The record-union., 1892-07-02
Although this is the greatest disaster

that has ever visited Woodland the citi-
zens are not discouraged, and rebuilding
viii be commenced Immediately.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
WOODLAND, July 1.-At 1890 O'Clock
to-day fire broke out in the rear of 6. b.
BartolPs fruit store, on Main street The
alarm was quickly spread throughout the
town, and in few moments the fire en-
gine was on the scene, prepared to COM
bat with the flames, which had then at
tackled the splendid Jackson block. Tn
fortunately considerable delay was occa-
stoned by the fact that the local Water
Works was shut down for the day. As a
result it was found impossible to secure
but meager supply of water. Fully
half an hour elapsed before the engine
could be pressed into active service. In
the meantime the fire had gained such
rapid headway that the Jackson block in
question, the Opera-house building and
the Masonic Temple were in turn at
tackled and with such intensity that the
means then at commantl were entirely
Inadequate to overcome its fury.
a strong north wind placed the prop
erty south of Bartolrs store at the mercy
of the flames. The efforts of the firemen
Were therefore directed in the strenuous
endeavor to save the surrounding prop
erty from destruction. Heroic effort, sup
plemented by the active energy of the en-
tire population of the town, finally mar
rowed the boundaries of the conflagra-
ton; but not until damage was effected
to the extent of fully S200,0 900. The strong
wind carried live cinders to other por-
tions of the town, to the alarm of the
owners Of dwellings. With the eXcep-
ton Of a few light blazes in that direc-
ton, however, no great injury was ef-
fected.
During the progress of the Masonic
Temple fire, William Porter, an old and
highly respected citizen, was killed, by
being struck on the head by falling brick.
Notwithstanding the prompt and efficient
medical attention given him, he soon sue
cumbed to the injuries. The unfortunate
occurrence casts a gloom over the whole
community, for Mr.. Porter enjoyed the
good will of every person within the
range of his acquaintance.
AS soon as the fire broke out and its
a message was sent to Sacramento for
help. In response to the request the Sac
ramento Fire Department Immediately
sent an engine with competent force of
firemen. The Southern Pacific Company
Immediately placed especial train at their
disposal and rushed the outfit through to
Woodland in twenty-five minutes. The
coming of the Sacramento boys was
hailed with joy by the Woodlandites, for,
soon after their arrival, the fire was
placed under control.
FIRE AT RED BLUFF.
RED BLUFF, July IA fire in the old
Red Bluff Academy building at 2:30 p. NJ.
to-day destroyed the building, also 81, 900
worth of school apparatus used while the
academy was running. The fire spread
south, igniting two dwellings belonging
to Captain Thorn. The furniture, cloth
ing, etc. was all burned. At the South
ern Pacific Company's wood-sheds large
quantity of wood was saved by the COM
pany's switch engine. It also rendered
valuable service in extinguishing and
stopping the progress of the fire.
Mrs. E. S. Cans of this place, and Pro-
fessor Crawford of Santa Rosa owned the
Academy. 1t was total loss, with no in
surance. Duffy Bros. rented it for a
match factory. Their loss is about 50, 500;
no insurance. Thorn's loss is about So
600. with 81 800 insurance.
FIELD FIRE IN SUFFER- COUNTY.
MARYsvILLE, July Ia special by
telephone TO the RECORD-U UNION says:
To-day fire broke out in grain-field in
Sutter County, about eight miles north
west of Yuba City, and burned over
nearly 800 acres of growing grain. OF
this 200 acres was owned by Mrs.
Blevin, and the rest by Mr.. Todd.
The fire was caused by sparks from a
traction engine. 1t is thought the loss
will be about $4,000.
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