“Fire of unknown origin, discovered shortly after midnight last night partially destroyed two adjoining businesses places at 116 [114] and 118-120 [116-118] West State street, occupied by the Salvation Army Barracks and the Malone Transfer Company, causing a loss estimated at $20,000.”

"Fire Sweeps Two Buildings at $20,000 Loss," Ithaca Journal, February 20, 1920, 5.