Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 91, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 February 1916 — Fire Damages Thirty Autos. [ARTICLE]

Fire Damages Thirty Autos.

Kendallville.—The Roy I. Wallace garage was practically destroyed by fire with an estimated loss of $15,000. Thirty automobiles stored in the' garage were badly damaged. The fire, which originated from an overheated furnace, started in the garage office arid was spread by the explosion of a Prest-O-Lite tank. Mr. Wallace, who is agent for the Studebaker company, lost five new machines which were received from the factory Tuesday.