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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
SOLDIER GETS NINETY DAYS.
Philip cshiI Charged With Being I'm
pIicsted in McCabe Assault

Philip Cahill. a Fort Monroe artii-
Ieryman. was fined $50 and costs by
Mayor Louis P. Furness. in the Phoe-
rus police court Yesterday morning.
ur-n a warrant charging him with as
s7ultine John McCa5e. n veteran OF
the National. Soldiers Home. Cahiii
Is said 10 have assiyies: r. p. Fentcn.
a discharged soldier. In r0bbing Nc
Cabe of an overcos;. which Fentcn
had sold 70 the veteran. II IL SAID
NcCshe was pretty roughly treated
by the two young men Cahill viii
have TO spend ninety days in jail. as
he vas unable to paw the sne.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
Memorial Baptist Church.

This morning at II O'Clock and this
evening at 1880 o'clock the pulpit OF
our church will be filed by a pastor
from Harrisonburg. Va. Rev. w. I.
Wingfield. This brother is spoken OF
Is MIST excellent preacher and it Is
earnestly hoped that all members OF
the church and congregation will be
present TO hear this visiting minister.
The public is most cordially invited.
The Mems Bible class Will meet
PR mptly this morning at 9:45 O'Clock.
All members are requested to be pres
ent and all men are most cordially
invited.
Sunday school at $50 a. m.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening at o'clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
JOHN THOMPSON DIES
IN WILLIAMSBURG
Well Known Hampton Man Passes
Away at Hospital-Funerai
This Afternoon.

MT. John Thompson. Sc years DID,
the father of Messrs. II. 5. Thompson
and Arthur II. Thompson. of this city
and Mr.. Frank il. Thompson, OF
Brooklyn. died in Williamsburg yes
terday at noon.
Mr. Thompson Is also survived ny
his wife. who makes here home with
her ssn in Linden avenue.
Mr.. Thompson was born In New
York state and for several years fol-
lowed the pursuits of farming. He
came TO Hampton many years ago
and was known 10 a circle OF ac-
'quaintances as good conversational
list and n man OF upright habits. He
was taken sick about two months ago
and nj the suggestion Of the family
physician was sent TO the hospital
in Williamsburg for treatment.
The body will be brought TO Hamp-
ton this afternoon by Major Frank
G. Rees, who will go to the ancient
capital city for the body this morning.
Funeral services will be conducted
at o'clcck this evening from the
home of Mr.. Arthur Thompson, in
Linden avenue. by Rev. w. s. Trim
Bile, of the Presbyterian church. The
interment will be private and VIII
take place In St Johns cemetery to-
morrow mcrning.
The following gentlemen Will meet
the body at the Chesapeake 4 Ono
station this evening and act as pail
bearers Messrs. Albert Howe. J. +.
Lacross. George w. Buck. W. +. Law
sen, 5. II. Sayre and Charles h.
Hewns.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
TO BUILD BRICK STORE.
Popular Phoebus Merchant Awards
Contract for Modern Structure.

Mr. James +. Giant, who conducts
hardware business in Phoebus. has
awarded ii contract for the erection
OF n brick store house to Mr.. Charles
Hlllman. Phoebus contractor. The
new building will be constructed on
the present site of Mr.. Grants store.
The lower floor will be used as the
stcre-room, while the second hoor
will be made into residential apart
ments. II will he medorenly fitted up
and will be one of the best equipped
brick buildings in the rapidly growing
.tDwn of Phoebus. The new building
will cost something over $4,000.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
COLONEL ToWNsLEY NAMED.
Commandment at Fort Monroe Chair
man OF Beard.

Colonel Clarence p Townsley, com
handing officer at Fort Msnroe. has
been designated by the war depart
ment as chairman of the board. which
will revise the recommendations OF
the b ard of officers appointed several
years ago.
The order designating the board is
given below:
"A board OF oncers com
posed OF Lieutenant Colonel
Clarence p. Townsley. coast artillery
corps; Maj Mason M. Patrick. ceirs
of engineer: Maj. John l.. Hayden,
coast artillery corps. and Maj. Frank
w. Coe. east artillery corps, is APP
pointed to meet al the call of the
senior member OF the beard TO revise
the Recommendations cf the board I.
ofieefs appointed in paragraph II,
Special Orders. No. 1893. May I, 1906,
war depar tment, with view to IN
corp rating therein such changes as
have teen suggested by Practical eX-
perience In the artillery district OF
Chesapeake bay since 1906 and have
r,.sulted from new developments and
approved notifications in tyre fire.
control Installations since that time"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
ALL ARE INVITED.
President Curtis Issues Call for Mem
ber3 to Associated Charities.


