Council Bluffs, Iowa
Brewery Fire
February 5, 1860
FIRE! - just after twelve o'clock on
Sunday morning, our citizens were aroused from
their slumbers by the cry of Fire! and the
ringing of bells.
When we arrived at the scene of conflagration we
found the Brewery belonging to
Mr. Stephens
enveloped in flames, with a fair prospect of
their extending to other buildings; but by the
exertions of the citizens assembled; and the aid
of kind Providence, who said to the wind, "be
still," none but the Brewery and a small
building adjoining it were destroyed. We are not
posted as to the amount of damage, but should
judge it to be less than $3,000. We understand
that Mr. Stephens had an insurance of $1,500 -
Council Bluffs Bugle.
The Burlington Weekly Hawkeye, Burlington,
IA 11 Feb 1860
Transcribed by Lori.
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