The Forrest City times., 1905-09-22

soon beyond all hope of saving, and rom It's size proved a menace to the adjacent buildings, particularly the Methodist church and parsonage. to- ward which the wind carried the flames. In spite of hard work by the company and volunteers the roof of the churth was ignited and the pres sure of water failing at first to reach such height, il seemed for a time that the pretty editice was doomed Willing hands soon removed the furniture.and carpet, though iii the removal the handsome fabric was torn considerably. The devoted band of workers to whom the beautifying and improvement of the building had been such labor of love, while il also represented much hard work and financial expenditure. stood with anX- ious hearts while brave men worked to stay the devastating flames
 At last after hope had almost died, tie tiremen succeeded in getting at the flames more adyantageously and soon controlled them, though not be- fore the roof was a complete wreck. The damage is estimated to be at least Slso0. The damage to the par sonage is inconSiderable, though twice it was on fire.
 A floating cinder lodged on the roof of the frame building on the ] . NJ. stewart property, and for short time it seemed to be developing into a danger point, but prompt attention soon quelled il.
 The interior walls of the church are utterly ruined, the windows, with the exception of the beautiful stained glass ones at the front. which are in- tact being broken, although the tre- foil above these was soon broken in an attempt to get stream to the under side of the Soof.
 There was no insurance on the building and consequently the loss is total. At a meecing of the officers on Tuesday night they decided to rebuild al once. Just how much repairs will be needed has not been determined. but they will endeavor to make the edifice at least as beautiful as it was when the fire attacked it.
 Public spirited citizens will contrib ute to a fund for this purpose, and al ready several very handsome contri- button have been offered.
 FIRE NOTES.
 Eugene Williams, of the Bank of Forrest City, was one of the most conspicuous and valiant of the fire fighters. He mounted the hottest and most dangerous places, and at one time sat astride the comb of the church holding the hose nozzle, while the flames were uncomfortably near.
 Enos Altman, with undaunted cour- age, remained where duty called him between the two burning buildings and had his arm painfully burned.
 Too much praise cannot be given these two fearless and unseltish men for their heroic work
 The fire company did valiant work, and brayed the scorching heat in car rying out their duties. Chief Me Daniel worked like trojan and not only directed his subordinates but himself went into the hottest of the fray with the flames.
 We would that we could give credit to each of the score or more of brave boys who fought the flames It is im- possible to know just what part each one took in subduing the flames. It is sufficient to state that each and every one showed brave heart and did everything ill his power to extinguish the fire.
 The water pressure failed for few minutes, owing to some complica- tions, and the tiremen were at a great disadvantage.
 It was thoroughly demonstrated that the great need of the laddies is complete hook and ladder outfit. With ladders they could have saved the Methodist church without the loss of shingle.
 Mr Partridge had no insurance on his building. and states as q reason