Shelby, ON Fire, May 1888
Posted November 20th, 2011 by Linda Horton
TWO CHURCHES BURNED.
SHELBY, Ontario, May 24--A serious fire, resulting from the shooting off of firecrackers, occurred here to-day. It originated in a barn adjoining James Gonu's hotel and both buildings were soon in flames. The residence of Mrs.Van Dusen and Anderson next caught fire, followed by the entire destruction of two churches, the English church and the Methodist, these last having cost over $10,000. Mr. McKim's house, carriage shop, and blacksmith shop went next. Total loss, $18,000; insurance, $4,500.
The New York Times, New York, NY 25 May 1888
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Transcribed by Linda Horton. Thank you, Linda!
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