Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Bit of History - March 3, 2021

From The Udall Record, Udall, Kansas on Feb 19, 1892:  A fire broke out in Ridgeway when a keg of powder exploded.  It destroyed the Redinger & Opdyke Hardware store, the post office, Kampman’s drug store and the home of Mr. Yeager.  Damages were estimated at $10,000 and insurance was expected to cover about half.