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Danbury News article detailing the destruction of Meeker's Elevator, Theo. Clark & Co. box factory, and Beers' Ice house by two simultaneous fires on Canal street. McCready, suspected of being the firebug, is arrested.

Newspaper article detailing four fires attributed to the firebug. The small article following the first discusses issues regarding the housing and use of the city's first fire engine ("steamer").

Danbury News articles announcing suspicious fires as they occur in 1889.

Jan 1, 1889
[Article title mostly missing from microfilm]
Two...Fires of an...Arrest Made.

Jan 4, 1889
A MYSTERIOUS FIRE. -- A BLAZE IN THE VILLAGE STORE LAST…

This article discusses how the paid fire fighters and the Fire Department will be governed.

8 x 10", manuscript

8 x 6", manuscript | 8 x 10", manuscript

5 x 5", booklet |8 x 10" manuscript

8 x 10", manuscript

8 x 10", manuscript