C. H. Rampton & Co. Suffer Heavy Fire Loss
Entire Stock of Merchandise Valued at $14,000 with $6,500 Insurance Practically Valueless
Davis County Clipper, 13 February 1914, page 1
A most ruinous fire was discovered raging within the walls of C. H. Rampton & Co.'s store a little after five o'clock Sunday morning.
The volunteer fire department quickly responded to their call. They found the interior a dense mass of fire and smoke. After a fierce battle they had it under control, thus saving the building from further damage.
The dance hall above the store received little injury. The exterior of the building with its plate glass windows, stood firm, but little remained of the stock of merchandise but charcoal and ashes. Glass show cases, shelving and counters were all wrecked.
The insurance on the stock is $6,500 and will partly cover the loss, which is estimated at $14,000.
It is about six years since Mr. Rampton lost his store and opera house by fire.
Emile Klempau discovered the fire and gave the alarm. The telephone operators notified all the firemen and citizens lest they should not hear the alarm. Their good service and prompt and brave action from the firemen deserves much praise and appreciation.
After their ordeal the firemen gratefully accepted a warm breakfast provided by Dr. J L. Woodruff.