Fegtly. Utica. July 16, 1870

FEGTLY, RANDALL

Posted By: Fred Rucker (email)
Date: 5/11/2006 at 16:17:53

Fire Near Utica.

We learn from Dr. Randall, of Utica, that the dwelling house of Mrs. Martha Fegtly, one mile and a half from Utica, in this county, caught fire while the family was at church, and was burned to the ground. Most of the contents of the house were saved, but some valuable bed clothing and wardrobe were destroyed.

The house was a new two-story frame, not yet completed, and uninsured. The loss, which is about $1,200, falls heavily upon Mrs. Fegtly, especially as there was an incumbrance on the property.

Subscription papers for relief were calculated and $300 subscribed on the spot, several of the liberal citizens subscribing $50 each. The Dr. informs us that some $500 have been raise in all.

Source: Birmingham Enterprise. July 16, 1870