Austin, Pennsylvania
F. J. Weisert's Store Fire
and
Anderson House Fire
May 10 & 12, 1902
Two Fires in Austin.
F. J. Weisert’s
big double store in Austin was burned late on
the evening of the 10th instant, entailing a
loss estimated at $6,000 on store and contents,
well insured. The store building, which was
wooden, was a two story structure, the second
floor being occupied by the families of
William and Irvin
Hernquist, brothers, who lost all
their effects. The former’s home in Austin was
burned only a few months ago, when his eight
year-old son was burned fatally.
On the 12th instant Mr.
John Anderson’s dwelling in Austin
and his adjacent tenant house were burned. All
the contents of Mr.
Anderson’s home was burned, and the
other house was unoccupied. Loss, $2,500, half
insured.
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, PA 21
May 1902
Transcribed by Audrey. Thank you,
Audrey!
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