Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 August 1901 — Fire at Monticello. [ARTICLE]

Fire at Monticello.

The Christian church, the livery and feed stable owned by George Oowger, the residence of Edward Hopkins and a number of out buildings were destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning. Two horses owned by Samuel Oonda were cremated. The total loss Is $12,000. The church was fully insured, the other property only partially.