“Those interested in the organization of a fire company in Hatboro are making another effort to raise the necessary funds for that purpose. There should be no difficulty in getting the amount required if the citizens of the town and adjoining vicinity would look into their own interest. At present we have no appliances whatever to extinguish even the smallest fire. Ambler and Perkasie have both recently experienced serious fires since which time each has taken the proper steps to form fire companies. Let us not wait till disaster befalls us, but be ready to meet the emergency. With the proper appliances both property and life may be saved. We understand that the citizens generally recognize the importance of the movement and are subscribing fairly well, but it must be remembered that it requires a good many subscriptions to raise the amount necessary.”

“The name of the company is the Enterprise Fire Company, of Hatboro. A hand engine to throw two streams to the height of 175 feet, two chemical tanks, a hook and ladder truck and a hose cart have been engaged of Gleason & Bailey, of New York. A charter for the company will be secured. The borough will provide quarters for the housing of the apparatus in the town building to be erected on York Street. The amount subscribed was reported as $790 and this will be increased. The directors will now proceed to collect the money.”