Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 September 1908 — LITTLE GEM BAKERY BURNS. [ARTICLE]

LITTLE GEM BAKERY BURNS.

A very disastrous fire broke out im the Little Gem Bakery about 2 a. m., Sunday morning, and as yet the cause is not known. Everything points to the fire having started in the oven or at least adjacent thereto. The nlghtwatch discovered the fire at 2 a. m., on the outside next to the alley, where it was burning fiercely at the time. The fire company responded as promptly as possible and did some good work in getting the flames under control, which was soon done. All the woodwork in the rear room and about the oven In the rear of the building will have to be replaced as it is in such condition that it can not be used. A quantity of bread in the bakery was burned together with some flour that was stored there. In the front room, where the soda foun- ' tain and the candles were kept, the smoke no doubt damaged them to such an extent that they will be a total loss also. There was an insurance of $1,200 on the contents; of the building and SI,OOO on the building itself. Scott Bros, whose harness shop is next to the bakery were damaged somewhat J>y the smoke,, especially the robes and blankets. The soot from the smoke will also damage the other goods to a considerable extent.