Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 227, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 September 1913 — Earl Discovery of Fire Saved Conflagration at Crown Point. [ARTICLE]

Earl Discovery of Fire Saved Conflagration at Crown Point.

Crown Point, Ind., Sept. 22.—But for the timely discovery of a blaze in the offices of the Lake County Title and Trust company, who occupy the second floor of the postDffice building, the county seat would have faced a disastrous Are early this morning. The damage will probably amount to SSOO. The blaze was discovered by Frank Beckpr. He gave the 'alarm at once and by the time the volun : teer fire department responded the'’ flames had gained considerable headway. Fearing that the flames would eat its way into the postoffice below, the mail and all valuables were taken out. Everybody helped with a willing hand and after hal'd work the blaze was gotten under control. No damage was done to the records of the trust company, while the postoffice was water soaked. The blaze is of unknown origin.