The Alabama Tribune, as reprinted in The Blount County News and Dispatch, 15 Mar 1894: The Cullman Fire. Fire broke out Monday night about 10 o'clock in A.J. York's livery stable, which soon destroyed building and contents, nineteen head of horses included, entailing a heavy loss on Mr. York. The flames soon communicated with a warehouse near by, belonging to Koopmann & Gerder, in which was stored several kegs of powder and some dynamites; and a most terrible explosion soon resulted, blowing the house to pieces and scattering fire, missiles of wood and iron for hundreds of yards around, causing the following casualties: C.T. Mitchell killed instantly, G.O. Dinckelberg dangerously wounded in back of head, Alvin Ahlrich's leg broken, P.M. Allison's leg broken. Rev. Geo. W. Lee's child seriously injured, several others were shocked and slightly wounded. The explosion shattered glass windows in almost every part of the city, and ignited a number of buildings simultaneously, which rendered our meager water facilities powerless. A strong south wind was blowing, which served to protect property south. Had the wind been from the opposite direction this whole block on which are situated the Court House and some of the most valuable property in town could not have been saved; as it was, it was only preserved by the heroic efforts of some of our citizens. The two blocks north of 3d street suffered most from the conflagration. The following were destroyed: Ned Johnson's residence and store, Kinney Bros.' Store, Mrs. Rudder's store and livery stable, F. Arndt's saloon and residence, T.M. Whilhite's residence and the Methodist church. Koopmann & Gerdes insured, amount not known, Kinney Bros. Insured amount not known, Frank Arndt insured for $800, Methodist church insured for $500, balance clear loss. This is the second disastrous fire that has visited Cullman within the last two years, which is certainly sufficient to cause our property owners to realize the importance of providing against a recurrence. The loss of property though not estimated, is considerable, but what is this in comparison with the life of C.T. Mitchell, one of our best citizens? He had a wife and two children, and was comparatively a young man with bright prospects before him; capable in business, pleasant in the social circle, happy in his home and in all the relations of life useful-an irreparable loss. We extent to his bereaved wife and fatherless children our tenderest sympathy. The Methodist church to which the deceased belonged having been destroyed by the fire his funeral took place yesterday at 3 o'clock from the new Baptist church which ad been courteously tendered for the occasion. The Rev. D.S. Mcdonald officiating. The burial service was performed by I.O.G.T., of which he was a member in good standing. Peace be to his ashes!-Alabama Tribune. Later: Mr. G.O. Dinckelberg died on the 8th inst.-Eds.