Sheriff r. X. Curtis, president of the
Hampton Associated Charities. which
was recently organized. yesterday Is
sued the following invitation t. all
persons in Hampton 10 join the OF =
ganization and help in taking care
of th Sc in need here:
An Associated Charity Society has
teen organized in HAMPTON and all
persons are invited TO become mem
bers thereof. Membership fee. 81. All
are Invited to hiring. % the notice OF
the superintendent. Mr.. Charles Hef-
feiinger. any cases OF want. which
may have come under their notice.
"R. X. CrsTIS. President"
As the cold weather has Drought
about much suffering the association
is going a good work and everyone
should send in a dollar for the men,
bership card.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
Anxious About Teddy's Arrival.
(By Associated PRESS

BERLIN Feb. h2.-The foreign Of
flee has endeavored for some weeks TO
learn just when former President
Roosevelt expects to be III Germany,
but it is still in the dark as to the
dtstingt ished Americans plans. 1t
has been widely published that he
would be in Berlin on April 2S. but II
this Is so 1t is mt known officially
and the situation is embarrassing In
a way as Emperor Williams spring
plans cannot be definitely arranged In
the meantime. because his M sty
proposes to be in the capital when his
guest arrives.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
PH0EBUS BAPTiSTS
WAY CALL Mr.. HARRELl
North Carolina Minister to Conduct
Revivai-Announce for
Hampton Churches Today.

The congregation of the PhoebGs
iiaytist church. which has been Win
out a pastor for several months. VIII
probably extend a call in the next
few days to Rev. J. T. Harrell. or
Eurie, n. c. lie has been pastor Of
the church at Eurie for the past ten
years and is a minister of high stand
ing Mr.. Harrell has been invited TO
visit Phoebus and conduct revival ser
vices during the latter part of Fen
ruary.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
Whiskey Committee Gives Hearing.
(By Associated Press-)

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Feb. IL
Having completed the regulations Tor
the labelling. marking and branding OF
whhskev in accordance with the prin-
ciple laid dSwn by President Taft in
his decision of What is Whiskey?
the committee which prepared the
new rules. will give an opportunity
next Wednesday to the interests al
fected TO appear bef-re /, Cor the p'T-
pose OF offering aHy oprcsitin it may
have for making suggestions for modi-
fication.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION
Queen Street Brick Store Business
Property.

Queen Street Brick Store BUSINESS
Property.
shall sell to the highest bidder in
front of the Court House on Satur
day, March 5, 1910, at II O'Clock
noon my business property which
consists of Two Brick Store Build
ings on the north side of Queen
street in the City of Hampton. Va;
said lot fronts go feet on Queen
street and runs back $50 and 155
feet. This sale also includes the
street on the west side of the store
property that leads from Queen street
to Franklin street
The three story brick building is
25xsG and the second and third floors
ere fitted up for residence or hotel
purposes, and with modern cOnven-
fences. The two-stOry brick building
Is 3OxSO. and the second floor is
fitted up with modern conveniences
for residence purposes. At reason
able rents this property would bring
81 400 rer year. The property as It
lands cost the owner $4,000. Each
store viii be put up separately, then
the property will be put up as whole
md should the bid as whole be
more than the total of the bids
separately, then the property will be
sold as a whole. Reasonable terms
can be arranged. THOMAS HAIR
NOND, Owner.
NJ. o. LACKEY. Auctioneer.
For further details as TO property
and terms see NJ. o. Lackey, Auction
Ger. or W. W. Woodward, Attorney.
I3-20-27.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
Form -ovtIaw" League.


BOSTON. MASS. Feb. 12.-An
outlaw" baseball league was formed
in this city today at meeting of
number of men from val ioCs eastern
cities. II is to sc known as the Unit
ed States League. with Dr. G. II. Law
on. OF Paterson. y. j.. as president.
and Louis A. Doueher. Of Boston. as
secretary. The cities in which, i Is
said clubs will be placed are Boston.
Providence. Bro kiyn. Newark. Tren-
ton. Paterson. Y. J.. Philadelphia ana
Baltimore.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13

For falling g return $50. which
was paid to him through an acciden;
By MAYOR Thornton ?. jones. lze1kie
Bariw. a negro hos. vas fined $40 and
COSTS n the police court yesterday
morning by Acting Mayer c. vernon
STlaficy.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
MOORE CASE COMPROMISED.
Widow Of the Man Eiectrocuted to Re-
ceive Sum Of $1,000.

