Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 67, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 March 1912 — Residence of Louis Schreeg At Parr Burned Saturday. [ARTICLE]

Residence of Louis Schreeg At Parr Burned Saturday.

The frame residence of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schreeg, just east of Parr, was consumed by fire Saturday evening shortly after 6 o’clock. The household furniture was largely burned and all damaged and Mrs. Schreeg was slightly injured. The fire was discovered after the upper part of the house was enveloped in flames. Mrs, Schreeg was getting supper and was alone at the house. , \ The people of Parr assembled and rendered what assistance was possible but little could be done. Some one threw a flat Iron out of a window And ft struck Mrs. Schreeg on the right leg just above the knee, creating a very painful bruise. The house was valued at about $1,200 and was insured in the R. B. Harris agency for S6OO. The' household effects were insured in the G. H. McLain agency for S7OO.