Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-10
Fire at Brandon.

Inns luoIiiAAb UtlC CitAAeus were startled
by what is seldom heard among us, and
what is so terrifying to all, the cry OF
fire. About a quarter past ten smoke
was seen issuing from the main roof of
the Brandon House, and ere long the
whole upper part of the house was one
dense cloud of smoke and fire. Every
effort was put forth to save the house,
which, at that time, looked as though it
must certainly go. The Rutland steamer
was telegraphed for, but owing to an OBJ
struction on the railroad bridge at Suth-
erlsnd Falls, no help from that source
could be had. The small engine here was
worked as we'll as possible, and after
about two hours steady work, together
with pals, ladders, hooks, ETC., the fire was
subdued, and by one o'clock was entirely
out. The main part of the house, togeth-
er with considerable furniture, bedding,
etc., was badly injured by water and heat,
and $4,000 will not cover the damage sus-
tanned. The house is insured for $18, 500,
The fire originated in small room lead
ing from the hall, which was used as a
store room. Through this room passed
the chimney, which probably being hot
ignited some of the dry trash in the
room. Had there been any wind at the
time the fire would have spread rapidly,
and doubtless the main part of our village
would have been in ashes. Hamilton &
Goss, dealers in gents furnishing goods,
suffer slightly from goods being injured
in moving. Iw.c.
We have received the following ad-
ditional particulars
Quite severe loss occurred by fire to
the Brandon House this Tuesday morn.
ing. The fire was first discovered about
1890 o'clock in the morning by some peo-
pic passing by, and when first discovered
had gained considerable Roadway. The
alarm was at once given and promptly re-
sponded to by the citizens of Brandon.
The men employed in the scale shops
were almost Immediately on hand with
the engine, and proved, as they have 80
often before, ready, and rendered great
aid in suppressing the FIRE. Strange TO
say, it was found that we had not enough
hose to reach the fire from the river,
although go near. The engine was, bow
ever, brought nearer the fire and line
formed to the river, to pass the water to
the engine. The fire was, after about en-
hours duration, extinguished, although
at one time it seemed as though it would
be impossible to save the building. The
men worked with will, and it was
almost a miracle that it was suppressed.
The furniture was also almost entirely re-
moved frem the Hotel, and the goods from
Hamilton & Goss' store in Brandon
House Block. II the day had
not been very still the Brandon
House must have gone, and it would
have been next to impossible to have
saved the entire row, so closely are they
connected together. Our little engine
did splendidly, and if we had had 100
feet more of hose 81 900 could have been
saved in this fire, and as it was the build
ing was saved by its means. Mr.. Hiram
s. Buttles was quite severely injured by
a stream of water striking him in the
eyes, although it is hoped he will not lose
his eyes as was at first feared.
1t is impossible very accurately to as
certain the loss rs yet, although it will
probably be from $4,000 to $4,000.
Mr.. Stinson, the owner of the Brandon
House, was insured through OrInsbee &
Briggs as follows: House, S12, 1000 furn-
iture. clothing, bedding, etc, $4,000; Etna
of Hartford, $4,000; Phoenix OF Hartford,
$4,000; Springfield of Spring fell. 81, 800;
Home OF New York, $3.50; Nj CARA at
New York, $4,000; Hanoi. 81 NV
York, 81, 800; Imperial Of l. n'Ion 50 0O0
Total, $lS,5OO.
The insurance companies and this peo-
pie of Brandon have cause 10 DE thankful
that we escaped with so small loss.
A telegram was received from Brandon
about II o'clock asking an engine and
men to be sent them to aid in supervising
the fire which, at that time it was
supposed would spread to the adjoining
blocks A train Was rendered by the Off
GERS of the Rutland Railroad, and the
fire department were in readiness to leave
at moments warning with Engine No.
2, the trustees not deeming it expedient
to allow the steamer to be taken out of
town. A telegram was received that the
fire was under subsection and the firemen
dispersed.