Fownes Residence in Pinehurst Burned, Feb. 16, 1924

Fownes’ Residence at Pinehurst Burned

By the Associated Press

Pinehurst, N.C., Feb. 16—The winter residence of H.C. Fownes of Pittsburgh, Pa., today was destroyed by fire originating from a defective flue. The loss is estimated at $60,000. Members of the winter golf colony save most of the furniture.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Feb. 16, 1924