davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05
CHELSEA

Mrs Mary Allen returned SUNDAY
from q two weeks visit 20 Boo:hh' )
Nr and Mrs. W. *. Thompson, Mss
Ivy Norton Clifton Thompson ana
James Thompson were n Dresden and
PlttSton Sunday. calling on relatives.
The trip was made in tAs latters ne"
touring car.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Faucet and the
Misses Gussie and Ina Lapham Q,
f,tston were recent callers at W. X
Thompsons.
Mrs. Villa Hemenway made bust
ness trp TO Boston Saturday.
Miss Tia Cowan OF Gardiner. who has
cen the guest Of Mrs. Doris Cain. re-
turned Wednesday,
Stephen Reeves.
Dea'n recently entered Our midst and
moved stephen Reeves. one OF our
- Ahd respected citizens. Mr.. Reeves
=" formerly of Windsor. but has been
A0sns OF Chelsea for several years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05
OUIETEST FOURTH
FOR GARDINER

Gardiner residents thought last
year that they were being treated 10
a quiet Fourth but the one this year
has even that beaten. An almost
Sabbath-like stiffness pervaded the
city, broken only now and then with
the foot Of a horn or the snap Of
pistol Not a single arrest was
made for drunkenness and not an
incident worthy tie attention of the
police had been reported up to late
evening. All the stores with the eN-
ception of the fruit stores were clos
ed all day long. If John BarleycoFn
had any friends in Gardiner the|
treated him rather cooily All those
owning cars made the most OF y
pleasant day and went somewhere On
q trip. Travel on the steam and eleH-
trio roads was unusually Hght lot
such a day. HalloWell was some
thing Of an attraction and drew
MANY from Gardiner. The celebration
ut Lewiston also called some in th1t
direction. Tacoma Inn was report
ed as literally patroniZed and man!
families went to their camps on 'H'
stream or at Pleasant pond. the meet
of boats that renamed az theH Hl'''l
inss at the New Mills was reduced t.
a minimum. Some few disciples Of
Isaac Walton got an carly start Tor
the fishing grounds. Bells were ruAS
throughout the city and bonfire
started in Randolph. While the
Youngsters were up to their usual
night before pranks there was moth
ing of a serious nature reported. Inc
night before had but one feature.
Gilhooleys Cadet Band turned on'.
Securing an oldfa shioned chaise.
these Farmingdale musicians. ab""t
10 in number, loaded in some y"une-
er lads and with red fire burning
from the top, marched to Depot
square where about 2 o'clock they
gave really fine conceft-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05
THRIFT STAMP RECORD
OF GARDINER SCHOOLS

The following is the record for
Thrift Stamps, purchased by pupils
of the public schools of Gardiner,
Randolph and Farmingdale:
High school. $1,000; Highland
avenue S519.50; Spring street. Sl55-
50; New Mills, S2S1.55; Central
street. $1O5O60; Plummer street
S1240.16; South Gardiner. S274,55;
Lawrence. $1,000; Libby Hill S30.o5;
Winter street. $500; total for Gar
diner. S442270 Randolph; Grades
! and S, 1921 40; Grades ) and g.
S155.12: Grades :; and T. S111.61
Grades l and ., SCOTT; Undertook
$3.50 total for Randolph. S660.SO
Farmingdale, Grant street, S200.74;
North street, $3O.25; Burns school
$500; total for Farmingdale. S26S-
90. Total for district $685. 40.
Following is a list Of pupils who
have not been absent one-half day
for the school years Of 1917-191S;
Highland avenue-Leslie Runnel's,
Edna DAILY. Ruth Richardson. Bar
bara Hazard. Ray Pushard. Lucille
Cove, Kenneth Wing. Clifford Bon
rassa, Lillian Davis, Earl Neal. Ar
lene Belts. John DAILY.
Spring street-Hesper Frost.
New MlIs-Frank Baker. Richar
Kendall, Charles Weymouth, Ida
Monroe.
Central street-Ruth Richardson,
Joseph Mcnamara. Grace Speed
Irene Thornton. Ellen Hutchins. Rob
ert Simons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05
Elbridee G. Stoddard

