Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Stable Destroyed

On April 29, 1859 between the hours of 10 and 11 p.m. the cry of fire aroused the residents from their sleep. It was soon learned that a stable belonging to the Rev. Joseph Mahon was ablaze (an address was not given). The efficient efforts of the fireman along with a recent rain that saturated combustibles in the area prevented the flames from spreading beyond the destroyed stable. Damages were estimated at $500 and it was believed the fire was intentionally set. The Vigilant Fire and Cumberland Valley Fire companies answered the alarm.

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