Jackson Community News December 14, 1876

Title: Jackson Community News December 14, 1876
Date: 1876-12-14
Description: A newspaper article of Jackson (now Springwood) community news, which reads,

"Jackson Items.

ALMOST A FIRE.- Mr. Wm. Penn's house came near being consumed by fire on Saturday night, the leaves on the roof catching from a spark from the chimney. Fortunately it was discovered in time to extinguish it without any damage to the house further than a hole in the roof.

A NARROW ESACAPE. - Ollie, little daughter of Mr. C. B. Finch, was playing near a fire out of doors when her clothes caught from it, and before her cries brought assistance she was almost enveloped in flames. Happily her father was within hearing, and by the most strenuous exertions upon his part, he succeeded in extinguishing the flames before she was so badly burned as to endanger her life, though he burnt his hands badly in the effort.

EDUCATIONAL. - The Teachers' Institute met with us last week, and not-withstanding the extreme cold, I think it was a very pleasant and profitable meeting, especially to those members who are not married. We hope it will meet with us again.

Dec. 4th, 1876. J."
Creator: J.
Format: image/jpeg
Subject: Jackson
Type: Text
Publisher: The Fincastle Herald
Coverage: Jackson (now Springwood), Botetourt County
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