"The Wedge of Gold", a hotel owned by W. J. MCGROGAN at Oakdale, was destroyed by fire nearly Sunday morning with an estimated loss of $43,000, including furnishings. It was a 43-room structure. The home of W. E. WEAVER and armory building, which adjoined the hotel, were slightly damaged. MCGROGAN was awakened when a stone thrown by Dr. C. N. VAN SICKLE landed in his bed. MCGROGAN hastily dressed and carried his sick wife from the second floor was already afire. There were no guests in the hotel. Lack of water pressure handicapped the fire department. Although opposed to the building since it was erected several years ago, ministers of the town turned out and joined with the firemen in an effort to save the structure. MCGROGAN built the hotel at a cost of $35,000, but was unable to secure a license because of the opposition of the church people and the dry party. The hotel was known as "MCGROGAN's Wedge of Gold" because it was believed that if he secured a license he would make a great deal of money. Later Sunday morning the west wall of the building fell into State street. A large crowd was in the street but no one was injured.