Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 August 1908 — HE INSURED HIS BARN [ARTICLE]

HE INSURED HIS BARN

Thereby as Member of the Amfsh Sect Got Into Trouble with His Brethren. Decatur, Ind., Ang. Ilf—George Faille, a member of the Amish sect, living near Berne. Is accused of violating a strict rule of the church by insuring bis barn, and tbe elders are threatening him with expulsion. Pallle, some time ago, insured his barn with a Chicago agency. Tbe barn burned recently and the policy was paid by the Insurance company. Wlieu the Amish elders learned of the transaction they notified Paille to return the money or he would be ousted from the church. Pailiw visited Chicago and later told the elders he had refunded the insurance money. His statement will be investigated and If found to be true the elders say they will reimburse him for his loss. According to tbe Amish doctrine it is an unpardonable sin for any one to act in such a manner, as it is held to be in defiance with God’s wishes.