Announcement wls made yesterday
that the widw of w. Ludwell Moore.
the Iineman. who was electrocuted IN
Mallory avenue several days ago, has
been awarded the sum OF $1,000 by
the Newport News & Old Point Rail
way & Electric Company.
The award wes made as c,mpro-
mise and there will be no legal pro-
ceedings in the case as the papers
covering the compromise were filed
in the Office # Clerk of the Courts
II. II. Holt yesterday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
CARGO Ct 100 Tons of Fertilizer.

The schooner Federal Hill. ladened
with 100 tons Of fertilizer. docked al
the Hefelfnger wharf yesterday and
began unloading her cargo. The fer
tilizer. which is the largest consign-
ment ever brought 20 Hampton. was
consigned 70 the J. W. Rive Com
pany
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
PRESBYTERIAN Church.

At the Presbyterian church THIS
morning a public reception of new
members will be had in connection
with the regular services. The pas
tor. Rev. W. 8. Trimble. will preach
at IL o'clock On The Higher Rock,
and at $50 p. m, The Drink Curse
This afternoon at o'clock Mr.. Trim
BILE will preach at Price Memorial
chapel.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
Mr.. Hurke's Grandson Dead.

Mr.. S. s. Cunningham. in Locust
street. has received a telegram from
his son-in-law. Mr.. Walter II. Burke.
Of Leesbcgg, announcing the death OF
the infant son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Burke.
The little boy was three Gays cid. He
was also a grandson of Mr.. NJ. +.
Burke. in Holt street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
Birthday Party and Musical.

The Ladies' Bible class OF Central
Methodist church will held a birthday
party and musical Friday evening.
February Is, in the lecture room OF
the church. Admission not to exceed
p cents. IL
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
For Fire insurance see NJ. o.
LACkEV.
.f-o~~ arT uoffah1o rorrraufra d


n yorr propcrty cannot - rented BY
- q. iACKEY there y no use any
che cise trying n he = handling
ycur business vou can rest assured
that " the property can b. rented a.
al ~ can FRI the tenant HiS cfice
a. f1c ncst equipped Real Fstafc
Business IN the city. T.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
ST. Johns Episcopal.

At Old st. Johns Episcopal church
This morning and this Afternoon the
rector. Rev Reverdy Estill. ID. d., VIII
conduct the usual services.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13

Christian Science services will be
held at i3 Hope street this morning
1t IL O'Clock. Subject. THE Sui.
Testimony meeting Wednesday even
ing at o'clock. sx2
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
w. o. Lsckey Agent for Large Bond
C.a.sr

Having been appointed agent .or
t~o Of the largest boTding companies
doing business. Nr. Lackey Is nov in
POSITION to furnish bonds for all kind
ca contract work Court Bonds En-
Iioymcnt Bonds. and in fact almost
any Kind q bond needed When IN
nced n = bond Il viii be WORTH your
While . call on MR. I-ACKEY. Il.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
SALE OF STOCK OF
GROCERIES, ETC

TRUSTEES SALE OF STOCK OF
GROCERIES,, ETC.
The undersigned will sell at public
auction On Tuesday, February -.
1910. at 10 o'clock. in the store house
lately occupied by Samuel Jacobs. on
.aellen street. Phoebus. Virginia. a
certain stock of groceries consisting
CT canned fruit, vegetables, meats,
etc.
The said stock may be sold in
Parcels or be sold as whole. Terms
of said sale. CASH.
An inventory of the said stock can
be had upon application.
VIM. c. l.. TALlAFERRO, Trustee
In bankruptcy of SAMUEL JACOBS,
Hampton, Virginia. l0-12-13-15.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13

FOR SALE-VALUABLE PATENTS.
Sell at sight. Address. PATENTS
Daily Press office, Hampton. Va.
f-1l-tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
First Methodist.

Rev. John A. Taylor. of Richmond
will fiji the pulpit of the First Metho-
dist church this morning ar II O'Clock,
and tonight the pastcr. Rev. G. w.
Wray. will preach on The An Pre-
vailing Name
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13

Miss Mamie l.. Copeland has re
turned to her home in Victoria ave
me. after spending several week;
with friends in Richmond.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
Hampton Bartist.

