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Show SMITH HOME ; DESTROYED BY FIRE MO County Fire Departm Handicapped in efft as water a mile awaj canal. Edgewood Hall, the pal home of Mr. and Mrs. Josep! Smith, of Providence ,was troyed by flames Monday at p. m., when a fire that prob originated from chimney sp swept through the dwelling, loss was estimated at bet $10,000 and $15,000 and was p; covered by insurance. The family was at home v the fire broke out, but was aware of the flames until ne bors telephoned and asked i huge bonfire was burning on east bench, where the house located. Running into the yard, Mr. Mrs. Smith and their three cl ren saw the entire roof ablaze They managed to move a pi: a china closet and a few cl from the burning dwelling be the flames consumed the rem der of their belongings. The county fire department n a quick run to the scene, but handicapped by an inadeq water supply. More than a of hose was strung to an I gation ditch, where water pumped to combat the flames Mr. and Mrs. Smith said had built a fire in one of fireplaces earlier in the day the first time since last sp and that cobwebs, or an accu lation of soot, probably eme: from a chimney and ignited roof. Is your home or automobile sured? A loss can easily occur it is easy to collect if you I the proper insurance. Utah M gage Loan .corporation Insun Dept. O. A. Garff manager . A - |