ANNALS OF CLEVELAND

Abstracts 584 - 589
CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1838
FIRES & FIRE PREVENTION (Cont'd)
adjoining, was saved, although in imminent danger, the wind blowing
strongly in that direction and the building being of wood and very combustible.
The efficiency of the fire department deserves commendation.
(verbatim) (2)
584 - H&G Feb. 26:2/3 - Between seven and eight o'clock last night, the
store at No. 10 Superior st., occupied by Messrs. W. and W. Brown, was
found to be on fire, the whole interior being in names before it was
discovered. The engines were promptly on the spot, but the weather was
so cold - the thermometer being four degrees below zero - that the reservoirs
were frozen, and it was some time before anything could be done to
arrest the flames. Two of the engines were not in working order. The
adjoining stores of O. Cutter and R. Bailey were destroyed. Tbe large
block adjoining, owned by Mr. Wells, was saved. The Ohio City engine co.
rendered very timely and important aid.
The incidents of last night's fire should leave the improvement of our
fire fighting facilities to everyone's cool reflection. (9)
585 - H&G Apr. 13:2/4 - At the regular meeting of the city council on
Apr. 11, Mr. Lemen from the committee on fire and water, to whom was referred
the petitions of Hook and Ladder co. and Hose co. No.1, reported
in favor of granting the prayer of the petitioners. This was agreed to,
and on a motion the committee was authorized to make the desired purchase.
(2)
586 - H&G Oct. 29; ed:2/3 - Caution - Look to you stoves, fire places,
and fires. The season of fires has come, and a little attention may prevent
much loss and distress. (verbatim) (1)
587 - H&G Nov. 30; ed:3/1 - The fire in Ohio City which caused the alarm
about two o'clock this morning was happily extinguished without much
damage. Our spirited firemen turned out with alacrity to the aid of their
neighbors over the river. (verbatim) (I)
See also Fire Department, Insurance
FIREWORKS
588 - H&G Sept. 1; adv: 2/4 - Fire Crackers - 6 boxes fire crackers just
received and for sale at the Bazaar. (1)
See also Holidays
FISH. See Food & Drink
FISH & GAME
589 - H&G Jan. 2: 2/2 • We learn that a grand squirrel hunt, under the
direction of Col. Sutherland, is organizing in this city. Some 40 or 50
persons have already joined the party. The hunt is expected to close
about the 1st of May, and the booty to consist of 300 acres of, land and
$100 in silver. (I)
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