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Show Fire Destroys Ward Chapel at iooot Pleasant, MOUNT PLEASANT Fire destroyed the Mount Pleasant South ward chapel here Tuesday with an estimated loss of $15,000. Starting from chimney sparks, the flames spread rapidly through the roof, which collapsed, spreading spread-ing the fire to the chapel seats-and seats-and fixtures. When building supports sup-ports gave way, the flames sprerd to the basement, leaving only the t brickwalls standing. Inadequate water pressure hampered the firemen in their efforts. ef-forts. The building was erected in 1908 with a seating capacity of 400. The loss is covered by insurance. |