Taylor County GaArchives News.....L.E. Peterman Home Destroyed During Absence of Family - April 1913 April 29 1913
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The Butler Herald
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, April 29, 1913
Page Five

Home Destroyed During Absence of Family

Thursday morning just after midnight the people of Butler were aroused from 
their slumbers by the firing of guns, which is the usual signal of fire, and 
upon hurried investigation found the home of Mr. L.E. Peterman enveloped in 
flames.

Mr. Peterman, who was nursing the sick, was about the first to reach the fire 
which, however, had gained such headway that he was unable to make but one trip 
in the building and bring out a couple of trunks, which were the only articles 
saved.  Mrs. Peterman and children were at the time visiting relatives in the 
country and how the fire originated no one can tell, though some are of the 
opinion that it was the work of an incendiary.

The building was owned by Mr. I.O. Cox.  It was valued at $750.00 with $500.00 
insurance.  The amount of the contents which was destroyed is placed at about 
$700.00 with $400.00 insurance.  Less than $15.00 worth of personal effects 
were saved.

Mr. and Mrs. Peterman have the sympathy of their friends on account of their 
great misfortune.


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