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Show Fire Destroys Larson Home Early Saturday morning the town was awakened by the blowing ot the whistles. Oscar Larson's house, on 5 th street was on fire. The Volunteer Fire Department was soon on the job, but the water pressure was very weak and as the fire had a good start, but little could be done. Part of the furniture was savedl otherwise it was a total loss, The fire started in a shed at the rear of the building. The cause is unknown, as the house was unoccupied unoccu-pied at the time. The loss was about $1500, which was covered with $700 insurance. . |