Jasper County Democrat, Volume 10, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 March 1908 — Thornton, la., Hit by Fire. [ARTICLE]

Thornton, la., Hit by Fire.

Mason City, la., March 12.-7-Seven business buildings in Thornton were destroyed by fire, entailing a loss of about $20,000, with insurance of about $13,000. The losersr are: Perry Bailey, dry goods; Engebretson & Son; Andrews. meats; Braga, restaurant; Dr. Hunter, drugs, etc; H. H. Parish, Willards.