Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 109, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 May 1920 — FIRE VISITS JESSE WILSON HOME AT HAMMOND [ARTICLE]

FIRE VISITS JESSE WILSON HOME AT HAMMOND

The following is taken from the Hamm° n d Times of. Tuesday and tells of the fire which occurred at the' home of Jesse Wilson in that city. Mr. Wilson was formerly a resident of this city. “An early morning fire today threatened with" destruction the home of Attorney Jesse Wilson, 24 Highland St. Prompt arrival of fire companies No. 1 and 4 confined the flames to the attic and roof, both of which, however, were destroyed. The blaze was discovered about 8:30 by Mrs. John Sherby, who lives a few doors away at 7 W. Highland St. Neighbors carried out furniture and with the arrival of firemen tarpaulins were thrown over funiture still in the house to protect it from damage by water. The fire is believed to have originated by crossed wires. A check for $25 was tendered the firemen’s pension fund by Attorney'Wilson as an evidence of his appreciation for their efficient work in combating the blaze. The property loss will amount to several hundred dollars.