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photo of C. H. Kenner, fire fighter 1911

copy of photo of J. M. Hasbey, captain of Fire Company No. 2, 1911

newspaper photo of Firehouse No 2
July 2, 1944

Joseph P. Wilson, fireman Company No 2

Appointed by Mayor John Lewman, May 18, 1905. During his short service with this branch of city administration he has filled with competency and credit.

He was born on farm near Vicksburg, MS, Feb. 17,…

John Chavis the driver of the horse wagon at No. 2.

Born in Chambersburg, Orange County, IN, April 4, 1861. He received his education in the public school s of Indiana. He was appointed fireman by Mayor John Lewman May 3, 1905. During his short…

James A. Cunningham, Captain of Fire Company No 2.

One of the best known colored men in Danville. He was born near Mansfield, Coffey County, TN, Dec. 24, 1864 and lived on this city for the past twelve years. He was appointed to his present…

The appointment of a Colored Manned Fire House, newspaper article.
May 8, 1903

Colored Firefighter and their Headquarter

ARREST 2 NEGROES AFTER PROHI RAIDS
Robert Render, Roman Hanks Charged With Illegal Possession of Liquor
From Commercial-News April 11, 1933

Two colored residents of the city were arrested Tuesday afternoon by federal prohibition investigators.…

news article