Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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1J 4f l$88i . I ll fyfa ! ' -||L noriTTOT i to i ni ?ID WOT un mo I >. ? ki-' il Almost Two Squares in Business Centre Reduced to Ashes. 23 HOUSES DESTROYED Property Destroyed Amounts to- $40,000; Insurance Only $8,000. The most destructive fire in V tho * history of - Walhalla occur red last evening. The alarm was sounded at half past seven o'clock, when it was discovered that the rear end of the store .room.of M. W. Wright was on .fire. The front door had been closod about half an hour and the fire had gained consid erable headway in the interior of the building before any dis covery was made. Tn a few minutes the entire building was enveloped in Haines. The mar ket house of M. TT, Tlryeo stood tor, foot to the'left and the resi dence and sto f H. C. Busch about ten feet to the right. They caught fire immediately and in spite of the hist efforts of the fire department, it was soon ovident that a great con flagration was imminent. The adjourning buildings caught in rapid succession, the fire raged fiercer and fiercer until well-nigh two blocks in tho cantre of the business sec tion of Walhalla wore reduced to ashes. The losses sustained by the fire aro substantially as follows : M. W. Wright, stock of goods, $1)00 ; insurance, $150. Household goods temporarily in store room, $150. No insur ance. The building owned hy M. H. Bryce, valued $800. No insurance. market of M. H. Bryce Ai , , J to gffp-dttj house of H. C. Busch Oil' the right caught about the Hamo time. Bryco's loss $1,000. No in \ aurance. \ Hush lost in goods $800. in BjUranco $500. Third of good1 inved, but badly damaged IlVusoliold goods $000. One half\saved. Loss $800. N< insur/anco. Ho also lost 20( ( chick, ens and several hogs tba woi^ burned. Th ? fire was now sproading mon ran high. It was now evi dent that thc large building oc cupied by O. W. Pitchford Co. would go, also the residence of Mrs. Sophia Ritter. Both buildings, tho one to tho left tho other to right, began burning at the same time. The next building to catch was the store room occupied by W. J. Schroder &. Co. Goods $1,000. No insurance, doods removed. badly damaged. Building owned hy estate of of John Kaufmann, and under same roof as store room of C. VV. Pitchford Company. Tho citizens of tho town and surrounding community had gathered until Main street waa j T crowded. Tho lire departments were doing all in their power, bul with only two engines and noz zles tho ladders stood helpless before the fast dovouring (lames. C. W. Pitchford Co. had ii stock of goods oasily worth $8,000. Insurance $5,000. Tin building occupied by them is owned hy the estate of John Kaufmand. Value $2,000. The tenant residence! in rear o store, occupied by Mrs. Bals tor was also burned, Value $500 Owned by estate of John Kauf mann. No insurance. The two-story house of Mrs Ritter was enveloped in flame! by this timo. Mouse! valued a $1,000. No insurance. The lowen* floor was occupied by the stores of Abram Naggaro ane his brother, Philip Naggaro The! former lost gextels valued a $1,100. Insurance $400. Th ?latter lost goods valued at $400 No insurance. Mrs. Ritter lost a vory fin beg. W. H. [leedor wnw the nex to suffer in the lour of dovosti tion toward tho West. Good in stock $1,200, insurant $000. About one-fourth savee 'j'Uh building was .