Edward C. Spooner
Died Nov. 1, 1890
He
was a hero and a member of the fire department. In those days firefighters were referred to as firemen.
On Oct. 14, 1890 he was having supper with the people with whom he lived at 107 Cedar Street and heard and explosion from the apartment above.
He ran up there and found a woman completely enveloped in flames from an accident with can of petroleum.
He wrapped his arms around her and carried her down stairs to be able to put a blanket on her to smother the flames.
Mr. Spooner was also badly burned and they both died shortly thereafter. |
