Stables and Horses Burned
Last Monday morning the fine brick livery stable of T. Edwards, at Lexington, together with the contents, was burned to the ground. The origin of the fire is unknown. Absolutely nothing was saved the stable, ten fine horses being burned to death. Lancaster’s saloon, with its contents, was also burned. J. B. Clark’s barber shops, with the larger part of his shaving apparatus, was destroyed. Edwards carried $2,000 insurance on this building; loss, $4,000. Lancaster fully insured. Clark no insurance. The fire occurred at 2:30 o’clock a. m.
– Carroll County Democrat, February 19, 1897
Changes in Lexington
Mr. Edwards will rebuild his livery stable, which was consumed by fire a few days ago, in the near future. Mr. J. M. Lancaster, the saloon man, whose place was burned out when Mr. Edwards’ livery business was burned, will retire from business. Mr. Perkins, who some time ago let Mr. J. F. Conklin, of Hollow Rock, have his hotel at this place, will again take charge of the business and run it as before. Mr. Conklin will move his family to his mill, two miles out on the Jackson road.
– Carroll County Democrat, February 26, 1897