Marathon, NY Large Fire Destroys Business Block, Sep 1884

LARGE FIRE IN MARATHON.

Binghamton, Sept. 5 -- About 11 o'clock last evening a fire broke out in Hazen Block, a three-story wooden structure in the village of Marathon, on the Syracuse and Binghamton Railroad, 31 miles from this city. The fire started from a chimney in the block which had been burned out purposely during the afternoon. A man was left to watch the chimney, but he, thinking all danger over, left it. The fire, when discovered was well under way and soon the entire block was in flames. There was only a small hand engine in the village and help was telegraphed for to adjoining towns. The Whitney's Point department responded, and the fire was stopped after several blocks had been consumed. All danger was over before 2 o'clock.
This fire is a heavy blow to enterprises in Marathon. The following list shows the losses as nearly as can be estimated at present: Hazen Block, owned by L. A. HAZEN, worth $6,000, contents $7,000. Occupants of building were: L. C. BALL, dry goods; L. L. HAZEN, clothing; V. R. WILBUR, billiard parlors; L. C. BALL and L. L. HAZEN, dwelling rooms in upper part of block. Next came the SMITH block, also three stories. THis wooden building was occupied by MR. A. D. SMITH, boots and shoes; MRS. A. D. SMITH, millinery; loss of the former $3,000; latter, $2,000. The dwelling house of MR. SMITH, next door, was also destroyed; loss, $1,500.

The New York Times New York 1884-09-06
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Researched and Transcribed by Stu Beitler. Thank you, Stu!