People's Pilot, Volume 5, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 May 1896 — Rurned Out of Their Home. [ARTICLE]

Rurned Out of Their Home.

David Worland, who recently moved to Milroy township, had his house and nearly all its contents destroyed by tire about three o'clock Saturday morning. The fire was caused by a defective Hue. The family had barely time to catch a few things and escape, and had not Mrs. Worland wakened when she did the children* and perhaps the whole family would have perished. Mr. Worland at once made arrangements to rebuild and eighteen teams came to Rensselaer Monday and hauled out material for a new house, His many friends also presented him with a handsome purse which he was prevailed upon to accept. Mr. Worland, though by no means obliged to ask assistance, feels his loss severely and greatly appreciates the kindness of his neighbors in lending a helping hand in his hour of need.