Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 May 1919 — FARMHOUSE BURNED IN GILLAM [ARTICLE]

FARMHOUSE BURNED IN GILLAM

The house on the Charles Odom farm in Gillam township was struck by lightning and entirely destroyed at an early hour Sunday morning. The house was occupied by Mr. Odom’s son Bryan, and the bolt struck within about 10 feet of where the occupants were sleeping. They escaped with very little clothing, but neighbors coming to the scene succeeded in saving the greater part of the household goods. The house was one of the best in Gillam township bnd it would probably cost $3,000 to replace it. There was $1,600 insurance carried.