Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-10

D. F. Gibson, in the Central building.
A. F. Borman, the photographer,
had rooms on the top floor. As soon
as arousa6 he fed to the fire escape
got out upon the ladder. He had no
chance by the inside way, and was
able to get only the clothes he wore.
His Photographic outfit was entirely
destroyed at a loss Of about $1,000. He
had a partial insurance. He was arous-
ed by the smoke. In breaking the
window he cut his hand somewhat, but
not seriously.
The five men in the Shetucket club,
besides the steward, had been dis
cussing how they would escape if there
was a fire, and before they had a
chance TO put their plan into opera
ton, such a means Of escape had been
cut Of, and they were forced to the
rear fire escape and reached the
ground safely. The others who were
taken out as told in Tuesdays paper
suffered no bad effects after a short
rest John n. Mascot and brother es-
capped from the second floor. where
they had rooms. They could only get
their clothing and the rear fire escape
saved their lives. The furnishings of
his room was not insured and their
loss will be $500. On his candy kitch-
but his loss will be $4,000.
Had New Store in an Hour.
When ]. c. Mcpherson arrived at
the fire he took in the situation at
a glance. Fastening into the store he
secured his books and a few articles
and locked up again. He then crossed
to the Wauregan house, where he at
once leased the vacant store in the
Wauregan building and had the quar-
ters secured within an hour after the
fire started His entire stock Of new
spring hats was entirely consumed and
his loss will be $4,000. He had a
partial insurance.
E. E. Fuller of Holland, grand mas
ter Of the grand lodge, F. and A. NJ,
of Connecticut, has an Office with w.
+. Hill. but he was unable to get to
the building from his room at the Y.
NJ. c. A. dOrmitory in time to save
anything. He had not left there until
midnight, when everything was all
right. He lost much valuable Masonic
data, including much belonging to his
lodge in Rockville. The grand lodge
records had been sent away a short
time ago. His loss will reach $500 and
he carried no insurance.
William F. Hill offered $50 to the
man who would raise a ladder to his
office. He finally got to his office by
that means and had secured a por-
ton Of his property, including his
forms, and in a few minutes more
would have had some important books
but he was forced to leave before he
wished and what was left was de-
stroyed. His position was dangerous,
owing to the falling glass and burn
ing wood. His son Andrew was struck
but not badly hurt.
DR.. f. ]. Harper took his emergency
case home with him Monday night
and that is all that he saved. He lost
his diplomas, surgical instruments and
collection of medical works. He car
ried no insurance. Miss Aides carried
no insurance on her property, nor did
DR.. 3. c. Atchison, who was out of
town. being in the south, attending
the College Of Physicians and Sur
geons at Baltimore. Broker GilflIep
has a partial insurance, as has DR.. e.
]. Jones.
Mrs. Williams Got Steamer.
When 1t was evident that the serv-
Ices of the Yantic steamer would be
required, Captain Linton was asked
to call w. T. williams and ask for
its services. He called his house, but
Mrs. Williams stated that Mr.. VIII
liams is out Of town, but she stated
that If the enigma ia rAal1xr ,aada5 I