Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-18
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The livery stable of 3. N. Thomas, at the
foot Of Winthrop street, Hallowell, was en-.
tirely destroyed by fire at about eleven
o'clock Thursday evening. The engines were
quickly on the ground and the FIRE was con-
fined exclusively to the stable, although the
adjoining buildings were of wood and filled
with combustibles. Fortunately there was
but little wind, and the buildings were cover
ed with snow. The flames seemed to burst
out suddenly from all points, and although
Mr. Thomas and one or two others were in
the stable office, there was no time after the
discovery of the fire to save the sleighs. car
riages, harnesses, &c. Several horses were
removed with safety, but we learn that three
persisted in the flames one Of the number a
valuable Fearnaught colt, owned by Mr.. B.
u. Page-the others belonged to Mr.. Warren
ii. Moores. Alr. Thomas states that the fire
was first discovered bursting from his passen-
ser coach, used as an Accommodation" be-
tween Hallowell and Augusta and in an al
most Incredible space Of time, the flames
communicated with the hay and straw, rem
dering it impossible to save the premises.
Had the fire originated on almost any other
night this winter. the destruction of property
must have been much greater. We learn that
the stable and contents were insured for So
ooo-probably covering greater part of the
loss. We trust the stable will speedily be
rebuilt, and that the Accommodation will
soon be on IT, route again
1t will be recoliectcd that the ship Peru
yian- on her voyage from the East Indies for
Boston, was wrecked during the severe
storm of December 2Cth, 1872, off the coast
of Cape Cod; and that the entire ships COM
pany were lost-not one surviving to tell the
story of the horrors and suiferings of that
dreadful hight. Mr.. E. Pierce Drew, son of
Mr.. Allen Drew of this city, was third mate
of the Peruvian; and while his parents and
irlend>were anxiously awaiting his arrival
home to join the family circle on the advent
of the New Year, he was battling with the
merciless elements, and struggling with his
shipmates in the vain attempt to reach the
shore. Many Of the bodies of the officers
and crew were washed ashore and identified
among them that of young Drew, which was
brought here for interment Impressive fu-
neral services were held at the Universalist
Church in this city on Thursday afternoon,
where large circle of relatives and friends
assembled to pay the last sad rites to one who
was universally beloved and respected His
age was Is years and months.
The story having been circulated that the
smallpox was prevalent in Hallowell, we are
happy to inform our readers that there have
been only two or three mild cases of varioloid
for the past six weeks, and those were sue
cessfully treated; and there is no apprehen-
sion of any further trouble in that direction
The only case of smallpox for the season
was one near the granite quarries, some five
or six weeks since, and that was confined to
the individual sufferer. This statement may
be relied on.
There is considerable building, enlargng
and repairing in the line of dwelling and
boarding houses, going on in IIallowell to
meet the pressing demand occasioned by the
influx of workmen and others employed
at the quarries, stone yards, and manufactur-
ing establishments in the city. Our goodly
city never enjoyed greater degree of bust
ness prosperity than at the presen, time.
Substantial improvements have recently
been made at the Hallowell House by intro
ducing water from Il reservoir on the hill
whereby cold and hot water is distributed
throughout the building; also by increased
facilities for heating and ventilation. This is
now first. class hotel with all the ''modern
improvements, including a landlord who
knows how how to make lis patrons feel per-
feetly at home.
We trust that whenever the Maine Central
Railroad gets rich enough they will favor us
at Hallowell with new passenger station-a
work of love and necessity that ought not to
be delayed another season.