-igKgned 1] $500. No insurance. Tho bank building of J. 1). Vornor caught next ; also tho livery stable's owned by him land occupied hy W.T. Potts and Polloman & Son. These two buildings were worth $'2,000. Insurance $750. Mr. Vernor succeeded in saving most of his valuable papers, hooks and fixtures. lt is thought that tl ie contents of his large safe will he found in good condition as soon as it can be opened. Mis loss is $2,500. liol lem an & Son had a stock of harness, buggies, otc, worth $000. No insurance. Part saved. Tho horses and vehicles own ed hy W. T. Potts were rescued from the livery stables; hut he lost corn, fodder, etc., to th< amount of $200. Tho stables on Gather itu street ?and cottage residence or corner of South Broad, were humed. Value $500. No in surauco. The new ware house of G. W. Pitchford in rear of flu: sito of Ids new brick store, als< caught. Loss $000. No in sn i*an ce. By this time, about 0 o'clock (ivory building on this bloeli was burned, except the brid store of G. W. Bauknight .'ind the millinery store of Mrs. IC M. Gudworth. When tho citizens of Wal halla rise this morning th oj will sec this, thc principal busi ness block, laid waste, lt is J sad sight for tho present, bu let us hopi! if is only a blessin? in disguise. By this time the Masoni Temple, on opposite side o S>i>rincr f?frOOl Oail?*ht ?!!'': fr.';!! store house of G- W. Pit ch fort Go. Tho second story of th i building is owned by tho Ma ?sons, and occupied by them am the Knights of Pythias. Th first door was occupied by (! M. Nield, general merchandise post office and drug store of I) B. Darby. Mr. Nield los (roods. Value $4.000. Insui ance $2,000. Part of the. good saved, but badly damaged Masons lost $1,500. Insuranc $500. Knights of Pythias lo? $500. insurance $200. All tho mail matter wu taken from the post office, als the safe, stamps, etc HoUnel Sam lost less than any of our citizens. Thanks to tho vigi lance of Walhalla^ eflieient postmaster. Tho stock of drugs, fancy articles, otc, in tho ?toro room ol' Dr. I). Ii. Barby, val ued at $8,000, wiis nearly all saved, hut very badly damaged, insurance $1,500. Whil i (lie Masonic Temple was on fire on tho east side of of Spring street, the now brick store of 0. W. Bauknight caught (ire about tho sido door ?ind sky lights on tho .side next lo the han of J. I). Vernor. Hut heroic efforts at last suc ceeded in extinguishing the blaze in his building, and his stock of goods escaped "with a loss of only $200. This brick building served as a shield against tho further spread of the greedy flames, whiee were licking up every thing in their path thus far. Four buildings bolonging to the estate of .John Kaufmann were burned. Value $5,000. Insurance .$2,000. The next building to tho East of the Masonic Hall was tho new store room of K. (). Wright, occupied by V,. G. J ay nos, who had opened tl ie re on Juno 1st. Value of hui.hh ing $000. Insurance $-100 On'y a few goods had been re ceived, and these were saved, with slight damage. The large three-story frame building of (!. M. Nield, for merly known and run asNield's Hotel, caught fire and fears were then on tor tai nod that the scourge; of (ire would well-nigh annihilate the principal build ings of tho town. This was a largo house with some twenty capacious rooms, tho greater portion hoing occupied and well furnLhed. Beside tho family of Mr. Nield tim families of Marshal W. J. Beck and Mr. ?Jesse Langston, clerk, also lived in the house. The house was easily worth $8,000. In surance $1,000. Mr. Nield's household goods $1,500. No insurance. Household goods of Heck and Langston were removed hut badly damaged. A small house bolonging to Mr. Nield, and occupied hy T. J. Fowler & Son as a beef mar ket was torn out. in tlx1 attempt to arrest the mareil of the (lames. Value $200. No in surance. Tho nesidonoo of Henry Tiet jon stojd^, next, and it wm ovineiiw ?nat (&. too, mutitj tf?j An o?lort was made