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Show FLAMES DAMAGE CLEANING PLANT Fire, the origin of which could not be determined, last night partially destroyed de-stroyed the plant of the Ernst Carpet Cleaning company, at 362 American avenue, with a loss estimated at $1000. According to fire department officials, of-ficials, the building was of wood, old and dry, and burned like tinder. A dozen valuable carpets which had just been renovated were saved by the proprietor, Charles A. Ernst, who carried car-ried them out of the blazing structure, while an automobile was dragged out by the firemen before it was damaged. dam-aged. The machinery contained in the place is said to have been worth $800 and is a total loss, while the damage to the building is estimated at $200. There is said to be no insurance. |