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       [FDHistory] On this day. . .February 1st
   DIR By: Diable Fire
       Date: February 1, 2011, 9:40 am
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       1899-At 2:45 p.m. the Washington Hose No. 4 wagon was dispatched
       to the rear of 121 Walnut Street.  This was a two and a half
       story brick building occupied by the German Mannerchor Club
       whose clubrooms occupied the second floor.  The stable of Dr.
       Rahter occupied the ground floor.  Fire was caused by a leaking
       oil stove in the stable. Upon arrival, the Washington Company
       was confronted with heavy smoke conditions.  Using forcible
       entry they found the fire gaining headway and promptly sounded
       Box 112 at Second and Strawberry on Market Square. Some woodwork
       at the rear and flooring was damaged. A quantity of hay and
       straw was destroyed.  Mannerchor lost a piano valued at $300.
       Four horses and all vehicles of Dr. Rahter were saved.  No
       overall loss was given but a figure of $550 was published in the
       local papers. Building was owned by the Haly estate. Weather was
       very cold.
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