Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 83, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 January 1917 — BAD FIRE QUICKLY- SUBDUED [ARTICLE]

BAD FIRE QUICKLY- SUBDUED

Flames Threaten Destruction of Cement Tile Factory. Fire broke out 'at about 3:30 Tuesday afternoon at the cement tile factory north of the railroad and but for the prompt a*hd effective action -pf the fire company the damage might have beep quite extensive. . As it is the loss; will probably not exceed $175, which was covered by insurance. The fire originated from a defective boiler and had gained considerable when discov-

ered. An alarm was promptly turned in and when the firb company arrived the roof of the structure was all ablaze and made a very ugly looking fire, but the water was quickly turned on the lames and in a short - while they were under control.