I'm opening up a new "old" edition of the Daily Telegram of Eau Claire, WI. This one is from Thursday, 26 March 1942. For some reason, this particular paper is much more aged than the others -- a deeper shade of brown and much more crumbly. But I will carefully open it and see what treasures are inside. Just by glancing at the first several pages, I see there are some obituaries that will need to be posted. Speaking of which, William Ager has very graciously contributed to the obituary fund by sending an obituary of his great-great-grandmother, Gurolle B. AGER. There are quite a few surnames connected to this obituary, so you might want to check it out at: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/EauClaireObits. If you find something that is useful in this obit, then you'll want to check out the biography of William's great-great-grandfather, Waldemar AGER at: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/EauClaireBios for even MORE information. Thanks again, William, for your help! Now the old news: $1,200 Damage Caused by Fire Blaze Originates in Partition Near Chimney Damage estimated at about $1200 was caused by a fire at the home of Mrs. Ella Matson, 2509 Peebles street, at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. The blaze, which started during absence of members of the family, originated in a partition near a chimney, Fire Chief Lawrence Smith said. Mrs. Matson left home about 7 a.m. and had a fire in a heating stove. Damage to contents is about $700 with damage to the house about $500. A relative living near saw smoke seeping out and called firemen. The blaze spread to the attic and roof. A chimney fire was extinguished at the Frank Ausman home, 315 Ninth Avenue, at 6:40 p.m. Wednesday. No damage resulted. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Well, by now the Tri-County Genealogy meeting is in full swing. Sure wish I could've been there, but there's just too many irons in the fire here at home! I'm hoping for a good report from one of our members though! Hope you all have a great weekend planned. -- Nance