Unidentified newsclip, possibly from The Argus, 12^th April 1901

Fire at Rushden  

A fire broke out on Tuesday in a stable loft at the rear of the Feathers Inn, High-street, in the occupation of Mr. F. Eytte. The fire was discovered by those standing in the rear bar, the flames suddenly bursting from the windows. There was a quantity of hay in the building, and this was removed as speedily as possible. The Fire Brigade were called, and Firemen Turner, Seckington, Green, Burgess, and Staniland were soon in attendance, and a few minutes after the hose had been brought into play the flames were extinguished. The damage is estimated at £10 and is covered by insurance in the London and Lancashire Company. The cause of the outbreak is unknown.

A Fire, a Fight, and a Fright
About two o’clock on Tuesday the fire alarm sounded, and crowds soon flocked to see the cause, and found some smoke issuing from the stables of the Feathers Inn. The hose reel was got to work and soon extinguished the fire, about £10 damage having been done. In the rush to see what was going on a bystander put his foot into a cyclist’s wheel, and caused the rider to dismount rather hurriedly. As soon as he could pick himself up he retaliated by knocking the offender down. A miller’s wagon was passing at the time, and the driver of the team of three horses was so absorbed in the proceedings that he did not notice that he had driven too close to a pony and trap that was standing near until his attention was called to the fact by the wheels of the trap and the wagon becoming locked together. A lady who was seated in the trap escaped with a fright.