News: Thorp – Root Beer Stand Fire (May 1973)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Campbell

----Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 17 May 1973

The J & L Root Beer Stand in Thorp was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning.

It was estimated by Mr. Campbell, new owner of the stand this year that the fire probably started in wiring in the upper portion of the building about 5:30 a.m., in that a clock had stopped at 6:00 a.m. A passerby had called the fire department about 6:30 a.m.

Although in outside appearance the building doesn’t seem damaged extensively, the inside is completely gutted by the fire.

When questioned by the Thorp Courier editor as to what will happen to the business and building now, Mr. Campbell said, “It all depends on the adjustor.”