Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-12-17

Wv ~SJ""G "uhe'iHS III tut WESTERN
side, a large frame building used as a
livery stable. The horses and vehicles
were secured hurridly from this build
Ing and the wholeof itlightedup like so
much finder, probably from the hay
which it contained. Next to the sta
BILE was substantial brick wall, the
store of Dusenberry 4 Stencil, which
arrested the flames in that direction.
AT one time, the inside of this build
ing was ignited through back win
dow but was extinguished without
much damage. Bat on the east side
was flame building, occupied by Bun
nell Bros, hardware merchants from |
which the devouring element soon
drove the courageous men who were
trying to stay its ravages. An effort
was then made to save the next build.
ing which was also of wood and occu-
pied ny L. f. Harris, liquor dealer,
but were driven back. There being a
lot between Harris and the next frame
building all efforts were made to arrest
it here. A large part of the building
was quickly torn down and several
daring individuals perched upon the
roof, covered it with wet blankets and
KEEP. them wet with buckets of water
passed up to them. In the meantime
Il heavy rain had set in, and while it
soaked the firemcn was gladly well
coined. Fortunate there was no wind
blowing to scatter the sparks.
The buildings on the opposite side
of the street became brown and
charred, and the window panes broken
by the intense heat, particularly Wing
Lees laundry which was only saved
from igniting by wet blankets and a
constant deluging of water, Men
, were also on the roof of the large -four
mill emptying water upon the roof
e Had the fire crossed the street, bu
| little of the business portion of Day
i. ton would be standing to-day, as ther'
t lis one continuous row of frame build
e ings on that side. 1t was reported a
" first that the fire was the work of nj
incendiary, Chinese cook in the EN-
ploy of Mr. Whine, but upon furthe
- investigation appears to be withou
e foundation. An old gentlemen VIII
4, was seen to retire at the hotel was be
80 lieved to have been burned, but he ha
since been heard from. One China
q men and two or three white men wer
N arrested by the efficient marshal i
IS appropriating articles not belonging t
II them and were duly incarcerated. TIL
y goods and property from all of tn
stores and residents Of frame buildin.
}" in the immediate vicinity were hastil
N moved out in the mud and rain, an
to much damage will be sustained Their
At from. In many instances the AK an
crowbar were freely used to faclitat
their removal, and to-day the stree
for whole block is Uttered with doo
and parts of houses from a fe
boards TO whole side of house.
The Palace Hotel and restaurai
" was completed consumed, and that S
rapidly that scarcely anything W,
BY rescued. 1t was kept by G. A. VIM
and was insured in the Home al
Phoenix Companies for $4,000.
IN The Livery stable, kept by Richa,
Lean, was large frame building al
was totally destroyed. The horses ar
wagons l am informed were all re
ial cued, but other contents were consume
he Insurance in the Home Mutual col
wo pany Of California for $500.
Bunnell Bros, hardware store W
{" wholly consumed. A large part
to the contents were saved, but in We
ing damaged condition. Insured in Ho,
ok and Phoenix companies at Hartfol
.ct Conn, for $4,000.
~ L. Z. Harris, liquor dealer buildi
''- completely consumed with most of I
ing contents. The cellar in rear conta
BON ing his principal stock was saw
Nv through the cxertion of the fremcn
,So removing frame shed by which it v
~" covered. Insured, but compan
ack could not be ascertained, supposed
ing be the North British
the Dusenlerry 4 Stencil general IN
oral chandise, fire proof brick build
which resisted the hot furnace crea
'"' by the stable and hay along side of
en- once ignited through rear wind
enc. but was discovered in time and
lex tingushed. Damage to build
d to slight, stock slightly damaged fir
e,r heat and water Fully insured,
~ The building occupied by +.
IN Hull, groceries and John Koch DC
able and Shoes was completely Quilted
vert prevent the spread of the fan
but The buildings occupied by Mr.. Il
~, roo;donce I Treisi,iu tailor ST