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'WILLIAMSPORT'S BIG FIREConcluded from first page.fi!ini* ie4Uf♦{!f!!ij1tat\were checked in their march andathe fire soon gotten under control. This, however, was accomplished by the excellent aid of the Attica fire department which, in the meantime had been loaded on a fiat car, and drawn by the Govingtju branch engine, had arrived on the scene.When the flames were subdued it was found that Biggs’ store and stoek were both a total loss. Stephenson’s news stand and the postoffice fixtures had beenremoved as bad also Evans’ grocery stock, but all were more or less damaged. Of the north end of the block nothing remained but the brick walls, as far down as the opera house, standing as mute testimonies of the power of the destroying element.The postoffice building was owned by Mrs. H. D. Thomas, the brick south by Mr. Biggsand the room destroyed in which was Evans' grocery was owned by Henry Tuttle. Luppolds’ hardware next door was pretty badly scorched and the stock somewhat damaged by removal. All carried insurance but none will be near repaid for their loss.This is one more strong argument in favor of waterworks inWest Lebanon. If Williamsport, with her two fire companies andassisted by the company from Attica have such a battle to save her brick buildings, where will West Lebanon, without a drop of water be when the destroying element fastenes its relentless, fingers upon our homes and business houses? Don’t wait till the fiery rafters of your own homestead are falling about your ears before you give waterworks a thought. Be men and protect your homes as far as lies in your power. One big fire will pay for half of the system. Save this fire and apply the amount saved to the protection of your property. Use your brains and figure upon the question a little. You will find they will pay for themselves be- j sides saving your home from total destruction. In the time of snows and rains prepare forthe dry inflammable weather!lt;1(11
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West Lebanon Gazette
West Lebanon, Indiana, US
Thu, Jan 30, 1902
Page 4
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Joshua R.
IN, USA 06 Jul 2021
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