Usual services will be conducted
this morning and tonight in the
Hampton Baptist church by the pas
tor. Rev. +. Pendleton Jones, ID. d.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
SOCIAL-PERSONAL.

Mrs. Claude Armistead will leave
tomorrow for Alexandra, where nhe
will visit her daughter, Miss Dorothy
Armistead, who is attending school IN
that city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13

That's the est n you attach the
Sas D.; water heater to your present
bathroom arrangements. Hot water
1ffhu . second. Ask MR. MAR
SHALL. ~ explain u TO you. ls-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13

Mrs. Charles Hardennerg. who has
been visiting her sister. AIMS. Charles
Butler. in Phoebrs. will return today
20 her home in Richmond.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13

trr q tang 81 beauty and ~ forever
e. those using them these cold DAYS
Don't cost much 10 have one IN you,
room. Mr.. MARSHALL says. DC.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13

TENANT FOR so
acre farm over four miles from
Hampton. good house. barn. stables.
&c. 500. RANSONE BROS, Real
Estate, % ~ King st, ID. "
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
=HAWPTON. PHOEBCS AND OLD POIN
Truck Farm for Rent

co acres on shell road near ear line.
Good house and barn. see NJ. q.
LACKloY. l3.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
LOST

7 OST-cO5 y CLOVER LEAF PIN
between Normal school barn aad
crnrfery. reward n rcfsrrcd ~
MAJOR y. = sF-NpTlES. SiuK -
Il.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-FIVE MONTHS OLD
setter dog. Apply to Box 81. Fort
Monroe, Va. VIII sell for SO. Il.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13

FOR RENT-NICE DRY STABLE.
will accommodate two horses and
wagon. Apply to 22 North King
street for information. II.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
For Rent. Stores.
ser Rent. Dwellings

FtF WV 0@NNNt
Newport News Ave.
locust ST.
Elizabeth St.
Victoria Ave.
Queen 81.
All streets IN tho city. See v. o
TACkEYt i.
A. Hull On. Rate Drug store fae
cigars are 1882. T.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13

Mrs. Frederick Cunningham. who
has been sick with the grip In her
home in Ncrth King street. was re-
ported as improved yesterday
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13

Ms. Sarah Y. Darden Is quite sick
in her home in Newport News ave-
nue..
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13

Nice Flat For Rent
in brick building, Queen 81. See NJ.
q. 1.ACkEY. -.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13

Victoria Avenue Lot A. Bargain.
90 o. front So VI @. I.AgKEI T.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
WANTED.

WANTED TO PENTHOUSE CEN
trally located with modern cOnyen-
fences by March 18th. "XYZ," Care
Daily Press. ID.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
THE COM ct

YOU SAW, BUT DID YOU SEE
OUR DISPLAY OF VIRGINIA DARE
AND SCUPPERNONG WINE A
choice Wine for Ladies and Gentle
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13

IN br.ck buildinE. oaccn 81 sec "
g. TkCEEY ~
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13

Rev. and Mrs. John F. Cuthrien,
who have been spending several days
with Mr. and Mrs. George W. Ashby,
in Newport News avenue, have re-
turned u their home in Reidsville.
Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
For Rent. Dwellings

Newport News Ave.
Locust St.
Elizabeth ST.
Victoria Ave.
Queen St.
AT streets In The city. See VI. q.
f.ACKEY. "a
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13

Victoria Avenue Lot At a Bargain
% n. front. See " o. i1ACkEl. u
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-WIIL RENT HALF
of my house or less, furnished or
unfurnished. l34 Thirteenth street.
10.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-13

OLD RElihBlES.
>. a. FULLER a SON. Cut Rats
Family Store. Nos. ? ard = NAL
Iory street, Phoebgs. Va.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-01
FIRE At Dixie.
DIaxs in Butcher Shop, Caused by Elk.
pIesion, Monaeed Much Property.

