A fire a day for three days was the record for Smithfield this week, but none of them resulted in any considerable damage. The biggest loss was sustained by John Jones, colored, whose dwelling and household furniture was completely destroyed, and his café damaged. The loss will probably total from 43,000 to $3,500. The fire was discovered about 4:30 Monday morning.
The fire alarm again called out the fire department Tuesday night about 10 o’clock, and it was found that an old barn near North Fourth Street was on fire.
Wednesday morning about 11 o’clock the fire company was called to the home of Mr. Roger A. Smith. Painters at work at Mr. Smith’s house discovered smoke coming out of the walls, and fire was discovered between plastering and weather boarding near the chimney. Investigation indicated that the fire originated in a rat’s nest. The damage was slight.
From the front page of The Smithfield Herald, Friday morning, March 12, 1926
I wonder if Mr. Jones, who lost his dwelling and all his household furniture and had his café damaged, would say the fire didn’t cause any considerable damage?
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