Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 January 1915 — Starr Bros.’ Elevator In Winamao Burned. [ARTICLE]

Starr Bros.’ Elevator In Winamao Burned.

Word was received in Rensselaer last Thursday afternoon that the Starr Bros, elevator in Winamac was burning and doomed to total ruin. The origin of the fire 4s unknown. Several’ thousand bushels of wheat were burned and also considerable clover seed and quite a little flour, the elevator also engaging in the manufacture of flour. It was reported that the books of the concern were burned, the safe having been ielt opene. Only a small amount of ins trance was carried.