DIaxs in Butcher Shop, Caused BY Ex-
PIesion, Msnaesd Much Property.
Special to Times Republican.
Dixie, Dec. Tuesday evening
about 6 o'clock the alarm Of fire was
sounded and rush made for the
scene the butcher shop. The hollow
wire attached to the gasoline tank
used for lighting the shop had in some
way severely burned Casper johnson.
the only occupant Of the shop. about
the face and set fire to the building.
The flames were soon bursting thru
the windows in the rear of the build
ing and rapidly gaining Roadway into
the upper story.
This threatened to be one Of the
most disastrous fires Dixie ever had, as
stiH breeze was blowing from the
northwest and once beyond control It
would have swept the entire south
east portion of the town. The fire
company was soon on the scene and
with two streams Of water had the
flames quickly under control. The
building was badly damaged. but the
loss was covered by insurance. Aaash-
land Bros stock OF meat was damaged
and the furniture and household ef-
fects in the upper rooms occupied by
]. E. Squiers, were badly smoked and
water soaked.
This event demonstrates that 1t pays
for a town, even tho small, to have
good water system.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-01
LEH,oA ELECTION LEGAL.
Litigation Over Enlargement Of Terri
tory Gomez to End.

Fort Dodge. Dec. 1.-The plants OF
the Lehigh Sewer Pipe and Tile Com
pany are in the Incorporated limits OF
the town of Lehigh beyond doubt as
will be found in the ruling of Judge
C. L. Albrook who decided the action
brought by 1t against the town OF
Lehigh in district court after two days
OF investigation. The court decided in
favor. OF the defendant and dismissed
the case Tho costs. amounting to
3159.6O will he assessed against the
plaintiff companies.
Trial OF the case which has occa-
stoned much interest in this vicinity
began last Monday morning and con-
tinued with but little interruption I'M
til Tuesday evening.
An investigation OF the ballots. re-
moved from the ballot box prior to
the fall election by Clerk Bryant OF
the district court. showed that there
had been no Illicit balloting a. nj
legged in the petition of tho platnt'r.
The election. extending tho corpora.
ton lines to include some of the
brick and tile manufactures. among
them the plant OF the Lehigh Sewer
Pine and Tie Company the Lehigh
Clay Products Company and the
Campbell Brothers Company who
started the present litigation, the
court found valid and the action
against the town Of Lehigh hardly
sustained by the evidence intro
duced.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-01
NEWS OF NEW SHARON.
Benefit For Larry Fitzgerald-SpslIins
Contest Winners.

Special to Tim es-RepublicAn.
New Sharon. Dec. 1.-The friends OF
Larry Fitzgerald. who had his foot
nearly blown away last week by the
accidental discharge of a shot gun. are
arranging benefit performance for
him at the Star theater for tomorrow
(rriday) evening
The judges announce the foil wing
as winners in the boosters spelling
contest: First prize. $40, Roy Cater
son: second, So. F. F.. Walker: third.
$3.50; Barbara Leichtle; fourth, $3.50.
A. r. Hardesty: fifth. 81, Herbert Rea:
sixth, 81, N. NJ Eaton: seventh. 81.
Alvin Mitcheltree: eighth, 81. Max
Heitsman; ninth, 81. Scott Wilson:
tenth. 81, Mrs. ]. F. Shelley. The first
seven were correct and the Judges de-
cided by drawing the names from a
hat.
David Mcdowell has recently moved
his family from Montana here and Is
occupying the George Way fam near
Union Mills
Miss Florence Barbour has returned
from Washington. ID. c.. where she has
been employed for year or so.
NJ. Cooper is the new Standard OH
Company agent here. taking the place
of Mr. Miller, resigned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-12-01
BAD FIRE At MONROE.
-Four Business Buildings With Con
tents Totally Destroyed.

-Four Business Buildings With Con-
tents Totally Destroyed.
Newton, Dec. Fire starting from
defective fiue destroyed four build
ings in Monroe Yesterday and for q
time threatened the destruction OF the
entire business district Only the wall
liant efforts Of the citizen body and the
favorable course Of the wind. saved the
town from a loss twice as great. The
IRE originated at 1920 in the after
noon. and had gained considerable
Roadway before noticed.
Owing to the fact that the town is
absolutely without fire protection. the
fighters were unable to control the
flames until the loss had reached $1O,-
900. A half a block on the north side
of the park was totally destroyed, and
several times buildings on the west
side broke into flames. 1t was but
few months ago that the people OF
Monroe turned down proposition 70
purchase a chemical engine. which
would have given. them sufficient fire
protection.
Fire started In the Racket store.
which is three doors from the north
west corner of the park. Owing to
the fact that the wind was blowing
from the northwest and that the first
two buildings on the north side were
brick, they were saved. The fire then
consumed four buildings to the east