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FIRE DAMAGES LYNCH BUILDING
$3,000 Loss Caused by Fire In Kittson Avenue Structures Today
A fire broke out in the office of the James Lynch feed store, 313 Kittson Avenue, shortly before 7:30 a.m., causing an estimated $3,000 in damages. The overheated stovepipe is believed to have started the fire, which spread quickly, reaching the upper floors and the living quarters of Mr. and Mrs. J. Friedman and Mrs. L. Weingarten next door.
Mr. Lynch estimated his stock loss at over $1,000, though he was unsure of the building’s total damage, which he suspected would range between $800 and $1,000. His insurance coverage included $500 for stock and $500 for the building.
Mr. Friedman and Mrs. Weingarten suffered at least $500 in damages, mostly from water and smoke, though the attic above their living quarters was badly burned.
The L. Stinson Company building, located next to Lynch’s store, sustained only minor damage.
Lynch’s feed stock, worth about $1,800, included 700 bushels of oats, $900 worth of corn and feed, specialty feeds, and hay. Some of it may be salvaged.
Mr. Friedman operated a tailoring and dry-cleaning shop in the lower portion of the building, where his equipment was damaged by smoke and water.
The fire spread quickly to the upper parts of nearby buildings, running along the rafters under the roof, making it difficult to control. However, firefighters managed to contain it quickly.
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