No insurance.Date(s) of Creation
4/8/1887