West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-04
FIRE FIEND.
A DWELLING. FURNITURE EsTAB-
LISHMENT,
AND STABLE LICKKD UP BY THE
IAAfRa

wildly running towards the residence of
W. "a. Bell, on Tuunelton street. The
entire upper part Of the building was in
names before the Ere was discovered, and
the only thing to be accomplished by the
willing crowd which rushed to the scene
OF the fire with almost every kind of vessel
that would hold water, was 10 protect the
other buildings in close proximity 10 the
burning one, aud to rid the burning build.
ing OF everything that could be taken
from 1t. This they did msnfdlly. 1t was
| only few minutes until ladders were at
hand and men stationed upon the roofs of
OF houses near by. Joseph II, Hawthorne's
and b. F. Squiree' residences seemed in
imminent danger and the roofs of these
were kept wet with water which was
poured upon them by thoru on the roofs.
George Riders blacksmith shop, which
stands south of the burned building, got
so hot that a person could not stay on the
eide next the fire, but those upon 1t had TO
remain on the opposite side of the roof
and throw the wster across tho comb. It
~ss transformed into steam almost as soon
as 1t struck the shingles.
The wind blew gale during the fire
but was favorable to the other buildings
as the flames and burning fragments were
transported by the wind
in southeasterly direction. A small
stable, belonging to Jaseph Hawthorne.
and situated directly across the stree,
from the building, caught fire. and was
burned TO the ground
TuR LOSSES
VIII probably aggregate Sl4OO. The
building was owned by Jno NJ. Crane and
Mas estimated in value at $500. No in
sufance. MIR. Bells loss, he thinks. will
reach $1,000. His stock of furniture
cofins, caskets and burial robes is a total
lose, These were on the second floor Of
the building aud consequently could no,
nc saved. No Insurance. Nearly all the
household goods were taken from the
huildh &, and the loss on these articles Is
trining
MOTIFS.
Mrs, Bell was lying helpless from along
siege of sckoess. She was carried to ,be
reslderCc of hsrcellus Murdoch in an al
most Unconscious condition. Her recovery
is considered doubtful
a burning fragment was
carried hundred yards and set
IRE to Hon. William g. Browns barn. |,
was promptly oxtinguished before It made
any headwuy.
ii The wind had been blowing ia a
northessterly direction, 1t is GiGicult In
conjecture what the result would have
been, a large part of the town would lie
in ruins to day.
A young lady by the name of Stone who
was staying at Mr.. Bells lost all her
clothes ia the fire.
II Is not known how the fire originated
1t Is supposed through that il caught from
nre rolling out upon the floor up stairs.
-"Neither a borrower nor lender be
For loan Off d1lls the edge of husbap-
dry"
The Newspaper borrower should paste
this LITTLE verse in his bat, and study il.
There is d lesson ia 1t for him.
The Amateur Troup have decided 10
give the proceeds of their Entertainment
to w H. Bell, who was burned out Of
house and home by the fro on Sunday last.
This entertainment should be well attend
ed by our citizens and others who will be
in town at that time.
Tie total unmber of postoflcsa an
March 20, 1884, wac As. 993, against AZ
S5S on July I, 1888, an increase in nine
months Of l, 1876. AT the present rate Of
increase the number Of postoGces a. the
end Of the present fiscal year will reach
$4,000
If you want a cheap book Of any kind,
sehd 10 Jonn IS. Alden for IT, His is one
Of the largest establishments in the world
and the extremely low prices at which he
sells standard literature will surprise you.
Address, John b, Alden, 1s Versey
Street, New York.
The firm Of Howe 81 Deaker, lumber
dealers, contemplates buying a traction
engine 20 be run upon the pike between
here and Tunnelton the coming summer
That drm has lately purchased valuable
tracts Of timber near town, and they pro.
pose to adopt this novel way OF getting
The lumber from here 10 the railroad. J.
G. Simpson, agent for the sale Of traction
engines, says they can be operated upon
the TunneliOn pike without trouble.
The Kiugwood Musical Society will
hold he next meeting at the residence Of
Dr. LYDIA on Friday evening, April 18th. |
Following is the pro gram :-Opening
chorus Nora Jackson lost Solo, Mrs
W. @. Brown, Jr. Reading, Miss Vena
LYDIA Vocal Duet, Misses Lou and Jon
Dir Graham Ct.rrot nr,t A. g