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Scranton, PA Drug Store Fire, Aug 1882

Posted October 22nd, 2007 by Linda Horton

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The building used as the drug store and old warehouse of Matthews Brothers, in Lackawanna-avenue, in the heart of Scranton, Penn., was destroyed by fire yesterday morning. It is thought their loss will not fall short of $25,000. The building and stock are insured for $14,000, of which $4,000 are in the Guardian, of London; the Fire Association of Philadelphia and the Star, of New-York; in the Niagara, and $2,500 in the Home, of New-York. During the progress of the fire several persons were slightly injured by the falling debris. Nothing but the energetic efforts of the firemen saved the entire block from destruction.

The New York Times, New York, NY 26 Aug 1882
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Transcribed by Linda Horton. Thank you, Linda!

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