100 Years Ago – Winchester, Kentucky Expecting New Motor Hose Wagon

MOTOR HOSE WAGON IS EXPECTED SOON

Hose Apparatus For the Fire Department May
Be Here Monday or Tuesday

No doubt now remains in the minds of the firemen that they are to have the motor hose wagon.  Word was whispered around this morning that it was sure to arrive either Monday or Tuesday and in any case not later than the middle of the week.

Councilman Hackett and Dinelli were also busy trying to rent a room near the engine house in which to keep it while it was being tried out.  It is thought best not to move the old wagon and team out yet as the new hose wagon might not prove satisfactory and then they would be out all the extra expense for fixing for it.

The wagon will be kept in the Scobee building on Fairfax street for thirty days or until the Councilmen are satisfied that it will give satisfaction and then it will be taken to the engine house.  No arrangements as yet have been made for the old hose wagon and team, after the new one is installed, but in all probability it will be sent to the north end and another engine house established.

The Winchester News
Winchester, Kentucky
March 29, 1909