Flames Wreck House on S. Front St.

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Fire practically destroyed a three-story frame house at 1134 S. Front st., Friday night. District Chief Edward Michalek said the fire apparently started when an unidentified person ignited two carts loaded with paper which were standing against the house. The flames quickly spread to the dwelling. James Miles, 61, the only occupant of the premises, got out of the house safely. The owner of the house is A. Yale Lochter, of 1240 Gilham st., Philadelphia.

Fire practically destroyed a three-story frame house at 1134 S. Front st., Friday night. District Chief Edward Michalek said the fire apparently started when an unidentified person ignited two carts loaded with paper which were standing against the house. The flames quickly spread to the dwelling. James Miles, 61, the only occupant of the premises, got out of the house safely. The owner of the house is A. Yale Lochter, of 1240 Gilham st., Philadelphia.