E7bridge G. Stoddard died very
suddenly at the home of his daught-
en- Mrs. Rodney I'rohock, rs Acad-
envy street at o'clock Thursday ev-
ening, aged IS years and 10 months.
He is survived by a widow, three
sons, Joseph +. of New York. Eu-
gene Of Boston, Samuel A. Or Camp
Sewer. South Carolina. one daught-
er'Mrs- Rodney Frohock of this city
and brother, George. of Belgrade.
Funeral services will be held at the
home Of his daughter. 1G Academy
street. Sunday afternoon at . o'clock.
Rev. A, e. Townsend will oficiate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

He was a member Of Chelsea Grange
and served on the board OF selectnen
several years. He leaves a widow.
Mrs. Booth. who was severely burned
with steam and hot water last week,
is getting along nicely,
Colby Cooper and family OF Readfiell
and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Small of Rich
mond. were guests Sunday of MI and
Mrs Q. F. Cooper.
Ellie Cooper last week lost one of his
horses.
Clinton Cunningham and Harold
Cooper went to Readfeld Sunday and
returned Monday.
Miss Mary Searles Of Bar Harbor is
the guest for few days of her grand
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. E H. Collins.
MIR. and Mrs. A. y. Douglas and Mr.
and Mrs. E. II. Libby recently took an
auto trip TO Belfast.
Otis Katon has been ill for a few days
with a sore hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05
John Cummings

Word was received in Gardiner Thurs
day afternoon of the accidental drown
ing of John Cummings Of Walk ole
Mass, formerly Of Farmingdale. TIE
accident occurred on July 4th at Taun-
tor. No details could he learned. The
remains vi be brought TO Farming
dale Saturday. arriving here on the
o'clock train. Services will be held il
the Farmingdale cemetery about
O. clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05
NATIONAL Home

Officer of the day, Capt Stephen L.
Watson. 1 ~.
Mrs. B. E. Varnum has returned after
a short visit to friends in Bar Harbor.
Edmund Fl. Shaw has returned from
a furlough to visit friends in Portland.
Caleb f. Tufts, late co. A. 9th Mass.
Inf. a former member, has reported
for readmission.
Judson G. Fullerton, late Co |, o6th
L. S. Inf, has been granted discharge
from the home.
The picture program for Friday will
be Miss Madge Kennedy on nearly
Married." a six-part Goldwyn feature,
and a Pathe News reel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

Ernest Hassen the Is year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hassen Of
Chelsea met with very painful ac-
cident Thursday afternoon The
boy lighted some powder that he
had in bottle and in some way it
exploded and he was burned quite
badly about the face besides having
several cuts on his face from the
glass The services of doctor
were required. Thursday evening
he was reported as resting comfort
ably
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

v V y I Y I u :
Earned runs Togus 4. Two base
hits, Wood g. Hill. Stolen bases.
Wood. Hill ,. Stafford Narnum. Nc
Gouldrick Cusick. Merrill. Struck
out by McGouldrick II, by Webb g.
by Cusick ]. Double plays, Gray
and Latin. Therrien. Latin and Gray.
Hit by pitched ball by MCGouldrick g.
Wild pitch Cusick. Base on balls. by
McGouldrick s. Hamilton 3, Laflir .,
Cusick, Cronan, Merrill,) by Cusick
?. tPierce and McGouldrick) UNI
pire Jones. Time 215. Attendance
4UG
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05
Morrisey Perkins

Joseph E. Morrisey and Miss Ruth
Perkins were united in marriage
Yesterday morning, FIR. Thomas Nc
Laughlin performing the ceremony.
which took place in the chapel. The
couple were attended by Patrick
McGraw and Miss Katherine Buck
ley. The happy pair left for parts
unknown on short trip and on
their return will again be in Togus
where Mr.. Morrisey is employed as
nurse, E@a. a@
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05
Gardiner 9; Tcous 5