to toar it down, but. tho-flames soon drovo tho mon away, and it, too, was resigned to its inevitable fate. Value $1,000. No in surance . Tho most of Iiis household furniture was re moved, hut badly damaged. The new store bouse of Smith Bi'os. stood next, and notwithstanding .tho constant stream of Water kept flowing on tho top, it soon caught. Value $800. Insurance $300. Goods $1,000. No insurance. At this point it was resolved to stop tho fast advancing col umn of fire, if possible, and the next houso, a fivo room cottage, owned by L. N. Robins, was blown up with powder and dynamite. It had already caught, however, and was about one-third burned down when leveled to the ground. A crowd of bravo mon attacked the smouldering debris and tho greater part was promptly re moved. This fixed tho Eastern limit of thc fire. Had it not been dono, in another instant tho Presbyterian parsonage, oc cupied by Prof. .J. M. Moss, would have been burned ; also the residence of Judge J. AV. Hollcinan, just across Ann street. The only building left stand ing on this block is the Presby terian parsonage, occupied Ivy Prof. J. M. Moss. The charges for blowing uj tho Robins house were placed bj Messrs. L. H. Rimrodt, Rich ard Wanner and John Bischoff Tl.is plan was adopted at th< suggestion of Messrs. H. E Schroder and G. W. Pratt. The members of the two fin companies, the town and lin factory, did all in their powei to arrest the progress of tin Hames. But when the lire onc< got under headway, it. was s herculean task to stay its pro gross. Before the hour of elevei o'clock twenty-three building wore burned and sevontoci business houses destroyed. Th total value of all properly cl< siroyod was $10,000, with onl $8,000 insurance. Total los to tho town $82,000. There was only one casual!, so far as known. Mayor II. A ll. Gibson was struck on th head and shoulders hy a heav mattress thrown from tho soi Olid story of Mrs. F. 0. Ritter building, and crushed to th ground. Ho was picked up i an unconscious condition an carried to the home of Sheri W. W. Moss to rest over tl night. It is feared that he hi sustained internal injuries, bi : he is resting quito easy th morning. Tho further spread of tl lire was prevented mainly I tho favorable breeze, which w; gently blowing from tho Nert1 Had it not boen for this tl houses on the North side < Main street would have gon They fortunately escaped, bi tho citizens on faculty Hill lu a close call. Tho. barna Dr. Darby and W. L. Vern caught lire from Hying debri The residence of G, W. Pm caught firp, andjthe leaves in tl yard of Mrs. 0. G. Strong we sot afire. All those embryon lires were promptly extingu?s od by the f< male contingents. The people of Walhalla, this calamity, have been tang a sovo.ro lesson ; hilt it is a h , son that will not soon be f( gotten. Wo hope that it is a blessii in distress, and trust that less than live years wo sh; soo two solid blocks of han some fire-proof brick or sto buildings occupying tho dei lated sitos which meet our gu this morning. This is not the timo for nu alizing, but we think we km something of tho pluck of t people of Walhalla, and wo ( ?ect to 600 tho (own i Wionix-liko from h?r ositos;, and outer upon a now opoch in hoi* history. It is a mutti* of regret that some havo lost so heavily i but though thoy may ho cast down for tho present thoy aro not destroy od. Tl io Cou ni nu forco, appre hending tho desire of an appre ciativo and sympathetic pupHo, to say nothing of tho curious, put their wits to work on a special edition, and accordingly this morning oui* readers can seo and realize something of tho misfortune which has befallen the town. May such a scourgo