Butts County GaArchives News.....Destructive Fire – Jack Smith January 1881
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Middle Ga Argus – Week of January 27,1881
On Monday evening last the fine dwelling formerly occupied by Mr. Jack Smith 
two miles from our town was entirely destroyed by fire.  The dwelling was 
occupied by Mr. Morgan Maddox at the time of the fire and fortunately the fire 
was discovered in time to save the most valuable part of his fortune etc.

The fire originated in the stove room by overheat of the pipe an had so far 
progressed when discovered as to baffle all attempts to quench the flames.  The 
value of the building was about one thousand dollars, was en entire loss, as 
there was no insurance.  As the property had recently been purchased by the 
editor of this paper, as guardian of the McGehee children, he will be the 
sufferer.  Such is life, and we cheerfully submit to our share of misfortune.




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