The Eagle, Cherryville, N.C., August 7, 1919
Dwelling Consumed by
Fire
The residence of Mr. Robert Rhyne near Waco was destroyed by
fire last Saturday evening. Mr. Rhyne was at his store at Waco at the time the
dwelling caught and his family at home did not discover the fire until it had
made considerable headway as they were in the far end of the house from where
the fire originated in the kitchen. It is supposed the fire started from the
kitchen flue.
Only a very few articles were saved. By the time help
arrived the heat was so intense that all anyone could do was to stand and look
at the burning structure. A $1,000 piano was dragged as far as the door but had
to be abandoned on account of the intense heat and left for the flames to
consume.
Mr. Rhyne we understand only carried $1,500 insurance on the
building having let a $1,000 policy lapse only a short time ago. The loss is
estimated at about $6,000.
The congregation at the Lutheran Church here Sunday made up
a purse of about $400 for Mr. Rhyne.
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