Bell & Stephen's store org
also known as: Bell & Stephens
Summary: The only mercantile establishment left standing after a fire destroyed two blocks of a town.
Completeness: 58/100 Grade D
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only mercantile establishment left after fire— 1891-12-18
cited from Although much of the property destroyed… (1891)e devouring
element. It was reported on our streets early
in the morning that several lives had been lost,
as the parties could not be found after the fire.
This was merely surmise, however, as an En-
terprise man was early on the scene, …
cited from The origin of the fire is not definitely… (1891)
ed
like tinder. But little stock or furniture was
saved, and nearly everyone lost their entire
wardrobe, escaping in several instances in their
night clothes. It is extremely doubtful that the
town will be rebuilt immediately, as some of
the…
Sources (2)
Although much of the property destroyed… ↗
1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details
The origin of the fire is not definitely… ↗
1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details