p. 24 | Haskell Orphans' Home Fire

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 11, 1909

Haskell Orphans' Home Fire

A FULL report in the daily papers gives the details of the burning of the Haskell Orphans' Home at Battle Creek, Mich., an institution formerly supported by the contributions of Seventh-day Adventists. The fire started at two o'clock last Friday morning, and it is stated that the building was entirely destroyed. There were thirty-seven children in the home, three of whom perished in the flames, and others were injured, some quite seriously. There would have been a much greater loss of life, but for the heroism of a girl fifteen years of age, and of her brother, twelve years of age, who rescued at least ten of the children. We extend our sympathy to those who are the sufferers by this calamity. This fire will doubtless awaken many memories, and suggest many thoughts in the minds of our people.