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Fire Destroys County House in Thurmont
The News Frederick Md reports a two story six room house burned east of Catoctin near Kelly's Store road with most furniture saved and clothing destroyed. Mrs Ridge and three children were away at a neighbor's when the fire started around 3 39 p m. Guardian Hose Company sent two pumpers but delayed alarm and water shortages worsened losses.
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Frederick
Guardian Hose Company of
Thurmont
Ernest Ritke
Catoctin
Kelly's Store Road
Furnace
U.S. 15
Ridge
Oth
J. Ss. Wecht
Jors
Nevessap
Shone Thurmont
Weybright