The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-08-23
THE GAYvILLE BLAZE.
Details Of the Destruction Of That Lively
Mining Camp.

About $50 O'Clock last SATURDAY
morning, says the Deadwood Pioneer
of the 10th, fire originated in Varnes
restaurant, at Gayville. The ceiling
Of the building was cloth, and the
stove-pipe, passing through, set fire
which spread with such rapidity that
the entire building in a few minutes
was one mass of fame. The fire con-
tinued with such fury and extended its
course so swiftly up the gulch that it was
deemed advisable to try some speedy
method to check its further progress.
Accordingly Mr.. Herbs building was
blown up. This had the desired effect
Of stopping the devouring element in
its path of destruction. At this time
great tefforts were made to save the
dwellings in the rear of Main street,
and were successful with two excep-
tions. 1t was now evident that the
city was doomed, and further attempts
to save the business portion Of it were
abandoned. All exertions were di-
rected to preserving aYplaning mill just
east of Main street. The building was
covered with blankets and water thrown
thereon in such profusion that the
building was saved. The fire was
finally checked at the Deadwood Saloon,
which building, together with the
Gayville Brewery and the Gayville
Bakery at the upper end of the street,
alone remain to mark the once flour
ishing town of Gayville. Goods were
moved in all directions. Several hum
dred men were busily employed in car
rying all kinds Of merchandise, furni-
ture and household goods of every
description, to places of safety.
At quarter to 8 O'Clock the fire was
under control, and the work of saving
all available property, and moving the
debris and burning brands surrounding
the fire proofs began. On opening
these buildings the goods contained
therein were fonnd in good condition.
In Falconer's fire proof warehouse
% kegs of blasting powder were stored.
Following is a complete list of the
losses: G. W. R. Pettibone & Co.,
building and portion of stock, S4, 600;
E. Campell, saloon fixtures, billiard ta-
bles and stock, $1,000; G. r. Leroy,
building and portion of stock, $1,000;
Cutler s. Childs, SO, 900; Reed 6 Smelt-
zer, Capital Restaurant, fixtures and
stock, $1,000; Mrs. Smeltzer, dwelling,
furniture and wardrobe, $4,000; ]. P.
SO, 900; Geo. Beaufre, 5000;
o. G. Peck Sc Co., $4,000; Hanley &
Elliot, $4,000; w. NJ. Falconer, 81, 200;
Peoples Market, 81, 900; G. P. Beauvais,
$500; William Gay, 50, 900; Eaves' Hotel
building and furniture, $4,000; Jones &
Douglas, $3.50; Nelson Allen, $500; Mr..
Menor, $500; Jerry Mccarthy, $1,000;
N. Pesold, 81, 900; Mr. McCary, 500;
Montana Corral, $500; Flora Bell, 81, 600;
Mr.. Varnes, 5000; ]. NJ. Murphy, $500;
Thomas Carr, 5000; Wood s. Wilson,
$500; Joseph Fink, 81, 900; H. T. Shultz,
$500; Mr.. Ho1lister, 5000; Col. Beau
vais, 81, 200; Colburn Bros, 1000; E.
800; P. N. Brown, $500; A.
Herbs, $500; William Cranst, $500.
Preparations for rebuilding are active
on every side. We are informed that
several mill firms have offered to fur
nish lumber on time if required, and
every assistance will be rendered to re-
store to its former standing the busi-
neus of This new and prosperous city.