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FIRE IN CROWLAND

E.H. Clark’s Barn Burned

[People’s Press, 18 June 1907]

The large barn, drive-house and stables of E.H. Clark, (formerly the Jesse Skinner place) at Crowland Centre, were destroyed by fire on Saturday last.

Some of the contents were also burned, including a mower, two pigs and some poultry; also a pair of bob-sleighs and a rig belonging to a neighbor, Job McCauley, which has been stored in the barn.

The origin of the fire is unknown. It is reported there was some insurance.

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