Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 December 1902 — Big Tannery Destroyed by Fire. [ARTICLE]

Big Tannery Destroyed by Fire.

Ridgway, Pa., Dec. 9.—The Eagle Valley tannery at this place wns destroyed by tire early In the morning, caused by explosion of natural gas in the engine room. The loss on building is estimated at $75,000, and that on the stock of leather and hides at $250,000 to $300,000. The loss Is said to be well covered by Insurance.