1903 Fire Newspaper Coverage

Letter from the Effingham Republican, Dec. 3 1903

FROM KINMUNDY

Kinmundy, Ill, Dec. 2, 1903.

Hon. R.P. Lawson, Effingham, Ill.

Dear Sir and Brother - I cannot find words to express our heartfelt thanks to the "Effingham Fire Laddies" for their kindness this morning in alleviating our distress caused by that monster fire. Boys, I can only say, 'God bless you.' We hope we will never be called upon by you under similar circumstances, but if such a cry comes from our sister city we will "tear up the earth" to get there.

Again we thank you.
Sincerely yours in ashes,

W.W. Neil, Mayor