Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 February 1917 — Barkley Township Residence Burned [ARTICLE]

Barkley Township Residence Burned

The residence on the J. N. Baker property was completely destroyed by fire Monday night about eleven o'clock. Fire started from a spark on the roof. It was a two story, eight room house and while it had been built for a long time, it was in good condition. It is estimated that it will cost over $2500.00 to replace it. It was insured with the McLain agency for SBOO.OO. About half of the household goods were saved. The loss on these goods will amount to three or four hundred dollars. Beside these losses, O. G. Baker lost a purse containing about $50.00 and a $2&00 storage battery. Mr. Baker was burned about the neck quite severely. A large number of neighbors gathered as soon as possible but were unable to render much assistance.