Fire of undetermined origin leveled the Log Cabin Cafe in Cumberland County at noon Sat urday with a loss of $6,000 to $8,000. according to Mrs. Minnie Allen, owner. The loss, which included the frame, one-story property, stock and fixtures is partially covered by insurance, the proprietor re ports. The roadside cafe, grocery and service station was located 12 miles north of Farmville on the east side of Route 45. The Farmville and Cumberland Fire Departments responded to the alarm at 12:20. but the flames had claimed too much of the building by the time of their ar rival to save it. They concentrated on saving two adjoining home
66.9%Tuesday, April 16, 1957 — The Farmville herald and farmer-leader · Page 1
Saturday Fire Levels Roadside Cafe hi Cumberland; Loss $6,000-$8,000
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“Fire of undetermined origin leveled the Log Cabin Cafe.” Farmville Herald, April 1957.
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