Romans Real Estate Office Fired From Defective Chimney

Monday morning Miss Iva Smith discovered that the Romans Bros, office in which she is stenographer was on fire. She immediately summoned aid and in a short time the blaze was extinguished. No alarm was turned in but the chemical engine was brought into use. The fire originated from a faultily constructed chimney. The chimney is of galvanized iron and the woodwork almost touches it. The wood became over-heated and the blaze resulted.

While up on a ladder assisting in putting out the fire Alfred Wright slipped and fell cutting his right hand deeply in the palm. This was the most serious damage inflicted by the fire. But for the promptness with which assistance was given the entire south side of Broadway might have been enveloped in flames. For pure luck Denison certainly takes the prize. Denison Review January 24, 1907