A warehouse between the Illinois Central and Iron Mountain tracks on N. Van Buren St. was burned to the ground in a very spectacular fire on Sat. night. The building and contents, which are a total loss, belonged to the Bracy Supply Co. Continue reading
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A small store owned by Arthur Stanley, 511 S. Court St. was visited by a small blaze about 10 o’clock Sunday evening that caused a heavy loss due to smoke and water. The origin of the fire is not known but it is thought that to have caught from a box of matches in a cigar case that may have been ignited by mice.
Home Oil Co. Service Station at corner of W. Main & Court Street partially destroyed by fire Saturday evening. All the glass windows were destroyed. Approximate damage $450.
(Extracted from local newspapers and compiled by Harry Boyd, posted at http://www.marionfire.us/ )
A fire which was discovered in the beautiful store of Silver’s Inc., 114 N. Market, early Saturday pm Continue reading
A fire, which started shortly before 2 am Thursday, in the Radio Shoppe in the basement under the Bainbridge Jewelry Store, completely wrecked the entire establishment, estimated damage $10,000. Continue reading