Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-11-11
Early Morning Fire.

On Monday morning, about four
o'clock, our citizens were aroused from
their slumbers by the shrill blasts of the
gas. whistles, sounding the dread fire
alarm. In a short space of time our
very efficient fire department--three
hose companies and one hook and
ladder company-rushedt to the scene
of what proved to be stubborn two
hours fire. The fire originated in
shed attached to the large Warner
House barn, owned by w. G. Gilbert
but leased to d. G. Hayes, as livery,
The flames rapidly spreading to the
seven tons of hay stored in the loft,
made it evident to all that a serious
and stubborn fire was on hand. Every
fireman, the old reserve being out in
full force, was energetic in his efforts
to save property and conf1ne the fire to
the barn. With hard work all of MIR.
Hayes horses were removed but
it was almost impossible to keep the
frightened :animals from rushing back
to certain death. In addition to Mr..
Hayes loss on hay, all of the winter
cutters, sleds, ice plows, tools, etc.,
were destroyed, entailing severe
loss, at least $500. The fire was a hot
one and the fireman were called upon
to do heroic work in order to save the
adjoining property, especially the har-
ness shop building, situated within
few feet of the fire. The opera house
was on fire several times, as was also
the P. & E., passenger station, the
Warner House rear porch, the home of
Mrs. John Farrell, Sr., and the dwell
ing recently moved to the rear of John
Cummings Fourth street lot. Had
there been any blowing wind no doubt
all the adjoining properties would
have been. demolished, but, as it was,
many buildings caught fire from flying
sparks, as far away as M. T. Hogan's
residence, corner of Fourth and Maple
street, but the fire was soon subdued.
Possibly the hardest work was requir-
ed to save the opera heuse, which was
on fire several times but hard work and
watchfulness saved it. The P. & E.,
passenger station, close by, was saved
from destruction but badly scorched
by keeping steady stream of water
playing on it. Our fire department,
taken as whole, are to be copgratu-
lated upon its excellent work and
again demonstrated the fact that they
can hold in check the most stubborn
fire, If given sufficient water pressure.
While the water has been scarce we do
not hear of lack of a water, even when
three or more streams were attached.
The admirable and efficient work of
Chief Fireman, Mr.. A. M. Haupt, upon
this occasion is highly commented on
by our citizens. Our Chief displays
excellent.executive ability and was en-
abled by the use of the Mountaineer
Hose Company's chemical cart to save
the waste of water. Our citizens are
justly proud of the Emporium Fire De-
partment, yet there are some who turn
deaf ear to their appeal for assistance
IN order to enable them to better battle
with the flames. The recent purchase
of the chemical cart by the Mountain
eers at ia cost of about $3.50, and the
boys, in order to still better equip
themselves, will give their annual ball
and reception, at the opera house,
Wednesday evening, Nov. Oath. They
should be accorded rousing attend
ance, for the boys are sparing no ex-
pense or work to make this one of the
most enjoyable occasions ever cele-
brated in Emporium. The popular
Germania Orchestra of Lock Haven
will furnish the music. Get your girls
for the event.
FIRE NOTES.
Mr.. Gilbert's loss on the barn is es
timated at S1,sO0; insured for $500.