Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-29
WINTHROP.
Hot Blaze Monday Morn
ing in Winthrop Bakery.
Starts Around Chimney Or Small
damage Heavy.
FIremsn Highly compIimented for
Their Efficient Work.

Ody IlOTIll1iS anu aroused Tie Niud6S
| A stubborn blaze had broken out in
the basement of the building owned
bJ j. B. Laughton and occupied by
the Winthrop Bakery.
l.. T. Mcnamara, the proprietor Of
the bakery, was in the building start
ing his fires and making preparations
| for the days work. He had started a
| fire in small stove in the basement
which he used for frying doughnuts
and gone to the room above for a few
| moments rest. He dropped asleep and
was aroused by the scent OF smoke.
Going to the door he found the base
ment of his store chokingly full of
smoke and fire already beyond his
control. 1t is assumed that the fire
started either around the chimney or
from the little stove.
Mr.. Mcnamara gave the alarm and
with the aid of a fire extinguisher held
the flames in check to some extent un-
til the arrival of the firemen and
townspeople. deluge of water was
soon being poured into the lower part
of .he building. After a hard strug-
gle the firemen gained control of the
situation and kept the fire in the por-
ton of the building where it had
started
Everything in the basement of the
store is practically ruined, even the
big oven being seriously damaged by
the heat. The upper floor is damaged
considerably by smoke and water, and
the building presents sorry aspect.
Mr.. Mcnamara has not yet formed
any plans. His goods are insured but
his greatest loss will be from the en-
forced stop in his trade, which is quite
heavy at this season.
The firemen are receiving commenda-
ton from the townspeople for their
prompt and efficient service. The
bakery stands closely connected
with stores on either side and with
the conditions prevailing from the
drouth, a big fire might have cleared
the whole north side of Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Hall, Mr.
Lang and Mr. Freeman of Augusta
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. H.
Penniman Saturday.
Stephen Fifield of Auburn was the
guest of relatives here over Sunday.
Ezra K. Maxfield left Monday for
Boston. where he is to spend year
In special study at the Graduate Schoo.
of Arts and Science of Harvard Uni
versity.
Ny. and Mrs Harry Sears are visit
ing in town.
Dr. and Mrs. F. H. Badger are visit
ing in Boston.
Miss Ida Hobbs of Augusta was
the guest of friends here Sunday
Charles Benson went to Caribou for
a visit Saturday
A. H. Bailey has returned from
Providence where his daughter has
entered school.
Evelyn Parkman is i'll with typhoid
fever.
Miss Ada Stafford. who has been
spending the summer at o. L. Hardy's.
he's returned to her home in Provi-
dence. r. l.
William c. Sprague went to Liver
more Falls Saturday.
Miss Eda Decker of LAGRANGE, a stu
dent at Kent's Hill. was the guest of
Miss Alice Wentworth over Sunday
James Jewett has returned from a |
trip to Rangeley.
Mrs. Carrie Mallard Of Melrose,
Mass. is visiting at the home Of Frank
Bates. Sturtevant Hill.
Melvin Jewett has returned from a |
trip to Boston.
Miss Hazel Shaw is attending Brock |
ton fair this week
Leslie A. Bates of Readfield visited
relatives in town Sunday.
Miss Mary Rowe has returned from q
visit with her uncle and aunt. Rev. |
and Mrs. r. F. Pickett at Lisbon Falls |
Nathaniel Fairbanks of Auburn is
visiting friends in town.
George Gordon and Miss Abbie Fogg
of I.aconia, N. H., are guests of Mr..
and Mrs c. M. Gordon.