Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 July 1920 — BARN BURNED IN NEWTON TP. [ARTICLE]

BARN BURNED IN NEWTON TP.

The large barn on the W. B. Walter farm at the v. est side of Newton township was destroyed by Are about 2 o’clock Saturday morning together with most of Mr. Walter’s farm tools, harness and about two tons of hay. The fire started in the hay mow but its origin is unknown. The Walter family were awakened by the barking of a neighbor’s dog* which had been staying there but were able to save only a few articles, the flames spreading rapidly as soon as the barn door was opened, which let In a draft. Mr. Walter had S4OO insurance on the barn and $375on the contents. ... * Squire Albert , Van Doozer o£ Wheatfield was a visitor in the city Saturday.’