novor occur again. And it will not, if we aro wise enough to forego tho crowding of wooden buildings and establish a well equipped lire department. The town last evening was practically at tho morey of wind and (ire, and this condi tion should not bo allowed long to obtain. Wo need water works, modern (ire .engines, hose, etc. Let us go to work from to-day with a determination not to permit snob a condition of in different circumstances as caught tho people napping last evening long to prevai'. At one foil swoop more than enough property ha? boen destroyed than would be required to build a complete system of water works and purchase all tho ap paratus, engines and fixtures needed foi* adequate protection against lire. Friendship Items. A NA URO W ESCAPE. Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada E. Hart, of Groton, 8. D. : ??Was 'taken with a bad ct ld willoh sottlod on my lungs; caugh set in and finally terminated in consumption. Four doctors gavo ino up, saying I could livo but a short timo. I gavo mysolf np to my Saviour, deter mined if I could not slay with my friends on earth I would meet my absout ones above. My husband was advised to got Dr. King's Now Discovery for consump tion, coughs and colds. I gavo it a trial; took in all oight bottles, lt has cured mo, and thank God I nm savod ami now a well and healthy woman." Trial bot tles freo at J. W. ROU'B, Walhalla; W. J. Lunnoy's, Seneca; H. li. Zimmerman's, Westminster, drug stoics. Regular sizo 50 cents and $1.00. Guaranteed or price refunded. THE SU RE Ii A GRIPPE CUKE. v Tboro is no uso sufforiug from tliis dreadful malady if you will only j;ot tho right remedy. You aro having pains all through your body;.your liver is out of order; bayo no appotito; no lifo or ambi tion ; havo a baa cold ; in fact, aro com pletely used up. Eleotrio Ritters ia tho only remedy that will give you prompt and suro relief. They act dircotly on your liver, stomach and kidnoys, tono np tho wholo systom and make you feel Uko a new being. Thoy aro guaranteed to euro or prico rotunded. For salo at J. W. Roll's, Walhalla, W. J. Lnnnoy's, Seneca, and II. R. Zimmerman's, West minster, drug stores. Only 50 conta por bottle, A 8nre Thing for Von. A transaction in which you cannot looso is a suro thing. Riliousncss, sick hendaoho, furred tonguo, fovor, piles and a thousnnd other ills aro camed hy constipation and sluggish livor. Cnsca rots Candy Cathartic, tho wonderful now liver stimulant and intestinal tonio aro by ali druggists guaranteed to euro or money refunded. C. C. C. aro a suro thing. Try a box to-day; 10c, 2?c, fiOc. Samplo and booklot freo. All druggists. HOW'S THIS',' Wo olfor ono hundred dollars reward for any caso of catarrh that cannot bo cured by Hall's Catarrh (Juro. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, O. Wo tho undorsignod havo known F. J. Chonoy for tho last 15 years, and boliovo bim perfectly honorablo in nil business transactions and (Innncially ahln (o carry out any obligations made by their firm. WKBT & TIIUAX, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. WAI.OI.NO, KlMNAN A MARVIN, Whole sale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio. Hall's Catarrh Curo is takon Internally, acting directly upon the blood and m? cous surf?mes of tho systom. l'rlco 7??. pot* bottle. Sold by all druggists. Tes timonial, freo. Hall's Family Pills aro tho host. Two Millions n Year. Whoo peoplo buy, try anti buy again it moans they're satisfied. Tho pooplo of tho United States aro now buying Onsca rots ('andy Cathartic at tho rato of two million boxes a year anti it will bo tinco million boforo Now Year's. It means merit proved that Cascarotsaro