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Furious Flames Raze Vineyard Skating Rink and Carriage Works
Fire at dawn destroyed the Vineyard roller skating rink on Jefferson street and adjacent carriage works of B Clapp & Bon. Five of J L Reade’s horses were rescued. property losses around 310,000 to 315,000 with little insurance. Water supply issues and cold hampered firefighting. rumors of rebuilding to extend the rink. Local residents helped evacuate and guard embers, while community appeals followed for aid and aid to families.
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Vineyard
Oldpp & Wenee
Esas
Jefferson Street
B. Clapp & Bon
Ww. Robinson
Gare & Do
Robinson
E. Clapp & Son
Thomas Hart
Hinman & Ward
Jackson Street
Upton Shops
E. Clapp & Gon
Blackecarth
Citisens
James J. Upton
C. E. Gridley
Ita
K. Clapp & Bon
J. L. Reade
Reade
Upton
Beade
Harvey Footer
Charlie Wright
Nick Bird
E. Clapp & Bon
George Edmonds
J. J. Reade
Hartford
Hart's Mill
Mr. Reade
B. C. News