Show fire alarm sounded sunday afternoon IT i sounding of the fire siren at on sunday afternoon brought a flock of citizens from their homes when it was learned that a fire had started at one of the small cabins in the yard of the L H rc radd jd company store on main street among the first to arrive were seth wright bert warren M and harry randall whose prompt action in attaching a garden hose to play on the burning structure prevented the fire from spreading to nearby sheds and other properties since a strong wind was blowing and the flames had gained headway by the time they arrived with the help cf others who carne came the blaze was soon extin extinguished dished C amedd v 1 ft was out of 0 f town when th t tire occurred and on his return expressed his gratitude for the help extended which is also mentioned in the card of thanks he gave us to print As far a as can be learned the fire was caused by children playing in the yard since the cabin was unoccupied it is indeed gratifying to know that there are so many citizens eager cager to help when called and the manner in which they respond at the sound of the siren is appreciated the telephone operator is first on the job however telling everyone who calls where I 1 the fire is and she is to be commended for prompt and efficient at such times A good thing to do whenever a fire alarm is sounded is to shut off the water if you happen to be watering the lawn or garden thus increasing the pressure at the location of the fire |