Ovid Bee February 22, 1842
FIRE:
The American House at Farmerville, kept by Mr. John A. Corey, caught fire on
last Thursday morning, and was burnt to the ground. The wind at the time was
blowing a gale from the west, thus baffling all efforts to stay the devouring
element. The building was owned, we believe, by Mr. J. Kennedy, and was covered
by insurance. The furniture was mostly saved.
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| Detail of the American House which was built after the 1842 fire. Interlaken Historical Society photo #2157 |
The
building would be re-built (see above) and continue to be a feature on Main Street for many
years. It is often noted in legal and other ads, as shown in this clipping from an
1844 sale.
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| 1844 Sale Notice, Ovid Papers www.fultonhistory.com |
See
the February 11, 1891 Snippet for the fire which destroyed the American House
shown above.
Dewitt’s Diary Tuesday, February 17, 1942
Temperature 40
and still melting. Dug out sluice by the road so that water would not get into
cellar.
Shot a nice red
fox west of G. Wiggins today.
Plenty of water
running.
Freezing just a
little tonight, and it is good thing because there would be plenty of water
running.
Drove to town
this afternoon and hope it will freeze up.
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