Durham, Oct. 21—Damage in a fire which destroyed a large portion of the plant of the Durham Mattress Company in this city has been estimated at $20,000. The fire originated in the basement of the mattress plant and spread rapidly. The firemen were handicapped in fighting the flames as the building is located out of the city limits and a considerable distance from a fire hydrant. The materials used by the company made excellent food for the flames.
The officials of the company have announced that steps will be taken immediately to rebuild that part of the plant destroyed by fire.
From the Charlotte Observer, Oct. 22, 1922
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