When the Gong Rings A Fire History of Charleston, Illinois Compiled by Howard Taylor

BAILS FLAT, ON SQUARE DESTROYED
 

HALL GROCERY STORE BURNS
    Fire which started in the basement under the Hall grocery store, discovered shortly after 2 o'clock Monday morning (November., 1926) completely destroyed the North Bails Flats, located on the east side of Seventh street, north of Van Buren street, the store, buildings, their contents, rendered six families homeless and entailed a loss estimated at between $40,000 and $50,000. Fortunately there were no injuries.