Fire Destroys of Proctorville, Ohio April 1900

Proctorville, Ohio, Was Destroyed by Fire Los Angeles Herald, 8 April 1900

Proctorville, Ohio, April 7.—The large flouring mill of G. D. Pugh burned today. This conflagration resulted in a fire that destroyed half the village, clearing two squares of residences and business houses. But two stores were left. The loss is estimated at nearly $200,000, with only 50 percent insurance. Twelve residences were destroyed. The fire department of Huntington, W. Va., rendered help. No casualties are reported.

Ohio Town Burned At Proctorville. Ohio. Angola Herald, Angola, Indiana 11 April 1900

The large flouring mill of G. D. Pugh caught fire, and from this, a conflagration resulted, which destroyed half the thriving little town. The fire destroyed twelve blocks of residences and business houses. The loss is estimated at nearly $200,000, with but 30 percent insurance.

Disastrous Fire – The Daily Ardmoreite, Ardmore, Oklahoma 8 April 1900

Huntington, WV – April 7 – Proctorville, Ohio, was almost totally destroyed by fire today, with more than thirty buildings being destroyed. Fire engines were sent from here in response to an appeal for help.

Town in Flames
Proctorville, Ohio Almost Totally Destroyed

El Paso Herald, El Paso, Texas 7 April 1900

Huntington, WV, April 7 – Proctorville, [Ohio] is almost totally destroyed by fire, which started at 9 o’clock this morning. More than forty buildings have been burned. Fire engines were sent from here.