Wrangell Sentinel -

Oct. 10, 1912: Without doubt the largest and most enthusiastic gathering of the Alert Fire company that has been held in years attended the regular meeting for the month of October at the Town Hall last Monday evening. The meeting was called to order by President William F. Schnabel and after roll call, the reports of the officers, which consisted chiefly of matters relative to the recent fire at the sawmill were heard. The fire, which tested the efficiency of the company proved the topic of the hour, was discussed pro and con and in the light of apparatus used and needed. Foreman Gingrass,...