Togus lost it's afternoon gan
Gardiner, 8 to 5. Haskell ST
off for the Home boys and u
three and two-thirds innings all
seven hits, passed three men
was scored on by seven men.
finished the game, allowing
walk, four hits and was scored Z
two men. M
The visitors hit hard from
start and with costly errors ns
Home boys, had the game
early in the contest. TogQs
able to hit Jordan and was
to score except in the fift
and then errors entered
game.
The visitors hit hAfd. "
Jordan getting doubles and
ter a tsaple which incest 70
Home boys turned n tw
plays which helped old
ponents. The score
GARDIN13
=
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

Joseph Richards, the retiring head
of the stitching room at the Common
wealth Shoe and Leather Co, was
presented with a fine travelling bag on
Wednesday afternoon, by those who
have been under his charge. His
place is to be filled by William keene
Of Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05
Henry King was passenge
Thursday for Salisbury Beach.

Some Of the amateur gardeners Of the
city can hardly qualify in that class
next yeal, if one may judge from the
appearance of their gardens. Those
which have received painstaking care
have responded in fine shape and Of
course in other cases the reverse is
true
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05
THREE MEN ARE
HURT IN COLLISION

Nanceboro. July 4-In a head
on collision between motor
car used by the block signal
INSPECTOR and car used by section
men at Lambert Lake. FIVE miles west
q sanceboro today three section men
were critically injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05
FRIDAYS Concert Program

March-"Remembrance.
Overture-'Hermi Bells"
Waltz-"Pinafore."
Selection from "Masanieils."
Caprice-"Whistling Minstrels."
Medley-''The Blue and Gray"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

Frank Osborne, foreman Of the
lasting room in Hawkes. shoe fac
tory at Richmond was in this city
Thursday and called on Patrick
Donovan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Prescott OF
ton Of East Pittston We're holiday
visitors at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. d. Colburn of ms city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05
LOCAL NOTICE

Red Cross rooms at posgoriice open for
paymen, Of dues-due through May and
June. Open from 10 to Il A. NJ, , to 1
T. NJ
Gardiner Red Cross Chapter
jly3dst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

William johnson, who has been
receiving treatment in hospital in
Boston, returned to his home in this
city Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

Merton Spear, who is employed at
the LYNN works Of the General Elec-
trio Co, is passing few days win
his mother, Mrs. Flora f. spear
West Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

Melvin Bulxer DR. F. 3. Peabody
and Frank Osborne of Richmond
were in this city Thursday calling
on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

Miss Gertrude Leonard Of Water
Vile passed the 18th in this city as
the guest Of her mother, Mrs. Eliza
beth Leonard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

Mrs. William Shepherd Of Itch
field was the guest of friends in this
city on Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

Settimio Mascadri. who is en-
ploycd at North jay, passed the hol-
iday with his family in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

Miss stella Barnard of Sidney is
visiting at the home Of Mr. and
Mrs. c. +. Strickland of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

Mrs Estelle Wescott is visiting
relatives in jefferson over the 18th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

Deane Libby arrived Thursday from
New Haven. CT, to pass the summer
with his grandparents. Mr. and Mrs
Fred E. Potter. Dresden avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

Albert Gill Of North Jay visited
relatives in this city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

WHERE THE AMERICANS ADvANcED-The shaded area the
indicates the ground gained by the
Northwest Chateau Therr which they ROCKETS
and the village Vau The dash line indicates the batt
the attack the solid line
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

Joseph Tufts and Pearl Black have
returned from Camp De Fens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

Mrs Harry Boyer arrived Thurs
day from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

A. &. Snowe left Thursday for Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

Tessie and Maude Goodwin Of Lew
iston were visitors in Gardlner'
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

w. w. Vaughan went Thursday
to Boston on a few days visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs Lamont Of Bath were
guests Thursday Of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
X Wakefield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05
FROM HALLOWELL
HALLoWELL TELEPHONE 663.x

Grand Celebration and Field Day of Odd Fellows Com
pete Success From Every AngleErnest Hassan Has Pain
full acknowledgements
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

Miss Isabelle Randall Of Portland
arrived Thursday for few days VS.
it with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05
So NAMES IN
CASUALTY LIST
OF THURSDAY

washington. July 1.-The army
casualty list today contained fifty
two names, divided as follows:
y Killed in action, nine. Died IT
hounds, six. Died OF accidents
Ter cause. three. Died OF dj
Wounded severa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

William Faulkner of Bath passed
,rhursdav az guests Of Gardiner
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05
- Q II ~ IL .
TOGUs.

