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Somerset, PA Hotel Fire, Feb 1894

Posted December 19th, 2008 by Stu Beitler

HOTEL BURNED.

NARROW ESCAPE OF THE GUESTS IN THEIR NIGHT CLOTHES.

Somerset, Pa., Feb. 7. -- The Park hotel, the largest and most popular resort in this part of the state, was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. The guests all escaped in their night clothes. They ran through the snow and raw winter air to houses outside of the park, where they were sheltered. The fire cut off egress by the stairways and ladders were brought into use with good effect. ELLA HARMANN, a servant girl, was badly burned about the face and arms, and, it is thought, inhaled the flames. She is in a critical condition. The loss is estimated at $25,000; insurance, $15,000. The guests lost about $4,000 in personal property.

Decatur Daily Republican Illinois 1894-02-07
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Researched and Transcribed by Stu Beitler. Thank you, Stu!

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