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Firefighting Experiments Prompt Public Trial and Lottery Notices
A broad page paragraphs describe Mr Godfrid and Mr Povey debating chemical versus gunpowder methods to extinguish fires with trials proposed at town houses. The notice also lists a London lottery drawing starting June 17 and several estate sales in Ireland and Mayo with bidding details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrid
Sun Fire-Office
Povey
Pevey
France
Spain
Germany
Great Britain
Har Cid
FE. Bex
Cross Keys
Cornhill
Lotcery
Westmeath
Ireland
Athlone
Mullingare
Baeny
Gallen
County of
Mayo
Foxford
Castlebar
Ballinrobe
Viscount Dillon
Conduit Freer
Hanover Square
Mr. Sexton
Gray’s Inn
Mr. Staunton
Usher’s Key
Dublin
Dilion