Earned runs, Gardiner >. Three
base hits, f. Canter Two base hits,
Webb. Jordan. Stolen bases, Latin,
NJ. Canter (0. Gray CO. v1'herrien.
Pierce (2). Stafford (2J, Hutchins.
Struck out. by Jordan s: by Haskell
4 by Hill. ). Double plaAs Haskell.
Hutchins and McGouldril L; Haskell
and Gould. Wild pitch, JoEdlA,
Base on balls, by JordaAlW d) !;
by Haskell 3. lTalbal ter,
ssss3. = Es@.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac r. Rothwell OF
New York City passed the holiday
with Randolph friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

Hiss Faith Runnells Of Bangor
passed Thursday with Garolner
friends, enroute for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

mrs. Harry BeHe aiiiHSN A"i .
day from Boston.
Joseph Tufts and Pearl Black have
returned from Camp Deems.
A. &. Snowe left Thursday for Port
land
Tessie and Maude Goodwin Of Lew
iston we're visitors in Gardiner,
Thursday.
Miss Isabelle Randall Of Portland
arrived Thursday for few days Wis
it with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs Isaac T. RothWell OF
New York City passed the holiday
with Randolph friends.
Simon Baitler of Randolph. left
Wednesday for Camp Devens to Visit
his brother.
Hiss Faith Runnells Of Bangor
passed Thursday with Gardner
friends, enroute for Boston.
William Faulkner of Bath passed
Thursday as guests Of Gardner
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs Lamont Of Bath were
y,ac+s Thursday of Mr. and Mrs. W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-05

Simon Raitler of Randolph. left
Wednesday for Camp Devens TO Visit
his brother.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-17

of The best General rules. This fur
nishcs oxygen from below, necessary
for the consumption of the coal gases,
and af the same time gives time for
them to be consumed before being
drawn up the chimney
3. All heat pipes in the cellar
should be thoroughly wrapped with
asbestos or similar covering to pre-
vent loss of heat by radiation.
t.. Crates should be cared for prop
crlv. \ short quick stroke of the
shaker handle will sift the ashes
through the CRATES. Leave CRATES in
a Nat position when shaking is fin
lshed Clean the ash pit daily to pre-
ven, damage TO CRATES.
T. Avoid poking and slicing the
nre-bed 1t causes draft holes and
clnkcrs.
s. Never shake a fire that is low
until YOU have put on a little fresh
coal and given it time to ignite. A
Thin fire wastes coal. Disturb the fire
Us little as possible.
Rules For Hot Air Furnaces
I. Provide cold AIR drops from up
per floors SO as to insure return
from all rooms 10 The air
intake OF the furnace.
D. ReeulJte the window Of the cold
air bcN so as TO avoid too great
current OF outside air, especially on
very cold day.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-17

dry swamp and sWrling autumn
leaves they crept with eager pace. till,
urged 6n to madness by the ever more
furious wind. they joined hands in
the -. Louis Valley near Floodwood
in one wild burst of flamss.
The devil dance was on indeed.
The Cloquet mills coughed and
shirked. Duluth lay secure in her civic
night and Moose Lake cared little for
fire in the distant woods.
But the ore trains were blocked on
the Great Northern tracks, a matter of
international importance at the pres
ent time, and the first word of warn
ing was sounded in Cloquet. II was
not a very loud warning and no one
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-17

town.
TO be sure the wind was rising
steadily. hut what %, that? Let sail
ors cast their eve a.ott and trim their
sails with cautious care. it mlttcrod
not to men with sold ground beneaI d
their feet 10 was dry? Yes. twenty
inches short of rain in twenty months.
bu, the fire ranger was an able man
and surely he could handle The little
tract Of 107 townships that were his
20 watch alone. Wind and smoke
had come before and no one had been
the worse for il.
So. "On with the dance"
Better had the land lubbefs needed
the wind and not rested so secure in
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-17

