The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-01-25

Ats quarter to eight o'clock last evening, an
alarm of fire was given, and II was soon ascer-
tanned that the rear Of Porter 4 sligh's dry
| goods store was in hames. Although the fire
had apparently obtained little Roadway, II was
too late to check IT.; by the means in possession
of the proprietors; and before the FIRE apparatus
were enabled to como into action, not only were
the goods of Porter a Sigh in aihopeless con-
dition. but the frame building across the alley,
occupied by the Post Office was in flames.
The fire then spread to the North, East and
South, and the stores occupied by Miller Grin
nell, and Goodrich h Gay, were also leveled TO
the ground also, the frame saloon of Mr.. Kus-
terer, adjoining the Post Office. We have not as
certained certainly how the fire originally caught,
but il was accidental, and its origin will proba-
bly, never be known.
Taylor & Barns block consisted Of four stores,
100 feet deep, and each varying from % to 26
feet in width, the whole block four stories high,
built Of brick in most substantial manner. IL
was one Of the handsomest blocks in the State,
or in the West, and attracted the attention Of
strangers by its majestic and symmetrical APP
pearance.
Porter & Sigh, in whose store Che FIRE broke
out had stock Of Dry Goods valued ut Sl4,-
OO0-insured for $4,000. They did not save
Taylor. Insured for $500.
Miller GrinnelPs stock Of groceries, valued
at $4,000 or $11 900, was about half taken frem
the building, but part of this much injured by
the removal Insured for $1,000. The building
was owned by VIM A. Richmond, and was prob
ably fully insured but we have not ascertained
the amount.
Goodrich & Gay, hardware and stove dealers,
, had stock worth between 81, 900 and SIS, 900,
about two thirds Of which was removed, altho'
} a portion of this was injured. Insured for 50,
, 600. The building was owned by David Miller
insured for only $4,000.
The second, third and fourth stories werc oc-
cupied by various persons, for Offices, &c.
Second story-Over Goodrich 4 Gays store,
was r. p. Sinolair's Insurance Office also occu-
pied by Thomas b. Church, and "A. Z. Mercy
5 nolds. Part of the law books, &C., were saved.
and il is presumed the remainder was covered
: by Insurance. JIG. Tryon, @. Morse and DR..
flanders occupied the same rooms They lost
all. Amount not known, Ashley Miller's law
. ofIice-portion of the goods saved, in dam
aged condition. The loss was about 5000. L.
Pnttersons law Office, also occupied by Il. Griffin
everything lost, including valuable law Ii
brary. Loss about $780, DIR. Ellis lost his Ii
I brary, surgical instruments and medicines worth
about $500. On this floor were also the Offices
; of the County Clerk, Register and Treasurer
| The Clerk and Treasurer lost everything, public
and private papers and books The Register on
ly saved portion Of his abstract--all the pa
pers including the records Of all the deeds and
mortgages were destroyed
0 Third story.-C. III. Taylor and Dr.. Morgan
dentist, lost everything. Typographical Union
l lost everything. Valley City Guards Armory
! lost everything Remaining offices were vacant
we believe.
: Fourth stoyy.-L. Buolrs daurerreotypc sa
loon, loss $100-no insurance. The Gymnasi.
UNI lost every thing-about 500. Workshop
of Porter Sigh, and sleeping rooms of sove-
raj pereons-nothing saved
! j. Kendall a Co., The store adjonn g--movod
all their extensive stock of goods probably
worth at least 100000. 1t was much injured by
. the removal, but is fully insured we bereve.-
They occupied tho four stories. Building be
4 longed to Jacob Barns somewhatinjured. In
surcd.
: Hinsdill, Brothers, booksellers. removed all o
e their stock. 4. III. Lyon, druggist, and the per
sons Occupying the law offices above removed
r great portion of their goods. This was in Ly
. on's Block, adjoining Kendall's. FL. Allison
Z Jeweller, in Mills a Clancys block also remov
y ed n portion of his stock.
The Post Office building, corner OF Exchang
g Place and Lyon street, was burned TO the ground
= it was two stories high, built Of wood, and wa
y about 25 by IS feet. 1t belonged to Taylor 4
) Barns, and was not insured. The Tower stor
was occupied ns n Post Office. We understan,
that most Of Uncle Sans articles were safely re
- moved. q Geo. p. Sections periodical" stoc
was mostly saved. The second story was occu
lr pied by T. Sinclair, Justice of the Peace. II
saved his dockets, and most OF his private pa
y pors. Total loss Of building, &C., about $500
y Tho second story was also used as City Counc
} Room. private family resided 10 n portion @
Il the second story. We have not heard no,
much they lost.
The frame building adioinng,the Post 0fic
Yves also burned to the ground. II was ownct
by John H. Earlo-worth about $500, and wa
insured for $780, II was occupied by C.. Kus
terer as a saloon. Most ofthe contents were re
moved.
@ The fire occurred Immediately opposite thi
p Office, although Canal street is 100 feet wide.
- was feared, at one time, that tho fire woul,
J. cross. tho wind being in that direction. Fortu
nately, no damage was done to the buildings Of
G the West side.
AccIDEsrs.-A. N Norton, sheriff, fill AM
was considerably injured. Policemen Dodg
J. fell over post on Canal street, and was badl,
II hurt. Policemen Il. ii. Cady had laddo
70 break under him, and his ANGLE was badly dis
ii located Wilson Jones had his wrist cut severe
/ ly Others were more or less injured.
Z. We understand, that Il. s. Eggleston, lawyer
a was also seriously injured. s
: Owing to tho lateness of the hour We have n
} time for further comment except to so say, tia
the fire proves tho terrible result of the ncgli