The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-01-07
Almost q Condensation

wears, and but for providential favor and
the superhuman efforts of the citizens,
would have spread devastation far and
wide. The building in which the fire start
ell, was an old frame, on the corner of Main
and Bow streets, for many years occupied
by Mr.. Joseph p. Bradbury, as a store. A
small frame addition had been extended
back, which was used as tin shop and
in this part the fire was first discovered
The building being of the most combusti-
BILE material was soon in flames from the
ground to the roof, and the flames rapidly
communicated to an equally intlamma-
BILE wooden structure adjoining, owned
and used by Mr.. Robert Marshbank, for a
number of years, as a cabinet shop and
furniture-room. The latter building was
but three or four feet from the brick store
house, occupied by Mr.. r. G. Reese, which
was also soon in flames. The east wall of
the store being solid, and the roof of tin,
the flames were confined and prevented
from spreading further Immediately, and
an alley of ten feet intervening between
the store building and the next house-a
brick, also, with tin roof, the property Of
DR.. Ellis, and occupied by Mrs. Johnson
successful stand was here made against
the further spread of the fire. The cornice
next the fire was covered with wet blank
cts, and one of the old engines-the old
Hydraulic, built forty years ago-was got
in working trim and spouted water bravely,
which assisted materially the men on the
roof with buckets, in keeping the flames
in check, until they had burned out the
store and ceased for the want of material
to feed upon. DR.. Ellis house was dam
aged considerably, to what extent it is not
yet ascertained-but perhaps amounting to
several hundred dollars. The brick store
belonged to Gen. Robert II. Carr, of Bal
timore, who purchased it, 4 few months
since, of Mr.. W. G. Hollingsworth, for
merly of Elkton. The building was insured
in the Cecil Company for $4,000, and is a
total loss. On Mr.. Reeses store-goods, in
the building, there was an Insurance in the
Cecil Company of $1,000, and i'll a Della
ware Company of 81, 800. The most of
his goods were saved, with but slight dam
age, the greatest loss being on groceries
stored in the cellar His loss will not reach
$1,000, which is of course entirely covered
by insurance DR.. Ellis loss is also fully
covered by insurance in the Cecil Company.
Mr.. Marshbank had an insurance ON his
cabinet shop of $500, and on his stock and
tools of 500, in the Cecil Company. His
loss, over insurance, he considers heavy.
The principal loss was in the stove store
of Mr.. Alexander, whose stock was valued
at So, 500, on which there was no insurance.
His entire stock and tools are total loss.
The building was owned by the heirs of the
late Thos. Moore, and like the cabinet shop
and all such tinder-boxes in town, ought
to have been torn down long ago and
replaced with more safe and slightly struc
ture On this there was an insurance of
$3.50, also in the Cecil Company. The Cecil
Company's loss on real property amounts
to $3.50. What amount additional on
personal property, cannot yet be accurately
determined but the whole loss to the Co.
by the fire, will probably reach several
hundred dollars above s., 200.
The wind was blowing stiff breeze from
the southwest at the time, which carried
the sparks a considerable distance, setting
fire to the roofs Of several houses, among
which was the dwelling occupied 10y Mr..
Jacob 3. Ash, on the corner of North and
Back streets. A vigilant watch was kept
over the buildings in the line of the flying
sparks, and no serious damage occurred
beyond the immediate neighborhood of the
burning buildings.
The escape from far more serious dis
aster, is considered by every one proyiden-
tial, and is a serious warning to the Town
Commissioners to provide better means of
protection from fire, than the town now
possesses.
The origin of the fire cannot be ascer-
tanned, but many persons consider it has
very incendiary appearance apout it.
About year ago, Mr.. Alexander's smith
and wheelwright shops were set ON fire
twice in one night. In addition to his
heavy loss in property, his books were all
burned, containing accounts amounting to
$4,000 or upwards. The safe, which con-
tanned some of the books was burned up
as effectually as anything else in the build
ing.
Mr.. Alexander was in Philadelphia at
the time, and did not reach home till
@ clock in the evening.
His journeyman, Mr.. Benjamin Elliott,
lost all his clothing except the suit die had
with him, his trunk and clothing being
deposited in the store.
Initial Paper, at so cts. box, for sale
at the BEE HIVE.
Start 1871 on the cash system, and buy
your goods at IKE BEE HIVE.
Guineas.-Six pairs pure White Guineas
for sale at s.. 90 pair. L. G.. FORD, Elkton.
Go and See the new goods at DRENNEN
Il BROS, opening this week, bought for
the cash, at bottom prices.
II you are on the lookout for low prices,
don't forget to enquire at the BEE HIVE.
Diyidend.-The Mutual Life ms urance
Company Of New York will pay twelve
months dividend in cash to every policy-