FIRE AT HORNITOS. – We learn that a fire broke out in Hornitos on
Thursday night last, about ten o'clock, which was not checked until the
entire Chinese portion of the town was destroyed. We have heard no
further particulars.
 

HORNITOS FIRE
San Joaquin Valley Argus
June 14, 1873

FIRE IN HORNITOS. – A fire broke out in the lard factory in rear of Geo.
Reeb's butcher-shop, in Hornitos, on Tuesday last at about 3 o'clock P.
M., which destroyed the butcher-shop, George Reeb's residence in rear of
the shop, and his barn in the field across the Gulch, Mrs. Adams'
restaurant, Odd Fellows' Hall, Bates office and dwelling house, and a
number of other buildings. Considerable damage was also done to a number
of fire-proof building, besides burning fences and outhouses, destroying
shrubbery, trees etc. The loss is serious one to the sufferers, some of
whom are totally unable to rebuild and resume business. Loss $14,000
insurance about $7,500.

articles here contributed by Tom Hilk

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