tbo most delightful bowel regulator forovorybody tho year round. All druggists, iOo., 25c, 50o. n box. Curo guaranteed. -. ftiioklon's Arnica Halve. Tho host salvo in tho world for oula, bruine.i, stu ne, ulcers, salt I'houm, fever nore.;, totter, chapped hands, ohllblnina, oorns and all skin eruptions, and posi tively cures piles, or np pay required. It is gunranteod to glvo porfoot satisfaction, or monoy rofundod. l'rlco 25 oonta por box. For ?abby D. H. Darby, Walhalla; W. J. Jatnnoy, Soutien, and H, 1). Zhtv 11/ i? ??j? Wft*5??sAl? IMMMIN, ? The Summer is Now Upon Us and We Have ide Great PREPARATION W?m *Xm* A LOT OF M ARCTIC " ICK CREAM FREEZERS, na good ns tito best, tbroo quarts, $1.75; four quarts, ?2.00; >,ix quarts, $2.75. Wo also carry tho WHITE MOUNTAIN FREEZERS. LADIES' SHIRT WAISTS, cool and cheap. GAUZE UNDERWEAR in grOf.u variety. LOW CUT SHOES AND STRAW II ATS to suit ovcry ono. Another Dry Goods Rox of LADIES' COLLARS AND CUFFS, to bo sold ns boforo-ono cont each. Como and supply yourself while they last. /? Wo bavo many things to intorest you and wo are always glad to show our Goods and will appreciate your trade M. W. Coleman & Co., Palmetto Livery and Sale Stables, SENECA, S. C. I. D. ElNOANNON, PltOlMUKTOlt. Fancy tonina and volit?les at all times, day or night, Pricos roasonablo. .1-21-08-ly. o H O W A R B Y O u R E Y B S ? IE THEY AHE NOT SO GOOD, AND ARE BOTHERING YOU, YOU HAD BET TER HAVE THEM TESTED BY A SPE CIALIST, WHO WILL BE AT MY STORE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JUNE :in AND 4TI?. IT WILL COST YOU NOTHING TO II AVE THEM TESTED. I WILL BE PLEASED TO HAVE YOU CALL. f. J. LUNNEY, SENECA, S. C. H. C. BUSCH, DEALER IN Staple & Fancy Groceries FRUITS AT ALL SEASONS. Cash or barter for Poultry and Eggs. Bakery furnishes Frosh Broad and Cakes. -RESTAURANT JjCjf" Tilinches sorved at all hours. .^#33 4-21-08-ly lO-O'JEIVT H X'OXfcXS. DRY GOODS, FANCY NOTIONS, ST 111NG ED INST RU M R N TS, TOYS, JEWELRY, WATCHES, CLOCKS, FRESH FRUITS, NOVELTIES OF ALL KINDS. 4-21-08-4m o-oo I 00-o w E havo bought out tho T. E. ALEX ANDER Stock of Good? und wxpout to r,". thom oft M (JOST FOR (JjVS n^ oxcol)t Grocorlos, for tho noxt sixty days. Don't fall to como and got oomo of tjio Bargains boforo thoy aro gono. V J : u \ R KS J . KO vt nr.T.Yj W. J. SCHRODER & COMPANY, WAI?HAI?Enik Vf. If. il B S T B lt, Manage*!; Popular' Summer aud Winter Resort. Special attention to tho comfort of guests. Commodious Rooms. Elegant Karo. .1-21-08-ly WARREN PRIESTLEY, THE HARBER. KOR FOURTEEN YEARS WAL HALLA.^ TONSORIAL ARTIST. Prompt and satislactory work at his Parlors. 4-21-08-ly J. J. ANSEL, -DEALER IN Furniture ol' all Kim!:-, Colli UH nud Caskets. ?lf Pri?es to snit thc times. .1-21-08-ly Dr. G. G. Dentist. Ofl?ce Over Carter Merchandise Company's Store. Houns : 8.;H) A. M. TO 1 r. M. ANO 2 TO 0 1?. M. March 21, 1808. DB. Ii. F. I> J?3 N TIST, Seneca, S. C. -OFFICE DA VS - MONDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY OF EACH WKKK. May 10, 1808-ly. DRUGS, PureAN" Fresh. W E carry a select stock of Puro Drugs, Patent Mod loi nos j Toilet Articles, Candy, Cigars and Tobacco. All Druggists' Sundries. Anything not on hand will ho ordered on short notico. Prescriptions Carefully Com pounded Day or.Night. Vours respectfully, J. W. BELL. Fobruary 8, 1808. ? Aro Known by the Amount of K.RUP1".S CANNON aro nowhere whon compared with our Insect Powder Guns, and tho latter much cbenpor... Don't buy a Krupp Orthnon for $1,000, 000 whon you can buy ono of our (?una for ton cents. Insect Powdor........ii Couts Por Ounce. Paris Creen.5 Cents Per Ounce, Prescription!; Carefully Killed Day or Hight.