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The Warner Sun
Warner, Brown County, South Dakota
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Fire broke out late on Jan. 17 in J. B. Carpenter's general store in Bath, spreading to W. J. Huey's adjoining drug store. Citizens contained it, saving the warehouse but causing $13,000 loss to Carpenter (insured $5,000) and $1,500 to Huey (insured $200). No casualties; Carpenter plans to rebuild.
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Carpenter's General Store and Huey's Drug Store Burned.
BATH, Jan. 17.—[Special]—At 11:25 o'clock last evening a fire broke out in J. B. Carpenter's store. It had gained considerable headway when discovered, and no one knows how it originated. The flames were soon communicated to the building adjoining, which was occupied by W. J. Huey as a drug store. The citizens turned out at once, and it was through their efforts that the fire was prevented from destroying the entire business portion of the town. J. B. Carpenter's store was a story and a-half high, and contained a stock of general merchandise valued at $10,000. The building was worth $2,000. Immediately back of the store was a warehouse filled with goods. An effort is being made to save this building. The drug store and contents were valued at $1,500. Part of the stock was saved. The building was owned by Carpenter and the stock by W. J. Huey.
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1:30 a. m. The fire is still burning but the flames are under control. The warehouse was saved but was somewhat damaged by fire and water.
2:15 a. m. Carpenter had some insurance on his stock and buildings. He will rebuild. There was $200 insurance on the drug stock.
3:00 a. m. Carpenter places his loss on stock and buildings at $13,000, with about $5,000 insurance. The rooms over the drug store were occupied by Mr. Huey, who saved most of his household goods as well as part of his drug stock.
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Bath
Event Date
Jan. 17.
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no casualties reported. carpenter's losses on stock and buildings: $13,000 with $5,000 insurance. huey's drug store and contents: $1,500 with $200 insurance. warehouse saved but damaged by fire and water. huey saved most household goods and part of drug stock. carpenter will rebuild.
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Fire broke out at 11:25 p.m. in J. B. Carpenter's general store, which had gained headway before discovery; origin unknown. Flames spread to adjoining W. J. Huey's drug store. Citizens' efforts prevented spread to entire business district. Carpenter's store: story-and-a-half high, general merchandise stock $10,000, building $2,000. Warehouse behind with goods, saved but damaged. Part of Huey's stock saved; building owned by Carpenter.