Monday, June 30, 2025

Fire Destroys R.W. George's Roller Mill, June 26, 1925

Fire Destroys Stokes Mill. . . Roller Mill of R.W. George on Dan River Burned Friday Night—Cause of Fire Unknown

The roller mill of Rev. R.W. George, located on Dan River four miles this side of Francisco, was totally destroyed by fire early Friday morning. In connection with the roller mill there was also a saw mill and large dressing machine, all of which were destroyed.

A “gypsy” camp was located just below the mill, and it was thought probable that a spark from their camp fire ignited the shavings at the saw mill near-by.

While the loss is considerable, it is learned that Mr. George did not have any insurance on the building or machinery, a policy having elapsed only a few months since. The miller in charge was Charlie Cardwell, who resided some little distance from the mill.

Mr. George owns two other roller mills in Stokes, one at Clemmons ford and another near Westfield. He also has a roller mill at Stuart, Va.

From the front page of the Danbury Reporter, Wednesday, July 1, 1925

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