Newton County GaArchives News.....BIG FIRE IN COVINGTON February 2, 1900
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The Georgia Enterprise February 2, 1900
The Residence of Mr. George D. Butler Entirely Destroyed by Fire Monday Morning.

     The large and stately residence belonging to Mr. Geo. D. Butler, and known 
as the W. P. Anderson place, just above the Academy Springs, was totally 
destroyed by fire Monday morning at 1 o’clock.
     The fire originated in the Southwest corner of the cook room, and could 
easily have been extinguished had water been convenient. Mr. Butler on 
discovering the fire, grabbed a bucket of water and dashed it upon the flames, 
almost extinguishing them, and would have been successful but for the inability 
to get another bucket of water in time. The wind was blowing at a high rate of 
speed, and in a few minutes the house was totally enveloped in flames.
     The cause of the fire is buried in obscurity as there had been no fire in 
the cook room since Sunday at noon.
     The fire was discovered by little George Butler, who had been sick for 
several days, and awoke crying at the top of his voice. This brought Mr. Butler 
to his bedside, and glancing out of the window saw the bright glare of the 
flames as they began to stray to and from because of the heavy gale blowing.
     The house was one of the largest and most commodious residences in 
Covington, and cost about $5,000. It was built in 1852 by W. P. Anderson.
The building was purchased by Mr. Butler last year, and carried insured on it 
to the amount of $1,800.
     Mr. Butler and family are now stopping with their friend and neighbor, Mr. 
J. J. Smith.


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