Franklinton, Jan. 18—An early blaze at Franklinton Sunday damaged several stores and resulted in a loss of around $10,000, only part of which was covered by insurance. Defective wiring or rats were believed responsible for the blaze which had its origin in R.D. Collins’ grocery store on Mason Street. G.L. Whitfields jewelry store was damaged, as was also John Mitchell’s ice house.
A vacant store next to the grocery establishment which was being fitted up for a café was also badly damaged.
From the front page of The Franklin Times, Louisburg, N.C., Friday, Jan. 22, 1926
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