Fire threatens city buildings but is controlled quickly
An alarm at 9 oclock Wednesday night called the fire department to Swain on Poros Avenue where the roof was ablaze. Water streams quickly brought the blaze under control and prevented a larger fire. upper floor damaged and water caused notable destruction. Home insured for 240 and furniture for 1000 with German Americas Insurance. Evening activities included a photograph session and church events noted plus a weekly home gathering and Sunday school planning for the Methodist church with remarks on attendees and future services.
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Poros
German- Americas Insurance Company
F. Parkinson
Swain
Incendiary Fire and Local Building Contracts Reported
An attempted arson struck a shed near the Otter building and main structure, with smoke spotted about 10 o'clock. Investigations note the blaze started in a paper pile next to a stable partition. the fire was extinguished by 10:10 and was deemed accidental with no held culprit. Separately, campus construction bids totaling about 218,000 dollars are recorded for a memorial chapel project including concrete work, roofing, and carpentry tasks by named firms. A wedding at the bride’s mother’s home in Menia Park celebrated Mr. Poole and Miss Horton, described as prominent residents. Comments on art exhibitions and social events mention Mrs. Sarley’s painting sales and planned July 17 appearances, with attendees from local clubs and associations.
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