Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-04-22


time thrift and prosperity had returned.
As Jed read on, he started up, looked
at his kerosene lamp and scowled. Then
after a moments thought he remarked,
"Them dumb moths do know much.
See 'em fly right into tibet flame an fall
deown on tn table with their wings all
burnt OFF,
"Well, jed" replied Edna, "They
know as much as some men I'ye seen dew
about the same thing"
THE End.)
Numerous Fires Cause Property Loss
Fire April IS destroyed the one and a
half story, double tenement house in
Winooski occupied by the families OF Ed
ward Freeman and Abraham Compagnon
and owned by Mr.. Freeman and Mrs. L.
Barlow OF Richmond. On account Of the
wind, which was blowing q hurricane.
the safety Of neighboring houses was
greatly endangered and they had to be
frequently wetted down BY the hremen
as precaution. The house is thorough
~ Quilted, though the framework stands,
and the loss on the house, which is COM
plete, Is estimated at from 5000 to g, 200
and on the household goods at about
$500. Only q portion of the furniture
was saved.
A house in Rutland owned by John B.
Dyer and occupied by the families Of
James r. Barber and 8. j. Conner, was
damaged by fire to the extent Of q, 900
last week Monday. Mrs. Connor, who
was sick, was removed to neighboring
house and was rendered much worse BY
the excitement. When the teachers in
the school building nearby saw the fire
they decided to take no chances and dis
missed their pupils. II is not known
how the fire started, but it is probab BILE
that 1t caught from one Of the chimneys.
Two houses and one barn at Webster
vile were destroyed by fire Sunday and
Monday morning OF last week and practi-
cally all their contents were lost, causing
a loss Of several thousand dollars. The
property included a cottage and barn be-
longing to John Gall and occupied BY
Edward Anderson, and a double tene-
ment house owned and occupied By JOS
eph Labin. Mr.. Gall had his house and
barn insured for $1,000, but he carried
no insurance on the furniture in the
house.
The quick action OF Miss Helena Gill,
cashier OF the Vermont sanatorium at
Pittsford, and the superintendent, ID.
W. G. Klotz, averted panic at the in
stitution last week Tuesday when q fire
started in the chemical laboratory. Miss
Gill noticed dense smoke issuing from
the laboratory, which is located on the
first floor of thu building. Before she
could notify anyone, the flames burst
forth and licked up the outer walls of
the sanatorium. An alarm was sounded
from box in the main corridor and q
line OF hose was laid by employees, the
flames being under control in q short
time. 1t is supposed that the flames
originated from defective tubing con-
nected with gas burner. The interior
Of the laboratory was badly seorched
and stained with smoke, and more or less
damage resulted from water.
The schoolhouse at Newfane was de-
stroyed by fire Saturday, April 3, at mid
night. The fire probably started from a
defective chimney. The building was in
sured for $500. The Independent Order
of Odd Fellows, which had q ball over
the school room, lost all its property,
valued at about 5000, with about $3.50
insurance. The Rebekahs also lost all
their property except the charter.
A fire in Richford last week Monday
did considerable damage to the house oc-
The whole house was badly damaged by
water and smoke. Most OF the household
goods we're rescued in damaged condi-
ton the loss being partially covered by
insurance. Mr.. and Mrs. Smith were
married only a few weeks ago, and their
losses include several hundred dollars
worth Of new furniture and household
goods.
The blaze started in the house Of Labin
at about half past seven Sunday evening,
and is said to have been caused by pour
ing kerosene on q FIRE in the stove, the
flames being communicated to infiamma-
BILE material nearby. The house was soon
enveloped in flames, and nothing could
be done to save it or the contents. The
barn connected with Anderson's cottage
caught fire, bat the flames were put out
after a hard fight. The volunteer fire.
fighters thought they had the flames all
out and went to bed.
Shortly after two O'Clock the following
morning they were awakened by flames
in the Anderson cottage, it being evident
that sparks had been driven from the
ruins OF the Labin house onto the roof of
the nearby property. In a very short
time this house was destroyed, as there is
no apparatus at Websterville to fight fire.
Mr.. F. @. Fritts, Oneonta, N. Y,
writes: "My little girl was greatly
benefited by taking Foley's Orino Laxa-
tive, and 1 think it is the best remedy
for constipation and liver trouble
Foley's Orino Laxative is best for women
and children, as it is mild, pleasant and
effective, and is a splendid spring medi-
cine, as it cleanses the system and clears
the complexion