Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 87, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 July 1898 — Caused by Firecrackers. [ARTICLE]

Caused by Firecrackers.

Bath, Me., July 6. —A section of the southern part of this city was almost wiped out by fire Tuesday. The fire was subdued after SIOO,OOO worth of property, including a large church, many dwelling houses and a number of small shops, was destroyed. The fire was caused by firecrackers.