September 2026 archive

4 April 1887-Fire Destroys Chatt Hotel

The hotel belonging to M.E. Kelley, of Chattanooga, this county, was destroyed by fire on Monday last. Loss about $1,500. Not insured. The storeroom of Gabe Worthner, on adjoining building was also burned at the same time. Loss about $1,500. This building was insured by McAfee & Snyder’s Agency for $1,500. [1]   This would …

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