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MISENER HOME LOST IN BLAZE
FARMHOUSE TWO MILES NORTH OF FONTHILL BURNED TO THE GROUND
[Welland Tribune, 24 February 1940]
Fonthill, Feb. 24-Believed to have been caused by a defective or overheated chimney the farm home of Alfred Misener, two miles north of Fonthill was burned to the ground on Friday afternoon. The loss was estimated at $2,500 partly insured.
The Fonthill fire brigade answered the alarm, but the blaze had gained considerable headway before their arrival, and without water the firemen were unable to render a great deal of assistance.
The blaze was discovered by a member of the family and the furniture in the lower part of the house was saved.
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