Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 January 1902 — Farm House Burned. [ARTICLE]

Farm House Burned.

The residence on the old Long farm 1J mile north of Mt. Ayr burned last Thursday morning. It was occupied by Ed. Long and his mother. The fire started from a defective flue and had got a good start before being dis* covered. All the household goods in the upper story were destroyed. The loss was about >IBOO, with an insurance of |I,OOO, which would have expired at noon on the day of the fire. The building was the property of A. F. Long, of Rensselaer, and his brother Ed. It will be rebuilt as soon as the weather permits. The insurance was settled Saturday for >932.