Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 93, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 February 1917 — J. N. BAKER FARMHOUSE BURNS [ARTICLE]

J. N. BAKER FARMHOUSE BURNS

The residence on the J. N. Baker farm inj Barkley township was completely destroyed, by fire at about midnight Monday inght. The fire is supposed to have originated from a spark alighting on the roof. The fire had gained considerable headway when discovered and only i about half of the furniture was saved. O. G. Baker, who resides on the farm, alsp lost a purse containing SSO. The house cost about. $2,500 and was insured for SBOO. Mr.' Baker .received numerous burns about the hands and face in attempting to extinguish the flames.