The alarm of fire was given on last Tuesday evening about 11 o’clock.  One of J.M. Aikman’s lumber houses on N. Market St., just north of H. Spieldoch’s residence was found to be on fire and the old blacksmith shop and dry house together with a small dwelling and barn were completely destroyed.  The flames spread at a rapid rate of speed and as the buildings were old frame ones, it required all possible aid to save the surrounding property.  Aikman, Gallagher & Co.’s loss will probably reach $1000 while his insurance amounts to $850.  J.C.B. Smith loses an elegant carriage, also his barn and its contents valued at $500, insurance $150.  The men and boys worked faithfully and deserve much praise for their successful efforts to save the adjoining property.

(Extracted from the Egyptian Press and compiled by Harry Boyd, posted at http://www.marionfire.us/ )