Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-22


eral chimneys remain standing.
' Second Destructive Fire
This is the second destructive fire
that has swept the building of the
organization within past five years.
The erection of the building which
was burned last night, was started in
1915 after the Lucknow structure
had been destroyed some months be-
fore.
The blaze is believed to have orig
mated on the second floor and soon
spread to other sections of the build
ing, famed by the fast moving south
west gale. The Camp Curtin fire
company which arrived on the scene
a short time after notified of the
fire, was considerably handicapped
in its efforts to quench the flames,
which had assumed considerable pro-
portions when it arrived. because of
the distance the building is
located from fire hydrants. The dis
tance was so great that no lines
could be strung by the firemen, and
they had to depend upon chemicals
alone.
Much of the furnishings of the
first floor were saved by the persons
in charge of it at the time, by mem
unable to assist with the chemicals
and by members of the organization
who arrived within a short time after
learning of the fire. Rugs, athletic
equipment furniture and a large
share of valuable trophies are among
The articles that were saved from de-
struction.
Much CONSERVATION was caused
'tmong members to-day over the loss
II their golf clubs and other personal
property. Many of the clubs burned
we're treasured for years and cannot
Je replaced
Officials of the club who arrived on
he scene shortly after the fire was
discovered and who made an investi-
cation, are positive that defective wir-
ag is responsible for the flames
\ short circuit resulted and set
'Gimes to surrounding material. The
lanes, when discovered, We're fast
;urning along the flooring of the second
loor, adjoining the rooms containing
he shower baths.
The blaze was discovered by Albert
''rossard. an employe. and he at once
-ot in communication with members
( the organization in this city. Police
rficals were soon notified and the
amp Curtin Fire Company sent to the
Gene number of Country Club men,
hers started to the fire themselves.
The structure was a mass of flames
''hen the fire company and the members
grived there in high-power automobiles
nd it was at once seen that there was
tile possibility of saving the building
the efforts OF most We're bent on
ttlvage work.
Rugs. furniture many golf clubs, tro-
lies and other athletic material on
le first floor, were practically all got
out. Everything contained in the
ckers on the second floor together
18th the furnishings, We're entirely con.
,Imed
Golf equipment. including clothing
'ubs. etc, were burned. These were
'ractically all personal property, and
any prominent Harrisburgers were
sers. The greater portion of this per
pnal property was uninsured. 1t is
npossble to estimate the loss.
The fire was quite complete in its
,structive work. Not a particle OF
, bmbustible material was unburned and
,re only portion of the structure re.
aiming in position are the walls and
'le chimneys. And even the limestone
ed to construct the walls. is believed
= have been made entirely unfit for
yrther use.
The cellar of the building contains
considerable quantity OF coal. which
as fired by the flames, Thus far. il
IS been impossible to outen this and
day a large portion of it is burning
! nd in a red hot condition.
In addition to Mr.. Fussard. his wife
:mory Fussard. chef. and two other
Employees were in the building at the
me The golf professional. George
ohnson. was not in the building. All
is equipment except a few pieces
was lost
II. S. Herman. president of the
iub. was pne' of the first members
- nthe ground. Rebuilding plans
ad not iyeen' consideretl' late to-day