Ware, MA Main Street Fire, Nov 1907

WARE'S SUNDAY BLAZE CAUSES LOSS OF $30,000

Ware, Nov. 24.---A loss of over $30,000 was caused by a fire here late today which destroyed the two-story wooden block, at 118 and 120 Main street. The fire started from some unknown cause in the photographic studio of J. B. L. Monty on the second floor. The first floor was occupied by Charles M. Ganson, dry goods dealer. Adjoining property was also somewhat damaged by the spread of the flames.

The block was owned by the estate of Flora L.Trench of Somers, Conn.

The loss on the building was estimated at $5000; on the stock of Mr. Canson, $22,000, and on the stock of Mr. Monty, $1,000. Mr. Ganson carried $22,000 insurance and Mr. Monty $800.

The Barton Block owned by Mrs. Sarah Barton of Waltham, which adjoins, was twice afire, and damage estimated at $2,000 was done by water to the stock of C. H. Rood & Co., furniture dealers, who occupied the block.

The fire proved a stubborn one to fight, and it was four hours before the flames were subdued. The firemen fought the flames throughout from the upper windows of the Unitarian Church, which is situated directly across the street.

The Boston Journal, Boston, MA 25 Nov 1907
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Transcribed by Linda Horton. Thank you, Linda!