Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-04
IMPROVED FIRE FACILITIES.

Tae New Phoenix Hose Wagon which
lisa Thing OF Beauty ana OF Great
Utsitty--.Other Department Inter-
ests.
The workers Of the Phoenix Hose COM
psny are as proud of their new cart as a
child OF new plaything. A delegation
OF the company went To Davenport
Monday with the intelligent horse OF the
company. Young Joe." stopping at
Fred Hilhnger's harness shop on Second
avenue. where the gold mounted har-
ness was transferred to the back of the
horse. and then proceeded via. the bridge
to Davenport. The cart was made
to order by the American Fire
Hose Manufacturing company. where the
hose vehicle had been ordered. Young
Joe" evidently felt as proud as the mems
bers Of the company. and, at every tap
of the gong. he held his head and tail
up. The rig came 20 this side Just In
tine To take the rear OF the industrial pa
radcliffe music and admiration OF the
friends of the company did not disturb
the horse In the least.
The full membership of the company
were ut the hose house to receive the
delegation sent to Davenport. When the
horse was unhitched from the wagon. all
hands went to work furnishing up the
brass aud other ornamental work. The
running gear is painted red with black
and gold trimmings. The body is
painted and vanished in navy
blue. The sides bea- the letters. "Phoe-
nix Hose. in old gold letters boxed in by
red border. The monogram up. ii.
Co" encircled IN q horse decorates the
rear. Two axes and crow bars find a
place underneath the wagon bed. Pro
visions are made for two fire eytinguish-
ers in the rear of the drivers seat. The
whole outfit is thing of beauty and will
be handled by the company for the gem
ersl good OF the property holders of the
city. Firemen of the different companies
Of the city were visitors yesterday and
all Corners of the flre department think
the company made wise choice in horse
and wagon. The three beds with bed
ding have been put in the side room and
they will be used by three members every
night in rotation AS their respective names
appear on the roll.
This company was organized In 1879
and has furnished good service with drag
rope. The boys had an eye to the flu
ture and when other companies advanced
they had desire to advance, too. The
present officers of the company are as
follows:
Foreman-F. W. Myers
Assistant Foremsn-Joseph Hitler.
Secreiary-F. G.. Yeager.
Treasurer-Wm. Nickel.
The horse is being trained to answer to
the gong. The boys were we'll satisfied
with his work thus far, and from past
experience confidently expect Young
Joe" will meet their expectations.
The fire and water committee have or
dered stalls for the Wide Awakes' house.
The Holly Company say their contract
with the American Hose Cart Co. calls
for the delivering of their wagon on DC,
tober LIST
hn Of "a ntf
pride in their volunteer fire department,
which cannot be excelled by any OF the
volunteer departments in this country.
The firemen feel grateful to the liberal
hearted people who have secon ded their
efforts In organizing a fire department.
which is every respect creditable to the
fremen and the people who aided
them with their money and encourage
ment.
The Wide-a-Wake Hook and Ladder
boys thing they have a bargain in their
team. When Assistant Chief Brahm
had them out for exercise Monday even>
ing he was offered an advance of 800
over the amount paid. Fred Hilhnger
is making the harnesses for this dandy
span.
The Purchasing committee of the Holly
Hose Company left an order yesterday
morning with Fred Hi6nger for the
harness to cost $40. The company is
not going to be one whit behind the
other companies. and will add it's mite to
give the city good FIRE service The
property holders say amen to their
efforts.
The Wide-a- Wake Hook and Ladder
boys feel grateful to Valentine Dauber
for the first class workmanship in shoe.
ing Of their team. His donation to the
company is not in money hut in work
wherein he agrees to keep the team in
shoes for one year
The fire companies which are provided
with teams we're out on dress parade last
evening. There is no ravalry between
the companies. All work together and
take pride in their several outfits.
Town A fairs
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