Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-07-06

however they fortunately escaped It, 1t was
here that the more efectual work was done, as
the fire was more accessible from this quarter.
All the fire Companies deserve great credit for
noble work done, also numerous other persons
who worked independently. fTUE
HOUSES IN DANGER.
titeOf course the house in the greatest danger
was that of Major o. Conner, and for while it
| seemed as though it would certainly be con-
| sumed, but as before stated, owing to the tire
less efforts of the fire brigade the danger was
averted. 'T - TT 90 G ~
Capt. j. A. Valley, whose tobacco store was
adjoining on the North, removed his entire
stock, and except the trouble and expense Incl
dent thereto was. not damaged. The building
was not damaged. .es5 Pass tfsR
u. l. Cooper's billiard saloon was in imminent
danger, but he moved out his stock and the Ia
bles, one of which was wrecked.
/ The Press and Herald Office was in imminent
danger, and the greater part of their type, &c.
removed, but their rooms were not hurt. This
| is the second time in this city the Messrs Ram
age have been driven out by fire, originating in
other buildings and though their losses, for
euhotOly1 NV hCdN u ytG Iuc dIHONdllCc Is
considerable
The store of Mr.. r. N McEwen, in the
same block was partially emptied, the proprietor
fearing the spreading of the flames, which, how.
ever, did not reach there.
LOSSES
The greater part of the damage sustained was
caused by removal of goods and the water from
the engines. Messrs. o. Conner s. Co., estimate
their loss at $1,000, with an insurance of only
S., 500. yHGQa BflH/lf..f4 i
X. n. McEwen & Co., dealers in dry goods,
removed their stock which resulted in consider
able loss but all is covered by insurance
Cooper's billiard saloon sustained q loss of
about $500, The billiard tables were badly in
jured, legs broken off, &c. .,,....r-,, ..,,
81 j. II. VALLEY, tobacconist, had all his stock
removed but his goods are in such condition
that it is impossible to estimate the loss He
was insured. ..fztrs .l.f.lt.. .t..g.y II
The Pres: and Herald Office, situated in the
second and third stories of the block in which
the fire originated, sustained damage of about
$500, All insured.
The Mechanics Association lost some chairs
and books
The Law office of Messrs. Nelson & Vance,
sustained a slight damage Messrs. Tadlock,&
Cornick had slight loss; also Martin Bro,
Timers, were slightly damaged.
ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS.
We regret to state that several persons injured
while engaged in saving their neighbors property from
destruction. Edward Craig. the pressman at the Her.
aid Office highly respectable colored man. while car
ryng safe down stairs by the person assisting him
stumbling. was thrown down, and the safe falling on
his stomach and bowels inflicted severe if not fatal in
juries.r7 i32n"j tt
{ Mr.. egel, carpenter, received deep cut on his
nose, though not seriously hurt.
Bill Davis, the cook at the Billiard Saloon, had his
leg hurt, but in fifteen minutes after the fire was sub
dued announced dinner.
Several other persons slightly injured. but not
sufficient to mention in detail .5r.i'.stt
1t was half hour after the alarm was given before
the steam engine got to work. according to the nfor
nation of gentleman who timed it. and had it not
been for the zeal of the remen in directing the hose
would have allowed too great start. This narrow
escape should be strong argument in favor of water
works ..t '-