the temperature Of the water; but il
it rises above the top of the glass
there IS too much water in the boiler
and some must be drawn off; and If
It sinks below the bottom OF the glass
some more water must be let into the
boiler.
A. Be sure that the exhaust valve
OF each radiator works. Sometimes
these valves need cleaning with a pin
or soaking IN kerosene. II in doubt
about one OF them unscrew ii from
the radiator when the fire is low and
there is no steam pressure. or else
after turning off the radiator If you
can blow through it, It is all right II
not it must be cleaned until YOU can.
Don't fail to replace it. 1t is advisable
10 have an extra valve to replace any
one that IS temporarily out OF order.
5. Don't fail to study the General
Rules. applicable to all heating plants.
and also to keep the boiler fiues clean.
Rules For Hot Water Boilers
l. All the water should be emptied
from the plant and clean water put
in at least as often as every spring
and every autumn.
.. When the first fire of the sea-
son is built, as the water gets heated
take the radiator key and open up the
exhaust valve of each radiator in turn
until all the air remaining in each
radiator is allowed to escape. Re-
peat this operation occasionally TO
make sure there is no air interfering
with free circulation of the water.
3. Always be sure that water shows
in the glass gauge of the exhaust
tank, which is usually located in the
top story of the house above the level
of all radiators.
q. Be sure the boiler Is covered
with asbestos. as well as the pipes in
the cellar.
3. Study carefully the General
Rules relating to all types of plants.
Keep heating surfaces of the boiler
well cleaned.
The nation must maintain its health,
but there Is no conflict between health
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-11-17

struction of good sized modern town
Three days after the fire, reconstruc-
ton had commenced. SO thankful
were the people for their escape that
scarcely voice was heard TO bemoan
the loss of property, as complete and
thorough as well it could be.
Such was the astounding story OF
| Cloquet and pity it is that others
could not have been as fortunate.
The devil dance was not confined
TO the St. Louis Valley. A branch OF
it shot across the swamps to the
southeast and closed in on the i'll
starred town of Moose Lake. They
/ laughed at such warning as they had.
| No relief trains came to take them
! out. The blow was swift and terrible.
lt bathed a wide stretch of country in
flames and literally tore out the center
of the town. leaving a fringe of houses
along one edge. Destruction was swift
/ and complete. People were burned
in the houses in the town, drowned in
the lakes where they had taken
refuge, smothered in root cellars,
overtalIen on the roads and trapped in
the woods. One couple put their seven
children in the root cellar of safety
while they went to get their stock.
The fire cut them off from the root
cellar Through some miracle they
escaped. but only to find their seven
little ones smothered to death by the
smoke and gases. The loss OF life on
every side was frishtful.
Still another branch of the devil
dance left the st. Louis valley 10 the
Eastward and descended all unherald- 4
ed on the far flung eastern suburbs OK
Duluth. A night raid form the forest
on mighty city. Two hundred deaths
tells the horrible story.
Between these towns including an
area of thirty miles across, lies desola-
ton. Many another smaller town felt
the heavy hand of the forest fire, and
paid a heart-breaking toll of human
lives Many a tragedy was played that
night in isolated forests far from any
helping hand. Many an unselfish hero
died unknown in vain attempts TO save
the ones he loved. Many little
group OF charred and blackened bodies
tells the story OF fleeing families over
taken in helpless flight on those lonely
forest trails.
The loss of marchantable timber
was comparatively small in the light
of the area covered. but even that
when the young growth is included
will be a staggering total. The loss
of property, owing to the destruction
OF so many towns and country homes
will be enormous. The loss OF life Is
simply appalling even in these times
of war when ever swelling casualty
lists make life seem lightly held. II
is by far the most disastrous fire in
history. and when the
whole truth is known few will be
found to surpass it anywhere.