People's Pilot, Volume 2, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 June 1893 — Set the Mine on Fire. [ARTICLE]
Set the Mine on Fire.
Byesville, 0., June 2.—During a storm lightning struck the top of the shaft of the Farmer’s mine and set it afire. The flames spread to the adjoining buildings and the entire plant was destroyed. The lass is $30,000 and 200 men are thrown out of employment.
