Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1876-10-25
The REYSoLDsvrLLE FIBE.--A cor.

The REYNoLDsvILLE FIRE "A cor
cent FIRE at Reynoldsville, as follows;
Al last something eyentiui has occurred with
which letter can be formed that may interest
your readers. The incondary 6end has again
broke loose in Reynoldsvile, and the result Of
his labors is shown in the charred ashes Of Eve
buildings. On Tuesday morning a, O'Clock, the
cry Of hrc resounded and many citizens, with
praiseworthy prompttude, rushed to the spot
where the wavering tongue Of 1ame showed its
presence. The FIRE originated 10 rompkns' gro
Gerry store building, aud Is presumed to have been
started In the second floor, which was unoecppicd.
II soon obtained thorough mastery Of the roof,
and those who had come to Gght the fire, raw
that their efforts there were ffuiless and that the
whole block was doomed. They then turned their
attention to removing the stock Of Messrs Picard,
Tomphins and Sample, who all occupied build
ings In the block. Their efforts 10 Tompkins'
store were soon stopped by the rapid progress Of
the flames, and In a few moments Il became i'm
possible to work In either Sample or Pirards
buildings. Attention was then given to saving
the row Of buildings on the west side Of Main
street, directly opposite the burning buildings
These, by constant, arduous effort were saved
The extreme danger in which they were In may
be readiiy conceived, from the fact that the heat
thrown out BY the burning buildings made II very
difficult TO work on the opposite side Of the street
Especially conspicuous In well doing was Mr..
Walter Broom, clerk In Mr.. Seoly's employ,who
worked quietly and determ sedly In the very spo,
where his efforts would do tho most good, aud ne
cessarily where the heat was most intense aud
overpowering. lie continued bis labors until all
danger had subsidized, and bis retiring, modest
disposition makes II proper that others should
speak OF his prAiseworthy conduct, and extend
the appreciation which is felt by all. Ludicrous
incidents will ever occur In times Of general dis
tress, and my pen could note many that came IN.
der my own observation, had ! space TO use in
that manner. One occurred which may deserve
notice. On high building, remote from danger,
some young men mounted and stood on the roof
for some time, ornamental and useful at the sane
time. Ornamental, so far as any practical bone
6t could be derived from their presence thers;
and useful, as that they furnished examples OF
misdirecied energy, to warn the onloosers.
The buildings destroyed were as follows A two
story building, used 10 pari a. a bsrber-shop, up
stairs as q school house, r. Y. Faust, owner, In
surance on building 81, 100, half in Fairmount,
Phila, aud half In Mrr. 4 Mech, PottsviIIe, 5000
on goods Of James White, barber totally destroy
ed. A two story building used as a store and
dwelling house; owned and occupied by W. Pic
ard total insurance on building, stock and farni-
ture, t2,375; building total, and stock partial
loss. A two story building, used as store and
dwelling house, store occupied by A. N. Tomp-
kins nc . grocery, the dwelling part unoccupled;
building owned BY r. G. Faust, Insurance 81 900
on building, 1900 by Tompkins on stock. Mr.
Tompkins had $500 Insurance 10 addition on fur
niture and wearing apparel 10 Mr.. Picards build
izg, be having q sleeping room there. small
building owned by X. Q. Faust, and insured foe
$500; total loss. A two story building, used a. a
store and dwelling house, occupied BY ID. Sample
add owned by ". y. fsusii insurance on building
81 900; total loss; insurance on hardware stock
and furniture by Mr.. Sample, 81, ,ncariy to-
tai loss. Total insursncc on building, stock and
furniture, ss,o75.
II 10 understood that steps are being taken by
some Of the leading eitisens 10 have the insur-
anee companies rebuild the buildings, In lieu OF
paying the cash valae. This 10 done With the
empress design Of Improving the town, ss4 ss
clause 10 the insurance policies gives the compa-
siss the right 10 DO %, 4 10 supposed that the re-
quest will 10 sccedsd to.