BILLIARD SALOON BURNT.
FIRE AT METHVEN. Per T©RS Association ASHEURTON, October 1 15. A. fire at Methven this morning destroyed the premises occupied by M. A* Stone, tobacconist and mercer and billiard saloon proprietor, and J. F. Stone, secretary of the Racing and Trotting Clubs, the A and P., and Dairy Coy. All the contents were lost,'except J. F. Stone's books and safe. Tin- premises were owned by Mrs. J. 11. Stone and portion was burned last year, the present fire completcing the destruction. The door of the billiard saloon, which was locked last night, was found open when the alarm was given and a burglar is suspected. Insurances: Mr. A. Stone, stock and billiard tables. £1250, and building £IOO. Mr. Stone estimates his loss nl i'IOOO above the insurance.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume LVIV, Issue 11, 15 October 1926, Page 5
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